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Wow, Chris explained in the SiriusXM interview that "O" is about learning unconditional love and wanting someone to be happy no matter what they choose, obviously in this case, letting them go even though you still love them. OMG, that's so personal and so beautiful. It makes me love this gorgeous song even more than I did before.

This gives me hope that I may not have to wait a week to get my Target pre-order. But, no, I haven't gotten it yet and there's no tracking information yet. Did yours come UPS?

I feel like this was a glimpse at the 'real' Chris vs. the persona he has created for the public. I've always found him hysterically funny but I think that was just his way of keeping up a facade to protect his privacy. I think it shows personal growth & strength to be able to expose your underbelly, so to speak. I hope the haters cut him a break for once.

I think this is some of his best vocals in years.

I love it but I agree with those who said that the lyrics are uninspired. However, I think it showcases what the band does best -- they make simplistic sound epic. The melody is pure & simple, while the background layers build and add texture, without becoming overpowering. And Johnny shines from 3:10-3:36. I'd love this to be a glimpse into #6, but I don't want to get my hopes up. This was written for a specific purpose and I bet they were given direction as to the mood of the song. The movie is the focus and the song had to compliment it. Also, Chris's vocals are great. His voice is strong where it needs to be and restrained where it needs to be, It's clear, emotive and his phrasing is perfect. Good job, boys! Bring on #6. 9/10

Not so sure. It's considered bad luck to have a horseshoe pointing down.

So much for the goofy story that Beyonce was begging Gwyn to spend the New Year in Vegas with her. :rolleyes:

I get the following whenever I try to open the Wiki: "Website blocked by TrendMicro Titanium Internet Security 2012 Address: http://www.wikicoldplay.com/ TrendMicro has confirmed that this website can transmit malicious software or has been involved in online scams or fraud." It gives the option to open the page despite the warning and, honestly, I haven't done so. I'd love to use the Wiki but I don't know what to make of this so I've stayed away. I get the same message if I try to open The Gallery and other "sister sites."

I am fascinated by creative minds and artistic people. I'd ask Chris: "Have you ever suffered from writer's block where you feel pressured to write something new and it's not happening or do you always have ideas for songs in your head?"

Fix You (obviously!)

Can anytime more horrific be imagined?

Thanks for sharing! The wait for #6 is going to be excrutiating, especially hearing how excited he is about it!

Boy's got back! :laugh3:

So pissed, mine hasn't showed up yet.

Unfortunate picture framing -- she looks like she's wearing a goat on her head! :D

I, too, am trying to learn the piano (and I'm OLD!). I never learned to play an instrument when I was younger, so I am starting from scratch (learning how to read music, etc.). When I practice, I need to break things down. I take one or two measures. I look at the music first, looking for patterns. Then I learn each hand separately before I even attempt to put them together. It is so hard but I am loving the challenge of learning something entirely new.

Darn, I'm having knee surgery on 12/28 so this is a no-go for me. Darn, Darn, Darn!:veryangry2:

Nate Silver kept me sane. Whenever I started to lose heart, I'd read FiveThirtyEight and he'd settle me down. :P

This will be so cool. Game of Thrones is fantastic.

This whole iBook thing does not sit well with me. I don't like Apple products and, other than a iPod, I don't plan to buy anything else. If after buying the pop up book, the CD, 8 tickets to shows, a concert shirt and the Live 2012 BluRay, I still don't have everything, I'll be really disappointed. But then again, I guess someone's got to support their long upcoming break. :(

This is wonderful! Thank you so much for your beautiful interpretation on a wonderful body of music.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh man, I agree! PFFA is my ring tone.

A long time ago I ask whether the guys had pets and, if so, what kind and what were their names. Since then I've seen photos of the Paltrow-Martin dog, but I don't know its name.

Exactly. "Inspired by" doesn't mean "copied." Inspiration can come in many forms - a feeling, a tone, a sentiment. I love "Grace Under Pressure" and like that it's someway connected to "Fix You."