Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover) | James Gilmour
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Live acoustic cover of Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush.
One mic, no overdubs.
A few people have asked me how to play this version of the song. With permission, a viewer (Gerard Montalat) has kindly tabbed out the song based on my interpretation. Here's the link if you want to have a go: • Running Up That Hill
Also, I wanted to say thanks for the positive response the vid has received. Kate Bush is one of my favourite artists, and though this version obviously can't come close to the original, it's my way of communicating my love of her music. I imagine anyone watching this is also a fan of hers, and I'm stoked you guys approve. Thanks!
Easily the best cover I've ever heard of anyone doing this song.
I still come to this songs cover like i did years ago, and your harmonics are still as clean as ever and its still just as hauntingly beautiful. ❤
You are a phenomenal musician. In her original discussion on this song she used making a deal with god to emphasize the importance/seriousness of the desire to experience the tribulations of the opposite sex. ))Mars..vs..Venus(( You bring an abundance of gravitas and soulfulness to this song that I think pulls at that central theme. thank you x 100 I love your version.
I hadn't even considered it on that level. Very inciteful! Thanks for the kind words.
I know it will take a while, but this cover makes me so excited to learn how to play guitar. I love this song, and your cover of it is beautiful.
Seven years later! Tell us about your journey!
Wow! What rock was I under when this cover came out!😮
Brilliant! 👏👏👏.....how good are those harmonics, fantastic cover!
Yep, I'm one of those original Kate Bush fans from the eighties! Gee there was some good music around then! 😊👌
It's as if every time I listened to the original there was this chest-tightening melancholy hidden inside the the track by Kate Bush and it takes this one man, one mic and a guitar to open the pandora's box and let the hard, fluttering, simple core of the song pour out.
Wow Sean, that comment is a Beautiful bit of imagery. Just had to say so, thanks.
Couldn't have said it any better!
Holy shit this is the best cover I ever saw
I hope with the recently popularity of this song you get some more credit! And thank you for the tabs! I'll be playing this by next week!
Its been 2 weeks, how's your practicing going dude? Imma start learning it now
@@Swan234 Haha same :)
Where tabs ? Ta
Is there tabs for this james thanks
I’d like the tabs too!
A sublime harmonic my brother....
Fuckin' inspired...
So clean...
Kate Bush was actually discovered by David Gilmour... now I discover a new Gilmour by Kate Bush. Circle of life
This is what a cover should be: very different to the original but with all the original passion and feeling! Amazing!
U look like a Krishna devotee. Very nice harmonics
Love this ♥ Awesome work!
captured the essesecence
stranger things!
mm to see the name gilmour next to kate bush is not a surprise :P
I see what you did there ....
amazing!!!!! absolutely amazing!!!!!! thankyou so much for tham moments. I'll be here very often!!!! kasia
It doesn't hurt me.
Do you want to feel how it feels?
Do you want to know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?
You, it's you and me.
If I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
Be running up that building.
If I only could, oh
You don't want to hurt me,
But see how deep the bullet lies.
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder.
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts.
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You, you and me.
It's you and me won't be unhappy.
If I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
Be running up that building,
If I only could, oh
C'mon, baby, c'mon darling,
Let me steal this moment from you now.
C'mon, angel, c'mon, c'mon, darling,
Let's exchange the experience, oh
And if I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.
If I only could,
I'd make a deal with God,
And I'd get him to swap our places,
Be running up that road,
Be running up that hill,
With no problems.
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
If I only could,
Be running up that hill
Dear James, I'm Brazilian and I don't speak your language yet, but I would like to say that I really like this song and I thought your interpretation was amazing! Congratulations. I'm going to try to learn to play this song, just like you do.
Thank You Stranger Things, for keep this song alive nowadays and for bringing me here! What brilliant cover!
Gay as fark comment!
One of the more stranger things I've read here. This cover is great and this song has been a classic since it was a hit regularly played on MTV in the 1980s. It's never needed to be kept alive, because it never lost any of it's life to music fans. But maybe younger people were not familiar with it until it became used on TV recently.
@@subs4794 come on, You know most of young people don’t listen to 80’s music regularly and probably don’t know many of the top hits
Gilmore is a suited surname. Incredible guitar work.
This cover is really introspective, and not something I really expected, as if you were telling another story between the lines of the original. Well done! :)
I literally just discovered Kate Bush during this quarantine mess (this exact song actually, and oddly enough via a UA-cam suggestion when I watched the video of Falling by Julee Cruise from the Twin Peaks soundtrack), and I've literally been blown away by her. This song came out 2 years before I was even born, but it could seriously have been recorded yesterday. I don't think there's anything dated about it. The number of young artists covering it now definitely attests to that.
Easily the best cover I've seen !
Well in that case you can't have seen "Me and Deboe" cover of this track, also on UA-cam check it out you'll be converted, Guaranteed... possibly.
@@jameslong9921that one is good too. But this guy is by himself and he just nails every single note
James, this is absolutely beautiful. Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Thank you, sir.
