If Coldplay's 'Fix You' Was An Emo Anthem

[@touchyfishy]

I feel like the tone of this perfectly combines the nostalgia of my teen years with the existential dread that comes with being an adult.

[@the_Sarahnator]

YEP, agreed.

[@CrackerJoe1231]

Bro perfect description

[@jamesmasson2815]

If this isn't the comment of 2024....

[@jrubeck01]

What years were those? I get that weird flutterey time travel on like atari's boys of summer cover, but its more mixed with that laying on the grassbon a sunny warm day with your eyesbclosed remembering beautiful things

[@IsaiJurado]

Yes, yes that’s emo music for ya 🖤🤘🏼

[@jamesphilipdorse8161]

This could genuinely be one of the best cover songs I've ever heard in my life

[@RedFoxRicky]

johnny cash - hurt is another one .

[@pnut84]

It's alright, Secondhand Serenade did a better cover.

[@shanefrederick7731]

Agreed

[@kane6529]

@@pnut84this is only excusable if your a child/ tweenager 😮

[@beezybeez4207]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@thissiteisaids]

I feel like Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol would sound really good with this treatment, too.

[@kouham420]

Yes please

[@AnkitShome]

Yes, please!

[@samuelkilik8233]

YEAAA THAT WILL ALSO BE SOOO COOLLL

[@snazzydrew]

You are reading my mind!

[@NegerKim]

You should lool up Snow Patrol's live performance of "Set Fire To The Third Bar" with Cheryl Cole, that's almost as emo(tional) as the original version of Fix You :-)

[@timshirley2992]

I like how all the band members look like they get on with each other

[@ganguanggangmei2252]

Band members? It's all him 😊

[@TimothyJurgens]

@@ganguanggangmei2252 it's irony

[@juanmanuelmimbaca5526]

​@@TimothyJurgens Irony chases him but he´s faster

[@Emma-kx9ne]

​@@ganguanggangmei2252they're triplets

[@beezybeez4207]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@madmanJSK]

Man, 14-year-old me would’ve totally found this on Limewire and stuck it on my iPod Shuffle.

[@samuelchristensen5799]

Another family computer bites the dust

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

​@@samuelchristensen5799 Between my limewire dl's and my brother's GTA mods, that PC didn't stand a chance.

[@nach1man]

On my poop brown Microsoft Zune!

[@heinhanekom6755]

Soooo true 😅😅 Limewire. haha those were the days.

[@DavyCrocket2003]

Napstar anyone?

[@MadameCornflake]

I was tidying up my kitchen while starting this video. And after a while I just stopped in my tracks, turned to my phone and whispering "damn..." My Coldplay love hugs my emo heart and that is f**** wholesome ❤

[@davidrapthap9973]

This is Hotplay 🔥

[@taboussh]

This deserves more likes

[@OrdinaryPigeon1]

Hotpause

[@Memorh19]

LOOOL

[@beezybeez4207]

This is so good but you must hear “Whispering Wolf” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🐺🎶

[@scarylions]

Or, perhaps Hotwork?

[@ChromaJune]

The whole production is incredible but your drums are absolutely MERCILESSLY good.

[@AlexMelton]

Lots of sweat goes into those drums so I’m very glad they’re appreciated 🫶

[@ChromaJune]

@@AlexMelton You gotta be careful bro if you fall too deep in the pocket you'll never be seen again!

[@drewfenton5452]

Agreed! I follow Alex because of this.

[@iainmcguire7190]

@@AlexMelton always phenomenal drums, FIVE STAR CONTENT, would listen again

[@Henry-wu3ts]

​@@AlexMeltonoh yeah I bet, what sounds do you use? I love them, you should make a video going over your sounds and process for them if you haven't already lol

[@tylerbowie9069]

This was an absolute brilliant version!! Brings me to tears every time! The “I promise you I will learn from my mistakes” more specifically has a very deep meaning to me. I was a bad drug addict for a long time. Just couldn’t get over it. Was married, had an amazing wife / life. Eventually a daughter but threw it all away. Finally cleaned up myself and life. Have repaired every broken relationship in my life. But it was touch for my ex as it should have been. I’m finally the person I should have been and it’s too late. I finally learned from my mistakes, people can change but sometimes it’s too late.

