I've just finished watching it -I missed the livestream thanks to my electricity company :mean:- It was mind blowing! They seem to be having lots of fun on stage and the crowd seemed really into the the show as well!

Its very long sorry :P short story: after many troubles, I had the BEST time of my life so far :D

 

 

So it all started with me packing last minute, at 5pm on Thursday. The day was filled with stress. I had to hurry to packm but then apparantly my mom and dad forgot I was flying out that night. So I was REALLY stressed wondering how I would get to airport! When we got there we see the flight got delayed. It would leave at 1:15am! I was so mad, but then in the distance I heard ETIAW get played on s radio. And I thought, wow that's a good sign probably :D

and then they tell us that we must board the plane, put our carryones away and be seated ready for lift off by 2:00am or the flight would become illegal to fly out. Next flight would be at 9:00am!:shocked2: I was about to cry cuz it was already 1:30! I wanted to yell at everyone to hurry their asses because i was not missing this flight! :angry: no one wanted that to happen so we somehow managed to make it with only a few minutes to spare!

 

I was so happy to arrive at chicago!!! :D I was just thinking ok. Im here now on to lolla. We went to my cousins's house, got ready and. Got some mcdonalds to eat, then left for lolla, finally! :D I get to the line and this is when my heart began to beat so fast! I was so happy I was there and I couldn't believe it! So young the giant was playing. I really liked their music :D then I heard Los Bunkers, liked them too. I tried to go find the coldplayers in front of the stage, but I couldn't get through. and my stupid cell phone wasn't working so I couldn't use the group me app well :\. This made me sad, I sooo wanted to meet you guys! :(

 

then I made the biggest mistake ever!!

 

I didn't speak up when asked what to do next. If to go see foster the people and come back or stick around there for grace potter. We ended up going to foster the people, hated it! It was so far away from where I really wanted to be, and the sound wasn't loud enough on the side I was , then add to that sweaty people, and people smoking weed, :( so we left. My cousins got something to eat, then we bought shirts, and left back to bud light. Saw the kills, and I couldn't enjoy it because I was so stressed and depressed. There was so many people and I was at the very back :( but i thought, if theres anything just in this world, a huge coldplay fan like me will get to be happy today. So i held on tight to my coldplay bracelets and necklace and just wished for coldplay karma to help me.

 

I was waiting for the crowd to leave, and we managed to move up pretty close. We were on the right side of the stage. When bright eyes came up, everyone was crowding and people shoved trying to get through. They were trying to get closer for coldplay. I was mad! I was trying to block them but with no luck, I dnt knoow why they thought they had a right to get closer :angry: couldn't wait for bright eyes to be over to move up. But when it was over no one left! I was hreatbroken. There were super tall people blocking me! My view was so obstructed I could only peoples backs!

 

My cousins decided to leave because it was getting serious. People crowding, no room whatsoever. We were all sweaty and hot. I couldn't even breathe well. I was dehydrated cuz I didn't want to have to go to the bathroom. But I felt I was going to faint and vomit. Apparantly some people did. Three people got carried out for fainting and vomiting. 40 minutes to go and I didn't know if I could make it. My sis asked if we should leave. But we agreed that we needed to stay.... its coldplay! But it was hard. Somehow, we wiggled our way closer. I ended up being one person away from the barrier. So I had a good view....sorta. a tall guy in front of me, but I could see the stage through a gap :) direct view at jonny, eventhough we were closer to guy's side.

 

When the show started, it seemed all those issues of dehydration, tiredness and annoying people, were forgotten. We were all excited for the show! We screamed and jumped for the music. I was the only one around in my area to know all the words to the new songs :D my sis knew a few. The entire show was sooo AMAZING! I was so tired beyond belief, but I couldn't help jumping to charlie brown :D

I sang my heart out to every single song! :heart: I had never experienced such an emotion of joy with my favorite band. You could feel the songs and everyone was singing too. We were all into it. How a concert should be! There were only two losers who were there only cuz of their girfriends. But were right in front of the barrier. Annoyed me so much.

