PS22 Chorus "VIVA LA VIDA" Coldplay (acoustic guitar version)

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The PS22 Chorus of 2009 has some fun with Coldplay's Grammy nominated song Viva La Vida, the amazing new hit single from the album of the same name. Hope it sweeps the Grammies! I love watching them sing this one, and it has kind of a different sound and feel on the guitar than the previously posted piano and acapella versions, so I thought it merited KZbinage.... :)
April sings the solo and sounds better than ever on this one.
The PS22 Chorus consists of about 60 fifth graders and have sung with Tori Amos, Crowded House, among many others. Visit our above website to find out more about these amazing New York City public school kids.
Coldplay's new album comes highly recommended, featuring the songs:
01 Life in Technicolor
02 Cemeteries of London
03 Lost!
04 42
05 Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love
06 Yes
07 Viva la Vida
08 Violet Hill
09 Strawberry Swing
10 Death and All His Friends

[@OldTinLizzy]

Anyone else come back and watch this every so often because it's one of the best things on the internet? Just me? Thank you for this, PS22. I wonder if you have any idea how much joy you have brought to complete strangers. Your other recordings are great too, but there's something about this one.

[@gusburns5650]

it's been a while, but you are right......can't watch this enough

[@BiomekanikSok]

yeah definetely the best thing on youtube

[@romanarendt-ij2sg]

Your'e not alone. Just to escape from the News.

[@TheRalphie2020]

❤❤❤

[@gitarist25]

Coming back here since 2009

[@lstefanescu]

Look at this conductor, how passionate, how much soul put in, such a man should be placed in the frame and passed to the saints! Congrats to him! And for sure, the kids are marvelous...

[@tammyjohnson4414]

Exactly

[@melanie.subbertsubbert4767]

Liviu Stefanescu Heiligkeit

[@TheRalphie2020]

❤❤❤

[@Tito74]

This brings pride to our New York public schools. The diversity is beautiful.

[@ednalomeli]

I watch this video when I am having a bad day. It makes me smile to see and hear these kids. God Bless them.

[@MultiEmuska]

8 years ago but still unforgetable :))

[@ChezZGER]

yeah i am also watching it already since years.....when I am sad it cheers me up. The kids really feel it :)

[@laurynmiscool]

another 8 😢

[@Creaulx]

This is the best version of this song in existence.

[@dhitseighteen18]

Absolutely!

[@virusmaker506]

The fact that these kids were so young and really singing this Cold Play song with their heart and soul was so beautiful

[@JheriCurlJankins]

Being the son of a music professor and having seen the positive effects music can have on the many aspects of the lives of children, this video brought tears to my eyes.

[@Thebeautifuleye]

This song lives rent free in my head.

[@linuxdeveloperuy]

Such amazing kids. I hope each one of them had their wishes come true

[@beverlyducharme433]

I'm a musician and I come back to this vid and others of Greg and others of PS22 to experience of the way these beautiful children connect so completely and joyfully with the music they sing. It's thrilling to me and a reminder that this is what music is all about.

[@TiggaButtafly]

i love the soloist's voice. her voice is so pure. this is beautiful!

[@crystalblur3]

Proof that the arts are needed in our schools!!!! i counted at least five children whom were literally touching thier hearts while singing.

[@itsamenl]

I have and will continue to come back to this masterpiece.

[@alwruiz]

Played it at the office...over 10 times...this video represent what the world should look like....you guys are great!!!

[@MerrilyMert]

HOW DO YOU "DISLIKE" THIS? What an amazing choir director...I'd like to see how far this group has come in 10 years. I bet they really are ruling the world. THANK YOU for showing us not all hope is lost. Amazing.....

[@jumpforJOYxD]

This came out when I was in the fifth grade. I remember watching it and feeling like the kids in the video were my friends because I also loved music and went to an intercity public school. Over the years I've watched PS22 chorus videos whenever I felt down and they always brought me back up. Keep creating inspirational work, Mr. B!

[@1cmdimauro]

This is simply beautiful - look at these children. Look at their faces. Look at this teacher. AND they sound fantastic. I would buy this on itunes. Thank you P22 Chorus and your teacher for posting these. My eyes are filled with tears of joy and my own children are mesmerized.

[@Loventrio]

For some reason I can't explain....this song gets me Every time and choosy be back to history.

[@amberputh]

i remember when this first came out. i feel so old now 😭 i wonder how these kids are doing now

[@AlbertaGeek]

15 years ago? Impossible! That would make me an old man, now! :)

[@amberputh]

@@AlbertaGeek this comment being two years old makes me feel older

[@AlbertaGeek]

@@amberputh It's weird being the same age as old people.

[@FeliciaFrancisEdwards]

I have watched this video almost 20 times and each time it brings me to tears. These children sang with so much passion and conviction. Children of all races, boys and girls alike. Thank you for posting this. Amazing!

[@sallyray515]

As a retired schoolteacher, this video makes me so happy I was a schoolteacher for so many years!! Your kids are awesome !

