*** EV Tour - New York 2 Fanviews Here 06/22/11 ***

1vs5

Any details on the Unthought Known story?

Suziemay

1vs5 wrote:

Any details on the Unthought Known story?

I'm gonna give it a shot. Ed starts talking about being a "dedicated insomniac", and how NYC is a great place to be since there are people up with you at all hours of the night. This is after the United Palace Night 2 show in 08, and he's up and I think he made references to smoking "something" and when he got home to his hotel overlooking central park and opened the blinds and saw the moon and the park and how it was so magical and he's just inspired to start scribbling on pieces of paper. And even though he knew he probably should have gone to bed because he had responsibilities, like, "I don't know, playing a show the next night or something" (the NJPAC show) he felt he couldn't let this moment down because he felt so inspired and it didn't feel right to just halt the process so he decides, "one more beer!". Next thing he remembers is waking up, and he had no recollection of what happened but saw all these scribblings lying around the floor. And then there was a tape recorder....

Sorry, this story was a bit fuzzy to me (I think at this point loud guy was planted firmly behind me and wouldn't stop talking) so others should feel free to add/correct.

1vs5

Suziemay wrote:

1vs5 wrote:

Any details on the Unthought Known story?

I'm gonna give it a shot. Ed starts talking about being a "dedicated insomniac", and how NYC is a great place to be since there are people up with you at all hours of the night. This is after the United Palace Night 2 show in 08, and he's up and I think he made references to smoking "something" and when he got home to his hotel overlooking central park and opened the blinds and saw the moon and the park and how it was so magical and he's just inspired to start scribbling on pieces of paper. And even though he knew he probably should have gone to bed because he had responsibilities, like, "I don't know, playing a show the next night or something" (the NJPAC show) he felt he couldn't let this moment down because he felt so inspired and it didn't feel right to just halt the process so he decides, "one more beer!". Next thing he remembers is waking up, and he had no recollection of what happened but saw all these scribblings lying around the floor. And then there was a tape recorder....

Sorry, this story was a bit fuzzy to me (I think at this point loud guy was planted firmly behind me and wouldn't stop talking) so others should feel free to add/correct.

I think you did it perfectly!

mcgruff10

went to both nyc shows. i would say musically night one was better because you tell right away that ed was pretty silly last night. sat row 3 last night orchestra, just sooooo amazing. set list was great. Stories about bruce (in a spot on voice!), mccready wearing ear plugs because he plays so loud, and his daughters talking real quiet in a low raspy voice were awesome. immortality was spectacular and it was nice not hearing society and arc. the duet with glen was awesome! the song is really pretty.
and to my suprise at the end of the show i looked down at my feet and there was an ed guitar pic! Really sweet! I think I"m going to let mr ed guitar pic meet my martin.
after the show I talked to danny clinch for a little bit, really really nice guy.
2nd night in a row we met ed after the show. tonight he was talking pictures with a lot of people and was a lot more open. shook his hand twice, talked about uke's real quick, surfing, and thanked him for my 50th show. it's just so unreal how ed makes you feel like you are the only person in the universe, his eyes totaly lock with yours and he hangs on every syllable coming out of your mouth. it's allmost like he's talking to the rock star. it's very evident that's he's really humble and appreciates everyone coming out for the shows.
all in all a great two night stand. this solo tour is definitely the best as compared to the rest.
and to the guy sitting row 6, stage left orchestra, way to keep doing your stupid ass shout even after ed's story. and to ask glenn's last name as ed is introducing him before the duet; you are a complete douche.

thanks again ed!

oh and philly, prove him wrong!!!!!

heartdesire

Suziemay wrote:

1vs5 wrote:

Any details on the Unthought Known story?

I'm gonna give it a shot. Ed starts talking about being a "dedicated insomniac", and how NYC is a great place to be since there are people up with you at all hours of the night. This is after the United Palace Night 2 show in 08, and he's up and I think he made references to smoking "something" and when he got home to his hotel overlooking central park and opened the blinds and saw the moon and the park and how it was so magical and he's just inspired to start scribbling on pieces of paper. And even though he knew he probably should have gone to bed because he had responsibilities, like, "I don't know, playing a show the next night or something" (the NJPAC show) he felt he couldn't let this moment down because he felt so inspired and it didn't feel right to just halt the process so he decides, "one more beer!". Next thing he remembers is waking up, and he had no recollection of what happened but saw all these scribblings lying around the floor. And then there was a tape recorder....

Sorry, this story was a bit fuzzy to me (I think at this point loud guy was planted firmly behind me and wouldn't stop talking) so others should feel free to add/correct.

yes you did it perfectly!

adding a little upfront detail ... i do believe after sharing he was a "dedicated insomniac" he said it helps to hang out with friends who are more intelligent than you, alluded to smoking "somthing" and having "lubricated" conversations with these friends on plays and movies and by the end of the conversation he felt he read (4) books and saw (3) movies. When he got back to the hotel room he was feeling really good and didn't want to waste the investment he had made to get to this state of being ... (looks out window)

S0nic reducer

VinylGirl wrote:

Thanks to S0nic reducer for the ticket!!

Great show!! The setlist was great, but I would say that about any songs he chose to play .
Although a few songs shorter than Hartford, I enjoyed his stories more tonight, especially
the one about the origin of "Unthought". I love that shit!
When Ed announces a special guest and he's playing NYC, I'm thinking, anyone can walk out on stage.
But ED NORTON?! Whoa?! He did great, held his own, and like someone already said, looked so cute up there.
Crowd was very respectful, couple of shouters, but hey, nothing like Hartford.

