The Radiohead for Solo Piano - Volume II songbook is out now. Limited edition signed and numbered copies are now available from my official store: josh-cohen.lnk.to/Store Brand new Radiohead piano tutorials to guide you through both songbooks are also coming soon. Pre-register your interest now: emergencypianohotline.com
When I first heard this I actually wasn’t watching the video, I just assumed you had recorded that beat like Thom did live. But then I watched it again and you were doing it the whole time with your right hand! Wow man, just wow.
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
Mostly on "relaxed concentration". A masterpiece like this, I love to listen after University or work. Right now I'm in the final week of my examens for this semester. Studying up to 12 hours a day and trying to use every single minute I have. I don't come to play the piano during that time, but in my relaxation phases I tend to listen to these beauties more often and it brings me down really quick. Watching your fingers play at the aesthetic and sharp black and white image is pure beauty and gets me fast to this awesome mood of relaxation but focus aswell. Thanks for sharing all of this with us!
I have the luxury of being able to listen at work. I'm a land manager by trade, so I'm able to pop the headset in while working in the fields. Makes my day go by a hell of a lot faster.
After freaking hard day in college, without sleep, I still can be creative and productive with my design project, becouse I listen your absolutely amazing cover, heheh... you motivated me to back on my piano :) thank you for this beautiful cover, keep going.
Open your mouth wide A universal sigh And while the ocean blooms It's what keeps me alive So why does this still hurt? Don't blow your mind with why I'm moving out of orbit (Turning in somersaults) Turning in somersaults (A giant turtle's eyes) A giant turtle's eyes (And jellyfish float by) And jellyfish float by
7:43 everything from the crescendo to the return of the chaos to the movement of the fingers made this part absolutely extravagant. Every past emotion I’ve ever felt bows down in awe of the feeling that this shift has put upon me. This is almost beyond words, though nothing but paradoxes and mysteries can truly be beyond words. Still, this is the closest a non-mystery/paradox has ever gotten to being beyond words.
I think so too. It's super fun to play. I recorded three takes and each one sounded very different. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. All the best, Josh :-)
I don't know how you don't have more views mate. you do an amazing job. so glad I found you. thanks for showing us the music of Radiohead through your piano
Thank you man When it's rainy outside, or lost in a crowd, headphones keeping me from the city. When the sun is tired on the horizon... Each time I listen to this, I close my eyes, I can feel it, the sun lighting your hands on the piano, the afternoon mood. We never met but I think now we've got something to share, something precious, you, me, but all the people here on the internet listening to your covers. Especially in this one feels like you're inside the notes, I'm overwhelmed by all the feelings that are flooding in my head, I feel part of something more than just the instant I'm living, a place you created and shared to anyone, even here in the south of france. I'll learn this one, man you make me wanna fly. Thank you, again.
I can't thank you enough for the hours of study and repetitive architecture work that have passed more lightly thanks to your amazing renditions. Peace.
Due to popular demand, I've decided to create a Subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/joshcohenmusic to prioritise upcoming videos. If you'd like to submit your requests, it'll definitely point me in the right direction for future clips. Thanks, Josh :-)
I've been listening to your covers for the last hour or so and they're so beautiful I can't stop, I'm really happy I've found your channel! Keep the good work and keep loving Radiohead!
Hi all, I plan on releasing a Radiohead songbook of some of these arrangements - I am just waiting to obtain the rights from my publisher. If you'd like to keep updated as this project progresses along with other content that I release, check out joshcohenmusic.com/pianocovers. Thanks for your support everyone. Cheers, Josh :-)
i remember watching this video when it first came out. a lot has happened in my life since then but this cover still sounds just as beautiful when i first heard it as a teenager. your work is a sight to behold and heard.
Due to popular demand, I've decided to create a Subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/joshcohenmusic to prioritise upcoming videos. If you'd like to submit your requests, it'll definitely point me in the right direction for future clips. Thanks, Josh :-)
I've been listening to this on repeat while I write philosophical stories and metaphors about societies and groups of people, often times late into the night when I can't sleep.
I keep coming back to this video. It shows what kind of magic music can be. Thank you very much, you opened my eyes further to the beauty human kind is capable of creating. I am trying to learn this piece right now!
beautiful rendition.at home, sick on couch searching Radiohead through kodi on the 55" after westworld finale exit music. idk sht about pianos but ...at 1:29 in, with your left hand chiming in, every wrong turn, those who've left and those I've left behind welled my eyes. random years and random tears. bravo
Great Job! you really captured the essencials of ALL this amazings Radiohead songs! Congrats! i think it is very difficult to make a gut working arrangement of anything! As a pianist i´m willing to buy your book as soon is ready! more of that Josh.
You are my new artist to listen when I am studying. This is mixing the relaxing vibe that I need and Radiohead, my favourite band, together. You are my new god!
