Olympics 2012 opening / closing ceremony gigs

Long Live Life · 28-03-2011, 09:21 PM

Any news on who will be playing at the Olympic 2012 opening and closing ceremonies?

Aside from the obvious reasons why I'd like to see Coldplay there I think they should be invited because:

- they're one of Britain's biggest ever bands
- they have true international appeal, whilst being definitely British in character
- I'd rather see them than some of the other names suggested
- Chris has the self deprecation and humour that we'll need for our games !

Juanma · 28-03-2011, 09:43 PM

Would be awesome

squibby92 · 28-03-2011, 09:49 PM

peter andre is the torch bearer anyway. Of all people PETER ANDRE! typical britain. We always have the quality but always end up going for the bottom of the pile of shit

Karencorpse · 28-03-2011, 09:50 PM

That would be great.

Long Live Life · 28-03-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by squibby92;4750967
peter andre is the torch bearer anyway. Of all people PETER ANDRE! typical britain. We always have the quality but always end up going for the bottom of the pile of shit

Nah, thankfully that was just a joke in bad taste - a sort of "alternative Olympics!", see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...nd-parody.html

Cyan Kat · 28-03-2011, 10:44 PM

I doubt Coldplay will be playing.

squibby92 · 28-03-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Long Live Life;4750987
Nah, thankfully that was just a joke in bad taste - a sort of "alternative Olympics!", see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...nd-parody.html

that's a relieve, when i did hear it though it didn't surprise me at all, it's something typical of us i think. But back on topic, i'd love to see Coldplay performing but I think Paul Mcartney or someone or another band of the same stature deserve to perform. Not that Coldplay don't deserve it but the likes of The Beatles influenced the music of today and I think it would be nice to give something back to the likes of the older bands maybe

Cyan Kat · 28-03-2011, 11:04 PM

They won't play as people see them as 'depressing'
there'll probably have some pop singer and someone like Paul McCartney or some other big band like U2 I'm not really sure

Cobalt · 29-03-2011, 05:02 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Long Live Life;4750943
- Chris has the self deprecation and humour that we'll need for our games !

Huh???

Long Live Life · 02-04-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kat_iveson;4751034
They won't play as people see them as 'depressing'
there'll probably have some pop singer and someone like Paul McCartney or some other big band like U2 I'm not really sure

Coldplay often get stick for that in the UK, but I don't agree. Their last album -VLV is indeed quite dark in its theme - but it also has Strawberry Swing and Lovers in Japan, too decidely optimistic tracks.

People forget the sunny optimism of Parachutes. Listen to it again. It's like the musical equivalent of strong sunshine.

I've often said Chris has an uncanny knack of reflecting the mood of the times with the music he writes. They were young in 2000 and we were genuinely optimistic as a country in the UK at that time. By 2008 we'd grown disillusioned with two wars and the economic mood was darkening too.

Coldplay reflect life and are not 'depressing'. They reflect life in all its moods.

Long Live Life · 02-04-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt;4751247
Huh???

I have a feeling we'll need lots of self-deprecation for these Olympics and our good sense of humour.

The Olympic countdown clock has already stopped....

Chloe_Martin · 02-04-2011, 03:01 PM

I'm going to the Olympics

cele · 02-04-2011, 11:13 PM

YES, FOR THE WIN!

kjones31 · 08-04-2011, 09:40 AM

Coldplay asked to perform London 2012 Olympic anthem

COLDPLAY have been asked to open the London 2012 Games – performing a specially-written official Olympics anthem.

The historic performance at the opening ceremony could reach a record TV audience of two billion.

Bosses behind the Games have appointed arts charity The Dartington Hall Trust to commission the track – to be called Welcome Song. And industry insiders say Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 34, is No.1 on Olympic organisers’ most-wanted list.

An insider revealed: “Chris is at the top of the list to front the official record. He’s a huge star and a British musical icon, with an international profile. We’re pulling out all the stops to get hold of him, ideally with the rest of Coldplay involved, too.

“Coldplay are the biggest stadium rockers in Britain today and their style of anthemic music would be perfect for the Olympics. It needs to be something inspirational. The hope is that they would perform at the opening ceremony, as well as produce a recording of the track, which could help fund good causes in British sport.”

The’ opening ceremony on July 27, 2012, is being masterminded by Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle.

Others being approached are soul singer Joss Stone, electro-rockers Muse, and Britpop’s Damon Albarn.

Olympics spokesman Richard Crowe confirmed the Cultural Olympiad was looking for a contemporary artist, such as Coldplay or Muse. But the final decision was up to the Trust.

