I've just discovered this piece of art. Isn't it weird to make someone you've never met happy 15 years later with a cover you made? This world is so strange
I'm planning on playing this at an open mic, and your chords are nailing how Chris Martin played it. One minor miscue on the final progression (needs the Am as fourth chord each time) but otherwise perfect.
Good cover frathomon, you play a lot better than I do, I always mess up the strumming on the chorus. I've got the pattern sussed, just can't play it consistently....lol. Well done, I've given you 5 stars
Awesome man, watched your tutorial for some pointers on the tuning/chords. Helped so much because I heard this song and had to play it! Keep it up bro, you've got some great talent :-)
thanks for the beautiful version...def the most accurate! I think you mean the tuning to be the B up to a C and the little e down to a C....!!!! thanks...I did a cover of this...but I felt I tuned five strings and didn't use a capo...I like your version better...I'll be sure to use a capo 1 or just sing at a lower key!
Thanks for the reply. I agree that I thought it was played 10,12,12,10,0,0.... but when I play that chord it does not sound like the video. Too bad, I love the special tuning of the 1st and 2nd string... it makes it sound awesome.
The main recognisable chord is the iconic Dm which is held as 10,12,12,10,0,0 in EADGCC and 9,11,11,9,0,0 in EADGBF#. In fact the C shape which is 5,7,7,6,0,0 in EADGBF# or in standard is also basically the same starting chord in Yellow but is held as 5,7,5,6,0,0 in EABGBF#. The main idea is to slide similar chord shapes along while leaving the highest 2 strings open. You can try this out in EADGBE,EADGBF#,EADGCC, EABGBF#. I've tried these out,they sound exactly like the original reccordings.
Not so sure whether you've done this yet but the tuning Chris Martin uses should be EADGCC, tune the b string up half a step and the high e down two steps. It's actually the same tuning for the scientist too and the same F, C, D etc shapes are used. Swallowed In The Sea basically uses this same tuning but one half step lower. However instead of tuning the high e to a b he tunes it down to a f sharp. In this case the basic F shape is moved down a half step into an E shape.
@futboler123, check your tuning after positioning the capo, it can sometimes throw out the tuning and this will be especially noticeable when playing further up the neck. Try retuning with the capo in place, or open tune all strings so you don't need a capo at all.
These are all the chords I've used. I figured them out myself, but I think they're right! You might be able to find out how to play the song by looking at my video! Hope that helps! =) E-A-D-G-C-G 9-11-11-10-0-0 0-2-2-0-0-0 3-5-5-4-0-0 1-3-3-2-0-0
It's good to see and hear yourself singing as you notice what to change ... I "improved" most of my cover songs here on RUclips, but it's not worth uploading them over and over again after I find mistakes, you know. I'm not the best singer either! ;) I'm from Germany btw. ;)
Ok, I've got it straight. It's EADGCG. It's just that I've never tried tuning the 6th string down 5steps to a G but always up 2 steps to the G I apologize for all my earlier questions. Thanks for putting up with my confusion and responding in kind. I like the way you are playing it and just wanted to make sure I'd got your method down right.
I have a similar guitar as the guy in this vid, but mine sounded bad playing that chord though. I found that the capo was putting the guitar out of tune, and it was especially noticeable at the high end. I got around it by retuning : F, A#,D#,G#,G#,C# and no capo. It makes that pesky chord a little easier to play, and sounds a little nicer too. Give it a shot!
This has gotta be my favorite Coldplay cover
Just a great cover... and I'm finding this 9 years later
I'm 10 😁
12 :)
13 years later
14...
I've just discovered this piece of art. Isn't it weird to make someone you've never met happy 15 years later with a cover you made? This world is so strange
que linda cancion, una de mis favoritas!!!
genial, me encanto, la cancion y el interprete, muy buenos!!!
👍👍
Incredible, simply incredible... CONGRATULATIONS!
I'm planning on playing this at an open mic, and your chords are nailing how Chris Martin played it. One minor miscue on the final progression (needs the Am as fourth chord each time) but otherwise perfect.
Never mind - you already noticed that 4 years ago. :-)
ohmygoodnessgracious you are very very very talented!
Amazing sound 🔊 almost genuine to the original
Meus parabéns! Excelente cover!
Great cover
12 years later, watching the best cover ... congratulations
wow dude,you rock man,that was awesome,you have a great voice man,that was awesome
Love love love... I played see you soon, and now ==> go to your tuto thx! Awesome cover, nice man !
Good cover frathomon, you play a lot better than I do, I always mess up the strumming on the chorus. I've got the pattern sussed, just can't play it consistently....lol.
Well done, I've given you 5 stars
wow wow wow!!!! I'm in SHOK!! You are super!!
great cover m8 .... loved it
this is absolutely perfect.
Man it was amazing cover ... Keep it on ... And u have a nice voice too ... Cheers!!!
great cover man. great job well done
You've nailed it with the guitar certainly!
very nice voice and guitar playing :)
I Loved It!
good job man,,,i like your cover, one of my favorite song;)
its my favorite song from Coldplay, and nobody has a good cover till there was you
I watched a live video here on RUclips ;) There are chords online ... I think it was ultimate-guitar.
Your control on the chords and strumming is amazing... wonderful voice too. You should do a lesson for newbies like me!
