[5-Jul-2012] Coldplay @ Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA - Page 18

notlost92 · 07-07-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tash;5348666
^ I think you might be in some of the photos from the photoset I just posted! The photographer took some photos of the crowd on Guy's side

eeek, yes, I am! during the confetti! thank you so much, I'm so happy that there's pictures of me from that moment

Tash · 07-07-2012, 07:55 AM

Coldplay: two sold-out shows in Philadelphia

Coldplay packed the 20,000-seat Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for two nights July 5th and 6th as part of their 2012 Mylo Xyloto North American Tour that began April 17 in Edmonton, AB. The set list is below.

The show was heavy on visuals and the new album. The band played nearly every track from Mylo Xyloto (2011), along with some of the older standards like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida,” the song that took the Grammy in 2009 for Song of the Year.

But the visuals are what made this live concert experience so unique. Everyone in the audience was given a wristband or “Xyloband” that would light up during certain songs, creating a colorful, changing light show in the audience. Add all the lasers and highly artsy filmography going on in large round hanging video screens, some major confetti on the second song, along with flying beach balls, and you have a visual experience like no other.

Earlier this year, Coldplay appeared at the Grammys and introduced the Xylobands during their performance. The colorful lit-up wristbands made a huge impression with the music industry audience.

The stage was shaped like a guitar with the head at the stage and the long neck reaching into the audience in the form of a runway; the frets provided a spot for Chris Martin to play his piano surrounded entirely by fans.

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ColdplayerForever · 07-07-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by notlost92;5348233
EEEEEEEEEEK.

I'm literally in shock right now and I've never been so exhausted in my life, so my review (and pictures!) will have to wait until tomorrow. But this was THE BEST NIGHT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I still can't believe we got upgraded. Everything from when the upgrade roadie started talking to us to the final bow felt like a dream. I just... I'm in shock.

I've read about the upgrades on here for years, but I never EVER thought I'd be lucky enough to get them. Like I said to Marisa and Amy, "I've never even won bingo before, let alone something like this!" haha

I have some awesome pictures and stuff to share, but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. sorry!

PS- if anyone has a video of Yellow, PLEASE SHARE, because we were on the big screen behind the stage twice during the song! Also Paradise, because Chris stopped and pointed at Marisa and I, and then laughed at us when we grabbed each other and screamed

YEP THATS DEFINITELY A COLDPLAY GIG,I LIVE IN THE U.K. AND HAVE SEEN THEM 3 TIMES.I SAW THEM THIS SUMMER AND THEY JUST GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS-THERE'S NOTHING LIKE COLDPLAY,AND SEEING THEM LIVE,GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME.

marauder8112 · 07-07-2012, 06:48 PM

THEY WERE PERFECT. I was there both nights a wrote blog posts for both PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!

July 5th
http://ilivephillysports.blogspot.co...-5th-2012.html

July 6th
http://ilivephillysports.blogspot.co...-coldplay.html

Tash · 07-07-2012, 11:18 PM

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More photos here.

shims3 · 08-07-2012, 04:15 AM

What time did they come on stage? When did the concert end? Any help would be appreciated.

Tash · 08-07-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shims3;5350249
What time did they come on stage? When did the concert end? Any help would be appreciated.

Around 9 PM and the concert ends approximately 90/100 minutes later

adinardo59 · 09-07-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tash;5348373

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This is a little crazy, when i first saw this picture, I was like wow that looks for like my instagram picture. Then i saw that it was my instagram picture! The concert was amazing. I have been to every Philly area show in the last 6 years. This one by far had the most energy!

LifeInTechnicolor17 · 09-07-2012, 08:07 PM

These pics are amazing, they help me to relive the memory of that amazing night! I’ve been a Coldplay fan for years, and Thursday, July 5th in Philly was the first time I was able to see them live. My friend and I even got upgraded tickets, which I read about online but never expected to happen to us in real life. It’s amazing how good Coldplay is to their fans, it makes me love them even more.

busybeeburns · 09-07-2012, 09:57 PM

Unbelieveable photoset!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5610178...52298756/show/ (click for more)

Tash · 09-07-2012, 10:00 PM

Wow!

pkdogwood · 10-07-2012, 02:56 AM

Thanks for the pix!!!!

Caroline · 10-07-2012, 03:47 AM

My meet and greet.

Tash · 10-07-2012, 08:14 AM

Coldplay dazzles with glitz, glows with its music

It’s a visual world for acts on a scale with Coldplay.

Eye candy was ubiquitous when England’s biggest band kicked off a two-night set at a sold-out Wells Fargo Center last week.

The band, which performed Thursday and Friday at the South Philly arena, played before five giant video screens.

Lights and lasers more than complemented what the band delivered. “Xylobands” were given to all of the concertgoers. The wireless treats lit up in a spectrum of colors at certain points of the evening.

And while the glitz was nice, it wasn’t the reason to venture to the arena.

You see, Coldplay’s melodic and often-moving songs stole the show.

Led by vocalist-pianist Chris Martin, Coldplay mixed songs from its latest album, the terrific “Mylo Xyloto,” with tunes from its preceding four releases.

Some of the new tunes are among Martin’s finest work. “Paradise,” the hit from the latest disc, is right up there with “Viva La Vida,” Coldplay’s smash.

Martin is hardly Bob Dylan when it comes to lyrics, but he does have a way with a melody.

Coldplay’s finest tunes, such as “Yellow,” “Clocks” and “The Scientist” are filled with hooks that get stuck in your head.

The band doesn’t have much more brawn live, but fans of well-constructed pop songs can’t help but groove to Coldplay live.

The band gives its audience what it wants — terrific pop tunes — and something extra: lots of visuals that are positively superfluous.

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Hurts Like Heaven · 12-07-2012, 12:02 AM

Is it possible to get a recording of this concert? I went to it and thought it was amazing and I'd love to be able to listen to it any time.

07-07-2012, 02:36 AM	#256
notlost92 come along Pond Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,969 My Mood: Location: Washington DC, but Philadelphia suburbs for school Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 114 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tash;5348666 ^ I think you might be in some of the photos from the photoset I just posted! The photographer took some photos of the crowd on Guy's side eeek, yes, I am! during the confetti! thank you so much, I'm so happy that there's pictures of me from that moment __________________ VLV: 8/3/08 10/25/08 10/31/08 5/21/09 front row! 8/3/09 Yes, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow almost ran me over in their car on 11/3/12, and then Chris drew a portrait of me. MX: 10/21/11 7/5/12 upgraded! row three! 7/8/12 7/29/12 upgraded again!!! front row- pure magic.

07-07-2012, 07:55 AM	#257
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,425 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: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Coldplay: two sold-out shows in Philadelphia Coldplay packed the 20,000-seat Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for two nights July 5th and 6th as part of their 2012 Mylo Xyloto North American Tour that began April 17 in Edmonton, AB. The set list is below. The show was heavy on visuals and the new album. The band played nearly every track from Mylo Xyloto (2011), along with some of the older standards like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida,” the song that took the Grammy in 2009 for Song of the Year. But the visuals are what made this live concert experience so unique. Everyone in the audience was given a wristband or “Xyloband” that would light up during certain songs, creating a colorful, changing light show in the audience. Add all the lasers and highly artsy filmography going on in large round hanging video screens, some major confetti on the second song, along with flying beach balls, and you have a visual experience like no other. Earlier this year, Coldplay appeared at the Grammys and introduced the Xylobands during their performance. The colorful lit-up wristbands made a huge impression with the music industry audience. The stage was shaped like a guitar with the head at the stage and the long neck reaching into the audience in the form of a runway; the frets provided a spot for Chris Martin to play his piano surrounded entirely by fans. 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

07-07-2012, 04:41 PM	#258
ColdplayerForever Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 51 Location: COLCHESTER,ESSEX. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by notlost92;5348233 EEEEEEEEEEK. I'm literally in shock right now and I've never been so exhausted in my life, so my review (and pictures!) will have to wait until tomorrow. But this was THE BEST NIGHT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I still can't believe we got upgraded. Everything from when the upgrade roadie started talking to us to the final bow felt like a dream. I just... I'm in shock. I've read about the upgrades on here for years, but I never EVER thought I'd be lucky enough to get them. Like I said to Marisa and Amy, "I've never even won bingo before, let alone something like this!" haha I have some awesome pictures and stuff to share, but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. sorry! PS- if anyone has a video of Yellow, PLEASE SHARE, because we were on the big screen behind the stage twice during the song! Also Paradise, because Chris stopped and pointed at Marisa and I, and then laughed at us when we grabbed each other and screamed YEP THATS DEFINITELY A COLDPLAY GIG,I LIVE IN THE U.K. AND HAVE SEEN THEM 3 TIMES.I SAW THEM THIS SUMMER AND THEY JUST GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS-THERE'S NOTHING LIKE COLDPLAY,AND SEEING THEM LIVE,GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME.

