Emerson Lake & Palmer: TARKUS for piano - Massimo Bucci (1st version)

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[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

The more this video is watched and enjoyed, the greater is my desire to better play this great music. Thank You.

[@user-qm2ti3bc5e]

Tarkus I know for 40 years. And still I listen for the first time. Thank you.

[@leonlkowalski]

Dear Massimo, I have no idea how you could do this much better. I've watched and listened to your performance at least twenty times and will do that again and again.

[@magicruss1]

I`m interested to know as a musician but not a pianist how difficult is keith emerson`s music for say classical pianists,it sounds incredibly complex

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Emerson's music is quite challenging also for a classical pianist

[@Aviationartist01]

Very challenging. It also helps if you have something of an appreciation of Ginastera's works in unravelling Keith Emerson's construction of this work. The Spanish composer had a great influence on Keith's performing and writing. You can hear it in Massimo's performance. Brilliant playing! Keith would be really happy and delighted to see and hear this treatment of his music.

[@chrisdiener7752]

I'm crying right now. Keith would love to hear this.

[@corellimusici1486]

I'm crying too. It's unbelievable. Thank you Keith, grazie Massimo

[@stanwray4070]

Eyes moist with appreciation . Bravo !

[@DavidJEyre]

Marvelous! For some reason, the thought that comes to mind is back in the late 60s and early 70s there were reviews of ELP I think in Stereo Review magazine. The critics seemed to never acknowledge Keith Emerson and his brilliance. One adjective they never seemed to tire of was "pretentious". Emerson's work has stood the test of time and Tarkus has shown those critics to be ignorant and "pretentious".

[@MarcelloDiLorenzo]

E x a c t l y !

[@Cobalt985]

I can understand what they mean... but there are very vfew pieces of music and more specifically prog pieces that are so expressive and full of emotion as Tarkus is. Keith's playing really was incredible. I'm more a Yes person, but Tarkus is seriously something incredible.

[@selfhelp69]

He was so good they were jealous.

[@edwarddore7617]

Yes (70s), King Crimson, and Gentle Giant are my favorites prog bands, not that I don't love the many others of that time period, that being said Emerson is my all time favorite keyboard/piano player of all time, so that says a lot.

[@coachhannah2403]

@@Cobalt985- I used to listen to Keith and Rick. Rick did not stick. 🤷‍♂️ Really fun to watch these 'new' interpretation I've never known existed through the decades! Oh, Keith was DEFINITELY pretentious. But they sounded like they thought that was a 'Bad Thing.'

[@johndale6356]

I can't believe this! The mastery of not just the notes but the nuances of this man's playing is unbelievable! But his understanding of the acoustic piano and it's timbral qualities are unmatched! I can't believe it but he gets the piano to gather every bit of acoustics you would ever want to hear come from a piano. Very few people can do this! His separation of notes and registers to create an acoustic sound , that is solid whether he is running heavy atonal ostinato bass lines against lightly articulated Melody's in the right hand but his acoustics, are beyond belief! I'm thinking 12 microphones but I'm betting 3 maybe, this is not a man who would know how to Mic a piano to achieve those acoustic sounds. HE IS CREATING THE SOUND IN ONE OF THE FINEST PERFORMANCES I HAVE EVER HEARD! Heard is the key word here! Emerson's music is always visual when played, Keith crafted it as such. Keith's music is always laced with little side thoughts of musical ideas which seem to come from nowhere, but somehow fits together perfectly to the whole! This was a virtual transition to a piano piece period. Keith wrote it knowing the trio would tackle it, but I can't believe even Keith knew the harmonics so beautifully milked the piano for every possible string harmonic that sounded sympathetic vibrating overtones and had that piano fing humming! O. M. G. ! I am dumbfounded! Technique wise, and because of the brilliant Acoustic sounds this man is a better acoustic piano player then Keith. I know a little about playing the piano! Keith was never " Playing anything!" He was deadly serious! But this guy has an understanding of "Acoustics!" He made the piano literally Vibrate off the stage! He probably never could compose a piece like this. Nobody could! But his mastery of the acoustic piano was unbelievable TO HEAR! INCREDIBLE!

