The Rolling Stone interview: Chris Martin from COLDPLAY (2019)

[@JDAfrica]

In context, U2 have released 14 albums (46 years), Aerosmith 15 albums (52 years) … but their career has been twice as long. 20 years with 8 albums, and 2 great songs on each album is exceptional. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are the most successful band of the 21st century and one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

[@goldentigeredward]

Just 2 great songs on each album? I'd say WAY more than 2. Chris Martin barely knows how to write an un-incredible song!

[@guitarstuffs1236]

"2 great songs on each album" Maybe two singles? There are few Coldplay songs that I wouldn't describe as incredible.

[@JDAfrica]

@@guitarstuffs1236 that’s your prerogative. I couldn’t name 16 Coldplay songs - I’d battle to name 5 off the top of my head.

[@jackbauer5455]

⁠@@JDAfricathats because your not a fan or listen to them regularly .

[@Sami-ArtAus]

Only 2?! There's way more than that!

[@lucasstack]

Chris is so humble. I really feel very identified with him and with his way of seeing things, he is so genuine, and I think he is a perfect mix from which tremendous masterpieces are born.

[@Jinjukei]

I share the same thoughts with you.

[@wiliesey]

Very well said!

[@bobbievasco6915]

Love you Chris martin and coldplay ✨️ 💙 ❤️ 💕

[@emilywhite1212]

Terrible interviewer. Incredibly rude and off putting. And he starts out by basically acting like he’s doing a band a favor by listening to their music rather than just the old stuff that he likes. Dude, that’s your job. Bizarre. Chris handled it very graciously.

[@professorvoluck9311]

He’s the owner of Rolling Stone and I’m pretty sure Chris demanded he be the one to interview him.

[@smritisingh3298]

Yeah. Chris is very humble. I didnt like the interviewer sayin why Chris doesnt roll out albums every now and then. Chris is an artist and art takes time. Some stupid people expect Art to be be like a Household chore which it is not. I love how Colplay makes music. Its takes the listner to just another domain. Just love it

[@TheBella2u]

Also, I don’t think all “old” people only listen to the music of their generation. Just like not all “young” people only listen to contemporary music. It’s a very limiting way to think. Incomprehensible if he really is the “owner” of Rolling Stone as someone mentioned.

[@pablofalcon7055]

Don’t agree with this. If anything he’s playing devils advocate and encouraging Chris to really express his intentions. Chris Martin doesn’t need someone to sit there and compliment him all day, he’s got enough of that.

[@emmanuelmendonca3922]

​@@pablofalcon7055Yes and probably much more interesting for the interviewee.

[@aliciamusiclover7810]

Chris Martin always gives the impression to be very thoughtful, generous and open. I admire him for being so kind, especially in the times we have right now. I think that the people who are able to show this level of kindness and humility are often the ones who have so much talent and did put so much in their achievements that they do not have to prove anything to anyone. That he also lets us see some of his vulnerability is also very endearing and makes him very likable and relatable. I have lost two very dear and special people and feel that my grief made me even more open to other people who have come through any other crisis. I feel maybe his sensibility and warmth (in German it is "warmheartedness") and the events that happened to him through his life made him so very empathetic.

[@headfullofmusic422]

ich liebe ihn für seine warmherzigkeit, seine sensitivität und seinen Tiefgang

[@rutherfly]

Omg, every time I watch an interview , I love him a little bit more.

[@eloreen1275]

😂 Me too. And I'm 53😂😂😂

[@ElaineVickery]

me too and I’m 68 😂 Love him & so handsome ♥️

[@IlariaPalladin]

Zybuzugtvtgatvtasrestvbi t🤤😊

[@lenis111]

I adore Chris. In so many ways the Interviewer tries to put him & the band into this reality and to create the pressure of:"If everyone are like that, so you guys should be." ... which is creating wrongness, when there is no right or wrong, just difference...I love how Chris is talking from his heart, without bariers, just kindness and listening his knowing, total oneness & so much to learn.... that's why you guys are beyond everything. So much love & gratitude for you choosing to go beyond what you should be and tapping into your uniqueness. 💜 Blessings 🙏 btw. it is beautiful to hear Chris being vulnerable.

