If Coldplay's 'Yellow' Was An Emo Anthem

This week, we're taking on Coldplay's gorgeous tune Yellow, and turning it into a pop punk emo banger. Really proud of this one!
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[@TLDRStoryteller]

"for you I bleed myself dry" idk what could get emo than that.

[@diana__s]

Came for the parody humor, stayed for the unironically AWESOME rendition 😩🙌

[@samisoniosborne5288]

😂 same

[@douglasgrossnickle3614]

Yea, it is funny, but it feels like an homage.

[@juliespear6893]

Same!!

[@brownhoddie6948]

English Honors guy spotted.

[@bkrendan12]

@@douglasgrossnickle3614 I dont feel like this page is parody at all and I dont think the effort and production and time that goes into every video this guy puts out would give anyone the reason to think its labeled as comedy. It's not that serious i get it, but im genuinelly bummed ppl see this as comedy. Am I overreacting lol

[@DougRG]

Lyrically, it's already there. So it feels natural with emo musicality. Friggin' great.

[@xman10290]

I was gonna say that. You beat me to it

[@DJKuroh]

100%. A perfect song ready to be dipped in emo.

[@rockycampbell6027]

100% agree

[@deltab9768]

Same with Taylor Swift. Always kind of emo lyrics but not pop-punk. Unless you can count those few tracks from her old band.

[@INKSpokenWord]

this is what intrigues me about emo. People always say, "it's just talking about love and relationships"... but like..so so so much of popular music is just doing that anyway.

[@LeftRightMedia12]

Wait is this guy single handedly bringing back 2008? And can it be here to stay? Masterfully done.

[@MrAB5510]

this guy and emos not dead need to do a colab

[@chrisp.8267]

@@MrAB5510 tie in some covers by Loveless, and I'm sold

[@KevinOnEarth_]

Bruh, that role belongs to Matt Cutshall.

[@JeremyThielman]

Yellow is earlier than 2008 friend.

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

Please make everything an emo or pop punk song forever. Sincerely, EVERYONE! I look forward to it every week.

[@cryptothreevus]

THIS!

[@snowflake1125]

@@cryptothreevus Hmm, I don't know about that, his "Forget Me Too" by Machine Gun Kelly as "Bro-Country" was pretty epic. I wouldn't limit his creativity and I'd just let him do his thing. It'll turn out better than anything you or I could suggest :)

[@cryptothreevus]

@@snowflake1125 I’ve had time to absorb… I’m more into the pop-punk stuff rather than any country stuff (or hymn-style)

[@snowflake1125]

@@cryptothreevus That's cool. I just think creative people need to be able to create without being told what to do. Just my thoughts

[@cryptothreevus]

@@snowflake1125 I agree. My original statement was meant as encouragement to continue creating. Was not being literal.

[@VladShpiro]

"For you I bleed myself dry" was the perfect line to become an emo song. Thanks for this!

[@lil_revive115]

This feels so 2000's. I love this a lot.

[@cxssetteman182]

It parodies the Emo Pop of mid 2000s

[@josiahwilliams8272]

I was getting ready to say I get pop goes punk vibes 😂

[@marksutter182]

The half time chorus was *chef’s kiss*

[@TheToxicGummy]

Still waiting on The Band Perry's "If I Die Young" to be what it was always meant to be, an emo anthem

[@StevenEpting]

This!

[@chickabeesapiary7920]

I second the motion 🙋

[@mattlenning3225]

yeah! that is much needed!

[@wesleysloan9166]

Please please please!!!

[@mattzenero7566]

agreed

[@AstraeaAntiope]

The second I saw the title I knew this would slap. "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you" is some CLASSIC emo.

[@Spaccaspecchi]

*YÖUUUU

[@beholdthestorm5038]

Alex is the hardest working, most deserving guy in the game right now. Smashing out banger after banger. Major kudos bro

[@gamefellah]

I'm not sure why, but my brain read this as smashing out burgers. I would definitely eat an Alex Patty Melton

[@apiranha1]

Too true

[@beholdthestorm5038]

@@gamefellah me too!

[@rome8180]

His production chops are insane. These songs sound as good as any major label production.

[@snaggiz]

He really does do a great job with everything he releases. Seems like it's always so well made, thought-out and unique!

[@brendanfox2623]

The drumming on these covers always amazes me but this is a REALLY good example of how a well-played punk drum line can change a song and make this style work.

[@ryancameron9281]

I'm not even through the whole song already and I'm already smashing like. So good.

[@rakkabane]

Don't even need to watch the whole vid to know it's another banger

[@frandes2k]

Didn't even start the video and i'm smashing like. It's Alex Melton, dude!

[@FranklyiDrum]

Just the intro is a banger by itself

[@MatthewMabborang]

You and me both!

