* MSG 1 Fanviews Here 6/24/2008 *

meme · June 2008

over_bends wrote:

Yea for sure, with the whole fan club seating arrangements I'm sure that's a possibility.

And also from tonight, it's Leash! Enjoy everybody! The crowd is once again nuts. I don't know if I'll upload any others. They came out pretty shaky and blurry. But this one was great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHzoH6NEkk

These are great, thanks for posting. I hope some versions with the whole arena shown will also surface, because we were video-worthy

I am bringing my camera tonight.

JP2026766 · June 2008

I was the relayer for the show last night, and my god what a fantastic show the guys put on. I got my tickets, section 111, side of the stage on Mikes side, about 12 rows back from the stage. For my 359XXX number, these seats were probably the best I've had. I could see the band very clearly, and was even offered to trade by a guy who was middle floor with a 178XXX number, (which made me feel kinda good about my tickets for once!)

Ted Leo was done by 8, giving the impression that the band would come on a little early. The crowd was a little late arriving, but by 8:40 when the show started, seats were full. HTI was great to hear again, the crowd was into it. Before All Night, Ed announced that after some tentative arguments with the folks in NY, they got the curfew pushed back, and then some guys who have gone on the road with them came out and sang backup on All Night which was sweet. During the start of Corduroy, the Garden WAS Bouncing, you could feel the sway up and down. AMAZING!

Faithful was a great treat, as was Down. I think nearly everyone in the building was jumping up and down during GTF. Whipping was played to perfection, and 1/2 Full was on point, although during the jam at the end the amps cut out for about a second which got everyone a little nervous.

The encores just blew me away. LROM, W.M.A, STBC, Miracles, Watchtower...the band just nailed all of these songs...and, the crowd was singing along with every word. I'd certainly say that this show rivaled the crowd of Philly 05, and I don't know if I can pick which one was better, but the energy in the building was something I had never felt.

On a more personal note, I brought my dad to the show for his first time seeing PJ. He was absolutely floored. On the way out, he said to me "You know, I never really understood where you were coming from when you talked about this band...and now I absolutely do."

I can only hope that tonight brings on a show that is equal if not better. Thank you to PJ for a memorable night, and we'll see you at the show tonight!

butterfly1 · June 2008

Well played show with a diverse set list. Mike was really active, and Ed was genuinely happy to be at MSG. I am pretty tired this morning. Oh yeah, didn't get a poster. Maybe tonight.

tomac24 · June 2008

This was my first time MSG, usually go to Camden. What an awsome show and crowd. fist id like to say that the opening band rock the house as well, they did a great job. we had gone to DC on sunday, great show, but the sound was horrible, kept telling myself it wasnt, but after last night i unfortunatly say it again, PJ sounded perfect last night. DC sounded muddy and rushed. ive been to many shows and this is def. at the top. thank you 10c, ive never had a bad seat, great job. NYC was great, wish i was going tonight. by the way,there was alot of KA weed being smoked up last night, im sure that had something to do with the vibe:)

Still Alive in DE · June 2008

ragejoe wrote:

Well... 23 Pearl Jam show... MOST CONSISTENT ENERGY EVER BY FAR... my god how does this band have so much energy??? IM dyin right now, sittin in the SOHO GRAND IN NYC trying to get the energy to go out

The Soho Grand? So where is that located?

augustwest · June 2008

Sea wrote:

Set List: Hard To Imagine, Save You, Why Go, All Night (With guest vocalists Fonzi Thorton, Arif St. Michael, Vaneese Thomas), Corduroy, Faithfull, Small Town, Down, Unemployable, Given To Fly, Who You Are (With guest vocalists Fonzi Thorton, Arif St. Michael, Vaneese Thomas), Whipping, 1/2 Full, Even Flow, Present Tense, Daughter, Do The Evolution

Encore 1: Love Reign O'er Me (Pete Townshend), W.M.A. (With guest vocalists Fonzi Thorton, Arif St. Michael, Vaneese Thomas), Leash, Spin The Black Circle, Wasted Reprise, Porch

Encore 2: No More, Crazy Mary (Victoria Williams), Comatose, I Believe In Miracles (with guest C.J. Ramone playing bass guitar) (Ramone, Ray), Alive

Encore 3: All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan), Indifference

Please share your Fanviews of the show here...the Fanview threads are preserved on the board.

it'll be a short review cause i have limited time on the computer

loved ted leo's energy and especially that song bomb repeat bomb. he was thankin PJ a lot, which was cool. he moved from song to song quickly, considering he only had 30mins, as he said. not many people in their seats for his set :(

it was cool that PJ was experimenting cause i thought the back up singers was a cool thing to do...anything to make it different.

the floor was indeed bouncing up and down and that was a crazy feeling

more than anything else they played love reign and i cant thank them enough for that nugget. such a great song. absolutely incredible

a lot of singers for no more, which was very powerful.

also they played watchtower which surprised me and i love that song so much. the band does a really good job at cover songs.

overall based on the show and the whole nyc/msg experience i'd give it 9.5 out 10...it doesn't get a 10 cause the double vodkas were $15

guitar0zero · June 2008

Deebs41 wrote:

Gadzooks!

That is all.

one word that says it all, Gadzooks!

Heineken Helen · June 2008

whome13 wrote:

Three best quotes of the night:

"I now have 'Tom Brady love' for Eddie Vedder." -random guy outside after the concert
"I'd like to thank God who I don't believe in for this support" -Ed in encore
"Did they play Ten?" -some guy who missed the first part of the main set

LMFAO... they're brilliant!