[@sylwias566]

Beautifully said ❤️

[@lusantini6985]

It looks like Chris Martin is at the school Principal's Office answering questions. He deserves better than that interviewer.

[@brianjohnson1360]

...or (ironically) at a therapy session !!

[@mrgreen1198]

He does. Im struggling with this guy… gah

[@janinehuntly4259]

No wonder I love Chris Martin , there should be more people in the world like him. As for Rolling stone bagging 'Yellow' , well most Coldplay fans LOVE IT. Thanks Chris Martin for being you.🧡💛💚💙💜

[@gabikoyenov]

How can they criticize Yellow?! It's one of my favorite songs! I got my whole family to love it.

[@navi3430]

That song makes me so emotional. I love it so much!

[@bluesoujourner1978]

What a lovely, spiritual, creative, self effacing person Chris Martin comes across as

[@susank2283]

Interesting interview. I learned a lot about Chris Martin. He’s such a caring soul.

[@Daneiladams555]

he opens the interview by saying he doesn't listen to Coldplay ,wtf

[@caddycallaghan]

That was ok as he was honest and says he has been pleasantly surprised to have found.

[@caddycallaghan]

I loved Chris’ reply

[@Daneiladams555]

the interviewers ego was hard to over come but Chris opened up a lot in this interview and handled it like a god

[@goldentigeredward]

Funny that they always mention X&Y as the album they aren't as happy with...it's one of my absolute faves of theirs!

[@matthewpoole2700]

Yeah always makes me laugh that, I love it that much I had the album cover tattooed on my arm, and here he is saying he doesn't like it 😬

[@Asterix0205]

Still my favorite Coldplay album to date

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Yeah I love some of the stuff of X&Y, that’s the tour I got to see them on

[@michael-bell]

@@matthewpoole2700 I don't think Chris is saying he didn't like the album. He's saying the album didn't feel finished for him. And that's ok. It's a bit of a bookshelf with just one bookend for him. A story with a "To be continued..."

[@bigg5582]

Only album I like ...Best album of 2005

[@JowneKiller]

“Low rate of productivity” you can notice how chris and coldplay focus on the feelings, making feel love, happiness, throught their songs, while other just focus on making more songs, selling more albums, making more money… You can see the difference between both personalities, Chris is a happy person trying to transmit happiness while the other one is just focus on the ego and being more succesfull, more famous, and so on……

[@guitarstuffs1236]

LOL “low rate of productivity” releasing 8 incredible albums in 20 years? I can’t think of many other bands that have done what they’ve done in terms of the success of their albums. Their albums aren’t just music - they’re universes that the band creates.

[@orlandotrustfullandhiscosm4110]

they have actually released 9 studio albums. Altho album number 7 and 9 werent quite so great, not my cuppa tea anyway. Im proud to say ive been a massive fan of theirs since the first time i heard them in late 1999.

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

Coldplay are brilliant they don’t always get it right ,hey who does . All l can say is when you listen to music and how the music makes you feel is everything l went to London Wembley Stadium to the 2022 tour and blown away best concert lve ever been to

[@coldplaymay]

Their Everday Life album is a masterpiece. Coloratura off MOTS is a masterpiece..All their albums have several brilliant songs and make you feel deeply Extremely rare for an artist. Chris is a musical genius and lovely soul.

[@proo560]

‘Only 8 albums in 20 years?’ That is a truly bizarre question - one of the worst I’ve ever heard, tbh!

[@trinityflow]

Is this interviewer for real. 🤦‍♂️. I feel sorry Chris had to endure.

[@Jethlin2020]

Brutal to watch.

