Coldplay Singapore 2006

Graphics taken from Helen

Coldplay has been dubbed to be one of the most unlikely of rock superheroes, and yet their songs find their ways into the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. And just a couple of years after their very first appearance on the island with barely seven people to listen to them, they came and conquered a stadium packed with screaming fans.

There is always something magical about their songs - be it in the down-to-earth words or the repetitive tunes in almost every song they wrote, or just the mere enjoyment of Chris Martin pounding his fingers away on the piano keys... OR better still, his ever-so-nerdy, pantomimic moves and dances on stage, with his arms and hands waving in the air as if he was in a tribal trance, touching the soft spots of the fans while his iconic voice soothes and pleases the ears. Indeed, Chris Martin is a hero for all the nerds out there, yours truly included.

We were very much pleased when the band took on the centre stage and honored a tribute to Johnny Cash with one of his songs - Ring of Fire. It was a very nice touch from Coldplay, and noodle and I were very grateful we caught the movie Walk the Line a few weeks back.

But the highlights of the concert were when they were delivering songs like Clocks, The Scientist, and especially Yellow which was greeted with large bouncing yellow balloons that sent the fans screaming their lungs out and cheering for their heroes, we just couldn't keep our butts riveted to the seats but stand up most of the time, sweaty palms in the air, and singing with Chris to the flawless music played by his band.

I think God must have heard my prayers when during the encore, they ended their Twisted Logic tour with my favourite song. And admist the unity of their fans lending their voices to Fix You, I closed my eyes and let myself be wrapped around the greatness of Coldplay, tears were streaming down my face as I clasped both hands to my face, I was moved over and over and I thank noodle for creating and sharing this unforgettable moment with me.

Thank you baby; and no, I never even once doubted that you're good for sweetooth, even if he doesn't realize it.

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