Coldplay - Live 2003 (DVD & CD)
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Movie Reviews of Coldplay - Live 2003 (DVD & CD)
Movie Review: Perfect for teen
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter absolutely loves Coldplay. Gave it to her for Xmas hoping there might be something on it she hadn't seen. She loved it and has watched it several times since receiving it.Movie Review: Unbelievable Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is unbelievable. The song, "In My Place" blew me away, which really involves the crowd. This DVD is a must-have for any music lover.Movie Review: Excellent concert DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Movie Review: COLDPLAY LIVE 2003 DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Everyone should see a Coldplay concert. And if you can't see it live, this is the next best thing.Movie Review: How to best experience Coldplay.
Summary: 4 Stars
Before becoming "everyone's band" earlier in 2003, they were just like any other British rock band trying to break into the mainstream. Their music was praised and played over by the UK media, but were only known in selective circles here in North America. It is hard to comprehend it when watching "Live 2003", which makes Coldplay look like on of the world's biggest and best bands, which they are well on the road to being. The concert is composed of songs lifted from their two studio albums, 1999's "Parachutes" and 2002's "A Rush of Blood to the Head". The highlights from the former include "Shiver", "Everything's Not Lost", and the two big singles, "Yellow" and the achingly beautiful "Trouble. The newer album, which made Coldplay international stars, is well represented here, with stellar versions of "Clocks", "In My Place", and the blistering show-opener "Politik". As anyone who has ever seen a Coldplay concert can attest, the main attraction is in the light show that accompanies each song. Perhaps to help ease their transition into larger venues, Coldplay use loads of blinding lights, strobes, and even green lasers (during "Clocks") to liven up the concert. And you will definitely not be disappointed, since the variety of lights is very reminiscent of a Pink Floyd concert. As for the songs, they sound fantastic when played live.
The band themselves are not overly exciting. Chris Martin's dancing around the stage and odd "fist to the sky" dance during "In My Place" add some leverage, while the rest of the band looks rigid and uncomfortable, standing like statues behind their instruments. They remind me of Oasis, in that they are going through the motions while keeping in mind who is the real star of the show, and avoiding to spotlight. It's a pity, since they are gifted musicians who function well as a cohesive band.
The live DVD captures their show in Australia, ironically, in the smallest venues of the tour. The smaller (relatively speaking) venue means that the show has a more intimate feel, and the stellar camera work and editing make you feel like part of the audience. The sound quality is also really good, giving the songs bass and volume that you need from a concert DVD. The two added attractions are the 40 minute "Tour Diary", which is a mish-mash of footage and interviews, and two new songs, including "One I Love", which has a very Echo & The Bunnymen feel to it. It's quite good, actually. Also added for value is an audio CD of the concert's best songs, so you can listen to them on your Discman and enjoy the pumped-up versions of their big hits. Overall, this is a great DVD/CD package.
Whether you are an older fan or a new initiate, "Live 2003" is Coldplay in their element and how they are best experienced. As far as concert DVDs go, it is a great value, considering what you get. Overall, it's an easy recommendation.