Originally posted by KieranU2:I agree with you Joyce, but I feel the band didn't want an extravagant set-up because they were probably under the impression that this was going to be a short tour, which has expanded into a globetrotting showcase of the album. I don't think they wanted this at all, they've maybe been almost coerced into lengthening the tour for some reason.
Aside from that, I think the concept was hurried and I don't blame them for that. To compensate for the lack of view of the band, they've brought a huge 8K screen with them – and that's adequate, it's more than what most bands can provide. My problem was that I'm not exactly tall, and when I was faced with a challenging experience in GA of not physically being able to see the band, even when I was on my tip-toes. Only really saw them at Brussels. Whereas during I+E, I got great views for most gigs, especially Belfast 2 and Glasgow 2. I loved the fact that I could rock up at 7 and get a great spot. I could have walked up even later if I wanted to. MissBonoHewson, your I+E experience was a let down and you probably weren't the only one. I think when they were conjuring the idea and concept for that tour – the idea of multiple shows in each city – they were banking on people attending multiple shows; ergo different experiences on each night. That's the way I saw I+E, it was a different experience every show. But I do think I+E was great catering for both sets of fans: casual fans are more likely to be back a bit, seating or standing, so they get impressive visuals; hardcore fans got to see the band up close and personal (maybe a bit too intimate at points, see Paris DVD e-stage car crash).
A bit of an elaborate rant but it paints a picture of why I wasn't as connected to TJT as I+E.
Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
I also have a feeling that (while it was light years beyond) the original stage, I think they wanted to keep the feel of the original tour.
If you thought you couldn't see the band this tour, imagine seeing them in 1987 when there were no video screens and no b-stage!
"You kids don't know how good you really got it" (to quote my old man...)
Originally posted by Fly40:[image]
JTT 1987
Originally posted by Fly40:His majesty blueeyedboy...
Originally posted by Fly40:...i was on the left side...lost My friends....but i was so Young that i didn't care....My first real Adventure quite alone
I've seen u2 indoor For the ZooTV.but if i have to be sincere,For the greatness that they hold now,they would need Great spaces.like stadiums
It happened to me to see Bowie years ago in a small Concert hall in Milano.i was so near to him that i saw him crying during "Something in the Air".
If i had the chance to see u2 this near i'd pay any price
As a Concert only For the REAL fans