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busybeeburns

09-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Good afternoon. We're pleased to confirm four more Canadian shows for Coldplay, to add to the previously-announced Toronto Rogers Centre gig on 30th July. The dates are as follows:

JUNE
15 - MTS Centre, Winnipeg
17 - Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
18 - Rexall Place, Edmonton
20 - General Motors Place, Vancouver

Tickets will for all four will go onsale on Saturday, March 14th at 10am MST from here (http://www.livenation.com/artist/coldplay-tickets/).

Anchorman

Setlist

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Yellow
Glass of Water
Cemeteries of London
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Techno)
Talk (techno)
The Hardest Part (acoustic) - Chris piano
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva la Vida
Lost!
Green Eyes
Death Will Never Conquer (will)
I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond Cover - acoustic)
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
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Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death and All His Friends
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The Scientist
Life in Technicolor ii
The Escapist (outro)

Photos

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1767

Wiki reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/15_June_2009:_MTS_Centre%2C_Winnipeg%2C_Canada

Videos

Life In Technicolor

Violet Hill

Clocks

YouTube - Winnipeg concert Coldplay Viva Tour-2

In My Place

Yellow

YouTube - Coldplay- Yellow

Glass of Water

Cemeteries of London

YouTube - Winnipeg concert Coldplay Viva Tour-3

42

Fix You

YouTube - Winnipeg concert Coldplay Viva Tour-4

YouTube - Coldplay Fix You Live Winnipeg June 15, 2009

YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You & Strawberry Swing (Live in Winnipeg)

Strawberry Swing

YouTube - Coldplay - Fix You & Strawberry Swing (Live in Winnipeg)

YouTube - Coldplay- Strawberry Swing Clip

God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Techno)

YouTube - Coldplay- God Put a Smile Upon your Face

YouTube - Coldplay - God Put A Smile/Talk - Winnipeg 6/15/09

Talk (techno)

YouTube - Coldplay - God Put A Smile/Talk - Winnipeg 6/15/09

The Hardest Part (acoustic) - Chris piano

Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)

Viva la Vida

YouTube - Coldplay- Viva La Vida

YouTube - Winnipeg concert Coldplay Viva Tour-5

Lost!

YouTube - Winnipeg concert Coldplay Viva Tour-1

YouTube - Coldplay Viva La Viva Tour - Winnipeg June 15/09

Green Eyes

Death Will Never Conquer (will)

I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond Cover - acoustic)

Viva La Vida (remix interlude)

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Politik

Lovers In Japan

YouTube - Coldplay Concert Winnipeg Mb. June 15, 2009

Death and All His Friends

YouTube - Winnipeg june 09 Coldplay - Death and all of his friends

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The Scientist

YouTube - Coldplay- The Scientist

YouTube - The scientist (part 2) & Life in Technicolour

Life in Technicolor ii

YouTube - The scientist (part 2) & Life in Technicolour

The Escapist (outro)

Hyphin

09-03-2009, 02:25 PM

I think I'm the sole Winnipegger on the site, but busy, that just means I'm the biggest fan.

It's going to be great.

storm99x

09-03-2009, 02:40 PM

This'll be the summer of Coldplay! I'm so excited they are coming to Winnipeg, initial plans were to fly to TO and catch the show there, but I'm gonna do both! Why not!?

This'll be a monumental concert for Winnipeg! I love it!

stukaman

09-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Who's the opening act? I hope it's Elbow!!!!!!!

and there are quite a few Winnipegers on this site, methinks.:)

C_mazurek

09-03-2009, 10:26 PM

Any info on how we might get access to the presale?

What are your opinions on presale anyway? In my experience they often release seats that are scattered throughout the building and I could usually have gotten better seats if I just waited til the public sale and bought them as fast as possible. Is it possible that they save most of the good seats for the public sale?

How do you people ever get those close floor seats anyway? I seem to have no luck. Do I have to be part of some special club to get access? lol

PS> I'm from winnipeg too.

TrueNorth

09-03-2009, 11:47 PM

I tend to find that the presale seats are usually pretty good seats along the sides, but nothing on the floor. I think the floor seats are saved for the general sale and various contest winners.

jazzyjen11

10-03-2009, 02:04 AM

Sweetness! I can't wait, but I'm bitting my fingernails hoping I'm gonna get good seats. I have a feeling they're gonna sell like hot cakes!

I wish they still did their fancub presales, I got floor 2nd row tickets in Omaha a couple years ago, best concert of my life!

I'm not sure how good the Hot 103 and Ticket Rush presale's are going to be, but they're worth a try...

When Coldplay announced they would be coming to Winnipeg last July, Best Buy had offered a presale... I still have their e-mail with the password for that, because they said it would still remain valid when the band rescehduled in the new year (2009)... Does anyone know if the Best Buy presale is still being honored?

storm99x

10-03-2009, 03:11 AM

I think it'll be interesting to see how many Minnesotans will come up to Winnipeg to catch this show, considering how many Winnipegers have headed down south to see their concert!

Texasluvsjonny

10-03-2009, 07:58 AM

I'm thinking about coming from Texas for this one. :uhoh2:

Mimixxx

10-03-2009, 08:44 AM

Doooooo it :sneaky:

Hyphin

10-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I got 2 BestBuy presale codes, but I gave them both away to fellow coldplayers in need when they dropped Winnipeg. Some lucky folks in Ottawa used 'em.

I wonder if they still would have been honored. On LiveNation it says that the presale is with Ticket Rush. I happen to have signed up when I first heard Coldplay were coming last year, so I am with them. Went to the site yesterday, and it was down, saying that it was under maintenance. It wasn't taking new sign ups either.

So I don't know. Tickets on sale Friday. It's going to be intense.

In a lighter note, us Winnipegers should get together, or something. Like a meet-up beforehand, if that doesn't sound lame.
lol.

jazzyjen11

11-03-2009, 05:12 AM

I'm thinking about coming from Texas for this one. :uhoh2:
Wow, Texas is a long drive... But Coldplay is denfinitely worth it! ;)

dtrip19

11-03-2009, 06:35 AM

hey does anyone know the presale code for this concert??

busybeeburns

11-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Coldplay tickets coming up this morning. Hoping I don't get sick like everyone else around here.....

http://twitter.com/jayatcurve/status/1310024557
http://www.curve943.com/

TalkShowHost

13-03-2009, 03:27 AM

Good luck with the presale tomorrow, 'Peggers!!!

I still can't believe they were coming last August...and still can't believe they're coming *here*!!! I am soooOOOOoooOOOoooooo excited!!! Finally!!!

I'm just nervous about being shut out...and this is the 1st time I try for tix at MTS.

Is Hot103 also giving tickets away? I've been listening to Curve...no luck at all...

C_mazurek

13-03-2009, 03:54 AM

So what kind of seats do you think will be available during the presale tomorrow?

I'm thinking we should wait for saturday morning if we want floor seats.

jazzyjen11

13-03-2009, 06:33 AM

I hope there are some floor seats available with the pre sales..

I think I might be holding out too if I can't get any good seats on Friday and try my luck with the general sale on Saturday.

TalkShowHost

13-03-2009, 02:30 PM

30 minutes to go!!!
Good luck!!!

C_mazurek

13-03-2009, 03:02 PM

wow Section 206 that sucks! i'll wait til saturday.

anyone fair any better?

wpgchris

13-03-2009, 03:14 PM

I got tickets in section 121, best on the floor I could have gotten is row 37. I'm going to try again tomorrow for better seats though.

TrueNorth

13-03-2009, 03:16 PM

I got two on the floor in row 33. I was hoping for 4 tickets, but when I searched for 4, everything was in the 300 section.

Looks like I'll be waking up tomorrow morning too and seeing what is available.

C_mazurek

13-03-2009, 03:20 PM

Yea I got row 32 twice on the floor, a nice even number so I think that's as good as they get.

Good luck tomorrow people!

Hyphin

13-03-2009, 03:52 PM

I'm looking for three, so haven't gotten anything on the floor. I searched 2 a few times, and got a few floor seats, but they weren't very good.

I'mma try tomorrow, I think.

We'll see whats up. It just seems like they didn't really release many floor seats. Is that how this kinda things generally goes?

TalkShowHost

13-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Ok, so what's the worse case scenario? Internet going down. Yup. It happened!

My *internet* went out seconds before 10am and it lasted a few minutes!!!!!!! I could hardly believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Arrrrrrrrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!

