My Old School - Leonid & Friends feat. “Rox Bros” - Alex and Nikita Pozdnyakov (Steely Dan cover)

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    В знак признательности одной из крутейших групп на Земле!
    As a tribute to one of the coolest bands in the world!
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
    producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Special guests - “Rox Bros” -
    - Alexander Pozdnyakov - guitar, lead vocal
    - Nikita Pozdnyakov - backing vocal, cowbell
    Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
    Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - backing vocal
    Ksenia Buzina - backing vocal
    Danil Buranov - backing vocal
    Vasily Akimov - backing vocal
    Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
    Suren Kocharyan - baritone sax
    Kirill Stekhov - alto sax
    Alexey Sedov and Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to
    CineLab SoundMix Studio,
    TGmade Studio,
    Gigant Record and
    Crystal Sound Studio (Kyiv, Ukraine)
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    При участии - “Rox Bros” -
    - Александр Поздняков - гитара, вокал
    - Никита Поздняков - бэк-вокал, ковбелл
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - бэк-вокал
    Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
    Данил Буранов - бэк-вокал
    Василий Акимов - бэк-вокал
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - тенор саксофон
    Сурен Кочарян - баритон саксофон
    Кирилл Стехов - альт саксофон
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность студиям
    СинеЛаб СаундМикс,
    Тиджимэйд,
    Гигант Рекорд и
    Кристалл Саунд (Киев, Украина)
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  • @holdouts
    @holdouts 4 місяці тому +112

    Whoever is mixing the sound should win some sort of award.

    • @moniquechurchill6857
      @moniquechurchill6857 3 місяці тому

      Absolutely! The balance and clarity is awsome.

    • @roytee3127
      @roytee3127 2 місяці тому +9

      It's the bass player. He's the brains of the outfit.

    • @janicemartin2016
      @janicemartin2016 5 днів тому +1

      That would be Leonid

    • @MrBrodyKnob
      @MrBrodyKnob 2 дні тому +1

      @@roytee3127 Yep. Leonid Vorobyev

  • @MonicaDBrini
    @MonicaDBrini 3 роки тому +2125

    I never thought I’d see the day when a band could do Steely Dan justice. As a lifelong Dan fan....BRAVO! Absolutely incredible!

    • @LITNGTIM
      @LITNGTIM 3 роки тому +47

      I agree..Even Steely Dan would say " will done "...

    • @cheryln6685
      @cheryln6685 3 роки тому +17

      Same, Monica!

    • @joanneramsey7723
      @joanneramsey7723 3 роки тому +15

      Agreed!

    • @recoveringbaptist2749
      @recoveringbaptist2749 3 роки тому +49

      My Old School is one of my favorite Dan tunes. These guys absolutely nailed it!

    • @dereklowe946
      @dereklowe946 2 роки тому +71

      Steely Dan are one of those bands you need to be brave to cover one of their songs.
      I have been a Steely Dan fan for 35 years or so and this is incredible!.
      Well done to everyone involved, I would love to hear more Steely Dan from you guys.

  • @arisaka9963
    @arisaka9963 8 місяців тому +257

    Drummer sits there like somebody’s dad watching football, and he absolutely slays on those drums

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 8 місяців тому +11

      He certainly did in Kansas City last nite 😂unbelievable drum solo 😮stunning to say the least🌹🌹🌹🌹

    • @The_best_days_are_yesterdays
      @The_best_days_are_yesterdays 7 місяців тому +6

      With a name like Igor Dzavad Zade no less.
      He kills it!

    • @shield8430
      @shield8430 5 місяців тому +9

      He rules on drums!!!

    • @garyreams8123
      @garyreams8123 4 місяці тому +6

      As a lifelong drummer since I was a kid,....I agree.

    • @dalewier9735
      @dalewier9735 3 місяці тому +4

      As a dad, who watches football, and plays bass...that's the funniest line for ANY drummer I have ever heard! I laughed so loud, I woke the wife up!

  • @georgeiannaccone4022
    @georgeiannaccone4022 11 місяців тому +291

    Calling Leonid and Friends a cover band is like calling the NY Philharmonic Orchestra a cover band. These are some of the best musicians in the world and when they do a song it’s all out perfection. Leonid pulls every note and nuance by ear too. Unbelievable. You’ve got to see them live

    • @CorePathway
      @CorePathway 10 місяців тому +14

      Come to think of it….orchestras ARE cover bands. Mind blown.

    • @abbywaxenberg8034
      @abbywaxenberg8034 9 місяців тому +7

      They are unbelievable.

    • @michaelthorpe821
      @michaelthorpe821 9 місяців тому +9

      And I thought they were American. Lol their cover of Chicago is incredible

    • @therealstuffedzebra
      @therealstuffedzebra 8 місяців тому +5

      Spot on performance! Bravo!

    • @billloughlin7299
      @billloughlin7299 8 місяців тому +2

      …Bolshoi of blues rock?

  • @mimici09
    @mimici09 3 роки тому +459

    I hope the Steely Dan trend continues. This a marriage made in heaven!

    • @patrickmckeegan5345
      @patrickmckeegan5345 3 роки тому +10

      Me too!!!

    • @rolledthreads4556
      @rolledthreads4556 2 роки тому +12

      Keep the Rox Bros.!!! Presented by: Committee to make Rox Bros. (Chino and Daddy Gee) international rock stars!

    • @TheJimbob1603
      @TheJimbob1603 2 роки тому +9

      Agreed!
      I think Doobies would also be a good fit!

    • @mimici09
      @mimici09 2 роки тому

      @@TheJimbob1603 YES!

    • @bobmach8844
      @bobmach8844 2 роки тому

      ABSOLITOUSLY!!!

