They've got the man in Will Champion to bring a folksy sound to it. Perhaps him leading sessions whilst Chris wasn't there is beginning to show through now.

 

+1111

 

I count on you Will!!

would be great but I doubt it, Chris mentioned middle eastern influences. much like how Viva had African and Oriental influences and songs, I expect the same for this next album.

 

Same here ...

Parachutes II sounds lovely:nice:

 

i love love love the pre-Parachutes sound as well! remember that little snippet of So Sad?

 

but i also hope you're right Bilbo-215!:D

Parachutes II sounds lovely:nice:

 

i love love love the pre-Parachutes sound as well! remember that little snippet of So Sad?

 

but i also hope you're right Bilbo-215!:D

 

So sad, what's that? :shocked2: Can you send me a copy?

Parachutes is'nt that folky, its got tsome of the best electric guitar work of Jonny, and if they take in that direction it'll be great. I've always wanted Coldplay to go into the direction of more guitar based songs. I love Shiver, Dont Panic and Spies etc, if they evolve in this way, I think It will be great!!

So sad, what's that? :shocked2: Can you send me a copy?

 

here it be:D

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgw9zRPURhE]YouTube - Coldplay - So Sad[/ame]

here it be:D

YouTube - Coldplay - So Sad

 

Thanks. :)

I think it'll be songs in the style of Prospekts March/poppyfeilds and Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground. Which to me is very Parachutes like, I'd be very happy for Coldplay going back to doing what they do best.

I think it'll be songs in the style of Prospekts March/poppyfeilds and Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground. Which to me is very Parachutes like, I'd be very happy for Coldplay going back to doing what they do best.

 

Amen. I'd love a sound like that for the next record.

Oh, I hope so! :stunned: :heart:

Parachutes is amazing. 'Nuff said.

 

But on the other hand, I remember when A Rush of Blood came out, and Chris said it took them so long to get something they liked because the songs they had sounded too much like Parachutes, and they didn't want a Parachutes II. I love how AROBTTH turned out (favourite album!!) so maybe Parachutes II isn't a great idea...

Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to The Head and X&Y shared the same style, though they differed by the rhythm. Viva la Vida was completely new. I guess we'll gonna have either an acoustic version of Viva la Vida or something completely different, by no way a Parachutes II.

I have been having arguments with U2 fans which has gotten me thinking.

 

We all know the story behind Viva La Vida. After X&Y the guys were so critical of themselves. They were bashed by the media, knew their fans took a lot of flack. They gave up and didn't like being around each other. Until Eno stepped in. He saved the band, made them buy a bakery. Get to know each other again. Then made great music.

 

Viva La Vida was Coldplay finding themselves again. They took a beating, Martin hated Coldplay. Will wouldn't approve anything. Then they got back into the rythm. Started getting tight again. They released a good album. One of the best selling of all time in fact. Holds the record for most downloaded album. They have been touring now for a year straight from Sold out gig to sold out gig.

 

I saw them just as the tour was starting off last year. Pemberton Festival, the third song, In My Place kicks in and the lights go over the 50,000 people crowd and you can tell these guys are floored. "Wow, you all stayed to see us?"

 

These guys have got their confidence back. They released a kick ass EP in my opinion. Im a huge critic of Viva La Vida. Prospekts March though, it really made me happy with the sessions. Songs like Prospekts March, Now My Feet Wont Touch The Ground, Lit ii, Glass of Water and Rainy Day. These songs just had magic, passion. They were the Coldplay I got a preview from with Viva La Vida.

 

I tough, well they have found a happy medium now. They played around with the pop sound, then fused it together with their Live 2003 era sound. Then made some pretty good tunes. With a modified track list, Viva La Vida could be their Joshua Tree. Oh and to add to their confidence, Coldplay are killing U2 in album sales, and get this, ticket sales. Coldplay tickets to Wembley are more in demand then U2 tickets to Wembley.

 

What I hope happens is Eno lets the boys grow. These guys have gotten tight on the road again. Chris is a great song writer, all the boys are. The unit of Coldplay is only getting stronger. With LP 5, I don't hope its Parachutes II, or Viva La Vida II.

 

I want to see Coldplay develop that sound they have been looking for. That sound I know they are near. They need to play Parachutes/A Rush of Blood to the Head meets the boundry pushing of Viva La Vida. To create their Joshua Tree. I think it sounds kind of like Prospekts March. Time will only tell. I dont think we'll see the new album till late 2010 early 2011,

yayayayayayayayayay

 

BUT no re-hash plz

Agree. Something new!

I don't really care. As long as it's not as dissapointing as that pathetic excuse of some random sound called "Viva la Vida" :angry:

I really dont think they´re comming up with another Parchutes.

Coldplay is all about innovation and with Brian.....:rolleyes:

They will make mora acoustic songs, yes.

But they´re gonna be an entirely different thing.

 

And if it sounds like Now my feet wont touch the ground I´d very, very pleased. :smug:

Malcolm said it all. Brian Eno was the best thing that happened to Coldplay in a while.

Not only is he a great producer, he is a great shrink too!

Another album like Parachutes would be great because I didn't know them in that era...it'd be great if they brought it back :D

I would like it too if the fifth album would be more acoustic like parachutes/arobtth, but i think like the Spanish influence on vlv they will be very subtle.

may be, if they are right on what they are saying, but so far there's no info about when next album will be recorded and released so, they can change their mind in the meanwhile.

 

it would be interesting and natural that they do so, many bands do things like that more or less on their 4th or 5th album, when they are free to do what they really want to. :) so end revising their own works or exploring new styles and topics.

go for the simple and fuck Viva! :D

But I liked viva la vida better! And besides he said the first 3 albums were a trilogy, so enough of that!

I think what they mean by 'acoustic' is along the lines of Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground, and Prospekt's March. Softer melodies and acoustic instruments, but with more instruments which demonstrate their versatility which they've gained as a band over the past decade. 8D