Is It WORTH Seeing U2 at The SPHERE? An Inside Look + Concert Tips
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Blown away by U2 at The Sphere in Vegas U2 - Zoo Station/The Fly/Even Better Than The Real Thing/Mysterious Ways Sphere Las Vegas U2○UV #u2sphere #u2 #u2uv #u2uvsphere #achtungbaby #thesphere #lasvegas #lasvegasshows #vegas #music #entertainment #musicreactions #musicreview #vegasshows #concerts #concert #concerttips #concertreview #liveshow #liveperformance #bono #u2live u2 atomic city U2 ACHTUNG BABY 2023 Sphere is a music and entertainment arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States, east of the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Populous, the spherical project was announced by the Madison Square Garden Company in 2018, known then as the MSG Sphere. The 18,600-seat auditorium is being marketed for its immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects. The venue's exterior also features 580,000 sq ft (54,000 m2) of LED displays. The Sphere measures 366 feet (112 m) high and 516 feet (157 m) wide in diameter. Las Vegas just finished construction of the largest sphere in the world! This mega project cost $2.3 billion and hides an incredible secret inside - let's check it out! Las Vegas $2.3BN Mega Sphere
ACHTUNG BABY Live at the Sphere, Las Vegas U2's concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas The most technologically advanced show immersive experience U2 were the headliners as the Sphere, one of the world's most unique music venues, opened in Las Vegas on Friday. The high-tech venue features more than 1 million LED lights and cost $2.3 billion to create. CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason has more. Las Vegas $2.3BN Mega Sphere #megaprojects #construction #engineering Inside Look at the New LAS VEGAS SPHERE
In this video, I give you my honest review of the concert U2:UV. I cover the visuals of the sphere, the incredible sound quality, and the band's performance, energy as well as give concert tips for seeing a show at this sphere and going over mistakes to avoid. I also share some of my favorite moments from the show as well as some tips if you are attending a show at the sphere yourself. Thank you for watching! If you're a fan of U2, music, shows, Vegas, technology or any unique experience, you should absolutely go and see for yourself! U2, U2 live, U2 concert, U2 live performance, U2 The Sphere, U2 UV, U2 live show, U2 tour, live music, rock concert, Bono, The Edge, U2 fan, music performance, iconic band, rock legends, U2 experience, live music experience, electrifying performance, U2 setlist, live show highlights U2 live at the Sphere Las Vegas With or Without You U2 With or Without You at MGM Sphere.U2 Achtung Baby - With or Without You - Sphere - Las Vegas
Let's get one thing straight. U2 has an ENORMOUS cult-like audience, who have consistently traveled to see them. They combine the community-like tribe feeling of a Grateful Dead, the Showmanship and Production surpassing Pink Floyd, Kiss, Muse etc, with the touring Legacy of The Stones, and live performance level of Queen. They have been consistently at the forefront of concert technology.
ZooTV launched MANY idustry firsts, ranging from the size and number of screens, bringing essentially a TV studio to each show, and the introduction of The extended stage/BStage. The notion that most of the audience is there for The Sphere is false. We are accustomed to U2 pushing the boundaries of technology and techniques in the touring world. Taylor Swift fans are talking about how her show takes 3 duplicate stages, traveling around the world in order to meet the demands of touring different cities in a timely matter... Guess where that first came about more than a decade ago, and where her team learned it from!
There are certainly people there for that. But the overwhelming majority of the audience are U2 fans. We travel to see this band EVERY SINGLE TOUR, in large numbers. So the idea that we are there mainly for the Sphere is just completely untrue. Are we excited for it, and blown away by it, of course... But would we go to such lengths for another artist? ... maybe. Would we automatically go to multiple U2 shows, WITHOUT QUESTION. Evidence of this? Look at any board, group etc packed with fans. I went to 2 shows, and in both shows, the biggest cheers, reaction etc, were for the NON hits/ NON singles. Those are the diehards.
It's awesome to see just how dedicated U2 fans are and I love hearing about ZooTV and more from their backlog of history as a band. Tysm for sharing that! Love seeing the diehards as well :)
I’m one of them. Just got back from Vegas to see my 109th and 110th U2 shows. Going back in Jan and then for the final 3 shows in February. Seeing U2 is a cathartic experience
Your last sentence is absolutely true! Many of the fans in my area wasn’t familiar with Two Hearts Beat as One, Love is Blindness, etc. I was like the only one singing along to those, and the dude to my left asked me when they will be playing the “hit songs” that he knows. I said they do the major hits at the end of the show, and then he and his wife left 1/2 way thru and never came back 😂. Casual fans. But absolutely, didn’t matter that U2 played at the Sphere I would have traveled to see them if they played in a hole in a wall. But it was a cool experience to see Achtung Baby in new technology compared to 1992 when even then U2 was ahead of its time.
@@U2FanSanFran I love how dedicated the die hard U2 fans are! It’s so awesome to see!
@@U2FanSanFran wow!!! That is so cool! Which has been your favorite show?
Wow, that was a helluva review video. You obviously put a TON of time and effort into that... thank you.
Excellent
Tysm, I really appreciate you watching and so glad you enjoyed it!
Great review!! I was at the show on October 18th... and had the time of my life! I agree 98% with what you said about the concert. Well done!!
Tysm! I really appreciate you watching and glad you liked my review! They were amazing live I’d love to go again. I am curious about the 2% tho! 😅
Actually, I can't remember what the 2% was (I'm flakey, flighty and forgetful). You did an excellent job on the review + entire video. Very talented!!@@DESHPLEASE
Thanx For The Honest Review Desh...........I First Saw U2 At The Los Angeles Sports Arena On 4-21-1987 To This Day It's Still The Best Concert Of My ENTIRE Life ......Long Before The TV Screens (ZOO TV)Just The Original 4 Members ....I remember it was the most INCREDIBLE CLEANEST LOUDEST SOUND IT WAS UNREAL, IT WAS LIKE HEAVEN!!!.............
WOW! I love hearing stories like that! So awesome you got to enjoy an experience like that and still have awesome memories of it today. Wish I could have seen it, it sounds incredible :)
Great review. 1 big vote for Pink Floyd at the Sphere. In the 90’s their Pulse tour was way ahead of its time i can’t imagine what they’d do using this sort of technology.
Thank you! That sounds amazing. I would have loved to see Pink Floyd live back in the day. I just finished watching the documentary on Hypgnosis and they interviewed David and Roger and it was pretty interesting!
Let's hope Richard Wright comes back from the dead
I loved how you didn't talk too slow - you talked at the pace that I usually have to speed up videos to: 1.5x. thank you for all the info! glad I didn't spend $ on them in 2023 or 2024 but spent it all in the 80s before they were ruined by the Pop Mart tour and Brian Eno's production!
Thank you!! Haha I'm glad you enjoyed my review!
