Coldplay

sweet_nothing · 06-11-2009, 02:36 PM

I saw them last night and amazing isn’t a good enough to describe it. Chris was a spectacular front man filled with a great sense of humor. The opening bands Snow Patrol and Howling Bells were great too, though I enjoyed Howling Bells alot more. When they took stage the arena wasn’t even half full yet but still they played to us like it was. Snow Patrol had a great stage presence but the music overall I thought sounded kind generic. At times I caught myself yawning. Then Coldplay came onto the pitch black stage with sparklers in their hands with Life In Technicolor playing. Throughout the show Chris was very playful with the audience made jokes about American Idol among things. And for us in the back they actually ran down to the back to play a couple of acoustic songs. Even if you’re not really into them you should see them, just because of the show they put on. Sadly my camera died about halfway through Clocks and I had too take some ****ty pics with my phone when the came close. I'll upload pics later.

Setlist (order may not be correct, I'm going on memory):
Life in Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Yellow
42
Strawberry Swing
Fix You
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face/Talk (techno version)
The Hardest Part/Post Cards From Far Away
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Glass of Water
Cemeteries Of London
(acoustic back set)
Green Eyes
I'm a Believer (Monkees Cover)
Death Will Never Conquer

Encore 1:
Politik
Lovers in Japan
Death and All His Friends

Encore 2:
The Scientist
Life in Technicolor ii

Astronomer · 06-11-2009, 06:15 PM

^ I saw them live a couple of months ago and I also thought it was an amazing concert. I wasn't really a huge fan before I went but I must admit that seeing them live was an experience. They had lots of 'special effects' like lasers, and giant yellow balloons bouncing on the crowd during Yellow, and glow in the dark butterflies falling from the roof and shit. They also interacted with the crowd lots and even went INTO the crowd and played a little acoustic set amongst everybody. I was impressed.

sweet_nothing · 06-11-2009, 06:26 PM

They definitely put on a great show, I uploaded some pics into the member picture gallery for anyone whos interested which is probably the only other 2Coldplay fans on this site, adidass and scottsy and maybe shiseido red.

Joe Cool · 06-13-2009, 06:11 AM

While Coldplay are getting to become a better band live, I still think that Chris Martin's voice can be too weak, because if you look at some gigs of Viva La Vida or Lovers in Japan, you'll clearly see that he has trouble reaching the high notes. It might be because he dances like a madman so much though.

ConGrUenCy · 08-06-2009, 04:15 AM

I intensely dislike Coldplay primarily due to Chris martin, he really has a terrible voice imo.

FETCHER. · 08-13-2009, 04:34 PM

i would definetly go see coldplay, i have one of their albums.
im sure they would give a good gig aswell as playing some of their legendary tunes!
the scientist (nobody sayed it was easy) is by far my favourite

scottsy · 08-13-2009, 09:09 PM

What were you pissed off about might I ask? I love Coldplay too, and judging from Ssweet Nothing' description, it sounds like they put on one hell of a show! Still jealous after seeing that post again since a few months ago... hehehehe

sweet_nothing · 08-13-2009, 09:43 PM

Yeh man that was one epic show, I still get tingles whenever I listen to Life In Technicolor.

scottsy · 08-13-2009, 09:49 PM

I definitely have to catch them on their next tour... actually they're one of the (thankfully many) bands my wife and I agree upon, so I wouldn't have to work too hard to get her to come with me!

Davey Moore · 08-14-2009, 07:22 AM

Why is Coldplay in the indie section what is this i dont even

08-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#617 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	What were you pissed off about might I ask? I love Coldplay too, and judging from Ssweet Nothing' description, it sounds like they put on one hell of a show! Still jealous after seeing that post again since a few months ago... hehehehe __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-13-2009, 09:49 PM	#619 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I definitely have to catch them on their next tour... actually they're one of the (thankfully many) bands my wife and I agree upon, so I wouldn't have to work too hard to get her to come with me! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

08-14-2009, 07:22 AM	#620 (permalink)
Davey Moore The Great Disappearer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: URI Campus and Coventry, both in RI Posts: 462	Why is Coldplay in the indie section what is this i dont even __________________ The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.

06-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#612 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	^ I saw them live a couple of months ago and I also thought it was an amazing concert. I wasn't really a huge fan before I went but I must admit that seeing them live was an experience. They had lots of 'special effects' like lasers, and giant yellow balloons bouncing on the crowd during Yellow, and glow in the dark butterflies falling from the roof and shit. They also interacted with the crowd lots and even went INTO the crowd and played a little acoustic set amongst everybody. I was impressed.

06-13-2009, 06:11 AM	#614 (permalink)
Joe Cool Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28	While Coldplay are getting to become a better band live, I still think that Chris Martin's voice can be too weak, because if you look at some gigs of Viva La Vida or Lovers in Japan, you'll clearly see that he has trouble reaching the high notes. It might be because he dances like a madman so much though.

08-06-2009, 04:15 AM	#615 (permalink)
ConGrUenCy Music Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 68	I intensely dislike Coldplay primarily due to Chris martin, he really has a terrible voice imo.