U2 - Crazy Tonight (Remix) / Breathe transition

One of the classic U2 live songs, Sunday Bloody Sunday, was during the 2009 legs of the 360° Tour dedicated to the struggle of the Iranian people to achieve democracy. It was inspired by the protests earlier in the summer of 2009 as a reaction to unsatisfying election results in the Presidental election.
Reading about how The Edge was concerned about the "lack of enthusiasm"-reception of Breathe by their audience I definately think they will move it into another slot. And many fans every once in a while say they are tired or the warhorse Sunday Bloody Sunday. I would agree if it wasn't for the stellar post-tour performance at the MTV EMAs in Berlin with Jay-Z, that was an electrifying performance indeed. The band already let Pride (In The Name Of Love) rest for part of the most recent leg in North America so they might not be unfamiliar to the idea. But as I said, I'm not sure whether I would like it to go or stay for 2010 after that Berlin gig.

What if Breathe would be placed after I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka Kick The Darkness Vocal Mix) in the setlist for 2010? It sounds quite massive to my ears, I don't know what you guys reckon. In this slot, Breathe would probably get more appreciated after the audience has been warmed up, as it initiates the "political act" of U2's 360° Tour stage show coupled with the green lights and Teheran visuals on the screen. I think the green light-effect I faked turned out all right, although it sure looks grainy in a couple of places.

Furthermore, the lyrics, originally inspired by the South African anti-apartheid movement and the Soweto uprising, fits rather well with what has been going on in Iran for the last couple of months: "Every day I have to find the courage/To walk out into the street/With arms out/Got a love you can't defeat/Neither down nor out/There's nothing you have that I need/I can breathe"

Audio used and Copyright Information:
U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Redanka Kick The Darkness Vocal Mix) (Live from Pasadena, CA, USA - Rose Bowl) and
U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Dirty South Mix) (Live from Pasadena, CA, USA - Rose Bowl)

© Universal Music Group Live, 2009

U2 - Breathe (Live from Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield, UK via Q Radio )
© Q Radio (http://tinyurl.com/54wjjw), 2009

Footage used and Copyright Information:
(HD) U2 - 360 Tour - 10/23/2009 - Las Vegas - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight
© dray9911, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/yl5cxn8)

HD - U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight - Las Vegas 2009-10-23 - Sam Boyd Stadium - 360
© eltimbomofo, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/ylnsfvf)

DVD2- 2. Sunday bloody sunday-U2-360 Tour-Amsterdam-
© MoniekDH and PeterDutchie2012, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/yk5vx3a)

HD - U2 - Breathe - Tampa 2009-10-09 - Raymond James Stadium - 360 Tour
© eltimbomofo, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/yg95xlz)

U2 360 Tour - Sunday Bloody Sunday - Fedex Field, Washington DC, 29 Sep 09
© u2oneloveonelife, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/ygl4ond)

(HD) U2 Dallas - 10/12/2009 - Intro & Breathe
© dray9911, 2009 (http://tinyurl.com/yzo43c8)

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[alanahhhhhh]

Cool! I'd wish you'd use a different audio source than Rose Bowl though..thanks for sharing! :)

[BenaiMagnificent]

Very good idea this transition ! Good job !

I totally agree that if Breathe was placed at this time in the show that Breathe would have been better appreciated by people.

[alanahhhhhh]

@XendoZA That info about the audio source is specified in the description..and it says Rose Bowl. :)

[XendoZA]

@alanahhhhhh It's not the Rose Bowl audio. You will see the difference when Bono starts on the second verse.

[XendoZA]

I was quite sceptical about this, but man you pulled it off!

[Ashts]

Hey, where did you get the fonts for this? And amazing job.

[elvisedg]

Good Work.

Much better position for the song!

[Matkin222]

Huh, that works surprisingly well!