Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Madonna, 2009-07-05 - O2 Arena, London

I was in London to see 2 amazing shows by Madonna (Saturday and Sunday) it's the "Sticky & Sweet Tour".

Bought VIP packages on both concerts. Was really cool and worth it.

Both concerts started a little late. Second show was with a 30 minutes delay.

On the second day the VIPs had a different day from the first day and better. Instead of the restaurant we were on a bar, restaurant of the Backstage. Was on the third floor of the O2 Arena behind the stage, went there by elevator. On this bar we saw the stage and the complete arena on top of the main screen of the stage. Was really cool having dinner and watching all the fans getting in inside the O2 Arena. Saw DJ Paul Oakenfield from up there behind the stage (he did the first part). Didn't care about his music up there. 15 minutes before the time to Madonna show someone warned us to go to our places on the first balcony. It was the time I got out of there and went to my sit.

On this second show my camera got in. Made 3 videos and more than 300 photos. I also took one photo with 2 dancers of Madonna before the show at the backstage bar. 2 of the best and funnier dancers of Madonna for sure. Talk to both of them a little and they were very friendly.

Finally was time for Madonna. She played for 113 minutes.

Here it is the setlist:

PIMP:
1. CANDY SHOP
2. BEAT GOES ON
3. HUMAN NATURE
4. VOGUE

OLD SCHOOL:
5. INTO THE GROOVE (WITH "Die Another Day" BEFORE)
6. HEARTBEAT
7. HOLYDAY (WITH THE TRIBUTE TO "Michael Jackson" AT THE MIDDLE)
8. DRESS YOU UP
9. SHE'S NOT ME
10. MUSIC

GYPSY:
11. DEVIL WOULDN'T RECOGNISE YOU
12. SPANISH LESSON
13. MILES AWAY
14. LA ISLA BONITA
15. YOU MUST LOVE ME

RAVE:
16. 4 MINUTES
17. LIKE A PRAYER
18. FROZEN (WITH "Open Your Heart" AND "Ray Of Light" AT THE MIDDLE)
19. RAY OF LIGHT
20. GIVE IT TO ME


In bold are the songs that wasn't played last year. "Holyday" and "Dress You Up" were played instead of "Borderline" and "Frozen" is also new on the setlist. Also misses "Hung Up" that she played after "Ray Of Light".

Videos of Madonna (3):

Madonna-Holiday + MJ Tribute + Holiday + Dress You Up, O2 Arena, London, UK, 2009-07-05
http://youtu.be/lvs5Dgoq9iI
And the video:


Madonna-Like A Prayer, O2 Arena, London, UK, 2009-07-05
http://youtu.be/zE1lDYBEAME
And the video:


Madonna-Frozen + Open Your Heart + Frozen + Ray Of Light, O2 Arena, London, UK, 2009-07-05
http://youtu.be/m-7QNPr2-70
And the video:


Next post about the amazing Director John Hughes.

Monday, July 06, 2009

Madonna, 2009-07-04 - O2 Arena, London

I was in London to see 2 amazing shows by Madonna (Saturday and Sunday) it's the "Sticky & Sweet Tour".

Bought VIP packages on both concerts. Was really cool and worth it.

Both concerts started a little late. First show was with a 55 minutes delay.

On the first day I went to a restaurant with only the people with VIP Packages, before and after the show.
Three different meals, drinks and some Madonna presents.
After the show I went back to the same restaurant that changed to a disco with also free drinks. Amazing music by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and others. It was really cool.

First part of Madonna was by DJ Paul Oakenfield that I didn't see. I was on the restaurant area.

This time the securities of the O2 Arena didn't allow me to enter with my camera on this show. On the second show my camera got in and I made some videos and photos. It was an amazing show by Madonna

Finally was time for Madonna. She played for 113 minutes.

Here it is the setlist:

PIMP:
1. CANDY SHOP
2. BEAT GOES ON
3. HUMAN NATURE
4. VOGUE

OLD SCHOOL:
5. INTO THE GROOVE (WITH "Die Another Day" BEFORE)
6. HEARTBEAT
7. HOLYDAY (WITH THE TRIBUTE TO "Michael Jackson" AT THE MIDDLE)
8. DRESS YOU UP
9. SHE'S NOT ME
10. MUSIC

GYPSY:
11. DEVIL WOULDN'T RECOGNISE YOU
12. SPANISH LESSON
13. MILES AWAY
14. LA ISLA BONITA
15. YOU MUST LOVE ME

RAVE:
16. 4 MINUTES
17. LIKE A PRAYER
18. FROZEN (WITH "Open Your Heart" AND "Ray Of Light" AT THE MIDDLE)
19. RAY OF LIGHT
20. GIVE IT TO ME


In bold are the songs that wasn't played last year. "Holyday" and "Dress You Up" were played instead of "Borderline" and "Frozen" is also new on the setlist. Also misses "Hung Up" that she played after "Ray Of Light".

Next the story of the 2nd concert of Madonna at the O2 Arena, London on July 5th 2009. This time with photos and videos.