The entire song is an adaptation of Janáček's "Sinfonietta". The middle section instead is taken from the Allemande of the French Suite in D minor, J. S. Bach. Keith's knowledge about classical stuff was astonishing
I'm always fascinated how Keith's keyboard solos managed to throw in some J.S. Bach - one of my favorites is the Brandenburg one he did for The Nice's "Country Pie".
Lake's voice is so versatile. He can go from heart felt sentimentality as in 'From the Beginning' to sinister dirty in 'Living Sin.' And both are from 'Trilogy.'
He won't review all three parts at once (I don't think). I'd love it if he did - I also want to see his reaction to Tank. That's an easy song to really like.
@@vdggmouse9512 I don't think he's above doing the entire half-hour song in one go. I mean, he did Kate Bush's "The Ninth Wave" suite all at once (which is 26 minutes), so what's another 4 minutes?
I love Tank. Tank is sooooo weird. Definitely don't miss that one. Not that you shouldn't check out the original first, JP, obviously, but you guys should all check out Rachel Flowers' recent cover of Karn Evil 9 with the "International Collaboration". Amazing.
@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy I guess ELP has that copyright restriction deal. So maybe he will review all three parts at once. We just won't be able to hear it with him.
I found on Discogs the author of the lyrics. He was literally living on the edge when he wrote them! Real Name: Richard Fraser Profile: Roadie in the '70s, equipment organiser and later a Band Tour manager. Whilst a roadie for ELP he helped write lyrics for the song 'Knife-Edge'.
Wow, this was maybe your quickest turnaround for any track-by-track listen of any album you've done. Is it safe to say you're officially on the ELP train now? ; )
Like so many other amazing ELP songs, this is partially based on a piece of classical music. One of their most challenging songs, at least if you're not usually into this type of music, is probably Toccata (originally by Ginastera). It took me many, many listens before I really got it, but I think it's a fantastic song, that you should consider reacting to at some point.
This is a perfect intro to the band, all 3 dynamic cylinders are firing here. You can hear the changes in tempo, tone, instrumentation, each player gets to shine. Yes Lake can sound menacing, listen to him on the earlier 'The Court of the Crimson King' or 'Cat Food' both by King Crimson. If you look up 'Knife-Edge' on Wikipedia you'll find the classical roots of the tune, these guys knew music. Hard to believe just 3 guys could make such a wall of sound and it stands up to re-listens.
Excellent JP! Don't forget that Greg Lake sang on 21st Century Schizoid Man. Talk about grunge. That song was so ahead of its time and almost single handedly launched the progressive rock movement. ELP's run of albums through BSS is one of the greatest and there's so much awesomeness to discover. Enjoy the journey!
I tried the song link - it's a 2012 remaster, and they changed the ending! I have a 1970s vinyl pressing, and the song ends as though the turntable motor stop working, and the needle plays the record slowly grinding to a halt. The listener is left confused and checking his stereo equipment, which appears to be operating correctly.
Again, you are ripping songs from my playlist. Such a shame for the copyright block. Live versions of this are a must see, Keith Emerson at his most brilliant/eccentric.
Had a whole comment going and it went away:( I need some time to myself sniff sniff. Ok, I’m back... just gonna summarize. Didn’t think I was gonna like it, ended up digging it. Like the playful synth at the end. Star One added guitar and soaring vocals that made me wish Deep Purple had done a version. The trodding progression would be perfect for them. I collected cheap guitars back in the 90s but sold them. You can only play one at a time unless yer Michael Angelo Batio. Also used to have lots of Silver Age comics. This how far I got last time... Anyway, great continuation of the album, love first listening wit ya. I’m tired... Yawl take special care, mask up pls, we need you. Peace and Music
The music of "Knife-Edge" is based on the first movement of Leoš Janáček's Sinfonietta (1926)[12] with an instrumental middle section that includes an extended quotation from the Allemande of Johann Sebastian Bach's first French Suite in D minor, BWV 812, but played on an organ rather than clavichord or piano.
Woah, that was quick! Too bad about the copywright, though i don`t understand why, ELP videos are not usuallly plagued with that sort of problems... Oh well just gave me and excuse to have a listen on my own. :) I just love Greg Lakes voice, it`s so meldic, diverse and full of emotions. Since you`re halfway trough the album, is there any hope for a continuation of the rest?? Three fates features the mighty church organ (wich i know you love). Tank is Palmers great shine on this album, and of course the others contribute alot as well. Lucky Man is perhaps a bit too "simple" for your taste, but it`s melodic and the obvious single-choice from the album. Hope you`re having a great day, cheers!
