9-Nov-08 - BankAtlantic Centre, Ft Lauderdale, FL, - Tickets, Preview, Review/Photos - Page 32

Clocks In My Place · 12-11-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsalyers;2626383
Uhhh, i love that song. Always puts a smile on my face

Really?

Recently it has started to always bring tears to my eyes.

(except when I watch certain vids of it, where Chris looks... rather fine

)

Jsalyers · 12-11-2008, 05:08 PM

Well I was going to say it makes me cry as well, but I wanted to be manly about it

*Well...now everybody knows*

Jenjie · 12-11-2008, 07:38 PM

Matic and I are back from a quick jaunt down to Ft. Lauderdale to see Coldplay perform at the Bank Atlantic Center. There are really only two bands Matic and I will go out of our way to see and Coldplay is one of them. U2 is the other, but when U2 is on tour, Matic and I will typically chase them around the country seeing them multiple times in multiple places.

Coldplay is not quite at the U2 level and as such, we seek them in the closest possible venue. Sadly, they did not visit the Tampa area on this tour originally choosing Ft. Lauderdale as their sole stop in Florida. A show in Orlando was added later, but I had already bought tickets to Ft. Lauderdale, so the die was cast.

As for the show itself, the band certainly did not disappoint. This was our second time seeing Coldplay (once on their previous tour) and I was then as I am now struck by how strong a front-man Chris Martin is. He has an energy and enthusiasm that is only rivaled by Bono (in his younger years). As in the previous show, Chris was all over the stage working the crowd trying to interact with the entire audience, not just the front sections. His gyrations and flailing about can best be described as those of an out of control sock monkey.

About half way through the show, after finishing a song, all four members of the band jumped off the stage and ran towards the back of the arena eventually stopping at the top of the arena's lower bowl. They had a very small outcropping set up with four microphones and the band proceeded to play two songs from this perch "to give the people in the cheap seats a better view".

The three set show lasted just over 90 minutes and touched on most of the new album and all the hits off their previous albums. For fans this was a treat, for critics I am sure the band provided plenty of ammunition for their fodder.

Our drive from the Tampa area to Ft. Lauderdale took us down I-75 to Naples, then a quick turn to the East through Alligator Alley. Matic did not get what all the hub-bub was over the Alley, but a few minutes into the drive it all made sense. Laying along the waterway embankments that parallel Alligator Alley was a whole mess of Gators taking in the Florida sun.

http://donmoonsio.livejournal.com/36936.html

Yangarin · 12-11-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by melanieau;2626868
Love those pics JustSpies84 - my camera takes shit pics at concerts for the most part so that's why all mine is video

What are all those tickets listed at the end of your post. Did you actually went to all those shows?
If you do, How do you get the tickets?
Take care.

melanieau · 12-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yangarin;2627159
What are all those tickets listed at the end of your post. Did you actually went to all those shows?
If you do, How do you get the tickets?
Take care.

yep...went to all those shows

got the tickets either through ticketmaster or luck

JustSpies84 · 12-11-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by melanieau;2626868
Love those pics JustSpies84 - my camera takes shit pics at concerts for the most part so that's why all mine is video

Thanks

You are right, it is kind of difficult to take pictures at a show like that. Flash does nothing, and without flash you have to be really close, or keep still (almost impossible). I originally meant to review the show for the newspaper where I work, but it was a pain in the ass to get credentials with the Amway Arena. They suck with contact information. Imagine if I would have been let into the photo pit, if even for just two songs? Needless to say, I didn't get into the photo pit, and didn't review the show...I was bummed at first, but I'm over it. I still got to go and had a blast both times.

I shot some video too, but I put it on YouTube and the quality of it just went to total crap once I uploaded it to there. Yours is rockin'...I think I even commented on your YouTube clip, lol.

Post-concert depression is starting to sink in. Told some people at work today that I went to both shows, and all they could say is "Were you drunk when you decided to do that?" Ha, if they only knew I was one of many...

melanieau · 12-11-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by JustSpies84;2627316
Thanks You are right, it is kind of difficult to take pictures at a show like that. Flash does nothing, and without flash you have to be really close, or keep still (almost impossible). I originally meant to review the show for the newspaper where I work, but it was a pain in the ass to get credentials with the Amway Arena. They suck with contact information. Imagine if I would have been let into the photo pit, if even for just two songs? Needless to say, I didn't get into the photo pit, and didn't review the show...I was bummed at first, but I'm over it. I still got to go and had a blast both times.

