Is the Live or Studio Version Better? [Archive] - Coldplay

Lynn42

21-10-2011, 04:38 AM

Do you like Charlie Brown Live or from the Studio better?

SFfella

21-10-2011, 06:06 AM

freezeplay

21-10-2011, 06:46 AM

I like both, I've only heard the Roundhouse live version, but they both kick arse!
(Unlike HLH studio version that I prever live)

Lynn42

21-10-2011, 11:56 PM

I prefer HLH live too. Awesome song!!

The Final Track

22-10-2011, 01:29 PM

Live by far.

Blue Nails

22-10-2011, 03:37 PM

Live, but I love the slow piano ending on the studio one. Chris tends to rush that live (or he doesn't play it at all).

postcards

24-10-2011, 09:13 AM

I've only heard the studio version a few times so far. I think it's better live. I was hoping the studio version was as energetic as the live version. I love the piano outra on the CD version as well. He forgot it or missed it during the KROQ performance and it seemed rushed on the today show. Overall I think it's one of Coldplay's best songs.

Connor!42!

24-10-2011, 11:29 AM

I don't know if it's just that i've over played the song but i feel no emotion in the studio version

illuvcoldplay

24-10-2011, 12:09 PM

OMG I LOVE THEM BOTH!!!! Just finished listening to the studio version a few seconds ago. wow

teja_

24-10-2011, 02:05 PM

Live sounds way better, the studio version seams so slow!

willow_29

24-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Like both version but live is differently better

Tonsu

24-10-2011, 08:24 PM

Live, by far.

akindofmagic

24-10-2011, 09:47 PM

I absolutely love the Rock Am Ring version of it. The band totally went off playing that night with Chris adding a few lines of encouragement for the crowd. The studio version is outrageous too but I really like the live recording.

Very true.

Chris sings the verses slightly different live and of course the "Light a fire" choir is sung more passionately live.

Hyperfried

25-10-2011, 02:11 AM

Certainly the live version - the studio version holds back some of the energy that the song just oozes live.

shred

25-10-2011, 02:52 AM

Both are great.

Like that there are subtle differences in the studio version which makes it feel like you're listening it for the first time.

lili_pt

25-10-2011, 03:27 AM

i like both but is it just me or in the studio version you can barely hear the "I" in the first line "I stole a key"? it's been bugging me since i first heard it!

shred

25-10-2011, 03:44 AM

macky

25-10-2011, 04:29 AM

I'm torn on this one.
The live version, I can feel more guitar and I die for that part.
The studio, I can feel more Xylo and it's freaking amazing.
I can't choose. They kinda feel like 2 very very very very very awesome songs

matan

25-10-2011, 08:29 AM

studio is way better!!! but i love them both maybe beacuse CB is the best song ever ;)

MosesTheMarshmallow

25-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Live, definitely. The studio is good, the only real problem I have with it is that there's no bass in the Light a Fire chorus, which is so loud and passionate live. Saddening. :(

Dan 6N

25-10-2011, 10:08 AM

I think I prefer the live version due to the better energy during the 'light a fire...' bit.

lili_pt

25-10-2011, 02:29 PM

Oh me too! At first I thought it didn't exist but then it doesn't make sense.. :laugh3:

thank you! i thought i was going crazy!

MosesTheMarshmallow

25-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Does anyone hear accordion in the verses? :lol:

Schröder

25-10-2011, 10:13 PM

Does anyone hear accordion in the verses? :lol:

I'm actually now imagining Will playing the accordion while pounding the bass drum with his foot. :laugh3:

Megalomania

25-10-2011, 10:14 PM

neither.

Brent

25-10-2011, 10:15 PM

neither.

I agree. They're both great. :thumbsup:

Megalomania

25-10-2011, 10:17 PM

I agree. They're both great. :thumbsup:

I think they're both quite boring, actually. When I hear a new song there has to be something about it that makes me want to listen to to it again, and I heard Charlie Brown it didn't leave any impression on me.

bedtime83

25-10-2011, 11:33 PM

Live version..with the Glastonbury one being the best :D

Teco

26-10-2011, 04:22 AM

the only real problem I have with it is that there's no bass in the Light a Fire chorus, which is so loud and passionate live. Saddening. :(

YES! I thought it was only me...

the live version is VERY exhilarating at this line!

l0wxo2

28-10-2011, 05:18 PM

I absolutely love the studio version but prefer the live version of it more.

berrywoman

29-10-2011, 08:50 PM

tough one... but LIVE is 9/10 times better than the studio version of anything!! :P But I love them both as well. By far, the song that has been most on repeat since Monday.... :)

Clairounette

01-11-2011, 08:17 PM

Live version is better !

Harondor

03-11-2011, 08:13 PM

Here's CB played live yesterday on a french TV show. I find it great.
http://www.leblogtvnews.com/article-regardez-coldplay-en-live-au-grand-journal-avec-paradise-87871753.html

Prospector

03-11-2011, 08:20 PM

They play that one so similar that there aren't many diferences...both amazing

lili_pt

04-11-2011, 12:21 AM

i like both but is it just me or in the studio version you can barely hear the "I" in the first line "I stole a key"? it's been bugging me since i first heard it!

Oh me too! At first I thought it didn't exist but then it doesn't make sense.. :laugh3:

Well apparently it does!! The word "I" doesn't appear in the official lyrics. :dozey:

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=843