Haven't listened to this cover in a long time... out of all the UA-cam covers of this song (and there are a lot of them), yours still resonates with me the most. It surpasses them all... I'm sure Kate would be proud. Cheers...
I completely agree. I would imagine that Kate would love such an emotionally honest and personal cover this classic.
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Your interpretation of this song is just amazing, I love it so much!! :)
Very hard to sing using this type of techniques or skill... I Appreciate
Beautiful. You should be making more videos. I’m subscribing, just in. Case you come back 🤞
Wow, very impressive. Amazing job.
I love how you have made this your own. Made all the more poignant for me because our 29 year old daughter Paris tragically died in July; not long after having seeing the episode of Stranger Things this song featured in. That line "If I only could I'd make a deal with God and get him to swap our places" takes on a whole new meaning for me now. Thank you.
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️
@@dylanshadrach2015 Thank you
I haven't James' nor Kate's talent, but I'm learning to play and sing this song. I am a dad as you are Guy. So when I quietly perform this song for nobody, just into the Universe, I shall hold you and Paris in my heart and hope it brings you and your family and Paris peace somehow. Somehow indeed. I am very sorry for your loss and I shed a tear in hopes I can carry some measure of that loss for you. Even for a second to 'swap places'.
@@billherbert4961 That is so touching, thank you. It means a lot that people care. Bless you. Keep at it with the guitar. It's one of those things where you never stop learning.
Paris will be in my prayers tonight Guy. Very sorry for your loss.
A beautiful cover thanks dude
I see that you filmed this on Giedi Prime
Who's listening in 2020? Great cover James! Stunning!
About to be 2021
me too
2021 . Newbie . Will listen allways to this version
@@thedesolateone8260 it's wonderful. Have you listened to the full album by Kate Bush? Timeless!
2022, present
Great version, both guitar and vocals - really good, warm and heartfelt. Well done.
There are those who sing songs and then, there are those who sing from the HEART !!! You, sir, are a HEART SINGER!! WOW.....
so much emotion in your voice...i started shivering and almost cried! i just think this is so beautiful and inspirational..i think i have to draw something now...thank you for that amazing cover!!!
Thanks so much. And I'd love to see that drawing.
bro he was here before all the rest of us and i think thats beautiful. good on you for getting ahead of the curve James! New Sub :)
thank you for sharing this. Even after all this time it pops up on my UA-cam...
I hope you still play and sing
Take care :)
Thank you for this. Absolutely beautiful. I started crying, damn it. Been going through a long rough time and this just hit me. So thank you for this. I've always loved the lyrics but hadn't found a version of the music and singing itself that I've really liked. Would totally buy this. Thank you also for nothing fancy added on either. I like to hear a person's actual voice. Acoustic is the best way to go. Thank you again.
ferrisulf That's humbling man. Glad you liked it.
Bravissimo! I enjoyed it every single second and you did a wonderful job! After all, with your last name, you could not go wrong! ;-)
Seriously, are you related to Dave?
However, sublime cover, mate!
I don’t know how this hadn’t reached a million yet. I mean I’ve defo listened to it thousands of times since I first heard it. Mesmerising
Beautiful. Im Lost in your performance...
I hope Stranger Things blows this up! 🔥
wow amazing cover! Stanger Things Season 4 brought me here :)
Hey dude, i'm from Brazil and just wanna say that u are just awesome playing this song... I got amazed by this cover... Just perfect. I wish I was as talented as u are. Good Job :)
Fernando Gonçalves Thank you sir.
another brazilian kate bush fan and this is really a great cover
+Fernando Gonçalves Agreed - this is a tough one to do - one of the few covers of this song I really enjoyed. Tori Amos version is nice but I think I like this better.
Every now and then the youtube algorithm strikes gold. This is an incredible interpretation.
Goosebumps man! Beautiful interpretation.
Gorgeous cover of a beautiful song. I love it. More please. :)
Fuck!! Awesome!!!! Sorry for that diction, but it's fucking awesome!!!
This is absolutely beautiful and amazing! Really captures the feeling of the song for me.. Did you figure this out on your own?
Superb. Love the pinch harmonics, the melody over the chords and the sparseness of the arrangement. Vocals equally impressive.
So mesmerizing, wow 🤩 phenomenal!
It doesn't hurt me
Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Do you wanna know, know that it doesn't hurt me?
Do you wanna hear about the deal that I'm making?
