Hartroc Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Ok, this might sound odd, but I'm convinced I'm right. The first time I heard the studio version of Major Minus, it seemed very obvious to me that the vocal effect on Chris's (and Will's?) voice on this song was meant to replicate one's voice over a telephone. Think about it. The narrator is calling someone up to warn them that "they" are watching him/her. Personally, I am of the opinion that Major Minus is not about the media, I think it's more in the vein of the unreleased songs Charlie Brown and Hurts Like Heaven in that it fits into this theme of literal rebellion (graffiti, riots). In this one, they are simply being watched closely by the opposition, and they have to watch out for each other (got one eye on the road and one on you). Just my two cents. Sorry if that doesn't make sense. < RHYME! :smug: I realize that Coldplay generally don't think stuff through this way, but I've felt this ever since the first time I heard the song. Anyway, I love the vocal effects. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaykb Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Never thought of it like that, but makes sense. It does sound like its through a telephone or something. Thanks for sharing ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebeo Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 This makes great sense. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartroc Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 You're welcome! Glad someone else sort of sees it. Maybe I'm NOT crazy after all. :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Love Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 You are right in all points... I love the vocals because they fit perfectly into the topics of MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 That's interesting theory . . . I hadn't thought of it like that before--I always just assumed that they gave the vocals that icy edge to carry across the sense of paranoia that's present in the song. I like it, though! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Timewarp Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 GENIUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 its true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldplayer1317 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I like the effect, makes the song more into that UFO - space - mars era, like the alien effects at the end, THEY ARE BRILLIANT, oh and moving to mars gots more effects, specialy at the end of the song!!!! loving these effects in all the songs, NEW ERA = EPIC SPACE JURNEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXTManiac Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I always looked at it as though Chris was singing into a megaphone to a large group of people. It has that distorted megaphone sound, I think. I know some people aren't a fan of the effect, but I think it's very effective for this song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Love Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Really, this effect is beautiful because it supports that powerfull intro and character of the song. So, the whole song seems so ENERGY-RICH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I like the effect. I think it creates a sense of paranoia and really adds meaning to the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedude2010 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Agreed to all of the above. Originally I thought it may be sung TO the media (not about), and would be an interesting flipping of the tables. But the line "It's just us against the world" leads me to believe that it is more of a warning to comrades that they must stay on guard against the opposition (which could still be the media, it's about whatever you want hehe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixeter Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 It's called Autotune, doofus. And it's skank. I'm sure they didn't have any depth reason to use it apart from they though lt it sounded good, when it ruins his voice. They need to fire their producer, he's totally fucked these songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph589 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well, if Hartroc is right, I may justify the distortion of such an amazing voice as it would be a way to convey a meaning and not just a vocal effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hux90 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 It's called Autotune, doofus. And it's skank. I'm sure they didn't have any depth reason to use it apart from they though lt it sounded good, when it ruins his voice. They need to fire their producer, he's totally fucked these songs Yeah, actually it isn't autotune, and has nothing to do with autotune. Effects can be applied to microphones just like they can be applied to instruments, and thats what they did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crfcaio Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Am I the only one who prefers the live version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanderp15 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Am I the only one who prefers the live version? I'm with ya, buddy! I really, REALLY hope they decide(d) to record some alternate versions to Major Minus like they did with lost and lovers in japan! While I still Like the studio version, I really, REALLY like the live version! So here's to hoping for a stripped version of Major Minus!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonhorn22 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It's called Autotune, doofus. And it's skank. I'm sure they didn't have any depth reason to use it apart from they though lt it sounded good, when it ruins his voice. They need to fire their producer, he's totally fucked these songs Incorrect. You obviously have no clue what autotune really is. And, didn't your mother ever tell you it isn't nice to call people names? Tst, tsk, tsk..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeIsOnYourSide Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 ^^^ this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Snig Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's called Autotune, doofus. And it's skank. I'm sure they didn't have any depth reason to use it apart from they though lt it sounded good, when it ruins his voice. They need to fire their producer, he's totally fucked these songs HEY GUYS I DON'T KNOW WHAT AUTOTUNE IS I JUST HEARD ABOUT IT FROM SOME OTHER GUY WHO SAID THAT BAD MUSIC USES AUTOTUNE SO IM JUST GOING TO ASSOCIATE EVERYTHING I DON'T LIKE WITH AUTOTUNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartroc Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 It's called Autotune, doofus. And it's skank. I'm sure they didn't have any depth reason to use it apart from they though lt it sounded good, when it ruins his voice. They need to fire their producer, he's totally fucked these songs This was seriously your first post? Way to make an impression. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix42YellowClocks Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 It's nice to hear Coldplay going out on a limb and trying something they haven't done before. [: Besides, I don't think it sounds bad at all. Abd, It's not unrecognizable or going nearly as far as say, maybe Kid A? It definitely seems a progression of sorts though. And technology isn't a bad thing so why not do a little experimentation here and there? That is what making new music is all about, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBalloon Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I don't why I feel an Oasis vibe there. Please don't "hit" for saying that. not very strong, just a little. I feel a quick capture for the whole rhythm/beats/movement - sth. familiar but can't recall. A bit grundge maybe... In such a convext, the voice is sure to be distorted. Good experiment, quite successful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givelovesolong Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 One of my absolute favourite things about the song is the vocal effect. Really love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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