If you think Coldplay’s original version of ‘Yellow’ is the only one you need to hear, Music Man readers, then think again. When busker Atticus Blue and guest vocalist Jason Allan joined forces to perform the song live, the performance had a huge audience crowding around them and many fans rushing to proclaim their version as one of the best they had ever heard. With over a million views on YouTube alone, this is not a rendition you want to miss out on hearing.
The video of the performance starts with Atticus busking alone on a street. He then invites Jason to join him and explains that the pair had never met in person before the day of this performance. He says they will be singing the Coldplay song “Yellow,” and as soon as the acoustic guitar chords start ringing out, it is clear this rendition is going to be something a little bit special.
Atticus sings the first verse, his vocal sounding both emotional and heartwarming. It’s when Jason joins in on the harmonies, however, that the magic really starts to happen, the pair’s voices blending together like honey in your ears. The verse Jason sings on his own is also spine-tingling, his little improvisations with the lead melody really adding that extra sparkle and energy.
As fans of Atticus might already know, meanwhile, this is not the first time he has performed a busking duet that the Internet has fallen in love with. Check out the video below, for instance, which shows him performing an incredibly emotional version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ alongside a fellow singer called Amber. The video has nearly three million views on YouTube and thousands of comments saying how well the pair’s voices go together.
For us, however, it has to be Atticus’ rendition of Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ alongside Jason Allan that takes the crown as his best busking performance. Although the pair’s voices are so different, as they sing they sound as though they were born to perform together, and their choice of song is, of course, impeccable. We can only hope that they get together to do some more live performances or maybe even record some music in the future.
Atticus Blue and Jason Allan’s captivating cover of Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ has proven to be an unforgettable musical moment, enchanting countless fans worldwide. This remarkable collaboration perfectly demonstrates the power of spontaneous musical chemistry. To explore more about these talented artists and enjoy their performance, be sure to click the links provided below.