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Viva La Vida
by Coldplay
From the Album Viva La Vida
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  • Original Release Date: June 17, 2008
  • Format - Music: MP3
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Viva La Coldplay, June 17, 2008
Coldplay is in the running for most improved and inventive band of the year. "Viva La Vida" has been selected as the song to lead the charge on mainstream radio, and Coldplay expands on their new "cultured" sound. Gone are the melodic experiences that were "Clocks" and "Speed of Sound," and welcome to the string-based epic of "Viva La Vida." Is the new sound better? While most would say no, I think the song grows on you. And in the end it's nice to have a fine work of art worthy of Da Vinci, rather than the pumpkin carvings of Young Jeezy.

The sound is as I said a melodic epic with lots of strings. The music goes perfectly with the song, and it seems to hit all the right notes. Structurally, it is equally as brilliant, building to its epic climax complete with choirs and bells. Chris Martin can only add to the song with his ever-melodic vocals, which have never sounded better. You have to admit, Gwynth Paltrow and Chris Martin have only gotten better in their work, and they have seemed to hit new highs this summer.

Lyrically, it undeniably has a lot of Christian imagery, which would make sense since he's Catholic. But the overall meaning could be a myriad of things. But in either case, the lyrics, the music, the vocals, the atmosphere, all mesh together in one glorious tune. And amazingly, the song comes out a bit catchy.

Overall, Coldplay's best? It's epic. It's melodic. It's different. It's brilliant. It's Coldplay. I can't wait to listen to the whole album, but if it's anything like the two I've heard so far, it should be the best album of the past few years. A true work of art in the sea of tranquility. I can only hope it reaches #1 on the Hot 100.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it., June 23, 2008
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I've rarely listened to Coldplay - I prefer Keane myself, but when I heard the groove and hook to Viva La Vida I was instantly converted. It's huge, and awesome in its wall-of-sound thickness. This is all I ask for from my summer music. And pretentious? Get out of here - exactly how many pop songs about Napoleon can you compare it to? Smart, hooky music - I'll take all I can get.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Viva La Vida - Live the Life, July 15, 2008
A song with a Spanish title ('Viva La Vida' is literally 'Live the Life' in English.) based on a Spanish painting of the same name.

It's accepted meanings range from Napoleon and the French Revolution to Jesus Christ. Quite a range.

This is one of those songs that I can listen to over and over again and not get sick of (very quickly) and is in my opinion the best song on the album and in my top 20.

As with the rest of the album it is a departure from Coldplay's other work and incorporates orchestral, sweeping themes and tells a story of an apparent loss of power and the lament that follows. The song utilizes a certain Imperial age military beat and when combined with stirring lyrics and voice work it has a semi-epic feel which lifts the spirit, despite the melancholy theme of the song.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Invigorating
A great song that has various instruments flowing together. I have to admit Chris Martin wasn't lying when he boasted that Coldplay became one of the best groups ever since the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Ngo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great song, but hard to download
I am not sure what happened, if my internet cut off or what, but while in the middle of downloading this song internet explorer stoppped the download. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chloe Madinger

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me run faster!
When this song comes on my Mp3 player it makes me run faster. I think it's the violins.

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Published 5 months ago by Johnny Grif

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Bad...
It is a great song, it's just too bad they couldn't credit Joe Satriani for writing the Music like any decent artist would do. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Klinger

5.0 out of 5 stars Viva La vida rocks!
Viva La vida is the best song ever, the meaning of the song is deep.
I used this song for my social presentation, my group members loved the song. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Moktar Batibure

5.0 out of 5 stars this song brings a wonderful mix of classical and modernday music
I think this Grammy winning song is interesting and uniqe because it blends classical music with modern day music.Rock on Coldplay!!
Published 9 months ago by Jamie Schwab

5.0 out of 5 stars Great song from a great cd.
Hearing it the first time I wanted the CD, it is a bit different than the older coldplay, but still great in every way. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stephen Rose

3.0 out of 5 stars good song
Not to bad for this group. I king of like the music they play. Only problem is you start to dislike because all thier music sounds the same
Published 10 months ago by Greg

1.0 out of 5 stars Breath of Life
I find this album a little empty except for Viva la Vida. The other songs i found bland and unamusing. However, Viva la Vida went straight to the top of my Ipod playlist. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Music Geek

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite coldplay song to date!
I do like this song a lot! One of the songs I play a lot. Love coldplay, love this song. My favorite coldplay song for sure!!!! out of any album. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sergio

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