Coldplay’s new music video was filmed earlier this week at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre, located on the slopes of the Acropolis in Athens. Directed by George Kapsalis, thousands of fans gathered to be part of the video shoot for the band’s new single ‘Feels Like I’m Falling in Love” set for release on June 21. “When you finished your video but the incredible crowd keeps singing your latest song,” Coldplay shared on TikTok, clearly humbled by the support that they received from their fans in the audience.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman stone theatre built in AD 161 and renovated in 1950. The energy of the crowd and the historic location made for a magical and unforgettable experience, as fans described it as "a once-in-a-lifetime experience," with many sharing their excitement on social media.
One user commented, "I travelled all the way from Ohio in the US to see Coldplay and was lucky enough to be part of this magical evening." Another shared, "So proud my favourite band made a video in my home country of Greece." Many expressed their gratitude, with comments like, "It was MY HONOUR to be there. A crazy dream came true. Thank you for everything Coldplay" and "Greece loves you. Please come back to Greece. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to be part of this project. Can't wait to see the results."
The British rock band, known for their global hits and vibrant performances, started their world tour, named the ‘Music Of The Spheres' World Tour, in Athens. Tickets sold out quickly when released in 2023. The tour has been breaking sales records and reinforcing Coldplay’s status as one of the most influential music acts worldwide.
On Friday night, tens of thousands of fans danced to Coldplay’s music at a spectacular concert held at the Olympic Stadium of Athens, touted by many as the music event of the year for Athens. The concert featured countless LED wristbands, colourful balloons shaped like the Earth as a nod to the band’s environmental strategy, and impressive sparklers.
Among the attendees were Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the main opposition SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis, who attended with his partner Tyler Macbeth.
Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin, addressed the crowd in perfect Greek, expressing the band’s gratitude for the opportunity to perform in Greece. “Music seems to be able to overcome divisions and bring people closer together,” he said on stage.
The Music of the Spheres World Tour, announced on 14 October 2021, supports Coldplay’s ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, marking their return to live performances after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike their previous record, Everyday Life (2019), Coldplay did not tour because they wanted to launch an environmentally friendly strategy. After developing a plan over two years with specialists, the band aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% compared to their Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17).
Coldplay’s concerts on this tour feature extensive use of pyrotechnics and confetti, similar to their Mylo Xyloto Tour (2011–12), but adapted to minimize their carbon footprint. They created the first mobile rechargeable show battery in collaboration with BMW and pledged to plant a tree for every ticket sold. The tour began at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on 18 March 2022 and will end at New Zealand's Eden Park on 16 November 2024. The band has received widespread acclaim from critics for their musicianship, stage presence, joyfulness, and production value.
With a global cultural impact, the Music of the Spheres World Tour has surpassed $810.9 million in revenue from 7.66 million tickets across 132 dates, making it the third-highest-grossing and second-most attended tour of all time. Coldplay also broke several records at the venues they visited. Emissions from the concert run were reduced by 59%, leading Time to name Coldplay among the most influential climate action leaders on the planet. Similarly, Pollstar declared that they ushered in "a new era of sustainable touring."
Coldplay’s new single ‘Feels Like I’m Falling in Love” is out June 21.
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