: The band created a "Coldplay version" and Avicii created a "full Avicii version"; they spent weeks weaving the two together to get the final mix.
Martin sent a rough demo to Avicii; by the next morning, Avicii sent back a "fully formed EDM banger." The band then spent three months "weaving" their rock sound into Avicii's production. Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars -Official audio-
: Martin describes the song as a "release"—the sunrise after the dark journey of the rest of the album. : The band created a "Coldplay version" and
The song's music video, directed by Mathew Cullen, features the band performing in a neon-lit nightclub, interspersed with footage of people dancing and enjoying themselves. The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube and has become a fan favorite. The song's music video, directed by Mathew Cullen,
Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars: The Story Behind the Anthem