The Arcade Fire - Neon Bible

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by bigyellow100:
  this is my first arcade fire show.  
 
 they better be worth all the hype live.

if not, what?  you're going to kick their asses?
 
 i saw them last weekend in indio - they sounded amazing.  i think you're pretty safe letting your hopes fly, they certainly lived up to the hype for me.  i'm really kicking myself that i can't make this show.  should be a great performance.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Did I tell you guys already that this band just doesn't do it for me?

[bearman🐻]

Duly noted. And we care....we really, REALLY do.
 
 Anyway, how about the National? I am only familiar with a couple songs, and I dig them, but are they a decent live band? I don't want to go through what I did with Viva Voce opening for the Shins. That was SO painful. Even after a walk, it still felt like they were on for an eternity.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I have one National album. A bit like the Tindersticks. Some boardies will tell you they're better than Jesus Christ. They're good, but not great, at least on record. Better than Viva Voce, for sure anyway.
 
 

Originally posted by bearman:
  Duly noted. And we care....we really, REALLY do.
 
 Anyway, how about the National? I am only familiar with a couple songs, and I dig them, but are they a decent live band? I don't want to go through what I did with Viva Voce opening for the Shins. That was SO painful. Even after a walk, it still felt like they were on for an eternity.

[bigyellow100]

Originally posted by sweetcell:
   

Originally posted by bigyellow100:
  this is my first arcade fire show.  
 
 they better be worth all the hype live.

if not, what?  you're going to kick their asses?
 
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well i do fight a lot.  i figure i can take at least 5 of them.  dunno about that crazy percussionist though.  he might be a little to fiesty to take at the same time.

[Vas Deferens]

It will be my 7th time seeing them but I'm worried that their big sound might not translate very well with the venue (we'll see).

[alex]

I've only seen them at Coachella in 2005, and they exceeded my already high expectations at that time.
 
 I have not been able to get into Neon Bible near as much as the first album though.  I'm hoping the songs will be better live and thus improving the album for me.
 
 And did I mention that I got front row for this show?  

[eharty]

Does anyone know if the 8 PM time for tonight's show at DAR is the time doors open, or if it's when they go on? I haven't been to a show at DAR in eons and I won't be able to get there til a little after 8... don't want to miss anything!

[bearman🐻]

7 pm -- Doors
 8 pm -- National
 9:15 pm -- Arcade Fire

[Relaxer]

Haven't been to a show at DAR in a long time. Do they serve drinks? Can you drink at your seat? Can you have any kind of beverage at your seat? For a band like AF, are people going to be sitting the whole time? Anyone remember what parking is like in the neighborhood?
 
 Very sorry if these have been discussed to death, but am just realizing that I can't fall back on my 9:30 or BC routine. I got that shit down to a science.
 
 Thanks again Sweetcell for the ticket.

[sweetcell]

yes, drinks are served - two bars upstairs, one downstairs.  walk around to see which once has a shorter line.
 
 no drinks at seat, must be finished in hallway/downstairs before entering the performance hall.  gotta protect the pretty carpet in there.
 
 i'd expect that everyone in the orchestra will be standing, and that the majority of people in the side (tiered) seating will be sitting... that's generally how things go for most shows.  then again people are pretty excited aboutt his show, so everyone just might be standing.
 
 parking: there is street parking, but it might fill up eventually on a friday night with a sold-out show.  get there on the early side, and i'd recommend trying west of the venue, in the side-streets around the GW campus.  
 
 FYI, Orch row B seat 121 will most probably remain empty tonight.  just sayin'.

[bearman🐻]

Holy. Crap.
 
 Yeah, that is pretty much my summary. Here's the setlist:
 
 Black Mirror
 No Cars Go
 Neighborhood #2 (Laika)
 Haiti
 Black Wave/Bad Vibrations
 Neon Bible
 Windowstill
 The Well and the Lighthouse
 Ocean of Noise
 Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
 Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
 Rebellion (Lies)
 Keep the Car Running
 --------------------
 Intervention
 Wake Up
 
 I made it to the front row, which made the whole experience pretty exceptional. Fun, fun, and more fun. Hope that everyone had a great time too.

[Vas Deferens]

Wow!@!. It is possible to have an amazing time at DAR! Sound was flawless! This is probably the best Arcade Fire show I've seen AND the best so far this year.

[sch2383]

Just a stunning show.  And not just by the Arcade Fire, the National kicked some serious ass.  Made a fan out of a few people who hadn't even heard of them before Friday.

[ChampionshipVinyl]

Agreed. What a terrific show on all counts!