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"Maybe the most spectacular musical moment I have ever witnessed." 5-star Daily Telegraph review of last night's show telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/9297766/Coldplay-Coventry-Ricoh-Stadium-review.html# A
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30-05-2012, 10:21 AM
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30-05-2012, 10:43 AM
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30-05-2012, 11:40 AM
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Coldplay kicked off the UK leg of their Mylo Xyloto stadium tour last night, and I was there to see it. Many people out there seem to think it’s cool to slag off Coldplay, but even if you truly dislike what they represent I defy you to go to one of their concerts and not enjoy yourself. It was by far the best concert I’ve ever been too, and whilst that’s not saying too much given the limited number of concerts I’ve actually been to, it’s hard to see right now how it could be topped, short of resurrecting Freddie Mercury or any of the other dead music legends.
Firstly, there was the weather. Before I got inside I passed hundreds of people sitting around on the grassy areas enjoying a few drinks and ice creams. I got inside and my watch immediately told me it was Pimms O’Clock. It was just one of those days when the weather puts everyone in a good mood, and a crowd in a good mood before anyone has even performed always helps at a concert. Yet because it was a stadium concert and the first support act didn’t start until 19:15, the temperature was pleasant throughout despite the huge crowd. I can imagine that in an indoor venue once the crowds started pouring in the heat would have become rather unpleasant, but that wasn’t an issue last night. Speaking of the venue, from a personal point of view that added to the concert. On evenings like last night, you appreciate what a top-quality venue the Ricoh Arena is. It’s just a shame that Coventry City haven’t performed well enough on the pitch to do it justice since they moved in 2005, but at least the summer concerts are always something to look forward to. And it’s a nice thought that I was lucky enough to go to watch arguably the biggest band in the world right now and be able to walk home from the concert. Some have blamed the stadium for Coventry City’s recent troubles, but we shouldn’t forget what an asset it is to the city. In the days at Highfield Road, all of the big acts played in Birmingham. Now plenty of them play their Midlands gig in Coventry instead. Perhaps the only area in which the concert could have been improved was the support acts. The second act was the Swedish pop star Robyn. She came out with a terrible haircut, dubious dance-moves and even though I’ve heard a few of her songs in the past she chose to perform none of them. Instead, she went for quite a dance-based set, which might have worked in certain situations (a gig at a nightclub perhaps) but certainly didn’t work as a warm-up for Coldplay. The fact that the biggest cheer in her set came when a granny dancing in the crowd was spotted on the video screen says it all really. The first support act was Rita Ora, who I’d never really been impressed by whenever I’ve seen her on TV before. But actually I was pleasantly surprised. She seemed to be a natural at performing in a stadium, and her two number 1′s, Hot Right Now and R.I.P. did a good job of getting a crowd going that still had nearly two hours to wait for the main event. When Coldplay came out, you knew before the first song (Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven) had finished that this was going to be a great performance. All of the music was spot on what you would hope to hear at a concert, and the staging was incredible. Never mind best concert, this was one of the best fireworks displays I’ve ever been to and easily the best light show. As you enter the gig, they give you a wristband which automatically flashes at certain times during the concert. If you saw their performance on The X-Factor you’ll understand what this looks like, but when your actually there it’s even better. This quality of staging has become a basic requirement at pop concerts, yet many rock bands still feel that simply performing their songs well is enough. In a sense it is, but if you’ve got the budget to be able to put on a show which is amazing not only in terms of sound but in visual terms too, why wouldn’t you take that opportunity? Some people might balk at my description of Coldplay as ‘rock’. Before last night, I would have probably hesitated to describe them in that way, but last night proved that they certainly can rock. Their arrangement of God Put A Smile Upon Your Face was proof that Coldplay can match pretty much anyone you’d care to mention in how to put on a rock concert. And even the songs that you definitely wouldn’t call rock songs like Us Against The World were performed in a way that worked in the stadium environment. You could definitely see the benefits that come with experience. Coldplay understand how to perform at a stadium, and have a sufficiently strong back catalogue to ensure they can go through their entire set without a single dud. A thought struck me on the walk home though that if you were able to secure a private Coldplay gig at your home, I don’t think it would be any less brilliant. Their skills as musicians and ability to alter the arrangements of their songs means that I’m sure they’d do a brilliant acoustic set that would be truly memorable and yet wouldn’t get the neighbours calling the police. After all, one of the reasons some people criticise the band is for producing ‘Dinner party music’. Well, maybe they do, but how many bands are versatile enough to produce music that works at a dinner party but can also be used for a stadium concert? I can’t think of too many, and it’s this versatility that most impresses about Coldplay. The next time you hear someone slagging off Coldplay, ask them whether they’ve ever seen them play live. I can almost guarantee the answer will be no. [thanks Scorpio Stories http://scorpostories.wordpress.com/2...view-coldplay/ ]
