Marco Parisi plays Prince's "Purple Rain" on the Seaboard RISE at NAMM 2017

[@wyntonmclaren5175]

2023, and this performance is still as beautiful as it is astonishing. Superb.

[@sbpeeps007]

😅 still cranking this weekly sometimes daily...couple friends thought it was a concert when they heard it.

[@ultrariz3000]

I'm back again myself

[@alexanderdavis9636]

2024❤

[@iamdihan]

He should put this up on Spotify.. Love this

[@Joe-ij6of]

This guy is single-handedly responsible for like 20% of sales... and roli KNOWS it

[@weiqichan9506]

More than 20%...I bought the seaboard 2 because of Marco

[@BiloHazard]

i bought one because of this video also

[@ultrariz3000]

I'm back here again because of him. Don't own one yet but in time

[@swissivory]

I’d say 50-60%

[@BiloHazard]

don't make the same error, you can buy one but not the presets and the looper@@ultrariz3000

[@giobikefans]

I never thought I’d be emotionally moved by a squishy piano but here I am

[@WandaBread]

I fuckin' love squishy piano, I know the guy who invented it I'm gonna tell him people are calling it that

[@IslandOfPanau]

I think I've listened to this song over 50 times over the years, no exaggeration. I always come back to it when I need to recenter. Thank you Marco!

[@stevedj101]

and its all done on a seaboard.

[@steveo8776]

Only 50 lol

[@bryanMangabang]

same!

[@michaelgooding3750]

Anybody else get chills when the bass comes in?

[@modelcitizen1977]

The only one who truly understands how fucking awesome this is is the guy in the background with the afro. He gets it.

[@thecube_]

right on brother. right *uckin on.

[@p6x2]

I was watching him and I was thinking the exact same thing. He was under the spell!

[@22inthepocket]

Ricardo Lopes mn

[@Josh-it6uy]

bruh u real sweedish right now

[@yamaxanadu7]

Not everyone expresses themselves the same way.

[@mashedtilts1123]

Hands down the best rendition of this song played on a single instrument ever, fight me…

[@9pitopo]

i think you wont be proved wrong until humans will invent another instrument which is like 6 in one

[@friedchicken8498]

@@9pitopo so true. With that six instrument being a triangle obviously.

[@Rokcwell]

Was about to throw down, but then I read your comment before that "fight me.." bit, and I 100% agree. You have my axe!

[@blairwarner3783]

Exactly agreed

[@SharkVsTree]

Nope. **fistbump**

[@johncourtright1632]

The various loops and times are as follows: 2:58 Loop 1 - Guitar 3:47 Loop 2 - Piano 4:35 Loop 3 - Synth 5:23 Loop 4 - Bass 6:11 Loop 5 - Drums 7:15 Solo Guitar A masterful tribute Marco. R.I.P. Prince.

[@mito._]

10:00 - Outro _You can't forget or neglect that soulful outro._

[@validcore]

SPOILERS

[@mams631]

This is what you call a ' One Man Band'

[@diogomelo1170]

Thanks men!

[@dattrax7]

Thank you so much for explaining this!!!

[@Bullrunnerrr]

Its been 6 years and Gerald from Hey Arnold in the crowd still sets the mood.

[@wandamanning9198]

It's June 2022 and this is absolutely the best rendition I've ever heard. And I've listened to Prince since 1978. Absolutely beautiful 💜💜💜💜

[@gideonbird7099]

You need to check out Cory Henry’s rn

[@m31Alatriste]

You're Damn right Dude

[@zehzahl5988]

I don't care what anybody says...Purple Rain has to be one of the best songs ever written. There's so much freaking power and emotion in that song, if it's done right, it's unspeakable. Gotta admit, brought them tears a little...

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

YOu know I never cared about him back in the day; I was too damn busy working 80 hours a week to pay attention. But lately I'm thinking he was great. And furthermore I want to know what's in all those thousands of hours of recordings in his vaults.

[@magicmulder]

Didn‘t like it back then, probably because I thought the singing was cheesy. But listening to it now, and without vocals, I gotta agree with you.

