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Eliot Rosewater
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If they really want to give each fan the front-row experience, they need to learn from U2 3D.
I just got back from seeing this in an IMAX theater and it was fucking amazing. Better than any U2 concert I've even been to in person because they play such huge venues and I've never had good seats.
Who else has seen this? Whether you're a U2 fan or not, you should check it out. The camera work is jaw dropping. Despite the fact that U2 always brings an insane amount of energy and the fans are just incredible, you feel very much a part of the show, right there in front. Several times I really felt like I was at a show, with people's arms in the air in front of me, jumping, bouncing, singing....simply amazing. To top it off the footage was from Argentina and as anyone who's seen any South American concert knows, the crowds are about fifty million times better than anywhere in the states.
Yet I couldn't help but think how much MORE amazing it would be if it were Pearl Jam. Is it "selling out" to make such an amazing film? I don't think so. It gave me and millions of other fans the front row experience that I'll never have with U2, and most of them won't either.
Come on you pussies, let's see PJ 3D.
I just got back from seeing this in an IMAX theater and it was fucking amazing. Better than any U2 concert I've even been to in person because they play such huge venues and I've never had good seats.
Who else has seen this? Whether you're a U2 fan or not, you should check it out. The camera work is jaw dropping. Despite the fact that U2 always brings an insane amount of energy and the fans are just incredible, you feel very much a part of the show, right there in front. Several times I really felt like I was at a show, with people's arms in the air in front of me, jumping, bouncing, singing....simply amazing. To top it off the footage was from Argentina and as anyone who's seen any South American concert knows, the crowds are about fifty million times better than anywhere in the states.
Yet I couldn't help but think how much MORE amazing it would be if it were Pearl Jam. Is it "selling out" to make such an amazing film? I don't think so. It gave me and millions of other fans the front row experience that I'll never have with U2, and most of them won't either.
Come on you pussies, let's see PJ 3D.
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U2 Sucks2005: Borgata 2, Philly
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
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Yellow Bedwetter wrote:U2 Sucks
Not really.Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.0 -
no, im being serious
they're awful i wouldnt lie to u2005: Borgata 2, Philly
2006: Camden 1&2, East Ruth 1&2
2008: BONNAROO, MSG1, MSG2, Hartford
2009: Philly 1, 2, 4
2010: Hartford, MSG1, MSG2
2012: Made in America
2013: BK1, BK2, Hartford
2015: Global Citizens
2016: MSG 2 (ISO MSG1)
EV Solo: NJPAC 2008; Tower Theatre, PA 2009; Hartford 20110 -
your momYellow Bedwetter wrote:U2 Sucks0 -
Either way, I'm not talking about how great U2 are. I'm talking about how great the idea is. It's EXTREMELY realistic and makes you feel like you're at the show. Up close where many will never be.Yellow Bedwetter wrote:no, im being serious
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U2 is great, but I'm sorry, NOTHING compares to seeing a band live.
I don't care if I'm in the first row or at the very back of the arena, I'd rather be AT a show a million times more than watching a show on the big screen.
Very simply, it's the shared moment -- the living, breathing, anything-can-happen-next moment -- that one experiences with the band and the other fans during a live show that is incomparable to sitting in a theater and watching something that has already happened.
It's my personal opinion, of course, but I wouldn't change a single one of my live Pearl Jam experiences for the greatest Pearl Jam show ever...on a screen.Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
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I find Filmed concerts boring.
seriously, I can only seat through about 1/2 hour then my mind starts to wander.. (and yes I do know the irony of me torrenting about a 100 of them..but I have watched less than 10.. some people want them though so..)
I don't think 3D would make a jot of difference.
btw, how come the op didn't get to see U2 close? they're doing GA shows even in the US no? (it was GA hawaii, so I assume)..then all you have to do is put in the effort! ( and I was front row the only U2 show I attended..back in 89 when they were still good..)0 -
agreed, quite possibly the most overrated band ever; this post is stupidYellow Bedwetter wrote:U2 SucksSLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
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i've never been to a u2 concert live before. i've seen a few dozen fan made u2 videos. and have listened to them for year's. i think they are good. their older stuff is great. not so much a fan of their latest stuff. i think many fans got pissed when pop was released. ya know .. the techno dance moving style jams.0
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Eliot Rosewater wrote:If they really want to give each fan the front-row experience, they need to learn from U2 3D.
