View Full Version : 26-Nov-2008: Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, AZ - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos
Jenjie
07-06-2008, 01:52 PM
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
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/1556
Wiki reviews
http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/26_November_2008:_Jobing.com_Arena%2C_Phoenix%2C_A Z%2C_USA
Videos
Life In Technicolor
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix Life in Technicolor 11/26/08
Violet Hill
YouTube - Violet Hill - Coldplay (Live at Jobing arena, USA)
Clocks
YouTube - Clocks - Coldplay (Live 11-26-08) Phoenix Az.
In My Place
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix In My Place 11/26/08
Speed Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lAC2qZIZn0
Cemeteries Of London
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix Cemeteries of London 11/26/08
Chinese Sleep Chant
42
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hQcUnwr7ZM
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)
YouTube - Coldplay 11/26/08 : Glendale AZ : God Put a Smile Upon Your Face
Talk (techno version)
The Hardest Part
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6MFPPV3xp4
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva La Vida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmARhY-fQDA
Lost!
The Scientist (acoustic)
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix I grab Chris' arm!11/26/08
Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will singing)
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
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Politik
Lovers In Japan
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix Lovers in Japan 11/26/08
Death And All His Friends
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Yellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5mDSzfGWrU
The Escapist (outro)
Merchandise
Coldplaying Charity Club Tour Merchandise (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38904). All proceeds go to Oxfam Unwrapped.
http://images.cafepress.com/product/268863775v16_350x350_Front_Color-CaribbeanBlue.jpg
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Check out the shop for more items and other colours.
onehundredmileslong
03-10-2008, 02:39 AM
I am gonna be there!
And yes...i am bloody excited...I CANT Wait!
I would love to see someone from this site there. Lets see some people that are going post!
I am also hopin to be accepted as an Oxfam volunteer...anyone else gonna do that?
Jsalyers
03-10-2008, 02:43 AM
Hmmm I am thinking about going!!! I really want to, but im still thinking about it!!!
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onehundredmileslong
03-10-2008, 03:18 AM
Hmmm I am thinking about going!!! I really want to, but im still thinking about it!!!
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u should! i know another San Diegoan (A Rush of Vida) that really wants to come.
clisaj
03-10-2008, 05:00 AM
Hmmm I am thinking about going!!! I really want to, but im still thinking about it!!!
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Oh Joe, you should sooooo come with us!
backstreetchix97
05-10-2008, 11:49 PM
Just out of curiosity, is there anybody from Los Angeles that is going to this show? I am planning on booking a one night hotel stay at Residence Inn By Marriott, which is only .5 miles from the arena! Perfect...I can just walk. I plan on arriving at the City around noonish that way it'll give me time to settle and rest.
The only thing is...I dont have tickets yet. I am trying to score me some tickets close to the stage. *sigh* Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I really hope I get to meet them that day. I'm sure there are gonna be people traveling from much further than me but I'm gonna try to make a sign or something saying "Came from Los Angeles for Coldplay!!!" I just don't know what I should make my sign on or what not....
I'm excited already thinking about it.
cuije
17-10-2008, 02:39 AM
Hi,
I have 3 floor tickets, row 18, I'm willing to swap them for 2 tickets closer to the stage
pm if interested :) tks!
palicorrei
19-10-2008, 04:25 AM
I'm pretty sure I'm going to this show! Will be amazing if we can do a meet up. :)
Krayven
24-10-2008, 02:15 AM
I'm going to this show. I can't wait. 34 days left!
palicorrei
09-11-2008, 12:09 AM
Sooo. A Meet-Up.
I haven't been at the arena in a while. Where's a nice place to hang out before the show (preferably inside the arena) were we can agree to meet? And at what time?
Here's a list of places to eat. I don't really know about Hooters, though :p
http://www.jobingarena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=109&Itemid=119
clisaj
09-11-2008, 09:08 AM
^Hey Corrine
Where are you sitting? I tried getting better seats but I waited too long now they're gone:bigcry:
Jsalyers
09-11-2008, 09:12 AM
Oh Joe, you should sooooo come with us!
Oh I dont think I can go anymore. I was looking at tickets, but now I have to be in Sacramento for Thanksgiving:bigcry:
clisaj
09-11-2008, 09:16 AM
^ You're going to the Cali show aren't you?
Jsalyers
09-11-2008, 09:17 AM
Yes, I am. Im so excited:dance:
clisaj
09-11-2008, 09:22 AM
Cool:D
Me excited and nervous too, would have been nice to meet you but maybe some other time:)
Well goodnight or I guess good morning:lol:
Jsalyers
09-11-2008, 09:29 AM
Ooo ya I bet you are:dance:
Ah ya definitely next time. Next tour I plan to go to more shows;)
:lol:ok, good night/morning to you too:P Talk to you later!
palicorrei
09-11-2008, 05:30 PM
Aww, shame you can't make it, Jsalyers. Maybe next time!
^Hey Corrine
Where are you sitting? I tried getting better seats but I waited too long now they're gone:bigcry:
My seats are in section 109. I don't really think I deserve them since I waited until like 2 weeks ago to buy them. I'll try to make the best of it though. :p
http://jobingarena.com/images/stories/seating_charts/coldplay_seatingchart.gif
In the next tour you guys can contact me for good tickets if you're thinking about coming to Phoenix again, and you're not sure if you'll be in time for better spots. I'd be happy to find fellow Coldplayers good seats ;)
clisaj
11-11-2008, 08:35 PM
^Are you in the industry?:stunned: How do you have access to good seats?
glgaz
17-11-2008, 02:51 PM
Hello all!
Been trying on craigslist with no luck and was curious if anyone here had 3 seats for sale? This will be my fourth time seeing Coldplay. Got to go to the Dodge Theater show long time ago then cricket for X & Y and again for X & Y in Kansas City. I know 3 is an odd number of tickets to buy so if someone has four I'd be interested in that too. I'd really like something in the lower level or floor but at this point I'd really like 3 together. Please let me know if you have any for sale and how much.
