11-Dec-08 - Manchester, MEN Arena - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos

[busybeeburns]

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

One thread one concert - 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 concert?
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 concert?
Did you take any pictures... share them here!


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Seating Plan

Block C
racrow

Block F
fix_you_trouble

Block H
hooper68

Block J
bucko

Block 101
dan_bcfc

Block 115
Jenjie
Busybeeburns


Setlist

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Chinese Sleep Chant
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)
Talk (techno version)
The Hardest Part (Chris solo piano)
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Green Eyes (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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The Scientist
Life in Technicolor ii
The Escapist (outro)


Photos

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1565

Wiki reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/11_December_2008:_MEN_Arena%2C_Manchester%2C_UK

Videos


Life In Technicolor

YouTube - Coldplay Live in Manchester 11th December 2008 - Life in Technicolor

Violet Hill



Clocks



In My Place



Speed Of Sound



Yellow

YouTube - Coldplay - Yellow - Manchester 11.12.08

YouTube - Coldplay Live in Manchester 11th December 2008 - Yellow

Chinese Sleep Chant



42

YouTube - Coldplay Live in Manchester 11th December 2008 - 42

Fix You

YouTube - Coldplay Live in Manchester 11th December 2008 - Fix You

Strawberry Swing



God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)



Talk (techno version)



The Hardest Part (Chris solo piano)



Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)

YouTube - Coldplay - Postcards From Far Away (Manchester, 11-Dec-08)

Viva La Vida


YouTube - Chris Martin @ The Olympics (Manchester, 11-Dec-08)

Lost!



Green Eyes (acoustic)

YouTube - coldplay in concert manchester 11/12/08 green eyes

Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will singing)



Viva La Vida (remix interlude)



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Politik



Lovers In Japan

YouTube - Coldplay Live in Manchester 11th December 2008 - Lovers in Japan

Death And All His Friends



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The Scientist

YouTube - Coldplay - The Scientist (Manchester, 11-Dec-08)

Life in Technicolor ii

YouTube - Coldplay - Life In Technicolor ii (Manchester, 11-Dec-08)

The Escapist (outro)




Merchandise

Coldplaying Charity Club Tour Merchandise (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38904). All proceeds go to Oxfam Unwrapped.

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Check out the shop for more items and other colours.

[Jenjie]

Coldplay return to the M.E.N Arena on Thu 11 & Fri 12 December 2008 with their brand new 'Viva La Vida' Tour. Tickets, priced £38.50 & £42.50, go on sale this Friday at 9.30am.
http://www.men-arena.com/about/?page_id=1453

[gib786]

Got tickets! seated right at the back though :(

[bucko]

I got floor seated block J (Row Q)4 tickets at £198 from ticketbastard...

Right at the back i was logged in 09.15 as i have an account with these ****s and i had to wait 5 mins before submitting my ticket details.

All the other blocks must of gone really fast!!!!

Ive been to see Coldplay at the M.E.N the past 3 times and had a great time so im glad to be going again..


Just waiting to see what these magic balls are

[busybeeburns]

looking forward to that bit, every time we saw Coldplay during Twisted Logic tour we were in the stands away from the balloons

[dan_bcfc]

2 tickets... Block 101 which is virtually on the stage.

I agree with Bucko, even if you have an account why does it take so long with TM

[busybeeburns]

Block 115 :dance:

[hooper68]

I'm right at the back in block H,how i wish i was standing but never mind I'm sure the show will be brilliant.

[Jimbob99]

how do you know what block you are in guys? ive ordered my tickets from gigsandtours but it doesnt say what block :\

[fix_you_trouble]

i ordered one set of my tickets through gigs and tours and it never said where i was sat at first , but now it does so i'd say just keep checking back

[Jimbob99]

WOOT got the bloody seats thru but does anyone know the seating plans? there is a few on the site and i am just trying to find the correct one or has anyone got a diagram?

[davebrown19]

Hi everyone.

I have 4 tickets seated next to each other for the Thursday show, and am looking to swap them for 4 tickets for the Friday show.

The tickets are in Block 214, Row Q.

If anyone can help, let me know.

Thanks,

Dave.

[fix_you_trouble]

im row C block F

[Jenjie]

WOOT got the bloody seats thru but does anyone know the seating plans? there is a few on the site and i am just trying to find the correct one or has anyone got a diagram?

the pictures I've seen posted around and about seem to be the same layout as the Take That option

[fix_you_trouble]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/greddo/m_e_nseatingchart.jpg

[gib786]

Im in "section BL 109, row K", so thats right at the back!

[fix_you_trouble]

there decent seats , i was there for keane :P great view!

[Littlewhiteshadows]

Aye, you know where I was for Twisted Logic? Block 211 Row M. Think yourselves lucky!

I got Block 118 for Sheffield this time, which I'm flipping thrilled about, but that's neither here nor there I guess, aka. wrong thread, but the Sheffield thread is dead so I'm starting to wish I'd booked for MEN now :(

[hooper68]

I have just checked the ticketmaster ticket checker thingy and it says my order is being prepared for dispatch,so maybe we will get our tickets quite quickly!

[gib786]

there decent seats , i was there for keane :P great view!

Really? YAAAAAAAAY :D

[fix_you_trouble]

Really? YAAAAAAAAY :D

yep :D there good because your directly opposite the stage so you wont miss a thing and you get to see the full stage show (lighting , screens etc)

[bosly1]

I have just checked the ticketmaster ticket checker thingy and it says my order is being prepared for dispatch,so maybe we will get our tickets quite quickly!

If your ticketmaster ticket checker thingy says that you'll receive your tickets within the next few days. :)

[bosly1]

there decent seats , i was there for keane :P great view!

Did you enjoy Keane? I saw them at Wembley Arena, they are a very good live band. :cool: Probably my all time fave group.

[hooper68]

Did you enjoy Keane? I saw them at Wembley Arena, they are a very good live band. :cool: Probably my all time fave group.

I saw Keane at the Manchester Apollo and at the m.e.n arena and both gigs where brilliant,the atmosphere at both shows was up there with any gig I've seen.

[hooper68]

Just got my ticket,if I had them smiley things this message would covered in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stutomo]

I'm in Block N, lower tier right next to the stage! :D
I can't wait. Went to Twisted Logic Tour at Bolton Reebok. One of the best nights of my life. I've been to MEN before so I know the sound will be great.

[Jenjie]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee only 10 weeks to go :D

[fix_you_trouble]

Did you enjoy Keane? I saw them at Wembley Arena, they are a very good live band. :cool: Probably my all time fave group.

