Karn Evil 9, 2nd Impression - An International Collaboration

I have had a lot of fun being involved with these international collaboration videos! We are getting very close to the completion of the Karn Evil 9 Suite!
Rachel Flowers - Piano - / rachelflowersmusic (USA)
George Barabás - Synthesizers - / xbgyuri (Hungary)
Steve Barber - Percussion - / @audiophile55 (USA)
Alex Faggian - Bass - / @alexfaggian7960 (Italy)
Mihály Tunkli (Misi) - Audio mixing & video editing - / mokusmisi (Hungary)

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

CRUSHED IT! 🐘👌👍✊🎼🎹🎸🪘💥🔥⚡️

[@muzic3977]

The Second Impression proves that a jazz "trio" needs a fourth one on steel drums, either physical or virtual. And these four prove that Emerson, Lake, and Palmer will live forever!

[@markusaurelius777]

The keyboards and bass in this is FLAWLESS - NOTE FOR NOTE PERFECT !!!! omg

[@redneckchester6105]

What about the drummer? My God he's note for note and even his drums are tuned to the same notes as the original, and he added the sound effects in the original, right down to the violin bow on the cymbal on top of a kettle drum!

[@vegangothboards]

Thinking about this amazing cover on the 50th anniversary of Brain Salad Surgery's release. Cheers!

[@PierreGarrabrant]

Gregory Stuart Lake. England's most underrated bassist and singer

[@LorinTone]

Keeping the flame alive Ms. Flowers, thank you.

[@ardiris2715]

Seeing the bass part played has helped me understand what Greg Lake was doing. Now perhaps I can actually learn to play it.

[@lisagulick4144]

Piano Bob has the original music with visual sheet music transcribed by Brent Wood. It has the bass part...check it out. P.S. I never realized Greg used a pick when playing, but the sound is spot-on! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHvFZ62ApdRgbc0

[@aldreyandreiko3514]

Thank you Rachel, it is as if you’re bringing Keith back to life, I love it when you play ELP ❤️

[@grumpyoldman3812]

How are there so few likes on this video?!? That was absolutely brilliant!! Every musician was literally the definition of perfection in this performance! Especially Rachel, as always! Bravo to all involved!!

[@michaelgrossman5913]

Only posted today. Give it time.

[@accidentals_hacks]

Bc people like listening to mumble rap instead. Crap like Drake.

[@DavidJohnson-mc1yu]

Just add some cute kittens. It will go viral.

[@cpag1955]

And who were the 7 that gave it a thumbs down?? They must have taken a detour from TicTok. Sad.

[@jamesoeming5022]

Pretty certain that the few downvotes on this video has received have been largely if not entirely because of error. It's quite possible that some people have hit the downvote button and didn't even realize they were doing it. Also, some people might hit the download button by mistake, and not understand how to undo it

[@rb5stevenumber903]

Brilliant guys. Rachel, you have a very special talent, not only are you a brilliant musician, but when you play Keith's music it's like wow, I can close my eyes and it could be Keith playing himself. Well done guys, I love it when you all get together and do an ELP collaboration . Excellent 👍

[@manalishi8341]

Fully agree, I can't believe it's not Keith playing!

[@vegangothboards]

I keep coming back to this video. It's my favorite ELP song, and I'll likely never find a version of them playing it. This'll do! This is fantastic.

[@jjsc4396]

Very clever bowing a ride on a tympani 🥁👍🏻

[@ArchieBC]

2nd Impression is my idea of the ELP Zenith. It’s one of their most challenging pieces to play but even harder to interpret properly. But you four did it! Most of us know the level Rachel sits at but you ALL met her at that level and as a multi-continental collaboration, just to make it that much more challenging. BRAVO!

[@michaelmeenan5522]

Miraculous. My favorite score by ELP performed to damn-near perfection. I have only gratitude, and share this video with those whom I love and respect. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@COTOHAXX]

This is what a cover should be.

[@justsingit72]

Amazing awesomeness! Rachel I cant wait to join up with you guys again for the vocals on the next part!

[@stanervin6108]

Great, Len! Your voice is amazingly spot on!

