ALifeson85 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 So...ever since the R30 tour, I ALWAYS told myself that I would NOT peek at the setlist, until I finally see the show for myself. And EVERY time...I ended up breaking down, and reading it ANYWAY. This time around, I'm not even gonna try. Come opening night, I'll be on this forum...spoiling myslef, haha. Thing is, each and every time I "spoiled" the setlist for myself, it has NEVER hindered my excitement about the show...before OR during the show. I STILL had just as much fun, and nothing was "ruined" for me. So, I must ask...who else on HERE is gonna just go ahead and peek at the setlist come opening night? Who here is gonna HOLD OUT until after the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I always look so i can plan my Beer break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Snowdog Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 It's not that I'm too anxious...I just get a lot more enjoyment being prepared for the show. I can brush up on lyrics and not have that moment or two of "name that tune". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 YES! ....I mean, NO! ....I mean, MAYBE! ....uuhhhhh, wait, NO! ....YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 YES! ....I mean, NO! ....I mean, MAYBE! ....uuhhhhh, wait, NO! ....YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Not a chance. Nothing beats not knowing what's coming next, and hearing the opening note of the next song. The split second surge of adrenaline that hits you is totally worth avoiding peeks at the setlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yes. I'll have to know. Can't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 So while all you folks already know what to expect, I'll be the guy in the crowd with his hands in the air screaming "OH MY GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE PLAYING THIS!!" during the first 3 seconds of each song. When you hear that, you'll know Pags is at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 QUOTE (metaldad @ May 21 2010, 10:24 AM) I always look so i can plan my Beer break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 QUOTE (Pags @ May 21 2010, 12:22 PM) So while all you folks already know what to expect, I'll be the guy in the crowd with his hands in the air screaming "OH MY GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE PLAYING THIS!!" during the first 3 seconds of each song. When you hear that, you'll know Pags is at the show. I'm with you I do not want to know. Lucky for me Sunny always looks and tells me just as the song before intermission starts so I can hit the bathroom and grab a beverage or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 QUOTE (Pags @ May 21 2010, 12:22 PM) So while all you folks already know what to expect, I'll be the guy in the crowd with his hands in the air screaming "OH MY GOD I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE PLAYING THIS!!" during the first 3 seconds of each song. When you hear that, you'll know Pags is at the show. Yep...that's me as well. I am all about the surprise. I am also a fan of every Rush song...so no matter what they play, I know I will enjoy! No "beer break" songs for this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I want those "OMG, I can't BELIEVE they're playing this!" moments, so I am really going to try to not peek. But my show isn't till 9/29, third from last stop on the tour. It's going to really be tough. I accidentally found out what the opener is already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Of course I'm gonna look at what opening night's setlist is. There's a whole whack of days from that day and my first show so in between that time I'm sure I will have fortgotten most of it and be surprised at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I am, I need to see what songs they're playing before I decide to let them ass rape me with these ticket prices. Im not spending $70 more than I did for the same seat on the S&A tour to see them play songs ive seen before. If its loaded with songs ive never seen them do, then ill go, otherwise ive got better things to spend that money on. So yeah, the setlist is a must for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisy Bastard Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I would like to keep from peeking at the setlist, or uncovering any other spoilers about the show. But since the Columbus date is 60 days and 26 shows after the tour starts, it will be extremely difficult for me. Initially I had planned to hear the new songs for the first time at the show, but I'm itchin' for new Rush material so bad that I think I'll give myself that gift as soon as they're released. I hope that will be enough to keep me satisfied so I don't spoil the other major and minor parts of the show itself. --subject to change without prior notification-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I don't know how many of you were active members when the second leg of the Snakes and Arrows tour started, but I was on here posting updates from RIAB. I arrived sometime during the second set and stayed through the end. (Hopefully we'll do this again June 29.) That was a fun thread. Something like THIS: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=37756 will be fun to do again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ May 21 2010, 01:24 PM) I would like to keep from peeking at the setlist, or uncovering any other spoilers about the show. But since the Columbus date is 60 days and 26 shows after the tour starts, it will be extremely difficult for me. Initially I had planned to hear the new songs for the first time at the show, but I'm itchin' for new Rush material so bad that I think I'll give myself that gift as soon as they're released. I hope that will be enough to keep me satisfied so I don't spoil the other major and minor parts of the show itself. --subject to change without prior notification-- It's not difficult, if you really are interested in not knowing. I'm a mod of these forums and I was still able to keep from knowing a single song on both legs of the S&A tour. I mention the mod thing, because in many cases I 'have' to look at certain threads when the need arises, and increases the risk of me seeing things I don't wish to. Put simply, knowing the setlist will lessen the experience for me. Realizing that, I have no temptation to fight off, even though I'm not going to see the show until early September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisy Bastard Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 QUOTE (Pags @ May 21 2010, 01:39 PM)QUOTE (Noisy Bastard @ May 21 2010, 01:24 PM) I would like to keep from peeking at the setlist, or uncovering any other spoilers about the show. But since the Columbus date is 60 days and 26 shows after the tour starts, it will be extremely difficult for me. Initially I had planned to hear the new songs for the first time at the show, but I'm itchin' for new Rush material so bad that I think I'll give myself that gift as soon as they're released. I hope that will be enough to keep me satisfied so I don't spoil the other major and minor parts of the show itself. --subject to change without prior notification-- It's not difficult, if you really are interested in not knowing. I'm a mod of these forums and I was still able to keep from knowing a single song on both legs of the S&A tour. I mention the mod thing, because in many cases I 'have' to look at certain threads when the need arises, and increases the risk of me seeing things I don't wish to. Put simply, knowing the setlist will lessen the experience for me. Realizing that, I have no temptation to fight off, even though I'm not going to see the show until early September. You very well may have more willpower than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushlady23 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I've never known a setlist before ANY concert. Why start now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortoise and Hare Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Have to have the setlist!!!!! I'm much tooooo nosey!!! Plus, the element of surprised hysteria oft times causes me to miss half of an unexpected song! Hare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have only looked once and that was for R-30.....wish I never did it. The joy of leg one of Snakes and Arrows...the amazing excitment of the T4E tour...I will not look. and I have the last 2 shows of the Time Machine tour....I can do it...I will do it. It will be the best set-list since the MP tour...I can feel it in my bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pause Rewind Replay Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I won't read it opening night... but with my shows being Tampa and WPB Oct 1-2, I'll cave in eventually SPOILER!...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heck i already found out about JL without even wanting to because some twit put it in a post with no spoiler warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I always check out the setlist...simply can't help myself. I go as far as to make a playlist of the setlist on CD and/or Ipod and prime "properly" for the upcoming gig. By the time the show rolls around, I know the set better than Alex, Geddy and Neil... ...yes, I am ReGorLaTroy and I am a Rush addict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanaceaFish Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I voted maybe...cos who knows what kinda mood I'll be in before September... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 i didnt for the S&A tour when i got to see them, but i wont this tour so i took a peek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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