Most people don't realize how difficult this is to play. Bass in one hand piano in the other. Its borderline musical genius. Especially this song. Amazing
For a keyboard player with “classical training” and a love of the Blues it’s actually not that difficult and is hugely enjoyable to play. The “genius” was In Manzarek coming up with it in the first place. It’s hard to explain why it’s so good - there’s a simplicity combined with some sort of primal energy that just works. This goes for a lot of great music. I played keyboards in an amateur Doors tribute band in the early 90’s. Least mentioned Doors song that deserves more recognition: Peace Frog. There’s something very unique about The Doors and for me they were one of the best blues bands ever. I’ve no interest in the Jim Morrison idolisation, only the music. By the way, if you want to witness true technical genius watch/listen to Charlie Hunter play funky bass and guitar simultaneously on his hybrid guitar. It’s truly astonishing. I’d say near impossible…..and he plays as if it’s a walk in the park.
The original recording of Light My Fire is slowed down in the album, but I noticed that here he even played the record at an slightly faster speed to compensate for the half tone difference! So this sounds just like The Doors must have sounded when it was recorded! What a treat to see this mate doing this bit!!! hats off. True dedication, devotion and talent. I'm seeing him doing something I've always dreamt doing just about every time I hear the song ever since I was a teenager.
PLEASE! Do this cover again with modern recording equipment! I’ve been watching this video over and over again for 7 Years!! It’s the best on UA-cam! I can only imagine how much more amazing this would be with some proper Cameras or Mics!
To me, that keyboard combo will always be the sound of the Doors. Although session men were brought in for several songs on the first album, the Fender Piano Bass was used on this cut, which was just backed up by Bruce Botnick in a recent Mojo issue. It's such an other-wordly sound; I was fascinated by it as a lad and still am today, and the Vox Continental's just the icing on the cake. Thanks so much for posting this!
Very cool that younger people dig the creative genius of music in an era where individuality, talent, and creativity usually trumped gimmickry. Most of the top rock bands of that era did not sound and look alike. These days...most of the pop stuff sounds the same as anything being put out by other bands. Nice vid and nice playing!
you're a GENIUS !!!! everytime i listened to manzarek solo, i used to think "wow, nobody could play this so good, sound like him, by making the notes fly around your head before enter into it". but when i see (and listen of course) the way you do it... We're not worthy ! ^_^
Hey Joe, i think you hear the pitch difference. On the CD "The best of the Doors" (which i use here) they kept the original speed of Light my fire (It's in A originally) On most other commercial CD's they pitched song lower to Ab.
The vintage organs just rock, but they don't rock as much as you. You are the man dude, you're in the freaking zone. I wish I could play a 1% as good as you play
You've got it to perfection. Especially with the Vox, man... You even have the solo down perfectly. I'm guessing you transcribed it... Seeing as though there aren't any actual written solo's... well as far as I know at least. In any case, best UA-cam cover I have seen.
Serenities, the more I watch you, you have definitely got Ray down.. you have his head shaking thing going on..just like Ray did. Excellent job on this and all the songs you've done of the Doors! RIP JIM.
I still own both a Single Keyboard Vox Continental and a Dual Keyboard Vox Super Continental. Playing in a Rock Band back in the day '65-68 I also owned a Farfisa Combo Compact. Sitting in my living room to this day is a Hammond B3. Its a shame but all are just sitting untouched for years. Some of my favorite groups back in the day whose songs we loved to play (Strawberry Alarm Clock, ? and the Mysterians, The Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Paul Revere And The Raiders)just to name a few.
I can play like every Doors song, but only right hand! And I can do the left hand, but If I try to put them together hell breaks loose, good thing my band has a bassist :P. But this guy here is a God amongst men, this guy is one of the best on UA-cam.
Oh man! I was always amazed at Ray playing the bass lines along with his keyboard solos and backing. You not only have the gear but know just what to do with it. Nice work!
Vintage combo organs are addictive. I have 3, Vox, Gibson and a Farfisa Compact. Serenities does these organs more justice than I do. Man, you've got some chops!
Hey dude, EXCELLENT touch! I just LOVE the original Vox and Fender Rhodes Piano Bass instruments. --A former B3/Minimoog rock dude turned church pianist.
I have both an Italian and an English Continental. The English Continental has weighted wood keys that are laminated with plastic (that's why to the naked eye both types of Continentals look like they have plastic keys). The Italian Continental has plastic keys mounted (glued) on spring-loaded metal bars. Even though Italian Continentals are historicallyless reliable, I've had mine for 17 years and it just survived a tour in Spain...
Most people don't realize how difficult this is to play. Bass in one hand piano in the other. Its borderline musical genius. Especially this song. Amazing
I think the Howard Keyboard made the combo as to eliminate the inconvenient Fender Rhodes Bass piano on top of the Vox Continental organ.
For a keyboard player with “classical training” and a love of the Blues it’s actually not that difficult and is hugely enjoyable to play. The “genius” was In Manzarek coming up with it in the first place. It’s hard to explain why it’s so good - there’s a simplicity combined with some sort of primal energy that just works. This goes for a lot of great music. I played keyboards in an amateur Doors tribute band in the early 90’s. Least mentioned Doors song that deserves more recognition: Peace Frog. There’s something very unique about The Doors and for me they were one of the best blues bands ever. I’ve no interest in the Jim Morrison idolisation, only the music. By the way, if you want to witness true technical genius watch/listen to Charlie Hunter play funky bass and guitar simultaneously on his hybrid guitar. It’s truly astonishing. I’d say near impossible…..and he plays as if it’s a walk in the park.
I don't do drugs but i swear i was higher than an airplane when i was watching you play that solo.
My god ikr!
Eight Miles High?
Yeah, it was stranger than Known.
😆
Ray Manzarek is dead so rest in eternal peace, but new Ray Manzarek is born and I'm glad :) Excelent playing ! my unknown friend !
All hail, Ray 2.0 :)
Thank you all for the great comments! I really enjoyed playing this piece.
The original recording of Light My Fire is slowed down in the album, but I noticed that here he even played the record at an slightly faster speed to compensate for the half tone difference! So this sounds just like The Doors must have sounded when it was recorded!
What a treat to see this mate doing this bit!!! hats off.
True dedication, devotion and talent.
I'm seeing him doing something I've always dreamt doing just about every time I hear the song ever since I was a teenager.
PLEASE! Do this cover again with modern recording equipment! I’ve been watching this video over and over again for 7 Years!! It’s the best on UA-cam! I can only imagine how much more amazing this would be with some proper Cameras or Mics!
In terms of accuracy to the original its not the best, but i own both of these instruments i should upload a cover
I uploaded the short version
I'm a Hammond, Mellotron guy. It's great to see someone who knows how to rock the old boards.
amazing! this guy playes this flawless and without missing a single key.
To me, that keyboard combo will always be the sound of the Doors. Although session men were brought in for several songs on the first album, the Fender Piano Bass was used on this cut, which was just backed up by Bruce Botnick in a recent Mojo issue. It's such an other-wordly sound; I was fascinated by it as a lad and still am today, and the Vox Continental's just the icing on the cake. Thanks so much for posting this!
Very cool that younger people dig the creative genius of music in an era where individuality, talent, and creativity usually trumped gimmickry. Most of the top rock bands of that era did not sound and look alike. These days...most of the pop stuff sounds the same as anything being put out by other bands. Nice vid and nice playing!
this is medicine for the soul
Dude, it sound exactly like the original! Great job man!
Who's going to 'thumbs down' this for fuck's sake?
+PJToxophilus wesserparaquat
Theres a volatile combination of jealous and moronic people out there, unfortunately.
this guy is amazing!
he plays like ray and even looks like him!
just throw on some glasses and shake your head a bit more and your spot on!
You brought Jim from the dead with that!!
When you can duplicate Rays playing as good as this , it makes all the time you spent practicing worth it ..Great Job Man !!
I could watch this all day.
Absolutely completely and totally awsome. Complete, total, genuine, crystal, perfection.
the truest replication of this great song I have seen on UA-cam
Perfect songs need perfect covers. Bravo!
you're a GENIUS !!!! everytime i listened to manzarek solo, i used to think "wow, nobody could play this so good, sound like him, by making the notes fly around your head before enter into it". but when i see (and listen of course) the way you do it...
We're not worthy ! ^_^
Hey Joe, i think you hear the pitch difference. On the CD "The best of the Doors" (which i use here) they kept the original speed of Light my fire (It's in A originally) On most other commercial CD's they pitched song lower to Ab.
Authentic organ, rhodes, and sideburns...perfect!
The vintage organs just rock, but they don't rock as much as you. You are the man dude, you're in the freaking zone. I wish I could play a 1% as good as you play
You sir, give a young boy something to aspire to be like. Thank you.
this makes me so happy.
Well, I was thinkin that nobody could play it as good as Ray, but now I know I was wrong. pure genius
Wow, this is great ! I didn't think I'd ever see or hear these jems again ! *****
dude, this guy is freaking ammazing! I really enjoy every piece of work. I so wish Jim was alive QQ.
you've got to FEEL the music to do this....JUST AMAZING! Congratulations!
Of all the pop keyboard pieces to master, this is the one. Well done.
Great organ--great song -great playing -Thanks ------
simply love that continental sound !
Nailed it !! You even look like Ray.
Well done young grasshopper I liked it and it brought back memories
Mama mia! I get weak from sheer ecstasy each time I listen to this! Wish I could play even half as well. This guy is really a star. Excellent!
This dude can pass for Ray Manzarek, almost. I dug the hell out of this!!!
Worthy of the great Ray Manzerik himself...awesome,just awesome!
I have no idea how anyone can disassociate their hands like that. You have a skill, for sure.
You've got it to perfection. Especially with the Vox, man... You even have the solo down perfectly. I'm guessing you transcribed it... Seeing as though there aren't any actual written solo's... well as far as I know at least. In any case, best UA-cam cover I have seen.
wow...there are no words to describe the awesomeness of this video
Excelente e impresionante interpretación, no lo hubiera sido tanto sin esos teclados de excelente sonido y calidad... Felicidades!!!
Serenities, the more I watch you, you have definitely got Ray down.. you have his head shaking thing going on..just like Ray did.
Excellent job on this and all the songs you've done of the Doors! RIP JIM.
Ray & Jim would be proud! AWESOME job.
Very talented and enjoyable to listen to you play - I wish I could play this song just as well.
Dude this is friggin amazing........ I'm so jealous that you actually have a vox and Fender Rhodes piano bass! Speechless this is just epic!
I still own both a Single Keyboard Vox Continental and a Dual Keyboard Vox Super Continental. Playing in a Rock Band back in the day '65-68 I also owned a Farfisa Combo Compact. Sitting in my living room to this day is a Hammond B3. Its a shame but all are just sitting untouched for years. Some of my favorite groups back in the day whose songs we loved to play (Strawberry Alarm Clock, ? and the Mysterians, The Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Paul Revere And The Raiders)just to name a few.
I can play like every Doors song, but only right hand! And I can do the left hand, but If I try to put them together hell breaks loose, good thing my band has a bassist :P. But this guy here is a God amongst men, this guy is one of the best on UA-cam.
this is just simply amazing!!!
man finally *.* this is the version i can play , all the other users makes covers from the "LIVE" version , but that here is great :D
Oh man!
I was always amazed at Ray playing the bass lines along with his keyboard solos and backing.
You not only have the gear but know just what to do with it.
Nice work!
Excellent job!!
Best Light My Fire on piano I've seen yet!!!
this guy is a KING
Perfect in every way!
Ray showed his talent in the sixties, he doesn't need to show it now...He's a living legend
Vintage combo organs are addictive. I have 3, Vox, Gibson and a Farfisa Compact.
Serenities does these organs more justice than I do. Man, you've got some chops!
note perfect...excellent well done...never heard it so near to the original...fantastic thanks for posting......
EXCELLENT....I actually saw Ray the other day in Santa Monica.
Marvelous performance! I enjoyed it very much, thank you!
Michel (Holland, Europe)
Ray would be very pleased.
I thought the same; nice playing.
outstanding......5 stars all around!
Outstanding performance!
Perfection .... this....
UnReal..... this....
Can't believe.. this
Better than original ...this.
THIS is it....
this should have 10 million views. well done
Absolutely stunning
Awesome job! Sounds just like the original! Even the solo is SPOT ON! Super nice flow :)
That's one hell of a groovy peformance, man.
Absolutely shagadelic, Oh Yeah, baby,yeah!!
Master of the keyboard!! cool!!
Beyond awesome!
Absolutely amazing man, you do the Doors justice with your playing. I think Ray would be proud
Its a good cover, but some parts are not accurate to the original song
excelent! great attention to detail, the brand of a great musician!
this a hard piece to play, hard beat
cheers man!
what u tube is all about.... v talented man I love the sound of the vox continental organ.
Thanks for this lovely rendition of a great number!
Killer! Love the sound of the Vox Continental. Thanks for the post.
Awesome man!
Ray Manzarek would be proud.
simply amazing
fabulous, a joy to watch
by far the best version ive seen on youtube!
As a bass player, I have always loved The Doors...no matter they didn´t needed us, only Jerry Scheff at the end, lol...
wow. I'm super impressed. Almost couldn't tell the difference.
Put some glasses on, and you'd be Ray.
wireless rims, too. The Professor!
That is truly awesome! Really nice, actually beyond that , WOW wish I could play like that.
Amazing...!!! And you got lots more clips to watch! Awesome!!!!
you right ,.RAY, Jim all!! this is the song men!! it rocks!!!
I have realized only one word can summarize you, Beast.
Hey dude, EXCELLENT touch! I just LOVE the original Vox and Fender Rhodes Piano Bass instruments. --A former B3/Minimoog rock dude turned church pianist.
BTW, WHO are you??? Please let us find more material from you.
so great and fantastic great player thanks so much!!!!! god bless ray manzarek!!!!!
RIP, true genius and we all knew (and heard) it
Hypno-coolness....just as it should be. fine work!!
I have both an Italian and an English Continental. The English Continental has weighted wood keys that are laminated with plastic (that's why to the naked eye both types of Continentals look like they have plastic keys). The Italian Continental has plastic keys mounted (glued) on spring-loaded metal bars. Even though Italian Continentals are historicallyless reliable, I've had mine for 17 years and it just survived a tour in Spain...
Hammond B3...aww. I wish I could play one of those. Hey, you take care and be blessed too!
Waw, quel travail ! Impeccable, je te tire mon 🎩
Way back in the summer of '69 I used to play this on a Vox drawbar organ which looks just like he's playing here.
seriously who didn't rate this video 5? this is one of the best (if it isn't the best) The Doors cover on youtube! RATE IT 5! Grande Manzarek
Manzarek would be PROUD of this!! Well Done!
I'm a bass player and I love Ray Manzarek's left hand!
congratulations from Spain.the sound´s wonderfull.
this video has been added to my faves!!!
So good. You were in the zone!
great performance
this is great
pretty cool that its memorized