Nine Inch Nails

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Tue May 31, 2005 4:05 am · #371799

2005/05/30 - San Diego, CA [Soma]

AdamSelene wrote:Please post your photos, setlists, stories, and rantings about this show here! You do not need to register to post in this thread, but if you already have an account, it is recommended to log in.

Love,

Greg

Eyenovation Master Traveler

Tue May 31, 2005 6:20 am · #371898

I'm fuzzy on the order... but it was the usual set list with a few sequence variations.

1. Pinion
2. Wish
3. Sin
........ (Reptile, Gave Up, Closer, Home, etc. etc. Love is Not Enough)

7. Hurt
8. Starfuckers Inc.
9. Head Like a Hole

I'll let all the school girls complain about big ogars in the pit and disrespectful concert goers who forced their way to the front and cover the highlights you probably care about:

1.) The venue was very cool with great sound and I managed to get a good view by the sound booth. Spoke briefly to the guys running it about a Powerbook they had hooked up via Firewire. They were very vague in explaining what it did, but suggested it played an integral part in some of the sampling and effects. (cool for those tech geeks out there to think a simple G4 powerbook and a firewire cable could virtually accent a full blown concert.)

2.) Trentism's:

a.) "Look at all the little piggies.... ALLLLLLL the piggies.."
b.) Trent jumped in the pit during Closer (of all songs)
c.) Trent after a lack luster applause: "Is that all you got?"
d.) During the interlude of 'Starfuckers' ... during the 'don't you' repetition... Trent chimes in after about 10 times.. "I can do this all fucking night!" - to which the crowd roared. This was met by a feverish chant of "Don't You!" by the fans until Trent jokingly replied "This sounds like a FUCKING rock show.

It was a great set. Lots of energy. Good crowd. Should be interesting tomorrow too.

dclaw Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 6:55 am · #371914

ok...
first of all...

it was a fucking awesome show... I was at the bar in front of aaron all fucking night...

anyway.. it rocked...

oh, and to the person(s) that own the light blue, I think it was an xterra suv, or similar...

YOU FUCKING CHIPPED THE PAINT IN MY DOOR BECAUSE YOU PARKED LESS THAN A FOOT FROM ME!

THANKS ASSHOLE!

anyway....

other than that.. the night fucking kicked fucking ass.... I can only hope tomorrow is as good or better.

lubushkin Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 7:20 am · #371921

that was my first experience seeing NIN and it was well worth it.

and yes, i will complain of the obnoxious fat kids pushing their way to the front, and bitching about it the whole time, as if they had the right to. and people smell really bad. at most shows i go to, people don't feel the need to get in each other's personal space for the sake of getting a foot closer once the opening bands are finished. but whatever. the show kicked ass, trent is amazing.

favorite performances: the day the world went away, home, even deeper, closer, and hurt (the last two aren't even my particular favorites, but the performance was amazing).

ganja galore

Tue May 31, 2005 7:26 am · #371923

damn they played the day the world went away? im going to the show tomorrow i really wanted to hear that song and especially the big come down also, thats one of my favs.

notoriousTIMP Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 31, 2005 7:30 am · #371926

ill be posting a recording of Starfuckers in the next couple of days......

loco

Tue May 31, 2005 7:36 am · #371931

cameras are allowed?.......so I;ll be able to bring mine?

dclaw Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 7:37 am · #371932

loco wrote:cameras are allowed?.......so I;ll be able to bring mine?

disposable cameras only.... if they see anything else, they'll take it away...

or so they say....

ultra-lazer Master Traveler

Tue May 31, 2005 7:42 am · #371935

Ok, I have to drive a long way tonight so no time for a long review, but the quick version: it was fucking awesome. I heard all the songs I didn't last time (in Chicago) and the band was on. Dresden Dolls were great too. I was really close to both of them and was able to appreciate their entire act much more than last time where I was a bit far away. But, Like I said, it was awesome.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 7:53 am · #371946

Show was fucking awsome. As Usual.

Dresden Dolls Highlights:

1) Brian took his shirt off for the majority of the set.
2) Brian took his pants off at the end of the set
3) During "Half Jack" solo Amanda started playing the intro to "Something I Can Never Have" and started to cry.

Nine Inch Nails Highlights:

1) Trent crowd surfed during "Closer"
2) Trent threw the mic out during "Suck" (and I got it sitting right here, next to me)
3) None other than Chuck Palahniuk was standing at the back left of the stage bobbin' his head to the music.
4) Trent saying "I could do this all night long" after screaming "Don't You" a billion times.
5) Trent screaming "Sounds like were at a rock show" after the crowd screamed "Don't You" a tillion times

Show fucking rocked. The staff at the venu are kinda assholes. Some are nice, but the rules and regulations are really fucked up and wierd.

Other than that, and my sunburns, had a fucking awsome time. Looking forward to 5/31'st

bluepigs26 Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 8:49 am · #371959

i'm going to be the school girl to complain about the "ogars"....this one guy kept holding on to me and saying "i got you, i got you!"...uh, no, you don't. he almost choked me with his elbow and i couldn't tell if he was doing it on purpose or not. and this other guy said "arigato" to me as i exited the pit. and i gave him a big fuck you. fucking racist pig.

Trent didn't start off with a white shirt this time. and i'm a bit disappointed becuase white looks really good on him.

i started pretty close to the front, but i didn't want to waste energy fighting to stay there, so i got pushed further and further away from the stage. and then i was around bigger guys and they kept stepping on my left foot, over and over again so i left because i didn't want to break my foot. i should've stayed. oh well. tomorrow night i'll hold out.

after "terrible lie" i was at the halfway point in the venue standing in front of the side exit. it was really nice to have cool breeze on me after that heat in the pit. and i could see the entire stage with the lights - which were just amazingly breath taking. the digital flashing dots/lights/squares made me laugh - really tacky and 80's and reminds me of the nin laser show i went to a few years ago in LA.

oh yeah, the *fucker thing. that was really funny. "dont you dont you dont you dont you dont you i could do this the whole fucking night (something to that effect) i'm glad trent was "talkative" tonight and i got to experience his humour first hand.

hopefully they play more stuff from with_teeth tomorrow night because people are less into the new material - which makes it easier for moi to stay alive in the pit. ha.

i met some really cool people while in line. we went over to in n' out after the show, and saw this guy holding a mic - yeah! he got the fucking mic! and a burger too.

i brought my tamborine and i so wanted to bring it into the venue and shake it like i mean it with trent. but i don't think they'll allow that... afterwards we wanted go over to the tour bus and bang it in front of the band, but the security wouldn't even let us near it or wait there.

i can't believe some people went camping right outside the venue as soon as they got out of the concert. that's insane!

Roth Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 9:20 am · #371968

5) Trent screaming "Sounds like were at a rock show" after the crowd screamed "Don't You" a tillion times

I think he said "You're at the wrong rock show" or something to that effect, meaning they should be addressing the chant to Manson - although I could be wrong.

Well.. I've just returned from the show and it was fucking amazing. I haven't missed a tour since '93 and this was by far the best performance I've yet to hear. The sound levels were dead on, his vocals sounded better than ever. He's got muscles now, so he doesn't feel the need to kick his band members in the ass and fuck up the songs nor does he fall out of breath skipping around on stage as with the Fragile tour. I think three songs were played from WT, the rest of the shit was an even mix from the past releases. Sin was reappropriated in a really cool way, and Terrible Lie was one of my favorite performances of the night. There wasn't really a moment I didn't enjoy. The dresden dolls kicked ass. I was the guy who said "that is definitely not a man" a little too audibly, thought not enough for the two performers to hear, before the show - because a girl I was with remakred that the singer was a queen. Anyways, the surrounding crowd laughed and thought I meant the drummer. No.

blackmonolith Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 9:22 am · #371970

Thank God they don't let people bring in tamborines. Sheesh.

That setlist up there is missing at least "The Line Begins to Blur" and "Burn", which both fucking rocked. That version of "Burn" is so fucking cool, I can't get enough of it.

Could've used some more WT songs, as many people have been saying. Trade "TDTWWA" with "Right Where It Belongs and throw in "Only", and I'll be even more thrilled with the set. Still, it was a great setlist.

Was happy we didn't have to deal with too much moshing other than at the start, but the reason for that wasn't a mass concession to non-moshers... it was because the place was a fucking furnace! I'm guessing it was somewhere between 100 and 110 degrees in there. The Soma's A/C system is either not completely functional or completely inadequate for a crowd that size. They really need to do something about that; people will die of heat exhaustion. Buy lots of water, guys. Also, this crowd packed itself much tighter than in Vegas, so our feet were killin' us.

