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Post by singingsparrow on Jan 21, 2009 13:51:41 GMT -5
Music video was released today. Easily the best video of this era to date. What made many of their earlier videos memorable was that they didn't rely on performance, but rather on aesthetic and style. The video for "Don't Panic" was amusing with them as paper dolls victimized by natural disasters. "Trouble" was great with the bizarre special effects and narration. "The Scientist" was obviously great for its reverse narrative approach, while appearing most simplistic at the same time and relying on emotion to carry it across. Since then, their videos have had too much sameness to them. Footage of the band performing dominates them, which isn't bad (particularly with the special effects in the "Speed Of Sound" LED-backdrop video)..............just unmemorable. Even the "Lovers In Japan" video, once you see beyond some of the cool special effects and camera motions, feels very similar to the techniques in the "Viva La Vida" video. This video may technically be a performance-themed video, but this one comes across with much more of a satirical appeal to me, with the preposterous boarding of a tiny helicopter at the end that crashes out the window, nods to the Who in terms of instrument destruction and stage fires, daredevil stunts-puppets, etc. But what made the video especially amusing was the footage of reactions the performance elicits from those watching, among both the grown-ups and the children. Some of the surprised looks on the children's faces in this video were priceless, and what made the video especially entertaining. Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jan 22, 2009 3:16:14 GMT -5
"Mofo" was my favorite single from "Pop". Was "Mofo" a U.S. single, ever? Because I only remember: Discotheque Staring at the Sun Last Night on Earth Please and then "If God Will Send His Angels," which was technically the slight remix from the City of Angels soundtrack.
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Post by halo19 on Jan 22, 2009 12:41:19 GMT -5
Frankly I always liked "Vertigo" more than "ABOY" and "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own." I find that the latter song was fairly dull, in spite the fact that the idea is respectable. I don't dislike "All Because of You" but at least "Vertigo" doesn't have an annoying bridge. Also I find "Vertigo" more entertaining on the whole.
My favorite song from Dismantle was "City of Blinding Lights." "Beautiful Day" was and is my favorite song from ATYCLB. I like "Discothèque" but think "SATS" was better. Possibly also "Mofo" and "Last Night."
I've personally enjoyed many of their non-album singles, as well.
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Post by singingsparrow on Jan 22, 2009 14:42:30 GMT -5
"Mofo" was my favorite single from "Pop". Was "Mofo" a U.S. single, ever? Because I only remember: Discotheque Staring at the Sun Last Night on Earth Please and then "If God Will Send His Angels," which was technically the slight remix from the City of Angels soundtrack. It was an official worldwide release, but did not chart in most countries. Probably because it was the sixth single on a much-criticized and commercially underwhelming record. Not to mention it's the loudest, most abrasive track on "Pop" I think. Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by singingsparrow on Jan 22, 2009 14:47:30 GMT -5
Frankly I always liked "Vertigo" more than "ABOY" and "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own." I find that the latter song was fairly dull, in spite the fact that the idea is respectable. I don't dislike "All Because of You" but at least "Vertigo" doesn't have an annoying bridge. Also I find "Vertigo" more entertaining on the whole. My favorite song from Dismantle was "City of Blinding Lights." "Beautiful Day" was and is my favorite song from ATYCLB. I like "Discothèque" but think "SATS" was better. Possibly also "Mofo" and "Last Night." I've personally enjoyed many of their non-album singles, as well. "Crumbs From Your Table" is probably my favorite song from "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb". I love the raw, arena atmosphere of that track. The riffs are blistering to some respect, but at the same time Bono's message isn't drowned out by them, so there's a synergy to that song I find potent. "Wild Honey" is my favorite from "All That You Can't Leave Behind", and "Mofo" my favorite from "Pop". Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2009 13:09:30 GMT -5
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Post by No Brake$ on Jan 25, 2009 14:25:36 GMT -5
cool video. Is this getting released in the US?
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Post by pen on Jan 25, 2009 16:00:23 GMT -5
cool video. Is this getting released in the US? Yeah, February 2nd.
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Post by fran182 on Feb 1, 2009 13:36:20 GMT -5
To be honest, I wasn't expecting more singles from this era, but I'm happy this is going to be released.
This is has a lot of potential! Though it probably isn't the right choice for Alternative radio. Like many have said "Glass Of Water" could be huge there. Probably would reach top 10 there. (I love that song. :) ) Besides that one, this would be my choice too.
This is perfect for CHR, Hot AC and Triple A! Hope it gets released there, I can see it doing much better than "Lovers In Japan".
I believe it could go top 10 on Hot AC, top 30 on CHR and #1 on Triple A. If it's released to those formats, it may end charting on Hot 100.
Now, talking about its performance on Alternative/Modern Rock, I just ask for top 20.