[@jmichael913]

Journey - faithfully same song

[@jaytee1086]

@@Ferocious_Imbecile Me too, but 7years ago I saw him live. My wife has been a fan forever and I pony'ed up for 7th row at the L.A. forum to give her a good time.....That lil flit...excuse me that MOFO ROCKED my balls off!!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SHOW OF MY ENTIRE LIFE! And I've seen the Crowes w&wo/ Jimmy page. Page & Plant. Coverdale Page. Guns n Roses, Rush. The Who, Pink Floyd, Van Halen w&wo Roth, Bonamassa w&wo/Jason Bohnam, and Soo many more....Robert Plant Manic Nirvana Tour was my first concert (my sister had to swear to my parents I would be ok, I was like 13yrs old!). Nope! None of them compared to Prince. Ultimate showman, ultimate rockstar, ultimate artist. If you missed out, I'm here to tell you that- you- missed- out. Don't let it happen again, you deserve better! Lol

[@jaytee1086]

@@Ferocious_Imbecile I want to add to that...I saw The John Butler Trio in San Diego and they made the concrete floor bounce and roll! What a show! I saw Marc Ford cry, I saw Taj Mahal wail and Derek Trucks blew up his amp 15 feet in front me. I saw B.B. King play so hard he broke 2 strings in one stroke. I saw Incubus, Rage Against The Machine, and Tool play louder than any other bands I've ever heard .... But I never danced until I was spent, I never screamed until my throat was sore, and then walked out a pure sweaty mess from any show....like I did that night at the L.A. Forum with Prince (who knew, I guess he did!). If I only had a time machine you'd be on the short list. Check it...one regret...that I never saw him perform again....because I did once...and oh man!

[@ArendtMusic]

As a guitarist... HE'S TAKIN' EOUR JERRRRBS!!!

[@dhammarosi]

Markus Laursen haha, bra där Markus!

[@frlsh]

Markus Laursen E duk ur duuuuuuuuurbbs!!

[@DanEvansn]

lmao!!! XD

[@jasonmiradoli8900]

this is absolute genius!

[@2anfrån018]

DEY TOOK EUUR JEEERBS!

[@devers6]

I always felt the underlying chord progression was the best part of the song. Prince’s version was a perfect classic pop/rock song and lives forever in that universe. But this arrangement highlights the inner beauty that was always there, and makes it into a classic itself. Two legends here - one who wrote it, and one who gave it a separate life. I am so grateful to have found this.

[@stefanodegerome5586]

What a way to put it, man. All the best to you and everyone you know.

[@liamjames6812]

Perfect summary

[@ianw7703]

👏

[@dotnetguru99]

sometimes a certain chord progression can be played again and again adding layers upon layers. soooo satisfying

[@entropyroshan9846]

I always come back here to feel the emotion in a Prince song. Amazing.

[@PartimeCurator]

Same here buddy.

[@juevel1]

It's January 2020, I am still yet to find a better cover... Did absolute justice to the legendary Prince!

[@stg8385]

RIP cousin

[@RYROSmetaldefender]

I think theres no cover like this. I keep comin back too. What a heavenly harmony.

[@dncviorel]

@@RYROSmetaldefender yeap, I wish Prince would've heard this

[@ckmoore101]

For sure an amazing performance, Seaboard is a game changer. Check out my 2 favorites Purple Rain covers. You won't be disappointed. Jack Thammarat and John Petrucci. Jacks is sublime...... Johns is other worldly. Both great, as is this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpDGknaNf7FnmM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17Gi52ur7KEaZY

[@joelecho]

Highly recommend the Cory Henry cover of the song as well. Pretty amazing.

[@HotelEdenMusic]

When a product demo goes into your music playlist.

[@robertbielik5256]

Agreed, it's like magic.

[@Luxdg]

Hotel Eden same

[@comment.highlighted]

Absolutely 🙂

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

Stevie Nick's demos are her best work, better in most cases than Fleetwood Mac's finished production. Most are up on You Tube too. Look 'em up.