We were on audience-left, and started out about 25 feet from the rail, but thanks to Mr. Small Animals Crawled Up My Ass And Died Weeks Ago Farty Pants, we had to move to about 35 feet back. Still, we lucked out with a really nice angle that kept all of NIN in view.

We had a very painful, suffocating, wonderful time. As promised, they destroyed us.

medusagirl666 Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 9:26 am · #371973

Here goes the story from my LJ and other site. So excuse the fan girl writing!

San Diego Memorial Day trip
Wow. I have had the best day in my year so far. It was perfect.
I started by Johnny picking me up at 3pm to drive us to Diego. We started off shaky because Johnny sucks at driving and almost drove us into the Dairy! We then drove without traffic for about 2 hours. We stopped at a view point by Dana Point. We spent a break over looking the ocean and playing with our new friend the squirrels.

On the way to San Diego
Johnny and I looking serious
Seagull
Self Photo
Happy friends
Oh so close!
My new friend

So we continued on our way to San Diego following the beach. We were tired and hungry so off to Coco's it was. I had breakfast and strawberry pie! (oink oink).

Me and my straw
Johnny wants his food

So then we head off to the beach to kill some time. Quite relaxing.

Me on the rocks
Looking at you
Nap time
On the sand
Cloud s 1
Clouds 2
Bonfire

So then after some R&R on the beach we headed to the show. So we park and find that the Soma theater used to be an old movie theater And we find it at the end of a mini strip mall next to a bakery and kite store. Yeah. A fucking hole in the wall small place. The stage and venue are in the larger now stripped movie rooms. Ok so before we go there we are walking on the back side of the building since we had to park soooo far. I am about to make a right turn walking to the fence to go around the front. I look over to my left and there is a small yellow wood plank barrier. And beyond that not 10 feet away is TRENT REZNOR just chatting and shaking hands with guests. I freeze just staring at him. He looks so professional in his long black dress shirt and black pants. Hair so perfect. I can hear him talking about nothing in particular. I am so close the security guard starts looking at me. I finally tell him I will be good and he leaves me to oggle at Trent. I look over at my friend Johnny who is watching me because he knows if it was any other friend I would have bolted over the little yellow wood and koala hugged Trent! But alas Johnny is way bigger than I(you can see in the pics what I mean). As Trent went in and we continued walking I felt a surge of adrenalin rush through me. I have always put seeing Trent not just at a show on my New Years Resolution for the past 3 years. And here finally, FINALLY it happened. I was actually glad I didn't end offing myself the other day now. Look what I would have missed? The chance to see God up close and personal. (runs and skips and sings tee hee)

So in the venue I run into Ruffian, a nailedonline member. I was just walking by and she says are you Jodee? I said yes and she said I recognized you by your tattoo of Medusa! She was soo cool! A total rocker girl who kind of reminds me of Janis Joplin. She had no make up on and was just so beautiful and laid back. Since she was alone she went to enjoy the show with Johnny and I. So skip to the show now. We are standing in the middle by the little area full of the light and computer people. It was so packed we could barely see. But I had a nice view once I stood up on my toes a bit and peered between people's heads. I kept moving slightly until I got a clear shot between them. Wow, do they look great! They played old and new songs ans honestly can't remember a God Damn thing. Except they played my Suck and Reptile and Starfuckers Inc. Most importantly they played Something I can never have. It is my favorite song and let me tell you...I completely broke down crying. I tried to hide my face and just close my eyes. It was just Trent and I alone in my head. It was the most beautiful moment I have had inside my emotions. Johnny told me later he watched me and let me have my tears. After the song was over Ruffian told me no more crying! Then Suck went on and I was in fucking lust.

Bad news? It was a fucking sauna in there! We were pouring sweat. So badly that security finally opened the side doors to let in some cool air. show over and Johnny and I drove home. Here we are.
I can die now a happy girl. I have now seen up close and personal Marilyn Manson and Trent Reznor. Make sure my tombstone mentions that ok? Thanks

This is my story. The stuff about the show is up there on other people's posts. And honestly I am too tired to remember anything else.

aegan

Tue May 31, 2005 9:42 am · #371981

Wish
Sin
The Line Begins to Blur
March of the Pigs
Something I Can Never Have
The Hand that Feeds
Terrible Lie
Burn
Closer
Home
Even Deeper
Reptile
Love is Not Enough
Suck
Gave Up

The Day the World Went Away
Hurt
Starfuckers, Inc
Head Like a Hole

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 2:55 pm · #372112

I went and it was good. Fucking crowd sucked. Pushing my girl onto the floor, because apparently assholes are the only people allowed to be up close. You know, if you want a good spot, then get in the fucking line early...

Show was good.

And yes, Trent did say "Sounds like a fucking rock show" not "You are at the wrong fucking rock show".

=-Ben

Drunkpoet Site Admin

Tue May 31, 2005 2:58 pm · #372115

blackmonolith wrote:Thank God they don't let people bring in tamborines. Sheesh.

Yeah, tell me about it.

TeKnoLusT Master ad Vitam

Tue May 31, 2005 3:11 pm · #372128

how are you feeling today, drunkie?

joanowl Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 4:19 pm · #372202

Drunkpoet, are you at these shows??

On topic: I think this venue sucks.

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 4:38 pm · #372224

joanowl wrote: On topic: I think this venue sucks.

Doesnt help that the floor is as flat as a pancake, and the stage isnt raised much either.

Burnt_Toast Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 4:42 pm · #372232

joanowl wrote:On topic: I think this venue sucks.

Agreed. I'm 6 ft. tall and I could barely see The Dresden Dolls. Why is everyone so fucking tall in San Diego? On top of that, the floor doesn't slant downward at all. Lastly, the sound was a little loud, but some people like that, so that's really just personal preferance. My personal preferance would be the sound in Phoenix. It was perfect. Plenty loud, and my ears only barely rang and for not that long afterward. My ears are still ringing from last night. I might wear ear plugs tonight; we'll see how it goes. There's a spot on the left (stage right) side of the venue that is elevated where you can stand and see right over everything. That's where I was during NIN last night and that's where I plan to be for the show tonight.

evil sparrow Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 4:44 pm · #372234

I agree that the venue sucks.

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 4:45 pm · #372237

I'm happy. I touched him! *die* This will all come out in a blathering mess of thought, so yes. I apologize.

Waiting in line was awesome, cause I had some awesome people to hang out with. You cool people, you. Brian, Jaime, Darkcloud, Landon, and all those other people.

Thanks ultra-lazer for that ticket. THANK YOU. My friend will forever thank you.

The show was awesome, I'm happy, because I was there, in the center, for "the moment" even if I...of course, ended up behind the tallest guys in the entire venue, who were in like...the front row. But that's ok.

When we were in line someone had seen the setlist, so we knew we were gonna have the Pinion/Wish/Sin opener. I was like "FUCK, I'm gonna die!"

I'm so very proud of myself, I lasted 9 songs with that setlist. It was relentless until SICNH.

Trent kept leaning right above us, it was awesome. He heard me right before...I think it was right before Burn or Closer, I was like "Trent...WATER!" and he grabbed a water bottle, sipped it, and threw it right at me, but it skimmed my head. I couldn't have grabbed it though anyway. My arms were keeping my ribcage...unbroken!

It really feels as if I didn't go to the show...though. I mean, my ankle is barely, barely sore. My voice is fully in tact, my ears didn't ring at all.

He made eye contact and pointed to me and the girl next to me during "Burn" with the "I got a little suprise for you..." line.

It was awesome, the dive. So he's playing Closer, and leaning right next to us, again and again. Some guy completely rubs Trents face and hair, and all I can think is "I hope he plays Piggy...maybe then he'll jump" but then a minute later FOOM, he's right in the crowd, I touched his stomach and held on to his shirt corner for a few seconds. But he rolled over, so he moved away. Then that's when I knew I was fucked, because EVERYONE came in...which makes no sense, when you think about it. If Trent jumped...he's not jumping again, HE'S GONE, ok?? Don't rush the stage AFTER he's already up on stage again. *sigh*

I knew what was coming, and I'm very, very suprised I lasted as long as I did. I'm 5'5", and 100 lbs. I got pulled out right after Closer ended.

