Comments on: U2 At The Rose Bowl: Fight Racism, Free Tehran, Buy A Blackberry! http://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/ Leaning right, leaning left, YBH! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kathyhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4099 Kathy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:02:40 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4099 More people need to learn about the horrors in Burma. I have a refugee from there living with me now. He ran when he was 13. It is HORRIBLE there. All should know Aung San Suu Kyi. Bono wasn't hurting anyone, and more awareness will only help. More people need to learn about the horrors in Burma. I have a refugee from there living with me now. He ran when he was 13. It is HORRIBLE there. All should know Aung San Suu Kyi. Bono wasn't hurting anyone, and more awareness will only help.

]]> By: Romano2http://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4096 Romano2 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:45:31 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4096 I think its been said pretty well by everyone else who has posted here. I watched the show via YouTube and thoroughly enjoyed it. Its really easy to take shots at the biggest act. Nothing new there. What was interesting for me (and maybe a little more difficult than cheap criticism) was to ponder all the paradox in the show. Paradox has always been the crossroads where this band camped out. The money invested on the stage, the real need for a carbon offset all juxtaposed against 96,000 human beings who showed up for the party. The crime in throwing a big party is if you try to elevate it and add something deeper. Some people will hate you for that. I loved it. I relish the fact that Aung San Suu Kyi was being raised in this context, and that some unpaid writer with blog had to endure the band being true to who they have always been. I think its been said pretty well by everyone else who has posted here. I watched the show via YouTube and thoroughly enjoyed it. Its really easy to take shots at the biggest act. Nothing new there. What was interesting for me (and maybe a little more difficult than cheap criticism) was to ponder all the paradox in the show. Paradox has always been the crossroads where this band camped out. The money invested on the stage, the real need for a carbon offset all juxtaposed against 96,000 human beings who showed up for the party. The crime in throwing a big party is if you try to elevate it and add something deeper. Some people will hate you for that. I loved it. I relish the fact that Aung San Suu Kyi was being raised in this context, and that some unpaid writer with blog had to endure the band being true to who they have always been.

]]> By: Angry longtime fanhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4066 Angry longtime fan Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:32:20 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4066 The show was good, certainly, but couldn't compare to the Elevation shows after 9-11 or even the best of the Vertigo tour - not even close And the inner circle pit was awful with pushing, shoving and too many people because of the YouTube thing. Someone - the band's manager who couldn't care less about the individual fan, wanted it full as possible maybe,with no breathing room? And it was full of so-called fans who reacted with "what's that?" when some of us talked about non-big hit songs we'd like to hear. The pit was a disaster for too many, sorry. The show was good, certainly, but couldn't compare to the Elevation shows after 9-11 or even the best of the Vertigo tour – not even close And the inner circle pit was awful with pushing, shoving and too many people because of the YouTube thing. Someone – the band's manager who couldn't care less about the individual fan, wanted it full as possible maybe,with no breathing room? And it was full of so-called fans who reacted with "what's that?" when some of us talked about non-big hit songs we'd like to hear. The pit was a disaster for too many, sorry.

]]> By: JohnRomanohttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4057 JohnRomano Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:18:28 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4057 I'll take being called a moron instead of writing lines like this from the Los Angeles Times review of the concert: "But at times this music seemed to do the opposite -- it pushed the crowd under a wave of echo and distortion, or formed a passageway between the fans and the band." Yawn! The LA Times, of course, leaves out all of Bono's preaching because it doesn't fit their narrative. Incredibly dishonest, in my opinion. One correction: The One Campaign is not an Amnesty International campaign, although One and Amnesty do work together. I'll take being called a moron instead of writing lines like this from the Los Angeles Times review of the concert:

"But at times this music seemed to do the opposite — it pushed the crowd under a wave of echo and distortion, or formed a passageway between the fans and the band."

Yawn!

The LA Times, of course, leaves out all of Bono's preaching because it doesn't fit their narrative. Incredibly dishonest, in my opinion.

One correction:

The One Campaign is not an Amnesty International campaign, although One and Amnesty do work together.