[@randymacleanparker]

Awesome. Had to watch yoy whenever you sang. You really channeled Greg Lake!

[@chrischamberlain4227]

What a fantastic collaboration! All these musicians are truly gifted! A special thanks to Rachel Flowers who keeps the music of ELP and Keith Emerson alive for all of us......Bravo!

[@eddyvideostar]

Chris Chamberlain: Gifted? Rachel is an alien -- She is not human.

[@SteveBrant55]

Absolutely spectacular!!! I'm back in the 1970s here... with Keith, Greg and Carl's music alive again! Thank you!

[@markterreri7581]

One of my favorite ELP pieces and I was smiling through the whole thing, well done all of you!!!

[@bellbrass]

This is great! And great that you had Steve play drums for this one - he is the best at playing Carl Palmer's stuff that I've seen (and I've seen 'em all). And Rachel never, ever disappoints. But I have to take my hat off the Steve - from one Palmer fan (and drummer) to another.

[@Dabberontour]

Yes superb drumming

[@robwhiting6924]

So many say Peart was the best drummer, I respectfully disagree, Carl all day long.

[@gabrielgarcia7561]

Thanks guys, love you Rachel 🍀❤️🇺🇸🎩🙏✝️

[@TubingSD]

Welp, that was pretty much indescribably delicious.

[@johnnyquest6115]

Back in 1987, I was on vacation in Aruba and bought a couple of ELP tapes in a record store, I've heard a few of their songs on the radio so I thought to give them a try. So I set up shop at my hotel balcony, smoked the weed I sneaked into the island, and listened to ELP on my Walkman. There's nothing like the moment you discover an amazing band, and this was it. I'm forever grateful!

[@liman42]

One of the greatest compositions ever written and played flawlessly. Rachael never ceases to amaze me with her talent.

[@amcaesar]

I love this freekin' song.

[@get1rocstartim5]

Only a real ass would put a thumbs down. this is KILLER SPOT ON. NOT one note missed. I been listening to this for 40 + years. Don't get better than this. CHEERS TO ALL PLAYING . Top notch musicians. You can not tell the difference between the real thing down to the bow on a cymbal

[@MrMjp58]

Tears of joy flowing - as I witness this display of magnificence. Thanks a million to all concerned, for putting all the work, time and your huge talents, into producing another masterpiece for us. I've said before, but will repeat, it's what YT was created for.

[@singlelit0]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! WOOO

[@MattKrogmeier]

Mind. Blowing. This is so good. A near perfect, note-for-note cover of a super complex work. All of you are incredible, but Rachel has a gift, and I’m grateful she chooses to share it with us.

[@jimmclaren1]

Brilliant!! Wonderful job all of you

[@hannesortner5234]

Wow! Fantastic!!!

[@johnmiller8322]

Someday their work will be revered and performed by competent musicians, as these, in the way Bach, Mozart and Beethoven are today. Rock and roll hall of fame be damned.

[@d.j.manjares9830]

So perfect that KZbin tagged the original song in the description.

[@manticorepl859]

Rachel... You are amazing. Greetings from Poland.

[@fw1421]

Brings me back to 1973 when I was 20 years old. I loved seeing ELP on stage,they put on the most incredible concerts!

[@floydwaters6928]

Outstanding. One of my all time favourites since BSS was released. You absolutely smashed it. Well done and keep doing what you are doing- we love it.

[@Tracey..H]

Fabulous! It’s so neat to see up close these pieces of brilliance! As I musician, it’s fascinating! Bravo

[@zincalloy11]

A Tour awaits.....Hopefully.

[@scottpoolsmith9573]

Dang I love this music! Thanks for keeping this alive! You are all great musicians!

[@singlelit0]

I have waited for this a long time!

[@jokergag]

Yes indeed, and so have I! And now all I have to say is, "WOW, GUYS, YOU REALLY MADE IT!!!" Fantastic, incredible, mindblowing, smashing, amazing, hyper-emotional, are but a few words to express my admiration at this GREAT RENDITION of the 1974 ELP's Karn Evil 2nd Impression masterpiece...Rachel, you are The Best, but ALL OF YOU actually are THE BEST at - and for - keeping that great ELP music alive. God Bless You. Thanks a lot, you made this day (September 24th, 2020) an EXCEPTIONAL one that I will always remember! HATS OFF to all of you once again.

