Spike Edney from Queen: Behind the scenes with the KORG Nautilus

Spike Edney, Queen's keyboard player since 1984, takes us behind the scenes and shows us how he uses his KORG NAUTILUS to play "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Radio Gaga" and many other iconic Queen songs
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[@iconoclast1970]

Bloody legend. The fifth member of Queen.

[@francescotoni26]

🤔

[@Sammeep02]

Love him as part of the Cross too.

[@Pianosolotutorials]

This is what the internet is for. It's amazing to have world-class musicians show you how they do their magic on and off stage. Thank you

[@markdeboerfotografie]

What a joy to listen to this man. When he plays the piano it is like Freddie is playing Bohemian Rhapsody all over again. The one and only fifth member of Queen, mr. Spike Edney.

[@jaggass]

And he never tries to play like Freddie and does it in his own way.

[@hermannus3894]

If you think a piano sounds the same like a KORG, I suggest you visit a audiologist.

[@MrSongwriter2]

​@@hermannus3894absolutely he hasn't got the attack or dynamics that Freddie had, it's hard for me to describe it exactly as a guitarist but it's like Marty Friedman play lets dance for example, he has all the talent to play it but will never pick like Nile Rodgers so it will not sound just the same

[@stephenkelly1887]

Legend. And very underrated. And almost invisible at Live Aid. I've had so many people arguing with me that there was no keyboard player at Wembley! He was behind Deaksies stack.

[@anthonyhawnt7713]

Well done, Spike. Great video. Me and Spike were at grammar school together in Portsmouth UK and we were also in our first band together aged 12. He’s a smashing bloke totally genuine and so talented.Even at age 12! Hope to see you soon mate!

[@carlphillips3399]

Spike is an absolute master of his craft. He deserves more credit than he already gets. I smiled all the way through this video thank you spike for your decades of dedication and love for Queen 👑

[@thisisqualia]

One of the most reliable ever. He's a true rockstar and a true gentleman.

[@tonyforrest6862]

fascinating. Hearing how Spike decides when to bring Fred in for "It's a kind of magic" is spine tingling. It's a visual photo, taken long ago and see/hear it again and again in it's current state but at the same time, Freddie lives on, waiting to be heard at the touch of a key and when he's released, the hairs on your neck stand right up! Thanks Spike, great video, you're a hell of a musician!

[@ShanesQueenSite]

It was Spike's video about the Korg Kronos which lead me to buy the Kronos 3 years ago. I am in a Queen Tribute Band called Celebrating Queen and the Korg Kronos which I love, is now permanently on my Tech Rider. I really enjoyed this video, because technically I am the Spike Edney for our band. So if ever Spike is unavailable for a Queen gig my phone is on :-) This breakdown was excellent - thanks for sharing.

[@sharingmatters]

Congrats! 🎉

[@keeverw12]

And the Nautilus is almost identical to the Kronos. Just slightly newer. Same sound engines, setlists, etc.

[@luigiroth7431]

This dude has been always there.

[@AndyMangele]

1984 was the first time I ever saw Queen in concert - Spike Edney also played additional guitar on "Hammer to fall".

[@damianchallis9214]

In a pink tee shirt???

[@AndyMangele]

@@damianchallis9214 That I don't remember I'm afraid! 🤣

[@basilfawlty89]

That was at Wembley in '86

[@MisterSandmanAU]

@@damianchallis9214 he was wearing white on the works tour

[@MisterSandmanAU]

@@basilfawlty89 wembley is far from the only gig he's played, he straight up says he's played with the band in 1984 fuck, he played with them at live aid

[@MintiesPoopin]

I can listen to him talk about this all day! He’s the reason why live performances have so much depth to them.

[@peterchecksfield9958]

I only clicked on the thumbnail because I thought it was Bill Bailey, turned out even better!

[@steveurquhart5895]

Really nice to see Queen's keys, I love your work Spike. Thanks😊👍

[@philiproschactor]

Spike Edney has given so much wonderful musicianship in his piano playing backstage during Queen gigs, especially at times when it would have been impossible for Freddie to be on piano. I'm glad he's getting the recognition he deserves for his contribution to my favourite band.

