Live in Madrid
| Live in Madrid | ||||
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| 📅 Released | 31 October 2011 | |||
| 🎙️ Recorded | 26 October 2011 | |||
| ⏳ Length | 33:15 | |||
| 🏷️ Label | EMI | |||
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Live in Madrid is the tenth EP by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 31 October 2011 as a free download on the Google Music website.[1] A second version with five tracks was released through Google on November 30, 2011. The album was recorded on the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain, during the band's Mylo Xyloto Tour.
Recording[edit]
A premiere concert in Madrid titled Coldplay Live: Unstaged was streamed live on YouTube, with the band performing songs from Mylo Xyloto alongside their previous hits, the live webcast was reported to have been viewed by nearly 20 million viewers.[2] A footage from the concert would later air on 26 October 2011, being watched by nearly 8 million viewers. The show was directed by Anton Corbijn and presented by American Express.[3] The first version of the EP consisted of seven songs, while the second was released without "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" and the Tiësto remix of "Paradise" in the tracklist, reducing the running time to 23 minutes and 38 seconds. The band's longtime collaborator Rik Simpson was responsible for producing and mixing the project.
Track listing[edit]
All songs written, composed and performed by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin.
| Live in Madrid | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Violet Hill" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | 4:51 |
| 4. | "Charlie Brown" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Paradise" | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Clocks" | 4:57 |
| 7. | "Paradise" (Tiësto Remix) | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 33:15 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Coldplay
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard
- Jonny Buckland – lead electric guitar, backing vocals
- Will Champion – drums, backing vocals, guitar
- Chris Martin – lead vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar; rhythm guitar (on "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face")
References[edit]
- ↑ Michael Anderson (2011-11-23). "Music Diary Deal: Coldplay Live in Madrid EP FREE on Google Music". GearDiary. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ↑ Itzkoff, Dave (10 November 2011). "Mary J. Blige to Celebrate 'Life,' Past and Present, With Online Concert Broadcast". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- ↑ "YouTube show launches Coldplay tour". Press Association. 27 October 2011. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011. Unknown parameter
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