Fantasy - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

[@LeonidVorobyevandfriends]

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[@dotlund1096]

Just watching for Sacramento dates. I cannot wait!!

[@jankwikkel1954]

WOW WOW WOW!!!??? 👍🏻Do you " maybe" tour to The Netherlands? ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@slchambers1]

Florida here. Tickets purchased.

[@cliffcohen6517]

Just purchased tickets! See you next week in Ft Lauderdale!

[@bahamatoma]

I’ll be there at Point of the Bluff Keuka Lake NY

[@billwallace9030]

I play in a cover band...a really good cover band. My musicians have done extended tours with Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, Lou Rawls, Donna Summer, Linda Carter, CS&Y, Dan Fogelberg, Ray Charles, etc.....and we don't hold a candle to these guys. One of the best bands in the world....period!

[@Lady1973Red]

Fantastic

[@IdaDerajat]

Wooow very very similiar with group band EW&F...😍❤👍👍👍

[@peterwaaijer4723]

Unbelievable good, beautiful

[@Rene-vd8to]

Geweldig

[@thomasremoryemory7270]

Props

[@danielventura8073]

I watched this a bunch of times and bluetoothed through my LG CM 4590, for a friend. Just like me his eyes could not believe his ears. These covers are flawless

[@kevinchipperfield333]

11th November absolutely brilliant ❤

[@scottwardinsky2688]

I turn 68 years old tomorrow. I’ve been a musician most of my life. You guys blow me away. Speechless!

[@daryl6957]

Agreed👍.

[@74bshs]

I'll be the same age in late May '24. Going to see L&F--for the fifth time!--as a b-day present.

[@lgbtqia-pride-is-wrong]

​@@BlondieHappyGuyban pride

[@33StinkyFeetMuskyGuy]

The same‼️But I 40 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dannyristeski8116]

They did fantastic 👌 amazing job

[@jaehochoi8062]

This is not a cover any more. This is REINCARNATION!!! of 70/80's golden days music. Hope that I can see these guys at Seoul.

[@florribs5704]

I thought the same!!!

[@monicapino313]

Me too!!

[@ebennett7]

Great comment!

[@salvattorecorleone3883]

Hell yeah🎉🎉

[@carloalbertocegan56]

Indimenticabile

[@tomgough7873]

That lead singer nailed it.

[@wonderwoman5732]

@tomgough7873 They all did well.

[@PawtucketPatriot66]

100%

[@Aclimade]

Those ... lead singers...!

[@バニラちゃん-m4j]

感動を超える素晴らしいサウンドをありがとう😊ただただ感謝しかないです。

[@kevinjordan997]

Only someone who lived throughout the brilliance of earth wind and fire will appreciate how absolutely amazing talented and mind blowing these artist are

[@patriciagallardoparedes4583]

No lo puedo creer!! Asombroso!! Que barbaridad!! Super banda!! Tiene la.misma calidad.de EW&F

[@岩川俊朗]

若い頃のフィリップベリーの声にそっくり、楽曲も、完全コピー🎉目をつぶって聴いてると、まるでアースウインドandファイヤ〜👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@bluecosmo]

本当にそっくりですね ライブではなくレコードのフィリップをパーフェクトにトレースしてます

[@andreaacorujinha6153]

Achei que fosse ela cantando, maravilhoso.

[@photodube]

When you sound as good as the original, you're doing it right.

[@maryrp100]

❤❤❤❤

[@swamistevie4711]

Better than the original. 😮

[@lamontbrown6382]

I agree

[@saints51]

Better than.

[@oo1670]

ABSOLUTELY

[@usdafsisio]

I'm at a loss for words. I never thought anyone could ever 3:58 pull this song off. They nailed it 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@一反木綿-l5g]

完璧で最高に素晴らしい❤ありがとう👍👍👍

[@浩樹中村-p5y]

又又聞いてしまった。何回も…飽きないょ。素晴らしい。最高！明日も聴くよ。いいね～

[@leefreed2060]

Holy mother of God, if I close my eyes, you can't tell me that this is not EWF. Jesus. This is absolutely amazing and dead on.

[@MstaMark]

Take it easy there...Philip Bailey ain't singing.

[@christophermitchum6829]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...we learn from each other! Share your toys, and I'll share mine 😎✍️👆🌎🌍🌏✌️

[@BA-mv8pp]

Have to disagree. I love EWF, but Philip Bailey can't hit the falsetto notes like he used to. But major love to EWF, possibly my favorite group.ever

[@themanwithnoname2666]

👍

[@tomelrick8609]

Im 58 years old and have been a professional musician most of my life The lead singing and back up vocals are over the top EXCELENT..!! I honestly see NO way that it can be ANY better...

