OneRepublic - Apologize

I made this... 9 years ago before they got big, One Republic asked MySpace fans to make a
Video for their then unknown song "apologize". I made this film and shortly after Timbaland remixed the track and made the band famous. I now work as a filmmaker professionally.
My work since then...www.disarmfilms.com
And as a cinematographer www.aaronplatt.com
Follow me on Instagram! / plattino

[@hoanghaduc7008]

For me, this has always been the original “Apologize”

[@kweefsweat5628]

When the violins come in 🔥🔥

[@hectorhervas3749]

I mean, It Is The Original

[@lanzdy9215]

I second that

[@thepierre396]

For me, birds always flew ... oh wait

[@Father-Nature]

@Hoang Ha Duc Ryan Tedder wrote this song way before Timbaland got involved so this *is* the original.

[@kenllacer]

Am I the only one who thinks this captures the essence of the song more than the "Official Video"?

[@shadowgaming216_5]

NOPE!!!this reminds me of sumthing that happened before so,ummm NOPE

[@nimoterminx]

didn't relize this was not the real video till u remind me :O

[@rockinout4990]

J. Midnite Couldn't agree more. ♡

[@hgbugalou]

Yes - Yes you are. I too have not read any other comments on this video and its obvious most people prefer timberland version. /s

[@hollysnowkiss5247]

Nope

[@victorchen5663]

I suddenly remembered this video today and wanted to watch it again. My mind was blown to learn that it was fan-made. I always thought this was the official music video! This was SUCH a good video, masterful.

[@almadelaf69]

It happened to me today. Used to watch this video in 2011. Still makes me cry.

[@EGRJ]

Same.

[@MrArtmundus]

Same here bro.

[@chanahiru9186]

Same

[@FierceGinger]

Are you serious?! I had no idea! It's so good and really memorable.

[@Oficinasking]

I cant express in words how this video is underrated, i always tought this was the version " without" timbaland, never realized this was fan made, congratulations on beeing a better version than the oficial one, and beeing in the heart of so many fans, impossible to listen without tears coming.

[@rosamariamatagarcia5103]

😢

[@VI666IV]

it's crazy how many people come back to this everyday. this song is legendary.

[@DmitryVartovsky6661]

Back in time in 2007 when i first listening to this masterpiece. We r all missing all those sweet memories,are we? or is it only me?

[@ohshesmiles]

Yes, we are. Know where you were? Living room. Computer. My turn to use the computer. 3 siblings. A chunky hunk of plastic that was wired to the whole world. Closing the page on high school. It’ll always be a little too late.

[@ottofrinta7115]

Oh no mate, not just you. I remember vividly listening to it with my GF back then.

[@ayoublamdaghri]

15 years since I listened to this masterpiece for the first time.. and still have the same feelings whenever I listen to it ..

[@cloudwhitehart]

15 years later and still wondering why OneRepublic didnt pick up this masterpiece for their song video?

[@sineadlay4854]

This is the most amazing fanmade video I've ever seen of anything.

[@1985juicey]

Yes

[@lesleyluna4524]

+Wesley Henrique It is a FANMADE

[@AngelicHunk]

+Wesley Henrique Proof? Just read the video description... this is a fan-made video of the *original* song. Timbaland remixed it and the official music video for _that_ version is posted on Timbalands Vevo channel.

[@aaronplatt2960]

Hi its Aaron Platt the director. Its fan made. I shot this in my apartment in Los Angeles.

[@rachaelcaskeyart]

Aaron Platt I love it so much!

[@butIforgotmypen...]

Color me surprised. I have been following this band forever and a day now, and I just now realized this was not an official music video. Simply impressive work.

[@BobolovProductions]

it was until timbaland came in

[@aytanmammadova2927]

the same happen with me right now. I watch this video probably every month from 2006,and I noticed that today

[@Christiantwk]

Wait, really?

[@MultiUnname]

wow same thing happened to me.

[@silver3857]

me too

[@aicahsarahflores7273]

for a loooong time, i thought this was the official MV, and just found out few years ago that it's not, I still refuse that fact. Back in elementary, this was my fave MV. It is, and will always be, the MV for apologize.

[@peachesnmulder]

This version will always be my favorite.

[@LPSCandyProductions]

was I the only one that always thought this was the original before the music video came out?

[@Wolfst0rm]

They are. (the music video and the song) The guy just posted it, nothing more.

[@ANAMEHASNOTBEENTAKE]

1Wolfcat Actually, the video was made by the uploader.

