11-Mar-2010: Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico - Tickets, Previews, Meetups, Reviews/Photos

[Pris]

Look at the bright side, not the downside woman! :whip:

In a month we'll be dead tired yet still waiting in line outside a strange venue to see a show we've seen a number of times already :wacky:

And I don't think they'll throw anything special, not even with the setlist :confused: I'm just hoping they switch "Billie Jean" for "A Message 2010".... that's as far as my expectations go at this moment :tongue:

 

Although a Frida Kahlo inflatable on stage would be hilarious :lol:

[LittleMissMessy]

Look at the bright side, not the downside woman! :whip:

In a month we'll be dead tired yet still waiting in line outside a strange venue to see a show we've seen a number of times already :wacky:

And I don't think they'll throw anything special, not even with the setlist :confused: I'm just hoping they switch "Billie Jean" for "A Message 2010".... that's as far as my expectations go at this moment :tongue:

 

Although a Frida Kahlo inflatable on stage would be hilarious :lol:

I also hope that they will skip Billie Jean ...

I mean, there are surely fans who'd like to hear it, but I never liked MJ and even CP doing one of his songs didn't make it any better ;)

Heard the song a million times (well, not really) before so swapping it with 'A Message 2010' would be excellent :) :) :)

 

And sorry for being a little 'the glass is half empty' ... ;)

But there are currently going so many things wrong I am just relieved when I leave Germany behind in 12 days :D

[Pris]

And hellooo sweet mexican beach :cool:

[MrsMartin333]

You're so right about that, Pris :D :D :D

In one month everything will be all over :bigcry:

 

Does anyone else think they may be doing something 'special' as this will be the last ever concert of the VLV Tour?! :confused:

 

I expected something 'special' for Wembley as well but it didn't happen, so I'm unsure?!

That's what I thought too :S

I'm hoping that they play like a new song :wacky:

That would make my life, ten million times better! :dance:

And for me I have 27 days till the show :bomb::sweatdrop:

Do you have cancha 1 :wideeyed:!

Look at the bright side, not the downside woman! :whip:

In a month we'll be dead tired yet still waiting in line outside a strange venue to see a show we've seen a number of times already :wacky:

And I don't think they'll throw anything special, not even with the setlist :confused: I'm just hoping they switch "Billie Jean" for "A Message 2010".... that's as far as my expectations go at this moment :tongue:

 

Although a Frida Kahlo inflatable on stage would be hilarious :lol:

:shame: I hope we really do get a new song though! but you know that waiting outside a venue for a show we've seen a few times is always worth it in the end :wacky:! I mwan hey, we keep coming back don't we :shrug:

:awesome: I don't mind the set list now, but I would like to hear like Speed of Sound or things of that nature, those are such great like concert songs :wacko:

DO you have Cancha1 also :wideeyed:

[MrsMartin333]

And hellooo sweet mexican beach :cool:

 

They have a beach in Monterrey :wideeyed:

Will it be beach weather though while we are down there :confused::wacky:

[Pris]

That's what I thought too :S

I'm hoping that they play like a new song :wacky:

That would make my life, ten million times better! :dance:

And for me I have 27 days till the show :bomb::sweatdrop:

Do you have cancha 1 :wideeyed:!

 

:shame: I hope we really do get a new song though! but you know that waiting outside a venue for a show we've seen a few times is always worth it in the end :wacky:! I mwan hey, we keep coming back don't we :shrug:

:awesome: I don't mind the set list now, but I would like to hear like Speed of Sound or things of that nature, those are such great like concert songs :wacko:

DO you have Cancha1 also :wideeyed:

Yeah, i know it's worth it! I wouldn't travel across the country just to see them if it wasn't :wacky: Speed of sound definitely should be played! :dance:

And I do have a Cancha 1 ticket :wacky: Two actually, as i'm taking my bff with me to the gig.. it's gonna be her first Coldplay gig :cheesy:

They have a beach in Monterrey :wideeyed:

Will it be beach weather though while we are down there :confused::wacky:

Erhm, no :tongue: Kirsten is gonna have a nice and sunny vacation on mexican beaches previous to the shows... so she'll be all relaxed and ready for the madness :D I'm afraid Monterrey has no beach anywhere :P

[MrsMartin333]

Yeah, i know it's worth it! I wouldn't travel across the country just to see them if it wasn't :wacky: Speed of sound definitely should be played! :dance:

And I do have a Cancha 1 ticket :wacky: Two actually, as i'm taking my bff with me to the gig.. it's gonna be her first Coldplay gig :cheesy:

