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Watch this video and countless others from the tour. The syncing between his lips and the actual vocals at some points in this performance is pretty blatant.

Ah man I'd say Paradise is a defining moment of Newplay and not in a good way :borg:. MX could have been great had they my removed the likes of Paradise, Prince of China and Up in Flames and replaced it with other songs from that time period. Imagine the following: HLH Spanish Rain (debatable since it was played at end of viva tour) Charlie Brown Us Against the World M.M.I.X ETIAW Major Minus U.F.O Moving to Mars Wedding Bells A Hopeful Transmission DLIBYH Up with the Birds I think you have to keep ETIAW since it wouldn't be Coldplay album without one bombastic pop rock song

I agree its cringeworthlying obvious he is lip syncing

Holy hell that was amazing! Massive respect to both Chris and those kids

Is will actually playing the drums during this remix of Paradise or is that just part of the backing track?

Will on a drum machine for Army of One doesn't make sense to me at all. The acoustic drumming on that song was one of the few redeeming qualities of AHFOD. Chris' voice didn't sound great singing this live.

Not only is the music amazing here, but the visuals at the ending of this performance of Lovers in Japan are breathtaking. (@3:12 min)

Jeeze if thats an actual upcoming setlist i'd consider selling my tickets.....

This interview also indicates how much his kids have influence over the musical direction the band has taken. He basically said his kids have shown him that all that matters is the beat and the way a song makes you feel. I think he should stick to the likes of Brian Eno when it comes to musical advice...

I think he meant he would have been too insecure or uncomfortable to accept that type of compliment

Exactly... I feel like with every passing Coldplay era there are less and less retrospective interviews that actually dig into the music being promoted.

MX/Hurts like Heaven Birds Charlie Brown Ink Midnight Army of One (no XMTS) Ghost Story Major Minus Up with the Birds

Does anyone else think that if AHFOD kept pushing in he direction of the title track and "Birds" that it would have been actually good? For me the album massively drops off after the first 2 tracks, maybe saved a bit by the drum beat (acoustic for once) on Army of One.

You're a bit naive to think the main downfall or reason why many of us don't like the direction they took with AHFOD is because of Stargate. It was obviously a decision the whole band made to choose who produces them and how songs sound and end up on the album.

Yeah that was painful to read, my 10 years of fandom has reached rock bottom... no pun intended