Chris Martin of Coldplay Surprises the Crowd and Joins 8th Grade Rock Band
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2016
- At a fundraising concert for Chords 2 Cure (a pediatric cancer research foundation) in Santa Monica, California, Chris Martin surprised a delighted crowd by joining a rock band of 8th graders called A-Side and playing "Fix You," "Twisted Logic," and covering Prince's "Raspberry Beret" - what a magical, incredible thing to do for everyone, especially the young musicians on the stage (who played really well!)
(If you'd like to donate to Chords 2 Cure, visit their site here: giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetD... )
Also, if you want to see the rest of the final song (which cuts off in this video because I ran out of storage) you can see it here: • Chris Martin (Coldplay...
“Do you want to go to your brother’s concert?” “No, it’s gonna be boring”
😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I go to every single band/chorus performance my grandson is in. Someday, all he will have of me is memories. Watching him perform beats any concert I ever went to, even Floyd pales in comparison!! Love that my grandson is playing a Schecter guitar & his granny watched Mel Schecter get famous!
@@katiekane5247 I love that.
"OMG, I can't believe Chris Martin from Coldplay is here! Looks like my bro's gonna miss a lot of cool stuff here. 🤣"
Or, “Do you want to go to your daughter’s concert?” “No, I don’t want to miss AGT!”
*Chris Martin plays guitar with some middle school kid*
Comments: "that drummer in the back is insane"
yeah, it's just the CZcams algorithm though, it likes to cluster comments on a single topic... I'd be honored if some Chris Martin fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SKY FULL OF STARS and VIVA LA VIDA on my YT channel in tribute to the master of 21st century songwriting. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Mathew I mean, he isn’t?
@@hbrabim Drummers don't get laid, hehe.
@@gammelhund then you are not drumming enough my friend! 😁
gammelhund oh yes they do dude ... yes they do ... !!
Holy shit, this is the best sounding 8th grade band I’ve ever heard. You don’t even want to hear the crap I was playing at their age.
Yeah... I was covering Nirvana. I don’t even like Nirvana. I just covered them because... it was easy as hell.
I'm in 8th grade and even ican admit my bands pretty shit, did a northern downpour cover the other day though and it was one of the less bad things we've done
Either that or Coldplay actually does sound like a bunch of 12 year olds...joking...of course..I love Coldplay.😍
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best comment af
Couldn’t sound any worse than the adult trying to sing
Chris is great but can we talk about how freaking talented these kids are? The bassist is on point and the drummer! wow!! Electric guitar holding it down great solo and the keyboardist is so solid. Im impressed and this is from a lifelong musician
Agree. That drummer was on it!
Those children are amazing and talented, Chris just passionated and profesional
The rest of Coldplay is on notice. They can be replaced!
Yes, pretty talented. I love how Chris joins them, doesn't take over but joins and encourages them.
I commented on somewhere that they it would have sounded maybe better without him singing and let the kids neevousnes sing it
Chris Martin looks like he was sleeping backstage last night and just woke up to see what's going on.
It's his usual "look &feel" isn't it? :)
😅
He's awsome
Peam 15/10 joke
Peam ysk
Chris Martin flexing on literally everyone with that voice
Except that drummer
Anonymous me The kid on the keys crushes it, too.
Yeah I didn’t like the drummer’s voice
@@chrisbyerly Jesus... they are just kids 😂
@@tomhadders9511 some people just take everything way too seriously lol, it's amusing though
@@tomhadders9511 It was pun.
Huge props to the kid on the drums!!! Brilliant.
Man yea I was thinking the same , that breakdown part of the song was perfect and he really did a great job ! They all did
He‘s great even though the drums are actually that bad 😍
yeah holy crap man, i don't think everyone realizes, but that kid was playing really well technically and musically. he's being mentored very well by someone who knows what they're doing or he's just super eager and actively self teaching. either way... props man, great job.
I feel like Chris is a genuinely good person. I have always felt that. It’s hard not to have a huge ego when you are that big of a celebrity, but he has always seemed to be down-to-earth! Respect!
💯
Absolutely down to Earth. Same with singers Jack Johnson and Brandon Boyd from Incubus.
This is like an episode of Phineas and Ferb
francoarandamusic lmaooooooo
Love handel
@@aryakr141 yes
francoarandamusic yea it does!
@@rckgaming5049 yes
I love how he sings with all his heart even though he's not in front of some humongous crowd
True artist...
Humungous*
When you know that everything you do gets put in CZcams even if you are just mucking around with a bunch of kids. Heaven forbid you pick your nose in public
@@user-ce6cl8wg3r nope. Humongous.
