Pink Floyd - Us and Them (Piano Cover by Josh Cohen)

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  • Опубліковано 2 вер 2017
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 383

  • @joshcohenmusic
    @joshcohenmusic  4 місяці тому +1

    2024 update! New piano tutorials and sheet music coming soon: emergencypianohotline.com

  • @elwoodwarren-kuelgen8874
    @elwoodwarren-kuelgen8874 6 років тому +879

    The first time anyone made a pink Floyd song longer than the original.

    • @EMOD564
      @EMOD564 6 років тому +21

      Elwood Kuelgen you should listen to the live version of fat old sun, live at BBC, you'll know it's the right one when you see a black and white pic of Gilmour

    • @davedoogan6650
      @davedoogan6650 5 років тому +9

      hahaha I gave up after the first 2nins

    • @marcos22216
      @marcos22216 5 років тому +4

      The Knark Dight of course pink floyd did that with almost every song they played live, i can say that every live performance by them is better than the studio version

    • @yugimito6361
      @yugimito6361 5 років тому +3

      First time I see a cover longer than original and I love it

    • @spud1252
      @spud1252 5 років тому +1

      Lol and they would make a song the whole album echoes ish haha

  • @snakeeye9517
    @snakeeye9517 7 років тому +357

    Please get a cover out of every song on Dark Side. The world needs it!

    • @carloscreativity9557
      @carloscreativity9557 5 років тому +1

      yesssss 😭😭😭😭

    • @edward4840
      @edward4840 5 років тому +5

      Snake Eye a four hour cover of all of Dark Side would be the best

    • @rossmanIVXX
      @rossmanIVXX 5 років тому +1

      At the very least time.

    • @linkinparkrulz2275
      @linkinparkrulz2275 4 роки тому +2

      He did breathe. Would be interested to see how he tackles Eclipse.

    • @pizzaman4385
      @pizzaman4385 2 роки тому

      Rabbit souri did it

  • @anadevargas5473
    @anadevargas5473 4 роки тому +27

    I remember being in my bed with my boyfriend in our first night together and we were listening to your covers, and when we heard this, it felt so magical that we still remember that moment nowadays.

  • @lillil6490
    @lillil6490 4 роки тому +32

    Josh - I've been playing piano since I was 3, but I've never had that laser focus. I switched instruments several times (and hobbies) but I always go back. As a kid I used to figure out songs by ear and make little arrangements, but as I got older, and more discerning, my self criticism became crippling. In 2011 before embarking on a a months long trip abroad I decided to face my biggest fear and host a solo concert. I did an arrangement / mash up of my favorite Pink Floyd songs including this one that was well received. It still took several years for me to take piano seriously (I decided I needed to be in school to practice) so I moved to New York and majored in it. Regrettably about a year before I graduated I became disabled with a chronic illness and I've been recovering ever since. I recently started playing again, albeit only in little bits due to my condition, spurred by a fellow musician's encouragement. I was googling songs to learn and came across your channel. My biggest influences and favorite composers are also Bill Evans, Debussy, and I'm a huge Floyd and Radiohead fan. It might sound like I came here to blab on about myself but ACTUALLY I just felt an impulse to share how connected I feel to your music and taste and touch! Your covers are mesmerizing and deeply personal. I can feel the meditative nature of your playing. Channeling some Kenny Werner zen. And also, those chord changes are to die for. Thanks and can't wait to get through all your videos.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  4 роки тому +7

      Hi Lilli, thanks for the kind words and for sharing this. If you have a second, flick me an email to hello at joshcohenmusic dot com ✌️

    • @lillil6490
      @lillil6490 4 роки тому +2

      Josh Cohen will do!!

    • @Magorzata-ss4wt
      @Magorzata-ss4wt 2 роки тому +1

      I would love to see you’re solo concert 😲🥰

    • @xSTARR999
      @xSTARR999 Рік тому +1

      @Lilli L....I am a little late here, but wishing you the very BEST!!! God bless you, Sweet Heart!

  • @Laurie_Ramone
    @Laurie_Ramone 7 років тому +94

    Love how you always start off with improvisation and gradually fade into the piece you're doing so that we have to listen for it. Beautiful!

  • @thibauttg5254
    @thibauttg5254 5 років тому +36

    Genie in the bottle: "You have one wish..." ; Me: "Playing the piano like Josh Cohen!"

  • @SirChrisCook
    @SirChrisCook 6 років тому +65

    This just blows me away!!
    'Any Colour You Like' is my absolute favourite Pink Floyd Song, and would love it if you covered it!