 

Erhm, no :tongue: Kirsten is gonna have a nice and sunny vacation on mexican beaches previous to the shows... so she'll be all relaxed and ready for the madness :D I'm afraid Monterrey has no beach anywhere :P

 

ZOMG I have cancha 1 alos :dance::dance::dance:

I have to take my mom though ... :dozey:

But it will be my third show :awesome::awesome::awesome:

Three times the awesomeness because 3 is my favorite number :dance:

I hope I get there early enough though, do you know what time you guys will be arriving prior to the doors opening :thinking:

 

I don't want to get there too late, and then risk getting run over by multiple fans :inquisitive:

 

Hahaha but my friends advised me it might be a good idea, cause if i break my leg or something they might take me backstage and I might get to meet the boys :wink3::dead:

 

haha just kidding :rolleyes: No bodily harm my way :thumbsup:

and omg she's lucky, such a nice little resort thing :wacky: I get to be on a 9 hour flight :cheesy:

 

:cool4: it's all worth it though :wacky:

[Pris]

I actually have no idea what time it would be good to get there, I've seen Coldplay 3 times now but never in my own country :lol: :shame: So I've got no idea :uhoh: I think the earlier, the better :wink:

Hahaha, no limbs breaking please! In that sea of people, you gotta be careful :uhoh2:

 

Wow, a 9 hour flight :stunned: Where are you flying from?

[yvonne777]

I'm looking forward to Monterray in 29 days. It should be one of the best concerts ever.:rolleyes:

[Guest LiquidSky]

:/

[Pris]

^^^

What's wrong?

[Mimixxx]

La banda británica cerrará su gira mundial en tres ciudades de la República

 

El título del cuarto álbum de Coldplay, Viva la vida or death and all his friends, y parte del concepto que inspiró el contenido de éste, surgió en México, durante la pasada visita de la banda británica al país (en 2007).

 

Esto después de que el cantante Chris Martin adoptara el nombre de una de las obras de la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo (“Viva la vida” de 1954), para lo que entonces era su nueva creación sonora.

 

De ahí que la agrupación inglesa comandada por Chris Martin haya decidido cerrar su gira mundial en México, en el próximo mes de marzo.

 

Será una especie de homenaje al país de la artista Frida Kahlo y a lo que el vocalista y pianista denominó “la mejor audiencia del mundo”.

 

“Los conciertos del grupo en México en sí son todo un homenaje, por eso decidimos terminar nuestra gira ahí, como un tributo a Frida (Kahlo) y a esa fantástica audiencia, sin duda, la mejor del mundo. En cada país al que vamos y nos entrevistan, siempre hablamos de Kahlo y de cuánto nos ha inspirado, así que los recitales serán especiales. Pensábamos en la posibilidad de hacer un inflable con la figura de la artista y ponerlo en el escenario”, dijo Martin, ayer durante una charla telefónica con la prensa local.

 

Coldplay ofrecerá dos conciertos en el Foro Sol (el 6 y 7 de marzo), uno más en Guadalajara (el 9 de marzo) y el gran cierre de su actual gira se realizará el 11 de marzo, en la ciudad de Monterrey.

 

De hecho, el también vocero de OXFAM se congratuló al enterarse de que La Casa Azul de Frida Kahlo ha recibido más visitantes jóvenes a partir de que se estrenó su disco Viva la Vida or death and all his friends.

 

Comenta además que ha resultado muy motivante, sobre todo para muchos chicos, conocer el trabajo de esta legendaria pintora mexicana.

 

“La Casa Azul es indudablemente un museo maravilloso. Esas paredes azules son en verdad muy inspiradoras y toda la obra de Frida, cuando vi la pintura Viva la vida fue un momento fantástico, porque de ahí surgió toda la magia de este disco”, afirmó el británico.

 

Son más galanes en “Los Simpson”

 

Dice Chris Martin, quien formó una pareja con la actriz Gwyneth Paltrow, que no sabe qué puede pesar más, el ser rico o el ser famoso.

 

“Depende de que te vuelvas rico o famoso; si te vuelves rico por andar robando, o famoso por andar de borracho, entonces no tiene mucho sentido.”

 

Agrega el intérprete británico: “Estamos agradecidos por estar en la banda, gracias a nuestro trabajo, hemos podido hacer fama y fortuna. Cuando comenzamos el proyecto de Coldplay (en 1997) nunca fue nuestro objetivo volvernos ricos o famosos, sino hacer música”, señaló el músico y compositor.

