I was lucky enough to be there that night. I also went to the show at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis 2 weeks later, and they were amazing both times. I go to a lot of concerts, and you'd think the most famous band in the world would've started mailing it in by now. Not the case at all. They absolutely brought it. And their set list was phenomenal. They reminded me why I've been a fan since I was a kid.
Does anybody here know who made Space Oddity? It was David Bowie. I might also add that the title is a bit misleading as this is not a performance, but a broadcast of the actual song. It says "U2- Space Oddity (Intro), Even Better Than The Real Thing", but it is the real thing, only played over a loud speaker as an intro for when U2 ascends the stage. It does sound very ambient though because of the whole stage environment.
@JuniperLamplight16 If you read the description of the video (not the title), then you'll notice that David Bowie is referenced as the performer of Space Oddity. That song was the intro played as U2 entered the arena, as you mentioned. Even Better Than The Real Thing is the name of the song that U2 played live as their opening song, and it starts at 2:05 in the video. That's really the real thing.
Thanks for helping me relive the best day of my life! The concert was amazing, needless to say, but hanging out and talking to the other people in the general admission line was fun too! The guy in line right ahead of me had done GA before and told me that once you go GA, you never go back and he was right. Can't wait to do it again next tour!
@flutieflk Ok, so what? you want a Youtube blow Job? Its not going to happen. Instead of thinking of you insiginifcant self, try celebrating U2 who is infinitely bigger and greater than any thing you could possibly accomplish in you pathetic life. Feeling me...homie!
I took my bro 4 his bday . told him i tried to find him some' bono shades 'and couldnt but we were going to see the "real thing" and then they opened with this ! THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 THIS!!!!!!
I could watch every video of this opener a million times over. I was about 10 feet from Bono and the boys, myself - unreal night. Thanks very much for posting!
@6477bgwu Thanks! I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - there's a newer version of the camera out now, though. It's a great point & shoot for both photos & HD video.
3:14 = awesomeness in its purest form
k2197 1 month ago 3
I was lucky enough to be there that night. I also went to the show at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis 2 weeks later, and they were amazing both times. I go to a lot of concerts, and you'd think the most famous band in the world would've started mailing it in by now. Not the case at all. They absolutely brought it. And their set list was phenomenal. They reminded me why I've been a fan since I was a kid.
PleasHoneywood 2 months ago
The fact that people have to explain that Space Oddity is not a U2 song makes me sad.
skrason 3 months ago
11/30/11
Never forget, /mu/. Never forget.
aZombine 3 months ago
el mejor concierto es el de mexico
bonofigo7777 4 months ago
Does anybody here know who made Space Oddity? It was David Bowie. I might also add that the title is a bit misleading as this is not a performance, but a broadcast of the actual song. It says "U2- Space Oddity (Intro), Even Better Than The Real Thing", but it is the real thing, only played over a loud speaker as an intro for when U2 ascends the stage. It does sound very ambient though because of the whole stage environment.
JuniperLamplight16 5 months ago
@JuniperLamplight16 If you read the description of the video (not the title), then you'll notice that David Bowie is referenced as the performer of Space Oddity. That song was the intro played as U2 entered the arena, as you mentioned. Even Better Than The Real Thing is the name of the song that U2 played live as their opening song, and it starts at 2:05 in the video. That's really the real thing.
cjbc1208 5 months ago
magnificen enter never forgot that i want see u2 again!!!!!!
chupitoslucy 6 months ago
I was there too! amazing band, amazing show and amazing night! thank you for uploading!
Layla2100 6 months ago
Thanks for helping me relive the best day of my life! The concert was amazing, needless to say, but hanging out and talking to the other people in the general admission line was fun too! The guy in line right ahead of me had done GA before and told me that once you go GA, you never go back and he was right. Can't wait to do it again next tour!
Les342 6 months ago
I LOVE U2!!!!!:DDDDD<33333333333
THANKS FOR UPLOADING!!!:DDDDDDDDD<33333333333333333333333333333333333333
BCNation1 6 months ago
i was there n i love it. it was a blast.
johnmaruszak 7 months ago
when i went in 09, they did breathe.... im so jealous now, we got tickets to go again, but bono broke his back and we never got tickets again...
GQOfficial 7 months ago
dude good image. id ask what you used but its answered already
ThisNamesNowTaken 7 months ago
I LOVE U2!!!!!!!:DDDDDDDDDDD<333333333333333333
BCNation1 7 months ago
Epic intro...epic crowd and one of the most EPIC bands ever! This video is awesome...thanks for sharing it.
emcleod2192 7 months ago
JUST PURE AWESOME!!!:DDDDD<33333333333
BCNation1 7 months ago
Awesome! I was in the second row in front of The Edge. BEST U2 show I've seen!! Thanks for posting! :)
BefuddledRockStarFan 7 months ago
Found myself in this video...I raise my arm right before the lights go off
flutieflk 7 months ago
@flutieflk Ok, so what? you want a Youtube blow Job? Its not going to happen. Instead of thinking of you insiginifcant self, try celebrating U2 who is infinitely bigger and greater than any thing you could possibly accomplish in you pathetic life. Feeling me...homie!
Vavazelus 7 months ago
how early did you get there to get that position?
stickfigures10 7 months ago 4
@stickfigures10 We were in the Red Zone, and we got there around 4pm. It was an amazing concert, and we were glad to have such an incredible spot!
cjbc1208 7 months ago 4
@cjbc1208 i was at this concet! awesome day!
bakugan4389 7 months ago
I took my bro 4 his bday . told him i tried to find him some' bono shades 'and couldnt but we were going to see the "real thing" and then they opened with this ! THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 THIS!!!!!!
217Mma 8 months ago
I could watch every video of this opener a million times over. I was about 10 feet from Bono and the boys, myself - unreal night. Thanks very much for posting!
happyicecream1234 8 months ago
I was at this show
At 1:52 it was like "Some epic sh*t is about to go down" lol
OneManWolfPack44 8 months ago
I was right there, inside circle, right in front of The Edge (like always)...it was a night to remember for sure!
TheKingofRockMusic 8 months ago
nice finally a camera can handle sound n video ... great no distortion here from the bass its so good
checkout4me 8 months ago
hey, i see me in this video! Great Video btw...and the concert was fantasic like every u2 concert is...they truly know how to put on a great show!
chiphx0788 8 months ago
Amazing Video. What were you using to film this?
6477bgwu 8 months ago 4
@6477bgwu Thanks! I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - there's a newer version of the camera out now, though. It's a great point & shoot for both photos & HD video.
cjbc1208 8 months ago 4