Viva La Vida Official Video | Coldplay

Witness the iconic visuals of the official music video directed by Hype Williams: Coldplay - Viva La Vida (Official Video) YouTube• Aug 4, 2008 Visual Concept and Production

The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references:

: The primary visual influence is the painting Liberty Leading the People , which commemorates the French Revolution of 1830. Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video

The lyrics and video tell the story of a reflecting on his lost power and past glories.

: The background uses multi-colored textures interspersed with imagery of speeding clouds and the same artwork featured on the album's cover. Witness the iconic visuals of the official music

: The title "Viva la Vida" ("Long Live Life") was inspired by a painting of the same name by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, created shortly before her death.

: The video concludes with the band members metaphorically crumbling into rose petals . : The title "Viva la Vida" ("Long Live

: The band wore customized French revolutionary-style costumes, a visual theme they maintained throughout the Viva la Vida era. Artistic Inspirations