Coldplay @ BBC Radio Theatre, London 30/08/2008 [Nettiereport]

Aug 30, 2008

Coldplay @ BBC Radio Theatre, London 30/08/2008 [Nettiereport]

A.k.a when a shitty day turns into a fabulous one!

I had to work today, which sucked loads. I was hoping to get the day off so I could get down to the BBC Radio Theatre in time to see Coldplay arriving, but alas due to work [and other bogus mishaps], I got there too late…

When I did get there, there were a few autograph hunters - you know, the ones that sell their signed pictures on eBay [shock, horror!] and two other diehard Coldplay fans [Hey Jeff and Maria!].

So we were all hanging out without having tickets [sounds familiar....LOL!]. Apparently, it looks like nobody from the fansites/forums had won, which begged the question of who actually did win. Well, I’ll let you know a little later on…

Anyways, I spotted Kelly, who is Coldplay’s security coodinator and I went over to say hello. He was shocked that anyone knew who he was and was giving me jokes. It was nice to meet him because I was wondering where he was at Coldplay’s Brixton show. I think he’s awesome and does a good job.

I also spotted Chloe - Jonny Buckland’s other half, who had arrived with baby Violet in arms. I didn’t have a proper look at Violet. All I saw was a mass of blond hair and big blue/green eyes.

Also saw Phil Harvey and I went over to say hi. He knows about MyColdplay.com and says he likes my site [:D]. Maria told him she was from Coldplaybootlegs.com. He feigned anger by saying ‘Bootlegs? Don’t like the sound of that!’ LOL! He’s very shy and didn’t want to have his photo taken. Apparently he knows all about the sudden interest in him, him being the ‘5th member’ of the band and all that. I don’t think he likes the attention, bless him. He’s just a mild-mannered dude, who doesn’t want the limelight.

We were also talking with others in Coldplay’s crew, who were hanging out near the front door. We did mention that we didn’t have tickets and sure enough, not soon afterwards, 3 tickets were handed out. Result! All in all 7 folks that didn’t have tickets got in, including us. Thanks so much Coldplay!!!

Maria and I needed the loo so we nipped to McDonald’s. By the time we got back, Coldplay had already left the building! Jeff got his guitar signed by Chris. It was the one that Chris broke at the Brixton gig and handed it to him. He said they passed by really fast [trying to avoid the eBay autohunters] and he just about got that…DAGNAMMIT!

Other people started to arrive about 4.30/5pm. The crowd looked a little older than your normal Coldplay concert goers. We were thinking that maybe they were just the sort of folks that attend all the BBC functions - you know like The Antiques Roadshow and Bargain Hunt. It was bizzare.

When we were let in an through security we were put in a holding room before being let into the theatre. The average age of that room must’ve been about 50, I ain’t kidding you. I could count the number of young people on my hands!

We were waiting patiently/impatiently, hovering near the door. Doors were meant to open at 6pm, but things were running late. We didn’t get seated until about 6.20. As we were first, we could choose where we wanted to sit, so we plonked ourselves front and centre.

Dermot O’Leary came out about 6.45 to let us know that he had had a good interview with Coldplay and was really excited to see them live and told us not to film/take photos and just enjoy the concert with our own eyes. He saw me in the front row and said ‘How did you get there?’. LOL!!! I didn’t even know he knew who I was. He also said I’m just pinching myself that I’m at a Coldplay gig. I went over and pinched his leg, yes he was that close! He also said we could stand up, which was a godsend. I can’t be dealing with seated gigs!

I took a few photos of the stage setup. Jonny’s guitar effects board spans 4 levels! WOW! I forgot to take a pic of that. They also had a few more guitars, that I hadn’t seen before, all brightly painted.

So, just after 7pm Coldplay hit the stage. They aired the preceeding news report, which let you know we were live and direct from the BBC Radio Theatre. Demot O’Leary came back on stage donning a millitary coat [I wonder is the boys boys let him keep it? Nah!]. It was such a thrill to see the band come on stage. I got the shock of my life when I saw Chris’ hair. He’d shaved it all off! He came over to us and shook our hands before they launched into Life in Technicolor, which sounds great every time I hear it. We sung all the ‘Ahs’ and I was air drumming, as I do…

I could smell Chris’ aftershave after he came over to us. He smelt so goooood. Both he and Guy had their shirts opened a few buttons down and we could see their pectoralz a bit. I of course, nearly fainted. Mancandy ahoy!

Next up was Violet Hill, which was great. The crowd were well into it, singing away. It had a more drawn out ending, which I liked. Chris kept singing the wrong words. He drives me nuts when he does that.

Chris had his back to us during Clocks, because the piano was on the right hand side of the stage. He was rocking out and so was I. Guy came into the centre of the stage, where Chris stands. He was so close I could touch him. He was wearing the red grandad shirt this time. He was look fiiiiiine. During the song Chris started singing the lyrics of The Verve’s new song ‘Love is Noise’. You couldn’t really hear the ad-libbing that clearly.

Chris started to chat to the crowd. He said thank you for coming and I said ‘Thank you!’. He noticed our t-shirts [I was wearing a Reading 2008 one and Jeff's was Pearl Jam] and Maria’s shorts and commented on that and said what an attractive audience we are. He also said that they’d just come back from America ‘after 12 years’.

Everyone was clapping to Viva La Vida, which was a stormer. I couldn’t hear the string parts that well though. The ‘Oohs’ at the end were perfection because you could hear the vocals coming straight from Guy and Jonny, not just through the mics. Absolutely beautiful harmonies that left me tingling.

Chris was all over the stage and was on the edge of it too, right in front of us, so he was really REALLY close. I could’ve caught him in my arms if I’d wanted. I wanted to reach out and touch his hand, but I daren’t. He also got very sweaty going on into the set. Having Chris Martin DNA flung about in front you isn’t a bad thing really…

42 was amazing. During the middle section Chris was doing his spasmodic dancing and then the band came together in front of Will and just went for it.

Chris started to play The Hardest Part then stopped to say that he was hot and asked us if he could take his jacket off. He turned around and saw that the others had already taken their off ages ago and commented that they always take them off ‘before band protocol is allowed. What can I do about it? Nothing!’. That was funny. He also played the song solo at the piano because he said ‘Two of us like the song and two of us don’t.’ and ‘notice that none of the others are playing on it. It’s an ego trip!’. It’s a good song and Maria and I were singing every word, unlike most of the audience. It was very surprising to hear Chris start off singing the song in a lower register. It took a little getting use to. Was glad when he reverted to his normal falsetto pitch halfway through. And at the end of the song, how raspy his voice got was very emotive. Brought a lump to my throat. Also his pianowork was sublime. He’s such a great pianist.

Chinese Sleep Chant was lush and I was able to hear/see what Chris was singing and sing along.

I like the funky/techno version of God Put A Smile and it was great to hear that live - finally. Jeff and Maria weren’t so sold on it. Will’s drumming is ace - really fast. It was over in a flash.

Chris starts chatting again and asked whether we were going to see R.E.M. after the show. I just said I didn’t have money and he dedicated Yellow to them. It’s one of Coldplay’s best songs, so obviously everyone was down with that one. At the end of the song I was singing really loudly and Chris looks at me and says ‘Hey, you’ve got a nice voice’. Whoa!!!! Then he holds the final note a really long time. I love it when he does that.

Lost! was an absolute dream. The pounding drums, Chris’ dancing. He was dancing right in front of me at times and there was eye contact [*dies*]. We was appreciatin’ each others moves that’s for sure. I don’t think I will ever forget that…I DANCED WITH CHRIS MARTIN!

I must say that Will’s vocals were top notch on this song and on every song. He really compliments Chris and is a great and solid support.

They were meant to play What If, but Chris just went off on a tangent, much to the confusion off Jonny, Guy and Will, who had to scamble, swaping over guitars and remembering beats etc. I love it when Chris gets spontaneous.

Trouble was introduced as ‘Our oldest song, written before most of you were even in your 40s’, referring to the fact that the audience was mainly middle aged people. Will was aboslutely shocked that Chris had said such a thing and was looking over at Jeff in disbelief. You can definitely hear my voice at the end of this :D.

