Aaron Emerson plays 'Fanfare For The Common Man' with orchestra, Birmingham Symphony Hall

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2017
  • To be asked to play at a tribute concert for my father Keith Emerson at the Keith Emerson: A musical celebration of his life was an absolute honour, but to be asked to play 'Fanfare For The Common Man' with the fantastic Marc Bonilla, Travis Davis, Brett Morgan - Drummer , Terje Mikkelsen and the Keith Emerson Concert Orchestra was particually special for me. Firstly, I was named after Aaron Copland, and secondly, this piece of music has been the fanfare to my whole life. To have not only my wife and kids there, but also my mother, brother and niece, made it all the more special for me. The biggest thanks go to of course, Jim Davidson, without whom none of this would've been possible. Well done Jim - you did him proud! I hope I did a good job, and I know that dad would be chuffed to bits that I managed to pull it off...! --Aaron

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  • @delgado2010
    @delgado2010 6 років тому +84

    Like father, like Emer...son.

    • @CarlosBoffa
      @CarlosBoffa 3 роки тому

      Besure

    • @johnsurrey7426
      @johnsurrey7426 Рік тому

      Very clever! And so true!

    • @nleeks12
      @nleeks12 Рік тому

      Haha!
      Mind you, it is closer to the original Copland version, I'm finding. All versions excellent!

  • @Luakoa5
    @Luakoa5 13 днів тому +1

    Incredible musicians-great job

  • @smithpm81
    @smithpm81 Рік тому +18

    ELP were an amazing band, love their symphonic arrangements, a truly outstanding trio, each a master of their craft. Glad they are being recognised by the classical music fraternity

  • @willstearns3603
    @willstearns3603 Рік тому +29

    I'm a 69 year old hard core ELP fan....mostly from the nose bleeding seats in a huge venue like Madison Square Garden....but once at a local club (Toads Place in CT) I stood 15 feet in front of your father and watched him play......you bring both joy and tears.....God bless you for following in your father's footsteps! He IS one of music's 3 outstanding performers of the 20th century!! THAN YOU VERY MUCH!

  • @keithseland2683
    @keithseland2683 Місяць тому +1

    A way awesome vibe-exactly how we all should be feeling and doing with each other!

  • @maaspira
    @maaspira 6 років тому +29

    I was 15 years when I heard EPL for the first time. Nowadays I am 60.

  • @cltinfo2173
    @cltinfo2173 Рік тому +6

    We old guys are getting really old. Bless you!

  • @captainbrianwilkinson7723
    @captainbrianwilkinson7723 17 днів тому +1

    Still one of my Favourite pieces I still remember seeing ELP live over 45 years ago still fresh in my mind :-)

  • @rogercorriveau5889
    @rogercorriveau5889 7 років тому +145

    I have no words to describe how moving this was...Thanks, Aaron...you did your Dad proud!!

    • @tombaker6082
      @tombaker6082 6 років тому +5

      Roger Corriveau I am struggling with words as well. WOW is all I got.

    • @katemurphy1915
      @katemurphy1915 5 років тому +2

      Roger Corriveau Thank you!!!...

    • @miguelpou6506
      @miguelpou6506 3 роки тому +4

      From Spain: all us, people who try to be good, who try to give good things to the humanity, will see, will talk and will listen to new compositions, and old and new performances of your amazing father, Aron! Forever and ever. Promise.

  • @sharonagresta-siekerman8601
    @sharonagresta-siekerman8601 11 місяців тому +4

    This would be my ultimate 'bucket list' prize!! To see Aaron play with any symphony orchestra this piece of music. Im in tears after watching this.

  • @jazzmaan707
    @jazzmaan707 Рік тому +5

    You did good, Aaron. Your dad would be smiling at seeing you play, and loving it.

  • @scirok1127
    @scirok1127 Рік тому +4

    Magnifique hommage d'un fils à son père. Quelle magie ! Tous les musiciens sont absolument formidable. J'en ai les yeux remplis de larmes ...Merci pour ce moment musical hors du commun.

  • @PeterWhitehead-ks2nv
    @PeterWhitehead-ks2nv 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic rendition, brought a lump to me throat

  • @coachpete5756
    @coachpete5756 2 місяці тому +1

    I am smiing right now,... thanks for letting find this!!