[@threearrows2248]

God has a purpose for us. Keep pursuing Him, because He can fix all things. My husband and I met in AA. We have a life beyond our wildest dreams, despite ourselves.

[@Jasmin-ur8ne]

I’ve been looking for so long. Finally found the original version of this song.

[@KeithBuhler]

Coldplay s acoustic version is alright

[@tolakanginman]

pretty sure its not Fix You by Boyce Avenue ?

[@qwantum5760]

@@tolakanginman Coldplay wrote this song trough out 2002 till 2004's release of X&Y which is the original. Don't know if it was satire just wanted to make sure.

[@tolakanginman]

@@qwantum5760 i mean, boyce avenue rearange this song in different style which mean maybe he heard boyce avenue since he said hes been looking this version for so long.

[@qwantum5760]

@@tolakanginman Ah fair, my bad anyway, now you know some fun trivia.

[@turkoizdog]

The intro guides me home, the bridge ignites my bones, and the whole thing fixed me

[@katejoyce2725]

I see what you did there 😂

[@duhduh14]

glaze

[@swan_____]

👏🏼

[@brownhoddie6948]

Bro what.... You need to write some lyrical ballads.

[@JeremiahGrady-u4n]

Dang, dude. This is awesome. It's rare that I feel emotional over a cover song. That interlude and breakdown got me. Well done.

[@edwardlee6275]

normally i would be like " no man fix you is not a song you can rearrange and fuck around with" but man this is freaking amazing !

[@pinnacleexpress420]

ok but how is it rearranged and fucked with like genuinely i would like someone to point it out cuz while this cover is FIRE I dont see how it's particularly different

[@DougRG]

@@pinnacleexpress420 Different key, adding the first verse lyric into the background of the 'tears stream' bridge area, the absence of an organ and doubled up guitars instead, percussion entering the chat during the first verse when the original does not have percussion until the bridge, which alone turns up the rock factor substantially, the pop punk vocal and flourishes. It's a great homage, so I see why you're saying what you are. Just listen to them back to back. The similarities are there, so the spirit of the song is still in tact, but this is definitely not just a carbon copy.

[@Jon14141]

@@DougRG Indeed mate!

[@007knick]

Same here and if I am honest the first time I heard it I thought that. The more I listen to it, the more it absolutely works. I reckon Chris and the rest of ColdPlay would love it

[@Philrodgers1225]

I was waiting for the midwest emo poem reading over the instrumental, something like "I guess I thought if I could fix the broken things in you, maybe the broken things in me would get fixed too" (cue the epic build) 😂

[@howardpark8686]

This ^^^

[@matthewgolembeski1926]

This would be banger

[@mikehodges841]

Omg same! With a hard break into a half-time drum chorus. Would have made this so much better

[@JeremiahSherlock-j6q]

​@@mikehodges841 Yes! And background vocals during that part going, "La-ights will guuuuuuide!" "A-i will truuuuuuuuy!"

[@zacwhyte]

😂 perfect

[@jack92983]

I’d love to see a mixing tutorial of this, it’s genuinely one of the best covers I’ve heard and definitely the best cover of this song there is!!

[@niclake13]

100% this. @alex Please!

[@pacomo1]

I didn't think this song could get any better, I'm fucking crying

[@KeithBuhler]

I'm not crying too, you're crying

[@ДмитрийКириллов-ъ4и]

Я блять тоже!

[@marinlarin]

Tears do be streaming

[@mightybrian5836]

same

[@SoCoSucks]

I knew I wouldn't have been the only one. Sometimes, someone makes something beautiful that touches your spirit. This was one of those times.

