Just finished, here it is...

 

:D

 

erin: [to jonny] jonny, it seems as though during live performances, chris will quietly say things to you or about you to try to make you laugh. is this the case?

->Jonny replies: Yes I think he's trying to put me off! He calls me The Greatest Guitarist that ever lives which puts off completely!

 

Chris says: I don't know. You'll have to make one!

 

 

[email protected]: [to will] Who are your musical influences?

->Will replies: for me its Tom Waits, The Pogues, Bob Dylan and Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds

 

 

bronwen: [to will] How fast did you learn to play the drums?

->Will replies: its taken me five years to get to where I am now

 

 

Anna: [to chris] Where's the best place to fly kites in London?

->Chris replies: Regent's Park.

 

 

Valerie: [to jonny] What do you think about people who have began to play guitar because of your brilliance?

->Jonny replies: It makes us extremely happy that we're encouring others to play instruments!

 

 

waterfall: [to will] International Man of Mystery, which country offers your very favorite meal/food?

->Will replies: At the moment its Japan as I am well into sushi at the moment

 

 

Vivita: [to jonny] Is the guitar the only instrument you play? By the way you rock babe! ;)

->Jonny replies: I've been playing the piano since I was 7 and I also the Harmonica but badly! I'd like to be able to play the cello actually!

 

 

[email protected]: [to guy] Does being on the road make you lonly ?Can it sometimes get boring? Do you miss your friends and family when your away from home?

->Guy replies: it can be lonly but with the powers of email and mobile phones we can stay in touch with friends and family...

 

 

mrmiddel (Martijn Middel): [to will] How did you guys came up with the rythm used in "Clocks"?

->Will replies: it based around the natural rhythm of the piano

 

 

seanos27: [to jonny] You guy's are are on the rise in the US. Do you think more tours will be available to us USA fans?

->Jonny replies: Yes definately we'll hopefully go back about 3 times next year so will cover more ground then.

 

 

Julie: [to chris] If you were stranded on an island and could have only three things with you, what would they be and why?

->Chris replies: A knife, some chocolate and Anthony Hopkins. Can't say why.

 

 

Aaron: [to will] Have you ever thought of playing guitar with chris and jonny when on stage?

->Will replies: I have played acoustic guitar when we play acoustic sets but I behind the drums

 

 

Jasmin: [to guy] What is your favorite song to perform live?

->Guy replies: i like playing clocks, but i don't know why...

 

 

carem: [to will] Tell me your favorite drums player.

->Will replies: Dave Grohl

 

 

Valerie: [to jonny] I was listening to the stones and thought about how great "gimme shelter" was. I know you like them so, what's your favorite song by the Rolling Stones? What about your favorite song ever?

->Jonny replies: Painted Black is my favourite Stones Song, but anything of Excel and Mainstreet is cool with me!

 

 

Jodie Marshall (through dotmusic.com): [to chris] Chris, do you think people get the wrong impression about "stars" doing charity work cos so many people do it for the wrong reasons? What's been the most rewarding aspect of it so far for you?

->Chris replies: We just think, 'fuck it', if you believe in it, talk about it.

 

 

Ada: [to guy] First, thanks for the brilliant gig in San Francisco in Sept! Do you guys get to see much of anywhere you've touring? What are some of your fave places?

->Guy replies: If we're lucky and we have a day off we get to look around, but mostly we only have a morning or an afternoon free, i particlarly enjoyed walking around Haight Ashbury..

 

 

Carla: [to will] Hi Will, how important is the Future Forests campaign to the band? Is that the only cause that you guys are tied to, and if you could do more what causes would you choose? Thanks Carla

->Will replies: The Future Forest is massively important to us, but we also work with Oxfam, Make Trade Fair and Amnesty International....

