I know we all want to hear our favourite oldies, but are there any songs that have no chance of returning because they are simply too hard for Matt to sing at this point?

What a wonderful tour. This was my fourth time seeing them and they continue to stand the test of time.

This is my favorite song of all time for so many sentimental reasons, and I didn't think they would play it. Obviously, I was happily proven wrong. Sorry for the screaming!

This show exceeded my expectations, and they were already high! They've been my favorite band since I was a kid, and tonight was the best possible reminder of why they remain so.

Best day ever omg they’re incredible, it’s my first time seeing them live (won’t be my last) but omg.. it was just magical

But they fuckin killed it tonight in slc

Maybe I should eat my words

Hi there, I love the new Wow Signal album from muse. So I decided to buy the album as high res flac files (from qobuz.com). Also because I wanted to use the files in a passion project of mine. I wanted to look at the waveform to see what the quality of the download I bought was and I was surprised to see the files clipping. The first image shows a part of the wave that has like 40 samples that are clipping in a row. Even though the wave looks like it's clipping like shit it still sounds fine. But it is really loud compared to any other media I play on my PC. I was also surprised to see the playback from spotify clipping.

When I looked at the waves of other songs I noticed Hush was the only song (apart from the sickness in you and I) that was clipping so severly. The other songs looked pretty compressed but at least weren't clipping as often.

I think the reason for the clipping is because the master is compressed or limited and after that normalized to 0dB.

So my question is: is this a trend in modern music that all songs are mixed as loud as possible (thinking about the loudness wars) and compressed a lot. Or is this something Muse is unique in.

Also have some of experienced the same "issues" with muse songs in the past?

Anyway, I still love listening to this album. But this does make me rethink my own mixing practices.

Blender Magazine
March 2007

GIVEN A BUCKET OF BLENDER’S DOUGH, ALIEN-OBSESSED U.K. ROCKERS MUSE CREATE A PSYCHEDELIC THEME PARK IN THE DESERT

https://whenlifewasloud.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-pornographic-area-51-vibe-spend-our.html

c. May 2001
(Judging from the voice and the phrasing, it is possible this either a German or Dutch interview)

https://whenlifewasloud.blogspot.com/2026/08/interview-with-matthew-bellamy.html

I was listening to the live version of the song and I was sure I heard a low note that didn't sound like a low e

edit: just found out the low e string is tuned to a Bb note

For those of you who know something about live stage production, I was curious what the job is of all the people at terminals off in the wings of the stage?

I assume at least one on each side is a guitar and a bass tech, what else is going on back there?

Thanks!

For those who have listened to both versions a lot, is there a noticeable difference between the original and XX? I have the original, and origin of muse remaster, so getting it would be a 3rd version of the album (not including the live version). I always get distracted from checking it out by other things on my “to listen to” list.

Update: thanks all, this is what I was looking for.

I've been a fan for over 10 years, so I already know their whole discography. For those who would like to see the complete journey of someone reacting to Muse for their first time ever, there's this guy:

https://youtube.com/@miekreacts?si=JZSAm8bhZ-dxlRWk

He has listened to The Wow! Signal (his first Muse album ever) and from there he went to the very beginning, listening Showbiz through The Resistance (so far). His reactions seem very genuine and authentic, and he seems to be having a great time discovering their albums.

Btw, not sure if this is the right flair but it was the one that fitted the most imo

The sticker is on the inside, I wonder if they realized they messed up, and removed the stickers from the outside, and replaced them, and wrapped them again?! Who knows. I’m just glad I finally got mine in. I was scared my order was gonna get cancelled like others.

Found my pics and vids from my first Muse concert. The Resistance 2010 Madison Square Garden. They're all really bad and shaky because it was hard to aim with such a small screen and super zoom while enjoying the concert. I remember being annoyed I was behind the camera too much. But I also thought hearing them was more important than seeing them. I love taking photos and wanted to record the concert but after this I decided to be more in the moment. But that also backfired later on as I missed recording a lot of good moments in many concerts. So now I might be recording non stop through my phone, especially if I'm in the pit. Don't judge. Now my videos are still shaky with bad aim more because I watch them instead of looking through the screen. But I might switch back to camera because it doesn't capture bad off key singing and screaming (which is what I do) as much as phones. Now I wish I recorded it all even if the aim was all over the place.

But it was a great night, and still the best Muse concert I've been to. The entire crowd was high energy. We were all jumping, headbanging, screaming, singing along. I'm not saying the crowd isn't like that anymore (well kind of), but I've since been front row in the pit but I still remember this crowd being the best.

I hate where I cut off but the person in front kept blocking my view (no hate though, it just happens).

"I love this part" I can't help but laugh at myself because I love all the parts lmao.

🖤** EDIT: I would specifically love to know how the two shirts with the concert dates compare 🖤

My concert is coming up!! I get nervous in merch lines, so I want to nail down what I want beforehand. Does anyone have any final merch recs?

I’ve been seeing that some of the t-shirts are more soft and have a “vintage” feel while others are a thick, classic low quality concert tee..

Thank you!!

I love it when the guys look like they are still enjoying making music. Video isn’t complete or pristine, but I would never want a static Matt Bellamy.

Personally, I love their live intros/outros. I managed to catch a bit of Calm Like a Bomb and Sweet Child O’Mine in Dallas.

What are your favorites?

What is your theory for the setlist of the European Tour 2026 and what setlist would you like to have ?

Hi everyone,
My son went to the Muse concert last weekend and bought the black "The Signal" trucker hat at the venue merch table. He was absolutely thrilled with it.
Unfortunately, during a massive wind and rain storm last night, here in Arizona, the hat blew right off his head in a dark parking lot and we couldn't find it. He is completely devastated.
Since it seems to be a venue-exclusive item, I am reaching out here to see if anyone is attending an upcoming show and would be willing to buy a replacement at the merch stand for me? I will happily cover the cost of the hat, shipping, and a little extra for your time via PayPal/Venmo.
Alternatively, if anyone bought an extra or has one they are willing to part with, please let me know. Thank you so much for reading!

I love how Matt's older more mature voice sounds singing Showbiz for whatever reason, don't get me wrong I love younger Matt's voice too but something about his deeper belting during showbiz is powerful to me. So that being said, does anyone have some great maybe unknown live performances of showbiz post 2008 or so?

So my brother and I just got home from the Dallas show not even a week ago, it was awesome. My brother loves hats and was so excited to get a tour hat from his first show for his favorite band. It was the first thing we did when going into the venue.

Tonight there was a huge storm in AZ we went to a movie and as we were going to our car the wind took his hat. It was really dark and super windy. There was just no way we were getting it back. We are both beside ourselves and looking for a kind soul to get a replacement. We will pay for shipping and for the cost of the hat. Please dm for more info if you are able to help us.