[@SylviaLynnVillegas]

This was amazing. The kids felt it, I felt it. How amazing . Wish them all the best including the guitarist!

[@frozenray0079]

viva la vida has been my favorite song since Coldplay premiered in on their itunes commercial and fully on the MTV Awards years ago. This is probably the happiest thing I have ever seen.

[@phelarephelemusicacademy8330]

Children look forward to go to school simply because of MUSIC... it makes a difference to children's lives if made enjoyable... bravo to the teacher 👌👌🏿🤗👌🏿👌

[@hamthehamster1892]

there is literally nothing sweeter than children singing! makes me miss my childhood so much :,)

[@aliciatorres8855]

2021, qué delicia este video, podría escucharlo todo el día, no sólo por lo excelentemente bien cantado sino por la alegría y entusiasmo que transmiten esos niños tan pequeños y su genial maestro!!

[@TtB1216]

Whose here in August 2021? Almost 15 years later and it's still mind blowing 🥰♥️ I wonder where all these kids are today. Shout out to Coldplay. This is definitely an oldie but goodie. With everything going on these past couple of years, we need a then and now cover ♥️🌎🙏🏿

[@fredericmaupin]

Agreed 👍

[@FiddleWellness]

Clearly THE POWER OF ONE person....an amazing teacher that brings these amazing kids to their BEST! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!

[@GiannaGlefo]

I remember being 12 in 2012 and wanting to be part of this SOOOO BAD. I'm so glad I randomly had the urge to look this up now that I'm 23!

[@tammyjohnson4414]

I miss these kids

[@stephanebolduc9488]

coldplay members should be proud of your performance that i find as good as the original version. thumb's up.....

[@sheisasunbeam]

I love how some of kids are so filled with feeling for what they're doing that their eyebrows and faces are furrowed with passion. The teacher didn't tell them to act like that - the teacher showed them how music can make you feel, make you move, make you be - and the kids sang and those emotions came through. Anyone who wants to argue that arts education is a waste of time and money should watch the work of the kids of PS22 and then see if they can make their same claims. Excellent work, PS22!

[@MrArnaudlouis]

15 years after still give me the chills

[@Cjizle24]

Its great to see kids actually do something with thier lives. props to ps22. this is so amazing.......

[@kizumistarlight8429]

this was truly amazing, my music teacher showed my class this song and i instantly fell inlove with it! i cant seem to get it out of my head either

[@FaelSussa]

Really Amazing!!!!!! Congratulations to you all, you are wonderful!!!!!

[@leesher1845]

Wonderful!!! Chris Martin would be so proud.

[@futuramabender5636]

+Lee Sher He'll be mad at the black girl cause she sung "sweep alone" instead of "sleep alone".

[@catz245]

I have tears in my eyes. The power of music is a very beutiful thing.

[@LeonardoUbago]

It's so beautiful!

[@buddyrichrocks]

what a great find. so natural. brought a tear to my eye.

[@yelyahmoreno]

You can tell how much they love to sing its so amazing :)

[@soblsd224]

I love how the children appear to be feeling the song ....closing their eyes and swaying. I love what u all are doing with Ps22....god bless u all

[@jacksoncollins9269]

These are some of the most talented kids I have ever seen amazing!

[@BabyBlueLuchesLips]

they should do a then and now

[@Arthuriusfromheaven]

I Just Love this Kids

[@PoyTB]

that was an awww moment! Thanks mate!

[@MissAfrikaSouth]

I had a music teacher just like this. Mr Vermaark. His classes changed my life. I hated school but singing in choir made me so alive! Music Saves Lives!

[@1moredayof]

I never get tired of watching this. I hope that all of these students, where ever they are now, are doing fantastic and are happy.

[@historia_plena]

In 2019!!

[@vega21]

415 people who dislike this also hate life and small kittens.

[@arielxu1130]

2020? Anyone

[@yaboyyezzyyaboyyezzy3515]

Yep

[@nakorguitar]

This man has got to be, one of the world's best educators. He looks like he loves his job. He inspires these kids, they inspire him, an example of perfect positive synergy. Keep up the good work guys!

[@Luiza1407]

the best thing about these kids is that they are actually having fun singing it that is what music is all about, having fun

[@MrGaleor]

Good singing, though some of those kids I have no idea what they are dancing to lol...

[@qingwa128]

is there any way to buy this arrangement for my choir ? thank you

[@melanie.subbertsubbert4767]

Lucy Yu hdufkfixox ist Hifi koche

[@laru_music]

Does somebody know the key? :) cause it's not the Original one

[@BiZii1024]

It is in Bflat minor (Asharp minor) when the oryginal key is Fminor.

[@cristelaromero3233]

I really love this song and when I heard them sing it, it made it sound it better.

