This is a conversation with the band Coldplay about their album "Everyday Life." They discuss their decision to perform in Jordan, the process of creating the double album, the influence of world events on their music, and their favorite parts of the album. They also mention their reluctance to tour extensively for this album and share some personal anecdotes related to its creation.
1. The band is in Jordan for their first live show of the "Everyday Life" album.
2. The band has spent a long time traveling the world and wants to reach as many people as possible.
3. The decision to come to Jordan was partly based on reaching fans in the Middle East, an area they rarely play.
4. The band decided to make "Everyday Life" a double album with two sections, Sunset and Sunrise, to provide a balanced listening experience.
5. The songs on Sunrise are about tricky situations, while the songs on Sunset are about navigating those situations.
6. The album cover of "Everyday Life" is from an old photograph of the band members' great grandfather and his band, dating back to about 1919.
7. The album speaks of generations and people around the world, and the band wanted it to reach across time.
8. The band decided to record "Everyday Life" as a double album because they wanted to abandon any sense of fear and just "do it".
9. The band works in a very specific way, with each song going through a series of doors. Only if it passes through all doors, including Will's, which is the hardest, can it be included in the album.
10. The band used explicit language in their songs for the first time, with Will being the one who usually decides whether to allow it or not.
11. The band has always reworked old songs or demos for their new albums, with some songs having ancestors or parents from previous things.
12. The songs on "Everyday Life" reflect a variety of perspectives, including personal experiences, personal views of world events, and putting oneself in other people's shoes.
13. The band intends to use their opportunity to speak to people to promote the things they believe in, such as spreading positivity and a sense of tog