Listening to Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Trilogy (vinyl) Side 2

[@fernandotor3266]

One the greatest bands ever

[@mauriceforget7869]

Every times I hear the song trilogy, tears flood my eyes. The violin like synt sound opening, the piano, the voice, that mood launches an irrepressible train of memorys and emotions. The school, my friends, all the youth's love blooming in the secrets of my heart, unforgettable. In 1972 I was 17.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

I was in junior high when this came out. Too young to go out by myself but too old to wanna hang with the parents, a big Friday night would be listening to this two or three times all the way through in my room with all the lights off...Heh...

[@delby66]

I was 16 Maurice and I feel the same. Your comments sum up how I feel about the song and about this great band. I'm 66 now and when I listen to ELP I get quite emotional too. I was lucky to see them twice when they toured the area I live in Canada. BRILLIANT!!!! live. It's so sad that Keith and Greg are no longer with us. The 3 of them were the best.

[@mauriceforget7869]

@@delby66 I didn't see ELP live but I remember everybody talking about the show at the big O. They recorded the rehearsal and you can watch the video on youtube. It was in '76. It's a bit surreal with the snow.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

I was 16 and i know what you mean...i tear up knowing Keith and Greg are gone but their music lives on.

[@quentinmichel7581]

I always had a thing for keyboards and when I heard that Greg had left King Crimson to join a keyboard-led trio I was all in. I had also been into an earlier primarily keys-led band (Brian Auger Trinity w/Julie Driscoll) so the move was easy. ELP's been my #1 band since 1970 and had the good fortune to see them twice.

[@fernandotor3266]

Its a master piece

[@johncase2408]

Trilogy is brilliant!

[@enejka]

Amigo mio , vas por buen camino .....este e KEITH EMERSON , el mas brillante tecladista de el progresivo , futurista musica pero clasica ...genial, con un gran letrista y bajo , mas el mejor baterista de siempre ...greg lake y carl palmer ...genios ..este es el comienzo de una bella y sorprendente muestra de genialidades musicales , que no volveran ..........esto es brillante ..¡¡¡¡¡

[@lakephillip]

Love to see you react to ELP Debut album, Emerson, Lake And Palmer. The Piano, The Drums, The Organ Just Incredible.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Saw these guys in concert three times. Amazing live show. Some of the best musicians and music ever to come down the pike. Brilliant

[@TataWiktor]

I have never listened to ELP actually. They were on my "listen" list but never happened. So thank you for introducing them to me.

[@snowdog87]

Re: Your correct comment that side 2 has a very different feel than end of side 1 Indeed, that is one of many reasons we love it and call it prog Keep up the great work, Jim How about doing them live...Pictures at an Exhibition

[@delby66]

I'm a huge prog rock fan and ELP are my all time favourite band. This album is a must for any prog rock fan. Thank-you Jim for listening to these guys and giving your opinion about them. May Greg and Keith RIP.

[@brettnelson1214]

Carl Palmer is an absolute BEAST!!!!!!

[@markjacobsen8335]

My favorite ELP album and the title track is my favorite ELP song. So epic. I used to give lectures at a college on progressive rock back in the 90s and I would always play this song for the students. This was in Seattle during the height of grunge and the rise of rap, and most of these kids ate it up. Just goes to show how clueless label executives are as to what people really respond to and like.

[@jamesgabbert9375]

Trilogy is such a wonderful song.

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Welcome to ELP, Jim! "Pictures at an Exhibition" old school Mussorgsky with honkytonk prog (will melt your face off), Tarkus (wonderful) and their self-titled 1st LP all excellent. "Brain Salad Surgery" I could never get on with tho. BTW mic levels drifted rather high on Side 2. Wonderful Stuff! :)

[@bobduerwald9805]

The music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer is always very complex. Some people don't get it. Yet others understand it right away. Keith Emerson's keyboard work is hurried, yet beautiful. Greg Lake's voice is soothing. Carl Palmer's drums and percussion somehow keeps up with the speed of Emerson's keyboards. They, along with early Genesis were my favorite bands of the early 70's.

[@EWA8755]

No one builds to a climax like KE. Goose bumps. Digital synthesizers just don't sound as deep and layered as well made analog synths. Moog is making analog modulars again for a reason.

[@JJ8KK]

At a time when Jimi Hendrix had stampeded the music world with a 3-piece band that featured his virtuoso guitar playing talent, Keith Emerson no doubt had a similar idea in mind when he put ELP together, with the band's output primarily built around his enormous talent on the keys. Greg Lake also had some song-writing talent and an appealing vocal range and so was a great compliment. Carl Palmer was a sensational find for the band, so aptly demonstrated on this album. But yes, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that this was Keith Emerson's band, the one he put together to showcase his talent and it came at just the right time for them to catch a wave and ride it for a while...

