LemonMacPhisto

Does anyone else think that's just retarded?

I mean, aren't encores supposed to be surprises?

Having two every night and maybe three (crazy!) on some nights seems overdone to me.

I can understand if the guys need a break but why not just a 6-7 song main encore?

Does that make sense or am I just spewing shit here?

J_NP

2 encores are amazing

Just like they used to do in Popmart ....

coolian2

Its fine.

That said though, i'd throw away the second encore break for another song in a heartbeat.

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trevster2k

Actually this was discussed recently on CBC radio. Encores and standing ovations are no longer serving their original purpose.

Performers were requested encores and given ovations based on a truly outstanding performance. Not every artist got one. These days it's like tipping, they expect it regardless of quality of performance. I'm not saying U2 doesn't deserve ovations or requests for encores. But even mediocrity receives these accolades.

mads

Well, it's fun to watch people get up and leave after the first encore.

coolian2

Its funnier when they keep leaving when the band is back on stage.

Liesje

Now it's reversed - on a super-special night, U2 will NOT leave the stage and Bono will say something like "let's just skip the part where we leave and come back again..."

I've never minded the encores b/c 1) they leave the stage for all of 30 seconds (we don't really stand there waiting) and 2) the songs in each encore fit together, but not so well with the main set or other encore so it's a safe way to break them up without having to devise a transition that could suck.

As for tipping, I do tip based on performance (10% for starters and more if they were nice, checked refills often, or had to do something special for my meal).

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J_NP

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