Why aren't Coldplay more like Radiohead?

QuestionsOfScience · 27-01-2010, 08:51 PM

hey all.

I was pondering stuff earlier, and thought...why don't Coldplay be a bit more like Radiohead and Franz Ferdinand and change their setlist every gig?
Why do they constantly have the same setlist (ok, some songs occasionally change) every gig?

I mean, the setlist of the UK leg of the 2009 tour was fantastic, but it would add more anticipation and surprise to the concert if they changed the songs!

Acquiesce · 27-01-2010, 08:55 PM

'Cause they're Coldplay !
What's the point ?
I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay !

india rubber · 27-01-2010, 09:06 PM

^ Are you retarded?

Acquiesce · 27-01-2010, 09:07 PM

^no

india rubber · 27-01-2010, 09:13 PM

Oh well...

The Escapist · 27-01-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by QuestionsOfScience;3928796
hey all.

I was pondering stuff earlier, and thought...why don't Coldplay be a bit more like Radiohead and Franz Ferdinand and change their setlist every gig?
Why do they constantly have the same setlist (ok, some songs occasionally change) every gig?

I mean, the setlist of the UK leg of the 2009 tour was fantastic, but it would add more anticipation and surprise to the concert if they changed the songs!

Probably because they either find it easier, especially for the roadies and technicians who run the show or because they dont have the set up to change the setlist every night.

Macintosh · 27-01-2010, 11:20 PM

Because presently these are their best 25 songs for this tour. And if they will simply change the order of songs, Chris will begin to forget words far more frequent

EmmaLouiseSmyth · 27-01-2010, 11:25 PM

That would be very brilliant if they did make more variations.

But on the larger coldplay shows, it just must be easier for roadies and crew to stick with same setlist. Seeing as there are big visuals with many songs.

It would be great it they changed the song they play on the c stage everynight.

Make a playlist of all the songs that aren't on the setlist already, shuffle and what ever comes up they play.

Macintosh · 27-01-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmaLouiseSmyth;3928984

It would be great it they changed the song they play on the c stage everynight.

Yeah, that’s right, and I’m wait with impatience when we will finally hear a leading vocal from Guy and Jonny!

Juanma · 28-01-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by <3coldplay;3928799
'Cause they're Coldplay !
What's the point ?
I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay !

youre one of mines

Go COldplay

and they dont change cause different people go and see the amazing show,so the setlist is quite the same for people to enjoy the greatest songs...

Greg. · 28-01-2010, 12:24 AM

Coldplay has loads of effects (think LIJ butterflies) and so having the same order of songs makes it so much easier for the techies and roadies to get all the sound, lights and effects perfect every time!

Lore · 28-01-2010, 12:52 AM

because they have all the shiny stuff in their concerts and they can't change it every night

india rubber · 28-01-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Juanma8;3929041

youre one of mines

Go COldplay

and they dont change cause different people go and see the amazing show,so the setlist is quite the same for people to enjoy the greatest songs...

Mate, do you listen to anything 'other' than Coldplay?

Juanma · 28-01-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by india rubber;3929140
Mate, do you listen to anything 'other' than Coldplay?

i used to ...

but since discovered Coldplay ...

tried to listen to radiohead and

didnt like it at all..

sorry if i hurt your feelings

Carla · 28-01-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by <3coldplay;3928799
'Cause they're Coldplay !
What's the point ?
I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay !

Jesus you're so annoying.
And also there's NO need to point out the obvious ( I looove Coldplay) your username speaks for yourself.

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Originally Posted by The Escapist;3928843
Probably because they either find it easier, especially for the roadies and technicians who run the show or because they dont have the set up to change the setlist every night.

This makes sense.

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The Escapist Lindisfarne Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,574 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by QuestionsOfScience;3928796 hey all. I was pondering stuff earlier, and thought...why don't Coldplay be a bit more like Radiohead and Franz Ferdinand and change their setlist every gig? Why do they constantly have the same setlist (ok, some songs occasionally change) every gig? I mean, the setlist of the UK leg of the 2009 tour was fantastic, but it would add more anticipation and surprise to the concert if they changed the songs! Probably because they either find it easier, especially for the roadies and technicians who run the show or because they dont have the set up to change the setlist every night. __________________ "The only absolute knowledge attainable by man is that life is meaningless"- Tolstoy

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Macintosh Through the glory of life Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,197 My Mood: Location: Kyiv Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Because presently these are their best 25 songs for this tour. And if they will simply change the order of songs, Chris will begin to forget words far more frequent __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Tonsu;3978041 What next, a harmonica-only version of Politik?!! postcard □ myspace □ videography □ earth □ black hole □ exhibition-s

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Acquiesce madferit Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,535 Location: Flanders Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'Cause they're Coldplay ! What's the point ? I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay !

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EmmaLouiseSmyth smile like you mean it. Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,940 My Mood: Location: Rand McNally Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 91 Times in 60 Posts	That would be very brilliant if they did make more variations. But on the larger coldplay shows, it just must be easier for roadies and crew to stick with same setlist. Seeing as there are big visuals with many songs. It would be great it they changed the song they play on the c stage everynight. Make a playlist of all the songs that aren't on the setlist already, shuffle and what ever comes up they play. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Brent I mean if I had to choose the way I was going to die, Chris Martin running me over with a rolling desk chair would be at the top of the list tumblr twitter

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Macintosh Through the glory of life Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,197 My Mood: Location: Kyiv Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by EmmaLouiseSmyth;3928984 It would be great it they changed the song they play on the c stage everynight. Yeah, that’s right, and I’m wait with impatience when we will finally hear a leading vocal from Guy and Jonny! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Tonsu;3978041 What next, a harmonica-only version of Politik?!! postcard □ myspace □ videography □ earth □ black hole □ exhibition-s

28-01-2010, 12:00 AM	#10
Juanma In my Place Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7,459 My Mood: Location: Uruguay Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by <3coldplay;3928799 'Cause they're Coldplay ! What's the point ? I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay ! youre one of mines Go COldplay and they dont change cause different people go and see the amazing show,so the setlist is quite the same for people to enjoy the greatest songs... __________________ COLDPLAY LIVE BUENOS AIRES 26 FEB 2010 COLDPLAY LIVE RIO DE JANEIRO 28 FEB 2010 www.twitter.com/Coldplayvideo

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Greg. Coldplayer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 96 Location: Derbyshire, UK Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Coldplay has loads of effects (think LIJ butterflies) and so having the same order of songs makes it so much easier for the techies and roadies to get all the sound, lights and effects perfect every time!

28-01-2010, 12:52 AM	#12
Lore Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 53,460 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	because they have all the shiny stuff in their concerts and they can't change it every night

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india rubber Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 905 Location: southern point. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Juanma8;3929041 youre one of mines Go COldplay and they dont change cause different people go and see the amazing show,so the setlist is quite the same for people to enjoy the greatest songs... Mate, do you listen to anything 'other' than Coldplay? __________________ Caring is creepy.

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Carla Do you remember my name? Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17,337 My Mood: Location: Nowhere to be found... Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by <3coldplay;3928799 'Cause they're Coldplay ! What's the point ? I don't like Radiohead , but I looove Coldplay ! Jesus you're so annoying. And also there's NO need to point out the obvious ( I looove Coldplay) your username speaks for yourself. Quote: Originally Posted by The Escapist;3928843 Probably because they either find it easier, especially for the roadies and technicians who run the show or because they dont have the set up to change the setlist every night. This makes sense. __________________ "All lives end, all hearts are broken, caring is not an advantage" - Mycroft Holmes