"Midsummer's Daydream" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO TRIUMPH A NIGHT OF TRIUMPH METRO CENTRE ARENA - HALIFAX, NS January 6, 1987 Visit the new TRIUMPH website: www.TriumphMusi...
Thanks @soilsminor and @tvicic. It's true, that I love to play, because it IS play: it is a lovely, lucky thing, that i have been able to build a life, and support my family, by strapping on a guitar and doing what I love. Not so rare, though, that I don't have my own heroes and role models - we're blessed with a lot of great guitarists in these times. But I appreciate the recognition. - Rik
You’re my favourite ever. My first rock band and best. Hey I love the Zep, the Sabbath and the Purple, Rush etc, but Triumph is unique and my favourite and you’re the guitarist I love best.
One of my favorite sides of Triumph was the solo acoustic bit Rik would put on every album. Each one was great and I did my best to learn them There’s something special about Midsummer‘s though. It’s so musical and catchy everyone who hears it loves it, whether they like instrumentals or not
I saw Triumph in Chicago in the 80's, to this day it is still one of the best concerts I ever saw. What a sound for a three member band, so complete and tight. I remember hearing this solo for the first time in concert and I was just blown away. There are only a few artists that can match the combination of Rik's guitar & vocals.
@Expateach In my case, I dropped the 6th string down to a D, and started fooling around with the natural harmonics, and that got me started. Then, quite literally, I started to try and play a fairly simple 'folk' melody over the three fundamental chords [the I, IV and V], and then let my imagination lead me to some of the things that came naturally to my hands, to my ears... I often tell songwriting students that part of the technique of writing is to try and get yourself out of the way, and..
Thanks @webdoc I totally agree with your theory of 'Soul Merging', and when it happens, it's a beautiful, and emotionally powerful thing. I think of it very much as 'communion', a kind of spiritual bonding, which human beings try to have as a regular part of their life experience. Some people commune with nature, some through religion, or meditation: for me, it has always been music
@GianpaoloUsai Thanks, Gianpaolo. Isn't this a wonderful thing about the internet? I can hear directly from people on the other side of the world, instantly, and feel all humble & grateful for the high praise of a stranger? I'm glad that the music we make makes friends out of strangers. - Rik
@webdoc (and sports, too, which also makes me feel glad to be alive and bearing witness to humans engaged in meaningful, recreational activity). Music always seemed to me to give life a higher, deeper, richer meaning. - Rik
Beautiful instrumental piece! Growing up in Clarkson, Mississauga as a young teen, not far from where Rik resided. Triumph was for me my first real introduction to music. A type of music i could identify with, starting with Music holds the secret... They were for me and many others the holy grail, so to speak with Rik's songwriting and lead vocals leading the way. I was inspired to play guitar and wore out each and everyone of their albums. Even the stories my mom would tell me (she was Rik's maid for a time) of Rik singing in the shower lol,,, she'd say, " he doesn't sound that good" haha. Triumph's music is a soundtrack of great times and awesome memories.
@F1Fanatic Thanks, Fanatic. I love to get 'cheers'. ;-) Hey - those arrangements continue to challenge me, too! And I keep adding little twists and turns to that stuff, and writing new stuff, and my brain struggles to remember all the different arrangements ... ! But isn't it the challenge that gives us the happiness and joy? I think so ... I think Life is all about enjoying the process: the journey, and not necessarily the destinations, right? - Rik
@ccguy66 I hope you'll still admire the work I'm chasing in this century, ccguy ... I still try to write & record fingerstyle guitar pieces, every year, from different stylistic perspectives. I'm not sure if I ever get to 'sublime' or not (beauty remains in the eye - ear? - of the beholder), but ya can't blame an older guy for still tryin' ... ! - Rik
2:16 take a bow Rik, you deserve it! "A masterpiece". Would have loved to have seen them in 1987, together with Rush: Hold your Fire tour.... 2-great bands for a LONG 4-HOUR concert.
Thanks @Scott00086: I never really saw it as a competition, except that I had to try and work hard to keep getting the best out of myself that I could find. Still feel that way. There are still plenty of guitarists that keep me humble, both living and dead (but the magic of digital internet keeps the legacy of ... ohhhh ... Joe Pass and Django alive & well: and brings us the latest from Steve Morse and Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Pat Metheny --- just to name a few ...) - Rik
@Expateach let the music talk to you, and tell you what it needs, or where it wants to go. Sometimes, you get luckier than others. But in the case of Midsummer, I think, I just got kinda lucky, that all the elements seemed to come together in a nice, logical kind of way. The piece develops fairly well, and seems to have its shape, and its overall form, pay off in the right places. I should also say that, I recall working that piece up in The Metalworks studio, with engineer Ed Stone helping..
Wore out my Stages cassette in the 80’s. As a beginning guitar player Rock n Roll machine and the solo was awe inspiring. You and Gary Moore were big inspirations for trying past my Angus and Iommi influenced beginnings.
And that sustained chord he holds!!! Look at that position his left hand is in!!! Lol I have arthritis just looking at it!!! A true UNDERRATED virtuoso.
Thank's Rik for all you have shared with us In your musical journey's !! Ive seen you perform at Harpo's ,,twice, the state theater, and cocbo with the the band, you are truley a blessed guitarist as well as a great human being ! Keep taking us to scool Rik...We love you and everyone around you !! Steve
so inspiring ! one of the those pieces that prompt young-hearted men of all ages to buy a nylon guitar and learn to play... uncountable thanks for this gem maestro Emmett ! 🙏 🎸⭐
@Expateach months for me to build up my technique & chops to play the piece without clamming it up too much! (p.s. You mentioned Black Mountainside, and I should say, Jimmy Page was a huge influence on my guitar writing & playing. Between Jimmy and Steve Howe (Mood For a Day), the inspiration for 'Midsummer's' was probably well-laid. - Rik
Triumph was a Fantastic Band having a Dualistic Progression however I always found my self the Most Cheerful and Wanting Moore when Rik Emmett was based Front & Center !!
the first time i heard this, i drilled three holes into my Aria Pro classical, bought a piece of shaped glass and turned it into a coffee table, greatness was here...met him for 1 minute in 1988 of or in owen sound, he played suitcase blues at my request, still an awesome memory...
@TriumphAlliedForces Rik, thank you so much for the music you have given us over the years! I have so many fond memories of great times I've had listening to your music. Many just this past weekend on my anniversary weekend with my beautiful wife of 22 years! Our road trip was accompanied by your music the whole way!
I just love how most guitarists would come out solo (while the other guys are offstage having a beer) and play something fast, loud and over-distorted, and Rik came out and played this... and puts all those other guitarists to shame!
Rik, I think you are one of the first artist comment on a youtube video of yourself, that is awesome! I have been a fan since the early 80's, keep rockin man!!!!
I first heard this back in late 1980s as a 17 year old. The live and studio version. I couldn't believe it was just 1 guitar playing. I was lucky to find the tab and practiced hours, finally got it except for a few bars. All I listened to was that, Embryonic Journey from Jefferson Airplane and Black Mountainside from Led Zeppelin. My 3 favourite accoustic songs of all time. Now, at 42 I have taken up the guitar again and tackling Midsummer's Daydream. How does one compose such a beautiful song?
A picture is worth a thousand words. This piece sans lyrics is one of those that is worth a picture to the thousandth power, full of messages of inspiration, wisdom, and images of love and light, joy, and tenderness. It doesn't need words, or a video...they would lessen it. Cheers and deep gratitude to the one who channels and shares this wondrous, beautiful, magical power... on his lonesome :-)
Thank you Triumph for such uplifting and meaningful songs! Their music has helped me make it through some very tough times in my life. Truly amazing songwriting that inspires the soul. If todays bands could capture just a small bit of Triumphs magic music would be in a much better place...
