*** Pearl Jam New York, NY Fanviews 9/11/22 ***

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  • jdesantis1983
    jdesantis1983 Posts: 411
    tdawe said:
    Far be it from me to tell anyone else how to do Pearl Jam, but if you were in the building last night and your takeaway was to nitpick the setlist and complain about too many “hits”, we just live on different planets. 

    Agreed. It was my 4th MSG show and that's the best the crowd has been. I think going light on the GT material was a great move. Hoping for something similar in Camden even if we don't feel the ground shake.
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    Complaining about hits is complaining about a band playing its songs. Makes no sense. We all have songs we are chasing but don't let that prevent you from enjoying the show you did get to see. 
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    Gern Blansten said:
    I think I would be paranoid that something was going to collapse if the building was bouncing.
    You would have dug the shit out of it.

    In one of the boots, 2000 MSG I believe, after DTE Ed got back on the mic and said, I'll paraphrase "We got a little worried because the place was moving and we want it to be safe.  The techs told us they had only felt it move before for Iron Maiden, Grateful Dead, and Van Halen.  So we are in good company."
  • AB285441
    AB285441 Posts: 201
    merlin401 said:
    Very good energy this gig, which might be expected from a hits heavy set list.  I have the most fun at shows like this but the rare ones feel more special and leave more indelible memories.  So really a win-win.  Anyway this was a big hits heavy set, and I think the band just likes the energy of NY and what they can get out of them. 

    Sonic reducer was great (wish Ed skipped the long speech about 9/11 and unity in these decisive times afterwards or of course just moved it because SR into RVM uninterrupted would have been insane from a crowd energy perspective)

    was getting worried about curfew but laughed when Ed said they added an extra Canada show to pay for the MSG fine.  Serious question:  if it’s going to cost you a quarter million dollars, why not just come on stage at 8:40 and play the exact same length?  Doesn’t matter to me but just… I was always curious.

    i thought the first six songs were a really strong start and despite the slower nature, the energy in the building was great!  There was a song where Ed I think either missed some lyrics or cut out but I couldn’t be sure because the singing was so loud (that always is a mark of a good show when that happens here and there!)

    RITFW was indeed rocking.  Purple Rain is fine as a novelty:  I’m good with it being one and done.  

    Really good show.  Of my MSG shows I’d say ultimately middle of the pack.  The one with Slow Lukin was the most insane to me.  But I had a really fun time singing and enjoying the energy.  And I also love Chloe/ crown of thorns!
    Last night was definitely up there, but I agree, 5/21/2010 was the most epic MSG for me...that Lukin slowdown was so amazing...and BM singalong was the best I've ever heard....it's on YouTube and gives me the chills everytime...and the rarities of Sweet Lew and Black Red Yellow
  • JP218404
    JP218404 NJ Posts: 1,412
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    I think I would be paranoid that something was going to collapse if the building was bouncing.
    You would have dug the shit out of it.

    In one of the boots, 2000 MSG I believe, after DTE Ed got back on the mic and said, I'll paraphrase "We got a little worried because the place was moving and we want it to be safe.  The techs told us they had only felt it move before for Iron Maiden, Grateful Dead, and Van Halen.  So we are in good company."
    The garden bounce is the best!
    Marquee 91
    Wetlands 91
    CBGB 91
    Roseland 91
    and many, many more
  • jenjen5769
    jenjen5769 Posts: 108
    My first show ever at the Garden.. absolutely fucking amazing. The energy was unreal!! 
    Band, fans, venue, all of it just blew me away. My ears are still ringing!
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,007
    edited September 2022
    Wanted a great show, Whoever Said and River Cross- got close.  River was "crossed" from SHN as well.  After all these years I need to learn to stop chasing songs and appreciate whatever I get haha!  Btw I didn't think of this as a Greatest Hits setlist and this was my 30th show.  Amazing night but I'll stick to just a few notes:

    Best Garden I ever heard
    Porch lit the place on fire and was so unexpected that early on
    DOTC sounded fantastic to me.  It was slopping last year at SHN (to be expected- debut song and first show in 3 years)
    Chloe/Crown is always epic!
    Purple Rain will be stuck in my head for days
    So much energy from the crowd 

    I've now been to half the MSG shows.  5/21/10 was my favorite but all the others have been great too.  

    Wish I could make Camden.  I'm getting Hartford 2008 vibes (sleeper show).  

    And finally, I cannot believe this is the first time I'm seeing them play a venue in over 6 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    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
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • kosteva2
    kosteva2 Posts: 329
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    I think I would be paranoid that something was going to collapse if the building was bouncing.
    You would have dug the shit out of it.

    In one of the boots, 2000 MSG I believe, after DTE Ed got back on the mic and said, I'll paraphrase "We got a little worried because the place was moving and we want it to be safe.  The techs told us they had only felt it move before for Iron Maiden, Grateful Dead, and Van Halen.  So we are in good company."
    It was the 7/8/03 show I think (the one that they did DVD of).  Grateful Dead, Iron Maiden, and Bruce Springsteen.

