Tour DVD

[powerhour24]

I was really hoping for a Wembley DVD, I'm surprised they wouldn't release a 2009 DVD and a 2010 one, sure they're putting out an Unforgettable Fire remaster, but there's still plenty more room for U2 holiday purchases!

 

[Moser]

I was thinking they should go to Sarajevo and do a gig...and film it.

 

[Hallucination]

Why do people bitch and moan about not wanting a US or North American dvd. It's not like they haven't given us TWO European dvd's over the last two tours. It's not like by releasing Boston and Chicago you poor Europeans are being screwed over. Man that irritates me. I don't care where they flm it. Release them all is what I say. Boo hoo if they film New York. Who cares if they filmed it in Bracelona. Hell film the Japan shows if they tour there next year. Will people cry if Toronto is the one? I honestly never understood this idea of NOT wanting a dvd to be filmed somewhere. Get over it.

 

[kingofsorrow]

Why do people bitch and moan about not wanting a US or North American dvd. It's not like they haven't given us TWO European dvd's over the last two tours. It's not like by releasing Boston and Chicago you poor Europeans are being screwed over. Man that irritates me. I don't care where they flm it. Release them all is what I say. Boo hoo if they film New York. Who cares if they filmed it in Bracelona. Hell film the Japan shows if they tour there next year. Will people cry if Toronto is the one? I honestly never understood this idea of NOT wanting a dvd to be filmed somewhere. Get over it.

compare the American filmed shows to the European filmed shows on the last 2 tours. If you don't notice the poor audience participation in the U.S. shows VS the euro shows then something is amiss somewhere, and it is important when dealing with a live show, maybe not too you, but definitely to the rest off us "bitching".

 

[adrball]

Latam's>Europeans>North American's

kind of offputting when you see the crowd not really getting into in that much. Latam's could argue same with Europeans for recording a show in South America. Just wish North American's would loosen up a bit.

 

[Hallucination]

compare the American filmed shows to the European filmed shows on the last 2 tours. If you don't notice the poor audience participation in the U.S. shows VS the euro shows then something is amiss somewhere, and it is important when dealing with a live show, maybe not too you, but definitely to the rest off us "bitching".

No it's just flat out stupid to bitch about it because the fact is we've been getting both. Incase some haven't noticed the last two US dvd's were in an arena whereas the last two Euro dvd's were in stadiums. Maybe it has something to do with an extra 50 thousand plus fans in the stadiums than in an arena. I just find it really dumb that peop cry over this. You can't tell me that the crowd participation in the Chicago dvd wasn't good. I could understand if they never released any European shows on dvd and only release the shows in the Us but that's not what they've been doing. I'm from Canada and I don't care where they film. It just comes off as real arrogant and selfish and childish when people bitch "I don't want another US dvd" Great then don't buy it haha.

And for the record when I saw them in New York last tour the crowd was fantastic. I'm sure nobody's gonna suffer if they film the shows at Giants Stadium. Or even the 90 000 seat Rose Bowl. Basically the complaining is equal to that of a child complaining about being given a bonus piece of cherry pie cause he only likes apple pie even though there was only one piece of apple to begin with.

 

[kingofsorrow]

No it's just flat out stupid to bitch about it because the fact is we've been getting both.

your logic "here" can be applied to your comments.

Incase some haven't noticed the last two US dvd's were in an arena whereas the last two Euro dvd's were in stadiums. Maybe it has something to do with an extra 50 thousand plus fans in the stadiums than in an arena.

irrelevant. a lackluster audience response has nothing to do with the volume of the venue.

I just find it really dumb that peop cry over this.

once again we can apply "your" opinion to your statements.

You can't tell me that the crowd participation in the Chicago dvd wasn't good.

never said it wasn't good. i said it was poor in comparison.

It just comes off as real arrogant and selfish and childish when people bitch "I don't want another US dvd" Great then don't buy it haha.

and again, we can apply "your" logic as response to your sentiments.

And for the record when I saw them in New York last tour the crowd was fantastic.

well there you go folks. he saw them in NY and it was great, therefore all y'lls complaining about the crowd response is completely irrelevant.

Or even the 90 000 seat Rose Bowl

90,000 huh? well it worked for depeche mode, so maybe it can work for u2. you should fax them that idea.

Basically the complaining is equal to that of a child complaining about being given a bonus piece of cherry pie cause he only likes apple pie even though there was only one piece of apple to begin with.

yes, how dare people complain. so arrogant, so selfish.
people of Interference don't you understand. your in the matirx, you have no opinion, no soul and no rights. so shut the fuck up you arrogant, selfish, spoiled u2 fans, you don't have the right to anything.

 

[rdy4thdl]

I don't think the city is that important- band performace and crowd participation are the key. That is why I would be a little concerned if they filmed in "corporate blue-suit Toronto", even though I am going to be at the shows.

