After the Love Has Gone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

[@reubenruppert488]

I was a professionally trained sound engineer in NYC and I have to say. This is the best cover I've ever heard, in both performance and engineering... Hands down. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

Yip, a talented bunch

[@jimgia]

Seeing them in concert is just as amazing. They do a USA concert tour every year. This year, at their 4 concerts in Los Angeles, some of the music legends came out to see them perform live as well.

[@GuadalupeSanJorgeArrastia]

Yes and then what ?!

[@CharleneSchilder]

I discovered them on KZbin by accident - now I can't get enough of them! And to think that some of them don't even speak English! I absolutely love music, this is 5 star quality - as close to the originals s you'll ever get! Please perform in Cape Town, South Africa!❤

[@larsjames777]

In a world filled with chaos and corruption, music like this is an instant hit of world peace to my soul. God bless you all!

[@alcambrola2834]

Definitely!

[@guymerritt4860]

Agreed.

[@mudwiser1391]

Well said Sir.

[@janicemartin7560]

YES

[@poppya54]

I perfecly agree

[@ronrmalone]

The engineer who mixed the audio should receive an award!

[@ozalfert2216]

amazing mix

[@elmarriachi100]

Copy your coment , integrally.

[@ritchellagura5565]

beautifully auto tuned!

[@hpiccov]

Agree

[@gelliott4565]

Its the Bass player he does the Mixing and other things.

[@kennethholmes6787]

Damn good cover. I'm a 63-old black man. Maurice White would be pleased.

[@marceloolool4830]

Concordo! . Ouviu "September" e "Fantasy"? . Abraços do Brasil!

[@patriziapiva3201]

True ❤, very very fantastic cover.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

He sure would be!!! ❤

[@enryskkille]

All their covers from EW&F are amazing! I'm from Russia, and I've been loving this music for 45 years.

[@johnhibbert3911]

Dude , loved and breathed earth wind and fire when i was a soldier in germany , what a band, so many memories .

[@michaelbradley7529]

The whole time I'm listening to them, I'm shaking my head thinking "how can they be this good".

[@thenov1944]

They Can't Their FABULOUS ! ! !

[@danaolsen4358]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@RainOfBlue]

Yes, this is the craziest group i've ever listened to. These guys are... bad? Bad to the bone! Yes MIke I asked myself, the same question, "how can they be this good?" But then, when you look at the video and see the arrangements and placements of respective musicians and singers. The whole music so smooth and balanced, so soothing sounds and I still believe, these guys well, this group is a real crazy group!!! You just can't help but love them!!!!

[@christophermitchum6829]

Love for humanity supercedes hate...😎💯✔️

[@TheSulross]

Trying to get my head around Russian musicians playing classic American songs from the 70s so superbly, faithfully - and improved to boot, given modern digital recording capability - as they ALWAYS nail the American English vocals. It's uncanny. It's beguiling. This Steely Dan song and the Superstar Carpenters cover where Ksenia Buzina has a voice that is right there comparable to Karen Carpenter, are my two favorite - because of the excellence of the vocals in addition to the excellence of the arrangement and of the instruments playing. Their vocals are always spot on in the songs they cover, but these are my two favs.

[@RogerBrewster-id6hg]

Still listening in 2024, great music never gets old.

[@pamcollins1651]

Me too!! This just appeared on my feed!!

[@tanastoiberg7981]

Beautiful rendition of the original song from Earth Wind & Fire. The lead singer and co-singer nails it! This brings justice to the group. Perfect!

[@susanmyers4029]

It simply gets Better because it gathers memories along the way.. ♥️🎶

[@gerardture3578]

French, I'm 67 years old and I listened to EW&F when I was young in PARIS. This musical cover is absolutely magnificent! What great work! Leonid & Friends, Superb orchestra!

[@bossamood1961]

Hello Gerard, I'm Steve in UK, one year older than you, but we were both listening to one of the World's greatest bands at the same time it seems; this is an amazing cover, never heard anything in modern times to beat this.....as Ukraine/Russian musicians, my only wish is that they could give some of their influence to Putin; make him a changed man aha!

[@heavyweather4893]

Same here, 61 years old and i still remember when i bought my first EFW album "All n All", this guys are pro musicians. They did a very good job.

[@jeffsparey9585]

Yes yes magnificent

[@victordecastro7221]

_ superb performance- look at all the musicians enjoying their part(s) & the resulting glory of their participation ❗❕❗

[@jeffsparey9585]

@@victordecastro7221 yes the enjoyment is written all over their faces as they perform

[@Listener827]

Since Mo White passed, EWF has not been the same. Your group brings these songs back to life and better.

[@karenross9665]

Love these guys .. I feel like I’m listening to the original song! Thank you fellas - you are both great in my book!💕

[@karenross9665]

Thank all of you, even the ladies - it’s 6:00 my time and I’m grooving to your music - feel like I’m at your concert - magnificent - keep playing & singing forever!!

[@karenross9665]

Thank you Group and the beautiful lady also // you made my morning!!!

[@samaduampoma2449]

As a musician, I have a very high standard for people doing covers of classic songs from the past. But I must say, this cover version was so good and so extraordinary, I had to turn it up, listen to it twice, and ignore my cup of coffee (temporarily - LoL!). This is truly the best cover version of any song by anybody I have ever heard - hands down! The nuance, counterpoints, signature key changes, musicianship, lead and backup vocals, etc., are all spot on! I am truly blown away, and as someone else said below, Maurice White(RIP) must be smiling from above on Leonid & Friends!! Stunning! Just stunning! I will now do a deep dive into Loenid & Friends, to hear more about their story and other covers they have done. Thank you so much, and enjoy! Cheers, Sam.

