"Imagine" by John Lennon (feat. Bastiaan77)

Cover of the song "Imagine" by John Lennon.

All guitars were played by Bastiaan77.
http://www.youtube.com/Bastiaan77

Vocals performed by xylopolist.
http://www.youtube.com/xylopolist

John Lennon was an amazing songwriter and "Imagine" is one of his most beautiful and thought-provoking works.

I worked with Bastiaan77 (who has a growing collection of great instrumentals on his YouTube site) to make this song, and he created a unique arrangement with layered guitars that just screamed for some vocals.

Lyrics:

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

Category:

Music

Tags:

• xylopolist
• bastiaan77
• dave
• david
• biggs
• imagine
• john
• lennon
• acoustic
• guitar
• rock
• cover
• sing
• song

[srie2]

fantastic, i love it, your version is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard, you two did a great job! and dave i love your voice! i sent it to a teacher of mine who loves music and he loves it too!

[xylopolist]

Thanks very much. ;) And I feel a bit badly that I haven't uploaded a new video in quite a while, but I'll be back shortly!

Cheers,

Dave.

[elliebella28]

What's up with the rainbow colors? ;)

[xylopolist]

just a video effect, i don't have a lighting studio in my house or anything. =D

[wizardeal]

The guitar playing is totally awesome, it may have ruined it for thrustberry, but for me it makes it and I am sure John Lennon would appreciate it.

[jgelhaar]

This is great. Great voice, great guitar work!

Let's all work to understanding these lyrics and working to make this world (here and now) a better one... It's all in our power.... Let's not let the chance slip away before we're gone. After we're gone, it's too late...

Jimmy

[calbri27]

sounds really good and i like the color effect :0)

[gisltome]

Wonderful rendition, great timeless song and lyrics. Thank you for this great share!

[gypsyangel27]

You are just a beautiful guy and I love your cover songs!

[RyoFoo]

@xylopolist

Good things come to those who wait. =)

You rock man, take your time.

[bastiaanzijlstra]

@jgelhaar I'm 100 per cent sure! Without this vid, we would never have known each other Jimmy. Very glad Dave and I made this vid... in like 2 hours.. :)

[jgelhaar]

@wizardeal I'm pretty sure this video is how I found Bastiaan. :) Nice memories. :)

Xylopolist has a great voice, too. Love it!

[jgelhaar]

I'm pretty sure this is the first video I saw that introduced me to Bastiaan.

Thanks for posting xylopolist!

Jimmy

[0zombiepixie0]

haha nice rainbow :P  good cover

[readyeddy101]

Great video. Alot went into it. Vocals guitaring very good. Very nice version. You have a good voice for Lennon 5 stars