*Becky* Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 :stunned: oracle? Weird, but I already sent my question! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterkraig Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Blog #12 up! http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=73 Roadie #42 - Blog #12 July 21, 2008 8:38 pm #42 reports on a magical night in Vegas San Jose sees set-list tweakage continue. The LA shows have gone very well and feedback has largely been extremely positive. The band, however, aren't really ones for auto-pilot. Everyone is very pleased with the show, but the search for the ultimate knockout punch continues. To this end, Politik is pulled out of storage and gets a good airing. I can't really see the point in ever doing a Coldplay show without it myself. It is truly monstrous live and tonight is no exception. It's very good to see it back! From where I am through the gig it feels like the first utterly solid show. Inevitably, my response to the gig is largely built on whether things have technically worked or not - and tonight is very smooth on that front, which is very gratifying this early in the tour. As soon as we get into the vehicle for the ride home, the band are discussing other ways to improve the flow and refine the set. It's all subtle tweaks, but at this point, improvements are based on many tiny changes, rather than single grand gestures. One more show and then two glorious days off... We hit the ground in Vegas and Tour Manager Franksy finds the Tannoy mic at the back of the plane to welcome everyone with his finest Elvis impression. Outside the window, the vehicles that meet us have multiplied into a true cavalcade to accommodate the selection of LA's finest who've accompanied us for a Saturday night jolly. Chris remarks that looking out at them on the tarmac makes him feel like the president of soft rock. It's almost the perfect arrival, spoiled only by the minor detail that the steps they've bought for disembarking turn out to be the wrong size. We all sit back down as the man with the ladder-on-a-van turns tail and heads off in search of something that fits. It seems it's been a tough day for the rest of the crew. When we arrive, I overhear someone on radio saying "I gotta go get breakfast". Given that it's 5pm when we arrive, it seems safe to say it's been a busy day here. After the ten hour drive from loading out in San Jose, the trucks only arrived at 11am, which means they've performed nothing short of miracles to get the show up and ready in only a fraction of the time they usually have. Hats off folks! Though everyone is happy to be in town, there is a slight concern pre-show. Vegas crowds can be pretty hard to impress. It's not like they're short of options for how to entertain themselves of an evening - and more than that, I think sometimes folks can be just plain over-stimulated. Lets face it, any town that can take in its stride hotels with their own roller coasters, next to pyramids, sphynxes and full-sized pirate ships is going to find a few flashing lights and a pop group pretty uninspiring. Or are they? It would appear not! The crowd are utterly bonkers from the off. So much so, that I spend the majority of the evening with one earplug out so I can take in the sound of the crowd. I'm wondering if it's the loudest Viva La Vida singalong so far, or whether it's just that I've never been listening for it before. My question is answered when the song finishes and the crowd simply carry on singing. They roar the chorus on alone and it's utterly wonderful. It's the kind of football chant-style crowd noise that I've only really ever heard before in South America or certain parts of Europe and here they are in a "hard to impress town" giving it loads! Inevitably, the enthusiasm of the crowd drives the band on to new heights. I don't want to spend the whole tour writing "it was a great show" in this journal, but tonight was truly remarkable, it has to be said. See you in a few days... R#42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That's a great blog, silences all those that have been saying that band aren't that into it. Sounds like they're striving to get better all the time. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterkraig Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'm wondering if it's the loudest Viva La Vida singalong so far, or whether it's just that I've never been listening for it before. My question is answered when the song finishes and the crowd simply carry on singing. They roar the chorus on alone and it's utterly wonderful. Those Oaaahhhoh's from Viva have replaced the Everything's Not Lost epic sign-along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collee Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was thinking that too Masterkraig, although when I'm at a Coldplay concert, every song is a sing along, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterkraig Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was thinking that too Masterkraig, although when I'm at a Coldplay concert, every song is a sing along, lol. So true; reading their recent setlists I get so excited for Boston, song after song, everyone one of them I'm crazy for. Aside from Chinese Sleep Chant, the crowd's gunna sound drugged out trying to "sing" that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Newsreel: Dublin show announced July 22, 2008 2:00 pm Band to play Ireland in December Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks: In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide 24hr hotlines: Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455 Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie This is the first gig to be announced at the newly-developed O2 venue, which used to be called The Point, but isn't any more. Anchorman http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay12 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 coldplay//Newsreel: Dublin show announced Newsreel: Dublin show announced July 22, 2008 2:00 pm Band to play Ireland in December Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks: In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide 24hr hotlines: Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455 Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie This is the first gig to be announced at the newly-developed O2 venue, which used to be called The Point, but isn't any more. Anchorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohs man Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Newsreel: Dublin show announced July 22, 2008 2:00 pm Band to play Ireland in December Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks: In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide 24hr hotlines: Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455 Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie Anchorman I've just read this news in the paper because I couldn't believe it! :O 14,000 seated!! I'm so happy :D I better get a ticket though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 i wanna go, i wanna gooo! anyone has a place to sleep for me?? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohs man Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 i wanna go, i wanna gooo! anyone has a place to sleep for me?? ;D You never know ;) haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Sarah* Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 :wink3: :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanafg Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Newsreel: Signed guitar auction July 23, 2008 5:54 pm Bid for signed Epiphone Sheraton II guitar Good evening. We can reveal that an Epiphone Sheraton II guitar, signed by the members of Coldplay, is being auctioned on eBay in aid of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. This auction will run until July 31st. Click here to find out more or to make a bid. It would look very smart in your living room, next to the telly. Anchorman http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It would look very smart in your living room, next to the telly. :lol: $510 already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaatje Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 can i bid: i'd bleed myself dry?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanafg Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Roadie #42 - Blog #13 July 23, 2008 9:47 pm Coldplay in a fan's back garden Last week the band had a crazy day where they finished the Jay Leno show and headed off to play their first ever barbeque (in a fans back garden!). It sounded like a ridiculous idea, but we got there it turned out to be really rather wonderful. Here's a little home movie of it. [VIDEO] http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=76 Great vid! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The video has 42Tube at the top. Hehe! Chris makes poor Jonny sing :blush: Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 ohhh I want to rip it :dance: doing it now :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris_Santos Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Lovely video! Jonny singing was sweet :heart: I'm jealous :embarassed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yaaaaaaaaaay! :dance: It's so a keeper, I squeed a little. Jonny is so utterly adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 me too :bigcry: she should have been a coldplaying member.. then we'd have the full video here :bigcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romy_arg Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 video rip please... :( she's so danm lucky.. :bigcry: that's my dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'm converting it... it seems we'll have more videos.. since the "42tube" thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romy_arg Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 ^^ Great! I'll check later :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li_cold Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 [/i]:lol: $510 already. Erm, ok, I'll just keep dreaming... :sad: Ohhhh, really lovely, lovely, lovely video!Sing for us, Jonny, sing! :nice: And what about that two little kids playing with plastic plates when Coldplay is simply in front of them playing? :freak: ''Once people stop liking us we're gonna play barbecues, you know, weddings...'' Ok, great, never :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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