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LifeLight

11-08-2005, 11:53 AM

From WarChildMusic

Help: A Day In The Life

9 September 2005
Helping children affected by conflict all over the world

What is it like growing up in a war zone?
Each day, children in Iraq are caught in the crossfire of conflict. Children die, all the time.
Every day, Iraqi children die of malnutrition caused by 15 years of war and sanctions.
Each day, Iraqi children are scattered to the streets to earn money: to scavenge for their families trapped in poverty.
Every day, Iraqi children are orphaned. Worst of all, every day, an Iraqi child realises that if his life doesn't change, their future could be even harder than their past.
Ali is 14. He lives in Basrah. "I think I'll die when I leave the orphanage. I can't see any future without it."

Earlier this year War Child talked to children in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq about the problems growing up in a war zone. We discussed the limitations of safety, security, comfort and happiness: all the day-to-day things most young people in the UK take for granted. In fact we talked to children in the UK about this too. We asked them to tell us what we should do.
They simply said, "You should do something amazing for these children, something they would never forget."

That something is "Help: A Day In The Life"
"Help: A Day In The Life" has gathered together the best bands of this generation to take just one day of their time to record a new piece of music, which War Child will make available on right here on warchildmusic.com on 9 September. A physical CD release of the event will follow a few weeks later.

The line-up for "Help: A Day In The Life" will feature Radiohead, Gorillaz, Razorlight, The Zutons, Manic Street Preachers, Bloc Party, Hard-Fi, The Coral, Elbow, Mylo and Maximo Park. New artists are being added to the line-up each day.

In the one single day that it will take these awesome artists to record their song, War Child will have helped reduce some of the fear felt by the many children it comes into contact with around the world.
In the past War Child has fed, clothed, healed and educated children affected by conflict on four continents. Now, as we engage with a gang of street children in Iraq, we will take them away from the violence that dominates their lives and begin a process of education which will offer them hope for the future. This is vital stuff.

We know what kind of a difference we can make in a day: we are asking the contemporary music scene to answer calls from Ali in Iraq and children in the UK to do the same.

War Child has history
On one single day in September 1995, 20 of the UK's finest bands and artists went into studios across Europe to each produce a track for "Help", the fastest-ever number one album in British music history.
That album, recorded for the War Child charity, raised more than £1.25 million to help children caught in the obscenities of the Bosnian war. Appropriately, Radiohead – whose song "Lucky" became the signature tune of "Help" – were the first band to confirm their involvement with "Help: A Day In The Life".

The 10th anniversary of that extraordinary event will be marked by "Help: A Day in the Life" on Friday, 9 September 2005. On that one single day we are asking today's artists to each record a new track, and to make history as part of the world's fastest-ever online download album.

I know there is no sign of Coldplay in the list, but it looks like something they could do. What do you think ?

willfoster6033

11-08-2005, 12:21 PM

i think that they will say its a really good idea, but they are already commited to touring at the moment and won't be able to take the time off to do it.

Marie

11-08-2005, 12:55 PM

Yeah but it would only take one day to record the song for the warchild album. I sure Coldplay could find some spare time to do it.
I'm looking forward to hearing the album, some great bands on there! :)

LifeLight

10-09-2005, 08:52 AM

I knew it ! I knew it ! Coldplay are there, too !!! :) :) :)
You can always rely on them :)
And I have another release to add to my list :)
The album will hit the shops on Sept 26 !!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

*andrea*

11-09-2005, 12:06 AM

cool!! :cool:

Nettie

18-10-2005, 12:50 PM

Coldplay have donated an exclusive live take on “Fix You” for a forthcoming charity album to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the USA.

“Hurricane Relief: Come Together Now” will feature a veritable who’s who of music stars from the old and new guard, with $15 from each album sold benefiting victims.

New Orleans natives Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino will be joined by the likes of Norah Jones, Wyclef John, James Brown, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz and Brian Wilson on the album.

Meanwhile, a huge cast of stars, including Ringo Starr, Mary J. Blige, Steven Tyler, Ozzy Osbourne, Robert Downey Jr and Gwen Stefani, appear on a cover of Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven”.

Initial details of the tracklisting for “Hurricane Relief: Come Together Now” are as follows:

Coldplay - “Fix You”
Lenny Kravitz - “Believe”
Neville Brothers - “Brothers”
Bonnie Raitt - “I Will Not Be Broken”
Various Artists - “Tears In Heaven”
Brian Wilson - “Love and Mercy”
Gloria Estefan - “Coming Out of the Dark/Always Tomorrow”
James Brown - “Try Me”
Norah Jones/Wyclef Jean - “Any Other Day”
John Fogerty - “Born On The Bayou”
Barbra Streisand - “I Believe”
Dave Matthews Band - “Louisiana Bayou”
Earth, Wind and Fire - “Devotion”
Kirk Whalum/Coolio - “When the Saints Go Marching In”
John Mayer/Aaron Neville - “Heart So Heavy”
Harry Connick Jr - “City Beneath The Sea”
Louis Armstrong - “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans”
Various Artists - “Come Together Now”
Fats Domino - “Walking To New Orleans”
Elton John - “I’m Still Standing”
Sting - “Moon Over Bourbon Street”

frostbitepanda

18-10-2005, 09:50 PM

I find it funny that Coldplay are really the only HUGELY popular band to donate a song.

Funny and totally Coldplay. :)

Nettie

18-10-2005, 10:14 PM

Indeed...