  • @neilgordon8145
    @neilgordon8145 5 років тому +6

    Loved The Nice, loved ELP, in tears at this. Wonderful.

  • @xxx-lr8fk
    @xxx-lr8fk Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for keeping the spirit of your father alive! Great job carrying on an amazing legacy

  • @TexasScout
    @TexasScout 5 років тому +20

    Just found this. ELP was a huge part of my life in the 70s. This brings back so many GOOD memories. Thank you so much.

  • @m139139
    @m139139 3 роки тому +2

    I'll never forget Keith Emerson!

  • @robertkeefer7791
    @robertkeefer7791 6 років тому +60

    Well done Aaron! Keep your Father's spirit alive. No finer group than Emerson Lake and Palmer!

    • @rogertootkaylok5716
      @rogertootkaylok5716 Рік тому +2

      I have watched, & played ELP's live concert at the Royal Albert Hall recorded in England on DVD many, many times. Their last track, Fanfare for the Common Man I always enjoyed watching. I no longer own that particular DVD, but I sure would like to own it again & play it. C/O RDRT.

  • @MrPeter3011
    @MrPeter3011 6 років тому +7

    KEITH will be very proud of you....fantastic,as was ELP....

  • @philwilliams8328
    @philwilliams8328 Рік тому +1

    Damn..... blown away!

  • @CC-Rider
    @CC-Rider Рік тому +5

    Aaron can be seen appearing and waiting for his cue on the left backstage edge. He was obviously pumped and nervous. Little did he know he was in great company by an adoring ELP public. Excellent!
    A little bit of trivia, Aaron was actually named for Aaron Copeland by his parents because of the love and music of Copeland. Aaron mentioned this during an interview with Render Media.

  • @madpogue
    @madpogue 7 років тому +39

    Tears in my eyes, man. Your father IS proud.
    Do you imagine, the two men for whom you're named, up there, out there, wherever, still talking about "those six minutess in the middle"?.....

  • @WatchdogVideo
    @WatchdogVideo 7 років тому +45

    God Bless Keith Emerson ....

    • @racer774
      @racer774 5 років тому +1

      MorbidManMusic - At times it"s best to keep your comments (and mouth) to yourself. Proof of God's existence with our own eyes we don't have. You and I are both probably scientifically minded but we also are to take into consideration someone's theories until absolutely proven wrong, correct? Do you have any evidence of God and/or Heaven NOT existing? It's okay to be a non-believer in anything you care to be but without absolute proof of something one way or another, you can't ethically make statements like you did. That is NOT being scientific now, is it? You like what you like, let others BE FREE to like/believe what they want to. Remember this upload was to celebrate Keith's life and his wonderful contributions which made him who he was. It's subject matter and presence isn't a proper place to ridicule someone having beliefs differing from yours, IF there is a proper place for doing such regarding the matter since WE can neither prove or disprove it. Live and let live, brother. Peace.

    • @kennylaughon6215
      @kennylaughon6215 4 роки тому

      💓💓💓 keith emerson

  • @GorZart
    @GorZart 7 років тому +24

    Very moving. Long live the spirit of Keith Emarson.

  • @katemurphy1915
    @katemurphy1915 6 років тому +10

    Now, I am crying.........

  • @MrGTO-ze7vb
    @MrGTO-ze7vb 7 років тому +16

    Fantastic Aaron..!! I got to know your dad back in 1989 when he played with Robert Berry in Campbell CA at the Bodega Club. I took your dad on a motorcycle ride thru the Santa Cruz mountains and had lunch in Santa Cruz

  • @EddioPinaR
    @EddioPinaR 4 роки тому +29

    OMG!!!! I´m very touched by this rendition. To listen to Keith´s son playing this is more than i was expecting. Thank you very much Aaaron. Tears in my eyes, but tears of happiness. Thank you very much....

  • @beeoo8762
    @beeoo8762 5 років тому +7

    I first listened to elp when I was 15... it's been a whopping few months... currently I'm 15

  • @brettmillering388
    @brettmillering388 7 років тому +94

    You did a great job indeed Aaron!!! Your father would have been proud!!! He was the most important composer of the 20th century in my opinion & what he could do with some of the other masters' works (Copland, Mussorgsky, Prokofiev to name a few) was genius in itself! I hope you & your family find some eventual peace of mind....your dad was also a wonderful person who I found humble & gracious upon meeting him. I've enjoyed watching these videos as I couldn't get over there to witness this in person. Very emotional & stirring and fitting a man of your father's stature!!!

