TomKaren94 yes I play the piano concert no 1 from Emerson I concertist piano in Argentina...I played Brahms piano concertó No 1....yes I played very good pianer. kiss
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FUN FACT! Turns out ELP's LOGO is a take-off of...the GLENN MILLER band's logo! And Van Halen's famous logo was a not-famous logo for Jimi Hendrix that VH's manager swiped! (Twas "JH" with the wings! You can google it.)
This is an incredible piano concerto. There will never be another great keyboard maestro like Keith Emerson. I now have this on my classical music playlist. RIP
I am soaking in everything ELP lately. Especially since seeing Carl Palmer recently representing the band on his tour. Flashbacks of the 70's when I was a teen.
...just great! R.I.P. Keith Emerson († 2016) and Greg Lake († 2016)...that was my first group which I recorded on my first taperecorder 1972 at the age of 10!!!
I was a rock fan until I knew ELP music. I started with his Pictures at an Exhibition, then I moved to Mussorgki's original composition, Ravel's arrangement, and I finally moved to Classicall music. Later I became an opera singer, but I still enjoy my early teenage music. God bless ELP!
Having never been a fan of ELP, I totally take my hat of to Keith Emerson for writing such a fantastic Piano Concerto. It should without doubt have been included in this year's BBC Proms as a tribute to him. But I doubt if the BBC Controller even knew of his passing! Keith was without doubt a very talented musician as this music demonstrates. It is very sad that this obvious talent hasn't been recognised more, I love the originality of this piece.
I adore this piece and live in hope that one day Keith will get his due and it will become an accepted part of the classical repertoire. I've listened to a lot of classical music and this in no way pales in comparison, and does not come across as the work of a dilettante. All the tribute concerts to him seem to be taking place in the US and it's very sad there will be no recognition in his homeland at the Proms.
And he was one hell of a composer, too. Google the dissertation done by a Keith Emerson fan. It also has some of the sheet music from his work. In the end, he was a troubled man, but the music that he poured out....amazing.
This music is pure perfection!!! Keith Emerson had a talent that is truly timeless, and second to none!!! He has left us true musical joy that we can experience for generations to come!!! Epic music from a true icon and a true legend!!! All masterpieces!!!
My dad was a multi instrumentalist professional. My mum an operetta actress. My mum liked Wakeman. My dad Emerson. I see many comments about who's the best etc. Emerson Wakeman Bla bla bla. After Keith passed away. Rick Wakeman did a tribute to him. Let's just leave it like that.
Thanks Keith, the greater prog-piano composer of all times. "America" , "Barbarian", "Tarkus", "Trilogy", "Karn Evil 9", "Pirates" and obviously this concert made my life a better thing to live.
Right there, Westerner. A certain Hungarian composer came out with that...Though he (Bartok) did actually go around the country recording folk tunes so he may have heard Emerson in the field, drinking Tokaj Wine and playing this ditty on a violin -like piano....Actually when I was a child I remember showing my father the credits on "Pictures" showing Emerson alongside Mussorgsky and asking him when they two had got together...My father, (returning to Bartok was a Hungarian by birth)burst into............Have a great weekend, Westerner86 and cheers Jibkopatha for the upload.
Keith must have been really depressed, not only from the degenerative nerve condition of his hand(s), but from alcoholism. that is a particular depression; i've been thru it. and the only time i have considered suicide from my own depression is when i have been drunk. no way i'd attempt it straight. it must have been quite a blow learning he was losing the use of his fingers: he wanted to continue to be perfect, and if not that, dead. all or nothing. that is a destructive, and ultimately fatalistic P.O.V. he did not have to be perfect anymore: his fans, particularly me, would have understood. all of us even in our best states are not perfect. but booze has a way of making one think that one is a failure. well, Keith you were not a failure, and i kno you knew that. you were the most respected classic keyboardist, of them all: ELP, Yes & King Crimson introduced me to progressive music. it literally changed my life. he had options: ELP as a performing unit was long gone. can you imagine sitting in a music class taught by the seasoned Keith Emerson? a lot of students would pay good money for that. i would, not even not a musician (rather a professional listener), just to listen and learn from him! he was brilliant; he could have tried that, but unfortunately he chose a warped way out of his troubles. he wasn't losing his mind as far as i kno, just his fingers so far. (even if he had MS, he still had a life to share w/ us.) out of all of the recent loses of top musicians recently, this has hit me very hard. those other people (other than Chris Squire) did not form my overall outlook on what music should be. Keith did, and i will always feel bad about this whole thing. i never stopped listening to ELP, and we should not now. to the contrary, celebrate his life and listen more. i bought the DVD-As of the first album and Tarkus. i wish they would put them all out that way. i am talking to you: Steve Wilson. what a very sad week for music, and Chris Squire: you are not old news yet. tears and tears. i wish Keith had not chosen this path, but what i kno? can we never truly understand grief of another and their disillusionment. i would not presume. these are just some thoughts to try to make the incomprehensible, comprehensive. m.k. smith
He was a recovered alcoholic> He was bi-polar. Had he not been so out of it, he could have made a complete new life doing nothing but this type of thing, and conducting. Composing symphonies.
Touching, well said and heartfelt. A tremendous loss to music along with many others recently. He could still have contributed his great gifts to music had his thinking not been clouded by depression and alcohol abuse. Both of these things lie to us and tell us we're not worth it, when in fact we are.
We all agree that it should not have ended this way. A well tempered personality could have overcome this state. But alas, could such personality write pieces, like Keith could?
I have been a Prog rock & classical music lover since my youth. I was fortunate to attend live concerts of many of my great loves. Yes, Gentle Giant, ELP, etc. The music saved me in so many ways. I thought I was alone in the World & would never be accepted for my sexuality. I too suffer from PTSD & depression/anxiety. It took 35+ yrs of drinking & partying to realize this. At age 52 I was arrested by Fed. agents as a co-conspirator in a meth ring led by a Catholic Priest (CT) & was sentenced to 27 mos in Fed prison. However, shortly after my arrest & detention I was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, on top of the fact that I was diagnosed HIV + in 1989. It seems Death was always lurking in my shadow. So, long story short, getting arrested saved my sorry ass. I was & forever will be grateful no matter the cost of incarceration. To this day, music gets me through the hard times. ELP & King Crimson have been my "friends" & I'm eternally grateful to have been born & raised in the same Era as them. Thank you guys!!
I am with you, my friend, in all you have written here ! Your words are spoken from your pure love and admiration for the late Keith Emerson, whom we all loved ! We all have had unpleasant experiences in our lives ! Thank Keith Emerson for whatever he gave us : an immense musical heritage ! My best regards, gelu batir from romania rm.valcea town, the 24th of dec 2019 merry christmas everybody !
I love Emerson´s music and performance. He was a monster in the progressive rock field. Undoubtedly, one of the most talented rock musicians. What a keyboard player!
Keith Emerson composed and performed on a level difficult for mere mortals to appreciate. He had a brightness and joy to his expression so clearly perceptible in this work. This brightness comes through even in the midst of Tarkus and Karn Evil 9 which were fit to deliver a darker message. Keith's music transcends the definitions and limits of rock music as so many have castigated him for. While so influenced by classical music, his cannot be purely described as classical either. He followed his own imaginative path and his music is in its own class I think, it seams to defy efforts to categorize or qualify it. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to put needle to vinyl in 1973 when 13 years old and listen to Trilogy for the first time. It made the hair on the back of my neck stand up then and it still does today.
Back in the day I had a high end 4 channel set up. All of ELP's albums were first to hit the turntable. Well, okay, I would let Moody Blues, Pink Floyd and Alan Parsons Project sneak in a few plays.
I was fortunate enough to see ELP play this amazing concerto in NY's Madison Square Garden, July 1977. I was 20. The final few minutes of this I get kinda teary eyed. Sheer brilliance.
This was the first piece of music I heard at my first big venue concert at Madison Square Garden in 1977. It is still my all time favorite concert. R.I.P. Keith and Greg.
Haven't listened to this since the late '70's, loved it then but doubted I could now and so glad it is...terrific! Thank you Keith, may you rest in peace
Yes, a " rock group " ..but a lot of musicans in rock groups back then were of a classical background. Thats why they were so much better than todays ......efforts.
AMEN! ELP, YES and RUSH (Others later) were the initial reasons I only ever started listening to Rock in the first place. They were so technical, musical, creative in ways that connected with skill and talent.
@MorbidManMusic You honestly think this piece by Emmerson is "just playing"? Then let's hear your best music- I dare you to put it up as a response video.
@@OriginalSmohrman sorry, i did not see these... here are some covers.. to start. soundcloud.com/morbidman/close-to-the-edge-yes-cover soundcloud.com/morbidman/gates-of-delirium-yes-cover soundcloud.com/morbidman/gates-of-delirium-yes-cover soundcloud.com/morbidman/karn-evil-9-elp-morbid-man-covers (this one is time ragged because i played to the original and palmer, though a hero, is not that good at keeping time. )soundcloud.com/morbidman/karn-evil-9-elp-morbid-man-covers soundcloud.com/morbidman/tom-sawyer-rush-morbid-man-covers but i'm just one guy... so.
@@vaqalarxornawosk1731 I know, i do play soundcloud.com/morbidman/close-to-the-edge-yes-cover soundcloud.com/morbidman/gates-of-delirium-yes-cover soundcloud.com/morbidman/gates-of-delirium-yes-cover
Had it not been for this magnificent work, I would have never given classical music a real chance and missed out on many truly beautiful pieces. I love the entire concerto, but I simply melt at 4:48. Every time.
Yes, me too. And I saw the 2nd show in Detroit where they came back without the orchestra. He does this part just as well, playing this first movement in the middle of "Take a pebble." In fact, seeing them live, I much prefer this over "creole dance." Also the last minute of the third movement is another highlight of this great piece of music.
Keith Emerson, was a very talented musician and perhaps after he worn himself out from burning his huge amount of energy developing a very fine list of songs for all of us to hear whenever we choose he may have decided to play his final note in whatever key he decided to play. This was his call because Emerson, was an artist with his own expressions. May the angels guide you to paradise Emerson, and thank-you for all the wonderful classical tunes.
Frank Lefebvre Keith was humble; and very passionate about music. It was probably his passionate playing style that caused the carpal tunnel injury. I still weep over his demise.
that Fabrizio Puglisi jazzista must be nothing but an envious idiot And he's never been and never will be as famous and as extraordinary as Keith Emerson, either as a composer or as a keyboard player. Mr Emerson is one of those musicians that we are lucky to have once in a hundred years., a musical genius
I thoroughly agree,,, I adore this concerto, especially the heavenly chilling that comes hearing that elegant but awesome trumpet part accompanying all from 5:30, it drives me to tears always, it is simply a holy part of this concert, something trascendental. Greets from Mendoza, Gustee.
My favorite clavierist. I love all kinds of performers and composers in music, but rarely has anyone reached such sensitivity on the keys of a piano. Walking through the streets of New York in the 1980s, I felt his spirit, his presence. It was intense, then, fleetingly, he left !
Lost a very big musical hero of mine. Keith Emerson, musical giant and genius. Your timeless talents and creativity will go on, RIP Keith and thanks for the great music and memories.
I had an older friend who was a "classical snob." If it wasn't classical, he slammed it. I made a copy of this for him and we went gaga for it. When I told him about the creator and sent him some other ELP works, he was stunned silent. He too used the word "brilliant" when describing Keith. God Bless Keith Emerson and thanks for letting us witness and enjoy that brilliance. May his music last forever.
picardbs: I really hate smug, self-righteous posters who try to lead us on about their erudition. If you don't like the piece, just say you don't like it. Stop trying so hard to make people think you're possessed of some kind of expertise in this area. Personally, I think this is a brilliant piece of music. I was always an ELP fan, but this absolutely blew me away. I've listened to it at least 500 times... and every time it seems there's a nuance or subtlety that I have not heard before. The flow seems natural in that each bar is so logical in its relationship to the one before and the one following... I find myself saying "of course" a lot regarding the structure. But, the piece never fails to surprise as well. A full-rounded roller coaster ride of the psyche in 18 minutes. Fantastic.
I wish Keith had gotten over the hump, so to speak. In all of his depression, satisfaction may have been right around the corner. What a thing it would have been if he lived on and his music could be on rotation at symphonies all over the world, with him as guest artist, or conductor if he couldn't play. The elder Keith I envisioned for so many years never happened, I say with great sadness. God bless him.
The best and most profound work that he ever did and should rank him up there with greatest composers in history. You were gone too soon Keith, too soon...
I was living in Denver, CO when this came out. Made a high end cassette recording and played it at one of those "designer" audio outlets that specialized in Bang & Olafson typenof systems. The sales person could not believe this was a rock group. He did go out and buy the LP that day though.
As a young lad, I bought the album, and particularly like this Concerto. I was ignorant of classical music, but by chance, I also knew a young South African concert pianist by the name of Marc Raubenheimer, who was later to win the Santander Piano Competition, and within a year of that, die in a plane crash on the tarmac of Madrid Airport. Marc said he liked the Concerto very much; that's enough for this old man. R.I.P. Maestro Emerson..
I hated it when I first listened to it 25 years ago. I thought it was a very bad work. Today I am much elder and consider this concerto as a very great one. In the first movement I now hear a great Influence by Milhaud and overall this Concerto is a Masterwork. Written by a real master not only of composition and orchestrating but by a very great pianist. He was years ahead in writing such a crossover work like Jon Lord also did for Deep Purple. Kudos and R.I.P. to Keith Emerson and Jon Lord too.
I know many ELP fans who were disappointed by this piece in 74. It was too different. Now we all agree, it is an absolute masterpiece. This is what makes a genius: do something different, when everybody expects you do it the old way.
@@carbonbased5041 I have to admit, at one time, I came close to memorizing all of the lyrics for "Pirates". Perhaps another ELP work that didn't get much credit in its day. HIGHLY doubtful you would hear either piece on a "rock" station. (I think I heard "Pirates" _once_, on-air, late at night.)
@@joekrepps Same here. This is why Works is such an exciting album. It took years to fully explore it, but then even many years later it has the same joy of exploration.
@@joekrepps now Pirates is a track I've never been able to like. It just comes across as clunky and out of tune to me. I will try again, but I can't force myself to like it. Can't expect to like everything an artist has done
Very Prokofeivish! However, this concerto by ELP is unique!! I thought about my Prokoviev statement later and had to go back and edit this. Such a gorgeous piano concerto, and although a little similar to Prokoviev it has its own style.
You are right, there is some Prokofiev there but I think more Arron Copland. Have a listen to his Piano Concerto and see if you agree with me. Emerson's Concerto I hope will, one day, gain the undoubted recognition it deserves.
Yes Prokofiev too. It's not coincidal that they played couple themes from Prokofiev like "Enemy god" and "dance of the knights", and Copelands Fanfare for the common man. Love those versions to guts! Most talented band in my opinion.
I agree with you all the way Puny Poppy they were the most talented,and in my opinion they will never be a group that good ever again...They were a great gift too us all...
No other keyboard player with apologies to Rick Wakeman, would ever attempt something of this magnitude which sets Keith Emerson apart from those also-rans who think they are piano geniuses: on par with Beethoven & given more time he would have written more concertos for our entertainment/pleasure. Along with Yes & Pink Floyd, K E helped make ELP a pillar that forms the Trilogy of Prog Rock that will endure for all time; a band for the ages, still loved & listened to almost 50 years after formation. RIP Keith, you are sorely missed in the world of music.
listener's (us) were more sophisticated then they are today. music had more meaning even if there were no lyrics. We were lucky to have been young then and so much to listen to. We are lucky to be older and still have that music to listen to today. Like none other it stands the test if time. It has timeless substance. And my life is better for it.
sitting back puffing a medicinal,rembering the sound coming from my bose 501 speakers,sansui amp,and sonya turntable,sitting out back of my house,,admiring the stars,and the echo of this echoing through the golfcourse across the road,oh man the days,rich with memories thanx too good music good drugs and a kick ass stereo
Extraordinaire LP i bought in 1977 since that i listen softly all music, a piece of genius, ELP was a level that they never be downer and seel his soul like other groups did to be playing in Radio.... contemporary master piece !!!
Do nothing differently, do it all over again, totally free 1968 on my own in Boston Massachusetts just 19 years old , on my own,living on Marlborough street ,freak central. What a great time to be alive, thank you Holy Father in heaven you have blessed me beyond measure. It was off to Woodstock in 1969, nothing will ever be the same.
It is such a joyous life affirming piece. All kinds of references here and there - Prokofiev second piano concerto in the moto perpetuo semiquavers, Gershwin obviously (7 minutes in for example), beginning of the third movement smacks of West Side Story ("MAMBO!" anyone at 12.35!?!?), Aaron Copland perhaps in the "open spaces" kind of music, but in no way derivative. Such attractive piano writing. Seems to me that the last movement has been mined for themes in both Star Trek Next Generation and also Lord of the Rings (the noble theme first stated at 16.33). Still what greater way to honour a composer than to reference him / her in your own composition. A cracking piece. Bravo Keith Emerson!
It is to believe that he wrote this composition after his studio/ barn had burnt down..he luckily managed to save his musical scores and other personal item .May he rest in peace 🙏 Kieth Emerson.
