Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson - Love Story Meets Viva la Vida

[@AnhThu-2803]

it's 2024 and i'm still in love with this piece 🥺

[@gennahoward9386]

Me too!!

[@kimberlyfusselman8189]

Me too!! It was the song My husband and I walked out to at our wedding in 2009 and I just love it.

[@jaybruminator]

They have played it at the last 2 concerts I have been at

[@vividness904]

Me too❤❤

[@geciliao7508]

Me too 😊 (Campo Mourão/Paraná/Brazil)

[@melbournedreamer8634]

Who’s here in 2020 - over a decade later and still forever playing this beautiful version ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremydiez-luckie5831]

This is the one PianoGuys song I can't stop listening to. It has me in tears every time.

[@fullerfarm5758]

Yessss!!!

[@carissalund3171]

YES. Love this song forever

[@erikae6183]

Hey hey!!!

[@clarkstrange2142]

I love this version so much, 2020 gang represent!

[@vincefox8]

@phoenixpyrocreations This video was on Jon's channel at one point. This is when I downloaded a copy so I could watch it offline. Then Jon ran into some legal copyright issues with Coldplay over this song and thus he had to remove it from his own channel (as he couldn't legally have it up as promotion, nor could he sell the song for profit). When I found this out, I thought music this good shouldn't be kept from the masses, so I uploaded my own file (not for profit). =)

[@gavintan18]

Thank you Vincent keeping this alive

[@bhuvanmishra13]

Can't thank you enough for doing so! 😊😊

[@MiracleWinchester]

Thank you

[@visioneer63]

Thank you!

[@gillyweedniharry]

I remember watching this on Multiply. Back then, Steven and Jon weren't even the Piano Guys yet. The group was formed after this collaboration.

[@mafvtapatio]

This song saved me from suicide... the power of music is huge. Thank you for this.

[@feliciaharmon1381]

Glad you're still with us, the world is better for it ❤

[@qingl5148]

May the happiness and inspiration always with you!

[@Kfinnerty127]

I don’t know you. But you’re more special than that final answer. If you ever need anything please message me

[@josiahstearns9615]

“Long Live Life”

[@zes3813]

wrg,idts, no scuh thign as powerx or savex or etc , cepituax, voicx, cna voicx any nmw s perfx, soundx or notdoesn tmatter

[@Rawkalakar]

I heard this like 10 years ago and it haunted me like crazy, that I had to search this again.. masterpiece.. deserves over 100 million views

[@지옥혈검마스터]

@Tanmoy Chowdhury haha you absolutely same with me!

[@michellerobinson5677]

I just remembered it existed and had to go searching! I loved it so much!

[@1stklass]

You've truly changed my life, I've kept coming back to this song for the last decade now. I was 15 when I first found this, I remember because me and my then girlfriend would play it together. I'm 25 now, in a whole different position I was then. Life is crazy, life is unexpected, but for as long as we are breathing life is great. Thank you for helping me whenever I need it. I'll always refer back to this video.

[@yaptonurmantoputra4543]

Same with me

[@Gaurav-uh9kp]

Same here

[@jesusmanzanares8844]

Amen

[@zes3813]

no such hting as changex or etc, cepuxyuax, voicx any nmw and any s perfx ,soundx or not etcdoesn mtatter

[@gekkebever]

I still get the chills everytime he switches to viva la vida :O its soooo gooooood !!!!!!

[@gansosmansos]

That part makes my hair stand up every time

[@Kfinnerty127]

I hope Chris and Taylor see this and do it. It’s amazing they haven’t collaborated.

[@karenteijsen6715]

me toooo

[@RebeccaS97]

The fact that Jon Schmidt dedicated it to his daughter makes it even more special.

[@LastEnchantment]

This song/arrangement is what got me into the Piano Guys. 3 years later, they're some of my favorite musicians - it's clear that they LOVE what they do & that even if they didn't have an audience, they'd still make music, and have all the fun in the world doing it. Rock on, guys.

