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I guess that's a sign - it probably was a "minor" leak... :D

Politely, I sometimes feel some Oldplayers get aggressive themselves.. using words like fuck, shit, rubbish, rock is dead (for certain situations) etc to describe what is happening feels quite aggressive to me... Feel free to discuss, or even vent... but if you get emotional, don't be surprised if the response gets equally emotional (remember no one can tell the context if you're not letting us know) :)

Yes, they are a band (pop, or rock or whatever) and not the GIGN... I think they know that full well too, that's why they're usually humble as pie. I don't think anyone (least of all themselves) is comparing them to teachers / soldiers / healthcare providers in terms of the role they serve in society... But the facts still are they have led and managed their lives well enough that everyone has been together through this time, still likes being in the band, and have not had any major issues - put that down to luck over 2-3 years if you like, but over 20 years? That's a well-led and well-managed life, my friend, times 4 (or 5 if you want to include PH) and their respective families, kudos to them as well! No Oasis-type break-ups or Muse-type breakdowns or public spousal feuds... Too many groups (pop or not) have disbanded, then re-banded, or fallen into quiet mediocrity by this time. And yeah, RH and U2 have stayed together through this period similarly with minimal fuss and with (at least most of) their credibility intact - that makes a grand total of 3 (including Coldplay) out of how many that have fallen by the wayside??? Don't forget INXS, G&R, Nirvana to mention but a few. Before you talk about RHCP, Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, etc, remember personnel changes to these bands (looks like only the British ones know how to stay together) and that the other bands eg Travis, Keane etc sell less records (ie are smaller bands). And yeah, they have it "easy" compared to a lot of people living on the poverty line - they know that anyway (and never complain) - but it's really demeaning to label their life "extremely easy" and "effort reward is ridiculous" just because they don't like to point out they have their own issues in life too... they still have had to put in the hard work, worked through a lot of personal issues, and I'm sure suffered a few knocks through their time together... Of course it's not going to be a medical emergency "gotta save this guy or he's dead" sort of situation... But don't forget the role of art is to uplift and inspire society, give us something to look forward to / get us through (and that listening to this band is not compulsory like national service :rolleyes:)... I am sure there are a number of fans who will readily identify this band as being responsible for helping them through very difficult periods in their lives, if not outright kept them alive (I should know, I am one of them, and now I spend my daily life helping others in my occupation, and sometimes hanging out here in my spare time :sneaky:). As for "rocking socks off" - seriously that's a personal opinion... But if you want some examples, take Talk, Low, parts of Clocks, Major Minus, Chinese Sleep Chant, HLH and AOAL most recently - I never meant rock in a classic rock sort of way (d'oh this band have never done classic rock). And yeah, lets not involve the drunk soldiers who rape vulnerable people, or teachers who bash their partners up at home after a bad day at work from your examples above 'coz they're not coping... I do not want my musicians to end up with these sorts of issues just to produce "good" music - give me blander music anytime - I do not want that sort of blood on my hands just to experience a "high" of good music. FFS, it is just music, so give this band who are trying to live their good lives in peace a break while we're on this rant! What did they ever do to you to inspire such scorn and belittlement... And if you have previously been touched by their music, be thankful that you have had that experience - plenty of others have not (with any band / music)! I get the frustration that they are no longer producing as much "good" music as some people here would like... what a waste of emotion if you're still that involved with a band that does not fulfill your emotional need anymore / frustrates the shit that much out of you... Unfortunately no one can "force" matters of the heart, much as people try... Realise that and either accept reality or consider moving on... Alternately you are always free to debate on this topic and vent your frustration, however you will receive no sympathy from myself regarding your predicament... I feel for you, but at the same time cannot take on your position.

Found it... Speed of Sound!!!

8pm PT I believe is 3pm AEST - is that the same as Melbourne or are you guys behind at 2pm?

^ Very nicely observed there Lobabe! Who knows what might have happened if Radiohead had embraced Coldplay? The funny thing is, things have in a way evened-out / come full circle - over the years, Thom has been writing less angry music, RH are sounding more accessible, and all the members of CP have become substantially better musicians! :laugh3: RH may yet reach a point eventually where they might be willing to work with CP, although CP may no longer want to... The irony!

Thank you so much, you so made my dayyy.... :dazzled: :loveshower: :bliss: Ok I'll go stop weirding people out now :D

Chris Martin thinking they were a rock band (and then finally realising that they were more than that)? :P Look, they are good musicians, and they clearly can do rock... The thing is, they have always been able to do more (witness all their covers of and Chris' writing for other musicians through the years) - And it looks like they are choosing to do that at the moment

OMG u the best Thalia! :laugh3: That just so captures the vibe I've been getting lately from here... Can I make that my avatar, pretty please?? *with puppy dog eyes*

Glad there's still people out there who feel the same way... We used to be a happier more positive board, where have all these people gone? :P

That's a nice one! That would work and really look cool! I've got my fingers crossed now...

@gai and @Batman, I personally feel there are enough unhappy/ difficult things in the world to not want to wish that unto others, much less this band I love... All those worries will come soon enough- sick relatives, relationship changes, realizing there's not much you can do to protect your kids from hurt.. The usual cycle of life. I'm just happy for the band that they've found a time in their life that they are genuinely happy about, and that they can all be happy together in this time and appreciate it with one another.. We're lucky that they're good musicians in this age and time coz that means we get to share and partake in that journey together with them, in this good period in their life. That's why I feel we should celebrate! We truly are lucky (in the whole scheme of things), and I think sometimes it is not acknowledged often enough here... Whew, that was a bit serious, wasn't it? Phffffft! :P

How is it moot? Much as all of us here (me included) would love if they could just concentrate as musicians and not be affected / influenced by their other roles in their lives, it is just not going to happen... If they care enough about their world to donate 10% to charities and be involved in causes like Global Citizen, don't you think they would try and make sure they fulfill their other roles as good parents first? My suspicion is if they had to choose between being in a band and being a good parent, they would go with parenting, not because they don't care about music anymore, far from it! Thank goodness for everyone (us included) that they've managed themselves, their careers, lives, and relationships well enough that none of them have had to leave the band behind.... But with all the things that can go wrong / need lining up, it's a minor miracle they are still together and making music that rocks people's socks off and isn't tired or recycled... Now that's real commitment! When you listen to their music, consider how many other worries/priorities they've each had to put aside to reach that sound we are hearing... That's another reason it doesn't surprise me that they are now doing more uplifting music - no one could survive doing Oldplay music and live with those extra worries and responsibilities without having a mental breakdown.

Hahaha.... LMFAO!! :laugh3: Here, let me help you, I'll be the one in a ski mask at the back of the van :wink3:

^^ You three (@howyousawtheworld, @Coldmartin and @Batman) I know it sounds horrendous but it's obviously the kids!!! Particularly now he's technically no longer with their mum, CM has got to find a way to connect with his kids... What better way to do that than through music! And if the kids are listening to Bieber et al, then he'll be keeping an ear out that way - who wouldn't want to appear cool to his / her kids?? The way I see it, he's just making the best out of the situation... Might as well absorb the best of those influences while you're at it and make some lemonade with your lemons ;) That's why my prediction is in another couple of albums (5-10 years) they'll go back to making rock again, coz that's when the kids will be discovering the new rock bands of their age! So don't sweat, they'll go back to becoming proper musicians again in a few years :D

I soo wanna see this, all the way through to them restarting it! It's great seeing them ad-libbing and continuing on, and watching that chemistry between them work when Chris f-up (why is it they only ever stop and restart when Chris messes up?), and seeing how their musicianship can now allow them to do that - they literally sound good all the time, even when it's a slip-up :heart:

The best (or worse) bit about this video is the 315M views on YouTube :shocked2: Can I unsee this thing? :sick: On the (only) plus side, it has a killer bass groove... I think this was what CM was referring to, particularly in reference to the clubs part

Wow... that's a nice thing to say, thank you! What's your mindset / approach towards the band?

I'll vote Fly On... Ghost Story for the win just by a smidgen - it's a more fully realised song. Funny how it got left off the album :laugh3:

Hahaha... that is just sooo funny :laugh3:

^ They have always cared about what people think, and I think they still do... They just have decided to be themselves and let go of other people's expectations of what they should be. Doesn't mean they don't care, just that they are happy to be themselves rather than worry too much about the 'what ifs' from other people. The thing is, no matter what they do, there will always be people out there who have a different opinion and want them to do / be something else. The way I see it, this one is them trying to do as much as they can by including everything as much as possible...

Incongruent

Thanks for doing it for us (CP fans), it is much appreciated! :thumbsup:

You should post something Jaytheblue - if openmypolitik shows up, then we'll have 2 riddles to solve, which is even better! :D

Yeah, it's funny... I only noticed that verse of lyrics gets pretty much repeated in the 2nd half of the song when I noticed it missing at the beginning of their live performances :laugh3: