Aphex Twin - Avril 14th (Piano Cover by Josh Cohen)
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This is pretty much the only piano piece I want to learn. I just want to master it and have it up my sleeve to surprise people with it whenever a piano is around. One of these days...
The main section isn't that hard to learn as a beginner. One of my students who has been learning for about a year now has been tackling this track and it's sounding great. The tricky section is really the ending. You should try the main riff!
I dont play, cant read notes but i play a few songs. This is an easy one. Just practise everyday and you will master a few in no time!
Me too
#RhymingOverBeats SAME! I've learned the first part so far, but I can't find TH-cam tutorials for the rest aaagh
me too brother
This was my wedding song
Lol for real?
Get marry at April 14th and i will play this for you m8
Mine was Come to Daddy!
nice pfp
Why would you get married to such a sad song?
Happy avril 14 guys
same to u man
:D
The most peculiar thing about this song to me, is that I cant for the life of me figure out what feeling it conveys, or the mood it sets.
right????
its being lost in happiness until you realize that it wont last and will end soon and a feeling of melancholy sets it. Like that last night with the one you love but you know its not meant to be and it will probably be that last beautiful night you will ever have with them
Wistful
Never thought about this but I agree. The song is enigmatic.
@@thanif19 perfect
1:50 unreal. avril 14th was composed to be played by a machine not human hands but you went and rocked that shit anyway. bravo
seriously your arms and hands look robotic in those last few seconds, wtf. zen focus
Thanks so much. Took me a while to get those leaps - I'll admit this wasn't my first take.
Well you should check out Chopin then
I agree with Xander, listen to "Fantaise impromptu" or the revolutionary etude... your mind will be blown, I swear ;)
Meh... i really am a shitty piano player but i can play this
The simplicity and beauty of this song is unmatched.
This has got to be the most sweet sounding piano cover of Avril 14th I've ever heard
I listen to things at night before I sleep. It’s always that awkward timeframe where you lay in bed and just think, because you’re tired, but not tired enough
I do the same ✌️
#me2
its the time where we are taught to fall asleep... like our brain tells us that we should be sleeping now... but we cant yet... and so we wander off ... a twilight between awakeness and sleep
I’ve been doing some thinking recently about this channel and a thought popped into my mind overnight. It’s been a really interesting journey sharing my love of the piano with everyone all over the world. It still trips me out that I spend an afternoon recording a track (it has to be the afternoon for those curious about the process, as the piano is lit by natural light - it’s best between 1pm - 4pm in the room that I’m recording in), sitting by myself in front of a piano in my music school, and that people from all over the world get to experience a very private moment of my creative process.
What I find particularly interesting though is when I listen back to these interpretations, there’s a pretty strong disconnect between playing/recording the tracks and hearing them back. Without a drop of ego, I personally enjoy listening to these tracks either late at night to help me fall asleep, occasionally in the morning when I wake up to find some more motivation about working on my Radiohead songbook, but my favourite time would definitely be when I’m travelling, especially in airports or on planes, and also on public transport. As there are a lot of returning subscribers and listeners on this channel, my question to you is this: Where and when do you listen to these tracks? What are you doing? Working? Studying? Travelling? Eating breakfast? Passing out? What time of day is it? What do you see? How does it make you feel?
I’d be very curious to hear your thoughts, so hit me up.
As always, thanks for supporting the channel and for incorporating this music into your lives. Man, the internet blows my mind sometimes x
Josh Cohen First of all I just want to say that I admire your work and I thank you very much for the countless hours you've spent on all of your beautiful piano adaptations.
Particularly this is my favorite piano piece by Aphex so I really like this video and I come back to it often.
I like to listen to your music whenever I have a calm moment because it really relaxes my mind.
Another thing I like to do while listening to your music is try to imagine or a memory or simply try to feel what the music is trying to transmit (specially on the songs with lyrics or on those very slow "sad" songs).
Keep up the good work man!!
Thanks for doing what you do
Hey there, thanks for your thoughts and the kind words. It's really appreciated. One of my students introduced me to this track - I'm so glad he did. Always really refreshing to hear from my fans, so thanks for listening and checking out the channel 😄
Hey Josh first of all I admire your talent and exquisite music taste... Not all of us can find the time to write our thoughts, but you calm our minds and give us time to taste the musical notes... Keep up this amazing work, I personally study and eat will listening in the nights. Greetings from México.
When I listen to your music, I'm just home from work, it's 3 AM, and I'm having a beer. I'd love to listen to Radiohead at that time (end of work time), but I prefer to hear your interpretation of it. It feels warmer. It feels more personal. I play a little piano, but you make me want to throw my yamaha out the window. You have an understanding with your piano, which I can't match. Which a LOT of people can't match. But I love plugging in my headphones, sticking on your channel, and blissing out. Thanks again man. X
I forgot to mention. Your intros. Inspired.
I'm in the basement, squatting down to hug my lovely dog. What could hurt us now? Nothing.
happy Avril 14th to everyone
We'll all listen again next year... i feel connected to all you people! ✌️
There isn't much left of me currently, but most of it is this song.