Now your talkin'! My favorite song of ELP. Wonderful jam, all 3 get to flex their muscles and together they rip it up! Carl Palmer was for me the most transfixed I ever got at a concert. My favorite drummer I saw live. I saw Peart, Copeland live and Carl is my man. By the way I make knapped knives and arrows. Stone and glass. I teach primitive skills at our school here in Taiwan. Cheers! Sorry the song got blocked.
@@JustJP I have few pictures of things. You can go to our web page and see pictures, but you have to write and read Mandarin Chinese. I can send pictures of students stuff like, bow drill fire making, primitive baskets, things like that. I do not own a modern phone and so I never carry a camera with me. Sorry, I am probably the only lap top user on ur page.
Hey Justin! Michael here!! Nice pair of: SKISZERS!! Lol!! So you are teasing us by going back to ELP!! Your a MEAN MAN!! Lol just kidding! So Knife Edge: I went back and listened to it and definitely Not my favorite! My favorite part of this song is Greg's vocals!! Like you said almost GRUNGE LIKE!! His voice is so unique right?!! They were ahead of they're time too for sure!! All prog music was in the 70s!! What a great time to be in high school listening to all this great music!!! I thought this song was a little monotonous!! It was okay! So you have to check out ELP LIVE IN TOLLWOOD 1997 on your own time!! Emersons solo at the end is just OFF TGE CHAINS SICK!! It's only 45min. So enjoy!!So dont forget all my requests!! YES TALES, GENESIS THE LAMB, THE STRAWBS HERO AND HEROINE, PFM PHOTO OF GHOSTS, CARLY SIMON: THATS THE WSY IVE ALWAYS HEARD IT SHOJLD BE, JONI MITCHELL: THE CIRCLE GAME, THE CARPENTERS: BLESS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN, AND CAROL KING: SO FAR AWAY!!! PLEASE WRITE THEM DOWN FOR ME!! YOU WONT REGRET ANY OF THIS GREAT MUSIC!! A NOTHER REMINDER: PLEASE LISTEN TO THE SONG GRACE DARLING FROM THE STRAWBS ALBUM GHOSTS BEFORE YOU DO HERO AND HEROINE!! So to comment about things I collect: I wonder if any of your followers that are my age used to collect The Hardy Boys Mysteries Books?? We used to trade them as kids to see who had the COOLEST covers!! They were hardback in the late 60s!! I still look at them in record or book stores just for giggles!!! Okay I'm out!! Have a great night!! Your #1 AZ fan; Michael😊😊😊
Marillion...The Space, Out Of this World, Forgotten Sons ,Splintering Heart or The whole Misplaced Childhood album in one whole gulp! You need this Justin. You need it...
The tone of the singing and the lyrics in this song are reminiscent of some of those from Lake's tenure in his previous band, the first version of King Crimson.
That bass riff is actually quite easy and so cool, the lyrics sounds medieval, and just the whole song is great side two is just as good as side one. And that drum beat with the cowbell very jazzy and yes they did incorporate loads of different genres during their music.
Fun bit of trivia (if you're a music nerd at least): Like "The Barbarian", which you also listened to, "Knife-Edge" is an arrangement based off of a piece of modern 'classical' music; this one from a Czech composer, the former from a Hungarian; both pieces date early 20th century.
It's Prog.. Its rock.. 😊 I love this song.. Intense, powerful.. But so classic ELP ❤️. Hard to believe that this was their first album!! Amazing achievement imho Justin. So glad that you're doing Their first album,mainly because this to a lot of ELP fans, is their favourite opus by the trio. Once again, a great review butty!! ♥️ Have a fab day Justin, and stay Classy.. 😊 👍🤘🤘
Awesome song Think your onto it with the "living on the edge' interpretation Think of the world at that time ...vietnam war civil unrest and a counter culture which included alot of drug (lsd) experimentation Living on the edge of the abyss indeed "fly beyond reason" Look at the lyrics here and in "Take a pebble" in this light" "will you still know who you are when you come to who you are" oh yeah " the daybreak is your midnight. the colors have all died"....yup " take a look down at the madness".....indeed Great as always Justin
Regarding Heavy Metal: Don't forget that before cofounding ELP, Greg Lake was the founding bassist-vocalist of King Crimson. Their 1st album was released in 1969, the same year as Led Zeppelin's 1st album. Both debut records share credit for being the first Heavy Metal albums. In Crimson's case, listen to "21st Century Schizoid Man". So you're correct. That dark, angry energy could often fuel Lake's lyrics, which informed the music.