My friend, who lives in another city/country found 2 tickets in 200's near the stage and row 2, so I am **grateful** that at least I have tickets!!! :D I have always had bad luck with TM...good thing I got my friend to help me out!!!! I will also try again tomorrow AM.

BobbyBraveheart

13-03-2009, 05:56 PM

I got two seats on the floor in row 23, pretty pleased but going to see if I can get closer tomorrow morning. I've done alot of presales over the past 5 years and this was pretty typical. A row or two open on the floor in the 20's, then a couple more near the very back of the floor, a few rows in the 100's and 200's then the rest is 300 level that keeps opening up so that everyone with the password has access to tickets

stukaman

13-03-2009, 07:44 PM

I got two in section 120, 12 rows up from the floor. It's a little further from the stage than I would have liked, but still very decent seats (not as good as Talkshowhost's friend's!!!those are virtually on top of the band at the side of the stage!)

Don't forget...this is a pretty small venue (15,000 max), so anything below the 300 levels is good (unless you're near the back of the floor and shorter than 6 feet).

storm99x

13-03-2009, 10:37 PM

Ok, so what's the WORST worst case scenario?
Buying 1 ticket instead of 2! YUP! That's how idiotic I am! So I'll be sitting at my computer in a panic again tomorrow morning trying to get some good seats for the show!

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 03:21 PM

What's going on with you guys?
I'm not getting anything. Like literally, it hasn't even shown me tickets for the last 15 mins.

TalkShowHost

14-03-2009, 03:28 PM

What's going on with you guys?
I'm not getting anything. Like literally, it hasn't even shown me tickets for the last 15 mins.
I saw neither 1 nor 2 floor seats in the 1st minute.

and now all i see are obstructed view seats!!!

gaaaaah!!!

BobbyBraveheart

14-03-2009, 03:29 PM

It sold out in about 4 minutes. I had 5 other people on their computers and two friends at the MTS centre waiting in line and the best that came up was 200 level + and they were all gone within 5 minutes. I'm extremely happy with what I got through presale now seeing how fast this thing sold out.

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 03:29 PM

ME TOO!

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 03:29 PM

Me too, Talkshow. Only obstructed view now.

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 03:30 PM

Oh and hey, Bobby. I don't believe you.

wpgchris

14-03-2009, 03:30 PM

I didn't even see level 1 seats in the first minute and by 10:03am it was saying there are no tickets left. I hope they are able to add a second show since this one sold out so fast.

Chris

BobbyBraveheart

14-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Oh and hey, Bobby. I don't believe you.

lol I don't care

Would be nice if they added a show for June 14th!

TalkShowHost

14-03-2009, 03:39 PM

....I'm extremely happy with what I got through presale now seeing how fast this thing sold out.

Ditto! So grateful for my friend's effort yesterday!

There are still some tickets available, but they seem to be obstructed seats (ie behind the stage).

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 03:44 PM

I got sec. 217 on presale.
According to who I know, bobby, a whole number of tickets haven't even been released yet.
It's not personal.
Just don't misinform.

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 04:06 PM

I find it hilarious that no one on this board, the biggest Coldplay board on the internet, where true fans come, saw floor today. I was right on it, with 4 computers and one on the phone right at 10:00.
A friend of mine, whose company sponsored the first Kanye show way back last year, let me know that MOST of the seats hadn't even been released yet.

tapehead2

14-03-2009, 04:16 PM

What does that mean, "haven't been released yet"? Will they be put into the general Ticketmaster pool at random times??

I keep getting sections 111 and 113, behind the stage. They have a backdrop on the stage. So wouldn't these be even worse than "obstructed view"? Like, NO view???

WTF

BobbyBraveheart

14-03-2009, 04:40 PM

I wouldn't count on randomly one day trying to find two seats and expect to see 5th row floor magically come up because they've suddenly been released

TrueNorth

14-03-2009, 05:08 PM

My very first search came up with 2 tickets in the 100 section, but I passed on them because of the floor seats I got during the pre-sale. Everything else that came up was pretty weak.

I'd love to know who got floor tickets and how they managed to get them!

C_mazurek

14-03-2009, 07:16 PM

Are they even allowed to do that? Shouldn't they just have to release everything at once to be fair to everyone?

I am so furious at how this system works. I'm in section 216 beside/behind the stage. Its OK... but where are all the row 15 and closer? I'm not even seeing those on stubhub and what not.

There is some bull happening with these ticket sales and I'm losing sleep over it.

stukaman

14-03-2009, 07:27 PM

Whoever said section 206 is a bad location should check again...it's in the lower level on the side, not far from the stage.

C mazurek....pre-sales are the only way to get decent tix. It's the 21st century, man.

Hyphin

14-03-2009, 07:55 PM

I agree, I really hate the way that ticket companies work. It really is just about creating the best, most profitably situation.

For instance, most people think that Pre-sales have the best seats. In some cases this is true. For instance, when Coldplay had their own presales before, the presales were meant for FANS ONLY, but since these presales are open to anyone, it works different. Very few actually good seats open up.
Ticketmaster gives the impression that there are no good seats and you should buy whatever there is, because...well...that's all there is! But it isn't the case, USUALLY. Sometimes, it might be.

But I also agree with Bobby. It would be naive to just keep waiting and expecting floor seats to pop up.
But floor seats will keep opening up all the time, from now up until the show.

I'd love to see Coldplay take care of their own ticket pre-sales, like the did before. There is a lot of money in going with BestBuy and places like that, but it really screws the fans.

I'm not ranting. I swear. I just love Coldplay this much.

stukaman

14-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Floor tix are only good if:

a) you're taller than 6 feet and/or
b) you get something in the first 15-20 rows.

Otherwise, you'll be seeing a lot of people's heads. Think about the angle: you're trying to see a band ona stage that is, say, eight feet off the ground. If you're only a few rows away, you're looking up so your view might be really good. If you're further back, you're looking more ahead than up and there are a lot of heads in between you and the stage.

I'm glad I got 100's.

storm99x

21-03-2009, 08:22 PM

I am selling ONE ticket to the Winnipeg show on June 15 for $114 (which is what I paid for it)
Section 120 Row 8 Seat 18

Me being the idiot I am, I bought one ticket instead of two together (oh the panic of buying tickets exactly at 10am :S), so I have a spare. If you would like to buy this ticket, or know someone who would like one seat, let me know!
You can message me on coldplaying.com or email me at paulinaszymanski@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Tonii

21-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Anyone know who the opening acts are?

jazzyjen11

02-04-2009, 06:39 AM

***************URGENT****************

For anyone that got crappy tickets on the general sale or presale...

Ticketmaster has just recently released some more tickets for the Winnipeg show.

You not going to believe this, but I just got ROW 21 on the FLOOR!

I just checked again and there is no more floor tickets left BUT there is some pretty good 100 level tickets like section 106!

Hope you all have good luck! :)

C_mazurek

02-04-2009, 05:16 PM

Thanks jazzyjen.

Some great seats available.. I'd like to know where they came from lol.
Ticketmaster is so annoying doesnt it make sense to demand they release everything all at once?

There are some people who surely bought those tickets behind the stage... And definitely won't be able to get rid of them now if they managed to get some of this "batch".

Lol of my CC wasn't maxed I coulda bought good seats today!

The stage should be like St. Paul so my sec 216 beside/behind might actually be good, especially since chris martin pretty much runs to every corner of the stage during a bunch of songs, haha

Crests

11-05-2009, 09:02 PM

whoa, this place is dead lately.
just thought i should tell you that Snow Patrol is opening.

Crests

24-05-2009, 07:27 PM

:bigcry:
isnt anyone else going?
isnt anybody else excited?

Tonii

25-05-2009, 03:29 AM

Me! Me! I am! I am! :dance:

Crests

26-05-2009, 12:25 AM

:dance:

busybeeburns

29-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Winnipeg Free Press Contests

Enter to win prime tickets to see this Award Winning Band LIVE at the MTS Centre on Monday, June 15, 2009.

Simply fill out the form below to enter. Deadline for entries noon, June 10, 2009.

http://www.winnipegfreepress2.com/contests/entry/460

http://www.winnipegfreepress2.com/img/contests/main/460.jpg

Crests

29-05-2009, 09:05 PM

omg awesome :dance:

Crests

05-06-2009, 01:56 AM

11 days :dance:

Tonii

05-06-2009, 02:33 AM

YAAAAAAAAAY! :laugh3:

Crests

05-06-2009, 02:35 AM

Crests

08-06-2009, 07:03 PM

7. DAYS. :stunned:

Tonii

08-06-2009, 08:03 PM

:dance:

busybeeburns

08-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Stylus Magazine and Nettwerk Music Group want you to be at the MTS Centre on June 15th!

UK-by-way-of-Australia band Howling Bells will open for megastars Coldplay, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away.

All you have to do is become a fan of Howling Bells on Facebook and then visit the Event page to RSVP so we know to enter you in the draw.

http://www.nettwerk.com/forms/goto.jsp?link_id=2356
http://www.nettwerk.com/forms/goto.jsp?link_id=2357

The contest will be open until Friday, June 12 at noon, CST and winners will be notified the same day at 5 p.m. CST via Facebook..

http://stylusmagazine.ca/StylusMagazine-HBContest.htm

Crests

08-06-2009, 10:55 PM

awesome :dance:

Tonii

08-06-2009, 11:23 PM

only 7 more days!!!!!!! :dance:

Crests

10-06-2009, 12:12 AM

6 :cool:

Tonii

10-06-2009, 12:18 AM

Isn't anybody else going?

white.shadows

10-06-2009, 12:22 AM

I'll be there on the floor! Woohoo!!!

Crests

10-06-2009, 12:26 AM

woohoo :dance:
we should all party in here :p
:stunned: you are going to alot of shows.

Tonii

10-06-2009, 01:08 AM

lucky duck :rolleyes:

**winnipeg**

11-06-2009, 10:19 PM

Anyone travelling from outside of Manitoba to catch the show??

white.shadows

11-06-2009, 11:52 PM

^^^ I'm coming from Philadelphia!!

Crests

11-06-2009, 11:56 PM

whoa :stunned:

**winnipeg**

12-06-2009, 07:14 PM

Looks like you are kicking off a great week of concerts! I thought I was doing well with Minneapolis last fall, Winnipeg next week, and Alpine Valley in July. This is one heck of a vacation.

You should <touch wood> enjoy a great stretch of weather across Western Canada next week. We've had a crappy spring but the weatherman promises to treat us to sunny skies and 25+ temps all next week.

Not sure of your pre-concert plans but there's a nice (though a bit corporate and inauthentic) pub across from the venue called Tavern United. They have a roof top patio -- ask if you don't see how to get there....it's a bit hidden from the inside the main bar -- that should be a glorious place for a few drinks in the sun on Monday afternoon.

Enjoy your time in our fair city.

Tonii

12-06-2009, 08:47 PM

they're almost here! :shocked2:

jazzyjen11

13-06-2009, 06:16 AM

2 more days! http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/images/smilies/dance.gif

TalkShowHost

13-06-2009, 05:39 PM

Two more sleeps! Gah! I'm so excited! Snow Patrol & Coldplay on *one* bill!!!!!

I managed to score floor tickets when they released some seats on that Wednesday in March or April...rather odd...

And Tavern United rooftop patio is a wonderful spot (albeit corporate-ish as someone mentioned).

Crests

13-06-2009, 05:42 PM

amazing combination.

i just realized, we could all meet and not even know that the persone we were talking to was a member of coldplaying.

thats weird.

TalkShowHost

13-06-2009, 06:05 PM

...
just thought i should tell you that Snow Patrol is opening.

I'm *super* excited about this!!! This is Snow Patrol's 3rd visit to Wpg and they've gone from the Pyramid to the Burt to the Arena! I'll definitely miss the smaller venues!!! No chance of autographs afterwards or setlists, I'm sure!

Anyone else see Snow Patrol before?

Crests

13-06-2009, 06:10 PM

no, but im so excited to see them, i love them. :dance:
have you ever been to a show at the MTS centre before? i havent.

TalkShowHost

13-06-2009, 06:19 PM

no, but im so excited to see them, i love them. :dance:
have you ever been to a show at the MTS centre before? i havent.
Only one; Simple Plan. I totally needed earplugs because of the screaming teenage girls. I might still pack ear plugs for Monday, just in case. People say the sound is alright for an Arena. It's a new Arena, so the facilities etc are nice.

Crests

13-06-2009, 06:24 PM

how far away were you? because i have far seats and want to know if it will still be good.

TalkShowHost

13-06-2009, 06:39 PM

how far away were you? because i have far seats and want to know if it will still be good.
We were on the floor! :D My friend won us tickets!

Have you checked out MTS's website to get an idea for your view?
*link* (http://www.mtscentre.ca/seatingchart/concert.php) <---

And if I were you, I'd keep trying the TicketMaster page (it's still my homepage! LOL) for tickets in case some better seats get released, then you could sell your tickets to some friends (no scalpers, of course!!!). That's what I did when I snatched up my floor seats that Wednesday that they miraculously released some! Will this be your first CP show?

Crests

13-06-2009, 06:44 PM

yep.
first concert ever.

Tonii

13-06-2009, 08:59 PM

me too. :rolleyes:

Crests

13-06-2009, 09:01 PM

:lol:

white.shadows

13-06-2009, 10:12 PM

Enjoy your time in our fair city.

Thanks for the kind welcome! It'll be my first visit to Winnipeg and I'm looking forward to it!

Tonii

13-06-2009, 10:24 PM

It is going to be so great! :laugh3:

storm99x

13-06-2009, 10:26 PM

I am a little nervous... I really really want to grab some of the butterflies after the concert, but am worried that I won't be allowed onto the floor by security. If, by any chance, I am not able to grab some, would anyone at the Winnipeg show be able to grab me a handful? Please please please? I would be forever indebted to you!!

Let me know? Thanks fans!

Tonii

13-06-2009, 10:34 PM

Me too. We're up in the third section and aren't allowed below that. But we want butterflies so bad - hoping they will come near or someone will drop one or grab us some - something.

Crests

14-06-2009, 05:16 PM

yeah ::bigcry:

TalkShowHost

14-06-2009, 06:32 PM

I'll do my best to get some extra butterflies! I assume there should be plenty on the floor? What do they actually look like? Any pics posted?

1 MORE SLEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!

white.shadows; do you need tips on where to eat/shop/hang out? :D

VJ's on Main and Broadway has wicked burgers and fries!

The Forks has a great mix of shops and restaurants.

Tonii

14-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Anyone know for sure what time it starts? When should we get there?

Tonii

14-06-2009, 10:39 PM

How will we recognize each other? We should all wear nametags or something with our usernames on, or that say "Coldplayer" :laugh3:

TalkShowHost

15-06-2009, 12:11 AM

Anyone know for sure what time it starts? When should we get there?
Doors: 6pm
Show (ie Howling Bells): 7pm

OMG....doors will be open in 24hrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:drummer: :dance:

Malcolm-Edge

15-06-2009, 03:07 AM

Here is to hoping there is a new Candian setlist. Maybe a Bryan Adams or Neil Young cover on the B-stage!

Kick off the Canadian leg with passion guys! Make them remember Canada!

TalkShowHost

15-06-2009, 03:47 AM

Here is to hoping there is a new Candian setlist. Maybe a Bryan Adams or Neil Young cover on the B-stage!

Kick off the Canadian leg with passion guys! Make them remember Canada!

Oh, that's right! This is the kick-off for the '09 Canadian Leg!!! Neil Young would be fab....please no Guess Who!!! :confused: *lol*

And I'm soooo happy for the people in Vancouver; 2 nights! Woot!
*is somewhat envious*
:D

Vancouver '03 was my 1st Coldplay show!!! :D

jazzyjen11

15-06-2009, 05:31 AM

One more sleep! Whooooo hoooooo! http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/images/smilies/dance.gif

I'll be on the floor (row 16) and I could definitely get some extra butterflies for those in need. I have lots of butterflies already from the St. Paul show last fall. Send me a message sometime between now and the show so I know how many I need to grab. :D

Crests of Daylight and Tonii you guys are going to have a BLAST tomorrow! Great choice for your first concert. ;)

I totally agree it would be awesome to see a change in the setlist for the start of the Canadian tour. A Neil Young cover would be great!

Is everyone bringing their camera? Hopefully we'll get lots of great video's and pics!

