October 24, 20196 yr @jc90 -- I'm not a native french speaker, but it sounds like the same thing Chris sings in English: Basically "One resembles another, made of the same sea. ... to make a great river."
October 24, 20196 yr Really think this album is going to be Coldplay's Magnum Opus :sun: :sun: :sun: Too late. AROBTTH is Coldplay’s magnum opus already. I do reckon this will be Coldplay’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’
October 24, 20196 yr What's incredible to me is how really good instrumentation can vastly improve the lyrics. Sometimes reading Chris' lyrics (like on Orphans) might make you roll your eyes. "Bombs go boom boom boom" but in the song it works SO WELL! Compare that "Feeling Drunk and High" when the music has hardly any grit, ambiance, or inebriation to it... (not to hate on HFTW, I just think they chorus lets the rest of the song down).
October 24, 20196 yr @jc90 -- I'm not a native french speaker, but it sounds like the same thing Chris sings in English: Basically "One resembles another, made of the same sea. ... to make a great river." my thoughts too. Not a native speaker either, only high school quebec french!
October 24, 20196 yr my thoughts too. Not a native speaker either, only high school quebec french! I don't have the songs anymore as I streamed the leaks and the links were deleted, I was also too hyped to pay 100% attention to the lyrics, but the first few lines were something about two rivers being the same or meeting together or something. When the songs are out in a couple hours I'll come back with an accurate translation!
October 24, 20196 yr Ok I couldn’t wait so I listened. The songs are on the subreddit it you are interested. Here’s my unfiltered thoughts...(tried to avoid comments before listening and writing this) [spoiler=My take on the songs]Orphan: This is a familiar Coldplay sound. It’s more of a “preachy” song that gives me Every Teardrop vibes. It honestly sounds like it could be one of those Olympic theme songs because it has a very worldly and upbeat sound. This is modern Coldplay but not as colorful as the AHFOD sound. Arabesque: This is definitely different and I will say right off the bat I love it. If I had to compare it to something, it’s a more gritty song (akin to Major Minus but more mellow). It gives be OK Computer vibes also with some glitchy sounds towards the end. If I had to force it into an era, I would say the Viva era because of its unique sound. Overall Orphan is a safe modern Coldplay song and Arabesque is more experimental rock. It’s a good day!
October 24, 20196 yr I think its a sign that when I type 'Every' on my phone, it now autocompletes to 'Everyday' and the next work is 'Life'
October 24, 20196 yr Ok I couldn’t wait so I listened. The songs are on the subreddit it you are interested. Here’s my unfiltered thoughts...(tried to avoid comments before listening and writing this) [spoiler=My take on the songs]Orphan: This is a familiar Coldplay sound. It’s more of a “preachy” song that gives me Every Teardrop vibes. It honestly sounds like it could be one of those Olympic theme songs because it has a very worldly and upbeat sound. This is modern Coldplay but not as colorful as the AHFOD sound. Arabesque: This is definitely different and I will say right off the bat I love it. If I had to compare it to something, it’s a more gritty song (akin to Major Minus but more mellow). It gives be OK Computer vibes also with some glitchy sounds towards the end. If I had to force it into an era, I would say the Viva era because of its unique sound. Overall Orphan is a safe modern Coldplay song and Arabesque is more experimental rock. It’s a good day! And even then, I find Orphans is a New Coldplay song for sure but definitely less modern or poppy than what was on AHOD
October 24, 20196 yr Author Administrators Great to see your opinions guys! I hope you don't mind if I quote some fan opinions in the article scheduled for 7:30 pm
October 24, 20196 yr Great to see your opinions guys! I hope you don't mind if I quote some fan opinions in the article scheduled for 7:30 pm If you end up eyeing or using any of my quotes, be my guest! Would be an honour.
October 24, 20196 yr Can't find the songs anywhere. I guess that's good, I can wait for the official release!
October 24, 20196 yr Can't find the songs anywhere. I guess that's good, I can wait for the official release! Yeah, tried finding them again to see if I could translate the french verse for you guys and they seem to be gone for good. Well, only two and a half hours to go, so we're good!
October 24, 20196 yr Omgs!!! I can’t wait!!! Reading all of your descriptions fills me with such hope!! Coldplay reinvented!!!! A new era has begun!!!
October 24, 20196 yr Well, just heard the stuff. GODDAMN ARABESQUE. Id does bebop indeed. Joony's got the other guys jazz. Strong "I am the walrus" vibes from lyrics. "I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together" lol. Wouldn't mind a beatles cover during the shows. "Orphans" is AHFOD done right. I've been waiting for it for 4 years now. hahahaha
October 24, 20196 yr Can someone confirm it doesn’t sound like Los Unidades as someone was insinuating? Arabesque sounds heavy, jazzy, progressive, orchestral. Gives me some vibes of Reflektor-era Arcade Fire. I think it's amazing ! Orphans was the one I thought was like LU from the snippet, but it is more like MX/AHFOD with better production than either of these albums. I'm positively impressed overall !
October 24, 20196 yr People say Arabesque is Guys song, but he does way more on Orphans and I loooove it! Arabesque sounds exactly like what the poster looks like. Coldplay plus blues/jazz musicians. The ending of Arabesque is very Radiohead, my fav part of the song tbh.
October 24, 20196 yr Regarding the French verse on Arabesque: [spoiler=Spoiler alert]"Comme deux gouttes d’eau On se ressemble Comme provenant de la même mer Comme deux ruisseaux Qui se rassemblent Pour faire les grandes rivières" "Like two drops of water We look alike As coming from the same sea Like two streams Who gather To make big rivers" And yeah, is Jonny singing this verse? :eek:
October 24, 20196 yr It does not, AT ALL, that person was a troll If you mean my Los Unidades comparison from a couple days ago...I was talking about the chant Orphans, not Arabesque.
October 24, 20196 yr Very excited reading all the comments about the songs. I'm going to wait for the official release. Just over two hours to go and I have a 30 minute window between meetings just when the songs drop! Good day!
October 24, 20196 yr I need it now!!! Reading all of your messages is making me want to explode!!!!! Sorry if I’m writing too much :D
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