U2 in croker

Professey Chin

Xavi6 wrote: »

Contradiction much?

Exceptional musicians are WRONG? Wtf?

Theyre exceptional as in they are gifted and can play very well. Thats a good thing.

They bad thing is theyre following the trend of "listen to me whinge" instead of using their full abilities.I like a lot of Muses music and live they put on a great show.But the lyrics,ballamys voice and the general tone of a lot of their songs makes me want to slap them

Xavi6

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Muse are a second-rate Radiohead clone.

Except they sound nothing like Radiohead of course.....

Whiskey Devil

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Theyre exceptional as in they are gifted and can play very well. Thats a good thing.

They bad thing is theyre following the trend of "listen to me whinge" instead of using their full abilities.I like a lot of Muses music and live they put on a great show.But the lyrics,ballamys voice and the general tone of a lot of their songs makes me want to slap them

Exactly.

menuisier

Whats with all this Muse talk?? they arent even that big, saw there show a few years ago at oxegen good show but wouldnt rank in away close to being the best show i've ever been to and theres no way Muse could sell out three shows in croke park.

the fact that they supported u2 in the states says it all really.

Xavi6

menuisier wrote: »

Whats with all this Muse talk?? they arent even that big, saw there show a few years ago at oxegen good show but wouldnt rank in away close to being the best show i've ever been to and theres no way Muse could sell out three shows in croke park.

the fact that they supported u2 in the states says it all really.

What are you on about?

They sold out two nights in a row at the new Wembley (first band to do so). 160,000 people I believe in total.

So yeah, they're tiny :rolleyes:

Professey Chin

menuisier wrote: »

the fact that they supported u2 in the states says it all really.

Why are you talking past tense about the future....................Doc?

Mossy Monk

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Muse are a second-rate Radiohead clone.

LOL

menuisier wrote: »

Whats with all this Muse talk?? they arent even that big, saw there show a few years ago at oxegen good show but wouldnt rank in away close to being the best show i've ever been to and theres no way Muse could sell out three shows in croke park.

the fact that they supported u2 in the states says it all really.

How would they sell out three Croke Park dates? If U2 were not Irish do you think they would?

Muse sold out two dates at Wembley Stadium 2 years ago. The fact that they are supporting U2 in the states means **** all tbh.

Professey Chin

Mossy Monk wrote: »

How would they sell out three Croke Park dates? If U2 were not Irish do you think they would?

Muse sold out two dates at Wembley Stadium 2 years ago. The fact that they are supporting U2 in the states means **** all tbh.

Then explain how they do it worldwide?

Whiskey Devil

U2 sell out stadiums all over the world. Muse do not, and never will.

Rob_l

Was this current U2 tour a sell out?

Mossy Monk

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Then explain how they do it worldwide?

They are around a hell of a lot longer for a start

Professey Chin

Rob_l wrote: »

Was this current U2 tour a sell out?

Most of it.Still some VIP tickets and stuff available for a few shows

Professey Chin

Mossy Monk wrote: »

They are around a hell of a lot longer for a start

Ok so we can ask about Muse in 20 years or so?If they last that long(seriously doubt that)

Mossy Monk

I'll meet you here in 20 years so

Captain-America

Saw U2 on Friday night. Classy act.

Not too keen on the whole activism and all that jazz they seem to incorporate into it all, but it was a fantastic show.

Professey Chin

Mossy Monk wrote: »

I'll meet you here in 20 years so

Google calendar updated:D

Antar Bolaeisk

Bradley Hot Pediatric wrote: »

Probably just your sitting position so.

We had a mini Mexican wave going down at the Cusack Stand - Canal End, lots of cheering, singing & dancing.

Btw, muscians have carried political messages since time began so it really doesn't bother me. In fact last night made me more aware of the plight of Aung San Suu Kyi so for me it wasn't all lost.

Pity about your crappy seats, I genuinely feel sorry for you because I personally experienced the best gig of my life.

.

I think I may have been near you, Saturday night was it? If so those people over on the left didn't seem to know what a Mexican Wave was about.


Fantastic concert, only seen them twice the last one being the Vertigo tour which I thought was slightly better but definitely head and shoulders above any concert I've ever been at.

Shame about how they tweaked "I'll go Crazy if I don't go Crazy Tonight" which I thought ruined the song, was looking forward to hearing it as it was my favourite song from the new album. Massive difference in crowd behaviour between the new and old stuff as well, thought Bono was going to let the crowd sing all of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".

Could've sworn as well that Bono said he was never going to play "Sunday Bloody Sunday" again after the Vertigo tour.

rossie1977

Mossy Monk wrote: »

They are around a hell of a lot longer for a start

ok by september muse will have released five albums so far, by that time u2 had already released war, unforgettable fire and joshua tree, played at live aid and won 4 grammys

really if you are comparing, resistance must be as big as joshua tree

Mossy Monk

What? I never said Muse were as big as U2. Please read my posts before writing something foolish.

davekdk

I went to U2 in Croke Park on Friday night and was allocated 4 seats at the back of the lower hogan stand, right underneath the upper hogan stand. As a result, I couldnt see the whole stage and the sound quality was very poor.
There were just three more rows of seats behind me, all of which were vacant. I was in row SS, and they only go up to WW.
At 137.50 each (incl booking fee) I think it was a bit wrong to allocate these seats.
A few rows down at the stairwell the view and sound was great, only couldnt stay here too long as kept getting pushed back up to my seat.

Anyone else have similar seats? What did you think?

Cheers.

FunkZ

That'll teach ya to wanna see a midget that used to wear an illuminous hat and a guy that is named after a razor.

Fratton Fred

I blame Bono. If he concentrated more on his fans and less on the third world this sort of thing wouldn't happen.

would it

arybvtcw0eolkf

OK there is much talk here about 'Muse'.

Honestly I've never heard of them, is it because I'm too old? (43) so (and I promise I'm not googling or youtube'ing them) can ANYONE tell me about Muse and why I should have heard of them?.

.

Mossy Monk

Bradley Hot Pediatric wrote: »

can ANYONE tell me about Muse.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muse_band

Blackpitts

Xavi6 wrote: »

What are you on about?

They sold out two nights in a row at the new Wembley (first band to do so). 160,000 people I believe in total.

So yeah, they're tiny :rolleyes:

they struggled to sell all the tickets for the concert in marlay park last year.
I bought 2 tickets the day before the event, so "What are you on about?"

Blackpitts

Xavi6 wrote: »

Except they sound nothing like Radiohead of course.....

ok, close your windows, create an aura of silence around you.
Then put some Muse cd on and listen carefully to Bellamy's voice.
have you done it?

Now put The Bends on and you would think that Bellamy is still singing.

Muse is just a fancy name of a Radiohead-cover band.

Burkatron

Blackpitts wrote: »

ok, close your windows, create an aura of silence around you.
Then put some Muse cd on and listen carefully to Bellamy's voice.
have you done it?

Now put The Bends on and you would think that Bellamy is still singing.

Muse is just a fancy name of a Radiohead-cover band.

Who play original material and no Radiohead stuff at all?

Dan Dare

Bradley Hot Pediatric wrote: »

OK there is much talk here about 'Muse'.

Honestly I've never heard of them, is it because I'm too old? (43) so (and I promise I'm not googling or youtube'ing them) can ANYONE tell me about Muse and why I should have heard of them?.

.

I'm nearly ten years older than you, I have heard of Muse, bought one CD (Black Holes and Revelations) a couple of years ago, its just OK. To be honest I would probably listen to Muse before I would listen to U2. The only U2 album I have is Pop!- so what would I know.:pac:

FunkZ

Blackpitts wrote: »

ok, close your windows, create an aura of silence around you.
Then put some Muse cd on and listen carefully to Bellamy's voice.
have you done it?

Now put The Bends on and you would think that Bellamy is still singing.

Muse is just a fancy name of a Radiohead-cover band.

Srsly?

Muse are incredible, incredible musicians, and the vocals are a LOT different. Feck it, they're even better than Radiohead.

Better name too

Jaysus.

Alessandra

Muse are good but I doubt you would have 80000 people who would pay to go and see them in Croke park.

Xavi6

Blackpitts wrote: »

they struggled to sell all the tickets for the concert in marlay park last year.
I bought 2 tickets the day before the event, so "What are you on about?"

You said they weren't a big band. A band who sells out Wembley stadium two nights in a row has every right to be considered 'big'.

That's what I'm on about.

Pal

Bradley Hot Pediatric wrote: »

OK there is much talk here about 'Muse'.

Honestly I've never heard of them, is it because I'm too old? (43) so (and I promise I'm not googling or youtube'ing them) can ANYONE tell me about Muse and why I should have heard of them?.

.

I am older than you and I honestly haven't a scooby doo who the hell they are.

Not averse to good music, like U2 and lots of bands.
genuinely should I bother trying to find out who Muse are ?

Or are they as I suspect some type of off the beaten path collection of alternative musicians that appeals to a unique minority.
Or are they even a they or just one person ?

Oh whatever. i will just look them up on youtube.............

g5fd6ow0hseima

Say what you want about U2, I despise them. But please dont refer to them as the best band in the world. Nobody can make that claim, only stupid fans who know nothing about music.

Mossy Monk

Xavi6 wrote: »

You said they weren't a big band. A band who sells out Wembley stadium two nights in a row has every right to be considered 'big'.

That's what I'm on about.

The sold out the Parc des Princes in Paris the following weekend also.

Xavi6

Pal wrote: »

I am older than you and I honestly haven't a scooby doo who the hell they are.

Not averse to good music, like U2 and lots of bands.
genuinely should I bother trying to find out who Muse are ?
Or are they as I suspect some type of off the beaten path collection of alternative musicians that appeals to a unique minority.
Or are they even a they or just one person ?

Ok in brief bullet point form -

1. Muse are a three piece from Devon - Matt Bellamy (Vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Wolstenholme (Bass, backing vocals, odd bit of guitar) and Dom Howard (Drums)

2. Debut album 'Showbiz' released in 1999. Followed by 'Origin of Symmetry' (2001), 'Absolution' (2003) and 'Black Holes and Revelations' (2006). Have released two live albums and three dvds.

