16-Nov-08: Oklahoma City - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos [prev 10 Jul]

[busybeeburns]

Welcome to the thread for the above show which can be used for all discussion prior to, during and after the show.

One thread one show - should hopefully keep everyone organised and up-to-date with Coldplay on the road.

Did you get tickets?
Are you looking for tickets?
Are you looking for ticket swaps?
Need help/directions on getting to the show?
Not sure what the arrangements and rules are for the particular venue is?
Are you just bloody excited?
Do you have a review for the show?
Did you take any pictures... share them here!

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Setlist

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Glass Of Water
Speed Of Sound
Cemeteries Of London
Chinese Sleep Chant
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)
Talk (techno version)
The Hardest Part
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva La Vida
Lost!
The Scientist (acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will singing)
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
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Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends
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Yellow
The Escapist (outro)


Photos

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1551

Wiki reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/16_November_2008:_Ford_Center%2C_Oklahoma_City%2C_ OK%2C_USA


Videos


Life In Technicolor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYuCUst-veg

Violet Hill

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj_qzo9aTME

Clocks

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IVO3E6tl0-o

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SpOpRcARApY

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s76t17SZmVw

In My Place



Glass Of Water



Speed Of Sound



Cemeteries Of London

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=viIdFkwzgkQ

Chinese Sleep Chant



42



Fix You

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GaA720-aP0w

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=APg4bmjDtAQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r43b6VLg0X8

Strawberry Swing

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YtJbmJiB_Vo

God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=msMCE4NCPZU

Talk (techno version)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=msMCE4NCPZU

The Hardest Part

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ

Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)



Viva La Vida

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUuj4DRuMA

Lost!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bHDOHWOdHS0

The Scientist (acoustic)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hqITlieijkc

Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will singing)



Viva La Vida (remix interlude)



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Politik

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj4OXdhH_ns

Lovers In Japan

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=E7yjNbYyOvY

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TVHx1oeKtno

Death And All His Friends



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Yellow

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7aZDrjo30dI

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=D2J5E8sZYkw

The Escapist (outro)




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[EnglishSilk]

:D:D SO...at first got "fair seats" from Ticketmeister,, then went to fanprice.com and put in an offer for floor seats, and scored them within a half hour!!

I`m happy enough with the seats so I`ll stop there, and spring for the $$$big bucks$$$ seats when, HOPEFULLY, a SEATTLE or PORTLAND, OR show is announced!

So, guess that means Ive now got 2 spare tickets to OKC if anyone needs a seat....!

[busybeeburns]

good ;)

[EnglishSilk]

ohh,...C`MON!!! AM I THE ONLY PERSON GOING TO THE OKC SHOW???

I KNOW WE ARE FLIPPIN RURAL, BUT reallyyyy......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::thin king:..guess this means I get them all to myself, eh!:D:P

[EnglishSilk]

*bump*


Somebody please google OKC so you know it`s not a foreign country.....there MUST be someone else in the coldplaying world who is going to OKC concert???

I guess all the tickets sold there then will be for myself, ...and maybe Death and all his buddies?

[track17]

Hey, I'm going to be at the OKC show, so you're not alone. :D

[EnglishSilk]

WELL, HOT DAMN!! FINALLY! WHERE ARE YOU COMING FROM FOR THE SHOW?:shocked2:

[track17]

Haha, I'm in Edmond so it's not that far a venture from me. And you?

[EnglishSilk]

I`m coming in from Mayes County, northeast of Tulsa.

I think we will be alone at the show, apparently all other human form is anywhere
other than OKLAHOMA, according to this board..:D

[track17]

It does seem that way... I know of two other people going that go to my school and other than that I have no idea.

I have really crap seats in section 301. Where are you?

[EnglishSilk]

:smug:Floor seats, Sec. 4, row A,

also have 2 more seats(my original till i upgraded) that are Sec. 106, row T.
Unsure who exactly yet will be using those, may end up selling.

Have you seen Coldplay before?
I have, 3 times(London, Seattle, Portland) but never in OKC and I dunno if Ford Center is a good venue or not.:confused:

[Texasluvsjonny]

I`m coming in from Mayes County, northeast of Tulsa.

I think we will be alone at the show, apparently all other human form is anywhere
other than OKLAHOMA, according to this board..:DThere are humans in Okiehoma? :P *taunts you with my Texasness* :laugh3:

[track17]

^ We do exist... But I'm not originally from here so I don't count myself as Oklahoman. :laugh3:

:smug:Floor seats, Sec. 4, row A,

also have 2 more seats(my original till i upgraded) that are Sec. 106, row T.
Unsure who exactly yet will be using those, may end up selling.

Have you seen Coldplay before?
I have, 3 times(London, Seattle, Portland) but never in OKC and I dunno if Ford Center is a good venue or not.:confused:

Ohh, those are some great seats!

No, I haven't. I had tickets to the last time Coldplay came to OKC, but some things came up and I couldn't go. This is going to be my first time.
At my work some people were talking about taking their kids the Jonas Brothers concert at the Ford Center and they said it had bad acoustics which seems pretty upsetting... But we could just blame it on the horridness of the Jonas Brothers. :)

[Astera]

I will be their but I will be up in the nosebleeds :(

[Shinobili]

Hey i just joined this site, im a big coldplay fan. And i was just wondering where could i go to get some tickets for the Oklahoma City concert.

[EnglishSilk]

Hey, welcome! I haven`t checked to see if they are actually sold out for the OKC show...?

Also could check Craigslist.org, or even where i got mine, www.fanprice.com

Good luck, are you in Oklahoma, or coming from elsewhere?

[EnglishSilk]

Astera, which area in OK you located?

[okcthunder]

Hey all.

I'm going to the OKC show. I haven't seen Coldplay since Rush of Blood days at Red Rocks.

I've been checking out the set lists so far, and have a couple of questions.

Do they not play "Warning Sign" or "Green Eyes" anymore? :cry:
I love those songs, and hope one of them makes it onto the OKC
setlist.

Also, I'm seeing a song titled "Chinese Sleep Chant" on most of the set lists.
Does anyone know where this is from?

[EnglishSilk]

Hi and welcome!:)

They have been doing on and off an acoustic version of Green Eyes, maybe we`ll get lucky.

Chinese Sleep Chant is a hidden track on Viva La Vida.

Where are your seats for OKC located?

[EnglishSilk]

getting closer so....**BUMP**

wishes Carla/Chavi
or Mell/Angie were going to OKC to assit in stalking purposes, lol

[spangle50]

My boyfriend and I are going. I have been to 1 concert before when they came to OKC. It was so great I cried. I had floor seats then and you had to stand the entire time which was pretty exhausting. This time I went for lower level. My mom knows how much I love Coldplay so she surprised me and purchased tickets for me as well. Now I have some lower levels I am going to try to sell on Craigslist. I am super excited about the show.

[xxKels]

I` ll be there as well!

We have 1st level sec. 106 seats, and floor seats too.

I cant wait!

[okcthunder]

Hi and welcome!:)

They have been doing on and off an acoustic version of Green Eyes, maybe we`ll get lucky.

Chinese Sleep Chant is a hidden track on Viva La Vida.

Where are your seats for OKC located?


Thanks for the info.

Got seats on the floor about 14 rows back.
Should be a lot of fun. Let's hope for Green Eyes!

[Cid]

Hello everyone. I registered just so I could post this message.

I'm looking for tickets to this show. Went to the last one in OKC and absolutely loved it.

Would there be anyone out there willing to sell me a pair of tickets at face in lower or club level?

[whatsaheather]

i have two tickets to this concert available.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=280282669939

[VIVAcious]

I am going! And I am unbelievably excited as well...I have never seen them before but this show has been a long time coming for me.

I am kind of disappointed by the lack of OKC coldplayers though :(

MAN IT IS 10 DAYS AWAY!!!

[spangle50]

I am selling two tickets for section 116 Row N. I purchased these tickets and then found out that my mother purchased me tickets as a surprise. I am selling them both for $350 cash or paypal. I will meet in the OKC, Norman area to give them to you. Email me at mkstar007@cox.net if you are interested.
Thanks,
Melissa

[Tonsu]

I'm getting soooo excited about this particular gig, and really hope this thread will get a bit more active towards the gig and especially on the night itself!!

[busybeeburns]

Originally scheduled to perform in Oklahoma City on July 10, Coldplay finally roll their “Viva La Vida” North American Tour into the Ford Center on Sunday, Nov. 16, with special guests John Hopkins and Sleepercar in tow.

Due to production delays, Coldplay had to postpone several summer shows on the tour. Tickets already purchased for the July 10 date will be honored on Nov. 16.

Meanwhile, the British hitmakers' fourth album, “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends,” has sold more than 5 million copies — 5,728,000 to be exact — since its June 17 release, according to WorldWideAlbums.net. Globally, the album has become the biggest music success of 2008, topping World Wide's bestseller list.

The single, “Viva La Vida,” is the hottest selling album track so far, with more than 4 million combined CD and digital copies sold. Released prior to the album in early May, the song remains strong on charts around the world.

On Nov. 25, Coldplay will release “Prospekt's March,” an EP of eight songs that were originally intended for inclusion on the album. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin explains on the band's Website that the tracks weren't finished in time to meet the completion deadline for the “Viva La Vida” LP. The band will also release a deluxe two-disc “Viva La Vide: Prospekt's March Edition” on that date.

