871. Michael Omartian
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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About a week ago I watched the interview Rick Beato did of Michael Omartian. It took me about two days to watch the whole interview. I enjoyed. I remember Michael Omartian from listening to a lot of Christian Contemporary music days. These days I listen to a lot of Jazz, Black Gospel and current Christian artist like: Maverick City, Elevation, Marvin Sapp and Richard Smallwood.
I'll turning 70 in May. I play Keyboard at my local church.
Thank you for the discussion of Michael Omartian.
Blessings and Shalom 🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶🎹❤👏👏👏🙂
Just watched that Beato interview, which is why I'm here, searching Michael Omartian ... good stuff
Thank you for highlighting another great, Michael Omartian! I first heard his White Horse record in 1975 and was floored. Years later, in Nashville, I played with his son, Chris, a talented multi-instrumentalist. I was at their house and came in through an entry that accessed their laundry room and there was Peter Cetera pulling a shirt out of the dryer. :-)
I have White Horse on cassette
Haha, amazing story. I could hear Peters voice on the "Annie the poet" song, what a great voice.
Cool stuff
Yeah White Horse great album.
I love M.Omatian . His music is lively and full of depth an memorable. It to and of life.
Michael was a genius, especially on the Steely Dan albums.
Michael's not dead...:)
@@antvic123 Yes I know
Great words on Michael Omartian!! I remember that album he produced for Christopher Cross in 1980 won 5 Grammys for Christopher!!!
Hands down my favorite piano player. Ridiculous talent! Thanks for highlighting.
Love Michael Omartian and especially those albums, "White Horse" and "Adam Again". Christian music with high quality playing and production values. Those albums have a Steely Dan influence. Michael also contributed to their albums.
Oh yes! They also have a deeper level of intellect than most all modern music. Passion and his heart comes through in the whole package! So much AWESOME in it all!
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Thank you so much for your time with us Leland..✌️🙏❤️🇺🇸
Morning Sean, 😊
@@splashesin8 Good morning Audrey, I like your snowboards 😊 just kidding I used to snowboard in the 80s and rode a Sims. I hope you’re having a good day.🤙
Came across this video after watching Rick Beato interview Michael. Thanks for sharing this and thanks for the gift that is you. Blessings to you and Maureen.
Micheal played with loggins and Messina On their early stuff, excellent
Michael is a great guy. I remember interviewing him back in the 80s. I believe it was for Mix Magazine.
Michael's song is beautiful.
lovely post today. what a fun clubhouse yesterday. thank you and all the clubhousers. good luck with your day.
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I just wanted to say that the live-stream yesterday was exceptional in that we delved into some very serious subjects and then bounced to absolute hilarity. I was laughing so hard I cried when you told us the story of your….ahem…..ring tone. Wonderful and very caring community….thank you for forming it
Can it be shared outside of the clubhouse? The ringtone I mean.
@@randyschiffer3265 well…….you can ask Lee to share the story here on UA-cam! I bet he would! It would lose in the translation if I tried….
Sorry for your loss Lee. Crazy times.
So sorry for the tragic loss for you and everyone whose lives Ramon touched.
Thanks for the revisit with the amazing Omartian.
Stay safe and stay well!
(Fixed “who’s”)
Incredible (and unexpected) modulations in this song! Very beautiful!
Evening Lee and all
Greetings from Boston, Lincolnshire,UK.
Sorry for your loss & everyone who knew him
Cheers Barry 🎸
Hi Barry, 😊
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Hi Audrey
😓 💔 we have lost so many ! Unnecessary 🙏
Amazing career Michael 👏 Woza
Morning, 😊
Thank you very much, Mr.Leland!
From Russia with love!!!!
Leland, thank you for the song shared today - “Annie The Poet”. I remember it from years ago and it was again a breath of fresh air. Such a gifted and talented musician and singer songwriter. If I recall, the song was about Annie Herring. Michael and Stormie had performed with The Second Chapter of Acts and I’m watching that concert tonight from 1975. All because of your channel and that song today. I’m not sure, but watching you listen today, told me that this was a special song to you as well. Please share your story about that song. Thanks, man. I saw you with Lyle Lovett last year and what a treat that was. Music brings us together. Thanks again.
