Music video by David Garrett performing Viva La Vida. (C) 2012 Decca, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited. YouTube·DavidGarrettVEVO Viva La Vida
David Garrett ’s cover of is a signature track from his 2012 album Music , blending pop-rock energy with symphonic violin arrangements. Originally written by Coldplay , Garrett’s version reinterprets the anthem through multi-layered violin tracks to simulate a full orchestral sound. Musical Composition & Production david_garrett_viva_la_vida
It was a standout single from his album Music , which was released in October 2012. Music Video & Visuals Music video by David Garrett performing Viva La Vida
The video utilizes motion graphics and visual effects created in After Effects to complement Garrett’s performance. Performance History David Garrett - Viva La Vida Performance History David Garrett - Viva La Vida
Garrett builds the song using a pedal board to layer violin upon violin for the first 80 seconds before bringing in a full orchestra for the second verse.
The track was produced by David Garrett and Franck van der Heijden , his longtime collaborator.