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ltrandazzo
10-14-2013, 08:08 PM
Post only if you were there.

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screwdriver
10-14-2013, 10:43 PM
That was beautiful. I felt like the band took a few songs to sort of click in, but right about after Disappointed everything just started to come together. GodDAMN -- Pino and the backing singers have just totally transformed the band.

I don't remember the exact quote, but after introducing the band, Trent had a quote about how all of this feels like a dream -- getting to play with the band, to the crowd -- and then said "before it gets too positive, let's play a song from what's probably the darkest album" (again, paraphrased) ... before launching into Even Deeper.

Also - TDTWWA. was epic. not afraid to admit I cried.

Oh, and we got "In Two."

TheyCallMeDrug
10-14-2013, 11:03 PM
great show, compared to CT they were completely into it. much more personal and everything trent said sounded completely heartfelt.

i was happy to see most of the seats filled. great great great show.

screwdriver
10-14-2013, 11:13 PM
great show, compared to CT they were completely into it. much more personal and everything trent said sounded completely heartfelt.

i was happy to see most of the seats filled. great great great show.

I wasn't at CT, but I noticed how "into it" the band seemed and it was pretty mind-blowing.

also, I never really say it online because pointless negativity, but I'll admit that I groaned when I saw Wish on the setlist, just because it's simple and the guitars never sound as cool as they do on the album and yadda yadda. But, you know, when you're AT the concert? It's sort of the best thing ever. It just kills in a way that no bootleg ever captures.

also, the fact that we were so spoiled by Fragile songs (Somewhat Damaged, TDTWWA, TF/TW, Even Deeper) somehow makes me sadder that we didn't get ITV. alas.

TheyCallMeDrug
10-14-2013, 11:36 PM
really crossing my fingers for Into the Void tomorrow in NJ. i can only imagine that sounds amazing with the new line up

side note: really happy with the lack of clapping during hurt so far (this show included)

Halo Infinity
10-15-2013, 12:32 AM
Mission accomplished. I'm so also very happy to say and know that I have lived to see Even Deeper live. I also loved what was done with The Day The World Went Away too. :D

I also thought I heard a few people actually saying, "This song sucks!", when A Warm Place start playing though. I really hope I'm wrong though. :confused:

Leo_OAK
10-15-2013, 12:39 AM
This was worth coming all the way from Brazil. I am in complete awe. This was beautiful.

Deadpool
10-15-2013, 01:13 AM
I don't remember the exact quote, but after introducing the band, Trent had a quote about how all of this feels like a dream -- getting to play with the band, to the crowd -- and then said "before it gets too positive, let's play a song from what's probably the darkest album" (again, paraphrased) ... before launching into Even Deeper.

Yeah, that was great! Trent said something like "This feels like a weird dream: getting to play with these guys. I'm still surprised people show up. It means the world that you're here." When he introduced the band it was kinda cute how he told the back-up singers to "step out of the shadows. You, too." Also cool how Robin probably had the loudest cheer from the audience - reminded me that he's the veteran of the band now, behind Trent of course. Also, I think he referred to The Fragile his "saddest record" (if memory serves) right before Even Deeper. :)

Anyway, what a show. My brother and I were pretty much dead center. We had great seats. I'm glad I stopped looking at setlists a couple weeks ago, because I was typically surprised throughout the set - the peak of that being "In Two." Whoa. I got a little choked up during the bridge. Also, the back-up singers were perfect for the first chorus (?) - the first time you hear "It's getting harder to tell the two of you apart." The transition from that into "Survivalism" was kinda brilliant. Those 2 sat really well together if you ask me.



Random thoughts

-I loved Trent's silhouette at the end of "Find My Way." Reminded of something Maynard James Keenan would do (in a good way). Trent had this great weight-shifting move during "Somewhat Damaged", too. Not sure if that's been a regular thing for this tour but I loved seeing it.

-"Black Noise" killed. Between Ilan's drum solo and the back-up singers, it was great. The back-up singers in general were awesome - my personal highlight probably being their vocals on "All Time Low."

