KANSAS - The Pinnacle - (Cover By MELANIE MAU & MARTIN SCHNELLA)
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- Опубліковано 10 лис 2015
- #kansasband #kansas #acoustic
This is our 2nd Kansas Cover. It is mostly arranged for Acoustic Guitar.
We really dig the music of Kansas and we are very proud to have some special guests here this time.
Leo Margarit of Pain Of Salvation on Drums and Vocals, and Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile, Seven Steps To The Green Door, Faming Row) on Saxophones.
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Credits:
Kansas - The Pinnacle (from the album Masque 1975)
music & lyrics by: Kerry Livgren
Arranged by: Martin Schnella & Melanie Mau
Melanie Mau: Vocals
Martin Schnella: Vocals, Acoustic- & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar
Leo Margarit: Gig Pig Drums, Vocals
Marek Arnold: Saxophones
Recorded, mixed & mastered @ Overlodge Recording Studio, Germany 2015 by Marton Schnella
Filmed by: Marc Philip Ginolas & Martin Schnella
Video by: Marc Philip Ginolas
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We thank the band KANSAS for their great music and their inspiration!
such a good arrangement...this version proves more and more the brilliance of Kerry Livgren.
The word "cover" does not do this piece justice. Kansas has been my band for over 40 years and this was simply wonderful. You have done a great honor to yourselves and my band. Thank You.
Agree.
Totally agree
This is just an incredible interpretation of one the most brilliant songs recorded by one of America's most brilliant bands. Everything about this video is wonderful.
I've been a huge Kansas fan since I first heard Left Overture in 1976 (13 years old). I clicked on this video out of curiosity, with low expectations and I was blown away by the talent of these folks!!! It sent chills down my spine and almost brought me to tears. Just Awesome!!! The video and sound are super well done as well. And it really demonstrates the complexity of Kerry Livgren's song writing. Please let me know if you guys ever perform in Portland, OR!!!
thank you so much :)
Me too bro. It touched my heart deeply.
Excelente Martin Schnella
Agreed 100% Hats off to you talented people for performing a lesser known Kansas song in such a great way. I've also been a Kansas fan for quite a long time (since Audio Visions 1980) and I know that you guys nailed it here!
I think you guys did an awesome job. This is coming from a huge Kansas fan and I have literally aged and grown up with Kansas and was in contact with Dave Hope for years. I was right there in the 70's attending their concerts. I have every album they have recorded and I've listened for over 40 years... they are my favorite band. You did an excellent job but nobody can compete or compare to the vocal mastery of Steve Walsh. I'm sorry... this is Kansas's art and their song. I just couldn't do the vocals... the rest of it is tolerated but...
Being a Kansas connoisseur for almost 40 years, I was blown away by your cover. Well, well done. You all have tremendous talent!
Dave Senor thank you so much 😀
brought tears to my eyes.
Is my favourite song of Kansas! It looks great, congratulations ! Sorry by my terrible english, I 'm a poor man from Brazil that never had a good language teacher !
I was born in Kansas, loved this album when it came out. Was the soundtrack to much of my high school years. It's my favorite song of theirs, and you guys blew my mind. BRAVO.
I saw Kansas in Milwaukee last July great concert, but some loud drunks were actually louder than Kansas. I am a guitarist, but have only played Dust in the Wind or Carry on Wayward Son. This was a totally different level.
Kansas would be proud! Awesome.
Fantastic cover of probably the greatest song Kansas ever created. Bravo!
By the way: I re-posted your FB link on my page and RICH WILLIAMS liked it :-)
Great. Young guys making justice for Kansas deserves justice of a much bigger audience.
Would love to hear you guys cover “Song for America” or “The Wall”. :-)
I keep coming back to listen to this fantastic cover. Beautiful.
Yes. Yes. Yes. More. More. More.
Just ..... Takes my breath away... and brings tears... yes! Fantastic cover EVERYONE! Now I'm going to listen to every second of it again!
Len Audsley .... Our Virtual Kansas....
Been a Kansas fan since the first album. I'm not easily impressed. Have heard many cover bands try do this. This is by far the best I've heard. So yes I stand impressed. Hope to hear more form you.
GUYS THIS IS NUTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!
Wow... Just wow.. Wonderful... Amazing!
Wonderfully and faithfully done. Absolutely no easy feat. True epic American music. ♡
This never gets old, and will continue to stand the test of time. Magnificent Kerry Livgren
Thank you so much ☺️
Klasse instrumentiert, gesungen und die Seele dieses Songs eingefangen.
Soul Music
I'm a 57 year old grown man and every time I see this video I start choking up and almost crying in awe. One reason why is I screwed my life up and I also didn't have parents to encourage me and I look back and see how happy people are that know how to play music to play an instrument to write lyrics that have meaning I sit back and I'm what the hell did I do my life I could have been doing this if I really put my mind to it. If I Only Had some positive influences around me when I was younger it could have been a reality. The satisfaction someone gets when they can play an instrument with such Authority and Clarity and professionalism you can't beat that feeling I'm sure I've never known that feeling but I can only imagine it's probably better than sex cuz it last a hell of a lot longer. God bless you guys for what you do God bless Kansas for putting out the original music and all the other musicians.
Wow! Thank you for your words! This is really emotional! Best regards to you!!
Tears flowing the way you kids paid homage to such a great band and a great song. Really well done.
Thank you very much ❤
I cry every time I watch on the TV,I can't believe the level of skill and my God,the production is unbelievable, just utterly fantastic guys...
Goosebumps...
You are are playing the Bach of the 20th century. Thanks Kerry
#KANSASforRockHall2021 #KANSASThrowingMountains
Einer der (für mich) geilsten Songs aller Zeiten....ich verneige mich vor euch.....mit viel Liebe....Hansi
Danke lieber Hansi! 😊
WHY DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 62K VIEWS?! Amazing! Excellent! Incredible! I love all their covers!
Covering sacred ground.... EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FUKIN EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!
Outstanding! You've gone where few have dared to go.
Simply amazing. Love the female vocals. Thanks for keeping this music alive!
Again your "cover" is a go to for the original... You guys bring out depth to masterpieces. What is so interesting is the vocals bring new meanings to the lyrics...
Or maybe I'm just old.... I appreciate everything that y'all do! This One and a few others are at your Top! "Covers" can be such a derogatory term....Just keep doing IT! Younger generations need to know what music IS
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words Don.
My god what an awesome cover. Very good arrangements and very professional.
Magnificent. You each and all show the intricacies and genius of Kerry Livgren and Kansas. Bravo and thank you for your wonderful interpretation.
Thank you very much :)
Every once in a while, you stumble across greatness, as I have today. Absolutely stunning musicianship and singing on a level not often seen or heard. I would love to hang out with you people and sing some Kansas!!
Thank you very much ❤ ❤ ❤
My favorite band since 1976..just saw this for the first time this morning and am just blown away. It's so cool to see the respect Kansas is now getting from your generation, as my generation seemed to not know what to think about the amazing made by a bunch of farm boys from middle America. Can't believe you just nailed probably the most classic Kansas song of all! Awesome job! Hope there will be more to come.
Amazing ... i replay again and again ...
excellent...you have successfully reminded us of what and why we liked this song in the beginning....yet it's like listening to it for the first time!!!!
pbailey232 Nailed it.
I listened to Kansas constantly as a teen. This was indeed like hearing them brand new. Wonderful.
Words can't explain what I want to say.. Thank You all. Probably my favorite song by Kansas. Epic song and not easy to do but you all did it beautifully... God Bless ya'll and thanks for blessing me.....
Blown away, one of my all time favorite songs... love to sing this one keep doing this you guys are supe talented!
Beautiful, just Beautiful!
Beautifully superb. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your gifts.
This is sheer artistry, especially the winds to replace the violin. That guitar sound is super Kerry Livgrenish. Absolutely love this.
Just awesome. My hat is off to you dear people
GOD DANN I am speechless. No words..
Another aweome performance of a great classic. keep covering Kansas songs please.
This is awesome folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well done and thank you...........!!!
Very nicely done folks.
Blown away. Again. What a joy it is to see a new generation of Kansas fans skillfully and tastefully reproduce timeless Kansas works.
Great Musicianship and soul!!! You are to be commended so much for your love and diligence.. Thanks
Not even a major electric guitar fan.....JUST a drummer, but at 8:00 you converted me for LIFE.......such fun to watch
ALL fantastic !!! Loved the burning lead guitar towards the end and the saxes in the arrangement was a nice touch. Exceptional all around !!!!
I just watched this again for like the 10th time, It's still good!
-In English Language: EXCELLENT COVER !!! ...
CONGRATULATIONS from VENEZUELA (South America),
They are All Great !!! . Anthology Producer.
Thank you so much!!!!
I have the same story. I was 9 the summer of 76 when Wayward Son hit the airways. Kansas was my band. My first love. What you guys do here fills me with the joy I felt then. Beautiful, talented. Bless you.
Thank you Steven :)
OMG!!!!! you guys are amazing y'all killed this one please give us more!!! Wow!!! Keep on rocking 🤟
Thank you so much ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ We have some more Kansas Covers here. Did you See? We also hsve CDs
This is absolutely brilliant.
Takes my breath away
Thank you :)
Phenomenal! Huge Kansas fan here, and this blew me away! Keep up the great work!
mercuryman1958 Thank you 😀
These two are absolutely beyond amazing. You should hear them play miracles out of nowhere; do a search. It will blow you away. Not only is the musical content great, wait until you see the production, beyond belief. I'm sure every Kansas member has seen these and must be awestruck. Martin is the best guitaist, I mean musician I've heard in a long time. Great work!
The Pinnacle of Kansas, at least for me. Damn fine effort, musicians and vocalists alike. More Kansas, please!
WOW! This blew me away. What a beautiful and stellar tribute to this band that helped us all birth our truths. Thank you. Chills and tears.
A beautiful version of this song...thanks
Thank you!! 😀
KANSAS inspired me to play, to learn, to love music...you kids are incredible...tears of joy roll down my face! Carry the torch of this iconic music, I beg you! In Harmony fellow musicians...adieu
Thanks Mark :))
GROSSARTIG!!! Mir fehlen die Worte...
Perfect!
Gorgeous!!!!!!! Great rendition. Bravo!!!!
Beautiful!! One of my favourite songs of all time.
I have been a huge Kansas fan since the seventies. My mid twenties. I still have the first four albums on vinyl. I used to play them for my kids. I love that song, and that is only cover I have heard. Awesome job. I love it.
Thank you so much Terry :)
Bravo! Absolutely beautiful.....
This is amazing. One of my favorite songs.
Wow, fabulous -- so good, folks...
A fresh and amazing take on a song that is now 40 years old! These folks just nailed it...nailed it. Kerry Livgren...what a songwriter.
BRAVO!!! Excellent cover!
My dear God! One of the songs I love most (thinking if it's the one I love most) from Kansas.... You guys must be playing somewhere with a much bigger auduence... Sax makes violin and Walsh mini Moog solos. Her voice is beautiful, and guitar playing... The drummer.... I'm crying with such beauty from a song i carried on with me all my life. Has a personal meaning. Love you guys. Keep the youth playing what's really music. An Anthem perhaps. Thanks
Gotta Listen to this again.
Absolutely amazing and beautiful cover of one of my favorite Kansas songs!
Totally blown away. I've been a HUGE Kansas fan since their first album. This is tremendous!!
Wow!
Nice job......This is a multiple watch video for sure......
I cry every time.
😊😊😊
Fantastic!
This brought me so much joy.
Magnificent musicianship - you have to pity those that gave this the thumbs down!
Thank you Ken! Did you See that we have a new Live Version of The Pinnacle here on UA-cam?
Yes the new version reminded me how fantastic your first version was! I can’t believe you do not have more subscribers, any traditional Kansas fans would love this.
WOW !!!!!!!!! Quite wonderful. Thank you for caring about the music from an often overlooked , yet brilliant band.
I've watched this video dozens of times this week. I'm so impressed. Great job to all of you. At the 7min20sec mark is when I began to have some serious goosebumps. God bless you and your talents.
Jeremy Pleso thank you so much 😀
who the hell could give this an unlike?
super job guys and lady.
+Keith Mcmahon Many thanks!! :)
+Keith Mcmahon :-)
Yea really who the heck
5 morons.... :-)
Frickin awesome. The boys in Kansas would dig these covers. Great arrangements, vocals and musicianship. Love it
Thank you 🤗
Awesome I'm being taken back to a beautiful time when I discovered Kansas back in 1974..your talent is amazing, fantastic job....very concise and extremely enjoyable 😉
Thank you very much for your warm words 😍
A great arrangement! Very impressed from a tried and true Kansas fan and bass player.
+Mark Luebbers Many thanks Mark!! :)
I love that you cat's love Kansas..
One my favorites by Kansas. Actually I love all of their music. Your rendition is AWESOME.
Thank you so much Terry ☺️
Wow! Just.... WOW! Super well done!!!! Thank you for your careful attention to detail in making this piece superb!
Absolutely amazing!
Once again, just fantastic!
buenisiiiimoooo
Simply fantastic!
This is fantastic! What a tribute to the greatest rock band of all time!
😊😊😊 thank you
excellent! very good!! Kansas would be proud!
Impressive! Blown Away!!!
Wonderful! 10 thumbs up.