[@jamesvaldivia7803]

LPSCandyProductions you and everyone in the comment section

[@priyanka28p]

I never heard original, for me this is the one

[@agathaf.1350]

SAME

[@jams2782]

whoa i thought this was the official all along. jesus christ, this is good.

[@G700myDr1nk]

This is not official??

[@TWGRY80]

+Christian Fajardo Not official, fan made. Pretty weird, huh?

[@heyhello6972]

wait this fan made!!!!!!!! good job😃

[@ivyborel1477]

+JustJams i thought so too!!

[@brigidkissane3889]

me too!!

[@nikitamono]

i actually like this version more than the remixed official version and this video goes so well with it so thank you so much!

[@iTeLLOu]

That is the official one, the other is more like a remix

[@beverleykorte1832]

Yes agree

[@nikitamono]

@@iTeLLOu yeah, this is the official song but the video isn't official

[@stizan9185]

@@nikitamono No, this is a cover of the official song, ...Original song is on spotify and sounds different

[@keepitreal5148]

13 years later im still listening

[@life_alonepearwa1690]

Me too ...

[@pwerty021]

14

[@faticanna2066]

Me too

[@jacobvalinetine8881]

Right here buddy

[@santinosantana5651]

Forever classic

[@katefishman3689]

I can't believe this isn't the official video... your work is seriously the best music video I've ever seen. The work with the spinning table was breathtaking. This was phenomenally beautiful, I'm completely in love with this video! Superb job, remains my favorite music video to date! Can't be beaten!

[@bornchyne4925]

10 years 😮😮

[@hazkiaistarana2987]

Hey Kate remember this comments? it's was 10 years ago

[@beatinggg]

I remember I used to watch this back in the day when KZbin wasn't that big and I was mesmerized by your work. I'm so glad I found it to revive those years ❤️ thank you for this!

[@roshanbalasubramanian1971]

For me this was official version of apologise...the real essence of the music...watching now and then from 2011 onwards

[@jerrylkh0919]

2020 im still here.

[@cagueieandei492]

Me

[@cagueieandei492]

I Love this song 😀🎶🕺

[@barbaragabbani6294]

What I can say? I am still here... Apologize.. It s good specially in 2020 thanks

[@joshr0ckgiveawaysmore388]

ur pp

[@jamtram2341]

I can't believe this isn't the actual verified music video. It should be!

[@nannyqiu]

I know, the "Official" one sucks

[@ntd252]

not hate, but the "Eh eh" sound by Timbaland makes me don't want to watch the official MV

[@lilah926]

Where can I find the "official" one?

[@ntd252]

***** just type "Apologize" and go to the Timbaland youtube channel?

[@sensei2565]

Tùng Dương Ngô timbaland didn't right the original, one republic did, and timbaland's version is shit

[@idklol3244]

14 years later and Im still listening this song...

[@SirPaulMuaddib]

This is better than the official version......very good.

[@absoluteindoubt7598]

This should be the official music video. 14 years later and I am still in love with it. Bravo!

[@Eilimei]

My first OneRepublic song... and I'm falling in love about this song. My favorite version... Just incredible, beautiful, this original song is just wonderful.

[@Ntinakiiii]

So many years later and I still believe that this is one of the best videos ever made. Congratulations! A great video for a great song!

[@vian-ij4sv]

25 years later, still love it. Never needed "help" from Timbaland.

[@zshinra3504]

Yeah. Don’t get me wrong, Timbaland is phenomenal, but this version just has more…heart?

[@stealurcookies]

Wait what?! This long already? Man, I'm getting old 🤣😭

[@NiceEmperor]

@@stealurcookies Nah man its 15 years. Apologize is from 2007

[@stealurcookies]

@@NiceEmperorthank you I looked it up later. But this made spill my coffee 🤣

[@ngonimandie]

@@stealurcookies Trust me people are creative in the comment section🤣

[@jimthompson8947]

Song melts me and makes me question my existence all in 1 chord. Stunning.

