Problemfanatique Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I've seen people queue from early in the morning only to get pulled out moments before or after muse have come on and it's really sad. I found it extremely crushy when I went to the o2 gig and actually got winded from being shoved into the barrier so hard. I suppose it's stupid to assume Reading won't be even rougher. Well, maybe I should re-think the barrier plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirajp Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey fellow Musers. I've bought a day ticket for tomorrow as a last minute thing but I am thoroughly unprepared - I have no wellies! Argos in Hammersmith are sold out and shops aren't open until 11 so, does anyone know if I'll be able to buy some at the festival or somewhere in Reading beforehand? Alternatively, if anyone is there right now ... any chance I won't need wellies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty987 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hey fellow Musers. I've bought a day ticket for tomorrow as a last minute thing but I am thoroughly unprepared - I have no wellies! Argos in Hammersmith are sold out and shops aren't open until 11 so, does anyone know if I'll be able to buy some at the festival or somewhere in Reading beforehand? Alternatively, if anyone is there right now ... any chance I won't need wellies? Wellies will be a must I know at Leeds there was a stall selling wellies, so i imagine reading to be the same, but can't say for definate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackpot_Raptor Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 He does it when he feels like it He did on HAARP definitely, I recall him doing it in Marlay Park aswell.He did it on Hullabaloo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty987 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I found it quite funny yesterday, i was the only person in sight that was going absolutely nuts to Origin. Yet as soon as it was UD -> Resistance -> Starlight, i was the only person standing still going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Batman. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 The amount of crushing was unbearable' date=' never been in a crowd as bad as that, it completely ruined space dementia for me as i had to barge all the way through the crowd just to get some breathing room.[/b'] This, so much. I couldn't even escape to get a few rows back when the crush started, there was that much pressure at the barrier. Ended up being one of the hundreds of people getting dragged over the barrier by security, it was that bad, especially having had this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuss_procedure done less than two months ago. Still got to see the first 6 songs on the barrier though, and watched the rest of the set from around the tower with the screen on. Highlights: Matt playing piano on New Born! New version of Bliss. Chris singing Hyper Music chorus, sounded brilliant along with the crowd! New guitars! Possibly a new Santa, and a DL-1 (With sustainer) Origin Of Symmetry sounding absolutely massive, they didn't hold back at all. Friendly people! Sound has noticeably improved from The Resistance tour. Bad Points: People at the barrier for some reason spent the whole gig slanted to the left, ExogenesisP1 and I spent all day trying to push ourselves back up The screens breaking. Sound briefly cut out during Hysteria. The barrier was really far from the stage, though I supposed that was due to the pyrotechnics. Greatest hits after Oos was quite anticlimatic, and Koc closing doesn't seem much of a departure from The Resistance tour. Although they were all good performances. People talking during Screenager Overall, it was probably the best gig Muse have ever done IMO, and people who are going to Reading should prepare themselves for something amazing And to the person wondering whether to go to the barrier or not, It's not worth it. Try to get in front of the second barrier (With your back against it, facing the stage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSM Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Am I the only one who thought Bliss was worse off having the synth intro instead of the usual one? There's something special about the way the muted bit just before the riff gets the entire crowd to explode together. A lot of people didn't know when the song started and it meant it didn't pack the punch it normally does. I think Santa 2 wasn't supposed to have that headstock. Maybe Manson didn't have any spare red ones? Two DL-1s? Both the same weren't they? Ha, yeah, while I was at the front we were all leaning left. Wierd. Screenager actually went down well where I was, and I couldn't hear Chris during Hypermusic. I wonder who decided he should do it, did he want to or did Matt cop out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExogenesisP1 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Bad Points: [*]People at the barrier for some reason spent the whole gig slanted to the left, ExogenesisP1 and I spent all day trying to push ourselves back up Happy days. Getting out of there is the best thing you can do. I amazingly managed to stay to the end. But this morning my ribs were really aching, I think they're bruised. Glad you you ok though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty987 