22-Jul-08: Chicago - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos

[midnight0045]

ticketmaster sale begins the 21st of June at 11AM CDT (Central) = 9AM WEST -- 10AM MOUNTAIN -- 12PM EASTERN

don't bend over for those crazy scalpers for the sold out 23rd show just yet!!!


Cheers!


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Post Show Updates


Setlist & Reviews (http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/22_July_2008:_United_Center%2C_Chicago%2C_IL%2C_US A)

Photos (http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1509)


Videos

Life In Technicolor & Violet Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpZ5hjsB2Wg


In My Place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhbNvHjSrRE


In My Place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCdlymbqt60


Viva La Vida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhIBgW2xFlE


Yes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVzw46LemE


42
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFBKocB-X1A


Fix You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsLqQbFn2gE


Fix You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZLSCb_NWew


Strawberry Swing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZhlZ_7kymI


Chinese Sleep Chant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exH3EO4Qjj0


Speed Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DmZT6gqOYY


Speed of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUZTpAdA6FQ


Chris's BANNER SHOT OUT To Melanieau and Lori "Hey Jonny, your own fucking Banner" + Yellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tH-f_LgA4


Lost!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkKYtYAyIss


Lost!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etMf6yuc99s


Will singing "Death will Never Conquer"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KFl6bNewkE


Politik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9iEToYB1QI


Lovers in Japan (Beautiful performance, background film, and confetti; horrible sound quality )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCVwKZsbVik


Lovers In Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7k8qf6Ohig


Death And All His Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S_bQAjeNRI


Green Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU


Green Eyes
http://youtube.com/watch?v=b21JMk5Hdkc


Green Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOfdovQv3aI


Will and Chris - Green Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxGQAlJ9DVc






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[Ebs757]

ticketmaster sale begins the 21st of June at 11AM CDT (Central) = 9AM WEST -- 10AM MOUNTAIN -- 12PM EASTERN

don't bend over for those crazy scalpers for the sold out 23rd show just yet!!!


Cheers!

So glad we got a second show! hopefully I can get a pair of decent tickets this time around! so help me god if the scalpers buy out Ticketbastard sometime before 11am again

[melanieau]

Come on ticket gods - give us mere mortals a fighting chance for great tickets!;)

[icedude2010]

*prays*
I really want section 1 2 or 3...
Because I had those sections for the detroit concert, but they changed the fate so now I can't go...
However I would be happy with any close side sections or floor...

[icedude2010]

How did everyone fair?

[Ebs757]

I got section 111 row 10

[melanieau]

not good...why the hell can't anyone get decent tickets????

[icedude2010]

ITs all luck...
I got some floor seats. But its ridiculous because there is really nothing you can do to get good tickets with ticketmaster.

[asnigro]

I logged on to ticket bastard at about 11:15 (15 mins after tix went on sale) and the best i got was section 6 on the floor, row 9. I ended up settling on section 201 row 7. 2 years ago, we sat in section 109 (4 of us went) row 3 or something. I wasnt too impressed with those seats by any means. I'm thinking these seats are better. I searched from 11:15 to about 12:20 just refreshing seats.

[melanieau]

i don't know how in the hell ANYONE got floor seats...ticketBASTARD auction here I come:dozey:

[soleil]

when i went to get the tickets on ticketmaster, for the fun of it i selected the best option - i got floor tickets (section 4 seat 1 & 2), but then gave them up becaues i am poor at the moment. settled on section 308 .. :D

now i am thinking that mabye i could've gotten them, because maybe i could've sold them to someone who really wanted floor so they wouldn't have to get it from a scalper

[brendan3eb]

I am dirt poor, so once again I could not afford to buy tickets for this show. If anyone ends up having a spare or something, please let me know and I will pay you whatever I have (probably won't be $100, but possibly $50).

[icedude2010]

when i went to get the tickets on ticketmaster, for the fun of it i selected the best option - i got floor tickets (section 4 seat 1 & 2), but then gave them up becaues i am poor at the moment. settled on section 308 .. :D

now i am thinking that mabye i could've gotten them, because maybe i could've sold them to someone who really wanted floor so they wouldn't have to get it from a scalper

Do you remember what row?!
But yeah...very expensive tickets!
These tickets are my birthday present, vacation, and part of my christmas present.
thats why I want to win tickets to some show. Cause im greedy!

[icedude2010]

I may have some section 6 row 16 tickets someone can buy if they want...I decided to try the auction.

[soleil]

I tried signing up @ the XRT website for coldplay tix. I would LOVE to win them. :smug:

[evtklay]

I have 4 tickets for 7/22 and would like to swap for 4 comparable tickets for 7/23.

We have Section 333 row 7, and want to move to the next day due to a change in plans.

[ColdplayJoe]

Welcome to the forums evtklay.

Please post this thread in the Coldplay Live forums.

Thanks and enjoy your time on coldplaying.com!

[blooms_lady]

i have a major!! problem. my orientation for school is the 22 and it's an all day event! i was wonderin if anyone would like to swap for the 23rd..i have 3 tix,they are sec 215 row 7

[melanieau]

7 days.......

[bearcat1229]

^ Hey...I'm in row 11 on the 22nd too...what section are you in?

7 days.......

[icedude2010]

im sec 3 row 12

[melanieau]

^ Hey...I'm in row 11 on the 22nd too...what section are you in?


section 2

[KissesBirds]

^ Hey...I'm in row 11 on the 22nd too...what section are you in?



Section 2 row 11, where are you?

I am interested in moving closer to sec 1 to be by Jonny.

[melanieau]

Section 2 row 11, where are you?

I am interested in moving closer to sec 1 to be by Jonny.

i almost asked that!

:D

[gvargas]

6 days!!!

I'm starting to get excited! :)

[Ebs757]

5 Days!!!
Does anyone know of a way to get there from the South on public transportation? Train etc.

[icedude2010]

I'm driving from indianapolis

[gvargas]

There is an L stop pretty close to the United Center (walking distance right next to the expressway)...going west. You probably could take a line coming from the south and then transfer west. I'd have to look at a map.

[pgreen822]

I hear that Santogold is opening at 7:30. What time do you think Coldplay will take the stage? Do you expect about a 90 minute show? Thanks!

[icedude2010]

I'm guessing coldplay will start near 9-9:30 and play a 90 min set

[#1MarinerFan]

I have 2 Floor seats for the Tuesday night show and now I cannot go, so I am wondering if anyone is interested in a swap for Wednesday's show? My seats are in section SEC 6, row 14. Looking for comparable floor seats if possible, thanks!

[melanieau]

See all you peeps in Chicago!!

[brendan3eb]

Is there anyone else taking Public Transportation? If so, I am coming in on the Metra to Ogilvie Transportation Center and I then plan to take bus #20 to the United Center. According to the CTA website though - http://www.transitchicago.com/news/whatsnewA.wu?action=displaynewspostingdetail&articleid=119685 - bus #19 will be the express bus going back and forth from the United Center. Does anyone know if #20 will be running at the time the show gets out? Or if #19 hits Ogilvie as well?

By the way, I'd be willing to take those floor seats off your hands, but I do not have any tickets to swap. If you cannot sell though, I'd love to be on the floor :D

[melanieau]

I'm in Chicago....bring it:sneaky:

[Texasluvsjonny]

I'm in Chicago....bring it:sneaky:Mel you need to go check the Ritz tomorrow because I bet they leave Vegas after the show and head to Chicago right away.

[icedude2010]

who wants to overpower united center secuirity with me and charge the stage ?!?!
like less than3 days left!

[melanieau]

Mel you need to go check the Ritz tomorrow because I bet they leave Vegas after the show and head to Chicago right away.

Do you want me to call you WHILE I'm hanging out with them or after??:sneaky:

[icedude2010]

anyone else doing oxfam for this show? I am, so if anyone sees a tall guy wearing an oxfam shirt with athletic shorts and oxfam written on their hand... That's me!

[Chavi]

Do you want me to call you WHILE I'm hanging out with them or after??:sneaky:

webcam ! PLEASE :P

[melanieau]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagosunday193.jpg

[Ebs757]

Oh the suspense.. Good luck !

[Chavi]

beautiful Mel ! :nice:

[melanieau]

Thankies! No sign of the boys yet or any of the roadies...not that I was stalking them or anything:laugh3:

[asnigro]

This show is more than likely going to be great. They have had plenty of time off so I doubt theyre going to be tired (unless they are enjoying the city of Chicago a little TOO much). Since its the first of 2 shows in Chicago, I would assumed they'd be more pumped for the first. Glad I got tickets to this one.