They rule! :cool:

Sienna

18-10-2005, 10:16 PM

coldplay!!!!!! :D

Flying Sparks

04-12-2005, 02:16 PM

I know this has already been in the news section, but I thought I'd remind everyone of the auction which raises money for the charity organisation BID2BEATAIDS.

Now they finally released some Coldplay items as well - I'd KILL to get one of these, but it's getting more and more expensive :embarrased:

So, for anyone who can afford these brilliant rare items: happy bidding :D

Here's the link of all of the Coldplay items:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=coldplay&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&seller=1&sass=bid2beataids

And I found a funny mistake in the text:
Composed of Chris Marttin, Kon Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman, their first full-length album was "Parachutes," which was released in the U.S. in November 2000.

Yeah, sure - Chris, Will, Guy and KONNY :lol:

Nettie

04-12-2005, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the reminder!

I would kill to be able to bid on some of those...

I genuinely covet these!

I hope genuine fans gets to win them...........................

Nettie

04-12-2005, 02:36 PM

Hun - edit your post. Its making the page all funny.... :lol:

Mrs Heathcliff

04-12-2005, 02:42 PM

"This is what 0.00001% of the world has been waiting for" :lol:

Thanks !

Nettie

04-12-2005, 02:48 PM

:lol:

Flying Sparks

04-12-2005, 03:04 PM

Even if I WOULD have the money, I couldn't bid on them.. They don't deliver to Austria :rolleyes:

an_cat

04-12-2005, 03:53 PM

lmfao Chris drew those things, right? He's an excellent artist. His drawings remind me of John Lennon's, a little (ok, quite a bit!!) :stunned: Very very cool!! :blush:

(and my handwriting looks just like his, oh my gawd :lol: )

I WANT THEM!!!

coldplay_steph

12-12-2005, 01:14 PM

Just received this email, not really sure what its all about, but here it is:

MARTIN PULLS OUT OF CHARITY GIG

Also see:
COLDPLAY
CHRIS MARTIN

COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN has pulled out of a money-raising gig for Oxfam at the last minute, despite being one of the charity's top celebrity representatives.

The event, due to take place at the end of this month (DEC05) in London, was postponed to fit around the rocker's busy schedule.

A source says, "Chris Martin has always been one of Oxfam's most high-profile supporters.

"The charity really wants his support and is willing to reschedule and relocate so he can take part."

RJ Fox

12-12-2005, 08:13 PM

:huh:

coldplay_steph

12-12-2005, 08:13 PM

:huh: I have no idea....

Flying Sparks

12-12-2005, 08:18 PM

I've already read these news, yeah.. Why did he do that :huh:

13-12-2005, 12:47 AM

Hmmm...

Texasluvsjonny

13-12-2005, 01:27 AM

After a kid and one on the way, you'd figure he'd get that fact that the withdrawal method doesn't work.......I'll get my coat! :P

Collee

13-12-2005, 03:54 AM

LMAO @ TexaslovesJonny

As for "Martin Pulling out? It sounds more like Oxfam is willing to work around the extended touring schedule. Geesh, why does the press like to portray Chris like a brat? ( rhetorical, I know)

Texasluvsjonny

13-12-2005, 03:57 AM

I don't see how Oxfam can complain. I mean the guy is a walking talking billboard for them. Give the guy a break, he may have to like put Apple's bike together in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve or somethin.

13-12-2005, 04:00 AM

:lol:

Aw.

Nicole47

13-12-2005, 04:27 AM

I'm sure there was a good reason that he had to pull out :)
Putting apples bike together lol :P

Texasluvsjonny

13-12-2005, 04:30 AM

Well he was spotted at the book store getting this.
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/8936/hackingfordummiescopy5ym.jpg

13-12-2005, 04:39 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

swim730885

13-12-2005, 04:44 AM

i'm sure there was a good reason...but the concert is after christmas

coldplay_steph

13-12-2005, 01:35 PM

After a kid and one on the way, you'd figure he'd get that fact that the withdrawal method doesn't work.......I'll get my coat! :P
:stunned:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

melbert

28-12-2005, 05:50 PM

Hi All! Oxfam America is auctioning a one-of-a-kind autographed and framed photo signed by all of Coldplay. To help support Oxfam’s “Make Trade Fair,” an awareness campaign to end unfair international trade practices, various celebrities sat for photos with renowned photographer Greg Williams. Now you can own one of these autographed, one of a kind, pieces of art – while helping victims of Katrina and Pakistan’s earthquake. In an eBay auction starting at 3 p.m. December 21 and ending 3 p.m. December 31, Oxfam America will be auctioning framed, autographed posters of Chris Martin, Colin Firth, Minnie Driver, and Djimon Hounsou. All the money raised from this auction will help Katrina victims and hundreds of thousand of displaced Pakistanis who now face a brutal winter. Check out these posters and place your bid at: http://www.oxfamauction.org.

thescientist06

28-12-2005, 05:53 PM

that's beautiful. I wish I had the money

busybeeburns

01-02-2006, 05:55 PM

http://www.coldplaying.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1306&mode=nocomments&order=0&thold=0

Michael Stipe, Chris Martin and Friends Raise Awareness of the Continued Plight of Hurricane Katrina Survivors

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe will release a charity EP featuring six versions of a song, "In the Sun," which the singer hopes will remind the public about the continued suffering of survivors of Hurricane Katrina. One version, a duet with Coldplay's Chris Martin, will premiere on the "Grey's Anatomy" post Super Bowl episode on February 5th and then will be made available for digital download exclusively through the iTunes Music Store the following day. All proceeds will go directly to Mercy Corps, via the In The Sun Foundation, to aid those in the Gulf Coast affected by the August tragedy.

