Muse is doing a bunch of festivals in 2015...and not a single stop in the USA. Kind of a bummer....

Tjet - the purpose of this thread is to discuss how Matt's world view has changed over time and how this is reflected in his music. I am telling you...you bring up the existence of God as a topic and things get heated...been that way for a very long, long time.

I do not think Matt is religious (never said that). There are many evil, non spiritual people who are religious. Again, the song Follow Me can take on the meaning that a Muse fan allows it to take on. Just because my view of a loving God does not match your view of God is no reason get testy. Wise men discuss...fools argue. To say that I see spiritual undertones in a Muse song does not need to be an object of offense to anyone. What I said is that I think Matt's music reflects spirituality and a concern for humanity...and this is reflected in some of his more recent music from the last 2 albums. Again...Matt said... "In a session where Matt and Dom answered questions from fans, Bellamy stated that the celebrity alive or dead he'd most like to meet is Jesus Christ (Dom answered Jimi Hendrix for this question). Matt: I'd like to meet Jesus Christ. Eh just because I'd be interested to know how he did it all. You know what I mean? You know... making fish out of bushes and stuff. Walking on water. I'd like to meet someone who can do that. I think that'd be uh, certainly one of the most interesting people to meet I'd say.[source?] "However, more recently Bellamy has shown signs of being an Agnostic or a Deist. In an interview with a Rock Music channel in France (2006), Bellamy states, "I believe in the God of the universe, definitely." In addition, he revealed in a 2007 video inverview that, "I don't believe in heaven or hell, I don't really believe in that version" [watch]. Bellamy's beliefs are therefore probably closer to the philosophical concept of "The Absolute" as opposed to the structures of organized religions. "

Matt made the comments (see my first or original post) in the public domain; thus, there is evidence that his perspective on life has evolved over time. The comments he made are self-explanatory. Each Muse song has a unique meaning to each listener based on what is going on in his or her life. I can listen to a Muse song and it will or MAY have a completely different meaning than when you listen to it. Matt's music is a extension of what is going on in his mind (many composers have spoken of this truth). Based on Matt's music, he is a deeply spiritual person who is concerned about the world we live in. He is not just a gifted rock star or musician who wants to sing about partying, sex, drugs and rage. I know that some of you may find what I am about to say offensive...but the song Follow Me could be sung in a place of worship or a "church"...this song is based on the love of a father for a child. Quote from the song: "You can follow me You can follow me I will always keep you safe Follow me You can trust in me I will always protect you, my love Feel my love Feel my love."

These comments that Matt made about his world view were made in the public domain...plus, Matt's perspectives on life and the nature of existence are an extension of his music. Thus, this topic should be fair game to discuss on the forum board. The song Follow Me is dedicated to his son (yes) but coincidentally the words "Follow Me" are the first words Jesus said to the initial group of disciples he recruited to follow him. This is pure coincidence but is worth noting. If you listen to the song there clearly are religious overtones in a loving father singing to His son...just my two cents. Again...the lyric from Uprising (from my first post) is most definitely metaphysical in nature. Thus, I would question whether Matt's music is the work of an atheistic worldview.

As many of you know...Matt stated early on his rock n roll career that he was an atheist. However, there are signs that his view of reality may have shifted beginning in 2007. Here are some quotes from interviews were Matt has openly talked of religion. Some people think that his interaction with U2 may have changed or influenced Matt's world view. Here is the quote: --------------------- "Bellamy also stated in a 2007 interview that one of the weirdest gifts fans have sent him is the Holy Bible. " "In a session where Matt and Dom answered questions from fans, Bellamy stated that the celebrity alive or dead he'd most like to meet is Jesus Christ (Dom answered Jimi Hendrix for this question). Matt: I'd like to meet Jesus Christ. Eh just because I'd be interested to know how he did it all. You know what I mean? You know... making fish out of bushes and stuff. Walking on water. I'd like to meet someone who can do that. I think that'd be uh, certainly one of the most interesting people to meet I'd say.[source?] "However, more recently Bellamy has shown signs of being an Agnostic or a Deist. In an interview with a Rock Music channel in France (2006), Bellamy states, "I believe in the God of the universe, definitely." In addition, he revealed in a 2007 video inverview that, "I don't believe in heaven or hell, I don't really believe in that version" [watch]. Bellamy's beliefs are therefore probably closer to the philosophical concept of "The Absolute" as opposed to the structures of organized religions. " ---------------------- Last but now least...two songs on The 2nd Law reflect some sort of spiritual faith...those songs are Follow Me and Explorers. We may see more of a "spiritual" influence in Matt's future compositions...and remember...in Uprising the reference to the Third Eye is directly referring to clairvoyance ...or the ability to "see" planes of existence beyond earth or the physical world. This song lyric is Hindu and or Buddhist in origin (since both faiths teach each of us has a third eye that can be opened to see into the spiritual realms): "If you could, flick the switch and open your third eye You'd see that We should never be afraid to die" Is it fair game to discuss this stuff on the message board or is the thread about to be locked?

