Just popping in to say I saw Snow Patrol live on Wednesday because the opening band was one of my favorite bands (Augustana) and I gotta say, I am now a fan for sure. I underrated them and feel so bad because they're amazing and threw such a wonderful concert, and it was so fun to be there. They're coming back in February and I will be there, most definitely. :] The thing about this concert was they were supposed to play in the summer, but poor Gary got sick. :c So they had to cancel. I'm glad I got to see them, they were spectacular!

Has anyone uploaded the new album?

myspace.com/thecakesale

 

there is a song called "Some Surprise" with Gary Lightbody and Lisa Hannigan (you will recognize her voice, because she does vocals with Damien Rice)

 

It's the sweetest song. And the compilation is for Oxfam. :D

 

It is a lovely song, thanks for the link!

Just popping in to say I saw Snow Patrol live on Wednesday because the opening band was one of my favorite bands (Augustana) and I gotta say' date=' I am now a fan for sure. I underrated them and feel so bad because they're amazing and threw such a wonderful concert, and it was so fun to be there. They're coming back in February and I will be there, most definitely. :'] The thing about this concert was they were supposed to play in the summer, but poor Gary got sick. :c So they had to cancel. I'm glad I got to see them, they were spectacular!

 

 

So glad you had fun time! only 5 more months until FEB!:P

I really like Snow Patrol......the song "Chasing Cars" is a dedication song from me to my son that is in private school....I cry because it is such a beautiful song! :cry: They remind me of Coldplay somewhat, their sound anyway! Although, Coldplay is still better musically!

gahhh i miss snow patrol!!!

 

i was watching some of my old videos of their concerts and they made me so happy and yet so sad at the same time.

So glad you had fun time! only 5 more months until FEB!:P

 

ZE WAIT, SHE BURNS. D:

 

I look forward to seeing them again! :]]]

chasing cars was played in that tv show Jericho. btw thanks for the link Marisa

 

great to hear there's another Snow patrol fan in our midst.

You're welcome! Isn't such a beautiful love song? I can't stop listening to it.

 

www.myspace.com/coloursarebrighter

This one is for a children's charity. Snow Patrol sings " I Am an Astronaut" :nice:

 

oh and all these SP goodies are being relayed through the SP forum! So thanks to them!

 

 

 

Tlo, I know what you mean! I misssss them toooo. :cry:

hahaha i LOVE how gary mentions polar bears. hes totally obsessed! such a cute song!

 

:D

I am so going through SP withdraw! I hope they release the dates for the next tour soon!!!!! I need to see when they are playing!!!!! Oy I miss them live!

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awwww what a cutie!

I think their bassist looks a tad like Josh Holloway. Just a little bit... does anyone else agree or am I alone? D:

lol, ya know I can kind of see a resemblance. But Paul has darker hair and way better lips.

 

 

And because I am in weird "can't sleep" mode, I just re-read this entire thread while having "Cartwheels" by The Reindeer Section on repeat. Neeed tooo sleeep. Class in a few hours....

Snow Patrol goes full blast on ballads

 

Belfast band's ballads survive high-volume treatment

 

The Wiltern LG

3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.

 

The boys of Snow Patrol want to rock. Just like it used to be, back when the band was an unknown indie-rock act out of Belfast looking for a break — until it got one in 2004: "Run," a quiet pop anthem of swelling emotion, full of tears and romance and regret, finally landed Snow Patrol on American radio.

 

Melancholia sells, but it doesn't rock easily.

 

Snow Patrol is a far better band than it ever was in the early days, but all those new Coldplay comparisons have got to hurt. So when Snow Patrol landed Tuesday at the Wiltern LG in the first of two sold-out nights, it performed with the volume turned way, way up.

 

That gave Snow Patrol some surprising muscle onstage, with a nice, driving sound that had a touch of the rock of the '80s. And it was all beside the point. It's the group's ballads that hook the ears.

 

The band could have done worse than to simply perform its newest album, "Eyes Open," a collection of many raw, teary epics of sadness and grace, and a clear step up from "Run." Maudlin maybe, but also effective, matching melody with feeling.

 

On Tuesday, singer Gary Lightbody was joined for a breathless "Set Fire to the Third Bar" by Martha Wainwright, whose quivering falsetto added a haunted, unsteady edge. There was a bit of Radiohead (by way of Coldplay, no doubt) in the sudden explosiveness of "Chasing Cars," an otherwise delicate song of affection and escape. And "Make This Go On Forever" had the lyrical emotion of classic Elton John. Fans shouted along like they meant it.

 

Some of it was maybe louder than made any logical sense, transforming quiet songs into bigger ones, as Lightbody strummed his guitar anxiously. The flashing lights and a thin layer of fog behind him looked more appropriate to Depeche Mode or Gary Numan, but the best songs easily survived.

 

Lightbody was a pleasant, jokey host, endlessly praising the California sunshine. And most of the faster songs were inoffensive and well-crafted, but after 90 minutes onstage, it was clearly the saddest melodies that echoed the loudest as fans headed out the doors.

 

Support act Augustana travels similar emotional territory, but its Wiltern set was rooted more in classic folk rock, sounding like the brokenhearted brothers of Kings of Leon. The quintet of Illinois longhairs (now based in Los Angeles) performed a mix of acoustic and electric ballads, and singer Dan Layus sat down at a piano to sing "Boston," one more song of delicate emotion and melody that hurt in just the right way.

 

http://www.calendarlive.com/music/pop/cl-wk-snow28sep28,0,1189897.story

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AWWWWWWWWWWW Gary is so cute :nice:

Ahh I love those pictures. I was at the Wiltern last night! SUCH an amazing show. Chasing Cars was so beautiful live. Run was also incredible. Gary looked so good last night ;)

Run brought me to tears when I saw them. Chasing Cars was amazing too. There's just that magic moment where he stops singing and the audience fills on. Gets me every time. :'3

Aw yeah I loved run. I couldn't believe that I was finally hearing it live and singing along. Chasing Cars got my eyes watery, I held it in though haha. His voice is just so soothing and beautiful.

I agree with that... it's definitely beautiful. <3333

i watched both version of chasing car

and i more like gary with the short hair

he's so gorgeous

^love that avatar peng!