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Coldplay are coming to Stockholm British rockers play at the Stadium next summer. Congratulations, all you fans of epic British arena rock. Here is your early Christmas present: Coldplay are coming to Sweden. They are one of the biggest bands in the world. And now they're coming to Sweden. Nöjesbladet can reveal today that British rock band Coldplay are paying a visit to Sweden this summer; August 30, as they return to the Stockholm Stadium. "It feels powerful for Coldplay to return to classic Stockholm Olympic Stadium. We are extremely pleased to have been part of the tour and we are excited to deliver this early Christmas gift." says Ola Broquist from Luger. Coldplay became a breakthrough success in the early 2000s, and is now considered on the world's biggest bands. "Yellow," "Fix You" and "Viva la Vida" are three examples of the group's singles. Coldplay are frequent visitors in Sweden: the last time they were in the country, the band performed before 25,000 people at the 'Where The Action Is' festival in Gothenburg. The last time they visited Stockholm was when they played the Stadium in 2009, which was then given a 'four-plus' rating by the Entertainment Blade. In October, the band released their latest studio album Mylo Xyloto, which became their fifth album to scale to the top of the UK Album Charts during just the first week of sales. The album sold 83'000 digital copies in England, during a record-breaking first seven days after its release. Tickets to the concert will be released on 14th of December, at 9:00. English translation from Rockbjornen - Coldplay kommer till Stockholm 30 augusti 2012

There are so many possibilities, so many offers, so many different paths to choose. More choice means less connection, and a sense of community is now becoming distant. Especially in the world of music, where the supply of bands and songs in 2012 is so large that we can no longer assume similarity with our neighbours. However, there are still bands that continue to grow in spite of this, who manage to gather millions of fans to concentrate on their choruses and melodies. This allows for a global music community. One such band, is British band Coldplay, who on Tuesday evening stood on the Parken Stadium stage with a burstingly rich back catalogue of songs; including sing-along-friendly rock songs and ballads. To accompany these songs, they also had a spectacular stage show, which exploded into life during the very first song 'Hurts Like Heaven', where rockets hissed against the darkening sky, and lasers cut their way across the stage and over the heads of the ecstatic 50,000 fans. And if that wasn't enough, bracelets of blue, white and green were allocated to each guest at the entrance doors. This made for an unbelievably beautiful sight with the moon paling over the park. The intro to 'In My Place' made for a larger than life moment, where the audience was inspired to sing along under falling confetti. "We are going to play the best fucking concert of our lives!" said Chris Martin, dripping with sweat after pacing back and forth in the sprawling, spotlight-bathed scene. He kept focus with his trademark dramatic poses and distinctive, slightly nasal voice as he effortlessly led the Park through 'Yellow', 'Fix You' and especially 'Clocks', the song that defines the best of the band's potential. It opens with an infectious riff, complemented with Chris Martin's vocals as the rest of the quartet fall into place and pull the song towards a roaring and intoxicating chorus. 'Clocks' was one of the main highlights, where Martin's piano and Buckland's bright guitar lines guided the audience into the realm of escape. 'Paradise' and 'Viva La Vida' - similar songs in terms of composition- allowed for other great moments, that rose high above the Park and was aided by the spectacular stage show with puffy hearts, colorful balloons, and other tricks of trade under 'The Great Concert Guide'. Neither the energetic band nor the powerful extraction - of Olympic opening ceremony quality - could leverage the feeling of idleness. There were times when the set list appeared too predictable against the roaring concrete backdrop. But in other instances, boredom was kept at bay for example when 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' closed the main set the fan's were all singing along with a combined voice. The sense of community that Coldplay provides, is a rare occurrence in these times. And even more rare in the morning. English translation of Viva Coldplay! Berlingske

