Do they care? - Page 2

Pink · 10-06-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;4822302
I'm guessing they might have an inkling, particularly based on the the recent tweet from Chris himself (gasp). I think they do care, but at the same time I don't think they should change what they're doing because of what we say. The whole idea of making music in the first place is the love of making it, not because you aim to do what other people want you to do. As long as they are making music that they want to make, that's what really matters in the end; but of course, they are the only ones who know that for sure.

That being said, I think ETIAW was just a little (highly devisive) hiccup. The other new stuff seems to be much more well-received.

^Agreed. Any band worth their salt want to grow, create and test their collective talents. I'd be leery of one that rests on their laurels, never straying from a proven formula (that's for the manufactured 'boy bands', etc.) With that said, it should be expected that their fan base would change. They should expect to lose some fans, while gaining others. That's the nature of art. Bands with longevity manage to keep solid numbers, but they aren't necessarily the same fans. As the band changes, so do their fans.

I love this quote from the drummer of Interpol (my favorite band for the past 10 years) that addresses this very thing: Sam Fogarino: "We're just trying to forge our own path.... to do what feels right to us - all that are into it are invited to explore with us. All that do not care to join, there's many other paths to choose from." 9/2010

LoryABjerre · 10-06-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hotdensestate;4822368
What tweet would that be?

And I dearly hope they do care... but like you said, caring shouldn't really affect the music. I just hope they know that most of their fans think the song's shit haha

who cares, let Chris sing, if that is not love for his fans

they drowned in a huge glass of water .

YouTube - ‪Coldplay - " Every Teardrop is a Waterfall " HQ Live @ Rock am Ring Festival : Nürburgring,...

Coldplay3277 · 10-06-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by COLDPLAYfanforever01;4822303
I'm really convinced that they have "one eye on us".
Of course, firstly their feeling about the new song is more important but I'm sure that they look at the "hardcore fans" (being in a community and think 24 hours about the band) and their feelings.

PS: I want to admit, that I love ETIAW so much!!! Thanks for this beautiful song!

your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan

and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive

LoryABjerre · 10-06-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by COLDPLAYfanforever01;4822303
I'm really convinced that they have "one eye on us".

if it's true then God put a smile upon your face

Major_Love · 10-06-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648
your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan

Yeah I was very serious as I said it...in particular live. Love it!

Brent · 10-06-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648
your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan

and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive

Oh my God. Your opinion made me change my mind and now I hate the song. Was THIS your purpose?

LET US TROLL THESE FORUMS AND SHOW OTHERS THE LIGHT.

Thank you for showing me the way, and how to be a "Core Coldplay fan."

...ass

S.@.m. · 11-06-2011, 12:07 AM

a core fan talking about the 4 new songs + etiaw is worth a facepalm but i dont want to be rude again. what about the princess? if they care i am ashamed by now. i am not ashamed by somebody's opinion but of the behaviour of some people around this place the last few weeks, maybe including myself also *uhoh*. if they take informations from here then they hopefully are intelligent enough to differ... *goodbye&goodnight*

hotdensestate · 11-06-2011, 12:30 AM

He's not even trolling guys, just saying he thinks it's a bad song, back off.

Hartroc · 11-06-2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648
your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan

and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive

Dude...it's all opinion. Just because you don't find the song listenable, it doesn't mean someone else is insane for thinking it's beautiful. I think the end of the song is quite uplifting, but I don't call other people insane for not agreeing with me.

Texasluvsjonny · 11-06-2011, 05:36 AM

Opinions are fine but all the name calling is getting bang out of order. Please keep it civil.

Ultravioletlight25 · 11-06-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;4822882
Opinions are fine but all the name calling is getting bang out of order. Please keep it civil.

Well said! Some of us like Every Teardrop and there are others that don't. What I don't understand is why people have to insult anyone with a different opinion or state that their opinion is a fact. For example, we have all seen posts with someone making the assertion that "everyone hates/dislikes the new song" or stating that "most of the fans think the song is terrible." That irritates me because I do not like someone speaking on my behalf. In my opinion, I absolutely love Every Teardrop and it is one of my favorite Coldplay songs. I have no problem with people who disagree with me. No need to make things personal. In the end we are all on this forum because for one reason or another we love coldplay.

Tryptophan · 11-06-2011, 08:22 PM

Yeah, we know what everyone thinks about the song by now. No arguing is going to change anything now. Lovers gonna love, haters gonna hate.

