#Starfish became Coldplay

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Starting new journey to live music promotion funding

Recently, I got approached by a company called UK Startup. We set a date for a call-back in 2 weeks time after they chased me by email then phone over the summer. I get wary when the other contents of my life are disregarded by any new interloper. Following our call, Sophie Blair sent me an email outlining the process. Essentially, they attribute support, provide a platform to build a business…

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Coldplay - Bio, Top 16 Best English Songs

Coldplay has become one of the most successful and beloved bands in the world, making unforgettable English music that has touched the hearts of millions. What began as a small musical experiment among college friends quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. In this article, we explore the group’s origins, growth, and how they inspire audiences around the world.

Best Coldplay English Songs Download

Biography and Early Life Coldplay’s journey began in September 1996, during the first week of study at University College London (UCL). Lead singer and pianist Chris Martin teamed up with accomplished drummer Johnny Buckland. Both had a passion for music, became instant friends, and dreamed of starting a band together. Original band name: Pectoralz to Starfish As their friendship grew, they officially formed a band and called it the Pectoralz. Soon after, Guy Berryman joined, adding a dynamic element to their sound as the band’s bass player. As a result, the band decided to change their name to Starfish, hoping to mark a new beginning with their evolving sound. Will Champion will join the band? Over time, they realized they needed someone who could handle the beating. Luckily Will Champion stepped in. Although he had no musical experience, Champion had a splendid knowledge of the Piano, Guitar, and other instruments, allowing him to learn the instrument quickly and his versatility and his vocals made him an irreplaceable part of the group. Phil Harvey: The fifth member of Coldplay After forming their band, Chris Martin invited his old school friend Phil Harvey to conduct the band. Even though Harvey was busy studying at Oxford University, he was instrumental in guiding Coldplay in its early days. The band affectionately referred to Harvey as their “unofficial fifth member” because of his tremendous contributions over the years. How they stayed on the name ‘Coldplay’ While experimenting with the music and the name, the band “Starfish” realized that “Starfish” didn’t feel right. That’s when Tim Crompton, a classmate and friend, suggested the name Coldplay, which he had originally given his band. The band agreed, and in 1998 officially became Coldplay. Coldplay original performance in Camden Coldplay, meanwhile, began performing in small venues around Camden, London. These limited playing sessions allowed the band to refine their sound and make their pop music work. Despite their small audiences, these early shows were an important step toward future success. Winning times: Achieving global success The group’s success came in 2000 with the release of their first album “Parachutes”. The album featured the iconic single “Yellow”, a song that not only raised their profile but also established their signature emotive melodic style It tugged at my heartstrings. Musical style and Coldplay inspiration Coldplay’s music is a blend of rock, pop, and other ambient elements, making it accessible yet emotionally deep. Their sound is heavily inspired by the likes of Radiohead, U2, and The Beatles. Additionally, their English songs often explore themes of love, loss, and hope, speaking to people on a deeply personal level. Coldplay’s Best Songs and Songs Since their debut, Coldplay have released several critically acclaimed albums, e.g. - Blood Rush to the Head (2002) - X&Y (2005) 1.1. - Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008) - Mylo Xyloto (2011). - Head Full of Dreams (2015) Songs like “Fix You”, “Clocks”, “The Scientist”, and “Viva la Vida” are fan favorites and continue to be played around the world. Awards and recognition Their creativity and continued hard work have earned Coldplay numerous accolades. They have won seven Grammy Awards, numerous Brit Awards, and numerous MTV Awards, cementing their status as one of the most successful bands of all time. The Band's social and environmental activism In addition to their musical accomplishments, Coldplay has demonstrated a deep commitment to life and the environment. They actively support human rights and advocate for sustainable tourism practices, aimed at raising awareness about climate change and reducing carbon footprints. Chris Martin’s influence as a songwriter and singer Chris Martin’s poetic lyrics and emotional tone are undoubtedly at the heart of Coldplay’s success. His ability to translate his emotions into universally relatable English Pop songs made songs like “Fix You” and “Yellow” timeless. Martin’s vulnerability and honesty allow listeners to connect with Coldplay on a deeper level. Coldplay’s Legacy in Pop and Rock Music Over the past two decades, Coldplay has built an impressive legacy, influencing both pop and rock music. Their willingness to experiment with new sounds that continue to eat their roots has earned them a place among the greatest bands in history. Today, their music continues to inspire new generations of musicians. Conclusion From their beginnings at UCL to global sensation, Coldplay’s journey is a story of passion, friendship, and perseverance. The ability to make soulful English music, coupled with a commitment to worthwhile causes, makes them more than just a band. Coldplay is a beacon of inspiration, reminding us that when talent and teamwork are properly combined, the sky is the limit. FAQs  1. How did Coldplay get their name? The band adopted the name “Coldplay” from a classmate, Tim Crompton, who had previously used it for his band. 2. What was Coldplay’s first hit song? Coldplay’s first major single was “Yellow”, released in 2000 as part of their debut album “Parachutes”. 3. How many members do Coldplay have? Coldplay officially has four members: Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. Phil Harvey is considered the fifth honorary member. 4. What types of music do Coldplay play? Coldplay’s music spans genres such as alternative rock, pop, and ambient. 5. Besides music, what is Coldplay known for? Beyond their music, Coldplay is actively involved in social activities and environmental initiatives to promote sustainability. Read the full article