Then they played The Scientist and I think Will forgot how to play this because they’ve mainly been playing it acoustically so far this tour. Ah, those Chris Martin curveballs - dontcha just love ‘em? It was lovely to have a bit of a nostalgia trip. I wish they’d play more older songs, but alas no.

Lovers in Japan was fabulous. We didn’t get tons of confetti falling over the place , which was good. You were able to appreciate the song that much more. The song was dedicated to Dermot O’Leary, which was nice.

Chris teased us with ‘Should we play one more song? Should we stay, or should we go?’ Duh! Of course we want more!. I liked how he suddenly got all formal when he said ‘We will do one more and then we will leave you to go about your business. Good Evening!’ LOL!

It was absolutely lovely to hear Death And All His Friends live for the first time. I’ve been so looking forward to it. The song was dedicated to Phil Harvey, who had just celebrated his birthday recently. Then the band left the stage.

Well, that’s as far as the Radio 2 broadcast goes, but we were making so much noise that the band came back on stage and Chris was basically taking requests. I said that I wanted to hear ‘Yes’ and he said maybe we could do that. We also had a ‘one on one’ :P. He asked me what whether I was going to the O2 gigs in December. I told him all the gigs I was going to and he said ‘Awesome. Well, we’ll be good at all of them! [footage is on the full video which was uploaded to the Radio 2 webiste.]. They opted to play Strawberry Swing [which some numpty has earlier yelled out as 'Strawberry Hill' LOL!]. It was fantasically sweet with everyone clapping along [at my behest]. Jonny was putting in some fine guitarwork, which he had been doing all evening. This man is truly a legend. He’s so calm and just does the business without fanfare. Then they left the stage again. I thought we’d get at least another song, but no - they were gone!

I’m so honoured to have been witness to such a lovely, intimate gig, which I don’t think I’ll get to see the likes of again. It was even more special than the Koko gig I was at back in 2005.

The only drawbacks were - they didn’t give us time to breath between songs, they came thick and fast, which was a bit of a pity. I’m guessing because it was an hour long show, they had to get as much in as possible, which figures. What also was a pity was this backing track thing. I dunno why they use it. It’s quite weird listening back to the live recording. The vocals on Chinese Sleep Chant have a bit of a delay to it and also the end of 42 was spoilt because of it. Whether things will be remedied is down to the powers that be.

Oh yeah, what else can I say. Guy actually talked to me! After Chris was going on about R.E.M. I asked him whether he was going and he said no. He took his earpiece out so he could hear me, bless him. Also when they were leaving the second time he saw I was sad they didn’t play ‘Yes’ and was asking me what was wrong.

One funny thing that happened during the show was, Guy’s mic was slipping down, so he was cocking his head to the side, trying to sing into it. A tech hops up and puts it upright, but he ajdusts it too high, so Guy had to go on tippy-toes just to sing down it. That was too funny…

Outside there were quite a few hangers on. Those eBay people were back again too. Chris and Guy gave everyone the slip by leaving at the side entrance. We got Phil, Jonny and Will, who left via the front entrance. I persuaded Phil to sign my AROBTTH album cover. He wrote ‘Phil <3 mycoldplay.com’ :D. Will and Jonny also signed my setlist. We were interviewed by Radio 2 and BBC 4, so watch this space…

Big love goes out to Debs Wild [who came looking for me after the gig and said she saw us going crazy down the front], Hoppy, Miller and Franksy- love you all. Thanks so much!

All in all, it was fantastic night and well worth trekking for.

A few pictures from the gig are here.

21 Comments, Comment or Ping

hewhodontknowSHIT!

always bully your way in don’t you? you’re pathetic

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

Oh God. Haters in the place…..LOL!!!

You’re the one who’s pathetic mate. Who did I bully? Did I hold a gun to someone’s head? No, I don’t think so….

Jealously is a terrible thing………………

Take your negativity and shove it right up your ARSE! Coz you don’t know JACK SHIT!

Aug 31st, 2008
Julie

omg hate u! jk
your so lucky ):
i cant belive you actully got to talkto guy berryman i would have died or fainted!
you so lucky!!!!

Aug 31st, 2008
Deborah

Hi!
How lucky you are!
Thanks for the fantastic review!

Kisses from Brazil!

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

You’re welcome

Yeah, Guy was alright. Usually he doesn’t do the eye contact thing, but this time around he was looking at us and was laughing when I was bowing down when they came back on stage.

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

And….

I couldn’t give a shit whether I am credited or not for this….

You’ve never credited me for anything before, so why start now…? LOL!!

I was there and YOU WEREN’T!

And that’s all that really matters at the end of the day…

Aug 31st, 2008
Mary of the Sea

hey jennifer awesome review you made!
so many good souvenirs…. will remember it forever!
my god im packing my case and it just weights too much, wish me luck with it lool

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

Girl, you better sit on that thang…LOL!

Or maybe I should come and sit on it….ROFL!

I sent you a text. Please call me back when you’re ready.

Aug 31st, 2008
Deborah

Hello!
It was my post on Coldplaying. I didn’t know that I’m not supposed to post anything from your blog there. I’m so sorry! When I posted your review yesterday, I gave all credits for you, but today the links has gone (and it wasn’t me, believe me).

I’m so sorry again!

Your review is AMAZING!

Kisses!

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

Debroah, don’t you worry about a thing hun. It’s not your fault that people are petty…

Rock on hun!

Aug 31st, 2008
Gise_Honey

wwoooww Nattie.. your review was amazing!!!

thanks for all pics!!!

You are a great and real fan of Coldpay =)

Kiss and love from Argentina

Aug 31st, 2008
Nettie

Hey bebe! Thanx for stopping by…;)

Love ya!

Aug 31st, 2008
Steve J

Nettie, you cheeky mush! Over 50 indeed? The guy standing next to Marie (2 to your left) is 26, and the guy standing next to him (moi), is 38. So dont think your age assumption is accurate. And as for Chris dancing with you??? In your dreams honey. He was just having a wicked time performing.
I’ll go along with DNA bit though… yes we were all dripped on several times as we were so close - lol. Never will I go to another gig as good as that. Intimate is not accurate enough to describe. It was like Chris, Jonny, Guy & Will just popping around to my place and setting up in the lounge. Trully amazing.

Sep 1st, 2008
Ce

Thanks Nettie for this great review!!! I read it twice and slowly to catch every detail. I hope to be as close as you were next week in my Coldplay concert in Paris!
Kisses from France!

Sep 1st, 2008
nick dafos

oh my god nettie ! that was too great ! ! ! ! ! !

you danced with chris ! ! and not only that but you also talked with guy and and you had autographs and you talked to chris too ! and oh my oh my thats too great !

you are so so so so great nettie ! :) :)

p.s. so chris did something with his hair i see, maybe its time for me to have a haircut then !

Sep 1st, 2008
Nettie

@ Steve

Dude, you totally didn’t look behind you. Bare oldies in the place…LOL!

Ok, maybe I was a little unfair. I could count the number of young’un on my fingers and my toes….:p

And, yes I was dancing with Chris. I wasn’t touching him because that would’ve been illegal. I didn’t want to be thrown out of the place!! LOL!!

Well, if you can’t call it an ‘intimate’ show, what can you call it? In bed with Coldplay?

p.s. can’t get onto your website for some reason…:\

Sep 1st, 2008
Nettie

Hey Steve. I point you to 0.56 on the Lost! video that’s been uploaded. Who sez me and Chris ‘ain’t dancin’!

Sep 2nd, 2008
Nettie

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sarah
Brlliant beyond words!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy Abbott
Brilliant - love it!! PLEASE release this concert on DVD so I can get my daily fix!!

carol
Wow, that was goose bump stuff. Off to see them next week in Paris (twice!) I can’t wait.

Adrian
Coldplay just great - better than ever!

Richard
Im not a fan of Coldplay I think they are very overated. I watched the video to try to be converted , but alas they are still overated. God they are awful. Nearly as bad as U2.

Fraser and Katherine
We absolutely adore ‘Viva La Vida’ - especially this live version …… the best Coldplay song yet?

