“Is there anybody out there?”, asks Chris Martin to a sold out audience at the Stade De France in Paris. This is the beginning of their live / documentary ‘Mylo Xyloto Tour’ DVD/CD, a stunning recording of Coldplay‘s 2012 World Tour featuring intimate behind the scenes footages where band members talk about their on-the-road experience as they travel far away from their families but closer than ever to their fans.
If you had the chance to see this show live as I did, I am sure you still remember the wristbands given when you entered the venue and how they lighted up in a multitude of colors as soon as ‘Hurts Like Heaven’ started. Thousands of shining lights creating a never seen before connection between the audience and the band. This live release is powerful, personal and the live vibe is unconventionally and beautifully conveyed as you travel with them between songs such as ‘Paradise’ and ‘Us Against The World’ recorded and filmed in various locations including Madrid, Paris and Boston.
The hit ‘Yellow’ has a sophisticated and ethereal piano start before kicking off together with the singing audience. The energy is frantic and flowing throughout the stadium with songs such as ‘God Put A Smile Upon Your Face’ ending with a guitar being smashed on stage in slow motion. The latest material from ‘Mylo Xyloto’ find a new dimension during the show and even the least remarkable track, ‘Princess Of China’, is performed with a profound passion from Chris together with Rihanna on stage. After ‘Every Tear is a Waterfall’, Coldplay take a bow and as we see intermissions of them heading back to their hotel or straight to the airport, it becomes pretty clear why they are so loved. They keep the audience involved and well-entertained throughout the show and they always try to deliver it in the most humble and fantastic way.