Coldplay NBC Television Special May 2014, Watch Here (VIDEO)
The world-famous pop/rock band, Coldplay, are gearing up for a groud-breaking prime-time special that will be shown on television networks all across the world (see dates and channel index below). They have released an extended trailer, which you can watch above, previewing the television special which will Coldplay will share songs from their new upcoming album, Ghost Stories.
Coldplay: Ghost Stories was filmed by Grammy-nominated director Paul Dugdale who has also worked with the likes of Adele and the Rolling Stones. It was recorded in a custom-built amphitheatre in front of an audience of 800 fans. The show blends a unique in-the-round performance from the band with cinematic vignettes and immersive 360-degree projections.
Coldplay released their new single for their fans on March 3, 2014, titled "Magic". Coldplay's sixth album, Ghost Stories, is set to be released from Parlophone/Atlantic Records on May 19, 2014. You can pre-order Ghost Stories now. A Deluxe CD edition of the album, featuring three bonus tracks, is available exclusively from Target at target.com/coldplay.
You can also pre-order Ghost Stories now from iTunes worldwide. Fans who pre-order Ghost Stories will receive an instant download of Magic, the first single from the album.
Coldplay formed in 1996 and became known worldwide with their hit single "Yellow" in 2000. Their debut album Parachutes including the hit single won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
Confirmed broadcasts are as follows (with many more to come - including Japan):
US: 18 May, 7pm ET/PT - NBC
Canada: 18 May, 7pm ET/PT - NBC
UK: 19 May, 9.30pm - Sky Arts 1 HD
Italy: 19 May, 8.10pm - Sky Uno / Sly Arte 10pm / Sky Uno (replica) 11pm
Spain: 19 May, 7.15pm - Canal+1
France: 22 May, 11.25pm - France 2 in "Alcaline, le Concert"
