A Conversation with Rachel Flowers | The Daily Doug (Episode 468)

[@jamesoconnor9711]

What’s not to love about this woman? I’m a long time fan ,she’s a joy to behold .Good show buddy .

[@oldjack-mi8gk]

Her cover of ‘Endless Enigma’ moves me to tears. She may be Keith Emerson’s best interpreter

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

She’s truly amazing.

[@johne1599]

Rachel Flowers is probably one of the greatest living musicians on the planet today. Emotive, expressive, exciting, can you feel the planet rocking when she’s playing?!! Thank you, Rachel!

[@urmeemazher6319]

So supremely talented but yet so humble and down to earth. A multi instrumentalist to boot

[@kathyratino962]

Thanks, Doug, for arranging to talk with this musical genius. Rachel is an epic talent.

[@robertadams6606]

She is such an example of the Human spirit & overcoming obstacles, showing just how marvelous Humans can achieve.

[@KingdomMindedWarrior]

I just stumbled across a video of Rachel playing Tarkus on a grand piano at Progfest in 2017. I am BLOWN AWAY. Talk about a God-given talent beyond compare! Thank you Doug for this interview. She's a treasure that needs to be shared.

[@snowglade]

Wow Rachel Flowers!! Amazing interview so fascinating and between two wonderful people thank you so much Doug! Still have goose bumps remembering them early KZbin Emerson Lake and Palmer videos she performed on organ. Absolutely awe inspiring 👍

[@davidmarshall8376]

Rachel's got another new fan. Fabulous.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

What an amazing person Rachel is. I am in awe of her genius *and* her delightful personality.

[@awaken77]

Rachel is phenomenal. Apart of keyboards, she plays guitar, bass guitar, Chapman stick, flute, and who knows what else. She's got gift from God

[@juannn8]

How did I miss this? I love rachel and keith emerson and I watched nearly all of your videos. Better late than never.

[@brucebrown73]

Keith Emerson wasa huge influence on many people, but his impact on her was the greatest!

[@robertjannush4403]

She Is A Phenomenal Beautifully Spirited Woman And A Very Gifted Human Being because She Has Been Very Blessed With Doing what she Is Able to Do on a Piano 🎹!!!! This is my very first video of actually able to hear her talking. I have seen her on KZbin in many videos playing the piano and am Always Astounded and Amazed by How Good She Is No Matter What She Is Playing . Thanks to whoever posted this video on KZbin .

[@jdmresearch]

Great! Rachel is a genius!

[@Wizardofgosz]

Rachel is a gift to the world.

[@getexis8685]

Fantastic world. It's people like this that remind me how good it is to live.

[@smolderingjay3360]

Yes! Kudos to you sir for bringing Rachel to more listeners. She is a beautiful unicorn.

[@witzendoz]

2 of my favourite channel subscriptions come together. I bought the album, love it.

[@DrVaticinator]

So much talent!!!

[@bellbrass]

Excellent idea for you two to do this great interview. Doug, you were an excellent listener, and well-prepared. And Rachel - well, her ELP cover videos make my heart sing. And she was a delight here. Seeing the video of her at Keith's tribute concert is truly moving. Doug, as we say in the south, "Good on ya!" PS - Doug, you have a great speaking voice, or "radio voice", as we used to say back in the day.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

I only discovered Rachel yesterday. Wow, what incredible talent

[@stingfan16ify]

Rachel is wonderful! I've been a fan for years! She's an amazing musician and a really sweet person!

[@perromanchado]

Wonderful! ♥

[@John-D.]

I LOVE RACHEL! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@Lightmane]

No clue how you got Annie Haslam to come on your show, and now Rachel Flowers? Doug, you're amazing.

[@ephesians.6]

She has legit the best laugh in the universe. What an angel. This was definitely a high point in my life - watching two of my favorite people talk about music, and then she brings up Dream Theater AND James Horner?! If God chose to take me tonight, I wouldn't complain. This was perfect! (Now be a pal Doug and subscribe to her channel! 😆 🤣 😂) Thank you Doug for this! So so so so special. Much love!!

[@MDIman42]

Absolutely stunning. I think my jaw had dropped all through "The Darkness!" A wonderful interview with an absolutely charming young lady - with a very big talent. And I am in love with her laugh! Great interview, Doug!

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

Lovely talented lady, and very sweet.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Rachel stay as sweet as you are & you'll always go far

[@sledzeppelin]

She is absolutely amazing. I'd loved her keyboard videos for years, and then I saw her playing guitar with Dweezil Zappa. I've never heard anyone nail Frank's guitar style like she does. Absolutely mind-blowing.

[@mkwilson1394]

This is fantastic, I don't know how I missed this 11 months ago. Thank you both!

[@sakis512]

Thank you Rachel and Doug.

[@franciscodiaz183]

Very nice interview, Doug. Rachel is a fantastic musician.

