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| Master Fan   Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 17,225
| Coldplay Appreciation #15 - 'Viva La Vida' to be released in June!  Coldplay Appreciation Thread  The Band Chris Martin - Vocals, Piano, Guitar Jonny Buckland - Lead Guitar Guy Berryman - Bass Guitar Will Champion - Drums Discography Parachutes - July 10th, 2000 A Rush of Blood to the Head - August 27th, 2002 X&Y - June 6th, 2005 Viva La Vida - July 12th, 2008 Singles Yellow Trouble In My Place The Scientist Clocks God Put A Smile Upon Your Face Moses Speed of Sound Fix You Talk The Hardest Part White Shadows Violet Hill Links Official Site Coldplaying Biography Coldplay never intended to become England's favorite rock & roll sons when their signature rock melodies ruled the charts throughout 2000. The Brit rock quartet -- composed of Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jon Buckland (guitar), Will Champion (drums), and Guy Berryman (bass) -- yearned to mess around a bit, plucking their own acoustics for fun while attending the University College of London. All had been playing instruments since their early teens and had been influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, the Stone Roses, Neil Young, and My Bloody Valentine. They never imagined taking reign of the U.K.'s ever-changing rock scene. Each member had come from a solid household of working-class parents who encouraged music. Martin, the eldest of five, began playing the piano as a young child. He started playing in bands around age 15 and sought solace in the words of Tom Waits. Buckland, on the other hand, was into the heavy guitar work of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix and was playing guitar by age 11. Scotland native Berryman was into funk instead of indie rock, therefore leaving him to play bass. The multi-instrumentalist, Champion, didn't plan to be a drummer until he joined Coldplay. He favored playing guitar, bass, and the tin whistle, but caught on to playing percussion when the band became official. Coldplay was heart-rending like Travis, passionate like Jeff Buckley, and as fresh as Oasis when they burst onto the scene. They had played their first gig at a festival for unsigned bands in Manchester, and the Safety EP was issued shortly thereafter. The Brothers & Sisters EP was issued by Fierce Panda and released a year later. (Both releases saw only 500 pressings.) Their sweet melodies and swooning lyrics landed Coldplay a U.K. deal with Parlophone in April 1999, and the five-track limited-edition Blue Room EP followed that fall. With nods from the media, the dream pop foursome was hailed as the next Travis, thanks to their simplistic acoustics and charming personas. Two more EPs, Shiver and Yellow, arrived in spring 2000. Their full-length debut, Parachutes, earned the band a Mercury Music Prize in the U.K. It saw a U.S. release in November 2000, and a month later "Yellow" was chosen as the theme song for all promo spots for ABC. The well-received hype surrounding Coldplay continued throughout 2001 as well; they were nominated for three Brit Awards and embarked on a sold-out ten-date tour of the U.S. Rumors of a split consumed most of the U.S. tour. Martin frequently battled nasty colds and voice exhaustion, which led Coldplay to cancel a series of American dates and scrap a European tour. With all gossip aside, Coldplay resumed playing in summer 2001 and earned additional success with second single "Trouble." By fall, they headed into the studio for a second album. Rumor had it that it might be Coldplay's last album, for the bandmembers felt they might not capture such brilliance again. A Rush of Blood to the Head was released in August 2002. The CD/DVD package Live 2003 was issued one year later. Capturing the band's show at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney, Australia, it highlighted Coldplay's monumental success worldwide with A Rush of Blood to the Head. Martin specifically earned a higher notch on the celebrity scale by marrying actress Gwyneth Paltrow in December 2003. Paltrow gave birth to the couple's first daughter, Apple Blythe Alison Martin, the following April. Fatherhood didn't stop Martin from working, as Coldplay began recording material for a third album within weeks. Previously recorded material with longtime producer Ken Nelson was scrapped early on, while Danton Supple (Morrissey, the Cure) joined Coldplay to complete the recording of X&Y. "Speed of Sound" marked Coldplay's first single from their long-awaited third effort in spring 2005; the album followed in June, topping the charts around the world, including America and Britain. The band released their fourth studio album, "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" in June of 2008. Produced by Brian Eno, this album is said to be a new direction for the band. Coldplay released their first single "Violet Hill" off the album in late April, offering it as a free download to fans worldwide. It has since reached up to 2 million downloads and charted well across the globe. The band will be kicking off it's Viva La Vida World Tour later this month, offering free gigs in New York, London and Barcelona. Check out the full tour date schedule here!      __________________ To strive, to seek, to find and not yield. Last edited by ~*bitterswt*~ : 06-15-2008 at 02:42 PM. | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 17,225