[@annettewinter9315]

Der Sänger ist der Hammer und die Band - ohne Worte - so schööööön ❤❤❤

[@WhatIsReal888]

Excellent

[@mistermatsuda]

Everything was excellent!!!

[@hommerecorder7003]

So ist es!❤ ​@@annettewinter9315

[@patriciafarnfield5793]

It takes me back in time absolutly excellent

[@carolannaugustus]

My late boyfriend and I saw these folks in concert 3 times. Very, very happy memories at these concerts with him. Well worth the money.

[@phenbuz]

NOBODY in the world plays Earth, Wind and Fire like this. Not even close. My congrats and love for all those fantastic musicians one by one...And of course the magic sound engineer. Thank you so much Leonid Vorobyev🙏

[@JeffMayne]

Omg how awesome

[@justice4g]

I dunno, HSCC does it pretty well too

[@WilBie1961]

Best cover version ever.

[@TheMoneyChannelGuyMcCordMBA]

Better than the original. Lead vocal sounds like Philip Bailey. This perfection out if the christian nation Russia and we are constantly told they are the enemy. Blather.....

[@indrafaisal05]

i totally agree 1000 % with you

[@小笠原利人]

日本語のコメントが無かったのでどうしてなのかと思いながら書き込みました どう表現していいのか分らないほど素晴しい演奏で最近毎日聴いています 一番最初聞いた時最後の高音をどう歌うのか？少し心配してましたがそんな 心配は全く無用でした ここまで完璧だとコメントする事も気後れして仕舞います 当時この曲を愛していた日本の皆さんにも是非聞いて欲しい演奏です きっと何度も聞いてしまうでしょう 本当に素晴らしい演奏でyou tubeに人生で初めてコメントしました

[@normacarranza8645]

🎉👏👏👏👏🏆

[@nabe2386]

ここまで完璧&アースをリスペクトしてるカバーを聞いたことがありません 凄すぎまて毎回鳥肌が立ちます 日本はアースファンがかなりいると思うのでぜひこの凄さを体感してもらいたいです😊

[@М.М.Макаров]

❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉Привет из России!! 🥰

[@peterd.9522]

A first time YT comment. You chose well. ✌

[@М.М.Макаров]

@@peterd.9522 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️🥂🥂🥂

[@ilene9158]

This is how music should sound. Earth,Wind and Fire would be proud. Amazing sounds. ❤

[@BruceMcKechnie-s2v]

This is the best cover of ANY song by ANY band ANYWHERE for all the reasons given below plus the pleasant demeanors on everyone's faces. I couldn't keep the grin off my face for the whole 5 minutes and 12 seconds.

[@浩樹中村-p5y]

バンドは忠実にコピーして素晴らしいの一言に尽きる。皆さん最高のテクニック！

[@billromero6867]

This kicks ass, takes names and hits it to an other planet. Remarkable version of a fantasy!!!!!!! Pure excellence!!!!!!!!!!

[@vegaswillie]

Can't believe how this band sounds exactly like the studio version of EWF. Incredible. Sounds like they have every instrument that EWF used. The singer did a wonderful job. Philip Bailey is a hard singer to try and cover. Great performance. 🔥🔥🔥

[@PawtucketPatriot66]

Are you freaking kidding me??? In any case I woud blow off anyone attempting to cover this song...until now. This was incredible. Tight everything: instrumentation, vocals and harmonies. I have literally spent the last 2 hours watching this over and over. Totally blown away. The energy in that studio is through the roof. I cant get enough.

[@thekeytospiritdoularanch]

Well said. I adore Earth, Wind and Fire. I would never want to hear a cover of any of their songs because... why? This is outstanding and I love the joy the performers are experiencing. It brings me back to all the times I've seen them and how amazing they are live.

[@davidnicholas6540]

Wonderland 😂

[@sgold989]

I totally agree and could not have expressed it any better myself. I was blown away!!!

[@Dragan_Drazic]

I totally agree

[@brianbytheocean]

I was lucky enough to see them in Fort Lauderdale last night. They sounded amazing!!! The whole show was a blast.

[@kriswos6929]

Tears in my eyes… deeply moved by the groove and harmony.. I’m happy ❤❤❤

[@johnmiwa6256]

In an era of mostly crappy re-imaginings, it is inspiring to see so many talented people come together to honor a great song from the past.