[@PabloSaavedra84]

This girl is outstanding! ❤

[@WishForTheNight]

Oh wow Rachel Flowers on Doug's channel now i got to subscribe! This blind supertalented multiinstrumental girl is ls absolutely an underrated musiscian. To get an interview with her... oh wow!

[@danhurley2274]

Thanx so much Doug for this great interview with the most amazing Rachel Flowers! I have had the very good fortune to meet Rachel and her mother Jeanie and see Rachel play live several times on Cruise To The Edge and at Prog On The Ranch in Florida. Well done sir!

[@sailgoal]

Wow what a beautiful soul she has. You can tell she has perfect pitch. Just outstanding talent! God Bless.

[@SpareRoomMusic12]

Just love Rachel. She’s a huge inspiration.

[@geofflupton1254]

Wonderful interview and plays...thank you Doug!

[@Paul71H]

I've very recently been watching tons of Rachel's videos on KZbin, especially her amazing performances of Emerson, Lake & Palmer classics. And now suddenly Doug has an interview with her. It's almost like the next step in KZbin's recommendation algorithms -- they got Doug to create new content based on my watch history. 🙂

[@heytallman]

Oh man I went through and watched a lot of Rachel's videos a few years back. What a talent.

[@DavidMichaelKalman]

Rachel is a walking music encyclopedia.

[@floydshambles]

What a pleasant surprise. Rachel is one of my all-time favorite musicians. Thanks for the interview.

[@tonywtyt]

Thanks, Doug for hosting Rachel. It was so nice to learn about the person behind the music!

[@gazza8127]

Thank you so much Doug for this wonderful interview. It was such a pleasure to listen to two beautiful people & learn more about this amazing young lady. Best wishes to you both.

[@manlioyllades]

She's amazing! Been following her career for years :)

[@crimsonwizard2560]

Brilliant man. Great interview.

[@andrewbeltran4003]

Great job. Awesome performer

[@clansome]

Wow. So, so looking forward to watching this. I've loved her work since I first saw her videos a decade ago.

[@elvwood]

Lots of fun! Doug, if you haven't listened to Rachel playing Steve Reich's Piano Phase, I recommend it. It kept me spellbound.

[@stephenmoss2554]

Didn't know she could sing as well! Absolutely loved this, instantly loved this

[@johne1599]

Thank you, Doug! Very informative interview.

[@SteveOostdyk]

Loved Rachel's piece!

[@metalmark1214]

So many different types of flowers, add Rachel to the list.

[@davidbentley145]

Love this!Rachel is sooo gifted...Hugz to Rachel and Ty brother for sharing

[@DabsDad]

I've been waiting for one of the bigger youtube analysts to interview Rachel. I figured it would be Rick Beato but bravo to you and your listeners Doug. She is Incredible. Check out her video with Dweezil Zappa where she does a spot on Frank solo.

[@sledzeppelin]

Yes! I've never heard anyone embody Frank's style like she did, and I didn't even know she played guitar! I had already been a huge fan of her keyboard playing.

[@DabsDad]

@@sledzeppelin she sounds more like Frank than Dweezil, Mike Keneally, Vai or anyone else I've heard try and play like Frank. The FZ nuances in that solo were just uncanny. It was like Frank was being channeled through her with Dweezil watching with his jaw open. It's really an astounding video. Like you I had only heard of her prog-ELP style music and classical piano offerings. She is a monster metal/fusion guitarist. Her compositions are amazing and her voice has grown on me and is really unique and fabulous. Excited to hear her classical jazz tinged work.

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

Based Rachel 🌸 🌸

[@MaxHoukes]

Congrats on a great interview. I would suggest you do a Doug's choice Extended Play Lounge of her album Bigger on the Inside.

[@julioguardado]

I knew you'd enjoy Rachel. Thanks for the great interview. 🙂

[@ephesians.6]

YES!!!!

[@backroads6695]

Awesome, dude!

[@leproghead]

Great interview.

[@jpirard]

Going to Red Bank as well, and am thrilled that Rachel ws gonna be there and that was the decidi9ng factor.

[@MaxHoukes]

I'll see you there

[@DrVaticinator]

Never knew she could sing!

[@Michael-Philip]

I saw a video of Rachel playing with Dweezil Zappa she was amazing.

[@mrmusic248]

This girl has skills. Thanks, Doug for profiling Rachel, this wonder of wonders. I loved the performance she did with Dweezil Zappa.

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

It's interesting that Phil Lynott reminded me of Frank Sanatra's style of delivering/starting a vocal line 'late/behind the beat' (Cowboy Song live), is a prime example. One of your best chats!!! Keep doing!

[@robpinter5431]

I am amazed how she can play ELP not for note from memory....being a ELP fan Rachel blows me away.

[@nyifnbr18]

There's the Yes connection, Tom Brislin played keys on "Magnification", and outstandingly I might add.

