Coldplay about writing Yellow

[@LafriteRip]

“I was looking for a word that was all like : uhhhhhyyyyyaaaaa.” -Chris Martin

[@skoto8219]

When he's talking about chords: "Lol he doesn't know the chord names. He has a good ear though, he makes it work" When he talks about the effect achieved by bending certain vowel sounds: "Okay this guy is lightyears ahead of me"

[@andro.5678]

thats how you write lyrics. find something that fits in a musical way. the lyrical content is only of secondary importance. always annoyed about all these artist japping on about 'muh feelings' as if that's what makes a hit. as if you simply pick a diary entry and do whatever. smh.

[@LafriteRip]

@@andro.5678 I agree, and Chris Martin is a great songwriter. I was simply pointing out the way he explained his thought process was funny. Cheers!

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@LafriteRip he’s talented and humble and a bit random too but overall great

[@luiz4folks]

Relatable

[@kmckinlay8070]

Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all phone book

[@VincesInHocSigno]

You're on to something, mate

[@rdafe8562]

Yeah keep going lol

[@user-xi8ht3ft9k]

I felt that.

[@usctrojanfreak]

:D

[@pauljordan4452]

That's it exactly. And I'm told I Iook like Chris Martin!

[@alvarc3675]

i can only feel more admiration for a guy who has achieved this much and remain genuinely humble. What a great bloke. Deserves every bit of success hes had.

[@mathieuregniez769]

@@alvarc3675 But Buckley and Radiohead are faaaar better

[@alvarc3675]

Mathieu Regniez no doubt about it

[@thegoodsgone1965]

@@mathieuregniez769 I don't even get what people mean by "better" when it comes to music to be honest.

[@BarrySmithviolin]

@@thegoodsgone1965 I agree! Emotion is all that matters. Martin’s really good about melody against chord changes. Much like Jeff Lynne

[@baardeven1]

@@thegoodsgone1965 it could mean they are better by being «more talented»? Cause I would agree on that.

[@JupiterSun-888]

Whenever Chris talks about how he made songs, it's always so interesting, yet often funny. He's admitted to lyrics being gibberish before, and now here we see him musing over how Neil Young sings "Stars", and then him getting the inspiration for "Yellow" from a yellow phone book across the room lol. Chris definitely has a very inspired but also deeply playful mind, he can take something very plain and simple and turn it into something very interesting & intriguing.

[@anguscos4506]

Bro it just seems like he was shitposting and something good came out lol

[@crazy4beatles]

Makes you wonder how many songs or other creative ventures never materialize because our minds are too focused to play around like that. Or our fear of failure so strong it doesn’t allow us to putz around and find those gems,

[@ferise1]

Pisces are inspired

[@waddupbump]

Agreed, but you had a brilliant opportunity to say “...take something plain and simple and turn it in to SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL”

[@fullbeans983]

Oasis - Supersonic. Awesome gibberish.

[@scootlepatootle]

I love how messy musicians brains are, nothing makes any sense and i love it

[@buckfiden607]

Drugs?

[@ppprenxx]

@@buckfiden607 bruh what

[@kowloonbroadcast]

@@ppprenxx both of u - stop 4fckssk 🛑 …or they all will get it eventually

[@gebbo221]

The amount of joy on this man's face is truly inspirational.

[@Neimonster]

It's the uppers

[@Neimonster]

@@thomaswinkelmair9717 Well, it is for me, but in this case it was a joke

[@cricardol]

Shiver is really underappreciated, one of my favorites

[@eliostan1727]

I will scream my lungs out to that song in my car. His voice is so powerful in that song.

[@yogamabayu]

Agree

[@Zmargo702]

Hard facts

[@cx.maca.lln.3405]

yess!

[@silent_fungus]

Me too.

[@104ist]

Coldplay really get overlooked these days, I do miss the days when all their songs were guitar led, but the Radiohead-obsessed early Coldplay days were the one 🙌

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Yes I was obsessed with them around the time A Rush Of Blood To The Head came out and that album I swear it was on repeat for like 2 years

[@acm1350]

Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, X & Y, (some of) Viva La Vida. Then they went in a direction I didn't care for.

