Coldplay

[ollyh]

Nice to see such a positive thread on here regarding Coldplay for once, I'd waited a long time to see them and they didn't disappoint, an outstanding headlining performance I'd say, memorable singalongs, plenty of hits, some very decent sounding new songs and superb light show with the fireworks and lasers, one of the best bands I've seen in the 4 glastos I've been to.

[windy_miller]

Last time I saw them in 2005, they did an excellent performance of a load of mediocre songs. I couldn't bring myself to sit through 2 hours of tedium again.

[camperman]

Kinda surprising me how much praise Coldplay's set is getting. I really like Coldplay and enjoyed the set but I think Elbow absolutely blew them out the water tbh

Edited June 28, 2011 by camperman

[camperman]

Did you actually watch it?

[ukslim]

Do you know, I don't think I'm ever going to see Coldplay. My head says I'd love it. People I trust tell me if I saw them live, I'd love it.

The more recent songs are good (by "more recent", I mean "since Clocks", because I am middle aged).

But I have so many negative feelings towards them, because Yellow is so horrible, and when they first showed up they came across as Radiohead wannabes. My heart won't let me embrace them.

And that's why I went to Shangri La on Saturday at 10.

[weatherman]

Was not going to see Coldplay but was chatting to security bod manning one of those three scaffold towers & asking what they were for. I had originally thought they were for TV cameras but their angle was wrong. Was told it is a top secret laser show which the band payed for themselves. Whilst very effective, £350k for a 3.5 minutes? Maybe they wanted to out-do U2.

[Jackmypie]

Mate how do you think I felt I was asleep for them. ARGHHHHH!!!!! :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

[KaleidoscopeEyes]

Easily the highlight of my weekend!

[Bluearsedfly]

Coldplay were brilliant.

The start with a new track and fireworks was very cool.

[andymk]

Do you know, I don't think I'm ever going to see Coldplay. My head says I'd love it. People I trust tell me if I saw them live, I'd love it.

The more recent songs are good (by "more recent", I mean "since Clocks", because I am middle aged).

But I have so many negative feelings towards them, because Yellow is so horrible, and when they first showed up they came across as Radiohead wannabes. My heart won't let me embrace them.

And that's why I went to Shangri La on Saturday at 10.

[Dominic1983]

Got so drunk I barely remember their set whatsoever, so so annoyed with myself!

[Gnomicide]

Brilliant. Best show of the weekend, atmosphere was superb. I was expecting something great and got something better.

[Carolandmatt]

2 words. f**king AWESOME!

[LittlemissC]

I'm just watching on catch up again and they totally nailed it, great performance and I'll be seeing them again at T.

[pertore]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnfT8H7G39Y

They were awesome indeed. Gave it their all, and really got a response from the crowd.

[Bisque]

Just great. I looked like this for most of it >>>

Unemotional??? Wooooahhh wooaah woooooaaaahhh (or something similar).

[ollyh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnfT8H7G39Y

They were awesome indeed. Gave it their all, and really got a response from the crowd.

[SK1971]

Just loved those two, an absolutely perfect pairing.

[MEGABOWL]

Just loved those two, an absolutely perfect pairing.

[SK1971]

I was there and slightly worse for wear but thought they were incredible. When I woke up the next day I had a hazy recollection of catching an enormous balloon. Since I have got back I have watched the performance on tv and cannot see any sign of the balloons, what song did they bounce out onto the crowd?

[gazza_20]

Thought Coldplay were unreal, best of the weekend by a fair distance I'd have said. I don't agree that Elbow were more worthy headliners but then I'm not really a fan of Elbow, went to give them ago and not my cup of tea but fairplay to people who did enjoy them.