Allegra

Hey y'all!!! I just got a message from RS today, and they have backstage photos. Guess which show?! Yep, you guessed it...BIG D!!! Of course I'm really pissed about the first pic because I would love to have a clear close up shot with his Don't Mess With Texas shirt on. Oh well. So Yeeee Haaaaaw for more Dallas pics and behind the scenes at the AAC! Oh yeah, I almost forgot...the link... http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/24672824/backstage_with_coldplay_exclusive/photo/1

Well, I don't know about y'all, but I think these rumors are terrible. I really truly don't think that the two of them have any problems whatsoever. I think the tabloids are making this crap up. And the whole thing about Chris stepping out of his own house.....SO? So what? A man can't step out of his own house? JEEEEZ! I believe they are a very strong couple. Shoot, Gwyneth even turned up at the show here in Dallas and had a grand ol' time dancing in the back next to the sound board. If they had marrital problems, she wouldn't be at any show. The whole thing is bunk.

Thanks. I'm glad that I wasn't the only person that experienced this. I just became a huge fan for the first time this summer. I've always owned all of their albums (that my hubby bought), but never went to a show. I guess you could say I was just a casual fan. When VLV came out, actually when I saw the iTunes commercial, I fell in love right away. So I've been trying to catch up. Usually I'm a huge U2 fan, but as you know they've been in the studio working on their new album which has yet to be released, and I've been bored silly. I've just never had a second favorite band before until now, which is awesome! It's nice to have finally something to fill in the void between U2 albums for me. Anyway, I found out about the ticket upgrade this summer on a Coldplay thread over on U2's official forum. So I guess you could say that I was prepared. Or so I thought. Oh well. Maybe I'll get up close next time. Since Coldplay loves U2 so much and does copy a few things, I wish Coldplay would make the floor general admission. I've done it for U2 twice, have been second and third to the rail, and it was awesome! And the tickets were cheap too! Only $50! The hard part is standing in line outside all day waiting for the show. But you make lots of new friends and you're just feet from the band. Plus too you are surrounded by real fans and not people just there to say they were there and not know any of the songs and just stand and stare or sit like a busted asshole.

Interesting you say this because I actually did and wasn't successful. I got inside just after 6pm. I stood up for an hour and a half to hopefully spot a scout...no luck. The lights went down at 7:30, Sleepercar came on, I gave up, and decided to finally go eat something. Just as I was about to finish my meal out in the concessions area, I heard these very loud screams from some girls. I knew right away, what it could be. So I hurried up and finished and walked over to the area that the screams came from. Then I stummbled upon 3 people (2 guys and a girl) that were wearing official badges and radios. So I walked right up to them and asked, "Do you have any front row seats?" They all immediately said no and walked quickly in the opposite direction to get away from me. I thought well crap. So I kind of followed them around a little bit, but from a distance. Then I heard more screaming. This continued off and on for about 30 minutes to an hour. SO THEY LIED!!! I just didn't get it. I was totally by myself and they couldn't give me one stinking ticket? They weren't very nice to me, but they were extra nice to the random people that came in at the last minute who they just gave tickets to. I guess I wasn't front row worthy. Thanks to Coldplay finally coming onstage to help me forget about what had just happened. Sorry if I sound sour about this, but I just thought they would be nicer than that is all. At least the show was awesome!!!

I don't know if I'll be able to join y'all at the Cafe, but I'll be wearing a cowboy hat! :wink:

Again, it was cut-off due to time. But don't worry. I'm sure in about a day or two someone will release it in full or release the ending credits. This same thing happened while U2 was on stage 4 years ago. A few days later the ending credits appeared online along with their 4th song.

Yes, this is true. And the exact same thing happened with them. U2 also got cut off at the end. So there's no reason for everyone to get mad about it. The last song was mainly for the live audience and crew. They knew it was going to be cut off. But don't worry. I'm pretty sure the ending of the show will be leaked. Just give it time and keep searching for it. It wasn't long that U2's ending song was released online. Especially watch this page right here... http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/categories/weekend-update-thursdays/29439/ They will load the full show...but how far it plays out, we'll have to wait and see. Again, don't worry. Someone will leak it.

