U2 in Zagreb!!
Hello dearest friends and visitors to our humble home here on myspace, sorry I haven't written in a while, please forgive me.
So we just returned from a wee jaunt to the beautiful city of Zagreb in Croatia,and what a time we had. We played 2 nights supporting those four lads from Dublin that go by the name of U2! Also on the bill,playing after us were our new mates Snow Patrol,what a beauty bunch of fellas they are. Not only are they a great band with gigantic powerful,anthemic tunes,but they can also play the beautiful game of football. Gary Lightbody,who shall evermore be known as Gazarus,has a deft touch and I suspect it won't be the last time we grace the pitch together. Tom is a quality crosser of the ball,unfortunately I have only ever actually headed the ball twice(once in 83 and accidentally in the winter of 91)so his pin point passes were wasted on me. It was a pleasure to meet and hang out with them,and watching Gazarus strut his stuff on the massivo 360 stage certainly taught me a thing or two.
I have to admit,the first night I was slightly in shock when I walked out in front of the Croatian crowd. I suppose there's no way you can really prepare for that kind of thing,it's a learn on the job kind of situation. They were very responsive though,and we played pretty good,although I didn't sing so well. I think the nerves got the better of me at times,though the rest of the band had a great time up there. The second night was way way better for me,I felt like I belonged up there on the big stage and that we really connected with the crowd which considering we're not exactly at the top of the charts in Croatia was a real buzz. It definitely helped watching Snow Patrol,seeing how Gazarus just threw himself into it and enjoyed himself. He certainly didn't have any probs with the old singin,an dats da troot man.
How can I describe in words the U2 360 experience?! I can't to be honest,all I can say is that they were simply AWESOME! They came on and played four new songs in a row. FOUR IN A ROW!! The balls of it! 31 years they've been going and they continue to grow and grow and push themselves. It's the best show they've ever done in my opinion. The new songs come to life,thriving on the energy of the live situation and taking on a grittier,ballsier persona than on record. Get On Your Boots sounds like it's been in the gym 5 days a week since the record and is probably one of the highlights of the whole show for me! They have so many bullets in the gun,and changed the set on the second night to include Mysterious Ways. You gotta be some band to be able to leave a tune like that out of the set. And when they play 'Streets' it's close to some kind of religious experience. All those awesome songs and unbelievable films and lighting,not forgetting the most incredible sound you will ever hear in a stadium.
So what I'm saying is,kill to get a ticket to see this show. It really is the greatest show on earth. I cannot wait to play Wembley at the weekend!! BRING IT ON!! Lots of love to all...Ant...xxx