I couldn't resist posting this.
Whether you love U2 or not, this rendition is simply gorgeous. And frankly, there is no musical sound more beautiful to me than The Edge playing his 12-string Rickenbacker, piped through a Korg SDD3000 digital delay (or a TC 2290) and out through a vintage 1960's Vox amp.
This track was recorded for the launch of (Red)Wire, the newest addition to the Product (RED). (Red)Wire is a digital music magazine promoting new music. Fees from memberships (see home page for free trail membership) are appropriated towards purchasing life saving medications and helping fight against disease in the world's poorest countries.
As a long-time member of the One Organization, and a long-time musician, this is something particularly near and dear to my heart.
I know many people prefer not mixing music with politics, but even from my early days listening to Phil Ochs as a kid in the 60's, the Clash in the 70's and U2 since 1981, this is how I tend to mix my musical drinks.
And honestly, I think these four Irish guys truly do the work of angels.
I thought it wise to take a minute and bring something sweet to the otherwise hard boiled tone of real estate that often takes place here.
- Davison
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Wow…that sent chills down my spine! Ironically, I got the "Under a Blood Red Sky: Live at Red Rocks" DVD from my kids for Christmas. Even though I already had the CD, I couldn't resist watching the DVD all the way through….twice. It's simply amazing to see how much of an impact those lads had even 25 years ago when that concert was recorded.
I agree with you — they are something special, and their presence will not be matched by another band for many years to come, if ever.
Thanks for sharing that…
I really enjoyed that. My musical drinks are of the same flavor as yours. As a fellow member of ONE, I hope this service can become a viable way to raise funds. Thank you!
Marc,
Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing this. After just a few seconds of playing the video my sister-in-law asks "Is that U2". Somehow recognizing the 12-string Rickenbacker. Your knowledge of music always surprises me.
@Jon – Yeah well, that one is easy, as a young man, I had recording contract (1980) and continue to record and perform when opportunities arise. I happen to and have for the past 30 years own much of the same gear (amps, effects and guitars) Edge has so I can easily recognize the sights and sounds of his gear though he somehow makes it all sound so much more beautiful than I can.
And for those interested here is a link to the making of the video which cool unto itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz3pTbN8lLo
U2 on Youtube…
No Line on the Horizon is the 12th studio record by Irish rock band U2, released on 27 February 2009. The album is U2′s first since 2004, the longest time between studio albums in the band’s career. The material was originally brought to be released …
Marc,
Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing this. After just a few seconds of playing the video my sister-in-law asks "Is that U2". Somehow recognizing the 12-string Rickenbacker. Your knowledge of music always surprises me.