U2 - ZOO STATION (Live at The Sphere, Opening Night, 2023)

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[@THENOETIE]

i wil do this

[@eaaivazian]

I'll be happy to give a donation. Is there any way to enjoy the video without the "VETRI" logo embedded in the clip itself. Some of the audience-shot clips from this excellent video are elsewhere on KZbin...and they DON'T have the "Vetri" embedded in the film itself.

[@u2legacy]

Thank you! @@THENOETIE

[@u2legacy]

The VETRI will always be there just because that's MY edition ;). I did not just pressed a button of a camera. I spent hours on this for no money. So at least what I can do is to value my own work.@@eaaivazian

[@natalieperez9669]

I so wish for the full version of this U2 concert!This is exhilarating!

[@jameshill4911]

Still think Zoo Station is the best opening to any gig wherever they play it.

[@attegranattehsts]

Absolutely!!!

[@AustinCDennis]

Spot on. The opening drums and the groaning guitar riff is perfect.

[@roxyvargas3659]

All I remember was repeating OMG over and over when that screen cracked.

[@Unlkgr8nss]

What about discoque?

[@justincredible.]

You mean ZOO TV

[@bmillar3744]

The Sphere is obviously amazing, but even 30+ years later, nothing surpasses the Zoo TV tour as an insane multimedia art experience. It's the one concert experience that's stuck in my mind ever since

[@stevencampbell1150]

I still remember the opening at the RDS in Dublin in August 93 with the screens crackling into life. My all time favourite gig.

[@bmillar3744]

@@stevencampbell1150 Parkhead 93. Came on to Zoo Station. Bono silhouetted against the screens as they fired up.

[@helloitsmehb]

They were much better in 1982 at the Paladium in Hollywood or 1992 at Dodger Stadium with Public Enemy as the opening act. I became a rap fan that night for sure. Amazing 😅

[@jheych]

The contrast between the origiginal 92' Zoo TV era where the band had the screens and thevaudiences full focus and now 30 years later when the audience has the little screens and are only half focussed on whats happening in front of them is both frightening and I think also quite sad .

[@cyberathlete]

Ya that shot at 3:07. Very sad. Although I have been going to concerts since the '90s and I do record clips on my phone at every show. It's nice to have snippets 1-2 minutes long of the concert and you can relive it whenever you want. But ya if you're there recording the whole show, don't bother going. You're not taking it in and neither will you remember how it actually felt if you didn't have your phone in front of you the whole time because part of your attention and worry is on the phone making sure you're framing is right.

[@blagojgogov186]

Zoo station simply breaks every limitations, the perfect opening song, makes me feel like flying.

[@Funnykiid18]

You are correct my friend smooth and flawless

[@jipangoo]

Achtung Baby is still monumentally good... isn't it?

[@jmccuanu2]

Yes. Yes, it is.

[@shibutgeorge]

💯

[@bmillar3744]

In a year of landmark albums it still stands out. Just look at what came out in 1991. An insanely good year for music

[@rainerschaefer6623]

So many memories!! 1993 in Germany/Dortmund/Westfalenhalle/

One of the best music albums of all times. Simple as that

[@mykemedina3732]

I was there opening Day for my Birthday. My first U2 concert.

[@paultrussy]

Some birthday present! 😎👍

[@bobbcarpenter7031]

Achtung Baby was their peak LP. Just like Revolver for the Beatles in '66. Saw them 06.10.83 on up thru 2001...Can't wait to getting around to seeing them in the Sphere!

[@matthewleone7941]

I remember when I saw this show on October 11, the sound was amazing! When Edge launches into the chorus-filled second guitar line- it was the loudest, most piercing sound I'd ever heard. Magic.

[@wewhofly]

That haunting "I could have lost you" intro has always been such an underappreciated moment in U2 history. Just walk on stage and begin the electric madness of Zoo without an instrument and sing in sean nos. Beautiful in the 90s. Glad he went back to it. All Zoo openings were sublime, this simple quiet step out was one of them. Whatever was inspiring them through the 90s, it certainly worked a charm on the music, the choreography of concerts and had a surreal, otherworldly effect on fans.

[@margaretsch.3609]

I love it when someone articulates clearly something like what you just said, finally putting into words impressions that I haven't been able to yet. With this video, I am able to relive somewhat the amazing opening night that I was present for and remember the sense of awe. Now eagerly anticipating a return in Feb and March 2024 and afterward, I will probably come back to your interpretation of this video to relive this part! It hits in new ways each time!