 

Anyways I can't belive I got to be a part of something as great as this! I saw the fireworks and the buildings. I was in awe that I was in chicago watching coldplay :D. When shiver played I was complete :P my dream had come true. I had heard shiver live finally!! I had fun when we were asking for the encore. Yelling coldplay coldplay at the top of lungs, in chicago....when do I ever get to do that! It was quite liberating. As a fan, I feel like doing that all the time, so it felt good to be able to do it :lol:

 

So when clocks started I felt so.....ah I dnt have right wor for the feeling. But when I saw live 2003 I wished to be a part of a crowd like I saw during clocks live2003. I got my wish. Everyone was so into it and singing. The lasers were awesome! My sister cried :P and then I kinda forgot about ETIAW :P so when they began to play it I was taken by surprise. It was so much fun to sing along to it and dance. I loved it so much :D all the fireworks were amazing! eventhough some of the firework debris was getting in my mouth and eyes :\ but I didn't care. After the show we didn't move at first everyone was just saying WOW, and that the show was amazing, they said, that's why I love coldplay. And we just looked at each other in amazement. We didn't have to say anything. We bonded through an amazing experience together. And we knew we were very lucky to have been a part of it :D

 

As people left they were still doing the viva chant. Even when we were already in the streets of chicago people chanted. It was AWESOME. I will probably not have that experience again. I hope I do, and I hope I can see better next time. But this lollapalooza was just something special.

 

Coldplay karma really pulled for me in the end! :D and all the bad stuff that happened was got forgotten and I got rewarded for it :)

 

Sorry my "review" is not exactly clear. I didn't write things in order of setlist or whatever. Its more of my flow of thoughts on how things happened :)

Great review Ana! I'm so happy that you got to get so close to the front even though you had a limited view at times, I can tell you still had the most amazing time ever and that's what matters. :heart: You also got your wish of hearing Shiver live wish is so awesome for you! :dance: I didn't get to hear it at my concert but I'm glad you did. Your review made me bring back memories. :D

 

I'm also happy that you were able to forget all the bad that had happened earlier in the day to finally enjoy yourself listening to Coldplay live. :dazzled:

it's my 1st post here... i'll show my self later... anyway...

 

 

 

here's the FULL Live Stream

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEEoibpQ8MQ&feature=player_detailpage]‪Coldplay Lollapalooza - Full Live Stream - Chicago - August 5, 2011‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]

:dazzled::dazzled:

welcome to coldplaying! ;)

Gweetings! :)

A superduperspectacular show!!!

:clap:

Great Job Chris the piano virtuoso, Jonny guitar superman, Guy bass beyond belief, and Will Champion, drummer of champions!!

& The Farmbell returned to Chicago! :-D:cool4: round the planet it goes, forged from the remnants of an exploded star by cosmic forces, condensed on planet earth, shaped by bell smiths, rung for liberty and the pursuit of happiness expertly by Will.

The reviews kinda bother me. While they're all mostly positive, it seems like they're initially reluctant to give a compliment, but concede with comments like, "Oh, don't count them out just yet." Um.. ok. Wasn't planning on it. Say what you want about how their sound has changed over the years, their image, they've gone mainstream and whatever else.. their music still has substance. It still means something to them and it still resonates with people. And that, in my opinion, is always deserving of praise.

Great review Ana! I'm so happy that you got to get so close to the front even though you had a limited view at times, I can tell you still had the most amazing time ever and that's what matters. :heart: You also got your wish of hearing Shiver live wish is so awesome for you! :dance: I didn't get to hear it at my concert but I'm glad you did. Your review made me bring back memories. :D

 

I'm also happy that you were able to forget all the bad that had happened earlier in the day to finally enjoy yourself listening to Coldplay live. :dazzled:

 

Thanks :)

yea and I could still see them, I wasn't too too far. I could see chris and all of them. I know I screamed so loud before anybody, and I was so happy! A highlight of the night! It just made me so happy to have the boys back! :heart: im sure u felt the same :) so now all we have is wonderful memories, and I can't wait for the new album!!

 

Yes, it was all worth it! I honestly felt that Ihad a good spot. For where I was originally :P it was not too far :) oh and I think I saw Phil pass by! Im like 98% sure it was him :)

That was a good show.

 

DID YOU SEE HOW CHRIS FLIPPED OMG :heart:

 

hot j

I WAS THERE AT LOLLAPALOOZA ON FRIDAY AND LINED UP AT 6AM AND I'M STILL HERE AND I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AT THIS FESTIVAL! :D

 

Of course, I spent all day waiting for Muse, not Coldplay. I saw quite a few Coldplay shirts as I walked down the queue for the occasional bathroom break before gates opened, though. Once we were in (and I endured the murderous 10-minute marathon to the south stage that the Coldplay barrier folks didn't have to endure), we got to enjoy some nice shade by the stage for most of the day, while I suddenly thought, "The sun is facing the north. I bet those Coldplay suckers are frying right now. Suckers."