[@xavierdaniels3722]

@@Jethlin2020 Mñññnmmn!mmkkop

[@christg6301]

Whats wrong with it ?

[@Jinjukei]

Nontheless what Chris said is quite insightful, especially on his early life. I enjoyed them do much. But, yeah, there is some unpleasant stuff asked by the interviewer.

[@stellarox1]

Yeah many times Jann Wenner (Editor of the magazine for 50+ years) is insufferable. After he insulted the song yellow I couldn’t watch anymore 🙃

[@bobbievasco6915]

I love your voice Chris martin 💙 ❤️ 😍 ♥️

[@nidhivavekar4281]

whenever chris asks 'does that make any sense?' or 'do you understand what I mean?' after he finishes talking, yes chris, we do understand and it does make sense to your true fans who are following you since so long. The interviewer might not get it but I nodded yes in your every sentence. 🤍

[@ChidOki]

Seriously! This interviewer was so awkward. It seemed like he wasn’t used to interviewing someone as genuinely sincere as Chris is, and it’s like he didn’t know how to take it. Chris is usually able to get a chuckle out of interviewers too and create a very relaxed atmosphere but this interviewer just could not get in sync. Looking at his notepad a lot, etc. Chris came across as the professional, this interviewer seemed like he couldn’t keep up. Questions sort of all over the place too. Gotta love Chris.

[@gabi2797]

exactly, I felt the same... I wish more interviews were done by fans who understand. Plus we'd get some more info because they'd ask original questions not the same ones for 20 years!

[@bluesoujourner1978]

Hate that he's questioned as to why "productivity is low". Gross way to look at the creative process but that's the "business" of music i guess

[@damiaoliver430]

Oh my God, Rumi. You touched me here. Feeding our soul with the same poetry. Blessings

[@ourfamilyaccount]

Never knew I had a similar experience as Chris. In my youth as a young woman other classmates kept believing in a bullying fashion that I was a lesbian simply because in High School my Father was trying to be cheap and forced my sibling and I into yardwork labor prior to school. We rarely had to opportunity to change our clothes before school. We often wore big, masculine shirts with sleeves for the job and other students kept shouting at me that I must be gay. I was taught not to say anything when folks jeer so I didn't... and the chants caused me to fall into a deep depression. Never had any interest in other females, I knew in my heart of hearts I wasn't gay. It was only until I went to university, and dressed more feminine, I felt sorta like myself. I rekindled my friendship with a boy pal from Highschool then we got married years later. I'm still shaken from the taunting I recieved.... I can't imagine how it feels to be truly in the queer community though I hope it's better for individuals now. It's awesome Chris embraced that... Coldplay used to be bullied with films like "40 year old Virgin" saying to the audience, 'you're gay if you like Coldplay' and now with their 9th album they wrote, "People of the Pride". It's a pretty clever way to improve on past hurts in my opinion. To use mockery now to empower the people in that group. Great interview, I had no idea Chris and I had that connection of being accused of being attracted to the same sex when in actuality that wasn't the case.

[@matthewhenderson6821]

Seth Rogan is a low talent actor and writer so his script saying you're gay is quite laughable while realizing how much he sucks as a Hollywood worker

[@Googs369]

Love the song Yellow by Coldplay. Look how huge this song has become! Keep going Coldplay! You are the brightest shining 🌟s ! IL 💛💛💛

[@Jethlin2020]

You would think the thumbnail would be of Chris Martin....it all makes sense now.

[@jillfuller9835]

MAN was that a great interview. I just dusted off my Casio for the first time in five years while listening to Chris. He’s such an inspiration.

[@carolinabelle58]

"There's an anger in you"??? Oh my gosh, thank goodness Chris spoke up for himself. Anger? Couldn't the guy have said "a fire in you" that would have been a compliment. "Fire" = a motivating drive in your soul. Chris is so humble. I recently fulfilled something on my bucket list. Flew from the coast of SC to LA to hear them at the Rose Bowl 🌹 sweet memories forever

[@katebasabas5678]

This rude old man kept putting words on Chris’ mouth for real ugh.🙄

[@rwg2626]

Just come across this, I’m an album guy and not singles, coldplay music is forever, it isn’t disposable like most music, Everyday life is just a special album, every album they have done has been special.

[@eloreen1275]

I feel sad and emotional listening to him about his young years in a boys' school and in a very religious family, he doesn't want to complain and make a fuss about it but we do feel he has suffered 😢 He is a wonderful lovely very gifted human being and singer. Don't like much the interviewer but Chris has been able to make his answers sound deep and interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@sixtyaffairs]

The interviewer is a legend. Jann S.Wenner is the founder of the Rolling Stone Magazine. And i think he is honest about beeing 73 years old and not knowing much about Coldplay. But he interviewed the biggest Stars of Rock and Soul , so we know now : Chris Martin and Coldplay are one of the biggest Stars in the Musicscene.

[@vladkrus5796]

Wow fantastic interview this kind of questions that i really like to know my favorite artist to talk and say something about their life. Best ever Chris Martin interview ❤ thank you for uploading

[@bernesemuir8022]

Chris Martin ❤ that was so insightful thank you for sharing

[@DanielaThiel-k1b]

I adore Chris Martin!

[@LeahKornmanSmith]

This interviewer is almost demeaning in a way.

[@QurVgn]

Yes. Just let Chris talk! 🫣🙄

[@jamespeters5043]

Chris is wonderful, always has something to say that is worth listening to and is very humble with it - This interviewer is terrible...rude, interrupts and assumes the answers to questions before Chris is even given the chance to answer....ask a question and let the man speak ffs

[@manchesterk8427]

HEY! Every time X & Y is criticised but I love this album. It was really exciting when it came out (still is). Also when you used to do the live intro countdown screen at your big concerts. Learn to love X & Y Chris Martin.

[@deannamadrigal7503]

He's very humble 🙏

[@theglobaltop5tv981]

24:05. You are correct Chris. God is everything and everything is God because God created everything. John 1: 3kjv "All things were made by him and without him was not anything made that was made". Ps. 82:6. "Ye are gods. And all of you children of the most high" There's so much in the bible to tell us that God is in everything, everyone and everywhere. Religion most times complicates the simplicity of this understanding but when you get the revelation, like Chris does, it's liberating. And the revelation doesn't always come from within a church building. God speaks with anything and everything. Living and non-living. So yes, Chris, you are correct.

[@bobbievasco6915]

I love Chris martin and coldplay ✨️ 💛 💙 😍

[@oakwoodfarm2478]

Yellow is still a raw track that was perfect when it was first played, as it still is, it was the birth of a band with equal appeal, uniqness, and musicality as the beatles or the rolling stones fronted by an intelligent, erudite guy who doesn't have the ego that comes with the job, yet remains a strong front man. Music appeal globally is extraordinary....

[@intuitknit]

I think Chris is a true artist and is devoted to his artistic heart. It is so rare and so beautiful. I hope he can preserve it but so far he has. We are all so grateful. I am a little bothered by some interviewers that are quizically looking into the petrie dish. I wonder if its like what Van Gogh experienced.

[@subobing3551]

I loved the Rumi poem they had at the concert in 2016 💜 remember that! I knew the poem and was so excited!

[@jillfuller9835]

Which one was it? I have my favorite, too! Community of the Spirit

[@eamonnmorris5331]

Very honest and very enjoyable .. he doesn't seem to know 'pretentious', which is the exact opposite of what I expected!

[@MrAlvarda]

There is no chemistry between Interviewer and Chris. The lack of trust somehow shines through.

[@bjft12]

Glad I missed this man's other interviews....so glad.

[@matthewweflen]

X&Y is probably my favorite Coldplay album! It's so funny to hear such self criticism.

[@ZipitBedding]

This interviewer was awful. Did he do any research on Chris at all? Chris was so humble as always.

