LET ME IN THE SOUND!

"I have never tried to write this thing called a song that's played on radios all around the world, that window-cleaners hum, that people listen to in traffic jams. I was never interested in song: U2 came about through a sound..." -Bono on his songwriting style (or the lack of it). 

LET ME IN THE SOUND!

The show contained a lot of exciting moments.  They showed a video broadcast from outter space where Commander Mark Kelly introduces the song Beautiful Day!  International Space Station Intro 

The following best moments video gives you not only an idea of the size of the arena and crowd, but also highlights, including the infamous crowd sing-along's where the audience carries the tunes just about drowning out the band.

I think what has always made U2 a favorite of mine, outside of the stellar music and performance quality, is their attitude.  Never have I attended a show where the band didn't give their all.  In a day and age where artists are lip-syncing performances and cranking out sampled re-do's of previous hits, it's nice to know that one band is still tirelessly writing and performing their own songs with one hundred percent commitment.  The level of connection and gratitude they share with their audience is never absent from a show.  Bono's kind words for Philadelphia...

The show concluded with Happy Birthday sung to Nelson Mandela who turned 93 the day of the concert.  The crowd left the arena sad and exhausted that the show had come to an end.  After nearly three hours of standing and sweating through the intensity of what is U2 360°, I am happy to report an unusual side affect aside from euphoria.  I lost 2 pounds.

Philies Game = 2 pound weight gain

U2 Concert = 2 pound weight loss

LOL ;-)

I hope everyone will head the advice of our gal Oprah Winfrey and see a U2 concert sometime in their lifetime.  It truly is a rewarding experience.

"The music that really turns me on is either running toward God or away from God. Both recognize the pivot, that God is at the center of the jaunt." -Bono


**To see the first part of my U2 review, please see the previous post Ground Control To Major Tom.