Cold Play - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

[manguitarman]

i've been waiting since march for christmas just to hear this song <3

[JoelHappe]

flawless ! XD 

[LeroyBinson2]

Beautiful.

[VinatgeBee10]

Some people need to stop being keyboard warriors and listen to the music. If you're going to argue, please do it on inbox or elsewhere.

[Sushigirl411]

I absolutely love Coldplay, and this song is incredible!

[yippedoodah]

This song makes me wanna cry....*sigh* so much nostalgia.

[indiina]

This version its not bad at all, but Frank Sinatra sings much better, sorry guys

[brooke512744]

wow this is beautifyul, i want christmas now

[MsSolitude999]

so beautiful for me in mourning,the voice of Chris is so heart-rending how my christmas this year and in future now ...thank you from Germany

[stewkid2193]

gives me the goosbumps listening to this! merry Christmas to all!

[derSchaui]

Beste !!

[marisadepeche]

waiting for your next 2011 album ;D

[kennethveninga1]

why don't you guys make a christmas album?

[Irland69]

Hey - you have a wonderful voice !!! So warm and you sing with really love :-)

[Nali1456]

All of a sudden, it's toasty warm and I can see twinkling Christmas lights. His voice is magic <3

[GreatOldSongs]

My Favourite is still Frank Sinatra, But this is Fantastic!

[apeshitdig]

TERRA kNIGHTLY'S picture off to the right makes me dick hard.

[Asphyyxia]

He's ruined this song.

[apeshitdig]

It's a random solo take, not a declaration of a great version. Think about what you say asphyxia.

If they did several takes and had the whole band playing, it'd be better than any other version in human history, you twat.

[DejaVuSu]

Lovely version....gorgeous images....thank you for post!

[grilledcookies]

I must know how to get this onto my ipod.

[HowColdCanYouPlay]

download the 'youtube to mp3 coverter'. It's really fast and most of all free ;)

[juffage2008tour]

and sounds like SHITTY ASSHOLE!

[HowColdCanYouPlay]

No it doesn't. Maybe your computer is shitty, but you can choose your quality.

[DejaVuSu]

if u have realplayer......down load then u can manually transfer it to your ipod. I do it with lovely vids like this all the time. ;)

[juffage2008tour]

it's still using serious compression in order to make the video of streaming quality. if you can't tell the difference between that and a good sounding cd, wav file, aiff, or vinyl record you needs to get your ears straightened, son.

[musicdude6462]

wow...= )

[Phedra88]

God... I love Chris Martin's voice and I love this song.. This really really sent shivers down my spine...!

[chocolatemonkeyful]

I love the way he sings one of my favorite christmas songs. xD

[zarakitten99]

aww this is so gorgeous it sends shivers up my spine xx

[dirtycloset]

oooh warm fuzzy feelings

[mucks07]

OMG THEY SING THIS SONG AMAZING

[He11OnWhee1s]

I want Christmas right now.

[whitehawkfinn]

LOL (:

[ExodusPessoa]

@He11OnWhee1s Don't worry it comes every year (ha ha ha). It's November 19th Christmas is coming soon.

[mojones87]

i think this version of the song sums up christmas for me. i go mad for christmas, i love the feeling and the general feeling of those 2 weeks leading up 2 it. its august i kno but christmas will be here before you know it lol

[justmegan11]

i love coldplay!!!!! and this song is awesome when they sing it!!!!

[msjoejonas815]

is this on itunes?

[grilledcookies]

this literally gave me shivers. his voice is so great... I'm a sucker for unique voices.

[RuthDebris]

lol I'm listening to this in August it's so pretty!

but I really can't wait for Christmas time so I can listen to this during the proper season, haha.

[KyleXxX133t]

This is one of the most beautiful version of this song i have ever heard, Coldplay isa great band, hope they keep making good music.