    Didn't feel as much bounce in section 105 last night but could see the spotlights bobbing up and down on a few songs.  
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    kosteva2 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    I think I would be paranoid that something was going to collapse if the building was bouncing.
    You would have dug the shit out of it.

    In one of the boots, 2000 MSG I believe, after DTE Ed got back on the mic and said, I'll paraphrase "We got a little worried because the place was moving and we want it to be safe.  The techs told us they had only felt it move before for Iron Maiden, Grateful Dead, and Van Halen.  So we are in good company."
    It was the 7/8/03 show I think (the one that they did DVD of).  Grateful Dead, Iron Maiden, and Bruce Springsteen.

    Didn't feel as much bounce in section 105 last night but could see the spotlights bobbing up and down on a few songs.  
    Yes that is it!  I wasn't sure if they said Bruce or Van Halen, lol.

    I was in 216 and you definitely felt it!
  • droptheleash9
    droptheleash9 Posts: 1,468
    It might take me a few days to recover from this show. We were sitting second row in the pit and the place was rocking all night! My buddy and I were in the second row right in front of Ed and the two guys in front of us on the rail gave us a nod to take in a song from the front row during Better Man and Chloe/Crown. That made what was already an incredible evening even more special and really demonstrated the spirit of what this band is about...being kind to each other and sharing in a sense of community/love for this band. It made my night (and probably my year) and I'll cherish those memories of rocking out in the front row to my favorite band in the best arena in the world for the rest of my life. So to John and the other kind fellow whose name I didn't catch (but whose red mohawk I definitely dug), we are forever grateful!
  • DL3031
    DL3031 Posts: 22
    I was at the bounce show (7/8/03) and was on the floor and felt that -- crazy stuff...I know the years have made the memory come and go a bit (I'm 51 now) but last night's energy in the building for my money surpassed 7/8/03 and any of the other MSG shows that I've attended (seven since 1998 prior to last night). The passion, the energy...just an incredible show and I am so thankful that we still have this band in our lives. Can't wait for Camden on Wednesday, but last night was just special.
  • jadakid
    jadakid Posts: 64
    6th MSG show and the best I can recall, just a little better than 5/21/2010. As everyone has mentioned, the energy was incredible. Both band and crowd. This just seemed like the perfect storm - 2+ year wait from Covid, 9/11 observance, and dare I say, a possible retirement from the road or at least from heavy touring (just something I’ve been personally sensing). 

    Sat in section 1, straight view of the stage just off the floor.

    Sound was phenomenal.  The guy next to me agreed at least for the first bunch of songs that they sounded as close to the studio recordings as we’ve ever heard. Sure maybe tuned down a bit, but the pace of the music and vocals were perfect. I’d occasionally get turned off by them speeding up some songs live, but everything sounded true to the original. 

    Setlist was near perfect. Sure no real deep cuts or rarities, but they hit almost all the big songs we first came to love this band for, so I was really happy with that. And the song selection allowed the ENTIRE arena to sing and clap along which only added to the tremendous energy.  And we got Chloe/Crown, Come Back and Sonic Reducer, so all good with me.

    And of course the energy and vibe was what really made this show stand out and put it over the top for me. McCready is a house of fire. For someone to play that well while moving that much, just unreal. Ed was in great spirits, Matt Cameron killed it.  Fantastic effort from the entire band. 

    I will scoop up this bootleg as soon as it’s available and remember this show for a very long time. 


  • URthekey
    URthekey Posts: 1,912
    Had an absolute blast last night.

    Some pics from the pit:




  • nicknyr15
    nicknyr15 Posts: 9,254
    Sooooooo….
    what happened in GA during porch? 

    Spill the beans!!
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    nicknyr15 said:
    Sooooooo….
    what happened in GA during porch? 

    Spill the beans!!
    I definitely saw punches thrown.
  • pledgeagrievance
    pledgeagrievance Posts: 2,874
    nicknyr15 said:
    Sooooooo….
    what happened in GA during porch? 

    Spill the beans!!
    It was probably about who Eddie was looking  at. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    Actually just went back and watched what I filmed and all I see is a guy grabbing what looks like a face mask?
  • Falling Down
    Falling Down Posts: 845
    Probably someone that was staring at Jill a bit too much 

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  • CROJAM95
    CROJAM95 Posts: 10,867
    ^ Ed said 2 big guys trying to occupy similar space or something

    it was about 5 heads in front of me, saw security swoop in
  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,592
    JimmyV said:
    Complaining about hits is complaining about a band playing its songs. Makes no sense. We all have songs we are chasing but don't let that prevent you from enjoying the show you did get to see. 
    Agree 100% - so tired of the complainers. I can understand people saying that wasn't their favorite show, or even favorite MSG show but to be in that building last night and not enjoy it because the band didn't play a few songs you wanted to hear. 

    This of course excludes Sweet Lew of which ive seen every performance and will certainly complain about if i ever hear again. 

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