In other Coldplay news, the band has released a new video for “Lovers In Japan” on iTunes. Shot in London by Mat Whitecross, it's based on the new “Osaka Sun” mix of the song and features fireworks, butterflies and bassist Guy Berryman on a trapeze.

Meanwhile, entries have been flooding in for the “Lost?” video competition, in which the band is asking fans to make a video for the acoustic version of the track. The winner will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to see Coldplay in London in December, from wherever they live. Deadline is Nov. 30. For entry information, go online to http://emi.emreact.com/go.asp?/bEMU001/qPKNF5A/xIFX85A. To check out the best entries so far, head to the official Coldplay YouTube page.

The band says no swanky equipment is needed, just a good idea.

IN CONCERT

Coldplay

With: John Hopkins, Sleepercar.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.

Where: Ford Center, 100 W Reno.

Tickets: Ford Center box office, Macy's Suncoast Movie Co. or FYE locations, by phone at (405) 235-8288 or online at ticketmaster.com.

Information: (405) 602-8700.

http://newsok.com/better-four-months-late-than-never./article/3321344

[xxKels]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!


4 DAYS TO GO TILL MY CHRISFIX!!!:P:kiss:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

(I REPEAT, MOVE OVER GWYNIE!

I`M COMING FOR YOUR MAN!!!:wink3::wink3::wink3::wink3:

[okcthunder]

Anyone have a quess as to when Coldplay will actually come on stage?

I have a newborn, and live very close to the venue.
Getting a baby sitter for the first time so the nerves are there.
I'd like to be to able to make sure the baby is sleeping,
then head over to the Ford Center.

7:30 doors open right?
8:00 opening band
??? - coldplay?

any help would be great.

*_*

[Cobalt]

I think they come on at 9 or 9:30

[okcthunder]

thanks cobalt!

I'll plan on showing up around 15 to 9. I should be safe then.

[mynamisdwb]

Derek here... Coming all the way from central texas to be with all you Okies!!!! Dallas had shitty seats and Ford Center is much smaller so even cheap tickets aren't that bad. First time to see Coldplay!!!!! WOOT!!!!!!!

[busybeeburns]

welcome to coldplaying derek ;)

[Tonsu]

Yes welcome Derek! :)

So who's down for the gig-watch here on the thread then? I'll be here :D

[unclebobbyjr]

I just recently became a fan of coldplay. I think it was about 6 months ago I was on iTunes (yes, I buy my music from iTunes) and I happened to see the song Yello. I remembered hearing it on the radio and decided to go ahead and download it along with a couple of other songs on the Parachute album. A couple of days later I downloaded the rest of the songs and then about 2 weeks later i downloaded everything iTunes had for coldplay. I was hooked.

So now I am going to their concert in OKC and I can't wait.

Just for kicks I am blogging about my adventure. Check it out if you'd like.

gonnaseecoldplay.blogspot.com (http://gonnaseecoldplay.blogspot.com)

[okcthunder]

I'm a little worried the people of OKC being a little quiet....

and if they mention obama, there may be a riot.


we can only hope for a miracle....
:laugh3:

[xxKels]

I'm a little worried the people of OKC being a little quiet....

and if they mention obama, there may be a riot.


we can only hope for a miracle....
:laugh3:


Well we are coming from Mayes County...

and I will FOR SURE be mentioning OBAMA just in hopes it sends everyone

running, so I can have the band all to my self!!!!:sneaky::wink3::P

But yes, it SUCKS the lack of enthusiasim for this show! I`m ashamed of my fellow Okies...:embarassed::(

I guarentee I will be the happiest one there, rockin out like never before!!!:D

[unclebobbyjr]

I'm a little worried the people of OKC being a little quiet....


:laugh3:

I am driving with some friend from Bartlesville and I know I won't be quiet. I just hope I am not the only one singing the songs out loud.

[track17]

My friend and his brother are going with me and we've been pretty excited all week. We're going to be as enthusiastic as we can all the way up in section 301. :D

[xxKels]

Yaaay! Finally few more bodies!

[Tonsu]

Yaaay! Finally few more bodies!

Yes, at long last getting busier in here :)

I'm trying to plan my snacks and drinks for the party we're gonna have on this thread here. So far only come up with a Glass of Water though lol :P

[melanieau]

Come on Okies!! Let's get this thread going!

:dance:

[Pris]

Yes, at long last getting busier in here :)

I'm trying to plan my snacks and drinks for the party we're gonna have on this thread here. So far only come up with a Glass of Water though lol :P

:lol:

[xxKels]

:jester: Got my party hat on!!!

:love:Ready for some hot Jonny/Chrissy love!!!

:cowboy::indianchief:OKIEHOMA Welcomes COLDPLAY WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN!!

:lipsrsealed2::lipsrsealed2::lipsrsealed2:AND ,,,I got a SECRET!!!!(stay tuned...)



:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:


Get ready to rock, OKC! Our boys are BACK!!!:flutterby::flutterby::flutterby::flutterby ::flutterby::flutterby::flutterby::flutterby::flut terby::flutterby:

[FixYougirl]

Have a great evening, my friends !

[Tonsu]

I'm trying to plan my snacks and drinks for the party we're gonna have on this thread here. So far only come up with a Glass of Water though lol :P

:lol:

I wish they'd called it Death and All His Favourite Snacks and Drinks (Salt and Vinegar Crisps, Tacos, Donuts, and Beers) - would have made things easier for me!! :P



:lipsrsealed2::lipsrsealed2::lipsrsealed2:AND ,,,I got a SECRET!!!!(stay tuned...)


That the 'secret' plan to wear a long coat with little on underneath for all that flashing at the Ramp of Love, hmmmmmmm? :sneaky::wink3::D

[Astera]

I will be getting a hotel right across the street from the Ford Center tomorrow :p

[Tonsu]

Wow, quite a few people going then after all!!

Oh it'd be so nice if some of you guys got together :)

[Lore]

:curtain:

[melanieau]

:dance:

[okcthunder]

coldplay is in okc tonight!

lets go find them!!!

[melanieau]

tomorrow...the boys will be there tomorow:wink:

in fact, I bet they could be doing the Texas Two Step riiiiiiiiiiiight now:D

[flav]

hey, Oklahoma has plenty of coldplayers.....and I am the biggest one. Section1 row g. going w/ acrew of 20 from Enid. Happy show everyone!

[flav]

I am sure they are in OKC tonite (saturday) hanging w/ Wayne from Flaming Lips

[the.hardest.part]

I'm with Mel on this one. They'll be in by 3 pm tomorrow ;) :D

[xxKels]

^^Ditto, ditto! They wont be in OKC till Sunday, hehe;):D:smug:

[xxKels]

hey, Oklahoma has plenty of coldplayers.....and I am the biggest one. Section1 row g. going w/ acrew of 20 from Enid. Happy show everyone!


OOOOH, But How I beg to Differ!!......

;):D:smug:


meh/ but have fun anyway!:P

[Cobalt]

I know your secret :evil:

[melanieau]

:whistle:

[Tonsu]

Today's the big day :indianbrave:

Oooh, it's freezing right now in OKC....let's hope Chris and the boys do a grand job warming everyone's cockles tonight eh

[Tonsu]

C'mon Okies, watcha doing, sleeping? :laugh3:

*ponders own sleep schedule today so he can stay up all night*

[xxKels]

Hey, take note of your own mood before pondering if us Okies are still sleeping......lol

[Tonsu]

lol *yawns*

[VIVAcious]

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
Oh how I have waited for this day since the 5th grade.

Funny story: My mother got a phonecall the other day while I was sitting in the living room. I heard her say something like "well we got 4 tickets" and " that would have been a long drive for nothing" so of course she was talking about the concert. I was freaked and my eyes glossed over (or so my sister tells me) and then my mom storms out of the living room and then back in a couple minutes later and tells me the concert has been canceled because there has been an "accident". I immediately burst into tears. It was terrible.

[Tonsu]

VIVAcious, was your Mum joking??!

Really hope she was, and that you'll have a great time at the gig!! :)

Getting ready to try to have some of tonight's sleep now instead of later on so I can be back on here ready to go for the partaay :dance:

[Carlaatje]

are we expefcting live updates?

[melanieau]

I'd say there is a good chance of live updates tonight.

:dance:

[Lore]

:o

who's going :dance:?

[but a dream]

How many more hours now?

It's almost 5am and I'm still awake :( so I was thinking I might as well use the time constructively.

That means following a live thread :P

[melanieau]

6 hours until show time...

[but a dream]

Damn I'll be @ work already.

:rolleyes:

*saunters off to sleep then*

[melanieau]

Damn I'll be @ work already.

:rolleyes:

*saunters off to sleep then*

Sorry Min:(

[but a dream]

It's not your fault Mel.

I hate this time zone difference :(

[Mimixxx]

ditto :(

[melanieau]

ditto

Time zones can suck it. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Tonsu]

ditto

might try to grab an hour or two's more sleep in half an hour

*yawn*

[Mimixxx]

Good idea Pete.

[sweetybfly]

I am so excited to be going to the show! This is my first live show (and first concert ever) so I am excited that it is to go and see Coldplay!

[Mimixxx]

Great! :D Have a great time and welcome to the forum :D

[melanieau]

I am so excited to be going to the show! This is my first live show (and first concert ever) so I am excited that it is to go and see Coldplay!