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Hi! I've read your summary of Levihan fanfic recommendations and I've noticed that you are fond of the concept "pretend lovers". I'd love to read your version of pretend lovers, if you don't mind. (or post your Levihan art if a story is too much.) Thanks :D

*Casually inserts self in a cameo in my own fics* Can you spot me? XD

Anyways, college will start tomorrow and I’m so anxious! But for the mean time, your wish is my command ;)

P.S. I stan Coldplay 

Impress (LeviHan - Pretend Lovers)

Theme: Pretend Relationship

Rating: PG

Warning: Curse Words

send your requests/anons here x.

For the thirty-sixth time around, he turned around to face her and gave her a big fat “NO”. His face was already evidently annoyed, and a frown was already forming on her lips after so much persuasion, only to face rejection.

“Oh come on Levi! I know you also want to go to that concert! You can have the other ticket! I’m not even interested in that band!” she pleaded, but it only made him groan. He’s been hearing the same statement for the past four hours and she was still at it. Admittedly, yes, the offer is tempting, but its her purpose he questions.

“I’m not helping you get tickets for your boyfriend four eyes” he hissed. Yes, she wanted those tickets for someone else, not herself.

“He’s not even my boyfriend!” she countered “Well, yet. He promised me he’ll give me a chance if I manage to get him tickets. You know I’ve already spent my allowance money on my experiments, so this is the last resort I have”

His eyebrows furrowed. She’s worth more than a concert pass. Whoever the douche was, he sure didn’t know how brilliant and amazing the woman was, despite her frequent freaky behavior.

“No” he repeated again, firmly.

“Please! All you have to do is appear in the event. I’ll already study everything and you don’t even need to lift a single finger” she was already using her big doe eyes, but he wasn’t falling for that trick. At least not yet. He had managed to set his personal best at resisting them today. Two hours more than the past record.

She started pulling out the big guns. Making her eyes wider, glassier and more persistent than usual. Those pretty hazel irises she knew he cannot resist.

“Remind me why I have to be there again?” he sighed, and she perked up hearing those words. He definitely fell into her trap. Like always.

“Because its a couples event. You have to pretend to be my boyfriend for that time” his frown became deeper. “But you just at least appear so they see I’m with someone”

“Alright shitty glasses. I get it” he replied.

“Yes! Meet me tomorrow at the entrance of the Central Stadium!” she yelled at him from across the hallway. He didn’t even notice she was already away till her voice echoed from the distance. She gave him one final wave, and a heart melting smile before she disappeared.

Great. He was going to be her boyfriend for a day, to impress a guy who wouldn’t even let her be his girlfriend for a day without compensation.

“So what is this game about again?” he asked, as he trotted beside her who skipped excitedly. As promised, they met up in front of the stadium and now walking towards the event hall. He sighed upon seeing that she even wore the band’s shirt even though she had no fucking idea who ‘Coldplay’ was. She sure was really trying hard to impress the guy

“Its a guessing game. It will most likely be their songs and I have listened to every single album they have released last night” yeah, she reeked of coffee again.

“Welcome! May I get your names please, and your team name!” a perky brunette greeted when they reached the registration desk.

“Hanji Zoe and Levi Ackerman” she replied for the both of them.

