Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees (Piano Cover by Josh Cohen)

[@joshcohenmusic]

The Radiohead for Solo Piano - Volume II songbook is out now. Limited edition signed and numbered copies are now available from my official store: josh-cohen.lnk.to/Store Brand new Radiohead piano tutorials to guide you through both songbooks are also coming soon. Pre-register your interest now: emergencypianohotline.com

[@stewdogg42]

At my office there was this tall indoor tree plant thing. I never saw anyone water it so I would water it once a week. This went on for about 6 months. One day I went to water it and there was a hand written sign on the plant which read “Please stop watering this tree. It’s made of plastic. “. My co-workers dedicated this song to me.

[@em111191]

this is so sweet

[@robert-andrehache9195]

Funny and ironic at the same time

[@isaacleeper3127]

I feel this is a metaphor for how most employers view their employees. Why be nice or respectful? They're just a fake plastic tree.

[@kusuma176]

oh man that was roamantically tragic

[@adamlandas]

@@kusuma176 I did the same thing to one of my parents "plants". Took some time for me to figure it out. I'm not a smart man.

[@emresener3109]

what I really like about your covers is that you can strip down a radiohead song to just a piano arrangement and still maintain all of its qualities as a complete song. I never once said "I wish he had played this bit differently". A stunning performance as always.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks for the kind words, Emre. The tracks have so much substance in them, it makes them super easy to translate on to the piano effectively. Appreciate your support!

[@m2goingcyclic541]

@@joshcohenmusic , I genuinely appreciate the humility. Being a fledgling piano player myself, I can attest that there's nothing easy about what you do. Thank you for adding a little beauty to the world.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You’re most welcome ✌️

[@pearljamlover]

My mom sort of has a memory loss issue. there's this one reference in a video game of this song I like to show her since Radiohead is one of the big things she loves and remembers. I love seeing her face light up every time I show her, sometimes she remembers that I've shown her before but most of the time she forgets completely.

[@pepaxxxsvinka3379]

It is so sad to read, but at the same time heartwarming, I wish happiness to you and your mom! also, nice flag on the background, I relate

[@enricobrasil]

This cover sounds like the work Radiohead would do nowadays: much more complete and full of subtleties. A masterpiece. Congrats, and thank you for sharing this!

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're most welcome, Enrico. Thanks for the kind words.

[@AlejandroShredderDJ]

One of my favorites Radiohead tunes of all times, but this cover is a whole new experience. Beautiful in every way

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the music 😄

[@peter7kovac]

You make me want to learn to play the piano.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Awesome. Are you going to make it a reality?

[@peter7kovac]

Josh Cohen Already in progress. :)

[@REGULARKev12]

@@peter7kovac Hows it going?

[@peter7kovac]

@@REGULARKev12 pretty well actually :) I never learned sheet music however, so I play everything by ear, but I've made progress.

[@osamabinladen824]

@@peter7kovac That's awesome. 🙂 As a classical guitarist, we're on the same gang! I don't like to rely on sheet music. I couldn't feel the essence of the song once I read them on paper. I like it the way it is, in it's melancholic form we call as sound. 😊

[@jenfiorentino613]

How I wish this song had been included in your book... so beautiful!

[@jasonpierce9796]

I rarely make comments on KZbin, but I had to tell you that your arrangements resonate in my soul and I play them on loop for hours at a time. Your talent is inspiring!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Hey Jason, thanks for the kind words. Glad that you're enjoying the clips. Appreciate the support! 😀

[@pepaxxxsvinka3379]

absolutely agree!

[@terriblecrayon]

I listen to this to cry and feel better about life. Thank you. :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad to hear it's helping you out. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@DailyMotionBetter]

Music strikes again :)

[@johnterencejr]

Funny how that works isn’t it

[@Toycey123]

That resolution at 1:54 was so warm it made me tear up instantly.

[@vrcr8640]

Holds just as much emotion in the vocals of Thom Yorke in the actual song.

[@joya9057]

ugh ur radiohead covers seriously give me life you play with such expression !!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much. Glad you're enjoying them!

[@nikitasavitsky8713]

It sounds fantastic. So soft and not boring like it often happens with piano covers.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Nikita. Glad you enjoyed the music ✌️

[@G00N3R100]

I used to love this song, I played it in good times, I played it in bad times. One day I didn't play it anymore, you gave me a reason to love this song, once again. Thank you.

