[9-Sep-2012] Coldplay @ Paralympics Closing Ceremony, London, UK (please post your reviews for Wiki, thankyou!:D) - Page 81

TracieMorgan · 10-09-2012, 02:37 AM

Paralympics get rousing send-off

Updated Sep 9, 2012 7:53 PM ET

LONDON (AP)

Coldplay and Rihanna rocked the Olympic Stadium to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off Sunday night, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sports in London.

Jay-Z joined the three-hour party at a packed 80,000-seat arena that has played host to memorable moments across both the Olympics and Paralympics.

Honoring the spirit of festivals throughout British history, the show gave the world a chance to celebrate 11 days of Paralympic competition that have shifted perceptions and shattered stereotypes.

Central to the ceremony - called the ''Festival of the Flame'' - were the 4,200 Paralympians from 164 nations who encircled the field of play from the start, waving flags and taking in the extraordinary atmosphere.

''I think it's been an absolute triumph from start to finish,'' said British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose disabled son Ivan died in 2009. ''I think back to Ivan. As every parent, you think about all the things they can't do, but at the Paralympics they are superhuman, you see all the things they can do.

''It's been a golden summer of British sport.''

The 2012 Paralympics have broken all records, with 2.7 million spectators cramming into venues and more than $70 million raised in ticket sales - both unprecedented figures as the British public displayed a previously unseen enthusiasm in the 52-year history of the Paralympics.

The games were broadcast in more than 100 countries.

The wide exposure introduced the world to Paralympians such as Dutch wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer - who extended her nine-year unbeaten streak to 470 matches by winning the women's singles - and David Weir, a wheelchair racer who won four golds. It also cemented the reputation of iconic double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius.

In total, 251 world records were broken over the 11 days.

''I think people are going to look back at this Paralympic Games and for the first time really, truly believe that Paralympic sport is not just inspirational, it's hard-core sport,'' said Pistorius, a South African who became the first athlete to compete in both games and won two golds in the Paralympics.

A moving tribute to wounded British servicemen and members of the British army opened the show. Luke Sinnott, a captain who lost both legs from above the knee in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2010, hung the Union Flag at the top of flagpole in the middle of the stadium and the extravaganza kicked off.

Proud flag-bearers from all competing nations marched in before a motorcade of 25 trucks, in a variety of shapes including peacocks and fish, stormed the stadium and kick-started Coldplay's set list.

Top-selling hits like ''Clocks,'' ''Viva La Vida'' and ''Paradise'' were belted out by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, with artistic director Kim Gavin keen to reflect the four seasons at the heart of the show.

''Being asked to play at the Paralympic closing ceremony in our hometown is a huge honor,'' Coldplay said. ''We can't actually imagine a bigger honor.''

White confetti rained down as snow, black crows on stilts encircled the stage, flaming butterflies swirled in the air and a flying motorbike driven by highwire artist Laszlo Simet with disabled dancer Lyndsay Adams powered across the stadium.

''Being at the Paralympics is the biggest honor,'' said Rihanna, dressed in a flowing orange gown. ''These athletes are gladiators and are a true inspiration to me.''

She sang ''We Found Love'' while swinging high above the stage, a performance sure to give her insurer a heart attack.

Such was the global attraction of performing at the closing ceremony that organizers were able to turn down approaches to appear. Rihanna, Jay Z and Coldplay - acclaimed artists who have sold millions of records among them - were being paid a nominal one pound ($1.60) to play.

The ceremony was to finish with the cauldron - made up of 200 petals - being extinguished, ending the games in London and passing the baton to Rio de Janeiro for 2016.

''On Aug. 29, we opened with the theme of `Enlightenment,''' said Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee. ''Tonight, we are enlightened and armed with a superior knowledge of what can be achieved. The legacy of these games will be long-lasting.''

Mary Zakayo, a Kenyan javelin thrower and shot-putter credited with changing the face of Paralympic sport in Africa, and Michael McKillop, an Irishman who won two middle-distance golds in the Olympic Stadium, were chosen as the athletes who best exemplified the spirit of the games. They earned the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award.

Source: http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/st...eremony-090912

TracieMorgan · 10-09-2012, 02:41 AM

Becca Smith ‏@BecsySmith

That has just intensified my love for @coldplay... #Paralympics #ClosingCeremony http://twitvid.com/A0FKR

JackZ · 10-09-2012, 02:46 AM

Gesse, none of the press reviews thought Coldplay were that good.