Great video. One thing you didn’t mention is seats there are seats in the 100 level that have obstructed view of the screen. Also, I think whatever acts consider coming to the Sphere will have to be able to share the spotlight with the visuals, not many artists are willing to do that. Another thing is there is no room for a big stage there so I’m not sure if the modern bigger acts would do a show on a somewhat small stage.
Tysm for watching and excellent points as well! I agree, I think artists that will excel at the sphere will be those that have very visual elements in their videos or live performances in order to really take advantage of what is so unique about the sphere. I think the right band/artist could do some amazing things there. A smaller artist/band with a large audience that is very visual in their storytelling and music would be the perfect fit! #personalgoals 🙃
the singer changing the melody, tempo and words is actually quite common. Sometimes its actually because they forget the words. Bono sometimes he rewrites the song as he is singing it and has been doing that since beginning. But that's the genius of a live show.
Yeah I’ve noticed a lot of artists do it live and I like the idea of changing it up sometimes. Bono def did that and changed some lyrics to nod to Vegas which was really cool. The off time on the hits I think just threw some people off in the crowd but def never a dull moment. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge as well! :)
Consider reading “At The End of The World” Bill Flanagan. He had two years of open access during the Zoo Tv Tour. Thank you for your review.
oh wow! i'll have to check that out! ty for watching :)
I was just thinking of that book a few days ago. Really enjoyed it after it was released, great book.
That book is called the "U2 Bible" by most fans. Taking a U2 virgin to a show in February.
@@tinabailey1126 Are they doing more shows in Vegas…
The sphere is an incredible venue.
I saw Zoo TV live in Philadelphia.
Notice the rosary beads around Bono’s neck during these recent shows… Believe he got those from Pope John Paul.
Seems the sphere shows keep getting better and better. It’s like Bono keeps inching but… I bet you understand what Im saying without me saying it.
@@ReadingsbyDom yes, they have added shows in January and February. Was lucky enough to get tickets in the fan club pre-sale. Taking someone who has never seen them before.
That looked breath taking. I would be expecting to pay less for the tickets closest to the stage, which isn't what I would say about any other gig. You make a good point about shows for John and Jimi, maybe have live musicians play along with original vocals with the technology being the star of the show. Elvis or Bowie would be a show and a half. Looks like the future, and trust U2 to get there first. Thank you for your post.
Thank you so much! I love your ideas as well! If there was a show on a late artist, they would be the star and be accompanied by live musicians, etc. Would be so cool to do maybe a part performance, part documentary style on some of the late musicians also - showing old footage and accomplishments that expands their whole career. Bowie would be amazing. Ty for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
WOW! This is so fascinating!! I'm glad you had a great time!!! If I can ever afford to go I'd love to see a show at The Sphere! I really love this review!!! Great job on this video Deshy!! You really killed it with this!!! Also Desh performing at The Sphere when? hehe ❤❤❤❤
tysm Matt! haha can you imagine? that would be a dream. maybe one day :) glad you enjoyed the video!
@@DESHPLEASE you are so welcome and yes maybe one day ;) I loved the video!! ❤
The wifey & I were there at the 11/4/23 show.. We sat at 404 right at the rail..We freakin loved every aspect of the concert & screen experience.. Was definately worth the high price of our tixs! We be back again..Thxs for the video. :)
awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it all as well and I totally agree worth the price and would go again. ty for watching :)
Great analysis!!!
Tysm!!
Great review. We were at the Dec. 1st show. what an experience! Best concert experience ever!
Thank you!! I'm glad you loved the concert as well!!
Looks like a Mass Effect (game) setting from the inside! So cool.
RIGHT? Insanely cool! Dang can you imagine playing a game with that giant screen? XD would be sick af
The middle acoustic set is purposefully done without produced content on the screen, and instead they just show just the band members to allow Bono and the band to ad lib, tell stories, lengthen songs, shorten songs… there’s no video to keep in time to. So they can play and change it up however they feel.
Was lucky enough to see it twice. Great show.
Wow that’s awesome! Thank you for sharing that. That makes a little more sense and I’m glad to know it was an artistic choice by the band and not technically difficulties or anything. Very cool you got to see it twice! Was Gaga at one of the shoes you saw? I heard she joined them on stage a night or two after we saw them live.
@@DESHPLEASEyeah I think Gaga played the show after I saw them. Lol.
Many u2 fans are trekking in from all over the world. Many are seeing them 2, 3, 5 or more times. I wish I could go back. lol
@@touringband wow that's awesome! same!
I like that they went acoustic and low key at parts of the show. One of the nights I went they played THBAO, Seconds, and Sunday Bloody Sunday…a change up from what they did before.
They were focusing on Achtung Baby because that was a planned/rumored tour to do for a 30 year anniversary until COVID happened…just like they did with The Joshua Tree in 2017.
You talk tooooo faaaast
Great review. Very thoughtful, fair and thorough. Thanks!
tysm! I appreciate it!
Amazing and honest review!!! Much appreciated!!!
Thank you!! I’m glad you liked it! 😊
Good job on this explanation. I appreciate your commentary. It’s quite a bit to spend for a concert. Even given the venue. So I want to be sure.
Thank you so much! I hope you found it helpful :) Do you think you’ll make it to a show?
I think that the show was 30 minutes too short. They could have played 1-2 Songs off of each of the first 4 Albums to make a well rounded show.
Agreed! That would have been awesome!
I'm glad I don't try LSD these days; my mind would be blown at The Sphere, imo. New sub!
Tysm for the sub!!
I'll let you know how it goes in May.
Fine, looks like I’m heading Vegas for my 6th U2 show in 6 different states!!
Haha! Omg that is awesome!!! Which has been your favorite show so far?
Really enjoyed this, awesome job DESH! 😎🤘o7
tysm! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
Great detailed review 👍
tysm! i'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Hey, I’ve seen a couple of things on the sphere, yours is the best! ✅🛎😎
Wow, thank you so much I really appreciate it!!
Shame you missed their Popmart tour, that att had the largest L.E.D screen and was the last album they did that was a true masterpiece, if you have a good system watch their Live From Mexico City Popmart 1997, back when U2 were truly the best band on earth, before they got spooked into safe mode, all the best from Dublin 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸
Thank you! Will def have to check that out and ty for sharing!