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B.T.: Hell knows what the weather gods have been listening to this past decade. Definitely not Coldplay. In the hours leading up to the long sold-out concert last night, a happy dark gray cloud approached the grounds as if waiting for the opportunity to break into tears. In ancient times, this would have been a perfect accompaniment to Coldplay's 'suburban' pop melancholy. But not anymore. In 2012, the British superband has solidified its place as a fully-fledged stadium rock band, with an almost aggressive attitude. Lined with 70,000 tourists, the park exploded at 21.41 with a Dionysian bang of fireworks, a palette of fluorescent neon colors, a screaming riot of fashionable bright colors and phosphorescent graffiti text. Not only was there the common flash of mobile phone backlight, there was also a spectacle of custom-made luminous bracelets, issued before the start of the show. Straight into the second song 'Hurts Like Heaven', an invasion of large colorful balloons marked the timely metamorphosis from the old, introverted band of acoustic minstrels to the new, unforgiving heights of the electrifying new Coldplay. The undefeatable formula of; drummer Will Champion's heavyweight class prowess, an orgasmic and energized performance from Chris Martin, tied together with Johnny Buckland's minimalistic guitar was lapped up by adoring fans, who sang along at every opportunity. And if you leave a Coldplay show without confetti in your hair, you should either check yourself for baldness, or you must have ducked for cover. "All I can promise you, is that we're gonna play the best fucking concert, in our lives." Chris Martin. That was the sentiment, which was not only promised but delivered all the same. 'Major Minus' followed 'In My Place', and Martin conducted the choir when it came to Coldplay classic 'The Scientist'. No encouragement was needed as the band played the first few notes of the band's 2000 breakthrough hit 'Yellow', with the crowd taking over the band's duties only to be repeated in 'God Put A Smile On Your Face'. And with a score that has not been mirrored, since Ole Madsen's calculated heel against Sweden an ice age or so before, Coldplay performed the awesome 'Viva La Vida'; a fan favorite seemingly relating to the themes of suppression and destruction, but as all cracks and crevices reveal, is at its core the opposite. Love, warmth, romance, cohesion. The park was on fire, which flamed on into 'Charlie Brown'. Also on the latest album, Mylo Xyloto, is the track 'Us Against The World' which is perhaps the key to their new sound. A chance to show Chris, Johnny, Guy and Will's dedication to each other, physically presented as the group stand in close proximity to each other on stage. The sound tonight was - almost - as good as Roger Waters'. Coldplay have been successful in developing their melancholic foundations, transforming into a bombastic force to be feared and reckoned with. It's simple. The tools are simple. Buckland's repetitive guitar work is simple. The electronic samplings are simple. Even Chris Martin's smooth and modest falsetto is simple. But it works. It is dødcharmerende. Adjacent to the profound. Coldplay are a band gone wild. Gone are the attempts to match U2 in pathetic rock piety. Coldplay's rhymes have become less introverted, perhaps more punk, and offer a overwhelming sensory experience in a similar vein to Massive Attack, solemn seen at the park. Tonight, was a Coldplay in a blazing hot flush. Even the weather was convinced, as it greeted the end of the concert at 23.20. The moon shone down from an almost cloudless night sky. As if to say 'Viva la Coldplay'. 5 stars out of 6. *English translation from http://www.bt.dk/musik/viva-la-coldplay-tog-parken-med-storm

MX/Hurts Like Heaven [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4KPXhb4YcE[/ame] In My Place [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=onNkKrj2p70[/ame]

Bolette Gunilla ‏@BoletteGunilla Wuuhuuuuu ! #coldplay #concert #tomorrow #happy #excited #parken #tickets #copenhagen #paradise http://instagr.am/p/O1tiCImk5I/

I was messing around on my guitar last night, and worked out a 'simple chord version' for Us Against The World. "And sing; slow-ow-ow-ow it down" :lol: Acoustic guitar in half-step tuning. Excuse my ignorance on chord names, but the ones I used were; C (X, X, 5, 5, 5, X) *Barred with ring finger* 'Cm diminished?' (X, X, 5, 5, 3, X) *Introducing index finger for the D* Call it C2. A (5, X, 7, 6, 5, X) *Could play open A string, but I just liked the sound of the bass note on E. Just the way I played the chords in this song.* 'A variation?' (5, X, 7, 7, 5, 0?) *Don't have my guitar in front of me, so I can't remember if an open top string complements the chord* Call it A2. F (1, x, 3, 2, 1, 1) *The bass note really shines in this chord. You can choose whether you want to alternate the third of the chord from A to A sharp. I didn't.* You can pick up the strumming pretty easily, especially if you listen to the live recordings on Youtube. In standard time, the pattern goes like this: C -/ C2 - C -/ C2 - A -/ A2 - A -/ A2- F -/ F - F -/F - C -/C2 - A -/ A2 - The verse and chorus are the same. So yeah, there's a lazy version of UATW :D NB: Oh yeah, you play the bass notes with your thumb. No duh, I know. But I'll just throw that in there.