Thanks!
clisaj
18-11-2008, 02:05 AM
Hey everyone, I managed to score a better seat for the concert and I'm selling my previous ticket at a much lower rate for Coldplaying members.
It's a single ticket on the floor Section CCC Row 44, not the best I know, but if you're lucky, like so many on the board have been lately, you might get picked for an upgrade.
This is the last show in the US, probably not until next spring, as rumor has it.
PM me by the 21st if interested:)
palicorrei
18-11-2008, 11:25 PM
I'm not in the industry, but I've got connections. Unfortunately they've sold out now, too. :( (Of their tickets, not the concert) Sorry glgaz.
Have you tried Jack's Ticket Agency? http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3709870357
You'd have a lot more luck in local dealers! Best of luck! :)
glgaz
19-11-2008, 12:13 AM
No worries :( Thank you for checking! Still buying 3 tickets or 4 if you have them. Have Paypal ready ;_;!
shiran194
19-11-2008, 11:21 AM
hey,
i'm from Israel and i want to come to London on 14/12-16/12 to see the consert,
i don't have ticket yet and i want to buy them soon..
can you help me to find good tickets in a good price??
or i can only dream about it??
i am coming alone from Israel and i love to meet some people before the consert to go together...
shiran194
19-11-2008, 12:26 PM
soory, the wrong forum :)
knectthedots
20-11-2008, 10:31 PM
I am so excited! I won Front Row Floor seats from Mix 969 (local radio station)!!!!! I can't believe it...I'm still in shock. This is so amazing.
Now I just hope they play some of the PM songs!
backstreetchix97
20-11-2008, 10:46 PM
I am so excited! I won Front Row Floor seats from Mix 969 (local radio station)!!!!! I can't believe it...I'm still in shock. This is so amazing.
Now I just hope they play some of the PM songs!
OH MY GOSH! You are so lucky!!! HOw much effort did it take for you to win those? No matter how hard I try I know something like this would never happen to me *sigh* :dozey:
knectthedots
20-11-2008, 11:58 PM
I never can get in on my cell phone, but this time I called from my work phone (landline) and got in 3 times! The last time I won! So...if you are going to try to win a call in contest...use a real phone I guess. I can't image how amazing front row is going to be. Now if I can only meet the band my life will be complete lol :)
setnomleb
21-11-2008, 05:36 AM
Hello guys, im new to the forum. anyways.
well i am going to glendale from el paso texas to see the show and i have extra tickets. i have 1 extra for section 109 row h and one for section 101 row g. if anybody is interested please message me or something. i have these extra because some friends decided to tag along and i had to change my seats.
also i will be volunteering for oxfam america during that show and i was selected as lead volunteer for this show, there are still 6 spots available, if anyone is interested email me at hambelmontes@hotmail.com
. hope to see you there.
busybeeburns
22-11-2008, 04:01 PM
Sound: Pop-tinged rock with a cerebral spin.
Claim to fame: Frontman Chris Martin grabbed the rock world's attention with his upbeat lyrics and stage presence. Banging on his upright piano and singing such anthems as Yellow, he quickly made Britain's Coldplay as big a concert draw as U2. Martin since has married actress Gwyneth Paltrow, raising his profile higher as his group has become one of the acts that the recording industry now counts on for survival.
Latest effort: For this year's Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, Coldplay brought adventurous electronic producer Brian Eno on board, and the result is a stunning expansion of the British band's sonic landscape. Strings, bells, congas, churchlike organ, guitar passages that barely sound like guitar, a piano made to mimic a harpsichord, synthesizers - all of these sounds fade in and out of the songs, many of which have multiple movements and changes in rhythm.
If one song would make you love this act it would be: Released in 2002, Clocks dominated the airwaves and became Coldplay's most hummable song. The crisply-played anthem, with its wistful chorus, appealed to everyone from hard-core fans to middle-of-the-road listeners.
Trivia: Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane helped name Coldplay, according to Virgin Media. Rice-Oxley met Martin at University College London and the pair bonded over music. Rice-Oxley had considered naming his band Coldplay but decided it was too "depressing." Martin, however, liked the name.
For fans of: Oasis, Radiohead, the Beatles.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Jobing.com Arena, Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. $44.30-$92.30. 623-772-3800, jobingarena.com.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/music/articles/2008/11/23/20081123coldplay.html
palicorrei
23-11-2008, 01:07 AM
Ahh! 4 days! :D I'm so pumped!
Good luck to everyone who's looking for tickets!
blackdollie
23-11-2008, 02:13 AM
Hey guys,anyone have any idea how to go to acer arena from bankstown via public transport??
Anyone live in bankstown??:)
sorry i just moved in bankstown from malaysia couple of days ago!!:rolleyes:
knectthedots
25-11-2008, 06:07 PM
Hi!
Well I just bought a new pocket sized camcorder. It looks like a digital camera, so I'm hoping security wont notice me taping a lot. I'm also going to try to post setlist updates from my iPhone. I'm going to the venue early to camp out with my signs by the loading dock in hopes to get lucky and meet them! Rain is forcasted (In the desert...i know..what are the odds!)...but I'm hoping it won't matter. I'm in the front row so I'm hoping the videos are good! :) And I'm hoping they play some PM songs because it's the last USA date this year!
setnomleb
25-11-2008, 06:20 PM
i am traveling from texas to the show. does anyone know if glendale ir far away from phoenix?
knectthedots
25-11-2008, 08:13 PM
No, it's not that far. Glendale borders the west side of Phoenix. With no traffic, the Arena is probably 20 minutes from downtown.
palicorrei
25-11-2008, 11:34 PM
Yeah, the arena is about 15 miles from downtown Phoenix. It won't be too much trouble getting there. You can't really miss it with the University of Phoenix stadium right next to it.
Good luck getting the camcorder in! Hopefully security won't be tight.
I'm also hoping to get to the venue a bit early to grab a bite to eat at Westgate before the arena opens and everyone gets there. I'll probably wait a bit after the show and see if I can catch a glimpse of the band!
clisaj
26-11-2008, 01:55 AM
Hi!
