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reviews:
sawinbaltimore:
This is my first post. Just wanted
to share what a great night it was. (Sorry to hear what happened to
the fans in Atlanta.. )
It was a really cool venue, Pier 6. Much smaller than I'd expected.
Cool light show, and enjoyed the closeups on the video screens behind
the band. They played most of the new album but neglected to play my
favorite song (Warning Sign). Oh well. I think they played a cover in
the middle of the set but I had no idea what it was. They also played
"Streets of Baltimore" (or something like that.) Played all
the "hits" off Parachutes. 2 song encore was In My Place &
Clocks. Chris made funny jokes - the one I'll always remember was when
he launched into "it's getting hot in here, so take off all your
clothes" in all seriousness during one of their songs (sorry I
forget which).
I will say that several people wound up sitting directly behind tall
poles that were part of the venue, and as far as I know they had no
way in advance of determining that when they bought their tickets. I
felt lucky to have an unobstructed view (well, as much as you can when
you're only 5 feet tall..)
Was anyone else there?
I wish I could do it all over again.
dyermaker73
simply amazing!!!!! best concert i've
seen so far, and i've seen quite a few, but coldplay beats them all!
(even though this is my second show, the first one doesn't count cause
it was at a huge music festivle last year, and you couldn't see let
alone hear them over the asshole's in the crowd anyway!!)
chris's voice is just absolutely beautiful, jonny's guitar work was
out of this world! even though it was a fairly large venue chirs made
it seem smaller and talked to the crowd, and gave lots of love to the
people in the back, i can't remember all of the set list, but they opened
with politik, and in no particular order spies, trouble, don't panic,
a sing along to yellow, streets of baltimore (country tune for us baltimore
folk), god put a smile on your face, green eye's, rush of blood to the
head the scientist (beautiful!!!) everythings not lost, and encoure
was clocks (i think) in my place, and life is for living.
so yeah it was a perfect night, nice weather and beautiful music! can't
get much better!!
ALPHA_NUMERIC:
That was the best show by any band that me and my girl have seen in
the last 5 or more years!!! Chris is phenominal at getting the crowd
into it and the other guys are just solid as a rock! The crowd and energy
were unreal for a Monday night!! I sang my voice gone. Coldplay is without
a doubt the best thing that could have happened to music in these times.
When Chris was playing "The Scientist" I just imagined him
playing that at the World Trade Center in the days after last September.
It would have brought everyone to their knees. Amazing.
suli1979:
The show was awesome! The last time
I saw them was last year, at Radio City Music Hall. The set was shorter
and the crowd was blah...Chris had to urge them to to stand up! They
did so for a few seconds before sitting back down again! Anyway, I definitely
had a great time and the set was awesome. I have a little story though.
I got to the pavilion early and went to the restroom near the entrance
for the stage. All of a sudden, I heard screaming as I was trying to
buckle my belt. Turns out, Chriswas greeting a few fans and I missed
it! All because of my stupid belt!
Bubble McNeil
Oh Gosh!!!!!!!!!! I just don’t know
what to say.
I am a French who missed their show in Paris on June 20th, cause they
cancelled it, I don’t know why. Then I miss their performance in Paris
again 3 weeks ago ‘cause I had to come to Delaware for studies.
Going to Baltimore was unexpected to me, but I have two friends of mine
visiting me who surprisingly took me there…..
Awesome!!!! We were suppose to stay at the back in the grass, but bad
boys as we are we decided to come near to the stage. And when Chris
told us to move forward, we were so happy. I was standing, sticking
to the stage, on the left. Dream. I couldn’t stop pinching myself to
see if that was true. I cried when Chris sang “The Scientist”, the most
beautiful song I have ever heard. Ok, I was drunk too!
I was wondering how you, American, would react, and you were great.
Lol, there was this girl keeping on yelling “You’re so hot!!!”… And
the Pavilion is tremendous.
