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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Damn last night's show looked amazing.  I had ga tickets to see them in december but unfortunately had to sell them.  Pearl Jam should play the sphere!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,540
    mcgruff10 said:
    Damn last night's show looked amazing.  I had ga tickets to see them in december but unfortunately had to sell them.  Pearl Jam should play the sphere!
    That’s when I’m going! 
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  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
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  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    josevolution said:
    static111 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    To open up with that intro before zoo station… fucking chills man. What a waste that this stays in Vegas. I don't need that venue but I NEED AB in full. Fuck. 
    Yeah but this venue was constructed specially for high end loving music fans like us! I haven’t been this pumped for a show like this in a long time! 
    I hear that but they could pull off a show on a smaller scale in arenas. 
    I bet they do once Larry is back but I’d rather they do Unforgettable Fire in its entirety that is by far my favorite Record! 
    Who is playing instead of Larry?
    Bram Van Der Berg lol not sure what band or where he’s from but that’s a crazy name he can go by any of them 
    I wonder if he just goes by the full name all the time.  Hey Bram Van Der Berg, you are getting a little bit too showy back there.
    Scio me nihil scire

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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,540
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    It’s once in a lifetime for me to experience it I wouldn’t make it a yearly thing! I too like stripped down R&R shows way better then these types of shows will see how I like it, I’m also waiting for members from here to give their reviews I know there’s a couple who are going. 
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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,907
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    this is what I thought when I saw some videos from the other night. It was like the band was an afterthought.  Seeing the vids made me think there is no way PJ would ever play that venue.  overkill on the lights and videos.
  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    josevolution said:
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    It’s once in a lifetime for me to experience it I wouldn’t make it a yearly thing! I too like stripped down R&R shows way better then these types of shows will see how I like it, I’m also waiting for members from here to give their reviews I know there’s a couple who are going. 
    Hope you enjoy it Jose.  I'm sure the music will be great!
    Scio me nihil scire

    There are no kings inside the gates of eden
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    josevolution said:
    static111 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    josevolution said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    To open up with that intro before zoo station… fucking chills man. What a waste that this stays in Vegas. I don't need that venue but I NEED AB in full. Fuck. 
    Yeah but this venue was constructed specially for high end loving music fans like us! I haven’t been this pumped for a show like this in a long time! 
    I hear that but they could pull off a show on a smaller scale in arenas. 
    I bet they do once Larry is back but I’d rather they do Unforgettable Fire in its entirety that is by far my favorite Record! 
    Who is playing instead of Larry?
    Bram Van Der Berg lol not sure what band or where he’s from but that’s a crazy name he can go by any of them 
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  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,800
    pjhawks said:
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    this is what I thought when I saw some videos from the other night. It was like the band was an afterthought.  Seeing the vids made me think there is no way PJ would ever play that venue.  overkill on the lights and videos.

    The sunrise in the desert looked really cool but otherwise way too busy for me.

    Gimme some lasers and color lights, crank the volume to drown out the talkers and I'm good. Hope the fans that like this type of show enjoy it!
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,764
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    And if you have kids, you might be able to send them to college with your savings! 
    PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024:  Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
     
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  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,057
    RatherStarved said:
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    And if you have kids, you might be able to send them to college with your savings! 
    Is it that expensive to go there and look at a screen while a band plays background music?
    Scio me nihil scire

    There are no kings inside the gates of eden
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    static111 said:
    RatherStarved said:
    static111 said:
    I'm as always impressed with U2, but that is the last type of venue I would ever want to see music performed in.  Way too many screens for me.  I like a couple screens for the folks in the cheap seats, some nice lights and a good stage backdrop.  All the square footage of screen surrounding the venue really take away from the performance for me.  My most recent big show was Roger Waters last Oct...music was great, but he really over did it with the screens, this venue takes it to a whole different level.  Guess I can skip going to the sphere.
    And if you have kids, you might be able to send them to college with your savings! 
    Is it that expensive to go there and look at a screen while a band plays background music?
    Ticket prices at 4 levels, all in with up-front fees:
    $140.00
    $267.00
    $400.00
    $500.00

    And of course, there are some Platinum tickets, but they opted not to call them U2 Premium.
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    I am excited.  Seeing them 10/25.  I agree that the show could feel disjointed as the band is so small compared to the screens, but will have to hold my comments until after the show.  I’m 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    Don’t forget that the sound is supposed to be too knotch too in this venue.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,449
    bootlegger10 said:
    Don’t forget that the sound is supposed to be too knotch too in this venue.
    speakers in every seat! 
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    bootlegger10 said:
    I am excited.  Seeing them 10/25.  I agree that the show could feel disjointed as the band is so small compared to the screens, but will have to hold my comments until after the show.  I’m 
    I'm going 10/25 as well.
    Band should look fine to me, I'm in GA.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    Looks wild! Isn’t the first time their stage set up dominates. I recall the PopMart tour and that deal made the band look super tiny
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,540
    Poncier said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    I am excited.  Seeing them 10/25.  I agree that the show could feel disjointed as the band is so small compared to the screens, but will have to hold my comments until after the show.  I’m 
    I'm going 10/25 as well.
    Band should look fine to me, I'm in GA.
    Looking forward to your review! 
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,868
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Looks wild! Isn’t the first time their stage set up dominates. I recall the PopMart tour and that deal made the band look super tiny
    Goes back to the original ZooTV tour in 92/93, especially the outdoor shows. Indoor shows on 1st leg had the same trappings (video screen wall, Trabants hanging over the stage, satellite stage in middle of floor), but when they scaled it up for stadiums it was at the time the biggest spectacle ever on a rock tour. It was quite a change from their previous tours where the stage was pretty bare bones/minimal and it was strictly about the music.
    They along with Willie Williams (their stage designer) have been breaking new ground with each subsequent tour since.
    They were really the most logical act to open The Sphere.
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  • mr bungle
    mr bungle Posts: 1,423
    Poncier said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Looks wild! Isn’t the first time their stage set up dominates. I recall the PopMart tour and that deal made the band look super tiny
    Goes back to the original ZooTV tour in 92/93, especially the outdoor shows. Indoor shows on 1st leg had the same trappings (video screen wall, Trabants hanging over the stage, satellite stage in middle of floor), but when they scaled it up for stadiums it was at the time the biggest spectacle ever on a rock tour. It was quite a change from their previous tours where the stage was pretty bare bones/minimal and it was strictly about the music.
    They along with Willie Williams (their stage designer) have been breaking new ground with each subsequent tour since.
    They were really the most logical act to open The Sphere.
    well said!

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