TracieMorgan · 10-09-2012, 02:47 AM

Review by the SUN: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...n-history.html

It's mostly pictures that can't be embedded, so I didn't C&P it.

TracieMorgan · 10-09-2012, 02:48 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by JackZ;5411135
Gesse, none of the press reviews thought Coldplay were that good.

Most are on about RiRi and Jay-Z more than Coldplay. Sorting thrugh tweets tonight is annoying,lol.

golfing7861 · 10-09-2012, 02:52 AM

Entire Closing Ceremony here!-

Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games - YouTube

alexis16 · 10-09-2012, 02:55 AM

That was so good, so Proud of them! And to be a fan! Strawberry Swing was just lovely!

Is anyone uploading an MP3 Version of this!?

joezcool02 · 10-09-2012, 03:02 AM

Para Para Paralympics!

does anybody else like the outfits worn by coldplay at the paralympics?
Picture above

:st unned:

AgainstTheWorld · 10-09-2012, 03:48 AM

Thank you, thank you, thank you guys so much for posting videos!!!! And links of the full event....I am so excited to watch how the whole thing came together. It's so amazing to read all the emotions from the fans...we have followed them on so many concerts, but events like these make us love them even more.

Thanks once again for being so helpful to those of us who weren't able to watch the live stream.

Dan Medina · 10-09-2012, 03:50 AM

...and Rio is in sight!!!" - Chris's words in ETIAW.

I hope Rio is in sight not just for the olympics, but for the tour too! lol

Arazmire · 10-09-2012, 03:53 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by joezcool02;5411142
Para Para Paralympics!

does anybody else like the outfits worn by coldplay at the paralympics?
Picture above

:st unned:

NUTS

blueberry426 · 10-09-2012, 04:07 AM

Thanks so much for posting the video! They did an awesome job! So proud of them!

TracieMorgan · 10-09-2012, 04:13 AM

I thought Glasto last Summer was their career highlight...until tonight.I've watched them grow from a brilliant but uncertain bunch of kids into the biggest band in the world I'm usually the Hipster who likes to keep my 'cool bands' to myself, but not in this case. They've earned everything they have now, and I just gush with pride every time I see video from last night.

Still choking up a little when I think of their journey.

The Red Army · 10-09-2012, 04:45 AM

Just watched this on HD on SportsnetOne (for those Canadians in here).

Amazing...wow!

As much as I dislike PoC, it was actually pretty good this time around.

Highlight of the night: When CM was just sitting with the ParaOrchestra. A small gesture like that makes a 80,000 seat stadium feel like their playing in my living room. Was pretty neat.

The Red Army · 10-09-2012, 04:46 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by TracieMorgan;5411164
I thought Glasto last Summer was their career highlight...until tonight.I've watched them grow from a brilliant but uncertain bunch of kids into the biggest band in the world I'm usually the Hipster who likes to keep my 'cool bands' to myself, but not in this case. They've earned everything they have now, and I just gush with pride every time I see video from last night.

Still choking up a little when I think of their journey.

This dude agrees with you as well:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/go...eatest-1316180

(As do I)