[@donfaus]

Same here, I couldn't wait to what else they had under their sleeve then Viva la Vida came and "Meh"... Then the rest came and "Ok bye"

[@martheresa7550]

I miss the old Coldplay.

[@ilyesbensaid8143]

A head full of dreams is a great album too

[@zerovex6187]

I'm so suprised how this hit was initially just a Neil Young imitation

[@breanchu]

Maybe if Neil Young hadn't existed, we wouldn't have yellow

[@zerovex6187]

@@breanchu Luckily, he did😉

[@silkez]

so that was as ... very interesting!👍🏻😊

[@silkez]

Thanks @breanchu

[@breanchu]

@@silkez thank you for watching as always❤️❤️

[@bladetj]

Best Coldplay album by far. No production tricks. Just great songs.

[@tylersmith9868]

Parachutes and a rush of blood to the head are amazing albums beginning to end

[@bladetj]

@@tylersmith9868 completely right. There are not many albums recorded that you can enjoy from start to finish. To have done two in a row is a serious accomplishment. Hats off to them. Pity about their new shit haha. But they always come out with a belter now and again to reel us back in!

[@jackclement503]

@Tyler Smith I completely agree, but if also argue the same about Viva La Vida. Yeah they changed their sound up a bit for that one, but it’s actually my personal favourite of their albums.

[@nickpeitchev7763]

A rush of blood to the head is their best

[@nickpeitchev7763]

Parachutes is def amazing tho

[@Ben_R4mZ]

"About a 45 degree angle, over there" world renowned songwriter everyone.

[@tompregon7450]

but do you know hat he really means by that!?

[@jonathanbolger6173]

He's such a likeable dude. He has the world at his feet and it shows, not in a bad way. He just knows how remarkable some of his songs are, and he's humble.

[@_Scintill8tor]

I am for sure not a fan of Coldplay, and also the genre is just not my taste. But watching this clip I feel utter respect for Chris and the band. Chris is just pure positive energy it seems. Must be great to be around him.

[@Laura-eo2fl]

He is honestly more gorgeous (wholly) as the years pass. My sister and I both loved the song ‘yellow’ and she passed in 2013. It memorialized her for me. Hearing the song means the world to me.

[@jaycords2377]

Sorry to hear about your sister. A beautiful song to keep her in memory.

[@mkmllrc]

I passed away too at 16

[@mrepix8287]

And I perished at 18

[@aaronshinbrot8086]

I am so sorry for your loss Laura. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and be with you and keep eternal love in your heart forever and ever.

[@Blue_Lugia]

I've never been attracted to him. But I think he seems like a really sweet and funny person and that's what I love about him. And I'm so sorry for your loss of your sister. I'm sure she's still with you in some way. It's what they say; "As long as we remember them, they are still here."

[@faizimamfadhlurrahman1019]

Oasis begin from Rockfield Studio by Wonderwall Coldplay begin from Rockfield Studio by Yellow Such a legendary studios.

[@petesampras9613]

Although Noel recorded the main guitar track for Wonderwall on the stone wall outside the studio, it has great recording pedigree

[@kieranbeattie194]

@@petesampras9613 that was the part at the start of 'hello' he recorded on the wall my friend

[@petesampras9613]

@@kieranbeattie194 Thanks, I got a bit confused, makes sense with the bird tweets at the start of the album. Really nice touch before Hello kicks in

[@willgreen2001]

Oasis did not begin with Wonderwall haha

[@thatguytobyplayz4841]

Queen pretty much began to get big in rockerfield too

[@kaseygray6866]

It's interesting how all musicians have such a messy brain. Not messy in a derogatory way, but just that the creative mind is a concoction of random thoughts pieced together. Chris is such a humble, yet genius songwriter.

[@adil-blue-blood7626]

When yellow was released i was 16 years old And i still have the same emotional feeling about it Thanks Coldplay for existing in my life in that periods

[@RobReedMusic]

i was 32 and feel the same :)

[@krioni86sa]

im 35. i first heard yellow at MTV

[@olivergilliland464]

I was 87 and I too still feel the same

[@MultiStrickland]

I was 1006, and i didn’t care for it

[@tonoru3370]

Was born that year.

