LIGHT MY FIRE (The Doors) MOTIF XS7

Attention all Motif XS owners!
The Vox Continental sound I used on this video were samples that I purchased online, and loaded into the MOTIF.
If you are looking for a decent "Vox-ish" sound for your Motif using only the factory preset voices, it is possible with a bit of tweaking.
Start with the voice called "Tiny Combo Bars 1"
Make the following adjustments to this voice:
Equalizer:
Low Gain: -8.63
Mid Freq: +1.23k
Mid Gain: +12.00
Mid Q: 0.7
High Gain: +5.25
Reverb type: SPX stage
Reverb level: ~58
Insert Effect A: Amp Sim 1
Overdrive = 15%
Vin_tube
Combo
Output = 50%
Adjust the sliders (drawbars) to the roughly the following:
84 - 92 - 49 - 73 - 127 - 127 - 127 - 127
Put the mod wheel up halfway for vibrato.
*Adjust the amount of Mid Freq to change the tone, or use the first four sliders.

[@tdigiano]

Rob, just fantastic. I was in a band 40 years ago in East Boston, MA, and this was our signature song. No one could play it like us. One of our lead singers could sing it just like Jim Morrison. I sent this link to our surviving band members and they all loved it. Brought joy and tears to their eyes. Thanks for the nostalgia.

[@rockyraccoon1238]

Rock on man ✌️

[@naveengta]

Ray Manzarek is a genius.... How the hell did he compose the solo..... Better than any guitar solo in any song in the world.

[@Giussssssssss]

Jim composed the solo

[@KorpKorpKorp]

I think he just played what sounded good to him

[@scottwatson6655]

Only about 3% of keyboardists can play this song correctly because the chords are so complex. And to play the baseline, A-C-E-B-D-F#, over and over again with your left hand makes it even harder.

[@myjud65]

I am included in that 3%

[@calatria2949]

yeh...no. Your average pub musician might have difficulty, but most trained musicians should have no trouble with it. Composing the song and coming up with the solo as the Doors did, then yes, genius!

[@Dhdhdyqha]

@@calatria2949i never understood how people have trouble with coming up with solos like back in highschool me and my mates would just smoke pot then hum a “solo” in the songs scale then convert it into real life like its literally not that difficult you have to be a grade A retard if you cant come up with a solo

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

@@calatria2949Actually i’ve met more highly qualified musicians that can’t play this song properly than those who actually can

[@danielcastro1630]

Excelente maestro...!!!

[@nobodycares85]

You make it look easy, the way your fingers move so smoothly from one note to the next. I just know that if I tried to play it, I'd soon make it look impossible to play at all, let alone well. Beautifully done, friend :)

[@robp0sthuman]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@diegogonz1990]

this video is the best light my fire keyboard cover

[@dio7618]

Ray would not have done it better himself👌

[@alejandromaggioni]

You get the spirit of the song. Beautiful !

[@Bohemian-Gent]

"HE SAID IT, I CANT BELIEVE HE SAID IT ON NATIONAL T.V!"

[@erikdekat]

James Shaw what’s that from?

[@Bohemian-Gent]

Abel Klerkx the doors movie .... wow I posted this seven years ago? lol

[@freddytkach620]

@@Bohemian-Gent 7 years goes by quick eh?

[@gabeabraham9285]

@@Bohemian-Gent ha!

[@blazepage1540]

The doors is the new classical music

[@lduranceau8046]

Superb. I've never understood how they make it so easy to play such a complicated instrument. I look at his two hands executing those piano chords, and I'm in complete awe.

[@Dredpanther1]

One of the greatest melodies and he killed it. Well done. Very talented.

[@philipbahia2707]

man you played this keyboard on this song so perfect Bravo 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@cinema104]

Beautiful.

[@ptoki8]

Manzarek is a genius and you are second to none.

[@spencerwilliams461]

Insanely good!

[@petelove9731]

15 yrs ago and has just popped up on my feed in West London, U.K.😮. Top drawer!

[@BLUSpy-cl8ds]

10/10 performances just wow

[@kristifrroku3170]

WHAT A TALENT !!!

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Thanks Kristi !!

