Live8, who's watching?

[b-grrrlie]

Duran Duran are on right now, bleuch!

I thought it was gonna start on the telly at 4pm local time and I went to get a pizza to eat while watching. While waiting for my food I started reading the paper taht was lying there and there was a huge story about the shebang and it said it started allready at 3pm :eek: I asked the girl behind the counter to switch the channel on the telly and there was Coldplay with Richard Ashcroft doing Bittersweet history! And that was one of the main things I wanted to tape from the show! Have I really missed U2 already? When I got home Elton John just got on stage and then Pete Doherty made a fool of himself (did he really plan to burn down the Union Jack? He had a lighter in his mouth when he got on and then threw the flag over the TV-camera).

Gotta check out their website if there's a real schedule.

[TAL]

Cool, Duran Duran (y) :p



Ooooh, Bill Gates is gonna song now. Maybe.

[Freebasser]

I didn't think it was possible, but R.E.M. are even more boring live than they are on record.

[synch]

You'd think Gates could afford someone that will tell him what to wear. He even managed to look like a big geek at a rock concert.

Ah well, true to himself and all that.

[Loppfessor]

I'm watching the Terminator

[b-grrrlie]

I didn't think it was possible, but R.E.M. are even more boring live than they are on record.
Here they just got on stage! :eek:
Do we get a 10 minute delay here?

I found the list of what' being shown on the Swedish TV (http://svt.se/content/1/c6/41/61/28/live8_ok.html) and I've missed Björk as well :(

[TAL]

Nice eyshadow, Mr. Stipe.

[b-grrrlie]

His mask just keeps getting wider. When they played here in January it was just to the eyebrows.

[Freebasser]

He probably doesn't know he's wearing it. Peter Buck probably draws it on whilst Stipe is sleeping, then he gets off stage and looks in the mirror and says "Fucking hell, Peter! Not again!".

Maybe.

[TAL]

That would actually make it ok.

[ToucanSpam]

this is incredible. IM watcvhing the Barrie show

[King of Rock II]

I am!

Fuck, it's awesome.

I didn't catch Björk, but I've seen Duran Duran, REM, Green Day and Stereophonics and I'm loving all of it.

A lot of these artists, I would never buy their cd or consider them to be great but now that I see them live I think they're pretty awesome.

Oh and Youssou 'n dour is awesome too (y)

[Freebasser]

That would actually make it ok.

It would certainly make them about 8,000,000 X more rock and roll.

[King of Rock II]

that sugar cane song is pretty good of theirs.

i also like that video that looks like a 2 dimensional picture.... you know.

and that song about that man on the moon, i love that too.

rem is not really a band i am a big fan of but it was a good performance.

[ToucanSpam]

this is pure gold. I love this. Even bands I dont like are awsomeness. :D :D

[King of Rock II]

hey, i just found out 50 cent isn't coming. thats a small disapointment.

[Freebasser]

He probably doesn't want to get covered in festival-goers piss again.

[ToucanSpam]

Are The Killers playing anywhere?

[b-grrrlie]

Not that I know of. But Kanye West in 1½ hours.


Black Eyed Peas are on now, I'll switch the channel for a while....

[TAL]

Are The Killers playing anywhere?
In London. Sometime.

[ToucanSpam]

OOOOOOOOO wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow Our Lady Peace is in Barrie tonight at some point. Yes, I just came.

[Loppfessor]

They cut out the scene where he cuts his arm....or was it eye? I get part 1 and 2 confused. Either its been edited for TV

[voltanapricot]

It was on the radio whilst I was getting my wegs laxed. I'm watching it now and there's not much happening for me to see right now.

I probably need Sky to get more coverage.

[supermars]

why does the canadian line-up kinda suck?

:(

[Freebasser]

All the line-ups suck.

All of them.

[ToucanSpam]

why does the canadian line-up kinda suck?

:(
It's not too bad. The glass is half full, not half empty.

[synch]

They cut out the scene where he cuts his arm....or was it eye? I get part 1 and 2 confused. Either its been edited for TV
Eye in 1, arm in 2.