YAY! Have fun! It is an awesome show!

:dance:

[Carlaatje]

aww have fun!!!! :dance:

[Tonsu]

Wow 23 degrees C in OKC today - keep your fluids up ladies and gents :D

[okcthunder]

Getting pumped for the concert tonight.
only 3 or 4 more hours!

I'm surprizing my gf. She thinks were
going to some local show at a club.
Will she ever be shocked
when we end up in front of the ford center
with floor seats to coldplay.

lets be loud everyone.
its as sunday night in oklahoma....
we may need to pick up the slack.

[KissesBirds]

Goodness, gracious! There are a lot of nice bfs on this board. :wideeyed:

[roche714]

Kimchi,
What happened to the girl that you met up with in London,I forgot her name.I havent seen her post in ages..

[busybeeburns]

Wow 23 degrees C in OKC today - keep your fluids up ladies and gents :D23c in November?? :o

[busybeeburns]

Getting pumped for the concert tonight.
only 3 or 4 more hours!

I'm surprizing my gf. She thinks were
going to some local show at a club.
Will she ever be shocked
when we end up in front of the ford center
with floor seats to coldplay.

lets be loud everyone.
its as sunday night in oklahoma....
we may need to pick up the slack.
come back with a review! :D

[Tonsu]

xxkels is right outside where the cars will pass, and has been talking to a few girls from here :)

Kimchi,
What happened to the girl that you met up with in London,I forgot her name.I havent seen her post in ages..

You mean Szonj (Szonja) my friend? Aw, I haven't heard from her in ages, though I think someone else was gonna try get in touch with her recently. I hope she'll be back here soon, she's a great gal.

23c in November?? :o

Yep, and it was 0c last night, going down to 4 tonight again. Gotta love this iGoogle homepage thingy :D - even lets me know it's 13c in Osaka right now, with that sun poking it's head just above the clouds :cool:

[melanieau]

what's happening Pete?

[Tonsu]

The cars all passed by with Chris, Will and everyone else but didn't stop for our girls to say hello :(

Kels is at Will Call right now but their tickets haven't turned up yet.....just on the phone to her now. Hope they'll turn up soon.

[melanieau]

The cars all passed by with Chris, Will and everyone else but didn't stop for our girls to say hello :(

Kels is at Will Call right now but their tickets haven't turned up yet.....just on the phone to her now. Hope they'll turn up soon.

Well I feared they would not stop as they have not been stopping at all lately. :(

Keep us posted, Pete.;)

*fingers crossed*

[Christa42]

Dang, that cold! the boys will heat it up for yall. does anyone think they will play anything new? or old new? Obama is on 60 Minutes now

[Tonsu]

Breaking news!! - I hear the Bananaramas in OKC are pretty tasty :P

[Tonsu]

xxkels has got her tickets now!!

Not all seated together, in two groups of two, but at least they're splendid seats :sunny:

[melanieau]

xxkels has got her tickets now!!

Not all seated together, in two groups of two, but at least they're good seats :sunny:

WHOOP!

:dance:

[Christa42]

great reporting Kimchi!

[Tonsu]

great reporting Kimchi!

Thanks Christa1 but that's probably the end of my reporting now - I don't really have any way to get in touch once they've gone in :(

<edit> oh well, at least i've hit a posting ratio of 1.00 with this post, for the first time ever :D

[melanieau]

Perhaps Jon Hopkins is...doing whatever it is that he does as we speak:D

[the.hardest.part]

DJ-ing?

[melanieau]

DJ-ing?

:D

Yeah, yeah that's it, that's the ticket!

Hello Gianna:D

[Tonsu]

Ooh, one hour till LiT (2??) kicks off isn't it?

[melanieau]

Ooh, one hour till LiT (2??) kicks off isn't it?

maybe just 45 minutes...they've been going on early...

[Julie]

LiT2?
wait have they played it at any other concerts?

[melanieau]

LiT2?
wait have they played it at any other concerts?

I think Pete's just got some wishful thinking going on;)

[Tonsu]

Jon Hopkins just came on...finally got through to Kels on the phone...sounded good!!

more to follow asap

[Julie]

oh okay haha i was bout to say... :D

[jo_saw_sparks]

hiya everyone =]

[Tonsu]

Heya jo!!

Well, here's the word from the floor of the gig....Kels surprised her Mum with front row tickets. YES Coldplaying.com's very own EnglishSilk (Karen) is in the house, and seated at the end of the front row next to the RAMP OF LOVE no less!!!!!!!!!!!!

WooooooHOOOOOOO :dance:

[Mimixxx]

:dance:

[melanieau]

Go KAREN! Get ready to have your socks knocked off! The Ramp of Love is AWESOME!

:dance:

[Tonsu]

WE LOVE YOU ENGLISHSILK YOU GO GET YOUR MAN (CHRISSY) TONIGHT* YA HEAR US??!!

:dance::dance::dance:

:kiss:








* and not for the first time, lol.

[jo_saw_sparks]

Heya jo!!

Well, here's the word from the floor of the gig....Kels surprised her Mum with front row tickets. YES Coldplaying.com's very own EnglishSilk (Karen) is in the house, and seated at the end of the front row next to the RAMP OF LOVE no less!!!!!!!!!!!!

WooooooHOOOOOOO :dance:

NICE!!
what time is it over there? have the support acts started?

[Julie]

its 8:37
probaly im not that familar with that stuff

[jo_saw_sparks]

OOH so theyll be on soon!

[melanieau]

anything else from Kels, Pete? Perhaps they'll be starting closer to 9pm

[Tonsu]

Trying to call her now Mel she must be busy licking that ramp of love lol :D

[melanieau]

Trying to call her now Mel she must be busy licking that ramp of love lol :D

:lol:

I bet she's gonna wait until Chris and Jonny are on it to do that:wink3:

[jo_saw_sparks]

:laugh3:

[melanieau]

Got a text from Kels and it sounds like she and Karen are RAWKING OUT!

:dance:

[Tonsu]

:lol:

I bet she's gonna wait until Chris and Jonny are on it to do that:wink3:

She's having pictures taken right under the ramp right now :P

[melanieau]

She's having pictures taken right under the ramp right now :P

I bet she is:D

[melanieau]

It's got to be close now.....

Jay-Z?

Blue Danube?

The suspense is palpable.....so excited for them!

[Tonsu]

Jay-Z just started :)

(listened to it hear in my little flat in Kent)

[Tonsu]

They're on in three minutes and counting :D

[melanieau]

The roadies are break dancing right now!! FUN!

:dance:

[Tonsu]

Listening to the Blue Danube now :)

[Tonsu]

And here they come!!

[Tonsu]

LIT right now

[Tonsu]

Lol my ears can't take much more Karen and Kels screaming I'm gonna hang up :D

[melanieau]

Oh wow Pete! They must be so excited right now....seeing them through the black curtain...awwww...good times:D

[harrisc_42]

Hi everyone. I'm a very new die-hard coldplay fan. I saw them in St. Paul Friday night and now I'm hooked. Just thought I'd see what is the norm for these threads during and immediately after the shows. Are people pretty good about quickly posting pics, vids and reviews?

[Tonsu]

Hey harrisc_42, welcome to the board my friend :) Every thread's different I guess, but people are pretty great about posting eveything they find on the net right here, so keep your eyes glued, you're in the right place :D

[melanieau]

They may be getting some ramp love right now:D

[harrisc_42]

Good to hear. I feel so fortunate to have experienced the Viva La Vida tour, but I wish I had been "enlightened" earlier so I could've gone to more than one show. I want to see them again!

[melanieau]

:bomb:

no updates


Come on Kels!

[Tonsu]

harrisc they'll be back, don't worry, or you could always come over to London next year to join our party at Wembley Stadium :)

Right, my 'mole' has gone quiet, so I'm gonna go to bed...after a final quick listen of Green Eyes (just for Karen) :sunny:

Thanks a lot to everyone who's been here with me through this, especially to Mel.

Sweet dreams all :kiss:

Pete

[melanieau]

harrisc they'll be back, don't worry, or you could always come over to London next year to join our party at Wembley Stadium :)

Right, my 'mole' has gone quiet, so I'm gonna go to bed...after a final quick listen of Green Eyes (just for Karen) :sunny:

Thanks a lot to everyone who's been here with me through this, especially to Mel.

Sweet dreams all :kiss:

Pete

Green Eyes for Karen......amazing...can't wait to hear all about it:)

[roche714]

Are they going to play Green Eyes especially for Karen??I remember someone gave them a letter at the Bakery from Karen.That would be unbelievable

[melanieau]

Are they going to play Green Eyes especially for Karen??I remember someone gave them a letter at the Bakery from Karen.That would be unbelievable


*fingers crossed*

Could be happening right now:D

[roche714]

so exciting!!!

[melanieau]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for Karen!

:dance:

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Great but whos Karen????

[melanieau]

Great but whos Karen????

oh dear....

EnglishSilk is Karen;)

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

oh dear....

EnglishSilk is Karen;)

Ohhhhhh...ok thanks!..sorry for askin such a stupid Q.

[Montreal]

who gives a shit?

[melanieau]

Ohhhhhh...ok thanks!..sorry for askin suck a stupid Q.

:lol:

don't worry about it...most people were calling her EnglishSilk anyway...:)

[melanieau]

who gives a shit?

most of the people on this board...take your negativity elsewhere please;)

[Tonsu]

who gives a shit?

