Did you people notice the line last night for TODAY'S show when you left??? There was at least 50 people on line trying to get tickets for tonight.

slpnsld posted:

depeche2 posted:

djtomg posted:

Also - what was the situation with the balcony? Did those spots go fast once doors opened?

I had what I think was the best spot in the balcony. Stage left as far forward as possible (just about parallel to the front of the pit) on the rail. I took a lot of video (Flip Ultra HD so it's just ok). It filled up pretty early but there were already probably 200-300 people on the floor (maybe 10 rows). The view was awesome.

Can anyone that had a balcony spot offer a clarification to this? I was in the pit and it looked like 90% of the stage left balcony was empty the entire show. I assumed it was VIP only or something. I'm planning on trying to get a balcony spot for tonight's show and just wanted to see if I could find out more info in advance.

Yeah that was supposedly closed off for VIP, that's why no one was there. Not sure beyond that. But it was also kinda behind the stage so not sure how good the view was anyway.

Amazing show. I worked my way to the 2nd row of the railing in front of Justin and managed to survive the entire show. Set list was a lot of fun, but the people around me did not really seem that in to it for being so up front.

No worries though, I had a great time. Just felt weird hopping up and down by myself for a few songs haha.

Was it me or was Justin WAY more into it at this show then the Charter One show? All of them really brought their A stuff. Saw Justin and Robin after the show and Justin said that he was "really looking forward to tomorrow's show."

So excited I get to do it all again!

The show was great, but yes during "lits" i specifically had 2 girls right behind me talking about how they couldnt wait to go dancing at a club after the show! LOL! WTF!? Legends of rock are putting on one of their final shows and these cunts are talking?? But, i digress... This was amazing! 5 hours before the show, a girl contacted me and offered selling her ticket to me for face value and Im no dummy and took off, making a 3 hours trip to chicago from fort wayne. I got their an hour b4 the show, met the girl and her friends, and then drove back that night! and now im BROKE! HAHA!

Honestly tho, im glad THIS will be my lasting memory of my favorite band ever. The NIN/JA show I saw just wasnt the right way to go and Im glad trent and Co. did this for us... Favorites: OPENING with WISH!, last, the fragile, lights in the sky, the downward spiral and down in it! THis was my 7th and final show of NIN and they did songs even I havent seen before! it was AMAZING!! playing HURT at the end, i actually felt sad and like I wanted to cry. It hit me this was the end of an era and I was LUCKY to be apart of it. This was 110% worth it! THANKS TRENT!

redmercuryx posted:

tonedef56 posted:

HOW ARE PEOPLE ON THE APP BITHCING ABOUT THIS SHOW???

It was a great show! But seriously one of the least into it crowds ever. I can't believe how many people were talking during "lights in the sky". For being one of the last shows I expected a lot more from the audience. Trent and company brought it hard tonight playing the best I've heard them and the audience was just like 'meh'.

Damn good show. When I knew the show was coming to an end I actually got sad--knowing every word of trent's would probably be the last i'd ever hear. Peter Murphy coming out was amazing, even not having a large collection of Bauhaus music I was star struck. The one thing that keeps me happy is knowing that Trent said he's still making music. Not touring anymore is sad, but understandable.
Yeah sure there were alot of drunk assholes, but nothing could ruin this night for me These two guys near me were going crazy because they couldn't find their friend who had weed, making their number one priority getting high; instead of enjoying the concert. I don't care what people do, but this is your last show, listen to the music!
I really hope there's a high quality video of this concert uploaded online, so I can go back to and watch hundreds of times--
The highlight for me was "Down in it", I sang louder than i have ever sang at a concert before when he said he was going back to the beginning and and I heard "I was up above it!". I really didn't think i'd have the pleasure of seeing this song, but my dream came true
I hope people share their pictures and experiences on here--I have shitty pictures, but i can post some anyways hahahha
Thankyou Trent Reznor, my life literally has been altered because of your music. In a good way. I look forward to new music you may be creating in the future.

did anyone see me getting choked out in the pit? i was the only person surfing and i fell right into the pit and some guy jumps on me and starts choking me. thanks to everyone who helped get him off me. what a douche bag.

Can people please post their videos... dead souls and burn especially!