"The news cycle has moved on and I don't want the public to forget about those who were affected by Katrina or to believe that everything is fine now," says Stipe, a Georgia native with family roots in the Gulf region. "Things are not fine. The storm is still impacting people's lives in very real ways and many have been left desperate. I want to remind each of us that as humans, and certainly as Americans, it is our responsibility to help those in need."

"Disasters like this require a long-term commitment to recovery," said Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer. "Michael is serving a very important need by reminding the public that this reconstruction effort is going to take years, not months."

To that end, Stipe chose to cover a powerful, anthemic ballad written by singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur, whom he became aware of through R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. "The first time Joseph and I spoke, he was in New Orleans," Stipe says, "and I had to call a New Orleans number to reach him to have that first conversation. When I saw what happened with Katrina, 'In the Sun' came to mind. He writes from a very deep, intuitive place."

When it came time to record, it wasn't hard for Stipe to recruit the artists who participated in the project. In addition to the duet with Coldplay's Chris Martin, Justin Timberlake and will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) contributed a remix of the song that will also be available for download. Also involved were Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger, who plays piano, and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, who produced the song with Stipe and Arthur at Stratosphere Sound studio in New York City.

"In The Sun" will make its primetime network debut on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," one of the most-watched television shows of the season. Produced by Touchstone Television, "Grey's Anatomy" is a medical drama about young interns struggling to become doctors and doctors struggling to remain human. "We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to debut this amazing piece of music on our Super Bowl episode of 'Grey's Anatomy.' It is all the more gratifying that the song's proceeds are going to such a worthy cause," says Executive Producer Betsy Beers.

In addition to the EP's release, a short film, also entitled "In the Sun," will air on the Sundance Channel this spring. It features interviews with Stipe, Martin, Arthur, will.i.am, Iha, historian Douglas Brinkley, hurricane survivors still trying to pick up the pieces of their lives, and many of the volunteers trying to help them do it. The film, which was directed by noted photographer and Grammy-nominated video director Danny Clinch, also includes original footage of the current state of the devastation shot over three days in early January. It was produced by cYclops LLC and 3 on the Tree Productions for Stipe's In The Sun Foundation and made possible by the Sundance Channel.

Wanting to do his part to help residents of the Gulf Coast was natural for the Decatur, Georgia-born Stipe. Not only has R.E.M spent a lot of time in New Orleans, but the band's most beloved and best-selling album, "Automatic For the People," was recorded there. "It's a city that has its own legend," he says. "It's a unique place, not only to this country but to the world. I had to do something as a Southerner. I had to do something as a public figure. The one thing I can do is sing, and it's probably the best way to get people to pay attention."

TRACKLISTING

1. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Gulf Coast Relief) (Feat. Chris Martin)
2. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (JAW Breakers Remix) (Feat. Chris Martin,
Mix by Justin Timberlake and will.i.am)
3. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Feat. Joseph Arthur)
4. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Michael Stipe)
5. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (w/ Coldplay) (Recorded Live at Austin City
Limits)
6. Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Free Acoustic Couch Rehearsal) (Michael
Stipe/Joseph Arthur)

thinker

01-02-2006, 07:20 PM

Marisa

01-02-2006, 07:29 PM

Cool! I am very interested in this! It has a remix and the one from ACL?
I'm sold. :D

victaniac

01-02-2006, 07:32 PM

Nice! Can't wait to hear those :nice:

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 07:41 PM

:cool: :)

alyssa

01-02-2006, 08:19 PM

very, very awesome. :)

i was at the gulf coast just about a month ago doing some mission work--it's unbeleivable how much more needs to be done there.

oh yeah, and a new song--cool, lol.

Nettie

01-02-2006, 09:35 PM

You can listen to snippets of the tracks at

http://www.inthesunfoundation.org/

I kinda like it!

And it's also premiering on Greys Anatomy [love that show] on February 5th (following the Super Bowl--check local listings for air times)

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 09:42 PM

thanks for the link Nettie, it sounds good! :)

Nettie

01-02-2006, 09:50 PM

Some of the lyrics [from the snippets].

I don’t know anymore what it’s for
I’m not even sure
If there is anyone who is in the sun
Will you help me to understand
Cause I’ve been caught inbetween all you wish for
And all you need/seem
Maybe you’re not even sure
What it’s for anymore than me

The gods with be with you always
The good will be with you
I know I would apologise
If I could see in your eyes
Cause when you showed me myself
You know…

victaniac

01-02-2006, 10:07 PM

The lyrics should be the same as the official In the Sun track though, right? I believe that song is a cover, Joseph Arthur is the original singer.

And thanks for the snippet link! In the Austin City Limits vid, before singing In the Sun Michael Stipe says something like "..this is from a project we're working on" and I always wondered what project and who exactly was was working on it. I thought it was just REM! The songs sound great.

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 10:09 PM

^So he does! I forgot about that! Cool! :cool:

Nettie

01-02-2006, 10:20 PM

I've prolly heard it, but couldn't remember....

Plus, still haven't seen the whole of ACL yet........ :cry: :/

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 10:23 PM

^Really? I have it, can upload for you if you like?....it was in the multimedia section a while back. The quality of the one I have isnt great though, not very clear and the sound is really tinny. :/

I'd love an mp3 of that song from ACL, i'll have to go hunt the multimedia section, must be somwhere! :idea2:

__therese

01-02-2006, 10:27 PM

i have it in great quality so just tell me if you want me to upload it

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 10:28 PM

Oooh you do!!??!!? Mine is so crap!
That would be fab!!! As long as you have time, and you dont mind? :) :kiss:

Nettie

01-02-2006, 10:30 PM

I have it on MP3, but not video. If you could hun, I'd appreciate it...:kiss:

__therese

01-02-2006, 10:31 PM

yeah, i took it from a torrent link it's really good...
i can leave the computer on while i'm asleep and it should be up tomorow.. is it sendspace that has a 1 gb limit, cause it's almost 700 mb :/

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 10:32 PM

Ermm...I dont know :/
Anyone?

