I've heard Violet Hill: my opinion

[locust7]

I know many of you are not going to believe me, but I've already heard Violet Hill.

 

I'm not going to give away many details of how I did it, only that it was via an ipod, and a few days ago. And I see that everybody is so eager to know, that I think you finally deserved to share this with me.

 

Believe or not, I'm going to give my impressions about it. It's awesome!

 

The lyrics are the part that I can't remember precisely, because English is not my native language. The chorus is the same that Rolling Stone explained.

 

However, the song does not start with the jagged guitar Rolling Stone said, but with an atmospheric intro of about 15-20 seconds very Eno-esque. Then the guitar and piano begin to sound. Their riffs are heavier, faster and louder than ever. I don't think I've heard Buckland studio work this hard (live you always hear it louder and lower), but it's very attractive combined with the piano.

 

Chris voice is his low voice of the Parachutes era, but seems to be just stronger, muscular, not delicate till the end of the song. Not a single falsetto note here.

 

Also, the bass and drum sound different from general past Coldplay songs. Here they define the whole rhythm by themselves, especially Will's work. It's very distinctive and it has an intense effect between verses, and especially after every chorus. You think the drums are going to end, but they follow and remark these moments. You'll recognise very well this part of the song: bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam (six or seven times I think).

 

There's an intermediate guitar bridge before the final chorus, a continued riff, in which sometimes I thought of a Pink Floyd Dark Side or Pulse era, atmospheric soundful but at the peaks of the guitar distorted.

 

After the final chorus, there's the end, a coda of 35-40 with Chris only on the piano and singing low. Here his voice is delicate but not mellow. Seems to express he's broken inside, sadder and lonelier than ever, and the song slowly fades after the last word and note and dissapears into atmospheric as well, bringing you loneliness but strength.

 

The structure of the song is very Coldplayish, but the general sound is different, in the way of being more mature, stronger and epic without pretending it (unlike some X & Y songs). The instruments are very well integrated, much better than other times, but in many parts, an instrument carries by itself the song. Eno Production makes them sound louder, stronger but not pretentious. It feels both natural evolution, and I hope for the rest of the songs, seems to announce a more adult themed work and the step beyond we were awaiting.

 

Overall I give it 9,5/10.

 

Ok. That's all folks. As I said, I know some will believe me and some will not. I'll be called liar by some, I have no doubts. But when all of you will be able to hear the song, and it's sooner than you expect, you'll know it's true.

[Fixed]

I know many of you are not going to believe me, but I've already heard Violet Hill.

 

I'm not going to give away many details of how I did it, only that it was via an ipod, and a few days ago. And I see that everybody is so eager to know, that I think you finally deserved to share this with me.

 

Believe or not, I'm going to give my impressions about it. It's awesome!

 

The lyrics are the part that I can't remember precisely, because English is not my native language. The chorus is the same that Rolling Stone explained.

 

However, the song does not start with the jagged guitar Rolling Stone said, but with an atmospheric intro of about 15-20 seconds very Eno-esque. Then the guitar and piano begin to sound. Their riffs are heavier, faster and louder than ever. I don't think I've heard Buckland studio work this hard (live you always hear it louder and lower), but it's very attractive combined with the piano.

 

Chris voice is his low voice of the Parachutes era, but seems to be just stronger, muscular, not delicate till the end of the song. Not a single falsetto note here.

 

Also, the bass and drum sound different from general past Coldplay songs. Here they define the whole rhythm by themselves, especially Will's work. It's very distinctive and it has an intense effect between verses, and especially after every chorus. You think the drums are going to end, but they follow and remark these moments. You'll recognise very well this part of the song: bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam (six or seven times I think).

 

There's an intermediate guitar bridge before the final chorus, a continued riff, in which sometimes I thought of a Pink Floyd Dark Side or Pulse era, atmospheric soundful but at the peaks of the guitar distorted.

 

After the final chorus, there's the end, a coda of 35-40 with Chris only on the piano and singing low. Here his voice is delicate but not mellow. Seems to express he's broken inside, sadder and lonelier than ever, and the song slowly fades after the last word and note and dissapears into atmospheric as well, bringing you loneliness but strength.

 

The structure of the song is very Coldplayish, but the general sound is different, in the way of being more mature, stronger and epic without pretending it (unlike some X & Y songs). The instruments are very well integrated, much better than other times, but in many parts, an instrument carries by itself the song. Eno Production makes them sound louder, stronger but not pretentious. It feels both natural evolution, and I hope for the rest of the songs, seems to announce a more adult themed work and the step beyond we were awaiting.

 

Overall I give it 9,5/10.

 

Ok. That's all folks. As I said, I know some will believe me and some will not. I'll be called liar by some, I have no doubts. But when all of you will be able to hear the song, and it's sooner than you expect, you'll know it's true.

 

PLEASE say how you managed to hear it - you know somebody at the record label, one of the engineers, crew?

 

EDIT: Just noticed "sooner than you think"... when?! I'll give you jelly babies if you tell us.

[42rock89]

I know many of you are not going to believe me, but I've already heard Violet Hill.

 

I'm not going to give away many details of how I did it, only that it was via an ipod, and a few days ago. And I see that everybody is so eager to know, that I think you finally deserved to share this with me.

 

Believe or not, I'm going to give my impressions about it. It's awesome!

 

The lyrics are the part that I can't remember precisely, because English is not my native language. The chorus is the same that Rolling Stone explained.

