Movement To Bring Politik Back On MX Tour Setlist - Page 5

The Red Army · 20-04-2012, 10:11 PM

I really don't understand what all the moaning about the setlist is about. I've been privy to this too and I've complained and wanted my "dream" setlist, but in reality Coldplay are a band that, most of all, want to please their fans. They are not going to get rid of songs like Yellow, IMP, The Scientist etc because these are classic Coldplay songs and at concerts, this is what people want to hear.

Most people that attend these concerts are not hardcore fans as present on these forums. Concerts are attended by a majority of casual Coldplay fans or rock/soft-rock fans in general. If they dropped Politik, sure 10-15% of the audience may be upset, but the majority of the people won't take any notice. On the other hand, if they dropped Yellow or IMP, that's on a different level.

And I've seen some proposed setlists consisting of mainly non-singles, and this would never happen because more than half the audience would just get bored.
Also, we as fans follow every concert on these forums and see the same setlist over and over again, but to many of the people who attend the concerts, its completely new to them.

So the idea that Coldplay would all of a sudden revamp their setlist to include songs that we know they are just not going to play, is just really hopeful optimism. From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters.

This is just my two cents by the way.

nanda · 20-04-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Coeurli;5280636
According to some interviews, they don't like to play a few songs from X&Y, and actually they have bad memories from that era. Especially after the album came out, apparently they were in a pretty bad place, not talking that much to each other.

Wow, I never knew that. Thanks for the info. Do you know where they said such things?

Coeurli · 20-04-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nanda;5280662
Wow, I never knew that. Thanks for the info. Do you know where they said such things?

Can't remember exactly, sorry. It was mentioned in a few interviews, but which ones I can't say.

Wintergreen · 21-04-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red Army;5280639
I really don't understand what all the moaning about the setlist is about. I've been privy to this too and I've complained and wanted my "dream" setlist, but in reality Coldplay are a band that, most of all, want to please their fans. They are not going to get rid of songs like Yellow, IMP, The Scientist etc because these are classic Coldplay songs and at concerts, this is what people want to hear.

Most people that attend these concerts are not hardcore fans as present on these forums. Concerts are attended by a majority of casual Coldplay fans or rock/soft-rock fans in general. If they dropped Politik, sure 10-15% of the audience may be upset, but the majority of the people won't take any notice. On the other hand, if they dropped Yellow or IMP, that's on a different level.

And I've seen some proposed setlists consisting of mainly non-singles, and this would never happen because more than half the audience would just get bored.
Also, we as fans follow every concert on these forums and see the same setlist over and over again, but to many of the people who attend the concerts, its completely new to them.

So the idea that Coldplay would all of a sudden revamp their setlist to include songs that we know they are just not going to play, is just really hopeful optimism. From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters.

This is just my two cents by the way.

Thank. You.

This can be said of any band, too, by the way-I think every artist's fanbase goes through this debate at some point.

R23 · 21-04-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red Army;5280639
From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters.

I have a great time at every Coldplay gig I've been to. But is it wrong to a be bit disappointed about not hearing your favorite songs live? Last December I was disappointed they didn't play Christmas Lights and did a simple White Christmas cover, I still had an amazing night. On Rock Werchter I'd hoped they would play Trouble, like on Pinkpop, but that didn't happen too and I still was mind blown about the concert, although I had hoped for Trouble.

The same would happen for me if they continue to not play Politik.

phantoneku · 15-07-2012, 10:38 PM

Hey guys, kinda off topic but could you guys mozy on over to this thread:

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/sho....php?p=5359806

and help Politik win? just take one and give one point, easy right? Thanks

coldplaymom · 15-07-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phantoneku;5359815
Hey guys, kinda off topic but could you guys mozy on over to this thread:

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/sho....php?p=5359806

and help Politik win? just take one and give one point, easy right? Thanks

It'd be nice to have a direct link to the voting

RazorEye · 15-07-2012, 11:08 PM

They should really need to get more songs from Rush of Blood on the set list, considering it is the 10th anniversary next month! Warning Sign is just brilliant on the MX Tour and I would love to see more songs played.

fakfak · 16-07-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by R23;5281041
I have a great time at every Coldplay gig I've been to. But is it wrong to a be bit disappointed about not hearing your favorite songs live? Last December I was disappointed they didn't play Christmas Lights and did a simple White Christmas cover, I still had an amazing night. On Rock Werchter I'd hoped they would play Trouble, like on Pinkpop, but that didn't happen too and I still was mind blown about the concert, although I had hoped for Trouble.

The same would happen for me if they continue to not play Politik.

I wouldn't say it's wrong to be disappointed, but IMHO it is a bit unrealistic. Every Coldplay song is someone's favorite, and even if they played a mammoth 3+ hour set, they'd still leave someone's favorite(s) out. There's simply no way any band can play all the songs every single person in the audience wants.

