FanCam pic of the U2 show in Jhb

deefstes

Check this high def 360 degree panoramic shot from the centre of the stage. You can zoom in and find your own face. See if you can find yours and post the link. Here is the link to the pic:
http://www.u2.com/gigapixelfancam/110213/

And here is the link that goes straight to my grill:
http://www.u2.com/gigapixelfancam/110213/143810-dewald-swanepoel

dee

Pretty cool...I'll be sure to waste some time on it later today when I have a few minutes to burn....

On a side note, it must be epic to play in front of so many people...even for a band already as big as U2.

deefstes

dee wrote:On a side note, it must be epic to play in front of so many people...even for a band already as big as U2.

I was thinking the same thing. And imagine the Springbok Nude Girls and Mariam and Amadou. They performed on the same massive stage in front of the same massive crowd and they didn't even deserve it ?

Mr-M

I believe the first time they ever did it was for the All Black vs Springboks test at the same stadium last year. I enjoyed seeing myself at that game (partly 'cos I was pulling a weird expression), but for some reason this is way cooler. Probably because I can zoom in on the Edge's amps. Ahhh...pure tonal majesty. Perhaps I can absorb some of his tonal perfection if I stare at his gear long enough? ?

Here's the one from the rugby: http://player23.co.za/fancam.php?track=fancam&atv=-4.880167&ath=144.470699&fov=1.7038955389395383&slug=

aubs1

This is so cool..... Eli's first ever Big concert ........ sure he'll never forget. Thanx for starting this thread Deefstes .......
Here's Eli and Leani to his right..... I think I must have just gone for a quick smoke or wee ....... ?

http://www.u2.com/gigapixelfancam/110213/4884875-eli-canham

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Aubs1 wrote: This is so cool..... Eli's first ever Big concert ........ sure he'll never forget. Thanx for starting this thread Deefstes .......
Here's Eli and Leani to his right..... I think I must have just gone for a quick smoke or wee ....... ?

http://www.u2.com/gigapixelfancam/110213/4884875-eli-canham

Bwahahaha. He's grinning his ass off and they haven't even started yet! ?

deefstes

Aubs1 wrote: This is so cool..... Eli's first ever Big concert ........ sure he'll never forget. Thanx for starting this thread Deefstes .......
Here's Eli and Leani to his right..... I think I must have just gone for a quick smoke or wee ....... ?

http://www.u2.com/gigapixelfancam/110213/4884875-eli-canham

That is awesome! Gotta love his expression. First big concert? Wow, what a whopper to start off on. I'm sure this will stay with him for the rest of his life. It sure will stay with me.

Jack-Flash-Jr

deefstes wrote:
dee wrote:On a side note, it must be epic to play in front of so many people...even for a band already as big as U2.
I was thinking the same thing. And imagine the Springbok Nude Girls and Mariam and Amadou. They performed on the same massive stage in front of the same massive crowd and they didn't even deserve it ?

Woah... steady on there brother...

aubs1

Stratisfear wrote: Bwahahaha. He's grinning his ass off and they haven't even started yet! ?

LOL....... I think he was happy that SNG just left, he cound'nt stand the lead guitarist, kept asking me: "Dad, is he ok, I think he's getting a fit!"..hahaha

deefstes wrote: That is awesome! Gotta love his expression. First big concert? Wow, what a whopper to start off on. I'm sure this will stay with him for the rest of his life. It sure will stay with me.

Yep, how do you top that in terms of pure spectacle...?
Can't take him to watch Neil Diamond, he would be seriously put off music for the rest of his life.... ?

deefstes

Jack Flash Jr wrote:
deefstes wrote:
dee wrote:On a side note, it must be epic to play in front of so many people...even for a band already as big as U2.
I was thinking the same thing. And imagine the Springbok Nude Girls and Mariam and Amadou. They performed on the same massive stage in front of the same massive crowd and they didn't even deserve it ?
Woah... steady on there brother...

Of course I'm saying this half tongue in cheek (but only half tongue in cheek). The fact is, neither SNG or M&A (or both acts together) could ever dream of pulling such a big crowd. They were merely piggy backing on the astronomical success that U2 has achieved over the years. Not a single member of the audience would have decided not to purchase a ticket had either of these outfits not been billed for opening act and not a single member of the audience did purchase a ticket because either of these two outfits have been billed.

U2 pulled those crowds, they deserve to perform in front of such a massive crowd. SNG and M&A were in the right place at the right time.

Aubs1 wrote: LOL....... I think he was happy that SNG just left, he cound'nt stand the lead guitarist, kept asking me: "Dad, is he ok, I think he's getting a fit!"..hahaha

I'll be honest, I didn't particularly enjoy him either. Obviously I knew he wasn't having a fit (which would have been the only acceptable explanation) so to me he just looked silly.

I am actually somewhat perplexed by the choice of opening acts. I understand that others might like their music so I'm not saying they're bad, I'm just saying that neither of those acts fitted with my taste in music. What perplexes me is the fact that they are so different from the style of music that the main act was about to perform. It's a bit like interrupting an Afrikaans TV program with a Zulu advertisement.

But, like I've said before, both acts drew deafening cheers from the crowds so obviously I'm in the minority.

Squonk

The Sad thing for me is that Muse supported U2 on part of the 360 tour but not here.
I would suffer the ringing ears to watch Muse!

