21 June 2009: General Motors Place, Vancouver, Canada

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21 June 2009: General Motors Place, Vancouver, Canada (Picture: mcourchesne)
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21 June 2009: General Motors Place, Vancouver, Canada (Picture: mcourchesne)

Contents

Setlist

  1. Life In Technicolor
  2. Violet Hill
  3. Clocks
  4. In My Place
  5. Yellow
  6. Glass Of Water
  7. Cemeteries Of London
  8. 42
  9. Fix You
  10. Strawberry Swing
  11. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Partial Techno Remix)
  12. Talk (Partial Techno Remix)
  13. The Hardest Part (Chris Solo Piano)
  14. Postcards From Far Away (Chris Solo Piano)
  15. Viva La Vida
  16. Lost!
  17. Green Eyes (acoustic)
  18. Death Will Never Conquer (Acoustic, sung by Will)
  19. I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond Cover - Acoustic)
  20. Viva La Vida (Remix Interlude)
  21. Politik
  22. Lovers In Japan
  23. Death And All His Friends
    Encore
  24. The Scientist
  25. Life In Technicolor ii
  26. The Escapist (Outro)

Photos

Photos from this show can be found at Coldplaying.com in the Gallery thread for Vancouver. http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/

Videos

Videos from this show can be found in the first post of the Coldplaying forum live thread for this show at http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55602

Discussion

All post-show discussion for this show at the forum thread: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55602

Fan Reviews

All fan reviews have been submitted to us by the members of Coldplaying.com[1], unless stated otherwise.

Just got back. Chris mentioned specifically that the filming was for a concert DVD several times tonight, last night I wasn't so sure I heard the word 'DVD' but tonight I definitely did. Who knows if it's for release or not. It could be that they don't want to announce a DVD that will be for purchase in the future? Or perhaps it really is just something for the bunch of them to watch in the future. But, he definitely called it a concert DVD whether that means it will be released...who knows.

Another fantastic show, I'm just terribly sad now that it's all over. Back to reality...*sigh*

The energy in the floor area looked amazing, so good job folks seated there. My row in 106 were a bunch of fuckin' lamos though(not all of 106). They didn't know songs other than the hits, and even sat down INBETWEEN songs. So, they had to be CONVINCED to stand again, ugh. Most of the time they did end up standing again, but it was irritating to watch. One guy near me kept getting up and leaving and coming back to do I don't know what, since he never came back with anything (beer, food, etc). Having him walk infront of me constantly while I was into some moment and having a blast was just irritating. But other than the few lame people who were around me the crowd looked energetic like last night, and maybe even more so in certain parts.

I had a way better view of all the action in 106 than on the floor where i had to stand on my tippy toes, but again, just a bit jealous of how everyone was letting loose down there, while I was one of the few people dancing all crazy where I was. I was glad I got to see the full extent of Chris's dance moves tonight. He really couldn't be more cute with all that, really I don't understand reviews that say he needs to do less "rockstar posturing" and leaping around...it's clear he's just having fun and I think it helps get the audience into it.

Setlist the same as last night. Some of Chris's banter and antics were different, some the same. Chris put on the dragon costumey thing during one song, think I got a picture of it. Didn't know what to call people from Vancouver (p.s. Chris Vancouverite), I think he called us Vancouverians? Lol, but he admitted he had no idea if it was correct, then just called us Canadians for the rest of it.

Chris has us sing that last bit of yellow, the "ooooow" part for Guy and inserted comments about Guy being handsome in the last line. Guy looked cute and shy being put in the spotlight like that hehe.

Saw someone with a sign that said "Chris are you having a laugh" and lol'd in rl.

Maybe today my hearing has been broken in by last night's concert, but tonight sounded somehow clearer to me and Chris's voice sounded better. Could very well have been my imagination or me remembering wrong.

I have some pics and videos from tonight, but my camera battery died during LiT II so I'll look through them tomorrow to see if anything is worth posting.

Oh talked to a security guard who was checking people's tickets in my section (i was one of the first people in), and he said he'd just met Chris and that he had been playing ping-pong, and was a completely down to earth, friendly guy.

Wondering if a career as a security guard for GM place is my true calling in life now.

[Krystyna]

Just got back. Best Concert of my life! Me and the girlfriend decided to go early. She was pouting before the Howling Bells, jokingly of course! Then a guy in a Viva Golf shirt comes up and talks to us. Gives her a Viva La Vida pick. I talked to him, I asked if he was Roadie 42 and he said no. He then told us he was the video manager, his name was Andy! Said they were just filming for Archives, but Chris said a lot that they were filming for a DVD. I asked him if Phil was here and unfortunately he went home a day ago.

So we sit through Howling Bells and afterward I look over, and Andy is on his way, says "Chris just sent me with these. His thanks to you guys for being such great fans have fun!" He handed us two tickets Row 4 right on Jonnys ramp! Life could not get any better.

Snow Patrol come out and well I go crazy as they are my third favorite band. I got a few looks from the Bassist and A thumbs up from Gary. It just keeps getting better ad better!

