Where else can you find giant brown bears illuminated onto the crowd, thousands of people waving cell phones in the air on the command of a singer and people simply flipping out?

 

On Sunday, March 26, the renowned band Coldplay played to a sold-out crowd at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. during their 2006 Twisted Logic tour.

 

The show kicked off with the opening of former Verve member Richard Ashcroft, best known for the song "Bittersweet Symphony." It was a refreshing way to start off the high-energy evening.

 

The fan base ranged from young children to middle-aged adults wanting to see a truly talented band. As the lights dimmed, fans settled into their seats and instant screams and applause ensued.

 

The British quartet of Chris Martin, Jon Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman opened with "Square One," from their 2005 CD "X & Y." The show was a treat to the senses, with the tremendous light and laser show to match the provocative, deeply emotional lyrics.

 

"Yellow," an old favorite from their album "Parachutes," was a true crowd pleaser as enormous yellow balloons descended upon the crowd from the rafters above and burst confetti on fans, as well as the band, below.

 

Despite all of their success musically and romantically, Coldplay remains humble and gracious of all their supporters.

 

In between songs, Martin complimented the throngs of people for their energy and love, saying they "exceeded his expectations."

 

The energy of his fellow band members matched that of Martin's, leading to a captivating performance of such popular songs as "Clocks," "Politik" and their recent single, "Talk."

 

Another highlight of the evening was the band's tribute to the late Johnny Cash with their song "Til Kingdom Come" and Cash's "Ring of Fire." This surprising homage caused an audience-wide sing-a-long and proved the versatility of Coldplay's musicianship.

 

Just when the show could not get more phenomenal, the band responded to a lengthy standing ovation with a three-song encore, including "Swallowed in the Sea," "In My Place," and, the song the band referred to as their most meaningful, "Fix You." Lead-singer Martin ran through the aisles accompanied by body guards, delighting and exceeding the expectations of die-hard fans.

 

If you have the opportunity to see this incredible band, no matter what the ticket price, Coldplay will definitely "put a smile upon your face."

 

Source: http://www.fairfieldmirror.com

So true