Met this guy a couple of times... last time, over coffee I counted his fingers just to be sure he had the same number as I do!
@LizzieLouiza
3 жыл бұрын
Love this comment!
@claudio130
2 жыл бұрын
Best comment I read in a long time!
@francoisblanchard6674
2 жыл бұрын
excellent 👍
@tose917
2 жыл бұрын
Actually it is a very depressing comment. When you finish counting his fingers and then you look at yours. I’ll bet that people go like this: “ we have the same amount of fingers…what the f*ck is wrong with me!?!?” 🤣
@NROS2012
2 жыл бұрын
But they are bloody massive!. I’m no small-handed man, but when I shook his hand once, it disappeared! Also, I can play the Merlin part at the end, but it’s not comfortable at all: you can tell the person who wrote it has a large span.
@ReneeNme
7 жыл бұрын
Rick doesn't need to utilize any onboard Arpeggiator's on his machines. He just simply plays the Arpeggio's himself.
@JetEarlewood
5 жыл бұрын
Sequencers. Moog system 15
@ProgRockNerd
5 жыл бұрын
@@JetEarlewood Yeah, but not here.
@felipegama
5 жыл бұрын
Like any classical pianist , no ?
@PhilAndersonOutside
4 жыл бұрын
The Chuck Norris of keyboard players. 😉
@PhilAndersonOutside
4 жыл бұрын
Nelson Robert Willis at Nick plays some, and can play. Many “musicians” today can barely play anything it seems!
@alanjamesh.zamorano1677
5 жыл бұрын
I like how Rick looks like he just woke up a half hour before the show and can play a great composition flawlessly
@NROS2012
2 жыл бұрын
that's because he did just wake up half an hour before the show!
@dandvoracek8692
9 ай бұрын
His name is Wakeman after all
@eklipsoverda
3 жыл бұрын
I was sitting about 100 feet away from him that night. Damnedest thing ever!
@seabulls69
2 жыл бұрын
When and where was this? I'd like to get a DVD of the entire concert.
@eklipsoverda
2 жыл бұрын
@@seabulls69 This was in 1989 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California (between San Jose and San Francisco and near the Bay, if you're not from around those parts). The performance was released on DVD, and it looks like Amazon has some used copies for sale, but they're kind of expensive.
@Austin_Wingfield
2 жыл бұрын
That's amazing. This video changed my life. My mother plays for our church
@stevet7487
Жыл бұрын
@@seabulls69 A bit late response, but make sure you are looking up the Anderson, Bufurd, Wakeman, Howe concert. ABWH. All yes members but a side group formed late 80's early 90's.
@ToddBaker2112
4 жыл бұрын
The Neil Peart of keyboards.
@subzero07094
3 жыл бұрын
So you're putting Peart on the Mt. Rushmore of drummers. That's a bold statement. Wakeman for sure is with keyboardists...Peart, not so much.
@ToddBaker2112
3 жыл бұрын
@@subzero07094 Easy there tiger.
@subzero07094
3 жыл бұрын
@@ToddBaker2112 If you think Peart is top 5 drummers you need some new ears, tiger.
@iansnow_
3 жыл бұрын
I mean.. I get what you mean by saying this. But imagine commenting on Neil Peart saying he’s the rick wakeman of drums.
@lilbarbecuesowse5347
3 жыл бұрын
@@subzero07094 Peart, Bruford, Collins, Cobham.
@zeusdvm
14 жыл бұрын
I am a prog rocker from the 70's, I have heard them all old and new. There is NO ONE who plays the keyboards like Rick Wakeman! Yes, his speed is amazing but what distinguishes him is his limitless talent, he is without equal. He has mastered so many genres of music and has a huge catalog of recordings. His solo output is staggering from New Age, classical, rock, soundtracks, huge production pieces with chorus, vocalists and orchestra; he does it all. This video still takes my breath away, wow!
@glubone
4 жыл бұрын
Jobson from U.K.
