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sws1
09-25-2009, 09:12 AM
I love going to a concert and being "converted" by the opening band. It's rare that I get converted, but last night I saw MUSE open for U2 at Giants Stadium.

WOW - they rocked. Immediately made me think of Radiohead's agrier / pissed off little brother.

Sonically, they just sounded HUGE in this stadium. I'd give anything to strum my guitar and have that full a sound rip through a venue like that.
BobbyFudge
09-25-2009, 09:16 AM
You gotta love their bass.
drod2045
09-25-2009, 09:19 AM
i was there too. they will be coming back stateside in early 2010 to do a full US tour for their new record.

theyre incredible. wish there was a crowd to see them. I felt bad for them because they can just about sell out any stadium worldwide except here.
anathema
09-25-2009, 09:20 AM
Too bad their new album is rubbish... ugh, I like muse but their new CD is just crap.
deltaboy
09-25-2009, 09:20 AM
amazing band. its funny how big of a tom morello fan he is, and how much it comes out in his playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb_41IZjaW0
drod2045
09-25-2009, 09:40 AM
Too bad their new album is rubbish... ugh, I like muse but their new CD is just crap.

its certainly polarizing. But i started out feeling the same and now think its brilliant. The 2 songs live came out amazing. I dont think their music is meant to be heard in any other form but live in a huge stadium. Its really strange but imo - its true.
tonefreak
09-25-2009, 10:55 AM
My friend is their guitar tech, who turned me on to MUSE. I like their latest and I plan to go deeper in their catalog.
sws1
09-25-2009, 11:13 AM
its certainly polarizing. But i started out feeling the same and now think its brilliant. The 2 songs live came out amazing. I dont think their music is meant to be heard in any other form but live in a huge stadium. Its really strange but imo - its true.

Agreed. I have since gone and listened to the studio versions, and they don't sound quite so massive. I do wish the mix was as good as U2's mix. But that seems to be the case with every opening band. Must be a ploy.
anathema
09-25-2009, 11:14 AM
its certainly polarizing. But i started out feeling the same and now think its brilliant. The 2 songs live came out amazing. I dont think their music is meant to be heard in any other form but live in a huge stadium. Its really strange but imo - its true.

Oi... their new single's hook is 'call me' by blondie all the way.
drod2045
09-25-2009, 11:49 AM
the single is the worst song on the record imo
deltaboy
09-25-2009, 12:54 PM
its insane how huge they are in the UK.
Platypus
09-25-2009, 12:57 PM
Not a big fan but I'm glad you enjoyed the show
buchla300
09-25-2009, 01:14 PM
Great band, but his heavy breathing kind of bugs me.
Worthy of their success I think.
drod2045
09-25-2009, 01:36 PM
ive heard ppl say that too. But I feel like thats criticizing a really hot girl for having too sharp knees
deltaboy
09-25-2009, 02:23 PM
i really like the band, and when i heard about their influences i understood why.
guitarshaman
09-27-2009, 01:00 AM
I've been a fan since Showbiz, they are all really talented musicians. I've seen them a bunch of times in smaller rooms here in the US, and during the same period they were playing stadiums in Europe... kinda funny how that works.
Jono
09-27-2009, 03:39 AM
Not exactly on topic, but I saw this the other day and had to have a little laugh. Funny guys!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTt8Noi5Rk

And I'd also add to that - they're great musicians, very proficient - both guitar sounds (bass and electric) have been killer for the last few albums, those guys definitely know their gear and what their doing.
The Last Rebel
09-27-2009, 06:45 AM
i was there too. they will be coming back stateside in early 2010 to do a full US tour for their new record.

YES! That's awesome news!