It's been 4+ years since the original release of Coldplay's debut album in the UK (the US release would follow in Nov. 2000), and as the phenom called Coldplay is getting bigger and bigger, it's now clear that "Parachutes" is a classic, in every sense of the word. By now, the original 10 tracks of the album all have become so instantly familiar, yet never tiresome. There is of course "Yellow", the US break-through single but for me probably the weakest track on the set. Check out instead "Shiver", "Don't Panic" (with the immortal line "We Live in a Beautiful World"), "Trouble" and Sparks", 4 other singles from the album (all of them still available on Amazon). This import version of "Parachutes" (14 tracks, 56 min.) comes with 4 additional tracks on a separate CD: "Sparks" in the album version (nothing new here), but then also "Careful Where You Stand" which is a b-side from the "Shiver" single, "Yellow" in an accoustic version that in my opinion is actually better than the original version, and the hauntingly beautiful "See You Soon", which originally appeared on the "Blue Room" EP. Both "Careful" and "See You Soon" are essentials in the Coldplay catalogue. We now await Coldplay's new album, which supposedly will come out in Spring 2005. Who knows whether that's gonna be any good, but for sure it's gonna be a monster, and Coldplay is well on its way to be the next U2. Meanwhile, enjoy the humble and intimate debut album which I dare say Chris and the boys will never surpass.
Customer Review: A Breath of fresh air
When I first heard "Yellow" by Coldplay, the thing that caught my attention was how smooth this band's sound was. Upon purchasing the album, I found that I couldn't take it out of my CD player for weeks. Coldplay is definitely a breath of fresh air in the music world. The album follows, almost methodically, a perfect pattern from song-to-song. If you're one who likes to listen to an album all the way through, this album gladly gives you the honor. I recommend it to anyone in need of comfort on a cloudy day.
When it comes to the sound of the acoustic guitar a feeling of romance is sure to be conjured up by the many aficionados of this great musical instrument. The music spectrum of this instrument include hot spicy flamenco dance numbers and soft and melodic songs with many textures of sound and melody. Not many people will appreciate the range of music an acoustic guitar has, but just about everyone will recognise the beautiful tunes that an acoustic guitar makes.
Have you ever had the dream of being able to play an acoustic guitar? Do you ever walk past a shop that sells them, and get the urge to go inside pick one up, feel the sturdy neck and caress the strings to play a tune? Did you ever wonder how much it would cost to learn to play one? Or have you wondered just how difficult it would be to learn maybe?
Imagine how good it would be to be sitting in front of your friends and family and show off your newly acquired talent of being able to play the guitar you just bought. Do you ever think in frustration that if you only had the time you could seriously get down to the business off learning to play.
Although you might get the idea that acoustic guitars are some kind of magical instruments there is nothing really that special in their make up. It is just their music that conveys that special mysticism that surrounds them. Think about when you were little and learned to write. At first it seems like you have achieved something that is wonderful but eventually it becomes second nature to undertake all kinds of writing assignments with a mere pencil being the instrument that allows you to do this. This is the same with an acoustic guitar, it is merely the instrument that allows you and your skill to make beautiful music. And as far as learning to play the acoustic guitar, the same principles like learning to write apply. You start to doodle first by playing around with it and then you get more and more the feel of it till music starts to pour out from your fingers into the guitar.
Indeed an acoustic guitar does come across as a fairly compelling instrument, especially if you never played it before. When music comes out of guitars it stands head and shoulders above the sounds of most other instruments which is why it is so popular. Practice enough and you can almost play any tune.
The outstanding qualities that the acoustic guitar has, often leads people to approach it with too much awe. They can't see that the music comes not from the guitar but from the person that plays it.
You will not be wasting your time if you take the time and energy to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. So if you happen to have one gathering dust in the attic, then go get it, or go and buy one at your local music store. Whatever you do, you will not be disappointed.
Ivan Calderwell writes for acousticguitarshops.com where you can easily find the acoustic guitar you always wanted as well as all the latest news, views and reviews on this great musical instrument.
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