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Am I the only one who thought Bliss was worse off having the synth intro instead of the usual one? There's something special about the way the muted bit just before the riff gets the entire crowd to explode together. A lot of people didn't know when the song started and it meant it didn't pack the punch it normally does. I think Santa 2 wasn't supposed to have that headstock. Maybe Manson didn't have any spare red ones? Two DL-1s? Both the same weren't they? Ha, yeah, while I was at the front we were all leaning left. Wierd. Screenager actually went down well where I was, and I couldn't hear Chris during Hypermusic. I wonder who decided he should do it, did he want to or did Matt cop out? I personally think that matt was trying to get out of any difficult vocals prior to Micro Cuts (Hyper Music, Bliss falsetto etc.) And yes, i didnt like the synthy intro to Bliss as much as the usual guitar intro, but i thought it nice of them to try and re-create the sound as far as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSM Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I personally think that matt was trying to get out of any difficult vocals prior to Micro Cuts (Hyper Music, Bliss falsetto etc.) And yes, i didnt like the synthy intro to Bliss as much as the usual guitar intro, but i thought it nice of them to try and re-create the sound as far as possible. Yeah, I liked how they stuck to the album, but there were points where it didn't work. Things like no riffs at the end of New Born and the lack of the druming into on Citzen Erased. Only small things, but it was ironic that it was when they were most different rom the album that it was at it's best. The Space Dementia outro and guitar Screenager were superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty987 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Yeah, I liked how they stuck to the album, but there were points where it didn't work. Things like no riffs at the end of New Born and the lack of the druming into on Citzen Erased. Only small things, but it was ironic that it was when they were most different rom the album that it was at it's best. The Space Dementia outro and guitar Screenager were superb. Space Dementia outro was fantastic, i don't know why but i never imagined it to have been played on guitar Im glad that they didn't turn Darkshines into a piano track aswell, Matt really nailed the guitar in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseract Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I personally think that matt was trying to get out of any difficult vocals prior to Micro Cuts (Hyper Music, Bliss falsetto etc.) And yes, i didnt like the synthy intro to Bliss as much as the usual guitar intro, but i thought it nice of them to try and re-create the sound as far as possible. You may be right, although Chris has said before that Hyper Music is one of his favourites, so maybe he asked Matt to let him sing the chorus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muser098 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm really glad I didn't move forwards now; seeing what some people said. We had our backs to the second barrier, but the only thing that spoiled it was people kept walking right infront of us to get out (especially during OoS) and it really started to piss me off. It was amazing though, I loved the visuals, set - and Chris' singing on Hyper music made loads of fangirls behind me go "Oh my god, Is that Chris singing? Holy shit, find the camera!" I could go on and on but it was quite literally amazing Wish i'd bought Reading tickets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Problematique Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 So, are they doing the same thing for Reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSM Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 So, are they doing the same thing for Reading? Probably, if we're lucky they might swap out one or two songs and play Map or something, but the chances are the setlist will be identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty987 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Probably, if we're lucky they might swap out one or two songs and play Map or something, but the chances are the setlist will be identical. I expect an identical setlist really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie*** Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Probably, if we're lucky they might swap out one or two songs and play Map or something, but the chances are the setlist will be identical. If they play map... i'll probably freak out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExogenesisP1 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 So people with Sunday day tickets have gotta park in the green car park and then catch a shuttle boat up stream to the ticket exchange. Very odd. Hope the boat's speedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bip Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 The greatest day of my life without doubt. Getting to hear Micro Cuts, Dark Shines and Bliss (personal favourites) was incredible nevermind the rest of Origin. The only bad point about the day was the mud, I was stupid enough to think I could brave it wearing trainers since I left it too late to buy wellies. Oh how wrong I was, it's like a bloody sea of sticky thick brown crap - no wonder