I think.

[Loppfessor]

Eye in 1, arm in 2.

I think.


Thanks Synch you're always there when I need ya.


Anyway all the line ups seemed to suck. Each one had maybe 2 or 3 acts I'd actually pay to see

[DipDipDive]

I turned it on just in time to catch the interview with Jimmy Fallon and part of Bon Jovi's set.

I turned it off before my discomfort escalated.

[voltanapricot]

Hahaha, Davina McCall was describing some slum she had visited and had said it was "the size of Coventry" which made me all "pfff", as I live there. Then she was saying how poor the conditions were, carrier bags everywhere and everyone in my house was like "she's just described Cov to a tee!"

Now UB40 are on. Yeuch.

[Parkey]

Bloody Hell! UB40 have somehow got worse with age.

[b-grrrlie]

We didn't get either Bon Jovi nor UB40 here. It was Faith Hill and now it's Annie Lennox.

Sweet dreams are made of this.

[TAL]

Live Aid was better. It only had two feeds.

[ToucanSpam]

Soon to come:

OLP
The tragically Hip
Neil Young



yummy. :D

[Parkey]

In the UK we're only really getting the London show, with a smattering of US and Berlin. Snoop Dogg now.

[ToucanSpam]

In the UK we're only really getting the London show, with a smattering of US and Berlin. Snoop Dogg now.
Berlin looks to be alright, but I love Green Day so I am biased.


Right now it is Destiny's Child. Meh.

You will miss an awsome set if you don't get to see OLP, IMO.

[sethomas]

its nice they are doing this....but it makes me realize we have way too many shat bands in the world.

[b-grrrlie]

So Bon Jovi's on here now. So they have to make a huge puzzle trying to show all the "good ones". What I'm looking forward to are MUSE, KANYE WEST (but re-start of Monarch of the Glen starts at the same time on another channel, and I have to see that!!!!), ROXY MUSIC, KILLERS (yeah I found them on the list after all, at 21.46 my time), PLACEBO, JET, THE WHO, THE CURE, and hrmmmmm, that's about it.


- (http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/07/02/niger.reut/index.html)

[ToucanSpam]

So Bon Jovi's on here now. So they have to make a huge puzzle trying to show all the "good ones". What I'm looking forward to are MUSE, KANYE WEST (but re-start of To the Manor born starts at the same time on another channel, and I have to see that!!!!), ROXY MUSIC, KILLERS (yeah I found them on the list after all, at 21.46 my time), PLACEBO, JET, THE WHO, THE CURE, and hrmmmmm, that's about it.


- (http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/07/02/niger.reut/index.html)
where are jet playing?

[Parkey]

Snoop is swearing like a trooper! All live on tea-time BBC1. Jimmy Saville would never have stood for that!

[b-grrrlie]

where are jet playing?

In Barrie (http://www.live8live.com/theconcerts/index.shtml)

[ToucanSpam]

In Barrie (http://www.live8live.com/theconcerts/index.shtml)
haaaaaaaa thats my broadcast. You just made my day kind madame. :D

[b-grrrlie]

Happy to please! ;)

[Loppfessor]

This thread is killing the rest of the board....okay I'm just jealous cus I'm not watching it but still

[King of Rock II]

If you're not enjoying live aid you're not a real music lover.

There's so much variety in the line up, if you don't like the bands you just don't like music.

All you people whining this sucks that sucks... narrow minded bastards

[ToucanSpam]

If you're not enjoying live aid you're not a real music lover.

There's so much variety in the line up, if you don't like the bands you just don't like music.
Ive never agreed more with you.

[King of Rock II]

My opinions rule.

[DipDipDive]

If you're not enjoying live aid you're not a real music lover.

There's so much variety in the line up, if you don't like the bands you just don't like music.

All you people whining this sucks that sucks... narrow minded bastards

I'd agree if they were broadcasting footage from Bonnaroo. It's not as though this is the first we've seen or heard of the bands that are playing this fucking thing. Don't get me wrong, a lot of the bands at Live 8 are good and I appreciate the cause and whatnot, but most of this is just media hype and the coverage of it is horrible.