@Expateach me out, and if I hadn't been able to take advantage of his editing capability, I probably would have been plenty frustrated, because there's a difference between writing and composing a guitar piece like that, and then performing it (like, trying o get a good 'take' recorded), and the process of writing and recording in The Metalworks was always a luxury for me, because I could create something and make a recording out of it in a short period of time, instead of having to wait...
there is a version of Midsummer where you do a duet with Steve Morse. Is there even the slightest possibility that the 2 of you might someday do a whole album together?
Man! Rik is such a talent! Have you guys ever seen the videos with two of my biggest influences Rik Emmett and Steve Morse doing Midsummer's Daydream and the Dixie Dregs Up in th air? Oh man! Musical bliss. Makes me smile.
Sublime. This piece inspired me to pick up the guitar. It also inspired me to put it back down again when I couldn't figure it out. But I tried. Thanks, Rik. You'd be hard-pressed to find a greater admirer than me back in the day.
There is nothing a fan loves more than a musician who get;s into the music they are playing, a musician that plays from the heart. At the same time there is nothing a musician enjoys more than looking out into the audience and seeing that they are really into what you are playing. Music itself has a soul. and when everything is aligned just right, the 3 souls merge, the soul of the musician, the soul of the music, and the soul of the audience. Rik, the 3 souls merged with this performance
Thank's Rik for all you have shared with us In your musical journey's !! Ive seen you perform at Harpo's ,,twice, the state theater, and cocbo with the the band, you are truley a blessed guitarist as well as a great human being ! Kepp taking us to scool Rik...We love you and everyone around you !! Steve
This is such a beautiful song, so beautifully played.. I'm compelled to say I had the pleasure of meeting Rik @ McGuffey's in Dayton Oh, when he was supporting "Absolutely" (a great show!). Also met another wonderful Canadian songwriter/guitar player, Alex Lifeson in Cincy some years after. Two of the nicest, down to earth guys ever, refreshing! Count me among the Americans who appreciate my northern cousins, and certainly the music that comes from that fine country. Love your music Rik, David
there's a moment where his face goes crazy....in an interview he said that at that exact moment all the weed smoke in the air made him insanely high.Watch him around the 1:00 mark
One of my favorite pieces of all time. Thanks Rik for the inspiration! I too have layed down my guitar for many years...but I have just recently picked another one up...whoa...when I play this piece, it sounds nothing like I used to....you and Randy Rhoads are my favorite influences. Thanks for all the gateways to the soul.
Rik, I read ALL this, very informative. May I say I am also 42 now. Where are bands & music like yours anymore. Inspiring is the closet word to what you've brought to us. PS- I LOVE "Somebody's Out There"...very deep. Thank you & honored by your music - Donovan Ti
Attention triumph fans! Triumph has just announced they will be releasing a dvd/cd combo of the sweden rockfest they played 4 years ago that was meant to precede the full scale world tour that up until now, we have been denied. Lets hope this approaching release will finally show the band that the fans are not ready for them to go away forever just yet. When it comes out, get out there and buy yourself a copy and hopefully we will see Triumph take to the road one more time. FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!
Rik - Bruce Dickinson wants his spandex back! I saw this tour in Edmonton and especially enjoyed watching you play this song! Thanks for the inspiration!
@TriumphAlliedForces I agree, on the idea of letting the music talk to you. There are many great musicians out there, but the truly great musicians understand dynamics. It is too easy to want to throw in a killer guitar riff or a drum solo. The most important thing as a musician is to play to the song. I've been playing drums since 1980 and some of my favorite songs/drummers are where they just play the groove, with the accent here and there w/o going crazy.
I've had the pleasure to be in the front row for Rik doing this in a show. Still brings goosebumps when I think back to that day. One of the cleanest, purest and most amazing guitarists ever. Thanks Rik for all you've done for us music fans.
