[18-Apr-2012] Coldplay @ Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, Canada - Page 11

The Red Army · 19-04-2012, 07:53 AM

Tash, here's another review

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/110...photo-gallery/

(I don't know how to make it nice with the picture and all, lol)

The Red Army · 19-04-2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by glennjamin;5279311
EPIC CONCERT!!!!
Just got home from the show.. Had pretty awesome seats on the floor Row 7.
Just heard about the slashing now. There were no security checks for our group. THey only looked through backpacks, but no patdowns or anything like that..

Good to hear you had a great time, looking forward to reading your report if you make one.

And if there were any changes to the setlist that was posted in this thread.

Was Life is for Living played?

Tash · 19-04-2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Red Army;5279314
Tash, here's another review

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/110...photo-gallery/

(I don't know how to make it nice with the picture and all, lol)

Calgary chills out with Coldplay

Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin at Wednesday night's concert at the 'Dome.

Most bands leave the confetti to their finales.

Not Coldplay.

The best-selling British band blew their load, so to speak, two songs into their 90-minute set at the Saddledome Wednesday night.

As a blizzard of brightly coloured confetti fell around him, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sang In My Place from 2002’s A Rush of Blood to the Head, darting back and forth across the stage and down the catwalk into the middle of the adoring crowd.

For any other act, it would have been a sensational closing number.

But Coldplay was just getting going.

How does a band follow up dumping two tonnes of cropped paper material on their fans’ heads, you ask?

Well, releasing a dozen or so globe beach balls the next song wasn’t a bad start. And smacking them upside the head with hit after mighty hit proved fairly successful as well.

From recent singles such as Every Teardrop is a Waterfall and Princess of China from their latest release, Xylo Myloto to mid-career favourites Violet Hill and The Scientist to their first chart hit, Yellow, Coldplay wowed the 15,000-strong audience and delivered exactly what they wanted and, frankly, expected.

The quartet made great use out of the space, making sure even those in the upper sections felt as if they had the best seats in the house.

Five large, round screens, which projected both the band and the crowd, were placed around the venue and the backdrop featured an interesting array of graffiti.

But it was the dazzling light show that really made an impression.

Fans were given wristbands, which lit up at certain times, making for a brilliant effect. The audience was literally part of the lighting design.

Martin’s heartbreakingly beautiful falsetto was in fine form during slower numbers, but when he bounced around during more upbeat songs he tended to become breathy.

It’s small criticism, however. Martin’s energy was infectious a

nd the crowd hung onto his every note.

Although Martin is the most recognizable of the group – rounded out by guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – he never hogged the spotlight. Coldplay make sure they play music as a whole.

It’s been a few years since Coldplay last played Calgary and on Wednesday night they showed us why we’ve missed them.

Attendance 15,000 Sold Out

Four Stars

link

Photos

Spoiler

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Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea

Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11
Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12

it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman

Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion

a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin

it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

playyourlife · 19-04-2012, 08:09 AM

That. was. so. fun.
It was very hit-oriented (I guess as expected, it's the MX tour anyway) but man. Could not stop singing along. Bravo. Warning sign was a nice little surprise there. I was hoping for Politik but it never came

but hey. I'd go over and over again. When that live DVD comes out, I will be abusing it a lot.

glennjamin · 19-04-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Red Army;5279315
Good to hear you had a great time, looking forward to reading your report if you make one.

And if there were any changes to the setlist that was posted in this thread.

Was Life is for Living played?

Hmm.. I'm willing to do a review, but it's pretty late here and i'm pretty exhausted from the day's activities. Maybe tomorrow.

Warning sign was played, and Chris messed up the 2nd verse i think, and re-did the song.. haha

Life is for living was unfortunately not played from what i remember.. but they did play lovers in Japan!

Alright. Goodnight for now

playyourlife · 19-04-2012, 08:20 AM

Yeah that mess-up was amusing. I had no problem with hearing it again.
The wristband thing was brilliant too. I keep hoping mine will light up again.

Tash · 19-04-2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by wolstenfierce;5279266
Two slashed at Coldplay concert in Calgary

Two slashed at Coldplay concert in Calgary

CALGARY - Two males have been taken to hospital, one in serious condition, after both were slashed in the neck.

The incident happened inside the Saddledome at about 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, as a Coldplay concert was winding down.

One of the patients was taken by paramedics to Foothills Medical Centre with serious injuries, while the other was taken to Rockyview General Hospital with “less serious” injuries, police said.

“There have been a number of people detained at the scene and our members are interviewing them to ascertain what happened,” said duty inspector Craig Skelton.

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Coldplay concert turns violent

Two men had their throats cut Wednesday night as what was supposed to be a good time at a Coldplay concert turned violent.

