How are shows from behind the stage?

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  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,892
    edited January 2016
    YLed2 said:

    Zod said:

    YLed2 said:

    For MSG night 1....I have the option of either behind the stage in section 216 or in the lowers at the end of the arena in section 103. Which one would you guys suggest?

    I have never experienced behind the stage.

    What row.. that sound upper section... if it's above row 10 I would think twice and go with 103.. if it's lower than row 10 it might be so bad....
    It's second row. Really kind of torn which one to go with m, and have never experienced behind the stage before.

    I think I'd go behind the stage if it's the 2nd row. Being at the back makes it hard to see anything on stage. At least behind the stage you're close to everything. I was just trying to get you to avoid this. If I'd been 10 rows lower I would been below the lighting rig and would of enjoyed the show alot more:

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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Zod said:

    Don't Sit Up Too High!!

    I was behind the stage in Seattle (2013). When you get to a certain height the metal bird and the lighting rigs impede your view. From our vantage point all you could see was eddie when he was in perfect position between the speakers and the metal bird. Everytime the metal bird lowered we didn't even get that. Worst tickets I've ever hard to anything. If you're going to sit behind the stage you need to sit low enough that all the crap doesn't impede your view.

    It would probably be pretty good if your in the lower bowl seats or first few rows on the 2nd level. We were around 20 rows up on the 2nd level.. it really sucked.

    good point... you think i'm good at about 15 rows back in the lower bowl?

    although, they may not use the bird this tour... I guess we will find out!
  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    Zod said:

    YLed2 said:

    Zod said:

    YLed2 said:

    For MSG night 1....I have the option of either behind the stage in section 216 or in the lowers at the end of the arena in section 103. Which one would you guys suggest?

    I have never experienced behind the stage.

    What row.. that sound upper section... if it's above row 10 I would think twice and go with 103.. if it's lower than row 10 it might be so bad....
    It's second row. Really kind of torn which one to go with m, and have never experienced behind the stage before.

    I think I'd go behind the stage if it's the 2nd row. Being at the back makes it hard to see anything on stage. At least behind the stage you're close to everything. I was just trying to get you to avoid this. If I'd been 10 rows lower I would been below the lighting rig and would of enjoyed the show alot more:

    image
    Thanks a lot for all of the info. Really do appreciate it. All great stuff to know. I think I'm leaning toward taking the uppers behind the stage.
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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,998
    The crazy part is that I dont care if I see the band at all. This will be my 5th show of the tour. I just want to hear it!!!
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  • SmallestOceans
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    Great seats if you like drumming. You'll have a great view of Matt Cameron. And always a chance they play "last kiss" just for you :lol:
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  • nothinasitseems
    nothinasitseems New Jersey Posts: 1,516
    SVRDhand13 said:

    I will find out this tour because that's all I could pull up myself :lol:

    me too! :lol: behind the stage for both nights at MSG. i'll take it!
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  • beffers666
    beffers666 Mississauga Posts: 20
    SmallestOceans said:

    Great seats if you like drumming. You'll have a great view of Matt Cameron. And always a chance they play "last kiss" just for you :lol:

    This is why I'm so stoked to have nabbed behind stage tickets. Been a huge fan of that man since 1994. Can't wait.
  • dinicon
    dinicon Posts: 27
    How about the 400 level seats in New York? If you had a choice between say....414 or 201 at MSG...which would you pick?
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    I pulled rear stage seats dozens of times today. Could probably pull them right now. I passed. For me, not worth it to pay for flights and a hotel, plus full price for the tickets, and only be able to catch a small portion of the show. Yes, the music will sound just as good. But will my experience?

