April 30, 20215 yr 26 minutes ago, I ran away said: On the other hand, every rational consideration tells me that musically, this won't be something I like. The MX era is my least favourite era, it's the one album and era I have least been able to connect to. And everything points to HP being a massive pop single, produced by a massive pop producer. The thought of a Coldplay song with a long list of songwriters that include Max Martin is also something that at least my own Oldplayer self six years ago would have turned up their nose at. I don't think there's been a long list of writers apart from the four of them - the single cover lists Max Martin, Denise Carite of the love choir, and Fede Vindver (who co-produced COTW, Church, Orphans, and Everyday Life. It might be poppy but I think it'll be much better than some of their poppier singles given the lack of Stargate production, the introduction of a choir, and a more ambitious album. I could be wrong, though.
April 30, 20215 yr 17 hours ago, Captain Crieff said: Coldplay just posted a tiktok video and... you guys the whole band actually walked through Camden and nobody said a word https://www.tiktok.com/@coldplay/video/6956606021720739077 Part of the Orphans video was filmed in public and I'm still shocked that nobody seemed to notice... or else ColdplayXtra probably would have said something about it immediately ?? 19 minutes ago, I ran away said: I'm really torn on what to think about Higher Power. On the one hand I'm irrationally excited like never before for this new era. The buildup and the space and codebreaking themes and colour schemes etc are amazing, and the possibility all this could be tied in with the song being played from the ISS or something...!! On the other hand, every rational consideration tells me that musically, this won't be something I like. The MX era is my least favourite era, it's the one album and era I have least been able to connect to. And everything points to HP being a massive pop single, produced by a massive pop producer. The thought of a Coldplay song with a long list of songwriters that include Max Martin is also something that at least my own Oldplayer self six years ago would have turned up their nose at ? I would still call myself an Oldplayer overall, but Kaleidoscope EP and then of course Everyday Life have shown me that the guys still very much have the ability to create music that is just as beautiful and magnificent as in their early days. I think Kaleidoscope EP was a terrific EP that blended old Coldplay and pop Coldplay in a great way and had a great Stargate-free production, it should have been what AHFOD should have sounded like. And Everyday Life was this masterpiece recalling Viva and AROBTTH/Parachutes atmospheres and that was full of collaborations, but all of these collaborations were done right. I also recently thought, with Everyday Life, the former Wedding Album that was meant to be the successor to Viva, the band made - saying it in a very simplified manner now - a kind of Viva 2.0 (think Arabesque etc). Now everything points them to making a kind of MX 2.0 and the rational part of me is worried because MX wasn't my thing, and another part is wondering whatever would come after. A part of me also wonders if they have fallen into a kind of dichotomy ever since the completion of the first three albums and whether it will stay that way: Viva and MX GS and AHFOD EL (Viva 2.0) and MOTS (MX 2.0) LP10 and LP11?? Anyway, I think Coldplay have gotten much much better again since 2017, so I'm not nearly as pessimistic on their output as I was six years ago. Six years ago also this forum was full of clashes between "Oldplayers" and "Newplayers", and I'm so glad we have moved past that and everything has become peaceful. And with Everyday Life having been such a great gift to Oldplayers, I think we all can live with MOTS being more poppy ? Well-said. I don't particularly love Max Martin, but I could be pleasantly surprised. I ended up really liking Orphans, even though that's the main "pop" song on Everyday Life. I still enjoy it, it reminds me of Lovers In Japan and some of the better songs off of Mylo Xyloto. Maybe the more pop-oriented stuff on LP9 will be decent... I don't know, I'm torn between high and low expectations for what they'll bring to the table this time around. Of course I'm hyped as always, and Everyday Life is among Coldplay's best work in my opinion. But I'm not expecting the same kind of experimentation. The visuals for Higher Power suggest that this is going to be a very different era. 6 minutes ago, Ex&Why said: Alright, I'm not surprised. I had been wondering if they were going to wait until late 2021 so they could tour a little sooner after the album release. I'm confident that Higher Power will still be on LP9, kind of like what they did with two out of the three tracks on the Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall EP. The Alien Radio clips even include stuff that relates to the idea of music of the spheres, so I wouldn't be surprised if Higher Power is just our first taste of the album. No matter what, I'm thankful that we're getting something to tie us over for a little while longer until the full album drops. Even if "a little while longer" ends up meaning most of 2021.
April 30, 20215 yr 15 hours ago, Liam said: Not sure how i feel about that to be honest, i've just quickly looked at some of the songs max martin has produced or co-written ? Same. I mean, I basically KNOW I will not like it [It's been such a long time since I felt really connected to a Coldplay song, I have to be honest], still got hyped and involved and now I'm I little underwhelmed. But I kind of made my peace with it through the years [X&Y is my favorite so...]. At least I really like the aesthetic.
