Rick Wakeman is an absolute genius. I have been a fan since his very early years. I'm 71 now and am still enthralled by his performances. He writes most of what he plays and I rate him amongst the best of the historic classical composers.
been listening to Rick and Yes for 50years, welcome to the world of prog sorry for your loss will subscribe for your son xxx love and respect from Suffolk England xx
I've seen Rick with Yes and solo a few times over the years and he never fails to impress.He is a very funny guy and the anecdotes he comes out with in between the musical numbers are hilarious.He's a real character and an absolute legend.
What a master. Rick is one of the greatest keyboard players of all time and I think was one of if not the first to have multiple keyboards surrounding him to expand his range of sound. His wardrobe during the 70's was blinding. Can't wait till that reaction. Lol! I wonder when that was filmed? Looked maybe late 80's. He was so thin. Time has not been kind to him, but still the master of the keys.
Thanks for the info. Puts it when I was thinking. Just the clothing and hairstyles, video quality and his general age were my clues but I wasn't sure of specifics.
This is what I wanted Kel to see.Nobody plays like Rick in the rock world.I'm so happy to be able to say that I met Rick back in 93' and his sense of humor is as great as his keyboard playing.There's only one way your going to react to this video.Peace and Love.
Classically trained with tens of thousands of hours practicing. My mom was a classical organist and pianist who was a Julliard graduate in 40's during WWII. I grew up listening to all kinds of classical music. In the late sixties she bought a harpsichord kit and we spent the summer assembling it.
I have seen Rick in concert with the English Rock Ensemble several times, awesome every time, Journey to the centre of earth is a superb album as is six wives of Henry the eighth and myths and legends of king Arthur.
As a teenager, I was listening to this while my friends were listening to rap. This is from the Anderson-Brufford-Wakeman-Howe live album. Suggested listen is Brother of Mine from this same live album. Puts tears in my eyes. I'm glad you were able to listen to this.
Heads up, Rick Wakeman is touring this summer and fall, it's called the Grumpy Old Rock Star tour and he'll be in America and Canada. I have a feeling it's going to be amazing. Definitely consider going!
So much music this man gave us, with Yes, individuel. And still playing live, being 70+. That last part is an extra bow for the wizzard of decades. Even now so much skill on playing the piano, playing all these songs he was involved with and still finding own ways of filling it al in again as a clown, as a narrative speaker...but after all: as a GR8 keybourdplayer :) Thnx Rick! When visiting The Netherlands again? ;)
I don't know precisely when it happens, but about 2 minutes into this performance there comes the realization that we are witness to and in the presence of greatness.....
I saw Rick live in the eighties on his 'Silent Night' tour. That last segment 'Merilin' Rick played half facing the keyboard then turned to face the audience and played it seamlessly and flawlessly behind his back. That's when my jaw dropped. 😲
Just some trivia. The piano on Cat Stevens 'Morning Has Broken' is all Wakeman. His session work spans 5 decades with artists too numerous to mention and crosses almost every musical genre. His 'Six Wives of Henry VIII' album is epic and is worth a listen.
Rick's tribute when Bowie died was awesome. He played Life on Mars beautifully. In fact Hunky Dory is a bit like a Rick solo album with Bowie singing along. I saw King Arthur on ice in 75 and it was as mad as it sounds. Can't wait for the Journey concert in July. Brilliant choice of video.
Kelly and Rich. I'm the one who turned you on to Rick Wakeman Solo. Thank you for the shout out for us Vets in prior video. Looking forward to the rest of the reactions. You have also turned me onto music I've never heard of and with that I'm very grateful. God Bless the both of you.
Thank you so much for being here with us John, and for your kind message here. We are so glad that you are here with us on the channel sharing the music and the love. Thank you for protecting the privilege we all call freedom. Are you home or away on duty? And if home, which State are you in? Much love to you and your dear soul.
@@kelligafter502 I served back in 84. I was injured during my time and medically discharged. I now spend most my time at home. Currently been going through chemo for Crohn's disease. I hope the 2 of you were able to relax and watch that Kitaro Concert link I sent you. Doubt you'll do a video on it but thought you both may enjoy it as much as I have. Again thanks for the videos. I'm enjoying hearing about some of these bands I've never heard of. Oh FYI I'm in Northern California nearby San Francisco.
John Bain hi John, Sorry for the delay in my response but I work a lot and don’t always get to messages right away. Do you have to be on chemo for the Crohn’s for a long time or is this just a short term intervention? We really hope you are feeling better. We are sending you all of our love and wish you a speedy recovery.
Hi John, Thank you for the reply. I apologize for the delay in my response but with my crazy work schedule I don't get a lot of time for replying to messages or emails. We are trying to change that. I am so sorry to hear that you are going through that. We will check out the Kitaro Concert link, thank you 😊 We would do a video on it but generally TH-cam only allows us to post in 30-40 min segments max then they block the video. We would do it in parts. I am glad that you are having fun being here with us listening to new music. That is partly what why we are doing this. It's a ton of fun to be here with all of you each day. I really hope you are feeling better soon.
