The Verve BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY acoustic piano & vocal cover

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  • čas přidán 5. 10. 2020
  • Bittersweet Symphony represented the pinnacle of the mid/late 90s "Brit Pop" sound, but the song has long outlasted its era to remain one of the most recognizable anthems in popular music history, going on a quarter century later. Two years ago, composer Richard Ashcroft and the Verve finally gained the legal rights to the song after they were sued (wrongly, in the view of most observers) for ripping off the Rolling Stones' late 60s hit "The Last Time". Incredibly, until 2018, the Verve had not made a dollar in royalties off of their famous creation. A fun & challenging song to try to interpret in solo P&V given the driving repetetive chord pattern and the iconic string sample riff. Like the recent GooGoo Dolls upload, this recording was made in the early days of my channel and has been sitting all the way down at the end of the scroll, so i decided to bump it back up for a bit more exposure. No commercial use.
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Komentáře • 105

  • @RyanLobo
    @RyanLobo Před 3 lety +5

    excellent.........................................................................................👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @1FuriousRose
    @1FuriousRose Před 3 lety +7

    I would love to see your fingers playing this. Thank you for your time playing and posting.

  • @7thangelad586
    @7thangelad586 Před 3 lety +8

    Wonderful!
    I’m reminded of my senior year in high school and of course, the video of this song!

  • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422

    I think you made a great effort with this song. Vocally you sounded very good and the piano-playing was superb. Also you picked a great place for the video because the echo was great. I really liked this video, and I am someone who is usually extremely fussy about music - and to me it sounded very good. You should probably go far in the music industry.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks for that JungleCat, i love it when people appreciate the natural reverb of the room!

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      @@willritter4076: Thank you. And please feel free to look in at my own videos where I am doing some singing.

  • @mirellocampo
    @mirellocampo Před 3 lety +3

    Your voice is beautiful and the piano playing is wonderful! Amazing cover :)

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety +1

      hey Mirell thanks a lot for your kind compliment & support. Hope all is good with you, cheers.

  • @johnennontucker3555
    @johnennontucker3555 Před 2 lety +2

    I came from Coldplay's video with Richard Ashcroft and saw your comment, made the right choice to check this out, great cover!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety

      hey John thanks a lot for riding over and for your kind support. Cheers, hope all is well.

  • @TheMurphycrew2
    @TheMurphycrew2 Před 3 lety +1

    I subbed. Great job. Please keep the 🔥 we need it more than ever🖖

  • @space7220
    @space7220 Před 3 lety +3

    I enjoyed it, thanks for reaching out to me that time. Wish you well too.

  • @joshgale1518
    @joshgale1518 Před 3 lety +2

    great version of a Brit Pop powerhouse... well done sir!!!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Josh thanks for that endorsement man! Cheers to you.

  • @Matt-rq3bu
    @Matt-rq3bu Před 2 měsíci

    Came here due to your recommendation, great cover!

  • @nomenetasaili7339
    @nomenetasaili7339 Před 2 lety +2

    Love it. Great rendition. Not easy trying to simplify a complex musical arrangement but you did. Love the voice as well.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem

      Nomeneta thanks a lot for the ear time & comment. Definitely put in some work on this one. Hope all is well.

  • @jessikatkins1173
    @jessikatkins1173 Před 3 lety +3

    Very impressive. You have a powerful voice and are an exceptional pianist. Glad I
    listened...from a fan not so
    far from The Verve's infamous
    Bittersweet video. ✌

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Jessica thanks so much for your ear time & kind endorsement! Cheers :-)

    • @jessikatkins1173
      @jessikatkins1173 Před 3 lety

      @@willritter4076
      You're most welcome. Just enjoying your rendition again as I reply.
      👍

  • @BennilocoLoves
    @BennilocoLoves Před 3 lety +3

    Took you up on your invitation..👍 I have a music play list as well..😉💃🎶🎸 Glad I stopped by!! Cheers from the high desert! 🌵🐢☀️

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      Benniloco thanks a lot for the ear time up on the high desert!

  • @stephanieb.4143
    @stephanieb.4143 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this!!! Awesome piano playing!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem

      hey Stephanie thanks for that kind endorsement! Hope all is well.

  • @ailenbravo6425
    @ailenbravo6425 Před 2 lety +1

    Increíble representación de esta canción que pasan los años y me sigue emocionando de la misma manera. Felicitaciones que talento!! 👏👏👏👏 Saludos desde Argentina

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem

      cheers to you Ailen! Saludos to you! Congratulations for the World Cup!