Then Coldplay come on. Blast through there set which was better then Last night, better audience! A few point i am inches from Martin and Jonny. All night though they just ignored us fans at the side. Until Lovers In Japan, having fun with the butterflies then Chris gets his good old Parisol, dances with it and when he is done, looks right at me smiles hands it to me! I turn and give it to my girlfriend, every girl just started screaming. She was so happy!

To top it all off, the security guard gave me a setlist. Its a photocopy from Winnipeg, and really worn, but I got everything I could ever hope for. Coldplaying karma does pay off. This has been the best experience of my life!

If you read this, amazing guys!

[Malcolm-Edge]

Just got back right now. Amazing concert. Setlist was same as last nights.

We had pretty good seats, but when they came down to the B-stage, we were able to move right up to the stage and stand there so that was pretty cool. I was able to see Chris' beads of sweat all over his face. It was amazing .Got some very good shots of the boys. I think I saw Roadie#42, but he ignored me when I called him. Chris put on a chinese dragon costume during Lovers in Japan and then whipped out the umbrella near the end. All of them seemed very energetic. Guy looked at me for about 5-7 seconds and I nearly fainted. I got a video from about every song. The cell phone wave was really cool. Crowd was really loud.

Chris ran straight to his car with his sweaty clothes on and everything. ( the security guard told me ). We were waiting outside for Will and Guy for a long time. I saw them quickly rush to their car while everyone was standing on the opposite side.

Alright, I think thats it. It was an incredible show! That's not the best review but it 1 AM and I have to wake up in 5 hours. Goodnight everyone!

[Shaftell]

OMG. BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!! I went by myself last night, but I didn't let that stop me from having a lot of fun. I was on the floor, row 11, seat 8 - right at the corner of the Jonny ramp. So every time Chris or Jonny walked down the ramp, I was able to just step out a bit to take a photo. A few times however, I was tripping over when other people in my row wanted to get to the stage. I was the tall woman in the blue t-shirt. This time, I arrived just as Howling bells were starting. They did a good job with the energy, considering there were still a lot of empty seats at this point. Then snow patrol - awesome - the guitarist kept smiling at the audience. The people arriving next to me said they just bought their tickets that morning on ticket master. I was having problems with my camera, but got a few good shots. The security guard near me was very strict about not letting people take videos. I think it was during VivaLaVida when I was within a few feet of Chris. When yellow came on, I was having more fun playing with the balloons than watching the band. When LIT II came on, It was like heaven having all of those butterflies fall on me But I think my favourite parts where when Chris was at the piano. I saw one person getting a set list, so I immediately went over and asked for one too. It is from Winnepeg. What a truly amazing night - set list, butterflies, CD, program, Oxfam flyer, inches away from Chris and Jonny, balloon popping near me - and to make it a perfect night, got home quickly over the new Golden Ears Bridge!! I will post pics later.

[ BCfan ]

Thank you so much to everyone who posted videos and pictures of the show! Thanks for the great memories!

I had a great time! I've seen Coldplay 4 times now and that was definitely the best Coldplay concert yet, not to mention the best concert ever! (and trust me, I've been to a LOT of concerts)

And thanks to Coldplay, the crew and everyone involved (right up to the people who were responsible for the fluttering butterfly confetti) for making it such a memorable night for all of us!

It seems as they get better and better, my concert seats gets crappier and crappier lol, but hey it was amazing from any seat in the house! And I'm glad to see that some true fans got the 'brolly', set lists, guitar pics etc.

I hope there's a DVD we can buy later.

[ManuelaS]

I took the time to check out the Coldplay concert at GM Place in Vancouver, Canada yesterday and despite what I thought I was getting myself in to I was up for a surprise. The surprise was I actually enjoyed the concert more then I would have expected. The band started the set off with 4 oldies but goodies including every one's favorite song Yellow which during that time giant yellow bouncy balloons where thrown amongst the crowed. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin bursts a giant yellow balloon, then grins as confetti falls over his face.

The sold out crowd at GM Place lets out a roar. Balloons bounce from person to person around the stadium and the sweeping melody of the British megaband’s hit song Yellow, ends after wrapping itself around the audience. I have been though my share of concerts this year and last and all I can say is even if you’re not a fan of the group’s softer edged stadium rock even if you agree clean-living Martin is the so-called “Jesus of Uncool,” as per Rolling Stone just try not to get swept away by their live show.

Immediately, the opening notes to Violet Hill sparked howls from the scream-happy crowd a mixed bag of old, young, hip and square, peppered with plenty of couples holding hands. “If we made it to Vancouver,” Martin sang, to the lilting melody of Violet Hill. “If the rumours about you being the best crowd in the world are true.”

Pause. That’s when he sang to the crowd that of all the cities to choose from on their world tour they had chosen to film Vancouver, Saturday and tonight. Well, you can imagine how the screamers responded. The DVD of there "Final" tour will be the Vancouver concert. I know I will be picking up the copy so I can say to my grandchildren someday "grandpa was there".

