27-Aug-2009: Esprit Arena, Düsseldorf, Ger - Tickets, Previews, Meetups, Reviews/Photos

[Dark_Sofie]

uuuhhhhh aktuelle stunde beginnt!!!!!!!! :dance:

[worldtrav]

typical, have most of those regional channels but not WDR...grrr...

P.

[jenflor]

Nicole, that's so awesome!!! Congratulations!!!!!! :dance:

How exactly did it happen? Did you already post the story, I couldn't find it when I went back a few pages... If you haven't, could you tell us EXACTLY what happened? every little detail, please?!?! :D

[Dark_Sofie]

maybe someone records it. I can't. :(

[aniskywalker]

soo cool!
do you have any photos of him wearing the shirt during the concert?!

I dont think i've seen him wear that particular one before.

Sorry, I haven't pics :(
But I think, he wore it after stage C :)

[nancyk58]

Comments to dasdull: Then Coldplay started playing. The sound was really good for an outdoor arena. :) But when Chris sang Violet Hill and Clocks, you could hear that he was a bit sick. :( Comment: Being a superhero he went through the concert anyway. :) Clocks sounded terrible, in fact. :( Chris' falsetto was great :), but he had problems hitting the "normal" notes, and sang everything a bit to high! :( They also had technical problems during the first songs, :( but the crowd was great, :) (comment: of course when so many coldplayers were there in the front row knowing the lyrics) :D and so we had a good time anyway. :) Even most people in the seats were standing, singing and clapping all the time. :)

The show got better and better. :) (comment: combined positive energy from the band and the coldplayers) During The hardest Part and the C-Stage songs Chris sounded great :), and Viva la Vida and the Encore songs were amazing, :)they put so much energy into their songs. :)
Chris was talking in German to us very often, and changed a lot of the lyrics. They
even played a short 30 second song about the gig and düsseldorf after Til
Kingdom come! (Comment: CM seems to be not only a musical genius, but a linguistic one as well). :)

Thank you, dasdull, for a very good and informative review. :)

I have now read the article (mentioned here with a link) published on RP ONLINE (ONLINE version of the newspaper Rheinische Post) with the title: Coldplay verzaubern Düsseldorf / Düsseldorf enchanted by Coldplay. In fact I am translating it now and I am also going to include a translation of some short comments made by fans leaving the Esprit Arena published on the same website. Will be posted between 20 and 21 this evening German time (it is now 19 o'clock in Denmark / Germany). :)

[Dark_Sofie]

OMGOMG :dead:

uuuhhhhh I saw my mother's t-shirt :D:D
and another one who stood some metres away from me.

[Holga]

It used to be a free download at coldplay.com.
Don't know if it's still there.

Unfortunately not. But thank you in any way.

[Sparks22]

Thank you for the hint.

I've recorded "Aktuelle Stunde" but it's still on my recorder, never uploaded anything on You Tube....

[Holga]

Here is it: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51391



IMHO: don't think that this was the Thin White Duke Remix.

Unfortunately given link is dead.

Thx anyway.

[Gitta Rensolo]

Haha, he spoke a lot more German in Düsseldorf than he did in Hannover. He often said "Hallo, wie geht's meine Freunde" (Hello, how's it going my friends) and he talked a lot in German when he tried to do the Mexican mobile phone wave. Sadly he didn't tell the audience from where the wave should have started. So everyone was a bit confused lol. But I really liked listening to his German, although he did some mistakes. But it's a difficult language. :D

Oh btw, shortly before the show, they removed the curtain which fell down onto the band in Hannover while they started to play Violet Hill on Tuesday. I guess they were afraid lol.



Hehe, am Gate hab ich dich noch gesehen. War leider erst ca. 15:30 Uhr in Düsseldorf, weil ich noch bei Oberhausen im Stau stand. Da war es dann schon etwas voller a den Eingängen. Hab ein paar mal sogar deinen Namen gerufen, aber du hast mich nicht gehört glaub ich. :P Im Stadion selbst habe ich dich dann leider nicht mehr gesehen. Ich war ganz vorne an der Bühne, etwas weiter links. Dann hätte man sich eigentlich sehen müssen. :lol: Naja schade! Aber hoffe du hattest auch so eine tolle Zeit wie ich. :)

du hast mich noch gerufen?Haha wie geil is das denn....?:P
Ich war wahrscheinlich zu genervt von dieser ganzen Warterei, dass ich das nicht gehört hab...hmmm also du hättest mich dann wohl eher gesehen, wenn du dich umgedreht hättest...ich stand ja nicht an der Seite, sondern frontal zum linken Steg...;)



so, I have to say the bass was really a bit too much, but it didn't annoy me...I haven't really een excited after the cocnert yesterday, but today I have been...I couldn't even eat much, because I feel somewhat strange...yesterday I said I can't listen to Coldplay for some weeks, but it is exactly the opposite today...:wacky:

yesterday I was a bit "pissed" that I have to share my love for this band with thousands of people who only know Viva La Vida....I don't know why that made me feel bad---:thinking:

[Mimixxx]

Just sorting some vids out for first post and dman you guys are LOUD! :D

[Gitta Rensolo]

Did anyone notice that they played Yellow quite fast?

YES

[Gitta Rensolo]

Just sorting some vids out for first post and dman you guys are LOUD! :D

well...I think Chris really meant it when he said at the end that Will, Jonny, Guy and him decided backstage that we have been one of the best crowds they have ever seen in the world...

[Sparks22]

yesterday I was a bit "pissed" that I have to share my love for this band with thousands of people who only know Viva La Vida....I don't know why that made me feel bad---:thinking:

That's the thing the pissed me off the most - I hate the german audience sorry but I'm only honest - it's my second concert on which people behave like zombies...

[mc_squared]

That's the thing the pissed me off the most - I hate the german audience sorry but I'm only honest - it's my second concert on which people behave like zombies...

That's very unfair! At many concerts I have found German audiences to be fantastic and at the London 02 in December I found myself surrounded by "zombies" at both concerts, and even spoke a guy next to me who didn't know who "Will" was.:stunned::shocked2::stunned:

[Mimixxx]

well...I think Chris really meant it when he said at the end that Will, Jonny, Guy and him decided backstage that we have been one of the best crowds they have ever seen in the world...

Yeah! Really impressive :D

They've been playing Yellow far, far too fast for a while, annoys me slightly, like they just want to get it over with.

[Gitta Rensolo]

my sister calls them "U-Boot" fans...like people who only like football when there is a world championship...those people are the ones who wear the t-shirts and who scream the Viva La Vida "ooohooohoohh" the loudest....and who only have fun when they play their new songs, esp. Viva La Vida...I think in my area I was one of the few who really enjoyed everything...and ewwww there was this family standing next to my sister and they were rather talking about Chris' private life than about anything else...my sister was really pissed afterwards...I think they didn*t even know the other band members...

[Sparks22]

That's very unfair! At many concerts I have found German audiences to be fantastic and at the London 02 in December I found myself surrounded by "zombies" at both concerts, and even spoke a guy next to me who didn't know who "Will" was.;)

Maybe you've got a better impression of it because you were in the front row - I had my binoculars with me and saw that there was a lot of party over there -

Sadly not in the seating areas - I only say - let's go to the cinema - where's the popcorn? :D

[aniskywalker]

Nicole, that's so awesome!!! Congratulations!!!!!! :dance:

How exactly did it happen? Did you already post the story, I couldn't find it when I went back a few pages... If you haven't, could you tell us EXACTLY what happened? every little detail, please?!?! :D

Okay, here is a short review how I got Chris' shirt. Months ago I joked with TickingClock about a banner for my concerts.We had stupid ideas like "Chocolate or bondage?" and such things ...
Finally, I ordered a banner on the Internet with "Chris, please let's make a deal - you give me your shirt and I give you some chocolate?!"
I didn't really believe that he would give me his shirt, but I found the text well and "If you never try you'll never know"
Yesterday I managed to exist in the first row and stood next to Chris Piano.
And as he sat down and began to play"Clocks", I held up my banner. He saw it, stopped short, read it again, looked at me and nodded briefly.
I thought "Okay, he has seen it and now?"
At the end of the concert, when all four guys came forward, I held it up again. Chris looked at me again and nodded again.
The guys then came back to play the encore and I saw Chris was wearing no shirt under his jacket (the jacket was buttoned).
Chris sat down at the piano and told about LRLRL and suddenly I saw Phil running at me. He held something in his hand, remained in front of me and said, "That's from Chris for you" and gave me the shirt.
I must have looked stunned at the moment. I said to Phil "OMG, thank you and that's for Chris," and quickly gave him the chocolate.
I held the shirt pressed close to me. The band began to play, and Chris looked at me again to see if I got the shirt. I beamed at him and screamed as loud as I could, "Thank You!" He grinned at me and sorry, at least since the moment I was definitely dead...

[mc_squared]

Maybe you've got a better impression of it because you were in the front row - I had my binoculars with me and saw that there was a lot of party over there -

Sadly not in the seating areas - I only say - let's go to the cinema - where's the popcorn? :D

All I'm saying is Coldplay have "bandwagon" fans like that all over the world - it's an inevitable downside of their massive popularity.
And seated areas suck everywhere, weather it's a rock concert or a football match.;)

[Hogy]

my sister calls them "U-Boot" fans...like people who only like football when there is a world championship...those people are the ones who wear the t-shirts and who scream the Viva La Vida "ooohooohoohh" the loudest....and who only have fun when they play their new songs, esp. Viva La Vida...I think in my area I was one of the few who really enjoyed everything...and ewwww there was this family standing next to my sister and they were rather talking about Chris' private life than about anything else...my sister was really pissed afterwards...I think they didn*t even know the other band members...

I can totally understand you. I went to the concert in Hannover as well and I was really sad afterwards and disappointed. Not with the band but with the crowd. It felt like I was the only one who knew all the songs and not only Viva la Vida. Of course there must have been other "proper" fans, but they were nowhere near me. :cry: Düsseldorf was great, however. I guess I was just lucky because the people next to me were really into every song.

[Sparks22]

my sister calls them "U-Boot" fans...like people who only like football when there is a world championship...those people are the ones who wear the t-shirts and who scream the Viva La Vida "ooohooohoohh" the loudest....and who only have fun when they play their new songs, esp. Viva La Vida...I think in my area I was one of the few who really enjoyed everything...and ewwww there was this family standing next to my sister and they were rather talking about Chris' private life than about anything else...my sister was really pissed afterwards...I think they didn*t even know the other band members...

These types of gossipmongers are also very bad...you're so right. And I like the expression "U-Boot-Fans", good word to describe them - I was so sad after the gig that I did not find anyone that I could talk to but finally I found some nice girls on my way to the car. They were celebrating that there finally got a LRLRLR-CD from a nice man because it was not so easy to get them when you came from the groundfloor. We've been talking a lot about the gig and Coldplay and we exchanged e-mail adresses becauese they're not a member of coldplaying.com


I think next time Coldplay should give a concert only for us Coldplayers and real fans - that would be magnificient!

[Larry]

du hast mich noch gerufen?Haha wie geil is das denn....?:P
Ich war wahrscheinlich zu genervt von dieser ganzen Warterei, dass ich das nicht gehört hab...hmmm also du hättest mich dann wohl eher gesehen, wenn du dich umgedreht hättest...ich stand ja nicht an der Seite, sondern frontal zum linken Steg...;)

Ja schade Mensch! :( Bisschen blöd gelaufen! Konnte leider nicht zu dir rüberkommen, weil jeden Moment ja die Tore geöffnet wurden. Naja nächstes Mal! :P Aber freut mich, dass dir das Konzert auch gefallen hat.

