DVD Suggestions Needed

PAU2FAN · 06-03-2006, 09:31 PM

Hello everybody. Wasn't sure where to put this thread but thought this could be a good spot for it.

I have a friend who has heard U2 rather casually over the years but really doesn't "know" their music well. Knowing that I'm a big U2 fan my buddy mentioned seeing U2 perform City Of Blinding Lights Live in Los Angeles on an HBO show called Entourage. He enjoyed the performance and now wants to see U2 in concert the next time they tour. I suggested in the meantime watching one of U2's concerts on DVD and my friend agreed.

So the question is: What is your suggestion for the best DVD for a newbie? The obvious candidates are the official releases: Vertigo Chicago, Elevation Boston, Elevation Slane. I'm not sure if there is a "good enough" non-official release for a 1st timer but wanted to hear suggestions on what you would show your friend knowing you have only 1 chance to make a good 1st impression.

My friend "likes" Blinding Lights and Vertigo so Chicago "should" be an easy choice. Personally I much prefer the 2 Elevation shows of the official releases but I'm not sure my personal feelings should get in the way.

What DVD showcases the boys from Dublin at their best while still offering a great set for a newbie?

THANKS!

PAU2FAN · 06-05-2006, 11:46 AM

Anybody?

What DVD would you show your good friend who's never really seen the band before?

If I've done something wrong by posing this question please tell me.

Chrisedge · 06-05-2006, 12:33 PM

Vertigo Chicago. Easy.

Thomas64 · 06-05-2006, 04:00 PM

Elevation Slane was my first U2 dvd, and it's my favourite.

kennerado · 06-06-2006, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chrisedge
Vertigo Chicago. Easy.

HA

U2girl · 06-06-2006, 02:45 PM

Does your friend own any U2 albums? Maybe if he prefers a certain era of their music that can help you choose.

PAU2FAN · 06-06-2006, 04:55 PM

No he doesn't own any of their albums at all. I actually just gave him all of my official released CD's so he could download them to his ipod. I chuckled when he called while downloading and said I've heard this song before, I didn't know U2 sang it - Pride.

He's a big Springsteen fan. He saw the U2 Rock N Roll HOF induction with the Bruce intro and enjoyed it. I just want to select a great concert which will show him why my own crazy level of insanity over the band is what it is.

So far we have

1-Chicago
1-Slane
1-HA ?

Keep em' coming please.

U2NativeSon · 06-06-2006, 08:19 PM

I'd say turn him on to a Bootleg DVD , a nice proshot , like D.C. '92 , L.A. '87 or Bueons Aires '06

U2girl · 06-07-2006, 06:36 AM

Maybe for a start a DVD from Elevation tour, with all the hits in the setlist would be nice. Slane.

PAU2FAN · 06-07-2006, 01:35 PM

The Slane setlist does look better than Boston. Here are the songs not in common for each venue:

Slane 01 has:

New Year's Day
Out Of Control
Angel Of Harlem
Staring At The Sun
All I Want Is You
Pride
One

Boston 01 has:

Gone
New York
I Will Follow
In A Little While
Stay
Bad
The Fly

If an Elevation set is chosen it looks like Slane would be the best one. Is Chicago the best Vertigo show? And if so.....

Chicago or Slane?

kennerado · 06-08-2006, 06:18 AM

On Slane Bono's voice is bad, but it is STILL better than Chicago. Chicago is the WORST commercial U2 concert release ever.

PAU2FAN · 06-08-2006, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the input everybody. I think I'll pick out of a hat

06-03-2006, 09:31 PM	#1
PAU2FAN Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Local Time: 05:01 AM	DVD Suggestions Needed Hello everybody. Wasn't sure where to put this thread but thought this could be a good spot for it. I have a friend who has heard U2 rather casually over the years but really doesn't "know" their music well. Knowing that I'm a big U2 fan my buddy mentioned seeing U2 perform City Of Blinding Lights Live in Los Angeles on an HBO show called Entourage. He enjoyed the performance and now wants to see U2 in concert the next time they tour. I suggested in the meantime watching one of U2's concerts on DVD and my friend agreed. So the question is: What is your suggestion for the best DVD for a newbie? The obvious candidates are the official releases: Vertigo Chicago, Elevation Boston, Elevation Slane. I'm not sure if there is a "good enough" non-official release for a 1st timer but wanted to hear suggestions on what you would show your friend knowing you have only 1 chance to make a good 1st impression. My friend "likes" Blinding Lights and Vertigo so Chicago "should" be an easy choice. Personally I much prefer the 2 Elevation shows of the official releases but I'm not sure my personal feelings should get in the way. What DVD showcases the boys from Dublin at their best while still offering a great set for a newbie? THANKS! __________________

06-05-2006, 11:46 AM	#2
PAU2FAN Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Local Time: 05:01 AM	Anybody? What DVD would you show your good friend who's never really seen the band before? If I've done something wrong by posing this question please tell me. __________________

06-08-2006, 08:42 AM	#12
PAU2FAN Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Local Time: 05:01 AM	Thanks for the input everybody. I think I'll pick out of a hat __________________

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06-05-2006, 12:33 PM	#3
Chrisedge Fan & Taper Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,265 Local Time: 10:01 PM	Vertigo Chicago. Easy.

06-05-2006, 04:00 PM	#4
Thomas64 The Fly Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 54 Local Time: 05:01 AM	Elevation Slane was my first U2 dvd, and it's my favourite.

06-06-2006, 02:45 PM	#6
U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 21,080 Local Time: 07:01 AM	Does your friend own any U2 albums? Maybe if he prefers a certain era of their music that can help you choose.

06-06-2006, 04:55 PM	#7
PAU2FAN Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Local Time: 05:01 AM	No he doesn't own any of their albums at all. I actually just gave him all of my official released CD's so he could download them to his ipod. I chuckled when he called while downloading and said I've heard this song before, I didn't know U2 sang it - Pride. He's a big Springsteen fan. He saw the U2 Rock N Roll HOF induction with the Bruce intro and enjoyed it. I just want to select a great concert which will show him why my own crazy level of insanity over the band is what it is. So far we have 1-Chicago 1-Slane 1-HA ? Keep em' coming please.

06-06-2006, 08:19 PM	#8
U2NativeSon Refugee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ROCKville Posts: 1,246 Local Time: 05:01 AM	I'd say turn him on to a Bootleg DVD , a nice proshot , like D.C. '92 , L.A. '87 or Bueons Aires '06

06-07-2006, 06:36 AM	#9
U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 21,080 Local Time: 07:01 AM	Maybe for a start a DVD from Elevation tour, with all the hits in the setlist would be nice. Slane.

06-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#10
PAU2FAN Babyface Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Local Time: 05:01 AM	The Slane setlist does look better than Boston. Here are the songs not in common for each venue: Slane 01 has: New Year's Day Out Of Control Angel Of Harlem Staring At The Sun All I Want Is You Pride One Boston 01 has: Gone New York I Will Follow In A Little While Stay Bad The Fly If an Elevation set is chosen it looks like Slane would be the best one. Is Chicago the best Vertigo show? And if so..... Chicago or Slane?

06-08-2006, 06:18 AM	#11
kennerado Refugee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lovetown aka Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,906 Local Time: 03:01 PM	On Slane Bono's voice is bad, but it is STILL better than Chicago. Chicago is the WORST commercial U2 concert release ever.