Blue Nails Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks for the updates Tash :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 This wasn't a whiny, pasty band, all baby-faced and poised to provide a soundtrack to heartbreak. Today, or at least last night, Coldplay were bright, colourful and fun to watch. It's hard to believe, but the hype might be justified. linkThis is what I like to read :wacky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Viva La Vida [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP1BuZoAEqM[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDianne Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Review: Coldplay extremely hot "You've come through the traffic and the ticket prices and we're so grateful," says Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. "In return we're going to try to play the best f***ing concert of our lives." The fireworks erupt with the opening strains of Hurts Like Hell, and the show begins. Heart-shaped confetti sprays across the 50,000 people and the gate-issued wristbands flash in unison as Mt Smart is lit up like a supernova. From the stadium-rock grandeur of Paradise to an intimate acoustic encore, Coldplay rarely hit an off note over 100 minutes. Martin, all pogo and whirling dervish-like, bounces around and falls flat on his back at regular intervals, tossing his guitar high into the air. Draped in the New Zealand flag, he sings of being missionaries in a foreign field, and he undoubtedly converted a few souls to the cause last night. "This is for Pike River, this is for Christchurch. This is called Yellow," he says, before blasting into the old favourite. We don't get many big outdoor concerts these days, more's the pity based on this effort. Coldplay, a guilty pleasure and an international treasure. link "Hurts like Hell?" Oops....hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven/In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtrzD-KcCds[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kspillers2 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Spotted in Auckland on Friday : Chris Martin of Coldplay working up a sweat and showing a bit of skin as he pounded the pavement around the CBD. link I think those Mylobars wrist light thingies are so expensive Mr Johnny Buckman of Cold Play can't afford a pair of shorts to jog in. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tash Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven/In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPWQxZdZ494[/ame] In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-3b-HRaQpk[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Fix You [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=olYpvrt3xpw[/ame] Yellow [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdLp7hDNCyw[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 More photos from yesterday here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaymom Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I think those Mylobars wrist light thingies are so expensive Mr Johnny Buckman of Cold Play can't afford a pair of shorts to jog in. :( Nevermind Jonny, Chris can't afford a pair of underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinFan Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally Posted by kspillers2;5456337 I think those Mylobars wrist light thingies are so expensive Mr Johnny Buckman of Cold Play can't afford a pair of shorts to jog in. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Coldplaymom Nevermind Jonny, Chris can't afford a pair of underwear. Hmmm... I think maybe your the only one that might not like that he doesn't have the money for undies:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorEye Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 How was the Temper Trap? How long before Coldplay did they come on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Coldplay hot, venue not so Fans are fizzing after British rock band Coldplay's concert in Auckland on Saturday night but are calling the Mt Smart venue management not so smart after a crushing exit. One fan calling himself Neil said someone should lose their job over the lack of planning to get the 50,000 concert-goers out at the end. "Gates were closed and a massive number of people were funnelled into the area by Gate C which they took 30 minutes to open. People were getting nervous and edgy as there was nowhere to go. Seriously, it was a nightmare waiting to happen," he wrote in a comment on The New Zealand Herald website. Another fan wrote that Coldplay were world class, unlike the venue. "Mt 'Not So Smart' Stadium management had a cheek trying to herd 50,000 concert goers like animals through narrow exits and poorly lit lanes. Traffic mayhem ensued afterwards. Won't be attending an event there again." All the gates should have been opened, another fan wrote, to avoid the "scary (potentially fatal) crush as a complete stand empties through an outside corridor barely wide enough for 10 people". No comment was available from Regional Facilities Auckland, the city council body that runs Mt Smart. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Er6VcIxG0[/ame] Hurts Like Heaven [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAbsEGCVKB8[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcBMg9mSnQc[/ame] Viva La Vida [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP1BuZoAEqM[/ame] Us Against The World [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCPsEg3fack[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns9b0hIMh1Y[/ame] Clocks [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf60IXSqCi8[/ame] [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_q9Ko-QK0[/ame] Yellow [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJxCL0mkKK8[/ame] The Scienstist [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAFfum19YX8[/ame] And a video of The Temper Trap (Sweet Disposition) [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYq3fgnmGnE[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Coldplay gig's sensory overload Coldplay may have their critics, but it cannot be denied the Brits know how to rock a stadium in the most dazzling fashion. Their two-hour set in front of a 40,000 plus crowd at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night was as visually explosive and entertaining as it was musically, celebrating not just their latest album Mylo Xyloto, but hits from across their previous four records too. With the Back To The Future theme as their introductory 'walk-on' soundtrack, Chris Martin and his three merry men took the stage as huge circular screens flashed with colours like giant targets, before fireworks burst upward and they kicked off with frenetic, joyous Hurts Like Heaven. There were cheers from the crowd as the multi-coloured arm bands they'd been given on arrival started flashing in unison with the beat, turning everyone into high-powered twinkling glow worms. Then came the lasers, and the confetti cannons exploding with avalanches of tiny paper butterflies, hearts, and teardrops (not dissimilar to their last NZ shows at Vector Arena in 2009), adding another layer to the sensory overload during In My Place, with Martin eventually falling onto his back in bliss. Where can a band go after that sort of wizardry and energy, usually saved for an encore? The surprises weren't over and it wasn't long before giant, mutli-coloured balloons were magically bouncing around the arena too. The crazy carnival atmosphere provided a nice contrast for the more nostalgic mood when Martin took to the piano for The Scientist under a simple red glow, and set the scene for Yellow. There were no lights or theatrics to accompany their earliest hit single, just a simple dedication to Christchurch and the victims of Pike River, and 40,000 people with their arms in the air. There were a few less convincing moments: the hip-hop fused beats of Princess of China sounded a little heavy on the pre-recorded elements; and they fumbled a driving, impetuous version of God Put A Smile upon Your Face, though admittedly it was much better after they started again (with Martin's apologies). But these moments were far outweighed by the amazing energy and jubilation in Viva La Vida, Charlie Brown and Paradise. There were crowd sing-alongs aplenty as the foursome poured everything into their performances, Martin even extending Paradise pleading "I don't wanna stop, I don't wanna finish". Of course they weren't actually finished, quickly heading to a tiny platform stage towards the back of the stadium for a first encore with mellow versions of Us Against The World, and Speed of Sound, with drummer Will Champion delighting with his turn on piano and vocal harmonies. Then it was back to the main stage to round things off with a blockbuster trio of songs - Clocks, Fix You (which had Martin swinging his jacket around in abandon) and Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, complete with a huge fireworks display from behind the stage, and a wonderful sense of camaraderie between all four band members. They may be unashamedly cheesy at times, but they also know how to be spectacular, they love their audience, and when Martin endearingly thanked the crowd "for giving us the best job on the planet", his genuine smile said he meant it. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Loving all the reviews! (the good ones, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Panorama: MT Smart Stadium, Auckland 11 November 2012 9:32 am Check out our crowd panorama shot from Saturday's Auckland show Good morning. Here's Roadie #42's crowd panorama from a great show in Auckland on Saturday night. Click on the pic to see the full, hi-res photo. And add your photos from the show to our Live Archive here. Anchorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 snazzy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rogersbfz Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Don't Let It Break Your Heart e God Put A Smile Upon Your Face? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenCaNaDiAn Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks again for all the pics and videos :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hps Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Panorama: MT Smart Stadium, Auckland 11 November 2012 9:32 am Check out our crowd panorama shot from Saturday's Auckland show Good morning. Here's Roadie #42's crowd panorama from a great show in Auckland on Saturday night. Click on the pic to see the full, hi-res photo. And add your photos from the show to our Live Archive here. Anchorman TOO MUCH PHOTOSHOP :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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