    • @davidmiles533
      @davidmiles533 5 років тому +3

      Brett Millering yes... without a single doubt in my mind...Keith was the most important composer of our time.

    • @gpcrawford8353
      @gpcrawford8353 4 роки тому

      BTW Mussorgsky had no structured musical education played by the seat of his pants in fact he poo-pooed any composer who did upset him including friend and fellow mighty handful member Rimsky-Korsakov who accepted a professorship at the St Petersburg conservatory.

  • @Sgtmajorsir
    @Sgtmajorsir Рік тому

    Watching this again after Aaron just posted some new videos along with his son. It just popped up on my recommended list. Still great.

  • @edmorgan77
    @edmorgan77 5 років тому +1

    I met Aaron Emerson and his family in March in New Hampshire, USA.
    Friendly gentleman, incredible amazing family. I cried a lot that night. I got a chance to tell Aaron how much his father, Keith meant to me.
    Aaron's 13 year old son, Ethan is a child prodigy. A young gentleman.
    Brilliant performance that night. At the end of the evening, just as we all leaving Aaron asked me why I carry around 2 stuffed otters ( but very real to me ) I told him it was a joke but thanks to the internet it became viral so I run with it. Aaron told otters were his father's favorite animal.
    That was the perfect ending to a great night. I did not know this fact.

  • @melissabernard8683
    @melissabernard8683 Рік тому

    How beautiful.

  • @xxYOURBIJOUxx
    @xxYOURBIJOUxx 6 років тому +9

    Lovely to see Greg’s side kick performing his part on bass. You had a good teacher my son!

  • @timmorgan8450
    @timmorgan8450 19 днів тому

    Great Track Well Done ✅ Love It ❤

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth 6 років тому +6

    I love this interpretation of Copland's classic.

  • @4metroscuadrados
    @4metroscuadrados 2 роки тому

    Always admired...

  • @denyselake9893
    @denyselake9893 7 років тому +7

    Keith is smiling from ear to ear. You were excellent and you rocked it Aaron! Endless love to your family always.

  • @FloydHarris-zw7xd
    @FloydHarris-zw7xd 2 місяці тому +1

    The quintessential prog rock band!

  • @bonniedesormeaux9352
    @bonniedesormeaux9352 Місяць тому

    Wonderful your dad would be so proud of you Aaron! 😊🤟👏👏👏 Happy Fathers day! ✌️💙🤟

  • @johammerstein3605
    @johammerstein3605 6 років тому +21

    tribute to the great Aaron Copland who wrote this piece.

  • @BlueVette3832
    @BlueVette3832 2 роки тому +1

    Brings back memories to my formative teen years in the 1970's listening to ELP for the first time and was blown away. Love ELP's music. I still listen to my ELP music along with Genesis, Yes and the rest.

  • @paulhabat6338
    @paulhabat6338 2 роки тому +1

    What a HISTORICAL TRIBUTE TO YOUR FAMILY ! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL ! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOUR FAMILY !

  • @yvoheaton6402
    @yvoheaton6402 2 роки тому +1

    Tears in my eyes and in my heart. Wonderful. How proud your father would be.

  • @organpriest
    @organpriest 6 років тому +20

    Dear mr. Emerson, a deep bow to your father for whom I have the deepest of respects and to you for blasting through such an amazing performance of a song which strongly binds my childhood to the wonderful genius of ELP.
    Best regards, Neven

  • @GerardoJimenezGuitarrista
    @GerardoJimenezGuitarrista 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely amazing! All the best from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🎶🎵

  • @gwensciora8516
    @gwensciora8516 6 років тому +15

    i AM . AND ALWAYS BE DEEPLY MOVED BY THIS SONG.. ELP LIVES ON FOREVER THROUGH THE MUSIC.// GWEN @ WUSB FM NY ( AKA VERLAINE HELL )

  • @DavidLazarus
    @DavidLazarus 6 років тому +6

    Outstanding, energetic performance!