__therese

01-02-2006, 10:34 PM

it does so it's uploading now.. only 320 minutes to go.. :lol:

coldplay_steph

01-02-2006, 10:43 PM

:lol:

Thankyou so much hun, really appreciated :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

Nettie

01-02-2006, 11:03 PM

Yeah, thanks Therese... :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

__therese

02-02-2006, 06:08 AM

now it's done, stupid fucker kept me from my sleep :cry: oh, and you're welcome!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3p7xak

coldplay_steph

02-02-2006, 02:07 PM

^Awww that sucks :cry:

Thankyou SO much therese, you're a star :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: x a million!

sal_m

02-02-2006, 02:33 PM

REM and Coldplay team up for charity
Stipe and Martin make sweet music together
REM's Michael Stipe has teamed up with Coldplay's Chris Martin for a charity single to continue aid for Hurricane Katrina victims.

This Sunday, following the Super Bowl (February 5) Stipe's duet with Martin on the Joseph Arthur-penned song 'In the Sun' will premiere on US television drama 'Grey's Anatomy'.

The following day it will be available for purchase solely on iTunes, with proceeds going to benefit Mercy Corps .

"The news cycle has moved on and I don't want the public to forget about those who were affected by Katrina or to believe that everything is fine now," Stipe said in a statement yesterday.

He added: "It's a unique place, not only to this country but to the world. I had to do something as a Southerner. I had to do something as a public figure. The one thing I can do is sing, and it's probably the best way to get people to pay attention."

The song features piano by Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and production by Stipe with ex-Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha.

In addition to the duet with Martin, the single will be available in a number of formats on iTunes, including a live version recorded by Coldplay and Stipe at the Texas music festival Austin City Limits earlier this year, as well as a remix by Justin Timberlake and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am.

'In The Sun' will also be featured in a documentary film of the same name, which airs on US cable network the Sundance Channel later this year. Stipe, Martin and a number of hurricane survivors are interviewed in the picture.

The full track listing of 'In the Sun' is:

Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Gulf Coast Relief) (Feat. Chris Martin)
Michael Stipe - In the Sun (JAW Breakers Remix) (Feat. Chris Martin, Mix by Justin Timberlake and will.i.am)
Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Feat. Joseph Arthur)
Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Michael Stipe)
Michael Stipe - In the Sun (w/ Coldplay) (Recorded Live at Austin City Limits)
Michael Stipe - In the Sun (Free Acoustic Couch Rehearsal) (Michael Stipe/Joseph Arthur)

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*Sarah*

02-02-2006, 02:35 PM

yaaaay!!

god, how I LOVE that song! :)

great news, thanks!

__therese

02-02-2006, 03:35 PM

welcome!
yeah, it did.. i started laughing at everything today.. people were like: she's wierd! i wonder what tipped them off :lol:

coldplay_steph

02-02-2006, 03:37 PM

:lol: crazy tired lady coming through! :lol:

It's still downloading now, i cant wait to watch it!!!! :D :kiss:

__therese

02-02-2006, 03:39 PM

yeah.. is it just me or is it funny when people say blowjob? :lol:
it really is one great gig! and they all look so friggin hot!

victaniac

06-02-2006, 05:23 AM

Ahhh how lovely!

Is anyone watching Grey's Anatomy?? The studio of In The Sun with Michael and Chris sounds so lovely! And emotional!

AmandaCA85

06-02-2006, 05:30 AM

it sounds really good, especially with the emotional backdrop of what was going on in the sitcom...

thejackdempsie

06-02-2006, 05:31 AM

the original by joseph arthur is one of the most gorgeous and haunting songs ever written...

i'm actually kinda upset that they covered it 6 different times.

it's not the same.

tyler.

http://www.myspace.com/tylersonnenberg

victaniac

06-02-2006, 05:35 AM

^ Whats wrong with covering it 6 times? It's all differen't versions with different artists, one with Stipe and the man Joseph Arthur himself! :D

it sounds really good, especially with the emotional backdrop of what was going on in the sitcom...
I was barely paying attention! :laugh3: I don't generally watch that show, but I tuned in for the In the Sun preview. I can't wait for the studio versions!

Ondes Martenot

27-03-2006, 10:34 PM

http://www.keepachildalive.org/

i have no idea if it was posted before,but i used search with "child alive" and couldn't find any related threads.
personally i think AIDS is one of the biggest problem in the world and we,people should care about it very seriously...it was said million times before,so i don't repeat it one more time.
Coldplay are one of the artists who support this idea.
we have to be proud that "our fave guys" care about most important problems and do against it.

you can also view Chris' monolog on:
http://www.keepachildalive.org/about.php#

victaniac

27-03-2006, 11:01 PM

Aw.. thanks alot for that.

Chris's Nuts

27-03-2006, 11:36 PM

...

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the heads up for that, Nik.

Okay, so I have an idea that I've been milling around in my head. We know that Coldplay is very active in many charitable organizations, and I'm sure that many people on these boards who are very conscious of the plight of those who know the meaning of the word 'survival' up close and personal. It is difficult to know what we can do, on an individual level, for those who need help. One thing is for certain, charity organizations are always needing money to help provide healthcare and basic food assistance to those in need. Even though it may not seem like a few donated dollars (or whatever currency your country uses) will make a difference, but at least it is something.