 

Of course, I was still extremely bitter about missing Coldplay, especially since I flew out of LA - my hometown - the day they played there too. I kept pondering whether it was worth it, especially as I had stood on that barricade for 11 hours straight. But damn, that was so worth it. I would kill to hear Shiver and ENL, but I am completely satisfied with what I got at my 6th Muse show (last I checked, Coldplay didn't play Butterflies & Hurricanes or Citizen Erased at their show), and supposedly we totally won the loudness war since people said they could hear Muse at the other side of the park. And apparently Chris Martin didn't even chuck his guitar right through Will's drumset and break open a giant hole that required a five-minute duct tape intermission. Come on, Coldplay, be more destructive!

 

What's better is that I spoke to the lovely kind guys in Two Door Cinema Club the next night and told them about how conflicted we were between Muse and Coldplay. And according to their guitarist, "Chris Martin is kind of a douche."

 

Coldplay Live subforum. I came. I saw. I trolled. :D

 

 

I firmly believe I made the right decision but that still doesn't make me feel much better about having to miss what sounds like an extremely solid Coldplay set. Grr. Next year I plan on going to numerous arena shows, at least. Glad you guys had a phenomenal time. One day left of the festival so say hi if you see me. Will probably wear my Arcade Fire shirt today.

 

did you write all that on your phone?!

Does he say that knowing him though or just because he doesn't like Coldplay? Just out of interest rather than fangirl denial :lol:

 

Glad you had fun at Muse though the reviews have been extremely positive for both so it's a shame they scheduled the together instead of allowing fans of both to see at least two great shows over the weekend.

I WAS THERE AT LOLLAPALOOZA ON FRIDAY AND LINED UP AT 6AM AND I'M STILL HERE AND I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AT THIS FESTIVAL! :D

 

Of course, I spent all day waiting for Muse, not Coldplay. I saw quite a few Coldplay shirts as I walked down the queue for the occasional bathroom break before gates opened, though. Once we were in (and I endured the murderous 10-minute marathon to the south stage that the Coldplay barrier folks didn't have to endure), we got to enjoy some nice shade by the stage for most of the day, while I suddenly thought, "The sun is facing the north. I bet those Coldplay suckers are frying right now. Suckers."

 

Of course, I was still extremely bitter about missing Coldplay, especially since I flew out of LA - my hometown - the day they played there too. I kept pondering whether it was worth it, especially as I had stood on that barricade for 11 hours straight. But damn, that was so worth it. I would kill to hear Shiver and ENL, but I am completely satisfied with what I got at my 6th Muse show (last I checked, Coldplay didn't play Butterflies & Hurricanes or Citizen Erased at their show), and supposedly we totally won the loudness war since people said they could hear Muse at the other side of the park. And apparently Chris Martin didn't even chuck his guitar right through Will's drumset and break open a giant hole that required a five-minute duct tape intermission. Come on, Coldplay, be more destructive!

 

What's better is that I spoke to the lovely kind guys in Two Door Cinema Club the next night and told them about how conflicted we were between Muse and Coldplay. And according to their guitarist, "Chris Martin is kind of a douche."

 

Coldplay Live subforum. I came. I saw. I trolled. :D

 

 

I firmly believe I made the right decision but that still doesn't make me feel much better about having to miss what sounds like an extremely solid Coldplay set. Grr. Next year I plan on going to numerous arena shows, at least. Glad you guys had a phenomenal time. One day left of the festival so say hi if you see me. Will probably wear my Arcade Fire shirt today.

 

 

hahahahahahahahahahhahahaaaaaaaaaaaa

:P

 

 

 

:kiss:

did you write all that on your phone?!

Haha nah, I have my laptop in the hotel, although access to Wi-fi is extremely sporadic thanks to the number of people staying here for the festival.

 

And if I didn't like Coldplay, I wouldn't have stuck around these forums. ;)

Nooo, the guy from TDCC, not you :P

I was there up front. Simply amazing, more details to come!

