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Arcade Fire in Chicago

JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
edited May 2011 in Other Music
Wow. I was expecting good things tonight but they absolutely shredded those expectations. Only gripe? They didn't play long enough.

I'm also going on Monday. At first I wasn't sure if I really should have bought tickets to two shows but now I'm really glad that I did.
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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    Yeah man. I saw them in St. Louis on Thursday and it was just so so amazing. Yeah they could have played longer, but with the energy they put into their performances it could be difficult.

    Side note, Regine is not attractive but she's had me under her spell for like 30 hours. She's like this enchanted gypsy woman and when she danced with streamers...game over.
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Yeah man. I saw them in St. Louis on Thursday and it was just so so amazing. Yeah they could have played longer, but with the energy they put into their performances it could be difficult.

    Side note, Regine is not attractive but she's had me under her spell for like 30 hours. She's like this enchanted gypsy woman and when she danced with streamers...game over.

    regine is definitely attractive. that's just like your opinion.
  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    Lifted wrote:
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Yeah man. I saw them in St. Louis on Thursday and it was just so so amazing. Yeah they could have played longer, but with the energy they put into their performances it could be difficult.

    Side note, Regine is not attractive but she's had me under her spell for like 30 hours. She's like this enchanted gypsy woman and when she danced with streamers...game over.

    regine is definitely attractive. that's just like your opinion.

    Regine is hot! i like sarah too. But most of all i just like arcade fire. What a band!
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    She's ugly and when she sings lead it's horrible. Not a big fan of much of their music, but when she sings it gets really annoying.
  • small_my_tablesmall_my_table Posts: 90
    DewieCox wrote:
    She's ugly and when she sings lead it's horrible. Not a big fan of much of their music, but when she sings it gets really annoying.
    Thanks for your input :?

    The Winnipeg show in September was incredible, I was high on adrenaline for about a week after that :)
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  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    small_my_table wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    She's ugly and when she sings lead it's horrible. Not a big fan of much of their music, but when she sings it gets really annoying.
    Thanks for your input :?

    The Winnipeg show in September was incredible, I was high on adrenaline for about a week after that :)

    I was probably overstating it a bit, but I really don't think she should sing much. They look really awesome live and I'd kinda like to see them live, but I just can't find enough material to convince me to plop down the cash.
  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    DewieCox wrote:
    She's ugly and when she sings lead it's horrible. Not a big fan of much of their music, but when she sings it gets really annoying.

    she's not ugly. she's multi-talented, cute and quirky, and she fucking rocks. if rock n roll was about perfect vocals i'd start listening to whitney houston. as it is, i'll stick with arcade fire.....and please do yourself a favor and plop down that money for a show. you won't regret it.
  • SawyerSawyer Posts: 2,411
    was there too....so epic...going tomorrow as well....The National is fantastic too....wonderful show
  • given2fly23given2fly23 Evanston, IL Posts: 5,940
    My friend has extras for tonight and tomorrow if anyone is looking. Face value of course.

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  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    93xrt.com is streaming the concert tonight in video. w00t
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,387
    Sawyer wrote:
    was there too....so epic...going tomorrow as well....The National is fantastic too....wonderful show


    The National opened up for them? That's cool. Loved them last Aug. in philly
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  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    ledvedderman wrote:
    93xrt.com is streaming the concert tonight in video. w00t

    No way! thanks for the heads up, i'll def be tuning in
  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    COME ON ALEX! YOU CAN DO IT! COME ON ALEX! THERE'S NOTHING TO IT!
  • killmoretroutkillmoretrout Burque, NM Posts: 162
    ledvedderman wrote:
    93xrt.com is streaming the concert tonight in video. w00t

    Is there video? I'm only getting the audio stream.
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    I thought the AF tweet said it was video too?
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    killmoretrout wrote:
    ledvedderman wrote:
    93xrt.com is streaming the concert tonight in video. w00t

    Is there video? I'm only getting the audio stream.

    it's only audio. ROCOCO!
  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    Man, i have to find a way to see them this tour. if only to hear Rococo. That was great!
  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    Man, i have to find a way to see them this tour. if only to hear Rococo. That was great!

    BONNAROO!
  • jackrabbit slimjackrabbit slim Posts: 564
    Lifted wrote:
    jackrabbit slim wrote:
    Man, i have to find a way to see them this tour. if only to hear Rococo. That was great!

    BONNAROO!

    You just may be on to something my man. Suburbs...nice!
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  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    Damn I forgot about the webcast. I can't wait to see these guys on Saturday!
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  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    If the audio from tonight's show ends up being posted can someone please post it in here? Thanks!
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    ahhhh. WAKE UP! can't believe i sat at my computer and listened to this entire show.
  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Yeah man. I saw them in St. Louis on Thursday and it was just so so amazing. Yeah they could have played longer, but with the energy they put into their performances it could be difficult.

    Side note, Regine is not attractive but she's had me under her spell for like 30 hours. She's like this enchanted gypsy woman and when she danced with streamers...game over.
    I should not have used the word "gripe" because I wasn't saying I felt short-changed at all. I'm just saying they definitely left me wanting more. Hell, a base ticket price of $51 by today's standards? I got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than I was expecting.
  • DEEPDEEP Posts: 274
    My sister bought me a ticket for my birthday to wednesday nights show in indianapolis..cant wait!
  • killmoretroutkillmoretrout Burque, NM Posts: 162
    Lifted wrote:
    ahhhh. WAKE UP! can't believe i sat at my computer and listened to this entire show.

    Me, too, dude. Brilliant show.
  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    JTH wrote:
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Yeah man. I saw them in St. Louis on Thursday and it was just so so amazing. Yeah they could have played longer, but with the energy they put into their performances it could be difficult.

    Side note, Regine is not attractive but she's had me under her spell for like 30 hours. She's like this enchanted gypsy woman and when she danced with streamers...game over.
    I should not have used the word "gripe" because I wasn't saying I felt short-changed at all. I'm just saying they definitely left me wanting more. Hell, a base ticket price of $51 by today's standards? I got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than I was expecting.


    How long do they play for? About an hour and a half?
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  • JTHJTH Chicago Posts: 3,238
    Better Dan wrote:
    How long do they play for? About an hour and a half?
    Yeah, that's about right.
  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    JTH wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:
    How long do they play for? About an hour and a half?
    Yeah, that's about right.


    Eh. :\ Was hoping for at least 2 hours this coming Saturday.
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    Better Dan wrote:
    JTH wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:
    How long do they play for? About an hour and a half?
    Yeah, that's about right.


    Eh. :\ Was hoping for at least 2 hours this coming Saturday.

    you won't feel short-changed. trust me. i thought that going into my first arcade show as well, but did not leave disappointed. if anything, you'll just want to see them again. their show is pretty choreographed, so they don't mix up the set-lists much. they usually play about 16-19 songs? and at least 3/4 of them are staples that they will typically play every night. the thought of this may or may not disappoint you, but after seeing them, i doubt any of that will really bother you. the music is just so great, and the energy and passion that is exuded from each member, choreographed or not, is a thing of beauty. it's quite the experience. i've never spoken to anyone personally who has seen an arcade fire show and didn't feel moved after leaving.
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