Well I just bought a new pocket sized camcorder. It looks like a digital camera, so I'm hoping security wont notice me taping a lot. I'm also going to try to post setlist updates from my iPhone. I'm going to the venue early to camp out with my signs by the loading dock in hopes to get lucky and meet them! Rain is forcasted (In the desert...i know..what are the odds!)...but I'm hoping it won't matter. I'm in the front row so I'm hoping the videos are good! :) And I'm hoping they play some PM songs because it's the last USA date this year!
What time are you camping out? I have a sign too and I'd like to try and at least get a glimpse of them as they're driving in, so I'll join you if you like.
I saw that forcast of rain too. Imagine...a rainy day in Arizona???:stunned:
Might be a good sign:thinking:
Yeshe
26-11-2008, 02:12 AM
Hey!
I'll be there. Coming from Albuquerque. I've got floor seats...anyone from PHX know how good a seat is triple A row 21? and row 38...how far from the stage?
Also, since we will be there on Thursday...where is there a good place to eat on Thanksgiving? What will be open? Thanks for any info you might have!
Yes, I am excited for the last Coldplay show in the US!
Yeshe
clisaj
26-11-2008, 04:09 PM
^Hey Yeshe, I'm not from Phoenix so I can't help you with places to eat, but I heard all floor seats are a good get.:thumbsup:
I'm so charged up, been up since 6AM and only got about 4 hours sleep woot!:drunk:
setnomleb
26-11-2008, 05:15 PM
i will also be volunteering for oxfam. lets see how that goes.
i cant wait i am very excited my plane leaves in 2 hours for phoenix.
ill post pictures and videos on thursday.
cant wait wooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!
peace and love:D:lol::smug:;):rolleyes::):dozey:
KissesBirds
26-11-2008, 10:04 PM
Have fun everyone!!! :D
palicorrei
26-11-2008, 11:02 PM
I'm so excited!! :D See you all there!
Texasluvsjonny
26-11-2008, 11:03 PM
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/angie7581/Chicago%207-23/IMG_1505.jpg
CookyMnstr
27-11-2008, 12:10 AM
To everyone going to this, THE LAST US SHOW of the year, have lots of fun!!!! and yell, and scream and jump and sing LOUD, and leave the boys with the best impression of US fans!:D:dance::D:dance::D
Have fun everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
cold_love23
27-11-2008, 02:57 AM
aww, this is kind of sad.. the last U.S show :(
the last us show and and a very empty thread!!!!! :(
aww, this is kind of sad.. the last U.S show :(
I agree........
I love it when they are in the states....
boys should just about be going on.... (sigh) I assume they are flying home tonight to be home with their familes for thanksgiving. well, at least chris as i know gwyneth is cooking a proper thanksgiving meal.
Texasluvsjonny
27-11-2008, 04:18 AM
UK peeps don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but I'm sure Chris and Gwyneth will since she's American. Probably go to her mum's in Cali.
A RUSH OF VIDA
27-11-2008, 04:20 AM
I thought her mom lived in NY?
Texasluvsjonny
27-11-2008, 04:22 AM
Has a place in California as well. Santa Barbara I believe.
Texasluvsjonny
27-11-2008, 04:23 AM
Maybe back to NYC for the turkey day parade for the kids....and Chrissy. hehe
Julie
27-11-2008, 04:29 AM
haha i bet chris can make a mean turkey :D
roche714
27-11-2008, 05:09 AM
I read online that Gwyneth is cooking a big meal in London for her American friends and then I read a thing that her Mom is cooking for the whole family in the Hamptons.
ColdplayBirdsFly
27-11-2008, 05:23 AM
I'm listening to the live Philly concert .... and I reached DAAHF... which is probably what they're playing right now in Phoenix, the concert i almost went to but didn't have enough money to pay for a flight/hotel/etc... :(
THIS IS THEIR LAST US TOUR DATE!!! :bigcry:
Ugh!!!! THEY MUST COME BACK TO AMERICA in 2009!!! :bigcry: :bigcry:
cold_love23
27-11-2008, 06:07 AM
UK peeps don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but I'm sure Chris and Gwyneth will since she's American. Probably go to her mum's in Cali.
I remember Gwyneth saying that every year for thanksgiving, she goes to Steven Spielberg's house because he is her godfather and it's a tradition.
KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 06:21 AM
they are going back to LA tonight
knectthedots
27-11-2008, 07:19 AM
Just got back and it was amazing as usual. SAME SETLIST. NO NEW SONGS...but do I Have a story for you all!
I made a sign that said "Play Life in Technicolor ii or Glass of Water."
I was in the second row right next to the ramp of love, and I held up the sign right after the first encore (after DAAHF). Chris saw my sign, walked to the edge of the stage towards me and we had a mini conversation! He gave me the maybe hand sign, and strummed his hand like a guitar...like he didn't have the right guitar to play it...when all 4 band members were bowing, Chris pointed my sign out and they gave my a thumbs up!
Well...they came out for yellow but they didn't play LITii or GOW :( BUT, after Chris came over to me again and pointed at me, tore off Johnny's setlist from the ground and threw it towards me!!!! But, it hit the security guard and he gave it to the snotty B$it$H shitting next to me! And she wouldn't give it to me!!! By that time, Chris was gone and they boys had left. It makes me so made because she didn't even sing during the show and probably didn't even know half of the songs... and she KNEW that Chris was trying to give it to me. Some people...she has thebbad karma now!
But the fact that Chris and the whole band acknowledge me and my sign is so amazing!!! and he came over and tried to give me a setlist himself!!!! I'm so pumped up right now. I was really hoping that they'd play a new song for the last US stop this year. But, at least I got their attention :)
I will post some pics/vids tomorrow...I'm still in disbelief that all this happened!
clisaj
27-11-2008, 07:33 AM
But first setlist:
Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Speed Of Sound
Cemeteries Of London
Chinese Sleep Chant
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) B Stage
Talk (techno version) B Stage
The Hardest Part (just Chris and his piano:heart:)B Stage
Postcards From Far Away (instrumental piano) B Stage
Viva La Vida
Lost!