Jack-Flash-Jr

deefstes wrote:
Jack Flash Jr wrote:
deefstes wrote:
dee wrote:On a side note, it must be epic to play in front of so many people...even for a band already as big as U2.
I was thinking the same thing. And imagine the Springbok Nude Girls and Mariam and Amadou. They performed on the same massive stage in front of the same massive crowd and they didn't even deserve it ?
Woah... steady on there brother...
Of course I'm saying this half tongue in cheek (but only half tongue in cheek). The fact is, neither SNG or M&A (or both acts together) could ever dream of pulling such a big crowd. They were merely piggy backing on the astronomical success that U2 has achieved over the years. Not a single member of the audience would have decided not to purchase a ticket had either of these outfits not been billed for opening act and not a single member of the audience did purchase a ticket because either of these two outfits have been billed.

U2 pulled those crowds, they deserve to perform in front of such a massive crowd. SNG and M&A were in the right place at the right time.

Aubs1 wrote: LOL....... I think he was happy that SNG just left, he cound'nt stand the lead guitarist, kept asking me: "Dad, is he ok, I think he's getting a fit!"..hahaha
I'll be honest, I didn't particularly enjoy him either. Obviously I knew he wasn't having a fit (which would have been the only acceptable explanation) so to me he just looked silly.

I am actually somewhat perplexed by the choice of opening acts. I understand that others might like their music so I'm not saying they're bad, I'm just saying that neither of those acts fitted with my taste in music. What perplexes me is the fact that they are so different from the style of music that the main act was about to perform. It's a bit like interrupting an Afrikaans TV program with a Zulu advertisement.

But, like I've said before, both acts drew deafening cheers from the crowds so obviously I'm in the minority.

Have to agree with you there, SNG are FAR better than U2 ?

deefstes

Jack Flash Jr wrote: Have to agree with you there, SNG are FAR better than U2 ?

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

Booga

Seriously guys! The SNG were shocking! Maybe they were going for the off beat but they lost timing several times in the act and the guitarist was more concerened with head banging than actually playing descent guitar. I have to ask the question WHY THEM?? when there are so many other awesome south african bands out there.

I thought although M&A were rather repetitive but they got the crowd going and what they did, they did well especially considering the guitarist was blind!

U2 on the other hand were awesome and all the U2 hatters (I know there are quite a few of you on the forum) really missed out on an mindblowing performance.

aubs1

deefstes wrote: I am actually somewhat perplexed by the choice of opening acts.

Well.......Mango Groove opened for The Rolling Stones ........ :? :?

@JFJ, I have never heard SNG play, (besides Sunday), so I am quite open-minded about them ........ but like I said on another post, I was very disappointed
with whoever was mixing their sound, cause you could'nt even hear Arno sing......only a few screams hear and there ......

Jack Flash Jr wrote: Have to agree with you there, SNG are FAR better than U2 ?

Maybe they are (to people who have heard them under different conditions (and their fans) ..... but NOT on Sunday night .... pity.....
The thing about fans is that they know what the bands playing, even if they are only hearing bits and pieces, therefore the response they got .......but can they pull a 98+thousand crowd in SA on their own......my answer would be a definite ..... NO!!

Jack-Flash-Jr

That's unfortunate, sounds like bad performance and sound... I have seen MANY international acts and SNG are tops... usually... but that said, their day is past anyway (their style won't turn heads anymore). Should have gone to the US instead of UK.

Squonk

I thought they were shocking as well. They did rock in a couple of songs.

Their timing was out and the guitarist wasn't in sync with the band, one of the solos was way out.

Arno does have a good voice but I have seen him twice in a month and both times were shocking.

He played at the Gibson Relaunch at Tanz Cafe and wasn't worthy of the TJ's Open Mic.

Will have to catch him on a better day

Jack-Flash-Jr

Squonk wrote: I thought they were shocking as well. They did rock in a couple of songs.

Their timing was out and the guitarist wasn't in sync with the band, one of the solos was way out.

Arno does have a good voice but I have seen him twice in a month and both times were shocking.

He played at the Gibson Relaunch at Tanz Cafe and wasn't worthy of the TJ's Open Mic.

Will have to catch him on a better day

There may never be a better day... I really think they peaked a long time ago (obviously U2 is still peaking, if you're a fan). Theo (the guitarist everyone is moaning about) is doing some good production work nowadays...

deefstes

Jack Flash Jr wrote: There may never be a better day... I really think they peaked a long time ago (obviously U2 is still peaking, if you're a fan). Theo (the guitarist everyone is moaning about) is doing some good production work nowadays...

I would really like to believe that Arno has still got it in him. He's young, there's nothing wrong with his voice and I do think that he is a good muso. He's written some great songs and I'm sure he can still write plenty more.

But I agree with Squonk, both his recent performances left much to be desired.

Mr-M

SNG were shockingly awful. Yes the mix wasn't the best, but they played badly as a band and were really loose. Maybe I could hear them better because I was close to the stage, but the sound still wasn't great. Arno went completely off-key a number of times and acted like a crazy loose-legged looney bin inhabitant at times, Theo's guitar tone wasn't worthy of being called tone - an awful cacophany of fizzy, flubby, muddy uber-gain when all he needed was some classic crunch distortion - the drummer was Ok but still rather loose, the bass player was anonymous and didn't look interested at all. The only good part was the synths and trumpet guy, who did a good job and lifted what were often some pretty "meh" songs. Their hits were performed adequately though, but not fantastically. I used to have some appreciation for them, but this was just crap. The crowd seemed to love them, but everyone in my section hated it. Crowds at these sorts of things are usually taken up by the occasion, so that's the only reason I can think of that anyone would have liked the steaming turd the Nudies served up. Good thing they're no longer a real band anymore, so we're unlikely to be subjected to that again.