Echoes Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Saw it last year and am going again in July. I think my jaw still hasn't come back up all the way since last year's show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) So late Friday night/early Saturday morning (around 2 AM) just for the hell of it I go online to see what's available for the Portland show on Tuesday May 22nd. I check for just a single ticket, again more for fun to see what's there than anything. I've checked off and on for fun the last 4 or so months never really intending to attend and nothing 'killer' has ever been up for purchase. Fukk I can't believe what pops up.....12th ROW ON THE FLOOR!! I'm like man, $225 for one concert. Ouch. Then I'm thinking 'naw that's really a lot of dough'. So I'm talking to the gf the next morning and she's like 'you should've bought it, you know you can afford it. The overtime you worked last night (Fri.) would pay for it, even after taxes'. So I say, 'OK if that ticket is still there I'll buy it cuz it was meant for me' all the while thinking there's no freakin' way a 12th row floor ticket has survived 8 hours of availability. I go to the site (Comcast tix for the Rose Garden in Portland, not Ticketbastard) and lo and behold it's still sitting there waiting for me to pay $225 for it, so I did. 12th FUKKING ROW ON THE FLOOR!! My only concern is that I might actually be a little too close to soak in the overall experience. I've seen the show on video and I know the scale is pretty large. If someone who was fairly close could respond here to let me know what this type of ticket will be like in terms of seeing the entire stage, etc., I would really appreciate it. Oh, and if I had a guess as to why a 12th row seat was available this late in the game when nothing this good had been available in all the past 4 or so months it would be that it was part of an expensive VIP package that didn't sell? Rush tix for Seattle Nov. 13th will be purchased tomorrow. This will be an expensive weekend for sure. One for that show is $140 (I'll be buying one for me and one for a friend but he'll pay me back) so my total concert outlay in the space of 2 days will $365. Edited May 6, 2012 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 As far a being close, you'll be one of the few that actually has a good view of Roger...lol Seriously... the projections are almost totally dedicated to the show, so you'll get very few shots of Roger or the Band on the projections or on the big screen... I was quite a bit away, and barely saw Roger or the band... not a bad thing as that's not what the show was about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 QUOTE (The Owl @ May 6 2012, 10:27 AM) .........Seriously... the projections are almost totally dedicated to the show, so you'll get very few shots of Roger or the Band on the projections or on the big screen... I was quite a bit away, and barely saw Roger or the band... not a bad thing as that's not what the show was about. No doubt about that. Hope being close doesn't take away from the projections. Likely I'll have to scan with my field of vision to see it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangsterOnBoats Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I was really hoping to go see it, but I think the prices are a bit outrageous. Then again, so many musicians, so much work goes into it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'd rather see Pink Floyd pay the wall for such a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangsterOnBoats Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I really wish the remaining Floyd would do SOMETHING together, but without Rick, it would be hard and disappointing if they didn't get a good replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 QUOTE (GangsterOnBoats @ May 6 2012, 09:20 PM)I really wish the remaining Floyd would do SOMETHING together, but without Rick, it would be hard and disappointing if they didn't get a good replacement. I agree. It wouldn't be Pink Floyd but I'd still like to see them work/tour together. Jon Carin would be a good replacement since he's played with Floyd, Gilmour, and Waters. Richard Barbieri wouldn't be a bad choice either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Union 5-3992 @ May 6 2012, 05:07 PM) I'd rather see Pink Floyd pay the wall for such a price. Who wouldn't? I've made my feelings about Rog's ego and feelings that he alone was Pink Floyd on another thread. Briefly, I think that's bullshit. Yes, the concepts and the lyrics were him but the music was Gilmour and Wright mostly and Dave sang lead on over half their stuff. As I've said more than once, the whole is ALWAYS greater than the sum of the parts (I feel that way about John and Paul too). That said, this is a concert experience like no other in history in terms of scope and presentation (as mentioned, I've seen the whole thing on video, pro quality at that) and I simply could not pass a chance to see it from the 12th row. The Floyd tour in '94 (sans Rog) was also something to behold, but I have a feeling this one's gonna surpass it with room to spare. Edited May 7, 2012 by driventotheedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 6 2012, 04:00 PM) I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Thanks for the response. I'll come back 2 weeks from Weds. after seeing it and share my thoughts. And the "inside the show" thing sounds cool. Looking forward to your report from the front row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 QUOTE (driventotheedge @ May 6 2012, 06:57 PM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 6 2012, 04:00 PM) I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Thanks for the response. I'll come back 2 weeks from Weds. after seeing it and share my thoughts. And the "inside the show" thing sounds cool. Looking forward to your report from the front row. Tomorrow Night!