Rik Emmett - Magic Power - live BYH Festival 2006 - HD Version - b-light.tv 

He might b underrated 2 the "industry" but us that love him 4 his playing, humility, etc, know how important 2 rock gtr & we will all b putting him at the top of r gtrists lists 4ever!!!! Love & thank U RIK!!!! & GIL, MIKE!!!!

The fact that Justin Bieber is more famous than Rik Emmett is proof that our world is indeed tone deaf. God Bless you, Rik! Live on and keep inspiring those of us who hope to develop a fraction of your talent.

An older rock star who still has the golden pipes and doesn't come across as a tatted up, drugged out lunatic! Youth is wasted on the young! Great job.....

Watching this makes me Wish I Would’ve Seen Triumph in my earlier days when they were in there Prime 😢 as well as my Prime. Great Fricken Band !!!!! Yahooooooooo Rock n Roll ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Rik Emmett is a very uplifting human being. He has the... Magic Power.

This is one of the best live songs I’ve ever seen

Amazing his voice still carries. 58 and still listening to triumph. Best bands of there era. After the 90s , it ended

Rik Emmitt... greatest guitarist ever! Great voice too. And he's a class act! Triumph was always my favorite group growing up!

Years ago, Rik played at a pre-Indy 500 show in downtown Indianapolis. The show began and Rik tried waving at the soundboard guy to turn him up. He tried several times with no luck. So...he strolled back to his stack and twisted the knob himself. The additional blast of power was massive and the crowd went absolutely CRAZY. The crowd erupted so much that his bass player (same guy in this video) was visibly shaken. He had a look like what in the heck just happened. It was almost as if he had never experienced such a reaction before. It was a cool moment that set the vibe for the rest of the set. Rik is a guitar hero. Such an incredible talent.

Rik is a masterclass. You just can't out play him. He will watch the fret board of what you are doing and already know what you are going to do. He's a great musician!

Although the 70s and 80s are actually exactly my years, I have only recently discovered this masterpiece. Anyone who has really understood this music and can be able to feel it will laugh and cry with joy at every single word and tone at the same time! Simply ingenious!

Man Rik still has it going on...dam I wish Triumph would get back together and tour!

Incredible at any age.

Not just an incredible player, but also a very happy man

It's too bad Rik never got enough credit for his talent. Keep on a rockin!!

Triumph was my first live concert, 1983!!! Loved them ever since!! What boggles my mind with this video is that Rik is using just a simple 6 string Yamaha and emulating the 12 string parts down by the bridge and the main parts up by the neck! F'ing genius!! I am a guitar nerd! but, that is amazing!!

Unreal !! One of the very few that can and Will sing an old song in the correct and original key. Awesome !!

Ric is awesome!!! Amazing how he gets his voice up so high considering he has a normal speaking voice

I unofficially won the Steve Skingley Look a like contest one night ....Rik and these two hot girls actually thought I was his bass/keyboard player for second or two. True story!!!!

Love Rik's reaction to the crowd at the beginning when they were tossing those balloons out and they burst with confetti. Tail end of 2021 and this stuff never gets old. So glad that I got to see him with Triumph in the 80's during the Allied Forces and Never Surrender tours. Jam session with Dave Dunlop was oh so good!

Rik's music has inspired me now for forty years........spent countless hours practicing so many of Triumph's tunes and it's been sooo good for me.

One of my favorite bands! Gotta live Rik Emmett!

2006 and still had a song bird voice. He explains that high note was gone. He knows how to make it right.

Every time I see Rik play, I wished I'da learned how to play the guitar... What a GUITAR MASTER!!!

Very interesting parallel to the song "Spirit of Radio" by Rush. Canadian rockers really have a heartfelt connection to the soul of rock music.

What a beautiful voice and great guitar player. Love to see Rik live!!!!!

Rik Emmett has been an inspiration and guitar Hero of mine for 40 years.