Chris does ;)

Good enough for you?

[melanieau]

Chris does ;)

Good enough for you?

Did you hear Green Eyes, Pete?:inquisitive:

[Montreal]

most of the people on this board...take your negativity elsewhere please;)

NO I meant about "Karen"

[melanieau]

NO I meant about "Karen"


what the hell did you THINK I was talking about?? Of course I was talking about Karen.

[Montreal]

I thought you were saying that Karen had green eyes

then I realise that she wanted to hear "green eyes at the show:

confused confusded

[Tonsu]

Did you hear Green Eyes, Pete?:inquisitive:

Nawww, should I try to phone again?

NO I meant about "Karen"

So did we, please vacate the thread and try not to bump your head on the 'Chris loves Karen' banner on the way out ;):P

[melanieau]

^you could try if you want Pete...I'm guessing they may have already done it by now....hmmm


I thought you were saying that Karen had green eyes

then I realise that she wanted to hear "green eyes at the show:

confused confusded

she didn't just want to hear green eyes. chris wanted to dedicate it to her;)

[Tonsu]

I thought you were saying that Karen had green eyes

then I realise that she wanted to hear "green eyes at the show:

confused confusded

She DOES have green eyes.

And, yes she does want to hear it!

And she hopefully will!!

[Tonsu]

Lol I finally did get through on the phone and got promptly hung up on...guess they're having fun :D

goodnight all xxx k

[melanieau]

Lol I finally did get through on the phone and got promptly hung up on...guess they're having fun :D

goodnight all xxx k

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

Sleep well Pete! Oh the tales the girls will be able to tell!!!!

[KissesBirds]

I'm hoping for Jonny belly pics or video! C'mon xxkels! Please! :lol:

[melanieau]

I'm hoping for Jonny belly pics or video! C'mon xxkels! Please! :lol:

they are right up against the ramp of love so chances are GOOD:D

[melanieau]

awww.show is over...i'm guessing around 10:45 or so it was over...

Can't wait to hear all about it.

Hope Karen and her fam get back ok.

:kiss:

[the.hardest.part]

Green Eyes is so goooood! Especially when you're 2 feet away from Chris!:wideeyed::wink3::bomb:

[okcthunder]

Just got home.

Crowd was pretty loud, and helped ease my earlier fears.

My thoughts soon...

[Montreal]

same setlist?

[Cobalt]

*waiting patiently...* Can't wait to hear stuff about this :smiley:

[busybeeburns]

Crowd: Estimated 20,000.

Top highlight: In an evening full of highlights, "Viva la Vida” was one of the crowd’s favorites. Lead singer Chris Martin was almost evangelical, dancing and twirling around the stage, conducting the crowd and his fans, ending the song lying on the stage as the crowd sang his final notes.

Reviewer’s take: Coldplay impressed and energized its Oklahoma City audience playing many favorites from its long career, including "Clocks,” "Fix You,” and many from its latest album, "Viva la Vida.” Martin has so much energy and plays directly to his crowd, keeping them happy the entire time.

http://newsok.com/concert-review/article/3322754

[xxKels]

HEY ALL!! JUST GOT HOME @ NOW 4:40 AM!!!!!!!!!!


OMG!!!!!!!!!

JUST A TEASER TILL I GET A FULL REVIEW UP AFTER A BIT OF SLEEP!:P


WHOEVER DID THIS....THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

THE "GREEN EYES" DEDICATION TO KAREN NEVER HAPPENED! BUT!!!!

EVEN BETTER!!!!!! ENGLISH SILKS FAVE SONG EVER IS HARDEST PART, AND THATS JUST WHAT CHRISSY GAVE HER!!!!! 3 TIMES, HE SAID, "FOR KAREN!"TO KAREN", FOR KAREN"!!!!!!!!!


KAREN WENT *THUD*:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:...: inquisitive::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked 2:....:lol::lol::lol::lol::kiss::kiss::kiss:

THIS WAS THE BEST DREAM COME TRUE EVER!!!

EVEN THE SECURITY TEAM WAS HOVERED AROUND HER, EVEN TAKING HER CAM UNDER THE RAMP OF LOVE TO TAKE PICS OF THE BOYS GUITARS!!!! CHRISSY SLUNG THE SWEAT, KAREN CAUGHT IT!:laugh3:

CHRIS RAN THE RAMP WITH HAND EXTENDED, KAREN CAUGHT IT!!:laugh3:


I CANT YET PUT THIS ALL INTO WORDS, IT WAS ALL SOOO AMAZING!:shocked2:

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU:kiss::kiss::kiss: (THAT GOES TO YOU KIMCHI BABY!:kiss:)




FRONT ROW PICS COMING SOON(after i figure out how to do this!!)

Thanks Mel, Peter, for keping the thread up and running whilst English Silk whupped my ass and showed me how to really ROCK FOR COLDPLAY!!!

[Tonsu]

So you had a good night then? :D

[Cobalt]

:stunned:

Awww! :nice::wacky:

[Christa42]

OMG, that is so amazing, so happy for all of you, Karen must be flying high with all her butterflies

[Tonsu]

Hope I'm not stealing Kels's thunder (she really does need to sleep!!) in saying that there were no real surprises in the set - only (and I say only!!) that Chris played The Hardest Part, dedicated three times To EngllishSilk WOOOOOHOOOOOO

:dance::dance::dance:

[CookyMnstr]

THE "GREEN EYES" DEDICATION TO KAREN NEVER HAPPENED! BUT!!!!

EVEN BETTER!!!!!! ENGLISH SILKS FAVE SONG EVER IS HARDEST PART, AND THATS JUST WHAT CHRISSY GAVE HER!!!!! 3 TIMES, HE SAID, "FOR KAREN!"TO KAREN", FOR KAREN"!!!!!!!!!


KAREN WENT *THUD*:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:...: inquisitive::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked 2:....:lol::lol::lol::lol::kiss::kiss::kiss:

THIS WAS THE BEST DREAM COME TRUE EVER!!!

Awwwwwww Chris!:heart: That's awesome...
I know I'm a big softy, and I'm really tired right now, but THAT just made me get all teary-eyed!:cry::) FanFUCKINGtastic!!!:dance:

[melanieau]

HEY ALL!! JUST GOT HOME @ NOW 4:40 AM!!!!!!!!!!


OMG!!!!!!!!!

JUST A TEASER TILL I GET A FULL REVIEW UP AFTER A BIT OF SLEEP!:P


WHOEVER DID THIS....THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

THE "GREEN EYES" DEDICATION TO KAREN NEVER HAPPENED! BUT!!!!

EVEN BETTER!!!!!! ENGLISH SILKS FAVE SONG EVER IS HARDEST PART, AND THATS JUST WHAT CHRISSY GAVE HER!!!!! 3 TIMES, HE SAID, "FOR KAREN!"TO KAREN", FOR KAREN"!!!!!!!!!


KAREN WENT *THUD*:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:...: inquisitive::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked 2:....:lol::lol::lol::lol::kiss::kiss::kiss:

THIS WAS THE BEST DREAM COME TRUE EVER!!!

EVEN THE SECURITY TEAM WAS HOVERED AROUND HER, EVEN TAKING HER CAM UNDER THE RAMP OF LOVE TO TAKE PICS OF THE BOYS GUITARS!!!! CHRISSY SLUNG THE SWEAT, KAREN CAUGHT IT!:laugh3:

CHRIS RAN THE RAMP WITH HAND EXTENDED, KAREN CAUGHT IT!!:laugh3:


I CANT YET PUT THIS ALL INTO WORDS, IT WAS ALL SOOO AMAZING!:shocked2:

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU:kiss::kiss::kiss: (THAT GOES TO YOU KIMCHI BABY!:kiss:)




FRONT ROW PICS COMING SOON(after i figure out how to do this!!)

Thanks Mel, Peter, for keping the thread up and running whilst English Silk whupped my ass and showed me how to really ROCK FOR COLDPLAY!!!

:dance: WOW! I hope hope hope someone got The Hardest Part on video so Karen cn watch it over and over and over:D

Can't wait for the whole story!

:dance:

[busybeeburns]

http://photos.newsok.com/2/showimage/516264/medium

It’s hard to know what to love best about Coldplay — the music, of course, every rock ballad a smashing crowd favorite, but there’s also the high-energy stage presence of the band and its evangelical, marching-band leader. Then there’s the colorful retro grunge clothing reminiscent of the ’80s, the painted guitars and piano; and the pulsing laser light show complete with drop-down balloons that alternately change colors, go psychedelic or show images of the band in full symphony.

Coldplay’s debut concert at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday night was a feast for the senses.

The band had two opening acts: Sleepercar, out of El Paso, Texas, which pleased the crowd with its strong vocals and nice harmony; and Jon Hopkins, who’s computer techno sound combined with animated graphics on a projector screen make one imagine a demented Dr. Seuss dropping acid.

But it was Coldplay the audience came to see, and from the opening swells of the first song, “Life in Technicolor,” the rowdy crowd was on its feet, dancing, singing and shouting appreciation — and the Brits more than returned the favor.

After the opening instrumental, Coldplay launched into “Violet Hill,” a song that asks, “If you love me, won’t you let me know.” The crowd roared its response. Martin’s piano was rolled onstage, and after a quick “Hi” the band played “Clocks,” a brilliant piano-driven piece that takes Martin’s voice through a range of octives. Lasers shot everywhere and the audience became almost frenzied. Next on the playlist was “In My Place.”