Matt
Great concert lads, great line Chris “this song was written before most of you were in your 40’s” Thanks Radio 2.

Ian Parkinson
The new U2

jess
fantastic, wish i’d been there!

Mike S
Fantastic Fantastic!!! Please Please Coldplay/Radio 2 release this gig on DVD/CD. A great gig and a great band.Thankyou very much Radio 2.

Dave Riding
Great to see Cold Play! Wish I had been there!

Spammy
Fantastic! Thanks Radio 2.More pleeeeease!!!!!

Sue P
Love Coldplay, they are absolutely brilliant. LOVE Clocks, even have this as my ringtone so I can hear them when my phone rings.Really lookin forward to seein them in concert later on this year. Hope Chris still has a voice then!!!!

Josh Payne
Amazing gig… i wish gutted as i didnt get tickets but still an awesome gig!

lee keeler
Every song is worth listening to at least three times. I whish I could have been there.

Anne
A brilliant mix of old and new favourites. Any chance the BBC will release the concert on DVD? Please?

Clare BC
Thanks so much Radio 2 for making this such a special night, I got tickets (yay!) and we got great seats. It was surreal to see them up so close and they were so good live. Very impressed by the whole night. Cheers!

david preston
simply superb

Ravi
Tremendous, words cannot describe how awesome, humble, normal these guys are!

jo hilton
Great gig!!! Chris was on such top form! Loved The Verve bit in ‘Clocks’. Carn’t wait until December!

charlotte ward
You lovely people. Thank you for such amazing music.

Carol from Leeds
Was having a bad day, then I watched the gig. It put a big smile on my face - as always. Love the new album. Brilliant, well done lads.

Alex
Cant wait too see them in December!!New album to come out too!!

Sarah Owens
Pure genius as always! Seen Coldplay a couple of times before - shame I didn’t get tickets for this gig. New album is fab - possibly their best so far!!! Love you boys!! xx

Chris Doyle
Surely a gig of this importance should be shared with the masses on TV?

Chris
They sounded a bit out of practice to me like they were going to go wrong any minute.

Sue Williams
Brilliant - more of the same please

Anna Kaufman
Sadly I never got hold of a ticket to see Coldplay live, but just watched video from the BBC and loved every minute.Chris Martin is a brilant lead singer and soon as he sings, you just know you are listening to Coldplay.

TJ
best rock band wihout a doubt..no offence for u2 and the verve fans..but this is just pure quality..they are always quality..PS: loved the “Love is noise” at the end of clocks…simply magical..

Yvonne Fitzgerald
What a way to spend my day away from the office, thank you BBC for giving us the opportunity to see this concert. Never seen them live but from comments from other fans its something I must do! Brilliant

Mark Cooper
Loved the concert but do the audience have to clap along….where do they think they are Crackerjack?

tracy
WOW wot a great gig.bring it on COLDPLAY we want more.wish i had the chance to have been there,could not get tickets.Thank you BBC,

tim Wheeler
A fantastic gig

Dave Hobbs
At 61 years old i have been to many, many concerts this however was the every best I have ever seen, all credit to the BBC and Coldplay. Lets have more.

Derek A
WOW well done coldplay and the beeb fantastic

Jordan Boyd
i Love coldplay

Charles Newton
Excellent Concert. Coldplay are an excellent band with excellent music. The opportunity to watch it through the Radio 2 website was better than just been able to listen to the excellent concert which Coldplay did on Radio 1 to launch the Album

Les & B
We were two of the extremely fortunate people to have witnessed and taken part in a unique gig. Words cannot describe the electric and emotional atmosphere of being inside the small BBC theatre with another 200 very lucky people. It was a dream come true which I was able to share with the women of my dreams also, well done BBC and thanks a million COLDPLAY. Cheers Chris Evans, you’re the boy and thanks for the singed song-sheet Dermot. In the words from Strawberry Swing, “It’s such a perfect day”.

Hermione
Brilliant!! Can’t wait to see them live in December!!

dave, jill &georgie
one word, TOPS

Mark should have won a ticket (not fair!)
best band ever! nettie how to you get to go to every gig, i see you everywhere?!

mummy
watch and listen to this!

Colin Cooke
Awesome as per usual, enough said!

Matt
Fab! Great work Coldplay and Radio 2! Hope Terry Wogan liked the shout out. Wishing for tickets for the next gig!

jh1
love it

Mirella P
Lucky enough to be there, 3 rows back, loved every single second. You are legends, Coldplay. Best night ever! Thank you Radio 2.

Brian Living
excellent who can say more.please lets have a repeat of their live concert on tv again.

Tania
Coldplay are a brilliant band, I feel so annoyed I couldn’t be there. They seem to always give a great atmosphere at every one of their concerts, and never let their fans down.

teresa
I was both amazed and delighted to see that the Coldplay Radio 2 gig will be available until 2359… even though I will be 400 years old on the 8th September of that year and probably my eyesight will be failing by then. Concert was great though and deserves to outlive us all!

Christopher Deyes
I wish I could of been there. I love their music.

Jack Regan
Brilliant! cannot wait to see you in December

pete
coldplay and radio two at there best

Maggie
Just watched on line, brilliant. Great hearing some of the older stuff aswell. Clocks and Viva La Vida my favourites, and Strawberry Swing and The Hardest Part and!!!!! Need I go on. Can’t wait for Sheffield.

Simon Lang
This band can do no wrong in my eyes 4 fab albums Just keep it coming guys…

hudders
my mate bod reckons coldplay are rubbish, he knows nothing about quality music!

Matt
Amazing, The new album is really good, but soo are the classics

Sara Frankcom
Thankyou for such a brilliant gig. Modern technology is a wonderful thing. Love u Radio 2! xxx

American
Please make this view-able in the US!

Mig-El
Come on, why unly UK residents????? I’m from Mexico, I’m a huge fan, I wanna watch the videos please, don’t be like that

nick
Great gig from a great band but i wonder how many BBC people were there in the audience?

George Rendall
Having seen coldplay both times at glastonburry and at the brighton centre I new we were in for a treat - best gig ever! Thanks to Coldplay,The BBC and especially my mate James Boman who won the tickets,sorry to his fiance but you are going to see them in Dec ! So glad they finished on Strawberry Swing brilliant !!

Tom
The end of Viva la Vida gives me goosebumps every time i watch it

Steve From Southampton
COLDPLAY Are Fantastic ! First Class Music !Everything They Do Turn`s To Gold !Long May They Continue !

Sally-Anne
What a wonderful tuneful lot Coldplay are. I really enjoyed their preformace. Thank you B.B.C.

Sean Reedman
Absolute quality as usual - wish I could have been there

Kitty
Just listened to the gig online (nope, didn’t get tickets to go and yes, was sulking on saturday after tuning in to radio 2 and 6 music for the pre-gig interviews). Brilliant set list, a great rapor with the crowd, and musically so tight as a band (bar one or two bits). Amazing. Loved The Verve reference during the end of Clocks too. Made my day. xx

Smitts
Brilliant to see the guys back performing again. Chris Martin is so lovely! Only wish I’d been there to experience the atmosphere ‘in the flesh’! Can’t wait for the next tour! Don’t listen to the critics - you guys rock!! Smitts xxx

sue mangan
cold play the best group ever sing from the heart.

paddy simms
thanks Beeb for a brill Gig as trying to get tickets to see the band are expensive and like Gold dust

CB
Everone and their mum loves Coldplay.

David
Amazing gig wish i could of been there i like the new god put a smile on your face it ounds different but its good

Vladimir from Belarus
Thank you BBC, thank you, my favourite band! Just a perfect play - Coldplay.

Annabelle Tipper
I wish I had been there but it was wonderful to be able to listen to the concert on the radio. I’m a huge Coldplay fan and it was my birthday on the day that the concert took place. I’ve been enjoying looking at the photos and listening to it all again. Thanks Radio 2!

Alex
Even though I didn’t go, it’s obvious how brillant Coldplay are. What a band!!!! First-class music, everyone would like more please!

Jane Moore
lucky winner of a pair of tickets to this gig - it was thee most amazing hour of music - thank you so much x x

veet
I really wanted to see it!

