After I had taken pics of Ashcroft, I was looking at them during the intermission. A security guard came over and told me that I was not allowed to have a professional camera and that I would have to put it away or it would be confiscated. and I said uh no way they let me bring it in why would I not be able to use it! IT was an intense confrontation. He said the band specificallyrequested it. I replied well this is the 4th show this tour I have brought it ( LIE) and the band wants us to use cameras. and he said I will take you up to my supervisor if you dont put it away now. well I couldnt let that happen because it wasn't my camera. ARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHH I Wanted to throw a fucking chair. HOW THE HELL WAS I GOING TO NOT TAKE PICS! I knew they would turn out great and now I couldn't. sdk;gjhasigu hufhsQW%#@$&$%&^$&. SO ANGRY. anyways I decided well I will just sneak some and deal with the consequences by running awayif need be....

 

 

As the DJ spun the awesome mix of music. I recognized that soon it was time for the guys to come out. Right as the lights went out with my fav of the preshow songs ( gosh I cant remember what it;s called) the seat 1 next to me finally got a occupant. His name was Greg and he was super excited. As was I and It just happened to be both our's 4th show to see Coldplay. He and the couple next to me definitely made this my ultimate favorite concert. We danced like maniacs singing all the words and making up moves with the words. So glad I was on the aisle. I won't go into detail about too much except that: Chris clearly has added another foot onto the height of his jumps since last month at the Palace. OH I WAS PISSED I DIDNT GET THAT PIC! Guy was directly in front of me, but semi blocking Will, that's why I loved it when Guy was dancing a bit. Jonny was way on the other side. But he came out sporting out a nice cap. mmmmm!

 

So back to the camera dilemma. SO MANY opportunities were missed. :( :(

Finally I said FUCK IT I am taking pics, so during the acoustic set, I started up again. a few minutes later. the guard came up and I could't understand what he was saying. PICTURE THIS PICTURE THAT. I thought I was heading out of the arena. EEEEEEKKK. some girl behind me said, "I think he is telling you, you can take pics." and I was like " no he yelled at me earlier so I can't" stupid stupid stupid. Clocks and Talk, were after that and I still didnt take any. Finally I asked another security guard, : This is Bullshit I know I can take pics. I just dont know what that guys problem is." he replied" he said you CAN take them:" UMMMM WHAT! then I screamed FUCK! THE SHOWS NEARLY OVER! Why didnt I understand what he said!

 

I got the camera and starting shooting away during SIS, IMP, and FY. About 100 of them.

I was so rushed that they didn't come out right. GRR after I shut it off, all the setting were gone and I think that's why. I Was so flustered.

So many out of focus. That is the only thing that breaks my heart. I am such an amateur at this photography thing.

 

That sign that I made, I tried to show it a few times during the show, but mostly save it for the end. Well wehn they took pics of the crowd I had to hold it up! Chris was taking them in front of me. YESS! I WENT MAD. He saw it. I SCREAMEd. He READ IT, pointed to me then snapped one!

And then the bow: I had Greg hold it up because he was way taller than me. and I stood underit and pointed and screamed.

Chris knew I had it, so he came over to the side and pointed again, smiled, and blew me kisses as he bowed. And then Jonny followed behind. Chris showed him and then Jonny smiled and kind of tipped his hat and bowed. INSTANT SHOCK. then it hit me, when Greg and the ppl around me yelled " THEY SAW IT! THEY GOT YOU HUN! THEY GOT YOU!" then I immediately shrieked and starting jumping up and down.

 

 

Hearing What If was incredible. I totally thought Jonny was setting up for X&Y but then Chris started with "WHAT IF THERE WAS NO LIGHT"

They boys were so incredibly pumped. IT was so obvious they were practically GIDDY. I know for a fact the DVD is going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD. They always give 100% but this time it was 200%. and it showed.

I still want to write so much more.!

lovely pics and very nice video. Is that you singing.

Is that you singing.

 

Unfortunately, yes. I'm a little out of key and I forgot I was recording. Sometimes you get lost in the moment. I'm a drummer, so I have an excuse :-)

 

Thanks for the compliments about the images!

OMG MOOG!

 

Those pix are BONZA!

 

Thanks soooooooo much...:kiss:

 

Also - excellent reviews yellowbug and Marisa. About time we had some decent reviews...;)

amazing photos! wow :) :dead:

Did you shoot any more video? I know what you mean. I have video of Jonny singing Don't Panic in Dallas and me sreeching that I love him. :embarassed:

tjames921, thanks for the setlist. I definitely wanto listen to them all over again.

AMAZING PICS, MOOG! I'm from Michigan too. Good to hear others were too. ok Im about to start the shuffle of pics.... this might take a while.