  • @davesmith2413
    @davesmith2413 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Aaron, stunning , and how cool is the conductor, did your Dad proud, very best wishes

  • @4Him4u2
    @4Him4u2 Рік тому

    AWESOME!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!!

  • @stevenlsledge
    @stevenlsledge 5 років тому +2

    Brought me to tears. Aaron, you done good.

  • @eravelo
    @eravelo 10 місяців тому

    Gosse bumps at the 7:00 mark when the orchestra joined in!

  • @Tsnore
    @Tsnore 6 років тому +5

    Beautiful. Keith was a blessing for us all. Thank you for this.

  • @mariocostanza9576
    @mariocostanza9576 Рік тому

    Just sent this to my 31 year old son Keith.
    He knows who I named him after.

  • @martynh5410
    @martynh5410 7 років тому +18

    Fantastic Aaron. I saw your dad back in 1974 and it was a great concert. Great performance of a great classic, thanks!

  • @timmaloney6739
    @timmaloney6739 6 років тому +4

    beautiful job Aaron...I am sure your father was smiling when he heard this....outstanding job my friend...outstanding...

  • @brandenburg05
    @brandenburg05 5 років тому +5

    Phenomenal!! I thought the original was a kind of fixed star and unreachable. But the galaxy expanded a bit here. Nice job!

  • @roderashe
    @roderashe Рік тому

    And Marc Bonilla to boot!

  • @TheMrmartind40
    @TheMrmartind40 3 роки тому

    My man lives on. Go Aaron. RIP, Keith.

  • @jaguarsunburst1570
    @jaguarsunburst1570 2 місяці тому

    Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rogertootkaylok5716
    @rogertootkaylok5716 Рік тому

    This is one of those tracks on my UTube I've listened to a number of times-a favorite of mine ! It has been a while since playing it, though. And, yes-it still is ! C/O RDRT.

  • @1957ubersku
    @1957ubersku 7 років тому +7

    Aaron, I have admired your dad's work since I was 11 years old! Thank you for sharing your music, his music, and your skills and time to this effort. I wish I could have been there. Brilliant!

  • @geoffreydowen5793
    @geoffreydowen5793 3 роки тому

    I was 12 when I travelled to London from Birminghamwith my 16 brother to see brain salad I'm now 62 and recovering from a stroke my own brain salad! Loved these guys nice one Aaron godbless and rip JH Keith very sad well doi very mature x

  • @heidipaul242
    @heidipaul242 7 років тому +6

    Good on ya, Aaron -- you got them to rock out. Feeling emotional all over again about your dad, my main musical inspiration. Thanks.

  • @mrlucky777
    @mrlucky777 7 років тому +2

    Aaron,your dad was a god who walked this earth and gave us mere mortals so much,you would've made him and Copeland proud with this. thank you.

  • @johntomasik1555
    @johntomasik1555 Рік тому

    Way cool. Your dad was a huge inspiration to rock and a legend to so many of us.

  • @irvingjuarbe2193
    @irvingjuarbe2193 Рік тому

    Simply Amazing Tribute and performance, brought me to tears with profound memories of when I saw ELP at the Puerto Rican rock fest called Mar y Sol in 1972 while attending university there.

  • @MrPeter3011
    @MrPeter3011 5 років тому

    wowww..how fantastic..KEITH,you can be proud of your son....
    and AARON COPELAND will smile from up above too......

  • @dwf56
    @dwf56 6 років тому +4

    Wonderful - thanks for doing this for your dad, a great musician, and you're rockin' too

  • @andreyakovleff4103
    @andreyakovleff4103 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Aaron, and sorry for the belated reaction. I grew up with your father's music.
    Cheers, Andre

  • @marianvictoriliescu9829
    @marianvictoriliescu9829 2 роки тому

    Amerson fabulous galactic music forever.

  • @kaymad143
    @kaymad143 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this, I am sorry for your loss. I do believe your father is watching over you and is very proud of you!

  • @rolandpedraza1341
    @rolandpedraza1341 7 років тому +8

    This was not only a wonderful version, it moved and brought me joy and a great smile I do believe you made your Dad more than proud ! Thanks Aaron...Blessings

  • @progwolf12
    @progwolf12 7 років тому +1

    It was a brilliant evening... you all helped to make the memories of Emmo and Greg shine on forever.