Got to see Michael and Stormy with 2nd Chapter of Acts way back when. Got to see Lee with Lyle and his Large Band LAST NIGHT! Still rockin!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, peace and love
Thanks Lee for this visit. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Cheers!!
Very nice..sweet music from a great era..I like it when the music cuts out just as you swing your arm…reminds me when I used to hit the “off” button on the radio, when some one was singing loudly along with the radio in the car..and it would just be their voice alone 🤣🤣 Thanks so much for a great Livestream, always enjoyable. Sad about your friend, so everyone please stay safe and do the right thing🖕
Fun times in the car! 😊
@@hanspeterlillese2225 amongst other reasons🤣
Years ago, when I was a kid seeing Michael's name on so many LP's, I would happily see that he had a hand in the record I was about to hear and began referring to him as Michael O. Martian (as in someone from Mars.)😊
for those of us who came to age during the seventies........ Thank you, Mr sklar.......... and thanks for acknowledging Michael Omartian.... one helluva musician and an ubiquious producer. He played keyboards on the debut album for Loggins and Messina ( and probably would have been the profucer if Jim Messina weren't around to produce it...). His musicianship was exceptional ( much like Mr Sklar's), and he labored out of the public eye..... even though he deserved more accolades than most of the artists he produced. He was on of the greats that only the folks that he worked with will ever really know.............
Interesting, smiley, Michael and Stormy❣️
I'd add, what a great guy! Thanks for sharing Lee.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. That's especially sad considering that it could've been prevented.
I just joined here. Greetings from a Dutchman who lives in Norway❤
Thanks Lee for Michael today! Good stuff!👌👌
Hair and beard look great man🤙😉
I didn't know that Michael produced an album called Onward in 1975. I am aware of his 1974 album White Horse and his 1976 album called Adam Again. Annie the Poet was on his Adam Again album.
On both it seems!
@@lelandsklar6363 l looked through Wikipedia’s cópias notes on Omar and I couldn’t find anything about Onward. Is Omar the featured artist on this album?
@@CCMDrummer 'Onward' was the title on the initial release, which was Australia. When it was released in the US, the title was changed to 'Adam Again'. Different artwork too. But the two are the same album.
@@thedragonmasterALPHA thanks for the explanation. You taught me something.
Thank you, Leland for this wonderful selection today 💞. Definitely hear Elton influence, beautiful ❣️
Very sad about Ramone, may his memory be a blessing to his friends, family, and those whose lives he touched🙏
Thanks for all you do Lee💓
Stay safe everyone 🤗 and have a terrific rest of your day 😉👍✌️🌼
Morning Lynne! 😊
@@splashesin8 sorry I didn't get to this earlier Audrey. I hope you had a great day.
It's been cold but sunny today. How are you?
Lynne
@@tobindoodle8901 Hi there, I have been sporadically catching up
the last few days myself, just having to do a lot of paperwork online, almost round the clock for what seems like the whole month. There's always some computer related glitch. One deadline after another all at the same time. It turned pretty cold here today, and will be the same most of tomorrow. I have maintenance coming tomorrow early. I'm somewhat surprised, that it actually seems like things are going to be fixed that I have been waiting for a long time. I may actually get to use the new dishwasher that I only tried twice in 2018, as the exhaust fan was never hooked up when the renovation crew brought it in. After three days of it not even drying by evaporation with the door open, twice, and me taking everything out to towel dry the inside of the whole thing, and just wash and dry what had been there by hand, I only ever used it as storage for clean dishes, which helped since the renovations had removed all the important cabinets elsewhere. I was told at the time corporate would not let any of the maintenance staff touch the dishwashers as they were supposed to be under some kind of warranty.
