Coldplay can't vary their setlists can they?

TryWhistlingThis · 22-10-2011, 05:05 AM

There was one thing which prevented me from going to more than one VLV show and that is, judging from reviews, the setlists are quite identical to one another. There's the odd change here or there but 90% of the songs and running order seems to be in tact. I'm guessing this is for technical reasons such as staging and lighting? I'd love to see them just do a new list each night, it just makes the surprise more thrilling.

If I had to think of something that frustrates me with Coldplay, it would be that just as it would be any other act.

Caroline · 22-10-2011, 05:15 AM

They don't change the setlist often because of lighting for the songs. I have to say that the fact that they don't change it up shouldn't stop you from going. They always give it everything they have. I promse if you go, you won't be disappointed. Also, don't check the setlist beforehand and perhaps you will be surprised.

TryWhistlingThis · 22-10-2011, 05:27 AM

There's certainly no question of them not giving their best. It's just kind of like watching the same thing twice though. As bigger fan I am of him, Sting does this a lot too but what is really frustrating is that when he shares an anecdote with the audience, not only is it the same but he actually uses the same words, phrases and sentences, almost like a script.

I got the symphonicities album and blu-ray before going to the concert and I was a little shocked when he started telling precisely the same story relating to the inspiration for Why Should I Cry For You. I m ean, exactly the same tone, choice of words, everything. An excellent concert, my favourite in fact, but if I had paid for two shows, not only would I have owned a copy at home, I would have paid to see it live twice again.

Lihyahm · 22-10-2011, 05:27 AM

'staging and lighting' is no excuse. Radiohead had an elaborate light show on the In Rainbows tour and still played a different set every night.

LFDianne · 22-10-2011, 05:48 AM

Bruce, whom Coldplay admire greatly, even calls audibles during his concerts, so not even the band knows what they're going to play next sometimes! Most of you are too young to remember, but back in the 80s, it wasn't uncommon for Bruce to play a 3-4 hour set.

Lore · 22-10-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lihyahm;5044415
'staging and lighting' is no excuse. Radiohead had an elaborate light show on the In Rainbows tour and still played a different set every night.

Once I asked to the oracle about it and she said it was because of the lighting. For me it's a bad excuse but who knows

Black Rose · 23-10-2011, 09:16 PM

It's so they only have to remember the words and how to play those 15 or so songs

22-10-2011, 05:05 AM	#1
TryWhistlingThis Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Coldplay can't vary their setlists can they? There was one thing which prevented me from going to more than one VLV show and that is, judging from reviews, the setlists are quite identical to one another. There's the odd change here or there but 90% of the songs and running order seems to be in tact. I'm guessing this is for technical reasons such as staging and lighting? I'd love to see them just do a new list each night, it just makes the surprise more thrilling. If I had to think of something that frustrates me with Coldplay, it would be that just as it would be any other act.

22-10-2011, 05:15 AM	#2
Caroline Be A Bright Red Rose Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,068 My Mood: Location: Home, where I wanted to go... Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 74 Times in 29 Posts	They don't change the setlist often because of lighting for the songs. I have to say that the fact that they don't change it up shouldn't stop you from going. They always give it everything they have. I promse if you go, you won't be disappointed. Also, don't check the setlist beforehand and perhaps you will be surprised. __________________ I'm aware of everyone running around and there's always a panic about something. The rains coming down, the wrist bands aren't working or Will-he's benched pressed too much and his abs have burst. I don't know what the problems might be, Guy's just become too handsome to be lit properly or Jonny's fingers have begun to move too fast and he can play too many notes. Whatever the problem is, I always enjoy watching it get solved before 9pm.

22-10-2011, 05:48 AM	#5
LFDianne Biggest Will Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,813 My Mood: Location: Standing next to Will at KROQ, Los Angeles Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 260 Times in 93 Posts	Bruce, whom Coldplay admire greatly, even calls audibles during his concerts, so not even the band knows what they're going to play next sometimes! Most of you are too young to remember, but back in the 80s, it wasn't uncommon for Bruce to play a 3-4 hour set. __________________ Dianne 08/20/05 Irvine 2/06/06 Anaheim 7/14/08 Inglewood 11/25/08 Anaheim 7/18/09 Carson 07/19/09 Irvine 8/3/11 UCLA 9/15/11 Austin City Limits Taping 9/16/11 Austin City Limits Festival 10/17/11 the ellen show taping 10/18/11 KROQ studio, LA 2/8/12 Club Nokia 2/9/12 Jimmy Kimmel 4/28/12 San Jose 5/1/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/2/12 Hollywood Bow 5/3/12 American Idol Taping 5/4/12 Hollywood Bowl 5/5/12 KROQ Weenie Roast 6/28/12 Tampa 6/29/12 Miami 12/30/12 BROOKLYN, NY!!!

22-10-2011, 06:25 AM	#6
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	Quote: Originally Posted by Lihyahm;5044415 'staging and lighting' is no excuse. Radiohead had an elaborate light show on the In Rainbows tour and still played a different set every night. Once I asked to the oracle about it and she said it was because of the lighting. For me it's a bad excuse but who knows

23-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#7
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,537 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 106 Times in 84 Posts	It's so they only have to remember the words and how to play those 15 or so songs __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

22-10-2011, 05:27 AM	#3
TryWhistlingThis Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There's certainly no question of them not giving their best. It's just kind of like watching the same thing twice though. As bigger fan I am of him, Sting does this a lot too but what is really frustrating is that when he shares an anecdote with the audience, not only is it the same but he actually uses the same words, phrases and sentences, almost like a script. I got the symphonicities album and blu-ray before going to the concert and I was a little shocked when he started telling precisely the same story relating to the inspiration for Why Should I Cry For You. I m ean, exactly the same tone, choice of words, everything. An excellent concert, my favourite in fact, but if I had paid for two shows, not only would I have owned a copy at home, I would have paid to see it live twice again.

22-10-2011, 05:27 AM	#4
Lihyahm Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'staging and lighting' is no excuse. Radiohead had an elaborate light show on the In Rainbows tour and still played a different set every night.