Great, Great Night! Wish there were more, gotta wait until Labor Day....but that will be worth it!

Thank again for the ticket John, it was nice meeting you.

You are welcome i know i made the right choice [Eagle eyes]

skyeriverwinter

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elle74

Top 5 best nights ever. Bravo Eddie, you've mastered the solo tour!!! Can't wait to see what the future holds!!!

mcgruff10

he didn't say any of the fans in philly were uneducated. he basically that philly fans, well are philly fans. loud and sometimes rude (lots of hecklers). you do realize that ed didn't graduate high school lol. not a knock on him but i doubt he would call people unedcuated, definitely not him.

camaros

he should have spoiled us with ARC

EdsonNascimento

Unbelievable show. If I wrote my own set list it would not have been this good. Great crowd. Great Eddie. Simply fantastic. Being there is impossible to describe. It was even better than the set list shows.

Those with tickets to the rest of the tour are in for a real treat. Have fun and enjoy.

Boki

skyeriverwinter wrote:

So was he commenting that NY wouldn't understand or that Philadelphia wouldn't understand? He thinks people from Philadelphia are stupid/uneducated? Yes where he is playing is in the middle of a crack town but no one made him choose that venue. I hate it when people in his position group others for their lack of income or education. Some of the most brilliant people I know have no formal education.

Maybe I'm too stupid and I should stay home Saturday....maybe that's the point...and if he feels that way about any particular area...maybe he should stop touring there...like the south for example.

Yes I may be too sensitive but ....whatever....I'm a female....

He was just kidding around with the whole rivalry/s**ttalking tradition between NYC and Philly. After he said he would save the new version of that song for Philly, the audience started booing, and he looked up and joked that what he meant to say was that people in Philly are something or other (don't remember what exactly). He was clearly joking--the next thing he said was that he didn't mean it, he loves the City of Brotherly Love.

S0nic reducer

Wow what an amazing show Great stories Great Setlist . I think Ed and i had some telepathic setlist thing going on i called slow lukin, immortality and a couple others . Overall Great night and very cool 10C experince you Rock vinylgrl.

JasonE

Suziemay wrote:

Oh, so last night he said he would have "climbed the fuck" out of the Beacon. Well, tonight he described in gory detail how he would have actually executed on this.

He added, "it's basically Spiderman on the cheap."

shadowcast

Now this is a awesome set list!!!

tremors

Great setlist! Thanks for the fanviews!

PJRock75

Some people go to church to feel moved spiritually...I go to rock concerts...and the last 2 nights @ The Beacon was another affirmation of my faith...Thank you EV and all my friends old and new...see you in Alpine!!

BTW, I took my dad to this show for his Father's Day gift...we waited in line outside the box office from 1:30 on (2nd in line) and ended up with 5th row center Orch!!!! Not to mention I had the great privelage of asking EV 2 person questions before the show which he answered incredibly 8-)

chimpat

Not sure if someone already posted this but one of the funniest moments from the show last night, Eddie discussing a conversation that Danny Clinch had with Bruce Springsteen a few months back....

Bruce: Danny, what else you have going on?

Clinch: Actually flying to Hawaii this weekend to shoot some stuff for Eddie’s new ukulele album.

Bruce: Ukulele album?

Clinch: Yeah, Eddie’s putting out a ukulele album.

Bruce: (pausing)…….. It takes balls to put out a ukulele album.

The_Giant_Midget

this show was up there with msg 2 and philly 3/4 for me. immortality, off he goes, ed norton on stage, glen coming out for a few songs - it was just perfection. all the uke songs were great especially longing to belong. i have too much to say but i cant put it into words. the crowd was much better, it was great during unthought known, porch, and hard sun. best part of the night was meeting Ed after the show, he actually stopped and was joking around with me and my friends. such a thoughtful guy and it was shocking how sincere he was to us and was really interested. he addressed the group of us outside saying how nice it was for us to be there and support him. he truly is the best.

PhillyCrownOfThorns

Incredible night!

3 of us went to the show. Got a pair from a friend in the music biz. Grabbed a single off one of the sites. We went to go into the show and the pair of seats was for Night 1! :twisted: My buddy never checked the tix, and none of us ever thought to ask if the seats were good... why would we? Anyway, my friends gave the single to me (Well, I paid for it and bought dinner for all of us!). Once I got over that insanity, I was off to my Row J Orchestra seat to enjoy the last song of Glen's set. I missed Astral Weeks, but I will catch it at PJ20.

Glen's story about Eddie calling him was amazing. Said Eddie talked to him for an hour a night for a few days in a row... just to see how he was doing after the tragedy at his concert. Eddie told him to reach out for him if he ever came to Seattle. So... the next time Glen went to Seattle, Glen was staring at his phone trying to figure out exactly what to text "Eddie 'fucking' Vedder". He was blown away. Eddie invited him into the studio... Glen's facial expressions were amazing during the story. Just said he is blown away by the support he has received from Eddie/PJ/Fans... called it a special group. Very Cool!

It was my first EV show. Just a great all-around experience. Music was great. Sound was great. Great stories. Fans around us were cool. And best of all, Eddie really seemed to have enjoyed himself.

Met some cool people at the show. Happy Birthday Will. See you at AV!