Nine Inch Nails

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Fri May 06, 2005 2:18 pm · #344567

2005/05/06 - Chicago, IL [Congress Theatre]

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(RIP THIS BEEYOTCH)

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 4:40 am · #345437

Man, was that intense. It was good that Trent kept a sense of humor about the whole sound fuckup early on in the show, and that would have been the lowest point of the evening if not for my friend losing my $20 lithograph. Oh well. Maybe someone who goes to the Saturday show can buy me one, and I'll recompensate? Oh well.

I can't hear very well.

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 4:56 am · #345453

I wish I had something more intelligent to start off my first post, but WOW. Fuckin’ Wow. I am a sweaty mess with sore legs. My ears are surprisingly okay. I made it to the left side of the pit, trying to stay on the edge, but the minute the Frail started I was sucked in, which was all good and fine until the sound problem. For the next 15-20 minutes the pit kept going…pushing, swaying, everyone jockeying for space. After the first song I made it to the fringe just in front of Jeordie, about 4 rows back. Had a decent view of everyone in the band except for Aaron. Jeordie actually showed a little more life than I had expected.

Here’s a list of most of the songs they played. Someone else can fill in the missing pieces and perhaps put it in order.
The Frail
The Wretched
March of the Pigs
Wish
Gave Up
Reptile
Piggy
Burn
With Teeth
The Hand That Feeds (Introduced by Trent with “This is for George W. Fuckin’ Bush”)
Even Deeper (I think)
Home
Terrible Lie
Suck
Hurt
Head Like a Hole

I wussed out and come home right after the show. Besides, I get to do it all over again tomorrow!

spytech Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 5:07 am · #345464

Show was flipping amazing. My first NIN show. Not much to say that Wiggle did not. Sound failed after The Wretched - the time in the pit during the 15-20 minute 'fix' time was draining. I ended up front and center in the pit about 2 rows back for the first 4 songs - after that I bailed out due to being dehydrated hardcore. Enjoyed the show more from the front and center aisle. Incredibly tired, came straight back to the hotel after the show. Great job guys. Cant wait for the second part of the tour to swing through again.

jonallen132

Sat May 07, 2005 5:13 am · #345466

Okay, here is my setlist although the order is all messed up 'cause I don't remember:

frail/wretched
you know what you are?
____________________

wish
march of the pigs
burn
the line begins to blur
piggy
gave up
the big comedown
reptile
home
with teeth
closer w/ the only time breakdown
terrible lie
the day the world went away
suck
the hand that feeds
hurt
head like a hole

The line marks where they stopped then started over. The frail/wretched was all quiet and the guitar was dropping out. They played about 10seconds of you know what you are and trent stopped it and was like "someone fucked up". Lights came back on and we stood there for ~20min. Then it was "let's go!" and right into Wish. That was pretty damn cool. I was surprised how good the big comedown was live. Also, the "the only time" breakdown in closer fucking rules. One other thing, even if The Hand That Feeds isn't your favorite song, that shit rocks at the show. The beat gets the crowd going nuts.

Anyway, like WiggleButt, I too wussed out and came home right after... and also like WiggleButt, I too get to do it all again tomorrow

.

-HUMANZEE- Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 5:17 am · #345470

it wasnt even deeper .. it was the big come down. Excellent show..except the frail/ the wretched i thougt they would redo it

Thenipwax Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 5:29 am · #345481

It was a decent show. The sound was tight (after the fuckup), but I'm disappointed that the setlist was pretty predictable.

Aeruk Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 5:46 am · #345495

Fuck that. Predictable or not, that was the greatest set list I've ever seen them play. Great fucking show. Trent should get pissed off at the beginning of every show...he kicked our asses. I especially love him dousing the poor roadie with water.

...I need rest now...legs not working....

bknollenberg

Sat May 07, 2005 5:49 am · #345497

Hey guys. I'm new here, but I'll register sometime soon.

I was there tonight and it was absolutely amazing. Best concert I've seen by far. Once Wish started after the fuckups, Trent was obviously pissed off and he took it out in the music, which made it that much better. Anyone else notice, no Starfuckers? Gave Up and Terrible Lie were probably the highlights, along with the fucking loud Hurt. I have some video clips from the show and a few pictures, which aren't that great, but the video rules. I'll try and get them up somewhere.

Thanks to NIN.

Nevermore

Sat May 07, 2005 6:04 am · #345502

Hey all, 3 of us are flying up to Chicago tomorrow for the second show. Hey are they allowing cameras in the venue?

wizv Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 6:39 am · #345521

amazing show, terrible sound quality. venue is poor. needs massive repair. trent was at his best but venue really fucked with the sound quality.

people that mentioned this before were totally right......

Matt Yohe Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 6:52 am · #345526

Aeruk wrote:I especially love him dousing the poor roadie with water.

Yeah.. that "roadie" was Leo.

----

The venue was perfect for an industrial show. The only thing better if there was steel in there, and people were welding it while the show was going on.

scuffley MikeyLiz

Sat May 07, 2005 7:05 am · #345531

Thenipwax wrote:It was a decent show. The sound was tight (after the fuckup), but I'm disappointed that the setlist was pretty predictable.

Fuck you, don't complain about the setlist. Trent and the band has practiced hard on a few different ones so they don't play the same sets night after night.

fuckingxperfect Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 7:30 am · #345549

damn. damn damn damn damn damn....holy fuck. okay:
i cant bend my right arm,my smashed feet prevent walking,i lost count to how many times i got kicked in the head(both by people trying to crowd surf, and the probably fifteen girls who "had to get out" of that spot),my body is one giant bruise, and my ribs/lungs/breasts are still trying to regain their full space/air capacity....and i fucking love it!!! =D

besides the fact that yes, its not the best venue when it comes to sound, the show in itself was amazing...

i didnt have to focus on not getting completely squished to death ENOUGH to make me not even get to absorb what was happening on stage in front of me, which is good cuz thats what i was afraid of. or maybe it was the reverse and the absorbing just made me THINK i wasnt getting squished to death, which i really was, but its cool cuz it was more than worth it. and once i forced myself up and away from idiots, the people directly surrounding me were pretty decent and respectful of the fact that everyones there for the same experience...

the set list was a nice mixture of everything-even though something i can never have was one of the two i was really hoping for tonite... =( 1 out of 2's better than nothing though(reptile, oh god

)...and that hand that feeds comment earlier was completely true-best song or not, it made you want-and manage to fucking move your ass, as hard as that might be in the first couple TIGHT rows...love the progressiveness...

trent did look and do awesome...jeordie looked like he was going to cry mostof the time, haha..

the fuckup in the beginning sucked, yes it was draining, but i think everything and everyone was deffinitely re-energized afterwards. i wish i was going to saturdays show even more now.. watch them go ALL out and totally explode the place to maybe 'make up for friday' in a sense.
that makes it sound like tonite needed to be made up for though, which it didnt-it was fucking great. im happy

wormhostage Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 8:23 am · #345570

Fucking Amazing and strange in a way.

I have never in 10 years of concerts, seen a scene like the begining of tonights show.
First off, that venue is great for sound and the venue wasn't running the sound.... But I can think of a certain soundman that either dosen't have a job anymore or has a nice LOOOOOOONNNNGGGG walk to Toronto next week.
I respect trent and Co for the way they handled the whole situation. Trents little comment of
"we were bad so we will go away now." was hilarious.
It just sucked because one of the best part of the show was destroyed. THE INTRO, like everyone has said you only have one first impression.

But when they walked back out and jumped straight into wish they proved first impressions are not always everything.

Just pissed because I got teased with Don't you know what you are, hopefully they play it Saturday.
After all the insanity was over NIN thoroughly destroyed the congress and I can't wait to see them finish it off tomorrow. Good show guys.

gary Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 8:43 am · #345583

amazing show! wow! I just wish they didn't make me throw away my key chain. I think I dropped my apartment key then...

The set went like this:

Besides you intro
the frail (quiet)
fuckedup wretched
don't you fucking know what you are? (just the intro drums)

intermission

wish
march of the pigs
the line begins to blur
(sorry for the fuckup, pigs!)
piggy
terrible lie
burn
with teeth
closer
home
reptile
big come down
gave up
the world went away
suck
hurt
the hand that feeds
head like a hole

great show! now i have to find a place to sleep...

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 11:00 am · #345628

Great show,except for the mess up at the beginning.
And the two stupid girls who were obnoxiously drunk and dancing around like fuckwads right in my path of vision doing their drunken dance of "lets try and show our boobs to the band".

Oh,and peice of shit fucking recorder filled up at the end of terrible lie so I only got 19 minutes of the show recorded.

Oh well I got the Dolls set which is cool and maybe someone else will post up a chicago recording.

And I met Amanda from the Dolls and she hugged me AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH that was great I was about ready to turn freak and smell her hair or something ........yeah. Great moment.

Security took our camera bateries.
So no pictures.
They suck.
Another cool point was meeting Antioch who i hung with during the show.
Better be greatful for that poster beeatch.

Thats about it.

The Dolls kicked ass.
NIN kicked ass.
I cried during hurt.
My recorder sucks.
Security sucks for making me not have pictures.
I hugged Amanda.

Short version.

I need to be humped.
Drunk lesbos suck when blocking your veiw of NIN.
K, thats all.

fugeeu Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 12:30 pm · #345660

"This one's for Goerge W. cocksucker Bush!"

Seriously, even if you dont like the Hand That Feeds, it is incredible live.

Drunkpoet Site Admin

Sat May 07, 2005 2:18 pm · #345717

fugeeu wrote:"This one's for Goerge W. cocksucker Bush!"

Did he actually say that?

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 2:54 pm · #345737

Drunkpoet wrote: Did he actually say that?

Yep.

Anyone reading this that's going to tonight's show, could you PLEASE get me another Congress Chicago lithograph? I'll recompensate.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 3:08 pm · #345754

How long did we stand around waiting for them to fix the sound? I think it was at LEAST 30 minutes. Seemed like it, anyway. It was one of the weirdest things I've ever experienced at a show.

All of us in my area think something blew on the sound board. ("Somebody go get another fuse!!")

The part where they were testing the sound was funny.... "Left" "Right" "Left" "Right" and we were all going "ooo, this show's gonna be in STEREO!" and pretending that we were dyslexic... okay, which is my left, again? driver's side?

Then Ozzy Ozbourne came out and apologized and said something about them fixing things but we'd already figured that out, thanks Ozzy.

Another funny part: During the first two songs, the guys around me were [sarcastically] saying, "shhhhhhh, everybody be quiet, so we can hear," so everybody around us started saying that, except for the guys in front of me yelling, "this fucking sucks! we can't fucking hear you!" Haha.

After they "fixed" the sound, it was still not very loud as far as rock shows go.

I was in the middle and center of the pit, just behind the moshing area that would break out every so often, mostly instigated by this guy with no shirt who was both drunk and apparently on CRACK (with that wild-eyed "my head is gonna explode" look) and I must say that the highlight of the evening for me and the 19-yr-old girl next to me from Portage Indiana, who'd obtained one ticket via her b/f saving up money to buy her a $120.00 ticket was, her words, "I've never been to a concert with so many fucking short people! This rocks!" Seriously, we could see a lot of the stage, and a lot of Reznor, through most of the NIN set, which is really weird. There were only a few tall guys around us in our area, and they were quickly shoved to the side; it was like a short people revolution.

God DAMN I was hot and sweaty in that pit. It was like a sauna. My jumping around alot aerobically probably didn't help. Lots of fun.

Right after the show, we went to the drive-thru at McDonalds on Milwaukee (I hadn't eaten, literally, all day, and I wanted a Chicken McGrill), and it was still relatively early and really nice outside, so we headed over to Exit.

(I hate the DJ at Exit on Friday nights, please remind me to never go there again on Friday, please, thank you... sorry, I digress...)

Anyway, we started off over by the High Voltage fence, watching bad goth dancing, but we got bored and headed over to the bar over by the stairs, and we sat at the bar shooting the shit with the really nice uber-Goth bartender chick (who was bitching that she couldn't get any NIN tickets without spending entirely too much money), and we were growing more bored and were just about to leave... It was around 1 am...

I looked over and told Beavis, "hey, Beavis, Jeordie is standing behind you."

Beavis said, "who??"

"You know, Twiggy Ramirez."

"Oh..." He looks over... "yeah."

"Hey, Beavis, now Jerome Dillon is standing behind you."

Him: "Who? Oh, is he the drummer?"

"Yes"

Him: "Oh. Yeah. I gotta pee."

Then Jeordie jammed next to Beavis' seat, and the ultra-Goth-bartender chick was flirting with Jeordie, and Beavis said she tried to buy Jeordie a drink but he politely declined. Then Beavis went to the bathroom and Jerome came over next to me and ordered something that looked like beer with a friggin' LEMON in it, yeck.

They were with a guy who looked REALLY familiar to me and it's bugging me, now, and we kept looking at each other, but I just can't place him...

Anyway, they got bored after about, like, 4 minutes, and Jerome returned a barely-touched drink to the bar and they all left.

Just then, Beavis returned from the bathroom and said, "you wanna split?" and we did, and we saw those three waiting for a car out on North Avenue.

We woulda offered them a ride but the thought of Jerome trying to squeeze himself into the back seat of my car was just too funny...

Weird. "When Worlds Collide."

Oh, regarding parking: They had a few homemade pay lots last night. We parked over on California near Fullerton. (A few blocks from the Logan Square Starfucks, there was a Lexus in front of me and behind me, so I didn't worry about leaving my car, tons of street parking over there.)

Oh, and some guy at Exit dropped one of those [With_Teeth] album-cover-poster thingies on the floor by the Men's room and he didn't care so I picked it up, dusted it off, and now it's taped to my wall, after barely escaping Beavis' fake-Red-Bull getting sloshed on it.

wizv wrote:amazing show, terrible sound quality. venue is poor. needs massive repair. trent was at his best but venue really fucked with the sound quality.

people that mentioned this before were totally right......

Thank you, I feel vindicated.

cashtorsten

Sat May 07, 2005 3:39 pm · #345787

Aeruk wrote:Fuck that. Predictable or not, that was the greatest set list I've ever seen them play. Great fucking show. Trent should get pissed off at the beginning of every show...he kicked our asses. I especially love him dousing the poor roadie with water.

...I need rest now...legs not working....

blah...denver 2 was the best well see on this tour.

fugeeu Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 3:44 pm · #345791

Drunkpoet wrote:
fugeeu wrote:"This one's for Goerge W. cocksucker Bush!"
Did he actually say that?

Yeah, and the crowd let out a huge cheer.

Also, did anyone notice the blood or fake blood on the sleeve of trent's white shirt? I didn't see it the first time he came out, but after they fixed the sound and he came back out I saw it.

I think Trent was kind of pissed off because of the sound thing, but that isn't really a bad thing. I was really looking forward to You Know What You Are though, I was kind of dissapointed they didn't start playing it again. I guess it probably seemed like a better idea to play "Wish" to get the crowd back into it after the delay.

I didn't mind the pit that much, but whenever there was a huge push, it always took me a while to recover. I almost lost my damn shoe a few times. I actually contomplated leaving the pit and trying to find a seat, but I'm glad I didn't. I was within ten feet of Trent Reznor, YAY!

Also, because of delays, I ended up getting to Chigago around rush hour, which sucked ass. I'm used to driving in Iowa, where there are only about 4 cars on one road at any given time.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 3:44 pm · #345792

cashtorsten wrote:
Aeruk wrote:Fuck that. Predictable or not, that was the greatest set list I've ever seen them play. Great fucking show. Trent should get pissed off at the beginning of every show...he kicked our asses. I especially love him dousing the poor roadie with water.

...I need rest now...legs not working....
blah...denver 2 was the best well see on this tour.

Yeah, I agree.

They'll probably do that same set list tonight. When I'm not there. Because other things happen to me at shows I want to see, like sound cutting out.

wizv Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 3:45 pm · #345793

wizv wrote:amazing show, terrible sound quality. venue is poor. needs massive repair. trent was at his best but venue really fucked with the sound quality.

people that mentioned this before were totally right......
Thank you, I feel vindicated.

yeah, this was my 12th nin concert and i can safely say sound quality was worst of the 12 shows i been too, oh and either late late late tonight or early tomorrow i will make a new thread and tell you guys about my being at the sound check adventure... no i am not kidding, i even have a couple of prolly terrible pics. you guys will love the story.....

Thenipwax Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 3:51 pm · #345799

Guys, don't get on me for complaining about the setlist. I'm just saying that I've heard all the songs he played live a lot of times, with the exception of a couple songs. I was hoping for some more With Teeth tracks. Everyday is exactly the same was what I was hoping for. Maybe throw in some new songs that he hasn't played. (sunspots?? WHY ISN'T THIS PLAYED? It's not too complex!)

wizv Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 3:53 pm · #345800

he did every day is exactly the same during sound check too. only 3 new tracks, not enough. would have been 4 if you know who you are didnt get messed up, but still not enough, think this is his transitional tour, the "hey guys remember me? remember these babies? that's right i am back" tour.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 3:58 pm · #345804

Reznor's kinda fucked either way. If he plays more With Teeth stuff (like some of us wanted), people will bitch that he's not playing enough from The Fragile, and if he plays Golden Oldies, people will bitch that he's not playing enough With Teeth stuff.

I always hope for something weird from shows, like goofy covers or wacky versions of songs. (Beavis kept bitching that he wanted them to do "Physical.") But, I think most people just like to hear a live version of all of their favorite tracks, with no deviation from the album versions, which to me is really boring but I think the masses dislike change.

(The "weird" thing I got from this show is the sound incident, which was, really, historical.)

The sound was so fucked that Reznor had to start singing Reptile before I figured out what the hell they were playing. Again, VENUE problem.

Gave Up and Suck were a lot of fun. (Including Reznor's comment about recording Suck in Chicago 200 years ago.)

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 4:09 pm · #345817

This show was incredible for me. All from rushing into the theatre as soon as they let us in, and leaping over chairs with a friend, I had enough willpower and the privelage of staying up in the very front-right row (facing the stage) the entire two bands. And boy what a struggle it was holding that position there for Nails... holy hell.

