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Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
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Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, often referred to as simply Viva la Vida, is the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 12 June 2008 on the Parlophone label. "Viva la vida" is a Spanish phrase that translates into English as "long live life", "live the life", or simply "live life". Lyrically, the album contains references to love, life, death and war.
Coldplay used French revolutionary costumes during their Viva la Vida Tour as a reference to the album's revolutionary themes
Coldplay used French revolutionary costumes during their Viva la Vida Tour as a reference to the album's revolutionary themes
Viva la Vida takes its artwork from Eugène Delacroix's 1830 painting Liberty Leading the People.
Viva la Vida takes its artwork from Eugène Delacroix's 1830 painting Liberty Leading the People.
Some of the paintings produced during the creation of the album's artwork were later used on the Viva la Vida Tour screens.
Some of the paintings produced during the creation of the album's artwork were later used on the Viva la Vida Tour screens.
Coldplay after performing at the Viva la Vida Tour in 2008.
Coldplay after performing at the Viva la Vida Tour in 2008.
Coldplay
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Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997, consisting of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey. They are best known for their live performances, having also impacted popular culture with their artistry, advocacy and achievements.
Coldplay at Broadcasting House in 2021. From left to right: Buckland, Martin, Berryman and Champion.
Coldplay at Broadcasting House in 2021. From left to right: Buckland, Martin, Berryman and Champion.
Coldplay performing "Yellow", their breakthrough hit, from the band's 2000 debut album Parachutes, in 2005
Coldplay performing "Yellow", their breakthrough hit, from the band's 2000 debut album Parachutes, in 2005
Martin performing with Coldplay in 2002
Martin performing with Coldplay in 2002
Coldplay performing in Barcelona during Twisted Logic Tour in 2005
Coldplay performing in Barcelona during Twisted Logic Tour in 2005