Video: Did Coldplay copy Joe Satriani?

I've never been a big Coldplay fan but this is too much.

Feeling the need to react publicly to the allegations and legal claims that Joe Satriani has levied against the band, Coldplay posted an update on their website . "If there are any similarities between our two pieces of music, they are entirely coincidental and just as surprising to us as to him," the band said in a posting on its website. "Joe Satriani is a great musician but he did not write or have any influence on the song 'Viva La Vida.' We respectfully ask him to accept our assurances [...]

Fragt die HP des Rolling Stone. Coldplay haben mit ihrem Song "Viva La Vida" aus dem gleichnamigen Album zur Zeit einige Probleme: Der Gitarrist Joe Satriani wirft ihnen vor, den Song dreist geklaut zu haben. Dabei ist er nicht der Einzige, der Chris Martin und Co. das vorwerfen könnte. Es ist mittlerweile schon fast ein Witz, Coldplay vorzuwerfen sie hätten den Song "Viva La Vida" geklaut. Chris Martin selbst sprach in einem Interview von "12 Leuten, die behaupten, wir hätten das Lied von ihnen geklaut". Nun, so viele konnten wir nicht finden, aber doch einige Songs von Künstlern, [...]

Chris Martin and co. aren't too happy with Joe Satriani's claims that they've ripped him off. They issue a retaliating statement.

Sembra proprio che i Coldplay si porteranno a casa, tra le altre cose, anche la corona di gruppo più chiacchierato del 2008. E non solo per il grande risultato ottenuto da "Viva la vida"; un caso di plagio potrebbe infatti diventare il prossimo tormentone per la band di Chris Martin e soci. Il fatto è questo: Joe Satriani (foto), virtuoso chitarrista solista e maestro, tra gli altri, di Steve Vai e Kirk Hammet , ha accusato il gruppo di aver copiato un suo brano per scrivere prorio la tracklist dell'album, e [...]

So I recently came across this article on ultimate-guitar.com, and when I heard it I pretty much could only laugh. Guitar wiz Joe Satriani claims Coldplay took the melody and chord progression of his song "If I Could Fly," and simply dumped the guitar. After hearing the two songs together, I personally think he has a strong case. That case could end up costing Coldplay millions, seeing as how Satriani brought them to court. You know my feelings on this. You be the judge...

Are we really surprised that Chris Martin and co. are rip-off merchants? From the German forefathers of electronic music to New York City unknowns, Chris Martin has acknowledged and denied (respectively) pilfering melodies for Coldplay's gain. The second in plagiarism claims against their track "Viva La Vida" comes from guitarist Joe Satriani. The Associated Press reports: A noted guitarist has sued members of Coldplay, claiming the band's smash hit "Viva La Vida" copied parts of one of his songs. The copyright infringement lawsuit by Joe Satriani was filed Thursday [...]

Guitar phenom Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay claiming the band's single "Viva La Vida" ripped off his 2004 song "If I Could Fly." This sort of thing happens a lot, especially if the defendant is a mega-selling powerhouse, but the...

Joe Satriani Sues Coldplay Over "Viva La Vida" Probably a bit sore after realising he named his recent album after a famous architecural practice , Satriani pays it foward to Coldplay . The virtuoso guitarist filed a lawsuit claiming "Viva la Vida" contains "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental tune "If I Could Fly" . Satriani wants a jury trial, damages, and "any and all profits" from the song. So my advice to marcus is wait till the 'surfing with the alien' dude is riding the [...]

Did Coldplay rip off Joe Satriani? You decide.

Coldplay Has Been Served ... On Thursday, a copyright infringement lawsuit potentially worth many millions of dollars was filed against Chris Martin and Company by legendary guitarist Joe Satriani. "Satch" or "Saint Joe," as his fans call him , alleges that parts of Coldplay's mega-popular single "Viva La Vida" (2008) rips off Satriani's 2004 song, "If I Could Fly." The suit could be worth a whole bundle, since the song has sold a ton of [...]

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Reuters reported this morning that rock guitarist Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay for incorporating "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental song "If I Could Fly" in their 2008 single "Viva La Vida." Satriani is seeking a trial, damages and "any and all profits" that might be attributable to the copyright infringement. This could all serve the 52-year-old guitar virtuoso quite well considering Coldplay were just nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals at the 2009 Grammys. A [...]

Did Coldplay rip off Joe Satriani? You decide.

Joe Satriani is apparently suing yuppie popsters Coldplay because he believes their recent hit, "Viva La Vida," is actually a rip-off of his song "If I Could Fly." Take it from Vince and myself: having someone - especially someone successful - steal your work sucks. It's just really, really disheartening, depressing, and infuriating. And as hard [...]

Man, seems like everybody wants a piece of Coldplay these days... or is it the other way around? The bombastic Brits were accused of ripping off Brooklyn's Creaky Boards back in June for their hit song "Viva la Vida" , the almost-title-track from their recent smash LP Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends . Now, Coldplay have once again been accused of ripping somebody off... for the very same song. [...]

Did you hear about how everybody wrote "Viva La Vida" before Coldplay wrote "Viva La Vida"? This summer Creaky Boards took to the internet to take the public's temperature on their claim of having written a preexisting song substantially similar to Coldplay's iTunes anthem. According to Reuters Reuters, today's allegation is a little more legal... Satriani's copyright infringement suit, filed on Thursday in Los Angeles federal court, claims the Coldplay song "Viva La Vida" incorporates "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental "If I Could Fly." The 52-year-old guitar virtuoso is seeking a jury [...]

What would the world's lovers of tasteful rock think of Coldplay and Brian Eno if they found out that they plagiarized the good bits of "Viva La Vida" from guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, of all people? Well, we'll find out if a lawsuit that Satriani filed in Los Angeles yesterday goes his way. Satriani is claiming that the Brit band incorporated "substantial original portions" of his 2004 song "If I Could Fly" into their iTunes-shilling track, and the YouTube above puts Satriani's hypothesis to the test. The songs do sound kind of similar! But then again, when I heard "Viva" [...]

The challenge for Joe Satriani - who reckons that Coldplay has ripped off his tune - is not in convincing the world that Coldplay might copy. They barely have an original idea in their heads, so it's certainly plausible. But can he prove that it's him that has been ripped off? IGotSpaceLikeNasa invites you to compare and contrast. Or, rather, compare. There's not much contrast: [Thanks again to Michael M]

Rock guitarist Joe Satriani has sued British band Coldplay, accusing the Grammy-nominated stars of plagiarizing one of his songs. Satriani's copyright infringement suit, filed on Thursday in Los Angeles federal court, claims the Coldplay song "Viva La Vida" incorporates "substantial original portions" of his 2004 instrumental "If I Could Fly." The 52-year-old guitar virtuoso is seeking a jury trial, damages and "any and all profits" attributable to the alleged copyright infringement. Coldplay, whose soaring atmospheric tunes are often compared to those of Irish rock band U2, received seven Grammy nominations on Wednesday, second only [...]