[@MargarittaFultzFields]

+Emma ...you are so right!! Music for life, Emma!

[@DAROYALTY001]

+Emma It was this and "All of Me". My fiance never thought she would listen to anything like this, and now their music will be in our wedding.

[@DAROYALTY001]

+DAROYALTY001 Saw them live March 11th! It was great.

[@MiracleWinchester]

+Emma me too! but this video isn't up on their channel right? nor is it on jon's?

[@stephanschouten8511]

Name 1 song they wrote themselves! Still awesome I agree....but do NOT go overboard on them....the originals......are better! ( and they know that!).

[@natalieso3510]

We had this song in the playlist for our wedding back in 2014. I still listen to it from time to time ❤❤❤

[@MattFirdous]

6:12 his daughter must be 17 now. omg. time really flies.

[@LiMiT0922]

his daughter passed away in few years ago. But i'm not sure this kid or not.

[@MattFirdous]

@@LiMiT0922 what? what happened?

[@LiMiT0922]

In 2016, His daughter has missed and have been found dead. She had been hiking.

[@tylerdodd6733]

Annie is the one that unfortunately passed away, not Sarah.

[@songfreak1745]

Awwww I love how he talks about his daughter at the end-- the moment right before the key change is my favorite part too!

[@ircjesselee]

Awe, little Sara(h) is now 21 years old or older. Thank you for inspiring this masterpiece.

[@xhaos01]

From Billy's wife: This was the very first song I heard by the Piano Guys when I was doing a search for Viva la Vida and instantly fell in love with their music. I've been counting down the days to when we're finally able to watch them perform in person next week. Their music is so inspirational and they clearly enjoy playing their instruments and have proved time and time again with some of the artists they perform with that music doesn't have to be in the language you speak to touch your soul. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts with the world!

[@Fransis90]

2023 and still love this mix

[@neard89]

Listened to this multiple times when I was struggling studying abroad...looking back at it, such a memory. It was full of tears, and finally full of joy.

[@MiracleWinchester]

I always burst into tears at that transition

[@machimo100]

To have the skill to play two different song at the same time on two different hands, that’s incredible, and to get the timing right so it all works, just wow!

[@Charlie-mg3fq]

The moment of transition is literally perfect.

[@josiahstearns9615]

My gosh this brings back a host of memories when I was in high school. It’s been years since I’ve heard this and it’s still timeless and beautifully done!

[@guegosilva19]

There was a time in my life that I was just addictted to this song. If I didn´t listen to it at least 15 a day I was just not happy.

[@lizzynygaard2128]

This song is a pure piece of brilliance… the best version I’ve heard so far, and am learning it on piano. 👌

[@mik-exe-]

Right around 3:40 and 3:55 is when I was overcome with indescribable happiness and musical connection as a fellow pianist for two reasons: 1. The mind spasmodic melodies and harmonies that created and the phenomenal talent of these performers. 2. The brilliant smiles that spread across their faces as they immerse themselves in the thing that pumped through their bodies- music

[@jieling1416]

I’m blessed to hear this song again in 2023.

[@taylantoker2818]

Whos still in 2019 here man this is just epic😶

[@T-Rex49.]

Meh

[@siennaskye_journey]

Meeee!!! Is there anyway to listen to this on Spotify or something??

[@marah__gacha4452]

Not on this type of video too ;-;

[@bearynilly9155]

I feel like crying when they play this

[@travproductions8588]

I was psyched out of my mind when they did this live.

[@92Dionne]

They are SO talented!!Playing the piano and cello like no one I've seen before.

[@fayroslee]

2021 and I still keep coming back to listen to this. Still the best cover ever.

[@NatalieMusicLopez]

To this day, I can vividly imagine this song playing on my wedding day. It seems perfect. "Love Story" is playing as the bridal party is introduced, and right when the bride begins walking out, "Viva La Vida" starts playing. It seems like the perfect rendition for this kind of situation. I hope it gets used. If it gets used, I would 100% petition the rights to this rendition. What an amazing conjunction of two songs that you never normally imagined being used together....

