Post Show Banter >>>>
sweetcell wrote:
U2 @ The Sphere:
- the band did their thing. either you like them or you don't, and most folks here don't, so i won't carry on about how much i enjoyed the shows (especially the acoustic set from War on friday)
- the venue, tho… wow. just wow. sound is absolutely pristine. hands-down the best sounding venue i've ever been to. the visuals were overwhelming at times. pix and vids cannot do justice to that experience. definitely worth checking out if ever in vegas (they play custom-made movies in it as well on non-concert nights, if you don't wanna catch whatever band is playing there at the time).
sweets, as a Sphere veteran, do you have any thoughts on preferences for seating? I'm assuming it's more of a "not a bad seat in the houses" scenario and I'm sure it comes to personal preference if you want an expansive view vs. being up close, but I'm all ears on your thoughts!
You asked, but you didn't ask me. I've never been there, but here's what I've heard.
Upper levels and further back are better than up close. The venue isn't about leaning up against the stage. You want to take in the full visual.
You also want to avoid anything in the 100s level behind about row 20. You'd be under the overhang from upper levels, and you wouldn't be able to see the visuals anywhere above.
The venue claims that they have "audio beam" technology that targets each seat with a separate audio stream. It's all marketing bullshit, of course, but the sound is supposed to be spectacular regardless of your seat.
Upper levels and further back are better than up close. The venue isn't about leaning up against the stage. You want to take in the full visual.
You also want to avoid anything in the 100s level behind about row 20. You'd be under the overhang from upper levels, and you wouldn't be able to see the visuals anywhere above.
The venue claims that they have "audio beam" technology that targets each seat with a separate audio stream. It's all marketing bullshit, of course, but the sound is supposed to be spectacular regardless of your seat.
thx!
FYI… both smakie and challenged went too
So they might have good intel
So they might have good intel
excontradiction wrote:
Upper levels and further back are better than up close. The venue isn't about leaning up against the stage. You want to take in the full visual.
this is the correct take. i was on the floor for 2 shows, and for both we hung out at the back of GA and had amazing views and sound. also walked around a bit, audio clarity was to be had everywhere i don't know if you'd get quite the same visual experience from the very back (upper 400's) since everything would be in front of you and less surrounding you…
excontradiction wrote:
You also want to avoid anything in the 100s level behind about row 20. You'd be under the overhang from upper levels, and you wouldn't be able to see the visuals anywhere above.
this is the single most important piece of advice: reject any 100's beyond row 18'ish. otherwise, it's all good.
excontradiction wrote:
The venue claims that they have "audio beam" technology that targets each seat with a separate audio stream. It's all marketing bullshit, of course, but the sound is supposed to be spectacular regardless of your seat.
don't knock it until you try it: they can beam different audio to different sections. for movies, certain sections have english audio while the seats right next to them get spanish. i'm telling ya, the tech in that place is insane.
sweetcell wrote:
don't knock it until you try it: they can beam different audio to different sections. for movies, certain sections have english audio while the seats right next to them get spanish. i'm telling ya, the tech in that place is insane.
Side-hatch wrote:
FYI… both smakie and challenged went too
So they might have good intel
i've spoken to my friend Jeff.
Yada wrote:sweetcell wrote:
U2 @ The Sphere:
- the band did their thing. either you like them or you don't, and most folks here don't, so i won't carry on about how much i enjoyed the shows (especially the acoustic set from War on friday)
- the venue, tho… wow. just wow. sound is absolutely pristine. hands-down the best sounding venue i've ever been to. the visuals were overwhelming at times. pix and vids cannot do justice to that experience. definitely worth checking out if ever in vegas (they play custom-made movies in it as well on non-concert nights, if you don't wanna catch whatever band is playing there at the time).
sweets, as a Sphere veteran, do you have any thoughts on preferences for seating? I'm assuming it's more of a "not a bad seat in the houses" scenario and I'm sure it comes to personal preference if you want an expansive view vs. being up close, but I'm all ears on your thoughts!
Reddit takes on the question
https://www.reddit.com/r/phish/s/k1NsRCMajT
Tuscadero were awesome….! They should play every year.
agreed, they sounded so good. I hope they continue to play. Only went to the show to see them - didn't really care about Velocity Girl
Got wrote:
agreed, they sounded so good. I hope they continue to play. Only went to the show to see them - didn't really care about Velocity Girl
One of my favorite Simpsons lines inspired by a band.
Billy Strings both nights in Baltimore:
BMFS!!!
BMFS!!!
Kosmo-
How was Madonna?
Logistics work out ok for ya?
How was Madonna?
Logistics work out ok for ya?
She went on at 10:20 vs 10:40 the previous night.
I read ticket sales were soft
I read ticket sales were soft
A friend ended up driving and Spot Hero turned out be very handy in finding a close by spot in a hotel parking lot.
Had a fun time at the show. As a causal fan most exposed to her early singles the first hour of the show was amazing. The best segment was Vogue paired with Ballroom dancing. Santa was the celebrity judge for this bit.
Got a much rawer version of "Burning Up" likely closer to how she would have done it prior to recording it for the debut.
Great use of video through the show. While she wasn't dancing like in past tours, she had an amazing company of dancers.
Lots of pre-recorded elements, but her voice was great.
Glad I went as it really was a celebration of Madonna's 40 year career and the production was tight. Besides the main stage they had four smaller stages and runways on the main floor. Probably the one time I see her in concert, but it worth all the effort.
Had a fun time at the show. As a causal fan most exposed to her early singles the first hour of the show was amazing. The best segment was Vogue paired with Ballroom dancing. Santa was the celebrity judge for this bit.
Got a much rawer version of "Burning Up" likely closer to how she would have done it prior to recording it for the debut.
Great use of video through the show. While she wasn't dancing like in past tours, she had an amazing company of dancers.
Lots of pre-recorded elements, but her voice was great.
Glad I went as it really was a celebration of Madonna's 40 year career and the production was tight. Besides the main stage they had four smaller stages and runways on the main floor. Probably the one time I see her in concert, but it worth all the effort.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
bearman🐻 wrote:
Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
Question for bearman or anyone…
Admittedly, my britpop knowledge is pretty weak. But I feel like the Charlatans are more of a household name than Ride. What makes them the opener and Ride the headliner?
It was a co-headlining tour, they swap slots on different nights