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An HONEST Review of U2 in concert live at The Sphere in Las Vegas - OPENING WEEKEND 9/30/23 U2:UV
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2023
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I was there opening night. Live in Vegas, worked 20+ years in event marketing, attended thousands of concerts. It's beyond words. Spectacular the bar has been set.
it really was - thanks for listening
Seems like a perfect venue for Vegas. Not sure it would fit in that well in more traditional cities.
They didn’t lose the crowd. With the Sphere technology it tends to risk over shadow the band’s talent. Making the event all about the video display and not the music. It was nice that they dumbed it down a bit and let the audience connect with the band only. Then when the video came on it was even better. All good shows are like a roller coaster.
Phenomenal! U2 just keeps getting better. Sphere unbelievable, a must to see in person. Thank you Bono, Edge, Adam, Bram & we missed u Larry.
I’m a diehard and my favorite songs( listening to livestream/watching videos) were So Cruel/Acrobat/Ultraviolet/Love is Blindness!
I totally get what you are saying about the hits.
Yes, there’s nowhere for him to run! Stage is small, no runway, no small stage. He sweats massively during every tour. People are comparing him to all the previous tours.
They always play about 2 hours.
I'm not a diehard but I love U2 and there music, I'm 56, I grew up with them. Bono's voice is strong as ever and can still belt out his music. But his lower sense of mobility came after a bike accident in Nov 2013 in NYC where he broke 7 bones and fractured his eye socket. He once said in a BBC interview "I feel I may never be able to play the guitar again".
I noticed shortly afterwards that it looks like he had nerve damage in that arm. @@outdoorliving4724
I did notice the limited stage.
This was the perfect band, album, and concept to open this venue. If you're not familiar with Achtung Baby and ZooTV, the concept will be lost on you, as the tour for that album, in the early 90's, was extremely innovative. I'm looking forward to the show and the interactive experience, and hearing the entire Achtung Baby album. They've done this before where they toured for the Joshua Tree album a few years ago.
This was a great experience. Hands down a 10/10. I was on the floor opening night and the crowd was great. I didn’t notice the crowd being out of touch. There were 98% diehard fans the rest were their kids who didn’t know them well. I think it was a great night and a huge win for the band.
How were the views from the floor? (views of the band as well as the sphere)? I see the stage is pretty high, thinking GA might be better a little far back.
@@vkuperman I was maybe 5-7 “rows” from the stage which was great but I went back towards the divider to rest my back and the view of the screen was better. I think the secret best spot might be the 300 level. If you want to appreciate the visual effects. I spoke with people who told me they were in the 200 level and it was good but the further back you get obstructed from the 300 level blocking the view of the screen at the top. I know long winded but if you haven’t gone yet and gotten tix I hope this helps.
On the floor the energy was there the whole night for sure!
Thank you so much! I will be seeing them from the floor as well as a second might from the 300s so you have given me assurance!
And good note about resting my back :-)
Yes! It looked Incredible, LOVE this album Achtung Baby. x
You are spot on! Not a big U2 fan but this show was next level. I was in 309 and the screen was amazing. The crowd around me were singing along and lots of gasps when the cool graphics came on. The sound was amazing, crisp and clear. Really looking forward to more shows.
Thanks for listening
How would section 400s be so far as seeing the full scope of the screens, (behind you)? Just curious why they're cheaper than the 200s and 300s, perhaps because they're farther away from the band??
@@desertflower13 I think you are correct, 400s are further from band so less expensive. I think it will take a few visits to find the sweet spot. I think the 400s would give you a good overall look at the visuals without having to look around too much.
@@desertflower13 400 will give you a great view of the entire scope of the graphics but you going to be really far from the van. That's the trade-off. Hey at least in the stadium if you sit up top you're really far from the band and don't have any upside here at least you have a great view of the graphics
Super thanks to you!!! I am seeing the show in December and I am just thrilled and really waiting for the Acrobat, Love is Blindness etc so the not-so-hits will be my pinnacle and favorite of the show. Just writing this here for two reasons 1. is to thank you for your review and 2. if U2 people happen to read it, then please keep the Acrobat, Love is Blindness, So Cruel!!!! I just want to experience it so so much.
Great review. The whole point of featuring Achtung, Baby was the anniversary of that album. That was also the album where they stretched the boundaries of visual experience on their tour supporting it back in the day. Bono said in their interview with CBS that it was fitting that this tour was a new step in visual experience that was similar to that original tour for that album. Great video!
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
Last time I saw them the ticket cost me £9.00 and all they had was a backdrop of Boy and a flurry of dry ice every now and then!
They've come a long way haha
@@JoeInVegasReviewsBit like the view from your seat haha
music has its own visuals that the video screens kind of try and replace but it's a distraction for me
I'm at a point that I really look forward to your reviews, Good Stuff!
Looking at the highlights posted on YT I really want to see this show (or any show at the sphere ) and your review just confirms it.
Thanks so much.. I appreciate u listening!! Happy it helps!