@@DESHPLEASE anytime sister, I was 14 in 1997, wrote U2 off as an 'old band' while I was into Nirvana, The Prodigy, Portishead, Chemical Brothers, Sneaker Pimps (SP's Becoming X is amazing btw) and I got Pop and I was blown away, I remember running around my friends gaff and I remember Ecky saying "that's U********2!?!" still the only album they like, ironically called Pop and is still their most unpopy (yeah that's a word..now 😂) album they ever did, they've been really good post Pop but back then they were great, seen that tour three times and it was heavy, hope you enjoy it, they reworked other older songs like Bullet the Blue Sky into a funky tune and Mysterious Ways has imo the best version they ever did, Please being another stand out and they put my Uncle John Hume on the screen as well, I know Edge and his wife Morri through John, God rest him, I was laid off work in 2020, I was up all night worrying about bills and everything, day later two lawyers show up with the deeds to my house and I though I was getting chucked out but Edge bought the house, gave me the deeds and 50 grand "to tide you over don't insult me by refusing", I did refuse but I caved, I turned 40, there not that long ago...40 odd, Edge and Morri sent me a bespoke Gibson Explorer and all these effect peddles with 'Hume' in green and gold, Edge knows i love Pop, they are my wee girls Godparents, I will text him to check your channel out also, he hates SM with a passion but loves the fans so who knows, seriously Popmart was truly something otherworldly and was a real rock show, don't imagine them doing Mofo at 63 tbh but I can hope, Sphere was amazing but first time I heard U2 and they were almost secondary to the stage, I still think they have just one more brave album in them and maybe I am wrong but I hope, you take care sister God bless 🙏
I was there last weekend and it was awesome
Cool!! What was your favorite part??
@@DESHPLEASE I liked the visuals
@@AidanGiblin yeah the part where it was all of the strip and all the buildings was so cool there were so many awesome parts
Good review. I saw them last month and agree the 2nd part dragged a bit and it would have been nice to hear more hits
Thank you so much! Yeah I agree, more hits is never a bad thing. I wonder why they didn't use the screen more in the middle part. Do you think they ran out of budget or weren't sure what to do? Or maybe it was an artistic choice to have "less going on". I'm not sure but the parts that did use it were fantastic for sure!
I attended too and I heard that the middle/acoustic set is the only few songs that allows them to alter the set list. The rest of the set list is fixed and the screen was utilized for only the non-variable songs due to the cost of creating/programming content for the sphere. I agree that it would have been better to play more of the higher energy hits for the whole concert as a few Achtung Baby songs, while great songs, lack some energy for live shows. And the low energy acoustic set was an odd choice. I enjoyed it, but IMO it was a missed opportunity for set list that could have blown us away the whole concert. @@DESHPLEASE
@@DESHPLEASE The middle section is the part they change out the most, so it doesn't have timed visuals. Considering the Sphere is 16k x 16k resolution and gobles up around 500gigs a second for video, the rendering of the visuals is exceptionally time consuming and expensive. I will say they've been messing with the visuals a little. When we saw them, they DID put up video of the band on the screen during the middle accoustic set, whereas at some other shows they had not. They also completely redid the visuals for the song Ultraviolet vs what it was at the start of at this residency. So they're definitely tweaking as they go. That's the tricky part of being the first to try a venue like this... it's hard to know what's going to work and what doesn't until the butts are finally in the seats. ^_^ Great and fair review!
Tysm@@ryankramer ! I appreciate that! And thank you for sharing that info and insight as well! It's cool that they are continuing to tweak things and experiment, changing things up for different shows, especially with such a dedicated fanbase that U2 has for instance, where fans are going to see multiple shows at the same venue. Ty for sharing your experience and I'm glad you liked my review! :)
got to be there just got to go
true! the photos and video don't do it justice. you gotta see it for yourself in person
I remember seating there at the beginning of the show and getting more nervous and more excited with every minute passing.💜
I tried to look around to see if there is any tiny door they might come out of,
I had no idea what I will actually feel when I see them. 🫶🏻
Suddenly the light got darker and darker, I realise that this is it!
The best band that ever existed, the ones who mean so much to me, the ones I’ve been listening to for 9 months everyday, literally everyday, those who because of i convinced my mom to travel for 27 hours straight, from the other side of the world, during my high school break, the ones who I watched on my phone so many times preform,
are about to get on that stage every minute now, I am about to see them with my own eyes, not in 5 months, not in a week, not in a day, but NOW! 💜
And then I saw 3 men, walking on the stage, I was shocked, I knew it’s them, but I kept asking myself “where is Bono?”, “What about him??”
Suddenly, I saw a man standing on the side, just standing there.
He started walking on the stage.
from the first second I saw him I knew it’s him, I couldn’t breathe! Just couldn’t believe the fact that this man, who I love his voice, his confidence, his perspective, his actions, literally everything about him!❤️
The one who I read his book, even did my book report for school on it, I can now see HIM with my own eyes, and not through a screen.🩵
I couldn’t take my eyes off them! 🫶🏻🫶🏻
I know that this night will always remain one of the most memorable moments of my life!💖💖
Love U2 so so much❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing that story with us!! I can't believe you got your mom to travel 27 hours straight that is amazing! Did she like the concert as well? How fun you did a book report on them for school :) That is lovely, tysm for watching and i'm SO glad you had a wonderful experience at the show!
Bono and the Edge have reimagined many songs in their catalog over the last few years, that may be the reason for the variations.
Very cool! Which songs in particular? I’d love to check them out.
Did you read "Surrender" the book by Bono? He talks about the process. There are a few songs out there that throw you off because the phrasing is different, like ONE and he adds that introspection into the new version. His point is that, as you get older, the songs meaning may change. I know that happens to my songs. Good review by the way!
@@DESHPLEASE
Yes Songs of Surrender features different lyrics and melodies.
Back in the day U2 would release different versions and club styles of songs to their Propoganda fans. All the CDs are out there (and on You Tube). Each album is named after a fruit.
Mango, Kiwi, Papaya, etc.
@@atrain84 I just discovered a ton of this stuff recently. Currently listing to Kindergarten Auchtung.
How were your seats? I am considering one more show and was thinking middle seating like yours. I was GA stage left and I got to see the band up close which was a spiritual experience especially during songs like Until the end of the world. Con would be standing the entire time which was worth it but man my ankles were burning. I dont think you can take in all the visuals have to offer from there like how the stage looks during songs like Vertigo. Last time I saw them i was in nose bleeds and i swore I wanted to be where the energy was which was the floor. It was a mixed bag but I loved the energy but next time I want to take note of all the things going on above and around. If there was another con I was constantly craning to look up at the roof and the visuals. I will probably film less and take in the experience more so if I go again. Thanks for the review in any event I agree with a lot of what you said was pretty spot on and how I felt about the band and the venue. Still loved the concert either way U2 has never disappointed me especially there 360 tour hell i even saw the original Zoo TV tour and I thought that was a feast for the senses.
Wow that's awesome you saw the original Zoo TV tour! It's so cool you were on the floor and got to see them up close :) I do agree with you though about being farther back in the middle to really take in the visuals of the sphere and without having to crank your neck (and you can hopefully sit and save your ankles!) I definitely agree there is a certain energy on the floor that is something special. However, if you think you might like to go again, I think where we were sitting in the center back was great and we could definitely take in all the visuals in an immersive way. Let me know if you go again and tysm for watching and I'm so glad you liked my review :)
I’ve heard people say that the sphere it’s the opposite, u wanna be as far back and up as possible for best view.