[@shamraj17]

This ignites my spirit to keep writing songs.

[@bobthehuntsman1548]

Same

[@jbru9576]

Same

[@Angela-xi7nm]

same

[@realpinkunicorn]

Same

[@jamiereid7637]

Same

[@johndavidtice]

I’m glad this popped up. I’m glad I watched it. I’m glad you posted it.

[@konrad7572]

i am equally as glad

[@pouyan_m]

Just be glad always

[@Razormiller]

Im glad as hell and Im not gonna take it anymore !!

[@datavalisofficial8730]

I'm glad you're glad fellow person

[@aubr]

"Look at the stars" is such a wonderful line. This is awesome. I love it! 💕

[@even2ez266]

Don't mind my dislike, it was accidental.

[@corynicolas3175]

@@even2ez266 You can undo a dislike. Lol.

[@MarcVesseur]

Since that time the universe came out of it’s anonymity, through Coldplay’s entire catalogue

[@scrumpymanjack]

What a guy. Humble, able to make fun of himself, sensitive, talented. THAT is awesome.

[@headfullofmusic422]

love him for being so sensitive and vulernable

[@brianjohnson1360]

...that is (typically) British !!

[@Blue_Lugia]

​@@headfullofmusic422 *Cough cough* Well I'm not Into astrology but. If you know when he is born (march 2nd) then you can see that the Pisces in him is pretty obvious. (I am one too so I can recogmize myself in him a little bit😂😂😉

[@deiinmusic]

"we're always banging about love and amazingness, and I think will always will..." My absolute hero

[@TheMichaelJoshua]

The 1st Coldplay record is and will always be the best. Its perfect front to back to me.

[@pihermoso11]

As Conan O'Brien would say, the first record for a band is always the best, why? Because it took at least 20 years to make...

[@nickpeitchev7763]

Nah rush of blood to the head is their best but Parachutes is probably 2nd

[@selmadenhartog6273]

3:00 "so normal tuning... *plays random guitar chord* ..that isn't it". lmao, love this man

[@creatorvoss]

One of the most magical song ever and that electric guitar riff

[@fisherengineering6947]

And its actually so simple pretty much anyone with 2 fingers could learn to play it haha

[@lt.reubenrozeyt5716]

​@@fisherengineering6947 yeah but try playing and bending the strings in tune.

[@torinoscaletunes]

That first album is only getting better with age. Such simple, lovely songs. And the last one - Everything's Not Lost - sounds like an optimistic Bond theme. You don't get many optimistic Bond themes. Fair play to them.

[@standardofexcellence]

Frogs are gay

[@prestonlee7107]

Love it when he just says “I don’t know” in an instant with confidence when asked bout the meaning of the song. He’s letting art be art, a billion people has probably heard this song and it holds a different meaning to everyone, beautiful.

[@paulinaromarate]

“look at the stars”

[@Rakith_02]

That's the beauty of this song. It doesn't have a particular meaning to it. You can just think about what means to you the most. Love. Parents. Battling mental issues Anything for that matter... Truly a worm of art. Crazy to see how ONE single song can be perceived in soo many ways from different cultures.

[@paulinaromarate]

@@Rakith_02 you’re right I agree 💛

[@dannym.1004]

Yellow will always have a special place in my heart. I had a very close friend at one point and we were discussing music and I said that the song Yellow reminded me of him. He was my yellow. I made so many analogies about yellow when thinking about him. And even now that he hates my guts he's yellow. But a different kind of yellow. The thought of him is bittersweet, like a lemon. Lemons are yellow. I have his contact saved in my phone as Lemon Boy. Even though he's blocked and deleted my number. I miss him dearly, I always will. And I still love him. He's still my yellow.

[@briancooley8777]

I wish I was like that for someone

[@dannym.1004]

@@briancooley8777 If you ever are someone's yellow, I hope you don't hurt them like my yellow did. He knew how much I cared, but he abandoned me.

[@snoozyq9576]

I thought I found my Yellow a couple od times but I hadn't. Hopefully one day

[@dannym.1004]

@@snoozyq9576 you will one day man

[@gameskeepup4803]

If you don’t mind me asking, what happened between you two?