 

Pero si un regalo pudo traerle la fama a Martin fue la oportunidad de ser inmortalizado en la popular serie de tv Los Simpson, en cuyo capítulo “Million dollar maybe”, el vocalista y sus compañeros de banda Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman y Will Champion ofrecen un concierto privado para Homero y Bart.

“¡Fue increíble poder participar en la serie de Los Simpson! En realidad, nos hicieron más guapos de lo que somos en realidad, ¡ja, ja ja! Somos fans del show desde hace años, así que fue un honor que nos llamaran”, dijo.

 

Las demandas los tienen sin cuidado

 

El británico —quien adelantó que él y su grupo ya comenzaron a trabajar en lo que será su nueva producción discográfica (la quinta en estudio) desde hace siete semanas— también habló sobre las demada que entabló el virtuoso guitarrista Joe Satriani.

 

En diciembre de 2008, Satriani demandó a Coldplay acusándoles de haber plagiado su canción “If I could fly” para componer su gran éxito “Viva la vida”.

 

Además de Joe Satriani, Yusuf Islam, conocido anteriormente como Cat Stevens, también denunció públicamente que “Viva la vida” se parece demasiado a su canción “Foreigner suite”, aunque él ha aclarado que no demandará a Coldplay, por el momento.

 

“Algunas personas nos están demandando en este momento y aunque al principio fue un poco depresivo, ahora esto se ha vuelto realmente inspirador”, dijo Chris Martin.

 

Y añadió: “Cuando empezó la banda, la gente nos decía que ibamos muy bien con nuestras canciones, y de repente nos acusan. En realidad no me importan las mentiras que de nosotros se dicen, ¡ahora resulta que cuando somos famosos, entonces vienen las críticas! Insisto, no me importa lo que se diga de la banda, porque cosas negativas de Coldplay se publican todos los días. Simplemente es algo que no me interesa”.

 

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Google Translation:

 

The British rockers will close their world tour in three cities of the Republic

 

The title of Coldplay's fourth album, Viva la vida or death and all his friends, and part of the concept that inspired the content of this emerged in Mexico during the last visit of the British band the country (in 2007).

This after singer Chris Martin take the name of one of the works of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo ( "Viva la vida" 1954), for its then new sound creation.

 

Hence the English group led by Chris Martin has decided to close its world tour in Mexico next March.

"The group's concerts in Mexico itself is a tribute, so we decided to end our tour there as a tribute to Frida (Kahlo) and that fantastic audience, undoubtedly the best in the world.

We considered the possibility of an inflatable with the figure of the artist and put it on stage, "Martin said yesterday during a telephone conversation with the local press.

 

Coldplay offer two concerts at the Foro Sol (6 and 7 March), one in Guadalajara (March 9) and the high end of its current tour will be held on 11 March in Monterrey.

 

In fact, the spokesman for Oxfam also welcomed to learn that the Blue House of Frida Kahlo has received more young visitors from which premiered his album Viva la Vida or Death And All His Friends.

 

Commented that it has been very motivating, especially for many children, know the work of this legendary Mexican painter.

 

"The Blue House is undoubtedly a wonderful museum. Those blue walls are actually very inspiring and all the work of Frida, when I saw Viva la vida painting was a fantastic moment, because from there came the magic of this record, "said the Briton.

 

Said Chris Martin, who was a partner with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who does not know what may weigh more, being rich or being famous.

"It depends on you to become rich or famous, if you become rich by stealing walk or ride famous drunk, then it makes little sense."

 

British interpreter adds: "We are grateful for being in the band, thanks to our work, we have made fame and fortune. When we started the project by Coldplay (in 1997) was never our goal to become rich or famous, but making music, "said the musician and composer.

But if a gift could have brought fame to Martin was a chance to be immortalized in the popular TV series The Simpsons, whose chapter "Million Dollar Maybe", the singer and his bandmates Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion offer a private concert for Homer and Bart.

 

"It was amazing to participate in the series of The Simpsons! We are fans of the show for years, so it was an honor to call us, "he said.

 

The demands are unconcerned

 

The Briton, who announced that he and his group and began working on what will be its new record production (fifth in study) for seven weeks, also spoke about the demada that brought guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani.

 

In December 2008, Satriani Coldplay sued accusing them of having plagiarized his song "If I could fly" to compose his smash hit "Viva la vida".

 

In addition to Joe Satriani, Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, also publicly announced that "Viva la vida" looks too much like her song "Foreigner Suite", though he has clarified that not sue Coldplay for the moment.