 

 

honey_honey: [to jonny] Hello Jonny! I first want to let you know that I think you are a brilliant guitar player-the best! My question for you is: Have you ever had writer's block, where there is a song and you just kind find the right music to go with it? Thanx! Much luv, Mary

->Jonny replies: Yes many times! Sometimes I'm good but sometimes I can't think of anything. One in every 5 songs I get writers block on!

 

Simon Pollock: [to guy] Guy... nice work on rush of blood to the head... just wondering - (im a bass player too) when you record..are you like me... sitting on the couch playing along, or do you do it "by the book"... would love to see you guys at a small pub gig in London... and chance of this ever?.. cheers - Sime

 

 

flower in the attic: [to will] favorite planet?

->Will replies: neptune

 

 

Isabelle: [to chris] Probably odd question (that's not true, there are no odd questions, only odd answers): have you ever messed up the intro to Trouble during a live concert and if so, how bad did that feel?

->Chris replies: I can't remember a time when I've played it correctly to be honest.

 

 

Yunbandhoo through AOL.co.uk: [to jonny] Are you starting an Echo and The Bunnymen revival?

->Jonny replies: No but it's a fine idea!! And if everything goes wrong we'll make a fine covers band!!

 

 

Bobstar: [to will] What goes through your mind when you are on stage ? Is it as you imagined when you were watching bands when you were younger ?

->Will replies: sometimes you have to empty your mind and let your hands take over

 

 

gemapoza: [to chris] Hi Chris, I´m Gema from Spain. For me the music is a language and sometimes the melody or the rhythm say more than a word. But how do you feel when you play in a country where people speak other language?

->Chris replies: It never fails to amaze me and we absolutely love it.

 

 

gemapoza: [to guy] Hi Guy! I´m Gema. Where do you love to play? Why? and Is different the crowd in each country? Good luck in Barcelona and I see you in Madrid. Thank you!

->Guy replies: i'd love to play in Russia, St Petersberg or Moscow...

 

 

ian davis: [to chris] do you think beards should be made illegal

->Chris replies: Every man should wear a beard.

 

 

Manuela: [to will] what's your favourite coldplay song to drum on it?

->Will replies: at the moment its Daylight

 

 

Dan: [to jonny] PLEASE READ THIS OUT. Jon dude, can you tell me and my mates where you get your hair done because it looks ace. And are you going to release Amsterdam as a single, because it is an amzing song?? Dan.

->Jonny replies: Eric Cantona's old hairdresser does my hair actually! I don't think we will be releasing Amsterdam as a single I'm afriad Dan

 

 

Janis: [to jonny] What effect pedals are used in One I Love.

->Jonny replies: Line 6 delay, Boss RB3 reverb and a rat distortion pedal.

 

 

carem: [to guy] How do you learn to play the bass?

->Guy replies: I taught myself, the same as the other 3 members in the band...

 

 

AngelicJan: [to will] Do you read the message board?If you do, whats the strangest, wierdest thing youve read?

->Will replies: I do sometimes... some of the rumors can be a bit bizarre but also amusing

 

 

Libby: [to chris] Where'd you get that Black jacket?

->Chris replies: I wanted a jacket like The Beatles used to wear and spent a year looking for one. Then I found it in selfridges.

 

Anna through AOL.co.uk: [to guy] How do your American fans differ from your English ones?

 

Katie: [to chris] Me and my sister were cycling through a well known London Park the other week and we thought we saw you. Consequently my sister fell off her bike when I announced in a screamish and excited manner that I thought I'd seen Chris from Coldplay, and now she has a massive bandage round her leg, could you please blow her a kiss for her scrape to heal soon, or a home visit, whichever you prefer. Katie.

 

 

Jasmin: [to jonny] Will you guys be changing the setlist a bit during your upcoming US tour?

->Jonny replies: Yes - although how we're not sure, we're still deciding at the moment actually so watch this space!

 

 

bronwen: [to guy] What was your favourite gig with the band?

->Guy replies: Glastonbury, because we've always dreamed of doing it...

