03-Aug-08: Washington - Tickets, Preview, Meetups, Review/Photos [originally 02-Jul] - Page 15

busybeeburns · 12-08-2008, 08:39 AM

Coldplay: I know it ain’t cool, but I like them. Coldplay recently played the Verizon Center in D.C. and is due to return again for another show on Halloween. While I know it’s not exactly “cool” to admit, I think Coldplay is pretty good. Coldplay’s stock in hip circles has plummeted considerably since Chris Martin’s nuptials to Gwyneth Paltrow. The same sort of thing happened to Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum when he was shacked up with Winona Ryder. Nonetheless, before and after Martin married Paltrow and started naming his kids after still life fruit and sea parting Charlton Heston roles, Coldplay was, and still is, a solid group of musicians.

Coldplay’s latest release Viva La Vida, although a bit depressing, is a good listen. Martin gives the falsetto a break and delivers some decent performances in his lower register. The songs are dynamic and original. Despite the constant U2 comparisons, I believe Coldplay stands on its own as an original band. However, Coldplay has employed former U2 producer, Brian Eno for this effort, reminiscent of U2’s Unforgettable Fire CD released in the mid 1980’s. I seem to recall Eno over producing that album, making it difficult for U2 to duplicate the album’s sound live. I hope Coldplay doesn’t fall into the same trap.

I am particularly found of the tracks “Cemeteries of London” and “42.” “Violet Hill”, which has received a majority of the CD’s commercial airplay, is also a solid tune. Viva La Vida is definitely not a toe tapper. It is actually best enjoyed in dim lighting. I often use it to accompany my afternoon nap. I do wake up refreshed, so I guess that’s saying something. I’m just not sure what.

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xneverwherex · 18-08-2008, 10:09 PM

the reviews are incredible. my friend and i were supposed to see them in July, but as it got cancelled that didnt happen. she ended up giving her tix to a friend who told us a week later - it was an incredible show. We were both in chicago and nearly cried when we realized coldplay would be on the stage. i think at that point i was dancing my ass off to mark ronson which made it a bit better.

now being near broke - we're trying to find a way for halloween to happen. maybe some money god will find me and send me some. LOL

Love the pics and vids! cant wait for NJ.

Jenjie · 24-08-2008, 12:14 PM

first post updated with vids. youtube is blocked at work so no chance to search for other tracks at this point

bluetieman · 04-09-2008, 12:38 AM

Any chance we can get an audio of this?

12-08-2008, 08:39 AM	#211
busybeeburns mr coldplaying himself Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,347 My Mood: Location: test Gender: Country: Seen CP: 20 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP song: GPASUYF Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 5 Thanks given: 1,554 Thanked 941 Times in 423 Posts	Verizon Center in D.C. Coldplay: I know it ain’t cool, but I like them. Coldplay recently played the Verizon Center in D.C. and is due to return again for another show on Halloween. While I know it’s not exactly “cool” to admit, I think Coldplay is pretty good. Coldplay’s stock in hip circles has plummeted considerably since Chris Martin’s nuptials to Gwyneth Paltrow. The same sort of thing happened to Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum when he was shacked up with Winona Ryder. Nonetheless, before and after Martin married Paltrow and started naming his kids after still life fruit and sea parting Charlton Heston roles, Coldplay was, and still is, a solid group of musicians. Coldplay’s latest release Viva La Vida, although a bit depressing, is a good listen. Martin gives the falsetto a break and delivers some decent performances in his lower register. The songs are dynamic and original. Despite the constant U2 comparisons, I believe Coldplay stands on its own as an original band. However, Coldplay has employed former U2 producer, Brian Eno for this effort, reminiscent of U2’s Unforgettable Fire CD released in the mid 1980’s. I seem to recall Eno over producing that album, making it difficult for U2 to duplicate the album’s sound live. I hope Coldplay doesn’t fall into the same trap. I am particularly found of the tracks “Cemeteries of London” and “42.” “Violet Hill”, which has received a majority of the CD’s commercial airplay, is also a solid tune. Viva La Vida is definitely not a toe tapper. It is actually best enjoyed in dim lighting. I often use it to accompany my afternoon nap. I do wake up refreshed, so I guess that’s saying something. I’m just not sure what. http://www.examiner.com __________________ The early bird catches the worm. The second mouse gets the cheese!

18-08-2008, 10:09 PM	#212
xneverwherex Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 156 Location: NYC Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the reviews are incredible. my friend and i were supposed to see them in July, but as it got cancelled that didnt happen. she ended up giving her tix to a friend who told us a week later - it was an incredible show. We were both in chicago and nearly cried when we realized coldplay would be on the stage. i think at that point i was dancing my ass off to mark ronson which made it a bit better. now being near broke - we're trying to find a way for halloween to happen. maybe some money god will find me and send me some. LOL Love the pics and vids! cant wait for NJ. __________________ Just give me a second darling, to clear my head....To find you awake by your windowsill a sight for sore eyes and a view to kill. I shouted with passion "I love you so much!" - "Unfinished Business" - White Lies

24-08-2008, 12:14 PM	#213
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,805 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	first post updated with vids. youtube is blocked at work so no chance to search for other tracks at this point __________________ "The fat lady has sung and the world's Vida has been well and truly Viva-ed." - R#42 14th March 2010 I've got my "I Heart Coldplaying.com, It's My Life" knickers in a twist!!! 2012: 9&10 June - Manchester Etihad; 2011: 4 Dec - MEN Arena 2010: 25 Nov - Boat Trip 2009: 30 Jan - Absolute Radio; 18 Feb - War Child; 19 Sep - Wembley 2008: 11&12 Dec - MEN Arena 2005: 4&5 July - Reebok Stadium; 19 Dec - MEN Arena 2003: 14 Apr - MEN Arena 2002: 20 June - Mountford Hall; 11 Oct - MEN Arena

04-09-2008, 12:38 AM	#214
bluetieman Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any chance we can get an audio of this?