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Coldplay is a British alternative rock band, formed in London, United Kingdom in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.
Having released four successful albums, (all of which debuted at #1 on the UK album chart) Coldplay have also achieved great success with their singles, such asYellow, Speed Of Sound, the Grammy-winning Clocks and the US and UK #1 single Viva La Vida.
Frontman Chris Martin credits 1980s Norwegian pop band a-ha for inspiring him to form his own band.
Coldplay’s early material was often compared to that of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. Since the release of the band’s debut album, Parachutes (2000), Coldplay has also drawn influence from other sources, including Echo And The Bunnymen and George Harrison on A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002) and Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y (2005).
Coldplay are one of very few current British music acts to achieve major success in North America. Despite their large worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay had turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs “Yellow”,Trouble, and Don’t Panic respectively. According to Martin, “We wouldn’t be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs’ meanings like that.” On the other hand, “Yellow” has been used to back TV trailers for “The Simpsons” and “Viva la Vida” from their latest album features on the current iTunes TV advert.
Having released four successful albums, (all of which debuted at #1 on the UK album chart) Coldplay have also achieved great success with their singles, such as
Yellow, Speed Of Sound, the Grammy-winning Clocks and the US and UK #1 single Viva La Vida.Frontman Chris Martin credits 1980s Norwegian pop band a-ha for inspiring him to form his own band.
Coldplay’s early material was often compared to that of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. Since the release of the band’s debut album, Parachutes (2000), Coldplay has also drawn influence from other sources, including Echo And The Bunnymen and George Harrison on A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002) and Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y (2005).
Coldplay are one of very few current British music acts to achieve major success in North America. Despite their large worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay had turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs “Yellow”,
Trouble, and Don’t Panic respectively. According to Martin, “We wouldn’t be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs’ meanings like that.” On the other hand, “Yellow” has been used to back TV trailers for “The Simpsons” and “Viva la Vida” from their latest album features on the current iTunes TV advert.
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Adsj18 wrote:
Para Para Paradise Sooo GREAT
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GustavoPC wrote:
Charlie Brown video isn't the best thing ever, but it isn't a big fail as well. It's quite good imo, it fits the festive aura of the song and the style from this era
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infusione wrote:
And after all, I really like Charlie Brown music video :) ♥
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cguilhermino wrote:
Charlie Brown ♥
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Buzzcrush wrote:
Speed of Sound?
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spideralex90 wrote:
Charlie Brown isn't the best song on the new album.
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arn31 wrote:
The Charlie Brown video SUCKS! Man, I was expecting A LOT from the best song on the entire Mylo Xyloto album. And they give us... THIS? Meh. [3]
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matheusmaia_ wrote:
Charlie Brown wins!
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hpsss wrote:
The Charlie Brown video SUCKS! Man, I was expecting A LOT from the best song on the entire Mylo Xyloto album. And they give us... THIS? Meh. [2]
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
I lovve Charlie Brown video ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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tallinspace wrote:
Сharlie Brown music video is amazing ♥ *(2)
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MeatBeefsteak wrote:
spiderferi , agree with paradise)
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Rita_Aire_Loco wrote:
обожаю европейскую музыку....ммм =)
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AlexisBrown wrote:
Сharlie Brown music video is amazing ♥
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lost_halo wrote:
i adore coldplay! ♥
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estevan188 wrote:
Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall <3
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Elizabbeth wrote:
Charlie Brown video ♥ [2]
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part4321 wrote:
Хорошая музыка!
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Charlie Brown
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Next week, at 8pm on Wednesday 1st December, we are releasing
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