kauaiwahine Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Yep! They hosted the Hawaiian Vaudeville Festival every year and we'd camp out on Spencer Beach (except for the one year we were on the North Shore - long story involving a big storm' date=' kayakers stuck overnight at sea, and the Coast Guard). We did have some fun times, like catapulting Spam onto the pavilion ceiling. It stayed there.[/quote'] Well that sounds exciting!!! Of course the kayaks at sea overnight thing. No thank you. Spam tossing...I think that shoul be an official Hawaiian sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agenthal Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Well that sounds exciting!!! Of course the kayaks at sea overnight thing. No thank you. Spam tossing...I think that shoul be an official Hawaiian sport! Well, that was nearly 10 years ago, and it was more like this big storm came in while there were out there during the day, and they got stuck there overnight at sea. It was really bad also for us campers, with 40 mph wind and all. We all had to sleep in the pavilion and tie our tents to cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Books Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Me: Relatively skinny, not all that tall, but not short either- Not very strong. Would trying to get myself barrier spot be suicide? No! If anything it's just helpful, because you just cling on to the barrier for dear life at crucial moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniperOmega Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 know that there is no guarantee to you getting front no matter when you show up. improved chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofutti Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 sorry if this has been asked before, but can you see the lasers from the pit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 sorry if this has been asked before, but can you see the lasers from the pit? yes you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agenthal Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 yes you can. Unfortunately not the full effect of them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogette Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Unfortunately not the full effect of them though. The effect will vary depending where you are... the patterns on the back wall are nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufygirl Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 The effect will vary depending where you are... the patterns on the back wall are nice... Yeah, I found I didn't really pay much attention to the lasers until Undisclosed Desires and I actually turned around to look at the pretty lights. I was near the bar though. I guess if someone really wanted to look at the full stage effects, they wouldn't want to be right up near the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandia Guy Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Heh, my first gig was Pendulum and was full of metal heads and ravers alike. I had no idea what I was in for (I went with a friend cos he offered me the ticket) and I left completely prepared for any gig in the future. That said, I feel ready for the pit at Wembley Stadium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren. Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Â The only time I was in the pitch area and not on the barrier was in Vegas a few weeks ago and we hung in the back, where there's a LOT more room AND a great, wide view of the stage. During the parts when they're on the towers, it was a bit better to be in the back. You could have a dance party like we did! Â Â Â Woohoo party time! Â Meanwhile, hurry up and announce Australian dates Muse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrassitol15 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 sorry if this has been asked before, but can you see the lasers from the pit? The effect will vary depending where you are... the patterns on the back wall are nice... yes you can...and occassionally get bathed in them i did and i did turn around during a new born and saw the pretty lasers all over the back wall of the O2 Woohoo party time! Meanwhile, hurry up and announce Australian dates Muse!! yes it shall be...though you can get a good view of the towers even up near the barrier...i was about 5 or so metres from the barrier on matthew's side at the O2 and it was a perfect view even with the towers up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seregon Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I honestly don't see the point of crowd surfing.. making your way to the front only to be dragged roughly out by security and taken to the back of the pit? I really don't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 (edited) yes it shall be...though you can get a good view of the towers even up near the barrier...i was about 5 or so metres from the barrier on matthew's side at the O2 and it was a perfect view even with the towers up! This is true. All depends where you are on the barrier. It was fine when I saw them in Houston and for most of the Phoenix gig (barrier for both); I got a lot of decent shots from both shows (click the link to see my photos from Houston, Austin, Seattle and Phoenix). There were a few moments in Phoenix when I got a lovely view like this, though. Edited May 4, 2010 by liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrassitol15 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This is true. All depends where you are on the barrier. It was fine when I saw them in Houston and for most of the Phoenix gig (barrier for both); I got a lot of decent shots from both shows (click the link to see my photos