[@kristifrroku3170]

@@RobOnTheKeys My pleasure !!!

[@thekeysman1]

great version, love the tone, almost exact,

[@RobOnTheKeys]

john elton Thank you! I feel like the tone was better on my WTMO video though!

[@pat3000721]

Its close, but it dosent have the bite of a VOX Continental

[@leaccordion]

Now that's what I'm talking about!! Pure and simple awesome delivery. You're the man ....."you the man!"

[@joegongora2200]

Awesome indeed!!!

[@michaelbauers8800]

wow, this sounds very accurate. I absolutely love rock songs with organ. I think organ and synthesizer belong in rock music, and sadly, so called modern rock rejected them for the most part. So we are left with rock with minimal textures that sounds totally uncreative. Last time I remember liking a modern rock song was something from Jack White. Anyway, thanks for this enjoyable video. I own the Motif XF which I use to make my own music with and is my centerpiece of my setup ( I have to sequence my music because I can't play live well enough, and because I usually have 6+ tracks.) It's a total champ of a synth, and makes it so easy to drive my Prophet 12, Access Virus and Waldorf Blofeld.) It's pattern sequencer is so flexible. The new Montage is not a replacement for the Motif due to the lack of the pattern sequencer ( sorry, am rambling and off topic I imagine :)

[@lbc9762]

Michael Bauers YES' RICK WAKEMAN WAS ALSO VERY TALENTED

[@ph_musiclab]

i guess that's because it's hard to play like ray manzarek, rick wakeman or keith emerson 😅

[@paulmender9155]

Bella la tastiera che ha il suono proprio come il Vox continental

[@RobOnTheKeys]

What I meant by "self-taught" is that I have never taken any formal lessons or read any sheet music etc.. everything I have learned is from a combination of watching other people play, and figuring out bits by ear. Some of the fingering that I use was learned from watching video performances, and the rest of it I came up with myself. I think it's pretty good because it works well for me, its not perfect though!

[@therazorsband]

Great and awesome tutorial. I've wanted to play this since I was 13 and now my band is going for it. I am a guitarist primarily and fake keyboardist, but your video has pushed me into taking this on. Again, my thanks. Steve

[@Sotnez]

Very accurate performance! Firstly, congratulations. Secondly, thank you very much.

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Thank you!

[@EzzieStone]

This guy is AMAZING

[@exoplanet11]

Dude, take a bow after playing that. I love the solo with its mesmerizing base phrase repeated over and over.

[@John-cg4he]

JESUS! I have to agree with just about everyone on here. Un fricking believable! I would fricking give anything to be able to do what you do man! Awesome job!!

[@jjypses]

Damn incredible

[@RobOnTheKeys]

@protectionman the XS7 is a great keyboard, I have used many of the "big name" keyboards and this is probably my favorite overall to use. The layout is easy to use and you don't have to go through a dozen menus to make a simple change easy to use and most of the presets are outstanding! For this video, I actually used Vox Continental samples that I bought online and loaded into the Motif's RAM

[@forever97MARIAH]

I am obssesed with your work!! I love it!!

[@thejgs1]

without a doubt,,,,,,,,,,,best cover I've EVER heard,,,makes me wish I had listen in music classes,,,dam,,you didn't miss a beat!!!!

[@molarjock]

WOW! You blew me away with that performance. Awesome job!

[@88spaces]

Wow, man! Now that's amazing play. Congratulations. You must have loads of fun playing like that.

[@CostanzaKramer1]

I just watched a tutorial on this minutes ago and found this video... the tutorial I found was really good and all, but this is amazing- not only played perfectly, but exactly the song.

[@loucevetello2547]

Awesome

[@frankgarcia918]

Excellent

[@patmm97]

That was so great. Thanks. I've seen Ray Manzarek perform this a few times but he never does it the same any time. It's all improvised on the spot I guess, or he just likes to see how he can change it up each time to keep it interesting for himself. Playing it the exact same way for forty some years would really get to be a drag. Hard to believe but some of his performances are an improvement over the original recording.

[@pabloacena5734]

he visto a otros pianistas interpretando este tema , pero a ti es al que mas claro veo los cambios , a ver si así me puede empezar a sonar, gracias , un saludo

[@jimmyy101]

Can't stop watching this it's too good

[@Jon358902]

Really excellent work. This has prompted me to throw my transcription in the bin and start over.

