Released on January 29, 2016, the official music video for is a vibrant, technicolor exploration of Indian culture that has amassed over 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Featuring guest vocals from Beyoncé , the track serves as the second single from the band's seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . Production and Filming Locations
The historic fort showcased at the beginning and intermittently throughout the video.
The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed in October 2015 and directed by . The production spanned several iconic and culturally rich locations across India:
Despite these discussions, the video remains one of Coldplay's most successful visual releases and helped build momentum for their joint performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show shortly after its debut.
While widely praised for its lush cinematography and "postcard-perfect" shots of Mumbai, the video sparked significant debate regarding . Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and religious festivals as mere aesthetic props, while others viewed it as a celebratory tribute to the country's beauty.
Musically and visually, the song celebrates love as a "spiritual high" or intoxication, using vibrant colors to amplify its uplifting, euphoric message. Reception and Controversy
The primary setting, featuring frontman Chris Martin navigating the city's streets in a rickshaw.
The central theme of the video is the Indian festival of colors, Holi . This is illustrated through slow-motion shots of children and the band members being covered in bright paint powders.
Released on January 29, 2016, the official music video for is a vibrant, technicolor exploration of Indian culture that has amassed over 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Featuring guest vocals from Beyoncé , the track serves as the second single from the band's seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . Production and Filming Locations
The historic fort showcased at the beginning and intermittently throughout the video.
The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed in October 2015 and directed by . The production spanned several iconic and culturally rich locations across India: Download Coldplay Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) mp4
Despite these discussions, the video remains one of Coldplay's most successful visual releases and helped build momentum for their joint performance with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show shortly after its debut.
While widely praised for its lush cinematography and "postcard-perfect" shots of Mumbai, the video sparked significant debate regarding . Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and religious festivals as mere aesthetic props, while others viewed it as a celebratory tribute to the country's beauty. Released on January 29, 2016, the official music
Musically and visually, the song celebrates love as a "spiritual high" or intoxication, using vibrant colors to amplify its uplifting, euphoric message. Reception and Controversy
The primary setting, featuring frontman Chris Martin navigating the city's streets in a rickshaw. The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed
The central theme of the video is the Indian festival of colors, Holi . This is illustrated through slow-motion shots of children and the band members being covered in bright paint powders.