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Post by Sir Benji on Feb 1, 2009 13:40:44 GMT -5
kick ass video 4 a kick ass song
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Post by fran182 on Feb 1, 2009 13:44:45 GMT -5
Music video was released today. Easily the best video of this era to date. What made many of their earlier videos memorable was that they didn't rely on performance, but rather on aesthetic and style. The video for "Don't Panic" was amusing with them as paper dolls victimized by natural disasters. "Trouble" was great with the bizarre special effects and narration. "The Scientist" was obviously great for its reverse narrative approach, while appearing most simplistic at the same time and relying on emotion to carry it across. Since then, their videos have had too much sameness to them. Footage of the band performing dominates them, which isn't bad (particularly with the special effects in the "Speed Of Sound" LED-backdrop video)..............just unmemorable. Even the "Lovers In Japan" video, once you see beyond some of the cool special effects and camera motions, feels very similar to the techniques in the "Viva La Vida" video. This video may technically be a performance-themed video, but this one comes across with much more of a satirical appeal to me, with the preposterous boarding of a tiny helicopter at the end that crashes out the window, nods to the Who in terms of instrument destruction and stage fires, daredevil stunts-puppets, etc. But what made the video especially amusing was the footage of reactions the performance elicits from those watching, among both the grown-ups and the children. Some of the surprised looks on the children's faces in this video were priceless, and what made the video especially entertaining. Sincerely, Noah Eaton It's the first Coldplay video I really love. Something different and creative finally! The best music video I saw in a long long time. A video like this one can only help the single getting huge.
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Post by PHOBES on Feb 1, 2009 13:46:52 GMT -5
^Just my opinion, but I found the Viva La Vida video to be quite enjoyable and creative.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2009 15:05:32 GMT -5
UK Airplay Chart 18.01.09 12 64 Coldplay Life In Technicolor II Airplay Chart 25.01.09 05 12 Coldplay Life In Technicolor II :) :) :) UK Singles Chart 68. (NEW)(105) LIFE IN TECHNICOLOUR II (Coldplay) 1 wk => Tomorrow is its physical release date!!! UK Airplay Chart 01.02.09 03 05 Coldplay Life In Technicolor II
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Post by fran182 on Feb 2, 2009 17:04:56 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 50 on Mediabase Alternative:
70 50 COLDPLAY Life In Technicolor II 143 84 59 0.495
12 stations playing.
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Post by B-Boy on Feb 6, 2009 15:52:11 GMT -5
I didn't think this song will grow on me that quick.
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Post by fran182 on Feb 10, 2009 18:16:21 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 40 on Mediabase Alternative:
49 39 COLDPLAY Life In Technicolor II 271 153 118 1.228
25 stations playing.
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Post by interpol977 on Feb 10, 2009 23:40:23 GMT -5
Man, I never thought Coldplay would follow X&Y with an era as fresh, memorable, and musically tight as this has proved. Kudos....I wish they could have won Best Album but oh well.
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Post by fran182 on Feb 23, 2009 17:48:43 GMT -5
Debuted at #33 on Modern Rock last week. :)
Peaked at #3 on the UK Airplay Chart and at #28 on the UK Singles Chart. I was hoping for top 20. :( At least, it did better than "Lost!", that peaked at a ridiculous #54 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Post by Cody on Feb 23, 2009 22:06:37 GMT -5
Well to be fair, this song destroys lost. IMO its their best single EVER
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Post by Enigma. on Feb 24, 2009 8:18:11 GMT -5
A good song but somehow Chris Martin's vocals are the most annoying ever here. The idea for video is clever but there's something disturbing about the band in it.
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Post by singingsparrow on Feb 27, 2009 18:17:05 GMT -5
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Post by singingsparrow on Feb 27, 2009 18:20:24 GMT -5
A good song but somehow Chris Martin's vocals are the most annoying ever here. The idea for video is clever but there's something disturbing about the band in it. I disagree. Martin's vocals are much more annoyingly whiny on "In My Place" and "The Hardest Part" in comparison. The former, especially, is really their only single I can't stand, period, to this day, where the latter at least sounds great musically. I actually think Martin sounds more confident vocally on this track, and while he may come across as too unnecessarily dramatic at times, the song was made for arenas and so I can't fault him for that. Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by fran182 on Mar 4, 2009 17:14:27 GMT -5
#29 on Modern Rock. :)
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Post by fran182 on Mar 13, 2009 20:07:59 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 20 on Mediabase Alternative:
25 20 COLDPLAY Life In Technicolor II 631 566 65 2.627
45 stations playing.
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Post by FacetheFacts on Mar 23, 2009 22:19:06 GMT -5
COLDPLAY THE BEST BAND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o GO TEC2!!!!!
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Post by pen on Mar 23, 2009 22:23:27 GMT -5
Coldplay isn't the best band ever. In fact, scientists have been working round the clock to determine the answer to that very question, and have discovered that the best band ever, is, in fact, Menudo.
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Post by PHOBES on Mar 23, 2009 22:25:00 GMT -5
With Hanson at a close second
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Post by FacetheFacts on Mar 23, 2009 23:15:07 GMT -5
cough cough your wrong ;)
Actually Beatles Coldplay
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Post by pen on Mar 23, 2009 23:20:06 GMT -5
I don't know who this band Actually is, but I must check them out.
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