RyRy ‏@ryanjameshorvat

Coldplay!!!! #music #concert #coldplay #chrismartin #myloxyloto #coldplay #etihad @ Etihad Stadium http://instagr.am/p/R-EBwQF6Y9/

 

Miss Meg Maree ‏@cuteredshoes

Happy. What a true joy that was. Thanks coldplay. http://instagr.am/p/R-D9-IBqsI/

 

pedalicious anchovy ‏@Lilapede

best night of my life #coldplay http://instagr.am/p/R-D4sOzS2V/

 

Emma Quayle ‏@emmasq

Good seats :) #coldplay http://instagr.am/p/R-DzWkugob/

 

 

 

Greg Francis ‏@leisuresuitgreg

Yes that is #Coldplay So Close!!! http://instagr.am/p/R-E7P4IQSt/

 

Caitlin D'Cruz ‏@caitlindcruz

Coldplay! ✨ http://instagr.am/p/R-FbFbyBmc/

 

 

Craig Williams ‏@craigwilliams77

#Coldplay http://instagr.am/p/R-Fdhygffp/

Charmaine Lau ‏@xxcharmainexx

Balls bouncing everywhere at coldplay's concert!! ❤ @ Etihad Stadium

 

Nathan Jones ‏@nathan2jones

Bouncing with Coldplay

 

Just got home, the concert was bloody awesome! I've seen Coldplay every time they have come to Melbourne and that was by far the BEST concert I have been to!.....I just wish it didn't have to end.

Mark Reed ‏@markreedwa

Home. With my Coldplay controlled light emitting parole lowjack bracelet. Now Chris Martin will never lose m http://instagr.am/p/R-Im8vKXCY/

 

Clint Stanaway ‏@cstanaway

A lot of love in Melbs tonight for Coldplay - and rightly so

 

Jarrod MacCulloch ‏@JrodMac92

oli_hill's photo http://instagr.am/p/R-EAuFP2X2/ this was me at the @Coldplay concert!!

 

 

Coldplay masters fan connection in Melbourne concert

 

COLDPLAY may be the world's most reluctant stadium band but they certainly know how to entertain the masses.

 

Their sold-out Etihad Stadium show last night was a masterclass in connecting with their fans. Following the blueprint of their heroes U2, Coldplay attempt to make cavernous stadiums feel intimate.

 

Upgrading from multiple arena shows on their last tour, Coldplay rely on some new and some old tricks when in stadium mode. This time around they made fans part of the lighting crew by handing out flashing coloured wristbands. When they all illuminate on cue it's a simple but highly effective tool that takes waving lighters or phones to the

next level.

 

It also makes watching the audience part of the show. And there's the old favorites - a catwalk snaking into the crowd and the sneaky `B' stage which turns the back rows to the front rows momentarily. Something else seems to have shifted this time around with Coldplay. Previously frontman Chris Martin would be the band's harshest critic; now he seems to be embracing their rampant popularity rather than being guilty or ironic about it, noting his band have "the best job in the world."

 

Sending 62,500 Melbournians home with beaming faces must make for good job satisfaction. Martin also butched up his geeky yoga instructor turned rock star image with a new found love of the F bomb. Five albums in, Coldplay also have the songs to soundtrack peoples' lives.

 

Early singles Yellow and In My Place proved they could write anthems from the get-go. Fix You was written to heal a certain Hollywood star but clearly has a communal effect. They're touring most recent album Mylo Xyloto, and if there's one complaint, at 10 tracks there's maybe a few too many songs from that album.

 

Their experimental Viva La Vida album was honed down to just the iconic title track, the joyous Lovers in Japan (which triggered another favorite trick - a sea of balloons) and the excellent Violet Hill. But any Coldplay fan could easily name 10 to 20 songs they'd gnaw a limb off to hear the band play (Trouble, Shiver, 42, Politik, Spies, Animal, Everything's Not Lost, Talk or Crests of Waves anyone?) but their job right now is to cater for everyone.

 

Beautiful early album track Warning Sign has been an inspired surprise inclusion on this tour. Still Mylo Xyloto has spawned some impressive, and diverse, singles - crowd singalong Paradise, the Rihanna duet Princess of China (she appears on video) and the insanely catchy Hurts Like Heaven.

