April 2011 - Eddie Jobson and John Wetton perform the U.K. track "Nevermore" in Tokyo during their first ever reunion tour. Also featuring Alex Machacek (gtr) and Marco Minnemann (drms).
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@garyjackson52495 жыл бұрын
THE most beautiful voice. John Wetton RIP. Eddie Jobson is the most brilliant keyboardist ever in my opinion. Alex Machacek: incredible. Marco Minnermann: equally incredible. I cant get enough of UK and never will. Been playing 50 years and going strong myself. These are my gods.
@BigBass-xf5yi2 жыл бұрын
My 3 favorite voices. Wetton,Lake and Jon Anderson.
@KrystofDreamJourney Жыл бұрын
@@BigBass-xf5yi Exactly ! I could also add Gino Vannelli to the pack. Similar genre, and brilliant musicianship. Especially Brother To Brother, A Pauper In Paradise etc.
@kenneth7197 Жыл бұрын
I still worship UK and Rush up to "Signals"
@in2gadgets Жыл бұрын
Well said 😊
@Ashanath-Music Жыл бұрын
It's amazing. True to Allan. Now do you❤
@gregoryeguinoa12295 жыл бұрын
Incredible underrated song, but one of the best in Music History. So great performance. RIP Wetton & Holdsworth.
@markreilly24695 жыл бұрын
Still say to this day best prog /jazz rock album ever made way ahead of its time
@fusionhead15 жыл бұрын
Yes, WAY ahead of its time indeed and one of the very best albums - of any genre - ever made. What a wonderful era of astonishingly brilliant music it was.
@el_duderino1504 жыл бұрын
i agree.. this was pure magic
@RonTavalinProgBassist3 жыл бұрын
It was - it has aged beautifully and still stands as one of the best albums ever made.
@hamidsamadani93822 жыл бұрын
Agree. Miss Alan.
@danielmacdonald8349 Жыл бұрын
I will go out on a limb and say the 1st UK album is my favorite album OF ALL TIME - weather it be rock/jazz/ progressive or ANY style of music. It is an absolute 10 from the first song to the last.
@itzed6 жыл бұрын
The melodic soloing conversation between Eddie and Alan on the original recording. Amazing musicality.
@rafiashton81866 жыл бұрын
This was the most perfect progresive album ever. I dont think there is a much prefect album as this. Marco & Alex do an amazing reproduction of the sound feel & music with the amazing singing bass playing by the late Mr Wetton and above all that the Maestro Mr.Jobson the wizard. The music & technical abilities is some kind of witchery...
@amcaesar7 жыл бұрын
John's voice is such a pleasure to behold. I can't believe he's not here anymore...
@lizardlogic25645 жыл бұрын
It's just not fair! Appreciate beauty while you can.
@squonkk4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe it either love him
@dmainfla3 жыл бұрын
He truly had one of those great "signature" voices. You know who it is the second you hear him.
@christopherh98979 ай бұрын
In a sense. Mr. John Wetton is still here. His music is still with us.
@RiquezaEmGotas2 жыл бұрын
This a superb composition by A. Holdsworth. Jobson's arrangement and keyboard parts are phenomenal, the ending is transcendental, The guitar captures the Holdsworth spirit, Wetton's voice is sensational and Minneman does an excellent job at the drumkit.
@artrock57412 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of that, except Jobson wrote more of Nevermore than Holdsworth did. It is, though, their best compositional collaboration IMHO.
@steveviper19134 ай бұрын
A stunning performance of what has to be one of my favourite tracks from the two superb albums from UK, there should have been more from such a stellar band. I cannot believe how perfectly these guys recreate the original song so well. All credit to the musicians, a performance of the highest order from each of them.
@Jpeterson7 Жыл бұрын
When I first saw this vid, I thought they would leave out the guitar intro, but Alex absolutely nailed it. What a great performance by all.
@enricomaciel4 жыл бұрын
Now, I understand why I can't stop listening to this song, especially in difficult times that we live in now ... "They never played it in live shows, because it is very difficult to be reproduced" ... Your legacy will never die .. Geniuses, again ...