Nettie
Absolutely excellent coverage Radio 2. Thanks sooooooooo much! I will treasure this gig for the rest of my life…Luff yoo Coldplay!Nettie xox

Richard Bowden
Thank you BBC, and thank you Coldplay. We were in the 4th row, and it was just like the band were playing in my front room. The Hardest Part was simply brilliant, and I’m honoured to have taken part.

steve from manchester
This piece of music has to be Coldplay’s finest hour. Viva la Vida is probably one of the best songs I have ever heard. Ever.

Andy Barwell
Wow, all the old songs still sound amazing, and new ones are genuinely awesome. A great musical journey - thanks BBC and thanks Coldplay!

Michelle and William
Go on Mum ring in, we might win some tickets! I did, we did and there we were on Saturday night singing along with Coldplay, and sooooo close too! Thank you Beeb. Thank you Coldplay! Unforgettable! A night to remember.

gazza
well good gig im definetly going too the o2 arena this year too see them brilliant wicked cant wait too see them and not watching them on the radio.

Mich
Wow. Awesome! I wish I was there.

Jan
Does it get any better….no…the are the best. Cant wait until Dec. Thanks Coldplay XX

Alex
didnt get a chance to see them on saturday :(great having it on the website so i can see what i missed out on!Violet hill is my fave but sounds much better on the cd…

Mick Conelly
Hey thank you bbc & coldplay for a great hour of brilliant entertainment i loved the gig cheersMicky bobs

Danny
Looks amazing, just a shame the sound recording on some of the songs is so poor!

Anthony Fairbank
A truely “one off” experience with the UK’s top band. Awesome!! Thanks Radio 2.

libby and Pete
WHAT MORE CAN WE SAY OTHER THAN COLDPLAY ARE ABSOLUTLY AMASING! wE COULD LISTEN TO YOU GUYS FOR HOURS AND HOURS

Jacko
Brilliant

dave richardson
Fantastic wish i was there applied for tickets but faild now i am Lost

Martyn Addison-Smith
Total enjoyment what a talented group Thanks BBC2 and Coldplay - long may you play

steve scott
good but not as good as elvis ,68 comeback tour

Rev
the music i hear from Coldplay is the best i have ever heard

nelly orchard
i was one off the lucky ones to be at the gig was absolutly amazing seeing one off the best bands in the world at such a small venue was right at the front the band where amazing as all ways glad chris cut his hair for the gig also met dermot oleary who done a great job presenting well done coldplay and radio 2 thank you cant wait to see them in dec in birmingham may not be so close this time lol amazing

Martin Phillips
coldplay are my fav band

christine fisher.
coldplay always great, but the radio 2 gig beat all expectations, absolutely marvelous give us more.

tom g
awsome!

Stu
Awesome….my favourite band by miles, brilliant album!

Carol
I am a recent convert to Coldplay. A great show. Why not put in on the TV as my broadband is not quite up to it!

Jonathan Ramsden
Amazing gig….so much looking forward to seeing then in December at Manchester…more please!!

Mark Bidgood
Coldplay were fantastic! Being so close the front meant the atmosphere was brilliant! Thank you ver much Radio 2 for allowing me to watch such a fantastic band!

Steve Corderoy
They rock, well up there with the U2s of this world!

Adam
Looked like an amazing gig! Saw them last in Marseille in 2005, hoping to catch them on their tour this year!!Truly brilliant to see live, so uplifting!

graham barton
hair tingling,just the best!

Kev Smith
Soooo wish I was at that gig!..Get the whole concert loaded up Radio 2…what’s the hold up!

steve chard
good to see them back spot on.

Richard Small
Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

joanne maw
fantastic concert cant wait to see em live at sheffield in december

Lesley and Mark
Thank you, thank you, thank you - what a fantastic experience. Couldn’t wait to see the official photos and video reliving a very special hour which will stay with us for a very long time.

Jayne Dunstan
I was one of the lucky ones to be at Saturday’s concert. My partner rang in because he knows I’m a huge Coldplay fan. Awesome sounds so inadequate. The theatre was fantastic, the staff were lovely, Dermot was an absolute sweetie and the band just blew me away. My only regret is that I was too much of a lady to elbow everyone out of the way to get a front row seat and shake Chris Martin’s hand. I thought that the stunning diamond ring my partner bought me this time last year was the ultimate gift but after Saturday night it has lost just a hint of sparkle. Long live the BBC and Coldplay!

Cheryl & Neil Harrison
Just fantastic! - 3 rows from the front and loved every single minute. Still pinching ourselves that we were there and cant stop singing Viva La Vida. Awesome!!

paul chicken
I too was lucky to be there unbelievable cant get the music out of my head .Just wished in hindsight that I had pushed the pregnant lady over to get to the front.The Staff were superb many many thanks

Mary Pollock
So So So sad. Lucky to win tickets but could nt go,husband away. sounds so good.look forward to watching the whole gig later on this page.x

Nettie
It was the most intimate gig you could ever wish for! I was centimetres away from a very sweaty Chris Martin. What a dream gig. Thanks so much Coldplay! You nailed it!

Nick Short
I well wish i was there!I love coldplay sooooo much! It looked incredible! love coldplays music. I want MOREEEEE! :)hope to see them on tour…

Heather Adams
Fantastic stuff !!!

Susan Drake
fantastic

tony maloney
so overrated.

Steve Banks
I was lucky enough to be sitting (well standing actually)right in the middle of the front row. I’m still buzzing off the whole gig and was a fantastic one hour set. It was like Coldplay coming around to my place and setting up in my lounge - intimate wasn’t theword! The 4 lads crammed as much as they could into it and all I can say is thank you Radio 2 (and Chris, Jonny, Will & Guy of course) for giving me and my son this once in a lifetime opportunity…and all it cost was my train ticket to London!!! An exquisite memory that I’ll cherishfor the rest of my life.

Ben Taylor
I’ve havent been lucky enough to see a coldplay gig, but I listen to them so much. I love them! well done lads !!!!

Cheryl McKeown
Absolutely amazing, looking forward to Belfast.

Irene Mccready
What can I say?! Just luv em!

David Clark
Brill!!!

Wayne Mattocks
I attended Coldplay’s Radio 2 gig. What an experience! I was on the front row, maybe a metre or so in front of Jonny. As Chris was describing the crowd for the Radio 2 audience, he described me as a fella with a nice head of hair. I just winked at him. Every track the band played sent shivers down my spine, I couldn’t stop smilling/singing/clapping!! Thank you Radio 2 for this memorable experience.

LAURA & NEIL
We have seen the band before but we are both still on a high after this amazing gig, the set list was great and the atmosphere was wild. It was a real priviledge to see this band at such a intimate venue. Dermot O’Leary did a great job at presenting as usual. This is one we will never forget.

Richard
Loving it. More please!

CHARLES BARNETT
Hi I was one lucky person to be at the gig, It was awsome! such an exceptional experience. Made even more so for me as chris martin included me in describing what he saw to the listening public “theres a gentleman with the more streamlined look” refering to me personally and my lack of hair! The sound and atmosphere, were one I will never never forget. Well done coldplay! ! !