I shot some video too, but I put it on YouTube and the quality of it just went to total crap once I uploaded it to there. Yours is rockin'...I think I even commented on your YouTube clip, lol.

Post-concert depression is starting to sink in. Told some people at work today that I went to both shows, and all they could say is "Were you drunk when you decided to do that?" Ha, if they only knew I was one of many...

We were actually able to spot randoms out at the Ft. Lauderdale show that we had recognized from being at the Orlando show! There were A LOT of people who made that drive to see both shows

KissesBirds · 12-11-2008, 09:42 PM

YouTube - Coldplay 42 11-09-08 Ft. Lauderdale

KissesBirds · 12-11-2008, 09:42 PM

YouTube - Coldplay Fix You/ Strawberry Swing 11-09-08

Mimixxx · 12-11-2008, 09:43 PM

Weeeee

JustSpies84 · 12-11-2008, 09:44 PM

So if anyone was curious as to what some of the crowd reaction was for "Viva La Vida," here you go:

YouTube - Viva La Vida for 29 Seconds.

I wasn't moving, by the way, but excuse the shaking. That shaking is the strength of the crowd just jumping. The floor was wooden or something where I was standing and the stomping was crazy.

Jsalyers · 12-11-2008, 09:49 PM

Awesome videos Lori!!!!

melanieau · 12-11-2008, 09:53 PM

YouTube - Coldplay Politik Ft. Lauderdale Nov. 9, 2008

Jsalyers · 12-11-2008, 09:55 PM

I fucking love that song!!!

KissesBirds · 13-11-2008, 12:05 AM

You Tube

12-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#466
Clocks In My Place owns Clocks + In My Place Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,668 My Mood: Location: in front of The Beehive... I wish Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Jsalyers;2626383 Uhhh, i love that song. Always puts a smile on my face Really? Recently it has started to always bring tears to my eyes. (except when I watch certain vids of it, where Chris looks... rather fine ) __________________ 16.08.09: MCH OUTDOOR ARENA, HERNING - PROBABLY THE BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE + JONNY WAVED BACK AT ME 19.09.09: WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON - INCREDIBLY AMAZING YELLOW NIGHT- THANK YOU, ALL THE NICE COLDPLAYERS I MET (ALSO THE 20TH) My Twitter Avatar and signature banner by coldplay_is_louve.

12-11-2008, 05:08 PM	#467
Jsalyers 1 2 3 Will Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15,277 My Mood: Location: Where everybody's got somebody to lean on Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I was going to say it makes me cry as well, but I wanted to be manly about it Well...now everybody knows __________________ Chris- "Me and Jonny certainly love each other" Jonny- " Ya we're very happy together" Chris- " We're very happy together" Now the sky could be blue, I don't mind http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...joepic3jt2.jpg Without you its a waste of time The LOOK™ by Jonny Buckland ® Joe and Min

12-11-2008, 07:38 PM	#468
Jenjie PA to SammyBeeBurns Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 5,810 My Mood: Location: at Coldplaying.com Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 35 Thanked 90 Times in 41 Posts	Matic and I are back from a quick jaunt down to Ft. Lauderdale to see Coldplay perform at the Bank Atlantic Center. There are really only two bands Matic and I will go out of our way to see and Coldplay is one of them. U2 is the other, but when U2 is on tour, Matic and I will typically chase them around the country seeing them multiple times in multiple places. Coldplay is not quite at the U2 level and as such, we seek them in the closest possible venue. Sadly, they did not visit the Tampa area on this tour originally choosing Ft. Lauderdale as their sole stop in Florida. A show in Orlando was added later, but I had already bought tickets to Ft. Lauderdale, so the die was cast. As for the show itself, the band certainly did not disappoint. This was our second time seeing Coldplay (once on their previous tour) and I was then as I am now struck by how strong a front-man Chris Martin is. He has an energy and enthusiasm that is only rivaled by Bono (in his younger years). As in the previous show, Chris was all over the stage working the crowd trying to interact with the entire audience, not just the front sections. His gyrations and flailing about can best be described as those of an out of control sock monkey. About half way through the show, after finishing a song, all four members of the band jumped off the stage and ran towards the back of the arena eventually stopping at the top of the arena's lower bowl. They had a very small outcropping set up with four microphones and the band proceeded to play two songs from this perch "to give the people in the cheap seats a better view". The three set show lasted just over 90 minutes and touched on most of the new album and all the hits off their previous albums. For fans this was a treat, for critics I am sure the band provided plenty of ammunition for their fodder. Our drive from the Tampa area to Ft. Lauderdale took us down I-75 to Naples, then a quick turn to the East through Alligator Alley. Matic did not get what all the hub-bub was over the Alley, but a few minutes into the drive it all made sense. Laying along the waterway embankments that parallel Alligator Alley was a whole mess of Gators taking in the Florida sun. http://donmoonsio.livejournal.com/36936.html __________________ "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