Oh, and during Dresden Dolls I saw Alessandro and Rob and Aaron, and Trent for a second in that top window in the corner. It was cool.

The show was awesome, I'm completely not allowing it to sink in yet.

Also, thanks Keith for that Option 30 DVD, it's priceless.

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 5:00 pm · #372254

Man, Keith has an option 30 DVD?
Damn, I should have hooked up!
=-Ben

notoriousTIMP Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 31, 2005 5:15 pm · #372277

Starfuckers Inc Live in San Diego 05/30/05

SOMEONE PLEASE REHOST THIS FILE IN THIS THREAD ONLY!!! PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS TO A TORRENT!!!

THIS IS NOT THE FINAL MIX. Its a straight recording from my MD and i still need to figure out the recording setting on my computer to make sure it doesnt sound all over loaded. I just wanted to pop this up as a teaser.......

FOR THE RECORD Trent says "I can do this all fucking night" and "Well this sounds like a rock show!"

classicgurl

Tue May 31, 2005 5:31 pm · #372300

thank you!!!!

ozzyzak

Tue May 31, 2005 5:33 pm · #372305

I've been to shows at Soma before but never got there early enough to be up close. I can remember from where I was though that the stage seemed rather high up and like you wouldn't be able to see well up close. Was this generally true? I'll be at tonight's show and was just curious to whether it's worth being close up this time.

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 5:36 pm · #372310

Grab the wall closest the the entrance and stand(it has a tiny platform maybe 1 foot out from the wall, but 3 feet higher than floor. well worth it!

mystery_girl

Tue May 31, 2005 5:37 pm · #372311

What was security like, out of curiosity?

classicgurl

Tue May 31, 2005 5:41 pm · #372315

damn, maybe I spoke too soon... is it downloading for anyone? twice it disconnected saying the server re-set and now it won't download at all

notoriousTIMP Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 31, 2005 5:42 pm · #372320

Pinion/Wish Live In San Diego 5/30/05

AGAIN, THIS IS NOT THE FINAL MIX. DO NOT TORRENT THIS and SOMEONE PLEASE REHOST THIS FILE!!!

i love nine inch nails

Tue May 31, 2005 5:42 pm · #372321

yes i was also wondering how was the security? i was planning on smoking a large marijuana cigarette or two....

ozzyzak

Tue May 31, 2005 5:48 pm · #372329

Yes...I've seen the ledge next to the door as well, unfortunatley I don't think we'll be standing there...the girl I'm going with is lookin' to pit. I'd watch out for her too

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 6:01 pm · #372351

We left LA La Land around 2:30. Arrived in SD around 4:00-ish. The traffic was lighter than we thought it would be. We chilled at Balboa Park and had dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Old Town.

Arrived at the venue around 7:30-ish and they had already let the line in. We made it through "pat-down" in about 3 minutes. Once inside, we positioned ourselves on the ramp in the back. It was perfect. Three feet above the crowd, great view of the stage and everyone was having a great time. No pushing or shoving. I was able to dance around a little without bothering anyone (hopefully). The air conditioning was working just fine in that area.

NIN ROCKED.

My friend told me that she thought they sounded better than the show we saw in SD in 2000.

It was a fun day.

classicgurl

Tue May 31, 2005 6:13 pm · #372362

trentsinmypants or anyone who has already downloaded Starfuckers could you please re-upload it? I had two of my friends try as well but it won't download... I got the other one just fine...

thanks!!!!!! It was such a great show!!

notoriousTIMP Knight of the Royal Axe

Tue May 31, 2005 6:15 pm · #372365

http://homepage.mac.com/sknauer/.Public ... _30_05.mp3

classicgurl

Tue May 31, 2005 6:24 pm · #372372

got it!!! Thanks again!!!

Amir Master Traveler

Tue May 31, 2005 6:36 pm · #372381

I got to be in the front row on Aaron's side and like everyone else has been posting ......... AMAZING! I didn't have to deal with "Trent is my GOD!" bitches and i didn't have to worry about sweaty crowd surfers...Yes!.... oh and has Trent been stage diving lately???

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 6:52 pm · #372399

p.s. If you are going to the show tonight and he sings Hurt, look at the ceiling. LOLz.

Okay, I'm off to swim some laps now because "I don't know what else to do."

ScottBookG4 Grand Pontiff

Tue May 31, 2005 6:57 pm · #372411

trentsinmypants wrote:Pinion/Wish Live In San Diego 5/30/05

AGAIN, THIS IS NOT THE FINAL MIX. DO NOT TORRENT THIS and SOMEONE PLEASE REHOST THIS FILE!!!

http://homepage.mac.com/sknauer/.Public ... _30_05.mp3

flyingstardust Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 7:07 pm · #372422

Oh yeah baby.

I was DEAD CENTER FRONT ROW against the barricade the entire time!! It was insane...

I had to go to work today and I am all bruised up and dizzy still from last night.

The show was amazing. When Trent jumped into the crowd he came back literally on top of me. Very exciting for me and my friend to say the least haha

Anyway, a big THANK YOU to the nice security dude who doused me in water and kept giving me more and more water when I needed it.

a big FUCK YOU to the guy behind me who felt like he needed to rest his elbow on my NECK the entire time. Fuck that, someone got a swift jab to the ribs from me. People were pretty rough. I was dripping in sweat and unable to breathe from 2000 people pushing against the barricade.

I have to say, it was an awesome experience!!!

Hurting today, but geared up for tomorrow. met some REALLY cool people in line. I waited for 12+ hours!! Insanity, but worth every minute.

Will see ya'll at the show tonight!!!!
I think I'll be hanging in the back to enjoy, but I doubt I'll be able to see shit.

WhatsAWhozee Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 7:29 pm · #372443

Hells yeah.

Got there about 5, perched out a little spot in line with my stepdaughter and almost immediately ran into ladyotms-- great idea about the little ETS tags-- although everyone kept asking me if it was a backstage pass. Mission accomplished.

So yeah, we wandered in, got a lithograph, and just waited around... the Dolls rocked harder than I thought they would!

And then when Pinion started up... it was madness. A little before that, people started squishing me and my daughter almost like sardines. It got to the point where we had to find higher ground during Sin-- I was mainly afraid that the slight little girl would get crushed, but she seemed to take it all in stride. Hey, I was 15 feet away from the stage for 3 songs-- good enough for me.

All in all, the sound quality was good, the venue wasn't (aka me agreeing with everyone else who posted that here), and I'm sore and happy as hell. They looked like they were having a great time-- I honestly didn't expect SICNH, Burn, and Even Deeper.

Priceless moment: "I can do this all fucking night!"

WhatsAWhozee Bricklayer

Tue May 31, 2005 7:33 pm · #372450

poorbabydan wrote: 3) None other than Chuck Palahniuk was standing at the back left of the stage bobbin' his head to the music.

That was Chuck?! Now that's just ironically funny-- I got WT and his new book the same day!

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 7:57 pm · #372474

flyingstardust wrote: I waited for 12+ hours!! Insanity, but worth every minute.

Hmm... 12 hours? thats insane... I was close and dead center, and got there at 5:45pm.

Were you the first one there?

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 10:25 pm · #372657

Has anyone else noticed Trent usually overshoots his power chords a fret, but the sound never changes?

flyingstardust Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 10:49 pm · #372692

soundengine wrote:
flyingstardust wrote: I waited for 12+ hours!! Insanity, but worth every minute.
Hmm... 12 hours? thats insane... I was close and dead center, and got there at 5:45pm.

Were you the first one there?

Not the first one. 2nd group of people

the VERY first guy was there since 6pm SUNDAY!! Now that's crazy. I did it because I had never been close like that at any of the previous NIN concerts.

I'll be kicking it in the back tonight.

<3

ultra-lazer Master Traveler

Tue May 31, 2005 10:51 pm · #372696

soundengine wrote:Has anyone else noticed Trent usually overshoots his power chords a fret, but the sound never changes?

I'm not sure, but I don't think that his guitar is very loud in the mix for many of the songs.

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue May 31, 2005 11:00 pm · #372710

Methinks you are correct.

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:13 am · #372792

Mmk, another post of more ramblings of the show. I only had 15 minutes to write that last one.
Oh, so me, my friend, and my dad all showed up at about 10:20 am. I must show pride in my dad for going to this show with me, agreeing to stay in line with us for 8 hours, and staying in the pit almost as long as I did.

. He now understands slightly more of why I'm obsessed with this silly band.

Another thing I loved was how sweaty Trent immediately was, and how he'd rub his head and his hair would just...stick up. Aww.