As to previous DVD's- my biggest gripe with the recent ones is the "director" ( I know this topic has been discussed ad nauseum, however it bears reminding), who in the preshow discussion with his camera people, had the "brilliant" idea to NOT shoot the crowd. This could be a major factor in the perception that the Chicago crowd was non involved...the "director" did everything in his power to minmize the crowds impact.
So I think the focus here should be less about where the DVD is shot, and more about fighting to keep that egomaniacal, quickchange,musically uninformed boob HH away from any control.
Cheers,

 

[Hallucination]

your logic "here" can be applied to your comments.



irrelevant. a lackluster audience response has nothing to do with the volume of the venue.



once again we can apply "your" opinion to your statements.



never said it wasn't good. i said it was poor in comparison.



and again, we can apply "your" logic as response to your sentiments.



well there you go folks. he saw them in NY and it was great, therefore all y'lls complaining about the crowd response is completely irrelevant.



90,000 huh? well it worked for depeche mode, so maybe it can work for u2. you should fax them that idea.



yes, how dare people complain. so arrogant, so selfish.
people of Interference don't you understand. your in the matirx, you have no opinion, no soul and no rights. so shut the fuck up you arrogant, selfish, spoiled u2 fans, you don't have the right to anything.

You know what SHUT IT! When people are whining like a bunch of babies over where they film the dvd it's pretty sad. And to say stuff like NA doesn't deserve another dvd or you don't want NA to get another dvd it does sound ridiculous. And yes the NY crowds are awesome but maybe not as swell as your precious European crowds. I've heard the Montreal crowds are the best so why not schedule a show and film every dvd there? Have your opinion but if you're unable to comprehend what I'm saying that's your sorry problem. I'm saying why complain about something when we've been getting both. It'd pretty damn stupid if the last two tours only feature European shows on dvd considering NA shows were in arenas now wouldnt it? The bulk of their tours take place in Europe and NA so get a grip and recognize there's a good chance both continents will get a dvd and don't bitch about the bonus piece of cherry pie.

 

[Moser]

All DVD's should be filmed in South America. That's where the party is truly at.

/thread

 

[kingofsorrow]

You know what SHUT IT! When people are whining like a bunch of babies over where they film the dvd it's pretty sad. And to say stuff like NA doesn't deserve another dvd or you don't want NA to get another dvd it does sound ridiculous. And yes the NY crowds are awesome but maybe not as swell as your precious European crowds. I've heard the Montreal crowds are the best so why not schedule a show and film every dvd there? Have your opinion but if you're unable to comprehend what I'm saying that's your sorry problem. I'm saying why complain about something when we've been getting both. It'd pretty damn stupid if the last two tours only feature European shows on dvd considering NA shows were in arenas now wouldnt it? The bulk of their tours take place in Europe and NA so get a grip and recognize there's a good chance both continents will get a dvd and don't bitch about the bonus piece of cherry pie.

you need to fuck yourself. i don't know who you think your talking to, but i'm not him. your the one lacking comprehension. that's why you keep repeating yourself like a whinny little school girl instead off addressing anything i said. come on shit stick, reply to my comments, you can't. you tell everyone "stop bitching", yet here you are bitching. i think you take your user name a little to seriously. and when did i claim to be from europe? come on answer me. you won't because your too high from the smell of shit coming from the part of your anatomy where a brain should be located.

so get a grip

here, why don't you grip these nuts asshole.

 

[Moser]

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[Headache in a Suitcase]

european crowds, at least from what i've seen on video and heard on audio, do tend to be more rowdy and "festive" as compared to north american crowds...

i can say that new york shows certainly have an electricity that i haven't really gotten anywhere else, and not talking about just u2 here... and the shows certainly are loud, but yes... even in new york shows there isn't the chanting that you see in europe, or the crazyness of people throwing themselves at the stage and passing out and all that stuff. maybe it's the soccer culture

i wouldn't say new york crowds are worse than european crowds though... i'd just say there responded differently.

 

[RedRocksU2]

 

[No spoken words]

Based on my limited experience with shows in Europe, I think that to paint crowd enthusiasm with a broad brush is misleading.

For example, the crowds in Barcelona were truly amazing. Loud, passionate, in love with the songs, etc. Amazing experience. A week later in Paris? MUCH different crowds, both nights. I've been to tons of shows in the States and I can honestly say that most of the crowds there trumped the Paris crowd.

Again, just basing this on my own limited experiences....it just seems silly to lump an entire continent into the same category.

 

[digitize]

Again, just basing this on my own limited experiences....it just seems silly to lump an entire continent into the same category.

Unless that continent is South America (plus North America from Mexico south). Then you can be pretty well assured that the crowd will be willing to commit capital offenses to get as close as possible to the band.

I the unabashed passion of Latin American people, although I'm not sure I'd like to deal with a GA line there.

 

[Moser]

I the unabashed passion of Latin American people

Respect.

 

[digitize]

And the band obviously appreciate this passion - the spans that PopMart and Vertigo had in Latin America produced some of the best shows of their career.