I saw crowd surfers get plunged into mid-air without any person below to catch them. All I heard was a thud. I felt so bad, but what can you do when you're holding onto some heavy set goth girl's thick dreads? That was a help, the entire time. What an incredible show. I'm sure I'll post more, but this being my first show, regardless of the mishap with sound in the beginning, I don't see where someone can complain about the setlist; some 19 songs?

Why the hell else would I care. I drove all the way from southern Ohio to Cleveland, then to Chicago, barely picking up my ticket from the guy I won the auction from on Ebay. Chicago traffic becoming a factor from the start, then I had the awesome privelage of butting in line with the guy I had been talking to that I met thru the Jerome Dillon boards.. great guy. Great show. Great outcome. They destroyed the Congress.

I don't know what else to say, I was the one screaming Jerome's name a bunch with some other dude way infront. I know this sounds stupid but he was staring right at me in Head Like A Hole when he kept looking into our section of the front row crowd.. I had my hands up for him to see as it was a more moderate part of the song. He was all over it.

I saw this guy like crazy!

I knew it was the Historian. He was right next to the guys in the middle holding a flame up with their lighter... at least before it got brutal.

Now, does anyone know where I can possibly find pics of this show? The 6th?

Thanks in advance.

fugeeu Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 4:15 pm · #345826

wizv wrote:he did every day is exactly the same during sound check too. only 3 new tracks, not enough. would have been 4 if you know who you are didnt get messed up, but still not enough, think this is his transitional tour, the "hey guys remember me? remember these babies? that's right i am back" tour.

Well, I had said earlier that I would rather have him play more older stuff on the first leg of the tour, then get into With Teeth more in the arena tour, but that was before I heard the album. As of right now, the songs they have played from With Teeth weren't the best choices. Also, I will be thoroughly pissed if I never hear "Only" live.

I was fairly pleased with the setlist last night though. I also kind of wished he would have played Starfuckers Inc. *gasp* because it is a good live song.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 4:17 pm · #345829

fugeeu wrote: Also, did anyone notice the blood or fake blood on the sleeve of trent's white shirt? I didn't see it the first time he came out, but after they fixed the sound and he came back out I saw it.

I noticed it. I snagged a picture of it.

Here's the edited-for-size picture-

And here's a link to the HUGE picture so you can see more detail-

http://erinblog.com/nin/nin6.BMP
(right click + save as please. This thing is THAT huge)

Did anyone else notice how HUGE Trent's arms were? JESUS.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 4:25 pm · #345834

Jade - would you happen to have any others you wouldn't mind sending or sending a link for? Thanks in advance.

That one already is cool and memorable enough, considering I didn't get that type of view of the stage. But I definitely did see the blood thing on his shirt, at first I thought it was some band and I didn't care at the time what it was then I noticed. I was in shock just for being up that close. And I'm not a big guy whatsoever so I was proud of myself to stay up avoiding any thing coming my way. Pot, bodies, legs, arms, cadavers, spit and ass.

Trent has become a wrestler aside from the musician that he is. That's the latest update.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 4:39 pm · #345842

I don't mind at all. But, I gotta admit that that was probably the best picture that came out. I just got this camera and am still figuring it out and the autofocus kept jacking up because of the lighting changes.

I wasn't able to attach them here because of the size limit of 256KB, so I just added a link to them. These are the edited version for size. If you want the super large ones, let me know.

Red Set

Blue Set

Blue Set 2

I also managed to snag video of that Closer interlude. I can post it up on yousendit.com if you really want it. Video quality is kinda janky but the sound is good.

bknollenberg

Sat May 07, 2005 4:41 pm · #345843

jade4ugrl wrote:I don't mind at all. But, I gotta admit that that was probably the best picture that came out. I just got this camera and am still figuring it out and the autofocus kept jacking up because of the lighting changes.

I wasn't able to attach them here because of the size limit of 256KB, so I just added a link to them. These are the edited version for size. If you want the super large ones, let me know.

Red Set

Blue Set

Blue Set 2

I also managed to snag video of that Closer interlude. I can post it up on yousendit.com if you really want it. Video quality is kinda janky but the sound is good.

Please post it in return for these two:

http://s34.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2BFZ ... 0A7WAF3S1N - Terrible Lie (awesome).
http://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1NZ9 ... W7AQEKOJRY - Gave Up.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 4:42 pm · #345846

Jade - wow thanks so much, those're great. Could I possibly get the first linked image (Red Set) in large detail, and that closer video! I have the time and even more to wait, if you're up for it.

Edit: Thanks to the guy above me.

bknollenberg

Sat May 07, 2005 4:45 pm · #345849

http://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2BKX ... ZBXQ5BY86J - Closer.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 5:09 pm · #345868

Ok... I'll post an onslaught of video and pictures through yousendit.com. I have over 10 videos and those large pictures. Yikes!

- Closer Interlude (0:30, 7.32 megs)

- Red Set - LARGE (2592 x 1944, 14.4 megs)

- Burn (0:54, 13.2 megs)

I'll upload the big, badboy video of "Hurt" now. It's 1:32 long.

Thanks for the videos!

Sat May 07, 2005 5:09 pm · #345869

Video clips were much appreciated. The show kicked ass and I got goosebumps from seeing the show again.

I did notice a guy from the crew video taping the very end of the performance and then he panned the crowed (pit level not balcony).

The downtime at the beginning did seem like forever but it was quickly forgotten once the show got started.

Funniest part was the fact that I was in the 2nd row of seats on the floor and people kept getting lost trying to get out. Saw a few casualties escape from the pit with what looked like concussions, etc.

I agree that the sound didn't feel as loud as it could have been.

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 5:11 pm · #345873

Thanks for the videos! wrote:Video clips were much appreciated. The show kicked ass and I got goosebumps from seeing the show again.

I did notice a guy from the crew video taping the very end of the performance and then he panned the crowed (pit level not balcony).

The downtime at the beginning did seem like forever but it was quickly forgotten once the show got started.

Funniest part was the fact that I was in the 2nd row of seats on the floor and people kept getting lost trying to get out. Saw a few casualties escape from the pit with what looked like concussions, etc.

I agree that the sound didn't feel as loud as it could have been.

In case people wonder what tracks are played before the show here's a link to a recent question posted on nin.com:

http://nin.com/access/5_05_05/questions13.gif

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 5:17 pm · #345880

Thanks for the videos! wrote:I did notice a guy from the crew video taping the very end of the performance and then he panned the crowed (pit level not balcony).

That was Rob Sheridan.

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 5:19 pm · #345882

I did notice a guy from the crew video taping the very end of the performance and then he panned the crowed (pit level not balcony).

Rob Sheridan was at the left side of the stage for the last 3 or so songs filming and taking photos. I wonder if any of the photos will end up in program for the second leg of the tour.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 5:26 pm · #345892

Let's hope so - any pics I appreciate, so everyone try and share in this thread.

I was so damn pissed seeing so many using their cameras, especially after the first few songs considering the security guards up front did not care about that but only getting the crowd surfers on their feet after the one guy plumetted to the ground head first.

I had so many still moments & chances to take awesome pics with a nice camera I had ready in the car but I figured it was too much of a risk.

Oh and, I just have to say this one more time -- This setlist was more than what I wished for. Incredible. No Starfuckers, thank you Trent. Everything else gave me and everyone around me the chills, awesome time. Memorable moments.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 5:33 pm · #345899

Hurt (1:32, 17.8 megs)

Dresden Dolls - War Pigs (1:06, 13.1 megs) - the video quality sucks (thanks to the red lights throwing off auto-focus) but the sound is pretty good.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 5:34 pm · #345901

I was glad they did Burn.

Funny thing... when they started it, people around me were going "what is this? what song is this?" Even after it became what I considered to be fairly obvious, some still didn't recognize it or just weren't very familiar with it. The 4-girl mosh area formed by the three girls next to me + me (one girl spent at least two songs humping my leg) went pretty nuts during this song, and we nearly took out a few people. And I wasn't even DRINKING!! Although I'm pretty sure my 3 compadres were all shitfaced.

(War Pigs is absolutely the height of the Dresden Dolls' show. Everybody around us, including me, sang along really loudly.)

Swykkpac Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 5:35 pm · #345903

Let's be clear: Dresden Dolls suck balls. They literally gave me a headache, though the drummer is very proficient, the girl's hag-like shrill killed some of my brain cells and damaged my ear drums.

NIN, however, after the fuck up, destroyed me in a good way. The highlight was TBCD for me. If anyone recorded this show, please send a PM my way and hook me up. I'd love to commemorate this experience.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 5:37 pm · #345907

It was so cool to see them play that Black Sabbath tune. I had the hardest time for some reason, figuring out how familiar it sounded, then immediately before the dun duh! and hi-hat counts, I was feeling stupid. Good stuff.

Edit: I more than likely heard Beavette somewhere in the midst of people singing along to War Pigs. There was a body of voices following along definitely where I was at on the floor. Wild.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 5:48 pm · #345920

Gave Up (0:49, 10.5 megs)

On an aside...

On the setlist someone posted of last night's show, didn't Trent also perform "Bye Bye" (another import) after "Home"?

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 5:50 pm · #345923

Clocksrun wrote:I more than likely heard Beavette somewhere in the midst of people singing along to War Pigs. There was a body of voices following along definitely where I was at on the floor. Wild.

Ha! It was funny that so many people around me just started belting it out...

Generals gathered in their masses, just like witches at black masses...

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 6:03 pm · #345937

jade4ugrl wrote:Gave Up (0:49, 10.5 megs)

On an aside...

On the setlist someone posted of last night's show, didn't Trent also perform "Bye Bye" (another import) after "Home"?

Haha Jade, on that video I can hear clearly everything and how they managed to follow along with the crowd's "Wake up wake up wake up wake up". 'Cause really when I was hearing it way upfront, I thought one or the other was going to get thrown off, and it appeared to be that way, but it sounds awesome on that video. So hot. That song had everyone jumping on my very damaged back. I stuck it out even though I'm not anywhere near as big as some of the guys that were upfront with me but it was an awesome time.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 6:07 pm · #345941

Beavette wrote:
Clocksrun wrote:I more than likely heard Beavette somewhere in the midst of people singing along to War Pigs. There was a body of voices following along definitely where I was at on the floor. Wild.
Ha! It was funny that so many people around me just started belting it out...

Generals gathered in their masses, just like witches at black masses...

I really thought they did it quite well. Regardless of all the bad comments I keep hearing from my friends and others about the vocalist, or how she's annoying, when really her voice just fits the style they strive for in The Dresden Dolls. I can see her having a normal singing voice though, probably capable. I guess I also didn't mind because I was so close to the stage, and couldn't believe it, being next to a fellow drummer (awesome skills) and this being a first Nails show. So I just kept my cool, thinking over if I should use the bathroom between bands but that surely did not happen. I was determined to stay as soon as I saw the curtains rise up revealing Jerome's kit.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 6:09 pm · #345943

Clocksrun wrote: Haha Jade, on that video I can hear clearly everything and how they managed to follow along with the crowd's "Wake up wake up wake up wake up". 'Cause really when I was hearing it way upfront, I thought one or the other was going to get thrown off, and it appeared to be that way, but it sounds awesome on that video. So hot...

That is the exact part that made me LOVE that performance so much.

I saw Trent do "Gave Up" (with great crowd, to boot), "Suck" and "Burn" all in one night. I can die happy now.

Personally, I thought the setlist was fantastic. If I could have added/changed anything, I'd have loved to hear "Getting Smaller" live. I imagine the crowd would've gone batshit to it.

Ok, maybe it would have been just *me* to go batshit to it...

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 6:12 pm · #345948

jade4ugrl wrote:
Clocksrun wrote: Haha Jade, on that video I can hear clearly everything and how they managed to follow along with the crowd's "Wake up wake up wake up wake up". 'Cause really when I was hearing it way upfront, I thought one or the other was going to get thrown off, and it appeared to be that way, but it sounds awesome on that video. So hot...
That is the exact part that made me LOVE that performance so much.

I saw Trent do "Gave Up" (with great crowd, to boot), "Suck" and "Burn" all in one night. I can die happy now.

Personally, I thought the setlist was fantastic. If I could have added/changed anything, I'd have loved to hear "Getting Smaller" live. I imagine the crowd would've gone batshit to it.

Ok, maybe it would have been just *me* to go batshit to it...

Holy Suck! Suck was so amazing -- more than what I needed after all the previous songs. I was in the car driving all the way from here in Ohio all day from 6 a.m. but making a pit stop in Cleveland had it worse. Anyhow, everyone of course was asking which song we all would love to hear. The first two I said, The Wretched (accomplished though a little bad in sound) & Suck (YES!!) That's one of my favorites to watch on AATCHB. Especially of Jerome. It's just pure energy. That song was on the top 5 for me of the show.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 6:13 pm · #345949

Regarding the Dresden Dolls...

Clocksrun wrote:I really thought they did it quite well. Regardless of all the bad comments I keep hearing from my friends and others about the vocalist, or how she's annoying, when really her voice just fits the style they strive for in The Dresden Dolls.

I thought it was a great version of War Pigs, as well. As far as the Dresden Dolls' style, I think my buddy Stilicho summed it up, best: They're like Nelly McKay on crack.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 6:34 pm · #345973

Closer (0:42, 9.3 megs)

Head Like A Hole (0:20, 5.2 megs)

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 6:41 pm · #345976

It's saying Head Like A Hole for the Suck vid. Jade, but thanks anyway for whatever it is. All good things.

So cool to see people took care of footage though. I just hope there's some press shots or what have you from both of these show dates, 6 & 7, but I have a strong feeling Friday's show was a little more brutal, even though it was a Friday, and a Saturday has a chance of getting more people or at least that's what everyone was assuming, I think the show on the 6th should get published somewhere in the Chicago paper.

All I know is, I saw at least 4 photographers infront of me taking wild pics. I just hope more than Trent shots get published, if any.

Edit! One of the arms waving in the air on the far right must be me, that's exactly where I was. Awesome wide shot there.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 6:45 pm · #345980

Clocksrun wrote:It's saying Head Like A Hole for the Suck vid. Jade, but thanks anyway for whatever it is. All good things.

Sorry about that, I changed it in the post. Thanks for pointing it out.

Uploading "Suck" now.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 6:49 pm · #345984

No, thank you. These're great. I'm trying to illustrate some stuff thru the footage to my parents and friends who didn't go, who aren't even Nails fans at all. They admit that it seemed like a pretty awesome show to go to, or a show of theirs in general would be a one worthy to pay as much as I did. I know I got my $150.00 worth. Risks were taken, but had to be done.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 7:01 pm · #345998

Suck (0:55, 13.3 megs) - Sound kind of muffled at first since I accidentally had my finger covering the mic for a little bit.

March of the Pigs (0:35, 7.59 megs) - so-so video

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 7:10 pm · #346004

jade4ugrl wrote:Suck (0:55, 13.3 megs) - Sound kind of muffled at first since I accidentally had my finger covering the mic for a little bit.

March of the Pigs (0:35, 7.59 megs) - so-so video

Somebody's on a roll. Suck is probably my favorite so far - any time there so happened to be red lights flashing or anything with warmer colors, it signified kill everyone around you to us in the crowd. That was a rough tune for everyone to contain themselves to.

THX-1138 Master ad Vitam

Sat May 07, 2005 7:22 pm · #346015

Worn. The Fuck. Out.

Got there at 2:30 with a friend, and talked to this really cool local couple until about 4:45, when I met up with Antioch and Busanda. Awesome. Very cool people, and they made the show so much more enjoyable for me. There was a Metal Gear Acid promotional SUV that pulled up before the doors opened and they gave away shirts, demos, and coupons. Pretty nifty.

At 6:00, the doors opened, and we pretty much lost sight of Busanda until the Dresden Dolls went on stage. I immediately went to the store booth and bought a shirt and a litho. I was dumb enough to bring the litho into the crowd. It survived the Dresden Dolls performance, which by the way, KICKED MAJOR ASS! I had two 45-50 old way-too-stoned lesbians in front of me making out the entire time of the Dresden Dolls, and they were really gross.

When NIN came on stage, I could no longer move my arms and my poster was crushed. I accidentally dropped it, and I couldn't reach to pick it up, so there it remained. No idea what became of it. When Trent came out, I discovered I was only about 10 feet away from him, dead center. Being short and skinny makes being in a mosh pit deadly. During The Wretched I got elbowed in the chest accidentally by the guy in front of me, and it knocked the wind out of me. Antioch helped me make it out. Luckily, the sound fucked up and they spent 20 minutes fixing it, allowing me to grab a Sprite, regain my breath, and find a kickass front row balcony seat where I remained for the rest of the show. After they fixed the sound, the rest of the show was amazing and sounded great. Not too loud, and not too quiet. Perfect.

In the end, I was pretty happy about grabbing the seat in the balcony, because I got to see the entire stage and all of the band extremely well and extremely close. The guys sitting next to me screamed along with me the entire show, except for the new tracks, which they didn't know the lyrics to. The setlist kicked major ass, and my dreams came true when they played The Day the World Went Away.

At the end of the night, I picked up another litho and got 2 autographed Dresden Dolls cds that they were giving away. Very nice couple, those two, and extremely talented. Afterwards, Ed and I gathered up Antioch, and finally found Busanda. My parents decided to pick my friend and I up, which ruined the plans to go out to eat with my ETS compatriots.

I apologize, guys. I didn't mean for my parents to be such dicks. Hopefully we'll all meet again soon and be able to go out to eat after the next show.

Highlights:
-Meeting up with Busanda and Antioch
-Seeing the Dresden Dolls on the floor extremely close, without major crowding
-All of the people I met in line and during the performace
-Trent's 'This is for George Cocksucker Dubya!' before The Hand that Feeds
-The Only time segue in Closer

My first concert will go down in history as one of the best experiences in my life.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 7:22 pm · #346016

Terrible Lie (0:49, 11.8 megs)

The Hand That Feeds (0:46, 11.7 megs) - The video for the first 2/3 is bad because of the lighting but you get a good idea of the sound.

Wish (0:48, 7.35 megs) - I forgot to zoom in by the time I started shooting but it turned out to be a blessing because the lighting would have jacked it all up. What's good about this one is that you can see how packed the floor is and how crazy they were going over the song (~0:28 sec).