Awesome man, watched your tutorial for some pointers on the tuning/chords. Helped so much because I heard this song and had to play it! Keep it up bro, you've got some great talent :-)
Nice one, dude. Both singing & playing excellent.
wow¡¡ la escucho mucho últimamente, La tocas muy bien .
I think I play it without a capo! you do well!
nice cover :D i like it ;)
Mind blowing 😍😍
so awesome :D!!!
thanks for the beautiful version...def the most accurate! I think you mean the tuning to be the B up to a C and the little e down to a C....!!!! thanks...I did a cover of this...but I felt I tuned five strings and didn't use a capo...I like your version better...I'll be sure to use a capo 1 or just sing at a lower key!
Well done man, really well done.
Beautiful!
very good tune and nice voice :)
5 stars
keep it up
omg i think im in love! your amazing and i like your glasses:}
Good job. Guitar sounds great!
Great! Singing is awesome
good cover man. ima post mine soon
This song is nothing without that amazing, but simple Buckland solo
Amazing, great job dude! :- )
Lovely song!!
Thanks for the reply. I agree that I thought it was played 10,12,12,10,0,0.... but when I play that chord it does not sound like the video. Too bad, I love the special tuning of the 1st and 2nd string... it makes it sound awesome.
I love this song! and nobody do a good cover, till there was you :D
Soon performing with this song somewhere, I was looking for covers to get inspired by. You definitely inspired(: Thanks for this x
that was awesome!!!
The main recognisable chord is the iconic Dm which is held as 10,12,12,10,0,0 in EADGCC and 9,11,11,9,0,0 in EADGBF#. In fact the C shape which is 5,7,7,6,0,0 in EADGBF# or in standard is also basically the same starting chord in Yellow but is held as 5,7,5,6,0,0 in EABGBF#. The main idea is to slide similar chord shapes along while leaving the highest 2 strings open. You can try this out in EADGBE,EADGBF#,EADGCC, EABGBF#. I've tried these out,they sound exactly like the original reccordings.
One of the best covers I've heard! :)
Not so sure whether you've done this yet but the tuning Chris Martin uses should be EADGCC, tune the b string up half a step and the high e down two steps. It's actually the same tuning for the scientist too and the same F, C, D etc shapes are used. Swallowed In The Sea basically uses this same tuning but one half step lower. However instead of tuning the high e to a b he tunes it down to a f sharp. In this case the basic F shape is moved down a half step into an E shape.
Love it
solid cover man :D great job!
very well done
Good job!
your cover in my favorite , cheers
BEAUTIFUUL
Great Cover.
Great job!
@futboler123, check your tuning after positioning the capo, it can sometimes throw out the tuning and this will be especially noticeable when playing further up the neck. Try retuning with the capo in place, or open tune all strings so you don't need a capo at all.
awhh,
you're so handsome,
and your voice and playing are wonderful
Amazing!!
These are all the chords I've used. I figured them out myself, but I think they're right! You might be able to find out how to play the song by looking at my video! Hope that helps! =)
E-A-D-G-C-G
9-11-11-10-0-0
0-2-2-0-0-0
3-5-5-4-0-0
1-3-3-2-0-0
11-13-13-11-0-0
3-3-2-0-0-0
ohh,so nice,,,!
beauty guitar
Awsome cover man! I like to do no capo and chords are C# A#m G# and D#m with a bit of F#
Nice cover
it's was great, some moments it really sounded like it was coldplay. nice
Lovely
Great job
Really good
awesome. i love it. :P
You playing fucking Great , your cover is the best !! welldone
where is your lesson?? I can't seem to find it and I love your cover!!! youre amazing!!
amazing
@frathomon it says that you sing pretty good, and also says thar you're cute...
grettings from mexico, i think that too
sounds clean your awesoem
Thank You. The guitar is slightly taking the solo over Your nice voice, but it's still great! Thanks for sharing!
great voice bro.
nice job!!!....
By the way leidywestlife is saying that it is a beautiful song and you sing pretty good!
your voice is amazing!! :)
i sometimes confuse u with chris martin playing without his band during tis video!!!
awesome played and well sung.....!!! :D...
Amazing cover (:
awesome!
Thank you man! :) Keep practicing ... don't give up! ^^
Perfect
It's good to see and hear yourself singing as you notice what to change ... I "improved" most of my cover songs here on RUclips, but it's not worth uploading them over and over again after I find mistakes, you know. I'm not the best singer either! ;) I'm from Germany btw. ;)
Perfect =)
awesome
Ok, I've got it straight. It's EADGCG.
It's just that I've never tried tuning the 6th string down 5steps to a G but always up 2 steps to the G
I apologize for all my earlier questions. Thanks for putting up with my confusion and responding in kind.
I like the way you are playing it and just wanted to make sure I'd got your method down right.
Muy buen cover
@frathomon
"que bonito cantas lindo =)"
- wonderfull, pretty voice -
@frathomon it means: beautiful cover, you sing pretty
Nice 😊
beauty voice : )
Damn youre good!!
Very good, son.
very good cover,,,especially on guitar, do u have any tab!?
Nice job bud.
I have a similar guitar as the guy in this vid, but mine sounded bad playing that chord though. I found that the capo was putting the guitar out of tune, and it was especially noticeable at the high end. I got around it by retuning : F, A#,D#,G#,G#,C# and no capo.
It makes that pesky chord a little easier to play, and sounds a little nicer too. Give it a shot!