The Scientist (acoustic) in the crowd
Death Will Never Conquer (featuring the lovely Will Champion)in the crowd
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends
Yellow (Encore)
The Escapist (outro)
Just got back to my hotel room and WOWWWWWW, the people in my section were great, dancing and singing even a mentally and physically handicapped boy with a cane, he waved it above his head as we all sang and clapped:D
I almost wet myself during In my Place, Jonny was sooooo close to the stage as I was filming:bomb:Oh shit I love them somuch I want to see them again now!!!! And yes coldplaybirdsfly Ihopethey come back to US in 2009.
Well, you could tell they were tired, bless their hearts, especailly Chris, he wasn't his normal witty and chatty self. I didn't check the Anaheim thread from Tuesday, sO I don't know if his demeanor was the same then or not, but you could tell something wasn't quite 100% with him.
Especailly when he introduced Will for DWNC, he just simply said:"Here's our drummer Will:\, no clever intro this time, I don't know maybe he was not in the best mood or I'm just reading too much into it. But he was still animated and dancing around throughout. The crowd may have also added to the mood, the audience as a whole was a little mellow I noticed.
I still had the best time, I love these guys so much, and how beautiful is The Hardest Part with just Chris and his piano?
clisaj
27-11-2008, 07:44 AM
knectthedots that was you???:D I was wondering what Chris was saying. Did you notice he seemed tired or just a bit off emotionally?
Oh and they ran right past me when they were headed to the crowd to sing the Scientist and DWNC. And I grabbed Chris' arm and hand, and felt his sweat and his hair and his bracelets, jesus I didn't want to let go:bigcry:
I have it on film and I'll try and upload it tonight. I took a lot of videos that were ruined because people kept blocking my view:angry:
KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 07:53 AM
Ialmost wet myself during In my Place, Jonny was sooooo close to the stage as I was filming:bomb:
:wideeyed:
And I grabbed Chris' arm and hand, and felt his sweat and his hair and his bracelets, jesus I didn't want to let go:bigcry:
:dance:
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knectthedots
27-11-2008, 07:55 AM
Yep that was me! I really thought they were going to play it... :( I'm just so mad at that woman...she KNEW he was trying to give it to me.
I also tried waiting outside the venue before with signs for when they drove up...the security guard told me that they weren't there and to wait in a certain area that they'd drive by. I waited for 3 hours before another person told me that the band was already there and in soundcheck!
It's still crazy how Chris reacted to my sign so positively! I agree that he was tired. THere were some parts of songs where I think he usually holds longer notes and tonight he didn't. He was still amazing though.
I hope they start playing LITii! :)
I was so pissed at the 10 or so guys sitting next to me in rows 2-3 that sat through half the concert! Such a shame...
clisaj
27-11-2008, 07:59 AM
Here's the vid where they're running to the stands in the crowd and you can hear me saying" I grabbed his arm!" And the guys standing beside me were high fiving and hugging me! Complete strangers mind you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxCZCrUlpFo
knectthedots
27-11-2008, 08:07 AM
Here's a couple of pics, and me with my sign. I'll post some better pics later this week. Time for bed.
http://picasaweb.google.com/dennis.mitchell/ColdplayPhoenix1126#5273245424739053154
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:07 AM
I came to phoenix from el paso Texas with some friends and the concert was great. We are in the phoenix air port waitin for twelve hours because we don't have money for a hotel but it was worth it. Do you think we will see the guys here at the air port?
KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 08:08 AM
Here's the vid where they're running to the stands in the crowd and you can hear me saying" I grabbed his arm!" And the guys standing beside me were high fiving and hugging me! Complete strangers mind you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxCZCrUlpFo
Sweet! Did you touch anyone else?
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KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 08:10 AM
I came to phoenix from el paso Texas with some friends and the concert was great. We are in the phoenix air port waitin for twelve hours because we don't have money for a hotel but it was worth it. Do you think we will see the guys here at the air port?
No, sorry. They are already in LA.
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setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:12 AM
We wAited outside for a while to try to see the band but we only saw sleppercar going in to the venue. I recorded all the concert I'm video, I hope it come out great when I put it on my tv
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:14 AM
No, sorry. They are already in LA.
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How do you know they are aLready in la
gruder18
27-11-2008, 08:16 AM
I saw the yellow poster, as Chris did point it out at the end. This was my second concert of the tour. I came from Los Angeles. This was supposed to be paired with the Vegas concert, but everyone knows what happened. I'm not as mad as others, cause it means another vacation for me and my girlfriend.
The Lovers in Japan and Death to all His Friends ending really is perfect. We felt good enough to leave early, thinking didn't we hear Yellow already? Now, I realized that there was a second encore we missed. Bummer!
We had floor tickets, but we ended sitting in the handicap section since it was better.
Did everyone think this being the last show was better than the first few shows. Of course, practice makes perfect.
I bet they have a private flight to LA tonight, and if you wait, they'll probably be at Santa Monica Airport.
backstreetchix97
27-11-2008, 08:17 AM
they are going back to LA tonight
How do you know they are coming back to LA? Or what are they coming back for! I wanna go stalking...lol : )
gruder18
27-11-2008, 08:20 AM
The way they set up their tour; they probably stay at the larger cities and fly out. Being from LA, I obviously believe the world revolves around LA. But, in all seriousness, Chris has family there. Why wouldn't he not be there?
Who was that Hamilton guy? Info please.
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:21 AM
I bet they private flight too but I would expect it for the morning so they could rest or something
backstreetchix97
27-11-2008, 08:22 AM
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/angie7581/Chicago%207-23/IMG_1505.jpg
ahhhh where was this? what's the story behind it?
backstreetchix97
27-11-2008, 08:28 AM
The way they set up their tour; they probably stay at the larger cities and fly out. Being from LA, I obviously believe the world revolves around LA. But, in all seriousness, Chris has family there. Why wouldn't he not be there?
Who was that Hamilton guy? Info please.
