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  1. Originally posted by haytrain:Don't want to be a stick in the mud, but I have to disagree with anyone and everyone who is saying this is one of the best versions of 40 ever. Pretty sloppy to my ears. It was a raw & special moment, don't get me wrong, but not a gem by any means. I'll take an old Lovetown version....or even Vertigo over this.


    I'll have to agree and say the Vertigo ones were better. This one's sloppy but what can you expect, it's the first time in like 5 years. It's way more monumental than it is a good performance.

    Adam's guitar playing also annoys me a little in this version
  2. Somehow, I feel that they didn't end this tour the way this tour deserved. Just remember the spectacle they made with Pearl Jam at the end of Vertigo.

    Here, they finished it in the rain, on the field full of mud, far away from most of the fans.

    And we got only one DVD. No documentary, no nothing.
  3. Originally posted by haytrain:Don't want to be a stick in the mud, but I have to disagree with anyone and everyone who is saying this is one of the best versions of 40 ever. Pretty sloppy to my ears. It was a raw & special moment, don't get me wrong, but not a gem by any means. I'll take an old Lovetown version....or even Vertigo over this.


    Agree completely. Everyone seems to be wrapped up in the emotion of 360 because it just happened. Which is fine, but there seems to be an abundance of overzealous or overhyping everything 360. The footage I have watched of Moncton I see a tired band, almost a relief that this tour is finally over. They are still great, and I'm sure it was a great show, but having seen them so many times over the last 20 years, that is my impression. It just went to long and they were touring for an album that was a dud commercially. I thought 360 was a very good tour. Head and shoulders over anything else they have done, no.
  4. Crew members on the screens


    Around 2.00 min the music is (slightly) improved too
  7. Also seen here! : http://www.u2start.com/topic/8859/#quick-reply

    Wrote this on the train coming home. Take the time to read it if you want, I hope you do, because it really captures how I feel right now.

    Words cannot describe...

    So, after a surreal twenty-hour train ride, our group finally made it to “the end of the world”, Moncton, New Brunswick. We were greeted by wet, cold rain, but it was made warmer by a welcome from family of friend’s, and by the prospect of what was to come. We quickly dropped off our stuff and headed for Magnetic Hill. By this point I was so damn excited (as was everyone else) I could hardly contain myself. Even just getting in line to climb on Magnetic Hill, we were surrounded by fog and rain, and I was reminded of the Red Rocks show back in 83’ (not that I was there, but you know) – The band was going to be taking the stage in an elevated venue in centre of a rain cloud, and this was just one of the many factors that was going to make this a memorable night.

    Our group had GA tickets, (we actually passed the Red Zone ticket booth at one point, and they still had tickets, we were so tempted but we decided not to) and judging by the huge line in front of us and the thousands of tents where fans camped out for the show, we didn’t have high hopes in terms of getting the best seats. However, after climbing the hill and reaching the platform where the Claw was situated, we somehow were able to find ourselves about 10 feet from the catwalk, practically dead centre-stage. I took a moment to drink it all in, here we were, at the final show of this amazing, gargantuan, two-year tour, and we had a damn great position to watch it unfold. Even before Carney took the stage, while the stands were still ghostly empty, while there was still a misty downpour, I could still feel there was something special in the air. It wasn’t any secret that this was a night that I, we, and the other 80,000 people there, would never, ever, forget.

    Carney blew us away, Reeves vocals were astonishing. He could sing in a low conversational tone, as well as scream like a heavy-metal singer. The band was great, it wasn’t hard to spot the Radiohead influence, but even then they were cable to capture something unique and awesome. I’ve never been a huge fan of Arcade Fire, mainly because their music is so different and almost alien, but now I can see that this is one of the many reasons why they’re so loved by their fans. They took the stage hard, outright declaring that opening for U2 was a job they took very seriously, and on that aspect they delivered like crazy. Essentially, they were a great opener for the epic-greatness that was to come.

    So this was my third time seeing U2 in the past month (4th time overall) and all three (including this one) had the exact same setlist – for the most part. Some people would be upset by this fact if it were them, but to me, the setlist they played tonight is the best of the tour (I know, I’m biased). The time-machine back to 91’ for the Achtung Baby quartet always kicks ass, and last night it kicked even more. Real Thing kicked it off, and I could literally feel Larry’s toms in my chest, and it had the whole field jumping and screaming. I might go as far as saying this is one of, if not the best opener for a U2 show. It just really gets the crowd going to the point of lifting the non-existent roof off the place. The Fly was amazing as usual, the band really seemed to enjoy playing it last night, and the crowd really received it well (I can still hear Edge’s wah-solo wailing in my ears) Mysterious Ways had everyone dancing to a solid groove, obviously a crowd favourite – “It’s alright” – might as well have been about the wetness and the mud after the concert, because it was all damn worth it. Until The End Of The World was prolific as much as it was energetic. We had reached “the end of the world” to see the show, just as the boys had reached by the end of the tour, and believe me, “everybody was havin’ a good time”. One thing I’ll definitely miss is hearing the post-solo breakdown, and hearing Bono telling Edge to “ring those bells” – just one of the cool moments in this show.

