From The Future of Radio Youth Broadcasters, this program focuses on lesser known facts about music in the world we share.
0:04: From KXCI Tucson, this is Bonus Tracks.
Music sample: (0:44) “Don’t Panic” Coldplay Parachutes 2000 Parlophone Records
0:07: I am DJ Lynn and I want to talk about the band Coldplay.
0:20: They first formed in 1996 at University College London, or UCL.
0:35: When Chris Martin and Johnny Buckland started playing music together as Pectoralz, they were later joined by Guy Berryman and Will Champion, evolving through the name Starfish before finalizing the name Coldplay in 1998 and achieving global fame.
0:53: The album Parachutes first came out in the 2000s featuring Don’t Panic, Shiver, Spies, Sparks, and more.
Music Sample: (0:45) “Yellow” Coldplay Parachutes 2000 Parlophone Records
1:37: My favorite song in the album Parachutes is definitely “Yellow “.
1:40: To me, “Yellow” is filled with happiness, hope, and devotion.
1:43: The lyrical content was inspired by lead singer Chris Martin and another favorite is “Sparks”.
1:50: It has a light energy to it that I enjoy.
Music Sample: (0:30) “Sparks” Coldplay Parachutes 2000 Parlophone Records
2:15: The album Parachutes is their debut album, which was released on June 26, 2000.
2:21: They were recorded in November 1999 through May 2000.
Music Sample: (0:26) “Don’t Panic” Coldplay Parachutes 2000 Parlophone Records
2:48: I am DJ Lynn and you just heard Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
2:52: Thanks for listening.
