So I look in your direction
But you pay me no attention, do you
I know you don’t listen to me
‘Cause you say you see straight through me, don’t you
The opening lines of the song Shiver by Coldplay. From the English band’s debut album Parachutes (2000), it was the follow up to the hugely successful Yellow. Here’s a photo of when I saw them live, where they closed with this song.
Last week I went with my sister to see a band I’d wanted to see for quite some time, Explosions in the Sky. I’ve been a fan ever since I heard their third album The Earth is not a Cold Dead Place, which just blew my mind. It really was one of the best things I’ve ever heard. So when tickets became available in November last year I just had to go and see them. I’ve been fortunate to see great performances from artists such as Depeche Mode, Coldplay, U2 and Duran Duran, and this was right up there. Like with Arcade Fire, I just had to write about the experience and share my photos.
Your skin, oh yeah your skin and bones,
Turn into something beautiful
Taken from the song ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay from their debut album Parachutes.
A very awesome Coldplay gig, that I went with my sis to see at the New Wembley.
Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions
Oh, let’s go back to the start
Running in circles, coming up tails
Heads only science apart
Taken from the song’ The Scientist by Coldplay from the album ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’ (2002)
Taken at Wembley Stadium during when Coldplay performed the song ‘Violet Hill’
Yay! Another award. I want to thank Little Write Lies for the nomination. It’s definitely worth checking out her blog. She has a love for writing which is infectious and shines throughout her whole site. Really glad I discovered her work.
To accept the award, I must list 10 things about myself and then nominate 10 other bloggers for the award.
Purple is my favourite colour.
Clerks is my favourite comedy. The Naked Gun Trilogy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Withnail and I and Airplane are up there too.
Growing up Gladiators was my favourite TV Show. How can anyone not get pumped up by this theme tune? KAPOW!
I have a fantasy football team which I’ve been doing for the past few years, mostly pretty successful. The one exception was Einstein FC.
The first book I remember leaving a strong impression was The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier. It’s a great war story, and I would recommend it even now.
I have several books personally signed by Nick Hornby, including High Fidelity.
My favourite dessert is chocolate éclairs.
I’ve never been to Ireland but am hoping to go next year. Croatia and Greece are on my list too.
My favourite painters are Cezanne and J M W Turner
The first band I saw live was Duran Duran. Since then I have seen groups including Depeche Mode, Godhead, U2, White Lies, Girls Aloud, Coldplay and Jay-Z. I’m seeing Godspeed this week too.
And for the second part I thought I’d be a bit different and limit each one to a five word summary/description. In NO particular order.
1. Verbal Spew – Always check out her site
2. Silver Screen Serenade – Knowledgeable, thoughtful, engaging film/TV fan.
3. Marina Kanavaki – Very talented and creative painter.
4. Happiness Secrets – Full of symbolic, meaningful poetry.
5. Michael Piggott – Filled with quality entertainment articles.
6. Leman Shots – Photographer with distinct, creative style.
7. Retiree Diary – A photographer who ‘gets’ nature.
8. Global Girl’s Blog – Food lover; her passion infectious.
9. I See Beauty All Around – Just discovered, big fan already.
10. Tails From Paris – Cartoons. Wonderfully different to others.
Taken at Wembley stadium when watching Coldplay
Taken at Wembley Stadium when watching Coldplay, with Jay-Z, Girls Aloud and White Lies on the support act.
Alex Raphael 