SETLIST FOR 2009 USA Tour?

[PennState15]

Hello All,

I was wondering what everyone thought the setlist/stage/show might consist of for the upcoming outdoor USA tour.

Do you think it will be exactly the same as the 2008 tour? It is still technically the VIVA LA VIDA tour. I REALLY hope they change the setlist and the show up. They have almost 2 months off before starting on march 15th, so hopefully they have some tricks up thier sleeves...

what does everyone think?

[Sleep]

I hope they get rid of the GPASUYF and Talk remix. I mean it was cool and all but, I'd rather see the original performances. Theyre so much better than the remix.


But yeah, I'm not sure. Thats a good question, I was wondering the same thing. There are a lot of concerts this time around that are outside so I'm not sure how they would be able to do the confetti for Lovers In Japan, maybe they'll mix some things up..

[The Joker]

I really want to see the original talk played.

[Lalo5]

I hope they get rid of the GPASUYF and Talk remix. I mean it was cool and all but, I'd rather see the original performances. Theyre so much better than the remix.


But yeah, I'm not sure. Thats a good question, I was wondering the same thing. There are a lot of concerts this time around that are outside so I'm not sure how they would be able to do the confetti for Lovers In Japan, maybe they'll mix some things up..

Me too bring back the old school versions of Talk and GPASUYF.

[librahi]

i saw them in novemeber in atlanta and will be back in may. if they play the same setlist i might swear off seeing them again. i mean, mix it up! i saw they played 4 nights in syndney and didn't change anything. how fun is that for the fans that see you all nights? do something different! especially with 8 months in between. it's no fun to know what they are going to play before they even do it.

[LoversInJapan]

Only some fans of the band are going more then once.. You have to remember that!
And another thing, they have to adjust the lights, the screens and all that kind of stuff.. They can't just change it all the time.

Can't wait till the concerts :D

[Infogatherer]

Most likely they'll play (Not a specific order, but grouped by album):
Yellow
Shiver
Talk
Politik
In My Place
GPASUYF (non-remix)
The Scientist
Clocks
Square One
Fix You (maybe)
Viva La Vida
Life in Technicolor ii
Lost!
42
Yes
Lovers in Japan
Violet Hill
Death and All his Friends
Strawberry Swing
Glass of Water (maybe)
Rainy Day (maybe)
Prospekt's March (maybe no)

[librahi]

Most likely they'll play:
Yellow
Shiver
Talk
Politik
In My Place
GPASUYF (non-remix)
The Scientist
Clocks
Square One
Fix You (maybe)
Viva La Vida
Life in Technicolor ii
Lost!
42
Yes
Lovers in Japan
Violet Hill
Death and All his Friends
Strawberry Swing
Glass of Water (maybe)
Rainy Day (maybe)
Prospekt's March (maybe no)

that's very different from my last show, yeah! fix you better be played. i only wish more x&y would be played, white shadows or swallowed in the sea...

[Corkus]

Honestly, it's still too far off to predict, and we can probably predict a few changes within the tour leg itself, but they'll probably keep a lot of the same stuff. I do agree that I'd like the techno mixes ditched. Granted, they'd have to come up with something else cool for the B-stage. :\

And with all due respect, I seriously hope Speed of Sound is moved back to the standard part of the show. Green Eyes works great on the acoustic set, but I feel Speed of Sound is meant to be played in its original sexy form. Even if it means dumping something like Cemeteries (which I feel is a great song, but unremarkable live).

[localola86]

Most likely they'll play:
Yellow
Shiver
Talk
Politik
In My Place
GPASUYF (non-remix)
The Scientist
Clocks
Square One
Fix You (maybe)
Viva La Vida
Life in Technicolor ii
Lost!
42
Yes
Lovers in Japan
Violet Hill
Death and All his Friends
Strawberry Swing
Glass of Water (maybe)
Rainy Day (maybe)
Prospekt's March (maybe no)

In that specific order? :thinking:

Hooray for Shiver, Glass of Water, and the non-remixes of Talk and GPASUYF! :D

[Lizzybear]

awww i loved the remixes of talk and GPASUYF! but i also adore the original Talk...its just epic......but i think it was cool that they were keeping things fresh and mixing things up a bit for the Viva tour.....:D:D:D

[Infogatherer]

In that specific order? :thinking:

Hooray for Shiver, Glass of Water, and the non-remixes of Talk and GPASUYF! :D

I said no specific order but those songs i'm guessing that'll might be in the set list. because some of these songs are obvious.

