All these decades later, and I STILL listen to an entire ELP album more than once a week. Even with my massive music library, I'm always going back to ELP. And their catalogue is tiny! I never get bored of them.
Between junior and senior year in high school in suburban NJ, circa 1971, my funky friend Ruthie and I were both music and art lovers, although she knew much more about art than I did. We were into the singer/songwriters of the day such as Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens etc. We also both had an appreciation for classical music She came to me one day with ELP's first album and it was unlike anything we had ever heard and proceeded to wear out both our record players with that record. Ruthie wasn't into psychedelics but we did spark up once in awhile which only enhanced the trip of listening to the genius of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer.
The sound you hear in the beginning is Keith Emerson stroking the strings of his piano. ELP wrote music you just put on and closed your eyes to be transported to another world. Oh and Greg Lake’s beautiful vocals, bass and guitar. With the brilliant drumming of Carl Palmer. That’s what you call a Super Group.
Emerson holds chord down on the keys of the piano so those notes are not muted. And uses a large plectrum or a Pick to us Americans to strum strings inside his grand piano. Check out a live version because it's not easy to do.
Thank you for bringing EL&P to your channel. When the band ELP was formed, the term progressive rock did not exist and the band members repeatedly said, and Greg Lake wrote in his autobiography, that they did not consider themselves part of a specific genre or musical movement. They were just a band making the music they liked, based mainly on the European musical tradition (classical music) and also on jazz (by Emerson and Palmer) and folk (by Lake). In addition to the above, they also sometimes used elements common to American rock music. Drummer Carl Palmer has even said that ELP used such a diverse number of genres, that they may not even be a rock band. About the meaning of the song, Lake in a Q&A with the audience (he had a show like that), says that he does not like to talk about the meaning of the songs, because everyone has their own interpretation and that is what matters. On the other hand, in addition to what you mentioned, the song also seems to highlight that the impact of what we do spreads like ripples in water and ends up affecting our lives and those around us at the moment and in the future. Please consider reacting to “Tarkus” in its live version, from the album “Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends", from 1974. It is a complex original composition by Emerson with a part by Lake and has a duration of 27 minutes. It is a sample of the most progressive of the band, performed live by the 3 of them, without additional musicians or additional tracks and without the help of the click track so common in bands today to sound coordinated. A true masterpiece.
On this album also youll find the song Lucky Man written by Greg Lake when he was a boy of 12. He suggested it to the other two when they needed one more song to complete their first album. It's been suggested that it's the first example of a synthesizer being used in a pop song. Emerson had just acquired one and hadn't fully tested it out yet so all agreed he should add something at the very end. It turned out magnificently. It also turned out to be a charting hit for them. A very pretty song it is.
That was definitely a ride. This shows another reason why the '70's were so good. You could hear Emerson, Lake and Palmer, ELO, AC/DC, Al Green, Parliament Funkadelic, BeeGees, James Brown etc. all different genres of music, on the same radio station. Peace✌
The strumming you were questioning is Keith Emerson strumming the strings inside the piano. And its progressive rock with a classical inspiration, in many of their songs they adapted or even re - scored classical pieces.
A great reaction to a great track, from one of the greatest albums of all time. Most people now call this music as “prog” or “progressive rock”. Back in the day, we had different names for it, including that. We called it “classical rock” (because of the many classical music elements in it, especially in Emerson’s keyboard work, and especially in much of his piano playing. And his composition), “art rock” and there were others.
This is one of the masterpieces of the 70's. Keith Emerson was such a musical genius. Btw the sound you asked about is nothing but strumming of the piano strings.
Naw dude. This is classical music, jazz, new age, rock, country, and much more. I got to see these guys live in the early 70's. They were clearly in a league of their own. Keith Emerson was a pianist who could play anything.
That sound is Keith strumming the piano strings with a plectrum, and I think a little bit of reverb. Brilliant. For an English band they really got the "American" pastoral part in the middle. They were big fans of Aaron Copeland. Copeland himself was a fan of their takes on his music.
I would say that the style is definitely Prog... there is so much Jazz and Blues and Classical influences within the genre of Prog.... The strange sounds you are hearing at the beginning before Greg starts singing is Keith reaching inside the grand piano and strumming and plucking the pianos strings inside of it. If you watch a live version of this, Keith does it so you can see how he made the sounds... As for the drum sounds... You asked if Carl was using brushes.... Yes he is.... not often you hear that in a rock / prog song. I'm one of those old guys out in youtube land who likes to she younger people experience the music that I just took for granted as my right when I was a young man.... there was so much of it. If you look at the imager on the screen whilst they are playing... That is the front and back cover of the album sleeve.... imagine it folded down the edge of the dove's left wing and that was the fold... We were so lucky back then... But at least I get to re-experience it with you... Thank you for the reaction...!! The keyboardist and the drummer were classically trained.... but the the guy who plays the bass and all the guitars is just naturally gifted... (Okay the other two were too).... Sadly only the drummer left now... Thank goodness we have their music to remember them by.
I started seeing them in concert. when I was a kid-Oh Barry-the keyboard -He inspired me. There was a very contentious thing before allot of people-Ya had Keith fans and Rick Wakemon form Yes .Keith -that was a sad thing/depression -His life was devastated when he developed a medical problem-He could no longer use his hands.
If you want to hear the band's take on prog-jazz fusion you have to listen to WHEN THE APPLE BLOSSOMS BLOOM IN THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND I'LL BE YOUR VALENTINE..done as only ELP could Not only a great tune but also one with arguably the longest title ever LOL As for the rabbit hole I recommend you start with the first album and do the rest in sequence. They do everything from rock, to jazz, classical interpretations/adaptations, to ballads & honkey tonk & blues to full-on orchestral pieces. I followed Greg Lake when he left King crimson and formed this new band ... And ELP has been the top of my musical heap ever since.
The most dynamic of all bands. Soft to the hardest rock there is done tastefully and with the best musicianship. The first five albums by them are arguably the best 5 chronologically put together. Try “ From the Beginning, “Closer to Believing “, “The Barbarian “, Endless Enigma-Fugue-Endless Enigma p.2 all together.
Ostinato is what Keith Emerson, the piano player, was doing with his left hand. A repeated phrase played over and over while the right hand cannsolo over it. Besides being known as the greatest rock keyboardist, he was also famous for having one of the best left hands
Nice reaction. I hope you do get the chance to listen to it again on better equipment. The low frequency resonances from the piano and Greg’s bass are remarkable - deep and involving but not wall shaking - and I doubt if any earbuds would do that justice. Good speakers and a subwoofer are a must for this - in fact for just about all the songs on this album.
I really enjoyed watching you reacting to one of my favorite bands of all time. Also appreciate your mentioning Genesis and Jethro Tull. (Make sure to hear Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and Passion Play). and all early Genesis albums!
It's difficult to say what is typical ELP or what song best represents them due to their sheer diversity. The combination of rock, classical and jazz is what I really love and Emerson was not afraid to include dissonance, he never played it safe. Try the Barbarian, the opening track immediately before Take a Pebble. The huge contrast may surprise you!
Can I suggest a song, from someone sure you haven't heard? "Amor Fati" by Fabiola Simac. The official video is beautiful, as her vocals and violin. BTW I love the full ELP album!
Greg Lake Singer in two albums of King Crimson .. Autodidact a Legend.. Regards From Chile. Recommend check live the Sage beautiful acoustic guitar and sing ❤❤❤
Lake did have a guitar teacher in his youth - a man named Don Strike, who was also the guitar teacher for Al Stewart, Robert Fripp, and Andy Summers. There's some great info on him in Lake's autobiography "Lucky Man." It's a wonderful book!
Emerson lake and Palmer... Karn Evil 9 California Jam 1974 includes a high speed intense drum solo... Rondo .. .Knife Edge 2nd version because you get to see Keith use the original 1968 MOOG synthesizer... Toccata with the 1st ever recorded electric drum solo. That's just for starters.
I think Take a Pebble is about a romantic relationship that started out great but eventually went down the tubes and, in doing so, had a reverberating effect on both peoples' lives, mostly for the worse from the sound of it.
If no one has told you yet, the instrument you could not identify was keith emerson striking his Grand piano with his hand from the inside. Basically, playing like a harp. Sorry, I sent this comment before finishing your video.😅
@Have a Barry Nice Day I wanna see your reaction to "A Little Bit More" by Dr. Hook. IMO, the best live cut of it on youtube is from an episode of Don Kirshner Rock Concert, 1976.
Keith developed a medical condition that took away his ability to play anymore. He committed suicide---very sad-he was a great pianist Barry Brian Birch
What people need to appreciate, is that Kieth Emerson had more talent, musical knowledge and ability in one of his fingers, on one of his compositions, on any one day than most bands, all members combined over their entire career and album output. His choice of chords and melodies was outstanding and unique. Total class! It is a complete shame that as he began to have trouble with his arm, the jealous scum on the internet teased and insulted him while he battled with his ailment. Imagine his horror as he realized losing his ability to play as he had been. I can only wish the same horror to these people who ridiculed and tormented him, contributing to his reasons for suicide. Nobody will ever match his incredible musicianship and showmanship! He took the same energy of Jimi Hendrix and applied it to the keyboard, with a bottle of fine liquor and stacks of Hi-Watts and Leslies!
All these decades later, and I STILL listen to an entire ELP album more than once a week. Even with my massive music library, I'm always going back to ELP. And their catalogue is tiny! I never get bored of them.
Between junior and senior year in high school in suburban NJ, circa 1971, my funky friend Ruthie and I were both music and art lovers, although she knew much more about art than I did. We were into the singer/songwriters of the day such as Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens etc. We also both had an appreciation for classical music She came to me one day with ELP's first album and it was unlike anything we had ever heard and proceeded to wear out both our record players with that record. Ruthie wasn't into psychedelics but we did spark up once in awhile which only enhanced the trip of listening to the genius of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer.
The sound you hear in the beginning is Keith Emerson stroking the strings of his piano. ELP wrote music you just put on and closed your eyes to be transported to another world.
Oh and Greg Lake’s beautiful vocals, bass and guitar. With the brilliant drumming of Carl Palmer. That’s what you call a Super Group.
Always thought it might've been a zither or an autoharp but muted piano keys makes more sense.
Emerson holds chord down on the keys of the piano so those notes are not muted. And uses a large plectrum or a Pick to us Americans to strum strings inside his grand piano. Check out a live version because it's not easy to do.
Thank you for bringing EL&P to your channel. When the band ELP was formed, the term progressive rock did not exist and the band members repeatedly said, and Greg Lake wrote in his autobiography, that they did not consider themselves part of a specific genre or musical movement. They were just a band making the music they liked, based mainly on the European musical tradition (classical music) and also on jazz (by Emerson and Palmer) and folk (by Lake). In addition to the above, they also sometimes used elements common to American rock music. Drummer Carl Palmer has even said that ELP used such a diverse number of genres, that they may not even be a rock band.
About the meaning of the song, Lake in a Q&A with the audience (he had a show like that), says that he does not like to talk about the meaning of the songs, because everyone has their own interpretation and that is what matters. On the other hand, in addition to what you mentioned, the song also seems to highlight that the impact of what we do spreads like ripples in water and ends up affecting our lives and those around us at the moment and in the future.
Please consider reacting to “Tarkus” in its live version, from the album “Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends", from 1974. It is a complex original composition by Emerson with a part by Lake and has a duration of 27 minutes. It is a sample of the most progressive of the band, performed live by the 3 of them, without additional musicians or additional tracks and without the help of the click track so common in bands today to sound coordinated. A true masterpiece.
great song..and....Greg voice is unbelievable!
My favorite band. Saw them twice in '74. AWESOME.
On this album also youll find the song Lucky Man written by Greg Lake when he was a boy of 12. He suggested it to the other two when they needed one more song to complete their first album. It's been suggested that it's the first example of a synthesizer being used in a pop song. Emerson had just acquired one and hadn't fully tested it out yet so all agreed he should add something at the very end. It turned out magnificently. It also turned out to be a charting hit for them. A very pretty song it is.
That was definitely a ride. This shows another reason why the '70's were so good. You could hear Emerson, Lake and Palmer, ELO, AC/DC, Al Green, Parliament Funkadelic, BeeGees, James Brown etc. all different genres of music, on the same radio station. Peace✌
The strumming you were questioning is Keith Emerson strumming the strings inside the piano. And its progressive rock with a classical inspiration, in many of their songs they adapted or even re - scored classical pieces.
Thank you so much for reaction! A beautiful song. Happy holidays.
I haven’t heard this since the seventies! I had a buddy who was an ELP fanatic. I was a Yes/Genesis freak. I finally understand at 63 years old.✌️
A great reaction to a great track, from one of the greatest albums of all time.
Most people now call this music as “prog” or “progressive rock”. Back in the day, we had different names for it, including that. We called it “classical rock” (because of the many classical music elements in it, especially in Emerson’s keyboard work, and especially in much of his piano playing. And his composition), “art rock” and there were others.
This is one of the masterpieces of the 70's. Keith Emerson was such a musical genius. Btw the sound you asked about is nothing but strumming of the piano strings.
In concert Keith strummed the piano strings with the quill of a long white feather. Very cool.
100% progressive rock. Many groups took the genre in many different directions and ELP blazed their own trail. Nice reaction.
Naw dude. This is classical music, jazz, new age, rock, country, and much more. I got to see these guys live in the early 70's. They were clearly in a league of their own. Keith Emerson was a pianist who could play anything.
Always envisioned a Japanese water garden.
Loved it then love it more now.
That sound is Keith strumming the piano strings with a plectrum, and I think a little bit of reverb. Brilliant.
For an English band they really got the "American" pastoral part in the middle.
They were big fans of Aaron Copeland. Copeland himself was a fan of their takes on his music.
I have done it myself with just my hand.
I would say that the style is definitely Prog... there is so much Jazz and Blues and Classical influences within the genre of Prog.... The strange sounds you are hearing at the beginning before Greg starts singing is Keith reaching inside the grand piano and strumming and plucking the pianos strings inside of it. If you watch a live version of this, Keith does it so you can see how he made the sounds... As for the drum sounds... You asked if Carl was using brushes.... Yes he is.... not often you hear that in a rock / prog song. I'm one of those old guys out in youtube land who likes to she younger people experience the music that I just took for granted as my right when I was a young man.... there was so much of it. If you look at the imager on the screen whilst they are playing... That is the front and back cover of the album sleeve.... imagine it folded down the edge of the dove's left wing and that was the fold... We were so lucky back then... But at least I get to re-experience it with you... Thank you for the reaction...!! The keyboardist and the drummer were classically trained.... but the the guy who plays the bass and all the guitars is just naturally gifted... (Okay the other two were too).... Sadly only the drummer left now... Thank goodness we have their music to remember them by.
Yes, the strings on the piano!
I wish I could buy a shirt that says Have a Barry Nice Day. Excellent Reaction video!
Let's not forget Gerg Lakes beautiful voice and poignant lyrics!
And his excellent producing!
I started seeing them in concert. when I was a kid-Oh Barry-the keyboard -He inspired me. There was a very contentious thing before allot of people-Ya had Keith fans and Rick Wakemon form Yes .Keith -that was a sad thing/depression -His life was devastated when he developed a medical problem-He could no longer use his hands.
Grande Laurie no conocía esta canción,pero te juro que viendo tú reacción no he podido evitar una sonrisa.😊❤
Wonderful!!!
I saw them live back in 1972 at Bournemouth Winter Gardens. The track starts with Keith leaning into his grand piano and strumming the strings.
Trilogy is great too Poor Keith rip
If you want to hear the band's take on prog-jazz fusion you have to listen to WHEN THE APPLE BLOSSOMS BLOOM IN THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND I'LL BE YOUR VALENTINE..done as only ELP could Not only a great tune but also one with arguably the longest title ever LOL
As for the rabbit hole I recommend you start with the first album and do the rest in sequence. They do everything from rock, to jazz, classical interpretations/adaptations, to ballads & honkey tonk & blues to full-on orchestral pieces.
I followed Greg Lake when he left King crimson and formed this new band ... And ELP has been the top of my musical heap ever since.
"Is this a water sound? This is trippy". LOL. That's the idea.
The most dynamic of all bands. Soft to the hardest rock there is done tastefully and with the best musicianship. The first five albums by them are arguably the best 5 chronologically put together. Try “ From the Beginning, “Closer to Believing “, “The Barbarian “, Endless Enigma-Fugue-Endless Enigma p.2 all together.
Now you know why people from my era always thought Keith Emerson was the best keyboardist of 1970's rock!
Tied with Rick Wakeman of Yes. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧😁
He’s strumming the piano strings
Take A Pebble .. Keith was strumming the strings inside the piano. For some of it he was holding down certain keys like when you play a cord..
💗🧡💗❤💗Thank you💙💚💛🧡❤💕
Ostinato is what Keith Emerson, the piano player, was doing with his left hand. A repeated phrase played over and over while the right hand cannsolo over it. Besides being known as the greatest rock keyboardist, he was also famous for having one of the best left hands
Nice reaction. I hope you do get the chance to listen to it again on better equipment. The low frequency resonances from the piano and Greg’s bass are remarkable - deep and involving but not wall shaking - and I doubt if any earbuds would do that justice. Good speakers and a subwoofer are a must for this - in fact for just about all the songs on this album.
I really enjoyed watching you reacting to one of my favorite bands of all time. Also appreciate your mentioning Genesis and Jethro Tull. (Make sure to hear Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and Passion Play). and all early Genesis albums!
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Thanks
It's difficult to say what is typical ELP or what song best represents them due to their sheer diversity. The combination of rock, classical and jazz is what I really love and Emerson was not afraid to include dissonance, he never played it safe. Try the Barbarian, the opening track immediately before Take a Pebble. The huge contrast may surprise you!
If you really like this try The Nice doing their live interpretation of Tim Hardin's Hang On To A Dream, Keith Emersons piano playing is phenomenal.
"Progressive" encompasses an anything goes, mix time signatures, vary dynamics, and mix genres, as the artists creates.
Can I suggest a song, from someone sure you haven't heard? "Amor Fati" by Fabiola Simac. The official video is beautiful, as her vocals and violin. BTW I love the full ELP album!
the questioned instrument sounds like an Appalachian Autoharp like my grandma used to play
It was not. It was Keith stumming the strings inside the piano. Similar sound I agree.
@@Andrew-t6z Yep.
I would classify this music style as psychedelic. It has elements of jazz, classical and folk but over all vibe of the song is pure late 60s.
??? Care to clarify this comment? Psychedelic? Late 60's??? Who was doing this in the late 60s?
Greg Lake Singer in two albums of King Crimson .. Autodidact a Legend..
Regards From Chile.
Recommend check live the Sage beautiful acoustic guitar and sing ❤❤❤
Lake did have a guitar teacher in his youth - a man named Don Strike, who was also the guitar teacher for Al Stewart, Robert Fripp, and Andy Summers. There's some great info on him in Lake's autobiography "Lucky Man." It's a wonderful book!
Emerson lake and Palmer... Karn Evil 9 California Jam 1974 includes a high speed intense drum solo... Rondo .. .Knife Edge 2nd version because you get to see Keith use the original 1968 MOOG synthesizer... Toccata with the 1st ever recorded electric drum solo. That's just for starters.
Emerson, Lake and Palmer was their own genre! Same with Frank Zappa!!
Trilogy album please! Title track is genius.
Check out "Karn Evil 9." It's a half-hour sci-fi dystopia story at a frenetic pace! Then check out "Pirates." Totally epic!
The scraping sound is Keith striking the strings inside the piano.
I think Take a Pebble is about a romantic relationship that started out great but eventually went down the tubes and, in doing so, had a reverberating effect on both peoples' lives, mostly for the worse from the sound of it.
I hope you might listen to "I Believe in Father Christmas" ELP but really all Greg Lake.
psychedelic, fusion, jazz music
Please try Pirates from their Works Vol 1 double album
If no one has told you yet, the instrument you could not identify was keith emerson striking his Grand piano with his hand from the inside. Basically, playing like a harp. Sorry, I sent this comment before finishing your video.😅
Seksay fuzzy robe.
Karna evil 9 is perfect, you should check it out .
@Have a Barry Nice Day I wanna see your reaction to "A Little Bit More" by Dr. Hook. IMO, the best live cut of it on youtube is from an episode of Don Kirshner Rock Concert, 1976.
A LEAP from ELP to Dr. Hook ? 😂😂😂😂
@@markoliver630 If you had a record collection organized alphebetically, they might very well be right next to each other on the shelf.
What's the difference between a great recording engineer and programmer? Take a Pebble.
Se non ci fossero stati ELP io adesso sarei tutta un'altra persona (e sicuramente peggiore).
You must have been reincarnated, from the late 70’s cause you would have fit in a lot
It's jazz.
Prog isn't a genre, it's an opinion.
Symphonic prog..
Keith developed a medical condition that took away his ability to play anymore. He committed suicide---very sad-he was a great pianist Barry Brian Birch
What people need to appreciate, is that Kieth Emerson had more talent, musical knowledge and ability in one of his fingers, on one of his compositions, on any one day than most bands, all members combined over their entire career and album output. His choice of chords and melodies was outstanding and unique. Total class! It is a complete shame that as he began to have trouble with his arm, the jealous scum on the internet teased and insulted him while he battled with his ailment. Imagine his horror as he realized losing his ability to play as he had been. I can only wish the same horror to these people who ridiculed and tormented him, contributing to his reasons for suicide. Nobody will ever match his incredible musicianship and showmanship! He took the same energy of Jimi Hendrix and applied it to the keyboard, with a bottle of fine liquor and stacks of Hi-Watts and Leslies!
And knives!!