U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston
Elevation 2001: Live from Boston is a concert film by Irish rock band U2. It was filmed on 5–6 and 9 June 2001 at the FleetCenter in Boston, Massachusetts, during the first American leg of the group's Elevation Tour. The video was directed by Hamish Hamilton and produced by Ned O'Hanlon. It was released on home video as a two-disc DVD and a single VHS by Island Records and Interscope Records on 20 November 2001. Elevation 2001 was the first of two video releases from the tour, the second being U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland in 2003. **TRACK LISTING:** 1. Elevation 2. Beautiful Day 3. Until The End Of The World 4. Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of 5. Kite 6. Gone 7. New York 8. I Will Follow 9. Sunday Bloody Sunday 10. In A Little While 11. Desire 12. Stay (Faraway, So Close!) 13. Bad 14. Where The Streets Have No Name 15. Bullet The Blue Sky 16. With Or Without You 17. The Fly 18. Wake Up Dead Man 19. Walk On
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Plot Summary
This concert film captures the Irish rock band U2 during their highly successful Elevation Tour. Recorded live in Boston, it showcases their electrifying performance, featuring a mix of their classic hits and newer material from the 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' album. The concert is renowned for its intimate stage design and the band's passionate delivery.
Critical Reception
U2: Elevation 2001 - Live from Boston was widely praised by critics for its high-energy performances and the band's enduring musical prowess. Audiences also responded very positively, appreciating the raw emotion and spectacle of the live show, which was a hallmark of the Elevation Tour.
What Reviewers Say
- A powerful and engaging live performance from one of rock's biggest bands.
- Showcases U2's ability to connect with an audience through both their music and stage presence.
- Features a strong setlist that balances new material with beloved anthems.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this concert film highlight the incredible energy and connection U2 brought to the stage. Fans consistently praised the band's performance, the song selection, and the overall experience of watching the Elevation Tour live.
Fun Fact
The 'Elevation Tour' stage design featured a walkway that extended out into the audience, allowing Bono to get closer to fans, a concept inspired by the intimacy of smaller club shows.
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