 

And like all good stadium acts they have ample classics to litter through the set - Clocks, the Scientist, a turbo-charged God Put a Smile Upon Your Face (complete with a shout out to Coldplay fan Shane Warne) and Viva La Vida. The underrated Every Teardrop is a Waterfall was pleasingly boosted to the all-important final track, creating a very happy ending. Mention must be made of Melbourne's own The Temper Trap - after extensive touring overseas they've now honed a high-impact 50 minute set - particularly impressive seeing as they're only on their second album.

 

Trembling Hands remains one of the year's finest singles - even if local radio were too busy with Gangnam Style - and Sweet Disposition as their exit song didn't exactly warm the stage for Coldplay but ignite it.

 

Coldplay play Sydney on Saturday and Sunday and Brisbane next Wednesday.

 

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/coldplay-masters-fan-connection-in-melbourne-concert/story-e6frg6n6-1226516208392

 

Coldplay hit the sweet spot for 60,000 'best fans'

 

COLDPLAY

Etihad Stadium, November 13

4/5 stars

 

WITH U2 in absentia and most other contenders either on hiatus or in retreat, Coldplay have comfortably established themselves as one of the biggest stadium acts on the planet.

 

While outside of their vast constituency their credentials as a rock band have long been in dispute, last night at Etihad Stadium the British quartet demonstrated their huge popularity is merited with an excellent stadium pop show.

 

More than 60,000 gathered last night as the hits came in quick succession: Yellow, Violet Hill, The Scientist, Viva La Vida and Speed of Sound were all accounted for.

 

Diehards were gifted one curio, the excellent album track Warning Sign.

 

Onstage, Chris Martin retains a playful, aw-shucks persona that allows for no cynicism. His ebullience, though, is utterly infectious.

 

The band leaned heavily - perhaps a little too heavily - on their latest album, last year's awkwardly named Mylo Xyloto. That album's first full-length track, the peppy Hurts Like Heaven served as their opening salvo last night. The song was augmented by a blazing, shameless and, well, exciting fireworks display. Confetti cannon accompanied the next track, In My Place. Coldplay don't do subtle. Nor should they.

 

Upon entering last night, fans were offered a wristband that became a sparkling light effect that was activated during the show's opening. Cheesy sure, but also a stunning sight as the house lights dimmed.

 

At their worst, Coldplay are plodding and mawkish, but last night there was little of that. Mostly they were theatrical, exuberant and rocking. Aside from confetti and fireworks, there were lasers and giant balloons, too. Mostly though, there was just good pop songs.

 

Almost implausibly, their terrific Rihanna collaboration Princess of China was a giant stadium singalong even though the track's guest vocalist was absent.

 

The night ended, as most Coldplay shows do these days, with their mushy but irresistible ballad Fix You and their optimistic Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall. Most of this band's better material, was genuinely thrilling. Coldplay have always aimed to please. ''We've got the best fans in the world, I don't care what anyone says,'' Martin said, mid show.

 

Coldplay were once accused of trying too hard. Now they operate at a sweet spot where it appears they aren't trying at all. Which, of course, is very far from the truth.

 

http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/coldplay-hit-the-sweet-spot-for-60000-best-fans-20121113-29auq.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just got home.

 

That was the best gig I've ever been to. I'm still crying.

Ok, so the day went as follows:

I got there at 5:50am and there were 5 other people in line before me. One girl called Alice had camped overnight! I met Mel there which was splendid, she really is amazing, and we sat together and planned our day of getting barrier :)

Security stuffed us around a lot (unsurprisingly) and come 5:30 and the gates opened they'd put us in 5 lines, Mel and I being at the front of the first one, hence meaning we were the first ones into Etihad stadium!! :dance: She ran straight to Jonny's side but I stayed over Guy's (cos I'm a crazy Berrygirl :lol:)

So I got smack bang in the middle of the front of the stage with Alice. I was in front of Guy and sort of across from Chris. Could only see Will for Viva though :(

The Pierces were great, and the Temper Trap were also good :)

 

When 99 Problems started playing, it hit me. I was seeing Coldplay. As in the band who I meticulously stalk everyday of my life. The Xylobands started flashing and was it. I literally died inside.

