My son flew me from Alabama to see Rick at Lincoln Cathedral. What a night!

Saw Rick in his current Grumpy show last night in Brum and he played this on a synth - he was brilliant, a 2-hr+ solo show with so many songs (and jokes/stories)... what a special troubadour he is!

I have loved Rick Wakeman since the first time I heard him with Yes back in the early 70's! Excellent!❣

@monicadriscoll645

2 жыл бұрын

Being that I started piano lessons when I was 5, I know how difficult and challenging keyboards can be!

@mishka110

7 ай бұрын

me too 1973!

Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

The only version of this song, besides the original, that i like ❤️❤️❤️

@evsxrk

Жыл бұрын

Aretha Franklin's version is great, too.

@dcoop1993

Жыл бұрын

Richie Havens

@dennisdobin8640

Жыл бұрын

Zoot

I own a copy of this concert and this man is so unique. Thanks Sir Wakeman for all the memories.

@PLATOON72

Жыл бұрын

👍

I saw him at Buxton Opera House a few years ago. Words cant express his talent, humility, Britishness, warmth. Not many like him.

I have all albums of Rick Wakeman. Because I adore them. From Russia with love. Michael.

@nsgobbi

2 жыл бұрын

Man, when you say “all”, you really mean more than 100 releases, including studio, compilations, live, etc ? Congrats !!!

In Italy we say "FORTE!!!". Bravo.

I doubt Rick himself is the one running this account but if it is, thank you for these videos. You're an inspiration and a huge part of the music I grew up loving and am now passing on to my own children. Thank you!

@GlimmerOfLight

2 жыл бұрын

Alex, this is an official Rick Wakeman channel (100%: check video at the top of the channel page) and I presume it is administered by someone appointed to do so by Rick. I also grew up with his music and love it very much. Lately I have been practicing excerpts of King Arthur on the piano, something I hoped to do as a teenager.

@ScootsMcPoot

2 жыл бұрын

Cat no one cares

@ScootsMcPoot

2 жыл бұрын

We are here for his musicianship not his flawed morals.

@27dirtysocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScootsMcPoot I'm actually here for his flawed morals ... not his music. 🤣

@leeturbo2008

11 ай бұрын

Who's the man who use to sing with him for years then the woman I can not find no were there names I know most of the others Lee pomeroy well know bassist Adam his son ect and the drummer that was with him for years was all so on gas tank

After all this years you are still shining superstar. Thank you for your beautiful timeless music.

This brings me absolute joy every time I listen. The way how Rick has taken the layers of the song, separated them, embellished them with beauty, stretched time itself with some of them, altered their texture and so much more, then beautifully laid every piece all back together in what becomes a flowing journey of a piece of music. Every time I listen it's like a daily advancement in my Musical knowledge 🤝👍🎼

Espectacular, Rick forever...gracias por tu música y obra...👍👍

Thank you for everything Rick. God bless.

Beautiful

thank you Sir Rick, I´been following you for the las t 50 (fifty ) years and never, ever, heard something that could dislike me

he is just a genius!

This is such an awesome version of this classic. Thanks Rick.

Thanks Rick. Inspirational composer performer confluence of magic! Peace and thanks for being a mentor.

Imagine what Keith Emerson's approach and style would have rendered with this piece. Two great keyboardists, uniquely different.

@racookster

7 ай бұрын

Ah, the endless argument among prog-heads when I was in high school: "Emerson or Wakeman?" The responses were about equal, with an occasional "Tony Banks!" (who would say he's a composer, not a keyboardist).

@beauhatman4395

2 ай бұрын

@@racookster Tony Banks...hahahahaha He's not even on the road, that leads to the ballpark, where Wakeman and Emerson (RIP) play. Absolutely no comparison. Banks isn't even close to being in the same league.....

Siempre un placer oír a este Maestro

Wow! Just wow!

I adore Rick Wakeman. From Russia with love.

I think back on the first time I saw Wakeman (74) and the last time (19) Can't wait until the next time. I'll be there.

Magical.

@rickwakemen1852

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear for your love and support all the this time🎻🎻🎻❤️❤️❤️❤️

Wonderfully filmed. Masterpiece version.

Espetacular o arranjo e interpretação 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Classics from all eras!

MAGNIFICENT! Thank you, Mr.Wakeman! Thank you, Rick!

I've been a fan for over 50 years and he may not be the best, but he's got style like no one else. Fantastic musician.

@paulcorradini1662

17 күн бұрын

is there such a thing as best? If there was Im sure he would be it...not only does he play he writes his own....

Wow!

