The band Coldplay has released a new video for their single, Magic.
The new video is shot by Jonas Akerlund, according to MTV. The video is black and white, and there are title sequences like silent film. The video takes place in a circus-like set. Martin plays a magician and levitates in the video. Ziyi Zhang who was in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is also in the video, according to The Guardian.
Magic is the first single from the band’s sixth studio album, Ghost Stories. Fans already were listening to Midnight that released at the end of February. Coldplay’s previous albums include Mylo Xyloto, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, and A Rush of Blood to the Head. The new record, Ghost Stories, will be released on May 19. It was produced by Paul Epworth of Adele fame.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin honor Peter Gabriel at an induction ceremony on Thursday as they celebrate Gabriel’s entrance to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Below is the clip for “Magic”: