Cant believe there are a few critics here?? I think this is excellent. Very soulfull.
Others who attemp usually try and mimic Chris Martin which is a bit lame I think. Originality should be welcomed and celebrated. You have your own style and its damn good.
Beautiful playing and singing. I absolutely loved it played this way. So much feeling put into it. Please don't stop playing or singing!! I enjoyed it so very much. :)
this is the best cover i have hear. viva la vida is my favorite song haha...and the piano is my favorite instrument. i don't understand why everybody on this page is saying this man's piano sucks...it's so soulful!
Thanks for all of your supportive comments, I appreciate your encouragement! If you like what you hear, I have lots of original music available so please check me out on Facebook, Myspace and iTunes!
If you actually knew anything about Gregory Douglass, you might want to reconsider that comment. Plus, do his movements truly matter? He's got one of the best voices out there.
If I may be frank, I don't like your style of singing, but I can remain objective enough to realize that you are a great singer and piano player. Keep up the good work, and slap anyone who tells you to stop singing.
OMG MISTERR!! YOUU ARE GOOODDD!!! EXCELLENT! EXTRAORDINARYYYY!! the way you sang. very heart warming and the piano playing just compliments it PERFECTLY! GOO MISTTERRR!!
Thanks for all of your supportive comments, I appreciate your encouragement! If you like what you hear, I have lots of original music available so please check me out on iTunes or MySpace!
Once people realise that the point of making a cover is NOT to sound exactly like the original, I'll be happy. Anyway, you have a great voice, you should definitely make songs of your own, if you haven't already!
Wow, you are a really, really, really good singer! You even kind of added a twist to this song, you sang it a tad slower. =D Please keep posting videos, I would love to listen to them! You rock!
umm well from my point of view i loved your voice but i dont think that it suits the song because ures is more jazzy voice so maybe try other songs but good job.
This is my favorite song and you do it great justice!!!! If you ever tour England, I AM YOUR GROUPIE. No, I don't live in England, but I love you and England! LOL...you seriously are gonna make it HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guys I hope you know how hard it is to play a song and sing at the same time while keeping the beat constant through out the song. He'd do better than most of you could ever do in your life. He's doing good.
I love how you live through the song. I think you are beyond critiquing as far as technical aspects. Your singing and playing are top notch. But, the best part was how well you sold the song.
( Disregard any negative comments. I know what I am talking about. Seriously)
Ha you're fun to watch dude. Don't lose those expressions it makes you unique. It's flamboyant in a Freddy Mercury way. If you didn't back it up with talent it would be too much, but you're obviously very talented and you put a lot of feeling into the music which is the most important thing. Great stuff. Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise cause my opinion is the only one that counts.
You bring this song really soully! Your own way of bringing it. I tried to cover this song as well (see profile). Maybe this version is not the real Coldplay feeling, but man... when you cover a John Legend cover, I'm quite sure people will think you ARE him. Honestly a BEAUtiful voice.
i think you have a great voice but you need to control it a bit better when it comes to transitioning from one word to another at the end of each line.Nice Job tho
to all you "critics" this video isn't here for your critique; someone posted it because they thought that some might enjoy it, they weren't looking for people to criticize them so lay off, especially if you can't come even close. if you don't enjoy it, don't watch it, and don't possibly ruin someone's day by telling them they suck.
You should sing some of the older stuff they did
Jacc0s 8 months ago
dave mathews?? lol nice cov bro
gabrielhuanosto 1 year ago
Fantastic!
isafeitosa10 1 year ago
Dude! You look like Dave Matthews
MayorsOffice881 2 years ago 4
Cant believe there are a few critics here?? I think this is excellent. Very soulfull.
Others who attemp usually try and mimic Chris Martin which is a bit lame I think. Originality should be welcomed and celebrated. You have your own style and its damn good.
Top marks mate. 5*
Tbaldwin1971 2 years ago 2
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FATALWANG 2 years ago
Beautiful playing and singing. I absolutely loved it played this way. So much feeling put into it. Please don't stop playing or singing!! I enjoyed it so very much. :)
ilovetherain16 2 years ago 5
your voice is good but you cant sing this song that way
lyn135 2 years ago
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horribleee
germanrodriguez182 2 years ago
I have no clue why this video is rated so low, this is one of the most original covers of this song on youtube.
napilopez 2 years ago
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no this sucks big ones
mancour714 2 years ago
Love it! You have a BEAUTIFUL voice! :) keep singing and playing !:)
memeexD 2 years ago
nice voice he has!
