Indonesian jazz and soul heroes MALIQ & D'Essentials made a special appearance at the recent Jakarta stop of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour.

During the final act of the British rock band's show at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium, the 'Paradise' act's frontman, Chris Martin, invited concert-goers to participate in a "magic trick" by silently thinking about where they would like to send their love to for 12 seconds.

After a short burst of fireworks, Martin revealed what the trick was.

"The magic trick is turning magically from Coldplay into MALIQ & D'Essentials. Let's go," he said before handing the stage over to the evening's surprise guests. 

 

 

 

 

 

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As MALIQ & D'Essentials took their positions while holding up hand hearts, they received a rapturous welcome from those in attendance.

The band then proceeded to deliver an impassioned live rendition of their popular 2019 track 'Senja Teduh Pelita' while joined by the voices of the 80,000-strong crowd. 

Martin, now seated on the stage, could be spotted supporting the sextet by waving his arms in the air. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The MALIQ & D'Essentials-Coldplay crossover was a dream come true for many, including those who were only able to watch it unfold through recordings. Following the concert, fans took to social media to express their joy. 

coldplay and maliq & d’essentials on the same wasnt on my bingo card like WOW WOW WOW

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— elsa (@mescavoy) November 15, 2023

GUEST STAR COLDPLAY MALIQ AND THE ESSENTIALS😭✋🏻

2 band favorite guee bersatu😭 pic.twitter.com/ew7C45QxYK

— nabby (@nabbyuh) November 15, 2023

Tadi sempet reply story mas Ilman yg lg nonton Coldplay, gua bilang Maliq at GBK soon yaa. Eh ternyata MAD jadi surprise gueststar nya Coldplay. Senja Teduh Pelita dinyanyiin depan Chris Martin woyyyy! Liat video ini terharu dan merinding parah🫨

cr on video pic.twitter.com/fzDMkLDeu8

— Na.🌻🧡 (@minsalmaa) November 15, 2023

aduh aku merinding 😭 nangis bgt 😭 coldplay x maliq is perfect comboo!!!!! https://t.co/muaiUEPWWm

— arra🍉 (@solacejaywon) November 15, 2023

The evening was also a special one for the members of MALIQ & D'Essentials, who shared clips of their performance recorded by concert-goers on social media. In a post on his official Instagram page, the band's drummer, Widi Puradiredja, shared a picture of Coldplay's Jakarta setlist, which included 'Senja Teduh Pelita'.

 

 

 

 

 

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Part of the Asia leg of their Music of the Spheres world tour, which will arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, and Bangkok in the coming months, Coldplay's show in Jakarta also featured an opening performance by Indonesian singer-songwriter Rahmania Astrini.