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 10 2012, 05:19 PM) QUOTE (driventotheedge @ May 6 2012, 06:57 PM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 6 2012, 04:00 PM) I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Thanks for the response. I'll come back 2 weeks from Weds. after seeing it and share my thoughts. And the "inside the show" thing sounds cool. Looking forward to your report from the front row. Tomorrow Night!!! Enjoy the show dude!! Seeing it with anyone I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 QUOTE (tjtull @ May 11 2012, 07:25 AM)QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 10 2012, 05:19 PM) QUOTE (driventotheedge @ May 6 2012, 06:57 PM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 6 2012, 04:00 PM) I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Thanks for the response. I'll come back 2 weeks from Weds. after seeing it and share my thoughts. And the "inside the show" thing sounds cool. Looking forward to your report from the front row. Tomorrow Night!!! Enjoy the show dude!! Seeing it with anyone I know? As a matter of fact, I was able to persuade a crazy survivalist we know and love to leave his mountain compound and join me in Modern Gomorrah for the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 11 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (tjtull @ May 11 2012, 07:25 AM)QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 10 2012, 05:19 PM) QUOTE (driventotheedge @ May 6 2012, 06:57 PM) QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ May 6 2012, 04:00 PM) I saw the show from 2nd row center. I loved it. Yes you might miss a little bit on the outside edges, but the Wall is so big and so overwhelming up close, it's like being inside the show. The sound and the visuals are so crystal clear it's amazing. I have heard people say it's better further back. I suppsoe it is all just individual taste. I thought it was great. Friday I will be seeing it from the front row, so I'll let you know if that's any better or worse. Thanks for the response. I'll come back 2 weeks from Weds. after seeing it and share my thoughts. And the "inside the show" thing sounds cool. Looking forward to your report from the front row. Tomorrow Night!!! Enjoy the show dude!! Seeing it with anyone I know? As a matter of fact, I was able to persuade a crazy survivalist we know and love to leave his mountain compound and join me in Modern Gomorrah for the show. I'm sure you guys will do it right !!! Pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 We were all over it. Roger Waters in SF. Front row. I have a ton of pictures but these I was able to get on right away. I will filter through and find more good ones tomorrow. This was even better than the first time. Epic. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW1.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW2.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW3.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW4.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW5.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/RW6.jpg More later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchance to Dream Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Without a doubt the most epic production that I have ever witnessed firsthand. The sound was magnificent! Easily the best stadium sound that I've heard. A big thank you to Sean for luring me away from the fortress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Wow!! Great pics! Looks like you guys had a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Edited May 12, 2012 by Unattractive Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures056.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures061.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures072.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures076.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures079.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures081.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures084.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/RamsATW/iphonepictures086.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Spectacular shots UT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 QUOTE (tjtull @ May 13 2012, 04:29 PM) Spectacular shots UT!! Thanks TJ. I don't know about spectacular, but it sure was fun. I could go again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Glad you got better shots than I did, and it looks like you had a better seat then I did as well.. Glad you had fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Very cool seeing those shots with the gorgeous AT&T park in the background. Perfect weekend for an outdoor show too, hardly any wind, very much unlike last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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