Worked so long on this. But here's my picks and suggestions:
Main Stage
1. Square One- Since this is Coldplay’s best intro song in my opinion, this would give the audience a memory of X&Y. :x&y: And also they haven’t played it for a while.
Special Feature: Song played with Countdown in the background (Twisted Logic Tour)
2. Paradise- Would work well with transitioning with Square One. Also another favourite for some fans of Coldplay.
Special Feature: Xylobands (MX Tour) for this to get an atmosphere.
3. In My Place- Crowd favourite, perfect sing-along and usually played 3rd at Coldplay concerts anyway.
Special Feature: Confetti, lots a confetti.
4. Low- Rarely played nowadays but this would be defo on the list. One of my favourite non-single Coldplay songs.
Special Feature: The band could add a cover/guitar riff or a key change at the end of this song into...
5. 1.36- Never played at all, but if this track made a live comeback, you know who would be fangirling because of it.
Special Feature: The band could literally go WILD at the end of this song considering it does sound like a head-banging rock song.
6. Magic- What a calm and relaxing near-finish to the first half of the show on the Main Stage.
Special Feature: There NEEDS to be video screen behind the band (Ghost Stories Promo Tour) which plays during the song.
7. Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall- A colourful, energetic vibe to end the first part of the set.
Special Feature: Xylobands and Colourful Balls.
B-Stage
8. Major Minus- acoustic
9. Green Eyes- acoustic
10. Ink-acoustic
X-Stage
13. Lost!- A big bang for the next part to open with. Would bring a lot of energy in the venue.
Special Feature: Guy plays drum (Viva La Vida Tour) and the piano of Lost? at the end of the song
14. Daylight- Ahhh. I do love AROBBTH.
Special Feature: Colourful lights and constant strobing.
15. Yellow- Again would transition well and a Coldplay classic.
Special Feature: Yellow. Balls. :cool:
16. Shiver- A Coldplay single which crowds love and I love so it has got to be on here.
Special Feature: none. Just Chris and Co playing to the audience :D
17. Life In Technicolor ii- This is a wonderous and unique Coldplay song and I love when it gets performed live. Doesn't often nowadays :cry:
Special Feature- Is it just me or does anyone want them to do an actual live performance of that music video? Should be them performing and at the side the Coldplay puppets performing as well! Would be a cool idea. For people who can't see the puppets due to large crowds blocking the view get the camera up close and show it on the big screen above the band! Brilliant!
18. The Escapist- Just a beautiful Coldplay song that is unique in its own way.
Special Feature: Xylobands interacting with the music.
19. Speed Of Sound- I am like many people which are sad that this song doesn't get performed during the majority of their live shows nowadays. Would be a great way to close the X Stage Set.
Special Feature: The colourful backdrop behind them in the music video, recreated for the show! And also confetti, don't forget the confetti.
Back to main stage...
20. Politik- I think this is a very energetic, angry way to open the next part of the Main Stage set. A gem of a Coldplay song.
Special Features: Constant strobing until Chris sings the slower parts to the song then the minute 'Open up your eyes' is sung, BAM BAM BAM BAM (more strobing)
21. Postcards From Far Away- A beautiful Coldplay piano intro.
Special Features: none. Just the piano playing genius, Chris Martin. This also serves as the intro to...
22. Charlie Brown- Energetic, colourful and gets everybody jumping. Love this song.
Special Features: Xylobands everywhere!
23. The Scientist- Would work well with transitioning with Charlie Brown. And come on, it's a Coldplay song you musn't forget for live shows.
Special Features: none. This song doesn't need any!
24. White Shadows- A single that should be played live so much more often. Again, a great song and a highlight of X&Y!
Special Features- none. This song should be transitioned into...
25. Fix You- Of course! You must never ever forget this song in a live show. The crowd singalong is unforgettable which easily makes as a perfect closer for this set. But wait we aren't done yet...
Encore I
26. Viva La Vida- Another song that is a crowd favourite. And Will's chanting of oh oh oh oh oh is a Coldplay moment that crowds singalong to and another unforgettable moment.
Special Features- Will plays bells and drums during the song.
27. Oceans- A lovely acoustic ballad from Ghost Stories.
Special Features: This serves as the intro to...
28. A Sky Full Of Stars- A crowd-jumper Coldplay song and one of the most popular songs of last year.
Special Features: Lotsa confetti.
Encore II
29. Cemeteries Of London- A dark and eerie Coldplay song which I like a lot. At night it's the spookiest :sneaky:
Special Features: Coldplay could come on stage but then Zombies invade the stage and all die out at the end of the song.
30. Only Superstition- Old, old song. Rarely played so would love it to be played again.
Special Features: Lots of blue balls.
31. Us Against The World- An acoustic and amazing song, would love to see it live again.
Special Features: none. Just Chris and Will harmonizing plus Jonny and Guy playing away.
Encore III
32. Clocks- One of my absolute favourite songs of all time and a Coldplay classic.
Special Features: Loads of lasers and lights.
33. (A Message Intro?) We Never Change- Sad to see they don't play this live. I love it so much.
Special Features: None
34. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (MX version)- Just yesss! Love this song so much but this version is the best. A rockier Coldplay classic with lots of grit and energy!
Special Features: They could try using riffs after the song. My picks for total carnage for Chris' guitar at the end (cause he usually smashes it to the ground on this song) would be either Endless, Nameless by Nirvana, their own riff or Just by Radiohead. Most likely Just (which I'm happy with, a LOT)
35. Atlas- Ahhh my favourite song by Coldplay. A beautiful closer to the show and a perfect choice for a live show.
Special Features: Colourful balls, confetti, lasers, lights (the lot!) and of course fireworks!
There's my picks for a perfect Coldplay gig. Would have put Twisted Logic, Trouble and Don't Panic on here but this is my list. DAMN IT I FORGOT AMSTERDAM?! :veryangry2: Well we shall put it after ASFOS and we're good. :D :laugh3:;)