ColdplayingfromKansas Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I like it . . . . but it sounds really weird. They should NEVER mess with Chris's voice EVER. End of story. But I do like the duet with Will and towards the end there's this cool synth-scream thing. The 'crocodiles' part sounds better live, and Jonny's echoes were flippin' epic at Rock am Ring. So eh, cool song, but I think it's better live :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I like it . . . . but it sounds really weird. They should NEVER mess with Chris's voice EVER. End of story. But I do like the duet with Will and towards the end there's this cool synth-scream thing. The 'crocodiles' part sounds better live, and Jonny's echoes were flippin' epic at Rock am Ring. So eh, cool song, but I think it's better live :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Day Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Vocals Wayyy overproduced. I, too, like the live version. I heard the vocals on this one and was like... seriously guys? You know, if this song wasn't about the subject matter it is (always being watched, paranoia, etc), I don't think the filter on Chris' voice throughout most of the song would fit. But, due to what the song's about, I think it fits perfectly within the context of the lyrics. It's a dark song and the muffled voice just contributes to it. Not to mention at least one other person (Will) is singing with him in the verses. So, I think it works and fits (and I like it). But to each his own. I'm just putting perspective on the vocal filter so that it could give you a different angle to think about it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie O Sullivan Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 To me, its a typical (and very good) B-Side Song !!!:) But i dont think it will appear on LP 5.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dry_pretzels Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't mind the distortion on Chris' voice. However, I find the last minute or so to be so overproduced. Too many things are going on during Jonny's solo. :\ I still really like the song, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jony Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I like it very much... since the first time that i heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanif94 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 When I first heard it I thought wtf is happening with Chris's voice?? but after hearing like 4 times I really like it now! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanif94 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 When I first heard it I thought wtf is happening with Chris's voice?? but after hearing like 4 times I really like it now! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik_avilez Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 So, in my country we don't have iTunes Store with those songs available, and I can't buy abroad, so I had to extract the audio from the vid and MP3 it up. So, if anybody's interested, just PM me and I'll send the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I also like more the live version. but it is a really cool song. I like how the boys are trying different and new things although that brings them criticism from many fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Don’t know if it’s my connection, but I only just came through :\ But ooooh I absolutely love Major Minus! That guitar....! :dazzled: Will singing and the sound effect, I'm gonna love the edge it gave to Chris' voice. And like Rainy Day said, it fits the subject. I needed this after ETIAW. Interesting choice to put this on the same EP, I think it's very different. (i.e. much better. :whistle:) Am happy.:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackZ Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I didnt like it the first time because I was expecting it to be exactly like the live version, but I still like it...the live version is only slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakfast_of_CHAMPION Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 It was a mess, I love COLDPLAY but when they start messing with the sound of Chris' voice, it changes the whole way I hear them and not in a good way. I am going to have to listen to it a few more times to give a full critique, but on a first listen I can say I am a bit worried of the direction they are going in with this album. When I heard it live, I was really excited to hear the recorded version. I think it's going to make it hard to get excited to hear the rest of the songs if they are all overproduced as much as this one is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 You know, if this song wasn't about the subject matter it is (always being watched, paranoia, etc), I don't think the filter on Chris' voice throughout most of the song would fit. But, due to what the song's about, I think it fits perfectly within the context of the lyrics. It's a dark song and the muffled voice just contributes to it. Not to mention at least one other person (Will) is singing with him in the verses. So, I think it works and fits (and I like it). But to each his own. I'm just putting perspective on the vocal filter so that it could give you a different angle to think about it from. Good post. Very very good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpindacity Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 wow. i guess for coldplay, we should now expect the unexpected. this really blew me away. At first I was dissapionted, but now im really starting to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebeo Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 You know, if this song wasn't about the subject matter it is (always being watched, paranoia, etc), I don't think the filter on Chris' voice throughout most of the song would fit. But, due to what the song's about, I think it fits perfectly within the context of the lyrics. It's a dark song and the muffled voice just contributes to it. Not to mention at least one other person (Will) is singing with him in the verses. So, I think it works and fits (and I like it). But to each his own. I'm just putting perspective on the vocal filter so that it could give you a different angle to think about it from. This makes sense. I think that I just need to let the song 'grow' on me. But one of the things I love about Coldplay is Chris' voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRafT. Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 the more i listen to it, the more i like it. keep it coming guys! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC34127 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 This new production is really killing the music. I know, the distortion on Chris's vocal doesn't bug me, I am open minded about those sort of things - but why so low in the mix? Like ETIAW, some of the lyrics are unintelligble they are so buried in the mix? Many have criticised the lyrics for being a backward step, are they trying to hide the fact by drowning them out? Major Minus was AWESOME at Rock Am Ring (and no doubt will be this Saturday), but the studio version was a huge letdown. After ETIAW? Not looking forward to the album. After Rock Am Ring? It's okay, panic over - the album is gonna rock! After Major Minus? Not looking forward to the album again. What is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Osaka Sun Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Was kinda a buzzkill. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJK_12 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Someone should rip the vocals from the live performances and put them on the studio version. That way it satisfies everyone! If only I knew how to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Jeez. Forum is so slow . . . That's a good point, Rainy Day--I think you just made me like the song more :P I'm fine with the distortion . . . as long as they don't use it on every song on LP5 :uhoh: Chris's voice is too beautiful to be messed with, and it's one of the reasons why I love Coldplay so much. To me, distortion just drowns out the emotion that Chris and the others are putting into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Was kinda a buzzkill. :(:nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 To add to that paranoia vibe of Major Minus . . . I think the lyrics just before Jonny starts his solo are 'I hear them climbing the steps / I got my right side fighting while my left hides under the chairs' If that doesn't spell paranoia then I don't know what does :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Jeez. Forum is so slow . . . Something must be done. If not, when LP5 is released the site will "explode". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugatrix Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I like it but i prefer the live version... So this music it's gonna be on the LP5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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