Coldplay - The Scientist | Fingerstyle Guitar Cover

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Revisiting another old cover today! I first arranged this one before I started making videos, but recorded it on baritone back in 2016 (by complete coincidence, I posted that video 5 years ago today!). While the baritone version has been quite successful, it’s one of those songs I’ve been dying to revisit it for a while now. This version sees a bunch of subtle refinements that bring it much closer to how I imagined it (plus the bridge section I never included before). Hope you enjoy it 🙏 P.S. If I were to cover another Coldplay song, which would you like to hear? 🤔

[@Johan.Dingler]

Magic

[@mahadjawad9157]

Paradise , never heard anyone making that cover

[@eumanko]

Everglow please 😊

[@divishigoyal25]

Adventures of lifetime

[@firdakristanti1118]

Everglow 🙏

[@하은-o1s4i]

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry You don't know how lovely you are. I had to find you, tell you I need you, Tell you I set you apart. Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions, Oh lets go back to the start. Running in circles, Comin' up Tails Heads on a science apart. Nobody said it was easy, Oh It's such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy, No one ever said it would be this hard. Oh take me back to the start. I was just guessin' at numbers and figures, Pulling your puzzles apart. Questions of science, science and progress Do not speak as loud as my heart. So tell me you love me, come back and haunt me Oh and I rush to the start. Runnin' in circles, Chasin' up Tails Comin' back as we are Nobody said it was easy, Oh it's such a shame for us to part. Nobody said it was easy, No one ever said it would be so hard.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Gorgeous, that guitar sounds like a warm mug of PG Tips

[@ShedLifeYouTube]

This implies that he's weak and unfulfilling I would say he's more of a Yorkshire meself ☺️

[@slapperdinky]

@@ShedLifeKZbin big up the Yorkshire

[@williamwightman8409]

PG Tips with milk and honey. Perfect.

[@LeonAlexGuitar]

Improved haircut as well

[@DanielSilverman]

Yeah looks nice

[@raghavgairola2270]

I just wanna say you are one of the people I'm inspired by to improve in fingerstyle and I can't thank you enough.

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Thats really nice to hear, thanks!

[@itsjustme4026]

​@@JamesBartholomewMusicneed an update on it pleeese 🥺

[@jessieampo8962]

Wow!!! I love Coldplay!!! Best regards from philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@andrewphillips5425]

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry You don't know how lovely you are I had to find you, tell you I need you Tell you I set you apart Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions Oh, let's go back to the start Running in circles, coming up tails Heads on a science apart Nobody said it was easy It's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be this hard Oh, take me back to the start I was just guessing at numbers and figures Pulling the puzzles apart Questions of science, science and progress Do not speak as loud as my heart But tell me you love me, come back and haunt me Oh and I rush to the start Running in circles, chasing our tails Coming back as we are Nobody said it was easy Oh, it's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be so hard I'm going back to the start Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Ah ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh

[@sisenegellav]

Thanks for Re-igniting the Depression that I don't have. But SOLID! Wonderful!

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

😂

[@BucksMusicJourney]

This is so unbelievable pretty. Thank you. I Iike how you have the approach of 'less is more' in your arrangements and don't overdo the percussion effects of so many modern fingerstyle arrangements. You lay so much feeling into your music. A real inspiration.

[@MQRahman]

Finally. Full cover. First one is still in my playlists. ❤️

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Great to hear that, thanks!

[@enmanuelpadilla6536]

The best cover of this song I ever heard

[@BobuSama]

Man james you absolutely nailed one of my favorite songs! Brilliant arrangement

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Thanks Bob!

[@milan.mishra10]

The TWANG in the middle (i don't even need to explain what part I'm talking about) was just PERFECT.

[@michaelwest4594]

dluuhh dahh dllluhhhh dahh duuh dahhh da

[@crisandosol3032]

The music is wonderfully soothing, almost too much-it’s making me feel sleepy. Superb, very nice!

[@angegegel]

Today my dog is sick and I'm sad and crying I hope he gets ok, listening to this make me more sad but at the same time relax 😞 I hope my dog Brownie gets better and survive ☹

[@user-de2jo7fo3s]

How's your dog?

[@unforgiven717]

Your visible feelings while playing and your passion tells his own story according to the song and its meaning . i really love to hear and also watch you playing !

[@mthurtell]

Subscribed. This is fucking incredible. Simple as that.

