You know Rick, part of what makes this series so great is your honest and genuine enthusiasm; no pretensions, just a love for music...great song with a great teacher, keeps me coming back. Thanks!
@spiderbabybill6 жыл бұрын
This. I always liked "Rosanna" as I song I knew on the radio but I never really took the time to listen to it. After watching that video, I kept finding that damn horn section riff stuck in my head in quiet moments! Appreciation is infectious.
@paulmyers50175 жыл бұрын
You mean the song Rosana by Toto ?
@montelorne5 жыл бұрын
funkinflugen Well put.
@deldia4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. He just likes good choons and that’s it.
@awookieandagerman6 жыл бұрын
This video is kryptonite to Coldplay haters.
@RickBeato6 жыл бұрын
Good! Haha!!
@RFC35145 жыл бұрын
I suspect most "Coldplay haters" are people who actually loved their first two (and a half) albums and saw what they turned into after that.
@ProximaCentauri885 жыл бұрын
I hate the NEW Coldplay. Do you have problem with that?
@franckbizouard33575 жыл бұрын
I love Coldplay till Viva la Vida! Great albums, great rock pop music.... all the following is crap.
@bnjmnwst5 жыл бұрын
I like all Coldplay, but I prefer later Coldplay, although Clocks and Fix You are their #1 and #2 songs.
@shawarmageddonit3 жыл бұрын
I'm a die-hard metalhead, and I love Coldplay. Good music is good music, no matter what genre.
@jack-uv6mt Жыл бұрын
says the metalhead
@YourGuyWedge Жыл бұрын
@@jack-uv6mtdont hate fam man is showing some love
@rajput36000 Жыл бұрын
@@jack-uv6mt i only see you hating
@jack-uv6mt Жыл бұрын
@@YourGuyWedge you misunderstood me. i meant he's a metalhead and likes al music genres, therefore he just likes all music, not just metal.. im not hating him. i just hate you.
@YourGuyWedge Жыл бұрын
@@jack-uv6mt Huh?... whatever guy your being strange
@Big3DREAMER4 жыл бұрын
You don't have to agree, Coldplay are one of the best bands in history. Their cultural impact is up there with the greatest in history. And the way that they preach positivity and love in their lyrics combined with the bands overall musicianship is uncanny and transcending. So blessed to be able to listen to them
@mcbill73523 жыл бұрын
How is coldplay's cultural impact on the level of the Beatles may I ask
@samratjpatil3 жыл бұрын
I feel they're probably the only band that are equally appreciated by the snobs and pop fans alike. They've been relevant for more than 20 years now, not an easy feat. Their modern songs are still modern in the 'smooth' signature style, I think very tough to achieve. Genius in their own right.
@Daniel-xt4uv3 жыл бұрын
@@mcbill7352 wtf u asking? they don’t have to be in the same spot, but coldplay do have a great impact in the music scenario
@neelparekh34483 жыл бұрын
A Rush of Blood to the Head is easily one of the best albums out there
@sandylee60252 жыл бұрын
I concur.
@jamesd76786 жыл бұрын
Coldplay was legitimately competent back in the day. So many people refuse to accept it and I don't know why.
@leob44036 жыл бұрын
James Dunham because it's become a "cool meme" to hate on them, it means you're "edgy" and "hip"
@SplinteredX5 жыл бұрын
viva la vida and all there albums before are bangers
@donut_lyfe5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. It is cool to hate on bands that are successful... Such horseshit. Coldplay is a phenomenal band to this day.
@brooksfiser79685 жыл бұрын
Haha, I can't decide if "legitimately competent" is a backhanded compliment, or a complimentary insult....
@dannyh59375 жыл бұрын
James, I agree with you 100%. The first album was outstanding. You can't ask much more of a band, Parachutes, gives you everything. You learn how broad Coldplay's musical ability goes. Then, "A Rush of Blood to the Head," comes out and I was personally blown away. The band comes out swinging with Politik and the album keeps on getting better. Granted they have the ultra pop song, In My Place, which scared me because they ultimately went down the pop road but still...2 amazing albums that need respect.
@USMCLP4 жыл бұрын
Guy Berryman is an underrated bassist. So much great work during the band’s history without ever having to show off.
@We_Are_Stardust_3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@ateam1054 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. He reminds me of Adam Clayton of U2. Very overlooked, but so in the pocket and a solid contributor to the overall construction and greatness of their music.
@chandamusonda4624 Жыл бұрын
No idea why people argue about this, it's so so true. It has become so cool to hate on coldplay it's actually shocking.
@metaldisector67015 жыл бұрын
This song perfectly illustrates the importance of the bass. The chords and rhythms are simple but the emotion changes as the bass moves. The bass makes this song.
@weekendthreat55764 жыл бұрын
Until I started playing bass covers of their songs I really thought nothing of Guy Berryman as a bassist. Speed of Sound really caught me by surprise with how perfect it is for the song. It's easy to point out the great bass soloists but Guy absolutely nails how to bring the band to life while letting the others own the spotlight
@defoperator79933 жыл бұрын
Vocals
@Earthshaker5133 жыл бұрын
As a bass player myself, this is one of favorites to play.
@stevenL4U5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been telling everyone for years that this is a perfectly written song and everyone always gives me an eye roll because “ew it’s Coldplay.” But honestly, ppl are missing out on what is a masterpiece of music.