  • @lorenzoboselli1725
    @lorenzoboselli1725 Před 3 lety +3

    I found this video thanks to a comment under the smells like teen spirits video .
    Awesome cover man .

  • @chrisweir2524
    @chrisweir2524 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic!!

  • @volcanicowlsong7322
    @volcanicowlsong7322 Před 3 lety +1

    I came here from your comment on crash powers Radiohead video and I don't regret it I hope you get big soon buddy you deserve it! I also really wish I learned the piano it's such a beautiful instrument.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Volcanic Owl greatly appreciate you taking time to come over & comment, word to you sir!

  • @bavar11an
    @bavar11an Před 3 lety

    This is one of my five favorite songs from The Verve. I love it. Great cover 👌🏻

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      thanks Josef... you must be an aficionado if you know 5 songs by the Verve. Great band but not mainstream except for the Symphony.

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful version. Will.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem

      hey Ratter thanks for the ear time & checking in with me. Hope all is good.

    • @ratter531
      @ratter531 Před rokem

      @@willritter4076 Hello yo you yes it has been a very long time to hear from you hope you are well and safe, our world has become insane, Love you you from a Viet Nam vet , age 72 I am ok the nightmares of killing are with me every 24n hours Love ya Brother.❤❤

  • @bearcatracing007
    @bearcatracing007 Před 3 lety +1

    Sweet as man

  • @MrAsh291
    @MrAsh291 Před 3 lety +1

    I LOVE THIS 🥰

  • @percyolivas1128
    @percyolivas1128 Před 3 lety +2

    wow ... sweet piano cover

  • @alexjuliodemorais
    @alexjuliodemorais Před 2 lety +2

    Very good, friend 👏🙂👍

  • @sdrtcacgnrjrc
    @sdrtcacgnrjrc Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks, always enjoy your videos.
    These "babe" channels are becoming a real pita....

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +2

      hey Tom good to hear from you. Those comments disappeared after a couple days.

  • @saoget7662
    @saoget7662 Před 3 lety

    Your comment on the original video got me here.
    Great job sir!! Great job!!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety

      Sao thanks a lot for riding over here! Word to you man.

    • @saoget7662
      @saoget7662 Před 2 lety

      @@willritter4076 No problem sir. It was certainly a nice piece. Worth making the ride. I applaud you, and I officially become a subscriber.

  • @amechavez9862
    @amechavez9862 Před 3 lety

    💛

  • @Achilles4029
    @Achilles4029 Před 3 lety +1

    love this!

  • @Melanie_Star
    @Melanie_Star Před 3 lety

    I hadn't heard this song in ages, it sounds beautiful well done 👏🏼🔊🎶🎵🎶👏🏼
    I am also a pianist & I teach too. I don't sing though 😏. I'm definitely going to find the sheet music for this as soon as possible & learn to play it ✌🏼💫

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      hey thanks for listening Mel... i'm not sure what the sheet music is going to tell you, best of luck with it.

  • @locksmithone
    @locksmithone Před 3 lety +1

    I read a comment of yours on the cover of Electric Blue by The Killers, and came to check out your covers. Nicely done, sir!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +2

      Locksmith thanks for riding over, they did an excellent job on that one! Word to you.

  • @MissChanandlerBong1
    @MissChanandlerBong1 Před 2 lety

    That sounded great.

  • @luciddreamer4938
    @luciddreamer4938 Před 3 lety

    Yep excellent didnt disappoint

  • @rkirich
    @rkirich Před 3 lety

    wow!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      thanks Rita, how are you doing? Glad to hear from you :-)

    • @rkirich
      @rkirich Před 3 lety

      @@willritter4076 pretty good, and you? Are you in Kiev?

  • @mkilner
    @mkilner Před 3 lety +2

    Im over from the Colbert plug!...it worked, Great playing and singing!...maybe get a microphone! 👏🏻😎🎼

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      Martin thanks for riding over! I probably owe Colbert like a hundred grand by now :-)

  • @unclesam6764
    @unclesam6764 Před 3 lety +1

    No no, no no no. Gives me an evening to remember good songs like this. vocals were less dominant than the piano imho👍

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      Brilimbo thanks man, i appreciate the ear time!

  • @Jonssi05
    @Jonssi05 Před 2 lety +1

    Came from Nirvanas smells like teen spirit that some nice cover

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety +1

      Dassen thanks a lot for riding over man. Cheers.

  • @amancalledsun92
    @amancalledsun92 Před 3 lety

    no comments - very good cover!