Yeah i thought theywere fantastic (sorry about taking so long to rely :p) you going to see them in january?

10 weeks hey! i cant wait!!

[gib786]

I know this is a long shot but if anyone has 2 tickets for sale can you please e-mail me, [basically my username @hotmail.com] a mate of mine is after a pair of tickets!

[racrow]

i'm in block c row b!! am soo excited:D:D

[coxy123]

hey just wondering if had anyone has a couple of spare tickets for either show at the MEN?
coxy_182@hotmail.com

Cheers

[Furn]

Has anyone had their tickets sent through to them? Am still waiting for mine to come through. Tried to call MEN direct but the automated speaker says that they can't discuss tickets unless the event is in the next 5 days...

Thanks.

[busybeeburns]

not yet

[Jenjie]

mine say it could be the week before the show that I receive them

[gib786]

Strange, my tickets turned up ages ago. Not long to go now!

[Jenjie]

where did you get your tickets from?

[Christa42]

I'm jealous you guys get to be all together, but happy for you all, you have waited a long time while we all rattled on

[gib786]

where did you get your tickets from?

ticketb*stard :)

[Jenjie]

I'm jealous you guys get to be all together, but happy for you all, you have waited a long time while we all rattled on


did you see my sig? only days left to go :D after having the counter start at 4 months something its amazing!! thought we'd never get here!!


ticketb*stard :)

that's why then! we went with See Tickets

[Christa42]

It's the best Jen. i am really so excited for you all. you know we will all be crowded around our computers waiting for reports and reviews. almost like being there.

[Jenjie]

It's the best Jen. i am really so excited for you all. you know we will all be crowded around our computers waiting for reports and reviews. almost like being there.

I know!! And there's a difficult decision to make:

Take revenge for all the long, drawn-out reviews which had me on the edge of my seat dying for more information

OR

Take pity on everyone else and type my fastest ever to get a review up ASAP

:laugh3:

[HelloxKitty]

I have for sale 2 sets of Coldplay Tickets for the M.E.N arena, 11/12/2008!!!

1 set (i.e a set of 2 tickets) is for the upper tier of the M.E.N

And 1 set (again with 2 tickets) is for the lower tier of the M.E.N

if anyone is interested, please reply to this message!

I have unfortunately been let down by some 'friends' that said that they would come with me, but now it comes to payment time they have bailed and now do not want to pay/come! :(

I therefore have 4 tickets that I do not need and would love to sell them to a fellow Coldplay fan!

So yeah, any inquiries welcome,

many thanks xxxx

[gib786]

slightly odd question, but are there any plans for a big meetup before the gig and or a meet up after the gig in a crazy kamikaze mission to try and meet the band from wherever it is that the band exit is at the m.e.n?

[Jenjie]

as far as I know, the exit is on Great Ducie Street. and whenever I've been past it coming out of other gigs, its heavily securitied up because it opens straight out onto the main road. the pavement is only wide enough for 3/4 people to walk side by side, and the traffic is usually mental. I can see them either doing a blue-light dash the second the show ends or waiting a few hours for people to clear the area.

if you wanted to try and see them, I'm guessing before the gig would be your best bet. or work out which hotel they're staying at on the 11th.

oh, and I don't know of any meet-up at the moment

[busybeeburns]

Being right in the city centre and attached to one of the main train stations in Manchester, the MEN Arena is not really conducive for that kind of thing as there are people all over the place all through the day and night, including drunks who probably don't even know who Coldplay are. That is if you haven't been run over by a taxi or fallen mistakenly off Platform 7 and stuck under a train on its way to Bolton Central. That said, good luck! :D

[smivs11]

any ideas who the support is for this gig?

[Christa42]

I know!! And there's a difficult decision to make:

Take revenge for all the long, drawn-out reviews which had me on the edge of my seat dying for more information

OR

Take pity on everyone else and type my fastest ever to get a review up ASAP

:laugh3:

sometimes your brain is spazzed out you cant think straight when you get home, but Pris did torture us making us wait for the meet and greet info at houston. you will have to see what level of heaven you are in when you get back, your feet may not be touching the ground!! hheheheheheh:rolleyes:

[Jenjie]

its 2 weeks today :D

[munkinibbles]

Hi there,

I have some tickets to spare for this show, some of my party have let me down at the last minute :rolleyes:

If anyone's interested, they're on eBay at the moment; just find seller munkinibbles.

I cannot wait for the gig, it's the highlight of my year!! Just 11 days now!

M x

[pilotWilks]

Hi guys,
Long time reader, first time poster.

Going to this gig, cannot wait! Not seen them since Reebok Stadium.

Like the member above I have had 2 people let me down just tonight. Now I have 2 tickets up for sale. Face value. I don't like putting tickets on ebay so I thought I'd offer them directly to the fans.

They are in block 113 and on row L. Next to me :-) They are valued at £42.50. Please don't hesistate to contact me. My email is adamjwilko@hotmail.com.

Cheers guys

[Jenjie]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! 5 days to go :D

and my Coldplaying hoodie turned up yesterday :D

[bigfoot125]

Hi there

i have 2 for block 122 Row M right next to the stage ,i am going on friday instead,i am selling for £30 each plus postage next day.Please email me on alunebigfoot@googlemail.com for further details,these are rear view seats but if you look at seating plan they are right next to the stage.
thanks

[munkinibbles]

Three days to go, 3 days!! I'm so excited, I can barely wait!

I sold my spares tickets that I posted about the other day; so glad they didn't go to waste.

Our tickets are for block J on the floor. Just hope I get as good a view as I did for the X&Y tour in '05.

M x


3 DAYS!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[fix_you_trouble]

i'm not to sure if i read the liverpool thread right, but did jay z support ? and is he supporting in manchester ? thanks guys :)

[munkinibbles]

i'm not to sure if i read the liverpool thread right, but did jay z support ? and is he supporting in manchester ? thanks guys :)

Jay-Z is not supporting until next September's gig in Manchester (at the LCCC ground)

Not sure who supported in Liverpool, but it's going to be a band called The High Wire in Manchester (Their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/thehighwire)

[bellynelly]

I am getting more and more excited by the minute!!! Its my first time seeing the lads and I just don't know what I'll do with myself until thursday! And I'm going on friday too, got to catch up on lost time!

[Jenjie]

two more days of work boooooooooooooo

[Christa42]

You guys are going to have the best time!!! take lots of pics:flutterby:

[Viva Forever]

Hi there

I purchased 4 tickets for the MEN concert on 11/12/08. Unfortuneately the other people that were due to take the tickets cannot now attend.

