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Live 2012 (Coldplay album)

Live 2012 is the collective name for the official documentation of the Mylo Xyloto Tour, performed, recorded and released by British alternative rock band Coldplay. The project consists of a worldwide theatrical and home media film release, Coldplay's third live album, after Live 2003 and LeftRightLeftRightLeft, and a 183-page e-book depicting the tour.

Live 2012
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Dugdale
Produced byJim Parsons & Rik Simpson
StarringGuy Berryman
Jonny Buckland
Will Champion
Chris Martin
Rihanna
Narrated byGuy Berryman
Jonny Buckland
Will Champion
Chris Martin
CinematographyJames Tonkin
Brett Turnbull
Edited bySimon Bryant
Tim Thompsett
Tom Watson
Music byColdplay
Jon Hopkins
Distributed byParlophone
Release date
  • 13 November 2012 (2012-11-13)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Live 2012
Live album by
Coldplay
Released19 November 2012 (2012-11-19)
Recorded2011, Glastonbury Festival, Somerset and Las Ventas, Madrid; 2012, Stade de France, Paris and Bell Centre, Montreal
GenreAlternative rock, post-Britpop, electronic rock
Length66:36
LabelCapitol, Parlophone, EMI
ProducerColdplay, Jim Parsons
Coldplay chronology
Mylo Xyloto
(2011) 		Live 2012
(2012) 		Ghost Stories
(2014)

The film and album were recorded over many dates over their 2011 festival dates and the Mylo Xyloto Tour, which began in December 2011 and concluded in September 2012. The film was premiered on 13 November 2012 at select cinemas around the world. The DVD and Blu-ray release of the film, plus the live album release, occurred on 19 November 2012.

Release and promotion

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The film was first announced by Phil Harvey in April 2012. It was first announced under the title "ColdplayFilm".[1] The name was also inscribed on the Xylobands used on the Mylo Xyloto Tour between April and September 2012. The film/album was first officially announced on 25 September 2012.[2] On the same day, two websites promoting Live 2012 launched. One promoting the theatrical release of the film, and one promoting the project in general.[3][4] A two-minute trailer accompanied the announcement, released online and shown in theaters attached to other films as well.[5] In addition, an exclusive preview of "Us Against the World" was shown on the Live 2012 website, as well as another select track off the film of user's choice.[6] A 183-page e-book documenting the tour was also announced.[7]

Live 2012 was first released as an exclusive, one-night-only theatrical release, shown in cinemas across 57 countries around the world.[8] The film opened at 7:00pm at respective time zones (7:30pm at some screenings), on 13 November 2012. The film was shown twice on the night, closing before midnight.[9] A partnership deal between Parlophone and Studio 3 saw the screening of Live 2012 on US premium cable television as well.[10] The film aired exclusively on 14 November 2012 on Epix, the night after the theatrical release and a week before its commercial release in the United States.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Contactmusic9/10[11]
Digital Spy     [12]
Drowned in Sound7/10[13]
Herald Sun4.5/5[14]
HeyUGuys!     [15]
IndieWireB+[16]
The Upcoming     [17]

Live 2012 was met with widespread acclaim from music critics. Herald Sun's Cameron Adams commented that "this is the exact show Coldplay are in the midst of charming our country with – wristbands, hits, banter, yoga moves and all.[14] He also commended the track listing, as "Their biggest hits ('Paradise', 'Viva la Vida', 'Fix You') sit nicely with their more subversive ones ('Violet Hill', 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall')".[14] Sarah Milton of The Upcoming stated that "This release of their previous and current work defines their unstoppable prowess by taking tracks to a personal level with their fans. This is a skill not many achieve live, but with this album, Coldplay succeeds. It deserves immense recognition, and we can rest assured that [the band] will keep raising the bar of stadium rock shows".[17]