[@johndale6356]

Yeah a few people commented on my comments. So I said let me check! I was right! I've been playing piano 40 years. I play something and the piàno will reveal things when I listen to the recording that only the piano knows. It just happened. The sound board, the body, the resonance. But I do not have a clue how it happens. It's why the piano is such a wonderful instrument. This was like a professional race car driver, drafting, clutching , braking , giving it gas, letting up, laying into turns, this was whole different ball game. I'm kinda along for the ride! Nuance and Acoustics! Unreal!

[@paolorevello9152]

There is everything of Keith Emerson's art here. There is his jazzy side,there is Bach's fugato,there is Ginastera,Gershwin....one of the classic of modern music. Thank you Massimo.

[@angelawebster2359]

I have listened to this wonderful piece for 47 years This is the second best I have ever heard - Keith’s was obviously the best but Massimo, this is so close. RIP Keith Emerson

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Thank You Angela :-)

[@parzooman]

I think you've captured the right mix of Classical and Jazz that is Emerson's compositional style.

[@DukeLaCrosse20]

Do your neighbors complain that you don't play often enough? This is just so awesome. I love love love it.

[@timcutler4708]

Gets better every time I hear it

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Thank you all for the nice comments and likes. I feel gratified, flattered and encouraged.

[@luisl2066]

Tarkus pushes any pianist to their limits and is extremely difficult to perform. You do it in an admirable and exceptional way. I also like Jordan Rudess' interpretation of it. Thank you for sharing your great talent with us.

[@BenderJeremy]

The greatest piece of music ever written by the genius that is Keith Emerson, and you nailed it Massimo. Spectacular

[@jokergag]

I totally agree; Massimo Bucci wonderfully captured the very essence of Keith Emerson's Music; one of the greatest ever "Progressive Rock" piece of music. Congratulations from a ELP French fan!!!

[@dougmphilly]

Minh Tam this and pirates never leave my playlist

[@edwarddore7617]

the best is subjective, but one of the pieces ever written is true

[@yackman4368]

I'm actually kinda surprided that this is possible and wondering how his arms aren't too sore to keep going. This is amazing

[@theresa42213]

How did he do it Massimo? How did this brilliant kid _KNOW_ how to compose such an amazing piece without much formal training? He had a signature sound! He had _small_ hands! God blessed him ......and his generation with such a gift!! l thank God that my father was into jazz, like Oscar Peterson, and Weather Report, and all the other jazzers! When l was 14 some friends were into 'Zeppelin'' and 'Stones ...blah blah. But l found these 3 bands 'Genesis, Yes, ELP,' and from then on new friends found me! Most were guys, and all were musicians! l just wonder how one little Keith could know and play without any training, and have such a _powerful_ presence?

[@MarcelloDiLorenzo]

Keith was a genius.

[@Cobalt985]

Haha... Stones. Stones are important to me for one reason: they were the cause of the explosive debut of King Crimson, an incredible band! Can't imagine the Rolling Stones could have ever topped anything at all KC played on that stage... they're just not even in the same universe.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@Cobalt985 I’m not a rolling stones fan by any stretch but I wouldn’t diss them. They’re still a great band but just different to the progressive music I’m more interested in.

[@Dirgnimai7]

Nothing wrong with Zeppelin whatsoever. Great music is great music. Why down one to lift another? Both ELP and Zeppelin were/are great bands. And there was a mutual appreciation society between Page and Emerson.

[@bostonseeker]

Actually, Keith did have significant formal training and had studied music theory and many scores. He had both a sensitive ear and a perceptive, well-trained mind. The training wasn't wasted on him, clearly. Emerson came back with works of genius.

[@aimardom]

Emerson era um gênio. Este pianista vibra na mesma frequência. A beleza nos salvará.

[@SecDirect700]

This is absolutely phenomenal, The dexterity and the complexity level of Tarkus is beyond measure!! You nailed it! Amazing Bravo!!

[@maurotruscello1065]

The way you play is scary, man haha. You're a genius!

