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Snapped and narrated by bassist Guy Berryman, this is your AAA glimpse behind-the-scenes at the band’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ cross-planet jaunt

ByNME | 5th April 2022

Ever wondered what it’s like to travel the globe with one of the biggest bands on the planet? ‘Course you have! As Coldplay embark on a world tour in support of poptastic latest album ‘Music of the Spheres’ (dubbed “a celestial beauty” in our four-star review), bassist Guy Berryman has shared an exclusive tour diary – comprised of photos he’s personally snapped and curated – with NME. Revel in the wonder of the group’s first dates in Costa Rica and Mexico, before he, Jonny (guitar), Will (drums) and Chris (vocals, keys, good vibes) sail the good ship ‘Play to the US, Europe and beyond.

Candid, eye-popping and narrated in Guy’s own words, this is your access-all-areas pass to life on the road with true musical giants of the 21st Century. Jordan Bassett

1. Self-portrait, wearing one of the tour tees I designed.

2. Jonny on the B stage, a few minutes before doors on opening night. Costa Rica was the perfect place to start the tour, especially as 99% of their national grid is renewable energy.

3. Here’s our fifth member / creative director / dear friend Phil Harvey chatting with Chris about the show

4. Final rehearsals. The view from my position onstage.

5. Jonny with his glow-in-the-dark guitar. He’s such an attention-seeker.

6. Lighting programming in Costa Rica. No matter how much you prepare, there’s always a lot to do in the final 36 hours before the first show.

7. Under the stage with Will. This space is bigger than most of the venues we played from 1998-2001.

8. The front row in Monterrey, Mexico. The fans on these first few shows have been incredible. They’ve turbo-charged the entire tour.

9. Every fan who comes to our concerts gets to wear an LED wristband, which literally makes them a part of the show. We’ve been using the wristbands for a decade now, but you never get over what an incredible spectacle they create (shown here in Monterrey).

10. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It feels incredible to be back out in the world, playing music for people.

11. Chris in the spotlight, Monterrey.

12. Thank you and goodnight Mexico!

“And that was when I ruled the world.”

I couldn’t resist drawing Chris Martin dressed as the King from the music video Viva La Vida (Anton Corbijn Version) by Coldplay.

I love this song, my all time favorite. The violins in the beginning is enough for me to stop everything and listen. The church bells and drums gives me goosebumps and the vocals are amazing.

Some say (I don’t know if it’s true) that the song is based on the execution of King Louis XVI and his lost final speech, and that makes it so much better. I love songs with lyrical stories.