single · May 25, 2008
Viva la Vida / Death Will Never Conquer
Parlophone UKSee this day
rockalternativepop
The lead single from Coldplay's fourth album, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends," this track marked a significant sonic departure, showcasing a more ambitious and orchestral sound.
- The song's title is Spanish and translates to "Long Live Life / Death Will Never Conquer."
- It was the band's first single to top the charts in the UK and the US.
- The Brian Eno-produced track was accompanied by a critically acclaimed music video directed by Hype Williams.
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1996. They rose to global fame with their brand of stadium-sized alternative rock. On "Viva la Vida / Death Will Conquer," the band moved into a more experimental phase, incorporating art rock and electronic influences into their sound.
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