Coldplay - Arabesque (feat. Elyanna & Femi Kuti) (Glastonbury 2024)

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Coldplay performs Arabesque (feat. Elyanna & Femi Kuti) at Glastonbury 2024.
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[@ran5068]

Interesting facts : most of Coldplay great songs is not the popular ones!

[@DavidDOAntiClimacus42]

"For you" is my favorite song of them... And yes, it's very unknown

[@Spotto26]

All of Everyday Life 🫶

[@JSerr885]

@@Spotto26such an underrated album

[@michaelmulhall5007]

Interesting fact they are a truly awful band that haven’t wrote a decent album since 2003 but seem to get bigger and bigger

[@lightninggornall]

@@michaelmulhall5007 interesting fact i enjoyed the first 4 albums then it went all dancy and fell off a cliff

[@matthewjmullarkey9343]

So happy they're playing stuff from Everyday Life 🌙☀️ Such an overlooked album and one of their best! 😁🎶

[@shaunsmith6703]

It is good. Very overlooked.

[@pcorf]

So true! = A seriously underrated Coldplay album. They also played Orphans in a recent Music of The Spheres tour leg.

[@Htheorphanarian]

the Jordan performance is the best thing they've ever done.

[@iron___]

They're really only playing Orphans nowadays, this was a one-off for Glastonbury. Shame, because it's their best album in the last 10 years.

[@shaunsmith6703]

@@iron___ It is. It's their most risky, adventurous, varied album and hopefully over time more people will give it the credit it deserves.

[@FGongue]

Coldplay were incredible 🫶🏼 And I have just discovered Elyanna’s music (Palestinian singer) and she is really amazing 😌 🇵🇸 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@noellawlor6838]

I never heard this song till I saw it on Glastonbury. Wow it's absolutely mind blowing. Can't stop listening to it.

[@Cindy-6791]

Same here. Since Saturday I played it several times.

[@egyrakationy6426]

@@Cindy-6791 just listen Everyday Life album! LOVE THAT ALBUM, so raw and memorable

[@CynikalSheen]

This song is phenomenal. So happy to see it played live!

[@crayc4983]

Its fantastic i had to hunt it down just found it. I could listen to it all day

[@deend7824]

It has such a different interesting instruments beat - nothing like Western or Arabic music style it reminds me of east Africa music! I wonder who are the guys are

[@6Pc.ChickenMcnobody]

Legendary saxophonist Femi Kuti plays the solo

[@Porte97]

Coldplay's greatest song. Everyday Life deserves all the love! ☀🌙

[@WhippedForJungkookie]

Elyanna is a stunning beauty 😍💖

[@yerkoxsmile]

OUR PALESTINIAN - CHILEAN PRINCESS ❤️‍🔥🇨🇱🇵🇸

[@condimentking414]

She's so beautiful. Any suggestions of her music?

[@mohmedhassan6875]

​@@condimentking414 Kon nafsk Sad in bali Ala bali Mama eh

[@condimentking414]

The actual highlight of the night. One of the few remarkable songs Coldplay has put out since 'Viva la Vida or Death & All of His Friends'

[@david_burgos]

Arabesque was write in the Viva la Vida era

[@condimentking414]

@@david_burgos That explains the artsy vibe. In fact, 'Everyday Life' mostly gives me 'Viva la Vida' vibes

[@MACMAMI]

@@condimentking414 It's unfortunate it's probably the only album of their career that can be considered a semi-flop commercially. Its chart performance probably explains why the band have focused on a more maximalist, mainstream sound for consecutive eras ever since. Which I can't blame them for, but I do hope we get one final more avant-garde release from them before they stop recording new music like they've hinted at doing soon.

[@inioluwaojajuni9705]

Shout out Elyana, Femi Kuti brought life to this performance. Love it

[@kalimbalove1912]

LOL-ing at people who shit on this song and this performance. It's pretty telling that Coldplay haters are the one with awful taste in music, this is Femi Kuti they are working with, one of the legends of the Afrobeat-Jazz music, actual musicians (not 'musicians') love & acknowledge him as one of the best out there. If your definition of good music is loud guitar screech or 3 chords 'rock music' you really don't have a say on what constitute a 'good music' really is.

[@Tomi_janet15]

Preach🔥🔥🔥

[@TheTherams1]

COLDPLAY. By far the most exceptional act that has graced Glastonbury since it's beginning. Seriously nothing can touch them.

[@oreoluwajoseph1413]

Here for Femi Kuti! Nigeria to the world🔥🇳🇬

[@ManWalksDogs]

yep, he's why i clicked too; saw him at Latitude in 2015, absolutely heart warmingly, blissfully beautiful - had happy tears streaming down my beaming face. ok i'd come off the night shift volunteering and couldnt sleep in the morning as it was too hot so was a bit spaced-out & delirious but it was just what i needed for a sunny afternoon set. his father had already passed before i truly got wind, so he's as close as i could get

[@labbern]

My favorite song from my favorite Coldplay album! Finally they play it live! I love that they keep adding songs from this album to their setlists!