[Infogatherer]

that's very different from my last show, yeah! fix you better be played. i only wish more x&y would be played, white shadows or swallowed in the sea...

Well so far on the Tour they haven't been playing much X&Y but Talk has become more frequent.

Honestly, it's still too far off to predict, and we can probably predict a few changes within the tour leg itself, but they'll probably keep a lot of the same stuff. I do agree that I'd like the techno mixes ditched. Granted, they'd have to come up with something else cool for the B-stage. :\

And with all due respect, I seriously hope Speed of Sound is moved back to the standard part of the show. Green Eyes works great on the acoustic set, but I feel Speed of Sound is meant to be played in its original sexy form. Even if it means dumping something like Cemeteries (which I feel is a great song, but unremarkable live).

Well this IS my BEST prediction, I doubt any lesser songs being played, but i hope that they play Speed of Sound in the US. We've not heard it in concert for about 3 years NOW!! :angry::angry:

awww i loved the remixes of talk and GPASUYF! but i also adore the original Talk...its just epic......but i think it was cool that they were keeping things fresh and mixing things up a bit for the Viva tour.....:D:D:D

Sometimes remixes are a drag. But Epic songs are Epic.

[Infogatherer]

Most likely THIS They might be playing because they have been playing this set list a lot recently:
Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Yellow
Cemeteries Of London
Glass Of Water
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Partial Techno Remix)
Talk (Partial Techno Remix)
The Hardest Part (Chris Solo Piano)
Postcards From Far Away (Chris Solo Piano)
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Green Eyes (Acoustic)
I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond Cover - Acoustic)
Death Will Never Conquer (Acoustic, sung by Will)
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends

The Scientist
Life In Technicolor ii
The Escapist (Outro)


This set list they've been playing recently A LOT looks like it might be incorporated into the US Tour. Some things might be taken out and replaced. We'll have to wait and see.

[In a telescope lens]

They're definitely gonna play stuff from prospekt's march! :D
I really really wanna see glass of water!!:dance:

I HOPE THEY DO THE CONFETTI AND THE ACOUSTIC BIT STILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Infogatherer]

Well it seems they DO have a definitive set list.

I mean, WHY change the set list when we want to see what others have been seeing?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

am i the only one here who REALLY likes the remix of gpasuyf?

i LOVE the drumbeat at the chorus, it's awesome!! :D

[In a telescope lens]

am i the only one here who REALLY likes the remix of gpasuyf?

i LOVE the drumbeat at the chorus, it's awesome!! :D
I love it!
:)
I thought it was great! I love the original too, but this was cool and a nice mix up

[The Joker]

i actually really like the talk remix too

[In a telescope lens]

me too!!

[Sleep]

i actually really like the talk remix too

I love it!
:)
I thought it was great! I love the original too, but this was cool and a nice mix up

am i the only one here who REALLY likes the remix of gpasuyf?

i LOVE the drumbeat at the chorus, it's awesome!! :D


I mean I love the Remix too, but you can watch them perform those songs remix style 4 days in a row, and I don't think that much can change, I mean what can change?

If they played Talk the original way, chris will dance and do different dances, add some lyrics and shout certain things. More exciting, not to mention the amazing lights and solo...


We'll have to see once we get our tickets. When I got my tickets in October they said "VIVA LA VIDA TOUR" on them... But I think if they didn't do the remixes its still possible it would be called the Viva la Vida tour?

Blah blah blah blah. Ok i'm done guys.

[Christa42]

it would be great if they mixed it up a bit, of course would love to hear amsterdam, see you soon, warning sign, moses, one i love, shiver, but i know they stick to the plan and takes alot to change the props, lighting, etc. etc

but i will love whatever they play , we are truly lucky to get to see them.

[In a telescope lens]

^IF THEY'D PLAY ANY OF THOSE SONGS I THINK I'D DIE OF PURE HAPPINESS!!!!!!

[Infogatherer]

But it looks like none of those songs they're playing :\

[SwallowedInSea]

If they played See You Soon I would just melt right there where I was standing. :wacky:

[llamagesicht]

Do you think they'll play Rainy Day? I'd love that!