I didn't know he had family here...hahah just assumed they were all in London or something.
THat's so awesome, knowing he's in the same city as me.
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:35 AM
So are they in la now eating turkey? Because we are here in the phoenix airport and we are super boredhere for 12 hours
Mimixxx
27-11-2008, 08:42 AM
They could be anywhere. They probably flew back to LAX as they tend to base themselves in a big city and fly out to gigs.
But they could have got straight off their private jet and onto a commercial flight to England ;) They're playing here on Saturday, so they need time to get over the jetlag, plus Gwyneth is here, she was papped yday.
Annnnnywaaaaay, thanks for all the reviews. :D
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 08:45 AM
I'm new here. How do you know so much. Do you work with coldplay
Mimixxx
27-11-2008, 08:56 AM
I wish. :lol:
No, is just how they've done it in the past. :D
Welcome by the way :D
clisaj
27-11-2008, 09:01 AM
Sweet! Did you touch anyone else?
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No, it all happended so fast and by the time I touched Chris I couldn't think straight anymore to grab Guy:P.
I'm going to try and upload that vid of Jonny where he was so close Lori, fast forward to 1:47, then I think I should try and get some sleep, early flight this morning:)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE:kiss:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_YJL3ueFw
setnomleb
27-11-2008, 09:03 AM
Ok well I'm at the airport still . Tomorrow when I get home I'll post videos photos and a review. Did anyone get a chance to see them
Jsalyers
27-11-2008, 09:04 AM
Cindy!!! AHHH, that is so exciting that you got to touch Chris:dance::dance::wink3:
Glad you had a great time at the show:nice: Ok, well have a safe flight and talk to you soon, Bye:D
Mimixxx
27-11-2008, 09:06 AM
Thanks for the vid :dance:
clisaj
27-11-2008, 09:06 AM
Awww joe, I'll stay up a littlelater for you sweetie! Hows your concert? Did you meet any of the guys?
Jsalyers
27-11-2008, 09:14 AM
Aww:blush:
Ahh the concert was AMAZING!!! Im so happy that I was able to go see them again:dance: I had such a Coldplay high afterwards:wideeyed: No, I didnt get to meet them. I almost did though, the radio channel that was doing the meet and greet was there and I asked if they could fit one more person in. But he came back and said they couldnt!!
But you got to TOUCH CHRIS:dance::dance:!!!
clisaj
27-11-2008, 09:20 AM
yeah, I swear I didn't want to let go. Joe he is soooo beautiful I love him so much and miss them all terribly already. I'm glad you had a nice time too, okay doll I should really try and get at least 2 hours sleep:dozey:
Have a great Thanksgiving:kiss:
Jsalyers
27-11-2008, 09:24 AM
:D I probably wouldnt let go either! :P
I know I miss them too!! Ok ya I should probably get some sleep too;) But have a safe flight and ill talk to you later then:D Have a great Thanksgiving as well:kiss:
Jenjie
27-11-2008, 12:14 PM
coldplay.
First, let me just say how much I love Coldplay.
I LOVE COLDPLAY!
After several months of waiting, the concert was finally tonight. I’ve never been so excited in my life. Craig and Princess bought me tickets for my birthday. They bought the tickets in like April, my birthday is in June and the concert was supposed to be July 12. Apparently, somewhere along the line, Coldplay (or their people) got smart and realized Phoenix in July probably wasn’t the smartest idea. Hence, the show was moved to tonight. Craig and Princess were kind enough to get me two tickets so I could invite a friend. I invited my girl L-Cro! She’s the one that introduced me to Coldplay and I thought it was only fitting that I bring her along.
Everyone met up at my place and we headed off for some dinner. Two Long Island Ice Teas later (thank you Lindsey), we were off to the show in Glendale at jobing.com arena. We were a little late and missed Sleepercar, which I was kinda bummed about. However, we had the unfortunate luck to not miss Jon Hopkins. Let’s just say, I’m not a fan of trance type music. It has it’s time and place, but the Coldplay concert was not it.
Finally it was time for Coldplay and the show rocked! The sound was great, the band was energetic, the lights and set were good and the video screens were like MTV (according to Lindsey). They sounded great and I got chills when they started singing Clocks. There were a few times when they moved out into the crowd and sang a few songs. Chris Martin did a piano solo of The Hardest Part, which I really enjoyed.
Overall, the show really cemented how I feel about Coldplay and their music. They are amazing and will forever be my favorite band. At one point I got so caught up in the music I completely stopped listening to the lyrics… which is funny, because the lyrics are one of the things I love most about their music. They sing some pretty powerful and meaning songs.
They didn’t play two of my favorite songs (Green Eyes and Warning Sign), but it didn’t matter because the set list was pretty amazing. They even kind of mixed up a few of the songs into like a club mix, which was awesome.
http://fivepenny.blogspot.com/2008/11/coldplay.html
Timothy Q. Mouse
27-11-2008, 01:52 PM
Life In Technicolor ii is coming. :D
clisaj
27-11-2008, 02:38 PM
A few more vids before I leave Phoenix...:D
Life in Technicolor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k0XrzVnJ6c
Lovers in Japan (Chris dancing with Jonny at :24, nice close-up of Chris and lotsa butterflies):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrsVKJ8DGZM
Cemeteries of London(nice shots of Guy, Will and Jonny):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-wvUYgopd0
And the night over Phoenix lay...
palicorrei
27-11-2008, 06:50 PM
Cindy, those are amazing videos :D I took some pictures, but most of them are kinda blocked by tall people unfortunately right in my way :p I took some video, but it's crap and bad quality. I'll upload some of it, though, later.
Man this show was amazing. My first coldplay gig :dance:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608057.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608064.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608049-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608026-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608038-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608039-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608085-1.jpg
busybeeburns
27-11-2008, 06:56 PM
http://www.azcentral.com/i/sized/9/A/E/e298/j350/PHP492EE0F5ADEA9.jpg
British rock group Coldplay wrapped up its North American tour Wednesday in Glendale with a solid, understated performance.
