Rik Emmett performing his classic acoustic masterpiece "Midsummer's Daydream" live at The Sanctuary in McKinney, TX. Please visit Rik's official website at www.rikemmett.com for news, shows, merchandise, and all things Rik.
Rik can joke all he wants, but for any Triumph fan, his acoustic pieces were highlights of both the shows and the albums. Master musician, who also just happened to be about the best lead singer/lead guitarist/songwriter any band could want.
i was at one of those triumph shows with the green laser,one of the best rock shows of my life and rik emmet was and still is one of the best guitar players in existence.
Long Beach Arena for me... love every song Triumph ever made.. so underrated as a band. From Gil Moore on drums and sharing vocals to Mike Levines bass lines to Riks absolutely blistering solo's... Gil Moore went on to form Metalworks studio out of Toronto i do believe.. Wish they stayed together.
Vastly underrated player. I’ve enjoyed all of this man’s career genres. He used to travel to the Blue Note Cafe post-Triumph in Cincinnati often, club held maybe 200. Those were the best, most intimate shows. Total storytelling and freestyling jams for three hours. His gift of storytelling combined with his hilarious sense of humor ranks right up there with his playing. I miss those intimate club shows. Come back! We miss you😊🙌❤👏👏👏
Along with being a virtuoso guitarist, does anyone remember how enlightening and compelling his instruction was in Guitar Player Magazine back in the day? He would take your favorite Zeppelin, Rush, Triumph (natch), Al DeMiola - whoever was burning up the fretboard - and make it fun and cool to learn. Loved it. Changed my life...
i almost fainted at the Thunder 7 concert in Seattle when Rik played this song. i M melted. I was like a girl at an Elvis concert. My boyfriend had to hold me on my feet.
My God, thank you very much for uploading it! He is my biggest guitar influence, because I learn to play my own instrument. A pure talent with the incredible male charisma...
I can still "sing" every note of that solo... 💕🤗💕 Yes... I was one of those annoying teenage fan girls. But wow... Rik's music, was such a wonderful part, of the soundtrack, to our lives, back then. 💕💜💕💜🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵💕💜💕💜💕
I have been a huge fan of Rik Emmett for 35 years now. He is such an unbelievable guitarist and entertainer. I believe I have seen just about every Emmett video that has been posted on youtube, but this is one of the best I've seen. Awesome sound and crystal clear...thanks for posting this.
Dear Ben, I join you in my thoughts. He is my biggest guitar influence for 30 years. I learn to play my own electric guitar. I just want to know - did you see his "Stand and Deliver" as a live version here? It is spectacular! Nice to meet you! Rik amazed me there playing his WASHBURN! I would be happy to keep in touch!
Love this tune. My college roommate used to pull out the acoustic and bang this one out after a bit of "State of Colorado" and we'd be calling for an encore (while ordering pizza).
Rik tengo 57 años y te sigo desde que tengo 18 con el grupo triumph y para mi eres un super guitarrista asi como steve howe o jimmy page no údeo describir lo grande que eres .respetuosamente un rockero de de muchos años rafa olvera
Was at that show too.! Still to this day the best concert I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen them all. The Triumph concerts in those days were second to none.!
You sir have and will always be one of my favorite musicians And as I keep practicing one day I’ll get your speed in rock and roll machines solo God bless. Play on brother. Cheers
I get misty in my jeans when I here him play this most AWESOME departure. #TooFatWithMusic2B♭ Rik Emmett is only the best. Forever! Because I said so, alright!? Look it up. Would I have any reason to lie? Okay now, then. #RockOutRollOn #JustKeepHoldingOn
Huge Rik & Triumph fan. Can't stand the extended strumming season. Totally takes away from the balance and feel of the song. It's HIS song and talent. I can't play it. But I'm entitled to my opinion. Mid summer was PERFECT as it was.
Until he began playing it was difficult to take my eyes off that wonderful guitar. Once the song kicked in it was all about the music. Such a great guitarist.
ricky you are quite a showman.. your band was a very unique high energy rock with power baladesq mixed in. i know your not rush but you are a close second for power trio.. keep on rockin, you have not lost a step. you are looking and sounding great, along with your quips,
Interesting comment. I’m a fellow Rush fan. Both bands are so comparable. Canadian trios, great musicians, intelligent lyrics, both came up in the mid 1970’s. Do you think Rik Emmet is better than Alex Lifeson on guitar? I think it’s a competitive argument. You said Triumph is not Rush. What do you mean. I love both bands.
Yeah he never got the recognition he should gotten for how good of a player he is,, mainly because back then Triumph was Second Fiddle back then In Canada To Rush ,,, and they were so much more Put in the Spotlight,, Hey He is the only one ive ever seen Do Flamenco Playing on An Electric guitar,, Obviously its made for the Spanish Guitars,,, Rik Keep it up Ive always liked your style,,and Have always felt you never get the Credit you deserve for your Talent
Rick. I first saw you and triumph in 81. I get it you guys hate each other but this is a pathetic example of the solo the later in '87. sad you guys cant figure t out.
All three were on Eddie Trunk's show about a year or so ago. They are all still friends but Gil has muscular issues playing drums and Mike is big into running a sound studio. Rik's own band is awesome and Mike and Gil did show up on one track of Rik's most recent album.
Aww Rik. I still have a crush! You are still amazing, funny, sexy. What makes you that way is how deeply you get into every note strummed and plucked. I would still have your baby even though I am way too old for that sort of thing Lol!