Dfit00

15-06-2009, 05:33 AM

Crests

15-06-2009, 12:18 PM

WOOHOO!!!!!!! :dance:

Crests

15-06-2009, 01:13 PM

How will we recognize each other? We should all wear nametags or something with our usernames on, or that say "Coldplayer"

:thinking: i think i like this idea.

Tonii

15-06-2009, 01:16 PM

Me and Crests are in the 300s, and we really want butterflies. How will we find each other????

storm99x

15-06-2009, 02:46 PM

I am counting down the hours until the show!! I am so happy they are finally in home territory for me, this show is that much more meaningful!!

I'm bringing a camera in (of course!!) and hope that I get a lot of amazing pictures!!
I know my tears will flow once the opening notes of Life in Technicolor starts!! HAHAHAH!

storm99x

15-06-2009, 02:48 PM

Oh, and if I manage to get to the floor to grab some butterflies, I'll grab a load and get some for fellow concert-goers that might not be able to get down to the floor!

AND DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR FREE CD ON YOUR WAY OUT!!!

Tonii

15-06-2009, 02:50 PM

Almost forgot about the CD :o

What will they do about the cameras? It says NO CAMERAS on the tickets.

but a dream

15-06-2009, 02:50 PM

Have fun tonight everyone!!! :D

Hyphin

15-06-2009, 02:54 PM

You guys...
This is gonna be insane.
floor row 15!
I wish there WAS some way of finding all the Coldplayers in the audience.
I'm sure we'll all be wearing Coldplay shirts, but...tonight...everyone will.

Tonii

15-06-2009, 02:57 PM

Thank you! Thank you! :laugh3:

Me and Crests won't be wearing coldplay shirts. We don't have any - yet.

Tonii

15-06-2009, 02:58 PM

We need to wear tags that say "COLDPLAYERS"

**winnipeg**

15-06-2009, 05:01 PM

I'll try to answer a couple of questions:

Start times (and jeez I hope I'm right!)

7:00 Howling Bells
7:45 Snow Patrol
9:00 Coldplay

(This is based on start times reported at the San Antonio show last week.)

Cameras:

All tickets say "No Cameras". What they mean is "no professional cameras". If you bring in a smallish point and shoot digital that you could slide into your front pocket then no problem. If you try to bring in an SLR camera then expect problems.

Also, some security staff will confiscate cameras/cell phones if you shoot video. The guy beside me received a warning at the Oasis concert last summer. 30 minutes later he was shooting again and the security guy took away his camera. He begged him to give it back and they settled out of court after the dude agreed to erase all the video and show the security guy that he had done so. This seems to be problematic on the floor. From my experience you won't have any issue with this from the stands.

Tonii

15-06-2009, 05:36 PM

Thanks. So, if these are the right times, any idea when it will be over?

Crests

15-06-2009, 06:53 PM

nope.

Tonii

15-06-2009, 06:57 PM

crests, did you get my message? leaving at 4:15

**winnipeg**

15-06-2009, 07:00 PM

Between 11 and 11:30 I would think. Sorry. I didn't put any energy into finding out when it was done.

Friday's setlist is here:

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/12_June_2009:_Wells_Fargo_Arena%2C_Des_Moines%2C_I A%2C_USA

There may be info about start and end times.

Chessie34

15-06-2009, 07:00 PM

*sobs* i have the money... i can get the tickets.... BUT NO ONE WILL GO WITH ME! *still sobbing*

Crests

15-06-2009, 07:01 PM

:hug:

Tonii

15-06-2009, 08:09 PM

sorry, chessie. The tickets are sold out.

Hyphin

15-06-2009, 09:30 PM

Hey guys.
SOOO PUMPED!!!!!!!

But quick chance for anyone that still wants a ticket. When they first went on sale, I managed to get one before they were all gone, but it wasn't what i wanted. Anyway, I nabbed some floor seats, and so, am giving away the one i bought for RETAIL. That's 111.50.
I don't want to make any profit off of this, especially since we're all Coldplayers.

Message me, and let me know!

See you all there. Hopefully. Oh and Tonii. By the end of tonight, I am SURE you'll have a Coldplay t-shirt.

Hyphin

15-06-2009, 09:31 PM

Oh and yah, It's SEC 222, ROW 4, SEAT 21.

MrGrinch

15-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Not totally sold out... Ticketmaster put up tickets in sections 103, 124, 204, and 220 (from what I could pull) around 3:30 this afternoon.

coldplay_is_louve.

15-06-2009, 10:28 PM

have fun tonight, lucky ducks! :D!

CAIT

15-06-2009, 10:48 PM

So excited! Me and my friend have floor too.
Is it just me, or does anyone else's ticket say 7:30? Im glad I looke here/other places otherwise I would of not known it started at 7 :confused:

mrman78

15-06-2009, 11:38 PM

Thanks. So, if these are the right times, any idea when it will be over?

Yeah, those showtimes are pretty accurate. The San Antonio show was over about 10:55pm, and they came on about 9:05pm. Have fun, you won't be dissapointed!! :cool:

Basically if the show starts at 7pm, it's usually over by 11pm. If it starts at 7:30pm, everything just shifts forward about 1/2 an hour...

storm99x

16-06-2009, 01:18 AM

Off to the show! I know I'll have a great time!!!

Dfit00

16-06-2009, 01:25 AM

but a dream

16-06-2009, 03:32 AM

ssoroka (http://twitter.com/ssoroka) Coldplay live. Kicking ass. http://yfrog.com/18o87j
http://img44.yfrog.com/img44/5519/o87.jpg

MissLisaSquire (http://twitter.com/MissLisaSquire) Coldplay singin with yellow balloons all over the place

ssoroka (http://twitter.com/ssoroka)Coldplay doing Yellow http://yfrog.com/12conij
http://img38.yfrog.com/img38/883/coni.jpg

Dfit00

16-06-2009, 03:55 AM

but a dream

16-06-2009, 04:30 AM

dougmcarthur (http://twitter.com/dougmcarthur) Coldplay isawesome so far. God Put A Smile On Your Face/Talk is on now, some weird electronica medley of X&Y!

Danelle2 (http://twitter.com/Danelle2) Coldplay is f*cking mind-blowing... So awesome!

ronnieboy204 (http://twitter.com/ronnieboy204) Cellphone wave @ #coldplay concert #winnipeg! Fak yea!

dougmcarthur (http://twitter.com/dougmcarthur) Coldplay just finished playing I'm A Believer while the crowd did the mexican cell phone wave.

Cris_Santos

16-06-2009, 04:35 AM

but a dream

16-06-2009, 05:22 AM

KirstenNeil (http://twitter.com/KirstenNeil) @coldplay this is @breatheyoga that was the best fucking show of my life! Love you guy !!!

Harmzie (http://twitter.com/Harmzie) Coldplay=awesome. End of review.

ikcotol (http://twitter.com/ikcotol) holy crap Coldplay. excellent show. and thanks for the CD! left right left right left

drewbrownmusic (http://twitter.com/drewbrownmusic) Holy wow. Coldplay just turned an arena show into a great intimate club show. Perfection.

chromatically (http://twitter.com/chromatically) I am now deaf until the cilia in my ears heal. But 'twas worth it! Coldplay was awesome!

jolenetara (http://twitter.com/jolenetara) Had a wicked time at Coldplay tonight.

YaelKate (http://twitter.com/YaelKate) Coldplay just threw off the BEST concert EVER! I'm so glad i went!!!!!

jiggajayd (http://twitter.com/jiggajayd) Ears are still ringing from the best concert ever!! Thanks, Coldplay!

SpicyLaura (http://twitter.com/SpicyLaura) Amazing Coldplay concert. Just amazing.

lucky

16-06-2009, 06:19 AM

Oh my god. Coldplay, in Winnipeg. It finally happened! Whoa. Awesome show, loved when they went to the back of the crowd and sang songs. The stage/set/fun stuff/confetti/ yellow balloons/ hanging globes/ and strobe lights - incredible. I loose my breathe thinking about the show - Chris Johnny Will Guy - all in Winnipeg - and I was there!

Also - did anyone catch that guy synchronizing cheers at the very beginning? Typical Winnipegger in a crowd of people. (It was after the break dancing stage hand, but before the show)

Anyone have recordings/pictures to share?