[@davidthompson3115]

This is timeless stuff I grew up on this music. And all the bands at Woodstock.

[@franklinpeck177]

John...Spot On...excellent observation! Greetings from N.Kentucky USA 🇺🇸 Be Safe out There.

[@doloreslopezguzman9720]

Y tan hermosa interpretación de ewf ,y de su cantante con esos gritos finales que le dan vida al corazón cada que los escucho!!

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

I agree this a great version of the song and does the original justice. I was really impressed. The brass section is phenomenal

[@ericwalker3364]

Spot on. The decline of modern popular music is so evident. Especially after listening to this rendition.👍

[@o-digidyville]

I am 67 years old and have been and EWF fan my entire life. You guys NAILED this song. Bravo!!

[@cynthiasargent]

I hear you, I'm almost 67! lol I think maybe due to high tech now that they sound even better than the original band Chicago! Omg!

[@IslandGirlKelly]

They so did. Check out their cover of Boogie Wonderland also. It too, is mind blowing.

[@ruthi3690]

OMG!!! I have never heard anyone come this close to the original artist in my life!!! Well done! This is one of my favorite EWF jams! I love that you resurrected it so fabulously! Hats off to you all! 👏 Bravo 👏

[@369Bandido]

These youngins will immortalize, Phillip, Maurice and the gang for the next 50 yrs!!!!

[@DamaPatricia]

EWF es eterno y de toda la humanidad!!! La buena música 🎵 🎼 No conoce fronteras!!! 🤩🥰❤ Soy de Argentina 🇦🇷

[@darylharvey2865]

Some musicians try to pass themselves off as "world class". THIS is truly what "world class" looks and sounds like. The dignity they bring to these covers is simply phenomenal.

[@johnlonghurst4275]

Absolutely amazing vocals. Sound just like the original. Such a great track. Never has a cover sounded so good!!

[@tonyfelder1206]

Well said 😊.

[@mohamedraffee]

You mentioned the most accurate word… DIGNITY…. It only comes from Real Soulful Musicians , like them🙏❤️

[@eduardocruzchong5042]

❤soy cubano he crecido oyendo tierra y fuego en país en todas las fiestas se oían me trae hermoso recuerdos una época hermosa de oro en la música

[@alessandraale6031]

Muito bom❤

[@TheEldoradoKid]

I'm 65 years old and lived through the EWF era of the 70s, disco danced to it, heard it all the first time around on the radio etc... And I am just totally blown away by the incredible level of talent brought together here! And to think that these folks are not American, but from Central Europe and Russia! Not only is it an amazing tribute to a great band and era, but more than that, just showcasing the professional level of Their musical ability here, speaks volumes of not only the selections but of the musicians themselves. Bravo Leonid and Friends! I'll be searching for more of their music!

[@AdamGalewski-hc4fp]

W pełni podpisuje się pod twoimi swolami

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Yes! My thoughts too! What the Hell??? Great Sound Quality too! Thanks!

[@albergiogomes1525]

Me too

[@ohcaptainvideo]

Welcome to the show! You're on a fantastic voyage now!

[@daryl6957]

65 also. Saw your name 'eldorado kid. I worked @ the eldorado casino. 82 hotel/ casino. This band reminds me of all that!!!

[@glennjelich3174]

Each and every one of these musicians are at the top of their craft......when they come together it is pure magic. Beyond excellent

[@REDU-xx7nx]

Yes, thats it.

[@mikecabral1579]

Really talented and very tight. I love their arrangements. The lead vocal is out of this world. I hope there’s no autotune as he’s spot on every note. Wow.

[@richardbonner2354]

Glenn! REDU! Mike! You're ALL Right! Leonid an' His Friends are MOST EXcellent! 🙂 Rick Bonner Pennsyltucky

[@veegeeriviera-ue9wk]

I hope they can maintain their sound during live concert performances. They did very good in studio.

[@Drumn4Him1]

YES! YES!! And YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@denniswoodbury8599]

They bring joy. The joy on their faces and their music is infectious. Music used to bring us together and it still can. Thank you for your excellence.

[@CandidMike]

The tempo, the strings, the guitars, the vocals, the beat, the trumpets and saxophones.....the synchronization. This is as CLOSE to perfection as close GETS. I'm just in awe.

