I was there too! RIGHT UP FRONT. To me, the "UP" tour was their best in 10 years, after the "Green" tour. I always tell people about this show because it was sooooo loose and natural, unlike those motionless "Monster" tour shows. They fucking rocked that night at Bumpershoot! Michael got down from the moment he ran onstage for "Lotus" and the rest was pure love and rem.
I was at a similar concert and I thought that he was just faking being bad at guitar...purposely 'clumsy' showman, teasing. ...and it is awesome to witness.HOPE is way gorgeous.
I was actually at this concert and remember people giggling and a guy hollering "Don't quit your day job!!" In context, it was a hilarious concert and R.E.M> had a fake ban opening and everryone was dressed up ridiculous. So there was a "giggly" mood thoughout and, you must admit, the guitar playing was a bit comical despite the gravity of the song.
@queeniefox The same reason people go to concerts and get so drunk they probably don't remember it the next day? Yeah, really annoying when that person is standing right next to you.
I was there too! RIGHT UP FRONT. To me, the "UP" tour was their best in 10 years, after the "Green" tour. I always tell people about this show because it was sooooo loose and natural, unlike those motionless "Monster" tour shows. They fucking rocked that night at Bumpershoot! Michael got down from the moment he ran onstage for "Lotus" and the rest was pure love and rem.
riesencub 2 years ago
This was my very first R.E.M. concert!
Sean1983 2 years ago
I was at a similar concert and I thought that he was just faking being bad at guitar...purposely 'clumsy' showman, teasing. ...and it is awesome to witness.HOPE is way gorgeous.
funkydafunker 2 years ago
I was actually at this concert and remember people giggling and a guy hollering "Don't quit your day job!!" In context, it was a hilarious concert and R.E.M> had a fake ban opening and everryone was dressed up ridiculous. So there was a "giggly" mood thoughout and, you must admit, the guitar playing was a bit comical despite the gravity of the song.
RORO9909 2 years ago
he was really funny during the show. i was front row it was great.
bartha75 2 years ago
I love Hope, and I especially love this version. (But why do people go to gigs to talk and giggle through the quiet bits?)
queeniefox 3 years ago 6
yeah really who would talk threw that
Id do anything to see him play guitar live
HappyTheMan696 3 years ago
@queeniefox The same reason people go to concerts and get so drunk they probably don't remember it the next day? Yeah, really annoying when that person is standing right next to you.
Cassie8810 1 year ago
I LOVE MICHAEL STIPE..........
alestipe 3 years ago 10
His not the best gitar player in the world but i love him.Thanks
akacja77 3 years ago 7
You are very welcome. :)
heidigretel 3 years ago
i know now why he doesn't play guitar... but he still rocks
isisaavedra 3 years ago 3
why was he on his own! aw he looks so lonesome!
REMnut12 3 years ago 2
He often play Hope on his own during UP Tour. :)
heidigretel 3 years ago
well good on him!! Thanks a million for all the vids! They're fantastic!
REMnut12 3 years ago 3
You are very welcome. :)
heidigretel 3 years ago
You are very welcome. :)
heidigretel 3 years ago
Long Road is a Pearl Jam cover.
Great video, thanks!
cassistomer 3 years ago 4