One of the most beautiful guitar instrumentals ever. 👍🏻😎
2 Minutes of Absolute Beauty! !
Thanks @soilsminor and @tvicic. It's true, that I love to play, because it IS play: it is a lovely, lucky thing, that i have been able to build a life, and support my family, by strapping on a guitar and doing what I love.
Not so rare, though, that I don't have my own heroes and role models - we're blessed with a lot of great guitarists in these times. But I appreciate the recognition. - Rik
You’re my favourite ever. My first rock band and best. Hey I love the Zep, the Sabbath and the Purple, Rush etc, but Triumph is unique and my favourite and you’re the guitarist I love best.
Merci Rik pour nous avoir tant donné avec ta musique et ta voix si belle ❤️🥰
Many many years ago, I skated to this piece!
One of my favorite sides of Triumph was the solo acoustic bit Rik would put on every album. Each one was great and I did my best to learn them
There’s something special about Midsummer‘s though. It’s so musical and catchy everyone who hears it loves it, whether they like instrumentals or not
I saw Triumph in Chicago in the 80's, to this day it is still one of the best concerts I ever saw. What a sound for a three member band, so complete and tight. I remember hearing this solo for the first time in concert and I was just blown away. There are only a few artists that can match the combination of Rik's guitar & vocals.
When there is no word there is music.
Rik Emmett is and has always been such a solid guitarist.
group wouldve been bigger but Rush had so much more exposure and backing ,,, Canada had some good groups
@Expateach In my case, I dropped the 6th string down to a D, and started fooling around with the natural harmonics, and that got me started. Then, quite literally, I started to try and play a fairly simple 'folk' melody over the three fundamental chords [the I, IV and V], and then let my imagination lead me to some of the things that came naturally to my hands, to my ears... I often tell songwriting students that part of the technique of writing is to try and get yourself out of the way, and..
That was tremendous. He has played it cleaner before, but I will take that version any time. What an uplifting tune!
Thanks @webdoc I totally agree with your theory of 'Soul Merging', and when it happens, it's a beautiful, and emotionally powerful thing. I think of it very much as 'communion', a kind of spiritual bonding, which human beings try to have as a regular part of their life experience. Some people commune with nature, some through religion, or meditation: for me, it has always been music
@GianpaoloUsai Thanks, Gianpaolo. Isn't this a wonderful thing about the internet? I can hear directly from people on the other side of the world, instantly, and feel all humble & grateful for the high praise of a stranger? I'm glad that the music we make makes friends out of strangers. - Rik
@webdoc (and sports, too, which also makes me feel glad to be alive and bearing witness to humans engaged in meaningful, recreational activity). Music always seemed to me to give life a higher, deeper, richer meaning. - Rik
he's so underrated he is not even on the top 100 underrated guitarist list!
he is a god here in Canada
Alex lifeson like even
It is a travesty that he is not! More talented than most of the guys on that list, by far!!
I agree. He should be up there with Satriani and Johnson. Definitely not below Jimmy Page.
dont go by those magazines anymore they suck ,, they had meaning in the 80s when you had to be good to play not now
Beautiful instrumental piece!
Growing up in Clarkson, Mississauga as a young teen, not far from where Rik resided. Triumph was for me my first real introduction to music. A type of music i could identify with, starting with Music holds the secret... They were for me and many others the holy grail, so to speak with Rik's songwriting and lead vocals leading the way. I was inspired to play guitar and wore out each and everyone of their albums. Even the stories my mom would tell me (she was Rik's maid for a time) of Rik singing in the shower lol,,, she'd say, " he doesn't sound that good" haha. Triumph's music is a soundtrack of great times and awesome memories.
Ah, the memories. Love this tune. The whole album, really.
The soundtrack of my life.....thank you, Rik....for EVERYTHING you have played....your work means a lot to me...
@F1Fanatic Thanks, Fanatic. I love to get 'cheers'. ;-) Hey - those arrangements continue to challenge me, too! And I keep adding little twists and turns to that stuff, and writing new stuff, and my brain struggles to remember all the different arrangements ... ! But isn't it the challenge that gives us the happiness and joy? I think so ... I think Life is all about enjoying the process: the journey, and not necessarily the destinations, right? - Rik
Wow, excellent!
