When Keith first bought that Hammond organ, he wrote the company asking how he'd be able to produce certain sounds. They wrote him back sayiing that it was impossible. Shortly thereafter he sent them a tape of him doing the impossible.😁

@pmoran7971

Жыл бұрын

Saw the Nice in my formative years when they were resident at the Marquee in Wardour Street, they had Guitarist David O.List in the band who filled in for the Floyd when Syd was having problems, but Emerson squeezed him out I actually preferred the Nice to ELP, but they were all brilliant musicians! but Karelia suite by the Nice had some brilliant sounds by Emerson

Keith and Greg were such loses, particularly the way Keith left us, so very sad.

@rondohunter8966

5 жыл бұрын

I did not know how Keith died until you mentioned that. So I Wiki'd it and found he died by self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Apparently he was suffering from depression (alcohol was possibly a factor) and nerve damage that affected his playing. He was very worried that his affliction would spoil the music and disappoint his fans. Damn that's hardcore. A professional who felt he couldn't go on without his talent being perfect, in his mind, in his ear. Realizing that he probably could not, well we see where that led. So sad.

I grew up on ELP. Welcome to one of the most creative bands of all time...

I can't wait until you see him sticking knives into the keyboard to keep a note sustained when he doesn't have 15 fingers.

@micko11154

4 жыл бұрын

:P yeh, that will sit 'em on their asses!!!

@micklevanon7580

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the rolling piano, playing upside down! That and knife throwing will completely blow her mind.

I am stunned you found a ELP song under 30 minutes! 😂. Fun reaction. 🤘🏻

@derekneville8175

3 жыл бұрын

Fanfare for the common man is also under 30 minutes

@obikari7721

2 жыл бұрын

All their songs and every single one is under 30 minutes

@cybore213

Жыл бұрын

@@obikari7721 Karn Evil 9 live is 35 minutes long. The studio version though is under 30 minutes at 29:40.

@love_kobaia

Жыл бұрын

@@cybore213 Pictures at an Exhibition (Live at the Isle of Wight 1970) is also 35 minutes long 😉

That organ was reinforced with metal plates to prevent it from breaking by the roadies The daggers were genuine SS ceremonial daggers. Given to him by Lemmy He has actually broken his ribs by putting the organ onto himself because of the weight.

@halfigliulo1019

2 жыл бұрын

The problem was the roadies reinforced the organ because it was hell fixing it after Emerson beat it up. They added a lot of weight. Unfortunately Keith was unaware. He dropped it on himself the first time breaking his ribs. He also couldn't extricate himself. They had to lift it off him.

Keith is like a Mad Scientist on the keys. Brilliance comes in many forms.

Amazing reaction Kel-n-Rich,.....Keith Emerson is arguably the greatest keyboardist of the 20th century.Keith is a genius.He can play 5 keyboards at the same time.They were having fun hear.Must watch him playing more serious,..like in Karn evil # 9,... Impression 1-3.He makes it look really easy.They were way ahead of their time.Thank you for the great reaction.!!!!!!!!

The video only captures a fraction of what the atmosphere was like seeing them live in person. Watching Keith Emerson doing what you saw him do in this video except with two separate keyboards, one on each side of him, as he was running his hands up and down each keyboard at the same time was something I will never forget. RIP Keith and Greg!

Soooo funny. I was going to write and say I remember in one concert where Keith played the piano upside down and backward and he did it in this concert!! So darned talented. PLEASE listen to more ELP!!!!

Love ELP. Keith Emerson was one hell of a keyboardist, but the rhythm section Greg Lake (bass, guitar, vocals) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion) is just as awesome. Unfortunately you didn't see Keith stabbing knives into his Hammond organ 😀 Kel might like #Rainbow Difficult to cure (Beethoven's Ninth Symphony) live at Budokan 1984 🇫🇮 It's so much fun to watch, and yes, there's an orchestra playing with them.

Yes, Bach Bethoven Mozart and Mussorgskij were real Rockers. Try the Pictures at an exhibition Concert (Mussorgskij) donne by this 3 Guys. You will love it.^^

@MountainMetal

5 жыл бұрын

I grew up going to the symphony and playing cello. Pablo Casals was my idol. I think 'Pictures' is one of the greatest of all classical compositions, written for a friend who died.

@pirobot668beta

3 жыл бұрын

Mussorgskij was a shroom-chomper...amanita poisoning can cause a staccato restlessness...you can hear it in places...

Hello. I just binged watched a load of your stuff. Love it. Kel listens like a serious musician...I watch her eyes and see her brain working. I saw ELP live 50 years ago when I was 18....can you imagine? I discoverd some new music recently...brought me back to life. The most joyous music that I ever heard. Band - Maid. Keep up the good work.

