*** Ed solo NJ Fanviews Here 8/7/08 ***

LineOneMightyFine

jumpincat wrote:

I have been trying to put my thoughts down on Paper...and I am getting no where...so much I want to say....my mind is spinning hours after the show....

So I will leave it at this...Arc made me shake...Im not talking Goose Bumps....I shook...I sang competivly growing up in a choir...I have sung in cathedrals/opera houses all over the world...and I had never felt the way Eddie Vedder made me feel when he started digging into Arc....

I am a better man today than I was yesterday.

Thank u Mr Vedder

Very cool post. Arc was amazing. It was actually my wife's favorite moment of the show. I have been reflecting on this whole show, and I'm having a hard time finding the highlight. There were so many, it was mind-boggling. Such a rewarding experience. I really hope to see another Ed solo show in my lifetime.

Anyway, I will offer one highlight that no one has mentioned yet: Ed's performance of Rise. I always thought it was one of the stronger tracks on ITW, but Guaranteed had always been my favorite. Played live, this song just elevated me to another level. From the beautiful mandolin strumming, to Ed's delivery of top-notch lyrics, it really was engaging and gave me a major case of the goosebumps.

pink1969

Now you can make copies and sell it on ebay !!

like that other guy[/quote]


??????....Sorry, I must have missed that story.

PJPAT

I get goosebumps reading these reviews!!!!

I cant wait for the Milw and Chi shows.

The Loon

Where can I get a boot of this show? This is must have for me. Please help.

locked

Sea wrote:

August 7, 2008, Newark, NJ, NJ Performing Arts Center
Ed solo tour - opening: Liam Finn

Set list pending:

.

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what did he play?

The Loon

locked wrote:

?????

what did he play?

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=298240

The Loon

Locked: Click on this to see the actual list written out (he didn't play it like this, but this was what he had in mind)


http://s141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/skyeriverwinter/?action=view&current=IMG_3058Small.jpg

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Did anyone catch that drunk black lady getting arrested in parking lot B? Me and my freind were parked right next to the car where she was being arrested on. Pretty crazy sight to see after an EV show.

pink1969

how about the guy in the Cat suit?? he came over and gave my son a sticker and then my son look at me and said "what am I supposed to do with this?" kinda weird...

DMBpride

Boki wrote:

He said that when Tim asked him to write something for Dead Man Walking, he hadn't written a song in a long time (6 months?). But he wrote Dead Man within 20 minutes, so that now Pearl Jam's manager has Tim Robbins on speed dial for whenever Ed hasn't written a song in a while.

I think he then said how Tim introduced him to Sean Penn and this is why this tour is happening and why they're not recording in the studio.

ahhh gotcha, the dots connect. thanks!

judi722

I am new to the MB - this is my first post. I went to the NJPAC show last night and have been reading everyone's comments all day (in between listening to all my PJ CD's), so that I could re-live the show!! I am a HUGE fan and was looking forward to this show so much, that I practically thought I was setting myself up for a let down, i.e., it could not possibly be as good as I thought it was going to be. But I am thrilled to report that it was even better, in fact MUCH better, than I thought it was going to be, which I did not think was possible!!! What I loved the most was all the talking that Ed did in between the songs - he seemed so happy and relaxed. The atmosphere of the show was very intimate, and I felt like I was just hanging out with him and chatting, and he was playing songs in between our conversations! Did anyone else feel that way? It was so genuine and real - and I feel priviliged that he let us into his world. It was just amazing because he is so gifted, and I felt like his voice and his music filled up my brain and heart until they were about to burst!! (are you getting the sense that I really enjoyed the show??!!!) I truly think that this is the best concert I have ever attended. I was hoping he would sing Wish List, but you can't have everything. I have really enjoyed everyone's comments and thanks for reading my long post!

freealcibiades

hey new jack,

go here. you'll find a lot to love.

http://www.gremmie.net/bsides/

enjoy.

Mookie Vedder

Yes, just wanted to echo Judi722's comments. It felt like we were sitting around a campfire bullshitting and passing a guitar around, except obviously Ed Ved was controlling the set. After attending the two MSG shows it was quite a stark contrast regarding the energy level. It took me a few songs to settle down and just enjoy the show for what it was - an intimate night with mostly good people and great music.

WeBelongTogether

Mr. Beeks wrote:

What a great show. 4th row dead center. Best seats I've ever had. Thank you 10C!

Girl behind me in 5th row caught a pic. I saw it fly past me in slow motion like a foul ball at Yankee Stadium.

Let My Love Open the Door is so good live, back and forth guys one verse, girls the other, Ed doing his super bass voice for the guys. Hilarious.

Rise and the other ITW songs are beautiful live. Sometimes was so nice to hear as was Soon Forget. Funny when you listen to these songs for years and there he is playing it for us ten feet away. First time to hear them live for me anyway.

Just unfucking believable. NJPAC is one of the most beautiful theaters I've ever been too. Can't wait to go back there for another show, the acoustics are off the charts.

LUKIN!!!

Ya - what he said. Thanks again Mr. Beeks for the ticket!!! 4th f'ing row!! As a huge Bruce fan as well "Growin' Up" was particularly a special moment for me. And I can't believe how well "hard sun" translated live. That was a kick-ass rock song.

WeBelongTogether

backstreetsbev wrote:

Hi....

I have LOTS of video from last nite..but before I post a link or anything I want to make sure it is ok to do it here?

Also have some great pics....I will post the album in a little while....

DOn't want to break any rules...

Great, great GREAT nite.

And let me add my THANKS to 10C for the AWESEOME seats....

Aren't you a Bruce fan or something? ;-)

InquisitiveOne

mattlinda wrote:

i had grand teir center..... yes i was the guy screaming FOOTSTEPS when it all got quiet............

=x

great show

You're a douche... everyone in the theater for the next million times you screamed it the rest of the night, wished for you to stfu.

Laura in NJ

phungi wrote:

Did anyone notice the guy who arrived wearing a green wrestling mask, sitting center section on the aisle, about row J or so? Been going to concerts for 25 years and never saw that before. If I wasn't worried about starting a fight, or getting thrown out, My friend and I wanted to walk over and un-mask him.

I saw it too, and thought it was really weird. He was in row A (I was right behind him in . See my pix below. Anyone got a clue?

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii141/schneile/IMG00167.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii141/schneile/IMG00168.jpg

ms. goldenwords

man, these reviews are just amazing. i so wish i was there. so jealous (yet still very aware of how lucky i have been in the past).

backstreetsbev

WeBelongTogether wrote:

Aren't you a Bruce fan or something? ;-)

COnfusing me with someone else lol....

3inputchick

WeBelongTogether wrote:

Ya - what he said. Thanks again Mr. Beeks for the ticket!!! 4th f'ing row!! As a huge Bruce fan as well "Growin' Up" was particularly a special moment for me. And I can't believe how well "hard sun" translated live. That was a kick-ass rock song.

You lucky man!