*** New York, NY Fanviews Here 5/2/16 ***

Get_Right

I loved this show. I cant get surrender out of my head. That was so good. Whatever songs they are playing, they are on fire. The PA had problems because that band fucking smoked the stacks!
Say what you will about the sound, to me it sounded a lot better than the old garden. I really liked the mix of songs. Great time. Wish I was going to more shows.

slobberdog68

on2legs said:

We watched Ed make his way off the stage and I assumed he was going to wade into the GA crowd up front like he usually does to finish the song. But he kept walking and ended up making the turn into the walkway that separated GA from the floor seats. People were slapping hands with him as he walked by and me and my wife were leaning forward ready to take our turn. I got confused when he stopped right in front of us and I wasn't sure what was going on. But then Ed proceeded to climb up the rail directly in front of us. We were holding his arms as he climbed onto the rail and then one of the security guys from the band told us to hold his legs as he stepped onto the top of the rail. Ed belted out the rest of the song standing over us as we braced his legs. I was little concerned he was going to fall at one point. And then he hopped off and headed back to the stage to finish it up. It all happened so fast that it didn't seem real.

That's Awesome!

shetellsherself

slobberdog68 said:

on2legs said:

We watched Ed make his way off the stage and I assumed he was going to wade into the GA crowd up front like he usually does to finish the song. But he kept walking and ended up making the turn into the walkway that separated GA from the floor seats. People were slapping hands with him as he walked by and me and my wife were leaning forward ready to take our turn. I got confused when he stopped right in front of us and I wasn't sure what was going on. But then Ed proceeded to climb up the rail directly in front of us. We were holding his arms as he climbed onto the rail and then one of the security guys from the band told us to hold his legs as he stepped onto the top of the rail. Ed belted out the rest of the song standing over us as we braced his legs. I was little concerned he was going to fall at one point. And then he hopped off and headed back to the stage to finish it up. It all happened so fast that it didn't seem real.

That's Awesome!

So glad you got that experience!!

SVRDhand13

Get_Right said:

I loved this show. I cant get surrender out of my head. That was so good. Whatever songs they are playing, they are on fire. The PA had problems because that band fucking smoked the stacks!
Say what you will about the sound, to me it sounded a lot better than the old garden. I really liked the mix of songs. Great time. Wish I was going to more shows.

I've been singing Surrender all day

JulesTheMan

adamg5 said:

northerndragon said:

Tonight the crowd was better than night 1 but everything else was not. The night suffered from multiple sound problems and a repeat setlist that was a little meh.
It was ok, not amazing. A little disappointed for NYC, they deserved better.

Agreed. Crowd was louder and more energetic.

I don't know... I couldn't get tickets to Night 1, but this Night 2 crowd seemed quite tame from an MSG standpoint. I live here in NYC and go to most MSG shows, and I've seen way more berserk crowds at PJ shows here. I only got Ticketmaster seats, side stage/middle tier, and I was told several times by the people behind me to sit down. The people to my left said, "wow you're really into this!" I said, "yea... I'm a FAN".

I know everyone deserves a chance to see the show, but being told to calm my enthusiasm at a Pearl Jam show in my hometown is just sickening. I can't see how anyone would think this was an energetic crowd, by Tenclub standards.

abulr

Get_Right said:

I loved this show. I cant get surrender out of my head. That was so good. Whatever songs they are playing, they are on fire. The PA had problems because that band fucking smoked the stacks!
Say what you will about the sound, to me it sounded a lot better than the old garden. I really liked the mix of songs. Great time. Wish I was going to more shows.

true - but old Garden sound was total garbage

abulr

shetellsherself said:

Yeah FUCKERS!!! He still stands!!! (Yes she yelled fuckers with the rest of us. )
Funny note.... My daughter has seen Sting at both of her PJ shows

awesome experience, can't wait till my daughter is older and to take her (though i always feel if she truly relates to Daughter, i did something wrong

when/where did Sting play with them before?

slobberdog68

JulesTheMan said:

adamg5 said:

northerndragon said:

Tonight the crowd was better than night 1 but everything else was not. The night suffered from multiple sound problems and a repeat setlist that was a little meh.
It was ok, not amazing. A little disappointed for NYC, they deserved better.