Martin displayed so much energy through each song — conducting the band, then the audience — all with a flick of the wrist or a wave of his arm. He skipped, twirled, marched, jogged in place, threw himself nearly into a backbend and ran from one side of the u-shaped stage to the other, at times appearing as if he would launch himself into the audience. At other times, he serenaded from his knees or even sang the final notes of songs lying flat on his back on the stage.

After “Speed of Sound” Martin said it was about time to say a proper hello. “We’re happier than we can possibly imagine to be here,” he said. Martin apologized for delaying the concert from its original scheduled appearance in July, but the crowd seemed overly pleased to have the band even four months late. Martin changed his lyrics several times to match his surroundings. On the eerie “Cemeteries of London,” the chorus became “and the night over Oklahoma City ...” In “Politik,” a line became, “Give me a street in Oklahoma City named after the Flaming Lips.”

As tradition in every Coldplay concert, Martin turned his microphone to his audience for the chorus on “Fix You,” and everyone sang along to one of the band’s most touching ballads. “That’s the best singing we’ve had in a long, long time,” Martin praised. Next, guitarist Jonny Buckland and Guy Berryman got the crowd to clap along to “Strawberry Swing,” from the latest CD “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends.” The single “Viva La Vida” brought the crowd to a new level of energy, jumping, dancing, clapping and singing along.

The Ford Center, which can hold up to 20,5000, was packed to the rafters except for sections behind the stage.

“I have to say that as a band we’re thoroughly impressed for a Sunday night in Oklahoma,” Martin said.

The band moved from center stage several times during the nearly 2-hour set going to a lighted box on stage left to sing “God Put a Smile UponYour Face” and “The Hardest Part,” then later to a stage in the rear of the arena just under the second level to sing, “The Scientist.”

Coldplay was near perfect, sounding every bit as great in person as they do on albums. Ironically, the only moment of loss during the night was when Martin’s voice broke on the final notes of “Lost,” but with a bit of laughter at himself, the audience cheered him on anyway.

One of the best moments of the night was during the song “Lovers in Japan” when multicolored paper butterflies rained down on the audience in a neon confetti. After singing “Death and All His Friends” the band left the stage to return for an encore of “Yellow.” Martin told the audience they’d sung everything they possibly could and wished everyone happy holidays before sending them off fully content. Viva La Coldplay.

http://www.newsok.com/coldplay-entrances-oklahoma-city-audience/article/3322755/?custom_click=lead_story_title

[Lore]

woah karen :dance:


awesome :dance:

[Mimixxx]

Yay for Karen, I'm so glad :D :kiss:

[Lore]

the coldplaying karma is the best thing ever :dance:

[melanieau]

the coldplaying karma is the best thing ever :dance:

Indeed:D

[Lore]

:lol: you know a lot about it, huh? :P

[Tonsu]

Kels has the most amazing stories, hope she's resting well now and will have plenty of energy later to spill the beans :D

[melanieau]

:lol: you know a lot about it, huh? :P

just a little:D

[Lore]

can't wait to read her review

[melanieau]

Kels has the most amazing stories, hope she's resting well now and will have plenty of energy later to spill the beans :D

Can you tell us how Karen is faring, Pete?:\

[Tonsu]

Can you tell us how Karen is faring, Pete?:\

Karen is safe back resting I believe Mel, no doubt absolutely exhausted after teaching Oklahoma how to properly 'greet' the boys :lol:

[Mimixxx]

That's good to know :)

[Tonsu]

I cannot resist posting this (sorry kels!) but she said that at one point Karen was virtually lying on the RoL herself, trying to snap a piccie of Chris right there and Jonny playing over him, for all her friends here at coldplaying.com :P

*fears he's gonna get a slapping sometime soon and says no more :laugh3:*

[Mimixxx]

:lol: GO KAREN! :D

[the.hardest.part]

I cannot resist posting this (sorry kels!) but she said that at one point Karen was virtually lying on the RoL herself, trying to snap a piccie of Chris right there and Jonny playing over him, for all her friends here at coldplaying.com :P

*fears he's gonna get a slapping sometime soon and says no more :laugh3:*

LOL! No way! Thats so amazing! Cant wait to hear all about it!

[Tonsu]

LOL! No way! Thats so amazing! Cant wait to hear all about it!

Lol I chatted to Karen on Gmail a few days ago and she said she was gonna be chasing the boys along the ramp, I thought she was joking!! :P

[melanieau]

Lol I chatted to Karen on Gmail a few days ago and she said she was gonna be chasing the boys along the ramp, I thought she was joking!! :P


:wideeyed: Anxiously awaiting ROL pics!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[spangle50]

Anyone have the set list yet. I want to burn a CD of the songs in order from the concert. Also if Karen / Englishsilk is out there send me a message I think I recorded the entire song he dedicated to you on my phone. Not top quality but I know that you might want it.

[spangle50]

And by the way ..... amazing..... just amazing.

[okcthunder]

Well kids no one mentioned this but we got a song last night that
no one has heard before.

Coldplay did half of "Waiting for Superman" a cover
from the local boys Flaming Lips. Wayne of the lips was
probably there, I didn't see him, but I've seen him
at the Ford Center for other alternative acts.

We got a new song! nananana hehe!

Same set list otherwise. I was waiting and hoping for Green Eyes,
but the one off cover song was special, we can't get greedy can we?

On a personal note my girlfriend didn't realize we were
at a coldplay concert until we sat down. I told her we
were going to see a local band in club next to the Ford Center.
When we were walking by the Ford Center, I said suuuurprize
we are going to see a baketball game tonight. My girlfriend
looked completely shocked. So I pull out the tickets and we go
inside. We head to our section, and she asked why there was a stage
and no basketball floor set up. I said it was an ESPN game
and that they were probably having a concert beforehand.
She looked very confused. Finally we sat down 12 rows center
stage on the floor, and she looked around saw all the coldplay
t-shirts and caught on. We were only in our seats about10 minutes
before the lights went down.

Overall the crowd was better than expected, and as mentioned
in another review posted "good for a sunday night in oklahoma".
People really seemed to love the scientist acoustic bit. Fix You
was so damn good too. That was the moment my girl really
was hooked in to the show.

What a night!

[Tonsu]

Anyone have the set list yet. I want to burn a CD of the songs in order from the concert. Also if Karen / Englishsilk is out there send me a message I think I recorded the entire song he dedicated to you on my phone. Not top quality but I know that you might want it.

Yes, Karen's got the set list!!

I've already asked Kels for a copy for me, I'm sure you can have one too if you'd be kind enough to let her have the recording you made :P

Am gonna send you a PM now :)

[Mimixxx]

Well kids no one mentioned this but we got a song last night that
no one has heard before.

Coldplay did half of "Waiting for Superman" a cover
from the local boys Flaming Lips. Wayne of the lips was
probably there, I didn't see him, but I've seen him
at the Ford Center for other alternative acts.

We got a new song! nananana hehe!

Same set list otherwise. I was waiting and hoping for Green Eyes,
but the one off cover song was special, we can't get greedy can we?

On a personal note my girlfriend didn't realize we were
at a coldplay concert until we sat down. I told her we
were going to see a local band in club next to the Ford Center.
When we were walking by the Ford Center, I said suuuurprize
we are going to see a baketball game tonight. My girlfriend
looked completely shocked. So I pull out the tickets and we go
inside. We head to our section, and she asked why there was a stage
and no basketball floor set up. I said it was an ESPN game
and that they were probably having a concert beforehand.
She looked very confused. Finally we sat down 12 rows center
stage on the floor, and she looked around saw all the coldplay
t-shirts and caught on. We were only in our seats about10 minutes
before the lights went down.

Overall the crowd was better than expected, and as mentioned
in another review posted "good for a sunday night in oklahoma".
People really seemed to love the scientist acoustic bit. Fix You
was so damn good too. That was the moment my girl really
was hooked in to the show.

What a night!

Wow thanks for the song info.

And I LOVE your surprise for you gf, how very sweet! She must have been stoked when she finally realised where you'd taken her :nice:

[Denise]

Just read what happened with Karen and this is just great, it must've been a really unforgettable night for her :nice:

[clisaj]

HEY ALL!! JUST GOT HOME @ NOW 4:40 AM!!!!!!!!!!


OMG!!!!!!!!!

JUST A TEASER TILL I GET A FULL REVIEW UP AFTER A BIT OF SLEEP!:P


WHOEVER DID THIS....THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

THE "GREEN EYES" DEDICATION TO KAREN NEVER HAPPENED! BUT!!!!

EVEN BETTER!!!!!! ENGLISH SILKS FAVE SONG EVER IS HARDEST PART, AND THATS JUST WHAT CHRISSY GAVE HER!!!!! 3 TIMES, HE SAID, "FOR KAREN!"TO KAREN", FOR KAREN"!!!!!!!!!


KAREN WENT *THUD*:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:...: inquisitive::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked 2:....:lol::lol::lol::lol::kiss::kiss::kiss:

THIS WAS THE BEST DREAM COME TRUE EVER!!!

EVEN THE SECURITY TEAM WAS HOVERED AROUND HER, EVEN TAKING HER CAM UNDER THE RAMP OF LOVE TO TAKE PICS OF THE BOYS GUITARS!!!! CHRISSY SLUNG THE SWEAT, KAREN CAUGHT IT!:laugh3:

CHRIS RAN THE RAMP WITH HAND EXTENDED, KAREN CAUGHT IT!!:laugh3:


I CANT YET PUT THIS ALL INTO WORDS, IT WAS ALL SOOO AMAZING!:shocked2:

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU:kiss::kiss::kiss: (THAT GOES TO YOU KIMCHI BABY!:kiss:)




FRONT ROW PICS COMING SOON(after i figure out how to do this!!)

Thanks Mel, Peter, for keping the thread up and running whilst English Silk whupped my ass and showed me how to really ROCK FOR COLDPLAY!!!

Aww Kels I'm so happy for you and your mom:)

Glad she's doing better, I'm sure much better after last night. A dose of Chris is the best medicine out there:lol:!

That is the awesomest, I would die to have Chris say my name just once, but threeeeeee times:o

Talk to ya later I'm off to work!

[but a dream]

HEY ALL!! JUST GOT HOME @ NOW 4:40 AM!!!!!!!!!!


OMG!!!!!!!!!

JUST A TEASER TILL I GET A FULL REVIEW UP AFTER A BIT OF SLEEP!:P


WHOEVER DID THIS....THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

THE "GREEN EYES" DEDICATION TO KAREN NEVER HAPPENED! BUT!!!!

EVEN BETTER!!!!!! ENGLISH SILKS FAVE SONG EVER IS HARDEST PART, AND THATS JUST WHAT CHRISSY GAVE HER!!!!! 3 TIMES, HE SAID, "FOR KAREN!"TO KAREN", FOR KAREN"!!!!!!!!!


KAREN WENT *THUD*:shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2:...: inquisitive::shocked2::shocked2::shocked2::shocked 2:....:lol::lol::lol::lol::kiss::kiss::kiss:

THIS WAS THE BEST DREAM COME TRUE EVER!!!

EVEN THE SECURITY TEAM WAS HOVERED AROUND HER, EVEN TAKING HER CAM UNDER THE RAMP OF LOVE TO TAKE PICS OF THE BOYS GUITARS!!!! CHRISSY SLUNG THE SWEAT, KAREN CAUGHT IT!:laugh3:

CHRIS RAN THE RAMP WITH HAND EXTENDED, KAREN CAUGHT IT!!:laugh3:


I CANT YET PUT THIS ALL INTO WORDS, IT WAS ALL SOOO AMAZING!:shocked2:

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU:kiss::kiss::kiss: (THAT GOES TO YOU KIMCHI BABY!:kiss:)




FRONT ROW PICS COMING SOON(after i figure out how to do this!!)

Thanks Mel, Peter, for keping the thread up and running whilst English Silk whupped my ass and showed me how to really ROCK FOR COLDPLAY!!!
Amazing story :lol: I'm so happy for everyone :nice:

Coldplaying karma strikes again!

[Tonsu]

Wow, okcthunder, what a boyfriend you are!!

I'm trying to piece together the setlist, any idea when they played that Flaming Lips bit?

Just read what happened with Karen and this is just great, it must've been a really unforgettable night for her :nice:

:)

[busybeeburns]

by MandaRenee
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zoned_out82/sets/72157609239196308/

Coldplay 08

[busybeeburns]

some Coldplay pictures from a bigger album here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maupins/sets/72157609256821929/

Concerts

[busybeeburns]

From http://the-cuff.com/?p=233

I attended the Coldplay concert last evening in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and enjoyed the concert for many reasons but also noticed some areas of improvement for future Coldplay performances.

The Strengths

The drummer, Will Champion, may have stolen the show. His drumming pounded to the orchestated light show mixing with the bass riffs of Guy Berryman. Also, he moved to the center of the stage at one point in the show and graced the audience with a deconstructed performance of drums by using one large snare drum and an iron bell. Another time on a different part of the stage, he played a small electric drum kit. Overall, he created a unique sound of drumming that heightened the energy of the crowd. Finally, Champion played guitar on two songs and sang one of them–a country or maybe a folk song–while Chris Martin played the harmonica.

Jon Buckland’s guitar work has improved since his last performance in Oklahoma City, during the X&Y concert. He played more melodic notes over Martin’s lyrics and screeched the guitar in many different forms to songs that normally are clean and tight. Once again, Coldplay is at a stage in their career when they are no longer just pop stars; they played to their own desires at times, and Buckland imitated on the guitar the traditional Martin piano riffs while Martin ran across the stages in various directions as he bounced his body in seizure-like delerium.

They surprised the audience in different formats. They, of course, opened traditionally, but they played their quick hit, “Violet Hill,” first and moved on through the show in a rapid pace. Martin played the acoustic guitar more than I have seen in the past, and his movement from acoustic to piano was not clumsy as it has been in the past. At one point during the show, the lights were completely out, and all of a sudden, the band appears in a very small area literally cluttered together and performing with their instruments. After a few songs in this projected portion of the stage, Martin plays a bit on the piano, talks briefly, and sings a song with just his voice and the piano. He plays a bit on the piano again, stops, and then the band in their original place on the stage blasts into one of their hits. Everything was perfectly choreographed, as the crowd heightened with joy. Finally, their last format was to leave the stage altogether and walk through the audience…together. Typically, the lead singer leaves the stage alone, but here we see how much Coldplay has formed into a full unit beyond the voice and piano of Chris Martin. As they leave the stage, they arrive in another surprise location above the floor and on the 1st row of the Ford Center. Martin yells, “You on the front row can just go do your homework or get some pizza or something!” The crowd roared with excitement. Here, they played different instruments again: the mandolin, the acoustic guitar, the harmonica, and the bass.

The Weaknesses

Chris Martin, lead singer, may very well be the weakness of this concert. If you listen to the music with headphones, there is an intimacy between Chris Martin’s voice, the music, and the listener. At times, that intimacy is lost during this concert. When Bono of U2 performs, he captures that intimacy successfully, but Martin at times seems to be removed from the song’s thematic emotion and just sings the lyrics. He seemed more into jumping around the stage at times when he perhaps should not be jumping at all and heeding Bono’s advice and just lifting up his arms, singing a high note, and hearing the falsetto of his voice be another instrument to the audience. He does not have to show that emotional intensity on all songs, but even when he is alone playing the piano, his voice is there, but his connection to the harmonious rising of his soul is not.

Chris Martin, at times, does not finish his song. Or, he ends anti-climatically, even while the band rises to the occasion. I have seen him do this on television before as well. Instead of moving toward the last lyric, he pulls away too quickly and says, “Thank you,” or some other phrase to let the audience know the song is over. He has lost or forgot some of his ability to perform the song beyond performing the dance on the stage. However, I do like it when he sings the song a bit differently than the versions on the CDS. The audience cannot sing along at times, because his tempo is quicker or slower than what the song originally intended or what the band was originally performing. Yes, if the band was playing in 4/4 time, they sometimes had to listen to Martin’s movements and correct some of his meanderings with tempo. I didn’t see that so much as a weakness, however. It is a sign of the lead singer re-interpreting the music.

The encore was terrible. When they arrived on the stage again, they ended with “Yellow.” Yes, it is their hit, and they seemed a bit reluctant to play it. After playing it, they left quickly again never to return to the stage for another song. I expected more from the encore, and I even told the gentleman next to me that I hope they don’t even play that song. They could have dropped it earlier into the performance if they were forced to play it and then moved on to some of the more creative elements of their evolutionary band. For example, they mentioned the Flaming Lips. Why not end with a Flaming Lips song as a tribute to Oklahoma City. The crowd may have gone crazy! And then, they could have completed their encore performance with one other somber piece perhaps, such as “Til Kingdom Come” from their X&Y album, which they did not play.

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Overall, I enjoyed the concert. I realize Chris Martin is a bit Attention Deficit Disorder on the stage. I also realize that he was definitely playing down his song performances to heighten the focus on the great music from Coldplay. They are a band that is growing musically, and to even hear them playing a mandolin in a live arena shows their movements into other genres of music and ideas. Godspeed Coldplay and come back to Oklahoma City again with your next grandiose performances!

[okcthunder]

Wow, okcthunder, what a boyfriend you are!!

I'm trying to piece together the setlist, any idea when they played that Flaming Lips bit?



:)


My best guess is that it was around
the The Hardest Part
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental) section.
Chris was at the piano when he sang it.

It was after the techno bit at the side of the stage, and before
the Politik encore.

I'd love to see a video of thit! They pulled it off
very well. I think it sounded great! I hope a video
or audio surfaces of the song.

[Carlaatje]

oowwwww WOWWW such amazing things happnened again last night! I can hardly believe it!!!

Go Karen and daughters!! you deserve it!
oh and pete thanks for the updates!! :)

Goodness, gracious! There are a lot of nice bfs on this board. :wideeyed:

where can I apply ? :P

[ccsg]

I've read many pages of this thread looking for the complete story here, but haven't found it. Please forgive me, but can someone give me a brief explanation of who Karen is a why/how chris dedicated a song to her? It caught my eye on the front banner page. What a cool thing for her!!! Just trying to figure out the backstory. Anyone? Mel? Thanks.

[VIVAcious]

ccsg you are not alone!
I also am wondering Karen's connection to Coldplay...and is she the mother of Kels?
Aha I feel like I have tuned into a television program midseason and have no idea who the characters are haha..