[@champie3368]

Chris' smile and joy is contagious

[@Dominic-fd2wz]

The best thing about music is that it doesn't have to make any normal sense, it just hits you in your mind and your heart.

[@donfaus]

I still remember the first time that I heard "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you..." and have goosebumps. Such a delightful moment 😌

[@thisispeacefull]

This is my favorite song of theirs, maybe one of my favorite songs in general. The lyrics aren’t deep but, it just evokes immediate happiness for me. It’s just such a sweet song. 💛

[@lela7436]

this was so amazing. the thing Chris said about their song being about someone or something that's just awesome, i love it so much

[@lizmoss]

it’s so wonderful seeing magic being created! they made so many great songs in a short span of time

[@lisarose3566]

Yellow is the first song that I've heard from Coldplay and fall in love with song, Martin and whole group. Almost 2 decades ago still love the whole package. Many more years of music and success to come your way, guys.

[@colevaughn6720]

I say this shit all of the time but my God Chris Martin is a national treasure my God he's so damn wholesome

[@stevesimons730]

I’d say international but spot on

[@teeteebee]

He's not.

[@HighPriestess710]

I know he hadn’t had children yet but this song fits so well for the love of a parent as their child grows. My gift to my son this weekend for his 13th birthday I will be singing this to him (been practicing all year). I have been singing this to him while he was in my belly and a baby to out him to sleep. I hope he remembers it. Thank you Chris ❤

[@afolabiprecious798]

​@@DJjdjrndbdbdbd shut up

[@AshleyAye]

This remains my favorite song simply because it’s the only song that reminds me of no one and nothing but myself. It’s a solace, a safe space and a love letter to myself. So knowing it’s not for anyone specific just “someone awesome” truly brings me such joy. 💛

[@Yurscrtlvr]

I love this band. I wish more people appreciated them like I do

[@chiccachannel]

I love this man's voice... it's just PERFECT!

[@joanncarter2000]

Thank you for posting! I had not seen this interview before and I am a Coldplay junkie!

[@breanchu]

Thank you for watching :)

[@littlepinkpie_]

his hand movement...I don't even know how many years I need to master that . . His songs so pure and original ... we are so blessed to have him💕💕

[@SuukiDesu]

Naturally cute persons capable of the deepest emotions a human could possibly hold.. those really are the heart of this world.

[@joshsheff7189]

Thank heavens for creative people such as the lads from Coldplay. The world would be a miserable dull ass place without them.

[@Coe1303]

The song still gives me chills. It must have come from a very peaceful energy field.

[@Muzick]

Chris's whole demeanor and energy is just soothing. My first introduction to Coldplay was A Rush of Blood to the Head. I can't remember which song specifically but I do remember instantly recalling that this band would be one of my all-time favorites. I've seen them live twice so far and I absolutely cannot wait to see them live again.

[@SvenArneRasmussen]

That is freaking amazing. Love Chris Martin and the whole of coldplay. "our songs are generally about someone, or something awesome". That is just awesome.

[@Fatelovesirony960]

Just a timeless song, and pleasant to the ears

[@DS-qy3qv]

Chris' voice lends itself to just about anything, could listen to him for the rest of my life and say I've not wasted a day

[@vischetty7736]

What a lovely dude man 😎 Thanks for all the great music Coldplay. You’re a blessing to us all

[@alfredayisi7502]

This group are just talented geniuses,Thank You God for Coldplay,I absolutely Love them,stay Humble and keep Rising Chris and Coldplay

[@dontcinthia]

To me the whole album parachute is a masterpiece every lyric every song is heart touching. I still listen to it after a decade 🤍

[@browney1983]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Has meant so much to me and I have just discovered it was named after the Yellow Pages 😂

[@83j049733rfe4]

... One of the most genuine, heartfelt songs in the ever and it came from the silliest, most damn mundane of moments and I swear on God, it's reinforced what I always felt. That hypothetical break up, that last tour, last show... That last song they play before they exit stage left? It's gonna have to be one last heart felt Yellow.