Hay Rick, the way your playing this piece reminds me of Genius when they started out. Thanks mate. Cheers.👍👍👍

Qué genio sos Rick Wakeman

Just brilliant.

The greatest composer of my time, hands down.

Like Gold in my wars! Thanks Rick

This man scored The Burning (1981). It is my introduction into this great composer. Perhaps others can suggest where to look next for his work if interested.

Fantastic arrangement of music

I really enjoyed this, thank-you 🙂 Incidentally, I bought a copy of 'Principles of Orchestration' by Rimsky-Korsakov last year and it is an ambition of mine to work through it!

Excelente!!!!!

Excellent articulation and technique

Talento é pouco para definir! Fantástico! ❤

Brilliant! Thank you

Stunning performance!

possibly the most personable genius in this video x x

Stunning.

Amazing!

BRILLIANT! LOVE IT!

Incredible version

We had a fantastic evening in Lincoln when this was recorded.

Lindo !!

WOW... This guy is Great... 😲

Increíble escuchar este genio.

Thank you Maestro!!❤️

Mervellous....

Lovely interpretation.

Nicely done. Hadn't really listened to this chap since the mid 70s. Like the idea that he uses 19th and 20th century texts and composers for inspiration re arranging.

Just saw him at the wellmont.......brilliant!!!

❤❤❤

Impressive: maximum mature art!! gratitude !!!

Que baile, que aula.

Phenomenal, as always.

Amazing live. Wakeman is king

@frankhoulihanfh4972

Жыл бұрын

He really is amazing live!

So good!

MARAVILHA !!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎼❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@rickwakemen1852

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear for your love and support all through this time❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@royboy56100

Жыл бұрын

@@rickwakemen1852 You dear Sir are on my short list of writers/composers ; Livgren,Emerson,Morse..Thne there is you, on an entirely different level uniquely yours alone. An amalgam as we all are;of our journey on this road we travel on. All the trials and smiles,the tears and fears of a thousand nights,the love we find and give.Thank you very much for giving us of yourself so eloquently displayed thru them hands ,and making more memorable moments for us all to enjoy and share.We all know where this Gift comes from and you do Him service immensely.Romans 8

Genius

Ah, remember the days when Rick and all the members of Yes wore capes when they performed live? And they almost blew out my eardrums the first time I saw them perform. 😂Now we're all getting old. Most of my Rock heroes have banker haircuts. At least Rick still has long hair. 😃 And he is still the finest when it comes to tickling those keys. Yep, Rick and Keith, the two finest. RIP Keith Emerson.

😮 Bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo, bravo, Profesor Rick Wakeman por su increíble arte, talento 👨‍🎓🎹

Rick plays the piano as hard as I breathe.

👏👏👏👏👏

I love the left hand subtlety.

GREAT 💜💙💚💛❤

One of the greatest Rock Keyboard men of all time

Regards from Brazil

Buen pianista y estupenda versión.

Happy birthday!

"Variaciones a un tema de The Beatles". Maravillosa versión del Maestro Rick Wakeman.

Bravo! 👏😅

リック・ウェイクマンさん、こんにちは！本当にいつもお元気そうで、なによりです。これからも頑張って下さい！日本から応援してます。

You're a genius man.

Awesome, VERY cool rendition. Added to 'ye ole playlist'. :-)

Saw him about 30 years ago in stalham

A modern day Mozart. Fabulous rendition of a classic song.

Nuestra vida es un mucho mas interesante escuchando a un virtuoso

Isso é um piano ou uma nave espacial 👀

Amazing how he turned this into a great Piano piece in its own right ! Would love to know what Paul (McCartney) thinks of it .. (sadly John (Lennon) can't comment on it anymore)

Extrodinary

Fire....! I'd love to do a guitar solo on top of this..... 😎✌️🎸🔥

@ScootsMcPoot

2 жыл бұрын

Do it. You have the audio. Why procrastinate.

I don't know much about Prokofiev, but it was cool. Thanks.

Es igual a Martín Subercaseaux de Chile! Es una persona igual a ti Rick. Saludos

Fantastic arrangement. Although I would like to know the opinion of the same by Mr. McCartney

Wunderscön! :)

Enjoy Beatles!! Rick is la GOD!!!!

THE keyboard KING. Wizardry!

Can I use this masterpiece for my magic show?! It’s incredible to combine the mystery of magic tricks with your fingertips 🤩🔥

Quite far from the original however : MAGNIFICENT!

I read 'Wakeman', I click like.

Precious way to play this Beatles song

If I ever wonder what a room full of planet rock listeners looks like, this is the true image......

I've always felt if you're going to copy a song, why do it the same as the original? I'm a huge Beatles fan, and this version highlights the skill of the musician and the composers.