-"1,000,000" kicked fucking ass. Made me think how crazy you must be to not like The Slip. Leave it to Nine Inch Nails to make your jaw drop with little more than white light, smoke, and an incredible live band. The lack of fancy visuals really worked in its favor.

-The visuals were of course gorgeous. "Find My Way" was probably my favorite in that department - the gradual build was really powerful. I also loved the geometry during "Disappointed" and the glitchy, HTDA-esque look for "Running" (?)


So, yeah, Tension 2013 absolutely matches Lights in the Sky if not exceeds it. Can't wait for tomorrow when I'll be in GA. Even if it's the same exact set, it'll be totally different way to experience the show.

GoodSoldier333
10-15-2013, 01:18 AM
SO, who was that amazing looking chick with blonde dreads, metal tits, and a teddy bear on her back with a gas mask on its face?

playwithfire
10-15-2013, 04:22 AM
Miley Cyrus?

Anyway, omgggggggg.

The visuals were really fucking cool. It's great to see them trying so much innovative shit and pulling it off. Loved the live capture during In Two and anything playing with multiple screens.

Also, I LOVE the addition of the backup singers. They make the songs even better.

One of the highlights for me was A Warm Place. I think that's what that was? Anyway, it was lovely. And the more quiet moment during In Two was also awesome.

r_k_f
10-15-2013, 07:34 AM
Great show... everyone on the floor seemed into everything.. I didn't see too many people that weren't singing along. I was dead center in GA about a 2/3 of the way up between the sound board and stage, and then the pit opened up during "March of the Pigs" directly in front of me.. I grabbed my wife and dragged her to the front side of it to get closer to the stage.. I forgot how much energy "March of the Pigs" could still conjure up. All the new stuff sounded incredible live.. Anyone who doubted the backup singers can suck it, they were amazing. "While I'm Still Here" was the highlight for me, I love that song and as it transitioned into "Black Noise" I thought my head was going to explode.. I loved hearing "A Warm Place" in there, one of my favorite tracks. As someone mentioned above, Trent had this really cool weight shifting move that stood out during "Somewhat Damaged", it was like he was interacting with the lighting behind him.. Him and Maynard need to have a dance off for sure. I wish we coulda got that reworked version of "Sanctified" or "Into The Void", oh well, i'm still happy. And congrats to the ball of energy EDM guy who proposed to his girl right before NIN started and had me take pictures of it..

R-Dot-Yung
10-15-2013, 08:22 AM
I've been to a lot of NIN shows at this point, and besides the obvious fact that this show kicked ass, like every nin show, the whole Tension set list coupled with the back up singers, and the way the band plays the songs is really worth it live more so than any other show I've been to. Black Noise was infinitely better live, anytime the backup singers started doing their thing the song was instantly taken to another level. A warm place whether or not they were doing anything couldn't see behind all the smoke, was a different and updated arrangement and production. The songs sound really updated here, this sounded fresh and the set list was really on point more so than ever before minus those club shows.

Going to NJ tonight. Really hoping for Into The Void and some Hesitation Marks changes, and praying for some high quality recordings when this is all done, because this tour has to be some of the best shows yet.

otnavuskire
10-15-2013, 08:39 AM
My second and last show on this tour. Really enjoyed it. Still exhausted from last night. Had a great time in the pit all night.

r_k_f
10-15-2013, 08:53 AM
was it Terrible Lie that Trent tossed his guitar at the back of the stage?? also a 'lil reminiscent keyboard pounding... ahh.. good stuff.

DigitalWheeli
10-15-2013, 08:56 AM
How did the show open? I couldn't get there until "Copy of a Copy."
Was bummed I didn't hear "Everything" from Hesitation Marks...

m33k
10-15-2013, 09:24 AM
So happy I avoided all but one picture of the production. Exceeded my expectations and I'd say it was waaaay ahead of LITS.