[Infogatherer]

Like I said, Looking at the set lists it appears that Coldplay doesn't play really any of their B-Sides or songs with low popularity.

[Infogatherer]

Do you think they'll play Rainy Day? I'd love that!

They haven't so far, but maybe they'll change some of the set list.

[SwallowedInSea]

Roadie 42 did mention in a recent blog that some setlists shake-ups were imminent, just for the sake of keeping this massive tour interesting for the boys. No, it's not likely that they will play the less popular b-sides or older songs, but we can keep our fingers crossed! :)
(Though for me, all I really need is Politik and I'm happy. :wacky:)

[Infogatherer]

They have been playing Politik a lot.

[SwallowedInSea]

I know. It's one of those songs that is meant to be played live-- the album version just does not do it justice. It will always be one of my favorites and a must for live shows. When I saw them at MSG last June, they didn't play it, and I really felt like something major was missing from the setlist! But they have been playing it pretty consistently lately, so I am fairly confident it will be played this summer! :)

[localola86]

I know. It's one of those songs that is meant to be played live-- the album version just does not do it justice. It will always be one of my favorites and a must for live shows. When I saw them at MSG last June, they didn't play it, and I really felt like something major was missing from the setlist! But they have been playing it pretty consistently lately, so I am fairly confident it will be played this summer! :)

Politik was added later on because they played it at the Orlando show. Awesome! (and very loud :P)

[Christa42]

oh i love rainy day, that would be nice

[Corkus]

It seems the acoustic set is the most fluid in terms of setlist changes. Glass of Water seems to be more solidified now (finally) at the expense of Chinese Sleep Chant, which probably isn't the biggest loss. Speed of Sound was moved to the acoustic C-stage (which I want back in standard set), which seems to swap with Green Eyes every night. I doubt the U.S. tour is going to have as many crazy covers, honestly, so we could see something fill their place.

Chinese Sleep Chant was a fun glowstick/cellphone song, but I'm not truly going to miss it. I far prefer Glass of Water and I hope they continue with it. Death Will Never Conquer is the other recent loss, and maybe they'll throw it back in if they ditch the acoustic covers (mostly worth it for Will).

Of course, something out-of-the-blue would be the best course, just to keep things fresh. Maybe something normal from X&Y that isn't a piano or acoustic or techno mix. Y'know, so Fix You isn't totally alone.

[sa_spurs_tx]

The setlist just keeps better and better. Chris knows what people want to hear. Chinese Sleep Chant was the one song I could do without, so was Death Will Never Conquer. The set is near perfect now. The only other realistic change I would like is taking out the techno versions of GPASUYF and talk, playing the normal version of talk and discarding GPASUYF and maybe adding White Shadows?? I would also rather hear Swallowed In the Sea instead of The Hardest Part. Otherwise, the set is PERFECT, just like the band.

[llamagesicht]

Gah. I do wish Coldplay would play some of their less-popular songs live. And they've stopped playing Death Will Never Conquer? Aww, I was looking forward to that.

Ah well, shouldn't complain, they're awesome no matter what. :)

[twiqz]

it would be great if they mixed it up a bit, of course would love to hear amsterdam, see you soon, warning sign, moses, one i love, shiver, but i know they stick to the plan and takes alot to change the props, lighting, etc. etc

but i will love whatever they play , we are truly lucky to get to see them.

Its almost as if you spoke my words. Ide die of happness if they would play any of those songs, i dont care what anyone says but thats the best stuff they ever put out, Viva la Vida just cant compare to see you soon, moses or amsterdam

..but have thats my opinion

[SwallowedInSea]

While there are some songs I would absolutely LOVE to see played live, really I'm happy with anything. It's COLDPLAY!! :D

[NOLAMike]

I hate the way they've abandoned X & Y. It's a fine album.

Talk and White Shadows are 2 of the best songs from that album and they're really missing.

I consider them the "Even Better Than the Real Thing" and "Until the End of the World" of their repertoires. Not as popular as "One" or "Mysterious Ways", but more fun live.

I'm sick of "Speed of Sound" and if it weren't for "Fix You"'s ties to Katrina era New Orleans I'd be sick of that too.

[twiqz]

I hate the way they've abandoned X & Y. It's a fine album.

