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Originally Posted by munki
U2 and RHCP... never dug em, they just sound whiny and poppy to me.  |
Musical taste is a subjective thing, however from a musicians perspective, on a strictly musical composition and artistry level, both U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers have crafted a significant and diverse amount of finely crafted music within their genre.
Their live performances are equally impressive...
I had the honor of being a part of the promotions group at my University that presented U2 at a free mid-day concert during their first U.S. concert tour in support of their first album. I knew they were destined to be great. I've seen them at least a dozen times since, and they rocked every time.
Here is U2 playing live at the US Festival (I saw them a few nights later in the Bay Area too):
U2 - An Cat Dubh / Into The Heart
Red Hot Chili Peppers is more of an acquired taste, but once you tap into their vibe, you discover that you have found a great meld of rock and funk (pius Flea is one of the most kick ass bassists around, to this day).
Seen RHCP live a bunch of times too...
One of my favorite shows was the one they played at the Tibetan Freedom Concert in Golden Gate Park (a 2 day show featuring a diverse group of bands, such as Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Bjork, Rage Against the Machine, Sonic Youth, Beck. and the Fugees).
RHCP performing "Suck My Kiss" at the Tibetan Freedom Concert in Goiden Gate Park, San Francisco
If you are still awake and feel like tripping, here is live Smashing Pumpkins playing a song that they did at the Tibetan Freedom concert mid-day - I laid on my back looking up at a blue sky with beautiful white clouds, as the band mixed in some Hendrix ("Crosstown Traffic") and Jefferson Airplane ("White Rabbit") jams into the song. Me? I just floated away...
This video was shot the same year in Germany at night:
Smashing Pumpkins - "Porcelina of the Vast Ocean
G'night...
ADG