I enjoy listening to the Coldplay version of Viva La Vida. The haunting quality of the singer’s voice and the sound of the instruments playing in the background always makes for pleasant listening material.
I was surprised yesterday when my daughter told us during dinnertime that she had started to learn how to play this song in her Strings class. “Play this song on the violin?” I thought. She saw my look of puzzlement and said, “Where is the iPad mommy? I will show you.” (We often refer to the iPad during our dinner discussions to confirm statements in debates, or even share a video clip.)
Her search ended, my daughter set up the iPad for all of us to view David Garrett’s version of the song. The violin is the centre of the song and I immediately enjoyed this version.
My daughter cannot play the piece like this yet – but I will enjoy listening to her and her classmates at the school concert in June after they have practised for many hours.
Which version of Viva la Vida do you enjoy listening to?
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© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
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This is so beautiful, and should be so exciting for you all, Good Luck for them dear Colline, I loved to be here with you with music, how beautiful… Thank you, love, nia
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Glad you enjoyed the music Nia. I found it so beautiful, I just had to share 🙂
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Thank you very much, Colline. I know these videos :D, but I will give them another listen when I get back home. It is always fun to have you aboard.
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I know I do not always share photos – but sometimes I cannot resist sharing what I enjoy 🙂
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I am glad you did Colline 🙂 thank you.
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That is beautiful! Good luck to your daughter for her concert.
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Glad you enjoyed the music Madhu.
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So very beautiful, love the music, Thank you so much for sharing, Colline!
Your daughter and her classmates can do it!
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I am sure I will tell you about it after the concert 🙂
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David Garrett wins hands down, Colline. Love the video 🙂 I guess there will be hours of practise to listen to.
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I don’t mind the practise at all Jo. I love hearing her improve and I cheer her on when she gets it right.
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I never heard of this song, but look forward to checking it out – and his cool about the violin version your daughter will be doing – sounds like she is in a very cool music program – I like when they integrate current stuff.
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I do too. It encourages the children to play their violin – and to help them enjoy the experience.
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Dear Mrs. Kook-Chun,
I enjoy following your blog since a while now, and would like to share there’s this wonderful cover of Viva la Vida from Scala – a Belgian girl choir.
You can find the album version of the song on iTunes or by typing ‘Viva la Vida Downtown Abbey’ on Youtube.
Kind regards
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This version is so beautiful it gave me shivers listening to it. Thank you for sharing 🙂
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You’re welcome ma’am. I personally enjoy Scala’s songs very much. Greetings out of Flanders! 🙂
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BEAUTIFUL! Like them both. Praying the best for your daughter. I know she will do well.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thank you Francine 🙂
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Beautiful music Colline, and wonderful that your daughter is enjoying her music too
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I love too that she introduced me to a new version of the song. And she was so proud to do so.
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I actually love this song more than The Scientist. 😀 I love it for the historical reference, such neat thing to be in a song. I enjoy hearing the violin only version, but I also love this song particularly for the drumming parts. Such a great songs so many versions are made from it, and the kids do love it.
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I agree. Though I do enjoy listening to The Scientist too. I think what I really like is the husky voice of the lead singer 🙂
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Must share….I found that these Vevo videos will not play here on your blog. So, I must go to You tube music to see. Will let you know!
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I can’t figure out what is wrong as the link worked when I tried it out. Hope you find the songs and manage to listen to them.
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David Garrett’s version is beautiful. So your girl is playing the violin? The violin is a lovely instrument to play. It sounds so lovely all on it’s own without accompaniment, doesn’t it?
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I love listening to it and was so happy when she decided to take it up.
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I really enjoy the Cold Play version, Colline, though I didn’t realize that Garret had also performed the song. Funny that he’s found his way to your blog. He has a concert coming up here and his ads are popping up all of the time. I can’t escape him! 🙂
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I had never heard of him before my daughter mentioned his music. I should really listen to more of his music – even though I do not see his face everywhere 🙂
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