@cherrysunburst8285 жыл бұрын
A Rush Of Blood To the Head is a legit 10/10 album but so many people get blinded by their hate for Coldplay. Clocks is a perfect song indeed, as are The Scientist, Amsterdam, In My Place etc
@stevenL4U5 жыл бұрын
CherrySunburst I agree 1000%
@xidena1665 жыл бұрын
Coldplay’s B-Sides, EPS, and Singles are truly underrated; Wedding Bells, Ladder to the Sun, and even Hypnotized are just amazing
@avSNyne4 жыл бұрын
Wait? Ppl really hate coldplay?....Wth?
@drpilatus4 жыл бұрын
@@xidena166 also careful where you stand, Crest of waves..
@PsytranceGOUGAS6 жыл бұрын
Totally boss song. Chris knows exactly the notes to sing especially that falsetto on the 9th is a goosebumps choice.
@JC-bl9bo4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the hate for this band, excellent musicians.
@patricklauer44524 жыл бұрын
Yes man I agree
@mitchellweiner49904 жыл бұрын
Because too much of their music sounds so similar. Bruce Springsteen had the same result for years post-9/11. So much of his music had the same theme that he became boring. Luckily,he redeemed himself with his last two records. Hopefully,Coldplay can do the same because you’re right. These guys are legitimately talented!
@USMCLP4 жыл бұрын
@Mitchell Weiner Every single album they make sounds completely different from the one before. Their musical palette has been literally all over the place their entire career.
@tdoggo76144 жыл бұрын
A lot of grunge and post grunge fans loved their earlier albums but they got away from a more rock sound to what I would classify as pop.
@wolfgangkiernan14974 жыл бұрын
@@mitchellweiner4990 Tom Morello redeemed him. Tom Morello made me a fan, that and Clemons Parker-Esque sax playing in a rock band.
@MickPosch5 жыл бұрын
Another very cool thing about this song is how you have that "Home...home..." thing near the end that seems to be a completely new element introduced out of nowhere...but after you've heard the song a few times you realize that the bass line has been prefiguring it all along...there are times when the bass plays that exact melody.
@donna258716 жыл бұрын
13:41 the bass line here becomes the melody at the end of the song. Really, really clever
@stevelauer79525 жыл бұрын
Donna Cianciosi I was hoping he would call this out in the video
@greensakana26735 жыл бұрын
Me too! Brilliant video still.
@jakes16775 жыл бұрын
I always play air bass when this part plays in the car
@chaselittle26014 жыл бұрын
The bass is playing the counter melody.
@TheKennyboy923 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that bassline
@fuckyougeorgebush6 жыл бұрын
These comments make me want to remind everyone that if certain music makes you happy, listen to it. If it doesn't, change the song. Attaching your ego to sounds coming out of a speaker is a waste of energy.
@wizardsweb64536 жыл бұрын
I Own Me - You Own You Wise words
@soulscanner666 жыл бұрын
wack Sorry. If you think this song is uninteresting, you're just not listening and simply living in an echo chamber of edgelords.
@elliotthedissident60776 жыл бұрын
+wackydelly84 So well put. I have to copy and paste this elsewhere, with all due credit of course.
@EvanSchatz6 жыл бұрын
Err, I don't like this song much at all but it's still interesting to hear it deconstructed. This "us music pros are above bands like Coldplay" stuff is pretty funny in context of what channel you're on
@declassified16 жыл бұрын
@wackydelly84 SPOT ON , fucking aweful music but the dipshits love it... bland & safe lol .
@tiscover6 жыл бұрын
Wow - someone saying something nice about Coldplay. That's nice for a change ;)
@russellward46246 жыл бұрын
tiscover I’ll fix that. He’s a plagiarizer
@jasonfanclub42676 жыл бұрын
this song, too?
@cwancyk6 жыл бұрын
why?, Coldplay is fucking amazing
@russellward46246 жыл бұрын
Jason Fan Club no not this song but he’s don’t it a couple times I think.
@athmaid6 жыл бұрын
Russell ward source or it didn't happen
@TheFirstJedi5 жыл бұрын
Coldplay are an incredible band. I love their work, new and old - despite the hate they receive from the edgelords. Really love your breakdown! I'd love to hear your breakdown of "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour.
@ismaenciso3015 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
@jaimechavez-tb4nb4 жыл бұрын
I agree coldplay forever
@BradleyOsborneOfficial4 жыл бұрын
TheFirstJedi edgelords haha, are they fans of Edge?
@midnight6874 жыл бұрын
ikr!! fuck them. Coldplay made great stuff even in recent works
@RB747domme4 жыл бұрын
TheFirstJedi what do you think of Cemeteries? Or China? I would love to hear the stems of both of those.
@willcarter87354 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite little details in this song is how the vocal melody at the end ("home, home, where I wanted to go") is foreshadowed by the bass several times earlier in the song, like in the part he talks about at 13:34
@261Pro6 жыл бұрын
Good lord .. this song is Angelic.. How in the world does this creative process come to such a perfect place.. I wish I was a fly on the wall observing the whole creative process and fruition of this masterpiece..
@_idean4 жыл бұрын
And to think that this was from 2002...
@vhhawk4 жыл бұрын
Agree. From a writer and teacher. How much inspiration? How much perspiration? How much production? End result, heavenly.
