Does the Edge have the Edge?

Newsystem · 08-29-2009, 08:12 AM

YouTube - bill bailey

doctorwho · 08-29-2009, 10:14 AM

That was funny!

I love how well Edge has incorporated effects into most of U2's songs - and both he and the other members of U2 know it (back in the early days, other members of U2 asked Edge NOT to use the "echo" effect (delay) as much). I think that was around "War" and indeed on that album, we don't hear that effect as much. Of course, but UF it was back in full force and many of U2's classics are built around that sound ("Pride", "Streets", "Bad", "In God's Country", etc.).

But even I've joked that without the effects U2's sound is drastically different. I have a few friends who play guitar and they try to emulate Edge's sound. I've asked them to turn off the effect for songs like "Bad" and it almost sounds like that silly "Jingle Bells" version. LOL!

When Edge truly doesn't use the effect, songs also stand out ("One", "The First Time", etc.). In other words, today, Edge's effects have created the classic sound, but his lack of effects have also created some beauties as well. And that versatility has allowed U2 to remain relevant for three decades.

Still, I did laugh at the video.

Newsystem · 08-29-2009, 10:27 AM

This happened at the Hampden gig during 'walk on' but without the jingle bells tune.

financeguy · 08-29-2009, 05:29 PM

The Edge is the only bona fide virtuoso musician in the band. While skits like Baileys are funny, and there is an element of the truth in them, I think the Edge has proven he is more than capable of other styles of music. I think he could make a living as a session blues player if he wanted, but he'd probably find it boring.

Miss Milly · 08-29-2009, 08:07 PM

Not the world's biggest Bill Bailey fan but I really do enjoy this skit. It does have an element of truth in it- that there is that distinctive Edge sound that everyone associates with him and U2 in general.

Axver · 08-29-2009, 09:06 PM

Bill Bailey for the win.

Now go make some more Black Books with Dylan Moran. Thanks.

Vlad n U 2 · 08-30-2009, 12:17 AM

I think the Toyota Rav4 has the Edge.

nielsgov · 08-30-2009, 02:47 AM

That's great!

08-29-2009, 10:14 AM	#2
doctorwho Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: My TARDIS - currently located in Valparaiso, IN Posts: 6,367 Local Time: 07:33 AM	That was funny! I love how well Edge has incorporated effects into most of U2's songs - and both he and the other members of U2 know it (back in the early days, other members of U2 asked Edge NOT to use the "echo" effect (delay) as much). I think that was around "War" and indeed on that album, we don't hear that effect as much. Of course, but UF it was back in full force and many of U2's classics are built around that sound ("Pride", "Streets", "Bad", "In God's Country", etc.). But even I've joked that without the effects U2's sound is drastically different. I have a few friends who play guitar and they try to emulate Edge's sound. I've asked them to turn off the effect for songs like "Bad" and it almost sounds like that silly "Jingle Bells" version. LOL! When Edge truly doesn't use the effect, songs also stand out ("One", "The First Time", etc.). In other words, today, Edge's effects have created the classic sound, but his lack of effects have also created some beauties as well. And that versatility has allowed U2 to remain relevant for three decades. Still, I did laugh at the video. __________________ __________________ *I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.*

08-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#6
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 01:33 AM	Bill Bailey for the win. Now go make some more Black Books with Dylan Moran. Thanks. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

08-30-2009, 02:47 AM	#8
nielsgov Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 8,740 Local Time: 05:33 PM	That's great! __________________

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08-29-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
Newsystem Babyface Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 15 Local Time: 04:33 PM	This happened at the Hampden gig during 'walk on' but without the jingle bells tune.

08-29-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
financeguy ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 10,122 Local Time: 04:33 PM	The Edge is the only bona fide virtuoso musician in the band. While skits like Baileys are funny, and there is an element of the truth in them, I think the Edge has proven he is more than capable of other styles of music. I think he could make a living as a session blues player if he wanted, but he'd probably find it boring.

08-29-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
Miss Milly The Fly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 81 Local Time: 02:33 AM	Not the world's biggest Bill Bailey fan but I really do enjoy this skit. It does have an element of truth in it- that there is that distinctive Edge sound that everyone associates with him and U2 in general.

08-30-2009, 12:17 AM	#7
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 02:03 AM	I think the Toyota Rav4 has the Edge.