I went on Sunday night Oct 8th. (concert #5 I believe). It was unreal. My 12th time seeing U2. They are my favourite band of all time. I was apprehensive that the sphere would overshadow the band. This concert surpassed my expectations. It was life changing. Setlist was perfection, band was perfection. The visuals only added to that, but at the same time it felt intimate because of the energy and emotion that Bono gives. This has taken over top place of my favourite concert ever. Bono sounded better than he ever has. Having said all that, the overhang SUCKS. Why would they design such a building to focus on the screen, and then block off the screen for rows 22 and above? And sell overhang tickets at a premium? Bad move on the sphere's and live nation's part. Definitely avoid the 100 sections in the higher rows., but if you get the chance to see this concert, just go!
I was at the same gig and I agree, the band put on a fantastic performance. I'd seen clips of earlier performances and Bono's voice was off. But at this concert he was perfect. The set list was fantastic. I was in section 110 and it is not a great spot to see the graphics.
I’ve been watching the build and waiting for it to open, I can’t wait to see everything else it will do. It looks like you said pretty fucking amazing!!
As a die hard U2 fan.. the main reason I want to go is to hear the entire Achtung Baby album... Sorry they did not play all the radio hits for you. Most of us who have seen them long enough are very happy to see the return of songs they have not really featured in decades.
I just love hearing the early days on there career, they had tons of great music, it's U2 in my books. But still it was out of this world and planning to go again!
I could not agree more. Enough with the 80's hits. they did the JT revival already. I mean, I loved them in the 80's but they peaked in the 90's. Their best decade. Although I have been a fan since the early 80's, I only listen to their 90's stuff these days. So I hope that they will skip most of their 80's hits in favour of Zooropa and pop tracks and more 90's album B side tracks to replace their hits. I know it won't happen but still..
yep Achtung Baby all the way - maybe if they had more visuals during it then the norms would be happy! but i'd prefer achtung b-sides to hits tbh!
Achtung Baby are all hits to me, just needed a few more older songs that got me addicted to them back in the 80's. Not going to stop me seeing them again for the 2nd time at the Sphere tonight:)
@@jpmcaptureone I'am also going twice (on the 11th and 13th) Have a great evening tonight!
I've loved this Band since seeing them at The US Festival. Many U2 Concerts later - We took our daughters to Achtung Baby Concert at Dodger Stadium. We lost Alyssa in 2020 at 43 - So our family had to see U2 on her birthday 10/5 - And I'm sure she enjoyed the Show as much as us. Oh, This is your parents concert - You've Got To Love Rock & Roll.
Thanks for listening and sorry for your loss
Your welcome Joe I found your review honest and informative. I grew up in Ireland with U2 so am slightly bias and a big fan but not a blind one. I love music all types and will listen to most and give it a listen. Musicians are gifted people and deserve to be appreciated more as they feed our soul and to experience live music is an essential part of living and can heal & change the world. I love the new concert venue The Sphere and I agree it’s a game changer I have followed it’s development from when information on it appeared in the media. I hope to get to visit it whenever I get to revisit Las Vegas which I was only in once for a long weekend back in around 2000 as a guest of an industry provider. I wish the venue all the best for the future depending on what artists appear and other events they hold there I hope that it gets into a profitable situation in a period short enough to allow them to continue. I know an accountant would have never allowed it be built but an artist and history maker would and did. I compare it to one of the new wonders of the World hats off to all concerned. In Hamburg Germany they build a new concert hall for their orchestra and it’s exactly a game changer and an architectural new wonder of the World and also a project that had huge over spends but got built and opened. Those that can afford to be entertained need to support these new venues to experience live music of all types and the multi genre of technology that is improving the experience into the future. U2 were brave I feel to be the first at the new venue but they have made it and this is like a rebirth for them. The energy will come I know the day before the opening night Bono was not happy with the rehearsal, all new venues have issues which they learn from and improve the more they use them. The Sphere is the future here and now. U2 will always be know as a Global Band of 4 boys from Dublin , the Irish are there greatest critics but we still love them and are very proud of what they have achieved but maybe don’t like to tell them particularly Bono as we find his head is big enough. I am glad he didn’t use the event to push his causes he is getting on like all of us and I think politics needs to be left to the next generation now he has done more than his bit. I wish all concerned with The Sphere every success long into the future and I agree there should be at least one on every continent in the World to allow the audience’s experience the game changer in live entertainment. Live It Love It Like It 💪🇮🇪🇪🇸🇪🇺🇺🇸❤️😎 D
I saw U2 at the Sphere it was great. I loved it. I can see it only getting better and better.
I've watched several of these video's three times now....at least 80 different minutes of the new Sphere with U2. The first time I watched the first one I was blown away;....amazing. Each time I watched them again, I was less impressed....not about what I was seeing because it is an impressive achievement, but because of what I like about concerts....and that is watching the band, the musicians! At 79 years old, that will never change. I was a drummer for a long time. Like you Joe, I love going to concerts and want to get as close to the band as I can. Watching the musicians is as important to me as listening to them. I wouldn't pay an arm and a leg to watch a concert where the band is lost in the graphics. I wouldn't go to the sphere after watching these video's because any band will be lost in that postage stamp style stage. I saw U2 live in 2006 in Honolulu...they were awesome.....I'd pay to see them again.....in a normal venue....not in this place. I wouldn't pay to see anybody in the Sphere....unless the price was normal and I was less than 100 feet from the stage so I could watch the reason I went.....to see the band. I wish the developers the best.
