Ceej Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Well... that was simply incredible! I was really disappointed at first because I brought my 35x zoom camera and then realized I forgot my SD Card... (which I have literally NEVER done! I think it is because I was so excited) I really like taking pictures but maybe this wasn't a bad opportunity to focus on the concert itself instead of looking at it through a screen. Again, I'm 23 and I've never been to a concert in my life. I've been absolutely obsessed with Coldplay for a few years... I found them when Viva was peaking at #1, but that isn't actually how I heard them. I was sitting watching one of the TV music channels (not MTV or VH1 but like the radio channels that have a black screen with music) and Talk came on. So after that I started listening to all their albums and I have never in my life found a band in which I love just about everything they've ever done. In fact, some of my favorite CP songs are Crests of Waves and Animals. I started watching their live shows on TV, MTV World Tour Tokyo, MTV Live, VH1 Storytellers, How We Saw the World, etc. They were here in Dallas either last year or 2010 and I couldn't afford to go but I swore the next time they were here I would go, even if it had to be the worst seats in the house. Watching all of the festivals this last year just amped me up more, but I was still iffy on going, not sure if I could handle the noise and all. Gradually I've been getting my sister and mom into Coldplay. They aren't into it the way I am, but they like many of the popular songs. My sister really enjoyed MX though and wanted to go see them. I knew my sister and mom were regular concert-goers, so I wanted to take them and paid for their tickets even though it meant sitting up in 330. All I've heard from them about concerts was negative. "It kinda sucks because all you hear is distorted sound and you can't see anything, you have to watch them from the screen. You actually have a better view on TV." I never understood if they hated concerts so much, why did they go? But I had seen the festivals. I knew this would be different. But I didn't know how different. I promised them it would be nothing like any concert they had ever been to. We got to the AAC about 7:30. Parking was great and we got our Xylobands! We were completely patriotic! My sister had a red one, my mom a white one and I got a blue one lol! Wolf Gang was actually pretty good, despite all the teasing I give my sister for her love of indie bands :P. Robyn was just... wtf. That's the only way to describe her. But that's ok, I didn't care about seeing them :) Coldplay was late and I saw them working on the guitars... correct my memory it was after either God Put a Smile or Don't Let it Break Your Heart that he actually threw his guitar. I've seen other artists do that, but not Chris. You think they figured it was broken anyway? Initially when the Xylobands came on it was possibly (without overstatement) one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. It was like Christmas x 1000. My mother literally cried. Thanks Chris Martin, you made my mother cry! :D "50 years and I have never seen anything like this!" I was a bit in shock when HLH came on. Live it is probably my 2nd favorite song of MX. I don't actually like the album version as much as the live version. But I love the way they perform this song with the MX intro, the guitar sling, everything! I think what's most surreal about the concerts is the "realization" of the band members. Before I had only seen them on TV, so they were no more real to me than Super Mario or a TV character. The view from the top wasn't actually terrible, even if the seats were airplane-narrow. Perhaps to make up for the time in which they were late it seemed they were running at more of a breakneck pace than others I have heard because it started like 15 minutes late and ended about 5 minutes early. I've seen so many of the festivals, but I don't think Chris has ever sounded better. Except for one minor screwup on Warning Sign at the end, his voice was virtually perfect. I know his voice can vary, but he was really, really good tonight. They all were. Even my mom was like "their drummer is AMAZING!" This would have been a great show to use for the Blu-Ray, but there were no disclaimers anywhere (I think they will regret that! :)) After the show my sister and mom both agreed that this was far and away the best concert they had ever seen. My thoughts were that it was amazing, I wish I would have gotten that hat (though it looks to be cheaper on the CP site, so I might still) but I really wish I could go see it again tonight with my camera. Either way, the next time they're here I'm definitely going, but I still don't think there's another concert in the world I would go to. I think going to anyone else would pale in comparison. You have an amazing team who are the most genuine musicians I've ever seen who really want and know how to get 20,000 people to have the best time of their lives. What more could you ask for in a band? https://picasaweb.google.com/110638113847023396792/CP?