[@tonykeogh6139]

What an excellent presentation and what a fabulous job he has had all these years.

[@discodame]

Thank you Spike Edney

[@Castor2x2]

Best “ behind the scenes” video ever

[@francelowlander]

This man knows the whole of all queen songs. He literally puts every song together..

[@dramaqueen6G]

What a joy to see Spike front and center! He is the epitome of a masterful support player. Even though we all knew he was there, he was brilliant at making himself invisible.

[@xprs1257]

Absolutely incredible.. He just casually brings those iconic songs to life .

[@karimkekhia4369]

this Korg system is absolutely amazing…and when Spike is playing some of these classic examples from some of Queens songs..it’s absolutely wonderful..really wonderful!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Stevefry-y1w]

Spike was in a band back in the early 70’s called Smiling Hard. I saw them play so many times at Penelopes in Paignton and they were superb. Amazing to think what he’s gone on to do!

[@barryward7633]

Thankyou Spike, watched the whole way through, brilliant, cheers from New Zealand.

[@johndrake9085]

I saw Spike with Queen on the kind of magic tour, he was amazing, he contributes massively to the queen sound. Amazing talent!!

[@barthvapour]

He's played with more than just Queen. I saw him live with Peter Green's Splinter Group - total legendary lineup.

[@janmozzorecchia550]

Would watch content like this for hours!

[@DamienMcGuinness]

Thank You Spike Edney -

[@rizwanulhaqofficial]

Not is he a great musician,but a beautifully soft spoken thorough gentleman,lots and heaps of love from Pakistan ❤

[@rodrigofigueroa4723]

Excelente Maestro 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 simplemente espectacular, una especie de magia ❤

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Oh yeah. The mighty Spike Edney!

[@fastguitars4380]

Thank you for this video. Long Live "QUEEN".

[@filipzawadzki9424]

Absolutely amazing that you share your knowledge. Very useful info about production side. Thank you.

[@chrisspeegle74]

Absolutely beautiful! A true artist from the inside out. What a wonderful example of living art embraced with humility.

[@rjmdrum]

Great respect for session great Spike Edney.. I remember Mr. Edmey on the 89 Duran Duran Big Thing tour!🎹👍🎼🇺🇸

[@PhatSimey]

Just awesome, I play drums but could sit and watch keyboard players like Spike all day long 🙂

[@TonyRegent]

Spike Edney is a Legend! 🙌🎵🖤

[@garethgrundy8087]

Loved your intro for I Want To Break Free on the Magic Tour. The keyboards and guitar work just took it to a whole different level from the studio version 😃

[@Me-sr9gn]

I was contimplating an M8X but after watching Spike using his NAUTILUS I'm rethinking what to get. Either will kill my bank account. Hard thing for me is to try and avoid being influinced by one of the keyboardist I respect the most. He was one of the reasons I desided to become a keyboardist back in the 80s. It's nice to see such a great man in a post like this.

[@nkarfootTv]

Fantastic thank you so much for the demo.

[@MultiBoomer64]

Spike - You deserve so much more credit. Brilliant musician.

[@willowbuildingandresindriv4101]

Great video, I watch these behind the scenes videos of queen constantly.

[@ITSupport-q1y]

Wow lovely to hear these sounds

[@ATOMIKDOG23]

Just want to say Spike.....you were hugely important to the band in my mind

[@Gimrison]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve been a fan of Queen for ages and this is certainly due to your work Spike Edney! Also, thank you Korg for making such great instruments.

[@WallyMetals]

Thanks Spike...

[@harmonyofbeautifulkeys]

Amazing. Great presentation and really one of the best music workstation keyboards right now in the World.

[@Noisegate]

Great insight....Would have loved to see how the middle section of Bohemian Rhapsody is done with all of the operatic vocals. Perhaps the next video...

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

A very friendly personality.

[@kevinjager124]

What a lovely video to watch and what a lovely man

[@mccartney2]

brilliantly direct and informative

[@MrPianorgan]

❤I Love my 61 Korg Nautilus , a great Workstation ! ❤

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Great watch...i watched spike live with the Brian May on tour 4 times. Fabulous pionist ❤

[@Esperluet]

12:15 don't know if I must smile or cry ❤

[@spodekmarcin8676]

Verry good for you. Im glad to see all queen in one

[@scopex2749]

OUSTANDING I WANT ONE

[@stuarthartley7428]

Met him at a Queen convention, lovey talented guy.