[@cjeb673]

4:46 hit me like a train, just as the original does. You have an amazing way of breaking down a song and piecing it back together to make it even better. Haunting. Also, more Sigur Ros ❤️

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks for the request, Caleb. Pretty keen to work on some more SR!

[@cjeb673]

Josh Cohen Awesome!! I can’t wait to listen. There are so many great melodic tunes by Sigur Ros, but one I have in mind is Olsen Olsen. I think you’d do the song a great service. Another great musician to consider covering is Sufjan Stevens. If you haven’t heard any of his music, I would absolutely recommend him.

[@jimfawcett7135]

The intro is beautiful and perfect. If you didn't look at the video title you'd have no idea what song this was. Then "Fake Plastic Trees" emerges. You feel like a child unwrapping a present at Christmas.

[@Ignitionator]

Incredible voicing on some of these chords, especially in the intro. Going to try learning this rendition.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Awesome, let me know how you get on!

[@johndavidfondevilla-fajila2725]

Tears in my eyes. Thank You Josh for this.

[@Vesperon]

I ALWAYS cry when I listen to your music. Two things I love about your arrangements: the dynamic range (when it gets quiet again after the climax....omg im balling ), and the perfect syncopation and subdivisions of the main chords

[@tural7355]

The song fits piano so well, it's as if this was primarily written for it. A lot of that has to do with your dynamic playing of course, thank you for this.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😀

[@sgouropan302]

Josh you are on fire!!!

[@joshcohenmusic]

It does help to be on annual leave. It's been an enjoyable week of recording :-)

[@Robert-gr4mi]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin. Thanks for the good work josh

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, Robert. Thanks for your support!

[@yolandaf9638]

You man josh whY DO YOU ALWAYS SOMEHOW UPLOAD MY FAVOURITE RADIOHEAD SONGS IM SHOOK

[@joshcohenmusic]

Great minds.

[@yolandaf9638]

+Josh Cohen hell yeah bro love you

[@erinshorey3224]

I've only just discovered your channel, oh my god, I've been missing out. As a pianist myself, I'm so jealous of the talent you have. You're incredible!

[@geovannicastillo9604]

I love your piano covers. They are very sentimental and make me cry. Thank you for your amazing work you had done.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're most welcome, Geovanni. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😄

[@fabi_briefs]

Incredible!!! You're the best! Fake Plastic Trees is my music favorite, I stayed happy to see you play ♡ Thanks for your job!

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, Fabiana. Thanks for your support!

[@claireevans8140]

The expression is what makes these covers the gems they are. The voicing makes the melody lines sing. I enjoy them immensely- thank you for your work recording and scoring the songbook.

[@Simon-ir1xj]

Thankyou for this one❤

[@DoryIacono]

Thank you so much :) Lyrics : Starts 1:08 A green plastic watering can For a fake Chinese rubber plant In the fake plastic earth That she bought from a rubber man In a town full of rubber plans To get rid of itself It wears her out It wears her out It wears her out It wears her out She lives with a broken man A cracked polystyrene man Who just crumbles and burns He used to do surgery For girls in the eighties But gravity always wins And it wears him out It wears him out It wears him out Wears him out She looks like the real thing She tastes like the real thing My fake plastic love But I can't help the feeling I could blow through the ceiling If I just turn and run And it wears me out It wears me out It wears me out It wears me out And if I could be who you wanted If I could be who you wanted All the time All the time

[@marioskyjuicemonster]

One word... Beautiful

[@joshcohenmusic]

Two words... Thank you.

[@JuanCarlos-zn8ts]

bulletproof i wish i was please

[@joshcohenmusic]

I've already worked out the arrangement for this one, so just need to record it! 😀

[@JuanCarlos-zn8ts]

Josh Cohen Thanks man, I look forward to that arrangement, and besides, I congratulate you for your work, you are an excellent musician and with a great technique and excellent musical taste, continue like this, my friend. Someday I would like to have your talent. 😀

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much for your support, Alex. Appreciate it! 😀

[@frankgerber8126]

Did this ever happen???? Can't find it?!

[@noahbealand]

I'd love to hear All I Need!

[@joshcohenmusic]

So would I. I'm just trying to find a way to make it sound interesting, as the chords throughout the verses and choruses don't really change - it's only the bass line.

[@ChrisKotra]

reckon Subterranean Homesick Alien could be done? I wouldn't be certain myself.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Hey Noah, just recorded this today: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7cpYWOn79ol5I Enjoy!

[@thecolorofcolour]

I would love to hear SHA.

[@piob9801]

This is a beautiful cover. You are blessed my friend. Thank you.