ColdplayingfromKansas · 11-06-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tryptophan;4823472
Yeah, we know what everyone thinks about the song by now. No arguing is going to change anything now. Lovers gonna love, haters gonna hate.

This.

Tryptophan · 11-06-2011, 09:24 PM

I'm also wondering, would EMI have any authority about the kind of music they make?

Pink · 11-06-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tryptophan;4823656
I'm also wondering, would EMI have any authority about the kind of music they make?

I'd be surprised. I think they have reached a level where they are not record company tools.

10-06-2011, 07:02 PM	#16
Pink Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 588 Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by NumbersGirl;4822302 I'm guessing they might have an inkling, particularly based on the the recent tweet from Chris himself (gasp). I think they do care, but at the same time I don't think they should change what they're doing because of what we say. The whole idea of making music in the first place is the love of making it, not because you aim to do what other people want you to do. As long as they are making music that they want to make, that's what really matters in the end; but of course, they are the only ones who know that for sure. That being said, I think ETIAW was just a little (highly devisive) hiccup. The other new stuff seems to be much more well-received. ^Agreed. Any band worth their salt want to grow, create and test their collective talents. I'd be leery of one that rests on their laurels, never straying from a proven formula (that's for the manufactured 'boy bands', etc.) With that said, it should be expected that their fan base would change. They should expect to lose some fans, while gaining others. That's the nature of art. Bands with longevity manage to keep solid numbers, but they aren't necessarily the same fans. As the band changes, so do their fans. I love this quote from the drummer of Interpol (my favorite band for the past 10 years) that addresses this very thing: Sam Fogarino: "We're just trying to forge our own path.... to do what feels right to us - all that are into it are invited to explore with us. All that do not care to join, there's many other paths to choose from." 9/2010 __________________ "You will make it, only if you run" - Julian Plenti Mine for Keeps: "A Rush of Blood to the Head" (song) -- Chris's "Fix You" crowd dash @ Sound Relief -- Chris & Jonny's acoustic performance of "The Scientist" @ Philly Y100 -- Interpol's thread -- "...and Gwyneth's making drumsticks," and Chris's laugh afterwords -- Anchorman's Happy Birthday shout-out to my son -- Unplugged "Us Against the World" @ Letterman gig 9/20/11

10-06-2011, 11:09 PM	#18
Coldplay3277 "Love, Dont Let Me Go" Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 231 Location: Kentucky Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by COLDPLAYfanforever01;4822303 I'm really convinced that they have "one eye on us". Of course, firstly their feeling about the new song is more important but I'm sure that they look at the "hardcore fans" (being in a community and think 24 hours about the band) and their feelings. PS: I want to admit, that I love ETIAW so much!!! Thanks for this beautiful song! your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive

10-06-2011, 11:21 PM	#19
LoryABjerre Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,937 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 92 Thanked 315 Times in 212 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by COLDPLAYfanforever01;4822303 I'm really convinced that they have "one eye on us". if it's true then God put a smile upon your face

10-06-2011, 11:36 PM	#20
Major_Love A Prospekt Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,136 Location: Dresden, Germany Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648 your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan Yeah I was very serious as I said it...in particular live. Love it!

10-06-2011, 11:47 PM	#21
Brent Rudy Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12,102 My Mood: Location: St. Louis, MO Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 204 Thanked 371 Times in 231 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648 your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive Oh my God. Your opinion made me change my mind and now I hate the song. Was THIS your purpose? LET US TROLL THESE FORUMS AND SHOW OTHERS THE LIGHT. Thank you for showing me the way, and how to be a "Core Coldplay fan." ...ass

11-06-2011, 12:07 AM	#22
S.@.m. 4:9 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6,107 Location: In A Wooden House Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	a core fan talking about the 4 new songs + etiaw is worth a facepalm but i dont want to be rude again. what about the princess? if they care i am ashamed by now. i am not ashamed by somebody's opinion but of the behaviour of some people around this place the last few weeks, maybe including myself also uhoh. if they take informations from here then they hopefully are intelligent enough to differ... goodbye&goodnight __________________ there is one outstanding fact: spaceship earth didn't come with a manual. [•] ♪♫

11-06-2011, 12:30 AM	#23
hotdensestate shakeyourheadit'sempty Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,613 Location: In Limbo Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He's not even trolling guys, just saying he thinks it's a bad song, back off. __________________ and everybody here is a cloud, and everybody here will evaporate