Aaaaaand... that's all I got.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 7:28 pm · #346019

You did good. Thanks!

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 7:34 pm · #346024

You're quite welcome. I hope the people that went last night that saw the videos before yousendit.com's limit was reached (which it was on a few that I know of) got to relive a few moments of the show like I do when I watch them.

Holy run-on sentence, Batgirl!

Anyway, no one ever really said anything about my question on "Bye Bye". Does *anyone* know?

Come on, guys! This question is of the utmost importance!

ok, not really. It will just make or break whether or not I get the import of WT.

-----
(edit: Who am I kidding? I'll end up getting it anyway.)

grooves Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 7:57 pm · #346042

Quick FYI to anyone wanting a poster from the Chicago show... they are only printing 300 and then splitting that to 150 per night. Add in the fact that everyone is allowed to buy two and guess what, about 75-80 people (tops) get posters per show. I waited until after to buy mine last night and was shutout. Don't make my mistake and assume you'll be able to get one after (although you then have to coddle it through the show and risk screwing it up...ugh!)

Also, I have pics and will be posting shorty... security didn't give me a hassle and I've been jacked with for taking pictures enough to know.

Anyone want to help me get that litho that I missed out on last night? Obviously willing to pay.

bw

Sat May 07, 2005 7:58 pm · #346044

i talked to a guy that was apparently let in to the show by the neighboring business or whatever it was on the right (as you face the building). the guy made people pay 60 dollars and let them in through the connected basement.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 8:02 pm · #346047

I believe it. I, too, talked to a guy who was saying that he knew someone (or met someone?) that got them in "through this dark, underground tunnel that was like a maze and [they] had to use their cell phones as flashlights to get through and then all of a sudden [they] were in."

He didn't mention paying or anything, just that they did that.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 8:10 pm · #346054

A guy standing next to me last night was telling me that's how he got in... through a boiler room in some catacomb kinda thing under the building. And he said something about how they almost got beat up...

Hmmmm, wonder how to hook up with this entrepreneur... Kidding!!

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 8:11 pm · #346056

grooves wrote: Also, I have pics and will be posting shorty... security didn't give me a hassle and I've been jacked with for taking pictures enough to know.

Anyone want to help me get that litho that I missed out on last night? Obviously willing to pay.

From what it looked like, to me, it seemed as if the guys didn't get searched as much as the females did. When I said that they ransacked my purse, I'm not exaggerating; the woman security guard tore through it like crazy. And its not as if I am shady-looking and would have drawn suspicion.

I just wonder how everyone else got their cameras in. The mind reels...

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 8:21 pm · #346061

Swykkpac wrote:Let's be clear: Dresden Dolls suck balls.

Hey, fuck you.

justmcg

Sat May 07, 2005 8:24 pm · #346067

Hey, some crackhead told me he wanted me to punch him in the face, did anyone run into this fuck? Also, id be willing to host all the images from this show on my webspace if someone sent their pics over to me, you can find me on AIM username: justmcg

justin
www.justmcg.com

HoneyWired Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 8:58 pm · #346092

Hey everyone, thanks for showing up at Neo last night... the show was amazing.

If you'd like to come again tonight after the show, please do... I saw a few people from MySpace, possibly here as well...

There will be plenty of Nails, Classic Industrial, EBM, Electro, & Rhythmic Noise to keep the night going.

Neo / 2350 N. Clark St.

party.honeywired.com

If you know of any other aftershow parties, please let me know! I didn't hear about anything else happening around town.

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:05 pm · #346094

jade4ugrl wrote:
Clocksrun wrote:It's saying Head Like A Hole for the Suck vid. Jade, but thanks anyway for whatever it is. All good things.
Sorry about that, I changed it in the post. Thanks for pointing it out. Uploading "Suck" now.

YOU ROCK. Thanks for all the vids.

NIN_Historian Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:05 pm · #346095

I saw this guy like crazy!

I knew it was the Historian. He was right next to the guys in the middle holding a flame up with their lighter... at least before it got brutal.

Now, does anyone know where I can possibly find pics of this show? The 6th?

Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Why didn't you say "Hi" to me. I wouldn't have bitten you! I'll be there tonight too! Yeah my wife and I were dead center about 2 rows out. Crowd got to be a bunch of ASSHOLES in the pit and we bailed back. Had some CUNT bitching at me that I was tall enough to see everything and she should be let in front of me. My wife said "Quit your bitching and be glad you are here" Bitch kept pushing and started pinching my arm, So she caught an elbow in some part of her body.

I was in a full arms locked triangle stance and people were relentless, not a cool buch of people on the floor. I saw a guy who made it about 10 seconds before ending up with a split lip.

Too much alcohol, weed and other bullshit going on there- I'm getting too old to deal with crack heads high as a kite. We spent the rest of the show enjoying it without people trying to "kick my ass" to get 3 inches closer to Trent!
NIN Historian

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:08 pm · #346100

No problem, lemonkey. Not like I had anything to do this morning other than upload a metric asston of videos to kill all of your bandwidth.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:13 pm · #346105

Great show! Thanks to everybody who put up pictures and videos. I wish the whole damn concert was recorded. I want to go tonight so badly. My biggest regrets were not getting a poster, and on the way out by the Merch. stand where Dresden Dolls were signing, it was so crowded everybody started pushing and elbowing. It was awful. I wanted to get them to sign something but couldn't get back over. I bought the t-shirt with the tour dates on the back and go figure, I washed it and it SHRUNK!! It feels like such a cheap shirt. Atleast cheap for a $60.00 t-shirt! I have been trying to find a poster on ebay but someone said they only made 300?!?

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:24 pm · #346114

JKoffler44 wrote:Great show! Thanks to everybody who put up pictures and videos. I wish the whole damn concert was recorded. I want to go tonight so badly.

Chances are, it will be. There have been for every other show on the tour, right?

Also, this was just posted on the other Chicago concert forum (from MarQ):

My buddy just had a minor crisis and bailed on me so I've got ONE EXTRA for tonight that I'll sell for face-ish value of $40!! PM me or Email me at marqarr@sbcglobal.net and I'll give you my phone # so wecan meet at the show. Then get offa yo ass and get down to the Congress!

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:24 pm · #346116

NIN_Historian wrote: Why didn't you say "Hi" to me. I wouldn't have bitten you! I'll be there tonight too! Yeah my wife and I were dead center about 2 rows out. Crowd got to be a bunch of ASSHOLES in the pit and we bailed back. Had some CUNT bitching at me that I was tall enough to see everything and she should be let in front of me. My wife said "Quit your bitching and be glad you are here" Bitch kept pushing and started pinching my arm, So she caught an elbow in some part of her body.

I was in a full arms locked triangle stance and people were relentless, not a cool buch of people on the floor. I saw a guy who made it about 10 seconds before ending up with a split lip.

Too much alcohol, weed and other bullshit going on there- I'm getting too old to deal with crack heads high as a kite. We spent the rest of the show enjoying it without people trying to "kick my ass" to get 3 inches closer to Trent!
NIN Historian

Anyone notice how Trent fell into the crowd near the beginning? Right before he threw a mic into the audience he sort of jumped in. Then later he pitched a tambourine into the audience. It flew up into the air a few times before finally staying with some lucky person.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:25 pm · #346119

Hey thanks for the heads up. You have been very helpful today!

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:26 pm · #346122

Eh, I try. What can I say? I'm lookin' out for my fellow fans.

I hope you get the ticket! And if you, get your poster early, sit back up in the balcony, and enjoy the fantastic view!

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:27 pm · #346123

jade4ugrl wrote:Eh, I try. What can I say? I'm lookin' out for my fellow fans.

Where the hell is your avatar pic from? It's hilarious!

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:27 pm · #346124

Yeah, I saw him fall in, I wasn't sure if it was on purpose of not. Whoever caught that tambourine is one lucky person indeed.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Sat May 07, 2005 9:29 pm · #346125

Admittedly, there were some real high-head assholes in that pit, as usual. They didn't really care about the music or the show, they only seemed to care about freaking out all over the goddamned place. The drunk crackhead I mentioned, earlier, was getting SO out-of-hand, I was SCRATCHING him HARD with my nails and it didn't even phase him. A few guys next to me told him to stop being an asshole, and the crackhead's eyes were all wild and he kinda wanted to get into a fight but his brain wasn't wired to even handle THAT at that particular moment. He was not on this planet.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:32 pm · #346128

I was next to this two guys in line before the show, and they kept saying "Dude, I heard that the chick in Dresden Dolls plays naked!" Everyone kept saying that he's a crackhead but he SWORE it was true. I saw a lot of people inside that were walking back and forth trying to find an extra ticket. I guess a lot of people had extras.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:38 pm · #346139

lemonkey wrote: Where the hell is your avatar pic from? It's hilarious!

There's two answers to the avatar pic.

Answer 1: I found it while searching for a different avatar pic for somewhere else on corbis.com of all places.

Answer 2: It was pointed out to me that its actually a photo for the cover of this book.

Either way, it always manages to stir up a comment or three. People are either amused or revolted by it; there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. haha

trezdustrial Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 9:41 pm · #346141

Cool. I'm going tonite, and it's nice to hear some of the experiences from last night. I'm tempted, but too old to try and get up front. I'm big enough where it wouldnt be a problem, but I'll just leave that for the younger crowd to enjoy

Looks like I'll be taking a camera in and hitting the balcony. I'm about 3 blocks from the Congress right now and hung out in Bucktown last night. Trying to get rested up before we head over there probably around 6:30 or so. definitely will report back probably sometime later tonite or tomorrow.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:44 pm · #346147

JKoffler44 wrote:I saw a lot of people inside that were walking back and forth trying to find an extra ticket. I guess a lot of people had extras.

There was this one cute-ish chick outside, about a block away from the venue, who wanted a ticket. The guy in front of us asked, "How much?"

Her: "What are you selling it for?"
Him: "What are you offering?"
Her: "Eh, I dunno. To be honest, I am kind of topping out at $50."

[silence]

Me (to the man): "I don't think girlfriend wanted to see Nine Inch Nails very badly."

The Man: "$50?! How about $50 and a blow job. Then we'd be talking."

Crude? Yes. I did laugh, though. Needless to say, the line kept moving forward and the girl was not in it.

ninnothingmore

Sat May 07, 2005 9:46 pm · #346150

did anyone else notice that they had posters hanging from the balcony? I was up there and my friends and i all got them.

Also, what was with the After Show being cancelled? all i know is that Trent left in his tour bus at like 11 45 ish and then it was called off.

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:47 pm · #346152

Things spotted while in line going into the show:

* Full slice of pizza, uneaten

* At least 5 disposable cameras

* 3 Metal Gear Solid tank tops

* Oreo cookie package, half eaten

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:48 pm · #346154

ninnothingmore wrote:did anyone else notice that they had posters hanging from the balcony? I was up there and my friends and i all got them.

Yeah, I snagged one, too. I was in the front to the center-left of the balcony last night. Seems like as soon as I noticed they were up and I snagged one, everyone else realized what was up and the masses ran to the edges and got them all up within about 30 seconds. haha

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:48 pm · #346155

I saw all the disposable cameras and the oreo cookies! Don't forget about all the lawn chairs and buckets

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 9:50 pm · #346156

lemonkey wrote:Things spotted while in line going into the show:

* Full slice of pizza, uneaten

* At least 5 disposable cameras

* 3 Metal Gear Solid tank tops

* Oreo cookie package, half eaten

YOU NOTICED THOSE TOO!? I also spotted some janky-looking makeup bag with cheap makeup in it, right past the tank tops. Oh, and an empty bottle of Jack Daniels. Someone had a good pre-party

My boyfriend: "Damn, I am tempted to eat that pizza... OOH, COOKIES!"

I was the voice of reason and restrained him.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 9:58 pm · #346162

There was this one cute-ish chick outside, about a block away from the venue, who wanted a ticket. The guy in front of us asked, "How much?"

Her: "What are you selling it for?"
Him: "What are you offering?"
Her: "Eh, I dunno. To be honest, I am kind of topping out at $50."

Was the girl blonde with boots on?

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 10:00 pm · #346165

I'm tempted, but too old to try and get up front.

Don't let that stop you...I'm near "Trent's age" (can't bring myself to say it) and I was in the thick of things last night. One of the best experiences of my life!

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 10:00 pm · #346166

Hah, those were the tank tops I stole from the Metal Gear Solid truck when the guy wasn't looking. I thought they were t-shirts when I took them, but when I realized the sad truth, I just left them there. I turned one of them into a makeshift thong, but my friend made me put it down =\

I got another lithograph, and after finding out how limited in quantity they are, I'm glad I went the distance.

EDIT: Doesn't anyone else find it funny that it rained at the listening party too? If Chicago has its own deity, it does not like NIN.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:03 pm · #346172

JKoffler44 wrote: Was the girl blonde with boots on?

Yep, wearing the black legwarmers over fishnets.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 10:04 pm · #346175

I ended up seeing her inside later on, I guess she found one for $50, or she gave up the blow job! I must have been in line right behind you because I think I saw when that guy said that. Was it right on the corner?

If someone picks up an extra lithograph, I will be willing to pay some extra for it.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:05 pm · #346177

hahahah too funny. We had a great time talking smack about people we see walk and drive by. So, if you standing near a snarky girl and her boyfriend, that was us. I apologize for our blatantly rude, uncouth, immature language.

-----

Come to think of it, I stuck out a bit in the crowd and wouldn't be surprised if someone saw me. I was one of the 4 people not wearing black. heh

Me: long, red hair with blonde streaks, a light blue t-shirt that said "More Cowbell" with a long, white sleeved t-shirt underneath and plain jeans.

Jade's confession time:

I was yelled at by this one girl after the show for getting in a cab that she tried to hail but was on the other side of thes street of.

"Suburbanite!" bwahahahah!!1one

Had I known she said this, and not just heard it from my boyfriend after the fact, I would've said, "SIMMAH DAWN NAH! *I* jumped into the middle of the street to hail him, sista."

Besides, I know he didn't hear her over his THUMPIN' Jackson 5 and pulled over because I ran into oncoming traffic to get him.

Anyhoo. I guess I just say this in case she is an ETS member. No hard feelings, eh?

Vulcanis Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:07 pm · #346180

HOLY CRAP! BEST CONCERT EVER!

I just, wow, I can not even explain with words how incredibly awesome this show was.

The Dresden Dolls - Well, I sort of like them, but they play a really awesome live show. Hahaha, they even did a cover of War Pigs at the end of their set, hearing that song with only piano and drums was fucking hilarious.

NIN - Well, they played one song, the volume was off, Trent started into another song of the new album, stopped and said, "Somebody fucked up!"

We then had to sit around and wait for like 20-30 minutes, basically it sucked because we were afraid Trent would be so pissed that he would cancel the show, but they eventually started the show back up and started off with Wish. From then on, jesus, the concert fucking rocked.

He played like, every single one of my favorite songs, except for perfect drug, but it was still worth the assraping I took on my ticket (150 bucks) For an experience like that, you cant put a price on it.

Also, right before playing The Hand That Feeds, Trent yelled,"And this is for that cocksucker Bush!" Oh man, the crowd cheered, then I saw them play with so much intensity and ferocity that it was just, wow, fucking amazing. I'm glad Trent has finally came out of his political shell over the past few years.

I really think the fuck up made Trent want to give us a show we would never forget, and he did just that. Haha, just goes to show that angry Trent is good Trent.

After the show, went to a bar called Neo in the Northwestern Campus area in Chicago, cool little goth club. Nice mix of people, cool atmosphere, didnt really get wasted or anything but I at least had to get a buzz on before did some dancing.

All in all, amazing show.

By the way, anyone that was in the balcony, do I look familiar to anyone?

Yes that is me and chuck palahniuk. I was the kid with the red hair, had a black t-shirt on and jeans. I was sitting/standing in the balcony section, second row like dead center of the balcony section. The section right of me, both rows had a group of like 5-6 friends. Yes, I was screaming the lyrics, yeah, so I kinda forgot the new lyrics already, so shoot me, heh, I'm working on it! I apologize as I was most likely tone deaf as all hell, but hey, it doesnt matter, right? My throat still hurts.

From all the talk about the floor area, I've done the mosh/getting kicked in the head thing before, its fun and wears you the fuck out, but I decided I wanted to be as comfortable as possible for this concert. The balcony was a great choice. I also chose not to drink at the show and instead drink at Neo afterwards, I think this was also a better decision as I was drunk enough with the pure energy I was getting from Trent and his bandmates.

On a side note, I find it hilarious that at the beginning of the show trent was wearing that white fluffy shirt, then when he got into it he was wearing that black muscle shirt. Damn, I never realized how fucking ripped he was, kinda makes me want to get back to weightlifting.

Wow, I am tired as hell but I am still fucking stoked.

Also, if anyone knows someone, or has access to the bootleg of this show, send me a pm or email (runyanma@msu.edu)

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sat May 07, 2005 10:11 pm · #346184

jade4ugrl wrote:hahahah too funny.

I think I was right behind you in line. Did this happen on a corner?

nihil Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat May 07, 2005 10:16 pm · #346187

jade4ugrl wrote:Closer Interlude (0:30, 7.32 megs)

is it possible for somebody to post this video again please??? the link isn't available anymore...thanks!

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:22 pm · #346194

Vulcanis wrote: By the way, anyone that was in the balcony, do I look familiar to anyone?

Yes that is me and chuck palahniuk. I was the kid with the red hair, had a black t-shirt on and jeans. I was sitting/standing in the balcony section, second row like dead center of the balcony section... Yes, I was screaming the lyrics, yeah, so I kinda forgot the new lyrics already, so shoot me, heh, I'm working on it!

I saw you. You were one section over, to my right (your left). I was just off of the aisle, two seats in, in the front row, with the camera filming a shitload.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:24 pm · #346197

JKoffler44 wrote:
I think I was right behind you in line. Did this happen on a corner?

Yep. And when it was raining, we were trying to keep dry under that garage. Again, sorry for the obnoxiousness if it was us that you were behind

bknollenberg

Sat May 07, 2005 10:27 pm · #346202

nihil wrote:
jade4ugrl wrote:Closer Interlude (0:30, 7.32 megs)
is it possible for somebody to post this video again please??? the link isn't available anymore...thanks!