@JetEarlewood4 жыл бұрын
The year is 1979. I'm in a record shop in Mertyl Beach, S.C. I see the record. UK? Oh hey. Bill Bruford. Why not. My jaw was never the same after hitting the floor when I heard Holdsworth. And of course Eddie dulling with Allan.
@DarioBoente2 жыл бұрын
I am crying as I am watching.
@KrystofDreamJourney Жыл бұрын
Same here... RIP John... RIP Alan Holdsworth, without you there wouldn’t have been “Nevermore”.
@georgeacton79185 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a beautiful piece of music here. Immense talent. Jobson and Wetton on top of their game. Wow, Marco & Alex a perfect fit for Bill Bruford and the great Alan Holdsworth. Precision, well done.
@paulmoody56786 жыл бұрын
Almost in tears such beautiful combination cxxx
@pilsnrimgaard25072 жыл бұрын
Bought this album back in 79 and man it blew my mind. Marco does Bruford solid justice!
@alexkeyboards75236 жыл бұрын
My favorite U.K. song. Brilliant keyboard work by Eddie Jobson including the acoustic guitar chords at the beginning.
@strooomon6 жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned the acoustic guitar chords. They bring immediate chills. Genius.
@sandynordahl196420 күн бұрын
Compositionally the song is a masterwork. Some of the alternate bass notes Wetton plays under Jobson’s chords are so rich and tasteful. The main vocal line in its ascent is so unique and beautiful. This music was sent by the Gods!
@TENNcavemanАй бұрын
Absolutely LOVE THIS! Alex sounds so awesome with Eddie. And Wetton's voice and bass - Love it And Marco - nailed it!
@andrewcignatta28804 жыл бұрын
Loved this song and the whole UK album when i first heard it when it came out. This was a superb rendition...each musician is perfect
@cemegonuts7 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite UK song. John Wetton sounded perfect right up to the very end of his life. A shining star in progressive rock music. Minneman does a great Bruford. Alex Machacek also channeling the impossible guitar of Holdsworth. And Jobson is right on point. This is an EXCELLENT VIDEO. Thank you so much for posting. It gave me goosebumps.
@strooomon6 жыл бұрын
Also my favorite UK song. There is a calmer beauty that resonates. Amazing stuff.
@TheAmazingMrBlunden5 жыл бұрын
Mine too. So pleased to find this. I wish I'd been there. RIP John Wetton.
@dennismurphy29795 жыл бұрын
Jobson so good with the electric violin and the keyboards. Really infused energy with UK, ROXY MUSIC, and ZAPPA
@dennismurphy29795 жыл бұрын
Love the crescendo after " Oh to go down to Soho......"
@noordcop14 жыл бұрын
I couldn't said it better Cemegonuts.......
@robtullius75404 жыл бұрын
I loved John Wetton vocals...R.I.P John Wetton and the Great Allan Holdsworth. A very happy time in my young life studying Allan Holdsworth John Wetton and Bill Bruford
@artrock57412 жыл бұрын
Maybe you would have learned more studying Jobson--the main composer of the group! You should try and catch one of his music lectures. Genius.
@AlexRamosDrTaz Жыл бұрын
@@artrock5741 Perhaps... we can learn from all of them, as it should be! :)
@johnperry68742 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing that they just let John carry it without any album harmony. He sounds immaculate. What an absolute thrill to hear that song live- barely a note out of place. A gem.
@josephbunone61263 жыл бұрын
Marco is one of the top 10 drummers of all time, under rated, phenomenal double base and hands, UK is my best! We can’t forget Bill Bruford!
@arnoldziffle87794 жыл бұрын
Allen Holdsworth...........your missed, RIP.
@vancecalvin40426 жыл бұрын
God Bless John Wetton
@joemusicman64 Жыл бұрын
He starts by saying the song was too difficult, then proceeds to knock it clear out of the park. The drummer covering for Bruford and the guitarist for Holdsworth played just phenomenally. Bravo my kind gentleman, bravo. The intro for me was a tribute to the late Allan Holdsworth. What a guy he was. What a guy.....
@greatmusic3827 жыл бұрын
un-un-unreal Allan Holdsworth believe-it Believable !!! way to go guys- this is epic ! most of us haven't seen this yet... I am convinced ALLAN greatly approves of this one... ALEX Alex Machacek (mind blowing) guitar work on UK live rendition of the love-it-forever tune (and Allan's original guitar / solo) - NEVERMORE...