[@typhobeats]

The original is an absolute masterpiece, but this is also really insane.. One of the best rock covers i`ve ever heard!!! Well done!!

[@Italianchefsunshine]

My brother died last month so I have gone through bouts of listening to this song on repeat. There’s something about this song, especially this version, that is so cathartic and just resonates.

[@feloniousmonkx]

Heart breaking... that kind of loss. So sorry :*(

[@Italianchefsunshine]

Thank you! I have so many people that have reached out that have experienced the same loss and it’s amazing how it can connect us , but also so sad that so many have had to feel this.

[@Solabusiness]

I know how you feel

[@sdws91]

So sorry for your loss. From another brother.

[@Italianchefsunshine]

@@sdws91 Thank you! ❤️

[@dee5tank]

Captured the rawness of both Coldplay and emo in perfect harmony

[@Jon14141]

Indeed

[@dreadfyre2537]

The bridge is the primary reason why this song will always be my all time top favorite song. I was waiting until the bridge before deciding if I liked this yet and…you absolutely nailed it. 20/10, thank you!

[@katiefulton9456]

Sir: your voice captured Coldplay, Deftones & a bit of Thrice: 🙌👏✅

[@lucasmorem]

Alex turning a sad but chill song into a STADIUM EMO-POP-PUNK ROCK ANTHEM (and obviously this song would end the show with fireworks, crowd choir and shit)

[@SkarTisu]

Don’t forget the lasers!

[@TheSalPic]

Who saw this on Spotify this morning already!? This guy! listened all the way to work!

[@DeathComesSwiftly]

It’s a testament to how good this original song writing is. This version is amazing

[@ScienceofLoud]

It has big Biffy Clyro vibes towards the end there. What a stunning arrangement!

[@andrewadams6473]

Wait whoa yes

[@bethlovesthings]

The whole song tbh, so good

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Agree 100%!

[@exethanter6124]

Oh yeah, gave me vibes of All The Way Down and Christopher's River!

[@eriknjoo]

[@DougRG]

The fusion of Melton and Coldplay is always deadly. Man, what a rendition. Bravo, Alex!

[@viniciusbouchet9427]

Alex melton is proving that coldplay were emo they just never notice , 'if yellow was an emo athem'' is on my playlist since the release, Alex is just fire

[@oscar12ty]

this song sounds alot like biffy clyro if you are intertested in similar music

[@livinginbuckeyearizona976]

The drummer, bassist, vocals…this band is out together perfectly

[@justmustard56]

I hope they don't break up and go solo

[@a237mL]

Coldplay and Chris Martin NEED to hear this

[@22RosesGrow]

I bet he'd love it.

[@jackhopkins5956]

So rare that an artist can reach the level of the original. Alex exceeds it

[@Muglez14]

Coldplay write great cover songs. My favourite version of every single Coldplay song is not performed by Coldplay.

[@jackhopkins5956]

@@Muglez14 have you heard jacob collier's version? It's incredible!

[@Muglez14]

@@jackhopkins5956 Cody Fry's Fix You is the high water mark for me. His orchestration is just magnificent. I'm a sucker for those big, bombastic, Disney-esque movements. I find Jacob Collier's covers fun to jog alongside trying to keep up on the first few listens because his technical ability is always astonishing, but once I start being able to anticipate his movements because I've heard a given arrangement a few times, I don't feel a particular emotional connection. This probably all speaks to me being a relentless fucking luddite at heart, but I do love a good pop song. I'd take his "Time Alone With You" over his "Here Comes The Sun" any day of the week and the difference is one of them is working really, really hard to impress us and the other one is just a sick groove.