The really amazing thing that has been rendered inaccessible since 2016 for me, is going to be two washers and dryers retrofitted with money slots again, instead of the internet dependent silent useless card sliders they wired the same machines that are still in there up with after gutting the coin slots, which also never used to require an internet signal to complete a load. I just hope they didn't pick the two usual dud washer & dryers. I know they're the same machines from having cleaned them every time I used to go do all the wash in one fell swoop. Ironically I was told this before I had the chance to bring it up this time yet again, at lease renewal. Something is peculiar. The person said it was becoming problematic with sighted people to use the sliders now as well due to the only three cards those sliders accept. I've hand washed all these years now, everything, because I couldn't risk losing a whole checking account if the sliders had been hacked, and no way to be sure if a machine was offline, or saying it was out of order, and no transparency about cost per load. It's as if someone finally found the top of the nesting llcs, or maybe corporate has decided to try and partner with HUD, and then HUD has explained how the FHA would apply with or without them, and they just believed the HUD representative. I'm kinda nervous but prepared. I have to wonder if they think the volcano we're basically on top of will reactivate or what! ? I've cleared the kitchen galley for them, and just basically have to sleep and pull myself together before they arrive tomorrow.
Naturally clothes are drying in the tub right now. I also better go rinse the vinegar out of my dishcloths and hang them to dry as well. I think they also might switch my disposal out, and fix my screen door slide track. I tried to get my landline turned off and it turns out there's supposed to be a password for that, which is the craziest thing I've heard of. I have had it for years. I think I would remember that. I'm going to have go to the phone company store with my ID, and call the service with one of their phones, and ask for a new password, (and they don't mean the password to pay online). This was some three digit password. I was paid up through tomorrow which is why I was hoping to end the service a couple of nights ago, so no extra billing surprises could happen or anything. It seems like a momentary sign to keep the wired phone. Sorry I've written you a book here, but that's what's going on. 🤪
Was basically getting rid of the wired phone to cover the rent increase, although it helps my credit to keep the wired phone. So many negotiations have been crammed into every day my pinched brain feels like 🧠 Abby, ...something or other... ⚡️⚡️😅
@@splashesin8 oh, Audrey, you sure have your hands full!! I understand . It sure is hard to juggle everything, and even harder when you have to go by someone else's rules! But, keep forging forward and don't stop buggin' these people or they will conveniently forget about you. You deserve to get things fixed because you pay your way.
Blessings, my friend and hugs for you 💞💞🤗
Let me know how things go.
@@splashesin8 Hi Audrey! Linda from Indiana here...while I know nothing of your situation, I generally recommend NOT getting rid of landlines. Here anyway, if power goes out, the landline still works! ☎ By the way, I loved your "book" Do you do the clubhouse? I might try it sometime.🙂
Too much heartbreak right now. 💔💔 It's wonderful to feel connected in the Clubhouse.
It is a savior….
My recording of Annie the Poet by Michael Omartian is on an album called Adam Again. I did not realize he released it on other albums.
Nor me.
Steve Salas, a founding member of the pioneering Eastside rock band Tierra and an early-day Chicano rights activist, has died at 69. Both he and his brother Rudy (2020) died from Covid complications. I read this in the L.A. Times this morning.
Sorry for the loss of your friend Ramon. Just sad to lose him the way he left the world.
Reminds me of Cat Steven's but with piano. Very nice
Traveling for 30 years as a musician , met alot of people .. Oddly enough , I met he and Stormie as ushers at church serving communion and then bumped into him at Barnes and Noble in line one day - total respect for his Steely dan work
👍🏻 i didn’t know he was a big jesus fan …. how cool 😎
Well Leland......How can I not be influenced by Micheal Omartian.....As a chance taker he has excelled in his kraft......As an arranger her has influenced me deeply.
Omartian's album White Horse is one of two that really helped me get through college in the early 80's.
the power of music 📈🔭🐥
Our Condolences on your loss
Sure hear the Elton influence ! Thank You As Always!
Hey, Lee and everyone. Lee, my condolences go out to you for the loss of your friend, Ramon.