Remember Bobby Fuller ?💃🕺🤓
Hearing all of Achtung Baby made this the perfect setlist for us hardcore U2 fans
Not really, Actung Baby is not my favourite album. I like their more raw sound from the early 80’s. Maybe because I am little older.
I"m going in two weeks and I can't wait! Thanks for the honest review.
Thanks for that great review. I've been with U2 since they came from Ireland. So soooo many great shows and being this is the anniversary of Auchtung Baby and all that, I'll get to my point.
I had cataract surgery on my eyes, I was left with severe retinal damage. I don't see colors correctly, I see contrasting colors, which makes me very confused and I'm legally blind. Besides needing a babysitter technically to get me through airports and then to a seat, I'm sad that seeing this show would be such a challenge for me to even sit through with all the sensory overload.
Remember, retinas are connected to your brain. I've begged people to come with me, I'd pay for everything, but in my world these days, U2 isn't anyone's cup of tea, since it's mostly younger people who would have the ability to bring me. I think just for anyone to be in that Sphere no matter who is there would be great. I tried to "watch" it on my TV and it was hard to take in. They lost me around the acoustic parts though.
I would like to put an even stronger hex on the Dr who fucked up my eyes and never had to be accountable. I feel like I had to be there for this show.
Unfortunately, I have to pass but thanks to all who have reviewed this and to those who made videos of this show that I was at least be able to at listen to them again.
Thanks everyone! 😢❤
We were on the floor at it was still insane. 30 feet from the band and were still fully engulfed in the multimedia experience. Far and away the best concert I’ve ever been to.
Good to hear, I have GA in January
I was there a few days ago. Same place, about 30 feet in GA. Amazing. I can't wait to go again!
The fans love Auctung Baby. I think its an excellent choice at this venue for its anniversary. The tour for that album in 91 was ground breaking and visual overload...great for the sphere. Thanks for the review. I want to go, but might be priced out.....
Great review! I’m sure in person it’s such a great experience. For me after watching the videos, I feel the screen problems are the main issue. Bono looks better than he has in recent years and looks up to the task. Some songs are a little obscure but they are good songs. Like with Vertigo, I don’t know why they chose to not use the red trippy imagery that they usually use. What a missed opportunity. Did they even show the baby inside? And also the band has to be shown a little more on the screen. I like the no politics and philanthropy, that’s refreshing. All in all I think they are going to quickly fix the little problems. Should be fun to see. Regardless, love U2, and it’s only gonna get better.
No politics during a rock concert. What a concept! If I wanted preaching, I’d go to a rally
Even on my little tablet it looks epic I can only imagine how great in person would be,great review of the band & technology
Saw the show on 10/5. It was amazing and I was grateful to have gotten tickets for opening week. Really great song choices - with the knowledge up front that we know it was going to be based on Achtung Baby. I've seen U2 play live in five decades - the 80s, 90s, 00, 10s, and now the 20s. This was the best show since Joshua Tree. All the best songs off Achtung Baby, plus many of their key hits from earlier and later albums. I would have enjoyed them finding a way to get Bullet the Blue Sky in there, but at a certain point there is a limited amount of time to work with and choices have to be made. Plenty of other early hits didn't make the cut either, but I thought that would have been a good one. Vertigo, Elevation, and Beautiful Day were excellent choices from the later catalog. The visuals were fantastic and the band did a great job. I hope I'm still rocking out when I'm their age... which leads me to the important question: how did all those old people get into the concert? Especially the one I keep seeing in the mirror? Also, the new drummer was great and Bono's comments about Larry were perfect. That even three of the four of them are still doing this 40+ years later says a lot. I wouldn't spend the money I spent on these tickets again, but I'd go again if I could.
Most incredible concert experience I’ve ever attended in 40 years.
I was at the opening concert - Friday. WOW !!!!
Thanks for the breakdown. Cant wait to go next Friday
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for sharing the video… And for sharing your thoughts. Especially on the same night as the show.
Thanks for listening I appreciate it
Really great review, I think I fall right about in your line of U2 fanhood. They were my favorite band around the vertigo/elevation tours where it seemed like they just had the perfect mix of greatest hits for me when I was going to half a dozen shows a tour. I could live without 2 or 3 songs from achtung baby but appreciate them giving the diehards their wish. I have been on the fence about spending the money even though.I live in Vegas, think you pushed me over the top to go see them.
Thanks for listening it seems like prices have gone up since they started I think all the media attention has made people really want to go out and see. But honestly it's worth the money for the overall experience
I was on the middle of the floor and was amazing, the part you feel "Lost the crowd" I feel too close to the band like a private concert, nothing behind no big screen... was amazing on the floor
Agree!
Thanks for the insight...I bought tickets last week for the Dec. 13th show. We're flying from Austin to experience this. You're right...spend the money. I felt like a later date would allow them to develop the show aligning with the technology. We bought in the 300 section because we felt like we'd be sort at the center of the sphere and up higher. We're 23 years into the 21st century... so...yeah...we're all living in the future. It should be fun.
