May
24
2009

It Lives...

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Show Designer Willie Williams has been in Belgium where the new production is being built.

'It lives...Towering above the Belgian town of Werchter stands this structure which I've had in my head for two and a half years already. Strange and humbling to finally meet in the naked, steely flesh.
'We were slightly shy of each other to begin with but soon broke the ice, being a sunny day and all.I feel like we're going to become good friends. I hope so: we have many miles to travel together.'

More behind the scenes news from from Willie as the opening night in Barcelona comes closer.














27  Comments
lamspa - 17 June, 2009
it-lives
This looks incredible...
ajuchno - 11 June, 2009
it-lives
I think each of the guys should slide down one of the legs, as their "grand entrance"to startthe show:-)
Big Nate - 31 May, 2009
it-lives
Wow. It'll almost ruin thebeauty to stretch the canvas skin over it. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
bmoney - 31 May, 2009
it-lives
I think it could eat Zoo TV
alekdome - 29 May, 2009
it-lives
the whole building the new stage, feels like Area 51 became public and theya re building a massive super weapon or something..........does it remind anyone of the tripods in war of the worlds or the spider in wild wild west....my god this production is magnificent, I just can't wait to see it ..it's even scary how big it is
luiszr - 29 May, 2009
it-lives
Good job Willie Frankenstien, I mean Williams!
jkinsella - 29 May, 2009
it-lives
this looks great, can't wait for the 3 gigs in Dublin.
cooku2 - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
Looking forward to seeing it in North Carolina! Also looking forward to the Willie diaries.
flavis - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
Great pics! Can't wait to see it through my own eyes!
catalinacamacho - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
It looks incredible! Can't wait to see it in person!
ZooTV8 - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
Exceptional to see the nearly-complete structure.Also impressed with the center (off-center?) spire, which appears to be an external, outwardlight source, destined to highlight the members of the audience in the vast outdoor venues that the tour is visiting.“Ahhh, ambiance.”
sleepyhorse - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
I remember my amazement upon seeing the top of the PopMart Stage jutting out of The Cotton Bowl in Dallas at age 18. I can't wait to see this stage with my own eyes!
AchtungRachelBaby - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
its gorgeous and for some reason it does seem alive
agt - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
I can't wait to see this stage, all singing all dancing. It's gonna be amazing. Bigthumbs up to Willie and the rest of the team.
joshtrocha - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
how in the world are they going to move this thing around? Maybe helium balloons will lift it and move it around the world!
DeeMc - 28 May, 2009
it-lives
It looks like a roller coaster on steriods. Albeit a fun one!
daggemask - 28 May, 2009
daggemask
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
donnavoxtoo - 28 May, 2009
rock & roll
it looks like a roller coaster ...
WR - 28 May, 2009
Awesome
I'm really excited to see this monstrosity for real!!!
c j shotton - 28 May, 2009
War of the Worlds!
Does it walk?
Sing - 27 May, 2009
The more I see...
The photos are very great, the more I see some pictures of this giantstructure with houses around, the more I found this... Surrealist! It could be historical! ;-) Great shooting from under the structure
BizkitGTO - 27 May, 2009
Looks Killer!
Can't wait to see it with all the bells and whistles!!
brbuckle - 27 May, 2009
Metal monster
Can't wait to be eaten alive by this fantastic creature!! Love it!!
JellyMonkey - 27 May, 2009
Roller Coaster of Love
Looks something like a big roller coaster. It's a roller coaster of love, children. Get on board!
scott & jayla - 27 May, 2009
War of the Worlds!
It looks like U2 is preparing to take over the world with this monster! Hey, I thought they told us not to become a monster in order todefeat a monster? U2 sure knows how to do it up big for the fans, can't wait to see it all live in Toronto!
thomasgoethals - 27 May, 2009
Magnificent!
Just an amazing structure, in such a location any way! It's like a gigantic spider just invaded Werchter. At least we Belgians get the honours to see it live for the first time, a smallrelief for the non-passage of the tour through our country later this year. We'll meet in London, go spider - go!
maela62 - 27 May, 2009
Great satisfaction!
seeing in its full shape and strong structure this mind's project. Beautiful photos!
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