[@pjeno007]

For a second I thought I was reading an old comment of mine. lol. You can't (well, actually, you for one I know could) imagine how gobsmacked happy I was to hear them pull this unique pre-intro intro out of the closet. I don't think they did it on that many performances for the original tour (of course someone will point out that I am wrong, lol) . It just points out how incredibly hard they worked on bringing this complete Album revisit back to life. - I can hear that 'I could have lost you' a zillion times and it would be just as effective. It was chilling to hear it in person. (I was lucky enough to go opening night and again in May.). And to then to have him reach down to pick up The Fly glasses off the stage, how he does it, and what it does to him....we're going on a huge adventure people. Hang on....

[@markingram2579]

Was in the front on Saturday. Still can't process what I witnessed. The most incredible concert I've ever seen

[@thomasruthmann8588]

I feel the same after Friday and Saturday night.... Still getting goosebumps.

[@420WayneKerr]

Yes! Still processing it nearly a week later. What a privilege to have been there.

[@markingram2579]

It's been 3 weeks no and I'm still trying to get my head around it 😂

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

Of course you were - along with the other 1 million people who've said they were there - but wait, what's the capacity again? Sorry, no, everyone says they were there, but not everybody was unfortunately (for you).

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

@@thomasruthmann8588 You went both nights? You bought tix for 2 nights in a row at that cost? Of course you were - along with the other 1 million people who've said they were there - but wait, what's the capacity again? Sorry, no, everyone says they were there, but not everybody was unfortunately (for you).

[@ed4253]

Bono looks incredible in those fly shades

[@pjeno007]

He's still got the Fly strut down.

[@davidresch390]

Bono…….”Ohhhhhhhhhhh I couldn’t fiiiiind youuuuuuuuu……ohhhhhhhhhhh….why are you hiding from meeeeeee?” (Distorted ZooTV mic)

[@k-poplover6537]

GRANDE GRANDE GRANDE OTTIMI OTTIMO PERFECT BIG BIG BIG U2

[@metafuel]

Excellent. Thank you. I hope to see an entire version soon. Us people in africa appreciate your work. Thanks for uploading this. Looks absolutely mind blowing.

[@47imagine]

Can you imagine Bono singing in the sphere with his 1991 voice ... that would be amazing

[@Dza231]

There’s something about youth isn’t there?1991, god what a great year and a great decade. Soon as that decade ended it was sad because you knew a great time and era was over, and it was never coming back.

[@billmccarty4561]

We say it last night…10/7. The absolute best sounding concert I’ve ever heard audio wise, and Bono sounded superb.

[@GeraldTN06]

If i had a time machine, that would be the first moment in time i would go to. Everything else can wait

[@47imagine]

@@GeraldTN06 You and me both, brother

[@rosscortb]

Yup, where have all the bands gone.....@@Dza231

[@Nickc4555]

The most advanced multimedia experience in the world, and half the audience is watching it through their phones.

[@bentonscrivener]

What’s one more media? Who cares what anybody else does Friendo! 😊 Uh-oh, I just added at least 2-3 other medias. And the dimensions of space and time. What now Fuzzy Britches? Happy New Year! 2024 will ring in more medias than we can even imagine all the way back here in 2023!

[@Hallucination]

And yet if it wasn't for them you'd have nothing to comment on.

[@Hallucination]

@@ianchampagne566 your comment reeks of pretentious nonsense.

[@danielpotter8957]

The irony isn't lost on me

[@johnlyons7182]

I just don’t get it.

[@roxyvargas3659]

I remember when that light start to break through the screen, repeating over and over OMG! section 200s was amazing View of screen and band

[@AdoptingSportyMusicalRelaxers]

The transition at 2:50 was so smooth!

[@clebersilvacoimbra5011]

SÓ ME INMAGINO NUM DESSES TOP DEMAIS TOP U2

[@Rita-it9gn]

Corrían los 80`s. Más de 30 años escuchándolos y cada vez mejor, con amor y en gratitud por acompañarme en toda mi vida, desde Buenos Aires, Argentina ❤

[@sandordaczi9805]

Such a fantastic feeling after 30 years! Thanks Paulo and U2.

[@chloenkitty]

Love this song!!!

[@cello1972]

Ya debería ser permanente los recitales de U2 ahí❤❤❤

[@myflatz6377]

Only watched the first 2 minutes as we want to experience it when we see them live and in-person on October 11, 2023! We're so excited - we know it will be epic. Thank you for sharing :-)

[@pjeno007]

Did you get to go?

[@myflatz6377]

@@pjeno007 Yes, it was awesome!

[@04mdsimps]

What is the little snippet bono sings at the start? “Ahhh I couldnt find you, ahhh where are you hiding from me, alone and not alone, alone and not alone”

[@emrecakr4418]

They used to start the set with these lines back in zootv ,only for 1992 shows i guess

[@u2basstraps]

Hello Paulo! Bravo! You created again an amazing video from multicam records! I've watched it at least 10 times so far. I like the parallel with the Sydney notches! :) I hope you make videos like this for all the other songs from yesterday evening. Can't wait your next work. Ciao!

