June 23, 200620 yr British supergroup Coldplay paid tribute to the Socceroos when they opened their Australian tour in Brisbane on Friday night. Frontman Chris Martin made reference to Australia's qualification to the second round of the World Cup following the 2-2 draw with Croatia. Martin changed the lyrics in the song Politik with a verse saying, "Give Harry Kewell Australia's second goal". In front of 12,000 fans, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre complete with a mosh pit, the band started their performance with Square One, the opening track of their latest album X&Y, which was the world's best-selling album last year. Fans were treated to songs from the band's three albums, including their first international hit "Yellow". Aiming to rival Irish rockers U2 as the world's top band, Coldplay are making their first major concert tour of Australia since initially coming Down Under for Big Day Out in 2001. They were last in Australia three years ago for the Splendour in the Grass festival at Byron Bay. This time they are packing out concert venues and their act features a spectacular light show, panoramic video screens and computer graphic projection. Coldplay's set featured major hits Clocks and In My Place and the three song encore closed with Fix You - the band's favourite track from their current album. Coldplay, who are supported by Sydney band Youth Group - enjoying success with their cover of Forever Young - play a second show in Brisbane on Saturday night before performing three times at the Sydney Entertainment Centre next week. The band also plays the first of three shows at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena next Saturday before travelling to Adelaide and Perth the following week. Source: http://news.ninemsn.com.au
June 24, 200620 yr I love Harry Kewell:D He played in Leeds! ahh.. and chris martin likes him to, i hope;)
June 25, 200620 yr aww they're such sweeties. i wonder what he'll say at the sydney concert on tuesday. they always know what to say to make the crowd hapy :nice:
June 25, 200620 yr hahaha i loveeee kewell. :nice: we might not play brazil again, unless we get unto like the finals or something. hahaha. so if we get in there sure i hope they win too! hahaha. :P
June 26, 200620 yr My first Coldplay show (Brisbane, June 23) was one I will never forget. Had silver seats about 5 rows down from the back about half way back, but still had a great, all-encompassing view. Some people have said that the live show sounded better than the recordings in some songs and I definitely agree. Having recently come out of a long relationship, songs such as What If and Fix You were definitely pulling on the heartstrings :cry:, but you'd have to be pretty heartless not to be moved by them! I loved every second of the show, especially Swallowed in the Sea...the projections were mesmerisingly beautiful. The "YEAHHH"s in "In My Place" were echoed by the entire 12500 fans in full voice - an awesome spine tingling experience! Having missed Radiohead in 2004 when they cancelled their second Melbourne show, I was reminded of this when we were treated to a Radiohead song over the PA in the pre-Coldplay interval - but it was a nice touch! Does anyone know what music they were playing over the PA immediately before Coldplay started? I really like it and would love to know! My friend had lower seats and managed to pat Chris on the back when he ran through the crowd - he's never going to wash his hand again! An amazing show, one that I will never forget. "Tears stream down your face:cry:...I promise you I will learn from my mistakes..."
June 26, 200620 yr I went saturday night and all i can say it that it was truely amazing and i wanna go again and again but dont have any more tickets :cry:
June 26, 200620 yr Does anyone know what music they were playing over the PA immediately before Coldplay started? I really like it and would love to know! I know they played Radiohead, and Gorillaz. . . but that was about 10 minutes to go. .. . do you mean the rap song?? they cut a couple of songs short, it was very confusing!. . . . . . at least with the \\Vertigo U2 tour//, you knew what was coming after they started to play Arcade Fire!!
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