Initial thoughts from last night, I sat row 6 on the 2nd deck in the middle but closer to the e stage:
1. Wow the band is playing with a lot of energy, the opening 4 was rocking the house!
2. Electric Co.!!!
3.Bad!!! - what a moving performance of this song
4. New songs sounded great and were well received
5. The speakers were right at the level of our seats, this was the loudest U2 show I have ever seen. As loud as AC/DC in the early 80's!
6. Bono was too loud in the mix and sounded muddy, Edge's vocals not loud enough. This got somewhat better as the show progressed. The mix was bass heavy, making Adam and Larry sound killer
7. I am concerned about Bono's voice holding up on this tour. He sounded great when he was belting it out but sounded hoarse whenever he had to back off and sing at a lower volume and when speaking.
8. The screen/stage was amazing
9. Sweetest thing!
10. All in all, a very good performance for so early in the tour. I wonder how many interference people where there? It seemed that half the arena got excited and started making noise as soon as the first Ramones song came on the PA, I wouldn't expect casual fans to be aware of what songs are played before they come onstage.