[b-grrrlie]

This thread is killing the rest of the board....okay I'm just jealous cus I'm not watching it but still
Happy to please! ;)

[Parkey]

Since when did Madonna get an English accent?

[Yorkshire~Rose]

Since when did Madonna get an English accent?

Haha! I was just about to post the same thing! It's all that hangin' around with Guy Ritchie. Innit.

[Lex Diamonds]

Snoop is swearing like a trooper! All live on tea-time BBC1. Jimmy Saville would never have stood for that!
I thought the Beeb wouldn't let him say "187 on a motherfucking cop" but oh well!

[Parkey]

Haha! I was just about to post the same thing! It's all that hangin' around with Guy Ritchie. Innit.
All she needed was a pint of heavy, a flat cap and a whippet!

[Parkey]

I thought the Beeb wouldn't let him say "187 on a motherfucking cop" but oh well!
Now Madonna's cussing as well. Points Of View will have a bulging bag this week...

[synch]

Watching Argentina - Nigeria (under 20 world cup final) now instead of Madonna.

Give me a shout if anything interesting happens ;)

[JBernas]

Since when did Madonna get an English accent?

I don't know, but she looked fucking great....I want arms like that

[Echewta]

Everytime I turn it on, its always some VJs talking about how much energy is in the crowd and look who is on stage and blah blah blah blah. I sat for breakfast and they didn't show any song straight through.

Bullocks.

[DipDipDive]

Everytime I turn it on, its always some VJs talking about how much energy is in the crowd and look who is on stage and blah blah blah blah. I sat for breakfast and they didn't show any song straight through.

Bullocks.

Exactly. It's like watching TRL with just a slight amount of global commentary.

[b-grrrlie]

Here the VJ's are such music fans that they never talk over when music's on.

Brian Wilson bringing Good Vibrations :D

[Parkey]

Our lot don't talk over the music either. Thank-fuck.

[paulb]

i woke up at 7am to start watching... i turned it on and it was Elton John, i already missed U2 and Coldplay, which pissed me off... but so far so good, im enjoying it. Kanye West was great playing Jesus Walks.

[King of Rock II]

has jay-z been on yet?

[Parkey]

We've got Will Smith on! He's the 1st American one they've shown properly.

[Lex Diamonds]

We've got Will Smith on! He's the 1st American one they've shown properly.
Didn't they show Snoop Dogg properly? :confused:

[JBernas]

Shakira (sp?) sucks and MTV keeps cutting off performances for commercials.... (n)

[adam_f]

I was going to go to the Philly one, but I didn't. Now I couldn't care less about it.

[TAL]

You know, the drummer in Def Leppard only got one arm.

[b-grrrlie]

has jay-z been on yet?
Not yet, here anyway. He's on with Linkin Park right after Scissor Sisters who are on now.

[TAL]

http://music.aol.com/live_8_concert/live_now


I'm watching the online feeds more than the tv at the moment.

[b-grrrlie]

You know, the drummer in Def Leppard only got one arm.

You know, he lost the other one in a car accident in Sweden.

[TAL]

No, outside Sheffield.

You're thinking of Cliff (R.I.P.) from Metallica.

[Chicka B]

Oh my god!!! Moroon 5 is playing and he has a beastie boys lisenced to kill tour shirt on! My mom just told me. I don't like maroon 5 though, my mom does.

[zippo]

OMG ROBBIEWILLIAMS GFHBFDAGHJBFDFD

[b-grrrlie]

Oh my god!!! Moroon 5 is playing and he has a beastie boys lisenced to kill tour shirt on! My mom just told me. I don't like maroon 5 though, my mom does.
I was just about to post that as well! but my internet connection just collapsed (tried to check the site TAL recommended).

[Chicka B]

I was just about to post that as well! but my internet connection just collapsed (tried to check the site TAL recommended).