Thanks for choosing this performance, Rich. Rick is an amazing guy. I got to meet him in 2004 when Yes were touring with Dream Theater. He agreed to buy some of my analog synths. We spoke for about 20 minutes about synths, his Retro album plan, etc. I found his story about advising Dave Smith on the name and front panel layout of the Prophet 5 while lounging around a hotel pool in California fascinating. If you can get your hands on his autobiography, get it.
I confess: I was the one who recommended this one. 🙂 I was looking forward to seeing Kel's reaction in particular, and she didn't disappoint. I knew she would appreciate the wizardry that is Rick Wakeman. And those are his compositions - I put him up there with any classical music composer of the past. Anyway, it brought me great joy that you enjoyed it Kel. Oh and by the way Rich, that was Tim Wakefield, knuckleballer for the Red Sox. I grew up in Massachusetts getting pummeled by the Yankees and all their championships. How the tide has turned! 😎 ⚾️🏉
Rich, our son Cory passed away 14 years ago at age 30, and it seems like yesterday, although decades ago. Needless to say, I feel for your pain, brother. And oh, I love you guys. Thank you.
That was great playing by Rick. In the UK there was/is a radio station called Planet Rock, and Rick used to be a regular DJ on it. He was really interesting and informative on music and would venture his opinions in all sorts of other areas. Being in the music business he was very informed and would tell all sorts of anecdotes. An amusing and greatly talented DJ. Not sure if he is still on it as I have not listed for a few years. I must go back and listen. Planet Rock also had Alice Cooper as a regular DJ, and he was similarly entertaining and informative. I think you would have enjoyed listening to both.
I love the way you love each other. Not sure why I have not seen the two of you on TH-cam for a long while. I do hope that all is well with you both. Unfortunately, for me and my family, things have not played out as I would have liked. My wife of 41 years passed away in May. When I see the two of you, I see the two of us. Please be happy and healthy…I know that life is not a fairytale and shit happens.
Rich, so sorry about the loss of your son. I have also lost a son, from a car accident, so I feel some of your pain. Be strong, brother! Love your reaction videos! Thank you! Love Rick Wakeman! He’s one of my musical heroes.
So very sorry for your loss. I am humbled and inspired by your strength and generosity to share this with us. RIP. I enjoy your videos, and look forward to seeing more!
We all know Rick is a great musician but he is also a very funny guy used to pop up on TV shows in the UK the type of shows you wouldn't think he would even think of appearing on but he is so down to earth
Rick Wakeman was a telepathic player. He woodshedded to gain his craft but was completely spontaneous with impeccable ear, inovation and tecnnique not drudgery of practicing. Beyond gifted
Just came across this video, and needed to comment as it brought a smile to my face. As a few others have mentioned in the comments, this was from a pay-per-view from the tour ABWH (Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe) did back in 1989 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. I watched this live with friends, and while I'd been into Yes for several years at that point, seeing them play live, even via a television, was amazing. My first in person show for Yes wouldn't be until 1991 on their Union tour, but I still remember this show very fondly! On a related note, I actually saw Yes at this very venue in July 2002 after Wakeman had returned to the band, where they played "South Side of the Sky" live for the first time in nearly 30 years. They were the first band I truly fell in love with, and they remain my favorite band. Wonderful seeing your reactions to Wakeman's solo, as it reminded me of my original experience!
I saw Yes at the Boston Gliderdrome sometime around 1970. Rick was on a TV documentary about the place decades later and said that if England ever had a rock and roll hall of fame, it should be at the Gliderdrome because the audiences there were so good. :)
Came back to watch this after watching Keith Emerson ( RIP) the two were amazing artists and good friends, sounded like Emerson right at the end in style.
I love watching you two smile when you hear this stuff. Wakey is a classically trained pianist which gave him such a wonderful influence on YES's music of the 70s. He's also a very nice person, approachable, loves to hang out with his fans and is one of the funniest people on the planet. If you want a 30 second sample of his sense of humor just lookup "Rick Wakeman's Squealing Pig" here on youtube. He was on a morning talk show and a caller wanted the DJs to do an imitation of a squealing pig, but they called Rick into the studio early and asked him to do one instead. The result is gut busting. Thanks for the videos. The music has always made me feel great, now watching you two react to it brings back all the emotions in an instant.
You should check out Rick Wakeman live on ice at Wembley stadium from 1975! That is very ambitious prog rock for you! "Arthur", "Sir Lancelot And the Black Knight", "Guinevere" and more! That was when music was still creative, not predictive!