Kaycee

16-06-2009, 06:37 AM

TalkShowHost

16-06-2009, 07:16 AM

::SETLIST::
Mon 15 June, 2009
MTS Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Life in Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Yellow
Glass of Water
Cemeteries of London
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
-God Put a Smile Upon Your Face (Techno version (this and the next 3 were performed amidst the floor crowd, on a mini side stage)
-Talk (Techno version)
-Hardest Part
-Postcards from Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva La Vida
Lost
--Green Eyes (acoustic - *in* the rear crowd...plus the next 2)
--Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will vocals)
--I'm a Believer (acoustic, Neil Diamond cover)

(Viva La Vida - remix interlude)

1st Encore
Politik
Lovers in Japan
Death & All His Friends

2nd Encore
The Scientist
Life in Technicolor ii
(The Escapist) ie 'outro'

TalkShowHost

16-06-2009, 07:31 AM

And here's Snow Patrol's setlist

Rocket
Chocolate
Hands Open
Run
Shut Your Eyes
Chasing Cars
Crack the Shutters
Open Your Eyes
You're All I Have

My goodness, Garry looked & sounded @#(*#^(&*&^@# sexy!!!!
*swoons*

Kaycee: looking forward to the torrents!!! I'm so grateful that you recorded our show and will besharing!

Gotta go to bed...will post more tomorrow sometime... and I did get some extra butterflies for those who wanted some! :D

but a dream

16-06-2009, 07:39 AM

Thanks for the setlists :D

busybeeburns

16-06-2009, 10:46 AM

And be sure to pick up tomorrow's Sun for my exclusive backstage interview with Chris Martin.

From: http://www.winnipegsun.com/entertainment/columnists/darryl_sterdan/2009/06/16/9810606-sun.html

Can anyone oblige with a scan?

marsu

16-06-2009, 12:36 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiggajayd/sets/72157619727787529/

but a dream

16-06-2009, 12:42 PM

:stunned: Those pics are beautiful! :dead:

Thanks for the find!!!

Crests

16-06-2009, 01:01 PM

And be sure to pick up tomorrow's Sun for my exclusive backstage interview with Chris Martin.

From: http://www.winnipegsun.com/entertain...10606-sun.html

Can anyone oblige with a scan?

I'll probably get it for you :nice:

Crests

16-06-2009, 01:09 PM

:bigcry:
my pictures didnt turn out :\

This review will have to do for now, my head is still buzzing.

The show was SO AWESOME.
I thought Snow Patrol was really good until coldplay came out.
They. are. amazing.
I think I started crying when i saw them on the stage :lol:
Chris was just like rolling around on the floor the whole time and he sang the first line of I Kissed A Girl.
The C-stage turned out to be right way below us and everyone in our section started freaking out.
I swear, if I could only go to one show in my life, it would have to be a Coldplay show.
They do so much to make their shows great and nobody else even comes close :P

Oh and sorry Perrine, nothing lucky happened. :P
(but it felt like it did)

Crests

16-06-2009, 01:15 PM

I didn't think I could love Chris Martin or Coldplay any more, but I do.

It was the best concert ever, and it was my first one :P

MrGrinch

16-06-2009, 01:39 PM

We recorded the whole concert in High definition video and also separate lossless audio from Row 6 right next to the stage (Johnny's side) We'll be uploading them on Dime in the next few days for anyone who torrents! Now back to Edmonton for Thursday night, and Vancouver on Saturday - YAYYY.

Please do when you have a minute... thanks! Surprised from row 6 no one gave you any problems... but good for you! :)

but a dream

16-06-2009, 01:44 PM

I didn't think I could love Chris Martin or Coldplay any more, but I do.

It was the best concert ever, and it was my first one :P
And I know it won't be your last one!!!!!!!!

Glad you had fun :dance:

Crests

16-06-2009, 01:44 PM

They didn't seem to care about cameras, there were flashes coming from the crowd the whole show :D

I even had a security gu ignore me when he was right in front of me and i was taking pictures :lol:

but a dream

16-06-2009, 01:47 PM

Most of the time they are ok with taking pictures. You are allowed to bring in a point-and-shoot, but not a big professional camera like DSLRs etc. Video-wise they are more particular!

Crests

16-06-2009, 01:47 PM

And I know it won't be your last one!!!!!!!!

Glad you had fun

it definately wont :D

thanks :nice:

I wish it was still happening. I guess I have to get Youtube working and watch it over and over :P

MrGrinch

16-06-2009, 02:29 PM

I've had problems with taking pictures at MTS... but that was in part because I was in the first row with a security guy standing in front of me the whole concert so I had no way of even concealing it. Bascially he had no way to "save face" when I was standing there snapping shots right in front of him so he had to tell me to stop. But in general they are cool with cameras.

But kudos for taking audio/video... that takes a lot of guts get one of those in and use from row 6! Can't wait to see/hear it and thank you so much in advance!!! Glad my DIME account is in good standing with a 2.50 u/d ratio! :)

*Perrine*

16-06-2009, 04:40 PM

Aww I'm glad you had a blast !
Anyway you're already lucky to have seen them :nice:
Sure it won't be your last one !

Haha I absolutely wanna see a vid of Chris singing I Kissed a girl :D

but a dream

16-06-2009, 04:43 PM

:lol:

I know he meant he kissed a boy (J :P) and he liked it :sneaky:

**winnipeg**

16-06-2009, 04:49 PM

Also - did anyone catch that guy synchronizing cheers at the very beginning? Typical Winnipegger in a crowd of people. (It was after the break dancing stage hand, but before the show)

That was me. Glad to entertain the masses.

My life goal is to claim The Blue Danube from Stanley Kubrick and make it my own.

-

*Perrine*

16-06-2009, 05:25 PM

Haha Min of course :sneaky:

Mimixxx

16-06-2009, 06:51 PM

First post updated

Jenjie

16-06-2009, 07:24 PM

awesome :D thanks for the setlist & reviews guys

and big thanks to our new Wiki contributors who did a great job last night and had started the page before Ian & I got up!! :D

jiggajayd

16-06-2009, 08:42 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiggajayd/sets/72157619727787529/

That's me, thanks!

busybeeburns

16-06-2009, 08:43 PM

they're great photos! :D and welcome to Coldplaying, your photies got a tweet to 5000 people earlier today ;)

jiggajayd

16-06-2009, 08:46 PM

they're great photos! :D and welcome to Coldplaying, your photies got a tweet to 5000 people earlier today ;)

Thanks, and thanks!

The show was awesome. My tweet was also quoted earlier in the posting as well! haha.. :)

People are free to use my pictures, i just ask that you add a link to my flickr page as well as a mention that I took the pictures. Either "jiggajayd" or "Jay Dong" will do.

-Jay

*edit* oh yeah, and let me know that you're going to use them and send me think link! :)

busybeeburns

16-06-2009, 08:53 PM

sure! :)

Texasluvsjonny

16-06-2009, 08:53 PM

Thanks, and thanks!

The show was awesome. My tweet was also quoted earlier in the posting as well! haha.. :)

People are free to use my pictures, i just ask that you add a link to my flickr page as well as a mention that I took the pictures. Either "jiggajayd" or "Jay Dong" will do.

-JayDude, were you running all over the arena or do you have some space age camera!

*Perrine*

16-06-2009, 08:55 PM

Your pics are fabulous Jay ! :blush:
What kind of camera do you use ?

jiggajayd

16-06-2009, 09:38 PM

Umm.. nope, i was in one spot (Floor, Row 14) besides going to the end of the runway where CM was. My camera is a few years old actually, no space age equipment here! It's a Canon Powershot S5 IS with the CHDK hack applied to it. You can learn more about the hack by googling "CHDK Canon Hack" or something. The camera itself has a 12x optical zoom.

The hack allows me to take pictures in RAW format and I did some post-processing in Photoshop to give the photos more character.

Mimixxx

16-06-2009, 09:42 PM

Even rock stars get tired of talking about themselves eventually.

Case in point: Chris Martin. The 32-year-old Coldplay frontman has spent the last year being interviewed by reporters far and wide about the band's gazillion-selling, chart-topping, Grammy-winning album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. And now that the awards are shelved, the sales are tabulated and the Britrockers' lengthy world tour is finally wrapping up in September, the last thing he really needs to do is another interview.

But along with being fabulously rich, internationally famous, boyishly handsome, skinny and married to the equally fabulous actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin also seems to be something you don't always come across in the music industry: A gentleman.