Now there's a whole thread on it. Damn, people pick up quick. :D

[TAL]

I was just about to post that as well! but my internet connection just collapsed (tried to check the site TAL recommended).
There's nothing wrong with that site.

Now I'm watching The Who on it.

[b-grrrlie]

There's nothing wrong with that site.

Now I'm watching The Who on it.
It's just that I had about 50 other windows open at the same time. Hope I can find Björk somewhere, but you can't choose Japan anywhere.

[TAL]

Good thing Mötley Crüe and The Cure played at the same time as Pink Floyd so that there was something not boring to watch.

[b-grrrlie]

Has Cure finished already? Man Pink Floyd IS boring!

[TAL]

Yeah, they finished a few minutes ago. And they played for a long time.

[b-grrrlie]

Saw a Swedish flag when Paul McCartney was playing! Checked it for less than 2 seconds!

[zippo]

true, PF was pretty boring expcet for the last 2 songs ofcourse, call me corny but another brick in the wall wouldve been historical...they sure missed their big chance to make it incredible after so many years though...tomorrow theyll still be fkin PF though (y)

[b-grrrlie]

And it was the last PF song that was the boring one!
Maybe cause I was listening to Dark side of the moon a lot in my early teens so I like those tracks better (but none of it compares to Piper at the gates of dawn tho').

And I really wanted to see the Cure. And Placebo...

[b-grrrlie]

Wo-hooo!
They started from the beginning at AOL music (http://music.aol.com/live_8_concert/live_now)! So now I'm watching U2! :D

[ToucanSpam]

Saw a Swedish flag when Paul McCartney was playing! Checked it for less than 2 seconds!
when I saw that I thought of you!!!



OMG Pink Floyd. OMFG.

[zippo]

And it was the last PF song that was the boring one!

haha youre killing me here!
but yea,DSOTM isnt my favorite compared to the others which would explain my differences

[Beckalina]

mariah carey strokes pussy, gooooooood

[ToucanSpam]

Neil Young


KEEP ON ROCKIN IN THE FREE WORLD

[ToucanSpam]

They just sang the Canadian national anthem in Barrie.

I am crying with pride.

[Freebasser]

That's something about beavers, leaves and syrup, right?

[ToucanSpam]

That's something about beavers, leaves and syrup, right?
I wish I could punch your face :D

[Freebasser]

You're probably too busy making a picture of a beaver by sticking dry leaves to a sheet of paper with syrup to punch me anyway.

[Beckalina]

who's Canada? :confused:

[ToucanSpam]

You're probably too busy making a picture of a beaver by sticking dry leaves to a sheet of paper with syrup to punch me anyway.
You forget listening to Bachman Turner Overdrive and playing hockey. Not to mention drinking Molson Canadian and masturbating to Don Cherry.

[Freebasser]

Mmm... syrup.

[ToucanSpam]

I wear a single maple leaf to bed every night.

[Freebasser]

I am so hot right now.

It's about 25 degrees though, so it's to be expected.

[ToucanSpam]

try wearing a single maple leaf. Its very liberating.

[Beckalina]

I like leaves

[ToucanSpam]

I like leaves
go find one and slap it on. You'll like it.


PS-where have you been? :(

[Freebasser]

She's been inspecting me for worms.

[Beckalina]

i found a live one and i had a huge dawn battle, it was amazing, na seriously i've been chillin with the dude innit

[Freebasser]

I named the big one "Bitey".

[Beckalina]

yeah he ate my big toe, the bastard!!!

[Freebasser]

You love it, you slag.

[Beckalina]

HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!!

[Freebasser]

I'll make it up to you tomorrow <3

[Beckalina]

furry muff

[RobMoney]

So Aimee and I just got back from Live 8 in Philly about 2 hours ago.

AWESOMENESS.

Bon Jovi, Jay Z & Linkin Park, Will Smith, and Def Leppard definetly got the best responses and had everyone singing along and having a great time.

Overall it was a great day for a great cause. (y)

[Freebasser]

furry muff

Not if I shave.