Rich, first of all, I'm sorry for your loss. My girlfriend lost her son exactly one year ago, literally four days after he graduated from college. There is no description for the pain of the loss. Hearts and prayers to you my friend. Kel, if I may say so, you are gorgeous ( aka hot 😉) and I've never doubted that your reactions are genuine. Love you guys ❤️
I have seen and heard Rick play live several times and his timing is amazing. It is not possible to record the brilliance of his timing - I cannot explain why, it just is not, the man is a real genius. It takes years for a Freemason to become a Worshipful Master and Rick did the whole ceremony from memory without a flaw in front of 2000 Freemasons in London Grand Lodge not so long ago. He devotes a large portion of his time and money to charitable causes.
She needs to hear Emerson lake and palmer.. being that she has such a classical background, pictures at an exhibition, Romeo and Juliet, pirates, well their entire live album in Canada with the orchestra.. its the album looking down on the stadium..
I remember seeing this on Pay-Per-View for the first time and also saw two shows on this tour at the Meadowlands at at Madison Square Garden. they were all still in their prime and was a very emotionally enriching performance.
My God can Wakeman ever play the ivories. Thanks for playing that. Billy Joel has a song called Prelude/Angry Young Man where he goes to town on the piano also.
I have been a huge fan of both Yes and Rick Wakeman since the mid 70's. This solo was from a show at the Mountain View Arena in San Jose Ca and was broadcast live around the world. I had the pleasure of seeing this performance live and am very pleased that someone chose to react to this piece. If I may offer up a suggestion, consider reacting to the song Close to the Edge. The keyboard parts played by Rick in that piece are some of the best he has ever done. There is also amazing interactions between Rick and the guitarist Steve Howe, another classically trained musician from the band Yes. I hope you will take a look at it! Also, if you want to experience one of the most beautiful pieces of classic rock ever performed, react to the song Awaken. There is simply no other piece of music that can match the overall beauty of that song.
You've left Kel with the impression that he's a ham-handed wannabe based on that EARLY video. How about reacting to some of his more sophisticated work; Creole Dance, Trilogy, Pirates, Karn Evil 9. SOMETHING!
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH) tour, this was in Mountain View California at the Shoreline Amphitheatre towards the end of that 1989 tour in September. I saw them three times on this tour in the northeast.
I took my brother to see YES in Albuquerque NM. Surprised him with Front row tickets back in 1999. Kansas was their opening band. Too bad Jon no longer with them.
+John Bain Jon may be getting back with the Howe side of "Yes" soon. The Anderson/Rabin/Wakeman new music does not seem to be moving forward as expected. Jon has a bunch of new music that he'd like to do one final "Yes" album with, and apparently Steve has given it a tentative nod. We'll have to wait 'n see.
And Rick Wakeman is not ONLY about precision rapid playing. He has a magical touch with the synthesizer keys. Please check out more of his incredible work. And then move on to Rick's prodigal son, Oliver Wakeman, who learned well from his dad and has done some great collaborative work with another magical keyboard wizard, Clive Nolan the regular keyboardist from prog band Pendragon. Check out Nolan & Wakeman's project album, "The Hound of the Baskerville."
Rick is a monster as all yeses keyboard players Rick ,Tony ,Patrick all monsters and in that same time you had Emerson ,lake and Palmer monsters as well ....check out Gentle Giant ,Tull's (passion play ) so many musical treasures in that period Such a rich and creative time Some Italian progs like ,PFM ,Banco etc I saw all these groups love and all above exceptional 12 yes ,3 tull ....Rick wakeman's( journey to the center of the earth) 1st American tour in 73 in Dallas great work you guys ....keep the flame lit♥️♥️♥️👍☮️☮️💯
Rick lived a quarter mile from me and as an artist and picture framer I did lots of work for him,then after work I,d drop the finished items off to him. The kettle was always on and we,d sit down and talk. He is one of the funniest guys you could wish to meet. His stories had me cracking up,and we both shared a love of cars. So I ended up painting an image of his rare Rolls Royce once owned by the Sultan of Bruni.The last time I called I,d just missed David Bowie ,...dam.
Had the immense pleasure of being at Rick Wakeman's solo gig in Boston Stump a cathedral sized church in Boston Lincolnshire with just a grand piano and microphone. He tells great stories as well as being an awesome piano player!!
The first part of this piece is the Yes track Madrigal, and last part is from his solo album King Arthur, and is from the track Merlin, both worth dragging up for yourselves to watch as the original tracks.
Rick Wakeman was (is) a different species of animal, and studied classical piano from the age of 7. When he left Yes, they lost is energy, and they became a No.
Rick also Arranged ALL the piano in Cat Stevens version of Morning Has Broken, the original score/music was some 2 minutes - he arranged, extended and developed it so as to meet the (then) required 3minutes 30+ seconds for a 45RPM Single.
