Coldplay Performs "Atlas" Live in London

From Rolling Stone:

After a botched start that included a round of "Fix You," Coldplay's Chris Martin led his band into their first-ever live performance of "Atlas" last night in London. The song is Coldplay's contribution to the The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack.

Bathed in blue light, a very sweaty Martin looked relieved as the band kicked into the song together. As he began singing the opening lines – "Some saw the sun, some saw the smoke" – the audience joined in just as loud. As the song built, Martin sang "carry the world" while guitarist Jonny Buckland coaxed some plaintive notes from his instrument. The performance went so well, unlike that of their previous song, that Martin jumped up from his piano with an ear-to-ear smile and did a little victory lap on the stage.

The performance was part of an event Coldplay organized called "Under 1 Roof," and it also featured sets by Lily Allen, Robbie Williams and Ricky Gervais as his Office character David Brent, among others. The concert benefitted Kids Company, a U.K. organization that provides "practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city kids."

Chris Martin Performs "Atlas" & Takes Home Hollywood Song Award for Coldplay at the Hollywood Film Awards

Chris Martin gave a stirring solo performance of Coldplay's 'Atlas" from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack last night at the Hollywood Film Awards, before accepting the Hollywood Song Award on behalf of the band. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin joked that the film is based on a true story before the solo performance of the song -- the first he has ever done publicly -- to a considerable ovation.

Martin also joked on writing "Atlas," "Method songwriting. Went to live in the woods for 6 months. Nothing but a bow and arrow and piano." And, "This is our bid to host the Hunger Games in London, 2020." When he finished the song, after his voice cracked during a high note he said, "I messed up the end but the rest was okay!!"

Here's a video of the performance thanks to redcarpetroxy:

Coldplay's "Atlas" To Be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards

Coldplay's "Atlas," from the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, will receive this year's Hollywood Song Award at the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards. Lead singer Chris Martin will attend the ceremony on October 21st at the Beverly Hilton to collect the award, and to perform the song.

As if you needed reminding, the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will be released on 19 November and the film will open worldwide on 22 November. You can download Atlas from iTunes by clicking here.

"Atlas" T-shirt Now Available in the Official Coldplay Store

Catching Fire soundtrack contributors Coldplay have released a t-shirt design based on their movie single "Atlas!" It's available for pre-order in the Coldplay Store.

It features constellations and imagery from the official video. 

Image Credit: Coldplay Official Store

Coldplay's "Atlas" Official Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "Atlas" was released in conjunction with the song's radio premiere this morning. The first song from the Catching Fire soundtrack, Coldplay's "Atlas" is now available for download in the iTunes store.

Coldplay's "Atlas" Available for Pre-Order in the UK iTunes Store

Coldplay's "Atlas," the first single off the highly anticipated Catching Fire soundtrack, is available for pre-order in the UK iTunes store for UK customers. The track will be availble for download on Sept 8 in the UK and Sept 6th everywhere else. Looks like the track is 3:56 in length.

Coldplay Pushes "Atlas" Release Back To Sept 6

Coldplay just tweeted that they're pushing back the release date of the new Catching Fire track, "Atlas" to September 6th (September 8th in the UK).