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCL-TgLLZmJxC&feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 amazing review!!! Chris throws his guitar during God Put A Smile Upon Your Face. The guitar survives for some shows and then it is replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithom Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 it works pretty well the way it is, so I don't think they will change it. at least until November, when they go to Australia! :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimmyD Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I could be wrong, but I think Roadie #42 only did those for the outdoor gigs. At least I never saw one for the first leg of arena dates. He definitely took the photos for a panorama last night. Let's hope he releases it. I was taking photos of him taking photos of us during it. Saw him after the show and he kind of smiled as we were walking out and passing each other. I always see him looking so serious, so that was nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TraceOddity Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Wow! These pics are amazing. THanks to all who shared. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tash Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Dallas you are the beginning of my new adventure Posted by Rachel Edwards on 23 June 2012 Tonight I’m Dallas, the first night of the second US tour for Mylo Xyloto tour. I’m just sat behind the black draps off the side of the stage as the band are currently doing an acoustic version of ‘Us against the World’, it just reminded me of an email I got this morning that I had to share with you. Today Oxfam America staff informed me that the thousands of petitions that Coldplay fans signed on the last leg of the America tour had all paid off. For some of you that signed the petition you will remember that we were asking Coldplay fans and other people throughout the US to sign a petition to push government to reform the way bought the food aid that was sent from the US to those in need. Before this week, all food aid that was sent from the US had to be purchased in the US and shipped on US ships. Such buying behaviour meant that the food often got to the needed area late and at a high cost due to shipping. Oxfam were pushing the US government to reform this and rethink the way the sent food aid, encouraging them to buy locally and regionally to the area where the food is needed. This week Senate have signed a new Farm Bill in the US, in this it includes the asks that Oxfam and Coldplay fans wanted. This is a huge success for us and I just wanted to say thank you. Without your contribution America, we wouldn’t have been able to apply pressure to government to create the change. Much like the band say, it really is, us against the world! Now in Dallas, it is so exciting to be able to talk to volunteers about our recent success and how campaigning at gigs is an effective way to raise support and change. That and seeing the band perform again in smaller state side venues. So if you guys want to get involved, come and see the Oxfam volunteers at your Coldplay gigs or follow us on twitter on @oxfamontour and see how you can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimmyD Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I don't know what I can add that hasn't been stated in the reviews so far, but it was an amazing show. Had a great time with Lauren (l0wxo2). The guys seemed really happy throughout, especially at the end. Which was nice to see, since the last time I saw them (KROQ Weenie Roast), it didn't end the same way. It was a great crowd. Here are some pics and a short video of the confetti cannon going off during In My Place. [ame=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmydushku/sets/72157630254031862/show/]Coldplay Dallas, Texas 6/22/2012[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92FCtp2B6fQ]Coldplay - In My Place Dallas, Texas - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technicolour TX Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Added a few enhancements to my highlights: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDTk2K6Y8Ts&feature=player_detailpage]Coldplay - Dallas, TX 6-22-2012 - VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS - Mylo Xyloto U.S. Tour - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tash Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Panorama: American Airlines Arena, Dallas 23 June 2012 10:05 pm Our hi-res photo of last night's Dallas crowd Good evening. Roadie #42's panorama photos of the European stadium shows went down so well with the fans who attended the gigs, we thought we'd continue them for the latest North American leg of the Mylo Xyloto tour, which kicked off in Dallas last night. Click for the hi-res version. Anchorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDianne Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Panorama: American Airlines Arena, Dallas 23 June 2012 10:05 pm Our hi-res photo of last night's Dallas crowd Good evening. Roadie #42's panorama photos of the European stadium shows went down so well with the fans who attended the gigs, we thought we'd continue them for the latest North American leg of the Mylo Xyloto tour, which kicked off in Dallas last night. Click for the hi-res version. Anchorman And I see Lauren and Jimmy on the left side in the front corner of the ramp and front stage, and I see Angie on the left side! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TraceOddity Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Jason Regler @Jayreg1969 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j1-WVzvEf8]Coldplay - PARADISE live in Dallas 6.22.12 - YouTube[/ame] DALLAS :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceOddity Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Jason Regler @Jayreg1969 @JFurniss_Blades For sure the Stadiums are spectacular because we have average 60k wristbands - Arenas average 16k both are alot fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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