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

[@joshcohenmusic]

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[@elwoodwarren-kuelgen8874]

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

[@EMOD564]

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]

hahaha I gave up after the first 2nins

[@marcos22216]

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]

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

[@spud1252]

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

[@snakeeye9517]

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

[@carloscreativity9557]

yesssss 😭😭😭😭

[@edward4840]

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

[@rossmanIVXX]

At the very least time.

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

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

[@pizzaman4385]

Rabbit souri did it

[@anadevargas5473]

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.

[@Laurie_Ramone]

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!

[@tony791999]

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]

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

[@lillil6490]

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]

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]

Josh Cohen will do!!

[@Magorzata-ss4wt]

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

[@xSTARR999]

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

[@RanjitSouri-PinkFloydPiano]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, Ranjit. Thanks for watching ✌️

[@varunbhattacharyya9356]

Your version is great too!

[@RanjitSouri-PinkFloydPiano]

@@varunbhattacharyya9356 thank you!

[@burthorton1867]

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

[@RanjitSouri-PinkFloydPiano]

@@burthorton1867 Thank you very much!

[@the-petro]

34 people are them

[@joshcohenmusic]

This made me laugh..

[@carloscreativity9557]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joshedwards1063]

86 now

[@andrewswan9103]

@@o-henry In the end, it's only round and round.

[@cristianarmando5430]

112

[@ehudv9276]

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

[@joseherran7114]

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

[@SirChrisCook]

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

[@farazmasrur]

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

[@andremuniz6623]

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.

[@TeslasTeaParty]

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 ❤

[@joshcohenmusic]

You’re most welcome ✌️

[@thibauttg5254]

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

[@neilo4u]

4:20 That transition was EPIC!!

[@evilMANGO-ec7mx]

Smooth af

[@ChamallowMilka]

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

[@stiv147mccluskey3]

Thank you absolutely beautiful and inspirational. X

[@sopleased6857]

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]

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

[@Grimault_]

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]

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

[@VerryHuman]

A Medley of Dark Side of the Moon would be Legendary

[@tracyraven7444]

Yes yes yes !!!!!

[@theacme1000]

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.

[@scottheywood6502]

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

[@Hwoodification]

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

[@NunyaBidness162]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Eric ✌️

[@EduardroidOzomClay]

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.

[@rafaelpavan95]

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

[@carlsmith4568]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much, Carl. Appreciate the support ✌️

[@rossconran2333]

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

[@812cp]

That's just f*&@ing genius.

[@OndaSeca]

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

[@toaster_joe595]

Keep the Pink Floyd coming!

[@willariza00]

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

[@DiLeoDragon]

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.

[@yashmahendra6669]

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

[@darkento]

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

[@dclarkmusic]

My favorite Floyd song! Beautiful.

[@obi1988]

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

[@thomasgeorge3013]

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

[@Sumit91657]

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

[@ThePhDSpanish]

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

[@brucekuehn4031]

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.

[@philipclayberg4928]

There are times When the music fights its way Past the boredom and pain And just shines There are days When the music brings us To a new world because Of all it says There are nights When the moon rises above All the people that we love And just shines There are keys On the piano that can bring Forth happiness and sing To you and me Let your fingers speak Let your heart breathe Let your thoughts fly And let your soul rise

[@yurivasconcelos13]

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

[@albertonasan]

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

[@fabricebonnaud4841]

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.

[@josuer.2859]

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

[@Bubblej0028]

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

[@BigTArmada]

Astonishing. More please.

[@andrgomarta]

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

[@RawGlovin420]

I sense a turtle neck

[@carloscreativity9557]

😂😂😂

[@caseyvanboxtel2279]

Totally!! Lol

[@cloverfield8143]

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

[@jybh012]

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

[@micahstrava5467]

Wow. Goosebumps!

[@angelozhangS]

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!❤

[@Indianadixon]

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

[@yaguhaview]

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

[@ilive4god2007]

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...