A spokesman said it was looking for the right artist – but it was early days.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/

MartinFan · 08-04-2011, 01:07 PM

Contactmusic.com

Rockers Coldplay and Muse, and fellow British star Joss Stone, are among the acts who are lined up to perform at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London.

The Yellow hitmakers are reportedly top of organisers' wish-list of acts to perform a specially-written track for the opening ceremony of the prestigious sporting event.

Soul singer Stone, Supermassive Black Hole rockers Muse, and Blur frontman Damon Albarn are also in the running to join a star-studded line-up at the launch of the event in July next year (12).

A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "Coldplay are the biggest stadium rockers in Britain today, and their style of anthemic music would be perfect for the Olympics.

"(The opening song) needs to be something inspirational. The hope is that they would perform at the opening ceremony, as well as produce a recording of the track, which could help fund good causes in British sport."

28-03-2011, 09:21 PM	#1
Long Live Life Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 679 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Olympics 2012 opening / closing ceremony gigs Any news on who will be playing at the Olympic 2012 opening and closing ceremonies? Aside from the obvious reasons why I'd like to see Coldplay there I think they should be invited because: - they're one of Britain's biggest ever bands - they have true international appeal, whilst being definitely British in character - I'd rather see them than some of the other names suggested - Chris has the self deprecation and humour that we'll need for our games ! __________________ "When we did our last gigs at the O2, I went there by Tube. I was with all the Coldplay fans and not one single person recognised me." Chris Martin

28-03-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
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28-03-2011, 09:49 PM	#3
squibby92 I'm So Easy To Please :) Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 546 My Mood: Location: Cork, Ireland Or Birkenhead, England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	peter andre is the torch bearer anyway. Of all people PETER ANDRE! typical britain. We always have the quality but always end up going for the bottom of the pile of shit __________________ Coldplay @ The Echo Arena, Liverpool 7/12/2008 Snow Patrol @ The Echo Arena, Liverpool 6/3/2009 Coldplay @ The LCCC, Manchester 12/9/2009 Snow Patrol @ The INEC, Killarney 4/12/2009 Oxegen Festival, Naas 2010 Gorillaz @ The O2, Dublin 11/11/2010 Oxegen Festival, Naas 2011 Snow Patrol @ The O2, Dublin 21/1/2012 The Keeper Of: Everything's Not Lost, Chris's shirt from the Shiver video, Coldplay @ Liverpool, Echo Arena 7/12/08, Oxegen 2011 performance Twitter Last.FM My Blog

28-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#4
Karencorpse Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 724 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That would be great. __________________ Coldplay - July 19, 2009 - Home Depo Center, Carson, CA Warped Tour - May 25, 2010 - Home Depo Center Mell - Nokia Theater - July 2, 2010, LA, CA Ah-Ha - Club Nokia - May 15, 2010, LA, CA Muse - Sept 25, 2010 - Staples Center, LA, CA Sharika - Oct. 2010 - Staples Center, LA, CA Godsmack - Nov 4, 2010 - Nokia Theater

28-03-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
Long Live Life Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 679 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by squibby92;4750967 peter andre is the torch bearer anyway. Of all people PETER ANDRE! typical britain. We always have the quality but always end up going for the bottom of the pile of shit Nah, thankfully that was just a joke in bad taste - a sort of "alternative Olympics!", see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...nd-parody.html __________________ "When we did our last gigs at the O2, I went there by Tube. I was with all the Coldplay fans and not one single person recognised me." Chris Martin

28-03-2011, 10:44 PM	#6
Cyan Kat Meh Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12,717 Location: Yorkshire Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 287 Thanked 123 Times in 90 Posts	I doubt Coldplay will be playing. __________________ I'm not a prophet or a stone age man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. Quote: Originally Posted by MaxRide;5120728 Do you only fart one frequency of light? tv's deep freeze david bowie lp's

28-03-2011, 11:01 PM	#7
squibby92 I'm So Easy To Please :) Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 546 My Mood: Location: Cork, Ireland Or Birkenhead, England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Long Live Life;4750987 Nah, thankfully that was just a joke in bad taste - a sort of "alternative Olympics!", see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...nd-parody.html that's a relieve, when i did hear it though it didn't surprise me at all, it's something typical of us i think. But back on topic, i'd love to see Coldplay performing but I think Paul Mcartney or someone or another band of the same stature deserve to perform. Not that Coldplay don't deserve it but the likes of The Beatles influenced the music of today and I think it would be nice to give something back to the likes of the older bands maybe __________________ Coldplay @ The Echo Arena, Liverpool 7/12/2008 Snow Patrol @ The Echo Arena, Liverpool 6/3/2009 Coldplay @ The LCCC, Manchester 12/9/2009 Snow Patrol @ The INEC, Killarney 4/12/2009 Oxegen Festival, Naas 2010 Gorillaz @ The O2, Dublin 11/11/2010 Oxegen Festival, Naas 2011 Snow Patrol @ The O2, Dublin 21/1/2012 The Keeper Of: Everything's Not Lost, Chris's shirt from the Shiver video, Coldplay @ Liverpool, Echo Arena 7/12/08, Oxegen 2011 performance Twitter Last.FM My Blog