That was good; had forgotten about this track... suggest Tarkus b4 KE9. Tarkus from this era of work, KE9 and BSS I recollect about mm.. 6 and 8 years later? Ish. Not forgetting "Pictures at an Exhibition" (Mussorgsky) which ELP played in toto; a full-on classical work on drums, synth and guitar???
A masterpiece, of course. And the "transylvanian" keyboard solo is a theme taken by Keith from Bach, obviously - I see below that even the song Knife Edge is an adaptation of Leon Janacek "Sinfonietta", what I didn't know. Keith, in his youth, as a student of the Royal Academy of Music, was a great talent and he was predicted to be a future great concert piano player, and he had an impressive repertoire of classical music and very great skills. He played piano classical music, for example, at the classical music festival "George Enescu" in Romania, in 1968 or 1969, while he was a member of the group "The Nice" (their hit "America", after Leonard Bernstein, would be a great song to react to). Concerning the vocals of Greg Lake. he took canto lessons and I think his vibrating baritone voice adds warmth and tenderness to the music of ELP, which is so technical and difficult in many aspects (especially in the long piano parts and the classical inspired "fortissimo" parts) for the most listeners of rock and I think that, without his vocals, ELP could remain a band with a "colder" (less emotional) kind of music, for a reduced number of listeners - only for an "elite" of them.
I used to in my youth do combat re enactment, so had a small sword & larger knife collection, Mostly Viking, Saxon longswords, with a few seax, side weapons. I did dabble with Roman reenactment, but cost and lack of individual combat took me from it. Sadly, i got rid of almost all my kit years ago
I like some ELP but not quite this kind of stuff. First song I heard was "Lucky Man". Quite different from this! At some point I got Works 1 and 2 and really loved "Pirates". Then followed In Concert with the mighty Peter Gunn. I really like all of Black Moon and very much enjoyed the Emerson, Lake and Powell album too. But the earlier stuff... eh a bit difficult. A nice selection from their albums is on my iPod Classic and I do frequently visit that selection.
Most of ELP's early compositions had to hold up / be super tight first before they even considered adding vocals . As such , this was done instrumentally first but Greg Lake said he had something he could do with it vocally - hence the lyrics were a complete after thought . It doesn’t have the extended outro but a really good ‘ performance ‘ video of Knife- Edge can be seen here th-cam.com/video/TQQdYokbp4E/w-d-xo.html
Love the classical feel of this song. Keyboards are great. Keith Emerson was a god! Ps, Emerson was a friend of Ryo Okumoto from 🖖Beard. RIP Mr Emerson.
Why is this song copywrite protected? Anyone who understand why certain songs get copyright strike and other not please fill in. At end the labels claim the monetization of each song and reactors typically do not get a dime anyhow. Edit: just listening to the song by using the link included and the link does not even goes to ELP!! Strange that this upload can be there but not JP’s
Hi!!! I dont know if you will get into it but you should try a Italian band called Area. Try a instrumental song Nervi Scorpeti or a song with vocals La Mela di Odessa. It's Fussion ...
Gregs amazing lyrics are about someone decending into desperation, madness and death. Innocent people dying at the hands of monsters like Mathew Hopkins (aka The Witchfinder General - circa 1644).
Was so excited then I saw the disclaimer. Tragic that those who own copyrights don't get that these videos help spread the songs to a new generation. By the way, Keith Emerson was a big fan of knives and would stab them into his Hammond organ during live performances.
Man you just fired up Star One... Arjen Lucassen is amazing. You should try getting into Ayreon. Through the Wormhole is a jammin' track with lots of kick ass everything.
The first listen of Knife Edge should always be done with an analog recording. The solo is actually a classical piece, I can't remember its name or who wrote it.
