givelovesolong Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I liked "Paradise" on first listen, but it wasn't instant love like with ETIAW. Now? I can't get enough of it. I really think it's brilliant. The opening strings and synths and their reoccurrence around the 2:48 mark with the "la-la-la's" -- amazing. My favourite part by far. Love this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsOfScience Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I really like Paradise. Initially I hated it I think that the first verse's melody seems rushed, as if he's making a big effort to put it all in that one space. And I don't like that bit when you can hear people clapping. But I love the general feel, it makes me think of a clammy, futuristic small metal lab in the middle of this jungle on some alien planet, with big red pterodactyl sort of birds and blue...a lot of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I really like Paradise. Initially I hated it I think that the first verse's melody seems rushed, as if he's making a big effort to put it all in that one space. And I don't like that bit when you can hear people clapping. But I love the general feel, it makes me think of a clammy, futuristic small metal lab in the middle of this jungle on some alien planet, with big red pterodactyl sort of birds and blue...a lot of blue. What bit? I didn't notice any people clapping :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Broken_Doll_ Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I've listened to the song...over 1,000 times according to my iPod. And the the thing is, I was reading The War of the Worlds while constantly having the song on repeat, and I've finished the book. But now, when I listen to Paradise, I'm constantly being reminded of martians and their destruction of England and my heart begins to sink....lol ! But other than that, it's a really wonderful song. I like their new direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsOfScience Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 What bit? I didn't notice any people clapping :thinking: From 3:00 to 3:08, it's not very loud but when you hear it first, you can't not notice it. For some reason it annoys me that bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 From 3:00 to 3:08, it's not very loud but when you hear it first, you can't not notice it. For some reason it annoys me that bit... I hear it now!:o But to me it seems some kind of synthetized beat :thinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsOfScience Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I hear it now!:o But to me it seems some kind of synthetized beat :thinking: Aye maybe it is, you never know. But it does annoy me a bit, so does that harmony, like when he goes "the stormy skies", it's just such a cliche! :L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 ^I like that bit, sounds like a cross between Speed Of Sound and Viva :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsOfScience Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Yeah I see where you're coming from. I don't know what everyone's saying about Hip Hop and it sounding like a OneRepublic song...the drums aren't electronic at all, I mean maybe there's a small underlying part, but all I'm hearing is just the kit playing the beat, it just so happens to be a sort of drum machine style loop...think Phil Selway on Radiohead's experimental albums? A lot of the time (especially TKOL) it's not really electronic drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Broken_Doll_ Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 ^my boyfriend said the beat reminds him of 90's songs, along the lines of Moby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrk Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I really don't hear Rap influences. Maybe the tempo reminds of some slow hip hop song, but a song can't be hip hop, rap or whatever just because of the friggin' tempo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I wouldn't say I love this song but boy it's somehow getting close to it. It shouldn't be. I don't quite know what it is - the dreamy synths? The instantly exotic opening? Heck is it the generic chorus of Para para paradise whoa ohh ohh...? Either way I really like this song now and I was quite cool towards it when I first heard it. It's warmed to me in a way ETIAW never has and probably never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonkeyz232 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Paradise is just one of those songs that takes your breath away. I like it a lot, personally! It's pretty catchy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'm in love with Paradise. The beat does remind me of hiphop, but I have nothing against that. The lyrics are still bad though. Then again, I relate to them really, really well, so I can handle some cheese there. A few weeks ago, I was having a very bad day and Paradise came on the radio, and I started sobbing like crazy. It took me ten minutes to pull myself together. I mean, I've cried at songs before (only a few thousand times :rolleyes:), but this was something else. So now I have a deep emotional connection with it. :P The only thing that really bothers me, is that it's clearly not as good their previous second singles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monibitencourt Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Pretty catchy song, I can't stop listening to it!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've only been lukewarm on Paradise but their live performance of it at Rock in Rio was great. It sounded much more piano driven with more of a guitar presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva la justin Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've loved it from the get-go but the live performances have just elevated it for me. I really want to hear an acoustic version too, the piano in that would be amaze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White&MiddleClass Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I love the violin - the piano - the synthesizer - Guy's bass line - Will's drums - Jonny's MARVEL:heart:US riff - Chris's voice :awesome: (should I continue to list...? lol I don't think ;)) According to me, PARADISE is definitely a BEAUTIFUL piece of ART ! :):):):):) yes I agree this is definately definately a piece of high art, not to be scoffed at at all don't listen to the fanbase: coldplay is infalliable al haill ALL HAIL :):):) the only modern band that creates art that comes close to this is muuse!11 and riahna :):):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahSchimidt Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Well, I did not liked it at first, but after seeying it live, with all us singing together I'm liking it. It is a catchy song and it is now part of my history with Coldplay since I'm on CP.com because of it (R#42 #148 :awesome:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gui-Home42 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Well, I did not liked it at first, but after seeying it live, with all us singing together I'm liking it. It is a catchy song and it is now part of my history with Coldplay since I'm on CP.com because of it (R#42 #148 :awesome:) I feel the same but still disappointed even if in live it's better but...I don't like how's it's turning with Coldplay :/ thanks CHARLIE BROWN, US AGAINST THE WORLD, MX/HURTS LIKE HEAVEN and MAJOR MINUS :D but I feel the things like a VIVA LA VIDA BIS ... But I understand all the people just according to me I feel a little disapointed and have a deception :( for me it´s a mid of good and bad ...:\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 just watched Coldplay perform Paradise on the Jonathan Ross show, sounded different than usual. I think they shortened the strings intro and the 2nd bridge section, and there was a lot less synth than usual. I liked it! :D also there was an advert for some nature documentary and they had like the first 20 seconds of Paradise on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwt2Lst8ZfQ]Coldplay - Paradise (on The Jonathan Ross Show) 15th Oct 2011 - YouTube[/ame] it is. one of the best perf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Coldplay - Paradise (on The Jonathan Ross Show) 15th Oct 2011 - YouTube[/url] it is. one of the best perf! thanks for sharing this :) I like how they made Jonny's solo at the end sound different as well. Shame JR didn't interview them though :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX&Yellow Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Coldplay - Paradise (on The Jonathan Ross Show) 15th Oct 2011 - YouTube[/url] it is. one of the best perf! Thank you so much for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolverwin Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 ETIAW and PARADISE wow!!! MYLO XYLOTO will be a great album. (and probably their best):wink3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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