Life in Technicolor II

Coldplay

About Life in Technicolor II

"Life in Technicolor II" (stylized "Life in Technicolor ii"), is a song by British rock band Coldplay and the first single from the band's 2008 EP, Prospekt's March. The song is the full, vocal version of the instrumental song "Life in Technicolor" from Coldplay's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. A promo CD single for the song was released in December 2008. The official single was released on 2 February 2009 on 7" vinyl and digital download. The single includes the previously unreleased and unheard track "The Goldrush", one of the few Coldplay songs featuring lead vocals by drummer Will Champion. It was nominated for two Grammy Award for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards; "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" and "Best Music Video"."Life in Technicolor ii" starts with a loop consisting of a santoor accompanied by tabla-like percussion. The loop is then repeated through the verses and part of the chorus. 


Year:
2008
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There's a wild wind blowing
Down the corner of my street
Every night there, the headlights are glowing
There's a cold war coming
On the radio I heard
Baby, it's a violent world

Oh, love, don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
I can hear it coming
I can hear the silent sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground

Time came a creeping
Oh and time's a loaded gun
(Every road is a ray of light)
It goes on
Time only can lead you on, still it's
Such a beautiful night

Oh, love, don't let me go
Won't you take me where the street lights glow
I can hear it coming
Like a serenade of sound
Now my feet won't touch the ground

Ooouuh ooouuuh

Gravity, release me
And don't ever hold me down
Now my feet won't touch the ground

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Coldplay

Coldplay are a British Alternative Rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish.Will Champion joined as a drummer, backing vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, completing the line-up. Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed themselves "Coldplay" in 1998, before recording and releasing three EPs; Safety in 1998, Brothers & Sisters as a single in 1999 and The Blue Room in the same year. The latter was their first release on a major label, after signing to Parlophone. more »

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Written by: Christopher Anthony Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Life in Technicolor II" is produced by Brian Eno, a well-known English musician, record producer, and visual artist. Eno is recognized for his contributions to the development of ambient music.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of the album "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends", which is the fourth studio album by the band Coldplay. This album was a big hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.
Music Style
"Life in Technicolor II" is known for its unique sound, combining elements of pop, rock, and classical music. It starts with a Santoor, an Indian string musical instrument, before exploding into a typical Coldplay sound.
Song Length
Unlike the instrumental track "Life in Technicolor" from the same album, "Life in Technicolor II" is longer and includes verses and a chorus sung by Chris Martin.
Music Video
The music video for "Life in Technicolor II" is directed by Dougal Wilson. The video is unique, as it features a puppet show which eventually turns into a full-blown marionette concert.
Award Nomination
The music video was nominated for "Best Art Direction in a Video" and "Best Special Effects in a Video" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Song Release
The full version of "Life in Technicolor II" was not included in the original album for its length but was later released as a single in 2009.
Chart Performance
On its release, "Life in Technicolor II" reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from many music critics. It's often considered a fan-favorite and praised for its exciting instrumentation and spirited vocal delivery.
Live Performances
Due to its high energy, "Life in Technicolor II" has been used by the band as the opening song for many of their live performances and was a highlight in their "Viva la Vida Tour".

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