[@rodtrues1]

That’s what I thought about this rendition also,,,, shucks ,,, I love the video thou,,, stay well,,,

[@Cristofre]

I've been playing guitar for 30 years and if I wasn't looking, I couldn't tell this wasn't played on a guitar. Closest to the real thing I've ever heard.

[@bmwd4000]

This also emulates other instruments and will eventually match their finesse. As I'm starting to play drums and I play guitar on/off, I'm wondering - why even bother? This device with support/backing could replace an entire rooms of orchestrated instruments - what's the point in owning anything other than this one device? As you stated; this is a very close sound to guitar and is likely to sound better with further developments. I'm actually not a supporter of this invention. I'd like to hear reasons as to why it's a good device, aside from 'it's cool'. (Thoughts, if you have them).

[@jamescruz8678]

bmwd40 It's to offer a level of expressiveness no other keyboard can match. Any shift in finger position will change how it sounds, so you can add human imperfection on the fly to genres that don't normally have it, or near-perfectly emulate it into genres that do without having to have that instrument on hand. As for your other point, it's all about preference; at least, off the top of my head. Obviously, a long-time guitar player will never use this to play their guitar pieces.

[@davidwilson6577]

@@bmwd4000 This level of expressiveness played live with sounds that aren't based on a real instrument is otherwise impossible. I mean, except for other similar designs. These super expressive digital controllers are necessary for super expressive digital live performances.

[@absoluttchamp]

Not supposed to be a copy. It is a tool.

[@n-Chantreuse]

@@bmwd4000 synthesized drums is still hit or miss IMO, even if you're playing samples. I'm not sure we're ready to replace those with a keyboard, even one as awesome as this.

[@tgriffin5000]

Damn. He really honored Prince with this one. I almost cried...

[@peterlouie2650]

I did

[@stg8385]

My cousin

[@david57strat]

@@peterlouie2650 Me, too. It was amazing.

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

I did 😭😭☔☔☔

[@wandamanning9198]

I did cry

[@HelptheBroncos]

Honor in its purest form. wow. if you know anyone who is deaf, hug em, we are blessed to hear.

[@SCshadowfox]

Not going to lie it sounded so damn good I cried a little. Prince was a large inspiration and to see this hardware and an amazingly talented musician behind it play it so damn well just brought tears of joy to my eyes!

[@abartholome1]

SCshadowfox so did I

[@mikeverkest]

SCshadowfox watched this like 10 times!

[@Kyoowon]

SCshadowfox couldn't agree more

[@Strawberrystrawberry713]

Tears over here too. Outstanding!

[@alexlindo1953]

same here , man..

[@geetarwanabe]

when the lead guitar kicks in.. jeezo. Amazing.

[@spoonylove]

geetarwanabe pretty much. I was mildly amused by the keyboard part, but when the guitar came in, it got my attention.

[@defhoez449]

Agreed...holy shit, that's soooo awesome

[@Bobbob12397]

The whole thing is a guitar part...

[@geetarwanabe]

Ben Jones apart from the piano & drum bit, right?

[@bobbyberetta4206]

About 7:12ish

[@hankmoody5514]

That guitar solo just murdered it. Amazing.

[@prod_indian]

This was the best 10 minutes in my life

[@Rosscreation]

This dude is on another level

[@ptuffgong8504]

Love the instrument. But it also reminded me how much of a genius songwriter Prince was. RIP

[@lyrasimo]

3 chords song , genius. lol

[@connyberg5665]

@@lyrasimo are you an idiot? Prince was a musical genius and not even this song is only 3 chords

[@lyrasimo]

hold that thought and count better@@connyberg5665

[@connyberg5665]

@@lyrasimo A add9, F# minor, E, D

[@peterbondy]

Ptuffgong yep!

[@terryc7142]

I've never played this for a musician that their jaw didn't drop open in amazement. Marco's performance is astonishing.

[@kotsmucky8336]

Every day I listen to it before falling asleep. Something fantastic

[@robb10n]

Absolutely the best non-vocal rendition ever.... I'm blown away. So glad I stumbled upon this.