On point
MY LETTER TO U2-1987
I saw you guys on the Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at MTSU-Middle Tennessee State University Saturday November 28th 1987. The Bodeans opened up for you. I remember at the time Larry had a crush on Wynonna Judd and she came out and sang a duo with Bono!
I didn't have tickets to the show. A friend of mine drove us 3 hours from East Tennessee to see the show. We bought tickets at the box office for $18.50. We ended up 8th row center stage!
I remember back then the band held back tickets for fans who were willing to make the drive and couldn't get tickets via phone or record store locations.
Thanks again to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr for making a special album and tour! I was 18 and had just graduated High School that year!
All the Best!
Gary Lagstrom
You’re welcome
Set list was incredible. Bono was lacking in energy a bit compared to previous shows. But wow, I'd love to see this show. I saw Actung Baby tour several times as a kid in the 90s. This seems so amazing.
Finally the best seats in the house are up the back. I hope there are motion sickness bags supplied. Some of the graphics really throw you off balance
this is why the screen isnt used 100% for the whole show...
Imagine all of a sudden having to give a wizz, and the nearest restroom is 300 people behind you... That would Be The Epitome of Vertigo!!!
Even Better than The Real Thing was a little too much for me, had to look away. But other than a few songs early in the show, they do tone it down.
@@paulscozzari1787 How was the sound?
@@teleguy5699 Sounds was great! You could hear each instrument clearly and Bono even whispering. At some points Edge's guitar was a little too low but I think they are still working out the kinks.
Thank you for this.
Absolutely terrific review.
Thank you for really putting the entire "SPHERE" concept into perspective.
Yes, The Sphere is a mind blowing experience, and I love the way in which your analysis deconstructed, AND THEN, RECONSTRUCED "The Sphere Experience." Especially giving us the lowdown on the best seats in the 200's level for the most immersive experience.
GREAT REVIEW, and yes; I love U2! They have constantly & continuously raised the bar; so far; THAT THEY ARE THE BAR!
Thanks for listening I appreciate it
They chose U2 because of their fan base
Because of their process and their creative energy
Their connection with their audience were why the Venetian and sphere could do this so awesomely
Thank you
Thanks for sharing here will have to see and experience cheers
I agree with you about the bands energy..... I wish I could have seen this show. But I did see them back in the 80s on the joshua tree tour, which was amazing......
Great video! Thanks for sharing! 73
Thanks so much for listening
Wow, great review! I've only seen U2 twice (not recently) but they could be-or close to it- the greatest live rock band ever. I think they benefit from their larger stage when they tour. I'll be in Vegas in December. It's my fourth trip there this year so I was trying to get by very cheaply. But I might have to pop for a ticket for this show however!
Went to Saturday show number 4 wearing my original Zoo TV t-shirt. It was just absolutely grand from the visuals that looked so real and the sound was incredible. It was worth every penny. I hope U2 will extend residency so Larry can get a chance to do some shows.
Agreed - I didn’t go to see them this time because Larry wasn’t there
They did just extend, but Larry still won't be there unfortunately.
I know I feel bad that Larry still won’t be able to do any shows.
I think if a lower portion of the screen was dedicated to displaying a camera feed of just the band, you’d have a the best of both worlds - a more immersive experience viewing the band along with all the fancy graphics.
What a great review I really enjoyed it
Wish I could see it
Thanks so much for listening
Pink Floyd at Earls Court in 1994 is the most spectacular gig I’ve been to to this date, but that looks incredible!
Love the review and footage , thanks for sharing. Nothing Compares To You is actually a Prince song. U2 publicized that these shows would be Achtungcentric , so it’s no big surprise
Inevitably popular “hits” would be absent from the setlist. The larger he catalogue and longer the history of a band, makes it like trying to get 10 lbs of stuff into a 2 pound bag. Along with the time constraint , nearly impossible to fit them all in. 🎸👍
they honoured her passing because she was Irish - and said as much the night I saw them Nov 1
Bono has aged. We can't expect his performance and voice to be that of 20 years ago. He and the rest if the band still deliver a great show/performance.
Great review. I have 400 seats for Oct, 100 seats for Nov, and the floor for Dec.
Excited to get 3 very different perspectives.
I'm a huge U2 fan, have seen them a bunch of times live and I really wish I could make it to this show. Thanks for the review - sounds like it was off the charts..
It really is special. Thanks for listening
Zoo TV is U2 best live show, ever. To bring it back for 2023 is a dream come true for many younger fans who may not even be born yet when Zoo TV show is finished. The opening riff to Zoo Station bring goosebumps...