@thomasdixon13696 жыл бұрын
The guitarist is brilliant!!! The Rachel Flowers of Guitar. He does what even Holdsworth couldn't do: play his own studios solos note for note...[it just didn't interest him].
@dwightsills87852 жыл бұрын
Brings back some great memories of first hearing this album years ago. In fact, I still have it! . Beautiful, exceptional, and timeless. Thank you for sharing your gifts. The cool and respectful thing is that the guitarist and drummer are honoring Holdsworth and Bruford by playing some of their irreplaceable parts. 🙏🏾
@graphicsociety15 жыл бұрын
4 of the most talented people in music history. One of the best guitar/piano solos of all time. RIP John. Miss you.
@pmfith5 жыл бұрын
For Wetton - this almost makes up for Asia. Unbelievably good to see after all these years.
@1adneumann2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, nothing makes up for ASIA....
@jwp10001Ай бұрын
Downright wicked! One of the best songs of UK and the a mind blowing guitar and synth battle. I really miss JW.
@greatmusic3826 жыл бұрын
brilliant music, brilliant original recording (Jobson/Wetton/Bruford/Holdsworth) --- very brilliant performance here (Jobson/Wetton/Minnemann/Machacek) --- i'm just floored every time i hear this epic composition --- indescribable, not just a "tune" --- very very special composition, full of lyrical meaning and melody and layers of gorgeous sounds.... thank you for posting this.... love it FOREVERMORE!
@strooomon6 жыл бұрын
Agree with every word. UK is one of my all time fave bands, however this song, unlike most of their super creative pieces, is next level. Chill inducing.
@marklockey44347 ай бұрын
It is so magical.
@jorgegomez46083 жыл бұрын
UKs master piece you can hear every instrument and precision you can tell it’s hard to play Live but they pull it off masterfully
@Jpeterson73 ай бұрын
Great job Alex! The whole band is stunning.
@victordunavent94774 жыл бұрын
Marco is such a fun and great drummer
@danaandra973511 ай бұрын
Alex Machacek channeling Holdsworth is amazing!
@wholeworld39910 ай бұрын
Possessed by the master himself. (Spewing out of Alex's armpits).
@jonathancrews6115Ай бұрын
DanaAndra, no kidding on the Allan Holdsworth guitar lick-study. Also, I believe I read/heard somewhere that Alex Machacek played with Holdsworth himself, at some time in the past.
@aschule5684 Жыл бұрын
This is beyond impressive, hats off to Alex and Marco for doing such beautiful justice to such a piece of musical magic, so sad to have lost both John and Allen, this music is timeless, I hope to again find it here in my next lifetime!
@samsisk36052 жыл бұрын
I must agree...I first heard the UK album upon it's release. I'm still so impressed after decades. I thank Martin Bayless (extraordinary keyboardist, composer, band mate, life long inspiration and my friend) for introducing me to what is possible... These guys are been wonderful.
@plauer46 жыл бұрын
This is such a brilliant performance. Brought tears to my eyes for many different reasons. Suffice it to say Machacek and Minneman are the only two that could make their parts there own and yet stay true to the music. Bravo! RIP Mr Wetton.
@MegaCirse4 жыл бұрын
Eddie Jobson, Themes of secrets !!!!!!!!!
@philbillie3 жыл бұрын
I am just crushed that I missed this tour. And now, of course, that ship has sailed. RIP, JW.
@WarhawkBeyond20406 жыл бұрын
This little hidden gem never ever got played live at all by the original UK lineup and it's really nice to see this track finally get performed on stage. Jobson and Wetton sound fantastic as always while Marco Minnemann and Alex Machacek do an outstanding job playing the parts of Bruford and Holdsworth but still sounding like themselves. Great performance!
@TheOwl6 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. The technology back un the 70's just wasn't up to the task, but here they had the means to pull it off live, just beautiful beyond comprehension.
@ALIASZARDOZ4 жыл бұрын
Marvelous ! The Best of the Best song what I discoverd in my teenage... Pffff... So beautiful... I thought I will never see and listen to this MasterPiece on live performance... Now That's it ! Tears.... All my best to theses exceptionnal musicians.
