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James. · 18-09-2011, 08:11 PM

In my opinion, this song sort of reminds me of 'No Distance Left to Run' by Blur:

Blur (The Best Of) - No Distance Left To Run - YouTube

They have a similar tempo, and seem to be about more or less the same thing: both start with the line "It's over..." and seem to be about breaking up with a loved one. They may not sound too much the same, but if you replaced the guitar in NDLTR with piano, im sure the two would be very similar

anyone else see the similarities?

Coldplay1987 · 18-09-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFitz;4982746
In my opinion, this song sort of reminds me of 'No Distance Left to Run' by Blur.
They have a similar tempo, and seem to be about more or less the same thing: both start with the line "It's over..." and seem to be about breaking up with a loved one. They may not sound too much the same, but if you replaced the guitar in NDLTR with piano, im sure the two would be very similar
anyone else see the similarities?

Great find!
Exactly what I thought after hearing "Up in flames" for the first time. That "It's over..." line, the whole break-up theme.
Pity "No distance left to run" is so heartfelt and haunting whereas "Up in flames" is shallow and bland.
Truth is Damon Albarn wrote that song after a real break up with his girlfriend, so that's where the soul comes from. It may sound trite but sometimes to convey this kind of emotion you need to really feel something. "Up in flames" is just a part of the story told in Mylo Xyloto, hence the detachment, the lack of real pathos in the (few) lyrics and in CM's delivery. But good for him, it means everything's fine at home!

guda4siempre · 18-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Chris's voice sounds like the guy from sigur ros in this song.

Famous Old Painter · 19-09-2011, 03:43 AM

No Distance Left To Run is one of the all time greatest breakup songs.

Up In Flames is bland boyband style pop fodder.

Not a great deal of similarity there.

LadyBellaStrawberry · 19-09-2011, 03:53 AM

Its like The Scientist + the beginning of Fix You = UIF

lotrobsessed101 · 19-09-2011, 04:59 AM

Listened to the song once because I couldn't resist. I found it quite boring. As some other people have stated, even though it's back to basics with just the guys, a simple song needs to have a good foundation. This song just isn't cutting it. So far (I'll reserve my full judgement until I hear the album) this is actually my least favorite that we have heard so far during this era. My favorites are Charlie Brown and Hurts Like Heaven.

ianbach · 19-09-2011, 11:53 PM

It actually makes me a little sad because listening to No Distance Left To Run oooze with soul and honest emotion it's painfully clear what's missing from a lot of this new stuff, a little integrity, a bit of feeling. It's what people connected with in Parachutes and A Rush.

So, when people moan a groan, its not that they want Trouble v.2 or The Scientist (Revisited). They want music, plain and simple, with soul and honesty. Something CP used to excel in. Not: I turn the music on, got my records on.

Give me real, don't give me fake.

Having said that, I actually really like this song ha, just that No Distance is so powerful it made me remember what music is all about.

para-para-parrotdies · 19-09-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperFitz;4982746
They may not sound too much the same, but if you replaced the guitar in NDLTR with piano, im sure the two would be very similar
anyone else see the similarities?

No, because "No Distance Left to Run" is actually good.

Lynn42 · 20-09-2011, 03:58 AM

Love it!!!! I really wish I could've gone to that show!! But oh well the song is still amazing!!!

18-09-2011, 10:05 PM	#242
Coldplay1987 Coldplayer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperFitz;4982746 In my opinion, this song sort of reminds me of 'No Distance Left to Run' by Blur. They have a similar tempo, and seem to be about more or less the same thing: both start with the line "It's over..." and seem to be about breaking up with a loved one. They may not sound too much the same, but if you replaced the guitar in NDLTR with piano, im sure the two would be very similar anyone else see the similarities? Great find! Exactly what I thought after hearing "Up in flames" for the first time. That "It's over..." line, the whole break-up theme. Pity "No distance left to run" is so heartfelt and haunting whereas "Up in flames" is shallow and bland. Truth is Damon Albarn wrote that song after a real break up with his girlfriend, so that's where the soul comes from. It may sound trite but sometimes to convey this kind of emotion you need to really feel something. "Up in flames" is just a part of the story told in Mylo Xyloto, hence the detachment, the lack of real pathos in the (few) lyrics and in CM's delivery. But good for him, it means everything's fine at home!

19-09-2011, 03:43 AM	#244
Famous Old Painter KICKS LIKE A SLEEP TWICH Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,743 My Mood: Location: Yesteryear Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	No Distance Left To Run is one of the all time greatest breakup songs. Up In Flames is bland boyband style pop fodder. Not a great deal of similarity there. __________________

19-09-2011, 03:53 AM	#245
LadyBellaStrawberry ihavenothingtosay Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,967 My Mood: Location: I don't know . Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Its like The Scientist + the beginning of Fix You = UIF __________________ But hold on to what you believe in the light, when the darkness has robbed you of all your sight... . & in the dead of night, tell me you will be mine ♥ .

19-09-2011, 11:58 PM	#248
para-para-parrotdies Para-Para-Parrot's Ass Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,406 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 158 Times in 107 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperFitz;4982746 They may not sound too much the same, but if you replaced the guitar in NDLTR with piano, im sure the two would be very similar anyone else see the similarities? No, because "No Distance Left to Run" is actually good.

18-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#243
guda4siempre Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 117 My Mood: Location: Guadalajara, Mex Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Chris's voice sounds like the guy from sigur ros in this song.

19-09-2011, 04:59 AM	#246
lotrobsessed101 Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 690 My Mood: Location: Dallas Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Listened to the song once because I couldn't resist. I found it quite boring. As some other people have stated, even though it's back to basics with just the guys, a simple song needs to have a good foundation. This song just isn't cutting it. So far (I'll reserve my full judgement until I hear the album) this is actually my least favorite that we have heard so far during this era. My favorites are Charlie Brown and Hurts Like Heaven.

19-09-2011, 11:53 PM	#247
ianbach Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It actually makes me a little sad because listening to No Distance Left To Run oooze with soul and honest emotion it's painfully clear what's missing from a lot of this new stuff, a little integrity, a bit of feeling. It's what people connected with in Parachutes and A Rush. So, when people moan a groan, its not that they want Trouble v.2 or The Scientist (Revisited). They want music, plain and simple, with soul and honesty. Something CP used to excel in. Not: I turn the music on, got my records on. Give me real, don't give me fake. Having said that, I actually really like this song ha, just that No Distance is so powerful it made me remember what music is all about.

20-09-2011, 03:58 AM	#249
Lynn42 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 257 My Mood: Location: Where the streetlights glow Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Love it!!!! I really wish I could've gone to that show!! But oh well the song is still amazing!!!