[1-May-2012] Coldplay @ Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA

[gotcheese2768]

i would die! and probably cry if i heard it!

[busybeeburns]

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Coldplay performs at The Hollywood Bowl 05.01.12
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[Tash]

Hard Work Pays Off: Coldplay on the Mylo Xyloto Tour at the Hollywood Bowl

There was no comparison, was the buzz on the shuttle on the way home. People said that U2 was outdone and that no act would compare. You know what? They were right. The show was amazing. When Coldplay takes a show on the road they put their fans first creating a once in a lifetime experience. This show at the Hollywood Bowl on the first of May was no exception. I could list everything it had, but you would miss the magic of the show as a whole.

The musical moments were carefully orchestrated to work the crowd into emotional climaxes taking a wide palette of techniques to thrill and enthrall. The enthusiasm of the crowd was intoxicating as the fireworks surprise and confetti sprinkle from above. Songs were at the core, but the set and the showmanship changed listening to a lifetime experience. One feature that delighted the crowd was the use of balloons that were passed around through the bleachers until they were finally popped by security, emptying beautiful cut out tissue paper birds, hearts and butterflies. On every wrist there was a Mylo Xyloto wrist band that glowed in time to the music in brilliant and amazing colors. The fireworks were stellar in the air and the projections were customized to the architecture of the bowl.

The set list was aimed to please. Hurst Like Heaven, a personal favorite, opened the show. Its upbeat tempo whipped through the crowd as everyone shouted their loudest at the famous rockers. They played through a number of hits like Yellow, Lovers in Japan, and The Scientist, each song a wonderfully executed musical moment. For instance, Yellow was a brilliant set of yellow counterpointed with spots of glowing red adding visual detail to the set. Every note was perfect and all the sound captivating. One part that I didn’t expect to like was God Put a Smile on My Face. This song always rubbed me a little wrong, but the band went so all out, that I stood through the whole tune. Coldplay’s list of hits is so large that they can’t possibly play them all at one show. Trouble being one notable omission, was the favorite of the girl sitting to my right. The show was so amazing that she forgave the band for not playing it. Notably, the people on my right were as into the band as I was and their excitement made my experience even better.

There is nothing that this band will not do for their fans. The band is all over the stage. In fact, there are three stages exact. There is the regular bowl platform, an added platform so the band can play in the crowd and a third more towards the middle of the bandstands for one song. They work themselves into a frenzy. All of the band are dripping with the sweat of hard work. They apologize for it. But, this fan appreciates the exhausting show. At one moment they work so hard that Chris Martin near collapses on the stage. There is nothing that they won’t do for their fans. There is nothing they don’t do for their fans.

Okay, there is the list. There are fireworks, confetti blowers, strobes, bracelets, projections, separate stages, crowd surfing balloons and last but not least, the best rockers in the world. You’ve got to go to the new Coldplay show.

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[Tash]

Princess Of China

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ETIAW

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Viva La Vida

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Hurts Like Heaven

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Princess Of China

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Originally Posted by gotcheese2768;5290426
where?

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Originally Posted by iduran20;5290421
I just saw a picture of the night's planned setlist and "Til Kingdom Come" was on there. I wonder why they decided not to play it afterall.

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Didn't notice this, it was on the setlist and they didn't play it!!! Maybe tonite, maybe tonite..

thanks for all the vids and pics

[Tash]

Yellow

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[Jenjie]

blog:

Well, well, here we are again at yet another spectacular spectacular Coldplay concert. This past Tuesday I was lucky enough to visit the Hollywood Bowl with three of my friends and boyfriend in tow. A magical night of miracles where we barely made the Hollywood and Highland shuttle, and where we were able to picnic on not one, not two, but three bottles of wine (okay it was more like 3 mondo-bottles...), endless Brie and baguettes, cured meats, hummus, and my famous broccoli pasta salad.
A night to remember concluded with Chris Martin playing in the middle of the crowd, and ending with a medley of Clocks, Fix You (not a dry eye in the house), and Every Teardrop is a Waterfall. Not only did they play my one of all time favorites Lovers in Japan, but they also played classics like In My Place, Warning Sign, and The Scientist and new songs like Paradise and Charlie Brown. It was purely fantastic. [thanks '''mon amy''' http://amyturman.blogspot.co.uk/2012...ollywood.html]

[Jenjie]

Another one:
Last night we went and saw Coldplay at the Hollywood Bowl. We see at least 3-4 concerts a year, which isn't a ton compared to some of my friends, but it's enough to get us out of the house and keep us feeling young. Concerts still have the ability to almost make me teary eyed with eupohoria, even when I'm 22 weeks pregnant and not a lick of alcohol in my body. The common bonding experience of music is really just pure magic. Everyone singing along, swaying back and forth, cheering, hollering. It gives me chills.
I'm not the biggest Coldplay fan. I mean they're a great band and I respect their talent, but quite honestly I don't even own an entire album, just songs. When we had the opportunity to buy tickets 5 months ago though I knew it was probably the only chance I'd get to see such a legendary band live. Let me tell you they were amazing and I'm so glad we went. The show was so electric, energetic, exciting, and just good, good, good. They sound fantastic live and his energy is contagious. Trust me, that's saying a lot considering my condition.
The whole stadium received these wristbands when we entered and throughout the show at certain times they lit up in unison with the music. 17,000 light up neon wrists was a sight to see.
Baby bean loved the music too, and we've officially taken all three of our babies to concerts in utero. I think that's pretty cool and awesome [thanks '''four flights ''' http://fourflightsoffancy.blogspot.c...-coldplay.html ]

[Michelly]

I went to the show on May 1st, it was AWESOME!

[sepehr7]

there is no official filming? not fan filming i mean