The festivals organizers must be stupid if they book a band to headline their festival with old material, they are "stupid" because we are not talking about a band from 30 years ago or a reunion of an old band.

 

Most of the people there are not the hardcore ones that have seen them several times and/or know every single song. Most of them want to hear the old hits. At festivals I generally expect an emphasis on hits.

How the hell no one asked Oracle again would we hear something f*cking new at festivals? :)

I think you never worked in AD business. Single could be present today by web, easily.

 

But the point is promotion. That means shitload of interview, radio appearances, live show, etc all over the world, or at least in major markets like USA, UK, West Europe. People need to be aware, new Coldplay songs is coming. Not only fans, but other people too. For proper presentation they need at least month. And be sure something would definitely leak, because this sort of things arranged long time before. Coldplay isn't some small independent band. EMI suffers and needs money, be sure owners will squeeze every cent from biggest and popular band in the world.

 

I think you're (as well as anyone else who sees the long lineup of shows upcoming) failing to see the potential in promotion through travelling all around the globe. Coldplay isn't touring. They're playing a few dates in a ton of countries around the globe, with significant bits of time in between them. If anything, this concert period could be a two month hype machine. The band will be able to do print and media interviews during this time in all major markets. All these festivals are some of the biggest in their respective countries. That means, even if they're playing in Texas (for example), the Austin festival is one of the biggest in the country and will attract music press from across the United States.

 

Thank you everyone for your pessimism though, and I'm not being sarcastic or funny, because it was only in your saying things like this that I thought about the promotional possibilities of such a massive walk around the globe. In most respects, this will be a much better strategy than simply doing phone interviews with every major music magazine. It gives the boys some time in each place to really push Coldplay.

 

Frankly, if this isn't what the band is doing with this festival stuff, I would be extremely disappointed that they didn't seize the opportunity. Although I'm sure its half hopeful of me to suggest all this, I think it's pretty plausible. The way Roadie 42 made it sound, the band really had all but finished the songs over a month ago. He said Will's parts were all done. I have to think the recent silence might be positive.

 

Chris was also spotted in New York, where their mixer has also been silent. I think it all adds up. Also consider the way the band has trickled out this festival information. Obviously, they can only announce certain things when the festival allows them to, but it suggests they've been wetting the world's palette for a couple months now.

 

Even though The Oracle said there would be no material, I agree with what someone said here, that it would be impossible to generate enough interest with general music fans if they were playing, what it would seem to everyone there, a greatest hits catalogue.

 

I think we might just see a single or an EP released before the festivals begin or a little bit after. With the festivals giving the band time to present the new material as well as promote it in each respective country.

 

So, what do you all think of this theory??? :)

How the hell no one asked Oracle again would we hear something f*cking new at festivals? :)

 

Just did so :D

 

@footyfan10: Just what I'm thinking!

And in response to the oracle saying that most band's will be playing old material (or at the very least not just released material), I think we can agree that most bands are not perceived the way Coldplay is. Also, most people at these festivals tend to be hardcore music fans. And the bands that are there are bands, due to less popularity, that most people can't see because they tour much less. Coldplay isn't one of these bands. Even if you don't like Coldplay, you've probably heard most of their songs.

 

Which makes me think a few new songs might just show up.

Do you mean this one?

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4731268#post4731268

 

 

 

Yes - I was thinking of that Oracle reply on the Oracle thread, post 4898.

 

 

According to that it is not likely that Coldplay will play new material.

 

But I still hope that they will play their upcoming single, but otherwise they will play old(er) material including their greatest hits. :)

I think you're (as well as anyone else who sees the long lineup of shows upcoming) failing to see the potential in promotion through travelling all around the globe. Coldplay isn't touring. They're playing a few dates in a ton of countries around the globe, with significant bits of time in between them. If anything, this concert period could be a two month hype machine. The band will be able to do print and media interviews during this time in all major markets. All these festivals are some of the biggest in their respective countries. That means, even if they're playing in Texas (for example), the Austin festival is one of the biggest in the country and will attract music press from across the United States.

 

...

 

This is a good theory, but only if band would have told - we will promote our new XXXX album at this festivals. Expect surprises. See you there.

 

Feel the difference?

 

What about the possibility they've confirmed festivals gigs ant then pushed release back?

 

What about gigs in October - 4 month and 20 show for 1-2 new songs? Weird, isn't it?

Most of the people there are not the hardcore ones that have seen them several times and/or know every single song. Most of them want to hear the old hits. At festivals I generally expect an emphasis on hits.

 

Ok, but you don't book a band to be one of the headliners if they don't have new material....unless you are an "old" band. Even a band like U2 wants to go to the festivals with new material!

I think you're (as well as anyone else who sees the long lineup of shows upcoming) failing to see the potential in promotion through travelling all around the globe. Coldplay isn't touring. They're playing a few dates in a ton of countries around the globe, with significant bits of time in between them. If anything, this concert period could be a two month hype machine. The band will be able to do print and media interviews during this time in all major markets. All these festivals are some of the biggest in their respective countries. That means, even if they're playing in Texas (for example), the Austin festival is one of the biggest in the country and will attract music press from across the United States.

 

Thank you everyone for your pessimism though, and I'm not being sarcastic or funny, because it was only in your saying things like this that I thought about the promotional possibilities of such a massive walk around the globe. In most respects, this will be a much better strategy than simply doing phone interviews with every major music magazine. It gives the boys some time in each place to really push Coldplay.

