Coldplay’s Chris Martin treats fans to a virtual concert as he sings some of his biggest hits and plays guitar amid the coronavirus pandemic
The entertainment industry has been thrown into chaos as coronavirus worsens.
Yet Chris Martin kept fans spirits up as self-isolation is advised across the globe, by playing a virtual concert as part of the Together, At Home initiative.
The Coldplay frontman, 43, treated the band’s Instagram followers to a live session, where he played some of the group’s biggest hits as well as a selection of covers.
How nice! Chris Martin kept fans spirits up as self-isolation is advised across the globe, by playing a virtual concert as part of the Together, At Home initiative
Chris also chatted about his life and experience with Coldplay, as well as taking requests and answering some of his fans questions.
After playing his track A Sky Full of Stars, Chris said: ‘When I first played that song to the rest of the band, you can understand why Will our drummer went ‘yeah it’s alright’ because it didn’t sound great’
He also mused: ‘Where is everyone calling from? I see an Australian flag, that emoji with the hearts, not sure what that’s called – but thank you!’
Free gig: The Coldplay frontman, 43, treated the band’s Instagram followers to a live session, where he played some of the group’s biggest hits as well as a selection of covers.
Chris then began looking out for people’s song requests and said: ‘Trouble! Viva la Vida! They’re coming in thick and fast. We have a new song which I’m not supposed to tell you about, so I won’t.’
Together, at Home was organised between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Global Citizen, which aims to raise $675 million towards COVID-19 relief.
After playing his mini-concert, Chris revealed that his friend and fellow musician John Legend would be performing his own concert next.
Chatty man: Chris also chatted about his life and experience with Coldplay, as well as taking requests and answering some of his fans questions
Come listen! Earlier in the day Chris advertised his free virtual concert with a post on the account’s Instagram story
After playing his track A Sky Full of Stars, Chris said: ‘When I first played that song to the rest of the band, you can understand why Will our drummer went ‘yeah it’s alright’ because it didn’t sound great’
He said: ‘You can see a real piano player who doesn’t need fireworks to play.’
Earlier in the day Chris advertised his free virtual concert with a post on the account’s Instagram story, which read:
‘Hello everyone. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. If anyone feels like chatting and listening to some music, I’m going to do a livestream on our Instagram in about 25 mins (1pm LA/ 8pm in London) love CM. #togetherathome.’
He also mused: ‘Where is everyone calling from? I see an Australian flag, that emoji with the hearts, not sure what that’s called – but thank you!’