[@paulanthonyguy]

Agree 100%. Fantastic musicianship and superb mix. Respect!

[@davebarrette5674]

It's nice to hear from someone in the know about music to confirm how I felt

[@richard77231]

Whats wild is the band is primarily a Chicago cover band and their best cover isn't even a Chicago song 😉

[@fdwyersd]

Every time I play this I have to sing with them. Wonderful to see that the musicians agree that this is really amazing.

[@VancouverComposer]

Yes, David Foster has always said this is the best song he ever wrote, because of all the musical qualities you mention. When he got together with Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin, (who of course played with Chicago for many years) magic was made. With Champlin's and Graydons' lyrics and Foster's music it was bound to be stellar. Ironically Maurice White had nothing to do with this song creatively and yet it was one of EW&F's biggest hits, and remains so to this day.

[@markrobinson3830]

Absolutely perfect...from the music to the singing. I'm from South Carolina and I love Earth, Wind, & Fire. The late Maurice White is SMILING on you all. Totally beautiful.

[@evahill8910]

North Carolina fan here

[@dougconley]

South Carolina here 😊

[@kfd308]

Chicago in the house! Perfection!

[@ericandsarahsmom1000]

Los Angeles fan here. Leonid and Friends hit it out of the park again. Marvelous!

[@julieh7456]

Maryland fan here!

[@laurarabalais9834]

This guy is unreal. This band is not a cover band. Insulating to call them that. Perfection.

[@jeffsparey9585]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@neriozulberti1492]

Totally agree this is 1:1 version top

[@RFansler1]

Am a 73 year old man! Greatest concert was hearing Earth, Wind and Fire perform this song at the Tampa Amphitheater a number of years ago! Phenomenal!

[@davidmurphy8190]

This is great stuff. Finest kind.

[@N.D.Roussell]

EWF was at Jazz Fest in New Orleans on a rainy day. Wife didn’t want to stand in the rain. I told her God knows they’re playing. It cleared up. They were, your know…Great. They were EWF. True story.

[@ianrobertson9222]

Ok

[@LeKev-zb8lt]

When 30 or more gentle people gather to render a classic tune, you know there’s hope.

[@johnblack1030]

Amen to that. Music has no boundaries. Music is invisible Magic.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Spot on. I met them..They are lovely people.

[@earnestcotton]

+1

[@henniebogan1966]

Hope is perhaps the greatest of all things!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

You really made me smile. ❤

[@doowoplover1932]

The BEST cover band of all time !

[@zebratwist6354]

Is that a coverband....😅 ?

[@carlosfigueredo935]

I agree. The best of the besr

[@yvonnestephens656]

They surely must be.They're phenominally good and so true to originals. Amazing talent from vocalists and musicians.

[@BradCox-c3v]

yep

[@SalomonEspinosa70]

they are, they really top the Fab Four, which is super hard to do.

[@kevinkasp]

Leonid and Friends. The best band on Earth currently. Nobody has higher levels of musicianship across the board.

[@noelbowerman1562]

Snarky puppy, is at the same level

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Some recent American "Country" songs have made a big deal singing about how much better Small Towns are than Big Cities, claiming it's only about community spirit etc. etc. (which is bullshit) In my opinion Leonid and his Friends are TRULY singing about community on a World Wide sense. Play on my friends.

[@johngarin8290]

Truly musicians who deliver the love & feel it as the joy of jamming hits critical points of excellence across all sectors, Take note vocalists controlled perfection

[@garethhughes2826]

Amazing this is the best music you've ever heard but on a different level cos they are all musicians

[@scottthompson6753]

Too bad there are no time machines. These guys would have nailed it. Precise, clean, etc etc.

[@dingoledingus9039]

This might be the best cover of a song I've ever heard in my life.

[@romeoalpha2610]

I stopped looking at other cover bands after listening to L&F

[@livergen]

All I can say as a 68-year-old man who still plays his guitars, who has seen some of the greatest bands from back in the day live, from one end of the spectrum to the other of genres and styles, I'm pretty much left speechless and my heart is in my throat, tears have gathered in my eyes as I sit and watch these masterful artist brain forth and back to life Some of the most technically written music ever produced. Thank you.

[@Marlmeth1]

So well said - feel the same - thank you

[@marcellotrotta2545]

Voci e musicisti di un'altro pianeta

[@alexandercamara2026]

Your words Sir , are so on point..! 👌🙏

[@jodyhaney6321]

Amen brother!

[@boriesheumann1186]

Oh man. I'm 60 years old (drummer) and apart from our age difference, I couldn't have written it better in every way your lyrics put it. As I write this to you, I listen to the track again and through your words the tears that dared not roll before now break through. Through your words I no longer feel alone with my feelings about the experience of these incredibly great musicians. A heartfelt hug.

[@petertrast]

No one mentioned Oleg's searing solo work??? This cover was PERFECTION.