Happy Closer seems to have been retired. *cough*

Hesitation Marks as a whole translates SO good live. Not sure how much the visual aspect comes into play with me thinking that but as a whole, it all worked as it was laid out. Not the biggest fan of "Find My Way" but it had it's place too. Highlights were "Disappointed", "In Two" (amazing!), and "While I'm Still Here" into "Black Noise". Surprised no one's mentioned the Satellite cam yet. THAT WAS SICK. Seemed like it took a minute to come together but once the camera guy (Rob?) started interacting with Trent it was an amazing effect. And then when he got to Ilan....woah.

Every single song complimented the next and the one before it. Even "Survivalism" which I typically can't stand. But "The Hand That Feeds" can go away as far as I'm concerned. Never been a fan of the song in any capacity and I honestly thought the visuals were VERY boring, especially when compared to all the others, and the definite low point of the show.

Lisa and Sharlotte added a level that I never thought I'd see at a NIN show. Feels so much more polished.. and in the best way possible. I thought their stand out moment was either during the bridge of "Even Deeper" when they added all those heavily delayed noises that seemed to bounce all around Barclays OR how they were the screams during the chorus of "The Wretched". There was only one part where I felt they were over-utilized but that could have just been because they were a little up in the mix at that point and I can't even remember which song so my point is moot.

Did anyone notice that they were down one light from the beginning? It looked like they took out the light that was originally over Pino after it failed during Copy of A. Can't imagine theres room to fix anything like that once the show begins.

That clapping in the middle of the floor right before NIN came on was after a proposal??? Figured it was something like that but that's awesome to hear. Congrats guy.

Last question... Is Allesandro up there alone during "A Warm Place"??? It was hard to see with all the fog, but it seemed to be him doing all the work. It was definitely way more layered and intense than when I saw them do The Downward Spiral in LA.

Other notable moments...

- Trent's hip swaying
- Robin's solo during "The Wretched"
- Everything Ilan does, especially the end of Piggy.
- Trent's hip swaying
- Speech and band intro during the encore

Oh... and if the tall guy that was standing next to me by the soundboard the whole show reads this... tell your bald film-making friend I said he's an inconsiderate prick. Thanks.

m33k
10-15-2013, 09:27 AM
And since no one's mentioned it yet... Godspeed You! Black Emperor were great. No one around me seemed to think so but when Trent mentioned they were one of his favorite bands, they seemed to change their mind.

m33k
10-15-2013, 09:28 AM
How did the show open? I couldn't get there until "Copy of a Copy."
Was bummed I didn't hear "Everything" from Hesitation Marks...

You didn't miss anything except the opening band.

screwdriver
10-15-2013, 09:30 AM
Oh yeah, let's talk about Ilan. Because with all due respect to people who feel differently, I think the complaints about him drumming "less" are just bonkers... the guy goes off at just the right times and when he goes off... DAMN. He's my favorite NIN drummer. (Oh, and him playing guitar on the intro of TDTWWA just made it THAT MUCH thicker.)

r_k_f
10-15-2013, 09:36 AM
Was that a hacked Kinect Rob was using during Satellite?

halo33
10-15-2013, 09:38 AM
Great to finally meet some of you. Looking forward to Round #7 tonite. "In Two" fucking killed it AGAIN.
Still confused as to how "Running" has been on EVERY setlist, yet "Various Methods" AND "I Would For You" have been getting shafted. Running is just plain weak in comparison.

Oh, and I agree about the camera thing. If you need to hold your camera high above your head to take video, you should've gotten a seat. That shit is just plain inconsiderate.

m33k
10-15-2013, 09:39 AM
Was that a hacked Kinect Rob was using during Satellite?

I think he mentioned on twitter that it was.

screwdriver
10-15-2013, 09:42 AM
Which one of you was the guy with the ETS t-shirt? I kept trying to say hello, but we never got close enough.