@randymckinley4137
4 жыл бұрын
Jordan Rudess. He can do the speed and stay in time.
@mooch6925
4 жыл бұрын
beautifully said
@dvaidr
4 жыл бұрын
Superb. Have seen them all, but for me Rick remains unchallenged.
@PhilAndersonOutside
4 жыл бұрын
It's not just playing ability which indeed limitless as you say, but Rick's always been an excellent composer and songwriter. He's written some terrific stuff in a variety of styles over the years, some of it astoundingly complex, others simply and catchy, and most all of it with just beautiful moments.
@shoozymusic
6 жыл бұрын
2:54 When you procrastinated so you have three hours to write a 1500 word paper
@texastornado7725
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best keyboard solo out there. I saw this show twice and have the DVD which I watch to this day and still amazed by this solo. Absolutely love YES and have for years and years.
@AlexanderPochertPiano
5 ай бұрын
Could you please tell me on what DVD I can see this wizardry again?
@duggyTwink
8 жыл бұрын
What truly ticks me off is that he doesn't even look like he's trying yet brillant..
@tomsimpson5896
11 жыл бұрын
There are few who can play the keyboards like Rick Wakeman. A true pioneer who integrated electronic music with classic rock. Sometime it's OK to just watch and listen, and be awed by pure genius and talent!
@markkens9
9 ай бұрын
I always love to hear Rick blast through that Korg solo!
@daveh9335
4 жыл бұрын
Mr Richard Wakeman is the Buddy Rich of keyboards.
@dancarleton1893
10 жыл бұрын
What's more amazing that what he is doing with his right hand at 3:00, is the fact that his freakin left hand is playing something too.
@77news97
11 ай бұрын
This is just so fantastic. I was fortunate to see Yes live in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979, with Rick.
@mikes1686
5 ай бұрын
Was that the In the Round concert they had back around that time ?I may have been there as well.
@davep8221
2 жыл бұрын
No one is ever "best." He is my favorite though. I love the way he shakes out his hand before the fireworks begin. I can't even drum my fingers that fast. Madrigal is making me cry. "Tormato" is so underrated.
@stevenfetty
8 жыл бұрын
Since he has a mullet too I have to say this is now the most amazing thing I've ever seen.
@alexthegr8288
13 жыл бұрын
Took my little brother to see Rick last year. My dad complained to him, saying that my brother didn't practice enough. Rick looks at my brother and says, "do you have a girlfriend?". My brother replies "Yes sir i do", to which Rick says "That's all the practice you need". What a lovely man. :)
@rickmatousek
12 жыл бұрын
he's not only a great player but generous and loving to his children. Met his daughter while I was doing a show at Severance Center here in Cleveland last month. He GAVE her a Yamaha C5 baby grand as a gift. What a great present!
@patrickfigoli12
5 ай бұрын
Yeah clevelander
@davidchamberlain5425
2 ай бұрын
Lang Lang plays on earth👍 Rick Wakeman plays in heaven🙏
@johnkendrick367
2 жыл бұрын
One of the baddest ass keyboardist I've ever heard. Never been a big fan of keyboard or piano until I heard Rick wakeman. One of the baddest ass keyboardist I have ever met or heard tell of
@MicarahTewers
2 жыл бұрын
I had to check my playback speed! For a second I thought I must be on 1.5 speed. I was not.
@oscaralfaro7648
3 жыл бұрын
The first concert I ever went to in my life was on the ABWH tour in 1989, on this very tour, and it was one of the happiest days of my life!!!
@cigarmerchant2238
Ай бұрын
Like the way Rick has to occasionally look over to his left hand just to see what it is doing. Saw YES three times in the 70s and even when they were backing up the Eagles. Always thought he and Keith were the best Prog keyboardist and proud to say I saw Rick Wakeman play one day, so satisfied I saw him play...
@CaptainJeoy
3 жыл бұрын
This solo is majorly what started my keyboard journey for me
@Jaminbenb1
8 жыл бұрын
he's constantly amazing!