[@stefanobarsotti5523]

Verissimo! L'assolo finale del sax è praticamente identico all'originale

[@serenacoils1866]

Everyone at the end of the vid was clapping at him he knows he did well as all of them did, it was good we got to see the new singer singing on his own in parts of the song it gave us a peek at a little of what he can do

[@scottjanz9007]

Oleg es muy bien!

[@davidcox3076]

Its' EW&F. You know the horns are going to get a workout. And Oleg wrapped up the song flawlessly.

[@jeromejohnson3462]

I did.

[@DevilDogDen1775]

STUNNED....My dad was a recording engineer back in the 70's - 80's and I got to sit in on E.W.F. recording sessions, and I well remember this song being recorded for their album. I truly cannot believe just how incredible this rendition is.... Brought back some wonderful memories.... Thank you so much....

[@fahmilaksanamsea4574]

wow, you have such a wonderful memory

[@lynn151haj]

What amazes me is that this song is perfomed by Russians /Ukrainians who obviously, English isnt their first language. Nevertheless they captured every note, every nuances and the "Feel" of the song ever Faithfully. Excellent indeed !

[@donnagilligan2905]

No kidding!! Fantastic musicians all playing in harmony!!

[@FlightData101]

Not to mention the top notch engineering of the recording. These folks are true professionals and they obviously love what they do too.

[@oncho1960]

Wow... how lucky!

[@JaceHarnage]

I still get chills hearing Leonid & Friends perform this song! Maurice White is smiling! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@ralfbloink3207]

Great this Version and this Group.

[@Fccluduslitterarius9441]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂

[@tanastoiberg7981]

I think so, too. A beautiful tribute to the founder of Earth Wind & Fire. RIP Maurice White. 🙏✝️🕊

[@bradleybullard8887]

Insanely talented. I’m beyond excited to see them this fall on their America tour. So so good

[@StephanieLarson-qt2mb]

Me too ❤

[@PatrioticUSAmerican]

This is the Best cover band I've ever heard. They did an outstanding job with this EWF song. Their Chicago cover songs are also World-Class performances. 👍

[@sampono1962]

I dont consider them doing covers of Chicago and EWF....replicate.

[@amadeobroa6083]

try to listen to this.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ2lq4Bvisitptk

[@johhdoe6532]

@@АндрейГурьев-ш8и вы не поверите и Чикаго мало знают в России и Земля Ветер Огонь мало знают в России, но джаз рок и фанк играть умеют , а вот слушатели особенно молодого поколения подкачали.

[@АндрейГурьев-ш8и]

@@johhdoe6532 а вот здесь Вы не правы

[@АндрейГурьев-ш8и]

@@johhdoe6532 земля, ветер и огонь-знают и очень любят!!!Чего стоит только прониктовенный бас солиста!Я слушала совсем другую музыку, но они меня просто покорили!

[@17fourU]

This is when music was great. Thank y'all Leonid and Friends for your rendition of this song.

[@juanherrera1055]

By just watching Ksenya singing I feel this day has a meaning.

[@scottcampbell1377xanadu]

She is terrific , gorgeous as well!

[@markdemos75]

My oh my...

[@ericsteinhardt9693]

@Mark Demos, we all wondered how many marriage proposals she received when they had their tours.

[@v6g1r8]

@@ericsteinhardt9693 LOL. Lucky she can say "take a hike" in several languages . . . and probably has ! 😃

[@gobucsyanks6789]

You should hear Ksenia's version of "Superstar." Karen Carpenter would have been very proud. I heard that Ksenia and Richard Carpenter know each other and that he liked her version of the song. I lost my wife Beth a year ago this past June, and when I hear Ksenia sing "Superstar," I absolutely go to pieces. It makes me realize that we who have lost someone very special how lucky we were to have them and still have them (In a different form from when we knew them) in our lives. Ksenia seems like she is a very nice person as well as a very talented performer. If there is a man in her life, I hope he realizes how blessed he is to have her and cherishes what he has in her.

[@ask39a]

7.23.2024 1000万回再生、おめでとう！！！！😂😂😍💖💘　 5年前位からずーっと聴いているバンド。めちゃくちゃ凄い歌唱力。 脱帽です。😍😍😂😂🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍 これからも聴くよ😘💘

[@gregwaters8480]

Absolutely gorgeous Maurice White is smiling to know that a bunch of Russians and Ukrainians are spreading love with his incredible music❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@glynnhebert7573]

There music is mostly Chicago and Terry Kath is smiling down on Leonid and Friends.

[@flashbackanosdourados7634]

Maurice White muito bem representado por esse vocalista incrivel!!❤

[@elmarriachi100]

Perfect

[@trk327]

The ONLY band i will ever endorse covering EWF!! Just too good!!!

[@ghoppr71]

Chicago too. They're just excellent at covering them too. We're seeing them (Leonid and Friends) live in October, hopefully. They keep postponing their shows.

[@natefisher5625]

A BIG WOW!!!!!!!!!

[@SmokingJoe62]

If the world was run by musicians how great life would be ❤

[@tomelrick8609]

Amen my friend ...

[@TheSulross]

our bands would be touring one another's countries instead of engaged in warfare

[@Oliverphippen]

Dont ruin it ?????

[@mirelaskroban8832]

❤

[@александрсоколов-г6э9ы]

Была бы сплошная какофония у всех остальных....

[@davenewman1295]

The harmonizing that Ksenia and Sergey do together is absolutely incredible. So Smooth.