  • @the-petro
    @the-petro 6 років тому +258

    34 people are them

  • @RanjitSouri
    @RanjitSouri 6 років тому +46

    This is haunting ... mesmerizing. I listen to it often. Thank you for sharing your great gift with the world, Josh.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  6 років тому +9

      You're welcome, Ranjit. Thanks for watching ✌️

    • @varunbhattacharyya9356
      @varunbhattacharyya9356 3 роки тому +3

      Your version is great too!

    • @RanjitSouri
      @RanjitSouri 3 роки тому +2

      @@varunbhattacharyya9356 thank you!

    • @burthorton1867
      @burthorton1867 2 роки тому +1

      I love your version too, Ranjit. These are both terrific performances.:)

    • @RanjitSouri
      @RanjitSouri 2 роки тому +1

      @@burthorton1867 Thank you very much!

  • @joseherran7114
    @joseherran7114 4 роки тому +16

    Man, you have an amazing way of capturing the true essence of the song, I´m sure Rick Wright is smiling wherever he is!

  • @tony791999
    @tony791999 6 років тому +106

    This is one of the greatest covers ever. The meandering beginning and they way you introduce the main theme is so cool. The overhead angle is great because it shows how often you're reaching beyond a full octave. Everything sounds to rounded out! Then at 9:08 is my favorite... when you go back into the verse part it just gets magical. The little runs you're adding are soooo crunchy!!!!! I already hum them in my head while listening to the original version :) Thanks so much for the great content I listen to your videos everyday!

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  6 років тому +12

      +Anthony Harris Thanks so much, Anthony. Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

  • @theacme1000
    @theacme1000 4 роки тому +7

    I saw Pink Floyd in concert 4 times. If I got to the concert and found out you were there instead of them, I would not be disappointed.

  • @neilo4u
    @neilo4u 7 років тому +29

    4:20 That transition was EPIC!!

  • @ehudv9276
    @ehudv9276 2 роки тому +14

    My ears sends their best regards for you sir.
    The word "Talented" is not even close to describe how wonderful you are.
    Thank you for the notes

  • @farazmasrur
    @farazmasrur 6 років тому +9

    love how you create the mood first, then build the parts from that.

  • @TeslasTeaParty
    @TeslasTeaParty 3 роки тому +11

    I heard this a few months ago and I had a yearning to play piano again after years just concentrating on my guitar. Ive been practising this song nearly every day, and even though I'm not quite at this level I am amazed at how far I've progressed! Which makes me appreciate how good this cover is... I'm not sure if perfect exists but if it does this is about close as one can get. Thanks for sparking my passion again ❤

  • @yourpalcal1412
    @yourpalcal1412 7 років тому +411

    Oh no, Im all out of Pink Floyd puns. Have you ever considered doing a Led Zeppelin cover? I have High Hopes for that

    • @flops0317
      @flops0317 7 років тому +5

      liar

    • @TheAmericanDragn
      @TheAmericanDragn 7 років тому +49

      I can't really think of any Led Zeppelin puns, but Hey Hey What Can I Do?

    • @M4TT4TT4CK
      @M4TT4TT4CK 7 років тому +10

      YourPalCal it's nobodies fault but mine that I can't think of any led Zeppelin puns

    • @Grimosaur
      @Grimosaur 7 років тому +11

      YourPalCal (not a pun comment) seriously though, him doing the battle of evermore on piano would be fucking awesome

    • @RCR929
      @RCR929 7 років тому +29

      Rain Song would be amazing

  • @Grimault_
    @Grimault_ 7 років тому +143

    Your covers are really amazing ! I hope you will keep making Pink Floyd covers because they are perfect.
    If I may make a request, maybe "Brain Damage" (+"Eclipse" ?) next ?

    • @milou1375
      @milou1375 6 років тому

      Yess that would be amazing, I would also love to see you cover wish you were here :3

    • @VerryHuman
      @VerryHuman 6 років тому +4

      A Medley of Dark Side of the Moon would be Legendary

    • @tracyraven7444
      @tracyraven7444 6 років тому

      Yes yes yes !!!!!

  • @andremuniz6623
    @andremuniz6623 3 роки тому +6

    This a perfect performance of a truly mesmerizing song, executed by a true professional and musical prodigy. What a time to be alive and be able to witness such a beautiful piece of art.

  • @DiLeoDragon
    @DiLeoDragon 4 роки тому +13

    I come here publicly to apologize. I probably have miss clicked or bumped in the dislike button and for the one year I listen this music it has been a dislike.
    I DO NOT DISLIKE THIS AT ALL.
    Thanks for calming me down when my anxiety hits. You are an angel.