[Aleluvscp]

omg Mel!! squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee XD

good luck! :dance:

[Cobalt]

Aww Mellie, don't worry about looking good for Chris, you look great :wacky:
Have fun!

[palname]

Do you guys know what time the doors open, or what would be a good time to get there so that I can see the opener and everything?

[Ebs757]

Do you guys know what time the doors open, or what would be a good time to get there so that I can see the opener and everything?

I'm also interested in knowing this.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Do you guys know what time the doors open, or what would be a good time to get there so that I can see the opener and everything?
Ticketmaster lists the show starting at 7:30 and doors at most shows usually open 1 hour before.

[Ebs757]

No luck Mel?

[KissesBirds]

who wants to overpower united center secuirity with me and charge the stage ?!?!
like less than3 days left!

OOooooo! Me! I do! But, question- do i get Jonny? :D

Hehe! I plan on running on the chairs over to the Jonny-catwalk during In My Place cause he walks over there.

Well, "plan" is a strong word. I'd actually rather trade seats with someone over there as I will be by Guy. Not that it's a bad thing.


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[melanieau]

No luck Mel?

Nope not yet....

maybe today will be the day:D

[Cobalt]

I bless you with the magical sprinkles of our unit that will hopefully summon the boys towards you :wacko:

[icedude2010]

I think you may be able to get in at 6 because oxfam is going in at 5 I think

[Jenjie]

Morning ladies & gents :) Time for me to be demaning. Setlists, reviews & pictures, please. If you post pictures, please do me a mini review, and if you post a reviews, please post piccies, where possible. Its nice to tie the 2 together in Wiki when I can.

TYVM :D

[icedude2010]

I'm taking a camera but I won't be home until 4 am...
Sooooooooo excited I woke up last night and I was dreaming I was playing the politik piano riff

[melanieau]

We'll be at the venue in less than 12 hours!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[crazyduckette]

Have a good tiiiiiiime!! I look forward to hearing what 'surprise' song they play :dance:
(hope I havn't jinxed it :lol: )

[Chavi]

Melanie, Lori, Angie and others, Have fun tonight :dance:
HAPPY JONNYFEST !!!!!!!!!!

[CookyMnstr]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagosunday193.jpg

OMG How come I didn't come check this thread until today?!! It's so funny to see you standing there, stalking Coldplay, child and all. That's good though, more incognito--no one would suspect a "mommy," when in reality your child is probably on her way to being a little Jonny stalker as well LOL. Or maybe she'll be a Moses groupie one day :laugh3:...

Have fun tonight, and good luck on finding the guys...then come RIGHT back here and report!!! :)

[melanieau]

LOL..I think my best chance to see the boys is to show up at the venue tonight for the show!:D

[gvargas]

Today's the day!!! Now I just have to get through the workday today! :)

[I Love Chris Martin]

just to let everyone in the area know, they are AMAZING seats on ticketmaster right now (section 1 row 15!! section 113 row 6!!) go grab em! i woudl if i lived anywhere near chicago haha

[Pallavi]

please people don't forget to take especially Yes video!

atleast one from this show.

[Texasluvsjonny]

I'm hereeeeee. OMG Chicago is like air conditioned!:stunned: Me likey! And my hotel let me check in early so double woop!

[Ebs757]

I will be in for the meetup!
What time

[Texasluvsjonny]

Mel said just before 7 at the MJ statue.

I think I may head over to the UC now to see if they are there sound checking. Mel is over at the Ritz waiting to see if they are there.

[iriden]

Enjoy the show girls (and boys as well) :nice:

[Jenjie]

Mel said just before 7 at the MJ statue.

I think I may head over to the UC now to see if they are there sound checking. Mel is over at the Ritz waiting to see if they are there.

sounds like you 2 have Chicago covered and there's no escape :laugh3:

[Carolyn Marie]

If anyone hears of tickets available (going for less than $50 per ticket) please do not hesitate to let me know! Thanks!

[kasia87]

I have a ticket for sale for Wednesday night's show if anyone's interested. Lower floor section 109 seat 8. email me at przybyla_catherine@hotmail.com Asap if interested! My friend just bailed me and heaven forbid I let this ticket go to waste!

[Carolyn Marie]

How much are you selling it for?

[EnglishSilk]

Soo eager to hear any reports from you stalking lot asap!

Hope the show is brilliantly amazing for you all!:heart::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

[melanieau]

Angie and Lori are at United...they just saw Miller outside of the venue...they are waiting for him to walk back their way....

[Carolyn Marie]

Is there an opener for the show? Or is it just the boys?

[Mimixxx]

Have fun guys. :)

[Ebs757]

Just talked to Lori on the phone and it seems they saw the black suv(s) go into the underground loading dock to the UC.

[Carolyn Marie]

See y'all tonight!

[jasmynebirch]

I am excited to see if you gals have any luck (Lori, Mel & Angie)!!!

[StephBerryman]

Angie and Lori are at United...they just saw Miller outside of the venue...they are waiting for him to walk back their way....

Also, be on the lookout for Phil once inside! He usually walks around with a few security people.

Have fun tonight everyone!

[strawberryfields]

They should be starting in any minute... :stunned:

Have fun, you guys! Make sure you don't leave until Chris gives you a fair amount of pervyness. :D

[Cris_Santos]

Hope they're all having a wonderful time :D

[TwistedLogic91]

This thread makes me so upset. :(
I would've been there myself! But I had no one to go with, which sucks.

[Cris_Santos]

This thread makes me so upset. :(
I would've been there myself! But I had no one to go with, which sucks.

:( Another chance will come and I'm sure it's gonna be perfect ;)

[Lore]

have fun guys :D

[TwistedLogic91]

:( Another chance will come and I'm sure it's gonna be perfect ;)

That's what I said.
If there going to be doing another concert next year or some gig where I live, definitely going.

[Cris_Santos]

Hey I've just read Oxfam's tour blog and look what I found: :shocked2: :shocked2:

"The show is on film tonight. This huge crowd will get a special treat of a couple of songs twice, and a longer set. They’ve been setting up the ‘dolly’s’, cables, ‘risers’ & cameras strategically all day.. I think it’s gonna be special."

Did you know that????????????

[strawberryfields]

Hey I've just read Oxfam's tour blog and look what I found: :shocked2: :shocked2:

"The show is on film tonight. This huge crowd will get a special treat of a couple of songs twice, and a longer set. They’ve been setting up the ‘dolly’s’, cables, ‘risers’ & cameras strategically all day.. I think it’s gonna be special."

Did you know that????????????

WHAT?! WHY DO THEY GET A LONGER SET?! :shocked2:

No fair. :(

[Cris_Santos]

The girls are so lucky! :dance: :dance: :dance:

[strawberryfields]

I know! I'm happy for them....


...yet incredibly jealous at the same time. :P

[TwistedLogic91]

Wait, back up!
The show for tonight is being FILMED?!

[Cris_Santos]

Apparently yes! Since it's too early for a DVD, maybe they're working on a new video with live shots :D

[strawberryfields]

Wait, back up!
The show for tonight is being FILMED?!

Apparently! So therefore, they get some songs played TWICE, a LONGER SETLIST, and probably a bunch of other fabulous things.

Grrrrrr. :angry:

[strawberryfields]

Apparently yes! Since it's too early for a DVD, maybe they're working on a new video with live shots :D

Ooh, hopefully! Maybe one like the Fix You video (Glastonbury). :D Yay, I hope that's what it is... does anyone know if the stadium/arena is outdoor or indoor?

[TwistedLogic91]

Ooh, hopefully! Maybe one like the Fix You video (Glastonbury). :D Yay, I hope that's what it is... does anyone know if the stadium/arena is outdoor or indoor?

It's indoor.

[UrbanBuckeye33]

I want the longer set... I am going tomorrow haha.

[Ultravioletlight25]

Ok guys I just got back from the show.

First Coldplay was in top form!!! They were awesome and Chris sounded amazing!!!

Now some highlights:

When I got to the United Center there were cameras in my section. I was in Section 101. Security told me Coldplay was filming something. Later, during the show Chris said they were performing an old song and then a new song. I don't remember exactly but he said that the filming was for the new song. He said if we did good he would do the new song twice. The second performance of the song would be for the film. The old song was Yellow. The new song was Lost!. So we got Lost! twice during the concert. I am guessing Lost! will be the next single?