Talk and White Shadows are 2 of the best songs from that album and they're really missing.

I consider them the "Even Better Than the Real Thing" and "Until the End of the World" of their repertoires. Not as popular as "One" or "Mysterious Ways", but more fun live.

I'm sick of "Speed of Sound" and if it weren't for "Fix You"'s ties to Katrina era New Orleans I'd be sick of that too.



i know what your saying. To be quite frank viva la vida doesnt match up to their previous albums in my opinion. They have totally abandoned their altime best ablum parashoots for live performances it seems. I saw them a couple years ago in columbus and they played like green eyes , shiver, amsterdam....I think i should just feel grateful almost because by the looks of it were never going to hear those songs live again....Its more of the viva la vida / popular songs tour..i cant complain though all their songs are great...there will always be those songs that youde like hearing live one day....Ide do just about anything to hear see you soon or moses live

[Infogatherer]

Well every time they come out with a new album they first try to play most of the songs then, as time progresses, eliminate the less popular songs live.

[twiqz]

Well every time they come out with a new album they first try to play most of the songs then, as time progresses, eliminate the less popular songs live.

I definetly understand that....I just hope by the time the Burgettstown show rolls around time will have progressed enough for them to play more Parachutes and AROBTTH. My dream performance would be something like:

Shiver
Spies
Sparks
Trouble
We never change
GPASUYF
Scientist
Green Eyes
Warning Sign
AROBTTH
Amsterdam
White shadows
Talk
Swallowed in the sea
Moses
See you Soon
Life in technicolor
Lovers in japan
strawberry swing

...

Encore

Dont Panic
One i love
Politik


What about everyone else, does that sound good? :D

[Infogatherer]

About 50% of those songs most likely won't be in the Tour......

I don't see it as my dream performance. What ever suits you.

[twiqz]

About 50% of those songs most likely won't be in the Tour......

I don't see it as my dream performance. What ever suits you.

Well than whats yours????

[Infogatherer]

I haven't made one yet >_>

[PennState15]

Well great news today.

Apparently they will changing up the setlist a little for the USA tour...They have been practicing Rush of Blood, Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign, and a couple more old stuff to be added.

Incredible. I just hope they play Amsterdam

[Christa42]

from Chrissy's mouth to my ears

[Malcolm-Edge]

I can see them adding a few songs. Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground to the Acoustic stage. Rainy Day to the B-Stage.

Prospekts March and Rush of Blood together. Swallowed In The Sea played on the B-Stage as well. Im hoping for Amsterdam to possibly replace or accent Hardest Part.

I hope they bring back songs like Shiver, One I love, Moses. I was listening to Live 2003 today and thought, "This would have been one kick ass tour. I want to hear new Coldplay with this Brit Rock sound"

One thing I really want is, to hear Violet Hill with the piano.

One song that better not be touched is Politik. If they touch Politik I will kill someone, now if they go Square One then Politik for the Encore....my life will be complete.

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Yellow
Shiver
Glass Of Water
Cemeteries Of London
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
42
Speed Of Sound
Fix You
-----B Stage----
Rainy Day
Swallowed In The Sea
Amsterdam (Chris Piano)
The Hardest Part (Chris piano, Will)
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
--------
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Clocks
Strawberry Swing
---C Stage----
Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will vocals)
Warning Sign/Green Eyes
Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
------
Square One
Politik
Lovers In Japan
The Scientist
Death And All His Friends
-------
Talk
In My Place
Life in Technicolor ii
The Escapist (outro)

That is what would satisfy this Malcolm-Edge

[Tnspieler1012]

Well great news today.

Apparently they will changing up the setlist a little for the USA tour...They have been practicing Rush of Blood, Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign, and a couple more old stuff to be added.

Incredible. I just hope they play Amsterdam

Woah, really? *runs to coldplay.com*

*returns*

Terrific! I have a strong feeling this is the result of the band (possibly through the fact phil spends time on this forum) taking in the wishes and petitions of the fanbase. AROBTTH, SITS and Warning Sign are near or at the top of the list in terms of songs people complain the most about wanting on the setlist. SITS, Warning Sign had their own petitions I think, and AROBTTH is just awesome!

[Corkus]

^ Don't you think that's a bit...long? :P
But I do like the idea of combining Green Eyes with Warning Sign in the acoustic set.

