lordofthejimmy Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I be Jimmy, I'm from Newark, NJ, and I hate Coldplay... well, I used to anyway. I'm a musician myself, guitar is my main bag. I've grown up listening to a lot of classic rock, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Who, The Beatles, etc. I was a big grunge follower as a kid, loved Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, etc. I like hard hitting rock and roll and Soft Rock has never done it for me. So naturally, when Coldplay came out, my initial reaction was disgust. I hated them and considered them to be a bunch of fags. That started to change when I saw how popular they were getting. I couldn't understand it. What was so great about these guys? When Viva La Vida came out, I decided to give it a listen. I'm a big fan of Brian Eno's work with U2 so I figured, "Well hey, if Brian produced it, it must be good." When I first listened to it, I felt the same way I did before about all the other Coldplay albums. Fast foward a few listens later, it started to sink in a little. I'm still not a fan of Coldplay, but closer than I've ever been at the moment. The only problem I really have with Coldplay (I think they are all excellent musicians and they write good songs) is their energy. I find them to be very boring at times. In fact, I was so inspired by the sheer boredom of "Viva La Vida" that I made my own version of it: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cr-G3BuzSM&feature=channel_page]YouTube - "Viva La Vida" (Hard Rock Mix) by Coldplay[/ame] So as I get bombarded with hate mail at this point by Coldplay fans, just remember I right on the verse of possibly being a fan. If you wanna help me see what it is that makes Coldplay the greatest band out there now, I'd love to hear it. ~Jimmy~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Try... the swing! Hello Jimmy!:hat: Hey, just give strawberry swing a spin - that one's all up-beat, fast, and high energy!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Why put that in your thread title??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I be Jimmy, I'm from Newark, NJ, and I hate Coldplay... well, I used to anyway. I'm a musician myself, guitar is my main bag. I've grown up listening to a lot of classic rock, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Who, The Beatles, etc. I was a big grunge follower as a kid, loved Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, etc. I like hard hitting rock and roll and Soft Rock has never done it for me. So naturally, when Coldplay came out, my initial reaction was disgust. I hated them and considered them to be a bunch of fags. That started to change when I saw how popular they were getting. I couldn't understand it. What was so great about these guys? When Viva La Vida came out, I decided to give it a listen. I'm a big fan of Brian Eno's work with U2 so I figured, "Well hey, if Brian produced it, it must be good." When I first listened to it, I felt the same way I did before about all the other Coldplay albums. Fast foward a few listens later, it started to sink in a little. I'm still not a fan of Coldplay, but closer than I've ever been at the moment. The only problem I really have with Coldplay (I think they are all excellent musicians and they write good songs) is their energy. I find them to be very boring at times. In fact, I was so inspired by the sheer boredom of "Viva La Vida" that I made my own version of it: YouTube - "Viva La Vida" (Hard Rock Mix) by Coldplay So as I get bombarded with hate mail at this point by Coldplay fans, just remember I right on the verse of possibly being a fan. If you wanna help me see what it is that makes Coldplay the greatest band out there now, I'd love to hear it. ~Jimmy~ I won't give you hate mail, I understand where you're coming from. I used to run and hide whenever my mom would listen to Keane and such. But then I found Coldplay and I love this music now. But I still love really heavy rock too, I'm one of the most musically diverse people you're likely to meet. I love your Viva remix, very exciting. I too have grown a little tired of Viva la Vida, I think this remix gives it a cool new energy. So I appreciate you at least trying them out,and if you ever want to talk about any other kind of music, I'm all ears (Literally):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localola86 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hello Jimmy!:hat: Hey, just give strawberry swing a spin - that one's all up-beat, fast, and high energy!:cool: Yeah, Strawberry Swing is my favorite from VLV for the reasons you mentioned. Nah, don't worry about nasty replies. I understand your argument. There has been a couple of times when my brother (not a Coldplay fan) has asked me for A Rush of Blood to the Headto fall sleep :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Not everyone here is a Coldplay fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 ^That is odd,considering it's a coldplay forum........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 ^That is odd,considering it's a coldplay forum........ I don't think Nathan is much of a Coldplay fan. I've never seen him even mention them before:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yeah i guess some people like the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Kinda hard not to right? This place is so friendly and accepting of people who like other music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Oh is it,i hadn't noticed..:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordofthejimmy Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Thanks, good forum, very relaxed. I'm a member of a Rolling Stones forum and if you say anything bad about the Stones on there, you get your head chopped off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Stones have a forum?? Wa-hoo!!:P Well doesn't that just figure - one bad word about Mick, and they're all over ya, eh? Well here, just about anything is accepted (just about anything!). Ian's the overlord of this whole board, to if ya got's a problem, ya'll have to take it up wit da' boss!:laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy_o Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hello Jimmy! Welcome to the board!!! :nice: :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Sofie Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hey Jimmy welcome to our wonderful world! I don't think you'll get that much hate mails because this is a very tollerant forum and it is your feeling about the music and that's ok! Even if this is the Coldpaly fourm you can talk about whatever you want. Maybe if you insult Coldpaly again and again there could be the possibility that you get some hat mails, but you just said that you hate them or that you're a possibly being fan. I can't see anything bad at this. Have a nice time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lore Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 hey Jimmy, well if you don't like coldplay, it's not the end of the world... I would suggest you to visit the lounge section... welcome anyway... I don't consider coldplay the best band out there, but still like them a lot.... it's all about having different music tastes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsy Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 ^ I agree :D, We are pretty tolerant, I mean one of our biggest posters is not a Coldplay fan and we love him! :D :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Who is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethxxgod Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I can relate because personally I find myself at odds with alot of Coldplay fans music wise. I still like my heavy metal and tend to dislike most of the bands that are considered to be in Coldplay's ilk. Ironically I guess I actually hate Martin's influence Bono and U2 but love Coldplay. The reason for this is because honestly they're such a multi-dimensional band, or atleast unlike alot of their counterparts they wallow in the muck and sorrow and can also be as bright and beautiful as any band before or since. They seem to understand that to play only one kind of song is to be limiting and further experiment with their sound. What's cool though is that Coldplay mainly started out as a more instrumental based band and now their sound is more synthetic in nature but in a good way. Besides Chris' voice doesn't annoy the piss out of me like say Bono or the guy from The Killers. And I too used to HATE Coldplay or I should say more specifically the song "Yellow" (don't worry, I've come to appreciate that song as much as any of their tracks). I think the first song that I actually liked by Coldplay was "What If". That song turned me into a fan of the band, well that and Clocks. Plus I couldn't believe they cut such heavy tracks like "Politik" and "Square One" (Btw Glass Of Water blew me away when I heard that one, again Coldplay branches out) but then could write such happy and sad songs. After back tracking I began to love each album although for me personally I enjoy more of Coldplay's NON-Hits...I'm like that with every band though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-chan Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Welcome here! I don't think you'll be hated here...As long as you are respectfull and tolerant (and judging from your first post, you seems to be), everything is ok ;) It would be boring if everyone listen to the same things! The only problem I really have with Coldplay (I think they are all excellent musicians and they write good songs) is their energy. I find them to be very boring at times. Buy a ticket to one of their live show and judge from here. Your opinion might change :) It's funny because it's something that people often say: 'they are boring'... but on stage...well, like almost every band, totally different story!! They don't play their music, they litterally live it...It's really amazing to see how 'inspired' they seem when they play.... (for Chris, it's obvious on the piano, it's like a transe, but even the quiet one : Will, on stage, he's on fire...like one of their roadie lovely said: "It's kind of like being kicked in the head by a ballerina in army boots" I always wonder how his drums don't fall apart at the end of a gig :lol: ) Anyway: welcome and enjoy the music :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanieau Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love coldplay!!!!!! Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 why is your thread title i hate coldplay? you said that you like coldplkay now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfliesinjapan Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 just listen to their songs. I mean really listen and welcome!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ahoy hoy Jimmy :) I'm Kite one of the moderators around these parts, and I welcome you to the forum :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ab Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Welcome to Coldplaying.com, Jimmy ;) Since you're a fan of hard rock, I suggest you listen to "A Whisper" from "A Rush Of Blood To The Head" album & tell me what do you think :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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