isabelle_guns
Refugee
Sicy said:I'm also on the West coast. Is it just me or does SNL seriously suck now a days
I was really disappointed and have been for a few weeks now with the skits.
Sicy said:I'm also on the West coast. Is it just me or does SNL seriously suck now a days
nurse chrissi said:
yes - that was slightly hard to watch the skits
but then again the musical act more than made up for it
It sad because SNL could be so relevant these days - The Daily show has kind of picked up that mantle
Rusty James said:I was lucky enough to attend the taping of the show in person. "All Because of You" was simply amazing, with Edge's guitar BLISTERING the roof off the place. The entire audience was on their feet, clapping and dancing along, while the show's cast members jumped around onstage. After they finished that one, Bono said "You want one more?" and they tore into "Vertigo" one more time, this one sounding a lot better than the first one that they played on the air. Bono seemed to be in great spirits and went into full Lizard-King mode, writhing around on the floor and striking all kinds of great rock-star poses. The sound in the studio was VASTLY superior to what you heard over your TV set. Judging from tonight's set, this tour is going to be one for the history books.
starsgoblue said:
No wonder the audience didn't make a peep after the song ended. They were stunend weren't there?
isabelle_guns said:I am probably going to get shot for this post by U2 fans reading this but I'm going to write the TRUTH that most U2 fans are afraid to admit or realize.
I've been a die hard U2 fan since I was 13, therefor my opinion is unbiased. Yesterday's performance was crap. Bono was clearly struggling with vocals.
I really wish that Bono had lip synced. He needs to stop drinking all that damn beer and chain smoking 'cause it ain't helping his vocals as the years progress. I wanted to cringe during the bridge of "Vertigo". If his voice doesn't improve, I'm not sure if I want to see U2 on more than one date this year.
It's one thing to be at a U2 concert 'cause of the energy and environment which U2 are known for creating over the years However, I want a good show in the end besides hearing the hits that I grew up with.
I should've taken his rough vocals on the Boston DVD during the song "Stay, Far Away So Close" as an indication that Bono has had his time vocally.
I am glad that U2 performed not 2 but 3 songs last night. "Vertigo", "All Because of You" and before the credits rolled "I will Follow". During "I Will Follow" Bono did his audience charming and sat in the lap of the lady in the front row. I wish I was her having Bono's crotch in my face
Bono even hugged some of the SNL cast while singing, most of whom CRIED. How is it that Bono is able to make everyone cry, myself included?
U2 performed a FOURTH song but it was cut off obviously since it was a live broadcast and the networks have to adhere to an airing shedule.
Now I am off to post my personal opinion on the U2 fan clubs and watch the flaming and the denial come in.
P.S. Larry Mullen looked fuckin' hot on the drums and I'm glad that the cameras focused on Larry a good number of times. He has changed his hair style! He looks older and I saw a few wrinkles during the close ups however, he ages gracefully and is still the hottest guy in music.
bonosrage said:
I dunno... I was in tears and I wasn't laughing. I mean... surely they must know Bono by now. Unless one has lived in a closet their entire life, I can't see them being surprised at the lap dance shenanigan. Call me crazy, but that was vintage Bono.
Erin go bragh said:
And honestly, I know alot of times (well most times for that matter) he doesn't get enough credit, but Adam's bass just really wraps these songs up in an emotion filled package and sends it home...his bass just gets to the soul of you, especially on that Sometimes performance last night.
Hewson said:
I know Pearl Jam played 3 songs in April of 1994...I imagine there have been a few others, but don't watch the show unless there's a musical guest worth seeing on cause the skits have been crap for years. I assume Lorne Michaels is smart enough to realize his audience last night was tuning in almost exclusively to see U2 so they got 3 slots.
Though I did laugh at the Falconer skit when Donald the Falcon and Clancy the dog were at the state fair.
Though the biggest laugh of the night came when Edge realized he was on a leash during I Will Follow...he's used to raoming around untethered and suddenly came to the end of his cord and was like whoops, step bnack.
Bono's American Wife said:Michelle that SUCKS!!!!
East 17 said:I thought Bono gave up smoking? Pshaw, how naive I am.
I thought it absolutely adorable how Edge hit that sour note in "I Will Follow," they both laughed, and Bono said, "I'll follow you anyway." Kinda hard to have that kind of spontaneity with a vocal track isn't it ASHLEE??!!!
BrownEyedBoy said:God, did you guys hear Bono's voice breaking up during sometimes? He was really struggling up there.
Still, they came up with a nothing short of amazing performance.
michelleontheair said:
Yes, yes it does BAW. Thanks for the I really needed that. I'm so happy for the ones that were blessed enough but I'm filled with "if only I'd waited a little longer...".
And yes please - the wav files didn't work for me either - I must see the vids pleeeease. After the second song we ran out of the pub back to wait outside the NBC studios again - so I also missed at least SEEING I Will Follow. OMG I could die. I need to take a break from all this it's all too much right now.
mishkAA
OUT OF CONTROL
Does anyone here have links to the mp3s that ARE NOT broken?ewetoo said:
starsgoblue said:
If he was struggling with anything...I think it was not to cry. His voice was beautiful.