What does everyone think about this Coldplay/Joe Satriani fiasco that has dominated web-based discussion throughout this past week? I think it's pretty absurd to contend that Chris Martin and co. purposefully stole this riff from Satriani given that Brian Eno, one of the most respected names in sound engineering produced Viva La Vida. With a man of his stature at the helm, you think he would lead Coldplay down this path of indelible scrutiny unless he sure the band's work maintained unique properties from Satriani's "If I Could Fly"? Also, when was the last time you think the guys from Coldplay listened to Joe Satriani? Satriani's music has as much influence on Coldplay as Insane Clown Posse.
Below is the video that is sweeping across YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ofFw9DKu_I
Exactly where do you get off insulting one musician over another?
ReplyDeleteOh in no way am I insulting Satriani, if that's what you're implying. I actually think the songs are freakishly similar and Satriani should probably receive compensation. My only argument is that I don't believe Coldplay/Eno would steal this riff on purpose. Too many professionals in Coldplay's camp to make such a rookie manuever for the sake of selling a few more records.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you on this one Graham. While I personally don't care for Coldplay i doubt they would intentionally steal from another artist.
Satriani in my opinion is right for bringing this to their attention but I for some reason just want to say that it was a honest mistake.