Coldplay Will Premier New Album “Ghost Stories” On NBC Special

Coldplay will present songs from its upcoming sixth album, “Ghost Stories,” in an hour-long television special titled: “Coldplay: Ghost Stories,” that will focus on the multi-Grammy Award-winning band’s latest album, to be released worldwide May 19.

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The primetime special – conceived by Coldplay, Paul Normandale and Misty Buckley – will blend live-performance footage with cinematic film. Atmospheric projection will deliver awe-inspiring 360-degree imagery — around, above and below the band — while being woven into the overall filmed narrative. The cutting-edge show is an immersive blend of light and video, dramatic staging and an intimate world-premiere performance.

In addition to the new single “Magic” from “Ghost Stories,” the setlist for will also include worldwide hits such as “Viva La Vida,” “Paradise” and “Clocks.”

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You can catch the hour-long show Sunday, May 18 (7 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.