“Your team name please?” she asked again.

“Team Titans?” it came off more like a question than an answer. He gave her a glare with her weird nerdish innuendos. This is why people avoided her, because they don’t get her.

“No silly” the receptionist chuckled. “Our team name requirement needs to be a combination of both your names. Like a ship!”

They looked at each other. He as always, had a stoic and cold expression, but she was rather embarrassed in his opinion. Her cheeks were flushed red and she was speechless, mouth hanging agape as if her brain suddenly hanged. And those moments are really rare for an intellectual girl like her. Damn she was cute.

“Well since you two can’t think of one. I’ll name it! You are officially dubbed LeviHan” she brunette declared, handing them both one sticker each with their team name to attach to their shirts. Her ponytail bounced from behind her, a sinister smile plastered on her face which give him creeps. What the fuck was wrong with this girl?

They slowly backed away from her and made their entrance to the event hall, where people were already looming and trying to find seats in the busy room.

He scanned the area. Pairs of seats are placed at least a meter away from each other, so no team could cheat and copy answers. A tablet and touch pen laid on the table, where they could write their answers after the host up front on the stage shoots the question.

The music started to die down, and everyone was requested to find their respective places. They opted for a more low key position, down at the back corner, where no one would mind them that much.

“The mechanics are simple! You just need to write your answer on the tab in front of you in the span of thirty seconds. If your answer is correct, your tab will glow green and automatically move on to the next question. If you are wrong, it will glow red and your screen will be stuck to your last answer” the host started up. “Now ladies and gentlemen, please write your team name on the tab”

Hanji immediately picked up the pen and wrote in the messiest way possible. He was almost anxious that it couldn’t be read by the android, but silently whispered his thanks when the sides of the gadget glowed green and automatically emptied the screen.

“Great! I see everyone is ready and registered. To win this game, you must be the last couple standing after answering all our questions. Only the top Coldplay fanatic can pass this test” the host spoke again. “Now for the first question. What is the full name of the lead vocalist?” he heard his partner cuss from the side.

“I memorized songs not facts and background” she murmured, panic evident in her features. He sighed and stared at her, she will definitely fail if he would not help out.

“Christopher Anthony Martin” he whispered, sight directed up front so it looked like he didn’t care at all.

“What?” she looked at him with wide eyes.

“I said Christopher Anthony Martin. Now write it on the board before we loose time” he repeated, and she did what she was told to do so. Soon enough, green light emitted from their own tab, making her smile wide at him. They were going to win this game.

“What song featured Beyonće?”

“Hymn for the Weekend”

“Who in the band is left handed?”

“The bassist. Guy Berryman”

“In 1997, the band’s name was?”

“Starfish”

She gave him a weird look.

“What?” he raised an eyebrow at her.

“Who names their band Starfish?” she questioned him.

“Says the girl who named her team Team Titan” he rolled his eyes. “Quit talking and start writing”

“Whose death wake did they perform for?”

“Steve Jobs” she continued with her disbelieving look but he did not mind her anymore.

“For which three companies did they turn down contracts?”

“Coke, Gatorade and GAP”

“Who married first in the band?”

“The drummer. Will Champion”

They continued doing so, for the rest of the day. Hanji did come up with her own answers once in a while, when the questions were about ‘what’s the title of the song’ or ‘complete the lyrics’. She most definitely did her research.

“Yes!” she giggled, staring at the two tickets in her hand for the fifth time around as the walk away from the stadium. The setting sun definitely made her prettier from his view. Her unique nose, glasses, eyes, smile illuminated by the warm glowing light. He considered it a mission success in helping her and making her happy.

“So you can go to your shitty boyfriend now shitty glasses” he stopped and folded his arms over his chest. He honestly felt annoyed by the fact that his hard work will go to someone else when he did it for her. But whatever makes her happy, supposedly could make him happy too. Right?

“Oh Levi!” he took a step back, as she took him in one of her bone crushing hugs. On any other day, he would have shoved her away or avoided it. But perhaps the afternoon nostalgia made him a bit softer? Or was it that he was mentally tired after remembering all the facts about his favorite band.

A piece of hard paper was suddenly placed in his hand. The other ticket, as she promised was right in his grasp. She gave him a wide smile but he returned to it with a frown.