Sep 4th, 2008
Nettie

WOW! Loads more comments from the BBC website…

Gary Irving
Great Band no doubt but u2 are the champions of the world still …
samshepcap
Wow that was awesome, i have listened to it three times already!!!!!11
Pilgrim Patton
My laptop’s rubbish, so could only get bits of it (plus there’s a rubbish signal here). From what i saw - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Can’t wait to see them - i’ve got FRONT ROW tickets for me & my girlfriend at this year’s Belfast gig…& i just got my NEW tattoo yesterday: “COLDPLAY”, on the underside of my right forearm. The ‘O’ of ‘COLD’ is the album cover from ‘Parachutes, & the ‘L’ of ‘PLAY’ is the album cover from ‘X&Y’. AND i’m getting my jacket tailor-made for the concert - just like Chris’s ‘VIVA-LA-VIDA’ jacket….I LOVE COLDPLAY!!
Ed
Absolutley fantastic the best band in the world by far,
Susie from the North-East : )
I love coldplay!!! I can now play Viva La Vida on the piano Please leave them on for a few more daysMY INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!! xxx
Jo pepper
well i cant wait to see coldplay in december in belfast , both me and my boyfriend are big fans more him than me tho
Terri Morris
Coldplay are just plain brillaint - I don’t know why I never got to hear about this before it was on - just as well I am going to see them twice at the O2 in December!!!!
Nettie
Thanks again Radio 2! Please PLEASE put this on BBC HD channel. I shall be eternally grateful…
Ian Noble
Wow! Coldplay are simply amazing - applied for tickets for this gig but was unlucky! Do have tickets for O2 in Dec though and can’t wait! They were great on the X&Y tour but this promises even more!
Eloise
Fantastic as usual!!! Oh, and Mr (or Mrs) BBC - please can we have this available to download? PLEEEEEEEEEEASE? =]XXX
P-ta Marchant
Brilliant band, but they’re pretty sketchy live ent they lol xx
george
Failed to get tickets…………..thanks for this. Just great.
Aaron
Coldplay are just fantastic and this is a perfect example of them at their best, well done lads!
crazyartlady
These guys just keep getting better and better!!
Jim McEwan
My wife and I were on the back row of the theatre but they were still so close! Great entertainment. I haven’t stopped playing the album since I bought it in the middle of July. Thank-you Coldplay and Radio 2.
David Barnes
Simply AWESOME. Well done Radio 2!
Fi T
This was a great taster before I see them live for the first time in December. Chris Martin is a great showman, but I miss his curly hair!
martin sensecall
superb!!
Carl
They’re good in their own right, but they’re not U2 - and shouldn’t be compared to them.
Ali
The bits that I’ve seen look and sound great - but unfortunately the I-Player is not playing fair!Can’t watch the show in its entirity and can’t access some of the individual songs. Sort it out, BBC, time is running out!
John
Only one word for it “AWESOME”
Hollie
I love it! They’re amaaaazing I can’t wait to see them in December!!!
sue
brilliant fantastic love to see them live but can never get ticket
Anne Ishikawa
I loved it how cool are coldplay? ?????
Carol Forrest
Coldplay are just brilliant and they are even better live. They were obviouly enjoying themselves as much as their audience in this special gig. I cannot wait to see them in Birmingham in December. Viva La Coldplay!
Toddy
I’m an aging rock ‘n’ roller and it’s taken me some time to get into Coldplay’s music. My son and daughter tell me they are really good. Got to say having watched the video and listened to this selection of live music I now know what all the fuss is about. Excellent band and great music. Will be buying their latest CD!!!
Helen
LOVE IT!!!!! so brilliant! Coldplay are the best and that’s that ( i’m talking to you Richard! kuh). Wish they had done Fix you, it would have been fab!
Alex Macrae
Has really wetted the appetite for the forthcoming concert in December
Nat
Why can’t I get enough of Coldplay, oh yeah, because they rock! Once again, Coldplay have done it again. This needs to be on DVD!!!
Emmy
Coldplay are AMAZING!!I want to see them live sooooooo bad!!I love them!! and the new album is immense!!
Margaret
Just watched the video - fantastic, what great guys Coldplay are! Only wished I could have got tickets what a brilliant, intimate concert and their sound soooooo good.
Matt Higgins
I love this intro, I would love to go and see them one day.
johny murphy
magical,sick of hearing comparisons to u2,this band are musically and lyrically brilliant in there own right,and have there own style and balance of music which in my opinion doesnt copy or imitate any other band,just superb,roll on december in manchester….
Stephen Pendleton
A truely amazing concert!! I wish i had been there!!
W.Saelan
this is just fantastic…!!!!
Darren
Thanks Radio 2. Fantastic intimate gig. Goosebumps in Viva when they all sung with Chris….”woah oh oh”!!! Couldn’t get tickets to the O2 so please release this on DVD/CD it would be amazing. PS Coldplay are on par to becoming as great as U2.
Gavin Conway
What an Awesome band!! NIce to see Coldplay back in the UK!!PLEASE, PLEASE CAN THE BEEB RELEASE THIS GIG ON DVD?
phil
Fantastic. Now watching concert for a third time on-line.
Adele
SIMPLY THE BEST
April
Fantastic, what a good concert and superb group, more more more
Paul Strange
What great way to wake up on a sunday morning, Coldplay brilliant.
Lesley Wood
Brilliant I just love their sound only band I would ever see live and thanks to my daughter will see them in Birmingham in December. Can’t wait. Thanks for the taster.
Anne Montgomery
brilliant seems such a small word in comparison to the talent that is Coldplay
Gareth
Great concert
alex
what an amazing concert , life in technicolour was outstanding best version of their song so far
Spider Warr
Brilliant….Wish I could a copy for ever….Coldplay are just great live….Just like U2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rob Carthy
Chris Martin seems to be morphing into Annie Lennox. Are they ever seen together in the same room?
Seán (Belfast)
Love Coldplay they are by far one of the most recognizable and unique bands on the planet going to see them in December and its my first time. I cant flippin wait. Viva La Coldplay.
STEFAN SPHIKAS
very good. we would of love to be there. maybe next time,
toffistikasion
Is it my imagine that unless you have adobe flash player . You can not watch the BBC on my iphone ps you can not even go to coldplays own website for the same reason !!! I hope they sounded good !!!!!
Gazzauk63
The best of British music ever, will there ever be a better band? See you In Paris Guys
Hus
brilliant it is the real music…
peter
that version of the hardest part was superb….x and y was very underated by the media.. granted…a rush of blood to the head was brill, and viva is exellent..but x & y is just as good
karen
best band everhelp all tickets sold out 4 concerts in uk.
Paul
Brilliant should be on dvd,hope you broadcast it again on radio
David
Chris needs to work on his singing, I love Coldplay but they are fantasticaly overated, this gig proves it!
Pete
Cool dudes!.. loved it.
mykel
awesome…lost is a cracker
Al.
All downhill after Rush of Blood folks ……
Ashley Michael Byrne
Fabulous….. !! I just fell in love with Coldplay….. All over again. …. Viva la Vida grows on me, & is never gonna be a ‘Trouble’ to hear, Just a delight for my ear. …. Ash in Bristol.
Andy Ipswich
As Tel would say…”MORE BBC…”
Mandy who would like to be in the Strawberry Swing
Coldplay at their best in a small venue. Hope it translates to the O2 in Decmeber - looking forward to it!!!
david fudge
i cant beliv i havent got tickets for december
Catherine Hawksworth
Chris Martin - Coldplay - You ROCK ! Thank you Radio 2, what a wonderful gift, we watched this after putting our 5 month old daughter to bed and we feel youthful again hurray! Our heartfelt thanks.
Kevan Booles
as an ex pat living in greece is it not about time that we too can benefit from watching and listening events like this.a frustrated fan!
jack
just amazing, best band in the world
Kevin
Great show!
Clive Stevens
Moving!!! wish I was`there
Garry
Quality service fab viewing dudes, more guitar based music please !!!!!
Tracey Bell
I gather you either get them or you don’t. Thankfully I do, Brilliant!!! Old stuff and new have given me many a sense of feeling alive, many thanks
bev
brilliant as usual, please release it on cd and dvd, cant get enough coldplay !! see you in december in manchester xx
Kieran Ingham
Awesome!!!!
KERRO
Just fantastic– what els can you say??
Claire Hudson
Absolutley amazing gig..wish i had been lucky and got tickets still only a few months to wait to see them on tour!looks like a lovely intimate venue and everyone was having fun.great dancing!
Mike Sexton
not impressed……trying the U2 mold again and the yanks are buying it……i’m not.a very very long from sell out worldwide stadium shows.
Kevin G
Coldplay are the business! BBC, make this video avaialble to buy please!?
Toni
Just loved it!
Jessy
words can’t describe how amazing you guys really are!you’re such a huge inspiration to me.i love you
VeaNN
I love coldplay but.. i’m from mexico and i can’t watch this video..
Lesley Hodgson
Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!Fist time I’ve listened / watched something like this on the net!I’ve listened to it 3 times and watched it once. Would be even better if you could download it as a podcast to keep and watch over a longer period than a week / 10 days. Still, it was darned good!
izzy
an awsome band love them…especially will!!!!
Kay Banham
Wow brillant, any chance of this coming out on DVD so that my Nephew can watch he is only 3 and a big fan thanks to me hahahah
Ben Gunn
Missed this, but was present at ’secret’ gig for friends/family/label workers at Wembley Arena in June. Outstanding gig - you’re going to love their full-size concerts in December!
Big Al in Leeds
Brillllllllllllllll - get it out on DVD asap please………………
ben
shame they didnt do talk. thats my favorate one.
Caz
Outstanding - as ever! Hugely disappointing that band are not visiting Newcastle this time around. Chris, if you are reading this then please, please, please include us on the next tour!
glen dawkins
awesome - all so talented in their own right -gotta be the biggest band in the world right now!
Ray
Some of Coldplays songs are the best since the eighties.
topladsteve
top banana!!!!
Sue A
I have been a huge fan for years and think ‘Viva’ is their best alnum to date. Fantastic gig - this should be released as a DVD!! Well done all. Wish I ahd been there.
Simon Tween
simply awesome
Claire
Absolutely awesome!!
Mark
Memorable,remarkable,inspirational.