Heineken Helen · June 2008

ThrowUrArmsAroundMe wrote:

On a more personal note, I brought my dad to the show for his first time seeing PJ. He was absolutely floored. On the way out, he said to me "You know, I never really understood where you were coming from when you talked about this band...and now I absolutely do."

Awwwww

I love that moment when other people finally get it

Sprunkn7 · June 2008

I felt the bounce for the first time last night. It was just incredible!

Mrs.Vedder78 · June 2008

ThrowUrArmsAroundMe wrote:

I was the relayer for the show last night, and my god what a fantastic show the guys put on. I got my tickets, section 111, side of the stage on Mikes side, about 12 rows back from the stage. For my 359XXX number, these seats were probably the best I've had. I could see the band very clearly, and was even offered to trade by a guy who was middle floor with a 178XXX number, (which made me feel kinda good about my tickets for once!)

Ted Leo was done by 8, giving the impression that the band would come on a little early. The crowd was a little late arriving, but by 8:40 when the show started, seats were full. HTI was great to hear again, the crowd was into it. Before All Night, Ed announced that after some tentative arguments with the folks in NY, they got the curfew pushed back, and then some guys who have gone on the road with them came out and sang backup on All Night which was sweet. During the start of Corduroy, the Garden WAS Bouncing, you could feel the sway up and down. AMAZING!

Faithful was a great treat, as was Down. I think nearly everyone in the building was jumping up and down during GTF. Whipping was played to perfection, and 1/2 Full was on point, although during the jam at the end the amps cut out for about a second which got everyone a little nervous.

The encores just blew me away. LROM, W.M.A, STBC, Miracles, Watchtower...the band just nailed all of these songs...and, the crowd was singing along with every word. I'd certainly say that this show rivaled the crowd of Philly 05, and I don't know if I can pick which one was better, but the energy in the building was something I had never felt.

On a more personal note, I brought my dad to the show for his first time seeing PJ. He was absolutely floored. On the way out, he said to me "You know, I never really understood where you were coming from when you talked about this band...and now I absolutely do."

I can only hope that tonight brings on a show that is equal if not better. Thank you to PJ for a memorable night, and we'll see you at the show tonight!

Thank you so much for the relay last night!

I'm glad you had a great time at the show and I hope tonight is not different!

Champagne Breakfast · June 2008

In all my years MSG 1 had the best crowd I have ever seen in this entire area.
Especially the first 10 songs or so. Wow. Last time they were there the stage and ground shook late in the show, this time the ground shook starting at song 2.

HermanBloom · June 2008

Thorns2010 wrote:

This was my 12th show, and while I thought it was a good one...it didn't feel like anything special to me.

I've always said seat location doesn't matter to me, but thats really the only thing I can think of as to why I didn't enjoy it more.

I was row 30 on the floor, or 4th row after the break in the floor. And I would say these were the 3rd furthest back I've been.

Maybe I'm just getting old...I dunno (I'm only 27) but once the 2nd encore started I was dead. I still rocked my ass off, and I did so the whole night, but I dunno I just wasn't feeling it.

It was cool hearing songs I haven't heard live yet, but yeah, I guess it being my first show since San Fran III in '06 and the awsomeness of being in the pit only about 5-6 people deep is hard to live up too?

I hate to say it, but I kind of agree with this; got tired quickly and my seats keep getting worse each show I go to even though I've been a member for over 10 years. I understand it's MSG and I liked these seats better than Camden. I thought the crowd was great and loud, but there weren't any surprises and the set was too similar to Camden I (the only other show I have seen so far). They opened each set with the same song. Did I mention, No More sucks.

TransplantedNewf · June 2008

Fucking Amazing. It's all i can say right now. BRILLIANT.

patrickredeyes · June 2008

Great Fucking Show!!!

Gossard_Is_God · June 2008

This setlist looks the most average so far of the tour

3inputchick · June 2008

Hopefully they will mix the set list up tonight.

I can't stand hearing Ed bitch about the war....... I appreciate his ability to have his own views... but come up with something new.

I love this band, and because of that i fell as if i have the ability to critique now come on boys... tonight open with something new.... Ed, change your shirt, play Comeback damn it, and for the love of god.... please please please open with Long Road......

cutz · June 2008

over_bends wrote:

Everyone needs to stop what they are doing and watch this. The camera work needs well... work but I tried my best to keep my hands steady, although I think it came out just fine. Anyway, chills will run down your spine. This is a performance for the ages. Mark it down. LROM - MSG/08... classic. Wow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7PuHTqiGTw

Chill is right. Pat yourself on the back because i think you did a pretty good job with the camera. Thanks for letting me relive that again. Was i the only one who almost "CAME", after they played LROM?>LOL!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Steve Dunne · June 2008

good show last night. was in the last row on the floor before the incline, so sightlines were an issue for my 5'5'' friend.

that said, great crowd, and pearl jam did something tonight to live up to their name, and that is JAM. i came away with the memories of the guys jamming more than i can remember, which certainly extended the show, but provided enough room for improvisation. this was my first show of the year, so i'm comparing it to other years and not against the other shows so far.

looking forward to 3 more, but like 3IC said, i'd love to see a little more variety with opening/closing songs. very jealous of those hitting tonight's show...i have a feeling it will be epic.

NYbenben · June 2008

Hail Hail Madison Square Garden... The Worlds Greatest Arena hosted the Worlds Greatest Rock Band last nite and they tore it up!!!

i think PJ OWNS the Garden... Some of their best shows have been in that building and last nite was no exception!!

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