[@Alinehewson]

Perfect ❤

[@matheusqueiroz1805]

Paulo Vetri é simplesmente genial!!!! Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho, sou seu fã!

[@NZStarWarsNooB]

60 plus years of age and cant even tell the difference from 30 years ago. These guys will live forever....absolutely sick

[@idoengel145]

Paulo thank you, you’re amazing!

[@jasonmcbride3226]

That man can punch the hell out of those drums!!!🤩🤩🤩 I’m in awe and loving every song from these clips! 😎

[@WRX2001]

This is giving goosebumps..

[@pjeno007]

Getting them just reading your comment. I missed the original 92 tour, but memorized the Zoo TV VHS. The room was completely electric when he began his vocals before the drum kicks in.

[@LojaMixColor]

U2 é de Outra Galáxia, simplesmente os maiores

[@yostycuevas509]

Gracias, gracias, gracias!!!!!!!!! Por existir en esta era y yo haberlos conocido y escuchado, LOS AMO!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤U2❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!

[@roxyvargas3659]

I was there with my mom ❤

[@matthewbrown4323]

Can always count on you to deliver. Thank you for your time and effort in putting this together. It is awesome!

[@devlinshaughnessy7048]

Willy Williams definitely had fun with that show intro. Was pretty sure the subway tunnel look of the sphere before the show was a farse but he delivered more than closure - awesome job as usual, lads!

[@bonolover360]

I was lucky enough to attend 3 shows

[@dadobaksa9236]

Love this guitar riffs

[@paultrussy]

Love the way the stage looks like a vinyl record deck 😎👍

[@carlgemlich1657]

A turntable.

[@sodasullivan]

Love this! Sound and visuals are so great in this place. (With that great wall cracking effect in the background, you really don't need to cut in old Zoo footage at the best part, but still amazing footage)

[@Ian-li2qo]

Brilliant Paulo, I don’t know how you managed to put this together so quickly.

[@eduardogalvantorres1030]

Gracias Vetri! Soy tu fan!

[@shamilton2556]

Thirty years on, still the best opening to any gig. Not many advantages to being old but I'm glad I paid £25 to see Zooropa at Wembley in 1993 rather than many times more to see a load of phones. Band still kills it.

[@jareroken9127]

That was absolute prime U2.

[@Depechemodefan1970]

I was at the Wembley 1993 show.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

I was at that at Wembley

[@mikerice4547]

Thank ya so much❤! Frellin' Awesome- not much else to say. . . . . M

[@helena20000]

❤U2 FOREVER

[@ClassofEighty2]

This is one good thing about being alive in these times. Mankind on display. U2 sounds pretty good too.

[@marinfm2102]

Thank You!

[@gzz8551]

I never thought they could top the concert intro from 92/93 ZooTV but by God....that’s on another level.

[@nellyweini8188]

I’m so excited to see this on October 7th!!! This will be so amazing, I have absolutely no doubt, because they simply never disappoint! 🥰🎶🎸🎤

[@paultrussy]

In the past (2023) or in 2024? Didn't know the residency was that long if the latter!

[@nellyweini8188]

@@paultrussy it got extended , I believe the last show was in April 2024

[@PatrickHall-e7h]

Looks like the smallest stage that they played on to an audience this big in a while. Thanks for posting!

[@gregorythomas5804]

Thanks for the flashbacks, and BRING BACK THE TRABANTS! It's just not ZooTV without the cars.

[@BrianBlanch]

What an epic opening by the world’s greatest band!

[@jayg339]

Man this looks so cool. The sphere does not disappoint. Must be amazing being there. Band sounds good too(hope Larry gets better and comes back soon)

[@cahillgreg]

Larry's bottom is at him; hope it passes

[@markdaly1648]

His back after 40s years

[@cumulusterraticus3446]

A MUST HAVE for advanced &sophisticated NEURADIOLOGISTS IN THE CENTRE OF GOOD OLD LONDON !🏰🔮🙏🏆

[@terrybono5995]

Rock Stars!!

[@MT-dh2tr]

I went to the opening night. Spectacular performance!!!

[@FascinatingFacts562]

I went last December and again in February. The visuals were awesome upstairs (we were in the 200s). You can’t beat being on the floor though. I never walked so fast in my life to get the rail towards the center. Amazing!! 🎉

[@cezartiberius-tcmc]

Maneiro

[@carlosabreu2494]

U2 muito bom,melhor banda do mundo.

[@johnedwards6215]

Put your phones away for gods sake. Watch it, live it, feel it.

[@proffabioprimak]

Paulo, ficou FANTÁSTICO !