mike
Saw them in Strasbourg in the weirdest stadium,They are at the top of there game..great
Michael Anderson
Brilliant, this band just gets better and better.I’m nearly sixty and I have seen only a handful of bands that can hold a candle to this unique group. Roll on December!
Geo
Thanks a lot Coldplay!
Keith Whelpton
The rest of the set was absoloutely amazing. But what have they done to god put a smile on your face??? Ruined that song!
Grace
VIVA LA VIDA!!! VIVA COLDPLAY!
Xavier
utterly brilliant.
Francis Mclean
Gr8 concert and backing track ! The guys are good and the new album is very good but come on 2 say their in the same league as U2.U2 are Champions League winners 4 the last 25 years1 Coldplay have just won their 1st Premiership title!!!!!
Kevin Mardle
I love Coldplay…but Chris Martin’s yelps and high pitched squeals are bloody annoying! Amazing, amazing band though.
Gav
Like the new stuff live…..seems to have gone down really well…..gotta hand it to them!!!!
David Wall
Really looking forward to the gig in birmingham in December now .. I loved the hardest part
Chris James
They never cease to amaze me! They are so good live and I’m so looking forward to seeing them live at Birmingham NEC in December! Great concert!
Garet Keeing investigates
Great set, Great band
vince
once again coldplay lead the way with music, surely they have to be the best band in this country…for me no other group in the world can come close to coldplay, pure class……oasis nah…
Kaiser
Now I know BBC iPlayer is a good thing!
Dave Groves
Such a feeling on the music delivered that it makes me feel as good as I did when first hearing the Beatles!Colplay are outstanding. What a refreshing experience, a very very talented band!
Aaron
Love Coldplay, sounds a really good concert, can’t wait to see them in December.
Jason
That Richard fella mustn’t know much about music to say that U2 are bad, coldplay is also one of the best bands of the century. Different but very, very good. Now can anyone say U2 are a bad group!!!!
Dee
God, I love that Strawberry Swing song. Great to hear it live.
mike
@ teresa - 2359 is the time, not date!
Oliver Tilbury
So let me think.. An Andy Murray interview where he moans and groans.. or some REAL British talent singing his heart out!!
Mike
Brilliant songs but unfortunately he does not sing as strongly as i think he could do live.
ali
this man deserves a knighthood!!Coldplay are an amazing band!!! I cant wait to see them live at the NIA.Absolutly brilliantGO CHRIS!!!
zyan
Awesome wish i was there.
Neil Crespin
I think Viva la Vida is one of the best tracks of all time - i think the lyrics are stunning and the sound track invigorating. Looks like it was a brilliant gig.
Sam Ostler
AMAZING I WANT TO BE LIKE CHRIS MARTIAN
Modette
I don’t get this band. They sounded as if they would break up any second. Chris must surely be one of the worst singers outthere. All pretty shallow stuff. Great the fans liked it but I’m just shaking my head in disbelief.
DBDB
OK…I think, and always have that Coldplay are as dull as dishwater. same as Keane.BUT! When I Ruled The World. Brilliant! Just Brilliant!!!.
Richard and Alison Spurrell
Watching this at home in Ivybridge Devon I could join the band on Piano .It was totally BRILLIANT !!!!!!!! SOUND AND VISION HIGHEST POSSIBLE MARKS TO THE BBC FOR THIS WEBCAST COLDPLAY ARE THE BEATLES FOR THE 21st CENTURYVIVA LA VIDA.THE Hardest Part was the end of the concert.By the way The official coldplay sheet music is SPOT ON..Key and Chord Wise.For one night only I was a member of THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!Thanks for the memory.
Mark
he looks much better ith a shaved head, im gonna do it now!
Graham McMillan-Cox
Truly superb concert. Yes, please release a DVD of this concert. It will make the band (and the Beeb!) a good deal of moola! Sadly, our Sky connection seems incapable of feeding more than 60 secs. of material before hiccuping and freezing for about 5 secs. 2 meg and we’re all of of 400 m from the BT exchange. The wonders of technology. Note that Demon gives our mate; some 3 miles away from the same exchange, approx 3 mbs. Be warned and check the true offers from your potential isp!!!Graham
Les
Brilliant, must be released on DVD….please.Looking forward to Manchester in December.
Dockers
Saw them twice on the last Uk tour, but wanna see them again. The new stuff gets better with every listen, ‘Death and all of his friends’ just amazing. Stunning music. Just renewed my tv licience, money back already!!
Neville, Plymouth
Really don’t rate the new album compared to X&Y…how does ‘Viva la vida’ make it to number one but not ‘Speed of sound’ ?! I know the stupid crazy frog was around then and the new album has had massive amounts of press and viva. was featured on an ipod advert, but COME ON! Still awesome gig, shoulve played more oldies in my opinion! Like Talk, White shadows, Fix You, Don’t Panic, Spies, Shiver, Moses!Don’t like the way when Chris Martin messes up he stops mid-song and re-sings/plays the part he screws up, should just carry on…
nuzhat hussain
i think coldplay are the best always were my favourite and always will be rock on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!whoop whoop
chris tarn
man these used to be good, what happened?very average now…. :o(
Sara
absolutely fantastic! good preparation for the O2 gig im off to in Dec! cant wait even more now! Guy Berryman-very nice!
ria & her friends
we love them more than life.
Geoff
What can I say but BRILLIANT
KBI
Their customary bland selves.
steve johns
I am a huge fan of Coldplay and have seen them live 3 times. Why is this Concert available to UK only?! Im living in Abu Dhabi and I am GUTTED that I can’t watch this! Please at the Beeb- see what you can do!
Frances
Just can’t wait O2 15th December!!!!!!See you there
Ian
Great performance - even if the lead singer is out of tune - its amazing what recording studios can do
Syd
More of this please
Liz Johnson
Love it, love it, love it. Their music holds so many special memories for me. Goose bumps all the way.x
Tucka
absolutely fantastic, coldplay! They are impossibly brilliant! WOW!!
Ta-quan
Am a hiphop fan but i love cold play great gig
kenny
There’s something about their music, touches something in the brain,the mood side, makes me feel happy - releases the endorphins. I get the same when I go running.
Kevin West
Thanks Radio 2 a great Concert - Coldplay seen at there musical BEST.
Rob Hanson
A definate YELLOW moment!!!Coldplay at thier best
Kerstin from Germany
Hello there,it’s a disgrace, that this concert only in the UK is to be looked. Many people on the continent love Coldplay also!!!!Give us please a chance to see this gig also!PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lizzie
I saw Coldplay at One Big Sunday in Leicester years ago (before they were famous!), they were amazing then, they’re awesome now. Would love to see them again.
Penny Chater
Yeah, not bad I suppose. Who am I kidding? They were brilliant as usual. Only wish I was seeing them in December. Just have to wait until the DVD comes out!
Ryan
Brilliant stuff - love em!
darren housewood
sublime
Brian the G
It’s great. I really admire these guys, although I am not a Coldplay man. They are a band of genuine commitment to their music. This last album is a huge musical departure, not just for them but for modern ‘pop’ bands and it is a really great piece of work, so much more than a pop album. I think I hear a lot of Gabriel in it. I love the rawness of the performance, they have captured the spirit of the songs and brought something special of their live selves. Proper, real band.
Pete
What a talent!
Faith Edgington-Mole
Great gig! What ya gotta do to get tickets for these things! iPlayer’s sweet! - the next best thing to being there!
jack
bad music.sorry guys
stella
absolutely fantastic, have watched it 5 times. Would sell a million if recorded. Going to Atlanta to see Coldplay in November cant wait - see my son too….Brilliant
john
simply the best brit group ever if not on the planet
Greg Moir
The greatest band ever!!! Can’t wait till Dec!!!
jacqui
a brilliant rainy friday nights entertainment. you’ve come so far since my first coldplay gig at ulu in 1998…..
Alan
I had not of Coldplay until a few weeks ago! A brilliant, stunning gig! Viva Coldplay!
Giles
Great!!! Brilliant to see a real band that can write songs and play instruments!!!!!!
Tim Cooke
WOW!! these guys are the best! Can’t wait for their next tour
Shaun s
this gig is amazin, the vid quality on the internet is bril, lovin the random gigs from coldplays tours, there gr8!!!!
Anthony Peter Crofts
Coldplay were introduced to me by my eldest Son, my favourites before were the big bands of the 70s era and before, viz; The Who, Genisis etc.I consider that they are also a product of this ERA and to me appear to have been influenced by them.Rather than plagerizing them!!
Steve Fulton
As usual brilliant well written and emotional songs.Well done Coldplay Keep it True and real’Ive seen Coldply twice at big venues ,wish i could have been in this small one -it looks like all the lucky ones had a very personel experiance
John Clarke
So nice to put pictures to the sound. Excellent thank you.
charlotte
i wos one of the lucky ones i shook chrises hand he and the band amazing
charlotte
coldplay you are the greatest band ever im so glad you formed a band and i love the gig off to see you in decmeber cant wait see ya then great new album the best yet =p
joshroyles
VERY GOOD!
ted knott
absolutely brilliant,Iam a young 62 but their music suits me,Chris Martin is a GENIUS! how I’d love to see Cold Play live…. Clocks,Yellow, In our place, Talk,Trouble,The Hardest part etc etc they are all great tracks– THANK YOU THE MUSIC………
Raquel
I am just listening to the concert. As I live in Spain it is not possible for me to see the video… What a pity…..I wish I could be here in Uk now to watch it.Is there any way to do it??Going to the concert tomorrow in Madrid, i can’t wait!xx
Christine
Fantastic concert. Coldplay are the best. Thanks Radio 2.
Gary Murdoch
Awesome - Thankyou so much Radio 2. Why do people continue to knock or say this Band is overrated? They are a four piece british Band writing and playing their own music and giving it their all - ‘42′fantastic!
Gill
Thank goodness for the BBC! Thank you.
liz applegate
brilliant !!!! wish i was ther!!!! luv coldplay!!!!!
Mike Chorlton
Absolutely fantastic, cant wait to see them at the MEn in December. GET THIS RELEASED ON DVD, ITS TOO GOOD TO HIDE IN THE ARCHIVES!!!
Samantha
Absolutley Amazing!!!!!
Beverly - from Minnesota, USA
Please make this video available in the USThanks!