[@gavintan18]

I did the same thing for my sisters wedding in Thailand Island. It was amazing when bride came out and I switch the song ... everyone loved the idea.. and said well mixed.. haha... thank you piano guys

[@doctordinternet]

My wife and I used it for our wedding. Our nieces played piano and violin and a couple of brothers from a neighbouring church sang the vocals. The wedding party all walked in perfectly on part and I will never forget the double doors being opened and seeing my wife and my father-in-law walk out just as the music changed. It was so awesome. Now hearing this song often brings tears to my eyes (which doesn't usually happen to me, ha) Of course the video was lost and we never got to watch it... But, honestly, it is so perfect in our memories that it might be better that way. I just wish that my bride could have seen more of it.

[@josiahstearns9615]

@@doctordinternet that is so cool. Part of me wishes that we did it that way too. But by the time I got out of high school and graduated college I forgot about this compilation and when I met my, now, wife we had picked out a different song that was special to us so it still worked out and in the end it was the way it was meant to be. Still love this this rendition many years later!!!

[@sammymitchell1153]

That’s exactly how we played it at my wedding in 2010! It was beautiful.

[@daniellegrickets7730]

I used it in my wedding for exactly that. I’ll never forget it. ❤

[@stellaf01]

I've listened to this some time back. I loved it so much. I already knew Love Story. It made me want to look for Coldplay's Viva La Vida. Man, these guys introduced me to Coldplay!

[@fillysunray]

Sometimes I wish they had words to the songs, but then the music just... speaks for itself... "A magic beyond all we do here"

[@mashcullen13]

Still one of my favorite songs !! The change over from love story to Viva la Vida ALWAYS gives me goosebumps ❤❤ wish this version was on Spotify!

[@MyLevey]

When life gets so gloomy, I listen to this song. This wonderful arrangement never fails to renew my hope to live another day... its just fascinating; it gives me endless power to keep on struggling with intense passion for a bright tomorrow. Piano Guys, you're the greatest !!!

[@JjGabrielPianist]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL , JUST 2 SECONDS AFTER LISTENING , INSTANTLY ADDED TO MY PLAYLIST LIKE WHATTT

[@pasta0328]

This is still my favorite song they've ever done. I can never find it because it's not on their channel. Love the interview with the explanation for the transition as well.

[@winteriscoming4407]

I have been listening to this song since 2009 and it's my favourite before they become The Piano Guys...very talented guys, I love their passion in music...Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson 👏👏👏

[@jonamhaecucal367]

I get chills down my spine everytime I listen to this! Truly wonderful!

[@signupman332]

This is like a fever dream. I watched this the day it came out, and never seen it again till it popped up on my home page 13 years later. lol

[@prappyachowdhury470]

I heard this back in 2014, in my teenage. I have been looking for this track for the last 4 years. I’m glad I finally found it. Still feels the same❤

[@hannahkim6044]

They made 2 completely different songs and combined it into one beautiful piece~

[@dewantimannaria6849]

This arrangement gives me strength 💖

[@akpokemon]

The acoustic strings' melodic tones resonate and fill you with DETERMINATION.

[@GotDaPatience]

Still listening to this in 2019. We love you Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp 💗

[@EagleZhen]

after 15 years.....I still love this so much

[@prlunited]

10 years ago, when I first listen this song. I never thought it will be this big part of my life.

[@stoneskysea]

I recently stumbled onto a tgp song and now I ..can't ..stop ... replaying... their... videos This ones a keeper Powerful, timeless, pure genius I'm so looking forward to hearing you both live this summer

[@santiagoordonana7586]

JON, I've following you since 2013, you're amazing, the thing that you do in 3:20 it's fuc&%$/& awesome!!! you're a STAR!!!

[@achoi6572]

how a human makes musics like that... i admire you guys.