[@tonyaxie3158]

I remember listening to your baritone scientist cover on repeat omg! this is absolutely beautiful ahhh

[@sukronchasani8438]

Soo...smooth,You're always special,..mate

[@thatstringdude6016]

I still support you until 2014 because you gave me why you also play the guitar❤️

[@byeapatrice2111]

So smooth and its so beautiful on my ears, and it make me sleep

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

Nobody said it was easy...but you surely made that look easy. 👏👏👏

[@jebriellego915]

Soothing, relaxing and pleasant to hear. That is amazing

[@jorgecumpeangarcen9178]

man I'm doing my homework and this is on repeat over and over again, makes me feel I'm doing smth right

[@johnlatu8057]

1st

[@losshack]

Man this is just excellent, great rendition!

[@GuusMusic]

first

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Sorry, beat you by 6 seconds 😕

[@sube2264]

Second

[@gawatangelav.3407]

@@JamesBartholomewMusic hiii🥺

[@GuusMusic]

@@JamesBartholomewMusic Creator's comments don't count

[@gawatangelav.3407]

@@GuusMusic hiiii🥺

[@RomanSable]

After watching your videos I want to get an acoustic guitar so bad! Beautiful cover as always! :)

[@2musiclover534]

The problem is that I did....and then realized that I am the problem and not the guitar....LOL!

[@EdwardOng]

Coolplay!

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

*ba dum tiss*

[@mr.anything_01]

You are very talented bro. I'm not really good in guitar but I'm trying my best tho. What I love most is watching someone who play guitar passionately specifically doing fingerstyle. They are just simply amazing. I'm a new subscriber here by the way.

[@oranges13]

it sounds so good, glad to have you back james!

[@cincy05bengals]

One of your best yet! Much more improved!

[@mejicstutorial6243]

The sounds makes me feel happy and calm

[@guylaineboisvert9603]

your music gives me chills....I love

[@KariWarburton]

So good

[@larikauranen2159]

I think your first version is better since it has your individual style attached to it. I get it that more people like versions closer to the og but i digress

[@mameeda2395]

I am deeply moved！ Thank you so much. From Japan far east.

[@Gershmaven]

Simply beautiful James!!!!

[@mamauma8006]

Woooww... Sound's so smooth... You have a magic finger bro!!

[@mhmdissrawi4362]

This makes me happy😁❤ Amazing performance😆

[@raphaellpb6971]

I love both of your version to this music !! I love that !! I love your cover James !😁👍

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

Thanks Raphaël! 🙏

[@brianscofield2457]

Absolutely beautiful James... Your style is fantastic... Every song you do leaves me saying to myself... How the neck does he do that? Ive hit a "limbo" stage with my guitar and so far.. Your videos are the only thing helping me break that... Huge inspiration... Thank you!!

[@rajshreepardeshi_]

OMG, This is SO BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE dude !! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THISS !! ❤️❤️🥺✨

[@15Sivle]

Gorgeous! It sounds really sweet , gentle and peaceful!

[@froggiechar]

Wow! This is so wonderful, James! I just had to subscribed! You are inspirational and AWESOME! Peace and joy, Charles

[@schmuckd2707]

Beautiful Sir...

[@emp1485]

That gave me chills!

[@steveisbrown]

Beautiful!!

[@lenzcastro5500]

Smooth as always

[@compilationvlog7246]

Beautifully played, Coldplay songs is great!

[@villarmentechristianjohna.8399]

LYRICS Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry You don't know how lovely you are I had to find you, tell you I need you Tell you I set you apart Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions Oh, let's go back to the start Running in circles, coming up tails Heads on a science apart Nobody said it was easy It's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be this hard Oh, take me back to the start I was just guessing at numbers and figures Pulling the puzzles apart Questions of science, science and progress Do not speak as loud as my heart But tell me you love me, come back and haunt me Oh and I rush to the start Running in circles, chasing our tails Coming back as we are Nobody said it was easy Oh, it's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be so hard I'm going back to the start Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Ah ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh Oh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh

[@angelbartolome6944]

One of my favourite song.. now I'm practicing 💓💓

[@SergeUnplugged]

Of course you would arrange this beautifully

[@Dolan-81]

A favourite song, rediscovered all over again. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@conorjones249]

One of your best covers ever. Much love brother.

