Wow!
I am not sure if I wrote about the last Coldplay concert I attended, but even though at the time I went around telling everyone that it was such an amazing show, and one of the best concerts I'd ever been to, this one was even better!
Pre-show acts aside (the second support act I was definitely not impressed with) the whole show was just amazing! The stage was set up brilliantly, with globes that came down that sometimes just reflected colour lights, but at other times played video of the show as it was happening - the effect was superb. The lighting was great and the setlist, and indeed the arrangements of each track was fabulous.
Coldplay moved around the arena too, which was extremely cool. There was a thrust stage attached to the main arena stage that they performed a few songs on which was great - but more than that, at one point in the show (just before a small break) they walked halfway around the arena and set up stage towards the back and did a couple of songs there. I've never seen anything like that before and was extremely impressed!
I must also mention the 'break' music which is something most bands don't tend to put on (the only artist I have experienced do this is Darren Hayes) but they had designed a special track that was Viva La Vida mixed with the words 'Back in a while'. I doubt it sounds as good as it was, but it was rather novel, and put a lot more excitement into the wait for them to come back on stage.
Another cool thing that happened was before Coldplay came back on for the encore, everyone starting singing the 'Ohohohohoh's' from Viva La Vida! It was a magical moment! It really was, and when they came back on the stage Chris Martin looked pleased and started playing the accompanying notes on the piano. I've only ever heard people do uniform chanting of the artists name in other concerts, but it was really cool (and must have been amazing for the band) that everyone was singing their song to coax them out!
Chris Martin was amazing, as was all the band! They built a great rapport with the audience and I really really enjoyed myself, as I am sure so did everyone that was there.
A brilliant show!
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