07-07-2012, 11:18 PM	#260
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,425 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: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	link More photos here. __________________ 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

08-07-2012, 09:14 AM	#262
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,425 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: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by shims3;5350249 What time did they come on stage? When did the concert end? Any help would be appreciated. Around 9 PM and the concert ends approximately 90/100 minutes later __________________ 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

07-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#259
marauder8112 Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Marlton, New Jersey Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	THEY WERE PERFECT. I was there both nights a wrote blog posts for both PLEASE CHECK IT OUT! July 5th http://ilivephillysports.blogspot.co...-5th-2012.html July 6th http://ilivephillysports.blogspot.co...-coldplay.html

08-07-2012, 04:15 AM	#261
shims3 Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What time did they come on stage? When did the concert end? Any help would be appreciated.

09-07-2012, 07:15 PM	#263
adinardo59 Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad you liked my pic! Quote: Originally Posted by Tash;5348373 link This is a little crazy, when i first saw this picture, I was like wow that looks for like my instagram picture. Then i saw that it was my instagram picture! The concert was amazing. I have been to every Philly area show in the last 6 years. This one by far had the most energy!

09-07-2012, 08:07 PM	#264
LifeInTechnicolor17 Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5 Location: Pennsylvania Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	These pics are amazing, they help me to relive the memory of that amazing night! I’ve been a Coldplay fan for years, and Thursday, July 5th in Philly was the first time I was able to see them live. My friend and I even got upgraded tickets, which I read about online but never expected to happen to us in real life. It’s amazing how good Coldplay is to their fans, it makes me love them even more.

09-07-2012, 09:57 PM	#265
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,322 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 4 Thanks given: 1,547 Thanked 932 Times in 418 Posts	Unbelieveable photoset! http://www.flickr.com/photos/5610178...52298756/show/ (click for more) __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

09-07-2012, 10:00 PM	#266
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,425 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: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Wow! __________________ 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

10-07-2012, 02:56 AM	#267
pkdogwood Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1 My Mood: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the pix!!!!

10-07-2012, 03:47 AM	#268
Caroline Be A Bright Red Rose Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,068 My Mood: Location: Home, where I wanted to go... Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 74 Times in 29 Posts	My meet and greet. __________________ I'm aware of everyone running around and there's always a panic about something. The rains coming down, the wrist bands aren't working or Will-he's benched pressed too much and his abs have burst. I don't know what the problems might be, Guy's just become too handsome to be lit properly or Jonny's fingers have begun to move too fast and he can play too many notes. Whatever the problem is, I always enjoy watching it get solved before 9pm.

10-07-2012, 08:14 AM	#269
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,425 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: 233 Thanked 4,009 Times in 1,871 Posts	Coldplay dazzles with glitz, glows with its music It’s a visual world for acts on a scale with Coldplay. Eye candy was ubiquitous when England’s biggest band kicked off a two-night set at a sold-out Wells Fargo Center last week. The band, which performed Thursday and Friday at the South Philly arena, played before five giant video screens. Lights and lasers more than complemented what the band delivered. “Xylobands” were given to all of the concertgoers. The wireless treats lit up in a spectrum of colors at certain points of the evening. And while the glitz was nice, it wasn’t the reason to venture to the arena. You see, Coldplay’s melodic and often-moving songs stole the show. Led by vocalist-pianist Chris Martin, Coldplay mixed songs from its latest album, the terrific “Mylo Xyloto,” with tunes from its preceding four releases. Some of the new tunes are among Martin’s finest work. “Paradise,” the hit from the latest disc, is right up there with “Viva La Vida,” Coldplay’s smash. Martin is hardly Bob Dylan when it comes to lyrics, but he does have a way with a melody. Coldplay’s finest tunes, such as “Yellow,” “Clocks” and “The Scientist” are filled with hooks that get stuck in your head. The band doesn’t have much more brawn live, but fans of well-constructed pop songs can’t help but groove to Coldplay live. The band gives its audience what it wants — terrific pop tunes — and something extra: lots of visuals that are positively superfluous. 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

12-07-2012, 12:02 AM	#270
Hurts Like Heaven So cold, so cold Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 50 My Mood: Location: In Paradise Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is it possible to get a recording of this concert? I went to it and thought it was amazing and I'd love to be able to listen to it any time. __________________ Grammar: the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.