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

[busybeeburns]

Roadie #42 - Blog #11
July 18, 2008 10:42 am
#42 expands his role to passport photo snapper...

Two for two.

Well, it seems that we're airborne. The maiden flights of the Viva La Vida tour have been a success and it looks like we're in for a good run. Admittedly, the shows passed in a blur - a mixture of concentration and panic that leaves one utterly shattered. I have to say, the standout aspect of the shows for me is how effective the acoustic section has been. This is possibly because I don't have anything to do at that point in the show. I have a feeling, however, that it's more because it is a truly emotionally resonant moment. You can feel the crowd pass first through confusion that all the lights have come on, then excitement that the band are suddenly wandering through the arena, to the final shrieks of recognition as Yellow strikes up.

From where I stand near the stage, the guys look very small up there at the back of the arena. They also sound pretty fragile - often being drowned out in the choruses by the roaring sing-a-long of the crowd. When they get to "For you I bleed myself...", it's just one huge voice and the band are but a tiny part of it.

Back on the main stage, the ending to is now similarly transformed, as the guys jam up a storm. Monday night saw Will exploding into life as the four of them played off each other, completely freeform. I couldn't tell if it was the anxiety of the first show, or the excitement of the response, but Will was utterly on fire at being let of the leash like this. It was truly a sight to behold.

Thoughts of a leisurely start to day two were scuppered when word came around that, for some reason, the band's passport photos had been rejected from their Japanese Visa applications. Things needed to happen fast, as the consulate would not release any of the passports they were holding until this was resolved. This meant nobody (band or crew) could fly anywhere until we got it sorted.

Luckily, there was a linen trolley outside of my room - where I swiftly swiped a fresh bed-sheet as a photographic background - and there was plentiful sunshine out by the pool. Band assistant EJ rounded up the guys and one by one they gazed blearily into the early morning sunshine as EJ held the white sheet behind them.

I did the electronic equivalent of waiting for the prints to pop out of the machine and we were good to go. The gig wasn't bad either...

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=68

[Christa42]

OMG I just got a SHIVER!!!!! really i did, no pun intended(that deserves 3)

[Larry]

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Back on the main stage, the ending to is now similarly transformed, as the guys jam up a storm. Monday night saw Will exploding into life as the four of them played off each other, completely freeform. I couldn't tell if it was the anxiety of the first show, or the excitement of the response, but Will was utterly on fire at being let of the leash like this. It was truly a sight to behold.

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What exactly does this part mean? What was Will doing here and why?

It's either to early for me this morning or I'm just too stupid to understand it!

[busybeeburns]

Jay Leno pictures
July 19, 2008 8:37 am
A few snaps from Coldplay's 'Tonight Show' appearance
www.coldplay.com

[Mimixxx]

Ask the Oracle
July 21, 2008 4:57 pm
Do you have a question?

If you have a question, then ask the Oracle.


http://www.coldplay.com/newsoraclesubmit.php

Sounds like Phil has another pseudonym to add to his collection

[*Becky*]

oracle? Weird, but I already sent my question!

[masterkraig]

Blog #12 up!
http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=73


Roadie #42 - Blog #12
July 21, 2008 8:38 pm
#42 reports on a magical night in Vegas

San Jose sees set-list tweakage continue. The LA shows have gone very well and feedback has largely been extremely positive. The band, however, aren't really ones for auto-pilot. Everyone is very pleased with the show, but the search for the ultimate knockout punch continues. To this end, Politik is pulled out of storage and gets a good airing. I can't really see the point in ever doing a Coldplay show without it myself. It is truly monstrous live and tonight is no exception. It's very good to see it back! From where I am through the gig it feels like the first utterly solid show. Inevitably, my response to the gig is largely built on whether things have technically worked or not - and tonight is very smooth on that front, which is very gratifying this early in the tour. As soon as we get into the vehicle for the ride home, the band are discussing other ways to improve the flow and refine the set. It's all subtle tweaks, but at this point, improvements are based on many tiny changes, rather than single grand gestures. One more show and then two glorious days off...