ThinkIcouldburn
10-15-2013, 09:51 AM
Great show. Just wish the intolerable drug filled she beast which was moaning, screaming, and trying to claw her way through the air and onto the stage for the first hour of the show stayed home. Everything from Hesitation Marks was brilliant, especially "In Two". Thought it was funny how "Black Noise" got so intense that the audio system started cutting out. The whole band looked very happy about the show. Despite some issues with the start of the show, resulting in a Trent Reznor guitar homicide, things smoothed over and everyone by the end of the show seemed to have had a good night. Thought it was funny hearing security talk about how much better this crowd was compared to the Justin Bieber crowd from a few weeks ago. Proud to be a part of it. Hopefully tonight will be just as fantastic with just a bit less screaming ecstasy filled chupacabras.
Shitty iPhone video of In Two:
In Two (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPwuJcR3XA8)

m33k
10-15-2013, 09:55 AM
Thought it was funny how "Black Noise" got so intense that the audio system started cutting out.

Ok good, I wasn't imagining things. It seemed to really start distorting around Wish.

nooneimportant77
10-15-2013, 10:19 AM
Pretty sure I remember him trashing a mic, as well as a guitar. He was practically on top of me at the end of piggy. Show was awesome, aside from one person in front of me, but I'm not gonna let that fuck up the night. See ya in Jersey tonight!

Doug Whitehorn
10-15-2013, 10:36 AM
Pretty sure I remember him trashing a mic, as well as a guitar. He was practically on top of me at the end of piggy. Show was awesome, aside from one person in front of me, but I'm not gonna let that fuck up the night. See ya in Jersey tonight!

I'm pretty sure at the end of Terrible Lie he smacked the mic stand down with his guitar and then chucked the guitar towards the back of the stage.

That show was awesome. Saw them in Boston which was great, couldn't make it to CT, but this more than made up for it. 3 rows from the rail. So much energy, you could tell the band was feeling it last night.

I definitely took more notice of the background singers during last night's show. The way they're used in Even Deeper is amazing, basically recreating the noises of the violins from the original recording. Also, as boring as Pino is on stage, the dude shreds the bass. He makes it look so effortless.

I loved the fact that the guys have no problem stepping outside their comfort level and playing instruments other than their main instruments. Ilan played guitar at the beginning of The Day The World Went Away, Josh was playing sax on While I'm Still Here and percussion during Find My Way. The evolution of the band has just been incredible.

I'm not sure the last time Trent went into the crowd during Piggy, but that was amazing.

My 10th time seeing NIN, first time grabbing a setlist, and I got a pick too, but gave it away. Good karma.

nooneimportant77
10-15-2013, 10:57 AM
Ha, we were probably right next to each other. My buddy went back near the soundboard, and said the view was a bit better/sounded better. I'm probably gonna be back there tonight.

r_k_f
10-15-2013, 11:24 AM
I forgot about when he jumped down for Piggy..

Kiki2u
10-15-2013, 12:16 PM
was it Terrible Lie that Trent tossed his guitar at the back of the stage?? also a 'lil reminiscent keyboard pounding... ahh.. good stuff.
Yup..chucked it. Kicked the mic stand too..I was center rail at the last 3 shows and this was the most amp'd up I've seen Trent at the beginning of a set. He was totally on his game.

..and I think this set list is going to become the standard. In Two kicks ass live..some of the most intense light effects .. brings it all together. And I wouldn't be shocked if Burn is here to stay in the slot..as well as the entire encore..because it's fucking brilliant.

screwdriver
10-15-2013, 12:23 PM
I totally get why they have to play Hurt. And it's an awkward song to place in the set, it basically has to come at the end. But... dude, at the end of WISH/Black Noise, I was emotionally, spiritually and physically ready for the show to end. I stayed for Hurt out of respect, but the show was done for me after Black Noise. The peak they reached at the end of that song was IT.

jd13
10-15-2013, 12:57 PM
Did anyone log the setlist?? Please and thanks!

FULLMETAL
10-15-2013, 01:18 PM
Yeah, that's kinda how I feel after "black noise." Almost like that's the end of Tension and "hurt" is the coda for the NIN performance.

I was pleased with this set and the visuals were tight as usual, but that camera rig Rob is using for "satellite" needs some work. I like the polygons & static noise, but the facial recognition doesn't work half the time. When it does it looks kick-ass, but when it's off it's too chaotic.