Sara Rebecca ‏@SRHysteria 5 days now. #Coldplay #Parken #Copenhagen

Generator Hostel’s Guide to Coldplay In Copenhagen Event Date: 28th August 2012 Coldplay are undoubtedly one of the biggest acts in the world right now and as part of their European stadium tour they are coming to Parken, Copenhagen’s biggest stadium venue, for a one night only gig. Formed in 1996 in London, Coldplay have had phenomenal success with hits like “Yellow”, “Fix You” and more recently with “Paradise” which reached number one in the UK charts and was the biggest selling rock single of 2011 in the UK. The band has also won numerous awards including seven Brits and Grammys. If you are lucky enough to have tickets to the show then check out our guide to Copenhagen for Coldplay fans: A Rush of Blood to the Stomach If you are looking for a slap up meal before the concert then wander along Østerbrogade as there are loads of great places to eat here. One of our favourites is Restaurant No 1 which deserves its name. They serve mostly traditional Danish food and particularly recommended are the desserts. Alternatively, try La Vecchia Signora which is not far from Generator Hostel Copenhagen on Gronnegade which serves tasty Italian food. They are famous for their pizzas which can be had for around 75DKK on the lunch menu. Have a look at our Top 5 Budget Eateries In Copenhagen if you want to save your money for band merchandise. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwjX4dG72s&feature=player_embedded]Coldplay - Yellow[/ame] A Cold One after Coldplay Why not have drinks after the show? Sam’s Bar on Ostergade is a great karaoke place just down the road from the venue so you can recreate the gig with your own tuneful vocals and your Coldplay favourites. This bar is very popular with the locals so you are sure to get a warm welcome. For a more authentic experience head to Nørrebro Brewery on Ryesgade which is one of Copenhagen’s many microbreweries. Taste one of 10 different, original, brewed locally, Danish beers and ask the staff about their recommendations as they are all knowledgeable on the subject. If you are looking for something a bit closer to home then have a look at our 10 Great Bars Within Stumbling Distance of Generator Hostel Copenhagen. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI-o25K6B-E&feature=player_embedded]Coldplay - Fix You[/ame] Keep on Dancing If you are looking to carry on the party then you are best off heading back into central Copenhagen and hitting a nightclub. One to try mid week is Den Glade Gris on Lille Kannikestræde, which means the happy pig, and they have a very happy and cosy atmosphere with tequila night on Tuesdays. Or check out Heidi’s Bier Bar, not far away on Vestergade, this is a genuine Tyrolean Bar in the heart of Copenhagen. Walk in here and you will get a taste of Oktoberfest all year round with more than 40 different kinds of foreign and Danish beer you are certain of finding a good pint. For something a bit mellower there are loads of late night jazz clubs in Copenhagen the city of jazz. Try the Jazz House on Niels Hemmingsensgade for some of the best that Copenhagen has to offer, this has music on most night so of the week. Also good is Jazz Club Loco on Helgesensgade which is famous for its promotion of more avant-garde jazz and encourages more of a two way dialogue between the audience and the performers. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G4isv_Fylg&feature=player_embedded]Coldplay - Paradise[/ame] Whatever you decide to do if you are in the city; pop in to the Generator Hostel Travel Shop for details and advice about getting there.

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http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2012/08/coldplay_at_xcel_energy_center_8_10_12.php#more Blog Author: Reed Fischer Key Quotes: "The show took plenty from Coldplay's fifth album, Mylo Xyloto -- both in terms of song material and stage aesthetics. Its cover art looks like it's been smeared with fluorescent paint by graffiti artists who are thorough enough not to leave a single spot unsplattered. Thus, Martin's upright piano looked like this, and early cannon blasts of brightly colored confetti served to color every other surface in the place." "In this place, the upbeat "God Put a Smile On Your Face" can incite deafening screams just through Martin's ad-libbed reference to "where the Mississippi flows," and at the outset of "Clocks," saying that they were going to party like it was 1999 might almost have you believe it." "An especially cloying "Fix You" and the motivational "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" (that title still gets me) wrapped it up in a fashion that reached for the stars that Bono so carefully aligned once U2 arguably created this template for a stadium rock experience that's anthemic at every turn, and never cuts with a sharp edge. Coldplay aren't necessarily the biggest (or the best), but it was easy to believe it for a couple hours."

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/arts/music/coldplay-xcel-energy-center-st-paul-review-photos Not sure whether this is the right place to put this, or if repost. But here's a review from the Daily Planet along with some photos. Key Quotes: "Seeing Coldplay at the Xcel Energy Center...I was stunned by the group’s individual and collective charisma, as well as their energetic performance." "The Twin Cities were the last stop on the American leg of Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto tour, and frontman Chris Martin assured the crowd they had all decided it would be the “best fucking show [they’d] ever played.” Their performance was certainly a spectacle, complete with oversized balloons, inflatable butterflies, and light-up bracelets for audience members." A sign of the group’s mass appeal, the audience was comprised of middle-aged parents, pre-teens, drunk fraternity brothers, and a number of 20 and 30somethings with a somewhat distant look about them that suggested they had been prime targets for Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head in the early 2000s. Shoot confetti out of a canon, though, ask people to sing along, and somehow these differences (along with a general lack of audience rhythm) matter much less."

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London. Jimmy Fallon or Craig Ferguson?

Seems reasonable. Teabag the queen?