I’d like that! Along with Noel Gallagher from Oasis, I managed to go to the one in Manchester England at the GMex. Lou Reed was pulled up on to the stage, a very memorable night. 👌🏻🫶🏻👌🏻
Thank you for this review! I was there Saturday night and am still processing what I saw and heard. As a die hard fan it wasn’t their best performance. It was difficult to see the sphere have a bigger stage than the band. I couldn’t separate myself from them and bought the 100 section tix and shouldn’t have. The view was slightly obstructed but I told myself it didn’t matter if I missed the graphics, I wanted to be closer to the band but it was impossible to focus on them. It was an older crowd. Im not even sure most of them were there for the band. Totally agree that concerts will never be the same after this!
thanks for the input - sounds like we both had the exact same experience and take aways.. lol
I have been a U2 fan for decades, and always thought i missed the boat to see them. Bought tickets in the 100 section after scouring for reasonable price x great view of the band and venue. I bought what they said were unobstructed views only now to find out now i'm in some of the worst seats in the place. I suffer from migraines so maybe not getting the full view might save me from a catastrophic neurological event (lol) but i'm still very upset with stub hub for misleading me into buying the tickets. of course the show is now sold out and seats going for thousands. i keep telling myself i'm there for the music and the band but after your review i'm wondering if it's worth it.
I was in sec 109 row 27. Half of our row was empty. We watched a couple sit in the seats next to us and pitch a fit. They were moved to better seats, probably on a higher level.
One of My fav’s is the Bullet the Blue Sky 👍🏼 thanks for the info 😎
That's sounds like a great show!
I think playing Achtung Baby entirely is correct as this is the changing album in U2 career, they shows all that they could do besides basic rock and roll. Then they started the big tours with cutting edge tech, so it is perfectly suitable. No other band could open better this venue than U2.
The off screen set is normal on ALL U2 concerts. We had this in all U2 big tours, I went to Pop Mart tour in 99 and the screen was huge, the biggest ever. Joshua Three, this is the moment U2 shows it as a band.
The disconnection can be due to the fact Larry isn't there. We couldn't ever imagine U2 playing without one member, can you even realize how the band felt that moment? For me, this is the only error, Vegas could wait for Larry, for the full U2, instead of showing us that money always talk louder. A line that should never be crossed was.
Even though, I hope I can see this concert live as your review was really amazing and showed me everything I was wanting to see.
Thank you for listening😊
You really need to go. While Larry was so missed, Bram learned from Larry. So Bram is a great stand in. But we can’t wait to get Larry back.
Glad you enjoyed the show, thanks for sharing your thoughts. The venue looks very impressive for sure. I am sure a lot of people were taking notes that night. Engineers were likely looking to see what worked and what didn't work, the show directors were likely noting what worked on the setlist and what didn't (you mentioned that the band veered off into an acoustic piece that also didn't have a lot of visual flair - likely to give everyone a bit of a stimulation break) but perhaps they will shift songs around. As for the band, I think it was likely a bit nerve-wracking. They haven't played since 2019, they were missing Larry and getting used to a new drummer, they were testing out brand new tech and there were a lot of heavy-hitters like Paul McCartney, Jimmy Iovine, Oprah, Oscar de la Hoya, Snoop Dogg/ Dr Dre and more in the crowd... I saw an interview the day before the show where Bono was coming down hard on himself as their last rehersal didn't go well (He felt the guys did well - but he was annoyed with himself!) I can't help but wonder - with reports of some people getting a bit of motion sickness... could it be distracting for the band too? Anyway - U2 are U2; consummate professionals so I have no doubt at all that they will be taking notes of their own and learning from experience. Sounds like they were pretty good aside from a bit of first-night jitters and rust; give them a few shows and they'll likely hit their stride. I admit it is cool to see the Fly again !
Great points thanks for listening
They also did a tour before the pandemic on the anniversary of "The Joshua Tree" where they had a lot of visuals in the background.
yes... pretty sure i was at that show.. they played t-mobile arena here..great shpw@@myfriendgoo2816
They have been preparing for this show for months. From every clip I have seen it looks like they were playing to the screens/venue and not trying to crush you, as in typical U2 shows. The songs were played at a slower tempo and Bono was not the force he has previously been.
It looks and the concert looked absolutely awesome.. So proud my fellow countrymen opened the sphere there my favourite band especially live haven't missed a home gig since the zooropa tour so it's fitting there doing Auchtung Baby.. Don't know if every major city would be willing to spend 2 billion if they could even afford to on a venue?? I'm still hopeful I'll get over before there residency is over? If not least I can brag that I've met the band few times and got to go back to afterparty after the popmart tour and the Joshua Trees 30th tour have to get that in.. Bonos voice is nowhere near what it used to be he'd be lost without the Edge
Great review! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I last saw them in 2009. I had no intention of seeing them again because frankly, they could not get better than they were that night. They could only age gracefully. I’ve never been to LV and never had a desire to go, until now. I wouldn’t want to experience Sphere w/out U2, and I wouldn’t want U2 again anywhere but Sphere. I’ll be there end of the month. I’m rather relieved at your biggest disappointment, that there are some visual breaks. I’m kinda old and think I might need that, lol! I’ve seen video of the rope and balloon and I HATE it. It “triggers” my fear of heights. I’m in the 400’s already, I don’t need extra! The set list: If they played every song I wanted to hear, it’d be a 3 day concert. I’m prepared to be happy with whichever two hours worth they give me. Now to figure out how to get to the hotel from the airport…. You’d think LV would be better at getting ppl to the Strip than they apparently are.
Yes I’m going to the sphere to see it and US it’s a dream come true
U2
Hundreds of taxis, Uber/lyft, shuttles, limos.
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I attended the Zoo TV tour twice in the early 90's. Technology overload was a theme of that tour. "Voorsprung Der technique" is a lyric from Zooropa, meaning ahead through technology, something the band has always embraced if you attended the Popmart or 360 Tour.
I think the crowd was just overwhelmed with the whole experience.
My feeling is that it's a still a work in progress. I told my friend it would be interesting to attend a show towards the end of the residency in early December.
As for the band, they were in good form, even with this new drummer filling in for Larry, which you didn't mention. The crowd welcomed him as he did a great job.
With the vast library of songs to choose from, there'll always be that favorite that wasn't played. I was hoping for Bad, or Stay, Lemon, Magnificent...but nope.
I went the second night, and there were some technical glitches. I didn't mind...meeting this deadline must've been a madhouse behind the scenes.
Think your review was...a 7 out of 10. 😊
PopMart Tour 25 years ago was actually way more fun, innovative and awesome. 40' tall screens, DVI, chromakey, the miracle of satellite TV, an opera singing spaceman, cool costumes and a real grand entrance. They even had a giant mirrorball lemon that moved and they could hide inside. That was real creative thinking. That was truly groundbreakimg. Sphere is just a slightly higher definition IMAX theater that cost $2.39999 billion more to build. Like, it didn't even use the vibration or scent technology that Sphere supposedly has.
I agree with you. Lots of people hated that album but the shows were incredible!
Good point, Nothing beats "The Real THing" haha Actual stage pieces, etc. Sphere seems a bit like CGI in the movies.... Floyd would be a great show here. Any of the "laser light show" type music.
what does it feel like to be stupid
The Zoo TV/Zooropa tour was the precursor to the PopMart tour, which was a weak follow-up a few years later.
@@christiaandefranco3653 a followup so weak that they lost money putting on a show that cost a cool million just for the electricity.
excellent review. i am one of the huge fans that cant wait for so cruel
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OMG! You echo exactly what I have said. How do you go back from this?? It is the best of the best. I saw U2 on October 8th in the 100 section row 6. We had a great view of the band and 90% of the screen. But yes, fans were complaining who were further back in 100. Our seats were originally in 400 and we got upgraded unexpectedly due to a lovely couple who had two seats because their friends had to leave for a family emergency. I could see right away that it was a tradeoff, but this was my 25th U2 concert and I loved having the view of the band. Absolutely great show, magnificent effects which did not overpower the music.
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I saw one of U2's Zoo TV concerts back in 1993! I thought that was awesome with lots of TV screens but this looks a lot more awesomer! Sphere does look amazing!
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Yeah I'm probably an old traditionalist and a purist. I can't imagine paying all that money to see U2 and NOT hear Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Year's Day, bullet the blue sky and Bad.
Especially Sunday Bloody Sunday and Bad. Bad is like one of their best concert songs ever. And if they leave that out, you would be bummed
My feelings EXACTLY. I'll bet you love the movie Rattle & Hum. This bullshit isn't even rock n roll. It's more about the spectacle and bragging rights and pics on FB (etc) then it is about the music. The music is secondary. And why would you pay big bucks to see a bunch of OLD guys? I love U2 buts it's over for cryin' old loud. These dinosaur bands need to retire. The sooner the better. But their huge egos won't let them. Bad is my FAVORITE live song for U2 of all time. Have a good one!
Each set of 4 night shows will focus on a different album
You didnt attend Joshua Tree tour i guess. Last tour
@@MegaMkmiller oh yeah we bought the VHS of Rattle and hum when it came out. It was a great concert split between Arizona State University and of course Denver's McNichols Arena. Now that was a concert movie right there
@@paulgerrard9227 no I did not I didn't get to go to that one it was a bad financial time for us but we wanted to. It was about 3 or so years ago? Out in the big stadiums. On the anniversary of the Joshua Tree album? 30th Anniversary? That would make that stour show 2017?
How do we get back to normal concerts ? Easy. As long as you're mainly interested in the music and the artist and not in a musical type of multimedia show, "normal" concerts is what you actually wish for. Something like the Sphere to me is interesting as a one trick pony, but not the way i would want to experience most concerts.
Great review. A few thoughts. I wonder could we see more hollogram gigs of deceased artists in such a venue. And I imagine u2 could partner with Apple and release a version of this concert on their headset. Seems like a win win. Highly immersive.
