Coldplaying Christmas Project 2010?

[Technicolor Liver]

OFFICIAL IDEA:

Ok if we get enough people, the idea would be to send in a festive photo of yourself, your family, etc. that I would gather into a video. You can also request to add some text on your picture or anything else special! :D If you are willing to participate, just check yes above and say your name so I can add it to the list below. We are trying to find an estimate on how many people and it would be good to know by about the 5th of December! :thumbsup: THE DEADLINE FOR PHOTOS IS SUNDAY DECEMBER 12!

List of people:

Technicolor Liver
laga
Technicolor Sparks
Paulinha coldplay
hayleequinn

[laga]

hi
I say video!

Oh, yeah, we could do it in a powerpoint video type thing! :dance:
I didnt even think of that.

yep, one picture after another with music and it would be easier to make and coordinate and to send it to cause you upload it to YouTube and post the link.

[Technicolor Sparks]

I will post my idea on here too:

We all take photos of ourselves in front of our Christmas lights, or holding a sign with a Christmas greeting (essentially a large Christmas card all on one side of the paper), or wearing a Santa hat, whatever you want.
Then someone (presumably Technicolor Liver, since he offered in his original post) puts all the photos (or videos) together in video and sends it to Coldplay!

[Technicolor Liver]

I say both because I have Final Cut Pro and it would be soooooo easy for me to put everyone's video/picture together and put it on a DVD! :D

[Paulinha coldplay]

It's not expensive send a christmas card for another country!
I think we all can send them, no?:\

[Technicolor Sparks]

We could set it to Christmas Lights! :dance:
(ie having Christmas Lights playing in the background because it is so epic)

[Technicolor Liver]

Yes on Christmas Lights! :D
And I'm not sure how much it would cost to send it! :thinking:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Could we not email them the file? Or do you think it would be too large?

[laga]

sending a christmas card would be too difficult to organise cuz it would have to be like last time, someone would have to collect them and and give them to the guys and I don't know if someone at their HQ would be willing to do that, or if it would be alright to send lots and lots of individual cards from different parts of the world to the Beehive, it could look messy.

[Paulinha coldplay]

sending a christmas card would be too difficult to organise cuz it would have to be like last time, someone would have to collect them and and give them to the guys and I don't know if someone at their HQ would be willing to do that, or if it would be alright to send lots and lots of individual cards from different parts of the world to the Beehive, it could look messy.

Understand... :(

So, are you thinking in a video? With our pics?

[laga]

Could we not email them the file? Or do you think it would be too large?

you could e-mail the link and upload the thing to rapidshare or youtube if it's a video

[Technicolor Liver]

Ok so I think we should send eCards and videos. :thinking:
So they can send a postcard virtually or a video?

[Technicolor Liver]

NEWEST IDEA: Send a DVD/Youtube link to Coldplay with our pictures/videos.

Does that seem good?

[Paulinha coldplay]

How it works?

[Technicolor Sparks]

I think if anyone sends an ecard, that can just be on their own. We should just keep it as a video with pictures, and actual video clips.

[laga]

Ok so I think we should send eCards and videos. :thinking:
So they can send a postcard virtually or a video?

not to sound rude, but I doubt they have time to open hundreds of e.cards, but a 5 minute video with pictures would be more likely to work.

[Technicolor Liver]

Well I was thinking that it could be a postcard style picture with their picture on the left and a little bit of writing on the right? Does that make sense? :confused:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Yeah, come to think of it, maybe we should cut out the video clips and keep it to photos only.

[Technicolor Sparks]

Well I was thinking that it could be a postcard style picture with their picture on the left and a little bit of writing on the right? Does that make sense? :confused:

OMG YES! Great idea!

[coldplayisawesome]

sending a video composed of pictures would be cool, or a giant picture of our pictures :wacko:

[Paulinha coldplay]

A video with our pics!! That's enough!

[Technicolor Liver]

But don't you want your picture to say anything?

[kjones31]

If you did a video with the postcard thing, it would take forever! Try reading all those messages, maybe keeping it much more simple where people take a single photo, anywhere where they are celebrating the holidays, and if they want hold up a card saying whatever (Peace, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Let it snow.. etc)

[Technicolor Sparks]

They would love to see pictures of all their beautiful/handsome fans! :wacko:

[Technicolor Liver]

Ok here's an idea. Maybe I can just add a little sentence credit on the photo saying "Merry Christmas from Bob in Brazil." Or something like that but whatever you want. :confused:

[coldplayisawesome]

If you did a video with the postcard thing, it would take forever! Try reading all those messages, maybe keeping it much more simple where people take a single photo, anywhere where they are celebrating the holidays, and if they want hold up a card saying whatever (Peace, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Let it snow.. etc)

indeed, i think keeping it simple like this would be best.
and then the video could just have a title slide that says Happy Holidays or whatever :shrug:

[Lore]

I say it's too soon to make another cping project (sending things to coldplay) and there's no time to organize a good thing

[Paulinha coldplay]

Noo, it's a pic with us and our christmas trees, or other things, I don't know! ahuahuaa

[laga]

If you did a video with the postcard thing, it would take forever! Try reading all those messages, maybe keeping it much more simple where people take a single photo, anywhere where they are celebrating the holidays, and if they want hold up a card saying whatever (Peace, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Let it snow.. etc)

that's what I'm thinking of, your christmas picture (you can hold a sign with ashort message, or add it on paint or photoshop) and then put all the pics together in a video. It could be done with Windows Movie Maker or something.

[Technicolor Sparks]

Would that be a lot of work for you?
If it's too much, everyone could always hold a little sign that says their name and where they live. :shrug:
edit: or just photoshop their own message in, so that it's less work for you. Plus it also cancels out the possibility of mixing up photos with names.

[Technicolor Liver]

No not too much! :D
Depends on the deadline because I start Christmas break on Dec. 18th so depending on when we would try and send it, I could easily do it! :D

[laga]

I could put the pictures together using Windows Movie Maker

[Technicolor Liver]

I kind of want to edit it too but let's discuss that part later. :D

[Technicolor Sparks]

Lucky! I finish on the 8th, but I have exams after that until the 20th. :disappointed:

[Paulinha coldplay]

I don't know how to use that programs... Sorry! I wanted to help you!:confused:

[laga]

I say it's too soon to make another cping project (sending things to coldplay) and there's no time to organize a good thing

but this isn't such an epic project, it's more simple and we're not involving them directly cause we wouldn't be sending anything, just a link to a video. :shrug:

[Lore]

I say it's too soon to make another cping project (sending things to coldplay) and there's no time to organize a good thing

*feels ignored*

Anyway, things like these take time, that's why I said that. Even to organize the secret santa which is between coldplayers or the awards (which are totally online) take like 3 months

[Technicolor Sparks]

Maybe we should let Anthony edit, because he took the initiative to actually make the thread and such. :P

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah the only hard part is getting the link to them! :thinking:

[laga]

I kind of want to edit it too but let's discuss that part later. :D

you can do it! :) and if you have a better programme great cause WMM does not have so many effects.

[Paulinha coldplay]

But it's a very simple project, just to make us happy at the christmas!:)

[Technicolor Sparks]

Can't you just email them the link??

And you should set a deadline. People don't need ages to take a photo, so if they don't get it in on time, then they just won't get to be in the video.

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah I have Final Cut Pro which was used to edit Napoleon Dynamite! :thumbsup:

[laga]

*feels ignored*

Anyway, things like these take time, that's why I said that. Even to organize the secret santa which is between coldplayers or the awards (which are totally online) take like 3 months

I replied to your post :kiss:

we're improvising a bit :lol:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Yeah I have Final Cut Pro which was used to edit Napoleon Dynamite! :thumbsup:

sweet! Just totally pro. :cool:

[Technicolor Liver]

NEWEST UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We need a deadline to send in photos (possibly videos) so I can edit!
Are we clear on the actual project idea?

[Lore]

yeah but sending them stuff constantly would make future projects less exciting for them D:

[laga]

Can't you just email them the link??

And you should set a deadline. People don't need ages to take a photo, so if they don't get it in on time, then they just won't get to be in the video.

this^^^and a link can be sent by e-mail to Debs or to Anchorman and it can be put here and on Facebook. It's not impossible for them to find out.

[Technicolor Liver]

yeah but sending them stuff constantly would make future projects less exciting for them D:

Yeah but this isn't a huge project like postcards it's just a little Christmas gift thanking them for everything ESPECIALLY the boat trip and the Q&A's! That was such a generous act even though it's only for 100 of us.

[Paulinha coldplay]

yeah but sending them stuff constantly would make future projects less exciting for them D:

I don't think so...:\ We're so amazed with the song, with everything!

[laga]

yeah but sending them stuff constantly would make future projects less exciting for them D:

once a year is not that constant :thinking:

edit: PFFA project was 2008
and this one would not be that huge :\
it would not make it less exciting IMO

[Technicolor Sparks]

We should probably have the link sent to Coldplay by a week before Christmas (that way we know for sure that they haven't left for holidays yet. )
So that puts us to December 18th at the latest, which is a Sunday. But that's a weekend, so maybe we should have it to them by the Friday, which is December 16th?

And depending on how long it would take you to put together the video (let's say it takes 5 days, just in case something comes up), photos should be in by December 11th?

Yes? No?

[Paulinha coldplay]

For me that's ok!
And how many people will to participate?

[laga]

I say yes, the editing is what takes longer, taking a picture and sending it just takes about an hour!

[Technicolor Liver]

Yes! :D
That's sounds super good!
I think we should also try to tell someone who is trying to meet them at the Bakery so they could do it directly. :thinking:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Yes! :D
That's sounds super good!
I think we should also try to tell someone who is trying to meet them at the Bakery so they could do it directly. :thinking:

You mean, burn it to a DVD and give them the hard copy?
If we could find someone in London who would be willing to burn the link to a DVD then that would be awesome!

[Paulinha coldplay]

Yes! :D
That's sounds super good!
I think we should also try to tell someone who is trying to meet them at the Bakery so they could do it directly. :thinking:

To record the video and deliver to them?

[Lore]

once a year is not that constant :thinking:

I'd rather wait for an awesome idea and not just a random video. Something which means time and dedication from us and they would appreciate and notice. Not something prepared in just a few days

[Technicolor Liver]

They could try to deliver a DVD or just give them a paper with the link on it? :confused:

[kjones31]

You should attach a poll to this thread to get a much more accurate number figure of who would want to participate, and I think keep it to photos, video is to much.

[laga]

You mean, burn it to a DVD and give them the hard copy?
If we could find someone in London who would be willing to burn the link to a DVD then that would be awesome!

at the meet and greet in the Christmas Gigs :whistle:

[Technicolor Liver]

Ok I'll add a poll! :D

[JackZ]

im definitely willing to participate, its very simple and a great idea

[Technicolor Sparks]

Oh my goodness, I have to decide what to wear, where to take my photo, how I'll do my hair & makeup....!!! :dance::awesome:

[Technicolor Liver]

What should the poll be?

[laga]

I'd rather wait for an awesome idea and not just a random video. Something which means time and dedication from us and they would appreciate and notice. Not something prepared in just a few days

you make me feel bad :\...we are making an effort...we can always do an awesome thing next year with something LP5 related.

[kjones31]

Would you like to participate in a photo video for coldplay?

[Paulinha coldplay]

Yeah, any person who lives in London can make a video and deliver to them! We can also do this!

[Lore]

you make me feel bad :\...we are making an effort...we can always do an awesome thing next year with something LP5 related.

I didn't mean to :( I was just posting my opinion

[kjones31]

Opinion's are good! No worries Lore!! :D

[Paulinha coldplay]

Lore, any person who lives in London can make a video and deliver to them! Why we can't do this?
It's Christmas!! Christmas Lights!!! *__*

[Technicolor Liver]

Well if we get enough people willing to do it then it's a go! :D
But if not, we can always wait until next year for a big project.

[Lore]

of course you can, I just don't see the point :blank: but it's just me I guess

it's almost december, I'd rather wait a little and make a great thing instead of forcing this and do it quickly without getting great results

[Technicolor Sparks]

Anthony, maybe you should add an update in the first post to let people know exactly what the project is. That way people will know what they have to do, when the deadline is, etc.

[Technicolor Liver]

When's the deadline then?

[Megalomania]

of course you can, I just don't see the point :blank: but it's just me I guess

it's almost december, I'd rather wait a little and make a great thing instead of forcing this and do it quickly without getting great results

This. . . it's not a bad idea, but in all honesty it needs more time than we can give it as Christmas is so close. . . :\

[Technicolor Sparks]

I would say December 11th or 12th?

[laga]

I don't think it's that bad actually, if you want to wait it's fine...
I'd be willing to participate because if done properly, it could work really well. It could be done, not as a super project but as a thank you for the Christmas Light song and video and for taking Coldplaying into account when making it. It does not have to go unnoticed.

[Technicolor Sparks]

I think it's just a nice little type of Christmas card, letting them know how much we appreciate the new song, the boat trip, and all that.

