Im so proud of Coldplay, they showed the whole country and world how great they are once again and made a perfect ending to London 2012, so so amazing its made me so happy this performance :D

It was phenomenal!!!!!!! I'm so proud of them :')

God, I love those guys <3

 

Vanessa, I love your signature :laugh3::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

I want that in 1080p HD on my plasma :D

That was great production, and wonderful performance by Coldplay and all of the other participating performers.

http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/coldplay/news/paralympics-closing-ceremony/

 

Coldplay Joined By Rihanna And Jay-Z For Paralympics Closing Ceremony Performance

 

9th September 2012, 22:52

 

The 'Charlie Brown' stars brought the sporting extravaganza to a triumphant close in London this evening.

 

 

Coldplay headlined the Paralympics 2012 closing ceremony with an explosive performance at the Olympic Park in London this evening (10th September).

The 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' stars performed a hit-laden set and were joined by special guests Rihanna and rapper Jay-Z as they brought the London 2012 event to a close.

Rihanna had recently joined the stars for their 'Mylo Xyloto' gig in Paris - leading many to believe it was a rehearsal for the closing ceremony.

The entire event kicked off with a battle of the inner demons, which was soundtracked by a new song from English composer David Arnold.

As the flag bearers from each represented country descended upon the stadium, the first Coldplay song of the evening was played as 'Life In Technicolor' rang out.

The Festival Of Flame then took centre stage as flamethrowers lit the stadium's grass, mechanical dinosaurs marched and performers danced with fire.

After a dedication to the volunteers of the games, Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman kicked off their set with 'Mylo Xyloto' track 'Us Against The World'.

Second number of the night, 'Yellow', was dedicated to all the volunteers and performers who have taken place at the Games.

'Up In Flames', '42' and 'Paradise' all followed with performers rising to the skies via giant lightbulbs.

A huge emblem igniting into flames also took place and the whole stadium was awash with colour via the special led's which accompany each seat inside the Olympic Stadium.

'Clocks' and 'Charlie Brown' followed before Rihanna made her entrance to perform their collaborative hit 'Princess Of China'.

Dressed in an all orange outfit - which covered her entire body - the Bajan star was driven by a pirate like ship to the stage where Chris Martin took her by the hand and they gave an emotionally charged and intimate rendition of their hit single.

The British Parochestra then commenced an impressive version of 2009 single 'Strawberry Swing' with Chris sat down beside the musicians.

Rihanna came back on stage to sing a piano led version of her smash hit 'We Found Love' before it kicked into the familiar dance-fueled rhythms of the song.

After 'Viva La Vida', the lowering of the Paralympic flag took place as well as the handing of the Games over to 2016 host Rio.

Lord Coe was next to take to the stage as he delivered a speech which highlighted the "games makers" of London 2012 and spoke of a conversation with a man who was on duty when the London bombings took place and how he now found "closure" through the Olympics and Paralympics.

After a raptorous round of applause, it was all eyes on the conclusion of Coldplay's performance who brought Jay-Z to proceedings alongside Rihanna.

The artists then performed 'Run This Town' - from the rapper's album 'The Blueprint 3' with the band taking charge of the music with RiRi and Jay sharing vocal duties on the Kanye West featuring track.

The rapper then performed a new verse to the group's hit 'Paradise' and declared it an "honour" to perform.

Chris Martin asked for the audience to share their appreciation to the athletes who took part on the Games and then the group finished their performance with hit single 'The Scientist' and a rousing rendition of 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall'.

"Goodbye from London", shouted Chris Martin before launching into their final track and changed lyrics from the song to include "and Rio is in sight" complete with a Paralympic flag draped across his shoulders.

 

Coldplay's setlist for the London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony was as follows:

 

'Us Against The World'

'Yellow'

'Up In Flames'

'Paradise'

'42'

'God Put A Smile On Your Face'

'Clocks'

'Charlie Brown'

'Princess Of China' with Rihanna

'Strawberry Swing'

'We Found Love' with Rihanna

'Viva La Vida'

'Run This Town' with Jay-Z and Rihanna

Paradise remix with Jay-Z

'The Scientist'

'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall'

 

Meanwhile, Rihanna recently confirmed plans for a new 'Diamonds' world tour for early 2013.

Coldplay will continue their 'Mylo Xyloto' world tour this month with the final shows of the European leg before taking the jaunt to Australia and New Zealand in November.

I want that in 1080p HD on my plasma :D

 

now i'm watching it in that way on german channel ZDF :cool: :cool: there are still 20 mins to end of the show :wacky:

At least I was ale to watch the end, Jay-Z and Every teardrop is a waterfall, Thanks Coldplay, I'm happy with that.....See you in a few months.

Haha, 6125 users online. The old record is absolutely BLOWN off the table :lol:

NAILED IT!!! That was unbelievably EPIC. I've run out of adjectives.

I recorded ONLY the Coldplay gig! Tommorow i Will edit it and then upload it! But how can i upload it?

those of us who didnt watch it will greatly appreciate it if you make it available. as to how to upload, im not the best person to guide you with that!

Chris seating on the ground among the British Paraochestra during Strawberry Swing (I want to hear that song again in live!!!): the best moment for me

 

Beautiful performance: so proud of Coldplay. I love them so much!!!

Paralympics

 

Coldplay rock.

 

Please watch the closing ceremony of the #paralympics

Did Chris mess up lyrics during etiaw?

 

He changed the lyrics to fit the occasion. He didn't mess it up.

It was a great production, and as Closing Ceremonies go it was fantastic! No one else could have done it but Coldplay. Strawberry Swing! ;)

My eyes need a rest. Great to share this with everyone. Got a whackload of screen captures that I'll post a little later on.:D

 

now i'm watching it in that way on german channel ZDF :cool: :cool: there are still 20 mins to end of the show :wacky:

 

I am german, but I do not live in germany :D

I hope that somebody who recorded the ceremony will upload it in good quality.

Right, some screencaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jay-Z version of Paradise

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH-GfJm8z2Y]Jay Z And Coldplay Perform Paradise At Paralympics Closing Ceremony 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

 

And Princess of China

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrBbBjCTkzQ]Coldplay Rihanna - Paralympic Closing Ceremony Live PRINCESS - YouTube[/ame]

Viva

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFSNCZ03sA]Coldplay - Viva la vida ( Paralympics closing ceremony 2012) - YouTube[/ame]

 

Paradise

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xT_m2IoIc]Coldplay - Paradise | Paralympic Closing Ceremony Live London 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

Oh my gosh, what was THAT??? Incredibly brilliant performance, I dare to say it was one of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen. They were perfectly connected, the four of them in perfect shape! Really beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes quite some times...

No words to discribe. Want it in 1080 without that man and woman talking in background.

 

STRAWBERRY SWINg *______*

dp

Greattt!!! But really wish they had played a hopeful transmission and don't let it break your heart!!

COLDPLAY ARE AMAZING AAAAAAAHHHHH

I've never been so proud to call myself a Coldplay fan. That was absolutely incredible.

some pics here, if someone can embed them: http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/sport/paralympics-closing-ceremony-20120910-25mx6.html?rand=1347228241281