Dear Trent and NIN:

I've been a fan of Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor since I first listened to him in high school in 1989. I was always into electronic music (Herbie Hancock, Howard Jones, Thomas Dolby) and I loved what NIN was about. My sister was fortunate enough to see NIN on the first Lollapalooza tour of 1991, and I always envied that tour.

Over this summer I followed Trent for awhile when he was on Twitter and as the NIN/JA tour progressed across the US, I realized quickly this might be my last chance to ever see NIN live. Last night's NIN show at the Aragon Ballroom was the first chance I've had to see NIN play, and have to say that I walked away from that show a changed person.

I enjoyed the show from the relative comfort of the balcony, house right side, and had a pretty good view of the stage. Trent's performance was honest, brutal, and it almost seemed like he wasn't letting himself have too much fun. I'm not sure how many times he must knock down things on stage, but I remembered he's sorta prone to that. Anyone know how many keyboards/stands/tambourines/guitars the band breaks or repairs on a typical tour? Anyway...

There were huge highlights for me - starting off the show with Wish was like planting a bomb in my chest. And watching Trent sing Hurt was like attending mass.

For me the show was very special because it completed the arc of music that I'd always really admired. It seemed that people were there to genuinely have fun. I attended the show with a good friend whom I'd known since 1989, and felt a part of a real community. Funny thing: the crowd at the show *did* seem to be drinking a bit, but the vibe was very friendly. I remember remarking about about people's t-shirts (I wore Helmet) and suddenly a guy wearing a Michael Bolton shirt walked through - we all stared in wonder. Nice times. The pit (from the balcony, ok) seemed chaotic but not dangerous. People were helping each other out.

It was great to see Peter Murphy, and he and Trent's conversation seemed really heartfelt. The rest of the band was really on, and I like to see when musicians "get out there" and let the audience see what you're playing. I was sad to not have an encore though... surprised, really. Perhaps that's for tonight's show? Oh well.

So, this is sort of a long shot, but I just wanted to write this today to I. remember the moment, and 2. hopefully convey a message to Trent and the rest of Nine Inch Nails: thanks for a great show last night, and thanks for the music that you've created. Your music has been at many times over the last 20 years, the soundtrack to my life. I want to let you know that your music has now become as much a part of me as my hand or my foot. I have you to thank in a way for providing me with the support, solace, and stamina that I needed at those times in my life they were lacking.

Lastly, I'd like to say that I hope you are able to connect with more of your fans. I really enjoyed following you on Twitter, but was so very upset when you stated you'd been put off using it for all of the negative garbage that you got crushed with.

Thanks for 20 years of great music - I hope that there is much more to come.

Yours,

That show was fucking awesome. I was drifting around the mosh pit for awhile, made new friends..some enemies, may have unintentionally creeped out some girls, had nice lil moments with others..but other then that, "Down In It" was the best song they played, seemed to have gotten the best crowd reaction..I was dancing to it, it was awesome. I was also extremely excited that they played "Head Down" and alot of others off The Slip. REALLY wish I was going to tonight's show was well.

This was my 3rd NIN show. Saw them back in May also and I think the out door GA floor at the park had better viweing and more personal space for the ones that dont like to get too close to the rail . I think this show was just as good as the one 3 months ago. Only thing I did not like was the rear part of the theater, it was too bright and the cigg and pot smoke in the air was glaring a little off the light. diddent mind the smoke just the bright lights. I did notice alot of people talking over a few of the slow songs and it id get a little annoying. I think The GA crowd at the last show was more into also. regardless it was all good. Seeing Peter do a few songs was cool. wish, Mr Self dest... eraser, and closer seamed to get the crowd pumped just like they always do. Its going to be sad if this is the last NIN tour but I suspent that Trent, like everyone that has a passion for something, will return one day and not even miss a beat.. thanks to the fans thanks to the band and Trent. you officaly rocked the Summer of 09"

Spectreman2112 posted:

Oh man, I forgot Trent's solo on the thumb piano during The Wretched was totally awesome. No other hard industrial band would do that for real, it would be a sample or something. But moving from the keys to the thumb piano was truly great! Its these little things that really just blow me away about Trent and NIN. Man, I'm getting choked up now.