Just because it's small doesn't mean they won't enjoy it. :shrug:

[Lore]

I think it's just a nice little type of Christmas card, letting them know how much we appreciate the new song, the boat trip, and all that.

Just because it's small doesn't mean they won't enjoy it. :shrug:

I think they already know that :uhoh: they've met lots of fans in the past days

[Technicolor Sparks]

Not the fans who are too far away to go to London. :disappointed::bigcry:

[Paulinha coldplay]

I think it's just a nice little type of Christmas card, letting them know how much we appreciate the new song, the boat trip, and all that.

Just because it's small doesn't mean they won't enjoy it. :shrug:

And doesn't mean that other projects (big projects) can not be created later!

[Technicolor Liver]

Well I say if we get 20 or so people we could do it?

[Paulinha coldplay]

Not the fans who are too far away to go to London. :disappointed::bigcry:

+1 :\

[Paulinha coldplay]

Well I say if we get 20 or so people we could do it?

I think yes!!:D
And probably the most of fans that lives far away from london!

[laga]

I'd say more than 20 :uhoh: then it would be a little weird, make it 100. I do believe someone will be interested.

[Technicolor Sparks]

Well I say if we get 20 or so people we could do it?

Haha if we don't get enough people I'll just take a bunch of photos of myself in disguises! :P

[Technicolor Liver]

100? Is that what we're going for? :\

[laga]

Haha if we don't get enough people I'll just take a bunch of photos of myself in disguises! :P

:lol: but it would be the same Christmas tree in the background :laugh3:

[Paulinha coldplay]

100?? Is too much! No?

[Technicolor Sparks]

:lol: but it would be the same Christmas tree in the background :laugh3:

I'll take some out in the snow, some in front of the tree, some eating Christmas cookies! :P Haha they'll be like "ummm isn't that the same girl..?"

[Technicolor Liver]

Well we still have two weeks to get people so it could happen! :D
I don't think we should give up yet! :thumbsup:

[laga]

I don't think so...we can get that many people, by tomorrow those who are now sleeping would be able to see the thread and we'll know if it's worth the try making it or not, but if people are interested I think they would join, especially if they have not met the band in person to thank them...

[kjones31]

I think 100 is a good amountish.. 20 would seem a little odd and I wouldn't want to do it if that was the case. :/

[Technicolor Sparks]

I'm sure more people will want to do it. It's not like it's difficult to take a photo and upload it.

Speaking of which, would you like us to email you our photos, or upload them somewhere?

[Technicolor Liver]

How about somewhere between 20-100? :lol:
I'm really hoping for 50+! :D

[laga]

I think 100 is a good amountish.. 20 would seem a little odd and I wouldn't want to do it if that was the case. :/

yep, that's why we need to wait to see how many would be interested.

[Technicolor Liver]

I think probably just uploading it through imageshack would work right?

[Technicolor Sparks]

If there are too many people to fit all the photos into one loop of the song, are you just going to keep looping the song?

[Technicolor Liver]

yep, that's why we need to wait to see how many would be interested.

Yeah before we get too concerned with taking photos we need to get a lot more people! :smug:

[Paulinha coldplay]

Agree, let's wait until tommorrow... Well, is tomorrow... Until night.

[laga]

I think there are about 6 of us willing to send pictures, we'd be looping the pictures not the song! :D

Just a joke, but I think it could work, lots of photos fit into a 3 minutes song.

[Technicolor Liver]

If there are too many people to fit all the photos into one loop of the song, are you just going to keep looping the song?

Well I'll figure that out in two days I guess! :lol:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Yes. Let's wait and see! :dance:

[Technicolor Liver]

Well now we should try and promote it! :D
Ok go!!! :escaping:

[Paulinha coldplay]

I think there are about 6 of us willing to send pictures, we'd be looping the pictures not the song! :D

Just a joke, but I think it could work, lots of photos fit into a 3 minutes song.

Yeah, how many seconds for every photo? We need to wait the people, for see who's going to participate.

[Technicolor Liver]

Well however long the song is divided by the number of pictures would add up to the amount each picture will last for! :thumbsup:

[kjones31]

In your first post you should clarify it a bit, saying perhaps like we are going to try and get an estimate and if we get enough people then we will go ahead with the project. Set a date for when you would decided to do so. Does that make sense? Or am I just babbling on ;)

[coldplayisawesome]

of course you can, I just don't see the point :blank: but it's just me I guess

it's almost december, I'd rather wait a little and make a great thing instead of forcing this and do it quickly without getting great results

maybe we should plan this for Christmas 2011 instead :P

[Technicolor Liver]

I'm going to add a list of names so we would know who still needs to send a picture in! :D

[Technicolor Sparks]

Ok well I've got an essay to write, but I will come back and do some promoting later! :escaping:

[Megalomania]

maybe we should plan this for Christmas 2011 instead :P

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. . . and by then, LP5 will be released and maybe we'll have an even better idea to base the Christmas project on!

We don't want to send the boys something rushed, do we?

[Lore]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. . . and by then, LP5 will be released and maybe we'll have an even better idea to base the Christmas project on!

We don't want to send the boys something rushed, do we?

why do I always agree with you? :lol:

:kiss:

[laga]

In your first post you should clarify it a bit, saying perhaps like we are going to try and get an estimate and if we get enough people then we will go ahead with the project. Set a date for when you would decided to do so. Does that make sense? Or am I just babbling on ;)

yes, that would be good. To update what this is about. By tomorrow we'll know if there a decent amount of people to make this work. (or let's wait til Wednesday, maybe after they hear the song they'd be more willing to do it :P )

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah there is always next year! :D
But I still think we should wait for a few days just in case! :D
Can the people that disagree agree with that? :confused:

[laga]

Yeah there is always next year! :D
But I still think we should wait for a few days just in case! :D
Can the people that disagree agree with that? :confused:

:lol:

if most people think we should wait, then let's wait...
I do think this could work, though

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah it's just an idea! :D
But maybe more people will log on tomorrow and say yes because it is nighttime in a lot of places.

[Paulinha coldplay]

Ok, let's wait the people...:confused:

[Technicolor Liver]

Ok! :D

[hayleequinn]

I would like to do this :)

[Technicolor Liver]

Yah! :dance:

[hayleequinn]

Cool! So if this all pans out, where do we send the pictures?

[Bonus_mosher]

It's all been left to the last minute for this:

had you came up with the idea a month or so ago then it could have been all arranged properly.
plus, it's not really unique anymore, we need to think outside the box and do something a little more original. :)

[busybeeburns]

I'm up for something easy like providing a picture or short for a video. I don't think you have time for anything else. Besides there is no postal address anymore.

[AnnaElisabeth]

I'd rather wait for an awesome idea and not just a random video. Something which means time and dedication from us and they would appreciate and notice. Not something prepared in just a few days

I clicked 'YES' to participate at first but then I kind of changed my mind... I agree with you, Lore, I think it's better to do something that needs a bit more effort. :shrug:

[Bonus_mosher]

I clicked 'YES' to participate at first but then I kind of changed my mind... I agree with you, Lore, I think it's better to do something that needs a bit more effort. :shrug:

we should get AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN.
and assemble outside the beehive and christmas carol the shit out of them.
We would be the best christmas carol choir ever.

[LVI56]

Something simple sounds good, but I do agree with Lore on making something bigger, perhaps a good luck with LP5 thing.

[AnnaElisabeth]

we should get AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN.
and assemble outside the beehive and christmas carol the shit out of them.
We would be the best christmas carol choir ever.

"christmas carol the shit out of them"

:laugh3:

That would be kind of neat, though :wacko:

[Bonus_mosher]

"christmas carol the shit out of them"

:laugh3:

That would be kind of neat, though :wacko:

You'd be right at the front, no excuses - we know you can sing!
I'd be at the back and STAYING AWAY FROM THE BUDWEISER, :P

[AnnaElisabeth]

You'd be right at the front, no excuses - we know you can sing!
I'd be at the back and STAYING AWAY FROM THE BUDWEISER, :P

:blush:

Hahaha, they'd be so impressed with us though that they'll give us beer afterwards :smug:

[anacaren08]

I think this would be cool, why not?if it is simple then there's still room for us to do something more creative later on

[Bonus_mosher]

Where's the 'Sitting on the fence' option in the poll?
I'd like to outwardly express my indecisiveness.

[Cyan Kat]

It does seem a little rushed and I'm still not certain what the project actually is

[Nattatouille]

we should get AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN.
and assemble outside the beehive and christmas carol the shit out of them.
We would be the best christmas carol choir ever.

I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN.

[Bonus_mosher]

I WANT THIS TO HAPPEN.

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM COLDPLAYING DOT COM.

sorted.

[Nattatouille]

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM COLDPLAYING DOT COM.

sorted.