[@aksy970]

i saw this about 5 years ago. forgot to give it a like. here it is! Well done!

[@contramundum2.0paradigmshi10]

Listening to this a day removed from walking away from a serious car accident..a gash on my leg required 10 stiches..but I'm thankful both drivers walked away. Most Radiohead songs don't lack any somberness or emotion..but Josh amazingly added both to this rendition. God bless you all.

[@tylerjorgensen3431]

I love that it keeps the emotional goal of the music for me. Thanks Josh for allowing me to connect to the feelings I had buried.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@petercah]

this is incredible...I've listened to it about 60 times now...astonishing work!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much, Peter. Glad you liked it. Have a great week ahead!

[@petercah]

Still listening :)....you probably get hammered with 'requests' but there are two songs I think you would recreate brilliantly. From the same time period 1) Massive Attack Unfinished Symphony 2) Manics - Design for Life

[@joshcohenmusic]

Hi Peter, I know it's not your requested track, but you might like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSZh3tpp9mDiMU

[@liz-on8243]

This gave me chills and soothed me at the same time I love everything about your channel! Listening to your marvelous covers and watching your beautiful hands playing the piano makes me real happy

[@joshcohenmusic]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for supporting the channel and glad that you're enjoying the clips! 😃

[@johnterencejr]

Jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Thank you so much.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thank you, John.

[@StuAus]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous. Thanks to you mate.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, Stuart. Thanks for checking out the channel 😀

[@AngelAngel-bl2vn]

This just cleans my soul. Thank's Josh.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You’re most welcome ✌️

[@irmalawless9207]

What an amazing version of an all time classic song by Radiohead...

[@AKAtAGG]

Maybe my favourite song ever, seen them play it live multiple times and this is such a beautiful version i kinda want them to use this from now on.

[@loganbirdsong6424]

I have just come across your channel and I can't stop watching. Once again music has left me in awe. You keep up the good work.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying the tracks! 😄

[@kaii8985]

Hi I just wanted to comment that your videos have helped me so so much as I’ve taught myself piano. I’ve been a musician for a few years prior to picking up the instrument, but watching your videos closely and studying them really helped me develop a heart for arrangement. Just wanted to stop in and say that-so thank you so much :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

You’re most welcome. Glad it’s helped you out x

[@lojupitermoon]

I literally kneel for your covers

[@minhpham1717]

Listening to this, I understand why you find music 'solace'

[@Highland_Moo]

My new favourite channel. Watched this from my home in the Scottish highlands and it’s simply beautiful - I quite often get bored and skip halfway through a video but I watched this all the way through and subscribed. 👍🏻❤️

[@joshcohenmusic]

Welcome and thanks for the kind words x

[@albertonasan]

Thanks... thanks and sorry cuz I can only give you a like. Nice job

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much for checking it out. Appreciate it.

[@lauralee8652]

So excited that your songbook is done!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Me too ✌️

[@rogerso.1020]

Thank you for sharing! Love these

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@hiteshspac]

Radiohead would be so proud of this.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you enjoyed the track. Thanks for watching! 😄

[@kazoofrog]

This arrangement is absolutely sublime, thank you Josh!

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😄

[@archismanbiswas3423]

Brilliant man. This is my all time favourite Radiohead song. Love you bro.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Love you too, mate! Thanks for watching 😀

[@soul637]

Damn dude didn't expect this to sound great on the piano! Then again its you so everything sounds great. Keep up the good work dude

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much and thanks for your support!

[@nicksjamin1]

if I could be all you wanted, all the time

[@joshcohenmusic]

Great lyrics! 😄

[@tomtom-is9yp]

It make me cry

[@tiagofrazao1219]

Amazing Josh!! Thank you so much.

[@xxecnamorxx]

This is beautiful! 😍

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much. Glad you're enjoying the tracks!

[@marinhoutube]

wow!

[@Duke4nderson]

Bro! May I never know you, but a want to thank for this cover... with Every note I feel peace and joy in my heart and this make me a better person... mostly in my darkest hours Thanks!!!

[@joshcohenmusic]

You’re most welcome ✌️

[@doyoumusicmuch1678]

Blown away. Lovely.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kritgaudart3604]

love all this songs from your piano...

