Jared Leto directed the music video for the song , which features several personalities joining the three members of Thirty Seconds to Mars in sharing their visions about Los Angeles . The video was favorably reviewed by critics , who complimented the simplicity and cohesion with the song 's message . It received the Loudwire Music Award for Best Rock Video and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards . Thirty Seconds to Mars performed a piano rendition of the song at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards . " City of Angels " was included in the setlist of the band 's Love , Lust , Faith and Dreams Tour and subsequent Carnivores Tour
2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards
2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards
City of Angels (song)