  • @ChamallowMilka
    @ChamallowMilka 4 роки тому +5

    I always have the feeling that I'm hearing the birth of each songs that you play. That's wonderful

  • @Hwoodification
    @Hwoodification 6 років тому +2

    When I cannot listen to your fingers, on the Piano, I can still hear you in my head....... Well done.....

  • @rossconran2333
    @rossconran2333 Рік тому +2

    I wish you rented the studio apartment above me so I was forced to listen to your playing all day! Sublime!

  • @toaster_joe595
    @toaster_joe595 7 років тому +6

    Keep the Pink Floyd coming!

  • @Ipoop7colors
    @Ipoop7colors 7 років тому +72

    I think 'Maggot Brain' would fit with your style of playing. It would be interesting to hear on a piano.

    • @JulesVermeij
      @JulesVermeij 7 років тому +10

      Good one. Although I might prefer Frusciante's "Before The Beginning"!

    • @datboi7858
      @datboi7858 7 років тому +3

      or wayne, would be interesting how that sounds on piano

    • @Polymerclayabkery
      @Polymerclayabkery 6 років тому

      oh yessss indeed

  • @yashmahendra6669
    @yashmahendra6669 6 років тому +4

    The way all the chords are mixed and smoothly you convert the song in a perfect beat is just too much to ask. Like life was all convoluted tangled up and slowly all the knots opens up and at the end it's a smooth rope

  • @OndaSeca
    @OndaSeca Місяць тому

    I do not know what to say. There are no words to convey the feeling that comes from hearing this wonder

  • @sopleased6857
    @sopleased6857 4 роки тому +13

    Us (us, us, us, us) and them (them, them, them, them)
    And after all we're only ordinary men
    Me
    And you (you, you, you)
    God only knows
    It's not what we would choose (choose, choose) to do (to do, to do)
    Forward he cried from the rear
    And the front rank died
    And the general sat
    And the lines on the map
    Moved from side to side
    Black (black, black, black)
    And blue (blue, blue)
    And who knows which is which and who is who
    Up (up, up, up, up)
    And down (down, down, down, down)
    And in the end it's only round 'n round (round, round, round)
    Haven't you heard it's a battle of words
    The poster bearer cried
    "Listen son", said the man with the gun
    There's room for you inside
    "I mean, they're not gonna kill ya
    So if you give 'em a quick short, sharp, shock
    They won't do it again. Dig it?
    I mean he get off lightly, 'cause I would've given him a thrashing
    I only hit him once! It was only a difference of opinion, but really
    I mean good manners don't cost nothing do they, eh?"
    Down (down, down, down, down)
    And out (out, out, out, out)
    It can't be helped that there's a lot of it about
    With (with, with, with), without
    And who'll deny it's what the fighting's all about?
    Out of the way
    It's a busy day
    I've got things on my mind
    For the want of the price
    Of tea and a slice
    The old man died

    • @xSTARR999
      @xSTARR999 Рік тому

      Thanks for posting the lyrics!!! One of my all-time favorite songs!!!

  • @EduardroidOzomClay
    @EduardroidOzomClay 3 роки тому +2

    Simply impressive to see him navigate between the notes and hear with astonishing beauty how within that chaos the path of us and them that we all know is traced, spectacular, sublime, beyond the ineffable.

  • @BigTArmada
    @BigTArmada 4 роки тому +6

    Astonishing.
    More please.

  • @carlsmith4568
    @carlsmith4568 6 років тому +5

    Wow, that intro was breathtaking. Wonderful interpretation of a beautiful piece of music.

    • @joshcohenmusic
      @joshcohenmusic  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, Carl. Appreciate the support ✌️

  • @ThePhDSpanish
    @ThePhDSpanish 5 років тому +7

    I had trouble bridging the prelude into the main piece, but I loved everything from the gradual transition into the normal melody and on from there. One of my favorite covers from you

  • @scottheywood6502
    @scottheywood6502 2 роки тому +5

    Absolutely stunning! One of my favorite pieces of music just got better.

  • @cinaminlee2148
    @cinaminlee2148 3 роки тому +1

    I am possessed by this mystery. So beautiful.

  • @thomasgeorge3013
    @thomasgeorge3013 7 років тому +3

    So Great Josh! Thank you - one of my favorites! Beautifully played.

  • @darkento
    @darkento 7 років тому +3

    Wow you're very talented thank you for sharing this with me my dad and I share a love for music and Pink Floyd. You made my day

  • @keegsalex6285
    @keegsalex6285 5 років тому +7

    OMG!!!!! PINK FLOYD HAS BEEN REBORN IN ME!!!!