Therefore I have 3 tickets available for Block 104. The ticket face value is £42.50 and I am not looking to make any money and to sell them for face value. I am happy to sell either 1, 2 or all 3.

This is genuine. I am attending the concert so collection can be made on the night of the concert at the venue.

So if you want to see one of the best live shows or know someone that does then get in touch.

Best wishes

Viva Forever

[munkinibbles]

I am getting more and more excited by the minute!!! Its my first time seeing the lads and I just don't know what I'll do with myself until thursday! And I'm going on friday too, got to catch up on lost time!

You're going to be blown away! They are completely awesome live... seriously, there are no words!! ;)

[disciple]

Can anyone tell me if Duffy is supporting the band at M.E.N. on 12th Dec ???

[munkinibbles]

Can anyone tell me if Duffy is supporting the band at M.E.N. on 12th Dec ???

The support's the same as the 11th - band called The High Wire. She supported the guys over in the US for a few dates.

[gib786]

im getting more an more hyped, yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[munkinibbles]

Just two more sleeps, guys :D

Cannot. Wait.!

[gib786]

just one more sleep left and then its coldplay time :D though i have an issue, my camera is kinda big, its not a dslr, more of a bridge camera with a fixed lense. reckon i'll have any trouble getting it in?

[bellynelly]

Got a big coat?! I wouldn't chance it myself, my first time seeing the lads so I don't want to jinx it. One more sleep, or I maybe too excited and get no sleep!

[gib786]

hmmm, im sorta tempted to take both my point an click an the bigger camera, an ask someone at the doors when i start queing, if i get told i cant take it in then i can always just run back to the car an stick it in't glovebox

[davebrown19]

Tomorrow guys!!!

It's been a long wait....... ok, well i did go to Paris to see the boys for the most phenomenal concert in September..... but it's still been a long time and i can't wait for tomorrow!

Got a nice long drive ahead, but will all be worth it!!!

Rather excited right now!

[Jenjie]

yay!!!!! for one more sleep :D its been one thousand and I forget how many days since my last gig. I am a little over-excited that I'll soon be counting down in hours :D :dance:

[gib786]

dug out my t shirt from the twisted logic tour since im too skint to buy a one of the new ones, just gotta listen to all the albums before bed now!

[r2ro]

Morning all,

I'm new to the forum and thought I'd let you know that I'm off to tonight's show. I saw them for the first time in Sheffield just over a week ago and they were amazing so I thought I'd look on Ebay and try and get a ticket for this one as well, where I've managed to get a genuine one at ticket face value.

Hopefully they will stick with the set list they've been using for the past few shows perhaps with a few additions. I'd like to see Yes included or something from X&Y say Low or What If (that'd be quite nice on the B set). A long shot but it would be brilliant if we had Shiver or Everything's Not Lost from Parachutes.

Edit: I best get relearning the lyrics for Green Eyes, just in case it crops up again!

[busybeeburns]

http://www.citylife.co.uk/img/10868/13112_490250_thats_the_fancy_dress_sorted_now_wher es_the_arena_coldplay.jpg


That Chris Martin, he’s a dark horse. Actually, what are we saying? No he isn’t. He’s a man who usually screams up for what he believes in and uses the back of his hands like portable billboards for worthy causes.

But apparently, he was capable of keeping one little secret – the band’s crush on Take That, and their desire to be the Manchester four piece’s warm up act. “We were in the dressing room yesterday and, for whatever reason, we started singing Back For Good,” Chris told Coldplay.com last month. “We sang the whole thing, word for word, with all the right chords on our piano, without having to learn it or anything. It was great… if Take That want us to open for them, we’ll do it. The only problem is that we’ll have to get down the gym for a bit.” Or, CityLife reckons, just do a few more lengths on that runway he likes to work up a sweat on live…

Truth is, Coldplay are now much bigger than Take That. Since they exploded in 2000 with their second single, Yellow, they’ve sold more records than TT, cracked the US, scored No.1 albums across Europe, Australasia and America, married into Hollywood, secured an unblemished commercial (and, for the most part, critical) record, and even – if reports are true – nestled in near the top in some of the UK rich lists.

Grammy Awards

This week, the annual Grammy Awards announced that Coldplay had been shortlisted in seven catagories – the second largest number of nominations this year behind Lil Wayne and ahead of Jay-Z, who the band has recently worked with – including album of the year for Viva La Vida.

All former students at University College London (bassist Guy Berryman was the only one not to graduate in favour of concentrating on the band), Coldplay look and sound like a group that has always been aiming for international stardom. Martin admits his biggest heroes are U2 and 1980s Norwegian popsters A-ha – influences that Coldplay’s soft indie rock (and aspirational attitude towards the power of music to heal the world) often give away.

The secret to their success, then? CityLife reckons it’s what The Beatles knew: good melodies and timeless tunes. If you want the insider goss, though, you’ll have to keep your eyes on the backs of Martin’s hands...

Coldplay play the M.E.N. Arena on Thursday/Friday, December 11/12. Jon Hopkins, The High Wire support. Tickets are £38/£42. Call 0844 847 8000 to check availability.

http://www.citylife.co.uk

[Jenjie]

Morning all,

I'm new to the forum and thought I'd let you know that I'm off to tonight's show. I saw them for the first time in Sheffield just over a week ago and they were amazing so I thought I'd look on Ebay and try and get a ticket for this one as well, where I've managed to get a genuine one at ticket face value.

Hopefully they will stick with the set list they've been using for the past few shows perhaps with a few additions. I'd like to see Yes included or something from X&Y say Low or What If (that'd be quite nice on the B set). A long shot but it would be brilliant if we had Shiver or Everything's Not Lost from Parachutes.

Edit: I best get relearning the lyrics for Green Eyes, just in case it crops up again!


welcome to the board :D hope you have as much fun tonight as I'm going to :D


http://www.citylife.co.uk/img/10868/13112_490250_thats_the_fancy_dress_sorted_now_wher es_the_arena_coldplay.jpg


That Chris Martin, he’s a dark horse. Actually, what are we saying? No he isn’t. He’s a man who usually screams up for what he believes in and uses the back of his hands like portable billboards for worthy causes.

