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Coldplay at Glasto

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Whatsnormalhere · 29/06/2024 22:14

I’ll start by saying I LOVE Coldplay! Watching Glasto live from the comfort of my bed…..is anyone else wondering what’s going on with Chris Martin’s voice? Or is it my imagination

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AngelDelightButNotStrawberry · 30/06/2024 10:26

I saw Stevie Wonder at Glasto, he was amazing.

Newname71 · 30/06/2024 07:59

Domoda · 30/06/2024 00:05

I saw Muse at Glasto one year, they were insanely epic

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We saw Muse at Download. Even my son who’s into death metal thought they were phenomenal.

Firefly1987 · 30/06/2024 03:04

I can't say I noticed or thought much of Chris Martin's voice tbh. I did think Keane were awesome and the lead singer has a very good voice though, so his vocals definitely stood out to me. Possibly because there was just a lot of stuff going on during Coldplay's set I was less focused on the vocals.

Aquarius1234 · 30/06/2024 01:14

AllyCart · 30/06/2024 00:39

Who's better for most/more of the people, though?

Muse are mentioned above, which I think is a good shout, however I really don't like their music so wouldn't be for me.

I'm not particularly a fan of much of Coldplay's music but it's 'inoffensive' and would appeal to more people, in my opinion.

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The Killers, Oasis, Stereophonics, Elton John, Florence and the Machine. The Verve. Much better.

Just looking at previous list of who have.
I assume it's how big Coldplay got sales etc thar they seem to headline every 4/5 years. This was 6th time zzzzzz

AllyCart · 30/06/2024 00:39

Aquarius1234 · 30/06/2024 00:15

Can't believe people think they are one of the best headliners. Nah.

Who's better for most/more of the people, though?

Muse are mentioned above, which I think is a good shout, however I really don't like their music so wouldn't be for me.

I'm not particularly a fan of much of Coldplay's music but it's 'inoffensive' and would appeal to more people, in my opinion.

Chocolatefrogs · 30/06/2024 00:29

AllyCart · 30/06/2024 00:02

Me too - for quite a few reasons 😂

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Chocolatefrogs · 30/06/2024 00:29

Domoda · 30/06/2024 00:05

I saw Muse at Glasto one year, they were insanely epic

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God I love Muse. I haven’t kept up with their stuff for a few years now, but I saw them live twice and they were phenomenal. Both they and Coldplay do excellent live shows.

Aquarius1234 · 30/06/2024 00:15

Can't believe people think they are one of the best headliners. Nah.

Domoda · 30/06/2024 00:05

SofiaSoFar · 29/06/2024 23:54

Has there been a better headline act for Glasto?

I'm sure there are loads who some - many even - would prefer, but as an act to appeal to the widest possible number of people, I struggle to think of anyone else really.

I saw Muse at Glasto one year, they were insanely epic

AllyCart · 30/06/2024 00:02

Chocolatefrogs · 30/06/2024 00:00

Ha not yet - I’m behind as started watching late - but I’ll look out for it. Wish it was still 2014 tbh.

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Me too - for quite a few reasons 😂

Chocolatefrogs · 30/06/2024 00:00

AllyCart · 29/06/2024 23:59

Anyone notice the BBC coverage ended with a closing credit (or whatever it's called) with MMXIV as the date? 😁

Ha not yet - I’m behind as started watching late - but I’ll look out for it. Wish it was still 2014 tbh.

Confusedbythistreat · 30/06/2024 00:00

Ladyandherspaniel · 29/06/2024 22:42

I'm gutted I didn't know they were this... I love Coldplay. We went to Wembley in 2022 and it was the best show I had seen.

He's lost so much weight tho?? This tour has obviously took its toll on his health.

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He looks exactly the same as he ever has, he's super fit and lean

AllyCart · 29/06/2024 23:59

Anyone notice the BBC coverage ended with a closing credit (or whatever it's called) with MMXIV as the date? 😁

Chocolatefrogs · 29/06/2024 23:55

I think his voice is okay, and pretty much the same as ever, but his accent is all over the shop - it’s giving me Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins vibes 😂😂 I know he’s lived in the USA for years now, and probably splits his time between the U.K. and the US, so that’s probably why it’s a bit in between, but it’s weird to listen to. I find it grating when he pronounces ‘Earth’ as ‘Urrth’ 😂

SofiaSoFar · 29/06/2024 23:54

Has there been a better headline act for Glasto?

I'm sure there are loads who some - many even - would prefer, but as an act to appeal to the widest possible number of people, I struggle to think of anyone else really.

AllyCart · 29/06/2024 23:38

Amblesidebadger · 29/06/2024 23:37

@AllyCart
I saw them at an arena tour and they were great. Very atmospheric.

That's good to hear. 😀

Amblesidebadger · 29/06/2024 23:37

@AllyCart
I saw them at an arena tour and they were great. Very atmospheric.

ExitPursuedByABare · 29/06/2024 23:36

This is cute.

AllyCart · 29/06/2024 23:35

For anyone who's seen them live other than at Glasto, are they as good in smaller venues/inside, etc?

It just seems like the show so reliant on the atmosphere - not a criticism, just can't imagine how it would be elsewhere?

Oblomov24 · 29/06/2024 23:34

I don't even like him that much. I thought he looked really old, but to be fair his showmanship was 2nd to none and he got the crowd going and it was absolutely incredible. The whole thing was amazing.

AllyCart · 29/06/2024 23:30

dnac · 29/06/2024 22:41

They truly are a headline act. Wish I was there

Absolutely. On both counts.

PussInBin20 · 29/06/2024 23:22

I love them. Seen them at two stadium tours and they put on a great show.

Prometheus · 29/06/2024 23:17

Massive Coldplay fan from 1998 until about 2005 when they just got boring and repetitive. He seems to have somehow caught an American accent along the way.

Hoglet70 · 29/06/2024 23:17

LiftyLift · 29/06/2024 22:36

He is giving me the ick with all that gyrating

He doesn't gyrate! He was married to our Gwyneth, he's a Ken Doll!

Helpimfalling · 29/06/2024 23:14

viagrafalls · 29/06/2024 22:42

I wonder who they will bring on as a guest - any guesses?

He brought in a famous palastinan singer 💓