Police and paramedics were called to the Saddledome shortly after 10:30 p.m. by venue security.

“We found two (adult) male victims that appeared to have suffered slash wounds to their throats,” said Insp. Craig Skelton of the Calgary Police Service.

Both men were taken to hospital, one in serious but not life-threatening condition and the other with less severe injuries.

“(We’re) not sure if it was a fight or an assault or what happened.”

Skelton believes the incident happened inside the Saddledome. A number of people have been detained as police investigate.

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Tash · 19-04-2012, 08:30 AM

playyourlife · 19-04-2012, 08:32 AM

Oh that's so sad... who would do that at a Coldplay concert? Now I understand why they were making everyone turn around and why there were paramedics and such...

Tash · 19-04-2012, 08:51 AM

OK, setlist!
Thanks ColdplayKen for posting the photo link

Setlist according to setlist.fm (minus Life Is For Living):

1 Mylo Xyloto
2 Hurts Like Heaven
3 In My Place
4 Major Minus
5 Lovers In Japan
6 The Scientist
7 Yellow
8 Don't Let It Break Your Heart
9 Violet Hill
10 God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
11 Princess of China
12 Up in Flames
13 Warning Sign
14 Viva La Vida
15 Charlie Brown
16 Paradise
17 Us Against the World
18 Clocks
19 Fix You
20 Every Teardrop is a Waterfall

coldplaymom · 19-04-2012, 09:00 AM

Setlist a little bit inaccurate as 2 posters who attended said Life Is For Living wasn't played.

fakfak · 19-04-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5279338
Setlist a little bit inaccurate as 2 posters who attended said Life Is For Living wasn't played.

It was in parenthesis(sp) on the Edmonton Setlist. I think it's optional or something.

busybeeburns · 19-04-2012, 09:27 AM

All the photos so far safely tucked up in the Gallery

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gal...y.php/cat/1934

lndnsky · 19-04-2012, 10:00 AM

oh thats so sad! hope they will be okay. I would never expect that to happen on a coldplay concert

Jenjie · 19-04-2012, 11:00 AM

Wiki page underway

http://www.wikicoldplay.com/18_April...algary,_Canada

19-04-2012, 07:55 AM	#152
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by glennjamin;5279311 EPIC CONCERT!!!! Just got home from the show.. Had pretty awesome seats on the floor Row 7. Just heard about the slashing now. There were no security checks for our group. THey only looked through backpacks, but no patdowns or anything like that.. Good to hear you had a great time, looking forward to reading your report if you make one. And if there were any changes to the setlist that was posted in this thread. Was Life is for Living played?

19-04-2012, 08:00 AM	#153
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,454 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 234 Thanked 4,026 Times in 1,876 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by The Red Army;5279314 Tash, here's another review http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/110...photo-gallery/ (I don't know how to make it nice with the picture and all, lol) Calgary chills out with Coldplay Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin at Wednesday night's concert at the 'Dome. Most bands leave the confetti to their finales. Not Coldplay. The best-selling British band blew their load, so to speak, two songs into their 90-minute set at the Saddledome Wednesday night. As a blizzard of brightly coloured confetti fell around him, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sang In My Place from 2002’s A Rush of Blood to the Head, darting back and forth across the stage and down the catwalk into the middle of the adoring crowd. For any other act, it would have been a sensational closing number. But Coldplay was just getting going. How does a band follow up dumping two tonnes of cropped paper material on their fans’ heads, you ask? Well, releasing a dozen or so globe beach balls the next song wasn’t a bad start. And smacking them upside the head with hit after mighty hit proved fairly successful as well. From recent singles such as Every Teardrop is a Waterfall and Princess of China from their latest release, Xylo Myloto to mid-career favourites Violet Hill and The Scientist to their first chart hit, Yellow, Coldplay wowed the 15,000-strong audience and delivered exactly what they wanted and, frankly, expected. The quartet made great use out of the space, making sure even those in the upper sections felt as if they had the best seats in the house. Five large, round screens, which projected both the band and the crowd, were placed around the venue and the backdrop featured an interesting array of graffiti. But it was the dazzling light show that really made an impression. Fans were given wristbands, which lit up at certain times, making for a brilliant effect. The audience was literally part of the lighting design. Martin’s heartbreakingly beautiful falsetto was in fine form during slower numbers, but when he bounced around during more upbeat songs he tended to become breathy. It’s small criticism, however. Martin’s energy was infectious a nd the crowd hung onto his every note. Although Martin is the most recognizable of the group – rounded out by guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – he never hogged the spotlight. Coldplay make sure they play music as a whole. It’s been a few years since Coldplay last played Calgary and on Wednesday night they showed us why we’ve missed them. Attendance 15,000 Sold Out Four Stars link Photos Spoiler __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

19-04-2012, 08:09 AM	#154
playyourlife all you need is love Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 541 My Mood: Location: in a wooden house (seriously) Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That. was. so. fun. It was very hit-oriented (I guess as expected, it's the MX tour anyway) but man. Could not stop singing along. Bravo. Warning sign was a nice little surprise there. I was hoping for Politik but it never came but hey. I'd go over and over again. When that live DVD comes out, I will be abusing it a lot. __________________ et cetera, et cetera....

