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

[@iconoclast1970]

Bloody legend. The fifth member of Queen.

[@francescotoni26]

🤔

[@Sammeep02]

Love him as part of the Cross too.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 👑

[@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!

[@thisisqualia]

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

[@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

[@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! 🎉

[@barthvapour]

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

[@luigiroth7431]

This dude has been always there.

[@MintiesPoopin]

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

[@steveurquhart5895]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@MultiBoomer64]

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

[@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.

[@tonykeogh6139]

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

[@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!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johndrake9085]

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

[@xprs1257]

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

[@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.

[@francelowlander]

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

[@peterchecksfield9958]

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

[@Castor2x2]

Best “ behind the scenes” video ever

[@rizwanulhaqofficial]

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

[@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.

[@filipzawadzki9424]

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

[@PhatSimey]

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

[@chrisspeegle74]

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

[@discodame]

Thank you Spike Edney

[@DamienMcGuinness]

Thank You Spike Edney -

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

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

[@janmozzorecchia550]

Would watch content like this for hours!

[@-dimar-]

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

[@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.

[@fastguitars4380]

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

[@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 😃

[@rjmdrum]

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

[@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...

[@rodrigofigueroa4723]

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

[@nickrailer2202]

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

[@robertgianchino3954]

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

[@kevinjager124]

What a lovely video to watch and what a lovely man

[@willowbuildingandresindriv4101]

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

[@TonyRegent]

Spike Edney is a Legend! 🙌🎵🖤

[@nkarfootTv]

Fantastic thank you so much for the demo.

[@harmonyofbeautifulkeys]

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

[@ITSupport-q1y]

Wow lovely to hear these sounds

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Oh yeah. The mighty Spike Edney!

[@dr2TV]

Spike Edney is the MAN

[@ATOMIKDOG23]

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

[@robertdixon6215]

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

[@WallyMetals]

Thanks Spike...

[@spodekmarcin8676]

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

[@MrPianorgan]

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

[@rodriguez63]

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

[@Esperluet]

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

[@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.

[@stuarthartley7428]

Met him at a Queen convention, lovey talented guy.

[@karimkekhia4369]

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

[@lassesworld]

Nice TOUR - Thank you Spike ✌

[@Lnt999]

Great video from a great legend.

[@stevebatty2518]

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

[@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.

[@gregorscapades]

he really seems to love his toy, too

[@ilmonello1969]

Thanks for share your experience !!!!!!

[@bobbyorlando10]

WOW thank you very much😀 very symphatic man😍

[@nicklopez3389]

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

[@syarifd5605]

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

[@wiseoldfool]

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

[@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

[@Russs1983]

Thanks a lot for a Spike. Great video.

[@michael5089]

A joy to watch and listen ❤❤❤❤

[@MelvynRutter-q7s]

amazing to watch. So much making those sounds

[@mccartney2]

brilliantly direct and informative

[@scopex2749]

OUSTANDING I WANT ONE

[@avner9972]

Spike is amazing🥰

[@classicraceruk1337]

That was cool, cheers

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

That was brilliant!

[@zombieman81]

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

[@ChromosomeSyndicate]

A very friendly personality.

[@WahidulMamun]

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

[@Harrybollox]

Korg always worked best for me because the sounds were the most authentic . The sound cards in the M1 were a nightmare though changing . Real keys vs tracks, a dying art but it is a real art, in contrast to too many charlatans masquerading as bands , singers, musicians these days. Very interesting video, many thanks , ( an ex queen tribute show keyboard player)

[@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!

[@ozzraven]

You're the man, Spike!

[@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

[@philippebrodu7807]

Fantastic !

[@melvynparkin5871]

Spike Edney is a Legend!

[@robbieb0790]

Marvellous Spike ❤

[@agr7879]

That was brilliant. Could have listened for another hour!

[@mantasteve]

Very much looking forward to Spikes All Stars (SAS Band) in December -- used to visit Hammersmith in the 90's. Much anticipation about who'll be joining him on the night and experiencing what will be the band's 30th anniversary show.

[@melblues3847]

The Hammersmith gigs were great fun.

[@SiemsMarley]

What a great guy!

[@PJRechsteiner]

love you Spike

[@gordonlang9193]

Absolutely outstanding very interesting and informative and you get to watch and listen to a master as well, the keyboard is excellent but you still need the skill to use it.

[@khenoah]

Merci ❤

[@ageshero]

You rock dude

[@somerandomhomeboy]

That grand piano box 💋💋💋