As of this writing, Coldplay's X&Y has sold more than 2.2 million copies in the U.S. alone, in a stealth manner befitting a band whose lead singer makes his political statements via pieces of tape on his fingers.

 

Coldplay might not be the flashiest rock act in the world, nor the most headline-grabbing or controversial, yet they've still managed to achieve massive worldwide success, mostly because they are none of those things. But that could change in an instant, thanks to the video for their new single, "Talk," directed by photographer-to-the-stars Anton Corbijn, who's so famous that he didn't even have to approach Coldplay — they approached him.

 

"I have turned down a few previous requests from Coldplay to do a script for their songs, but I liked this song and had an idea straightaway, so that was enough for me to go on," Corbijn said. "It is always the idea and the song that counts, not the size of the band. I just as happily work with [songwriter/abstract artist] Joseph Arthur, for instance, as with a big band. The only redeeming factor in that sense is that I know the video from the big band will get MTV airplay."

 

The flashy Corbijn — who's directed memorable clips for the likes of Nirvana ("Heart Shaped Box") and Depeche Mode ("Enjoy the Silence") and recently helmed the Killers' "All These Things That I've Done" video — will shoot the "Talk" clip in London during the first week of November, in between Coldplay's gigs in Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm, Sweden.

 

For clues to what fans can expect from the video, Corbijn said to look no further than his past. With him, what you see is generally what you get. And though he was a bit hesitant to divulge actual details about the "Talk" clip, he was more than happy to take all the credit for them.

 

"Well, it is black and white, and slightly strange, as is often the way in my videos, I guess. It will have a certain B-movie feel to it, but I cannot say more than this for now," he explained. "I always come up with the ideas — except for Nirvana's video — but usually there is some input from the artist. Generally, people come to me for the whole trip, if you like. Whether that is good or bad, I cannot say, but that is what happens."

 

 

(mtv.com)

who wants to be first in making the 'Corbijn is well known for his work with a certain U2' claim?

I dont want it to be black and white though! :huh:

This is the guy who made new Depeche mode video ??

Ummmm..

GPASUYF was really good, and that was black and white..

It should be interesting..

Atleast its not another performance vid. :D

:stunned: Sounds interesting!!! Im really looking forward to it! :)

i dont like the sounds of blackand white either!

I like the idea of b&w. GPASUYF was in b&w and i love that vid! So sexy! :wink3:

............................................. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :)

i think i know what he's going to do. listening to a song like talk.. the lyrics.. the intensity.. but i'm probably wrong.

 

its gonna either be something involving a hedge maze, a weird house or.... something completely abstract. like the "otherside" video from the red hots.

^I looove the Otherside video, amazing! But for Coldplay....i cant imagine them doing that kind of thing. I know what you mean about being able to imagine what he'll do from the sound of the song, i kinda have an image in my head too.

 

 

This bit confuses me slightly though!: :/ :stunned:

"It will have a certain B-movie feel to it, but I cannot say more than this for now,"

That sounds neat..

I cant wait for the vid. :D

If its filmed the 1st week of november - next week - when do you reckon it'll start being shown on TV?

December 19

at 4 pm.

16.00 military time..

 

 

:lol:

 

Jk..

sometime in december.. :)

:lol:

Im just really hoping it doesnt start getting played while i am away....but i guess it would be way to quick if it started getting played in November. I hope its December!

What are you going to Africa for?

Oooh how did you know it was Africa? I guess i've mentioned it before or you are psychic! :lol: To do voluntary conservation work for a month with great white sharks. :D

Thats soooo awesome..

you should take pictures and show them to us..

That would be awesome..

are you excited..?

 

How do you get to do things like that..

I want to go places..

I will take lots of pics and show you, definatley! :) I already have a mission....to get a pic of me out at sea with my Coldplay t-shirt on!!! And if im very lucky there might be a fin in the sea behind me!!!!

I go on Tuesday night...im so excited but so nervous about the flight too!

 

 

 

Im gonna miss posting on here too! :cry:

Omg..

That didnt even occur to me..

awee.

we will have many many posts for you to look at when your back..

 

haha..

how long are you going to be gone?

A month! Thats a whole lotta catchin up to do! :stunned:

I've already asked Mildred (Sienna) to send me any new pics/big news and she said she would, bless her, which is a big help coz catching up is gonna be hard!

I'm leaving during December too. 0_o

 

I don't think I'll miss it though... I'll only be gone for a week. :)

Cool! Not too much catching up for you! Are you going anywhere nice?

Coldplay has made a good choice. Corbijn is one of the best. Also a very good photographer. Did you know he also made a video for Johnny Cash?

I'M SO EXCITED!!