[@amani576]

@@frandes2k Yep. I basically hit the like button as soon as I hit play.

[@monkbernardo]

The Troy and Abed secret handshake is *chef’s kiss*

[@dprivetts]

I can only hope that folks appreciate the level of thought that you put into this, and I’m not even referring to the song. The slo-mo clips of you singing in time to the song was nothing short of an amazing way of paying homage to the original video where Chris sang the song in time but in slo-mo. Although it became a popular early 00’s MV production technique, I can only imagine the production headache you endured. And the planning that went into it. Absolutely killed it! And that’s not even taking into account the 🔥🔥 song quality!

[@AlexMelton]

It was a few hours of math and head scratching, that’s for sure. I’m glad you appreciate the effort!

[@tamberjune]

Yes! I thought the same thing! Brings me back in the best fresh way

[@clipsmasterproductions7479]

@@AlexMelton Thank you, Alex! Killin’ it man!

[@chilledpenguins8381]

@@AlexMelton Now I can't unsee it, and it's bending my brain. What is the math behind that?

[@Henrique.Souza0601]

Glad you said that. I usually just listen to the songs, now I'm gonna watch the video too!

[@TC_Personal]

Wait... Yellow's not an emo anthem? lol

[@levilais1063]

I mean… it’s emotional

[@reynanchristopher]

Its a cover lol HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@cleverclay741]

Coldplay is not an emo band they're just a pop rock band with emotional lyrics

[@joekluivert7971]

*not emo enough

[@ardhisjz1114]

British emo

[@cooperhorton6319]

the "look at the stars line" sounds just like "island" by the starting line. awesome as always

[@VanillaSoul]

So, I’m on headphones. Live sound tech | mix/master expert for 10 years. Within 10 seconds I knew, damn dude, props to the work on this. Subbed

[@xavierdumont]

Love the Troy & Abed handshake 😆

[@Julia-tk2em]

Troy and Abed in the mooorning

[@Kaoss134]

Ugh guys it’s 6 AM geez!

[@Kriskl]

You know they're doing a fake morning show. There are no cameras

[@thomaspitts5709]

I can not and will not unhear this. This is the way that song should always have sounded. Thank you.

[@Jobrill]

The song is an absolute BANGER, but I also gotta call out the video itself. Those shots of the trains and grass growing up from the cracks in the concrete. Those just hit me right in the heart, I swear. Like. Its such a MOOD.

[@DJKuroh]

Videos like that really spoke to us emo kids in towns and small cities.

[@randomdude189]

@@DJKuroh please watch the link above

[@LeeArthurZA]

Bro how did i only stumble upon this now? This is SICK! What a stupidly excellent mix and rendition of EMO'rockness. Just, wow man great work.

[@TheAnalystXBL]

This is fantastic. Hopefully it gets posted to Spotify soon.

[@realestjeremyhamel]

The musicianship here is astounding. Wow. Impressive bass and drum work, for sure

[@ThePearsalls]

Why did this bring me back to my teen years SO fast. I loved this. Yellow was meant to be emo!

[@jons2052]

"Yellow" was definitely on my emo mix CD in 2000.

[@winter.soldier721]

GOD that breakdown before the bridge is absolutely gorgeous

[@AlanBurke]

I REALLY want an Angels & Airwaves version of this song. The poses and first verse alone scream AVA.

[@maltomeal3]

I came here up find your comment. This is an AVA song if I didn't know better.

[@derekhauk11]

I truly think Alex is the best of any person doing style-switch covers, he really gets the intricacies of the artists/genres that he adapts songs to

[@moderncloth]

I know the premise of these videos doesn’t change, but each one is so uniquely good.

[@SeraphsWitness]

Yes, there's actual thought and attention given to each arrangement. It's not a cut and paste situation by any means.

[@Kamanya]

A moment for the mic'ing & mixing of the the bass and drums. So clear and shining! Shoo! They're good.

[@xyverneas7967]

The crossover we didn't think of but really needed.

[@smashysmashyb2b]

You literally never miss with these; but seeing the Community handshake was the icing on the cake. One of the best channels on KZbin!

[@rome8180]

Honestly, while your arrangements are always awesome what really impresses me are your production skills. Your songs sound every bit as good as anything on a major label. I make music at home. I have plenty of great gear and a decent amount of knowledge. Yet I can't make anything that sounds half this good.

[@punkemogeekrock]

I wonder the same! So good! Alex please answer us fans! :)

[@Tedtt655]

Production is like learning an instrument imo there’s a huge learning curve

[@molsonoilers]

Everything is awesome, but I think the drumming is what makes this so amazing!