Also The Scientist (acoustic version) was performed from the back in Section 109.

And after they played the Escapist, it should have been the end of the show but Chris and Will came back to the stage. He said something about the other guys had left to a whore house :embarassed: Anyway Chris and Will performed Green Eyes.

Fix You was performed very early during the show.

Here is the setlist as best I remember:

Life In Technicolor (intro)
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Viva La Vida
Yes
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing

OFF STAGE AND ON THE FLOOR LEVEL
Chinese Sleep Chant
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)

BACK ON STAGE
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Lost!
Lost!


BACK OF ARENA IN SECTION 109
Scientist (Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (sung beautifully by Will :-))

BACK ON STAGE
Politik
Lovers in Japan
Death And All His Friends
The Escapist (outro)

UNPLANNED ENCORE
Green Eyes (Chris and Will Only)

[Cris_Santos]

How cool! Thanks :D

[TwistedLogic91]

Ok guys I just got back from the show.

First Coldplay was in top form!!! They were awesome and Chris sounded amazing!!!

Now some highlights:

When I got to the United Center there were cameras in my section. I was in Section 101. Security told me Coldplay was filming something. Later, during the show Chris said they were performing an old song and then a new song. I don't remember exactly but he said that the filming was for the new song. He said if we did good he would do the new song twice. The second performance of the song would be for the film. The old song was Yellow. The new song was Lost!. So we got Lost! twice during the concert. I am guessing Lost! will be the next single?

Also The Scientist (acoustic version) was performed from the back in Section 109.

And after they played the Escapist, it should have been the end of the show but Chris and Will came back to the stage. He said something about the other guys had left to a whore house :embarassed: Anyway Chris and Will performed Green Eyes.


A whore house?!
GUY GET BACK HERE RIGHT NOW!

[strawberryfields]

Oh, that's awesome! I'm already nostalgic and it's only been 5 days. :\

[deborahbr]

Ok guys I just got back from the show.

First Coldplay was in top form!!! They were awesome and Chris sounded amazing!!!

Now some highlights:

When I got to the United Center there were cameras in my section. I was in Section 101. Security told me Coldplay was filming something. Later, during the show Chris said they were performing an old song and then a new song. I don't remember exactly but he said that the filming was for the new song. He said if we did good he would do the new song twice. The second performance of the song would be for the film. The old song was Yellow. The new song was Lost!. So we got Lost! twice during the concert. I am guessing Lost! will be the next single?

Also The Scientist (acoustic version) was performed from the back in Section 109.

And after they played the Escapist, it should have been the end of the show but Chris and Will came back to the stage. He said something about the other guys had left to a whore house :embarassed: Anyway Chris and Will performed Green Eyes.

Fix You was performed very early during the show.

Here is the setlist as best I remember:

Life In Technicolor (intro)
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Viva La Vida
Yes
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing

OFF STAGE AND ON THE FLOOR LEVEL
Chinese Sleep Chant
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face

BACK ON STAGE
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Lost!
Lost!


BACK OF ARENA IN SECTION 109
Scientist (Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer

BACK ON STAGE
Politik
Lovers in Japan
Death And All His Friends
The Escapist (outro)

UNPLANNED ENCORE
Green Eyes (Chris and Will Only)


Thanks!!!! :D

[Carolyn Marie]

Death Will Never Conquer

Sung by Will, no less!

[BostonSportsTD]

thats actually a really cool encore. i'm also not surprised about Lost! at all... it's definately getting the most mainstream attention out of all the songs on the album that aren't already a single. but... why are they filming for a Lost! video when we still dont have a VLV video?!?!?!?!?! grrrrrr.

[Ultravioletlight25]

Sorry more comments:

As I said in my earlier post. Coldplay was awesome. They sounded just perfect.

Unfortunately I must say that the crowd in my section was just awful. During the first few songs i.e. Violet Hill, Clocks, and In My Place, the crowd was ok. Then once Viva was played the crowd got a little better. However, things went downhill from there. First, can you believe that no one in the rows behind and in front of me in my section sang the Oooo part at the end of Viva La Vida :veryangry: I was furious. Then when the boys began playing Yes and 42 the crowd in my section sat down. Some people in front of me pulled out there blackberries and were doing some work! :shocked2: A lot of others went to get a beer or go for a bathroom break! I was horrified. As for me, Yes is one of my favorite new songs and the boys did not disappoint. I loved it. They do an extended instrumental part at the end of Yes that sounds very good. I am trying to remember but I think that it was at this point that the boys played Fix You which surprised me because based on the few other shows so far, Fix You generally comes at the end. During Fix You, all seemed well because everyone got up and started singing. Then Strawberry Swing was played and everyone in the rows near me in my section sat down again. Strawberry Swing sounds amazing live. It's very upbeat. The crowd came a little more alive when the boys moved to the floor of the arena for CSC and GPASOYF.

However, finally, the crowd went completely wild once Yellow was played. I think that like in San Jose, that this was the point that the crowd really got into the concert. During Yellow people were screaming, dancing and clapping. I think Chris looked relieved. As I mentioned earlier before Yellow was played Chris said that they were filming a video for there next song. So I think that this may have contributed to the crowd finally coming alive. During the second performance of Lost, everyone was into it cheering and clapping to the beat of the song.

Then the boys moved the back of the arena for an acoustic version of the Scientist. The crowd again was happily singing and clapping. At the end of the song though Chris said that they were trying new things in Chicago and he said that it was the first time they performed the Scientist in that version and that it would probably be the last. :( Not sure what he was talking about though because the song sounded amazing.

Also, I was so excited that Chris and Will came back at the end of the show for one more song. I totally lost it and was screaming so loud that I think that the people in my section might have been slightly annoyed. :\ Oh well I was there to have a good time not just sit there.

So in conclusion the show was just amazing. I am going to see them tomorrow again. :D

[Cris_Santos]

Unplanned encores are always the best! It brings me memories of when they came back to play Shiver in Brazil (only Chris and Jonny). By far the highlight of the night.

Hope someone have recorded Green Eyes (yay one of my favourites) :dance:

[Ouiparis]

Excellent review, ultraviolet! I'm glad you were there to represent for the true fans!!!

[Marcoldplayer]

THE COLDPLAY CONCERT WAS AMAZING. So. Freakin'. Awesome. They played one of the songs of their new album, Lost!, twice because the second one was being recorded for a video. So if you see it, just know I'm in the audience. Fun!

Source: http://myladyteri.livejournal.com/277204.html

:wink3:

[Ouiparis]

I'm seriously jealous of everyone who's heard Politik on this tour. My DH and I will be in Europe in September and I've been looking at the tour dates around that time. Otherwise, we'll probably try to make it to a Saturday gig sometime in November.

[Ultravioletlight25]

Excellent review, ultraviolet! I'm glad you were there to represent for the true fans!!!

Thanks Ouiparis! I hope you get to see the boys again and hear politik. :)

[Carolyn Marie]

That was a very good review, Ultravioletlight! Hopefully I shall see you tomorrow at the show!

[Ebs757]

That was the greatest fucking show i've ever gone to in my life.. videos coming shortly

[Ultravioletlight25]

That was a very good review, Ultravioletlight! Hopefully I shall see you tomorrow at the show!

Hi Carolyn!

I hope to see you there tomorrow too. Where are you going to be sitting? I am in Section 101.

It's going to be an amazing show! :cool:

[Cris_Santos]

That was the greatest fucking show i've ever gone to in my life.. videos coming shortly

Good!! Which songs did you get on record?

[Carolyn Marie]

I can't wait to see the videos! Viva la Coldplay!

[Texasluvsjonny]

OK Lori and I went down to the United Center early this afternoon to see if we could catch them coming in for sound check. WE walk around to where the loading dock is and we see Miller walking up the drive way, by the time we could get over there, he was gone and not sure where he went. The guard was also gone. :wink3: We were waiting when some guy on a bike comes uo and starts talking to us. Then while he's there, first a white van with tinted windows pulls in and Lori is freaking because she could see someone with a hat on. It drives down to the back entry and people are getting out and going into the venue, they are too far for us to tell who it is. Then comes 2 black GMCs with windows so dark that you can't see anything inside. They drive down the ramp and the big doors open and they drive into the venue. A little while later, they come back out empty and park down there. Shit that was the band. So we are kinda easing our way down the drive way and here comes the security man who tells us to get back to the side walk. :angry: Then Lori says hay isn't that bike dude down there! OMG he must have been sent here to distract us! Security man drives down to him and tosses him out. We couldn't ever figure out how he got down there. We went and picked up Mel and when we got back to the venue, we drove up and turned around at that gate just to fuck with security guy. A cop comes up to the window and says we can't go there and we say "oh we're just turning around" and security guy tells the cop "They know they can't be here I already had to throw them out."