Yeah I could see that too. We were center back and I think they were great seats but farther back and up would be great also@@Sassyglbeauty
Theres a big reason its an Achtung Baby tour and its the because its probably the most in demand album the fans have wanted re-toured. There hasnt been an album as good since. Although some U2 fans think U2 set the standard with visuals etc they really just copied what was going on in the electronic music scene. For all the fanfare the sphere seems like a step backwards in concerts. Sure it has a big screen, but from the videos shown online the atmosphere seemed pretty flat, not sure if its an age thing or people trying to record what was going on. Theres also an issue with engagement with the band/music when people are focused on a screen. I think the Chemical Brothers have a better lightshow and its more balanced in terms of the spectacle and the music. This seems to be overwhelming people with the side show that isn't the music. As far as the pacing goes, no band either play their visuals or music full pelt all the way through, you need to give people a break otherwise it would all become boring as people habituate to the stimuli, no matter how expensive it is. I am hoping they tour this album properly, they can leave their 180 big screen TV in vegas though.
Ty for watching and I appreciate you sharing your insight and opinion as well. Yeah I understand what you mean about no matter what you do, you can get numb to the same thing after a while. Cool about Achtung Baby being so in-demand for a re-tour with U2 fans I didn't know about that.
Yeah they have to do the acoustic set in the middle. Turn it off ....concentrate on the music ....more engaging , and highlight the juxtaposition. Also, one album so they can do another album later. Further, A baby/ zootv tour is made for the sphere so that's why they did it.
Thank you for sharing that! Cool idea to focus on one album at a time if they plan on returning and doing more. My favorite album is How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. How about you?
No songs from earlier albums like War, Boy, Unforgettable Fire, October and Joshua Tree is a deal breaker for me
It was a bummer they didn’t play a few more songs from other albums when they have SO many great songs. But I get you can’t please everyone :)
Not entirely true. They play Streets and With or Without You (we also got I Still Haven’t Found) from Joshua Tree. Also some hits from Rattle and Hum too. When you have as many in the catalogue as U2, you have to leave some out unfortunately.
An amazing show, loved every second of it!
Where the streets have no name and with or without you are on the Joshua Tree. This was the Achtung Baby anniversary concert so you should expect to get all the songs from that phenomenal album. Next you are going to say you would never go because Larry is not there. Go. You will not be disappointed.
To bad Madonna can't change her venue this coming year and do her concert there in March
oh dang I bet she would put on an amazing show at the sphere
Yes with animated rodger dean visuals,maybe 30 second to mars,and pissibly cold play,and aluce cooper!
alice cooper would be very cool. a few people mentioned coldplay - I hear they are great live. Also I think 30 seconds to mars is going on tour again aren't they? so you never know!
Prince would have killed that place .Shame.
I was thinking of Prince also!
I think Coldplay would be awesome at the Sphere
I've heard Coldplay's live shows are incredible. Have you seen them live before? I hear they do a lot of cool things to make it memorable.
@@DESHPLEASE no I've never seen them live before I'd love to though
@@AidanGiblin Me too. I bet they would have a lot of cool ideas for the sphere and they have a lot of great songs as well
I saw Coldplay live in July and it was sensational! They would totally work in the Sphere.
wow very cool! @@seanp7dc
What about the originator who brang entertainment 2vegas the ONE &only Elvis P that would be brilliant as Elvis is universal just as u2 are there are not many artists who are universa,even this year the first AI hallorgram of a performer will be none other than the greatest entertainer of all time ELVIS PRESLEY THE KING,U2 still one of the greatest bands
Elvis would be awesome!
Pink Floyd or Roger Waters would be a great show at the Sphere!
YES! I saw Roger Waters live a few years ago. Pink Floyd would be amazing there! My dad saw them live back in the day with all the inflatable animals and such - sounds SO cool!
please slow down yea your brilliant but just slow down
sorry I talk a little fast sometimes :) if you click on the cog symbol on the video above the title, you can change the playback speed so it goes a little slower :)
@@DESHPLEASE don't panic its just an observations but very informative your program i watched two of your sections and i subscripted and put a thrums up two them both have good day yea
tysm! i really appreciate it :)@@TheStircrazys
It was a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the album Achtung Baby, hence the focus on the album. Ticket goers knew about this in advance.
I knew this as well and def still wanted to go :) Just was thinking they have such a huge body of work it would have been cool to hear more songs from other albums as well, but def awesome to celebrate the 30th anniversary :)
Yes. As always plan on standing and dancing at any concert you go to.
It’s a concert, not a movie. If you want to sit fine… but don’t even think of asking anyone to sit because you are too lazy to enjoy the fleeting experience. If you go to a concert expecting to sit, and expecting others to sit, stay home.
I usually go to concerts with my dad and he has back issues and can't stand for long periods of time. Not everyone is lazy, some people can't physically stand but still enjoy a live performance. I totally get people wanting to enjoy themselves and dance as well tho.
I have seen U2 over a dozen times and going to my second sphere show this weekend. While I understand the sentiment, many others have stated it, the reality is a concert at the Sphere is different than a normal concert. It actually is somewhere between a concert and a movie, and it is the best concert/movie I have ever seen. Sometimes sitting and taking it in was the best way to enjoy it, other times what was happening made you want to stand. Just because you are sitting does not mean you are not enjoying it. To each is own. I guess if the people in front of you are standing you gotta stand. No big deal.
My dad and I usually go to concerts together and he can't stand for long periods of time so it's always hard for him if we go to a show where people are standing the whole time in front of us. But I agree, excellent concert and super unique experience. I'd love to go again, it was so cool! @@JohnSullivan1
Only half the set was Achtung Baby! The whole album lasts under an hour.
18:26 but even if it's VIP, there may be a stupid person who stands up and ruins the experience
yeah it's hard when people stand the whole time. it can add to the vibe for sure once in a while but when other people can't stand for too long and they have to stand just to see around others who stand it can be pretty frustrating
Totally disagree with the review. U2 wants their songs to be the stars, not being overshadowed by the technology. It was a good balance between visual art and songs.
I respect that opinion and I think it’s cool that they let the songs shine and don’t want to overdue it with distractions in technology. Just think the Sphere is a venue for that specifically but it’s awesome they put the music first no matter what. Ty for sharing :)
"Everyone attending the show, didnt come for a normal concert. The exciting factor of it all is the Sphere itself.And it was ENTIRELY underutilized the ENTIRE second half of the concert."
This is objectively false for 2 main reasons:
1) HALF the technological wonder of The Sphere is in THE AUDIO. The Acoustic middle section of the concert, which incorporates little to no visuals, as this video noted, intentionally highlights the audio. While the majority of bands/performers would opt to hammer home the technology in garish and in-your-face manner, U2 chose to make this an an emphasis. They chose subtlety, minutia and intimacy to showcase the audio wonder. Never every breath, gravel, interplay strum, patter been so crisp and clear, with sound surpassing a small club. It reduces the massive 20000 seat setting to just the band right there in your ear, with no distraction. And if you think this is some fluke or happenstance, all you have to do is look all the way back to ZooTV where technology was at the forefront (sound familiar) yet the band brings it down to earth mindset, to showcase a more human heart at the center of it all.