[@theresa42213]

AMAZING once again! Hey Rach! l've listened to your Zombie Woof recreation! lt was _mind blowing!_ l wonder if you would ever do any Wakeman pieces in the future like that? Anything would do! l love ''Anne of Cleaves'' off of ''Six wives...'', and l think Wakey does a great job on ''Awaken''by Yes. lt's just a suggestion. l ADORED seeing you construct that Zappa piece! You are Blessed with a GARGANTUAN talent! xD

[@patricegohier922]

BREATHTAKING !! When are you going on tour ?! "Rachel & Friends play ELP" !

[@sarojaband4664]

1:03 LOVE the 3:2 Carribean Calypso Clave !!!

[@eyerock36]

It sounds better here than on the original!

[@nigelcnash]

Astonishing

[@Marknorthway]

PLEASE... bring out a CD of all these ELP Collaborations. First in queue is right here.

[@maxteks1653]

Totally kick- ass performance.

[@josephmonaco4503]

Thank You Rachael and your band here. That was by far, the best version of Karn Evil 9, 2nd Impression that I ever watched and heard since 1977.... Great drummer & Bassist.. and percussion parts. I play this music on my drums every day, Still... I Love ELP...

[@kenm.3512]

I must admit that I missed this one when it was posted. After watching and enjoying the 3rd impression, it's great that this popped up as a recommended clip. I've seen Rachel play the 2nd impression in an earlier clip and that was wonderful, but she is even sharper here. Great playing from everyone participating. Thank you!

[@sergiolufernandes]

Simplesmente fantástico! O que estes músicos brilhantes fazem é muito mais do que um cover. Eles dão alma às composições da maior banda de rock progressivo de todos os tempos, que foi Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Sempre que assisto a Rachel tocar fico maravilhado com o seu talento verdadeiramente sobrenatural. Estão todos de parabéns!

[@jokergag]

...What? ONLY 1,1 K "Thumbs Up" for this FANTASTIC COVER of ELP's masterpiece??? WOW, just try and find another "virtual band" IN THE WORLD able to play such a difficult trick with so much accuracy and dedication, bet your life you'll find NONE... You REALLY MADE IT, GUYS! Congratulations to you ALL, and special thanks to Rachel, once again!

[@michaelgrossman5913]

Thank you for playing for us!

[@Gnomaxx]

Thx for being Rachel

[@jjalexg82]

Great work- can't wait for 3rd Impression!

[@FastProProductions]

ELP Such an Incredible band

[@joyfulexistence]

Wow! Thank you everyone involved in this. Such a beautiful cover. The production sounds better on my system than the original.

[@tekszet]

I would really like to know what George "Nord Lead 2X" sounds were coming from. If I understand he is using the Nord as a controller on this one. I am so happy to see this connection with Hungary and I think it is not just a coincidence.. I know Keith and ELP played there many times! Rachel is so fantastic, I am not surprised at all that Keith found a friend in you. It is uplifting...it is emotional... it is such Great Music indeed! ~ Köszönöm Szépen

[@howiekeegan8804]

If you read the info at the end of the video he says that he used Arturia VSTi Synths!

[@tekszet]

@@howiekeegan8804 yeah, for some reason i thought it was something else,,,, i have that one.. kinda surprised the Moog Model D app wasn't used...it is Free today (Bob Moog's Birthday) I bought it awhile back... Thx for the heads up.. was pretty elated in that moment and didn't catch that in the feed. Have a fine day! ;-}

[@georgebarabas]

Thank you so much! The Modular V was the sound source for the synths.

[@EddioPinaR]

I can't believe I haven't seen this video. I have no words to say the happy I'm feeling now. Thank you Rachel. You make my life better. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrJT-ly3vr]

Blown away ... Always dreamed of seeing this live... Thank you... Damn... Even the at Thomas riff too... After a few listens I might join a little second maracas

[@zebo-the-fat]

Amazing! Keep up the good work

[@zindi1138]

Thank you......

[@daveshults1297]

Love you guys

[@sarojaband4664]

AMAZING!!!!