@Quantanthead
11 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable!!! I marvel each time I watch this.
@john489100
7 жыл бұрын
absolutely wonderful
@RiquezaEmGotas
3 жыл бұрын
That Merlin the Magician part requires some serious technique to play, let alone those single notes fast repetitions he does with two or three fingers shown earlier.
@Rhubba
13 жыл бұрын
At 2:43 he starts to warm up his right hand in preparation for the Catherine Parr section of the solo.
@zeusdvm
13 жыл бұрын
I have read some of these recent comments dissing Rick Wakeman and his fans and I am totally aghast. Do not criticize that which you cannot appreciate nor understand. This man is a true genius and is recognized as one of the finest keyboard players of all time. He has released a multitude of albums in all varieties of genres ranging from classical, new age, pop, rock and huge rock/orchestra productions, demonstrating his mastery of each. He is a true innovator with limitless talent.
@Tilly850
5 ай бұрын
Mind blowing. Been a fan of his records since I was a teen...70s, and so awesome to see him play. I'm blown away at how good he is...every. single. time.
@cudagirl777
14 жыл бұрын
Rick Wakeman will always be the best keyboard player on the planet!!!! I saw the yes union tour and seeing him in person was very exhilerating!!!!
@Merlin-pm4vm
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it. I listened to him in the 70’s so much. Thx.
@abk1424
2 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this video 12 years ago. I am still completely blown away by it to this day. Incredible.
@oleksandrmorenko139
9 ай бұрын
Do you know a name of the composition?
@markfarrell6810
4 жыл бұрын
I've had the excellent good fortune of seeing Rick in several settings, in the early years... Chicago ========= Fragile Tour Close to The Edge Tour Tales From Topographic Oceans Tour Journey to the Centre of the Earth Every time I saw him play, he "kicked it up a notch" (to borrow a phrase). It was outstanding!
@S2Sturges
4 жыл бұрын
instantly recognisable playing .... his chord voicing, melodies and phrasing sets him apart from any other keyboard player. For such big hands, he has incredible speed and fluidity.. Amazing musician...
@paulbaily3164
9 жыл бұрын
behave..one of the great keyboard players ever...not just his ability to play but compose and create great keyboard works....
@squizza28
10 жыл бұрын
what a treat! Thanks so much for uploading this!
@rdnzl1
14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Amazing!
@davidpeck9834
3 жыл бұрын
YES he is the best. Saw him and YES 6 times. Met him backstage in Denver. He has it all in terms of talent, but his musicianship is deeper than any other Rock keyboarder. Melody, harmony, mixed meters, textures, genres, styles. Wow.
@Gottenhimfella
3 жыл бұрын
hmmm ... Keith Emerson, at least during the Tarkus period? I think that composition (along with Roundabout, by Yes, with huge and stunning input from Rick, released the same year) provide pretty much the high water mark of keyboard-driven progressive rock.
@ofsaintsandsufis7391
2 жыл бұрын
No disrespect to KE intended, of course. I Saw ELP plenty, too, and KE is beyond amazing. By "musicianship" I was referring to Rick's knowledge of musical structures and applied theory, as well as mastery of styles (hence, "Melody, harmony, mixed meters, textures, genres, styles"). I suppose that I am looking to his studio work as well as time in Yes. . Totally agree as to high water mark. Tarkus is, imo, ELPs best product. Truly a great era, man.
@essentialdefense7694
4 жыл бұрын
One of the most memorable performances ever. From the ABWH tour. Incredible. Amazing, Awesome, Great!
@Jhihmoac
4 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite keyboardists... Classicly trained, of course... I absolutely loved his performance with the Yes Union tour along with original keyboardist Tony Kaye back in 1991...
@markushutto4017
3 жыл бұрын
Yea. Back when a true great keyboard player had to learn classical music. Not like this bullshit today
@fyremanbill
2 жыл бұрын
This was either the opening or closing song (I was high) back in 76 in Fresno that hooked me on Rick and Yes. Still have some vinyl! Miss those days...