[Cris_Santos]

^^ Angieeeeee :kiss:

Stupid security guy :angry:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Mel and Lori had awesome seats, I had shit seats. I got busted twice by security for taping. Mel and Lori had a sign about Jonny and Chris started talking about it! :stunned: They would tell you about it themselves, but I think they're dead. :laugh3:

When we got there we saw signs saying we would be filmed but thought it was bullshit. Live Lost video woot! After they played The Scientist in the acoustic set I had lost all hope for Green Eyes. The Will Chris version was a total surprise. BEAUTIFUL! But Green Eyes without Jonny is just wrong wrong wrong! Shame on you Christopher Martin.

I was in section 5 and could not see anything. I just held my camera up as high as I could and shot video. I need to download it off my camera and see if any of it is worth a damn.

I have better seats for tomorrow night so rock on.

[Texasluvsjonny]

Mel and Lori had awesome seats, I had shit seats. I got busted twice by security for taping. Mel and Lori had a sign about Jonny and Chris started talking about it! :stunned: They would tell you about it themselves, but I think they're dead. :laugh3:

When we got there we saw signs saying we would be filmed but thought it was bullshit. Live Lost video woot! After they played The Scientist in the acoustic set I had lost all hope for Green Eyes. The Will Chris version was a total surprise. BEAUTIFUL! But Green Eyes without Jonny is just wrong wrong wrong! Shame on you Christopher Martin.

I was in section 5 and could not see anything. I just held my camera up as high as I could and shot video. I need to download it off my camera and see if any of it is worth a damn.

I have better seats for tomorrow night so rock on.

[Cris_Santos]

Mel and Lori had a sign about Jonny and Chris started talking about it! :stunned:



:shocked2: :shocked2:

[Carolyn Marie]

Mel and Lori had a sign about Jonny and Chris started talking about it! :stunned:

That WAS you guys?!?!


I actually said to my best friend that I wondered if the sign was from Coldplaying members!!!


Jonny is Slash except with less sexual...prowess. :laugh3: At least, according to Chris...

[Texasluvsjonny]

Mel got Jonny's set list. It has Lost! (times 2 ) on it and no mention of Green Eyes so that was just a special treat. :smug:

[Ebs757]

Mel and Lori had a sign about Jonny and Chris started talking about it!

HAHA I knew it was you guys! Right as Chris said "Jonny you have your own Fuckin sign" I looked at my friend and said ... yep thats them :)

[Ebs757]

GREEN EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU

[Carolyn Marie]

For a minute there I thought that Kanye West might have come out to do "Homecoming" with Chris. I seriously would have peed myself had that happened, though.

[Carolyn Marie]

GREEN EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU

You, sir, are a God among men. :kiss:

[Cold_Huntress]

GREEN EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU Thank you for the link! :D

[Cris_Santos]

Thanks a lot for the video! :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

GREEN EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU
Thanks the security dude was standing next to me so I couldn't tape it. Not to mention that I started balling when I heard it. :bigcry:

[Carolyn Marie]

Not to mention that I started balling when I heard it. :bigcry:
Same here, sister! I was on the phone with Saffire and I said "Awwww! It's my signature song!"

Where are you staying, love? What are you ladies doing tomorrow?

[Ebs757]

Guys im gonna hit the hay for tonight. I still have to convert a few files so I can cut them into individual clips. I was so into the show I just kept rolling most of the time. I will post some other stuff tomorrow during the day

[Mimixxx]

Haha so.much.information. :bomb:

I love it when regular posters go to these shows, they always tell us what we want to know! :lol:

Unplanned Chris and Will encore? Lost video? Chris mentioning Jonny's sign? :o

Sounds epic!

[Carolyn Marie]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5223/0722082226rv9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0722082226rv9.jpg)

A view from my seat tonight.

[Jenjie]

Then the boys moved the back of the arena for an acoustic version of the Scientist. The crowd again was happily singing and clapping. At the end of the song though Chris said that they were trying new things in Chicago and he said that it was the first time they performed the Scientist in that version and that it would probably be the last. :( Not sure what he was talking about though because the song sounded amazing.


noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :cry: I'd love to hear an acoustic Scientist :angry:

[Mimixxx]

I found an official review:

Coldplay swings for the balconies, and even plays in them

On its 2006 tour, Coldplay figured out how to supersize its shows. Once a fluff-up-the-pillow band of balladeers, built on Chris Martin’s falsetto voice and upright piano, the British quartet muscled up and swung for the rafters, in keeping with its status as a multimillion-selling franchise capable of filling sports arenas around the globe.

With its fourth and latest album, the cumbersomely titled “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends,” Coldplay tackles big subjects (death, the afterlife) with an equally big sound, brimming with nuances sculpted by producer Brian Eno.

It’s the type of album designed to fill stadiums, and Coldplay swept into the United Center on Tuesday for the first of two concerts with a certain been-there, done-that confidence, if not swagger. “Swagger” and “Coldplay” are words that rarely belong in the same sentence, because Martin and his bandmates have always carried themselves with a scruffy, almost sheepish charm. Yet with “In My Place,” Martin was winding up his left arm and thrusting it skyward like he was throwing uppercuts at the heavens each time the chorus kicked in. With the lights up and the whole house singing along, it was the kind of crowd-pleasing gesture that Martin now delights in.

At other moments, he was the slightly goofy, ever-smiling, ever-earnest cheerleader, U.K. rock’s answer to dithering actor Hugh Grant. Martin pranced around the stage with gawky enthusiasm, leading sing-alongs at every opportunity and waving his arms like a traffic cop at a busy intersection. It all worked because he’s got the Big Music to back it up. Drummer Will Champion rattled his drum kit with eye-catching flourishes, jutting his left arm upward before bringing it down. Guitarist Jonny Buckland is not a speed guitarist; rather, in the grandiose tradition of Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, U2’s the Edge or Oasis’ Noel Gallagher, he played patiently, framing each note and riff with lots of dramatic space. Nor did bassist Guy Berryman overplay. That role was left to the myriad backing recordings the band used to fatten its sound.

The quartet’s latest trick, honed with Eno, is to cobble together bits of what sound like different songs into epic statements. In another time and place, this might’ve been called progressive rock, but with Coldplay it’s more about creating contrasts and mood swings than showing off their instrumental technique. This approach worked particularly well on “42,” a four-part suite-like track that veered from Coldplay’s balladeer comfort zone into more dissident terrain and then back again.

If there’s a weakness, it’s that Coldplay tries to create a sense of profundity where there isn’t any. What’s with the French Revolution-era painting as a backdrop and the tattered neo-military get-ups? They’re really nothing more than eye candy, just like the green lasers and giant orbs that doubled as video screens. Martin’s lyrics toss around big concepts, but he’s best when he sticks to good, old-fashioned heartbreak as a subject.

Not that it mattered. In an arena, it’s all about creating an event. And Coldplay did so; it sang two acoustic songs amid the audience in the first balcony, and two more on a small stage on the floor. It also turned the audience into eager accomplices for “Lost,” which was performed twice for a future video.

The song warns against taking anything for granted. It’s advice Coldplay has taken to heart as it works the big rooms.

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2008/07/coldplay-swings.html

[Jenjie]

OK Lori and I went down to the United Center early this afternoon to see if we could catch them coming in for sound check. WE walk around to where the loading dock is and we see Miller walking up the drive way, by the time we could get over there, he was gone and not sure where he went. The guard was also gone. :wink3: We were waiting when some guy on a bike comes uo and starts talking to us. Then while he's there, first a white van with tinted windows pulls in and Lori is freaking because she could see someone with a hat on. It drives down to the back entry and people are getting out and going into the venue, they are too far for us to tell who it is. Then comes 2 black GMCs with windows so dark that you can't see anything inside. They drive down the ramp and the big doors open and they drive into the venue. A little while later, they come back out empty and park down there. Shit that was the band. So we are kinda easing our way down the drive way and here comes the security man who tells us to get back to the side walk. :angry: Then Lori says hay isn't that bike dude down there! OMG he must have been sent here to distract us! Security man drives down to him and tosses him out. We couldn't ever figure out how he got down there. We went and picked up Mel and when we got back to the venue, we drove up and turned around at that gate just to fuck with security guy. A cop comes up to the window and says we can't go there and we say "oh we're just turning around" and security guy tells the cop "They know they can't be here I already had to throw them out."

meh! bad bike guy :angry:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Same here, sister! I was on the phone with Saffire and I said "Awwww! It's my signature song!"