10-09-2012, 02:37 AM	#1201
TracieMorgan Biggest JONNY fan 2012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31,723 Location: Playing the drums very badly, and the bass even worse. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 965 Thanked 808 Times in 531 Posts	Paralympics get rousing send-off Updated Sep 9, 2012 7:53 PM ET LONDON (AP) Coldplay and Rihanna rocked the Olympic Stadium to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off Sunday night, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sports in London. Jay-Z joined the three-hour party at a packed 80,000-seat arena that has played host to memorable moments across both the Olympics and Paralympics. Honoring the spirit of festivals throughout British history, the show gave the world a chance to celebrate 11 days of Paralympic competition that have shifted perceptions and shattered stereotypes. Central to the ceremony - called the ''Festival of the Flame'' - were the 4,200 Paralympians from 164 nations who encircled the field of play from the start, waving flags and taking in the extraordinary atmosphere. ''I think it's been an absolute triumph from start to finish,'' said British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose disabled son Ivan died in 2009. ''I think back to Ivan. As every parent, you think about all the things they can't do, but at the Paralympics they are superhuman, you see all the things they can do. ''It's been a golden summer of British sport.'' The 2012 Paralympics have broken all records, with 2.7 million spectators cramming into venues and more than $70 million raised in ticket sales - both unprecedented figures as the British public displayed a previously unseen enthusiasm in the 52-year history of the Paralympics. The games were broadcast in more than 100 countries. The wide exposure introduced the world to Paralympians such as Dutch wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer - who extended her nine-year unbeaten streak to 470 matches by winning the women's singles - and David Weir, a wheelchair racer who won four golds. It also cemented the reputation of iconic double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius. In total, 251 world records were broken over the 11 days. ''I think people are going to look back at this Paralympic Games and for the first time really, truly believe that Paralympic sport is not just inspirational, it's hard-core sport,'' said Pistorius, a South African who became the first athlete to compete in both games and won two golds in the Paralympics. A moving tribute to wounded British servicemen and members of the British army opened the show. Luke Sinnott, a captain who lost both legs from above the knee in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2010, hung the Union Flag at the top of flagpole in the middle of the stadium and the extravaganza kicked off. Proud flag-bearers from all competing nations marched in before a motorcade of 25 trucks, in a variety of shapes including peacocks and fish, stormed the stadium and kick-started Coldplay's set list. Top-selling hits like ''Clocks,'' ''Viva La Vida'' and ''Paradise'' were belted out by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, with artistic director Kim Gavin keen to reflect the four seasons at the heart of the show. ''Being asked to play at the Paralympic closing ceremony in our hometown is a huge honor,'' Coldplay said. ''We can't actually imagine a bigger honor.'' White confetti rained down as snow, black crows on stilts encircled the stage, flaming butterflies swirled in the air and a flying motorbike driven by highwire artist Laszlo Simet with disabled dancer Lyndsay Adams powered across the stadium. ''Being at the Paralympics is the biggest honor,'' said Rihanna, dressed in a flowing orange gown. ''These athletes are gladiators and are a true inspiration to me.'' She sang ''We Found Love'' while swinging high above the stage, a performance sure to give her insurer a heart attack. Such was the global attraction of performing at the closing ceremony that organizers were able to turn down approaches to appear. Rihanna, Jay Z and Coldplay - acclaimed artists who have sold millions of records among them - were being paid a nominal one pound ($1.60) to play. The ceremony was to finish with the cauldron - made up of 200 petals - being extinguished, ending the games in London and passing the baton to Rio de Janeiro for 2016. ''On Aug. 29, we opened with the theme of `Enlightenment,''' said Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee. ''Tonight, we are enlightened and armed with a superior knowledge of what can be achieved. The legacy of these games will be long-lasting.'' Mary Zakayo, a Kenyan javelin thrower and shot-putter credited with changing the face of Paralympic sport in Africa, and Michael McKillop, an Irishman who won two middle-distance golds in the Olympic Stadium, were chosen as the athletes who best exemplified the spirit of the games. They earned the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award. Source: http://msn.foxsports.com/olympics/st...eremony-090912 __________________ www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld www.facebook.com/traciemorgan www.facebook.com/traciemorganmusic http://twitter.com/TracieMorgan *"That was the day I was almost murdered by a sheep." - Jonny Buckland*

10-09-2012, 02:41 AM	#1202
TracieMorgan Biggest JONNY fan 2012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31,723 Location: Playing the drums very badly, and the bass even worse. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 965 Thanked 808 Times in 531 Posts	Becca Smith ‏@BecsySmith That has just intensified my love for @coldplay... #Paralympics #ClosingCeremony http://twitvid.com/A0FKR __________________ www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld www.facebook.com/traciemorgan www.facebook.com/traciemorganmusic http://twitter.com/TracieMorgan *"That was the day I was almost murdered by a sheep." - Jonny Buckland*

10-09-2012, 02:46 AM	#1203
JackZ Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,446 My Mood: Location: Florida, U.S.A Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Gesse, none of the press reviews thought Coldplay were that good. __________________ 8/5/11 Chicago at Lollapalooza

10-09-2012, 02:47 AM	#1204
TracieMorgan Biggest JONNY fan 2012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31,723 Location: Playing the drums very badly, and the bass even worse. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 965 Thanked 808 Times in 531 Posts	Review by the SUN: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...n-history.html It's mostly pictures that can't be embedded, so I didn't C&P it. __________________ www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld www.facebook.com/traciemorgan www.facebook.com/traciemorganmusic http://twitter.com/TracieMorgan *"That was the day I was almost murdered by a sheep." - Jonny Buckland*