[@joshcohenmusic]

Nice one. Thanks for watching! 😄

[@thegreatmistersuzuki4147]

this is so perfect, exactly what i needed, thank you so much :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 😀

[@erockindaworld]

This is absolutely wonder. I love your work and please keep it up. These are incredible

[@diodinata5285]

😢brilliant, You have got a nice chord, it really makes touched my soul. Best radiohead cover. Thank you for sharing this

[@jasoneddington6765]

Thank you so much for doing these songs I really appreciate your interpretation of these songs and it certainly goes without saying you are extremely talented. I’ve always loved these songs but it’s like falling in love with them again when done on the piano like this

[@joshcohenmusic]

Awesome to hear, Jason ✌️

[@user-vs5ew3vl6m]

When a beautifull song play by beautifull fingers and soul.

[@PhilippeCorthout]

Damn... goosebumbs all over.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Haha awesome to hear that the track had that effect on you. Thanks for watching / listening 😄

[@FelipeOliveira-bj6mk]

This song sounds way more happy in the piano. Great job as always!

[@pryanilyona]

Felipe Oliveira really?.. I am sure it's such a beautiful song but not happy at all maybe that's because you don't hear the lyrics which is really melancholic in the classical Radiohead's style maybe it's not right but for me words "happiness" and "Radiohead" are from different galaxies - both music and lyrics make me sad but in a good way

[@FelipeOliveira-bj6mk]

I do think so, even Radiohead can sound happy if you're listening to it right :)

[@pryanilyona]

Felipe Oliveira sounds interesting :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much Felipe, glad you're enjoying them!

[@KaterynaChernyshova]

This is so adorable! 😄 If I could play what I wanted all the time...

[@TheTatoca]

Thank you for sharing!! This is so beautiful!!! :) Hugs from Brazil

[@joshcohenmusic]

Obrigado! 😀

[@refzen]

My skin bristles when in the presence of a master pice, my friend ... This is beautiful

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much, Enzo. Glad you enjoyed the track 😄

[@nh87toosmart]

Thanks for making beautiful Radiohead piano covers........ I grew up listening to Radiohead. I first discovered your 'No Surprises' cover, though the arrangement is slightly different, but yet it is perfect. So perfect that your cover brings lots of good old memories to me........ even moves me to tears sometimes. There's something about your piano arrangement.....it is like telling a story. Keep up the good work Josh!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much for the kind words and your support, Norlina. Glad you've been enjoying the covers!

[@mohamedbahdine]

Excellent as usual Josh! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful covers. So peaceful.. :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're most welcome, Mohamed. Thanks for listening!

[@sharoncelani5594]

expresses so much, my favourite cover ever

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks Sharon, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@chuck1prillaman]

I daydream as I listening to your beautiful arrangement here that it is I who is playing, and it is an early morning in 1986 and I am playing this in order to gently wake my girlfriend. Funny thing, that.

[@rhiannon1435]

such a beautiful cover of my favourite radiohead song, well done!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@dylanhosborn]

You're amazing brother

[@saralamarti7916]

you play piano with such calm and serenity. I love it

[@benprastitis3341]

astonishing. Crying all over my keyboard!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, Ben ✌️

[@renanvilanova2591]

My god, this performance is beyond amazing!!! Cheers from Brazil

[@ronaldwong1819]

Wow. Amazing mate

[@themaligos_]

Wow. Goosebumps! Amazing work mate!

[@tpblue11]

Wow simply wow thank you mate for this

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@wesleyhobson791]

Utterly beautiful...

[@Naveh_O]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much, Naveh :-)

[@GinniWallin]

This is so beautiful and it really touched me, I cried at the end ❤️

[@PietroAlejandro]

Amazing cover !! I wish I could play piano like you do man. Keep going !

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Pierre-Alexandre ✌️

[@jackyluk760]

keep going on Josh ! you rock!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks Jacky! :-)

[@TYSLYS]

BEAUTIFUL MAN .... beautiful ...

[@hobodawg9364]

Best one yet... And that's really saying something.

[@01493DAVID]

I wish this songs were on Spotify so I could listen to them anywhere.

[@joshcohenmusic]

I’m going to sort this out shortly ✌️

[@01493DAVID]

That's great! I'll be waiting for the announcement.

[@syedabdulhabibfaiz4804]

Love this! a beautiful version of Fake Plastic Tree.

[@joseph.r1122]

Love this song. Great job!

[@__Dany]

Beautiful.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks! 😄

[@julianbox12]

Amazing! Thanks for this

[@joshcohenmusic]

Avec plaisir :-)

[@irineugritlet2759]

Simply fantastic performance. It makes my life happier. Thank you!

[@evantapper5924]

Marvelous. Thank you.

[@thisplasticsunset]

So. Beautifully. Done.