@ArsalbinFaisal4 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to be a fly for you to observe the coldplay creative process😂
@humanversion31633 жыл бұрын
I love how the trolls are always in the sub comments 😂👆
@carterjeremy892 жыл бұрын
Yep, 15 minutes was all it took... Chris Martin can't read music, and was just playing anything on the piano, before the famous riff just came out of nowhere. At first, Will Champion (drummer) didn't like it. But Johnny wanted him to keep going. Moments later, Chris started singing melodies and once he did the 'you are' for the chorus, Will was 100% on board
@charliewickham62946 жыл бұрын
This song is definitely a stroke of genius. There’s nothing else quite like it
@ThierryRocksTV5 жыл бұрын
Coldplay's first three albums were incredible
@ThierryRocksTV5 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin Davis Viva La Vida is ok I guess
@user-qf4zs6qj4c4 жыл бұрын
Oldplay for the win.
@avuhhh4 жыл бұрын
Marcos Bueno Murillo exactly! for some reason I feel like fans were turned away from their music with mylo xyloto, but ghost stories has more parachutes vibes than a rush of blood to the head does imo. and it seems like everyday life will be headed in that direction as well! really hope that more of the older fans will give it a chance.
@patricklauer44524 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin Davis fuck yeah
@JCB163284 жыл бұрын
@Marcos Bueno Murillo As a die hard fan from Parachutes onward, my favourite record of them, ever, is ''Midnight'' which was released on Ghost Stories.
@aswift92725 жыл бұрын
This popped up in my recommended and I'm glad it did. That was a fantastic music analysis But am I the only one here who likes both old and new Coldplay ?
@amiesherman95955 жыл бұрын
I'm with you!
@jamilmcclelland83045 жыл бұрын
I like new and old Coldplay
@ala02844 жыл бұрын
I love both. They’re really different but equally amazing
@pepa204 жыл бұрын
Wish i could do the same. But i'm an old school lover..
@sangteaalchhakchhuak19004 жыл бұрын
im with you
@Kurt19696 жыл бұрын
Not a huge fan of Coldplay but always thought this song was so hauntingly beautiful. It always takes me to a fantastic and mysterious place like no other song. Will have to check this album out.
@Evli106 жыл бұрын
This is what made Coldplay my favorite band. I have never found their feeling anywhere else. I have found many other great feels of course, but this is something special to me. I really encourage you to give this and their other albums a chance!
@Kurt19696 жыл бұрын
Crazy. Yes, I'm listening to this album right now and it does continue to give me the feeling Clocks does. Perhaps not as strong, but it's there and I like it.
@Evli106 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@christopherecatalano6 жыл бұрын
It is a really good album, and pretty dark and unusual harmonically.
@GehennaNL6 жыл бұрын
Maybe also try 'Don't Panic' from Parachutes.
@witzerdog6 жыл бұрын
This chord progression is what I call a sonic onamonapia. It sounds like the subject - a clock. It is a circular sound and progression and then starts over. Even the lyrics feel like they're starting down, then up, and then over the top. Like a clock. (four chords high, to low, lower, up again, repeat... 4 quarters. 4 fifteen minute sweeps in a clock) That is really what makes this song beautiful.
@witzerdog6 жыл бұрын
This is really what makes this song great. It feels like the subject. It runs, it grabs you, and it give you the feeling of time passing in circular motion that can't be stopped.
@junatan256 жыл бұрын
I love the internet!
@osopapi6 жыл бұрын
Interesting observation.
@yourfamilydocter4 жыл бұрын
I literally starting playing drums because of Clocks. It was 2008, I was in fourth grade and wanted to start a band with my best friend so we could play in next years talent show. The song: clocks. 12 years later I would say music has been the single greatest gift in my life
@ieuanphillips49633 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a Radiohead fan who likes coldplay
@themtbpoet88863 жыл бұрын
@@ieuanphillips4963 I am a Radiohead fan who loves Coldplay
@jqreal01723 жыл бұрын
@@themtbpoet8886 same
@liranMashina5 жыл бұрын
My favorite band ever.each coldplay album is amazing, but rush of blood and x&y are my favorites.
@angelagracefoster68263 жыл бұрын
X&y was phenomenal
@D4rkdestroyer7 ай бұрын
There is not a single bad song on X&Y. Phenomenal.
@kitchenasmr68766 жыл бұрын
Part of me likes these videos because I like Rick's analysis of the music. Part of me just likes to see Rick enjoying the music he's analysing.
@reneperez21264 жыл бұрын
my thoughts¡¡
@lightofhopepr5 жыл бұрын
The bass line sometimes plays the main Melody of the outro where it says: Home, home where I wanted to go"! It makes it amazing and what I love about the bass in this song
@pmenzel864 жыл бұрын
I feel like you looked so closely at all the details that you missed how the timing creates a feeling. Obviously it's all in common time, but the way the drums/keys break a 4+4 rhythm into a 3+3+2 just makes it pulse and sway, and gives the whole song an almost hypnotic effect
@garydraper33103 жыл бұрын
pmenzel86 exactly. It’s the restless drum riff.