[@elijah_he]

I'm holding on your rope,Got me ten feet off the ground 我正緊捉著你給的希望之索 擁抱著愛情的美夢 使我如雙腳離地十呎高 And I'm hearin what you say but I just can't make a sound 我正傾聽你的說法,但我沉默不語 You tell me that you need me Then you go and cut me down, but wait 你告訴我你只是需要我(而不是愛情) 然後你要離去,切斷我原持守著愛的希望,只能空等待 You tell me that you're sorry Didn't think I'd turn around, and say... 你向我表示你的歉意 沒想到我會轉身怒然地說 It's too late to apologize, it's too late 你的道歉太遲了,已經太遲了 I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late 我指責說道歉已太遲,已太遲 I'd take another chance, take a fall 我還是願再次冒險,墬入深淵 Take a shot for you 肝腦塗地只為你一人 And I need you like a heart needs a beat 我是如此需要你 好似心臟需跳動般 But it's nothin new 但這是老梗了 I loved you with a fire red- 我如同紅色火焰般熱情地愛你 Now it's turning blue, and you say... 而現在已轉為藍色憂傷,而你只說 "Sorry" like the angel heaven let me think was you 「抱歉」如天使般,愛情天堂這個詞使我想到天使的化身就是你 But I'm afraid... 但是我害怕 It's too late to apologize, it's too late 道歉已太遲,已經太遲了 I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late 我說道歉已太遲,已太遲(因愛如覆水) It's too late to apologize, it's too late 道歉已太遲,已經太遲了 I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late 我說道歉已太遲,已太遲了 It's too late to apologize, YEA 道歉已是太遲,耶 I said it's too late to apologize,YEA 我說道歉已太遲,耶 I'm holding on your rope,Got me ten feet off the ground 我正緊捉著你給的希望之索 擁抱著愛情的美夢 使我如雙腳離地十呎高

[@danieltrevizo1254]

+何開儒 what language it that

[@misami3537]

+Daniel Trevizo chinese

[@0theneutralzone0YT]

This must be the most HQ 144p video I've ever seen.

[@SailorThugCuzSailorWasTaken]

The Zone_ I didn't even realize it was 144p before reading your comment lol

[@bunnyxmahgii]

The Zone_ Holy shit you're right ahahhaha. I saw this music video yearssssss ago when it was still pretty new, viewing it now again in 2015. :) Didn't even realize it was at 144p till you brought it up! Lols

[@StealthyWolf52]

The Zone_ XD Thanks for pointing this out, this is is hilarious and quite true

[@andiasalehi9456]

The Zone_ Aha whoa, no kidding.

[@TruckerGuy135]

Lol its 240p for me

[@citlalligonzalez8724]

Honestly, whenever I recall this tune, images like stills from this video are what I remember.

[@QuintinScott]

Who is still watching this in December 2019? :: raises hand ::

[@markmidlane1104]

Still as gòod

[@jasmineseraaj8858]

Im watching this in october 2020 lol

[@Ethel.Estella]

25.04.2021👌🏻🔥

[@marcipate2292]

THIS. This needs to be the official video.

[@raynahernandez]

I too thought this was the official video pretty much a decade ago, I bet you really enjoyed making it. You did an amazing job!! I love it!

[@QuintinScott]

Almost 14 years and this is still, by far, the best version of the song and video. Well done!

[@emiliavalova5704]

best song ever from One republic..

[@arjun91k]

this song blew my mind when i understood the actual meaning as to why it was too late to apologize.. would have heard it atleast 500 times.. one republic produces soulful music

[@miltonsoto9809]

That electric guitar tho😍

[@aswinp888]

That is the best thing about this song. It goes from low to high like our hopes rising, like the sun rising

[@jyip1977]

As a closeted musician, this is still the best expression of this song both in terms of its audio and visual arrangements. Bravo and well done, still only listening to this version of the song only.

[@imposter-982]

I like the timberland version better but I grew up with both. I’m an original not like all these fake fan boys who came from there and there.

[@pearlpablani9832]

I’m sorry but who the hell asked. Coz I don’t think anyone did so do everyone a favour and shut up 🤪✋🏽😭💀💀🖕

[@ferriveiro3101]

i always keep coming back to this version. i love everything about it! amazing work

[@tacomawhite3857]

this is the best version. The beats kill on this

[@243CJ]

Oh. My. God. It's amazing! I can still remember watching it on KZbin 8 years ago. In fact, this was the first video I ever watched ON KZbin. Thanks for the awesome experience.

[@DevendraSinghChoudhary24]

this video always touches my soul...i remember watching it way back in 2007

[@Roselynaguirre79]

I love this video! Still watching in 2019... Great work Aaron!

[@NguyenThiHongNhung-mf2vm]

I love the sound of this song.... Whenever I listen to this song, I always miss a friend of mine. And I just want to say " apologize" although I know " that it's too late to apologize, it's too late".......love you forever.

[@maniskyquest]

Almost 5 years still feel heavy in my heart whenever i play this song... and off course this video awesome than official. love this to core!

[@stetsonpayne2839]

This is the first one I saw after a co-worker introduced me to the song at lunch. Great Job and Great Story. Thank you for sharing.

