wired.com — Nine Inch Nails have pulled out all the stops for their high-tech new tour, creating a groundbreaking, fully interactive visual display that is as much a part of the show as the band's instruments. Reviews have called it everything from a "vision of splendor" to "the pinnacle of video art."
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truthfilmsSep 13, 2008
This show must be seen. This is an historical endeavor of video art and sonic mastery. It would make MoMA envious and Bill Viola proud. Im glad you have shed light onto the technical aspects of this experience. NIN should also be commended for their innovation in ticketing for the show through their site which was the most enjoyable experience I have ever had in purchasing tickets and attending a rock concert (a phrase that does this show no justice.) Whether collaborating with one of the most interesting artists to date, Saul Williams, or pushing the limits of music distribution by giving away one of Nail's most prolific albums ever, nine inch nails are giving us all a window into the future of not only music and the music industry but also technology, fine arts, the chaos of the concept of ownership of intellectual property and politics.Thank you for reminding us all why we choose to try to do better with our own art work and free our selves from our own limitations and the limitations imposed on us by the past.Also obviously this experience will make you cry and rock your head off!I'm glad this is article was written before the second leg of the north american tour to give people a chance to see it.Thanks again.
th3hereticSep 13, 2008
I know im going to get buried 100000ft under for saying this, but most electronic music concerts have this topped. <a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnvoJ_XoVE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnvoJ_XoVE</a><a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twyfUeLT1MQ&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twyfUeLT1MQ&feature ...</a><a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zSuQ6V-4U4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zSuQ6V-4U4</a><a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ0yTN5hRyY&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ0yTN5hRyY&feature ...</a>NIN does it live though, very unique.
matrixbanditSep 13, 2008
I saw the show in Cleveland, which was pretty awesome, but if I had the chance to see them at Red Rocks I wouldn't hesitate.
vmvashSep 15, 2008
I loved the show live. I saw them in Salt Lake City and the visuals were amazing. Trent didn't seem into that night though. It's understandable though, because they just did a show the night before and that looks like it takes a lot out of you. He seems more professional in his performances as the years go by.
snokageSep 16, 2008
i was also at red rocks. bought the tickets as soon as i could. It was by far one of the best concerts i have been too.
kotobuki711Sep 18, 2008
I saw NIN at Red Rocks and at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and both shows were absolutely amazing! Definitely the best visuals I've ever seen at a concert! Way to raise the bar Trent! ;-)
breakmastercSep 27, 2008
f**king sick. I've been dismayed at Reznor's recent love for technology as far as the overly polished sound of his new albums, but where his live shows are concerned it's only been a benefit. He is fantastic on stage.
iheartcrackDec 14, 2008
But did you buy tickets to "The Gun Show"? Seriously, did you see the weights in that last photo in the article? LOL!