[@andreav1378]

É simplesmente maravilhosa!!! Um casamento de vozes perfeito!!! Obrigada a todos os músicos por esse presente a todos nós que amamos música boa de qualidade!!! Muito obrigada a todos os músicos!!! Parabéns a todos!!!

[@roberteastwood7577]

Did anyone else notice the look on the violinists' faces? They were transported to another realm. So beautiful!

[@mrmusic1961]

They are in a TOTAL DIFFERENT STRATOSPHERE.Awesome

[@davidcowan4705]

The blonde with the black and white dress is so gorgeous.

[@jeekay231]

That's what I love about this band the absolute joy and passion that just oozes from all their faces, it's as though they can't believe what's happening

[@robertjaussi3729]

That's because they are working and making money 😊

[@omarreilumsden9949]

Yupp!!!

[@RicG.]

Another masterpiece! And Ksenia is one of the most beautiful women in the world! And oh, so talented!

[@travelingtrainers8372]

Yep

[@jvictor77]

Totally agree - I've got such a crush on her!

[@allang1968]

@@jvictor77 who wouldnt have a crush o n her? I do. lol

[@N4TCM]

And they say she's the sweetest thing on Earth too.

[@thenov1944]

@@jvictor77 & Many More Guys Also ! !

[@willzresurreccion6745]

Igor beating the drums like a boss that he is.

[@poppya54]

Of course

[@dozeydevon]

Igor... Best basher in the CCCP

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

To quote Alex Ovechkin: "Russian machine never breaks."

[@jimmagnus1200]

This group is phenomenal. But the drummer is out of this world! He's like a Swiss watch.

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

@@jimmagnus1200 I just got home an hour ago from seeing them at the opening show of the US tour. Igor was hitting those drums like a boss, and everyone left the stage during "I'm a Man" for him to do a 10-minute solo. My recommendation is that you find a city near you where they're playing and go see them.

[@むらじぃ-k8f]

日本から賛辞を送らせていただきます。ロシアの人達の素晴らしさが伝わりました。 還暦のオッサンですが、ソ連の頃のハリウッド映画では氷の様な顔つきで、ロシアの皆さんを見せられてたもんで、こんな素敵なもん見せられて、毎日帰宅したら日課のように繰り返し見る生活になりました。ありがとう。

[@yuk-k3752]

私もまもなく還暦です！

[@susysolis6132]

A los 60 años no se es anciano, si apenas empieza lo bueno de la vida ok. saludos

[@paulharmon557]

As I approach 80 I decided 60 is the new 40

[@yuk-k3752]

@@paulharmon557 オオー！折り返しの40才ですね～👍 素晴らしい‼

[@vietvet]

The new male singer is amazing. Blends beautifully with Kesenia who is an absolute star.

[@videopokernetwork6824]

Meh..

[@Dorelliun]

And he is adorable too...

[@Icybearg]

Spot on m8...

[@sammcn]

This is "one of the greatest songs ever recorded" by one of the greatest bands of all time. Your version of this is so deeply respectful of all the parts, all the harmonies, ALL of it. Congratulations. As a musician who has played the EW&F repertoire, I know how VERY DIFFICULT it is to "get this right". Sam McNally, Australia.

[@scottward7813]

Sam, you're right! These guys are unbelievable!

[@AndrewDean777]

Cheers Sam, from down south in Victoria 😀

[@karilamervo5343]

These Russians got it right....maybe it´s the amount of motivation but what the work put in (no pun intended). I love it too.

[@keithradford1082]

Sam saw you and Papa D perform the EW &F show with the augmented Mix at Manly beach in 2019. I also spoke to you when leaving Doug's birthday party earlier this year. Would love to see the whole show again when this viral scourge is over. Everything you said is so true, this is just ON POINT. Love the sax solo at the end.

[@karilamervo5343]

Sam, whatever you said was proper and true. Bless your soul from up north Finland.

[@stephenheliodor776]

This performance is undoubtedly brilliant.The depth of sound is exceptional. The Orchestra,Singers and Pianists are Firing on All Cylinders !!!

[@gumersindoperezcorona9609]

Que hermosas interpretación es de la música de todos los tiempos. Saludos a Leonid & Friends. Brillante y hermosa KSENIA y todas las chicas.

[@beatricewoods8377]

Wow never heard of them beautiful ❤️

[@tanastoiberg7981]

The best cover i've ever heard of "After the Love is Gone." Perfect singing and playing. Wow! 🎶👏👏

[@cindyw7270]

I hope that you all played/sang this song when David Foster attended your concert, as you all do it perfectly! 👏🏻 It’s one of my favorite songs ever! ❤️ One of the best songs that David Foster has ever written! 👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️

[@GarrardA59]

These are not "covers," but incredible performances!

[@larryk731]

More like perfect reproductions

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

As a German i say : GOD BLESS our RUSSIAN FRIENDS and WONDERFUL MUSICIANS.

[@lou5501]

Such a nice post, Bernd. As an English lady, I totally agree with you. Wonderful musicians, indeed. Take care.

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

@@lou5501 Hello ! A german gentleman is also greeting an english lady named LOU. If you also like FRENCH CARRIBEAN MUSIC and lifestyle - have a look at my channel named VIDEOS FROM MARTINIQUE. Have a good time !

[@tamcocar]

As an American, and a musician, I dare to say that Russians are the BEST musicians. I am a former concert pianist, and they have it all over everyone else. Bravo!