[@Carolinkarvapallo]

I admire guitarists like you so much. Playing with feel and just enjoying what you do. I wish that someday I can play guitar as good as you :) thank you for being you❤

[@michaelwest4594]

I have watched this video over 100 times, I just cant wait for the tabs lol so im learning it the old fashioned way, I did end up buying your Tabs by the way. once you made them available

[@andywalls]

Grande James! ese final con los armónicos uff 😎👌

[@cogonized]

Dude ur guitar looks so sick and i love the hair, looking handsome :D im looking forward to the other covers in the future.

[@abinsmusic5289]

Its a really beautiful arrangement 😃 Really loved it...❤❤❤

[@emmavandervet]

Love it James! Sounds amazing as all previous versions (:

[@ANNEM90]

Love this song so much!!

[@rainyplant7066]

Great cover, one of my fav songs...

[@zlonewolf]

This second take is way better than your first take. Keep progressing in your covers.

[@vanaldoferreira3732]

FINGERSTYLE muito bom

[@АлександрЕловиков-э4и]

Это прекрасно, брат! Респект тебе.

[@abslenchar2347]

Hi James, how do you get such a smooth and clean tone, what do you use for postprocessing , I hope you'll read this comment and answer me thank you

[@jillli8440]

beautiful fingers

[@jula_fernan]

Absolutely beautiful! ♥

[@thebabysmoke]

This is really beautiful ! Thank you for this great interpretation.

[@gamingben4557]

Best guitar player 100 percent

[@joshnova9163]

Beautiful playing, James.

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

Fantastic! Nice arrangement and performance. Scott.

[@2fpslol818]

I can tell James really enjoys playing guitar; not only by his AMAZING playing but also by the faces he makes when playing chords 😂

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

I used the tight shot to hide some of the worst faces 😂

[@2fpslol818]

@@JamesBartholomewMusic 🤣

[@arhansen85]

He know when he reaches his personal favorite parts of tracks. ❤

[@AK94913]

I could go to sleep now, that was so relaxing ❤

[@VitalySmirnov]

Nice! Unusual version.

[@PradipSunuwar]

Soo good and clear arrangement sir

[@PB200559]

Beautiful.

[@yoggrai]

each n every tone is amazing 😻😻😿😿

[@Arthur-fc5em]

Simply beautiful… love it!

[@katiemccluskey4500]

Love this so much

[@shanebba2]

Ohh my god. This is beautiful. I would love a lesson on how you play this song

[@haidarandfamliy4478]

Im Indonesia nice beautiful fingherstyle guitar james barholomew Sukses for you Kopi mana kopi mantapp.. 😘😘😘

[@amb13nt59]

Beautiful work!

[@Stevewatson3]

Impressive and a lovley arrangement! ❤

[@viswesh713]

awesome, this is one of my favourite song

[@ndmYt-l2e]

1:11 gave me goosebumps

[@NavajoIndianaJones]

Great work! Keep it coming

[@dariuscatinas31]

So Cool!!!!!!

[@MLIGUITAR]

Nicely played great performance

[@matt_ti]

Hi can you plees do a cover of Monody cuz its my favorite song and i like your covers, thanks 😊😁

[@pierre-louisdevidal5975]

Wonderfull playstyle. I just love how you played this song. Thank you James. (maybe you should take off your watch? Your finger muscles are all in your forearm)

[@carloscristoballopezmora9912]

I hope somebody could answer this: What is the method he uses to obtain the notes? He searches the partitures and after he practices a lot or he got all just by earing the song?

[@alejandrochavez1665]

Hola James Bartholomew admiro mucho tu talento y aunque no soy músico soy pintor y quiero preguntarte si me permites poner de fondo musical tu cover everybody's changing en uno de mis videos de pintura, te felicito por todo lo que realizaz.

[@alexzuniga1574]

Man, you're a guitar god

[@mikang_3_]

예전 곡도 엄청 좋아하는데 이젠 기타에 감정이 추가됐네

[@jessicakcarvalho]

OMG YESSSSSSSS! THANKS JAMES

[@RohanSaluja]

Love from India ❤️🎶

[@DarrellAM]

i love your guitar tone

[@HallowedSoundz]

Please do a fingerstyle Guitar course 🤗

[@kkmmiilloo18]

Quiero aprender a tocar así, es hermoso como suena la canción al igual ver como tocas la guitarra, maestro