[@TonySilva-vx4jf]

Keith Emerson and Greg Lake forever between us! Wonderful theme, with elements of jazz, erudite and rock! Music has the power to keep alive the presence of those who conceive a work that touches millions of hearts! As long as there are musicians who play the music of the great musicians/instrumentalists it will keep them alive forever ...

[@frederickpando1326]

Great solo piano interpetation. Shows what an absolutely great composer Keith Emerson was.

[@markussukram9290]

C'è Bach e c'è Emerson e c'è Massimo Bucci che lo onora interpretandolo.

[@alexandremantovan6975]

simply AMAZING

[@JorgeRamos1701]

We will miss you, Keith Emerson. RIP

[@nataliaelias3031]

Самый мой любимый концерт. Музыка на века

[@dabaska787]

I most of listen to the real thing from Emerson Lake & Palmer a thousand time but I have to say that this version of Tarkus is best I heard for a long time enjoy???

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Thank You!

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

E' morto Keith Emerson. Sono incredulo e addolorato.

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Dal 1971, Keith emerson è diventato una parte importante della mia vita di musicista. Anche grazie a lui, decisi che da grande avrei fatto il musicista. Ascoltai per la prima volta Tarkus alla radio (programma "per voi giovani") e ne fui conquistato totalmente. Da allora, chissà quante volte lo avrò riascoltato. In questi ultimi anni la mia attenzione verso la sua musica è molto cresciuta, tanto che ho aperto questo canale di You Tube principalmente per riproporla, in versione pianistica. Spero di onorare la sua memoria con questa mia esecuzione di Tarkus, per quanto imperfetta, e soprattutto con altre mie future esecuzioni. Viva la musica di Keith Emerson.

[@Nitrate900]

grazie per la testimonianza, io sono molto più giovane ma anche per me la sua musica ha significato tanto. E complimenti per la splendida esecuzione!

[@TonyAvaloschickenwing]

+Massimo Bucci , Iove your Playing awesome what we do with out the creators of such Great Music , Gracis Massimo!

[@persuadersonic]

+Massimo Bucci Maestro Bucci, il suo arrangiamento porta onore a Emerson. A parer mio, è la miglior versione che finora abbia ascoltato. Anzi, è così accattivante che attira anche NON fanatici assoluti del rock progressivo come me. Così, ho deciso, pur nelle mie limitate capacità di dilettante, di studiare Eruption. Sempre su YT ho trovato lo spartito, che ho utilizzato come base, e dalla sua versione cerco di aggiungere i suoi arrangiamenti. Eng: Maestro Bucci, your arrangement brings honour to Emerson. To me, it's the best version I've ever heard. Actually, it's so charming that captures even NOT absolute fans of progressive rock like me. So I decided, though being not very skilled, to study Eruption. On YT I found the score, that I'm trying to enhance with your wonderful arrangement from your clip.

[@TheCatullo]

+Massimo Bucci E' stato anche il mio compagno per tutta la mia adolescenza, il mio mito e mi dispiace ancora di più che sia morto così. La tua esecuzione è una bella testimonianza di amore, complimenti. Sarebbe bello sentirti anche in un gruppo che possa risuonare gli ELP.

[@ggrixoni]

Conosco Tarkus a memoria e questa tua versione per piano solo centra in pieno lo spirito della musica di Emerson. Bravo Massimo!

[@user-jd8fl1ur6o]

🇮🇹イタリア語ですか。

[@user-jd8fl1ur6o]

Bravo Keith Emerson, Bravo Gregory Lake, Bravo Carl Palmer, Bravi Emerson Lake & Palmer!!!!!!!!

[@XanAxDdu]

centra pure qualsiasi nota possiamo ricordare a mente

[@martincarden]

Absolutely brilliant!! Thankyou Massimo - you have SUCH a talent (and you do very great honour to Keith Emerson, Greg Lake & Carl Palmer). Hopefully this silences those stupid critics who did not believe that this music has great worth, longevity and great distinction.

[@paulowens8713]

Fantastic Massimo Keith would have been proud of you!