So this is my proposal: together we can choose a charity or multiple charities (perhaps ones that Coldplay support), and then, for those who are able, pledge to donate some money every month. We could start up a thread for this, and if you donate, simply post "I donated to _____ charity and I'm helping to ______"......this way we could encourage each other to give and potentially donate a lot of money if people get really into it. We could even try to have a monetary goal to reach, and a few of us could keep tally (I'd be willing). Let me know what you all think! I think we could make a difference.

victaniac

28-03-2006, 12:44 AM

That'd be beyond awesome Lunar! Great idea.. I'd definitely be willing pitch in!

Some Coldplay-supported organizations:

Make Trade Fair
Make Poverty History
Oxfam
Planet Save
Water Aid
Amnesty USA
Amnesty International

I know there's more.. I used to have them all linked in my siggy but removed them some time ago. :\

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 12:49 AM

Yes! I'm glad you like the idea, Vic! Thank you for the list of charities. Want to work together on organizing this? Considering how many people frequent this place, I'm sure we could generate a lot of attention and raise a lot of money.

Sienna

28-03-2006, 12:51 AM

im willing to do that as well, brilliant idea, btw. :kiss: im already called a tree hugger, so might as well join all of these that care not only about the enviroment but also the people that live in it.

victaniac

28-03-2006, 12:58 AM

Called a tree hugger :laugh4: :lol: Aw, bless! :heart:

I'd definitely help you organize it lunar! I'm looking for the list I had of all the organizations.. there's quite a bit. I just hope enough people show interest, I know a lot of us here are underage and can't really donate.

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:02 AM

Yay, tree huggers! :D

That's true about the underage thing...if that is the case, the 'underagers' can kindly ask their parents for assistance. :D I'm sure most parents would gladly help out as well. :)

an_cat

28-03-2006, 01:04 AM

Whoa, lunar1126, you read my mind!! When I opened this thread I thought the same thing before I saw your post, but I couldn't have said it better myself.

I'd be very, very willing to donate some of my money to a "Coldplaying Cause".

Perhaps to get people interested, and make people want to give some spare dollars, we could make this a big deal on here. At a lot of U2 shows I see people who meet at shows from forums brings big signs (such as "ZOOTOPIANS UNITED AGAINST POVERTY"). They've gotten a lot of attention from the guys. Maybe if we donated on a whole, then made signs like "Coldplaying Members for Fair Trade", brought them to our shows, it could spark some interest from the guys.

I'm not saying that that's what it'd take for ME to do it. But it could appeal to some people who may be more ambivalent about giving to charity. Make it fun and cool (almost like a giving "club"?) and it could be successful.

By the way, Nik, thanks for the link. I bought a couple of the armbands at my show back in August, but I never was aware what this cause was exactly.

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:12 AM

Danielle, I like your idea!...turning it into a club type thing. I DO want to turn it into a VERY big deal....with announcements and stickies all over the place!!! :P Just kidding....kinda.

Main thing is, I don't people to feel like they have to donate a lot. Just a few dollars here and there can go a looong way in making a difference in a someones life.

Guys, I'm really excited about this! Do you think Ian will have any concerns about it?

victaniac

28-03-2006, 01:15 AM

Maybe if we treat Ian to cookies and flowers he'll (in time and when we have enough people) create a section for this? Kinda like CFU! :cheesy:

Oh these are the Coldplay approved organizations I know of.. anyone know of any others?

1 Giant Leap (http://www.1giantleap.tv/php/summary.php?id=1&ID=)
Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.org.uk/)
Amnesty USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org/musicforhumanrights/)
Keep A Child Alive (http://www.keepachildalive.org/)
Make Poverty History (http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/)
Make Trade Fair (http://www.maketradefair.com/en/index.htm)
Oxfam (http://www.oxfam.org/)
Planetsave (http://planetsave.com/ps_mambo/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)
Silver Clef (http://www.silverclef.com/)
Stop Handgun Violence (http://www.stophandgunviolence.com/home.htm)
Water Aid (http://www.aquaplastics.org/)
World's Aids Day (http://www.worldaidsday.org/)

Other good causes
CARE (http://www.care.org/index.asp?)
Doctors without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/)
Heifer International (http://www.heifer.org/)
International Medical Corps (http://www.imcworldwide.org/index.shtml)
ONE (http://www.one.org/)
The International Rescue Committee (http://www.theirc.org/)
Unicef (http://www.unicef.org/)

an_cat

28-03-2006, 01:20 AM

Hm.... I don't know any other organizations, but I'll start scouring the internet for ones!

We'll have to make sure it's very, very reliable. We know that Amnesty, Oxfam, etc (the ones you listed) are. But a lot of times you can end up giving to something and getting completely ripped off. That's what scares a lot of people away from charity. Maybe if we make it part of this site, people will KNOW it's reliable and will want to give. A buck here, 2 bucks there, another buck here... It ALL makes a difference.

We'll have to figure this out though, along with Ian. It'd be hard to have people give THROUGH here. I don't even know how that'd work. But then again, we can't rely on people to actually donate on the sites.... that may be our only option though....

Either way, it'd take work setting up a charity "causeway" in here, but it'd be worth it!

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:25 AM

Oooo yeah, wouldn't that be great if it could have it's own section?
Vic, great list...

Here are some that I know of:
CARE (http://www.care.org/index.asp?)
Doctors without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/)
The International Rescue Committee (http://www.theirc.org/)
International Medical Corps (http://www.imcworldwide.org/index.shtml)

I have others bookmarked, but it will take me some time to find them.

