Coldplay: Live 2012 Explicit Lyrics

This is a fantastic concert film! I had the privilege of attending a date on this tour and the show Coldplay put on was remarkable in the truest sense of the word. I've never seen anything like it nor have I ever been as engaged at a concert. The stages they put together for the shows say it all. I sat in the back of the arena, out of view only to realize a song or two in that the stage was circular. Just as I did, Chris Martin is in front of us with his back to the rest of the arena asking us if we're alright and thanking us for coming and putting up with being behind the stage. The attention they give to the fans is brilliant. The show was even better and the atmosphere was buzzing and glowing with Xylobands and the excitement. It's definitely a great feeling to be surrounded by 20,000 other people who are belting out Yellow with the band. That feeling is translated so well onto film here. And the Bluray is even better. It looks crisp, the sound is clear and just how I remember it. There is a lot of grain in the filming and that might be the choice of the director or the result of filming in low-light, but it doesn't impact the quality of this release. I think the best moment from this tour is when the Xylobands start to go off and all 20,000 people seem to be standing and waving their arms. It must have been quite a spectacle for the band and it's made to be quite a spectacle in this film. I highly encourage a viewing.

(This was my review as originally posted at Reel Film News.) Coldplay have spent the last year touring in support of their new album "Mylo Xyloto" to much critical and audience acclaim. Their live show, augmented by the use of illuminating wristbands (called Xylobands) given to the audience, redefined the relationship between band and observer by making them an active part of the proceedings. On Monday, November 19, they will unleash Coldplay Live 2012 upon the home media market; it is a concert film culled from several performances, dating all the way back to their 2011 Glastonbury show to recent shows in Paris and Montreal. To hype this release further, they added a one-night only theatrical screening on November 13th at theaters worldwide. Locally, the new Angelika Mosaic and a few others were host to this screening, with the theater being filled with fans old and young, all delighted at the prospect of being able to witness this snapshot of this moment in Coldplay's history. It's tough being a Coldplay fan these days, with constant derision being heaped upon them and their fans. The "You know how I know you're gay?" sequence from the film The 40 Year-Old Virgin was just the first of many public tongue-lashings directed at Coldplay, with detractors left and right coming out of the woodwork to heap scorn upon them. With five studio albums and a relentless tour schedule, Coldplay have fired straight back with brilliant musicianship, heartfelt songs, and one of the most memorable stage shows ever to tour the earth. With Coldplay Live 2012, they are afforded the opportunity to show the world at large just how powerful their music and imagery can be; we also get each band member's own personal take on the tour, the touring life, and their own perceptions of themselves. Against a backdrop of graffiti, laser lights, swirling confetti, and computer imagery, Coldplay's 90-minute exercise in showmanship starts from the very beginning, where the raucous "Hurts Like Heaven" blasts the audience into a frantic fervor. The Xylobands pop and flash, animating the audience and further enhancing the impact of the music. Chiefly caught on digital cameras by director Paul Dugdale, we are granted an upfront look at the band onstage, sweat and all, while they power through an ecstatic show at the Stade de France in Paris, which serves as this film's base performance. Songs captured during their appearances in Madrid, Montreal, the Hollywood Bowl, and Glastonbury are thrown in the mix to complement and contrast the Paris show. Every two or three songs, there's a break in the concert footage as each member provides a small narration about how the tour has affected them, and we are given a rare glimpse into their road lives and what their outlook on life is for these shows. It's also fun to see their playful moments; we see them driving around in stadium carts, playing soccer and ping-pong, and goofing off for the cameras. (Speaking of which, watch all the way past the credits.) Musically, Coldplay are at the top of their game. Sonically tight and soulful, their songs are given ample room to mesmerize on their own; the additional imagery only adds to the experience of the song, making the song both aurally and visually memorable. The sound, mixed by longtime collaborator Rik Simpson, is sure to grab your ears and make you notice sounds that you may never have noticed before - the wobbly synthesizers in "Charlie Brown" are a fine example of this. Also, the crowd noise is never too overpowering, yet enough of it is there to make you feel like you're right in the middle of the Stade de France. Additionally, it was nice to hear the instrumental synthesizer/keyboard tracks to some of their various songs underpinning each member's narration. This yearlong (and soon to be extended) tour has crossed the globe several times. Meticulously planned, rehearsed and executed, each performance ignites audiences everywhere through exuberance and excitement, pulling out every stop in order to make the fans feel appreciated and wanted. Fireworks are set off at their outdoor stadium and pavilion shows; the band moves into the crowd to play a few songs from the back of the auditorium; sing-alongs are encouraged; and it doesn't hurt that they come off as some of the most genuinely nicest people to ever grace a stage. Coldplay Live 2012 captures the band at their best, and their best is good enough to beat any criticism any day of the week and twice on Sundays. FINAL GRADE: A+ Reel Film News Movie/DVD Review by Eddie Pasa