 

However, the song does not start with the jagged guitar Rolling Stone said, but with an atmospheric intro of about 15-20 seconds very Eno-esque. Then the guitar and piano begin to sound. Their riffs are heavier, faster and louder than ever. I don't think I've heard Buckland studio work this hard (live you always hear it louder and lower), but it's very attractive combined with the piano.

 

Chris voice is his low voice of the Parachutes era, but seems to be just stronger, muscular, not delicate till the end of the song. Not a single falsetto note here.

 

Also, the bass and drum sound different from general past Coldplay songs. Here they define the whole rhythm by themselves, especially Will's work. It's very distinctive and it has an intense effect between verses, and especially after every chorus. You think the drums are going to end, but they follow and remark these moments. You'll recognise very well this part of the song: bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam (six or seven times I think).

 

There's an intermediate guitar bridge before the final chorus, a continued riff, in which sometimes I thought of a Pink Floyd Dark Side or Pulse era, atmospheric soundful but at the peaks of the guitar distorted.

 

After the final chorus, there's the end, a coda of 35-40 with Chris only on the piano and singing low. Here his voice is delicate but not mellow. Seems to express he's broken inside, sadder and lonelier than ever, and the song slowly fades after the last word and note and dissapears into atmospheric as well, bringing you loneliness but strength.

 

The structure of the song is very Coldplayish, but the general sound is different, in the way of being more mature, stronger and epic without pretending it (unlike some X & Y songs). The instruments are very well integrated, much better than other times, but in many parts, an instrument carries by itself the song. Eno Production makes them sound louder, stronger but not pretentious. It feels both natural evolution, and I hope for the rest of the songs, seems to announce a more adult themed work and the step beyond we were awaiting.

 

Overall I give it 9,5/10.

 

Ok. That's all folks. As I said, I know some will believe me and some will not. I'll be called liar by some, I have no doubts. But when all of you will be able to hear the song, and it's sooner than you expect, you'll know it's true.

 

Sounds really great, would love to hear it though, cant wait any longer :(

 

I'll give you jelly babies if you tell us.

 

^^

[Bonus_mosher]

you know,

i WANT to believe you,

 

I really do, but the only thing that's making me seem skeptical is that you won't give details on how to get the track.

[Chavi]

are you by any chance .... Prospekt ? :stunned::shocked2:

 

 

 

 

I really really want to believe you but..................................................... :\

[RunForTheHills]

I don't what to say really, but if its true, then you just got me more excited. The way you described it sounds awesome.

[Bonus_mosher]

so, you posted this twice lol.

 

well i posted my two cents in the other thread :)

[Chavi]

*see other thread... :rolleyes:*

[Bonus_mosher]

:laugh3:

 

damn double posters

[locust7]

I can't tell anything more about the way I heard it, I'm afraid. I was advised not do it.

 

Only I will add that overall the song must be around 4 minutes long (but I coudn't check my watch to verify), and sounds stronger ,rockier, blusier, but rougher on the edges. The description of that Rolling Stone writer was accurate, but for the intro part.

 

Eno production fits very well with their sound in this song.

 

About the date, I'll only say soon, and that maybe Msy 5th is accurate in physical release, but you'll hear it before.

[Miha]

What about some lyrics? Can you remember any?

[Guest Grace]

so you only got to listen to it once?

[locust7]

No, sorry. I'm not english nor american, and I was more focused on the sound than lyrics, the few times I could listen to.

 

About the double post, sorry about that. Ian maybe can solve it.

 

Oh, Ian, I don't want that my nickname appears somewhere else but in the forum or threads. Please do not post it or name it on the news front page. And if you could change it in this moment I will appreciate it as well.

[RunForTheHills]

I can't tell anything more about the way I heard it, I'm afraid. I was advised not do it.

 

Only I will add that overall the song must be around 4 minutes long (but I coudn't check my watch to verify), and sounds stronger ,rockier, blusier, but rougher on the edges. The description of that Rolling Stone writer was accurate, but for the intro part.

 

Eno production fits very well with their sound in this song.

 

About the date, I'll only say soon, and that maybe Msy 5th is accurate in physical release, but you'll hear it before.

Thanks for sticking around and answering questions ;)

 

Can I ask, will we hear it this month, in April?

[locust7]

I think so, but it's only an opinion, not certainty or a fact, I'm afraid.

[Bonus_mosher]

:\ - why can't you tell us where you got it.

 

you could be a hero man! :lol:

[johnnymax865]

I think the author of this thread is right ;) he/she used so many words to say he/she is not a liar that it's impossible to believe he/she is a liar

 

Thus, thanks for sharing you impressions and I'm really happy the song is wonderful!!!! :D

 

of course, he/she can't tell us how he/she got it... I understand that

[locust7]

No, sorry. I don't want no problems.

[locust7]

Sorry, I don't want problems, that's what I meant.

[Bonus_mosher]

fair enough.

 

You're so lucky!

 

:cry:

[melanieau]

...check past posts...might be for real

 

 

 

edit: poster - if you want your name to be anonymous you shouldn't have put in past posts!

 

edit: I have edited out the name of the country...next time get a new screen name

[Guest Grace]

i guess the poster got it from someone "official".

plus, wherever they might have got it from - it's impossible for us to get it, too since they don't have it themselves, right?

[~ Sandy ~]

Wow what description !

Sounds great !

Thank you for posting ;)

[Bonus_mosher]

it's definitely interesting.

 

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

 

I WANT IT! :laugh3:

[locust7]

The last three posts I read may be right, and so right I would prefer that you edited your guesses, as where I could be from.