Viva la vida by sabresun

Viva la vida

'Viva la vida' translates into English as "long live the life".

Normally photos say 'best viewed enlarged', this is 'best viewed with the song.' :)

The crowd singing the chant to 'Viva la vida' at this year's Glastonbury. I'm not the biggest fan of Coldplay (formulaic rock for the most part, however, the album this song comes from is pretty good), yet I did enjoy their set and the crowd singing on this song gave chills. Credit where credit is due. It was memorable, which is why I had to select it today. The figure on the left, which I've made a dodgy attempt to put into the shot is from the album cover art of a painting by Eugène Delacroix entitled "Liberty leading the people". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Leading_the_People

Nb - The shadowy guitar-shaped-thing in front of the tv is a wooden puzzle box.

Original song off the album (right click -open in new tab) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PT2EtAcok&feature=fvsr
Very fun shot.
June 28th, 2011  
The figure is quite nice,and the puzzle box, quite intiguing.
June 28th, 2011  
That guitar puzzle box almost steals the show! It's very cute, as is the whole picture! :)
June 28th, 2011  
What a great idea for a shot! Nicely setup!
June 28th, 2011  
That is a really cool photo, I love the color!
June 28th, 2011  
Nice shot. Interesting setup.
June 28th, 2011  
This is so beautifully done, Matt! At first glance, I thought you'd been in the sound ten of an outdoor concert! ..and you know, I love Coldplay but had not heard this song. I LOVE it!! Thank you :-)
June 28th, 2011  
@tabbycat Yay for you playing the song! I knew you'd like it. :)
June 28th, 2011  
Yeah, it kinds sucks that 365 opens links in the same window, but a little cut and paste is easily done! Bekki has me listening to the Travelling Wilburys now! I miss those guys!
June 28th, 2011  
cool shot - love watchin Glastonbury form the comfort of my front room!! some great stuff on this year!
June 28th, 2011  
B
You are so much fun.
June 29th, 2011  
awesome shot! i have to admit i really wouldn't recognize any of their songs but i HAVE heard of this song, lol
June 29th, 2011  
I do love this song. It's such an "anthem". Great shot of the Glastonbury crowd!!
June 29th, 2011  
I think Coldplay is a guilty pleasure, and this song...you just can't help but like.
July 1st, 2011  
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