Ray Manzarek is an enigma. So damn much is below the surface. I guess it usually is with musical savants. Definitely bis destiny lay in being a world famous keyboard player.
RIP Ray. The Doors are still one of the greatest bands of all time. And by far the greatest American rock band from that era! Thanks for the timeless music!
We shouldn't say RIP to these guys. They'll keep stirring our souls as long as these videos, books and bites live. They won't rest until the last piece of these documented moments of magic remains unburned. Till then they'll keep reminding us this is not the end. Live on, Ray!
It’s funny, when we think of the Doors, we think of Jim’s poetically toned voice. But in reality, that keyboard Ray played is the most iconically claimed sound in musical history. You know the Beatles lyrics, you hear Jaggers voice, but when you hear that keyboard… that’s the Doors, man. I wish I could’ve experienced it all as it happened. Reading it from articles and books doesn’t do it for me anymore.
0:56 - 1:40: I want this played at my funeral as I am being descended into the ground, six feet under. I'm old enough to understand Ray's music as I am an old soul now at 55. "As I pass from the gates of the earth and being led to my final destination, be it the Kingdom of God and Christ, or the deepest depths of the fiery abyss of Satan...let it be known I lived my life as life guided me. I only hope that either way I am blessed or face my demise. There is no other way to change my final fate now." - Albert Owen, August 27, 2021
UNA .BATERIA...UNA GUITARRA....UN PIANO ELECTRICO.....UNA VOZ.....QUE GENIALES..THE DOORS............ESTAN ENTRE NOSOTROS NO SE HAN IDO..............GRACIAS...MUCHACHOS..............
The Doors live forever!!! Ray was the focal musician of the Group and he was Great! One Thing i don't understand: why couldn't Ray produce any good music after Jim? Just don't get IT.... shame, just a shame...
These videos with Manzarek describing process are gifts for the ages. He's a born raconteur and every one reveals the genius of the collaborative effort. Treat yourself and look up others. Here's one with Ray and Robbie discussing the Whisky at length, with excellent archival film, playbills and posters, dancers, etc: ua-cam.com/video/laJyZq5gNIM/v-deo.html
Les meilleurs de leurs génération
Fact: The Doors were at least four decades before their time!
I met this man. he was just as warm as when the cameras are on
I fucking love it
I can listen that bass line for hours not getting tired
Amazing musician and storyteller. Amazing interview. RIP Ray and Jim. Magical moment
You are sorely missed Ray ❤
Ray Manzarek is an enigma. So damn much is below the surface. I guess it usually is with musical savants. Definitely bis destiny lay in being a world famous keyboard player.
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This is nearly better than the actual song 😂 love you Ray RIP ❤
A mistura do horrível com o belo. Bravo!
this is one of the most beautiful things ive ever seen
Love Ray...a true talent. ❤
So talented
He loves talking lol fkng great
I met Ray in 2001 in San Francisco..
poetry
This man had two brains in his head!
Sooooo haunting in the best of ways
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I’m tears 😭 and laughing 😆! That story at the end ! RIP MISTRO
RIP Ray. The Doors are still one of the greatest bands of all time. And by far the greatest American rock band from that era! Thanks for the timeless music!
His storytelling just moves you back to that time literally. Amazing
Brilliant storyteller, genius genius genius musician!
What a trip!
Densmores drums in this song the end was awesome classic.
the way he told the story, he just took me there!! God bless Manzerek 🙏🏼. I'd luv to hear accounts from the people that were there.
Safic music version
We shouldn't say RIP to these guys. They'll keep stirring our souls as long as these videos, books and bites live. They won't rest until the last piece of these documented moments of magic remains unburned. Till then they'll keep reminding us this is not the end. Live on, Ray!
Fabulous, bloody fabulous.
It’s funny, when we think of the Doors, we think of Jim’s poetically toned voice. But in reality, that keyboard Ray played is the most iconically claimed sound in musical history. You know the Beatles lyrics, you hear Jaggers voice, but when you hear that keyboard… that’s the Doors, man. I wish I could’ve experienced it all as it happened. Reading it from articles and books doesn’t do it for me anymore.
The greatest rock song ever created. If you let it take you, you know what I mean.
wow
0:56 - 1:40: I want this played at my funeral as I am being descended into the ground, six feet under. I'm old enough to understand Ray's music as I am an old soul now at 55. "As I pass from the gates of the earth and being led to my final destination, be it the Kingdom of God and Christ, or the deepest depths of the fiery abyss of Satan...let it be known I lived my life as life guided me. I only hope that either way I am blessed or face my demise. There is no other way to change my final fate now." - Albert Owen, August 27, 2021
Manzarek is the Steve Urkel of rock and roll.
Debs more doesn’t get enough credit for his dramatic drums …
We lost an immensely talented man when he passed. R.I.P Ray Manzerak
Manzarek music sounds was highly the most character of THE DOORS !!
Ray reminds me a lot of Neil Peart, both in musical talent and intellect.
I absolutely agree with you there!!!
Ray was a top bloke on every level. A captivating exposition on The End.
UNA .BATERIA...UNA GUITARRA....UN PIANO ELECTRICO.....UNA VOZ.....QUE GENIALES..THE DOORS............ESTAN ENTRE NOSOTROS NO SE HAN IDO..............GRACIAS...MUCHACHOS..............
The Doors live forever!!! Ray was the focal musician of the Group and he was Great! One Thing i don't understand: why couldn't Ray produce any good music after Jim? Just don't get IT.... shame, just a shame...
Brilliant!
When he speaks the words, "the killer awoke before dawn..." it gave me goosebumps. What a cool moment that must have been!
Wow...he took me back in time when they performed The End in that night 💫
Ray Manzarek is a great story teller!!
These videos with Manzarek describing process are gifts for the ages. He's a born raconteur and every one reveals the genius of the collaborative effort. Treat yourself and look up others. Here's one with Ray and Robbie discussing the Whisky at length, with excellent archival film, playbills and posters, dancers, etc: ua-cam.com/video/laJyZq5gNIM/v-deo.html
I loved this guy; he was such a gentleman and a great musician! I had the special pleasure of having a 1 1/2 hour conversation with him alone!
Ray Manzarek was almost as great a story teller as we was a musician. When he passed away, the world became much dimmer.
Being '"pre-fired", only Morrison could get pre-fired lol, Ray tells the tale so well I want him to talk forever