the crowds look dead on the videos. So I get to the main stage just as Interpol were finishing up and I try and stand and wait for Muse without slip and sliding everywhere then I'm sure someone was looking over me because I see this little patch of amazing to save the day. Pic related: Needless to say I stood my ground through Elbow and stayed on what must be the driest patch in the entire arena? Anyway Muse were incredible, everything about the show from the setlist to the stage design to the pyrotechnics was just unbelievable. The people who are nitpicking about stuff like Matts voice during Micro Cuts just can't be pleased. On a sidenote, does anyone think Chris might get a more prominent role with vocals in the new album? the chorus during HM was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Batman. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Am I the only one who thought Bliss was worse off having the synth intro instead of the usual one? There's something special about the way the muted bit just before the riff gets the entire crowd to explode together. A lot of people didn't know when the song started and it meant it didn't pack the punch it normally does. I think Santa 2 wasn't supposed to have that headstock. Maybe Manson didn't have any spare red ones? Two DL-1s? Both the same weren't they? Ha, yeah, while I was at the front we were all leaning left. Wierd. Screenager actually went down well where I was, and I couldn't hear Chris during Hypermusic. I wonder who decided he should do it, did he want to or did Matt cop out? I just liked how it was different, I've already seen the normal guitar intro version live. Yeah he broke the original neck, it's a prototype DL-1 neck I believe And there was definitely two different Red Glitter guitars being used, look through these photos http://www.rocksound.tv/index.php/photos/article/reading-and-leeds-festival-2011-live-and-loud-muse and notice the colours of the border of the X-Y pad. One is black and one is silver/chrome. Might actually be the original Glitterati, repaired? And I personally only noticed the DL-1 with the sustainer, although some people in Kit and Tab think they also saw one with a P90, so who knows? And the reaction I heard was probably because I wasn't near the front during Screenager so I was with the more casual fans. EDIT: Actually I think the surround for the X-Y is mirror, so it might be that it only looks shiny when the angle is right, and if there isn't any light being reflected off it into the camera, it appears black. Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolineee Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Just home now back in Ireland (after stupid flybe cancelling their flight from Leeds and having to be transferred to Manchester for a different flight ) after the festival and im still completely reeling from last night. Micro Cuts, Megalomania and my favourite of the night Hyper Music were just so epic, I don't think I'll ever witness anything better in my life! I got to the main stage at half 10 yesterday morning and stood through the wind and rain until Muse who I never thought were going to come on stage! Longest day ever, muscles completely aching today and my voice is absolutely gone, but my god it was well worth it, rocking out to the extreme with other Musers, it was just heaven would love to be doing Reading too!! Btw does anyone agree that Interpol are probably the worst band ever, like really? I was falling asleep during them. Loved Friendly Fires and Frank Turner tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenerasedPT Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I feel the need to go to Reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Valencia Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Btw does anyone agree that Interpol are probably the worst band ever, like really? No...quite the contrary, Interpol are in my top 10 favourite bands of all time, but I can see how someone might not like them. Same goes for Radiohead and even Muse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenerasedPT Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Interpol is very good indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartofsaturdaynight Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Just home now back in Ireland (after stupid flybe cancelling their flight from Leeds and having to be transferred to Manchester for a different flight ) after the festival and im still completely reeling from last night. Micro Cuts, Megalomania and my favourite of the night Hyper Music were just so epic, I don't think I'll ever witness anything better in my life! I got to the main stage at half 10 yesterday morning and stood through the wind and rain until Muse who I never thought were going to come on stage! Longest day ever, muscles completely aching today and my voice is absolutely gone, but my god it was well worth it, rocking out to the extreme with other Musers, it was just heaven would love to be doing Reading too!! Btw does anyone agree that Interpol are probably the worst band ever, like really? I was falling asleep during them. Loved Friendly Fires and Frank Turner tho. Karen & I were on the same flight as you:) It was all worth it - always is for MUSE. Interpol I like but they are more late night music (for me anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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