I loved how the Dresden Dolls went, because I expended almost no energy, besides singing the lyrics, so I saved more energy for the Wish opener.

I'm so mad I had to be pulled out before Reptile. I never would have made it to that point up there anyway, but I can pretend I could. God...I was really looking forward to that too. But it's all ok. Touching Trent makes it ok,

.

It was fun seeing Jeordie, after the show, and he just walks by all us in the back of the parking lot. That chick asked him for a hug and he's like "NO! Sorry, I have to go!!!" and runs away on his cell phone. But a bunch of people met him at Chili's with Aaron anyway.

It was awesome seeing Rob and Leo and Chuck. And when that girl screamed to Rob "I LOVE YOU ROB" and he glances sneakily back and forth...then he quickly does the "eating out" gesture. hahaha.

Wow, I didn't talk much about the dresden dolls in my last post, so yes. Now.

Brian was awesome, as expected. Amanda kicked ass, me and my friend saw the "crotch light" set up and we were like "haha, the crotch light."
My friend is absolutely in love with the Dresden Dolls, so she was just..in heaven during that whole time. Amanda chugged almost a whole bottle of water, then she threw it and it got all over me, and some on my friend.

It was awesome that they were in the lobby after the show to sign crap. Very cool.

I understand how people were saying how...finally seeing NIN, and it just...feels like you're watching a video of the performance, except you can't breathe!

That person who posted the setlist is semi-off. Here's what I clearly remember, Because I knew THTF was 4th, I kept thinking "why isn't this a slower song" and "why is he playing it so early in the setlist?" and then after SICNH I was finally catching my breath..and I hear Trent and his damn mumblings about pigs. I was like "Dammit!" But it was awesome.

Wish
Sin
The Line Begins to Blur
The Hand that Feeds
Something I Can Never Have
March of the Pigs
Terrible Lie
Burn
Closer
Home
Even Deeper
Reptile
Love is Not Enough
Suck
Gave Up

The Day the World Went Away
Hurt
Starfuckers, Inc
Head Like a Hole

^^ correct setlist.

Hmmm...I really wish I could have gone today. It would be impossible though, I don't have a ride...or tickets, for that matter, haha. Oh well. I'll hear about it.

Oh, Ashley, that girl who emailed me, if you do read this, were you the ashley who was up front with us? As we all talked about being accidently molested/groped? Because it had completely left my mind that an ashley who was 21 was talking to us, and I had forgotten to ask if they were the ashley who was 21 who was there by herself! Yes.

My neck is becoming slightly sore, but that's only from Starfuckers headbanging.

Yeah, and those 2 cool people I semi-danced with for pretty much the second half of the show in front of the sound booth-thing. You guys were cool.

Oh god, I almost cried during Hurt, for the sheer...cliche-ness of it. Everyone singing with Trent...with just him and the keyboard...the lighters...the feeling. It was great.

Oh! another thing that was priceless was seeing Trent smile up close. Mostly when dudes would shout "DUDE! FUCKIN' TRENT REZNOR MAN!! I LOVE YOU TRENT!!"

I was relieved to see how his now gigantic muscles do in fact work for him. I would become afraid with some pictures...but seeing him up close...it all works. He's still that sexy Trent.

I was amazed at how...perfect he looked. Just staring at his arms, and how you could see his eyes. Fascinating.

It was also fascinating how mechanical my brain would become. Like when I was touching Trent, my mind literally said "...You are now touching Trent Reznor." and in my head I was like "yes...yes I am." haha.

I think the only think that actually hurt my voice at all is all the smoke I was around all day. Not used to that, but it was fully expected.

Then after the show we stayed around the back with like, 15 other people. Like, one minute after we got there Jeordie comes busting through on his cell phone very much in a hurry. Some blonde chick asked him for a hug, and some other guy was like "Just one autograph!" But Jeordie was like "No!SorryIambusyinahurrybye *runs off into parking lot*" We waited an hour, though I did see when Trent zoomed onto the tour bus, I told myself it wasn't him, or that he'd be back. But no, 20 minutes later all the buses left. Dude, that venue owner is a bitch, man. *sigh* Ah well.

It was an amazing time, and I can't wait until my next NIN show. Hooray!

Until the fall, then!
-Kelly

MCLIAM

Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:44 am · #372835

First NIN show, been a fan for a while, just never go out to too many shows, but I must admit this was the best fucking show I have ever seen..

mainliner18 Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:18 am · #372876

ill post this here too......

Me, Behind Jerome Dillons kit at NIN 5-30-05

Me behind Trent Reznor's Keyboards at NIN

Me, at the Mighty Trent Reznor's mic before the NIN show

landon Bricklayer

Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:42 am · #372909

It's the day after the day. My fiance Kristina and I got in line at about 10:00, that's a 10 hour wait. mainliner18 and his two friends got in line behind us. Very cool people. We played poker. Behind him was ladyotms and some friends of hers. Hey guys! Once inside kristina and i secured a front row spot in between trent and aaron (but closer to aaron) and right next to mainliner18. After head like a hole aaron passed his boom stand with the mic in it into the crowd. kristina wrapped herself around the boomstand and didn't let go! Some people tore the mic off but kristina and i were the ones to walk away with it! (she's such a little trooper!) That's right! Right here set up next to me is aarons boom stand! I was really concerned that some crazy nin fans would see us walking around with it but i had disassebled it a bit and if anyone so much as touched it i was going to take it to them like a fucking bo staff! At some point aaron wound up upside down. That was cool. I liked being in front of him. I had more fun than I thought. I'm really tired and sore today though. Fortunately I didn't meet anyone I didn't like, during the concert or before. Everyone was really nice and civil and during the concert and all kind of looked out for each other. I'm looking forward to getting a bootleg of the concert from trentisinmypants.

-Landon

piggy13 Bricklayer

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:01 am · #372930

Back in LA now and want to say great show last night. The San Diego crowd though let me down again. I wasn't surprised that the crowd was pretty tame, and not really full of hard core fans, at least towards the middle of the floor where I was. (Trent himself asked the crowd if that's all they got during a weak ass applause??) I was a first timer at SOMA and the place really does stink as far as venues is concerned. Sound was fine but no bar? A flat floor that made viewing the show from the middle or just behind someone tall a bad move and the ventilation sucked. If you're going tonight find a spot on the side for a good view of the stage. Enjoy and
thank you TR!
san diego 05
coachella 05
anaheim 00
la-hollywood 95
san diego 91

Roth Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:07 am · #372937

soundengine wrote: And yes, Trent did say "Sounds like a fucking rock show" not "You are at the wrong fucking rock show".

Ok, what I actually thought he said was "Now this is at the fucking wrong show!" I guess listen to the recording and decide for yourself.

classicgurl

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:18 am · #372945

I gotta say that from where I was standing, the crowd was NOT TAME at all!!!!

I stood off to the left (about 6 rows back)on purpose not wanting to be kicked, pushed and squished the whole show but that's what I got.

People were going off!!! Girls, boys, big, small... it was crazy.

I was a little concerned at the beginning just because I almost fell 2 or 3 times (isn't that everyone's pit nightmare)? Plus a girl 2 rows back from me puked all over the place and I was determined not to get pushed into that....

It was a great show but damn, I'm sore and nursing some serious bruises today... Most of the people around me were cool but there were about 10 or so who literally shoved thier way from the far back to the front with no reguard to who is in front of them. Show up early punks!!!!

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:36 am · #372956

Oh yeah, the puker... I was right behind her with my tall chinese friend(who looks mexican)...

I was so afraid she was gunna puke on me, then she just took off further into the abyss of party-people...

I thought was a goner.

mcliam Bricklayer

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:47 am · #372967

yo

so why no encore last night? Was Trent pissed off at the crowd for their lame "don't you" during starfuckers? Or the fact that people stopped moshign after the second song?
and I heard him say "now this at the fucking wrong show" too...
from where I was it seemed he was let down.
But I wasn't. best show i've ever seen. I would love to see a show where he is into the crowd.

soundengine Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:48 am · #372969

Roth wrote:
soundengine wrote: And yes, Trent did say "Sounds like a fucking rock show" not "You are at the wrong fucking rock show".
Ok, what I actually thought he said was "Now this is at the fucking wrong show!" I guess listen to the recording and decide for yourself.

Just listening again, but Im still hearing what I heard last night: "Now this is like a fucking rock show"

requieminadream

Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:02 am · #372989

Seconded for "Now this is a fucking rock show."

