DetroitOnNewYearsEve posted:

Was it really 32 songs? WOW! Yes it was a rough pit for those up front. My wife and I were 3rd row right in front of TR. She was pulled out of the pit halfway through Wish because she couldn't breathe. -

You were the guy behind me !!!

Amazing show!!!!!!!!

Was on the rail, pretty much in front of Robin, with Rachel (she_shines92), Kayley (Killaya), KayCee (sangerette), and Jackie (theblackestsea). Everybody brought their A-game, AMAZING setlist, AMAZING performances, AMAZING everything!!!

Lights in the Sky!!!!!!!!! I had never heard that one live before, and I was hoping and hoping and they played it. I couldn't be happier with this show, totally great.

And I shook Rob's hand after March of the Pigs. He has really soft hands Made a great performance even better! I showed him my tattoo of Troublemaker on my arm and he smiled. Made me totally happy

All in all, the wait in the pouring rain at midnight was completely fucking worth it. Best show I have ever seen, ever.

Great show! I got to meet a lot of interesting folks there.. cheers to nin :]

Oh yeah, almost forgot about Mew, haha. I can't say i really dug Mew, but I still was respectful and listened to everything they played--which made me mad that there were these assholes around me flicking them off and booing them. They put alot of work into their music, and were enjoying playing it and I think they should get full respect for that alone.

What was everyone's favorite moment of the night though? I'm sticking with "Down in it"...I couldn't beleive it. Instant hard nipples, yep.

Oh and why did trent have to end the show with hurt? I mean, I liked it but it just made everything really sad. "If I could start again...a million miles away" just made me think about Trent's entire career and how touring is coming to an end.

I'd like to get a hold of one of the Aragon NIN show posters. I was at both shows and planned on getting on Sat. so that I could enjoy up close on Friday and stand back a bit on Sat. so the poster didn't get ruined. Does any one have an extra I can get from them? I'd also be interested in an extra of the tour poster as well...... both mint, no dents or tears please! (steadyhaste@hotmail.com)

jaorangensaft posted:

I'm really sorry that happened...but were you okay by the end of the night? (I was right behind you)

Yes, thank you, I was fine, just sad that I missed the whole rest of the show. Was wobbly for a while. I'm fine now. :-)

Amazing! One for the ages! (And I saw PETER EFFING MURPHY! AaaaaahYES! When I recognized Atmosphere I bawled... never got to see Bauhaus or Joy Division back in the day.)

I was close to the front of the non-presale line and managed to get damn close to the rail, but was seriously bummed when half-way through Mew someone next to me lit up a cigarette and I caught the full brunt of it - my asthma kicked up something fierce (and continued to be uncool even after inhaler). There was NO way I was going to make it through the crush, so I escaped to the stage-right balcony where I had a decent view of the stage, there was room to move, and I loved every second of it. Fantastic set list, unbelievable show, the only thing that could have made it better was getting a ticket for Sat, too! (lol)

Except for the sixty-year old man trying to steal my spot, I had a great time at this show!

I got in line at about 10:15 sitting, was by myself but had an extra ticket. now I have waited in a lot of lines but this was one was something else! I was treading the 8+ hour wait for the Friday show but it turned out to be awesome. Thanks to Scott, Monique, Lex, Steph, Eric, and eveyone else(sorry it was an aweoms ebut long weekend cant remember everyones names) who were around me in line. Made the day go a lot smoother and the wait seem like a lot less of a drag.
Got in and was about 5 rows back on the right side. I was very impressed that they kept everything going on time, wristbands, doors, mew, nin all got going very efficiantly, no BS. Security not being able to mske their minds up on what would be let in was BS though, they need to get this together.
Mew... not impressed. Sorry just couldnt get into them and the singer was litteraly giving me a headache. I stood and listened politely though, no reason to boo or be an ass about it. I was actually pretty surprised that the crowd was so kind to them. I go to lots of shows in Chicago and Milwaukee and usually opening bands get a lot more shit in Chicago.
Right as Nails came on the crowd surged and I ended up being able to get a hand on the rail, though there were still two squished people in front of me. I also got really excited after the first 3 sonds cause I had been hoping to hear an album in its entirity, but didnt get quite that lucky. Still an amazing set, heard most of the songs I wanted to hear and it all went very smoothly, except for Peter Murphy... glad some people enjoyed him, I was just unfamiliar with a couple of the songs he did and while he is a performer out there I wasnt a fan of his vocals(I did like how they used the Balcony, Aragon is one of my favorite venues cause of how cool it looks inside and they used it well) I wish people would have kept their mouths clothes and their off-beat clapping quiet during hurt though, I was pretty pissed when during the "crown of shit" line some kid next to me screamed out "Schiester!"... kinda wanted to take him out after that, but couldnt ruin the rest of the song for myself. Other than that is seemed like it went very quickly, I cant believe it was 32 songs! Was also pretty cool that Trent was in a fiesty mood, I knew it was gonna be a good night when during the 2nd or third song he launched a mic stand into the lighting above and threw his guitar across the stage. Afterwards I hung out up front tryin to get a pick, drumstick, setlist, anything. A pic got thrown out and I looked up to try to grab it... just my luck as I was lookin up for it a drumstick literally smacks me right in the forehead and I didnt get it(Sat night made up for it if u read my post in there) As for security, I think the people complaining must be used to being pampered at shows! I thought during NIN they did a great job, got the people out who wanted out, kept most of the crowd surfers from crushing the front row(did get hit a few times but its a NIN shw, what do you expect?), and they were at least giving us some water during the show and passing out bottles after(I have NEVER been to a show where security gave out full bottles of water during the show, stange to see that as a complaint from people)
After we fianlly filtered out, exiting Aragon it rediculus, met back up with my line buddies and went to Uptown Bar right across the parking lot, pretty cool place, played some Nails and other good stuff until later on.
Then it was time to get ready for Saturday...