I second that.

robot roll call Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:28 pm · #346204

NIN_Historian wrote: Why didn't you say "Hi" to me. I wouldn't have bitten you! I'll be there tonight too! Yeah my wife and I were dead center about 2 rows out. Crowd got to be a bunch of ASSHOLES in the pit and we bailed back.

Hey! This is my first post ever, so hi everyone. I was going to keep lurking until I saw your picture, Historian. You were right in front of me at the beginning of the show, and those loud guys with the lighters were right next to me. They were yelling about rollaids or something, it was pretty annoying. Also I'll admit that your tallness bugged me at first but I found a good angle and it wasn't a problem after that. I had to back out during the crushing wave of people as well, it was just too much for me to handle. All in all, though, it was one hell of a show.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:29 pm · #346205

Closer Interlude (0:30, 7.32 megs)

Vulcanis Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:34 pm · #346212

jade4ugrl wrote:
Vulcanis wrote: By the way, anyone that was in the balcony, do I look familiar to anyone?

Yes that is me and chuck palahniuk. I was the kid with the red hair, had a black t-shirt on and jeans. I was sitting/standing in the balcony section, second row like dead center of the balcony section... Yes, I was screaming the lyrics, yeah, so I kinda forgot the new lyrics already, so shoot me, heh, I'm working on it!
I saw you. You were one section over, to my right (your left). I was just off of the aisle, two seats in, in the front row, with the camera filming a shitload.

Now im feeling the creepy, you know who I am but I dont know who you are thing lol. Also, your avatar is broken, who knows if it had your picture lol.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:35 pm · #346215

Its not broken anymore and yes, it is me.

(har har har)

I was wearing a light blue t-shirt with a white, long-sleeved tee underneath, jeans, and have long, red hair with blonde streaks.

Vulcanis Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:37 pm · #346218

jade4ugrl wrote:Its not broken anymore and yes, it is me.

(har har har)

you know. its actually not working for me. I think your website might be getting too much traffic for the webserver to handle cuz of the pictures you posted earlier. erinblog.com or whatever is timing out for me

do you have AIM? Perhaps you could file transfer me the pictures and video you took, that would be hella awesome. djvulcanis on aim.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 10:41 pm · #346223

I just went to my site, hard-refreshed the pages, and everything is running smoothly. Odd...

I could send you the pictures but with the videos combined, it's over 230 megs so... transferring all that = not-so-likely. Was there something in particular?

And if you can guess my AIM name, you win a video transfer

update: It was Vulcanis's fault.

mrstarfucker Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 10:55 pm · #346234

Your avatar rules.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 11:03 pm · #346240

Heh thanks.

crzyed

Sat May 07, 2005 11:08 pm · #346252

I was lucky to sneak in my camera and recorded must of the set (except gave up, suck and 3 song encore, ran out of memory). If someone wants to host the file, I would be happy to share, let me know.

eddie@gate.net

somewhat_ Grand Pontiff

Sat May 07, 2005 11:23 pm · #346264

Great Show!

jade4ugrl, Thanks for posting the videos and pics!

I especially like the vids since they were taken very close to where Vulcanis and I were at on the balcony.

I thought the sound quality was great after the fuckups earlier. Maybe the sound is better from the balcony? I'm not sure that would make any sense, but I guess I just don't agree with evyone else that said the sound quality was bad.

Vulcanis Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 11:26 pm · #346267

somewhat sore wrote:Great Show!

jade4ugrl, Thanks for posting the videos and pics!

I especially like the vids since they were taken very close to where Vulcanis and I were at on the balcony.

I thought the sound quality was great after the fuckups earlier. Maybe the sound is better from the balcony? I'm not sure that would make any sense, but I guess I just don't agree with evyone else that said the sound quality was bad.

It is much easier to criticize the sound when youve seen more than one show before. This being the first NIN show I've been too, of course I will think the sound is amazing.

But, from a sound engineers viewpoint(my job), the sound quality really was pretty bad. But hell, you dont have much to work with as far as accoustics go for a place like that, they did the best job they could.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sat May 07, 2005 11:39 pm · #346281

NIN_Historian wrote:I saw this guy like crazy! I knew it was the Historian. He was right next to the guys in the middle holding a flame up with their lighter... at least before it got brutal.

Now, does anyone know where I can possibly find pics of this show? The 6th?

Thanks in advance.

Why didn't you say "Hi" to me. I wouldn't have bitten you! I'll be there tonight too! Yeah my wife and I were dead center about 2 rows out. Crowd got to be a bunch of ASSHOLES in the pit and we bailed back. Had some CUNT bitching at me that I was tall enough to see everything and she should be let in front of me. My wife said "Quit your bitching and be glad you are here" Bitch kept pushing and started pinching my arm, So she caught an elbow in some part of her body.

I was in a full arms locked triangle stance and people were relentless, not a cool buch of people on the floor. I saw a guy who made it about 10 seconds before ending up with a split lip.

Too much alcohol, weed and other bullshit going on there- I'm getting too old to deal with crack heads high as a kite. We spent the rest of the show enjoying it without people trying to "kick my ass" to get 3 inches closer to Trent!
NIN Historian

lol, I didn't say hi because I was too freaked from being that close, like I've been saying. Still though, I was also kind of excited enough to say hi to someone I didn't exactly know.. I was stupid not to, but it all happened so fast. I was like, well shit, this guy looks familar. Has to be him... I asked everyone around me isn't that the Historian guy? It was cool. I was wearing the red flannel if that helps at all? Unwise choice but I forgot about removing some layers before getting in.

But yeah, I saw you to my lower left view from where I was in the front right section right behind the bars - I saw you smirking when some guy with a huge flame in the center (at the time) and then that was the last time. I'm in Ohio right now, I would've done anything to go to both, but it was hard enough getting there that day, and who would've known I'd be right up front. Incredible times.

Vulcanis Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 11:40 pm · #346283

crzyed wrote:I was lucky to sneak in my camera and recorded must of the set (except gave up, suck and 3 song encore, ran out of memory). If someone wants to host the file, I would be happy to share, let me know.

eddie@gate.net

sent you an email.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sat May 07, 2005 11:42 pm · #346286

somewhat sore wrote:Great Show!

jade4ugrl, Thanks for posting the videos and pics!

You're quite welcome.

nihil Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun May 08, 2005 12:51 am · #346348

jade4ugrl wrote:Its not broken anymore and yes, it is me.

thanks a bunch

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun May 08, 2005 1:00 am · #346360

There was an encore?! FUCK! What songs were played?

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 1:09 am · #346367

There wasn't one. I think they meant the break after "Suck" and then going onto "The Hand That Feeds".

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 1:35 am · #346393

jade4ugrl wrote:There wasn't one. I think they meant the break after "Suck" and then going onto "The Hand That Feeds".

Nod. They just went straight into the track they probably intended to be the encore if we didn't have the fuckup at the beginning.

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 1:37 am · #346398

Can't wait to hear how tonight's show went...could only get tix for last night but I'm not complaining :p

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun May 08, 2005 1:40 am · #346400

lemonkey wrote:Can't wait to hear how tonight's show went...could only get tix for last night but I'm not complaining :p

Me either. =)

I swung by the theater again earlier, today's crowd seems a lot younger, looks like all the other highschoolers went for the Saturday show. Good thing I went to the Friday one, then

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 1:42 am · #346402

lemonkey wrote:Can't wait to hear how tonight's show went...could only get tix for last night but I'm not complaining :p

Ditto man, ditto.

All I've been doing today is remembering back...

...listening to each track according to the setlist that was played last night.

Beautiful

NINphomaniac Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 2:11 am · #346420

ok, we left Wisconsin late to begin with, and then of course got stuck in Chicago’s rush hour, so I knew we’d arrive way too late to even have a chance at a spot up front. Luckily we made it all the way there with no major problems, so I’m not going to complain.

We walked to the venue from the parking garage, instead of taking a cab. Finding one that’ll actually pick you up is a lost cause. Seemed to take an eternity too because we didn’t really know the exact path to take n had to stop n ask for directions. We finally were in the home stretch when we seen the tour busses and the crowd of people in line. The security folks treated us like infants too. “Go form a line”, “Ok, now you can cross the street” ………..BLAH! Then the people who skimmed us over inside did a shitty job, I coulda smuggled anything in that place if I had intended. Not that I wanted them searching my every orifice, but still.

Next time I see nails, I’m either going to wear a suit of armor, let a skunk spray me rotten, or wear an electrical shock transmitting suit. I want everyone to stay away from me in the pit...cuz dammit, I’m bound n determined to be up there when Trent sings Piggy. Lame ass moshing idiots ruin it for people actually wanting to enjoy shows. Don’t get me wrong, I understand people’s desire to move and groove/jump around like baboons to Trent’s sweet jams, but stay the fuck out of my personal space FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I’ve never had a good “pit” experience, except for when I seen Skinny Puppy at The Rave in Milwaukee. People were very well behaved at that show, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Anyway, we ended up in a balcony seat, which was fine by me because all the people in front of me sat down 90% of the time (wtf!). I wish I’d brought my binoculars though. That would’ve been some tight shit to see close up. Trent is soooooooooooo ripped. I remember how tiny he was back in the PHM days.

So yea, one song, approximately a half hour anxiously waiting for things to get fixed, then back to business. The set list was pretty satisfying. I’d wanted to see Reptile live n had the chance finally. BUT, I’m sorta disappointed they didn’t play more from the new album, especially Only. That song is seriously funky! And one of these days I’d love to see Into the Void & Perfect Drug at a Nails show. Hell, Trent should just play every one of his friggin songs n make everyone happy...lol...right?!?!

I’d like to know the story behind Rezn’s red stained sleeve. And boy oh boy, did he get really intimate with that mic stand a few times! anyone got footage of that?! *DROOLS*

Once again, at the end of the show, security guards acted like asses. My cousin had a cup of water he carried out n this dude assumed that it was alcohol n bitched him out like a little child. I was about ready to say “go home already!”. But the guy would’ve been to dense to understand.

We walked back to the car, which was utter buttloads of fun for me. The guys kept getting way ahead of me n I’d hafta run to catch up to em. They were just walking normal too, which was funny, yet aggravating. We made a food stop at BK n headed back. I was too tired to write up my review last night n crashed soon after getting home.

NOTE: If you’re that HOT guy with the curly hair, who I briefly spoke to while in line to get a drink up on the balcony floor level...you should drop me a line. Our eye contact exchanges were priceless, and I can’t stop thinking about you! This was during the little intermission, after the sound fucked up. I had the old school NIN shirt on with the band’s picture on front. I also had the black bondage tape on my arms, n wore black lipstick. *sigh* I doubt I’ll ever see your ass again anyway, but I had to try-

sugarplum Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun May 08, 2005 2:36 am · #346440

Hello, all. I'm new here!

I was at the Friday show and it was *excellent.* I saw NIN a few times back in 94/95 and the shows rocked, but the small venue was so intimate and full of energy.

The seating at Congress was decent - I just can't do a mosh pit and liked the option of having my 'own little space' in front of a seat that was still close enough to the stage to see Trent well. I only got bonked on my head when I was sitting during the sound problem - someone was squishing through the row behind me (but hey, they apologized!)

I was thrilled with the set list --- if I could have had one request it would've been "Last," but I can't complain. I loved everything they played - and was so happy to hear "Reptile," "Suck," and "Wish."

It was funny when Trent first came out - my husband was like "That's Trent!" and I was like "It is? In white?" Then the lights kicked in, and it was Trent!

Trent's hair looked really good, by the way. I like the 'do.'

I wish I could've had tickets for both nights and can't wait to read some reviews about Saturday night's show!

sunspot111 Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 3:17 am · #346486

All I can say is that was completely my dream come true. Ever since I started to like them I have been waiting. I got there at 11:19am to be exact and met some incredabely hilarious people. I can not complain about the set list because in my eyes whatever Trent wants to play is alright with me. The one thing that made the whole experience perfect was there was guy (Kevin. Did not get his last name.)who came by my friends and I who didn't have a ticket. He was on ticketmaster when they sold out and just missed them. He was sittin there all day trying to get one as people walking by would play with him and say "O, I got one" or like "Good Luck...pff". Somehow I saw him inside. I don't know how he got there, but all I know is he was happy and that made the whole night perfect.

For all the people who got there pretty early and walked up the line a few times or even once, I was in the group with the bozo buckets and who had the like couch thingy. So if anyone out there remembers or saw it, lemme know. Lol.

Nin live was everything I could have imagined. The back pannels were freaking sweet.

Last thing. I want to know if anyone else saw Trent wipe blood from under his nose and wipe it on the mic stand.

"HIS NAME IS ROBERT PAULSEN!!!"

ninfan4life

Sun May 08, 2005 3:18 am · #346488

lol so im reading this article on here. To my surprise its my cousin! Wow im slow i thought it sounded alittle to close to home lol! Once i read about the water it hit me that she was talking about me. That was a great show last night. Woulda been better had he played Deep, Something I can never have, Perfect Drug, Into the void, we're in this together now, Right where it belongs, everyday is exactly the same. Those are the songs i wanted to hear! grrrrr still the show was amazing and when he played burn and gave up that made my day. I hope tonight show didnt get those songs i'll be pissed! The lighting was awesome last night! peace out nin fans

fugeeu Grand Pontiff

Sun May 08, 2005 3:28 am · #346502

sunspot111 wrote:Last thing. I want to know if anyone else saw Trent wipe blood from under his nose and wipe it on the mic stand.

When did this happen? Maybe that was the blood on the sleeve of his white shirt? I just thought the blood looked fake. Maybe it was the lighting that made it look fake to me.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 3:32 am · #346511

sunspot111 wrote: Last thing. I want to know if anyone else saw Trent wipe blood from under his nose and wipe it on the mic stand.

During what time of the show would you say that you saw this happen?

sunspot111 Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 3:51 am · #346542

Clocksrun wrote:
sunspot111 wrote: Last thing. I want to know if anyone else saw Trent wipe blood from under his nose and wipe it on the mic stand.
During what time of the show would you say that you saw this happen?

It happened right as he grabbed the mic to start singing The Wretched. I saw his finger wipe his nose and then wipe it on the stand. It could have been set up. He did have the fake blood on his arm. I dunno. I mean like I wasn't scared but I was thinking that can't be good. I dunno. All I know is that I saw him wipe something red from his nose. I was on the left side of the stage and it was under the right side of his nose. It could have been lighting. He was obviously perfectly fine.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 4:01 am · #346558

I see I see. Yeah coming to think of it, I actually specifically remember only looking at Jerome around the time Trent came on stage to my left. So I wouldn't be able to tell you much about him wiping his nose. I was just so shocked to be that close and directly infront of Dillon. Slowly I began to look over at the rest of the band I guess. And I was trying to get settled in as well 'cause there was a large force pressing me and this girl forward as soon as they all took the stage.

bknollenberg

Sun May 08, 2005 4:04 am · #346562

So who else is insanely sad that it's over. I hear about Pinion supposedly opening and just hate myself, haha. Great memories.

sunspot111 Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 4:08 am · #346569

Clocksrun wrote:I see I see. Yeah coming to think of it, I actually specifically remember only looking at Jerome around the time Trent came on stage to my left. So I wouldn't be able to tell you much about him wiping his nose. I was just so shocked to be that close and directly infront of Dillon. Slowly I began to look over at the rest of the band I guess. And I was trying to get settled in as well 'cause there was a large force pressing me and this girl forward as soon as they all took the stage.

When trent came out, he was the only thing my eyes would look at. It was like my eyes were steel and he was a magnet.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 4:12 am · #346575

bknollenberg wrote:So who else is insanely sad that it's over. I hear about Pinion supposedly opening and just hate myself, haha. Great memories.

I seriously think I'm in some kind of withdrawl stage at the moment. And probably will forever be until the arena show they're bound to have in Ohio on their return to America after they go around the world. I don't know what to say right now other than this will be one of my highlights of the year.

And it appears to be that this show was a very popular one indeed with all these damn hits and other people in various sites speaking about it. It's just cool to know that I went to it. It could have something to do with the hitch in the beginning, and then them turning around and rocking the joint like crazy.

I don't know, I don't care. I just urge everyone that got shots to share. Thanks so much to those who've gone out of their way to send me stuff and display in the open here.

cheese_procedure Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 4:22 am · #346586

Hey everyone I just got my pictures and they are not that great. If anyone has better pictures or has any videos please e-mail me and tell me where to get them. My e-mail is cheese_procedure@email.com Anyways here is a link to the pictures that turned out half ass good. Also we waited till about 1:30 after the show cuz the security guards told us that they were in there doing backstage stuff. Turns out they were wrong BUT he let us go on the stage and let us take pictures by Jerome's drums

. When we thanked him and were walking out he handed me a towel. It's clean but I figure they dont go and buy new towels for every show. So I've got a towel that they use to wipe all there sweat on WOOHOOOOOO!!

Here's the link to the pictures that turned out decent:
http://cheeseprocedure.tripod.com/nin/

sunspot111 Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 4:36 am · #346605

Sweet pics man. Reptile was amazing!!!. Prob one of the my favs of the night.

spytech Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 4:41 am · #346610

sunspot111 wrote: Last thing. I want to know if anyone else saw Trent wipe blood from under his nose and wipe it on the mic stand.

Yeah, I saw this too. Was a few feet from him front and center. Thought I was seeing things, as no one else around me said anything about it.

cheese_procedure Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 4:56 am · #346631

ScottBookG4 Grand Pontiff

Sun May 08, 2005 5:27 am · #346668

This thread was pretty interesting, except for the "did you see me? i was wearing blah blah blah" parts...

Thanks for the videos, jade. much love.

windsoffame9 Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 5:34 am · #346674

justmcg wrote:Hey, some crackhead told me he wanted me to punch him in the face, did anyone run into this fuck? Also, id be willing to host all the images from this show on my webspace if someone sent their pics over to me, you can find me on AIM username: justmcg

justin
www.justmcg.com

i saw that guy. the fuck without the shirt. he was pissing the fuck out of me. i was right to the right of him.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 5:40 am · #346683

ScottBookG4 wrote:This thread was pretty interesting, except for the "did you see me? i was wearing blah blah blah" parts...

