Radiohead - Let Down [Piano Cover]

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 2024

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  • @m.zaffonte
    @m.zaffonte 9 місяців тому +21

    In your arrangements you really take the true essence of the songs and give them a whole new life. It’s something so rare to see and it’s what makes your channel so special and great

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому +3

      This is exactly what I'm trying to do so it's very encouraging for me to read this, thank you.

  • @wojtekbehnke9407
    @wojtekbehnke9407 9 місяців тому +12

    Absolutely superb! This album is ingrained in my DNA from the days of over listening to a single album in the 90’s. Every time I hear your renditions, it takes me back to a time when life seemed simpler and music dominated my world. Thank you Alex. You’ve added all the additional counter melodies that often run in my head and some! 😊

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Wojtek, I thought you'd like this one! I worked on this for a really long time, glad you approve.

  • @SoleaGalilei
    @SoleaGalilei 9 місяців тому +5

    I never realized how rhythmically complex this song is, since the vibe is so calm and peaceful. Congratulations on figuring it out! It's a beautiful cover.

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

  • @georgeUpo
    @georgeUpo 9 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful, I love the part towards the end where you managed to get both melodies being sung to be played on the piano

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, glad you like it!

  • @plapbandit
    @plapbandit 9 місяців тому +4

    Such a complicated beast, and you nailed it. Really well done, and thank you as always

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind comment and for listening!

  • @Zarkai_09
    @Zarkai_09 9 місяців тому +2

    One of my favourite songs :)
    I remember trying to find a good piano cover to play along, and getting slightly frustrated because there were none. But the quest is over! Your version is amazing, and I’ll take the time to learn it well. The voicing is also on point as always.
    Thank you Alex!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Heavy Piano has some lovely versions of this song but I felt there was a space for a version that sticks closer to the original. Ixi music has also done a great musical analysis of the track, if that's of interest!

    • @Zarkai_09
      @Zarkai_09 9 місяців тому

      @@aajfranklinI think it was before HeavyPiano’s upload when I was looking for a cover with Synthesia haha
      His version is good, but in my opinion it’s trying to replicate too much the original song, which makes it a bit messy
      And I’ll definitely check the musical analysis, thank you for the suggestion!

  • @nano9285
    @nano9285 9 місяців тому

    That's a tricky one, I never managed a good arrangement when trying to play it but you did flawlesly! One of your best ones in a while.

  • @grooviestthings
    @grooviestthings 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant... I really love the "softness" and precision of your playing style. Very well done.

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks very much! I actually tried to play this song with more energy originally but I found I got too tense and it would always fall apart in the final verse or chorus. So the softness in this case was a requirement!

  • @NotQuiteFirst
    @NotQuiteFirst 9 місяців тому

    Now THAT'S what I call Monday morning! What a treat. And you did a great job with it.

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Hope it sets you off well for the week!

  • @uzumakikarin2226
    @uzumakikarin2226 2 дні тому

    This is beautiful😭

  • @larsniklasson6637
    @larsniklasson6637 5 місяців тому

    Alex is the gift that keeps on giving!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  5 місяців тому

      Too kind, as ever 🙇‍♂️

  • @theGardenhead
    @theGardenhead 9 місяців тому +3

    the best thing ive found on radioheadcirclejerk.
    amazing arrangement. love what you did with the B section of the second verse on your left hand.

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Certainly the best thing I've posted on radioheadcirclejerk. Thanks for your comment, I'm very proud of the left hand in that section. Was a lot of work to get both hands playing those different rhythms together smoothly.

    • @theGardenhead
      @theGardenhead 9 місяців тому

      impressive af. mad respect.@@aajfranklin

  • @gma9504
    @gma9504 9 місяців тому

    I love this cover so much, you really are able to perfom and get such emotion of the original song, btw ok computer is such a good album

  • @DankAirsoft
    @DankAirsoft 9 місяців тому +2

    under-rated af

  • @AdamJenkinsEverything
    @AdamJenkinsEverything 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful arrangement get all those different lines together!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Thanks as always for listening and commenting, Adam

  • @eevelyngr
    @eevelyngr 3 дні тому

    Transport, motorways, and tramlines
    Starting and then stopping
    Taking off and landing
    The emptiest of feelings
    Disappointed people
    Clinging on to bottles
    And when it comes
    It's so, so disappointing
    Let down and hanging around
    Crushed like a bug in the ground
    Let down and hanging around
    Shell smashed, juices flowing
    Wings twitch, legs are going
    Don't get sentimental
    It always ends up drivel
    One day I am gonna grow wings
    A chemical reaction
    Hysterical and useless
    Hysterical and
    Let down and hanging around
    Crushed like a bug in the ground
    Let down and hanging around
    Let down again
    Let down again
    Let down again
    You know, you know where you are with
    You know where you are with
    Floor collapsing
    Floating, bouncing back
    And one day I am gonna grow wings
    A chemical reaction (you know where you are)
    Hysterical and useless (you know where you are)
    Hysterical and (you know where you are)
    Let down and hanging around
    Crushed like a bug in the ground
    Let down and hanging around