@zynthio5 жыл бұрын
I never thought about it the way you said it, but Will and Guy really are like a clock in this song. The clockwork of the bass and drums, with the dreamy atmosphere of vocals, piano, pads, and guitar over them, makes for a magical dynamic. Coldplay are severely underrated, and they've always been my favorite band of all time
@JasonM966 жыл бұрын
Besides Nickleback, Coldplay is the band people seem to love to hate on most. Some of the criticism is justifiable, but their first two records in particular are terrific, IMO. Their more recent albums point toward aspiring to current pop trends, which is fine, I suppose, just not my cup of tea.
@RickBeato6 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@Sylvestror6 жыл бұрын
I've recently discovered that people hate on Muse too.
@movimentodoscacos6 жыл бұрын
Sylvestror It's mostly Radiohead fans who say Muse rips them off even though they sound totally different. I like Radiohead much more than Muse but the hate towards Muse is really nonsensical. I really like Muse's early records. Their last ones suck tho. IMO of course.
@n8can2chitown246 жыл бұрын
X&y is great too
@fordrac1ng816 жыл бұрын
Radiohead for soccer moms
@chatochafa1305 жыл бұрын
2:35 that’s crazy that Muse inspired this. When I first heard Muse Starlight, I pictured it being inspired by Coldplay’s Clocks.
@dalianmoya5 жыл бұрын
Matt bellamy has helped write a few coldplay songs, like Politik.
@deldia4 жыл бұрын
They both grew up about 20 min drive apart in Devon.
@MarcWijesuriya4 жыл бұрын
Also Chris said that he always tried to get the organ in fix you to sound like the one in Megalomania. I'm glad it didn't, the two are completely different songs
@lawrencesimmons50934 жыл бұрын
not surprised but still stands proud in its own right. Muse's Starlight and Mercy are on a similar level
@trj8204 жыл бұрын
The riff is actually ripped directly from Muse's "Hyper Music". Matt plays it over the 2nd pre-chorus.
@mikechivy5 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs I've ever heard. The instrumentals bring me to another place.
@samuelkarel63984 жыл бұрын
I think Coldplay is “back” with Everyday Life. Fantastic album.
@tdoggo76144 жыл бұрын
I hope so. I tuned them out several years ago.
@mohamedhannoura14454 жыл бұрын
Agreee!
@LyricalDJ3 жыл бұрын
I think it's sort of amusing. Some people disliked Coldplay from the beginning. Some only liked Yellow. And these people have always been quite vocal. Not that disliking music is bad, of course. Taste and all that.
@Daneiladams5553 жыл бұрын
Horrible song
@nightski3803 жыл бұрын
I like all of their music in different ways.
@slorr556 жыл бұрын
That pad sound playing the main chords throughout the whole songs really fucks me up, i tried playing this song with my highschool band and the song sounds so empty without it, such an amazing song
@enthusia4924 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see him respond to the song Death and All His Friends. Easily my favorite Coldplay song. And one of my favorites to play on piano.
@nyejones23683 жыл бұрын
this is so interesting breaking this down- I was born beginning of 2003 and with this album having been released just a few months before, it was just on repeat in the car, and one of my first memories was listening to this exact song on a sunny day with the windows down; must’ve been about 6 months old at the time. And still to this day having just turned 18 it’s still my favourite album :)
@flamingopower26372 жыл бұрын
Yo I was born in beginning of 2003 too January 5th
@baconlatte4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Coldplay never sold out. They just got popular. They are brilliant songwriters and have their own unique sound. There is no pretense. Chris Martin's voice is one of the best ever and comes across as genuine and true and from the heart. The haters are herd following d-bags.
@TaffmanGuyo6 жыл бұрын
A wonderful examination Rick, thank you. I don't mind people disagreeing with you but I wish they would give solid musical reasons, otherwise they sound like people who don't like bands just because they are successful. I may not always love the song you've chosen but I respect the reasons you feel that it deserves the title "Great". Once again big thanks from the UK, I don't know how you find the time & energy, but I' glad that you do.
@Lorenzo_Strozzi6 жыл бұрын
his work is precious indeed!
@bwgti6 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect comment to this series. Thank you Taffman. And of course thank you Rick!
@erlineandrews6 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to me how many people online seem to dump on bands just because they're big. Even Arcade Fire seems to be getting some backlash I guess because they've gotten really big.
@spiderbabybill6 жыл бұрын
In fairness, some people just don't like Coldplay. I like plenty of "big" bands but I just can't handle the dun-dun-dun-dun lack of dynamics and Chris Martin's vocals or lyrics.
@piotrolejak72646 жыл бұрын
Well said! I gave a thumb up - if i could, i would give 2 or 3 or more... cheers!
@kuromyou4975 жыл бұрын
The lyrics are "shoot an apple off my head???" Whoops. Been singing it "A shoe that I pulled off my head" this whole time. :/
@tomam2583 жыл бұрын
ahahahahahahah
@modgrip8053 жыл бұрын
"Shouldn't I pull off my head" over here 🤷♂️
@angelagracefoster68263 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was “shoot and I pulled off my head”
@hallamhal6 жыл бұрын
Id like to point out the high bass part is foreshadowing the vocals at the end "home... where I wanted to go "
@angelagracefoster68263 жыл бұрын
Perfection
@robertkleeman7725Ай бұрын
This helped me understand on a deeper level why I love this song so much. What a masterpiece.
