It's so nice nice to watch a younger person discover all this amazing music. I'm 69 years old. This is the music of my life. Growing up this was the music that was all around us.
Greg Lake's voice is SO overlooked. He sounded just as good live (when I saw ELP in '74), and is one of my top three favorite rock singers. He's also playing the guitar, and wrote the song with lyricist Pete Sinfield. Still one of my favorite bands more than 50 years later. ~ Mrs H
Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield do a haunting duo on a song entitled "Still", from Sinfield's first solo album. It can be easily found on YT as "Still - Peter Sinfield & Greg Lake".
The best thing about this channel is her smiling face and cheerful demeanor. ''C'est la vie'' means 'such is life' and is usually meant as a wistful observation.
The best? He was very good, but Dio was in this same time window, and it's hard to put anyone above Dio. Lake had perhaps a fuller, deeper sound. But Dio had more control and technique, and more power. Don't take this as a criticism of Greg Lake, because I love him.
I only got into ELP recently, but quickly realized how much I'd been missing. Keith Emerson was an amazing keyboardist, and Carl Palmer was a great drummer... but it's Greg Lake's voice and acoustic guitar that really makes this band for me. I wish I'd gotten into them before Greg and Keith had passed so I could've fully appreciated them. Next Christmas you should listen to "I Believe in Father Christmas"... another classic from Greg.
“From The Beginning” and “Still, (You Turn Me On)” are also two tunes much in this style I really believe you’d enjoy as well, the first being my personal favorite from ELP.
Totally agree - as an ELP man for 50 yrs almost - those 2 suggestions are perfect if you liked that - frankly Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgery are my favourites but they are a bit different to Gregs voice tracks - losing Greg and Keith meant we lost 2 real greats
ELP, just well. It's wonderful to watch a young one discovering them. Darling, check out their catalog. You will be amazed. I've had many, many years of joy listening to their music.
Awesome to see a younger person enjoying the music that was the background to my college years! Not to point to an old chestnut, but we shouldn't forget "Lucky Man," also in the ballade genre, eh?
Incredibly powerful voice and no slouch on guitar; Greg was an amazing third of the trio. Three talented musicians formed a band because they worked well together... although they would each have made fame anyway.
My eyes teared up listening to this. ELP has been such an important part of my life, and it hit me that Emerson and Lake were a special mix. They may have been at each other's throats for a lot of their time together, but they complemented each other perfectly. Each was tied to the other's strengths more than the other would admit, but THAT VOICE brought it all together. Never equaled.
As if Keith Emerson wasn’t talented enough on piano/organ, he is playing the accordion on this too. Yes, that is a real orchestra. One of my favorite concerts was in 1977 - ELP with the orchestra.
Big ELP fan here. I’ve just bought this on vinyl for my new forthcoming analogue system. Have owned this before, but all my records were sold many years ago. I can’t wait to listen to this again, so many thanks dear gorgeous lady for reviewing this. You are such a sweet thing, it’s a lovely track from my all time favourite band. Love you, love your vids🥰🤗
Glad to see you enjoyed this so much! ELP has been my favourite rock band for over 50 years and I've had the good fortune to see them a few times, first time in '72, last time at their last performance in 2010. This is really a Greg Lake vehicle - Palmer doesn't play on it at all, Emerson does not play the accordion on the album cut, though he did play it live. On the same album though is one of their masterpieces, Pirates, where all three shine - Lake was a great singer and could sing anything, as well as being a superb bassist and under-rated guitarist, and of course Emerson and Palmer were at the very top of their respective instrumental trees, if I can put it like that. Also on Works vol.1, Pirates is definitely worth a listen - there's a superb video of them playing it live at Montreal Olympic Stadium in '77 (with full orchestra) and on the same album is perhaps their best known track, Fanfare for the Common Man, with a video shot at the same stadium, but empty. And there's so much more - the title track from Trilogy, the Tarkus suite, Pictures at an Exhibition....tragically, Emerson and Lake are no longer with us, but Palmer continues to perform at a very high level to this day, carrying the ELP flame.
Thanks for the reaction. As far as I know you are the only person to have reacted to this thing of beauty. Apart from the vocals, main melody etc..the accompanying music is beautiful. Starting with subtlety in the background and swooning to the song as it goes along. Envious of those who listen for the first time. You're reaction was so reflective of the song.
