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DIMAPUR — The much-anticipated Coldplay concert in India may be more than three months away but it has sent fans into frenzy, as tickets were sold out on the ticket platform BookMyShow in no time, while some sites were said to be selling at an inflated rate of up to INR 1 lakh for a single ticket.
Coldplay are scheduled to perform at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on January 18, 19, and the 21st, 2025, as part of the ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour.
Formed in 1997, the popular British rock band consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer and percussionist Will Champion.
It is reported that concert tickets for all the three days have been sold out, and concert-goers have started booking hotels near the venue.
Coldplay are known for delivering a once-in-a-lifetime experience to fans during their tours, making it truly unique.
As music lovers prepare for Coldplay's highly-anticipated return to India after nine long years, here are some hit songs of the band you can sing along to — whether at the concert or at home.
Yellow
Released in 2000 on Coldplay's debut album Parachutes, “Yellow” has over 2.6 million streams on Spotify. The song became a breakthrough hit internationally, thanks to radio play and features in TV shows and movies. It has been covered by various artistes and remains to be one of the band’s most iconic tracks.
Viva La Vida
The title translates from Spanish as “Long Live Life”. The lyrics reference historical and Christian themes, including King Louis XVI and the French Revolution. “Viva La Vida” topped the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band’s first number-one single in both the U.S. and the U.K. It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009.
A Sky Full of Stars
Within 24 hours of its release on iTunes, “A Sky Full of Stars” sold over 1 lakh units worldwide, reaching number one in 86 countries on the iTunes Store Charts. The band co-wrote and co-produced the song with Avicii, the renowned Swedish DJ and producer. Its lively beats are sure to get you moving.
The Scientist
“The Scientist” is centered around a poignant piano melody, conveying a man's yearning for love and an apology. Released in the U.K. in 2002, the music video won three MTV Video Music Awards for its innovative reverse narrative. Fans will find a deep connection with its heartfelt lyrics.
Fix You
Written by all four band members for their third studio album X&Y (2005), "Fix You" was released in 2005, as the album's second single, reaching number four on the U.K. Singles Chart. The song offers a reflective meditation on grief, particularly in the face of losing a loved one. Death is inevitable, and this song unites listeners in a shared understanding of its themes through the lyrics.
Additional Songs
Don’t miss other notable tracks of Coldplay like “Green Eyes,” “Gravity,” “Don’t Panic,” “Til Kingdom Come,” and “Cry Cry Cry.”
There is nothing quite like singing together in a massive crowd; the upcoming concert in India promises unforgettable experience for music lovers, particularly Coldplay fans.
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