“The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not. Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.” (Job 27:19-20)

I've always loved Triumph there positive music is an inspiration God bless you

I met Rik in a bar in Columbus Georgia after basic training...just a laid back typical Canadian...nicest guy ever

Rik Emmett is a true triple threat which is so rare in rock and roll. There are great vocalists but usually for a REALLY great vocalist, that's their primary instrument. (think Steve Perry, Roger Daltrey, Freddy Mercury, etc.) Then there are great guitarists, but the REALLY great guitarists focus on the guitar and usually let someone else carry the vocals. Think Neil Schon, Jimmy Page, etc.) Playing really good guitar is a technical skill and an art all at the same time. It requires a lot of focus. Who can focus on singing while all of that is going on? It's hard to do. Then there's the guys that are the consummate "frontmen". They sing, but they also need personality. They need to understand how to interact with a crowd, get them into it, make them feel like they are a part of the show. Some people just come out and perform but are not really great at bringing the crowd in. Emmett literally has it all. All I see from him is what appears to be a super nice guy who is appreciative of his audience and is concerned that they have a good time at his show, combined with an incredible voice, combined with not just decent guitar work, but really excellent guitar work. I play guitar and I know what to look at when I see a player. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise...if you forget about the vocals and the stage presence and all of that and ONLY focus on Rik's guitar method, he's a master. He's as good as it gets. In rock and roll circles, go ahead and put him up there with Schon or Pete Townsend or Alex Lifeson...he can hold his own. When I think "great vocalist combined with great guitar player" there are a few that I put in that category but not a lot. David Gilmour comes to mind. Geddy Lee (even though it's a bass and not lead/rhythm...his bass lines are very tasty and complex) comes to mind. Not rock and roll...but Gordon Lightfoot has this kind of package. Elton John can do it with vocals and piano...equally as complicated. Yes, there are a few that are in this class. More than I have mentioned here. But Rik Emmett is definitely in that club. I am not sure that he gets the credit he deserves. I don't know if he's mentioned in the same way as some of these others. But he definitely is right there with them, in my opinion. I have a huge amount of respect for his talent and I am also impressed at how good he STILL is today. He's literally been a powerhouse for 40 years.

I miss the 80s i love playing this music on accoustic never end with the 80s time of music .

It's awesome seeing Rik's co-conspirator young Dave Dunlap get his chance center stage!

Always enjoy me some Triumph! Rik js old school, classically trained and through the decades it still shows in his amazing playing. At 56 I’m happy to say my first three concerts growing up were all from Canada - Rush, Triumph, and April Wine.

Rik is SO GREAT! Just imagine if you could play onstage with him, have a cpl of beers, or simply know him & be his friend! WHAT AN INSPIRATION HES ALWAYS BEEN! Fantastic guy....

Rick Emmett is a Class Act !!!! Killer singer, song writer, and o yea he sure can play that guitar !!!!

Favorite version of one my AT favorite songs. I got to meet Rik at one of Jim Peterik's annual World Stage concerts. If you get invited again, Rik - please return for that.

We love you Rii. I love you too. Please keep up the great Work.

This is such a great song, and Rik Emmett, is just unreal?!! I loved the way he was just himself, laughing at was happening in the audience with the balloons being thrown around! Great video! :-)

My fave guitar player..and what a voice too... yeahhh magic power

Wow ten years ago his voice is great 👍 I was so fortunate to see triumph in 1983 absolutely amazing.

anyone under 30 out there that appreciates this kind of talent?? lets hear you!!

Rick was playing Randy Roads before Randy but who gets the credit? Don't believe me? Lay It on the Line was recorded in 1978. Blizzard of Oz was recorded in 1980. Even the run at the end of the Lay In on the Line solo (1978) is similar to the end run of the Crazy Train solo (1980). Rick has always been a humble guy and would never say it but we can say it. Nothing against Randy Roads here but Rick was better. God rest Randy's soul and we all thank him for the great music. Rick's music is just as great and he was when Randy was with us A by far superior guitarist and overall musician.

Damn what a solid drummer all the way thru the song, and to unload a finish like that its impressive.

Bucket list.

His love for music and zest for life made me love him and kept me hopeful for the greatest happiness

Scottish;The Sensational Alex Harvey Band;Proclaimers,and best of all The Scheme

Beautiful words u said Ric... Is true all u said about the music is for many people... Tnx u!!!