@Mala23356 жыл бұрын
Its weird to see all these negative comments about you choosing Coldplay. I wonder if people even know why they dont like them, or they're just swept up in the anti coldplay meme sort of like the hate that Nickelback gets. If Radiohead released this song people would be in the comments singing their praises. Even if you dont like the song then just take note about the parts you dislike so you can avoid them in your projects. The worst thing that could happen is you learn something! Be open minded!
@Evli106 жыл бұрын
Word.
@ohwhen77756 жыл бұрын
When Parachutes is the first Coldplay album you've heard, then you'll understand. Nothing they did after sounds anything like Parachutes for the most part. I remember liking God Put A Smile On Your Face quite a bit, that's a great track, but Chris Martin is responsible for some really annoying vocal lines that got repetitive and were found out for trying to be deliberately catchy... Sorry not for me. Like Reach here said in reply to someone else, Parachutes is really unique and it's disappointing for me to think that most fans of the band mightn't even own or have properly listened to it.
@Evli106 жыл бұрын
Parachutes is a gem. Some of my current ideas are influenced by that type of feel... Love it.
@mrihavenoname15126 жыл бұрын
Owen when you state things like nothing sounds anything like parachutes you have no basis for an argument. The whole point of music is to learn and evolve not stick to the same formula until its bled to death. Yes parachutes is a good album, however it doesn't mean rush of blood to the head, X&Y, viva la vida, etc don't have their individual charms just because they're not parachutes. If you go around comparing one album to the other then you completely miss the point of music, and outright ruin your own enjoyment of the work the artist does.
@travvistodd60165 жыл бұрын
It's fashionable. That's all.
@christhevalentine5 жыл бұрын
I think Viva La Vida was still their best record, by far! Songwriting, arrangements, instrumentation... Just genius!
@gavinpicard30035 жыл бұрын
The lyrical content is amazing as well. There are many allusions to God throughout the album.
@lunar-tick43105 жыл бұрын
Problem is, it wasn’t their song
@gavinpicard30035 жыл бұрын
Lunar- Tick Viva La Vida is an album, not just a single song. And besides, all that’s similar is the riff. There’s so much more to a song than a riff
@imaginativeIdeations5 жыл бұрын
Yeah Viva is definitely brilliant lyrically, but personally I think Parachutes is Coldplay’s best album though. Just because I think it’s the most consistent with how it flows (not that Coldplay’s other albums aren’t) but I think Johnny’s guitar work is just the best on Parachutes. But honestly though, all Coldplay’s albums are all great in their own nuancing way, I just know that Parachutes is the most nostalgically melancholy for me.
@brendanfarlow76095 жыл бұрын
Chris Valentine viva la vida might most popular but parachutes is best
@jdmagpie5 жыл бұрын
Gotta be one of the best crafted songs ever. Thanks for breaking it down. I've listened to it for years and and it's like hearing it new all over again.
@KatrinaRegina Жыл бұрын
Amsterdam is my favorite Coldplay song. Nice to hear it recognized a little.
@3ggshe11s6 жыл бұрын
Amazing album. I'd love to hear you break down "Politik" someday.
@jpwill755 жыл бұрын
There is a beauty in simplicity, a beauty and classic elegance.
@Kenob64 жыл бұрын
I am not a musician but I enjoyed that video so much! Clocks is my favorite song ever and A Rush of Blood to the Head is my favorite album from Coldplay. I wasn't able to understand most of the musical technicalities in the video but I for sure was able to hear them and appreciate them. Now I love my favorite song even more and I get to thank you for it. Thank you Rick!
@le_brian5 жыл бұрын
This series has been the most insightful instruction on songwriting I’ve ever had, really cool
@maverick.gaurav5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I did not even know this kind of content was present on KZfaq.
@sergiosaunier3 жыл бұрын
Rick Beato's channel is an youtube treasure!
@garythomas44314 жыл бұрын
Being a musician, this song really caught my attention. The piano intro grabs you and won't let go. The orchestration of the other instruments is perfect. The synth pad is hauntingly beautiful. The vocal so sad. Great job Rick.
@moina.uraizee17254 жыл бұрын
First of all: Hats off Mr. Beato for consistently doing such amazing insightful music education videos - your musical talents are only superceded by your generosity and ability to teach-share your knowledge and ideas. A BIG thank you! May I PLEASE know how do you manage to get separate tracks of the instruments and vocals that make the mastered final track? Do you have access to the multi-track recordings (which I'm sure all these illustrious musicians would readily share with you)? Or Do you have digital audio equipment that allows you to do the wizardry (in which case please make a separate video on how it is done using your equipment, software, and skills)? Thank you for your wonderful sharing and wishing you the best! 🙏 Edit: I must also add your love for music and enthusiasm is infectious 😊
@politicachata11643 жыл бұрын
One answer I can surely give you, guys: There's no such software for separating tracks, not at all, nope. So, he's surely got access to the tracks. But I don't know how he did put his hands on it.
@M4TCH3SM4L0N33 жыл бұрын
@@politicachata1164 others have pointed out, but he has a lot of production in his history and a lot of friends still working in it. I think he has even addressed this indirectly before, but essentially he has access to the studio copies for many great recordings.
@cesar_m.p. Жыл бұрын
There are several software to do this, but not at all at this extent. There's Izotope's RX to start with. There are a few free options too. Lately there's a website that generate this track separation as a paid service. But none of that will return you the individual stems at this quality.