Hi all just leaving Chicago and angie :( now had an amazing time worth waiting the 6 or so hours , full story & vids tomorrow loved loved loved Chicago! Fantastic city!

I WAS THERE AT LOLLAPALOOZA ON FRIDAY AND LINED UP AT 6AM AND I'M STILL HERE AND I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AT THIS FESTIVAL! :D

 

Of course, I spent all day waiting for Muse, not Coldplay. I saw quite a few Coldplay shirts as I walked down the queue for the occasional bathroom break before gates opened, though. Once we were in (and I endured the murderous 10-minute marathon to the south stage that the Coldplay barrier folks didn't have to endure), we got to enjoy some nice shade by the stage for most of the day, while I suddenly thought, "The sun is facing the north. I bet those Coldplay suckers are frying right now. Suckers."

 

Of course, I was still extremely bitter about missing Coldplay, especially since I flew out of LA - my hometown - the day they played there too. I kept pondering whether it was worth it, especially as I had stood on that barricade for 11 hours straight. But damn, that was so worth it. I would kill to hear Shiver and ENL, but I am completely satisfied with what I got at my 6th Muse show (last I checked, Coldplay didn't play Butterflies & Hurricanes or Citizen Erased at their show), and supposedly we totally won the loudness war since people said they could hear Muse at the other side of the park. And apparently Chris Martin didn't even chuck his guitar right through Will's drumset and break open a giant hole that required a five-minute duct tape intermission. Come on, Coldplay, be more destructive!

 

What's better is that I spoke to the lovely kind guys in Two Door Cinema Club the next night and told them about how conflicted we were between Muse and Coldplay. And according to their guitarist, "Chris Martin is kind of a douche."

 

Coldplay Live subforum. I came. I saw. I trolled. :D

 

 

I firmly believe I made the right decision but that still doesn't make me feel much better about having to miss what sounds like an extremely solid Coldplay set. Grr. Next year I plan on going to numerous arena shows, at least. Glad you guys had a phenomenal time. One day left of the festival so say hi if you see me. Will probably wear my Arcade Fire shirt today.

 

:dazzled:

 

you made the right choice Michael, Coldplay's touring tons right now and probably for another ~2 years, while Muse are leaving touring for ~2 years, and we'll probably never hear classics like CE and Bliss and B&H anymore :cry: (and if we do, very rarely :bigcry:)

 

That's awesome that you talked to the guys from TDCC though too. :wideeyed:

 

 

And all in all it was Lollapalooza stupidity that caused this "coldplay vs muse" thingy with other bands, I blame the organizers! :whip:

I WAS THERE AT LOLLAPALOOZA ON FRIDAY AND LINED UP AT 6AM AND I'M STILL HERE AND I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AT THIS FESTIVAL! :D

 

Of course, I spent all day waiting for Muse, not Coldplay. I saw quite a few Coldplay shirts as I walked down the queue for the occasional bathroom break before gates opened, though. Once we were in (and I endured the murderous 10-minute marathon to the south stage that the Coldplay barrier folks didn't have to endure), we got to enjoy some nice shade by the stage for most of the day, while I suddenly thought, "The sun is facing the north. I bet those Coldplay suckers are frying right now. Suckers."

 

Of course, I was still extremely bitter about missing Coldplay, especially since I flew out of LA - my hometown - the day they played there too. I kept pondering whether it was worth it, especially as I had stood on that barricade for 11 hours straight. But damn, that was so worth it. I would kill to hear Shiver and ENL, but I am completely satisfied with what I got at my 6th Muse show (last I checked, Coldplay didn't play Butterflies & Hurricanes or Citizen Erased at their show), and supposedly we totally won the loudness war since people said they could hear Muse at the other side of the park. And apparently Chris Martin didn't even chuck his guitar right through Will's drumset and break open a giant hole that required a five-minute duct tape intermission. Come on, Coldplay, be more destructive!

 

What's better is that I spoke to the lovely kind guys in Two Door Cinema Club the next night and told them about how conflicted we were between Muse and Coldplay. And according to their guitarist, "Chris Martin is kind of a douche."

 

Coldplay Live subforum. I came. I saw. I trolled. :D

 

 

I firmly believe I made the right decision but that still doesn't make me feel much better about having to miss what sounds like an extremely solid Coldplay set. Grr. Next year I plan on going to numerous arena shows, at least. Glad you guys had a phenomenal time. One day left of the festival so say hi if you see me. Will probably wear my Arcade Fire shirt today.

