Radiohead - True Love Waits [A Moon Shaped Pool] (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

[@grandbluepianistofthesky9469]

When I hear this song, I picture somebody sitting alone on a park bench looking up at the night sky wondering if he can find purpose in life again. The first part of the song is him remembering all the fun he's had in the past, and the last part, to me, is him having hope that it might all just come back to him one day, and that it actually does.

[@adamboof6769]

Grand Blue Pianist of the Sky ignorance is bliss my friend. This might sound like a hopeful song, but in true radiohead style, it’s not what it seems. On the surface its a song about love, getting over and moving on, knowing true love waits, but in reality its a song about hopelessness, a man who is madly in love with someone who doesn’t feel that way about him. Someone who is trapped in a toxic relationship, and acknowledges it, but wants to keep at it.

[@stephencalvird7276]

Some Dude thats the line that haunts me the most from this song. Ive been trying to get over some bad depression and anxiety and that line perfectly describes the worst feelings and self hatred.

[@coreycox2345]

@Tincho, Worse then rude if he misrepresented it to the object of his love. Cruel. Immoral.

[@tristan_840]

Literally my life rn, my life is (not everything) atleast coming back.

[@pinkinthesushi]

Welp, 5 years later, I unfortunately relate to this. There’s so many things I should be happy about but it just doesn’t hit me anymore, whenever I’m out with people I feel lonely regardless. You can talk to me and I’ll hold a conversation, say a joke and I’ll definitely smile but on the inside I think something important died and I just don’t know what yet but whatever it is I hope I get it back. I don’t like feeling this way but I can’t help it.

[@joshcohenmusic]

I’ve been doing some thinking recently about this channel and a thought popped into my mind overnight. It’s been a really interesting journey sharing my love of the piano with everyone all over the world. It still trips me out that I spend an afternoon recording a track (it has to be the afternoon for those curious about the process, as the piano is lit by natural light - it’s best between 1pm - 4pm in the room that I’m recording in), sitting by myself in front of a piano in my music school, and that people from all over the world get to experience a very private moment of my creative process. What I find particularly interesting though is when I listen back to these interpretations, there’s a pretty strong disconnect between playing/recording the tracks and hearing them back. Without a drop of ego, I personally enjoy listening to these tracks either late at night to help me fall asleep, occasionally in the morning when I wake up to find some more motivation about working on my Radiohead songbook, but my favourite time would definitely be when I’m travelling, especially in airports or on planes, and also on public transport. As there are a lot of returning subscribers and listeners on this channel, my question to you is this: Where and when do you listen to these tracks? What are you doing? Working? Studying? Travelling? Eating breakfast? Passing out? What time of day is it? What do you see? How does it make you feel? I’d be very curious to hear your thoughts, so hit me up. As always, thanks for supporting the channel and for incorporating this music into your lives. Man, the internet blows my mind sometimes x

[@frozzzt181]

Josh Cohen i listen to them every night before i go to sleep :) thank god for the internet, and for your hard work

[@brockj1545]

I'll just get them stuck in my head and listen, usually in the afternoon... I've shown these to several friends and family, and honestly they've made me want to learn how to play piano too. I've actually sat down and started learning a couple songs because of these covers.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Sometimes I listen to them while I am doing things, cleaning up the house, preparing a meal, usually afternoons or early evening. Other times I just lean back in my chair and just listen actively (later at night).

[@Ziqohth]

i like this for journeys and before sleep.

[@mahidevranavci1096]

I listen to your tracks and watch your videos when i wanna relax and just take a break from everything around me. I love the piano and the music you make , it just makes me travel and just dissapear for 5-6 minutes then another song another 5-6 minutes.. thank youuu :)

[@mariiazhuravlova1203]

this is one of my most favourite radiohead songs. you know they have like a 90s version - and it feels like first love or just like teen ages and the version that came out in moon shaped pool is so adult for me - there is so much pain this song always makes me cry

[@hecker1982]

Sitting on a park bench on a beautiful spring day, looking at all the trees budding and blossoming, my trusty dog at my side, I can’t help but shake the sadness that has taken its home in my heart for many years. Children are playing along the path, their parents tending to them as you’d expect, oblivious, pure. I’m old now and it won’t be long. Every day when the sun wakes me from sleep, I look to the future. One day I will be with my son in heaven.

[@Jpeg-yz4xj]

I am sure he´s awaiting you with open arms full of love

[@hecker1982]

@@Jpeg-yz4xj thanks, but I was writing about the perspective of an old man I met in the park when I was taking my own kids out.