Anyhow, since I got "in two" I've almost heard the entire album live which makes me happy. That said, I really want "various methods of escape" to get some more love in the set.

screwdriver
10-15-2013, 01:25 PM
Yeah, that's kinda how I feel after "black noise." Almost like that's the end of Tension and "hurt" is the coda for the NIN performance.

I was pleased with this set and the visuals were tight as usual, but that camera rig Rob is using for "satellite" needs some work. I like the polygons & static noise, but the facial recognition doesn't work half the time. When it does it looks kick-ass, but when it's off it's too chaotic.

Anyhow, since I got "in two" I've almost heard the entire album live which makes me happy. That said, I really want "various methods of escape" to get some more love in the set.

aw, I'd forgotten about that song and now I'm sad I didn't get to hear it. oh well!

imail724
10-15-2013, 01:31 PM
Actually being there reminded me just how awesome wish and hlah are live.

DigitalWheeli
10-15-2013, 03:48 PM
Did anyone log the setlist?? Please and thanks!

Village Voice included one in their review: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2013/10/nine_inch_nails_live_barclays.php
Also here: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/nine-inch-nails/2013/barclays-center-brooklyn-ny-3c7195b.html

ickyvicky
10-15-2013, 03:59 PM
What a great show! I don't know how I got to work this morning, lol.

ZASmusic
10-15-2013, 04:25 PM
Hey everyone. This is my first post here, but I've been reading the boards here at ETS since around 2006 or so. I'm a musician (I use lots of synths) and I live in Brooklyn. I'm a huge NIN fan (bought The Fragile the day it came out, I was 16, I think. Moody kid in Columbus, Ohio). I've seen the band 4 times now (2005, 2006, 2009, and last night).

Was pretty excited that NIN were playing in Brooklyn, Barclays is a nice venue. I was sitting in the lower ball, section 24. Right above GA with a great view of the whole stage. I will just get down with my thoughts.

The Positive

Trent looked great with his Bernard Sumner circa 1984 haircut and he sounded and played the best I have ever seen him. He looks more fit than LITS but not as bulked up as the WT era. His voice was the best I have ever heard it and he played and sang with ferocious energy. At the end of Terrible Lie he knocked his mic stand over and threw his guitar across the stage, like he simply couldn't contain his energy anymore. He seemed really into the show and gave a really emotional performance vocally. When he was't busy singing or playing guitar/keyboards, he would do this sort of slinky weight shifting dance that looked really cool (and kind of sexy too, and I say this as a straight fellow).

Speaking of guitars, Trent seems to have gone back to playing guitar a bit more than he has been on previous shows from this tour. This was a plus for me, because I really like his rhythm guitar playing.

The band was fantastic! Definitely, in terms of pure musicianship, the best live incarnation of NIN. Robin was ferocious on the guitar, and he did quite a bit of rocking out when he played synths as well. I quite liked the weird monkey dance he was doing while playing synths on 1,000,000. His guitar was brilliant and solid for the entire show.

I was happy when TR announced that Alessandro Cortini would be returning on Synths for this tour. He is hands down the best Synth player NIN has ever had. He played his parts with aplomb, though his presence seems a bit more low key than previous tours.

Josh Eustis fits into the band really well. He was great as bassist on the Summer tour, and Tension sees him playing guitar, synths, and various other instruments. I liked the outfit he was wearing as well.

Ilan (sp) is a fantastic drummer and played with a lot of force and power.

The lady backing singers were utterly brilliant and they really shined on the Hesitation Marks songs. They also blew me away during The Wretched and Survivalism. I'd love to hear them sing the choruses to Head Like a Hole and Happiness in Slavery.

Now...for Pino Pallidino.

The man is a Bass god. This whining about how he is "creepy" and "doesn't fit" is absurd. First off, he isn't even that old (56) and his fat, massive, indelibly groovy basslines SHOOK the arena. I felt his bass rumbling the entire show, and his playing on All Time Low was sick. He brought a very heavy bass sound combined with some astounding funk and groove chops, really transformed the band. He was brilliant.