@jameswehner91755 жыл бұрын
Saw Coldplay live in 2016 and it was awesome.
@theelusive96256 жыл бұрын
This album is pure genius. I love EVERY song off this album. Unfortunately they never topped it but X&Y did come damn close.
@nickhaldin86745 жыл бұрын
TheElusive I LOVE X and Y, yet that album got slammed by critics. I have no idea why
@irenegriffiths2425 жыл бұрын
Parachutes is my favourite,🎸🎸🌹❤️🎤🎤🇬🇧🐝🐝🐝🐝
@christianhildalgo5 жыл бұрын
@@nickhaldin8674 they said it was too similar to AROBTTH. But for me, it was the greatest essence of AROBTTH but with double the "Coldplayness". Just the best album they've made and the one that represents Coldplay the best imo.
@nickhaldin86745 жыл бұрын
MaestroCygni absogoddanglutely. I feel the exact same 👍🏼👍🏼
@amemeaddict5 жыл бұрын
To be honest, only a handful of songs from the album are close to being good, and X&Y is nowhere near close. If you want to complain about Coldplay changing their style, complain about X&Y. X&Y is Coldplay following AROBTTH formula but adding synths and long guitar solos, yet somehow it sounds so different. I think it's just delusional to think Viva la Vida isn't better than AROBTTH, considering the album is mostly literally everything in this video plus violins, bells and acoustic guitars.
@ScottDaviesMusic6 жыл бұрын
Love this song. The songwriting takes you on a great journey. The synth pad, production, progression... all very enveloping. With hundreds of comments, though, who will actually read this? Anyway, I don't think you take requests, but a couple of songs I would also like to see in your "What Makes This Song Great" segment would be "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys and/or "Andvari" by Sigur Ros. I know Sigur Ros has more popular songs, but that ending... it is way too long, yet you don't want it to end. Back on topic, Coldplay has written some pretty cool stuff, imo. They have experimented with some great, unconventional progressions that always resolve and feel right. But they don't shy away from those satisfying, cinematic, feel good progressions either. Case in point, "Fix You". They big fan-fair ending has an amazing feel-good progression, that is twice as long as you expect it to be. Then they throw in that curve ball for one of the turnarounds. (The third?) Regardless, good job, Rick. Good job, Coldplay.
@anonymous-hk6ge5 жыл бұрын
Incredible analysis! Coldplay songs have this really cool dreamy feel and to see you go on depth and analyze it was awesome. Props to Coldplay!
@waterglas216 жыл бұрын
Coldplay is such an underrated band, specially their first albums are fantastic. Clocks reminds me of that post punk vibe Joy Division had.
@ismaenciso3015 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say their underrated but, I agree they are awesome.
@ftvideos76634 жыл бұрын
@@ismaenciso301 kinda the biggest band in the past 2 decades. They arent underratef
@chrisbirch41504 жыл бұрын
@@ftvideos7663 On KZfaq someone somewhere has to say the main subject of every single video is 'underrated'. Seem to be a peculiar phenomenon of youtube
@lytaquiroz15244 жыл бұрын
Kind of hard to say they are underrated, when they actually won the Record of the Year Grammy for this song... which if this video is any indication to the haters, the totally deserved it
@miked18694 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbirch4150 at least in this case it makes sense - a lot of people profess to hate Coldplay, so they _are_ an underrated band. However I agree that 'underrated' is a very popular word in KZfaq comments sections right now - and it's clear that a lot of people are using it without understanding what it means.
@quotientgalaxy4 жыл бұрын
I read that this Song almost didnt make on the record. It was the last one they added and they had to rush to finish it. So they created this masterpiece under pressure.
@zeefour5 жыл бұрын
10:17 This is actually more beautiful than the whole tune. Wow.
@Jess912964 жыл бұрын
zeefour I got chills when he threw the bass in right after ahhhh
@erix7776 жыл бұрын
"Every part that you add, ...just adds!" That pretty much says it all about this recording and I haven't heard many like that in a lifetime. This video is awesome!
@JeffIftekaruddin2 жыл бұрын
I just re-listened to Parachutes front to back. I have always been blown away by the magic they create together. I love the fact I never heard that guitar sound in the intro. I recently saw them live for the first time. In 34 years of going to live shows I have never such an auditory/visual spectacle that rendered me speechless.
@Geekman3335 жыл бұрын
One of the best aspects of these videos for me, I'm basically theory illiterate despite playing for over thirty years, is watching Rick enjoy the tunes. Fantastic stuff.
@KleyDeJong6 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this video. Pure gold. I've listened to this song and record a thousand times, yet I come away with a few nuggets that I've never really caught before. Thank you Rick!
@gregoryspicer15552 күн бұрын
I don't know what the he'll you're talking about but your passion explodes off the screen. I'm totally spellbound. It's like a music appreciation class on crack. Thank you for helping us see this beauty a little deeper than we would on our own.
@mookyyzed22165 жыл бұрын
I've LOVED this band from the very second I heard them. This was Parachutes. They were completely unknown at that time. They spoke to my sole. Thank you Beato for helping me see why that was.