2) MANY of the visual wonder of the show, and of which were shown or mentioned in this very video (like the Timelapse effect) happen in the second half of the show. - Time Lapse of Vegas happens during Atomic City, which is in the last 3rd of the show. The Time lapse of the desert is during Streets, which is in the second half the show. The bugs during Loving is Blindness is in the second half. The Endangered/Exctinct species are during With or Without you, in the final songs.
So it is clearly objectively factual that the statement is untrue.
On a more artistic level... Well this first point is partially artistic and partially scientific?
The Plateau Effect: It is a phenomenon that lessens the effectiveness of once effective measures over time. It is the reason why dynamics are important. For example, even in a short video, if ALL the shots are close-ups, it loses its impact. NOTHING is emphasized or show to be a focus. The purpose of Close-ups is for emphasis on something important, or to highlight something of significance. But if every shot is closeup, nothing is emphasized. Even if you go extra-close, this is still a lesser impact.
Similar, but separate are the artistic choices to create ebb and flow, peaks and valleys, different spaces and tones. There are at least 3 different acts to the show. While I can go deeper into some potential meaning and artistry, I may do a deeper dive into that elsewhere. Additionally, towards the beginning of the video the question is posed as to whether a venue or technology of this magnitude dwarfs an artist/band... U2 emphatically, and directly address this, by shutting visuals off for a bit, and focusing on the band and audience. It's no accident that the most interactive and responsive part of the show, is the acoustic set with the visuals off. Its also no secret that they've already set the standard for this with their invention of the B stage during ZooTV - Humanity in the center of technology/media/sensory overload.
Ty for sharing your insight :) It's awesome that U2 artistically made the choices they did to best suit their music and utilize the sphere in the ways they did to showcase the performance in the way they wanted. Appreciate you sharing that info ty :)
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phish will be 10000x better
Have you seen them live?
U2 pumps way too much backing tracks. It’s almost karaoke
Such a great venue and you want to see taylor swift? A total waste
i agree, a great venue and I loved the U2 show, I was commenting how it'd be cool to see a bunch of different artists perform there and curious how they'd utilize it
Don't do sit down gigs yawn
I think they ruined many songs when they played acoustically. Just wrong.
How did you like the sphere and the giant screen?
Great review. But you would look MUCH better without the lipstick.
I agree with most of this except for the criticism about showcasing Achtung Baby. All concerts are about playing the greatest hits. Nothing original in that. Complaining that the set list wasn’t like every other set list in concert history is pretty much missing the point.
Thank you for watching and sharing your feedback as well!
The reason they are featuring Achtung Baby is because that album and the Zoo TV tour changed the way we experience stadium music shows. It’s the perfect band and album to open the sphere. They truly understand the best way to artistically and tastefully use the technology without overusing it just for the bells and whistles and can distract from the artist. They get it.
Even the last few songs the dj spins before the show are part of their artistic expression. The car is a replica of the East German Trabant. Do some reading about the making of Achtung and Zoo TV. It will blow you mind. And then the show you experienced will mean even more.
that makes sense! ty for sharing :) VERY cool about the car I didn't even know that. really appreciate you watching and sharing that info!
Remember how they had the Trabant’s all decorated and hanging on the beams in 1993 during Daddy’s Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car?
Then they had several of them on display when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF. They were cool to see up close.
This is exactly what I've been telling people, I was lucky enough to catch the show at the beginning of this month and it delivered beyond my expectations.
The original Achtung Baby! tour, Zoo TV, 30 years later, is still relevant, impressive and way above this sphere paraphernalia, that is just an empty concept, just a big screen.
@@felipeepilefelipe awesome you got to see the original!
Thanks for a very good review. To summarize my own feeling is that I love U2 and don't like the Sphere. I don't like Vegas annymore either. It is way over the top. My age is showing. I am the same age as Bono and Edge. When I go see a concert I go for the band and their music and to see them live. I don't like the over-the-top visuals. To me they are distracting.
I can't wait to see U2 and all my other favorite bands live, but not at the Sphere.
Thank you! And thank you for sharing your honest thoughts as well! Yeah I get that. I think the Sphere is perfect for Vegas since as you said it’s over the top which fits right in there. And it can be really cool for sure. But a very intimate concert with just the band or artist focused just on the musical performance without the giant screen and other effects can be just as cool I a completely different way. Who are some of your other favorite bands you’ve seen love or want to see live in the future? Did you grow up listening to U2 if you’re similar in age? Did you ever see them when they were super young in concert? I think that would have been really cool to see :)
Thanks for your kind response. I don't mean that I hate all visuals. I like the visuals in U2 arena concerts for example. I am hoping to see Bruce Springsteen next year. I have never seen the Stones, but want to very much. The bands and singers I saw were mostly when they were younger and popular at the time. I saw Madonna in a stadium in 1987. That was a wild one. I saw Tom Petty, Santana, Queen, and Prince. I also saw a lot of softies like Olivia Newton-John, America, and Kenny Loggins among others. I like a lot of different music. The most memorable one was Supertramp in an outdoor stadium in Basel, Switzerland. I had a little too much beer and sitting in the hot sun I blacked out and ended up in a hospital. But that was fun. I need to get to Vegas sometime and see al lthe new stuff. Thans again.@@DESHPLEASE
@@mr_retro62 wow! That is awesome. I saw Bruce in concert a few years back and he did a great performance but the sound at the Honda Center wasn’t great for some reason. Not the artist’s fault. Supertramp in Switzerland sounds awesome!! Oh gosh what an experience I’m glad you were okay tho! Tysm for watching and sharing those stories :)
I had an amazing experience with U2 at Sphere! I've been a fan since 1980. The opening was crazy.. sitting in the Parthenon watching a helicopter fly over through the ceiling, cave drawing of Bono on the walls before he slipped on the glasses and transformed into The Fly.. Brillliant! I loved the visual break after they put the Baby down for a nap, it gave my eyes and my brain a nice break, which I knew was coming thanks to Gavin Friday (love him!). I had an easy time getting in the venue, found my new U2 friends and enjoyed just walking around the lobby. I tool the stairs out as well, easy and walked back to my hotel. One of the best nights of 2023 for me, the other was seeing Bono at The Beacon Theater in May!
That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the show as well! I don't think the slipping on glasses and transforming into a fly was at our show but that sounds really cool! Appreciate you sharing your experience and tysm for watching :) Awesome you saw Bono at The Beacon too!
@@DESHPLEASE He slips on the FLY glasses and sings "Zoo Station" which is the first song.
I wish I could see this show - not a chance I could get out there right now, though.
My vote is for a "Pink Floyd reunited" residency - I can't think of anyone who's music would be perfectly raised to the next level by the Sphere than the Floyd's!
PINK FLOYD!!! That would be amazing! Hope they can get along long enough to do that! 😅 I saw a documentary on Hypgnosis the other night and it had a lot of Pink Floyd in it - really cool, especially the cover for Animals.
