Chris Martin and the talented group that is Coldplay had quite the moving performance, or lack thereof, this past Super Bowl Sunday. On December 3 when I had received the ESPN notification that Coldplay would be the halftime performer, I was ecstatic. Then on January 7, I received another notification. Beyoncé and Bruno Mars would be joining Coldplay on stage this upcoming Super Bowl game. No one can deny their love for Beyoncé and the phenom that is Bruno Mars, but with Coldplay? I was not as overjoyed as one would expect a teenage girl would be.
Super Bowl Sunday rolled around, and I was watching the game. Although interested in the football, it’s hard to deny I was watching for the commercials and halftime show. Initially I was overjoyed to hear the violins of “Viva La Vida” and the pounding drums of “Paradise.” Even their new tune with a more techno sound, “Adventure of a Lifetime,” fit with their old hits. But when Bey and Bruno came out of nowhere with an entirely different vibe, I wasn’t exactly impressed. “Formation” was a great dance number for Queen B, but musically average. Bruno’s moves and chart-topping single “Uptown Funk” undoubtedly got the millions of viewers dancing, but still didn’t match Coldplay’s emotional sound. But luckily Chris Martin came back with “Fix You,” “Clocks,” and “Purple Rain.” They covered U2’s “Beautiful Day” while the stage floor became a screen showing past, epic performances. That’s when the feels hit. Well at least for me. Ending with “Up & Up” along with "Believe in Love" colorfully spelled out around the stadium, the finale definitely solidified this halftime show’s different feel and message.
If you, like me, didn’t think this halftime show showcased Coldplay and the unprecedented sound they have, due to the Bey and Bruno interruption, read (and listen) on for a quick Coldplay jam sesh of unbelievable live performances.