[@glenn1abacus1on1net]

I just love how you guys produce your films. They are funny, artful, intelligent and most of all highly entertaining. Thanks so much. A fan forever.

[@martandshengtravels8655]

Aug 2022 and still crying, after so many years, to this amazing and wonderful arrangement by the piano guys. 🥰🥰🥰

[@BeylaKaythin]

I've been bombed to death with Viva la Vida so much that I couldn't stand it anymore, but you guys made it... like... really BEAUTIFUL! :D And yes, the transition was flawless! MORE than flawless even, just... as if it isn't even there!

[@lpclassic60]

I am a sixteen-year-old male and I'm not ashamed to admit that the narrative at the end nearly made me cry.

[@lu3136]

天啊好項變革誰人死於吧 但下人

[@Bread_loafer]

You are now 27 are you still listening to the song? If you are then I'm glad that this song made you happy in your teenage years ❤

[@jeremydiez-luckie5831]

These men truly find joy in what they do. It encourages me to do more with my music. I love music, but in particular, i love the piano guy's music, this song in particular. thank you piano guys.

[@supahninjagirl4]

3 years ago I saw Barrage play live at my school and when they played Viva La Vita, I fell in love with my violin all over again. Now, I get to work with a member of Barrage on a weekly basis, reinforcing that love. Seeing you play this song so beautifully has me in tears every time. Thank you so much!

[@joyces1785]

A favourite for the last 15 years. I used to study to it in college, and then walked down the aisle to it at our wedding ❤

[@keablea06]

Anyone still here in 2023 - a video that brings pure joy from my childhood

[@rayho7780]

The song is full of vitality, I love it!!!

[@user-zq9bo5zz6u]

2018? I was inspired so much that I learned how to play the piano because of this

[@grifith2196]

I remember this song on was on a gifted ipod 10 years back, I got my inspiration and love for playing music through this and I got my first piano back then, had progressed till fur elise then stopped. Few months ago - so many years later, I start playing again and I remembered this song and specifically searched for it!

[@paperguner100]

i wish i could keep pressing the like button again n again n again until it wears out.... This song is pure awesomeness!!!

[@wik4237]

Whos here in 2023 still listening to this❤

[@ZhenrongChen]

Me!! love this song so much!😆

[@ydobonmai]

Divine hands!

[@jakenguyen6340]

2020 who's still listening? his daughter should be 18 now huh...time sure flies

[@merricksully6364]

2024 and I still cry over this song. It’s so beautiful & powerful and full of hope. I was glad I found this video when I releasized I couldn’t find this song literally anywhere else.

[@withitgoesasmile]

Crazy good! And I love that they were smiling the whole way through, it really shows that they enjoy what they're doing.

[@MiracleWinchester]

Was this the original upload? This was the first video I watched of them before they were even the Piano Guys.

[@오수희-t3j]

Beautiful~~~i love it!

[@TheVeryAgilePM]

Incredible talent

[@southernfried25]

Just saw these guys in concert last night in Atlanta. They are AMAZING!!!!

[@gasaiyuno3064]

It’s 2018 now... AND WE ARE FINALLY PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL IN OUR ORCHESTRA YAAAAAS

[@ikasdin]

this sounds beautiful

[@Tech_Tobi]

2018 and still listening

[@jackiedeferrari7515]

fantastic

[@1ladydi89]

I cant decide if I love watching the piano player or the cellist the most. They are awesome musicians; so talented.

[@jamiek1714]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Sometimes instrumentals are better than the originals.

[@cdpirate8]

its 2016 and still listening

[@sergiiklynovyi502]

its 2017 and I still listening!

[@LawRencEOoI]

its 2017 march and i still istening!!

[@haoyuli6006]

2017 April, still a masterpiece

[@visioneer63]

August 2017!

[@bendikhogefeld4942]

00:00 Is that the doorway to piano heaven?