Where are you staying, love? What are you ladies doing tomorrow?Another stalking run, this time we are taking the famous sign to see if we can get them to at least roll down the fucking window. Must fuck with security dude since he gave us lip. :P

Then show #2 where I will be able to see something besides the back of people's heads.

I'm uploading some video right now so I have a link soon. I'll do some more after I get back to Houston...or maybe tonight if I can't sleep. :P

[Carolyn Marie]

Someone can correct me on the exact words that Chris said this evening, I'm sure, but he said something about how he knows it's not always easy being a fan of Coldplay but that he was very appreciative that we all came out to see him.

I know that I am sometimes chastised by some of my friends for my fandom of Coldplay. It was nice (if not odd) that Chris mentioned it. I felt like he was really trying to personalize his interaction with the audience, which was really cool.

[talkingonsquareone89]

Aaaahhhh lucky lucky lucky people!! The Scientist (acoustic)! And Green Eyes as an extra encore! :dance:

Oh, and kudos to you ladies for the Johnny sign :D

[Jenjie]

GREEN EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6q_IGNjuEU

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[Texasluvsjonny]

Someone can correct me on the exact words that Chris said this evening, I'm sure, but he said something about how he knows it's not always easy being a fan of Coldplay but that he was very appreciative that we all came out to see him.

I know that I am sometimes chastised by some of my friends for my fandom of Coldplay. It was nice (if not odd) that Chris mentioned it. I felt like he was really trying to personalize his interaction with the audience, which was really cool.
I have that on video.

[Carolyn Marie]

Another stalking run, this time we are taking the famous sign to see if we can get them to at least roll down the fucking window. Must fuck with security dude since he gave us lip. :P
Awwwww! I wanna come with! :\

[icedude2010]

omg amaZing I just got home at3;20 am. Reviews later. We are famous !!!

[Jenjie]

Viva La Vida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhIBgW2xFlE

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[Carolyn Marie]

I have that on video.
Was I totally off with that paraphrase or is that what you heard, as well? :confused:

[Mimixxx]

I have that on video.

Angie did Jonny and Chris go down the ramp for IMP like they usually do? :nice:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Was I totally off with that paraphrase or is that what you heard, as well? :confused:No pretty much that.

I must say the Yellow sing along was rather spectacular!

I wonder if they are going to tape again tomorrow night?

[strawberryfields]

ARGHHH. It's seriously only been 5 days and I'm feeling so nostalgic- I want to see them again!

You guys are so lucky, it sounds like your concert was the best yet. :D

[Texasluvsjonny]

Angie did Jonny and Chris go down the ramp for IMP like they usually do? :nice:Yeah and I have that on video too. My connection at the hotel is slow as fuck so not sure how much video I will up load fro here. I was also far far away but tonight I will be right in front of said ramp of love. :sneaky:

And no Lori did not run across the chair and attack during the song. :laugh3:

[Mimixxx]

Ramp of love :lol:

And Lori didn't attack Jonny because she knew she was going tonight and didn't want to get herself banned. Tonight you guys have got nothing to lose :P

[Texasluvsjonny]

ARGHHH. It's seriously only been 5 days and I'm feeling so nostalgic- I want to see them again!

You guys are so lucky, it sounds like your concert was the best yet. :DI have extra tickets for Houston and offered them to Mel and Lori but they declined and I told them tonight after their show in Orlando, they are going to go into withdrawls and be kicking themselves for passing on Houston.

[Jenjie]

I wonder if they are going to tape again tomorrow night?

Quite possibly. When they filmed Fix You at Bolton, they did it both nights

[strawberryfields]

I have extra tickets for Houston and offered them to Mel and Lori but they declined and I told them tonight after their show in Orlando, they are going to go into withdrawls and be kicking themselves for passing on Houston.

Omfg. Why in the world would you DECLINE and extra CP show?

[Texasluvsjonny]

Quite possibly. When they filmed Fix You at Bolton, they did it both nightsyeah baby :wink3: I wonder if a onstage Jonny attack would add some zest to their video. :sneaky:

[Jenjie]

yeah baby :wink3: I wonder if a onstage Jonny attack would add some zest to their video. :sneaky:

wouldn't a restraining order make you very miserable though? :P :laugh3:

[Texasluvsjonny]

Omfg. Why in the world would you DECLINE and extra CP show?
I know. :P They want me to come to Orlando with them, but they have no ticket for me. :( I had a dream the other night that I quit my job and cashed in my retirement account and went on the whole tour, every show in every country. I'm sure their security staff has that same nightmare all the time. :laugh3:

[Chavi]

:dance: everything sounds amazing !! cant wait for your vids !

awwww, Mel told me about their sign but never wanted to say what was on it ! Maan, I want to see it !!
those two need to get online right about freaking NOW ! :D

[Mimixxx]

I know. :P They want me to come to Orlando with them, but they have no ticket for me. :( I had a dream the other night that I quit my job and cashed in my retirement account and went on the whole tour, every show in every country. I'm sure their security staff has that same nightmare all the time. :laugh3:

:laugh3:

[Jenjie]

I'm going to have to go to work. I shall see you luvverly people later. :)
Ty for the early reviews & setlist. :kiss: The 22nd July Wiki page has begun :D

[Mimixxx]

I'm going to work now too, boo for work :(

Can't wait to see what everyone has to say when I get back :D

[Chavi]

I know. :P They want me to come to Orlando with them, but they have no ticket for me. :( I had a dream the other night that I quit my job and cashed in my retirement account and went on the whole tour, every show in every country. I'm sure their security staff has that same nightmare all the time. :laugh3:

:lol: niice !

[Carolyn Marie]

Okay, it's 3:00 am now and I need to get some sleep. I am going to write up my review in the morning after I have some time to process.

Have a fantastic sleep (to those of us that have had a long night) and a lovely day to all of the international folks! Cheers!

[Texasluvsjonny]

:dance: everything sounds amazing !! cant wait for your vids !

awwww, Mel told me about their sign but never wanted to say what was on it ! Maan, I want to see it !!
those two need to get online right about freaking NOW ! :DThey had to crash. I should be sleeping but can't. I'm upolading Yes right now and it is amazing!

[Chavi]

bye Carolyn Marie ! Sweet dreams.. but im sure that'll be easy ! :P

Yaayy ! Yes video :nice:
where were your seat exactly ??

[strawberryfields]

I know. :P They want me to come to Orlando with them, but they have no ticket for me. :( I had a dream the other night that I quit my job and cashed in my retirement account and went on the whole tour, every show in every country. I'm sure their security staff has that same nightmare all the time. :laugh3:

:laugh3:

Oh god, I wish I was there right now... after being so close to Chris for the first time, I now want him more than ever before. :P

[Ebs757]

Chris's BANNER SHOT OUT To Melanieau and Lori "Hey Jonny, your own fucking Banner" + Yellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tH-f_LgA4

Speed Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DmZT6gqOYY

[Chavi]

Chris's BANNER SHOT OUT To Melanieau and Lori "Hey Jonny, your own fucking Banner" + Yellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tH-f_LgA4
Speed Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DmZT6gqOYY

OH MY ! thanks a lot ! awww Mel and Lori are probably in heaven right now.
ooh nooo, are we gonna see them again ? :cry: :P

[Chavi]

Lori's online !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance:

[KissesBirds]

We didn't get to Heaven but we made it closer than fucking possible without actually sleeping with one or all of the bandmembers!


Wooohooooooo! Aw this was the shit guys. Mel and I held up our sign while Chris was talking, then the guy next to us screamed "CHRIS" to try to get his attention, for our sign. What a nice fellow. It worked. Chris stopped mid-sentence and said "Look at that Jonny, your own fucking banner. See I told you you are a guitar hero like Slash. Only with less...sexual...prowess."


