The news is all over. While people have different opinion, it is very
clear the melody of Viva is exactly same of Joe. Another indie group
from NY(
The Creaky Boards) has also claimed
it was theirs copy, but their is a bit different. In the past, Coldplay
has also been accused of copying a tune from a Berlin based band,
Kraftwerk, and using it in one of their album.
Coldplay has been getting away so far, but this time, they have met
their match-one of the greatest guitarist alive on this planet. Joe has
his own following and is NOT very well know in the mainstream music
industry. Joe is a very respected musician who has taught in Berkelee
and has been the "Guru" of many now famous guitarists including
Metallica's Kirk Hammet, Steve Vai (another virtuoso guitarist) to name
a few.People who listens to pure rock will know him very well. Now
colplay has earned a lot from this Viva song and grabbed a Grammy
award, it can all go to hell from here. If Joe wins the case, Grammy
will be stripped and they'll have to share all the royalties from the
past and the future with Joe.
There were very accurate comparison on
youtube, it is surprisingly clear they both sound alike in terms of
rhythm, tempo and melody. But all those yuotube video has been removed
as requested by coldplay's record company. Wink Wink, somebody looks
scared when things are exposed.
Last edited: 12-Dec-08 02:30 PM