Went to the Oct. 21st show and it was impossible to describe in words. The whole experience, from walking up to the venue, going inside and exploring the inside, to the claustrophobic and vertigo-like experience of finding your seats was amazing. The pantheon like feel of the LED light display before the show was mesmerizing as well. Anyway, for anyone who doesn't think Achtung Baby was U2's best album and wasn't around when it launched in 1991, you may not get the max out of the experience but that album is brilliant from start to finish and they nailed it during this set. It's like they went back 30 years in time. One reason I made sure to attend this show was my deepest personal regret not forking over $45 or whatever the cost was to see them on the ZOO TV tour. Was 16 at the time and couldn't afford the ticket. Have been kicking myself since. Feel like I've filled a hole in my life experience with this show.
achtung baby was released in 1991. the zoo tv tour was 1992-1993. it was one of the biggest tours around . i had a vhs with one of the shows, i dont remember where it was recorded, but it had tv screen's everywhere, and bono's fly persona, there was nothing bigger than that. to me, this is like the zoo tv era on steroids. probably the reason why they are doing achtung baby in its entirety. that album is my fave, as well as zooropa (which i find very underrated) both of those alums were highlighted during the zoo tv tour. would love to see them do unforgettable fire.
Zoo TV live from Sydney probably.
I didn’t see it live, but watched a lot of it online and felt like the band totally got swallowed up by the graphics. When I go to see a concert, I want to see the band. I think The Sphere would be really cool to see a Pink Floyd tribute band with lots of cool graphics, but the band is not as important as the visuals.
I don't disagree they will have to figure out a way to not lose the artist in this venue
I thought that too..... swamped by the visuals, I only want to see and hear the band , but I would pay for a once off sphere experience...... maybe!!
Beck or Tame impala. Could be a great experience
@@JoeInVegasReviews true! It's hard not be swallowed by the huge amount of imagery... It must be used wisely tbh.
I have to say, in recent years, I have seen concerts fall toward this. They've stopped lighting the performers and it's become more about the digital image behind them
I was there and it was beautiful. Start to finish.
I was there on opening night. There’s a lot you don’t know. Thanks for being honest about that.
When I seen U2 at ArrowHead Pond in Anaheim CA back in 2000 or 2001 Bono ran all over the heart shaped stage, amazing energy. But it was later on when Bono was in a bike accident in NYC, and it was after that when he seemed to slow it way down....
I was at the U2 Boston DVD night.
Achtung Baby is my Favorite U2 Album. I would have loved it! You would have to go every night to hear the songs you want to hear. Last time I saw them was the 360 Tour. Best Concert I have ever been to. Thanks for your honest Review!!! It was really good. Also it’s weird watching U2 without Larry.
Went this week, The place is like a transportation machine that can believably take you anywhere. I'm speechless
Agreed it's pretty special
Well said. Had very similar feelings and thoughts. section 306, row 15 seat 7. Dead center of the Sphere. Can’t see how any seat would have been better for the experience. Truly unique and impossible to eloquently describe. Just spend the $$$ and go!
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I'm with you, I thought that every song was going to utilize the screen or at least just show the performers blown up on the screen at a minimum if they played songs they didn't have graphics for. I was in the GA pit so it didn't bother me much because I had a straight line view of the band but I know people in the upper decks didn't see much for those songs. Overall though it was an incredible concert and agree this is the next generation of concerts and we're just at the tip of the spear. Great review.
I heard the reason the graphics were not behind them on every song is because each production was close to 1 Million dollars. Even U2 has a budget I guess. I was there last Wednesday and it was amazing. It's a MUST SEE if you are any kind of U2 fan. That being said I still think the ZOO TV tour in 1993 was my favorite tour to date.
I'm not a hard-core U2 fan and I would say this was the best show I've ever been to. I'm more into stuff like Radiohead, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, and Tool (I've seen them all live) but what U2 did in the sphere was exceptional. I was in section 306 row 12 seat 17 and I feel like this section and 206 are the best in the venue. Still riding high on this concert a week later.
Pop Mart was right up there
I'll have to go again and sit in the 200's! My experience from the floor was amazing but I'll have to check out the other view! Haha Rock on my man, great review : )
not the worst show to see again! thanks for listening.
Thank you, I got my ticket in 101, row 31, chair 17 and I could see only a third of the sphere, they should do something. I am positive that I will get my tickets in the second floor.
Huge U2 fan here. And the precise problem with their shows often (because they are so big)... is they need to please the big fans... and the huge amount of people who just decide to go see U2. because their U2. So as a fan you are disappointed they don't play more obscure tracks and albums... and as casual concert goer... you may be frustrated that they didn't play more hits. Its a no win. But ultimately they put on a great show either way. Can't please everyone. The point of not using the screen for a few songs... is to show off... we're still a band without this screen. If they lose the crowd.... fuck em. In most concerts they do they will have a miniature set, without visuals etc. But yeah, a Vegas crowd of tourists... ick. I really want to go... but the crowd is the things I'd worry about the most..
Totally agree with your review, especially the 100 section. After about row 20 you start losing part of the screen, because of the overhang of 200. I am curious to know if the sound was better though as it looked like rows of speakers in the overhang and the sound was probably the best I have heard at a concert.
I know I didn't mention it in the review but I think they put a lot of focus on the sound and I think the sound is great no matter where you're sitting
Glad you enjoyed the sparklies.
You nailed it “will the band get lost in the video” - yes, for a while. Remember when lasers first came out… (I’m old so 1970s) -then the huge lighting rigs. But it all comes back to the music after a while - though this is a tremendous tech step forward. Enjoy !
