Jobson-Wetton - "Nevermore"

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).

[@garyjackson5249]

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-xf5yi]

My 3 favorite voices. Wetton,Lake and Jon Anderson.

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

@@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]

I still worship UK and Rush up to "Signals"

[@in2gadgets]

Well said 😊

[@Ashanath-Music]

It's amazing. True to Allan. Now do you❤

[@marktheelf53]

The first UK album...the true masterpiece of prog...with 4 monsters at the instruments...

[@markreilly2469]

Still say to this day best prog /jazz rock album ever made way ahead of its time

[@fusionhead1]

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.

[@RonTavalinProgBassist]

It was - it has aged beautifully and still stands as one of the best albums ever made.

[@hamidsamadani9382]

Agree. Miss Alan.

[@danielmacdonald8349]

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.

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

@@danielmacdonald8349 In the same vein as Claus Ogerman/ Michael Brecker collaboration... Just like Gino Vannelli, Brufford "Earthworks", Chick Corea output, Jerry Goldsmith film soundtracks (Listen to :"Total Recall"- Goodness Gracious !!!...). Jobson's Green Album is also great 🙂 Completely unknown... I love Danger Money too, obviously. Different approach, but also a masterpiece. In 200 years those albums will be on the same shelf with Stravinsky, Mahler, Bartok, Williams, Bach etc. - IF the humanity doesn't wipe itself out... This album SHOULD be on everybody's playlist. 5 billion people should listen to it and marvel at every sound, every phrase, every note... instead, 99,99% op human population prefer worthless junk, instead of pure ART. I guess people like us live on a wrong planet. RIP John Wetton...

[@gregoryeguinoa1229]

Incredible underrated song, but one of the best in Music History. So great performance. RIP Wetton & Holdsworth.

[@joemusicman64]

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.....

[@alexkeyboards7523]

My favorite U.K. song. Brilliant keyboard work by Eddie Jobson including the acoustic guitar chords at the beginning.

[@strooomon]

Glad you mentioned the acoustic guitar chords. They bring immediate chills. Genius.

[@amcaesar]

John's voice is such a pleasure to behold. I can't believe he's not here anymore...

[@lizardlogic2564]

It's just not fair! Appreciate beauty while you can.

[@squonkk]

I can’t believe it either love him

[@dmainfla]

He truly had one of those great "signature" voices. You know who it is the second you hear him.

[@christopherh9897]

In a sense. Mr. John Wetton is still here. His music is still with us.

[@cemegonuts]

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.

[@strooomon]

Also my favorite UK song. There is a calmer beauty that resonates. Amazing stuff.

[@TheAmazingMrBlunden]

Mine too. So pleased to find this. I wish I'd been there. RIP John Wetton.

[@dennismurphy2979]

Jobson so good with the electric violin and the keyboards. Really infused energy with UK, ROXY MUSIC, and ZAPPA

[@dennismurphy2979]

Love the crescendo after " Oh to go down to Soho......"

[@noordcop1]

I couldn't said it better Cemegonuts.......

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

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!

[@danaandra9735]

Alex Machacek channeling Holdsworth is amazing!

[@wholeworld399]

Possessed by the master himself. (Spewing out of Alex's armpits).

[@jonathancrews6115]

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.

[@rafiashton8186]

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...

[@enricomaciel]

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 ...

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

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.

[@artrock5741]

I agree with all of that, except Jobson wrote more of Nevermore than Holdsworth did. It is, though, their best compositional collaboration IMHO.

[@steveviper1913]

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]

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.

[@dgcmusi]

Thank God we have footage of this concert….never saw them live but this is the next best thing…

[@itzed]

The melodic soloing conversation between Eddie and Alan on the original recording. Amazing musicality.

[@DarioBoente]

I am crying as I am watching.

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

Same here... RIP John... RIP Alan Holdsworth, without you there wouldn’t have been “Nevermore”.

[@JetEarlewood]

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.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Bought this album back in 79 and man it blew my mind. Marco does Bruford solid justice!