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:06 am · #372992

requieminadream wrote:Seconded for "Now this is a fucking rock show."

Because that's what it is! I heard it last night, I hear it on the recording.

He doesn't/hasn't/won't play encores this part of the tour. He ends with HLAH.

ultra-lazer Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:08 am · #373058

mcliam wrote:yo

so why no encore last night? Was Trent pissed off at the crowd for their lame "don't you" during starfuckers? Or the fact that people stopped moshign after the second song?
and I heard him say "now this at the fucking wrong show" too...
from where I was it seemed he was let down.
But I wasn't. best show i've ever seen. I would love to see a show where he is into the crowd.

Um...there hasn't been a single encore this tour yet.

*edit* excuse my redundancy.

WhatsAWhozee Bricklayer

Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:34 am · #373084

ladyotms wrote:
requieminadream wrote:Seconded for "Now this is a fucking rock show."
Because that's what it is! I heard it last night, I hear it on the recording.

Fourthed!

Roth Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:19 am · #373156

requieminadream wrote:Seconded for "Now this is a fucking rock show."

Well, if he said that then even better. The guy looked REALLY into it. He fucking crowd surfed! I remember reading an interview with him where he explained that he doesn't bother doing that anymore. Also, does anyone else agree that his live vocals have improved a lot?

edit:

Yeah, I think he is saying "now this is a fucking rock show."

requieminadream Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:16 am · #373201

Some pics I took... Couldn't really get a good clear shot (too little light for my poor Powershot s400). Much larger versions by getting rid of the "md-" in the link.

The stage before the Dresden Dolls showed up.

FelixTIbs

Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:40 am · #373218

Worst Pictures Ever

requieminadream Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:00 am · #373234

FelixTIbs wrote:Worst Pictures Ever

Thank you. Where are yours, BTW?

WildYams Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:10 am · #373239

I drove down from LA at around 2 yesterday and got there at about 4 and cruised by the venue. I saw the line, but figured why wait in a big line for a GA show, so my friends and I went for food and came back at around 6 or so. I liked the venue, simply because it was small. Sure it was poorly ventilated, but I knew I was gonna be in the middle of everyone and it would be hot as hell regardless. Also, being 6 feet tall, I wasn't too worried about not being able to see over others, but I can understand the complaints by some.

After the Dresden Dolls a lot of people went for refreshments or a turn in the head or something, so I moved right up to about 30 feet from the stage. Then when Pinion started the crowd surged forward and I found myself a good 10 to 15 feet closer. Somewhere around March of the Pigs a bona fide pit broke out where I was, and that was where I stayed for almost the whole show (during TDTWWA I went back to the water guy and bought 3 bottles, which I brought back to the pit to drink and share).

For the people complaining about it being hard to see, or it being too hot or too cramped or whatever, here's a tip: if you can manage to stay in the pit, you don't have to worry about someone obscuring your view, and you don't have to worry about it being too hot to breathe. A pit is rough, most definitely, but if you can handle all the pushing and shoving, it's basically the only place you can be where you have a clear, unobstructed central view of the stage from about 10-20 feet away, and where you can actually stay relatively cool. If you choose to mosh, you'll work up a hell of a sweat, of course, but you can just sit on the edge of the pit and get pretty much the same effect without having to actually be in it. Ideally if the pit is large enough (last night's wasn't) you can sit dead center in the pit and it's almost like the eye of a hurricane, with the pit going in circles around you. It's rough, but there were a couple girls in there last night who couldn't have been more than 5'5 and 120 pounds tops and they made out ok from the looks of it. It was overall a nice enough pit, with people picking each other up, and watching out when someone dropped something or was tying their shoe or whatever.

Anyway, I had a blast. That was only my second time seeing NIN (the first was a decade ago at the Pepsi Center, or whatever it was called back then, in Denver, Co. when they were touring for Downward Spiral w/ Marilyn Manson and the Jim Rose Circus opening), and that is definitely the way to see them. Seeing a band with that much energy and intensity should not be viewed from the comfort of a seat, IMO. Better to get out there and go nuts. Too bad I couldn't make it for tonight's show, but I had a great time last night with you all

Roth Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:07 am · #373338

aegan wrote:Wish
Sin
The Line Begins to Blur
March of the Pigs
Something I Can Never Have
The Hand that Feeds
Terrible Lie
Burn
Closer
Home
Even Deeper
Reptile
Love is Not Enough
Suck
Gave Up

The Day the World Went Away
Hurt
Starfuckers, Inc
Head Like a Hole

Look at that gorgeous setlist

I haven't seen anything from this tour that's surpassed it, if Dead Souls had replaced The Line Begins to Blur or Love is Not Enough it would have been near perfect.

Anyone who attended both San Diego shows, how would you match them up?

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Wed Jun 01, 2005 3:44 pm · #373534

As I said earlier, we were on the "ledge" as some have called it, but I have been referring to it as a "ramp." We brought binoculars and it was easy to look over the crowd to the stage. I could only look through them for like a minute because it made my chest hurt. At first I thought that was nutz, so I tried it again and the same thing happened.

I would like to take the summer off and bum around Europe for the festivals.

o,o

mcliam Bricklayer

Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:18 pm · #373556

any new mp3's from monday's show?

Janey Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:31 pm · #373688

Does anyone have a recording of Hurt at this show, or hear if he changed the lyric on the last chorus to "What have I become my sweetest friends?"

If anyone else heard that, or has heard that during this tour?

~Janey

RidleyGriffyn Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:03 pm · #373714

Roth wrote:Anyone who attended both San Diego shows, how would you match them up?

I'd have to say that Monday night's setlist was my personal favorite, Roth. The inclusion of SICN and Sin, both of which I love (I'm a big PHM fan) were tremendous, and his heartfelt performance on SICN was something I though was sorely lacking at Coachella.

Tuesday was great as well -- Dead Souls, what a delightful suprise!!! -- but I felt there was just more heart and joy in Tuesday's show. The "Starfuckers" joke, Trent jumping in on top of us during "Closer"... it was just a great celebration.

And thanks to all the great fucking people that I spent the day with in line -- ladyotms, mainliner (thanks for the heads up about the set list!!!!), and everyone else. It was a tremendous couple of days, so thank you all for being part of it!

ultra-lazer Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:18 pm · #373779

RidleyGriffyn wrote:I'd have to say that Monday night's setlist was my personal favorite, Roth. The inclusion of SICN and Sin, both of which I love (I'm a big PHM fan) were tremendous, and his heartfelt performance on SICN was something I though was sorely lacking at Coachella.

Did you mean to say that Monday's was more heart felt?

RidleyGriffyn Master Traveler

Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:44 pm · #373807

That was rather vague, wasn't it?

No, I don't think his performance on Tuesday was any less heartfelt than on Monday -- he was fucking meaning it both nights, 100%, no doubt, and it was awesome to see. But there was a from-the-heart gentleness (and this is most likely just a "which album do you connect with the most" type of thing) that I think some of the older material has. SICNH just sounds like his heart's breaking, and it was nice to have that emotional element in the show.

As much as I love the songs from The Fragile, they're much darker and harsher, and I think the Tuesday night setlist (same one I saw in Coachella) doesnt' have the range of emotions that Monday's setlist did.

In both cases, however, I was shocked by just how POSITIVE the whole thing felt! It was an utter celebration -- and everybody was participating. From the folks in line to the Dresden Dolls (who blew my my totally) and to Trent himself.

Guest

Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:52 pm · #373901

trentsinmypants wrote:Starfuckers Inc Live in San Diego 05/30/05

SOMEONE PLEASE REHOST THIS FILE IN THIS THREAD ONLY!!! PLEASE DO NOT ADD THIS TO A TORRENT!!!

What type of mic did you use?

I taped both bands using Core Sound Cardioids and a Sony MZ-R91 and MZ-R909. I haven't listened through yet. Just got home from visiting my girlfriend in San Diego this morning. I know that my recording levels were low. I should've checked while I was taping, but it's always difficult for me to see recording level and I didn't want to risk getting caught. I should be able to clean it up on my computer anyway.

Also, I enjoyed the show.

Shooter

Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:41 pm · #374024

Check out Marc Balanky's photo gallery of the show at:

http://photos.signonsandiego.com/galler ... eInchNails

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:19 am · #374056

Shooter wrote:Check out Marc Balanky's photo gallery of the show at:

http://photos.signonsandiego.com/galler ... eInchNails

Dude, thanks for that link.