[@milton1448]

Great Album, brings back good memories. Thanks Jim.

[@enejka]

Estamos hablando de 1973 , el siglo pasado ...música excelente que aun hoy el mundo joven no conoce y otros no digieren ....este nicho es una puerta inmensa de creación sin limite ...este disco es genial completo , pero me fascina el lado uno con la tocatta ......lo viví en mis años y lo comprendí en un segundo ...genios ....discúlpame si escribo mucho de lo mismo , pero mi mundo gira alrededor de esto musicalmente ...te sugiero que saltes unos años y tomes el álbum de grupo UK.. de 1978 unico ..sigue la misma senda con músicos geniales , pero...es el ultimo de lo bueno del progresivo ......el el final del progresivo y el comienzo de la fusión .......¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@6lillium]

First off.... From the Beginning is one of my all time favorite songs, on my favorite ELP album . In the 70s it was a regular along with Lucky Man on FM radio. Amazingly talented band, and influential. I've always been more of a casual listener of their catalog , apart from a few songs . In the right mood ,one can definitely go down a rabbit hole. This album, and King Crimson's Court Of the Crimson King got lots of airplay when I was young, and I would return to KC when Adrian Belew came on board....

[@TheProgCorner]

ELP were so good!!!

[@your_local_dummy4137]

Absolutely love this album. Trilogy is such a great song in three parts about a relationship ending and breaking up. Livin Sin the highlight here is Greg's demonic voice. So not like Greg at all when you hear his ballads. But it is a great song. You mentioned layering this is central in the final song. Start simple then layer upon layer adding more complexity really great. Emerson was an absolute wizard on keys. You need to checkout Tarkus, Pictures at an Exhibition and BSS. The difference with ELP is they liked to have fun so always included heavy, light, ballads and fun songs on nearly every album. I think they just like breaking up tension.

[@voiceover2191]

I chuckled when you said at the beginning od Abaddon's Bolero that you like your music more layered. I think you got your wish at the end ;)

[@MisterWondrous]

I saw Steppenwolf on TV once, and they were asked whom they listened to, and one of them said Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Found them, understood, and was a huge fan of their earlier, longer works. Their "Welcome Back..." live album is about as good as a live album gets.

[@JJ8KK]

Lol! Yes, Trilogy is the song I always mention as my favorite *Cowbell* song. Carl Palmer did a magnificent job on Trilogy. I found his use of the cowbell to be an outstanding example of his inspirations throughout...

[@jgdmlw]

The drumming on the title song is incredible. I never hear this song mentioned in great cowbell songs but is totally cool in this song. Also great are the bass. So is the singing. So is the piano. So is the keyboard playing and Keith’s choice of sounds. Mind blowing even after 45 years of listening to this.

[@stephendennis8739]

Trilogy is my favourite track

[@ForcingLaughterFakingSmiles]

From To Tame A Land to Trilogy. You are a legend.

[@JimNewstead]

Why thank you! I try 😁👍🏼

[@jgdmlw]

Mind blowing drumming on the title track for sure.

[@relayer27]

Welcome to the wonderful often frenetic world of ELP Jim, enjoy the ride

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Jim! Saw your side 1 reaction before the blocking. You will also like side 2. Enjoy!😎

[@lylesmith9547]

The ending of living sin was my local Chanel 2 news opening in the early 70s

[@mikewest1542]

Fluff ( Alan Freeman a UK based D.J. ) used it as an outro on his show !

[@timwestcott361]

Huge album for me and my music mates in the early 70s. Following Keith Emerson sine The Nice .. and Greg Lake From King Crimson .. so match made in prog music heaven. The Bolero crescendo similar to Yes Starship Trooper ( Wurm ) - add some herbal enhancement and off on a comet. Recommendations - King Crimson Court Of The Crimson King ( 1969 would you believe ) totally blew the doors off for skilled jazzers to get rocking and funky ( see punk backlash mid 70s ). Focus - Hamburger Concerto ( 1974 ). Love to hear how it stacks up now from you. At the time it was epic ..

[@ronjm945]

Early progressive rock had a couple of keyboard fronted band ELP and Greenslade come to mind as well as sub genre krautrock bands like Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk..

[@brucebrown73]

Most bands released albums that had a couple gems maybe. ELP had entire albums start to finish that were gems.

