Thoughts about the new stage design? + Rolling Stone re: T H E C L A W

[Ifeelnumb84]

That's what she said.

And yes, it's way too small.

 

[BVS]

I did a quick Photoshop of the Roger's Centre and came up with this:

Do you think it's too small???

How did you come up with that scale? Unless Roger's is twice the size of most stadiums, you're way off...

 

[thelaj]

Yeah, that is way to small. I did an estimation for Wembley Stadium, which you can see a few pages back.

 

[Billy Rotten]

Okay, I made it bigger. Is this better?

 

[nikoli]

now it's too big! j/k

 

[subnet]

that is more accurate to the size shown on this site (claw footing is 5 sections in from the sidelines):

http://www.rogerscentre.com/seatmaps/2009_U2_Seating.pdf

 

[Viva]

Can anyone confirm that the stage spins? This has been bugging me to death!

 

[BVS]

Can anyone confirm that the stage spins? This has been bugging me to death!

There hasn't been any mention of that, except by fans...

 

[BVS]

Okay, I made it bigger. Is this better?

That's closer...

Apparently Rogers, when closed is 86 meters (282 feet) at it's highest point inside and the claw is 164' tall, so that should give you some perspective...

 

[gvox]

Yes Rogers is a deep venue

 

[Viva]

Does the stage spin?

Sorry if this has been discussed already. I have been googling it for days and only found a page 1 times with some valid arguments from both side. Having not having a rotating stage. I figured out at first that it was only the camera movements on u2.com that made it seem as if the stage rotated. Then whats with "360" in the name? how would you have an unobstructed view WITHOUT the stage spinning? Any thought on this?

 

[Imarocker]

only if your drinking

 

[4U2Play]

what if the stage is spinning AND I'm drinking

 

[subnet]

wait, the stage is gonna spin, and bono will do his typical running of the laps and not move an inch...the biggest treadmill on the planet

 

[Billy Rotten]

In the graphic representation of the stage setup, you'll notice the background is moving as the stage is, so you're just getting a round view of the stage, like a flyby.

Of course, maybe the whole venue spins as well!

 

[domo-kun]

wait, the stage is gonna spin, and bono will do his typical running of the laps and not move an inch...the biggest treadmill on the planet

He could try running the other way around , then he will look quite fast

anyway , I don't think its going to spin... Would be kinda strange too.
I mean LArry would probably go nuts after an hour of rotating.

 

[Shawn Bonneau]

I am looking forward to seeing this setup. The catwalk ends beyond some 50 yard line so everyone gets close at some point. It's like bringing arena's into stadiums. Gillette will be interesting. The stage will be taller than the stadium by 20 feet!

SMB

 

[wtonis]

Can anyone confirm that the stage spins? This has been bugging me to death!

I think the stage will definately NOT spin.
When you look at the detailed stage set up for the show in Paris, you clearly see that the stage is on one side of the GA-floor.
It's an US indoor stage with seats behind the stage adapted for outdoor stadiums.

 

[bizkitgto]

I am looking forward to seeing this setup. The catwalk ends beyond some 50 yard line so everyone gets close at some point. It's like bringing arena's into stadiums. Gillette will be interesting. The stage will be taller than the stadium by 20 feet!

SMB

If the stage is that large, how big do you figure the donut-screen is?? I heard 500,000 LED's.....does anyone know how large that is??

 

[bizkitgto]

Also, Bono said:

Lead singer Bono said the design was intended to overcome the staid traditional appearance of outdoor concerts where the stage was dominated by speaker stacks on either side: "We have some magic, and we've got some beautiful objects we're going to take around the world, and we're inside that object."[9]

What are the other objects....another mirrorball/Lemon....Giant Martini glass??

 

[brianvox]

Have they borrowed the Claw?

Just came accross this from Wrestlemania 24

 

[uuu222]

I think part of the show will include Bono in spandex wrestling Edge who will be wearing a full mask to cover his face. Larry will probably throw in a chair or two and Adam will have Hulk Hogan in a sleeper hold...I can see it now...U2Mania.

 

[Billy Rotten]

I don't want to see any of the band in tights.

 

[bonocomet]

 

[Lost in Sound]

U2 ripping off Vince McMahon

 

[mikal]

Just came accross this from Wrestlemania 24

maybe the Ultimate Warrior could make a guest appearance during Magnificent. they could find ropes for him to shake.

 

[bizkitgto]

The stage designer claimed it would resemble the LAX Disney theme building.....so should look like this:

 

[BVS]

Have they borrowed the Claw?

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Just came accross this from Wrestlemania 24

Yes because wrestlers invented the arch...

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Yes because wrestlers invented the arch...

are you saying they ripped of Ronald McDonald??!

 

[domo-kun]

Whahahahha ^