InfinityBryan 2 years ago
indeed if he didn't put "cover" people will get confused if they found this vid instead of coldplay
BradW995 2 years ago
Great cover!
barbosa473 2 years ago
NICEE!! ^^
MusicColdPlayLove 2 years ago
Hey great job, I love the piano! Awesome voice.
If you're reading this, you should check out my cover Lost by Coldplay on my page!
ShegaStudios 2 years ago 2
cool... is it just me eyes, but ya look like coldplay's vocalist with shorter hair :)
Jimohazard 2 years ago
this is not a cover!! but it is good!! it has a little jazzy feeling to it!!
Rebirthsouls 2 years ago
Its called a cover for a reason. He's doing HIS version, not a copy of the original. I like what he did with it.
cwflad 2 years ago
well I thought it was great :] keep up the good work
benxleee 2 years ago
Great voice, but piano sucks, and your voice doesn't fit at Viva la vida.
Joeyyz123 2 years ago
-.- grow some ears p boy
Daffe 2 years ago
this is the best cover i have hear. viva la vida is my favorite song haha...and the piano is my favorite instrument. i don't understand why everybody on this page is saying this man's piano sucks...it's so soulful!
frozenray0079 2 years ago
I don't like the style of the singing... but as a musician, and wannabe singer, I respect the quality of your voice.
Keep up the good work.
NotUrNextDoorNeighbr 2 years ago 2
Pouah ! the voice is quite good, but the piano cover is very very poor, bad .2*
AriegeConcerts 2 years ago
well done...nice to see other people loving this song as much as i do...
movementoccidental 3 years ago
roland fantom? :D you can really play some hard trance with those workstations :D
assgroos 3 years ago
I like what you did to it. And don't listen to people who say you didn't do a good job, they're just jealous...
BritishBrummie 3 years ago
Thanks for all of your supportive comments, I appreciate your encouragement! If you like what you hear, I have lots of original music available so please check me out on Facebook, Myspace and iTunes!
Cheers,
Gregory Douglass
gdouglass15 3 years ago
I think this is the greatest cover of this song so far, great job and keep it up.
Pianoismyremedy 3 years ago
Your voice is great, but what you're doing on the piano is horrible. It doesn't fit with the rest.
Sugarmops 3 years ago 3
you singing is excellent
your playing is bearable
your dancing is horrible
Nefigreenday 3 years ago 2
this version is more soulful 2 be, and darker
openmind1812 3 years ago
i actually like this version better than the original, and i love coldplay
openmind1812 3 years ago
awesome show. great job! adding to my favs
bethd1708 3 years ago
very nice indeed !
landodooo 3 years ago
NIce !
landodooo 3 years ago
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i think is a great cover.....starts great but then turns a little....a little gay..... i dont know why but those head movements dude! not so macho
Mentehumana00 3 years ago
does he have to be macho??
ssirenne 3 years ago
If you actually knew anything about Gregory Douglass, you might want to reconsider that comment. Plus, do his movements truly matter? He's got one of the best voices out there.
gusterprophet811 3 years ago 2
great job!
camerasintetica 3 years ago
You should invest a few bucks and
buy a decent mic.
Would be worth it!
The one i used only cost a 100 Euros...
and it works well.
You know how to move the air.
Though you don't sound anything like it,
somehow i thought of Billy Corgan when singing...dunno =)
happytrail2u 3 years ago
Not bad dude. I can sing it but I think you might be better than me. Plus you are a musician.
yourembryo 3 years ago
if i may be frank dam good job love it keep it up..
scooterW1 3 years ago
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There's a better cover of the song on here... Search "Viva La Vida Oakbrook"
yammzaztwo 3 years ago
If I may be frank, I don't like your style of singing, but I can remain objective enough to realize that you are a great singer and piano player. Keep up the good work, and slap anyone who tells you to stop singing.
MrBACON78 3 years ago
i totally agree with u... strange singing style... but very good anyway...
rodrigo376 3 years ago
u look like will champion
starfish258852 3 years ago
Chris Martin better watch out. :)
stevecorinthian 3 years ago
good stuff man... keep it up
scooterW1 3 years ago
omg this voice is prefect for this song!!!!!
reasonz2lie 3 years ago
AMAZING!!!
