15 Replies to “Coldplay vs. Kraftwerk”

1. Blackr April 1, 2010 at 11:09 pm

   this is a crime!! hahaha

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2. The Original is ALWAYS better May 19, 2010 at 5:46 pm

   Coldplay is so damned overrated. By the way ; ever compared Led Zeppelin’s When The Levee Breaks with U2’s Bullet The Blue Sky ?

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   1. Keith Post authorMay 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks. I’ll check it out!

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3. Jonathon Colin Haynes March 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm

   I liked both songs, the riff used is excellent. I am 104% potato.

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4. Polarbear May 20, 2011 at 3:53 am

   wow they stole another one !

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5. jimmy boots November 23, 2011 at 12:24 am

   See also “In My Place” and compare with Ride’s “Dreams Burn Down” (1990)

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   1. Keith Post authorNovember 23, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      Wow. That’s a really good one! I love Ride too. I’ll be sure to post this one.

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      1. Adam March 14, 2012 at 10:14 pm

         Compare Madonna’s Material Girl’s opening guitar riff with Michael Jackson’s Beat It and see if it’s a worthy inclusion for this site.

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6. martin November 28, 2012 at 7:29 pm

   Speaking of Kraftwerk: The riff in Franz Ferdinand “Walk Away” borrows from Kraftwerk “Das Model”.

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7. Nolan January 16, 2014 at 8:16 pm

   I think this is worth a listen

   Taylor swift haunted vs Coldplay the scientist

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8. Travis March 19, 2015 at 6:35 pm

   try these out..

   has coldplay actually been ripped off?

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   1. Keith Post authorMarch 19, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      The structure and feel is pretty similar but I don’t know if it’s close enough but that seems enough to win a $7.4 Million lawsuit these days.

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      1. Mark Adams March 20, 2015 at 3:44 am

         Pharrell Williams said in an interview with Financial Times, and I have to agree with him on this, that Blurred Lines doesn’t borrow any lyrics or melodies from Marvin Gaye, but was meant to emulate the general vibe and that emotions shouldn’t be subject to copyright, stating: “Whether it’s music, fashion, design, etc…we will be littered with lawsuits”.
         Sorry, I can’t remember all of it and I have trouble with Ninemsn, where I viewed the report, apparently the page is currently unavailable and Financial Times charges for access to articles.

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9. Travis March 19, 2015 at 9:29 pm

   someone gave me this one…

   i aint sure what to make of it lol..

   i think they tryin to hard… but could just be me not hearin it

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10. James A. July 23, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    How about this?
    Christian Burns, Paul Oakenfold, & Jes – As We Collide (2011?) vs. Coldplay – Speed of Sound (2005) vs. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (1985)

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