When? Where? And what time? Before or after the show? And are we going to hang out near the ramp exit after the show? How can you meet the band is basically what I'm asking.

Hey y'all...are we going to have a fan gathering of Dallas folks? If so, where? I think it would be cool to put names with faces...just a thought.

Whoooo Hooooo!!! I can't wait!!! :dance:

From Coldplaying.com... "From Nov. 3 in Detroit through Nov. 26 in Phoenix, El Paso’s own Sleepercar will be touring with one of the biggest bands in the world: Coldplay."

Congrats! And I totally agree with you! When I found out his age, I was totally shocked...a lot younger than I thought.

Yep! I'm soooo missing the long curls! Hope it's grown out by the time he makes it to Big D. And is it true that Chris reads this thread? If so, AWESOME!!! Howdy Chris if you're reading! I know I'm not a regular poster here, but I never got into Chris until that iTunes commercial played on my TV early this summer. I had an instant crush! The long curls did it for me. *sigh* Oh, and FYI, I'm 38, married 15 years and have a 2 year old son. I'm not embarrassed at all! Let's just say that I'm an experienced board user of one of Chris' favorite bands and head over heels of that frontman since 2001. So my hubby doesn't care and has given up, and let's me do what I want. At first he was jealous, but after he saw the real friends I made off of the boards, he doesn't mind it anymore. The only thing now is since I've played VLV to death, my hubby hates it. I just can't get enough of it!!! Yeeee Haaaaw!!! :D

Sorry about that. I did a search first on this board and nothing came up. Oh well...maybe the newbies haven't seen it.

I'll second that! :bomb:

I am just curious how many on this message board know about this. Basically it was a U2 fan that came up with it, and it's quite interesting. Below is an interview from Interference.com (similar to Coldplaying.com but for U2 fans). And after the interview is a link to the website where he talks about the connection, but Coldplay is never mentioned on the Theetherealconnection.com. Coldplay is only mentioned in the interview below with the creator. Also note while reading this, it took place a year before Viva La Vida was released. Anyway, here it is... Interview: Moises Szarf, ‘The Ethereal Connection: a Synthesis of U2 and The Beatles’ April 2, 2007 By Mark Reed 2007.04 Moises Szarf has an unusual idea. One not many people may necessarily agree with (some people think he’s a bit … odd, which is understandable). His hypothesis is that the eight-year career of The Beatles matches the 30 or so years of U2 in both style and content. “The Ethereal Connection: a Synthesis of U2 and The Beatles” is the website he uses to posit this idea: a vast, and sometimes confusing archive of theories and explorations. It is neither easy to understand or explain. Over several months, Interference engaged in dialog with Szarf to explore and understand the theory and ideas of the site. What is clear, is that Szarf’s work in its current incarnation is not easily digestible; rock ‘n’ roll is a process with three phases, each phase represented by a specific band, and sometimes, it gets complicated. So here we are today, one year and half later, finally, bringing this to a closure in the form of an interview because two recent events have brought a sense of urgency to this matter: -U2 recording their next album at Abbey Road studios. -Brian Eno is producing Coldplay’s next album. I know it seems confusing at first, but let’s have a little patience and hear it from Szarf directly. Moises, what are you proposing with your hypothesis? What is its central aspect? The main idea is that “rock ‘n’ roll is a process with a purpose.” It is something that had a beginning and, if everything goes well, will have an ending, and in between, a progression takes places. So if rock ‘n’ roll is a process, Elvis was the Big Bang, and from then on, it started to evolve. The first part of the process was carried by The Beatles career, then after their split, rock ‘n’ roll became grandiose and perhaps lost its vision; but then, punk injected new air, giving breathing room for U2 to emerge in a place when an idea doesn’t necessarily need musical competence to express itself. U2 is the Second Band carrying the second part of the process, after which a Third Band, will take the process to its conclusion. I believe that everything has purpose in this world, and rock ‘n’ roll shouldn’t be an exception—the highest purpose of rock ‘n’ roll is to change the world. I mean, let’s face it, consciously or unconsciously, that is what we have been aiming at since the first chord rang in Chuck Berry’s guitar. Even in the most carnal stage when rock ‘n’ roll seemed to be a mere gut reaction to the status quo, there were messianic overtones From the first humanitarian concert, the one for Bangladesh organized by George Harrison, up to the RED campaign, rock ‘n’ roll’s humanitarian efforts have become smarter and smarter, but my suggestion is that we are still far away from doing what we really need to do, though definitely heading there. And we will be there when the Third Band concludes their career. Who is the Third Band? Do they exist already? Yes, Coldplay. Why Coldplay? Several reasons. First, the music is great. Second, the band has certain moral. Third, we are considering rock ‘n’ roll as a massive phenomenon, and Coldplay is definitely taking on the responsibility of embracing the massive scale. And fourth, the career of the Third Band, as was the case with the First and Second, has to develop progressively from album to album, and it is at this point that what is currently happening with Brian Eno producing the band. Artistically, Coldplay is obviously at the same transition point that U2 were from “War” into “The Unforgettable Fire.” What about other bands that have been very important for rock ‘n’ roll but are not included in your scheme? Why you make no mention of the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd or more frequent ones like Nirvana or Radiohead, for example, or even more, what about Bob Dylan? With respect to the other bands that you mentioned, and many others more, what I would say is the following: If we see rock ‘n’ roll as a whole, and we incorporate the notion that it’s purpose is to make a definitive contribution for the balancing of our planet, the Three Bands—The Beatles, U2, and Coldplay—would be the main parts of that purposeful whole, and they would be the central ones, the Spinal Chord, the Heart, and the Brain, let’s say, and the other rock bands that you mentioned would be other important parts like the stomach, the reproductive organs, the lungs, the kidneys, or the ladder; vital organs needed for the body to survive, but not the central ones. Your website is a chronological comparison of similarities between the album covers of The Beatles and U2, which actually, is seen by many people as a stretch of the imagination. A stretch of the imagination is kind in comparison to some other qualifications that my website has received, and I understand it, it is not something that is easy to swallow. They have to be seen as a whole, it’s easy to dismiss them if you isolate every comparison, but if you consider them in conjunction, a broad picture starts to emerge. I had an encounter with a good friend in which we decided to relate to each other the histories of our favorite bands, his The Beatles, mine U2, using the album covers arranged chronologically as guides, and when he got to the “Sgt. Pepper” period, what he was describing was the same experience I was having at that precise moment with “Achtung Baby” and “Zooropa.” That encounter happened 13 years ago in Venezuela, and it has to be understood that Anglican pop culture, even though very relevant there, it’s not as accessible as here, so even though I had heard of The Beatles, and I knew they were the greatest, I wasn’t aware of the scope of their career. Later I compared the covers of “Achtung Baby” and “Sgt. Pepper,” and the rest is history. It’s about interpreting the art of our spiritual leaders like holy scripture, the difference is that we won’t use it to make war and weapons, but to increase peace and understanding. No rifles, guitars. So if Coldplay is the Third Band are you already looking into connections