Hey all. Total newb here so sorry if this has been discussed to death. I've been watching the Glastonbury show non-stop since it came on cable. Quick question, what's with ALL THE PAINT? I mean, I've seen the new album cover so I'm sure it has something to do with that, but to paint EVERYTHING with neon paint and graffitti? Is there a meaning I'm missing? Like, are the words and phrases some kind of occult incantation to ensure the albums success (kidding). I mean, Chris' beautiful piano? Jonny's guitar? I understand painting the body but putting stuff on the neck and fingerboard will effect sound, playability and the strings. Thanks and sorry if I missed a previous discussion on this. :)

This is the new direction they have gone, some say the new LP is based on 70's Graffiti Art and spray paint ect.... It's exciting and I doubt it harms their intruments, wouldn't you agree their sound at Glasto was brilliant? Viva La Vida was all painted up as well... 3 posts...Welcome to the boards:)

It did indeed sound great. However, you'll notice that the basses have no paint at all and it's more than likely that the drumheads don't. I've played bass for a while so I kind of understand the art. I could see if the paint on Jonny's fingerboards were specially done soas to hurt nothing. The paint on the body wouldn't hurt anything. Just curious. Thanks. :)