Wakeman was always awesome. He had a column in a music magazine called "PROG". His articles are usually quite humorous. I do recommend the mag as it covers the world of all things in progressive music. They cover older and newer bands. Every issue comes with a CD which fearures modern songs from current prog bands.
Rick Wakeman came to our school in 1970 playing with the band the Strawbs - my first ever music concert. He played on the school's steinway grand and blew us all away when he played the "hamlet" theme whilst smoking a cigarette. In the school hall. We just couldn't believe it......never mind the Strawbs; he was smoking in the school hall! Whoa! Rebel! Little did we know then what a superstar he was to become, and he's still that rebel....in a nice, English way...
Rick played the glissando on T-Rex get it on, Rick recently recounted the story of how he was skint and needed money for rent, Marc not wanting him to feel bad called him late into the studio late and said can you play on this for me. One gliss at the start of the song, and Marc paid him enough to cover his rent.
This was from ABWH's live show. BTW, the bassist on tour was Tony Levin (of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment - and WAY more!) but he became seriously ill and missed a number of shows, so the bassist on this video was his replacement, Jeff Berlin, who's a giant in the prog-jazz world. He has a long history with Bill Bruford, playing with Bill for years in his band, "Bruford," along with the late Alan Holdsworth, another giant of Prog, on guitar. Anyway, Rick is great, even without a cape! Something you should check out, just for your own enjoyment, is Rick's DVD/BluRay his "Six Wives of Henry VIII, Live at Hampton Court Palace." Right now, the multi-format version is on-sale for $14 at Amazon! He played his works with a full symphony and choir at Henry VII's summer palace, which was something he always wanted to do. The album was a materpiece, but due to limitations of the media, the "Henry VIII" piece had to be cut. In this concert, he played it. Check it out on TH-cam then BUY it from Amazon! $14 is a bargain!
Rick Wakeman is an absolute genius. I have been a fan since his very early years. I'm 71 now and am still enthralled by his performances. He writes most of what he plays and I rate him amongst the best of the historic classical composers.
Kanye West says he's more talented than any 70s act. Pfftt, yeah right
The young folk have lost soooo much. So happy these songs are getting out there. Thank you!
Must have watched that solo a million times and it never gets old. A true genius on keys. And a fellow Brit lol
Same with me, mate.
been listening to Rick and Yes for 50years, welcome to the world of prog sorry for your loss will subscribe for your son xxx love and respect from Suffolk England xx
Rick and his late friend Keith Emerson were the best keyboard artists i have ever heard! Rick is still with us and plays ocassionally i think.😊
I've seen Rick with Yes and solo a few times over the years and he never fails to impress.He is a very funny guy and the anecdotes he comes out with in between the musical numbers are hilarious.He's a real character and an absolute legend.
She should be made aware of Rick Wakeman's "Six wives of Henry the eighth"
Love that one!!
Wow best ever!! Beautiful !! So awesome to watch in concert! I’ve seen him 5 different times!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wakeman - AMAZINGLY gifted. Soooooo talented
Rick Wakeman is a great story teller . His story of playing the piano on morning has broken. by Cat Stevens is priceless
Brilliant! One of the best ever!
Beautiful! Always been a fan of Yes and Rick solo stuff
What a master. Rick is one of the greatest keyboard players of all time and I think was one of if not the first to have multiple keyboards surrounding him to expand his range of sound. His wardrobe during the 70's was blinding. Can't wait till that reaction. Lol!
I wonder when that was filmed? Looked maybe late 80's. He was so thin. Time has not been kind to him, but still the master of the keys.
1989 on the Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe tour.
Thanks for the info. Puts it when I was thinking. Just the clothing and hairstyles, video quality and his general age were my clues but I wasn't sure of specifics.
This is what I wanted Kel to see.Nobody plays like Rick in the rock world.I'm so happy to be able to say that I met Rick back in 93' and his sense of humor is as great as his keyboard playing.There's only one way your going to react to this video.Peace and Love.
Classically trained with tens of thousands of hours practicing. My mom was a classical organist and pianist who was a Julliard graduate in 40's during WWII. I grew up listening to all kinds of classical music. In the late sixties she bought a harpsichord kit and we spent the summer assembling it.
Rick Wakeman is incredible and genius !! How fast he played and what a beautiful melody he created !!
Part of this piece is Merlin the Magician from his CD King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
I have seen Rick in concert with the English Rock Ensemble several times, awesome every time, Journey to the centre of earth is a superb album as is six wives of Henry the eighth and myths and legends of king Arthur.
Lots of people can play great music. Lots of people can write great music. Rare are the ones that can create and play great music. Bravo.
As a teenager, I was listening to this while my friends were listening to rap. This is from the Anderson-Brufford-Wakeman-Howe live album. Suggested listen is Brother of Mine from this same live album. Puts tears in my eyes. I'm glad you were able to listen to this.
