2013.11.08 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center [Archive]

TheDavidMurphy

11-09-2013, 02:26 AM

Well that was fun. I confess, one of the tamest nin shows I've been to. I got a friendly nudge during MOTP / Wish, but that's about it. Still, I don't mind trent's new funk/sex rock + backup singer combo. That, and the lights are pretty batshit -- but at this point, I'm just preaching to the choir.

At the risk of having nothing interesting to say, I confess, I do love the new nin ticketing process. Get in line, get your wristband, get some food, get inside, get in line again all southwest-style, friendly walk to the rail, hang out. A+

Also, clearly I missed the earlier setlists when trent added freakin' Lights in the Sky to the playlist. Hooray!

heybrahsupbrah

11-09-2013, 02:30 AM

Damn. I'm floored. I don't think any concert will top that for a while. Pino is a fucking rockstar on that bass.

Toadflax

11-09-2013, 02:34 AM

Good. Shit.

matt925

11-09-2013, 02:37 AM

I would also say out of 11 shows I've seen, even with crappy seats, this was at least top 3. Was I mistaken that they played way more songs than usual, maybe because of the taping? No into the void, no reptile, no echoplex, no tdtwwa, but it felt like a crazy long show. The visuals were definitely better than LITS, I saw two of those shows plus watched toiou countless times; this light show was better. Band was great, backup singers were amazing.

If the show wasn't ultimately sold out it was extremely close. During the last few songs they blasted the arena with light and people were filled to the top in the upper deck all the way around the arena. And the energy was great. Last few songs, every one was up dancing and cheering, even in the upper deck. Really great show.

virushopper

11-09-2013, 02:42 AM

For those who are wondering who Trent was referencing to right before "Twilight", http://www.ocweekly.com/2013-10-17/music/andrew-youssef-last-shot-stage-iv-colon-cancer/

suprefan

11-09-2013, 02:46 AM

Good show, although a lot of people around me and in general decided to use any new song as a time to get beer and food. And everyone thought that Explosions In The Sky was just backround music to talk about your dumb work week. Lots of vids, should almost all be uploaded by morning. Solid sound too.

MOTP
All Time Low
Came Back Haunted
In Two
The Big Come Down
Somewhat Damaged
Satellite
Even Deeper
In This Twilight

For those who are wondering who Trent was referencing to right before "Twilight", http://www.ocweekly.com/2013-10-17/music/andrew-youssef-last-shot-stage-iv-colon-cancer/

I know Andrew. I photograph shows on the side and have been fortunate to have done quite a few gigs and festivals with him there the last couple of years. Nobody more deserving right now to get a song dedication than him. Hoping I can see him again before things get worse.

snakekontrol

11-09-2013, 02:47 AM

It was a great show!! My first in the US!!! :D setlist was as follows:

1-"Copy Of A"
2-"1,000,000"
3-"Terrible Lie"
4-"March Of The Pigs"
5-"Piggy"
6-"All Time Low"
7-"Disappointed"
8-"Came Back Haunted"
9-"Find My Way"
10-"Various Methods Of Escape"
11-"The Frail"
12-"The Wretched"
13-"Sanctified"
14-"In Two"
15-"The Big Come Down"
16-"Survivalism"
17-"Running"
18-"A Warm Place"
19-"Somewhat Damaged"
20-"Wish"
21-"The Hand That Feeds"
22-"Head Like A Hole"
23"Satellite"
24-"Even Deeper"
25-"In This Twilight"
26-"While I'm Still Here"
27-"Black Noise"
28-"Hurt"

Correct me if I'm wrong

cynicmuse

11-09-2013, 02:48 AM

I really enjoyed the show and the general funk vibe. The lights were really cool during Disappointed; they used the three screens for a 3D effect similar to one used in the HTDA shows. I also enjoyed the nature visuals during Even Deeper. It was nice to hear the new version of Sanctified. The back up singers really added something special to the show.