Around the gig's halfway mark, the entire band walked through the crowd to a smaller stage perched among the rows in the back of the GM Place high in to the bleachers. There they played the pretty Green Eyes and a laid-back, funny version of Neil Diamond's I'm A Believer. During Believer, they led us through a cellphone wave. “Is everything okay so far?” Martin asked. “I know you had to go through a lot to go to our concert.” He went on to list obstacles the crowd faced, from parking and traffic to missing television. Later, seated alone at a piano situated on a side stage, Martin quipped: “I get to live out my Michael Bolton fantasies.” Then he paused, adding: “Not fantasies about Michael Bolton, you understand.”

He then moved into a stripped down and pretty version of The Hardest Part. Other highlights of the night included the groove-heavy song, Lost, showcasing the group’s edges. An encore was demanded by the Vancouver audience and the got one, part of the encore was second-last song of the night Scientist which is a personal favorite of mine. During the evening of course they did a nicely ramped up Viva La Vida — the opening chords of last year’s hit so familiar to the audience that two notes in, the crowd lost it.

Martin told the audience Colplay couldn’t ask for a better “supporting cast” in their concert film. He thanked everyone and reminded fans of their live album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, handed out at the end of the night. (And available to download free for everyone — even if you didn't make the show — on Coldplay.com.)

Conclusion, As for the band members them selves they where just as emotionally involved as the audience Squeaky-clean, yoga-practitioner Chris Martin, 32, the band's vocalist, demonstrated all the emotion and range Coldplay's sensitive, hyper-romantic power balladry demands, while his bandmates -- Jonny Buckland on guitar, Guy Berryman on bass and Will Champion on drums --played with impressive energy and torque performance. All of this was further illuminated by a spectacular laser light show.

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Media Reviews

Twitter Updates

These Twitter updates have been taken from the search feature on Twitter:

  • malcolm42 Notice on the door. They are filming. Waiting for door to open now!
  • malcolm42 Filming for archives not a dvd or video. Informed by video manager. Got a viva pick too!
  • malcolm42 Just got upgraded to 4th row by Andy the video director!
  • malcolm42 Holy shit. So close! Snow Patrol is rocking it out.
  • janicenikkel @coldplay My hubby &12 year old son were moved to Row 2 beside the stage at tonite's concert. Super psyched. Great b-day present for my son!
  • Missykaniuk Just got upgraded to 3rd row FLOOR at coldplay! WHAT?! :):):) almost as close as @ mayercraft!
  • malcolm42 Row 4 i can't believe it! I wanted this upgrade so badly!
  • AdamSeckel COLDPLAY!!!!! BESTLIVE ENTRANCE EVER!!
  • jclgan is at the Coldplay concert... Recording live in Vancouver for DVD!
  • NatashaCarpio Is beyond bored at the Coldplay concert - I don't understand how they're so popular
  • SerenRoseDry is wachin coldplay this very second! love them all over
  • djkeng Thinking I'll need to buy the DVD of Coldplay Live in Vancouver
  • OhEmG ridiculous production, 15 thousand people and a front row seat doesn't always make for a better show. sigh...coldplay has lost what i loved.
  • Yarbo Coldplay's lead singer is wearing a green armband at the Vancouver concert. I wonder if it is to show support for Iran? #iranelection #neda
  • malcolm42 So close! Swing!
  • fiver303 @Coldplay live is just as awesome as I expected! Celine Dion shhhtttttt! ;-P
  • SerenRoseDry vancouver just did a cellphone wave at the coldplay concert. it was amazing!
  • adurian Still at GM Place. Coldplay is amazing. Unbelievable energy.
  • nataliehelm Coldplay just addressed us as 'vancouverians' :)
  • durnin First #Coldplay encore. Excellent f*cking show!!!
  • Remy9070 at the #Coldplay concert. Pretty damn good show.
  • jordankellyw It's weird how a song can be so powerful it moves you to tears. Coldplay has that power people.
  • malcolm42 Got the lovers umbrella. Chris gave it to me
  • AdamSeckel Coldplay, you just won yourself a perminent spot in my top 3 concerts
  • gilliankortje Coldplay is amazing. My life is complete.
  • deeandfriends AWESOME ! it worksssss. man,Coldplay rules.
  • abrahamsaca @Coldplay is shooting tonight and tomorrow's shows in Vancouver for a live dvd, great news!
  • causticchick @coldplay Thank you for an amazing show! It's shows like this that make me don't mind that I'm. $100 poorer. Oh, and $40 for the tee shirt.
  • gabrimcc COLDPLAY concert was amazing
  • maarymcmillan Omfg, coldplay was absolutely amazing! <3
  • lilchick Coldplay. Can I just relive this forever? Pretty please?
  • SerenRoseDry just saw coldplay again and fell in love with chris martin all over again
  • DocBells Father's Day just ended with Coldplay in Vancouver. Awesome
  • Oguchi Coldplay surprised me with a really good stadium show...
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