[@OkBoomerG4mer]

Out of any and all covers I have ever watched/heard on KZbin, this is by far the BEST. I am so blown away by the production, the vocals (Danil...dude..you are Maurice White), the strings, percussion, and the reincarnated Phenix Horns. I sat there with my eyes closed listening, and I honestly could not hear the difference between the real EWF and you. Thank you so much for your talent and sharing it with the world

[@scottscott232]

I don't know what to say, this has just absolutely blown my mind. The vocalist, backing vocals, the horns, strings, percussion, everything is of top quality. The sound quality is crystal clear. This is the music that I used to listen to in my youth, and this amazing team has reproduced every single sound perfectly.

[@rashida7777]

I'm crying so hard right now. Just so... beautiful!

[@domineu7]

So beautifully sung + played 🤙 Please continue Your Mission of Music + ❤🗽🕊️💎 PEACE 💎🕊️🗽❤

[@Gabrielnobre]

THIS IS BEYOND AMAZING! Don't have words to praise enough!

[@DaveLargo-my7mp]

I just realized it took almost 50 years for a band to cover this song giving it the justice it deserves, MIND BLOWING! It's a testament to how advance this piece of music actually is!

[@waynewalcott4856]

You should check out the Rythym of Life version of this song not a full symphony, small group with just 3 horns

[@alessandraale6031]

Amei

[@zhaydiyvonni3033]

Maurice White was a musical genius! ✨🙌✨

[@beatles1141]

A musical treasure

[@paspa07]

It took 50 years for technology to allow mortals do justice to the song

[@しなの-x2y]

幸せだ！！こんなに虜になったのはいつぶりなのか？最高過ぎてワクワクが止まらない！！！ 夢中になって聴きまくってる。今日眠れる気がしない！！最高〜！！ありがとう！！

[@markwilson4991]

Probably the greatest cover of any song ever, simply magnificent

[@joemeehan9329]

Absolutely agreed!!!

[@cindydeloy4202]

Also Agreed!!!

[@martinkijkt]

Listen also to the Analogues.

[@alejandraruiz-he2ge]

Also Agreed!!!!!!!!

[@timothysmith3551]

Oh my God...this brings tears of joy to my eyes. I was a teen when EWAF were at their peek...so much fun and happiness in my life at that time. Thank you for taking me back to the most glorious time of my life...and in my opinion...the best era of music ever.

[@jameskarney983]

Everything they have done has been just mind blowing. EW&F and Chicago have to be proud that their music has been taken to another level. Just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikebeckham55]

Omg! They absolutely owned this song. The musicianship and the vocals are absolutely out of this world

[@MrJmw3rd]

I swear this is better mixed than the original. Performances are all dead on perfect!

[@davegenther6877]

How could this be better than the original ??? Yes, it is👍

[@ramishrambarran3998]

This is not only music.........it is MAGIC ! Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@ianbowen7489]

YEP! This level of musicianship can leads to tears of joy.

[@tomlouis5914]

Words cant express just how great this is.

[@scottdailey779]

Unreal commitment to composition over individual honors. The selflessness required to achieve this level of precision in redoing a song can't be overstated. I was in bands for decades and humility is not among the more commonly observed virtues found in rehearsals. This band cares more about the song than themselves. Wonderful example for us all!

[@gordoh7634]

Truly moving and heartfelt words thank you for that.

[@cmr58]

Scott you nailed it!! It's simply leaves you speechless, ok maybe a WOW!!!! here and there!! True to the original.

[@keithkersten5586]

I think vote Leonid for President in Russia!

[@TheoSmith249]

Excellent assessment.. thanks Scott

[@alejandraruiz-he2ge]

Excelente

[@bradwestering2138]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE Leonid & Friends!! Every song they play perfectly to the original charts with each instrument, every inflection, every push, every nuance with instruments and the vocals so perfectly true to the record performance!!! These songs are from my era growing up and as a music lover, I KNOW these recorded tracks very, very well AND THEY ARE PERFORMED WITH JOY, EXUBERANCE AND TO PERFECTION!!! Thank you, thank you and THANK YOU ALL! You bring new joy to my musical soul! Brad (Seattle, Washington USA)

[@rickstadel5285]

"You bring new joy to my musical soul . .". Can't say it better. Loved your whole post, Mr Westering.

[@sippingandsketching2157]

Once I learned that this dude nailed the ending vocals, I went back and listened to the song over and over again. This is absolute PERFECTION!

[@amsimms77]

Same. It’s an incredible cover.

[@rickp4155]

Yeah he nailed the Phillip Bailey sound. Love to hear a version of his (and Phil Collin's) "Easy Lover" by Leonid and Friends.

[@martinklos7855]

The ending vocals go from 4:20 to 4:41. Amazing the control and strength of his singing. And yes it is perfect.