    Get On Your Boots never seemed to be a crowd favourite when I was sitting in the stands, but down in GA it really ripped the sky open. Being surrounded by friends and fans who knew the words to this new, great live song really made it that much better.

    I Will Follow, what can I say, we followed this tour to Moncton and we got to hear 80,000 people yelling “walk away walk away, walk away walk away, I will follow!” and it was just one of the many things that made it worth it. Still Havent’ Found seemed to have a meaning that extended that of the original song as well. Even though the band was finishing the tour, the song reminded the fans that they still have things left unfinished, musical territory left undiscovered. Bono plainly pointed this out in his band introductions, referring to the band and himself as a work in progress. It was also great to hear him just plainly say the names and their instruments, it made them seem less like rock-gods and more like four regular guys. This song really is one of my favourites, it really hits home everytime, and the addition of Springhill Mining Disaster was a great contributor to this aspect. Wow. I mean, I expected it, but wow. Hearing it sung from Bono in that location, that night, really brought the ghosts of those who died in to watch the event. As I learned afterwards, citizens of Springhill were immensely touched by Bono’s singing it, and I can only think the world of it. Great haunting melody, amazing that he sang it, unforgettable.

    Beautiful Day was amazing as always – a real crowd pleaser. Stay was the same, great as always, but the ending was just magic. “3 0 clock......3 o clock...” Bono struggling to find words to describe how he was feeling at the moment, and eventually he began putting things into perspective through melody. Things like being glad his wife was there, how they had finished the tour and how it was the 110th show, it really put a sense of finalism to the song and it made my knees wobble (as cheesy as that is). It put it all into perspective, another moment that made me feel extremely happy and lucky to have attended this show.

    Pride was amazing as usual, I know a lot of fans get sick of this song’s recurring position in the U2 set, but I can’t imagine seeing U2 without them playing it, there’s a reason it’s one of their most well known songs. Miss Sarajevo really is the calm before the technological storm that is Zooropa. Bono’s operatic vocals where Pavarotti once tread are just earth-shattering. Even though you know it’s coming, you can never prepare for how well Bono fills those shoes. You can almost hear the memory of his father and how he loved opera, and the memory of Pavarotti in it. Tear-worthy.

    Zooropa. Still the song of the tour for me. It’s so damn awesome that we got to hear it live this tour, and performed so well too. I think the lyric “uncertainty can be our guiding light” really is one of my favourite U2 lyrics, and Zooropa has become one of my favourite songs thanks to this tour. It always has been a favourite, but hearing it live definitely took it to a new level. Great use of the screen as well, really transports you to an age in the future.

    City Of Blinding Lights always overwhelms me live. I’ve always loved the song, but it gets catapulted to a new level live. It probably marks the best use of the Claw’s lighting and screen capabilities as well. And those spotlights shooting up to the heavens get me every time. It’s always more of a crowd favourite than I think it is too. “Time won’t leave me as I am, time won’t take the boy out of this man” really hits home, especially when Bono decided to take off his glasses as he sang part of the song, really really amazing, it’s good to see Old Blue Eyes is still in there. Much like Get On Your Boots, Vertigo is a powerhouse. As overplayed as it was back in 2005, it’s really found a great home on this tour, and the crowd went nuts for it. We’re always happy to get some Spanish lessons from you Bono, always!

    Crazy Tonight got a lot of love last night. It’s always upset me how little the audience takes to it (at least in the stands) but last night it really made waves in the GA. People were jumping, dancing, singing, it was wild. It may have helped standing so close to the catwalk too. There were a few points in the concert when Bono or other members stood right in front of us (namely Elevation, Bono pretty much sang the entire song 10 feet from us – awesome!!!) and this was one of those times. Seeing them that close really is awesome and blood-pumping. Being that close to your heroes is something everyone has to experience. It was cool seeing U2’s faces disappear on the screen in favour of the crew members, really got a kick out of that, good for them for doing that.

    Sunday Bloody Sunday also garnered a huge crowd response. As Bono was traversing, I noticed someone near the stage waving a huge white flag. I was really hoping Bono would grab it and lead the crowd in a chant of “no more!”, and maybe make a remark on the War tour, but he never saw it, ah well. Scarlet was great. Like Zooropa, just amazed that we got to hear it live. I just wish more people would chant “rejoice” during it! I’ve always loved the song, Edge’s piano and guitar work are absolutely mesmerizing, and a great contrast to Larry’s battle-like drumming. Always been a favourite, such a beautiful song. Walk On was surprisingly incredible. I was overwhelmed by how much power it had last night, and how many crowd members knew the words. Another prolific song, it’s time U2 walked on and “left it all behind”.