Thanks for the videos, jade. much love.

No prob. Gotta share the love.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 5:55 am · #346703

Has anyone heard any word about recordings of the show last night (Friday, 05/05)?

If anyone does, I'd love a heads up. Please either PM or e-mail me at jade4ugrl at comcast dot net. Thanks! <3

Pucuck Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 12:05 pm · #346861

same here, shoot me a PM. I heard someone behind me talking about recording the show. Don't know if its a good recording or not, but lets hope it surfaces somewhere.

maxpower

Sun May 08, 2005 2:25 pm · #346928

I just have to tell you guys that you're awesome. Thanks so much for all the pics and videos. It was truly a kickass show and my first time seeing them, now I have all these pics and videos too. Thanks again!

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Sun May 08, 2005 3:36 pm · #346969

When NIN came out and everybody started smoking weed, This security guy walked past me and said "Hmm it smells like Otto's jacket!" I thought that was so funny. I haven't seen the Simpsons in a long time but I remember that line!

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 3:57 pm · #346984

There was a ton of weed up front.

I said to myself, alright so the main reason I'm here, Nails. Let's lay on this girl's dreads some more, ahahaha...

The stoners were rather nice/funny though, as usual.

Drunked up people, nnnnot so nice.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Sun May 08, 2005 4:44 pm · #347017

Just a quick note to everyone about the pictures- I had to pull them because of the bandwidth usage.

Since I posted them, I had over THREE GIGS of transfer due to the hits here and a certain someone hotlinking them (and no, I am not going to name names). I don't mind the hits here, it just took me by surprise.

So, if you'd like to host them yourself, I'll send you the pictures. But for now, I had to pull them. Sorry!

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Sun May 08, 2005 9:34 pm · #347260

Finally got back into town from my NIN weekend vacation. Greatest two nights ever. Since everyone pretty much posted everything that happend already, I am just here to say that I will post my pictures after I develop them tomorrow at work and play with them, and make them all better. So, I hope they all came out great, especially the one of me and the man himself.

Also, the great performance put aside, I would have to say that Aaron really gave a show in itself.

Seeing Jeordie throw down a mic stand was priceless.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 10:00 pm · #347277

Aaron drop kicked his cab so hard on the 6th as soon as Jerome had lift off on the drum beat for You Know What You Are?, and then soon enough in some 10 seconds, that was over. But yeah, as soon as I heard a crash from the already mangled guitar cab he had set up on a mini-riser, I took any step back I could possibly take. Frightening moments!

But I'm kind of glad there was a minor sound problem... and not a cancellation combined - it was something more memorable and to the looks of it, they played more songs by a little, not counting YKWYA? And definitely seeing them all on stage so close while the big wait began, that was worth it. Jerome was literally still behind the kit, some kind of statue. We kept yelling his name. Couldn't tell if he was looking at us or not.

Magrão Prince Adept

Sun May 08, 2005 11:20 pm · #347350

Here's the deal.

I managed somehow to get ahold of the Ebay seller I bought my ticket from at 150.00 thru the net, Myspace of all places where I normally lounge at, as you can see here in my full review/blog entry from the show.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea ... 0508161520

(check it out and comment if you're a Myspace user, thanks!)

Anyway, moving right along, I'm privelaged to show these incredible shots taken all by the person who sold me the ticket, Ryan

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PS / I'm going to be free and available to send a couple of VIDEO clips that Ryan captured to anyone here who wishes, so don't feel hesitant to PM me with your e-mail address. There's low bandwith on his site so this'll have to do, but has been going faster than I expected.

The footage is of both Hurt and Wish he caught - INCREDIBLE footage and sound.

...mainly Hurt, just beautiful how the crowd participates on this clip from the floor.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 12:08 am · #347412

Does anyone have an extra lithograph? I wasn't able to get a poster after the show. I will pay some extra for it! E-mail me at JKoffler44@Hotmail.com

Magrão Prince Adept

Mon May 09, 2005 12:11 am · #347415

Same here JKoffler. I need one bad.

Clocksrun@hotmail.com or just PM me any time.

The even MORE sad part of it all is, many bought theirs on Friday in the lobby way before they were allowed into the theatre itself, and ended up leaving with it ripped to shreds or out of their hands in general. Sorry for any of those people. But in a way that's a damn waste.

Suck suck suck.

RyanK Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 12:43 am · #347445

Heh, was gonna post those pics here but looks like you got it taken care of for me.

Just got done reading this thread.. gotta love 100 people having compeletly different experiences at the show.

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 12:45 am · #347447

Clocksrun wrote:Suck suck suck.

Yeah, well some bastard is out there with the two posters that he stole from my friend's pocket. No justice in the world.

crzyed

Mon May 09, 2005 12:51 am · #347451

i have some video of the show... if you send me your im< i will transfer. I have reduced songs to 5 megs each. Not the best quality but you get a good feel for the concert.

Plus you get to see an interesting version of the wretched.

-eddie

eddie@gate.net

crzyed

Mon May 09, 2005 12:51 am · #347452

i have some video of the show... if you send me your im< i will transfer. I have reduced songs to 5 megs each. Not the best quality but you get a good feel for the concert.

Plus you get to see an interesting version of the wretched.

-eddie

eddie@gate.net

Magrão Prince Adept

Mon May 09, 2005 12:54 am · #347457

crzyed - Clocksrun@hotmail.com if you have the time

I'd love to see what I couldn't from The Wretched - I was seriously in too much shock still, and I think the big wait after it helped, so I could be readily pumped for Wish.

somewhat_ Grand Pontiff

Mon May 09, 2005 12:56 am · #347460

crzyed wrote:i have some video of the show... if you send me your im< i will transfer. I have reduced songs to 5 megs each. Not the best quality but you get a good feel for the concert.

Plus you get to see an interesting version of the wretched.

-eddie

eddie@gate.net

I just sent you an email. thanks!

Nails7 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 1:13 am · #347474

Another desparate request, probably futile, for a 5/6 litograph...they were sold out by the time I made my way up to the counter....if anyone has one they are willing to sell let me know

Nails7 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 1:28 am · #347486

Another desparate request, probably futile, for a 5/6 litograph...they were sold out by the time I made my way up to the counter....if anyone has one they are willing to sell let me know

crzyed

Mon May 09, 2005 2:51 am · #347586

thanks to justin, some video (13 songs) can be found here:

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

JoeyZ MikeyLiz

Mon May 09, 2005 2:58 am · #347593

I passed on the Lithograph thing. The with teeth poster is much cooler and alot cheaper. I don't need a poster to help me remember my first nine inch nails concert.

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 3:08 am · #347609

damn, are these the whole songs?!? Thanks a lot!

justmcg

Mon May 09, 2005 3:13 am · #347613

crzyed wrote:thanks to justin, some video (13 songs) can be found here:

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

and also, go to my normal site! nin fans might like my music, http://www.justmcg.com/

justmcg

Mon May 09, 2005 3:16 am · #347618

justmcg wrote:
crzyed wrote:thanks to justin, some video (13 songs) can be found here:

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

and also, go to my normal site! nin fans might like my music, http://www.justmcg.com/

double quote, i forgot, also anyone that has any additional photos or video or sound or whatever from this show (or the show on the 7th) please contact me so i can add them to the collection for everyone to download. thanks!

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 3:18 am · #347621

justmcg wrote:
justmcg wrote:
crzyed wrote:thanks to justin, some video (13 songs) can be found here:

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

and also, go to my normal site! nin fans might like my music, http://www.justmcg.com/

double quote, i forgot, also anyone that has any additional photos or video or sound or whatever from this show (or the show on the 7th) please contact me so i can add them to the collection for everyone to download. thanks!

I cannot thank you enough for these!

justmcg

Mon May 09, 2005 3:19 am · #347623

there is more on the way, keep checkin

crzyed

Mon May 09, 2005 3:21 am · #347624

glad you like.

these were recorded with a small nikon coolpix camera. it was all i was able to sneak in. security was very tight.

if anyone has any suggestions for a tiny mini-dv camera, I will be at the Boston show this Friday.

Would love to gett ber quality than 3x zoom.

In the meantime, enjoy what we were able to grab.

Thanks again to Justin for the hosting.

-eddie
eddie@gate.net

Antioch Master ad Vitam

Mon May 09, 2005 3:30 am · #347633

I have a newfound respect for the title track now. Wow.

BTW, thanks a lot, Halo_X!

Magrão Prince Adept

Mon May 09, 2005 3:38 am · #347645

I'd like to thank Eddie in the open. You're good people man.

Gees, this takes care of a lot of sending to other people individually. Watch away people. I know I am.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 4:15 am · #347682

From today's edition of the Chicago Sun-Times...

Nine Inch Nails wipes out glitch with performance

May 8, 2005

BY DAVE HOFER

Though major technical difficulties ensued after only one song, Trent Reznor's 2005 version of Nine Inch Nails persevered during the first of two sold-out shows Friday night at the Congress Theater. Decked out in black, the band performed with at least double the presence of its five members (six if you count the irritatingly ever-present stagehand, whose sole purpose it seemed was to run around picking up microphone stands with a flashlight in his mouth). With surprisingly little time after well-chosen openers the Dresden Dolls, Trent and Co. eased into the slow but powerful opener "The Wretched," followed by an immediate segue into ...nothing.

With the stage lit by only a few orange lights, the break between songs stretched from tension-building to yawn-inducing, when it became clear that something was wrong, sound-wise. Amid massive boos from the packed house and a plea to the crowd from a crew member to "bear with [them]," fans began to stir uncomfortably and check the score of the Bulls playoff game via their cell phones.

The pause in music stretched to 20 minutes, someone backstage flipped the right switch, and the band steamrolled into the punk-industrial cuts "Wish" and "March of the Pigs," the latter from the decade-old smash record "The Downward Spiral." The songs, both from the same period, have aged well. And like a fine wine, the songs took the edge off the angst of the wait, and apologies later seemed superfluous in the wake of tight musicianship and a seizure-inducing light show.

Easily follows core audience

With a potential disaster avoided, Nine Inch Nails settled nicely into a groove, bashing out mostly what the people wanted to hear with little filler. Tracks like "The Day the World Went Away" from 1999's highly underrated "The Fragile" provided some much-needed breathing room from not only the dense sound blaring through the speakers, but also the incredible heat and smoke-filled air of the Congress.

Touring in support of the just-released "With Teeth," the band played the title track to a much better response than some anticipated. With no time for an encore, the band banged out the depressing ballad "Hurt" and 1989's "Head Like a Hole." Though the two vary in style, they were broken up nicely by the first single from "With Teeth," "The Hand That Feeds."

Nine Inch Nails seems to have somewhat easily followed its core audience from rebellious high school outcasts into more mature, open-minded adults. Transitioning effortlessly from all-out attacks on their instruments to more epic moments, Nine Inch Nails may have faltered at the start of Friday's show, but more than made up for it by reminding fans why they were there.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 09, 2005 4:35 am · #347701

That's so fucked-up. Major technical difficulties did NOT ensue after one song. Put down the pipe, Hofer. The technical difficulties started the moment NIN hit the stage! Nobody could hear them! My home stereo is louder! This no-volume fun lasted throughout The Frail, The Wretched, and whatever the hell the 3rd song was, which Reznor stopped when he discovered the problem.

GentleRed GentleRed

Mon May 09, 2005 4:36 am · #347703

jade4ugrl wrote:From today's edition of the Chicago Sun-Times...

Nine Inch Nails wipes out glitch with performance

May 8, 2005

BY DAVE HOFER

Though major technical difficulties ensued after only one song, Trent Reznor's 2005 version of Nine Inch Nails persevered during the first of two sold-out shows Friday night at the Congress Theater. Decked out in black, the band performed with at least double the presence of its five members (six if you count the irritatingly ever-present stagehand, whose sole purpose it seemed was to run around picking up microphone stands with a flashlight in his mouth). With surprisingly little time after well-chosen openers the Dresden Dolls, Trent and Co. eased into the slow but powerful opener "The Wretched," followed by an immediate segue into ...nothing....blah blah blah

Aww, poor Leo. I think it's cute how he runs around with a flashlight in his mouth, but that's just me.

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 4:44 am · #347711

Beavette - I know, right?

My personal favorite line of the article was...

"Nine Inch Nails seems to have somewhat easily followed its core audience from rebellious high school outcasts into more mature, open-minded adults."

Crack-smoking Hofer obviously doesn't read ETS. *snickersnickerchuckle*

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 09, 2005 4:58 am · #347725

Beavette wrote:That's so fucked-up. Major technical difficulties did NOT ensue after one song. Put down the pipe, Hofer. The technical difficulties started the moment NIN hit the stage! Nobody could hear them! My home stereo is louder! This no-volume fun lasted throughout The Frail, The Wretched, and whatever the hell the 3rd song was, which Reznor stopped when he discovered the problem.

The song was going to be You know what you are?

pearllady Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 5:48 am · #347784

justmcg wrote:there is more on the way, keep checkin

I think I love you.

Thanks.

I hope you're a dude.

plummer Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 11:56 am · #347954

Beavette wrote:That's so fucked-up. Major technical difficulties did NOT ensue after one song. Put down the pipe, Hofer. The technical difficulties started the moment NIN hit the stage! Nobody could hear them! My home stereo is louder! This no-volume fun lasted throughout The Frail, The Wretched, and whatever the hell the 3rd song was, which Reznor stopped when he discovered the problem.

Yeah, Alessandro said he could hear everything just fine through his ear piece. So presumably the other guys could too. The problem was that the soundboard computer crashed (they've got this cool set up where once the sound guy sets all the levels for that venue, he can 'save' it so that if he ever comes back to that venue he's all ready to go!). So it took a while to get it back up and ready after that - thus the 20 minutes I guess. Not really the sound guys fault if the computer crashed.

Magrão Prince Adept

Mon May 09, 2005 12:38 pm · #347966

JoeyZ wrote:I passed on the Lithograph thing. The with teeth poster is much cooler and alot cheaper. I don't need a poster to help me remember my first nine inch nails concert.

Yeah it was also my first Nails' show, but in the front row, why else do you think I'd cherish a lith? Come on now.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 09, 2005 12:44 pm · #347970

plummer wrote:Yeah, Alessandro said he could hear everything just fine through his ear piece. So presumably the other guys could too. The problem was that the soundboard computer crashed (they've got this cool set up where once the sound guy sets all the levels for that venue, he can 'save' it so that if he ever comes back to that venue he's all ready to go!). So it took a while to get it back up and ready after that - thus the 20 minutes I guess. Not really the sound guys fault if the computer crashed.

Hmmmm, thanks, that's interesting. I also think the Congress is cursed, however.

trezdustrial Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 12:46 pm · #347971

Good review of the show:

http://www.suntimes.com/output/rock/cst-nws-nine08.html

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 1:36 pm · #347988

From today's Chicago Tribune. It's on-line and also on the front page of the Tempo section with a picture fromthe show.

Reznor's fury is razor sharp, all-conquering

By Joshua Klein
Special to the Tribune
Published May 9, 2005

Trent Reznor stood screaming into his microphone, face contorted with rage, while his band pounded and slashed at their instruments. The problem was that Reznor's screaming was about the only element of "The Wretched" that anyone could hear.

At the Congress Theatre Friday night, for the first of two high-profile, sold-out shows by Reznor's band, Nine Inch Nails, the venue's sound system failed, reducing the band to an awkward pantomime and leaving all but those closest to the stage monitors scratching their heads, confused. Reznor expressed his dissatisfaction with a string of expletives before he and the band stomped off.

The set resumed after a 20-minute delay, and the imposingly buff Reznor -- was annoyed. The group plowed into "Wish" and "March of the Pigs," two of the angriest songs in Nine Inch Nails' vast catalog of angry songs, while Reznor took his aggression out on various roadies, instruments and himself.

During "Piggy" he plowed into drummer Jerome Dillon's set, dislodging several toms, and fell off the lip of the stage, finishing the song mere inches from his fans, who were screaming every word. It was at least a half-hour before any sense of equilibrium returned to the set. By then Reznor had exorcised his demons -- at least his most recent ones -- and returned to the tried-and-true industrial dirges and hard rock anthems of anomie he perfected long ago.

Bad sound or not, and despite the relative lack of new material from the solid new disc "With Teeth," the band was on fire by the time they wrapped up with the 1-2-3 punch of "The Hand That Feeds," "Hurt" and "Head Like a Hole."

If the point of this tour playing small venues is to remind those lucky enough to score tickets what a formidable force the band remains, mission accomplished. Yes, a rickety venue such as the Congress might lead to a few unwelcome technical glitches, but as his lyrics make clear, Reznor's a pro when it comes to making the most out of pain and misery.

plummer Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 2:59 pm · #348051

[quote="BeavetteHmmmm, thanks, that's interesting. I also think the Congress is cursed, however.

[/quote]

Oh quite probably! The curse certainly would have caused the computer to crash. Definitely

But at least they got it working again!

NIN_Historian Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 3:11 pm · #348063

NIN Historian Review:
5/6/05 Chicago:

What a day, the wife and I get up and head for Chicago. We grab some food, Wife takes a nap and it is off to meet some friends in line in front of the Congress!

We stand in line for just a bit and in we go. Mad rush to the stage to find that once we are all in the pit- only 1/3 of it is filled. I know I feel like an idiot! Even still you have people starting to slightly push and jockey for position and the only people on stage are the crew setting up.

The Dresden Dolls hit the stage on time and I am about 3 “rows” out. I had listened to some DD songs off their website and wanted to give them a fair shake when I got to see them live, as I really didn’t like their studio recordings. Let me say, having the bass drum kick about 6 feet from my chest, I have to admit they blew me away. Their timing and showmanship was flawless and I actually enjoyed myself quite a bit during their set. They covered Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”- they should END their set with this song. If they had any doubters- this song converted quite a few. I was thoroughly impressed with their rendition! All I can say is Brian is a madman on Drums. He absolutely owned them; I was very impressed with his skills!