@snorkellisab
8 жыл бұрын
Most amazing musical genius
@falconeddymastering5347
Жыл бұрын
I'm a retired Audio Mastering Engineer as well as classically trained pianist, and hardly a slouch on keyboards where I can perform classical selections from level 9+ of the Henle scale of difficulty. With THAT said, they broke the molds after creating persons such as Rick, Keith, Jordan, and a few others. There was a time in my mid to late 20's when I was on the road in a rather incredible progressive rock band for three years, where I could easily keep up with any one of them. But, now in my late 60's, I found that without that daily ritual of continual practice, I've fallen FAR behind these gods of the keyboards in regards to speed & agility. Never met Rick, (or Keith before his passing), but I played many ELP tunes on the road, including his version of Fanfare For The Common Man. Rick is simply an anomaly, and outstanding musician, with some of the MOST articulate fingering methods I've ever seen.
@TheSoundTestRoom
13 жыл бұрын
Unreal and truly brilliant.
@darrennz2008
13 жыл бұрын
Just gorgeous melodies ! ... awesome !
@cheeneedejesus3537
3 жыл бұрын
Legend has it that the keyboard was immediately repaired after the solo
@ghostshadow6628
4 жыл бұрын
One of the greats of my lifetime. His legacy will be long remembered.
@andrewhaines8603
4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite gigs, seeing him play "Six Wives" at Hampton Court Palace. Just fabulous and his caped organ solo was a highlight!
@rolandmishaev5030
8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant musician!
@mcjoedobird
4 жыл бұрын
Love this solo. Amazing
@przwll
12 жыл бұрын
I find his music inspiring -went to see him live over 30 years ago and he was superb-very talented artist.
@bliastreb6466
4 жыл бұрын
I just love how, at about 2:39, he shakes his right hand to get ready for the solo Merlin theme.
@josephlemko3027
4 жыл бұрын
Wakeman is a brillant musician.👍
@lynette.
3 жыл бұрын
Simply magnificent.
@Winonasalibi
15 жыл бұрын
Fantastic.
@elyseum
17 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great!
@jccr76
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome
@JoseBernardinoCosta
2 ай бұрын
Absolutamente magnifico , grande mestre das teclas. Adoro discografia deste génio da percussão.
@stevelaw3886
Ай бұрын
He's not of this world, like Bowie
@sebs2306live2
9 жыл бұрын
NOW I UNDERSTAND ..THIS IS WHO INFLUENCED JORDAN RUDESS !!
@awaken77
6 жыл бұрын
Rudess cannot neglect such big keyboard icons as Emerson and Wakeman, but he was mainly influenced by other Yes keyboardist - Patrick Moraz
@jimmygiannakis3638
4 жыл бұрын
In Jordan's dreams... Keith 1st Rick 2nd
@asswipe4087
7 жыл бұрын
So amazing a super underrated band
@marekfaliszewski4427
27 күн бұрын
Wonderful,amazing sounds.
@MrFrikkenfrakken
11 жыл бұрын
13 people are obviously 'not gone but forgotten.'
@BobMuk08
5 ай бұрын
The amazing thing is he is still just as good over 50 years later!
@petereyles5583
8 ай бұрын
Beautiful Rick!!!🎹🎼🎼🎼🎼♥️
@brianhagen8244
4 жыл бұрын
Classical music critics who put down rock music: get a load of THIS! LOL
@La_sagne
3 жыл бұрын
do classical music critics really put down rock or are you imagining things?
@martybear2995
4 жыл бұрын
Bravo bravo, Maestro at work.
@SuperEgido
4 жыл бұрын
¡Qué locura! ¡Es fantástico!