But apparently, he was capable of keeping one little secret – the band’s crush on Take That, and their desire to be the Manchester four piece’s warm up act. “We were in the dressing room yesterday and, for whatever reason, we started singing Back For Good,” Chris told Coldplay.com last month. “We sang the whole thing, word for word, with all the right chords on our piano, without having to learn it or anything. It was great… if Take That want us to open for them, we’ll do it. The only problem is that we’ll have to get down the gym for a bit.” Or, CityLife reckons, just do a few more lengths on that runway he likes to work up a sweat on live…

Truth is, Coldplay are now much bigger than Take That. Since they exploded in 2000 with their second single, Yellow, they’ve sold more records than TT, cracked the US, scored No.1 albums across Europe, Australasia and America, married into Hollywood, secured an unblemished commercial (and, for the most part, critical) record, and even – if reports are true – nestled in near the top in some of the UK rich lists.

Grammy Awards

This week, the annual Grammy Awards announced that Coldplay had been shortlisted in seven catagories – the second largest number of nominations this year behind Lil Wayne and ahead of Jay-Z, who the band has recently worked with – including album of the year for Viva La Vida.

All former students at University College London (bassist Guy Berryman was the only one not to graduate in favour of concentrating on the band), Coldplay look and sound like a group that has always been aiming for international stardom. Martin admits his biggest heroes are U2 and 1980s Norwegian popsters A-ha – influences that Coldplay’s soft indie rock (and aspirational attitude towards the power of music to heal the world) often give away.

The secret to their success, then? CityLife reckons it’s what The Beatles knew: good melodies and timeless tunes. If you want the insider goss, though, you’ll have to keep your eyes on the backs of Martin’s hands...

Coldplay play the M.E.N. Arena on Thursday/Friday, December 11/12. Jon Hopkins, The High Wire support. Tickets are £38/£42. Call 0844 847 8000 to check availability.

http://www.citylife.co.uk

blimey! didn't realise Citylife still existed.

[Jenjie]

ITS TODAY!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[mikeyboy32]

Hi there,

i have 3 tickets for tonights show (11th) for sale in block 102, row w. 1st block back from the stage. all 3 of us cant make it tonight as i've had that bad bug thats been going around and ended up in hospital monday/tuesday and my brothers are also now ill too.

gutted i cant go tonight i took time off work to get these tickets 1st day of sale as well.

email me if anyone is interested, of course i don't want to make any money out of fellow coldplay fans and will even waive the £6.50 booking fee i paid on each ticket. so £42.50 each ticket (face value) is all i want.
email me on mikeshaughnessy@ntlworld.com

p.s. cos i'm not fit enough to leave the house, these tickets will have to be collected from my home (sale, south manchester) anytime today.

[gib786]

ITS TODAY!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[gib786]

just realised the tickets for this gig went on sale nearly 6 and a half months ago, this has been one long wait!

[the hitcher]

8 hours to go! :dance: :dance: :dance: waited so long for this! :D

[melanieau]

JEN!!!!!!!!!

IT'S COLDPLAY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

So excited for you guys:dance:

[hooper68]

This is just too good going on Sunday to the brilliant show at Liverpool and now tonight who needs birthdays and Christmas just give me Coldplay gigs!

[the hitcher]

This is just too good going on Sunday to the brilliant show at Liverpool and now tonight who needs birthdays and Christmas just give me Coldplay gigs!

wow! you were lucky to get tickets for Liverpool, I couldn't get one. can't wait for tonight, hope you have fun :D

[hooper68]

How much is it to park at the multi story car park at the m.e.n,it's a while since I was last there?

[r2ro]

How much is it to park at the multi story car park at the m.e.n,it's a while since I was last there?

You're looking about £5 (and at least 30mins of being stuck in queues trying to get out afterwards)

[Lore]

ITS TODAY!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

:O


:dance: :dance:

have fun and don't forget to bring us a little report :sneaky:

[Jenjie]

JEN!!!!!!!!!

IT'S COLDPLAY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

So excited for you guys:dance:


I knoooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww :D

sqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqquuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

:kiss:

How much is it to park at the multi story car park at the m.e.n,it's a while since I was last there?

I've not parked in town for a year or two. Might be easier to park at G-Mex depending what else is on tonight. last time I parked there it was a flat rate after 18:00 and I think it was about £6

[melanieau]

I knoooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww :D

sqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqquuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

:kiss:



When are you all leaving for the show? Any live updates this evening?:D

[busybeeburns]

:vanish: in about 1 hour :)

[busybeeburns]

G-mex was better for parking last time

[Christa42]

I dont think i have ever been so excited for a group of Coldplayers as i am for you guys right now!!! you have waited sooooooooooooooooooooooo Long!!!!!

We are expecting the most amazing reviews and pics!!! set the bar for the rest of us!!

freuden slip right there if one ever came out of my mouth

[Jenjie]

I dont think i have ever been so excited for a group of Coldplayers as i am for you guys right now!!! you have waited sooooooooooooooooooooooo Long!!!!!

We are expecting the most amazing reviews and pics!!! set the bar for the rest of us!!

freuden slip right there if one ever came out of my mouth

you're doomed then :p I can never remember the setlist at the best of times, let alone when I'm this excited. (Ian might manage that bit though) as for my review, I can tell you right now its basically going to be SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :laugh2: :laugh2: :dance:

[busybeeburns]

what've you done to the board??? :o

[Chavi]

Squeeeee !!!!! have a blast :dance: :dance: :dance:

[Pris]

you're doomed then :p I can never remember the setlist at the best of times, let alone when I'm this excited. (Ian might manage that bit though) as for my review, I can tell you right now its basically going to be SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE :laugh2: :laugh2: :dance:

We love those reviews!!!!!!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

have lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Jenjie]

Looks like we're in for a luvverly trip home :lol:

Thursday http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/images/symbols/fiveday_sym/6.gif
Min night temperatures -4°C

[Pris]

-4 ??????? :shocked2:

It's 22ºC here and i'm cold!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[Jenjie]

-4 ??????? :shocked2:

It's 22ºC here and i'm cold!!!!!!!!! :lol:

:lol:

[Chavi]

show off ! :P :lol:

[Jenjie]

I'm going now. I need to change my hairstyle & find my hat!!!

cyas later xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[busybeeburns]

bye bye jenjie, enjoy the concert :P

[Christa42]

Holy crap!! she exploded the board all over..........don't say it....... hehehehehe

[Pris]

jejejejej :lol:

bye guys!!!!!!!!!!!

sing, dance, jump, scream and enjoy the show!!!!!!!! :D

:dance: :dance: :dance:

EDIT:

Hi Christa!!! :D

[Christa42]

Hey pris. its raining and disgusting here i need some friggin snow. i saw angies post that it snowed in houston wow!!!!!. have you ever seen snow? sorry off topic as always

[Pris]

I think we can be a little off topic while waiting for news on the gig :D

And yeah, i saw Angie's post too!!!!!!!! How cool is that!!!!! :D

But no...... i've never seen snow in my life :inquisitive:
Other than on tv of course!!!!!! :D

I bet you're pretty used to it by now!!!!