I'm so surprised and happy that you reacted to this from Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. It's one of my favorite parts from Works, Volume 1 (a double album). If I remember rightly, each member had a full album-side, with the fourth side featuring all three. I once heard someone say that Greg Lake was the "weak link" in ELP, but I think it's because his virtuosity (vocals and guitar) were overshadowed by Keith Emerson's keyboarding brilliance and Carl Palmer's percussive skill. The truth is, I think, that there were only strong links in this band. Although it features more of the band than this track, you may enjoy "From the Beginning," "Still, You Turn Me On," and "I Believe in Father Christmas." They've got some really great and very proggy stuff too, like "Karn Evil 9, 2nd Impression, Parts 1 and 2," "Tank," "Tarkus," and "The Endless Enigma 1/Fugue/The Endless Enigma 2." Whether you react to these or not, I really like your vibe and enjoy your videos. Peace!
While not the equal of the other two instrumentally (I feel Keith and Carl were the best ever at their craft), Greg was a more than capable bass player who was quite great at acoustic guitar as well. Also, his voice was so pristine and pure, he fit in just fine. They were the ultimate definition of a "Power Trio"!!!
There was no weak link in ELP. Just to give you an idea of Greg Lake's skills, go and find the isolated tracks of just bass and drums for King Crimson's 21st Century Schizoid man and know that Greg (a natural guitar player) had been paying bass less than a year when he recorded it. Then find the isolated vocals for King Crimson's Epitaph from the same album which, for me is one of the most haunting vocal performances I heard to this day. And that was 8 years before this. Anyone saying Lake was ELPs weak link has also not heard The Sage from their live album Pictures at an Exhibition. He was an accomplished guitar player and is responsible more all of ELP's most commercially successful songs. Of course Emerson's compositional skills where amazing (Tarkus, Karn Evil 9) but Lake was the perfect counterpoint and he had to play those bass riffs with Emerson ;)
@@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed Agreed. Indeed, the Isle of Wight concert indicates an in-synch trio of strong musicianship. Also, I think Lake's King Crimson stint should make the nay-sayers rethink their position.
This is my first time checking out your channel. It showed up in my TH-cam recommendations so I clicked. I'm quite glad that I did. This was an interesting album from ELP. It was a double album and they divided the first three sides amongst themselves. Side one of the first record is a beautiful piano piece called "Piano Concerto No. 1" with the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Mayer. Side two is a set of songs written by Greg Lake with lyrics by Peter Sinfield and performed by Greg Lake. There are a couple of other songs that would be worth a listen, especially if you enjoyed "C'est La Vie". The one I would most highly recommend is called "Closer To Believing" and it is one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard. Side three is drummer Carl Palmer. The person that I thought was the greatest drummer in the world until I saw Neil Peart with Rush and it was 'game over'. That said, there are a couple of gems on this side of the album. The reworked version of the song "Tank" which originally appeared on their 1970 debut album is worth a listen. The orchestra accompaniment is a fair trade-off for the drum solo. I'd say give the original a listen just for comparisons sake, but that's up to you. There is also a gorgeous adaptation of "The Enemy God Dances With the Black Spirits" adapted from a piece by the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Side four brings the three of them togerher for two pieces that are, in my view, well worth listening to. "Pirates" and "Fanfare For the Common Man" are brilliance and no mistake. The story that "Pirates" tells is quite interesting and not at all what one might expect. So there are some suggestions from the Works Vol. 1 album. "Lucky Man" from their debut album "Still...You Turn Me On" from the album Brain Salad Surgery "From The Beginning" from the album Trilogy "Hoedown" adapted from Aaron Copeland's Rodeo "The Nutrocker" from the album Pictures At An Exhibition it's adapted from the march in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" If you're game for something a bit more adventurous by Emerson, Lake & Palmer you should try "Karn Evil 9 1st Impression Part 2"
Thanks for doing this song, it's producing tears for sure, because 2 of those guys are already dead, including the guy with that great voice, Greg Lake, one of my favorites. I saw them live way back in 1977, doing this song with a full orchestra
Emerson, Lake & Palmer were true musical geniuses in their own right. The three of them produced more musical texture and harmony than most groups with far more members. Listen to anything they composed and be prepared to be blown away. No Orchestra, it's just the three of them.
They were such a great band, thank you for posting this. Your videos are so emotional, reminded me the day when parents bought me my first Emerson Lake and Palmer LP, I was just a kid back then, 11 years old, I remember that day with tears in my eyes... thank you for this beautiful memory trip for me :) I`m so glad you are enjoying music from my generation, I would really want if you could feel those times, it was so different, you can feel it in these songs you are posting, so emotional so pure.... Thank you :)
Heard this playing in a music store in downtown SLC, Utah. When I asked about it The sales lady said this was ELP. Later that summer they came to town and I got to go see them preform they did do this song in their set with Keith Emerson on accordion the whole show was magical✨ Another beautiful song from the same album is "Closer to Believing"
Of course, at my age, I know this band! But somebody please tell me, how this beautiful number escaped me??? I am absolutely in love at first listen 👂, and this gem 💎 is going on my playlist as we speak 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for the recommendation and the reaction as well!!