Yes! Thanks for bringing that up!
I loved it and was so happy to see it.

ninja2009 posted:

marshall175 posted:

to those bitching because people want to have a few beers or smoke a joint, sorry, I came to have a good time, and if that includes a few beers, thats my business...mind your own business

I agree with this sentiment....mind your own business and I will add "shut up" during the quiet songs. That's exactly what I was thinking when Something I Can Never Have was ruined for myself and several others around me when a drunken a-hole was talking nonsense at the top of his lungs next to us during the song.

You can't have it both ways. If you agree that people should be allowed to drink/smoke/whatever then you have no right to complain about songs being "ruined" for you. Suck it the fuck up.

As for the show...ASHFOIUASHSUOFNHASUODFJASOJ!!!!

I've got video of 99% of the show (only missed when I was switching tapes) though I don't know how the audio turned out. If it's any good I'll post it up as a torrent for anyone who wants it.

PS - I fucking hate anyone going tonight.

musicobsession posted:

This was my first time waiting in line all day. Arrived at 9.15 and was about 30th in the nin.com presale line. Met some awesome people in line. Got annoyed when the line ahead of me kept growing. I sometimes feel like the only one who thinks you should have your entire party THERE when you arrive. Not fair for one person to hold a place at 6am for 3 others who show up at 2pm, you know? grah.

Anyway. I can't believe how grumpy they got with us about the damn line! Move up, move back, squish in, stand up, do jumping jacks. What do you WANT from us? sheesh!

Was totally stoked when we got banded. After that I was so nervous, I couldn't sit still. Don't think anyone else could, either!

The time finally came to go in, and of course they split us into guys and girls, and all the guys got through so much faster. So much for the line, eh? pfft.

Got my spot right in the crook of the rail in front of Trent, second row. STOKED! I was so damn excited about this spot, I thought I might pee my pants or cry or something. I did neither I met some new cool people around me, and saw mooseknuckle himself (forgot your name here, sorry!) not far behind me, though he was in the Ticketmaster line. Shouted "Mooseknuckle!" at him, he laughed, and the girl next to me said "Why am I seeing ads?" YES! Genius.

Glad we didn't have to wait terribly long for Mew to come out. Did not really care for them. They weren't horrible, but they looked bored. One time the singer looked like he was going to cry. Dunno what that was about. I swear the two hours inside the venue waiting on NIN to start seemed longer than the nine hours in line waiting to get inside (which, honestly, went by SO FAST).

When NIN started with Pinion, I cried. I seriously cried! Then they moved into Wish and Last... I was FLIPPING out! Then they ruined it with Discipline. I was so terribly disappointed. You know they messed with us on purpose!

Over all, it was a GREAT setlist. The people around me DID NOT LET UP at all. I couldn't breathe (therefore couldn't sing) most of the time they were on stage. It was completely worth it, though, as it ALWAYS is. I am just disappointed that I was SO miserable when Peter Murphy came out that I don't recall Dead Souls much at all. I was to the point where I was mentally begging NIN to finish so I could get some relief. How sad. I hope that if they play Reptile tonight, I am not in the same position and can actually enjoy it, since I didn't get to do that with Dead Souls (a song I have been wanting to hear live). bleh!

I LOVED that Trent reverted to some old skool kicking and throwing of his instruments. I was stoked when he knocked over his keyboard and then threw his guitar across the stage! HELL YA, TRENT!

I think they gave an insane amount of energy. and I loved hearing Down in It finally. So raw! Tried to imagine what it would've been like back in the day.

Also felt like Trent was singing TO us down in front, rather than just at us... I swear he was looking people in the eyes most of the night. It was AMAZING. It felt so personal from where I was, that's for sure.

Loved most of my experience yesterday! Can't wait to go back and do it again today!

Great review! My feelings exactly!

Spectreman2112 posted:

kendrid posted:

My entire photo set:
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My favorite photos from the set:
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Awesome pictures, man. Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure. It was an amazing show and I wanted to capture it. I just wish I was a little more on center to get some better shots of Trent. Still happy though...

If anyone wants to use a photo on a blog/review/whatever I'd appreciate knowing about it and linking back to the original image. Thanks.

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Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 08/29/2009 10:07PM by kendrid.

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