I was disappointed to not get ATLITW, but there's always Las Vegas. I also ran into some people whom I hadn't seen since the ARG, which was really nice.

FULLMETAL

11-09-2013, 02:53 AM

Yeah, I don't mind not getting ATLITW so Andrew could enjoy one of his favorites. Great fucking show, wonderful queue and fun barricade buddies.

3po1nt0

11-09-2013, 03:10 AM

can't even process what i witnessed from perhaps the most incredible vantage in entire arena, basically first row of seats directly behind soundboard (section 106 row 4). so incredibly happy i invested in lower level for this show. after lights in the sky 2008 at forum, where i got amazing seats from the band but was too close/off to side to enjoy the layered screen effects this time i got the full production experience. and it was a mind melter. i'm just going to leave it at that. words aren't going to do you or me justice. i need some time to let this sink in. suffice it to say: see this tour

powerpipe

11-09-2013, 03:31 AM

That setlist was fucking SPECTACULAR! As a huge fragile fan, I really appreciated hearing Even Deeper AND THE BIG COMEDOWN!!! That song was such an amazing surprise. Fuck, that was a great show. That mosh pit got pretty intense. I was totally out of energy by the time THTF and Head like A Hole happened, sadly.

Alvetica

11-09-2013, 03:33 AM

Show was awesome. Setlist was awesome. Ticket process was awesome. Getting rail (I usually get seats) was awesome.

Not awesome was watching a girl pass out behind me and the security guard blocking my view most of the show.

Jinsai

11-09-2013, 03:34 AM

I have to say I'm shocked at how good it sounded. I've never seen a show at The Staples center that sounded even remotely decent, but this sounded amazing.

When I first heard about the backup singers, I didn't imagine that working, but it was great. Has he done Sunspots with them hitting the fallsetto notes at all on this tour, because I imagine that could work really great.

Everything about it... and the bassist killed it. Especially on Sanctified. The surprising highlights for me were 1,000,000 and A Warm Place. Actually, 1,000,000 was my "heavy highlight" from the whole show. Fucking amazing. I've also gained a new appreciation for the new material. I was split on a lot of the new stuff, but after hearing the live renditions I get some of the stuff that didn't work for me.

I would say that one of my favorite songs on the album, Various Methods, didn't translate as well live. I also felt like Running didn't blow me away, but these are small complaints. This was one of the best arena-rock shows I've ever seen... fuck, it might be the best arena show I've seen.

suprefan

11-09-2013, 03:48 AM

March Of The Pigs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hts0dWgnns0

powerpipe

11-09-2013, 03:52 AM

Just realized they didn't play Closer. Kudos, Reznor. I hardly even noticed.

howdidislipinto

11-09-2013, 04:06 AM

When Lisa and Charlotte sang... nay, screamed... nay, WAILED during the chorus of The Wretched, my entire body broke out in goosebumps. Holy fucking shit. Highlight of the show for me. I was NOT expecting a song I've listened to for nearly 15 years to hit me so primally.

RPM1123

11-09-2013, 04:32 AM

Pretty awesome show. I had nose bleed seats which I could tell messed with some of the visuals, but I'll be sure to buy tickets earlier on next time. I was sad no The Day The World Went Away, but In This Twilight made up for it. Trent joked about how no one ever heard that song since it was one of the last tracks on Year Zero and no one made it that far. The little video that plays in the background with the city and explosions is so awesome with the music, I remember it vividly from the LITS tour show in Massachusetts, they closed with with that song.

Shoutout to the girl in my section (316) that was standing up and jamming out the whole time, you're awesome. No one in that whole section stood up during the show except for like 5 people, I wanted to but I'm way tall and didn't want to block people's views :( I know everyone enjoys concerts differently but that bummed me out a lot.