For your next Emerson,Lake and Palmer..."Still...You Turn me On".....You will love and hear Greg lake at his finest again. A great band had the pleasure of seeing them a couple of times....they did tour with a full orchestra, put on a tremendous show.
Hello, you seem to be a very empathic, sensitive person. That is wonderful and at the same time rare in this day and age. Try to keep this in your heart and soul in your further life. Even if it gets harder and harder .. Greetings from Germany
It did bring tears to my eyes. On the 4th of November my daughter who has 3 children 9,11, and 13 got some devastating news. Her husband passed away from Covid 19 after being in hospital for exactly 3 weeks. I'm not sure if this song should have been shared with her because I don't want to hurt her feelings anymore. But when I listen to it I could only imagine how she was connecting with it, because she loved him so much. I hope I did the right thing by sharing it, I am her father who lives in another country and I love her.
"Works Volume 1" (1977) was an interesting album. It was a 2-LP set, and each band member had his own side. Keith Emerson's was a piano concerto, Greg Lake's side was a mix of ballads ("C'est la Vie" was the second track), and Carl Palmer's was a jazz-influenced, big-band romp. They played as a group on side 4, with a rocking version of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" followed by a 15-minute composition, "Pirates." Very different from what they'd done before. Keith Emerson was known for having an army of keyboards on stage, but on this tune, he played just the accordion, and to great effect.
It is lovely to see how moved you are by this beautiful music. Please listen to their 'Closer to Believing' a stunning love song and incredibly Greg Lake sings better than ever
I remember in the late 60s hearing Emerson Lake and Palmer for the first time and the use of a moog synthesizer and just being blown away by the artistry of these guys it was a time where we all of these groups, bands and artist producing so much great music we had your typical rock bands and then there were was artist like ELP, The Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and so many more that I can't remember all of them but what a time to be alive wouldn't have missed it for the world
MSG NYC 197-? Had a seat right behind the stage. One of the most beautiful concerts I ever attended. As the break began, Palmer walked off the back of the stage and he spotted me sipping from a flask. He asked me for it, walked back on stage to the front, raised my flask and the crowd roared. He drank from the flask, they roared again and he came back to me and handed it back with a huge smile. My friends were very impressed although I had actually done nothing, lol. I still remember all the words to all their songs to this day. Those were great moments in time...forever remembered. Thanks ELP and thank you my dear for affording me a little journey back through time...CHEERS!!
It is very pleasant to see young people react positively to the progressive rock I grew up listening to in the 70s. These songs are now approaching 50 years of age and it’s great to se they hold up even for a later generation. Greg Lake put those harmonies together himself and, indeed, was often the band’s producer even if he wasn’t actually credited as such.
I always liked the variety of ELP. I remember listening to the other side of this album on my 45 minute cassette tape. My mother walked in and heard Keith Emerson's classical stuff and said "Well - I'm glad to hear your music has improved!". I said - oh wait - let me turn over the tape - it's the same band! She heard part of one of their rocking songs on the other side ("Hallowed be Thy Name" perhaps) and just laughed and shook her head.
Oh! Tears, yes. If you start with side 1, and track all four sides (double album). You will be joyful, sad, startled, and greatly entertained! All while being driven to learn more about these unique, marvelous, musicians!
Thank you so much for your lovely assessment of this gorgeous song sung by my heart’s delight in music, Greg Lake! I will be very happy to subscribe to your channel. God bless!
It's a haunting memory lurking in the corners of his mind of a love lost or never gained but definitely yearned for. You can imagine a very large French castle that he wanders the rooms of, in his search for that one feeling that brings back the fondest memories he longs for in order to quell the sorrow of his heart if only for a time!
I can't overstate how great Greg Lake's voice is; his baritone is lush, full, warm and comforting, all at once. It's like a great big blanket that you huddle under on a cold, winter's night. He's simply incredible. RIP Greg Lake!
My all time favourite ELP song is Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends from the live album of the same name. It really shows the power of that 3 man band. Keith Emerson (R.I.P.)shall remain one of the earliest and greatest synthesizer players ever. Carl Palmer is amazing with his giant drum kit and gongs. Then, Greg Lake nails it all down with his thunderous bass playing. A 3 man band that sounds like a giant orchestra. I've been listening to them since 1974 and they still amaze me.
Actually the name of the song is Karn Evil 9 from their "Brain Salad Surgery" album. The live album was recorded while touring to promote Brain Salad Surgery - one of my most prized possessions! Great song and love that they would begin their concerts with this classic!
