Coldplay Live: Better in "Rush of Blood" Tour or "Viva" Tour?

Pseudonym · 11-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Based on sound, appearance, and how they act on stage, do you prefer the style from Live 03 Tour, or how they do things now? Feel free to explain.

Pseudonym · 03-02-2009, 01:33 AM

this poll went far

BostonSportsTD · 03-02-2009, 03:09 AM

haha i think it's a good quesiton. imo... definately a rush of blood tour. chris's voice was impeccable and everything was natural... no backing tapes and stuff. there might not have been as many stage antics and stuff (confetti, magic balls etc.) but thats not necesarrily a bad thing.

Pseudonym · 03-02-2009, 03:11 AM

I think I like X&Y best, Toronto 06 was amazing

ricardo · 03-02-2009, 03:21 AM

the stage, the lighting, the show in general is better on viva la vida tour, but the performances on the arobtth era were awesome. If you want a good show, viva is for you, but if you want magical live performances, live 2003 is for you

Texasluvsjonny · 03-02-2009, 06:40 AM

Is there some reason why you didn't include the Parachutes Tour in your poll?

Beginning of the Rush tour. No one knew who they were yet, so you didn't have kill someone to get a ticket. Most of the shows were GA show, so if you went early, you were first row. They hung around and met with fans after the shows. By the end of the tour, you could see how much more popular they had become. I knew things would never be the same.

KellieP · 03-02-2009, 06:58 AM

Or the Twisted Logic tour? I don't see them until March so I can't vote yet

Texasluvsjonny · 03-02-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KellieP;2794431
Or the Twisted Logic tour?

That is the X&Y tour.

Mimixxx · 03-02-2009, 09:04 AM

In terms of setlists AROBTTH was far better, in that they would play B-Sides, obscure covers and new songs, obviously they had a lot less material back then, which is a factor.

This show is a better show, production wise, I love all the ideas they have for connecting with the audience, the ramps, acoustic section etc, but like Angie said it's a totally different band.

My only gripe with this tour is the overuse of back tracks and loops.

but a dream · 03-02-2009, 09:20 AM

I've never seen them before (but I am going to in exactly 25!!! days), but from what I gather from some obsessive watching of videos, both tours are wonderful for different reasons, most of which have already been mentioned.

AROBTTH was good because Chris' voice seemed less shaky, the material played was interesting (a good mix of the obvious hits and the lesser known songs) and that the shows would have been more intimate because the venues were smaller (I would think). It was really more about the music back then.

The VLV tour is a good 'show', visually-wise, with multicoloured confetti and big banners behind the stage. I'm not saying that, music-wise, it's weak, but rather sometimes I prefer not have all the paraphernalia distract me from the songs.

But still, they continue to put up a great show every night on tour, so kudos to the boys.

Gitta Rensolo · 04-02-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ricardo;2794070
the stage, the lighting, the show in general is better on viva la vida tour, but the performances on the arobtth era were awesome. If you want a good show, viva is for you, but if you want magical live performances, live 2003 is for you

This is exactly what I was going to say. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to see Coldplay live back in 2003. I was too young and experienced coldplay just some weeks before they came to Germany. I do remember when I saw my first Coldplay concert on TV. It was magical. This live 2003 atmosphere on the DVD, etc is unique. It's funny to watch 3 "clocks" performances on youtube: the 1st one from 2003: I can't desbcribe how I feel when I see that. It's magic. the 2nd from 2005: Is awesome. The 3rd from 2008: Is ok.

I think the AROBTTH tour included more feelings that's why I think it was the best, eventhough I didn't have the chance to see them live back then.

RedGirl76 · 04-02-2009, 07:05 PM

Viva tour - no question!

This is a band that oozes confidence, during AROBTTH they were still too wide-eyed and almost apologetic for being good. They have a bit of swagger now, and that's a good thing!

The X & Y concert I went to gave me a migraine

11-01-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Coldplay Live: Better in "Rush of Blood" Tour or "Viva" Tour? Based on sound, appearance, and how they act on stage, do you prefer the style from Live 03 Tour, or how they do things now? Feel free to explain.

