coldplay live at the bbc when was this organised? Brilliant viewing i reckon! Although on bbc 2 if i was them id dump the flop show (excuse the punt) to bbc 2 and put the concert on bbc 1
whats with the helicopter shots very annoying got to like coldplays frontman wee comment how many are actually here because they couldnt get tickets for the weakest link laughs
It was brilliant, I wasn't expecting it to be so good. I was going to start a new thread with the title "BBC Coldplay 24" but since I've been beaten to it, I'll ask here...
Having just watched Coldplay Live at the BBC, listened to about a week's worth of hype on BBC Radio 1 about their exclusive gig on Monday night, and read the BBC News article about Chris Martin walking out of a (pre-recorded) interview for BBC Radio 4, I take it the BBC quite like that band?
I wonder whether anyone could explain what the deal is. Is it a case the BBC would approach Coldplay and say "Hey, you're a big band now guys, how would you like to play a gig for us? We'll air it on BBC Two, chuck in a helicopter, half the BBC car park, a wedge of our broadcast resources, not to mention most of our staff and the 45 minutes of prime time? Sure it will promote your album, and we don't do it for many people, but we know you'll pull in some audiences".
Or is it a case of Coldplay approaching the BBC and saying, "Hi guys, we've got an album out, we need to plug it beyond belief, so how about we put on an exclusive gig for your radio station, maybe do one for telly, say about half seven in th evening, but all you need to do is broadcast it - we'll do the rest."
In reality I'm sure it's a more complex mixture of both scenarios, but you get my point - who's promoting who?
Yes, there's a cynical tone, but for the record (in case you think I'll be writing into Points of View) I enjoyed it all. I'm all for it, even if the staff are getting a free gig out of it.
It was brilliant, I wasn't expecting it to be so good. I was going to start a new thread with the title "BBC Coldplay 24" but since I've been beaten to it, I'll ask here...
Having just watched Coldplay Live at the BBC, listened to about a week's worth of hype on BBC Radio 1 about their exclusive gig on Monday night, and read the BBC News article about Chris Martin walking out of a (pre-recorded) interview for BBC Radio 4, I take it the BBC quite like that band?
I wonder whether anyone could explain what the deal is. Is it a case the BBC would approach Coldplay and say "Hey, you're a big band now guys, how would you like to play a gig for us? We'll air it on BBC Two, chuck in a helicopter, half the BBC car park, a wedge of our broadcast resources, not to mention most of our staff and the 45 minutes of prime time? Sure it will promote your album, and we don't do it for many people, but we know you'll pull in some audiences".
Or is it a case of Coldplay approaching the BBC and saying, "Hi guys, we've got an album out, we need to plug it beyond belief, so how about we put on an exclusive gig for your radio station, maybe do one for telly, say about half seven in th evening, but all you need to do is broadcast it - we'll do the rest."
In reality I'm sure it's a more complex mixture of both scenarios, but you get my point - who's promoting who?
Yes, there's a cynical tone, but for the record (in case you think I'll be writing into Points of View) I enjoyed it all. I'm all for it, even if the staff are getting a free gig out of it.
Nah a think your right DAS i thought it was a good gig an like I said on my first post I would have maybe Gave The One Show a night off.
I think its all about a bit of both sides as you rightful said BBC getting the pludits for the first gig of the Summer with possible the best group in Britain at the moment.
Coldplay its self must have been wanting to do this and it can only do them good with the new album coming out as well....
Another good Coldplay performance although I really think 45 minutes is just too short. They could have quite easily filled one and a half hours and pulled in the ratings, especially given that the entire UK tour had sold out by 1530 (tickets going on sale at 0930).
I was a little disappointed that Chris made a mistake on 42 again, but I guess it must be a tricky song to play. I'm still waiting for Yes to be performed live but I've got a feeling it will be another good song that will seldom/never get played live. Instead we have to make do with Trouble and Lost, which I'm not overly fond of.
Anyway back to the TV Pres ... it was nice to see Television Centre in all its glory, especially at the end, but I was wondering was it necessary to have all the helicopter shots? I think there were plenty of other wide shots that could have been used as well as opposed to having about about four or five helicopter views (and seeing a tiny stage and a small crowd in amongst a load of buildings) in each song.
They're new album is fab - they've never sounded better.
Chris Martin had me in fits of laughter for certain bits when he was talking about Tony Hart, the Snooker, the helicopters filming the concert, Ed The Duck and talking to the builders.
I never thought Chris had much of a sense of humour but I was proved wrong.
Can't wait to see them at the O2 in December - I have 3rd row tickets!
It's a shame it's not on iPlayer - I hope they'll add it today.
Nice appearances by Jay-Z and Ricky Gervais.
I liked the intro too - with Jo Whiley standing in BBC TV Centre with the camera zooming in on her.
This would have been an ideal time to bring back Top Of The Pops for a one-off special (like they originally promised to do when it got axed), but they didn't.
I do agree that it could have been a longer programme though.
