A HEAD FULL OF MUSIC

24/3/2015

So I just got back to London from another very productive recording session in LA.

The album is really beginning to shine I think.
Beyond that I can say no more, people will have to wait and hear it when it's ready.

As a more general comment I will say this though; I love this point of recording an album. It's like the initial nerves of trying to find the path the record wants to take is over and we're just running free with it now, following wherever it decides to take us yet reining it in occasionally so we're still pointed in the correct direction.

Here's a shot of one of the studios we've been in last week, a beautiful hardwood room on the top of a hill in Malibu with a 180 degree view of the ocean. One of the most inspirational spots I've visited in recent years.

29 Comments

ryan

24/3/2015 11:20:26

Wow cant wait now

Noely

24/3/2015 11:46:58

Hi Rik, I am one of many people who can´t wait to hear the new album! Greetings

Marc link

24/3/2015 12:17:50

Great to hear! Do the whole band go over to the studios in LA or is it mainly Chris who you work with?

ColdplayFan

24/3/2015 12:38:19

Please keep posting and updating us! As fans, it's really anguishing to wait for a new album and know nothing about it. At least now we know what part of the process is happening, and it's great hearing you're all excited with it!!! You have no idea how relieved I am :)

oscar

24/3/2015 12:41:53

super excited! thanks for the update on the new album! that's a beautiful studio as well! :D

Christian

24/3/2015 12:47:21

Buon lavoro ragazzi sto aspettando il nuovo album. 😉

Coldplayer

24/3/2015 13:14:21

I really hope that "A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS" will be the "X&Y" the new. At least in style.

Adam

27/3/2015 11:48:40

Thanks for the update. An X&Yish new album would be awesome.

Mariano

24/3/2015 13:23:59

Rik, huge thanks for the update. Hopefully you will continue to post this tiny reports. They really make the waiting more bearable. All the best!

Tanja

24/3/2015 13:51:53

Hi, thanks for update.
I wonder if you do recordings in London too? Maybe sounds strange, but I think musicians from England should also get some of the vibration from their hometown onto that record.
Can´t help it but the best music is from the UK. Always has always will be! Love from CGN. See you again on the next tour

Pinar

24/3/2015 14:04:16

CANNOT WAIT! Thanks for the blog Rik, keep them coming please!!!

TrueLoveForColdplay

24/3/2015 16:20:11

Sounds fantastic for Coldplay fans waited a long time without any news 😊. Btw this studio looks a bit like a Hobbit s cave 😆😉

Kris

24/3/2015 21:54:06

I have a feeling Album 7 Head Full Of Dreams will b the boys best most energetic album yet.
I live somewhat close to Malibu and would just die to watch the greatest band of all time.

carly

25/3/2015 07:38:03

kris they are fab live

Kris

25/3/2015 08:13:14

I agree. There is honestly nothing like watching Coldplay perform live. I have been fortunate enough to see them live several times. Greatest natural High ever.
I cant even imagine what The experience is like for CM. 🎹🎸🎤🎶🎵🎸🎹

carly

25/3/2015 07:36:55

maybe thats why we have seen phil with chris sometimes i hope the album wont be rushed even if its engergetic no albums have failed to impress me if it has concept it will certainly be an addition to my collection ! chris to hasty and eager he hasnt time to put his shoes on!

Kris

25/3/2015 13:00:39

CM is a perfectionist. That band won't rush HFOD. What is your favorite album Carly?

carly

2/4/2015 08:17:42

indeed Kris he is a perfectionist good question mmm fave album it was a rush of blood because there are so many emotions on it i love the B-sides too however GS is really my favorite currently again for the emotion and concept %100 i cant pick fault or say how they could improve jonny is incredible too! well a head a toe tapper? Charlie brown is!

Jane

25/3/2015 09:24:18

Thanks for this. Life is soooo dead at the moment - CP wise. Just waiting for the boys to crash back onto the scene again. Your blog gives us hope.

carly

2/4/2015 08:27:18

indeed jane "the truth is i miss you" yes were is all the band? i bet they are hiding! they will jump out at us!

christa

26/3/2015 06:35:25

love your panoramic shot. Thanks for all your updates, we really do appreciate them.

Mike Vinnicombe link

26/3/2015 09:35:12

Thanks for the update Rik.
It's great to hear the album is progressing well, can't wait until we actually hear the first snippet from it!
Best wishes to you and all the guys.

Moira Stubbs

29/3/2015 14:10:51

Thanks for update Rik. CP are just such a damn good group & everyone knows it.Live they nail it. Only worry we lovers of CP(& especially those who love to hate them) have is that, @ a mere 38 (the new 28..) CM will call it a day after this album. Please make CP's place in history last much longer. Keep on keeping on CP.

carly

22/4/2015 06:45:46

coldplay are not calling it quits according to phil

Brennan

10/4/2015 00:36:45

Can't wait!!!!!

chris

27/4/2015 07:01:54

i really waiting wooooow but when it release someone tell me please;D

melva lingard

14/8/2015 00:43:27

It's all gone very quiet Rik!

carly

14/8/2015 06:54:22

oh i think they are stuck in white shadows? feeling low where are you coldplay we miss your talented magic!

Biren

4/2/2016 19:39:27

Any comments on how you got the bass in 'Magic' to sound so darn nice and low, but tight and still hear it on small speakers all at the same time. It's one of the best tracks on the album and frankly, one of the best produced and recorded Coldplay tracks ever. Any comments or tutorials would be great!

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