:lol: We somehow have to fit oh's in there though because we're all dead impressive at oh-ing.

[Bonus_mosher]

fo' sho'
We'll have front singers doing this,
then we'll have backing singers in the background singing oh's
making it sound super awesome.

win.

[Cyan Kat]

How about people send in themselves singing that then cut bits and put them together to make a group choir via youtube videos ?

[AnnaElisabeth]

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
FROM COLDPLAYING DOT COM.

sorted.

:thumbsup:

[Nattatouille]

fo' sho'
We'll have front singers doing this,
then we'll have backing singers in the background singing oh's
making it sound super awesome.

win.

Indeed. It's a Christmas card with a difference.

[Noémie]

This project is really exciting and I wanna thank the person(s) who had the idea! :)
This forum and fandom are awesome (just saying) :cool:



it's almost december, I'd rather wait a little and make a great thing instead of forcing this and do it quickly without getting great results

I have to agree with Lore though.

Even the SIMPLEST project takes time. Because we're thousands of people in here and it takes time to organize something with everyone!

You'd also have to be a bit more specific about what you really wanna do. (maybe put a link to a bunch of photos/videos you'd like our project to resemble, so that we can have a more precise idea?)

If you want everyone to take a picture of him/her in front of his/her Christmas tree (at least this is what I understood?) I wouldn't be able to do it cause in my family our tree arrives 3-4 days before Christmas. This can be a difficulty for other people. I'm just giving an example. :)

But I'd LOVE to show Coldplay our recognition and gratitude for everything they've given us and are still giving us (tomorrow's the big day!!! can't wait for our little Christmas present :))
So thanks a lot for the idea!!! :)
But maybe it'd be better to organize it another time. :)

[a-chan]

Cool idea, but I agree with Lore, if we want to do sthg for this christmas, it's a little bit too short! I remember it took a lot of time for the Postcard from far away project....(I miss the jaffa cakes discussions XD)

[Dan 6N]

I'm in! We should definitely do something!

[marie/pims]

I'd be glad to do something but I think it will be tricky.We might need more time.I know I can't photograph myself in front of my Christmas tree because I'm in uni and I'm not going back home until the 22nd and I won't have access to the internet there, or very little access.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I don't mean to sound like an elitist downer or anything, because I really like people thinking creatively and working together and all that for such kind and generous things :D.

But...this is *kind of* how the Postcards project started with Lore...something for Christmas, if I remember correctly, and we started planning that in like October or something. I just think it's too late in the game. Yes, I don't deny they'd appreciate something small just as much as they'd appreciate something large, but it's not about the size or the thought or anything like that: it's about simply leaving enough time to DO it properly. And I'll tell you that the Postcards Project took a lot of time and effort and planning between me and Lore and lots of others--I spent more time on helping to put together that project than I did on my university work that semester :P. Because I wanted to, of course (I hate uni :P), but I'm just saying that it takes a lot of time and effort and this deadline is raaather close.

I also think it's a very cute idea, but it's just...kind of been done (that's the elitist part :\). I'd love to participate in another project like Postcards because it was so much fun and so rewarding in tons of ways, but I think if we do something like that again, it should be a wholly unique idea...and maybe a bit farther down the line, because it becomes less special when we present them with stuff every year or so. It's less of a surprise, and that's a big part of the specialness, if you ask me.

Sorry if that sounds mean or anything, I just think it needs more time and thought for it to come together in any sort of way :\.

[Lore]

exactly!

[Lore]

we should get AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN.
and assemble outside the beehive and christmas carol the shit out of them.


:lol:

[notlost92]

But...this is *kind of* how the Postcards project started with Lore...something for Christmas, if I remember correctly, and we started planning that in like October or something. I just think it's too late in the game. Yes, I don't deny they'd appreciate something small just as much as they'd appreciate something large, but it's not about the size or the thought or anything like that: it's about simply leaving enough time to DO it properly. And I'll tell you that the Postcards Project took a lot of time and effort and planning between me and Lore and lots of others--I spent more time on helping to put together that project than I did on my university work that semester :P. Because I wanted to, of course (I hate uni :P), but I'm just saying that it takes a lot of time and effort and this deadline is raaather close.

yup, it was the very beginning of October, wasn't it? :thinking: It was when they announced the Prospekt's tracklisting, I remember :P it took so much time and effort to pull it together, and it involved getting help from Coldplay HQ (thanks, Debs!) and everything... I think we should just hold off and wait until LP5 gets closer and they give us more inspiration- perhaps a song called "Chocolate on our Doorstep", for example, which would tell us exactly what they want us to do for them :P

Haha, I pulled all-nighters while we worked on PFFA, not because of my work, but because I couldn't get off the project thread :lol: Jaffa cakes...