One ☝️ of the Great guitarist of the 80s
@ccguy66 I hope you'll still admire the work I'm chasing in this century, ccguy ... I still try to write & record fingerstyle guitar pieces, every year, from different stylistic perspectives. I'm not sure if I ever get to 'sublime' or not (beauty remains in the eye - ear? - of the beholder), but ya can't blame an older guy for still tryin' ... ! - Rik
Triumph never gets old. Rik always loved this style of music.
So awesome i was there😁
As happy as he was then to Play this Masterpiece I was Grateful & Amazed to Witness All those Years Ago & Still Am Today in 2021
2:16 take a bow Rik, you deserve it! "A masterpiece". Would have loved to have seen them in 1987, together with Rush: Hold your Fire tour.... 2-great bands for a LONG 4-HOUR concert.
Thanks @Scott00086: I never really saw it as a competition, except that I had to try and work hard to keep getting the best out of myself that I could find. Still feel that way. There are still plenty of guitarists that keep me humble, both living and dead (but the magic of digital internet keeps the legacy of ... ohhhh ... Joe Pass and Django alive & well: and brings us the latest from Steve Morse and Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Pat Metheny --- just to name a few ...) - Rik
@Expateach let the music talk to you, and tell you what it needs, or where it wants to go. Sometimes, you get luckier than others. But in the case of Midsummer, I think, I just got kinda lucky, that all the elements seemed to come together in a nice, logical kind of way. The piece develops fairly well, and seems to have its shape, and its overall form, pay off in the right places. I should also say that, I recall working that piece up in The Metalworks studio, with engineer Ed Stone helping..
Wore out my Stages cassette in the 80’s. As a beginning guitar player Rock n Roll machine and the solo was awe inspiring. You and Gary Moore were big inspirations for trying past my Angus and Iommi influenced beginnings.
And that sustained chord he holds!!! Look at that position his left hand is in!!! Lol I have arthritis just looking at it!!! A true UNDERRATED virtuoso.
Could not agree more..virtuoso guitar player and voice in one man!
The word Beautiful comes to mind
I was at this concert, it was amazing.
Thank's Rik for all you have shared with us In your musical journey's !! Ive seen you perform at Harpo's ,,twice, the state theater, and cocbo with the the band, you are truley a blessed guitarist as well as a great human being ! Keep taking us to scool Rik...We love you and everyone around you !!
Steve
and Cobo had such good sound ,, better than the Joe for sure
I can listen to this beautiful tune over and over ❤ great job Rik 👏
Yes, I have seen Triumph in the 80's in Philadelphia Spectrum. And they did this song and all their greatest hits
so inspiring ! one of the those pieces that prompt young-hearted men of all ages to buy a nylon guitar and learn to play... uncountable thanks for this gem maestro Emmett ! 🙏 🎸⭐
@Expateach months for me to build up my technique & chops to play the piece without clamming it up too much! (p.s. You mentioned Black Mountainside, and I should say, Jimmy Page was a huge influence on my guitar writing & playing. Between Jimmy and Steve Howe (Mood For a Day), the inspiration for 'Midsummer's' was probably well-laid. - Rik
Triumph was a Fantastic Band having a Dualistic Progression however I always found my self the Most Cheerful and Wanting Moore when Rik Emmett was based Front & Center !!
Hope i can learn and play this beautiful guitar masterpiece 🙏❤️ thank you RIK for the gift of music🙏❤️
Legendary Guitarist and Performer.
God Bless!
I could get lost in this song!! Absolutely cool!!
So Beautiful 💗
AMAZING!!!!!!
Not gonna say how many years ago it was, but I skated to this piece. Loved skating that programme.
the first time i heard this, i drilled three holes into my Aria Pro classical, bought a piece of shaped glass and turned it into a coffee table, greatness was here...met him for 1 minute in 1988 of or in owen sound, he played suitcase blues at my request, still an awesome memory...
