Sometimes it is the simple things in life that give us pleasure. Thanks again Stan.The article; Guitarist Satriani sues Coldplay
a) Satriani is a guitar phenom, who taught other greats like Kirk Hammet from Metallica. b) Who is Coldplay? They are a bunch of soft, mediocre sissies who can’t come up with their own ideas. I really hope they get what they deserve…the Verve comes to mind (they stole the opening from the Stones for their hit Bitter sweet symphony and lost everything).
Grammy nominees Coldplay have been sued by rock guitarist Joe Satriani, who claims the band's song Viva La Vida uses one of his riffs.
In court papers filed in Los Angeles on Thursday, he said the song used "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental If I Could Fly.
Satriani, 52, wants a jury trial and is seeking damages and "any and all profits" for the alleged plagiarism.
Coldplay are shortlisted for seven Grammys, including song of the year.
Viva La Vida is credited to the band's four members - singer Chris Martin, bass player Guy Berryman, guitarist Johnny Buckland and drummer Will Champion.
The song's title was inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
It appeared on the album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends - which was released in June and went to number one in 36 countries - and was also one of their hit singles.
Satriani's track appears on his album Is There Love in Space?
"You know how I know your gay? You listen to Coldplay"
Quote from 40 year old virgin, sorry thought it was fitting.
3 comments:
They also swiped a Kraftwerk lick for the last album, but Martin sent a letter to the rightsholders beforehand in horrible German begging to use it...
Their music is just so dull. I really can't 'get' their fans. How can you rave about such a pompus and simultaneously tedious 'sonic vomit' as Coldplay?
I appreciate loads of different styles of music, from thrash metal, through to jazz, and even a bit of opera. You can hear 'genuineness' in the music no matter what the genre.
Now would also be a great time to mention that whole Vanilla Ice debaucle... ;)
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