U2 and Keane at MSG
I saw U2 at Madison Square Garden last night, and it was one of the best live concerts I've ever seen.
The opening act was a group called Keane from a small town in England. Although Keane is only comprised of three musicians (vocals, keyboards, and drums), they are able to create quite a sonic landscape. The vocals were strong and clear, and they were a pleasure to listen to. One track that they played was "Nothing In Your Way" which will be recorded in New York and probably be released on their next album. I liked them enough that I will purchase one of their albums soon—probably the extended album/DVD "Hopes and Fears".
As for U2, the group is comprised of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. They are one of the best live acts out there and their shows have a lot of energy. I really liked the light show that went along with the music too—particularly the many ribbons hanging from the ceiling with colorful lights and images projected on them. There was also a large monitor above the stage to show the four band members performing. The audience cheered and sang along to all the songs. Here is the song list for the concert:
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
Elevation
I Will Follow
The Electric Co.
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Beautiful Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own (This song was dedicated to Bono's dad Bob.)
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday (Up on the monitor: all religions should "coexist.")
Bullet the Blue Sky
Happy Birthday (Celebrating Luciano Pavarotti's 70th birthday)
Is There a Time? (Up on the monitor: Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
Pride (In the Name of Love)
Where the Streets Have No Name
One
Encore
Zoo Station
The Fly
With or Without You
Second Encore
All Because of You
Yahweh
Bad (This song was dedicated to NY poet Patti Smith.)
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The concert was phenomenal and, if you're a U2 fan, you should definitely see them live on the Vertigo Tour. Here are a few related links:
www.one.org
www.u2.com
www.keanemusic.com
The opening act was a group called Keane from a small town in England. Although Keane is only comprised of three musicians (vocals, keyboards, and drums), they are able to create quite a sonic landscape. The vocals were strong and clear, and they were a pleasure to listen to. One track that they played was "Nothing In Your Way" which will be recorded in New York and probably be released on their next album. I liked them enough that I will purchase one of their albums soon—probably the extended album/DVD "Hopes and Fears".
As for U2, the group is comprised of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. They are one of the best live acts out there and their shows have a lot of energy. I really liked the light show that went along with the music too—particularly the many ribbons hanging from the ceiling with colorful lights and images projected on them. There was also a large monitor above the stage to show the four band members performing. The audience cheered and sang along to all the songs. Here is the song list for the concert:
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
Elevation
I Will Follow
The Electric Co.
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Beautiful Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own (This song was dedicated to Bono's dad Bob.)
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday (Up on the monitor: all religions should "coexist.")
Bullet the Blue Sky
Happy Birthday (Celebrating Luciano Pavarotti's 70th birthday)
Is There a Time? (Up on the monitor: Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
Pride (In the Name of Love)
Where the Streets Have No Name
One
Encore
Zoo Station
The Fly
With or Without You
Second Encore
All Because of You
Yahweh
Bad (This song was dedicated to NY poet Patti Smith.)
40
The concert was phenomenal and, if you're a U2 fan, you should definitely see them live on the Vertigo Tour. Here are a few related links:
www.one.org
www.u2.com
www.keanemusic.com
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