"Some people are calling us now and although at first it was a bit depressing, now it has become really inspiring," said Chris Martin.

 

He added: "When the band started, people told us we were going very well with our songs, and suddenly we accuse. I do not really care about the lies that we are told, is that now when we're famous, then come the critics! Again, I do not care what anybody says of the band Coldplay because negative things are posted every day. Just something that does not interest me. "

 

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/96811.html

[ricardo]

Guys this is the last one, you might get something special have fun

[Pris]

May Guy hear you :wacky:

[ricardo]

Haha

poor berryman he must feel awful with so many people stalking him :dizzy:

[Pris]

It must be even worse for Chris :confused: But that's what Berryman gets for being the pretty one :tongue:

[Pris]

Found this interview of Natasha Khan, she talks a bit about how she feels about opening for Coldplay in LA, and how she got the job :D

 

Here's the original article

23-Febrero-2010

Natasha Khan en la mira de Coldplay

Azul Del Olmo

 

La vocalista de Bat for Lashes cristaliza su sueño de tocar en un gran escenario gracias al líder de Coldplay, quien le pidió que abra los shows de su gira por Latinoamérica. Foto: Cortesía: Brooke Nipar

 

Hace 10 años Natasha Khan estuvo por primera vez en México, de vacaciones al lado de su novio. Durante este

viaje, la vocalista de Bat for Lashes, tuvo su primer encuentro con la cultura mexicana, y quedó fascinada.

 

Ahora en 2010 la cantante británica regresa a tierra azteca de la mano de Coldplay para cumplir uno de sus sueños: tocar en un gran escenario como es el Foro Sol.

 

“Estoy un poco nerviosa, sé que va a ser un gran show con Coldplay. En 2000 tuve unas vacaciones grandiosas allá, me encantó. Esta vez regreso para cumplir mi sueño de tocar en un gran escenario, es un reto enorme pero me tiene muy emocionada”, explicó Natasha vía telefónica desde Londres, Inglaterra.

 

A pesar de que le han dicho que el público mexicano era muy difícil, la nominada como Mejor Artista Femenina Solista Británica para los Brit Awards no lo cree así, por lo que aceptó la invitación que Coldplay le hizo para ser parte de la gira Viva la Vida 2010, en su etapa por América Latina.

 

“Chris Martin me invitó personalmente a ser parte de su gira desde hace tiempo, pero yo no me podía subir a un avión porque me encontraba presentando Two Suns , su más reciente álbum.

 

“Al final de ese tour Chris me dijo que le encantó mi disco y que quería que fuera con ellos a la gira, y acepté.

 

“Al final decidimos que tocaríamos juntos en el tour de América, lo cual será maravilloso porque acá en Inglaterra esta helando y lloviendo, el clima es terrible y creo que ir para allá va a estar muy bien tanto por el clima por lo que vamos a hacer, estoy muy contenta de que esto suceda”, comentó la simpática británica.

 

Para Natasha, el que personalidades como Martin, de Coldplay, o Tom York, de Radiohead, aplaudan su trabajo es algo halagador, sin embargo no se eleva y se limita a continuar trabajando.

 

“Es halagador pero al mismo tiempo es un poco loco que alguien tan exitoso piense eso de mí, me da pena y sólo puedo decir gracias. Es algo con lo que no me clavo tanto porque al final de cuentas todos somos seres humanos y todos tratamos de hacer un buen trabajo.

 

“Nos apoyamos mutuamente, y cuando ellos me muestran su apoyo de esa forma lo único que puedo hacer es agradecerlo porque en realidad los músicos somos como una familia”, reflexionó Khan.

 

Para los conciertos del 6 y 7 de marzo en el Foro Sol, Bat for Lashes presentará su disco Two Suns, además de tocar los temas de Fur and Gold, su primera producción y por la que también estuvieron nominados en dos categorías para los Brit Awards de 2009.

 

En cuanto a los premios, Bat for Lashes no se preocupa ya que, con tan sólo un par de discos han sido nominados para los premios británicos de la música en dos ocasiones, pero es algo que no buscan y que solamente disfrutan.

 

“Sigo en shock porque es mi segundo disco y por segunda ocasión me nominaron para estos premios, lo cual es bastante loco, sobre todo porque hay otras chicas en mi categoría que son muy famosas en Inglaterra y grandes vendedoras de discos.

 

“Es muy chistoso estar con tantos grandes artistas conviviendo en las fiestas y en la alfombra roja, es muy divertido estar con ellos tomando champaña.