  • @FranzStrasse
    @FranzStrasse 8 місяців тому +62

    Somewhere, Walter Becker is smiling about this.
    I will never tire of this rendition. Superb.

  • @DaveyL1954
    @DaveyL1954 Рік тому +202

    I am 70 next year. I've been a Steely Dan fan since the early 70's, and I am an English musician. I'm your harshest critic and I have to say this was BRILLIANTLY SUPERB. Holy moly, it was as near dammit to the original as you can get. All that was missing was Mr Fagen. Well done. Music conquers the earth. From Dave in Yorkshire England

    • @user-vb2cv4dz6r
      @user-vb2cv4dz6r Рік тому +9

      Don't War! Make Music! ❤

    • @joyceromano9424
      @joyceromano9424 11 місяців тому +13

      And these guys don't even really speak English! You'd never know it by listening to them sing. Amazing musicians.

    • @sess122
      @sess122 10 місяців тому +7

      @@joyceromano9424 Leonid, the brilliant bassist, arranger, organizer and engineer actually speaks it pretty well. They've toured the U.S. now a couple of times. Check out their Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire covers...just a brilliant!

    • @ellenstewartbowman3898
      @ellenstewartbowman3898 10 місяців тому +10

      check out so of Leonid & Friends other covers. Everything they do is supurb!

    • @vincedaliessio5447
      @vincedaliessio5447 6 місяців тому +1

      Better.

  • @user-oe3dr9ij8k
    @user-oe3dr9ij8k 3 місяці тому +36

    drummer is a machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rrm2784
    @rrm2784 3 роки тому +137

    And I must say, Alexander KILLED it on lead guitar!

    • @mrartician5250
      @mrartician5250 3 роки тому +4

      Boy, did he EVER!

    • @mrmockatoo6786
      @mrmockatoo6786 3 роки тому +7

      He might've outskunked Skunk! And great vocals too.

    • @GregoryMcLean
      @GregoryMcLean 2 роки тому +4

      He just needs a walrus mustache now :)

    • @jjano2320
      @jjano2320 2 роки тому +1

      Must be great to be able to play like that. I have 0 musical talent and I've tried.

    • @74bshs
      @74bshs 4 місяці тому

      I thought Skunk did that. Thanks for affirming that. @@mrmockatoo6786

  • @adamivany7792
    @adamivany7792 2 роки тому +128

    Igor on the drums is the coolest dude in town.

  • @dustinhebert4162
    @dustinhebert4162 Рік тому +301

    I'm still in somewhat disbelief how well they pulled that off. One of my favorites of all time from The Dan. Has to be the greatest cover of any song by any band ever.

    • @chrisneenan
      @chrisneenan 10 місяців тому +8

      Everything these guys and girl do is flat AMAZING.

    • @ellenstewartbowman3898
      @ellenstewartbowman3898 10 місяців тому +4

      the Best!

    • @steveyankees1
      @steveyankees1 8 місяців тому +3

      That’s a fact!!

    • @timh4886
      @timh4886 8 місяців тому +4

      Exactly! WOW. Nailed it. I didnt think it was possible! Hats off!

    • @user-pc7cz1nc8u
      @user-pc7cz1nc8u 8 місяців тому +5

      There are many versions of this song on YT but this is by far the best

  • @samhaskins2506
    @samhaskins2506 3 місяці тому +10

    Absolutely brilliant! Sounds 99.9 recurring percent like the originally recorded version. World class performance!!!! So good to see Serge Tiagnyriadno performing as well.

  • @craigdowland4279
    @craigdowland4279 3 роки тому +651

    Omg, they’ve finally done a classic cover of Steely Dan “My Old School”.
    It can’t get any better than this!

    • @mistycrick5877
      @mistycrick5877 3 роки тому +24

      Freaking amazing! Who can't they do? I have to see them in person before I die... remarkable in every way!

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 3 роки тому +3

      @@mistycrick5877 I've heard the meet & greet will change your life.

    • @mistycrick5877
      @mistycrick5877 3 роки тому +6

      @@artistaloca4 I can only imagine! I dream of being in their studio just to sing along with them. I miss my long ago solo days of my youth. If I was gonna have a band... this is what I would want. Such a class act and a joy to watch / hear!

    • @laxdog02
      @laxdog02 3 роки тому +5

      Yep, I can only imagine how this would have been w/ the original members...

    • @gregorypaulhus374
      @gregorypaulhus374 3 роки тому +2

      Amazing!

  • @greypossum1
    @greypossum1 3 роки тому +116

    Just the perfect amount of cowbell. Brilliant.

    • @davidoconnor4551
      @davidoconnor4551 3 роки тому +16

      "More cowbell!"

    • @robbiepoulin920
      @robbiepoulin920 3 роки тому +6

      You beat me to it !! LOL

    • @vamsm
      @vamsm 3 роки тому +20

      Guess what? I got a fever. And the only prescription….
      Is more Leonid and Friends!!

    • @markpardue2104
      @markpardue2104 2 роки тому

      Fill the room.. More cow bell

  • @nmjazz09
    @nmjazz09 Рік тому +153

    Their drummer is amazing. Nails every style asked of him. No changing of heads per concert. Just kick ass behind a basic kit!!! Bravo!!!

    • @groundhog713
      @groundhog713 Рік тому +2

      He nails Jim Hodder's parts down like a champ.

    • @philipdaniels1817
      @philipdaniels1817 Рік тому +2

      I'm not sure if you noticed, they have 3 drummers, they each learned a few songs and take turns at the drums and do percussionist work.

    • @myrudram
      @myrudram Рік тому +2

      He's a Rock Star ✨✨✨

    • @rbweinbaum1
      @rbweinbaum1 Рік тому +9

      The drummer is always Igor Javad-Zade. He’s a beast. They often add other percussionists but I’ve not seen anyone else at the traps.