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BostonSportsTD If you can hold on.... Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,334 My Mood: Location: Washington DC Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	haha i think it's a good quesiton. imo... definately a rush of blood tour. chris's voice was impeccable and everything was natural... no backing tapes and stuff. there might not have been as many stage antics and stuff (confetti, magic balls etc.) but thats not necesarrily a bad thing. __________________ Until you're fully grown, You've got a real good shot! Don't grow too old inside, Keep it real, keep it real, shout out!

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ricardo n00b Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10,741 Location: Under neon loneliness motorcycle emptiness Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the stage, the lighting, the show in general is better on viva la vida tour, but the performances on the arobtth era were awesome. If you want a good show, viva is for you, but if you want magical live performances, live 2003 is for you __________________ :'( = Quote: Originally Posted by juanif94;4816627 Copy & Paste Quote: Originally Posted by Reilly;4824826 And practice kissing with your hand but not the one you masturbate with /thread

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Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,807 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 287 Times in 97 Posts	Is there some reason why you didn't include the Parachutes Tour in your poll? Beginning of the Rush tour. No one knew who they were yet, so you didn't have kill someone to get a ticket. Most of the shows were GA show, so if you went early, you were first row. They hung around and met with fans after the shows. By the end of the tour, you could see how much more popular they had become. I knew things would never be the same. __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

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Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I think I like X&Y best, Toronto 06 was amazing

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Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,807 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 287 Times in 97 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by KellieP;2794431 Or the Twisted Logic tour? That is the X&Y tour. __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

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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	In terms of setlists AROBTTH was far better, in that they would play B-Sides, obscure covers and new songs, obviously they had a lot less material back then, which is a factor. This show is a better show, production wise, I love all the ideas they have for connecting with the audience, the ramps, acoustic section etc, but like Angie said it's a totally different band. My only gripe with this tour is the overuse of back tracks and loops. __________________ M

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but a dream Crazy love giraffe. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,614 My Mood: Location: In my place Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've never seen them before (but I am going to in exactly 25!!! days), but from what I gather from some obsessive watching of videos, both tours are wonderful for different reasons, most of which have already been mentioned. AROBTTH was good because Chris' voice seemed less shaky, the material played was interesting (a good mix of the obvious hits and the lesser known songs) and that the shows would have been more intimate because the venues were smaller (I would think). It was really more about the music back then. The VLV tour is a good 'show', visually-wise, with multicoloured confetti and big banners behind the stage. I'm not saying that, music-wise, it's weak, but rather sometimes I prefer not have all the paraphernalia distract me from the songs. But still, they continue to put up a great show every night on tour, so kudos to the boys.

04-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#11
Gitta Rensolo -1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 44,317 My Mood: Location: sleeping in a sidewalk with a Burger King crown Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by ricardo;2794070 the stage, the lighting, the show in general is better on viva la vida tour, but the performances on the arobtth era were awesome. If you want a good show, viva is for you, but if you want magical live performances, live 2003 is for you This is exactly what I was going to say. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to see Coldplay live back in 2003. I was too young and experienced coldplay just some weeks before they came to Germany. I do remember when I saw my first Coldplay concert on TV. It was magical. This live 2003 atmosphere on the DVD, etc is unique. It's funny to watch 3 "clocks" performances on youtube: the 1st one from 2003: I can't desbcribe how I feel when I see that. It's magic. the 2nd from 2005: Is awesome. The 3rd from 2008: Is ok. I think the AROBTTH tour included more feelings that's why I think it was the best, eventhough I didn't have the chance to see them live back then. __________________ keine Zeit, in Echtzeit Die Musik ist aus und ist immernoch da

04-02-2009, 07:05 PM	#12
RedGirl76 Hello. Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,307 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Viva tour - no question! This is a band that oozes confidence, during AROBTTH they were still too wide-eyed and almost apologetic for being good. They have a bit of swagger now, and that's a good thing! The X & Y concert I went to gave me a migraine __________________ "We'll run wild... we'll be glowing in the dark"