We’ve done a pretty good job so far of not repeating videos, but it was an inevitability that this would happen! Molly wrote a great piece about this song yesterday, but I thought I’d add to the conversation.
One of the greatest things (to me) about seeing Coldplay live – or even in watching a good number of their videos – is how much they use light as a part of their show. Look, I get that every touring artist has a lighting director – I know this isn’t a new thing that Coldplay is doing. But I am of the opinion that they’re doing it differently and they’re doing it better than most bands out there. SO, when there is a song called Christmas Lights – well, you know I’m going to be a fan.
Some other favorites about this video:
1. The whole storybook/children’s theater vibe of the set.
2. The colors. So Christmasy, right?
3. When the camera pans back and you see all of the city lights. Sigh.
4. Also? It’s a GREAT song!
Ahh! when the camera pans back to show all the lights is my favorite part too! love it.
I’m glad we’re so alike – but I’d like to see you soon, please and thank you.
Enjoying your site. Found out about it through Knox McCoy.
Just wanted to throw this your way. You can’t have a Coldplay tribute week without this gem – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKcMO-nV7iA
Wow. That’s just amazing. We’ll definitely have to find a place for this in our countdown.
Does everyone owe everything to Knox?! He’s the connector of people, it seems.
I just listened to this song for the first time. It is a-mah-zing! I love when the camera pans back, too. It’s so great. And the balloon release, too. I love a good balloon release.
You’re just now hearing this song?!
Ditto what Molly said!
The balloon release is the ONLY problem I have with the video. I’m with you on loving a good balloon release, but I’m concerned about the color choice of the balloons. Is that strange?
I had that thought, too! odd choices for a Christmas video. We ARE a lot a like. Let’s do get together soon.