@MartinJG1006 жыл бұрын
Great deconstruction, Rick. Although Chris Martin is the driving force you get some idea of the sum of the parts ensemble that is at work and this is where the band shines. I suspect they all have strong views but a good instinct for the sweet spot which is so important in the end result. Let's face it, Will Champion is not really your typical drummer. He's an intelligent musical all round guy who ended up learning to play the drums with his mates and it shows in his work. Dexterity and variety in his contributions on each song which is the sign of a thinking drummer. Agree with you re 'Rush of Blood'. Plenty of 'good bits' in later albums, 'Fly on' in Ghosts, for example, but they have somehow lost that 'gut feel' that defines young bands in their early days. Enjoy your examinations but I doubt I am alone with a 381K subscription and rising ...
@joseph-ow1hf6 жыл бұрын
Rick. these breakdowns are the single best thing the on the 'net. I know it's gotta be a ton of work but please keep 'em coming. I'm sure you get a ton of suggestions but how about the polyrhythms that Zepplin used (Bonham playing 3 against the band in 4?) or anything by Neil Finn? excellent melody writing and use of slash chords. Or Maybe Ryan Adams? (more traditional, but again great melodies) Thanks for all your work. I always check to see if there is a new 'what makes this song great' vid.
@363HECTOR6 жыл бұрын
Zep cannot be done, he explained in some other video, copyright issues
@mattmarkus48686 жыл бұрын
+Héctor Rodríguez Correct. Jimmy Page’s great great grandkid will need a home in The Hamptons and a private jet, therefore no Zeppelin will be permitted for music education on KZfaq.
@maicadiz43215 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. A Rush of Blood to the Head is Coldplay's best album so far. It is also my favorite album of all time. Daylight is the best track in that album.
@xidena1665 жыл бұрын
Mai Cadiz DAYLIGHT IS AMAZING!
@maicadiz43215 жыл бұрын
@@xidena166 It is an underrated song, but it could have become an iconic single if they released it years ago.
@USMCLP4 жыл бұрын
I love Daylight so fucking much, the chorus on that song is incredible. Reminds me of shoegaze. I enjoy tons of songs from all the band’s albums, but I agree, it’s also my favorite album of all time.
@johngumdoc3 жыл бұрын
‘The root, the major 7th and then the 3rd, that’s what makes it explode.” I so wish I spoke this language.
@lukeproctor58736 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and analysis, as ever, Rick. I don't know whether you know this but Muse and Coldplay are both bands from East Devon in the UK. In fact their geographical origins are fewer than fifteen miles apart. I've heard mention of how the two were thrown together on tours but the fact that they come from the same time and area - my locality- shows that they were intrinsically linked prior to their individual rises to stardom. East Devon sometimes gets a slightly raw deal when it comes to music, many bands eminate from Bristol up the road, or London (which in American terms might not seem far away but in UK terms might as well be the other side of the world!), but Coldplay and Muse are two of our most successfull hometown talents showing the rest of the world how we can mix it with the best down 'yer in Deb'n.
@CarsonHoy5 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know anyone hated on coldplay til now 🤷🏻♂️ song kicks major ass
@meghannadams63184 ай бұрын
A Rush of Blood to the Head is one of my favorite albums EVER
@nikirose59964 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourite piano lines. The song as a whole just absolutely melts me
@IrieIrie6 жыл бұрын
Those guitars have got a really strong ‘Interpol’ sense to them. Thank you for the videos Rick - love what you do!
@Staye1006 жыл бұрын
This is probably my favorite series in youtube. As an sound technician I love your input and the breakdown of these songs. A lot to learn from them.
@RickBeato6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel!
@Mathew269 Жыл бұрын
coldplay's early albums are objectively good music, and no one can say otherwise
@SteveSilverActor4 жыл бұрын
I think the constant tension and release in the song is what makes it so moving and powerful.
@jerebenitez85426 жыл бұрын
Damn. This is the first time watching this series and it just blew my mind. I'm barely starting with music theory, ear training and... music in general to be honest, and I never imagined so many things were happening in the songs I listen to that I wasn't aware of. I knew I was missing some things, but it hadn't occured to me that there were so much stuff happening under the hood. I'll have to up my studies a notch and keep watching these till I get the hand of it I suppose.
@timothyjewett6253 жыл бұрын
I also am becoming a huge fan of Rick Beato's! I highly recommend David Bennet Piano, he breaks down a lot of songs and his visuals are excellent.
@jeremyc9593 Жыл бұрын
Have you stuck with it?
@alexsoft91206 жыл бұрын
Why, Rick?) It is a deep night in Russia, I want to sleep. And now I can not sleep before I will watch this)
@christopherecatalano6 жыл бұрын
Alex Soft I was in love with a Russian woman when this track was out. Still reminds me of her crazy ass ways.
@JeremyHalterman6 жыл бұрын
This sounds like the beginning to an epic story. “It is a deep night in Russia...”
@graceface32043 жыл бұрын
Chris Martin, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Damon Alban, Dave Matthews, Donald Fagen - all singers that sound like they can't sing but at the same time they all sing with absolute perfection. Their voices come directly from their brilliantly complex souls.
@rx-heaven8934 Жыл бұрын
I usually can't stand mainstream/pop music, but Coldplay is, in my opinion, the best centemporary pop band we'll ever see. Such a pleasure to listen to.