I just got back from seeing this in an IMAX theater and it was fucking amazing. Better than any U2 concert I've even been to in person because they play such huge venues and I've never had good seats.
Who else has seen this? Whether you're a U2 fan or not, you should check it out. The camera work is jaw dropping. Despite the fact that U2 always brings an insane amount of energy and the fans are just incredible, you feel very much a part of the show, right there in front. Several times I really felt like I was at a show, with people's arms in the air in front of me, jumping, bouncing, singing....simply amazing. To top it off the footage was from Argentina and as anyone who's seen any South American concert knows, the crowds are about fifty million times better than anywhere in the states.
Yet I couldn't help but think how much MORE amazing it would be if it were Pearl Jam. Is it "selling out" to make such an amazing film? I don't think so. It gave me and millions of other fans the front row experience that I'll never have with U2, and most of them won't either.
Come on you pussies, let's see PJ 3D.
this might be the corniest thing i ever read in my life.severed hand thirteen2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
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I'd love to see PJ do an IMAX. All the ones I've seen have been incredible. True, nothing like being there in person, but I've seen several and they are great. Very limited audience though as you need a special theater, so I don't see it happening.
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i highly recommend everybody check out shine a light - the rolling stones film done by martin scorsese.
I saw it last week, and it is amazing.
It will be even better with the sydney premiere at the IMAX!!!2003 - Sydney x3,2006 - Reading Festival,2007 - Katowice, London, Nijmegen, Rock Werchter,2008 - MSG x2, Hartford, Mansfield x2, Beacon Theater,2009 - Melbourne, Sydney,2010 - I watched it go to fire!2011 - EV Brisbane x3, Newcastle, Sydney x3,2012 - Manchester x 2, Amsterdam x2, Prague, Berlin x2, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen,2014 - Sydney, EV Sydney x3
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My friend saw this 3 times and had the same reaction as the original post. He raved about how groundbreaking the filming was, and i guess the sound took a year to mix. I'd love to see it if i didnt have to drive 2 hours to the nearest Imax theater. And no, U2 does not suck.www.myspace.com/vacate30
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Yellow Bedwetter wrote:U2 Sucks
I second that......PEARL JAM~Lubbock, TX. 10~18~00
PEARL JAM~San Antonio, TX. 4~5~03
INCUBUS~Houston, TX. 1~19~07
INCUBUS~Denver, CO. 2~8~07
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i went to a screening of Touring Band at the Cinerama back in 2001. that screen isnt IMAX, but is is HUGE. that was pretty awesome...and the crowd cheered after songs like it was a show. i would love to see a PJ IMAX show.0
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Fucking ignorant bastard. This post isn't about U2. Get over it. Learn to read and then we'll talk.nathanastin wrote:agreed, quite possibly the most overrated band ever; this post is stupid0 -
Yeah a mate said it was great, he felt like he was there.
Ive heard there is a Rolling stones one coming soon as well and that its betterAUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE0 -
u23d was damn incredible too bad their concert tickets are so expensive. to me i'd rather see u2 charge less and NOT do a 3d film, if that was a trade off. if pj had to charge that much for a ticket i'd bash them to.
money its a gas************************************************************************
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Eliot Rosewater wrote:If they really want to give each fan the front-row experience, they need to learn from U2 3D.
I just got back from seeing this in an IMAX theater and it was fucking amazing. Better than any U2 concert I've even been to in person because they play such huge venues and I've never had good seats.
Who else has seen this? Whether you're a U2 fan or not, you should check it out. The camera work is jaw dropping. Despite the fact that U2 always brings an insane amount of energy and the fans are just incredible, you feel very much a part of the show, right there in front. Several times I really felt like I was at a show, with people's arms in the air in front of me, jumping, bouncing, singing....simply amazing. To top it off the footage was from Argentina and as anyone who's seen any South American concert knows, the crowds are about fifty million times better than anywhere in the states.
Yet I couldn't help but think how much MORE amazing it would be if it were Pearl Jam. Is it "selling out" to make such an amazing film? I don't think so. It gave me and millions of other fans the front row experience that I'll never have with U2, and most of them won't either.
Come on you pussies, let's see PJ 3D.
why does seat location have so much control over your shows
1 I look foward to just knowing the shows are comming
2 I look foward to the atmosphere in general
3 its 100 percent music for me, i have a great time in any seat.Some people have religion I have Pearl Jam.
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