shergrouse@yahoo.co.uk
Wish I’d been there!!!
Tracy - Brighton
Have been away and was disappointed to have not been able to catch this on Saturday but was over the moon to be able to watch this today. Fantastic gig - can’t wait to see you guys again at the O2 in December. The new album has really grown on me and look forward to the 5th album so soon after this one. Can’t wait for more of this great music. Coldplay are the band for me!
Jonathan
Please please please please release this on DVD.
Sally
I continue to love their music and LOVE the new album - this intimate gig was so special and brilliant to watch! Thank you for the opportunity to view it online. I can’t wait to see them in Glasgow in December! Can I add my name to the list to release it on DVD…Please!!
STS
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can,t describe it…. MOre more more more
Sue
Gwyneth is SUCH a lucky lady!!!!!Great show, guys.
Blatch
superb
Alan H from Exmouth Devon
It should be showed on telly and not on the Red Button it was that good
angela & alanna
Was at the show and what a show.. absolutely amazing, coldplay are the best!
paul mc
top draw!
Patricia
Was lucky to win tickets to see Coldplay at Abbey Road a fantastic night, listened to Radio 2 on Saturday, was wishing I could have been there, it was awesome.
Len
Absolutely fantastic, this must be released on DVD. When will it be on BBC HD? This group just get better and better
Julia
Thanks bbc for giving me the opportunity to watch Coldplay live, their music sends me and i can only compare them with Genesis…Great stuff.
Simon
Coldplay are so clever with their music! They have the ability to captivate their fans with one note!!!
Anita
Oh yes!!!!!!!!!December in Manchester…Can’t wait!Well Done lads, you remain amazing!
John Foster
As usual Coldplay deliver an utterly brilliant performance; its such a shame that these intimate gigs are so very exclusive…..I hope they’re this good at the M.E.N Arena in December!!!!
John
This will so down as one of those great gigs. Just fantastic
Hernando
can´t wait to see them again… Viva Coldplay
Cinco
Love Yellow as always. Thanks Radio 2!
Derek Short
Fantastic gig, radio 2 delivers the things we all want to hear well done and thank you
Norman Morrison
This kind of material makes my TV licence “value for money”THANKS,BBC.
pj clitheroe
once again bbc shows how to record live I go back to the 60s and the beatles this is l[ve music at its best coldplay rule
Not Richard
Coldplay are not overrated (overated?) Richard. They are a great band who speak to and for millions of people.
Oli
Awesome! Please bring this out on CD!!!!!
olly martin
painful chris' voice is shot to bits
Stuart
Great concert really enjoyed it.I would love to see this released as a CD/DVD set.
Hannah in West Wales
It's such a perfect day... when Coldplay play!Thank you for letting me share the experience.
lee maxwell
Coldplay push all of the emotional buttons from envy to pure admiration. What talent.
Dave Brown
Superb.. i'm off to see the guys in Paris on Tuesday... i cannot wait!!!Superb gig!
Nick
thanks BBC for the two great coldplay concerts you've held recently! enjoyed watching them! and well done coldplay, you never cease to amaze me!
WENDY
AWESOME GIG,WATCHED IT 5 TIMES ALREADY
Richard gwyn Evans
Brilliant concert lads can not to see you live
KEVIN
How some people can call coldplay boring is beyond me. The best band in the world today
Phil Wilkinson
I'm coming up to 57 years of age (sorry guys! ) so I've cut my teeth, what are left, on Led Zep, Sabbath, Deep Purple, Free, etc,etc, but ever since Coldplay released 'Parachutes' I've been a Coldplay fan. They just seem to get better and better a..........
joe
coldplay are the best band in the world & are great live
jimbo makkaman
you are the best cp.. dont know what richard is on about.. my son and i think your sooooo underated .... we love ya , wish we could have been there. wish we could get tickets for the o2 gutted:(
Damian H
brilliant beyond words! these boys are classic they keep getting better and better. they are a talent beyond compare- long may you reign lads
Dawn
I have a very wide taste of music and listen to all but Cold play has its own sound and i feel content to listen to them always. they are excellent and will always excel, they have the true WOW factor for a band with great depth and meaning. i disagree with the opinon of richard on here, you can really loose yourself in thought with their records especially with the begining albums. which are my favourite... just please dont get over comercial and loose your roots and zinc to your musice. well done boys , good work!
nigel holloway
the first time i heard the new album strawberry swing was my favourite.... superb ! i look forward to their music as much as i did the Beatles !
gill
Wish I hadn't watched it because Chris looks so awful with that hairstyle. He used to be so gorgeous.
bretsky ;0)
Legends in their own lifetime, absolutely brilliant, thank you BBC.
jim childs
don,t think i can ever tire of these lads,absolutely fantastic
Theo Filipino
Amazing!!! Can't wait to see them in December in Liverpool.
nalina
think coldplay are great love them live
Tony McAleer
Coldplay i missed you don't ever leave again
john porter freelance cameraman
i would have paid you money to work on this fantastic looks good and sound better great service from the bbc
simon warnes
amazing - nothing but pure coldplay unbelieveable , magic cant wait till december and the o2 arena! MUST MAKE CONCERT ON TO DVD.JUSY AWESOME
P.B
thank you I just loved it wish I could have been there.
Arpineh
I wish....Iwish I was there!!!!!hope to have the opportunity to go to one of their concerts/gigs... fingers crossed!!!!THANKS COLDPLAY FOR BEING SO TALENTED!love x x x x
Dennis Le Marchand
U2 are brilliant but coldplay take it to another leavel fantastic music from musicians love the music
reg porter
coldplay at there very best please release this on dvd pure live music
Ted
A knockout!
john brady
best thing since slice bread
Pam Blackburn
Brilliant!!!!!! Can't wait until December in Sheffield
leigh dubbels,aberdeen
hey what a great gig.cant wait to see u guys in glasgow and manchester in december.ur the greatest band on the planet.nice one boys.xx
Danny
THE ALBUM OF 2008.... roll on december 12th....quality
Ted Knight
I'm an oldie (Bob Dylan is my man) but, at the age of 67 and recently having discovered Teddy Thompson, I have to say that Coldplay are magnificent. Yes, truly magnificent.
Marcus
Brilliant, cant wait until see them again at MEN in December. Please BBC/Coldplay release this on DVD.
SaM
OMG I LOVE YOU COLDPLAYthey SOUND EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!!
ian robinson
great gig what else can one say keep up the great music radio 2
sophie.
ahh! this is amazing. i can't to actually see them at the O2 :]chri’s over 40 joke was legend. all th enew stuff is as as good as the old .wish i’d been there.
Mark Barrett
How can anyone possibly question the value for money the BBC provides. I’m gutted I didn’t get tickets but soooooooo glas I was able to hear (and view) online.
bazza
just watched da radio 2 concert online , amazing stuff ! Coldplay just go from strength 2 strength .well done lads & thanx 2 da beeb .
Luis
Please can you put available this video around all the world Coldplay has never performer The Hardest Part Live before I need to see it
laura
i was lucky enough to win tickets to see Coldplay at Brixton in June, they were amazing, cant wait to see them again after wacthing this!
Benny
VERY GOOD,Brilliant,thanks to BBC Radio 2 for great gig Coldplay are the best band in the world today Viva La Vida One of the best album brilliant Chris Martin is amazing.I can not wait to see them live in december at O2 LONDONjust love this band and their sound fantastic. again Thank You very much BBC Radio 2 for share this gig video with all Coldplay fansgod bless all Coldplay Fans
harrison
absolutley brilliant fantastic
Carol French
Fantasic lads. Have been a huge fan since you first started and I saw you in Party in the Park in Australia. Your music and performances are sublime!! Really love your music.
Anne Phillips
Great! They just get better,Thanks Lads.
Graham D
Their quality is even more obvious liveCan’t wait to see them in Manchester again this December
Annie
Fabulous, brilliant, lets have more live concerts from top bands.
lisa doel
I LOVE COLDPLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BRILLIANT,WHAT MORE CAN I SAY!
sam
I would BUY this.I would be going to see them if the tickets weren’t 42 quid each! damn inflation!
Alfred Goodson
I see someone referring to them as the new U2….Dear me NO!!! U2 are grossly over-rated! Viva La Vida is definitely their best song yet. Well done lads. Love your music, even when Chris does not quite get the high notes, particularly when he is getting carried away!!
steffen
Uplifting - heart warming – beautiful music – great band - god bless
Anne Marie Forbes
Roll on glasgow, cannot wait!! “Look at the stars” xx
Jane Burns
Myself and my husband were fortunate enough to win tickets to the concert it was absolutely phenomenal, special and so enjoyable in such aan intimate venue I never want to go to a large satduim concert again UNFORGETTABLE thanks a million radio 2
Guy Perry
Fantastic great awesome!
Chree
I was there! It rocked! An absolutely amazing gig - an hour of pure genius and genuine talent. I have been to so many concerts over the years but this was just the most beautiful thing and the memories will go on and on… Thanks Guys and Radio2!
rock chick
FAB, can’t wait for Birmingham in December!
Barney
It never ceases to amaze me how these guys can keep writing songs that feel like they’ve been part of your life forever….Amazing!
nick lawrence
great to see you rockin on home soil again…great gig,just wish i was there…
stephen wright
utterly brilliant, (lifes ambition to see coldplay before I die)up there with the best ever bands
jamie emmerson
listened live to the gig and i wanna know how the hell people manage to get tickets for these intimate gigs! i’m sooo jealous! i’m going to manchester on 11th dec so cant wait but my god! i would have chopped off a limb to have been at this one! pure genius! you lucky lucky people! a big thanks to radio 2 and of course to the best band in the world! CHRIS, JONNY,GUY AND WILL. SEE YOU IN DEC!
Kay
Amazing! Wish i could have been there. Death and all his friends gave me goose bumps whilst i was watching it. Viva La Diva is my absolute favourite. The December Tour will be fantastic! Well done guys. xxxxx
Peter Ward
Loving coldplay. Excellent gig. Thanks Radio 2
Simon
Awesome as always boys!