The ending is extremely tricky but playable as you see here. So tired of the tired notion that this song can’t be played by a human being. You did a wonderful job, thank you for this video❤️
happy arvil 14th, have a nice day
Thank you Piano Santa :) It's easy to find great pianists on youtube. But not that easy to find the ones with a good taste of music
You're welcome. It's nice to be able to share my love for obscure, non-commercial music with everyone. Saw a great quote today, "Commercial radio harms you and those around you." Pretty much sums it up.
Your work is just great! Can you try looking into Prospectors Arrive by Jonny Greenwood?
Happy Avril 14th !!
This song reminds me of someone who hasn’t got the closure they well deserved. And accepting the outcome from it all.
Love the fact that you caught the dampener pedal in the recording. It really is an absolutely essential part to getting this right.
"You know what, I got to thank Yeezy."
"Yeezy reaposted my pussy"
I swear i thought i was the only one
you mean aphex twin?
@@pandroop5582 We all know I'm quoting kanye, but I really do thank yeezy, for exposing me to aphex twin. I was floored when I heard this. With that said, I gotta thank AT too.
@@pandroop5582 its a reference to the outro of the song "blame game" by kanye west wich Samples 1:44 to 1:56
I've watched a ton of covers of this song and one thing I've noticed is that in nearly every one the player has a bit of trouble with the ending. That's not really the fault of the player, it has more to do with the fact that this piece was written to be played by a machine and not a human. However, you nailed the ending. It's the closest I've seen to the actual recording. Great job.
You killed the last part man. I’ll subscribe just for that
This is one of those songs where it feels like something is missing. I am kind of obsessed with what the end of the song would be like if it didn't just end abruptly. I wish better musicians than me would improvise their own endings. My mind can only manage that feeling of something that I am constantly on the verge of remembering. It seems so familiar, and yet it never actually existed. I need someone else to fill in the blanks for my brain.
Blame Game by Kanye West hahaha
@@TalyBontTiger lmfaoooo
I've always found the ending to be super satisfying actually. Abrupt? Maybe. Just the right combo of sounds -- and the poignance of those last three notes is all i need.
@@Dweezil1996 To me it sounds like a music box running out of energy and stopping. I think it's very aesthetic in that respect, but I am also disappointed when music boxes stop.
I think it would actually be really cool to have this song in a music box. The fact it is so short makes it more feasible.
@@TsuruchiBrian wow I actually really like that comparison - think you just made me like it more! I mean come on, what a complex emotion. Simple in where it ends and how those three notes are played reminded you of a music box running out of gas leaving you in a still and silent room. How many songs can you say do that?
I was nearly disappointed, as I thougt some of the notes were coming from a backing track. But then I looked closer, and they were just being played effortlessly and almost imperceptibly. Quite impressive.
This song makes me sad, thinking about the years passing by, how I’m getting older and older and there’s no way for me to stop or slow down. I think about how high school and soon uni will be long over and gone. How it’s been years since I finished grade 10 piano and I haven’t practiced in so long; I’m sad I may be losing my skills and ability like I’m losing my youth and years. When I look back it’s black and white, but when I look forwards it’s also black and white. When I listen to this song I see a white room with pure fuzzy white sunlight and it’s warm. It’s like I’ve already died and I’m thinking about all the experiences I’ve never had and never will get to have. Dreams and unrequited feelings, and people I will not get to have connections with. I miss my younger self and feel like she’s a person who I left alone at a train station and can’t get back to. I can’t comfort her. I can’t hug her. I have no photos of her. What she looks like and what she was like is disappearing from my memory. But she’s there still, crying because she’s all alone. And April 14th could be any gloomy winter/spring day, where the snow is melting into the dirty roads, the mud is peaking through, the slush is 2 shades of gray, the town I live in is 3 shades of gray, the sunlight is blinding me but it’s cold outside. Things I dreamed about as a 13 year old, things I thought would happen to me never happened and they will never happen as the time pulls me forward and I get farther and farther away from that train station.
@moqal hello 👋 I appreciate it thanks :)
@moqal that’s so kind of you!! That really made my day, thanks 😊 I wish you all the best as well!
It's been 5 month since your message, but I hope you're doing well and have found the way in you to hug yourself. All the best to you !
Beautiful writing connects us, and I feel the emotions you felt, at least from my perspective. Play some piano - I have been a guitarist for years but over the last week I’ve actually started playing again, and I feel a connection with the 14 year old me who first learned guitar. Keep writing and keep feeling your feelings :)
I agree with @moqal beautiful writing :)
Gosh. This music adds up to my tears while watching Newness. The feels bro.
I didn't know the exact birthday of my cat, Gilda, it was around 14th of April so I decided it had to be the day. Every year, I listen to this song to remember her. Thank you for this amazing video! Love.
🥺
I first heard this back in 2010, when I was still living at university campus, Me and housemates at the time Matteo and Hector loved fall and Halloween. I listen to this every fall ever since 🍂🍂🍂.
Thank you for the work that went into this.
Four Lions brought me here!