  • @rafaelpavan95
    @rafaelpavan95 4 роки тому +2

    This is the best thing that I saw in youtube in years.

  • @Indianadixon
    @Indianadixon 6 років тому +1

    I know I have finally found the best UA-cam channel ever because there is a 16 minute long piano cover of Pink Floyd.

  • @NunyaBidness162
    @NunyaBidness162 4 роки тому +6

    IMPRESSIVE! Pink Floyd is the G.O.A.T. You really did the song justice.

  • @obi1988
    @obi1988 5 років тому +1

    One of my fathers favorite jams. Ty for this post. ❤

  • @dclarkmusic
    @dclarkmusic 7 років тому +2

    My favorite Floyd song! Beautiful.

  • @micahstrava5467
    @micahstrava5467 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Goosebumps!

  • @jybh012
    @jybh012 7 років тому +1

    What a great interpretation! Loving these Pink Floyd covers you've been doing.

  • @josuer.2859
    @josuer.2859 7 років тому +25

    Please Josh wish you were here or comfortably numb!! :-).Great work

  • @yurivasconcelos13
    @yurivasconcelos13 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this.... It's just magic! I heard this video a hundred times!

  • @albertonasan
    @albertonasan 7 років тому +1

    Pink Floyd's got the highest music level in the art rock world. Nice cover

  • @Sumit91657
    @Sumit91657 7 років тому +1

    Never ever checked out any video this fast...Most soothing track by Pink Floyd..Thanking for an elegant cover as always..

  • @xSTARR999
    @xSTARR999 Рік тому

    This is one of my very favorite Pink Floyd songs. Thank you for covering it!

  • @willariza00
    @willariza00 6 років тому +1

    You are one of my (very few) favorite persons in the world. Talent and soul into an art. You, my friend, are special! Thanks for the music

  • @michelangelocardillo9264
    @michelangelocardillo9264 6 років тому +4

    Pink classic musica per sempre 💖

  • @RyJohnsonMusic
    @RyJohnsonMusic 7 років тому +4

    Amazing cover as usual, I'll definitely have to share your Pink Floyd covers with my friends because they're just too beautiful to describe

  • @xxecnamorxx
    @xxecnamorxx 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful. :') It's one of their songs that I frequently have on repeat. Thank you for the covers, as always.

  • @Bubblej0028
    @Bubblej0028 4 роки тому +1

    Pink Floyd is my love affair! I get goosebumps when I hear you playing. Thank you sir!

  • @brucekuehn4031
    @brucekuehn4031 6 років тому +1

    I have always loved this. And I am talking back to the old bong days - like way back when the song was new. I believe you have found the center of it - all about the chord progressions. Wonderful to listen to - especially late at night. This was like the last vinyl album on the turntable after almost everyone else had passed out. And it's like a memory that has no right to still be there. Guys of a certain age - can you relate? Someone with the skill - please do a brass version of this! Big majestic chords building with all the harmonics - it could be so wonderful! Even at this length, it seems it could go much longer. Oh, I can hear that glorious sax from the original but it begs for more. This is one of those melodies that builds and builds and never wants to release.

  • @andrgomarta
    @andrgomarta 5 років тому

    My heart its so full right now with all these pink floyds covers, i need to play it on the public piano of my city

  • @cloverfield8143
    @cloverfield8143 6 років тому +3

    Dude! This is the most amazing piece I've heard thus far.

  • @microsherpa
    @microsherpa 6 років тому

    Fantastic reinterpretation of a classic ... Thank you very much for sharing

  • @angelozhang7687
    @angelozhang7687 7 років тому +1

    Love this one!! Instead of transform it into a piano version, you put your own thought and style in it. It's the reborn of this song!❤

  • @rickyjackson7598
    @rickyjackson7598 7 років тому +1

    Epic!!! That was wonderful Josh. Thanks so much for covering this. What an intro, I had goosebumps throughout.
    You made it your own. Pink Floyd are amazing and you have done another amazing job of a favourite of mine. Thanks again!

  • @DJ-3maj
    @DJ-3maj 6 років тому

    So vibrant and lush and full of life. Love it.

  • @fabricebonnaud4841
    @fabricebonnaud4841 6 років тому

    Je me suis abonné à votre chaîne, tellement je trouve votre jeu parfait. J écoute en boucle tous vos covers. Merci pour nous faire voyager avec des morceaux magiques revues par vos mains de maitre. Continuez surtout à nous rajouter des mélodies. Merci Fabrice.

  • @russpendergraft5057
    @russpendergraft5057 7 місяців тому

    This is truly a wonderful piece of art!!! Just Beautiful, and breathtaking!!!