]]> By: pablohttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4056 pablo Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:02:20 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4056 Wow! It took the first 37 years of my life to connect, really connect to what it's about from these guys; the music! We live in a world of contradictions, hell, I've contradicted myself on occasion. I'm not perfect! My experience (beginning at 6:30 a.m.) yesterday at the Rose Bowl was one of connection to other fans (my new buddies from Israel, the gal from Australia, from Mexico City, from Phoenix, Minnesota) who share an intense love for the band and their music. I then experienced the show from the inner circle of the stage (my first U2 gig!) and,well, Magnificent! I along with my new found mates sang along to most of the songs (including the new),and my throat is killing me today! I cried as I felt the music physically permeate me on One and Moment of Surrender. I held my hands up high on Amazing Grace for these songs I related to because they have a beautiful message. I directly relate to these songs on a deep level, from life experiences; the last thing on my mind was how big Bono's bank account was, or of the sponsors of this show, I was thinking of the love I have for my wife, the love and hope I sometimes feel and WANT to feel for humankind. Hope and love man! I recycle, treat others as I wish to be treated, I vote, leave no trace when I'm in the outdoors and I actually started buying CD's again because, well, I love reading the lyrics! Maybe music just isn't an emotional thing for you. I think you miss the mark on your piece. "My body’s now a begging bowl that’s begging to get back, begging to get back to my heart, to the rhythm of my soul, to the rhythm of my unconsciousness, to the rhythm that yearns to be released from control". Wow! It took the first 37 years of my life to connect, really connect to what it's about from these guys; the music! We live in a world of contradictions, hell, I've contradicted myself on occasion. I'm not perfect! My experience (beginning at 6:30 a.m.) yesterday at the Rose Bowl was one of connection to other fans (my new buddies from Israel, the gal from Australia, from Mexico City, from Phoenix, Minnesota) who share an intense love for the band and their music. I then experienced the show from the inner circle of the stage (my first U2 gig!) and,well, Magnificent! I along with my new found mates sang along to most of the songs (including the new),and my throat is killing me today! I cried as I felt the music physically permeate me on One and Moment of Surrender. I held my hands up high on Amazing Grace for these songs I related to because they have a beautiful message. I directly relate to these songs on a deep level, from life experiences; the last thing on my mind was how big Bono's bank account was, or of the sponsors of this show, I was thinking of the love I have for my wife, the love and hope I sometimes feel and WANT to feel for humankind. Hope and love man! I recycle, treat others as I wish to be treated, I vote, leave no trace when I'm in the outdoors and I actually started buying CD's again because, well, I love reading the lyrics! Maybe music just isn't an emotional thing for you. I think you miss the mark on your piece. "My body’s now a begging bowl that’s begging to get back, begging to get back to my heart, to the rhythm of my soul, to the rhythm of my unconsciousness, to the rhythm that yearns to be released from control".

]]> By: Kathy Bhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4054 Kathy B Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:55:23 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4054 First, a correction. Contrary to what you wrote, the One Campaign is not an Amnesty International campaign. I guess you weren't listening to the "rants" very closely. Great causes, but two different organizations. U2 have been vocal supporters of Amnesty International and other organizations for decades, and I for one am grateful for their making good use of their fame to spread the word. I was fortunate enough to be at the concert and outside the Rose Bowl throughout the day as one of many volunteers for Amnesty International. Amnesty and other organizations have been present and promoted at every stop of this tour (and U2 tours in the past) . Be cynical all you like, but know that all of the organizations present yesterday got a lot of important work done (not just talking about the issues, although education is key) and reached tens of thousands of people, all thanks to the support of U2. Oh, and on top of that it was an amazing concert. First, a correction. Contrary to what you wrote, the One Campaign is not an Amnesty International campaign. I guess you weren't listening to the "rants" very closely. Great causes, but two different organizations. U2 have been vocal supporters of Amnesty International and other organizations for decades, and I for one am grateful for their making good use of their fame to spread the word. I was fortunate enough to be at the concert and outside the Rose Bowl throughout the day as one of many volunteers for Amnesty International. Amnesty and other organizations have been present and promoted at every stop of this tour (and U2 tours in the past) . Be cynical all you like, but know that all of the organizations present yesterday got a lot of important work done (not just talking about the issues, although education is key) and reached tens of thousands of people, all thanks to the support of U2.
Oh, and on top of that it was an amazing concert.

]]> By: Tim Davidhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4043 Tim David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:25:23 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4043 No moment of surrender was last. No moment of surrender was last.

]]> By: Housefrauhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4042 Housefrau Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:13:18 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4042 I was also there. Wasn't "Ultraviolet" off Achtung the final song? Hardly a song we've never heard of. Not really a fan, huh? I was also there. Wasn't "Ultraviolet" off Achtung the final song? Hardly a song we've never heard of. Not really a fan, huh?

]]> By: Tim Davidhttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4038 Tim David Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:32 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4038 It says hewson where do you see hewitt? It says hewson where do you see hewitt?

]]> By: Suehttp://yesbuthowever.com/u2-at-the-rose-bowl-8136181/comment-page-1/#comment-4036 Sue Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:54:26 +0000 http://yesbuthowever.com/?p=1295#comment-4036 His name is Paul Hewson not Hewitt you idiot. Don't you even bother to Goggle stuff you obviously don't know before you print it? Maybe you should also watch some PBS or History channel before your so-called "reporting." You might be better informed about Third World countries and their debt problems. I can't believe how some of you reporters remain gainfully employed because your so stupid! Amazing! His name is Paul Hewson not Hewitt you idiot. Don't you even bother to Goggle stuff you obviously don't know before you print it? Maybe you should also watch some PBS or History channel before your so-called "reporting." You might be better informed about Third World countries and their debt problems. I can't believe how some of you reporters remain gainfully employed because your so stupid! Amazing!

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