October 22, 200817 yr In comparing all the videos of the American Coldplay concerts,to the european Coldplay concerts,it just seems that the european crowds are so much more into it.It's very noticeable that the Europeans went crazy I even noticed that when Coldplay were in the states over the summer,many people gave their reviews and had some sort of complaints. Most of the reviews from Europe were glowing.It just bothers me
October 22, 200817 yr don't wanna insult Americans, but Europeans have A LOT more soul when it comes to music - just check the bands and you'll see what I mean. (soulja boy - wtf?)
October 22, 200817 yr don't wanna insult Americans, but Europeans have A LOT more soul when it comes to music - just check the bands and you'll see what I mean. (soulja boy - wtf?) Not insulting cuz it's true! At least to me anyway. That's why I probably find myself listening to anything but American music. :\
October 23, 200817 yr Not insulting cuz it's true! At least to me anyway. That's why I probably find myself listening to anything but American music. :\ Well, thats too bad , as I think a lot of "European? bands" aspire to be like or copy/ borrow from American bands.....Coldplay, admitedly, included. :).....i`m just sayin....
October 23, 200817 yr get me a ticket and a flight to the US, and i'll give you my opinion about it :P
October 23, 200817 yr Well, thats too bad , as I think a lot of "European? bands" aspire to be like or copy/ borrow from American bands.....Coldplay, admitedly, included. :).....i`m just sayin.... Yeah I see your point. I just tend to listen to European bands more than American ones. It's kind of an unconscious thing...:confused:
October 23, 200817 yr get me a ticket and a flight to the US, and i'll give you my opinion about it :P Oooh count me in that too, we can compare notes with the superb Paris gigs!! And check out the quality of the butterlfies against the French papillions Chavi kindly sent me!
October 23, 200817 yr ok, girls come on over!!! we'll be waiting:D. Maybe we can do a "fan exchange," like student exchange programs. One of us goes to a show in Europe, then one of you guys comes to a show in US! Just for scientific reasons;), of course, to study the differences in atmospheres... But I do agree that the crowds at European shows seem to be more into it. Myself and other American coldplayers excluded, of course:laugh3:. That's why one day, ONE DAY damnit!, I will go to see a show across the pond! I dunno if it's that Americans are more jaded? Maybe 'cause half the crowd arent' huuuge fans, more like fans of going to live shows and only know most popular song?? Or more repressed:confused:?haha And maybe Europeans are so used to those crazy "football" games, that they're already trained in the chanting/yelling attitude:lol:. I think this is also true for the South American shows, if I recall from seeing video clips from that mini-tour, and from reading posts.
October 23, 200817 yr don't wanna insult Americans, but Europeans have A LOT more soul when it comes to music - just check the bands and you'll see what I mean. (soulja boy - wtf?) Well I'm English and think there is tremendous soul in music from all around the world. I've enjoyed amazing performances; ancient Chinese opera, traditional South and Central American music, African chant, pygmie music from...erm...wherever pygmies come from. There is tremendous soul also of course in a lot of American music - mainly Jazz, Blues and Gospel for me, but there are many others I'm sure. And we wouldn't have rock OR pop without America. Now what was the topic? Oh yeah, crowds! Yes they do vary. The London gigs last tour were very quiet, but you'll always get a mixed crowd at a London gig for such a household name. Nevermind, this time I hope to assemble a crowd of Coldplayers to help drunken me raise the roof off the o2!! :laugh3:
October 23, 200817 yr In comparing all the videos of the American Coldplay concerts,to the european Coldplay concerts,it just seems that the european crowds are so much more into it.It's very noticeable that the Europeans went crazy I even noticed that when Coldplay were in the states over the summer,many people gave their reviews and had some sort of complaints. Most of the reviews from Europe were glowing.It just bothers me This is actually quite arrogant. It depends on the city. Shows in Montreal are amazing, better than Europe in my opinion... and bands have said so. I know bands always say "this crowd is great" so you just have to trust me that I've sorted throught the BS and it's my real observation. Crowds in Buffalo were also surprisingly great. Toronto, Ottawa, Chicago... not so great Europeans go crazy at festival concerts and clap to anything/everything. Fans at a given European show are not necessarily fans, just Europeans (that clap, jump etc.). North Americans fans tend to love the band so I think the bands sense a greater appreciation.
