U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday ( Under Blood Red Sky ) Info

The track's signature driving beat was composed by Larry Mullen Jr. to resemble a military band. The original studio version was recorded in a staircase at Windmill Lane Studios to capture a natural, echoing reverb.

The imagery of Bono waving a large white flag of peace amidst a "crimson mist"—created by the red stage lights reflecting off rain and the natural red rocks of the venue—was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "50 Moments that Changed the History of Rock and Roll" . u2 - Sunday bloody Sunday ( Under Blood Red Sky )

While originally written about "The Troubles" in Ireland—specifically the 1972 massacre in Derry—U2 has frequently re-contextualized the song for other conflicts, including the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2009 Iranian election protests. The track's signature driving beat was composed by