About 15 minutes for a set change and NIN bursts onto the stage. “The Frail/Wretched” starts the crowd off right and sets the tone for the show, at the same moment the crowd goes from excited to downright violent and brutal. The surge rushes in and people are near suffocation in less than 2 minutes. I’m in a full locked wrist triangle stance with my feet planted shoulder width apart. I have some bitch screaming “This motherfucker is like 6 feet tall and I’m 5’1” he can see and I want to get up there. Since I won’t let her past she starts pinching my elbow and arm and soon catches that elbow somewhere into her body. I realize that I’m not paying to deal with this shit, my wife is getting smothered and we head out of the pit. With being fully turned around and facing a mass of about 500 people, Assholes still won’t let us by. I just started yelling “FUCKING MOVE, THERE IS MORE ROOM AT THE FRONT IF YOU GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY WAY” and just kept plowing. It took us about 15 “rows” of bodies before people just moved and it “broke.” We head out and up to the concession stand to get some water. Another fan and his wife are right behind us in the same situation. He has a freshly split lip from less than 2 minutes down inside. His sentiments and mine are the same. I have been in many pits in my life and this by far was the worst! Zero common courtesy, I’m sure it didn’t help that their were bars set up on both sides of the pit so that bored assholes were able to go get hammered while waiting for the show to start and during the Dresden Dolls Set.

We quickly collect our thoughts and come up with a plan of attack. I said “Let’s head for the soundboard, the sound will be the best in the venue there, so off we go! Just as we get back inside “You Know What You Are” kicks in and about 15 seconds into the song- everything shuts down.

The soundboard had an issue and at this point engineers are scrambling like mad to solve the problem, the house lights come up and the pit from my view looked as if it got even worse. People booing and chanting “Bullshit” repeatedly. One of the crew came out and told the crowd something to the effect of “We’re sorry about the delay, we really want to put on the show tonight and we appreciate your patience” to which he was promptly showered with boos.

About 30 minutes pass and problem is resolved. The band steps back out onstage, Trent slings his guitar on, appears to be REALLY pissed off and explodes into “Wish.” It appears that soon from the reaction of the crowd that he let go of being pissed off and fed off the pure energy of the crowd. The crowd was really electric; the atmosphere in the Congress was unreal! It had to have been the loudest 2800 people on the planet. Trent was ON tonight; I felt he was having fun with the crowd, made quite a few ad-libs about the “fuck-up” and being back.

The show overall was stellar. Non-stop energy. The highlights for me were definitely this 3-song stretch:
Reptile
Big Come Down
Gave Up

At the end of it I felt as if I had been handed my ass! And it felt GOOD!

Reptile- To hear that industrial grind, live and in person, feeling of the song immersing you in sound and the pure performance genius on stage of a song that has much meaning to me made this a tough one to follow!
Big Come Down- Probably still riding the wave of awe from “Reptile” this song melds into the mix perfectly and continues the beating. I am still keeping pace screaming every lyric back as each word in the song is sung.
Gave Up- Finishes me off. I’m so damn exhausted after this song, from screaming every lyric, and jumping up and down I have to put my hands on my knees to catch my breath and have a momentary feeling of “hell no- I can’t stop now”

I just wanted to note that “Hurt” was a stellar performance. Just Trent spotted in a purple single spotlight, the crowd singing back to him and smiles from Trent. He looked to be having an excellent time up there and was glad the crowd was so into the show!

Sound: I have heard many a people complain about the sound at this show/venue. If you were in the Pit- I have no idea what you could or could not hear- but up by the soundboard, the sound was perfectly balanced, music was full, mix was damn near perfect! Lighting was timed perfectly in line with the music and the view of the lightshow (although obviously not as large in scale as Fragility Arena tour because of venue space limitations) was very cool!

The show wraps with “Head Like a Hole” and Trent diving into the drum kit after about 95 minutes of pure unadulterated passion!

The crowd tonight quickly realizes the show is over and heads for the doors. Security begins to sweep up the pit that was littered with lithographs that didn’t make it, shirts, shoes, water bottles and cups.

I strike up a conversation with a guy back by the soundboard and after about 15 minutes security is pushing everyone out the door. We decide to grab some much needed food down the street at the Congress Pizzaria and just reel from the night we just had. After eats we hailed a cab and headed back to the hotel for some much needed rest to get ready to do it all over again tomorrow!

Overall 5/6 and 5/7 Comparison:
I cannot make a stance that “one night was better than another.” I had given my everything back on each night and both nights had sections of the performance or reasons for standing out in my mind as making the show special to me!
The energy on both nights from Trent and the band was better than I have ever seen and the performances were both tight, and amazing.
The sound was excellent on both nights (although slightly better on 5/7 in my opinion.) The lighting on both nights was equally good.
The Crowd was more intense on Saturday than Friday, but the Pit was just as brutal both nights from reports and experience.

NIN Historian

jade4ugrl Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 3:18 pm · #348075

Thanks for covering some of the Saturday show in your review, Historian. I haven't seen much here in review of Saturday's set and was curious to know how it was in comparison.

Just one question- was the setlist the same or did he do a different one like he has in the other cities?

Magrão Prince Adept

Mon May 09, 2005 3:58 pm · #348108

Wasn't the setlist from Friday to Saturday almost identical? If that's what you were asking Jade. All but the fact that the 6th had 20 songs technically, and not including the 10 seconds of You Know What You Are?.. lol that was a bummer, but a good thing to see they stuck it out.

berlamont Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 4:26 pm · #348149

he played sin, no you don't, and everyday is exactly the same on the 5/7 show. I didn't hear the day the world went away the second night, so I know atleast a couple of the songs were different.

Bella99 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 4:28 pm · #348155

Did anyone happen to snap a picture of the bulked up Reznor?

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 09, 2005 4:30 pm · #348158

berlamont wrote:he played sin, no you don't, and everyday is exactly the same on the 5/7 show. I didn't hear the day the world went away the second night, so I know atleast a couple of the songs were different.

you can also add "something i can never have" and "the collector"

berlamont Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 4:32 pm · #348164

Bella99 wrote:Did anyone happen to snap a picture of the bulked up Reznor?

i got some pics at my site with his massive arms heh
www.berlomont.com/nin

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 09, 2005 4:34 pm · #348169

berlamont wrote:
Bella99 wrote:Did anyone happen to snap a picture of the bulked up Reznor?
i got some pics at my site with his massive arms heh
www.berlomont.com/nin

i don't know of some of those load really slow, but some don't seem to load.

berlamont Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 4:51 pm · #348191

it was done using frontpage gallery designer thing so I don't know what to expect from it really. internet explorer is the only browser it will work in at the moment, i didn't get time to redo it in something better yet.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 09, 2005 5:44 pm · #348247

Regarding the Congress, sound, etc.

The Congress was not built for acoustical onslaught. (Neither was the Aragon, yet bands will continue to book both shithole firetraps until better, similar-sized venues pop up.) The Congress should be condemned. The sound probably wasn't louder because if you turned the volume up any higher, the sound would be bouncing all over the goddamned place, like it was for Skinny Puppy the last time they were in town. I saw SP at the 9:30 Club in D.C. and then again at the Congress a few months later, and the difference was amazing (9:30 Club was much better, natch). The only show I've seen at the Congress where the sound wasn't a muddy fucking mess was Fugazi. But, they seem to bring their own PA. (And, for 5 bucks per ticket, I didn't care if they amplified thru an answering machine.)

By the way, IN CASE ANYBODY FROM THE NINE INCH NAILS CAMP IS READING THIS, here are a few more important reasons why the Congress Theater SUCKS:

1. A bunch of people in the crowd did not have tickets to the show, but purchased their way into the show by paying $60 to a "next door neighbor" (CONGRESS SECURITY GUYS) to gain entry via the basement.

2. We were trying to buy my roommate Beavis a ticket out front, and there was a scalper guy from (name of company not given here but can be provided) who said he had extra tickets but was not going to sell them for less than $200.00 each. About 30 minutes later, he was down to $175. While Beavis had decided that he wasn't going to go over $100 (I bought my ticket for Saturday at face value from an ETS member), he finally decided that he was going to pay the $175. Here's the interesting part: Beavis and another guy gave Mr. Scalper the money, then Mr. Scalper walks over to a few Congress Security guys and talks with them, then he motions to Beavis and the other guy to follow the Security Guys, to an alley around back, where Beavis and the other guy gain entry to the Congress Theater WITHOUT TICKETS. So, Mr. Scalper obviously gives part of his no-overhead ticket income to the Congress.

The final outcome?

1. I'm guessing Reznor et al. receives none of this revenue.

2. Mr. IRS probably doesn't see a dime of that untraceable cash, either.

3. The Congress very obviously violates about 200 fire codes by overselling maximum capacity. Did you see the aisles of that place? You couldn't get out in an emergency if you tried.

Maybe Nine Inch Nails did this venue because of Clear Channel? Jam has exclusive contracts with many other Chicago venues.

Prciousangels Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 5:50 pm · #348251

Yea there were a few blurrey ones but you had better luck than I did with mine...only one good shot. Some you got are excellent!

Bella99 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 5:52 pm · #348255

Thank you berlamont. None of my friends believed me when I told them how big he is. He looks great!

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 6:04 pm · #348272

1. I'm guessing Reznor et al. receive none of this revenue.

2. Mr. IRS probably doesn't see a dime of that untraceable cash, either.

3. The Congress very obviously violates about 200 fire codes. Did you see the aisles of that place? You couldn't get out in an emergency if you tried.

When I saw the post on Saturday about the "back alley" tickets, I thought the same thing. In fact, I couldn't believe how many more people were in the house Saturday vs. Friday. What sucks even more was that your roommate paid $115 more than the going price for the illegal entrance.

I also found it interesting that I got to the Congress at 6:30 both nights. On Friday there was no line, I went right in and wasn't frisked by security. On Saturday, the line was 3 blocks long (although it moved very quickly) and I received a very thorough search.

Bella99 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 6:24 pm · #348298

WiggleButt wrote:
I also found it interesting that I got to the Congress at 6:30 both nights. On Friday there was no line, I went right in and wasn't frisked by security. On Saturday, the line was 3 blocks long (although it moved very quickly) and I received a very thorough search.
On Friday night the head security officer walked the line telling anyone that if they brought in a camera or video recording device that he would kick them out or have them arrested "depending on what mood I am in". Those were his exact words. We left all our camera's outside in fear. Once inside, I saw more camera and video recorders than I have ever seen at any other concert in my life. Everyone seem to be taking pictures. There were phones and a few even had full blown video recorders. Talk about sticking that in your underwear. I bet security was tighter the next night.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 09, 2005 6:31 pm · #348306

I was (barely) frisked by security on both nights, and my purse was "searched." (She stuck her hand in my little purse while wearing surgical gloves; like that's gonna protect her from the used heroin needles I had in there, ha!) -- They only had TWO people handling the frisking; one for girls and one for guys, and ONE person (with the gloves) handling purse-searching duties.

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 09, 2005 6:38 pm · #348312

ok, on friday night, there were atleast 2 guys searching guys

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 09, 2005 6:48 pm · #348323

The other guy musta been out back letting people in thru the alley when I was there.

Prciousangels Master Traveler

Mon May 09, 2005 7:01 pm · #348338

They were pretty lack at 630ish sat. I didn't take a purse. Stuck everything in my pockets including my digital camera.I didn't seen any signs that we couldn't take them, wasn't on the ticket either. What would I have done with it anyways since my hubby dropped me and my friend off and was on his way back to the hotel? So at my turn to told the security lady "I have a digital in my pocket, do you want me to take it out" Now keep in mind here that I live in Iowa. I didn't know how they would react if I just up and grabbed it outta my pocket like i can around here. Didn't even need to mention it. Lady did the body swipe, squeezed my ids, then at the camera pocket squeezed that once good, then actually smacked my pocket and waved me through. Hell I don't think she even looked at me the whole time she was doin her "security search" NICE!

Bella99 Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 7:06 pm · #348342

i feel cheated

We should have just taken the camera's with us.

jerbear Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 7:28 pm · #348363

i went to both shows and can't really contribute to anything that hasn't been said already. everything during the show seems to have been covered. guess i'll just go in to my personal experience for people interested in what the heart of the pit is like.

we arrived a little after 630 and there wasn't even what you could call a 'line' - it was more a group of people across the street with 21+ getting wristbands for alchohol before getting let in.

may 6 was my 26th birthday and i was in the pit all night with my girlfriend. it wasn't the most pleasant experience. we first started off about 10-15 'rows' from the front of the pit directly in front of jeordie. somehow it managed to turn in to a giant open pit where people were randomly and mindlessly moshing, running in to the innocent people around the edge of the circle (where we would attempt to get to).

i'd say about half the guys were mindful, but the other half weren't of the many 5'-5" and under short females... they would run up and slam right in to them.

when things 'calmed' (if you can call it that) the pit would fill up with 'normal' people, but usually the entire crowd was in a constant washing-machine movement about 10-15 feet at a time to the left, to the right, towards the stage, and straight back...

because it was worse than 'shoulder-to-shoulder' standing room when this happened people would mish-mosh in all kinds of directions... it was VERY hard keeping hold of my poor little lady, but we suprisingly stuck together throughout the show. because of the 'turbulence' we shifted from being right in front of jeordie to right in front of aaron... this is where there seemed to be a second pit where the majority of the people in it had their shirts off. we eventually ended up in front of trent, about 8-10 'rows' back, right in between the two mosh pits brewing on either side - sometimes simultaneously...

while the movement and lack of personal space in the pit is annoying the energy is quite high, and i tried to not let it get in the way of my enjoying the show.

after the show i was totally drenched head to toe and i dont think i got more than a couple of drops from flying waterbottles.

after the show we wandered around by the busses aimlessly for a couple hours wondering if anybody would come out. we stuck around till about 1230am when one of the security guys came out and said trent left about an hour previously. we asked about tickets for tomorrow (which we didnt have) and didn't get much info other than the prices were steep.

we took a cab back to our hotel and talked to the driver about getting tickets. he informed us that scalping is totally LEGAL in chicago and that he knows people in the business... we decided not to go that route.

ill go in to saturday in the other thread to keep things tidy.

Teacuptegan Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 7:38 pm · #348376

This was my first NIN concert and I thought that it was awesome. The Dresden Dolls were better live then I thought that they would have been. It was really interesting to watch them play live. They were very into the music. However, some of the songs just dragged on. And I love how she switched up the song Coin-Operated Boy and said "I can even fuck you in the ass." The "War Pigs" cover was pretty sweet. Then, NIN was awesome. I wish that before the sound mix up the sound would have been been better. And about the blood on his shirt. When Trent was singing "The Wretched" he got a bloody nose. He was using his shirt to stop it. "The Hand that Feeds" was awesome live. And I was so excited to hear "Burn" and "Reptile" But, I was in the front row and have some decent shots. Not as good as they could have been because I had to use a crappy disposable camera. Also don't know if any of you saw me at the show. I was the girl with the long pink and black hair in pigs tails. Not very hard to miss. But if you would like to see the pics from the show you can email me or check out my website (I am only posting the best ones on there though).

Antioch Master ad Vitam

Mon May 09, 2005 10:10 pm · #348520

Mech wrote:
Beavette wrote:That's so fucked-up. Major technical difficulties did NOT ensue after one song. Put down the pipe, Hofer. The technical difficulties started the moment NIN hit the stage! Nobody could hear them! My home stereo is louder! This no-volume fun lasted throughout The Frail, The Wretched, and whatever the hell the 3rd song was, which Reznor stopped when he discovered the problem.
The song was going to be You know what you are?

I heard people claiming it was "The Collector" and "Wish" but the percussion was damn clear to me as that from YKWYA.

SpriteRemixClock Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 09, 2005 10:26 pm · #348532

Teacuptegan wrote:And about the blood on his shirt. When Trent was singing "The Wretched" he got a bloody nose. He was using his shirt to stop it.

This is untrue. I noticed the blood as soon as he walked on stage.

Teacuptegan Bricklayer

Mon May 09, 2005 11:00 pm · #348575

Alright.. well when I saw him walk out he didn't and I was front row. And then the person that went with me saw his nose start bleeding when I did. And we saw him wipe it on his clothes. But whatever.. it's not that big of a deal.

Busanda Prince Adept

Tue May 10, 2005 12:50 am · #348635

Teacuptegan wrote:Alright.. well when I saw him walk out he didn't and I was front row. And then the person that went with me saw his nose start bleeding when I did. And we saw him wipe it on his clothes. But whatever.. it's not that big of a deal.

The security guards told me the next day that his nose started bleeding again after those four charming guys pulled him off the stage during Piggy. Remember that lovely "thud" he made when he hit the ground? I'm not sure if this was talked about before because I'm not gonna read 11 friggin' pages of this because I got into the airport from chicago at 3:00 AM. I was right at the stage, so the whole thing was pretty clear to me. there were four guys who pulled him off - and one of them kept trying to get me to go "party" with him - yuck! They were pretty proud of themselves and were bragging about how shocked Trent seemed about it. Fuckers. He hit so hard that I thought he broke something, but then he got up pretty quickly with the help of the guards and continued singing and the whole "let the audience feel me up" thing that he so nicely does during Piggy. But then once he got back on stage, he stayed down on the ground a lot longer than he normally does, so I was worried for a bit, but then he seemed OK. but when I asked the security guards about it the next night (thank you David and Korn - you guys were so nice!

), they said that he was actually pretty hurt at first and they were worried about him too, but then he shook it off and just went on. I can't believe those fuckers took advantage of Tren't interacting with the audience like that. And what was amazing was that he came out again the next night and climbed off the stage - I actually got to touch his sweaty arm - WOOOHOOOO! - and I got the microphone - until the mean security people (not Korn or David)made me give it back.

Sons o'bitches!

But with all the trouble poor Trent had that night - sound-board crapping out (the lighting guy said it was "nobody's fault, the soundboard just crashed" - boy did Trent look like one agry little man over that!) and the morons pulling him off the stage - it was a friggin' awesome show!

EDIT: *WARNING, THIS IS A PRETTY TOUGH RANT, BUT ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE AROUND ME AT THE CONCERTS WERE EXPRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT.* I'm gonna sound really fucking mean here, but this is something that I and a lot of other people are miffed about, so here it goes....if you are out of shape to were you have no heat/dehydration tolerance, and/or are drunk/stoned, and/or are a fucking asshole - DON'T GO IN THE FUCKING PIT GOD DAMN IT!

