LAS VEGAS (AP) — Experience the extraordinary as U2 took the stage at the magnificent Sphere in Las Vegas. In a remarkable display of visual effects and world-class audio, the legendary rock band delivered a captivating performance during their “UV Achtung Baby” residency launch show.
Amidst the immersive atmosphere created by floor-to-ceiling graphics, two helicopters soared through the starlit sky, illuminating the Las Vegas desert with spotlights. Bono, the band’s frontman, kneeled to the ground, singing their iconic 2004 hit “Vertigo.” Little did the audience know that these captivating visuals were all part of the cutting-edge technology inside the globe-shaped venue.
The Sphere, standing at an impressive 366-feet (111 meters) high and 516-feet (157 meters) wide, provided an unparalleled experience for the more than 18,000 attendees. Crystal-clear audio and a myriad of stunning visuals, including kaleidoscope images and Las Vegas’ iconic skyline, transported the audience into U2’s epic musical journey.
Bono, alongside guitarists The Edge and Adam Clayton and drummer Bram van den Berg, expressed their awe at the state-of-the-art LED screen, which projected larger-than-life versions of themselves, along with imagery of praying hands and bells. Paying tribute to the late Elvis Presley, a Las Vegas entertainment icon, Bono emphasized the significance of the venue, dubbing it an “Elvis chapel” and “Elvis cathedral.”
The $2.3 billion Sphere, conceptualized by James Dolan, the brainchild behind Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks, and Rangers, fascinated both performers and attendees. Bono recognized Dolan’s vision in creating a venue that revolutionizes the live concert audio landscape, boasting an astounding 160,000 high-quality speakers and 260 million video pixels.
As the night unfolded, U2 delivered hit after hit, enveloping the crowd with their powerful performances of songs like “Mysterious Ways,” “Zoo Station,” “All I Want is You,” “Desire,” and their new single “Atomic City.” The band members appeared larger than life on the screen, captivating different sections of the audience simultaneously.
The audience, filled with entertainers and athletes such as Oprah, LeBron James, Matt Damon, and Andre Agassi, collectively immersed themselves in the awe-inspiring spectacle. The energy was palpable as U2 wrapped up their show with their rendition of The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” and Bono acknowledged the presence of Paul McCartney.
With a profound sense of gratitude, Bono addressed the crowd, recognizing the talent and dedication of Bram van den Berg, who filled in for drummer Larry Mullen Jr., currently recovering from back surgery. The crowd erupted into song, celebrating van den Berg’s birthday.
To conclude the night, the Sphere engulfed the stage with a bright light, projecting images of birds, insects, and reptiles above a lake on the massive screen. U2 bid farewell to their first-ever Sphere concert with their Grammy-winning anthem “Beautiful Day,” leaving the audience in awe.
Don’t miss your chance to hear the unmatched brilliance of U2 at the extraordinary Sphere in Las Vegas. Get ready to be captivated by their iconic music and mesmerizing visuals in this one-of-a-kind venue.
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