[@peacefrog0521]

And to think all this time they’ve been hiding him back in the horn section 😮

[@peterd.9522]

I’m right here with you. I‘ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen this and I still get the thrill like the first time I heard it❤ Danil’s vocal is on another level😮

[@BernardJAdams-ds5ub]

Y'all are Amazing, Great Talented Musicians 💯💯🎶🎶🎤🎤❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomdometios5564]

I'm absolutely speechless! Just when I think they can't get any better, they raise the bar again! This sent chills through me. I don't think there are enough adjectives in the English language to describe just how good this is! Bravo and well done doesn't even come close to the accolades this deserves.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeftCoastBias44]

Took the words right out of my mouth, @tomdometios . Time to empty the Thesaurus... #TotallyAgree #Perfection ✔️

[@ErkkiSutela]

Just like my words. What A Band!

[@Ray-Ray193]

Musicians playing with pure joy on their faces and me listening smiling ear to ear 😊🫠🙂🙃

[@MU-rx1tc]

In my career I’ve had the pleasure of playing with EWF twice , you guys are setting the bar high , well done !!

[@stuartheaton1081]

❤

[@beaufitz8993]

Very,very,high!!

[@BruceMcKechnie-s2v]

Not only is this video stellar musically - I cannot enhance what most everybody else has said about these guys - but I want to give a large shout-out to camera guys! They are so good - getting to the people playing or singing with promptness. You pretty much never hear a voice or an instrument without immediately seeing who is "doing" it. I really appreciate that. These videos score 12 out of 10!

[@rheannak3934]

Yes , love seeing the isolation of the instrument creating the sound at that time ! So cool !

[@jaylinn416]

Man, what a vocal masterpiece! I think Maurice White will really appreciate this band.

[@SirChandlerSeattle]

Maurice White would love it. He has left this planet

[@CareOnePlumbingOntario]

phillip baliey sung it

[@ochentaslover]

Wonderful

[@paoloettorepapia6894]

PHILIP BAILEY!!

[@alvaroramirez2221]

Totally agree. Maurice spirit lead them.

[@TonyYouTubeChannel]

Absolutely superb. You can see how much the musicians are enjoying this too ... the violinists can't stop smiling. Спасибо вам !

[@rolffgeoffroyquinn3412]

😮

[@jimdake3571]

EWF has always had a way of doing that!

[@EdinaSilva-dx2if]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nivekyerac]

Music has no borders! Thanks to a beautiful band of talented brothers and sisters ❤️!

[@charleshorton1665]

Except the border between Ukraine and Russia, which has separated another great vocalist from this group. I am praying for peace…

[@sedd1938]

Oh goodness gracious ❤ I can't believe what I'm hearing- Nailing all Earth, Wind and Fire songs - wow wow wow Philip Bailey got to be impressed ❤🎉 I'm ready to go to your concert 😍

[@anthonyzazzi1390]

This Group makes you want to bring the World Together whether they are from the Ukraine or Russia, I just can't stop playing this Music

[@paulharmon557]

​@@charleshorton1665So agree with you. With this conflict there are no winners.

[@Palmir1]

Переслушал все песни здесь по 100 раз, наверно. Офигительно, хочется слушать ещё и ещё. Я из России, вырос на музыке 70-х. Нет слов, чтобы выразить благодарность Леониду и всем остальным, конечно! Супер!

[@GreedyLittleFokker]

There is no hint here that any of the vocalists aren't native Americans. FLAWLESS! Special shoutouts to Danil for being the only person that's ever been able to replicate Ph. Bailey, and to the pretty viola player in the shiny purple leggings who's always got the most radiant smile in these videos.

[@eddietheTruth11]

This could be Leonid and Friends best song ever. The original Fantasy by EW&F is perfectly covered, and every single detail is reproduced to perfection. Every vocal nuance is perfect, Every instrument is perfectly and beautifully executed. Leonid & Friends are performing at the highest level in the history of cover bands! They are undoubtedly the best cover/ tribute band in history. They are Absolutely incredible!

[@henrymitchell9407]

I agree. Seen EWF in concert several times, know their song inside and out, even the least plyed ones. This is not normally my favorite EWF song but LF just hit it so spot on, it’s on my playlist now. OMG this is so true to EWF. Maurice. Thank you, LF.

[@barneshomestead1240]

Greatest active cover band currently performing...excellence of execution at every level. They've got it!

[@dabro1967]

Wow absolutely amazing

[@gregorywilliams5105]

Agree. The lead singer - hits that high note perfectly!!!