JP I have a song suggestion, It's by Frank Zappa called "The Ocean Is the Ultimate Solution" (you have to listen just by the title). I'm recommending this particular Zappa song because it was the song I heard (thanks to my college roommate) that made me realize that Zappa was not a joke (Montana being the only Zappa song I ever heard at the time). The song is all instrumental and that lets you focus on just the music (and musicianship) of Frank himself (lays down a nice long guitar solo that's outstanding) and his ever-changing band members who are of the highest level in the industry at the time. The only criticism of the song I have is it can be somewhat repetitive (to a point) but it doesn't take away from the real discovery of true genius and expertise as a guitarist and composer. Steve Vai said that Frank Zappa during a rehearsal (Vai was a member of the band for several years before going on his own) played the most perfect guitarsolo he had ever seen. Nuff said, mic drop lol
Just to throw a spanner in the works: I'm suggesting Comus - Drip Drip. Kinda like if you left your Jethro Tull on the kitchen counter overnight and it spoiled. Can acoustic folky prog be evil??
Greg Lake is one of the BEST! Check out "21st Century Schizoid Man" from the band he was in before ELP. King Crimson. Of course, they are yet another rabbit hole since they are also founding members of the Prog Rock movement. "Starless" from KC anyone?
It seems we are all living on a type of Knife Edge during this Pandemic and protesting doesn't it? Next? Perhaps "Trilogy" plus "From The Beginning" together for some diversity from ELP. Both great songs.
Well in the cover the voice is not Lake and Lake voice is one of the best ever. is so versatile. I'm telling you you are so ready for Tarkus, or Brain Salad Surgery, the albums. By the way there some Bach in there in the Emerson's solo, he loves to play pieces of Bach here and there and live he used to play Bach by standing at the back of the Hammond organ having the keyboard reversed playing backwards...quite spectacular...
Hello Justin ; I think you are ready now for meeting the Armadillo-tank " Tarkus " fighting against Stones of Years , Iconoclast , Mass and finally : Mantcore ! " Clear the battlefield and let me see All the profit from our victory You talk of freedom, starving children fall Are you deaf when you hear the season's call? " Have a good day
Unpopular take, but I prefer Atomic Rooster's debut with Carl Palmer than ELP's debut. Released within the same year. I have a love-hate thing with ELP. The debut is great, but they go way up their own asses as they "progress" along. I mean, I dig everything up to Brain Salad, but even that one is a bit tedious.
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The entire song is an adaptation of Janáček's "Sinfonietta". The middle section instead is taken from the Allemande of the French Suite in D minor, J. S. Bach. Keith's knowledge about classical stuff was astonishing
I'm always fascinated how Keith's keyboard solos managed to throw in some J.S. Bach - one of my favorites is the Brandenburg one he did for The Nice's "Country Pie".
The Hammond solo is a piece by JS Bach. As music journalist Chris Welch wrote, it was hard saying exactly where Bach ends and Keith Emerson continues.
Lake's voice is so versatile. He can go from heart felt sentimentality as in 'From the Beginning' to sinister dirty in 'Living Sin.' And both are from 'Trilogy.'
Living Sin is the hardest/heaviest song ELP does. My favorite on Trilogy.
Amazing song! one of their best and live favorites. Side two includes 3 compositions each by 1 one them
"They're a little ahead of their time" UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY
Karn Evil 9 - c'mon, man, all three parts - it's their "Gates Of Delirium".
He won't review all three parts at once (I don't think). I'd love it if he did - I also want to see his reaction to Tank. That's an easy song to really like.
I'm sure I'll get to it😄
@@vdggmouse9512 I don't think he's above doing the entire half-hour song in one go. I mean, he did Kate Bush's "The Ninth Wave" suite all at once (which is 26 minutes), so what's another 4 minutes?
I love Tank. Tank is sooooo weird. Definitely don't miss that one.
Not that you shouldn't check out the original first, JP, obviously, but you guys should all check out Rachel Flowers' recent cover of Karn Evil 9 with the "International Collaboration". Amazing.
@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy I guess ELP has that copyright restriction deal. So maybe he will review all three parts at once. We just won't be able to hear it with him.
I found on Discogs the author of the lyrics. He was literally living on the edge when he wrote them!
Real Name: Richard Fraser
Profile: Roadie in the '70s, equipment organiser and later a Band Tour manager. Whilst a roadie for ELP he helped write lyrics for the song 'Knife-Edge'.
