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:

"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

Pre-Order The 'Catching Fire' Soundtrack & Download "Atlas" Instantly

Coldplay released Atlas today - the first single from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack. If you pre-order the Catching Fire soundtrack now you can download Atlas instantly!

There are several different soundtrack bundle options including a $49.98 deluxe bundle that includes an exclusive The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 24"x36" Poster (while supplies last). Order by October 27, 2013 for the opportunity to have your name printed on the poster along with other fans! All orders also include an instant download of Coldplay's Atlas.

Check out all the pre-order options HERE.

 Thanks to The Hob for the tip!

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.

LISTEN: Preview of Coldplay's "Atlas" & Worldwide Radio Premieres

Thanks to Digital Spy, we have a 1:30 preview of Coldplay's "Atlas" off of the upcoming Catching Fire Soundtrack. The song will be available for download tomorrow on iTunes. Listen to the preview HERE. Be advised that the link has been working VERY inconsistently depending on region and browser. While it works perfectly for us in the US using Firefox, it hasn't worked for others.

Also try this:

Tomorrow the song will debut worldwide on several of the top "rock" radio stations:

WXRT Chicago 10:00am CT/11:00amET/8:00amPT it's a CBS local station - check yours!

AbsoluteRadio UK 4pmGMT

KissKiss Italy 5pmCEST

NextFM Greece

Massive thanks to our friends at QuarterQuell.org for the radio premiere times!!

Tomorrow, it sounds like there will be a worldwide radio debut of the new song. It is planned in such a way that all countries will be able to hear "Atlas" together for the first time. Cool huh?!

As of yet, we have only received word on a few countries' details (check back for more updates as we get them): - See more at: http://www.quarterquell.org/2013/09/coldplays-atlas-premiering-worldwide.html#sthash.PfRfOyu3.dpuf

Tomorrow, it sounds like there will be a worldwide radio debut of the new song. It is planned in such a way that all countries will be able to hear "Atlas" together for the first time. Cool huh?!

As of yet, we have only received word on a few countries' details (check back for more updates as we get them): - See more at: http://www.quarterquell.org/2013/09/coldplays-atlas-premiering-worldwide.html#sthash.PfRfOyu3.dpuf

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).