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Update: Neck still kills, body is still sore. Sign of a very, very good show. Also, I definitely couldn't get into Mew. Not my type of music. The drummer was killin it, but otherwise, not my cup of tea. Trent has some insane taste in music.

mirish2 posted:

It's hard to say where Friday's show would "rank" in the 27 show's I've seen since 1991's lollapalooza, when Trent and co. first blew my mind, and changed me forever. I have had the distinct fortune to see every one of his tours, and I have been amazed by every one of them. In my opinion a true Artist evolves and his art reflects that.
Friday night's setlist and the energy put out by the band probably puts this show in my top 3 though for sure. I have seen NIN 27 times, yet this eas the 1st time I finally got to see "Last" performed live! Thank You Trent!
I was on the rail, left side right in front of Justin, and it was a little nutty (especially for a 38 yr old LOL) but I honestly am in the "zone"! There could be 1,000,000 other people there, or 2 and I couldnt tell you what they were doing, or if they were "in to it". I couldn't care less. I am IN to it, and I was enjoying every second that Trent and the band was giving us. Yes, people talking is extremely rude, but they usually either wear out from lack of stamina, or someone weeds them out eventually. I just try and tune everything else out.
Out of the 2 chicago show's, I definitely think the Fri night set was my favorite, but they were both fantastic. Thank You Trent!

Damn! I didn't know "last" was that rare of a song to be played live. I'm only 20 years old, born right before pretty hate machine, ahha--so I've only had the pleasure of seeing NIN twice, drove to a third concert in Minneapolis that was cancelled. I was really happy to hear "last" though, would've been crazy to hear all of 'Broken' from beginning to end. You are extremely lucky to have been born at the right time to see this many NIN concerts. If I was as old as you and could've seen the Downward Spiral tour---I would be incredibly happy, but I guess I should feel lucky enough I got a ticket to the last show as where sooo many people missed out.

Amazing show. I met some really nice people. I don't remeber all of their names....David, A.J., Rachel, Aubrey, Andrea and I don't remember the other two girls with Andrea and Aubrey. Started out in what I now jokingly call the "death pit" about 6th or 8th row in front of Justin. NIN could not have put on a better show. They were amazing from start to finish. My friend Dawn had to leave the "death pit" into Wish because it was so hard to breathe. I got to SICNH before I had to bail. Not only could I not catch my breath I lost my top and bra down around my waist LOL. I don't think anyone noticed because we were so squished. I covered up the best I could under the circumstances and got to a calmer place a few rows back to the side of the stage near the speaker and I would like to thank all of the gentleman who helped me get out. As soon as you knew I needed to get out you quickly came to my aid and I am very grateful for that. I enjoyed the show much better not being sandwiched between people unable to catch my breath. I've been on the rail or right behind the rail for three other NIN shows but this was rough for me. Thank you again to all of those who helped me out.

Thank you to Trent, Justin, Ilan and Robin for an amazing show.



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The concert was incredible.

I was able to attend with my best friend and a girl I've been dating who is very special to me that really hasn't ever got to experience a band live like Nine Inch Nails. I had made her three cds that contained 45 of Nine Inch Nail's best songs and printed the lyrics to them a few weeks ago.... on the drive from Michigan to Chicago I kind of explained to her what each song was about, what record it was on and when it came out....

When I got to the show we had one extra ticket, I let one lucky fan in with us for face value, it was awesome to do that when other nin fans were scalping their tickets for $150-$200....shame on them!!!

I've seen some people on here looking down on some people for using drugs to enhance their concert experience, to each their own... but the three of us each took a capsule of mdma, and by the 5th song of the concert it was Lauren who wanted to make the move to get as close as we could to the stage, and just seeing... her experience the same emotions toward the band like the first time I saw them 1994.. being so consumed by the sound... it just made me so happy... you shouldn't judge people or make fun of them for only knowing a few nin songs... who cares if it was "CLOSER" that got them to the show.... I think that once anyone gets into a nine inch nails show... by the end of the night they "get it", they feel the energy, and the atmosphere consumes them and makes them a fan... and I'd hope they decide to explore more NIN songs....

Peter Murphy was incredible, the setlist was perfect... I was up towards the front, near the right side, some people were moshing, but everyone enjoys the concert experience in their own way...my only complaint was the no "WATER BOTTLE" policy.. because we "MIGHT THROW IT AT THE BAND"... the people up front need to have a water bottle because water in a cup just spills/splashes out.....

I was happy to spend the evening with all of you who could attend and am happy the band decided to put on these shows in a more small/intimate venue.

I can't wait to see them again next week in California.

I hope I get Reptile/Ruiner on one of the two nights out there!!!

-Justin



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Eraser as seen from the rear of the hall.. sorry I was shaking. I had to pee

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BigManWithaGun5 posted:

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

Burn
I am working on uploading Dead Souls. Give me some time and I'll get it up there.