Yes 100%
The fact that this is the only live version of twisted logic we’ll ever see is kinda incredible
is that the middle school band that’s playing?
@@posefuu1316 It's the name of the second song they perfomed. Coldplay has never done it live, and probably never will.
When you see this reply , you just witnessed music on the next level.
@ do you know why they wouldn’t play this live “ever”? It’s a great song and can’t be that difficult for the band to do if these kids could do it. Just makes no sense why they wouldn’t play it live themselves, it’s a shame if true.
@@LFCliid It's kind of like A Whisper on A Rush of Blood, it's not the kind of song that a crowd at a concert wants to hear
How many rock stars would do this? Chris Martin you're a legend, and this little school band seriously rock!
Oh, man... lots of big time famous musicians love doing stuff like this.
@@lekoman just search up danny carey
How many have the talent? Mr Martin and his band are now a National treasures in the UK . That's probably harder to acquire than the VC
Farrell
Beyoncé
Lil Baby
Ed Sheerhan
Morgan Wallen
Drake
Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez
Slash… that’s just the ones I found from a quick YT search
@usmntclips4028 some good ones some absolutely talentless shite
I like how at first, the singer tries his best but doesnt suceed
Lmao I love you
If this was a 3 year old comment it would have 3k likes
lmao wtf dude
You tried to write succeed correctly, but you didn't succeed
Same man I feel that
That drummer is going places...
agreed!
I couldn't agree more! He's really good.
agree!!
As a drummer, I agree. He's got talent.
Hes about 10 man... Michael Jordan wasnt that good until he was at least 15
Chris Martin was sat two seats down from me at a Neil Young concert. He was by himself and really went unnoticed. He was gracious enough to say hello and shake hands.
Cool!
8TH GRADE BAND?!??!?!! These kids absolutely smashed it!
That drummer did as close to the originals as you could.
dipyaman chakrabarti and the
better than the original
He could’ve crashed on the ride at least
Jeff Moss yeah, that’d be cool
The drum has a problem :((
If only he had better ones, but he's really good
Cant believe the front man of the biggest band in the world would do this, incredible. Chris has always been the most humble star in my opinion
Biggest band?
Jasper Eigeman Coldplay is at The Moment The Most popular band in The World !
I don’t see Liam Gallagher anywhere
@@jaspereigeman5986 Coldplay is the most popular band worldwide, though not in the States. They're mostly carried by Europe and Japan.
That's Eddie Vedder?
Love to see professional artists take the time out to encourage young musicians, who all kept it together and played like pros themselves.
Well said.
Always love that moment the drummer kicks into overdrive in Fix You, that kid nailed it. The entire band did.
Chris Martin: does the most humble thing in the world
Also Chris Martin: i feel grateful
And that’s how it sounds when you mix a multi-million dollar voice with $5,000 sound equipment. AWESOME
🤣
Is 5k sound equipment cheap?
Yes
@@rp003.0 yes
@@rp003.0 yes extremely cheap
That kid at the drums....RESPECT!
This is so beautiful. My mom’s favorite band is Coldplay. Coldplay got her through some of the hardest times in her life. The album A Rush Of Blood To The Head specifically, got her through the first time she had cancer. My mom is a cancer survivor of having cancer 3 separate times. And to see Chris Martin do this, for a cancer research charity, warms my heart more than anyone could ever know. Thank you Chris, for your kindness, and for getting my mom through some of the most difficult times in her life.
Your story moved my heart so much! Thank You for telling us! Such a strong fighter your mum is!
Bless you.. 💯❤️🙏🏾
the drummer is incredible
yeah he was so into it
indeed, both his skill and his presence: as Long said, completely into it - love him!!
Louise Ledwith better than Lars.
The guitarist and keyboardist were pretty good as well, esp for just being 8th graders
Kid killed it
I love how half way through, Chris looks down at the pianist next to him sees the enjoyment on the kids face and Chris just beams a massive smile at him. All sharing a love of music.
Well spotted. That was a lovely moment.
I thought about that it could be his son maby, but maby not. I don't know 😂
YES!!!!
That absolutely did not happen. What happened was that Chris tried for several seconds to catch the kid's eye, finally did, and then they gave each other a friendly but modest grin.
This is what music is about. The drummer is a true legend!
This is a legitimately incredible performance of Twisted Logic especially. The band is on point.
It’s incredible, vocals sound better than the album version, which I love!!
*Walks out in trackies and a cup of tea*
"Umm I can"
InterstellarDrugMule trackies?