We hit the ground in Vegas and Tour Manager Franksy finds the Tannoy mic at the back of the plane to welcome everyone with his finest Elvis impression. Outside the window, the vehicles that meet us have multiplied into a true cavalcade to accommodate the selection of LA's finest who've accompanied us for a Saturday night jolly. Chris remarks that looking out at them on the tarmac makes him feel like the president of soft rock. It's almost the perfect arrival, spoiled only by the minor detail that the steps they've bought for disembarking turn out to be the wrong size. We all sit back down as the man with the ladder-on-a-van turns tail and heads off in search of something that fits.

It seems it's been a tough day for the rest of the crew. When we arrive, I overhear someone on radio saying "I gotta go get breakfast". Given that it's 5pm when we arrive, it seems safe to say it's been a busy day here. After the ten hour drive from loading out in San Jose, the trucks only arrived at 11am, which means they've performed nothing short of miracles to get the show up and ready in only a fraction of the time they usually have. Hats off folks!

Though everyone is happy to be in town, there is a slight concern pre-show. Vegas crowds can be pretty hard to impress. It's not like they're short of options for how to entertain themselves of an evening - and more than that, I think sometimes folks can be just plain over-stimulated. Lets face it, any town that can take in its stride hotels with their own roller coasters, next to pyramids, sphynxes and full-sized pirate ships is going to find a few flashing lights and a pop group pretty uninspiring.

Or are they?

It would appear not! The crowd are utterly bonkers from the off. So much so, that I spend the majority of the evening with one earplug out so I can take in the sound of the crowd. I'm wondering if it's the loudest Viva La Vida singalong so far, or whether it's just that I've never been listening for it before. My question is answered when the song finishes and the crowd simply carry on singing. They roar the chorus on alone and it's utterly wonderful. It's the kind of football chant-style crowd noise that I've only really ever heard before in South America or certain parts of Europe and here they are in a "hard to impress town" giving it loads! Inevitably, the enthusiasm of the crowd drives the band on to new heights. I don't want to spend the whole tour writing "it was a great show" in this journal, but tonight was truly remarkable, it has to be said.

See you in a few days...

R#42

[Mimixxx]

That's a great blog, silences all those that have been saying that band aren't that into it. Sounds like they're striving to get better all the time.

[masterkraig]

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I'm wondering if it's the loudest Viva La Vida singalong so far, or whether it's just that I've never been listening for it before. My question is answered when the song finishes and the crowd simply carry on singing. They roar the chorus on alone and it's utterly wonderful.

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Those Oaaahhhoh's from Viva have replaced the Everything's Not Lost epic sign-along!

[Collee]

I was thinking that too Masterkraig, although when I'm at a Coldplay concert, every song is a sing along, lol.

[masterkraig]

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I was thinking that too Masterkraig, although when I'm at a Coldplay concert, every song is a sing along, lol.

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So true; reading their recent setlists I get so excited for Boston, song after song, everyone one of them I'm crazy for.

Aside from Chinese Sleep Chant, the crowd's gunna sound drugged out trying to "sing" that.

[Mimixxx]

Newsreel: Dublin show announced
July 22, 2008 2:00 pm
Band to play Ireland in December

Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks:

In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie

This is the first gig to be announced at the newly-developed O2 venue, which used to be called The Point, but isn't any more.

Anchorman

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=74

[coldplay12]

Newsreel: Dublin show announced
July 22, 2008 2:00 pm
Band to play Ireland in December





Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks:

In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie

This is the first gig to be announced at the newly-developed O2 venue, which used to be called The Point, but isn't any more.

Anchorman

[bohs man]

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Newsreel: Dublin show announced
July 22, 2008 2:00 pm
Band to play Ireland in December





Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay have confirmed a date at The O2 in Dublin on Sunday 21st December 2008. Tickets for this fully-seated concert go on sale this Friday (July 25th) at 9am, from the following folks:

In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie

Anchorman

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I've just read this news in the paper because I couldn't believe it! :O 14,000 seated!! I'm so happy I better get a ticket though!

[*Sarah*]

i wanna go, i wanna gooo! anyone has a place to sleep for me?? ;D