"Life in Technicolor II" (stylised "Life in Technicolor ii"), is a song by British rock band Coldplay and the first single from the band's 2008 EP, Prospekt's March.[1] The song is the full, vocal version of the instrumental track "Life in Technicolor" from Coldplay's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[2] A promo CD single for the song was released in December 2008.[3] The official single was released on 2 February 2009 on 7" vinyl and digital download.[4] The single includes the previously unreleased and unheard track "The Goldrush", one of the few Coldplay songs featuring lead vocals by drummer Will Champion.[5] It was nominated for two Grammy Award for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards; "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" and "Best Music Video".[6]
"Life in Technicolor II" 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.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6JnowS4774