[@rogerhennie8939]

The title track + Endless Enigma are two of my favourite pieces of Music ever!

[@rootbeerbuzz9696]

Hey Jim, I bet you would enjoy Kansas, Leftoverture.

[@gaughin1]

Agree that Brain Salad Surgery is the one to hear, but it's still a huge royalty-producing cash cow, so it might be hard to get it to clear blocking. But it is amazing.

[@evengaarder7766]

Hi Jim! Even from Norway here. I really do appreciate your work and the fact that you know your music and musicianship! Please, PLEASE react to Emerson Lake and Palmer's "Pictures at an Exhibition" Album recorded at the Newcastle City Hall March 26th 1971. It really is one of the classic live albums of all time. Adapted from Modest Mussorskij's work with the same title, composed back in 1874. It's a page turner! Either in one take or page 1 and two :) Best regards

[@JimNewstead]

Hey there.... you bet I will!! I have it in the collection so am getting to it soon. Thanks for the membership too, I saw that earlier today. I really appreciate it!

[@evengaarder7766]

@@JimNewstead So happy to hear it, and you're welcome :)

[@ThatsMrPencilneck2U]

You need to do a first listen of their debut album. You are the only reactor on KZbin who listens in such a way as to discover why we old men find remember it so well.

[@JimNewstead]

I will Paul, eventually!

[@simonal1989]

Super video Jim! I missed side one. If there's a chance you could re-up when you can, that would be fandabuloso

[@JimNewstead]

Check out in the description for a link to Vimeo where you can see it.

[@simonal1989]

@@JimNewsteadMy bad, didn't see it there! Cheers

[@TheProgCorner]

Next up Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgery!!! Both are even better than Trilogy!!!

[@your_local_dummy4137]

Just listen to you comments on side 1. The Endless Enigma Pt1 Fugue The Endless Enigma Pt 2 is a amazing ELP work. One of my favorites. At the time ELP was under a lot of criticism by music critics as were many Prog bands in the early 70's. So Greg Lake penned these lyrics for the music critics at the the time. Side one of Trilogy really showcases the many styles of ELP. They could do the heavy prog song, the ballad, a fun song in Sheriff but even that song is so well done (music critics called it filler). And did you hear what Carl said during the drum intro? And last song one of Emerson's adaptations of prior work. ELP are a great prog band please review more of their material. Great reaction.

[@brucebrown73]

Brian Augers Oblivion Express is another amazing band from 70’s. “Straight Ahead “ is their best. Start to finish. I would start with the side that has Straight Ahead, Change, Forever You’ll Stay in my Heart

[@orazioscardace911]

Erano in tre ma sembravano in mille❤

[@evengaarder7766]

Jim. Absolutely love the fact That you did this!! Now, where is side 1, apart from on Vimeo? 😁

[@JimNewstead]

It was blocked on KZbin so only available on Vimeo I'm afraid.

[@evengaarder7766]

@@JimNewstead Strange. Anyway, thanks again . Found it and enjoyed it!

[@monsieurlehigh4912]

I think they originally wanted to use Salvador Dali's "Endless Enigma" as the cover artwork, but unfortunately for whatever reason things didn't work out. Trilogy is my favourite ELP album!🎼

[@WooBino.]

One of my favorite ELP pieces is Pirates from the WORKS album. In fact the whole album is their last masterpieces. Also Carl Palmers TANK from WORKS seeing you're a drummer.

[@jaredsearle4278]

Bolero is I believe a dance form. Possibly Spanish. Ravel's Bolero is an expression of that form.

[@rcpsammy7186]

Glad you liked this. I agree with other comments, you need to check out, Tarkus. And, still waiting for you to get to, TFTO 😊 Haha....again, the album cover 🤣... You've heard the saying, never judge a book by the cover.

[@vegastycoon]

need more volume on the music, please 🎶

[@murdockreviews]

Brain Salad Surgery? That album's got some of ELP's most wicked sounds, which I think you'd enjoy after this (oh and the album cover is also a lot better 😉).

[@wicky4473]

Oh! I must have missed Side 1! I have a huge soft spot in my heart for this album. I think I wore out the grooves.

[@JimNewstead]

No you didn’t, it got blocked apart from North America. Not sure why side two is working everywhere!!!

[@wicky4473]

@@JimNewstead ha! How strange…

[@JimNewstead]

@@wicky4473 vimeo.com/618373186/b061c0dd2b

[@wicky4473]

@@JimNewstead Got it! Thanks!

[@fernandotor3266]

3 virtuosos.

