request: meaning of text scrolling at opening of SBS?

dr. zooeuss · 10-23-2009, 07:29 AM

Hi everyone,

I posted this to the audio/video tour discussion thread, but I think it will get more views and chance of being answered here...

If there's a thread on this already, please paste the URL... couldn't find it.

Am wondering if anyone can help me find a translation of the scrolling Persian text that goes with the introduction to Sunday Bloody Sunday on this tour, as a tribute to the democracy protestors in Iran this summer.

I've heard it said that the text might be poetry by the famous poet Rumi, but don't know for sure.

Help is appreciated, thank you!

Headache in a Suitcase · 10-23-2009, 07:53 AM

"i'll take a #2, no mayo, large on the fries"

dr. zooeuss · 10-23-2009, 08:20 AM

oy, ok ;-)

dr. zooeuss · 10-26-2009, 08:00 AM

bump. anyone?

LyricalDrug · 10-27-2009, 03:13 AM

Great question - wish I knew, too

dr. zooeuss · 10-31-2009, 07:33 AM

Thanks, I'm asking around in other places too and will post the answer here if I find out.

The_Edge89 · 10-31-2009, 03:13 PM

I asked dad after the Gothenburg gigs since I'm not able to interpret Persian/Farsi myself, but from what I remember he said it was excerpts from ancient poems, and of course the signs from the protests in June read something along the lines of "They murdered my brother/sister" and such things. I would be very happy if someone found out what it did say and posted an actual translation.

U2girl · 10-31-2009, 03:34 PM

This might help

Speed of Life: U2 Scrolls Rumi Poem During Barcelona Concert

dr. zooeuss · 11-01-2009, 07:47 AM

Thank you both! Great link U2girl, I look forward to reading in-depth when I have the time.

I also just found this on our very own Interference.com! ;-) :

Sunday Bloody Greenday? U2, Rumi, & Iran : U2 Interference – U2 Fans, Pop Culture Webzine, & More

10-23-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
dr. zooeuss War Child Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX, US Posts: 808 Local Time: 10:43 AM	request: meaning of text scrolling at opening of SBS? Hi everyone, I posted this to the audio/video tour discussion thread, but I think it will get more views and chance of being answered here... If there's a thread on this already, please paste the URL... couldn't find it. Am wondering if anyone can help me find a translation of the scrolling Persian text that goes with the introduction to Sunday Bloody Sunday on this tour, as a tribute to the democracy protestors in Iran this summer. I've heard it said that the text might be poetry by the famous poet Rumi, but don't know for sure. Help is appreciated, thank you!

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10-23-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New York City Posts: 32,959 Local Time: 06:43 AM	"i'll take a #2, no mayo, large on the fries"

10-23-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
dr. zooeuss War Child Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX, US Posts: 808 Local Time: 10:43 AM	oy, ok ;-)

10-26-2009, 08:00 AM	#4
dr. zooeuss War Child Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX, US Posts: 808 Local Time: 10:43 AM	bump. anyone?

10-27-2009, 03:13 AM	#5
LyricalDrug New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 3,035 Local Time: 03:43 AM	Great question - wish I knew, too

10-31-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
dr. zooeuss War Child Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX, US Posts: 808 Local Time: 10:43 AM	Thanks, I'm asking around in other places too and will post the answer here if I find out.

10-31-2009, 03:13 PM	#7
The_Edge89 New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Northwest of Dancing ZooTV Posts: 3,087 Local Time: 11:43 AM	I asked dad after the Gothenburg gigs since I'm not able to interpret Persian/Farsi myself, but from what I remember he said it was excerpts from ancient poems, and of course the signs from the protests in June read something along the lines of "They murdered my brother/sister" and such things. I would be very happy if someone found out what it did say and posted an actual translation.

10-31-2009, 03:34 PM	#8
U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 17,471 Local Time: 11:43 AM	This might help Speed of Life: U2 Scrolls Rumi Poem During Barcelona Concert

11-01-2009, 07:47 AM	#9
dr. zooeuss War Child Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX, US Posts: 808 Local Time: 10:43 AM	Thank you both! Great link U2girl, I look forward to reading in-depth when I have the time. I also just found this on our very own Interference.com! ;-) : Sunday Bloody Greenday? U2, Rumi, & Iran : U2 Interference – U2 Fans, Pop Culture Webzine, & More