Small Reminders/Updates on Coldplay.com (feat. Roadie #42!) - Page 142

Ab · 26-03-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by anniea89;2911028
He writes and speaks so well. Really eloquent.
*melts*

Yes, very very beautiful, I wuv Will!

a-chan · 26-03-2009, 04:48 PM

Will is such a sweet guy!! To me, he is this:

Will thx you for being so nice and always give interresting interviews!

Ab · 26-03-2009, 04:54 PM

To me, he's Willie The Pooh!

crazyduckette · 28-03-2009, 11:04 AM

I am ecstatic to hear that they've been practising AROBTTH and Warning Sign

Roadie #42 - Blog #77
March 28, 2009 10:45 am
#42 reports from Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi

Quite often, by this point in a tour, soundchecks become unnecessary. I guess it's the re-appearance of the "soundcheck party" that's kept us coming back in. Rather than trot through a few set pieces, the fellas have been trying out a few new (old) things to sprinkle into the set for the rest of the year.

In Hong Kong, they had a run through Rush Of Blood. Now there's a tune I haven't heard for a while. I remember JB's solo on that being a nightly highlight of the show for me way back when. I can see it floating across the summer air rather nicely on the outdoor shows later in the year. They've also recently given Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign and several others a go - not to mention a few brand new songs they've been kicking about.

Last time we were in Hong Kong, it was unbearably humid, but this time it's simply pissing down with rain. Also, it's a rather compact backstage area. Pretty much every flightcase outside the production office has been commandeered as a temporary office. It's like a cross between a rainy school playtime and an internet cafe. Before long, someone's surely going to find the chalk and start writing rude words on the blackboard...

Come 8pm, we're all assembled in catering. It would seem we've gone ton-up...

I should point out that the arm holding the glass in the bottom left of the picture belongs to Ben Miles, the man who performs the video magic that brings the balls to life every night (now that doesn't sound right....). He, and Andy Bramley (the man who cuts together the live cameras into the glorious nightly show it is - also glass aloft, at Chris's elbow) are the fellas responsible for the "Coldwave" mobile phone audience-generated lightshow that's become a highlight of the shows.

Obviously, the wisdom of champagne toasting a gig that hasn't happened yet goes against every roadie superstition there is. Thankfully, though, we get a top night and a very noisy crowd. As in Singapore the other night, they take to the Viva chant with huge enthusiasm. It's a pure melody, completely unhindered by language - no wonder it's been embraced and celebrated the world over....

We head into Dubai after a nine hour flight. After a couple of hours in a van, we arrive at easily the most insane hotel I have ever stayed in. The Emirates Palace. I remark that my first touring days were spent staying in Travelodges, three to a room (and the guitarist drove the van...). How things have changed...

We have a day off before our show here. I think at first that this is to allow us to recover from the travel and adjust to the time difference. It would appear though, that it's simply to allow us the time required to walk from our rooms to the breakfast table. In the envelope with the room key is a map of the hotel, which rather than a gimmick is a complete necessity. This place is utterly bonkers. It's all impossibly long marble corridors, fountains, gold leaf detail and chandeliers the size of small villages.

It will sound perhaps a little ungracious of me, but places like this never really work for me. The inner grimy-transit-van roadie always comes to the surface and sneers. Such explicit wealth always turns me off and makes me feel out of place. I can't work out whether this is the most incredible place I've ever been, or just a huge Arabian Hard-Rock-Cafe.

As ever, it's all about the gig. In nine hours we'll know. It'd be nice to be proven a grumpy old man and end this leg on a blinder of a show in a stunning setting. Let's see.

In the meantime, Lobby Call is in two hours. Given that the lobby is the size of a bleeding football stadium (complete with art gallery, photography exhibition, endless bars and restaurants and its own shopping mall...) I'd probably best set off now....

R#42

melanieau · 28-03-2009, 11:08 AM

Great blog!

anniea89 · 28-03-2009, 11:36 AM

Huzzah! New blog! Dubai looks and sounds insane.

Mimixxx · 28-03-2009, 11:49 AM

AROBTTH and Warning Sign?

Oh I do hope they play them at Wembers

Oh and that venue is insane

Christa42 · 28-03-2009, 12:13 PM

anniea89 · 28-03-2009, 12:22 PM

Forgot to add:

:

Quote:
In Hong Kong, they had a run through Rush Of Blood. They've also recently given Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign and several others a go - not to mention a few brand new songs they've been kicking about.

Very, very good news!

marie/pims · 28-03-2009, 12:35 PM

Oh man, old songs!That would be amazing!

Open, Politik · 28-03-2009, 12:41 PM

AROBTTH would be FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crazyduckette · 28-03-2009, 12:54 PM

I just noticed the use of the dreaded comic sans!!! Dear me....they need a graphic designer on board with them! *sneaks along on tour*

Mimixxx · 28-03-2009, 12:57 PM

*jumps in Kara's suitcase*

LoversInJapan · 28-03-2009, 01:25 PM

Oh my.. I can't wait to hear AROBTTH and Warning Sign

I hope they'll play it at my concerts, hooray!

Jonnyfest!