[@futureghost41]

I used to use this as the bridge/mashup to All The Small Things when I would do acoustic sets at bars and this is basically how I imagined a band version going, such a perfect song for this treatment

[@MiKONiCHiWATV]

Why do I hear NECK DEEP x STATE CHAMPS on this rendition?! MAD RESPECT!! 💯🔥💀 A fan from 🇵🇭

[@TheBakuganmaster99]

Music is haram

[@marksescon]

I always felt like “The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot” by Brand New is a great take on “Yellow” as an emo song.

[@falloutboy0403]

came here to see if anyone said this. also trailer trash by modest mouse

[@geraltofreviews6032]

Amazing song, amazing bans

[@damesoumbi]

also vindicated by dashboard confessional; very similar guitar

[@ericpatton3276]

never thought of it but omg youre right!!

[@anilot6066]

i always cry when I listen to the boy who blocked his own shot

[@leftoflove]

You've managed to seamlessly fuse together 2 completely different moments of my life

[@joemertz7762]

genuinely so creative and perfect. I could slip this into an emo/scene playlist from the 2000s and it would blend seamlessly other than being higher quality

[@Edenwillturn]

HEAVYYYY on the “for you id bleed myself dry” being meant to be an emo lyric

[@tomacas]

You completely transformed the song. My personal favorite upgrade is the drums, both in what you're doing and how forward they are in the mix. The original doesn't really do anything for me, but this rocks. Great work once again.

[@goldytwatus1674]

If you don't like the original there actually is something wrong with you

[@Memorh19]

​@@goldytwatus1674Yeah, my thoughts exactly.

[@joemcmorrow467]

Just when I thought it couldn’t get more awesome, the half-time groove kicked in at 2:50.

[@guilhermepereiira1224]

Jesus, this cover perfectly fits on Wonder Years Greatest Generation/No Closer to Heaven albuns. Well Done!!

[@BlakeChoisnet]

WTF that drum fill at 2:11!!!!! How is this guy SO good at every instrument?!!?

[@ndwknss]

Practice

[@timgosden5519]

MIDI programming dude... sorry to ruin it for you.

[@laurenthompson3096]

Amazing. Love how you keep uplevelling songs that hit the feels of the 90s kids. You're frickin epic dude!

[@BigStankyFish]

This reminds me of a time that I never got to experience, smells I don't remember smelling, tears shed for reasons unknown, a heart broken for someone I could never have. This is the Emo Anthem.

[@chrisknoblock]

Man, this slams in such an unexpected way. There's no way I'll be able to get this out of my head this week.

[@raemcginnis3118]

This song has been my favorite for as long as I can remember, the kind of song that give you goosebumps. You. You just took it there man. This speaks to my soul so much. Thank you.

[@aaronrebello4514]

I fuckin love your covers. Can’t get enough. Thank you for leading a whole new standard of song recording. Love love love it.

[@bassplayer0616]

This is so completely The Starting Line doing a coldplay cover and I am still here for it

[@joshgatesmusic78]

This is awesome! I love how you do this man, it's definitely not easy to re-think a song!

[@bishalthapa7743]

Your cover songs give so much nostalgic feeling, i find myself trying to hit the like button again.

[@MeTakingAStand]

bro this song was already an anthem and you made it 10x better. one of my faves from you for sure

[@stanley_uncneko]

A well made masterpiece. I love your “Yellow” version

[@stepheneckert4006]

Anyone else hear The Starting Line’s “Island” in certain parts of this? Love the new take btw!!

[@AlexMelton]

One of my favorite songs! Hell yes

[@Lucas-kq6hr]

Yes! Its like : If The Starting Line wrote Yellow

[@_TG]

My God, you are unbelievably talented man. Genuinely incredible.

[@jdhilzendager9418]

Man you have a special gift - this and the Everlong cover are really incredible

[@robjaeger2132]

Reminds me of why the early 2000s were so good. Thanks man

[@taylormajka8310]

Usually covers on KZbin get played out a lot but Alex levels up every time. Dude just completely rewrites the song and smashes it. Killer dude!

[@joshybrisby]

This actually worked very, very well. Great job guys.

[@drunff]

Alex, I just want to thank you. You have such a creative eye and its really inspiring. Ive even started to learn guitar because of you man. Im a 34 yr old dude who was kinda lost in my musical journey and you always show that are so many ways to express ourselves. Thank you my dude

[@DEMXNIC19TH]

this song is something i needed, it brought an genre of music I love and a song that I enjoy a lot together to give the best feeling that I needed so bad. this song has made my day.

[@andrewlassise6001]

You choose songs I dislike, then blow me away with how much I enjoy your version. You're incredible, I look forward to everything you put out.

[@oughtenn]

I'm here because of exactly that. Always looking forward to his stuff.

[@aditroll]

why I feel so comfortable with this, it's really soothing

[@shanekelderman1457]

More Coldplay please. This was a banger.