[@brizzlex1919]

This didn't age well....

[@user-zq3fm3lf3x]

演奏に歌声ともに、本当に素晴らしい👏👏👏👍

[@ahmettalhaaltntas8259]

Thank you for keeping the real music alive friends. RIP for all music lovers like Maurice.

[@sovereignentity4924]

My Father who is a Musical Arranger , veteran of the Music Industry and plays over 12 instruments fluently ... Not to mention, a long time admirer of Maurice White could not find a single error in this production..! He said absolute Musical Perfection..! I just recently ran into your channel and had to let my father here your Covers... He is absolutely blown away with your abilities and attention to every note & arrangements....😲 Thank you for Resurrecting such Master Pieces of the American Culture...🙏 🇺🇸 We owe alot to the Black Man & Woman in America and just how much they influenced Music forever..! Let's not forget that ever...🙏

[@brucetaylor5347]

Wow they really hooked into that, what a great crescendo, turn up the volume everybody.

[@wlonsdale1]

How about we not go racist here? Sound good?

[@sovereignentity4924]

@@wlonsdale1 The Race Police ...? 🛂 Lol 😆👌

[@elpacho....9254]

@@wlonsdale1 what if we give credit to David foster? Would that make you happy?

[@sovereignentity4924]

@@wlonsdale1 Ok then , The people of MELANIN or NATION OF ISRAEL absolutely created GOSPEL , SOUL , BLUES , JAZZ & ROCK and even influenced COUNTRY..! That is just a matter of FACT..! So... let's not forget WHO are THE ROOT of it all..! 🤎👍🏿 And I am not even of MELANIN...😲👀

[@harmanatc6350]

hi leonid and our good friends, i’m hoping that your music brings peace to our brothers in ukraine and russia✌️

[@philshock3805]

Wow, another brilliant cover! (although, "cover" doesn't really give it justice). Just beautiful! The new singer and guitarist are obviously highly talented. I still miss Sergey, though. Waiting for the day he makes a surprise reappearance!

[@donnaballard6573]

And that sax!

[@Hettepop]

I second that! waiting for August 30th!

[@janicemartin7560]

You are so right. I love Earth Wind and Fire. This was spectacular.

[@jamescrabtree5778]

Sergey was a big part of my experience with L&F it will never be the same with out him. Still Bummed !!!!!!!!

[@thomasmcozart1093]

@@jamescrabtree5778 what happened? Why did he leave?

[@nicholasgeleta1871]

This is more than a mere tribute. They inhabit the music in every way. It's a transmission from the soul of the original.

[@nabe2386]

こんなに上手いカバー聞いたことがない　感動した

[@CatherineHatton]

Maurice, Philip, Verdine, and all the rest of the EWF players. Thankyou for your music….. never thought in a million years, your “souls”, voice, talent, and perfection would reach a new level today in our WORLD!

[@JoelLopa-w3b]

Agreed 👍

[@donaldmatthew4980]

I thought you great musicians would be very impressed with that rendition of your wonderful song, thank you for many years of beautiful memories ❤️

[@massimilianolilli693]

Verdiane White è magico😊

[@trojanlrey]

I think Maurice White is smiling down on this rendition of his hit. The harmonies are so good. And the horns punched. Not to mention that sweet sax riff. Well done Leonid and Friends.

[@tonyruggi6286]

My wife and I were fortunate to see them in norwalk CT last year. There are not enough superlatives. The best part is how much they love what they are doing.

[@MrDarkMagnus]

@@tonyruggi6286 I have tickets to see them in June and am psyched. As a visual artist I have always been confused about the differences between art and music. If an artist copies a famous work it's considered a lesser thing even if it masterful. Which never seemed quite fair to me. Rock cover bands are generally considered lesser, as bands not creative or talented enough to be original. Leonid & Friends are a technical juggernaut in recreating these classic songs but the joy they express in playing and their palpable love of the music makes it a homage to the originals AND to the joy of performing together.

[@tonyruggi6286]

@@MrDarkMagnus I dont think I have ever seen people happier "working". they truly are artists in every sense of the word.

[@debbywilkins2239]

👍👍

[@johncheek2207]

I agree this is a wonderful cover of Earth, Wind & Fire

[@unagisama5476]

This is russia and ukraine without politics interfering. Only Brilliance

[@anthonylovato5614]

Reunite without Putin and politics,just thru Music...

[@MichPhiloMichaelLicata]

The Russian People, by standing up to the Putin have the power to stop this aggression and save the world from World War Three. That is the only hope we have. There will be no winner in the event of a broader conflict.

[@karmicchameleon5816]

Brilliant statement

[@CLASSICALJAJ]

This track breaks my heart - Serge ( who I follow each and every day on social media ) - Wife and Kids safe in Poland 🇵🇱. Serge remaining in Kiev for his parents sake and to defend his mother Ukraine 🇺🇦 . Love you to bits Serge xxxx 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦.

[@MichPhiloMichaelLicata]

@@CLASSICALJAJ Being a fan of the band,hearing of Serge being in Ukraine while his wife and children are refugees in Poland, brings this madness even closer. While we in America complain about gas or food prices ,what we thought would never happen again is happening. We pray for Serge and those who have not touched us in Ukraine. We also hope that the Russian people stand up to the evil dictator and end this madness.

[@jimpappas880]

Yep, these musicians do Earth, Wind, and Fire just as good as they do Chicago. Perfection!