@davidgreen15043 жыл бұрын
My favorite singer ever his voice takes me thru great & sad times in my life with different loves I had miss him& Wettons collaboration rest in peace my friend as I write this i shed a tear as this song remind me of the love if my life she pass of cancer thank you.🙏🏼🙏🏼Mr Holdsworth & Mr.Wetton🍺🍺
@edgreen814010 ай бұрын
On u.k. UK. Lp Excellent. He doesn't remember that OK. The 3 of them w Buford put out this beautiful peace. I love fusion. So thank you Joe for borrowing me the u.k. album because I mentioned Ponty. Then John to asia they killed it. Love that bass.
@enzosmith53712 жыл бұрын
This is Thee Best Prog Rock band of all time hands down !!!
@13594012 жыл бұрын
Close but no cigar-love uk but gentle giant is the greatest band of all time
@artrock57412 жыл бұрын
@@1359401 Nah. A very good band, but missing the depth of U.K.
@joemusicman64 Жыл бұрын
I remember long long ago learning the drum beat at 2:33 by Bruford. It was such a cool snappy thing to play with the snare, high hat and bass beats so packed together in a cool way that only Bruford could create. It became one of the beats I played for years after. Just felt so fun to do. There were other Bruford beats and fills that I leaned off the UK album. It was my favorite Bruford material. That and UK, and his solo stuff. The Yes stuff, good, but just doesn't compare to this. Bruford really spreads his wings and flies on this stuff. This drummer, Marco Minnermann, did a great job of playing Bruford's material. His snare tune sounds pretty much spot on.
@skidmarkjohnson84525 жыл бұрын
A wonderful performance! It brings back all the feelings of wonder that I had when I first heard this song when it was first released!
@lastingtruth73063 жыл бұрын
Same here..........perfectly said.
@ferryl487 жыл бұрын
it's funny, but every musicion love this !!!!!
@garethmtbarnes4 жыл бұрын
Wow - it is like Holdsworth is actually there!! I will have to revisit my UK period!! 7:15 to the end is genius.
@sigma55555 Жыл бұрын
Damn, I found this now. What a shame. The sickest prog album ever. Of course, along with ELP's Tarkus.. RIP dear Allan and dear John.. You can't imagine how I owe you so much.
@kennethwills1183 Жыл бұрын
The composition, the masterful musicians, full of emotion. It is the pinnacle of musical craftsmanship.
@enzosmith5371 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done...just a small hiccup at the outro and I even enjoyed that !! What a band wow.
@stephm-p2839 Жыл бұрын
Noone like Wetton all around talent RIP
@thetruthissweet28475 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by UK. RIP John Wetton.
@InnerTranquility4 жыл бұрын
AMAZING!
@countvespasian16595 жыл бұрын
Quite incredible piece of music, shows whats possible... increadible to be able to play such a complex song live... I had the privilege to see the last ever UK gig in UK aUnder the bridge... brings tears
@ericcasa23472 жыл бұрын
masterpiece
@wallisliss Жыл бұрын
John Wetton the life you lived the music you played, and the musicians you played with. What a life.
@karlosmane7032 Жыл бұрын
The best song of the best prog rock album ever, played live
@paulperetti7889 Жыл бұрын
My favorite prog rock song by my favorite prog rock band
@icemike8742 жыл бұрын
Just as good as 1978 at the Aragon Brawl Room in Chicago
@wholeworld3992 жыл бұрын
Missed that show. .i was at the first WXRT budget show. .can't remember if Holdsworth played a Telecaster. .at those shows.
@rhondamcewananderson39686 жыл бұрын
Beyond thrilled they did this reunion! Thanks so much!
@expandingknowledge82693 жыл бұрын
Incredible and powerful composition, my absolute favorite! 🎹 🎶 😎
@kevin104z4 жыл бұрын
Miss you John!