[@__Dany]

Josh, do you ever get emotional yourself? Especially when you play those heart tugging notes?

[@jimisalt]

Yes all the time. thank, you for asking

[@Miles-pf9ng]

@@jimisalt Tf

[@nicolaslalonde2807]

When you're the musician, these emotions don't come through the same. It's a more intellectual connection, rather than a passive emotional one.

[@helozi5511]

@@nicolaslalonde2807you are so wrong. don’t talk about things you obviously don’t take part in. Using the word intellectual doesn’t make you right, or smart. Sometimes the emotional connection to the music I perform stops me from being able to perform it correctly

[@iamupinacloud]

Hm.. that entirely depends on the musician and Radiohead is a perfect example of this. How many other bands do you see moving around live on stage to their own music the way Radiohead does? Sure, bands move around and go pretty nuts while performing but I mean to the extent Thom does. I think there's much more that meets the eye when it comes to the marriage between intellect and emotion.@@nicolaslalonde2807

[@joshcohenmusic]

Hi all, I plan on releasing a Radiohead songbook of some of these arrangements - I am just waiting to obtain the rights from my publisher. If you'd like to keep updated as this project progresses along with other content that I release, check out joshcohenmusic.com/pianocovers. Thanks for your support everyone. Cheers, Josh :-)

[@kawzemoto]

It just rained, the smell of grass and the dark sky surrounding me feels like it’s marrying this beautiful sound.... thank you for this... it was a tough day for me today but now I’m comfortably numbed

[@minacarkacer]

Lyrics I’ll drown my beliefs To have your babies I’ll dress like your niece And wash your swollen feet Just don’t leave Don’t leave I’m not living I’m just killing time Your tiny hands Your crazy kitten smile Just don’t leave Don’t leave And true love waits In haunted attics And true love lives On lollipops and crisps Just don’t leave Don’t leave

[@dirteater731]

Josh i beg of you with all i have pleaseee. God make more radiohead covers again because you have a skill that not many others do with your musicality i cannot describe it but theres just something about your covers that is so addicting and pleasing to the mind and soul and i hate being greedy but if you ever consider making more i really think you should because this is beauty. like real beauty

[@joshcohenmusic]

Very soon x

[@MaisyRose]

this song always makes me cry... beautiful job

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Maisy Rose Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it, Josh

[@iwantrevengex]

Melancholy is my favorite emotion... makes you feel sad but somehow happy at the same time... this is how i feel listening to this.

[@neluna9293]

This is so so beautiful. True Love Waits is one of my favourites from A Moon Shaped Pool and you played it so nicely, you're such a talented human. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Nele H Thanks for the kind words Nele. Glad you liked it!

[@neluna9293]

You're more than welcome!

[@gingerbread4106]

I'm not the biggest fan of listening to Radiohead covers. Them being my favorite band, I don't enjoy hearing any of their stuff coming from anyone but them if that makes sense. But these covers truly are some of the most beautiful I have ever heard in my life. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us and your obvious love for Radiohead:)

[@joshcohenmusic]

One of my closest friends has the same opinion about Radiohead covers. He's a huge RH fan, but despises RH covers. So it's nice to hear that you're enjoying the interpretations 😄

[@karasmith4365]

Well sHit this is gorgeous

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Sonotkara Thanks! Josh

[@joshcohenmusic]

Due to popular demand, I've decided to create a Subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/joshcohenmusic to prioritise upcoming videos. If you'd like to submit your requests, it'll definitely point me in the right direction for future clips. Thanks, Josh :-)

[@Jotmful]

I bought the sheet book but man, this rythm is so hard !

[@madathanu]

Looks like you need to disconnect your right and left hand, takes some high level skills

[@otaviolavagnoli]

This song was there in my happiest life time, and now that it ended horribbly I can live again the warmth of those moments and feel embraced when the pain is too hard. Cannot describe. Thank you, you’re unbelleiveble.

[@willemmmmm]

I cannot say how to relieve the pain, but I know that beautiful music will help... good luck, friend!

[@otaviolavagnoli]

@@willemmmmm That’s the thing. Not my first time at the rodeo, this time the hole is fuuuurther down, but music has always been there, and this is of the upmost relevance. I wasn’t expecting your reply, so, there’s a mix of a song of the best Brazilian singer, Elis Regina, and Nude, it’s called Nude at Corcovado, it’s been the other part of the couple helping me, with this one. Huge suggestion, hope it touches in a soothing and helping manner, if needed. Keep swimming!!