Tarkus is the very essence of prog music! You must react! A duty 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Once again I'm enjoying Kel's reactions. So often classically trained musicians don't learn to to embrace a wilder side. They get taught to conform, abide by old tropes, and just play the notes. Rock and roll is born out to the blues (where emotion is the foundation), jazz (where spirit of the group is the driver), and folk (culture). As groups like ELP came into the forefront, classical motifs are taken out of their tight rules and the results are wonderful, just like Kel's face while she watches and listens.

best reaction video 😹, I love ELP 🥰

The beginning of this video Rondo is actually Dave Brubeck’s blue Rondo à la Turk with the time signature changed from 6/8 to 4/4

In the 70's I was a teenager at a buddy's house his older brother that had a German reel to reel player and listening to ELO on his head phones was mind blowing good

You guys are great. Love watching you.

Thanks for taking me along on your trip through music. In the late 60's early to mid 70's I immersed myself in rock and folk music, but then got married, had kids and got busy with life, now kids are gone I am recapturing that love I had for it.. Thank you again, very much, enjoy listening with you!

The drum solo makes this video a thousand better.

Great. More ELP please!

ELP was my introduction to Classical Music, with such pieces as Pictures at an Exhibition, Fanfare For The Common Man etc.

Welcome to the show that never ends, so glad you could attend.. ELP!

Such a fantastic band and talented players No one like them

I love your channel, i enjoy the music, but i enjoy watching the love you guy's have for one another, just watching you two puts a smile on my face, and oh yeah please do some gnr thanks

Haha, your wife face was a picture. That was always ELPs show ender and it always bought the house down. Keith Emerson absolutely brilliant showman, brilliant musician. That old Hammond L100 sure went through it and why not, was an exciting show ender to a brilliant concert. I was lucky enough to see Keith Emerson in the Nice in the late 60s and ELP in the early 70s and to be honest there was no other music like that back then. Still a shame the not in the rock and roll hall of fame for being one of the best bands in the world, I've listened to lots of Prog bands over the years and enjoyed certain tracks, with ELP I enjoyed all the tracks with the exception of love beach and in the hot seat. Keith and Greg rest in peace and thanks for for all your great music. I doubt if we will ever see a band like that again 👌

My first experience listening to ELP was in 89 . Trilogy was the album and from start to finish I was blown away .I'd never heard anything like it

Kel's facial expressions... GOLD!!!

I was lucky to accompany ELP on tour with a tour manager and Rocky had to re-build Keith's Hammond L100 organ after every night!!

Wayyyy late to the party here, but I'm a super big ELP fan and pianist, and IMHO I recommend reacting to 2nd Impression for the ultimate demonstration of mind-blowing piano proficiency. Technically amazing, and crosses a variety of piano genres in one piece. Far more likely to impress the classically trained pianist than some of the full blown prog rock ELP masterpieces (i.e. 1st or 3rd impressions or Tarkus - masterworks though they be ;). Thanks for reacting to this! Keep up the good work!

Wow cousin It really can play those drums.

Give her "Trilogy." You want precision???

@ThatsMrPencilneck2U

5 жыл бұрын

You mean "Fugue," between the 2 parts of The Endless Enigma, where Emerson is playing a sadistic piano exercise.

@carty43

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U No, I meant "Trilogy," where the first portion of it was very classically influenced grand piano before all hell breaks loose.

@ThatsMrPencilneck2U

5 жыл бұрын

@@carty43 Wow, It's been way too long since I've listened to that album. Through the years, I've thought of the trickiest pieces Emerson did on piano, and thought of "Trilogy" as nice, but nothing on the order of 2nd Impression or the solo portion of Three Fates. The trio section of the Three Fates doesn't seem that complicated, but is definitely NOT nice. Three Fates would definitely not be good for a reaction, becaise the organ solo would lose a KZread audience in a heartbeat.

@carty43

5 жыл бұрын

@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U Then the progression would be to listen to "Pirates" and "Fanfare."

@Anarchouettisme

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Trilogy has a masterful piano part, this will be better.

Play in the beginning,great song. Lucky man was their first radio hit,also the first time the moog synthesizer was used

Kel and Rich sounds like a country duo like Big and Rich!

The greatest group ever. Hugely underrated.

Legend Band.. RIP Emerson and Lake

Fantastic.

That's a mild version of the Rondo 69 did when Emerson was in the group The Nice.

Kel, welcome to ELP.

What a trip!!!!

#Yes#Awaken

YOU'VE REALLY DUN IT THIS TIME!!!!!! Woooooo!

Keith Emerson ¡WOW! 😳

Saw them in December of 77 on the Works tour.

Nothing like a little "Emerson" to get you going in the morning. Damn, I miss him ! IMHO, he was THE best keyboardist EVER on this planet !!! RIP "Fingers" !

