Speed of Sound (song)

"Speed of Sound" is the first single off British alternative rock band Coldplay's third studio album X&Y. The song was released on 19 April 2005. The song is build around a piano riff which later builds a synthesiser-heavy chorus. It was named Song of the Year by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). 

The song was nominated for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals at the 2006 Grammy Awards.

Composition
"Speed of Sound" is written in the key of A Mixolydian.

References

Other websites
"Speed of Sound" on YouTube

Category:2005 songs
Category:Coldplay songs