[@jesusisking3814]

Now here's the most beautiful love story: Me and you? Though we have fallen short of the glory of God by comitting just one sin which we deserve death and hell for, the Good News is that God loved us so much that He, All-Powerful and All-Knowing Spirit came to earth in a human body as Jesus Christ, the fullness of God bodily, to live a perfect life keeping and fulfilling all laws and commandments, not sinning ONCE, and then sacrificing Himself on a cross for YOU! By shedding His Blood, He paid the penalty for your sin so that you could be washed clean from all sins and develop a personal relationship with God and spend eternity together with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that?! That's God's grace. All you have to do to accept His gift of grace is believe from your heart that Jesus is God, He shed His precious Blood for you and He is risen from the dead, He's in full control of your life that He rules over you. Don't trust in your own goodness but fully trust in Jesus and follow Him. It's not by works or being a good person, it's only by God's grace through faith in Him. Jesus desires a personal relationship with you. Much love and God bless you!

[@JustBlvckRose]

WOWW! Its sounds like if MCR were doing a Coldplay song cover. Just Amazing man!

[@DonoVideoProductions]

Your vocals are always top tier. But they literally soar here with the top-note harmonies on the chorus. It gives this mix life. Just stellar.

[@wisdomforthewaywardsoul9341]

This had no right being this good. The vocals, the guitars, the drums. Perfect.

[@thatampguy]

Dude great channel! Excellent composition and production.

[@williamgray9070]

Usually these are just joke covers but this one is truly a masterpiece. Absolute perfection in every way

[@nate74243]

There are a lot of cover artists out there, but none that seem to have the savant level understanding of music this guy has to be able to reimagine something better than the original while still maintaining the integrity of the song.

[@sarahlunow2435]

Definitely did this song justice--your interpretation adds a different emotional layer that I can really appreciate.

[@grazamataz]

A flawless re-imagining of a flawless song. Per the usual. You aren't a cover artist, you're a re-imagineer.

[@itsjacobj]

So, Fix You is a song I associate with my late grandfather. Every time I hear the original, I think of him and start to well up. Listening to your version got to me in a similar way. 10/10 great cover

[@rickmartin7935]

I usually hate remakes, but dude, you killed it. I may even like this better than the original.

[@dempseykraft]

The. Version. Of. This. Song. That. We. All. Had. Zero. Idea. We. Needed. Well done, sir….well done

[@theanonymoustv5784]

I will put this as #1 on my Hillsong worship list,

[@ablaze_yajpsalmist7528]

Hahaha .. Put the planetshakers too

[@helionowell2896]

Old school hillsong United.

[@joeipp98]

Some days, you just need a song like this to pick you up. Outstanding

[@nathan1334]

Alex, it’s like after all these years of your videos, we’ve arrived at the reason you started this. THIS IS THE SONG. Absolutely perfect. Both the song choice and the adaptation. Your version of the song is what Coldplay wanted their listeners to feel while listening to their version. Your song is what I feel inside my soul when I listen to the actual song.

[@mattslade1633]

Easily one of the best covers out there. Wow man that hit harder than expected nice one!

[@gloriaelizabethhh1162]

It’s like I went back to 2000s 😭!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@KarstenHeymann]

The snare flare at 4:02 is so tasteful and perfectly placed.

[@hannahl.9614]

The vowel placements are so immaculate. Love this version

[@mattybelami]

Agree

[@onebiomed]

I can honestly say that this version gave me chills and took all focus away from any paper work I was in the middle of just now.... well done.

[@hullcameron]

Dropping the bass out of the second verse was the perfect decision. I love this song sooo much & this rocks!

[@SithPackAbs]

Bro, why you gotta make me cry 😭 This is epic and beautiful!

[@m_sync8234]

Only Alex could craft so many new, authentic, and beautiful memories that feel like they belong to my youth, even though I know they never really existed. It's like an artist dipping a single brush into two real moments, blending them into a fabricated and enhanced version of a nostalgic dream from my past. Thank you and please never stop sharing these amazing creations.

[@valuecreatinghuman]

this dude just GETS it🔥

[@zachreedphotography]

"gets" it? he is it.