Haha, that video below was definitely my highlight last night! Chris speaking German! He even knew that "Handy" is the German word for mobile phone. :D He sounds like someone from the fun rides on the Oktoberfest!

YouTube - Coldplay Dusseldorf 2009 - Death Will Never Conquer by Will Champion + LAOLA

At 2:28...

"Danke! Heute machen wir mit euch eine Laola-Welle, aber mit euren Handys. Wir starten rechts hinten bei drei. Eins, zwei, drei, go..."

"Thanks! Today we're doing a Mexican wave, but with your mobile phones. We start from back right at three. One, two, three, go..."

:wacky:

[Hogy]

Okay, here is a short review how I got Chris' shirt. Months ago I joked with TickingClock about a banner for my concerts.We had stupid ideas like "Chocolate or bondage?" and such things ...
Finally, I ordered a banner on the Internet with "Chris, please let's make a deal - you give me your shirt and I give you some chocolate?!"
I didn't really believe that he would give me his shirt, but I found the text well and "If you never try you'll never know"
Yesterday I managed to exist in the first row and stood next to Chris Piano.
And as he sat down and began to play"Clocks", I held up my banner. He saw it, stopped short, read it again, looked at me and nodded briefly.
I thought "Okay, he has seen it and now?"
At the end of the concert, when all four guys came forward, I held it up again. Chris looked at me again and nodded again.
The guys then came back to play the encore and I saw Chris was wearing no shirt under his jacket (the jacket was buttoned).
Chris sat down at the piano and told about LRLRL and suddenly I saw Phil running at me. He held something in his hand, remained in front of me and said, "That's from Chris for you" and gave me the shirt.
I must have looked stunned at the moment. I said to Phil "OMG, thank you and that's for Chris," and quickly gave him the chocolate.
I held the shirt pressed close to me. The band began to play, and Chris looked at me again to see if I got the shirt. I beamed at him and screamed as loud as I could, "Thank You!" He grinned at me and sorry, at least since the moment I was definitely dead...


God, you're lucky! That's so cool! :)

[Sparks22]

yes I adored every german sentence of him....so amazing

[mc_squared]

I think next time Coldplay should give a concert only for us Coldplayers and real fans - that would be magnificient!

And the queues should be organised fairly.;)

[Gitta Rensolo]

haha yeah....we should have a coldplaying.com party with a Coldplay concert...:wacky:

[Gitta Rensolo]

He didn't even say "Laola Welle"...he said "Lola Welle" which was the cutest thing...:blush:

[Sparks22]

He didn't even say "Laola Welle"...he said "Lola Welle" which was the cutest thing...:blush:

You can tell this t-shirt story to your grand-children - wow that must be one of the highlights in your life, am I right?
And so great that he pulled it of before the show's end :wink3: .....typical for Chris...

Yep "Lola-Welle" was the cutest thing ever - that's why it's in my signature...

[SusiV87]

Habt ihr schon gesehn, dass noch neue Fotos vom Live-Blog im Netz sind??? Am besten gefällt mir der letzte Satz !!!! :

By the way, on the way home, Chris was saying that it was one of his favourite Coldplay shows ever. Good work Dusseldorf!

:)

[Gitta Rensolo]

ahhh did he seriously say that?Omg....:blush:

[mc_squared]

Habt ihr schon gesehn, dass noch neue Fotos vom Live-Blog im Netz sind??? Am besten gefällt mir der letzte Satz !!!! :

By the way, on the way home, Chris was saying that it was one of his favourite Coldplay shows ever. Good work Dusseldorf!

:)

Where have you been since 2005??:stunned:

[Gitta Rensolo]

ahh there is something coming to my mind right now....so random haha....but the singe rof the Kilians told us that his first concert was Coldplay in Düsseldorf 6 years ago and that he really hated the support acts for being there...haha...:wacky:

[Sparks22]

Habt ihr schon gesehn, dass noch neue Fotos vom Live-Blog im Netz sind??? Am besten gefällt mir der letzte Satz !!!! :

By the way, on the way home, Chris was saying that it was one of his favourite Coldplay shows ever. Good work Dusseldorf!

:)

Das ist wirklich toll - immerhin war vorne wenigstens eine super Stimmung, leider ist die nicht bis ganz hinten durchgedrungen - aber auch egal, ist trotzdem einer der tollsten Abende gewesen, die ich je hatte...auch super, dass wir uns hier austauschen können...sowas gab es früher ja noch nicht!

[aniskywalker]

You can tell this t-shirt story to your grand-children - wow that must be one of the highlights in your life, am I right?
And so great that he pulled it of before the show's end :wink3: .....typical for Chris...

Oh yes, this was one of the best days of my life!!!
Today I run through the area as if hypnotized, and still can not believe it.

[Gitta Rensolo]

Das ist wirklich toll - immerhin war vorne wenigstens eine super Stimmung, leider ist die nicht bis ganz hinten durchgedrungen - aber auch egal, ist trotzdem einer der tollsten Abende gewesen, die ich je hatte...auch super, dass wir uns hier austauschen können...sowas gab es früher ja noch nicht!

haha ja das mit dem Austauschen ist wohl wahr....schreibt mir eben einer im studvz "Hey ich stand gestern rechts neben dir"...:wacky:

[Larry]

http://www.coldplay.com/uploads/dusso7.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coldplay.com%2Fuploads%2F dusso7.jpg&h=dace99333768d5f218afb3f476e152d6)

(http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coldplay.com%2Fuploads%2F dusso7.jpg&h=dace99333768d5f218afb3f476e152d6)
"Chris was saying that it was one of his favourite Coldplay shows ever. Good work Dusseldorf!"


Awwwwww! :nice:

[Gitta Rensolo]

Oh look I took a pic of Chris and the shirt...:wacko:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8186/dsc02579q.jpg

[Fraetes]

ahh there is something coming to my mind right now....so random haha....but the singe rof the Kilians told us that his first concert was Coldplay in Düsseldorf 6 years ago and that he really hated the support acts for being there...haha...:wacky:


I know what he was talking about. Only Goldfrapp (Oberhausen 2005) was able to be even worse than that!

[mc_squared]

I know what he was talking about. Only Goldfrapp (Oberhausen 2005) was able to be even worse than that!

Well the last decent Coldplay support I can remember is Dicky Ashcroft way back in 2005!
;)

[jenflor]

Okay, here is a short review how I got Chris' shirt. Months ago I joked with TickingClock about a banner for my concerts.We had stupid ideas like "Chocolate or bondage?" and such things ...
Finally, I ordered a banner on the Internet with "Chris, please let's make a deal - you give me your shirt and I give you some chocolate?!"
I didn't really believe that he would give me his shirt, but I found the text well and "If you never try you'll never know"
Yesterday I managed to exist in the first row and stood next to Chris Piano.
And as he sat down and began to play"Clocks", I held up my banner. He saw it, stopped short, read it again, looked at me and nodded briefly.
I thought "Okay, he has seen it and now?"
At the end of the concert, when all four guys came forward, I held it up again. Chris looked at me again and nodded again.
The guys then came back to play the encore and I saw Chris was wearing no shirt under his jacket (the jacket was buttoned).
Chris sat down at the piano and told about LRLRL and suddenly I saw Phil running at me. He held something in his hand, remained in front of me and said, "That's from Chris for you" and gave me the shirt.
I must have looked stunned at the moment. I said to Phil "OMG, thank you and that's for Chris," and quickly gave him the chocolate.
I held the shirt pressed close to me. The band began to play, and Chris looked at me again to see if I got the shirt. I beamed at him and screamed as loud as I could, "Thank You!" He grinned at me and sorry, at least since the moment I was definitely dead...

Oh, that's so awesome, Nicky!! I'm so happy for you! :wacky:

And what a sweetheart Chris is... apparently, Chocolate really is the way to his heart! :wacky: (or at least it's key in getting him to undress!! :sneaky:)

[Gitta Rensolo]

I think I am going to try to upload my viva la vida video now....I am such a silly for turning my mobile when Chris was dancing in front of us....argh...:dozey:

[coldplayisawesome]

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh395/aniskywalker5/Angel%20and%20Linchen/AniArt066.jpg

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh395/aniskywalker5/My%20Coldplay%20stuff/AniArt083.jpg

:dance: :dance: :dance:

Sorry for this but I'm still soooooooooooooo happy!!!



Nooooooooooo! Never :D It comes under glass ;)


AHHHH THAT'S AMAZING!!!! :o:o:o:o
i'm so happy for you!!! :D

[Gitta Rensolo]

YouTube - Coldplay Düsseldorf 27.08.2009: Amazing atmosphere after the show

:wacky:

[Crests]

That's such a great video :wacky:

[Gitta Rensolo]

yeah isn't it?:wacky:

I msut be somewhere in between....

I do have a video of Chris talking german before Billy Jean...the video is super crappy but you can hear what he is saying..."Oh Jesus."....haha

[nancyk58]

Düsseldorf enchanted by Coldplay
By TIMO BAKENFELDER - updated on 28.08.2009 at 11:25am - translated by Nancy Boysen.
Düsseldorf (RPO) At present there are very few rock bands with so numerous and different fans as Coldplay. Whether he or she is a schoolchild or an old rocker, whether she is a housewife or a student - who left the "Esprit Arena" after the Coldplay concert this Thursday evening had the same enthusiastic / euphoric look upon his or her face. Enchanted by Coldplay.
Many fans had also travelled far in order to see and hear the band around leadsinger Chris Martin "live" for the first, second or more times. Chantalle and Mariette travelled to the concert from Luxemburg, Björn and Nadine from Meschede, Natalie and Daniel from Bad Homburg. Like almost everybody else they found the long travel worth while.
"The versatility of the band is beyond description", Joachim Richter from Brilon in Sauerland says very enthusiastically and continues: "The variety of the songs, the many instruments that they play, Chris Martin's charisma - simply high-class."
For a long time it has not been necessary for Coldplay to be afraid of / avoid being compared to the leading forces within the music industry. Jens from Essen sees it in the same way: "Coldplay is much, much better than U2. Both the songs and the show are sensational and cannot be exceeded as regards imaginativeness."
Each fan picked out his or her personal bon-bon of the evening. It could be the British band's interconnection with the fans ( "fan intimacy" ) - in spite of the Arena being so huge - it could be the bombastic stage show, or it could be the songs' high degree of emotion (emotionalism).
Or it could also simply be the good organisation inside and outside of the Arena: The trams / streetcars were running smoothly - much to the delight of the fans who got home much easier than feared. Maybe because many of the concert-goers had left the Arena before the last couple of songs - they were almost running away to make sure that they could catch a tram / streetcar. It turned out to be unnecessary as traffic was running relatively smoothly.
Read more to find out how the fans review Coldplay's performance.

(To be continued later tonight - the fans' short comments).

To Aniskywalker: I just read your post - Chris' shirt for chocolate. It is very sweet (no pun intended) - congratulations and well done! :)

[Crests]

haha you should post them all :wacky:

does he have funny german?

Oh Nicky, I can't believe you got that shirt!!!! :cheesy::dance:

If I were you I would lock it up somewhere :P

[Gitta Rensolo]

His german is sooo cute...:blush:

[Crests]

:blush: you have to post that video then :whip:

[mc_squared]

Or it could also simply be the good organisation inside and outside of the Arena:)

You mean apart from the awful parking system and shambolic organisation of the queues??:dozey:

[Sparks22]

Am I the only one who liked the Howling Bells and not the Killians...?

