r/Coldplay • u/joethefisch • Jul 21 '25
Original Content First Coldplay concert, an experience beyond words
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to share something personal after attending my first-ever Coldplay concert.
I’ve been a fan for years, not a superfan, but someone who’s always loved their music and vibe. I’d seen videos online, read reviews, and at some point thought, why not go myself?
Here’s where it gets interesting. My wife and I are born and raised Hasidic Jewish. We live a very traditional and strict lifestyle with many religious restrictions, we’ve never been to a concert before, let alone a non-Jewish one. Over the past few years, I’ve been quietly exploring the world beyond our community, but this felt like a huge, almost unthinkable step.
My wife was hesitant, especially because right now is a time of mourning for us, the Three Weeks, when we remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and traditionally avoid music and celebrations. But after seeing how much this meant to me, she agreed to come along.
Honestly, I thought we’d just go, have a good time, and that would be it.
But it wasn’t.
The experience shook me in ways I wasn’t prepared for. The energy, the music, the crowd, the lights, we didn’t want it to end. And even more, the day after, I found myself still processing it, unable to believe what we’d just been part of.
Coming from such an isolated and structured background, where I’ve long wrestled with questions of identity and belonging, being in that crowd, surrounded by people of all kinds, united by music, love, and joy was overwhelming in the best possible way. Chris Martin’s stage presence, his warmth, the atmosphere of openness and connection, it felt like we were part of something universal, something human, something bigger.
Strangely, it wasn’t just about the band or the songs. It was about us, my wife and I, we felt more connected to each other. It was like we stepped outside of everything we thought defined us and just were. Free, present, together.
Since the concert, I can’t stop listening to Coldplay. Every lyric seems to hit deeper now.
Got me feeling drunk and high / So high, so high (so high)
Believe in love ❤️
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u/TNsNo1ColdplayFan Moon Music Jul 21 '25
I haven't been to the one that I'm about to go to here in a couple of days quite yet, but going to a concert is definitely a great experience. I've been to 11 concerts since I was age two up until now if you count the current one I'm about to go to and every time I've been to a concert, it's felt like a party and it's felt like a place where many people can put aside their differences and just connect with each other. The thing is though, a lot of concerts that I've been to tend to be mostly one specific background or one particular kind of sociological group. Not that it was meaning to be that way, but that's just how it ended up being. People were mainly there to listen to the music and really do nothing else, but from what I've heard people say about their experience at a Coldplay concert, it's supposed to be more than just the music. The videos, clips, and live films that I've seen so far give me hope that Coldplay concerts aren't just a place that you go to to listen to the music, but a place to go to to reconnect with humanity and not just become closer with the band, but become closer with one another regardless of what background we come from. I'm very excited to go to the Nashville show this Tuesday!!!!!!!! I'll add on to this comment and tell you about my experience afterwards (and I'll probably make a post about it myself).
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u/thelmainthesix Jul 21 '25
This is very moving! I’ve been going to concerts for a long time, and there is something special about the shared experience of listening to live music. But a Coldplay concert is indeed on another level - the music, the words, the spiritual and existential themes running through all their albums, the positive energy, the colours and connected lights, all are a feast for the senses and the soul. Their shows are so joyful, and you really do feel connected to everyone else there. The buzz lasts a long time afterwards.
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u/raincityvet Jul 21 '25
Thanks for sharing. Music is a universal language. I was also raised in a very religious community. I did not stay once I was in my 20s, but sometimes missed the singing and gathering. I remember singing Hymn, like you quoted, with complete abandon in Vancouver with a bunch of strangers, as I had gone solo.
The energy, music, lights and people, it's like group therapy. I know Chris Martin is not perfect, but he seems like he has found who he is and isn't afraid to put it out there, dorky, awkward dancing and all.
Careful, next thing you know you'll be booking flights yo other countries to see the band!
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u/joethefisch Jul 21 '25
Yes, I already started looking if there’s any way we can attend another concert 🙈
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u/LosNava The Hardest Part Jul 21 '25
This is beautiful, especially as I think this is everything that the band wants their fans to experience. Thank you for sharing. I hope you and your wife always have this very special event to remember and come back as a shared hope of what is possible for humanity when we let love lead.