[@LuyiDeng-q6o]

Yeah! Never seen this song played live before!

[@hbw7615]

Well said!

[@swagganificient]

Femi kuti brought life to this song shessshhh killed it

[@ElJay2412]

40 years ago Fela Kuti played the pyramid stage- what a buzz to see Femi play there this year - Highlight of the weekend for me :)

[@Tomi_janet15]

​@ElJay2412 tell me about it 🔥🔥🔥

[@patsyowoh9023]

He came to represent the mother land of NIGERIA 🙌 👏 🤪

[@gregbradley7482]

Saw Femi's Dad at Glasto back in the day. Revolutionary. Glad to see Coldplay jumping on the train too.

[@inawoodenhouse]

an incredible song, an incredible performace and incredible performers 😭😭😭 we really got to hear Arabesque at Glastonbury, what a life to live

[@christiansales1146]

See this song in live makes my heart happy

[@rokerroar]

I’m not really a Coldplay fan but this was absolutely superb.

[@DaniHeart7]

The energy towards the end is phenomenal! I hope they play more of Everyday Life at some point. So so good ❤

[@KusEdi]

M u s i c i s t h e w e a p o n o f t h e f u t u r e 🕊️

[@sfb1964]

Stunning on "Everyday Life" and even more stunning here. 👏👏👏

[@LiMiT0922]

Arabesque is Coldplay’s best song in last 10 years. Who’s agree?

[@SilviaErhard]

MEEE!!! ❤

[@oceanswell82]

Took a few plays to grow in me. But love it now

[@LeifElliott]

WHY do you think this?? I'd love to know..haven't heard the song yet..well just listening now

[@davidbarriopedrodelaantoni8171]

After coloratura it is

[@condimentking414]

"Midnight" is their best one since 'Parachutes' and 'A Rush of Blood To The Head' era. But yes, "Arabesque" is quite a gem as well as some other few tracks such as "Atlas", "Trouble in Town", "Ghost Story", "All Your Friends".

[@mauriciomendelson6343]

They should play this song at everyshow, Is so cool!

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

More Elyanna please!!

[@darelmalik86]

We Pray (For Gaza) ❤❤ 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@Methequeen]

Elyanna 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@EnjoyingLife2024]

'Music is the weapon of the future." Three different cultures brought together on one stage. Yaaaasss! 🔥🫶🫶🫶

[@germanfailer9742]

such a great and underrated song!!! amazing!

[@Spotto26]

Oh how I wish I could’ve seen this in person

[@Tomi_janet15]

Amazing!! Mr Femi Kuti and his son Made Kuti are so good🔥🔥🔥

[@randallmontejano7787]

I could be you, you could be me, two raindrops from the same seed

[@staggabob]

Must be cloud seeding 😛(it's "In the same sea")

[@alanPaterson-c3u]

@@staggabob and then "de la meme mer" 😄

[@CL2-]

That would make them twins 💀(dark)

[@Elyannaians]

The Palestinian Queen ELYANNA!🇵🇸

[@paulreyesvasquez1242]

Saludos desde Perú lo hicieron genial 😊

[@matiasreyes3363]

Palestinian🇵🇸 - Chilean🇨🇱

[@craigdavidson52]

She's stunning with a great voice ❤️

[@alain_de_frothcorn]

Awesome performace, Femi Kuti, Elyanna et al - so glad to see this finally performed live!!

[@damiansantalidis2351]

This song is an underrated masterpiece 😍

[@jenskosmos]

So happy to see Elyanna with Coldplay 🍉❤️💚

[@meytalmoerman3213]

Coldplay call to believe in love, not hate! love will always win 🙂

[@ehabotman780]

​@@meytalmoerman3213 and what's hateful about that comment?

[@profahn7353]

@@ehabotman780 Nothing. Let's keep on loving

[@rhu8842]

i got chills..so good.

[@mmahajna]

what a lovely performance ! Elyanna is lovely too!

[@ranjithj9482]

I remember playing this song on repeat when it was released! And their live Jordan performance, wow! Thanks for this beautiful song once again!

[@Vocalzone_covers]

This was my favourite moment of the gig. Loved the energy and the end sent shivers down me. Don't know who the guy is next to femi but he's just feeling it in the solo.

[@rajikayode9385]

That's his son, Made Kuti and he has his own band as well, Made Kuti and The Movement.

[@Vocalzone_covers]

@@rajikayode9385 cool. I'll check them out.

[@elisazouza]

ELYANNA MY HEART

[@olegsoben]

this is my favourite song of the latest Coldplay, amazing live performance!