Irenerz 3 years ago
I really like this cover. You're voice is spectacular. :3
Heartsmere 3 years ago
Your cover is nice!How long did you spend the time to cover this?I really like it.
JJ3i 3 years ago
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No doubt, gay pickle puffer.
Deezer00 3 years ago
Is that really necessary? Unless you have something intelligent and relevant to say, don't say anything at all
KMCGP 3 years ago 2
This was supposed to be a reply to Deezer00's comment, but it didn't show up that way, just to clarify. Gregory, your voice is amazing as always.
KMCGP 3 years ago
He could do better that what u could do.
So stfu.
MarkBoyehh 3 years ago
This super unladylike for me but you are an idiot and are jealous of his awesome talent.
Happyapples19 3 years ago
I meant my comment for Deezer00 who is realy is a zero!
Happyapples19 3 years ago
OMG MISTERR!! YOUU ARE GOOODDD!!! EXCELLENT! EXTRAORDINARYYYY!! the way you sang. very heart warming and the piano playing just compliments it PERFECTLY! GOO MISTTERRR!!
tifrus 3 years ago
I liked this cover, you have a really nice, smooth voice, and it looks like you're pretty great on the piano too!
caligirl2191 3 years ago
I like it. No les hagas caso.. ;) You have a great voice and you play the piano lovely! I wish I can play it like that.. teach me that song!
All the best from Peru.
CYNTHIASPIERS 3 years ago
I really like your voice, but I think that the song doesn't suit you very well. =]
strawberrystarz16 3 years ago
good voice but these song is not for you!
taichi1012 3 years ago
this is really effin good!! but im better.. lol
DrunkenMasterFrank 3 years ago
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Thanks for all of your supportive comments, I appreciate your encouragement! If you like what you hear, I have lots of original music available so please check me out on iTunes or MySpace!
Cheers,
Gregory Douglass
gdouglass15 3 years ago
Nice cover! I ilke your voice!
AylGwen 3 years ago 5
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I honestly think Jere's version is an amazing cover. CHECK OUT JERE'S COVER OF THIS SONG!!!!
Click on my username cuz I have it saved as a favourite. See for yourself
OfficialBalut 3 years ago
Once people realise that the point of making a cover is NOT to sound exactly like the original, I'll be happy. Anyway, you have a great voice, you should definitely make songs of your own, if you haven't already!
afterair 3 years ago
i like your voice, its very nice :) and nice cover
XOXOkaytee 3 years ago
brilliant , some people on youtube really need to start listening properly if they think your voice is bad. Keep it up!
xxdowxx 3 years ago 4
i see many negative comments of people who are a) not musical b) have a narrow taste in music. but i say musician: very good. like your voice
oskupoikaa 3 years ago
Wow, you are a really, really, really good singer! You even kind of added a twist to this song, you sang it a tad slower. =D Please keep posting videos, I would love to listen to them! You rock!
Best wishes.
-Lexi
LexiRaeProductions 3 years ago
amazing!
yinnyvlog 3 years ago 2
umm well from my point of view i loved your voice but i dont think that it suits the song because ures is more jazzy voice so maybe try other songs but good job.
RevolutionaryFx 3 years ago
Please do some jazz :)
kyzalie 3 years ago
speeeeechless.
lilhunny22 3 years ago
This is my favorite song and you do it great justice!!!! If you ever tour England, I AM YOUR GROUPIE. No, I don't live in England, but I love you and England! LOL...you seriously are gonna make it HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
freakyguru 3 years ago 2
sick dude, great song
dunderball7 3 years ago
not bad i liked it
GogetaTheGreat001 3 years ago
Love your voice....
aslynnlucy 3 years ago
This is probably one of the more original covers of the song I've come across. Very, very nice job.
kuyavegas 3 years ago 3
wow wow wow 5 stars
GEERUP 3 years ago
You could be the next James Brown
westside572 3 years ago
WOW!!!
AnaL3ticia 3 years ago
Yeah not bad at all! Great arrangement. Check my bands version...you may like it. 5/5!
Hotwiredlive 3 years ago
Sweet, bro. 5 staaarz.
PMRock0 3 years ago
nice job, very nice voice. I like how you do your own thing with it.
freedomaintfries 3 years ago
gregy too slow but pritty good job
Noowabz 3 years ago
your voice sounds sometimes a bit like john legend's.I really appreciate your cover version.keep on doing your thing.
