Originally posted by SJKamal:[..]
If they had done the EI tour in 2016 as planned would it have been an issue using the same stage and concept? It was the innocence and experience tour.
Originally posted by u2wanderer1:Its not always been a love affair for me with U2. I’ve even jumped off the ship a couple of times when not happy with what they were putting out or where I found my life going a different path. And that includes skipping some tour legs when I haven’t been feeling it.
It didn’t change they have a lot of songs I have always loved and always will love. And a lot of amazing shows I have been able to get to. Those are there regardless.
And it didn’t hurt to take a breather. Both times I did take a break when I was lured back I enjoyed what they were doing even more because I had had a bit of separation. If this project isn’t for you think about skipping it. I hear the next one will be quite different…
I’ve been listening to U2 for 40 years now. I’m kind of enjoying these looks into the rear view mirror. Last year I sat down and listened to every song, because I was writing a book that looks at each and every song. But if not for that? Some of these songs aren’t in my playlist any more. Pride is one I almost never listen to. And this week I’ve found myself with it running around my brain a bit. Contemplating the lyrics and how they’ve changed. Really love how the drums come in - reminded me instantly of the drumming on “The Troubles” in concert…
Is it better than the original? Most of these will never be better. But it’s good to sit and listen again with fresh ears. I’m hoping there’s 10-15 that I enjoy enough to listen to over time. (I’m not hopeful it’s the 16 on the single disc version haha.) But then again I’ve always been a fan of alternate versions of the songs. “The Fly” from the Elevation tour. That remix of “I’ll Go Crazy”, Martha Wainwright’s version of “Stories for Boys”. It’s rare I actually go back and listen to the originals anymore anyway…
Just a few thoughts. Off to continue hunting for the alternate vinyl colours that will be popping up…I’m sure I’ll be in Vegas, and I’ll enjoy whatever they put together for SOS / Baby. I’m in a spot I am enjoying what they do and interested to hear more.
Originally posted by u2wanderer1:Its not always been a love affair for me with U2. I’ve even jumped off the ship a couple of times when not happy with what they were putting out or where I found my life going a different path. And that includes skipping some tour legs when I haven’t been feeling it.
It didn’t change they have a lot of songs I have always loved and always will love. And a lot of amazing shows I have been able to get to. Those are there regardless.
And it didn’t hurt to take a breather. Both times I did take a break when I was lured back I enjoyed what they were doing even more because I had had a bit of separation. If this project isn’t for you think about skipping it. I hear the next one will be quite different…
I’ve been listening to U2 for 40 years now. I’m kind of enjoying these looks into the rear view mirror. Last year I sat down and listened to every song, because I was writing a book that looks at each and every song. But if not for that? Some of these songs aren’t in my playlist any more. Pride is one I almost never listen to. And this week I’ve found myself with it running around my brain a bit. Contemplating the lyrics and how they’ve changed. Really love how the drums come in - reminded me instantly of the drumming on “The Troubles” in concert…
Is it better than the original? Most of these will never be better. But it’s good to sit and listen again with fresh ears. I’m hoping there’s 10-15 that I enjoy enough to listen to over time. (I’m not hopeful it’s the 16 on the single disc version haha.) But then again I’ve always been a fan of alternate versions of the songs. “The Fly” from the Elevation tour. That remix of “I’ll Go Crazy”, Martha Wainwright’s version of “Stories for Boys”. It’s rare I actually go back and listen to the originals anymore anyway…
Just a few thoughts. Off to continue hunting for the alternate vinyl colours that will be popping up…I’m sure I’ll be in Vegas, and I’ll enjoy whatever they put together for SOS / Baby. I’m in a spot I am enjoying what they do and interested to hear more.
Originally posted by cmaly:Fun Fact: Vegas is an environmental nightmare in real time. Bloated and obscene. I hope U2 is witty enough to sing about "rivers running dry". Enjoy the jumbo shrimp.
Originally posted by u2wanderer1:[..]
Can’t wait to see how they mix in the environmental angle into these shows. It’s supposed to play a big role…
