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Mr. Martin buys himself a $ 650.000 painting Chris Martin bought himself a Banksy painting. This doesn't surprise us, after all Banksy is a trendy graffiti artist and as we all know, Martin has a spray can soul. On the other hand, he could have gotten a cheaper deal, remember how genuine 60 dollar Banksy paintings were sold in a stall near Central Park during the artist's residence in NY in October of last year. In recent years, the art market has witnessed an increasing number of singers and movie stars acting as leading collectors and taste makers, remember Kanye West's visit to TEFAF, the world most important art fair, last year. That being said, I don't know whether or not Martin is a collector. Cunning investment, a display of generosity or the love of art, there will be a number of reasons behind this purchase. I, for one, think that the image of the hart-shaped balloon with band-aids is not the most original in the artist's portfolio but as Martin and Paltrow celebrated their wedding anniversary recently, the image might have resonated with them. Anyway, what do you think of Martin's latest purchase? Do you think we will see more of him collecting? Do any of you know of previous purchases? Personally, if I could afford it, I would also like a banksy painting, albeit a more inventive image. http://www.google.be/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDAQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timeslive.co.za%2Flifestyle%2F2014%2F01%2F13%2Fbanksy-painting-gets-650-000-bid-from-chris-martin-at-charity-gala&ei=FMTTUpONFuXR7AbopoH4BA&usg=AFQjCNHzLcDQ1JfgaisVT9RzDoGOxgLMvw&sig2=tWfHa8x50UbWAd7jeCoOuw&bvm=bv.59026428,d.bGE http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x1Lj1WOY6V4/UtLjtUjw9MI/AAAAAAAAKUM/_IMv6dC0M54/s1600/Banksy_Heart_Balloon.jpg

I would like to call Atlas the first example of post-Coldplay. Its haunting beginnings go back to Parachutes but towards the end there is that grandeur resulting from five years of stadium rock, but it is used sparsely, not in a distasteful ETIAW way. The soundscape is beautiful. To me it is a good sign that Coldplay have chosen to give wide exposure to this single as opposed to Moving to Mars, this other gem which had more or less the same vibe but was removed from the MX EP in the end. Viva post-Coldplay. I rated it 8/10.

I would like to call Atlas an example of post-Coldplay. Its haunting beginnings go back to Parachutes but towards the end there is that grandeur resulting from five years of stadium rock, but it is used sparsely, not in a distasteful ETIAW way. The soundscape is beautiful. To me it is a good sign that Coldplay have chosen to give wide exposure to this single as opposed to Moving to Mars, this other gem which had more or less the same vibe but was removed from the MX EP in the end. Viva post-Coldplay.

Let me rephrase that. The muzak accompanying the ad reminds me of the last chords of the intro. It has been a long day. For now, I will go and die on my own without making a mess and never bother you again. Hell, I don't even know what a troll tread is. I know trolls.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpfkI5FK_NY]Citroën DS4 TV Advert 2012 - YouTube[/ame] Am I the only one thinking of the last part of the Paradise intro every time I see this advert?

For me, music is about experiencing emotions. I heard the album for the first time and I don't feel anything. I don't advocate going back to Parachutes, but this record doesn't do anything for me. Moving to Mars did, that song moved me. I don't understand why that little gem wasn't included in the album.

Robert, this is a good cover in its own right and you are a skillful pianist, but I'd really like you to do a second one, because the song deserves it and you have the technical abilities for it. First, the glissandi need to go, they're rather cheesy and it adds a nervousness to the song which doesn't do it justice. Then, you should concentrate on the instrumental opening of the song, which clearly is a majestic masterpiece of Brian Eno with rather subtle changes between major and minor chords. Martins refrain (para para paradise), well, it kind of ruins the song. Could you make a more mysterious, darker, gloomier version of the song, focus some more on complex chords rather than hop over the keys and focus on the subtleties of the intro and the orchestrated parts? That would be ever so lovely and perhaps, it would make people appreciate this song a bit more. I'm looking forward to this.

Setlist was the same as yesterday, in Poland. I was there.

loving the visuals on the pyramid! must have cost a few quid. Come on, fireworks :)

shiver!

in general, mr. Buckland is doing pretty well tonight :)

bbc said MX as title

Am I the only one who thought the beginning of the song closely resembled parts of Underworld's Born Slippy? This is a very uplifting song which has summer festivals written al over it. It's nice enough, easy listening, but I do hope the new album has an edgier, a more inventive and perhaps even stubborn side to it as well.

Last summer, the management of Belgian based festival Rock Werchter offered Rozemarijn, an organisation providing care and a home for the mentally challenged, the opportunity to set up a tent in the artists' village, the inner sanctum of the festival, usually a no-go area for those not performing. Artists were given a chance to paint a plaster face, these will be auctioned off October 22 in Antwerp, Belgium. There is a possibility to bid online, I suppose. Amongst the artists/groups coorperating are: Lily Allen, Bloc Party, Elbow, Fleet Foxes, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Oasis, Nick Cave, Placebo and last but not least Coldplay. Chris Martin drew a picture of all four coldplay members and all of them signed it as well. Estimates are below 150 euros per lot but as this is a charity auction, the organisation would be pleased to collect 50.000 euros. There's a link, including pictures, below. Happy bidding! http://www.bernaerts.be/nl/Page_catalogue.asp?sale=120&dayid=411&photo=1&lotx=2000&loty=2048

seriously, I'm trying to write a review with a little substance here, all you do is go on about gaga and chris's hair... :)