Simtaur

11-09-2013, 04:56 AM

Thank you Trent. Have to say it because the show was amazing, and as a fan, I felt that I was treated really well for the money I spent on the nin.com pre-sale. The pre-sale entrance was really well organized, I got early entrance, and I didn't have to worry about losing my place in line to get drinks thanks to the numbered wrist band system. Plus I had some cool people to talk to that I met that night (shout out to Tom and Gene if you remember that long blonde-haired guy... and are also miraculously reading this on this site)

I created an account just now, just so I could post on here about this show.. hah! But it was amazing! I hadn't looked up any set lists or any videos of the previous shows, and I'm glad that I didn't because it was great to see everything fresh. As always, NIN is simply one of the best bands that I've ever seen live. The only show that I can think of that might have NIN topped is when I saw Roger Waters perform The Wall Live, that's about it. And as far as NIN shows go, this was my 6th one and it was right up there with the LITS show at the forum and the summer 2006 show in Irvine when I saw them play La Mer/Into the Void for the first time. It's hard say any one of those shows was better than the other, but I gotta say, the new album really works well live with the band and stage-setup they've got going on. And my god, the backing singers were awesome, especially with them going crazy at the end of While I'm Still here/Black Noise. Hearing them wailing over the wall of beautiful NIN noise in that song was pure bliss. What a great show.

I have some crappy videos I decided to record on a whim on a phone. I may post them later. And in case you were wondering, the vids were taken during HLAH, in this twilight, while i'm still here, even deeper, and hurt

VenturaLocal

11-09-2013, 05:46 AM

Am I the only one that noticed a saxophone solo?

VenturaLocal

11-09-2013, 06:18 AM

Also, yes, I noticed you were crying. You were not alone.

suprefan

11-09-2013, 06:23 AM

All Time Low

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFCvieodoCY

suprefan

11-09-2013, 08:34 AM

Came Back Haunted

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQZMIg73iCw

In Two

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDcVb-_dDOI

snakekontrol

11-09-2013, 09:36 AM

Satellite

http://youtu.be/ft5PdnALNK8

DVYDRNS

11-09-2013, 09:36 AM

Managed to scalp some tickets for 65 bucks. Immediate stage left. Got to watch the inner workings. Super cool. My friend was bummed they didn't play more hits. But I was pretty happy with the show overall.

Jinsai

11-09-2013, 09:54 AM

My friend was bummed they didn't play more hits.

They played enough hits if you ask me. The balance was pretty close to perfect.

But also... in response to VenturaLocal, I don't think that qualifies as a "saxophone solo."

Alvetica

11-09-2013, 10:26 AM

Am I the only one that noticed a saxophone solo?

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/10755514765_ae84656aa8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drtran/10755514765/)
2013-11-08-2528 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drtran/10755514765/) by Al Pavangkanan (http://www.flickr.com/people/drtran/), on Flickr

LenaMHJBKZ2

11-09-2013, 10:32 AM

One of the best tours out today. I'm very, very happy that they filmed the show. I can't wait to see the results. The visuals were amazing. I thought I was going to lose it during A Warm Place and The Big Comedown.

I did see Tony Hawk and his wife right before the show started. Negative highlights from the show: Some dumb broad yelling in my ear, right behind me each song after A Warm Place, "OMG I f**king love this song. OMG It's my song," It was super annoying. Then at the end, "OMG Why didn't they play "F**k you like an animal."

suprefan

11-09-2013, 11:19 AM

The Big Comedown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJG5xrve8JQ

Somewhat Damaged

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jregjNv2LFI

Satellie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Iiw9KD1Nk

virushopper

11-09-2013, 11:55 AM

Negative highlights from the show: Some dumb broad yelling in my ear, right behind me each song after A Warm Place, "OMG I f**king love this song. OMG It's my song," It was super annoying. Then at the end, "OMG Why didn't they play "F**k you like an animal."
I had one in front of me complaining about the lack of "Closer" in the set.

thatguymark

11-09-2013, 12:02 PM

Well, that was fun. I was surprised (and pleased) that the crowd wasn't a little pushier. The sounds and lights were perfect. This was my second of two shows this tour, the first being Atlanta. While the sets were nearly identical and there were several songs being played this tour that I'd like to have heard that I didn't, that hardly seemed to matter. I was very happy to hear "In This Twilight" and "In Two" sounds amaaaaazing live with the backup singers. It was just a great time, and I look forward to the eventual bluray release.