[@chrisgirten6344]

If the Berlin Philharmonic plays a Beethoven Symphony , shouldn't they make it their own?

[@dougallen8305]

The expressions of joy on the faces of the orchestra are glorious. They gotta love doing this music.

[@toyomitsu1966]

EW&F cover としながらも凄い！ 圧巻です。ありがとう！！

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

Truly amazing. I was a touring artist for 25 years and was hired to play on many other artist's albums. These guys are as good as EW&F and they are better than any studio band I've ever seen. Stunning.

[@scottjanz7113]

Their just as good live on tour as well.

[@rogerdsmith]

@@marcgutierrez2719 I hope you understand that that’s kind of like complaining that the London Philharmonic is only skating by, when they perform a Symphony by Beethoven, because they hadn’t written one themselves.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

@@marcgutierrez2719 Sadly, you missed the point. They are extremely talented musicians who perform as well as Chicago ever played and equally as talented as EWF. I worked in the business and allow me to enlighten you. Michael Jackson never wrote most of the tunes you heard him sing. Studio writers and Quincy Jones and my father wrote many of his songs. Taylor Swift may claim to write all of her music...but nope. Studio writers bring a slight melody into a fully orchestrated song. Hell, most touring pop singers can't read or write music. They know some lead sheet chords, but it's someone else doing the heavy lifting. Sadly, these $45,000 writers sign away their rights for a basic paycheck and the artist gets most of the credit. I know, because I penned a lot of songs for other writers and signed away any royalties or publicity.

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

@@rogerdsmith Excellent point.

[@patriotsdynasty4866]

​@@scottjanz7113good to know, just got my tickets for Cincinnati. Can't wait

[@eugeneleavy1016]

Perfection !!!!!. Thanks to each and every one - musicians and singers. Absolute perfection.

[@tomwong6067]

These guys are doing for Earth Wind and Fire what they did for Chicago - simply awesome!

[@johnnyseg754]

And Steely Dan!

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

love their music but for me Chicago nor EWF needed the help but they are awesome....

[@PuntoLatino]

Just to the show and the dance is missing 😅

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

@@jpsmusicandmore5457 you can go a live concert which for Chicago or EWF is not the case

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

@@acousticsong-guitarco964 sure you can. Chicago plays 2 and a half hour shows and a couple of the younger guys stopped cause the originals ran them in the ground. EWF still tour also even without Maurice.

[@tipchel5709]

Вы только вдумайтесь, столько прекрасных музыкантов и вокалистов! 😊 Каждый из них потратил минимум несколько лет чтобы стать таким профессионалом. Это просто взрывает мозг!!! 😎 Мой шок в шоке 😋 Я очень люблю такое. Это дороже золота!!!✊😎 Спасибо вам всем!!!👋👋👋

[@peterd.9522]

My shock is in shock - great way to describe the feeling!

[@lvthtxusa]

Maurice White is smiling tremendously from above. Another Great Cover🎷🎸🎹🎻🎤

[@GreedyLittleFokker]

OH MY. Amazing. Leonid, you need to be the world's most in-demand transcriptionist. And Dani, to do that entire song dead on pitch in head voice and falsetto is unbelievable!

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

Its over!, it's a done deal. This just proves Leonid is the undisputed greatest cover band on the face of the planet!

[@jimbronson687]

What is a Falsetto?? Oh I guess I could look it up on a search engine.

[@ecschindelbeck]

@@jimbronson687Basically it’s how Philip Bailey sang the high stuff in all of these old songs.

[@greggacek1655]

All I can say is WOW! The joy on the faces of all the musicians is so uplifting. Just an incredible performance by all involved. The lead singer really knocked it out of the park. Maurice White is smiling in Heaven.

[@GilinSC]

Leadsinger is awesome.

[@mudcatGS86]

Maurice White = Genius

[@puremontana5010]

It’s amazing

[@theotrotchie]

Love, love, love these guys ❤ each and every one! What talent!

[@martinbrandt3907]

I have been an EWF fan for 4 decades - my all-time favourite band. I've never seen a Fantasy cover this good - not even close. Not just the instrumentation (even the hand-drums at the exact moments) - but to try and "Phil Bailey" is always mission impossible. Until I saw this video. Absolutely incredible!

[@seanswinton6242]

They are awesome! They played my city last year. Having only seen the best EWF lineup only once, this was truly refreshing! See them if you can. They do Chicago and Blood, Sweat, and Tears as well!

[@gregsteele806]

This is the first Leonid and Friends video I've seen that features Danil on vocals. He knocked it out of the park.