[@fostersmall3570]

I am convinced this is what dreams sound like.

[@selvamthiagarajan8152]

Yes the dreams of the product maker. Very effective product campaign.

[@druuuuuuuuuu]

Literally come back every few days to watch this...

[@EviLSiLenZ]

same here and its 2019 now

[@Fredd00007]

2020, still here multiple times a year

[@bobgomez9481]

Marco's complete knowledge of all the parts of the song and to put them together like this is amazing.

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

That was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@brainfoodjunky]

CavemanJesus4Life so my thougts are with you

[@remander3873]

To this day, one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@Hallzie72]

As a piano player myself, the Seaboard will dramatically enhance my musical capabilities. As for Marco, well done mate. As a lover of old school ballads, your rendition of Purple Rain made me all choked up and teary. Prince has been gone for a while now, but he is still sorely missed by many. Thank you so much for bringing his masterpiece back to life.

[@vahidfrzh9379]

It's a journey of emotions every time I watch this

[@florianschartner2030]

This is incredible!!! What a performance!! Marco is one of a kind. Roli your lucky to have him on board

[@Strages_Powers]

haha on board

[@teo6655]

Florian Schartner on SEAboard

[@makobeatzhaiti]

I can't get this guitar Solo outta my mind that's so incredible. O.M.G🎸🎹❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidconnelly]

It's not every day that you get to see a new category of musical instrument. That is unlike anything I've ever seen or heard before. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Kriti98]

Guy with the Afro wearing the smoking jacket in the background is living in the moment entailing all emotions. He has no electronic devices that would take him away from this beautiful experience.

[@nemanjade]

I am listening to this masterpiece at least 5 times a month. Marco our brother needs to put this on an official album .

[@RockyTop85]

20k likes?? Where are all the musicians? This demo is absolute insanity!

[@davidbock201]

Damn.. Was like "Oh nice little keyboard playing." Ready to move on.. but listened for a few more seconds, then a few more AND MORE. I got choked up and then so blown away. What a great way to demo this board and holy crap Marco... way to build that song. I think I upped the volume every time you added an instrument. Shit I miss Prince. Closed eyes & hit repeat. THX.

[@ptuffgong8504]

David Bock Prince was irreplaceable.

[@jmichael913]

David Bock - percectly said !

[@ekowmicah]

Lol, not sure how many times I have closed my eyes listening to this, awesome!

[@oliverjurmann]

Well Said bro...😢

[@justinlalugski2083]

@David Bock well said

[@hoosierfan4life836]

Brings me to tears everytime. So incredible. Mr. Nelson is surely smiling down on this. Miss you everyday sir.

[@SantanaJohnson-pv4oq]

The thing you can hear is the emotion and that's what sold me this keyboard/ seaboard

[@Soulonos]

HES A BEAST!!! I got chills man and if Prince was still alive he would have respected that tribute!!! Keep it up Marc. WOW!!!

[@CoxDannyJ]

I didn't realize that I was in need of a good cry today. Thank you Marco.

[@esdeekay4344]

This is the best Prince Tribute ever..... Tears in my eyes.....every time.....

[@danpatrick5414]

If prince had heard this, it would have brought tears to his eyes. I'm stunned right now. all I have to say is Wow!

[@SuperCarolkim]

Hes not dead...

[@danpatrick5414]

@@SuperCarolkim his music lives on no doubt.

[@jasefosTV]

After seeing this video years ago, I've always wanted one! Talk about probably the most effective product demo EVER! It certainly helps that Marco Parisi is an incredible player. How brave would one need to be to tackle THIS legendary song at NAMM! No pressure, right? Just now, I found a ROLI Seaboard Rise 49 for a really good price. Rewatched this video again, and it's just a no-brainer to proceed!

[@shlambambo]

Marco, we CRY. In this very moment, you ARE Prince! If one can say so. THANK YOU for this!

[@stg8385]

RIP cousin

[@jarrodfrankum]

This is literally the best 11 minutes of music I have ever experienced. Literal full body goosebumps even after listening multiple times. Unbelievable

[@trifonstatkov7269]

Mine are the first time I listened to Narayan by the Prodigy on a casette back in the 90ties, but this one definitely hits the spot as well!

[@doctordave]

Cool hair. He's like the Kenny G of the squishy-piano.

[@luuk341]

doctordave There it is: the new official name for this instrument! Introducing: ROLI's new revolutionary instrument the squishy piano!

[@vhiftyyi]

not sure, but this might be my favorite youtube comment of ALL TIME.

[@JustinNathanielAdams]

Haha squishy-piano made me laugh. I want to call it that now :)

[@ptuffgong8504]

doctordave Squishy piano. That made me laugh, and that's what I will call it. And it will be my squishy.

[@chrisperez456]

Lmao nice comment. 😂😂😂

[@terryc7142]

December 2021 and this is STILL one of the best musical performances on KZbin. Brilliant!

[@liqdelshaun]

Listening to this outside in the cold on this tragic day just made me cry even more. R.I.P Kobe and everyone who died in that crash.

[@MaximizedAction]

Man...I like Purple Rain, so I clicked the video. But at the end I had all, goosebumps, tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. Beautiful!

[@stemax1]

one of the best performances I've ever seen.

[@jaredforney2372]

This is still one of the best demos of MPE I’ve ever seen, even 5 years on. So much musicality on display here. Stunning!

[@syryeiahlott5585]

That was so amazing. I literally felt that in my body, and it gave me chills.

[@laypyu]

Literally clapped at the end. This is extra special. Beautiful.

[@fallingbunnies]

This is the greatest thing that's happened so far in 2017. What a great tribute. I'm inspired to put in some serious practice time on my RISE...

[@williamroark]

Changed MY life.... you now TOUCH SOUND!!!! SEABOARDS ROCK!!!!

[@KEOSOUNDS]

Someone help me find my jaw on the floor please. This has to be the best cover of anything ever made.

[@BravosReviews]

I feel like performances like this are what makes this product stand out. They really need to keep leaning in on this type of stuff.

[@waynes517]

Amazing how realistic the guitar solo sounds. I play keyboard and always wondered if it would be difficult to play one of these well. Fair play to this guy for balancing it on his freaking knee and making it look as effortlessly as sending a text message.

[@breeherenow]

this is one of my all time favorite songs....WOW! so beautifully expressed in this performance!

[@PhantasyKingpin]

Never gets old, so so good. Goose bumps every time.

[@hiltoniusmusic]

you can't overstate how great marco parisi is......

[@AndyTanguay]

If this doesn’t convince someone that the Seaboards are as expressive as any other instrument, nothing will. Long Live The King, Prince.

[@BobbyFixIt]

Who still keep coming back even in 2021?

[@fluxkraken]

I’ll keep coming back as long as this video exists.

[@Ping-18_xaille]

2024 superiority 👇

[@peterslavicek1359]

I'm listening to this once a week since it was released! Love it! ❤❤❤

[@WeAreROLI]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Frempp]

So this is how music sounds in heaven.. fucking Amazing

[@jungsfragen]

This was amazing. Thank you so much!

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[@makaiboone2856]

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[@geoffstartswithg]

Holy smokes... Forgot to breathe for a bit there. Fantastic artist on an amazing instrument.

[@george249]

This is how history is written! Marco Parisi, you're the best ever!

[@Fredd00007]

Revisiting again in 15th of September 2022. 4 years and counting, still gives the chills.

[@barryo80s18]

Absolutely Epic performance. I am sure Prince was looking down and loving that.

[@DerHerrMitR]

This is incredible. The Seaboard really takes musicianship to another level.

[@slammah2012]

thank god for laptops and loopers

[@MatthewHarrold]

Years ago, there was (briefly) polyphonic aftertouch, that's a sad legal story, but the Seaboard is indeed a level up for the humble keyboard. Truly incredible.

[@looneyburgmusic]

Polyphonic Aftertouch was available more than "briefly" from several manufacturers, the biggest I can think of being Ensoniq... The only reasons it didn't catch on is because: 1. It was a bitch to implement back then, and 2. Today, 99.99795% of synth players will never actually need it...

