Coldplay - Live 2003 (DVD & CD)

Starring:Coldplay
Studio: Capitol
Product Type: DVD

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Riding high on the phenomenal success of A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay is in peak form on Coldplay Live 2003. This CD/DVD two-pack was filmed (on Super-16mm film) and recorded in Sydney's Horden Pavilion on July 21 and 22, 2003, during an exhaustive year-long world tour, and the medium-sized arena provides a fitting stage for the London-based rock quartet, not so grand as to overwhelm the music, but large enough to indicate their large and loyal following, which includes enthusiastic fans of either gender. Especially when played in DTS 5.1 surround, this 90-minute concert is richer, thicker, and (of course) louder than Coldplay's studio recordings, lending a wall-of-sound expansiveness to the band's signature sound, which draws from such diverse influences as Genesis, Pink Floyd, The Verve, U2, and their own unique sonic landscape. "Politik" gets the gig off to a rousing start, and other impressive highlights include "Daylight," "Yellow," the as-yet-unreleased new song "Moses," and the popular hits "In My Place," "Clocks," and "The Scientist." And while the concert visuals are slick and professional (perhaps placing a bit too much emphasis on singer/frontman Chris Martin), this DVD and CD--the latter containing a truncated 70-minute version of the same performance--are best appreciated for their pristine audio quality. Culled from 400 hours of home video, the 40-minute "concert diary" represents a wasted opportunity, enjoyable for hardcore fans but offering no insight into the band or its individual members. Much better, then, to play the concert at healthy high volume, and appreciate Coldplay in the prime of their young career. --Jeff Shannon

Description

The two-disc set includes a 90-minute, nine-camera, super 16 live shoot taken from their July 21 and 22, 2003 performances at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney, Australia, as well as band commentary, a never before broadcast behind-the-scenes documentary, a special tour diary and the edited audio CD. The DVD and CD will also include two PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED live tracks- "The One I Love" and "Moses."

Customer Reviews:

4 stars for sound.......2007-05-30

The audio on this is outstanding. The documentary bonus is very boring. Basically band members moping about how stressful it is to be rich and famous and blabbering incoherently to bland Radio DJs about disparities in world trade. The concert video--despite the aforementioned great audio--is a quick edit mess of blurry shots that give me a headache.

Great Music...OK Visuals.......2007-05-15

Coldplay is absolutley amazing and puts on a great show. The DVD is great to listen to you favorite songs played by the band live. After going to their recent X&Y Tour concert I was blown away by the visuals (lighting and video) so I was a little disapoint to see this one which didnt have all the bells and wissles. So I cant wait till the have an X&Y tour DVD.

Great into to coldplay.......2007-01-30

As a bit of context to my review: this was given me as a gift before I really knew anything about Coldplay. I couldn't name a single song of theirs, although during my first viewing of the DVD I did recognize three or four songs (which I liked, just didn't know who the artist was).

I thought the concert was fanstastic. I got more and more into it as it progressed, partly because I thought the concert itself got better and better, and partly because I come to know the band a little better as I watched, which adds to the concert experience.

While I had a few favorite tracks of the concert, there were not any which I classified as one of my all-time favorite concert moments (I own quite a few concert DVDs). At the same time, there were not any weak moments in the concert, and I was never tempted to skip any tracks.

Regarding the extra documentary, I understand the complaints some had that it didn't really include anything new. But for someone who knew nothing of the band, I enjoyed it and it added to the concert experience.

All in all, a very enjoyable conert, definitely worth the purchase. I finished watching it wanting to watch it again with an increased familarity of the band.

Excellent concert DVD.......2006-03-09

Coldplay is one of my favorite bands. Most of my favorite songs are on played on this DVD (scientist, see you soon, clocks). The band plays very well live and it shows on this concert disc, video quality is good and recorded in DTS! A must have for Coldplay fans.

Director got in the way of a great performance.......2006-03-06

Coldplay is my favorite band and I've seen them live 2 times recently. I just recently rewatched this dvd and could barely get thru it. As has been previously stated by other reviewers, its like watching a 90 minute music video. Most of the concert is in black and white. Most of the camera shots are out of focus, very close up and not focused on anything for more than 2-3 seconds. In the beginning of Politik, when the guitars and drums are heavy, it looks like the camera is vomiting. Its pretty much unwatchable. Its like watching a strobelight with a different image every second. Hopefully if Coldplay decided to release another concert dvd (and i hope they do) they can get the director of U2's Vertigo tour dvd to produce it.

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Coldplay Live 2003
Starring: Coldplay
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Average customer rating:

4 stars for sound
Great Music...OK Visuals
Great into to coldplay
Excellent concert DVD
Director got in the way of a great performance

Coldplay: Live 2003
Starring: Chris Martin (XI) , Will Champion , Jon Buckland , and Guy Berryman
Director: John Durrant , and Russell Thomas
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

4 stars for sound.......2007-05-30

Great Music...OK Visuals.......2007-05-15

Great into to coldplay.......2007-01-30

Excellent concert DVD.......2006-03-09

Director got in the way of a great performance.......2006-03-06

Average customer rating:

4 stars for sound
Great Music...OK Visuals
Great into to coldplay
Excellent concert DVD
Director got in the way of a great performance

Coldplay: Live 2003
Starring: Chris Martin (XI) , Will Champion , Jon Buckland , and Guy Berryman
Director: John Durrant , and Russell Thomas
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video