How could they not play "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"? The Sphere looks awesome. Bands and other performers are really going to have fun coming up with ways to use those screens.
they have played a looooot so i dont miss songs that always played i would love to hear songs that have never been played live
its a residency - playing the same thing every night as a performer HAS to get boring - the set list on the night I saw did play it - to full throated sing a-long!
I work at the U2 store and everyone one of those people were diehard fans! Some bought up to $1000 worth of merchandise. They truly love U2 and are obsessed. So yeah I believe most people they went were hardcore fans!
wow! thanks for sharing and listening. i work in the apparel industry and i thought the merch was terrible.. boring logo and design.. amazing how committed people are :)
A friend of friends of mine flew there from Dublin, he ended up on our national news for a few seconds, but yes obsessed fan example lol
Great review!!!
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My son works there in charge of security I was there last week a week to early 🤷♀️couldn’t even get a sneak preview of the place. Can’t wait for next time
I think the reason they performed Achtung Baby is because the tour of AB was Zoo Tv which itself was groundbreakibg. It changed the game, even the stones threw their hands up. There were shows before zoom tv and shows after zoo tv. I think you are right , this will change everything. In fact there really isn’t another band that could have launched the sphere like u2 can. .
what is zoo TV?
the Stones threw their hands up probably because U2 covered their song 'Paint it Black' and put it on the U2 B sides of Achtung baby. Real U2 fan here.
@@desertflower13 Zoo TV is U2's cliche for the tour of the album Achtung Baby. The album tour was called the Zoo TV tour, away from the usual album name tours. Zoo TV stands for all the things going on in the world that you see on TV channel after channel, and at the time its ever increasing attention to find entertainment on TV. All you have to do is press a button on the remote to get away from it. During the concert, a screen behind the band would show hundreds of TVs and sometimes they would merge to show one image and be separate to show an image a hundredx times. Their technology message was 10-15 years ahead of the time.
If think the stones would tolerate any degradation of their work just refer back to the rights issue of Bittersweet symphony by the Verve. The reason the stones threw their hands in air was that they are well acknowledged showmen and U2s Zoo Tv tour ( subsequently Zoomerang ) changed stage performances forever. As you’re a real U2 fan please share your experience of seeing u2 in the dandelion market. I’d like to compare notes
@@desertflower13Zoo TV was their tour for Achtung Baby and later added Zooropa. It was an amazing tour. Look up U2 live in Australia Zoo Tv for a taste. I’m glad I got to see that Tour live. It was amazing.
Achtung Baby was a fab album, I love oldies from War and Unforgettable Fire more than any new songs, Joshua Tree of course is the huge classic, Till The End of the World has a couple of good songs.
What are you talking about? Till the End of the World is a movie with one U2 song.
I appreciate this review. I agree with you.
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Achtung Baby is a masterpiece and I have always loved it
I am very sad. Been a huge U2 fan since before Joshua Tree. Saw them three times back in the 80's, paid about $18 for tickets. Show looks incredible, but looking at ticket prices, I am sorry but concert prices have simply inflated WAY past actual inflation rates and I simply can't see paying hundreds of dollars for a couple of hours of music. Some of these tickets are going for over $6000!!!!! That is just STUPID. I have a collection of concert videos which will likely remain the only way I will be able to see live performances going forward. Concerts have simply no longer been priced for the common man.
It's Vegas. And it depends on who you want to see. I saw Barry Manilow in March in Vegas, and it was less than $100 total for a seat if I remember. So many fees. But he was unbelievably good. I was amazed. Go see him before he dies. He made other bands/shows look like amateur garage bands. Saw Rick Springfield at the Strat on that same trip, and he wasn't as good that show as previous shows that were closer to home, but still was like $100 or less. Yes, these U2 ticket prices are insane. I paid $300 for Genesis tickets that were on the floor, maybe 16 rows back, in Cleveland and that was really pushing it for me. But - favorite band ever, last tour.
The prices for tickets were considerably less expensive if you purchased during the fan club pre-sale...
@@user-bk7hh4cr8k my favorite band too. Saw them at MSG and then bought tickets for UBS Arena. Had to!!
Welcome to the Sphere. Oh, and there’s U2, somewhere…🫤
An excellent review. If you see them now, you will see a more relaxed Bono and an even better show overall.
I agree I went a couple weeks ago again and he was much better
Your wright bro I was their on Friday opening and I was at 100 section row 18 it was amazing lot folks in them back row came along the stairs lol
Don’t get me wrong, the audio and visual spectacle had to be amazing the past 2 nights, but when you think about it, it seems awfully similar to an imax theater, and I’m surprised no one thought of having concerts in an imax theater before now
U2 did a 3D IMAX concert movie in 2007
@@ecw40 yeah, U2 3D. I watched it in Portugal and loved it at the time.
Wee bit of a difference between an Imax and a 20,000-seater auditorium.
NOT even close………. I was there opening night. The sound would suck at imax (and the rest) not made for concerts.
@@jasonthemason1971 I know it ain’t the same, but similar and obviously improved
What about the music? I pick up it was all about the spectacle, as opposed to the music.., we all want a great audio and visual performance, but first and foremost, a concert is about the music, for me at least...