October 23, 200817 yr I have to disagree with the "Europeans clap and jump" at anything comment, having just seen Coldplay in Paris and U2 in Amsterdam a few years back I was touched how many of them knew all the words to all the songs and sang along in English at the top of their voices, more than I admit they do in England. Although I hope to rectify that when I see them yet again in London in December!
October 23, 200817 yr You have to consider the fact that the band sold standing room tickets for the floor of the venues in Europe. Fans that show up early and are willing to stand in line all day so they can be up front tend to be bigger fans of the band. All the US shows are reserved seated and most of the best seats go to the fucking scalpers. Why do you think the band holds back the first few rows and gives them out to fans. If they would just open the floor to general admission, thigs would be very different. A bunch of rich assholes aren't going to be willing to stand in line all day and risk messing up their hair to be up front.
October 23, 200817 yr I have to disagree with the "Europeans clap and jump" at anything comment, having just seen Coldplay in Paris and U2 in Amsterdam a few years back I was touched how many of them knew all the words to all the songs and sang along in English at the top of their voices, more than I admit they do in England. Although I hope to rectify that when I see them yet again in London in December! This was either a brilliant counter or you missed my point. It wasn't meant to be a complement that Europeans clap/jump at anything/everything. It's cool because it's spirited but not as a reflection on band appreciation IMO. You either missed that, or were completely aware of it and gave a different interpretation of the behaviour. Also interesting is your distinction between England and Europe.
October 23, 200817 yr Europeans go crazy at festival concerts and clap to anything/everything. I guess England really isn't Europe then? I've seen a few bands not able (understandably!) to handle the boos/things being thrown at them at gigs and festivals in England!! I have to disagree with the "Europeans clap and jump" at anything comment, having just seen Coldplay in Paris and U2 in Amsterdam a few years back I was touched how many of them knew all the words to all the songs and sang along in English at the top of their voices, more than I admit they do in England. Although I hope to rectify that when I see them yet again in London in December! Great points, completely agree!! And London is always flat compared to the provincial gigs here, I think, because you get such a mixed crowd, especially for the household names. At the x&y tour gigs I felt slightly embarrassed to scream, let alone stand up and dance in the seats (I did all three :D) Get in touch, or see me on the gig threads, if you like about the December concerts. I'm hoping to be at all three, almost definitely two, and have already been getting a crew of us together. Let's take the roof of the o2!! :dance:
October 23, 200817 yr This was either a brilliant counter or you missed my point. It wasn't meant to be a complement that Europeans clap/jump at anything/everything. It's cool because it's spirited but not as a reflection on band appreciation IMO. You either missed that, or were completely aware of it and gave a different interpretation of the behaviour. Also interesting is your distinction between England and Europe. I'll take the brilliant counter option! I know it wasn't a compliment but I still think they were doing more than just jumping around for the sake of it, I wasn't on the floor by the way but up in the high seats where everyone was standing up and singing throughout. I'm not sure if I'd put England/Britain in with Europe as far as concert behaviour goes. The U2 gig was miles better (crowd reaction wise) in Amsterdam than the ones I'd seen in London. Hell I'm in Cornwall, they don't even consider it part of England down here! I will definitely be singing, dancing and screaming along on 16th December, English, British, Cornish, European whatever! I'll keep an eye on the meet up threads, thanks Kimchi
October 23, 200817 yr I'll keep an eye on the meet up threads, thanks Kimchi Do so scusi, already up to ten+ for the 16th, 15th looking a bit slim, 14th there will be at least four I think. If nothing else it's lovely to say a quick 'hi' in the bar and have a beer :)
October 26, 200817 yr http://forums.coldplaying.com/showthread.php?t=44955&page=14 Please see Post #200 from page above.
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