  • @mikah439
    @mikah439 Před 3 lety

    Really great job, you are pretty good

  • @neilbondad9477
    @neilbondad9477 Před 2 lety

    A very good rendition!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před rokem

      Neil thanks a lot for that valuable ear time man! Hope all is good.

  • @Speaker264
    @Speaker264 Před 2 lety

    Gr8 work m8!

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 2 lety

      hey Slava thanks for your support man!

    • @Speaker264
      @Speaker264 Před 2 lety

      @@willritter4076 no problem mate, keep up the good work!
      Greetings from Russia, btw.

  • @MARCIO-PUMA-MG
    @MARCIO-PUMA-MG Před 2 lety

    His voice is very similar to Elton John's. With piano accompaniment it is even more similar.

  • @gabrielcedres2693
    @gabrielcedres2693 Před 3 lety +1

    omg, i love u

  • @mikah439
    @mikah439 Před 3 lety

    also you are a good singer

  • @facundobarizone5114
    @facundobarizone5114 Před 3 lety

    Ta weno 👍_😎
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  • @bluebellrose2293
    @bluebellrose2293 Před 3 lety +1

    I read a comment of yours on a live performance of Radiohead’s Creep. Your piano playing is really great, especially since you’re singing too; I also really love your voice, but to improve more you should probably learn to sing from your chest and not your throat- especially since that’s unhealthy in the long term.

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      Bluebell
      There are about two ways to sing - chest-voice and head-voice - as well as many styles. But it can get complicated for a lay-person. And I have heard about many professional singers getting vocal damage and needing surgery.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Bluebell thanks for checking in with me, cheers!

  • @1mmickk
    @1mmickk Před 3 lety +1

    You asked Dire Staits fans to watch your video, Ive watched a few. Your Piano is growing,l but you need a few singing lessons.
    Thats not a criticism, every singer has lessons. Get the Diaphram working and all will be good. At present, your singing with your throat. All the best mate.

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      Australian Opal: The "diaphragm" is part of the throat.

    • @1mmickk
      @1mmickk Před 3 lety

      @@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Nope, not for singing.

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      @@1mmickk
      Do you mean the diaphragm is not for singing? Then why did you tell him to get his diaphragm working and all will be good? To a non-professional singer this is confusing.

  • @craigbrackenridge8454
    @craigbrackenridge8454 Před 3 lety

    Being honest, your tone doesn't match that song, I'm no expert.. I can just about talk never mind sing, you've obviously got talent. try sound of silence, bit harder than S&G and a bit less than Disturbed..

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety

      hey Craig thanks for listening & checking in with that suggestion. Cheers.

  • @rustypebble6196
    @rustypebble6196 Před 3 lety +1

    I want to like it but I can't sorry mate. I don't enjoy the tone of your voice. Can still appreciate your expression. You have some musical talent. Especially with the piano and keyboard.

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076  Před 3 lety +1

      It's all good man thanks for coming by.

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      Rusty: I find it strange that you said that - because I am usually extremely fussy about music, and even I think he was very good with this song, both with the piano and vocally too. He made a big effort here. But can you do better?
      I am surprised Will did not get annoyed from such judgement.

    • @wintermute8315
      @wintermute8315 Před 3 lety

      @@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 You don't need to be able to do better to be allowed to criticise something or provide feedback. This commenter did so rather politely, so it's not surprising at all that the pianist took it as such. For you to expect otherwise is more an issue with you and the way you interact with people than anything.
      Personally, I'm not a fan of his vocals either, they sound forced. He's definitely talented, but still rough.

    • @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422
      @bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 Před 3 lety

      @@wintermute8315: I don't know why you feel the need to waste time sticking up for this Rusty guy. I think he is "confused" about what he likes and doesn't like. And he probably does not possess much appreciation either - regardless of how good something sounds or looks etc - as the vast majority of "guys" are this way. Maybe this is why "you" can see his side - because you share what/whatever is inside his head.
      If I should live to be a hundred, I still cannot fathom you guys.
      But, if you are female (which I doubt it) you sure do come across like a guy (not a good thing).
      As for the musician here, I would assume that he couldn't be bothered that much about his type, because he has much better things to do with his time.

    • @wintermute8315
      @wintermute8315 Před 3 lety

      @@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 I'm notsticking up for him, I'm talking down to you. Big difference.
      This musician posts in comments sections all across CZcams asking for people to check out his covers and provide feedback. This guy above did that, politely, and the musician appreciated his honesty. A perfectly normal human interaction.
      The fact that you have such an issue with it is just bizarre, frankly.
      And I don't know why you felt the need to butt in with your unrequested, unhelpful opinion.