Edge's Microphone:

[waynetravis]

It just looks un rock and roll to me...that's my bottom line. AGAIN, I know its a non point really, it just struck me as somewhat distracting.

I realize the new stage and the roaming will call for him to move around, I just don't like the aesthetics of it.

Well maybe he should carry a mic stand around with him..

 

[donkeytimes]

1. I wish he would be more static...I like a traditional mic. Not for every song.

2. I think the banana would have been funny, and I sure the thought crossed somebody is the U2 camp...

3. I am not gay - the name donkeytimes is an ode is Donkey Kong and his friend, Chimpy in Mario Kart.

4. I like U2 a lot, so don't everyone get all bothered by some comments.

5. I like the Bono swinging mic, its creative and very Blade Runner-ish. It works well with Ultraviolet.

6. I don't mind the LED jacket either...that is more Zoo TV fun which we all like.

7. I thought we were friends after our Star Wars game...

 

[corianderstem]

Edge looks like a gay leatherman often.

Are you sure you weren't watching a PopMart video by mistake?

 

[donkeytimes]

I was just making a reference to leather watch band thingy he has going on...

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

so because he's wearing a leather watch band this makes him a "gay leatherman"?

 

[corianderstem]

A leather watch band makes someone look like a gay leatherman? Isn't that, like, everyone who wears a watch?

Excuse me, elfa. Do these shorts effectively hide my thunder?

 

[gvox]

Fresh meat for the IB crew

 

[donkeytimes]

Man, you people cannot take much of a joke round here...

Ok, I have a new topic to discuss!? Does Anyone care?

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

No

 

[discothequeLP]

Ok, ok, I'll be serious for a change - DEADLY SERIOUS!!!!

What would you rather have instead of his little mic?

1. A fixed mic so he has to basically stay rooted in the same spot or at several fixed spots throughout the show.

2. A roadie following him around everywhere setting up the mic for him...


also, you complain about Edge's mic but no comment about Bono's boxing announcer / Wii steering Wheel mic. what gives?

1. Edge's headset mic is seriously cringe-worthy. who's he on tour with, Madonna? this is u2. Even on Popmart and ZooTV, with the biggest goddamn stages, he had a regular mic. nobody complained. Edge singing into a normal mic (or even Bono's mic when they're out and about) is one of the coolest things. Edge singing into a headest mic (for the whole show, nonetheless) is laughable.

2. A roadie had to set up a whole fucking drum kit on the Popmart and ZooTV B-stages, not to mention one mic stand.

as for Bono's steering wheel mic, it's a little bit cheesy, but used well, and he doesn't use it for the entire show.

 

[digitize]

I hate U2 for existing.

 

[HCL]

I'm listening to some Muse and laughing my ass off here... gimme some more baby!

 

[HCL]

That would be so rock n roll...

Maybe there could be a bunch of dancers (like those in Madonna shows) that would carry Edge around holding his mic.

 

[HCL]

1. Edge's headset mic is seriously cringe-worthy.

Seriously? A bloody microphone is cringe-worthy?
You folks need to... I don't even know what you need.

 

[waynetravis]

Seriously? A bloody microphone is cringe-worthy?

this post made me laugh out loud

 

[subnet]

I hate U2 for existing.

now now

 

[subnet]

those cool mics that pop groups wear are the ones that don't actually hook up to any PA.

Edge's mic actually works.

 

[corianderstem]

Man, you people cannot take much of a joke round here...

Yeah, gay jokes are soooooooooo hilarious.

 

[ahittle]

Some people treat the trappings of rock and roll as sacred - like a guy edging up to a mike stand. Edge is just being practical here.

Maybe they could position 120 mike stands strategically around the ramp. That way he wouldn't break the unspoken rules of rock and roll.

 

[digitize]

Some people treat the trappings of rock and roll as sacred - like a guy edging up to a mike stand. Edge is just being practical here.

Maybe they could position 120 mike stands strategically around the ramp. That way he wouldn't break the unspoken rules of rock and roll.

Nah, he should just tie a mic stand to his body with rope and carry it around.

 

[donkeytimes]

I am hearing what DiscothequeLP is saying, one perosn out of nearly 50.

Fine, the forum has spoken, it was fun. I still think people need to relax. AND, several of you need to check yourself if you think a gay joke was said. That's a fact.

Not sure what you guys are outraged. A few us of just think the headset mic looks silly. Damn. We didn't say we didn't like the Edge or U2, etc..etc.

 

[donkeytimes]

AND PS, I know I didn't spell check...

 

[corianderstem]

Edge looks like a gay leatherman often.

You're right, I stand corrected. That's not a gay joke, it's just a moronic thing to say.

A few us of just think the headset mic looks silly. Damn.

Welcome to the internet; you must be new! When people disagree with you, they will all pipe up and say so. Often loudly, obnoxiously, and sometimes with funny pictures.

 

[digitize]

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet:

YouTube - U2 - Discothèque (HD)

 

[donkeytimes]

I suppose you think Daria is funny...sod off

 

[corianderstem]

Awww, and here I thought we were going to be best friends.

 

[donkeytimes]

never Daria!

 

[corianderstem]

 

[Ellay]

I'm surprised no one has posted this yet:

YouTube - U2 - Discothèque (HD)

Can of worms

 

[discothequeLP]

Seriously? A bloody microphone is cringe-worthy?
You folks need to... I don't even know what you need.

skip to 1:14:30 in this video

YouTube - We Are One: Opening Inaugural Ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial

cringing yet?



now show me footage of any self-respecting rock n' roll band who uses a headset microphone and deserves to be taken seriously.