[@plauer4]

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.

[@georgeacton7918]

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.

[@joemusicman64]

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.

[@robtullius7540]

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

[@artrock5741]

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]

@@artrock5741 Perhaps... we can learn from all of them, as it should be! :)

[@strooomon]

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.

[@jamesmay1500]

U.K. is one of my favorite bands..tough song but they nailed it..R.I.P. John Wetton

[@pmfith]

For Wetton - this almost makes up for Asia. Unbelievably good to see after all these years.

[@1adneumann]

Sorry, nothing makes up for ASIA....

[@sandynordahl1964]

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!

[@josephbunone6126]

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!

[@paulmoody5678]

Almost in tears such beautiful combination cxxx

[@arnoldziffle8779]

Allen Holdsworth...........your missed, RIP.

[@enzosmith5371]

This is Thee Best Prog Rock band of all time hands down !!!

[@1359401]

Close but no cigar-love uk but gentle giant is the greatest band of all time

[@artrock5741]

@@1359401 Nah. A very good band, but missing the depth of U.K.

[@greatmusic382]

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...

[@thomasdixon1369]

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].

[@andrewcignatta2880]

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

[@edgreen8140]

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.

[@jwp10001]

Downright wicked! One of the best songs of UK and the a mind blowing guitar and synth battle. I really miss JW.

[@daz8785]

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. 🙏🏾

[@philbillie]

I am just crushed that I missed this tour. And now, of course, that ship has sailed. RIP, JW.

[@davidnicknicholson6426]

Fell madly in love with both UK albums when they first came out. Love this incredible live performance - one of my favorites. These Albums are forever on my list of taking to the island with me. I’d bring 3 albums, UK’s first album, Nik Kershaws The Riddle album and Nik’s Works.

[@TENNcaveman]

Absolutely LOVE THIS! Alex sounds so awesome with Eddie. And Wetton's voice and bass - Love it And Marco - nailed it!

[@samsisk3605]

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.

[@johnperry6874]

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.

[@usatran]

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!!

[@aschule5684]

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!

[@sigma55555]

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.

[@Fervillasmil]

John... John Wetton. UK, and all the incredible musicians to make this music ours. Infinite love.

[@greatmusic382]

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!

[@strooomon]

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.

[@marklockey4434]

It is so magical.

[@wallisliss]

John Wetton the life you lived the music you played, and the musicians you played with. What a life.

[@anuteamsterium]

Beautiful! A classic no one seems to remember. Marco Minnemann is my new favorite drummer.

[@graphicsociety1]

4 of the most talented people in music history. One of the best guitar/piano solos of all time. RIP John. Miss you.

[@TheOwl]

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.

[@davidgreen1504]

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🍺🍺

[@ALIASZARDOZ]

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.

[@kennethwills1183]

The composition, the masterful musicians, full of emotion. It is the pinnacle of musical craftsmanship.

[@mjcowgill7906]

❤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 🙏

[@victordunavent9477]

Marco is such a fun and great drummer

[@jorgegomez4608]

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

[@godbluffvdgg]

The career these guys have had...: )... Great Prog Musicians, happy to have seen them in their primes...~a tear~ Rip JW!

[@ossyroval]

This DVD is a Masterpiece.

[@1359401]

Where/how do i get the dvd?-thanks

[@lezpitt1787]

Thank you for sharing this, it's incredible, a delight to behold

[@youfilin]

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!

[@vancecalvin4042]

God Bless John Wetton

[@Jpeterson7]

Great job Alex! The whole band is stunning.

[@garethmtbarnes]

Wow - it is like Holdsworth is actually there!! I will have to revisit my UK period!! 7:15 to the end is genius.

[@dalecsaunders]

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" .

[@enzosmith5371]

Beautifully done...just a small hiccup at the outro and I even enjoyed that !! What a band wow.

[@karlosmane7032]

The best song of the best prog rock album ever, played live

[@daz8785]

Outstanding and spiritually moving….👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@valeristrelch3572]

Це файниссимо!!!! Бардзо добже!!!!!!!!