[@Tommass79]

Xam271 My old beloved FZ-1 sampler had it too loved that aspect...if not the 2MB sample memory:)

[@modelcitizen1977]

And the goddamn LCD backlight

[@barneymorse-brown]

Absolutely unbelievable. Totally owned it.

[@ManiacBone]

the best tribute to prince is a tech demo....crazy times... thanks for this blissfull version and making us miss prince a little more than before

[@timerider4344]

Had to come back and rewatch this masterpiece. Prince would be proud!

[@TheyCallMeMoNk]

ever since i first saw this performance i have came back to the same video every once in a while and am still to this day blow away every single time, pure perfection.

[@indycustommade3568]

This actually put tears in eyes it was so good. Close your eyes and see Prince doing this. WOW.

[@Rockspencer12]

This is cathartic to me. I listen to this, let my fantasy flow and I imagine a plot, with Marco Parisi as the soundtrack.

[@DanielMorales-qp8rf]

Marco is a consumate musician. Every label should be hiring him. Amazing

[@-Tidgy]

Roli really have invented something new here, they've done something that could change the music industry forever. I wish I could afford one. Thank you Roli for this video. Thank you Marco.

[@halometry5523]

I mean maybe the things you say are a Little too much

[@WackyJacky101]

Just magic. And I love watching the kid in the background from around 6:50 - He knows this is awesome and does not need a smartphone to enjoy this.

[@apexBrant]

I was thinking the exact same thing; they’re all into documenting; he was all into experiencing.

[@mattroyle]

Love how much he's loving it :]

[@AlabasterJazz]

@@apexBrant I tend to agree, but if there was no one documenting it we would never have been able to see it on KZbin. So I appreciate both

*phone bad*

[@basilprabhakar7028]

The young Black guy with the giant Afro hair gets it. He is in his own element....imagining himself in a band with Prince no doubt. The music of His Majesty inspired many. I heard Purple Rain in India in 1985. That song remains etched in my mind all these years. RIP Prince.

[@GusinJapan]

I wish Prince himself could have seen this before he passed. He was such an innovator and an artist. I bet he would have loved this.

[@mydjmode]

I always go to this video when I'm feeling stressed. Absolutely love this!💥🔥

[@igotsomespace]

This will be my reason now too. Just discovering this video right now

[@jafothehutt]

I have been watching this video for seven years.... It is still as good today as it was seven years ago. SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!

[@rabbithole1227]

Truly timeless!

[@TheJudy2004]

Prince would LOVE this machine Great job

[@AYRYZIGER]

Beautiful. Remember PRINCE: the legend.

[@MatthewSHarrison]

I've seen other videos of Marco jamming out on this thing and knew he was awesome, so this time I was most mesmerized by how he was able to play the drum kit patch on a keyboard like it was made to be played that way.

[@oSAMoMUSICo]

This video became part of my life. So cool and inspiring. I love how the guy in the back is totaly feeling the vibes. MAN I LOVE MUSIC

[@juventus4214]

A magical journey...simple as that. No more words need to be said.

[@lessismoor5907]

I just keep coming back to this, over and over. Thank you Marco, it's just outstanding.

[@Stilez]

I'm glad I stuck around to watch the whole video & not immediately leave. Completely didn't expect to hear such a beautiful rendition of my all time favourite song. Outstanding & job well done 👏 👏 👏 💯 👌

[@MarkRiddellRacing]

When you wanted to play guitar, but your parents made you take piano lessons.

[@c.s.christopher5801]

So you end up playing both.

[@Miha_lych]

Agreed, the playing at this device is more like as powerful electric piano not the guitar.

[@YlrickPierre-td8lf]

😂😂😂😂

[@markkelly1977]

Wow. That solo, just amazing

[@bogdanmihai3910]

Just marvelous! I do not think any words of appreciation will make it justice. Just listen and live!

[@waxtin48]

“ He never meant to cause you so much pain “ what a performance that ROLI is something else

[@pacoreguenga]

Marco is awesome! What an epic performance! Prince would be proud!