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:29 AM

Yeah, I agree that any charities that we list will have to be looked into to make sure they are reputable. As for people giving 'thru' this site....I don't know how we'd set that up exactly. It would really just be an honor system type of deal and we'd have to trust that people would have enough heart not to lie about such a matter.

victaniac

28-03-2006, 01:33 AM

anitafranc

28-03-2006, 01:37 AM

wow this is a great idea Lunar! count me in
i'm willing to donate and help out any way I can

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:39 AM

I added those to the listy above lunar! :D

And definitely an_cat. Some of the organizations I listed I took from this interview where Chris was naming and talking about them.. and I wrote them down and looked them up. And others I got from from the Coldplay tour program book thing, so those are very realiable.

Not sure how we could give through this site. Maybe someone can set up a paypal account named after the charity and we can all donate there. There can be a sort of post where everyone is kept updated in how much money goes in and out. But, the person would have to be tremendously, megalistic trustworthy because anyone can run with the money.

Or! Maybe a few people can have access to the paypal account and that way if something's missing someone will know. Though again, this takes a lot of trust as well.

I thought about paypal as well, but it is too risky I'm afraid, and I don't think many people would be comfortable with that idea. :( We could just have people just donate individually and then PM someone (we could have an accountant type person) how much they were able to give. That's is one way to keep tally of the total money raised. But again, people could lie about how much they donated or if they donated at all. Humm....

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 01:44 AM

wow this is a great idea Lunar! count me in
i'm willing to donate and help out any way I can

Great, thank you! I'm so glad there is an interest to get this going. :nice:

victaniac

28-03-2006, 01:54 AM

I thought about paypal as well, but it is too risky I'm afraid, and I don't think many people would be comfortable with that idea. We could just have people just donate individually and then PM someone (we could have an accountant type person) how much they were able to give, we could keep tally that way. But again, people could lie about how much they donated or if they donated at all. Humm....
I know.. maybe if we call the section (I'm getting ahead of myself! :laugh4: Assuming we get one) something like an_cat mentioned above, "Coldplaying Members for Fair Trade" lets say, and the section can focus first on things like making banners for concerts, or making loads of small messages to pass out during the shows (maybe with the addy of the donating place we're thinking of), similar to the Happy Birthday Chris one that got media attention, and just have other means of people contributing besides donating money. If we have other ways for people to help, maybe no one will feel the need to lie about donating because they're helping out in other ways? It still doesn't guarantee it, though.

anitafranc

28-03-2006, 02:03 AM

you're welcome.. I really wish I had good ideas but I don't know how this works
maybe an_cat can ask the people in the U2 forums how they did it?

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 02:03 AM

I know.. maybe if we call the section (I'm getting ahead of myself! :laugh4: Assuming we get one) something like an_cat mentioned above, "Coldplaying Members for Fair Trade" lets say, and the section can focus first on things like making banners for concerts, or making loads of small messages to pass out during the shows (maybe with the addy of the donating place we're thinking of), similar to the Happy Birthday Chris one that got media attention, and just have other means of people contributing besides donating money. If we have other ways for people to help, maybe no one will feel the need to lie about donating because they're helping out in other ways? It still doesn't guarantee it, though.

Yeah, at some point we're just going to have to put a little faith in people. :P But true...encouraging people to help out in various ways may lessen the motive to lie. Buttons, banners, posters...all great ideas.

If this ever gets its own section, I'd love to open discussions about how people can directly and indirectly help others, either by helping out in your community or recycling more. Start a real movement!

victaniac

28-03-2006, 02:05 AM

Lunar for president! :cheesy:

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 02:08 AM

hahah. How about we all be part of a parliament instead? :D:P

anitafranc

28-03-2006, 02:11 AM

:laugh4:

an_cat

28-03-2006, 03:38 AM

you're welcome.. I really wish I had good ideas but I don't know how this works
maybe an_cat can ask the people in the U2 forums how they did it?

I most certainly will do that, asking around for ideas:D From what I notice, though, is that it is private donations (people giving directly to the charity through the websites, etc), but people really rally together and make it a big thing. They get excited about giving, etc etc.

I love the idea of having a seperate facet of this forum dedicated to the better good! I'm very into humanitarian action, so I'd be very willing to help organize this!

lunar1126

28-03-2006, 04:04 AM

^ If this has been successful with U2 fans, I'm sure we can learn a lot from how they've set it up. I agree that private donations would just be best....bypassing any complicated shared paypal type account. And yeah, the idea is just to get people revved up about helping others. Having a goal to work towards is just for motivation and for fun, but nothing too serious or too difficult to keep track of. Before we ask Ian about getting a separate section of the boards for this, we can start a thread and gauge the response...

coldplay_steph

28-03-2006, 03:26 PM

This is a great idea...i'm definatley in ;)

Here's another charity that the boys are patrons for...

http://www.silverclef.com/

iriden

28-03-2006, 03:50 PM

That is a super great idea..I agree about not using paypal, also because they take a percentage, while if people directly donate to the charity organisation I think all the money will go to them :)

zeoir

28-03-2006, 07:35 PM

Oh guys this is a great idea! I'm totally in :) And if U2 fans made it, i'm sure we can also make it happen! (I don't mean that U2 fans are somehow worse than us)

frostbitepanda

29-03-2006, 12:17 AM

Can I help out too? I think this is an excellent idea. The guys would probably appreciate this more than anything else we could ever do for them and it's a tremendously good cause.

