Studio Album · No. 9
Music of the Spheres Songwriting Credits by Coldplay
Produced by Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Bill Rahko, Rik Simpson, Dan Green, Federico Vindver, Angel Lopez, Jon Hopkins, Jacob Collier, We Are King, Metro Boomin, Bart Schoudel, Paris Strother · Engineered by Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Michael Ilbert, Randy Merrill
Parlophone / Atlantic
PopPop RockSynth-PopSpace RockAmbient
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Coldplay carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Coldplay
0 tracksoutside writers
Coldplay's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
25
Lyricists
13
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released
Awards & Recognition 3
Album of the Year (2023, Nominated)
Best Pop Vocal Album (2023, Nominated)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (My Universe) (2023, Nominated)
Data Insight
As with their other records, Coldplay credit every song on Music of the Spheres collectively to Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. The album marked a major shift toward pop, driven by Max Martin's production alongside Oscar Holter and Federico Vindver, with returning collaborators Bill Rahko, Rik Simpson and Dan Green. Its highest-profile collaborations are 'My Universe' with BTS, which the two acts co-wrote, and 'Let Somebody Go' featuring Selena Gomez, while Jacob Collier and We Are King also contributed.
Music of the Spheres, released October 15, 2021, is Coldplay's ninth studio album, produced by Max Martin with a team including Bill Rahko, Oscar Holter, Rik Simpson, and Dan Green. It is a pop-forward, harmony-drenched record featuring several high-profile guest appearances including BTS on 'My Universe,' which reached number one in the US, and Selena Gomez on 'Let Somebody Go.' The album is built around an elaborate concept of a music-loving galaxy and uses emoji in place of titles for five tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Music of the Spheres
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinRik SimpsonDan GreenFederico VindverBill Rahko | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinRik SimpsonDan GreenFederico VindverBill Rahko | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan GreenFederico Vindver | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals) |
| 2 |
Higher Power
#12
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinFederico VindverDenise Carite | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinFederico VindverDenise Carite | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan Green | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Apple Martin (Intro Countdown Vocals)Denise Carite (Vocals)Dorian Holley (Vocals)For Love Choir (Vocals)Neka Hamilton (Vocals)Stevie Mackey (Vocals)Max Martin (Backing Vocals, Keyboards)Bill Rahko (Additional Vocals)Federico Vindver (Keyboards)Oscar Holter (Guitar, Keyboards) |
| 3 |
Humankind
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinFederico VindverDan GreenJon HopkinsOscar HolterStephen Fry | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinFederico VindverDan GreenJon HopkinsOscar HolterStephen Fry | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoDan GreenFederico VindverJon Hopkins | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Moses Martin (Chorus Vocals)Stephen Fry (Countdown Vocals)Denise Carite (Vocals)Dorian Holley (Vocals)For Love Choir (Vocals)Neka Hamilton (Vocals)Stevie Mackey (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Alien Choir
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJon Hopkins | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJon Hopkins | Max MartinBill RahkoJon Hopkins | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals) |
| 5 |
Let Somebody Go
#24
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinApple MartinLivvi FrancOscar HolterBill RahkoMetro Boomin | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinApple MartinOlivia WaitheOscar HolterBill RahkoLeland Wayne | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan GreenJon HopkinsMetro BoominBart Schoudel | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Selena Gomez (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Human Heart
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJacob CollierParis StrotherAmber Strother | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJacob CollierParis StrotherAmber Strother | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoJacob CollierWe Are KingParis Strother | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)We Are King (Featured Vocals)Amber Strother (Vocals)Jacob Collier (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
People of the Pride
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinBill RahkoDerek Dixie | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinBill RahkoDerek DixieSamuel FalsonJesse Rogg | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan Green | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Derek Dixie (Brass, Keyboards)Vilma Colling (Additional Vocals) |
