For the average Coldplay fan, the Coldplay Live film is an experience in itself. For a Coldplay fanatic like myself, it’s a lifestyle. And hey, if you ever want to fangirl or fanguy about Coldplay, I’m your girl. Coldplay, the British band who have been around since 1998, just finished their Mylo Xyloto Worldwide tour and completed it with the concert movie. Yes, you heard right, they’ve been around since 1998. For a band that continues to be as popular as they are now, it’s hard to believe they’ve been around for so long. When the album was originally announced, my first reaction was that unsure feeling of being excited and nervous, but my expectations were blown out of the water. Mylo Xyloto had officially become one of my favorite albums of 2011, and also 2012. Then, Coldplay announced the tour, and then the live film.
Here’s a breakdown of the Concert Film.
As a quick side note, I was at the tour in the Summer of 2012 in August, so I semi-knew what was going on ahead of time.
Here’s a breakdown of the Concert Film.
As a quick side note, I was at the tour in the Summer of 2012 in August, so I semi-knew what was going on ahead of time.
As the lights dimmed down in the theatre, Goosebumps began to form on my arms. I remembered the day I put on my bracelet, and sat down into my seats, remembering how excited I was to see Coldplay, especially after what I had heard from the previous night. Then, back to reality it was, as I settled into my seat, my Coldplay shirt on, and my friend and I squealing with excitement.
The film opened up with the title track, Mylo Xyloto, and continued with Hurts like Heaven, which in another sense, is basically like one track in itself. If you don’t believe me, set them on your iTunes/Spotify, and try to figure out where one ends and the other begins. Showing crowd panoramas, close up shots of the entire band and close ups of the audience, it felt like I was back at the concert again. After the brief intro songs, they moved into a, what I call, explaining the meaning behind the tour and the songs. Personally, these were my favorite parts of the film, because I got to hear everything from each band member’s perspectives, which you normally don’t hear about on tour. Trust me when I say, the best part of the film is when they explain the bracelets they used on their recent tour.
There were parts that made you laugh (Viva La Vida), parts that made you cry (Fix You), parts that everyone sang along to (Paradise), and the parts that made me jump in my seat (Charlie Brown). Viva La Vida was the enthusiastic, jumping, dancing Chris Martin everyone knows and Fix You was the quiet one that everyone felt in their hearts. If the film were muted during Paradise, you would have no trouble knowing what the words were, because of the real audience in the theatre singing along. Finally, Charlie Brown is my absolute favorite Coldplay song. I am telling you this while I’m watching the videos I have on my phone, signing along to the live album.
Overall, the Coldplay Live film exceeded my expectations in every single way possible. Going into the theatre, I expected just to watch them play the songs from their tour in order, without the narration of the band. The Live CD, which I’m listening to right now, literally sounds like the real album, but much cleaner and ripped of any types of electronic auto-tune or extra effects. Personally, I think I’ll probably listen to the Live album more than the real album, because it’s a mix of old and new. I highly suggest going to Target, Best Buy, HMV, or whatever you have around you and picking up this album and DVD. Watch it in full screen with the surround sound on. You will not be disappointed in anyway. And by this point, if you don't fully believe me, check out this video of them singing Paradise (in Paris), it's amazing.
The film opened up with the title track, Mylo Xyloto, and continued with Hurts like Heaven, which in another sense, is basically like one track in itself. If you don’t believe me, set them on your iTunes/Spotify, and try to figure out where one ends and the other begins. Showing crowd panoramas, close up shots of the entire band and close ups of the audience, it felt like I was back at the concert again. After the brief intro songs, they moved into a, what I call, explaining the meaning behind the tour and the songs. Personally, these were my favorite parts of the film, because I got to hear everything from each band member’s perspectives, which you normally don’t hear about on tour. Trust me when I say, the best part of the film is when they explain the bracelets they used on their recent tour.
There were parts that made you laugh (Viva La Vida), parts that made you cry (Fix You), parts that everyone sang along to (Paradise), and the parts that made me jump in my seat (Charlie Brown). Viva La Vida was the enthusiastic, jumping, dancing Chris Martin everyone knows and Fix You was the quiet one that everyone felt in their hearts. If the film were muted during Paradise, you would have no trouble knowing what the words were, because of the real audience in the theatre singing along. Finally, Charlie Brown is my absolute favorite Coldplay song. I am telling you this while I’m watching the videos I have on my phone, signing along to the live album.
Overall, the Coldplay Live film exceeded my expectations in every single way possible. Going into the theatre, I expected just to watch them play the songs from their tour in order, without the narration of the band. The Live CD, which I’m listening to right now, literally sounds like the real album, but much cleaner and ripped of any types of electronic auto-tune or extra effects. Personally, I think I’ll probably listen to the Live album more than the real album, because it’s a mix of old and new. I highly suggest going to Target, Best Buy, HMV, or whatever you have around you and picking up this album and DVD. Watch it in full screen with the surround sound on. You will not be disappointed in anyway. And by this point, if you don't fully believe me, check out this video of them singing Paradise (in Paris), it's amazing.
Album and Film Score: 10/10
What do YOU think about the film and the album? Comment below or hit me up on Twitter!
Contributed By: Addie (@AddieLeeWhelan)
What do YOU think about the film and the album? Comment below or hit me up on Twitter!
Contributed By: Addie (@AddieLeeWhelan)