12-11-2008, 07:38 PM	#469
Yangarin Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 289 My Mood: Location: South Beach Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by melanieau;2626868 Love those pics JustSpies84 - my camera takes shit pics at concerts for the most part so that's why all mine is video What are all those tickets listed at the end of your post. Did you actually went to all those shows? If you do, How do you get the tickets? Take care.

12-11-2008, 07:42 PM	#470
melanieau To Set Me Free Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11,222 My Mood: Location: Due South Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Yangarin;2627159 What are all those tickets listed at the end of your post. Did you actually went to all those shows? If you do, How do you get the tickets? Take care. yep...went to all those shows got the tickets either through ticketmaster or luck __________________ M

12-11-2008, 09:10 PM	#471
JustSpies84 Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 185 Location: Florida Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by melanieau;2626868 Love those pics JustSpies84 - my camera takes shit pics at concerts for the most part so that's why all mine is video Thanks You are right, it is kind of difficult to take pictures at a show like that. Flash does nothing, and without flash you have to be really close, or keep still (almost impossible). I originally meant to review the show for the newspaper where I work, but it was a pain in the ass to get credentials with the Amway Arena. They suck with contact information. Imagine if I would have been let into the photo pit, if even for just two songs? Needless to say, I didn't get into the photo pit, and didn't review the show...I was bummed at first, but I'm over it. I still got to go and had a blast both times. I shot some video too, but I put it on YouTube and the quality of it just went to total crap once I uploaded it to there. Yours is rockin'...I think I even commented on your YouTube clip, lol. Post-concert depression is starting to sink in. Told some people at work today that I went to both shows, and all they could say is "Were you drunk when you decided to do that?" Ha, if they only knew I was one of many...

12-11-2008, 09:15 PM	#472
melanieau To Set Me Free Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11,222 My Mood: Location: Due South Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by JustSpies84;2627316 Thanks You are right, it is kind of difficult to take pictures at a show like that. Flash does nothing, and without flash you have to be really close, or keep still (almost impossible). I originally meant to review the show for the newspaper where I work, but it was a pain in the ass to get credentials with the Amway Arena. They suck with contact information. Imagine if I would have been let into the photo pit, if even for just two songs? Needless to say, I didn't get into the photo pit, and didn't review the show...I was bummed at first, but I'm over it. I still got to go and had a blast both times. I shot some video too, but I put it on YouTube and the quality of it just went to total crap once I uploaded it to there. Yours is rockin'...I think I even commented on your YouTube clip, lol. Post-concert depression is starting to sink in. Told some people at work today that I went to both shows, and all they could say is "Were you drunk when you decided to do that?" Ha, if they only knew I was one of many... We were actually able to spot randoms out at the Ft. Lauderdale show that we had recognized from being at the Orlando show! There were A LOT of people who made that drive to see both shows __________________ M

12-11-2008, 09:43 PM	#475
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Weeeee __________________ M

12-11-2008, 09:49 PM	#477
Jsalyers 1 2 3 Will Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15,277 My Mood: Location: Where everybody's got somebody to lean on Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Awesome videos Lori!!!! __________________ Chris- "Me and Jonny certainly love each other" Jonny- " Ya we're very happy together" Chris- " We're very happy together" Now the sky could be blue, I don't mind http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...joepic3jt2.jpg Without you its a waste of time The LOOK™ by Jonny Buckland ® Joe and Min

12-11-2008, 09:55 PM	#479
Jsalyers 1 2 3 Will Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15,277 My Mood: Location: Where everybody's got somebody to lean on Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fucking love that song!!! __________________ Chris- "Me and Jonny certainly love each other" Jonny- " Ya we're very happy together" Chris- " We're very happy together" Now the sky could be blue, I don't mind http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...joepic3jt2.jpg Without you its a waste of time The LOOK™ by Jonny Buckland ® Joe and Min