Shame that my understanding of English limited me to understand all
Chris’ comments.
But yes, this was a real moment of happiness……..
katiemac:
dude the show last night was amazing. that was the first time i saw
them live and i can't wait to see them again. i can't stop smiling every
time i think of it, it was just so great. words can't describe how much
i loved it. coldplay rocks. my friend and i got so close to the stage....it
really was the best concert. i absolutely loved it.
Mcatone:
Yeah..it really was a great freakin
show. First time seeing them and first time at that venue. I also liked
how Chris said "don't be afraid to rush the stage" after the
first song.
I knew how much I liked their music, but I didn't realize he was going
to be that much of a showman. They really are one of the best bands
and best live bands out there.
AmicusMundi:
the show in baltimore last night rocked!
the band was great, the sound was great, the venue was great....awesome.
i thought pier 6 was gonna be like the e-center in camden (yuck) thank
god it was MUCH better. it was completely worth driving an hour and
ahalf to get there. coming home took even longer but at least i got
to listen to the iggles kick the redskins' ass on the radio! still can't
believe i missed CP when they were in philly! argh! oh well there's
always next time....
Heathbar:
God, the show was awsome
Last night was my fourth time seeing them, and they get better every
time. I think I was standing next to Bubble McNeil, but I wasn't the
girl screaming out to Chris. She was a dork, plus I couldn't hear what
Chris was saying half the time 'cause she was talking about Chris during
the whole damn show. Listen to the music anyone? But I think her and
her friend where a little more than slightly drunk so hopefully there
not like that all the time.
But I digress, 'The Scientist', 'Green Eyes', 'Clocks', and suprisingly
enough 'In My Place' where such great highlights for me. Oh god, and
the new intro to 'Spies' blew me away, those guys are just too cool.
I loved the vibe between Jonny and Chris, and the crowd singing along
to all the songs. It was soooo great. I lost my voice by the end of
the night, I swear I don't know how Chris does it.
HarmonicaPlayer
I don't think that words can describe
the show last night! For the 2nd time i got the chance to play up on
stage with band. At the hfstival a few years back chris picked me up
out of the crowd to join them in playing "don't panic". Being
in total shock and having no idea what was going on Chris handed me
a harmonica and yelled in my ear, "fuckin blow into this as loud
as you can when i tell you!!!". It was one of the coolest things
to ever happen to me. So last night when chris told everyone to "feel
free to come up to the front" i jumped up and got in the very front
and center. When he said that they were about to play "Don't panic"
i got the harmonica out that they gave me at the hfstival, and i started
yelling at him. He looked down and kinda looked at me for a few seconds
and help me up on stage once again to play "Don't panic".
It was sooooo fuckin fun playing with them, and once again an incredible
experience! The whole show was amazing. Everything was right on! After
the show i waited outside the venue for an hour and a half and finally
the band came out and i got to meet and talk with everybody. The whole
night was to good to be true, and i woke up this morning wondering if
it was a dream. Thank you Coldplay for being the best fuckin band in
the world.
Darth Halibut
This was the first
time I've seen Coldplay in concert, and I must say, it was amazing.
Having my favorite band play twenty minutes from my house is such a
privelege (props to everyone who drove so long to get here) and I'm
still in shock. Chris was so cool, and his rendition of "Hot In
Here" was as funny as hell. Yellow was awesome, him letting the
crowd just take it, and of course Streets Of Baltimore was great. Best
concert ever.
tigerjus:
so i was front and center (3rd row)
last night, magical as everyone has said for sure. here are some memories
to share as i can recall....
.Will came out front of the venue prior to the show and posed for a
great picture with my GF, very nice guy
.soundcheck (the new songs that they are toying with sound superb and
quite wonderful -yes indeed 'full of wonder'
.nice venue on the harbor, Chris mentioned that it feels as though we
are floating.
.Chris asked how the people in the back were and said that the large
screens should help their view, (and that the screens would be showing
Jaws 1 and Jaws 2 later on)
."hello, we're system of a down, don't boo.....then while singing
'Trouble' he briefly goes "wake up" in Chop Suey voice. very
funny.
.....of course 'Hot in Here' is a classic rendition
..Chris then says that the day prior he was informed that Maryland is
known as the "crack capital of America" to which the crowd
very strangely cheers to, he says"no, no we can try to find something
else for you to be proud of, then the guys played 'streets of Baltimore'
''''after the Harmonica kid's display Chris says "that was some
of the worst harmonica playing i have ever heard, we should take the
harmonica, melt it, turn it into hancuffs, cuff him and throw him into
the harbor...he is a riot, that is funny stuff
...."this is it, last song, goodbye" crowd frowns "awwwww"
Chris replies "don't say awww, you know the deal, we leave, you
cheer loudly and we come back for a couple more"
...panties thrown on stage from a very vocal female, (though none of
the guys seemed very interested in picking up the sweaty garment).
...Chris ended the show stating thanks , and that they really had a
good time playing....it was heartfelt and I believe him....
Thank You So Much To The Greatest Band in The World! Life is for Living!
heather:
I have been going to concerts for 10 years now and have seen everybody
more then once, this show was in my top ten concerts.
My sister and I just walked down to the 6th row and sat there,
our seats were originally in the back. When the show started Chris told
the crowd to come down to the stage. I was right up front, stage right!!!!
I loved every moment. I have thought for a while now that we have seen
all the best there can be, that we have to soak in bands like U2, RHCP,Springsteen,
and so on. But Colplay have transcended my expectations. There is something
magical about being a witness to brilliant music, and this was most
definitely magical. If you haven't seen them run, don't walk. Besides
the great music Chris is quite funny. Does anyone remember what song
he said, It's getting hot in here let's take off all your clothes? Funny
guy.
JessieUK
It was an asskicking show last night.
I am still on a high today, and thankfully that passed me thru my hangover
painlessly! 4hrs sleep b4 work - not bad!
Bloody hell - Coldplay ... Damn proud I was, just damn proud. It was
a serious performance that could have been in the sitting room at home.
Speechless really - !
Who was the geezer with the Georgie X? I tried to get you closer to
the front! Hard luck!!!
Thank you guys for posting the quotes and stories - they were all a
bit of a blur in my mind ... Crack city though, that f-ing cracked me
up!!!
Truly, what diamond musicians England has given us! Last night, oh yeah
... I was definitely proud to be English - my ties were definitely revisited!
Come back again soon, and the offer of a decent cuppa is still here
....
Oh-so-happy-!
Stitch:
My ears are still ringing. It will
definitely go down as one of the best concerts I have been to. Chris
is so passionate and so energetic. Talk about talented. What a bonus
that he invited us to join him in front of the stage. I thought that
God had answered my prayers. I could have listened to them play all
night long. I have to admit that as the night went on all I could think
about as I sang along was how much I REALLY wanted Chris' sweaty shirt.
Then when he changed, all I could think about was how much I wanted
him to take his shirt off
Notlost:
I couldn't believe how amazing they
were. It was my first Coldplay show, and I love them now more than ever.
I'm writing a review of the show for my college newspaper, so check
it out online if you guys get the chance.
Did anyone besides me stick around after the show to meet the band?
Will is the coolest guy, so nice to everyone, friendly and talkative.
Chris was in an obvious hurry but no biggie, at least he came out and
signed my stuff and said hello.
That show SO made my week.
Hope everyone else enjoyed it too.
katmac:
I ended up going to the show alone
because my friend couldn't make it. I had a seat in the lawn, and then
I managed to make my way up front and ended up in second row!!! (I ended
up right next to the French guys in the earlier thread) I've been a
fan for years but this is the first time I saw them live, they were
just amazing. I also waited for and hour and a half to meet them after
the show, and it was so worth it, they were so nice and friendly.
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