So when Coldplay returned to Western Canada this week to make up for a series of concerts postponed from last year, Martin not only agreed to a chat -- he sat down with me in the front lounge of the band's tour bus on its first stop in Winnipeg. Clad in a light purple shirt he would wear onstage later that night, a militaristic jacket (surprisingly, not part of the band's costumes; guess he just likes that stuff), a pair of dark blue warmup pants, multiple bracelets and peacock blue socks -- "That's not rude, is it?" he wondered about his stocking feet -- he slouched sideways on a couch with his feet up on the sofa opposite. We were asked not to discuss his personal life and legal cases -- that would be claims by both Joe Satriani and Yusuf Islam that he plagiarized Viva la Vida -- but Martin was only to happy to weigh in on the current tour, the next Coldplay album and that weird dream he keeps having.

SUN: I'm kind of surprised that you're still doing press after a year on the road.

MARTIN: Yeah, me too. (Laughs). Well, we, uh ... yeah, good point. I know what you mean.

SUN: I would think you've already said everything about yourself you want. Plus, you're a rock star and it's almost showtime. Shouldn't you be off having yak tea or meditating under a pyramid?

MARTIN:I've already done all that. I just have to have some goat's milk and a French masseuse.

SUN: You kept us waiting a year out here in Western Canada over "production issues." Is that a euphemism?

MARTIN: Well, production issues was the official excuse. And normally when you say that, it's because one of you has had an overdose. But I think it actually may have been the truth. Hopefully in this case it's better late than never. Though some places we go, they would rather it was never than late.

SUN: Are we getting the 'been doing it so long it's streamlined and perfected' show or the 'been at it so long we're sick of it' show?

MARTIN: Well, this week we're building up to filming in Vancouver. So you're getting the 'band trying extremely hard to be great' show.

SUN: You probably don't have to try all that hard.

MARTIN: We do, we do. Of course we do. And we're lucky because we have the bug because no matter how tired you might be or no matter how many concerts you've done, someone comes in the room and has paid money for a ticket and we think, 'We'd better give it everything.'

SUN: Even after all this time, you don't take it for granted?

MARTIN: No. Especially not now. You asked why I'm doing press still. Sometimes that's a good way of communicating your gratitude for still being in the job.

SUN: You seem to do that a lot.

MARTIN: Well, we have a lot to be thankful for.

SUN: A lot of people in your position don't share that attitude.

MARTIN: I disagree with you there. I think most great bands -- at least most people that we look up to -- have that philosophy. That's where we learned it from, from Bruce and from U2 and from ... well, those two. Those two in particular, that's where we learned the work ethic.

SUN: You've been on this tour for a year. And it's not like you can change the set list every night ...

MARTIN: Well, we could. But it would be chaos.

SUN: Right. So how do you keep it fresh after a couple of hundred shows?

MARTIN: Well, between you and me and your millions of readers, if I ever question my motivation, I just try and find a muse. Normally it would be a pretty girl or the fact that your dad is there. There's always something that makes you think I'd better give my best.

SUN: I'm not allowed to ask about your muse.

MARTIN: You can ask anything you like, man; I just don't have to answer.

SUN: Fair enough. But does it feel like you're at the end of a marathon?

MARTIN: Well, I think we might not tour for a while after this tour. I think we see it as a solidification of something by going to all these places. You're showing you are real. I think when you become a big band, people somewhat don't think you are really real. So when you come to a town and play, it brings it all back to earth again. Because most of the time you read about a big band or see them on TV and it's all lawsuits and numbers and all these big things. It doesn't feel like there's real humans in the middle of it. The reason I love the fact that I can do one-on-one interviews or play a show is that it reminds me of why I do what I do. It's direct feedback and it's what it all boils down to; whether people want to sing along to a song or not.

SUN: You've been doing a lot of smaller cities lately -- places you haven't been before and places a lot of bigger bands don't play often. Do you find these audiences respond differently than those in bigger centres?

MARTIN: It's funny how a place can have a characteristic. If you go and play in Japan, say, there's enthusiasm. But it's expressed very pointedly and then everyone goes very silent to listen. So if you've just come from Italy, you think 'Oh God, this Japanese crowd hates us.' Or if you go to Mexico, there's craziness the whole time. So the more we go around the more we learn. And then you go to someplace like Des Moines for the first time and just try to get the measure of it. But the only thing we would take as a bad response would be a mass exit.

SUN: I'm guessing you don't get many of those.

MARTIN: Not for a while. Often in a dream I get that. I get a recurring dream where we can't quite get the song together and after about 15 minutes people start leaving. And I'm looking at my fingers and I can't remember what to do. It's terrible.

SUN: Have you shared this with a therapist?

MARTIN: Not with a therapist, but with Jonny (Buckland) our guitarist. He's the next best thing. That's his role.

SUN: Any other interesting dreams?

MARTIN: They're all interesting. But none of them can be shared in daytime news.

SUN: Is there anything about this tour you'll be glad to see the back end of? One particular song or element?

MARTIN: We've kind of weeded out the songs we didn't like. The great blessing of having some hit singles is that each time you get a new one you can drop something you didn't like. So gradually you can build a set you like from start to finish, five years after. For us at the moment, it's like touring in Cats. It's less of a gig and more of a show. There's something very nice about that. Because you know what's coming. It's a nice machine to be a part of.

SUN: There is a lot of production in this show -- a satellite stage, balloons, butterflies. Why go to all that trouble? At this point, you could come out and play on a bare stage.

MARTIN: And we will do that at some point. The bare stage thing would be good in a small theatre. But not in an arena. And have you seen our butterflies? They look f---ing amazing. That's why we do it.

SUN: I wanted to ask how much of that stuff is for us and how much is for you.
MARTIN: Something like that is for us. When you fill a room with neon butterflies, it looks pretty great. So we keep it. But the show all comes from us. It's what we think fits with the music.

SUN: Is that the kind of show you're a fan of?

MARTIN: Yeah, of course. I love the Flaming Lips more than anyone live. And they take stagecraft and gimmickry to the maximum degree. Compared to their show, ours is pretty light.

SUN: Will we be seeing you walking on the crowd in a giant bubble?

MARTIN: Well, I think that's sort of Wayne Coyne's copyright. There are certain things you don't steal.

SUN: But you're covering a Monkees song. What's the story with that?

MARTIN: We did a Neil Diamond tribute concert just before the Grammys with a bunch of other people. And we asked if we could play I'm a Believer, which most people don't know is a Neil Diamond song. And we played it the next night in our concert, and it got a bigger response than any of our songs, so we thought, 'Don't miss that trick.'

SUN: And you're giving away a live CD -- you guys just keep on giving.

MARTIN: We don't, really. It costs money to come and see us and it costs money to buy our records. Even McDonald's gives you a free toy every so often. It's just natural that if you can afford to make a live record and give it to people, why wouldn't you? If feels great to do it.

SUN: I would imagine it also defeats the purpose of bootlegging the show.

MARTIN: And it makes sure it's a good show out there. Though I don't think we'd have felt comfortable releasing a live album in a conventional way. I don't know if that would work in this day and age. So with this, it's part generosity and part a statement of where we're at.

SUN: So instead of a live album, you'll be filming for a DVD in Vancouver?

MARTIN: No, not for a DVD. Just for the annals of time.

SUN: Just to sit and watch in your basement?

MARTIN: When I'm old, maybe.

SUN: So what comes after this? A long break?

MARTIN: There are no breaks. We'll go right back into something. I can tell you that we're fired up and approaching the wrong side of 32 and we feel very hungry in a musical sense. And where we come from, everyone is always held up against The Beatles. And everyone falls short. So we feel like we have to keep trying to improve. So we might take a couple of weeks just to do some laundry, but then we'll see. I don't think what we do next will be a big extravaganza. But it will be something good.

http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/...18076-sun.html (http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Coldplay/2009/06/16/9818076-sun.html)

busybeeburns

16-06-2009, 09:53 PM

woah thanks!

busybeeburns

16-06-2009, 09:55 PM

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JK3_NYAAypQ/SjetE8r4atI/AAAAAAAAAi0/HJICBULaE6k/s320/coldPlay_08.jpg

Kenton Larsen sez: "Get infoedutainmentificationalized!". ...

Ten things that crossed my mind during last night's Coldplay concert at MTS Centre:

1. I sure hope the Winnipeg Free Press doesn't use the headline, "Coldplay's performance is hot, hot, hot (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/REVIEW-Coldplays-performance-is-hot-hot-hot-48121057.html)." :laugh3:

2. Not that I'm going to, but where would one buy a Che Guevara meets Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band meets Police-era Synchronicity outfit in Winnipeg?