@MrWkdWilly
10 жыл бұрын
Jeez, how good is he!!! Excellent
@TAPKAC
7 жыл бұрын
Filmed at The Shoreline in Mountain View, CA during the fall of 1989, just about 3 days after I watched him perform the exact same thing at the Griffith in Hollywood (just about 300 miles south). When I heard what might be referred to as "Act II" of this (just a bit after the 2:34 minute mark), I had to use binoculars from the guy sitting next to me to see what the hell he was doing. "HOLY JESUS TAP-DANCING CHRIST ON A POPSICLE STICK" was what he was doing!
@crepellodeltic9454
2 жыл бұрын
I first met Rick when he played in Ronnie Smiths Band at the TOP RANK in Watford and at the Reading TR mid 60's
@juniperwoodgreen4090
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant man...
@Chefkey
4 жыл бұрын
Such Dexterous fingers, he has got to be the most fluid rock keyboardist of all time. Those trill type runs he frequently does in many songs are unparalled by anyone else in the industry. He's a true rock legend and still going strong as of today.
@anneslater5437
5 жыл бұрын
Omigod, freakin genius!!
@jbarr4759
4 жыл бұрын
W.....T.....F.....was that! Rick Wakeman can flat out tickle the ivories. That was incredible!!!
@keithmangold2263
3 жыл бұрын
i love this particular solo~!! wow~!
@andrewsvonja4756
8 жыл бұрын
went to see him do a one man show in leamington spa, he didnt have his keyboards just a piano and interspersed his piano playing with anecdotes hie is a naturally funny man a great pianist and keyboad player
@Dougolai
13 жыл бұрын
that guy is straight out batshit crazy.
@texastornado7725
5 ай бұрын
You can catch this amazing spectacle on the DVD called Anderson Buford Wakeman and Howe An Evening of Yes Music Plus
@leosduda4285
2 жыл бұрын
Great, Great, Great Excelent Rick
@joesycamore2899
6 жыл бұрын
Arguably the greatest keyboard player ever. Only Keith Emerson could challenge him.
@CudderMC
5 жыл бұрын
wuuut ? george duke, oscar peterson, bill evans, maybe. But that guy ? pretty good, no more
@joeysahouria5058
4 жыл бұрын
Pfft, like Keith could lay a finger on this guy! Rick Wakeman is the best keyboardist ever! That’s not to say Keith isn’t good, he’s certainly up there, but Wakeman is the most creative and talented. Just look at the flute sound solos in this video!
@randymckinley4137
4 жыл бұрын
Jordan Rudess
@davearonow65
2 жыл бұрын
Hiromi would bitch slap him and take his lunch money
@SuperJupiter9
Жыл бұрын
In rock music, maybe, but in jazz and classical? No
@jrowek
3 жыл бұрын
is magical
@indras6775
3 жыл бұрын
Favorit...
@caroloday7852
7 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT!
@GuyLeeguitar
9 жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@johnnyb357
4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest
@duncanbob3691
Жыл бұрын
The man is a God in my eyes. Long live the King.
@craigezell4261
4 жыл бұрын
Emerson & Wakeman.The kings of the keyboards.
@freddycee7092
4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite keyboardist
@hhlomaxx
11 жыл бұрын
Still one of my favorite keyboard players..
@drkam6
12 жыл бұрын
If Squire would have joined this tour, it would have been one of the best for classic Yes. Wakeman was still at his prime, he was really the star of this tour.
@ovidiulupu8484
2 жыл бұрын
Emerson-wakeman are the great history of prog rock.their albums are all great.thanks a Lot keith and Rick!
@helenabrown9143
10 жыл бұрын
I still love him.....
@marcovedelago2413
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastico ,meraviglia,la fortuna di ascoltare vivente forse il più grande genio delle tastiere di sempre
@manueldiazalgar
11 жыл бұрын
Fenomenal !!!!!
@budmaynard5952
4 жыл бұрын
In a word...Yes!
@devmiles
9 жыл бұрын
skills ... my god!
@ilonagruszeczka
9 ай бұрын
No listening to yes super cool when I was in the 70s I think it was the 70s 80s AnyWho this guy knows how to play it it just makes you feel so good and warm inside I love him.❤❤❤😊😊🎉
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