Muse at Madison Square Garden, NY, USA
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Topic: Muse at Madison Square Garden, NY, USA
Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Subject: Muse at Madison Square Garden, NY, USA
Date Posted: August 09 2007 at 18:19
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One of the most rocking shows I've ever been to, this British 3 piece definitely knows how to put on a spectacle. Opening with one of their most well known songs (preluded by a JFK speech about secret societies) Knights of Cydonia, they continued with their more high energy songs, and the audience followed with the same energy throughout. Matt Bellamy showed off his guitar skills, soloing on several of the songs that didn't normally have solos (or at least ones as complicated as the ones he did live). His guitars also have a few cool little toys on them, such as the Kaoss pad which with he could make all sorts of new and unknown noises that was fixed right into his guitar (he even gave the audience a closeup of it into a camera when he was fooling around with it between songs) As time went on, they shifted to more piano based numbers, yet still keeping the energy going all the way until the encore. They also between several songs had "jams" where they'd vamp on a riff that isn't currently in an actual song, and some of it was pretty heavy (the preppier crowd was somewhat taken aback by this)...perhaps this is new material being worked? I don't know. What I do know is that it was the best night I've had in a while Setlist: Knights of Cydonia Map of the Problematique Hysteria Supermassive Black Hole City of Delusion Butterflies and Hurricanes Hoodoo Apocalypse Please Feeling Good Sunburn Invincible Starlight Time is Running Out New Born Plug in Baby --Encore-- Soldier's Poem Unintended Stockholm Syndrome Take a Bow this is my first concert review thread, sorry if it sucks  ------------- 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: August 14 2007 at 07:52
Thanks for the review.Excellent job. Glad you enjoyed this great band.
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Posted By: mrcozdude
Date Posted: August 19 2007 at 23:32
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awesome i MUSE about 6 years ago still remember it well thought starting with knights what abit strange though,My head of year taught them and Matt used to live about 30 minutes away. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/cozfunkel/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: jiggernaut
Date Posted: January 03 2008 at 00:29
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I was at that show man and what a rush!
Playing to a sold out MSG Muse delivered in their bombastic style and absolutely exceeded all my expectations of what their live show would be like.
Great band. Can't wait for their next album!
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Posted By: EclectricBlue
Date Posted: January 07 2008 at 21:19
 The only guy who could actually play instrument was the keyboard player!!! 25% of their song were not performed live!! It was the biggest disappointment for me in years!------------- http://www.drumsoloartist.com/drumstore/Drum_Loops.php - Drum Loops http://www.drumsoloartist.com/drumstore/Used_Drums.php - Used Drums |
Posted By: moreitsythanyou
Date Posted: January 07 2008 at 21:39
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This show reminded me how great of a band Muse is. Excellent setlist, fantastic skill and energy, unforgettable concert.
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