 

“Hace diez meses no me lo imaginaba porque me encontraba trabajando muy fuerte con este álbum y de repente estar en medio de un ambiente lleno de glamour en el que todos se visten muy elegantes, contrario a mi imagen, es muy divertido”, concluyó la artista.

 

Articulo de Excelsior

 

Here's the google translate version, although I made a few changes 'cause some things didn't make any sense :tongue:

Natasha Khan in Coldplay's target

 

The lead singer of Bat for Lashes crystallized his dream of playing on a big stage thanks to the leader of Coldplay, who asked him to open shows on his tour through Latin America. Photo: Courtesy: Brooke Nipar

 

10 years ago Natasha Khan was for the first time in Mexico, on vacation with her boyfriend. During this

trip, the lead singer of Bat for Lashes, had her first encounter with Mexican culture, and was fascinated.

 

Now in 2010 the British singer returns to Aztec lands hand by hand to Coldplay and to fulfill one of her dreams: to play on a big stage like the Foro Sol.

 

"I'm a little nervous, I know it will be a great show with Coldplay. In 2000 I had a great holiday there, I loved it. This time I'm back to fulfill my dream of playing on a big stage, it's a huge challenge but I'm very excited", Natasha said by telephone from London, England.

 

Although she's been told that the Mexican public was very difficult, the nominee for Best British Female Solo Artist for the Brit Awards did not think so, so she accepted Coldplay's invitation to be part of the Viva La Vida 2010 tour, in its Latin America stage.

 

"Chris Martin invited me personally to be part of their tour a while ago, but I couldn't do it because I was presenting Two Suns", her latest album.

 

"At the end of that tour Chris told me he loved my record and he wanted me to go with them on tour, and I accepted."

 

"In the end we decided it we would play together on the American tour, which will be great because here in England is freezing and raining and the weather is terrible and I think going there will be great both by the climate as for what we're doing, I am very glad this is happening", said the sympathetic British.

 

For Natasha, the fact that personalities like Martin of Coldplay and Tom York of Radiohead applaud her work is somewhat flattering, but she keeps her feet on the ground and continues working.

 

"It's flattering but at the same time it's a bit crazy to think that someone so successful thinks that about me, I feel ashamed and I can only say thank you. It's something I don't think about that much because in the end we are all humans and we all try to do a good job.

 

"We support each other, and when they show me their support in this way all I can do is be really grateful because musicians are like family," reflected Khan.

 

For the concerts on 6 and 7 March at the Foro Sol, Bat for Lashes will present her album Two Suns, as well as performing some material of Fur and Gold, her first production and which was also nominated in two categories for the Brit Awards 2009.

 

As for awards, Bat for Lashes is not worried as with only a couple of albums they have been nominated twice for British music awards, however it's something they don't seek and only enjoy.

 

"I'm still in shock because it's my second album and for the second time I was nominated for the awards, which is pretty crazy, especially since there are other girls in my cathegory that are popular in England and have big selling albums."

 

"It's very funny to be with so many great artists around parties and red carpets, it's fun to be with them drinking champagne."

 

"Ten months ago I didn't expect it because I was working very hard with this album and suddenly to be in the midst of a glamorous atmosphere in which everyone dresses very elegant, contrary to my image, it's fun," concluded the artist.

 

Article from Excelsior

[ricardo]

How would life be like with so many freaks behind your back? I'm not sure why Chris has n't gone bersek.

[ana_berryman]

My sister will be brotcasting live from his iPhone this show

she, i and my another 2 sisters will be there...the unic thing, she will be on 'Sol General' and well, the view its not gonna be so cool, but we hope that the sound will be great :D

 

heres the link:

Employee Engagement

i will try my best that i can tweet that day...i will check things out with the txt via in my county, if i can't i will let know

[Pris]

Ohh, you're streaming the show? That's great Ana, thanks! :dance:

 

And you can tweet in Mexico, you just can't get tweets to your phone :wink: It is more expensive to tweet than to text tho', so if you decide not to do it, I'll be tweeting through @vivacrew :nice:

[Arantza]

También está twitea.me . Que te cuesta lo que un mensaje normal aunque tampoco puedes recibir los tweets.

[Arantza]

dp

[ana_berryman]

vere que puedo hacer :D

[edward_kingdom]

;O;!!!

 

Que emocionnnn, cada vez falta menos :D!!!!

 

:)!!!

[MrsMartin333]

12 days :D

:dance::awesome: