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SamH · 10-02-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2812445

I’m pretty much happy to ignore this year’s Grammys completely: Kokayi didn’t win, Stevie Wonder suffered the indignity of sharing a stage with the Jonas Brothers, and I won’t even get started on the bizarre Chris Brown/Rihanna incident that took place the night before the ceremony.

But there’s one moment of Sunday’s telecast that I just can’t get out of my head.

While accepting one of the skrillion Grammys that Coldplay nabbed, Chris Martin said, “We’re not, of course, the heaviest of rock bands, you may have noticed. We’re kind of the limestone of rock bands. Not as hard, but still charming.”

Gotta love the Brits and their self-deprecating “humour,” but c’mon-limestone isn’t exactly granite or anything, but isn’t it used in the construction of buildings? If Martin is going to try to be all cute and self-effacing, he should go all out: if he wants to compare his band to a soft rock, he should really reference the softest rock known to man.

But what rock would that be?

Because my science schoolin’ ended in the 10th grade, I turned to the Reston-based U.S. Geological Survey, our country’s foremost authority on minerals and rocks, and asked for help.

I initially thought Coldplay should be compared to talc, not only because talc is extremely soft, but because I like the idea of comparing the band to one of the essential ingredients in baby powder. But it turns out that talc is a mineral, not a rock, according to Kate Johnson, program coordinator of the USGS Mineral Resources Program.

Johnson graciously indulged my geology-related music question and sent me a very helpful e-mail pointing me to a table (taken from a resource titled Principles of Engineering Geology) that lists the relative hardness of rocks.

According to that table, limestone is indeed one of the softest rocks around, second only to shale.

“[Y]ou can see that although limestone isn’t very hard, shale is even less hard,” Johnson wrote. “So, from this we can learn that although limestone is categorized as a soft rock, shale is an even softer rock.”

“Summary: the softest mineral is talc; shale is a very soft rock. But limestone is definitely a soft rock, too. Good call by Mr. Martin, I’d say,” she concluded.

So, as it turns out, Chris Martin knows a thing or two about rock–well, sedimentary rock, at least.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com

This is what happens when someone runs out of things to write about.

backstreetchix97 · 10-02-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kmm1482;2812713
yeah, it's a Springstein lyric from Working on a Dream

Oh wow, thanks for the info!

Hahha, can he do that though especially since it's during the grammy's or whatever? I thought you had to get permission to sing someone else's song (at least when it's televised or something).

But nonetheless, loved it.

For the concert here at the Honda Center in November he started singing the Killers - Human. But

ricardo · 10-02-2009, 10:26 PM

I think 3 was fine, but they only lacked in my opinion record of the year

notlost92 · 10-02-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2812566
Article about Coldplay translated from here:

I must say that the greatest reward of my life is my family.

" I have some amazing children and a wonderful wife. I feel very fortunate, blessed, I think there's no better prize than that, have people who love you and the people you love because you gave them life,"

... That has to be either misquoted or mistranslated

EDIT: not saying that his kids aren't amazing/ wife isn't wonderful, I was referring to the fact that he mentioned them

loubnat · 10-02-2009, 10:55 PM

chris is a sweeeeetheart! i love Coldplay! greatest band ever!

mygdalom · 10-02-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kmm1482;2812713
yeah, it's a Springstein lyric from Working on a Dream

Thanks a lot.

Maybe that inspired their postcards from far away song

Technicolor Girl · 11-02-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2812445

I’m pretty much happy to ignore this year’s Grammys completely: Kokayi didn’t win, Stevie Wonder suffered the indignity of sharing a stage with the Jonas Brothers, and I won’t even get started on the bizarre Chris Brown/Rihanna incident that took place the night before the ceremony.

But there’s one moment of Sunday’s telecast that I just can’t get out of my head.

While accepting one of the skrillion Grammys that Coldplay nabbed, Chris Martin said, “We’re not, of course, the heaviest of rock bands, you may have noticed. We’re kind of the limestone of rock bands. Not as hard, but still charming.”

Gotta love the Brits and their self-deprecating “humour,” but c’mon-limestone isn’t exactly granite or anything, but isn’t it used in the construction of buildings? If Martin is going to try to be all cute and self-effacing, he should go all out: if he wants to compare his band to a soft rock, he should really reference the softest rock known to man.

But what rock would that be?

Because my science schoolin’ ended in the 10th grade, I turned to the Reston-based U.S. Geological Survey, our country’s foremost authority on minerals and rocks, and asked for help.

I initially thought Coldplay should be compared to talc, not only because talc is extremely soft, but because I like the idea of comparing the band to one of the essential ingredients in baby powder. But it turns out that talc is a mineral, not a rock, according to Kate Johnson, program coordinator of the USGS Mineral Resources Program.

Johnson graciously indulged my geology-related music question and sent me a very helpful e-mail pointing me to a table (taken from a resource titled Principles of Engineering Geology) that lists the relative hardness of rocks.

According to that table, limestone is indeed one of the softest rocks around, second only to shale.

“[Y]ou can see that although limestone isn’t very hard, shale is even less hard,” Johnson wrote. “So, from this we can learn that although limestone is categorized as a soft rock, shale is an even softer rock.”

“Summary: the softest mineral is talc; shale is a very soft rock. But limestone is definitely a soft rock, too. Good call by Mr. Martin, I’d say,” she concluded.

So, as it turns out, Chris Martin knows a thing or two about rock–well, sedimentary rock, at least.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com

Haha, I loved when he said that! My earth science professor was talking about limestone in lecture today and I nearly started cracking up. And then after class, my friend said to me, "My teacher in high school said that limestone dissolves when submerged in water! Isn't that crazy?" HA! How apporpriate.

Pris · 11-02-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by notlost92;2812981

... That has to be either misquoted or mistranslated

EDIT: not saying that his kids aren't amazing/ wife isn't wonderful, I was referring to the fact that he mentioned them

Just read the article in spanish and that's not a translation error....

So my guess is that they interviewed someone else and just wrote it as Chris Martin saying it....... that or they drugged him

Mimixxx · 11-02-2009, 01:07 AM

Well I don't think he's too bothered about talking about them in general. He happily mentioned the pancakes thing on radio last week.

I think it's the details that bother him.

notlost92 · 11-02-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pris;2813302
Just read the article in spanish and that's not a translation error....

So my guess is that they interviewed someone else and just wrote it as Chris Martin saying it....... that or they drugged him

Or we've just witnessed another tipsy-Chris interview

lara____ · 12-02-2009, 11:32 AM

will the european itunes stores have the performance as well? I can SEE it in the us store, but I can't buy it

joshtimo · 12-02-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by notlost92;2813523
Or we've just witnessed another tipsy-Chris interview

Another?! When was the first?

SueDeNimes · 12-02-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by josh_simo;2816509
Another?! When was the first?

I remember it well

Oh now I have a reason to listen to it again

It was after the American Music Awards, a phone call from LA at the Chris Moyles show. (24 Nov. 2008)

busybeeburns · 15-02-2009, 11:56 AM

high quality photos

http://www.sendspace.com/file/np0mn0

CPRani · 15-02-2009, 05:03 PM

I'm quite late I know, but great job by the guys! 3 is great! And their performance was awesome!

10-02-2009, 10:20 PM	#2491
SamH Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 179 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2812445 I’m pretty much happy to ignore this year’s Grammys completely: Kokayi didn’t win, Stevie Wonder suffered the indignity of sharing a stage with the Jonas Brothers, and I won’t even get started on the bizarre Chris Brown/Rihanna incident that took place the night before the ceremony. But there’s one moment of Sunday’s telecast that I just can’t get out of my head. While accepting one of the skrillion Grammys that Coldplay nabbed, Chris Martin said, “We’re not, of course, the heaviest of rock bands, you may have noticed. We’re kind of the limestone of rock bands. Not as hard, but still charming.” Gotta love the Brits and their self-deprecating “humour,” but c’mon-limestone isn’t exactly granite or anything, but isn’t it used in the construction of buildings? If Martin is going to try to be all cute and self-effacing, he should go all out: if he wants to compare his band to a soft rock, he should really reference the softest rock known to man. But what rock would that be? Because my science schoolin’ ended in the 10th grade, I turned to the Reston-based U.S. Geological Survey, our country’s foremost authority on minerals and rocks, and asked for help. I initially thought Coldplay should be compared to talc, not only because talc is extremely soft, but because I like the idea of comparing the band to one of the essential ingredients in baby powder. But it turns out that talc is a mineral, not a rock, according to Kate Johnson, program coordinator of the USGS Mineral Resources Program. Johnson graciously indulged my geology-related music question and sent me a very helpful e-mail pointing me to a table (taken from a resource titled Principles of Engineering Geology) that lists the relative hardness of rocks. According to that table, limestone is indeed one of the softest rocks around, second only to shale. “[Y]ou can see that although limestone isn’t very hard, shale is even less hard,” Johnson wrote. “So, from this we can learn that although limestone is categorized as a soft rock, shale is an even softer rock.” “Summary: the softest mineral is talc; shale is a very soft rock. But limestone is definitely a soft rock, too. Good call by Mr. Martin, I’d say,” she concluded. So, as it turns out, Chris Martin knows a thing or two about rock–well, sedimentary rock, at least. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com This is what happens when someone runs out of things to write about.

