Gift

An intimate acoustic cover of The Scientist by Coldplay. I wanted to strip this song back and let the lyrics sit right at the front; just voice and piano in a live, one take style performance.

The artwork shows a scientist in his lab at night; wearing RayBats as he studies a heart glowing under glass with the full moon behind him. It is a small nod to the song’s pull between logic and feeling; science and the heart; and the way music cuts through all the questions.

Recorded late at night on my baby grand as part of the Rita Road Sessions in London; keeping the dynamics soft; natural and emotional. I tried to stay close to the heart of the original while still letting my own phrasing and timing come through.

If you are searching for Coldplay covers; The Scientist cover; acoustic piano versions or stripped back singer songwriter sessions; I hope this gives you a fresh but familiar take on a modern classic.

Listen to more of my music and collaborations here:
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https://www.raybats.com/

Rita Road Sessions
Music from the heart of London.

The Scientist – Coldplay (Acoustic Cover by olliray)

Swaying in a crowded living room,
Linger on the smell of your perfume.
Drift away as we look at this view,
Are you feeling what I'm feeling too?

(Chorus)
I promise I promise you,
That I won't let go of you,
So loosen up your mind,
And pour a glass of a cherry wine,
And I'll sing to you.

Velvet leaves and cherryblossoms grew,
Stars high on the hill as we both flew,
The liquor on your lips I'm so into,
Everyday I swear I'm falling too.

(Chorus)
I promise I promise you,
That I won't let go of you,
So loosen up your mind,
And pour a glass of a cherry wine,
And I'll sing to you.

cherry wine (Demo Version)

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Love songs and heartbreaks but mostly heartbreaks 
IG: @Nabillirfan
Twitter: @Nabilirfaan

Once you wanted me the most

Nabil Irfan