May 19, 201214 yr You'd think that, wouldn't you? Yeah, Coldplay have always been 90+ as long as I can remember. I've seen acts do shorter AND longer sets, and of course I'd love to see Coldplay play longer too, but look how hard they work in that 90 minutes. They're into their mid-30s now and have to work a little harder to keep in shape. All 4 expend a lot of energy...even that stoic guitarist,lol. I still play 3 and 4 hour gigs, but with set breaks and not near the physical effort they put forth, and I couldn't handle that short 90 minutes,lol. I don't really buy the shape thing, as there are a lot of older bands known for marathon performances (Springsteen for example.) and the CP boys seem in absolutely phonominal shape these days.
May 19, 201214 yr Major Minus [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxQ8WNEjJ2Y[/ame] Lovers In Japan [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd3edVNLZUo[/ame] Lovers In Japan/The Scientist [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DqTqzkpkYg[/ame] Yellow [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTy37EPq11k[/ame] Warning Sign [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACqYi_MZ-dA[/ame] ETIAW [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcIxRoY2Dxk[/ame]
May 19, 201214 yr I don't really buy the shape thing, as there are a lot of older bands known for marathon performances (Springsteen for example.) and the CP boys seem in absolutely phonominal shape these days. Oh yeah, they're in great shape. They (like those older bands who are still going) train daily on top of travel and media and the gigs. They'll probably be able to do this in their 50s or older if they want. But I don't blame them if they don't want to push themselves any harder. Chris really puts himself out there. He never seems to run out of energy, but you have to limit it at some point if you want to still be doing it in 30 years. Just an opinion though. EDIT: And to be fair to your point, I know guys in their 50s and 60s who are still doing those 3 and 4 hour gigs too.
May 19, 201214 yr possible review coming later from this blog: I just returned from a wonderful concert, where I did not get drips of rain (as opposed to many hundreds of people) and he brought the coolest band ever. Tomorrow I'll tell more. http://entre-parentesis.blogs.sapo.pt/316102.html translated by google translate. here is the new update :) http://temosdefalar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/fotos-do-facebook-da-radio-comercial.html
May 19, 201214 yr I just got home and read this whole thread. It was AWESOME! I would LOVE to see a picture of Chris Martin holding our flag :D ...and then kissing it! :heart: I know bands do this kind of things but I loveee it anyway! link OMG! I think that's my hair on this pic!
May 20, 201214 yr video from a Portuguese tv channel (can't find it in any other link): http://vila--verde.blogspot.pt/2012/05/portugal-quase-50-mil-assistiram-ao.html it's in Portuguese but you can see some footage from the show in good quality. two more: here: http://www.rtp.pt/noticias/?article=555135&layout=122&visual=61&tm=4& and here: http://www.rtp.pt/noticias/?article=555269&layout=122&visual=61&tm=4&
May 20, 201214 yr I just found this video of their performance at the C-stage: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qptHrzXQlqY&feature=related]Coldplay At Estadio Do Dragão HD - Full Surprise Performance at Stage C -18/05/2012 - YouTube[/ame] It has a really great quality! (I'm sorry if this is a repost!) By the way, I'll write my review of the concert and post some pictures and videos as soon as possible :)
May 20, 201214 yr Photos of coldplay arriving in Porto, you can see Jonny very clearly: http://caras.sapo.pt/famosos/2012/05/17/coldplay-ja-estao-no-porto The article is not important at all.