    • @nmjazz09
      @nmjazz09 Рік тому +5

      @@philipdaniels1817 I've only seen Igor.

  • @macedindu829
    @macedindu829 Рік тому +66

    What an insane performance by Alexander both on lead vocal and guitar. Wow.

  • @sydviscous7006
    @sydviscous7006 3 роки тому +129

    First they crushed Chicago, and now The Dan! WOW...
    Just freakin' WOW! More PLEASE!!!!

    • @grc0456
      @grc0456 2 роки тому +3

      My thoughts, exactly!

    • @eugeneboyarskiy7694
      @eugeneboyarskiy7694 2 роки тому +4

      Yours is no disgrace by Yes might be a step up.

    • @MrDjslav5
      @MrDjslav5 2 роки тому +2

      And EW & F which is arguably just as hard to reproduce as SD.

  • @johnventura1637
    @johnventura1637 3 роки тому +539

    Once again, Leonid and friends are absolutely killing it!!!!!!!!

    • @mikeescriba756
      @mikeescriba756 3 роки тому +9

      One of the best all around band, ea one has their talent, spot on, unbelievable how well they perform OMG🎶🎸🎵🎸

    • @israelzayas8282
      @israelzayas8282 3 роки тому +9

      Equal to or even better than the original..😳

    • @northernbohemianrealist1412
      @northernbohemianrealist1412 2 роки тому +5

      Keeling it.

    • @Connie1Fan
      @Connie1Fan 2 роки тому

      @@israelzayas8282 I've had the same thought many times.. they are amazing 👏

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 2 роки тому +4

      Absolutley FABULOUS. Tons of feel, spirit, prowess - they've got it all and playing like a band. Wow!

  • @jonachaval1912
    @jonachaval1912 6 місяців тому +39

    This cover band never fails to blow my mind. Covering Steely Dan with eerie perfection and nuance is their new world record. Outstanding!

  • @user-py9hs2ui3z
    @user-py9hs2ui3z 3 місяці тому +21

    Those Rox Bros are really cool dudes! Great voices and guitar playing! I can watch this every day!

  • @jeffreymoeller1175
    @jeffreymoeller1175 Рік тому +149

    I am 66 years old, and THAT is as good music as I’ve ever heard!

    • @gregpalermo3861
      @gregpalermo3861 6 місяців тому +3

      Dam straight!

    • @StephenRejniak
      @StephenRejniak 4 місяці тому +4

      They have a huge collection of great covers, especially from Chicago.

    • @tedspens
      @tedspens 4 місяці тому +2

      I'm 65 and I'm pretty sure next year I'll still agree.

    • @jessecadena8997
      @jessecadena8997 3 місяці тому +2

      I'm 67 you can't tell the difference between steely Dan or Lexington lab band excellent

    • @boardmanfan
      @boardmanfan 2 місяці тому +1

      No doubt!!

  • @503matelo
    @503matelo 3 роки тому +286

    Somehow there needs to be more than a simple "thumbs up" rating. Mindbendingly great !!!

    • @josephmartinez8803
      @josephmartinez8803 3 роки тому +6

      18 clowns gave it a thumbs down. They have poor taste!

    • @jpcanes
      @jpcanes 3 роки тому +8

      @@josephmartinez8803 All the thumbs down are ppl that never went to school. ;)

    • @josephmartinez8803
      @josephmartinez8803 3 роки тому +1

      @@jpcanes
      🤪😂😂👍

    • @timroden6617
      @timroden6617 3 роки тому +13

      Standing ovation is the proper response.

    • @gretchenwhan107
      @gretchenwhan107 2 роки тому +1

      Most likely they're jealous of their musical prowess!!😁I'm in awe. Totally knocked another one out of the park!!!

  • @phoenixjef
    @phoenixjef 3 місяці тому +17

    I've seen Steely Dan 3 times, never thought anyone could cover them..... Then I found you guys...... you nailed it

  • @KevinSmithdc
    @KevinSmithdc 7 місяців тому +89

    The guitar player killed it - and did so while dressing like Ace Ventura!

    • @RobertGOrtega-eh9zl
      @RobertGOrtega-eh9zl 5 місяців тому +3

      Thought no one else would make a cool remark like this! Bravo for noticing! ?👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙊🙉🙈💥👀🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    • @TwentyOneThirty
      @TwentyOneThirty 4 місяці тому +1

      Haha I thought he looked familiar

    • @Meshellyne8
      @Meshellyne8 3 місяці тому

      Oh! That’s what Ace is doing now! Lol Thanks for pointing it out, i had a laugh! Good looking guy‼️

    • @rustyzahn8739
      @rustyzahn8739 3 місяці тому +1

      Ha! He did look a little like Ace, but damn these guys are just brilliant, close your eyes while listening to this (and many other tracks they do) and you might think it was Steely Dan just remarkable

  • @michaelb.6004
    @michaelb.6004 3 роки тому +114

    Fantastic version. The lead guitarist is so good!

  • @JoseCarlos-yb5gm
    @JoseCarlos-yb5gm 3 роки тому +76

    Steely Dan is one of the most important and least remembered bands of the 70's and it's a great pleasure to see an excellent band like Leonid and Friends masterfully interpret their songs, congratulations.

    • @74bshs
      @74bshs 3 роки тому +7

      Being a child of the 70's, I will ALWAYS remember Steely Dan! :)

    • @richardmcelheney6430
      @richardmcelheney6430 3 роки тому +5

      Ha! They are definitely not one of the least remembered bands of 70's! Not counting all the hits from the 80s and 90s, they won 4 Grammys in 2000 including album of the year!