Cobalt · 16-07-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tash;5279334
Yesterday's setlist, no Politik

I really like Politik but for some unknown reason I find that very funny

Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me

fakfak · 16-07-2012, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt;5360137
Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me

It's still 21 total songs, which is very much in line with the other shows.

coldplaymom · 16-07-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fakfak;5360121
I wouldn't say it's wrong to be disappointed, but IMHO it is a bit unrealistic. Every Coldplay song is someone's favorite, and even if they played a mammoth 3+ hour set, they'd still leave someone's favorite(s) out. There's simply no way any band can play all the songs every single person in the audience wants.

It's funny how we debate these setlists and voice our disappointments. The truth is when 1 is present at the concert, it really doesn't matter. I didn't miss Politik 1 bit.

coldplaymom · 16-07-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt;5360137
Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me

I don't think that setlist is correct. Life Is For Living isn't on this current tour, and I believe they do Speed Of Sound in addition to UATW on C stage.

fakfak · 16-07-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5360170
It's funny how we debate these setlists and voice our disappointments. The truth is when 1 is present at the concert, it really doesn't matter. I didn't miss Politik 1 bit.

To be fair, some people do claim to go and then still be dissappointed, but I suspect a lot of them make up their minds to be disappointed no matter what.

coldplaymom · 16-07-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fakfak;5360172
To be fair, some people do claim to go and then still be dissappointed, but I suspect a lot of them make up their minds to be disappointed no matter what.

I really don't know how that is possible. Politik is by far the best Coldplay song ever in my eyes. You can tell by the way I reacted by starting this thread. But when the band is right there in front of you, passionately doing their thing, the effort that goes into making sure the fans have a great time, Chris pouring his heart out, running all over the place like the Energizer Bunny, etc. If you can't enjoy yourself b/c 1 particular song wasn't played, there's something wrong with you.

20-04-2012, 10:39 PM	#62
nanda Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,206 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 12 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Coeurli;5280636 According to some interviews, they don't like to play a few songs from X&Y, and actually they have bad memories from that era. Especially after the album came out, apparently they were in a pretty bad place, not talking that much to each other. Wow, I never knew that. Thanks for the info. Do you know where they said such things? __________________ -Nanda Check out my Coldplay blog Spray Can Soul Jon, pick up your guitar, turn your amplifiers up, and rock on!

20-04-2012, 10:57 PM	#63
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21-04-2012, 08:08 AM	#64
Wintergreen In my own happy paradise Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,331 Location: The plains of Iowa Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by The Red Army;5280639 I really don't understand what all the moaning about the setlist is about. I've been privy to this too and I've complained and wanted my "dream" setlist, but in reality Coldplay are a band that, most of all, want to please their fans. They are not going to get rid of songs like Yellow, IMP, The Scientist etc because these are classic Coldplay songs and at concerts, this is what people want to hear. Most people that attend these concerts are not hardcore fans as present on these forums. Concerts are attended by a majority of casual Coldplay fans or rock/soft-rock fans in general. If they dropped Politik, sure 10-15% of the audience may be upset, but the majority of the people won't take any notice. On the other hand, if they dropped Yellow or IMP, that's on a different level. And I've seen some proposed setlists consisting of mainly non-singles, and this would never happen because more than half the audience would just get bored. Also, we as fans follow every concert on these forums and see the same setlist over and over again, but to many of the people who attend the concerts, its completely new to them. So the idea that Coldplay would all of a sudden revamp their setlist to include songs that we know they are just not going to play, is just really hopeful optimism. From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters. This is just my two cents by the way. Thank. You. This can be said of any band, too, by the way-I think every artist's fanbase goes through this debate at some point. __________________ "And tell me you love me Come back and haunt me" "Lights will guide you home..." Fri., August 10th, 2012 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN

21-04-2012, 10:59 AM	#65
R23 Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,107 Location: Netherlands Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by The Red Army;5280639 From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters. I have a great time at every Coldplay gig I've been to. But is it wrong to a be bit disappointed about not hearing your favorite songs live? Last December I was disappointed they didn't play Christmas Lights and did a simple White Christmas cover, I still had an amazing night. On Rock Werchter I'd hoped they would play Trouble, like on Pinkpop, but that didn't happen too and I still was mind blown about the concert, although I had hoped for Trouble. The same would happen for me if they continue to not play Politik. __________________ I was armed with a spraycan soul on: 09.09.2009: Coldplay @ Goffertpark Nijmegen; The Netherlands 02.07.2011: Coldplay @ Rock Werchter; Belgium 17.12.2011: Coldplay @ Ahoy Rotterdam; The Netherlands 06.09.2012: Coldplay @ Malieveld The Hague; The Netherlands 'Oh Oh Den Haag, it's really great for us to be here. We can't wait till our band can come and play in Den Haag again!' Chris Martin on the melody of the Dutch song 'Oh Oh Den Haag' on the Malieveld, The Hague. (06.09.2012).