Trackies is short for tracksuit bottoms or sports pants in the UK.
Same as Aus haha
British summed up in a sentence
How are all these people so chill to see Chris Martin?! I would've lost my shit!!! but great video nonetheless!
ikr. I'd be lose my mind if I was there
Well then don't shit it out then you won't loose it. 😂😂😂😂😂😉
@Coco; They are like: "Whatever, last week we had Adele and the week before that Sting was rocking it on stage."
maybe it's a hollywood rich kids high school and they may even know him personally or some shit...
hahahah true 😂😂
This made the kid in me smile. These kids will never forget this experience.
Well done Chris, one day of your life has given these kids memories for the rest of their lives. Incredible!
As well as the audience. I would never forget that. So lovely.
I also want to acknowledge that this is the only Chris Martin/Coldplay live performance of Twisted Logic on the entirety of CZcams
It's true
Right. Sometimes I come here for that song alone.
Search. Coldplay live in Toronto 2006 full concert
From MTV unplugged
WOW WHAT
Omg really
How can people dislike this. One of the top modern rock stars, jamming with really talented kids, for child cancer research and some moorons dislike it. Unbelievable.
Thank you! My son is on the piano -- he had cancer. Thanks for appreciating this.
Because the simple fact is that some people are just bitter at everyone for any reason they can think of (and for the most part any reason they can't think of). Take comfort from the fact we all aren't as retarded as they clearly are.
+JaxCalli your son is very talented and brave , we are proud of him :)
Fantastic! Made me well up...! Well done all of them. And fair play to Chris Martin, I'm starting the like the guy more and more...!
Thank you so much!
Love how he was careful not to get ahead of the band, he watched them carefully.
Chris Martin: "Ok guys, this is how we're gonna do it: Start with normal tempo like 90bpm, when electric guitar comes in, increase tempo to 120bpm."
To be fair tempo change in music is what makes it exciting, and the album version speeds up too. Life doesn’t exist on a click track, arguably click tracks killed rock music.
@@chickenmuffin i agree like if lucy in the sky with diamonds didnt change tempo it would sound horrible
@@chickenmuffin I disagree. You can very easily automate a clicktrack to change a tempo, and even time signatures. (I did that a few times when I use to gig on weekends)
Labels and advertising are what killed rock music. Everything has to fit within a predetermined mould now.
@@chickenmuffin I'd say quantization killed it. Consistent tempo not so much
@@jsullivan2112 it also changes tempo the same time as the time signature
that kid drummer at the back is Fire
Thanks!
OH BLOODY HELL HE REPLIES
Stefan Fayman this made my night. Keep it up bro
Stefan Fayman you're going places! So good!
You cool Stefan
Brilliant stuff what a very talented and humble man Chris Martin. He has given these kids lasting memories for the rest of their lives.
Mother of masterclasses right here. He adjusted and adapted to the band on the fly including transitions effortlessly. Wow
Legend says: The drummer is still jamming to this day
no shit
It's true. I just saw him jamming.
drummer is insane! the little shit!
He has a future!
@@kepo1811 where? Do you have a video link?
Every kid was right on point. They are all so great. I’m blown away how they just pick it right up like pros. Our future stars.
You don’t just pick it up everything requires practice
except when the 3rd song began, the girl was slightly out of tune but overall amazing
It’s a nice comment, but future stars are songwriters, not players.
It must be the greatest day of their young lives. A real star sings and plays with them. So amazing- and they are all fantastic.
I just love how the band just get more and more comfortable with Chris and just sound better and better! Incredible!!! 😀😉😊
I love how the drummer gets all hyped up at 4:16 'cause it's his big moment
Maybe Dave Grohl... otherwise i cant think of anyone else !
It'S just one moment in time :-)
Absolutely kills it as well
Yeah, bpm is going up like the sun in the morning
Will would be proud
I love the drummer´s energy and focus! :-) Chris Martin rocks!!!
Dude....little drummer boy was totally killing it!
only his tempo is just way too fast that chris needs to adjust for him lol!
+joven arevalo I knew I couldn't be the only person thinking this!
i think it's the guitarist who ruined the tempo. Right when he started playing the end part of the song.
They are kid musicians playing with a superstar, doing a great job and u really gotta throw in a stupid comment about tempo??? I thought the guitarist was very good
Love how the solo guitar dude just went double time because of the nerves I presume and the whole band and Chris just went with it. Chris would have flipped and stopped the song if it was his own band but he rolled with it and let the kids do their thing. Absolutely class act.