Whatever the case, I am totally envious in the best possible way of Karen! How on earth did she get that to happen?

[melanieau]

Karen has been rather ill and yes Kels is her daughter. Perhaps Kels can fill everyone in once she recovers from their fabulous night.

[seeyousoon35]

Last night was my first Coldplay show ever. I have to say it was the best night of my life.

I have seen U2 and Paul McCartney, and this show trumped them both.

It as...incredible. honestly words do not describe it.

Also thanks to the girls who dubbed me Violet Hill for making me feel a welcomed part of the Coldplay fandom.

I hope I get the chance to see them again in the future.

My ticket was a gift from a friend, and I am sending her a Butterfly. :)

[ed vedder]

Did anyone happen to take note of when they hit the stage and when they were done?

[melanieau]

they have been hitting the stage about 8:45 and are done by about 10:30

[Tonsu]

Viva La Vida like from OKC! 3:20 onwards you can see them best - a girl with a red sign (xxkels) and who's that in front going crazy and trying to slide herself on to the Ramp of Love to take piccies for her friends at coldplaying? Why, it's Karen!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUuj4DRuMA

(thanks a lot Kels for sending me the link :kiss:)

[melanieau]

Viva La Vida like from OKC! 3:20 onwards you can see them best - a girl with a red sign (xxkels) and who's that in front going crazy and trying to slide herself on to the Ramp of Love to take piccies for her friends at coldplaying? Why, it's Karen!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUuj4DRuMA (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUuj4DRuMA)

(thanks a lot Kels for sending me the link :kiss:)

OMG! Karen was totally leaning on the ramp!! That is great, Pete!

Can't wait to see the pics she got!:D

[Tonsu]

I've read many pages of this thread looking for the complete story here, but haven't found it. Please forgive me, but can someone give me a brief explanation of who Karen is a why/how chris dedicated a song to her? It caught my eye on the front banner page. What a cool thing for her!!! Just trying to figure out the backstory. Anyone? Mel? Thanks.

ccsg you are not alone!
I also am wondering Karen's connection to Coldplay...and is she the mother of Kels?
Aha I feel like I have tuned into a television program midseason and have no idea who the characters are haha..

Whatever the case, I am totally envious in the best possible way of Karen! How on earth did she get that to happen?

Sorry guys hehe, I know it's confusing if you don't know what's being talked about! Karen is a huge Coldplay and Chrissy fan and member here ,who hasn't been too well recently, and so me and her daughter Kels arranged a little surprise for her with the absolutely incredible, mindblowing kindness of Debs and the band themselves :sunny:

[the.hardest.part]

Hahaha I loooove it! Good for her! I cant wait to her it first hand!

[KissesBirds]

Yay Karen and Kels! :dance::dance::dance: So glad you had a blast! What did your red sign say?

[halokiti]

I don't know who Karen(or EnglishSilk) is but the story is awesome. How all this came together, I'm very impressed. So many good fan stories on this tour.

[EnglishSilk]

Hello, my fellow Coldplayers!:D

I at last am braving the utmost perviness to return briefly to the forum, if only to say a heartfelt thank you!....

Words cannot ever express what I feel for those here that have shown concern for me, for my family, I am truly overwhelmed with the love from friends and strangers alike found through this board:) I have missed you all !! (well/"Montreal; forgive me, but, for one who speaks 4 languages, isnt"who gives a shit?" a bit limited and a waste of talent?"):dozey::rolleyes:---(but Happy upcoming Birthday to you anyway, Darling:sneaky:


All I feel able to say at this point, (please forgive) is that last night was indeed
the most MAGICAL night I can remember, thanks to my loving friends Kimchi:kiss: Debs:kiss:Kels:kiss: :kiss::cool:Mel and of course my beloved Chrissy and the boys:kiss::kiss::kiss::kiss:

I hope to write up the expected and "member required" review as soon as I am able, if you all will be so kind as to allow me a few days time to come back to Earth, as it is Heaven I am dwelling in at the moment:smug:

God Bless you all. for butterflies, love and the everpresent entertainment you each bring to Ians wonderful world of Coldplay.....

"I`ll be back!":cool:

:kiss: Karen, aka"EnglishSilk":kiss::flutterby::flutterby::flutterby:

[busybeeburns]

Here’s one I prepared earlier, from ‘OK’ City.
Good old fashioned pen and paper. How refreshing it can be. I’m scribbling away in the dark, next to stage right ‘guitar world’. Writing on the back of a Coldplay setlist, and leaning on an Oxfam ’Health and Education FOR ALL’ campaign booklet, on top of a road case..

I just saw Chris Martin run out to the front of the Coldplay stage, to bounce with the packed audience to ‘Viva La Vida’. There was a deafening roar when those strings kicked in. Now, if I look to my left, up the steps, there is Jonny, Will and Guy, starting up the thundering beat of ‘Lost!’. Two of the roadies just walked past me, carrying a small flight of stairs.. I guess the band will be leaving the stage soon, for an arena tour, here in Oklahoma City. Now the screaming begins, as they make their way through a mixture of bemused and excited fans. Here come those roadies again, with that flight of stairs.

The wonders of pen and paper, go way beyond my blog. Earlier, hundreds more Coldplay fans, penned their names, and gave their voices, to finding out what they can do to help fight poverty, with Oxfam. It’s a simple format. Marks of ink. But it’s a start. A way to get involved. To do what you can, at a concert - as part of this amazing night. Well over 50′000 people have done just that, on this tour so far. There were also a few hundred in Rotterdam, who typed their names to join Oxfam Novib’s ‘Hug-a-nurse’ campaign, on high-tech computers.

Jonny’s guitar tech, just wandered past me, with his ‘Politik’ guitar. It’s a quiet part of the set for him. He’s now disappeared back into the dark underworld of guitars beneath the stage. The band just rushed past me through the corridor, flanked by security, on their way back to the OK City stage. This road case i’m perched on, is shaking with the vibrations of the ‘Viva’ remix beat. I’d better get off it, before ‘Politik’ starts!

The local crew, are already congregating backstage, ready to transform the venue and remove all these cases. They are all signing in, one-by-one, with pen and paper, of course. There’s that ‘Politik’ drum beat.. I’m off back upstairs to the Oxfam booth, to check we have enough pens..

Two other pen and paper incidents I should mention. Someone made an amazing cheque donation to Oxfam tonight.. and Karen gave me a hand-written note on the corner of her Coldplay banner, to give to the band, to thank them for playing ’The Hardest Part’ for her.

After the show, I celebrated the night, by exploring OK City with ’Team Jenn’ from the Oxfam group. They did a great job organising the volunteers tonight. So it’s only right to celebrate. So there you have it. The only problem with blogging on a piece of paper first, is that it causes a delay. But if you’re happy to wait.. then that’s ‘OK’.

http://www.oxfamblogs.org/coldplay/?p=107

[EnglishSilk]

Mr. Oxfam Pete is a most charming man, and obviously Oxfam has chosen the perfect person to represent the need for continuing support.

[melanieau]

Yay Karen! and Yay Pete!

:dance:

[roche714]

So many wonderful people here,its amazing...

[Christa42]

Yoo hoo for karen and pete!!

[emmbeedee]

Oh my goodness! What a wonderful night for Karen! I've only been here for a short time and don't know the history and the ties of the posters. I'm all teary here at work reading what was done for Karen! What a totally AWESOME group this is!!

Oh and the vid of her almost laying on the stage to get pics was great! :D

[but a dream]

I'm so happy for you Karen :nice:

And Pete, Debs, the Coldplay boys and everyone have been so wonderful :dance:

[jo_saw_sparks]

GOD i'm gone for 2 days and i miss one of the bestest stories EVER!!

ok im not gonna lie, hadnt heard much of Karens/Kels story before this thread, i'd only seen their names being mentioned a few times (i only stick to 2 or 3 threads at a time... if i go through all the ones i wanted to, i'd never pass college :P) so im in the same boat as csg and VIVAcious here... but from what ive read im in total AWE at the concern and generosity of the people on this forum... Coldplay fans really are the most amazing people on earth

Karen i cant WAIT to read your review, take as many days as you need to get back to earth though, cuz it sounds like you had one hell of a night :D

BUT id like to know how chris knew to dedicate the song to her? did someone hold up a sign or something?

ps. all these positive vibes *coughignoresmontrealcough* got me in such a good mood, i might actually decide to study for my french quiz =)

[Trevor41]

Hey, everybody long time reader first time poster on the site. Just wanted to share my story from an amazing weekend. It pales in comparison to the Karen/Kels, but is still pretty cool.

I go to school 3 hours from Kansas City but gladly made the drive on Thursday and missed my Friday classes to go to the KC show. I have two younger brothers who were playing there first college basketball games on Sat/ Sun. So I then drove to Topeka Saturday and Wichita on Sunday to watch them play. I was so blown away by the show on Thursday that I decided to drive from Wichita to Okla. City after my bros game to catch the Sunday night show. I didn't have a ticket but figured I could buy one from somebody. Long story short, I ended up center stage in the third row on the floor!!!! Call it karma or whatever you want ( I gave two tickets to the KC show to my bro and his gf cuz he couldn't afford them) but it was absolutely incredible!!!! I may try to load some pics later ( their poor quality cell phone pics) but, man, what an incredible weekend!!! I drove nearly 14 hours but caught two shows and 2 bball games. Totally worth it!!!!!