[@pathat3027]

Pat ill n3v3r tellu who iam beautiful ❤

[@reecord2]

thank you so much for uploading this

[@surajsinghrathord585]

They squeeze their entire talent in spheres ✌✨💖💕🦋

[@johndunlop72]

Sounds minted looks fantastic

[@AtomicPeace]

Buena Paulo... Buena....

[@cacildoneto5090]

Fantástico Paulo! Já te falei e repito vc faz as melhores edições da maior banda de rock da história! Estarei lá no dia 1 e 3 de novembro assistindo os 🐐! Grande abraço irmão vc é fera 🤘

[@cacildoneto5090]

@@leonardorossi5130 rapaz não caga pela boca não ! Eu estou embarcando agora para Las Vegas para assistir 2 shows da maior banda de rock de todos os tempos! Aceita que dói menos.

[@maestroasadoradomicilio9528]

Vetri , mis felicitaciones por tan buen video el mejor que he visto te pasaste amigo, un acierto espectacular.

[@robertnagy2170]

Floor seats, by the stage opening night with no preview of what's to come was one of the highlights of my life. It felt like anything could happen. Part of the screen show feel flat (I don't blame the band but the venue) but I was there for both. 8.5 out of 10 was not to shabby the crowd made up for the rest.

[@laure5452]

Magique 🖤🌍🖤

[@shunme1]

2:17 That instantly reminds me of Church of the Light in Osaka(Japan), designed by Tadao Ando.

[@danielpotter8957]

The irony of watering it down by getting your phone out to enjoy the most advanced experience in the world.

[@JohnHughes-Ottawa]

Amazing 👏

[@timmcgrath9708]

Someone once described this song as part machine, part flesh. I think that’s perfect.

[@augustmozart1055]

....I'm ready for what's next ..!!

[@ZORBATTACK]

Fantastico 😍😍🎧🎧 Mancano solo le Trabant. *U2 ZOO STATION 2023* SPHERE 🌏 Rock Magistrale ,anche Moderno. 🥁🥁🎤

[@TauCeti973]

You know, I saw them in the early 90's at the height of their ZooTV tour play this tune. What an experience. I have not been to a live gig in years, but I remember each one we are able to live in the moment and get the full experience. These days when you watch live clips from concerts online, all we see are thousands of people watching on a 6.7" screen. It's a real shame. Thankfully I go my kicks way before all of this.

[@nonever10]

The editing is brilliant - well done! 👏

[@MidnightMadness123-y3g]

All music venues should be held in spheres like this, even movies.

[@joeh6236]

Zoo Station Wow U2 rocking this opening number ! Well done boys ❤

[@paradoxward2533]

can u imagine Pink Floyd in venue like this??

[@jerardnorgren3411]

Could you imagine Pink Floyd back anywhere👍

[@jerardnorgren3411]

No, you're right, Gilmour, Mason, & Waters back together in the " Sphere " They could have the sphere be THE MOON.

[@jakeweisenberg3097]

That would be epic!!….was thinking could you imagine Hendrix here, lol

[@Nastyboy269]

U2 set a new standard with their ZooTV tour back in the day. Makes sense they’re the ones to break new ground in The Sphere.

[@MannyL-g3m]

Drummer sounds good. Good choice for a stand in.

[@thiagopires7172]

A melhor abertura pra qualquer abertura de show🤗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Amo essa banda❤❤❤❤❤

[@chloenkitty]

Damn, I would’ve loved to see inxs here 😢

[@alessandrapinto6585]

Wooow! Thanks

[@songmanl1480]

The Sphere is the main event !

[@eduardosoltis7525]

Paulo simplesmente FANTÁSTICO 👏👏 excelente essa edição. Vc sempre nos brindando com vídeos que emocionam 🎸🎤❤

[@Golden_lavender]

Was There Feb.23❤🎉😊

[@cris89cs]

Beautiful. Best video. Thank Paulo!!❤

[@BONOVOX-jm2zm]

just amazing

[@yenhoff22]

Paulo, esta foi a melhor edição e com as melhores imagens que vi até agora. Parabéns pelo trabalho. Eu achei aquele palco quadradinho muito "quadrado" para o espetáculo em vista de todo o entorno. Prendeu muito a banda, sem possibilidade de "estrepolias" do Bono.

[@ericnathanguel]

Well done.

[@junghunlee9941]

Can you believe that ? The song was released almost 30 years ago ! But it feels like something new. still.....

[@shannonjane7373]

This song has swagger

[@greigmn]

Excellent work fella

[@symonvolgan]

Thank you Paulo once again, seeing it brings tears to my eyes, one day I will see them live and it will be the best time of my life

[@LuckOurDog]

Waar zijn de trabantjes? Paul Vetri wonderful

[@alejandrocandelas9122]

amazing editing, thanks VETRI