Music has long been more than just entertainment. It is a way to remember, to rethink, sometimes to heal. Each of us has bands that are associated with more than just a playlist. For me, that band was Coldplay. Their songs have accompanied me more than once in the most important moments of my life. Sometimes – falling in love, sometimes – loss, and sometimes just on quiet evenings when the world seemed especially fragile.
When I heard about the Candlelight concert dedicated to Coldplay, I didn’t think twice. Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay concerts is not a show in the usual sense, but rather a journey inside yourself. No flashes, no crowds, no noise – just live sound, the flickering of hundreds of candles and music that you know by heart, but hear anew.
Why is this more than a concert?
The hall where Coldplay’s songs will be performed is neither an arena nor a club. It is a chamber space filled with soft candlelight and a special silence. In this silence, you can hear everything – the sound of strings, the breathing of those sitting next to you, and your own excitement. This is a rare format where you can truly close your eyes and immerse yourself in the music entirely.
I don’t expect applause or standing ovations. I expect The Scientist, which always makes my throat tighten. I expect Fix You, which sounds like a promise that everything will get better. These songs sound different when you’re sitting in the dark, not in a crowd, but alone with your memories and emotions. It feels like every stroke of the bow along the string reveals something long forgotten in you — a feeling, an image, a smell, a state.
Candlelight as an emotional ritual
Every day, I feel more and more that I’m waiting for more than just a cultural event. I’m waiting for a ritual. And even the preparation for the evening feels important: what to wear, what memories to take with you, who to share this moment with. Perhaps it’s like meeting yourself in another life – one where you’re not rushing, scrolling your phone, not distracted by the background. Just you, music, and candles.
And it’s not just Coldplay – although they certainly provide the emotional framework for the evening. The thing is, this format teaches you to hear the silence between the sounds. And that’s a rare and valuable skill, especially in a world that never stops.
Personal therapy for one evening
This evening has already become something more than just a concert for me. It’s like a letter to my future self: “You deserve silence. You deserve to feel.” Coldplay’s music has long ceased to be just a soundtrack — it has become something like a voice assistant in difficult times. And in the Candlelight format, it acquires an almost therapeutic sound.
I know that when Clocks starts playing in the hall, I won’t just listen. I’ll live it. With every note, with every resonance inside. Maybe I’ll cry. Maybe I’ll smile through my tears. But I know for sure: I’ll leave this concert different. A little lighter, a little quieter, a little more honest with myself.
And that’s exactly why I bought the tickets. Not for the show. But for the opportunity – just to feel it.