 

 

Mel and Georgia: [to will] Me and my sister want to start playing the drums, what should we do first oh King of drums (legendry intro to 'In My Place)?????

->Will replies: Make sure that you spend as much time practising as you can

 

Martin: [to guy] Dude! You're by far my favourite bass player... The bass line in Daylight is AmAzInG! My question is: Who is YOUR favourite bass player?

 

 

[email protected]: [to jonny] Having seen you live on numerous occasions now, including the best gig ever, The Forum. I just wanted to say - Congrats on your fabulous deep singing voice... do you think we'll ever hear you on main vocals? :0)

->Jonny replies: Nah - I doubt it very much. Unless we're doing a Lee Hazlewood cover!!

 

 

Birt Dyh through AOL.co.uk: [to chris] I love the new album. How many good tunes do you reckon you've got in you?

->Chris replies: I'm not sure. Some people would say we have never had any in us.

 

 

Hannah and Marky Mark: [to will] On behalf of the whole world, will you please tell Christina Aguilera at the MTV awards on Thursday that she is considered a global tramp, and shove your album in her hands to remind her of what real music sounds like. HannahXX.

->Will replies: Yes

 

 

Chris (via dotmusic.com): [to guy] Arenas - good, bad or indifferent (so far)?

->Guy replies: So far arena's are good, with our new production / screens and lasers etc we have manage to make the most of them..

 

 

Martin: [to jonny] Jonny! You are my GuItAr GoD! I'm not kidding. Who is your favourite guitar player? Angus Young? Slash? :)

->Jonny replies: Ooh thats a tough one! Ummm I had to say Muddy Waters.

 

Jonny says: Well we get to see quite to see quite a lot. San Fran is lovely and is one of my favourite places in America

 

 

Sara: [to guy] Just bought two fish to spice up my bedroom, can you please give me names for them. P.S. Love the hair XX

->Guy replies: Charles & Eddie...

 

 

Alex Martinez: [to will] Is it true that somebody hit 24 runs off one of your overs in the prestigiuos u13 District Cricket Cup when playing for Chandlers Ford?? We subsequently lost the match by 15 runs?? This distinct lack of bowling ability is no doubt the reason for you dedicating your life to the drums and music. If so my complaining behind the stumps has helped you launch a successful career!!!. Well done.

 

 

Simon Ethers (through dotmusic.com): [to jonny] Do your mums treat you any different now you're superstars?

 

 

Hannah and Marky Mark: [to guy] Who is the most famous person you and the rest of the band have ever met? Love Hannah.

->Guy replies: Proberbly Bono, who was very nice to us..

 

Ada: [to jonny] First, thanks for the brilliant gig in San Francisco in Sept! Do you guys get to see much of anywhere you've touring? What are some of your fave places?

 

 

Laurel: [to chris] Why do you wear an elastic bandage type thing on your wrist when you play?

->Chris replies: Partly because my wrist hurts and partly because I like Michael Jackson.

 

 

Sara: [to guy] Hi, my dad said he thought he saw you after your Wembley gig staggering out of The Occasional Half in Palmers Green singing Billy Ocean's 'When the going gets tough', can you PLEASE say whether it is true or not so that I can go and tell my friends in school whether or not my dad saw someone famous. Thanx and love the band. Sara.

->Guy replies: Where's palmers green...? it wasn't me although it sounds like something i am well capable of doing...

 

Will says: Chillie is that you ?? Sorry About that over !

 

Jonny says: It really depends on whats on. In My Place took about 2 years but The Scientist took only 3 days!

