Coldplay @ the Olympics? Any one else gutted? - Page 2

Coeurli · 15-03-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola;5253740
I meant what I said. It was my impression that more people enjoyed that night's performances.
But it was definitely a better night for Coldplay. They one 1 award, which isn't a big difference from 0, but losing 3 was definitely a downer.
+Their performance was better, and Chris performed with NGHFB!

This!

Personally, I watched the Grammys and the Brits, and even Coldplay aside, I thought the Brits were much better, I enjoyed lots of performances, as opposed to the Grammys that were kind of a pain in the ass

Though I agree that Blur kinda sucked (for the 2-3 first songs). But otherwise it was a great ceremony

fakfak · 15-03-2012, 01:01 AM

I've never liked blur at all (except for Graham Coxon's playing), but their set at the brits was one of the worst things I've ever seen. Damon was clearly wasted, and if I didn't know Graham was off the bottle, I'd have sworn he was too. They looked like s^&t and sounded worse.

coldplaymom · 15-03-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola;5253740
I meant what I said. It was my impression that more people enjoyed that night's performances.
But it was a better night for Coldplay. They won 1 award, which isn't a big difference from 0 Grammys, but losing 3 was definitely a downer.
+Their performance was better, and Chris performed with NGHFB!

I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who Blur were.

Coeurli · 15-03-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253823
I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who The Blurr were.

It's just Blur, actually.

coldplaymom · 15-03-2012, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Coeurli;5253825
It's just Blur, actually.

Already corrected. That shows you how much I know and care about them.

Nikola · 15-03-2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253823
I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who Blur were.

Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think.

coldplaymom · 15-03-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola;5253835
Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think.

Sad but true.

When I moved here over 20 yrs ago, I knew more international artists. Not so much now.

Nikola · 15-03-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253855
Sad but true. When I moved here over 20 yrs ago, I knew more international artists. Not so much now.

Well, American anything is well known across the world.
So you're from France, Veronique?

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Originally Posted by Coeurli;5253825
It's just Blur, actually.

OMG Celine that's your 5555th post!!!1

fakfak · 15-03-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola;5253835
Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think.

Blur were fairly popular over here in the late 90's. I think Song 2 had some fairly big commercial impact over here, and Coffee and TV got a lot of airplay as I remember, certainly much more than most of their contemporaries.

I just always thought they were one of those bands that tried so hard to be "important" that they forgot that people listen to music to have a good time. And no one will EVER convince me that parklife is in any way a good song.

Coeurli · 15-03-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola;5253859

OMG Celine that's your 5555th post!!!1

Whatwhatwhat ?!

DAMN IT! I missed it!

SeldomSeenGirl · 15-03-2012, 09:30 PM

Heh, don't mean to stuff my nose in. I think they would be great for the Olympics, honestly, and a better chice than Blur (don't get me wrong I love Blur a lot, too). IDK I head a rumor somewhere that they might be recording a song for the Olympics (though not appearing) or something.
Though I'm not annoyed. They'll be in the US or Canada and I'm seeing them on that tour, heh.

SeldomSeenGirl · 15-03-2012, 09:37 PM

Also I forgot to toss it that I found the Brits (and all British award shows) FAR superior to the Grammys. IDK I just enjoyed it more. American award shows can class it up but they're very tacky and stupid at the same time. Chris Brown preformed there, for chissake.

Long Live Life · 16-03-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by _Tash;5253646

They will be in the US then for the MX tour (and performing at the Olympics involves pleasing the cameras).

Well as a Uk fan I feel a little miffed (and patronised by this remark). The world doesn't revolve around the US you know!

The UK has Coldplay fans too you know and each and every tour we're lucky if we get 5-10 shows in the Coldplay tour.

All I've seen lately of Coldplay is them on US TV talk shows giving interviews.

The Olympics is an important part of UK events in 2012, and whilst I realise the US is a much bigger country with 5x the population of the UK, we're getting a rough ratio even considering that.

So yes, Coldplay at the biggest event for the UK in the last 50 years please and less appearances on US talkshows (and more UK gigs)

Long Live Life · 16-03-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coeurli;5253743
This!

Personally, I watched the Grammys and the Brits, and even Coldplay aside, I thought the Brits were much better, I enjoyed lots of performances, as opposed to the Grammys that were kind of a pain in the ass

Though I agree that Blur kinda sucked (for the 2-3 first songs). But otherwise it was a great ceremony

You're right in terms of artists . Of course the Brits had Adele and Coldplay - both of which I adore.