Yes, he has pictures of THE HAIR. *laughs* When it would stick up. Fun.

Drunkpoet Site Admin

Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:20 am · #374057

joanowl wrote:Drunkpoet, are you at these shows??

On topic: I think this venue sucks.

Huh? No, I was here in NYC..

Roth Grand Pontiff

Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:30 am · #374070

RidleyGriffyn wrote:That was rather vague, wasn't it?

No, I don't think his performance on Tuesday was any less heartfelt than on Monday -- he was fucking meaning it both nights, 100%, no doubt, and it was awesome to see. But there was a from-the-heart gentleness (and this is most likely just a "which album do you connect with the most" type of thing) that I think some of the older material has. SICNH just sounds like his heart's breaking, and it was nice to have that emotional element in the show.

As much as I love the songs from The Fragile, they're much darker and harsher, and I think the Tuesday night setlist (same one I saw in Coachella) doesnt' have the range of emotions that Monday's setlist did.

In both cases, however, I was shocked by just how POSITIVE the whole thing felt! It was an utter celebration -- and everybody was participating. From the folks in line to the Dresden Dolls (who blew my my totally) and to Trent himself.

I think he asked because earlier you wrote "tuesday's performance was a little more heartfelt," and then afterwards mentioned things about monday night's performance.

Anyways I am definitely in agreement with you.. what a show. I have really had to restrain myself from blabbing on and on about it to friends who weren't able to procure tickets.

SM Palacios

Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:50 am · #374146

The Venue(SOMA) sucked, no ventilation in there, so many gals passing out... but the performance of Trent/NIN was one of the best performances I have ever seen ...period.

I have been to lots of shows...this is my 3rd NIN Show..2nd one this year...This show was just amazing, and I loved Trent's energy.

Trent is amazing, I so identify with his music and lyrics...Awesome time.

mcliam Bricklayer

Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:03 am · #374162

any new mixes of the set from monday night posted?

Roth Grand Pontiff

Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:26 am · #374190

I seem to be one of the few who didn't mind the inside of the venue.. maybe because my earlier teen years of attending rock shows (13 and beyond) involved shitty local venues in NYC and surrounding, trying to mosh just got get stomped all over by older folks and kicked in the eyes and head.

I think by now I should probably cut myself off/shut the fuck up about how good this show was but it's hard.

Gabriel "Carol Reznor"

Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:34 am · #374274

Well I've got to say, I stand corrected.

I'd previously thought TR's song selection has been quite lame, and was geared towards more of a greatest hits vibe - a view which everybody made clear that they disagreed with. But after this show on Monday, and the following Tuesday show (ended up scoring tickets through a friend last minute -- thanks Franklin!) I must say, I was wrong.

The highlight for me was during "Closer" when Trent jumped into the crowd. He was right next to us... and after touching the Man himself I grabbed his hand so I could sing into the microphone... and somehow at that moment he let it go, and I got to take home the best fucking souvenir of all time -- a mike from the crowd-surfing hand of Trent himself!!!

Obviously it was one of the best fucking nights in my life. I'm hoping they didn't cut the mike off too soon, I'd love to hear how stupid I sounded screaming along to "Closer" on one of the bootlegs folks were recording (Lame, I know, but I sorta got caught up in the moment.

Anyway, I'm talking a little bit more about it more on my blog and am going to put some pictures up soon. Words are failing me a bit, so I think all I can really say now is FUCK YEAH!!!!!

nohalo Master of the Ninth Arch

Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:42 am · #374326

requieminadream wrote:
FelixTIbs wrote:Worst Pictures Ever
Thank you. Where are yours, BTW?

I think those are the best pictures ever. Seen the show twice now and those "artist" pics capture my feelings at the shows well. Ummm maybe cause I was hammered

ohwhatcheer Bricklayer

Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:34 am · #374392

First and foremost: FUCKING AWESOME SHOW!

despite... everything that happened, which will soon be detailed. It was my first time seeing NIN and it was just... amazing.

Anyway, here's my story, nearly word for word as written in my LiveJournal.

The Dresden Dolls were soooo good. SO GOOD! One minute, Brian (I could see a lot more of him from where I was, which was in the middle/center of the pit, whenever the tall guys in front of me shifted some) he had on a cute black suit and red tie, and the next minute, whoa!shirtless!

Like I minded.

The minute, nay, the very second Amanda and Brian walked off stage, this... all these... people just pushed forward out of fucking nowhere and my brother and I were stuck like sardines, sans oil, though. My arms were stuck at my sides, and I could NOT for the life of me move them. Still, I thought I had a good spot cos despite the tall guys in front of me, I could still see the mic stand in the middle of the stage between their two heads. Yeah well... not for long. The minute Trent Reznor came out, of course everyone went crazy, but it was a level of madness I'd never been in the pit of.

Anyway, I was freaking out about my brother cos some guy next to us had his elbow dangerously close to his neck but I could NOT bring my hands up to put them on his shoulders. That, and I put myself in a position where I wasn't directly behind him, and so, his shoulder blade conveniently shoved into my chest everytime EVERYONE pushed me every which way. Which was, constantly. Apparently, this all happened in the span of four songs, though I only heard the difference between two songs and it felt like forever. The crowd was swaying from left to right, which is NOT good. I seriously felt I was thisclose to falling flat on my face. A crowd surfer during the first song nearly knocked my glasses off. If they'd gotten knocked off during this show, that would have been the end of them. Anyway, the fear of falling among all those feet and the fact that, hello, I COULDN'T BREATHE! made me lose my cool entirely and I just went crazy. I was just screaming bloody murder. I think I started screaming around the second song, and by the third one, the people around me started asking me if I was okay. I kept saying I was, and then eventually I admitted I couldn't breathe. Cos I couldn't! I seriously was getting very little air in my lungs. They hurt like they've never hurt before. Hell, I got deeper breaths when I was out of breath and marching, during those last stretches of the parade route where I felt like I was so close to collapsing. I lost it when Trent pointed out at the crowd during "March of the Pigs" and screamed out: "MARCH!!" cos everyone started jumping up and down, five different feet landed on my right foot, and I couldn't take it anymore. I was lightheaded, taking short, shallow breaths, and according to my brother, I was hella red. (I get red easily though, AND the lights during this song were kinda orange-ish, so...) Again, the people around me offered to lift me up and pass me to the front to get me out of there, but I yelled at them that I couldn't leave without my brother. I probably scared the shit out of the poor kid cos he just told me to go, so about three or four guys lifted me up and I ended up rolling around on the tops of people's heads. It reminds me now of the time when I was first learning to swim, how I'd just claw at the water with my arms in an attempt to keep my head above water. It was like I was swimming in a sea of heads, but instead of my goal being my swimming teacher's arms, it was the security guy's hand. I grabbed it, not caring that my shirt somehow got lifted up or that I was as close to Trent Reznor as I'll probably ever be. Hell, I just wanted to breathe.

Once I was safe on the right side of the crowd, by the ginormous speakers, everyone was a LOT calmer. The crowd there consisted mostly of younger kids and older fans who were calmly watching the show. I was literally shaking and just gasping for air. I got a lot of "are you okays?" again, but this time I was, although now I had my brother to worry about. He was fine, by the way. He followed a girl behind us who also couldn't breathe. She, however, kept her cool and shoved her way to the back of the crowd. Took a crapload of pictures, and I seriously regret giving my digital camera to my mother. The security guys kept telling us, whilst we were in line, that only disposable cameras would be allowed at the show, so I gave her mine in case they demanded to open up the second zipper of my concert bag. of COURSE they didn't, I so could have sneaked it in and taken all the super-zoomed pictures I wanted. Dammit.

In retrospect: OMFGTRENTREZNOR!! SO GOOD!! SOOOOOOOOOOGOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!1!1111ELEVENTYBILLION!!1

+ Nearly cried during "Hurt"
+ Screamed my lungs out during "Starfuckers, Inc." (my favorite!!

) and "Head Like a Hole", the last two songs.
+ Am alive and I didn't pass out!
+ Got to crowdsurf, something I never thought I'd do, cos I think it's stupid just cos twice I've had my glasses knocked off by a crowdsurfer's foot/hand/bodypart/whatever.

Trent scared the crap out of me when, during that little musical bridge in "Closer" he jumped into the crowd. He jumped right were I figured I left my brother, and in my head I freaked out, thinking he was probably getting smashed by everyone trying to get to Trent and AHH! I just freaked out.