Agreed. Crowd was louder and more energetic.

I don't know... I couldn't get tickets to Night 1, but this Night 2 crowd seemed quite tame from an MSG standpoint. I live here in NYC and go to most MSG shows, and I've seen way more berserk crowds at PJ shows here. I only got Ticketmaster seats, side stage/middle tier, and I was told several times by the people behind me to sit down. The people to my left said, "wow you're really into this!" I said, "yea... I'm a FAN".

I know everyone deserves a chance to see the show, but being told to calm my enthusiasm at a Pearl Jam show in my hometown is just sickening. I can't see how anyone would think this was an energetic crowd, by Tenclub standards.

I was told to stop singing so loud at a show from a woman in front of me, so her son could enjoy the show! haha

HesCalledDyer

Pearl Jam and Sting on stage at the same time?!?!?!! I would kill to have been there!!

danlee1095

abulr said:

shetellsherself said:

Yeah FUCKERS!!! He still stands!!! (Yes she yelled fuckers with the rest of us. )
Funny note.... My daughter has seen Sting at both of her PJ shows

awesome experience, can't wait till my daughter is older and to take her (though i always feel if she truly relates to Daughter, i did something wrong

when/where did Sting play with them before?

shetellsherself - I loved the review about taking your daughter to the show - by far the best thing I read in this thread. My oldest is only 8 right now (and have two more younger ones) but it will be a special day when my wife and I get to take any of them to their first show. Couple more years - maybe next Garden run. abulr - re Sting, he appeared at Global Citizen Festival as a guest before PJ came on (but he didn't play with them).

Oh yeah, amazing, amazing show last night. I really think MSG1 and MSG2 are almost a draw - I'm split right down the middle. So many great moments from both shows and yes, there were repeats but I challenge anyone to convince me that hearing the crowd soar during Jeremy or GTF will ever get old. Last night was my 30th show and it sure as shit didn't feel any less special than the first 10 (Jeremy) or 20 (GTF) times I've seen those songs! I don't care about comparisons either (and regrettably missed Philly 2), but absent Oceans, all of Ten was played across these 2 MSG nights. Not the same thing, I get it, but also not too bad...! Love this band. Never gets old. See you at Fenway!

shetellsherself

abulr said:

shetellsherself said:

Yeah FUCKERS!!! He still stands!!! (Yes she yelled fuckers with the rest of us. )
Funny note.... My daughter has seen Sting at both of her PJ shows

awesome experience, can't wait till my daughter is older and to take her (though i always feel if she truly relates to Daughter, i did something wrong

when/where did Sting play with them before?

Sting played during GCF but not with pj.

Yes it was an unforgettable experience. Poor kid is at school today. She just texted me that last night was the best night of her life. Reminds me of when I was just a couple of years older than her when I saw pj for the first time in 1992. This band is simply amazing to be affecting generations this way at this point. I hope they understand that and think they do.

JC29856

No complaints just compliments. These guys work their asses off night in and night out, for money or for their fan base?
We were fortunate enough to run into a few band members after the show hanging with their families. It was obvious that they left everything they had out on the stage, both nights, especially Ed and Matt.
Yeah the sound could be better, yeah Ed missed a few lyrics and sounded a bit horse, but WTF do you expect? 4 shows in 5 nights can take it's toll!
Im not one to compare shows or rate setlists each are very different for their own reasons. I'm thankful these guys are still around and still playing / making music.
All hail the lucky ones.

abulr

shetellsherself said:

abulr said:

shetellsherself said:

Yeah FUCKERS!!! He still stands!!! (Yes she yelled fuckers with the rest of us. )
Funny note.... My daughter has seen Sting at both of her PJ shows

awesome experience, can't wait till my daughter is older and to take her (though i always feel if she truly relates to Daughter, i did something wrong

when/where did Sting play with them before?

Sting played during GCF but not with pj.