    • @joshrandall5297
      @joshrandall5297 3 роки тому +2

      Least remembered? Not to real rock fans.

    • @JoseCarlos-yb5gm
      @JoseCarlos-yb5gm 2 роки тому +1

      @@joshrandall5297 I agree with you, but the most people nowadays don't know Steely Dan.

    • @billvill61
      @billvill61 2 роки тому +3

      Becker and Fagen were perfectionists and knew early on that they weren't going to achieve it by using local musicians, it's why Steely Dan isn't better known. Their lineup wasn't really a band, per se, just Becker and Fagen and a collection of the best session guys they could find. They also didn't tour that much. I'll take them just the way they were, though. It's definitely the soundtrack of my late teens on until now.

  • @danielkokal8819
    @danielkokal8819 Рік тому +120

    Steely Dan is notoriously difficult to cover. this cover shines like a new penny. very well done.

    • @dougrose2452
      @dougrose2452 11 місяців тому +2

      And way way better than Steely Dan do it now.

    • @tonyborgese9010
      @tonyborgese9010 11 місяців тому

      Totally agree !

    • @pato7554
      @pato7554 9 місяців тому +1

      Everything they cover is magic. Incredible musicians.

  • @wagner622
    @wagner622 11 місяців тому +72

    "My Old School" is in my top 5 favorite songs ever, from the first time I heard it when I was 15 in 1973. What Leonid & Friends did with it is jaw-dropping, astounding and absolutely BRILLIANT! It's very, very nearly note perfect, the guitar and horn sections are spot on. I got all misty listening and watching this video. WELL DONE L&F!!

    • @RogerRohrbouck-fb2sp
      @RogerRohrbouck-fb2sp 8 місяців тому +3

      I have listened to SD version and these guys back to back Atleast 20 times. Not very often is the remake better .

    • @CorePathway
      @CorePathway 3 місяці тому +1

      There are elements of this I like more than the original

    • @jojolostie
      @jojolostie 2 місяці тому

      Same here. Amazing.

  • @seamusmcfreak
    @seamusmcfreak Рік тому +238

    This is still one of the greatest performances on youtube!

  • @kristinaschlegel2680
    @kristinaschlegel2680 3 роки тому +171

    Steely Dan!! Holy smokes this is fantastic!!! Bravo!! So proud of everyone. Just blown away. THANK YOU!!

    • @lakesideview1181
      @lakesideview1181 3 роки тому +10

      What she said !!

    • @dicklaing80
      @dicklaing80 2 роки тому +7

      ...and more of what she said..from New Zealand!! Stunning cover of a classic Dan tune. I'm blown away!!!

  • @BillyJoeJimBob8
    @BillyJoeJimBob8 8 місяців тому +51

    This is as good as a cover tune can be!!! Everyone is excellent but Alexander Pozdnyakov's guitar work is as close to perfect as I've heard!

    • @pamburkey6252
      @pamburkey6252 7 місяців тому +6

      I was thinking the same thing ❤❤❤

  • @elizabethcarron5797
    @elizabethcarron5797 7 місяців тому +27

    My gracious what talent! This Band is top notch! Vocals and musicians like going back in time and seeing Steely Dan Live! Aja is my favorite album! Feels like I am in my teenage car 40 years ago!

  • @richkurl
    @richkurl 2 роки тому +421

    I've seen dozens and dozens of Steely Dan covers, including several of My Old School, and I've got to say that this absolutely takes the Gold. Steely Dan tunes demand absolute precision and attention to every little detail and complexity, and you guys simply nailed it. Thanks for making my day.

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 2 роки тому +8

      Agreed 💯

    • @mikepope577
      @mikepope577 2 роки тому +7

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @engagemystaff1001
      @engagemystaff1001 2 роки тому +4

      Oh yeah, this made my day, super joyous!

    • @tomeemerson
      @tomeemerson 2 роки тому +4

      spot on, so good!

    • @TheBent139
      @TheBent139 2 роки тому +12

      Clearly the Russians have surpassed us in studio quality. Whoever does the mixes on these sessions always produces the most amazing sound. I was just following the bassline from beginning to end. You are not going to find a better rhythm section anywhere on this planet than Leonid and Igor.
      I like the Lexington Lab Band Steely Dan versions as well but this one is amazing.

  • @Bamainjc
    @Bamainjc 3 роки тому +33

    Got to love those horns.

  • @stevenspringer1599
    @stevenspringer1599 Рік тому +118

    holy shit...I've followed the boys since they first emerged and I did not expect to live long enough to hear someone be able to do this this fucking well. The most impressive cover I've ever heard.

    • @jmm1000
      @jmm1000 11 місяців тому +9

      literally!

  • @donalddawkins643
    @donalddawkins643 3 місяці тому +10

    I've never been a fan of cover artists, but this just blew me away. Wow, how fabulous is this.

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 3 місяці тому

      Yep they’re awesome ❤so are the Lexington lab Band Rosanna (Toto) Def Leppard Boston kiss zeppelin and Heart ( Straight on for you😮

  • @rickmoisio5260
    @rickmoisio5260 2 роки тому +177

    I keep praying music will save this world. These guys are certainly doing their part.

  • @drumdude46
    @drumdude46 2 роки тому +433

    From America guys... and from someone who has been listening to that album, since it came out, in '73, and knows literally...'every note. We Love you! You absolutely.....NAILED this amazing ( and fairly complex) song. From the Vocals...( good god...that guitar player and singer...doing 'Both! Incredible) We thank you, for this absolutely stunning version...of this American Classic. From the USA... We love "Leonid and Friends'. You guys are Amazing.