10-02-2009, 10:24 PM	#2492
backstreetchix97 I used to rule the world Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 388 My Mood: Location: San Marino, CA Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by kmm1482;2812713 yeah, it's a Springstein lyric from Working on a Dream Oh wow, thanks for the info! Hahha, can he do that though especially since it's during the grammy's or whatever? I thought you had to get permission to sing someone else's song (at least when it's televised or something). But nonetheless, loved it. For the concert here at the Honda Center in November he started singing the Killers - Human. But __________________ Tears stream down on your face When you lose something you cannot replace Tears stream down on your face And I...I promise you I will learn from my mistakes. July 15, 2008 @ The Forum July 17, 2008 @ Jay Leno November 25, 2008 @ The Honda Center July 13, 2009 @ Shoreline Amphitheater July 14, 2009 @ Sleep Train Amphitheater July 16, 2009 @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheater July 18, 2009 @ The Home Depot Center July 19, 2009 @ The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater August 3, 2011 @ UCLA September 23, 2011 @ MGM "iHeartRadio"February 8, 2012 @ Club Nokia "iHearRadio" benefit February 9, 2012 @ Jimmy Kimmel April 27, 2012 @ HP Pavillion April 28, 2012 @ HP Pavillion May 1, 2012 @ Hollywood Bowl May 2, 2012 @ Hollywood Bowl May 4, 2012 @ Hollywood Bowl May 5, 2012 @ Verizon Wireless

10-02-2009, 10:26 PM	#2493
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10-02-2009, 10:38 PM	#2494
notlost92 come along Pond Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,969 My Mood: Location: Washington DC, but Philadelphia suburbs for school Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 114 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Mimixxx;2812566 Article about Coldplay translated from here: I must say that the greatest reward of my life is my family. " I have some amazing children and a wonderful wife. I feel very fortunate, blessed, I think there's no better prize than that, have people who love you and the people you love because you gave them life," ... That has to be either misquoted or mistranslated EDIT: not saying that his kids aren't amazing/ wife isn't wonderful, I was referring to the fact that he mentioned them __________________ VLV: 8/3/08 10/25/08 10/31/08 5/21/09 front row! 8/3/09 Yes, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow almost ran me over in their car on 11/3/12, and then Chris drew a portrait of me. MX: 10/21/11 7/5/12 upgraded! row three! 7/8/12 7/29/12 upgraded again!!! front row- pure magic.

10-02-2009, 11:17 PM	#2496
mygdalom ghost mode Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 417 My Mood: Location: als núvols, a algún lloc sobre Barcelona Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by kmm1482;2812713 yeah, it's a Springstein lyric from Working on a Dream Thanks a lot. Maybe that inspired their postcards from far away song __________________ . Out there in the darkness, out there in the night, out there in the starlight, one soul burns brighter than a thousand suns. 06-Sep-2008 - Palau St. Jordi - Barcelona 04-Sep-2009 - Estadi Olimpic - Barcelona 19-Sep-2009 - Wembley Stadium, London

10-02-2009, 10:55 PM	#2495
loubnat Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	chris is a sweeeeetheart! i love Coldplay! greatest band ever!