Simply sublime.
going on 20/20 and this song is still in my heart...music is inspirational and highly relevant!!!
Me and a fraternity buddy used to run around campus randomly serenading sororities with this song. Years and years ago. Good times for sure.
So beautiful. Thank you for posting.
@TriumphAlliedForces Rik, thank you so much for the music you have given us over the years! I have so many fond memories of great times I've had listening to your music. Many just this past weekend on my anniversary weekend with my beautiful wife of 22 years! Our road trip was accompanied by your music the whole way!
I just love how most guitarists would come out solo (while the other guys are offstage having a beer) and play something fast, loud and over-distorted, and Rik came out and played this... and puts all those other guitarists to shame!
Oh Rick can play a hell of a solo too.listen on the stages album during rock and roll machine
Underrated guitarist.beautiful
Rik, I think you are one of the first artist comment on a youtube video of yourself, that is awesome! I have been a fan since the early 80's, keep rockin man!!!!
absolutely beautiful im gonna play this asap
Because, when you're the best...
I first heard this back in late 1980s as a 17 year old. The live and studio version. I couldn't believe it was just 1 guitar playing. I was lucky to find the tab and practiced hours, finally got it except for a few bars. All I listened to was that, Embryonic Journey from Jefferson Airplane and Black Mountainside from Led Zeppelin. My 3 favourite accoustic songs of all time. Now, at 42 I have taken up the guitar again and tackling Midsummer's Daydream. How does one compose such a beautiful song?
Thanks Rik
I abused this tune around more than one campfire.....
Special Times For You And Me.Both! I Owe You One!
A picture is worth a thousand words. This piece sans lyrics is one of those that is worth a picture to the thousandth power, full of messages of inspiration, wisdom, and images of love and light, joy, and tenderness. It doesn't need words, or a video...they would lessen it. Cheers and deep gratitude to the one who channels and shares this wondrous, beautiful, magical power... on his lonesome :-)
Thank you Triumph for such uplifting and meaningful songs! Their music has helped me make it through some very tough times in my life. Truly amazing songwriting that inspires the soul. If todays bands could capture just a small bit of Triumphs magic music would be in a much better place...
I totally agree 👊
Right on brother! Best guitarist in the world in my mind, and still to this day!
Outstanding!!
Perfect!!
@Expateach me out, and if I hadn't been able to take advantage of his editing capability, I probably would have been plenty frustrated, because there's a difference between writing and composing a guitar piece like that, and then performing it (like, trying o get a good 'take' recorded), and the process of writing and recording in The Metalworks was always a luxury for me, because I could create something and make a recording out of it in a short period of time, instead of having to wait...
there is a version of Midsummer where you do a duet with Steve Morse. Is there even the slightest possibility that the 2 of you might someday do a whole album together?
A reunion tour would be incredible!!!!! I'm in!!!!!!!
Beautiful
Man! Rik is such a talent! Have you guys ever seen the videos with two of my biggest influences Rik Emmett and Steve Morse doing Midsummer's Daydream and the Dixie Dregs Up in th air? Oh man! Musical bliss. Makes me smile.
Sublime. This piece inspired me to pick up the guitar. It also inspired me to put it back down again when I couldn't figure it out. But I tried. Thanks, Rik. You'd be hard-pressed to find a greater admirer than me back in the day.
There is nothing a fan loves more than a musician who get;s into the music they are playing, a musician that plays from the heart.
At the same time there is nothing a musician enjoys more than looking out into the audience and seeing that they are really into what you are playing.
Music itself has a soul. and when everything is aligned just right, the 3 souls merge, the soul of the musician, the soul of the music, and the soul of the audience.
Rik, the 3 souls merged with this performance
Thank's Rik for all you have shared with us In your musical journey's !! Ive seen you perform at Harpo's ,,twice, the state theater, and cocbo with the the band, you are truley a blessed guitarist as well as a great human being ! Kepp taking us to scool Rik...We love you and everyone around you !!