[@Primus54]

As an American, I get such a kick out of watching these performances and then hearing the band members immediately speaking in Russian after the song (not so much in this one… check others). You all sing flawless American-English. It is truly awesome!

[@choprox01]

very intellectual folks for sure.....

[@lacidy]

I keep saying this, yes it is American english with Mid-western and Mid-Atlantic accents!

[@paulwilliams8555]

Just a reminder these are not Russians they are Ukrainian

[@jaimetorres950]

Vlad Putin is not amused

[@Primus54]

@@paulwilliams8555 Thank you… did not know that. 👍

[@veja-e-aprenda]

So amazing Ukraine and Russia together. Greetings from Brazil.

[@perellegaard5288]

Bring them Together again and peace. Per Denmark 😢🙏🤞🍻❤

[@vitbing]

Yes - and Awesome

[@jozeftalla]

music is peace

[@novajoe67]

Fabulous band! No politics! Just music! Absolutely love this group!❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelefelsen366]

Me too! Awesome, extraordinary band! Go on like this!!!

[@matrixinner]

But for some reason you feel have to mention them. Weird

[@shanebruce3997]

Real strings. Real horns. Upbeat vocals. A breath of fresh air - near perfect cover.

[@e-bekosane-moon4999]

単なるカバーバンドじゃないよね。。。すごすぎて言葉が出ない

[@d.e.b.b5788]

I think what amazes me most, is that they never seem to miss a note. Everything is perfect.

[@howiemaclean5436]

If they make a mistake they go to the Russian Front! 😊

[@moondawg3693]

This isn't done in one take, it's highly polished to where some would call it "over produced", but when one is looking for perfection this is how it's done. It's highly unlikely the Saxophonist got the solo on first recording, it's possible that the solo could be pieced together from different attempts. I am not insulting, some believe that Steely Dan is over produced and they're likely my favorite band. This cover of EW&F, is mind blowing excellent and I loved it. Cheers

[@d.e.b.b5788]

@@moondawg3693 Their live recorded performances appear to often be just as good. They aren't set up as well to get the levels all exactly right, but the playing and singing definitely sounds right on target. Lots of rehearsals and attention to detail can do that. While most performers can't duplicate their studio perfection when performing live, the ones who can, reveal just how great they are. I know a lot of people LIKE hearing alternate takes, with wild solos stuck in, making the songs different versions with altered notes and timing and such, but I grew up with just radio and records, and fell in love with those songs played that way. So when I go to concerts and hear what would be considered altered versions which would have obviously not been up to quality of being good enough to record for posterity and sell, by the artist themselves, it's a disappointment. These folks are the real deal, and give us close to perfection performances. They're that good. At least from a non musician's ear, anyway.

[@johnhoerl7326]

@@moondawg3693 I’ve seen them in concert several times, and they can pull off this level of performance live, believe me. (Although they don’t tour with a full string section, to be clear). I agree, this most likely wasn’t recorded in one take, but rest assured, these are top notch musicians and performers.

[@PresidentGas1]

@@howiemaclean5436 Siberia to be accurate.... just joking.

[@mbt1955]

Leonid & Friends, as always, captures the sounds and feel of the original bands they cover with pure perfection!! Bravo to these brilliant musicians!!! Check them out on their 2021 U.S. tour.

[@alcambrola2834]

I would definitely go see these guys!

[@thenov1944]

E W & F ! ! They must Love Leonid & Friends ! !

[@Mominator]

@@alcambrola2834 Me too. I wish I'd done it when I had the chance in November of 2019.

[@chuckcarmone7545]

I think they do better than cover the songs, they improve them. Supreme talent.

[@jaypetersen7049]

We're going to see them in November in Sacramento, CA!!

[@steveethertonperspectives]

I saw this group last week in Cleveland. What a powerhouse performance! They played and sang wickedly difficult music with a level of musicianship that was astonishing. The other thing coming off the stage was the pure joy they felt for the music the audience and the fact that they were Russians in America performing American music for appreciative American audiences. The love for great music is a strong love! Don't miss them the harmonies alone were worth the ticket price. I wanted to ask the band to back it up so I could listen to the harmonies in iso. Slamming these folks as a cover band Is exactly like calling the the Cleveland Orchestra "just some Beethoven cover band from East Cleveland".

[@pepercapsicum510]

I'm Russian. Thank you so much for such a review!

[@maxkiely2636]

These people are not Russian, they are Ukrainian.

[@CLASSICALJAJ]

@@pepercapsicum510 I’m so saddened. Our wonderful friends in Russia blinded by the lies of Putin and his propaganda team. I pray that our fellow Russian friends realise the truth and remove 1) The Russian forces from Ukraine 2) Remove Putin.

[@marcospintoortiz546]

Buenísimo Cover de esta canción maravillosa. Bendiciones a todos los miembros de esta orquesta. Saludos desde Chile.

[@thinkcorrectly407]

I closed my eyes, and just listened, sang along, yall didn't miss a beat, excellent job,

[@iwantahat]

the joy on their faces.... oh my god, this is such a good version, I can't believe it!!!!!!

[@charlesclark3415]

And....they so enjoy singing this tune....it's a pleasure to see and hear...and for those who think the lead singer's voice is to soft they need to listen to the original then play this one..