God this is so beautiful I can’t stop watching it.🤩 those crazy notes at the end! So seamless
This song makes me emotional. Thank you for this cover
Amazing cover of one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard! 👌🏼
Beautiful. Love the B&W and the camera shot
Such a simple, yet wonderful piece of music... and what a performance! Nicely done, my friend!
So beautifully and elegantly played! Watching the graceful playing is as mesmerizing as listening to the piece itself.
one of the most beautiful songs out there. well done sir.
Thanks man, this is my favorite melody of all time (especially that "hard" part - eargasm)... been listening to this on repeat for at least half a year. Much love.
Beautiful job absolutely love this song it has helped me through hard times.
You really brought this song to life in a new way. This song is a masterpiece. And you have gifted us all sincerely.
Okay , thanks to you and all great people who covered this song on the piano with your beautiful interpretations, I finally motivated myself to learn it. Thanks !!!
Very well played!! Beautiful
The years I have spent trying to convince people that Aphex Twin was “real music” let alone masterful. I can now show their closed minds. Well done to you sir. It took me to move from his birth place in Limerick Ireland to Melbourne to discover a Melbournite on TH-cam to convince them back home!!!
Moved to tears. Bravo.
I've been listening to this song since it came out and this is the first time I've ever seen someone play it on piano. I think this really is one of those songs that doesn't say anything but means so much to so many people, and it's inspiring to see it still getting love. Thanks for posting this.
Flawless. This piano also sounds amazing.
Always one of my favorites. Thank you.
You're welcome, thanks for watching! 😀
Seriously too beautiful for words. One of my favorite songs. Thank you for this.
Glad you enjoyed it :-)
Josh, superb arranger and performer !
Never has pointillism in music (toward the end) sounded so sweet and emotional !
Josh Cohen this is BEAUTIFUL! Your playing moved me to tears! I have always loved this song since I heard it on the movie, Marie Antoinette. You have an awesome gift! Thank you for sharing it.
What a beautiful rendition of this song. Thank you so much for sharing it.
You’re welcome, Will. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. I’ve been searching for this since 2006. You are the Master
Out of all the piano cover channels, you have by far the best taste
I love the soft pumps of the dampening pedal, its so subtle but adds so much texture to the song. well done :)
Beautiful! Excellent!
Perfect. Beautifully done.
Well it is April 14th and I'm watching all covers of this song... Love this one!!!
absolutely sublime.
masterful and just perfect. well done.
Beautiful video, piano sounds and hands... Bravo !
Dude. Totally amazing
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for putting this up. It took me a year to learn this with all the jumps etc but I finally got it and it's made me really enjoy playing again. This video was so helpful. Thank you!
Awesome ✌️
Absolutely beautiful.
Such a little master piece, well played
Josh. That was wonderful. Thank you
Thankyou, this is so well done!! Very tricky work and a beautiful version.
You're welcome, thanks for the request! Hope you enjoyed it.
Always loved that song but for some reason your version made me tear up a little. Beautiful.
This is so, so good. Amazing performance, sir--thanks so much!
Happy 14thApril
The first time i heard this piece i have come to mind many memories, including my childhood was a period so innocent, so without sins, so pure. I'm weeping. Thank you so much, Josh, for making this piano cover.
I have heard quite a few really good covers of this song on all different types of instruments. This song absolutely shines on the piano and this version sounds as good as the original recording. Great work.
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it ✌️
Really excellently done
Such a beautiful version
Goosebumps.
amazing, thankyou
unreal, almost perfect, incredible esecution
The way how your hands stayed for awhile on keys and then you slowly take them away was beautiful and touching.
if i close my eyes, i'm convinced i'm listening to the actual track
Thanks for the kind words! 😄
There is a beautiful, majestic simplicity to this.
Awesome work!
Picked up a midi controller for my birthday, which is conicidentally on april 14th.
Learning this song is the reason I got it. Ive so far learnt the first half of fur elise and married life. But today I will start the journey to learn this track. Can't wait, would be happy with just the first section as looks abit too tricky at the end for my skillset.
I miss my dog.
Corgisauce//peelerr ma cat ded 2 :(
Me too man.
Yet there’s a cat in your profile pic
Same 😢
why do u have a fuckin cat in your prof pic then
This was beautiful, thank you!
You're welcome, Viktor. Thanks for watching! 😃
Flawless
beautiful
So beautiful song and played with heart
You always seem to cover my favorite songs.
AMAZING !!!
Somehow we were all born on Avril 14th
crazy, you are so good
I listen to this lke you, when I am traveling or at night to fall asleep. Rather, right now I am listening out of curiosity for what motions hands make while playing this track. This track is inspiring for ages to come, and I very much appreciate how well you represent it.
Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying the music ✌️
So Freegin’ stellar
you absolutely nailed the last two bars! i cant even do them smoothly.
Wonderful
Something about this piece just brings incredible joy to my heart man... It takes me back to when I was a kid. I feel so peaceful when I hear it. It also has ignited my desire to play piano again. Played for 5 years before I felt pressured to stop because it's "not a manly instrument" lmao. the things you listen to when you're 13. Time to return after 13 years.
Defo. Do it.
Merry April 14th to everyone ✨
This got me thru some rough times. Thank yoy
Beautiful
so good
Wonderful interpretation