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  • JWPearl
    JWPearl Posts: 19,893
    dinicon said:

    How about the 400 level seats in New York? If you had a choice between say....414 or 201 at MSG...which would you pick?

    the one closest to the band and with the best view
  • dinicon
    dinicon Posts: 27
    JWPearl said:

    dinicon said:

    How about the 400 level seats in New York? If you had a choice between say....414 or 201 at MSG...which would you pick?

    the one closest to the band and with the best view
    Insightful. I was hoping for input from someone who has been there, and those are my two choices.
  • Zidane
    Zidane Ottawa Posts: 362
    edited January 2016
    I saw them night #3 at the Spectrum (2009): AMAZING!!! Being able to see what the band sees (crowd) is quite amazing!!!
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  • ELI10
    ELI10 Posts: 31
    I have section 122 at Wells Fargo for night 2 in Philly. From what I see we are on the side of the stage, how is the view/overall experience from this section?
  • MK88178
    MK88178 Chicago Posts: 539
    Loved sitting behind the stage. Cool experience. You get to see what they are seeing.
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,444
    edited January 2016
    Zod said:

    Don't Sit Up Too High!!

    I was behind the stage in Seattle (2013). When you get to a certain height the metal bird and the lighting rigs impede your view. From our vantage point all you could see was eddie when he was in perfect position between the speakers and the metal bird. Everytime the metal bird lowered we didn't even get that. Worst tickets I've ever hard to anything. If you're going to sit behind the stage you need to sit low enough that all the crap doesn't impede your view.

    It would probably be pretty good if your in the lower bowl seats or first few rows on the 2nd level. We were around 20 rows up on the 2nd level.. it really sucked.

    We were second to last row center behind the stage in Seattle. I got confused because we only watched the screens and they all played their instruments "reversed" :lol:
    The couple behind us in the last row was upgraded mid-show to somewhere next to the stage. It was still a great show, but yeah, you don't see much of the band. But you can hear just fine and your ears are not ringing afterwards! Also, it is kinf of cool to see the whole audience. It is like an ocean.

    Side of the stage we had in Pittsburgh, I think. Loved it.

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  • Saltzy23
    Saltzy23 Posts: 1,350
    edited January 2016
    My avatar was taken from behind the stage at Barclays1. 1st row right behind the stage. It was ridiculous being able to see what the band saw the whole show. I loved it. Ya know Eddie is gonna play to the people in the rear a lot anyway.

    I'll actually be rear stage for MSG2 this time around.

    Plus, it's all about the music, and you can hear that everywhere.
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    Leezestarr313 said:

    Zod said:

    Don't Sit Up Too High!!

    I was behind the stage in Seattle (2013). When you get to a certain height the metal bird and the lighting rigs impede your view. From our vantage point all you could see was eddie when he was in perfect position between the speakers and the metal bird. Everytime the metal bird lowered we didn't even get that. Worst tickets I've ever hard to anything. If you're going to sit behind the stage you need to sit low enough that all the crap doesn't impede your view.

    It would probably be pretty good if your in the lower bowl seats or first few rows on the 2nd level. We were around 20 rows up on the 2nd level.. it really sucked.

    We were second to last row center behind the stage in Seattle. I got confused because we only watched the screens and they all played their instruments "reversed" :lol:
    The couple behind us in the last row was upgraded mid-show to somewhere next to the stage. It was still a great show, but yeah, you don't see much of the band. But you can hear just fine and your ears are not ringing afterwards! Also, it is kinf of cool to see the whole audience. It is like an ocean.

    Side of the stage we had in Pittsburgh, I think. Loved it.

    was behind the stage for closing of the spectrum, that was cool. Wasn't too far up.

    Will be in the nosebleeds for MSG 2 behind the stage though (section 321). :worried:
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  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,444
    But you are in the building!!!
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    I'm going to be behind the stage for MSG2 for the first time. I'm really looking forward to trying it. Why not? A totally different view. This tour I'm getting GA, reserved 10C, decent TM seats, and these behind the stage seats, so lots to compare.
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  • somebodyelsessky2020
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    A lot of Butt action...if you get offended by the plumbers crack I would try and upgrade. Otherwise they are ok.
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