They're rumored to be working on Warning Sign, Swallowed in the Sea, and AROBTTH again. I'd like to hear SITS replace The Hardest Part on piano, quite frankly.

[technicolor_love78]

They're rumored to be working on Warning Sign, Swallowed in the Sea, and AROBTTH again.

OMG :o:D This is suchhh good news. I've been wanting to hear Warning Sign and Swallowed in the Sea live for the longest time!!

[treilly1313]

If they play SitS, I will cry tears of joy.

[librahi]

if this is for real, i might just die after the atlanta show. swallowed in the sea? no FREAKING way! i don't know if i'll even hear the song i will be so excited.....

[Malcolm-Edge]

^ Don't you think that's a bit...long? :P
But I do like the idea of combining Green Eyes with Warning Sign in the acoustic set.

They're rumored to be working on Warning Sign, Swallowed in the Sea, and AROBTTH again. I'd like to hear SITS replace The Hardest Part on piano, quite frankly.

Frankly I think 32 songs is standard. Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, U2, Springsteen. All world class acts, play to that tune.

Coldplay should be playing more songs especially when 4 are less than 2 mminutes, 3 are one minute or less.

[mrman78]

I'm wondering if the indoor shows that were added (after the initial July/August outdoor shows were announced) will be similar to the current shows. The arena setting is more fitting for that stage set. I don't see how they can do that set in some of the outdoor amphitheatres to be honest. I also wonder how they'll do the B and C stage sets in the amphitheatres? I'm going to two of the shows - one from the indoors group and one from the outdoors group, separated by a month and a half, so I'm hoping they will both be different. I've also noticed that many of the shows in May and June are in locations not visited last year...

If you look at the US dates, the first bunch (which I believe are mostly indoor venues) is May to the end of June, then they head off to Europe, and come back in July for the original tour in mostly outdoor venues. I'm wondering if this will be where the changes to the stage and show occur...

[icedude2010]

SWALLOWED IN THE SEA SWALLOWED IN THE SEA SWALLOWED IN THE SEA SWALLOWED IN THE SEA SWALLOWED IN THE SEA SWALLOWED IN THE SEA

[Malcolm-Edge]

I'm wondering if the indoor shows that were added (after the initial July/August outdoor shows were announced) will be similar to the current shows. The arena setting is more fitting for that stage set. I don't see how they can do that set in some of the outdoor amphitheatres to be honest. I also wonder how they'll do the B and C stage sets in the amphitheatres? I'm going to two of the shows - one from the indoors group and one from the outdoors group, separated by a month and a half, so I'm hoping they will both be different. I've also noticed that many of the shows in May and June are in locations not visited last year...

If you look at the US dates, the first bunch (which I believe are mostly indoor venues) is May to the end of June, then they head off to Europe, and come back in July for the original tour in mostly outdoor venues. I'm wondering if this will be where the changes to the stage and show occur...

Well since I was at one of the few Outdoor Venues of the Viva La Vida tour in NA. They went off to the side of the stage for the B-Stage(GPASUYF and CSC). For the C-Stage set up, they had a stage down the middle of the GA, and at the barricade.

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That should sum up what Im talking about, towards the end should answer your question. They will continue with it. Look at the Dubai set up, it'll be like that.

[the.hardest.part]

Life In Technicolor
Violet Hill
Yellow
Shiver
Glass Of Water
Cemeteries Of London
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
42
Speed Of Sound
Fix You
-----B Stage----
Rainy Day
Swallowed In The Sea
Amsterdam (Chris Piano)
The Hardest Part (Chris piano, Will)
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
--------
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Clocks
Strawberry Swing
---C Stage----
Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will vocals)
Warning Sign/Green Eyes
Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
------
Square One
Politik
Lovers In Japan
The Scientist
Death And All His Friends
-------
Talk
In My Place
Life in Technicolor ii
The Escapist (outro)

That is what would satisfy this Malcolm-Edge

This has to be the best dream setlist I've seen:laugh3:. The one I would change (but very unlikely to ever happen) would be Everything's Not Lost for Speed of Sound.

I think its a lot stronger, its the "big Queen epic" to put it in Chris' words, and one of the best songs ever written.

[crcrendon]

hey im seeing coldplay in tampa on sunday and im dying to get a setlist from the show!

anyone know how??
PLEASE!!