LifeLight Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 24/10/2005 18:57:54 News from Al-Mendhar Q&A: Chris Martin The latest Coldplay album, "X&Y," has become a bona fide international hit, and already some have begun comparing the rock quartet to U2 and other great rock bands. Frontman Chris Martin is keeping his feet firmly planted on planet Earth, though. The American music magazine Rolling Stone catches up with the 28-year-old singer, husband of actress Gwyneth Paltrow, to talk about his influences, his famous song "The Scientist" … and his DNA. Q. Do your parents play any instruments? A. My mom plays everything. She and my Uncle Charlie are music geeks. But both of them came from an era where they could never consider doing it as a job. I just came across this song that Dylan covered called "Froggie Went A-Courtin'," and I remembered walking along the lanes, sitting on my uncle's shoulders, and he used to sing that song. Q. Hypothetically speaking, if Gwyneth dumped you, what's the first record you'd throw on? A. I wouldn't put one on, I'd write one. Well, maybe "Blood on the Tracks." Dylan's in my big six, with Kraftwerk, Eno, U2, Radiohead and Bob Marley. Sigur Ros would be the seventh. Q. What album have you listened to the most this year? A. Arcade Fire's "Funeral." I absolutely love them. Sometimes it's good to have someone coming up behind you as well as someone ahead. It's fine to have my musical Mount Rushmore, but we've gotta be good because of upstarts like Arcade Fire. Q. What's the story behind writing "The Scientist"? A. On the second album I was thinking there was something missing. I was in this really dark room in Liverpool, and there was a piano so old and out of tune … I really wanted to try and work out the George Harrison song "Isn't It a Pity," but I couldn't. Then this song came out at once. I said, "Can you turn on the recorder?" The first time I sung it is what's out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li_cold Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 oh nice!!!thank you LifeLight! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay_steph Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thankyou! :) Q. Hypothetically speaking, if Gwyneth dumped you, what's the first record you'd throw on? A. I wouldn't put one on, I'd write one. Well, maybe "Blood on the Tracks." Dylan's in my big six, with Kraftwerk, Eno, U2, Radiohead and Bob Marley. Sigur Ros would be the seventh. Im kinda surpised he answered this...usually he'd say 'i dont wanna answer that' or something....weird! :/ Does anyone else know what i mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li_cold Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I thought that too steph!yeah, that was the first question that came to my mind...everytime he just doesn't answear these kind of questions and now...wow!what a surprise! :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 that is very interesting! he would listen to sigur ros if gwen dumped him!! :cry: :cry: they both are very big fans of them, plus apple seems to be following their footsteps! oh! i just imagine chris listening to their tunes...!! :cry: :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oenona Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I wouldn't put one on, I'd write one ^ phewww... surely it could be a so sad sad song. :bigcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay_steph Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ^oh gosh, i dont even want to think about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ^but wouldnt this song be world's best song??? you know what they say..best work form any artist usually comes from grief, sorrow, sadness and tragedy! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplay_steph Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks LifeLight! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks for the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oenona Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 ^^^ Oh, yes!! You're really right Mildred but I don't want this happens to him... I wish him the best. I can't imagine how it could be this song but surely we couldn't stop crying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiquidSky Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Thankyou! :) Q. Hypothetically speaking, if Gwyneth dumped you, what's the first record you'd throw on? A. I wouldn't put one on, I'd write one. Well, maybe "Blood on the Tracks." Dylan's in my big six, with Kraftwerk, Eno, U2, Radiohead and Bob Marley. Sigur Ros would be the seventh. Im kinda surpised he answered this...usually he'd say 'i dont wanna answer that' or something....weird! :/ Does anyone else know what i mean? I bet if he hadn't marry Gwyneth, he would have married Fran Drescher :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 ^youre kidding right!? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: you are right!? :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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