Uh, Chris... Jonny's sexual prowess is a huge reason he got the sign. Hello. But yeah, Jonny looked at the sign and smiled. He looked shy of course. But we gave Chris an excuse to praise Jonny, which is more than I could have ever asked for.

The sign was professionally made. Mel ordered it online. It said "REIGN OF JONNY." This was all Mel's idea. She is a genius. Thalia helped design it. We also have another sign we plan on whipping out tomorrow when they go on the catwalk. I'll let Mel tell you what that one says.:sneaky: It's her pride and joy.

[Cobalt]

Lori!! Tell us your story!!!!:dance:

[Cobalt]

We didn't get to Heaven but we made it closer than fucking possible without actually sleeping with one or all of the bandmembers!


Wooohooooooo! Aw this was the shit guys. Mel and I held up our sign while Chris was talking, then the guy next to us screamed "CHRIS" to try to get his attention, for our sign. What a nice fellow. It worked. Chris stopped mid-sentence and said "Look at that Jonny, your own fucking banner. See I told you you are a guitar hero like Slash. Only with less...sexual...prowess."


Uh, Chris... Jonny's sexual prowess is a huge reason he got the sign. Hello. But yeah, Jonny looked at the sign and smiled. He looked shy of course. But we gave Chris an excuse to praise Jonny, which is more than I could have ever asked for.

The sign was professionally made. Mel ordered it online. It said "REIGN OF JONNY." This was all Mel's idea. She is a genius. Thalia helped design it. We also have another sign we plan on whipping out tomorrow when they go on the catwalk. I'll let Mel tell you what that one says.:sneaky: It's her pride and joy.

:dance:

Brilliant!

[strawberryfields]

We didn't get to Heaven but we made it closer than fucking possible without actually sleeping with one or all of the bandmembers!


Wooohooooooo! Aw this was the shit guys. Mel and I held up our sign while Chris was talking, then the guy next to us screamed "CHRIS" to try to get his attention, for our sign. What a nice fellow. It worked. Chris stopped mid-sentence and said "Look at that Jonny, your own fucking banner. See I told you you are a guitar hero like Slash. Only with less...sexual...prowess."


Uh, Chris... Jonny's sexual prowess is a huge reason he got the sign. Hello. But yeah, Jonny looked at the sign and smiled. He looked shy of course. But we gave Chris an excuse to praise Jonny, which is more than I could have ever asked for.

The sign was professionally made. Mel ordered it online. It said "REIGN OF JONNY." This was all Mel's idea. She is a genius. Thalia helped design it. We also have another sign we plan on whipping out tomorrow when they go on the catwalk. I'll let Mel tell you what that one says.:sneaky: It's her pride and joy.

Omfg, that's brilliant!

[KissesBirds]

Oh, yeah. We also held up the Jonny sign at the end when the band was clapping over their heads. We waved too. Jonny looked right at the both of us and smiled at us. Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.....

I brought 3 ziplock bags and we filled them up with butterflies. I have a cool video of the butterflies falling down on us. One of the only ones that actually came out clear. But I have an OK Green Eyes video too. And OK bits of GPASUYF and Chinese Sleep Chant. I will put on youtube tomorrow prolly.

[iriden]

Well done with the sign :dance:

[Chavi]

We didn't get to Heaven but we made it closer than fucking possible without actually sleeping with one or all of the bandmembers!


Wooohooooooo! Aw this was the shit guys. Mel and I held up our sign while Chris was talking, then the guy next to us screamed "CHRIS" to try to get his attention, for our sign. What a nice fellow. It worked. Chris stopped mid-sentence and said "Look at that Jonny, your own fucking banner. See I told you you are a guitar hero like Slash. Only with less...sexual...prowess."


Uh, Chris... Jonny's sexual prowess is a huge reason he got the sign. Hello. But yeah, Jonny looked at the sign and smiled. He looked shy of course. But we gave Chris an excuse to praise Jonny, which is more than I could have ever asked for.

The sign was professionally made. Mel ordered it online. It said "REIGN OF JONNY." This was all Mel's idea. She is a genius. Thalia helped design it. We also have another sign we plan on whipping out tomorrow when they go on the catwalk. I'll let Mel tell you what that one says.:sneaky: It's her pride and joy.

BRILLIANT !! :nice:
I havent really been jealous of the other shows so far but now I VERY MUCH AM !!!
why are you up so late ? cant sleep because of too much excitment? :P

[KissesBirds]

Did I mention this was the best frickin JONNYFEST ever?

[Chavi]

Did I mention this was the best frickin JONNYFEST ever?

OBVIOUSLY ! but wait for tomorrow to tell us that again :dance:

[KissesBirds]

BRILLIANT !! :nice:
I havent really been jealous of the other shows so far but now I VERY MUCH AM !!!
why are you up so late ? cant sleep because of too much excitment? :P


I wanted to read what everyone is posting and give at least a little of my bit. But I do have to sleep now so I can stalk tomorrow some more. I will get more butterflies too!!!!!!!!!




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[Chavi]

I wanted to read what everyone is posting and give at least a little of my bit. But I do have to sleep now so I can stalk tomorrow some more. I will get more butterflies too!!!!!!!!!




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hope you guys will manage to get them close ! :P *fingers crossed*
still no idea if they do stay at the Ritz ? Good stalking ! full report needed !

[mayurshikotra]

did they sing LOST! twice....if they did then i prob means that it will be a live music video just like they did with fix you

[strawberryfields]

did they sing LOST! twice....if they did then i prob means that it will be a live music video just like they did with fix you

Yep, they sang it twice, and it was filmed for a live video.

I'm guessing it's gonna be their next single!

[but a dream]

Oh gosh... Mel and Lori, if I were you I would have fainted on the spot.

*plans to make a big freaking Jonny banner if Coldplay ever comes back to Singapore*

Oh, could I have some butterflies please :nice:

[Pallavi]

i'll try my fuckin' level best to grab Chris's attention towards me at Philadelphia show.

and also if he runs back i'll touch him.

and yeah does any one have Yes video recorded.

post it please then.

[coldjo]

Very strange setlist but cool anyway :D

[crazyduckette]

Glad your banner was noticed Mel and Lori! :dance:
And hooray for the last-minute Green Eyes!! :)

[melanieau]

All I can say is:

EPIC


Of course, the absolute highlight was Chris stopping mid-sentence to say something about our banner. I thought I was going to die right on the spot. And then at the end to have Jonny look right at us and smile...swooon.

The show was great. The crowd was electric.

I'm on cloud nine!

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1025.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1032.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1081.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1043.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1072.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1024.jpg

[Jenjie]

nice photos Mel :D

[melanieau]

thanks! there are more but my brain isn't fully functioing yet....trying to get some video up....

[Pallavi]

All I can say is:

EPIC


Of course, the absolute highlight was Chris stopping mid-sentence to say something about our banner. I thought I was going to die right on the spot. And then at the end to have Jonny look right at us and smile...swooon.

The show was great. The crowd was electric.

I'm on cloud nine!

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/chicagocoldplay1025.jpg












wow love this pic:kiss:

[Chavi]

OH CRAP !! those pics are GREAT :stunned: niiiice shots ! thanks Mel !

and GOOD job for your sign :D "reign of Jonny" = brilliant.. huh, I shouldve known better ! it was in front of me all that time when you talked to me.

[melanieau]

MUwahahahahahaha!!! I just watched the video that Mike took where Chris says - Jonny, look you've got your own fucking banner.....THUD

And after we went up to the stage and yelled for Matt - Jonny's guitar tech and he gave us Jonny's setlist. We held up the banner so he could see and he said in the cutest accent - That's a nice banner...

Tonight we are closer and when we wave that banner tonight they're gonna recognize it....fingers crossed!

[Jenjie]

Tonight we are closer and when we wave that banner tonight they're gonna recognize it....fingers crossed!

so is it the same banner tonight or a different one?

[Chavi]

MUwahahahahahaha!!! I just watched the video that Mike took where Chris says - Jonny, look you've got your own fucking banner.....THUD

And after we went up to the stage and yelled for Matt - Jonny's guitar tech and he gave us Jonny's setlist. We held up the banner so he could see and he said in the cutest accent - That's a nice banner...

