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Ghost to Release Concert Film '2 Big To Rig' Based on Mexico City Shows
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Ghost to Release Concert Film '2 Big To Rig' Based on Mexico City Shows

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swedish band Ghost's sold-out concerts in Mexico City are being adapted into a concert film titled '2 Big To Rig,' set for release in cinemas and IMAX theaters globally starting August 26.
  • The film captures two performances from the 'Skeletour' promoting the album 'Skeletá,' featuring behind-the-scenes footage and material shot exclusively for the production.
  • Recorded on 16mm film, the movie aims for a cinematic and nostalgic feel, including backstage access and interviews, and notably excludes audience mobile phone footage due to a tour policy.

Ghost's electrifying sold-out concerts at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City are set to be immortalized on the big screen with the upcoming concert film, '2 Big To Rig.' The Swedish band confirmed that the film, shot during their "Skeletour" in Mexico City, will premiere in cinemas and IMAX theaters worldwide starting August 26.

The film captures two pivotal performances from the "Skeletour," which supported their album "Skeletá." It promises an immersive experience that goes beyond what even attendees witnessed live, incorporating exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and material specifically produced for the movie. The two shows together drew nearly 40,000 fans.

Adding to its unique aesthetic, '2 Big To Rig' was recorded on 16mm film, a format chosen to lend a more cinematic and nostalgic quality to the concert experience. Beyond the stage performance, the film offers intimate access to Papa Emeritus IV, the Nameless Ghouls, and the crew responsible for the band's elaborate stage production. This behind-the-scenes content provides a deeper look into the ritualistic and theatrical elements that define Ghost's live shows.

A notable aspect of the "Skeletour" was the band's policy of prohibiting mobile phone use during concerts, with attendees' phones secured in special pouches. Vocalist Tobias Forge explained that performing for an audience without the distraction of screens significantly altered the concert's energy, creating a more immersive atmosphere. This decision meant that the Mexican concerts became the only professionally recorded full shows from the "Skeletour," as audience-recorded videos are virtually non-existent. Unlike the band's 2024 film 'Rite Here, Right Now,' which blended fiction with their narrative universe, '2 Big To Rig' focuses on a more documentary-style approach to the concert experience, featuring songs from Ghost's six studio albums.

No ver teléfonos era literalmente como viajar en el tiempo. Si tocas frente a 10 mil personas y ocho mil están sosteniendo un celular, algo cambia. Pensamos: 'Ojalá siempre fuera así'

— Tobias ForgeThe vocalist and creative leader explained how the absence of mobile phones during concerts transformed the audience's energy and the overall concert experience.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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