Wow, this was maybe your quickest turnaround for any track-by-track listen of any album you've done. Is it safe to say you're officially on the ELP train now? ; )
Choo choo
Like so many other amazing ELP songs, this is partially based on a piece of classical music. One of their most challenging songs, at least if you're not usually into this type of music, is probably Toccata (originally by Ginastera). It took me many, many listens before I really got it, but I think it's a fantastic song, that you should consider reacting to at some point.
Toccata is downright frightening at times.
@@jimhardiman3836 Fuckin' Martian Invasion!
This is a perfect intro to the band, all 3 dynamic cylinders are firing here. You can hear the changes in tempo, tone, instrumentation, each player gets to shine. Yes Lake can sound menacing, listen to him on the earlier 'The Court of the Crimson King' or 'Cat Food' both by King Crimson. If you look up 'Knife-Edge' on Wikipedia you'll find the classical roots of the tune, these guys knew music. Hard to believe just 3 guys could make such a wall of sound and it stands up to re-listens.
Excellent JP! Don't forget that Greg Lake sang on 21st Century Schizoid Man. Talk about grunge. That song was so ahead of its time and almost single handedly launched the progressive rock movement. ELP's run of albums through BSS is one of the greatest and there's so much awesomeness to discover. Enjoy the journey!
Very true!
I tried the song link - it's a 2012 remaster, and they changed the ending! I have a 1970s vinyl pressing, and the song ends as though the turntable motor stop working, and the needle plays the record slowly grinding to a halt. The listener is left confused and checking his stereo equipment, which appears to be operating correctly.
Ty Bob, I've changed the link to another
@@JustJP Thx Jp - I was wondering if you heard offline the original ending, or that studio session clip.
Again, you are ripping songs from my playlist. Such a shame for the copyright block. Live versions of this are a must see, Keith Emerson at his most brilliant/eccentric.
Had a whole comment going and it went away:(
I need some time to myself sniff sniff.
Ok, I’m back... just gonna summarize. Didn’t think I was gonna like it, ended up digging it.
Like the playful synth at the end.
Star One added guitar and soaring vocals that made me wish Deep Purple had done a version. The trodding progression would be perfect for them.
I collected cheap guitars back in the 90s but sold them. You can only play one at a time unless yer Michael Angelo Batio. Also used to have lots of Silver Age comics.
This how far I got last time...
Anyway, great continuation of the album, love first listening wit ya.
I’m tired...
Yawl take special care, mask up pls, we need you.
Peace and Music
Y Darlun Mawr
Thx for understanding. All better now.
ELP. So far ahead of their time. The classical and jazz training of all them always shows even when they are at their progiest. 🎹🎹🔥🔥🔥
The music of "Knife-Edge" is based on the first movement of Leoš Janáček's Sinfonietta (1926)[12] with an instrumental middle section that includes an extended quotation from the Allemande of Johann Sebastian Bach's first French Suite in D minor, BWV 812, but played on an organ rather than clavichord or piano.
Woah, that was quick! Too bad about the copywright, though i don`t understand why, ELP videos are not usuallly plagued with that sort of problems... Oh well just gave me and excuse to have a listen on my own. :) I just love Greg Lakes voice, it`s so meldic, diverse and full of emotions.
Since you`re halfway trough the album, is there any hope for a continuation of the rest?? Three fates features the mighty church organ (wich i know you love). Tank is Palmers great shine on this album, and of course the others contribute alot as well. Lucky Man is perhaps a bit too "simple" for your taste, but it`s melodic and the obvious single-choice from the album.
Hope you`re having a great day, cheers!
Ty Queen, yup I'll finish the rest as well
@@JustJP Weeee, that`s great news! Looking forward to it, thanks! :)
Now your talkin'! My favorite song of ELP. Wonderful jam, all 3 get to flex their muscles and together they rip it up! Carl Palmer was for me the most transfixed I ever got at a concert. My favorite drummer I saw live. I saw Peart, Copeland live and Carl is my man. By the way I make knapped knives and arrows. Stone and glass. I teach primitive skills at our school here in Taiwan. Cheers! Sorry the song got blocked.
That's so cool Michael! I'd love some pics if you have any!
@@JustJP I have few pictures of things. You can go to our web page and see pictures, but you have to write and read Mandarin Chinese. I can send pictures of students stuff like, bow drill fire making, primitive baskets, things like that. I do not own a modern phone and so I never carry a camera with me. Sorry, I am probably the only lap top user on ur page.