Jim Pusey from Contactmusic praised the film for its visual effects and cinematography. He compared it to Live 2003, noticing "a band that's now less awkward and self-conscious".[11] He also gave a positive note to the documentary itself, with the most interesting parts being the "behind the scenes interludes that punctuate the performances. Each band member has an opportunity to reveal not only their enthusiasm for playing live around the globe, but also their perspective on the different elements that have made up the tour [...] This peek behind the curtain is beneficial as it makes the gig footage from [three] different stops on the tour (including their most recent Glastonbury headline set) more engaging".[11] In a piece for HeyUGuys!, Kenji Lloyd wrote that the film "goes above and beyond any ordinary concert film, which is just what you'd expect from a band that isn't any ordinary band. They go the further mile, always looking to take things further, do things better, make the extra effort".[15]

Drew Taylor of IndieWire claimed that "the documentary should be longer", but "even a cursory understanding of what it’s like to watch Coldplay live is better than nothing at all. Wristbands not included.[16] In a less enthusiastic review, James Atherton from Drowned in Sound mentioned that Coldplay are "really nice", but "their output is often too sanitised to make the jump from good to great", with the first track on Live 2012 seemingly reinforcing the sentiment.[13] He also said that "For such a successful outfit, it’s intriguing to hear that this tour has been the first time the band has felt ready to play stadiums".[13]

Adam Silverstein wrote a defensive review on Digital Spy, saying that the film/album was pulled off well amidst mixed reputation, writing "One (thankfully first-class) collab with a popstar and an appearance on The X Factor later, however, and they almost fucked their rep... Chris Martin bawling backing vocals to the Little Mix girls would have been uglier than Javier Bardem toothless in Skyfall, yet that's all it would have taken". Silverstein felt the film reveals the "ridiculous effort that goes in to each and every concert", and "skillfully showcases just how incredible an adventure it is to observe a world-beating band at the top of their game. And those still to be converted to the Coldplay cause even after watching this? Well, they can f**k off, then".[12]

Italian magazine Panorama has ranked Live 2012 as one of the best international releases of the year.[18] In 2013, Coldplay were nominated in the Foreign Classic Pop Rock Album of the Year category at the Hungarian Music Awards for the audio release part of the project.[19] Months later, the film release was among the Best Music Film nominees for the 56th Grammy Awards.[20]

Track listing

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All songs written by Coldplay's songwriting members Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin. Except tracks originally released on Mylo Xyloto, written by Coldplay and Brian Eno.[21][22]

CD / digital download track listing
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Mylo Xyloto" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto, 20110:56
2."Hurts Like Heaven" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto4:16
3."In My Place" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)A Rush of Blood to the Head, 20023:54
4."Major Minus" (Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, 26 October 2011 / Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto3:39
5."Yellow" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Parachutes, 20006:51
6."God Put a Smile upon Your Face" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)A Rush of Blood to the Head5:21
7."Princess of China" (with Rihanna, Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto3:48
8."Up in Flames" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto3:17
9."Viva la Vida" (Glastonbury Festival, 25 June 2011)Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, 20084:58
10."Charlie Brown" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto5:00
11."Paradise" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto5:32
12."Us Against the World" (Bell Centre, 27 July 2012)Mylo Xyloto3:52
13."Clocks" (Bell Centre, 27 July 2012)A Rush of Blood to the Head4:44
14."Fix You" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)X&Y, 20055:00
15."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" (with "M.M.I.X." (introduction), Stade de France, 2 September 2012 / Glastonbury Festival, 25 June 2011 / Bell Centre, 27 July 2012 / Hollywood Bowl, 4 May 2012 / Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, 26 October 2011)Mylo Xyloto5:25
Film / DVD / Blu-ray track listing[23]
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Intro" (includes elements of "Takk...") 0:37
2."Mylo Xyloto" 0:43
3."Hurts Like Heaven" 4:02
4."In My Place" 3:48
5."Intermission 1" (Narrated by Chris Martin, includes elements of "Don't Let It Break Your Heart") 4:08
6."Major Minus" 3:30
7."Yellow" 4:29
8."Intermission 2" (Narrated by Jonny Buckland, includes elements of "Charlie Brown") 3:51
9."Violet Hill" (La Cigale, 31 October 2011)Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends3:49
10."God Put a Smile upon Your Face" 4:58
11."Princess of China" (with Rihanna) 3:59
12."Intermission 3" (Narrated by Will Champion, includes elements of "The Escapist" and "Major Minus") 3:02
13."Up in Flames" 3:13
14."Viva la Vida" 4:01
15."Intermission 4" (Narrated by Guy Berryman, includes elements of "Up with the Birds") 3:45
16."Charlie Brown" 4:45
17."Paradise" 4:37
18."Us Against the World" 3:59
19."Clocks" 5:07
20."Intermission 5" (Narrated by Chris Martin, includes elements of "Mylo Xyloto" and "Hurts Like Heaven") 3:09
21."Fix You" 4:54
22."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" (with "M.M.I.X." (introduction)) 4:49
23."Outro and Credits" (includes "Up with the Birds") 5:27
DVD / Blu-ray Extras
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
24."The Scientist" (Stade de France, 2 September 2012)A Rush of Blood to the Head5:09
25."Don't Let It Break Your Heart" (with "A Hopeful Transmission" (introduction) Stade de France, 2 September 2012)Mylo Xyloto4:27
26."Photo Gallery" 4:05

