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thavidesco · 06-01-2015, 04:34 PM

I think Soldier is in their current point of view not enough dadrock, not enough oldschool or not enough acoustic kind of a song.

TheUnknownCalle · 06-01-2015, 05:38 PM

They won't. Along with SLABT, it just immediately sounds like a song that wouldn't really work live.

BVS · 06-01-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUnknownCalle

They won't. Along with SLABT, it just immediately sounds like a song that wouldn't really work live.

I agree with you about Sleep, it's one of my faves off the album, but I don't think it would work live. But I can't disagree with you more about Reach, that song would kill live.

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Mrs. Garrison · 06-01-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUnknownCalle

They won't. Along with SLABT, it just immediately sounds like a song that wouldn't really work live.

i hope you are wrong, those are my two favorite songs on the album.

Hewson · 06-01-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BVS

I agree with you about Sleep, it's one of my faves off the album, but I don't think it would work live. But I can't disagree with you more about Reach, that song would kill live.

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Though Edge's outro solo on Sleep Like A Baby could be epic live.

BVS · 06-01-2015, 07:25 PM

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Though Edge's outro solo on Sleep Like A Baby could be epic live.

Very true.

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Axver · 06-01-2015, 08:10 PM

I don't think there's a chance in hell of SLABT. Reach may happen, and because the band are passionate about Crystal Ballroom I can see them trying it at a few shows once they're comfortable with the setlist in general, but SLABT has always struck me as a studio affair.

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Originally Posted by bono_212

Miracle gets a huge response from the crowd, fwiw.

It definitely seems to be doing a better job than Breathe.

TinKnight · 06-01-2015, 11:25 PM

I don't think it'll happen. Nor will SLABT, nor do I think we'll see the Troubles again.

I love the album version of Troubles, but I was watching the Vancouver video and I was not digging it at all, and the audience seems bored to tears. I think SLABT is the same kind of affair unfortunately.

Reach Me Now doesn't check off enough boxes that other songs already do. It's essentially the pimply faced cousin of the spectacular Crystal Ballroom and Volcano, which I definitely think will both see plays in future shows.

Also, funk is getting pretty popular back in USA. And also also, Reach Me Now is hardly funky. Like at all.

cobl04 · 06-01-2015, 11:44 PM

SLABT would be awesome paired with Numb.

thavidesco · 06-02-2015, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Axver

It definitely seems to be doing a better job than Breathe.

Well...that is quite a weak excuse, don´t you think?

Blue Room · 06-02-2015, 07:23 AM

I would love if they did CB. I just do not see it happening. Bono's proclamations to fans rarely pan out. So take whatever Bono says with an enormous grain of salt. (I honestly did not think I had to point that out, but maybe there are some newbies here)

bobsaget77 · 06-02-2015, 10:17 AM

I think The Miracle has been a good opener, but I think they could try something else on an extended stay. Crystal Ballroom would be a really cool and unique opener, but opening with a bonus track would be one of the ballsiest things they've done.
Of course, Reach would be the most ideal opener, but it doesn't seem to be on the band's radar. It's one of their best songs in a long time, it's too bad. Maybe they'll try it between legs.

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U2387 · 06-03-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bobsaget77

I think The Miracle has been a good opener, but I think they could try something else on an extended stay. Crystal Ballroom would be a really cool and unique opener, but opening with a bonus track would be one of the ballsiest things they've done.
Of course, Reach would be the most ideal opener, but it doesn't seem to be on the band's radar. It's one of their best songs in a long time, it's too bad. Maybe they'll try it between legs.

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I agree with this.

As Bono 212 said, Miracle is working surprisingly well and getting a very good crowd response. 3+ shows in a city is when they should break out Reach as the opener.

They could of course not open with it and find somewhere else to put it in the set list and do so sooner than later.

I wouldn't complain as it's easily my favorite song on SOI, even though I love the whole album.

Axver · 06-03-2015, 02:50 AM

OPEN WITH THE OCEAN/11OTT FUCKDAMNIT.

LET'S PARTY LlKE IT'S 1981.

Hallucination · 06-03-2015, 03:36 AM

I'll bet we see the Crystal Ballroom before we ever see TIWYCRMN. I don't see them playing TIWYCRMN live.