[@allinsonsherratt418]

We need more saxophone music - totally awesome. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thetormentor07]

My Fela family is here !!!!! Proudly Nigerian

[@ibrocity8234]

Femi and Mide kuti representing 🇳🇬

[@SilviaErhard]

Oh mein Gott!!! Wie geil ❤❤❤ Fore sure, I am living in Glastonbury one day!!! Most sacred place on earth! Love from Germany 🇩🇪 Silvia

[@davidgilmour5555]

What a fantastic tune, wish I could have been there…

[@richardfarmer1508]

Play this every morning when doing my bike ride. It sends tingles down me. For me the best from Glastonbury 2004. It just drives along.

[@sakuorn]

MY FAVOURTE SONG IN EVERYDAY LIFE!!! PLEASE RELEASE THIS VERSION ON SPOTIFY!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@arcianistorres8483]

Literally the best performance of the night and it has the least amount of views😭

[@kamransdiary]

I always wanted to hear this live. What a treat for everyone at Glastonbury 😊

[@andarinasyahroza2478]

Palestineee🇵🇸

[@phillipdirenzo1928]

i’m so sad i live in america 😢 i must go to glastonbury one day

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Keep up be strong everybody out there & love spreading good vibes because fans love youuuuu guys, seems to me you did a great job indeed, bravo bravo bravo congrats, let it Summer season go on just this good 🎉❤🎉

[@perselander8763]

Everyday Life album was forgotten after Music of the Spheres came out. The presentation of it was fantastic.

[@kenyisaurio]

She is Rapunzel 🤩🤩🤩

[@Koppter42]

SAME FUCKING BLOOD

[@anastascha]

Elyanna 🍉🍉🍉

[@Manplays2]

What a debut for arabesque live!

[@lancerooney3398]

Tom Chaplin, the best voice I’ve ever heard live (Brighton Centre Oct ‘19) 👏👏👏👏 … and I’ve seen ‘em all: Mercury, Sting, Coverdale, Dio, Rogers, Springsteen … the list goes on.

[@heyhollys123]

WHAT A EPIC MOMENT!!! Powerful 🔥🔥🔥✨✨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lilyjeanobi]

This was fantastic. My favorite song right now ❤❤❤

[@giovannapimentel9575]

Music is the weapon of the future❤

[@coldplaymay]

Same blood people ❤

[@CL2-]

Please play this more! We need more authentic music not the bland pop music of the spheres stuff.

[@joecantdance494]

Absolutely stunning song. One of the highlights of any Glastonbury festival

[@jordynpickel]

Witnessing this live was crazy

[@tm2204]

Powerful song.. my favourite song from Everyday Life by a mile 😀

[@nqobilegumede585]

This song is soooooo fun!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@inidaonedance]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@airlocksound]

Amazing performance 🧡

[@memyselfandi52]

So enjoyed listening to this 🎵

[@TherAbo-ky6mz]

Elyanna❤❤❤❤

[@hajerabegum9325]

This is so brilliant! I've watched it now 4 times since last night.

[@wonderingwanderer0619]

Here for Elyanna 😍 Impressed by Femi Kuti!

[@arquicultour]

Amazing since first time I enjoyed this masterpiece

[@4-kathryn]

love this song, kudos for having it on the setlist. Too wonderful!

[@siwarbc136]

Elyanna wow❤❤❤❤❤

[@421030544]

Gracias por tocar esta joyita 💎

[@hollykate8844]

Simply incredible. What an amazing performance by ALL on that stage ❤

[@Joelster-og4pf]

FINALLY they played this song live again. I’m so happy they did.

[@maddmags]

This was the highlight of the night, absolutely stunning!

[@Sanad_Kashlaf]

ELYANNA🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@meytalmoerman3213]

believe in love, not hate!

[@ehabotman780]

​@@meytalmoerman3213 and what's hateful about that comment?

[@MohammedAli-ru4or]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@niccoboa]

Amazing.. music is the weapon ❤

[@abdalsalamnaesah1776]

Elyanna amazing 😍😍

[@MZPULCHRITUDE]

Femi kutiii🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥

[@hughcampbell463]

wow fucking WOW

[@hbw7615]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@davidbarriopedrodelaantoni8171]

Yes! ☀️🌙 🎷

[@RodolfoBellato]

This is magical! Happy to be alive!

[@aracelihernandez2101]

Ahh mi canción favorita, me alegra que estuviera en el Setlist 👌👌

[@mazybee9149]

Brilliant, especially the saxophone ❤

[@drawingroomforkids]

ILOVE this song and Album

[@clumsythings92]

this!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😭😭😭

[@fernandac8456]

elyanna 💛

[@TheArchitect101]

🇵🇸🍉🤞☮️👏🤩

[@stevessowmindful576]

By far one of the best songs ever by the band that totally stole Glasto 24

[@pitufo4730]

Arabesque GRAN CANCIÓN. En mi opnion una de las grandes obras que Coldplay ha realizado en toda su carrera, pero no ha tenido el reconocimiento que merece.

[@drkunalpai]

This is their best song

[@Isabel14205]

Amazing ❤