Rob, just fantastic. I was in a band 40 years ago in East Boston, MA, and this was our signature song. No one could play it like us. One of our lead singers could sing it just like Jim Morrison. I sent this link to our surviving band members and they all loved it. Brought joy and tears to their eyes. Thanks for the nostalgia.
You make it look easy, the way your fingers move so smoothly from one note to the next. I just know that if I tried to play it, I'd soon make it look impossible to play at all, let alone well. Beautifully done, friend :)
Superb. I've never understood how they make it so easy to play such a complicated instrument. I look at his two hands executing those piano chords, and I'm in complete awe.
wow, this sounds very accurate. I absolutely love rock songs with organ. I think organ and synthesizer belong in rock music, and sadly, so called modern rock rejected them for the most part. So we are left with rock with minimal textures that sounds totally uncreative. Last time I remember liking a modern rock song was something from Jack White. Anyway, thanks for this enjoyable video. I own the Motif XF which I use to make my own music with and is my centerpiece of my setup ( I have to sequence my music because I can't play live well enough, and because I usually have 6+ tracks.) It's a total champ of a synth, and makes it so easy to drive my Prophet 12, Access Virus and Waldorf Blofeld.) It's pattern sequencer is so flexible. The new Montage is not a replacement for the Motif due to the lack of the pattern sequencer ( sorry, am rambling and off topic I imagine :)
Only about 3% of keyboardists can play this song correctly because the chords are so complex. And to play the baseline, A-C-E-B-D-F#, over and over again with your left hand makes it even harder.
yeh...no. Your average pub musician might have difficulty, but most trained musicians should have no trouble with it. Composing the song and coming up with the solo as the Doors did, then yes, genius!
@@calatria2949i never understood how people have trouble with coming up with solos like back in highschool me and my mates would just smoke pot then hum a “solo” in the songs scale then convert it into real life like its literally not that difficult you have to be a grade A retard if you cant come up with a solo
Try going on Riffstation.com to learn and play along . I spend hours on Riffstation, playing along. They provide the video clips [which you can find on UA-cam] and chords and we can do with it as we like.........We don't need sheet music for this. That will be good for ear-training. It's much better to develop your ear. You will thus most likely to discover you wonderfull talents.........
There might be a computer program that Rob on the Keys could connect to his organ that could produce a written score of what he plays. If so, Rob on the Keys could be paid much money by selling the score to organists who want to learn the organ part in "Light My Fire" who can read music!
JESUS! I have to agree with just about everyone on here. Un fricking believable! I would fricking give anything to be able to do what you do man! Awesome job!!
he visto a otros pianistas interpretando este tema , pero a ti es al que mas claro veo los cambios , a ver si así me puede empezar a sonar, gracias , un saludo
It's crazy watching the fingers move and the span of some of the chords and playing bass line with other hand ray manzarek was a fantastic musician I think live Ray and John were the most consistent Nice work mate
Great and awesome tutorial. I've wanted to play this since I was 13 and now my band is going for it. I am a guitarist primarily and fake keyboardist, but your video has pushed me into taking this on. Again, my thanks. Steve
I just watched a tutorial on this minutes ago and found this video... the tutorial I found was really good and all, but this is amazing- not only played perfectly, but exactly the song.
I'm not a keyboard player but this is the one of two tunes i've ever tried to learn. Your performance of this is dead on and I'm going to use it to correct my mistakes. Thanks for posting this. 5*
That was so great. Thanks. I've seen Ray Manzarek perform this a few times but he never does it the same any time. It's all improvised on the spot I guess, or he just likes to see how he can change it up each time to keep it interesting for himself. Playing it the exact same way for forty some years would really get to be a drag. Hard to believe but some of his performances are an improvement over the original recording.
Hey Rob! I just LOVE the job you did on this number! You are very inspiring, what a difficult and long song to transition through. Truly amazing and keep up the good work. We want to see you now! Makes me want to get my keyboard out right now and get busy!
You have a sensational cadence, this song is an icon in rock, and I see that you interpret it in a masterly way. You can see the hours and hours of rehearsal in your execution ... In good time, congratulations !!!
BRILLIANT! Well done Rob, you're a talented player! And THANK YOU for publishing this, I've been trying to work the intro out on my own for months (off & on)!! Should have come to YT sooner. Even with 12 years of piano lessons behind me I still prefer to watch someone who knows how already. So congrats again and thank you for this inspiration, you're a star!! :)
Dude, I have always liked this song, but I never knew how complicated the ketboard stuff was until I saw this video, great job and it sounded spot on ;)
This is excellent! I have tried to learn this song for a while now. This video is great because the organ is louder therefore I can hear it better and the view of the camera is great because I can see the keys. This is awesome man. Keep up the good work! :)
Fantastic work man!!! You opened my eyes and made me realize that when I played this song 3 years ago I just played half of the awesomeness you unveiled here!! :) So much to learn! Need to get back to it! Awesome stuff!! God bless :)
Really amazing ! I just got back from a cover band of The Doors but i gotta admit, as i'm watching this it's like i'm watching Manzarek playing ... Excellent work, continue.
Great job rob ! I have never heard anyone play it EXACTLY like ray did but you're very close the only place I think people lose it is where robbies playing the guitar and ray is now in the background with rythym but these are only subtle differences AGAIN GREAT JOB rob and thanks Ive learned by watching you
rob, your a star ...ive been trying to figure out whats going on keys wise underneath the guitar solo and youve nailed it !! from one player to another THANKYOU ...John
Thanks for the reply. Hope I didn't sound harsh when I said 'I call BS' on you being self taught, after I read it again it seems harsh but I centainly didn't mean it to be. I'm just amazed by your playing...It really is awesome, I could listen to it all day. Once again thank you for answering my question and please keep posting new vids. Your new fan, Steve
Rob, just fantastic. I was in a band 40 years ago in East Boston, MA, and this was our signature song. No one could play it like us. One of our lead singers could sing it just like Jim Morrison. I sent this link to our surviving band members and they all loved it. Brought joy and tears to their eyes. Thanks for the nostalgia.
Rock on man ✌️
Ray Manzarek is a genius.... How the hell did he compose the solo.....
Better than any guitar solo in any song in the world.
Jim composed the solo
I think he just played what sounded good to him
You make it look easy, the way your fingers move so smoothly from one note to the next. I just know that if I tried to play it, I'd soon make it look impossible to play at all, let alone well. Beautifully done, friend :)
Thanks for the kind words!
Superb. I've never understood how they make it so easy to play such a complicated instrument. I look at his two hands executing those piano chords, and I'm in complete awe.
You get the spirit of the song. Beautiful !
One of the greatest melodies and he killed it. Well done. Very talented.
this video is the best light my fire keyboard cover
The doors is the new classical music
man you played this keyboard on this song so perfect Bravo 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
wow, this sounds very accurate. I absolutely love rock songs with organ. I think organ and synthesizer belong in rock music, and sadly, so called modern rock rejected them for the most part. So we are left with rock with minimal textures that sounds totally uncreative. Last time I remember liking a modern rock song was something from Jack White. Anyway, thanks for this enjoyable video. I own the Motif XF which I use to make my own music with and is my centerpiece of my setup ( I have to sequence my music because I can't play live well enough, and because I usually have 6+ tracks.) It's a total champ of a synth, and makes it so easy to drive my Prophet 12, Access Virus and Waldorf Blofeld.) It's pattern sequencer is so flexible. The new Montage is not a replacement for the Motif due to the lack of the pattern sequencer ( sorry, am rambling and off topic I imagine :)
Michael Bauers YES' RICK WAKEMAN WAS ALSO VERY TALENTED
i guess that's because it's hard to play like ray manzarek, rick wakeman or keith emerson 😅
Only about 3% of keyboardists can play this song correctly because the chords are so complex. And to play the baseline, A-C-E-B-D-F#, over and over again with your left hand makes it even harder.
I am included in that 3%
yeh...no. Your average pub musician might have difficulty, but most trained musicians should have no trouble with it. Composing the song and coming up with the solo as the Doors did, then yes, genius!
@@calatria2949i never understood how people have trouble with coming up with solos like back in highschool me and my mates would just smoke pot then hum a “solo” in the songs scale then convert it into real life like its literally not that difficult you have to be a grade A retard if you cant come up with a solo
@@calatria2949Actually i’ve met more highly qualified musicians that can’t play this song properly than those who actually can
Excelente maestro...!!!
I really want to learn this solo.
Cool! Wish I could do that.
Try going on Riffstation.com to learn and play along . I spend hours on Riffstation, playing along. They provide the video clips [which you can find on UA-cam] and chords and we can do with it as we like.........We don't need sheet music for this. That will be good for ear-training. It's much better to develop your ear. You will thus most likely to discover you wonderfull talents.........
There might be a computer program that Rob on the Keys could connect to his organ that could produce a written score of what he plays. If so, Rob on the Keys could be paid much money by selling the score to organists who want to learn the organ part in "Light My Fire" who can read music!
"HE SAID IT, I CANT BELIEVE HE SAID IT ON NATIONAL T.V!"
James Shaw what’s that from?
Abel Klerkx the doors movie .... wow I posted this seven years ago? lol
@@Bohemian-Gent 7 years goes by quick eh?
@@Bohemian-Gent ha!
great version, love the tone, almost exact,
john elton Thank you! I feel like the tone was better on my WTMO video though!
Its close, but it dosent have the bite of a VOX Continental
Ray would not have done it better himself👌
10/10 performances just wow
Insanely good!
15 yrs ago and has just popped up on my feed in West London, U.K.😮. Top drawer!
JESUS! I have to agree with just about everyone on here. Un fricking believable! I would fricking give anything to be able to do what you do man! Awesome job!!
Now that's what I'm talking about!! Pure and simple awesome delivery. You're the man ....."you the man!"
Beautiful.
Dude, take a bow after playing that. I love the solo with its mesmerizing base phrase repeated over and over.
he visto a otros pianistas interpretando este tema ,
pero a ti es al que mas claro veo los cambios , a ver si así me puede empezar a sonar, gracias , un saludo
WHAT A TALENT !!!
Thanks Kristi !!
@@RobOnTheKeys My pleasure !!!
That was amazing. Manzarek himself never played it the same way twice.
Can't stop watching this it's too good
It's crazy watching the fingers move and the span of some of the chords and playing bass line with other hand ray manzarek was a fantastic musician I think live Ray and John were the most consistent
Nice work mate
I am obssesed with your work!! I love it!!
Great and awesome tutorial. I've wanted to play this since I was 13 and now my band is going for it. I am a guitarist primarily and fake keyboardist, but your video has pushed me into taking this on. Again, my thanks. Steve
Wow, man! Now that's amazing play. Congratulations. You must have loads of fun playing like that.
Very accurate performance!
Firstly, congratulations.
Secondly, thank you very much.
Thank you!
Manzarek is a genius and you are second to none.
I just watched a tutorial on this minutes ago and found this video... the tutorial I found was really good and all, but this is amazing- not only played perfectly, but exactly the song.
without a doubt,,,,,,,,,,,best cover I've EVER heard,,,makes me wish I had listen in music classes,,,dam,,you didn't miss a beat!!!!
Really excellent work. This has prompted me to throw my transcription in the bin and start over.
Amazing!
WOW! You blew me away with that performance. Awesome job!
Awesome indeed!!!
I'm not a keyboard player but this is the one of two tunes i've ever tried to learn. Your performance of this is dead on and I'm going to use it to correct my mistakes. Thanks for posting this. 5*
Excellent
That was so great. Thanks. I've seen Ray Manzarek perform this a few times but he never does it the same any time. It's all improvised on the spot I guess, or he just likes to see how he can change it up each time to keep it interesting for himself. Playing it the exact same way for forty some years would really get to be a drag. Hard to believe but some of his performances are an improvement over the original recording.
Hey Rob! I just LOVE the job you did on this number! You are very inspiring, what a difficult and long song to transition through. Truly amazing and keep up the good work. We want to see you now! Makes me want to get my keyboard out right now and get busy!
Corrine Abel Thanks for the kind words!
best version on youtube! you're definately on point..MIDI!!!
I always come back to this video so good
Thank you, glad you enjoy it!
You have a sensational cadence, this song is an icon in rock, and I see that you interpret it in a masterly way. You can see the hours and hours of rehearsal in your execution ... In good time, congratulations !!!
BRILLIANT! Well done Rob, you're a talented player! And THANK YOU for publishing this, I've been trying to work the intro out on my own for months (off & on)!! Should have come to YT sooner. Even with 12 years of piano lessons behind me I still prefer to watch someone who knows how already. So congrats again and thank you for this inspiration, you're a star!! :)
Absolutely the best cover on UA-cam!!!
You really set the video on fire! 🤙🔥❤
I have only favorited 3 covers of songs out of the several hundred Favorites I have and you are one of them. This is ace!
Sounds Amazing..... You are fantastic...
OMG i was lucky enough to play on a real VOX continental. This sounds exactly the same. ROCK ON MAN. A The Doors fan
Dude, I have always liked this song, but I never knew how complicated the ketboard stuff was until I saw this video, great job and it sounded spot on ;)
This is excellent! I have tried to learn this song for a while now. This video is great because the organ is louder therefore I can hear it better and the view of the camera is great because I can see the keys. This is awesome man. Keep up the good work! :)
best cover i´ve ever seen so far :) great work
Spot on! I'm still working on the move from the F chord idea to the Bd(?) to resolve on the A chord. You're awesome. Thank you for posting.
Bella la tastiera che ha il suono proprio come il Vox continental
Fantastic work man!!! You opened my eyes and made me realize that when I played this song 3 years ago I just played half of the awesomeness you unveiled here!! :) So much to learn! Need to get back to it! Awesome stuff!! God bless :)
Really amazing ! I just got back from a cover band of The Doors but i gotta admit, as i'm watching this it's like i'm watching Manzarek playing ... Excellent work, continue.
you are the man...lookit how fluid, calm, cool, collected...nailed to man a 10
The best cover I've ever seen. Great job!
An excellent and good good job, it' s amazing!!!
The motif xs7 have a great sound of vox continental!
Great job rob ! I have never heard anyone play it EXACTLY like ray did but you're very close the only place I think people lose it is where robbies playing the guitar and ray is now in the background with rythym but these are only subtle differences AGAIN GREAT JOB rob and thanks Ive learned by watching you
this is incredible im going to try to relearn the way i learned it to match your way
dude you are just awesome. thank so much for that piece of work.
That's wonderful man!!! Gives the inspiration that a beginner keyboardist like me needs. Keep it up.
Thanks a Thousand times,this is GREAT,what tallent,this is favorite song of all times.
That's absolutely great!
Wow. That was good. Thanks for posting it.
Man this is beautiful
Just what I was looking for...thank you! Very well done.
I agree with Johnny Almeida. This is awesome.
Very nice! Just yours hands and unobstructed keys. No BS. Love it.
you sir are gifted
rob, your a star ...ive been trying to figure out whats going on keys wise underneath the guitar solo and youve nailed it !! from one player to another THANKYOU ...John
More please!!!
Damn incredible
Wow!! Fantastic job, my friend. That was epic.
Thanks!! :)
Excellent and I now feel so inspired - great job, great version - love it!!
thanks a lot duuuuude!!!
I really love how you play that song!!!
You HAVE CHANGED my LIFE .....
Very accurate version!!! Cheers from Argentina.
Thanks for the reply. Hope I didn't sound harsh when I said 'I call BS' on you being self taught, after I read it again it seems harsh but I centainly didn't mean it to be. I'm just amazed by your playing...It really is awesome, I could listen to it all day.
Once again thank you for answering my question and please keep posting new vids. Your new fan, Steve
This is spot on, well done.
Excelente maestro...!!!
Great Performance!! I really liked it!!
How does this not have 1 million plus views..
maybe someday lol
If Ray Manzarek (The Doors' Organist/Pianist) hears this wonderful cover, he will for sure be proud of you!...Great Job :D
This is talent. I am absolutely blown away.
Spot on. Keep up the great work!
I liked it very much!!! Very good RobOnThekeys!!!
Dude!!!! So sick!!! Great job!
very nice playing! excellent stuff
sounds wonderful and I cant believe im saying this being I love ray so much
great job man it takes a lot to impress me but you did
Good work! The above view really show your chops which I can rip off to help my playing. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely Amazing! Well done on the transcription.
Best cover ever !
This guy is AMAZING
This is really good! Great Cover. You do it as close to Manzarek as anyone.
great job man, and great song. has an old computer game feel to it almost.
Nailed it buddy, Ray would be proud!
every single note from beginning to end! perfect. are you ray? watchh zachs new and improved super short show