[@DrKnows721]

the innocence of children voices lets me know that there is still hope in this cold and sometimes cruel world . . . . God bless you all

[@bnumber8]

They're having so much fun. It gave me chills

[@Heartsmile459]

people like this teacher are the reason i love music! as a product of the NY/NJ public school system, it BROKE MY HEART to still be young when they started cutting funding from music programs across america. i USED TO PLAY three instruments! (violin, cello, and clarinet) by the second grade, i had solos and could play by ear and read music. i am now 20 years old... i no longer remember how to play. it makes me so sad! but you're bringing the joy of music BACK to public schools. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@ginabernt]

the best version, kids are all!!!! they make life easy, God bless you guys!!!

[@joaquinchaco4468]

WOW these children are soooo happy and they r enjoying themselves!! This is what all children should experience.

[@kawfolks]

I love all of the PS 22 vids but I wonder if I will ever love another one as much as this one...I come back to watch it over and over...

[@ChrisTilla]

Scrolling down my favourites list.. finding this gem right here. Still loving it in 2019

[@WHUFC71]

Beautiful. I hope Coldplay have seen and heard these wonderful talented youngsters. What a great music teacher too. So much passion.

[@tedyang745]

This is the best version of this song in existence, really! -From Republic of Korea-

[@blueyez640]

I just rewatched this for the first time in 6 years...and I'm a mother now. I can only hope that my baby son can find the path of music (should he choose) through someone as inspiring as you. The passion these children exhibit is inspiring and the soloist is to-die-for beautiful. Well done with our future thinkers, leaders and musicians.

[@pinklemonade6597]

Still my favourite cover of this song

[@Ellja7]

This is beautiful... Never heard something like this before...

[@tRoxurSox97]

HOLY JESUS THAT WAS AMAZING!!! the end gave me chills, the harmonies were FLAWLESS and that girl who did the solo sounded like she was 18!! AAMMAAAZZIINNGG!!!!

[@ohlookitstonia]

It's so inspiring to see how passionate year kids are. This is why we need arts in schools!

[@oskrob]

Is teachers like this who make a difference in the world, THANKS!

[@easysixstring]

One of my all time favourite videos.

[@HPMeffert9]

I want to go back to school... one of the best interpret. done by heart.

[@joanlittlefield4107]

Here in Dec 2020... this was such good medicine for one wild year.

[@Nuuker171]

11 anos... E eu ainda volto pra ver esse vídeo as vezes

[@Rwefreeofdogma]

I saw this over a year ago and had to come back and watch it again. You are great.

[@Blestsol]

I was expecting it to be something else...Props to this teacher for showing kids in a public school more than one Genre of music. Theyre amazing.

[@starseed168]

Came across this by accident. What a beautiful antidote to a tough day! Thank you, PS22.

[@rugbier28]

GENIAL , IMPRESIONANTE MAGNIFICA INTERPRETACION !!!!!!!!!! LOS MEJORES....CANTADO CON TODA LA PUREZA DE LA INOCENCIA

[@5starjaybb]

As a gutair player/musucian this is very beautiful hats off the them kids beautiful voices and that solo. Also very talented instructor best job

[@Someone-tt9pt]

This Brightens my day to see every single child to be having fun singing a song a song they love

[@AClovesaustinmahone]

I'm in choir in my school and were singing this song, so my choiristers teacher shows us a lot of these songs that you guys sing, and you're realllllyyyyyyyyy good!!!!

[@Yoshirox151515]

music is what brings people together, despite race, ethnicity or religion this is what give me faith in humanity

[@lidwine123456789]

All the sudden I started to listen to the lyrics, and listen to their voices. Gosh, I think they came from heaven!

[@polarfox21]

Omg that just lifted my spirit to see music passed on to our youth...great job everyone...

[@walisson44385]

My favorite version.

[@Sleep1234]

perfect... congratulations to all teachers and singers!!! Keep it alive !!!!!

[@robwilfos]

Dude! They need to make a movie about this guy. How inspirational to see these kids fall in line behind this extraordinary mentor. He has these kids rockin!!!!! They love it and so do I.

[@cumsillaify]

Fantastic kids with a fantastic teacher. Wish they all the best.

[@spaziwan]

How can anyone dislike this? They're doing whats right in this world! Enjoying themselves and just being innocent. Sometimes I think kids would do a better job of ruling this world then adults ever could be.

[@NHbaseball9]

hands down best cover i have ever heard

[@ElvitaQuinones]

This is the best Music Teacher Ever!!!! God bless you!!!!

[@danielvalenciamusic]

This is the kind of music that should win awards!!!! beautiful....

[@ReshaAKADREABABY]

so sweet I remember having to sing in choir at school. It helped bring fun to the school environment when we sang songs that weren't in the hymnal.For those that disliked children I'm sure if you had any we would dislike yours. LOL their KIDS!!! I remember being a child once what about you???

[@lindacrouch9611]

So much enthusiasm with these students. Thank you for sharing.

[@rayanjimmy]

Touched deep inside my heart.............

[@ykaiilah]

I like how this is just so raw.

[@Munterhunter]

When you started to play the guitar I didn't know what to expect I'm actually mind blown