Fast Eddy
The Fly
Brilliant performance--took a little bit to get off the ground, but when they did it was like a moonshot!
I was in the middle of the floor not too far from the tip of the ellipse (just missed getting into the ellipse--people in front of me hit the jackpot instead--damn!). Would prefer to be closer, of course, but I'm tall enough to see well and it was actually the perfect spot to be in for the overall "show" with the stage effects.
Sound was wretched during COBL, I was a little uneasy that it was going to last, but Joe was on it and things improved pretty quickly.
It was a solid show for the first 45 minutes or so, but not spellbinding. People on the floor were really into it, just the magic wasn't happening like I've seen it happen on past tours.
But then during Bullet the Blue Sky, it was like the sun came out from behind the clouds--I thought maybe it was just me, but others felt the same thing happen. It was like the temperature suddenly when way up and we were all transported to another place. I'm not kidding, it was intense. After Bullet, with an amazing easy-does-it Edge jam toward the end, Running to Stand was like singing a hymn.
And then it was just a barrage that didn't quit. The joint was rockin' as hard as I've ever seen at any U2 show, going back to the War tour. Phenomenal.
Couple interesting observations:
Adam seemed subdued--sounded great, just hung out by Larry's drum riser most of the night.
Edge only used the catwalk once, I believe (although it was Until the End of the World, which we were all delighted to hear!). Curious about what they're thinking this tour, as they were much more mobile during Elevation. Didn't really detract from the experience, just curious.
Out of Control was a real delight--and it was great fun to see Edge stumble a little while Larry cracked up.
Anybody notice Bono during the middle of With or Without You? He grimaced and put his hand on his throat, looked pissed for a minute, monkeyed with his earpiece, then looked over at Edge in the most frustrated way and shook his head while drawing his finger across his throat. I'm thinking he shot his throat at that point, and I noticed he was pretty careful to the high notes after that, or at least to back the mike away from his mouth.
But thing is, he give it his all anyway and sang really strong through the last few songs.
Did anyone else notice that?
In any case, wow. . .this band is as tight as ever, and they had that room elevated as high as I've ever seen.
Now if I can only make the ellipse in December. . .
I was in the middle of the floor not too far from the tip of the ellipse (just missed getting into the ellipse--people in front of me hit the jackpot instead--damn!). Would prefer to be closer, of course, but I'm tall enough to see well and it was actually the perfect spot to be in for the overall "show" with the stage effects.
Sound was wretched during COBL, I was a little uneasy that it was going to last, but Joe was on it and things improved pretty quickly.
It was a solid show for the first 45 minutes or so, but not spellbinding. People on the floor were really into it, just the magic wasn't happening like I've seen it happen on past tours.
But then during Bullet the Blue Sky, it was like the sun came out from behind the clouds--I thought maybe it was just me, but others felt the same thing happen. It was like the temperature suddenly when way up and we were all transported to another place. I'm not kidding, it was intense. After Bullet, with an amazing easy-does-it Edge jam toward the end, Running to Stand was like singing a hymn.
And then it was just a barrage that didn't quit. The joint was rockin' as hard as I've ever seen at any U2 show, going back to the War tour. Phenomenal.
Couple interesting observations:
Adam seemed subdued--sounded great, just hung out by Larry's drum riser most of the night.
Edge only used the catwalk once, I believe (although it was Until the End of the World, which we were all delighted to hear!). Curious about what they're thinking this tour, as they were much more mobile during Elevation. Didn't really detract from the experience, just curious.
Out of Control was a real delight--and it was great fun to see Edge stumble a little while Larry cracked up.
Anybody notice Bono during the middle of With or Without You? He grimaced and put his hand on his throat, looked pissed for a minute, monkeyed with his earpiece, then looked over at Edge in the most frustrated way and shook his head while drawing his finger across his throat. I'm thinking he shot his throat at that point, and I noticed he was pretty careful to the high notes after that, or at least to back the mike away from his mouth.
But thing is, he give it his all anyway and sang really strong through the last few songs.
Did anyone else notice that?
In any case, wow. . .this band is as tight as ever, and they had that room elevated as high as I've ever seen.
Now if I can only make the ellipse in December. . .