[@2009kpc]

Heading towards the end of another tough year. And via a long winded route of KZbin music videos tonight, I end up here at 2am in the morning. This is amazing, and brought a tear to my eye.

[@indyheel1534]

ok here is the real Radiohead version. i just came fron the cover video that didn't identify as such. much better here. i love the old l ive aciustic versions, but this version is so beautiful also and i was hooked after the 1st listen.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Great to hear Ross, thanks for watching! JC

[@Cutebaozi]

This song is, hands down, my favorite from the whole album, and your rendition is hypnotizing and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your work, lots of love from Mexico ❤

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Cutebaozi Muchas gracias! Hola de Melbourne! Josh

[@some_knees_2740]

Dear Josh Cohen, I appreciate your music very much, and I thank you for taking time out of your day to do this thank you Yours truly Muscle Man(aka mitch)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Mitch. You’re most welcome ✌️

[@lazycatzandcrafts]

I would definitely support you and buy your album with piano covers!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Ah, nice one! Well, let's just wait and see if I can get the rights first :-)

[@shtefozoid1384]

It's finally here yay!

[@KitwiSauce]

I remember driving through Ventura in the rain with this song on. I’ll never forget that memory

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, John. Do you mean the original track or my cover?

[@KitwiSauce]

The original, but the cover triggered so many great memories 😅truly excellent work man.

[@kkenichi2935]

This is really really really beautiful... 泣きました

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Katagiri Kenichi Thanks for watching!

[@Avioke]

I love these covers so much. I would love to hear what Burn The Witch sounds like as a piano cover.

[@joshcohenmusic]

I've thought about that one and had a brief go. Will see if I can make something work 😀

[@nerdienew911]

is that even possible

[@oskiewaskieshow3632]

I love drinking beer and listening to instrumental music like this. Thank you

[@tanweermahdihasan4119]

Hi Josh, its dawn here in Bangladesh. I am writing to you to say how grateful I am for this cover. Yes, people do cover. But the simplicity you maintained throughout the passages, the way you signified the melancholy of this song is truly unique.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you liked this rendition. It's a beautiful track and even more beautiful to play. Thanks for watching 😄

[@mahidevranavci1096]

I have connected this song with a man i truly love but cant have him cause someone else has him and i dont wanna steal him .. when he touches me i feel my whole body shake being happy but more devastated .. it is so sad to want something, to have it near you but not close to you , in your hug buut you know true love waits

[@harungezici618]

why is this so beautiful

[@opaldoesnotrhyme]

Wow this is beautiful. Maybe you could do a cover of Life in a Glasshouse or Pyramid Song?

[@joshcohenmusic]

I've done a cover of Pyramid Song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISafKN9l9N8fLs

[@joshcohenmusic]

Better late than never! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIHcnnWtormrgcU

[@bozos373]

@@joshcohenmusic Dedication

[@glencookson3203]

Life in a glasshouse. Jools Holland (bbc). The most I’ve ever been moved by a song. Completely unexpected. My “go to” for what perfection sounds and feels like.

[@rain_down_]

Not sure I could ever want a better version that the one on I Might Be Wrong, but this cover is very good indeed - the timings are spot on, the playing clean and the natural melancholy of the song is at the forefront. Terrific.

[@farewellblues]

This is beautiful, the best cover of the song, congrats.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@pasaizca1]

Thanks for posting this. Lovely. The sheet music was supposed to be out in June but keeps being delayed... But you've already nailed it. Really really good. ;)

[@tabeamatthies2104]

I love it! I love it!!! You have been sent down from heaven!

[@matthewclark7955]

This is seriously excellent. Your exact understanding of the timing is great. Thanks very much

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Matthew. Glad you enjoyed it ✌️

[@Evildandalo]

I'd love to see Last Flowers or Like Spinning Plates if you haven't done those already

[@joshcohenmusic]

Cool, will add it to the list! :-)

[@Evildandalo]

+Josh Cohen School of Music I have the sheet music if you want me to scan it and send it to you. Those songs might be tricky to find online.

[@POPGOES]

Seconded Like Spinning Plates. It's a necessity for piano

[@pasaizca1]

The transposed music for the piano version made me take up the keyboard again after 20 years. It's really good, and so so different from the album version which is also inspired....

[@Guadeloop]

Evildandalo I'm pretty sure he arranges his own covers

[@thomasgeorge3013]

Sweet! Thanks again Josh!

[@joshcohenmusic]

All good Thomas. Thanks for watching :-)

[@richardheighton6250]

This is the best cover on here. Thank you

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Richard. Glad you enjoyed the tune.