  • @olerocker3470
    @olerocker3470 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @adrienne575
    @adrienne575 7 років тому +1

    I just tuned in for my Monday morning Josh inspiration. love love love to you.

  • @H3ADZhOT
    @H3ADZhOT 6 років тому +31

    brooo do shine on you crazy diamonds by pink Floyd!

  • @jojoscogsable
    @jojoscogsable 5 років тому

    Omg.. I’m in awe!

  • @peridot2912
    @peridot2912 6 років тому

    always with the beautiful builds~

  • @billybobsmusic
    @billybobsmusic Рік тому

    Bravo! very nicely done!!

  • @dubskins420
    @dubskins420 7 років тому +13

    bravo awsome as always best pink flyod cover so far. Would love to hear you play "Mother" Thanks for the music Josh

  • @deborah2568
    @deborah2568 7 років тому +1

    Amazingly beautiful way to start my sunday, again 😍😍

  • @tedsnyder9764
    @tedsnyder9764 6 років тому +5

    I love it. This is a hard piece to capture on a cover, and you totally nailed it ! Bravo, thanks

  • @ilive4god2007
    @ilive4god2007 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, I'm quite impressed, man... Sounds truly mesmerizing, and not because of song, but because of the way you saw it and expressed. Really cool...

  • @JulesMarz
    @JulesMarz Рік тому

    It reminds me of my London days. Thanks a lot!

  • @SaiedEshaghi
    @SaiedEshaghi 6 років тому

    mesmerizing!

  • @stevenisraelson8312
    @stevenisraelson8312 5 років тому +1

    Wow.. outstanding talent

  • @wism881
    @wism881 7 років тому +1

    I absolutely love all your PF covers! Happy to buy them on an album anytime!

  • @marcelosiqueira982
    @marcelosiqueira982 11 місяців тому

    Fantástic !

  • @tchumtchum
    @tchumtchum 3 роки тому +2

    Eu amo esta musica e esta versão ficou maravilhosa, inacreditável.

  • @812cp
    @812cp 3 роки тому +1

    That's just f*&@ing genius.

  • @mikesch0815
    @mikesch0815 7 років тому +8

    I wish, you play "Crime of the century" from supertramp one time. Great music - even Us and them is a great song.

  • @sonicymario2010
    @sonicymario2010 7 років тому

    Those Pink Floyd covers are just glorious, I'm transported to other place while I smoke in the window every night

  • @PajamaPantsTheater
    @PajamaPantsTheater 4 роки тому

    Absolutely mesmerizing...

  • @texasrobotaxi2727
    @texasrobotaxi2727 Рік тому

    Speechless

  • @mothershipsound1545
    @mothershipsound1545 6 років тому

    Absolutely Stunning

  • @claudemaximus9409
    @claudemaximus9409 6 років тому

    Merci pour partager ce beau moment musical 🎹

  • @RawGlovin420
    @RawGlovin420 5 років тому +120

    I sense a turtle neck

  • @purpleblaze1060
    @purpleblaze1060 7 років тому

    Amazing work! Your Pink Floyd covers are breathing...

  • @pablovela1958
    @pablovela1958 7 років тому

    You did it again Josh. Great cover as always!

  • @tanveeralam3690
    @tanveeralam3690 7 років тому +1

    *eargasm, goosebumps*

  • @devinmrochko659
    @devinmrochko659 4 роки тому +4

    Just stumbled upon your channel. Absolutley beautiful I love pink Floyd, and you arrange these songs perfectly. So much emotion and feel. Love it!

  • @sohamsinharay7062
    @sohamsinharay7062 7 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @Elena-mu7qp
    @Elena-mu7qp Рік тому

    Interpretazione Magistrale! Un pezzo che tocca le corde dell'anima...🔝 Non ci si stanca mai di ascoltarlo 🔄

  • @guilhermebatistadonascimen5550
    @guilhermebatistadonascimen5550 6 років тому

    This is just amazing!

  • @wanyerc4332
    @wanyerc4332 3 роки тому +1

    one word - beautiful

  • @yaguhaview
    @yaguhaview 11 місяців тому

    I literally love this song, not only is a cover from my favorite song of The Dark side of the Moon, it also expands the song with pretty fresh and creative ideas. This song is in my Spotify top 1 listened in this month. Love you man

  • @mysteryman2112
    @mysteryman2112 5 років тому +1

    I would love to play that piano someday. Sounds amazing.

  • @grooselegacy
    @grooselegacy 6 років тому +3

    absolutely amazing.

  • @misterhanselhot
    @misterhanselhot 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo Josh, bravissimo...It is a wonderful journey