You just fuck it up for the rest of us. I'm 5'9" but only weigh 115-120 lbs soaking wet. I have teeny little arms. I look like one of those women from the 1800's that should be sucumbing to the "vapors," and I get stares from all the 250lb guys that surrong me when I'm at the front of the stage. But I run, I'm in shape, I DO NOT DRINK or GET STONED before I go to the pit. I am curteous to the people around me - and if I find a short girl who can't see, I let her get in front of me, I look over her, and we cling to each other for security. when you get fucked up, or can'r take the heat and have to be carried out - and you're a 200 lb guy - your fucking feet kick the people like me - who aren't a fucking pussy like you, sorry, but face facts - in the face. Just don't try it assholes. It blows me away that all the big tough guys are geeting carried out. I understand sometimes shit happens - but a lot of these people have been drinking - and that fucks you up. and it fucks it up for the rest of us. Sorry about seeming mean - just deal with it or stay out - don't kick me in the fucking face because you can't take the damn heat.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Tue May 10, 2005 1:02 am · #348642

Wait, I don't get it... Trent fell off the stage and hurt his nose, or some guys in the audience hurt Trent's nose? (Er... Mr. Reznor. I still don't like to be on a first-name basis with people I don't know.)

(You don't have to be all that terribly hurt for your nose to bleed, though. I was playing laser tag with a bunch of guys in a building in the dark and I turned a corner and a guy came around a pole and BAM, right into my nose with his laser gun, and my nose started gushing blood all over, but it looked a lot worse than it felt... I mean, it hurts, but not "OH MY GOD I'M GONNA DIE!" hurt... I was more pissed that I was missing goddamned points in the laser war!!)

Somebody said Reznor had a nosebleed in Denver, I believe.

When I've gone skiing in Colorado, I had a nosebleed at least once every day the whole time. Altitude, dryness, etc., wreaked friggin' havoc on my sinuses.

Edit: Busanda, the guy (from ETS) who was with us on Saturday night is a big tall dude and he got clubbed in the head with something up there, we dunno what, but he saw stars and is pretty sure he got a concussion. You are not gonna stop people (guys) from getting all fucked up and getting in the pit and acting like assholes anytime soon, so the best thing to do is avoid being up front unless you love pain.

But, I *did* think to myself, several times, that I'm glad I'm in fairly decent shape. Not just for my girly biceps to push away drunk and high people, but because I WAS JUMPING UP AND DOWN (and people around me followed suit) and, wow, that's quite a workout, there, my calves are feeling the burn today.

Busanda Prince Adept

Tue May 10, 2005 1:14 am · #348650

Beavette wrote:Wait, I don't get it... Trent fell off the stage and hurt his nose, or some guys in the audience hurt Trent's nose? (Er... Mr. Reznor. I still don't like to be on a first-name basis with people I don't know.)

(You don't have to be all that terribly hurt for your nose to bleed, though. I was playing laser tag with a bunch of guys in a dark building and I turned a corner and a guy came around a pole and BAM, right into my nose with his laser gun, and my nose started gushing blood all over, but it looked a lot worse than it felt... I mean, it hurts, but not "OH MY GOD I'M GONNA DIE!" hurt... I was more pissed that I was missing goddamned points in the laser war!!)

I think he just had a general nose bleed when he first came out (You know, the type when you're like, "damn, my nose is bleeding....well, no big deal."), then it bled some again after he hit the floor *kur-CHUNK!* when the guys pulled him off the satge during Piggy. The next day I met people who were in the balcony who said it looked like he mis-judged the end of the stage and fell off by accident. But I was right there and it was when he was at the edge of the stage shaking peoples hands durring Piggy - like he always does - and these four guys grabbed hid hand - like everyone always does too - and they pulled him off the stage. He made a very loud "thunk" which seemed like it would really hurt. He looked quite shocked when it happened. He looked like he was kinda hurt. The security guards (one of which has a large, Reznor-knee-shaped bruise on his back from when Reznor hit him on the way down - I told him to take a picture of it and sell it on eBay - someone from the crowd would buy it

) said he was pretty hurt at first too. The four guys told us after the show that they did it on purpose, and they were pretty proud of themselves. Fuckheads.

I was surprised that Trent didn't come out the next night with a walker after that stunt. But he obviously didn't need to.

EDIT:

Beavette wrote:Edit: Busanda, the guy (from ETS) who was with us on Saturday night is a big tall dude and he got clubbed in the head with something up there, we dunno what, but he saw stars and is pretty sure he got a concussion. You are not gonna stop people (guys) from getting all fucked up and getting in the pit and acting like assholes anytime soon, so the best thing to do is avoid being up front unless you love pain.

I'm not saying that I think we can get rid of all the assholes that pound on you - because that's gonna happen and they usually get their comeupance (is that a word?). What I mean is, if you're too much of a fucking pussy to handle the heat when you're a big strapping guy (and drinking/getting stoned increases that problem you idiots! ) and I - a tiny little woman can handle it - then I don't want your big fucking boots hitting me in the head because your big, fat, pussy little ass couldn't handle the heat! I mean it. Don't go in the pit. I've been to 5 shows and except for Fresno - because of assigned seating - I've been at the stage and had no problem. Yes - I get bruised as shit, but I can handle the heat and the pressure. I just don't like getting my head unecessarily smashed by the Manson look-a-like's five inch platform boots because his pussy little ass had so much makeup on and because he smoked so much friggin' pot that he started to pass out from the heat. If you can't handle it - stay back. I know that sounds harsh, but it's true. I can handle it, if you can't, don't go up.

cwaff

Tue May 10, 2005 1:39 am · #348670

gary I found a single silver key after teh show! C from Cle

wretchedangel9 Bricklayer

Tue May 10, 2005 6:13 am · #348986

Busanda wrote:
Teacuptegan wrote: EDIT: *WARNING, THIS IS A PRETTY TOUGH RANT, BUT ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE AROUND ME AT THE CONCERTS WERE EXPRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT.* I'm gonna sound really fucking mean here, but this is something that I and a lot of other people are miffed about, so here it goes....if you are out of shape to were you have no heat/dehydration tolerance, and/or are drunk/stoned, and/or are a fucking asshole - DON'T GO IN THE FUCKING PIT GOD DAMN IT! You just fuck it up for the rest of us. I'm 5'9" but only weigh 115-120 lbs soaking wet. I have teeny little arms. I look like one of those women from the 1800's that should be sucumbing to the "vapors," and I get stares from all the 250lb guys that surrong me when I'm at the front of the stage. But I run, I'm in shape, I DO NOT DRINK or GET STONED before I go to the pit. I am curteous to the people around me - and if I find a short girl who can't see, I let her get in front of me, I look over her, and we cling to each other for security. when you get fucked up, or can'r take the heat and have to be carried out - and you're a 200 lb guy - your fucking feet kick the people like me - who aren't a fucking pussy like you, sorry, but face facts - in the face. Just don't try it assholes. It blows me away that all the big tough guys are geeting carried out. I understand sometimes shit happens - but a lot of these people have been drinking - and that fucks you up. and it fucks it up for the rest of us. Sorry about seeming mean - just deal with it or stay out - don't kick me in the fucking face because you can't take the damn heat.
AMEN SISTER!!!!
seriously
i came up with a whole three week nin prep work out regime to prepare and be at my best. most of the pain i am expierencing now is from the people getting pulled out from behind me (i was front row for both shows).

~JEN~

mark

Tue May 10, 2005 7:04 am · #349007

here's another opinion of the show, this from the dresden dolls diary:

The show tonight in Chicago (night 1 with NIN) was as dramatic as all get out. We had no soundcheck (not even a quick one), so we hit stage cold and the audience was THE most hardcore NIN-fanatic bunch we've seen yet. They warmed up, but they were a distant bunch. NIN hit the stage and two songs into their set, the house PA cut out and they halted the show for half and hour while the problem was figured out. The natives got restless. People started a sing-song-y "BUUULLLLLL-SHIIIIIIIT, BUUULLLLLL-SHIIIIIIIT, BUUULLLLLL-SHIIIIIIIT" chant and Brian and I, who were eating our dinner on the floor right above the stage, said

"bad fans.

poor trent and nails, this isn't their fault.

thank fucking god this didn't happen during our set."

it was amazing to see the Evil Trent that came back out on stage. finally i got a taste (or so i was told by the tech guys) of what NIN tours used to be like every night. jeepers, that guy was pissed (or maybe he was just acting pissed very convincingly. see above). lights kicked in, mic stands hari-kari'd into submission, instruments flung, mr. reznor writhing on the floor. the audience that had been forced to wait a half an hour was rewarded well with the most balls-out show i've yet seen on the tour.

also, cheese_procedure, nice work getting on the stage afterwards. glad you guys had a good time (i'm the guy who was right behind you two in line). the three behind me and i ended up squashed right in front of Jeordie "Twiggy Ramirez" White. Vinny (beard) and i both caught Jeordie picks at the end of the show.

LORDLIE

Tue May 10, 2005 9:16 am · #349086

He actually said "George W. dumbfucking Bush", i think.

lordlie

Tue May 10, 2005 9:43 am · #349091

Im dying to figure out what the name of the song was that played before NIN came on. It sounded like a monologue, and mentioned drugs and their effects? anyone have any idea?? please please please help me out on this one..

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 11:11 am · #349106

Does anyone want me to transfer the VERY partial audio that i got of the show before my stupid recorder filled up?

Heres what I have which adds up to about 19:49 I think.

frail/wretched
you know what you are?
____________________

wish
march of the pigs
burn
the line begins to blur
piggy
gave up
the big comedown
reptile
home
with teeth
closer w/ the only time breakdown
terrible lie

If anyone really wants it I'll transferr it.

Note:This is assuming that setlist was correct lol.
And don't be pissed when Terrible Lie cuts off around the "I want so much to believe" part.

It's my fault I set it wrong and I'm kicking myself straight in the ass for that.

Any takers on the audio?
Cause I wanna know before I transferr it and bother uploading it.

As always remember a friend in need is a friend in cheese,

Halo X (The really hot guy who's really blessed in the pants)

Magrão Prince Adept

Tue May 10, 2005 12:04 pm · #349132

Halo X - I'd be really interested. I'm in school at the moment. But I'll give you a pm to remind you when I arrive back home. Thanks in advance.

THX-1138 Master ad Vitam

Tue May 10, 2005 12:33 pm · #349152

Count me in, Halo_X!!

And to the person who posted above, as far as I can tell, he said 'George Cocksucker Dubya'. I know that he said cocksucker, but the Dubya I'm not too sure about.

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 1:01 pm · #349167

Ok,I'll record it into the compy as soon as I can.
Right now I'm uploading a dickteaser so you can hear the quality.

Now to figure out yousendit,never used it.

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 1:05 pm · #349170

Ok here we go.

NIN:
Wish Sample.
http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0MC5 ... LK906I3Y87

Dresden Dolls:

Good Day Sample.

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1VBY ... IMGVH8WRQ3

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 1:27 pm · #349178

Halo_X I'm interested in the audio too.

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 2:08 pm · #349198

So the quality was ok by you?

justmcg

Tue May 10, 2005 2:53 pm · #349229

halox, hey, im hosting all the files from the show on my ftp, just send it over to me first and then everyone can get it at the same time (along with videos and pics)

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

thanks!
justin
http://www.justmcg.com

berlamont Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 5:49 pm · #349375

justmcg wrote:halox, hey, im hosting all the files from the show on my ftp, just send it over to me first and then everyone can get it at the same time (along with videos and pics)

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

thanks!
justin
http://www.justmcg.com

do you have an anonymous ftp just emailing my files it not an option really

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 10, 2005 6:09 pm · #349396

berlamont wrote:
justmcg wrote:halox, hey, im hosting all the files from the show on my ftp, just send it over to me first and then everyone can get it at the same time (along with videos and pics)

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

thanks!
justin
http://www.justmcg.com
do you have an anonymous ftp just emailing my files it not an option really

whoa whoa... whoa... whoa...

punctuation marks are your friend.

Thanks for the ftp, btw.

berlamont Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 10, 2005 6:29 pm · #349412

Mech wrote:
berlamont wrote:
justmcg wrote:halox, hey, im hosting all the files from the show on my ftp, just send it over to me first and then everyone can get it at the same time (along with videos and pics)

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~justmcg/stuff/nin/

thanks!
justin
http://www.justmcg.com
do you have an anonymous ftp just emailing my files it not an option really
whoa whoa... whoa... whoa...

punctuation marks are your friend.

Thanks for the ftp, btw.

were you talking about me? one sentence without a stupid punctuation mark isn't that much of a brain bender,,,, is it?

justmcg

Tue May 10, 2005 7:08 pm · #349447

calm down! hhaha, i have aim, you need to send me files via aim.

SN= justmcg

cheese_procedure Bricklayer

Tue May 10, 2005 7:48 pm · #349517

Halo_X wrote:Does anyone want me to transfer the VERY partial audio that i got of the show before my stupid recorder filled up?

Heres what I have which adds up to about 19:49 I think.

frail/wretched
you know what you are?
____________________

wish
march of the pigs
burn
the line begins to blur
piggy
gave up
the big comedown
reptile
home
with teeth
closer w/ the only time breakdown
terrible lie

If anyone really wants it I'll transferr it.

Note:This is assuming that setlist was correct lol.
And don't be pissed when Terrible Lie cuts off around the "I want so much to believe" part.

It's my fault I set it wrong and I'm kicking myself straight in the ass for that.

Any takers on the audio?
Cause I wanna know before I transferr it and bother uploading it.

ill take a copy

Antioch Master ad Vitam

Tue May 10, 2005 8:27 pm · #349579

Halo_X wrote:So the quality was ok by you?

Why didn't you tell me you were recording earlier? I would have stopped yelling at you and did the ear-speak thing you were doing! Now you can probably hear me barking at you the whole time on the audio.

B00G

Tue May 10, 2005 9:31 pm · #349647

The shows were in-fucking-credible. My wife and I started seeing NIN on Nov 9 1994 in Champaign Illinois. I flew in to chi-town for the weekend from north carolina (moved here 8 yrs ago). these were my 5th and 6th trips down the spiral. What can I say? After you see nin, nothing else can ever live up to your expectations of what a live show can and should be. The setlists were nice, and it was great to see them play 6 or 7 diff songs on Saturday. They always surprise me with a gem like "The Big Comedown". That shit was awesome, a definate highlight on Friday. I mean, I like that song, but now it's a favorite!

Dresden Dolls, what can we say? It takes balls of titanium to open for a band like nin, and nin fans can be VERY hypercritical of the band that stands between them and nin. They rocked the house nicely, and have earned some new fans out of myself and my friends.

Alot of ppl are complaining about the crowd at these shows. I thought the crowd was pure electricity. They reflected the energy that the band was giving off from the stage. Crowd surfing, moshing, and just some good old-fashioned pushes were called for. Granted, there's always an asshole or two at every show, but overall I thought the crowd was great. Shit, come to Carolina for a show and you'll see what the word "asshole" REALLY means. Hillbillies out here ya know...lol....

If you don't want to be pushed, smashed or hurt, stay the hell off the floor. At least get out of the middle of it. It's NIN for christs sake, ppl tend to get a bit aggressive while hearing this shit live, and rightfully so. I'm 30 and was in the pit, but I'm "old skool". Someone falls, you stop and help them out. Don't stand on the outer edge of a pit if you dont want to get rammed. Standing on the edge is the equivalent of being a guard rail on a highway, you're gonna get run in to. Nobody means any harm, it's the music man! It takes control and the energy feeds into everyone, and then you feed off of that energy and so goes the cylce of the chaos that is an NIN show!

And to those of you who feel that just because you wasted your day waiting in line to get front row: I PAID THE SAME PRICE AS YOU. My ticket entitles me to have a good time too. You simply cannot expect us all to stand with our hands in our pockets so you can fantasize about fucking trent. Waiting in line early does NOT give you some special preferential treatment at a show. You come to the floor, you risk being crushed and bruised. That's life. Maybe you havent been to many shows, I dunno.

You come to card game, you bring your money.
You come to NIN, be prepared for the onslaught.

Hope you all had as much fun as we did. I cannot wait for the "promiseD" winter tour.

Prciousangels Master Traveler

Tue May 10, 2005 10:11 pm · #349683

lordlie wrote:Im dying to figure out what the name of the song was that played before NIN came on. It sounded like a monologue, and mentioned drugs and their effects? anyone have any idea?? please please please help me out on this one..

http://www.nin.com/access/5_05_05/index.php srcoll down a bit...His list is there

lemonkey Master Traveler

Tue May 10, 2005 10:33 pm · #349710

Antioch wrote:
Halo_X wrote:So the quality was ok by you?
Why didn't you tell me you were recording earlier? I would have stopped yelling at you and did the ear-speak thing you were doing! Now you can probably hear me barking at you the whole time on the audio.

Were you at least barking the correct lyrics?

lemonkey Master Traveler

Tue May 10, 2005 10:35 pm · #349715

B00G wrote:The shows were in-fucking-credible. My wife and I started seeing NIN on Nov 9 1994 in Champaign Illinois.

I went to that show! Ended up buying a bootleg t-shirt from some guy outside who pulled it out of his pant leg since it looked like they sold out inside the auditorium. Great show. I miss the movie projection on the screen gimmick :p

Were you a student at UIUC?

B00G

Wed May 11, 2005 12:02 am · #349789

My wife was a student there. i just lived the college life...lol.

Pucuck Bricklayer

Wed May 11, 2005 3:46 am · #350014

So does anyone want the photos I took of everyone in line? I know NIN isnt anywhere in them, but its kinda cool just to look through at the people that were in line.

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed May 11, 2005 4:30 am · #350042

Ok I'll record it into the comp.
WARNING:It will be ONE FILE for each act because i don't wanna sit here and cut it up .