"You can't do an American tour without finishing in Phoenix, Arizona," said singer Chris Martin, who could be forgiven for his slight geographical slip-up.
Coldplay is one of the most dependable touring bands in rock these days, and the group's 90-minute set gave the near-sellout crowd at Jobing.com Arena plenty of well-executed anthems.
Clocks, Yellow, Speed of Sound and the title track from the band's latest album, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, all were delivered with precision.
This tour was one of the Grammy-winning group's largest undertakings in terms of staging, with a huge screen occasionally used for videos, intense strobe lights, scores of lasers and intriguing illuminated globes that alternately held artsy designs and images of band members.
Martin hopped and bounded all over the stage, often playing a guitar instead of his signature standup piano.
Bandmates Jonny Buckland (guitar), Will Champion (drums) and Guy Berryman (bass) were content to hold their positions until the curly-haired Martin dropped by to give them a hug or a good-natured shove.
Much of the concert spotlighted this year's Viva La Vida album, with the crowd singing along to such new classics as Violet Hill and Lost!
A highlight of the new material was a haunting-yet-sleek version of Cemeteries of London.
Martin slid behind his famed upright piano for another strong new tune, 42, a slow song building to a climax in which the singer jokingly stuck out his tongue.
The band took to a small stage sticking out into the crowd to pick a few favorites, including 2002's God Put a Smile Upon Your Face. Martin took a solo on 2006's The Hardest Part, playing a nice extended piano solo as the song wound down.
Later, the group ventured into a far corner of the arena and delighted ticketholders in that section by mounting a small, hidden stage to perform a few songs.
"Here's an old song, and it's not even that good a song. But it means something to us," Martin said, in introducing The Scientist. The audience disagreed, going crazy when Martin played a harmonica as other band members strummed guitars and a mandolin.
Coldplay mixed things up just enough to keep it interesting, and although Martin will never be compared to Bono or Jagger, his low-key stage demeanor strongly connects with a younger generation that doesn't demand bombast in its rock stars.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/music/articles/2008/11/27/20081127coldplayrev.html
KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 11:14 PM
No, it all happended so fast and by the time I touched Chris I couldn't think straight anymore to grab Guy:P.
I'm going to try and upload that vid of Jonny where he was so close Lori, fast forward to 1:47, then I think I should try and get some sleep, early flight this morning:)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE:kiss:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-_YJL3ueFw
EE! :wideeyed: Thanks! And for your other videos too! :nice::dance:
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KissesBirds
27-11-2008, 11:16 PM
Cindy, those are amazing videos :D I took some pictures, but most of them are kinda blocked by tall people unfortunately right in my way :p I took some video, but it's crap and bad quality. I'll upload some of it, though, later.
Man this show was amazing. My first coldplay gig :dance:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608057.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608064.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608049-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608026-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608038-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608039-1.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t139/vd_killa/Music/Coldplay/nov2008/coldplay112608085-1.jpg
Thanks! Angie- red shirt (belly love shirt) is back! :dance::dance:
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setnomleb
28-11-2008, 02:14 AM
hey guys i have posted some of the videos i recorded. this was my first coldplay show ever and i hope its not the last. my trip from texas to see them was so worth it. by the way, you can hear me singing during the songs hahaha
Life in TEchnicolor - Violet Hill
YouTube - Coldplay - Life in Technicolor & Violet Hill 11-26-08 Glendale, Arizona
42
YouTube - Coldplay - 42 - Glendale Arizona,11.26.08
yellow
YouTube - Coldplay - Yellow - Glendale, Arizona 11.26.08
by the way i left so excited from the show that i left my concert t shirt there on my seat and i lost it. someone took it :cry:
knectthedots
28-11-2008, 06:01 AM
Wow...If you watch this video, you can see when after Yellow Chris points at me and comes over to give me the setlist!!! And then he double takes when the security guard gave it to the wrong person. It sucks that they have to rush out after the show!
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix Yellow 11/26/08
setnomleb
28-11-2008, 04:31 PM
Wow...If you watch this video, you can see when after Yellow Chris points at me and comes over to give me the setlist!!! And then he double takes when the security guard gave it to the wrong person. It sucks that they have to rush out after the show!
YouTube - Coldplay live Phoenix Yellow 11/26/08 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5mDSzfGWrU)
that sucks.
did anybody get butterflies? when lovers in japan was on and the butterflies coming down. the air in my area was sending them to the other side, it was sad because i was just next to the stage and i caught 1. the rest i saw were all ugly and stepped on.
themanwho
28-11-2008, 04:43 PM
My wife and I flew down from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for this show. What an amazing concert, well worth the trip and we would do it all again in a heartbeat!!!
clisaj
28-11-2008, 05:48 PM
Thanks Corrine and Lori:)
Wow...If you watch this video, you can see when after Yellow Chris points at me and comes over to give me the setlist!!! And then he double takes when the security guard gave it to the wrong person. It sucks that they have to rush out after the show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5mDSzfGWrU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5mDSzfGWrU)
That's my video:D yeah too bad that low life cow took your setlist:veryangry2:
@setnomleb, I have some butterflies if you want some PM me;)
clisaj
28-11-2008, 05:59 PM
Here are the rest of my vids
Death and All His Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukqJSqo9fi4
Chinese Sleep Chant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdhome7EYo
Clocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMVTOEPywIQ
Fix You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nUxszH_ee8
Fix you pt2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPORrGCHjtA
clisaj
28-11-2008, 06:06 PM
The Scientist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE3-JC8CYNY
The Hardest Part
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6MFPPV3xp4
Speed of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYunE6vCmnY
Speed of Sound pt2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfRrICKcQ8
42
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJsIlbm6fEs
clisaj
28-11-2008, 06:38 PM
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/041-1.jpg?t=1227897411 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/017-1.jpg?t=1227897453 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/016-1.jpg?t=1227897468 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/018-1.jpg?t=1227897510 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
clisaj
28-11-2008, 06:40 PM
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/020-1-1.jpg?t=1227897561 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/029-1-1.jpg?t=1227897579 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
Yeshe
29-11-2008, 02:49 AM
I think the show was amazing, and I do agree that they all seemed tired, and as though their hearts weren't in it. In fact, for the second encore, I was expecting a second song, but just before they finished Yellow, Chris walked over to Jonny, said something then came back to the mic to say something like...'this is emotional for us, this being our last show in the US, we hope you'll let us come back next year..." so that was the end of the show. I am sure Chris asked Jonny if he wanted to do the second song, and they decided not to.