[@MrWaterpumpkin]

A brilliant musician, a nice lady and so unblemeished person.... so innocent that I did't hear the other f-word. :) And I have heard so many good renditions of his music by her, and also live performances with Dweezel..

[@jpirard]

Bigger On The Inside is a fantastic record. You can preview the entiore thing on her Bandcamp, BTW. Her brother Vaughn did the cover.

[@warrensmith897]

Hi Doug, have watched many of your shows now down under (Australia) and really appreciate what you do! Am a big Zappa, Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull fan etc. If not done so already might be worth you having a look at John McLaughlin Mahavishnu Orchestra Album "Visions of The Emerald Beyond", amazing guitarist and instrumentals in general. Also Zappa "Zoot Allures" and "You Are What You Is" might also be worthy of a look. Anyway thanks again as I really enjoy hearing your take on groups I have been into since the 70's. Kind Regards, Warren.

[@guitarchannel5676]

Rachel plays Tarkus at 'Welcome Back My Friends...' tempo! Lol.

[@artg2767]

I love Rachel's latest album!

[@cadenza3210]

I do too. The orchestration on The Darkness is amazing.

[@Smilenol]

Rachel is an absolute monster of music. It`s not only the fact that she can play anything but she is also an incredible composer and singer too.

[@bhagmeister]

Keith Emerson lives on… Nice ELP album cover in the background.

[@StanEngland]

Wow! Just discovered Rachel (playing Karn Evil 9).

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Rachel Flowers Army! Yes Ma'am!! Fantastic Artist!! I'm not worthy!! ❤️👍Rock! I would like to understand what your thoughts about experimental or free jazz as well as experimental classical music. Donny Hathaway as well.

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

You both met a cool person.

[@nyifnbr18]

Love Rachel.

[@stoppropaganda2573]

Now that is talent!

[@andyr5579]

Rachel is a really cool chick. I love her talent! And she seems very endearing to speak with.

[@SoloGoodspeed]

Rachel Flowers is a full-on Being Of Music.

[@tonywtyt]

One of those short passages reminded me of Pat Metheny : )

[@matseriksson8177]

Rachel is preparing a new album, "In the moment", with solo piano improvisations. You can hear a few awesome tracks from it at her KZbin channel.

[@AlbertoMartinez-ps9bv]

ELP GIRL!!!

[@larryweaver1649]

This woman is PHENOMENAL. Why hasn't Carl Palmer reached out to her to join his band. His band sounds terrible without keyboards. Keith is gone, but Rachel can fill his shoes perfectly.

[@SteveOostdyk]

Doug, would you consider analyzing a classical piece from time to time for us mostly rock fans? I think it would be fascinating. You said Rachmaninoff concertos are wonderful and I'd love to know from your perspective, how and why.

[@noway742]

+1. But Doug could start with the only band who really fused classical music with rock: The Enid. The bandleader is a classical pianist Robert-John Godfrey. Here is a pure classical piece, all done by him just like Rachel Flowers, with Rachmaninov written all over it. I would love Doug to give his opinion on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3zWfnSMrcShocU

[@timkaufhold4739]

The first time I saw her was with Zappa. Think it was peaches en regalia. She is great..

[@davidbentley145]

I do have a suggestion Doug...have you ever heard of "Electro Swing" music???A great example can be found on you tube... a live concert.. Parov Stelar "Live at Sziget" the piece is entitled "Clap your hands"...

[@ArkatChannel]

Rachel's very talented.

[@stephenmoss2554]

Sorry, is it available on CD? (don't do streaming).

[@waverider6kj32]

Croud fund a big eurorack modular for Rachel .

[@douglaswoodward1805]

I watch alot of your videos, and enjoy them. Have an idea for you. Why don't you work with the genius Rachel Flowers and create a piece of music?

[@kathyratino962]

Next, try to get some time with Carl Palmer about his upcoming shows with his current bandmates and video of Keith and Greg.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Check out Rachel playing Piano Phase by Steve Reich. It is mind blowing and jaw dropping.

[@MaxHoukes]

... in her payamas

[@marshalmcdonald7476]

Just a reminder....she also plays flute. Understatement. Check her out. Rachel is a genius.

[@MaxHoukes]

...and guitar, and bassguitar, and drums, and saxophone, and violin.....

[@marshalmcdonald7476]

Whoa, for real?? What a gal.@@MaxHoukes

[@MaxHoukes]

Oops, I forgot to mention she also plays the Chapman Stick

[@marshalmcdonald7476]

Well of course....lordy. And the thing is, she's not just a flute player but a WICKED BEBOP flute player. Something from the other side came through with Rachel. @@MaxHoukes

[@coachhannah2403]

That Moog is probably easier to play standing up, like Keith did.

[@Maverick0420]

You should react to some Destiny 1/2 soundtrack music. Really great video game music!