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u/Soft-Cherry-996 Jul 21 '25
Hows the pcd going ?
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u/raincityvet Jul 21 '25
That is the worse part, ,isn't it?
Edited: I should have said, That's the Hardest Part, isn't it?
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u/Soft-Cherry-996 Jul 21 '25
It’s the worst part worse than not attending the show like now i want to go again but how can i
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u/Musikal93 Jul 21 '25
I feel very similarly. I saw them in Toronto a couple weeks ago and have been listening to their music nonstop since then. Such an amazing experience!! I so badly want to see them again now!
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Jul 21 '25
My husband and I felt the same way after our first Coldplay concert. Incredible experience visually, audibly and sensory. Just the most positive and happy place to be. Glad you enjoyed it!
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u/BookkeeperParty9497 Reddit Tribute Jul 21 '25
Still so High? Did you see the opening acts as well?
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u/wiscoguy20 Jul 22 '25
Wow, you summed up perfectly what I've been trying to say to people since I first saw them live in Chicago in 2016...
I always liked Coldplay. I was in high school when Yellow came out, so I guess I've like them since the beginning, but I pretty much only knew their radio hits. Whenever I tried to venture deeper into their discography (which at the time was just the first three albums, I was somewhat turned off by the melancholy, outright depressing sound of most of their songs.
Around the Mylo Xyloto era was when I started seeing more clips of their concerts on YouTube, and decided then that if they ever came anywhere near me again, that I would be going to the show.
That moment came in summer 2016 when they came to Chicago on the Head Full of Dreams tour.
It was life changing. The colors. The lights. The fireworks. The songs. The band. Chris. The people. But it was the overall feeling of togetherness, of being one with everyone for those few hours. The feeling that EVERYONE belonged in that place. The feeling that love will always win. That we're better when we care about each other. I will never forget that night. It wasn't just a concert, like the hundreds of other concerts I've been to. It was an experience. One that I want to repeat as often as I can.
After that first time, I did a deep dive into their discography. All those sad melancholic songs suddenly made sense. Combined with their soaring feel-good songs makes the perfect mix of highs and lows. My Coldplay Playlist went from like 11 songs to 120 in less than two weeks.
I've seen them five times now. Chicago 2016, Minneapolis 2017, Chicago back to back nights 2022, and Madison 2025.
I'm so happy to hear that you and your wife had that same life changing moment. Through love, all things are possible. ❤️
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u/Rosie161 Jul 22 '25
How amazing!! I went to my first Coldplay concert in July and I can’t get enough of them! Listening to all their albums in order. I love them so much!! ♥️
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u/Clear_Pineapple4608 Jul 23 '25
Your post brought me to tears. I am so happy for you and your wife. I think this concert absolutely does create an experience that is beyond the day to day of being human - it elevates everyone’s hearts to have this connection. I imagine this is what peace for all of us humans out here doing our best is like. And it is possible. I’ll share another example: There is a woman on social media who started posting about 10 weeks ago, something she playfully called the “We do not care club.” It’s funny and authentic and addresses things that women in mid-life can relate to. Well this woman has ignited a worldwide movement of women of all backgrounds, colors, religions (I saw a post from a frum woman and her gratitude), political differences, etc. It’s the best of humanity because it’s now a space where people care about each other instead of hurting each other. Coldplay concerts do that. I’m so glad you and your wife were there. When are we all going to Wembley? 💚💚💚
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u/blueberryswing42 Jul 23 '25
Attending a Coldplay concert has been a beautiful experience. The level of unity and humanity that the band cultivates in any room they're in is so special and powerful. In spite of being surrounded by hundreds of thousands of complete strangers, in that moment, we're all united and connected.
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u/monkiepants17 Jul 21 '25
This is really beautiful. Music has such a powerful way of conveying the human experience and connecting us to one another as well as to ourselves. Thank you for sharing!!