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Post by drbrainfreeze on Jun 19, 2007 10:55:40 GMT -5
1) Why did the audio suck at the What stage? 2) How can a Headliner play under 2 hrs? 3) What the hell is with the Comedy Tent being almost as hot as outside?
Bonus Question 4) Who else saw Rod and Gab kick so much booty Thurdays Night?
1)Can't anwser because I thought the Tool set was fine and everyone I talked to said they had a blast at every What Stage performance they saw. 2)I've read that Tool only does 2 hour sets, which is what they did that night. I really didn't think they would do a 2 1/2 hr set. 3)Don't know, other than the lines where ridiculous 4) I did not, but heard it kicked ass. I left back to camp after the Stanton Moore Trio.
1) I thought the audio was ok, but i havent been to other roos to compare previous years. 2) the poster above is correct, tool normally plays for 2 hours. The also normally take a 5 to 10 min set break, so it was actually a little longer than normal. 3) Never went, too much music to see 4) I DID!!!!
"When I was 4 years old, they tried to test my IQ. They showed me a picture of three oranges and a pear. They asked me which one is different, and does not belong. They taught me different....is wrong." -- Ani Difranco
the police only played for an hour and a half....thats the headliner the poster was talking about probably...it was great getting to see them live, but i was really disapointed with the length of the show...glad i didn't go to roo just for them....
"White collar conservative flashin down the street, pointing that plastic finger at me, they all assume my kind will drop and die, but I'm gonna wave my freak flag high." Jimi Hendrix
Post by sparklybecca on Jun 19, 2007 11:13:07 GMT -5
1. the audio was good for me but at the which stage and the other tent - not so much 2. i dunno 3. i didnt go in the comedy tent so i cant tell ya 4. rod and gab rocked my face off
caught the end of rod & gab after leaving clutch out of pure exhaustion... what i heard sounded great, i'm disappointed in myself for letting sleepiness get the best of me though.
Post by unplugdacusticaz on Jun 19, 2007 11:34:08 GMT -5
1.) Being in VIP, our campsite was right next to the main stage, infact...I had a perfect view of the whole thing while sitting in my shade tent. I caught a lot of concerts on that stage from my site, it kicked ass!
2.) I was kinda disappointed about the shortness of Tool and the Police's set because I was hoping they'd break out of the big guns, but there was nothing. I think we are all spoiled from Radiohead's epic 2 and a half hour set last year...and to be honest with you, I don't see that happening again unless it's a jamband.
3.) I really wanted to see Flight of the Conchords and Demetri Martin but there was no way in hell I was going to wait in those lines in that heat.
4.) Rodrigo y Gabriela ruled all! I somehow got there right before they started and ended up about two rows away. Their cover of Pink Floyd kicked ass! Check out where I was.
All in all, this Bonnaroo kicked ass and I have no complaints!
1. Sound was a little off but who knows why 2. This years headliners play pretty standard sets. the Police haven't played anything in 25 years so it's not too surprising they didn't expand. I can't remember a lot of things I could 25 years ago. 3.Comedy tent line was too long for me to go near. 4. RyG was one of my few "Must See" shows and they were the best of the weekend. That's why I was so pissed the had to cancel their Nashville show a few months ago. I loved the shock on peoples faces when they played Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here", "and Metalica's "One"
Post by hailboognish on Jun 19, 2007 11:56:27 GMT -5
I didn't really have any problems hearing at any of the tents/stage except during Old Crow Medicine Show on the which stage - they were very, very quiet. I think most non-jamband headliners aren't going to go much over the 2 hour mark. I'm sure I'm probably wrong, but I'd love to see the length of Petty's set from last year. I think radiohead just went over 2 hours, and I think going back a few years Neil Young may have hit 2 hours just about on the nose.
Post by tragicallyhip on Jun 19, 2007 12:02:37 GMT -5
1- I noticed there was a second tier of speakers about 150 yards from the stage. If you were directly behind these, the sound was mushy, but if you were between these and the stage it was great.
2- Tool rarely plays longer than 2 hrs., The police are too sketchy right now to play long, and Panic, well, I think we all knew that was coming.
Post by ziggyandthemonkeys on Jun 19, 2007 12:14:45 GMT -5
1. The sound was fine for me. If your in a crappy spot, your probably gonna have crappy sound. I was in the back, but off to the side for the police, but just moved to the middle in the back, and it was perfect.
2. I think Tool actually only usually plays 90 minute sets, so i was not disapointed at all, and they definitely jammed out some songs they usually dont, awesome set. I was kinda let down by the length of The Police's set, but it was still great while it lasted.
3. The only reason the comedy tent was so hot was because your packed in like sardines. I got too hot, and went to the end of my aisle and sat on the grass, probably about 15 degrees cooler.
4. Saw the end of it, it kicked as much ass as i expected, but Clutch was totally worth missing the first half.
1) I think it varied depending on where you were, but maybe I was just lucky (or my ears so shot it doesn't matter anymore) - from far back at Weir to on my RV for Tool to up front for the Police, it was all good to great. 2) I wouldn't mix up quality with quantity. if they'd played 2+ but it was shitty would we all feel better? 3) No idea. It was odd that some tents that had AC would fluctuate wildly and sometimes be on, others not (like VIP) 4)I was lucky enough to catch some.
Post by drbrainfreeze on Jun 19, 2007 12:48:23 GMT -5
I'll let Tool slide cause the visuals were sweet ...but the Police playing for 1.5 hrs was ridiculous. I was hoping copeland was gonna have a sit-in protest when sting tried walking off stage...mayeb they could've dragged a bassist who actually wanted to be there jam for the rest of the set (*cough*Mf'in JPJ*cough*)
Okay no more complaining
I was about 5 rows from Rod y Gab and I wonder how far Wish You Were Here traveled through 'roo... it was loud.
Also on a positive note... Jack White is the man....epic show.
Post by bamadancer on Jun 19, 2007 13:31:18 GMT -5
For all of you who are bitching about the length of The Police's set....remember that last year Tom Petty didn't even START until 10...so he didn't play 2 1/2 hours either. It's pretty hard (musically and physically) for a band to play that long...remember what skew said...quality, not quantity.
Post by bjmrgtivr6 on Jun 19, 2007 14:03:11 GMT -5
1. audio at Which Stage sucked as for the most part This Tent overpowered it (and sometimes even Bud Troo Lounge) Except for Flaming Lips which rocked hard.
2. Yeah Police set was short and dissappointing. I forgot until now thet Tom Petty started late last year (I thought there was some missing time but had forgotten)
3.Missed the Comdey tent (line too long and rather see music - did catch Borat though)
4. I unfortunately MISSED RyG!! I fell asleep and since the band ahead of them was half hour late I thought i might just go back to camp...i REALLY wanted to see them but the previous 2 days and no sleep were too long, why put them on so LATE? they should have been a day-time kick back under a tree set.
NOW, Someone please answer me this....what does BFE stand for and where does it start?
1) Why did the audio suck at the What stage? 2) How can a Headliner play under 2 hrs? 3) What the hell is with the Comedy Tent being almost as hot as outside?
Bonus Question 4) Who else saw Rod and Gab kick so much booty Thurdays Night?
1) The audio was wacky. We were camped in Luke Skywalker and could hear the beginning of the Police, but as we walked closer, we couldn't hear them anymore
2) I was disappointed with the Police. The show overall was just not as good or high-energy as I would have hoped and then the short length made it even worse. For me, there wasn't quality or quantity.
3) I went to the comedy tent Sunday afternoon and it was nice and cool. Not overly cold so I was still comfortable in my tank, but a nice break from the heat outside.