234987 3 years ago 2
ur voice rocks! i love the take u made on this! ur voice reminds me of maroon 5
julzmeier 3 years ago
wOw!!!!
*O*
rOckeuz96 3 years ago
Oh my gosh, ur so flippin' amazing
mmmpropel 3 years ago
wow!
you have an amazing voice!!!
i love your interpretation of this song
miimusic 3 years ago
do billy joel!
richardcham 3 years ago
Thank u for your music. i've already both on itunes "up and away","retro active 1,2". You have a new fan from italy.
steogian 3 years ago
:D
you truly have an amazing voice, very strong too.
BAHMbangBOOM 3 years ago
You are astonishing!... Doesn't hurt that I love this song as well. :)
shouang 3 years ago
you have an absoultely incredibly amazing voice...youve got talent
guitargurl5 3 years ago
please check out my version of this song
i made an instrumental version
sexyaznjohn 3 years ago
fantastic.
if you don't do it slready i'd love to hear you do billy joel. you've got the voice to pull it off
frak1892 3 years ago
very good! nice job
whosaskin15 3 years ago 2
Very good, a nice soulful, emotional twist on the original - very nice indeed, well done
liverpoolwithpassion 3 years ago 2
very very good but in one part it look like your spazzing out
couch54 3 years ago 2
your voice reminds me of john legend.
warmcadre 3 years ago
amazing.
lulukawaiii 3 years ago
▼o・_・o▼コンニチワン♪
キーボードでviva la vidaはまた渋くていいですね。
mutoumakoto 3 years ago
very nice. you made that song your own. not like copying most people who just copy the song word and note and tune for tune.
fordieccfc 3 years ago
one word:
Amazing.
tobyfuller1 3 years ago
Very very good. Great voice! And i´m in love with the song! so so good
memeexD 3 years ago
Guys I hope you know how hard it is to play a song and sing at the same time while keeping the beat constant through out the song. He'd do better than most of you could ever do in your life. He's doing good.
shenanigan20 3 years ago
nicely done
AndyCool22 3 years ago
very nice voice <33
Abstractati0n 3 years ago
nice voice and you really got into it XD good job
McClover 3 years ago 2
Same here man. I just went off on people doing the opposite, and then all of a sudden I find your little nugget of awesomeness.
ibejoestern 3 years ago
Very very good! Put's my cover to shame. You can check in out if you want. I would appreciate any tips.
ibejoestern 3 years ago
Love this remix.
Jun9175305 3 years ago
It's beautiful, amazing voice :)
Spoutniik 3 years ago
its good u made it very original! :]
aabbcc890 3 years ago
Nice variation. What covers should be.
MetricBernard 3 years ago
very good!
OliverLue 3 years ago
hey dude love your shirt!
xTrustComesToughx 3 years ago
as good as the coldplay version imo, you're very talented man,like you dont kill the song when you add the emotion like a lot of people do.
fuchalo 3 years ago
i woud by a cd of you im from german i can not god englisch but yur ar the best that i aver seen ;-)
mariajeanklose 3 years ago
It sounded great when I only listened to you and didn't watch you being all over the place...
mrzigge 3 years ago
Great stuff
prozakkk 3 years ago
wow that was great :)
demiphonic 3 years ago
dude you look like a skinny version of that fat dude on my name is earl.....its fuckin crazy !
emeraldmikey1 3 years ago
omg! so true :O
monamour2111 3 years ago
good song,,, however i still prefer the guitar version more,, but you still did a good job,,,
well done
karhochung 3 years ago
So bizarre.. first time I heard that song I thought you'd sound better singing it.
Zabriskeeee 3 years ago
i wanted to watch this again i was craving it lol
sounds even better than last time
again, you have an amazing voice, (and playing) keep it up!
esfalyfe 3 years ago
excellent, nice cover mate
splinkey2007 3 years ago
you are awesome!!
yujinsujin 3 years ago
great cover you could be just like coldplay ne day
FishburnCorporation 3 years ago
nice voice and playin :)
alserier2 3 years ago
Wow i liked this!
-Jumoke
Jumokemusic 3 years ago
OMG! Congratulations from Portugal because you sing very very good! I Like soooo much!! Really! You have really great and beautiful voice!
Hug
gabredgar 3 years ago
very good cover!!
piero1609 3 years ago
nice voice
yankey1 3 years ago
Very nice Greg! I really enjoyed this video!
