Life in Technicolor II
2009 single by Coldplay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Life in Technicolor II" (stylised as "Life in Technicolor ii") is a song by British rock band Coldplay released as the first single from the Prospekt's March EP.[1] It is the full-vocal version of the instrumental track "Life in Technicolor", from the band's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[2] The songs 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.
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from the EP Prospekt's March | ||||
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Released | 2 February 2009 (2009-02-02) | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Label | Parlophone | |||
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"Life in Technicolor II" on YouTube | ||||
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from the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
Released | 12 June 2008 (2008-06-12) |
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Length | 2:30 |
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A promotional CD single was released in December 2008 while the 7-inch vinyl and digital download came out on 2 February 2009.[3][4] While the promotional CD includes two different edits of the song ("Radio edit" & "Prospekt's March Version"), the vinyl includes a previously unreleased and unheard track called "The Goldrush", one of the few Coldplay songs featuring lead vocals by drummer Will Champion.[5] The track was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Music Video at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.[6]