[@jameshodgson9875]

My best friend died last year 25/07/2023 he took me to see Coldplay live at Wembley Stadium August 2022 I always miss him and Coldplay will always be a reminder of him and the best night of my life. R.I.P bro. Love this version 🤘

[@Jon14141]

Best of luck to you mate

[@jameshodgson9875]

@@Jon14141 thank you and to you 👌

[@kirvu9677]

They only die when they're forgotten.. Cherish him, My friend. I'm sorry for your loss!

[@jameshodgson9875]

@@kirvu9677 yeah that’s true he certainly will never be forgotten! Thank you 🙏

[@walcneon]

Heart goes out to you man. Hope you’re doing alright ❤

[@Michael-gj5oq]

The KZbin algorithm suggested this one to me. Was not disappointed! Subscribed.

[@SandbagBouldering]

This exact moment. Agreed it is streaming to me right now. And I couldn’t be happier about it.

[@martinedelius]

@Drumeo, if you need more proof that you need to feature Alex in one of your "[Artist] hears [song] for the first time" segments, here it is. He's great at all the instruments, but I think he plays drums exceptionally well!

[@madvmbra]

Es lo mejor que he escuchado en mucho tiempo y además me acabas de devolver a los mejores años de mi vida, así que muchísimas gracias, Alex. ¡Nueva suscriptora! 🙌🏻😍✨

[@RangerDanger484]

The post-chorus-1 breakdown at 1:31 is on repeat right now and possibly forever. That just ignites my bones.

[@sbcguitarist]

I'm not a huge fan of Coldplay, so I didn't know this song, but when the drums came in, I immediately added this to my Spotify. Holy cow, what an amazing song you've made.

[@JollyGreenGiant5025]

This is definitely one of my favorite covers you've done! I keep coming back to replay, and it hits home equally as hard as Coldplay's original. I would love to hear more covers in this style.

[@tylergipe]

Full body goosebumps, headbanging to the bridge alone in my kitchen.. wonderfully done Alex 🙌

[@_4lec]

Lmao I'm literally scrambling eggs rn rocking out

[@TheStupendium]

One of my favourite songs. This take on it is stunning.

[@declan781]

Just put this on at home and my girlfriend asked if it was a Fall Out Boy cover. I guess that means you win!!!

[@snapD1Y]

That's why dynamic is very important in every song, it'll hit you with goosebumps everytimes when done right, this dude is a pro

[@fredskull1618]

Heavy Jimmy Eat World vibes from this version. Great job Alex!

[@samwelltarly8265]

Amen

[@toolazytoputonpaper5414]

Very few songs have bought tears to my eyes, like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt, but this goes a bit deeper. The whole song is amazing, but the drums in the bridge is what does it, it makes me feel like a young teen again, living as I had been told to, but slowly finding my own way and letting myself be me as I let go of the fear that trapped me for so long. Thank you for this.

[@wolfmanjim21]

This is my wife and I's song, so the original has a special place in my heart. This version is fucking excellent, just like everything you put out. Keep being awesome, Alex!

[@StephenRobertson1618]

My dude...chills...better than the original...which makes covers worthwhile. Way to own it.

[@IEmilyI]

I had never heard a Fix You cover that did the original song justice. I honestly think this is the first one I hear that is actually really good and captures the mood properly while also adding its own twist to it. Well done!

[@huntermulberry3095]

Dude... this one is a BANGER. Thanks Alex for continuing to keep Pop-Punk/Emo alive 🧡

[@DojoJazz]

Alex, this may be your best yet. Absolute banger that echoing off the walls of my house for a while.

[@samuelsne]

Oh I do like this version. It's as though blink 182 Adams song and panic at the disco, into the unknown had a baby and called it fix you from Coldplay! Loving it!

[@andrewjones519]

This version of Fix You is another example that proves somewhere in the Multiverse, there is a version of Chris Martin leading Hillsong worship.