[@antoniocarlosandrade9464]

Quando o cover supera o original. Monstro demais. Surreal

[@kkoyasushi2565]

どこまでもメロウで どこまでも切ないメロディーで どこまでも切ないリリックで 転調の仕方が最高で そんなEW&Fの名曲をここまで完璧にコピることができることに圧巻の言葉しかない

[@空蔵赤月]

完全に同意します! デイビッド・フォスター！この曲を生み出してくれてありがとう!

[@macrozine]

Это просто невероятно! Леонид и друзья снова поражают своей точностью и душевностью исполнения. Такое ощущение, будто слушаешь оригинал, но с особой магией, которую только эта группа может привнести. Вокал, инструменты - всё на высочайшем уровне. Спасибо за то, что сохраняете дух классической музыки живым! 😎👍

[@jaylinn416]

5M views? This performance deserves at least 10M views!! The best-ever tribute to EWF and Morris White.

[@lizaaniga1003]

Exactly!! We have the same thoughts

[@Putzman]

Maurice White but yes true

[@janisadams3802]

Maurice White!

[@armandoguzman251]

​@@janisadams3802que

[@reecehigh1]

Every single time I see this band's videos it sends chills up my spine and tears to my eyes. The absolute best group of musicians I have ever seen and I love every song they do!!!!!!!!!

[@micheleharris5703]

I agree

[@boriesheumann1186]

There is no better way to describe it. I feel 100 per cent the same way

[@glennpatrickheilbron6818]

I agree

[@topdiveribiza1]

Production...harmonys...band arrangement unreal..Best version I've ever heard...top class beautiful people...Greetings from Ireland

[@timroden6617]

I can binge play their music all day and not repeat a song.

[@topdiveribiza1]

@@timroden6617 they are a savage tight out of this world band...all the covers are amazing

[@danielnordeen8410]

Go to see them I did 2x awesome show

[@DavidCleckler-z9z]

Great they nailed it great band the guy singing the vocals really nailed it

[@rhrh2025]

I can't help but wonder if Lenoid is the Russian version of Quincy Jones. The guy is a massive talent and has the know-how to get the right musicians for every tune he arranges!

[@jesusgomezgaribay6483]

Concuerdo contigo... qué talentoso es este ruso. Saludos desde Puebla, México.

[@karilamervo5343]

Leonid is peerless in whatherver he choosest to do.

[@seabreezeof]

One word " Magic" Close your eyes and you think your listening to EW&F

[@eileenchmielewski1420]

I closed my eyes and was blown away!

[@letra63]

I thought the same. Out of this World!

[@fzkwolf3086]

Mindblowing. Unbelievable.

[@tristaryul]

All the young ones out there, singers & musicians watch this, this is how it's done Absolutely flawless ❤

[@mdelaubergine8930]

They not only nail every cover musically, but they bring all the energy and verve the music requires. None of the tunes they cover are easy, either. Very sophisticated, intricately structured songs. This group never misses.

[@kevinobrien1810]

Always bring the heat!

[@FrankeeLee223]

Just amazing..just close your eyes and listen to this incredible music. Note for note perfect. The brass section drives the melody and that sax solo moves me to tears every time.

[@winfieldritzert2176]

I can't stop playing these...have a studio apartment attached to my house.. I hope my tenant likes EWF, Chicago and Steely Dan...

[@romeoramos6650]

This band is scary good. They can cover just about any song with perfection.

[@Lemon-p8w]

日本から応援します🎉 みごとに素晴らしいです！ 音楽は国をも超えて心❤で結ばれます! 頑張ってください? 祈ります!

[@tarkus4283]

I rarely expect perfection in anything . However, when a new production from "Leonid n Friends"pops up ..I know it's gonna be amazing !

[@lou5501]

How true. Perfection, indeed.

[@firdy_rhyme]

The drummer Igor Zade is cool, calm & collected. Awesome job Igor.❤

[@mdarrenu]

He is friggin' amazing!

[@xashxan3631]

From his family name I assume he is Iranian descent

[@padgallagher2257]

Igor is amazing. It's a joy to see a drummer whose play is so effortlessly solid.

[@DJKhrome]

To cover the great voices of Maurice White & Philip Bailey wasn’t enough. It’s to mimic the famous Phenix Horn Section is unheard of…and yet y’all make it look like child’s play!! ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!

[@diamondjim7560]

Considering they also had to learn to sing in an American accent to come so close to the original voices of EW&F is incredible. I have heard both American and British covers of this and this group still can stand shoulder to shoulder with that great 70’s sound.

[@kamufi]

@@diamondjim7560 Excellent point.

[@ES-335Melody]

Bassの紳士のFenderstrapが逆さまなのがカッコイイ🎸 メインボーカルとメインコーラス本家超えちゃってる🔥🔥

[@yuk-k3752]

ベースの紳士はリーダーのレオニードさんです～🎵

[@ericindiongco6802]

It's official: EWF now stands for Earth,Wind & Friends. We're spoiled by your ✨ performances. Thank you, Leonid ++.

[@UncleMVP]

OMG....This the exact replica of the original. You gave me goosebumps. No one....NO ONE can come any closer to sounding the same except EARTH WIND AND FIRE. Praise all of you for your talent & this tribute ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nancywood9531]

They are just amazing how they can sing American hits....without any accent. They are actually better on some cover songs than the original. Great job...🎶⭐🎶

[@MM-rr1kp]

you dont hear the accent?