from Houston, Austin, Seattle and Phoenix). There were a few moments in Phoenix when I got a lovely view like this, though. this was the view that i had from where i was standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This is true. All depends where you are on the barrier. It was fine when I saw them in Houston and for most of the Phoenix gig (barrier for both); I got a lot of decent shots from both shows (click the link to see my photos from Houston, Austin, Seattle and Phoenix). There were a few moments in Phoenix when I got a lovely view like this, though. My view from the barrier as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee03 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 My view from the barrier as well. Was this view from right at the absolute front of the barrier? I'm worried my shortness will take away from the cool of being at the very front At least when those damn towers are being used.. and ps; Is there a video floating around on youtube of the gif in your sig? I keep staring at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Was this view from right at the absolute front of the barrier? I'm worried my shortness will take away from the cool of being at the very front At least when those damn towers are being used.. and ps; Is there a video floating around on youtube of the gif in your sig? I keep staring at it I can't speak for jurrassitol, but I have a similar shot from Houston: Compare with a similar shot from Phoenix: At both shows, I was right on the barrier, right in front of Matt's tower, though I was more at an angle in Phoenix, as you can see from the second pic. All three pics I posted were during Exogenesis. Look through all my pictures here because it'll give you a well-rounded idea of how my view was like, which was awesome, save for that one picture of Matt. This is probably my favorite pic of Matt, which I took in Houston: Edited May 6, 2010 by liberty added spoiler tags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee03 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I can't speak for jurrassitol, but I have a similar shot from Houston: Compare with a similar shot from Phoenix: At both shows, I was right on the barrier, right in front of Matt's tower, though I was more at an angle in Phoenix, as you can see from the second pic. All three pics I posted were during Exogenesis. Look through all my pictures here because it'll give you a well-rounded idea of how my view was like, which was awesome, save for that one picture of Matt. This is probably my favorite pic of Matt, which I took in Houston: Those really help! Thanks so much! And your photos are gorgeous! The visuals look amazing! I needed that guideline to what I could see and couldn't see RIGHT on the barrier, but from this, stuck up against the barrier is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Those really help! Thanks so much! And your photos are gorgeous! The visuals look amazing! I needed that guideline to what I could see and couldn't see RIGHT on the barrier, but from this, stuck up against the barrier is the way to go Thank you! And the visuals are stunning! Definitely, if you want to be as close to the band as possible and right in the action! Try to be as close to the middle as possible for the best view (like the Houston photo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee03 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Thank you! And the visuals are stunning! Definitely, if you want to be as close to the band as possible and right in the action! Try to be as close to the middle as possible for the best view (like the Houston photo). And your photos at SXSW are as well! You got a plectrum! Brilliant! As soon as those doors open i'm bolting for front and middle (maybe favoured a little to Matt's side ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Those really help! Thanks so much! And your photos are gorgeous! The visuals look amazing! I needed that guideline to what I could see and couldn't see RIGHT on the barrier, but from this, stuck up against the barrier is the way to go I actually prefer being on the side barriers than the middle on... the only thing that you need to watch out for is the massive spotlight by the edge of the stage as they can block your view but to give you an idea: Matt's side of the barrier: Centre barrier: Chris' side of the barrier: I hope this gives you better idea of where to stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) Was this view from right at the absolute front of the barrier? I'm worried my shortness will take away from the cool of being at the very front At least when those damn towers are being used.. and ps; Is there a video floating around on youtube of the gif in your sig? I keep staring at it Yes, that view is literally on the barrier. It's still the way to go though. Being close is amazing! I will look for a link, but it's from KoC in Atlanta. Found it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xmP-9osGTg&feature=related Things get campy around the 1:00 mark. I don't know how to insert the youtube vid. Can someone instruct me? Edited May 7, 2010 by Ella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizutsu Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 What time do most people wanting to get the front of the pit arrive? As extreme as 6am? Or perhaps around 9amish? I was thinking of coming at 9am because it's probably going to be chilly as hell and I might not have a car to run things out to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I got to Atlanta at 9:00 and was on the barrier on Matt's side, which is exactly what I was going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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