+ Oh yeah, and my Starfucker shirt. I love it so... so soft... heeee!

I'm still dazed and in awe.

ultra-lazer Master Traveler

Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:33 pm · #374743

ohwhatcheer wrote:despite... everything that happened, which will soon be detailed. It was my first time seeing NIN and it was just... amazing.

You described the status-que for a NIN show.

It was a great show though.

Tikiman

Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:18 pm · #374795

Whao! These photo are amazing! There are a TON of them!!!

Check out Marc Balanky's photo gallery of the show here

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:16 pm · #374965

Tikiman wrote:Whao! These photo are amazing! There are a TON of them!!!

Check out Marc Balanky's photo gallery of the show here

Thank you Marc Balanky. Beautiful work.

jfaninord Bricklayer

Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:07 am · #375313

ladyotms wrote:That person who posted the setlist is semi-off. Here's what I clearly remember, Because I knew THTF was 4th, I kept thinking "why isn't this a slower song" and "why is he playing it so early in the setlist?" and then after SICNH I was finally catching my breath..and I hear Trent and his damn mumblings about pigs. I was like "Dammit!" But it was awesome.

Wish
Sin
The Line Begins to Blur
The Hand that Feeds
Something I Can Never Have
March of the Pigs
Terrible Lie
Burn
Closer
Home
Even Deeper
Reptile
Love is Not Enough
Suck
Gave Up

The Day the World Went Away
Hurt
Starfuckers, Inc
Head Like a Hole

^^ correct setlist.

Nope, the earlier setlist was correct. The Hand that Feeds was the 6th song, right after Something I Can Never Have.

Jinsai Prince Adept

Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:57 am · #375630

Yea! Probably the best NIN show I've ever been to. The setlist was fucking incredible, the energy was really on, Starfuckers was fucking hilarious...
Yup. Awesome awesome awesome.
I now wish I'd bought tickets to the second day... oh well. Probably best not to spoil it. I'll wait till they come around again. They've improved a thousand fold from what I saw at the Fresno show, but I guess that's to be expected to a certain degree...
Incredible show... And no, it wasn't too loud at all this time. In fact, the sound was fucking perfect. The balance was incredible.... everything about it was great.
I actually even thought the performance of Even Deeper was pretty great, and I'm generally not a very big fan of that song. Burn was awesome...
Only complaint I'd say is that I think Love is Not Enough was not very good... but then again, I'm not a very big fan of the song. Although, I really don't care much for the song The Hand That Feeds, but I have to say the live presentation of it at this show was almost a highlight.
I've been to a bunch of NIN shows in the past.. I even made it to the Dress Rehearsal Gig for the Fragile..
This was better. I had a great time. I was sad to see it end.
Yay.

notoriousTIMP Knight of the Royal Axe

Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:47 pm · #375805

so does anyone know if those pricks who cut in the front of the line got what was coming to them?

violent_n_delicious Master ad Vitam

Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:54 pm · #375812

No, I was looking for them before the show started but had no luck. I just made sure that everyone that was with me pushed them in back of them while the lines were forming.

Speaking of which - in case anyone was wondering I was the loud obnoxious broad coralling the line and notifying people that those jerk-offs were cutting. Heh.

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:47 pm · #375853

Jinsai, I didn't know you were there! Where were you in the 3rd row? I was there too, it was most definitely very rough there. Just..no space!

I'll post the pictures I took of people in line soon.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:13 pm · #375875

trentsinmypants wrote:so does anyone know if those pricks who cut in the front of the line got what was coming to them?

When I was running in (after dealing with that stupid fucking box office lady). I saw the chick standing around in the lobby. I guess she figured out that the front row was not the place to be.

But then i saw this picture, I am not sure how far back in the crowd this is, look to the left of the guy with the giraffe-neck.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:19 pm · #375890

fuck, my work comp sucks. Well, there is a picture of the pit with her face in it, you are just gonna have to take my word for it until I can get home.

kelly

Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:46 pm · #376252

i thiught the show was fucking awesome!! this was my first nin show and now im in love! trent is a brilliant artist and musician. he explodes with power on stage. the main aspect that blows me aways is the fucking consistantcy from album to live performance! something that very few can pull off. it was an unforgetable night! i know it wont be my last nin show! great fucking job guys!!!!!

aperfectlyric

Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:36 pm · #376294

wonderful show..

anybody know of any decent recordings that were made? ive heard that some audience recordings are actually pretty good. just wonderin if anybody knows anything beyond that.

flyingstardust Master of the Ninth Arch

Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:55 pm · #376304

trentsinmypants wrote:so does anyone know if those pricks who cut in the front of the line got what was coming to them?

They were behind me on the rail like 2-3 rows back on the right hand side of the stage. There was a picture of the girl on http://www.bandvibe.com last time I looked. They were too far away for me to do something about it...

I'm sure they got what was coming to them though...
Hope they never show their faces in the fall... !

ziff Bricklayer

Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:34 am · #376331

A few photos from monday night.
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ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:09 am · #376560

I finally got un-lazy, and uploaded the pictures, so here's some of the line, and people. It's a limited view, really, I guess. I should have gone all the way down taking pictures. But I didn't. So this is all I have.

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My friend in her chair...waiting!

Line in front of us

Line behind us

People where we were who were all cool, yay!

Those meet and greet pass-ers. Grr! Waiting to go to meet Trent.

More people in line

Woo, people.

Slightly farther away people

Me attempting to not smile, and failing, and my dad looking amusing.

Hooray.

Ohh..oh! I forgot to tell this little lame story. During the first 3 or so songs everyone kept asking me if I was ok. I was probably really red or something, I don't know. But anyway, so during The Line Begins To Blur most of the elbowed-in-the-throat occured. So I was leaning back, because I some person in front of me was falling on me, and my dad and friend ask me, "are you ok?? are you alright??" and I sing/say, absolutely in time with the lyrics, "Is there somebody on top of me? I don't know, I don't know!!!"

Haha, it was lame, but fun.

trav

Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:21 am · #376675

so stoked... i caught a water bottle from trent that kept me alive at the front of the stage. for all the stupid people that can't handle being in the front, go to the back. as with all shows you are going to get your feet stepped on, feel/smell the nasty sweat of your new neighbor, and get pushed around. its a fucking rock show, deal with it... I also got jerome's broken drumstick from some roadie guy that threw it of the stage just after the show. i was so happy they sounded so good at soma, as i've seen other shows there that sucked due to the bands playing too loud and the low cielings there...

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:15 pm · #376879

trav wrote: for all the stupid people that can't handle being in the front, go to the back. as with all shows you are going to get your feet stepped on, feel/smell the nasty sweat of your new neighbor, and get pushed around. its a fucking rock show, deal with it...

Usually I agree, but the fucking venue had three (3) compressors that were broken. It was fucking hotter in this venue than it was in fucking phoenix...god I hate the soma.

Melancholykiwi Bricklayer

Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:00 pm · #376961

Actually, I went to the Tuesday night show and before the Dresden Dolls went up I asked one of the security guards if they got the air fixed, and he said the compressors were never even broken-- the owner just turned it off 'cause he thought he could make an extra buck by making it an inferno in there so he could sell water.

That's got to be illegal.

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:03 pm · #376967

Melancholykiwi wrote:Actually, I went to the Tuesday night show and before the Dresden Dolls went up I asked one of the security guards if they got the air fixed, and he said the compressors were never even broken-- the owner just turned it off 'cause he thought he could make an extra buck by making it an inferno in there so he could sell water.

That's got to be illegal.

...That fuck continues to suprise me. Fucking fuck!!! Are you serious?!

It amazes me every time I go there how much the owner doesn't seem to want people at his venue. Grr.

.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:14 pm · #376979

yeah, I really fucking hate him. He is parading around saying how "nine inch nails is the best thing to happen to this place" well guess what, THEY FUCKING HATED IT THERE, what a fucking douche. I dont know where this guy gets any kind of business sense from....what a bastard.

landon Bricklayer

Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:02 am · #377378

When can we expect a recording of the show?
I NEEEEED IT! BAD!!!!

...well actually not quite that bad I guess.

but i sure whould like it

Oh and by the way ladyotms, thanks for posting those pictures you took. It was fun seeing kristina and me in line!

flyingstardust Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:57 pm · #377860

poorbabydan wrote:yeah, I really fucking hate him. He is parading around saying how "nine inch nails is the best thing to happen to this place" well guess what, THEY FUCKING HATED IT THERE, what a fucking douche. I dont know where this guy gets any kind of business sense from....what a bastard.

lol, at first I thought you were talking about someone else. I went with dclaw to the show and after it was done (I had a pass to the aftershow) they were clearing ppl out without passes and dclaw told the owner to go fuck himself or something to that extent.