I'm going to liusten to that now. Thanks for the suggestion.
It's Bruford bruffer
Heads up, Rick Wakeman is touring this summer and fall, it's called the Grumpy Old Rock Star tour and he'll be in America and Canada. I have a feeling it's going to be amazing. Definitely consider going!
So much music this man gave us, with Yes, individuel. And still playing live, being 70+. That last part is an extra bow for the wizzard of decades. Even now so much skill on playing the piano, playing all these songs he was involved with and still finding own ways of filling it al in again as a clown, as a narrative speaker...but after all: as a GR8 keybourdplayer :)
Thnx Rick! When visiting The Netherlands again? ;)
I love this. Such an awesome video I've seen before. Just relaxing to hear him play this
I don't know precisely when it happens, but about 2 minutes into this performance there comes the realization that we are witness to and in the presence of greatness.....
I saw Rick live in the eighties on his 'Silent Night' tour. That last segment 'Merilin' Rick played half facing the keyboard then turned to face the audience and played it seamlessly and flawlessly behind his back. That's when my jaw dropped. 😲
I first saw Rick with Yes in the early 1970's but have never seen this.Like you two, it was enchanting :)
Have been enjoying the deeper cut, eclectic nature of your choices lately. Yes's "Awaken" would be another good choice to showcase Wakeman.
AWAKEN AWAKEN AWAKEN!!!!!!!!!!!! I keep telling them.
@@emdiar6588 What he said lol.
Just some trivia. The piano on Cat Stevens 'Morning Has Broken' is all Wakeman. His session work spans 5 decades with artists too numerous to mention and crosses almost every musical genre. His 'Six Wives of Henry VIII' album is epic and is worth a listen.
Rick's tribute when Bowie died was awesome. He played Life on Mars beautifully. In fact Hunky Dory is a bit like a Rick solo album with Bowie singing along. I saw King Arthur on ice in 75 and it was as mad as it sounds. Can't wait for the Journey concert in July.
Brilliant choice of video.
Kelly and Rich. I'm the one who turned you on to Rick Wakeman Solo. Thank you for the shout out for us Vets in prior video. Looking forward to the rest of the reactions. You have also turned me onto music I've never heard of and with that I'm very grateful. God Bless the both of you.
Thank you so much for being here with us John, and for your kind message here.
We are so glad that you are here with us on the channel sharing the music and the love.
Thank you for protecting the privilege we all call freedom.
Are you home or away on duty? And if home, which State are you in?
Much love to you and your dear soul.
@@kelligafter502 I served back in 84. I was injured during my time and medically discharged. I now spend most my time at home. Currently been going through chemo for Crohn's disease. I hope the 2 of you were able to relax and watch that Kitaro Concert link I sent you. Doubt you'll do a video on it but thought you both may enjoy it as much as I have. Again thanks for the videos. I'm enjoying hearing about some of these bands I've never heard of. Oh FYI I'm in Northern California nearby San Francisco.
John Bain hi John,
Sorry for the delay in my response but I work a lot and don’t always get to messages right away.
Do you have to be on chemo for the Crohn’s for a long time or is this just a short term intervention?
We really hope you are feeling better. We are sending you all of our love and wish you a speedy recovery.
Hi John,
Thank you for the reply. I apologize for the delay in my response but with my crazy work schedule I don't get a lot of time for replying to messages or emails. We are trying to change that.
I am so sorry to hear that you are going through that. We will check out the Kitaro Concert link, thank you 😊 We would do a video on it but generally TH-cam only allows us to post in 30-40 min segments max then they block the video. We would do it in parts.
I am glad that you are having fun being here with us listening to new music. That is partly what why we are doing this. It's a ton of fun to be here with all of you each day.
I really hope you are feeling better soon.
Rick Wakeman, Tony Banks, Keith Emerson, John Lord and Billy Joel. The top 5 rock keyboardists in history in no special order.
Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater a good add.....
@@markpfotenhauer8607 Top 5 of all time? #6 maybe.
Before I see this reaction, I just want to say God bless you both. My heart is with you.
Thanks for choosing this performance, Rich. Rick is an amazing guy. I got to meet him in 2004 when Yes were touring with Dream Theater. He agreed to buy some of my analog synths. We spoke for about 20 minutes about synths, his Retro album plan, etc. I found his story about advising Dave Smith on the name and front panel layout of the Prophet 5 while lounging around a hotel pool in California fascinating. If you can get your hands on his autobiography, get it.
I confess: I was the one who recommended this one. 🙂 I was looking forward to seeing Kel's reaction in particular, and she didn't disappoint. I knew she would appreciate the wizardry that is Rick Wakeman. And those are his compositions - I put him up there with any classical music composer of the past.