[@nancywood9531]

@@MM-rr1kp not when they sing.....but very much when they talk.

[@MM-rr1kp]

@@nancywood9531 i can hear it especially in the lead vocal takes nothing away from the performance these guys are so great

[@shakazulu365]

no, the guy had a lousy accent. The girl was closer

[@bicklesby1]

@@MM-rr1kp what r u a fkn speech pathologist FU

[@tricolorrjusa]

Nossa como é bom ouvir uma boa música, eu viajo no tempo, ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@suziej2796]

You know the cover is special when the strings are smiling❤

[@atssprings8850]

I have seen Earth Wind and Fire five times in my life, Can I just say WOW.

[@sneaks01]

Whenever I’m feeling blue, all I have to do is watch and listen to your amazing music and talent to brighten my day!

[@александрхохлов-э2с]

Ребята Вы великолепны!!! Слушать Вас - радасть для души.... ❤

[@alexandercamara2026]

My 10th time around..! 😊 I cannot get over how accurate & precise every note 🎵 & melody 🎶 was accomplished by these Eastern European musicians down to the last detail..! Simply Amazing Musicianship on behalf of all of you...🙏 Thank you for bringing this EWF Classic back to life..! ❤

[@joebrown1382]

I can't get enough of this band. They are unbelievable. You'd swear you were playing an album of Chicago. Vocals, brass, strings & drums are spectacular.

[@jowood6091]

I totally agree. They are incredible!

[@moondawg3693]

This is Earth Wind & Fire, but they kick ass with Chicago too.

[@JBM425]

One of the current members of Chicago said that L&F sounds more like the original Chicago than they do!

[@GeeB1]

Greetings from the USA. This band never seizes to amaze me! They are absolutely FANTASTIC!

[@earlmorton6265]

Absolutely!

[@SergioAlvarezG68]

Incomparable tribute to EW&F...by far the best band I have ever heard...thank you for bringing this sound into my life. Congratulations

[@jimevans5439]

Wow, did they absolutely nail this classic or what? Virtually flawless. The vocals and instrumentation are so spot on it's beyond belief. Never thought any group could possibly outdo EW&F at their own material but now I'm not so sure. And coming from Russia yet. Who could have possibly predicted that!

[@jeekay231]

These videos spring straight into my head now whenever I hear EW&F on the radio

[@donl3248]

I played 30 years with a local horn band covering tunes from the 70’s-80’s. You guys make me really miss those days.

[@frederikclaessen3184]

At that time I also played in a band and indeed : "those were the days my friend, we thought they'll never end...."

[@bigdadgo]

I’m so thankful they are keeping some of the greatest songs still alive. ❤

[@GUENILLA]

I agree wholeheartedly, great job done here, but as for me... this classic was never dead ...

[@SirChandlerSeattle]

They don't need to keep the music alive. They can continue to do covers and bank on that or try writing and performing an original. I predict that once the cow has been found, why change. It is all about the money 💰

[@TheSulross]

They've got to do more Steely Dan and Carpenters - best thing ever is listening to Ksenia's voice covering Karen Carpenter

[@TheSulross]

@@SirChandlerSeattle Leonid thought he was going to do this one studio-produced tribute to Chicago and then move on. But a video of that went viral and fans started asking for more. And he said the musicians really enjoyed doing it and wanted to do more. So they did. Chicago material works great for the breadth of musicians and instrumentation that can be brought to bear in his stellar arrangements. But they've been branching out to other materiel - Steely Dan, Carpenters, Earth, Wind, and Fire. Notice these groups all put out their greatest material in the decade of the 70s. A kind of golden age for such music. Basically he says the demand from the ever growing fan base keeps prodding him on to reverse engineer arrangements for yet more songs. He'd not like having to disappoint so many people if they just cut it all off now. And they do tours and touring is not exactly the easiest life style, it has a grueling side to it. It's a pluses and minuses situation, but they say they enjoy the more direct connection with fans. And when they hear feed back after a tour, there are folks that missed out and want to see them and so they start thinking of organizing another tour... IOW, it's a project that ballooned into taking on a life of its own. But I would say another angle to all of this is how it just simply brings people and cultures together and unifies them around a common love of cherished artistic endeavor.

[@KirillFrolov77]

Ребятушки, какие же вы замечательные! Нам нужно больше такой мзыки! Неременно надо сохранить это великое наследие хотя бы у нас. 1970-е это уникальный период в мировой музыке. И в советской и в западной.

[@carlosramirezdelgado7580]

EXTRAORDINARIO ¡¡¡ FELICITACIONES ¡¡

[@dredd1761]

Kensia taking on that male falsetto, freaking marvellous.

[@ponygirl5716]

Just wow! Leonid is such an expert as choosing songs and matching lead singers to them. Oleg’s sax solo was excellent!!

[@tommygunn2782]

I was waiting for it - and he did not disappoint 😄

[@2zxodcfm]

Another home run from Leonid and his pals. They love these tunes as much as we on this side of the Atlantic. And it shows very clearly. So very welcome in today's mostly wasteland of what presents itself as music.

[@FernandoFlores-om5dg]

Huge classic! Love the sound..can music get any better...

[@brucebrown9376]

Love this band!!! Love this song!!! This is music that touches your soul.. The bass player (Leonid) and the drummer play as one!!! The whole group is magnificent!!!