[BlueberrySwing]

So, I'm well-rested but still happy and all excited. :)
I was standing on the right side from the band's view, somewhere between row 5 to 10. That changed a lot, quite funny.^^
The people around me were, well, it could have been better but it was okay. Sometimes, especially during Glass of Water, I felt like being the only one who's singing :lol:
It started with the Kilians. I've heard their name before, but none of their songs. They were alright, definitely better than Howling Bells, which I disliked.
Right from the first note of Magnificant, I was totally nervous. A few minutes later, the lights were switched off and I felt like being in a trance for the next two hours. They were just perfect, marvellous and gigantic.
After it was all over, I felt electrified. That's fitting. It was like happiness and incredulity were combined. Very strange :lol:
Luckily, I was able to grab a lot of butterflies and also a copy of LRLRL, but I'm not sure whether my sister has a spare.
The setlist was great, I had doubts because VLVODAAHF is the album which I like least, but these doubts weren't affirmed, it was amazing. My personal favourites were In My Place, LiT ii, LIJ, The Scientist, Politik, Fix You and Cemetries of London. I was kind of surprised that they played Til Kingdom Come, but disappointed and sad about the missing of Speed of Sound.
But all in all, it was great and I'm sure I'll never forget this Thursday night :)

[Gitta Rensolo]

Am I the only one who liked the Howling Bells and not the Killians...?

I liked the Kilians, but I liked the Howling Bells even more...;)

[mc_squared]

It started with the Kilians. I've heard their name before, but none of their songs. They were alright, definitely better than Howling Bells, which I disliked.


I think you're probably in the majority there.;)

[Gitta Rensolo]

I think the Howling Bells just didn't "fit/suit(???)" into that huge stadium with their kind of music....

[mc_squared]

^That's probably fair comment. They simply weren't "upbeat" enough.;)

[Sparks22]

The howling bells reminded me a bit of the beginnings of Coldplay - that's why I probably liked them so much....and the female singer was also very good in my opinion.

Nice Close-Up Video of The Scientist:

YouTube - COLDPLAY Düsseldorf 27/08/2009 THE SCIENTIST (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEQBhfac08)

Fix you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6jb7VWaEKo

[Gitta Rensolo]

some people next to me got really bored by them...I enjoyed their music, but the singer was not a good "entertainer"....

[BlueberrySwing]

I think you're probably in the majority there.;)

Yes, that could be true :lol:;)

I think the Howling Bells just didn't "fit/suit(???)" into that huge stadium with their kind of music....

That's the point.

[Sparks22]

some people next to me got really bored by them...I enjoyed their music, but the singer was not a good "entertainer"....

Not but remember these times - no entertainment but great music....


YouTube - Coldplay - High Speed (Live)

[Gitta Rensolo]

this song is pretty pretty pretty cool...

YouTube - Howling Bells - Low Happening

[mc_squared]

The howling bells reminded me a bit of the beginnings of Coldplay - that's why I probably liked them so much....and the female singer was also very good in my opinion.



Well her singing style reminded me of Kate Bush at times - but that's not the kind of thing you want to hear before Coldplay. It was far too melancholic.:dozey:

[Gitta Rensolo]

Not but remember these times - no entertainment but great music....


YouTube - Coldplay - High Speed (Live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w52UO2w6g0)

heheh right....well she was shy at first, but then it was ok....I must admit...I think I am going to buy their album...

[Sparks22]

Well her singing style reminded me of Kate Bush at times - but that's not the kind of thing you want to hear before Coldplay. It was far too melancholic.:dozey:

So maybe I liked them because I also adore the melancholic songs from Coldplay...my favourite album is Parachutes...

[mc_squared]

So maybe I liked them because I also adore the melancholic songs from Coldplay...my favourite album is Parachutes...

So do I, but stadium shows lend themselves more to the "uptempo" songs, which is probably why you now hear far more of them in the sets. Even "Fix You" has "power ballad" quality about it.;)

[Sparks22]

So do I, but stadium shows lend themselves more to the "uptempo" songs, which is probably why you now hear far more of them in the sets. Even "Fix You" has "power ballad" quality about it.;)

I know what you mean - they did not "rock" the stage....but there was so much time after it until Coldplay was out, so I think that the best warm-uppers could not make a better atmosphere. I am happy that I discovered a new interesting band and that the people who choosed them had an ear for good alternative music.

The Killians were way too loud for me...it blast out, bad acoustic I think.

[mc_squared]

I know what you mean - they did not "rock" the stage....but there was so much time after it until Coldplay was out, so I think that the best warm-uppers could not make a better atmosphere. I am happy that I discovered a new interesting band and that the people who chosed them had an ear for good alternative music.

The Killians were way too loud for me...

I'm not saying the Kilians were one of the best supports I've ever heard, just that their "style" suited the occasion better.;)

[mc_squared]

Anyway, what happened to Elbow? Was that all a vicious rumour?:dozey:

[Sparks22]

I'm not saying the Kilians were one of the best supports I've ever heard, just that their "style" suited the occasion better.;)

I got your point ;). Their music is more dynamic for a gig like this...sure. I just wanted to say that I liked the Howling bells even though they did not really fit in...

Does anyone knows what's the song with the drum-sticks?

[nancyk58]

You mean apart from the awful parking system and shambolic organisation of the queues??:dozey:

As this sentence is part of the translation from a RP Online article written by TIMO BAKENFELDER I guess that this is his Timo Bakenfelder's opinion. I myself was somewhat surprised when reading his positive view of the traffic after having read some concert-goers' comments on a chaotic parking system.

[mc_squared]

As this sentence is part of the translation from a RP Online article written by TIMO BAKENFELDER I guess that this is his Timo Bakenfelder's opinion. I myself was somewhat surprised when reading his positive view of the traffic after having read some concert-goers' comments on a chaotic parking system.

:lol:

[Sparks22]

As this sentence is part of the translation from a RP Online article written by TIMO BAKENFELDER I guess that this is his Timo Bakenfelder's opinion. I myself was somewhat surprised when reading his positive view of the traffic after having read some concert-goers' comments on a chaotic parking system.

It was chaotic!

every car parked behind the other - so nobody could get out of it before the others cars behind or in front of were away - and then there were 4 traces but 2 of them were closed by red lights that never turned green...:rolleyes: - so everybody wanted to drive into the traces with the green lights...

[nancyk58]

It was chaotic!

every car parked behind the other - so nobody could get out of it before the others cars behind or in front of were away - and then there were 4 traces but 2 of them were closed by red lights that never turned green...:rolleyes: - so everybody wanted to drive into the traces with the green lights...

Well, that really sounds chaotic. Btw I can imagine the situation you describe here - and looking for / hoping for the red light to turn green, maybe your eyes were about to turn green - into GREEN EYES! :laugh3:

[Sparks22]

Well, that really sounds chaotic. Btw I can imagine the situation you describe here - and looking for / hoping for the red light to turn green, maybe your eyes were about to turn green - into GREEN EYES! :laugh3:

Yep you really got it right...:D

[mc_squared]

Well, that really sounds chaotic. Btw I can imagine the situation you describe here - and looking for / hoping for the red light to turn green, maybe your eyes were about to turn green - into GREEN EYES! :laugh3:

Well from what I saw there were definitely some that ended up suffering "a rush of blood to the head"!!:P

[Gitta Rensolo]

I got your point ;). Their music is more dynamic for a gig like this...sure. I just wanted to say that I liked the Howling bells even though they did not really fit in...

Does anyone knows what's the song with the drum-sticks?

I think it is called "Ms Bell's song/Radio wars";)

[Sparks22]

I think it is called "Ms Bell's song/Radio wars";)

oh thank you - searched for it but did not find it - here it is, it sounded better in Düsseldorf

YouTube - Howling Bells, Radio Wars Theme

[Gitta Rensolo]

OMG look at Guy in that pic...:uhoh:

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[Ilione]

Just got back from my little trip to Düsseldorf. I'm tired as hell, so I hope you don't expect me to write a proper review now. ;) Maybe it will follow next week, but I'm not quite sure yet... Most about the concert has been said already anyway... ;)
Well, to make it short: What a great night! :heart: :) The boys were just wonderful as always and did an amazing job! :)
I'm also glad I had such an awesome time with all the people I met (Thank you so much again, guys! :hug:). :)
Well, I should say that the organizing at the venue was catastrohpic and that I was rather gutted about it at first, but I decided not to let it ruin my whole concert experience and I tried my very best - and it worked (most of the time :lol:). ;)
So, now I'm just hoping that these "little" things will work out much better tomorrow in Munich and that the Coldplaying-Karma will be with me... ;)

[Sparks22]

Just got back from my little trip to Düsseldorf. I'm tired as hell, so I hope you don't expect me to write a proper review now. ;) Maybe it will follow next week, but I'm not quite sure yet... Most about the concert has been said already anyway... ;)
Well, to make it short: What a great night! :heart: :) The boys were just wonderful as always and did an amazing job! :)
I'm also glad I had such an awesome time with all the people I met (Thank you so much again, guys! :hug:). :)
Well, I should say that the organizing at the venue was catastrohpic and that I was rather gutted about it at first, but I decided not to let it ruin my whole concert experience and I tried my very best - and it worked (most of the time :lol:). ;)
So, now I'm just hoping that these "little" things will work out much better tomorrow in Munich and that the Coldplaying-Karma will be with me... ;)

You lucky one, at first Düsseldorf and now München...would love to go there as well..

I hope it will be as great as Düsseldorf, but nevertheless I think that Düsseldorf was a very special concert - don't know why I have this impression...

[chickpea90]

The concert in Düsseldorf yesterday was the BEST concert I've ever been to!! Coldplay totally ROCKED!!!!! I especially loved Viva la vida and Fix you, I had goosebumps when those two songs were played. Btw, thanks for the free copy of leftrightleftrightleft, AWESOME idea!! :)

[*Perrine*]

Seems like you all had an amazing time in Düsseldorf ! Even Chris said it :wacky:

@ Nicole: Chris is such a sweetheart, omg I just can't believe it ! Congrats *jealous* :D

[Jea]

phew, we're finally back at home as well...

God it was SO brilliant!! My friend and me had soooo much fun and although we were already exhausted before the concert, we just couldn't stop dancing and jumping.
Volunteering for Oxfam was great too, except for the people who said to us that the world is beyond help and it's a waste of time to do something against it and crap like that :dozey: The other volunteers were impressed though with all the email-addresses (for the Oxfam-newsletter) we've got, so I think we weren't that bad :P
We were standing in the front row, on Guy's side, we couldn't see a lot of the stage because we're so small and we were too far away for the butterflys, but we had such a great time there anyway.

After the concert, we had to wait 5 hours until our train came. We were sitting on the stairs of the arena until we were asked to leave :laugh3:, walked around the building and then went to the central station. And then suddenly I felt really sick. I don't know why, maybe I ate something wrong or it was just the combination of it all, having not enough sleep and food during the day, travelling 5 hours in 5 trains, the exhausting gig... so we had to sleep in a hotel instead of staying up all night, which kinda makes me sad. We met aniskywalker at McDonalds and I really would've liked to stay there listening to her storys about signs and t-shirts and chocolate :D

Also at McDonalds, a guy came to us and asked us how the concert was, so we told him how much fun we had. And then he said "Oh.. I've been to a Coldplay concert 6 years ago here in Düsseldorf and I wanted to see them again this time, but the tickets are so expensive... but it seems I missed out on something, right?" Oh yes he did! :P

[r25d01]

I'm still overwhelmed by this totally fantastic concert. When Chris said we were one of the best audiences ever I was kind of annoyed, guessed it to be just a phrase. But after thinking about it and reading the latest comment on coldplay.com, I'm happy they really seemed to mean it. This concert really was one of the bests I've ever been to.