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

you need to fuck yourself. i don't know who you think your talking to, but i'm not him. your the one lacking comprehension. that's why you keep repeating yourself like a whinny little school girl instead off addressing anything i said. come on shit stick, reply to my comments, you can't. you tell everyone "stop bitching", yet here you are bitching. i think you take your user name a little to seriously. and when did i claim to be from europe? come on answer me. you won't because your too high from the smell of shit coming from the part of your anatomy where a brain should be located.



here, why don't you grip these nuts asshole.

Um, while i agree with you somewhat the the crowds here in the USA can be lackluster, i must say that was not my experience. I get the point that the last two North American DVD releases the crowd was not into the performance as you get elsewhere in the world. But i did not attend those shows personally, and the shows i did attend the crowd was on fire. Maybe the band should just avoid filming concerts in Boston or Chicago, try Dallas instead!!

 

[Hallucination]

you need to fuck yourself. i don't know who you think your talking to, but i'm not him. your the one lacking comprehension. that's why you keep repeating yourself like a whinny little school girl instead off addressing anything i said. come on shit stick, reply to my comments, you can't. you tell everyone "stop bitching", yet here you are bitching. i think you take your user name a little to seriously. and when did i claim to be from europe? come on answer me. you won't because your too high from the smell of shit coming from the part of your anatomy where a brain should be located.



here, why don't you grip these nuts asshole.

You are a loser and obviously need a hug.

 

[dan_smee]

 

[LyricalDrug]

european crowds, at least from what i've seen on video and heard on audio, do tend to be more rowdy and "festive" as compared to north american crowds...

i can say that new york shows certainly have an electricity that i haven't really gotten anywhere else, and not talking about just u2 here... and the shows certainly are loud, but yes... even in new york shows there isn't the chanting that you see in europe, or the crazyness of people throwing themselves at the stage and passing out and all that stuff. maybe it's the soccer culture

A lot of it is the drinking. At European shows, the fans have no qualms about getting festively drunk and having a good time. In America, we're pre-conditioned not to go overboard when drinking at big events (for example - two drink minimums at the beer stands in most sports stadiums, vigilant drunk driving ad campaigns, etc.) and it affects the vibe of the shows.

I've seen U2 four times in Europe over the years, and the drinks flow very freely -- it's awesome and fun. I was at Cardiff the other weekend, and watched a U2 fan carry two trays of 4 beers each -- that's 8 beers total, for those counting at home -- into the inner circle. My brother and I joked with each other, that you'd just never see that in the states. I'd be curious to hear how much South Americans drink at shows. If my theory is right, it must be a lot!

 

[MikeyJB]

here, why don't you grip these nuts asshole.

winner

 

[Morgoth321]

Agree with whoever's said that, wherever the dvd's filmed, Hamish Hamilton is legally barred from being within 100 miles of the venue. My God, I wish that man had watched Rattle and Hum before working with U2. That's how to shoot a band. (All respect to the directors of photography for R+H, especially Jordan Cronenweth RIP - who also made Blade Runner look so beautiful.)

I'm thinking that, even if one / some of the N American shows are filmed, there won't be anything released for this Christmas. I would suspect that TUF remaster is the band's big push for this year?

 

[MikeyJB]

Imo they'd be bloody stupid not to realise a DVD in time for Christmas, its the tour of the year.

 

[Axver]

Imo they'd be bloody stupid not to realise a DVD in time for Christmas, its the tour of the year.

Coming up in the next edition of U2's Baffling Release Decisions ...

 

[RedRocksU2]

I really want a BluRay edition of this tour. The Police created one out of the reunion tour which is outstanding;

 

[MikeyJB]

Personally I will cry if Crazy Tonight remix isnt on the DVD of the tour, so they'd better keep it in the setlists.

 

[last unicorn]

Imo they'd be bloody stupid not to realise a DVD in time for Christmas, its the tour of the year.

They have the UF remasters coming out for Christmas. If they put out a tour DVD as well I practically see people here shouting sell out and rip off.

I want a DVD, too, but I want it to be a really great one, performance and audience-wise.

 

[last unicorn]

A lot of it is the drinking. At European shows, the fans have no qualms about getting festively drunk and having a good time. In America, we're pre-conditioned not to go overboard when drinking at big events (for example - two drink minimums at the beer stands in most sports stadiums, vigilant drunk driving ad campaigns, etc.) and it affects the vibe of the shows.

I've seen U2 four times in Europe over the years, and the drinks flow very freely -- it's awesome and fun. I was at Cardiff the other weekend, and watched a U2 fan carry two trays of 4 beers each -- that's 8 beers total, for those counting at home -- into the inner circle. My brother and I joked with each other, that you'd just never see that in the states. I'd be curious to hear how much South Americans drink at shows. If my theory is right, it must be a lot!

Well then I guess I'm the big exception, because I don't drink and I'm one of the noisiest and most enthusiastic people you'll meet at a concert. I don't need even one drop of alcohol to be in a festive mood. And I know many others who don't either. There are always drunk people at basically every event you'd go to, but it's certainly not the majority, and I think it's a bit poor to attribute a great atmosphere at a U2 show simply to drinking.