I went to the 10/18/23 show (sang Happy Birthday to the Edge’s wife at my show) and was blown away. The band is always looking to do the next big thing in entertainment. Bono has said in interviews leading up to the opening of Sphere, that it was to be a modernized mirror of their groundbreaking ZooTV tour (which was the same album). When it comes to other shows rocking the Sphere, I think you would have to dedicate time and do a residency like U2 did to get the best out of the visuals and the sound. I don’t think one off shows or shows that are just 3-4 shows in a full tour would work. The visuals seem to be so complex, stunningly beautiful as a fan of the band and music, that you have to put the time in for a show at the Sphere. I like that they pull songs out in the acoustic portion that aren’t stables of their shows otherwise. I was in Sect. 307
how sweet, I love that they sang Happy Birthday to the Edge's wife. Yeah I now want to see more of ZooTV after hearing so many mention it in the comments. Very cool! But for sure U2 is one of those bands that has earned such a special residency and all their amazing songs they've put out over the years. You're right i'm sure the visuals and everything involved takes a TON of manpower and a ton of work on the backend just to execute. I'm so glad you enjoyed the show and ty for sharing your experience as well :)
This show was always going to be focused around Achtung Baby. It's one of the finest albums of the last 30 plus years and was the album they toured the original ZOO TV tour wich was the biggest ever of It's kind. They set the bar on that tour wich is why this was the perfect venue to showcase this album. The first night or so I heard had alot of casuals that snatched up the tickets but the U2 audience will travel the world to experience Achtung Baby in It's entirety. The middle half was intentional to bring the show back to ground a bit. Some balance. The Sphere was made for a band like U2, it's going to be hard for anyone else to pull that off.
Thank you for that info! I appreciate it a lot. I'm glad it was an artistic choice by U2 for the second half and I appreciate that info on ZOO TV as well. Thank you for watching and for sharing that!
Thanks for the review. If you like giant screens this venue is for you. But the band is actually tiny looking on the stage.
So that’s not good. I prefer to see the actual band closer.
True. The stage was pretty tiny compared to the screen and when they didn’t show the band on the screen up close like during the second ad they were very hard to see unless you were up front or on the floor
Still can’t top ZOO TV Inside/Outside Broadcast; Zooropa & Zoomerang Tours
I heard those were epic! Did you see them live?
@@DESHPLEASE When I was 10/11 yrs old. It was amazing….
how awesome!@@Johnny_Doe
@@DESHPLEASE Looks like you had a good time 😊. I just subscribed. You write and play music as well?
It was the best! I would 11/10 recommend and would love to go again! And tysm for the sub@@Johnny_Doe ! Yes I do! :) I've written so many songs i've lost count. 200+ at least in a variety of genres from pop to rock to folk to edm. I've recently started doing it full time, releasing a song every month :) You can find my songs on my yt - music videos, lyric videos and more and also on Spotify and other streaming platforms: open.spotify.com/artist/58YrHyIIzxmfI4oxpAWAMn?si=H36DmPbvTkC6104No_mGPg :D
I saw the show on 12/2 and absolutely loved it. Your review was pretty spot on!
tysm I really appreciate it! And glad you loved the show also!
U2 are the only band to pull that off, the middle section is to focus on the band not the screen, you can go to cinema for that, they have the best visualiser in the business, bono performance is spot on and every attention to detail is played out with the energy used, you have the wow factor and the beginning the intro, middle is intimate and the ending conclusion is epic.
Thanks for sharing your insight! It's cool U2 made an artistic choice to do a more intimate middle portion. The conclusion was def epic as well! Which was your favorite part of all?
Best visualizer in the business but even this reviewer mentions how it's lackluster at points. Sorry, but U2 is not known outside of their fanbase as having the best visuals in the business.
Other artists more relevant to today, who are not stale like U2 is, playing their greatest hits from 30 years ago will do things a stale artists like U2 wouldn't dream of. Phish will blow U2's visuals out of the water in April, and so likely will others once they get there.
U2 put on a good show no doubt, but they have not been innovators in decades, if ever.
We hardcore U2 fans only wanted to celebrate the Achtung Baby album in its entirety. Everything else was gravy.
It’s cool to see so many diehard u2 fans share their experience and be so passionate about Achtung Baby start to finish. 😊
I have a feeling they will extend this into 2027 where they’ll do a Joshua Tree 40th. Phish is the next band, supposedly Dead and Co are going to regroup and do a run of shows here. I would say these bands are highly likely to play: Metallica, Guns N Roses (and did a Vegas residency before), Rammstein, TOOL. Pink has played a residency before and she could totally do the Acrobat stuff there. Aerosmith probably will but depends on Steven Tyler’s health at this point. Peter Gabriel has a new album out and his tour is doing extremely well, and he would totally take advantage of all the effects and technology. Damon Albarn might as well move there because this is PERFECT for a Gorillaz residency.
Oh yeah Pink with the acrobatics would be cool there, Gorillaz too but OMG Peter Gabriel - YES! the new album is fantastic and a lot of his fan-made ai music videos for some of those songs inspired me to make my own i have on my channel. i could DEF see those on the giant screen at the sphere - bet he'd do some awesome things with it! he's always been so unique with his music videos and artwork relating to his music. me and my dad would go there to see him for sure
I seen ever tour since 97 they never dissapointed
Wow that's amazing! Which has been your favorite so far?
Achtung baby was by far their best album. I saw that concert live center stage first row back in the day. I had nosebleeds seats, and a production member came up and gave me the tickets. They used to do this to prevent scalping.
Oh wow! That's super cool!
The best venue ever. Sphere.
Definitely a unique experience like no other!
I think tool makes alot of sense for the sphere. Their visuals are seriously next level and they have a dedicated following to sell enough tickets.
Any of pink floyd tribute bands or just the original guys themselves would work magic with that place i think.
Agreed! Pink Floyd is so great with visuals as well! I can't wait to see who cones to the Sphere next
@@DESHPLEASE same. Honestly would see basically any show there just cause i know what the sphere is capable of now.
No Doubt , the best Show ever produced in the best Venue in the world , with the most newer technologic sound and Video
It was awesome! Glad you enjoyed it as well!
Saw 10/14 show, when people ask, "What's it like?". I tell them, you have to see it, I can't describe it and do it justice. Cool post.
I agree! def have to see it for yourself. the pics and video just aren't the same as being there in the moment. ty for watching :)
Uber tip: walk east to Howard Hughes Parkway, 1/8th of a mile east, and order your Uber from there.
Great tip!
Great video. Lady GaGa will be next I reckon
tysm! I heard she joined U2 on stage one of the nights shortly after we were there. I bet she would rock the Sphere!
@@DESHPLEASE oh she would 100%
It was bucket list U-2 techn-oreligious experience for me!!! Loved every minute!!
That's awesome! I'm so glad you loved it! Is Achtung Baby you're favorite album?