28-03-2011, 11:04 PM	#8
Cyan Kat Meh Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12,717 Location: Yorkshire Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 287 Thanked 123 Times in 90 Posts	They won't play as people see them as 'depressing' there'll probably have some pop singer and someone like Paul McCartney or some other big band like U2 I'm not really sure __________________ I'm not a prophet or a stone age man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. Quote: Originally Posted by MaxRide;5120728 Do you only fart one frequency of light? tv's deep freeze david bowie lp's

29-03-2011, 05:02 AM	#9
Cobalt OH SUCH THE SHAME! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,304 My Mood: Location: Melbourne, Australia Gender: Country: Chat posts: 10 Thanks given: 159 Thanked 173 Times in 120 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Long Live Life;4750943 - Chris has the self deprecation and humour that we'll need for our games ! Huh??? __________________ my quotes are old and my body is weary this space for rent

02-04-2011, 02:38 PM	#10
Long Live Life Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 679 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by kat_iveson;4751034 They won't play as people see them as 'depressing' there'll probably have some pop singer and someone like Paul McCartney or some other big band like U2 I'm not really sure Coldplay often get stick for that in the UK, but I don't agree. Their last album -VLV is indeed quite dark in its theme - but it also has Strawberry Swing and Lovers in Japan, too decidely optimistic tracks. People forget the sunny optimism of Parachutes. Listen to it again. It's like the musical equivalent of strong sunshine. I've often said Chris has an uncanny knack of reflecting the mood of the times with the music he writes. They were young in 2000 and we were genuinely optimistic as a country in the UK at that time. By 2008 we'd grown disillusioned with two wars and the economic mood was darkening too. Coldplay reflect life and are not 'depressing'. They reflect life in all its moods. __________________ "When we did our last gigs at the O2, I went there by Tube. I was with all the Coldplay fans and not one single person recognised me." Chris Martin

02-04-2011, 02:39 PM	#11
Long Live Life Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 679 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by Cobalt;4751247 Huh??? I have a feeling we'll need lots of self-deprecation for these Olympics and our good sense of humour. The Olympic countdown clock has already stopped.... __________________ "When we did our last gigs at the O2, I went there by Tube. I was with all the Coldplay fans and not one single person recognised me." Chris Martin

02-04-2011, 03:01 PM	#12
Chloe_Martin Chrissy Bear <3 4evz Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,065 My Mood: Location: CHRIS MARTIN'S BED Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I'm going to the Olympics __________________ Christopher's little princess The king of our land always comes out with the wise words of wisdom (chrissy bear) AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW LIGHTS GO OUT AND I CAN'T BE SAVED AND I WILL TRY TO FIX YOU I USED TO RULE THE WORLD BEST DAY EVER!!! Sunday 15th March2009, 7:15pm, Acer Arena Door 11 Section 11 Row H Seat 235 Buckin' Love will never fade

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MartinFan One I Love Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,770 My Mood: Location: Florida Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 554 Thanked 213 Times in 116 Posts	Contactmusic.com Rockers Coldplay and Muse, and fellow British star Joss Stone, are among the acts who are lined up to perform at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London. The Yellow hitmakers are reportedly top of organisers' wish-list of acts to perform a specially-written track for the opening ceremony of the prestigious sporting event. Soul singer Stone, Supermassive Black Hole rockers Muse, and Blur frontman Damon Albarn are also in the running to join a star-studded line-up at the launch of the event in July next year (12). A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "Coldplay are the biggest stadium rockers in Britain today, and their style of anthemic music would be perfect for the Olympics. "(The opening song) needs to be something inspirational. The hope is that they would perform at the opening ceremony, as well as produce a recording of the track, which could help fund good causes in British sport." __________________ Light's will guide you home and ignite your bones and I will try to Fix You.... Chris Martin Munich, Germany 2012 QUOTE: "THAT'S TEAMWORK, MOTHER FUCKER!"