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30-05-2012, 11:46 AM
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30-05-2012, 12:55 PM
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Coldplay at the Ricoh: Tag yourselves into our Facebook pictures
 COLDPLAY rocked Coventry's Ricoh Arena with a stunning gig - now you can tag yourselves into our fans' pictures of the recording breaking night. We've published a number of pictures of the 40,000 fans inside the Sky Blues' stadium and posted them on our Facebook page. Simply like the Coventry Telegraph Facebook page and tag yourselves into the pictures - and prove you were there one of the biggest nights in Coventry's music history. To tag yourselves into the pictures, simply VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HERE... link
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30-05-2012, 01:19 PM
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Rockers Coldplay sent to Coventry
COLDPLAY re-wrote the history books to produce one of the greatest spectacles this historic city has seen by kick-starting their eagerly anticipated summer tour in emphatic style, writes Steve Carpenter. The hottest band on the planet right now have deservedly earned a reputation down the years as being the kings of live entertainment. And on a warm, sunny Tuesday evening inside the Ricoh Arena, Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion produced one of the greatest live music shows in Coventry's proud history. The colourful outfits, the graffiti, the glitter and of course the glowing wrist bands were all part of wonderfully crafted show which began Hurts Like Heaven off their latest album, Mylo Xyloto. And from then on the 42,000 capacity audience were simply in awe of this magical gig that seemed to just get better and better with every track. The timeless classics which gave Coldplay their iconic sound were not penned to become stadium anthems, but In My Place and Yellow now seem to defy that theory. And a special mention of 'coming up to the Ricoh' was cleverly slipped in by lead singer Martin who certainly knows how to connect with his audience. In fact the whole band looked to be enjoying themselves too and it was no surprise to see Martin describe the Coventry crowd as "incredible" on Twitter shortly after going off stage, adding that it was one of their favourite performances ever. Back to the action and it is not often you get to glance around a full to capacity Ricoh and see ecstatic fans on their feet giving a rapturous applause for so long. There was even a nice gesture by the band for those sitting towards the back during the traditional encore. The band sneaked onto a small setting located at the opposite end of the main stage and somehow, among all of the drama, managed to create this magical acoustic setting before returning to the front. The band's fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, has charted at number one in over 30 countries and popular tracks including Every Tear Drop is a Waterfall and Charlie Brown produced unforgettable, explosive scenes which left fans simply speechless at the final whistle. The history records show that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and more recently Oasis have all graced Coventry with their presence. But after a performance like that, Coldplay and their growing support have adopted a whole new meaning to the phrase Sent to Coventry. link
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Coldplay Hail "Incredible Crowd" As Start Of UK Tour Gets Glowing Reviews
The Chris Martin fronted-band played for a sold-out crowd at Coventry's Ricoh Arena. Coldplay have described the crowd on the opening night of their UK tour in Coventry as "incredible". The band's sold-out gig at the Ricoh Arena marked the first time their 'Mylo Xyloto' world tour had arrived on home soil since beginning earlier this year. In a message on Twitter after the gig, Coldplay wrote: "What an incredible crowd we just played for in Coventry. Thank you so much for making it one of our favourites." Coldplay's performance featured tracks spanning their career, including hits 'In My Place', 'Yellow', 'Viva La Vida', and recent single 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' and 'Paradise'. The gig has been praised by critics, with the Daily Telegraph saying Coldplay had "earned their status as biggest band on the planet". Their reviewer added: "The explosion of light and music on Charlie Brown is just amazing, maybe the most spectacular musical moment I have ever witnessed." Coldplay are among the acts set to perform at Capital FM's Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium on 9th June. They join the likes of The Wanted, Katy Perry, Usher, Justin Bieber and Jessie J on the line-up for the event. Coldplay's UK tour continues on Friday (1st June) in London. link
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