between their album covers and the ones of The Beatles and U2. You bet I am, and I would say I have found very interesting and meaningful ones, that actually are really encouraging. In fact every one is invited to do the same and pass along their findings. That is why I have called my hypothesis “a Synthesis of U2 and The Beatles” There is a thesis, then in opposition, there is an anthithesis, and the factor that brings the two opposites together is the synthesis. So the role of Coldplay’s album covers is to be a bridge between the ones of The Beatles and U2. Actually, even though not even one time their name is mentioned in my website,the journey is setup as prayer for Coldplay, a prayer for their success, because if they are able to go full circle in the same way as The Beatles and U2 did, the rock ‘n’ roll process would be arriving to the point of the fulfillment of its purpose. It will actually be the end of something, but at the same time the beginning of something else. But wait a minute, let’s say you are right, and Coldplay reads this interview, wouldn’t they be discouraged to keep on going, or worst wouldn’t they just fuck off on all of this just because a bunch of people is expecting them to make the next album cover with certain traits that would have to match with a predetermined Beatles or U2 album, wouldn’t that be boring, or predictable? Well for example let’s look at what is happening with Coldplay at the moment. Brian Eno is producing their fourth album, and many people have already noticed how similar that is to what U2 did for their fourth album as well. Coldplay is looking for a leap, a significant evolutonary step in their music, like U2 did with “The Unforgettable Fire.” So in one way you can see that as copying U2, but it’s not. The key I believe is for Coldplay to follow their heart, that is the only guarantee of a great album, an unexpected album, despite all the predictability factors involved. And the same applies to the album covers. If an album cover is the reflection of the music which in turn is the reflection of the artist, and the band sticks to that without filtering through any preconceptions, I can almost guarantee that, in Coldplay’s case, their album covers will have meaningful avenues of interpretation with the ones of The Beatles and U2. But as everything, there are pre-determined progressions, forms, patterns, that cannot be avoided, the challenge is to fill the ever-present patterns with new influxes of spirit, every time. And I believe that Coldplay and Brian Eno understand that very well. Previously you commented on the fact that you think rock ‘n’ roll’s humanitarian efforts have evolved over time, from the Bangladesh concert up to the current RED campaign, but that they are not yet where they should be yet, what do you mean by that? The humanitarian efforts are exactly where they should be at the moment, what I am saying is that at some point in the future they will need to evolve further to incorporate a higher knowledge, because what happens? Let’s take the example of Live Aid. It was an amazing event, but it is now known that the money raised for Ethiopia was a drop in the sea of what was needed. I strongly believe that we are headed in the right direction, that it is always worth it to have compassion and justice, and we should always increase it. What makes us different from animals, is that we are able to produce that same fine material that is produced when we die, during our lifetime, through voluntary suffering, and I am referring the kind of suffering that inner work produces, which is the suffering of going against the tide, which is risky and it hurts. The key of balancing the planet is not in saving lives but in increasing inner work while we save lives. The great thing about rock ‘n’ roll is that if it is taken collectively, it is clear that it has been an “awakener” for a very large number of people, and it’s currently awakening to it’s own purpose and fate. I am considering rock ‘n’ roll as a living being, as an individual, and we are all part of it. And of course that not everybody within the rock ‘n’ roll community will agree to this, many will see it as the most ridiculous thing ever proposed, but that’s the the way it is. So if what you are saying is accurate, when the Third Band concludes their career all of this will sink in. That will be the moment in which it will actually starts to take place. Another process might start right away. It sounds messianic because it is messianic, The Beatles were messianic, U2 is messianic, and Coldplay is messianic. Three chords and the truth, its’s the the trinity of rock ‘n’ roll, right? And what happens between now and then? U2 releases its next album, at some point disintegrates, and Coldplay goes on. I mean, do you picture U2 extending their careers a la Rolling Stones. Perhaps, who knows? Personally I wouldn’t like to see a 58 year-old Bono jumping on the stage like teenager, and I don’t think that I am less of a U2 fan for that, I just think it doesn’t fit with them. How does the fact that U2 recently recorded at Abbey Road relates to your hypothesis? If you take the journey in my website you will go through a chronogical comparison which seeks to equate the career of the Beatles with the one of U2, comparing each of their albums in their order of release. Chronologically, “Let it Be” is compared to “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,” and “Abbey Road,” the last Beatles album, will be compared to next U2 album, so the fact that they started to seed the soil for it in Abbey Road is very significant in regards to my proposition. I mean, what at this moment made them do that. Why now? Why not before or after? Perhaps it’s what they needed in order to get it going, to be in that holy peace of ground, to receive that influence. It’s so palpable in “Window in The Skies,” and I believe it will be palpable in the whole album, which they say will be a departure, and I believe it will be similar to the departure The Beatles achieved from “Let it Be” into “Abbey Road.” I mean “Let it Be,” which was originally called “Get Back” was a return to their roots, in the same way as “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” was for U2, so, in synch, an “Abbey Road” kind of leap will take place for the next U2 album. Any other predictions for the future? Perhaps. Coldplay’s next album will be the first one in which a picture of them will appear on the cover? For more information, please visit http://www.theetherealconnection.com Location of the interview here... http://www.interference.com/index.php?s=Ethereal+Connection