19-04-2012, 08:15 AM	#155
glennjamin Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Calgary AB Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by The Red Army;5279315 Good to hear you had a great time, looking forward to reading your report if you make one. And if there were any changes to the setlist that was posted in this thread. Was Life is for Living played? Hmm.. I'm willing to do a review, but it's pretty late here and i'm pretty exhausted from the day's activities. Maybe tomorrow. Warning sign was played, and Chris messed up the 2nd verse i think, and re-did the song.. haha Life is for living was unfortunately not played from what i remember.. but they did play lovers in Japan! Alright. Goodnight for now

19-04-2012, 08:20 AM	#156
playyourlife all you need is love Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 541 My Mood: Location: in a wooden house (seriously) Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah that mess-up was amusing. I had no problem with hearing it again. The wristband thing was brilliant too. I keep hoping mine will light up again. __________________ et cetera, et cetera....

19-04-2012, 07:53 AM	#151
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	Tash, here's another review http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/110...photo-gallery/ (I don't know how to make it nice with the picture and all, lol)

19-04-2012, 08:30 AM	#157
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,454 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 234 Thanked 4,026 Times in 1,876 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by wolstenfierce;5279266 Two slashed at Coldplay concert in Calgary Two slashed at Coldplay concert in Calgary CALGARY - Two males have been taken to hospital, one in serious condition, after both were slashed in the neck. The incident happened inside the Saddledome at about 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, as a Coldplay concert was winding down. One of the patients was taken by paramedics to Foothills Medical Centre with serious injuries, while the other was taken to Rockyview General Hospital with “less serious” injuries, police said. “There have been a number of people detained at the scene and our members are interviewing them to ascertain what happened,” said duty inspector Craig Skelton. link ----------------- Coldplay concert turns violent Two men had their throats cut Wednesday night as what was supposed to be a good time at a Coldplay concert turned violent. Police and paramedics were called to the Saddledome shortly after 10:30 p.m. by venue security. “We found two (adult) male victims that appeared to have suffered slash wounds to their throats,” said Insp. Craig Skelton of the Calgary Police Service. Both men were taken to hospital, one in serious but not life-threatening condition and the other with less severe injuries. “(We’re) not sure if it was a fight or an assault or what happened.” Skelton believes the incident happened inside the Saddledome. A number of people have been detained as police investigate. link __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

19-04-2012, 08:30 AM	#158
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,454 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 234 Thanked 4,026 Times in 1,876 Posts	__________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

19-04-2012, 08:32 AM	#159
playyourlife all you need is love Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 541 My Mood: Location: in a wooden house (seriously) Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh that's so sad... who would do that at a Coldplay concert? Now I understand why they were making everyone turn around and why there were paramedics and such... __________________ et cetera, et cetera....

19-04-2012, 08:51 AM	#160
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,454 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 234 Thanked 4,026 Times in 1,876 Posts	OK, setlist! Thanks ColdplayKen for posting the photo link Setlist according to setlist.fm (minus Life Is For Living): 1 Mylo Xyloto 2 Hurts Like Heaven 3 In My Place 4 Major Minus 5 Lovers In Japan 6 The Scientist 7 Yellow 8 Don't Let It Break Your Heart 9 Violet Hill 10 God Put A Smile Upon Your Face 11 Princess of China 12 Up in Flames 13 Warning Sign 14 Viva La Vida 15 Charlie Brown 16 Paradise 17 Us Against the World 18 Clocks 19 Fix You 20 Every Teardrop is a Waterfall __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

19-04-2012, 09:00 AM	#161
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,369 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 302 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Setlist a little bit inaccurate as 2 posters who attended said Life Is For Living wasn't played.

19-04-2012, 09:13 AM	#162
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5279338 Setlist a little bit inaccurate as 2 posters who attended said Life Is For Living wasn't played. It was in parenthesis(sp) on the Edmonton Setlist. I think it's optional or something.

19-04-2012, 09:27 AM	#163
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19-04-2012, 10:00 AM	#164
lndnsky = London Sky Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,580 My Mood: Location: Poppyfields Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	oh thats so sad! hope they will be okay. I would never expect that to happen on a coldplay concert __________________

19-04-2012, 11:00 AM	#165
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