Keep that nice voice going!
sonicchaoscontrolit 3 years ago
you sound like John Legend
drew71587 3 years ago
Your rendition is tiiite
jhtrico1850 3 years ago
You have a really unique voice! (in a good way!) It's amazing!
BhmianRhpsdy 3 years ago
This is awesome, and it is great you don't do it the way it sung, but your own style, that shows so much talent and creativity. Emphasis on talent!
sketchbook10 3 years ago
this is really cool! i like it!
keep it up!
crazycow10 3 years ago
Just great, Thank you!
Ichon84 3 years ago
It's different. I love it.
024elocin 3 years ago
I love how you live through the song. I think you are beyond critiquing as far as technical aspects. Your singing and playing are top notch. But, the best part was how well you sold the song.
( Disregard any negative comments. I know what I am talking about. Seriously)
klongs 3 years ago
lool sometimes strange face when U sing, but man AWESOME voice, congratulation honestly it's very good
scorpioncorleone 3 years ago
You DO have a great voice!
esfalyfe 3 years ago
Gregory, you have a great voice, amazing cover! Love the song
tempelmeister 3 years ago 2
I think without the guitar the song does not sound as good but ur piano type version is really good and u have a great voice
oesterle63 3 years ago
this song is sad, this version makes it sadder, nonetheless great job
suckaFreeMD 3 years ago
you rock! this is a nice version of it! =] dont listen to haters
7Michelle7 3 years ago
a mix between the lead singer on the fray but with adam levine "drag" in it
killerdancer101 3 years ago
great job amazing vocals keep it up!
xoxoAbBiixoxo 3 years ago
great voice dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheFlipE 3 years ago
This is definitely a great cover, you made it your own in the way you sang it. Really impressive.
chrisbyerly 3 years ago
Ha you're fun to watch dude. Don't lose those expressions it makes you unique. It's flamboyant in a Freddy Mercury way. If you didn't back it up with talent it would be too much, but you're obviously very talented and you put a lot of feeling into the music which is the most important thing. Great stuff. Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise cause my opinion is the only one that counts.
klongs 3 years ago
i love this song
123rockstarvideo321 3 years ago
it was really good but it was a little slow doncha think?? But its still awesome!
OhMyJonas343 3 years ago
love it.. you sound awesome gregory!
acousticminds 3 years ago
solid voice dude .. were you taught? good tone and vibrato
surferkid2188 3 years ago
it was really good...but a lot different
xalbek 3 years ago
lol @ ur expressions but nice version tho
jayveerawrer 3 years ago
You bring this song really soully! Your own way of bringing it. I tried to cover this song as well (see profile). Maybe this version is not the real Coldplay feeling, but man... when you cover a John Legend cover, I'm quite sure people will think you ARE him. Honestly a BEAUtiful voice.
mrceriel 3 years ago
Awesome!! Awesome!!
thetallestm 3 years ago 7
AWESOME, i wish udve done the O O O Oss =)
but its amazing
xgotxmusicx 3 years ago 7
i think you have a great voice but you need to control it a bit better when it comes to transitioning from one word to another at the end of each line.Nice Job tho
xSebas6089x 3 years ago 7
you hav a beauiful and soulful voice with increible emotion. you nailed it
HitokiriAngel 3 years ago 7
i liked it, love the way you performed it as well
boomercon 3 years ago 4
imagine a huge mirror above the keyboard, just out of shot.....
8elizaire 3 years ago
DAMN U SOUND GOOD :)
TH3COOL3RKID 3 years ago
fantastic
cpxtofujai 3 years ago 2
nice job dude
GTXPerson 3 years ago
holy crap this guy sounds like andy davis.....you tube him he's amazing......great singing does anyone think he sounds like andy?
bobdoe91 3 years ago
:) you sing good! :) ♥ed the whole thing
letssharpenpencils 3 years ago
love the shirt
lemmalemma 3 years ago
to all you "critics" this video isn't here for your critique; someone posted it because they thought that some might enjoy it, they weren't looking for people to criticize them so lay off, especially if you can't come even close. if you don't enjoy it, don't watch it, and don't possibly ruin someone's day by telling them they suck.
gosh. what has humanity become with technology?
mimi11737 3 years ago
seeing the fingers a bit more would've been better but a verynice job otherwise :]
doggie9807 3 years ago