Live in Madrid is the ninth and third live extended play by Coldplay. Initially, it was released exclusively for free, with seven tracks, as a digital download through Google Play Music website on 31 October 2011.[1] On 30 November 2011, Google released a second, five-track version of the EP, available as purchase only. The EP was recorded on the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain, during the Mylo Xyloto Tour.
Background[]
A premiere concert in Madrid titled Coldplay Live: Unstaged was streamed live on YouTube, with the band performing songs from Mylo Xyloto (2011) alongside their previous hits, the live webcast was reported to have been viewed by nearly 20 million viewers.[2] A footage from the concert would later air on 26 October 2011, being watched by nearly 8 million viewers. The show was directed by Anton Corbijn and presented by American Express. The original version of the EP consisted of seven songs, while the second was released without "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" and the Tiësto remix of "Paradise" in the track listing, reducing the running time to 23 minutes and 38 seconds.
Track listing[]
Version 1
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Violet Hill" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | 4:51 |
| 4. | "Charlie Brown" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Paradise" | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Clocks" | 4:57 |
| 7. | "Paradise (Tiësto Remix)" | 4:44 |
Version 2
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Violet Hill" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Charlie Brown" | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Paradise" | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Clocks" | 4:57 |
Personnel[]
Coldplay
- Guy Berryman – bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard
- Jonny Buckland – lead electric guitar, backing vocals
- Will Champion – drums, backing vocals, guitar
- Chris Martin – lead vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar (on "God Put a Smile upon Your Face")