Sample credits[22]

Personnel

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Coldplay
  • Guy Berryman - bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
  • Jonny Buckland - lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
  • Will Champion - drums, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard, electronic drums
  • Chris Martin - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, rhythm guitar on "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" and "Don't Let It Break Your Heart"
Additional musicians
  • Rihanna - vocals (on "Princess of China")
Technical
  • Rik Simpson - mixing
  • Olga Fitzroy - additional mixing
  • Christian Green - additional mixing assistant
  • Bob Ludwig - mastering
  • Jon Hopkins - additional film music
Visual crew
  • Paul Dugdale - director
  • Jim Parsons - producer
  • Dave Holmes, Phil Harvey, Juke Jakobek, Stefan Demetriou, Arlene Moon - executive producers
  • Brett Turnball, James Tonkin - directors of photography
  • Simon Bryant, Tim Thopsett, Tom Watson - editors
  • Janet Fraser Crook - director (Glastonbury footage)
  • Alison Howe - producer (Glastonbury footage)
  • Ben Chadis, Mark Cooper - executive producers (Glastonbury footage)
Art
  • Tappin Gofton - artwork designer and director
  • Paris, Misty Buckley, Reggie Matheson - front cover
  • Matt Miller, Benjamin Etridge, Eric Schleicher, Xavi Menas, Wendy Marvel, Sarah Lee, Nick Pickles, Phil Harvey - photos
Live crew
  • Paul Narmandale - design
  • Phil Harvey - director
  • Misty Buckley - stage and prop design
  • Paris, Gwen Liby, Misty Buckley, Reggie Matheson, Lynden Mallinson - painting

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Live 2012
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24] 7× Platinum 105,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[50] 4× Platinum 40,000^
France (SNEP)[51]
Album 		Platinum 100,000*
France (SNEP)[52]
DVD 		Diamond 60,000*
Italy (FIMI)[53] Gold 30,000*
Mexico (AMPROFON)[54] Gold 30,000^
Portugal (AFP)[55] 2× Platinum 16,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[24] Gold 10,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[56] 4× Platinum 200,000^
Summaries
Worldwide (IFPI) — 1,100,000[a]

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Label Format Catalog no.
Worldwide (Select cinemas)[58] 13 November 2012 N/A Theatrical release N/A
Japan 14 November 2012 Parlophone, EMI CD+DVD, DVD+CD, Blu-ray Disc+CD,
Digital download 		N/A
Australia 16 November 2012 50999 015137 2 1, P015 1372 (CD+DVD)
50999 015139 9 8, P015 1399 (DVD+CD)
50999 015141 9 3, P015 1419 (BD+CD)
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Finland
Norway
Ireland
United Kingdom[59] 19 November 2012
Canada 20 November 2012 Capitol 509990 15137 2 1 (CD+DVD)
United States
Italy Parlophone, EMI 50999 015137 2 1, P015 1372 (CD+DVD)
50999 015139 9 8, P015 1399 (DVD+CD)
50999 015141 9 3, P015 1419 (BD+CD)
Spain
Mexico
Thailand
Korea
Sweden 21 November 2012 EMI
China[60] 31 August 2013 STARSING CULTURE CD+DVD 9787798503234

Notes

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  1. ^ Worldwide total pure sales figures for Live 2012 as of January 2013.[57]

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