I saw that same concert in Houston in 1970 at the Music Hall. 45 years later I saw Keith Emerson and Greg Lake at the Verizon Theatre in Houston. What an amazing talent.

Prog rock needs more attention, I suggest “Awaken” by Yes, it will bring you to tears!

listen to ELP LIVE FROM THE BIG O FROM MONTREAL!!! I was there great concert kel will love it, especially C'EST LA VIE, I AM FROM MONTREAL

Gratulations Kel, you are on the right way to free your mind. That‘s the reward for being open to new experiences. BTW I i’d love to see your reaction to Terry Kath‘s „Free Form Guitar“, live version.

I saw ELP do a variation of Rondo live in 1973 in Glasgow. It was an astonishing sight seeing Keith Emerson lying on his back with an organ on his chest as he played the keyboard upside down, with the aid of knives at one point - just for added sprinkles. You're right that it wasn't musically flawless, but it should be acknowledged that Keith could have played Bach note-perfect if he had wanted to. Much as I like Bach's music, I'm so glad he didn't want to.

#FOGHAT "Slow Ride" & "Fool For The City" Please, Please, Please, play FOGHAT. Kel will love them. Rich, I know you must've listened to them at some point. You won't regret it. Like the URIAH HEEP video you guys did this FOGHAT two'fer will again... impress you two. KEEP KISSING! Peace! :)

Just love Kel's enthusiasm

The sound at the very beginning was the Hammond's (L-100 model) amplifier being over driven, otherwise known as "crunch." The crashing sound when he rocks the organ is produced by the springs in the reverb box banging against the case and each other. Watch a tape of Carl Palmer on the drums. Can't even describe what he does on the drumset.

#EmersonLakeandPowell, The Score, England, The whole Emerson, Lake and Powell album reminds me of the things my Grandad used to tell me about his time in the Army during WW2.

Get the headphones on Rich...you need to listen to Trilogy by ELP Kel is gonna LOVE it !! What a jam !!! ✌ and ❤ Garry

I was introduced to ELP by my brother who was 5 years older than me and that was early into my teens when I first heard them after my brother Paul went to the Isle of White pop festival and saw ELP there. I can remember at some point seeing a brief video in a program about ELP on UK television some years ago that showed Keith Emerson playing a grand piano, nothing spectacular I hear you saying, but he was strapped to the piano stool which was connected to the piano and the whole thing was spinning around. He was playing a classical piece perfectly as he spun around with the axis being in the middle so that he himself was going up and down around the connecting pole. His suicide was a sad loss to music and his talent is greatly missed.

Never heard this song b4. Kel's face I'm the beginning of the song says what I was thinking lmao.

They were the best.

Rondo was always the encore at ELP concerts, Keith's Hammond L100 was modified to take the punishment, the crashing sound was the reverb in the back of the organ and by switching it on and off gave the rise and fall effect plus other effects like using feedback, this could only be done with the Hammond spinet tone wheel generator series, of course other effects were added, it was part of the stage show, people loved to see it and it gave keith a chance to let ripp and Express himself, keith was a brilliant musician, innovator, exciting to listen to and watch. Helps music was complex, but exciting. I doubt weather we will hear or see anything like this again, yes people can play the music, but when ELP played live they created such excitement and atmosphere. Keith was a brilliant at improvisation and using, jazz, classical, folk, blues and rock influences made the band so different. I saw keith in the Nice in the late 60s and ELP in the 70s here in the UK, for me it was the most exciting music I'd ever heard, I still get a big kick out of it now and I'm in my late 60s, play Trilogy. You will enjoy it.

I have the DVD of ELP concert where Keith Emerson stands on the piano and play's it backwards, and what he does with the organ is amazing

Sounds like a spring reverb tank. You can get that "explosion" sound on older amps that came with old reverb tanks.

Now THAT was a Roller Coaster Ride

Nice pair!

I was at their first gig, the Isle of Whight. I knew Emerson from The Nice “ America”, which Bernstein said he liked. ELP aroused an interest in classical music in me and many others.

BTW: the Rondo theme is actually based on "Blue Rondo à la Turk" by the Dave Brubeck jazz group. Although the original was in 9/8, Emerson changed it to 4/4, a version Brubeck later said he can't play. lol

Kel seemed to go from wtf, to amazed, back to wtf and finally to this is ridiculous! 🙂

Just listening to Warfare Blown to bits retro NWoBHM. And then you guys ping up Two worlds collided. How times change

Kel's face exhibits a mixture of amazement and confusion. Cool.

saw them live in memphis hell of a show

Keith followed the tradition of "musikalische spass" (musical jokes) of Mozart, for example playing lying down under the organ. Keith in concert with his former band The Nice, whilst playing Rondo, once jumped over the organ and ended up down in the audience, he was approached by a guard asking: "who are you, where did you come from?" Keith replied: "I am in the band, you better let me up so we can finish the concert". ;) Keith was also a masterful composer, his piano pieces are in the great romantic tradition. You should do a reaction to The Endless Enigma or Take a Pebble.

