Timeless Magic: Coldplay’s Unforgettable Night at Bukit Jalil National Stadium
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KUALA LUMPUR: The moment everyone was waiting for finally arrived when British rock legends Coldplay performed at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil, captivating more than 75,000 excited concertgoers with an unforgettable musical experience.
This was their first concert in Malaysia since they started in 1997.
The seven-time Grammy Award-winning band was in town for ‘The Music of the Spheres World Tour,’ delivering an exciting two-hour performance that included 26 songs.
This time was special because it also marked their last concert of the year before continuing their tour in Manila, the Philippines, next year.
The evening started with an opening act by Malaysian hip-hop artist Bunga Isme, who performed ‘Intan Payung,’ ‘Apadehal,’ ‘Belai,’ and ‘Buai,’ as well as a sneak peek of her upcoming single ‘Jiwaraga,’ set for release next year.
Coldplay then took fans on a musical journey through time, performing classics like ‘Adventure of a Lifetime,’ ‘Paradise,’ ‘The Scientist,’ ‘Viva La Vida,’ ‘Hymn for the Weekend,’ ‘Yellow,’ ‘Clocks,’ and many more.
They also delighted the audience with tracks from their latest album, ‘Music of the Spheres,’ performing hits like ‘Higher Power,’ ‘My Universe,’ ‘Biutyful,’ ‘Humankind,’ ‘Human Heart,’ ‘People of the Pride,’ and ‘Kuala Lumpur Song’ improvised by lead singer Chris Martin himself.
During ‘Magic,’ he invited a couple, Syasya and Afiq, onto the stage to share the spotlight and sing along with him.
“I wish we came to Malaysia sooner than this! Nobody told us this will be one of the best audiences in the world… We waited 27 years to perform here… Thank you to the government for letting us play here,” he said.
The band enhanced the concert experience by including kinetic dance floors and energy-storing stationary bikes in their show, inviting fans to contribute to powering the event through dancing or cycling.
This initiative was a crucial part of the band’s broader effort to make the tour more environmentally friendly, in line with their commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 50 percent.
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