I could make signature banners/icons and other such things if you'd like! Among other things. :) I once passed around a Make Trade Fair petition at school and sent all 76 signatures to the MTF HQ. I love getting involved.

lunar1126

29-03-2006, 12:23 AM

Great!! Everyone can get involved. This will obviously need lots of brainpower and dedication to organize it all.

frostbitepanda, :thumbsup: about the banners/icons! Sounds like a plan. And that's awesome about your MTF petition! That's exactly the sorta involvement level I'm hoping this project generates.

frostbitepanda

29-03-2006, 12:32 AM

It's the least I could do lunar!

So, I guess we would ask Ian for out own forum and get people involved?

Like there could be a pinned thread for links, graphics/promotional, FAQs and the like.

And then there could be a thread for donations to certain charities, like "Make Trade Fair = $367 so far" with people reporting in. And then other threads for organizing functions at concerts, where people going to the same gig could plan and coordinate.

I actually thought of a flyer situation. Where some fans could pass out a couple hundred flyers with the equal sign on the front, and then on the back a link, info and instructions on the bottom reading "Hold this flyer high during 'Politik' and give the world love over this." Or something. Do you know how incrediably gobsmacked the guys would be?

Anywho... just some brainstorming. :D

I'm very excited about this!

lunar1126

29-03-2006, 12:46 AM

I was thinking of waiting before asking Ian for our own section of the board, but it does seem like there is enough interest!! And yeah, there would be pinned threads about what we're all about, and separate threads for different charities is a good idea.

Love the '= poster' idea! That would be fab. At the concerts there are already MTF booths and people running around collecting signatures, but I think most people are just too caught up in the moment to be bothered to stop. Flyers to hold up during the concert would be a better way of getting people to actually pay attention to this cause. (and yeah, just imagine what kinda reaction we'd get outta the guys...! they'd be so proud of their fans! :laugh4:) We could design buttons and t-shirts and have these proceeds go to charity too.

I'm going to start making a master list of all these wonderful ideas everyone has...

frostbitepanda

29-03-2006, 12:48 AM

*Jumps about excitedly*

What do we call ourselves? I wwant to get working on graphics right away!

lunar1126

29-03-2006, 12:50 AM

I was thinking something like 'Coldplaying for a Fair World'.....but thats kinda long winded (not to mention cheesy? :lol:), even though the 'coldplaying' part works well in that context. :P Has to be something that encompasses all humanitarian work and all charities.

frostbitepanda

29-03-2006, 12:55 AM

"Coldplaying for Fair Play" ???

Nah...

Hmm. *Thinks*

putainfromage

29-03-2006, 04:13 AM

this thread rules.

iriden

29-03-2006, 09:02 AM

Love the '= poster' idea! That would be fab. At the concerts there are already MTF booths and people running around collecting signatures, but I think most people are just too caught up in the moment to be bothered to stop.
This is not so common everywhere, I didn't see anyone during their concerts in Italy collecting signatures...yet one of the problems is..when can we to realise such a thing as their gigs are going to finish real soon (at least for this tour)?
But I really love your idea Allie :nice:

crazyduckette

29-03-2006, 09:04 AM

I would be up for supporting your ideas Lunar and Frosty! :)

mainweather

29-03-2006, 12:37 PM

I love the idea!

Being in college I don't really have a whole lot of money I can give to charity so I usually donate my time, but I'm sure I can donate at least a couple dollars a month if not more. (I'm also trying to save up $3,000 for a volunteer program in London next summer so money is so freakin' tight right now :sick: )

I'd love to help any way I can. Graphics really aren't my department but anything else I would be glad to help out with.

coldplay_steph

29-03-2006, 06:19 PM

I actually thought of a flyer situation. Where some fans could pass out a couple hundred flyers with the equal sign on the front, and then on the back a link, info and instructions on the bottom reading "Hold this flyer high during 'Politik' and give the world love over this." Or something. Do you know how incrediably gobsmacked the guys would be?

Anywho... just some brainstorming. :D

I'm very excited about this!

Thats a very very cool idea!!! :cool:

victaniac

30-03-2006, 12:09 AM

Here's some other ideas I pitched to the lovely lunar!

-Posters for concerts (Something like what an_cat suggested "Coldplaying Members for Fair Trade" is nice.)

-Small slips of paper (maybe like the size of a those small cue-cards, or like the Happy Birthday Chris ones that fans made on Chris' bday) that can be passed out during concerts. Not sure what we'd put on them, maybe write a few things fans can do to help or get involved and some useful websites?

-Writing to our local shops about using fair trade coffee, rice.. etc. and we can post their replies and things. We can also help each other write formal letters (so they take it seriously) or we can design a letter everyone can use.

-Someone can design a flier and post it, so all of us can print a few and post them around our neighborhood or school bulletins or work, etc.

This is a great idea...i'm definatley in ;)

Here's another charity that the boys are patrons for...

http://www.silverclef.com/
:cheesy: thanks Steph! Didn't know about that one, will add it :nice:

Sienna

30-03-2006, 12:24 AM

This is the reason why i love this forum. we are all a big happy family of coldplay fans that aside of rambling on about them, we also care about our enviroment and the people in it, as they do.
im 100 with your ideas and more that happy to help in any way i can!
:heart:

anitafranc

30-03-2006, 06:41 AM

those are great ideas victaniac
I like Coldplaying Members for Fair Trade

Jenjie

30-03-2006, 04:47 PM

Bid on some pieces of music history at the Rock 'n' Roll Auction & Concert Preview Party on Wednesday night at the Pageant.

