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Simply Three

Simply Three is a powerhouse instrumental trio redefining the classical crossover genre with cinematic flair, genre-bending creativity, and viral energy. Founded in 2010 by bassist Nicholas Villalobos and cellist Zack Clark, the group has captivated millions with innovative takes on Adele, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, OneRepublic, and more—alongside emotionally charged originals that resonate deeply with fans. With 340M+ YouTube views, 200M+ Spotify streams, and 450M+ on Pandora, Simply Three stands among the world’s most-watched and streamed instrumental acts. Their 50+ viral music videos have earned praise from artists like OneRepublic (“LOVE this ‘Counting Stars’ cover!”) and GRAMMY®-nominated Janelle Monáe, who called their renditions of “Cold War” and “Tightrope” “an honor” to feature. Their catalog includes 10 albums—two full-length originals—plus dozens of singles blending cinematic strings with pop, rock, EDM, and hip-hop. Live, they deliver kinetic shows of technical virtuosity, modern edge, and heartfelt storytelling, leading to sold-out headlines and upcoming tour dates with Il Divo. They’ve also performed for global brands such as American Express, Microsoft, YouTube, and The Emmys Afterparty, where stars like Donald Glover and Benedict Cumberbatch took note. Armed with classical training and modern vision, Simply Three continues to push the boundaries of string music, inspiring a new generation across genres, platforms, and continents.

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Counting Stars

2

Wake Me Up

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Counting Stars

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Rain

5

Rolling in the Deep

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All Amazed

2022

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Volume 4

2018

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Volume 2

2016

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LUX

2021

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Undefined

2017

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A Simply Three Christmas

2013

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Volume 5

2021

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Vol. 3

2016

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Better Days

2020

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Vol. 1

2016

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Be Still, My Soul

Single • 2022

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Golden

Single • 2025

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Unholy

Single • 2024

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End of the Line

Single • 2026

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All My Life (Amplified)

Single • 2025

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Unholy (Amplified)

Single • 2024

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The Calling

Single • 2025

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Toxic (Amplified)

Single • 2025

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Adrift

Single • 2025

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Toxic

Single • 2025

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Adrift

Simply Three • 8.4K views

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Rain

Simply Three • 53M views

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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Simply Three • 4.5M views

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The Calling

Simply Three • 57K views

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Rolling in the Deep

Simply Three • 45M views

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Total Eclipse of the Heart (feat. Simply Three)

Vitamin String Quartet • 1.1M views

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Wake Me Up

Simply Three • 87M views

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Dance Monkey

Simply Three • 1.6M views

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Counting Stars

Simply Three • 26M views

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Believer - Imagine Dragons (violin/cello/bass cover) - Simply Three

Simply Three • 7.7M views

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Instrumental Pop Covers

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Official Videos

Playlist • Simply Three • 2.1M views

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Collabs

Playlist • Simply Three • 15K views

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Most Popular

Playlist • Simply Three • 611K views

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Live Performances

Playlist • Simply Three • 8.1K views

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All Uploads

Playlist • Simply Three • 577K views

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Studio Sessions

Playlist • Simply Three • 61K views

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