The lights and visuals were astounding and on a par with LITS, I thought.

The setlist was stellar. I love Hesitation Marks and was happy to hear 10 songs from it. For me, All Time Low, Copy of A, In Two, Satellite, and Black Noise were the best live. The Wretched Sounded the best I have ever heard it and Head Like a Hole (with Ally playing the sick synth bass line on the verses), Terrible Lie, THTF, MOTP, Wish, and even Piggy all had renewed energy and passion from the expanded band.

All in all, brilliant show, the best I have seen of NIN live, and worth the $100 ticket.

The "Negative".

Ok, nothing really negative but a few things I wished had been a bit different.

I know you guys here at ETS hate Closer, but honestly, it's one of my favorite NIN songs and there is a reason it was a massive worldwide hit. It is insidiously groovy and I love the massive layers of synths and melodies it has, not to mention the fact that it is a great dance track that pays homage to Prince, Iggy Pop, and early 80's NYC electro. I especially like how the version of Closer they played on the Summer Festival tour was more synth heavy, with Josh and Robin joining Ally on synths for the majority of the song. The best it has sounded since the TDS and Fragility tours. I missed Closer last night. I have this dream that one day NIN will play All Time Low and it will segue into Closer.

I also missed Only. Again, I know some ETS folks don't like it, but I love it and I think it is one of NIN's best singles. Keep in mind, some of my favorite bands include Public Image Limited, New Order, Talking Heads, LCD Soundsystem, and Only definitely has the influence of all of those groups. Last night Only was replaced with Burn and while I do like Burn and think it's an awesome song, especially live, I prefer Only.

We missed Into the Void with the awesome Fragile visuals. I love The Frail/The Wretched, but ITV is my favorite song from The Fragile. The Wretched sounded fucking powerful and eerie though.

But this was all made up for by

THE DAY THE WORLD WENT WAY!

Yes! Last night was the best I have ever heard it. Really powerful and perfect. Was the cherry on the Sundae that was the show, in my book.

That's my two cents!

otnavuskire
10-15-2013, 05:46 PM
Which one of you was the guy with the ETS t-shirt? I kept trying to say hello, but we never got close enough.

I was wearing my ETS shirt under my unzipped hoodie in the pit. Dunno if it's me you saw or not.

screwdriver
10-15-2013, 07:04 PM
I was wearing my ETS shirt under my unzipped hoodie in the pit. Dunno if it's me you saw or not.

maybe? can't recall if guy had a hoodie on or not -- long hair? moshed a little during Wish?

ItsJustDave
10-15-2013, 07:34 PM
maybe? can't recall if guy had a hoodie on or not -- long hair? moshed a little during Wish?

That was probably @cliveholloway. He's off to jersey tonight.

Anyways, so excited to get "In Two" and TDTWA on the last of my 4 shows on this tour. Only wish I had more time to hang out with ets peeps

imail724
10-15-2013, 08:36 PM
That was probably @cliveholloway. He's off to jersey tonight.

Anyways, so excited to get "In Two" and TDTWA on the last of my 4 shows on this tour. Only wish I had more time to hang out with ets peeps

Pretty sure i saw you with the guy with the ets shirt walking by dunkin donuts after the show. Wasn't sure but I was almost positive I knew your face from the boards.

ItsJustDave
10-15-2013, 08:43 PM
Pretty sure i saw you with the guy with the ets shirt walking by dunkin donuts after the show. Wasn't sure but I was almost positive I knew your face from the boards.

Yeah. We were out in search of food. Ended up at a shitty diner (Ocean View Diner). Service was horrid. I believe we saw "metal tits" as referenced by GoodSoldier333 over there as well as we were walking. I believe Clive ended up back at Dunkin.

