FRIENDS REACT TO | Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Tarkus (Prog Epic Friday ep. 7)

[@quentinmichel7581]

Keith was crazy good with the keys... One concert I saw he had his arms stretched out to both sides...one playing the synth, one playing the piano as I recall and his heel hitting the keys of his Hammond organ... and it was perfection. The man was a maniacal Master of the Keys. His piano skills were nothing less than magnificent. RIP Keith.

[@quentinmichel7581]

No matter how many times I've listened to this since it was first released, afterwards I always feel like I need a cigarette. 😁

[@sharonagresta-siekerman8601]

I had such a great time watching these two gentlemen reacting in the ways we all have ....the 'groovin smile, the closed eyes, the deep immersion in the sounds ". Watching minds get blown away just as we experienced back then. This was one video that was priceless to this 65 yr old ELP fan.

[@johncagnettajr344]

Drummer Carl Palmer is a master. Seeing him live is crazy. Greg Lake switches from guitar to bass and sings. Emerson plays multiple keyboards at the same time. On stage he surrounds himself with piano, organs, and synthesizers stacked in a half circle.

[@rinaldocoutinho7028]

Masterpiece! R.I.P. Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

[@samuraikaito]

Two legends!

[@damirhlobik6488]

@@samuraikaito Three, one still alive Mr Carl Palmer

[@jamesfarrington9030]

You guys have no idea how it pleases me to see a younger generation checking out stuff I grew up listening to when I was a young teen. We have YTube to thank. You guys out a smile on my face.

[@markoliver630]

E.L.P. is an amazing band. Extremely talented individuals. A 3 man orchestra capable of playing anything. They play all this live with no problem . Superstars of Prog.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

That first major organ solo is just magnificent...

[@ricardoaraujo8741]

ELP was 3 beasts in progress !!!

[@bobduerwald9805]

In the summer of 1971 my brother and I went to the Jersey shore to our first rock concert - Emerson, Lake, & Palmer. What an amazing show. Keith Emerson was surrounded by 5 or 6 keyboards and synthesizers, with which he bounced around amazingly quickly and never missed a note. Carl Palmer somehow kept up with the speed of Emerson. Palmer used many percussion instruments, including the gong. He was flawless! Then of course was Greg Lake with the soothing vocals and masterful guitar work. The whole place was rocking with futuristic music unlike any other band. We were so energized! Remember, this is with just 3 musicians! ELP was so far ahead of its' time. Next you should listen to all parts of Karn Evil 9. Great review of the music we had from 50, 50 years ago.

[@stevebaker6180]

Was that Wildwood, NJ. I was there.

[@tedpetry2028]

Also listen to Lucky man, and From the beginning. The album Brain Salad Surgery, Karn Evil 9, part 3 was amazing.

[@donkunes8630]

ELP and others like early Genesis, Yes , Focus ( Moving Waves) Brand X ( Phil Collins on drums) Steely Dan , even Irish Heep with their Salisbury work , Moody Blues ,Threshold of a Dream. Jetheo Till etc. expanded the musical horizons for many , Thanks

[@edljnehan2811]

The great Keith Emerson God on the keyboards😊 to my rock Idol rip😊

[@citizenzero0]

Thanks to you guys for a lovely video of true appreciation for this music! The 70s were an amazing time to go to the live shows of ELP and other great bands. A magical time really, and it's beyond words to say how great it is to see younger generations enjoying this!

[@dianalee4jc]

Greg Lake also played guitar. And you're right that Keith would play two keyboards at one time. They wrote their music with the intention of playing it live.

[@veryfriendlyok]

Except Trilogy

[@SB-vp8yy]

The Vivaldi, Motzart etc. of the 20th century.

[@pariaheep]

On par with Hendrix' - "Band of Gypsies" and Black Sabbaths' "Master of Reality", next to "Houses of the Holy" of the Zeps, 4 of the most played records in my collection... GOLDEN ERA!

[@EWA8755]

To the fellas. 3 dudes on stage. To the right the late Greg Lake. A very good but I think underrated bassest and guitarist. His voice progressivly left him n the middle a big ass drum kit, all bad ass business. Carl Palmer. Youngest and only classically

[@suzukispider]

Well you got to know that ELP pioneered and invented the rock opera. You guys should listen to the entire album called pictures at an exhibition. You'll get to hear the awesome singers voice and his acoustic guitar playing transposed against futuristic sounding synthesizer. If you notice the Pink Floyd album that came out before pictures at an exhibition and then look at the Pink Floyd album that came out after you'll see a gigantic difference in Pink Floyd's music and you'll see that it got way better after ELP showed them how to do it. ELP was very influential on Pink Floyd, yes, styx, ELO, and more

[@flomalheur7467]

ELP wrote quite a variety of songs, including fun songs and gentle ballads. For me, the absolute highlight of their work is "Karn Evil 9" from the album "Brain Salad Surgery". (Warning, a three-part across the vinyl record side). You should definitely hear all three parts in one go.