And I'm proud to say I was the first one to scream when the band came onstage!! :dance:

 

When they started playing Hurts Like Heaven and the fireworks were going off and it was all crazy, I stopped jumping. I just stood there not believing what I was seeing in front of me. If you've seen this tour you'll know exactly what I mean. There's this weird surreal feel about it. Those 4 people you only see in photos are standing there in front of you with lights and fireworks going off everywhere. I thought I was dreaming quite honestly. And, as usual, the band were beautiful and happy, and genuinely seemed to be enjoying themselves!

And don't even get me started on the Xylobands!! They look so much better in person than they do in photos!!

 

I screamed out a marriage proposal to Mr Berryman (which I doubt he didn't hear, it was really loud!!). But nothing came of that unfortunately :bigcry:

 

But then during Fix You we made eye contact. It was just for a second. I glanced across and he glanced across and our eyes met. I looked at Guy Berryman and he looked back at me. I actually haven't come to terms with that yet. I'm trying to be calm but it ain't working :lol:

I also made eye contact with Chris during Every Teardrop when he was doing one of those little "I'm going to stare at random people and freak them out" moments. He smiled at me as if to ask "are you having a good time?" to which I responded "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE YOU OH MY GOD". It was a beautiful moment :D

Also made eye contact with Jonny-boy when they were saying their goodbyes, he was clapping and gave me a big grin. What a sweetheart! :wacky:

 

 

So I left with a stack of confetti, a popped balloon, very sore feet, and crying my eyes out :lol:

 

 

The setlist was pretty much the same as the other gigs of this tour:

 

Mylo Xyloto

Hurts Like Heaven

In My Place

Major Minus

Lovers In Japan

The Scientist

Yellow

Violet Hill

God Put A Smile

Princess Of China

Up In Flames

Warning Sign

A Hopeful Transmission

Don't Let It Break Your Heart

Viva La Vida

Charlie Brown

Paradise

Encore

Us Against The World

Speed Of Sound

Second Encore

Clocks

Fix You

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

(I have photos but will upload them later, I'm exhausted! ;))

 

I seriously can't sum up in words how amazing this show was. It didn't feel real it was so good. I want to take a moment to thank the boys for making such an effort to really create a down right FUCKING AWESOME live show. They were better than anyone I've ever seen before in my life. They were simply fantastic.

 

If you haven't seen them on this tour then I'm sorry for you. Because this is truly the most amazing thing I've ever witnessed. Hands down.

Love love love. Thank you Coldplay. I will now go to bed crying and dream of you until I see you on Thursday :)

BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE :D

Brooke Smith ‏@arcticeyes

Such a perfect night! #Coldplay sarahjane_davis @ Etihad Stadium http://instagr.am/p/R-T8XaD5Ff/

 

Ms.KJKerrigan ‏@Karlee_Jade_

Coldplay Etihad Stadium 13.11.12 #bestever #nothingbetter #jawdroppingstuff #mindblowing #takemebackalready http://instagr.am/p/R-Sq6rsfLu/

 

Gethsi Venema ‏@gethsi

Coldplay. http://instagr.am/p/R-SyIXLxdy/

 

Cindy G ‏@cindyyg_

I think I just attended one of the best nights of my life, if not the best. #coldplay #somu @ Etihad Stadium http://instagr.am/p/R-SqCTxSbn/

 

Nur Ekici ‏@NurEkici

#coldplay #melbourne http://instagr.am/p/R-RM_gNcwE/

 

Charlie Brown

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu5pQLs7umg]Coldplay live in Melbourne November 2012- Charlie Brown - YouTube[/ame]

 

Paradise

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJXN8M1oAxk]Paradise (Live) - YouTube[/ame]

 

Fix You

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfDNW0qKnlM]Coldplay - Fix You - YouTube[/ame]

Gutted I missed out on seeing Warning Sign! Though looks like there's a lot of MX songs on there. A bit tired now so will look at some more things tomorrow

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