Good morning ☕️
Rip Ramone
871, what a journey it’s been. Cheers from the East coast Lee.
Evening Leland and everybody
Evening Ann, 😊
I first came across Michael’s name by way of the Loggins & Messina albums. His playing on them was superb!
I remember those fake paint cans! Sold in many colors at Spencer Gifts back in the day.
I had an opportunity to witness a live stage production in Nashville involving Michael, Steve Camp and the great Chester Thompson on drum kit.
So much talent! I remember how the energy in the room exploded when Chester played. A real lesson on what a complete musician can bring to a gig. I played some bass on a project that Michael was involved with. He produced an alternate take of a song that was amazing. Very educational! Leland your vid’s are truly inspirational. You get to the heart of the music.
Yes, the end of that song had a strong Elton vibe.
In my early Christian years (70's) one of my favorite albums was "white horse" by Michael Omartian. The keyboard work was absolutely incredible, especially the song white horse. I still have the vinyl and it is still a treasure in my collection and I am glad you, lee, have fond memories of him.
Sorry about the loss of your friend, 😞💟
This song that you played on here is so great! Michael Omartian is such a talented and versatile musician! I couldn't help but notice that the song has a couple of chord changes that remind me of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". I'm not pointing this out in a bad way or anything as this song is brilliantly written and played :)
Omartian is a piano prodigy, people forget he also helped form Rhythm Heritage who had the 70's funky hit Theme from S.W.A.T.
Last question today (I promise). Yesterday I asked you about George Martin's studio and you responded it's where JT's album "That's Why I'm Here" was recorded. There's a great line in that song that always kind of struck me, here it is. "Fortune and fame's such a curious game. Perfect strangers can call you by name."
I go through life pretty much a ghost to most people. How strange that must be to have perfect strangers recognize you.What's it like for you Lee?
Hiya Randy! 😅 What about when people want you guess who they are?
@@splashesin8 I see where you're going with this. Years ago Milton Berle was at a memory assisted living home going around to cheer people up. He went up to one lady and said "Do you know who I am?" She said "No, but if you go to the front desk they'll tell you."
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Michael's music. The album that "Annie the Poet" is on is a brilliant album BUT All of Michael's albums are Brilliant! It's about Annie Herring of Second Chapter of Acts fame (They are singing back up vocals on this if I'm remembering correctly. LOL. SO MUCH LOVE! He CARES for others genuinely! And it's in the music. The love of Jesus of us is in Michael's music!
Amen X10000000000
MICHAEL IS AN AMAZING MUSICIAN & PRODUCER.
There’s a wonderful Michael Omartian interview with Rick Beato on YT
Michael was and still is a great creative soul. I remember back in the 70's during college we had a variety show once a month and some guys wanted to perform his song Jeremiah that had this cool run on the keyboard and they asked me to play it but I was not THAT good..ha, but they still let me play keys and had someone else do the fancy stuff.
Hey there Leland, I've always appreciated your great bass work with James T. and so many other great artists. So proud of your longstanding working and friendship with Omar.....!! Both of you guys are Tops in my Book...:). Ted Schempp, Nashville
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Love Brother
Omar’s piano playing on Gary Chapman’s “Sweet Jesus” is on its own a rhapsody
Omartian did a great job on Neil Diamond's Heartlight.Specially his piano playing
Love his playing on Rikki and Aja.
Omartian is an unsung hero.
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Omartians brought me here. Prolly the coolest couple I never met
Afternoon Leland
Morning Bunny
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@@randyschiffer3265 hi Randy
Wonderful selection today, what an arrangement,
Got an up date on how your family is doing,
Lots of prayers answered 👍👏🏼
Rick Beato just did a wonderful interview with Michael.
Question: Before hooking up with JT did you ever attend any of these big event's? Woodstock, Monterrey or Altamont
Wow I had totally forgotten about about Michael Omartian. I went to Belmont so I was always seeing a lot those CCM folks. That was another lifetime ago. Thanks for the video! You are fascinating to listen to.