Alvetica

11-09-2013, 12:10 PM

My photos are up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drtran/sets/72157637470777046/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drtran/sets/72157637470777046/with/10755620134/)

I would have shot some video, but between the security guy right in front of me and the camera on the track, it would have been futile.

suprefan

11-09-2013, 12:36 PM

Even Deeper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlABAPWGE1E

powerpipe

11-09-2013, 12:48 PM

KrakenWakes

11-09-2013, 12:54 PM

is there any confirmation of a DVD / blu ray release of this show? I did notice studio cameras behind the crowd, and I saw Rob briefly film Trent's face during a song.

Rob wasn't necessarily filming as far as I could tell, but rather running the real time effects that were projected on the rear screen.

Alvetica

11-09-2013, 01:11 PM

is there any confirmation of a DVD / blu ray release of this show? I did notice studio cameras behind the crowd, and I saw Rob briefly film Trent's face during a song.

There was a camera on a track going back and forth up front. I saw a few camera men off to the sides and the crane was easy for everyone to see.

Rob was onstage filming during Satellite.

suprefan

11-09-2013, 01:30 PM

In This Twilight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OVxqtvcs4U

is there any confirmation of a DVD / blu ray release of this show? I did notice studio cameras behind the crowd, and I saw Rob briefly film Trent's face during a song.

From the look of it at the moment, it was probably filmed for an AXS TV concert special, that will probably air sooner rather than later. Lots of discussion in the spoiler thread about it. But if it was going to be a commercial release, they wouldve had a lot more camera angles.

DVYDRNS

11-09-2013, 01:34 PM

I am trying to put together a live video for Terrible Lie just to show a client how easy final cut x is. if anyone has HD footage and audio from that, lemme know! of course I'll share with everyone when its finished!

TheRealNs1

11-09-2013, 02:01 PM

"A Warm Place" -> "Something Damaged" was ridiculous.

These 2 people were right next to me grooving like they were rolling ballz during "Running", and then fucking kept on talking during "A Warm Place". If that was you in row 3 section 111, you suck.

I thought I was sick of Wish after hearing it so many times....NOPE.

Definitely prefer Eustis version of Sancified vs Pino's version. But I aint really complaining.

Thought it was awesome that this was the "Tension" tour, with mostly tracks from Downward Spiral/Fragile/Hesitation Marks.

Torgo

11-09-2013, 02:57 PM

is there any confirmation of a DVD / blu ray release of this show? I did notice studio cameras behind the crowd, and I saw Rob briefly film Trent's face during a song.

There hasn't been any confirmation about anything for anything yet.

brklgrl8888

11-09-2013, 04:42 PM

DVYDRNS

11-09-2013, 04:51 PM

There hasn't been any confirmation about anything for anything yet.

Yet is the new soon...

TheRealNs1

11-09-2013, 06:17 PM

Omg how did no one else see that rob wasnt recording onstage? He was using the camera to create real time visual effects with close up images of the band members.

meanwhile, I read on the AXS TV Facebook page that those cameras were in fact not theirs. So who knows

pretty sure we all saw it.

//edit

hm, it's interesting given the lyrics of the song when you sit and think about it.