@greggoso6006 жыл бұрын
i love coldplay, they definetly have some killer tunes although i have an idea for you rick: you always talk about songs you like here... but how about some songs you DONT like? theres definetly plenty of content for something like that and imho it would be so funny to watch
@RayEttler6 жыл бұрын
why tf would he wanna put up with a song he doesn't like? why? what a pointless request.
@wdm21126 жыл бұрын
greg goso Watch the Max Martin episode
@dwightdwindley31416 жыл бұрын
But Rick is about all that is good with music!
@RickBeato6 жыл бұрын
Why would I waste my time with that?
@greggoso6006 жыл бұрын
Rick Beato idk just cause i guess, seems like some people like the idea as well
@AngelHadzi6 жыл бұрын
Something to point out about the intro is the rythmic subdivition 3 + 3 + 2 the same as the afro argentinian rythm called Milonga, amazing greetings from Argentina!!
@jockojohn32946 жыл бұрын
Does Milonga sound the same or are accents in different places? Is it written in the same way as shown in the vid, or some other way? Thanks.
@AngelHadzi6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your intererest I hope you like it!
@jockojohn32946 жыл бұрын
Hey, that sounds great :) I've give it a closer listen & see if I can write a few bars down to study. Thanks :)
@candycane3739 Жыл бұрын
Rick, I consider it a huge compliment that you hold Rush of Blood to the Head so highly. It's one of my favorite albums of all time. Specifically Amsterdam; literally watched this after coming back inside from a listening session ending with the track. Musically and lyrically a masterpiece. This album I grew up with; it played a huge part in shaping my music tastes. It's so validating to hear you praise it this way, and to share so many of my own sentiments about the album. Rick put a smile upon my face with this one :)
@michaeljackson81805 жыл бұрын
I am here because I have nobody in real life to talk to about songwriting like this. Awesome breakdown, and I will watch it a few times to digest it all.
@goodcommentman15126 жыл бұрын
Great song. Great analysis. Edit: just watched a second time. LOVE this channel and content. Thanks for putting in the work and sharing your talent.
@fenna9416 жыл бұрын
I mainly listen to punk rock and hard rock but damn, whenever I listen to coldplay I just can't help but bop my head and smile because their music is so awesome :D
@bj.bruner3 жыл бұрын
What I love about this song is the ethereal sound of the choral voices throughout it all
@21whichiswhich6 ай бұрын
Clocks is my all time fave and love. Haunting and enchanting. I’m beyond happy to see them live last January 19, 2024 in Manila. The concert is magical and the crowd are so great. I wish everyone can see them live in their lifetime. The best concert of my life. My top favorite part of the concert is Clocks, it just hits differently in live. They just performed Clocks on dark crowd with just green lights dancing around. Simply masterpiece.
@SC2spanjel6 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that the song contained so many gems, thank you for making me appreciate the song so much more :D
@Donamtrx5 жыл бұрын
off topic..."Parachutes" is one of few on my "all the way" list. (the ones I listen to entirely) just sayin🤷🏻♀️😉
@KreaperSlayer5 жыл бұрын
I grew up with Coldplay, mainly their first 4 albums, and those albums always will have a special place in my heart
@hustler3of4culture35 жыл бұрын
You should try the unforgettable fire sometime by u2
@martinnovales3 жыл бұрын
to hear these tracks soloed for the first time after all these years is freakin insane... thank you for this my mind is blown
@NewGoldStandard5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found this channel.
@Darkwell00716 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found your site. What you are doing is so beyond what anyone else has even attempted.
@arysoares21384 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the most beautiful song played by Coldplay. Love it. It always makes me remember an important moment of my life.
@WolffJamz3 жыл бұрын
Your song break downs make me so happy! I love listening to someone who appreciates little parts that make the song. Thank you Rick.
@GM-dr8dg6 жыл бұрын
I may have missed something, but I’m curious why when explaining the guitar part you didn’t note how it fools you into thinking (1) the third bar of the piano (ii chord) is a different chord (ie, it sounds like it descends bc of gtr part low note descending from 2d to 3rd bar) and (2) the inversions the guitar part plays has a V-I (?) resolution going on because the “root and third” of the inversions played are a whole step and one string apart, which is a stronger resolve than the ii-vi provided by the piano. Bass does descending thing from 2d to 3rd measure, too, which also reinforces the false descent of the ii chords. Both of these parts provide crucial movement for otherwise static piano, no? Also, these videos are invaluable. So informative and engaging. I am so lucky I only started subscribing about a month ago; I have a treasure trove of lessons and content!
@warefairsoda6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree V ii IV I. Finally, someone with a brain.
@erikm95406 жыл бұрын
Great job again Mr. Rick. Superb analysis, and totally agree with your sentiment that this album contains their best work. Really beautiful stuff in there... Amsterdam, Warning Sign, the last half of Politik is just ... wow. Caught a lot of flak for being into Coldplay back then, but early Coldplay was great, and a refreshing alternative to the "nameless" rock bands, I believe it's what you called them, of the early 2000s that became so indistinguishable from one another. Well done sir.
@RickBeato6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erik!
@misswinter33615 жыл бұрын
I don't know how to read music, but I love it. Watching him deconstruct each song is just amazing!
@DanLoudShirts4 жыл бұрын
I've followed Coldplay for over 20 years. This is one of their finest songs ever and to hear a breakdown of the various parts and chords so expertly done is an absolute joy. Great video.