[@Do0ber69]

This song isn't in Spotify..=(

[@terrythewizard1R]

to be honest, got a little chocked up when he was talking about his daughter loving this song and the key change. when he said he tried to make it longer i cried! its so sweet to think he did that for her a wee so adorable just great musicians

[@MissAnnaBanana]

Out of nowhere, I got tears in my eyes listening to this. These artists are beautiful. Absolutely, positively beautiful.

[@cjoth]

can we get this on Spotify already? 💕

[@DJDevvin]

Ikr!!!

[@pulangpandong]

It is. Look for "Bonus Tracks" by Jon Schmidt - Love Story Meets Love Story. The title is weird but it's the same song.

[@DJDevvin]

@@pulangpandong It’s a different version of it.

[@pulangpandong]

@@DJDevvin oh you're right. thanks for pointing it out

[@tayaralima9276]

The Piano Guys!

[@ambrooks5]

These guys could take the most annoying pop song and make it a beautiful piece of music. Such a talented group.

[@noangeIl]

Love Story and Viva La Vida are not annoying songs.

[@BroSisOK123]

When you want to make a compliment but failed miserably, this comment harms two great songs.. I agree if it's Taylor's songs nowadays but not Love story please

[@KasunPeiris]

That transition has to be the best and the most epic change from one song to another - EVER!!!!

[@AislinneG]

Steven and Jon, Your music is beautiful but what takes this and elevates it to something truly magical is the sheer joy that you both express as you play. Thank you for sharing that joy with us all.

[@loganhardee2909]

I would do anything to have their talent.

[@GregTom2]

Anything? What's stopping you from taking classes and giving five years of your life to get their talent? Go for it.

[@TMSVioloncellist]

Then practice.

[@ivankarpov9618]

263 stupid people dislike this video... It's really great and beautiful song!

[@thebookreader9414]

I know right why would anyone dislike it

[@jatin123hi]

Иван Карпов now its 266 !!! :)

[@AcesUp_]

+jatin jain 273 now. D:

[@olivia4nier]

Why isn't this on spotify?

[@xoxoxify]

It is on spotify, i discovered this thru spotify thank god

[@XWang-bq4vs]

It has been 10 years...Amazing.

[@mateusbmedeiros]

MAN, THAT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES!

[@VaibhavChaturvedi89]

Everytime I listen to the crossover 3:30 into Viva la Vida, the hair on my hands stand up. It's the most powerful portion of the song.

[@winteriscoming4407]

Vaibhav Chaturvedi the most breathtaking moment 😆 suddenly I hold my breathe 3:41

[@raehatcher1769]

Who’s here in 2022?🤍🌿

[@cheddarluvr]

Anyone here from Live Your Style?

[@malougordoncanete2121]

me!!!!..... lol....

[@awesomeskylineally]

+Maddy Figueroa Yes I am.

[@mimilim146]

+Maddy Figueroa Me too and I really love it

[@flyaway2ak]

I am too..lol

[@camilleagar8401]

yes its a shame its under copy write

[@Pro_Husky]

Jon Schmidt has actually inspired me to retake up Piano lessons after nearly 15 years of not playing. How amazing! ^.^ I never thought I'd play again, but his music, especially Waterfall and All of Me, have pulled me back into the music realm. Here I am, ordering a piano for the first time since I was eleven years old. :) Thank you Jon!

[@melaniehancock2787]

Absolutely love this arrangement! Have watched it multiple times!! 😍

[@EmmanuelBusumburu]

Who's here in 2024? 🌿

[@PierreDPW]

🤝

[@larscer136]

2019? ;)

[@TheMadamejojo40]

That part of Love Story is my favourite part too, and I'm 31. Think it's every girl who is still waiting for someone's favourite part. Amazing video guys.

[@timmalcolm9575]

This is a beautiful piece. I was in middle school when I first fell in love with this. And now in 2020, 11 years later, graduated and still listening to this beautiful arrangement. Thank you ThePianoGuys: Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson!!

[@fwbest134]

Always loving this song! it's being 10 years! Thanks so much for creating this inspiring piece!