    • @gustavopardiplaz4301
      @gustavopardiplaz4301 2 роки тому +8

      From Venezuela to👍

    • @anthonybranch4712
      @anthonybranch4712 2 роки тому +21

      I have to totally agree! Every vocal note, every riff and bit of guitar harmonics on-the-fly, every complex pattern by the brass section, all just absolutely PERFECT. (And yeah, Alexander getting Fagan's vocals and "Skunk" Baxter's INCINDIARY guitar work, all at the same time....!)

    • @glennjelich3174
      @glennjelich3174 2 роки тому +18

      Totally agree with your comment. Not only every note perfect, every little nuance, accent and tweak is on point. These guys are WORLD CLASS.

    • @stevereetz1752
      @stevereetz1752 2 роки тому +5

      Amen brother!

    • @ragjamrock
      @ragjamrock 2 роки тому +9

      The guitarist did it for me!WoW! L&F deliver once more!

  • @bradporter1424
    @bradporter1424 11 місяців тому +16

    Fantastic. I was listening to Steely Dan in '76 when my friend's older brother got Royal Scam and played it on his Marantz stereo.

  • @sofiablakey6454
    @sofiablakey6454 4 місяці тому +11

    This group needs to be recognized as great musicians! Great cover band of talented musicians!

  • @Porscheman1
    @Porscheman1 3 роки тому +61

    Fantastic rendition - these 2 brothers need to be added to the line-up Leonid!

  • @HighGravity1100
    @HighGravity1100 2 роки тому +241

    It's not just that they nail the notes, the tone, and the feel but their engineer is f**king god-like. That mix...

    • @davidcox3076
      @davidcox3076 2 роки тому +30

      I think sometime Leonid's production skills get overlooked. But it's no secret that Fagen and Becker were perfectionists and he more than matches them.

    • @demidemeanor127
      @demidemeanor127 2 роки тому +5

      Definitely "God-Like*!

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 2 роки тому +4

      TRUTH ❣🌹🌹

    • @everydayexpats
      @everydayexpats 2 роки тому +2

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @Cyberfender1
      @Cyberfender1 2 роки тому +2

      @@davidcox3076 good call!

  • @AndreBox-iq2gg
    @AndreBox-iq2gg Рік тому +102

    This is just insane, the lead guitarist must be from outer space. Just like the rest of those guys. What talent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @cbalmori
      @cbalmori 11 місяців тому +4

      Skunk Baxter reincarnate… amazing indeed

    • @sess122
      @sess122 10 місяців тому +3

      Agree, whoever the heck he is...second to none, including Baxter and many others.

  • @showtimecharlie6734
    @showtimecharlie6734 Місяць тому +4

    OH MY GOD !!!!! As a professional performimg musician for 50 years---- it just doesn't get any better than this. This is so, sooooooooo good...

  • @mjproebstle
    @mjproebstle 3 роки тому +205

    OMG, you are covering Steely Dan, an impossible band to cover, like a champ now!!!!! Seeing you in October and can’t WAIT!! Please, more Steely Dan. Cheers!!!

    • @gustavopardiplaz4301
      @gustavopardiplaz4301 2 роки тому +4

      That's right ...More cover please👍👍

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 2 роки тому +2

      Where did you see them? I did Clearwater and had a great time- such a great performance ❣❣😍👍👍

    • @richardkarch6132
      @richardkarch6132 2 роки тому +2

      I can't get enough of these guys. Unbelievable talent

    • @garrymathesen8748
      @garrymathesen8748 2 роки тому +1

      I second that. More SD

  • @khakuda
    @khakuda 3 роки тому +119

    Even Ksenia's beauty cannot distract from the outstanding musicianship. Well, mostly anyway.

    • @douglasschmidt9929
      @douglasschmidt9929 2 роки тому +11

      she is so easy on the eyes .... love

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus 2 роки тому +10

      Oh, I don't know about that...she's definitely a world class beauty. And talented and smart and ...

    • @TheoSmith249
      @TheoSmith249 2 роки тому +5

      Ksenia vs the rest of the male band members equals, balance.

    • @TheoSmith249
      @TheoSmith249 2 роки тому +3

      @@jeffaitken7287 haha, yes. I wonder if Ksenia has a brother who plays trumpet. ?

    • @joecrowaz
      @joecrowaz 2 роки тому +1

      Speak for yourself...

  • @jeffbeck9347
    @jeffbeck9347 6 місяців тому +18

    If you need a long-drive piece of music on a loop, this is the one. My favorite Steely Dan song covered to perfection.

  • @ForderLearnToFly
    @ForderLearnToFly 3 місяці тому +6

    I saw Steely Dan last summer in Toronto at the Budwiser Stage. Mesmorizing then and I just had the same feeling again. Every single musician in this video had a vital role that could make or break this song. Supurbly done, for a song that would be hard to cover for the best of bands. I know every note of this tune in my head and you can typically see where cover bands make shortcuts or simpler lead parts. This was to the letter perfection. Thank you.

  • @daleperkins4901
    @daleperkins4901 2 роки тому +367

    I never thought it possible for someone to cover Skunk Baxter's guitar work, but the tone was absolutely DEAD ON and the playing was impeccable. Astounding job guys!

  • @steves563
    @steves563 2 роки тому +174

    Again just like with their renditions of Chicago’s music they knock it out of the park! I have never heard a Steely Dan tune covered so well!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 2 роки тому +2

      Neither have I🤩

    • @georgeturner2374
      @georgeturner2374 2 роки тому +5

      Steely Dan couldn't cover Steely Dan this well!