@mjcowgill7906 Жыл бұрын
❤I Love You ❤️ john and miss you tons I have loved all of you beautiful music 🎶 😊 And I was blessed to see you guys in concert on my 16th birthday It was an awesome performance to say the least You're all in my heart always ♥️ I had a Jean jacket that was covered in pins and patches lol 😂 My favorite group in the world 🌎 Thanks for everything that you did and what the other guys continue to do. Forever in my prayers 🙏
@vonBottorff Жыл бұрын
Record shop owner took albums out of my hands and put this one in instead. "Forget that, here this!" Jazz fusion at its best.
@derekhuxtable19434 жыл бұрын
I never had a guitar solo as an ear worm.Sweet.Effing sweet
@davidgroll-cook71256 жыл бұрын
Damn, sounds so tight and great. I love UK’s first album. 👏👏👏👏👏
@dancha15934 жыл бұрын
RIP John Wetton, thank you.
@ossyroval3 жыл бұрын
This DVD is a Masterpiece.
@13594012 жыл бұрын
Where/how do i get the dvd?-thanks
@JakeReichbart Жыл бұрын
Magical performance, the keyboards here sound so amazing and haunting.
@usatran9 ай бұрын
Still, one of the most perfect progressive music albums ever made! Alex's melodic phrasing is sublime, but Eddie Jobson's keyboards are just amazing, especially the synth solo with tradoffs between him and Alex. Simply fantastic musicianship!!
@dalecsaunders Жыл бұрын
When this composition was recorded on the first U.K. album, the Yamaha CS80 synthesizer was newly available. This work is an excellent demonstration of the capabilities of an exceptional instrument used by an extraordinary operator, For that era I think the only comparable synth soloist was Jan Hammer. The CS80 was also used by Manfred Mann on their version of 'Blinded By The Light'. In this particular version of "Nevermore' I am impressed with the ability to recreate the vintage analog sound in this stage setup. Also the title of the song goes along with an old joke of an unappreciative spectator requesting the band to play "Far, Far Away" .
@armandourso15268 ай бұрын
Hugs from Brazil 🎉
@miaris7 жыл бұрын
My favorite
@marklockey44348 ай бұрын
An absolute gem of a track. So much atmosphere and ambience in Eddie’s keyboards and beautiful vocals from John.
@christopher.stewart2 жыл бұрын
wow ! no words could convey how deeply this music touches me after so many years... thanks for sharing this... 🙏
@youfilin Жыл бұрын
Какие они молодцы. То поколение. Они взяли в руки не оружие, но инструменты и голоса. Они всегда были против насилия. Сколько они создали! Вечное уважение! Лучшие люди!
UNBELIEVABLE! SAW THIS GIG! LOVED THIS! FLAWLESSLY EXECUTED!...INCREDIBLE! NEVER TO BE SURPASSED!
@enricomaciel4 жыл бұрын
Genios!
@joselares90315 жыл бұрын
Just only word...¡¡¡ One...YEAH...
@perromanchado5 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking! ♥
@fusionhead14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb!
@siloagrain21765 ай бұрын
I just discover this from France ,from a keyboard list .. this IS superb !!!!!!!. Understand now why Virgile donati ,why other things .. Splendid feeling inside us ,humans
@anuteamsterium5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! A classic no one seems to remember. Marco Minnemann is my new favorite drummer.
@dimitrisamson75166 жыл бұрын
Great magnificiant song ! Great performance !
@valeristrelch35722 ай бұрын
Це файниссимо!!!! Бардзо добже!!!!!!!!
@frankconte2457 Жыл бұрын
Friggin awesome I say!
@daviddebarros9555 Жыл бұрын
I love songs of the British band UK . " Never More " my favorite music of UK .
@philippem44006 ай бұрын
masterpiece........
@richardmurphy874411 ай бұрын
So much so! This was a "SUPER GROUP" 🎶🎵🕶️👊🐲🥁
@erictripton3 жыл бұрын
The intro always puts me in tears, given the right moment. Thanks, Eddie
@frizzlefry59045 жыл бұрын
amazing x
@strooomon6 жыл бұрын
It is refreshing to hear an audience show respect to both the artist and the music. They wait to the very last note on drums is played before bursting into appropriate applause. Had I been there, I might still be standing. Absolutely brilliant.
@TamaDuder5 жыл бұрын
So good. Thank you for posting this. Tokyo was in for a treat that night.