A Hopeful Transmission

[filiprasmusson]

What do you guys think?
How it's going to sound, and about the title? :)

[AmbroseCadwell]

I think either AHT or DLIBYH will be quite weird-sounding, lots of synthy blips and stuff. Sortof like Diplomat's Son by Vampire Weekend. If DLIBYH is really loud and climatic and guitar-y, then I think AHT will definitely be a sortof ballad but with a higher tempo.

[Cleggy]

I can imagine there being a lot of synths and sound effects in this one.

[DundahMifflin]

Since I've heard the title, I have constantly pictured an Amsterdam-esque sound. It's a beautiful title.

[DukeNewcomb]

I can imagine it being about 50 seconds long

[Samuel_94]

I think the start of the studiofeed #1 will be part of AHT!

[Major_Love]

I don't like the title, don't know why. But as long as the song is good I will find a way to handle it. ;)

[macky]

Probably my favorite title. I hope the song is as good.

[The Final Track]

I think either AHT or DLIBYH will be quite weird-sounding, lots of synthy blips and stuff. Sortof like Diplomat's Son by Vampire Weekend. If DLIBYH is really loud and climatic and guitar-y, then I think AHT will definitely be a sortof ballad but with a higher tempo.

That's what I imagined as well. I was thinking more along the lines of Massive Attack's Flat of the Blade.

[Megalomania]

This is probably one of the few tracks I really want to hear just based on the title. :nice:

[toddbluezoo]

Since I've heard the title, I have constantly pictured an Amsterdam-esque sound. It's a beautiful title.

Yes, I definitely agree with this/I would love to hear a song like this..

btw I love your username -- I'm almost as excited for September 22nd as I am for October 24th

[Juanma]

Like the title :D

its gonnna be a good song!

[l0wxo2]

I am really excited to hear this one, absolutely love the title.

[Cheese Nip 2]

I'm thinking this might have been Alien Radio:D

[Stv]

DLIBYH complete title is cheesy :phu:, but I think I'll love it anyway :P

A Hopeful Transmission :dazzled: is the best in the tracklisting

[The envoy]

Massive waves of strange sounds.

I agree with Samuel_94 and I think too that part of the Studiofeed#1 or something like that will be part of AHT.

[R's Symphony]

I'm thinking this might have been Alien Radio:D

My thoughts exactly

[Blue Glisten]

I love this title :heart: :dance:

[aschall]

along the lines of the escapist

[Kiame]

I can imagine it being about 50 seconds long

This.

[Abracadabra]

yeah,I think it's gonna be one of those songs whose title isn't mentioned in the lyrics, like Don't Panic or Amsterdam. I will be quite satisfied if the song turns half as good as those ones.

[TecHniCoLoR_MX]

to me..the tittle bears kind of similar to a DAAHF type of song. imo...what do you think?

[aschall]

if there are any songs that are absolutely jam-packed with outer-space/alien noises, i suspect they are A Hopeful Transmission and UFO:chris::jonny::will::phil::escaping:

[john_crawford44]

I like it, but for some reason without it being in the context of the album, I think of a car's transmission, which sucks.

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

I'm picturing a cross between Don't Panic and Amsterdam :wacky:

And if it's half as good as that then . . . well . . . I guess I'll have a new favorite song :D

[Strawberry Swinger]

hmm...something like Pulk/Pull from Radiohead? :D Nah,that would be waay too weird

[JackZ]

I think it'll be one of the more acoustic songs on the album, because a hopeful transmission would be like a cry for help to anyone who might hear them.

[VivaGroaning]

hmm...something like Pulk/Pull from Radiohead? :D Nah,that would be waay too weird

man that would be awesome

[Blue Glisten]

They'll put this song in outer space on space shuttle and yes, in 2012 we'll be invaded by aliens :stunned:

SEE YOU SOON :escaping2:

[Micke95]

I don't think any of the titles are cheesy..
And A Hopefull Transmission is my favorite title..it sounds so beatiful oh I'm so excitied!

[Lu'kaa]

I really like the title too! It's the unknown song I'm the most waiting for.

[afromonkey]

I really like the title and the symbol! :D

it's cool, mysterious, and hopeful :D

[doritji]

For some reason, I have the feeling that this will be an instrumental

[MosesTheMarshmallow]

The title makes me think of A Message...so I'm sticking by that. :p

[DundahMifflin]

The title makes me think of A Message...so I'm sticking by that. :p

Do you know how happy I'd be if this was similar to A Message? :awesome:

[Cheese Nip 2]

I see this song as being very climatic, like See Me Feel Me or something. Most of side 2 seems negitive, ie: major minus. This is one a the final songs (final?) and its about hope, so yeah.

[Stv]

Happy:dance:
1. "Mylo Xyloto"
2. "Hurts Like Heaven"
3. "Paradise"
4. "Charlie Brown"
5. "Us Against the World"
6. "M.M.I.X."
7. "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"

Dark :sneaky:
8. "Major Minus"
9. "U.F.O."
10. "Princess of China" (featuring Rihanna)
11. "Up in Flames"
12. "A Hopeful Transmission"
13. "Don't Let It Break Your Heart"
14. "Up with the Birds"

UWTB is the happy ending

[oldmuckers]

Happy:dance:
1. "Mylo Xyloto"
2. "Hurts Like Heaven"
3. "Paradise"
4. "Charlie Brown"
5. "Us Against the World"
6. "M.M.I.X."
7. "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"

Dark :sneaky:
8. "Major Minus"
9. "U.F.O."
10. "Princess of China" (featuring Rihanna)
11. "Up in Flames"
12. "A Hopeful Transmission"
13. "Don't Let It Break Your Heart"
14. "Up with the Birds"

UWTB is the happy ending

I agree. With two instrumentals for each part. Mylo Xyloto and M.M.I.X. / U.F.O and A Hopeful Transmission. If not instrumentals then at least very short tracks... under two minutes. Thats my guess anyway.

[jacek2015]

After hearing Up in Flames, the Hopeful Transmission is my last hope for really, really great song.

[Stv]

I agree. With two instrumentals for each part. Mylo Xyloto and M.M.I.X. / U.F.O and A Hopeful Transmission. If not instrumentals then at least very short tracks... under two minutes. Thats my guess anyway.

I hope DLIBYH is the instrumental and not AHT

[coldplayman232]

After the review it seems that AHT is the instrumental... :furious::furious:

[Stv]

I hope UFO is the instrumental and not AHT

[Stv]

I hope UFO is the instrumental and not AHT

[Nature]

I hope UFO is the instrumental and not AHT

Why do you hope that?

[prjio307]

For some reason, I have the feeling that this will be an instrumental

I have this feeling as well.

[The envoy]

Do you remember the ambient/whale sounds of the Studiofeed#1? Maybe are those sounds the song A Hopeful Transmission?

[Samuel_94]

Three random theories:
1. I think it used to be alien radio
2. I reckon its that whale sound at the beginning of the studiofeed
3. About a minute long

[Samuel_94]

Do you remember the ambient/whale sounds of the Studiofeed#1? Maybe are those sounds the song A Hopeful Transmission?

Haha, i've just seen this. I didnt steal your idea; I promise! ;)

[DundahMifflin]

I'm sad to hear AHT is probably just an instrumental. The title is beautiful.

[howyousawtheworld]

I'm sad to hear AHT is probably just an instrumental. The title is beautiful.

It may not need words to convey it's sheer beauty!


Sorry that sounded so pretentious! :D

[admnistramation]

AHT should be a full length track and DLIBYH can be the one-minute outro. ;)

:D

[Stv]

Why do you hope that?

Because it's a beautiful title :bigcry:

[Stv]

AHT should be a full length track and DLIBYH can be the one-minute outro. ;)

:D

:awesome:

[Samuel_94]

AHT should be a full length track and DLIBYH can be the one-minute outro. ;)

:D

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88763 :shocked2:

[matan]

like fix you i think....

[Stv]

Found a fake

Coldplay - A Hopeful Transmission - YouTube

[admnistramation]

LOL INTRO TO ABSOLUTION :D :D :awesome:

[The Final Track]

que Apocalypse Please :awesome:

[Stv]

:awesome:

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

que Apocalypse Please :awesome:

Whoa. As I read that, Apocalypse Please started playing in my iTunes :freak:


Museception on a Coldplay forum? :confused:

[kover]

You think THAT'S weird,
About an hour ago I was watching that interview video thing about the Paris intimate show and I had my headphones in for the audio. The volume was turned up all the way. Anyway, when Jonny started talking my computer froze completely and the audio turned all buzzy and slowed down, but I think I heard "I can see you" over and over in an extremely deep alien Jonny voice. Then I frantically tried to press Ctrl+Alt+Del but to no avail. Then Alien Johhny started to say other stuff really slowly and I decided it was time to just hold in the power button for ten seconds and restart the thing. I've had to restart it twice since then.

[nick311]

It's the best song on the album.

[Kiame]

It's the best song on the album.

4rlz?

Why do you taunt me with this? I know you haven't heard it, but a part of me wants to believe you!

[Carefulwhereyoustand]

It sounds like a very Radiohead-ish title. If it's like Radiohead (OK Computer and back) this song could prove extremely promising.

[Cheese Nip 2]

You think THAT'S weird,
About an hour ago I was watching that interview video thing about the Paris intimate show and I had my headphones in for the audio. The volume was turned up all the way. Anyway, when Jonny started talking my computer froze completely and the audio turned all buzzy and slowed down, but I think I heard "I can see you" over and over in an extremely deep alien Jonny voice. Then I frantically tried to press Ctrl+Alt+Del but to no avail. Then Alien Johhny started to say other stuff really slowly and I decided it was time to just hold in the power button for ten seconds and restart the thing. I've had to restart it twice since then.

If that's true it would be the most awesome thing ever!

[Bonus_mosher]

just had a thought,
when iTunes and similar sites put up 30 second previews,
with this being 30 seconds, we should be able to hear the whole thing :P

[turin990]

its gonna sound spoony

[Connor!42!]

just had a thought,
when iTunes and similar sites put up 30 second previews,
with this being 30 seconds, we should be able to hear the whole thing :P

i'm pretty sure that they've now taken it to 1 minute and 30 seconds.....even better :D

[nick311]

its gonna sound spoony

It kind of does sound like it's getting played with spoons :blank:

[lifeincoldplaycolor]

its the same MX

[Lore]

so cool

[the_escapist]

Why do I find AHT's melody so alike to another song that I have already heard before? It's the same than Mylo Xyloto?

[OneTwoThree]

Why do I find AHT's melody so alike to another song that I have already heard before? It's the same than Mylo Xyloto?

It's MX's melody. :)

[bedtime83]

I actually love this!! Its much better than MX, and sounds a little Sigur-Rosy to me :D

[The Joker]

I love this song so much

[Teco]

It is great, a happy MX to open the final sequence of the album.

it moved me!

[Chechoouu]

I loved it, just loved it.

[golfing7861]

PERFECT intro to DLIBYH, even better than MMIX to ETIAW.

[Taliaa]

Absolutely beautiful...these interludes are amazing. Never disappoint.

[Famous Old Painter]

Anyone else notice it's basically a reprise of Mylo Xyloto? Took me a few listens to realize that :embarrassed:

[w1ll1am7]

I like this in regards to it leading to the end of the record! it's fun, and DLIBYH is a fantastic song

[svenky]

remember the song rainy day !?

[givelovesolong]

This gave me goosebumps. I love the use of the MX melody; it reminds me of something that could be used as a film score. So beautiful, and definitely a perfect interlude to DLIBYH.

[Mimixxx]

It sounds like The Sims version of MX :P

But I like it.

[42rock89]

My favourite Coldplay instrumental :P

[Mister MX]

Perfect.

[macky]

Perfect intro to DLIBYH,
I cant imagine listening to DLIBYH without AHT

[Kiame]

I love the heart beat in the song.