    • @stretch54
      @stretch54 2 роки тому

      Steve S -- here is a great cover of "bodhisattva"
      ua-cam.com/video/el4KUGtAnIE/v-deo.html

    • @georgenelson3719
      @georgenelson3719 2 роки тому

      yep, and i don't think we will hear it so well done ever again

  • @jesusmorenoruiz1749
    @jesusmorenoruiz1749 3 місяці тому +9

    Amazing muscisians all of you. The singer great and the beauty of Ksenia round the piece. Great work!

  • @donnafrost12strings
    @donnafrost12strings Місяць тому +5

    I was at their show in Nashville last night. My first time to see them! Absolutely incredible! This song was one of my very favorites of the night. I am a fan for life.

  • @co6nitivebi9s24
    @co6nitivebi9s24 3 роки тому +82

    Absolutely flawless cover. Played with tremendous joy, precision and soul. Alexander played the guitar solo perfectly with all its subtleties and nuances. Mere words cannot describe my love for this group of musicians.

  • @glenniz1
    @glenniz1 2 роки тому +164

    There is a reason why you never see bands cover Steely Dan Songs. The line up of Steely Dan consisted of the best artists, musicians and session players ever assembled in the history of Rock-'n'-roll!
    But you my friends, have just made Walter smile down upon you from Heaven!!👍

    • @charlesmcfarling9337
      @charlesmcfarling9337 2 роки тому +8

      As far as I'm concerned, the hardest thing about Steely Dan music is the chord progressions. It's the hardest music I've ever tried to pick out on my keyboards because of the complexity of the chords. You really have to listen.

    • @thejazzbass76
      @thejazzbass76 2 роки тому +6

      @@charlesmcfarling9337
      It’s said that some studio musicians ran out of the studio and never came back
      To play with Becker and Fagen is the highest level you can reach

  • @leoespino3686
    @leoespino3686 7 місяців тому +17

    Saw Leonid & Friends live in Visalia, CA last week. They played this song and I thought I'd never hear anyone play Steely Dan like these guys did. What a great show. My wife and I were thoroughly impressed with this group. Can't wait to hear them again.

  • @Riviter19
    @Riviter19 7 місяців тому +5

    They played this when I saw them live and it got the standing ovation it deserves

  • @billbrandine5857
    @billbrandine5857 2 роки тому +135

    No one, absolutely no one, could do this better. Stunningly perfect. Vocals and playing perfection. Mix is dead on Wow.

    • @mattlove1
      @mattlove1 2 роки тому +5

      Instrumentally, it sounds pretty much identical to the original, but the vocals lack the personality and character of Donald Fagen, so I would have to say that Steely Dan can do it better. Also, they not only played the parts, they wrote them. Sadly, last time I saw Steely Dan, Fagen forgot some of the lyrics on My Old School. Sad how the years catch up in even the best of us. And this band has one thing the original doesn't; Hulk Hogan on back up vocals. Well done.

    • @debbiec2020
      @debbiec2020 2 роки тому +2

      @@mattlove1 Vasily Asimov's muscular stature certainly is at its best!!!!

    • @billbrandine5857
      @billbrandine5857 2 роки тому +1

      @@mattlove1... Well, of course. That's like saying, "no one can match an original artist on any cover because they're not the original artist." You stated the obvious. LOL. And yes, some artists perform live well past their expiration date. 😀

    • @fivestring65ify
      @fivestring65ify 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Lexington Lab Band.

    • @cheneyrobert
      @cheneyrobert 2 роки тому +3

      Stunningly great 👏👏👏👏👍🏻😎🥂

  • @arcworks6844
    @arcworks6844 2 роки тому +426

    I've spent my entire adult life, over 40 years, playing in cover bands. Covering Steely Dan poorly is hard. These folks just kill it and make it look easy. Every one of them. But I am particularly amazed at the Skunk Baxter solos. The guy nails it and the tone is perfect. That drummer is so in the pocket too. Just beautiful, joyous music making at it's finest. More Steely Dan, Please :)

    • @droses1600
      @droses1600 Рік тому +6

      Skunk played those solos??? Someone else pls confirm this is true. I always thought that they were from the magic fingers of Walter Becker (RIP).

    • @pwoessner4478
      @pwoessner4478 Рік тому +11

      Nailed the guitar work. I do think it was skunk baxter

    • @droses1600
      @droses1600 Рік тому +2

      @@pwoessner4478 OK, I bow to your superior knowledge that it was Baxter, not Becker on those solos. How did he get his nickname by the way, anyone know? Did he have problems with personal hygiene, or maybe a tendency for posterior flatulence??

    • @jckelley4198
      @jckelley4198 Рік тому +6

      Yes, this guitar player is the quintessential journeymen guitar player for any band. Whenever he becomes a free agent, everybody in the band draft would be fighting for him

    • @rickchilds3733
      @rickchilds3733 Рік тому +7

      My favorite Steely Dan song, and Rox Bros killed it

  • @gmoney1065
    @gmoney1065 4 місяці тому +15

    Whoever the sound engineer was on this definitely knows what they're doing. It sounds like a CD mix from a pro engineer.

  • @Jim-wc3kz
    @Jim-wc3kz 28 днів тому +6

    My favorite Dan song has been smashed by these guys. The in studio joy is obvious. The horns are divine. The vocals are ridiculous. The drummer is right there with Keith Carlock.

  • @johnhoerl7326
    @johnhoerl7326 3 роки тому +521

    Let’s take a moment to appreciate Uncle Leonid’s bass playing. Easy to overlook amidst all the other fantastic musicians, but he consistently plays some extremely complex bass parts with ease and touch. Bravo!

    • @spambrando
      @spambrando 3 роки тому +14

      Uncle Leonid...lol

    • @etinterrapax2
      @etinterrapax2 3 роки тому +14

      Sensei Leonid

    • @matthewmoss7601
      @matthewmoss7601 3 роки тому +9

      That J-Bass is growlin’

    • @Contragato
      @Contragato 3 роки тому +5

      Excelente bajista...!!!