Hey Justin! Michael here!! Nice pair of: SKISZERS!! Lol!! So you are teasing us by going back to ELP!! Your a MEAN MAN!! Lol just kidding! So Knife Edge: I went back and listened to it and definitely Not my favorite! My favorite part of this song is Greg's vocals!! Like you said almost GRUNGE LIKE!! His voice is so unique right?!! They were ahead of they're time too for sure!! All prog music was in the 70s!! What a great time to be in high school listening to all this great music!!! I thought this song was a little monotonous!! It was okay! So you have to check out ELP LIVE IN TOLLWOOD 1997 on your own time!! Emersons solo at the end is just OFF TGE CHAINS SICK!! It's only 45min. So enjoy!!So dont forget all my requests!! YES TALES, GENESIS THE LAMB, THE STRAWBS HERO AND HEROINE, PFM PHOTO OF GHOSTS, CARLY SIMON: THATS THE WSY IVE ALWAYS HEARD IT SHOJLD BE, JONI MITCHELL: THE CIRCLE GAME, THE CARPENTERS: BLESS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN, AND CAROL KING: SO FAR AWAY!!! PLEASE WRITE THEM DOWN FOR ME!! YOU WONT REGRET ANY OF THIS GREAT MUSIC!! A NOTHER REMINDER: PLEASE LISTEN TO THE SONG GRACE DARLING FROM THE STRAWBS ALBUM GHOSTS BEFORE YOU DO HERO AND HEROINE!! So to comment about things I collect: I wonder if any of your followers that are my age used to collect The Hardy Boys Mysteries Books?? We used to trade them as kids to see who had the COOLEST covers!! They were hardback in the late 60s!! I still look at them in record or book stores just for giggles!!! Okay I'm out!! Have a great night!! Your #1 AZ fan; Michael😊😊😊
Marillion...The Space, Out Of this World, Forgotten Sons ,Splintering Heart or The whole Misplaced Childhood album in one whole gulp! You need this Justin. You need it...
I give up
well done, i like your vocabulary and appreciate your enthusiasm...(!) Nice breakdown of that motif.
Ty Terry!
Majestic.
The tone of the singing and the lyrics in this song are reminiscent of some of those from Lake's tenure in his previous band, the first version of King Crimson.
All these 70's prog bands are still ahead of their time.... what can rival them today....??
That bass riff is actually quite easy and so cool, the lyrics sounds medieval, and just the whole song is great side two is just as good as side one. And that drum beat with the cowbell very jazzy and yes they did incorporate loads of different genres during their music.
Fun bit of trivia (if you're a music nerd at least): Like "The Barbarian", which you also listened to, "Knife-Edge" is an arrangement based off of a piece of modern 'classical' music; this one from a Czech composer, the former from a Hungarian; both pieces date early 20th century.
I actually heard that work on a classical radio station - it's slower, and mostly played by a horn section.
Yes, Bela Bartok, I love his string quartets, so unsettling. I got into his music because Robert Fripp wrote about him.
Leo Janacek
It's Prog.. Its rock.. 😊 I love this song.. Intense, powerful.. But so classic ELP ❤️.
Hard to believe that this was their first album!!
Amazing achievement imho Justin.
So glad that you're doing Their first album,mainly because this to a lot of ELP fans, is their favourite opus by the trio.
Once again, a great review butty!! ♥️
Have a fab day Justin, and stay Classy.. 😊 👍🤘🤘
Thanks Neil, I'm definitely enjoying it! You have a great day as well!
The Endless Enigma. The. Endless. Enigma.
Awesome song Think your onto it with the "living on the edge' interpretation Think of the world at that time ...vietnam war civil unrest and a counter culture which included alot of drug (lsd) experimentation Living on the edge of the abyss indeed "fly beyond reason" Look at the lyrics here and in "Take a pebble" in this light" "will you still know who you are when you come to who you are" oh yeah " the daybreak is your midnight. the colors have all died"....yup " take a look down at the madness".....indeed Great as always Justin
Yeah that was a pretty crazy jam. Enjoyed all aspects of the song, nice reaction.
Regarding Heavy Metal:
Don't forget that before cofounding ELP, Greg Lake was the founding bassist-vocalist of King Crimson. Their 1st album was released in 1969, the same year as Led Zeppelin's 1st album. Both debut records share credit for being the first Heavy Metal albums. In Crimson's case, listen to "21st Century Schizoid Man".