Thanks so much, Gonçalo. I've had a lot of similar feedback that the tracks are really helpful to put on in the background whilst studying. Glad that you're enjoying them! 😄
I usually listen last thing at night, as what you are doing is so intricate and creative, I like to have the time to watch your process and listen to the beautiful sounds coming from your hands on that piano. You are really amazing. ❤️
Have you seen anything so full of splendour? Beautifully done Josh. You really captured Thom's solo performance of the song. This should be used to close off the West World series when it does. Lotus Flower one day?
Josh Cohen You certainly could just give improv directions and notate some parts. I would say it is possible alright but a lot of it would be also up to the player
I am a professional photographer and I am enjoying your music whilst I photoshop and photoshop and though a lot of my work in post is almost factory like as I press the keys I sort of fool myself into thinking that I am playing the piano albeit with you. Love your work!
The Radiohead for Solo Piano - Volume II songbook is out now. Limited edition signed and numbered copies are now available from my official store: josh-cohen.lnk.to/Store
Brand new Radiohead piano tutorials to guide you through both songbooks are also coming soon. Pre-register your interest now: emergencypianohotline.com
If I could choose one super power, this would be it .
@@joshcohenmusic you did WHAT
great comment, I'm gonna have to steel that one!
This was not a cover, this was a complete experience. I love your rendition of this song
This man created the aura and sound of all the instruments played in the actual song flawlessly with just piano. Genius.
The beginning of this seemed impossible. I was so amazed! I really hope Radiohead gets to see this! I can just imagine York's vocals
Have you heard the version of Bloom on Thom Yorke's BBC 'Bedtime Mix'?
When I first heard this I actually wasn’t watching the video, I just assumed you had recorded that beat like Thom did live. But then I watched it again and you were doing it the whole time with your right hand! Wow man, just wow.
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
Late night study for me.
Mostly on "relaxed concentration". A masterpiece like this, I love to listen after University or work. Right now I'm in the final week of my examens for this semester. Studying up to 12 hours a day and trying to use every single minute I have. I don't come to play the piano during that time, but in my relaxation phases I tend to listen to these beauties more often and it brings me down really quick. Watching your fingers play at the aesthetic and sharp black and white image is pure beauty and gets me fast to this awesome mood of relaxation but focus aswell.
Thanks for sharing all of this with us!
Thinking, meditating. Thank you!
I have the luxury of being able to listen at work. I'm a land manager by trade, so I'm able to pop the headset in while working in the fields. Makes my day go by a hell of a lot faster.
After freaking hard day in college, without sleep, I still can be creative and productive with my design project, becouse I listen your absolutely amazing cover, heheh... you motivated me to back on my piano :) thank you for this beautiful cover, keep going.
I don't remember Bloom ever being this beautiful...
Thanks, Jasper. Glad you liked it. Did you ever hear the BBC version that I'm referencing?
Open your mouth wide
A universal sigh
And while the ocean blooms
It's what keeps me alive
So why does this still hurt?
Don't blow your mind with why
I'm moving out of orbit
(Turning in somersaults)
Turning in somersaults
(A giant turtle's eyes)
A giant turtle's eyes
(And jellyfish float by)
And jellyfish float by
Do you really need lyrics for a piano video?
@@riikonen1884 some people would like to sing along
Flutsh Brz no
@@riikonen1884 I liked it
1:25 This chord right here.
Amazing beautiful arrangement, but that chord just like rocks me to my absolute core, it's so visceral.
Dm9/13/F
or alternatively, Fmaj7#11/13
You created a masterpiece out of a masterpiece
Radiohead would be proud of you, Josh. You catched the song. Beautiful.
Thanks so much, Rosa. Appreciate the kind words and support!
If Radiohead ever makes an Unplugged album, they HAVE to get this guy to play with them
7:43 everything from the crescendo to the return of the chaos to the movement of the fingers made this part absolutely extravagant. Every past emotion I’ve ever felt bows down in awe of the feeling that this shift has put upon me. This is almost beyond words, though nothing but paradoxes and mysteries can truly be beyond words. Still, this is the closest a
non-mystery/paradox has ever gotten to being beyond words.
This is a tough song. Great rendition!
Thanks Tony - it's really fun to play. Glad you enjoyed it! JC
maybe your best one so far
I think so too. It's super fun to play. I recorded three takes and each one sounded very different. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. All the best, Josh :-)
I believe Thom took your exact arrangement for his Electric Lady live performance
something about those chords really hits me in the soul
They're pretty beautiful..
I don't know how you don't have more views mate. you do an amazing job. so glad I found you. thanks for showing us the music of Radiohead through your piano
Thanks for watching, Corneliu. Glad you enjoyed the music :-)
Thank you man
When it's rainy outside, or lost in a crowd, headphones keeping me from the city. When the sun is tired on the horizon...