@ThatsMrPencilneck2U

5 жыл бұрын

Take a Pebble is way too much KZread audience's attention span.

The next time you want to say "OK, boomer," remember - this is what we listened to in high school & college!

That is a great steam engine start up motif!

Are you ever going to do ELP again?

Precision? Watch Keith Emerson play Ginastera’s “Creole Dance”.

Haha Kels expressions make my laugh 😂😂😂

Their take on another orchestra piece ,Fanfare for the Common Man,was used for the 1978 Olympics.

This song was actually based on a number by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck called Blue Rondo a la Turk, circa 1960. Emerson's recordings were impeccably precise and completely without flaw. If you want to hear immaculate keyboard playing, listen to ELP's records. There's a lot less improvisation and much more deliberate execution. His piano playing with his early group The Nice was concert-hall perfect. He also wrote a wonderful piano concerto for the ELP Works album. He was thoroughly schooled in the classics.

A great ELP album for Kel would be Pictures at an Exhibition. ELP's rendition of Modest Mussorgsky's classical piece

"in order to be a great musician you need to know your instrument forwards & backwards" Keith Emerson - "hold my beer"

@ADITYASINGH-vc4gm

3 жыл бұрын

Hold my knife

@edalisauskas7313

3 жыл бұрын

@@ADITYASINGH-vc4gm Ha!

Great reaction. Yes that was Emerson showing off onstage, he sometimes stabbed his keyboards with daggers and would destroy it, the way Pete Townshend strangles his guitar. I love prog rock, have heard everything by ELP. I think the best piece they ever recorded is 'Pirates.' It's stunning, very moving.

@marty3888

2 жыл бұрын

That's my favorite by them too! I thought I was the only one.

Come and join the show come in side, come in side, come in side

#Anathema - Internal Landscapes. Inspired by a man's near death experience. Mesmerizing, gorgeous stuff, really.

For me, my favourite ELP album is 'Pictures at an Exhibition' , It is a recording of the band's arrangement of Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, performed at Newcastle City Hall on 26 March 1971. Cheers!

You must get Kel to watch some Rick Wakeman

@rbu83145

5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Lees, The 6 Wives Of Henry VIII.

@cassspurr2958

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

One of the best prog bands ever

ELP's "Take A Pebble" is a Fav of mine, just laid back but technical, think Kel would love it.

The look on Kel's face is priceless as Keith thrashes his keyboards around she looks horrified. Keith Emerson was the ultimate showman and sadly missed.

I have never seen this, so I it was hard for me to keep an eye on Kel's every reaction. In the eighties, they did this and Keith added one more thing - the organ would fall on top of him and he would play with the organ on top of him. The perfect example of that is when they played at the Royal Albert Hall.

Go for the expanded clip when Keith pulls the organ on top of himself, and then uses daggers to hold down the keys.

They have amazing music that is improved and beautifully classic and rock. Try “Pictures at An Exhibition “ it will blow you away totally different than this piece.

Jon Lord also "rocked" his Hammond like that.

Keith could be precise. This was partly about the show and catching the spirit of the original composition then making it their own. But there are plenty of ELP recordings were Keith is playing highly difficult passages that would blow your mind how precise they are. This wasn't one of those performances.

@philduoos2961

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them live for the first (and only) time in 1993. A small little theater on their Black Moon album. When they played Rondo it was unbelievable to me. Hearing it on the album it just sounded like a lot of "noise" and improvisation. But then they recreate it so well live. Stabbing knives into the keys and twisting the organ around to get that same "noise" - which is of course music that only Keith Emerson could have imagined. What a showman. What musicians! I'm guessing there is some philosophical word for making what looks to be so chaotic and turning it into something oddly beautiful. (Hmm - "life"?)

Kiel you will love "Pitures at exhibition " by ELP

Kel would love their version of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition!

@lhpl

5 жыл бұрын

Either way, her reaction would be wonderful to see! Also their version of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man.

Kel needs to hear Pictures at an Exhibition...

I would recommend ELP's Take A Pebble for a more piano-centric piece. That said, I saw ELP on their 1974 Brain Salad Surgery tour and they totally owned the stage. Loud, frenetic, explosive. My ears are still ringing.

Flashback to my teen years. Great group that during its time produced a sound that blew people’s minds. Strong classical roots to these guys. Don’t forget this was the age of experimental drugs!

Emerson Lake and Palmer a great band: anything from Works Vol. 1 and Vol. 2..

Endless Enigma is a masterpiece.