[@rolanda.arriagaarchitect3566]

Everyone on Leonid and Friends is a genius. I just can' t stop listening to these guys. They bring back such good memories. They just are too damn good!!!

[@susiem44]

Heavenly!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lindabergman3127]

They’re simply irresistible and beautiful singers n musy❤❤❤

[@ovlov245]

Exactly❤

[@gispel7058]

Now that's a falsetto ! This band pays tribute to the almost forgotten masterpieces that were and are a large part of our musical history. Just one man's opinion.

[@ejb7969]

Not forgotten by anyone who heard it in the first place!

[@gispel7058]

@@ejb7969 good thing you are speaking for everyone.

[@tokugawa12able]

This is SO very well said. Something to think about, and treasure. Thanks, Gispel.

[@cameron6249]

@@gispel7058 didn't you attempt to speak for everyone?

[@gispel7058]

​@@cameron6249yes you are correct....wish to add Or start my original message with " in one man's opinion". Don't know what you would say...... Maybe " in a very little man's opinion " leaps to mind

[@macrozine]

Какое потрясающее исполнение! Leonid & Friends снова доказали, что способны передать дух оригинала, сохраняя при этом свою уникальность. Такая энергетика и точность в каждой ноте! Спасибо за невероятное исполнение классики Earth, Wind & Fire. Браво! 😎👍

[@joey0077d]

That’s no easy song to sing. Philip Bailey had some range but this man matched it for sure. Beautifully done!!!

[@bonepicker1]

Until you see an extended live version of EWF with Philip Bailey singing this song then you'll see just how great his range truly is.

[@tihvanbigband889]

@@bonepicker1 Exactly!

[@cesarduenas8049]

@@bonepicker1is there a link to an extended version? Would love to see or hear it. Or which album has an extended version?

[@alpha2957]

​@bonepicker1. PB would be proud for sure. But, there's only one Phillip Baily, and his range is unmatched! His highs are just way too high. That's a Fact. Don't try to sugar coat it, fair enough? 💯💯😁😁👍

[@gtoyn61]

I doubt there is anywhere on this planet, a group of musicians more talented! Holy crap this was mindblowing!

[@ClarenceHW]

This is too much, simply incredible. I'm 74, been a musician my whole life and I'm totally blown away by this band. The energy and commitment to this performance is simply over the top. Thanks so much!

[@marjoriebecker4655]

i would lovt see them I'm their biggest fan im 80 i love Earth Wind

[@Aleciaspicks]

Bingo

[@frank-t9l5h]

Not only are they great, but you can see they love what they are doing.

[@davidcollins8816]

Maurice is smiling big...This song--and Leonid's arrangement--is one awesome musical "ride in the sky".

[@fw750x]

I am Not a Singer or Musician But Total Respect to this Awesome Group of Truly Talented People , The Satifaction this group Provides is off the Scale Thank You to everyone involved

[@mwroysan]

The best EWF cover band. Just as good as the original. We'll done guys 👍🏻👌🏻🙌👏🏻

[@rickstadel5285]

Better . . but that might just be me . .

[@abc_12333]

@@rickstadel5285 Not better. You need to see Philip Bailey do Fantasy LIVE. It's unmatchable.

[@didierdanjour6231]

Ne pas oublier aussi HSSC qui font de bonnes reprises !!!

[@rickstadel5285]

@@abc_12333 Am not surprised -- wish I'd had the pleasure. Thanks for the adjustment.

[@cindyshortall4560]

My favorite song done by my favorite singer. Danil

[@kennybissettsongs]

There are no words to describe this perfection by a group of insanely talented musicians. BRAVO!!!!!

[@AndyJayroe]

I get to go see them in Knoxville in a couple of months. Gonna be a lot of fun for me and the wife!!!!

[@jessereyes7009]

There isn't any words on the greatest libraries to search on books,documents!

[@georgekaono5436]

I'm 71 and this is freaking nuts!

[@beatricewoods8377]

I know why am I crying 😂❤

[@JohnnyX7-m3m]

I’m with ya, brother! So glad that some are caring enough to keep this kind of music going! Extremely well done! ❤

[@ВикторияИвлева-ь9ъ]

СОГЛАСНА С ВАМИ.👌👍👏🔥

[@mmc9828]

I'm 72 and this sounds exactly like the original. Wow!

[@brianjohnson9456]

I’m 69 and I’m blown away!!!😳😎

[@pauljennings6632]

That's a band having fun, enjoying the great EW&F music, and doing the best cover EVER of this song.

