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Posted on June 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM
When you play a big show in New York, it's a good bet the New York Times will be there. And when you pull off an "ad-lib" so perfect its authenticity it becomes questionable, and the NY Times is there, you can bet that the Gray Lady will make a mention of it. During the evening's performance of Fix You, Coldplay main man Chris Martin "flubbed" a line, then uttered a "spontaneous" curse. Not surprisingly, the NYT is having none of it. A quote is in order:
Toward the end of the night, a decidedly U2-ish version of “Fix You” had the expectant air of an empty pub at last call: things are happening, somewhat, but the room feels stagnant.
But then Mr. Martin flubbed a line, spitting yet another curse into the microphone. As if to explain, or compensate, for the gaffe, he altered the words of the song a few moments later, perfectly in rhythm and in key: “Lyrics to old songs that you don’t know/And you embarrass yourself at MSG/But it doesn’t matter one bit, everyone got in for free.”
On first blush it was a clever save. But you couldn’t avoid the creeping sensation that even this seemingly spontaneous trick was little more than a neatly executed, contrived stab at humility in a show measured to the last second. And even when it was done, the band didn’t drop its veneer: the crowd stuck around and cheered well after the house lights went on, hoping for an encore, but Coldplay was long gone.
Ouch. Chris Martin, we KNOW you put on a free show. Marketing move or gift to fans, or both, it was smart. Now please... move on.
Also Ad-Libbing Through Life:
Billy Corgan has designed his own custom Fender Stratocaster. It's like every other Strat, but not as likable.
Barack Obama's all-time musical hero is Stevie Wonder. He's also down with Jay-Z. His opinion on Pussycat Dolls remains a mystery.
If there was any doubt that Scott Weiland is a self-deluded buffoon, this loogie-filled exchange with the LA Times erases it.
Links:
Coldplay Changes, and Stays the Same [NY Times]
Pumpkins Guitarist Designs Custom Guitar [Aversion.com]
Barack Obama Names Stevie Wonder His All Time Musical Hero [Gigwise]
Hey Weiland - Say It, Don't Spray It! [The Guide: Los Angeles Times]
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