May 20, 201214 yr 33 photos from the show (mainly chris) here: http://www.tvi.iol.pt/noticia/musica/coldplay-dragao-concerto-musica-chris-martin/1349499-4060.html maybe some of them have already been posted. EDIT: they seem bigger here: http://www.tvi24.iol.pt/musica/fotos/1/242056
May 20, 201214 yr Those are great! I still wish photographers would remember that Coldplay is four guys, not just one,lol. Thanks for sharing. :D
May 20, 201214 yr ^^yup! it is really stupid to photograph just chris. no problem :) here are some more of jonny arriving in Porto for you: http://www.lux.iol.pt/internacionais/coldplay-chris-martin-porto-estadio-do-dragao/1349127-4997.html :) (more or less the same photos)
May 20, 201214 yr ^^it's funny you say that because I just got proof of it. Found this article with 2 more pictures: http://www.cmjornal.xl.pt/detalhe/noticias/lazer/musica/coldplay-passeiam-no-porto-antes-do-concerto Translation (I'm sorry if something doesn't make sense but it's 3am here): Coldplay walk in Porto before the concert Coldplay took advantage of their stay in Porto to get to know the city. In the last hours before the concert, which takes place this Friday at 20.00 (although the British band only performs at 22.00) at Dragon Stadium, the band walked several blocks in Invicta (=Porto) and even had lunch in the restaurant DOP in Ribeira. Chris Martin spent the morning resting in the Sheraton Hotel in Boavista, where the band is housed since Thursday. For a few hours, several fans of Coldplay were at the door of that hotel unit - and eventually got autographs and photos with their idols. Guy Berryman, bassist, brought to Portugal his girlfriend and the two walked together along Avenida da Boavista. The remaining band members - Johnny Buckland, guitarist and Will Champion, drummer - preferred to get to know that area of Ribeira. And it was right there in the restaurant DOP, where both had lunch. According to the manager of the space, Pedro Paula, "they are very peaceful people and without delusions of superstar." The artists did not have security and came alone. From the menu, they chose simple dishes (fish soup, monkfish and lamb) and did not eat dessert. "Just had coffee and drank water," says Pedro. By late afternoon, Coldplay left the hotel towards the venue. The CM (=newspaper) thinks the band will leave to Madrid - where they will perform on Sunday - after the concert at the Estadio do Dragao. EDIT: bigger photo here with more or less the same article: http://www.jn.pt/PaginaInicial/Cultura/Interior.aspx?content_id=2528604&page=1 Just a sweet detail: Phil asked the fans who were outside the hotel waiting for the band if they thought the tickets were too expensive.
May 20, 201214 yr While I don't write my review, I leave my video of Warning Sign here [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY83te1ryWM&feature=g-upl]Warning Sign, Coldplay - Dragão Stadium, Porto, Portugal, 18.05.2012 - YouTube[/ame] :)
May 20, 201214 yr Thanks again. It's nice to see they're still as normal as possible. :) yeah I love that :heart:. I know that was a sensationalist article but I guess it was not too bad and we all like to know these little details. While I don't write my review, I leave my video of Warning Sign here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-whTEhXEI :) thanks! you were so close! I really need to sleep now though I still feel the urge to look for anything I can find regarding this concert! EDIT: more photos here: http://www.jn.pt/multimedia/galeria.aspx?content_id=2529812
May 20, 201214 yr MX/Hurts Like Heaven [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtfKST0l-BU[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=x42NsN6d4vA[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=SodCD24eTd4[/ame] In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY8DIv4Gfj8[/ame] GPASUYF [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_4gXuGzG8[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CYxgrTBpSU[/ame] Warning Sign [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnQSE1WUviU[/ame] DLIBYH [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=upN9eSNFKGg[/ame] Viva La Vida [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRdpvWajV3U[/ame] Viva La Vida/Charlie Brown [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GxUTGbqao[/ame] Charlie Brown [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEGllXKCjDY[/ame] Us Against The World [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WdupWMuSxs[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=rynKIUGEZI8[/ame] Speed Of Sound [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsaBlUD5zq8[/ame] ETIAW [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUtlHlc-B50[/ame]
May 20, 201214 yr anyone who was in standing where would you stay would be best place to stand around the stage? at the end of the x perhaps? great pic ^!
May 20, 201214 yr holy shit those are lots of fireworks during MX/HLH! Do they really need that? Still, I find MX/HLH much better than LiT/VH to open the shows (nothing can beat Politik tho :P)
May 20, 201214 yr Shortly before stage time in Porto... 20 May 2012 10:07 am Check out a photo of the crowd from Friday night Good morning. On Friday night in Porto, Coldplay began the European stadium tour in front of an incredible crowd (whose spirits weren't remotely dampened by the rain). Roadie #42 took this photo shortly before stage time. Click the photo to see/save a bigger version. Anchorman
Create an account or sign in to comment