Yes, beautiful, but Closer to Believing on the same album is the ultimate display of Greg’s voice. They were Rocks most dynamic prog rock band. What range they had! From out there rock from their Brain Salad Surgery album to stuff like this.
you are the first i seen do a emerson lake and palmer,not only are they singer song writers i believe they went to a high end colloge and they graduated they are brains if its the same group
Oh yes ... a love song to her, you and to life.... ELP were brilliant.... Try the Trilogy album one afternoon over some of that good coffee, especially the cut In The Beginning.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer were fantastic. There was so much musical talent back in what I call the "Golden Days of Rock". RIP Greg Lake and Keith Emerson. You'd enjoy From the Beginning and Still You Turn Me On. A super talented trio.
I saw them as my first concert in 1972 at the Festhalle in Frankfurt West Germany. Such an experience. Sad that 2 of them are no longer with us. Thank you for this
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One of the most beautiful songs ever written .
Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer were all three grand masters at their craft.
It's so nice nice to watch a younger person discover all this amazing music. I'm 69 years old. This is the music of my life. Growing up this was the music that was all around us.
Greg Lake's voice is SO overlooked. He sounded just as good live (when I saw ELP in '74), and is one of my top three favorite rock singers. He's also playing the guitar, and wrote the song with lyricist Pete Sinfield. Still one of my favorite bands more than 50 years later. ~ Mrs H
Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield do a haunting duo on a song entitled "Still", from Sinfield's first solo album. It can be easily found on YT as "Still - Peter Sinfield & Greg Lake".
Overlooked? By whom?
Aaaaand the Producer. Of ELP's first six masterpieces, thru BSS & WBMF...as well as King Crimson's CCK!
It was definitely a trip during the concert when Emerson hauled that accordion out from under his other keyboards and started doing the instrumental.
This lovely piece takes me back to a time when music was made by musiçians not impostors
Nor machines.
Until watching your reaction, I had forgotten how beautiful this production was and is. What a pleasure.
It's good to see this generation appreciate wonderful talent from the past. This band will never be duplicated. Thank you.
That's the keyboard player of the group Keith Emerson on accordion and synthesizers
She is just pretending you fool
RIP Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, ELP were one of the finest groups of musicians ever to work together
Com toda certeza
One if the most haunting and beautiful songs ever.
Not as much as their "From The Beginning"
... and normaly total underrated ... sigh
The best thing about this channel is her smiling face and cheerful demeanor. ''C'est la vie'' means 'such is life' and is usually meant as a wistful observation.
.................I've had the same reaction to this for over 50 years & still do................
Never expected to see this. Greg Lake is the best vocalist of his time and an awesome guitar player.
Greg and Dave Gilmour, the smoothest, most emotive voices ever.
The best? He was very good, but Dio was in this same time window, and it's hard to put anyone above Dio. Lake had perhaps a fuller, deeper sound. But Dio had more control and technique, and more power. Don't take this as a criticism of Greg Lake, because I love him.
@@excelsior-zs7vh Dio didn't do this. He didn't melt people's hearts.
@@kathyratino962 have you never heard Stargazer?
@@excelsior-zs7vh Yes. That song melts your heart?
I only got into ELP recently, but quickly realized how much I'd been missing. Keith Emerson was an amazing keyboardist, and Carl Palmer was a great drummer... but it's Greg Lake's voice and acoustic guitar that really makes this band for me. I wish I'd gotten into them before Greg and Keith had passed so I could've fully appreciated them.
Next Christmas you should listen to "I Believe in Father Christmas"... another classic from Greg.
The vocal harmony is angelic ! I'm sure God has this on his play list !!!
I wish I had thought of that line! Brilliant. And probably true.
Sure , Greg is with him
“From The Beginning” and “Still, (You Turn Me On)” are also two tunes much in this style I really believe you’d enjoy as well, the first being my personal favorite from ELP.
Totally agree - as an ELP man for 50 yrs almost - those 2 suggestions are perfect if you liked that - frankly Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgery are my favourites but they are a bit different to Gregs voice tracks - losing Greg and Keith meant we lost 2 real greats
ELP, just well. It's wonderful to watch a young one discovering them. Darling, check out their catalog. You will be amazed. I've had many, many years of joy listening to their music.
i concur
I Believe in Father Christmas is in a similar vein also.. and seasonal (Hint, hint)
Awesome to see a younger person enjoying the music that was the background to my college years! Not to point to an old chestnut, but we shouldn't forget "Lucky Man," also in the ballade genre, eh?
Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Greg Lake was the magic on this one. And many others
This is not music. It's an experience. No less than a masterpiece.
Don't feel bad gatlin, this song has always brought me to tears too.
The great Greg Lake!
Still (You Turn Me On) worth a listen, not so busy of an arrangement.
Thank you, I really enjoy your channel!
My favorite band of all time… fortunate enough to see them live multiple times.
This is a Class NO 1 will ever match. NEVER
Greg Lake had one of the best voices in rock music. Always liked this song. It really touched me as a teenager.
Incredibly powerful voice and no slouch on guitar; Greg was an amazing third of the trio. Three talented musicians formed a band because they worked well together... although they would each have made fame anyway.
My eyes teared up listening to this. ELP has been such an important part of my life, and it hit me that Emerson and Lake were a special mix. They may have been at each other's throats for a lot of their time together, but they complemented each other perfectly. Each was tied to the other's strengths more than the other would admit, but THAT VOICE brought it all together. Never equaled.
Great band great song! Some of the best ballads from a rock band! "Lucky man" and "from the beginning" are another two great ones!
One of my favorite songs of all time and it's about time somebody besides me thought so.
Try more of Greg Lake by listening to early King Crimson.
As if Keith Emerson wasn’t talented enough on piano/organ, he is playing the accordion on this too. Yes, that is a real orchestra. One of my favorite concerts was in 1977 - ELP with the orchestra.
Thank you for the information. I thought that it was a real orchestra, but, since Keith was such a wizard on electronic instruments I was not sure.
Sounds more like a musette than an accordion, or Emerson may just be using the switches on his synthesisers, but you may be right after all.
I saw them in Nashville that year. Really good, even if the audience didn't quite get it until "Fanfare."
@@lifelover515 If I remember the liner notes correctly, It was indeed a Hohner Accordian.
@@lifelover515 saw them in toranto in 77 and buffalo next tour. Definatly accordian
we are in france...great song!!
Big ELP fan here. I’ve just bought this on vinyl for my new forthcoming analogue system.
Have owned this before, but all my records were sold many years ago.
I can’t wait to listen to this again, so many thanks dear gorgeous lady for reviewing this.
You are such a sweet thing, it’s a lovely track from my all time favourite band.
Love you, love your vids🥰🤗
Greg Lake----one of THE best vocalists ever!
Uma pena só ser reconhecido depois da morte
GREG LAKE ,la plus belle voix de la pop!...
Loved in Montreal! They played the Olympic stadium in the seventies. Still one of my favourite live recordings! Glad you liked it... 8-)
“Lend your love” on the same album is amazing.
Uau, i can't believe it! I did not expect to hear it on this channel! Thank You!
Glad to see you enjoyed this so much! ELP has been my favourite rock band for over 50 years and I've had the good fortune to see them a few times, first time in '72, last time at their last performance in 2010. This is really a Greg Lake vehicle - Palmer doesn't play on it at all, Emerson does not play the accordion on the album cut, though he did play it live. On the same album though is one of their masterpieces, Pirates, where all three shine - Lake was a great singer and could sing anything, as well as being a superb bassist and under-rated guitarist, and of course Emerson and Palmer were at the very top of their respective instrumental trees, if I can put it like that. Also on Works vol.1, Pirates is definitely worth a listen - there's a superb video of them playing it live at Montreal Olympic Stadium in '77 (with full orchestra) and on the same album is perhaps their best known track, Fanfare for the Common Man, with a video shot at the same stadium, but empty. And there's so much more - the title track from Trilogy, the Tarkus suite, Pictures at an Exhibition....tragically, Emerson and Lake are no longer with us, but Palmer continues to perform at a very high level to this day, carrying the ELP flame.
This is a beautiful song, but my favourite, also from this album, is "Closer to Believing". I highly recommend this; it will move you too.
Agree.Youve gotta give that a listen to as well.
Such is life. . . Heard Greg play this in MSG in 1977 and you could have heard a pin drop, Keith on accordion.
Wow, what an amazing choice. I saw them play this in concert in 1977 and I'm living it all over again..
Thanks for the reaction. As far as I know you are the only person to have reacted to this thing of beauty. Apart from the vocals, main melody etc..the accompanying music is beautiful. Starting with subtlety in the background and swooning to the song as it goes along. Envious of those who listen for the first time. You're reaction was so reflective of the song.
Man formed tso his voice was always hypnotic beautiful
Totally wonderful. I have loved this song for 40 years.