That reminds me - that was another highlight for me. Although it was on "the other stage" and we couldn't see it, we had great fun singing the words using our best "high" voices! It was great fun!!
Definitely a stand-out moment which was unique to that particular concert for me!:D

"HEEEEEEHEEEEEE" that was sooooooo damn f*cking awesome!!!!!
Well again I have to say: I had so much fun with all of you! I've never had such a relaxed and fun queing. The whole day was just great, besides the organisation.



my sister calls them "U-Boot" fans...like people who only like football when there is a world championship...those people are the ones who wear the t-shirts and who scream the Viva La Vida "ooohooohoohh" the loudest....and who only have fun when they play their new songs, esp. Viva La Vida...I think in my area I was one of the few who really enjoyed everything...and ewwww there was this family standing next to my sister and they were rather talking about Chris' private life than about anything else...my sister was really pissed afterwards...I think they didn*t even know the other band members...

I kind of get what you mean but I'd not say it like that. I also have two official Coldplay t-shirts I like to wear and I'm a very loud "ooohooohoohh" shouter as well because I think this audience participation is very good for the atmosphere.
The only difference is that I'm dancing and singing along to EVERY song ;)




Once again: Coldplay, Coldplayers and everyone else I spent my time with: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[r25d01]

oh and yes the bass could have been turned down a little bit. But that didn't affect the brilliant sound very much

[SueDeNimes]

Good evening everybody! :)

I just don’t know where to start and this live blog thread REALLY scares me!!!
You’ve certainly been busy posting here… :shocked2:
I didn’t read anything in this thread so far.
So please excuse if I repeat things that had been said before.

The adventures of Kris will get their own thread – he just experienced too much!! :lol:


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I have to start my review from Wednesday onwards however – I promise it’s worth reading it!

[SueDeNimes]

Wednesday

Carol and me arrived in Düsseldorf and went straight to the arena to check out the place.
I didn’t feel ashamed to ask basically ANYBODY we saw how many entrances there will be, where to go once inside etc.
So we walked around quite a bit and everybody we talked to gave us different information! :confused:

But the best info definitely came from the person at the reception of the arena.
I asked how far the works on the stage are done and he said: “I’ve just taken a couple of pics of it but I won’t show you… Look at it yourself!” :shocked2:

I didn’t get what he meant.

He then told us that the restaurant of the hotel next to the arena has a terrace that is INSIDE the arena and we should go there and have a coffee.
Of course we followed his instructions!
Best 3 Euros we spent that day.

We couldn’t believe we are really inside the arena and can watch the roadies working there.
Even funnier: Franksie was having a coke on a table there as well! :)

We ordered a coffee and I don’t know if it was the caffeine or the excitement that made me shake :lol:

They’ve just started building the “ramp of love” and testing the huge screens.
Here are some pics of what it looked like inside after a pic of my favourite trucks:

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The view from the terrace:

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Setting up the ramp of :love:

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The world turned upside down:

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They started testing the screens:

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"Are you taking a picture of me??"

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LeftRightLeftRightLeft:

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The VIVA test screen :dance:

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VIVA balloon, still touching ground:

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Amazing to watch as well:

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In the lift of the hotel the “Lauschangriff – Menü” was displayed.

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It was really hard to leave there :)
We'Ve been told they started working on Sunday!


We then just quickly checked in at our hotel and went to town centre where we met Ilione and her friend to get dinner.
It was so lovely meeting you!!! :hug:

[SueDeNimes]

Thursday

I talked to a security guy on Wednesday and when we mentioned we wanted to start queuing at about 8am he said that would be too late!!
But we were determined to get to the front row so we went there at 6am.
Carol, Ilione. and K. – again: I apologise soooooo much for making you get up so early but this is what this guy told me!
Of course Carol and me were the first ones there and we sat down on my blanket that I actually didn’t intend to take back home… More about that later!
Soon after E. & K. arrived and joined our early picnick.
We saw the Dixie toilets arrive :) One of the many highlights at 6am in the morning :lol:
A lovely security guy became our new friend.
He was really helpful and gave us loads of information (he told us about the live blog and the 1LIVE interview etc) and time passed quickly (also because of this telephone conference with Ilione’s lovely and patient mother who bought her a ticket for SP in November!!! :dance: Can’t wait to see you there again! :kiss:).
Later in the morning we were joined by Philip, Mark and… oh sorry, I forgot her name – I said it before that I’m so bad at remembering names!!! :embarassed:

We should be the only ones queuing at this entrance for a long time!
Apparently people only saw the other entrance and didn’t walk further.
We had the better one however because we could use the toilets of the sports hall right next to the entrance.
Kris had an amazing time queuing with us as well, but more about this later – I’ll only write about the concert now…

In the afternoon we were joined by other coldplayers.
Only from 3pm onwards it started to became more crowded and at about 4pm the security people started standing at the about 25 locks.

They decided however to NOT open the locks we were standing at.
“We used to rule the queue…” :angry:
I started a little riot, complaining that I wouldn’t go to the back of the other queues because we were the first ones arriving and queuing the longest time.
We nearly had a heart attack!
After some discussions however we could go to the front of another lock.
The plan was as follows:
Ilione and me will run first, her friend K. and Carol will take the backpacks and run after us.
I only had Kris and my mobile in a see-through plastic bag so I wouldn’t need long to enter the arena.
The guy standing next to me said: “Oh, I’ve seen him already!” So I asked if he was a member as well and he said he wasn’t – he just checked the concert thread to get more information! :)
Kris was spotted after his first trip already!

Ok, so we were all excited and shuffling our feet to run inside. (Carol just said “No, I was shaking!")
This nice security lady kindly already checked my plastic bag before the locks were opened.
She was so nice and I think a bit afraid of the people standing in front of her :)

I was the first one to enter the inside area and started running like crazy…
I was expecting that other people behind me would be faster but they weren’t!!
It’s just unbelievable! Either I don’t realise how much I walk around at work or it was the adrenaline OR people behind us were as unathletic as I am :lol:
I really was the first one to arrive at the entrance of the arena.

There however my heart dropped: They had opened the other entrance before ours and there were loads of people inside already.
I ran past Jackie (who we’ve seen at 9am already) and saw that luckily there was still an empty space at the barriers on Jonny’s side.
This was the place to go then!
Quickly Ilione arrived and helped me reserve the space for K., Larry and Carol.
There we were – FRONT ROW!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
I was so happy, if it wouldn’t have worked this review would have been completely different!

[SueDeNimes]

I asked a security guy if I can put my banner in front of the barrier (I copied that brilliant idea from you, Camille! I made holes on the edges and brought some strips of cloth to bind them).
He first said it wouldn’t be possible but then asked someone else and said it would be fine as long as the step is accessible. PERFECT.

The funniest coincidence was that the guy standing on my right was calling someone as soon as we got in and his accent sounded all too familiar! So after he finished his phone call I asked where he’s from and it turns out he was only living in the town next to me!!
He was really nice (and we had the same opinion about the Howling Bells…)

Soon afterwards Fraetes joined us and the waiting time began.
I can’t really say that it took long – there was so much happening!

Miller and “Breakdancing Roadie” working on stage for example!

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I really have to go to bed now!!
The rest will have to come tomorrow...

[jelynch2]

SueDeNimes, your posts are awesome! How lucky you were to be at this show! SOOO jealous. But so happy for those of you who experienced it and can relay that to the rest of us. :) By the way, Kris is such an absolutely hysterical idea! Like the Coldplay-shaped puppets! hahah Love it. :)

[jenflor]

*waits not-so-patiently for the rest of Anna's review* ;)

can't wait to read it! :kiss:

[bear]

aaahh, night anna! i love your review so far:heart:

[Fraetes]

Rheinische Post vom 29.08.2009:

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[Noémie]

Okay, here is a short review how I got Chris' shirt. Months ago I joked with TickingClock about a banner for my concerts.We had stupid ideas like "Chocolate or bondage?" and such things ...
Finally, I ordered a banner on the Internet with "Chris, please let's make a deal - you give me your shirt and I give you some chocolate?!"
I didn't really believe that he would give me his shirt, but I found the text well and "If you never try you'll never know"
Yesterday I managed to exist in the first row and stood next to Chris Piano.
And as he sat down and began to play"Clocks", I held up my banner. He saw it, stopped short, read it again, looked at me and nodded briefly.
I thought "Okay, he has seen it and now?"
At the end of the concert, when all four guys came forward, I held it up again. Chris looked at me again and nodded again.
The guys then came back to play the encore and I saw Chris was wearing no shirt under his jacket (the jacket was buttoned).
Chris sat down at the piano and told about LRLRL and suddenly I saw Phil running at me. He held something in his hand, remained in front of me and said, "That's from Chris for you" and gave me the shirt.
I must have looked stunned at the moment. I said to Phil "OMG, thank you and that's for Chris," and quickly gave him the chocolate.
I held the shirt pressed close to me. The band began to play, and Chris looked at me again to see if I got the shirt. I beamed at him and screamed as loud as I could, "Thank You!" He grinned at me and sorry, at least since the moment I was definitely dead...

Thank you for the review!!!!!
That is the most incredible story I've ever heard!!!
It is truly UNBELIEVABLE!

Chris really is be the nicest guy of the world :)

[SueDeNimes]

Good morning!!! (YAWN)

The postman woke me some time ago and delivered my shirts from cafepress...
Don't know if I'm happy about that - I wouldn't have minded to sleep a little longer TBH.

Anyways, I can as well continue now!



Soon the Kilians came on stage. K. saw them before and said they were good.
How right she was!!!!
The singer told us that 6 years ago he went to his first concert – and that was Coldplay here in Düsseldorf!
How amazing must that be?
Opening for the band you once saw from the “other side”!
He even said that he knows that you actually don’t want to see the opening bands but that he hoped that we like them.
I surely did and it was the general opinion that they’re a good band.
Here are some pics:

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Next were the Howling Bells.
I won’t say much about them – I was glad when it was over.


The box standing in front of us said “ColdPlay”… who was writing that?? :lol:

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[Sparks22]

@ Sue de Nimes

I can't wait for your review of the concert...

Glad that there are so many Videos on YouTube available, my videos are crap.
That's just another reason why Politik is my favourite song - such an amazing Live-Song - I only hated the claps during the piano part in the middle...nobody knew the best song Coldplay ever made....

Listen to the amazing piano part at the end - I love Chris for that :)

YouTube - 26 Coldplay Live in Düsseldorf 27 08 09 Politik mit Übergang Wahnsinn!!!

[SueDeNimes]

Rheinische Post vom 29.08.2009:

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Hallo Frank!!!
Hoffe, du bist gut nachhause gekommen.

Vielen vielen Dank für den Scan!!!
Toller Bericht!

[Smonti]

Yeah, thanks for this report from Rheinische Post.
I have been to Dusseldorf. It was my first concert from Coldplay, even though I am a fan since A Rush of Blood to the Head. The concert really came up to my expectations. Live, they are even better!

But I have a question, and I hope someone has an answer for me.
During the time before Coldplay playing, there was some, I'd call it, chill out music.
Does someone know, what kind of music it was?
I would be really happy if someone could tell me.

[Zeya]

@Anna Awesome that you were allowed inside the stadium before the concert :D
And those photos that you've posted are amazing so far...Can't wait for the others :D

[SueDeNimes]

Are you still with me??
Here comes the part you actually wanted to read :lol:

Like people said before they didn’t use the curtain.
Phil had a short look at the arena from the other side of the stage and saw my roadies sign!
He gave me a thumbs up :dance:

Hoppy:

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A look behind:

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When “Magnificent” started we all went crazy as the “countdown” had begun!

