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Security Throwdown 4 Bootlegging

turningscrewsturningscrews Posts: 80
edited August 2008 in Given To Fly (live)
Did anyone else see anyone get thrashed by security in Chicago for trying to record the show last night? I was in the orchestra, BB, and some kid got busted pretty hard 1/2 through the 1st set.

I think he was trying to record at least part of the show with his camera. Security guard took his camera, and then him and his buddies were in the aisle with the guard and it got pretty heated. At least the security guy was yelling.

F$&k, I was going to try and sneak a taperecorder in too. Any helpers on this one, pretty damn good show. I have heard a copy of one of the shows on the West Coast, and the audio didn't do seeing it live justice.
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  • drsluggodrsluggo Posts: 4,742
    I didnt see anything- we were ORCH J... it was super lax where we were.
  • TJSUPETJSUPE Posts: 8
    I had the misfortune of sitting in front of a security guard all night. Right when Ed came on the head of security came around and told them absolutely no cameras. If your recorder doesn't have light on it you should be fine. That was all they were looking for. I saw a few people get taken out just in my little section. But it seemed that if you were in the middle, you may be pretty safe with a camera but you never know.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,817
    If Ed doesn't want the show recorded, don't record it

    and why would you want to spend the time worrying about a recording of a show you would probably enjoy more if you just sat back and actually watched it AS IT WAS HAPPENING IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES, instead of trying to focus a camera on

    i'll never understand that
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  • dthomasdthomas Posts: 99
    there was NO Mention that I saw of no Cameras. However one woman who looked to have an iPhone (my wife tried hers and the photo didn't come out) meaning no flash but big screen was literally manhandled by a security guard going for her phone. I was shocked it was so rough with no warning. He was huge, she was not. They were a bit far away but I saw it play out. She came back in a song later. I thought it was pretty dumb. VERY FEW flashes throughout the night.
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  • IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,739
    PureandEasy wrote:
    If Ed doesn't want the show recorded, don't record it

    and why would you want to spend the time worrying about a recording of a show you would probably enjoy more if you just sat back and actually watched it AS IT WAS HAPPENING IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES, instead of trying to focus a camera on

    i'll never understand that

    Maybe to share with other fans who didn't have the lucky chance to experience the show???

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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    PureandEasy wrote:
    If Ed doesn't want the show recorded, don't record it

    and why would you want to spend the time worrying about a recording of a show you would probably enjoy more if you just sat back and actually watched it AS IT WAS HAPPENING IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES, instead of trying to focus a camera on

    i'll never understand that

    you don't have any EV solo bootlegs from either recent west/east coast tour?
  • chromiamchromiam Posts: 4,114
    PureandEasy wrote:
    If Ed doesn't want the show recorded, don't record it

    and why would you want to spend the time worrying about a recording of a show you would probably enjoy more if you just sat back and actually watched it AS IT WAS HAPPENING IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES, instead of trying to focus a camera on

    i'll never understand that

    Exactly... why pay about $100 to experience this apparently great tour through a 3 inch viewfinder.....
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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    chromiam wrote:
    Exactly... why pay about $100 to experience this apparently great tour through a 3 inch viewfinder.....

    dat machines are pretty easy to work. FYI
  • chromiamchromiam Posts: 4,114
    augustwest wrote:
    dat machines are pretty easy to work. FYI

    FYI- no one in this thread is talking about audio recordings of the show... the OP stated someone was trying to video record with his camera and security RIGHTLY took the camera.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,817
    augustwest wrote:
    you don't have any EV solo bootlegs from either recent west/east coast tour?

    No, I was a DC 1 and experienced it first hand, with my very own two eyes

    I’m not the fanatical fan that believes I need to see/hear everything Ed and or PJ do, especially when they don’t want it out there
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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    PureandEasy wrote:
    No, I was a DC 1 and experienced it first hand, with my very own two eyes

    I’m not the fanatical fan that believes I need to see/hear everything Ed and or PJ do, especially when they don’t want it out there

    almost 8000 posts and you call yourself not fanatical? maybe alla those posts have been about the who? maybe you just don't like bootlegs. i dunno.

    even gone over the speed limit?
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    chromiam wrote:
    FYI- no one in this thread is talking about audio recordings of the show... the OP stated someone was trying to video record with his camera and security RIGHTLY took the camera.

    true dat

    so audio recordings are ok then? cause it's such a fine line...
  • turningscrewsturningscrews Posts: 80
    augustwest wrote:
    true dat

    so audio recordings are ok then? cause it's such a fine line...

    I'd love an audio recording of that show!
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  • riffrandallriffrandall Posts: 685
    PureandEasy wrote:
    If Ed doesn't want the show recorded, don't record it

    and why would you want to spend the time worrying about a recording of a show you would probably enjoy more if you just sat back and actually watched it AS IT WAS HAPPENING IN FRONT OF YOUR VERY EYES, instead of trying to focus a camera on

    i'll never understand that


    Amen! If you didn't get to see the show, TFB. It's not for us to say what should be videotaped & what shouldn't. "Artist's discretion" doesn't count for much on this thread.
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  • John Briggs 2008John Briggs 2008 Posts: 1,024
    All I know is that Ed is adamant about no one recording or video recording the shows. They have a no audience recording policy. Damn shame security has been that harsh as some describe though, as that seems against Ed's nature but these are small venues and a very personal thing so change comes about in these atmospheres. I personally do not see the issue with abiding by Ed's wishes though. I also think he has something in store for us after the tour is over. Be safe folks.
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    riffrandall wrote:
    Amen! If you didn't get to see the show, TFB. It's not for us to say what should be videotaped & what shouldn't. "Artist's discretion" doesn't count for much on this thread.


    funny how PJ had an about face on DVD boots to the point where it became definitely A OK to give out a few boxes of 50 at/for a fund raiser, and the ability to trade them here, and allowing them to be torrented...ALL shows that were video'd, by fans for fans, AGAINST the bands wishes. weird...

    but i guess you don't own any PJ DVD boots. that is a shame.
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,817
    augustwest wrote:
    almost 8000 posts and you call yourself not fanatical? maybe alla those posts have been about the who? maybe you just don't like bootlegs. i dunno.

    even gone over the speed limit?

    I love the band, no doubt, but I also respect people's wishes. I don't think it's too much ask.
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  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    It seems like it would be easy enough to get an audio copy of the show, if you wanted.

    Just take your recorder, keep it low, and be discreet.

    A video copy ... that takes some balls.
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  • rizzdaddyrizzdaddy Posts: 262
    they were really strict in Milwaukee too.
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