[@snuppssynthchannel]

This is one of the finest renditions of this piece.

[@cesarparrado1894]

Bravísimo lo tuyo Massimo!!!!, exquisito pianista, un lujo poder escuchar todas estas piezas de antología interpretadas por ti. Gracias totales, por darnos esta música tan grande de grupos excepcionales, que serán los clásicos de los años venideros, para las nuevas generaciones.

[@user-sv8ew3po1y]

Yo tengo 12 años y escucho esto y tienes razón es un clásico y muy bueno por cierto

[@bbooz]

wow ! you need to call Palmer and Lake and tell them you wanna do a unplugged with them thank you for putting it on up here

[@RICHY6300]

Just wanted to watch eruption but I had to watch the whole 18 and a half minutes. Absolutely amazing.

[@collectorofstuff158]

As a lover of this piece and of ELP I say...magnificent! Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.

[@shimmime]

This has got to rank as one of the hardest pieces of music to play on piano. Really talented pianist. I take my hat off to you

[@vittoriovedovato3690]

beautiful piano version of Tarkus. The original spirit of the full song has been widely saved

[@1thommyberlin]

masterfully done Mr. Bucci.

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

bravo.. we are all lucky men to have covered Keith's stuff

[@johnkersey6507]

This will be, oned day, and one day soon, classical music. Brilliant!

[@damirhlobik6488]

IS

[@jamesmather2839]

It's always great to hear people playing Emerson, Lake and Palmer. KZbinrs may also enjoy listening to Rachel Flowers playing Tarkus on piano ... blind.

[@andragg]

When I was 14 in 1970 I discovered the music of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, their best albums were "Uncle Meat", "Weasels Ripped my Flesh", "Burnt Weeny Sandwich" and Zappa's solo album "Hot Rats" and they were released in only 2 years, 1969 & 1970. In 1971 I heard ELP's Tarkus and now I had two musical heroes, Zappa and Emerson. I learned guitar because keyboards back in those days were expensive and hard to move if you wanted to play in a band. I went to College to study music theory and would play the pianos in the practice rooms as much as I could. In 1973 Zappa published a book of musical scores of a lot of his greatest and well know pieces. I had for years wished I could get a score for Tarkus and in 1983 Keyboard Magazine delivered my wish, the score for "Eruption" from "Tarkus" was finally available. But learning it took a lot of practice. My piano playing and reading skills improved several months later and I discovered a lot of the reasons why I loved Emerson's and Zappa's music so much: the use of a lot of fourths, fifths, inversions of suspended fourth cords which is used extensively in Eruption. The opening ostinato is a series of arpeggio suspended 4th 2nd inversion cords. (3 notes with a fourth stacked over another fourth) Zappa uses this in a lot of his pieces, i.e. "Legend of the Golden Arches" from " Uncle Meat". Zappa and Emerson used what I believe is the 4th inversion of the suspended fourth cord which is stacked 5ths, e.g. C-G-D, which makes a sus. 4th cord sound more interesting. Also using staked 5ths on top of staked 5ths in another key will create a lot of harmonies that sound incredible. Emerson and Zappa were the greatest composers to come out of Rock in my opinion. From studying and learning my favorite pieces from these two Masters on piano I was able to find out why their music was so interesting. I know my explanations of their music may not all be technically correct. But I hope this helps other musicians who want to know why Zappa's and Emerson's music is so great. Thanks for reading.

[@michelst-onge6569]

I was believing that the perfection was not exist , but I see that I was wrong. Massimo you're the better successor to transmit the legacy of Keith Emerson. ( sorry my english is not perfect and my italian is worst)

[@danedmiston7734]

Wow! I am speechless! You my friend are a monster on the keys. The work that you must do to learn these pieces must be long and intense. I would never have the patience to do something like this. I guess I am just a different type of player more on improvising and in the style of Liz Story and George Winston but to play like the late great Keith Emerson wow!! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@christophermorrison8632]

Mille grazie. Sei fantastico

[@sorel997]

Rare ! Bravo ! RIP Keith and Greg.

