My mind strayed to personal matters several times during the show, which lasted several hours including an opening act. Another set of feelings that persisted throughout the concert related to Coldplay's big-budget stage production. Our tickets had cost a lot of cash, and every person in the building felt that we deserved to get our money's worth. Therefore, our expectations were high. My fellow concertgoers and I wanted to be swept off our feet, and we were. From the moment the show began I was in awe, impressed visually as well as aurally. The tension created by the first few dark seconds, combined with the rising intensity of the violin and percussion-studded "Viva la Vida" that ensued, created an aura of joy and gratitude. We got every penny's worth from the ticket price, and each of us knew it from the second the show started. Moreover, Coldplay kept up their energy level throughout the duration of the concert,...

Martin seemed to be filled with a boundless energy and it infected the crowd with sheer delight. Walking out of the arena with the sea of humanity streaming out toward the parking lot, I noticed that drug-free grins were smashed on the faces of most.
Here I was in a massive hockey arena filled with thousands of people who came from all walks of life. They had also saved their money to see this special band, and although we might not have shared anything else in common we united on this moment to appreciate and bask in Coldplay's glowing performance.

Works Cited

Coldplay." Wikipedia. Retrieved Nov 21, 2008 at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay

Hamersly, Martin. "Coldplay's High Energy Show A Hit with Sunrise Fans." The Miami Herald. Retrieved Nov 21, 2008 at http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/music/story/764888.html