[Christa42]

*waits for update* yes, it really is nice having 4 seasons a year. i love the fall, snow is great whenyou are a kid or a dog, snow days are great from school. but then i would love to also lay in the sun all year too.

[Pris]

Lucky you!!!!

Here we celebrate the arrival of spring and clame that right now is winter season........ but in reality, all we have is different stages of summer..... right now i have a light sweater on that i'll have to get rid of in like two hours cause it'll be too hot outside :dozey:

[Mimixxx]

Who could be updating I wonder? :thinking:

:D

[melanieau]

Who could be updating I wonder? :thinking:

:D


hmmmmm...

let


me


think

:inquisitive:

[Pris]

i can't think of anyone............... :thinking:

[Christa42]

well? stalking updates would be nice.........

[Mimixxx]

Is a bit late to go stalking, is 7pm here. They'll be well in the arena now.

And it's me updating :rolleyes: :P

[Chavi]

how I missed the live updates ! :D finally have some time to spend here !

[Pris]

Welcome back Chavi!!! :D

[Chavi]

Hey Pris :nice:

does anyone know where Ian and Jen's seats are ? :dance:

[Mimixxx]

Hey Chavi :D

Nope, I'll ask when she next texts :D

[melanieau]

WHOOP WHOOP! :dance:

So happy for Jen! (and everyone else too :D)

[Christa42]

damn, i never know what time it is, so when will they start 8:45 ish?

[Pris]

i guess so....... :thinking:

[Chavi]

Hey Chavi :D

Evening Mich :nice: I'm reading your Liverpool reviews. Sounds like an AMAZING gig !

[Mimixxx]

Was 9.10 in Liverpool, but they were late. I'd say around 9ish.

It was! :bomb: As good as your Bercy gig. On the same level. Weeeee!

[Chavi]

Was 9.10 in Liverpool, but they were late. I'd say around 9ish.

It was! :bomb: As good as your Bercy gig. On the same level. Weeeee!

:nice: great comparison ! I want them to do the cheering competition again :wacky:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #1

On tram on way into town. Should be at arena for 8pm. Ian just had world's quickest half Guinness so he could get change for tram!

[Chavi]

One hour !! I'm sure Jen will text about Pete soon :D

oh slow Internet, why you're doing that to me :angry:

[Christa42]

Singing La lalalalallalalalalala yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Carlaatje]

yayyy for jen.....
tell them to have fun for meee :D didn't get a chance to say it before...
*goes to get cuppa*
anyone want some?:D
http://www.ofiofio.nl/fotoos/11_THEE-KOPJE.jpg

[Mimixxx]

Yes please :D

Nothing from Jen yet. I assume they're just waiting for the band :idea2:

[Pris]

yayyy for jen.....
tell them to have fun for meee :D didn't get a chance to say it before...
*goes to get cuppa*
anyone want some?:D
http://www.ofiofio.nl/fotoos/11_THEE-KOPJE.jpg

Hey Carla!!!

What's that?? Tea?? :thinking:

[Denise]

Ian just had world's quickest half Guinness so he could get change for tram!
:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #2

Pete is hiding from us! Been by the stall twice and he's not there.

[melanieau]

Jenjie Text #2

Pete is hiding from us! Been by the stall twice and he's not there.

Stay in one spot! I bet they are doing circles around each other inside the venue:lol:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #3

I asked her how her seats were:

Amazing view of b stage! Ian should get some ace photos mine will be more wobbly.

[Pris]

awesome!!!!! :dance:

[Carlaatje]

Hey Carla!!!

What's that?? Tea?? :thinking:

yupp it's tea,... would you rather have coffee?
http://www.ad.nl/multimedia/archive/00090/kopje_koffie_2_88613_90514h.jpg
cappuchino maybe?
http://www.reallynatural.com/archives/Coffee%20Lover.jpg
or machiatto?
http://www.gastro.at.jura.com/recipe_sp_macchiato-baileys_330.jpg
maybe with a twist of baileys depending on what tim e it is where you're at...

Jenjie Text #2

Pete is hiding from us! Been by the stall twice and he's not there.

how can he be hiding the cuteness?!?!

[Christa42]

ermmm, wine carla please


Gaga Gaga Gaga

edit where is cooky?

[Pris]

http://www.gastro.at.jura.com/recipe_sp_macchiato-baileys_330.jpg
maybe with a twist of baileys depending on what tim e it is where you're at...



how can he be hiding the cuteness?!?!

It's noon here but who cares!!!!!!!

Baileys!!!!!!!! :wideeyed:



Bad Pete :whip:

[SwallowedInSea]

Let's not start too early, ladies! :laugh4:
That cappuccino is so cute though, with the heart!

Anyway...... find Pete! Go! :P

[Christa42]

hello Sarah, snow today? i am obsessed with it right now

[SwallowedInSea]

Not today, but we got a bit yesterday! I hear you guys got some last week! Maybe I'll bring some home with me on TUESDAY!!!!! :dance:

Anyway, back on topic.... any snow in Manchester? :P

[Pris]

i think all Jen said is that it was gonna be foggy :D

and freakin cold :P

[Carlaatje]

^^ that's the spirit pris :D adds big gulllpp

ermmm, wine carla please


Gaga Gaga Gaga

edit where is cooky?

you're waitress is here to serve you..
http://www.watchingpushingdaisies.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/waitress_movie_poster.jpg

coming right up miss

don't know.. pm the :vampire:
Not today, but we got a bit yesterday! I hear you guys got some last week! Maybe I'll bring some home with me on TUESDAY!!!!! :dance:

Anyway, back on topic.... any snow in Manchester? :P

oohhh I mentioned it doesn't snow here a few weeks agao when you said it snowed over there... well... it's been snowing....

topic: Pete come out :whip:
yayy for great seats :D yayy for wobbly video yayy for good video :D

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #4

Dancing roadies! :dance:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #5

Sparklers again

:nice:

[SwallowedInSea]

:dance: Yay!
Glad you got some snow, Carla! :D

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #6

Most of arena is still sat down

Booo Manchester! :angry:

[Carlaatje]

here you go christa http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/08_02/redwine1608_228x335.jpg

okay i'll stop spamming now :D

[Pris]

^^ that's the spirit pris :D adds big gulllpp



you're waitress is here to serve you..
http://www.watchingpushingdaisies.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/waitress_movie_poster.jpg

OMG

that's a movie??? :lol:

Jenjie Text #4

Dancing roadies! :dance:

:dance:

EDIT:

Mich!!!
Can you text Jen about the Rock-off competition results???
Just so they know we made it to the next phase :D

[SwallowedInSea]

I saw that movie... it was weird. I didn't really like it.
Anyway.....
We should be starting any minute!