So you're correct. That dark, angry energy could often fuel Lake's lyrics, which informed the music.
That was good; had forgotten about this track... suggest Tarkus b4 KE9. Tarkus from this era of work, KE9 and BSS I recollect about mm.. 6 and 8 years later? Ish. Not forgetting "Pictures at an Exhibition" (Mussorgsky) which ELP played in toto; a full-on classical work on drums, synth and guitar???
Interestingly enough. ELP were considered heavy metal before it was associated with hair bands
A masterpiece, of course. And the "transylvanian" keyboard solo is a theme taken by Keith from Bach, obviously - I see below that even the song Knife Edge is an adaptation of Leon Janacek "Sinfonietta", what I didn't know. Keith, in his youth, as a student of the Royal Academy of Music, was a great talent and he was predicted to be a future great concert piano player, and he had an impressive repertoire of classical music and very great skills. He played piano classical music, for example, at the classical music festival "George Enescu" in Romania, in 1968 or 1969, while he was a member of the group "The Nice" (their hit "America", after Leonard Bernstein, would be a great song to react to). Concerning the vocals of Greg Lake. he took canto lessons and I think his vibrating baritone voice adds warmth and tenderness to the music of ELP, which is so technical and difficult in many aspects (especially in the long piano parts and the classical inspired "fortissimo" parts) for the most listeners of rock and I think that, without his vocals, ELP could remain a band with a "colder" (less emotional) kind of music, for a reduced number of listeners - only for an "elite" of them.
Keith did not study at the Royal Academy.
Are you going back to the yes album anytime soon?As starship trooper is next.
I used to in my youth do combat re enactment, so had a small sword & larger knife collection, Mostly Viking, Saxon longswords, with a few seax, side weapons. I did dabble with Roman reenactment, but cost and lack of individual combat took me from it.
Sadly, i got rid of almost all my kit years ago
That's pretty cool Steve!
@@JustJP Ah, the fun things of youth, sadly in my 60's now, but i became a stage combat instructor, sometimes i still do dabble.
I like some ELP but not quite this kind of stuff. First song I heard was "Lucky Man". Quite different from this! At some point I got Works 1 and 2 and really loved "Pirates". Then followed In Concert with the mighty Peter Gunn. I really like all of Black Moon and very much enjoyed the Emerson, Lake and Powell album too. But the earlier stuff... eh a bit difficult. A nice selection from their albums is on my iPod Classic and I do frequently visit that selection.
Greg Lake has a great voice, he was at his best on King Crimson's album The Court of the Crimson King especially on the track Epitaph.
Most of ELP's early compositions had to hold up / be super tight first before they even considered adding vocals . As such , this was done instrumentally first but Greg Lake said he had something he could do with it vocally - hence the lyrics were a complete after thought .
It doesn’t have the extended outro but a really good ‘ performance ‘ video of Knife- Edge can be seen here th-cam.com/video/TQQdYokbp4E/w-d-xo.html
Love the classical feel of this song. Keyboards are great. Keith Emerson was a god!
Ps, Emerson was a friend of Ryo Okumoto from 🖖Beard. RIP Mr Emerson.
Why is this song copywrite protected? Anyone who understand why certain songs get copyright strike and other not please fill in. At end the labels claim the monetization of each song and reactors typically do not get a dime anyhow.
Edit: just listening to the song by using the link included and the link does not even goes to ELP!! Strange that this upload can be there but not JP’s
I have no idea; I only find out after I upload the original version. I was surprised, since the other 2 songs from the album were ok. Ah well
Hi!!! I dont know if you will get into it but you should try a Italian band called Area. Try a instrumental song Nervi Scorpeti or a song with vocals La Mela di Odessa. It's Fussion ...
Gregs amazing lyrics are about someone decending into desperation, madness and death. Innocent people dying at the hands of monsters like Mathew Hopkins (aka The Witchfinder General - circa 1644).
Lyrics are by Lake and Richard Fraser, a roadie.
Was so excited then I saw the disclaimer. Tragic that those who own copyrights don't get that these videos help spread the songs to a new generation. By the way, Keith Emerson was a big fan of knives and would stab them into his Hammond organ during live performances.
You and me both 😔
Man you just fired up Star One... Arjen Lucassen is amazing. You should try getting into Ayreon. Through the Wormhole is a jammin' track with lots of kick ass everything.
