The sheer wonder and awe of the Coldplay experience is reason enough to give this a 5 star review. Martin, for all his pretentiousness (calling a kid "Apple" is a crime), is warm and entertaining. He dashes across the stage and up and down the ego ramps with endless energy and enthusiasm. The band were on top form in Belfast and played a set filled with variety, spanning all 4 studio albums. Most thrilling was the stage setup with a smaller stage at the end of the runway used for a techno mini-set and a beautiful piano version of The Hardest Part which for the first time seemed like a good song when stripped of its X&Y bullshit. Globes descending from the ceiling, massive yellow balloons, lasers, millions of confetti butterflies... the show itself is a true spectacle but it wouldnt matter if the band couldn't live up to the hype. Thankfully they showed just why they are so popular. For all the glitter and sparkle, you know you're in their grip when you realise that the entire audience has just sang the entirity of Fix You with Chris Martin simply accompanying on piano.
Majestic.
Verdict: ***** (5/5)
SETLIST:
Life in Technicolor
Violet Hill
Clocks
In My Place
Speed Of Sound
Yellow
Chinese Sleep Chant
42
Fix You
Strawberry Swing
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version)
Talk (techno version)
The Hardest Part (Chris solo piano)
Postcards From Far Away (piano instrumental)
Viva La Vida
Lost!
Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic - Will vocals)
Green Eyes (acoustic)
Jingle Bells (acoustic)
Viva La Vida (remix interlude)
Politik
Lovers In Japan
Death And All His Friends
ENCORE:
The Scientist / Back For Good
Life in Technicolor ii
The Escapist (outro)
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