 

Frankly, if this isn't what the band is doing with this festival stuff, I would be extremely disappointed that they didn't seize the opportunity. Although I'm sure its half hopeful of me to suggest all this, I think it's pretty plausible. The way Roadie 42 made it sound, the band really had all but finished the songs over a month ago. He said Will's parts were all done. I have to think the recent silence might be positive.

 

Chris was also spotted in New York, where their mixer has also been silent. I think it all adds up. Also consider the way the band has trickled out this festival information. Obviously, they can only announce certain things when the festival allows them to, but it suggests they've been wetting the world's palette for a couple months now.

 

Even though The Oracle said there would be no material, I agree with what someone said here, that it would be impossible to generate enough interest with general music fans if they were playing, what it would seem to everyone there, a greatest hits catalogue.

 

I think we might just see a single or an EP released before the festivals begin or a little bit after. With the festivals giving the band time to present the new material as well as promote it in each respective country.

 

So, what do you all think of this theory??? :)

 

I agree,

I would be extremely disappointed if they don't perform a single in festivals,

But I don't think an ep could be possible ,just a single ..

 

Let's hope Coldplay surprise us... :d

Just wait another two weeks guys. If any vital single/album information will be released soon it will be during these upcoming festivals and whatnot. There's no way they'll be performing songs from their previous albums only, there's gotta be some new material.

 

And remember, the Viva period is over. They won't be on stage with the jackets anymore. :(

And remember, the Viva period is over. They won't be on stage with the jackets anymore.

 

This is a valid point.

Since AROBTTH they've had some kind of theme, whether it be all black, or viva jackets or the suits (christmas lights period)... so it will be interesting to see, if no news is released before festival season, how they will take to the stage, and what that might represent in LP5's theme.

this could be the closest poll we've ever had

http://www.coldplaying.com/index.php?name=Polls&req=results&pollID=115

33.33% x 3

^^^ I'm glad that they don't haft to ware the Viva jackets anymore. :)

^^^ I'm glad that they don't haft to ware the Viva jackets anymore. :)

Indeed. Hate this jackets, they looked like clowns from circus.

 

I think they don't want tell us nothing about album because they don't want associate it with upcoming summer gigs. They could reveal title, but what the point if you wouldn't play nothing new. Perhaps they don't want confused fans more. I think they aren't going to release something new except 1-2 songs, which could be actually b-sides from LP5.

Push the button. Live rehearsals. Phil

 

 

This has got to mean the albums finished, it has to. Why else would he post it? Hmm very weird.:thinking:

They have already said they are playing no new material at the festivals.

Whatever, I'm gonna be optimistic: I'm ready to every kind of release :D

 

I know they will, they must release something!

^Still doesn't mean the album is not wrapped up. Maybe they want to practice them live with themselves before road testing the material.

 

April

 

2012

 

 

 

This snippet is from a Roadie #42 blog back in December for the two live shows that month:

 

As much as anything else, getting from the beginning of the set to the end is a stress reliever for everyone concerned. After most of a year off the road, the doubts as to whether you can actually hold your end of things up the way you used to are natural. Pretty soon though, it all falls back into place. One noisy and excitable run through is all that's required to decide that it'll be fine. After all, there is such a thing as being over-rehearsed...

 

 

"One run-through is fine, don't want to be over-rehearsed." That was for all old material. It seems they are rehearsing oodles for the live shows / festivals right now. Granted these will be larger crowds, but why would they not want to over-rehearse a few months ago, and then all of a sudden change their tune now?

 

Oooh, ooh I know... because there will be new material peppered in with the old.

They have already said they are playing no new material at the festivals.

well if you accept the media story is true then yes; if on the other hand you read deeper into the following passage, it doesn't actually say there won't be any new material...

Well nowhereman... I can see how a fan of a band waiting for a new album can feel frustrated at not hearing new material at festivals but I passionately disagree. I know that back in 2002 they played new songs at Glastonbury after a mini UK tour showcasing AROBTTH but that's because when they booked to play there originally, the album release date had been scheduled for before the event but was put back. You have to remember that festivals are not usual concerts in that not everyone is there to see Coldplay. It's great to go to a festival and see a band you've never seen before. You may know all the songs but wouldn't necessarily be a fan. I love having a great time courtesy of a band that I'm not that familiar with. Given that not everyone there is a fan, it's different "rules". I contest what you say about the band going down like a lead balloon; you may as well be saying that every band who is appearing at every festival better be playing new songs or not bother and I have a strong feeling that you're not saying that at all as that's utter nonsense, sorry.

or does it?

^ nope :D

well if you accept the media story is true then yes; if on the other hand you read deeper into the following passage, it doesn't actually say there won't be any new material...or does it?

 

I agree, it doesn't say specifically there will be no new material. Who knows if The Oracle was in on the information at that moment in time, but it certainly seems like she just said, "Playing old material is normal and still cool".

 

So if the band have not come straight out and denied they would be playing new material, why would we believe otherwise?

 

If the festivals were going to be a neutral phase, I don't believe the band would have changed their website. They won't be Viva and no one seems to think they'll be new stuff.

 

It just makes more sense than not that the festivals would be a time to promote the album and sing a few new songs (if only one). Me thinks we're going to have a single soon.

 

On a side note, I've been posting too much in this thread for someone who has exams...!

They won't use the lp5 era outfit in the festivals ..

Wondering what they will use..

 

It is another interesting thing to know the new era clothes :p

@Coldplayvideo Awww sorry. I couldn't possibly tell you !

 

Vicky Taylor about the single