“After The Sphere” in terms of when I write this note—the day after experiencing U2, Achtung, etc., in Las Vegas. Also, though: in terms of the question their residency seems to pose: what might the next integrated experiential mega-thing look like, after this? Setting that prognostication aside and focusing instead on why the show begs the “what could be next?” question: it feels self-consciously like the end of the line, a kind of capstone experience or final project. Post-stardom, post-concert, post-album, post-nostalgia, post-internet, post-point-of-no-environmental/political-return. Iceberg having breached the hull, you might scramble for the exits. Alternately, you could make something nice in what little time you have left.
Andrea, thank you for this. Vegas and U2 are sucking me into their spheres in two weeks time, despite all sensible time and money constraints. I will be reflecting on your words before, during and after the gig. Cheers.
Andrea, thank you for this. Vegas and U2 are sucking me into their spheres in two weeks time, despite all sensible time and money constraints. I will be reflecting on your words before, during and after the gig. Cheers.
I saw it this weekend, too. I’ll admit, I didn’t think that hard about it but appreciate that you did.