Obviously this album has a strong graffiti theme, but could there perhaps be a link between Mylo Xyloto and Banksy? On the inside of the CD, the words "Tonight the streets are ours" can be seen. Tonight The Streets Are Ours is a song by Richard Hawley, featured in Banksy's film, Exit Through the Gift Shop.

 

Other than that, both Banksy and MX share a strong anti-oppression theme. Coldplay are famously anti-consumerism - not letting companies use their songs - so it'd be no surprise if they respected Banksy, who stands for the same things.

 

What do we think? Can we see any other para para... parallels?

 

Relation to Paradise?

Relation to Major Minus?

so what about coldplay letting the bbc using clocks to promote freeview years ago. Glee using fix you on the show less than a month ago and the many films that have used a coldplay song over the years?

He means that Coldplay won't let Coke use their songs, or McDonalds, but if they agree with what somebody does, like BBC, they'll allow it. And the Glee thing is nothing but a televised cover.

 

 

Oh, and also, here's a bright yellow flower coming bursting the concrete...

 

"Tonight the streets are ours" is a lyrics from Hurts Like Heaven, but I can totally see the possibility of Coldplay drawing inspiration from Banksy. Good catch!

The MX artwork certainly brings to mind Bansky-esque street art, but a big band like Coldplay hardly fits into Banksy's anti-commercialism?

 

But, as periahdark said, "I can totally see the possibility of Coldplay drawing inspiration from Banksy."

 

I love Banksy and Exit Through the Gift Shop btw!

Wikipedia:

 

Despite their worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs "Yellow", "Trouble", and "Don't Panic" respectively. According to frontman, Chris Martin, "We wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs' meanings like that."

Yeah, this is a clever find! I can see the links and connections! ;)

Cool! :)