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Since then, Coldplay further diversified their sound with subsequent albums Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music of the Spheres (2021). It earned them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album and their first Album of the Year nomination, while title track "Viva la Vida" marked the first time a British group went number-one in both the United Kingdom and United States in the 21st century. On Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), Coldplay achieved the distinction once again and explored new musical territory following the completion of what they considered a trilogy. The band's third album, X&Y (2005), was the best-selling of the year worldwide, topping the charts of over 30 countries. Their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won the same accolades while also spawning the singles "Clocks" and "The Scientist", with the former winning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Their debut album, Parachutes (2000), included the breakthrough hit "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album, as well as a Mercury Prize nomination. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, first calling themselves Pectoralz and then Starfish.Īfter releasing Safety EP independently in 1998, the band signed with Parlophone during the next year. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. Tanner Patrick – The Piano Guys featuring Alex Boye – Tyler Ward (acoustic) – Mike Tompkins (Acapella) – Modestep – Francesco Parrino (piano) – Nick Matev – Ewan John (acoustic) – Jeremy Davis (drum) – Audrey Couch (acoustic) – Laurel shoop (violin) – 0AdRiaNleE0 (piano) – Cello Octet cover – Other amateur artists covered this song on Youtube.Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. In Belgium, France, and Germany, it was certified Gold.Ĭoldplay had been active for 15 years when they released this song. It was certified six times Platinum in Australia, Triple Platinum in Canada and Italy, Double Platinum in New Zealand, and Platinum in Denmark and Mexico. The song also topped the charts in Czech Republic and Norway, while reaching the top 10 charts in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, and Switzerland. In the US, the single peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the Adult Alternative Songs and Alternative Songs. In the UK, ‘Paradise’ became the first number 1 single of 2012, and was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales over 965.000 copies. Guy Berryman – Jonny Buckland – Will Champion – Chris Martin – Brian Eno Label Martin said: “Paradise’ is about a girl really, the female half of the album, just about being a bit lost in the world and escaping through fantasy.” Release date According to Martin, the album tells a story: “It’s supposed to be about two people who grow up separately in a very big oppressive city, and they each are a bit lost in their lives.” He added that the pair meet in a gang and fall in and out of love before getting back together at the end. When Coldplay were interviewed by MTV News, Chris Martin explained that the meaning of the song is easier to explain in the context of the album ‘Mylo Xyloto’.
