on u2 concert

just a few words about the concert itself, now that i am back in Greece...Well, the only next news about the u2 gig will be the photos, when i get them, to be uploaded

First of all it's the first time i see u2 play live, and i can say they were awesome. The ArenA is also and amazing venue, so 50,000 people created a great atmosphere. Some of the songs i didn't know, but that didn't matter. The songs from the concert are still going round and round in my head! In fact i just listened to city of blinding lights randomly on the radio, at the internet cafe where i am. Although we missed the first act (we entered the stadium at 18:45 more or less) both Brenda and myself had a great time!

I think u2 are the most influential band on the planet right now. And i was glad, although it felt weird for a rock concert, to see that they went beyond their lyrics, beyond their songs. Their entire attitude is committed to the messages they want to send, to make our world a better place, the way they mean it. You can like it, disagree, ignore it, or leave it, but they could have just been singing to the same crowd and just making their money and going home.

I don't care about any criticism against Bono or u2 on the political stand that they are taking, i don't care if they become richer, or use the issues they spend time with to improve their profile (some people say). I only care that they manage to bring some results, and that i am willing to applaud and support, where i agree. Messages of peace, brotherhood, support to fellow peoples appeared throughout the concert.

Other than that, on the concert itself, the performance was amazing. I hope i will be able to see them play again in the future. And before that, maybe get a video of the show somehow? :-) My 3 favourite songs all were performed (with or without you, where the streets have no name, still haven't found what i'm looking for), and lot more than that.

In the end, it's always a great feeling to be part of a big crowd that's having fun, whether that's a big party or a rock concert.