  • @single55
    @single55 3 роки тому

    That was awesome!

  • @mikegarnerakalightshow7046
    @mikegarnerakalightshow7046 Рік тому +2

    One of the most endearing and moving arrangements I have ever heard and I know that your Dad is so proud, dude!😜

  • @stephenlisson1994
    @stephenlisson1994 6 років тому +1

    WOW!!!!! Aaron. You've done your father proud. He's made up watching you from a high. Your father was my favourite keyboardist of all time. I loved ELP........they were my favourite band during this era of music. RIP Keith and your buddy Greg too.

  • @michaelc9500
    @michaelc9500 3 роки тому +1

    Great job! Nice to see him carry the tradition. Hope to see and hear from him more.

  • @Mikey1962
    @Mikey1962 7 років тому +6

    Awesome, Awesome, Awesome job Aaron, your dad was smiling down on you for sure. Fantastic tribute to your father, you will have this in your heart forever. Keith has inspired many people over the years including myself and I can see here that he lives on in you.

  • @danielmarshall4587
    @danielmarshall4587 Рік тому +1

    PRAISE BE

  • @miguelpou6506
    @miguelpou6506 3 роки тому

    My tears are droping while I listen this performance😢 remembering Keith

  • @navasaband
    @navasaband 3 роки тому

    Keith lives!

  • @vernhoke7730
    @vernhoke7730 5 років тому +2

    I was, and still am, a big fan of your father, Carl Palmer and Greg Lake's work. My first exposure to them was "Welcome Back My Friends to the Show that Never Ends" live album in 1974 while in high school. After that I picked up all the early works of ELP, some on album and others on 8-track, spent alot of time with the headphones on enjoying their music.

  • @andrewsnyder9536
    @andrewsnyder9536 Рік тому

    Awesome performance Aaron!

  • @jcfly1
    @jcfly1 4 роки тому +1

    SPECTACULAR ! We need to hear more from Aaron.

  • @simonxmathews
    @simonxmathews Рік тому

    Wonderful!

  • @1stteamsolutions
    @1stteamsolutions 6 років тому +2

    You didn't just pull it off Aaron, you totally nailed it. Brilliant!!

  • @georgebarden4818
    @georgebarden4818 5 років тому +1

    Just found this jem, I'm to emotional to go on, bravo 😢

  • @geo4x4rox
    @geo4x4rox 3 роки тому +1

    Had the honor & pleasure to have seen both ELP in concert. This performance beyond well done!

  • @jamoncure
    @jamoncure 5 років тому +1

    Aaron, your dad is smiling down from heaven.....this is so awesome!!! what an incredible musical family you are!!!!! BRAVO.

  • @johndavis6119
    @johndavis6119 2 роки тому

    Aaron, like Rachel Flowers you have reached your father’s skill level. In fact, I think you have exceeded it. Keith must be so proud of you looking down from heaven.

  • @magirusdeutzjupiter2234
    @magirusdeutzjupiter2234 3 роки тому

    Aaron I am so proud of you and your father, lots of love.

  • @TheCtheat
    @TheCtheat 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for showing this! Excellent!

  • @toe2toe22
    @toe2toe22 3 роки тому

    wow, like father, like son, Keith lives on.

  • @chromee16
    @chromee16 5 місяців тому

    Way too awesome

  • @ingridsoto7062
    @ingridsoto7062 5 років тому +3

    Maravilloso homenaje a un gran legado .Gracias Keith Emerson,gracias ELP.

  • @3rdandlong
    @3rdandlong 5 років тому

    Your dad is looking down at you with a big smile on his face. Please keep the music of ELP alive for many more years to come. Please consider forming a group and touring. That would be the ultimate honor to your iconic father. I would come to see the show in a nano-second. I promise.

  • @allenwelsch2839
    @allenwelsch2839 Рік тому

    As a fan of ELP and Aaron Copeland I can now say I'm also a fan of Aaron Emerson. Awesome to the nth degree!!!!!

  • @plugman1963
    @plugman1963 2 роки тому

    Wow, this is brilliant!

  • @DonB.-Mulefivefive
    @DonB.-Mulefivefive 4 роки тому

    Common people, lead un-common daily lives in service to, and for , all human kind.