 

 

breakfast_of_CHAMPION: [to will] ello Will! First I want to say that I love Coldplay's music and you lads are excellent live. My question is: Would you like to play different instruments or sing more on future albums? Thanx! Much Luv! ~*~Mary

->Will replies: No I am quite happy thanks

 

 

Ruth and Kate: [to guy] This is really for all the band, but me and Kate went to see you a few Monday's ago at Wembley, and you were totally wicked by the way, but afterwards my brother was picking us up and he had to go to the toilet in Wembley Arena first in case he wet himself on the way home in our mum's fiesta, so he was in the men's loo after queuing for about 30 minutes, and he swears he saw Bryan May of Queen drying his hair under the electric hand dryer, and mumbling about getting some drink poured over him. So first of all we want to know what do you think of Bryan May being a Coldplay fan, and do you feel it is justified for someone to pour a drink over him, because let's face it could anyone ever forgive him after the tragedy that was the 'We Will Rock You' musical?????? Oh and tell Guy me and Kate think he is seriously cute.

->Guy replies: I admire anyone who can wear that hair with that amount of dignity that he does and not give in the pressures around him to get it cut...i don't think it was justified to pour a drink over his head..

 

sevenwells: [to jonny] I love the way you guys produve your music, how long does it usually take to complete a song?

 

Jonny says: Its a great thing. I don't think we'll ever be too pop-ie

 

Chris says: Dont know. you'll have to make one.

 

Will says: Chillie - is that you ? Sorry about that over, I hope it hasn't scarred you for to long !!

 

 

eti: [to chris] Has ever a dream you've had come true?

->Chris replies: Everyday!

 

Admiral79: [to jonny] How do you feel about Coldplay becoming more mainstream?

 

[email protected]: [to jonny] Who are some of your musical influences?

 

 

Admiral79: [to guy] So, what kind of funny stuff can we expect to see on this upcoming DVD?

->Guy replies: havent'really decided yet, but will let you all know soon...

 

Chris says: I don't where they come from. You just have to sit there and try. Don't worry about it though. Be brave. something will come.

 

andrew: [to chris] hey Chris, where can i get one of those make trade fair shirts that youve got? i want one bad! thanks and God Bless

 

suffragette_city: [to jonny] What are you currently listening to?

 

Jonny says: Some are obvious and we all agree on but some we argue about! The main one we argued about was 'The One I love' it was between that and 'Green Eyes'

 

flavia: [to chris] hi chris,i've got a question but i'm italian and i can make some mistake.I played for so long violin,i love music,now i play piano,i stopped lessons,i play by myself.My ex teachers said i was "musical",but i'm not able to write music,so i want to ask you:how is born a song?

 

 

mk: [to will] Chris has said that Guy, Jonny, and you (in particular?) are the main critics of his lyrics before they are finalized. How come you guys don't ever write lyrics, surely you must have ups and downs in your lives too...? Thanks, Mahareen from Canada

->Will replies: We don't really think we a great at writing lyrics so we leave it to Chris

 

 

Grace: [to guy] What item(s) do you HAVE to take with you on tour that says "home"?

->Guy replies: 10 t-shirts, 10 pairs of underwaer 2 pairs of jeans 1 pair of trainers, 1 wash bag, 1 video camera, 1 portable speaker system...my essential apple mac laptop, my i-pod...at home is still my fridge...

 

 

Dennis Sørensen, Denmark (Jubbi.dk): [to jonny] How do you decide which songs, you wanna include on your albums?

->Jonny replies: Ryan Adams - 'Heartbreaker'

 

 

Jørgen Møller, Denmark (Jubbi.dk): [to chris] Chris would you consider doing a duet with Robbie Williams, if asked

->Chris replies: We would always consider a duet with anyone as long as they weren't sexier than us.

 

Mike, from Canada - submitted through http://www.starsent: [to jonny] What do you still want to achieve as a band in the future?

 

 

Ada: [to will] First, thanks for the brilliant gig in San Francisco in Sept! Do you guys get to see much of anywhere you've touring? What are some of your fave places?

->Will replies: We are lucky becuase when we are touring we always make sure we get time to look around... San Francisco is always great as is Iceland

 

 

Marie Andersen, Denmark (Jubbi.dk): [to chris] Did you write 'Yellow' with anyone special in mind?