[@samuraikaito]

I was in between that one and Tarkus and ended up going with this one since I didn't know if I should hear all 3 parts in one. But that answers that so next ELP will proabably be Karn Evil 9 👍🏽

[@cybore213]

@@samuraikaito Good choice! You definitely have to listen to all three impressions of Karn Evil 9 in one go. They are all completely different from each other, but it is one composition (I won't denigrate it by calling it a song). Even within each impression, there are multiple movements. You guys are in for a treat when you get to it!

[@kathyratino962]

@@samuraikaito Absolutely. As cybore213 says, definitely do all 3 parts. Read up on it before you start so you can explain to your listeners what's up.

[@ThatsMrPencilneck2U]

@@cybore213 That whole album is a singular piece. It all answers to Ginastera's piano concerto. If anyone does just one "song" on that album, it has to be Toccata. One should keep in mind, Carl Palmer actually had himself filmed playing this piece to prove that nothing was dubbed in. Obviously, I want to see somebody's head explode.

[@stpnwlf9]

Without question, three supremely talented individuals. The keyboards and drums can be overwhelming at times and make you forget about Greg Lake's triple contribution: vocals, bass, and his underrated guitar work. While the keyboards and vocals carry the vast majority of the melody, Lake's leads are a nice complement. The live version on 'Welcome Back My Frends' tends to be faster-paced and the bass is more active throughout. Also, Lake incorporates some vocals from King Crimson's 'Epitaph' from his days as their singer.

[@samuraikaito]

That's awesome! I definitely have to check that out. Epitaph is one of my favorite songs ever.

[@jotapecu]

Greg Lake:a freaky monster bassplayer.

[@longhairkev1]

Greg Lake played bass, electric and acoustic guitars. He was an awesome guitar player and singer too. RIP

[@stephendennis5911]

This was my first introduction to ELP back in 1976 and never get tired of listening to it

[@badwulff]

This song does not have nearly enough reactions on this platform. It's an amazing piece - I've loved it since I was little, listened to it on loop on my brother's MP3 player back then.

[@johnblanchette1922]

Just Brilliant, thanks for sharing.

[@joeemanon9949]

I was lucky enough to have been in the audience at Madison Square Garden on several occasions where they did this song. No two live versions are the same. If you want a real treat, Feast your ears on Wichita Kansas or Buffalo Rich Stadium, where they take Tarkus to the Limit!

[@timgrady4630]

Masterpieces we're expected from this Trio ...and they didn't disappoint , for a number of years . Such can be expected from those grounded in Classical Compositional skill . They stood on the shoulders of Bach , Beethoven , Mozart , Brahms , Mussorgsky , Vaughn Williams ...et al .

[@janster3000]

This is my favorite ELP composition. When I first heard it, I replayed it three times. It is such a rush. I'm so glad you appreciated it.

[@firstfreonwarrior]

They were so ahead of their time, such wonderful music, Keith's favorite.

[@bobcorbin3294]

Do yourself a big favor and listen to the live version of this especially the Aquatarkus section. The album is called Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends. ELP was doing surround sound before anyone else except Pink Floyd. Greg Lake played Bass and all the Acoustic and Electric Guitars

[@renepauly3344]

👍

[@markoliver630]

Every word true . Check it out !

[@brucebrown73]

My sincere belief is that “Pictures at an Exhibition was their very best epic. Incredible!

[@zappa1952]

Kudos to both of you! That's quite a commitment for me but especially you guys. Your appreciation is awesome. Saw them in early '70s and I'll be 70 in Dec. 😄

[@bmac1205]

Nice music room by the way.

[@andrestamayo6509]

...and...the time changes on this...are maddening. precise and wicked.

[@michaelhershkovitz7747]

0ne guitar, lotsa overdubbing, Lake was a genius in the control room

[@oliviertruchon5648]

The ending comes from a procedure in classical music called recapitulation in which previous musical themes reappears for concluding the track in a definitive way.

[@samuraikaito]

That's awesome, thank you. I never knew there was a term for that

[@kathyratino962]

The vocalist/bassist, Greg Lake, is also the guitarist. He was the vocalist/bassist on the first King Crimson album and the vocalist on the second.

[@samuraikaito]

I had no idea he played instruments tbh always just recognized his voice!

[@moonrich3492]

@@samuraikaito Greg Lake sings and plays acoustic guitar starting at 2:30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbEnWeDgKuphs0 Emerson, Lake & Palmer // Mussorgsky - Pictures At An Exhibition Greg sings and plays electric guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vHaH6Ypa2kjsU Tarkus (The Battlefield (Incl. Epitaph))

[@edljnehan2811]

Thanks Pumpkin I think everyone knows that😅

[@dragonpnut76]

great album

[@PointyTailofSatan]

THat Hammond slapping solo would have had Jimmy Smith grinning ear to ear.

[@delmar418]

They write out their music, so that's why it's seemless. They practice with sheet music. Same as Gentle Giant.

[@hanssipkes8179]

The idea behind the Tarkus story is that war is totally pointless

[@jaredsearle4278]

Greg Lake does the guitar duties, at least live.

[@davidbooth7778]

Can you say "Musically Dense"? Studio work was impeccable, and seeing them perform live was always an event that left you drained.

