KM Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 ... I'm so happy that they scrapped out the girl and those piano scenes for this. It all sounded so corny to me, I almost could imagine a video of Selena Gomez LOL. Thank God they came to Mat Whitecross and everything was better. Is the most ridiculous video, sweet and funny video I've ever seen! the shot is amazing, the landscapes the photography, I think is wonderful. Yes! Ugh, when I thought of the serious video they were going to do with this song I almost couldn't bear it :P So happy they went with a lighthearted version. I was smiling throughout the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoryABjerre Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sorry, I haven't been online/thought of Coldplay in a few weeks. . .. Tbh I don't think any sort of a video would cover up how shallow and cheesy this song is. I just found this video to be. . . embarrassing? :thinking: They could have done something, you know, creative? That didn't involve them dressing up like elephants . . . why because Chris wants to do the flirty girl s and ego maybe others men do not enjoy. Fortunately the end of the clip is with the whole band. but is a clip of Chris solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathey42 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 the song is one of my least favourite in mx, but the video made it more bereable Agreed, the great video at least gives me something pleasant to think about whenever i'm gonna hear this song (which i hate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agnieszka Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've just watch the video.... it's breaking my heart but i must say this-I found this video embarrassing...:cry::( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria77 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The fact that they're elephants is irrelevant. The theme is escaping the prison of everyday life, persevering until you finally reach paradise/happiness. Exactly! that is as simple as that, why to use complex interpetation or try to see things where they aren't? :thinking:let's just enjoy the good energy of the video, it means liberty, preserverance, fight for living, friendship and happiness!! we need that to our lives! we don't need to be always so critical and negative and serious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_escapist Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 have screen caps of the video been posted already here? PLEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#42vera.inês Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 After having seen the some photos of the video shoot on twitter, I was expecting something really different. But I had no ideia how they could relate the elephants to the song. But now I’m pleasantly surprised. They made a great job! I like it because it's not too obvious. It's different. The elephants could have been a silly idea but they "told" the story of the song really well with them. I think the fact that they choosed Africa to record the video was a great idea. It was really well-thought relate that with the paradise. They show places absolutly amazing on the video! And then, the video is super funny! I loved when Chris stole some peanuts on the plane and when he was dancing to earn some money to buy a... unycicle :laugh3: And it was really adorable when Chris finally met his bandmates! :nice: And of course, I loved Guy Berryman’s shoes, Will Champion’s “ears” and Jonny Buckland’s hat! :laugh3: In my opinion, it's one of their best video and definitely the cutest and the funniest one! I have not voted yet but I might give it a 9 or 10. I don't usually give 10 but Chris riding a unicycle dressed as an elephant seems a good reason to give a 10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppel Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I love the scene where Chris takes of the head of the costume and the scene in the plane where you can only see the trunk :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjef Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Does anyone know how a Dutch "OV-fiets" (Public Transport Bike) ended up in South Africa? You can see it in the window of the bike store at 1:47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoryABjerre Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 it's perfect and more coinsidance the only female voice on the album is Rihanna is African . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R23 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 On Twitter: 'So happy people like the paradise video. It's a crazy story behind it.. and yes it really is the band in the elephant suits PH' So it is the band in the suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamgirl Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I enjoyed the silliness in the video. I was glad when Chris took off the head of the costume because I was wondering before that if it really was him riding a unicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 it's perfect and more coinsidance the only female voice on the album is Rihanna is African . :| She's not African, she's from Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalomania Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Awkward ahuehue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoryABjerre Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 :| She's not African, she's from Barbados. not her this mother is African and his Dad origine Irish is written on wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostandcold1 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I just watch the video. I laugh all the way through. Their concept of Paradise is hilarious. It's a place for elephants to roam free and do cool stuff like riding unicycle and forming a band it's so funny that Will had to take the hardest part, wearing the costume of the elephant with pink polka dot ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithom Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 that's true, but the fact that they're dressed up as elephants is just absolutely the stupidest thing (imo). I would like the video if it wasn't for the elephants x.x Honestly, I don't really think you'd enjoy the video regardless of how it could have turned out. What is wrong with the band having some fun? Plenty of bands do videos that involve mascots. No one takes them seriously, and it's all in good fun. Just because you don't necessarily enjoy what Coldplay does doesn't mean that it's bad. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nails Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Does anyone know how a Dutch "OV-fiets" (Public Transport Bike) ended up in South Africa? You can see it in the window of the bike store at 1:47. :lol: Yeah they donated them. http://www.ov-fiets.nl/nieuws/persberichten#2de-leven-voor-ov-fietsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy_o Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I really like the poll options :lol: The first half was good, but the last 60 seconds of the video is a little bit cheesy and lame...? I think it's just an okay video. The Scientist (and several other videos) still tops the chart for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november383 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 so cute, awesome and meaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjef Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 :lol: Yeah they donated them. http://www.ov-fiets.nl/nieuws/persberichten#2de-leven-voor-ov-fietsen ah cool:awesome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destrokk Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 WHAT THE FUCK I have other comments but they would be wrong to mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Can't say I liked it, can't say I hate it... I'm just speechless after watching it :wtf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playingcolder Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 There were some amazing parts of South Africa in that music video :D Some places in the video are places I go nearly everyday :shocked2: :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postcards Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It made me smile. All the little things. :smiley: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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