Halo Infinity
10-15-2013, 09:58 PM
Actually being there reminded me just how awesome wish and hlah are live.
I also forgot to mention how I loved hearing "Fist fuck!" in unison. I knew that I'd just have to hear it. :p

Jetvet1975
10-15-2013, 10:05 PM
Wow, I was blown away! This was only my 5th NIN show, but definitely the best-unfuckingbelievable! Was really psyched to hear "In Two" live and the pit was INSANE during "Somewhat Damaged"! Have to say, even though I really like most of the songs on Hesitation Marks, I'm not a big fan of "Running", but that song was way better live and I'll have to give it another chance. This was definitely the closest I've ever been to the stage for a NIN show and it was AWESOME-I'm pretty sore today, but well worth it! My only complaint was the whiny bitch hipster wannabe in front of me that kept complaining that I was elbowing him, when all I was doing was trying to stay standing with the push from the wave of humanity behind me! Man up dude-this is NIN, not Justin Bieber! Anyway, aside from that, this was definitely the best concert I've probably ever attended! Hoping for a second U.S. leg in 2014!

Charmingly Miserable
10-15-2013, 10:19 PM
Stereogum posted some nice pix from the show: http://www.stereogum.com/1521742/photo-nine-inch-nails-barclays-10142013/concert/

frankie teardrop
10-16-2013, 01:15 AM
Yeah. We were out in search of food. Ended up at a shitty diner (Ocean View Diner). Service was horrid. I believe we saw "metal tits" as referenced by @GoodSoldier333 (http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=184) over there as well as we were walking. I believe Clive ended up back at Dunkin.

ocean view diner was just awful, and lacked any ocean atmosphere whatsoever. but it was great to see everyone for a spell!

Clownboat
10-16-2013, 11:17 AM
I'm having trouble picking out highlights from the show since so much of it was really good, but here are a few:

- A Warm Place transitioning into Somewhat Damaged. I went ballistic.
- Wish
- probably the best rendition and performance of The Day The World Went Away that I've heard yet


ocean view diner was just awful, and lacked any ocean atmosphere whatsoever. but it was great to see everyone for a spell!
But the apple juice was tits!

Halo Infinity
10-18-2013, 08:21 PM
Yeah, that was great! Trent said something like "This feels like a weird dream: getting to play with these guys. I'm still surprised people show up. It means the world that you're here." When he introduced the band it was kinda cute how he told the back-up singers to "step out of the shadows. You, too." Also cool how Robin probably had the loudest cheer from the audience - reminded me that he's the veteran of the band now, behind Trent of course. Also, I think he referred to The Fragile his "saddest record" (if memory serves) right before Even Deeper. :)
I was very happy to hear him say that because it was very humble of him, and I was also delighted to see him having a sense of solace and inner peace. Oh yes, and he actually did, and I'd actually agree. There were some aspects of The Fragile that are certainly bleaker than The Downward Spiral to me. It even made me happier knowing that I lived to actually see it being performed live, right up there with A Warm Place and The Day The World Went Away.

I also loved how loud the crowd got when Trent Reznor said Robin Finck. I've figured, since he's an old friend of Trent like Danny Lohner, while giving it that extra legendary feel, considering how he performed in the Woodstock 1994 lineup. :)

m15a
10-20-2013, 12:38 PM
haven't had a chance to post here since i was traveling and all. don't think i need to give a detailed review of the concert now (it was great and everyone knows it), but i have to say that the encore in this concert was AMAZING.

i was at rail for this concert, which was a first for me (actually, first time on floor at an arena concert). it was certainly an experience (a great one) but i was glad that i went to the newark show the next day to see the show from farther away. i was about 6 or so people from the center, robin side.

btw, some nice photos are here: http://www.thefader.com/2013/10/15/nine-inch-nails-barclays-center-photos-review-trent-reznor/ . i'm in photo 18. :D let me know if there are any other galleries up anywhere.

which reminds me: for some reason, i found it really funny when the photographers were rushed out by security at the start of MOTP . . "come on, pigs! march!"

TheyCallMeDrug
10-20-2013, 01:50 PM
so im gonna put in my vote for this one being the best show of the tour (as of now) i felt it def topped the 3 i was at (ct, bk, nj)