Unforgettable. Electric. Mind blowing. These are just some of the many adjectives that come to mind when I think about Coldplay's recent tour. This year I was fortunate enough to see the British band not once, not twice, but three times. And it goes without saying that each time was even more memorable than the last. Lead singer Chris Martin puts on quite the show, and I have never been in the presence of a band that possesses such energy and passion on stage.
The band's previous albums “Rush of Blood to the Head” and “Parachutes” received criticism for having the same sound and lacking any real energy (although, if you ask me, their lyrics are always beautiful and downright chilling). However, the band's most recent CD, “Mylo Xyloto,” has appeared to prove critics wrong. The fresh, new sound has left loyal fans in awe and sparked an interest in many who were beginning to doubt the British group. Say goodbye to entire albums full of heartbreak and depressing love songs; “Mylo Xyloto” is packed with life and color.
The 2012 Mylo Xyloto Tour will forever be one to remember. For each concert, all audience members are given wrist bands called Xylobands (need quotations?) that light up in various colors in sync with the album's biggest hits like “Hurts Like Heaven” and “Paradise.” The effect is indescribable—an entire arena full of technicolor glowing (or ‘glowing technicolor’) lights while Chris, Johnny, Guy and Will jam out on stage. Lasers flash while confetti blasts upward from all sides of the stage, leaving the audience surrounded by vibrant butterflies and hearts. It's perfection. There is nothing like a crowd full of people singing the “woah-oh -oh-oh's” to the band's popular “Viva la Vida.” And of course, old classics are still a major part of the show. “Yellow” is always a crowd favorite, and when Chris sings it acoustically, jaws drop. But let's be honest, anyone who has seen this band live knows what I'm talking about. It's hard to pick the single best part because the entire concert is pure genius.
I could go on and on, but you must see it firsthand to truly understand. I promise there's nothing like it. Now, go listen to Coldplay's new album, and find out what I'm talking about.