| Link to the last thread: HERE And quoting the information posted by Crystaline in the previous thread, regarding news of Coldplay's new album: The cover art for Viva La Vida:  Story behind the famous painting: "The band have used a classic painting by French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix from 1830 called ‘Liberty Leading The People’ (La Liberté guidant le people). It depicts the a woman personifying Liberty in the French Revolution leading the army in their march over dead bodies holding the French tricolour flag aloft. It’s currently on display in The Louvre in Paris." Release dates for the album: Quote:
 And if you haven't heard Coldplay's brilliant new song Violet Hill, you can download it for free from their website here.  __________________ To strive, to seek, to find and not yield. | |||
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| Passionate Fan  Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,167
| I can't wait for their new album!  I downloaded "Violet Hill" from their website, but I haven't listened to it yet. __________________ "One ring to rule them all...." Lauren-Huddy Queen of Subtext//Visit the LOTR Campaign Thread | |||
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| Elite Fan   | Thanks for the new thread! Can't wait for the album! __________________ Icon Credit: Emmy | |||
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| Total Fan  Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,124
| Coldplay To Announce New Initiative With 'Huge Global Reach' Quote:
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This sounds very promising I must say  Can't wait to find out what its all about __________________ the escapistDAAHF strawberry swing violet hill VLV chinese sleep chantyes reign of loveLiJ 42 lost! cemetries of london LiT kingdom come twisted logic swallowed in the sea the hardest part low a message speed of sound X&Y talk fix you white shadows what if square one AROBTTH a whisper warning sign green eyes daylight clocks the scientist GPASUYF in my place politik life is for living everythings not lost we never change high speed PARACHUTES trouble yellow sparks spies trouble don't panic | |||
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| Extreme Fan  Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,306
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Coldplay is the only [living] band that I will buy an LP without having heard ANY of the songs! __________________ My video: Joey/Caitlin | My icon: Tommy/Kimberly My plea: Don't be rude! Vote FULL HOUSE dude! | |||
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| Master Fan  Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13,476
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More songs the better And along with Violet Hill another song was released, it's called A Spell a Rebel Yell. It played on the radio. And a new picture These guys are full of surprises. __________________ I wish I could save you; I wish I could say to you; I'm not going nowhere. It's gonna be alright | |||
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| Part-Time Fan  Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 179
| Hey. Huge Coldplay fan here. Every album, any song, doesn't matter. I downloaded Violet Hill the other day and I've already listened to it :checks itunes: 8 times. Amazing! __________________ So I'll love whatever you become and forget the reckless things we've done I think our lives have just begun Jack & Kate Icon by darknumb | |||
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| Fan Forum's Finest  | Additional songs on top of the album?! *iz very excited* Thanks for the new thread! __________________ "Millions of people yet to be born will sing his songs." - Bee Gees Vote MJ & Liz Mitchell | |||
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| Total Fan Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,124
| Viva La Vida Song available for purchase! If you go to iTunes Store, and go to the Coldplay pre-order page, you can buy Viva La Vida now! Its an amazing song, and tied with Violet Hill - well, this album is going to be brilliant! That photo is great __________________ the escapistDAAHF strawberry swing violet hill VLV chinese sleep chantyes reign of loveLiJ 42 lost! cemetries of london LiT kingdom come twisted logic swallowed in the sea the hardest part low a message speed of sound X&Y talk fix you white shadows what if square one AROBTTH a whisper warning sign green eyes daylight clocks the scientist GPASUYF in my place politik life is for living everythings not lost we never change high speed PARACHUTES trouble yellow sparks spies trouble don't panic | |||
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| New Fan Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5
| Hi guys, Thought this blog might be of help audiotube network - the music lovers community Share your thoughts! I loooooooooooovvvvveeee Coldplay! xx | |||
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| Master Fan Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13,476
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Thanks for the blog, Coldplay returned with a bang! they're full of surprises and sounding as great as always. __________________ I wish I could save you; I wish I could say to you; I'm not going nowhere. It's gonna be alright | |||
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| Passionate Fan Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,167
| I listened to "Violet Hill"! It was amazing!  The new album should be really,really good! __________________ "One ring to rule them all...." Lauren-Huddy Queen of Subtext//Visit the LOTR Campaign Thread | |||
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| Master Fan  | New thread! The OP looks gorgeous.  I'm so excited for their new album, Only another month and a half!  And I love that new pic.  Is is just me, or does Guy get hotter every time?  __________________ | |||
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