The mix between Chris' iconic voice and the teens' voices is actually very pleasant.
drummer's such a badass lol
YourSELFISH ok
4:35 Chris looks at the Synth guy to see if he’s actually playing... Synth guy looks up after noticing and never missing a lick and gets the nod from his hero...
These boys are lucky!
Chris Rolls I wondered if anyone else caught that. 😊
Synth guy : innocently playing synth
CZcams commenter : ascribes Chris Martin as his hero
Applause for the 2 background singing ladies!
The kid on the drums never skips a beat - owning it!!!
Mum calls and kids pick up: Ma I'm on a concert playing with Chris Martin.
Mum: Oh yeah. Where you sleepin' at?
Those kids are going to be cool for the rest of their lives.
Truly
these kids will never forget this day ,and also did a awesome job.
These kids will NEVER forget this! Simply magical!!!
Well that drum kid is really talented
totally agree
no hes not
@@nkjd1082 You couldn't play drum as good as that kid even if your depended on it.
Keep music in school! There's too much talent we could be missing.
These kids are showcasing such superior talent.
Wonder what they're up to now?
This normal around the world. We just have to look closely and you will see and hear it. 👍🇦🇺
Ikr? We didn’t even have music at our school. I mean, technically we did have it, but only for a year, and there was only one piano and the teacher was the only one who played it on the lessons while we just sang. When I found out how music classes should actually be done I was blown away, because I’d never seen or heard of such a thing before.
school ruins passions. i was always passionate for math and marketing but school turns those passions into a chore rather than helping you build on those passions. taking music to school and trying to teach kids things while grading them poorly if takes them slightly too long to pick something up is what ruins passions
Music is completely underrated in schools. They just want us to be into studies n not in other fields. It sucks man!!
He's genuinely a good guy, wants to make the world a better place, and gives a shit about lifting others up. Can't say that about too many artists . Especially those of today.
How do the kids keep so calm? I'll be freaking out if Chris was right there in front of me!
This was amazing! The kid on drums was next level.
Thanks!
you little legend!! x
+Stefan Fayman really awesome!
keep going!!!
Chris Martin is not only a legend for doing this, but for putting everything into his performance as well. Sheer class.
Where he gets his exuberance and energy, is beyond me ... MAGIC ALL THE BROTHER5 of coldplay are same ... phenomenal!!!❤❤❤ 9.12 am Wednesday, 5th October 2022
Melbourne Victoria Australia STRAYA Southern HEMISPHERE Southern Cross Cosmic
Nice to meet you, by the way.
Caroline Jane 'CJ'❤♡❤
That drummer is killing it 😮
What a hidden gem! The best thing about CZcams, is when you come across this sort of video, just amazing! Well played everyone, and keep up the great charity work! 👏👏👏
The genuine smile Chris cracks is the best. I love how he makes eye contact with everyone in the band, that's a little moment for all these kids. Amazing.
eye of the tiger
Of all the songs played, Of the thousands of people that have seen your show live. Of the Millions of people that have sung along with your songs. Personally, i would consider this the greatest achievement that you can do as a human being. To be an ambassador of human kind to our youth. The little ones, struggling with life, love and identity. With all the sorrow and hopelessness our next generation must endure. To be a light in the abyss is the greatest gift you can provide.
Jonny House exactly how I expressed it, above:
Jai Demaio they're incredible - and the look on their faces when Chris cans out to greet them. Heartwarming stories that we all wish were what you heard on the news vs hate, crime, war. These are stories you want to share with your kids. That you kids can play and hang out with the best of them!
HOW can I [like] your comment about 5,000 more times?
Larry, while i agree with the sentiment of your comment, please don't think for a minute this was something spontaneous.
i'm not here for likes... i'm a human enthusiast and a coldplay fan. I hope that this age of the internet and connectivity can foster more of this and less of the hate and idiosism of todays internet culture.
Well said, Jonny!! :)
These kids will cherish the moment for the rest of their lives 🙌❤️
I just love that Chris is taking it as seriously as everyone else up there.....that is zero ego right there.....
Why has this not gone viral? Amazing
Problably because the one who surprised them was not selena gomez or ariana grande, it's so sad but it's true.
Problably because the one who surprised them was not selena gomez or ariana grande, it's so sad but it's true.
Give it time and this will surpass a million views easy
@@pedgeman You were right
keep sharing
This is why Coldplay is the greatest band of all time.
Shut your mouth and behave, don't be so silly
Exactly!
+Lewis Oak who, dude?