[@courtneycuellar3536]

Beautiful song

[@starfox14now]

I love to space out and fall asleep while enjoying your music. Hadn't had such vivid and pleasant dreams in years... Talent and a nice piano are a truly remarkable thing. Thank you for all your lovely work.

[@DinizAriel]

More than a year and I am still listening to this.

[@jesse6899]

This is honestly beautiful

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Dan and phils Glabella Thanks! 😃

[@idlerwheel]

This breaks my heart.

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Kris D'Amato (Chain Link Sense) Glad you like it Kris. Thanks for checking it out. Cheers, Josh

[@shelbydrums]

Thank you for this playlist! It's the best!!!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+shelbydrums No worries Shelby, thanks for watching :-)

[@carissanami5824]

You made me cry

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

it's beautiful! the visuals of this video and the music! one day I hope to be this good

[@cathinka663]

This is just beautiful. Great job.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, Sophie! 😄

[@morrisonhannah]

I fell in (true) love when I heard this song for the first time on guitar, so I was so moved when I listened the closer to A Moon Shaped Pool and found that it was an incredible piano version, and studio, too, finally. However, I don't really have the skills to play by ear so thank you so much for not only the sheets but a beautiful and helpful video!! Hope this isn't the last of covers from the new album! (p.s. Daydreaming is also on my "to play" list now :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you found the videos helpful Hannah. Not sure what's next on my hit-list from their new album. Will have to have a think about it. Thanks for watching :-)

[@harieszphrygian]

please put it on iTunes, so I could hear it everyday every night. great emotional love song btw

[@joshcohenmusic]

If I get enough requests, I'll release an album of the covers. Thanks for checking it out. Josh :-)

[@KristiKnupp]

I love what you're doing so much. Thank you!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Kristi Knupp You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sgouropan302]

keep up, this is a wonderful work.

[@joshcohenmusic]

Glad you're finding them useful. Hit us up with some requests for future clips!

[@mahyamalekk3518]

This made me cry !

[@arianet3779]

closest to the original version that i could ever find on KZbin, congratulations and thanks, we can practice :) hugs from FR

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Ariane T De rien :-)

[@nakata7_]

Thank you. This song means a lot to me.

[@IndigoStranger]

Beautiful. Thank you very much!! ^_^

[@joshcohenmusic]

No worries, Radio Leg!

[@rs5001988]

Breath taking 👌

[@croucheira]

Josh you should work on "You and Whose Army", sure it will come out great

[@grace-md6tl]

this is incredible! well done, beautifully played :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks for watching Grace, glad you enjoyed it. Josh :-)

[@Jess-mm9dx]

this is beautiful

[@joshcohenmusic]

+phangirlcrazy overload Thanks for watching :-)

[@Doortje1D]

Your covers are amazing

[@Noxuming]

Great cover! I finally can play daydreaming after many practices. Thank you for that cover!!!!! Glass Eyes please!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+ender battle1 Awesome, already on the list. Thanks for checking out the clip :-)

[@joshcohenmusic]

+ender battle1 Awesome, already on the list. Thanks for checking out the clip :-)

[@joshcohenmusic]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpmmXn2Or75-hsk

[@sophielone7651]

THIS IS SO PRETTY AND AMAZING

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Sophie Lone Thanks for watching Sophie :-)

[@sophielone7651]

***** no problem! I really want to learn but like an easy version

[@grishag]

You are amazing.

[@chadb1176]

brilliant. thanks for sharing.

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome, thanks for supporting the channel :-)

[@mohamadfarhoud6090]

perfect

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks 😄

[@ronitravi8523]

glad I found this nice work mate ✌

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much :-)

[@chottomatekudasai-kun3887]

Wooow this is amazing! great cover :D

[@MisterJayKing]

Beautiful

[@kimi3421]

Magical

[@cottagecorps]

another awesome cover

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Tuatara Thanks for watching Tuatara :-)

[@paulpassmore001]

So perfect ❤️ Paul from Australia

[@rkochannel]

Fantastic!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks! :-)

[@FouedSassi]

Another amazing cover! Setting KZbin notifications for this channel to on! (Request if possible: Radiohead - Spectre) Thanks again Josh!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Foued Sassi No worries, will add it to the list :-)

[@shayy7722]

ahaha I'm here from dan oops but this song is beautiful and it comforts me even more because I'm imagining him playing it

[@drquinzel2705]

Omg right? Im emotional just thinking of him playing it. im a mess. I hope we do hear him play it though

[@Liv-on8oq]

Don't worry we can both be an emotional reck.