    • @geoffwolfe9515
      @geoffwolfe9515 3 роки тому +13

      I play a Fender Jazz bass. But after hearing Uncle Leonid play it I might just use it as a doorstop..... :-)

  • @caz62
    @caz62 3 роки тому +46

    What a great Sunday morning surprise!..Keep up the great work!

  • @23x31
    @23x31 8 місяців тому +10

    Singer looks like a young Glenn Frey. BTW....this is fabulous!

  • @user-pq9vh4rk1v
    @user-pq9vh4rk1v 24 дні тому +6

    Wow, as a lifelong Steely Dan fan this is an exceptional cover of the song. Instruments absolutely perfect. Absolutely amazing that a foreign born band can replicate some of the best American music of the 70's and 80's. I'd pay to see this live

  • @manifestgtr
    @manifestgtr 2 роки тому +522

    I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a “perfect” cover of *any* song, let alone Steely Dan. Right down to the articulations and tones. I mean…this is almost spookily perfect…

    • @I9s7lam5is-S3tu1pid
      @I9s7lam5is-S3tu1pid 2 роки тому +8

      It’s. So. Perfect!!!

    • @jakedconway
      @jakedconway 2 роки тому

      Not that tough with all the overdubs.

    • @Grayham4
      @Grayham4 2 роки тому

      @@jakedconway yeah seriously, they weren’t really trying to make it a secret with this one lol

    • @jvburnes
      @jvburnes 2 роки тому +12

      Shockingly perfect. The guitarist pulls off the Skunk Baxter solo as an laid back afterthought.

    • @michaelireland7239
      @michaelireland7239 2 роки тому +1

      spookily

  • @Inokea
    @Inokea 2 роки тому +105

    How about props to the incredible brass section! Just incredibly good like every aspect of L&F. Bravo..

  • @mprenn1547
    @mprenn1547 7 місяців тому +9

    Jesus that put a smile on my face wide as the moon....

  • @ronchamberlain8392
    @ronchamberlain8392 8 місяців тому +5

    Was playing this when a friend stopped by. He was like, Steely Dan, awesome! Imagine his surprise...lol

  • @davidkendall71
    @davidkendall71 3 роки тому +55

    This is my new favorite group. Their renditions are spot on to the originals.

  • @JeannieMitchellMyers
    @JeannieMitchellMyers 3 роки тому +96

    I am so addicted to this group! I would rather hear their versions of Steely Dan and Chicago and Earth Wind And Fire than the originals! LOVE YOU ALL, keep up the great work and my husband is from Ohio, so drummer, we love your tee!!

    • @jber9569
      @jber9569 3 роки тому +10

      I would agree with the way those groups sound today because L & F are pretty damn close to the way those groups sounded back in the day.

    • @josecuervo1747
      @josecuervo1747 3 роки тому +6

      Amen!!!

    • @mistycrick5877
      @mistycrick5877 3 роки тому +7

      Yes I feel the same way! So addicted!

    • @TheSulross
      @TheSulross 5 місяців тому +2

      Well, thanks to YT, we get to watch them perform those great classic songs. And that adds a lot to the experience too.
      And let's face it, watching Ksenia do a Karen Carpenter cover is much, much better than a listening only experience.

  • @jeffreyjacobs390
    @jeffreyjacobs390 Рік тому +14

    What a great rippin' guitar solo(s) as this brother can sing as well as play the axe ! His brother on cow bell and high harmony is also terrific. All the Leonid players are superb musicians ! Kudos to you all. GBjj

  • @jimg9930
    @jimg9930 Місяць тому +8

    The guitar player is flat out amazing. He did an incredible job on this classic song.

  • @bradchervel5202
    @bradchervel5202 3 роки тому +27

    YES!!!! More Steely Dan please.

  • @travis8665
    @travis8665 2 роки тому +89

    God, that bloke can play a guitar and sing. Really great. Absolutely amazing.

  • @barbarawoodhouse5514
    @barbarawoodhouse5514 Місяць тому +3

    My husband and I had the joy of attending a "Leonid and Friends" concert recently in Virginia Beach. Their performance was amazing.❤

    • @Tonymanero1960
      @Tonymanero1960 4 дні тому

      Were there many people from this video in the band when you saw them ?? They also recently played Annapolis Md,....and the musicians didn't look the same.

  • @08c6vette
    @08c6vette 9 місяців тому +55

    Guy was channeling both skunk and Fagan, incredible job.

    • @leonardomoraes5682
      @leonardomoraes5682 Місяць тому +1

      Really incredible! WTF

    • @08c6vette
      @08c6vette Місяць тому +1

      @@leonardomoraes5682 I've watched this at least a couple dozen times over the last year and still can't believe how good it is. Have to believe Fagan and Becker, if he was still alive would be blown away. The fact that they're from Russia makes it even more amazing.

    • @leonardomoraes5682
      @leonardomoraes5682 Місяць тому +2

      @@08c6vette Totally agree with you! I LOVE Steely Dan, this guys blowed my mind!

    • @leonardomoraes5682
      @leonardomoraes5682 Місяць тому

      @@08c6vette 100% agreed! They are some mind blowing motherfuckers!!!

  • @RicG.
    @RicG. 3 роки тому +58

    Lot's of great Steely Dan songs you could cover - fits perfectly. Love this one!!

  • @m.o.5137
    @m.o.5137 3 роки тому +36

    This is simply incredible. This group is the greatest cover band of all time, and are all super talented. Perfection

    • @sydviscous7006
      @sydviscous7006 3 роки тому +4

      No doubt! These guys (and gal) are totally awesome!