Tonight we are closer and when we wave that banner tonight they're gonna recognize it....fingers crossed!

awww, nice !! :nice:
what if Chris says something about it again ?! :stunned:

[melanieau]

well...there IS another banner...it might get an airing out tonight if the moment is right...actually Angie ought to have a good sight line of us from her seat so hopefully we can get whatever happens with the banners on tape tonight!

if we get another shout out tonight i'll probably pass out...the funny thing is that the people behind us were encouraging us to hold the banner up high...i was so worried we were blocking peoples views but they kept saying hold it up hold it up!! and then after people were saying good job girls and patting our shoulders!!!


Chris talking about our banner=me=:bomb:

[iriden]

Great pics Mel, and good luck for tonight...you never know you may get something more than a shou out from Chris :D

[Cris_Santos]

well...there IS another banner...it might get an airing out tonight if the moment is right...actually Angie ought to have a good sight line of us from her seat so hopefully we can get whatever happens with the banners on tape tonight!

if we get another shout out tonight i'll probably pass out...the funny thing is that the people behind us were encouraging us to hold the banner up high...i was so worried we were blocking peoples views but they kept saying hold it up hold it up!! and then after people were saying good job girls and patting our shoulders!!!


Chris talking about our banner=me=:bomb:

Awwwww girl, that was amazing!!! Your banner was brilliant and it's so good to know that people around were nice! My fingers will be crossed tonight and I'm sure Chris will notice it AGAIN!! :dance:

[melanieau]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/th_chicagocoldplay1108.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/?action=view&current=chicagocoldplay1108.flv)

see if this works...

password is coldplay if you're asked for one!

[StephBerryman]

Thanks, Mel...the video and photos are gorgeous!

Have fun tonight.

[melanieau]

Thanks...lots more of both...gotta get them uploaded soon!

[Cris_Santos]

It works perfectly well, Mel! My favourite bit of In My Place! Chris and Jonny :love: Thanksssssss

Angie's f*cking brilliant Yes video is already on Youtube but I'll let her post it here :)

*PS --> What was that Jonny's guitar solo at the end of it :shocked2:

[StephBerryman]

Mel, Lori, and Angie...be on the lookout for Phil. I know when i was at the forum, he was just walking around with a few security people. Of course no one around me recognized him...I didn't want to scare poor Phil!

[Texasluvsjonny]

It works perfectly well, Mel! My favourite bit of In My Place! Chris and Jonny :love: Thanksssssss

Angie's f*cking brilliant Yes video is already on Youtube but I'll let her post it here :)

*PS --> What was that Jonny's guitar solo in the end of it :shocked2:OK :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVzw46LemE


Oh and if anyone needs any advice as to how to smuggle a giant banner into a show, just ask me. :smug:

[melanieau]

well, he's gonna get the shock of his life when he sees the OTHER sign...hee hee!

:laugh3:

[melanieau]

Angie! You're up! I hardly slept at all!!! Big smile on my face most of the night and early morning!!!

What's happening today?

[Texasluvsjonny]

well, he's gonna get the shock of his life when he sees the OTHER sign...hee hee!

:laugh3:you should have put his pic on it and outed him :laugh3:

[melanieau]

hmmmmm...banner modification might have to happen...can't believe Mike got Chris talking about the banner on video!!

What did you all do last night?

[Cris_Santos]

Girlssss you're gonna make me be up until late at night for another day :dizzy2:

Sleep satisfies but live Coldplay perv updates satisfies more :wink3:

[Pallavi]

OK :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVzw46LemE


Oh and if anyone needs any advice as to how to smuggle a giant banner into a show, just ask me. :smug:

people who ever recorded Yes thank you so much!
it made my day really!:)

[Christa1]

yeah, maybe a DVD? still want my toronto dvd:rolleyes:

[melanieau]

Girlssss you're gonna make me be up until late at night for another day :dizzy2:

Sleep satisfies but live Coldplay perv updates satisfies more :wink3:

We aim to please:D

more video coming soon too:wink3:

[Texasluvsjonny]

people who ever recorded Yes thank you so much!
it made my day really!:)The song is so amazing live.

[melanieau]

Angie...stalking today with the sign???? Count me in...

[kcromeis]

I still dont get why they completely disregard parachutes...it pisses me off a bit

[Texasluvsjonny]

hmmmmm...banner modification might have to happen...can't believe Mike got Chris talking about the banner on video!!

What did you all do last night?We attempted to find food but either the places were closed or we couldn't find any place to park. Since Lori posted I will assume she found her way home and isn't circling my hotel. :laugh3:

[Chavi]

what's on the other sign ?? :dance:
what time did the show start and end ?

[melanieau]

started about 9:20 or so and was over around 10:50 - I think - someone correct me if I'm wrong

[melanieau]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/th_chicagocoldplay1110.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/?action=view&current=chicagocoldplay1110.flv)


mmmm....delicious....

[Chavi]

started about 9:20 or so and was over around 10:50 - I think - someone correct me if I'm wrong

what time does it say on your tix ? :uhoh:
you guys got me SO excited that i'm trying to get train tix/hotel ready for september !

[Chavi]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/th_chicagocoldplay1110.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm179/mel4cp/chicago/?action=view&current=chicagocoldplay1110.flv)


mmmm....delicious....

THUD !!!!!!! were you standing on your seat or something ? you're vids are freaking AWESOME :shocked2:

[Pallavi]

The song is so amazing live.

yeah i agree that video is itself proving that fact!

[melanieau]

nope not standing on the seat...no tall people in front of us...thank god...my camera is awesome...i'm gonna kiss it in a minute!!

the tix said 7:30 - we had two opening acts....the anticipation while those acts were on was painful...

[darkstaring2000]

Are there two opening bands? How are they?

[Chavi]

nope not standing on the seat...no tall people in front of us...thank god...my camera is awesome...i'm gonna kiss it in a minute!!

the tix said 7:30 - we had two opening acts....the anticipation while those acts were on was painful...

give it a kiss for me as well ! they're like probably the best shots ive seen so far :stunned: and you're not even front row ! and thanks for sharing :P

[melanieau]

Jon Hopkins was bizarre..standing by himself basically DJing...weird

Santogold was at least entertaining...good beat...i kinda liked it...

[Chavi]

aww, just had a thought ! you know that Roadie 42 might mention your banner in his next blog ! :lol: how cool would it be !?

[melanieau]

i'll be :stunned:

[Jenjie]

:laugh3:aww, just had a thought ! you know that Roadie 42 might mention your banner in his next blog ! :lol: how cool would it be !?

he'd better include photographic evidence if he does!!

[Chavi]

:laugh3:

he'd better include photographic evidence if he does!!

:wideeyed: AND a preview of that video they recorded last night !!

[Texasluvsjonny]

I only took a few pics. *grumbles to self about tall people*
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[Mimixxx]

Great pics Angie :nice: Love the one of Chris and Jonny sharing a laugh :D

[Chavi]

thankies Angie !! :D
me needs good camera :bigcry:

[Texasluvsjonny]

I'm uploading In My Place now. How did my friends up front not get better Jonny Chrissy porn? :angry:

[Pallavi]

thanks for the pics angie.:)

[The Joker]

For those who brought cameras, how did you get them inside? I have the philly show in 2 days and I REALLY REALLY WANT TO BRING A CAMERA. its my first coldplay concert :)

[Chavi]

Jonny Chrissy porn :wideeyed: OH YEAH, we need more of that !
btw, how was the audience ??

[Pallavi]

For those who brought cameras, how did you get them inside? I have the philly show in 2 days and I REALLY REALLY WANT TO BRING A CAMERA. its my first coldplay concert :)

i 2nd this question because i am also going to philly show!:)

[Texasluvsjonny]

btw, how was the audience ??It was great. The sing along on Yellow was outstanding. And on The Scientist it was loud. Will kept smiling. One day my slow ass hotel connection will allow me to upload the acoustic set. :dozey: May have to wait for my return to Texas.

[IrishEyes276]

With those reviews, I cannot wait to see the show tonight (t-minus 11.5 hours)!!!

Two questions, if you'd be so kind to answer:

How strict were the security guards about searching and letting people bring cameras in? I have a digital SLR with a zoom lens that takes AMAZING pictures (which I would post, of course) but it's rather big. I was thinking either put it in my purse or wrap it in my sweatshirt in the bottom of my backpack. Thoughts?

Also, what was the parking situation like? I won't be arriving till 6 pm and I don't know how quickly the parking lots fill up.

Thanks for the help and hope everyone enjoys the show tonight!