[@Gaby-is5du]

Imagine him playing this with hobbit hair and since he's so good at playing omg I'm so

[@louokayyo3954]

Dan?

[@ВладОсипов-и6ю]

спасибо, здорово!

[@green_building]

Beautiful and pro 👍⭐️

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Green Building Thanks!

[@ktallman34]

well done!!!!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Kevin T Thanks for watching Kevin. Cheers, Josh :-)

[@newthoffman191]

Amazing

[@jonofezz]

awesome, yet again!

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Tiberius Fezz Thanks for checking us out again :-)

[@jonofezz]

How the hell do you do it so perfect? The timing, feel and everything.

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Tiberius Fezz Nothing's ever perfect, but probably 25 years of playing will help.

[@Jess-mm9dx]

This is beautiful, would you guys be able to make a tutorial on it, I don't like other versions of it x

[@joshcohenmusic]

+phangirlcrazy overload This one is particularly challenging to explain as there are a lot of fine nuances and subtleties if you want to split hairs. I transcribed the entire song note for note and each bar is pretty much different. It took me many takes to get a take with the least number of mistakes!

[@Jess-mm9dx]

Josh Cohen School of Music it's alright!

[@wilberts.cubero3629]

The simplest way to play it is just following this 4 patterns: c - g - c - b x3 c - g - c - c x1 a - g - c - c x4 g# - g - c - c x4 vocals on the verses: c - g - f - e c - d c - d - e - c vocals on the chorus: f - e d - c

[@henryohara7539]

Love your videos 💕

[@jalen.austin]

Soo good

[@charren06]

love

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks very much! Cheers, Josh :-)

[@lucykatescott]

aaa this is beautiful wtf

[@marii6030]

I came to hear what Dan may possibly play soon but wow you're so talented thank you for blessing my ears

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks for watching! Josh

[@Liv-on8oq]

Same.

[@thatgamergirlgamergirl6153]

Same lol hey phamily

[@hanna_maria]

Same

[@thatgamergirlgamergirl6153]

+Hanna Maria lol I guess you watch the live stream too lol

[@exodus9237]

Glass Eyes would be great! :)

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Pepe Iglesias Thanks!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Hi Pepe, here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpmmXn2Or75-hsk

[@exodus9237]

***** AWESOME! Thank you very much!

[@joshcohenmusic]

You're welcome! :--)

[@kristigvasalia]

Good job Australia ❤︎

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks! 😀

[@Arthur-yf9yv]

I can't fucking find the album version and I need it on my god what the fuck is wrong with people only ever putting the band version on here this is fucking beautiful work my man

[@PrateekVarshney_PV]

goose skin and tears

[@joshcohenmusic]

It's a very evocative tune..

[@BlakEmoji]

Back for more... Unreal.

[@АртурМикаелян-ж3х]

Great job!

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thank you very much 😀

[@davidalejandromartinezmoro9437]

Emotional

[@joshcohenmusic]

Thanks, David. Such a beautiful track 😄

[@UkuleleAversion]

I tried transcribing this but maintaining my coordination between the ostinato and the melody was difficult for me.

[@mr.mysteryguest3747]

amazing josh. nicely done. Have you ever thought of doing "like spinning plates" off the live recordings "I might be wrong"? another great song. The live version, my opinion, is much better than the album version. I'm not sure about True Love Waits though. Both versions are quite amazing indeed. A Moon Shaped Pool and I Might Be Wrong Live Recordings. Thanks for your KZbin Channel. I have a keyboard but, can't play worth a.. I'm going to practice to your videos. :) thanks. ..I'm usually behind a drum kit. ;)

[@godhimself7708]

This is so good! Can you do a cover of 'Decks Dark'?

[@rainbowstreak9615]

Your tiny hands Your crazy kitten smile Just don't leave

[@Genchildren]

this is amazing, thank you! may I request Decks Dark?

[@joshcohenmusic]

+Genchildren Sounds good :-)

[@richardbuu148]

I'll drown my beliefs To have your babies I'll dress like your niece And wash your swollen feet Just don't leave Don't leave I'm not living I'm just killing time Your tiny hands Your crazy kitten smile Just don't leave Don't leave And true love waits In haunted attics And true love lives On lollipops and crisps Just don't leave Don't leave

[@mr.mr.767]

Did anyone get the sheet (I think it was taken down) that they'd be willing to share?

[@georgewilkins5003]

drive.google.com/file/d/0B2bvAx0CNHtkOG5jLVAxM3ZGNkE/view?usp=sharing