Which producer worked with Coldplay on their album Viva la Vida?

Brian Eno worked with Coldplay as a producer on Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Released in 2008, the album was Coldplay’s fourth studio record and represented a deliberate move toward a more adventurous, less conventional sound.

Eno, known for his work with artists such as David Bowie, U2, and Talking Heads, helped Coldplay rethink its arrangements and recording methods. He was credited with production and sonic landscapes, while Markus Dravs and Rik Simpson also received production credits. Jon Hopkins contributed additional production and programming to parts of the project.

The album was recorded in several locations, including London, Barcelona, and New York. Eno encouraged the band to vary Chris Martin’s vocal approach and helped shape the album’s layered atmosphere. A common confusion is Ken Nelson, who produced earlier Coldplay albums including Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head; he was not the producer associated with Viva la Vida.