I dont know what it is about Canadians,but they kick ass musically.G UK

What a high clear voice. This is their best song.

Rik has unbelievable tone, which (he has said) is all in his hands, far more than the gear he is using. He also has an unbelievably quick mind for music. He can imagine, figure out or demonstrate anything.

Damn that action on Rics guitar is high! I probably couldn't even play it

It's sad that Triumph came from the same soil as Rush just a couple years after... they were compared, and often mistaken for each other. Living in Buffalo NY in the 70s and 80s granted me the privilege of hearing a lot of air play from this underrated trio, at the time Rush was hammering it. That being said, I feel that if Rush wasn't there, Triumph would have had more respect. Then again, if it wasn't for Rush, Triumph might not have been noticed. Paradxal perhaps.

I have photographed Rik and Dave for quite a few shows and they never disappoint.

Such an amazing artist and class act

Rik Emmett is the best lead man EVER

Love this beautiful song 🍁

Musical Genius in true meaning of the word ! ...

I think it was 1983 I was with a couple people in my brand new Firebird going to Oakland Coliseum day of the green got there at about 5:00 in the evening and Triumph just opened up and then Journey came right after them they were the head show what a beautiful night that was

Canada rocks like no other country in the world!

2:00 HE'S GOT THE MAGIC POWER!!!!

Got to tour with TRIUMPH. What a Band, What a Show.

That voice!!!

Awesome !! No Clue how I just stumbled across this.. But Damn glad I did !!

Rik's voice has held up well. Sounds great. Please come St. Augustine, FL.

What a treat it is to have stumbled upon this vid! Thanks for posting!

Dave Dunlop, he is also amazing, they do lots of show together now.

2020 RIK STILL ROCKS!!

Awesome guitar back and forth. Rik still rocks!

This is for Rob O'Neal. 💘 You man! I will miss you until I see you again.

Even with Yamaha Pacifica,Rik sounds like a King!

Rik is incredible! After all these years his voice is still unbelievable unlike his Canadian counterpart Geddy Lee.

There’s no comparison Justine Bieber wishes he had a gram of Rik Emmett’s talent

彼がなんで日本で人気が出なかったのか本当に不思議だ。 ギター雑誌もあまり取り上げなかった…。

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!still the great Rik Emmet

THE POWER BELONGS TO JESUS CHRIST IN HEAVEN AND EARTH... REPENT AND BELIEVE... "FLEE THE WRATH TO COME..." !!

Awesome!! Rock on Rik!!

KBONAAA super interpretacion!!!!! UN BESO

1:13 Woah, that voice. Something magic happens alright.

Danke für die schöne Erinnerung ans BYH!! :-)

"music can make the world a better place".....do you still believe that?

Don't forget April Wine, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Aldo Nova and Mahogany Rush (Frank Marino)!

Allied Forces（邦題：メタル同盟）持ってました。 Magic Power はお気に入りの一曲です。from japan

God Bless Rik Emmett! UGottaListen2B4UDie.

Yeah, Dave Dunlop is also amazing!

The last Hero

Guter Gitarrist

Enjoy if you can be bothered to listen

A young Dave Dunlop......

Irish;Thin Lizzy;Pogues;Rory Gallagher;Republic of loose;Stiff Little fingers

Wow! What a treat for those lucky fans.. wonder if Rik ever jammed with Rush?

Canada; Rush;Triumph;April Wine;Styx.

I like this man's voice better than Sting of Police. High voice like singer of Rush Geddes of Rush.

Dave Dunlop. also amazing

Can that guy be reproduced. Sorry I'm in love.

🤘🤘

Good point ,,,Justin who? He couldn’t understand real music like this! Awesome job Rick u rock

Welsh;Budgie;Stereophonics;Badfinger.and cant leave out Tom Jones

Damn! He is doing great!! I've seen Triumph 3 times and the last time was in 1986. I thought this might be a "cringe" moment...but hell no!

playing like 2 in one like the old rossington collins boys