I pre-ordered this. It is great! The CD is great and the DVD is even better. There are about FIVE extra live songs on the DVD than on the CD. The DVD also has additional video of the band members. I ended up purchasing four more copies of this CD/DVD to give to family to get them listening to Coldplay, as this is the best introduction to the band, in my opinion. The one thing I would change is that I would just cut out the f*bomb that Chris Martin drops about six times once in a while in the album. It is not a big deal, but it is something that can just be edited out. When I bought the gifts for family, I bought the CLEAN version, not the EXPLICIT version as I knew it would be unquestionably loved. I wish, when ordering it it would have been more clear. Regardless, even with the occasional word, I still listen to this over and over and love it.

I enjoyed this DVD, Coldplay are great entertainers and have all the latest toys that make a stadium concert a lot of fun (the Brisbane concert that I attended was fantastic). I marked it down one star because I don't think this is Coldplay at their best. I've heard some YouTube videos of the same live songs where Chris's vocals were much stronger, and the mix was much better. Also, Chris drops the F bomb far too much to make it suitable for my children to listen to which is a shame. That aside, Coldplay rock it out better than anyone, and this live performance is brilliant.

We traveled to Chicago this summer to see Coldplay, but the concert was all but rained out so we only got to see them play for a little more than an hour. It was very disappointing (and pretty miserable due to the rain going to, and leaving Soldier Field) but what we did get to experience was really wonderful. My husband gave this DVD to me for my birthday and it's really well done, not only in terms of the concert performances, but the history and behind the scenes of what goes into their concerts from small venues to the huge stadium shows. If you are a fan, you will definitely enjoy this, and included is a CD of their music, so you can't go wrong. We have thoroughly enjoyed watching it several times over.

選曲の大半はマイロ･･からですが、おいしいとこは押さえてあります。 他の方も書いているように、映像としての迫力や美しさは文句なしです。 ぜひCDだけでなく映像込みの商品を購入することをお勧めします。 特に私のイチオシは、リアーナが出てくるPrincess of Chinaです。これだけはCDでは伝わりません。リアーナの笑顔のかわいさ（リアーナをかわいいと思ったのはこれが初めてでして･･･）とか、ボーカルのクリスと超至近距離でからむところなんか、めちゃくちゃ迫力あってカッコイイです。 一見の価値ありです。

Sono un amante dei Coldplay quindi la valutazione potrebbe non essere oggettiva al 100% ma questo live è stupendo. All'interno vi è sia la versione BluRay che la versione CD. Il Bluray contiene registrazioni dal vivo di vari concerti del tour, principalmente Parigi. Nell'intermezzo tra una canzone è l'altra vi sono anche delle interviste a Chris Martin e Co., molto introspettive. ci sono quasi tutte le canzoni di MyloXiloto e alcune hit popolari dei Coldplay. Il tutto in una cornice di colori, ambientazioni e riproduzioni sceniche spettacolari. Audio eccellente, Video un po meno ma comunque in Blu Ray si vede la differenza rispetto al DVD, possibilità di mettere i sottotitoli in italiano per le interviste. Ci sono un paio di contenuti aggiuntivi, come The Scientist non presente nella playlist e il make of. Straconsigliato a tutti i fan dei coldplay e a chi ama la buona musica.