  • @user-pm8tu9ky5u
    @user-pm8tu9ky5u 11 місяців тому +12

    holy mother of god .... leonid and friends have raised their own bar. this is simply extraordinary. bravo. bravo. bravo.

  • @johnwilliams2420
    @johnwilliams2420 11 місяців тому +20

    Lead guitar was superb. Every single member in the band was amazingly tight. Excellent performance.

  • @tomboard1
    @tomboard1 3 роки тому +98

    Oh please. You need to do a lot more Steely Dan.

  • @robertcook973
    @robertcook973 2 роки тому +137

    Absolutely PERFECT in every way.....everyone in the band played their part true to the original especially the lead guitar player. I was in a band when this song came out and we all were Steely Dan fans. Must have listened to this song hundreds of times and I recall the original solo down to every note. The guitar player nailed every note perfectly......GREAT JOB !!!!!!!

  • @seamusmcfreak
    @seamusmcfreak 5 місяців тому +7

    I still can’t get over how good this is! Igor is so in the pocket. And EVERYONE ELSE knocks it out of the park!

    • @seamusmcfreak
      @seamusmcfreak 5 місяців тому +1

      And the production is world class!

  • @bernbsy
    @bernbsy Рік тому +9

    This makes me want to cry it's so good......incredible guitar.

  • @SirGolfalot-
    @SirGolfalot- 2 роки тому +60

    It's more than a copy. You breathe new life into the favorite songs of many people.

    • @squareeyz
      @squareeyz Рік тому +1

      I think it's a better recording than the original, 21st century technology meets insane musical talent. The piano is brighter, the bass is moved more to the front than the original, the backup vocals are cleaner in this mix, they would have had more recording tracks to work with compared to the 70's original. Seems a beat or two slower than the original but very close indeed.

  • @dmorga1
    @dmorga1 3 роки тому +55

    Good lord! There are covers, and then there are. . what do you call this? It's better than a reproduction. It is just staggeringly good. Kudos to you all. I can see the joy in the playing, and everyone here is just a monster player.

    • @KeithBlade
      @KeithBlade 2 роки тому +4

      Check out their cover of 'September' it's my personal favorite. There is none better.

  • @jwoodard29
    @jwoodard29 8 місяців тому +12

    An energetic and faithful cover of an old SD favorite. Special shout out to the lead singer and guitarist.

  • @canyoncruzr
    @canyoncruzr 9 місяців тому +13

    One day when I’m rich and famous I’m going to put together a group of people and we’re going to play this song over and over until the end of our days and we will be the happiest people that ever graced this planet.

  • @robjames3864
    @robjames3864 2 роки тому +97

    It's been a over a month since I discovered this excellent Steely Dan cover and I keep coming back to listen to it.
    What a great group of musicians.
    Support them and buy their music.

  • @frankmarsh1159
    @frankmarsh1159 3 роки тому +35

    Some of the faces have changed but Leonid is still on bass and Igor's still behind the drum kit.
    One of the best rhythm sections on UA-cam.

    • @74bshs
      @74bshs 3 роки тому +9

      And Ksenia is still in the group!! :)

  • @steely_vine
    @steely_vine Рік тому +65

    This is by far the best cover of an SD song I’ve ever seen. By far. Hats off to you guys!!!

  • @eddiepearce5307
    @eddiepearce5307 3 місяці тому +6

    Unreal Russian doing a classic Steely Dan and doing it FANTASTICALLY This off charts good, coordinating that many instruments and doing it all perfectly !!! WELL DONE Probably greatest re-make of My Old School A+++++++++++++++++++++

  • @marcellemay7721
    @marcellemay7721 3 роки тому +35

    Yes yes...More Steely Dan! The whole AJA album would be great...but any tune from that album would be awesome.

    • @ejb7969
      @ejb7969 3 роки тому +5

      But "Peg" first!

    • @apexerman1
      @apexerman1 3 роки тому +2

      @@ejb7969 - Whew... gotta find reasonable sounding Michael McDonald vocals! Those harmonies are killer in that song!

  • @solutions2exist556
    @solutions2exist556 3 роки тому +40

    I’m still here and “you Leonid plus friends” are still the “best of the best”. No one comes close to equaling your performances.

  • @dougbodenhamer9391
    @dougbodenhamer9391 Рік тому +5

    Wow.......just wow!!!

  • @ImaGoodGuy
    @ImaGoodGuy 4 місяці тому +5

    Leonid knows how to arrange talent. This bunch of musicians must be the most versatile group in the world! They really are amazing.

  • @markrobinson3830
    @markrobinson3830 2 роки тому +22

    Steely Dan (Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker) would be proud. Another job well done. And as a fan of Steely Dan, all of you are TRULY amazing beyond compare.

  • @soundexperience5179
    @soundexperience5179 2 роки тому +48

    I never thought I would say this but these guys just raised the bar. Brilliant.

    • @polyscroll
      @polyscroll 2 роки тому +4

      Yes, they did! Whether it's Chicago, Earth, Wind, & Fire, or Steely Dan, they are phenomenal at capturing the "spirit" of the original while sounding virtually exactly like it. Sound mixing is out of this world, as are the performances!

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 2 роки тому +2

      @@polyscroll Have you seen them live yet?
      They have a Spirit all their own... An awesome Spirit, indeed😍🌷

  • @davidjenkin2199
    @davidjenkin2199 Рік тому +27

    That version of MY Old School has got EVERYTHING. Solid groovy rhythm, great vocal and backing singers, awesome lead guitar and vocals by brothers! Wow!

  • @tjl5419
    @tjl5419 Рік тому +9

    The best steely Dan since steely Dan 😉