The show was great, perfect technically, and every song sounded amazing. I was most impressed with Cemeteries Over London leading into Chinese Sleep Chant. The piano interlude at the end of Politik was amazing...classical and a little dark. Showed Chris' versatility of talent, his genius. I love these guys for so many reasons, and that's one of the main reason I love Chris.
The crowd left alot to be desired concerning the excitement factor. I was very disappointed, as I know the band's mood reflects the crowd's... so, I partially blame the crowd for Coldplay's lack of energy. I had a floor seat, and was sandwiched between people who gave me weird looks for singing and dancing. I was a little pissed that I couldn't cut loose for my favorite band, due to the exasperated looks I got from my lazy "neighbors". Also, after the group song up in the stands, the crowd didn't hold up phones like other crowds had ( Roadie 42 had mentioned how impressive that was for the band in a few blogs...they even showed a video on the globes of other crowds doing it.)
The first time I saw Coldplay in 2005 was amazing, and it was that performance, and Chris' energy that put me over the top as a fan. The second show I saw was in Denver in '06. They had just come back from doing an award's show in London, and they all had jet lag. I remember Chris was laying all over the stage that show, and barely did any chatting and joking. This Phoenix show being their last in the US, on the heels of the AMAs, and anticipating going home, again their energy wasn't great. It's a personal disappointment, as with both shows, I drove over 7 hours to see them, spent over $100 for floor seats, and the magic of the first show hasn't been there. It would be a dream to see them in some wonderful place like London or Paris, but I am considering not spending the time and money to do this whole road trip to see them again. I mean, don't get me wrong...I am fortunate to have seen them, and I do love them very much, they will always be my favorite band....just saying, as Ben Affleck says in "Surviving Christmas", "I'm feeling a little ripped off right now!" Hahaha
Thanks to those of you who posted pics and videos. They are great!
Soooo.... back to better reviews!
xo
cuije
29-11-2008, 05:48 AM
Hola!
This was my first coldplay show ever and it was amazing!! My brother drove about 7 hours and it was worth it! although I agree with Yeshe that the crowd wasn´t that excited, but for us it was amazing!!
I uploaded some pix here:
http://flickr.com/photos/bonorox/sets/72157610335510727/
Thanks everybody for the pix/videos :D
Hamsterdam
29-11-2008, 09:17 AM
Good show, they did seem to be getting run down a bit though,
Good videos, ladies !
busybeeburns
29-11-2008, 11:39 AM
The plan was simple: go to Phoenix on Wednesday to visit friends and go to the Coldplay concert that night.
Insert joke from "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" here.
The plan quickly unraveled.
I'd received approval from Coldplay's people to get a photo pass to shoot a few songs and review the show that included El Paso band Sleepercar as the opener.
Only problem was my camera battery died. Four stores later and I finally found the battery. Things would go smoothly now right? Nope.
As I was getting ready for the drive Wednesday morning, I noticed my left front tire was a little low. Put air in the tire and off I went. By the Texas Canyon rest stop in Arizona, the tire was 2 to 3 inches from being on the rim. I managed to put air in the tire and hobbled my way to Casa Grande, where I had a new tire put on.
Two hours and $75 later, I was back on the road just in time for speed enforcement zones every 20 miles, which caused traffic to slow to a crawl. I arrived at the arena with a few minutes to spare to catch Sleepercar.
Will call, of course, could not find the tickets and photo pass. Eventually, I was told to go to the administration office and try my luck there. After several minutes, they found the tickets and photo pass under a different name. I
walked into the arena in time to see Sleepercar leave the stage.
Two bottles of water, even at $5 each, were gonna hit the spot. The concessions people took the tops away because you just know someone who buys $5 water wants to throw that bottle at someone right away. An empty bottle can't possibly be tossed if it doesn't have a cap on it either. I spilled some water on my walk to my seat.
A little over an hour later Coldplay took the stage for the North American closer to their "Viva La Vida" tour.
I wish I could say I had a good view of the band, but truth be told, from my seats stage left/rear and near the top of the first section I mostly just saw their profiles and badonkadonks.
Without being able to get a good view of the band, I watched other people nearby, like the guy who made hip-thrusting motions during "Viva La Vida," earning a slap from his girlfriend, while two women in the row in front of me danced sexily to the pep-talky song "Fix You."
Guys, if anyone ever gives you crap for liking Coldplay or wanting to see them live in concert (i.e., they repeat the line from "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"), tell them you're going for the women because, trust me, beautiful women love Coldplay and tend to attend the shows with friends.
With everything that happened in relation to the show, I can only sum it up with the border saying "asi es la ------ vida."
http://www.elpasotimes.com/living/ci_11096829
busybeeburns
29-11-2008, 01:30 PM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonorox/sets/72157610335510727/show/
Jenjie
29-11-2008, 02:03 PM
first page updated with some more vids
busybeeburns
29-11-2008, 03:40 PM
Innovation is hard to come by in the music industry, especially when it comes to concert tours.
Someone, usually the Rolling Stones or U2, has always done it before. Several aspects of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" concert in Glendale, Ariz. Nov. 26 were quite familiar because the concert had a definite U2 feel to it.
A bit of singer Chris Martin's stage presence seems borrowed from U2's Bono, such as the little jump-hop-skip combined with an arm thrust into the air he’d do.
The two ramp thrusters that came out from the left and right parts of the front of the stage were a way for Coldplay to get closer to the audience on the floor and in the first level of stands.
During the fourth song, "In My Place," Martin and guitarist Jonny Buckwald faced off with each other in a mini-battle before Martin dropped to his knees to sing the song's final lyrics.
