The Chainsmokers - Closer ft. Halsey - Fingerstyle Guitar Cover By James Bartholomew

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[@RighteousHombre]

dude! you absolutely nailed it with the percussion on this one. A lot of people go overboard with the percussion when playing fingerstyle nowadays, but I like how you do it in moderation. It makes coming back to your videos a joy

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[@rileyhumphrey4391]

The percussion you add is so incredible, it really brings a whole different vibe than a pure acoustic version would.

[@OrangeHeadedMusician]

So much respect. So much skill. Holy crap.

[@IanTan]

There's really something about James Bartholomew's way of playing.

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So incredibly talented!!

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Just hard work :)

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That's insulting the works man

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Hard work, ain’t no talent.

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@@JonathanSantos-gw6hk hard work captures talent. Talent need hard work. Not from birth

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Hard work > Talent 💖🔥

[@NiravRao]

James, your chilled out style is honestly the most unique on KZbin. Never stop doing what you do. I hope to be as good as you one day :)

[@GuusMusic]

I agree!

[@ClaussGuitar]

agree, too.

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Thanks guys :) Its funny, I was never aware that I had a particularly laid back style until my channel picked up a bit and I started getting lots of comments saying it, but I'm a pretty laid back guy so I guess it makes sense! :)

[@NiravRao]

That's actually a really good point. Perhaps the guitarist's personality reflects in his playing more than we'd expect.

[@idkhow]

taking guitar to a whole new level

[@AlbertGyorfi]

Great playing, I really like how you arranged it on the guitar :)

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Oh hey man

[@GuusMusic]

Awesome man!!

[@vinnalio6918]

Hey dude... I still come here if i want to find a peace after end of the day

[@DiegoD7EoE]

Nice ...i go to bloom

[@idontknowhowtochangemypict1454]

Definitely a cut above the more popular fingerstyle arrangers, subscribed.

[@jorellmp]

Great job man!

[@FirstName-sx1yr]

dba meron karen nito idol

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Thanks dude :)

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+James Bartholomew hi

[@vxsonata]

best arrangement ive ever heard so far

[@nothwulfozouf1725]

I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how talented you are, but you are in one word, amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@Tandinwangchuk-l8d]

xactyly bruh

[@avanisasindran]

Hey James, I don't know if you'll read this but I just wanna say a big "thank you" to u! You're the reason I pick up the guitar everyday. :)

[@esthervanroosmalen8138]

Damn James, by far the best cover I've seen so far. Great sound too!

[@mrsjollypeachgiant]

I don't think I've ever felt so relaxed in my life. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ALTZIMATE]

I know I'm late, but just wanted to say I like your style and technique. It's different from other covers. I can hear more of you, and less than more of them. I can appreciate that.

[@Tandinwangchuk-l8d]

im super late

[@ALTZIMATE]

@@Tandinwangchuk-l8d crazy late

[@dwibhakti8019]

this is not fingerstyle , but this is art

[@katharineechavez9474]

Wow just wow I really like listening like this especially at night 🥹

[@fitnesstoffer2703]

I just can tell - Im in love with this song he plays. Its like a love to a woman.

[@alishagoss2842]

Your guitar skills are amazing!

[@watso-007]

u have crossed d limit of awesomeness

[@jesse113553]

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart] Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much And that's an issue, but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends It was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again [Pre-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no calls Now you're lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older [Verse 2: Halsey] You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay [Pre-Chorus: Halsey] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stoleF rom your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older()()()

[@nez708]

Oh my god this is the most amazing song i have ever heard on an acoustic guitar, i hope that one day i will be this skilled.

[@morningwood6yearsago527]

Are you skilled enough now?

[@JEGPC]

You managed to produce a really crisp sound with this one. Great job dude!

[@KyluxianPvP]

I feel like you are to the guitar as I am to piano. Watching your videos inspire me to make similar ones but in my piano style. Sometimes I even play along and pretend I'm collaborating :))

[@britishlobster3688]

You are the best guitarist I have seen on KZbin, keep up the good work! I am having my first guitar lesson tomorrow and I hope one day I will be as good as you :)

[@kasseyncd6629]

Hey are u a good guitarist now? :)

[@rahulsrivastavaofficial8616]

Dude... The moment u hit those harmonics... 😍😍 The best part...