Anyway, it brought me great joy that you enjoyed it Kel. Oh and by the way Rich, that was Tim Wakefield, knuckleballer for the Red Sox. I grew up in Massachusetts getting pummeled by the Yankees and all their championships. How the tide has turned! 😎 ⚾️🏉
Rich, our son Cory passed away 14 years ago at age 30, and it seems like yesterday, although decades ago. Needless to say, I feel for your pain, brother. And oh, I love you guys. Thank you.
Another great keyboard piece is ELP playing the 2nd impression of Karn Evil Nine. It's amazing.
Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends!
I've watched this solo a billion times...¡AND IT STILL DRIVES ME CRAZY!
That was great playing by Rick. In the UK there was/is a radio station called Planet Rock, and Rick used to be a regular DJ on it. He was really interesting and informative on music and would venture his opinions in all sorts of other areas. Being in the music business he was very informed and would tell all sorts of anecdotes. An amusing and greatly talented DJ. Not sure if he is still on it as I have not listed for a few years. I must go back and listen. Planet Rock also had Alice Cooper as a regular DJ, and he was similarly entertaining and informative. I think you would have enjoyed listening to both.
I love the way you love each other. Not sure why I have not seen the two of you on TH-cam for a long while. I do hope that all is well with you both. Unfortunately, for me and my family, things have not played out as I would have liked. My wife of 41 years passed away in May. When I see the two of you, I see the two of us. Please be happy and healthy…I know that life is not a fairytale and shit happens.
We are on a medical leave. Kel got totally messed up by a pitbull. Hoping to return soon!!!! Much love to you.
KnR
@@Kel.N.RichReactions So sorry to hear, hope Kel is on the mend.
When I saw him on stage with Yes, he played this solo wearing a Superman costume
Rich, so sorry about the loss of your son. I have also lost a son, from a car accident, so I feel some of your pain. Be strong, brother!
Love your reaction videos! Thank you!
Love Rick Wakeman! He’s one of my musical heroes.
Rick was the pianist on Bowies LIfe on Mars and Cat Steven's Morning has broken
Yep. Although he was not credited on the Cat Stevens release.
And on Ozzmosis by Ozzy Osbourne (I think he was keyboards for Ozzy for a long time)
And played on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
He actually started doing standup a few years back and was rated pretty highly!
@@kdbadk Sabra Cadabra was the track he was on I believe?
Seen rick live several times simply superb
I *love* how much joy he gets out of seeing his wife enjoying it.
So very sorry for your loss. I am humbled and inspired by your strength and generosity to share this with us. RIP. I enjoy your videos, and look forward to seeing more!
#YES. "Wonderous Stories" by YES. My favorite YES song of all time!
EXCELLET RECOMMENDATION!!!
@@lawrence1389u Awww thanks!!!
Agree 100% great venue for Jon Anderson's voice.
We all know Rick is a great musician but he is also a very funny guy used to pop up on TV shows in the UK the type of shows you wouldn't think he would even think of appearing on but he is so down to earth
He did Never Mind The Buzzcocks a few times.
Next time you hear morning has broken by cat Stevens you'll hear Rick's piano work.
Rick Wakeman was a telepathic player. He woodshedded to gain his craft but was completely spontaneous with impeccable ear, inovation and tecnnique not drudgery of practicing. Beyond gifted
Just came across this video, and needed to comment as it brought a smile to my face. As a few others have mentioned in the comments, this was from a pay-per-view from the tour ABWH (Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe) did back in 1989 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. I watched this live with friends, and while I'd been into Yes for several years at that point, seeing them play live, even via a television, was amazing. My first in person show for Yes wouldn't be until 1991 on their Union tour, but I still remember this show very fondly! On a related note, I actually saw Yes at this very venue in July 2002 after Wakeman had returned to the band, where they played "South Side of the Sky" live for the first time in nearly 30 years. They were the first band I truly fell in love with, and they remain my favorite band. Wonderful seeing your reactions to Wakeman's solo, as it reminded me of my original experience!
Awesome stuff thanks. I can't recommend enough for you to play "Awaken" from The Yes album "Going For The One". I think Kel would really love it.
Jim Ehman yes! Awaken is a MUST listen
Awaken, Awaken, a million times, Awaken!
I was just thinking the same thing. Long but worth every second.
Check out the live Todmobile version w. Jon Anderson... Awaken perfomed with a choir and orchestra... Its as good as it gets
t 4:59: "He's shakin' out his hand; here he goes!" Kel KNOWS!
I saw Yes at the Boston Gliderdrome sometime around 1970. Rick was on a TV documentary about the place decades later and said that if England ever had a rock and roll hall of fame, it should be at the Gliderdrome because the audiences there were so good. :)
Rick Wakeman is so underrated. He played with David Bowie. Life on Mars, oh you pretty thing and space oddity is ricks piano/synth skills
He also played on Cat Stevens' _Morning_Has_Broken_. The opening is such classic Wakeman.