One of the security dudes GRABBED dclaw by the arm and dragged him out of SOMA. The entire time dclaw is saying "FUCK THIS PLACE, NIN is the best thing that ever happened to this place and they are never coming back so FUCK YOU"

haha. No, but the owner was an asshole. He was encouraging/telling people to cut in front of fans that had been there since the night before on the first day, being an inconsiderate asshole to the PAYING customers to his venue and now I hear about this water thing....

It's no wonder why SOMA got shut down before.

Fucking prick.

jfaninord Bricklayer

Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:28 pm · #377877

Here's an mp3 of Reptile from my recording. I didn't stay up front the whole time because my girlfriend wasn't feeling well, so the quality went down a little bit during Love Is Not Enough and then more significantly for the last minute of Starfuckers, Inc and Head Like a Hole because she needed to sit down.

Nine Inch Nails - Reptile (San Diego 2005-05-30)

Link should be working again...

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:02 pm · #377954

flyingstardust wrote:

One of the security dudes GRABBED dclaw by the arm and dragged him out of SOMA. The entire time dclaw is saying "FUCK THIS PLACE, NIN is the best thing that ever happened to this place and they are never coming back so FUCK YOU"

haha. No, but the owner was an asshole. He was encouraging/telling people to cut in front of fans that had been there since the night before on the first day

That first part is fucking awsome. I wish I would have been there and/or been able to meet him.

Yeah, we were the people in line the first day, that saw them cut and started yelling at them. Asking them why the hell they would do such a thing. My friend and I approached the manager about it nad he said "I dont care, this line is all going to get pushed up anyway".

and I thought the Marquee was shitty.....

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:05 pm · #377957

And what was with that lady who drove around with him on the cart thing? She was wearing a different shirt every time I saw her. It freaked me out. That was when they started bitching about us "ruining business"....dude, we were the only ones giving those stores any business. *sigh*

dclaw Bricklayer

Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:45 am · #378228

poorbabydan wrote:
trentsinmypants wrote:so does anyone know if those pricks who cut in the front of the line got what was coming to them?
When I was running in (after dealing with that stupid fucking box office lady). I saw the chick standing around in the lobby. I guess she figured out that the front row was not the place to be.

But then i saw this picture, I am not sure how far back in the crowd this is, look to the left of the guy with the giraffe-neck.

it was the girl in the glasses to my left, correct?
are you meaning me... in this pic:

ratvelvet Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:11 am · #378269

Out of the four shows I went to, The Dresden Dolls kicked the most ass at the Monday SOMA show. They seemed to play off of each other a lot. Brian was a maniac, breaking many sticks, struggling to breathe- he complained about his neck hurting the next night. I can see why...I was blown away. I loved how the security dude in front of me kept rolling his eyes and shaking his head at them when they started, but after half of War Pigs, he was won over.

Oh yeah- yay NIN! SOMA SUCKS. I will be seeing that stripmall pavement and Kite Country in my nightmares.

blackmonolith Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:51 am · #378298

Melancholykiwi wrote:...I asked one of the security guards if they got the air fixed, and he said the compressors were never even broken-- the owner just turned it off 'cause he thought he could make an extra buck by making it an inferno in there so he could sell water.

That's got to be illegal.

"Hello, Health Department? Yeah..."

GreenKorn81 Master Traveler

Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:48 am · #378327

jfaninord wrote:Here's an mp3 of Reptile from my recording. I didn't stay up front the whole time because my girlfriend wasn't feeling well, so the quality went down a little bit during Love Is Not Enough and then more significantly for the last minute of Starfuckers, Inc and Head Like a Hole because she needed to sit down.

Nine Inch Nails - Reptile (San Diego 2005-05-30)

post it again please
he's blocked now
thanks in advance

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:06 pm · #378368

Let's face it. SOMA isn't the House of Blues, okaaaay. To me, it was a well-needed diversion. You people are light-wieghts.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:02 pm · #378625

Guitar Girl wrote:Let's face it. SOMA isn't the House of Blues, okaaaay. To me, it was a well-needed diversion. You people are light-wieghts.

your right. I suck because I hate a venue that encourages cutting in line and turning off 3 out of 5 compressors just to sell water. Not to mention them taking our chaires away 3 hours early, and not allowing us to sit in our car.

They wouldnt even let Rob film for christ sake!

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:04 pm · #378626

dclaw wrote:it was the girl in the glasses to my left, correct?
are you meaning me... in this pic:

Are you the guy on the right, bending your head down? If you are, then yes, I did mean you. And, I am sorry.
...
BTW, after you got pulled out by the gaurd, what did they do? Bring you to a back room and beat you into submission?

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:47 pm · #379611

poorbabydan wrote:
Guitar Girl wrote:Let's face it. SOMA isn't the House of Blues, okaaaay. To me, it was a well-needed diversion. You people are light-wieghts.
your right. I suck because I hate a venue that encourages cutting in line and turning off 3 out of 5 compressors just to sell water. Not to mention them taking our chaires away 3 hours early, and not allowing us to sit in our car.

They wouldnt even let Rob film for christ sake!

I'm saweey. I've been to dives during heat waves and it wasn't even that hot in SD that day.

ratvelvet Master of the Ninth Arch

Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:14 pm · #379641

poorbabydan wrote:They wouldnt even let Rob film for christ sake!

WTF? Really? I thought I saw a tripod in the dressing room window one night. The other night- no.

ladyotms Grand Pontiff

Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:23 pm · #379681

ratvelvet wrote:
poorbabydan wrote:They wouldnt even let Rob film for christ sake!
WTF? Really? I thought I saw a tripod in the dressing room window one night. The other night- no.

Yeah, he was hanging out the window half the time during the dresden dolls set, and also during the pre-NIN set. He had that tripod, I was wondering if he was filming or recording or anything.

poorbabydan Master of the Ninth Arch

Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:58 am · #379968

ratvelvet wrote:
poorbabydan wrote:They wouldnt even let Rob film for christ sake!
WTF? Really? I thought I saw a tripod in the dressing room window one night. The other night- no.

Yeah, when they told him no he went up there to hide it. He usually stands at the back, or imbetween the barricade somewhere.

adamberry13

Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:43 am · #399481

The show was fucking awesome, i just dont understand this concept of "I WANT TO SEE NIN IN THE FRONT OF THE CROWD, ALTHOUGH I DO NOT WANT TO GET PUSHED/PULLED/OR MY HAIR MESSED UP" for all the stupid bitches crying being pushed around, go watch simple plan or some bullshit like that, or stay in the back, its a NIN show were not watching nickleback here. but besides that,like i said an amazing show, Burn, Terrible Lie and March of the pigs were some of my favorites, and of course the "dont you" repeat was awesome too, Didnt' go to the 2nd show but im sure that was amazing too, I'll be in Hollywood and san diego, Trent fuckin rocks

3libras Bricklayer

Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:55 pm · #402181

I just wanted to mention that i met Chuck Palahniuk last saturday and asked him if he was at the show and he said that he wasnt.

And the show was amazing. The heat, the crowd, nothing changed the fact they sounded incredible. One of the best shows i have ever been to.

Guitar Girl Grand Pontiff

Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:59 am · #402645

3libras wrote:I just wanted to mention that i met Chuck Palahniuk last saturday and asked him if he was at the show and he said that he wasnt.

And the show was amazing. The heat, the crowd, nothing changed the fact they sounded incredible. One of the best shows i have ever been to.

You must have met Chuck Palaniuk at the book signing in Burbank. Did he do a reading?

3libras Bricklayer

Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:39 am · #402674

Guitar Girl:

No, unfortunately, he didnt do a reading. It was just a signing with about 15 other authors. It was a great experience nonetheless.

Juanito Bricklayer

Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:10 am · #518907

Just for your own records, here is the set list in proper order

1. Pinion

2. Wish

3. Sin

4. The Line Begins to Blur

5. March of the Pigs

6. Something I can never have

7. The Hand That Feeds

8. Terrible Lie

9. Burn

10. Closer

11. Home

12. Even Deeper

13. Reptile

14. Love is Not Enough

15. Suck

16. Gave Up

17. The Day the World Went Away

18. Hurt

19. Star Fuckers

20. Head like a Hole