Oh yeah, I didn't know it at the time but I believe I saw Karen/Kels at the show. I was people watching as the show was being set up and saw them up front. I remember thinking it looked like a mother/daughter and thinking that was pretty cool...little did I know!!!

[jo_saw_sparks]

Hey, everybody long time reader first time poster on the site. Just wanted to share my story from an amazing weekend. It pales in comparison to the Karen/Kels, but is still pretty cool.

I go to school 3 hours from Kansas City but gladly made the drive on Thursday and missed my Friday classes to go to the KC show. I have two younger brothers who were playing there first college basketball games on Sat/ Sun. So I then drove to Topeka Saturday and Wichita on Sunday to watch them play. I was so blown away by the show on Thursday that I decided to drive from Wichita to Okla. City after my bros game to catch the Sunday night show. I didn't have a ticket but figured I could buy one from somebody. Long story short, I ended up center stage in the third row on the floor!!!! Call it karma or whatever you want ( I gave two tickets to the KC show to my bro and his gf cuz he couldn't afford them) but it was absolutely incredible!!!! I may try to load some pics later ( their poor quality cell phone pics) but, man, what an incredible weekend!!! I drove nearly 14 hours but caught two shows and 2 bball games. Totally worth it!!!!!

Oh yeah, I didn't know it at the time but I believe I saw Karen/Kels at the show. I was people watching as the show was being set up and saw them up front. I remember thinking it looked like a mother/daughter and thinking that was pretty cool...little did I know!!!

Awesome! Now that's dedication lol
And yes I would definitely call that Coldplay Karma :)

[Carlaatje]

Viva La Vida like from OKC! 3:20 onwards you can see them best - a girl with a red sign (xxkels) and who's that in front going crazy and trying to slide herself on to the Ramp of Love to take piccies for her friends at coldplaying? Why, it's Karen!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUuj4DRuMA

(thanks a lot Kels for sending me the link :kiss:)

OMG she touched the ramp of love :stunned:

and Pete mentions you.... such a lovely thing to do :nice:

Hey, everybody long time reader first time poster on the site. Just wanted to share my story from an amazing weekend. It pales in comparison to the Karen/Kels, but is still pretty cool.

I go to school 3 hours from Kansas City but gladly made the drive on Thursday and missed my Friday classes to go to the KC show. I have two younger brothers who were playing there first college basketball games on Sat/ Sun. So I then drove to Topeka Saturday and Wichita on Sunday to watch them play. I was so blown away by the show on Thursday that I decided to drive from Wichita to Okla. City after my bros game to catch the Sunday night show. I didn't have a ticket but figured I could buy one from somebody. Long story short, I ended up center stage in the third row on the floor!!!! Call it karma or whatever you want ( I gave two tickets to the KC show to my bro and his gf cuz he couldn't afford them) but it was absolutely incredible!!!! I may try to load some pics later ( their poor quality cell phone pics) but, man, what an incredible weekend!!! I drove nearly 14 hours but caught two shows and 2 bball games. Totally worth it!!!!!

Oh yeah, I didn't know it at the time but I believe I saw Karen/Kels at the show. I was people watching as the show was being set up and saw them up front. I remember thinking it looked like a mother/daughter and thinking that was pretty cool...little did I know!!!

welcome to the board Trevor!! :) nice story!

[VIVAcious]

Wow Trevor 41, how did you snag those tickets? How much?

Man this Karen story is AMAZING! Truly shows how caring and compassionate all these coldplayers are!!
Cannot wait to hear you review (and by the way, even though I was considerably disappointed that they didn't play Green Eyes, I also LOVE the Hardest Part so thanks to Karen!!)

[Jenjie]

thanks for the review Trevor :)

[seeyousoon35]

Karen I know I am new her but I wanted to say that is WONDERFUL! I am glad you had such a fantastic time :)

They were on the Love Ramp on my side of the stadium, so I was all O_O because even in section 16 they were pretty close.

Fantastic night I think for everyone!! :D

Again glad you had a great night. :)

[roche714]

I dont think this has been posted/It's Chris singing The Hardest Part and dedicating it to Karen

Just beautiful.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Awwww that was soo cute!....I feel like crying!.....GO KAREN!

[Cobalt]

I dont think this has been posted/It's Chris singing The Hardest Part and dedicating it to Karen

Just beautiful.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ

Aww, beautiful! :blush:

[clisaj]

I dont think this has been posted/It's Chris singing The Hardest Part and dedicating it to Karen

Just beautiful.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ)

YEAHHHHH!!!!BABYYYYYYY!!!!

Karen!WIN!:dance:

[Cobalt]

"That's the hardest part........ boop!"

:laugh3:

[busybeeburns]

Roadie #42 - Blog #54
November 18, 2008 2:20 pm
#42 and the Flaming Lips cover

It's pretty common for shows in more out of the way places to be the ones with the most enthusiastic crowds. Oklahoma then, has potential to be a right good night out. We arrive late in the day, as soundcheck has been bypassed yet again. At the top of the ramp that leads us into the bowels of the arena are three young ladies holding banners who giddily bounce and wave as the band's vehicles swing around the corner. This is obviously not the only time this has happened, however when we emerge some hours later after the show, they are still there and they are just as excitable. I really do hope that they saw the show in between. Not just because they clearly were wonderfully bonkers about the band, but because it was a particularly good night.

Being in the hometown of the Flaming Lips means a lot at a Coldplay gig. Not only are the band great friends with the Lips guys, but so too are some of the crew. Hoppy, who looks after Chris's guitars worked for them many years ago. So did keyboard tech Neill Lambert (also now infamous as Chris's spooky Halloween attacker). I pass Neill in the corridor just as Wayne Coyne is making his way into the arena. Somewhat fittingly, Neill is in the middle of building a robot out of some metal electrical casings he's rescued from the dumpster. Proof if it were needed that we're heading now onto the beautiful slippery slope into what is commonly referred to as tour madness. I can only imagine that by Christmas, there are going to be a lot of inane grins and wonderfully skewed mental states. In the meantime, Neill's as yet unamed creation has been given a job in the Production Office dispensing setlists. I'm not sure he's even seen the Talk video. Maybe it's just subconscious...

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/512/Robot.jpg

The show itself is most enjoyable. As predicted, the crowd goes berserk even from before the intro tape and they're clearly out for a good time. Never ones to shy away from joining in, the fellas are lifted into the high gears early on. Will particularly, seems to be attacking the kit like it's something personal. I wouldn't wanna be a snare drum in Oklahoma tonight...

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/512/WC.jpg

When we get to the B-Stage, Chris introduces The Hardest Part with a line he's used before: "It's not the best Coldplay song, and it's not the worst Coldplay song". Tonight though, he clearly gives it some thought, before stopping the song a few bars in to declare that the worst Coldplay song "was one of our first ever songs, that was called Ode To Deoderant". And I thought Parachutes was an oldie! You'd need to be breaking both your arms and both your legs to get to hear that one again, I reckon...

Talking of rarities, Politik ends to make way for a one-off Flaming Lips cover in honour of tonight's guests.

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(Huge thanks to Andy Bramley and the rest of the video dept for the footage!)

It only remains for the butterfly confetti to fall and it's pretty much all over. I remember doing a festival some years ago where The Flaming Lips were playing. I think I may still have some of the confetti in the back of my racks even now. It was an utterly joyous experience watching them play. I wonder what Wayne thought of the butterflies. I hope he liked 'em. I'm just hoping Chris doesn't decide that he wants to do the encores in a huge bubble so he can walk over the audience's heads from now on. How the hell would we get the piano in there...?

Roadie #42

http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=206

[tisnowflake]

please can you uploder the vidéo of rodie in format avi ???

[CookyMnstr]

"That's the hardest part........ boop!"

:laugh3:

Aww Chris:heart: I was starting to get all teary after hearing him say "this is for our friend Karen," and then he starts rambling on about Ode to Deodorant hahaha:lol:.

But that was so nice, thank you for posting roche714. You can hear Will's voice so clear!!!:D

[melanieau]

I dont think this has been posted/It's Chris singing The Hardest Part and dedicating it to Karen

Just beautiful.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZEoqZU3yfQ


That was amazing. Karen, what a wonderful thing Chris did for you. I'm sure you love him even more now.

:heart:

[jo_saw_sparks]

omg thats amazing.... GO KAREN!!!

[kspillers2]

Karen.....I'm so happy for you......You have definitely GOT to be feeling LOTS of Coldplay Butterfly love from all of us on the CPing boards right now 'cuz we're sending those vibes by the ton !!!
Yay for our English Silk :dance::dance::dance:

[busybeeburns]

first post updated with some videos :)

[flav]

who is Karen? EnglishSilK???? I dont know. Please someone explain. Has anybody seen our sign that said "See my green eyes" @ the Ford center?

[Hamsterdam]

I was in attendance in the first few rows at this show, and am just now piecing together this incredible Karen/xxKels story. Oddly enough, I spoke to these 2 lovely ladies for quite a few moments this night, after saying `ello to Karen upon picking up on her accent(from my homeland). They were charming ladies, both and that xxKels made for a stunning view between myself and the stage ! ; )

Grand moment to hear Mr. Martin dedicating The Hardest Part to her!

Overall a solid, though better -than -usual performance of the predictable set list.