and.. Action!

What a show. Lights, cameras, and action. The band and the crew did a fantastic job tonight. As if the crowd weren’t excited enough by doing the ‘wave’ before the show. They then had the pleasure of watching Coldplay at their best. What a great way to start the week..

The light show was awesome tonight. The Forum lending itself perfectly to all sorts of illuminated activity. I thought they’d be ironing out problems for the first couple of weeks. It looks like they’ve nailed it already. On the way out, people were still singing the chanting chorus to ‘Viva La Vida’. It didn’t take them long to learn those words.. (w-o-a-h, w-o-a-h!).

We had a really positive bunch of Oxfam volunteers too, who signed up 705 people for further action. The end of the night made my day, with www.oxfam.org/coldplay being projected on a huge rotating sphere in the middle of the arena. Once the confetti butterflies had fluttered down and the stage swept clean for tomorrow, it was off back to the hotel. I’m too tired to keep typing, but I just wanted to let you know how awesome it was!

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10 Responses to “and.. Action!”

tom July 15th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

that was my first concert ever

it was amazing
chris and the band are just saints

i am actually a lttle speechless cause i never thought i would ever get to have that experience

the guys put on one hell of a show and just wanted to thank them for that performance and encore

it is sumthing i will forever cherish in my lifetime

i actually teared up during fix you and the scientist because those songs hold me and my gf together

and Ox fam congrats on the turn out and good luck

Joshua A July 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

I knew their first night would be insane! Living in Australia, though, I think we’re going to have to wait a while until they reach us again.

Amazing that you got 705 more people who signed up - all the best for you!

Evert July 15th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

PLEASE , COLDPLAY PLAY IN BRAZIL . EVERYBODY´S HERE LOVE YOUR SONG .

Ron McGill July 16th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

the show was incredible, but more incredible even then that, was the enthusiasm of the fans to help and do the right thing. I volunteered for OxFam and it was such a great experience. The fans we so nice and open to hear about how THEY could help make real change for the better. Thanks everyone that signed up, and thanks to all the volunteers. You all give me hope!!!

Oh and Pete, the most recent pictures aren’t working in the gallery from the show… Nice to meet you man!

Tracy Nguyen July 18th, 2008 at 1:04 am

Its been EXCITING see a lot of concert-goers responding well about Oxfam! More people ARE becoming interested in the work this wonderful organization dedicates themselves into doing, and also wanting to become involved in making a positive difference too in their communities and environment! THANK YOU ALL! <3

P.S.: Pete, Brian, Adam, and the rest of the Oxfam volunteers….it was wonderful to meet you all on Tuesday night, and congratulations on the work we did that night! I wish you all the best of luck for the upcoming work, and take care. =]

-Tracy

che July 20th, 2008 at 4:14 am

This show was AMAZING. I almost missed it because I didnt want to go alone, But Im so glad I went and I had a great time even tho I was alone, Coldplay is my favorite band and I wouldnt have missed them for the world, They are the greatest talent. Please, cant wait til you come back to Los Angeles, Make it soon, :)

kristin juel July 21st, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Hi Pete,
It was a great night, my first time volunteering ever for anything. It felt like something I could really help to bring awareness to. And it was fun to see Coldplay again, and meet you and the team! I was wondering how many peeps we signed up for OXFAM.
Was just at the Mile High Music festival in Denver — there would have been nice synergy in that audience for OXFAM too…. very active community of music lovers, it seemed.
Hope to see you again soon! Enjoy the tour (post more pics–maybe the one we all took together?).
My best,
Kristin

tom July 24th, 2008 at 2:35 am

ok i have the biggest request in the world from this oxfam group

mea and my gf have been on tough times and i plan on marrying her soon

her birthday is on aug 5th and i know since you guys are on the road with coldplay, my dream for my gf would just to get a happy birthday call from those guys that day, i dont even know if it is possible but please try please try

Carole August 3rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I was happy to read that John is enjoying this tour more than any of his previous tours. Unfortunately, my 15 year old son will not be able to enjoy it as he can’t afford $92 for a ticket. come on boys. that’s way too expensive, even for a big band like you.

Carole, Phoenix, Arizona

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