[@marklockey4434]

An absolute gem of a track. So much atmosphere and ambience in Eddie’s keyboards and beautiful vocals from John.

[@skidmarkjohnson8452]

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!

[@lastingtruth7306]

Same here..........perfectly said.

[@haroldbranch7971]

wow. I really like prog rock. don't know who the guitarist is but he sure sounds like the great Alan holdsworth. great job...

[@FusionHowie]

My snobby head would not allow my ears to appreciate this line up. Holdsworth, Jobson, Bruford/ Bozzio , Wetton were my gods up there with Zeppelin! I lost my virginity's to the Alaska suite :) With all that being said , I AM UPSET WITH MYSELF FOR NOT LOVING THIS! Marco Minnemann is a monster player, Alex Machacek had the grand canyon guitar hole to fill , it is so fantastic! Wetton was a gift from above! I love this! Peace from Detroit MI.

[@NimrodelMirage]

Impossible, prog fans = virgins

[@vidamansa1337]

@@NimrodelMirage probably wasn't the case back then

[@countvespasian1659]

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

[@derekhuxtable1943]

I never had a guitar solo as an ear worm.Sweet.Effing sweet

[@Shkveezer1]

UNBELIEVABLE! SAW THIS GIG! LOVED THIS! FLAWLESSLY EXECUTED!...INCREDIBLE! NEVER TO BE SURPASSED!

[@peterl2820]

One of Allan’s greatest leads.. haunting.

[@thetruthissweet2847]

My favorite song by UK. RIP John Wetton.

[@MegaCirse]

Eddie Jobson, Themes of secrets !!!!!!!!!

[@JakeReichbart]

Magical performance, the keyboards here sound so amazing and haunting.

[@daviddebarros9555]

I love songs of the British band UK . " Never More " my favorite music of UK .

[@christopher.stewart]

wow ! no words could convey how deeply this music touches me after so many years... thanks for sharing this... 🙏

[@rhondamcewananderson3968]

Beyond thrilled they did this reunion! Thanks so much!

[@siloagrain2176]

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

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Incredible and powerful composition, my absolute favorite! 🎹 🎶 😎

[@richardmurphy8744]

So much so! This was a "SUPER GROUP" 🎶🎵🕶️👊🐲🥁

[@icemike874]

Just as good as 1978 at the Aragon Brawl Room in Chicago

[@wholeworld399]

Missed that show. .i was at the first WXRT budget show. .can't remember if Holdsworth played a Telecaster. .at those shows.

[@jrglock34]

I was at that very same 1978 Aragon Brawl Room show sitting up front with my brother Rick, Rory Milks and John Leach. 🎸🎹🎻🥁🎸

[@icemike874]

First time seeing Starcastle as the opener too

[@ferryl48]

it's funny, but every musicion love this !!!!!

[@InnerTranquility]

AMAZING!

[@paulperetti7889]

My favorite prog rock song by my favorite prog rock band

[@davidgroll-cook7125]

Damn, sounds so tight and great. I love UK’s first album. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@awaken77]

Fantastic guitar-synth interplay in this song

[@dancha1593]

RIP John Wetton, thank you.

[@normanddesmarais7027]

my top 5 band

[@ericcasa1963]

masterpiece

[@davidgregory49]

Epic! I had no idea Marco Minneman played with Jobson & Wetton. I saw UK on their first tour in the 70's, this is so strong and beautifully performed! John Wettons voice is just superb. Hard to believe he is gone & of course Alan Holdsworth from the original band. Really enjoyed this, thanks for posting!

[@kevin104z]

Miss you John!

[@ArtfulMindBiz]

Lovely all-around. Thank you Alex for your own improvisation during the solos section. The #maestro, #AllanHoldsworth is smiling.

[@enricomaciel]

Genios!

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

I like this so much more than the studio version. Bruford fit very well in Yes and Crimson. But I always thought U.K.'s first album would have fared better with Bozzio's punch. Marco really elevated this tune.