[Lore]

I remember organizing the thread and working on it while I was at school --> cping is not good for students D:

Anyway, I agree with Zoe

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

Goddamnit, guys, you're making me really want Jaffa Cakes :bigcry:

But holy hell, that project...it was SO much fun, but it was like a full-time job (one that I actually enjoyed, though :P)

Agree with Zoe as well :D

[a-chan]

Haha, I pulled all-nighters while we worked on PFFA, not because of my work, but because I couldn't get off the project thread :lol: Jaffa cakes...
:awesome: miss that too!! Tha wait until the distribution was the best part I remember... :lol:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I remember I skipped class the day we knew the video would come out :lol:. That's a big deal for me to skip class: I seriously only do it for Coldplay-related things or emergencies.

And I remember spending a lot of time waiting for various emails from Debs...oh, memories :wacky:

Anyway, my point is that we started to plan this in October so we could have it done by Christmas, and in the end we had to extend it to January anyway for various reasons, so you can see how long it really does take.

[Lore]

I remember the WAKE UP LORE! posts

it was weird :freak:

And when Debs told us she could get a PO Box for us, she was so nice

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I almost thanked her in person two years later this week for all that she did for us, but I didn't want to make it sound like I was trying to be all "LOOK AT ME, I'M ONE OF THE ONES THAT DID THAT PROJECT, REMEMBER ME?" so I didn't say anything :P.

[a-chan]

I remember the WAKE UP LORE! posts


:laugh3: I remember everybody's fuss and Debs wanting to wait for you since you started all this.... We owe you and everybody who organised it BIG TIME :hug:

[AnnaElisabeth]

I almost thanked her in person two years later this week for all that she did for us, but I didn't want to make it sound like I was trying to be all "LOOK AT ME, I'M ONE OF THE ONES THAT DID THAT PROJECT, REMEMBER ME?" so I didn't say anything :P.

Oh, you should have! She would have been super lovely about it, I'm sure :nice:

[Lore]

:laugh3: I remember everybody's fuss and Debs wanting to wait for you since you started all this.... We owe you and everybody who organised it BIG TIME :hug:



The thing I liked most about this is that it was a big chance to meet new people here in the board :blush: :hug:

[Noémie]

You guys make me wanna be a part of a big project like Postcards From Far Away. ;)
It was an AMAZING project that I'll never forget - THANK YOU for that!! :)
I can't imagine how it must have been to organize it!
I hope I'll be able to do that one day. Must be cool :cool:

[Lore]

I'd love to have something like that again, but something original and well planned of course :)

[laga]

First of all, no idea what Jaffa cakes are but you all seem obsessed with them, so they must be good! :P

Joking aside, I really got involved in this cause I thought it would work and it was a good idea to thank the guys for these last few days and all the surprises they’ve given us as fans and also as a community. I have not been around here as a member for long, therefore I don’t really know how the whole PFFA project worked. I wasn’t here and I could not follow the day by day progress, so well, basically thank you for pointing out the lack of time thing.

I think in a way it was taken into account, hence the idea of doing something in a virtual way, since it would be easier to coordinate. I wasn’t the one who initiated this project of a project (or whatever you want to call it :P) but I think it was never meant to be as ambitious as the PFFAP. It was something simpler, smaller.

Now, I understand your reasons for not agreeing with it and that’s why I think it has been a bit of a disappointment seeing this might not work since we got excited with it at first. The thing is, if something is going to be done, I feel it should have the consent and the blessing of the majority of the community since that’s why, even if we are all different, we are all here, I guess for the same reasons and we want the best for everyone. I still think it could be done, if the people involved are really committed to it and we get lots of people willing to participate. However, if it is as it is now, then I think we should wait, since I wouldn’t like to be part of something that doesn’t represent us all.

The lack of time might be a very serious issue and well, basically that’s it. I think the person who came up with the idea did it with the best of intentions at heart and in a genuine attempt to thank the band for all we have got in the last few days, even if some of us did not directly take part.
If it is not now, I hope we could really do something beautiful and sincere in the future.