[@nicolasfourie5184]

Awesome to watch this! Humble beginnings to currently 576M views on their "yellow" music video on KZbin and many radio plays, CDS and more! Often something awesome happens after a dip or a hard time, so all the more reason to never give up! They got away from the noise and this is how this amazing song came out! Brilliant!

[@WilliamWonka]

I just realized the best recording studios are probably in the middle of nowhere and not big cities because you can insulate all you want but you can’t manufacture silence. My house is practically silent, save for the overhead fan turning, and I realize I’ve taken for granted where I live. Silence truly is golden.

[@metalheadblues]

Also electrical interfere

[@standardofexcellence]

Isolation creates peace and thus us a proper environment for creative inspiration because you dont lose your focus

[@ptbauro]

God, he's such a delight to watch

[@steveguitarman1488]

Always been one of my favorite songs. I love the fact that it's not patronizing, but it is like a lullaby that has a soothing effect on me. As if to say, come on, dry your eyes. That type of vibe.

[@nas0075]

I heard this song for the first time when my grandmother passed away in 2000. I had come back home for her funeral from living abroad. This song always reminds me of her. Funny enough, she lived on an island and we have a similar beach as in the video. And when I go to her house, still today, that is the place where I have seen the most stars, ever.

[@jotk9440]

Nice

[@tanyathompson2396]

I love him. I cracked up when he imitated how Neil Young says, “stars” 😂😂😂

[@nicholastang1217]

I recently just revisited their first album Parachutes. I gotta be honest " yellow " was the song that I was always listening to but nothing else. One day, I opened up the album and started listening to it. Found out every single song in that album became my favourites. There is so much flavour and emotions in those songs. I have been playing the album on loop non stop for a while now and I dont think I wanna listen to anything else in the next couple weeks or even months. I never liked an album so much, every single song is legendary.

[@hopet7033]

love this! yellow is one of my favorite songs ever!

[@dbxniker7484]

he seems genuinely proud getting to talk about it like he is showing his kids how he did it

[@ChrisSche]

I wasn't the biggest fan of their music initially but from the start I knew they'd grow into something huge and be around awhile just because of how original they were plus their writing had diversity.

[@nowheregirl86]

I still remember the first time I heard this song. Summer 2000 at a Pacsun store in Ontario/Rialto mall. I was staying at my tias house for the summer and my older cousins drove me to the mall for back to school shopping. I purchased one single item, a baby blue Roxy hoodie. With hoodie in arm I froze and listened to the entire song, I instantly knew I was in love.

[@indiamae3599]

this song just invokes nostalgia and always brings a smile to my face

[@cityiot]

What a nice surprise to see the sincere modesty in such a great talent. I'm inspired and refreshed ...

[@ayadromeda]

Thank you for this! This is so heartwarming to watch.

[@breanchu]

Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@Tohru3608]

SUCH LOVE. OOHHH. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

[@ShortP1089]

The End of the video might be the most true thing about how or why our music-scene is how it is. It was an amazing time back then. Getting signed, being put in the best studios of the country and just having time to create and really go into it. I would really give everything to get that kind of freedom with my band

[@bigballer151]

Yellow and Sparks make me feel warm. I think they’re perfect to have on in the background when you’re hanging with someone you really fancy.

[@learningmtg1951]

lately in my car I've been listening to trance and death metal and coldplay : )

[@robertj3116]

Great band. Never really paid attention to who sings what but when most of my favorites turn out to be Coldplay you see and feel the music differently.

[@EpicnessOosprklzz]

I love Chris, thank you for being alive and being filmed and showing me how to live and process life. Through your music and example.

[@ebenazermaveettil5713]

This song is like I don't know the most beautiful song I've ever heard ♥️

[@davidlalramenga]

I like the stikers on his guitar 😍

[@LightBrightSZ]

He even talks like his lyrics - "we were recording a song called 'Shiver' and gone outside to have like a Breather" haha!

[@headfullofmusic422]

i wish i could learn how to talk like that. what can i do to speak more vividly?

[@LightBrightSZ]

@@headfullofmusic422 be figurative (5:10) in your description of things, people and acts.