[@dr2TV]

Spike Edney is the MAN

[@nickrailer2202]

Great and humble guy who’s had an awesome career, very envious 👍🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@michael5089]

A joy to watch and listen ❤❤❤❤

[@Lnt999]

Great video from a great legend.

[@lassesworld]

Nice TOUR - Thank you Spike ✌

[@bobbyorlando10]

WOW thank you very much😀 very symphatic man😍

[@syarifd5605]

without you the sound of queen's backing vocals will remain empty and hollow thank you for 40 years

[@ilmonello1969]

Thanks for share your experience !!!!!!

[@davidhandy1983]

Another brilliant video. I spent years working on replicating Spike's sounds on the Triton, Triton Extreme and Kronos. I've got many of the sounds pretty close, the one that still evades is the power of the vocoder. If Spike ever sold a download pack of Kronos or Nautilus presets i'd buy it!

[@Peregrine101]

Even if they did, I am sure it would evade a lot how Spike Edney does all his trickery. He is part technician, part musician. And as such the perfect fifth member for Queen, where that same combination is found in all the other original members, too.

[@stevebatty2518]

Love this. Great to see how you do this live.

[@robertdixon6215]

Hey Spike thanks for sharing respect great Keys playing BTW I have a Korg X3 always wanted a M1 and still do ...

[@avner9972]

Spike is amazing🥰

[@-dimar-]

That backward piano at 7:45 reminded me of the song "I" from Black Sabbath 1992 Dehumanizer album.

[@MelvynRutter-q7s]

amazing to watch. So much making those sounds

[@Russs1983]

Thanks a lot for a Spike. Great video.

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

That was brilliant!

[@rodriguez63]

That was very cool...a man with his toys and a sparkle of joy in the eyes...great stuff

[@karimkekhia4369]

what a wonderful wonderful lovely guy!! i could spend hours with spike let chatting to him…really what a true gentleman 😍😍😍😍😍

[@nicklopez3389]

I love it, Thanks so much for sharing, It looks like I need to start learning my Korg Nautilus 61

[@joepostle3561]

There was a great exhibition of Spike and his work a few years ago in Portsmouth Guildhall (a few miles away from where I live), a talent who has worked with many people.

[@zombieman81]

Watched his Kronos video so many times, nice to see an update.

[@wiseoldfool]

Love it! I don't think I'll ever manage to get a Nautilus, but we shell sea.

[@philippebrodu7807]

Fantastic !

[@robertgianchino3954]

Love these videos of keyboardists stage gear sundown. I would be interested to know what Spike uses as a monitor for his keyboards.

[@classicraceruk1337]

That was cool, cheers

[@WahidulMamun]

Love You my brother......last smile hits me ....Bravo

[@MrSongwriter2]

Lets have a Spike Edney guitar segment, lets not forget this guy played on hammer to fall Wembley 86 and no doubt other tracks

[@melvynparkin5871]

Spike Edney is a Legend!

[@robbieb0790]

Marvellous Spike ❤

[@ozzraven]

You're the man, Spike!

[@SiemsMarley]

What a great guy!

[@somerandomhomeboy]

That grand piano box 💋💋💋

[@ageshero]

You rock dude

[@PJRechsteiner]

love you Spike

[@gregorscapades]

he really seems to love his toy, too

[@runestone1337]

This was great, thank you! As a Kronos owner I'm still waiting for a new model :)

[@RomanoJokerBrinquis]

wow... unbelievable that is so fcking cool i tell yah

[@ntastra]

Very cool, man!

[@agr7879]

That was brilliant. Could have listened for another hour!

[@georgebarabas]

Great!

[@RedLine_Renesis]

What a legend

[@borisVspider66]

Spike I've had my Nautilus 88 for 14 months, I've learned to turn it on now but you've made me feel very inadequate, but you know what your doing, I don't!

[@tinmak9751]

MAESTRO ❤❤❤