[@markgregson4314]

Astoundingly beautiful - mister E (of ELP) is sorely missed.

[@VictorMerello]

Per me è musica che potrebbe andare anche in concerti sinfonici come per altro fanno in Giappone. Semplicemente grandioso!

[@damirhlobik6488]

Meraviglia

[@FranciscoLopez-rf4jo]

Massimo sei un grande !!! Keith Emerson sarà contento dal cielo ascoltando questo capolavoro da te, grazie per condividere un lavoro cosi prezioso.

[@philipsenger3365]

Amazing skill and talent. Bravo! To think Emerson actually wrote this is remarkable. It is genius.

[@paulstringa6660]

This is not another cover. Great version. Bravo Massimo.

[@anguitenens]

All I can say is WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!! ;) Keith is smiling on you right now!

[@robertcooper1952]

The best interpretation of Tarkus I've ever heard. What a talented man!

[@RiffRaffish]

Whenever I click on this video just to watch the start I end up watching the whole rest of the video, it's too good!

[@TonyAvaloschickenwing]

Today we lost your Hero !and mine Emerson Rest in Peace ! Long live your music , I would go to see you! Massimo Bucci! Awesome display of talent too!

[@albertlleal]

Fresh and fluent. Beautiful interpretation Massimo.

[@wam44]

Bravo!! Just finished listening to this interpretation for the first time! You are a master sir! I have been listening to this for almost 45 years, I've loved since the first listen-iconic!

[@marioreda3261]

Uno dei pezzi più belli del grande genio che è stato Keith Emerson. Bravissimo, per suonarlo ci vogliono le palle.

[@ouftidjuvalet]

Mon dieu quel talent !!!!! Keith Emerson SORS DE CE CORP !!!!

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

😄

[@horstb29]

Fantastic is an understatement. Bravo Maestro!

[@camiloleao3249]

A great progressive rock hit converted in a very difficult piano masterpice.

[@1918SMLE]

This video starts out 18 minutes and 35 seconds but time stands still while watching Mr Bucci play. Thank you for posting this.

[@acousticland]

i miei vivissimi complimenti. Emerson sarà onorato di avere esecutori interpreti così "con le palle quadrate".

[@davidbantle5866]

Wow!! What an accomplishment. Thank you for your efforts to keep Keith's music alive. I think this is the best version of Tarkus I ever heard. Emerson would have been proud of you for capturing the energy and attack of his music unfortunately he couldn't do in his later years do to all his nerve damage.

[@Musiquesaecouter]

Very great playing for this work from Emerson, difficult task on piano like a long walk motion. Bravo

[@vstanick]

Just got this, forwarded by a fellow ELP aficionado. WONDERFUL.

[@declermartineza761]

with everything you play from Banks and Emerson you blow his mind Master, you're the best ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marcfaur]

This is pure heaven and I don't wanna die without being able to play it! Thanks, it was perfect!

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

+Marc Faur No Marc, there are many imperfections, but thank You :)

[@marcfaur]

+Massimo Bucci I know there are. But they don't bother me. Your version is full of soul. I've heard Jordan Rudess version and it was so mecanical and soulless. This is like Hendrix; the imperfections are there, but they add flavour. Given the passing of Keith, this brought a tear...

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

+Marc Faur Thank You very much. I really appreciate your words.

[@mikekrupp4149]

Wow, you are an amazing pianist!!! Mastery of the keyboard and a keen ear. Bravo indeed!

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

+Mike Krupp Thank You Mike!

[@martaovi5404]

+Mike Krupp italian pianer.....the pioneers in barroque music.....they creates the music.....

[@awenindoe]

Holyyyy mother!

[@mihohobaba]

Bravo!

[@HaroldDemura]

Ho visto il video per intero un'altra volta e non posso non lasciare un altro commento. Questa performance è spettacolare in tutto, dall'arrangiamento all'esecuzione. Veramente incredibile.

[@Ramsmeat]

Bravissimo!!! Meravigliosa!!! Tarkus è una vera e propria droga. Riesco ad ascoltarla anche 3 - 4 volte di fila e non mi annoia mai. Viva il Progressive Rock, Viva la Musica!!!