[@浩樹中村-p5y]

又々聴いてしまった。忘れられない、たまらないね～

[@headwingsentinel8320]

What an ULTRA-MASTERFUL renditon of the original. My hat's off to that lead vocalist, Danil Buranov. What a voice, I am telling you! Nowhere else have I heard such an extraordinary performance of "FANTASY"! 💖💯

[@BaileyBuns9]

I was literally blown away hearing this for the first time. They didn’t miss a beat, a note and the singing? That guy sounds EXACTLY like Phillip Bailey!!! I got chills. Amazing! If I heard this on the radio, I would think it’s EWF…AMAZING!!!

[@alexhaynes2809]

@@BaileyBuns9 You mean Phillip Bailey but I totally agree.

[@clarahidalgo5855]

They are wonderful!

[@Sethmotley]

Al McKay EWF Experience did a great job as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZKXdaxvgpqiqa8si=j55kLVTcc2z-y8t3

[@paisan1194]

Would love to see them cover "Reasons" for some more Danil covering Philip Bailey!

[@MarkT-c3x]

I can’t get enough of these guys…. The music won’t leave my head why aren’t they on the world stages

[@juliawachs1734]

Absolute gold - I actually got emotional listening to this. The ONLY cover I've ever heard that does justice to EWF's Fantasy

[@chuckblue4632]

Indeed!! I agree; especially the last part. The lead singer nailed it, great vocal.

[@theonlydrsooz]

Oh my God I can't believe how damn good they are!!😲👍👏 How did I not hear of them years ago?? I'm making up for lost time now by listening to them on repeat. 😄 It still astounds me how perfect their sound is. Not a note out of place, and the singers' harmony is perfect as well. 🥰😲👍 I've been telling my friends about them. We lived thru that era and appreciate such a careful rendering of one of the best songs of that time. Not to mention all the other covers they do to perfection!! Wow wow wow!👏👏👏

[@MGQ888]

I am a huge Earth, Wind, & Fire fan. 💟 This is the best cover of Fantasy that I have ever heard! The musicians appear to be having a great time with this classic song. 💖

[@mike5556]

Same and 100% agree

[@oneanddone7992]

It is fantastic. This one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5nFfJWGjNejZ9k

[@lyncboy]

To arrange, produce , Play , mix and master this song takes a true genius. Absolutely nailed it without question

[@johno2979]

Absolutely unbelievable!

[@judithcousley8683]

Amazing!!

[@RobertClaeson]

Performing productions that normally require many, many hours and retakes in the studio live. Amazing and beyond excellent.

[@Listener827]

Leonid: This EXACT sound is why you MUST tour with this full group. Everything you've done on tour is good, sometimes better than the original artists, but with your Full group--you all are unbeatable. Yes, for a few rubles less in your pocket, each performance, go for this amazing sound.

[@ellenrice2320]

The vocals blew me away. Dani, your range is insane. Epic!!! Never dreamed the band could pull this off. Just WOW!! Bravo!!!

[@johnnyutah7080]

What el said ❤. That rhythm section ....WOW

[@jerrywagner6698]

Man insane isn't strong enough

[@Luiscabada1966]

Yea you know thinking about it , He is the best version that ive ever heard .

[@SirChandlerSeattle]

I agree that Danil's range is vast and he has "it."

[@BreckKitts]

Damn, and I worked as a session musician with EWF with Atlantic Records for 23 years and retired, but this is SOLID GOLD!!!!!! Maurice White and Phil Bailey got me in from a demo I sent to Maurice in 1979... Changed my life forever, but this is INCREDIBLE!!!!!~!!

[@sedd1938]

You are solid gold to have been so blessed to work with EW&F and totally agree Leonid and Friends are 1 of a kind - I was privileged to see them live in New Orleans this pass summer and can't wait to see them again especially since Kensia is singing Karen Carpenter song- my goodness they are fantastic

[@mistaalff]

What are some of the records you worked on good sir?!

[@JayE..]

I absolutely love Maurices voice ❤

[@marinoderienzo3176]

What great work to have done.

[@jimlucido4475]

Saw them live in October! They are awesome, cant wait to see them again. Got to hear Ksenia sing Superstar......she is beautiful 😍 @@sedd1938

[@MegaShiva1]

Its very rare that I hear a cover that sounds so much like the original. But we have it here. And its truly a joy to listen to.

[@carolynvale1886]

They're amazing

[@monicaramirez1991]

Uno de mis temas preferidos de EWF.Excelente cover.❤

[@jonh9561]

This has everything, full strings and brass ......... great version and also great to see everyone enjoying playing their part!