[@joanneamir5707]

In the UK it's very common to go outside for a 'breather' haha

[@IslandlifeIoW]

I still remember being in the student bar in 1999 when this came on. It blew me away. Fantastic song and a great video.

[@fhowland]

Parachutes is a beautiful album. I will never tire of it.

[@mariettalimberger1104]

thx for this very interesting "chris-video"-its so nice!! and coldplay was so beautiful young and lucky! and her early masterpiece "yellow" was born!!! love

[@breanchu]

Thank you for watching ❤️☺️

[@nialld2638]

Chris martin plays a martin, of course he does

[@josephwilfredmusic5305]

Taylor Swift plays a Taylor and Sam Fender plays a Fender as well 🧐

[@supersonicsroots]

@Peter Martins the one thats ruined with all the stickers 🙄

[@fullbeans983]

Funny that, I don't knock it but I couldn't imagine owning a Gibson, purely because that is my surname. Seeing my own name on my guitar would annoy me but each to their own.

[@kimgordon3695]

Of course

[@outdoorchav8684]

Coldplay are Martin & Co

[@macasindilmohammadnadjerm4394]

so far so good man ! thanks for the song

[@jamiedianne6778]

“We’re always banging on about love and amazingness and I think we always will.” ❤️❤️❤️

[@_Snapper]

When raw talent and curiosity and work ethic merge

[@tommymendoza3711]

The way he laughs is so goofy. Great vibes. :D

[@StevenGCarpenter]

All about love or something beautiful... love this... amazing band!

[@vince7177]

this is the first video that ive actually sat down and watched of this man and its so fascinating- DSKJHDSKLJ like he seems like such an amazing person

[@tduartelima]

Esse vídeo merece uma versão traduzida para o PT-BR. Muito top!

[@alexlanemusic]

This is actually great. Deserves more views. This is ICONIC.

[@normannoriega9557]

I love this guy. achieve this son. Putting all these bits and pieces and feelings together and coming out with a song that touched the world. Like how he is influence by one of the best magicians in the world Neil Young. I can relate how he has the

[@irvingphillips8294]

First time crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on a road trip with my sister and this song came on. That moment in time was blissful and full of hope.

[@Robson89almeida]

Guy can talk! It's the first time since 2000's I heard him talk!!

[@thestoicwhinger]

Genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I've heard. The lyrics almost don't matter

[@traciroshitshdownwarddogrising]

Utterly magical song...

[@Marius-vw9hp]

Production is amazing on that song.

[@Redmile2006]

KZbin: Hey look at this video of Coldplay talking about writing a song Me: Oh, I can get some inspiration for my songwriting *clicks* Coldplay guy: I just started playing around I thought of another song lol I don't even know what this chord is, I saw yellow pages so I called it 'Yellow' Me: *cries*

[@Afireinside912]

I would not look to Coldplay as good songwriters myself. Fix you is okay but it’s pretty generic.

[@eduardoaguileraneicun5876]

the key is to understand music theory and an acceptable number of chords as a basis. Over time that helps you "invent" chords that even if you don't know their names, you know that they can work well.

[@Redmile2006]

@@eduardoaguileraneicun5876 I was talking about getting inspiration for writing lyrics, not music. I just thought it was funny that he didn't know the name of the chord. But to be fair, I don't know the name of every chord I play. Although I have enough of an intuitive understanding of music theory to figure it out if I decide to write it down, but I don't think much about the chord names when I'm writing music

[@gratefulchar]

When a song is so good it makes me cry. Yellow does that for me. Such a beautiful song that reaches my heart and soul. Same goes with The Scientist

[@thereseember2800]

It’s an exquisitely beautiful song.

[@mitchweiner]

I haven’t really been a Coldplay fan in years. But,I’ve always respected this guy!

[@reubenhughson4477]

Amazing songwriting and chords but damn man stickers on a Martin guitar 😭

[@breanchu]

Then don’t look for Mylo or Viva era😂

[@Greencheezy0]

Ain't no one's guitar but his, y'know?

[@pauljordan4452]

@@Greencheezy0 It's Martin's Martin after all.

[@the_original_jake]

Give it way more character as well tbf