Music doesn't come more touching than this. With their debut single alone, the emotion-fortified "Shiver," Coldplay prove they can shift between elated and crushed in a breath, as singer Chris Martin pours out music's oldest chestnut (unconditional yet unrequited love) with the shakiest of voices and a backdrop of epic guitars. For 10 tracks on Parachutes, he adds newfound meaning to the most tired and overused rock sentiments--love found, love lost, love unrequited--over acoustic guitars and emotionally fraught rock. And for once, all the clichés ring true because Chris Martin genuinely sounds like a man picking over the bones of his life, coming up with just as many reasons to be cheerful as seriously depressed. Not that Parachutes is a depressing album--there's too much conviction to the guitars and hope in Martin's words for that. Instead it's a beautifully tender balance that comes as close to perfection as anything that's come before it. --Dan Gennoe
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000508U6 Release Date: 2000-11-07 |
Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost
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Music doesn't come more touching than this. With their debut single alone, the emotion-fortified "Shiver," Coldplay prove they can shift between elated and crushed in a breath, as singer Chris Martin pours out music's oldest chestnut (unconditional yet unrequited love) with the shakiest of voices and a backdrop of epic guitars. For 10 tracks on Parachutes, he adds newfound meaning to the most tired and overused rock sentiments--love found, love lost, love unrequited--over acoustic guitars and emotionally fraught rock. And for once, all the clichés ring true because Chris Martin genuinely sounds like a man picking over the bones of his life, coming up with just as many reasons to be cheerful as seriously depressed. Not that Parachutes is a depressing album--there's too much conviction to the guitars and hope in Martin's words for that. Instead it's a beautifully tender balance that comes as close to perfection as anything that's come before it. --Dan GennoeAmazon.com
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Customer Reviews:
Parachutes.......2007-04-05
The album has a reserved, modest alternative rock sound that relies on acoustic guitars and keyboards just as much as it does electric guitars and drum rhythms. There aren't many layers or complexity to the ten tracks on Parachutes; they are beautifully simple. Chris Martin will probably never top his vocals on this album. It is his most vivid and honest delivery. One key aspect of Coldplay's music that has never gone well with me is the lyrics, and more specifically their topics. And Coldplay haven't seemed to move from where they started, but that isn't a real weak point for Parachutes, considering that this is where they started.
"Don't Panic" is one of the best songs on the album, both in terms of sound and lyrics, but when the electric guitar comes in you can immediately taste the Radiohead. "Shiver" is a much more "Coldplay" song that has a very endearing, melodic sound to it, and the fact that it isn't in 4/4 shows that Coldplay aren't just talented. But the lyrics - being about a girl - dull this display of intellect and creativity. They more than make up for it on "Spies," a darker-sounding drum-heavy piece that is surely metaphorical about life's worries, drug use, or maybe even communist China. "Sparks" is a beautiful, almost lounge-like piece that is fitting to be about a girl. Both "Yellow" and "Trouble" are overrated, but still very good songs that work perfectly on this album. "High Speed" is another very enjoyable Radiohead-flavored song that contains a lot of atmospheric guitar-work and a grooving bass line. "We Never Change" is perhaps the best song on the album, and is certainly the most expressive and meaningful. "Everything's Not Lost" is the perfect track to close out Parachutes, with its "this could go on forever" guitar and bass riffs and vocals.
The songs in and of themselves aren't particularly brilliant or overwhelming, but the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts. The album cannot be expressed in a song or two like your average pop album. It's not exactly a "Dark Side Of The Moon"-type of album either, but everything works so well from beginning to end that it is in a sense exactly that kind of album.
coldplay "parashutes".......2007-03-19
Can anybody stop this thing ... before my head explodes ..........2007-02-03
Amazing debut album.......2007-02-02
While most casual listeners will be quick to enjoy the pop-friendly "Yellow," it is such songs as "Everything's Not Lost" and "Shiver" that best define this album.
Cold Play rocks.......2007-01-11
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Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008WI90 Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- The Man from Snowy River (Bruce Rowland)
- The Winds of War (Bob Cobert)
- Blue Velvet (Angelo Badalamenti)
- Witness (Maurice Jarre)
- Raising Arizona (Carter Burwell)
- Pee Wees Big Adventure (Danny Elfman)
- Halloween (John Carpenter)
- A Nightmare On Elm Street (Charles Bernstein)
- The Fly (Howard Shore)
- RoboCop (Basil Poledouris)
- The Empire Strikes Back (John Williams)
- The Right Stuff (Bill Conti)
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- The Abyss (Alan Silvestri)
- Brainstorm (James Horner)
- Peggy Sue Got Married (John Barry)
- My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
- The Dead (Alex North)
- Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
- The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
- Driving Miss Daisy (Hans Zimmer)
Tracks:
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- Unforgiven (Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood)
- Raggedy Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
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- Father Of The Bride (Alan Silvestri)
- While You Were Sleeping (Randy Edelman)
- Babe (Nigel Westlake)
- The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective (Henry Mancini)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (Erich Wolfgang Korngold)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Laurence Rosenthal)
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- A Little Princess (Patrick Doyle)
- Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
- Memphis Belle (George Fenton)
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Tracks:
- To Die For (Danny Elfman)
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- 2001 (Alex North)
- Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Joel McNeely)
- The Crow (Graeme Revell)
- Blade (Mark Isham)
- The Omen (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann)
- Scream (Marco Beltrami)
- The Sixth Sense (James Newton Howard)
- Xena: Warrior Princess (Joseph LoDuca)
- Air Force One (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Starship Troopers (Basil Poledouris)
- The Matrix (Don Davis)
- The Iron Giant (Michael Kamen)
- Youve Got Mail (George Fenton)
- A Little Romance (Georges Delerue)
- Pleasantville (Randy Newman)
Tracks:
- Sunset Boulevard (Franz Waxman)
- L.A. Confidential (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Rounders (Christopher Young)
- The Score (Howard Shore)
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- Gone In 60 Seconds (Trevor Rabin)
- The Bourne Identity (John Powell)
- Rush Hour 2 (Lalo Schifrin)
- XXX (Randy Edelman)
- Die Hard (Michael Kamen)
- The Last of the Mohicans (Trevor Jones)
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- The Mists Of Avalon (Lee Holdridge)
- Cleopatra (Alex North)
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- Emma (Rachel Portman)
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- Cast Away (Alan Silvestri)
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- Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
- Far From Heaven (Elmer Bernstein)
- Ice Age (David Newman)
- Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell)
Customer Reviews:
A good value.......2007-05-17
The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25
Very good value.
Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.
A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004Y548 Release Date: 2000-08-09 |
Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost-Life Is For Living
- Careful Where You Stand
- For You
Album Description
Japanese version of debut album for UK indie act compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. Tracks include a new version of 'High Speed' originally taken from the mega limited 'The Blue Room' EP, the ace singles 'Shiver' and 'Yellow' and two bonus tracks 'For You' and 'Careful Where You Stand' both ofwhich aren't on the UK. 2000 release. Note: this Japanese version also includes the hidden UK song, 'Careful Where YouStand' that follows, 'Everything's Not Lost'. 13 songs, 12 tracks.Album Details
Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: 'careful Where You Stand' and 'for You'.Customer Reviews:
"Parachutes" is only getting better with the years.......2004-08-21
This import version of "Parachutes" (12 tracks, 50 min.) comes with 2 bonus tracks: "Careful Where You Stand" and "For You", which were actually the b-sides of the "Shiver" single, and which fit very well onto the album. So you can buy "Parachutes" the album and "Shiver" the single separately, or you can buy this import version which has everything in one place. Ypur choice.
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.
Excellent album.......2000-09-27
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Millions
Manufacturer: Milan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007Y8A9C Release Date: 2005-04-05 |
Tracks:
- House Building
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- Moving In/Lost Boy 1
- St. NIcholas/Damian and the Donkey Escape
- Old House/In the Attic
- Hitsville U.K. -- Clash
- Chuggers/Sterling/Lost Boy 2
- Brazil
- Ransacked
- La Petite Fille de la Mer -- Vangelis
- Mum/Parachutes to Africa
- Nirvana -- El Bosco
Album Description
Danny Boyle (28 Days Later, Trainspotting) once again reinvents the cinematic experience with a heartwarming story of two little boys, faith, miracles...and lots of money. Starting anew after the death of their mother, 9-year-old Anthony is ever practical, while his 7-year old brother Damian uses imagination, fantasy, and faith to make sense of his confusing world. When a suitcase full of money falls out of the sky at Damien's feet, it sets the boys on the adventure of a lifetime that leads them to realize that true wealth has nothing to do with money. Featuring original score by John Murphy, "TUMBLE AND FALL" by Feeder, "BRAZIL" by S'Express, and the film's signature song "NIRVANA" by El Bosco.Customer Reviews:
A mantra for love.......2007-05-19
Brilliant!!.......2007-05-12
Worth a million!.......2007-01-04
Missing Song...........2005-11-09
This instrumental music play again in others escenes on the movie... thanks... i you can help me...
Thanks to E. Figueroa.......2005-09-04
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004U9MS Release Date: 2000-07-10 |
Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost
Album Description
Eagerly anticipated and long awaited full length debut. 11 tracks of emotionally fraught indie rock which is knocking them dead in the UK. Includes the singles, 'Shiver' (emotion-fortified), the gorgeous summer anthem, 'Yellow' and a hiddebonus track 'LiAlbum Details
Their Eagerly Awaited Debut Full Length. Garnered Rave Reviews on their Nme Tour with Shack, Gomez and Bellatrix. Often Compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.Customer Reviews:
Baa Baa Baa.......2005-09-01
GREAT ALBUM.......2004-12-27
Parachutes & Chris Martin,who could ask for a better combo.?.......2003-09-13
p a r a c h u t e s.......2003-09-09
Champion!.......2003-01-20
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004XSQX Release Date: 2001-10-09 |
Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: 7799900334 |
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Parachutes
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GW87R0 Release Date: 2006-09-12 |
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Parachutes
Coldplay Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AU1NVU Release Date: 2005-10-10 |
Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost
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Parachutes/Rush of Blood to the Head
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GLKMHE Release Date: 2006-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Politik
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Tracks:
- Don't Panic
- Shiver
- Spies
- Sparks
- Yellow
- Trouble
- Parachutes
- High Speed
- We Never Change
- Everything's Not Lost-Life Is For For Living (Medley)
Album Description
Two hit albums packaged together and housed in a slipcase. This two CD set features the debut and sophomore albums from Coldplay. Each album garnered so much airplay on TV and radio that these albums could actually be retitled Greatest Hits Vol. One and Vol. Two! No other British band besides Radiohead has received the critical accolades and worldwide sales that Coldplay has. And this is where it all began... EMI. 2006.Rap Music:
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