Came back to watch this after watching Keith Emerson ( RIP) the two were amazing artists and good friends, sounded like Emerson right at the end in style.
Brilliant player. Love Rick
I love watching you two smile when you hear this stuff. Wakey is a classically trained pianist which gave him such a wonderful influence on YES's music of the 70s. He's also a very nice person, approachable, loves to hang out with his fans and is one of the funniest people on the planet. If you want a 30 second sample of his sense of humor just lookup "Rick Wakeman's Squealing Pig" here on youtube. He was on a morning talk show and a caller wanted the DJs to do an imitation of a squealing pig, but they called Rick into the studio early and asked him to do one instead. The result is gut busting.
Thanks for the videos. The music has always made me feel great, now watching you two react to it brings back all the emotions in an instant.
The first concert I ever went to, at 13 years, was Rick Wakeman at Madison Square Garden. The Six Wives tour. Fabulous.
You guys need to listen to 'Renaissance ' an amazing British folk and prog rock band....I Kel would love them ❤
You should check out Rick Wakeman live on ice at Wembley stadium from 1975! That is very ambitious prog rock for you! "Arthur", "Sir Lancelot And the Black Knight", "Guinevere" and more! That was when music was still creative, not predictive!
Saw him locally in recent years and an audience member asked about his style,he answered ' why play one note when you can play eight'
Rich, first of all, I'm sorry for your loss. My girlfriend lost her son exactly one year ago, literally four days after he graduated from college. There is no description for the pain of the loss. Hearts and prayers to you my friend. Kel, if I may say so, you are gorgeous ( aka hot 😉) and I've never doubted that your reactions are genuine. Love you guys ❤️
thank you for such an inciteful reaction. Hope to hear more Yes reactions soon.
He’s still touring, was in Lytham in the UK in 2023 and performed two fabulous solo nights. A great player and a real gentleman as well.
I have seen and heard Rick play live several times and his timing is amazing. It is not possible to record the brilliance of his timing - I cannot explain why, it just is not, the man is a real genius. It takes years for a Freemason to become a Worshipful Master and Rick did the whole ceremony from memory without a flaw in front of 2000 Freemasons in London Grand Lodge not so long ago. He devotes a large portion of his time and money to charitable causes.
She needs to hear Emerson lake and palmer.. being that she has such a classical background, pictures at an exhibition, Romeo and Juliet, pirates, well their entire live album in Canada with the orchestra.. its the album looking down on the stadium..
I remember seeing this on Pay-Per-View for the first time and also saw two shows on this tour at the Meadowlands at at Madison Square Garden. they were all still in their prime and was a very emotionally enriching performance.
I thank the powers that made me that this performance was captured on video.
My God can Wakeman ever play the ivories. Thanks for playing that. Billy Joel has a song called Prelude/Angry Young Man where he goes to town on the piano also.
I have been a huge fan of both Yes and Rick Wakeman since the mid 70's. This solo was from a show at the Mountain View Arena in San Jose Ca and was broadcast live around the world. I had the pleasure of seeing this performance live and am very pleased that someone chose to react to this piece. If I may offer up a suggestion, consider reacting to the song Close to the Edge. The keyboard parts played by Rick in that piece are some of the best he has ever done. There is also amazing interactions between Rick and the guitarist Steve Howe, another classically trained musician from the band Yes. I hope you will take a look at it! Also, if you want to experience one of the most beautiful pieces of classic rock ever performed, react to the song Awaken. There is simply no other piece of music that can match the overall beauty of that song.
Love Rick Wakeman. His Solo albums e.g Journey to the center of the earth are so good!
Rick is great.. now check out Kieth Emerson Creole Dance.. impressive and fabulous..
You've left Kel with the impression that he's a ham-handed wannabe based on that EARLY video. How about reacting to some of his more sophisticated work; Creole Dance, Trilogy, Pirates, Karn Evil 9. SOMETHING!
@@carty43 indeed.
@@lylesmith9547 Keith would have loved it if you checked out the piano concerto.
Rands Zzob I have everything put out by ELP
Turn of the century. Another emotional song by Yes
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH) tour, this was in Mountain View California at the Shoreline Amphitheatre towards the end of that 1989 tour in September. I saw them three times on this tour in the northeast.
I took my brother to see YES in Albuquerque NM. Surprised him with Front row tickets back in 1999. Kansas was their opening band. Too bad Jon no longer with them.
+John Bain Jon may be getting back with the Howe side of "Yes" soon. The Anderson/Rabin/Wakeman new music does not seem to be moving forward as expected. Jon has a bunch of new music that he'd like to do one final "Yes" album with, and apparently Steve has given it a tentative nod. We'll have to wait 'n see.
Sweet, I could go for seeing him in concert again....
OMG, so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it was a while ago but I couldn't not express my condolences, Richard and Kel.
