Life in Technicolor
Coldplay
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Life in Technicolor" is a song from the fourth studio album by Coldplay, known as "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends," which was released in June 2008.
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Track ArrangementThe song is the opening track of the album but it's instrumental. A full length studio version with lyrics, known as "Life in Technicolor II," was later released.
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Unique SoundsThe song is known for its unique instrumentation, including the use of a santoor, an Iranian instrument, adding an Oriental sound to the track.
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DurationThe song has an approximate length of 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
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High Billboard Rank"Life in Technicolor II" debuted at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, the week of its release.
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Grammy Nomination"Life in Technicolor II" was nominated for Best Music Video at the 52nd Grammy Awards, but did not win.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Life in Technicolor II" was directed by Dougal Wilson. It portrays a puppet show at a children's birthday party that becomes increasingly extravagant as the song progresses.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, two highly respected record producers and musicians.
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Sales"Life in Technicolor II" sold over 125,000 copies in the United Kingdom.
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Song InspirationLike many songs on the "Viva la Vida" album, "Life in Technicolor" is influenced by world music, particularly from Eastern India and the Middle East.
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