[@NadaAlawadhi]

This video, instantly transforms me back in time, to the first time I looked it up when I finally got their name on the radio, the instant feeling of victory that I finally found it. Been a fan ever since. Can’t believe it’s been that long.

[@karipage3485]

HOLY COW this is good! I assumed that this was the "official music video!" Congratulations on a job well done!! Truly talented! I was mesmorized!

[@DevendraSinghChoudhary24]

this video was the original one for me and will always be the original version for me

[@carolinesona9214]

Me too I heard this song when I was in class 6

[@hergurl]

I’m one of those people who discovered this song back in 2006 on MySpace before it got remixed by Timberland. Thanks for uploading this version!

[@QuintinScott]

14 years later and I still come back. Time and again. The song and imagery are compelling and powerful. Looking forward to Year 15.

[@anacriiis]

Ouvi pela primeira vez em 2008, é a música que mais ouço até hoje. Não sei explicar o que sinto quando ouço , mas não canso nunca . Minha música !!!! 💔♥️ sempre Será ♥️💔

[@Timmie1995]

I thought this was the official video. It's so good that it could've been.

[@bumblebee10102]

Wait.... it's not the video? What??

[@imetalconsignments]

Years ago on a different account I mentioned this. Someone argued me that it was the official video. I enjoy your comment sir. :D

[@Timmie1995]

***** I enjoy your enjoying, ma'am.

[@kisatorimuru6627]

***** I know what you mean. I went on to OneRepublicVEVO and that's when I realized that this wasn't the video.

[@samirakhan19]

I dont think I can tell how many million times Ive watched this since 2006, in my opinion it is undoubtedly one of the best videos ever made in terms of cinematography.

[@HuongNguyen-qv1po]

It is a part of my memory since I was in high school! Thanks for making this! I am still listening to this song until now!

[@lilith1504]

15 year later. Now feel very happy when found original track!

[@MrZokibbb]

Wait, this isn't the official video? I've allways been looking for this one back when I was in loge with this song. What a masterpiece of a fan made video. This will forever be the "original" video for this song. Today I remembered this song after many years and had to listen to it. Hits different every time 😊 ❤

[@tashacrawford]

I remember watching this on my first laptop when the video came out in 2008. I had utterly no clue this was fan made until today. I always thought this was the actual video. I wanted to learn the song on piano, so I went on to you tube to listen to the song and realized that this wasn't the official video. All those years I thought this was it. This truly deserves to be the official video. It's far better than the actual official one that I didn't even know existed until today. Absolutely fantastic, I hope that you are making a wonderful living and that you get the notoriety that you deserve! Also, I just want to add that this was made in 2007/2008. This level of cinematography from a regular person was absolutely unheard of. Just look up some of the videos from back then. Everyone was recording on crap video cameras that could be out performed by a flip phone. Not to mention that editing software was nothing like it is today. No where near as user friendly. Beyond impressive work.

[@jjdees]

100% the best fan-made video ever. This video captures the true essence of the words.

[@3232mackie]

my first video I ever saw on KZbin. Still sounds so good! I wish it was official music video!

[@1985juicey]

McKenzie McDonald my first too

[@jonathanandhika9915]

McK

[@TakeoYamamoto]

何度聴いても良い曲。それにしてもVideo Clipの美しさが素晴らしいよね。

[@TakeoYamamoto]

O samu さん、おはようございます！今日もよろしくお願いします♪(^^ゞ

[@laniakea.mp4]

In 2006, I swore to myself I'll never listen to OneRepublic again because this particular MV gave me childhood trauma. But here we are, in 2022. I went on one of their concerts this May. Guess what. 1R is one of my top listening bands for several years now.

[@ezyjamez7451]

Work of art. I remember years back when this song came out and this vid was accompanied by it. I always thought it was the original. And like only recently I find that this is not the original but fan made? Cinematography spot on and invokes such feeling. Can't say anything more then I am blessed to watch this.

[@The-Celestial]

The most touching song I've ever heard. First heard back in 2011 and I'm still here in 2020.

[@waltworks8389]

Timeless! I haven't heard heard this song nor seen this video for about half a decade! Goodness, does it feel wonderful coming back! This as a whole is making me absolutely astonished for its artsy quality! Is good to know that I had great tastes back in those days! xD

[@marysophieyorke7951]

I was in high school when I watched your vid for the first time. I bought the single off the strength of it. I swear I thought it was the official video. Excellent video! Congrats on your current success

[@snazziera9407]

Damn~~ The cinematography... The color scheme... The shadow... The lighting... So old fashioned video which was WOW..