[@purnata.3802]

Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much, and that's an issue, but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and Four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar, and I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and Four years, no call Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar, and I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older

[@Dipa14]

speechless. loved it

[@satrioozone]

how could they dislike this cover? damn human.

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like you.

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Homo sapiens are so ungrateful

[@adeepta9344]

Jealous! simple...

[@tonyduwang]

Simple and pure. Great playing.

[@dca9143]

James, where are you and do you give lessons? you spark a creativity in me like the first time I heard Tim Reynolds play with Dave Matthews..Mad props to you!

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+DC A I can give lessons via Skype, however currently I'm in my last year at university so don't intend to accept any students at the moment

[@dca9143]

I can wait lol. I'll practice in the meantime thx :)

[@slendermannnn]

@@dca9143 Its been 3 fkn years. Did you go?

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@@slendermannnn hahaha that's pretty good, unfortunately never did connect with him.

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Lmao this comment😂

[@ashishsrivastava1643]

This is the best cover of this song🙂

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Wow!!! amazing ,, what a greatful talent that God has ever gave to him!

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Yeah definitely! Thanks god! It was all thanks to God that he has reached such a high level of guitar mastery and not by his own hard work practice and dedication

[@vale-ii3mm]

All the song that you play are so fantastic i love them.

[@marceloferreira7677]

Man, congrats, you are so talented, and that song is awesome. Thank you for this acoustic version, now I'm gonna try learn it

[@adrianamartinelli5655]

i will never stop loving your covers honestly

[@christienne29]

Yesss!! Thank you! I have been obsessed with this song and was hoping you'd do a fingerstyle arrangement. AND YOU DID! thank you! You are awesome as always!

[@DamonFabri]

definitely one is the best guitarists on youtube. Impressive dude !

[@Lanvy]

Awesome cover!! And congrats on 70k subs!

[@JasonBaldwin301]

I agree but *cough, it's now 354k.

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When I write this commet, James Bartholomew has 371K. Congrats James! U my Hero!

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It's now 407k subs, congrats ^^

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And now it's 460k subs, +1

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@@thisflyingpotato4227 Now 525k

[@dharmalingam4025]

Best ever cover song by guitar..... Watched many videos ... But fully satisfied with this😍🤩🤩🤩

[@raffy8121]

"Closer" (feat. Halsey) Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much and that's an issue But I'm OK Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them Again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar And I, I, I, I, I can't stop No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, OK I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar And I, I, I, I, I can't stop No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older

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Ty

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This is literally amazing! Great job man!

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you make me study harder haha thank you so much, bro. I will listen all of your songs.

[@Tandinwangchuk-l8d]

will follow wat u did

[@lz_janu9914]

So clean!

[@emilywostenberg6631]

You are such a great musician! I can only imagine to be this good someday. Thanks for the inspiration!

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Your guitar covers are so clean😍

[@mhhmmmmhmm]

Is your guitar connected to something? The sound is amazing!

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Just recorded with a pair of Rode Nt5 mics :)

[@mhhmmmmhmm]

James Bartholomew Wow, you're such an inspiration to every guitar player! I really wish I was as good as you. But it takes so long and since I'm a college student, time is not so easy to come by.. Fingerstyle is the next thing I want to learn. Though, it seems so hard! Looking forward to your next song! :)

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Alexander Thennov I'm a final year student too ;)

[@mhhmmmmhmm]

James Bartholomew Haha..! Now I feel even more useless.. Oh well, if you can then I can too! I just have to keep going :)

[@robertsubbass7317]

I usually dont sign in for comments ... but this is very professional ... Very nice job James ... You should also do Tequila sunrise from Cypress Hill

[@idosegev4858]

The best guitar cover ever

[@saimhasankhan7483]

You must be proud because i do not thumbs up videos that often. Keep up the good work!!!

[@daysarelonger]

Beautiful cover as always! Always loved your style

[@lukeanthonymccaw6768]

You have already inspired a lot of people including me thank you.

[@96katal]

Wow a million views! Love to see that you're getting that attention! You definitely deserve it :D

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+Kathleen Alpurado Thanks Kathleen! Hopefully I can get one of my favourite videos to a million sometime soon :)

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@@JamesBartholomewMusic you got bruhh

[@beelzeduard]

This is insanely beautiful

[@amanlalka2680]

I liked this man!! Great job!!