[@chuckw4947]

Hey Jim.....way cool!!!.... I always felt ELP was just a few steps shy of immortal.......although justified..too often ego occluded virtuosity.. NONE THE LESS..... BRAIN SALAD SURGERY is where I would point you .... and then the Works albums are mostly brilliant..... Oh Yea...... on the YES front...once again.....^_^.... Going for the One... Going for the One.... Take care ....

[@Patricia7561]

Yep 7/8....

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

That is the $64000 question Jim. What was going on in your life in the 1970's that you missed ELP?

[@JimNewstead]

I was at the very oldest 9 years old….. I was born in 1970!

[@orazioscardace911]

😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

[@coachhannah2403]

Carl is the only one who remains...

[@flomalheur7467]

Three notes: It's a shame that part 1 was blocked (Trilogy is one of my favorite albums) In your videos, the music is always quite quiet (the voice is loud enough) Abaddon is the angel of the abyss / apocalypse in the Bible.

[@JimNewstead]

Doh! The problem with the music being louder is that when I do talk, it’s too loud. I might look at trying to duck the volume of the music while I talk. Thanks for the feedback, hope it doesn’t spoil it too much!

[@IllumeEltanin]

Different Bolero. I think the one most of us know is Ravel's Bolero.

[@stuartraybould6433]

First four studio albums are great, you have to be careful with ELP though, when they are good, they really are very good but when they are bad, they are awful. John Peel once called their music utter crap. Each to their own. Another band not led by guitar but by organ and sax, Van Der Graaf Generator, an acquired taste but one of my favourite bands of all time, especially the albums, Pawn Hearts and Still Life. A live listen to those would be interesting. 👍

[@IllumeEltanin]

huh. I don't know why this entered my head, as he definitely isn't prog. Maybe because he's another piano virtuoso. But have you heard Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road double album all the way through? ... although come to think of it, I guess Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding could be looked at as a prog pop piece.

[@JimNewstead]

I don’t think I’ve listened to much album Elton John to be honest. At some point maybe!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@JimNewstead If that's the case, definitely try to get Goodbye Yellow Brick Road on vinyl and do a channel listen if you can. Totally worth the time invested, IMO.

[@stuartraybould6433]

@@JimNewstead Get Madman across the Water, it's brilliant and has Rick Wakeman on it.

[@palantir135]

Not blocked in the Netherlands. It’s been a very long time, more than 40 years, since I heard this album and I can’t remember the songs that well; age probably 😅. It’s good music but for me, a bit too much keyboard extravaganza at times; Rick Wakeman does it more subtle.

[@JimNewstead]

I don’t really know why side two isn’t blocked at all!

[@palantir135]

@@JimNewstead Haven’t tested side one yet. I’ll let you know.

[@palantir135]

@@JimNewstead not visible therefore side one is blocked.

[@KG-yw2gm]

THANKS! I never understood why all people say BSS is the best ELP-album. For me it‘s musically and from the lyrics not very good (to speak clear: For me it‘s mostly crap). Trilogy is their absolute peak! Everything after that isn‘t very interesting… Just my 2 cents

[@hanssipkes8179]

Why not a bolero? Must Emerson have thought after recording the 3 fates, tarkus, pictures at an exhibition and tank they really could do it all

[@yes_head]

Yeah, the 1970s was a rare period where keyboard technology was advancing at a time that audiences were open to progressive music. Audiences were receptive to these strange new sounds, which created an opening for bands like ELP and Tangerine Dream, leading eventually to people like Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre. But keyboards became so closely associated with prog that when prog fell out of favor in the late 70s, keyboard-heavy music (and images of Rick Wakeman and his capes) sort of did as well. I remember in the 80s people were almost giving away old keyboards because there was no demand for them. Which made the return of analog instruments in the 00s sort of refreshing.

[@BigMacIain]

Had to turn my speakers up a bit for this one, Jim. Audio is a bit low on the music side. If you do Brain Salad Surgery after this, you'll either love it, or see why I think they got beyond themselves. Tarkus has one phenomenal side and a bunch of hit and miss tracks on the other. Pictures At An Exhibition was this 14 year-old's wet dream of an album. If you're enjoying keyboard-driven music like this, I heartily recommend Rick Wakeman's first (and best IMO) solo album, The Six Wives Of Henry VIII. The second track in particular, Anne of Cleves (the tracks aren't in wife order), is an absolute monster.

[@johnduval6377]

Speaking of live bands ELP were by far the best live band i've seen in 50 years of going to live show's.

[@paulbrookes413]

PROGGY cover!!

[@billnole2188]

Tarkus is also magnificent, and of course, Brain Salad Surgery rules.