***** haha loser
what? haha shut up
I’ve only just found this. So amazing.
I would have paid top dollar/pounds (I'm a Brit) to have seen a full concert of this. Bloody fantastic as everyone involved was so good and full of confidence. To have cracked how to play that second song was impressive beyond words.
It must've felt so amazing to Chris to sing Twisted Logic with them. When he's smiling, laughing, and looking around he probably felt like he was in middle school again. PURE AMAZING FUN. I freaking love this
Chris Martin plays with an 8th grade band and he still gives you goosebumps.
Is this guy the greatest or what?
This is amazing. A world famous musician making this memorable experience with a bunch of kids. How exciting. What a thrill. Just amazing.
I just love the drummer
:)
Great drummer.. well done :D
I just realized that Chris Martin is just a different version of Mark Zuckerberg
Same here.
Dude😂😂😂
If u mean what I think u mean, that shit's really clever
Dude the kid that sings in the first bit looks like a younger version of Mark Zuckerberg
Probably the Quarantine effect 🤔
That’s what a real pro does: plays and guides the kids and lets them do their thing, supports their efforts so they shine and feel their potential. Respect.
Excellent video. Gracious of Mr.Martin to take part, but those kids are amazing! Well done all.
+Simon Price I totally agree - the kids ROCKED it and proved themselves completely worthy to share the stage.
Thank you!!!
Kids got skills. So cool they got to play with Chris. Whoever made that happen, good on you. Wow
That’s how you inspire the next generation of musicians. Any real artist will do this. It ain’t about you it’s about who follows you😊 not a fan just a fan of this kind of musician ❤
This is the re-make of 'School of Rock' I didn't know I needed.
4:10 that kid on the drums, like holy shit! Awesome.
It's quite a simple beat, it's not that hard...
@@loopy_walrus You are the worst kind of person
Emma Baker I take it you a drummer and also a child? Wow.
Kate Hall Lol. Good for you.
He's out of beat.
What a kind beautiful person Chris is. What joy he brought to those kids through his music. Just witnessed magic.
Thank You God for giving us Chris Martin.
If I was in the audience i would be screamed my head off and then fainted
if i met You i would do the same thing ;)
Toms Svans son of a bitch! You beat me to it.
That seems like the most obvious reaction.
@@martingeniz308 I'm late to the party I had a smart ass answer to.
I'd have lost my mind and just start beating the person next to me ruining the entire thing for everyone.
Drummer is going to get all ladies👏🏻
Projecting on a 16 year old? Ok. 👀 CHRIS MARTIN IS ON STAGE SIR.
raghu magalam on gang
This is fantastic. Hopefully Chris’ humility rubs off on these kids to never feel they are above others, and to share their talent with the next generation.
0:40 “no way” FROM THE BACKGROUND HAD ME ON THE FLOOR🤣🤣
I was kicked out of 8th grade band class for being terrible at clarinet.
Was it for that one time at band camp?
@@fatwheezer4894 worst band camp ever
@@Quinu12 words to live by. If he were my teacher he would have added "people who wear a horn." then hit me in the face with it.
@@bioglassmusic JK Simmons was your teacher too?
@@ColinAverill yes she was
That drummer!! way to go kid
Aitor Albarracin WSJ
So humble of Chris to encourage the next generation and give his time, very down to earth superstar, I love coldplay I m an Irish granny wahoo
I just love Chris Martin. Extremely charismatic and it doesn''t hurt that he is insanely nice.
Can we just take a second to talk about that damn note Chris hit at 12:19 like wtffff
That’s crazy how Chris is giving so much , just for the moment , to be there
You wealth is measured by what you give
Chris Martin supporting kids who remind him of where he was at when he started wanting to play music.... what's not to love ?
Coldplay - OUTSTANDING BAND/GROUP. Even at that, I don’t think they get the play and recognition that they deserve. Their music is deep and moving. Plus - and this is so important to an old guy like me - they are easy to understand. I was a child of the 60’s and 70’s and grew up on fantastic music by incredible musicians. Coldplay is as good as any.
I don’t know who is more honored lol Hats off to Chris Martin for changing their lives in one night.
I'd pass out if Chris freaking Martin showed up omg
same here
The lads are great and Chris Martin is a legend.
Thank you!!!
Thanks!
Leroy O Neill - hell ya!!!
I love their little smiles.
Greetings my beloved friend , thanks for your likes and comments, I have always noticed you. I want you to contact me directly on my email using the Hangout app so we can discuss privately.
Email:.. christopheranthonyjohnmartin3@mail.com
That drummer though....Wow!