[nikolazhellas]

Nice one, Latin-American-sounding MX :P

And ya, great opening for DLiBYH

[Strawberry Swinger]

I can't stand it :(

[42JTR]

I get so happy all the time that one comes up after listening to Up In Flames.

[Hartroc]

I actually really, really dislike this song.

It's just so jarring after Up in Flames, and the salsa beat is just weird in the context of the album. I don't think it's a good transition into DLIBYH at all.

[Strawberry Swinger]

I actually really, really dislike this song.

It's just so jarring after Up in Flames, and the salsa beat is just weird in the context of the album. I don't think it's a good transition into DLIBYH at all.



same here, I don't see why people seem to enjoy the "transition"... oh well... it's the corniest thing on the album to me, and totally ruins it as a whole...

[tauiwi]

It actually sounds like a news break sound

[Haruka]

AHT, y u so shoooooort?

I love it :dazzled:

[akindofmagic]

Actually a nice song that got ruined by walls of sound and in particular by reverb. The essence is some soundmash (as we call it in german, don't know if it exists in english).

Due to the fact that the melody is quite nice, i give it 6

[Voskhod349]

AHT: the shortest song ever released by Coldplay.

[mrman78]

I love it! This and DLIBYH are quickly becoming my favourite tracks on the album behind CB! :awesome:

[Our Escape]

I wonder if A Hopeful Transmission is what they call all 3 songs combined (AHT/DLIBYH/UWTB). Each has a really hopeful message in it.

[l0wxo2]

I absolutely love a Hopeful Transmission and it is a nice transition into DLIBYH.

[Abracadabra]

The melody is identical to that of Mylo Xyloto. Don't know what they were trying to achieve. The whole thing with those intros is ridiculous. They could've been merged with the songs they lead into.

[Harondor]

MX theme is the leitmotiv of this album. We find it in UFO, AHT and DLIBYH

[Strawberry Swinger]

It actually sounds like a news break sound

EXACTLY! what I thought from the start.

[Dany93]

I love AHT :dazzled:

[Harondor]

Have you guys noticed the heart beating sound in the end of AHT ?

[Drew42LP5]

It sounds too much like MX. Couldn't they have just taken 1 of the 400 songs they threw out and turned it into a 30 second instrumental?

[Harondor]

It's sounds like MX because it's the theme of the album.
This theme is recurrent and makes the album more cohesive. MX theme is also heard in UFO and DLIBYH (more subtly).

[karenc]

I love A Hopeful Transmission...I actually wouldn't mind it being a bit longer, I'm just getting into it when DLIBYH starts :lol:

[DavidB5]

hmm...something like Pulk/Pull from Radiohead? :D Nah,that would be waay too weird

Please do not even suggest that a cp song would have similarities to Radiohead...may it never be.

[Stv]

I would not like for Coldplay to be influenced by all Radiohead albums. Only OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, Hail To The Thief and In Rainbows.

[postcards]

I wonder if A Hopeful Transmission is what they call all 3 songs combined (AHT/DLIBYH/UWTB). Each has a really hopeful message in it.

It may be 3 songs. To me, it's one song.

[ilovechriss]

I want it as my ringtone :wacky:

[SupermassiveCPnerd]

Top-notch interlude...:D

[SupermassiveCPnerd]

I would not like for Coldplay to be influenced by all Radiohead albums. Only OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, Hail To The Thief and In Rainbows.

^ THIS :nod:

Please do not take influence from Pablo Honey, Coldplay. Please. :no:

[Dany93]

^ None would like them to be influenced by Pablo Honey :no:

[Strawberry Swinger]

Please do not even suggest that a cp song would have similarities to Radiohead...may it never be.



Becaaause...? Radiohead is bad? :thinking:

[CJWG]

I love it and its 33 secs long, gets me all excited for whats to come after the heartache of UIF. And i got extremely giddy at the live shows when it kicked in

[Mollyxyloto]

I think it's absolutely brilliant!!! It's a brilliant build up and every time reminds me of the day I saw them, best day of my life. It's a brilliant build up to don't let it break your heart!!!:D

[RazorEye]

I like spoons