3. Where are Gwyneth and Apple?

4. Confetti cannons, beach balls, and the wave never get old.

5. What was all yellow?

6. Coldplay sure sounds a lot like U2. And move around the stage like U2. And sing, "I'm a Believer," like U2 did at the PopMart Tour. Wait a sec - it is U2!

7. How does Caramilk get the caramel into the chocolate?

8. A concert attendee on the floor uses a cell phone to call a concert attendee in the nosebleed seats. They wave until they see each other. They get excited. They wave some more. This must be stopped.

9. Whatever happened to that giant, smiling, arena-sized portrait of the Queen?

10. When are they going to sing, "Livin' La Vida Loca?"

http://kentonsinfotainmentscan.blogspot.com

#6 - Can Bono still move that fast? :thinking:

but a dream

17-06-2009, 03:08 AM

awesome :D thanks for the setlist & reviews guys

and big thanks to our new Wiki contributors who did a great job last night and had started the page before Ian & I got up!! :D
No worries Jen :D

It's a sign I spend waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time online :uhoh:
Umm.. nope, i was in one spot (Floor, Row 14) besides going to the end of the runway where CM was. My camera is a few years old actually, no space age equipment here! It's a Canon Powershot S5 IS with the CHDK hack applied to it. You can learn more about the hack by googling "CHDK Canon Hack" or something. The camera itself has a 12x optical zoom.

The hack allows me to take pictures in RAW format and I did some post-processing in Photoshop to give the photos more character.
:dizzy: That's amazing :stunned:
SUN: Have you shared this with a therapist?

MARTIN: Not with a therapist, but with Jonny (Buckland) our guitarist. He's the next best thing. That's his role.
Man love :love:

I was just reading the review for I Love You, Man and I was thinking how the movie is so applicable to Chris and Jonny :laugh3:

kraemer42

17-06-2009, 04:16 AM

did anyone happen to get more than one butterfly they would be willing to part with?
I wasn't on the floor and I was expecting them to be everywhere, not just in the middle

storm99x

17-06-2009, 05:25 AM

Soooo..... concert #5 was as amazing as the first four!! Yesterday's show at the MTS center will have people talking about it for ages!

Got to the venue JUST before Coldplay came out, cutting it a little close! Seats were directly across from the stage in section 127, right behind the floor. The first few notes of "Life in Technicolor" sounded, and I just started BAWLING!! It's a totally different experience seeing your favorite band playing in your hometown! Cried throughout the entire uplifting first song!

All songs were performed so perfectly by all 4 guys, the energy was amazing! The crowd did not stop screaming, and Chris threw in MANY mentions about Winnipeg! My favorite was when he mentioned "Friendly Manitoba" (as per our unofficial logo) :)

BEST PART though, was when they walked into the back of the arena, RIGHT INTO MY SECTION. Literally, two rows away!!! I was mindblown, and thanking my lucky stars!!! Pictures I took were incredible, and I made eye contact with Johnny, about 10 seconds. They performed a cute little song pretty much all about Winnipeg with a reference to the Jets, I hope someone out there has a good version of that, I'd like to hear it again! I didn't stop smiling the entire time they were standing in front of me!! A dream come true!!

The rainbow butterfly confetti was beautiful, the yellow balloons were uplifting, the rock outs by the band during some of the songs were intense! I'm not going to share any of my videos though, out of sheer embarassment of me screaming throughout the entire video, or my singing along, sometimes off-key LOL!

I thought that playing Life in Technicolor II was an EXCELLENT option for the closing song! You just can't go wrong with playing such an uplifiting song to end the show!

After it ended, I ran to the barricade between the first bowl and the floor, and asked the security guy to let me through so I could pick up some butterflies. He was going to, but another security guard stopped him and wouldn't let me through. Got into a little argument with her about how rude she was being, definately a mood spoiler! So just for everyone's info, good luck with trying to get your butterflies if not on the floor! Security might be a bitch and not allow you to pass!

Leaving the arena, someone started singing the beginning "oooo"s of "Viva La Vida", which prompted a crowd singalong from everone leaving. I love a great crowd that shows their happiness! Winnipeg rocks!

As for the free CD, there were volunteers at every exit handing them out, and the crowd wasn't a problem, everyone just waited for their turn to pass through, and were handed a CD. It didn't seem like they were running out anytime soon! So it was an easy process to get the CD!

Upset though that they didn't sing "Speed of Sound"!!! I wanted to surprise myself so I didn't read any of the setlists from previous shows, so that was a little bit sad for me! And I would just love love LOVE for them to sing "Yes" at one of the shows. I wish!!!!! On the other hand, I'm a teeny bit glad they didn't do "Chinese Sleep Chant" :P I'm sorry!!

I work at the airport, and although I didn't see them or know when they were coming in or out, I heard today from one of the airplane fuelers that they arrived in Winnipeg around 4pm yesterday, and left just after 11pm, right after the show through a smaller private building that isn't connected to the main airport. He heard that they were still sweaty from the concert, since they literally jumped into the car and drove straight to the airport as soon as the show ended. And apparently one of the guys had his shirt off while boarding the plane ;) So the band stayed a little over 7 hours in my little city hahaha!

All in all, a terrific, TERRIFIC concert! The men of Coldplay pulled off an AMAZING show that everyone in the crowd, I'm sure, was throughly pleased with!I cannot wait to see them again in Toronto in July!! Will post a few of my better pictures right away!

xxKels

17-06-2009, 05:33 AM

:)Thanks for your review! And yay, Coldplay karma struck you too- two rows away!

But PLEASE dont be too shy to post your vids, we all love to see everyones, screams and all! It just is cute to hear your excitement! We have ALL , well, lots of us-been there.;)

but a dream

17-06-2009, 05:43 AM

:lol: Glad you had fun!!! I understand the part about the videos, it's hard not to sing along when you're so caught up in all the fun!!!

Pity about the security though!

Would LOVE to see your photos!! :dance:

jazzyjen11

17-06-2009, 05:54 AM

Freakin AWESOME show!

The best crowd I've seen (and heard) out of the shows I've been to so far!

I loved the part on C stage during I'm a Believer when Chris asked Will, Guy and Jonny "Are you in love?" and Jonny's resonse "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm". :D

I have extra butterflies for anyone who didn't manage to get any.

I'm now going threw Coldplay withdrawl and trying to figure out where I can see them next! :D :o

xxKels

17-06-2009, 06:00 AM

:cry:the withdrawl....the hardest part.:(

Glad you had a great night!

but a dream

17-06-2009, 06:12 AM

And the hardest part was letting go not taking part...

Enjoy the memories of the show, and look out for your next concert!!! :D

jazzyjen11

17-06-2009, 06:16 AM

Oh and I almost forgot, I managed to get a setlist too!

After the show I was chatting with my friends on the floor and security started ushering us outta there (they were rather rude). I was so busy yapping I forgot to try to get a setlist! :o

Then I remebered reading somewhere on the website that the sound mix booth usually has one...

I went up to the booth and asked the cute guy if he by any chance had one left, and he said "actually I still do, I've been waiting for someone to ask for it!". :D

That was the icing on top of the cake!

I was so caught up with the setlist I totally forgot about the LRLRL give away, what a perfect night!

*sigh*

storm99x

17-06-2009, 06:20 AM

xxKels

17-06-2009, 06:24 AM

Oh and I almost forgot, I managed to get a setlist too!

After the show I was chatting with my friends on the floor and security started ushering us outta there (they were rather rude). I was so busy yapping I forgot to try to get a setlist! :o

Then I remebered reading somewhere on the website that the sound mix booth usually has one...

I went up to the booth and asked the cute guy if he by any chance had one left, and he said "actually I still do, I've been waiting for someone to ask for it!". :D

That was the icing on top the cake!

I was so caught up with the setlist I totally forgot about the LRLRL give away, what a perfect night!

*sigh*

yes! :thumbsup:WAY TO WHIP A SOUNDMAN!:deal2::whip:

jazzyjen11

17-06-2009, 06:45 AM

TELL ME about the withdrawal!!!!!!!! I am actually contemplating booking a flight to Vancouver this Saturday for $550, buying 2 tickets to both shows there this weekend, and calling in sick to work 3 days to see the shows. In my dreams though!! That would be so perfect!

Did you not get a CD Jen??