11-06-2011, 04:29 AM	#24
Hartroc Dancing Politik Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 891 My Mood: Location: In a Separate Sky Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Coldplay3277;4822648 your seriously insane to say ETIAW is a beautiful song, realy makes me sick to my stomach to hear that song and im a core coldplay fan and they can change their style of music and whatever i dont mind but THIS style is just plain dreadful and unlistenable, i mean the 4 new songs is great i like them but THEY ARENT GROUNDBREAKING or that impressive Dude...it's all opinion. Just because you don't find the song listenable, it doesn't mean someone else is insane for thinking it's beautiful. I think the end of the song is quite uplifting, but I don't call other people insane for not agreeing with me. __________________

11-06-2011, 05:36 AM	#25
Texasluvsjonny Jonny's personal fluffer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,806 My Mood: Location: Livin' large in the Friends and Family room! Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 287 Times in 97 Posts	Opinions are fine but all the name calling is getting bang out of order. Please keep it civil. __________________ Houston-Austin-Dallas-Cleveland-Indy-Alpine Valley-Dallas-ACL Taping-Houston-Dallas-Milwaukee-Today Show-Chicago-Chicago-DC-Philly-Orlando-Ft.Lauderdale-Houston-Dallas-Birmingham-Indy-San Antonio-Dallas-Houston-Alpine Valley-London-London-Mexico City-Mexico City-Guadalajara-Monterrey-Chicago-ACL Taping- Austin-Today Show- L.A.-Dallas-Dallas-Houston-Houston-DC-DC-East Rutherford-Chicago-Chicago-Brooklyn... Jonny

11-06-2011, 08:11 PM	#26
Ultravioletlight25 Coldplayer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 466 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Texasluvsjonny;4822882 Opinions are fine but all the name calling is getting bang out of order. Please keep it civil. Well said! Some of us like Every Teardrop and there are others that don't. What I don't understand is why people have to insult anyone with a different opinion or state that their opinion is a fact. For example, we have all seen posts with someone making the assertion that "everyone hates/dislikes the new song" or stating that "most of the fans think the song is terrible." That irritates me because I do not like someone speaking on my behalf. In my opinion, I absolutely love Every Teardrop and it is one of my favorite Coldplay songs. I have no problem with people who disagree with me. No need to make things personal. In the end we are all on this forum because for one reason or another we love coldplay. __________________ MAYBE I'M IN THE BLACK, MAYBE I'M ON MY KNEES MAYBE I'M IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE TWO TRAPEZES BUT MY HEART IS BEATING AND MY PULSES START CATHEDRALS IN MY HEART July 22, 2008: United Center, Chicago, IL, USA July 23, 2008: United Center, Chicago, IL, USA July 25, 2009: Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI, USA July 30, 2009: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada August 5, 2011: Grant Park, Chicago IL, USA

11-06-2011, 08:22 PM	#27
Tryptophan Watch the orange glow Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 867 Location: Inside a bubble Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	Yeah, we know what everyone thinks about the song by now. No arguing is going to change anything now. Lovers gonna love, haters gonna hate.

11-06-2011, 08:32 PM	#28
ColdplayingfromKansas All those clumsy things Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,860 Location: Kansas Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tryptophan;4823472 Yeah, we know what everyone thinks about the song by now. No arguing is going to change anything now. Lovers gonna love, haters gonna hate. This. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by editor42;5233602 now I just do weird things in the middle of the street

11-06-2011, 09:24 PM	#29
Tryptophan Watch the orange glow Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 867 Location: Inside a bubble Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	I'm also wondering, would EMI have any authority about the kind of music they make?

11-06-2011, 09:43 PM	#30
Pink Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 588 Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Tryptophan;4823656 I'm also wondering, would EMI have any authority about the kind of music they make? I'd be surprised. I think they have reached a level where they are not record company tools. __________________ "You will make it, only if you run" - Julian Plenti Mine for Keeps: "A Rush of Blood to the Head" (song) -- Chris's "Fix You" crowd dash @ Sound Relief -- Chris & Jonny's acoustic performance of "The Scientist" @ Philly Y100 -- Interpol's thread -- "...and Gwyneth's making drumsticks," and Chris's laugh afterwords -- Anchorman's Happy Birthday shout-out to my son -- Unplugged "Us Against the World" @ Letterman gig 9/20/11