“Take it shitty glasses” he put back the ticket inside her palms. “Just go and have a date with your boyfriend or whatever” he ‘tsked’.

“No silly” she gave it back to him, and this time, encased it with his fingers. Now she was holding his closed fist with her warm hands which sent shivers down his spine. Her touch is so comforting. “I got this ticket for you, not for anyone else. Because I know you wouldn’t shell out money even if your favorite band went to town. I couldn’t buy you tickets so I decided to get you one with your help”

His mouth hung agape. She did all of it for him? It didn’t quite process in his mind yet.

“You tricked me? This is for me? But what about the other ticket? I thought this was supposed to be for your boy friend?” his forehead scrunched up with his confusion. She chuckled after all his questions.

“Yes I tricked you. This is all for you. I’ll meet you at the concert hall tomorrow night, the other one is for me to accompany you. And yes, it is for my boy friend” she left him dazed and frozen on the side walk, while she ran away from him.

“O-Oi! Four eyes!” he tried to call for her, but she was already waving at him goodbye from the other side of the street. Damn that stubborn ass unpredictable woman.

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Coldplay – Speed of Sound

Coldplay – Speed of Sound

Call 1-855-637-4055 for our Psychic line as low as 66¢/min About Coldplay: Coldplay is a British rock band that formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves “Coldplay” in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. Despite their worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs “Yellow”, “Trouble”, and “Don’t Panic” respectively. According to frontman, Chris Martin, “We wouldn’t be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs’ meanings like that.” Coldplay spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, taking a break from touring and releasing a satire music video of a song from a fictional band titled The Nappies while recording their third album. X&Y was released in June 2005 in UK and Europe. This new, delayed release date had put the album back into the next fiscal year, actually causing EMI’s stock to drop. It became the best-selling album of 2005 with worldwide sales of 8.3 million. The lead single, “Speed of Sound“, made its radio and online music store debut on 18 April and was released as a CD on 23 May 2005. X&Y entered the album charts of 20 countries at the number one position and was the third-fastest selling album in UK chart history. lyrics: How long before I get in? Before it starts, before I begin? How long before you decide? Before I know what it feels like? Where To, where do I go? If you never try, then you’ll never know. How long do I have to climb, Up on the side of this mountain of mine? Look up, I look up at night, Planets are moving at the speed of light. Climb up, up in the trees, every chance that you get, is a chance you seize. How long am I gonna stand, with my head stuck under the sand? I’ll start before I can stop, before I see things the right way up. All that noise, and all that sound, All those places I got found. And birds go flying at the speed of sound, to show you how it all began. Birds came flying from the underground, if you could see it then you’d understand? Ideas that you’ll never find, All the inventors could never design. The buildings that you put up, Japan and China all lit up. The sign that I couldn’t read, or a light that I couldn’t see, some things you have to believe, but others are puzzles, puzzling me. All that noise, and all that sound, All those places I got found. And birds go flying at the speed of sound, to show you how it all began. Birds came flying from the underground, if you could see it then you’d understand, ah when you see it then you’ll understand? All those signs, I knew what they meant. Some things you can invent. Some get made, and some get sent, Ooh? Birds go flying at the speed of sound, to show you how it all began. Birds came flying from the underground, if you could see it then you’d understand, ah, when you see it then you’ll understand? Click here to return to positive music list Read the full article

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Biograpgy

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist and keyboardist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London (UCL). After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as drummer and backing vocalist, completing the lineup. Creative director Phil Harvey is often referred to as the fifth member by the band. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs: Safety in 1998 and Brothers & Sisters and The Blue Room in 1999. The Blue Room was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone.

When Coldplay issued their debut, Parachutes in 2000, many assumed they only succeeded because they filled the void left by Radiohead, who had became less radio friendly and more experimental with each new release. No doubt, Coldplay's sound —elegant, melodic, vaguely spacey and very dramatic — bore plenty of similarity to mid-1990s Radiohead. But the group's hooks, sharpened by frontman Chris Martin's ability to pull heartstrings, and the their willingness to evolve their sound, gave Coldplay staying power. As a result, the band became one of the most commercially successful acts of the new millennium.

