Noémie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think they stink from the way they look, especially Chris & Will. :laugh3: It seems like Coldplaying's starting a revolution against the puppets... :lol: No one seems to really like them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleeson7 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 i like them :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 i like them :D ;) Me too! Does anyone know what's gonna happen to R#42's blog after the tour??? I hope he'll continue to write... :\ I just asked the Oracle. But as she receives more than 100 questions per day, I'm not sure she'll answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Roadie #42 - Blog #104 September 14, 2009 8:08 pm #42 and the hometown hijinks So here we are in Manchester. I live here (well, it's where the suitcase gets unpacked, anyway). It's famous for many things, not least some of the finest bands of all time. It's also well known in the UK for often being somewhat damp. Today though, there literally is not a cloud in the sky. The white covering they've used on the cricket pitch is also bouncing the sunlight back up into people's faces to such a degree that everyone is positively squinting as they work today - which makes a nice change from moaning about the rain... The tour offices here are located in the structure that houses the VIP boxes when the venue is carrying out its day job as Lancashire County Cricket Ground (and not galavanting with pop groups on the weekend). This means that a quick slide of the glass doors means we can spend the afternoon on the balcony with the laptop watching the day unfold. I've mentioned before that the touring crew now has a pretty high proportion of Americans and Canadians, which means that whilst for many of us we're finally on home turf, there are a lot of folks still a very long way away from home. This is borne out by a conversation overheard in the dressing room corridor where someone remarks that they couldn't make head nor tail of the Manchester accent and had spent the day asking people to repeat themselves. Given that the next two shows are in Dublin and Glasgow, I don't much fancy their chances for things improving... Chris makes mention during the show that there was a little trepidation about returning home to the UK after so long away. I remember coming back before Christmas last year and it was certainly a bit of a strange experience. Tonight though, when In My Place kicks in and the stadium is flooded with light, the welcome is ecstatic. For a long time now, Chris has introduced the closing sing-a-long section of Yellow to the audience as "your X-Factor audition". It's a logical extension then, to find Simon Cowell aboard and in full effect. I'll not ruin the gag for the shows still to come. Hard but fair is all I'm saying... Tonight, there's a camera for the video screens way out in the crowd, dead centre. I decide it's a good spot to clamp up a couple of cameras myself and let them run through the show. I go out during the C-stage section to check on them. I've always enjoyed being in amongst the crowd as the band step off the stage after Lost. Some people think it's the end of the show and bail for the car park to miss the traffic (and the last EIGHT songs!), mostly though the response at this point is just confusion that's . People aren't sure what's going on and then gradually, they pick out the spotlight that's following the fellas through the crowd and out to the tiny platform right in the midst of the cheap seats. Tonight, I hear my all-time favourite quote from someone next to me who clearly hasn't quite sussed that the band are behind them. They look at the video screens in front of them, as the band get their acoustics on and get started at the other end of the stadium. "Where did the stage go?" they ask. Genius. I make it to my cameras on the tiny little platform in the middle of the crowd just as everyone realises where the band actually are. I look over my shoulder and see the crowd sweep across the floor towards the C-stage. For a moment I'm utterly convinced that I'm not going to make it back to the main stage in time for the encores. I'm too far from the C-stage to run back with the band and there's a crush of about three or four thousand folks trying to get a better view if I go the other way. Still, at least I'm on home turf, so I do have the advantage that they can all understand my bumbling-Englishman-apologising routine. A thousand "excuse me, terribly sorry"s later and I'm back onstage ready for the band to do the encores. I glance over my shoulder and see that I've beaten them to it. The Viva remix is almost running out and they drag themselves onstage with just enough time to pull on a clean shirt and drag a towel over their faces before getting back up there. Good to be back... R#42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareonefivesix Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Tonight' date=' there's a camera for the video screens way out in the crowd, dead centre. I decide it's a good spot to clamp up a couple of cameras myself and let them run through the show. I go out during the C-stage section to check on them.[/quote'] hahahaha I saw him checking his cameras ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Perrine* Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 "Tonight, I hear my all-time favourite quote from someone next to me who clearly hasn't quite sussed that the band are behind them. They look at the video screens in front of them, as the band get their acoustics on and get started at the other end of the stadium. "Where did the stage go?" they ask. Genius." That was just too funny :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arantza Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 R42 seems really happy to be back home:nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 "Tonight, I hear my all-time favourite quote from someone next to me who clearly hasn't quite sussed that the band are behind them. They look at the video screens in front of them, as the band get their acoustics on and get started at the other end of the stadium. "Where did the stage go?" they ask. Genius." That was just too funny :lol: I laughed so hard! :lol: R42 seems really happy to be back home:nice: Yes he does! And he's probably looking forward to resting and having a good break in a few days. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay12 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Greetings from Dublin September 15, 2009 5:10 pm Wish you were here (Special thanks to our new friend Philip Ryder for the guided tour of the Guinness factory) The Coldplay-shaped puppets on tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open-Politik Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 They can;t even stand up straight:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 OMG, poor puppets. They really need to rest and have a shower. Their faces are all dirty and look at Will's hand! Completely destroyed. I may actually call and denounce what seems to be puppets mistreatance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 They can;t even stand up straight:P Well they are drunk.................:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I guess the puppets are physical mediums of the real boys. They show at which current state the guys are at the moment. Like reversed voodoo power LOL. So not good sign I guess :uhoh: Yeah I have seen too many puppet horror movies :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I guess the puppets are physical mediums of the real boys. They show at which current state the guys are at the moment. Like reversed voodoo power LOL. So not good sign I guess :uhoh: Yeah I have seen too many puppet horror movies :lol: :laugh3: :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Perrine* Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Erm Thalia... you perfectly chosed your username :uhoh: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Roadie #42 - Blog #105 September 16, 2009 6:34 pm #42 and the huge mass of humanity I've never not had a great time in Dublin. Pardon the double negative, but it's absolutely true. I worry sometimes that it may get tiresome for you the reader, to continually be told what a belting crowd it's been, but it's been a tour so absolutely rammed with highlights that it has become unavoidable. I travel alone from Manchester to Dublin and arrive at the show site quite late in the day. Wandering into the backstage compound, I pass the buses and note that one appears to be entirely dedicated to "Stage Truck". Many of the drives on this leg have been so long that they have required "double drivers" that tag team through the hours. It appears we have an entire tourbus for the "extra" truck drivers. Yet another small indicator that things have grown to a rather huge scale. It's an open field site and a little overcast and dull, which doesn't inspire any great excitement. The realisation that it's going to be a great night only hits me when White Lies go on stage. Despite the fact that I'm in the management office about a quarter mile from the front row of the audience, the roar is huge and overwhelming. At this moment it all comes flooding back to me. I've been coming to Dublin with bands now for 15 years. I remember having my photo taken on the stage at the Olympia Theatre, looking out into the empty stalls. It seemed so cavernously huge back then. More than that though, every show blew me right away because the audience response was so intense. It was the first experience I had with crowds that have absolutely no inhibitions when it comes to enjoying themselves. Obviously, it's evident in other parts of the world that I've visited since. South America springs to mind, as do Italy and Glasgow for that matter. I could go on naming nations and cities all night - and doubtless I'd upset plenty of folks by inevitably missing out some of the most passionate. The point is that I'd forgotten the Dublin vibe. As Chris introduces the final encore with "We have two more songs for you. We're going to do Where The Streets Have No Name and With Or Without You," Phil Harvey turns to me and says, "This might just be the best crowd we've ever played to. As I say, that's a phrase that has been heard on more than one occasion this tour, but only because the reactions have been so astonishing. Not only is Phil not particularly given to grand declarations like this, but he's also seen a massive number of Coldplay shows. This means he has every chance of being right. The encores end and I poke my head up from under the stage. I look out over the crowd for one quick moment before we do the runner. They're bathed in yellow floodlight and from the lip of the stage right to the horizon, there's folks on each other's shoulders, arms in the air. Front to back, side to side, every single person in this huge mass of humanity looks like it's a cup final and a lottery win all rolled into one. It's an image I expect I'll carry with me to my grave. Another image entirely is one from the police escort out of the show. The four bikes that whisk us through the city are pretty much the most keen we've ever had. Upon arrival at the airport, the route to the plane is somewhat convoluted and for some reason requires us to double back through the forecourt of a petrol station. There's a fella round the back of the petrol station diving behind a skip as the flashing blue lights and blacked out vans roar past him. The fact that he's in a great hurry to hide himself away looks very suspicious. As we round the corner, leaving him in the rear view mirror, he stands up adjusting his fly and all becomes clear. The poor fella had nipped round the back for a leak only to be disturbed by a screaming fleet of police bikes and blacked out vans. I expect he'll be returning home a bit of a mess with a story that the missus won't ever believe... R#42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhc Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The poor fella had nipped round the back for a leak only to be disturbed by a screaming fleet of police bikes and blacked out vans. What does this mean, can someone translate? I'm missing the point here :uhoh: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imke Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm not completely sure, but I think the guy just wanted to pee and was kinda interrupted by all the cars ... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noémie Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm not completely sure, but I think the guy just wanted to pee and was kinda interrupted by all the cars ... :lol: Yes, I think so! He was interrupted and was trying to escape...! What R#42 says about Dublin is really beautiful! :) Let's hear in the next few days what he's gonna say about Glasgow and Wembley... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhc Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm not completely sure, but I think the guy just wanted to pee and was kinda interrupted by all the cars ... :lol: Oh, now I get it :lol: :lol: Poor guy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 "It was the first experience I had with crowds that have absolutely no inhibitions when it comes to enjoying themselves. Obviously, it's evident in other parts of the world that I've visited since. South America springs to mind, as do Italy and Glasgow for that matter. " :cry: and the "latin american" vlv tour ?? :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Radio 1 live highlights and South Bank Show coming up September 17, 2009 7:28 pm Gig recording and documentary both airing in next few days Good evening. A reminder that there are a couple of big TV and radio bits coming up over the next few days. Tomorrow (Friday 18th Sept) BBC Radio 1's Jo Whiley show will broadcast a Coldplay interview, a special Live Lounge performance from the band and 60 minutes of highlights from Wednesday's Glasgow Hampden Park show. Jo's show starts at 10am and you'll be able to listen online, wherever in the world you are. Then, on Sunday night (20th Sept) Coldplay will be the subject of an episode of the South Bank Show, the highly-respected arts TV programme. The show will be broadcast on ITV1 in the UK at 10.15pm. The band are pictured above with South Bank Show presenter Melvyn Bragg. Anchorman http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Will smiling looks sooo weird :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowedInSea Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Will smiling looks sooo weird :laugh3: :uhoh: Oh my god you are so right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 WTF happened to Will???? :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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