April 30, 20215 yr And of course, a proper Tour is all we are definetly cheering forward to. Kind of sick by A Head Full Of Streams....
April 30, 20215 yr ICMYI the performance yesterday is rumoured to be a rehearsal as Coldplay are supposedly the opening act for the BRITs on May 11th! New set designs and some great clothes as well! (Article here)
April 30, 20215 yr MX vibes are swallowing me ❤️ At first I thought it was a pink xyloband on Chris' wrist but it's not
April 30, 20215 yr Just now, stepstr said: MX vibes are swallowing me ❤️ At first I thought it was a pink xyloband on Chris' wrist but it's not It seems like he's painted a planet (whatever that thing is) onto his wrist. Jonny's guitar looks so cool as well! Plus the Mylo Spray paint is back!
April 30, 20215 yr 3 minutes ago, TheBigBadBono said: ICMYI the performance yesterday is rumoured to be a rehearsal as Coldplay are supposedly the opening act for the BRITs on May 11th! New set designs and some great clothes as well! (Article here) A few quick observations. So definitely Music of Spheres as the title. Backs of the jackets all different Spheres. Speaker has Love in the new font. Also the other symbols appearing more.
April 30, 20215 yr They look so full of confidence and ambition, like almost knowing 100% it will be the biggest hit in the world for the next few months. They have never before came out of studio so big and strong, haven't they?
April 30, 20215 yr Chris' shoes tho...do look like stolen from the HLH-video,nice. I love his passion for colourful things and clothes ? Edited April 30, 20215 yr by Westminster
April 30, 20215 yr I'm about to make myself a promise not to listen to all the singles from the record. Maybe, Higher Power and the one that comes with the album announcement will do for me. I'm hoping for a conceptual record a-la 'rock opera', like MX. Also trying not to set my expectations super high, bc honestly AHFOD and EL were not that great in my opinion. I'm a pre-AHFOD guy. Edited April 30, 20215 yr by stepstr
April 30, 20215 yr A source told MailOnline: 'Coldplay have been planning this performance for months' It really seems that Higher Power is going to be second Paradise in terms of popularity, or at least they think this way.
April 30, 20215 yr Definitely looks like it's MX2 and pretty sure the title will be Music of the Spheres from looking att their clothes. Hope that next album is VLV2 ? Love that sound and style!
April 30, 20215 yr If there is indeed 12 songs like one of the theories based on symbols suggests I really hope that none of them are short interludes. I don’t mind a good interlude, but if they’re going to be really short I’d rather it be tacked on to a song like with Oceans or UFO. I’m all for longer ones having their own track if you count Kaleidoscope and Bani Adam. I do love Mylo and Hopeful transmission but IMO they should have just been the intros to their respective songs on one track. Could have still been titled ‘Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven’
April 30, 20215 yr So to amend my previous theory - each symbol represents a song - each sphere represents a release. They'll definitely be the artwork for the discs of the CDs and vinyls.
April 30, 20215 yr 3 hours ago, CP-EST said: They look so full of confidence and ambition, like almost knowing 100% it will be the biggest hit in the world for the next few months. They have never before came out of studio so big and strong, haven't they? This is my exact thought. With all the focus on the single (text, merch, etc) and now this? I think they have a huge hit on their hands and they know it. I'm talking Paradise/Viva/ASFOS levels.
April 30, 20215 yr Knew someone here was talking about the mural after the band walked by in the video however I didn't realize it was there. So here are a few screen shots.
April 30, 20215 yr I heard a small snippet from Higher Power that was allegedly from amazon music! Could it be a real snippet from the actual song?
April 30, 20215 yr Just now, fuzzyman20 said: I heard a small snippet from Higher Power that was allegedly from amazon music! Could it be a real snippet from the actual song? You beat me to it! I've heard it as well, it's om yt.
April 30, 20215 yr Just now, Famous_Old_Painter said: You beat me to it! I've heard it as well, it's om yt. You think it could be it?
April 30, 20215 yr This is quite exciting ! I really hope it will sound more like MX than AHFOD. MX is probably my favourite era, I think it succeeded where AHFOD failed in terms of atmosphere and sound. I'm counting on you guys ?
April 30, 20215 yr Man now that I've heard the snippet I'm not sure if it's real but I want whatever they used to make the snippet hahaha
April 30, 20215 yr 2 minutes ago, fuzzyman20 said: I heard a small snippet from Higher Power that was allegedly from amazon music! Could it be a real snippet from the actual song? THIS IS FAKE. I guess you're talking about that. This actually Ben&Ben - Di Ka Sayang
April 30, 20215 yr 1 minute ago, fuzzyman20 said: You think it could be it? Really hard to say, but maybe. It does sound quite interesting and A bit Coldplay-ish.
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