Ilione was so right when she said that this one track just managed to do what 2 opening bands couldn’t: we were right in the best mood!!!

I’ve never seen the “Breakdancing Roadie” action before and was so happy when he came on stage during the Jay-Z song!
Wow, he’s good!

The guy from my town had never been to a CP concert before so I “instructed” him to clap to the “Blue Danube” :lol:

So he did - I’m proud :laugh4:

They had this amazing animation on the screens with a zoom from the earth right into the arena with “Düsseldorf” written across the screens (Snow Patrol moment for Ilione and me :lol: See, I didn’t say they copied it!!!)
It was really fitting and made the crowd go crazy then already.

The boys came on stage and you probably know what it’s like: All the hurting legs and feet and sorrows are forgotten!!

I have to disappoint you concerning pics: I didn’t take many.
It’s just soooo much better to just enjoy and dance and clap and sing than holding up a camera… too many people did that already around me.

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During IMP I held up the “Chris, do you want a twiglet?” banner.
It was written in red with Kris (= Knitted Chris) and a pack of Twiglets attached on both sides :)
Picture will follow!

Chris saw it, smiled and licked his lips :lol:

He also did a really funny dance / jump and I hope someone filmed it!!!
I couldn’t stop jumping like that the following day whenever it fitted – such a funny moment!
Another thing that made me smile was that he obviously didn’t adapt to the bigger stage yet.
At the point where he normally does his jump towards Jonny on the ramp he wasn’t even at the beginning of the ramp and just did a rather small jump and laughed and continued running :lol: :wacky:

At the end of Yellow he made gestures to people in the middle to throw a balloon to him.
When it finally reached him he didn’t manage to pop it with his guitar so he ran to where it flew and popped it there.

Will was so quick and banged a drum right at this point!!! :drummer: :heart:

Next was GOW… I always wanted to hear it and can’t tell you how happy I was when I heard the first notes :dance:
So so so so good!!!
I keep thinking back to he first time they played it live and how “different” that sounded.
Now it’s really perfect!

When they went to the B-stage I thought I could relax a little but who can resist dancing to these beats?
I certainly couldn’t!

I filmed Will singing during THP… going to upload it later!

VLV was amazing as always, the crowd really went mad when it started.
(There were so many people filming it as well.)

VLV and Lost are just indescribable live… I love the drums sooooo much!

After that they played “Singing in the rain” through the speakers and all the boys went past us to go to the C-stage.
On the setlist it says: “PLAY SINGING IN THE RAIN TRACK – EVEN IF NO RAIN” :lol:
A couple behind me started dancing together – so cute!!!

It wasn’t possible to see the C-stage so it was time for me to relax a little.
I didn’t say enough about the awful organisation in Düsseldorf but I think it’s better to keep those negative things to a minimum.
Let me just say that the security weren’t allowed to give us water and at one point I panicked: I couldn’t swallow because of my mouth being so dry.
The only things you could buy before the concert were beer and ice-cream. After 5.30pm I never saw these guys again either :dozey:

I filmed when Chris was speaking German!!! :heart: :heart:
Well, I filmed from when he was TRYING to speak :lol:
They crowd just didn’t let him – we were all doing the VIVA chant :dance:
So he tried to explain the Mexican wave, called it “Lola Welle” – so cute!
It didn’t work so he said “I have to work on my German” :lol:
Then they started Billie Jean and a huge cheer came as response from the crowd.
I’ll upload that video later as well!

It was then that I took out my blue fan (you Main Square people know it already :lol:) because I was afraid to really start throwing up because of not drinking enough… :sick2:
The security guy kept checking if I’m alright, he was looking at me a couple of times but I’m sure he was shaking his head inside that at every new song I found energy again :)
The things Coldplay are able to do haha.

That fan was handy again to protect my eyes from the MASSIVE lights during Politik!

Next was LIJ and it is incredible every time – those butterflies are just amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. I can’t even find words.

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It’s difficult to try to recall how it all happened… But Brooke went to check the confetti bombs in front of me and so I held up my roadies banner again and screamed his name.
He turned around and smiled.
Then all of a sudden another roadie was in front of me and gave me one of the drum sticks Chris was throwing away during Lost!!!!!!!
I didn’t really realise what had just happened :lol:
It was pure disbelief.
It had landed in the middle of the gap between the stage and the barriers and it was so nice of him to give it to me! :heart:
From that moment onwards my body suddenly found a new reservoir of energy :lol:

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3865399265_a9b6cd4f42_o.jpg :wacky:

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Nicole, I have a video of Phil giving you the shirt!!!
I completely forgot that I filmed it – otherwise I would’ve told you!!
I only “discovered” the video here at home :)
It’ll only cost you one sleeve to watch it :wink:

So I knew that they’d play LIT II soon and I took my banner from the barrier to hold it up during the song.

Here’s a picture of it:

http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg446/SueDeNimes/IMG_0883.jpg

So I held it up during the song and I knew that they’ve seen it before but the best thing was yet to come:
Chris looked at me, placed his hand on his heart and made a little bow!!!!

I’m still so incredibly happy!
I didn’t expect anything like that.

Even though we were front row we could still see the fireworks during LIT II.
They had tested some fireworks in the morning and we were cheering then already, but it was really nice, even from that perpective. Lovely addition to the show.
(But we had to look up quite a lot and I’m happy I don’t have a stiff neck.)
As soon as it was over the security took a plastic strap and started pushing us to the back with it like cattle!! :confused:
But I saw a roadie removing a setlist from the floor so I screamed towards him if I can have it.
He just made a gesture that it went into pieces while removing.
BUT another roadie had heard me and was holding one and wanted to give it to me!!!
This huge security guy was moving towards me with the “cattle drive” strap and didn’t want to let me back!!
I wanted to go get my setlist however. :snobby:
And I won the fight haha.
He let me go to the stage again and take it – without mumbling “and then get the fuck out of here” however :angry:

My lucky earrings proved their name once again:

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Then there’s the big “I think I lost my mobile in the arena”-panicking bit.
Let me just say I didn’t – and I talked to a nice chief security guy and we even exchanged text messages afterwards :)

After that we went outside to collect our LRLRL CD! :dance:
And guess what was still at the same place I left it many hours ago? My old blanket!! :lol:
It was a huge chaos so we all agreed to meet at the entrance of the sports hall.
There we sat a couple of minutes, said bye to Larry who went back home straight after the concert. So did Frank.
Ilione, K., Nicole, Carol and me were on another mission now:
Getting something to drink!!!!
We heard GOW – but we didn’t get one.

So we went to the hotel by the arena (inside actually) and bought some drinks which was heaven!
We sat there for some time and then went to the train station together.
Thank you so much for keeping me and Carol company on the platform until our train arrived! :hug:

It was great meeting you all and thanks again to Mich and Kirsten and Camille for the text messages! :hug:

I’ll stop here for now.
I’m sure I’ll remember more later however :lol:

Pics of Kris’s adventures and videos will follow, promised.

Carol: Thanks for the yummy yummy Jammy biscuits, can't believe I still have 2 packages left.
And Ilione - you have to tell me the name of these chocolate biscuits again - I am determined to find them in my town now!!!!

[Mimixxx]

Great Anna! Love the detail! :D :dance:

[scusi]

Yay Anna! I read it all again and relived it.....:dance: It still seems like a dream and I want to soak it all in again so it stays with me.

Thanks again for helping me to make my front row dream come true :kiss::hug:

[r25d01]

very nice review!

[Zeya]

Anna, nice reviews, amazing photos, great experience :D
I'm happy for you :nice: It seems like everyone was very cheerful and happy and lucky in this show..I'm jealous and happy at the same time to hear that..:D

Oh btw Anna, what camera do you use? I've gotta get me one of those!

[*Sarah*]

that was a lovely review :nice: you guys are so lucky, getting setlists and drumsticks and shirts... :wacky:

[SueDeNimes]

Anna, nice reviews, amazing photos, great experience :D
I'm happy for you :nice: It seems like everyone was very cheerful and happy and lucky in this show..I'm jealous and happy at the same time to hear that..:D

Oh btw Anna, what camera do you use? I've gotta get me one of those!
Thanks! It was awesome. :nice:

I'm sorry to disappoint you that I don't have many videos and pics...
It was just sooo much better like that.
I jumped and danced so much :dance:

I'd love to have a video of Chris's funny jumping though :bomb:

This is my camera:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/buzzelfrau/Helllloooo.png

[Stefan-C8]

Thanks for the great review. :)

[Freddyos]

I made a lot of pictures :) Look this at flickr.com :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38550457@N06/sets/72157622174741526/

Das war das geilste Konzert was ich je miterlebt habe!! Unbeschreiblich!

[*Sarah*]

^oh, du bist ja auch hier ^^ ich wollte den link zu deinen fotos auch grad reinstellen, sind sehr sehr toll :)

[SueDeNimes]

Oh, did anybody listen to 1LIVE on Thursday?
I heard there was an interview with Chris!

[Larry]

Wow Anna! Great review, thanks so much for sharing!

It was a wonderful time! Nice to meet you and the other girls! :nice:


Oh, did anybody listen to 1LIVE on Thursday?
I heard there was an interview with Chris!

You mean this one or is this an older interview?

http://www.einslive.de/musik/interviews/2008/coldplay.jsp

It's very funny anyway! :D

[SueDeNimes]

Wow Anna! Great review, thanks so much for sharing!

It was a wonderful time! Nice to meet you and the other girls! :nice:


You mean this one or is this an older interview?

http://www.einslive.de/musik/interviews/2008/coldplay.jsp

It's very funny anyway! :D
:nice: I'm happy you were standing with us!

And I've seen that interview (not sure if it's recent either), but this security guy said he had listened to the station in the morning when he told us about the interview...
Guess I'll write an email to 1LIVE later to ask them!

[Sparks22]

Wow what a great review Anna...but I'm feel really sorry for you that you could not get something to drink....why didn't the organisators gave you some water...when people collapse there is much more work for them - idiots!

I really like your Chris doll, it's so cute - did you do it yourself?
Did you get the drumstick at the same evening?

[mc_squared]

Wow what a great review Anna...but I'm feel really sorry for you that you could not get something to drink....why didn't the organisators gave you some water...when people collapse there is much more work for them - idiots!


That's why I always recommend you take some "Capri Sun" packets in with you, as you can nearly always get them in, and you only need large pockets to put them in. I always take four and wear cargo trousers and they came in very useful on Thursday.:D

[SueDeNimes]

Wow what a great review Anna...but I'm feel really sorry for you that you could not get something to drink....why didn't the organisators gave you some water...when people collapse there is much more work for them - idiots!

I really like your Chris doll, it's so cute - did you do it yourself?
Did you get the drumstick at the same evening?
I asked this man for water and he said he isn't allowed to hand it out - only paramedics.
Later I asked him again and said that I don't feel well so he replied with "Then you have to get outside"... no way I'd do that. I'd stand there until I faint :lol:

No, I didn't make Kris!! Carol did him and gave him to me as a present!!!! :dance: :heart:

He'll get his own thread where you can see his adventures soon :D

Yes, I got the drum stick on Thursday after LIJ and still have that one picture in my mind where I see the roadie just putting it inside my hands!