Yes it was an unforgettable experience. Poor kid is at school today. She just texted me that last night was the best night of her life. Reminds me of when I was just a couple of years older than her when I saw pj for the first time in 1992. This band is simply amazing to be affecting generations this way at this point. I hope they understand that and think they do.

ha, yes - i was there... kinda forgot Sting was there to be honest

as per your comment about generations
i absolutely think they do... it's whats great about having so many different ages of fans who get into them through different eras and each have their own favorite album (though i have yet to hear anyone claim Binaural - haha)

i also think that's part of his/their frustrations/anger with the sound last night
they know there are first timers and new people, and it doesn't make the best first impression
i also have a buddy who's in his 40s, and it was his first show, after years of me and his brother telling him how good they are, and he thought there were quite a few sound issues, and left unimpressed

Get_Right

SVRDhand13 said:

Get_Right said:

I loved this show. I cant get surrender out of my head. That was so good. Whatever songs they are playing, they are on fire. The PA had problems because that band fucking smoked the stacks!
Say what you will about the sound, to me it sounded a lot better than the old garden. I really liked the mix of songs. Great time. Wish I was going to more shows.

I've been singing Surrender all day

Same. Serious song bomb!

Get_Right

JC29856 said:

No complaints just compliments. These guys work their asses off night in and night out, for money or for their fan base?
We were fortunate enough to run into a few band members after the show hanging with their families. It was obvious that they left everything they had out on the stage, both nights, especially Ed and Matt.
Yeah the sound could be better, yeah Ed missed a few lyrics and sounded a bit horse, but WTF do you expect? 4 shows in 5 nights can take it's toll!
Im not one to compare shows or rate setlists each are very different for their own reasons. I'm thankful these guys are still around and still playing / making music.
All hail the lucky ones.

I was thinking the same thing last night. Ed and the band leave it all onstage. It is amazing that they are still doing it so well.

slobberdog68

shetellsherself said:

abulr said:

shetellsherself said:

Yes it was an unforgettable experience. Poor kid is at school today. She just texted me that last night was the best night of her life. Reminds me of when I was just a couple of years older than her when I saw pj for the first time in 1992. This band is simply amazing to be affecting generations this way at this point. I hope they understand that and think they do.

Took my almost 14 year old daughter to her first show Philly1, she loved it, kicked hubby to curb and brought her with me night2, so glad I did, what she witnessed night2 was magical. So glad your daughter loved it.

Discopij

Can't believe people are complaining about a show that included Breath, Leash, Garden, and All or None in terms of rarities ... 2 great special guest covers ... and over 30 songs in total.

People need to stop thinking their show is going to be "special" because of where it is ... sure MSG is a famous venue but it doesn't give the concert goer a right to say their show deserves to be better than Location X's show. PJ has a history of pulling out some of their most memorable performances in the most random of locations (Katowice, State College, Grand Rapids, Newcastle, Moline, yadda yadda) ... and hyping up your own show before you get there will only set you up for disappointment.

I'm going to both Fenway and Wrigley shows this year ... and if i get the same set as any of the rest this tour so far i'll be perfectly happy.

nycrats

if youre seeing a lot of pj and youre disappointed by the repeats of the core 30-40 songs they are playing heavily this tour, try this that i find myself doing.. think to yourself what you would be doing at home alone if you heard one of these songs.. youd probably be singing it and dancing around, you might not even notice youre doing it.. then realize that its them actually playing it live right in front of your face.. it works pretty well

Gary Carter

Get_Right said:

I loved this show. I cant get surrender out of my head. That was so good. Whatever songs they are playing, they are on fire. The PA had problems because that band fucking smoked the stacks!
Say what you will about the sound, to me it sounded a lot better than the old garden. I really liked the mix of songs. Great time. Wish I was going to more shows.

Well said as always

Daron Oshay

Discopij said:

Can't believe people are complaining about a show that included Breath, Leash, Garden, and All or None in terms of rarities ... 2 great special guest covers ... and over 30 songs in total.

I can totally believe it.

I meet some great people at these shows. But there's an element to this fan base I just don't get.