[@russpendergraft5057]

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

[@dubskins420]

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

[@rickyjackson7598]

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!

[@RyJohnsonMusic]

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

[@xSTARR999]

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

[@cinaminlee2148]

I am possessed by this mystery. So beautiful.

[@Rhys5945]

Sonder

[@deborah2568]

Amazingly beautiful way to start my sunday, again 😍😍

[@adrienne575]

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

[@RiandeMisterios]

Hermoso

[@H3ADZhOT]

brooo do shine on you crazy diamonds by pink Floyd!

[@tedsnyder9764]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Ted. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brunogallichand2444]

Josh, another great performance!! Many Thanks, and claps!! To let you know, I just came back from the Utah Canyons, where I played a few of your songs in the car while I was zigzaging the Zion Canyon on a bright Sunny Day. This was a mesmorizing experience!!!! Sent you some mental pictures during the process! ;) Cheers my friend! And be well. Bruno

[@michelangelocardillo9264]

Pink classic musica per sempre 💖

[@xxecnamorxx]

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

[@sonicymario2010]

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

[@wanyerc4332]

one word - beautiful

[@Elena-mu7qp]

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

[@Boomplan8]

While you're into prog, I definitely recommend King Crimson if you haven't heard them, especially Epitaph or In the court of the crimson king

[@yourpalcal1412]

or 21st Century Schitzoid man

[@Boomplan8]

YourPalCal Yeah that's a favourite as well, but I feel like the others would work better as piano covers... but you never know!

[@sohamsinharay7062]

Boomplan8 Or Islands

[@EduRenesto]

Matte Kudasai

[@husmert8412]

i wish you had more followers... you are the king of coverers and have great talent on your fingers

[@devinmrochko659]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Devin ✌️

[@DJ-3maj]

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

[@claudemaximus9409]

Merci pour partager ce beau moment musical 🎹

[@JulesMarz]

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

[@ClassicalJams]

What a beautiful and delicious way to begin the day!! You are a really wonderful and creative pianist and I LOVED this cover of one of my fav tunes. I think I told you before that Pink Floyd is my favorite band of all time. With this level of play, I am sure you could be a great composer, as well as evidenced by your beautiful intros and outros....completely original and played with great passion. You make that piano of yours speak!! BRAVO!!!! By the way, you have quite a span...I see you easily reaching the 9th, so a 10??!! Also, to the ones that give you a t-down...just jealous I am sure. Much love to you and yours, ~Jackie

[@josephguzman4737]

Right when I saw your pink Floyd piano covers I instantly hit subscribe . keep up the beautiful work!

[@willyrosk8649]

You're a genius! I wish you the best

[@Neoanalogism]

Wow, what a great birthday present!

[@angelozhangS]

happy birthday, mate!

[@yourpalcal1412]

Happy Birthday

[@b.raygoza7708]

we have the same birthday!!! happy belated birthday

[@owengardiner4628]

🎁🎉

[@madeleinesuzette]

Im seriously impressed !! Once again Rick Wright would be proud !!

[@delab3929]

It's crazy as I wait every day for a new video. You remember when I told you music is my soul Josh? This is just another proof for it. Love it!

[@tanveeralam3690]

*eargasm, goosebumps*

[@keegsalex6285]

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

[@olerocker3470]

Excellent!

[@markwedekind]

Josh, I'm loving your music, well done.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Mark ✌️

[@Marco_Cagliari]

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

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thank you ✌️

[@mikesch0815]

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

[@michaelfitzurka5659]

Lovely. ty.

[@tchumtchum]

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

[@prahladkrishna9581]

Just three words, I am speechless.

[@osovagabundo1]

I just found you. Brilliant! Im a huge and picky Floyd aficionado and all these pieces deserve quite a few sittings. Just beautiful work. I hope you explore Rogers later works as well

[@microsherpa]

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

[@dannysp664]

THAT INTRO OH MY GOD!

[@mysteryman2112]

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