Glad to know that I'm not the only one missing his curly locks. I really thought I was the only person in here missing them. *sigh* And don't get me wrong, I still LOVE the music. It's just that I had never been attracted to him before until early this past summer. For me it was a totally new look for him, and his hair was a huge factor for me on his attractiveness. Basically I was shocked and disappointed that he shaved his head. I just don't get it. All the men I love are shaving their head! :disappointed: I just hope he let's it grow out between now and the Dallas show.

OK thanks! Please let us know as soon as you know!

I'm looking for an answer to a previous question that was asked... Does anyone know who the opening act is? I thought I saw a list of opening acts somewhere, but now I can't find it. Oh, and I'll be at the Dallas show too...up in the 3rd balcony above the stage. This will be my first Coldplay concert ever. Can't wait for November!!! :D

OK...I just found out today that Chris shaved his curly locks off!!! NOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo.........!!!!!!!!!! I hope he lets it grow out before he comes to Dallas. I was totally attracted to his curly hair.....oh how I miss it so! *sniff* Why is it that my favorite men are shaving their heads? First Bono (yes, I'm a huge U2 fan too) and now Chris. My heart is broken. :(

I saw this thread, and I was getting ready to post this exact same link before reading the thread all the way through. Glad I didn't double post. To be honest, I'm actually a huge U2 fan and second a Coldplay fan. I've known about this connection for quite some time. It's pretty freaky to read, but I never believed in having Coldplay as part of the cycle. Before Viva La Vida I was a simple casual fan of Coldplay. I have all of their albums, but they are collecting dust on my shelf. I've always thought of Coldplay as just another popular band and never at the level of the Beatles or U2...until now. Viva La Vida has totally blown me away!!! I listen to the whole album at least once a day. I'm starting to become obsessed...like I am with U2...it's scary!!! Of course one of the things that has come to mind lately is this cycle that I've known about for a couple of years. Then I got really scared thinking it might be really happening where as before I would have thought you were crazy! But you have to remember there is now a U2/Coldplay connection thanks in part by Brian Eno. I think if it wasn't for him to step up and help produce Coldplay's latest album, I think Coldplay would still be in the same place chart wise and how I personally feel about them. And of course Chris Martin is saying this is their "Unforgettable Fire." And that might be true! Because U2 didn't become really popular until UF was released. Thinking back, it wasn't until the mid 80's until I heard my first U2 song on the radio which was around the time UF was released. From that point, U2's UF like Coldplay's Viva La Vida, hit the charts big time. Of course, like others have said, only time will tell, but IMO, things seem to be falling into place. Remember U2 will have no choice but to pass the torch, but it's not going to be very soon since they signed a 12 year deal with Live Nation. Plus too U2 has been quoted to saying "we make two crap albums and we're out." Well folks, that hasn't exactly happened yet. FYI - I have downloaded and heard the song clips from the beach near Bono's mansion where he cranked up during a party 4 brand new U2 songs from their new album that won't be released until November...and I have to tell you...U2 is going to be hard to beat. The songs I heard were better than anything off of the Bomb album or from their previous album ATYCLB. Basically what I'm saying is that Coldplay has a very long road ahead of them, and for this cycle to happen, they have to stick it out for the long haul. But since I'm now a huge fan of both U2 and Coldplay, I'm giddy as a school girl here in 2008. :dance: Plus too, the bad side to this is my credit card is loving me right now being both a huge fan of U2 and Coldplay. :dizzy2:

You're very welcome! ;)

I love this pic of Chris, but does anyone have it without the water mark?

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Thanks y'all!