So glad I came across your channel! Your taste in music pretty much matches my own. Love your reactions 🙌🏽
That Orchestra was Kieth Emerson
I'm so surprised and happy that you reacted to this from Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. It's one of my favorite parts from Works, Volume 1 (a double album). If I remember rightly, each member had a full album-side, with the fourth side featuring all three. I once heard someone say that Greg Lake was the "weak link" in ELP, but I think it's because his virtuosity (vocals and guitar) were overshadowed by Keith Emerson's keyboarding brilliance and Carl Palmer's percussive skill. The truth is, I think, that there were only strong links in this band. Although it features more of the band than this track, you may enjoy "From the Beginning," "Still, You Turn Me On," and "I Believe in Father Christmas." They've got some really great and very proggy stuff too, like "Karn Evil 9, 2nd Impression, Parts 1 and 2," "Tank," "Tarkus," and "The Endless Enigma 1/Fugue/The Endless Enigma 2." Whether you react to these or not, I really like your vibe and enjoy your videos. Peace!
I agree, no one in ELP was weak. Lake had an incredible voice.
While not the equal of the other two instrumentally (I feel Keith and Carl were the best ever at their craft), Greg was a more than capable bass player who was quite great at acoustic guitar as well. Also, his voice was so pristine and pure, he fit in just fine. They were the ultimate definition of a "Power Trio"!!!
You are correct about the 'works' album. And I agree with everything else
There was no weak link in ELP. Just to give you an idea of Greg Lake's skills, go and find the isolated tracks of just bass and drums for King Crimson's 21st Century Schizoid man and know that Greg (a natural guitar player) had been paying bass less than a year when he recorded it. Then find the isolated vocals for King Crimson's Epitaph from the same album which, for me is one of the most haunting vocal performances I heard to this day. And that was 8 years before this.
Anyone saying Lake was ELPs weak link has also not heard The Sage from their live album Pictures at an Exhibition. He was an accomplished guitar player and is responsible more all of ELP's most commercially successful songs. Of course Emerson's compositional skills where amazing (Tarkus, Karn Evil 9) but Lake was the perfect counterpoint and he had to play those bass riffs with Emerson ;)
@@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed Agreed. Indeed, the Isle of Wight concert indicates an in-synch trio of strong musicianship. Also, I think Lake's King Crimson stint should make the nay-sayers rethink their position.
I love how reactors are bringing this back to us !
Greg Lake has such an amazing voice
Hands down the best trio of musicians ever. All of the were innovators and best in class.
This is my first time checking out your channel. It showed up in my TH-cam recommendations so I clicked. I'm quite glad that I did.
This was an interesting album from ELP. It was a double album and they divided the first three sides amongst themselves. Side one of the first record is a beautiful piano piece called "Piano Concerto No. 1" with the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Mayer.
Side two is a set of songs written by Greg Lake with lyrics by Peter Sinfield and performed by Greg Lake. There are a couple of other songs that would be worth a listen, especially if you enjoyed "C'est La Vie". The one I would most highly recommend is called "Closer To Believing" and it is one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard.
Side three is drummer Carl Palmer. The person that I thought was the greatest drummer in the world until I saw Neil Peart with Rush and it was 'game over'. That said, there are a couple of gems on this side of the album. The reworked version of the song "Tank" which originally appeared on their 1970 debut album is worth a listen. The orchestra accompaniment is a fair trade-off for the drum solo. I'd say give the original a listen just for comparisons sake, but that's up to you. There is also a gorgeous adaptation of "The Enemy God Dances With the Black Spirits" adapted from a piece by the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.
Side four brings the three of them togerher for two pieces that are, in my view, well worth listening to. "Pirates" and "Fanfare For the Common Man" are brilliance and no mistake. The story that "Pirates" tells is quite interesting and not at all what one might expect.
So there are some suggestions from the Works Vol. 1 album.
"Lucky Man" from their debut album
"Still...You Turn Me On" from the album Brain Salad Surgery
"From The Beginning" from the album Trilogy
"Hoedown" adapted from Aaron Copeland's Rodeo
"The Nutrocker" from the album Pictures At An Exhibition it's adapted from the march in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite"
If you're game for something a bit more adventurous by Emerson, Lake & Palmer you should try "Karn Evil 9 1st Impression Part 2"
The entire album is a masterpiece
I Believe in Father Christmas is another awesome piece by these guys
Thanks for doing this song, it's producing tears for sure, because 2 of those guys are already dead, including the guy with that great voice, Greg Lake, one of my favorites. I saw them live way back in 1977, doing this song with a full orchestra
Emerson, Lake & Palmer were true musical geniuses in their own right. The three of them produced more musical texture and harmony than most groups with far more members. Listen to anything they composed and be prepared to be blown away. No Orchestra, it's just the three of them.