Please note this is a review for the CD+DVD version, not the Blu-Ray Personally, I've never been a fan of Live Albums. The 'rougher' sound compared to the studio-produced works just never did it for me... but that's just me. This, however, has proven quite the exception. Just when I thought Coldplay's music couldn't get much better, they infuse it with energy, style and colour, and drop-kick it at your speakers. Lo and behold, the live CD proudly shows off why Coldplay have the reputation they do now. It's an astounding performance, and if you loved their live freebie LeftRightLeftRightLeft from 2009, then this one will be perfect for you! It's a brilliant collection of most of their big hits (of course, most of us would probably want other songs on there) beautifully performed during their Mylo Xyloto tour - sometimes with some nice twists. The recordings are predominantly from their Paris gig, but with a few snips from Madrid, LA and Glastonbury too The CD is brilliant. In particular, the 'Live' aspect helps bring a new edge, especially to the songs from Mylo Xyloto, which were hindered by somewhat of an artificial studio feel. Whilst a few reviewers on here don't seem to like the sound quality: I personally didn't have any qualms with it. Granted, the sound is quite "full on" even for the ballads - But for me, I loved the over-the-top energy of the whole thing. The explosive opening of 'Hurts Like Heaven' always brings an excited smile to my face. The audience adds a brilliant atmosphere to the whole thing and really helps to bring the sound alive. My only gripe (and this is quite a sore point) is that 'Viva La Vida' feels incredibly underwhelming - I'm not quite sure how, but it just really sounds quite flat and lacks the divine 'punch' the other songs do. The only other thing to be aware of is that Chris is quite liberal with the 'F' word in places. Other than that, it's a wonderful reliving of their brilliant live work. In fact, it's not a bad "Best of" album either As for the DVD, it's not quite a video version of the CD... It's the whole CD (plus the inclusion of Violet Hill) but with a few 3-5 min documentary-style intermissions with commentary from the band. Personally, I liked these, as it was a charming look into the band and everything behind the shows we witness. However, it does mean that you can't just sit back and watch a full playthrough of the music as if you were watching a gig. Whether the commentary adds to the video is down to your own tastes, of course - But just be aware that this is the format. As for the video itself: It's undergone quite a bit of editing and makes use of a few visual effects/animations too. So again, if you're looking for a straight 'vanilla' live video, you might be disappointed. Instead, think of it an artistic, stylised, live performance... or watching Coldplay on drugs, your pick Overall, it's a glorious addition to any fan's library. The DVD is ok... but for me it was all about the CD. It's sound is certainly geared more to those who like the Viva-la-Vida/Mylo Xyloto era, where the music predominantly consists of the huge, energised stadium-fillers - If that's you, then kick back and enjoy! Peace

First Coldplay album I got was the DVD/CD combo of LIVE 2003, been a Coldplay fan since, And they seem to do better and better with age! This is one of the best live albums I have seen in a long time. The Blu-ray of the concert is amazing looking, sound great! 10 out 10

Mon commentaire ne sera pas très objectif car j'étais au concert du Stade de France et d'en revoir des images me transporte au royaume de très beaux souvenirs. Si je n'y avais pas assisté, je ne sais pas si je serais entrée complètement dans l'univers du concert car les interviews insérées dans le déroulement du concert m'ont déconcertée au début, d'un autre côté, tous les morceaux diffusés ne sont pas enregistrés au même concert, cela permet donc de suivre un fil conducteur plus logique. Chaque membre du concert se livre un peu sur un mode pudique qui correspond bien à l'esprit du groupe et à ce que j'aime chez eux. J'aime cette idée qu'il faille que les spectateurs rentrent chez eux après avoir passé un excellent moment et "un petit plus " qui rend le concert plus unique ( cf les fameux bracelets lumineux de ce dernier tour mais aussi le cd live du concert du Parc des Princes). Chris Martin dit qu'il "cherche à croiser autant de regards qu'il le peut dans un concert" , considérer les participants en tant que tels et pas en tant qu'une foule immense ( ce qui est pourtant le cas lorsqu'on peut se mettre à leur place grace au dvd et voir ce que le groupe voit depuis la scène). Le groupe multiplie les scènes annexes, n'oublie pas "ceux du fond de la salle" . Le groupe veut , à partir de la liste de chansons, monter un spectacle unique chaque soir en interagissant avec les spectateurs. J'ai eu la chance de les voir sur scène 5 fois depuis 2005, dans des salles plus petites et en stades et je pense qu'ils peuvent s'enorgueillir de réussir cette alchimie particulière . Un homme que je ne connais pas, semblant enchanté de la soirée qu'il venait de passer, disait à un ami le soir du Stade de France :" il a fallu que j'attende 40 ans pour me mettre debout et chanter à tue tête" . Il y a des très jeunes , des jeunes, des quadras et plus dans l'assistance, tous aussi fébriles les uns que les autres avant le début du concert! Le DVD permet de découvrir le groupe, une partie de leur musique et l'énergie qu'il dégage, le respect qu'ils ont pour leur public. Quelqu'un qui ne les connait pas ou peu, peut être séduit et découvrir leur univers, les fans partager un beau moment mais il manque une trace de la candeur qui les habite encore et qu'on a pu mieux découvrir pendant leur concert de clôture des jeux Paralympiques 2012 ( les yeux émerveillés du groupe pendant qu'une artiste évoluait dans les airs, la complicité avec les musiciens ...). AU Stade de France, Princess of China a été jouée deux fois , il me plait de penser que c'était parce que la participation du public était " awsome" comme constaté par Chris Martin et que nous étions "le meilleur poubyic du monde " , et pas parce que la prise de son était moyenne!!!