[Freddyos]

^oh, du bist ja auch hier ^^ ich wollte den link zu deinen fotos auch grad reinstellen, sind sehr sehr toll :)

Standest du in der Nähe von mir?^^ Ich lad gleich mal ein Bild hoch von mir^^

[nancyk58]

Thanks for your great review, Anna.:) Sorry to hear about the missing glass of water for you when you so needed something to drink. I like your remark: I heard GOW, but didn't get one. :laugh3: So much better and well deserved that you got a drum stick and the set list! Thanks again for the very detailed review. :)

[mc_squared]

you got a drum stick

......................but not a chicken drumstick.:rolleyes:

[m.rogo86@gmx.de]

On Coldplay.com! By the way, on the way home, Chris was saying that it was one of his favourite Coldplay shows ever. Good work Dusseldorf!

Geil Düsseldorf so muss das sein!!!

[Zeya]

Thanks! It was awesome. :nice:

I'm sorry to disappoint you that I don't have many videos and pics...
It was just sooo much better like that.
I jumped and danced so much :dance:

I'd love to have a video of Chris's funny jumping though :bomb:

This is my camera:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/buzzelfrau/Helllloooo.png

Oh it's ok for not taking many pictures..I understand completely ;)

Anyway, your camera is the one I've been wanting! But sadly I have no money for now..But I'm putting it in my list to buy as soon as I get the money :D

[marie/pims]

Thanks for the GREAT review!!

[mc_squared]

Oh it's ok for not taking many pictures..I understand completely ;)



I'm taking far fewer photos and vids too (especially in the larger venues) as my camera is only good for close-ups and there's always better material floating around nowadays.
Also I prefer to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the concerts.;)

[but a dream]

Brilliant review there Anna, glad you had a good time. Love the pics too, you have a great camera :D

[Zeya]

I'm taking far fewer photos and vids too (especially in the larger venues) as my camera is only good for close-ups and there's always better material floating around nowadays.
Also I prefer to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the concerts.;)

I was lucky to attend Coldplay concert 3nights in a row, so what I did was taking photos on the first night, and enjoy the show the other nights..
And having other friends tagging along (which are not really fans) helped too :P

[mc_squared]

I was lucky to attend Coldplay concert 3nights in a row, so what I did was taking photos on the first night, and enjoy the show the other nights..
And having other friends tagging along (which are not really fans) helped too :P

I got some good "external" photos at the 02 in December, but inside the seats were just too far away to get any decent stage shots.;)
However, with the Photoblog and all that, who really needs them?

[Sparks22]

I asked this man for water and he said he isn't allowed to hand it out - only paramedics.
Later I asked him again and said that I don't feel well so he replied with "Then you have to get outside"... no way I'd do that. I'd stand there until I faint :lol:

No, I didn't make Kris!! Carol did him and gave him to me as a present!!!! :dance: :heart:

He'll get his own thread where you can see his adventures soon :D

Yes, I got the drum stick on Thursday after LIJ and still have that one picture in my mind where I see the roadie just putting it inside my hands!

Hey a whole thread about the doll - very nice...

Yep girl - go outside - just waited for hours in the front row to see your favourite band - but hey if you're not feeling well go outside while the concert is running instead of getting a simple glass of water :confused:...I don't like security they are taking themself way too serious and don't have a clue at all.

To get the drum stick and the setlist on one evening - that's supercool - everything was worth it for you, I think.

[mc_squared]

Yep girl - go outside - just waited for hours in the front row to see your favourite band - but hey if you're not feeling well go outside while the concert is running instead of getting a simple glass of water

The other thing to remember if you're queuing outside for an unusually long period of time is to make sure you keep sipping liquids throughout as you're unlikely to realise you're dehydrated until it's already too late, which is when you actually feel thirsty.
I know this from running and tennis.
While queuing on Thursday I managed to finish off two 1L bottles of apple-cranberry before the gates opened, plus a cola and two Capri Suns inside and I didn't feel the need to visit the loo until I actually arrived home.
This indicates to me that I must have sweated everything out, as I do during sport or clubbing.;)

[*Perrine*]

Aww Anna what a wonderful review ! You've been so lucky :wacky: You better share your Coldplay karma with me in Paris... erm... I even think you don't have the choice :D

Maybe not many pics, but they're so beautiful ! Especially the Chris ones !
My dad has the same camera, I NEED to steal it for my upcoming shows :sneaky:

I'm really sorry for the drinking problem, but so glad you didn't faint ! I think I have a very good solution for the next shows ! :dance:

[SueDeNimes]

Aww Anna what a wonderful review ! You've been so lucky :wacky: You better share your Coldplay karma with me in Paris... erm... I even think you don't have the choice :D
:hug:

True - I don't have a choice but I don't mind AT ALL :kiss:
And I think we're pretty much codependent *coughi'llhaveyourwembleyticketcough* ;)

[Freddyos]

OMG!!

A newspaper:

Düsseldorf. Christ Martin & Co.[...]

One should dismiss the editor.

[*Perrine*]

^Grrr I hate that !

You don't have them yet :D

Well said for the codependant thing, we'll pretty much be stuck together :D

[mc_squared]

OMG!!

A newspaper:

Düsseldorf. Christ Martin & Co.[...]

One should dismiss the editor.

Well isn't he the "Messiah of Rock"??:P

[andreasw]

During IMP I held up the “Chris, do you want a twiglet?” banner.
It was written in red with Kris (= Knitted Chris) and a pack of Twiglets attached on both sides :)
Picture will follow!

Chris saw it, smiled and licked his lips :lol:

He also did a really funny dance / jump and I hope someone filmed it!!!
I couldn’t stop jumping like that the following day whenever it fitted – such a funny moment!


Hi!

I'm not sure if the jump you mean is in the video, but I did film part of In My Place:

YouTube - Coldplay - In My Place (Düsseldorf 27/08/2009)

Anyway, the concert was an amazing experience. I've been a fan since 2001, but this was the first time I actually saw them live. Can't wait for the next time :)

[SueDeNimes]

Hi!

I'm not sure if the jump you mean is in the video, but I did film part of In My Place:

YouTube - Coldplay - In My Place (Düsseldorf 27/08/2009) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2FwYFZ91Bc&hd=1)

Anyway, the concert was an amazing experience. I've been a fan since 2001, but this was the first time I actually saw them live. Can't wait for the next time :)
Welcome to coldplaying!!!

Your videos are great, I love GOW :heart:

Sadly it's not the part I meant...
It was a bit like he was about to do a limbo dance, so his upper body was leaned back and he jumped forwards in that position. Hard to describe but sexy and funny at the same time! :laugh3:
He was on the left side of Jonny when he did it...
I couldn't find a video so far :(

[andreasw]

Welcome to coldplaying!!!

Your videos are great, I love GOW :heart:

Sadly it's not the part I meant...
It was a bit like he was about to do a limbo dance, so his upper body was leaned back and he jumped forwards in that position. Hard to describe but sexy and funny at the same time! :laugh3:
He was on the left side of Jonny when he did it...
I couldn't find a video so far :(

Thank you! :)

I think I know what you mean now. He did something similar during Fix You at 3:11

YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You (Düsseldorf 27/08/2009)

Who knows, maybe a complete video of IMP will turn up. There were thousands of cameras there that night, surely someone must have filmed it ;)

[SueDeNimes]

First video uploaded!!

It's a gift to all the Jonny girls :D (feat. guest appearances of Chris and Will)

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - The Scientist (part)

[maria_shiver]

Thanks Anna a for a great review, pics, vids....
see you very soooonnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!

[Zeya]

I got some good "external" photos at the 02 in December, but inside the seats were just too far away to get any decent stage shots.;)
However, with the Photoblog and all that, who really needs them?

What do you mean by "external"?

[mc_squared]

What do you mean by "external"?

Outside the venue and in the venue "complex" before entering.;)

[Zeya]

Haha I thought you meant external photos of the boys..
Which meant you met them after the show.
Oh well.

[jenflor]

Great reviews, pics and videos, Anna and everyone else!! Looks like everyone had a fantastic time!

[mc_squared]

Haha I thought you meant external photos of the boys..
Which meant you met them after the show.
Oh well.

We waited, but they never showed.;)

[SueDeNimes]

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - Chris explaining the "Lola Welle" and Billie Jean

I love him TRYING to speak German and we didn't let him! :lol:

[*Perrine*]

Haha poor Chris !
His german seems to be as great as his french :wacky:

[Sparks22]

I love him saying these two sentences in german he sounds so adorable. And I don't think it was too bad, he has really a talent for languages...

[mc_squared]

I love him saying these two sentences in german he sounds so adorable. And I don't think it was too bad, he has really a talent for languages...

...........................or maybe a good prompter/scriptwriter.:D

[*Perrine*]

Heyyy no that's not true he's talented for real ! :snobby:

[mc_squared]

Heyyy no that's not true he's talented for real ! :snobby:

You never know what he might have taped to that piano of his.:lol:

[SueDeNimes]

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - The Hardest Part

I loved seeing Will sing :heart:

[*Perrine*]

Awww Bisounours Will :wacky:
Amazing video Anna !

[but a dream]

First video uploaded!!

It's a gift to all the Jonny girls :D (feat. guest appearances of Chris and Will)

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - The Scientist (part) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcn-Y06V5CM)
Oooh I love you Anna :wacko:

Jonny :heart:

[SueDeNimes]

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - Shirt for chocolate and Chris talking about LRLRL

[busybeeburns]

Sorry if these have been posted before

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pretty-paracetamol/sets/72157622043154219/show/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pretty-paracetamol/sets/72157622043154219/

Coldplay, Düsseldorf

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrlaux/sets/72157622038116217/

[aniskywalker]

YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - Shirt for chocolate and Chris talking about LRLRL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snEz2MoQMIg)

Oh Anna - you're my superhero :D Thank you so much!!!

[Gitta Rensolo]

Here is my crap video of Viva La Vida.-.-..the only interesting part starts at 3:18 when Chris is dancing in front of us,....and this is when I moved my mobile...:wacky:

YouTube - Coldplay Viva La Vida, 27/8/2009 Düsseldorf

[GTskilled]

YouTube - Coldplay Clocks Live Düsseldorf 27.08.2009 this is a video of my friend. he was exactly besides me.

[Skylar101]

It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen!

I'm searching for the music that was played between the bands and during the entrance. Does someone know, where or how I can find it?

[Freddyos]

U2, Jay-Z und "Wiener Walzer" ?!

[*Sarah*]

"heute machen wir mit euch eine lola-welle, aber mit euren handys! wir starten rechts hinten bei drei!"

OMG THAT'S LIKE THE CUTEST THING EVER!!!!!!! :cheesy: :wacky: :cheesy:




... erm, sorry... just saying.

[Freddyos]

REVIEW:

GERMAN:
Ein kleiner Review vom Konzert (etwas später aber egal :D)

Wir sind mit 4 Personen mit dem Zug angereist. Wir waren so gegen 11 Uhr vor der Arena und sind zum Eingang Nord-Ost gegangen. Es waren vllt grade mal 10 Personen da ;)

Wie es so ist kommt man mit einigen Leuten ins Gespräch. Was soll man sonst auch die ganzen 6 Stunden auch sonst machen^^. Natürlich wurde es it der Zeit voller. Auf einmal sind alle aufgesprungen und nach vorne gekommen. Es war grad 16 Uhr obwohl Einlass erst um 17 Uhr war (Wir wissen immer noch nicht warum das geschah :D). Um PUNKT 17 Uhr kam dann das GO und wir sind rein. Natürlich sind wir zum Eingang zum Innenraum gerannt. Danach wurde einem das Rennen aber verboten :D

Dann kamen wir einer der ersten in die verdammt große Arena. Es war schon geil in eine leere Arena zu spazieren ;). Wir haben uns einen guten Platzt ausgesucht und dann mussten wir wieder 2 Stunden warten bis die Support Acts anfingen zu spielen. Kilians waren ganz okay, aber Howling Bells...