[Mimixxx]

It has started! Was lost in all the Waitress talk.

Jenjie Text #5

Sparklers again

:nice:

Jenjie Text #6

Most of arena is still sat down

Booo Manchester! :angry:

And I was going to text Jen about Absolute next time she text me ;)

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #7

Clocks. Few more stood. Jonny going for it.

[melanieau]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee...sparklers!!

[Pris]

Awww.... i hope the crowd gets into the gig soon........ :nice:

[Carlaatje]

It has started! Was lost in all the Waitress talk.





And I was going to text Jen about Absolute next time she text me ;)

okay then tell her denise recorderd it :D

[melanieau]

GAH! Jonny going for it...:dead:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #8

In My Place. Chris actually said 'you can stand for this one'

Ha. You tell them Chris.

[Christa42]

Sparklers? did we have sparklers in the states? Thank you carla it was delicious

[melanieau]

Jenjie Text #8

In My Place. Chris actually said 'you can stand for this one'

Ha. You tell them Chris.

oh dear:embarassed: Get with it Manchester!! Chris is asking nicely:D

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #9

No Yellow Yet

Oooh, setlist change :stunned:

[SwallowedInSea]

Oooh this could be exciting. Though if they aren't standing, they don't deserve a cool setlist change! :angry:

[Denise]

Jenjie Text #9

No Yellow Yet

Oooh, setlist change :stunned:
Hopefully, Ian and Jen deserve something special :nice:

[Mimixxx]

Or they could have dropped LiTii... :(

I hope not!

[Christa42]

maybe a shout out?

[Carlaatje]

setlist change... I'm all ears :ears:

oh dear:embarassed: Get with it Manchester!! Chris is asking nicely:D

if everybody could please please pretty please get your ARSES off their chairs for the best song ever writte'n.... :D

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #10

Screaming contest. Now Yellow

:D

[SwallowedInSea]

Yeah, Ian and Jen do deserve something special. :nice:
I just feel bad for Coldplay if Chris actually had to ask people to stand...

[Christa42]

do they do sign and banners there?

[Mimixxx]

Actually setlist is shaping up to be the same as the setlist I got given in Liverpool :idea2:

[Chavi]

COME ON MANCHESTER !!!! screaming contest :dance: gotta love that !!

[Carlaatje]

let's join in:
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[SwallowedInSea]

:D!!!!! Is there a screaming smiley?

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #11

Fix You

:D

[Christa42]

in Yellow now Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeee

I burped in the middle of my squee

[Chavi]

'tears stream down your face...' :bigcry: so beautiful !

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #12

Chris jacket off

Ha, she knows what we want to hear! :D

[SwallowedInSea]

in Yellow now Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeee

I burped in the middle of my squee

:laugh3:

[Carlaatje]

in Yellow now Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeee

I burped in the middle of my squee

:lol: several times :stunned:

Jenjie Text #12

Chris jacket off

Ha, she knows what we want to hear! :D

pants down pants down pants down.... :D

[Mimixxx]

:lol: Yes please

[Christa42]

too much wine you be servin me girl

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #13

Moving up to B Stage

:dance: They're close

[Carlaatje]

squee smiley :http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp56/carlaatje84/smileys/smiley_crazy.gif

[SwallowedInSea]

Oh jeez that one's kind of scary... :uhoh:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #14

I've been trying to play piano but I don't know what to do.

Haha, a lyric in Talk. :lol:

[Christa42]

fab

[Christa42]

its like a spastic smiley when you are all squeeeeish

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #15

A song for when you know your band isn't as good as Oasis! Otherwise known as The Hardest Part.

Pfft, Chris, don't say crap like that. :dozey:

[Carlaatje]

Oh jeez that one's kind of scary... :uhoh:

it is? I like it :D

Jenjie Text #15

A song for when you know your band isn't as good as Oasis! Otherwise known as The Hardest Part.

Pfft, Chris, don't say crap like that. :dozey:

that chris...

[Mimixxx]

Thanks. I'll move it.

[Carlaatje]

it annoyed me :D

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #16

Lost! And my throat is dead after all the viva woahs.

:dance:

[Glossal Fragster]

Just got two texts from baz (thehitcher) saying

"yay!" featuring a pic and "wahoo!" featuring a video of clocks!

im jealous!

[melanieau]

Jenjie Text #16

Lost! And my throat is dead after all the viva woahs.

:dance:

:dance:

[Mimixxx]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Jenjie called me during Green Eyes! :bigcry: Squeeeee :dance:

[Glossal Fragster]

those viva "whoa's" do kill ya like :lol: in scotland they kept going on well after the band finished the song (and to get the band back on for the encore)
it killed my throat! :lol:

[Carlaatje]

green eyes :nice: :dance:

[Chavi]

I want someone to call me during Green eyes too :bigcry:

[Mimixxx]

Awww, Chavi if I were seeing them again I would.

But I'm not :bigcry:

[Glossal Fragster]

I want someone to call me during Green eyes too :bigcry:

I could call you, pretend im a crowd and play it in the background for ya? :dance:

[Christa42]

How could anybody deny you?

[Chavi]

Awww, Chavi if I were seeing them again I would.

But I'm not :bigcry:

you're so sweet :hug: do you want me to call you next week ? :P

I could call you, pretend im a crowd and play it in the background for ya? :dance:

that would be great actually :lol:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #17

Lovers In Japan! Nice vid!

Wee can't wait to see it :D

[Carlaatje]

I want someone to call me during Green eyes too :bigcry:

i'll call your during wembley...
you'd better call me first though...

[Chavi]

i'll call your during wembley...
you'd better call me first though...

but I'll be right next to you in Wembley .. are you considering on going without me ? :stunned: :cry:

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #18

Scientist. Nearly over boo.

:(

[Mimixxx]

Chavi, next week? You going to see them again? :o I'm jealous.

[Carlaatje]

but I'll be right next to you in Wembley .. are you considering on going without me ? :stunned: :cry:


NOOOOO NEVERRRRRR
not another coldplay concert without you...:hug:
i was thinking i'd call you standing next to you... :D

[Christa42]

hehehehehehe just text her so you can hear the concert and keep singing

[Mimixxx]

Jenjie Text #19

LiTii

[Carlaatje]

nooo texting takes me too long!

edit :^jealous!

