LaurainTechnicolor Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just Spies: AHH I'm one of the oxfam volunteers too!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 [New interview/Article] West Palm Beach Preview: Coldplay bring hot tunes, free CDs to Cruzan Despite being the adored, much analyzed and fantasized about lead singer of one of the planet's biggest rock bands, Chris Martin of Coldplay is practical, even humble about his role, writes the Miami Herald. Sitting on the floor of a rented house in Los Angeles, enjoying the California sunshine and the taste of the strawberry he's just finished, Martin is deliberately and charmingly low-key. ''It just comes from pure gratitude at being given this job, particularly in a period of time when music is hard to be employed by,'' Martin says of the free CDs that Coldplay is giving to concert-goers on their U.S. tour, which kicks off at West Palm Beach's Cruzan Amphitheater Friday night. ''We wanted to give something to the people who have paid money to come see us or buy the album,'' he adds, referring to Viva La Vida, the bestselling album in the world in 2008. ``It's like a reward system in a grocery store.'' Material sustenance is not what most fans think of when it comes to Coldplay's music or its live shows, which are known for the passionate connection that Martin makes with audiences. The free CD, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, with nine live songs culled from the band's last tour, is partly an attempt to capture that link. ''It is like a snapshot of where we're at at the moment as a band,'' Martin says. ``Hopefully nine little morsels of where we are at the moment. It's supposed to give an overview of how we sound now and mostly how our audience is with that.'' Given that Coldplay is returning to the United States so soon after finishing another North American tour last November, which brought them to the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, audiences seem to like whatever the band does. The combination of Martin's charisma and emotionally introspective, obliquely poetic lyrics, and Coldplay's darkly anthemic, lushly melodic music has proved to be potent. The group has grown steadily in stature and sales since debuting in 2000 with Parachutes, quickly shooting from indie darlings to the top of the U.S. and global charts. Their third album, 2005's X&Y, sold eight million copies in the first year, while Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends sold 6.7 million physical and downloaded copies -- stellar figures in an age of free downloads and splintering audiences. DIVIDED VIEWS The press, however, has been divided on Coldplay and on Martin himself. The band's music has been criticized as indulgent and repetitive, while Martin, who is married to actor Gwyneth Paltrow (the couple have two children, Apple, 5 and Moses, 3) is sometimes faulted for being arrogant, a vegetarian, righteously well-behaved, and generally avoiding the classically entertaining rock star behavior of excessive drugs, drinking and screwing around. (Although he has been known to wrestle with paparazzi and appear in comedies like the movie Shaun of the Dead). Martin is, in fact, unabashedly middle class. The oldest son of five children of an accountant father and a music-teacher mother, he met his Coldplay bandmates in 1996, while all were earning degrees at London University (they refused to tour or release their first record until they'd taken final exams, and vowed to kick out anyone who used hard drugs). He has campaigned on issues of fair trade and global poverty, and spoken out against the Iraq war. While social themes don't inspire Coldplay's songs, Martin says he feels a responsibility to try and affect the world in a positive way. ''It appeases the guilt I sometimes feel for being given such an incredible job,'' he says. ''I think when you are contributing to or talking about something that you know is important on an activist level, it somehow feels better than if you're just sitting back taking coke.'' As well as assuaging his own anxieties. ''I don't really like to stop and feel comfortable,'' Martin says. ``So I guess [social activism] is part of that.'' But he is realistic about how much effect he can have on the world, beyond making people feel better for the length of a song or a show. ''If I'm a bit down and worried about something then if I listen to I'm On Fire by Bruce Springsteen I feel better,'' Martin says. ``We can only influence our little world in our little bubble.'' Coldplay songs are generally attributed to the whole band: Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion and bassist Guy Berryman, plus close friend and former manager Phil Harvey, who's listed as a fifth member on Viva La Vida. Though Martin writes most of the lyrics and, as singer (and husband of a movie star), tends to be the center of attention, he emphasizes that the music comes from all of them. ''If any one of the five of us was to leave or die or be kidnapped, the rest of us would be useless,'' he says. ``We're always trying to give credit to the chemistry more than the individual ability. That's what a band is, it's bigger than the sum of it's parts. That's why people join bands -- because they're not good enough to be soloists.'' SONG INSPIRATION He is reticent about where those lyrics come from. ``I find often songs come from thinking of a title. The other morning I woke up and thought I'd like to do a song called Drunks and Guns. So I hung around the house all day waiting for it to come, and eventually it came to me.'' And how did he come up with the title? ''No idea,'' Martin says. ``I think if you write a list of songs you feel like certain letters are missing, so maybe I had a list with no D's on it.'' Aside from filling out an alphabet of titles, it seems the only downside for Martin these days is being away from his family months at a time. Martin insists it's not a significant problem. ''It's not the same as being a soldier being sent away for six months with no contact,'' he says. ''It's pretty manageable at this point.'' In fact, he jokes that separation can be a good thing. ``I think their worst nightmare is having to be with me every day. You've only had 20 minutes.'' IF YOU GO What: Coldplay in concert; Pete Yorn opens When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Cruzan Amphitheater, 601-7 Sansbury's Way, West Palm Beach Tickets: $24.75 (for four-pack lawn tickets) to $97.50 at http://www.livenation.com http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1047488-p2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm-Edge Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 As a fan, is anyone willing to update a twitter as to what song is played. It would be great for us fans waiting to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeya Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 have fun all of u! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSpies84 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 As a fan, is anyone willing to update a twitter as to what song is played. It would be great for us fans waiting to see! I just got a twitter this week and I was wondering if this was possible. I'm going to try, if I'm not too excited, lol. It's Jess0302. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Have lots of fun Florida people!!!!! can't wait for reviews!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigu2fan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 WTB: 2 tickets to tonight's show in WPB I know this is extremely last minute, but it looks like I will be able to go to tonight's show in West Palm Beach. I need two tickets, however. Please let me know if you need to get rid of two. Happy to meet outside the venue or whereever. I'll be on e-mail all day. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Have you checked Live Nation? There's no pit tickets left but there's seats in section 8 if all else fails. You might be able to get some at the venue too :idea2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicolor_love78 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 can't believe the show's already tonight! :stunned::dance: hope everyone going has a blast and i'm so excited for all your updates, videos and pics! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montreal Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I hope we will NOT get the same fucking setlist!! :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Chris said they were playing different songs in an interview yesterday, but that some of the show will remain the same. ie the butterflies. I do hope the setlist is geared more towards an outside venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfam America Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauiwi Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I am looking forward to new reviews/setlists, etc. so exciting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif Wow that's awesome! And so nice of you. I hope you get many, many signatures tonight. Good luck :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSpies84 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just Spies: AHH I'm one of the oxfam volunteers too!!! :D Nice one! I'm actually about to watch the tutorial that was sent the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 will we have live updates?? :bomb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_mitchell Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Will someone please post the setlist from tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif Thank-You and Good Luck!!!!! I will stop by in August (Tampa):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pris Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif Wow, that's soo cool :wideeyed: Good luck tonight :wink: And have fun everyone!! :dance: I second Lore's question, will there be any live updates tonight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris_Santos Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif Awww what a nice competition! :nice: Good luck with the signatures! Hope you have a wonderful night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldplayer Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey Coldplayers! Oxfam America spent the day with the Coldplay crew yesterday in West Palm Beach gearing up for the tour...looks like it's going to be a spectacular run of shows! Before we made the trip to Florida, we uncovered a couple now-rare Oxfam Make Trade Fair t-shirts in storage, featuring the MTF equal-sign logo that Chris Martin famously wore on his hand a few years back. To celebrate the start of the tour, we'd love to give one of these super-collectible shirts to the first person to come to our table at the show tonight in WPB, signs our petition, and says "I saw your note on Coldplaying.com, may I have the shirt?" If you are going to the show tonight, or at any stop on the tour, stop by our table and say hello! We love to meet friends from Coldplaying.com! http://www.oxfamamerica.org/resources/images/logos/logo_h_ko_bw.gif oh, I'll do that, but not going to be the first one for sure, driving from the south after work ...sigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 From Pete Yorn's Tour Blog :D http://peteyorn.tumblr.com/ I see Hoppy and lots of magic balls:dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneyes1207 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 any word on a sound check time???!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 From Pete's Blog: Bus Report Coldplay rolls with 8 or 9 trucks and 4 buses. And from Coldplay's: Band due for soundcheck in 5 mins. Look busy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicolor_love78 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 just asked this over on the twitter thread, lol...but does the GA pit usually have seats? i thought it didn't :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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