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That Was When I Ruled the World

I heard Coldplay’s new single, “Viva la Vida” today and it felt like I was hearing music for the first time.  Below is a full streaming link but I am not sure how long it will stay live, so check it out quick:

ColdPlay’s “Viva la Vida.”

If I had a band and a song, this would be my release.

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  1. #1. Here I Go Again but not so Young on August 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

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  2. #2. New ColdPlay Tune // General Discussion // BlogCatalog on August 18th, 2008 at 9:19 pm

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  3. #3. annie on August 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Hi, I thought it is great. I love music generally. I have their previous album. This one may not be a smashing hit though. we’ll see.

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  5. #5. phd in yogurtry on August 19th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    Hi -

    Over from Change Therapy, checking out her brilliant award winners. I’ll look around. Always looking for good psych blogs (a psychologist, myself).

    I think I saw Coldplay sing this song on a late night tv show, Colbert maybe? And this studio version is much better than that live version. I’m glad I heard this, I had thought Coldplay had gone cold.

    phd in yogurtrys last blog post..toe fugh

  6. #6. Damien Riley on August 19th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Hi yougurtry. For my psychology and inspiration posts, go to my other blog: Postcards from the Funny Farm Thanks for stopping by and your comment on Viva la Vida. It took a while to grow on my wife as well.

  7. #7. richard on August 20th, 2008 at 8:33 am

    I have been very interested and impressed when I have heard the song: (that was when I ruled the world). To me it is a great return to melody, intense urgent feelings and clever production -all the things I have loved in my choice of music.

    I had my first complete listen today on the radio. I am pretty sure as far as drums go, I only heard a kick drum ….very clever fresh and modern to have a song sound so complete that way! ~richard

  8. #8. The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me on September 3rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm

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