[Christa42]

mee too carla. I love LITII!!! no warning sign yet to be heard, some day carla

[Chavi]

Chavi, next week? You going to see them again? :o I'm jealous.

join me :wacky:

NOOOOO NEVERRRRRR
not another coldplay concert without you...:hug:
i was thinking i'd call you standing next to you... :D

:lol: you crazy Dutch girl !

[Fixed]

So the finish time is about 10:45? It would be handy to know so that I know if there's any chance of me catching the train back home tomorrow night.

[Mimixxx]

Yay for Jen's texts :dance:

Judging by what she sent I think the setlist was:

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

:D

[Carlaatje]

mee too carla. I love LITII!!! no warning sign yet to be heard, some day carla

wemblsqueeeeeeeeeee...... :rolleyes:

join me :wacky:



:lol: you crazy Dutch girl !

look who's talking frenccfrie!:P

[melanieau]

I can't believe its over :bigcry:

[Mimixxx]

join me :wacky:



Don't say things like that. I am weak when it comes to Coldplay :lol:

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear it :laugh4: Lalalalala

[Christa42]

Thanks Mitch!! night ladies

[Chavi]

wemblsqueeeeeeeeeee...... :rolleyes:



look who's talking frenccfrie!:P

wanted to make a joke about cheese.. but i'm not as good as Mark.. :dozey: :P

Don't say things like that. I am weak when it comes to Coldplay :lol:

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear it :laugh4: Lalalalala

I'm there on Saturday if you ever change your mind :P

and thanks for the setlist and live updates !! cant wait to have them back for reviews !

[Carlaatje]

:lol: you not as punnie?

night christa.,...:D

thanks for the updates mich:kiss:
goodnightie

[Chavi]

Night everyone :nice:
should go to bed as well.. oh wait, I dont ! holidays !!! :dance:

[Carlaatje]

meanie! :bigcry:

[Chavi]

:kiss: I'll make it up to you soon !

[Carlaatje]

yayy :dance: :kiss:[/offtopic]

[Mimixxx]

Jen says she'll be about an hour :D Can't wait to hear what her and Ian have to say :dance:

[Chavi]

they must be on Coldplay high ! great reviews to come :dance:

[dan_bcfc]

What a great gig, 4th time ive seen them now and this "panto tour" was by far the best.
so full of energy, was expecting a barry manilow cover!

[busybeeburns]

:dizzy2:

[Chavi]

People are coming back !! woooohoooo :dance:

[Mimixxx]

:dance:

[r2ro]

What a night, I really enjoyed it and glad I was able to get a ticket.

Yay for Jen's texts :dance:

Judging by what she sent I think the setlist was:

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

:D

That was the set, including the usual Gnossienne No1 after Politik and the Back To Good after The Scientist.

Admittedly the crowd were a little slow to get going in terms of standing - the floor appeared to be up at the start and it took a while before the seats got going but by the end most of the 200s, including myself, were up. However, the singing was rather loud and good, with Chris getting the audience to sing bits over and over, particularly the last outro verse in Yellow and the ending of 42. He didn't, like in Sheffield, get the audience to sing the whole of Yellow instead singing the majority himself. Saying all that, Chris appeared to like the noise that everyone was creating (even if it was whilst sat down) and claimed that Manchester is one of the best crowds, were no1 out of 87(?) shows and had brightened up the bands' day.

The band themselves had as much energy as ever, Chris not missing an opportunity to leap around, Will banging the life out of his drums and Jonny and Guy moving around as much as they normally do.

I was pleased to see the return of the yellow balls during Yellow and was rather amused to see some people carrying them out of the arena at the end.

Personal highlights was a chance to see the songs that weren't played at Sheffield - The Hardest Part, Green Eyes, The Scientist (normal version) and Life In Technicolor II. Sadly Politik didn't have the same powerful impact on me this time as it did in Sheffield, where it literally sent shivers up my spine. I would have also preferred having Life In Technicolor II to open and have an extra song instead but not to worry, I enjoyed the set none the less.

But judging that I've just drank two pints of orange since I got in 20mins ago and am still sounding hoarse, suggests it was a good night. :)

[busybeeburns]

Setlist:

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

[Jenjie]

:dizzy2:

I expected a slightly more eloquent return home than that, Ian :p

[busybeeburns]

dang beaten by 2 minutes
I told jenjie not to worry about defrosting the damn car

[Mimixxx]

Defrosting the car in the evening is an extra ten minutes in bed in the morning :D

[Jenjie]

I'm not going to read back yet as I think I sent rather a lot of texts, and have definitely used up this month's text price plan :\ oh well, all in a good cause :D

I'm guessing you might want some sort of review before I put my pyjamas on? :lol:

[Jenjie]

dang beaten by 2 minutes
I told jenjie not to worry about defrosting the damn car

we'd have been even longer if I'd crashed on the way home :P

[Chavi]

What a night, I really enjoyed it and glad I was able to get a ticket.



That was the set, including the usual Gnossienne No1 after Politik and the Back To Good after The Scientist.

Admittedly the crowd were a little slow to get going in terms of standing - the floor appeared to be up at the start and it took a while before the seats got going but by the end most of the 200s, including myself, were up. However, the singing was rather loud and good, with Chris getting the audience to sing bits over and over, particularly the last outro verse in Yellow and the ending of 42. He didn't, like in Sheffield, get the audience to sing the whole of Yellow instead singing the majority himself. Saying all that, Chris appeared to like the noise that everyone was creating (even if it was whilst sat down) and claimed that Manchester is one of the best crowds, were no1 out of 87(?) shows and had brightened up the bands' day.

The band themselves had as much energy as ever, Chris not missing an opportunity to leap around, Will banging the life out of his drums and Jonny and Guy moving around as much as they normally do.

I was pleased to see the return of the yellow balls during Yellow and was rather amused to see some people carrying them out of the arena at the end.

Personal highlights was a chance to see the songs that weren't played at Sheffield - The Hardest Part, Green Eyes, The Scientist (normal version) and Life In Technicolor II. Sadly Politik didn't have the same powerful impact on me this time as it did in Sheffield, where it literally sent shivers up my spine. I would have also preferred having Life In Technicolor II to open and have an extra song instead but not to worry, I enjoyed the set none the less.

But judging that I've just drank two pints of orange since I got in 20mins ago and am still sounding hoarse, suggests it was a good night. :)

nice review ! thanks :)

I'm not going to read back yet as I think I sent rather a lot of texts, and have definitely used up this month's text price plan :\ oh well, all in a good cause :D

I'm guessing you might want some sort of review before I put my pyjamas on? :lol:

please ! :P

[Mimixxx]

I'm not going to read back yet as I think I sent rather a lot of texts, and have definitely used up this month's text price plan :\ oh well, all in a good cause :D

I'm guessing you might want some sort of review before I put my pyjamas on? :lol:

Oooh noooo. I feel bad now.

