The Red Army Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Review: http://londonist.com/2012/06/gig-review-coldplay-emirates-stadium.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan 6N Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 When Chris dedicated Yellow to "Apple and Momo" everyone was like "awww". It was quite cute :nice: Aww yeah, that was great :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWoyqJ2Q7o]Coldplay - In My Place [London Emirates Stadium] - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiboy527 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you take a Xyloband from a previous gig (o2 in december) would it work at the emirates on monday cause of the radio waves? Someone please reply cause if it does work i'd have 2 Xylobands REPLY PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiboy527 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you take a Xyloband from a previous gig (o2 in december) would it work at the emirates on monday cause of the radio waves? Someone please reply cause if it does work i'd have 2 Xylobands REPLY PLEASE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you take a Xyloband from a previous gig (o2 in december) would it work at the emirates on monday cause of the radio waves? Someone please reply cause if it does work i'd have 2 Xylobands REPLY PLEASE Here's the answer.. @Jayreg1969 I am coming to 2 of the emirates shows & have my Xylobands from the 02 & MEN shows last Dec. - will these work at the emirates? Jason Regler @Jayreg1969 @etonrifle I am afraid not :( we have new system now sorry !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Last part of Major Minus. Jonny is killing the guitar :laugh3: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrpZWShGGgs]Coldplay - Major Minus [London Emirates Stadium] - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Review: http://londonist.com/2012/06/gig-review-coldplay-emirates-stadium.phpthanks :) Gig Review: Coldplay @ Emirates Stadium It is fitting that Coldplay are playing the Emirates stadium over three nights during Jubilee weekend; they’re the only band who can match the pomp and pageantry taking place throughout our city. They’re undeniably the biggest band in the world so while the world watches London, they are flying the flag of great British music, and boy are they making themselves noticed over the gun salutes. Stadium gigs are always detached, impersonal shows; four tiny blokes on a stage with a screen – thank you and goodnight. Not Coldplay; their Mylo Xyloto world tour is too small for stadia, so the setup has three performance areas – main stage, middle arena jam section and an acoustic stage for the back – a trick only employed by the U2s and Rolling Stones of the rock world. Catwalks for the obligatory rock star strutting jut out at three angles, and four giant screen discs in front of a massive neon banner covering the Clock End, mean London’s second stadium feels cocooned by the rock spectacle. This is part of Coldplay’s charm. Love them or hate them (tending towards the latter to be honest – DN) the four piece have maintained their connection to their fans, even on their vast stages, having a humble appreciation of the fame bestowed upon them. Radio controlled wristbands given to each attendee adds to this inclusiveness, everyone is part of the show as the bands’ LED light flashes in time with the songs, filling the Emirates with pop dragonflies. As they open with the thunderous Mylo Xyloto the Emirates shimmers with twinkling lights, while laser lights dance on the North Bank End, and we are treated to a barrage of pyrotechnics. No one is paying attention to the music, rather everyone’s jaws drop at the spectacle. Then there’s more. Hurts Like Heaven explodes with confetti cannons which cover the stadium, and outside, with neon tissue butterflies and birds swirling around with the eddies. Then there’s more. In My Place combines the flashing wrist bands with more confetti. Then. There’s. More. Thirty neon balloons appear throughout the crowd like a slow motion Van Persie header for Major Minus. It’s been a visual onslaught which is is a perfect gambit, even stadium show cynics (well, us) are in awe of what’s before us and swells the adrenaline ready for the heart of a Coldplay show – soaring melodic rock. The highlight is Yellow, a song never written for stadiums, yet its intimacy is transformed into an epic rock anthem, and Islington hasn’t heard a sing-a-long like it. The audience are vocal throughout, which is visibly moving to Chris Martin – or maybe it’s the rock star training. Either way the devotion they inspire is amazing; for much of the audience this is their only gig of the year and they have been given the perfect opportunity to air their lungs. Although a slick polished affair there’s a glitch during Princess in China. The VT of Rihanna’s vocals comes in late warranting a restart. There’s also a problem with the stewards allowing too many people into the reserved area, causing some overcrowding – but that’s an Arsenal issue. Although Coldplay’s melodic pop rock can be rather plodding, show-wise it was faultless. A stadium gig needs to be an event and the Mylo Xyloto tour, with its vast dystopian neon set, has set a new benchmark. Mass appeal pop music lives in the stadium, and