Denise · 28-03-2009, 01:37 PM

AROBTTH

I want it

26-03-2009, 01:57 PM	#2116
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26-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#2117
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26-03-2009, 04:54 PM	#2118
Ab девочка Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,917 Location: Cairo, Egypt Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	To me, he's Willie The Pooh! __________________ "General inconsideration of humans pisses me off." - Will Champion http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5...spinmagsig.jpg "Lore" for Mrs Coldplaying 2oo9 \|\| "SueDeNimes" for Friendliest User 2oo9 \|\| "but a dream" for Biggest Jonny Fan 2oo9 \|\| "guyluvsliz" for Biggest Guy Fan 2oo9 \|\| "Twisted mind" for Best Signature 2oo9 \|\| "bear" for Biggest Coldplaying Perv 2oo9 \|\| "Pris" for Mexican & Central American Ambassador 2oo9 \|\| "rudy_o" for Asian Ambassador 2oo9 \|\| "MK" OR "i'maveryneatMonster.'" for Eastern & Southern Europe Ambassador 2oo9 \|\| "Veckatimest" for Best Album 2oo9 & "Ab" for African Ambassador 2oo9

28-03-2009, 11:04 AM	#2119
crazyduckette ...they're just spies Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,740 Location: Brighton, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am ecstatic to hear that they've been practising AROBTTH and Warning Sign Roadie #42 - Blog #77 March 28, 2009 10:45 am #42 reports from Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi Quite often, by this point in a tour, soundchecks become unnecessary. I guess it's the re-appearance of the "soundcheck party" that's kept us coming back in. Rather than trot through a few set pieces, the fellas have been trying out a few new (old) things to sprinkle into the set for the rest of the year. In Hong Kong, they had a run through Rush Of Blood. Now there's a tune I haven't heard for a while. I remember JB's solo on that being a nightly highlight of the show for me way back when. I can see it floating across the summer air rather nicely on the outdoor shows later in the year. They've also recently given Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign and several others a go - not to mention a few brand new songs they've been kicking about. Last time we were in Hong Kong, it was unbearably humid, but this time it's simply pissing down with rain. Also, it's a rather compact backstage area. Pretty much every flightcase outside the production office has been commandeered as a temporary office. It's like a cross between a rainy school playtime and an internet cafe. Before long, someone's surely going to find the chalk and start writing rude words on the blackboard... Come 8pm, we're all assembled in catering. It would seem we've gone ton-up... I should point out that the arm holding the glass in the bottom left of the picture belongs to Ben Miles, the man who performs the video magic that brings the balls to life every night (now that doesn't sound right....). He, and Andy Bramley (the man who cuts together the live cameras into the glorious nightly show it is - also glass aloft, at Chris's elbow) are the fellas responsible for the "Coldwave" mobile phone audience-generated lightshow that's become a highlight of the shows. Obviously, the wisdom of champagne toasting a gig that hasn't happened yet goes against every roadie superstition there is. Thankfully, though, we get a top night and a very noisy crowd. As in Singapore the other night, they take to the Viva chant with huge enthusiasm. It's a pure melody, completely unhindered by language - no wonder it's been embraced and celebrated the world over.... We head into Dubai after a nine hour flight. After a couple of hours in a van, we arrive at easily the most insane hotel I have ever stayed in. The Emirates Palace. I remark that my first touring days were spent staying in Travelodges, three to a room (and the guitarist drove the van...). How things have changed... We have a day off before our show here. I think at first that this is to allow us to recover from the travel and adjust to the time difference. It would appear though, that it's simply to allow us the time required to walk from our rooms to the breakfast table. In the envelope with the room key is a map of the hotel, which rather than a gimmick is a complete necessity. This place is utterly bonkers. It's all impossibly long marble corridors, fountains, gold leaf detail and chandeliers the size of small villages. It will sound perhaps a little ungracious of me, but places like this never really work for me. The inner grimy-transit-van roadie always comes to the surface and sneers. Such explicit wealth always turns me off and makes me feel out of place. I can't work out whether this is the most incredible place I've ever been, or just a huge Arabian Hard-Rock-Cafe. As ever, it's all about the gig. In nine hours we'll know. It'd be nice to be proven a grumpy old man and end this leg on a blinder of a show in a stunning setting. Let's see. In the meantime, Lobby Call is in two hours. Given that the lobby is the size of a bleeding football stadium (complete with art gallery, photography exhibition, endless bars and restaurants and its own shopping mall...) I'd probably best set off now.... R#42 __________________ http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7...dorable0iz.gif no, thank YOU Jonny

28-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#2120
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28-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#2121
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28-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#2122
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28-03-2009, 12:22 PM	#2124
anniea89 Not just anyone.... Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,563 My Mood: Location: Sydney, NSW Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Forgot to add: : Quote: In Hong Kong, they had a run through Rush Of Blood. They've also recently given Swallowed In The Sea, Warning Sign and several others a go - not to mention a few brand new songs they've been kicking about. Very, very good news! __________________ Dreaming of Lhuna Chris: Being anywhere with Kylie is fun. Being on a bus with Kylie is fun Rove: What was the inspiration for X&Y? Chris: Mainly porn. Coldplay... Honorary Aussies Sydney March 14 Section 2 Row JJ 09!!!!! BLOG: http://anniea89.blogspot.com

28-03-2009, 12:35 PM	#2125
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28-03-2009, 12:41 PM	#2126
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28-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#2127
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28-03-2009, 01:37 PM	#2130
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