Okay so let's ask the question...what if MUSE did a similar thing...gave a away an album for free and / or sold out to corporate America (like U2 did)?

(I realize that the moderators may lock this thread (please do not as it is relevant). Muse toured with U2 and several songs on the 2nd Law CLEARLY were influenced by U2.) So...U2 decided to surprise attack the world and release their new album at the Apple event yesterday (release of the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch). The whole album is available for FREE from iTunes. YES for FREE. Apple paid U2 an undisclosed sum of $$$ to have the right to offer the album at no charge. Has U2 sold out to commercial business? Anyone listen to Songs of Innocence yet? Any reviews or opinions? I am a U2 fan (discovered Muse at a U2 concert) and listened to the new U2 album and have found it to be so so at best...plus, I feel like Apple bought U2...to make their products seem cool. Thoughts?

okay this will be the last time I ask... if you go to the Muse Official YouTube Channel and look at all the videos for The 2nd Law, you will notice that the former official video for Survival is gone. I am talking about the one with all the Olympic footage...it is gone. http://www.youtube.com/user/muse

you can still find this video on YouTube. I am talking about the Survival video with Michael Phelps and Natia luikin and others...that one is gone.

So I am really in the mood to hear some Survival and watch some epic Olympic footage ....and lo! and behold! the former official MUSE video for Survival is gone! for shame! what happened to it? No where to be found on YouTube.:

MUSE is my power.....my pleasure ....my pain. The one in all and the all in one.

seriously...are you telling me that you would insult Lord Bellamy on his very own turf? Alright, let's have a throw down Texas style. We'll start out with a goat rodeo with you being dragged around and then I'll Walker Texas Ranger yoiur A$$.

For me, Matthew Bellamy is a musical genius ...and if you make any mean comments about him I invite you to Texas so I can personally kick your A$$ with my cowboy boots.

most cinema groups will not take a concert movie serious unless it is U2...granted MUSE is da bomb...but it is hard to book. There is only ONE screening in Dallas and it tonight...after that you buy the DVD and watch it at home.

sorry bro - that really sucks. Here is a link with US showings at Landmark Cinemas. I am going to the 7 pm showing tonight (Wed 11/6) at The Magnolia in Dallas. There is ONLY 1 show in Dallas and it is tonight at 7 pm. Anyone else going? http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Films/films_frameset.asp?id=133325

How did Guiding Light make the cut...when there are songs that are WAY better. And no unsustainable....unbelievable!!

I am preparing for this like a gig....for the next few weeks I will rarely listen to a MUSE song...and that way I really get my fix once I hear my favorite band.

Seriously? Have you seen it? there is NO WAY that all those songs were not included. That would be dumbass.

Yep and I wonder which songs will get cut ...or not be included in the DVD. Guiding Light? Surely that one will get axed. They did not play New Born....hummm.

for what it is worth ....here is the set list for the Rome Olympic Stadium gig on 7/6/13: Supremacy Panic Station Plug In Baby Map of the Problematique (Who Knows Who outro) Resistance Animals Knights of Cydonia (Ennio Morricone's Man with a Harmonica intro) Dracula Mountain (Lightning Bolt cover) (Drum and bass jam) Explorers Interlude Hysteria Monty Jam Feeling Good (Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley cover) Follow Me (Dedicated to Matt's son Bing) Liquid State Madness (Dedicated to Matt's fiancée Kate) Time Is Running Out (House of the Rising Sun intro) Stockholm Syndrome (Rage Against the Machine's Freedom outro) B-Stage Unintended Guiding Light (with lightbulb floating over the audience) Blackout (with lightbulb floating over the audience) Undisclosed Desires Encore: The 2nd Law: Unsustainable (with Charles the robot) Supermassive Black Hole Survival Encore 2: The 2nd Law: Isolated System Uprising (Extended outro) Starlight Note: This show was recorded for a DVD/Blu-ray release.

Just looked at the set list website....does this moving include the song Guiding Light? Seriously? That is my least favorite Muse song...sorry Matt.

Going to see MUSE concert film at the Magnolia in Dallas!!! Anyone else?? http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Films/films_frameset.asp?id=133325 only ONE showing ....Wed 11/6 at 7 pm. Party on.

pure sarcasm .....he was mocking the crowd.

where is the link you click to see the whole performance.