[@patriciabennett1819]

May this interviewer improve as he is terrible in this one with Chris.Chris is a fantastic role model for people.To have a passion for music and to work so hard giving us the very best songs plus fantastic performances. Thank you so very much. Kindest regards.

[@nikitakucherov5028]

This is like me trying to explain math to my 9 year old daughter

[@agnesbharel9541]

May fave band ever...Chris has so much personality.

[@yielleodal8492]

Michael Jackson used to say the same thing when asked where or how he writes/creates music - saying it comes naturally and that he's only being used to allow that gift to make its way through. Such a beautiful thing! ✨

[@scoffinier12]

Chris should write a biography !

[@martyj3215]

I really enjoyed this interview.

[@coldplaymay]

Rolling Stone criticized Yellow? Bwahahahah. That did not age well.

[@youssefa650]

why are the people who interview these big musicians always those who know nothing about them and are indifferent? shouldnt the super fans that actually give a shit be in that seat?

[@mrgreen1198]

Just saw one with a guy named Zane. Thats the guy who knows how to interview Chris. This guy is embarrassing

[@SpotWorksLNC]

X&Y is my favourite Coldplay Album and in my book it was “right”.

[@TheLostBoy1974]

X&Y, to me, is their best work and best era.

[@Rob-nl5ge]

That and AROBTTH for sure

[@TheLostBoy1974]

Sean oh, to be clear, the first three are amazing to me. Amazing records and b-sides for those first three.

[@ZipitBedding]

And last I checked art and music are subjective. How does one improve on the song Yellow when millions and millions absolutely love it?

[@pantheonrockstar]

Rolling Stone also said Led Zeppelins first album was garbage…goes to show you the critics really don’t mean S#:T

[@ArlenHernandez]

Wow. I didn't know how much rolling stones interviewer SUCKS. jeezus. Smh!

[@mamat8184]

Probably because he's the founder and owner of Rolling Stones. Interviewing is not his role. Not sure why he didn't get his staff to cover it, unless it's because Chris wanted him.

[@hadasavidor]

This interviewer is doing an awful job. I feel bad for Chris Martin having to answer these questions.

[@noahneon]

This interviewer was kinda combative no?

[@armchairguru1921]

Chris talks about his music creation the way a painter talks about his painting. He is a true artist.

[@JayaJaya-pc9tb]

I love "Yellow" Chris is so down to earth and humble! Coldplay ❤

[@gulosinhosnacozinha2993]

He is amazing🥰

[@bastet4423]

does somebody ever doing interview to elaborate the meaning of particular song ? this subjects are too general T_T

[@austinskaggs4184]

Jann Wenner! The founder of rolling stone. He conducted the legendary 1970 interview with Lennon. The guy has seen a lottt

[@mikedee42]

why is the interviewers shirt dirty? unprofessional

[@mrgreen1198]

Interviewer blows it off the top on the name. Chris tries to guide him. Classic

[@Daneiladams555]

not sure why this interview bugged me

[@IDONTUSEFORKS]

Interviewer really did not interview him well, spoke over him alot, and in some instances sounded condescending

[@rrrjjj5572]

@@IDONTUSEFORKS And he didn't really listen. It's like his extensive knowledge about the music industry has formed a crust around him, precluding him from hearing what Chris is bringing. Chris is too big for this interview.

[@monielize]

Por qué los ingleses son tan cálidos y centrados? Down to earth. Veo lo mismo en Harry Styles. Claro que Liam y Noel Galager son unos patanazos. Simplemente traen otro chip. Una masculinidad más humana y son seres compasivos. Amo

[@marccosta7376]

Porque los tienes muy idealizados. Hay de todo como en cualquier lugar. Un inglés te puede humillar con un tono de voz bajo y mientras se ríe.

[@alyserendipity]

Something about how this interviewer asked questions (and the questions he asked) rubs me the wrong way.

