Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees (Piano Cover by Josh Cohen)

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  • čas přidán 11. 01. 2017
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    Published by Radiohead's publisher Faber Music, the band-approved songbook contains eleven improvised solo piano tracks arranged by Josh Cohen and features artwork on the front cover and throughout the book by Radiohead artist Stanley Donwood.
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    Arranged and Performed by Josh Cohen
    Composed by Thomas Yorke, Edward O’Brien, Colin Greenwood, Jonathan Greenwood and Philip Selway
    © Warner Chappell Music Ltd. All Rights Reserved
    By kind permission of Warner Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd
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Komentáře • 411

  • @joshcohenmusic
    @joshcohenmusic  Před 4 měsíci +3

    2024 update! New Radiohead piano tutorials and songbook coming soon! emergencypianohotline.com

  • @stewdogg42
    @stewdogg42 Před 4 lety +358

    At my office there was this tall indoor tree plant thing. I never saw anyone water it so I would water it once a week. This went on for about 6 months. One day I went to water it and there was a hand written sign on the plant which read “Please stop watering this tree. It’s made of plastic. “. My co-workers dedicated this song to me.

    • @em111191
      @em111191 Před 4 lety +22

      this is so sweet

    • @robert-andrehache9195
      @robert-andrehache9195 Před 3 lety +10

      Funny and ironic at the same time

    • @isaacleeper3127
      @isaacleeper3127 Před 3 lety +11

      I feel this is a metaphor for how most employers view their employees. Why be nice or respectful? They're just a fake plastic tree.

    • @kusuma176
      @kusuma176 Před 2 lety +3

      oh man that was roamantically tragic

    • @adamlandas
      @adamlandas Před 2 lety +3

      @@kusuma176 I did the same thing to one of my parents "plants". Took some time for me to figure it out. I'm not a smart man.

  • @emresener3109
    @emresener3109 Před 7 lety +440

    what I really like about your covers is that you can strip down a radiohead song to just a piano arrangement and still maintain all of its qualities as a complete song. I never once said "I wish he had played this bit differently". A stunning performance as always.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +46

      Thanks for the kind words, Emre. The tracks have so much substance in them, it makes them super easy to translate on to the piano effectively. Appreciate your support!

    • @m2goingcyclic541
      @m2goingcyclic541 Před 4 lety +10

      @@joshcohenmusic , I genuinely appreciate the humility. Being a fledgling piano player myself, I can attest that there's nothing easy about what you do. Thank you for adding a little beauty to the world.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 4 lety +6

      You’re most welcome ✌️

  • @pearljamlover
    @pearljamlover Před 3 lety +9

    My mom sort of has a memory loss issue. there's this one reference in a video game of this song I like to show her since Radiohead is one of the big things she loves and remembers. I love seeing her face light up every time I show her, sometimes she remembers that I've shown her before but most of the time she forgets completely.

    • @pepaxxxsvinka3379
      @pepaxxxsvinka3379 Před 3 lety +4

      It is so sad to read, but at the same time heartwarming, I wish happiness to you and your mom!
      also, nice flag on the background, I relate

  • @AlejandroShredderDJ
    @AlejandroShredderDJ Před 7 lety +37

    One of my favorites Radiohead tunes of all times, but this cover is a whole new experience. Beautiful in every way

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +2

      Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the music 😄

  • @jenfiorentino613
    @jenfiorentino613 Před rokem +7

    How I wish this song had been included in your book... so beautiful!

  • @enricobrasil
    @enricobrasil Před 5 lety +26

    This cover sounds like the work Radiohead would do nowadays: much more complete and full of subtleties. A masterpiece. Congrats, and thank you for sharing this!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 5 lety +3

      You're most welcome, Enrico. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @Toycey123
    @Toycey123 Před 5 lety +9

    That resolution at 1:54 was so warm it made me tear up instantly.

  • @vrcr8640
    @vrcr8640 Před 3 lety +5

    Holds just as much emotion in the vocals of Thom Yorke in the actual song.