This is such an amazing and hauntingly beautiful song, and your reaction was lovely also. I'm so glad I got to see it! Thank you for sharing!!!
They were such a great band, thank you for posting this. Your videos are so emotional, reminded me the day when parents bought me my first Emerson Lake and Palmer LP, I was just a kid back then, 11 years old, I remember that day with tears in my eyes... thank you for this beautiful memory trip for me :) I`m so glad you are enjoying music from my generation, I would really want if you could feel those times, it was so different, you can feel it in these songs you are posting, so emotional so pure.... Thank you :)
Thank you! It’ beutiful all time I Heard . Elementary strong sense force. That time I ve been in Haeven. And I think a lot…
Greg and Keith sadly gone, RIP 🙏 great men. Still got Carl
My God, that beautiful Gibson acoustic. Mr Lakes voice together is just magical 🙏👏🏼
I love watching you while you listen to these songs. Your eyes are beautiful. Me encanta.
One of the best songs of ELP. A true masterpiece. I subscribe for your good selection of legendary themes. Saludos
Heard this playing in a music store in downtown SLC, Utah. When I asked about it The sales lady said this was ELP. Later that summer they came to town and I got to go see them preform they did do this song in their set with Keith Emerson on accordion the whole show was magical✨
Another beautiful song from the same album is "Closer to Believing"
I went to that show in 1977 at the Salt Palace.
Closer to Believing is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded
@@glennthompson1173 yep that's the one! If I'm not mistaken Journey was the opening act pre Steve Perry
Of course, at my age, I know this band! But somebody please tell me, how this beautiful number escaped me??? I am absolutely in love at first listen 👂, and this gem 💎 is going on my playlist as we speak 🥰🤩 Thank you so much for the recommendation and the reaction as well!!
OMG! This bring back memories. I have this album somewhere. I totally forgot about this group. Thanks for playing the song.
Saw them perform this song live in the late 70s ---- the closest word I can find is -- transcendent. And, yes, the live performance was pitch perfect.
Thank you, Rogue! Another ELP fave is 'Still, You Turn Me On'. ;-)
Emerson ,Lake ,and Palmer were one of the first bands to use synthizers, amazing at there time. Some of the sound you hear.
For your next Emerson,Lake and Palmer..."Still...You Turn me On".....You will love and hear Greg lake at his finest again. A great band had the pleasure of seeing them a couple of times....they did tour with a full orchestra, put on a tremendous show.
Hello, you seem to be a very empathic, sensitive person. That is wonderful and at the same time rare in this day and age. Try to keep this in your heart and soul in your further life. Even if it gets harder and harder .. Greetings from Germany
Thanks for reacting! I had not heard this song in many years. 😎
It did bring tears to my eyes. On the 4th of November my daughter who has 3 children 9,11, and 13 got some devastating news. Her husband passed away from Covid 19 after being in hospital for exactly 3 weeks. I'm not sure if this song should have been shared with her because I don't want to hurt her feelings anymore. But when I listen to it I could only imagine how she was connecting with it, because she loved him so much. I hope I did the right thing by sharing it, I am her father who lives in another country and I love her.
I've been recommending this song for years to different reactors and it's great to finally see it covered.
"Works Volume 1" (1977) was an interesting album. It was a 2-LP set, and each band member had his own side. Keith Emerson's was a piano concerto, Greg Lake's side was a mix of ballads ("C'est la Vie" was the second track), and Carl Palmer's was a jazz-influenced, big-band romp. They played as a group on side 4, with a rocking version of Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" followed by a 15-minute composition, "Pirates." Very different from what they'd done before. Keith Emerson was known for having an army of keyboards on stage, but on this tune, he played just the accordion, and to great effect.
It is lovely to see how moved you are by this beautiful music. Please listen to their 'Closer to Believing' a stunning love song and incredibly Greg Lake sings better than ever
I remember in the late 60s hearing Emerson Lake and Palmer for the first time and the use of a moog synthesizer and just being blown away by the artistry of these guys it was a time where we all of these groups, bands and artist producing so much great music we had your typical rock bands and then there were was artist like ELP, The Moody Blues, Procol Harum, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and so many more that I can't remember all of them but what a time to be alive wouldn't have missed it for the world
I just love your reaction to this song !!! I've watched your reaction many times ! Great song !
MSG NYC 197-? Had a seat right behind the stage. One of the most beautiful concerts I ever attended.
As the break began, Palmer walked off the back of the stage and he spotted me sipping from a flask.
He asked me for it, walked back on stage to the front, raised my flask and the crowd roared. He drank
from the flask, they roared again and he came back to me and handed it back with a huge smile. My
friends were very impressed although I had actually done nothing, lol. I still remember all the words to
all their songs to this day. Those were great moments in time...forever remembered. Thanks ELP and
thank you my dear for affording me a little journey back through time...CHEERS!!