Steve
Yes indeed absolutely my Favorite band
My Favorite album, band, and song. Ever. Period.
Fantastic guitar player and tune. I can here the Steve Howe influence in this one!!
rick has always been such a pleasure to watch. a fantastic artist & performer
Cheers to the man who inspired me to play the guitar, whose music has given me happiness and joy, and whose arrangements continue to challenge me!
it's so fulfilling to see someone working (in this case playing) with so much soul and enjoyment. very rare indeed.
This is such a beautiful song, so beautifully played..
I'm compelled to say I had the pleasure of meeting Rik @ McGuffey's in Dayton Oh, when he was supporting "Absolutely" (a great show!). Also met another wonderful Canadian songwriter/guitar player, Alex Lifeson in Cincy some years after. Two of the nicest, down to earth guys ever, refreshing! Count me among the Americans who appreciate my northern cousins, and certainly the music that comes from that fine country.
Love your music Rik,
David
takes me back. I love it.
there's a moment where his face goes crazy....in an interview he said that at that exact moment all the weed smoke in the air made him insanely high.Watch him around the 1:00 mark
I seen that but cant seem to find the damned thing, he said almost everybody at the concert just lit the torches and blew it at stage hahahaha
should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame....
0:58 the face of a man that realized every person in Halifax just lit a joint and hit the bong at once and blew it at the stage
Simply Amazing Guitar Playing!!
Thanks Rik and crew for all the excellent song's you shared with us! Come to Harpo's again in Detroit!!
One of my favorite pieces of all time. Thanks Rik for the inspiration! I too have layed down my guitar for many years...but I have just recently picked another one up...whoa...when I play this piece, it sounds nothing like I used to....you and Randy Rhoads are my favorite influences. Thanks for all the gateways to the soul.
master!!!!
Rik, I read ALL this, very informative. May I say I am also 42 now. Where are bands & music like yours anymore. Inspiring is the closet word to what you've brought to us. PS- I LOVE "Somebody's Out There"...very deep. Thank you & honored by your music - Donovan Ti
Best of all times insane every song has a multiple solos
nice playing ~ ~
Never gets old
Fresh air and sunshine
Very nice!
Perfection.
Praise The Creator for giving Rik such ability to play the guitar - YOU ROCK, MAN!!!
Attention triumph fans! Triumph has just announced they will be releasing a dvd/cd combo of the sweden rockfest they played 4 years ago that was meant to precede the full scale world tour that up until now, we have been denied. Lets hope this approaching release will finally show the band that the fans are not ready for them to go away forever just yet. When it comes out, get out there and buy yourself a copy and hopefully we will see Triumph take to the road one more time. FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT!
These performances happen once in a lifetime.
Rik - Bruce Dickinson wants his spandex back! I saw this tour in Edmonton and especially enjoyed watching you play this song! Thanks for the inspiration!
Great performance I remember learning this and a cool piece glad hands from cassette tape . Hi check glad hands
Beautiful 🇧🇷
Great tune great band they need to do a reunion tour !!!!!!!
@TriumphAlliedForces I agree, on the idea of letting the music talk to you. There are many great musicians out there, but the truly great musicians understand dynamics. It is too easy to want to throw in a killer guitar riff or a drum solo. The most important thing as a musician is to play to the song. I've been playing drums since 1980 and some of my favorite songs/drummers are where they just play the groove, with the accent here and there w/o going crazy.
WHAT wonderful SONG!!
Trying to learn this for almost 2 years off and on, I can get close but his accuracy and intonation.....
Incredible!
say it live 2 nights later in fredericton one of the best ever hands down
awesome. will always be da man.
I've had the pleasure to be in the front row for Rik doing this in a show. Still brings goosebumps when I think back to that day. One of the cleanest, purest and most amazing guitarists ever. Thanks Rik for all you've done for us music fans.