The Scientist

Coldplay | Format: MP3 Music
From the Album A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Product Details

• Original Release Date: August 15, 2002
• Release Date: August 15, 2002
• Label: Parlophone
• Copyright: (C) 2002 EMI Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 2002 EMI Records Ltd
• Duration: 5:09 minutes
• Genres:
  • Rock
• ASIN: B000S50QWE
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,086 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Scientist by Coldplay January 5, 2012

By Jason C. Wilkerson

One can get a lot of crap these days for liking Coldplay, particularly after the infamous, "You know how I know you're gay..." scene from The 40-Year-Old Virgin. I'll probably get even more crap for it later, but with over fifty million records sold someone is listening to them. (It should also be noted that Chris Martin and crew were flattered by the comments despite their negative connotations.) Of course any time a band or musician becomes highly successful there are going to be dissenters, and Coldplay has had their fair share.

While the single "Yellow" off their first album Parachutes put them on the global radar, it was with their second album A Rush of Blood to the Head that they became worldwide superstars. That album spawned four singles and garnered two Grammy awards for the band. Among these songs were some of the best released by the band; not that their output before or after has been lacking, but this was Coldplay at their peak. Among all of the tracks that made their way into the ether of the radio waves though, "The Scientist" remains my favorite.

"The Scientist" was actually somewhat born out of a spot of writer's block. With a recorder on, Martin sat at a piano and was trying to work out how to play George Harrison's song "Isn't It a Pity" and while he was unable to do so he hit on a chord sequence that he thought was simply lovely. Feeling that the album so far was missing something he used this chord sequence to write what the album was missing.

The lyrics of "The Scientist" deal with the singer apologizing to a woman in the midst of a break up. What makes this song brilliant to me is the realization of the song that when one is having relationship problems no matter what they do, or how important it is, the relationship is forefront in their mind. In this particular instance the voice of the singer belongs to a scientist who can't concentrate on his scientific work: "I was just guessing at numbers and figures/ Pulling the puzzles apart/ Question of science, science and progress/ Do not speak as loud as my heart."

Like the rest of the album, "The Scientist" is largely piano driven helping to give it an ethereal dreamlike feel. It works particularly well to create the fantasy of going back to the beginning to restart a relationship. The music builds from there until it reaches the end when the climactic emotional crescendo of the piece is expressed through Martin's mournful wail at the end of the song.

5/5

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of thier very best! April 10, 2013

By J. Gilmore

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Coldplay is one of my favorite bands and The Scientst is my favorite song by them. The melody and lyrics will stay with you long after the song has ended. I can listen to this song over and over again! Chris Martin has such a unique voice and it shines on this song!

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful song December 9, 2012

By Anthony De La Garza

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There are songs that you like and then there are songs that you love. This is one of those songs that you will love. If you've never heard this song then you are missing out. It is beautifully written and preformed. I highly recommend.