  • @nickybhoof
    @nickybhoof Місяць тому +1

    damn, these are great

  • @sovietsquidward3575
    @sovietsquidward3575 8 місяців тому +17

    You wouldn’t by any chance have sheets for this?

  • @The_Cognoscenti
    @The_Cognoscenti 8 місяців тому

    Super amazing! I'd love to see Lift next!!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  8 місяців тому

      I play to do Lift eventually =]

  • @duck87811
    @duck87811 9 місяців тому

    that is awesome thank you so much for doing this song

  • @nthrly
    @nthrly 2 місяці тому

    FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @snooper75017
    @snooper75017 2 місяці тому

    Magnifique. Merci.

  • @garrold7123
    @garrold7123 8 місяців тому

    holy shit THIS IS AMAZING!!! THANKS

  • @KennyWest84
    @KennyWest84 8 місяців тому

    That's it! You got a new follower. Greets from germany!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  7 місяців тому +1

      Greetings from the UK, thank you for enjoying and following!

  • @tr17te
    @tr17te 9 місяців тому

    Amazing

  • @VeronikaPianist
    @VeronikaPianist 9 місяців тому

    This is so beautiful❤

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, means a lot from another pianist.

  • @angelaqian254
    @angelaqian254 8 місяців тому +2

    Can we get the sheet music to this pls?

  • @johnbaines14
    @johnbaines14 9 місяців тому

    You did it! 🎉🎉

  • @jakek.2845
    @jakek.2845 8 місяців тому

    Gorgeous cover. Love your work and your superb song selections. I have yet to hear anybody do a piano cover of Nancy From Now on by Father John misty and I’d kill to see you take it on. Cheers!

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  8 місяців тому +1

      I'll give it a listen and if I enjoy it, you'll see it here eventually.

  • @unknown-cv2vw
    @unknown-cv2vw Місяць тому

    Amazing🙏🏻 would you please tell me what's the key signature? I'd apprecite it, I really loved your cover

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  Місяць тому

      Thank you! Let Down is in A. The verse progression is A - E - F#m - E, aka I - V - VI - V. The chorus (simplified) is D - A - F#m, resolving to E on the last repetition.

  • @rubayatraiyan9477
    @rubayatraiyan9477 9 місяців тому

    Finally 🙏🏼

  • @maximeslz
    @maximeslz 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful cover ! Do you plan on playing Jigsaw Falling Into Place in the future ?

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  7 місяців тому

      That's a hard one so I will only record it when I can do it justice.

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  7 місяців тому +1

      But I used to say the same about Let Down so...

  • @AtaseeBalaji
    @AtaseeBalaji 26 днів тому +1

    Is this piece easy to learn by ear? I’ve never felt the need to use sheet music because I usually learn everything by ear, but im doubting this one

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  26 днів тому

      The challenge with this song is that it's in 4/4 but the arpeggiated piano/guitar parts played by Jonny/Ed are in 5/4, which is hard to get your head around. I arranged this by ear, if that's any encouragement to you, but it wasn't straightforward!

    • @AtaseeBalaji
      @AtaseeBalaji 26 днів тому

      Tysm! What about the instrumental near the middle of the song?

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  26 днів тому

      @AtaseeBalaji that part's easier, no polymeter there.

    • @AtaseeBalaji
      @AtaseeBalaji 25 днів тому

      Thanks !

  • @PochocloDou
    @PochocloDou 6 місяців тому

    I love it❤️❤️❤️
    (Mi piano is broken, I can't fix it and I don't know what to do help)

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  5 місяців тому

      Aah I'm so sorry to hear that! I don't know anything about piano repair but I hope you're able to sort it soon.

  • @stitchgrimly6167
    @stitchgrimly6167 Місяць тому

    The thumbnail for this video shows an EbMaj9. I know that's not in Let Down..

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  Місяць тому

      @@stitchgrimly6167 the lower part of the thumbnail is the same for all my recent videos

  • @jrg4990
    @jrg4990 7 місяців тому

    Are there sheet music for this cover?

    • @aajfranklin
      @aajfranklin  6 місяців тому

      I'm afraid because I do my covers by ear, I don't have sheet music to share.