Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

What is U2UK

U2UK are Europe's premier tribute show to the mighty Irish rock legends U2.The U2 Show, performed by U2UK, is now in it's seventh year of touring. This two-and-a-half-hour extravaganza not only features several costume changes to reenact some of the most significant periods in U2's history, but also supported by their own massive 20000 watt Logic Line Array sound system, multimedia video projection and a tailored lighting show, there is no question, U2UK delivers an immense live performance that will rock you into the excitment of any U2 stadium concert.

This show is not to be missed by any fan of live rock music.It will take you from the early years of U2, right up to the recent Vertigo tour.A kicking live band, U2UK remind any fan of why the Irish legends U2 are still consideredthe world's greatest rock band. You'll be dancing in your seat, singing your heart out andhoping the show will never end. It's a must for anyone who loves music, theatre, and life.Performing the most exciting rock show on the live circuit to date, U2UK are widely knownacross Britain and Europe alike. As well as making their name on Britain's theatre circuit,they have performed to 8000 people alongside the Bootleg Beatles and Bjorn Again at The Ahoy Stadium in Rotterdam two years running.

Monday, 15 September 2008

U2 Album - How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is the eleventh studio album by Irish rock band U2, launched in November 2004. Much like their previous album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb was commercially victorious and critically highly praised and maintains a more conventional rock sound after the band experimented with alternative rock and dance music in the 1990s. The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite, with others involved in the production including Flood, Jacknife Lee, Nellee Hooper, Chris Thomas, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, and Carl Glanville.

All songs written and composed by U2, with lyrics by Bono, except where noted.

#TitleLength
1."Vertigo" (Bono, Edge)3:11
2."Miracle Drug" 3:54
3."Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" 5:08
4."Love and Peace or Else" (Bono, Edge)4:48
5."City of Blinding Lights" 5:47
6."All Because of You" 3:34
7."A Man and a Woman" 4:30
8."Crumbs from Your Table" 5:03
9."One Step Closer" 3:48
10."Original of the Species" 4:41
11."Yahweh" (Bono, Edge)4:22
12."Fast Cars" (bonus track)3:44
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U2 Brief History

It all started back in 1976 when Larry Mullen Jr. posted a message on a highschool bulletin board asking for fellow musicians to form a band. Paul Hewson,David Evans, Adam Clayton and Dick Evans responded to the ad and it was atthis stage along with Larry Mullen Jr. that the band 'Feedback' was formed. Thename came about because of the poor quality of Adam's amplifier, they playedcovers of Beatles and The Stones. In 1977 the band changed their name to "TheHype", something they were hoping to create, it was the name of David Bowies'backing band. They were influenced by bands like The Clash, The Sex Pistolsand Bowie. Shortly afterward, Dick Evans left the band to form the 'VirginPrunes'. Following his departure the group changed their name once again, to thename that has become world famous, U2. U2's first big break arrived in 1978, when they won a talent contest sponsoredby Guinness; the band were in their final year of high school at the time. In theautumn of 1979, U2 released their debut EP U2:3. The tracks included: Out ofControl, Stories for Boys, and Boy/Girl. The EP was available only in Irelandand it topped the national charts a sure sign of things to come. It was from here on in that history was made with U2 gaining the loyalfollowing of many a fan from all over the world. The lyrics which U2 choose tosing, deliver meaningful and powerful messages about life, reality, war, poverty,religion and love. It is the musical genius of each and every member of the bandthat makes them the huge success that they are today.