[@shutinjohn]

Spot on! I'm still working on the move from the F chord idea to the Bd(?) to resolve on the A chord. You're awesome. Thank you for posting.

[@Ukettergrl]

you are the man...lookit how fluid, calm, cool, collected...nailed to man a 10

[@Giussssssssss]

You really set the video on fire! 🤙🔥❤

[@felipealbertoarancibiavene6131]

Amazing!

[@Garmaak]

Really amazing ! I just got back from a cover band of The Doors but i gotta admit, as i'm watching this it's like i'm watching Manzarek playing ... Excellent work, continue.

[@neurochris]

this is incredible im going to try to relearn the way i learned it to match your way

[@xyloplax]

I have only favorited 3 covers of songs out of the several hundred Favorites I have and you are one of them. This is ace!

[@thelordofdarkness141]

It's crazy watching the fingers move and the span of some of the chords and playing bass line with other hand ray manzarek was a fantastic musician I think live Ray and John were the most consistent Nice work mate

[@beverlykaeintz8443]

I really want to learn this solo.

[@SteveMeiers]

Cool! Wish I could do that.

[@eugenegauggel1000]

Try going on Riffstation.com to learn and play along . I spend hours on Riffstation, playing along. They provide the video clips [which you can find on KZbin] and chords and we can do with it as we like.........We don't need sheet music for this. That will be good for ear-training. It's much better to develop your ear. You will thus most likely to discover you wonderfull talents.........

[@jerrypratt2408]

There might be a computer program that Rob on the Keys could connect to his organ that could produce a written score of what he plays. If so, Rob on the Keys could be paid much money by selling the score to organists who want to learn the organ part in "Light My Fire" who can read music!

[@backinblackboy]

I always come back to this video so good

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Thank you, glad you enjoy it!

[@muhammedyunus6579]

dude you are just awesome. thank so much for that piece of work.

[@HUEROSD13]

best version on youtube! you're definately on point..MIDI!!!

[@lostwisdomlarmesang]

An excellent and good good job, it' s amazing!!! The motif xs7 have a great sound of vox continental!

[@WildMaverick1200]

That's wonderful man!!! Gives the inspiration that a beginner keyboardist like me needs. Keep it up.

[@ltkrieger]

Absolutely the best cover on KZbin!!!

[@totallygonegearhead2]

Dude, I have always liked this song, but I never knew how complicated the ketboard stuff was until I saw this video, great job and it sounded spot on ;)

[@awbird1957]

Thanks a Thousand times,this is GREAT,what tallent,this is favorite song of all times.

[@anishjc16]

Fantastic work man!!! You opened my eyes and made me realize that when I played this song 3 years ago I just played half of the awesomeness you unveiled here!! :) So much to learn! Need to get back to it! Awesome stuff!! God bless :)

[@ermanpac]

The best cover I've ever seen. Great job!

[@deherrera94]

best cover i´ve ever seen so far :) great work

[@Mmebsuta]

I agree with Johnny Almeida. This is awesome.

[@DrakeJennings]

This is excellent! I have tried to learn this song for a while now. This video is great because the organ is louder therefore I can hear it better and the view of the camera is great because I can see the keys. This is awesome man. Keep up the good work! :)

[@JellyBean2144]

Wow!! Fantastic job, my friend. That was epic.

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Thanks!! :)

[@harrytee7762]

Sounds Amazing..... You are fantastic...

[@RobOnTheKeys]

@Wonka275 thanks, glad I could help. the chords I am playing are Am7 to an A6, which is an inversion of F#m7 but with the F# on top. To my ear if you play the F# on the bottom it sounds too low.

[@EdMelendez]

More please!!!

[@RianoKan]

Very nice! Just yours hands and unobstructed keys. No BS. Love it.

[@Ralphecy]

Great job rob ! I have never heard anyone play it EXACTLY like ray did but you're very close the only place I think people lose it is where robbies playing the guitar and ray is now in the background with rythym but these are only subtle differences AGAIN GREAT JOB rob and thanks Ive learned by watching you

[@corrineabel8364]

Hey Rob! I just LOVE the job you did on this number! You are very inspiring, what a difficult and long song to transition through. Truly amazing and keep up the good work. We want to see you now! Makes me want to get my keyboard out right now and get busy!