->Jonny replies: I still want to make the best album ever!

 

 

Anette Helmersen , Denmark (Jubbi.dk): [to will] Have you heard any danish music recently, for instance Saybia?

->Will replies: I am afraid that I don't know too much about Danish music

 

 

suffragette_city: [to guy] What are you currently listening to?

->Guy replies: I'm not really listening to much at the mo, as we're on the road so much, the last thing i got into was kraftwork...

 

 

Michelle, from Canada - submitted through http://www.sta: [to guy] In regards to your song politics, how does it refer to the troubles of the 21st-Century?

->Guy replies: I don't think it directly is about any event, its more of geneal thing about good things over bad things and about making the right decisions...

 

Moderator says: Hello and welcome to the COLDPLAY live web chat. The band will be here to chat live to you from Montpelier on Tuesday 12th November @ 4.30pm.

 

Moderator says: Please feel free to submit your questions in advance to to the individual band members in the boxes to the left and click 'Send'. We will try to answer as many of your questions as possible on the day.

Yes!!! Me!! Did you see me!! In there twice!!! :wink:

Sorry, still too excited from it!!

 

I guess they probably have screened out all the "Will you marry me Chris?" questions huh? Cos all the questions seem to be nice, normal questions! (including mine!) :wink:

ta ian :) which questions are yours buttercup?

Slightly off topis...But I just had to congratulate Dave's Girl on the greatest avatar I hae ever seen....GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thankyou very much :lol: it's nice to know he's appreciated :D

thanx for the transcript - very interesting :P

Yeah, thanks for typing it out, Ian! And congratulations on your success, Ada!!! :D

i'm pretty sure he cut and pasted all that :shock:

if you did type it all thats crazy :? 8)

 

woohoo thats great to hear ada sorry i replied soo late but i went to read it as soon as i got back to a computer and i liked it that most of the questions were directed to guy so i loved that i got to hear from him the most!!! :D 8)

Bumpin an old thread, just because it still makes me happy to read my 2 questions that got answered by will and jonny! :D

 

breakfast_of_CHAMPION: [to will] ello Will! First I want to say that I love Coldplay's music and you lads are excellent live. My question is: Would you like to play different instruments or sing more on future albums? Thanx! Much Luv! ~*~Mary

->Will replies: No I am quite happy thanks

 

honey_honey: [to jonny] Hello Jonny! I first want to let you know that I think you are a brilliant guitar player-the best! My question for you is: Have you ever had writer's block, where there is a song and you just kind find the right music to go with it? Thanx! Much luv, Mary

->Jonny replies: Yes many times! Sometimes I'm good but sometimes I can't think of anything. One in every 5 songs I get writers block on!

uau, thanks!!!!!!

i have a question:

where is Haight Ashbury?????

i must go there and try to find Guy walking around...... :D :P

:lol:

it's so long to read! :confused:

uau, thanks!!!!!!

i have a question:

where is Haight Ashbury?????

i must go there and try to find Guy walking around...... :D :P

i'm guessing near san fran. i remember ada saying she was close to there. and how come when she's there those guys are not around

Wow, cool transcript, thanks ian. :)

it's so long to read! :confused:

 

dont be lazy, Maria! Go read! its cool! ;)

I wish they would have another live web chat... :idea2:

Ok.. I read that and I found amazing. Except for that part where Guy tells what he carries on tour. Come on ! So little clothing... :stunned:

did he mention that black sock??? hahahhaha :D

paint it black is my fav stone's song too, jonny obv has good taste :D

^agrees :smug: :D

'i see a red door and i want it painted black' :smug:

:D

did he mention that black sock??? hahahhaha :D

 

And that black jacket you hate :P

:angry: i hope for the next tour he throw away that jacket...

:angry:

which jacket?