Cemeteries of London
| "Cemeteries of London" | |
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| Song |
"Cemeteries of London" is a song by English alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song is darker than Coldplay's previous recordings.
Writing and composition
The song was inspired by ghost stories, like the Medieval practice of burning witches. "Cemeteries of London" was influenced by other styles like folk and Spanish songs, in an interview for NG-Magazine Will Champion said: "For me it's a folk song...in its structure."[1]
Entertainment Weekly printed an article on Coldplay and the new album with a new song slant on some of the songs, on that interview the band's bassist Guy Berryman said: "When I imagine the song in my head, I see London in 1850, a hell of a lot of rain and men in top hats".[2] The song is musically darker than most of Coldplay's work, with a barrage of eerie noises. Martin has described it as a "ghost march", it has lyrical references of supernatural issues and religious quest.
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[3] | 134 |
| Belgian Chart[4] | 37 |
References
- ^ "Coldplay Promo Interview on Viva La Vida, Part Three (2008)". YouTube. 19 June 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Summer Music Preview: 14 Hot CDs". Entertainment Weekly. 26 May 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ "Chart Log UK 1994–2008". Zobbel. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ "Coldplay - Cemeteries Of London". ultratop.be. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
External links
- Coldplay songs
- 2008 songs
- Song recordings produced by Brian Eno
- Song recordings produced by Jon Hopkins
- Song recordings produced by Markus Dravs
- Song recordings produced by Rik Simpson
- Songs about London
- Songs written by Guy Berryman
- Songs written by Jonny Buckland
- Songs written by Will Champion
- Songs written by Chris Martin