PointZero

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRT7Lcr76pU]Coldplay (HD) - Hurts Like Heaven (Glastonbury 2011) - YouTube[/ame] Glastonbury 2011[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO8JBIKFkbI]Coldplay - Hurts like heaven (Live @ T in the Park 2011) - YouTube[/ame] T In the Park 2011[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otGP1lC2ifs]Coldplay-Hurts Like Heaven Live @iTunes Festival 2011 - YouTube[/ame] iTunes Festival 2011(Literally every single festival appearance prior to the album release)[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2WhQ4SKPsI]Coldplay - MX/Hurts like heaven Live at madrid 2011 - YouTube[/ame]Unstaged 2011 ... He used the Strat several times more than he used a Tele, and I would venture to guess his guitar tone was created around the Strat sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwJxqNdpA_4 Coldplayer does an excellent job.

Oh how absurd of me to think. *puts on tin foil hat* Aliens, I tell you! Aliens!

It's a reference to the countdown before liftoff.

A good friend of mine has a folk band, and their songs are amazing. Here's one: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3351751234620 And here's a decent recording of one of my bands demos: http://www.reverbnation.com/pointzero2011/song/13723378?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook

After many tries, I can't get it right. The sound is a bit difficult to replicate.

I think I'll attempt it later tonight. Wish me luck!

Figured I might as well. Standard tuning and effect specs are all I really need.

Okay, I was kinda confident that's what it was. I'll just layer tons of reverb and phaser over high distortion. Does anyone have any ideas for the ending? I'm confused. :/

I'm curious as to what he actually plays, and if it's in a different tuning. I imagine the bridge sections would be relatively simple (ie when Will is pummeling the drums) but the tricky part would be the ending solo stuff. And if you know what kind of effect he's using, I'd love you forever. :)

Reign of Love.. (I can't let go)

Shiver vs Green Eyes

Yeah, that's how they sound in the studio version :P But live, they duplicate the energy and sound way better than this video describes.

Yeah I could tell there's definitely a different regional accent. But I heard some actual live recordings and he sounds way more authentic. Pretty crazy! They've been to like India, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.. lots of places. Oh and they played a show at the freakin' Pyramids in Egypt!

http://vimeo.com/45305279 Not sure where to put this, but oh my they do look very similar. (They being "Chris" of course.. Guy, Will, Jon.. not so much.) The guy does sound a bit like Chris though, and I've seen more live videos and they duplicate the songs extremely well. Hell, I could mistake this guy for Chris in some parts of the video! Definitely seems like a fun thing to do if Coldplay isn't in town that is. :)

Here's an original song called Thin Ice by my band Point Zero. It was recorded in my garage in one day.. and doesn't feature lead vocals because we haven't had time to get him in yet. Tell me if you like the sound. http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_13622539?utm_campaign=opengraph&utm_content=song&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook

Moza gets his tone and effects from the BOSS ME-70, which is a very good investment if you're looking for covering Coldplay. I've listened to all of his covers, and he replicates Jonny's tone better than anyone I've heard.

Moses

Paradise the punch I threw

Will. Who is the best at practical jokes?

Mylo Xyloto/Hurts Like Heaven - 9.5/10 (MX is a very nice intro; love the feeling of grandiosity it produces, almost like a more colorful version of Life in Technicolor. Then HLH kicks in and the 80's-pop-vibe is so infused with graffiti you can practically smell the spray paint. Plus Jonny's guitar work is top-notch.) Paradise - 8.5/10 (I'll have to admit; whenever I first heard this song I didn't know what to think. It was less cringe-worthy than ETIAW, but it still wasn't the vibe I wanted. That being said, I love this song now. Most of the love is for the piano and bass work, which is stellar. However, I am a big fan of the random breakdowns and the beautiful instrumental intro.) Charlie Brown - 8.0/10 (Not the biggest fan of this song; not that it's a bad song by any means. I will say right now the weird sounding intro does offer a good amount anticipation. The lead guitar line is very stadium-rockish and the pounding bass drum is good for live shows, but the song doesn't offer much else for me. Although the piano line at the end is incredible. Nice work, Chris.) Us Against the World - 8.5/10 (Once again, the instrumental intro creates a very hopeful/grand vibe that I am a huge fan of. Then it all disappears and melts into a perfectly good Coldplay ballad. The lyrics are the centerpiece of this song, and the duet with Will.) M.M.I.X./Every Teardrop is a Waterfall - 9.0/10 (Whenever this song was first released last summer, I almost threw up in my mouth. I seriously doubted anything that Coldplay would ever do in their entire life after that point. But then it grew on me, and now that bagpipe guitar line is the most catchy thing they've made. The synth offers a good contrast to the last song, and the ending bassline just makes anyone want to dance.) Major Minus - 9.5/10 (Love, love, love this song. From the first jagged guitar chord, I already knew it would be a good U2-influenced ride. The processed intercom style vocals are a really nice touch, and the guitar parts in this song are also another centerpiece. I love this song, partly because of its politically charged lyrics and the reference of "Big Brother".) U.F.O. - 10/10 (This song couldn't be anymore perfect. It reminds me of an extended version of the song Parachutes, but with much more complexity and bittersweet-ness. The ending tones that bring POC to life are also a nice touch to the song.) Princess of China 7/10 (Once again, whenever I heard Rihanna would duet I wasn't a fan. This song isn't that bad, but it's definitely one of the weaker points of the album. The duet does sound nice, and it is incredibly catchy, but I would be pleased if it was replaced with Moving to Mars.) Up In Flames 8.0/10 (It does get repetitive, and a little annoying, but I enjoy this song. The lyrics are pretty decent compared to the rest of the songs, due to their simplicity. And once again, Jonny-Boy saves this song.) A Hopeful Transmission/Don't Let It Break Your Heart - 10/10 (A Hopeful Transmission is a throwback to Mylo Xyloto and U.F.O., but it's a nice Spanish-influenced flashback. Then Don't Let It Break Your Heart kicks in and totally grabs your nuts. This is by far the best song(s) on the album, and I would love to see them play DLIBYH live. The song is just so mysteriously energized and the lyrics are even more cryptic than Major Minus. Nice work, boys.) Up With the Birds - 9.5/10 (A wonderful closer to this great album. The first half is reminiscent of the grander parts of the album (CB, UATW), and has a great melody. The lyrics are classic Chris Martin, and of course, this song can't end on a sad note, not again. "And then, I'm up with the birds," Chris swoons, and causes this album to begin a wonderful close. It echoes the happier parts of VLV, but on more hopeful terms. The lyrics are the best part of the second half, and the message is fantastic. The ending piano riff is one of Chris's best work, and doesn't leave any stone unturned on this huge journey.) That's my long-ass review.

What if we got that guy who made the fake Coldplay demos to do vocals? We could basically recreate songs in a whole new way! Or make believable backing tracks for people to use that actually sound like the real thing. I'm still in contact with the guy.

Updated version of the painting :P

Thanks everyone :)

Thank you everyone :)