[@adamhendrickson2324]

Awesome cover! I've been practicing a simple version of this song for a couple weeks, but I really enjoy your fingerstyle take on it. Much respect for your skill.

[@binoysonowal987]

It's killing bro....🔥🔥💥💥

[@Alex-jb8rd]

i love the added harmonics

[@vaibhavbhardwaj223]

Sir please do the tutorials too... I want to learn the way you play

[@marionborrel9321]

ce genre de personnes qui te donnent des frissons ...

[@sakshichavhan9026]

hey can you please do tutorial video for this song? :)

[@georgemorcous7664]

it is the first time to watch your videos but i can say you are a pro guitar player keep it up i wish i can learn from you good job God be with you

[@johnkennethgarcia1092]

you must also upload a tutorial for this😊😊😊😊

[@nayandeep126]

Nerd with a guitar👌🏽👌🏽. The best combination ever

[@ogKrisht]

What gauge strings do you use? Great cover btw.

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He use 013 string hd light bro

[@BuniQue23]

Yours is better then every one I watched every videos of others playing closer urs is grate

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i like your new haircut :)

[@sennpaiilul1416]

He's putting me to sleep by his beautiful and talented guitar

[@cardovas]

I stop playing my guitar and start subscribe your channel for waiting your next video

[@avantikagupta30]

omgg still stunned what you just played

[@g.492]

Please play Let It Go by James Bay 🙏

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

done

[@vibha7860]

Awesome bro lesson please

[@DarrellAM]

this is the best of closer song ive ever heard!

[@nickwu1095]

Whenever you post something, I know it will be amazing before even hearing it! :) What strings do you use?

[@fitnesstoffer2703]

3 years late: He ist using Elixir strings, so do I.

[@archis0605]

just one word "AMAZING"

[@andrewinciong7674]

When i saw this vid, it makes me want to quit guitar. damn you're awesome! 👍

[@user5214]

Did you?

[@andrewinciong7674]

I did not quit lmao haha. I am now currently in a band pursuing guitar life 😅

[@justvibin338]

@@andrewinciong7674 happy to hear that brother

[@D-Coop24]

I'm blown away by this

[@thetonghaokip]

what do i need to do to be able to play like this. i have a guitar and know basic chords

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+tong haokip there's no magic to learning guitar, you just need to practice the things you want to learn

[@nikztheone9739]

James Bartholomew yeah men ahh

[@thetonghaokip]

Thanks bro

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👍👍👍

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Awokwkwkw musik andalan

[@jagthatindianguitarist]

sir, you have excelled yourself yet again. this is sublime

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i loved your old hair dude

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+Hafizh Nurhasan I didn't

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+James Bartholomew except in this profile picture XD

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Hafizh?

[@FranckCid]

Can you do a video of how you mix your covers? It sounds just amazing

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why did you cut your hair??

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So long. And it's better :)

[@Nathan_Fang]

yes, it looks better trimmed

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Nathan Fang That's what she said. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@ethandelves9715]

Wish I could like this a hundred times

[@timothy2235]

the people who dislike your videos are really saying dis I like

[@eustagoout]

Fingerstyle songs is super yes!

[@itshazelw]

Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drank too much and that's an issue but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke down car and Four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar and I can't stop No, I can't stop So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You, look as the good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay, and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tuscon, okay I know it breaks your heart I moved to the city in a broke down car and Four years, no calls Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar and I can't stop No, I can't stop So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older No we ain't ever getting older

[@SP-nh9mt]

This was awesome!!! I can listen to this all day!

[@RiethAndalStuff]

u look like austin evans

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

:(

[@Citelq]

Those harmonics are amazing!

[@nadmanfaisal4330]

sometimes you just wished you could turn your brain into his to know how to play guitar ...

[@ДарьяНехорошкова-и7я]

That's awesome!😍

[@Irene-ss6ww]

can i please use this for my video? x

[@EricBrooks-ju3oz]

Bro cooked so hard on this 🔥

[@LordSeji]

Why is his thumb nail long if he doesn't use it?

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

+Jose Sanchez I can use different amounts on flesh and nail for different sounds, here most of the bass is muted so I use flesh

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Cocaine

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it's for boogers

[@danielfedyaev]

+Kris Nunan LMAO

[@MloVisual]

ewwwwwwwwwwwww

[@dilhanithantrige1070]

This is such a lovely cover I love it You are so talented