Sorry for the super long post :shame:

[bellynelly]

photos, always a bad idea in my book, when you look like me you'd understand!

[cleeson7]

photos, always a bad idea in my book, when you look like me you'd understand!

You could paint a picture? it could be a picture that represents you rather than it actually being you...right?

[AnnaElisabeth]

First of all, no idea what Jaffa cakes are but you all seem obsessed with them, so they must be good! :P

Joking aside, I really got involved in this cause I thought it would work and it was a good idea to thank the guys for these last few days and all the surprises they’ve given us as fans and also as a community. I have not been around here as a member for long, therefore I don’t really know how the whole PFFA project worked. I wasn’t here and I could not follow the day by day progress, so well, basically thank you for pointing out the lack of time thing.

I think in a way it was taken into account, hence the idea of doing something in a virtual way, since it would be easier to coordinate. I wasn’t the one who initiated this project of a project (or whatever you want to call it :P) but I think it was never meant to be as ambitious as the PFFAP. It was something simpler, smaller.

Now, I understand your reasons for not agreeing with it and that’s why I think it has been a bit of a disappointment seeing this might not work since we got excited with it at first. The thing is, if something is going to be done, I feel it should have the consent and the blessing of the majority of the community since that’s why, even if we are all different, we are all here, I guess for the same reasons and we want the best for everyone. I still think it could be done, if the people involved are really committed to it and we get lots of people willing to participate. However, if it is as it is now, then I think we should wait, since I wouldn’t like to be part of something that doesn’t represent us all.

The lack of time might be a very serious issue and well, basically that’s it. I think the person who came up with the idea did it with the best of intentions at heart and in a genuine attempt to thank the band for all we have got in the last few days, even if some of us did not directly take part.
If it is not now, I hope we could really do something beautiful and sincere in the future.

Sorry for the super long post :shame:

Oh, of course it's a very nice idea but the time frame we have to work with is just a bit tight, to be honest! I'm sure we'll come up with something brilliant to do for them concerning LP5 :nice:

[Noémie]

Thanks for your post and your explanations Laga. (don't worry, it wasn't that long!) :P
I understand your POV.
I'm sure we'll be able to do something GREAT in the future. Coldplayers are always full of new and creative ideas! :)

[Technicolor Liver]

Coldplay stole my idea on Twitter! :veryangry2:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Ok...so is the project a go or a no?

I'm too lazy to read all the posts since I was last on. :P

[Technicolor Liver]

A no! :(
Did you see Coldplay's twitter?

[Technicolor Sparks]

I don't have Twitter! What did it say? :uhoh:

[Technicolor Liver]

They asked for fans to send them links to pictures of the people standing next to Christmas Lights. :dozey:

[Technicolor Sparks]

That was my idea! :wideeyed:

[Technicolor Liver]

Good job! :thumbsup:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Maybe they saw my post! :dance:

hahaa probably not...its not exactly the most original idea of life. :P

[Technicolor Liver]

They could have seen the thread? :thinking:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Maybe! :wideeyed:

I guess it's probably best about the project. Everyone is pretty busy around this time of year so we wouldn't have gotten as many participants as we would've liked.

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah. :shrug:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Are you sending a photo of your Christmas Lights?

[Technicolor Liver]

No! :(
Hey once LP5 is out and I have an idea, I'm gonna go to you for help! :thumbsup:

[Technicolor Sparks]

Me neither...my Christmas lights kinda suck. They're just all plain...plus my parents would not be pleased if I sent a picture of our house. :P

You better! :whip:
:kiss:

[MartinFan]

I asked the Oracle "Debs" if we on cping.com could send a card to the boy's for Christmas about a month ago, and the others like Miller and Phil.. Ect... and she answered and said Unfortunatly they couldn't accomodate the cards, I tried!!!!

[laga]

Coldplay stole my idea on Twitter! :veryangry2:

ROFL!! :lol: those guys!

:laugh3:

oh, well it was funny while it lasted! :lol:

[BerrymanGirl1]

:lol:Em they stole your idea!!

anyways I guess Ill send in a pic of me standing in front of my christmas lights to tthem!

[Paulinha coldplay]

I don't have a Christmas tree... I'll buy one, just to send a photo for them! :)

[Technicolor Sparks]

:lol:Em they stole your idea!!

anyways I guess Ill send in a pic of me standing in front of my christmas lights to tthem!

I know!!! I should confront them lol. :P

[Destrokk]

Someone put in some message from me.
cos I'm too young to do it.