U2 Should Have Seen it Live

The crowd's voices began to rise with anticipation as U2 walked toward the stage. The twitter remarks went ballistic with excitement, and so- in all their glory, began a beautiful serenade live from YouTube.

First of all, the fact that technology has given the gift of live concert viewing is, in itself, incredible. But beyond that, I find it fascinating that U2 gave it's fans a chance to get a little more connected, as many may have missed opportunities to physically attend this year's 360 World Tour.

The concert opened up with Bono's vocals easing into the song, "Breathe" and continued non-stop for close to 2 and half hours, ending beautifully with "Moment of Surrender."

In tune with their humanitarian spirit, the band pointed to many peaceful leaders around the world that have made a difference~ such as Nelson Mandela, and a special tribute to Aung San Su Kyi, who has been the focal point of persecution by Myanmar forces. Bono even tacked on a rendition of "Amazing Grace," as if in a state of worship. It was beautiful.

This certainly was the closest I have been to a real concert by U2, and certainly plan an appearance in the coming future. I was impressed. In all his thank you's; Bono thanked and asked the crowd to pull our their cell phones, in an attempt to joke, he said, "I'll text ya later," but with the intention of a final, and cheesy wave of lights....which actually, turned out to look like a city at night or perhaps, even more, a constellation...a patter of stars in the sky.

The Rose Bowl stadium, and its sea of fans made the live streaming experience truly unique.