My remark was directed at the presentation and organisation, not Coldplay winning/ not winning or the acts themselves.

The Brits was a shambles in its presentation and production and the US put us to shame (although I agree the acts on the BRITS were better)

LFDianne · 17-03-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Long Live Life;5255676
Well as a Uk fan I feel a little miffed (and patronised by this remark). The world doesn't revolve around the US you know!

The UK has Coldplay fans too you know and each and every tour we're lucky if we get 5-10 shows in the Coldplay tour.

All I've seen lately of Coldplay is them on US TV talk shows giving interviews.

The Olympics is an important part of UK events in 2012, and whilst I realise the US is a much bigger country with 5x the population of the UK, we're getting a rough ratio even considering that.

So yes, Coldplay at the biggest event for the UK in the last 50 years please and less appearances on US talkshows (and more UK gigs)

Please don't start up with the "Coldplay dont play in UK enough" complaint again. How many shows did they play in the UK/Europe last year? Festivals and the December arena tour? Over 20, I think. How many US shows did they do? 3 festivals, one benefit concert and one tv show concert (ACL taping to a very small audience).

15-03-2012, 12:21 AM	#16
Coeurli It's pronounced Curly Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 13,852 Location: 136 Low Street, The Little Apple. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,880 Thanked 1,492 Times in 847 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Nikola;5253740 I meant what I said. It was my impression that more people enjoyed that night's performances. But it was definitely a better night for Coldplay. They one 1 award, which isn't a big difference from 0, but losing 3 was definitely a downer. +Their performance was better, and Chris performed with NGHFB! This! Personally, I watched the Grammys and the Brits, and even Coldplay aside, I thought the Brits were much better, I enjoyed lots of performances, as opposed to the Grammys that were kind of a pain in the ass Though I agree that Blur kinda sucked (for the 2-3 first songs). But otherwise it was a great ceremony __________________ A dazzled Coldplay fan. Also known as R Célly, or Nikola's PR. COLDPLAY: "Four very attractive young men playing the sexiest music ever created that will melt both your heart and your brain at the same time." "We're a punk band, you know that" - CM Stade de France, Paris, 2.09.2012 The night I had eye-sex twice with The Martin

15-03-2012, 01:18 AM	#18
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,369 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 302 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Nikola;5253740 I meant what I said. It was my impression that more people enjoyed that night's performances. But it was a better night for Coldplay. They won 1 award, which isn't a big difference from 0 Grammys, but losing 3 was definitely a downer. +Their performance was better, and Chris performed with NGHFB! I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who Blur were.

15-03-2012, 01:19 AM	#19
Coeurli It's pronounced Curly Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 13,852 Location: 136 Low Street, The Little Apple. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,880 Thanked 1,492 Times in 847 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253823 I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who The Blurr were. It's just Blur, actually. __________________ A dazzled Coldplay fan. Also known as R Célly, or Nikola's PR. COLDPLAY: "Four very attractive young men playing the sexiest music ever created that will melt both your heart and your brain at the same time." "We're a punk band, you know that" - CM Stade de France, Paris, 2.09.2012 The night I had eye-sex twice with The Martin

15-03-2012, 01:21 AM	#20
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,369 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 302 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Coeurli;5253825 It's just Blur, actually. Already corrected. That shows you how much I know and care about them.

15-03-2012, 01:25 AM	#21
Nikola Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,276 Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 33 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253823 I didn't care for either event. I wouldn't have watched if Coldplay weren't performing. Overall I'd say the Grammys were better than the Brits. But then again, I live over here and am more familiar with most artists who performed at the Grammys. Until the Brits awards I didn't even know who Blur were. Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think.

15-03-2012, 01:01 AM	#17
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	I've never liked blur at all (except for Graham Coxon's playing), but their set at the brits was one of the worst things I've ever seen. Damon was clearly wasted, and if I didn't know Graham was off the bottle, I'd have sworn he was too. They looked like s^&t and sounded worse.

15-03-2012, 01:39 AM	#22
coldplaymom Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,369 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 302 Thanked 416 Times in 227 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Nikola;5253835 Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think. Sad but true. When I moved here over 20 yrs ago, I knew more international artists. Not so much now.

15-03-2012, 01:47 AM	#23
Nikola Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,276 Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 33 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by coldplaymom;5253855 Sad but true. When I moved here over 20 yrs ago, I knew more international artists. Not so much now. Well, American anything is well known across the world. So you're from France, Veronique? Quote: Originally Posted by Coeurli;5253825 It's just Blur, actually. OMG Celine that's your 5555th post!!!1

15-03-2012, 05:25 AM	#24
fakfak Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,914 My Mood: Location: Illinois Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 142 Thanked 94 Times in 79 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Nikola;5253835 Fair enough. Us Europeans know more American artists than vice versa, I think. Blur were fairly popular over here in the late 90's. I think Song 2 had some fairly big commercial impact over here, and Coffee and TV got a lot of airplay as I remember, certainly much more than most of their contemporaries. I just always thought they were one of those bands that tried so hard to be "important" that they forgot that people listen to music to have a good time. And no one will EVER convince me that parklife is in any way a good song.

15-03-2012, 09:24 AM	#25
Coeurli It's pronounced Curly Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 13,852 Location: 136 Low Street, The Little Apple. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1,880 Thanked 1,492 Times in 847 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Nikola;5253859 OMG Celine that's your 5555th post!!!1 Whatwhatwhat ?! DAMN IT! I missed it! __________________ A dazzled Coldplay fan. Also known as R Célly, or Nikola's PR. COLDPLAY: "Four very attractive young men playing the sexiest music ever created that will melt both your heart and your brain at the same time." "We're a punk band, you know that" - CM Stade de France, Paris, 2.09.2012 The night I had eye-sex twice with The Martin

15-03-2012, 09:30 PM	#26
SeldomSeenGirl In My Place Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 30 My Mood: Location: Washington, DC. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 2 Posts	Heh, don't mean to stuff my nose in. I think they would be great for the Olympics, honestly, and a better chice than Blur (don't get me wrong I love Blur a lot, too). IDK I head a rumor somewhere that they might be recording a song for the Olympics (though not appearing) or something. Though I'm not annoyed. They'll be in the US or Canada and I'm seeing them on that tour, heh.

15-03-2012, 09:37 PM	#27
SeldomSeenGirl In My Place Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 30 My Mood: Location: Washington, DC. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 2 Posts	Also I forgot to toss it that I found the Brits (and all British award shows) FAR superior to the Grammys. IDK I just enjoyed it more. American award shows can class it up but they're very tacky and stupid at the same time. Chris Brown preformed there, for chissake.

16-03-2012, 11:41 PM	#28
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 _Tash;5253646 They will be in the US then for the MX tour (and performing at the Olympics involves pleasing the cameras). Well as a Uk fan I feel a little miffed (and patronised by this remark). The world doesn't revolve around the US you know! The UK has Coldplay fans too you know and each and every tour we're lucky if we get 5-10 shows in the Coldplay tour. All I've seen lately of Coldplay is them on US TV talk shows giving interviews. The Olympics is an important part of UK events in 2012, and whilst I realise the US is a much bigger country with 5x the population of the UK, we're getting a rough ratio even considering that. So yes, Coldplay at the biggest event for the UK in the last 50 years please and less appearances on US talkshows (and more UK gigs) __________________ "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

16-03-2012, 11:45 PM	#29
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 Coeurli;5253743 This! Personally, I watched the Grammys and the Brits, and even Coldplay aside, I thought the Brits were much better, I enjoyed lots of performances, as opposed to the Grammys that were kind of a pain in the ass Though I agree that Blur kinda sucked (for the 2-3 first songs). But otherwise it was a great ceremony You're right in terms of artists . Of course the Brits had Adele and Coldplay - both of which I adore. My remark was directed at the presentation and organisation, not Coldplay winning/ not winning or the acts themselves. The Brits was a shambles in its presentation and production and the US put us to shame (although I agree the acts on the BRITS were better) __________________ "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

17-03-2012, 01:13 AM	#30
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	Quote: Originally Posted by Long Live Life;5255676 Well as a Uk fan I feel a little miffed (and patronised by this remark). The world doesn't revolve around the US you know! The UK has Coldplay fans too you know and each and every tour we're lucky if we get 5-10 shows in the Coldplay tour. All I've seen lately of Coldplay is them on US TV talk shows giving interviews. The Olympics is an important part of UK events in 2012, and whilst I realise the US is a much bigger country with 5x the population of the UK, we're getting a rough ratio even considering that. So yes, Coldplay at the biggest event for the UK in the last 50 years please and less appearances on US talkshows (and more UK gigs) Please don't start up with the "Coldplay dont play in UK enough" complaint again. How many shows did they play in the UK/Europe last year? Festivals and the December arena tour? Over 20, I think. How many US shows did they do? 3 festivals, one benefit concert and one tv show concert (ACL taping to a very small audience). __________________ 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!!!