| 8 |
Biutyful
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinOscar HolterDavide Rossi | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinOscar HolterDavide Rossi | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan GreenAngel LopezFederico Vindver | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Davide Rossi (Strings) |
| 9 |
Music of the Spheres II
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax Martin | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax Martin | Max MartinBill Rahko | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Apple Martin (Vocals)Ava Champion (Vocals)Bea Berryman (Vocals)Doris Sandberg (Vocals)Juno Champion (Vocals)Nico Berryman (Vocals)Richard Axnick (Vocals)Violet Buckland (Vocals) |
| 10 |
My Universe
#1
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoSugaJ-HopeRM | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoSugaJ-HopeRM | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan Green | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Jin (Featured Vocals)Suga (Featured Vocals)J-Hope (Featured Vocals)RM (Featured Vocals)Jimin (Featured Vocals)V (Featured Vocals)Jungkook (Featured Vocals)Max Martin (Backing Vocals, Keyboards)Amber Strother (Additional Vocals)Jacob Collier (Additional Vocals)Tate McDowell (Additional Vocals)Bill Rahko (Additional Vocals, Keyboards, Theremin)Oscar Holter (Guitar, Keyboards)Dan Green (Keyboards) |
| 11 |
Infinity Sign
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJon Hopkins | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinJon Hopkins | Max MartinOscar HolterBill RahkoRik SimpsonDan GreenJon Hopkins | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals) |
| 12 |
Coloratura
|
Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinParis StrotherJohn MetcalfeDavide Rossi | Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionMax MartinParis StrotherJohn MetcalfeDavide Rossi | Max MartinOscar HolterBill Rahko | Chris Martin (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards)Jonny Buckland (Guitar, Keyboards)Guy Berryman (Bass, Keyboards)Will Champion (Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals)Davide Rossi (Strings)John Metcalfe (Strings)Paris Strother (Synthesizer)Jon Hopkins (Keyboards)Rik Simpson (Additional Vocals, Additional Keyboards)Max Martin (Backing Vocals, Keyboards)Oscar Holter (Guitar, Keyboards)Bill Rahko (Keyboards, Theremin) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 51 contributors
MM
Max Martin
Writer · Producer · Vocals
CM
Chris Martin
Writer · Vocals
GB
Guy Berryman
Writer · Bass
JB
Jonny Buckland
Writer · Guitar
WC
Will Champion
Writer · Vocals
BR
Bill Rahko
Writer · Producer · Vocals
OH
Oscar Holter
Writer · Producer · Guitar
JH
Jon Hopkins
Writer · Producer · Keyboards
FV
Federico Vindver
Writer · Producer · Keyboards
DG
Dan Green
Writer · Producer · Keyboards
PS
Paris Strother
Writer · Producer · Synthesizer
DR
Davide Rossi
Writer · Strings
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Frequently Asked Questions Music of the Spheres
Who wrote the songs on Coldplay's Music of the Spheres?
Who produced Music of the Spheres?
Swedish producer Max Martin led production on Music of the Spheres, a notable departure that pushed the band toward pop. He worked alongside Oscar Holter, Federico Vindver and returning Coldplay collaborators Bill Rahko, Rik Simpson and Dan Green. Serban Ghenea mixed the record and Randy Merrill mastered it.
Did My Universe by Coldplay reach number one?
'My Universe,' Coldplay's collaboration with BTS, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2021. It also reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. The debut made Coldplay the first British group to enter the Hot 100 at number one.
Which artists are featured on Music of the Spheres?
BTS feature on 'My Universe' and Selena Gomez features on 'Let Somebody Go.' Jacob Collier and the group We Are King also contributed to the album.
How long is Music of the Spheres by Coldplay?
Music of the Spheres runs approximately 41 minutes across 12 tracks. It is one of Coldplay's more compact studio albums. The record was released on October 15, 2021 through Parlophone and Atlantic Records.
What was the lead single from Music of the Spheres?
'Higher Power' was the lead single, released on May 7, 2021. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. 'My Universe' and 'Let Somebody Go' followed as later singles.
Sources
Wikipedia: Music of the Spheres (Coldplay album)
Wikipedia: My Universe (song)
MusicBrainz release group
Cover Art Archive front cover
Discogs: Music of the Spheres (master)
Discogs: Music of the Spheres (EU LP, Parlophone 0190296666964)
Discogs: Music of the Spheres (EU CD, Parlophone 0190296666988)
MusicBrainz: Music of the Spheres (CD release)
Cover Art Archive: Music of the Spheres by Coldplay