[SepiaTones93]

Coldplay are awesome, they have such a unique sound. I love them!!! :)

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 They sound like everyone else, actually. They're not really all that good, I'm just looking for Christmas songs to learn, actually, and Coldplay has the only sheet music for this song I can get for free. Anyway, they're actually pretty bad, as far as original works go. :/

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 Really? Or do other bands sound like them? They've been around for over a decade, and so their sound has influenced other artists that have emerged through that time. Yet, I cannot name a single artist whose vocals match Chris Martin's, and if you listen to their albums, you may notice that their sound is evolving each time. It is original, despite what you may say. Furthermore, I don't think you should be criticising them for unoriginality since you are taking their sheet music.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 Well, it's not their sheet music, as I feared it would be. It's the original sheet music by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin. It just said "Cold Play" on the downloads list.

As you may have guessed, I'm quite relieved.

Also, I don't think anyone would want to match the vocals of Chris Martin; he sounds really whiny, actually. ):

I mean, come on, would you rather listen to Martin or Pavarotti?

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 You are taking THEIR cover of the sheet music. When bands do a cover, they often alter the original slightly to adapt it to their sound. Also, you are very inconsistent. First, you say that Coldplay sounds like everyone else, and now you agree that no one has matched Martin's vocals. As for the choice between Martin or Pavarotti, I don't think you can compare the two. Yes they are both singers, but their sound is so different and appealing to different audiences and contexts [cont.]

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 No, I'm saying nobody would want to match his vocals. I'm saying that he sounds absolutely terrible. There are many vocalists that sound like Martin. For instance, all of the horrible ones that suck as much as Martin.

Also, I'm not taking their cover. The sheet music I have is dated to 1944.  Stop being intentionally stupid. I feel like you'd have to go out of your way to say something that dumb.

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 I did not read your past comment on the sheet music properly, I apologise. However, what struck me was that your first and foremost complaint about Coldplay was they were unoriginal and that they sounded like everyone else. It seems somewhat inconsistent for you to be playing music from others (not necessarily Coldplay) and also criticising Coldplay for being unoriginal. Do you write your own music? Do you have your own original sound? Perhaps it is also right to consider [cont.]

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 My mom wants me to learn a Christmas song. That's really the only reason I'm looking for the sheet music. I'm a performer more than a composer.

If quality was always based on "well, I'd like to see you do better," then, we'd have gold and diamonds everywhere, wouldn't we? Well, we don't, because that's not how quality works.

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 I never said that was how quality worked, I was just recognising a small inconsistency which you've cleared up here. In my other comment, I have presented my view that quality comes from artists who evolve their sound (see previous comment).

[SepiaTones93]

that their sounds seem incommensurable. It is like comparing apples with oranges, both are fruit, but one is not definitely better than the other, it is all relative. You may believe Martin's voice is "really whiny", and I, on the other hand, do not. However, just because you do not like something, doesn't mean it is bad for everyone, and I really do not see the point on commenting on this simply to deem the band "unoriginal" or the "retarded cousin" of Radiohead.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 And I'm arguing there is a standard for quality. Martin's only redeeming trait is that he can sing the correct pitch. Otherwise, he sounds horrible.

It is bad for everyone. Do you not notice a stagnation in western music (specifically the United States)?

I apologize for sounding like I insulted Radiohead. I meant no ill will towards that group. Of course, when anything is compared to Coldplay, it can be seen as an insult.

[SepiaTones93]

that in the 21st Century, it is increasingly hard to be original. I do agree that there is a stagnation in Western music, however artists are trying to overcome this and evolve. It is those artists who are unique and original, and I believe Coldplay achieves this. Compare their first album 'Parachutes' with their latest one 'Mylo Xyloto', their sound has some constant elements, but it as transformed in many respects. I don't think you can justly say "It is bad for everyone", because some [cont.]

[SepiaTones93]

people will see this as a factor in the band's "quality". At least be open to the possibility that others won't see his voice as "horrible". We could later comment on a video of Radiohead's, saying how unique it is, and another person may say that it isn't original at all and the vocals are whiny. I can understand your dislike, but I believe that a band who writes their own music and has evolved their sounds so much does not deserve such spiteful condemnation.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 I guess, but, still, I auto-rage at this sort of thing. It's like watching Baka to Test Shoukanjuu or whatever and the guy next to me is like "THIS IS SO ORIGINAL" when it's just a schoolgirl monster tamer anime that's been done a million times with all of the kawaii desu in the known universe.