Coldplay are the best at it. The Jubilee celebrations and even the running and jumping have some hard work to do to surpass this magnificent show. Coldplay played Mylo Xyloto Hurts Like Heaven In My Place Major Minus Lovers In Japan The Scientist Yellow Violet Hill God Put A Smile Upon Your Face Princess of China Up in Flames Warning Sign Don’t Let It Break Your Heart Viva La Vida Charlie Brown Paradise Us Against The World Speed Of Sound Clocks Every Teardrop is a Waterfall Tickets for Coldplay at the Emirates Stadium 2 June and 4 June are still available through Seetickets and other outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayerWest Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 my first post on this website, i was there last night got unreserved seating in the second row, coldplay were out of this world they were amazing everything about it was amazing especially being able to give all the boys a pat on the back as they came past, i would recommend sitting in the second row if you are in the lower tier!! If anyone has a link toward a full stream of absolute radio possibly to download too i would be very grateful! many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparker Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 my first post on this website, i was there last night got unreserved seating in the second row, coldplay were out of this world they were amazing everything about it was amazing especially being able to give all the boys a pat on the back as they came past, i would recommend sitting in the second row if you are in the lower tier!! If anyone has a link toward a full stream of absolute radio possibly to download too i would be very grateful! many thanks Glad you had fun! In the Multimedia Section of this Messageboard you can find a thread which has links to available downloads of the show! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantrem Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 reserved area Where is this? Is there a "pit" at the front because from the pictures it doesn't look as though there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberry426 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 When Chris dedicated Yellow to "Apple and Momo" everyone was like "awww". It was quite cute :nice: So sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 One of the most emotional moments..Chris is so funny while trying to reach the microphone at the end :laugh3: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5cUHYj3dck]Coldplay - The Scientist [London Emirates Stadium] - YouTube[/ame] 00:47 :) [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m46MT9gBD2c]Coldplay - Yellow [London Emirates Stadium] - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Sounds to me like they're doing the best concerts of their lives right now. Every single one has been getting unbelievable reviews from fans & critics. We'd better enjoy this era because in terms of live shows, I can't imagine them getting better to be honest... :awesome: And the pictures lately have been superb! Thanks everyone for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesawsparks Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I was just wondering if anyone who was in the seating area last night could please tell me how long it took them to get outside the stadium after the show? Also, how long did it take for the unreserved seats to fill up? I'm going on Monday and it would be good to know what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I was just wondering if anyone who was in the seating area last night could please tell me how long it took them to get outside the stadium after the show? Also, how long did it take for the unreserved seats to fill up? I'm going on Monday and it would be good to know what to expect. If you move quickly after ETIAW, you can get outside in 10min. I was in the tube after 20min. And unreserved seats were filled as quick as the standing area, I mean the good ones. You can see in this picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The Sun liked it too: Coldplay light up the Gunners Red hot ... Coldplay By BECI WOOD Published: 15 minutes ago COLDPLAY turned in a stunning performance at Arsenal last night. Frontman Chris Martin was the stand-out 'man of the match' as the band played a 90-minute set crammed full of old and new material. Stepping on stage at dusk, the arena quickly turned into a pool of lights as the fans waved their light-up wristbands around in a frenzy. Flashing in time with the music, it was an idea so simple, but yet so effective. More colour filled the Emirates, home of Arsene Wenger's Gunners, as confetti fell onto the stage. Even without the special effects, Chris' brilliant voice, combined with his overwhelming energy and tight bond with his bandmates places Coldplay at the top of the Premier League of live acts around. The sweaty singer puts a load of effort in, but the results are quite spectacular. Giving it his all ... frontman Chris Martin Chris' every move was worshipped by the sell-out crowd as he danced around the stage. At one point he was so knackered he fell to the floor and could barely get up. For the encore, Chris and his bandmates swapped ends for an acoustic number. Chris, husband of Hollywood actress Gywneth Paltrow, said: "We couldn't come to Arsenal and not play both ends." Just when we thought they were ready to call it a night, the band returned to the main stage for an epic finale in the rain. A tender performance of Singing In The Rain, was merged with beautiful track Fix You. And Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall then ensured punters danced away into the night. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4352285/Coldplay-light-up-London-with-epic-gig-at-Arsenal-football-club.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesawsparks Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you move quickly after ETIAW, you can get outside in 10min. I was in the tube after 20min. And unreserved seats were filled as quick as the standing area, I mean the good ones. You can see in this picture: I'm going with my friend who wants a seat (if it were just me i'd go for standing but i don't mind really) but i still want GOOD seats. I'm just wondering what time we should start queuing. Do you think an hour or so would be enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'm going with my friend who wants a seat (if it were just me i'd go for standing but i don't mind really) but i still want GOOD seats. I'm just wondering what time we should start queuing. Do you think an hour or so would be enough? I have no idea as I was seated yesterday.. But I'm guessing that those who queued for hours and hours were for standing area. So I think an hour would be enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Another photoset: [ame=http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelc/sets/72157630008458908/show/]Coldplay[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphaele Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Coldplay @coldplay Here's Roadie #42's panorama shot of last night's Emirates crowd (head to http://cldp.ly/cpemblog for hi-res version) - http://pic.twitter.com/j18RUYFt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Coldplay at Emirates: A Fan's Take Sometimes the world of sports and rock 'n' roll collide and a writer gets lucky enough to cover two subjects that he's fond of: Coldplay and Arsenal football. I apologize, the subject of this column will lean more toward Coldplay than the Gunners. There is nothing that compares to the spectacle of an open stadium rock concert. When it's the biggest rock band in the world, it takes the spectacle to heights that reduce anything that Ringling Bros. can stage to a finger puppet show. The energy level in Emirates Stadium this weekend for three Coldplay concerts will dwarf anything felt on the field when the Gunners played. Not to diminish any of the amazing moments Arsenal had at Emirates this season, but its Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion. Those guys are capable of bringing unmatched showmanship and voltage to any venue. I've seen them twice; the bigger the venue, the better the show. On the official Arsenal website they have photos of the construction of the stage and the set up of Coldplay's signature graffiti-like backdrops. Protective matting has been laid for the pitch. There are also backstage pictures but they just show signs giving directions to the stage. Emirates displaying these things show how ecstatic they are to have one of the world's best-selling musical groups. With songs like "Yellow" and "Viva la Vida", Coldplay has not only become one of the most commercial bands in the world, but also a critical darling. Their fan base is cross generational, which is the holy grail of any bands longevity in the business. I don't know anyone who doesn't at least have one favorite Coldplay song. The multiple Grammy winning group has always been written about as a love/hate sort of band; people love their music or can't stand their haunting melodies and alluring guitar riffs. I've always been a fan of their less popular songs like "Lovers in Japan" and the ballad "The Scientist". "Fix You" is their greatest song-Chris Martin has called it "a perfect song." If they perform it this weekend, even those in attendance with the frostiest of hearts will feel something; it's packed with powerful emotion. Will any Gunners in attendance at one of the shows get VIP treatment? Arsenal executives and Coldplay's people need to work something out where Robin van Persie and his family should get total backstage access. Robin and his family should get to stand off stage during one of the performances and get all the pictures they want with the band after. Arsenal should hook RVP up. Manchester City would probably pull some strings if he was their star player. I'm sure Chris Martin knows who he is. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/coldplay-emirates-fans-153700576--mls.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hps Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FixYou* Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Jonny Boyy, breaking that guitar again :P [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAfigtp0Tmw]Coldplay - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face [London Emirates Stadium] - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 can we please move on from this issue?:rolleyes: THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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