I am such a U-2 fan..it is a favorite!!!@@DESHPLEASE
I went to the opening night and the show started a little past 8:30. Maybe the other shows are starting closer to 9 but wanted to chime in. Great video, btw!
Tysm! And appreciate you sharing your experience as well! What did you like most about the concert? :)
We went to the 3rd show in section 406 and were told by ushers to sit down almost the entire time.
Then the 7th row in section 102 and I barely ever sat down.
On the floor in Dec and I cannot wait!
Each show was so amazing for so many different reasons.
That’s awesome!! Wow ai bet you’re excited for floor in Dec!! How exciting! That’s awesome that you’ve enjoyed each show so far! Do they change it up a bit or is it just cool to see it in a different section from a diff angle? Please share 😄
@@DESHPLEASE the acoustic part was changed up for the first time on Nov 3 when I was there and they did songs from War. Bono went on a platform that was lowered and he hung onto people in the first several rows.
Otherwise the show is definitely in the same order. The different vantage points from being at the top vs the bottom are amazing though.
Came back a week ago from being on the floor. Honestly, we looked at the screen maybe only 3-4 times. Enjoying the band close up was a completely different experience!
Thanks for your review - which I thought was fair, insightful & entertaining. Your comment about the average age of the punters made me smile - I’m a little younger than Bono & co. having been a fan since the early 80s. We managed to get GA tickets to the show/gig/event and flew over from London with our daughter. I understand your concern about the (possibly limited) focus on Achtung Baby but if like me (& many others) this is your favourite U2 album (or even favourite ever album) the high cost of ticket and travel was well worth it. We were at the ‘Gaga appearance’ on 25th Oct & found the whole show quite overwhelming - & seem to have suffered from ‘euphoric amnesia’. This is a thing apparently - your brain shuts down its memory function to cope with all the over stimulation. All very odd but but was reported extensively after the recent Taylor Swift shows. As a result although I absolutely loved seeing U2, I’m unable to recall much of the detail ! I was a bit jealous of your recollections (which I just don’t have) and have had to make do with all the TH-cam videos.
I’d love to go again and try to appreciate everything in a less heightened state !
Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m so glad you enjoyed my review! Wow it’s awesome you saw Gaga with U2 but it’s crazy about the over stimulation thing - I’ve never heard of that at shows before. It’s so cool you live in London. It’s always been my dream to go there. It’s on my bucket list for sure! What’s your favourite local concert venue over there?
I have seen new blocks of tickets range from $500 to $1450 USD. The band has added new shows for 2024. Those who are ultimate U2 fans will love the show.
oh wow!
The biggest reason for the middle lull is they seem to be trying to mimic the B stage part from their previous tours where they do stripped down versions of their songs or just ad lib as they go by singing other peoples songs.
Another reason for the lack of video content through the whole show is a technical one - it's the sheer file size and computing power needed to render animations on that screen. To give you some idea, 1 minute of 12k resolution animation takes 2 weeks to render on it...and it's a 2 hour show. So you can guarantee that U2 will continue to add more visuals to the show over time (they have an option to play the Sphere for 2 years in their contract).
Wow! That makes sense. Thank you for sharing that info!! Really appreciate it. :)
They could easily show realtime video from cameras. Definitely it was an artistic decision not to do so. As far as I know, their team especially tried to avoid overuse of the screen, bc many people think that the visual storm of the 1st part is "2 much" and more of that would make them sick.
Anyway, it's impossible to satisfy everybody.
I think this would also be a good venue for Paul McCartney, Coldplay, or Bruce Springsteen.
Yes! Bruce would be awesome there for sure! A few others mentioned Coldplay. I haven't seen them live but I hear they're incredible. Have you?
@@DESHPLEASE Yes. They put on a great show and play to large venues like the capacity of the Sphere. In Europe and the UK the band does large football stadium venues of 60,000 people. U2 actually hate the band. There was a time when Coldplay and U2 would not tour at the same time in fear of losing ticket sales to the other competing band.
oh wow I didn't even know that!@@BunnyWatson-k1w
Why the hell don’t they play the hits????? So dumb 🙄
They did play some during the encore but I think most concert goers always want to hear the hits (not just the hits ofc, but more!) :)
This is so cool it makes me want to go now I’m so glad you both had a great time!!! ❤❤
it was awesome! i want to go back now and see postcard from earth!
I want to see Michael Jackson at the Sphere ❤
that would be awesome!
Nobody will use the Sphere to its full capability. It is very expensive to put a show on there and I would be surprised if the venue lasts 10 years. U2 was the perfect band to open the venue and I would like to see more musical artists use it.
yeah I can't imagine how expensive it costs. who would you like to see at the sphere?
@@DESHPLEASE If it was 1980 and the Sphere was around Pink Floyd would have been amazing to see there. As far as current acts the only ones I could see attempting it are ones that have the money to do so. Rolling Stones, Coldplay...a couple others but very few as far as rock music goes :)
@@brucecampbell7347 YES Pink Floyd for SURE and my fav band of all time is The Stones! I hear Coldplay is great live also
One of the most epic concerts I’ve ever been to and I’ve seen you too almost 10 times front row many times and seen hundreds of shows in this concert was just incredible at times definitely an emotional ride that only U2 can deliver
Wow awesome! Where else have you seen them? Very cool. They are an amazing band!
Why did you say “you too” lmao
It was an amazing show. We has a great view. Just wish I had gone with another person. Lol.
Sorry I read that wrong the first time. Glad you got to see it and had an amazing view! Sorry to hear that! Was the person not a fan of U2? Or are they just not big on concerts?
I did see it. December 16th of last year. I was just lamenting that I wish I had taken another person than who I went with. Lol.@@DESHPLEASE
Nice review. I have seen them multiple times including the Joshua Tree tour. It's just the Damm tickets are so expensive. Not sure if you are a Pink Floyd fan but can you imagine the show they would put on.
Yes! I am a huge Pink Floyd fan!! For sure I bet they'd have a lot of fun with them. If only Roger and David got along... sigh. I saw The Wall (Rogers Water solo tour) a few years back and it was awesome but my dad was talking about how cool it was back in the day with all the inflatable cartoons and stuff. Funny enough I just watched a really cool documentary on Hypgnosis (on Storm and Po) I'm guessing you might be familiar- they designed a ton of albums for bands like Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, etc. It was on Netflix. Super good. If you're a fan of bands from that era, I highly recommend :)
Good call
Gilmour has stated that he is no longer a part of Pink Floyd now that Wright has passed. Too bad it would have been epic!
It's a shame they don't get along anymore for sure :(@@donaldcampbell9483
Awesome review.... I am really hoping Coldplay will do shows there... I imagine they will
Tysm! I hear Coldplay is awesome live!
Saw it last week, amazing. Just to add to some of the great tips here.