[SepiaTones93]

Hahaha! I can tell you "auto-rage at this sort of thing", you rebuked a comment that I made two years ago!!! I didn't write it to force my opinion on anyone or anything like that, I was just happily stating what I thought about the band. However, I would like to know what bands you think Coldplay sound like.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 NOPE. JUST. GETTIN MAD.

[SepiaTones93]

That is really disappointing. I was genuinely wanting to know who "everyone else" was. Next time you have the arrogance to rebuke another person's comment in such a way, you should substantiate your opinion with evidence rather than spiteful insults which do not further your argument in the slightest. Furthermore, this whole notion that they are like everyone else, does that make their music any less meaningless or beautiful? It is just like Monet who could be said not to be original [cont.]

[SepiaTones93]

because other Impressionists used similar techniques such as expressive brushstrokes, bright colour, working out of the studio, etc, yet Monet's work is still beautiful and original. The same could be said about Rene Magritte and the Surrealists, who also painted the illogical in a realistic manner, yet Magritte's work remains unique and fascinating as well. While like in music, artistic opinion differs, we do not have to fall into this pessimistic mindset that there is [cont.]

[SepiaTones93]

this huge stagnation in Western music and therefore music nowadays is bad for everyone and we should all be "GETTIN MAD" about it. It is just like an artistic culture in which, though there are shared techniques, does not mean that something beautiful and original can't be produced or exist.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 And then you remembered that T-Payne and Avril Lavigne exist. :L

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 Wait, if this is comparing Coldplay with another band, you've just proved that you're musical insight is at the bare minimum. If you are going to say that another artist to Coldplay, at least try to a) spell the artist's name right (T-Pain, not T-Payne) and b) do it with a band that is at least in the same genre. However, I'm hoping this is in response to the "something beautiful" comment, and if you noticed my language, I said CAN or (can't) ie possibility and I further [cont.]

[SepiaTones93]

mentioned that opinions differ. Sure, there are some not great music out there, but the point I was trying to make was that just because artists are allegedly in an environment where everything sounds the same, does not make it an impossibility for something beautiful and original to be produced.

[UltimaXG2]

@SepiaTones93 Also, Coldplay sounds like Radiohead's retarded cousin.

[SepiaTones93]

@UltimaXG2 This is a seriously low blow and a really weak argument. I happen to also be a Radiohead fan, and I have to say that their sounds are completely different. Neither sounds "retarded" and to use that politically incorrect term to describe one of the most unique and influential bands of the decade is both insensitive and disrespectful.

[poletita1409]

this song is very sad, i cry with it

[lolmathlol]

It's Coldplay, not Cold Play.

[JohannahWills]

thankyou! haha. at least there are some serious fans out there! lol

[TanteKaethe83]

Merry CHRISmas!

[queziqno]

¡¡Feliz Navidad!! Merry Christmas!

... from Spain.

Love and Peace.

[kelnic]

love love love x

[MYSTICGUIDE1]

see my video

God Bless

[1shoegal1]

Ooooh maaaan! I love this :) Thanks for posting!

[Romantyk40]

The Boys sing this so beautiful.

Merry Christmas from Poland.

Thank you Coldplay.

[GHiuonmtaenrach]

I LOOOOOVE COLDPLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Christmas song ever!!!

AAAAAHHHHHH!!!

[Lizsete]

where where WHERE can I download this from??!?!?!? Does Coldplay have an xmas cd? Is this on a compilation? I NEED this song!

[kashiao]

you can download it from here youtube, using for example a program called "Free Youtube to mp3 Converter", which is very useful :D

[titecleme]

Oh my god I totally LOVE it !!!!

[JaneColdplay]

u know it's supposed to be coldplay, but if anything, it's just chris and his piano

[Dave66xx]

Prob my fav x-mas song, and i'm not a huge coldplay fan, but chris sings this brilliantly!!

[4StrawberrySwing2]

most beautiful version of this song, I wish Chris a merry christmas! All of Coldplay for that matter, for making the world a better place, i will always love them!

[octintba]

Love you so much.......made a space for our tattoo.......your my life

[glasgogrl]

love the ring thing...love you more S.E.S

[ShakerLouie]

You're right....Melting into my heart,infiltrate into my heart,too....So lovely,touching......his accent is killing me.....Love HIM !!Love ColdPlay...