    One has to be the most beautiful, heartbreaking live songs ever heard. Bono seemed to be especially passionate singing it last night, and the crowd really felt it. In that moment it went from “that U2 song everyone knows” to a beautiful ballad, with a sound and feeling fresh to the ears and the heart, and it really puts an amazing atmosphere into the place.

    Streets. What need I say? I feel comfortable enough telling you guys that I shed a few tears in the intro, but they were quickly wiped away to experience the happiest moment of the show. You can’t help but feel this song all through your body, the intro, the chorus, the outro, it’s the grandest U2 song and it really speaks for itself on why it’s U2’s best song, and why it’s my favourite song of all time. My face practically hurt afterwards from the 6-minute long ear-to-ear smile that I was wearing for it. It was played amazingly. During the “looooooove, loooooove, loooove” harmonizing part, you could really feel that the boys were giving it all they had for the last show of this great tour. Love it, love them, they’ll always be my favourite band.

    Hold Me Thrill Me is always great, I always get a kick out of yelling “showtime!” when the Zoo Baby asks what time it is in the world. Great power song. With Or Without You is always emotional to say the least, and it was especially so last night. Nothing felt like more of a release than shouting the “ooooooh”’s for this one. And the lighting and disco-ball really transformed the huge venue into a small ballroom. Amazing.

    Moment of Surrender really has grown on me. Bono sang it with such emotion, it had such a sense of finalism to it, that I was ready to be happy having it end the show. I truly would’ve been happy having this song end the tour, because it really is that amazing as a closer. But, I was more than pleasantly surprised.

    I knew (or desperately hoped) that we’d get one bonus song, and that song last night was destined by be Out Of Control. Having the 1st single close out the tour was so great, I had never heard the song live before, and what a blast it was. The feeling of hearing such an old song, and I’m sure playing a song written at such a young age, was a truly a pleasure for us, and I’m sure them. During the break-down, Bono went into reflection mode, and reminded everyone that even though this massive tour was done, and that they’re getting on in their years, that they’re all still “out of control” (Bono’s words). What a special moment, what a damn special moment.

    Now, this ENTIRE tour, I’ve been wishing they’d close at least one show with 40, just once. I’ve been telling friends how it’s the ultimate U2 closing song, and how they should eventually end the entire tour with it. After Pittsburgh and how Bono sung some of it at the end of Bad, my hopes were suddenly rekindled, and I thought maybe, just MAYBE, there’s a small chance we’ll get to hear it. After Out Of Control, I thought “that’s it, amazing, Out Of Control as the final song” – but lo and behold, I was wrong.

    When I heard Bono ask for a bottle of champagne, and saw Dallas hand Adam the black strat, and Stuart hand Edge a bass, I exploded inside and jumped for joy screaming “40!!!!!! 40!!!!!!”. After thanking all the instrument techs, (a little blush from Dallas as Bono shouts “Dallas Schoo on guitars!”) they kicked off my dream, ending the final night of the tour with the ultimate U2 closing song. Sitting on the train writing this review in a notebook, I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it. If nothing else, this made the entire trip worth it alone. I just stood with my hands on my heads singing the well-known refrain “How long, to sing this song” with subtle tears running down my face. They couldn’t have performed it better, couldn’t have ended the tour better, and no words can describe how happy I am to have been there to experience it. No words. Best night of my life, and I’m not just saying that. And of course, the man who started it all 35 years ago in his kitchen in 1976, in 40 tradition, finished playing last, went up and grabbed the mic and said “thank you all, goodnight, we’ll miss you”. No. Words.

    After the concert, Magnetic Hill became a mudslide. All of the grass disappeared in favour of pools and rivers of mud, I nearly lost my shoes (threw them away after) we found our way home around 3:30AM after a long day of travelling and standing.

    Once again, no words can describe how happy I was to have experienced that night. I’ll never forget it. It was a great adventure amongst friends, and it was the greatest U2 show of all time for me. I’ll never, ever, ever, forget it.

    Thank you U2, for the greatest night of my life

    Alex




  8. This one ?
  9. Sounds tired and flat. Nice shot of the band watching Larry finishing up though. Farewell 3360.
  11. Thats right there is how U2 has to end some day. Larry alone on the stage playing the drums of "40". Finishing it all up much like he began it in 1976. God i love Larry Mullen Jr.
  12. It was beautiful. Now. Back to intimate concert madness. I think we'll all be ready for it when it rolls around.