3. Their style ranges from heavy guitar riffs and soaring vocals to quiet piano melodies (quite often in the same song).

4. Matt Bellamy is a self thought musician who, even if you don't like his style, is impossible to not recognise as a ridiculousy talented individual.

5. They are renowned worldwide for their epic live performances and shows, with highlights including headline sets at Glastonbury, Wembley Stadium, and the Royal Albert Hall.

Definitely worth at least a look imo (though they are my favourite band so I would say that!)

MagicMarker

Matt Bellamy has more talent in his foreskin than U2 put together.

Professey Chin

Ellison Calm Snowflake wrote: »

Say what you want about U2, I despise them. But please dont refer to them as the best band in the world. Nobody can make that claim, only stupid fans who know nothing about music.

I wouldnt describe them as that.
I would say theyre the biggest active band in the world though

Captain Darling

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

I wouldnt describe them as that.
I would say theyre the biggest active **** in the world though

FYP.

rossie1977

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

I wouldnt describe them as that.
I would say theyre the biggest active band in the world though

them and ac/dc i would guess, my last two gigs too, metallica next saturday, nice trilogy

rossie1977

MagicMarker wrote: »

Matt Bellamy has more talent in his foreskin than U2 put together.

edge is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music

Xavi6

rossie1977 wrote: »

edge is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music

Karl Hungus sums it up perfectly with this post -

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Kids squealing out the strained notes to Stairway on a shoddy little SX are greater guitarists than him.

MagicMarker

rossie1977 wrote: »

edge is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music

Na.

His biggest asset is his use of effects, and granted, he's very creative with them. But overall he really lacks.

And no one who had any clue of the talents of Matt Bellamy would say what you did in response to my comment.

rossie1977

MagicMarker wrote: »

And no one who had any clue of the talents of Matt Bellamy would say what you did in response to my comment.

ok sorry, muse are the best band ever on record or live, bellamy is the best front man ever

happy now

MagicMarker

rossie1977 wrote: »

ok sorry, muse are the best band ever on record or live, bellamy is the best front man ever

happy now

Yes.

dr.bollocko

rossie1977 wrote: »

ok sorry, muse are the best band ever on record or live, bellamy is the best front man ever

happy now

Muse? They're ok but they're no Prefab Sprout.

Oh The Humanity

rossie1977 wrote: »

them and ac/dc i would guess, my last two gigs too, metallica next saturday, nice trilogy

Please NEVER mention AC/DC and u2 again in the same sentance.

The Edge is not fit to lick the boots of Angus Young who is the best guitarist on the planet today.

The Edge is just ordinary. U2 ceased being a good band a good 10 years ago. You only had to look at the fans walking up to the gig. Sheeple who hadn't a clue about music.

Spanish and Italian women, japanese tourists and grey haired aul fellas in too short tulip line jeans.

MagicMarker

dr.bollocko wrote: »

Muse? They're ok but they're no Prefab Sprout.

I hate sprouts.

Paparazzo

Oh The Humanity wrote: »

Please NEVER mention AC/DC and u2 again in the same sentance.

The Edge is not fit to lick the boots of Angus Young who is the best guitarist on the planet today.

The Edge is just ordinary. U2 ceased being a good band a good 10 years ago. You only had to look at the fans walking up to the gig. Sheeple who hadn't a clue about music.

Spanish and Italian women, japanese tourists and grey haired aul fellas in too short tulip line jeans.

+1000.
although i'm going tonight. only cos i got one of the cheap tickets. I'll have to iron a crease doen the front of each leg of my jeans and wear a back pack on my front to fit in with all the spanish fans

Professey Chin

Oh The Humanity wrote: »

Please NEVER mention AC/DC and u2 again in the same sentance.

The Edge is not fit to lick the boots of Angus Young who is the best guitarist on the planet today.

The Edge is just ordinary. U2 ceased being a good band a good 10 years ago. You only had to look at the fans walking up to the gig. Sheeple who hadn't a clue about music.

Rolling Stone disagrees :pac:
Edge: 24
Young: 96

Matter of taste obviously but theres a lot on that list I agree with

And as much as I love AC/DC, Youngs not the best guitarist on the planet by any stretch of the imagination.

rossie1977

Oh The Humanity wrote: »

. You only had to look at the fans walking up to the gig. Sheeple who hadn't a clue about music.

Spanish and Italian women, japanese tourists and grey haired aul fellas in too short tulip line jeans.

as opposed to the crowd who travelled out to punchestown a few weeks ago, all drunk before getting on the bus, stopping 5 times for a p*ss on the way to naas, mooning cars as they passed, vomiting on the road, building human pyramids, taking off their shirts in the lashing rain and jumping around banging into each other with no care for small kids at the gig, hmmm

for a person who attended both gigs i enjoyed both, ac/dc and u2 are different and attract different fans obviously, prior to the release of black ice ac/dc hadn't brought out anything of significance since razors edge in 1990, ac/dcs setlist a few weeks ago consisted of 5 new songs, 1 song from 1990, one from 1981 and the rest from b+b and the bon scott era