The band have won 62 awards from 209 nominations throughout their career, including nine Brit Awards—winning Best British Group four times—five MTV Video Music Awards and seven Grammy Awards from 31 nominations. They have sold more than 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's bestselling music artists. In December 2009, Rolling Stone readers voted the group the fourth-best artist of the 2000s. Coldplay have supported various social and political causes, such as Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. They have also performed at charity projects including Band Aid 20, Live 8, Global Citizen Festival, Sound Relief, Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, One Love Manchester, The Secret Policeman's Ball, Sport Relief and the UK Teenage Cancer Trust. 

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Coldplay - A Head Full Of Dreams

Coldplay is a British band that was formed in 1996 by Chris Martin (lead singer & keyboardist) and Johnny Buckland (lead guitarist). The band is made of two other members besides Chris and Johnny: Guy Berryman (bassist) and Will Champion (drummer and backup vocalist). The band went by the names of Pectoralz and Starfish before landing on Coldplay in 1998. The group likes to consider Phil Harvey, their creative director, as the fifth member of the band and I definitely agree because, when it comes to Coldplay, the artwork has been equally as important as the music for portraying their ideas and stories.

The reason why I chose to review an album by Coldplay is because I personally love their music and the artwork that comes with it. I admire how much the band was involved in the artwork created for each one of their seven albums. I truly enjoy reading the stories behind every album design and since A Head Full of Dreams is their newest album, I decided to talk a little about how it all came together.

Pilar Zeta was the designer that got to work with the group on this project. She is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. When she moved to L.A., Pilar started working for MAAVVEN, an agency that represented a few artists. For their launch, the agency would send GIFs in emails to different people. Each week, a different artist. Somehow Pilar’s GIF got to Phil Harvey and he showed it to Chris Martin. They both saw the future album artwork in there and agreed on needing to meet Pilar.

Behind every meeting, Pilar and Chris were super in sync regarding the concept that they were going for. Coldplay invited Pilar to London for a week to go to their studio as they recorded. They decided to do a huge collage, just for fun, whenever they took breaks. They used old photos of each member, some of them did paintings (including Pilar and some of the band members’ children) and they mainly just had fun with it. When it was finished, they all fell in love with the result and the first thing Chris said was “this needs to be the artwork for the cover.” And that is definitely what it became. You can see it multiplied around the edges of the cover, and the “Flower of Life” stands in the middle (a concept that Pilar and Chris played with before coming up with the collage).

I love how the collage portrays a very surrealist feeling, matching perfectly with the songs on the album and with their alternative rock style. There is a lot of colors on the edges but they contrast nicely with the stark black from the center, making the “Flower of Life” be the center of attention, despite all the details on the edge. I believe it is a great, very well done, design and I do definitely think that, the fact that is so personal to all the members, it adds a certain charm to the artwork.

-Carolina.

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Coldplay – Don’t Panic

Coldplay – Don’t Panic

Call 1-855-637-4055 for our Psychic line as low as 66¢/min lyrics: Bones, sinking like stones, All that we fought for, Homes, places we’ve grown, All of us are done for. And we live in a beautiful world, Yeah we do, yeah we do, We live in a beautiful world, Bones, sinking like stones, All that we fought for, And homes, places we’ve grown, All of us are done for. And we live in a beautiful world, Yeah we do, yeah we do, We live in a beautiful world. Here we go, Here we go. And we live in a beautiful world, Yeah we do, yeah we do, We live in a beautiful world. Oh, all that I know, There’s nothing here to run from, Cos yeah, everybody here’s got somebody to lean on About Coldplay: Coldplay is a British rock band that formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed under the name Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves “Coldplay” in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. Despite their worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements. In the past, Coldplay turned down multi-million dollar contracts from Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs “Yellow”, “Trouble”, and “Don’t Panic” respectively. According to frontman, Chris Martin, “We wouldn’t be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs’ meanings like that.” Coldplay spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, taking a break from touring and releasing a satire music video of a song from a fictional band titled The Nappies while recording their third album. X&Y was released in June 2005 in UK and Europe. This new, delayed release date had put the album back into the next fiscal year, actually causing EMI’s stock to drop. It became the best-selling album of 2005 with worldwide sales of 8.3 million. The lead single, “Speed of Sound“, made its radio and online music store debut on 18 April and was released as a CD on 23 May 2005. X&Y entered the album charts of 20 countries at the number one position and was the third-fastest selling album in UK chart history. Click here to return to positive music list Read the full article