Each time I listen to this, I close my eyes, I can feel it, the sun lighting your hands on the piano, the afternoon mood.
We never met but I think now we've got something to share, something precious, you, me, but all the people here on the internet listening to your covers.
Especially in this one feels like you're inside the notes, I'm overwhelmed by all the feelings that are flooding in my head, I feel part of something more than just the instant I'm living, a place you created and shared to anyone, even here in the south of france.
I'll learn this one, man you make me wanna fly.
Thank you, again.
You’re most welcome. Whereabouts are you in the South?
This is incredible... the precision in the choas. I'm blown away 👏 👏 👏
I can't thank you enough for the hours of study and repetitive architecture work that have passed more lightly thanks to your amazing renditions. Peace.
Glad to hear it, Arturo ✌️
The way you play 3:29 and 7:45 parts is just perfect, i like it soooo much, great cover as all you made so far.
it gives me goosebumps like the original one. Nice job man
Thanks very much. Really fun tune to play! JC
Such an underrated song/album!
wow, just wow
it's so flashing
Thanks again for checking out these videos - appreciate the support! 😀
Great cover! Do Sail to the Moon next, please
Will add it to the list! Do you know of any voting websites where people can submit their requests and vote? JC
***** strawpoll.de/ is a good one. Reddit users would also love to submit their requests.
Due to popular demand, I've decided to create a Subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/joshcohenmusic to prioritise upcoming videos. If you'd like to submit your requests, it'll definitely point me in the right direction for future clips. Thanks, Josh :-)
Josh Cohen is it still on the list?
Coming out this year
I've been listening to your covers for the last hour or so and they're so beautiful I can't stop, I'm really happy I've found your channel! Keep the good work and keep loving Radiohead!
Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback. Glad you're enjoying them! 😀
Hope things are okay with you back in Venezuela. I can't begin to imagine what you and your people must be going through in these dark times.
Hi all, I plan on releasing a Radiohead songbook of some of these arrangements - I am just waiting to obtain the rights from my publisher. If you'd like to keep updated as this project progresses along with other content that I release, check out joshcohenmusic.com/pianocovers. Thanks for your support everyone. Cheers, Josh :-)
I feel this energy.
Thanks for checking us out Anna. JC :-)
i remember watching this video when it first came out. a lot has happened in my life since then but this cover still sounds just as beautiful when i first heard it as a teenager. your work is a sight to behold and heard.
Thanks for the kind words x
I dearly thank you for sharing this with us. Such a privilege to live and witness.
Thank you so much!
Due to popular demand, I've decided to create a Subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/joshcohenmusic to prioritise upcoming videos. If you'd like to submit your requests, it'll definitely point me in the right direction for future clips. Thanks, Josh :-)
Please release an album (or many) of your Radiohead interpretations! I want to be able to repay you while I listen to them all the time.
You can find the album on Spotify / Bandcamp ✌️
This is amazing. One of my favorite Radiohead songs. Thank you for taking the time to make this & congratulations, it's wonderful!
Thanks, Nicholas. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching and supporting the channel! 😀
I've been listening to this on repeat while I write philosophical stories and metaphors about societies and groups of people, often times late into the night when I can't sleep.
Love it x
Ill be curious to see how you notated the right hand, when you release your book on July 24th!
Probably an aleatoric box with the a minor sequence is a safe bet
I BOUGHT THE BOOK ITS NOT IN THERE!! 😭😭
The magnificent potential of this song has finally been achieved.
I love to listen to this right as I’m about to fall asleep. It’s like the music is carrying me into a comfortable darkness.
This is just amazing. this is helping me to find peace and quiet my soul.
Glad you enjoyed it. Such a beautiful song. Thanks for watching! JC
I keep coming back to this video. It shows what kind of magic music can be. Thank you very much, you opened my eyes further to the beauty human kind is capable of creating. I am trying to learn this piece right now!
Nice one, Vanessa ✌️
this is now my favorite youtube channel
Nice one. Thanks for your support :-)
I cannot stop going back to your performances. You have such an elegance and a delicacy in the way you play. Thank you for sharing this to the world!
You’re welcome. Thanks for the support 😃
You’re an incredibly inspiring musician. Great choice on the b&w too.
beautiful rendition.at home, sick on couch searching Radiohead through kodi on the 55" after westworld finale exit music. idk sht about pianos but ...at 1:29 in, with your left hand chiming in, every wrong turn, those who've left and those I've left behind welled my eyes. random years and random tears. bravo
Thanks Black Magic. Have you heard the BBC / Paris version? That's what I'm referencing. It's even better.
Dude you are super talented. It’s impossible! Long big hands too helps out great doesn’t it. Good job
Great Job! you really captured the essencials of ALL this amazings Radiohead songs! Congrats! i think it is very difficult to make a gut working arrangement of anything! As a pianist i´m willing to buy your book as soon is ready! more of that Josh.
+Sebastian Chica Thanks, Sebastian. Appreciate the support!
wft with you man, I cant beleive this, how can you make a great song even greater?!!! you are amazing. Thanks for loving Radiohead like we do♥
beautiful, thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 😀
This is gorgeous!
Thanks Greg - one of my personal favourites! JC :-)
You have magic in your fingers. Great cover of my favourite RH song
He played the bridge twice.. that was so satisfying
+bobosdelight It had to be done!
''Thom do you really need a band? Did you listen to this?'' Incredible.
AWESOME! One of my favorite performances of Yorke taken here! Thanks for this!
You're welcome, Antonello. Glad you liked it! JC :-)
Absolutely gorgeous, Josh.
Thank you.
This isn't listening to music.......it goes so much deeper than that.........
You are my new artist to listen when I am studying. This is mixing the relaxing vibe that I need and Radiohead, my favourite band, together. You are my new god!
Thanks so much, Gonçalo. I've had a lot of similar feedback that the tracks are really helpful to put on in the background whilst studying. Glad that you're enjoying them! 😄
This is beautiful. I am having such a productive night thanks to you. Cheers mate.
That's awesome to hear. Glad you're finding the covers useful. Thanks for watching!
This is so beautiful
Thanks Emma, glad you like it! JC
Really nice version of yours Josh, well done!
Thanks Adrian. Glad you like it! JC
the way you play it man, it's really got that "blooming" nature to it :) AMAZING
Alright I'm sold, I gotta buy the book for these sheets! This is absolutely incredible! Thank you
You’re welcome ✌️
Words can't describe this, and I'm totally fine with it.
I was moved and transported. This was both light ans sensible. Thank you!
I usually listen last thing at night, as what you are doing is so intricate and creative, I like to have the time to watch your process and listen to the beautiful sounds coming from your hands on that piano. You are really amazing. ❤️
Glad you’re enjoying the music ✌️
you are awesome, i want this on Spotify please, i listen to them before i go to bed, it's so peaceful.
ooh man, beautiful!
Thanks! My personal favourite of them all.
brilliant josh. Think thom used something to loop the right hand peice and you go and play it all haha. love yer work man
that ending. wow
Thanks Colin. I think he may be using this: www.ehx.com/products/45000
Beautiful, I could listen to you all day. You have a gift.
Thanks, Shannon. Glad you're enjoying the tunes ✌️
Have you seen anything so full of splendour?
Beautifully done Josh. You really captured Thom's solo performance of the song.
This should be used to close off the West World series when it does.
Lotus Flower one day?
Impressive reach, I'm glad I could find a version of this cover with some depth
Probably my favourite of them all..
@@joshcohenmusic Have you listened to Brad Mehldau?
This helps me focus on my homework and this cover is so mesmerizing. Love it, thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching 😄
Another one of your best Josh! So much thanks!
It must be so great to be able to play all those songs you love!
Thanks, Alex. I really love this track a lot. I think it's almost my favourite of them all 😄
WOW.
this is pure bliss. I wish we could hang out and play radiohead one day . keep up the good work bro!
It's the wave
Just Extraordinary.
Brilliant.
+François Le Gall Merci :-)
Yeah this made me tear up. Thanks man, amazing work.
lovely
Thanks TamagoTamago! JC :-)
Thank You Sir! I was feeling stressed out from this whole election, and your playing gave me a much needed moment of peace.
Beautiful
Why isn't there in your book !!!! I'm really sad !!!! It was one of the most beautiful and expressive.
In my opinion, Thom is crazy too
Ummmm... and how would you transcribe this? Just thinking about it breaks my brain.
Josh Cohen You certainly could just give improv directions and notate some parts. I would say it is possible alright but a lot of it would be also up to the player
You truly are an amazing pianist, thank you so much for this, it is absolutely brilliant.
thank you!
You're welcome :-)
This is absolutely stunning.
Wow.
I am a professional photographer and I am enjoying your music whilst I photoshop and photoshop and though a lot of my work in post is almost factory like as I press the keys I sort of fool myself into thinking that I am playing the piano albeit with you. Love your work!
Absolutely amazing, Josh. Thank you.
man I really wish I could play those 10th intervals with my left hand!
AMAZING.
This is insanly good
crying inside
with a bit of soundscape it could be like a AMSP version of the song
Haha I can kind of see this. Have you heard the rendition that I'm covering?
of course! great versions
+Rock en Coronda Thanks :-)
So sweet
My right hand would be cramping so hard.
Great right hand!!
Is this a cover of “(Ocean) Bloom?” Because it’s beautiful.
Beautiful; thank you for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for checking us out. Josh :-)
this is just perfect