11-02-2009, 12:16 AM	#2497
Technicolor Girl ...aka Marissa ^_^ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 143 My Mood: Location: a wondrous land called Upstate NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;2812445 I’m pretty much happy to ignore this year’s Grammys completely: Kokayi didn’t win, Stevie Wonder suffered the indignity of sharing a stage with the Jonas Brothers, and I won’t even get started on the bizarre Chris Brown/Rihanna incident that took place the night before the ceremony. But there’s one moment of Sunday’s telecast that I just can’t get out of my head. While accepting one of the skrillion Grammys that Coldplay nabbed, Chris Martin said, “We’re not, of course, the heaviest of rock bands, you may have noticed. We’re kind of the limestone of rock bands. Not as hard, but still charming.” Gotta love the Brits and their self-deprecating “humour,” but c’mon-limestone isn’t exactly granite or anything, but isn’t it used in the construction of buildings? If Martin is going to try to be all cute and self-effacing, he should go all out: if he wants to compare his band to a soft rock, he should really reference the softest rock known to man. But what rock would that be? Because my science schoolin’ ended in the 10th grade, I turned to the Reston-based U.S. Geological Survey, our country’s foremost authority on minerals and rocks, and asked for help. I initially thought Coldplay should be compared to talc, not only because talc is extremely soft, but because I like the idea of comparing the band to one of the essential ingredients in baby powder. But it turns out that talc is a mineral, not a rock, according to Kate Johnson, program coordinator of the USGS Mineral Resources Program. Johnson graciously indulged my geology-related music question and sent me a very helpful e-mail pointing me to a table (taken from a resource titled Principles of Engineering Geology) that lists the relative hardness of rocks. According to that table, limestone is indeed one of the softest rocks around, second only to shale. “[Y]ou can see that although limestone isn’t very hard, shale is even less hard,” Johnson wrote. “So, from this we can learn that although limestone is categorized as a soft rock, shale is an even softer rock.” “Summary: the softest mineral is talc; shale is a very soft rock. But limestone is definitely a soft rock, too. Good call by Mr. Martin, I’d say,” she concluded. So, as it turns out, Chris Martin knows a thing or two about rock–well, sedimentary rock, at least. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com Haha, I loved when he said that! My earth science professor was talking about limestone in lecture today and I nearly started cracking up. And then after class, my friend said to me, "My teacher in high school said that limestone dissolves when submerged in water! Isn't that crazy?" HA! How apporpriate. __________________ I don't suffer from my addiction. I enjoy every minute of it. "I'm just trying to look on the bright side. What's the point of being negative? Where does that get us? It gets you your own radio chat show, but it doesn't really do anything for the world." -CAJM 6.01.09 - Darien Lake, Buffalo, NY - Best night of my life, thus far... Twitter \| Facebook

11-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#2498
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11-02-2009, 01:07 AM	#2499
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well I don't think he's too bothered about talking about them in general. He happily mentioned the pancakes thing on radio last week. I think it's the details that bother him. __________________ M

11-02-2009, 02:38 AM	#2500
notlost92 come along Pond Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,969 My Mood: Location: Washington DC, but Philadelphia suburbs for school Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 114 Times in 7 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Pris;2813302 Just read the article in spanish and that's not a translation error.... So my guess is that they interviewed someone else and just wrote it as Chris Martin saying it....... that or they drugged him Or we've just witnessed another tipsy-Chris interview __________________ VLV: 8/3/08 10/25/08 10/31/08 5/21/09 front row! 8/3/09 Yes, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow almost ran me over in their car on 11/3/12, and then Chris drew a portrait of me. MX: 10/21/11 7/5/12 upgraded! row three! 7/8/12 7/29/12 upgraded again!!! front row- pure magic.

12-02-2009, 11:32 AM	#2501
lara____ Coldplayer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 120 My Mood: Location: europe Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	will the european itunes stores have the performance as well? I can SEE it in the us store, but I can't buy it __________________ Toronto 30/07/09 Wembley 18/09/09 Wembley 19/09/09

12-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#2502
joshtimo Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 269 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by notlost92;2813523 Or we've just witnessed another tipsy-Chris interview Another?! When was the first?

12-02-2009, 01:47 PM	#2503
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15-02-2009, 11:56 AM	#2504
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15-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#2505
CPRani Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,885 My Mood: Location: the land of glasses. Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm quite late I know, but great job by the guys! 3 is great! And their performance was awesome! __________________ 19.09.08 - Spectrum - 19.08.09 - Koengen - 23.11.11 - Sentrum Scene.