September 29, 2009 was the first time I saw them in concert, and it was a long time coming. More than twenty years ago my friend Rob introduced me to vinyl versions of "Boy" and "October." I remember him singing aloud, mouthing the words to "I Will Follow." He raved about the Irish band.
It did take me a few years to match Rob's enthusiasm. The Joshua Tree did it. My college roommate Matt played the album over and over (and over).
A few nights ago when I stood there listening to the Edge's riffs, I felt a surge or memories...comforting ruptures in time. I enjoyed them. I savored them as indicia of aging, even though they made me feel awkwardly youthful.
And one last point, I actually enjoyed Bono's sermonizing. Why shouldn't he shake us to the core, with his music, and his anecdotal images from other places? Why shouldn't we be reminded that people in Iran want a more democratic society? Why shouldn't we be reminded that an elected leader has been held under house arrest for twenty years in Burma? It was an incredible display of artistry and emotion, and humanity.
2 comments:
Bono is my favorite musician of all time....I saw them in DC when we lived there 15 years ago....would love to see them again.
I need a new post Kenito!! I like U2 too. But probably not as much as Amalia. I'm more of a Cindy Lauper girl.
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