[Texasluvsjonny]

I put my camera in a little pouch and put it in my purse. Looks like a makeup bag if security looks in. They just take a quick glance in your bag for weapons on the way in. They don't do big searches as Coldplay fans are not known for their packing of weapons. :laugh3: I did get stopped from shooting video twice during the show, but they don't care if you take pics.

[kspillers2]

I am having such a Coldplay Hang Over-- I know last time I posted to you girls about going to the show I was only going with my fanhubbie on Wed., but at 3:30 he drove downtown to the United Center and bought tickets to Last nights show for us & all 3 kids !!! And we got AMAZING front row seats at the top of the catwalk....When I heard Chris mention y'alls sign my husband said " that must be those crazy Jonny fans you were telling me about!!" I had a big poster that said "Viva La Coldplay" and Chris came over and looked straight at it and gave us a thumbs up....my 11 year old screamed like a banshee when that happened - the people around us gave us high fives and congrats etc! My husband was game for a little post show stalking so we drove over to the Ritz-C to check and see if the bar was open (it wasn't) but as we pulled up in front of the hotel we had to swing out a little wide to avoid a black SUV and out from the back pops..........................................Jimm y Buffet. Awwwwww, bummer. Not the celeb sighting we were hoping for. If you guys are still meeting preshow in front of the MJ statue let me know time etc. and we'll look for y'all tonight. Our seats are sec. 122 which is just beyond the catewalk, Front Row. I'm going to bring a banner that I can hang on the railing but I havn't thought of what to put on it yet...Any Thoughts? Maybe something clever to complement yours. Where are your seats? Holler back soon and hope to see y'all at the show....I cannot wait for another awesome night!!!!!!!!!!!!~~Kelly

[Texasluvsjonny]

With those reviews, I cannot wait to see the show tonight (t-minus 11.5 hours)!!!

Two questions, if you'd be so kind to answer:

How strict were the security guards about searching and letting people bring cameras in? I have a digital SLR with a zoom lens that takes AMAZING pictures (which I would post, of course) but it's rather big. I was thinking either put it in my purse or wrap it in my sweatshirt in the bottom of my backpack. Thoughts?

Also, what was the parking situation like? I won't be arriving till 6 pm and I don't know how quickly the parking lots fill up.

Thanks for the help and hope everyone enjoys the show tonight!You can bring a purse, but no backpacks according to the rude **** that answers the phone at the United Center. Bigger cameras with detatchable lens aren't usually allowed. Lots were not bad at 5:30 when we got there.

[Pallavi]

well angie you're so kind enough to record that Yes video for us who wanted to see it.

thanks again!

[Mimixxx]

I put my camera in a little pouch and put it in my purse. Looks like a makeup bag if security looks in. They just take a quick glance in your bag for weapons on the way in. They don't do big searches as Coldplay fans are not known for their packing of weapons. :laugh3: I did get stopped from shooting video twice during the show, but they don't care if you take pics.

That's pretty ridiculous. Holding a small camera up for 5 minutes during a show isn't exactly going to result in you making a fortune selling DVDs.

For Sale: Coldplay in concert Chicago 22/07/08. For just $10 you can get three whole Coldplay songs shot from a really, really long way away with my personal camera. Each songs comes with grainy zoom in, the head of the tall woman in front of me bopping around and deafening screams!

:dozey:

[Texasluvsjonny]

That's pretty ridiculous. Holding a small camera up for 5 minutes during a show isn't exactly going to result in you making a fortune selling DVDs.

For Sale: Coldplay in concert Chicago 22/07/08. For just $10 you can get three whole Coldplay songs shot from a really, really long way away with my personal camera. Each songs comes with grainy zoom in, the head of the tall woman in front of me bopping around and deafening screams!

:dozey:No shit. I'm so short I could see anything and basically didn't really see the show until I got back to the hotel and watched my videos. That's not video dude, that's my eyeballs up there. :angry:

[Chavi]

That's pretty ridiculous. Holding a small camera up for 5 minutes during a show isn't exactly going to result in you making a fortune selling DVDs.

For Sale: Coldplay in concert Chicago 22/07/08. For just $10 you can get three whole Coldplay songs shot from a really, really long way away with my personal camera. Each songs comes with grainy zoom in, the head of the tall woman in front of me bopping around and deafening screams!

:dozey:

:lol: I would buy it ! ... j/k !

Kelly, you're so lucky. Front row tix at the last minute :stunned: SCORE !

[Carolyn Marie]

I think the security staff was getting harsh about the cameras last night because they were filming.

Also, to anyone that has to park around the United Center...be prepared to pay $20 for a parking spot. Grrr.

[Carolyn Marie]

Coldplay throws party for 20,000
CONCERT REVIEW | Brits try hard to stay up close and personal with their fans

July 23, 2008
Recommend (5)

BY JIM DeROGATIS Pop Music Critic

Even after several million albums sold, British art-rockers Coldplay are still conflicted about their status as an arena act, and that's one of their most endearing traits.

On the one hand, front man Chris Martin and his bandmates do everything they can to maximize the big rock spectacle, the grand theatrical gesture and the musical bombast.


On Tuesday, the first night of a two-night stand at the United Center, the musicians came out dressed in pseudo-Napoleonic uniforms and began to perform in front of a giant backdrop of Delacroix's French Revolutionary painting, "Liberty Leads the People," which happens to be the cover of their new album, "Viva La Vida."

Several big globes hung from the ceiling and flashed video images of the band as it played; at times, the group deployed more lasers than any band since Genesis, and during the song "Lovers in Japan," a seemingly endless rain of colorful paper butterflies fell on the crowd.

On the other hand, Martin has never been afraid to let his inner geek show: He's the anti-Bono, dancing like an awkward little urchin instead of striking cool larger-than-life poses, and never hesitant to do his Schroeder routine at his black upright piano.

Throughout the 90-minute set, the bandleader frequently thanked the fans for their support, sounding genuinely surprised at his own success. And he, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion did everything they could to get up close and personal, running to the end of the platform on stage right, performing two songs at the end of the platform on stage left and eventually hopping down from the stage altogether to briefly perform acoustically in the midst of the fans in the first tier off the floor.

None of this made the show as intimate as the one the group played at Metro to celebrate the release of its last album, "X&Y." But it felt as special as any party for 20,000 can, and the goodwill the band created extended to the audience indulging two renditions of the new song "Lost" for the benefit of a video filming, as well as the heavy sampling of the more arty, less anthemic songs from "Viva La Vida" sprinkled between guaranteed crowd pleasers such as "Clocks," "In My Place" and "Yellow."

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[Texasluvsjonny]

I think the security staff was getting harsh about the cameras last night because they were filming.

Also, to anyone that has to park around the United Center...be prepared to pay $20 for a parking spot. Grrr.
We had to pay $10 to park when we went stalking. ahahaha and all we got was blown off. We were laughing saying we paid $10 for Coldplay to ignore us. :laugh3:

[green_eyes11]

With those reviews, I cannot wait to see the show tonight (t-minus 11.5 hours)!!!

Two questions, if you'd be so kind to answer:

How strict were the security guards about searching and letting people bring cameras in? I have a digital SLR with a zoom lens that takes AMAZING pictures (which I would post, of course) but it's rather big. I was thinking either put it in my purse or wrap it in my sweatshirt in the bottom of my backpack. Thoughts?

Also, what was the parking situation like? I won't be arriving till 6 pm and I don't know how quickly the parking lots fill up.

Thanks for the help and hope everyone enjoys the show tonight!



You're definitely not allowed to bring a D-SLR to a concert as it is considered a professional camera because it has a detachable lens. Plus, why would you want to anyways? You'd be spending more time focusing on the camera instead of the concert. I'm an avid photographer, however even I left my camera at home for their last show, and I'm glad I did!

[Carolyn Marie]

We were laughing saying we paid $10 for Coldplay to ignore us. :laugh3:


Awwwww! Well, hopefully that $10 and additional $10 will pay off to be PRICELESS today!


Paying for parking at the venue: $10
Hotel, Flight, Ticket to Show, and Banner: $400

Stalking Coldplay members and getting to meet them: Priceless!

[Mimixxx]

OK :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVzw46LemE

Oh and if anyone needs any advice as to how to smuggle a giant banner into a show, just ask me. :smug:

This video is fantastic by the way :D I like how they start the song away from the audience and then turn around :thinking: :lol: