Top 5 Coldplay Songs

Last night I got to see Coldplay live for the second time in my life and it was amazing as expected. I got to talking with my buddy about a few songs that were on my “Top 5 Coldplay Songs” list. In my opinion, they are their best songs. Here is the criteria for best:

Chris Martin and band call you up and say, “ello (name), how you doing (purposely don’t use “are”)? We heard you are absolutely brilliant on the (instrument), and we want you to come on stage next performance and play/lead a song with us. What do you want play?”

The scene is this: fans are screaming, the music is louder then you have ever heard, and its sending chills down your spine. Here are the top 5 songs I would want to play:

5) Politik

4) In My Place

3) The Scientist

2) Yellow

1) Fix You

Believe me this was hard to do. I know everyone is going say, “what about clocks?” And to you I say, “tough, make it part of your own top 5” and then I chuckle.

Post your top 5 if you can, I dare you…but know that it will be mentally draining.

Top 5 Coldplay Songs

Last night I got to see Coldplay live for the second time in my life and it was amazing as expected. I got to talking with my buddy about a few songs that were on my “Top 5 Coldplay Songs” list. In my opinion, they are their best songs. Here is the criteria for best:

Chris Martin and band call you up and say, “ello (name), how you doing (purposely don’t use “are”)? We heard you are absolutely brilliant on the (instrument), and we want you to come on stage next performance and play/lead a song with us. What do you want play?”

The scene is this: fans are screaming, the music is louder then you have ever heard, and its sending chills down your spine. Here are the top 5 songs I would want to play:

5) Politik

4) In My Place

3) The Scientist

2) Yellow

1) Fix You

Believe me this was hard to do. I know everyone is going say, “what about clocks?” And to you I say, “tough, make it part of your own top 5” and then I chuckle.

Post your top 5 if you can, I dare you…but know that it will be mentally draining.

Prospekt’s March Review

For those who were not aware, Coldplay released a new EP this week entitled, “Prospekt’s March.” Prospekt was actually the rumored title of their newest album which actually released as “Viva la Vida.”

So, as you all have been eagerly anticipating from me, here is a review of the EP in no particular order.

The EP consists of 8 songs and video of Viva la Vida. Several of the songs are remakes of songs already on the latest album with a few twists.

“Lost+” is performed with Jay-Z, definitely a different sound for both Coldplay and Jay-Z. I’m not convinced it’s the best match, but it makes for fun listening, I mean if you’re into rap and all that.

As for the “Lovers in Japan” mix, nothing really new there. Odds are you won’t even notice the difference between the EP version and the album version unless you listen to them back-to-back.

“Life in Technicolor II” is different in that it now has lyrics!!! I love the jam they do for this song on the album, but the lyrics add a whole new dimension to the song. Definitely a great addition.

“Postcards from Far Away” is literally just an interlude; some soft piano for classics lovers. Maybe they are trying to secretly appeal to an older generation, not to say that only old people like classical music.

“Rainy Day” is a different sound for them. The only thing that makes it Coldplayesque is that violin/synth sound they have coined and Chris Martins voice. It actually sounds like a Beck song most of the time.

“Prospekt’s March” overall is a good jam. Real soothing, well produced, and a just plain good sound.

“Now My Feet Won’t Touch the Ground” is very reminiscent of “Kingdom Come” from their X & Y album in 2005. It’s a short song and I think it was intended to add depth to their new version of “Life in Technicolor II” as the lyrics are similar.

Finally, I have to say I lied, kind of. I said that the songs were in no particular order, but I most definitely saved the best for last.

“Glass of Water” may be their best song since 2005. Personally, I might even put it in my top 5. Musically its brilliant. This song is so beautiful that you could turn it up as loud as it could go, and the piercing awesomeness of the notes would cut a hole in the cloud cover above causing a ray of sunshine so pure the angels would bathe in it to shine upon you wherever you may go. Maybe that’s slightly exaggerated, but its a pretty solid song.

All that being said, if you are going to buy just one song, buy “Glass of Water.” If you are going to buy 2 songs, buy the whole album.

Prospekt’s March Review

For those who were not aware, Coldplay released a new EP this week entitled, “Prospekt’s March.” Prospekt was actually the rumored title of their newest album which actually released as “Viva la Vida.”

So, as you all have been eagerly anticipating from me, here is a review of the EP in no particular order.

The EP consists of 8 songs and video of Viva la Vida. Several of the songs are remakes of songs already on the latest album with a few twists.

“Lost+” is performed with Jay-Z, definitely a different sound for both Coldplay and Jay-Z. I’m not convinced it’s the best match, but it makes for fun listening, I mean if you’re into rap and all that.

As for the “Lovers in Japan” mix, nothing really new there. Odds are you won’t even notice the difference between the EP version and the album version unless you listen to them back-to-back.

“Life in Technicolor II” is different in that it now has lyrics!!! I love the jam they do for this song on the album, but the lyrics add a whole new dimension to the song. Definitely a great addition.

“Postcards from Far Away” is literally just an interlude; some soft piano for classics lovers. Maybe they are trying to secretly appeal to an older generation, not to say that only old people like classical music.

“Rainy Day” is a different sound for them. The only thing that makes it Coldplayesque is that violin/synth sound they have coined and Chris Martins voice. It actually sounds like a Beck song most of the time.

“Prospekt’s March” overall is a good jam. Real soothing, well produced, and a just plain good sound.

“Now My Feet Won’t Touch the Ground” is very reminiscent of “Kingdom Come” from their X & Y album in 2005. It’s a short song and I think it was intended to add depth to their new version of “Life in Technicolor II” as the lyrics are similar.

Finally, I have to say I lied, kind of. I said that the songs were in no particular order, but I most definitely saved the best for last.

“Glass of Water” may be their best song since 2005. Personally, I might even put it in my top 5. Musically its brilliant. This song is so beautiful that you could turn it up as loud as it could go, and the piercing awesomeness of the notes would cut a hole in the cloud cover above causing a ray of sunshine so pure the angels would bathe in it to shine upon you wherever you may go. Maybe that’s slightly exaggerated, but its a pretty solid song.

All that being said, if you are going to buy just one song, buy “Glass of Water.” If you are going to buy 2 songs, buy the whole album.

I’m a Twilight Twi-hard baby

This weekend I went and so Twilight. No I had not read the books, no I didn’t go see it to hang out with a thousand screaming teenage girls, and yes I have a man crush on Rob Pattison.

Despite the book snobs (no offense, I’ve said this before) who told me the movie sucked compared to the book, I loved it. What movie really ever lived up to the book when science fiction is involved?

Here’s the thing: don’t go see this movie if you are expecting great CGI effects or outstanding acting. It’s just a captivating story to me and that’s the only way I can describe it. Something about rich, attractive vampires captures my imagination. There was no garlic, no lame excuse for not going in the sun, no coffins, and no bats (sorry if I ruined the movie for anyone).

If that’s not enough, Rob Pattison is an awesome musician and he has a couple songs on the soundtrack.

The end for now…

I’m a Twilight Twi-hard baby

This weekend I went and so Twilight. No I had not read the books, no I didn’t go see it to hang out with a thousand screaming teenage girls, and yes I have a man crush on Rob Pattison.

Despite the book snobs (no offense, I’ve said this before) who told me the movie sucked compared to the book, I loved it. What movie really ever lived up to the book when science fiction is involved?

Here’s the thing: don’t go see this movie if you are expecting great CGI effects or outstanding acting. It’s just a captivating story to me and that’s the only way I can describe it. Something about rich, attractive vampires captures my imagination. There was no garlic, no lame excuse for not going in the sun, no coffins, and no bats (sorry if I ruined the movie for anyone).

If that’s not enough, Rob Pattison is an awesome musician and he has a couple songs on the soundtrack.

The end for now…

My Celebrity Look-alikes

I think this is pretty funny and Im a little sad Leo DeCaprio didn’t come up 😦

My Celebrity Look-alikes

I think this is pretty funny and Im a little sad Leo DeCaprio didn’t come up 😦

A Rose is…a Rose

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

This has to be one of the best lines ever written. Throughout the election, I kept thinking about the concept and the truth in this line. It was amazing to see the party lines being blurred this time around, to see people not allowing themselves to be confined to a name; republican, independent, democrat, etc.

However, I did notice that expressing your views could lead to some potentially heated conversations (which is why I did so carefully). As if saying voting for a certain candidate automatically stated, loud and clear, that you agreed with everything that person said and believed in. All over facebook and in several articles, I saw evidence of Christians condemning other Christians for stating to vote for Obama.

I don’t want to make any political statements, but this is what I am thinking.

A Christian is a Christian and by any other name would be a Christian. It should not be treated as a title to be given. We are talking about people.

One of my favorite movies of all time (V for Vendetta) says this:

There is a face beneath this mask but it’s not me. I’m no more that face than I am the muscles beneath it or the bones beneath them.

I don’t believe anyone has the right to judge anothers faith since that appears seemingly unfair (unless you have acquired the power to look into people’s hearts or you are God of course).

You can call people what you want, but they will still smell the same.

A Rose is…a Rose

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

This has to be one of the best lines ever written. Throughout the election, I kept thinking about the concept and the truth in this line. It was amazing to see the party lines being blurred this time around, to see people not allowing themselves to be confined to a name; republican, independent, democrat, etc.

However, I did notice that expressing your views could lead to some potentially heated conversations (which is why I did so carefully). As if saying voting for a certain candidate automatically stated, loud and clear, that you agreed with everything that person said and believed in. All over facebook and in several articles, I saw evidence of Christians condemning other Christians for stating to vote for Obama.

I don’t want to make any political statements, but this is what I am thinking.

A Christian is a Christian and by any other name would be a Christian. It should not be treated as a title to be given. We are talking about people.

One of my favorite movies of all time (V for Vendetta) says this:

There is a face beneath this mask but it’s not me. I’m no more that face than I am the muscles beneath it or the bones beneath them.

I don’t believe anyone has the right to judge anothers faith since that appears seemingly unfair (unless you have acquired the power to look into people’s hearts or you are God of course).

You can call people what you want, but they will still smell the same.