Sorry about your personal loss..But we will always have memories and You Tube..So your quite the prankster..Better be careful..you could be next..Thanks for today's selection..Sounds a little like Meat Loaf..
Leland, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Ramon Stagnaro. May I express my deepest sympathies and condolences. Ramon Stagnaro will be missed.
See you tomorra
Annie the poet is about Annie Herring from "Second Chapter of Acts" fame. She helped many come to Christ Jesus! She's "Found" the power and Saving Grace of Christ. Michael is and has been a miracle man of whole heart without FEAR! He's singing of finding the love and forgiveness by Grace Through Faith" in Jesus! So fantastic!! So powerful and beyond!! I love him so yet I've never had the privilege of meeting this HERO of the TRUTH!
Most fans have heard Michael Omartian's brilliant piano on Steely Dan's 1974 smash hit, "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." Treat yourself to his skills on a Steely Dan deep cut from 1975's "Katy Lied" album, the song "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)." Notable for being the only Steely Dan song to feature Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine in all his glory.
Sorry for your loss.
Gosh! I haven’t heard this track for many years! I had the vinyl but it was destroyed in a flooded basement when I first moved to Switzerland at the beginning of the 90s.
So sorry for the loss of your friend. :(
In the US this was called Adam Again, Onward was the australian release name of the album.
Did 6 projects with Omar!
Could it possible be that Annie the Poet is Ann Herring ? Thanks for this, had not heard this for many years….
99% probable👍
i lost more to complications of the gene therapy jabs.. it's by definition not a vax
Lee, I truly appreciate your talents and your contributions, but i respectfully disagree with your position on COVID. I got COVID twice, was wearing a mask, and I pulled through. I did research and there are as many and MORE who took the jab and got COVID anyway. It's not a vaccine. On your thoughts and sharing of Michael O Martian, he is one of my piano, arranger gods. He is truly one of the unsung greats of modern music. Thank you for sharing about him.
Annie the Poet certainly has a lot of changes but it doesn’t detract from the sentiment. Thanks for joining the dots on MO’s illustrious career.
The guy was and is a benchmark for me.
Tim Pierce has a great interview with Ramone. Such an amazing musician.
Michael was the keyboardist and producer on "Arthur's Theme" one of my FAVORITE Jeff Porcaro drumming tunes and he played piano on the legendary "Aja" with drumming legend Steve Gadd.
So glad to know that he's a Christian.
Omartian is a genius. BTW, Annie the Poet is about Annie Herring of the 2nd Chapter. That record was known to we believers as "Adam Again."
Michael Omartian defined Christopher Cross' sound, as a musician and an producer. Coss always said Omartian is like David Foster without the ego... 😆
Well my daddy had White Horse, Adam Again, a couple Barry McGuires (SEEDS and LIGHTEN UP which you played on), Dion STREETHEART, Pratt & McClain HAPPY DAYS some of the tracks from the self-titled P&M on a CD called Omartian, Pratt & McClain, Andy Kim self-titled, Yvonne Elliman YVONNE, Christopher Cross's 1st album, and a few others Mike did, as Mike O'Martian like 5th Dimension INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY and Brother Love double-sided "So I'll Stay"... No Word artists, though... --
Amazing indeed!!
I'm not sure but I wonder if this song, "Annie the Poet", was written about Annie Herring (2nd Chapter of Acts).
R.I.P. Ramon Stagnaro
The piano playing was beautiful❣️ Love all these pretty songs you’ve introduced me too. Hmm as I do with most of the songs you play, I went to try and add it to my playlist off apple. Sadly I can’t find Onward nor Annie the Poet there :(
We got your snow in Michigan. A nice 8 inches of the white stuff.
Leland you bringing up a lot of memories for me. I used to work in the Christian music business and Michael was a big influence for me. I worked for Sparrow and had been to Christmas parties with him at Billy Rays house. At the party were many artist and one of them was Annie Herring, this song is referring to her. His first two Albums were years ahead of their time. Even if I listen to them now they inspire me. You should share his song named Jeremiah from that recording.