Hmmm, this looks exactly like what U2's Bono and The Edge did during
"Until the End of the World" on 2001's "Elevation Tour." Well, Bono overacted his demise when he did it.
And instead of the stage thrusters just stopping after about 15-20 feet or so, U2 made a heart-shaped catwalk that enveloped part of the audience on the floor during the 2001 tour and a similar catwalk for 2005’s “Vertigo Tour.” It’s a big commitment to do such a catwalk because just like a model on a catwalk, you gotta work it. It can’t be there just to look at.
Just like U2 and even the Foo Fighters on their last tour, Coldplay had a second stage they performed on. Coldplay’s second stage was at the end of one of the stage thrusters with a floor lit up like a disco floor. The quartet squeezed onto the small stage to play techno versions of “God Put A Smile On Your Face” and “Talk” before Martin stayed on the stage alone to perform beautiful versions of “The Hardest Part” and “Postcards from Far Away” solo on his piano.
Coldplay separated themselves from other bands with the third stage they set up in the arena. After a powerful version of “Lost,” the band left the stage, walked across the floor (the crowd on the floor surged toward them) and up to the top of the first level for a two-song acoustic set.
Martin joked that if people had bought cheap seats near them to be far away from the band, he was sorry he ruined their night. Martin then said it was time to get serious before they played “The Scientist” with Buckwald, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion all on acoustic guitar.
Next, Champion took over lead vocals for the b-side “Death Will Never Conquer.” The acoustic guitars gave it a country feel, but the song also sounded like a hymn that would fit right in on Sunday mornings in church. A gospel choir joining Coldplay on the song on stage would bring the house down. Feel free to use that idea boys on the stadium tour next year.
The third stage in the audience give U2 and other bands something to top, if they’re brave enough.
While Coldplay’s stage show has definite similarities to other bands’ shows, the band’s music — especially songs on the latest CD, “Viva La Vida,” — set them apart.
The theme of the night was a celebration of life most notably seen in “Viva La Vida.” Sure, the lyrics are about a king who’s lost his kingdom, apparently centuries ago, but that doesn’t really matter as the music just soars and takes the audience singing along.
“Lovers in Japan” was the unofficial end to the party (even though it wasn’t the last song of the night) with its four shots of confetti that were shot out from the rigging above the audience. Confetti, especially butterfly-shaped confetti, just scream it’s a party.
After shooting the first three songs from upclose, I went to my seats to the side/rear of the stage, at the top of the first level. Seeing mostly profiles and posteriors of the band, except when Martin did his interesting dancing or played his piano, I really couldn’t see the band’s faces. Well, I could look at the screens or on the songs where they were used, the oversized light bulbs that doubled as projection screens, but the shots were usually so tight on their faces that you couldn’t see the musicianship as if you were able to see the stage properly. The disadvantages of this are obviously not being able to take in the whole show. The advantages of it are I focused on listening to the music more and was able to focus on audience reaction to the songs.
Even though it was the last concert of a long North American tour, Martin's voice held up remarkably well. There were a couple of times it got lost in the mix, but his voice never gave out.
Martin said in a recent Rolling Stone interview that the band is playing the best they ever have live in concert. He said they're not quite up to Pearl Jam's level and he's right on that. Pearl Jam aren't just tight, they also signficantly vary the setlist night after night. Coldplay play pretty much the same setlist every night.
But that's OK when you have as many hits as Coldplay does.
Ladies in the crowd loved the songs and danced or swayed to much of the set. I did find it odd, yet beautiful, when two pretty women in the row in front of me danced sexily to “Fix You.” The sing-along song, built on lyrics of a promise to help out someone dear to you are heartwrenching and sincere, not exactly the song you’d imagine someone would grind to.
Martin not-so subtley reminded the audience of the song’s meaning by stumbling around the stage and pretending to be punched in the face and continuing on.
Women weren’t the only ones dancing. A guy sitting a few rows in front of me decided to live la vida loca during “Viva La Vida” by thrusting his hips (complete with coordinated arm motion) to the rhythm of the strings in the song. The Beavis in me laughed, even though the guy’s gyrations earned him a slap on the arm by his girlfriend.
Coldplay showed different sides of what that band can be. You want sensitive rock? Here’s “Fix You,” “The Scientist,” and “Yellow” for you. You want country songs? Here’s “Strawberry Swing” and “Death Will Never Conquer.” They even have techno for you with “God Put a Smile On Your Face” and “Talk.”
As nice as it is to hear the different sides of the band, it might be even more interesting to see them perform their whole set in a country style or techno style just to shake things up.
Of course, if rumors of the band’s imminent breakup or Martin’s retirement are to believed, then that all goes out the window.
Although, Champion fronting a country band with Buckwald would be worth seeing.
http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/concert/2008/11/asi-es-la-ida-a-coldpla-reie.html
clisaj
29-11-2008, 05:25 PM
During the fourth song, "In My Place," Martin and guitarist Jonny Buckwald faced off with each other in a mini-battle before Martin dropped to his knees to sing the song's final lyrics.
to get serious before they played “The Scientist” withBuckwald, bassist Guy
http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/concert/2008/11/asi-es-la-ida-a-coldpla-reie.html
:veryangry2:
I'm surprised he spelled Jonny correctly:dozey:
setnomleb
01-12-2008, 01:56 AM
[QUOTE=clisaj;2656390] http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3/cj_coldplay/Coldplay%20live%20Phoenix/020-1-1.jpg?t=1227897561 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)
Do you have more photos like this one? because i can see myself behind GUY BERRYMAN. My seats were in that upper area
setnomleb
01-12-2008, 02:12 AM
this is one of the photos i took
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8486/dsc00842fk9.th.jpg (http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00842fk9.jpg)
themanwho
08-12-2008, 09:47 PM
This was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Awesome!!!
My wife and I made the trip down from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Well worth it!!
I would do it again in a heartbeat. Still holding out hope they will come back to Edmonton or Calgary.
Nice photo and video uploads everyone.
Cheers
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