Als es dann endlich losging, war die Stimmung vorne unglaublich! Nach 10 Stunden warten haben wir endlich das bekommen was wir wollten: COLDPLAY :) Der Sound war sehr gut und die Performance natürlich auch. Leider konnte ich Chris bei "The hardest part" nicht sehen :(

Das ganze Konzert war perfekt. Chris konnte sogar ein paar Sachen auf deutsch sagen :)

Also dann um 23 Uhr Ende war, sind wir schnell raus, denn wir wollten ja eine CD von LRLRL. Haben diese natürlich auch mitgenommen. Ich glaub alle dachte sie bekommen keine mehr ab, so haben die sich dadrum "gekloppt". Die armen Leute die die verteilen mussten xD

Zum Glück waren wir mit der Bahn da und das ging auch sehr schnell. Die sind nämlich im 2 Minuten Takt zum HBF gefahren :) Und dann neigte sich ein toller Abend zum Ende :)

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ENGLISH (Sorry for my bad english^^)
A small Review of the concert (a little later, however, all the same:D)

We have arrived with 4 people by the train. We were thus about 11am before the arena and have gone to the entrance north-east. There were maybe just 10 people;)

We start some conversations with some people. What one should make, also whole 6 hours ..^^. Of course it became more full it of the time. All at once everybody has jumped up and has come forwards. It was 4pm although an admittance only at 4pm was (We do not know yet why this happened :D). Then around POINT 5pm we walked in. We are running to the entrance to the interior coagulated. However, then the running was forbidden:D

Then we came one of the first to the damn big arena. It was to be walked quite cool in an empty arena;). We have selected a good playce and then we had to wait again 2 hours to the Support Acts started to play. Kilians were quite okay, but Howling Bells...

When it went off then, finally, the mood was unbelievable in front! After 10 hours wait, finally, we have got this what we wanted: COLDPLAY:) The sound very felt also well and the performance of course. Unfortunately, I could not see Chris in "The hardest part": (

The whole concert was perfect. Chris could say even a few things in German:)

So then at 11pm end was, we are out fast, because we wanted a CD of LRLRL. We have also taken one of it.

Luckily we were there by train and this also went very fast. They have gone because at 2 minutes of tact to the CENTRAL STATION:) And then a great evening draws to a close. :)

A lot of pictures on flickr, selfmade^^ :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38550457@N06/sets/72157622174741526/

[Gitta Rensolo]

"heute machen wir mit euch eine lola-welle, aber mit euren handys! wir starten rechts hinten bei drei!"

OMG THAT'S LIKE THE CUTEST THING EVER!!!!!!! :cheesy: :wacky: :cheesy:




... erm, sorry... just saying.

It was definitely one of the cutest things ever....I even recorded it...:cheesy:

awww...:blush:

[busybeeburns]

thanks freddy! :D

[*Perrine*]

Dawww :wacky:
Could someone post a video of that ?

[Gitta Rensolo]

of Chris saying it?

I have a video...well the video is crap, but you can hear Chris talking...which was the most important thing for me that moment..I thought I have to record that introduction in german...:wacky:

[*Perrine*]

Of course you had to ! :wacky:
And yes, of Chris saying it !

[SueDeNimes]

Of course you had to ! :wacky:
And yes, of Chris saying it !
YouTube - Coldplay - Düsseldorf - Chris explaining the "Lola Welle" and Billie Jean

[r25d01]

@Feddyos or everyone else who has been at Eingang Nord-Ost: How much later did the other entrance arrive in the "Innenraum"?

[mc_squared]

@Feddyos or everyone else who has been at Eingang Nord-Ost: How much later did the other entrance arrive in the "Innenraum"?

We were the ones at Eingang Nord-Ost.;)

[r25d01]

We were the ones at Eingang Nord-Ost.;)

I'm pretty sure we were Nord-West. Moreover this would fit better to Freddyos' review.


Btw my mobile says I wrote Eingang Nord-West to you. Then you called me to say you're at the other entrance and then came over.

[mc_squared]

I'm pretty sure we were Nord-West. Moreover this would fit better to Freddyos' review.


Btw my mobile says I wrote Eingang Nord-West to you. Then you called me to say you're at the other entrance and then came over.

It would appear so.

[katja]

I was also at the EINGANG NORD-WEST!!!!
And their I met nicole!!!!

[Freddyos]

I was definitely at Eingang Nord-Ost. It was the Entrance in the back of the arena. Behind us were a small sports field.

The other peaple from entrance West came 2 minutes later. A person stood only with us, however, has gone then to the entrance Northwest. She stood in the arena in the first row, almost beside me.

It doesn't matter which entrance you used ;)

[SueDeNimes]

This should be helpful for you confused and disoriented people :lol:

http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg446/SueDeNimes/esprit.jpg

[aniskywalker]

I was also at the EINGANG NORD-WEST!!!!
And their I met nicole!!!!

No - we was nord-ost ;)

[katja]

Oh shit, yes it was EINGANG NORD OST!!!

[Liam]

Does anyone have a picture of the stage from the back of the stadium?!

[Freddyos]

Of course :P

We are wating here. NORD OST ^^

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38550457@N06/3867422770/in/set-72157622174741526/

Thats the back ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38550457@N06/3866638931/in/set-72157622174741526/

[SueDeNimes]

Does anyone have a picture of the stage from the back of the stadium?!
From the day before:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3865387197_1c7b39e1cf_o.jpg

and this one I found on flickr:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3862740287_5810715435_o.jpg

Hope that's what you meant!

[Freddyos]

Ohh sorry I have misunderstood it.

[r25d01]

I was definitely at Eingang Nord-Ost. It was the Entrance in the back of the arena. Behind us were a small sports field.

The other peaple from entrance West came 2 minutes later. A person stood only with us, however, has gone then to the entrance Northwest. She stood in the arena in the first row, almost beside me.

It doesn't matter which entrance you used ;)


Thank you! Of course it's not always possible to open the gates simultaneously but a difference of 2 minutes is way too long. I will write to the arena because of all the chaos the securities created.

[mc_squared]

Thank you! Of course it's not always possible to open the gates simultaneously but a difference of 2 minutes is way too long. I will write to the arena because of all the chaos the securities created.

Actually, we should send a joint letter signed by all of us. If you write it, you can add my name, and maybe some others here will add theirs too.;)

[katja]

Actually, we should send a joint letter signed by all of us. If you write it, you can add my name, and maybe some others here will add theirs too.;)

Yeah, I´ll sign it too. I had the feeling to die of thirst!!!!

[mc_squared]

Yeah, I´ll sign it too. I had the feeling to die of thirst!!!!

OK. I'll start a thread.;)

[Freddyos]

yes, but explain me the problems ^^

I think it was about 1 or 2 Minutes.. how full was it then already in it?

[mc_squared]

yes, but explain me the problems ^^

I think it was about 1 or 2 Minutes.. how full was it then already in it?

Three-quarters of the front places were already taken and there were already people from your side sitting on the floor!:angry:

[r25d01]

Some very few spots on the left had still been free but most of the first row was already taken. And since the guy who controlled us was just as quick as a tortoise, we ended up 2nd row wheras next to us there was somone in first row who just arrived at 6 pm. Furthermore many people were sent upstairs to another imaginary entrance... On top of the stairs they had to return and take tha other path...

[mc_squared]

Some very few spots on the left had still been free but most of the first row was already taken. And since the guy who controlled us was just as quick as a tortoise, we ended up 2nd row wheras next to us there was somone in first row who just arrived at 6 pm. Furthermore many people were sent upstairs to another imaginary entrance... On top of the stairs they had to return and take tha other path...

In other words, the list of "atrocities" is endless....................... :angry:

[Sparks22]

I can't get enough of Chris talking German to us...

YouTube - 14 Coldplay Live in Düsseldorf 27 08 09 Chris Martin spricht Deutsch + The Hardest Part Acoustic

[Freddyos]

Three-quarters of the front places were already taken and there were already people from your side sitting on the floor!:angry:

thats a lot. I was sitting there too :P

Some very few spots on the left had still been free but most of the first row was already taken. And since the guy who controlled us was just as quick as a tortoise, we ended up 2nd row wheras next to us there was somone in first row who just arrived at 6 pm. Furthermore many people were sent upstairs to another imaginary entrance... On top of the stairs they had to return and take tha other path...

okay.. that was a bad orginasation at entrance north west. Entrance north east was smaller, and i wodered there were at 5pm at most 200 poeple..Are they all standing on entrance north west? ;P

EDIT:
I have uploaded 230 pictures of this concert ;) The most are taken by me, but some are from coldplay.com or other fans ;)

If you wanna have it.. klick this link below: http://freddy-online.com/ColdplayBilderneu.zip

Ich hab ca 230 Fotos hochgeladen vom Konzert in Düsseldorf. Die meisten hab ich gemacht, aber es gibt auch welche vom Liveblog und anderen Fans.

Hier kann man sie runterladen ;) http://freddy-online.com/ColdplayBilderneu.zip

[WarningGuy]

At the end of Fix you, Chris said: "This is for my friend Tony, I miss him now."
Who is Tony?

[Freddyos]

A friend of Chris?^^ I dont know xD

[mc_squared]

At the end of Fix you, Chris said: "This is for my friend Tony, I miss him now."
Who is Tony?

Blair??:P

[svenky]

At the end of Fix you, Chris said: "This is for my friend Tony, I miss him now."
Who is Tony?

where is vidéo ^^

[Ilione]

Okay folks, I spent the whole afternoon yesterday to edit my photos and they've just finished uploading on photobucket... I've taken LOADS, so now I'm going to post the best shots only... ;)

The Esprit Arena
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809003.jpg
The Kilians
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809011.jpg
The Howling Bells
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809032.jpg
Hoppy doing his job
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809042.jpg
Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809083.jpg
Yay, I caught a smile! :D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809085.jpg
:lol:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809087.jpg
Quite arty, eh? :cool:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809104.jpg
Jonny
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809072.jpg
Chris on the piano
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809141.jpg
And again...
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809147.jpg
Jonny & Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809169.jpg
Will!!!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809170.jpg
I think that's my only proper shot of Guy... :\
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809172.jpg
Jonny
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809189.jpg
Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809196.jpg
Again
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809220.jpg
The Boys
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809236.jpg
Chris during LiT ii
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809248.jpg
Gotta love that one :cheesy:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809252.jpg
Even in the tram were butterflies after the concert :laugh3:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809275.jpg

I'm uploading my videos on youtube right now... For some reason, youtube doesn't like my video of "The Scientist"... :thinking: Well, I'll post the links later then... ;)

[Gitta Rensolo]

OMG....great pics...:heart:

I esp. love this one:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809087.jpg

:blush:

[butterfly_kid]

Even in the tram were butterflies after the concert :laugh3:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809275.jpg
This evening was georgious.
I think the butterflies had a great place in the tube ;) It was very surprising when we discovered them. The raised a smile upon my face.



