"Life in Technicolor II" is a song by British rock band Coldplay released as the first single from the Prospekt's March EP. 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. 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.
Life in Technicolor II
Coldplay performing "Life in Technicolor II" at the Parque Simon Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia, on March 4, 2010
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 performing "Yellow", their breakthrough hit, from the band's 2000 debut album Parachutes, in 2005
Martin performing with Coldplay in 2002
Coldplay performing in Barcelona during Twisted Logic Tour in 2005