Alfonso Guzman

11-09-2013, 08:28 PM

amazing show,i cant believe how awesome the back up singers were. They really added a cool element to the songs, The Wretched was their best live. Their wailing during the chorus gave me chills, Ive been trying to find a video on you tube just so i can hear it again but cant seem to find one. I can say i was right in the lions den, dead center on the floor in the pit. There was a guy that was as huge as bane just tossing ppl, an Asian bane, but it didnt get THAT wild in there, girls were keeping up with the dudes. found myself right by the guy waving that flickering light saber thing. I'd say this show topped LITS. Going to both Vegas shows, I wonder what special things they have planned for those shows since their production doesn't fit.

Ruined

11-09-2013, 08:44 PM

Had a wonderful time, hanging with friends and enjoying the show. I think I saw some members of this group, but, feeling the introvert, just wasn't up on approaching strangers. Ah well, maybe someday I'll actually say "hi" to one of you. Here's one of my better photos, from the floor: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/mvalencia_/NIN1_zps33796138.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/mvalencia_/media/NIN1_zps33796138.jpg.html)

JessicaSarahS

11-10-2013, 02:09 AM

I avoided as many spoilers as I could and it was worth the wait! What a fantastic show, probably my favorite NIN show yet. I loved the diverse setlist with a great range of material. The performances, visuals, everything was perfect. I can't wait for Vegas. I know it'll be a smaller production, but as long as they sound as good as they did last night, it won't matter at all!

Here are some photos from last night's show. I was near the sound booth and couldn't see much of the band, but my camera could see just fine. :p

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/10772808675_ec5f09dbca_z.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/10772808675/)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/10772884754_21838214c5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/10772884754/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/10772976174_d2be7e2995_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/10772976174/)

Rest of the pictures are here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicasarahs/sets/72157637504056716/)

KrakenWakes

11-10-2013, 10:10 AM

There was a guy that was as huge as bane just tossing ppl, an Asian bane, but it didnt get THAT wild in there

Haha! I talked to Asian Bane after the show! He was a little sad that the pit was so tame. I told him it's because we're all old now. Nice guy.

Charmingly Miserable

11-10-2013, 12:39 PM

Ok. So I'm a little late to this party but all I can say is that I had a lot of fun. As usual, the show was spectacular. I haven't seen all the songs played on the tour on youtube prior to this show; I wanted to be surprised. So, seeing the visuals for Running and Satellite were spectacular. I couldn't have asked for a better set list but I wish I could've seen Into the Void live. Technically, I thought that Robin's guitar was a little loud in one song (I can't remember which song it was) and Ilan's piano was a bit loud on Find My Way, but I'm not complaining. Lisa's wails on Even Deeper gave me chills. She and Charlotte are the best additions to the lineup. Overall, I thought that the crowd's vibe was absolutely insane during the last third of the show. I'm a little bummed that I didn't meet any of you guys here. I really wanted to do that but maybe next time. Can't wait to see what will become of the taping...

TheRealNs1

11-10-2013, 01:03 PM

got a kick out of this...LA times this morning:

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/neurosynapsis/null_zps0fa656d0.png

Binky007

11-11-2013, 09:06 AM

So, I'm pretty thrilled to be able to post for the first time in a tour thread. I was at the Jimmy Kimmel taping and got on rail right in front of Robin. It was a great warm up for the Staples show.

I have so many thoughts but I'll edit it down to this. I had watched every video and looked at every set list. Contrary to a lot of folks I wanted to have an expectation of what I was going to hear so I wouldn't be anticipating something that wouldn't be played

I was up in the seats in section 108. People around me were awesome. Everyone stood, everyone danced and everyone sang. No one talked during "A Warm Place" or shouted out during "Hurt." As mentioned before it was one of the more HM heavy sets played so far. It was like watching a well oiled machine everything precise and timed to the second. I was very happy to hear some older songs and hope they play a few more in Vegas on Saturday (which will be my next show.)

Can't wait.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Into the Void, TDTWWA and Reptile.

Discobunny

11-11-2013, 11:59 AM

Totally needed a few days to process the amazingness that was this show. I was the first person in the presale line---and my insanity was well worth the effort. To be on the rail front and center is such an incredible, immersive expierience Ive done it before, but not like this. First of all I have to say the new wrist band numbering line up process is so much better! Yay!!! Mad props to Kirsten for managing that process so well.