Hallucination · 06-03-2015, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nitebusnitebus

of all the American U2 audiences, I think Boston gets down hardest. saw my first shows there. if not there, it'll definitely show up in Europe.

it should be the show opener. the current Miracle opener is awkward (Bono wandering on e-stage and starting the chant? where's the excitement?). start the show with the lights down and show videos of punk rock icons (focusing on the Clash obviously), then Larry sneaks onstage and starts it, the piano kicks in, Edge shows up for the riff, and then Bono shows up under the sole lightbulb singing. would be dramatic and the crowd would go nuts. plus it's similar to the last few openers where everything happens one by one (Breathe and EBTTRT were like this)

you could play the Miracle second and then do the normal four song couplet after that and everything would work.

the crowd is NOT going to go nuts for TIWYCRMN regardless of where it is inthe set. What you describe would only be good for hardcore fans and not even all of them would like that. It would not work as an opener. The Miracle is better for an opener and there's actually nothing awkward about it. Opening with TIWYCRMN would actually be awkward. especially if you went into The Miracle right after.

Hallucination · 06-03-2015, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nitebusnitebus

3. seriously where is the excitement of the Miracle opening? Bono walks onstage, starts singing, walks all the way to the other stage still singing. band kicks in. no dramatics! Reach has dynamics and would be very dramatic!

Have you seen it live and in person? It's actually really good. The excitement is when Bono walks out and starts singing the house lights are pretty much still on. there's a spotlight going through the crowd and it's pretty light. Then the power cords kick in and the lights go out and the stage lights up. Trust me it's exciting.

06-01-2015, 04:34 PM	#21
thavidesco Refugee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,533 Local Time: 05:15 PM	I think Soldier is in their current point of view not enough dadrock, not enough oldschool or not enough acoustic kind of a song. __________________

06-01-2015, 05:38 PM	#22
TheUnknownCalle The Fly Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Haven Posts: 54 Local Time: 06:15 PM	They won't. Along with SLABT, it just immediately sounds like a song that wouldn't really work live. __________________

06-03-2015, 02:50 AM	#34
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 03:15 AM	OPEN WITH THE OCEAN/11OTT FUCKDAMNIT. LET'S PARTY LlKE IT'S 1981. __________________ "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

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06-01-2015, 11:25 PM	#28
TinKnight Refugee Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: lets just say you can't walk around the block without a change of clothing. Posts: 1,174 Local Time: 10:15 AM	I don't think it'll happen. Nor will SLABT, nor do I think we'll see the Troubles again. I love the album version of Troubles, but I was watching the Vancouver video and I was not digging it at all, and the audience seems bored to tears. I think SLABT is the same kind of affair unfortunately. Reach Me Now doesn't check off enough boxes that other songs already do. It's essentially the pimply faced cousin of the spectacular Crystal Ballroom and Volcano, which I definitely think will both see plays in future shows. Also, funk is getting pretty popular back in USA. And also also, Reach Me Now is hardly funky. Like at all.

06-01-2015, 11:44 PM	#29
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,011 Local Time: 03:15 AM	SLABT would be awesome paired with Numb.

06-02-2015, 07:23 AM	#31
Blue Room Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: MICHIGAN, GO BLUE! Posts: 7,612 Local Time: 12:15 PM	I would love if they did CB. I just do not see it happening. Bono's proclamations to fans rarely pan out. So take whatever Bono says with an enormous grain of salt. (I honestly did not think I had to point that out, but maybe there are some newbies here)

06-02-2015, 10:17 AM	#32
bobsaget77 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: southwest USA Posts: 3,302 Local Time: 05:15 PM	I think The Miracle has been a good opener, but I think they could try something else on an extended stay. Crystal Ballroom would be a really cool and unique opener, but opening with a bonus track would be one of the ballsiest things they've done. Of course, Reach would be the most ideal opener, but it doesn't seem to be on the band's radar. It's one of their best songs in a long time, it's too bad. Maybe they'll try it between legs. Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference

06-03-2015, 03:36 AM	#35
Hallucination Refugee Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Posts: 2,365 Local Time: 12:15 PM	I'll bet we see the Crystal Ballroom before we ever see TIWYCRMN. I don't see them playing TIWYCRMN live.