And yes :P

[Pris]

dang beaten by 2 minutes
I told jenjie not to worry about defrosting the damn car

such a gentleman :lol:

[gib786]

Just got back, great gig though some of the magic was lost on me since it was seated and i was right at the back. Still, outstanding evening. Gonna stick my pics an vids onto my lappy now an slowly upload them to the internets

[marie/pims]

ssssqqqqquuuueee

[Jenjie]

What a night, I really enjoyed it and glad I was able to get a ticket.



That was the set, including the usual Gnossienne No1 after Politik and the Back To Good after The Scientist.

Admittedly the crowd were a little slow to get going in terms of standing - the floor appeared to be up at the start and it took a while before the seats got going but by the end most of the 200s, including myself, were up. However, the singing was rather loud and good, with Chris getting the audience to sing bits over and over, particularly the last outro verse in Yellow and the ending of 42. He didn't, like in Sheffield, get the audience to sing the whole of Yellow instead singing the majority himself. Saying all that, Chris appeared to like the noise that everyone was creating (even if it was whilst sat down) and claimed that Manchester is one of the best crowds, were no1 out of 87(?) shows and had brightened up the bands' day.

The band themselves had as much energy as ever, Chris not missing an opportunity to leap around, Will banging the life out of his drums and Jonny and Guy moving around as much as they normally do.

I was pleased to see the return of the yellow balls during Yellow and was rather amused to see some people carrying them out of the arena at the end.

Personal highlights was a chance to see the songs that weren't played at Sheffield - The Hardest Part, Green Eyes, The Scientist (normal version) and Life In Technicolor II. Sadly Politik didn't have the same powerful impact on me this time as it did in Sheffield, where it literally sent shivers up my spine. I would have also preferred having Life In Technicolor II to open and have an extra song instead but not to worry, I enjoyed the set none the less.

But judging that I've just drank two pints of orange since I got in 20mins ago and am still sounding hoarse, suggests it was a good night. :)


cool review :) gratz on beating us home :lol:

My throat is knackered too. I'm sure it wasn't this bad after Take That. And luckily, listening to Ian's vids in the car, it would appear you have all escaped my dreadful screeching along to the Scientist. Camera seems not to have picked it up :D

[busybeeburns]

Pete (Oxfam), Jenjie, Busybeeburns! (after the concert, hence the tinged looks on j and b)

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1565/medium/pete.jpg

[Jenjie]

My stoopid camera is playing up. It just uploaded 101 photos and won't let me open them grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[gib786]

im sat here still singing the woah's from vlv, loved everyone singing that before the encore

[Pris]

Pete (Oxfam), Jenjie, Busybeeburns! (after the concert, hence the tinged looks on j and b)

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1565/medium/pete.jpg

Awwww........... you finally found Pete!!!!!!!!!!!! :heart: :nice:

Did you tell him that you're king & queen of the place where all his stalkers come from???? :D

[Mimixxx]

Great picture! I saw the shout out on his blog too :D

[melanieau]

Awww cute! Nice pic with Pete!

[r2ro]

cool review :) gratz on beating us home :lol:


You had the fun of trying to get away from the MEN by car. I took the quicker, easier, cheaper option of getting a tram to Piccadilly then a short bus ride back home.

I've got the piano part at the end of The Hardest Part constantly going through my head at the moment.

[Chavi]

Yay! Cute pic !! :nice:

[Jenjie]

You had the fun of trying to get away from the MEN by car. I took the quicker, easier, cheaper option of getting a tram to Piccadilly then a short bus ride back home.

I've got the piano part at the end of The Hardest Part constantly going through my head at the moment.

noooo not quite that daft. We trammed it back to the car, then drove :D

[Jenjie]

Soooooooo where to start?

Once upon a time, there was a boy who asked a girl to go to a concert with him. She had never heard of this band called Coldplay so she agreed to go to keep him company. The show opened with a very noisy, bangy song called Politik and she wondered what on earth she had gotten herself into, although the bass player in front of her was quite cute…………….






Think it might take a bit long if I start in 2002, how about this? :D






It was absolutely tipping it down, the motorway was snarled up in rush hour traffic, and there had been an accident. They thought they would never make it to the show. Luckily, the band had realised the weather conditions had delayed below so they started late……………………







Whaddya mean you don’t want to hear about 2005? :P

[busybeeburns]

Half of them was anyway. The security here really stand out, in their bright yellow blazers. It was an odd sight when they all took their positions just before the doors. All these organised yellow dots, covering the arena entrances. The biggest line of yellow, being by the stage barriers. The dots of yellow were far less organised a few hours later. As balloons were thrown in to the crowd by the roadies at the mix desk, by the stage and up in the rafters. Yellow bopped and popped all around the place. Most of them, seemed to gravitate towards the stage. By the end of the song, Chris Martin was beating them away with his guitar, surrounded by inflatables.

It all looks like chaos when that happens. But it’s very well organised really. The balloon-inflating session has become a regular fixture of the schedule for a few of the roadies in the afternoon. I came down to get some t-shirts from the Oxfam case earlier, only to find it covered in yellow balloons!

Not discouraged though, I battled through the balloons, got my volunteers t-shirts, dished them out, and they went out there talking to the fans. Another incredible night for Oxfam and the petition here. 1970 more people made the pledge for Health and Education For All. Those governments will have to take note of the number of people signing up just on this tour, let alone, around the world.

The band are in full flow at the moment. ‘Lost!’ is beating through the Manchester Evening News arena. It’s a massive place. 14′000 people here tonight. That means 1 in 7 of that huge number, signed Oxfam’s petition. That’s awesome. The last time I was here, I came to see the Foo Fighters on my 18th birthday. That was a brilliant day. Today has been too. I like this place.

I wonder if Peter Kay will be at one of the shows. He used to work in one of those yellow blazers and returned for his own stand-up show here. I talked to one of the blazer people here earlier, who said she was here when he started. He’s a very funny man.

The band just finished ‘Green Eyes’ up amongst the crowd, so I should get on with it and get back upstairs. I just want to add one more thing. I hear that Manchester is the home of Coldplaying.com. I also saw the names of Ian and Jenny Betley on our petition earlier. Thank you Coldplaying people! :dance:

http://www.oxfamblogs.org/coldplay/?p=129