Coldplay's the iconic British band, led by Chris Martin, brought Music of the Spheres World Tour to Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium on January 18th, this was the first concert in Mumbai and it touched the hearts of thousands of fans. Martin stepped onto the stage and greeted the crowd in Marathi, with fans going berserk. His connect with the audience set the tone for an evening filled with music, music and music. Coldplay's ability to take one into rollercoaster ride is what makes their concerts so unique. Their set lists were: Paradise and Viva La Vida, tear-jerkers: Fix You, and fresh one: We Pray from their new album, Moon Music.
Chris Martin brought the concert to life. He paused songs to share jokes, encouraged fans to dance with abandon, and even convinced them to put away their phones to fully immerse themselves in A Sky Full of Stars. He urged everyone and echoed "Your phone in your pocket, your hands in the sky – that's how we're going to make Mumbai fly."
The real magic of a Coldplay concert, however, lies in how it makes you feel. Even if you don't know every lyric, their music has a universal quality that resonates deep within your soul. They don't just perform; they create a connection so raw and personal that you can't help but be swept away. Watching Chris Martin was another experience as to how he interacted with fans – read out placards, wished people happy birthday, and thanking them in Hindi – made everyone feel like he genuinely cared about crowd.
The visual spectacle was captivating, glowing LED wristbands pulsed in sync with the music, transforming the audience into a living, breathing galaxy. Fireworks, giant floating planets, confetti showers, and quirky "moon goggles" gave an immersive, cosmic atmosphere.
And when the entire stadium sang along to Fix You, it was as if time stood still. Thousands of voices united in an anthem of healing and hope, creating a moment of pure magic. Coldplay as a band; are collaborators and creators of community. Indian singer Jasleen Royal, who opened the show, returned to the stage to sing We Pray with Chris Martin, adding a beautiful touch of cultural fusion.
For those who were new to Coldplay concert, it would have been a new experience to their own ’C’ chord. The how Chris Martin commands the stage, the band's synergy, with its emotional highs and lows – will make you feel like you're not just an audience member but an integral part of their band.