15-07-2012, 10:52 PM	#67
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,366 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 300 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by phantoneku;5359815 Hey guys, kinda off topic but could you guys mozy on over to this thread: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/sho....php?p=5359806 and help Politik win? just take one and give one point, easy right? Thanks It'd be nice to have a direct link to the voting

20-04-2012, 10:11 PM	#61
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	I really don't understand what all the moaning about the setlist is about. I've been privy to this too and I've complained and wanted my "dream" setlist, but in reality Coldplay are a band that, most of all, want to please their fans. They are not going to get rid of songs like Yellow, IMP, The Scientist etc because these are classic Coldplay songs and at concerts, this is what people want to hear. Most people that attend these concerts are not hardcore fans as present on these forums. Concerts are attended by a majority of casual Coldplay fans or rock/soft-rock fans in general. If they dropped Politik, sure 10-15% of the audience may be upset, but the majority of the people won't take any notice. On the other hand, if they dropped Yellow or IMP, that's on a different level. And I've seen some proposed setlists consisting of mainly non-singles, and this would never happen because more than half the audience would just get bored. Also, we as fans follow every concert on these forums and see the same setlist over and over again, but to many of the people who attend the concerts, its completely new to them. So the idea that Coldplay would all of a sudden revamp their setlist to include songs that we know they are just not going to play, is just really hopeful optimism. From what I've read so far (concert reviews online and in this forum), everyone has come back saying they had a great time and that's all that really matters. This is just my two cents by the way.

15-07-2012, 10:38 PM	#66
phantoneku Silencer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,773 My Mood: Location: time travelling... (Chicago, IL) Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 294 Thanked 88 Times in 55 Posts	Hey guys, kinda off topic but could you guys mozy on over to this thread: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/sho....php?p=5359806 and help Politik win? just take one and give one point, easy right? Thanks

15-07-2012, 11:08 PM	#68
RazorEye Up In Flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,951 My Mood: Location: In the gap between the two trapezes. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 50 Thanked 61 Times in 25 Posts	They should really need to get more songs from Rush of Blood on the set list, considering it is the 10th anniversary next month! Warning Sign is just brilliant on the MX Tour and I would love to see more songs played.

16-07-2012, 02:56 AM	#69
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by R23;5281041 I have a great time at every Coldplay gig I've been to. But is it wrong to a be bit disappointed about not hearing your favorite songs live? Last December I was disappointed they didn't play Christmas Lights and did a simple White Christmas cover, I still had an amazing night. On Rock Werchter I'd hoped they would play Trouble, like on Pinkpop, but that didn't happen too and I still was mind blown about the concert, although I had hoped for Trouble. The same would happen for me if they continue to not play Politik. I wouldn't say it's wrong to be disappointed, but IMHO it is a bit unrealistic. Every Coldplay song is someone's favorite, and even if they played a mammoth 3+ hour set, they'd still leave someone's favorite(s) out. There's simply no way any band can play all the songs every single person in the audience wants.

16-07-2012, 04:53 AM	#70
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,295 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 10 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 163 Times in 118 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tash;5279334 Yesterday's setlist, no Politik I really like Politik but for some unknown reason I find that very funny Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me

16-07-2012, 04:58 AM	#71
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt;5360137 Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me It's still 21 total songs, which is very much in line with the other shows.

16-07-2012, 07:13 AM	#72
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,366 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 300 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by fakfak;5360121 I wouldn't say it's wrong to be disappointed, but IMHO it is a bit unrealistic. Every Coldplay song is someone's favorite, and even if they played a mammoth 3+ hour set, they'd still leave someone's favorite(s) out. There's simply no way any band can play all the songs every single person in the audience wants. It's funny how we debate these setlists and voice our disappointments. The truth is when 1 is present at the concert, it really doesn't matter. I didn't miss Politik 1 bit.

16-07-2012, 07:18 AM	#73
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,366 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 300 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt;5360137 Only one song on the C-stage? Seems odd to me I don't think that setlist is correct. Life Is For Living isn't on this current tour, and I believe they do Speed Of Sound in addition to UATW on C stage.

16-07-2012, 07:29 AM	#74
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5360170 It's funny how we debate these setlists and voice our disappointments. The truth is when 1 is present at the concert, it really doesn't matter. I didn't miss Politik 1 bit. To be fair, some people do claim to go and then still be dissappointed, but I suspect a lot of them make up their minds to be disappointed no matter what.

16-07-2012, 01:20 PM	#75
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,366 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 300 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by fakfak;5360172 To be fair, some people do claim to go and then still be dissappointed, but I suspect a lot of them make up their minds to be disappointed no matter what. I really don't know how that is possible. Politik is by far the best Coldplay song ever in my eyes. You can tell by the way I reacted by starting this thread. But when the band is right there in front of you, passionately doing their thing, the effort that goes into making sure the fans have a great time, Chris pouring his heart out, running all over the place like the Energizer Bunny, etc. If you can't enjoy yourself b/c 1 particular song wasn't played, there's something wrong with you.