Shout out to all my line buddies.... It was so nice to meet folks from here i have chatted with over the years...im looking at you Fullmetal and Scarlet Siren. :) and hear about everybody's amazing show adventures.

The show was incredible. I don't think I could have asked for anything more regarding the setlist. I heard all the new songs I really wanted to hear, and really appreciate the Fragile Masterpieces reworked. Lisa and Sharlotte are incredible additions to the line-up.

This was only the second show that brought me to tears. The first being The Wiltern show. In this Twilight is one of the most beautiful songs...and I really appreciated the moment.

I dont know what else I can add other than I really loved explosions in the sky and I am really hoping we get a big beautiful DVD packed with all kinds of awesome. Every time the dolly rolled by and i said...its for the greater good your view is being temporarily blocked. :)

My only critique is of the local Staples security. They routinely over reacted to the pit and would block the view. They kept asking if we were ok on the rail. Yeah dude, I'm more than fine. Quit blocking my view. If i asked them to move over they got all huffy. Heh. The NIN security team told them to back off a few times.

Looking forward to seeing y'all in Vegas!!!

Matt

11-11-2013, 04:01 PM

What a great show. Backup singers add so, so much. The Wretched was amazing! Also loved hearing "Running" and "While I'm Still Here". Such a great lightshow. Hope they release whatever it was they were filming for. I had a decent eye on the cameraman's viewfinder and he had some insane closeups (as close as fingers plucking guitar strings full frame). Cameras must have been super high quality!

It was also cool seeing Danny Lohner and Billy Howerdel in the audience. They were both obviously excited (Danny moreso) during certain tracks/setpieces. Saw Tony Hawk there too.

Hope NIN comes to San Francisco next time so I can stay in my city, but it was definitely worth the flight.

katsuragi

11-11-2013, 04:02 PM

Thought this one came out well...

http://i42.tinypic.com/1690tv6.jpg

littlemonkey613

11-11-2013, 07:10 PM

Review I wrote for the show.

http://www.neontommy.com/news/2013/11/nine-inch-nails-staples-center-review
@suprefan (http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=2354), looks like my editor found some of your videos.

Also I couldn't get pics because the staff wanted me to return my camera to the car after shooting, which is after 3 songs. I don't walk out of NIN shows. I was pretty bummed. When I shot there for Muse they let me check in the camera after. Wuteva

Also I did a little shoutout to the people on another thread saying Pino looked like Mr. Mackey LOL that shit cracked me up

Alvetica

11-11-2013, 10:32 PM

My only critique is of the local Staples security. They routinely over reacted to the pit and would block the view. They kept asking if we were ok on the rail. Yeah dude, I'm more than fine. Quit blocking my view. If i asked them to move over they got all huffy. Heh. The NIN security team told them to back off a few times.

The head of NIN security was awesome. I saw him singing along the whole night long. Didn't like being sprayed with water, but I'm sure the people behind me needed it.

Charmingly Miserable

11-11-2013, 11:25 PM

The only song I really wished that they played was Into the Void. That would have been cream....

fragility3.1

11-11-2013, 11:44 PM

The head of NIN security was awesome. I saw him singing along the whole night long. Didn't like being sprayed with water, but I'm sure the people behind me needed it.

Yeah, he was super cool and I saw him gave the lady in front of me his copy of the setlist at the end of the show. Oh, and I, for one, appreciated the water spray.

Scarlet Siren

11-13-2013, 09:29 PM

The head of NIN security was awesome. I saw him singing along the whole night long. Didn't like being sprayed with water, but I'm sure the people behind me needed it.

Yeah he is, great chat! He stood in front of me often...

The water bottle! Oh, he KNEW not to do that to me, my hair yo! #blackgirlproblems he laughed at me! LOL!