 

 

:P there were about 50 000 people for Cp and 20 000 for muse

I read you could listen to Coldplay in the muse part of the gig too.

Coldplay at Lolla was one of the best festival gigs they made so far. probably in the top 3, with an energetic warm crowd.

:P there were about 50 000 people for Cp and 20 000 for muse

I read you could listen to Coldplay in the muse part of the gig too.

Coldplay at Lolla was one of the best festival gigs they made so far. probably in the top 3, with an energetic warm crowd.

 

Exactly! :D

How can I download the pics from lollapalooza flickr?

I tried but only a small version downloaded. I want them bigger :)

I WAS THERE AT LOLLAPALOOZA ON FRIDAY AND LINED UP AT 6AM AND I'M STILL HERE AND I'M HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AT THIS FESTIVAL! :D

 

Of course, I spent all day waiting for Muse, not Coldplay. I saw quite a few Coldplay shirts as I walked down the queue for the occasional bathroom break before gates opened, though. Once we were in (and I endured the murderous 10-minute marathon to the south stage that the Coldplay barrier folks didn't have to endure), we got to enjoy some nice shade by the stage for most of the day, while I suddenly thought, "The sun is facing the north. I bet those Coldplay suckers are frying right now. Suckers."

 

Of course, I was still extremely bitter about missing Coldplay, especially since I flew out of LA - my hometown - the day they played there too. I kept pondering whether it was worth it, especially as I had stood on that barricade for 11 hours straight. But damn, that was so worth it. I would kill to hear Shiver and ENL, but I am completely satisfied with what I got at my 6th Muse show (last I checked, Coldplay didn't play Butterflies & Hurricanes or Citizen Erased at their show), and supposedly we totally won the loudness war since people said they could hear Muse at the other side of the park. And apparently Chris Martin didn't even chuck his guitar right through Will's drumset and break open a giant hole that required a five-minute duct tape intermission. Come on, Coldplay, be more destructive!

 

What's better is that I spoke to the lovely kind guys in Two Door Cinema Club the next night and told them about how conflicted we were between Muse and Coldplay. And according to their guitarist, "Chris Martin is kind of a douche."

 

Coldplay Live subforum. I came. I saw. I trolled. :D

 

 

I firmly believe I made the right decision but that still doesn't make me feel much better about having to miss what sounds like an extremely solid Coldplay set. Grr. Next year I plan on going to numerous arena shows, at least. Glad you guys had a phenomenal time. One day left of the festival so say hi if you see me. Will probably wear my Arcade Fire shirt today.

 

He's not a douche!:laugh3: I've met him, and that was when he was totally tired and cold at 3:00 am. Phil took a few pictures of us, but Chris wanted to stay and take more pictures. He brought us hand warmers, and then came back with pictures and personally signed them all.

Plus, this is the same guy who chose to eat pizza and chips with the homeless, rather than hang with celebs at an after party. lol

I'm glad you had an amazing time, though! I really wish they wouldn't have booked Muse at the same time as Coldplay. I would have liked to see Muse too!

:P there were about 50 000 people for Cp and 20 000 for muse

I read you could listen to Coldplay in the muse part of the gig too.

Coldplay at Lolla was one of the best festival gigs they made so far. probably in the top 3, with an energetic warm crowd.

 

:D I LOVE COLDPLAY!

He's not a douche!:laugh3: I've met him, and that was when he was totally tired and cold at 3:00 am. Phil took a few pictures of us, but Chris wanted to stay and take more pictures. He brought us hand warmers, and then came back with pictures and personally signed them all.

Plus, this is the same guy who chose to eat pizza and chips with the homeless, rather than hang with celebs at an after party. lol

I'm glad you had an amazing time, though! I really wish they wouldn't have booked Muse at the same time as Coldplay. I would have liked to see Muse too!

 

When did u meet him?:shocked2:

When did u meet him?:shocked2:

 

I was one of the boat trip contest winners, and took my sister with me. After we got off of the boat we decided to join a group of coldplayers who were trying to find the Christmas Lights video shoot location.When we finally found it we stood out in the cold all night and got to meet Chris,Phil, and some other Coldplay people! :lol: I still can't feel all of the toes on my right foot, but it was worth it. It was the best night of my life getting to hang out with Chris and Phil at the video shoot! lol