Sep 8th, 2008
Nettie

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cath
I was thrilled to win tickets to this and it didn’t disappoint… it was absolutely amazing!! fantastic night. saw Coldplay too at Isle of Wight festival and loved them ever since. People who say they’re ‘depressing’ should see the energy in one of their live performances

Willy B
no doubt coldplay are one of the greatests bands ever, trouble was absolutly epic and a wonderful take on God put a smile, i thought it was a new track!! please dont take it off tonight, i cant stop listening to it

stuart starr
yet another totally awesome live show by the band who keep on breaking the bounderies. who knows where they are going next. cant wait too find out though. loving coldpay from the 1st album, every song means something to everyone

Rob Kemp
So very good. Caught it Monday night before it went forever. Thank you BBC.

Catherine Hutchinson
Unbelievable! I cannot wait until they grace Belfast with their presence.Saw them play in LA Forum. Unforgetable.Chris’s has had a bap chop.

Paul Woolley
Weren’t the audience a bit muted? When Coldplay started playing “Trouble” there was only a slight ripple of applause! I think I’d have been a bit more appreciative if I was lucky enough to have been there. I think that sometimes people think that if something’s popular, it’s not as good as if it’s a bit obscure, but these guys write sings that are popular, and will stand the test of time.

Jemma
Brilliant! Thanks Radio 2. Great performance of Trouble and it was great to hear some of the new songs live. More please!

connor
they have great songs whish i wrote them !!!!!ther a cool band

Steve
Great, haven’t bought the album ye, but I will now, particularly liked 42.

kevin taylor
amazing

Billyboyo
They are a truly great band imo- always evolving without letting their standards drop. Recent album as fresh and exciting as first, with standout tracks forming the majority

Josh
Coldplay are fantastic, and the way they write their music is second to none. They are an awesome group who function so well together.

61 year old fan
Sitting in my office pretending to work and have been playing this over and over.

Carraway
Watched 3/4 of concert - fabulous -then iplayer only played in 30 second snatches really irriating but Band Absolutely Fantastic

pinokaran
PLEASE EXTEND THIS LIVE PROGRAM!!Today is Monday 8 Sep.! I had already listend this program 5 or 6 times!!!I miss this live and COLD PLAY! This set list is amazing and great! LOVE Chris and BBC2,Thanks for giving such a lovely presents!!

Phil
DVD for sale Please

sheila williams
Can’t believe I nearly missed seeing the video. It was great to see folks my age in the audience (I’m a nana) enjoying themselves. Boys you just can do no wrongxxx. You’ve made a sad week smile.CHEERS LOVE YOU COLDPLAY.

Paul Curry
Absolutely stunning vibes,i was feeling depressed but watching this concert online lifted my spirits no end,they should be on prescription throw away the valium!

Daniela
Watch it all…it s great thank u Radio 2.What a great gig…almost like being in there!I love them…

Sep 10th, 2008
Nettie

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