Oh, I found a wunderful video on youtube.
Okay, it isn't from this evening, but in my opinion it definitely was a highlight on whole evening!! ♥
YouTube - Coldplay Roadie Dancing

[katja]

the pics are great!!!! You have a very good camera!!!;)

[Ilione]

Thank you guys, I'm glad you like them. :)

@katja: Well, you know... My camera's not too bad, but it's not the best, either. I mean, you should keep in mind that these are my best shots out of almost 300 photos... Plus I edited them a bit on photoshop as well. ;)

Videos will follow soon, I promise! :D

[scusi]

Whoo hoo, lovely pics :) Thank you. XX

[Freddyos]

@Ilione: Ich glaub ich stand fast neben dir ;P Ich glaub ich stand etwas weiter rechts von dir :P

[giulls]

Okay folks, I spent the whole afternoon yesterday to edit my photos and they've just finished uploading on photobucket... I've taken LOADS, so now I'm going to post the best shots only... ;)

The Esprit Arena
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809003.jpg
The Kilians
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809011.jpg
The Howling Bells
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809032.jpg
Hoppy doing his job
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809042.jpg
Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809083.jpg
Yay, I caught a smile! :D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809085.jpg
:lol:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809087.jpg
Quite arty, eh? :cool:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809104.jpg
Jonny
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809072.jpg
Chris on the piano
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809141.jpg
And again...
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809147.jpg
Jonny & Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809169.jpg
Will!!!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809170.jpg
I think that's my only proper shot of Guy... :\
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809172.jpg
Jonny
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809189.jpg
Chris
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809196.jpg
Again
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809220.jpg
The Boys
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809236.jpg
Chris during LiT ii
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809248.jpg
Gotta love that one :cheesy:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809252.jpg
Even in the tram were butterflies after the concert :laugh3:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/Ilione/2009-08-27%20Coldplay%20in%20Dusseldorf/ColdplayinDsseldorf270809275.jpg

I'm uploading my videos on youtube right now... For some reason, youtube doesn't like my video of "The Scientist"... :thinking: Well, I'll post the links later then... ;)

great work Elena!!:clap: your pics are awesome:smug:

[Ilione]

@Carol & Giulia: Thank you so much! :)

@Freddyos: Hm, also ich stand gaaaaaanz links vorne in der Ecke. Und ich bin mir ziemlich sicher, dass dann mindestens 4 Personen zwischen uns gestanden haben müssen, weil die kannte ich ja. ;) Vielleicht standest du ja doch eher mittig. ;)

Okay, here are finally a few videos:
Life in Technicolor
Violet Hill
Glass of Water
Cemeteries of London
Fix You
Billie Jean
The Scientist
You can find some more on my Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Sortofbeautiful08

[SueDeNimes]

You can find some more on my Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Sortofbeautiful08
Wow, that's you!!
Great vids!!! :kiss:

Love your pics as well! :heart:

[butterfly_kid]

Elena! Wieso hast du mein schlecht gefilmtes Video da reingestellt... xD

But I liked Chris attempt to explain his plan in German!
And I really like that song!!

[aniskywalker]

Ilione, thank you for the great pics and videos!!!

[GTskilled]

@ Videos

But how did you say? The bass isnt to loud hm? xD When the bass came in the songs are destroyed. I mean OK, the camera can not handle it, but even so you can here that it was way too much. Have a look at the scientist for example...I dont think there is much to say hm?

Otherwise nice videos and pics.

[Ilione]

@Anna: Thanks! :) And yep, that's me. I already added you, btw. ;)

@Katja: Weil ich bööööse bin, das weißt du doch. :P Und weil ich's mag. SO! :D

@Ani: You're welcome, my dear! Did you have your camera with you in Düsseldorf?

@GTskilled: Oooh, come on... I know the bass is annoying, I'm sorry about that. But I think a worse audio quality but a good picture quality is better than nothing... ;) And you know, I stood right in front of a box, so it's no wonder that the bass is so loud... :rolleyes:

[mc_squared]

@ Videos

But how did you say? The bass isnt to loud hm? xD When the bass came in the songs are destroyed. I mean OK, the camera can not handle it, but even so you can here that it was way too much. Have a look at the scientist for example...I dont think there is much to say hm?


I think you have a bit of a "bass" obsession.:dozey:

[aniskywalker]

@Ani: You're welcome, my dear! Did you have your camera with you in Düsseldorf?



Yes, but I haven't made pics :D I was too busy... ;)

*edit* The shirt is under glass now

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh395/aniskywalker5/My%20Coldplay%20stuff/AniArt084.jpg

[katja]

Does anyone knows which piece of music chris played on the
piano before POLITIKS begins?????
It´s wonderful, I love it!!!!!

[GTskilled]

I think you have a bit of a "bass" obsession.:dozey:

Nope, Im only a Coldplay fan with realism and not a fanboy...its so funny how you try to protect the god coldplay...I love them, really. But this is not the scientist...its BUM, BUM, BUM with it´s lyrics.

[GTskilled]

Oh and @ Ilione

I wasn´t against your videos ;) I only used them as an example for those people who want to make me believe that the bass was good.

[*Perrine*]

Awww Nicole how I would love to have that in my room ! :wacky:
I hope you didn't wash it :stunned:

[SueDeNimes]

Mhmm, for me it could have been even more bass! :thinking:

Each to his own I guess.

[SueDeNimes]

Oh and @ Ilione

I wasn´t against your videos ;) I only used them as an example for those people who want to make me believe that the bass was good.
A video from the first row shouldn't really be taken as an example to support your point however!!

[Ilione]

@GTskilled: Well, okay... But still: I don't think the bass was "too much"... It was okay and I think just normal for a stadium gig like that... :confused: You should have heard the bass of a support act I saw on Sunday, THAT was horrible! :stunned:

@Ani: Aww, what a nice little shrine! :D And it looks so neat, with the setlist, the tickets and so on... :D

[mc_squared]

A video from the first row shouldn't really be taken as an example to support your point however!!

In other words, it shouldn't be bassed on that.:P

[aniskywalker]

Awww Nicole how I would love to have that in my room ! :wacky:
I hope you didn't wash it :stunned:

Never I'll wash it ...and it still smells like Chris :D



@Ani: Aww, what a nice little shrine! :D And it looks so neat, with the setlist, the tickets and so on... :D

Thank you!

[*Perrine*]

:shifty: Believe it OR NOT, I'm not jealous :D

[mc_squared]

:shifty: Believe it OR NOT, I'm not jealous :D

I vote for "OR NOT"!!:P

[aniskywalker]

Haha, I trust Perrine. She's a good friend and really a nice person :)

[*Perrine*]

I'm afraid that Mark's vote was the right answer :uhoh:
But thank you so much Nicole :hug:

[GTskilled]

Yeah, I know that a stadium gig needs much of bass for reaching 40.000 people. But there has to be an other opportunity so that people in front of the stage have a nice acustic, too.

In fact I love a loud bass...but in my opinion it has to fill into the song. It can not be that you hear only BUM BUM BUM and a bit of Chris Martin. Where were the violins in Viva La Vida? ( Don´t know the Englisch word :D ) Where was the Piano in The Scientist after the refrain? When the bass has such a volume they should have made the guitars etc louder, too.

Gosh my English is crappy, isnt it? :P

[mc_squared]

I'm afraid that Mark's vote was the right answer :uhoh:


So what's my prize??:rolleyes:

[mc_squared]

It can not be that you hear only BUM BUM BUM

I never heard Chris sing "Bum" once.:dozey:

Gosh my English is crappy, isnt it? :P

Well you are making quite a few bass-ic errors!!:lol:

[*Perrine*]

Your prize is a ticket for Wembleeeeee haha ! :P

[mc_squared]

Your prize is a ticket for Wembleeeeee haha ! :P

I already have that, so I'll settle for a place in the queue, reserved by you!!:lol:

[*Perrine*]

Haha it's okay as long as you provide me everything I need while I'm queing :P

[mc_squared]

Haha it's okay as long as you provide me everything I need while I'm queing :P

Then it's not a prize!:dozey:
However, I don't mind bringing you a packet of biscuits!!:P

[aniskywalker]

So what's my prize??:rolleyes:

Capri Sun at Wembley??? :laugh3:

[mc_squared]

Capri Sun at Wembley??? :laugh3:

I will already have those myself, as always.:smug:

[*Perrine*]

No it's okay I'll bring tons of biscuits and sweet and have a water pouch ;)

[aniskywalker]

Perrine, I prefer some french coffee :D It's the best in the world!!!

[GTskilled]

I never heard Chris sing "Bum" once.:dozey:



Well you are making quite a few bass-ic errors!!:lol:

I hope the first one is ironic? :D

Bum = bass :P

[mc_squared]

I hope the first one is ironic? :D

Bum = bass :P

No - that's boom.
Bum = "ass"!!:lol:

[andreasw]

Personally I think the bass at the concert was just right. The problem with all those distorted videos on Youtube is that the tiny, little condenser mics in digital cameras aren't built for the kind of sound volume you find at rock concerts.

Next time, I'll cut a foam ear plug in half and strap that in front of the mic holes, maybe that will help ;)

[Gitta Rensolo]

I must admit:

I do also think that the bass was too loud sometimes....not always, but sometimes...

[r25d01]

Yes but it in my opinion it wasn't as worse as GTskilled describes it. You could still hear every single instrument. I have been to a lot of concerts with differing acoustics. Coldplay in Düsseldorf was somewhere between good and very good.

[Dark_Sofie]

Well, I was totally content with the bass.
:laugh4: Sometimes I thought it could be a bit louder. ;)

[GTskilled]

Well let me just say it like this:

A person who was in front ( or like 6 meters from the stage as me ) and still could here the "clocks melody" or the violins in Viva La Vida AFTER the bass came in, has to be a god.

Otherwise: It was my first concert so I cant compare this acoustic to other ones. But listening to the songs with a good music player ( 5.1 ) is better for sure. ( Only acoustic of course )

[r25d01]

Seriously, you're exaggerating a bit. Everyone understood your point of view and the most of us have a different one. That has nothing to do with being a fanboy because Dark_Sofie and me were at he front as well. And I kind of see what you mean but I could still hear the clocks melody ;-)
So please, let's just leave ist this way: Different opinions

[mc_squared]

Seriously, you're exaggerating a bit. Everyone understood your point of view and the most of us have a different one. That has nothing to do with being a fanboy because Dark_Sofie and me were at he front as well. And I kind of see what you mean but I could still hear the clocks melody ;-)
So please, let's just leave ist this way: Different opinions

I think he might have been doing a bit too much "free-bassing"!!:P

[SueDeNimes]

Really good videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cuuliem&view=videos

Maybe you can use some to fill in the gaps in the first post...

[Dark_Sofie]

thanks for the videos anna! :)

[WarningGuy]

Is there any audio bootleg right now?
this would be so cool

[Dark_Sofie]

Is there any audio bootleg right now?
this would be so cool

Have a look into this thread:
http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3416906#post3416906

[echolot]

I know I am VERY late, but I uploaded some of my photos aswell:

Mark and Phil
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1084/dsc05394small.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/i/dsc05394small.jpg/) http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/dsc05394small.jpg/1/w360.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img142/dsc05394small.jpg/1/)

Thalia and Dark_Sofie
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1927/dsc05392small.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/dsc05392small.jpg/) http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/dsc05392small.jpg/1/w360.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img199/dsc05392small.jpg/1/)

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5739/dsc05442bsmall.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/dsc05442bsmall.jpg/) http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/dsc05442bsmall.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img188/dsc05442bsmall.jpg/1/)

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Ah, anybody interested in Mark and Phil singing Billie Jean?

It was a great evening! Was nice to meet Mark, Katja, Phil, Thalia and DarkSofie... :D

[Zeya]

I know I am VERY late, but I uploaded some of my photos aswell:

Mark and Phil
http://img2.imageshack.us/i/dsc05394small.jpg/

Thalia and Dark_Sofie
http://img215.imageshack.us/i/dsc05392small.jpg/

http://img142.imageshack.us/i/dsc05513bsmall.jpg/

http://img142.imageshack.us/i/dsc05407bsmall.jpg/

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I can't see your photos..