[@TimeNfeel91]

Sounds so “The Starting Line”! Love it.

[@DavidTWGoliath]

I've always said the lyrics for this song was wayyyy more emo than they're given credit for. Killer work Alex!

[@Boofa]

the backdrop for all the visuals was awesome

[@Devinoch]

Goddamn man, you absolutely fucking KILLED this. I keep telling everyone that you're one of the most talented musicians they've probably never heard of. Hope it helps!

[@overtlyasian]

I rarely have songs that I hear the first time that make me cry, but you sir not only managed to create this masterpiece, but it was absolutely awe-inspiring. Please continue to make these covers, brother.

[@Delicroix]

I like the idea of Alex walking around an abandoned parking lot listening to and singing along to this at double speed so that they can have the slow-mo sync up.

[@frederalbacon]

This has "Don't Wait/Dusk and Summer" era Dashboard vibes, and I'm here for it.

[@McFaddenFan35]

Great job dude..your covers are always a step back in time but in such a unique and interesting way!! 🤙🤙

[@AngelQuiroz]

This is straight up magical

[@ojingstudio7001]

More Coldplay Emo Anthem please... I really love it. Thank you so much. ❤

[@ChristopherCopeland]

The subtle melody modifications, halftime parts, and drum breaks… I was feeling this so much more than I expected

[@MadailinBurnhope]

it's a great song to begin with and this cover draws attention to that, a banger

[@LastchanceDad]

3.37 the key change is so good!

[@m5446]

You should call all your video's: If (insert band name)'s (insert song name) was played exactly the way you hoped it would be. Freaking awesome covers.

[@macked2374]

Wow those drums were perfect!! That timing change..... chefs kiss!!

[@Blainryd]

Another banger my dude. Keep on rocking.

[@babybett]

Love how the song lends itself to this style great cover

[@TechX1320]

How is everything this guy does such a banger

[@ripleyhrgiger4669]

Absolutely perfect. It was already bordering on being exactly this - you gave birth to its true form. Bravo! I love the outro so much... You have a very, very good voice and your friends seem to be a lot of fun and very supportive. I'm glad you all exist to bring us music like this.

[@Kevin-mj8zp]

Getting a little Acceptance from this one :) Best one in a while for me. Thanks for consistently putting out quality.

[@gabedavis3294]

Love the Community tribute there at the beginning.

[@adamcoots1920]

00:16 Was that the Troy and Abed handshake?? 💯

[@mattlenning3225]

If The Starting Line covered Yellow. This is what it would sound like. definitely getting Island vibes from this

[@rockstorm6789]

Shocked and impressed that he didn’t just play “I Don’t Love You”

[@Based_in_reality]

Okay, so much to unpack here! First, the commitment in the beginning and almost causing bodily harm getting the perfect jump strum. I respect it. The singing pretty much nails just about every singer in the genre but still somehow has originality. I feel like that was a challenge for any of the bands in the genre. The drums are absolutely perfect, and the way they sync with the lyrics at 2:08 then pause and back in, genius! Another genre defining detail. Then the breakdowns in the choruses. That's what puts the emo in an emo song 😂! Tremendous man!

[@evilcandy1017]

This song means a lot to me and Alex thank you for making this much more special!

[@XKY26]

This is giving me 'Pop goes Punk' vibes and I liked those so much. This I also very much like. 😌

[@MMerdoc715]

"How they shine for YYEEEWW" = "Where are YYEEEWW"... LoL

[@AlexMelton]

Love this hahaha

[@keith_hudson]

Dudes actually a freaking excellent drummer and great vocalist too. Bravo. 👏🏻

[@Gez-C]

I didn’t know I needed this song in my life until now ❤

[@somahlight83]

Now, this is what the lyrics of Yellow really feels like. Nailed it!!!! spotify please?

[@langitkelabu3475]

Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow I came along I wrote a song for you And all the things you do And it was called Yellow So then I took my turn Oh, what a thing to have done And it was all yellow Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know, you know I love you so You know I love you so I swam across I jumped across for you Oh, what a thing to do 'Cause you were all yellow I drew a line I drew a line for you Oh, what a thing to do And it was all yellow And your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones Turn into something beautiful And you know, for you, I'd bleed myself dry For you, I'd bleed myself dry It's true Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for Look how they shine for you Look how they shine for you Look how they shine Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And all the things that you do

[@byebyeoldusername]

almost scrolled by but then went: OMG THIS IS GONNA BE PERFECT

[@ryanmontague3472]

My gf: "How many times are you going to listen to this?" Me: "Yes."

[@FOURYE4RSTRONG]

cancer

[@ryanmontague3472]

@@FOURYE4RSTRONG what?

[@ryanblake1870]

DUUUUUDE. Absolutely one of my top covers I have ever heard!