Loved Kels smile. I’ve met Rick a few times. He’s a lovely person.
This is actually from Anderson Bruford Wakeman & Howe
And Rick Wakeman is not ONLY about precision rapid playing. He has a magical touch with the synthesizer keys. Please check out more of his incredible work. And then move on to Rick's prodigal son, Oliver Wakeman, who learned well from his dad and has done some great collaborative work with another magical keyboard wizard, Clive Nolan the regular keyboardist from prog band Pendragon. Check out Nolan & Wakeman's project album, "The Hound of the Baskerville."
Rick is a monster as all yeses keyboard players Rick ,Tony ,Patrick all monsters and in that same time you had Emerson ,lake and Palmer monsters as well ....check out Gentle Giant ,Tull's (passion play ) so many musical treasures in that period Such a rich and creative time Some Italian progs like ,PFM ,Banco etc I saw all these groups love and all above exceptional 12 yes ,3 tull ....Rick wakeman's( journey to the center of the earth) 1st American tour in 73 in Dallas great work you guys ....keep the flame lit♥️♥️♥️👍☮️☮️💯
Rick lived a quarter mile from me and as an artist and picture framer I did lots of work for him,then after work I,d drop the finished items off to him. The kettle was always on and we,d sit down and talk. He is one of the funniest guys you could wish to meet. His stories had me cracking up,and we both shared a love of cars. So I ended up painting an image of his rare Rolls Royce once owned by the Sultan of Bruni.The last time I called I,d just missed David Bowie ,...dam.
Had the immense pleasure of being at Rick Wakeman's solo gig in Boston Stump a cathedral sized church in Boston Lincolnshire with just a grand piano and microphone. He tells great stories as well as being an awesome piano player!!
One of the true classic and classic rock keyboardists left. 🎹
The first part of this piece is the Yes track Madrigal, and last part is from his solo album King Arthur, and is from the track Merlin, both worth dragging up for yourselves to watch as the original tracks.
Rick is a living legend
Rick Wakeman was (is) a different species of animal, and studied classical piano from the age of 7. When he left Yes, they lost is energy, and they became a No.
Piano shredding !!!
Rick also Arranged ALL the piano in Cat Stevens version of Morning Has Broken, the original score/music was some 2 minutes - he arranged, extended and developed it so as to meet the (then) required 3minutes 30+ seconds for a 45RPM Single.
Wakeman was always awesome. He had a column in a music magazine called "PROG". His articles are usually quite humorous.
I do recommend the mag as it covers the world of all things in progressive music. They cover older and newer bands. Every issue comes with a CD which fearures modern songs from current prog bands.
Yes & Wakeman the Greatest !!!! And a Super Funny guy !!! : D
Rick Wakeman came to our school in 1970 playing with the band the Strawbs - my first ever music concert. He played on the school's steinway grand and blew us all away when he played the "hamlet" theme whilst smoking a cigarette. In the school hall. We just couldn't believe it......never mind the Strawbs; he was smoking in the school hall! Whoa! Rebel!
Little did we know then what a superstar he was to become, and he's still that rebel....in a nice, English way...
Kel u are amazing keep up the great videos
To see Kels reactions are awesome, I wonder if my reactions were the same when I first heard this
I'm so looking forward to see Wakeman live here in Orlando, FL on Oct. 27th. What a pleasant surprise it was to find out he's coming here.
Rick played the glissando on T-Rex get it on, Rick recently recounted the story of how he was skint and needed money for rent, Marc not wanting him to feel bad called him late into the studio late and said can you play on this for me. One gliss at the start of the song, and Marc paid him enough to cover his rent.
My condolences about your son
So sorry to hear about your son ... Rick Wakeman has been a favourite of mine since the early Yes years
At last a review of Rick Wakeman. I've been a fan since his first album, way back in the 70s. 👍
This was from ABWH's live show. BTW, the bassist on tour was Tony Levin (of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment - and WAY more!) but he became seriously ill and missed a number of shows, so the bassist on this video was his replacement, Jeff Berlin, who's a giant in the prog-jazz world. He has a long history with Bill Bruford, playing with Bill for years in his band, "Bruford," along with the late Alan Holdsworth, another giant of Prog, on guitar. Anyway, Rick is great, even without a cape! Something you should check out, just for your own enjoyment, is Rick's DVD/BluRay his "Six Wives of Henry VIII, Live at Hampton Court Palace." Right now, the multi-format version is on-sale for $14 at Amazon! He played his works with a full symphony and choir at Henry VII's summer palace, which was something he always wanted to do. The album was a materpiece, but due to limitations of the media, the "Henry VIII" piece had to be cut. In this concert, he played it. Check it out on TH-cam then BUY it from Amazon! $14 is a bargain!
I saw Rick play in a bar in Windsor Ontario. Less than a hundred people there if i remember correctly. 1985