  • @joya9057
    @joya9057 Před 7 lety +43

    ugh ur radiohead covers seriously give me life you play with such expression !!

  • @terriblecrayon
    @terriblecrayon Před 7 lety +70

    I listen to this to cry and feel better about life. Thank you. :)

  • @nikitasavitsky8713
    @nikitasavitsky8713 Před 6 lety +7

    It sounds fantastic. So soft and not boring like it often happens with piano covers.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks, Nikita. Glad you enjoyed the music ✌️

  • @johndavidfondevilla-fajila2725

    Tears in my eyes. Thank You Josh for this.

  • @peter7kovac
    @peter7kovac Před 7 lety +190

    You make me want to learn to play the piano.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +46

      Awesome. Are you going to make it a reality?

    • @peter7kovac
      @peter7kovac Před 7 lety +41

      Josh Cohen Already in progress. :)

    • @REGULARKev12
      @REGULARKev12 Před 5 lety +1

      @@peter7kovac Hows it going?

    • @peter7kovac
      @peter7kovac Před 5 lety +15

      @@REGULARKev12 pretty well actually :) I never learned sheet music however, so I play everything by ear, but I've made progress.

    • @osamabinladen824
      @osamabinladen824 Před 5 lety +12

      @@peter7kovac That's awesome. 🙂 As a classical guitarist, we're on the same gang! I don't like to rely on sheet music. I couldn't feel the essence of the song once I read them on paper. I like it the way it is, in it's melancholic form we call as sound. 😊

  • @Ignitionator
    @Ignitionator Před 7 lety +21

    Incredible voicing on some of these chords, especially in the intro. Going to try learning this rendition.

  • @sgouropan302
    @sgouropan302 Před 7 lety +46

    Josh you are on fire!!!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +8

      It does help to be on annual leave. It's been an enjoyable week of recording :-)

  • @G00N3R100
    @G00N3R100 Před 4 lety +5

    I used to love this song, I played it in good times, I played it in bad times. One day I didn't play it anymore, you gave me a reason to love this song, once again.
    Thank you.

  • @Vesperon
    @Vesperon Před 5 lety +6

    I ALWAYS cry when I listen to your music.
    Two things I love about your arrangements: the dynamic range (when it gets quiet again after the climax....omg im balling ), and the perfect syncopation and subdivisions of the main chords

  • @jasonpierce9796
    @jasonpierce9796 Před 7 lety +50

    I rarely make comments on CZcams, but I had to tell you that your arrangements resonate in my soul and I play them on loop for hours at a time. Your talent is inspiring!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +5

      Hey Jason, thanks for the kind words. Glad that you're enjoying the clips. Appreciate the support! 😀

    • @pepaxxxsvinka3379
      @pepaxxxsvinka3379 Před 3 lety +1

      absolutely agree!

  • @joseph.r1122
    @joseph.r1122 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this song. Great job!

  • @erockindaworld
    @erockindaworld Před 5 lety +1

    This is absolutely wonder. I love your work and please keep it up. These are incredible

  • @themaligos_
    @themaligos_ Před 6 lety +1

    Wow. Goosebumps! Amazing work mate!

  • @GinniWallin
    @GinniWallin Před 4 lety +1

    This is so beautiful and it really touched me, I cried at the end ❤️

  • @yolandaf9638
    @yolandaf9638 Před 7 lety +52

    You man josh whY DO YOU ALWAYS SOMEHOW UPLOAD MY FAVOURITE RADIOHEAD SONGS IM SHOOK

  • @alfaheston
    @alfaheston Před 4 lety

    Beautifully done, cheers mate.

  • @claireevans8140
    @claireevans8140 Před 2 lety +1

    The expression is what makes these covers the gems they are. The voicing makes the melody lines sing. I enjoy them immensely- thank you for your work recording and scoring the songbook.