An announcement of upcoming concerts at UMB Bank Pavilion is a highlight of the annual event, at which music fans buy items autographed by some of their favorite artists. Proceeds benefit Kids Alive and Music Alive music programs at St. Cecilia Academy, Carlane Middle School Music Camp and Webster Community Music Schools.

Guitars bearing the autographs of top stars are always big sellers, with the bidding usually starting about $1,500. Signed posters are also popular, and this year's selection will feature such artists as David Bowie, 50 Cent, the Allman Brothers, Coldplay and Elvis Costello.

A Rolling Stones package includes a tour poster, set list, backstage pass and a photo of each Stone. A U2 package features similar items, but none of the U2 or Stones items are autographed.

Billy Idol signed a wedding guest book ("White Wedding," get it?). Cedric the Entertainer signed copies of the two "Barbershop" DVDs.

Personality Smash of KFTK (97.1) and KTVI-TV (Channel 2) will be the host, and Mark Howald of Ivey-Selkirk will be the auctioneer.

Admission is $10 without an invitation. A silent auction begins at 5 p.m., followed by the concert announcements at 6:30 and the auction at 7.

[More info about the auction can be found at the UMB Bank Pavilion.]

lunar1126

30-03-2006, 11:14 PM

Ok, just to summarize everything so far:

Main idea: Create a club of Coldplay fans that wish to individually do their small part to help those who need it most, and collectively attempt to make a difference. Together we can promote a spirit of giving by following the example Coldplay has set. We can support charities, raise awareness for selected issues at concerts, as well as in our own communities, and encourage each other to get involved and take action in any way that we can. Hopefully we will be able to create a separate section on these boards dedicated to organizing and coordinating these efforts (please Ian??). :)

Some ideas: (thanks an_cat, Vic and Frostbitepanda for your great ideas, and everyone else who has expressed interest so far!) :kiss:

* Donating to charity: a few dollars can go a long way, especially if we all manage to save a little and give a little. It would be fun to set up different threads for separate charities and keep track of how much money is donated to each one. Charities can include ones that Coldplay supports, as well as any others that we find creditable and worthy. Of course keeping a reliable record of how much money is being donated is a tricky business. Victaniac had the wonderful idea of setting up a group email account to which ‘donation (email) receipts’ could be forwarded (after donating, an email confirmation including your donated amount usually follows, so we'd just send that along to the group email). Logistics need to be worked out, but a few people could have access to the email to keep the group up to speed about donation progress. Any other ideas in regard to this?

* As an off shoot from the charity idea, I think it would be great to sponsor a child through Save the Children (http://www.savethechildren.org/sponsorship/index.asp?stationpub=hpbasbutton). We would need to pool together the equivalent/minimum of $28 dollars a month…maybe we could open a paypal account just for this? Please check out the website. :nice:

* Make signs, posters/banners, and flyers to hand out at concerts to get other fans attention and hey, maybe even the guys’ attention too. :P Information on these could include useful websites and ideas how people can get more involved. We could have volunteer sign up sheets for each show for people to print and pass information out, etc. This tour is almost over, but if we get organized really quickly maybe we can do something for the Isle of Wright show in June. Frostbitepanda had the awesome idea of making flyers with the MTF equal sign on the front, with links and info on the back, including instructions reading (i.e.) "Hold this flyer high during 'Politik' and give the world love over this." (like the Happy Birthday Chris signs). :laugh4:

* Making posters and stuff could be expensive…one idea would be to design a club logo/club title by which we could identify ourselves, and then make our own buttons/t-shirts which we could sell (to ourselves and to others). Perhaps the extra money generated here could be put toward group project costs? Since there are so many talented souls on these boards, we could have a little contest for a group statement and logo! Yay, fun! :D

* Design a flier that we can all post around our neighborhood, on school bulletins or at work, etc.

* Write to local shops about using fair trade coffee, rice, etc or even higher up governmental offices about issues we are passionate about, and then post any responses we get. We can also help each other write formal letters (so they take it seriously) or we can design a form letter everyone can use.

If we got our own section we could have:
* Stickied threads for FAQs, charity links, group graphics, flyers, etc, promotional activities, etc
* Threads where we can bounce ideas off each other on how we can take a more active role in helping others.
* Stimulating threads discussing global issues (AIDS, global warming, famine, overpopulation, etc etc). It is important that we learn from each other and better educate ourselves.

Here is a list of Coldplay approved organizations complied by the wonderful Victaniac:
1 Giant Leap (http://www.1giantleap.tv/php/summary.php?id=1&ID=)
Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.org.uk)
Amnesty USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org/musicforhumanrights/)
Keep A Child Alive (http://www.keepachildalive.org/)
Make Poverty History (http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/)
Make Trade Fair (http://www.maketradefair.com/en/index.htm)
Oxfam (http://www.oxfam.org/)
Planetsave (http://planetsave.com/ps_mambo/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)
Silver Clef (http://www.silverclef.com/)
Stop Handgun Violence (http://www.stophandgunviolence.com/home.htm)
Water Aid (http://www.aquaplastics.org/)
World's Aids Day (http://www.worldaidsday.org/)

Other good causes:
CARE (http://www.care.org/index.asp?)
Doctors without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/)
Heifer International (http://www.heifer.org/)
International Medical Corps (http://www.imcworldwide.org/index.shtml)
ONE (http://www.one.org/)
The International Rescue Committee (http://www.theirc.org/)
Unicef (http://www.unicef.org/)

I'll PM Ian and have him come in here and take a look at what we are proposing...I'm hoping he likes the idea! :sneaky: If you guys can think of anything else, post it here! :)