[@giuseppeastori9869]

Anche io....

[@SimonRML2456]

Oh my lord.....you sir are fantastic...Keith will be looking down with the warmest smile.... I can't stop watching ...

[@bostonseeker]

Magnificent, dynamic range, rhythmic control, everything! Bucci brings out those booming fourths like alien church bells ....

[@dondavidon624]

Man, your work is incredibly good. It is a huge effort. Your transcriptions are absolutely fantastic. The finest level in transcription skills one could wish for. Your work is not only extremely accurate and precise when compared to the original, it is also performed in a most beautiful sensitive way on a highly elaborated level of piano playing. All those keyboarders and pianists who grew up with full admiration for Keith Emerson‘s compositions, taking all in all a lot of motivation and inspiration out of the music by ELP, will be full of admiration for your fine skills, bringing this music fully alive at its best on the piano alone. So if I had the famous three wishes for free, the one would certainly be, to get the written scores of your transcriptions (are they available at all ??). You’re making a lot of people very happy with your talents. Stay well and keep going ! God bless you.

[@markkens9]

Bravo!!! Clean, clear, and faithful to the original in such a way that the genius of Emerson is self-evident.

[@carbonbased5041]

We, who grew up with this music, we know those days it was "only" rock music. Critics weren't the classical crtitics, they worked for rock magazines, moreover, most of them even opposed classical music. It is a huge acknowledgement for our generation that ELP's music, and Keith in particular is compared to classical music. The fact of comparison would be enough, and this music actually stands it. More than that. Outstands. Thanks Massimo for keeping it alive. A grandiose performance.

[@mtnwest]

Holy you know what. I'm a big ELP fan especially Keith's playing. If you can bottle your talent I'm buying a bottle!

[@SubhayanMukerjee]

This is amazing. Made me cry. Well done, mate.

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Thank You! With your "like" I arrived at 400! Thank You very much :)))

[@JimGardner]

Utterly incredible!

[@vesosobot4094]

Bravo … what feel … what perfection … what endurance. Truly spectacular. Thank you.

[@stephenspouse2857]

Just utterly brilliant. a fitting tribute to Keith.

[@george42007]

I thought of so many remarks full of wisdom but then, eventually, I decided on (pardon my French) OMFG!

[@Cobalt985]

Wow!! Incredible performance. 14:59 hit me like it never has before! You really brought out the beauty in this piece.

[@juancarlosarias6550]

Simply BRILLIANT!!!! Keith Emerson, the greatest keyboardist in rock history lives in you. Kudos!

[@mickeverett3835]

Totally brilliant. Always a real pleasure to listen to. 😜👍

[@rodrigodealencar323]

I'm marveled. Great playing

[@Joshualbm]

Incredible playing and arrangement of incredible music. Bravo Massimo!

[@PhilStefura1778]

Maestro, you are truly gifted from God; and for you to share your gift is truly priceless: Bravissimo!!

[@giuseppetosetto6267]

Fantastico pianista, sono semplicemente incantato

[@emanuelgaytan3076]

espectacularmente hermoso!!!

[@MichaelBLevi]

BRAVO! This was incredible thank you.

[@jimmygiannakis3638]

If i had a penny for every time i watched this performance, well I'd have a bunch of pennies. Well done!

[@jasonjmarchi]

Ive been watch this video every few days for weeks now. Never tire of the composition, and LOVE the pianist’s style!

[@tonycullotta8528]

perfect. enjoyed listening to this

[@paulpetersen8146]

Your playing is just a joy. Thanks for your devotion to putting out such classics to enjoy and inspire.

[@MassimoBucciMusicista]

Thank You Paul

[@TakeBigBites]

RIP Keith Emerson.

[@simlesby]

mesmerizing...bravo to this pianist and to Keith...what a genius!!

[@csova12]

This guy is ridiculously talented! Great great great transcription to piano!!! Wow.

[@ridsserh]

¡wow!, simplemente sensacional.

[@hansholubetz1949]

Great! I´m speechless.