  • @saralamarti7916
    @saralamarti7916 Před 4 lety

    you play piano with such calm and serenity. I love it

  • @erinshorey3224
    @erinshorey3224 Před 6 lety +6

    I've only just discovered your channel, oh my god, I've been missing out. As a pianist myself, I'm so jealous of the talent you have. You're incredible!

  • @piob9801
    @piob9801 Před 6 lety +3

    This is a beautiful cover. You are blessed my friend. Thank you.

  • @evantapper5924
    @evantapper5924 Před 5 lety

    Marvelous. Thank you.

  • @thegreatmistersuzuki4147
    @thegreatmistersuzuki4147 Před 7 lety +4

    this is so perfect, exactly what i needed, thank you so much :)

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😀

  • @irmalawless9207
    @irmalawless9207 Před 5 lety +1

    What an amazing version of an all time classic song by Radiohead...

  • @AKAtAGG
    @AKAtAGG Před 4 lety +1

    Maybe my favourite song ever, seen them play it live multiple times and this is such a beautiful version i kinda want them to use this from now on.

  • @rogerso.1020
    @rogerso.1020 Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you for sharing! Love these

  • @loganbirdsong6424
    @loganbirdsong6424 Před 7 lety +1

    I have just come across your channel and I can't stop watching. Once again music has left me in awe. You keep up the good work.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying the tracks! 😄

  • @johncola6076
    @johncola6076 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic.Congratulations to you for your musical abilities. Beautiful.

  • @liz-on8243
    @liz-on8243 Před 7 lety +6

    This gave me chills and soothed me at the same time
    I love everything about your channel! Listening to your marvelous covers and watching your beautiful hands playing the piano makes me real happy

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      That's awesome to hear. Thanks for supporting the channel and glad that you're enjoying the clips! 😃

  • @cjeb673
    @cjeb673 Před 6 lety +15

    4:46 hit me like a train, just as the original does. You have an amazing way of breaking down a song and piecing it back together to make it even better. Haunting. Also, more Sigur Ros ❤️

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the request, Caleb. Pretty keen to work on some more SR!

    • @cjeb673
      @cjeb673 Před 6 lety

      Josh Cohen Awesome!! I can’t wait to listen. There are so many great melodic tunes by Sigur Ros, but one I have in mind is Olsen Olsen. I think you’d do the song a great service. Another great musician to consider covering is Sufjan Stevens. If you haven’t heard any of his music, I would absolutely recommend him.

  • @diodinata5285
    @diodinata5285 Před 5 lety +1

    😢brilliant, You have got a nice chord, it really makes touched my soul.
    Best radiohead cover.
    Thank you for sharing this

  • @Robert-gr4mi
    @Robert-gr4mi Před 7 lety +16

    This is my favorite channel on CZcams. Thanks for the good work josh

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +1

      You're welcome, Robert. Thanks for your support!

  • @renanvilanova2591
    @renanvilanova2591 Před měsícem

    My god, this performance is beyond amazing!!! Cheers from Brazil

  • @mohamedbahdine
    @mohamedbahdine Před 7 lety +1

    Excellent as usual Josh! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful covers. So peaceful.. :)

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      You're most welcome, Mohamed. Thanks for listening!

  • @johnterencejr
    @johnterencejr Před 3 lety +2

    Jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Thank you so much.

  • @jasoneddington6765
    @jasoneddington6765 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you so much for doing these songs I really appreciate your interpretation of these songs and it certainly goes without saying you are extremely talented. I’ve always loved these songs but it’s like falling in love with them again when done on the piano like this

  • @doyoumusicmuch1678
    @doyoumusicmuch1678 Před 7 lety +1

    Blown away. Lovely.

  • @enriquepazcontreras112
    @enriquepazcontreras112 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @lauralee8652
    @lauralee8652 Před 4 lety +1

    So excited that your songbook is done!

  • @fabi_briefs
    @fabi_briefs Před 7 lety +13

    Incredible!!! You're the best! Fake Plastic Trees is my music favorite, I stayed happy to see you play ♡ Thanks for your job!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +3

      You're welcome, Fabiana. Thanks for your support!

  • @AngelAngel-bl2vn
    @AngelAngel-bl2vn Před 4 lety +4

    This just cleans my soul. Thank's Josh.

  • @tiagofrazao1219
    @tiagofrazao1219 Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing Josh!! Thank you so much.

  • @wesleyhobson791
    @wesleyhobson791 Před 4 lety

    Utterly beautiful...

  • @kritgaudart3604
    @kritgaudart3604 Před 7 lety +1

    love all this songs from your piano...

  • @NatOrThan
    @NatOrThan Před 4 lety +1

    I'm crying ;-; so beatiful

  • @dariocarmona1031
    @dariocarmona1031 Před 5 lety

    Incredyble! So perfect

  • @soul637
    @soul637 Před 7 lety +2

    Damn dude didn't expect this to sound great on the piano! Then again its you so everything sounds great. Keep up the good work dude

  • @irineugritlet2759
    @irineugritlet2759 Před 3 lety

    Simply fantastic performance. It makes my life happier. Thank you!

  • @syedabdulhabibfaiz4804

    Love this! a beautiful version of Fake Plastic Tree.

  • @TYSLYS
    @TYSLYS Před 6 lety +1

    BEAUTIFUL MAN .... beautiful ...

  • @geovannicastillo9604
    @geovannicastillo9604 Před 7 lety +7

    I love your piano covers. They are very sentimental and make me cry. Thank you for your amazing work you had done.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      You're most welcome, Geovanni. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😄

  • @StuAus
    @StuAus Před 7 lety +5

    Gorgeous, just gorgeous. Thanks to you mate.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome, Stuart. Thanks for checking out the channel 😀

  • @alejandrogillick6788
    @alejandrogillick6788 Před 5 lety +1

    beautiful, bravo !!

  • @tylerjorgensen3431
    @tylerjorgensen3431 Před 6 lety +3

    I love that it keeps the emotional goal of the music for me. Thanks Josh for allowing me to connect to the feelings I had buried.

  • @elvisharom
    @elvisharom Před 2 měsíci

    5:10 touches the soul

  • @archismanbiswas3423
    @archismanbiswas3423 Před 7 lety +2

    Brilliant man. This is my all time favourite Radiohead song. Love you bro.

  • @sharoncelani5594
    @sharoncelani5594 Před 7 lety +1

    expresses so much, my favourite cover ever

  • @Highland_Moo
    @Highland_Moo Před 2 lety +1

    My new favourite channel. Watched this from my home in the Scottish highlands and it’s simply beautiful - I quite often get bored and skip halfway through a video but I watched this all the way through and subscribed. 👍🏻❤️

  • @lojupitermoon
    @lojupitermoon Před 4 lety +2

    I literally kneel for your covers

  • @PietroAlejandro
    @PietroAlejandro Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing cover !! I wish I could play piano like you do man. Keep going !

  • @nh87toosmart
    @nh87toosmart Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for making beautiful Radiohead piano covers........ I grew up listening to Radiohead. I first discovered your 'No Surprises' cover, though the arrangement is slightly different, but yet it is perfect. So perfect that your cover brings lots of good old memories to me........ even moves me to tears sometimes. There's something about your piano arrangement.....it is like telling a story. Keep up the good work Josh!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      Thanks very much for the kind words and your support, Norlina. Glad you've been enjoying the covers!

  • @tpblue11
    @tpblue11 Před 7 lety +1

    Wow simply wow thank you mate for this

  • @Naveh_O
    @Naveh_O Před 7 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @verrru
    @verrru Před 5 lety

    I have no words how this is beautiful...and you have great taste. Addictive chanel!

  • @tural7355
    @tural7355 Před 7 lety +3

    The song fits piano so well, it's as if this was primarily written for it. A lot of that has to do with your dynamic playing of course, thank you for this.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😀

  • @kaii8985
    @kaii8985 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi I just wanted to comment that your videos have helped me so so much as I’ve taught myself piano. I’ve been a musician for a few years prior to picking up the instrument, but watching your videos closely and studying them really helped me develop a heart for arrangement. Just wanted to stop in and say that-so thank you so much :)

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 2 lety

      You’re most welcome. Glad it’s helped you out x

  • @julianbox12
    @julianbox12 Před 7 lety +1

    Amazing! Thanks for this

  • @aksy970
    @aksy970 Před rokem +1

    i saw this about 5 years ago. forgot to give it a like. here it is! Well done!

  • @marinhoutube
    @marinhoutube Před 7 lety +4

    wow!

  • @ronaldwong1819
    @ronaldwong1819 Před měsícem +1

    Wow. Amazing mate

  • @xxecnamorxx
    @xxecnamorxx Před 7 lety +7

    This is beautiful! 😍

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks very much. Glad you're enjoying the tracks!

  • @marioskyjuicemonster
    @marioskyjuicemonster Před 7 lety +4

    One word...
    Beautiful

  • @PhilippeCorthout
    @PhilippeCorthout Před 7 lety +1

    Damn... goosebumbs all over.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      Haha awesome to hear that the track had that effect on you. Thanks for watching / listening 😄

  • @TheTatoca
    @TheTatoca Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for sharing!! This is so beautiful!!! :)
    Hugs from Brazil

  • @acesnofafar
    @acesnofafar Před 5 lety

    Fantastic!!

  • @ACSMusicSounds
    @ACSMusicSounds Před 4 lety

    this is really beautiful ❤

  • @leolair4684
    @leolair4684 Před rokem

    Really beautiful

  • @_rsquared
    @_rsquared Před 4 lety

    this is insanely beautiful. so happy I stumbled across. rock on friend

  • @KaterynaChernyshova
    @KaterynaChernyshova Před 6 lety +2

    This is so adorable! 😄 If I could play what I wanted all the time...

  • @jackyluk760
    @jackyluk760 Před 7 lety +1

    keep going on Josh ! you rock!

  • @contramundum2.0paradigmshi10

    Listening to this a day removed from walking away from a serious car accident..a gash on my leg required 10 stiches..but I'm thankful both drivers walked away. Most Radiohead songs don't lack any somberness or emotion..but Josh amazingly added both to this rendition. God bless you all.

  • @Nox.INkRecords
    @Nox.INkRecords Před 18 dny

    Brilliant cover.

  • @oztish
    @oztish Před rokem

    Spectacular ❤

  • @MegaSockenschuss
    @MegaSockenschuss Před 5 lety

    just wow

  • @Duke4nderson
    @Duke4nderson Před 3 lety +2

    Bro! May I never know you, but a want to thank for this cover... with Every note I feel peace and joy in my heart and this make me a better person... mostly in my darkest hours
    Thanks!!!

  • @rhiannon1435
    @rhiannon1435 Před 7 lety +3

    such a beautiful cover of my favourite radiohead song, well done!

  • @__Dany
    @__Dany Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful.

  • @user-vs5ew3vl6m
    @user-vs5ew3vl6m Před 3 lety

    When a beautifull song play by beautifull fingers and soul.

  • @hayward213
    @hayward213 Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing work mate, keep it up!!

  • @user-rv9ld3mq1d
    @user-rv9ld3mq1d Před 6 lety

    amazing, you made a new song. a perfect song.

  • @petercah
    @petercah Před 7 lety +4

    this is incredible...I've listened to it about 60 times now...astonishing work!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      Thanks so much, Peter. Glad you liked it. Have a great week ahead!

    • @petercah
      @petercah Před 7 lety +1

      Still listening :)....you probably get hammered with 'requests' but there are two songs I think you would recreate brilliantly. From the same time period 1) Massive Attack Unfinished Symphony 2) Manics - Design for Life

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  Před 7 lety

      Hi Peter, I know it's not your requested track, but you might like this: czcams.com/video/Ks6VH3rtPRc/video.html

  • @larissa7167
    @larissa7167 Před 7 lety +2

    Maravilhoso, J. Cohen, maravilhoso!