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Coldplay has turned in another great effort with its 4th album, the apply-titled "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," named after the hit song of the same name. However, they have been experimenting with a new and sound this time. As for most of the tracks on Viva, they have new and colorful music videos. These songs have been kept in our hearts for all these years and will never be forgotten. 1. Life in Technicolor: With a mysterious, yet highly digital intro, the instrumental "Life In Technicolor" opens the album on a high note with sweeping Middle-Eastern santoor loop, and bouncy, steady beats that gradually pick up in volume, texture and excitement. This track gets your foot tapping and your head nodding. 2. Cemeteries of London: Gloomy pad synthesizers flood the atmosphere and mysterious notes creep from a piano before the beats enter and the song erupts into a minor-key war rock anthem. You'll definitely find yourself singing "la la la la eh" in no time. 3. Lost!: Accented by just the right amount of electric guitar, hand claps and a droning, funereal pipe organ this intriguing track not only rocks and invigorates but finds talented musicians trying something new and succeeding. 4. 42: After a 90 second mellow piano riff and dark lyrics, the song zooms into a succession of sweeps, fast melody swings and attractive electric guitars. Definitely worth a listen. 5. "Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love: "Lovers in Japan" sports a happy tune, with a racing tack piano and guitar synths, while "Reign of Love" is very relaxing. The vocals are gentle, cradled supported by a softly played piano, all enveloped by warm synthesizer pads. 6. Yes/Chinese Sleep Chant "Yes" is sung by Chris in a much lower register. Interesting presentation. Dangerous sounding, minor-key tune. Arabic-flavoured strings add zest to the arrangement of the song. "Chinese Sleep Chant" is a hypnotizing track full of guitars and pounding drums, while a faded yet ethereal chorus tells the listener to enjoy sleep. 7.Viva La Vida: Definitely the most popular song and defining track on this album. This song demonstrates both originality and creativity, and yet retains every element needed for a great Coldplay song. Chorus is catchy as ever. The bell and strings stick in your head for a long, long time. "Roman cavalry choirs", "Jerusalem" and "St Peter" will pop up in your head a lot. The band then erupts into "Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ". the song lifts itself into the stratosphere, sweeping you along with it. 8. Violet Hill: A dark piano-laced, distorted electric guitar sprinkled rock song with a mean guitar solo. 9. Strawberry Swing: Starts like with a country style steel guitar tune. The beats then enter like tribal drums. Catchy melody, immaculate instrumentation. 10. Death and All His Friends/The Escapist: "Death and All His Friends" is a piano-based song that starts with a gentle lullaby-ish piano which builds up into a soaring rock crescendo. "The Escapist" bids you good-bye to the album with a reprise of "Life in Technicolor" with some gentle vocals. Overall, It's a great album and addition to any Coldplayer's library. I would definitely recommend this. Feel free to reply with comments or concerns!

Probably VLV. You can probably expect it tomorrow at around the same time, as i am tired, and don't really feel like writing it right now. Who knows, I might just make an "Honest Review" series!

i am planing to review more of their albums, do you think that i should?

Glad you liked my review!

I've been an avid fan of Coldplay since the very beginning, but never did I think they would become something too beautiful for words. Truly, if you haven't heard any of their music after X&Y, you really need to! As a musician, I've found both Viva La Vida and Prospekt's March to be absolutely fantastic albums. As for most of the new tracks on Prospekt's March, well, they're not new. They're in fact left-overs from Viva La Vida (ODAAHF). These songs have unfortunately been left to the depths of history and have since never been heard again. 1. Life in Technicolor ii: Has lyrics; Most definitely better than the original. Why this version wasn't the only version is a mystery to me. 2. Postcards from Far Away: A VERY short(46 Secs!) piano piece, but has a nice tone to its sound. It actually reminds you of a connection from a far distance. 3. Glass of Water: Great. Reminds me of their older X&Y era songs. The chorus buildup is fantastic. 4. Rainy Day: Notable for its use of orchestral strings in the chorus. Varied. It's like a ton of songs are happening at once in the same song, all with the same melody. At first, it starts with a short piano melody then turns into a pop/rock song, then into an orchestral melody. The lyrics go well, but are sometimes misunderstandable. (This is my favorite song on this CD!, or by Coldplay for that matter.....) 5. Prospekt's March/Poppyfields: A very good guitar, synth, and vocal piece. 6. Lost+: Ok, Look; It is the same as Lost, with Jay-Z rapping over it instead of that great guitar solo; While it doesn't sound horrible, it is bearable.. Good effort by them to collaborate, though. 7. Lovers in Japan (Osaka Sun Mix): Lovers in Japan without Reign of Love at the end. NOTE: this song was mastered differently, as Chris's voice is further from you and the instruments closer. 8. Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground: Somewhat reminiscent of Til Kingdom Come, but still an amazing song nonetheless. A good finish for this EP. Overall, it's not a completely different album, but It's a great addition to any Coldplayer's library. I would recommend this. Feel free to reply with comments or concerns!

I honestly don't know, but i would try Ultimate Guitar.com, i know they have it.... i don't know how correct it is.....

well how do you get that sound?

how do you get that dulcimer type sound?

can you make Rainy Day?

can i have a new link ?

can you update the link?

nice

Hi, Can somebody make a Fairly accurate midi of this song? thanks, Steve.