[@thomaskolioupoulos6590]

My favorite ELP album....

[@jesusorbea2024]

Amen

[@stephanie.r382]

Great reaction from you both !

[@samuraikaito]

Thanks! The song was amazing

[@brucebrown73]

Greg Lake played bass, acoustic guitar and electric guitars. Playboy poll of decade of the seventies Keith Emerson was ranked #1 keyboards, Carl Palmer was ranked #1 drummer, Greg Lake #2 bassist just behind Paul McCartney

[@samuraikaito]

Insane!

[@blueshoes8481]

But also Greg Lake as a SINGER #1!

[@brucebrown73]

@@blueshoes8481 Oh yes. IMHO I agree with you!

[@judithclinton7730]

One great album so is pictures at exhibition

[@Yanxnix]

ELP was amazing!!! You should also check out Yes. Close to the Edge is the greatest prog rock song ever!!

[@jackknife8317]

along with supper's ready

[@torccchaser6712]

ELP # 1 the best of the best ! you gotta listen to more ...ENJOY ! You missed the BEST live band ever

[@andrestamayo6509]

You...are lsitening to TRUE masters of their craft. Musical mad scientists. Just 3 gents...and they play like 6. You are stepping into something that has a depth that still is heralded by musicians. Keyboardist, Steve Porcaro of TOTO, on KZbin, does a great dedication to him, the day after Keith died in 2016. Wait till you dive head first into their masterpiece..."Karn Evil 9". Hold on boys...

[@mychmose]

Intelligent reactions

[@bmac1205]

Greg plays bass and guitar. Mass has guitar and Battlefield has guitar.

[@chrisbirch9650]

Greg played electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. I saw these guys live and when he did the guitar parts he played bass pedals or Keith covered the bottom on keys.

[@rickmorales2113]

If you think Tarkus is something then you need to hear their live album's Karnevil 9.....

[@richbossuk7186]

I will blow your mind…check out Of A Lifetime, by Journey. This isn’t Steve Perry Journey. Not a pop tune. But truly incredible. It is the first song on their debut album Journey. The whole album is a killer!!! Enjoy Thanks for the ELP reaction!!

[@tonyrutgershauer7947]

The story resides in the artwork of the album itself...thats the short fall of a streaming based society

[@paulfarley0078]

the bass is tricked out ,and lake plays guitar too

[@nickmastro6870]

Prog epic suggestions: The Ikon by Utopia, and Treatise of Cosmic Fire by Todd Rundgren

[@damirhlobik6488]

Listen to the live version of Tarkus on Welcome back........

[@suzukispider]

The best music ever made in the world was between 1969 and 1979. If you really want to expand outwards from there I'll give you as far as 1965 to 1985.

[@jesusorbea2024]

classic

[@johnduval6377]

ELP were even better live. Especially Aquatarkus off this song. The most talented live band in rock.

[@samuraikaito]

I gotta check out the live version

[@johnduval6377]

@@samuraikaito The name of the album is 'Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends' The song is Aquatarkus. It could possibly be the best drum and keyboard tune you will ever hear. And its all live

[@cybore213]

@@johnduval6377 Strictly speaking, it is the closing section of Tarkus. The live version greatly expanded the Aquatarkus section and I agree with you John, it is epic!

[@jorgenteichter3424]

The electric guitar can’t be related to Pink Floyd since this recording is from 1971.Pink Floyd, by that time, hasn’t evolved their guitar sound.

[@veryfriendlyok]

Did Floyd got inspired by Battlefield? Because it is similar to the style of comfrobly numb guitar? or is there something like this from Floyd before …. I thought about that before I saw your video too!

[@geoffw1209]

Both Gilmour and Lake are very precise in their guitar playing. They both appreciated the importance of space between the notes.

[@volvolume]

React to Blood Incantation (live vitrification or Multi dimensional Reality ) both are 20 min bangers

[@nickwillder]

I always found Aquatarkus somewhat disappointing, but on "Welcome Back..." it is just transcendental! Probably the highlight of a fantastic live triple album.

[@thomassanchez8956]

Check out them live u will b 💥away…Emerson Lake and Palmer live Montreux jazz festival 1997 Tarkus or Pictures at an Exhibition…💥💥💥💥🥊✌🏼❤️

[@ThatsMrPencilneck2U]

The music industry is bent on putting every act in some kind of pigeon hole, or they'll never promote and act. Back when ELP was starting out, the old cigar chomping company execs were just throwing spaghetti at the wall and promoting whatever sticks. ELP had what it took. By the 1980's, the company executives thought they were smarter than everyone else, and the industry has been promoting mediocrity ever since. There are still magnificent musicians working their butts off, but don't expect to hear them on the radio any time soon.

[@Dodgevair]

Clearly not hip-hop or rap. Thank goodness....so refreshing. Here is another toe-tapper from that same time period: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apjCip5smrCfrc0

[@samuraikaito]

A lot of great rap out there, I wouldn't dismiss the whole genre

[@Dodgevair]

@@samuraikaito Not dismissing it at all...it is what it is.