Too bad it cut off cause now you can't hear my yelling parody lyrics during "Head like a hole".
"Bow down before the one you serve your'e going to get BEHEADED TO ARABIAN POLKA MUSIC"

And then I was doing the jack off dance with my poster,ask Antiotch about that one.

sugarplum Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed May 11, 2005 5:15 am · #350054

Pucuck wrote:So does anyone want the photos I took of everyone in line? I know NIN isnt anywhere in them, but its kinda cool just to look through at the people that were in line.

Do you have them scanned? I think they'd be fun to see.

Brak Talk Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed May 11, 2005 7:12 am · #350169

Here it is,don't thank me too much it's only like 6 songs.

The Wretched (Trent Screaming Over Barely Audible Guitar Remix By Mr Soundman)
You Know What You Are (The Soundman Loves Us Remix)
Wish
March Of The Pigs
The Line Begins To Blur
Piggy
Terrible Lie (cuts off)

I did my best people hopefully another person recorded.
Maybe I'll clean up the audio from those videos that dude posted and add them in so we have a more complete show.

Anways,here you go.

http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1K8Y ... 9HEMXF5LHN

Pucuck Bricklayer

Wed May 11, 2005 1:16 pm · #350310

Thanks Halo_X

What kind of recorder did you use?

coyote

Wed May 11, 2005 7:15 pm · #350618

i went to both shows at the congress. this was the first time i've seen nin despite being into them for eleven years. (i've had a few chances, but everything seemed to get effed up) this was also my first mosh pit experience. all i can say is wow.
the shows were astonishing. i received a blow to the face from a guy ahead of me, and so i punched him back. which is, of course, something that surprised the hell out of me.
but the best part of both nights was when my brother and the guy next to us lifted me up. we were about ten feet away from the stage at that point. trent was kneeling/hunkered down right in front of me. he looked directly at me, looked down at my brother, then looked back at me again. i was transfixed. i'm sure it only lasted a few seconds, but time seemed to stop. i can't even remember what song this occured during. it was such a euphoric feeling to be able to look the guy whom i have adored for over a decade in the eye.

Busanda Prince Adept

Wed May 11, 2005 10:48 pm · #350922

Halo_X wrote:Here it is,don't thank me too much it's only like 6 songs.

The Wretched (Trent Screaming Over Barely Audible Guitar Remix By Mr Soundman)
You Know What You Are (The Soundman Loves Us Remix)
Wish
March Of The Pigs
The Line Begins To Blur
Piggy
Terrible Lie (cuts off)

I did my best people hopefully another person recorded.
Maybe I'll clean up the audio from those videos that dude posted and add them in so we have a more complete show.

Anways,here you go.

http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1K8Y ... 9HEMXF5LHN

Hi dude! I remember meeting you after one of the shows!

(Crazy chick hanging with Antioch)

Eat me Grand Inspector

Wed May 11, 2005 11:54 pm · #351002

Busanda, I ran into Antioch twice but I never saw you! (Hell, I didn't even know you were going.)

Magrão Prince Adept

Thu May 12, 2005 1:12 am · #351101

Halo X - thanks so much for the bootleg.

Busanda Prince Adept

Thu May 12, 2005 2:12 pm · #351729

Beavette wrote:Busanda, I ran into Antioch twice but I never saw you! (Hell, I didn't even know you were going.)

I know, we were running around after he saw you trying to find you again!

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Fri May 13, 2005 4:13 pm · #353168

Anyone have an extra poster??

lemonkey Master Traveler

Sun May 15, 2005 5:24 am · #354737

Just thought it was interesting that this tour journal had the most replies out of all the ones currently listed.

the guy in the pit

Sun May 15, 2005 5:56 pm · #355075

yea i want pix of the people in line...send em or send a link please

radior Bricklayer

Mon May 16, 2005 1:28 am · #355502

Ok, this is a very late post to the May 6th Congress Theater show but here it goes anyway.....I am looking for Sara from DC and Wes from North Carolina. I was chatting with both of you while we were in line waiting to get into the Congress on the 6th. I enjoyed speaking with both of you and I want to know how your NIN experience was since it was the first time you saw the band. I was pretty much blown away and I am still recovering today.....email me at radioruta@ameritech.net

Thanks!!

radior Bricklayer

Mon May 16, 2005 1:39 am · #355512

ok, it's time for my second post....go to rollingstone.com for pictures from the Congress Theater's May 6th show right on the front page of the site. Nice shots!!!

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 16, 2005 2:08 am · #355542

Or --->CLICK HERE<--

Nice shots of the bloody (?) shirt, too:

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 16, 2005 2:17 am · #355551

You can totally tell he's been having nose bleeds. Just look at his nose in that picture.

I was talking to my friend about this, who just so happens to work out a lot, and he says some steroids give you bloody noses. So, I wouldn't doubt that Trent has used them, considering how many people have mentioned how buff he has gotten.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 16, 2005 2:47 am · #355581

No way. If he's trying to be "healthy," steroids are way stupid. He probably got buff by working out, maybe that new reallllllllllllly slow rep thing which is all the rage. You can bulk up pretty quickly with the right regimen and diet, without drugs.

His nose doesn't look like it's bleeding, to me.

spytech Bricklayer

Mon May 16, 2005 2:53 am · #355589

Steroids. Give me a break. Trent is ripped, but by no means huge. His physique is one that anyone on this forum can attain by consistent proper nutrition and a workout regimen. Trent has been out of the public eye for a few years now - plenty of time to add 20lbs of muscle naturally.

His nose bleeds are probably caused by either him picking his nose too much, altitude changes from travelling so much, dry weather, or allergies.

NINtimate Soul

Mon May 16, 2005 4:54 am · #355691

Or by bashin his face off the gate when he slipped while he was in the crowd...

JKoffler44 Bricklayer

Mon May 16, 2005 5:44 am · #355746

Thanks for the tip! It is so nice to have PROFESIONAL photos of the show! That just seems like a lot of blood to be real, yet it looks real...

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 16, 2005 6:15 am · #355781

I don't really know for sure if he was on steroids or not. I would like to hope not.

It's just sort of weird. He had "blood" on his shirt (3 songs into the show) before he slipped off the stage. And, I am pretty sure I have his blood (like there was a bit on his hand that rubbed off on to it) on the CD booklet from Saturday night.

haha, this would make a great Access question.

SRuiner

Mon May 16, 2005 12:31 pm · #355934

Look at the lines under the blood.

Do they not look like all the other vertical lines in this albums current treatment?

The only blood stain that seems like it could be real is the one near his underarm.

Just look.

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 16, 2005 1:29 pm · #355962

i was actually referring to more of the under arm. I still think his nose looks more red than "normal."

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 16, 2005 3:06 pm · #356022

SRuiner wrote:Look at the lines under the blood.

Do they not look like all the other vertical lines in this albums current treatment?

The only blood stain that seems like it could be real is the one near his underarm.

Just look.

I was thinking the same thing.

How do you get a "line" of blood like that? Unless the blood is on a string and you "snap" it... or something. Weird. This is very CSI.

NINtimate Soul

Mon May 16, 2005 7:14 pm · #356252

The blood is fake. He didnt have it on his arm b4 the power outage, and when he came bak it was there. Now, I say this b/c all the shots w/ his shirt off there's no cut on his forearm that would warrent that amount of blood at that location. There's also no blood on the FRONT of his shrit under his throat or chest, where, if anyone else in the world ever had a nosebleed, it would drip or run straight down...it would NOT run under the arm and AROUND TO THE BACK OF the arm as depicted in the various pictures....

just a thought....

NINtimate Soul

Mon May 16, 2005 7:15 pm · #356254

And if u take a bottle w/ a fine hole cut in the top to form a straight stream of fluid...or if there's a small nozzle on it...it'll form that 'straight' line...

just another thought...

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 16, 2005 7:18 pm · #356257

Yeah, that's true. But... why?

Oh well, I kinda liked that shirt. Guess it's in the garbage, now.

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon May 16, 2005 7:22 pm · #356262

I too find the entire thing strange. Maybe he got bored waiting for the fix that he took out his spin art kit and went to town on his shirt. Before he could add in the second color, the problem was fixed and he was called back to the stage.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 16, 2005 7:33 pm · #356274

Maybe it's... um... bleedthrough? (Sorry.)

(Or maybe it's a botched Gene Simmons imitation...)

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Mon May 16, 2005 8:21 pm · #356370

haha, bleedthrough, thats a good idea actually.

Anyway, I decided that it probably isn't steroids. But I still find it all very mysterious.

cheese_procedure Bricklayer

Mon May 16, 2005 10:49 pm · #356568

you never know maybe trent spilled his juice box all over his sleeve..... hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm

Buggyirk Master Traveler

Mon May 16, 2005 11:05 pm · #356585

Figured I would give a reason why he has the strait red mark on his shirt. The microphone cord got blood on it. Then while running around stage, the microphone cord hit his shirt and badda bing! Red line of blood.

lemonkey Master Traveler

Tue May 17, 2005 1:56 am · #356779

Holy Blood!

It is a sign!

mark

Tue May 17, 2005 2:57 am · #356865

what is wrong with you people?

- he had a fricking bloody nose. i was in the front and it looked like it during wretched/frail.

- look where the blood is on his arm. to me this looks like just the right place he probably brought his arm up to his nose several times while they were fixing the sound and was bleeding alot. whenever he put his arm down it drips down the shirt.

- the armpit i'm not so sure about. probably wiped off whatever was on his right hand there. color is darker because it was mixing with the sweat during the intermission

Ali

Tue May 17, 2005 3:22 am · #356898

Saw the show and loved it. Been lurking here for a while, but thought I'd come out with my own 2 cents on the steroid and blood issue. As for the blood, it's possible he got cut/hurt under his arm and the blood dripped down. As well as a bloody nose, as many are attesting to. Or Mr. Reznor was walking through a certain Chicago underpass and the Virgin Mary was trying to bleed through his white shirt. OK that was lame, sorry but the "Holy Blood! It's a sign" made me do it. Although, I'm sure the real story of the mysterious blood "sign" will come out eventually.

As for steroids, for me personally, I can't believe someone who has gone through rehab and is making a conscious effort to stay out of the drug life they once led would chose a different type of drug to become addicted to. Might be naive of me to think, but that's my humble opinion. With that being said I do think he has an addictive personality and working out could, and seems to be, his new addiction?

It's not like it happened over night or even over a year. If you look back at the Fragility tour pics he had a slight definition to his arms. Definitely not nearly the size they are now, but still they weren't toothpicks back then.

NINtimate Soul

Tue May 17, 2005 3:27 am · #356906

Yea, if Trent's the only person in the world who can wipe his nose w/ his TRICEP...

it's on the BACK of his arm...

and the 'blood' wouldnt stream down his arm, it would soak into the faboric and blot outward...it wouldnt run down his arm like that unless he's just lettin it gush on his shirt.

Overall point is, he slipped during Piggy...WAY AFTER the sound problem, and the 'blood' appeared rite after they got bak on stage from the silence...

And, as w/ all nosebleeds, did anyone witness him hockin up blood??...when u get a nosebleed it rarely stops rite away, and when you're in a physical activity it has a tendancy to run down the back of your throat, hense hockin it up and spittin it out...

i didnt see any blood hockers flyin. You guys kno nosebleeds clot, and u either blow it out (which i'm sure noone saw him stop anything to either blow his nose or a snotrocket for that matter), or you snort the clot into your throat and hock it out...

sorry if this is a lil too graphic for some of the screamish out there, but it's the truth...

i still say the blood is fake...

GentleRed GentleRed

Tue May 17, 2005 6:35 am · #357108

Mech wrote:You can totally tell he's been having nose bleeds. Just look at his nose in that picture.

I was talking to my friend about this, who just so happens to work out a lot, and he says some steroids give you bloody noses. So, I wouldn't doubt that Trent has used them, considering how many people have mentioned how buff he has gotten.

This is a silly assumption. This reminds me of the thread where people decided he had started drinking again. This is how nasty rumors start.

God forbid a rockstar take the healthy high road and WORK to look better.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Tue May 17, 2005 6:50 am · #357116

NINtimate Soul wrote:Yea, if Trent's the only person in the world who can wipe his nose w/ his TRICEP...

it's on the BACK of his arm...

Bwa ha ha!!!

I think some of those goth vampire girls attacked him backstage.

Bella99 Bricklayer

Tue May 17, 2005 7:08 pm · #357538

I saw the bloody shirt when he came back on after the sound problem. He didn't have it when he left the stage ( i don't think). Here is my theory (cause all yours stink) He was perturbed that they were having sound problems, went back stage, killed someone and then returned jolly to the stage. That would explain the blood.

Oh and Happy Birthday!

Mech Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 17, 2005 7:39 pm · #357573

GentleRed wrote:
Mech wrote:You can totally tell he's been having nose bleeds. Just look at his nose in that picture.

I was talking to my friend about this, who just so happens to work out a lot, and he says some steroids give you bloody noses. So, I wouldn't doubt that Trent has used them, considering how many people have mentioned how buff he has gotten.
This is a silly assumption. This reminds me of the thread where people decided he had started drinking again. This is how nasty rumors start.

God forbid a rockstar take the healthy high road and WORK to look better.

I guess you totally ignored my post where I said I had changed my mind.

Either way, it still is mysterious. TR is a mysterious man

lemonkey Master Traveler

Wed May 18, 2005 3:14 am · #358016

The blood proves Trent is human afterall. There go all the "Trent Is God" theories once and for all.

Good Day.

NINtimate Soul

Thu May 19, 2005 4:57 pm · #359558

This is S T I L L the reigning thread in the Journal...

Hell Yeah

Fri May 20, 2005 2:52 pm · #360586

Because hell yeah, it was one of the best shows, for whatever reason. I know I loved it. I'm still thinking about it, and looking for a lithograph - found one actually on Ebay, but going to 56 dollars? No thanks.

fugeeu Grand Pontiff

Mon May 23, 2005 2:54 am · #362570

NINtimate Soul wrote:Yea, if Trent's the only person in the world who can wipe his nose w/ his TRICEP...

it's on the BACK of his arm...

He did take the white shirt off for awhile before he came back out, so maybe he was wiping it or something.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Mon May 23, 2005 3:32 pm · #363028

Was that the last time anybody has seen the White Shirt? Was it officially retired in Chicago?

Busanda Prince Adept

Tue May 24, 2005 4:52 am · #363755

Beavette wrote:Was that the last time anybody has seen the White Shirt? Was it officially retired in Chicago?

He didn't even attempt it in NYC or Atlanta, he just came out with the wife-beater on. I guess he decided that we weren't falling for the old "Oh no! I have become so hot and sweaty in this long-sleeved white shirt that I must take it off...I guess they will have to see all my sexy muscles in this tiny little wife-beater....oh darn!" rutine any more. He's just giving us the muscles from the beginning.

poisonrain Grand Pontiff

Tue May 24, 2005 1:37 pm · #363973

Busanda wrote:
Beavette wrote:Was that the last time anybody has seen the White Shirt? Was it officially retired in Chicago?
He didn't even attempt it in NYC or Atlanta, he just came out with the wife-beater on. I guess he decided that we weren't falling for the old "Oh no! I have become so hot and sweaty in this long-sleeved white shirt that I must take it off...I guess they will have to see all my sexy muscles in this tiny little wife-beater....oh darn!" rutine any more. He's just giving us the muscles from the beginning.

I'm sorry, i think I saw it in NY. But only for about 3 songs.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Tue May 24, 2005 3:33 pm · #364038

Well, I liked the white shirt better than the t-shirt (I won't call it that other name), I guess it's too hot... I'm too sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my shirt.. um, heh... sorry.

I like the black button-down shirt with the sleeves ripped off better than the sleeveless t, but that's just me. I think in another life I was a rock tour stylist.

just visiting

Wed May 25, 2005 3:49 am · #364710

does anyone know what happened to the webpage with all the photos and video from the chicago concert posted on it? (the ~justmcg/stuff/nin page) I had it bookmarked, but now it's not there anymore. sad...

Ali

Wed May 25, 2005 4:03 am · #364735

I liked the white shirt. T-shirt is ok. HATE the tank though. Wish that would mysteriously disappear. I agree with Beavette, the button down shirt with the sleeves ripped off is the best. I could be mistaken, but I believe I've seen a couple of pics fans have taken of Trent with the white shirt since this show.

WiggleButt Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed May 25, 2005 2:08 pm · #365044

I'm meh on the black button-down shirt with the sleeves ripped off...looks too much like Springsteen to me. I prefer the white shirt with the t-shirt a close second.

Eat me Grand Inspector

Wed May 25, 2005 8:06 pm · #365330

My favorite is the olive t-shirt with the duct tape stuck to the sleeve. Last time I saw it was in pictures from the 2nd Toronto show. Duct tape = good.

Ali

Wed May 25, 2005 9:04 pm · #365382

the black button-down shirt with the sleeves ripped off...looks too much like Springsteen

OK, I will never be able to look at the button-down, with sleeves ripped off, the same ever again. Thanks WiggleButt!

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rainstorm

Sun May 29, 2005 12:14 am · #369493

Would any of you who sent files over yousend it a few weeks ago be willing to resend them? I'd love to hear some stuff from the shows, I couldn't get tickets because they became so expensive. Hopefully I'll see them this fall though. *sigh*

NINitmate Soul

Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:02 pm · #373551

TR is rewarded $3M in judgement agains Malm:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050601/ap_ ... inch_nails

josemountainmist Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:11 am · #400706

bozo fucking buckets robert paulsen hundai juan valdez and his donkey and and pizza and buckets and a couch and you with i sign that says I NEED A TICKET! these are your buddies and pals who took you in, in your time of need in the line for nin.

Downward Spiral

Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:36 am · #421235

can someone please find a better site so host these videos/recordings on because every single one of them are expired. I was at this show and I would love to relive the experience! Thanks

Christo Grand Inspector

Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:04 pm · #433998

Heya

If anyone has a spare litho for this date, I will buy it for very good money!!! Please pm me

Many Thanks

Christo

or email me @ christo_geoghegan_2@yahoo.co.uk

downward spiral

Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:42 pm · #449416

Please, someone post the videos on a good site that doesn't expire!!!

downward spiral

Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:54 am · #515987

seriously, if anyone has a litho from this show I am willing to pay. please email me at snizzay@yahoo.com