I am trying to upload some photos on Flickr, but it only allows me a certain amount. Any other websites you guys can suggest where I can upload any amount?

I'll think about posting up the videos ;)

Yes I did get a CD, I just totally forgot about the give away until the girl handed me the cd as we were leaving, lol!

I had already thought about going to Vancouver as well! Unfortunately, so little time and so little money... :(

Crests

17-06-2009, 01:23 PM

DIid anyone get a video?

busybeeburns

17-06-2009, 04:44 PM

Upbeat openers the Howling Bells from New Zealand had some nice moments with their infectious indie-pop, including playing "Blessed Night," a catchy song that I did not realize was theirs, that I have heard when I randomly play music on one of my computers at the office. I'd lke to see headline a smaller venue, as the cavernous MTS Centre seemed too large for them to really connect with the audience, who were largely unfamiliar with their material.

Glasgow, Scottland's Snow Patrol sold out Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre (capacity 1646) in April of 2007, without being a widely recognized band. Clearly, they have a larger following than I expected, based on the audience response to their romantic indie-pop songs, which are not too far removed from what Coldplay offer up. They really caught my attention with their urgent, anthemic, U2-esque sound. I can only see these guys getting bigger. Lead singer Gary Lightbody (1976) performed with confidence, sang beautifully, and won over new fans. The band are touring in support of their 2008 album, A Hundred Million Suns.

It was pretty obvious that Coldplay were going to incorporate some backing music to flesh out the exotic sound of some of their material, such as the opening number "Life In Technicolor," from last year's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Released in May, 2008, Coldplay's fourth studio album was the number one selling album in the US (over 2 million) and internationally (7.8 million) and it debuted at number one in 36 countries. It's also the most paid-for downloaded album of all time, with over 700,000 downloads to date and counting (statistics courtesy of Wikipedia.)

Early in the show, the burst into Yellow, one of their first hits from their debut album, Parachutes (2000, 4 million sold.) As the first few notes rang out, members of the road crew walked into the floor area, bearing large yellow balloons, some much larger than beach balls. The fans proceeded to knock them around the floor and stage, but nothing made it into most of the stands. Occasionally, a balloon would burst, spraying yellow confetti. By the time the next song rolled around, only a couple of the yellow orbs were left. The 2005 album X&Y sold over 8 million copies, but was seen as their weakest effort. Still, it was heart-warming to hear so many sing along to the ballad "Fix Me," the only track performed from this recording.

Coldplay could have played it safe, but despite having a bevy of commercial pop songs, they served up songs that were quite quirky in nature and not exactly hit single material, like the moody "Cemeteries of London," the tabla-accented "Lost!," and the atmospheric "Death And All His Friends.". They played every track from the new album, save for "Yes." Of course, it was all eagerly consumed by the crowd who went nuts for all their antics. Lead singer Chris Martin ran around the stage and sang at the same time, without huffing and puffing. At one point, he ran down one of the two ramps that jutted out either side of the stage and lept to the very edge, seemingly defying the law of physics as his momentum should have sent him sailing into the audience on the floor. I couldn't help but turn to my friend and crack a big smile.

The end of the ramp near me served as a mini-stage from which all four members huddled onto the illuminated tiles and played a few tunes, to the absolute shock and delight of the fans who crowded around. There was more. Well into the show, each member briskly walked off the left side of the stage and made a bee line for the back of the floor. From there, they walked up a few rows at the very back of the 100 section and proceeded to play a few unplugged songs. It was all captured for everyone to see on the huge video screens, which were suspended over center ice, roughly. Why at that location and not just over the first few rows near the front of the stage like most bands do? More on that later. The screens showed everyone just how giddy with delight the surrounding fans were, who had purchased some of the less desirable seats in the house, but not with Coldplay just inches away. From this unlikely spot, they performed the Monkees' classic "I'm A Believer," before some more audience participation. Chris Martin asked everyone to turn on and hold up their cell phone. When the audience complied, it was looking into a galaxy of stars. He then asked everyone to hold them to their sides, to hide their lights, and then asked that one section begin to hold theirs up and put them down again, causing the first "Mexican wave" at the MTS Centre. For several minutes, fans played along and the result was an unusual but spectacular.

I really wanted to hear their other night song from Parachutes, "Shiver," which I have recorded onto many mixed CDs for friends, to introduce them what I considered to be great but lesser-known indie pop songs. They may have had indie pop roots, but for a few years now, Coldplay are clearly part of the mainstream, with their fourth album probably outselling even the latest U2 offering. Martin referred to Winnipeg and Manitoba in some songs and rantings, like acknowledging that they were supposed to play here about a year ago, and mentioning the Jets (who became the Phoenix Coyotes) to great applause. Even the lead singer of Howling Bells referred to a few things that makes Winnipeg renown, such as being the Slurpee capital of the world and being the home of the Crash Test Dummies (interesting Neil Young and the Guess Who weren't mentioned.)

It was a four-hour event. During the prelude to the two-song encore, Chris Martin asked us to remember a few things, including to download the song "Nightingale" by Howling Bells and to pick up a free copy of their new 9-track live album on the way out of the MTS Centre, LeftRightLeftRightLeft,which is also available as a free download from the band's website. Why have the screens at centre ice, roughly? I believe it was so that the fans at the side and sitting behind the stage, could look up and see the show, even though the band had their backs to them most of the time. You could see the video feed on the screens from both front or behind the screens. Bravo Coldplay for caring about those fans. This was the fastest-selling concert in MTS Centre history (8 minutes), and for the first time in a long time, I wasn't able to score floor seats.

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white.shadows

18-06-2009, 12:06 AM

Crests

18-06-2009, 12:09 AM

what a great video :stunned:

SueDeNimes

18-06-2009, 12:30 AM

Crests

18-06-2009, 12:36 AM

:lol:

jazzyjen11

18-06-2009, 04:52 AM

I've uploaded my video of GPASAYF/Talk. I was situated right in front of the B stage so I had a great view. I also synced up separate audio (recorded from same show of course) so it sounds a lot better than the original audio from my camera.

YouTube - Coldplay - God Put A Smile/Talk - Winnipeg 6/15/09 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-VxD14s_A8)

Awesome video! :D

What row were you in? It seemed like you were standing right where I was (Row 16, seat 9) so you must have been pretty close.

If you have anymore videos I'd love to see them (I'd even pay for video's of the Winnipeg show on DVD).

I have one video of The Hardest Part / Postcards from Far Away but You Tube won't let me upload it. :(

jazzyjen11

18-06-2009, 05:09 AM

We recorded the whole concert in High definition video and also separate lossless audio from Row 6 right next to the stage (Johnny's side) We'll be uploading them on Dime in the next few days for anyone who torrents! Now back to Edmonton for Thursday night, and Vancouver on Saturday - YAYYY.

How did I not see this earlier... :o

I hope you have a great time at the rest of the Canadian shows, hopefullly the crowd is as good as Winnipeg! ;)

If possible, could you let us know when the video has been updated on Dime? *purty please*

I'd even be willing to pay you for a DVD copy! :D

Malcolm-Edge

18-06-2009, 05:28 AM

Crests

18-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Does anyone have a video of I'm a Believer?

kraemer42

19-06-2009, 12:24 AM

I have a really poor quality of it I took on my cell phone since I was 10 feet away, if no one else has one

stukaman

19-06-2009, 02:47 AM

storm99x

16-07-2009, 12:20 AM

Crests

16-07-2009, 12:24 AM

me too :dance:

Kaycee

26-08-2009, 05:06 AM

How did I not see this earlier... :o

I hope you have a great time at the rest of the Canadian shows, hopefullly the crowd is as good as Winnipeg! ;)

If possible, could you let us know when the video has been updated on Dime? *purty please*

I'd even be willing to pay you for a DVD copy! :D

Sorry for the delay, we were in Europe seeing four U2 concerts (Barcelona and Milan) and got those authored and uploaded first. Also, our audio wasn't the best, so we got permission to use Tapehead2's fixed audio for the DVD. Anyway, its all done and the first DVD is uploaded on Dime and coldplaybootlegs - hope you enjoy it!! 2nd DVD will be uploaded shortly.

http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=263806

**winnipeg**

23-09-2009, 09:44 PM

Well worth it to download Kaycee's recording of the Winnipeg concert from DIME. I grabbed it last night and it is FANTASTIC!

Looking forward to DVD 2.