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One of Coldplay’s most hyped tracks ever, described by attendees of Coldplay’s secret Ghost Stories shows as “wonderfully produced” and “upbeat, happy, makes you want to stand up and dance,” “A Sky Full of Stars” is the centerpiece of Ghost Stories, bringing the emotional treadmill to an explosive climax.

The track was released as Coldplay’s second single from Ghost Stories, after “Magic,” with the track premiering on 29 April 2014.

EDM artist Avicii was a primary producer on the track and Chris Martin later revealed in an interview that he asked the producer to play the piano parts.

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What did Coldplay say about "A Sky Full of Stars"?
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According to Songfacts, Chris Martin said to Fuse:

What that song represents on Ghost Stories is the release after you’ve climbed the mountain – after you’ve done anything challenging. That’s why that song is so unashamedly happy and danceable: because that’s what it needed to be. I love singing it. I know we didn’t break the mold, but it’s just so fun to play.

He also developed on the song in a Beat x Beat webcast, explaining how the song was created:

It needs to be about unconditional love. There will be a point where you’ll be like, ‘OK, I got that out of my system. Now let’s go dancing.’

Live Performance
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Did this song win any certifications?
Genius Answer
  • 3x Multi-Platinum on November 1, 2019
  • 2x Multi-Platinum on December 14, 2015
  • Platinum on December 14, 2015
  • Gold on August 13, 2014
Credits
Piano
Strings Arranger
Mixing Engineer
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Co-Producer
Keyboard
Background Vocals
Lead Vocals
Conductor
Recorded At
The Bakery and The Beehive (London, England)
Release Date
May 2, 2014
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