@J OR Great story and one you can cherish forever. I do hope you still have that flask...
@@steelergirl9197 Have not had a drink in 20+ years and the flask is no more...it was a fun night.
It is very pleasant to see young people react positively to the progressive rock I grew up listening to in the 70s. These songs are now approaching 50 years of age and it’s great to se they hold up even for a later generation. Greg Lake put those harmonies together himself and, indeed, was often the band’s producer even if he wasn’t actually credited as such.
Stunning, beautiful song!! Never heard this!! Thanks so much!! 😊🌹🌹🌹
I’ve been performing this song since 1978. It and The Sage are my favorites by Greg.
I think those are his 2 best songs.
I always liked the variety of ELP. I remember listening to the other side of this album on my 45 minute cassette tape. My mother walked in and heard Keith Emerson's classical stuff and said "Well - I'm glad to hear your music has improved!". I said - oh wait - let me turn over the tape - it's the same band! She heard part of one of their rocking songs on the other side ("Hallowed be Thy Name" perhaps) and just laughed and shook her head.
Greg Lake’s Voice is exquisite ❤️🎤 Try “The Sage” from their performance of “Pictures at an “Exhibition” RIP Greg 💔🎸🎤
What a song, what a voice, what a man... Greg Lake. Enjoy.
Oh! Tears, yes. If you start with side 1, and track all four sides (double album). You will be joyful, sad, startled, and greatly entertained! All while being driven to learn more about these unique, marvelous, musicians!
You can listen "From de Beginnig" or "Lucky Man" , and "Still (you turn me on)", great slow songs of ELP
You basically wrote my comment. Stars for those 3 jewels of songs.
Thank you so much for your lovely assessment of this gorgeous song sung by my heart’s delight in music, Greg Lake!
I will be very happy to subscribe to your channel. God bless!
From The Beginning, Still You Turn Me On, Lucky Man, all good songs by them !
"From the Beginning" is ELP's best slow song.
yes
My very first concert in 1974 at the Spectrum in Phili. So awesome. Nothing compares.
It's a haunting memory lurking in the corners of his mind of a love lost or never gained but definitely yearned for.
You can imagine a very large French castle that he wanders the rooms of, in his search for that one feeling that brings back the fondest memories he longs for in order to quell the sorrow of his heart if only for a time!
I can't overstate how great Greg Lake's voice is; his baritone is lush, full, warm and comforting, all at once. It's like a great big blanket that you huddle under on a cold, winter's night. He's simply incredible. RIP Greg Lake!
What a beautiful reaction... and what a beautiful woman you are!
I could watch you 24/7.
My all time favourite ELP song is Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends from the live album of the same name. It really shows the power of that 3 man band. Keith Emerson (R.I.P.)shall remain one of the earliest and greatest synthesizer players ever. Carl Palmer is amazing with his giant drum kit and gongs. Then, Greg Lake nails it all down with his thunderous bass playing. A 3 man band that sounds like a giant orchestra. I've been listening to them since 1974 and they still amaze me.
Actually the name of the song is Karn Evil 9 from their "Brain Salad Surgery" album. The live album was recorded while touring to promote Brain Salad Surgery - one of my most prized possessions! Great song and love that they would begin their concerts with this classic!
Yes, beautiful, but Closer to Believing on the same album is the ultimate display of Greg’s voice. They were Rocks most dynamic prog rock band. What range they had! From out there rock from their Brain Salad Surgery album to stuff like this.
Music of my youth❤
Like any song - it needs to be listened to many times. It only gets better and better!
Been an ELP fan since 1972.
you are the first i seen do a emerson lake and palmer,not only are they singer song writers i believe they went to a high end colloge and they graduated they are brains if its the same group
Oh yes ... a love song to her, you and
to life.... ELP were brilliant....
Try the Trilogy album one afternoon over some of that good coffee, especially the cut In The Beginning.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer were fantastic. There was so much musical talent back in what I call the "Golden Days of Rock". RIP Greg Lake and Keith Emerson. You'd enjoy From the Beginning and Still You Turn Me On. A super talented trio.
'Merci !' for your comments! Saw them in concert in 1976 in Montreal.
Lucky! This was such a beautiful song. Merci for the request!
@@RogueRxyce Happy you liked it and happy you are sharing it for others to discover! This is a great thing you are doing! :)
I saw them as my first concert in 1972 at the Festhalle in Frankfurt West Germany. Such an experience. Sad that 2 of them are no longer with us. Thank you for this