[@estherodinmah]

Hahaha I’m Christian and I love this comment😂 but yes I see it😂

[@mohitrahaman]

Violet Hillsong

[@theanonymoustv5784]

Same vibes,

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

Yes! The pink live album! "All I need is you"

[@MountainJewz1]

Bro😂😂😂😂😂

[@nilthenoble7452]

This Reminds me of Box car racer/Blink 182 High school days. Guess I'm too old now. but never been old hearing emo-music. Good thing I grew up listening to this genre of music. Thanks for the cover Alex.

[@pimpinaint17]

I used to listen to the original version endlessly in the summer of 2007 after losing someone close to me... I never imagined there could be a version that hit the true emotion that the lyrics convey as this..

[@pimpinaint17]

Same and same..

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Dude! Whole song was 🔥 But especially the freaking captivating tone of vocals and guitar at the end! 🤯💪💪💪

[@DumbRandomUsername79]

So much talent in one human being? Ffs man, give the rest of us a chance! INCREDIBLE!

[@dallasfites]

This just makes so much sense

[@jimgearing260]

The musicianship, the editing, layering, while still capturing the essence of the song itself is a masterpiece. This is a winner, hands down. Keep it up!

[@TulipsToKiss]

I wonder how it feels to be a total legend?? GOODNESS this rocks

[@cjdapd7599]

The “know” @ 2:02…chef’s kiss 🤌🏻

[@ITHL-online]

It`s just awesome, man! Incredible! What I like the most is that you show respect to the original, and then you transfer really every instrument to your unique style. The vocals really kill it at the end of the song. Man! Wow!!!

[@dcrooz4250]

that snare build up @2:50 hits heavy bro - pain, misery, heartbreaks

[@TH-sh7dy]

When I read the sales pitch I was curious. I bought what I paid for. This was awesome.

[@cadillacmoto]

Putting the beginning as a round over the end was beautiful

[@Kashmirea]

Such Balance and Composure style vibes… 😭😭❤️ Best. Ever.

[@Bigjohnallmighty]

I lost my job in February and was hospitalized in March from the illness that cost me the job. Now in recovery barely walking and wondering how to keep my home. I sit listening to this holding back the tears. Thank you for giving me something else to focus on.

[@rahra2483]

You weren't playing around! Damn, and all by yourself! 🔥

[@Hezren]

Absolutely stellar, both your music and your covers are absolute joys to listen to. Great job as always Alex, thank you for covering one of my favourite songs.

[@emilyhopper9673]

that goes from Kings of Leon, to Biffy Clyro to Thrice, all in a few minutes but so well

[@aloeup2121]

how'd you know all my favorite bands?

[@TokyoBlue587]

I really miss when Coldplay was doing stuff like this. Alex, you are incredibly talented! This cover is awesome.

[@basinggerzi]

The paramore influence is strong! Love this.

[@mylesdlm]

i'm just here imagining Hayley was in this

[@Samzee89]

Definitely All I Wanted vibes in the verse

[@iSchleep]

it gives me Blink-182 vibes. Like Stay Together for the Kids

[@tankyfrankie]

It reminds me also a lot of Biffy Clyro, especially the great vocal harmonies.

[@LuisenGames]

Yeeeees

[@caseyprewitt3561]

Not only is this a fantastic cover, but your skill level at vocals, lead guitar, bass, drums, sound mixing, and composing are all world class! All while bringing such emotion and feeling. Super impressive! Thank you

[@madeleinecary4154]

Coldplay superfan here. You guys NAILED IT. Absolutely beautiful.

[@nomorebs88]

I think you mean "you guy nailed it"

[@Jon14141]

Nice

[@prismovalentino]

Yeah all these guys really did a great job.

[@MatthewMabborang]

The drum fill on the interlude to the bridge is so lit! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@richiezaa]

those drums are so good. they melt my face. subbed!

[@trevgreg2]

This is terrific. The styling and vocal tone make so much sense here! Great work, as usual!

[@coryhuff3690]

Not many songs can elicit a visceral reaction but this song always will and this is an S tier cut 🔥

[@robynh933]

freezing so many chills thank you

[@landocommando31]

The lights keep guiding me back to Alex Melton!