Tonsu Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Really? I loved Daylight and What If in the set. I think though that Coldplay need to stop pretending to be a pop band: IE they need to start playing two hour shows with less running around (Chris tires himself out!), more album tracks and more variety between shows. For example, when I saw them in 2008 they played techno versions of GPASUYF and Talk, which were great. Also, I think Don't Let It Break Your Heart, UFO, and Christmas Lights would have made it perfect for me. Why didn't they get played? Never once have I heard them play Life In Technicolour 2, one of their best, or indeed Glasses of Water. However, none of this takes away from the fact that it was a top notch show. I loved it. I first saw Coldplay in 2003 and was amazed at Chris running around - I think it turned my opinion from being 'an incredible band' to 'an incredible band with a completely unique energy' - it utterly blew me away. I wish he wouldn't do it so much, but I think what he does has made them into the huge band they are today...which is what he always wanted (so I feel I can't begrudge them too much). They should play for longer, I agree. They need to do 1hr40 minutes at least for the prices they're charging and the wait people have to see them (2 years here in London - where they live!) I saw Paul McCartney last night and the tickets were expensive but not double the price, and he played for longer than double Coldplay do (and he's almost seventy!) Physically (with the running around) I think Chris pushes himself to breaking point at every show. I personally didn't especially like the 'techno' set at the last round of gigs. GAPS particularly is one of their best-ever songs and deserves a proper place in the set imho. I've never heard LiT2 live either :( It's surely their best song ever behind Politik (it's the ONE song my not-so-hardcore-as-me friends always rave about), but it's been jettisoned for disposable (imo) stuff like Major Minus. Such a great shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARD Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I think we are totally on the same page, I agree that GPASUYF should be a 'staple', as it's one of their all-time best. I was really pleased that they played the extended (IE live) version of Life is For Living at Glastonbury this year though, that is one of my top five live. It's incredible. We need that sort of variety. Square One might be good to slip back into the set too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 sorry if this was posted before, it was tweeted to us [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-sRlbb0pjU]Up in Flames - Coldplay - Manchester - 4th December - 2011 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARD Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Cool vid... damn the audience and their out of tune crooning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 We went into the Printworks not sure what the bar was called, first one we came too. I was to much on a high to notice. The place was buzzing. I have been talking about it to all my mates and probs will still be talking about it for weeks to come, it was so amazing.:D Are you going to the concerts in june in manchester? We should have a big coldplay meet up afterwads in 1 of the bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliphudson Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Are you going to the concerts in june in manchester? We should have a big coldplay meet up afterwads in 1 of the bars! Nah im on a stag do from the 10th of June, just bought some tickets for the O2 on friday though :D:D:D honestly it was great in the bar afterwards everyone was singing and cheering it was fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackColdplay Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Are you going to the concerts in june in manchester? We should have a big coldplay meet up afterwads in 1 of the bars! I am, and by then I'll be 18 so I'll be up for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Im going on the sunday though, what day you going? im guessing not that many will drink after on the sunday because of work the next day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARD Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Another pic from Manchester: PC043504 by PGMorris, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany93 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ^ I bet he's looking at Jonny :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauCH Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Setlist anyone ? Did they play uatw? Looks like they do not play it anymore... Edit : ok saw the setlist. Seriously where is uatw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davywalsh7 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I was at the men gig last week (amazing!) but didn't get any wristband :-( how/ where were they giving out? And is there any way of getting one now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disciple Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 THE END ??? I was at the M.E.N. with my wife and we were blown away ! We just love Coldplay. Paradise ? Absolutely ! Put a Smile Upon My Face ? You bet ! I could go on for hours listing superlatives but I am uneasy. There has been much talk about MX being the last album, the band splitting etc etc. Can ANYBODY shed light on these runours ? Life without them would be bleak. I just feel good inside everytime I listen to their music and to see them live is better than any high obtained from dubious substances !!! Feedback please ? In the meantime we are looking forward to Sunderland next June. Don't split you guys...We ALL love you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R23 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 You don't read the board very often I imagine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disciple Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yes I do..but as I say there are rumours.....what's the REAL story ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackColdplay Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yes I do..but as I say there are rumours.....what's the REAL story ??? The story is, they always talk about whether they could carry on after an album. They don't plan on finishing, I don't think they will either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 FLAC now up at http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91256 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARD Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Just a quick post to let you know I've added 3 new pictures to the album here: Example: PC043477 by PGMorris, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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