[traweek11]

His voice is like melting honey. The words roll of his tongue like he was born to sing. Chris Martin is king...LONG LIVE THE KING! :D

[Fenderplayer45]

An awesome cover. Coldplay is my favorite band of all time, and they always will be. I wish  I had a copy of this song.

[fallriver4life]

great song. chris martin makes it even better

[solitudesometimes]

Happy Chris mas everone!

[mutatron]

Dude's voice is flat except when it's sharp.

[ludschki]

it`s beautiful!!! Chris Martin is amazing!!!! <3<3<3

[nerdwad]

this is a beautiful version of this song, rivals Mel Torme.

[LockeandDemosthenes]

Absolutely breathtaking! Such amazing musical ability... such a vulnerable and delicate rendition of this song. He doesn't make music or bend the piano to his will. He just draws the music out.

If you like this, check out Dave Brubeck's album _One Alone_. It's solo piano, but it is stylistically very similar.

[parisglamor]

Love love Chris Martin!

[coldplaypassion]

this song is awesome and christmas is my favourite celebration!I love you chris!

[TheBlueLune]

Pt7.:> He told her it was the most ugliest thing she could ever do... Gave him two kisses, the most wonderful on the world and then to end it. That it hurted him too much... What he sayed hurted her too much and she started to cry and be weak like before falling. He hold her and didn't let her to fall or run... He just hold her. And after he made her to smile by some talking he sayed he already forgave her... Then they walk away to continue their everyday common work... FIN... :o(

[dinobot678]

bro...your grammar is absolutely hideous. I kinda get what your story is about but the grammar just makes it really hard to understand. and quick question. what's your point?

[CHUDDLYx]

lmao. exactly what i was thinking :L

[TheBlueLune]

Pt6.:> ... He felt like in the heaven. And first time... she smiled before a kiss and then it was like they were together whole life.... Then he kissed her back after time and it was the same feeling. Two the most wonderful kissess on the world he could ever get. a lot of another kissess and hugs with the same feeling. Then she pushed him away and sayed it was so beutiful to be fully with him for the last while like a couple... For him it was like a flash beating into the heart...

[TheBlueLune]

Pt5.:> ...another kiss will not be the last but first, the lovers kiss.. It took a lot of another time of looks and talking... Finaly they were very close and she tryed to kiss him but he didn't want... He stayed for his words... But then he sayed again... You can kiss me.. But count it will mean you re going to be with me. Just say yes I count with it and you can kiss me. it took a time and they were very close.. finaly she kissed him...

[TheBlueLune]

Pt4.:> ...So she finaly aasked what he says on it. So he sayed that it means end.. No more kisses and lovers hugs... Because it is unfair to her boyfrind and to him eighter and makes him pain... She looked in his eyes and asked him if they could kiss the last time. He sayed no. No, because She just already have done her decision and it is not allright to not stand behind it.. But he also told her, he doesn't disallow her to kiss him... But before she kisses, she has to know that...

[TheBlueLune]

Pt3.:> ...so one day, when everything went so bad he made a decision to end it, to rescue her hapiness. So they talked very long time. He explained her everything, he explained her he doesn't want anybody unhappy so she have to make a decision to let people be in piece... After a lot of crying and talking, she sad she will stay with a friend even through the both lovers will have to be together every day for hours... He was prepared for it... But she was waiting a reaction for a long time...

[TheBlueLune]

Pt2.:> ..she maybe found someone so much special in the boy too... time flow and flow and gave them a lot of happiness, alot of the most wonderful kisses on the world, the lovers kissess... But there was still the boyfriend... And she was very unhappy, she cryed a lot. So he did. They were both unhappy... She because she didn't want to harm anybody, he, because he saw her unhappy and that was the greatest pain he could ever had and he felt guilty of it...

[TheBlueLune]

I write here one storry. Pt 1.:> It is storry about two people who were together everyday for a long time... By the time, they found the greatest friends en each other... Anytime in need they had a help, hug and warm from the other... And one of them found love of the live in her. The kind of love which survives anything... But she had a boyfriend... The one of this two special people who loved her so much's main wish was to see her happy... Time flow and flow and...

[snej333]

excellent cover

[dannette88]

I love this song

[ElPedroITA]

Chris Martin is fantastic!!!!!