That's kinda funky that the security guard gave you so much guff about the camera as where i was sitting, section 8, they seemed pretty easy going on the camera situation. In fact, there were two groups of younger kids that were snapping photos left and right not only during the show, but before it. Kinda overboard, actually. hehehehehe but yeah, that being said, the show was fantastic. I was REALLY surprised to hear "What If?" as I was expecting "X&Y", but i was happy with either one. I loved the comment Chris made about the lights and did he kiss Jon on the cheek towards the end, maybe during "Talk?" I thought he did. It was my 3rd Coldplay show and definately a great one. I'm seeing them the 1st night in Chicago next week, so hopefully they'll change the setlist up again! :sneaky:

 

Speaking of which, i posted the set in a seperate thread, but il'l post it in here, just for kicks. I was jotting the tunes into my phone during the show.

 

1. Square One

2. Politik

3. Yellow

4. Speed of Sound

5. God Put a Smile Upon your face

6. What If?

7. How you see the World

8. Don't Panic (Jon sang second verse)

9. White Shadows

10. The Scientist

11. Till Kingdom Come (acoustic)

12. Ring of Fire (J. Cash) (acoustic)

13. Trouble (acoustic)

14. Clocks

15. Talk

Encore

16. Swallowed in the Sea

17. In my Place

18. Fix You

 

Ashcroft's setlist

1. Keys to the World

2. Music is Power

3. Why not Nothing

4. The Science of Silence

5. Break the Night with Color

6. Lucky Man

7. Words Just get in the way

8. Bittersweet Symphony

That video is EXCELLENT!!!!!!!

 

:cool::thumbsup:

it was a fixed focus lens. so bummer on the closeness. but I feel it gives sense of being at concert. not just the band or performer itself. a preview, because I will just put them all into a zoto album.

 

Guy stands so nice

Richard

 

Did you shoot any more video?

 

Why yes I did!! Here's a little more. Not as steady as "Fix You", but worth watching.

 

 

 

Here's a clip from last month's Detroit show as well! :-)

 

Thanks! *goes to watch*

 

Ace pix Marisa! ;)

Marisa - what camera do you have/how much did it cost...:laugh4:

Thanks for all those recaps...sounded like the band was in good spirits. I love that bit about the town feeling the "Coldplay spirit" too...I know what you mean- it's awesome, lol. All the pictures kick ass too, thanks for sharing.

 

Reading this stuff just gives me post-concert depression, but at least a bunch of people were having good times, no? ;)

well someone was kind enough to let me borrow it.

it is a digital SLR.

Canon Digital Rebel or 300D. using a 50mm f:1.8 lens. fixed focus.

but it's similar to the one Alyssa used for the Cali show. Except she had an awesome lens to use with it.

but I can check how much it was, probably $600-700, because they have since updated that model which goes for 800-900, and I think thats the one Alyssa had.. .

 

ahh these are taking forever. 26/121 pics uploaded. and it already been 30 mins.

 

I should post them later tonight. after classes. Sorry to keep you all waiting. Bye now~!

No worries...

 

Thanks for the info..;)

alrighty.

Out of order. this is all of them. I definitely should have practiced more working with that camera. But enjoy! maybe I will post the actual favorite, clear shots on here later so you won't have to look through all 117. :)

The original files are HUGE and would make a lot of fun in Photoshop for wallpapers.

 

http://marisa1.zoto.com/galleries/coldplaycleveland

Marisa....I loved reading your review....WELL DONE YOU!!!! They saw your sign and awknoledged you....thats UBER COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

 

Your photos are awesome too!!!! shame you didnt get to take more, but the ones you did take are fab!!!!!! :D

ANGIE.....YOUR VIDS ARE AWESOME!!!!! Jonny rocking out in the scientist... :heart:

Hey, Marisa, what sign are you talking about that you were holding up??? What did it say??? That's awesome that they acknowledged you like that!! There are the greatest!!!!!

I held up a small sign that said. "GOOD LUCK ON DVD!" I made it real quick before the show started.... it was on the back of my printed out Ticketfast ticket. if you look at the pics. there should be one of me holding it. And I believe I should be in one of the pics Chris took from stage and someone on the official boards caught it and said he/she would post it soon.

 

 

They are indeed the greatest. So grateful and humble!

Actually I'm the one who caught the camera! I think we talked about that on the Coldplay site board. Anyway, that's awesome, and I will get those pics up asap!!

OH! awesome! LUCKY!

I can;t wait! But I don't want to get my hopes up.... lol. It still was the best concert so far! so you already have them? no rush though!

Great recaps, everyone. Sounds like everyone had an awesome night. Moog and Marisa...thanks for sharing the video clips and pictures! :)

 

cm-theoneIlove...congrats on catching the camera! Looking forward to seeing the pics.

That concert was just amazing!!! I mean i donno what else to say about it! Im so glad Jonny sang his lines in Don't panic, it was quiet exciting for me as I am a freakin Jonny Nut! I loved hearing about all of your experiences from the concert!!!

 

How sad i am that it is over though!!!!

 

Oh the pictures are beautiful by the way!! mine are blurry for the most part!!! SO it made my day to see some really good ones!!!