Guide Note

The Coldplay video for "Violet Hill" was released on May 18th, 2008. The song, which debuted in the #40 position on the Billboard Hot 100, is featured on the band's album Viva la Vida.

Fast Facts

Genre: Alternative, Rock
Artist: Coldplay
Album: Viva la Vida
Director: Asa Mader
Labels: Capitol Records, Parlophone, EMI
Producers: Coldplay, Brian Eno, Markus Dravs
Writers: Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin
Debut: May 18, 2008
Filming Location: Sicily, Italy
The first Coldplay song to be branded anti-war
First video ever to receive a simultaneous premiere on MTV, VH1 and The N

Synopsis

The dense, empty, background in the video accurately depicts the mood of the lovelorn vocals expressed through Chris Martin's earthy, surreal vocals.

Background

The video was filmed in Sicily, Italy, with famed producer Brian Eno. On May 17th, an alternate version of the video was released on the band's official website. It consists of a montage of clips of George W. Bush and other political figures backdropped against scenes of war and chaos. The official video was released the next day.

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Music Videos

View Note History

Coldplay Violet Hill Video

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Coldplay
Official MySpace Page: Coldplay
Wikipedia: "Violet Hill"
Single Profile: "Violet Hill"
Article: Coldplay Offers Free Download of New "Violet Hill" Single (April 28, 2008)
Single Review: Reviewed: Coldplay's 'Violet Hill' (April 29, 2008)
YouTube Video: "Violet Hill" (Time: 3:41)

Coldplay Violet Hill Video

YouTube Video: "Violet Hill"(Dancing Politicians) (Time: 3:39)
YouTube Video: 'Violet Hill' teaser clip - official!! (Time: :35)
YouTube Video: "Violet Hill" (Live) (Time: 3:21)
YouTube Video: "Violet Hill" and Interview (Live) (Time: 9:16)

Coldplay Violet Hill Lyrics

Metro Lyrics: "Violet Hill"
eLyrics World: "Violet Hill"
Lyrics Mode: "Violet Hill"
Lyrics Cafe: "Violet Hill"

Coldplay Violet Hill Background Information

Pitchfork Media: Coldplay: "Violet Hill" (Alternate Video) (May 16, 2008)
Coldplaying.com:Viva la Vida Or Death And All His Friends (June 16, 2008)
sonicstate.com: Eno’s Coldplay Collaboration A Triumph (June 9, 2008)

Coldplay Violet Hill Blogs and Commentaries

Google Blogs: "Violet Hill" Search
The SENTinel: An Interpretation of Coldplay’s Violet Hill (June 11, 2008)
Kotaku.com: Coldplay To Contribute To Guitar Hero's Demise (June 3, 2008)
Dave and Thomas: Coldplay - Violet Hill Video and Advertising (May 1, 2008)
Stereogum: New Coldplay Video - "Violet Hill" (May 15, 2008)

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