[TAL]

So Aimee and I just got back from Live 8 in Philly about 2 hours ago.
I didn't see either of you guys.

[ToucanSpam]

So Aimee and I just got back from Live 8 in Philly about 2 hours ago.

AWESOMENESS.

Bon Jovi, Jay Z & Linkin Park, Will Smith, and Def Leppard definetly got the best responses and had everyone singing along and having a great time.

Overall it was a great day for a great cause. (y)
Im really jealous. Pm me and tell me about the bands you saw and stuff!!!

[RobMoney]

I didn't see either of you guys.


We were waving at you....you missed us. :p

[TAL]

You should've brought a sign that says I <3 BBMBBFGD!

[Lindsey_1535]

Bill Gates holds a mic like a pussy

[ToucanSpam]

Bill Gates holds a mic like a pussy
hey now, respect. If it wsnt for him, youd be not on a computer

[RobMoney]

Im really jealous. Pm me and tell me about the bands you saw and stuff!!!


I'll post it here so anyone who's interested can read it,...

Arrived when Black Eyed Pease were on.......meh, they were kinda cool, but not really that inspired by them.

then Don Cheadle introduced Bon Jovi......Livin on a prayer and It's my life were pretty good, they definetly had the crowd into it.

Destiny's Child - we were pushing our way through a crowd trying to get closer to the stage, didn't get to see much of them, but I remember them doing Survivor and Say my name.

then Kanye West, Kanye tore that stage up! Jesus Walks, All falls down, and another song that escapes me right now......very good set.

Jimmy Smits introduced Will Smith.....Will came out being carried on a fucking throne to the Rocky theme. The crowd loved it. Jiggy with it, Switch, and got the crowd to sing all the lyrics to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air song, then he did my favorite, Summertime.

then it was Toby Keith, all I remember was he was wearing a trucker hat and singing country songs....didn't pay attention

Dave Matthews Band......they sounded good live but again I wasn't really paying attention to them

Linkin Park, this was the band I was waiting for and they did not dissappoint. I lost track of all the songs they played because they first did a solo set, and then they did the entire "collision course" album with Jay Z........ S I C K!!

Def Leppard, I felt like I was back in 1988 all over again,....and it was fuckin awesome! Everyone was singing along to "Pour some sugar on me".....and when I say everyone, I mean everyone, black, white, young, and old....it was really something to see.

then some band called "Jars of Clay".....they're from Rochester NY of all places :eek: Aimee's orthodontist is the father of the drummer.....they kinda sucked

then Sarah McLachan....meh
Maroon 5......meh

the only person who either one of us wanted to see who had yet to perform was Stevie Wonder so we decided to leave and skip Stevie.

[ToucanSpam]

Thanks Rob, I really enjoyed your input and stuff....you better have signed that list!!!!

[Tzar]

No, outside Sheffield.

You're thinking of Cliff (R.I.P.) from Metallica.

Cliff died in a bus (not car) accident in Sweden, yes.
to my Metalli-knowledge, he didn't loose any arms though? he got crushed.
R.I.P. :(

[TurdBerglar]

are there any decent bands?

[TAL]

Cliff died in a bus (not car) accident in Sweden, yes.
to my Metalli-knowledge, he didn't loose any arms though? he got crushed.
R.I.P. :(
Yes, I know all this but didn't feel like including all the details.

It was Lars who was supposed to be in that bunk.

[Jennie]

EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO TO www.live8live.com NOW AND SIGN UP!!!! (If you haven't done so yet, but nobody has mentioned it, so GO!)

And, by the way, http://music.aol.com/live_8_concert/live_now is rebroadcasting some of the shows with a sideline that mentions, "Come back soon to watch the entire show, song by song, on demand"

[Echewta]

I donated some awareness.

[marsdaddy]

Arrived when Black Eyed Pease were on.......meh, they were kinda cool, but not really that inspired by them.So you missed the whole "Snap your fingers every 3 seconds" thing?

[YoungRemy]

pink floyd was amazing.

period.

[zippo]

Muse was amazing.

Period.