You, it's you and me
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
Say, if I only could, ooh
You don't wanna hurt me
But see how deep the bullet lies
Unaware I'm tearing you asunder
Ooh, there is thunder in our hearts
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
Oh, tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You, it's you and me
It's you and me won't be unhappy
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
Be running up that building
Say, if I only could, ooh
You
It's you and me
It's you and me won't be unhappy
Oh, come on, baby. Oh, come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel. Come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience, ooh
And if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
Say, if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get him to swap our places
Be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
So if I only could
And make a deal with God
I'd get him to swap our places
I'd be running up that road
Be running up that hill
With no problems
So if I only could
Be running up that hill
With no problems
If I only could, be running up that hill
If I only could, be running up that hill
James, parabéns pelo belo vídeo. A progressão e o arranjo que você dá ao violão e a sua voz são fantásticos. Sou super fã da Kate Bush e ver uma música dela sendo tão bem executada me deixa feliz. Continue fazendo esse belo trabalho, estou apaixonado por essa sua versão de Running up that hill. Abraço brasileiro.
Kate bushes version of this always sends me into the beauty of the world mode and I thought that was it,but omfg totally amazing and absolutely beautiful thank you. .
inb4 stranger things crowd
What a beautiful command of nuance .I bet if he were picking strawberrys his punnet would contain only perfect fruits .
äwesome!
If i had a nickel for every time one of my favourite TV shows used some version of this song for a pseudo-character death, i'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that that happened twice.
A magnificent and fully worthy take on this brilliant song James. I will definitely check out the TAB, though I think a more basic chording and singing of the song is essential for me first. Hearing the song in a male voice helps as I am not practiced enough as a singer to faithfully find my voice from listening to a much higher register. An angel's register in Kate's case...a unique angel for sure.
That vocal. Sing with you any day. Good to see 👀 someone else that understands what singing is about. Tell your story . Ime listening. Play those chords. I sing 😉🎤🎧🎼🎵🎙
Holy shit!!! Possibly better than Placebo's cover. Wow!!!
very cool
Vecna sent me!
Great cover. Any chance of elaborating on your recording set-up? Many thanks.
Great interpretation! Is this a standard tuning? How about a tutorial?
James. Could you tell us guitar tuning please? Thx bro.
I'm in love with this cover!
It's my absolutly favorite Version of this Song..
Your last name explains everything..
Magic 👍
Hey you did an ama amazing job!! If you have time check out my version of this song and tell me what you think! I want feedback
This song has so much potential for poignant expression. You've tapped some of that.
Tutorial please!
You look famil- HEY WAIT A MINUTE
James from appspy? Wow
Rumbled.
James thanks for sharing this video but is there a close up of what you are actually playing I would love to learn and copy thanks again
Beautiful, moving, brilliant. You caught the deep emotions of the Kate Bush original wonderfully, and added your own no less moving emotion and artistic skill. Somehow I cannot stop watching this again and again. Thank you.
A tutorial or tab for this one would be incredibly AWESOME! Love this version :)
🤔 that smooth voice reminds me of another great Gilmour who is a little bit famous....
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Brilliant version.
But.... Sound off that guitar is awful. Too trebley and is ringing out. Had to turn it off.
In finnish..."Upea" get the translator...Loved that!
Best version I have ever, ever heard! You did it best! No question!
Man, why you stopped doing covers? we need more of this!
Outstanding bro... Not even listened ten seconds, an I know it's good... Well did. Thanks, was looking for inspiration to play this... Thanks 👍🏼😁
We do not hate the ones we love, we just don't understand.
Please help me to understand. I will help you run up that hill.
Susie Q
james nice really good moody performance , its better that placebo,s , you catch the right mood.
James I would love to use this myself when I make a cover album... I would love to cover it based off your interpration, your chord voicings and the right hand harmonics are simply amazing, thank you a lot man...
may I ask would you like me to credit you when I post my version? If you do, I will credit you however you want.
This was beautiful man, well done.
Bravo sir - that's one hell of song to get right and you performed it beautifully.
Hi James, absolutely love this cover... I was wondering if you would mind if I use for an inspirational video for a diary of someone we're helping grow back their hair after beating breast cancer. The next video will show her running and getting back to normal... Have a look at our youtube page to see the other videos we've done. Also do you have the audio copy of this track we could us.
Kind Regards,
Dean @ Sixth Sense Salon :)
You look like Dave Gilmour-is he you pop? Would also explain the talent
Wow, he just disappeared. Hope you come back.
Do you reckon he combs his hair with a flannel?
So soulful gave me chills. I believed you when you sang it. 🌊✨️
A beautiful rendition! Curious to know why you chose that particular tuning? It works quite nicely I must say. Looking forward to more performances in the future I hope...
I've been watching a lot of videos today of covers of this song. I think your live cover is one of the better ones. I appreciate the time you must have taken to get it just right. Thanks for an enjoyable listen!
13 thumbs down are u lot dead this is brilliant im on my 5 th listen. james this is awesome very brave record to take on i love it. well done fella
Man this cover is really amazing! I bet if Kate Bush watch it she'd love it too!! Cheers.
❤
This is first video on the Internet ever to make me cry through my eyes and not my p3n15
Incredible! You’re an inspiration bro! Would be great if you could do a tutorial on that composition! Would love to sing this for someone...
beautiful tender and heartfelt version....i am very impressed...kate will love this...great use of harmonics very melodic but simple and effective...well done james please post more of your gems...x