Christa42 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 It was $15 in jersey so that seems a bit steep for Fla. oh jeez, everyone have a great time tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 New setlist tonight???? Roadie #42 - Blog #50 November 9, 2008 10:03 am In which #42 reaches his half-century Chris bounds up to me on the journey into Orlando with a new setlst. It's been quite a while since we've played Setlist Twister. The start of this tour often felt like trying to ride a malfunctioning mechanical bull and then, all of a sudden, seemingly out of completely nowhere, things settled into a definitive form. The current setlist is pretty much engraved into everyone on the crew's brains. The endings to songs trigger mental flags that it's time to carry out the necessary steps to be ready for the next one. As I've said before though, familiarity and repetition can become a little tiring. The show has got stronger and stronger night upon night in terms of the band's performance, but you can't beat a nice shake-up to keep everyone interested. The new setlist relies on some elements that we don't have here yet, which means that we won't be descending into chaos tonight. In fact, potential for chaos is nicely deflated as the band call a production meeting on stage at the end of soundcheck. It only becomes apparent how much is involved in the gig now when the crowd of people affected by the changes begins to assemble on stage. This is also only the 'immediate crew' and the department heads, but questions fly thick and fast: "If that song is going to follow this one, the balls are going to be in this position - what do you want on them in the change?", "Which mic are you going to sing at if you're finishing that song on guitar and then going straight to the piano?", "Do you want the longer intro version of that song to give you time to get from here to there, or are we going to go back to the old version?", "Is the piano going to stay out between this song and this one, or do you want it out of the way?" and so it goes on. It's all minute tiny details, but they're exactly the kind of thing that could trip everyone up if they're not addressed in advance. The informal "round table" approach with the band and crew began in the studio - before rehearsals even began for this tour. Full and open communication between band and crew has been invaluable in getting a lot done quickly and that's what we're trying to do here. I won't spoil the surprise and tell you what the new setlist involves, but I think you'll like it and rest assured, when things finally fall into place, you'll be hearing about it here! Getting to sunny Florida in November is a treat for a bunch of British roadies accustomed to cold grey weather in the winter months. Today, Will's drumtech Bash tells me of a surfing trip on the day off yesterday. This is all down to Brook, who is the guy who fires all that wonderful butterfly confetti each night. When I first met Brook, I remarked to someone that he was the most Californian person I had ever met - ever. I was quickly informed though, that he hails from down here in Florida. Never was particularly good with geography... Being as he's on home turf tonight, I figured now's a good time to talk about his butterflies. They are a huge high point on the show, obviously and it's quite possible that the band get the best view of them each night - being as they're looking down the room right into them. The most amazing thing about them is that they get into absolutely everything. Open any flightcase and there'll be at least one in there somewhere, they're in every drawer and every toolbox around the venue. If you leave anything open, they'll get in there before Lovers In Japan draws to a close. Every night, the fans in the moving lights are blown through with a "leaf blower" to keep them clear for the next day. I'm reliably informed that at Front Of House (roadie glossary: the enclosure in the crowd where the sound, lighting and video desks are) there is usually a frenzy of "wafting" to keep the little critters out of the mixing desks. One of the sound crew apparently even used to blow across the desk to keep them away. Quite whether this was out of dogged determination or out of a desire to amuse himself, I'm not sure. My personal favourite butterfly experience has to be coming home for some days off during the European tour and opening my paperback for some bedtime reading hundreds of miles away - only to have one of the luminous little buggers gently drop from between the pages. Given that I'm actually UNDERNEATH the stage while they're making their descent I still cannot work out how it got there. All good fun. And I have to say, I'm slightly envious of the fact that Brook gets to tell people he fires butterflies out of a canon for a living.... Here's the drumkit before the encore last night. Roadie #42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Here's hoping! :D We're setting off on the three hour drive soon, poor British Mich will melt in the heat. We'll try and keep you guys updated re: The Setlist. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 3 hours drive is the length of the UK :o :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 :lol: you guys are lucky, you might get to see a new setlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjie Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Here's hoping! :D We're setting off on the three hour drive soon, poor British Mich will melt in the heat. We'll try and keep you guys updated re: The Setlist. :D no air con in the car? :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileandude1 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm ready to go. I live in miami so it's about 45 miles away depending on traffic. I wanna see them real bad. Anyone have an idea where they might stay at? I'll love to go to the hotel and see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookyMnstr Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 So Roadie#42's new post says something about working out a change to the setlist. MMMaybe it'll be tonight!?!?:wideeyed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Here's hoping! :D We're setting off on the three hour drive soon, poor British Mich will melt in the heat. We'll try and keep you guys updated re: The Setlist. :D have lots of fun Mimicita :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookyMnstr Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Mel texted me that they on the long drive now, and will text me when they arrive in Ft. Lauderdale. (I'll be gone for a bit, but will be back in time for showtime and will post anything Mel sends my way!:D See ya later...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo_saw_sparks Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 i hope they get the new setlist tonight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSpies84 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I was in South Beach last night, and thought there would be a slight chance of running into the guys, but no chance. I wonder if they were hanging around there... Still had fun though, and tonight should be another amazing one. I've officially travelled to see Coldplay, and I LOVE IT. I'm going alone tonight, which kind of stinks, but if I could go to every show, I would. Alone and all. I hope everyone has fun tonight! If you see me, girl with yellow top, say hello if you want :) (Also, the ticket says no cameras, but has anyone been hassled 'cos of that? I didn't take my camera with me to Orlando, so I don't know how strict that is.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 look for the group with a Union Jack flag hanging around the arena early :P (and take your camera, you'll regret it if you don't try;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahbr Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I hope they play new songs tonight. Have fun, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaatje Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 no air con in the car? :stunned: they have AWCO all windows can open :P shit looks like it's going to be a longgggg night for me! I wanna stay on and hear about the stalking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo_saw_sparks Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 im ready to go to this show vicariously through the girls :laugh2: any news from them? are they there yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaatje Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Noeila where are you woith your live reports! get your butt in here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaatje Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 off to bed now... :( there'd better be stalking reports in the morning! :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yangarin Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Is there a band opening? I am running late!!! I don't think I can make it on time (7:30). Anyone knows at what time they actually start playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 probably need to be in your seat by no later that 8.15 to 8.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo_saw_sparks Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 really? at izod they started at about 9 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookyMnstr Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 OK, I'm here & reporting for duty!!!!!! Anyone around?!?!?:uhoh2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A RUSH OF VIDA Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 ......anything new??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookyMnstr Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 mmkay well I was out all afternoon, but been in touch with Mel. She texted me around 2pm that they were at the venue, a little bit later on she said more people with signs showed up (dunno how many, but it sounds like people having taking notes from The Stalkers LOL). Then last I heard, around 5, was that they were still stalking. Told her to let me know when anything interesting happens--and then I will in turn post here. EDIT: Update! She just texted me that they're at their seats. "Staring at ramp o love. Gonna be porntastic!":laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo_saw_sparks Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 mmkay well I was out all afternoon, but been in touch with Mel. She texted me around 2pm that they were at the venue, and said i heart chrismartin was there as well, with a sign begging for tix.:thinking: Dunno if she was successful. Then a little bit later on she said more people with signs showed up (dunno how many, but it sounds like people having taking notes from The Stalkers LOL). Then last I heard, around 5, was that they were still stalking. Told her to let me know when anything interesting happens--and then I will in turn post here. EDIT: Update! She just texted me that they're at their seats. "Staring at ramp o love. Gonna be porntastic!":laugh3: :laugh3: ahhh i cant wait til the show starts! i really hope they get the new songs 42 talked about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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