[@feraloid]

That gave me chills! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@RobToulomelis]

You bring tears of joy to my eyes Young Lady. Bless You🙏❣️

[@randymacleanparker]

I was familiar with Rachel's solo rendition of KE9#2. What a delight to have discovered this! A fantastic example of multinational musical collaboration - at least something good is arising from COVID-19.

[@davidbentley145]

You guys have breathed life into this piece...the magic comes from providing dynamics and nuance with great fidelity to the original and yet utilizing appropriate interpretation where necessary

[@brucebrown73]

You guys have the gift! Rachel is the perfect keyboard player

[@davidbentley145]

This impression leaves a nice taste from digesting this confection!Ty peeps for this

[@flyhighsimuladores]

SPECTACULAR!!! 👌🏻🔝👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SebastianBarrioKey]

Amazing, awesome, espectacular!

[@kittykooler]

Brilliant! How could anyone give this a thumbs down? This is magical ♥️

[@floydshambles]

thank you all for this beautiful video

[@eraldopaulesu1267]

Super! You are simply great. I heard this from ELP today and realized that this was the music we used to hear when 16!!! I thought that no one might be listening to this nowadays, leave alone play it. So this was a great and pleasant surprise.....

[@klausschlichting1591]

Thanks to everyone involved, you have done a marvellous job to keep this wonderful music alive.

[@timothyjohnson4890]

Possibly my favorite bit of music ever. Brilliantly played. Thank you!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Another international collaboration that pays hommage to the musical geniuses of ELP. Brava and bravo.

[@amarok5048]

My favourite Genius!

[@brucequam7416]

So wonderful

[@seesaw1969]

espetacular...fantastica Rachel..iluminada , que mais dizer. parabems a todos... ELP estão orgulhosos em suas dimensões

[@stevebinning977]

Rachel as brilliant as always and your band is superb. I'm sure Keith and Greg (RIP) and Carl would love this as your dedication to their work and your level of performance is outstanding. I am totally awestruck!!! Best Wishes and take care.

[@stephensaracson2067]

Amazing...it's nice that this music is being passed on. Rachel mega chops! Love it🙏🙏🙏

[@bkpktrekker4086]

Superb! I wanted that to go on and on and on. Thanks to all of you for making the effort to make this happen!!!!!!

[@thomascramer7485]

Wow!!great music i.was a big elp fan in the 70's .hope.rachel keeps performing.

[@manalishi8341]

Rachel and guys,this is more than fantastic!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@philipclayberg4928]

This was great! Already looking forward to the international collaboration for Karn Evil 9, 3rd Impression (but probably without the silver-winged "angel").

[@raffaelevalente7811]

Amazing! Brain Salad Surgery was the first rock album I have ever heard when I was 15 This rendition is great. Not only Rachel: all the performers are very very good Thank you for sharing

[@SergiusLigurAugustus]

Fantastic!!! Very good job!!! Absolutely perfect!

[@josamso1]

Great Job!!! Congratulations!!

[@johnduval8891]

Excellent! ☮️

[@davelelacheur3201]

Wow, amazing. Can't wait for the stirring finale, 3rd Impression. Rejoice, glory is yours (and ours), very well done!

[@MediaWest]

wow.

[@skipmatsey7738]

great work gang!! We knew of Keith's virtuosity but Greg's bass work was sublime. Well played......

[@kimjameson7979]

Blown away and smiling bigly. Thanks y'all.

[@leolopez_0728]

Totally brilliant and superb! Can't wait for the Rachel Flowers Live stream tomorrow on Stage it! Thanks for sharing.

[@2manysigns]

Wow .... y'all r Rockin !

[@zenithware]

Oh my God! Great Rachel. Great ALL!

[@laciesevasimon2568]

Ez csúcs!!!

[@jhill5769]

I'm speechless! That is absolutely masterful! I've been listening to ELP for over 40 years and I couldn't tell that wasn't them! Fantastic work, everyone! Thank you!!

[@techanic]

It's like Rachel is channeling Keith. The playing is indistinguishable from the original. And she can channel Greg on guitar also! Amazing.

[@anneslater5437]

Love it! 💖💖💖