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Corrine Abel Thanks for the kind words!

[@somebuddyful]

OMG i was lucky enough to play on a real VOX continental. This sounds exactly the same. ROCK ON MAN. A The Doors fan

[@pigjamelectric]

I'm not a keyboard player but this is the one of two tunes i've ever tried to learn. Your performance of this is dead on and I'm going to use it to correct my mistakes. Thanks for posting this. 5*

[@leninobregon3378]

Me fascina esa melodia, me encanta casi habla el piano electrico

[@machmen1000]

That was amazing. Manzarek himself never played it the same way twice.

[@vilago5]

@RobOnTheKeys I did not know that. Thanks for clearing it up. playing it the old way was harder anyway.

[@claudineichiquezzi5980]

Sensacional 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CDO622]

Good work! The above view really show your chops which I can rip off to help my playing. Thanks for the video.

[@dusty4343]

simply amazing,,put up more to watch,,i love it,,

[@RobOnTheKeys]

@TheDHirt thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@beverlykaeintz8443]

Wow. That was good. Thanks for posting it.

[@nach8888]

this is fucking amazing !

[@zanyah0]

thanks a lot duuuuude!!! I really love how you play that song!!! You HAVE CHANGED my LIFE .....

[@markhusey2882]

This is talent. I am absolutely blown away.

[@gjs2812]

Excellent and I now feel so inspired - great job, great version - love it!!

[@kerageous1502]

Just what I was looking for...thank you! Very well done.

[@benitocervantes5371]

You have a sensational cadence, this song is an icon in rock, and I see that you interpret it in a masterly way. You can see the hours and hours of rehearsal in your execution ... In good time, congratulations !!!

[@bootzilla]

you sir are gifted

[@stevehd111]

Thanks for the reply. Hope I didn't sound harsh when I said 'I call BS' on you being self taught, after I read it again it seems harsh but I centainly didn't mean it to be. I'm just amazed by your playing...It really is awesome, I could listen to it all day. Once again thank you for answering my question and please keep posting new vids. Your new fan, Steve

[@aminesbest]

Man this is beautiful

[@td5387]

sounds wonderful and I cant believe im saying this being I love ray so much great job man it takes a lot to impress me but you did

[@jodeemar]

rob, your a star ...ive been trying to figure out whats going on keys wise underneath the guitar solo and youve nailed it !! from one player to another THANKYOU ...John

[@nwo4life708]

Nailed it buddy, Ray would be proud!

[@RobOnTheKeys]

You must learn both parts individually, and practice them until you're rock solid and can't go wrong. Try playing the Right hand part along with the song while listening closely to what the bass part is playing and focus on that. Then do the same with the left hand part. Also try playing one part while humming or singing the notes for the other part. eventually, you can slowly start putting the two parts together a few notes at a time and soon you will get the feel for the song. Hope this helps!

[@coolramone]

What is the voice name for your keyboard sound on that song?

[@RobOnTheKeys]

@@coolramone Hey, I used Vox samples that I bought online. You could get a similar result but using the voice called Tiny Combo Bars 1 and playing with the EQ. Try cranking up the Mid EQ and then playing with the Mid Freq. A small bit of reverb also

[@somebuddyful]

Im still watching in 2020

[@RobOnTheKeys]

Hello from 2020!

[@somebuddyful]

RobOnTheKeys it would be nice to have learning videos of all the songs of The Doors.

[@KronprinzAdam]

Great Performance!! I really liked it!!

[@crazyspeedyjoe]

That's absolutely great!

[@lemateurfou]

Impressionnant de voir le travail des dix doigts sur ce morceau ! Chapeau bas à tous ceux qui sont capables de le jouer mais également à celui qui l'a écrit :D !

[@KronprinzAdam]

I liked it very much!!! Very good RobOnThekeys!!!

[@Frankeh]

You know... I would really love an Mp3 of this version. I find myself listening to this way more than the original. It has way more character than the actual keyboard used.