10-09-2012, 02:48 AM	#1205
TracieMorgan Biggest JONNY fan 2012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31,723 Location: Playing the drums very badly, and the bass even worse. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 965 Thanked 808 Times in 531 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JackZ;5411135 Gesse, none of the press reviews thought Coldplay were that good. Most are on about RiRi and Jay-Z more than Coldplay. Sorting thrugh tweets tonight is annoying,lol. __________________ www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld www.facebook.com/traciemorgan www.facebook.com/traciemorganmusic http://twitter.com/TracieMorgan *"That was the day I was almost murdered by a sheep." - Jonny Buckland*

10-09-2012, 02:55 AM	#1207
alexis16 Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 390 My Mood: Location: Rochester, NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	That was so good, so Proud of them! And to be a fan! Strawberry Swing was just lovely! Is anyone uploading an MP3 Version of this!? __________________ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Buffalo NY, September 1 2005 Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Buffalo NY, June 1 2009 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Jul 24 2012 Twitter Tumblr Youtube

10-09-2012, 03:02 AM	#1208
joezcool02 Elephantsuit Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 66 My Mood: Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Para Para Paralympics! does anybody else like the outfits worn by coldplay at the paralympics? Picture above :st unned:

10-09-2012, 03:48 AM	#1209
AgainstTheWorld Coldplayer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 161 My Mood: Location: Washington, DC Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 114 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Thank you, thank you, thank you guys so much for posting videos!!!! And links of the full event....I am so excited to watch how the whole thing came together. It's so amazing to read all the emotions from the fans...we have followed them on so many concerts, but events like these make us love them even more. Thanks once again for being so helpful to those of us who weren't able to watch the live stream.

10-09-2012, 03:50 AM	#1210
Dan Medina DanMedina Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 174 My Mood: Location: Brazil Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	...and Rio is in sight!!!" - Chris's words in ETIAW. I hope Rio is in sight not just for the olympics, but for the tour too! lol

10-09-2012, 03:53 AM	#1211
Arazmire Don't run from 4:52 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,012 My Mood: Location: Kentucky, USA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by joezcool02;5411142 Para Para Paralympics! does anybody else like the outfits worn by coldplay at the paralympics? Picture above :st unned: NUTS __________________ I'm Ryan My Twitter

10-09-2012, 04:07 AM	#1212
blueberry426 Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 509 My Mood: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 198 Thanked 57 Times in 43 Posts	Thanks so much for posting the video! They did an awesome job! So proud of them!

10-09-2012, 04:13 AM	#1213
TracieMorgan Biggest JONNY fan 2012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 31,723 Location: Playing the drums very badly, and the bass even worse. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 965 Thanked 808 Times in 531 Posts	I thought Glasto last Summer was their career highlight...until tonight.I've watched them grow from a brilliant but uncertain bunch of kids into the biggest band in the world I'm usually the Hipster who likes to keep my 'cool bands' to myself, but not in this case. They've earned everything they have now, and I just gush with pride every time I see video from last night. Still choking up a little when I think of their journey. __________________ www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld www.facebook.com/traciemorgan www.facebook.com/traciemorganmusic http://twitter.com/TracieMorgan *"That was the day I was almost murdered by a sheep." - Jonny Buckland*

10-09-2012, 04:45 AM	#1214
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	Just watched this on HD on SportsnetOne (for those Canadians in here). Amazing...wow! As much as I dislike PoC, it was actually pretty good this time around. Highlight of the night: When CM was just sitting with the ParaOrchestra. A small gesture like that makes a 80,000 seat stadium feel like their playing in my living room. Was pretty neat.

10-09-2012, 04:46 AM	#1215
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 TracieMorgan;5411164 I thought Glasto last Summer was their career highlight...until tonight.I've watched them grow from a brilliant but uncertain bunch of kids into the biggest band in the world I'm usually the Hipster who likes to keep my 'cool bands' to myself, but not in this case. They've earned everything they have now, and I just gush with pride every time I see video from last night. Still choking up a little when I think of their journey. This dude agrees with you as well: http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/go...eatest-1316180 (As do I)