[@ralex3697]

Don’t care much for his music but respect his passion and commitment. I like the first two Coldplay albums.

[@katechurcher4830]

Wonderful listening to you Chris. Xo

[@damiaoliver430]

“It’s not how it does, it’s just how it feels”. I wonder if the interviewer resonates with it. Minute 12:25 :)

[@headfullofmusic422]

[@katebasabas5678]

Clearly he didn’t.😂 the reason why he could not comprehend.🙃

[@arunsinghalmusic]

coldplay is indeed the biggest band in the world.

[@judywatler3610]

Yellow is my fav Chris

[@jamescorbett5729]

Eight albums in 20 years is reasonably productive. At first, I didn’t like this interviewer, but he got Chris talking about some interesting stuff.

[@mrgreen1198]

Im waiting…trying to get to hang in.

[@soph96374]

I love Chris Martin but fucking hell the interviewer needs to stop interrupting him.

[@theglobaltop5tv981]

15:47. C "That's what I was told to do" "By who?" It's God speaking to you through his Spirit Chris. It's the Spirit of God inside of man, directing man. 1 Corinthians 2:10. "God had revealed them to us by his Spirit....Vs 14. The natural man receiveth not these things cause they are foolishness to him..." So putting out a double album when everyone is putting out singles might seem foolish but your choice to do as you were instructed by the Spirit is how you walk in the Spirit as directed by God. The bible and living by the Spirit of God is really more practical that religion would have us believe but honestly, the word of God is true and the Spirit of God is life.

[@rmyrick2451]

Anyone know this interviewer’s name? I’ve seen him 1000 times, but his name his eluding me!

[@bjft12]

Really Rolling Stone? Why this interviewer? Not even close to getting an artist to explain his special talent. What is the interviewers talent? NOT interviewing talented people.!!

[@chriss.7249]

Terrible interviewer - But Chris is Brilliant.

[@anitaopel3435]

Beautiful how Chris Martin described which songs fit in an album.....

[@navi3430]

I love it too! As an artist myself, I know what he's talking about. If something fits, you know based on how you feel about it.

[@pearljamstar2900]

Anyone know which watch Chris is wearing? Looks like a seiko?

[@v_la7044]

He s such an adorable person... I could listen to him for hours!! By the way, I don't get why boarding schools are such a popular tradition in Britain but it always occured to me this is such a cruel thing for kids 😢

[@adventurebasics]

Worst interviewer ever. For someone who extensively works in the music industry, he should know that he has two ears for a reason.

[@zdravkodimitrov]

The interviewer is the epidome of music writers - don't know anything and just hate on everyone, except for the bands whose label sponsor their "publications"

[@gabi2797]

I can't help but dislike the interviewer, I don't think he's listening to Chris. I wish more interviews were done by fans

[@ScottRuszczyk]

Isn't that Jann Wenner?

[@georgiekunz]

who is the interview-er? thx

[@iriskoningen6366]

I can’t stop looking at the dandruff on the interviewers shirt. Gross!

[@chrisscott2570]

X/Y is such a fantastic album

[@authenticallyspeaking6529]

Everyday life is my favorite album. It's a masterpiece. Thanks for having the balls. 💚

[@jonathonlee9081]

name of interviewer ? had to dig for it,,,

[@martydugan4763]

Chris is ALWAYS great this guy interviewing him is just terrible......

[@noordinaryjoe1414]

One of these people is a hugely respected writer and performer, with multiple credits to his name; the other is a journalist. I don’t think that Chris needs any defence; I suspect that he doesn’t either…

[@MarLinnDa]

This interviewer keeps raving on other musicians/bands like U2, Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen. Highly uncommon when you are interviewing a very very successful musician? I just don’t get it? Instead of taking the opportunity to get a glimpse of how Chris’ world works, you go ahead and make it about how you love certain artists aka make it about you? Wasted chance, really :(.

[@grenzilein5387]

Poor Chris…