Viva La Vida

Nevermind that it's been over a week since I saw Coldplay on the Today Show. The fact remains that I deem them worthy to jump-start this blog again. I've been in love with their new album, 'Viva La Vida', since its release. It's that good.

Back to the show.

Really wasn't expecting much from it. I just wanted to start my morning off with one or two of their live gems. Got to Rockefeller Plaza a few minutes before they were scheduled to hit the stage. Quickly decided not to brave the largest crowd in Today Show history, since I still had to go to work in an hour. So I resigned myself to the far back corner, by the playback monitors. I had two alternating views:

actual, non-zoomed view // perfect monitor view!

Surprise #1: They play six songs, instead of the standard two. And it's amazing. Even from the far-as-hell-I-can't-see-anything-but-I-can-still-enjoy back.

Surprise #2: Halfway through the fourth song, Chris Martin decides to ditch the stage. He comes racing down the never-ending side aisle, and comes to a solid stop -- waaay in the back. Right. In front of. Me.



I proceed to die of shock and happiness.

But not before -- in true music reporter spirit -- I snap some photos. Then sing along, huge grin plastered on my face.

I also touch him repeatedly. (Sorry, Gwyneth.)

Few performers make me starstruck. But he's one of them.

In three words?

An epic show.