[@nasmims9463]

I’m actually crying I wish I was kidding... the memories of this video, the way the lyrics still relate, I have to go.

[@beverleykorte1832]

Blessings to you 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@Sulaiman281]

Those who will be alive 1000 years from now will give this song a NOD

[@WeeeAffandi]

@Aaron Platt im usually not interested in art based music videos but i cant get over watching your video over and over again , its so beautiful and heart touching and perfectly fits the song. LOVE YOUR WORK !!

[@Quinhwyvar]

This is the first youtube video I remember watching. I am so glad that it is still here.

[@ax1372]

Me too 🤦🏽‍♀️😅

[@szemibanfi2159]

I grew up with this beautiful song and I still remember that my older brother translated this song into Dutch for me when I was eight years old, so i could understand the lyrics

[@jojjo8450]

This song describes my relationship perfectly... Why did it have to end like that? Why did I have to spill water on you my beloved computer... I wish I could tell you that I'm sorry, but it's to late to apologize.. Rest in peace

[@DetroitVTV]

I know the feeling. My computer burned from the point of no returned... That happened 6yrs ago...and it still hurts

[@Cyortonic]

My old PC's CPU power connector melted. I didn't have anything for 3 months after that.

[@DipanjanChatterjeeDC]

I came looking for this video, since I saw it 8 years back ❤ you made my childhood memorable

[@gianghuynh-dw8ze]

Hi, I love your video. This my #1 song that I keep inside my heart. This song never get old in my eyes. Beautiful song

[@foreign_physics8490]

This is actually amazing. It captures every emotion of the song. Great work.

[@bagchibi]

It's been 13 years and this is STILL so good 😭

[@carolinesona9214]

Yes

[@herieroels]

I love coming back to this video, amazingly done and inspirational story

[@ShubhaPankaj]

I love your video more than the official video. I actually used to think some years back that this was the official video as it's so perfect. Great work sir:)

[@Stabber_67]

2006 man. I was 6 years old. Now i'm 23y hahaha feel old

[@Sammic1215]

Shit 12 years later and this is still my favorite

[@lindygreg6805]

❤️ love this original song & video, it’s a lot softer & the video says it all

[@alvaromoreno969]

I remember watching this all the way back when I was in school. Somehow I thought this was the original version. I am so happy I came across this video again, 15 years later. Fuck, half my life went by. Wish I could go back.

[@Skullbat210]

I used to listen to this version on SoundCloud but when it got deleted i couldn't find it and now 6 years later I've finally found it

[@maizafranca]

Em 2017 e eu aqui escutando essa musica. Amo demais

[@hatersgonnarate3973]

It may not be the OFFICIAL video, but it definitely is the ORIGINAL video

[@leiannelazarus5663]

You just illustrated my current situation. Unbelievable, remarkable, goosebumps, and blessings to you. Sweet synchronicity. So cool to have soundtracks to our lives. Love this work, and it really helped me today. Like to the smallest details, I still can't believe it!

[@perlacastillo4532]

I love this song and love OneRepublic

[@StealthStalkerSS]

This is really professional

[@smplgrl7762]

14 years ago? I just remembered that I always watched this because the cinematography was so satisfying. Childhood days. 1-4-2021

[@marisolramirez4925]

So good to know the origins, Aaron. Great Editing!!! I like both videos, but this is so much more creative.

[@priyankarawat1934]

i love this song.. whenever i feel low i use to listen this one.. very close to my heart..

[@kidsIIIII009]

I loved this song along with Boyce Avenue’s Acoustic version

[@patsys5357]

OMG! I remember this, I remember watching this video on myspace, I became a OneRepublic fan ever since the first time I heard "Apologize" on the radio, I'd say I been a fan before they became big. Since then I've been a fan, good times.

[@AlmostArrynt]

This music video was how I was introduced to the band back in 06. Amazing work :)

[@prabinlamsal5125]

This is the older one. This is the original one. This is the better one.

[@vidyachristopher4117]

AGREED! I like this version better too!

[@terryazamber1021]

Great video! I love the symbolism. I used this video when I was teaching English 101 to show symbolism. This is a much better version than Timbaland.

[@elliespeakssometimes2299]

i wish there were more fan-made videos like this one out there, this is really good

[@annachewning5847]

Cried today watching this. 15 years and it still hurts when it stirs the memory of the man I loved then. I'm happy now that's all that matters ❤️

[@zavalafrancisco23]

I am close to loosing mine and I am fighting to keep our marriage.