Ty Bill! I've listened to 0101010101
A spectacular 3 movement song that gets very little notice is The Endless Enigma. They never performed it live, to my knowledge.
If you watch viedo of them you can see Emerson play his organ with Real Golden daggers, throws it around and jumps over it. Cool
Really? I'll have to take a look
The first listen of Knife Edge should always be done with an analog recording. The solo is actually a classical piece, I can't remember its name or who wrote it.
Many years ago I was in a metal band. I arranged this for the band but the other guys didn't go for it.
Would've been a great one to cover!
JP I have a song suggestion, It's by Frank Zappa called "The Ocean Is the Ultimate Solution" (you have to listen just by the title). I'm recommending this particular Zappa song because it was the song I heard (thanks to my college roommate) that made me realize that Zappa was not a joke (Montana being the only Zappa song I ever heard at the time). The song is all instrumental and that lets you focus on just the music (and musicianship) of Frank himself (lays down a nice long guitar solo that's outstanding) and his ever-changing band members who are of the highest level in the industry at the time. The only criticism of the song I have is it can be somewhat repetitive (to a point) but it doesn't take away from the real discovery of true genius and expertise as a guitarist and composer. Steve Vai said that Frank Zappa during a rehearsal (Vai was a member of the band for several years before going on his own) played the most perfect guitarsolo he had ever seen. Nuff said, mic drop lol
Appreciate it Ron!
@@JustJP Any way i can help contribute. Keep up the great work
Just to throw a spanner in the works: I'm suggesting Comus - Drip Drip.
Kinda like if you left your Jethro Tull on the kitchen counter overnight and it spoiled.
Can acoustic folky prog be evil??
Greg Lake is one of the BEST! Check out "21st Century Schizoid Man" from the band he was in before ELP. King Crimson. Of course, they are yet another rabbit hole since they are also founding members of the Prog Rock movement. "Starless" from KC anyone?
we need more rush reactions :)
maybe you can slow the reaction so we could put it in 2x speed and that way you wont get copyrighted, maybe not
Possibly Possibly
It seems we are all living on a type of Knife Edge during this Pandemic and protesting doesn't it? Next? Perhaps "Trilogy" plus "From The Beginning" together for some diversity from ELP. Both great songs.
Definitely feels like it!
@@JustJP Both songs are off the Trilogy album.
Well in the cover the voice is not Lake and Lake voice is one of the best ever. is so versatile. I'm telling you you are so ready for Tarkus, or Brain Salad Surgery, the albums. By the way there some Bach in there in the Emerson's solo, he loves to play pieces of Bach here and there and live he used to play Bach by standing at the back of the Hammond organ having the keyboard reversed playing backwards...quite spectacular...
Hello Justin ; I think you are ready now for meeting the Armadillo-tank " Tarkus " fighting against Stones of Years , Iconoclast , Mass and finally : Mantcore !
" Clear the battlefield and let me see
All the profit from our victory
You talk of freedom, starving children fall
Are you deaf when you hear the season's call? "
Have a good day
Trilogy?
It was their Debew Album.
Produced by Eddie Offord. He wasn't doing anything at the time, and Yes didn't call him yet.
I see Hieronymus Bosch's vision of hell in this song. But that's just me... Oh and Star One--anything by Ayreon tends toward the epic.
Where is the Supertramp "Rudy" review?
On the way
Listen to Pictures At An Exhibition live.
It's Bach. Tour favourite part.
Do you know there are ways to get around these copyright restrictions Justin?
I know a few, but none that make the song listenable/worth having in the video😔
Can you react to 2112 by Rush please. It’s the best Rush song.
ELP Knife Edge. Carl Palmer might be the best drummer ever. Your favorite part is lifted from BACH!
Carl Palmer is underrated
TARKUS????
Funny how the phrasing of the lyrics sounds like tool huh 🤔😏 try bitches Crystal by ELP
Yeah more prog rock
Collecting katanas, eh? Filthy Frank might have something to say about that.
1970!!!!
Unpopular take, but I prefer Atomic Rooster's debut with Carl Palmer than ELP's debut. Released within the same year. I have a love-hate thing with ELP. The debut is great, but they go way up their own asses as they "progress" along. I mean, I dig everything up to Brain Salad, but even that one is a bit tedious.
you know obtuse means stupid right? lol
Then consider me obtuse for using the word wrong 🤣