- Getting in. It was slightly confusing. There's a VIP entrance, then there are people lined up to the main East and West entrances, and the lines are long. But there was something with wristbands, apparently people lined up as early as that morning to get a low number - but it appears this is only for 'General Admission' which from what I could tell only applied to the standing area on the main floor in front of the stage. If you have a ticket with an assigned section\seat, forget the wrist bands, no meaning and no use. There are Sphere employees everywhere when in line, we asked, and since we had tickets with section\seat, she sent us to a different line. But bottom line: doors open at 6, lines went very fast once it started, and you'll have a solid hour and a half to look around. More than enough, almost too much. If anyone knows the wristband deal please share.
- Where to sit? The middle. We had seats a couple sections off center in the 2nd tier. Was a great balance of seeing the screen, and the band actually feels.. not far away. At least not as far as videos I've seen. The only bad seats in the house, and they are not that bad, are the far sides. And there are seats on Tier 1 that are actually obstructed - the 2nd Tier overhangs the 1st Tier - there are a number of rows at the very back of Tier 1 where the screen is obstructed a little, or a lot, or completely. This is not an issue on the floor, Tier 2, 3 or 4.
- Show starts at 8... or 8:40. DJ in the car plays all your favorite
ightmare early 80's hits, really loud. Another reason not to be stressed about getting in early. Stay in the lobby, have a drink or two, and check in occasionally during the DJ... when the little car gets to the right side of the stage, head for your seats.
- Try the pizza. The pizza concession was 'Pizza by Rock', had a thin crust, massive slice. Think it was called 'slice of sphere' best pizza ever had.
wow I didn't even know about the wristbands. Maybe you're right? Just something for GA? I agree the middle is the best place to sit and it was a great balance. I didn't realize some seats were obstructed that is a bummer to hear. OMG I wish I had tried the pizza! It sounds amazing! I'll def have to give it a try if we go back. Ty for watching and sharing your experience as well!
KISS and Cold Play should be in the Sphere
Yeah a lot of people mention Coldplay! I heard they're great live have you seen them?
D. Followed this band's career my entire musician life. Won't be able to attend. Watching it happen from afar. Great review and very much appreciated. Intelligent and heartfelt. Passing the baton in good faith..... AND the Stones? I would say even though Charlie is missed.. def . The Stones. And Pink Floyd. As far as new artists like Taylor. This is the future of live music- no doubt ..they will seize it. Great review. Much appreciated D.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked my review. I'm sorry you can't see it in person. Charlie is def missed indeed. And YES Pink Floyd fo sure!!! I saw Roger Waters (solo) The Wall a few years back and it was awesome but my dad got to see it back in the day with the full band and all the inflatable animals and I think that in the sphere or something to that effect would be so cool! Ty for your insight and kind words, I truly appreciate it and tysm for watching :) I hope you get to see U2 live again soon!
@@DESHPLEASE good luck to you ! Take care.
It's just so great to see people your age listening to good music. Kudos to your pop for raising you rights. Cheers!
ty!@@SamCarpenter-to4it my dad is def the one who had me listening to everything from the stones to the cranberries to talking heads, the smiths, dylan and blue oyster cult growing up and i'm so thankful. I think it's why I love writing in a variety of styles since as a lover of music, I'm drawn to so many different artists, bands, genres and sounds. :)
Love the Manchester bands. I remember when Stone Roses arrived. Masterpiece album. Also. A huge Johnny Marr fan. It's great your broad taste. Dylan is our Shakespeare. Our guitarist was a 70s gtr player. We love BOC and especially the Vigil. Did you know Patti Smith wrote lyrics for them before she was known? Weird huh? I'm a huge FAN of her poetry and legacy. Check out this 13 year old musician Nandi Bushell. I think she's our next Prince , D. Sweet beautiful soul. Also Samantha Fish is killing it. This technology is a little frightening. I hope we don't lose focus on musicians. I changed my mind when I saw what they've done with it. We were there for Zootv. They've never let us down....even when their reach exceeds their grasp. They've always used tech responsibly. My fav band since i was 14 and heard New Years Day. U2 take risks. Its wonderful to see them appeal to each gen. We still need their heart and integrity. Very excited about Inhaler. Post punk revival. Thanks again Dee. Keep bands alive !
great job on this review!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
So curious who the next acts will be to play there. Any thoughts on what artists/bands/filmmakers would be appropriate for the venue?
Yeah I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I think Pink Floyd doing some version of The Wall would be insane. I bet Beyoncé or GaGa would have a lot of fun with it. I could see a franchise like Star Wars or Dune looking awesome on there as well. What about you?
@@DESHPLEASE Yeah those were all ones I immediately thought of. Feels like it should be something a bit more electronic and a group who truly loved making music videos. Gaga came to mind first just because I could see her really enjoying the process and being cool with being in Vegas for a few months. Pink Floyd is the dream...but I thought they might think it's too corporate or something. Beck would be awesome.
@@ct6852 yeah I can see that too. I bet an EDM artist would love it for the visuals. I was thinking even some video games like seeing Night City in Cyberpunk on the giant screen would be cool
If you’ve ever seen Tool live, I think you’d agree that they would be amazing at the Sphere.
@@atrain84 Yeah they look like they might already be set up for that.
It is awesome I just clicked on at the part where they were playing with the city in the background I thought they were outside and it took me a while to study how the cars were moving to know it was something amazing I've never seen before
it was such a unique and cool effect! such a great way to pay tribute to Vegas :)
The "industrial ceiling" around 3:26 appears to be evocative of the Pantheon in Rome, built about 1900 years ago and still standing today. U2's visual is not identical to the Pantheon ceiling but very close, and I think intentional (including the hole in the top). The video dove is almost certainly meant as a "Beautiful Day" tribute; doves were released when that song was performed at "Live 8" in 2005. Great review Desh, thanks.
Love those trivia facts! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m glad you enjoyed my review! 😊
Thanks for the review, it's great! U2 is one of those bands that rarely disappoints. I am one of the few that likes their new music as much as their old stuff. As much as I loved Achtung Baby (especially the songs One and Love Is Blindness) there are other albums I enjoy more . . . for example How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb . . . very underrated. I have almost every U2 album and am so happy they are still producing new music. Fan for life!
Thank you! How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb is my fav U2 album! I love a lot of their new (and old) stuff too. Awesome they still get along and enjoy playing together after all these years. So cool to see them performing so young together when they were first starting out.
Lucky enough to see U2 for my birthday 🎉 it was my 4th time seeing them last time was 31yrs ago took my lil brother to zootv at Oakland coliseum an we came full circle so cool an we took my 27yr son along magical night🙏🌛✨❤️🎉
wow what an amazing experience for you all! happy birthday! I'm so glad you got to go again with your brother and son! what was your favorite part of the show?
@@DESHPLEASE so hard to say I loved it all I sang an rocked out all night but I would say my favorite song where streets have no name it's my ring tone an loved it first time I heard it when I was sophomore ❤️🎉🙏🌛✨
aww i love that!!@@shannonpatterson9349