Author Topic: Place your bets -- ADToE Tour setlist opener (Read 6034 times)

Samsara · « **on:** September 21, 2011, 09:41:58 AM »

The U.S. tour is upon us. What do you think will open the show and why?

I'm going with Bridges in the Sky.

The song has a build-up opening that is perfectly suited to be an opening song.

What do you guys think?

The Silent Cody · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:45:25 AM »

I want Bridges In The Sky, but I think it will be Lost Not Forgotten or On The Backs Of Angels

Mebert78 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:45:47 AM »

I gotta say "On the Backs of Angels." I view Bridges as more of a climax song for the concert accompanied by creative video work by Blob that brings the album artwork to life, not really the tune to kick off the show. But it would still be a good starter if if was chosen.

namgalsipsclar · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:45:58 AM »

I think James LaBrie already hinted in an interview that Bridges in the Sky is likely to be the opener

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:46:45 AM »

Quote from: namgalsipsclar on September 21, 2011, 09:45:58 AM

I think James LaBrie already hinted in an interview that Bridges in the Sky is likely to be the opener

I think he said it would work well as an opener.

I guess we'll find out soon!

tedy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:01:06 AM »

I think OTBOA will be the opener.
It opens a new chapter and I would like to hear it first live.
Maybe with more longer intro

Can´t wait to see them live somewhere in europe this winter

Millais · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:03:38 AM »

hoping for LNF

OsMosis2259 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:04:43 AM »

I think OTBOA.

First song off the album, good opener, the song has been around and we just recently got a video too. I just have this feeling that it will be the opener.

ResultsMayVary · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:05:06 AM »

Bridges In The Sky would be sweet.

Progmetty · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:06:34 AM »

Quote from: Mebert78 on September 21, 2011, 09:45:47 AM

I gotta say "On the Backs of Angels." I view Bridges as more of a climax song for the concert

Definitely this, it's a closing song or pre-encore song.

Laich21DT · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:10:21 AM »

I would acutally be slightly suprised if they didn't open with On the Backs of Angels, to be honest. I think the clean guitar opening of OTBOA would send chills down my spine, and get me totally jacked for the show. I definitely want to see Bridges in the Sky, however it's currently my favorite off the album, so if that was played first, although I would be happy, I'd have a feeling as though I'd already shot my wad.

Also as someone else said, OTBOA was our first exposure to the new era of DT, so it seems like it's naturally suited for that "first" spot.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:26:44 AM »

Bridges in the Sky would be a terrific opener.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:41:17 AM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on September 21, 2011, 10:26:44 AM

Bridges in the Sky would be a terrific opener.

lordxizor · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:46:44 AM »

I think it should be Bridges in the Sky.

I think it will be On the Backs of Angels.

chrisbDTM · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:03:45 AM »

ahhh BITS or LNF would be great

Zantera · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:08:47 AM »

On the Backs of Angels probably.

Zydar · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:10:08 AM »

On the Backs of Angels

Jaffa · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:13:04 AM »

Quote from: lordxizor on September 21, 2011, 10:46:44 AM

I think it should be Bridges in the Sky.

I think it will be On the Backs of Angels.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:14:52 AM »

I think Bridges would be a kickass opener, but it'll probably be OTBOA.

DeanTheater · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:32:42 AM »

I really feel Bridges would be the Ideal opener because of the atmosphere in the intro, which can be extended. I get chills thinking of the crowd all pumped up for the first song of the evening, singing along to probably the best DT chorus, since maybe Home or Finally Free in SFAM.

I feel the optimal closer is definately Illusions because of that seriously mindblowing ending.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:38:15 AM »

Quote from: Samsära on September 21, 2011, 09:41:58 AM

The U.S. tour is upon us. What do you think will open the show and why?

I'm going with Bridges in the Sky.

The song has a build-up opening that is perfectly suited to be an opening song.

What do you guys think?

I think you may be right. Its either going to be that one or "On The Backs of Angels" I just wonder if they might think that the throat singing thing might be a bit too unconventional to open with....

Bongasti · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:42:27 AM »

I am very positive that it's going to be On the Back of Angels. But Bridges in the Sky would be cool!

El Barto · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:59:14 AM »

LNF. Keep in mind that they've used it's counterpart to open several tours in the past.

Infinite Cactus · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:33:17 PM »

Lost Not Forgotten would be badass.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2011, 01:35:24 PM »

Although it is best suited as an either an encore or 'late' set song, I love the opening guitar/keys of 'Breaking All Illusions'. It'd be an immediate adrenaline shot and that song would definately warm up the band quickly. It'll probably be 'saved' for a treat type song.
I'd have to agree that OTBOA is most likely to be the one although BITS does have the qualities of a good opener as well.

lordxizor · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2011, 01:37:52 PM »

They need to hire an actual throat singer to dress up like a shaman and do an epic intro to BITS to open the show complete with light show, pyrotechnics, human sacrifice, etc.

Cranky · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2011, 01:44:09 PM »

My money is on Bridges in The Sky...

No wait... On The Backs of Angels..

I'll split my bet, and say that it will be either of those two.

ibosmiley · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:11:08 PM »

They seem to like to open with the album opener or the single release. Since OTBOA is both the album opener and single release, I'm gonna go with that.

bosk1 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:19:32 PM »

If not for what James said about Lost Not Forgotten being a good opener, my money would be on OTBOA for that very same reason. You're right; that's what they've done for the longest time now, with a few exceptions. And I suppose it makes sense. They are a band that usually structures their albums such that the album openers are good concert openers. And I guess they rightly figure that it doesn't matter that it's new. Probably the vast majority of people in the audience who are fans enough to come to their show either likes them well enough to have the new album and know the material, or got dragged there by a friend and doesn't know any of their material, so won't really care.

Off topic, I remember Transatlantic opening their shows on the last tour with their album opener as well. 80 minutes and an intermission later, they were ready for song #2.

kijuer · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:21:03 PM »

I'd say OTBOA is an easy pick...still dreaming they're gonnaplay the whole damn album...

But I'd love to have them open with Overture 1928/Strange deja-vu LOL

theseoafs · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:37:47 PM »

Bridges in the Sky, Lost Not Forgotten, and On the Backs of Angels are all safe bets. I want Lost Not Forgotten.

CrimsonE · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:42:43 PM »

It's going to be OTBOA, because there has been only one tour in the last decade or so in which the album opener wasn't the concert opener. That was Systematic Chaos, and they even opened with ITPOE 1 on a handful of the PN shows.

Cranky · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:44:11 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on September 21, 2011, 02:19:32 PM

If not for what James said about Lost Not Forgotten being a good opener, my money would be on OTBOA for that very same reason. You're right; that's what they've done for the longest time now, with a few exceptions. And I suppose it makes sense. They are a band that usually structures their albums such that the album openers are good concert openers. And I guess they rightly figure that it doesn't matter that it's new. Probably the vast majority of people in the audience who are fans enough to come to their show either likes them well enough to have the new album and know the material, or got dragged there by a friend and doesn't know any of their material, so won't really care.

Off topic, I remember Transatlantic opening their shows on the last tour with their album opener as well. 80 minutes and an intermission later, they were ready for song #2.

Pardon me Bosk, but I believe James said that Bridges in The Sky would be a good opener, not Lost Not Forgotten.

bosk1 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:52:41 PM »

Sorry, that's what I meant. Mistake on my part.

Jinova · « **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:52:25 PM »

I'm betting Bridges In The Sky.

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