Rick Wakeman Plays Trilogy -- Tribute to Keith Emerson

Rick Wakeman was one of several performers paying Tribute to the Life of Keith Emerson. This was a one time performance at Symphony Hall In Birmingham, England, July 28, 2017. I apologize for the periodic shakiness of the video, I have an 18-300mm zoom lens that was nearly at maximum zoom where even slight moves appear as big ones with no tripod. I also had to keep the camera low as the people behind me kept reminding me what a PITA I was being!

[@rumien1383]

Sadly, the legends of rock ,we grew up listening to, are now at an age where we are losing too many of them. And, the new crop cannot compare.🙏🏻

[@leonardoD81]

The new crop, especially rap musicians, can't light a candle to the musical talent the people like Wakeman and Emerson have/had. I've introduced my son to these classics, ELP, Yes, Genesis, Tull..... and he wishes this was the music that was being composed and played today.

[@SPAZZYok]

Agreed. Todays music has no soul. "Computerized clinics for superior cynics who dance to a synthetic band" -Neil Peart

[@SPAZZYok]

@@TomRedFM Ok i give it a try thanks!!

[@steveradogna9564]

Sadly true, but access to music is so much easier than it used to be. So, even though I have about a thousand albums from back in the da, there are thousands more that I wanted and even more that I was unaware of. Now with streaming services and easy downloads, I can listen to entire discographies of bands or musicians I am aware of or easily find similar music by different musicians, I carry around 70gig of purchased music on my phone and have even more cataloged in my streaming services. As for live shows, they are much harder to find but they are out there!

[@SplendidCoffee0]

@@leonardoD81 There's plenty of incredible music being made today, including rap and all that good stuff. Death Grips is one of the freshest groups I have ever heard. Also, MF DOOM was incredible. I could go on, but I got school, so take away this one lesson: Every generation and genre has incredible music, and every generation also has peepee poopoo music. The 70s had a shitload of garbage and disposable music made during the decade, but we all remember the incredible music that stood the test of time. You should go outside of your comfort zone and listen to modern music. You do not have to like it, but please don't say that an entire genre doesn't have talent because that's silly.

[@wayneprivett9325]

Let us not forget the beautiful voice of Greg Lake on Trilogy. RIP Keith and Greg!

[@alanhayes3526]

Absolutely right Wayne.

[@PeterHuebner]

CARL PALMER IST NOCH DA UND GIBT FÜR KEITH EMERSON UND GREG LAKE KONZERTE.RIP.KEITH AND GREG😢ELP.BEST PROG.ROCK.

[@sethwetzel974]

Can't forget Carl either. I consider him top five of the greatest drummers.

[@kingbee48185]

Wakeman did not try to upstage Emerson, just played a beautiful tribute. Such class.

[@kevinc9625]

Rick Wakeman is truly a class act! He did a great tribute to Keith Emerson

[@SondrioMusica]

How could he upstage him, he hardly managed to quote some themes just with arpeggiato chords

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

From what I understand they were great friends that respected each other’s talent.

[@TVGUY333]

@@SondrioMusica I thought Wakeman's version sounded like he put a whole hour into creating it. Unnecessary flourishes, extended themes, heavy on the pedal, etc. I almost did not recognize it at times. It's a tribute. I know but...

[@islandpalm148]

@@SondrioMusica Very little of that was Trilogy.

[@ernestelshaw7187]

A rare treat to hear arguably one of the best keyboard artists of the last century pay homage to another of the best keyboard artists of the last century. My admiration and gratitude for both Wakeman and Emerson are endless.

[@delord1619]

I forwarded this to my sister using almost the same words...( she's the keyboard player) .. One Fantastic talent paying homage to a pier, another fantastic talent. It was a good arrangement...

[@jjdcstoners]

Beautiful music 🍺🌞🎹🎹💔💔😍😍

[@jorgemartins7290]

Who is the best? It's a endless enigma.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

They are both Gentle Giants of the keyboard..... RIP Keith

[@ghanus2009]

@@jorgemartins7290 an... it's an endless enigma. There is no 'best', there is just this. I'll admit though, in the '70s, as teens, me and my friends would debate this... it was truly an endless enigma!

[@ripplesguy1036]

Rick Wakeman is a wonderful spirit and an amazingly gifted pianist. For one of such talent, his lack of ego is truly inspirational. This tribute to his friend and fellow keyboard wizard Keith Emerson is stunning. Thank you for a great share.

[@robertvertacnik9989]

He's just like Victor Borge, both a great musician and comedian.

[@hittitecharioteer]

@@robertvertacnik9989 That made me smile. Borge was wonderful. Loved listening to RW and KE when I was growing up. One of my Desert Island Discs would be "Pirates" from Works Vol.1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Svda1uhbiGocU

[@meandmyEV]

I met Rick in the 90s when he was touring with his son. I have met some celebrities in my time but I was shaking when I met him. When I met him, he was so kind and funny becuase he could tell that I was very nervous.

[@onehipdad]

Always been my favorite Yes member bc he doesn’t take himself too seriously - one of the gifts of sobriety.

[@caroljordan6130]

YES ,is ONE of my favorites bands from the early 70's !! GREAT SONGS !!! 💜👍🎼

[@odinsfire1409]

Two of the best keyboard players in rock history.

[@johnsy1382]

The two best keyboardist, and I would add Rey manzarek

[@fretbuzz59]

@@johnsy1382 Ray Manzarek? Um, no. Not even close.

[@johnsy1382]

@@fretbuzz59 his technique maybe wasn’t as the same level, but the melodies he did were as beautiful as the ones of Emerson and wakeman

[@rainerlanglotz3134]

Did you forget Jon Lord?

[@omaredgardo]

Keith Emerson , Jon Lord , Rick Wright we miss you forever , RIP Legends .

[@sex6cult9revolution]

❤❤❤

[@paulmatschull1923]

You right so many gone now let's hope Tony Banks lasts for a while yet.

[@paulmatschull1923]

Laughing Gravy What planet are you on mate Tony Banks is very much alive good grief get your facts correct before you post any thing on a public forum.

[@inna.friend]

Agree..... 💔♥.....💔♥.....💔♥ 💧 💧 💧 💛💙✌

[@2007Tarkus]

Never a truer word said

[@BluesLicks101]

From an era when rock musicians really had to be MUSICIANS to make it.

[@FearlessDreamer3]

Real Total Musicians, and bands with Unique Sounds!

[@llamaking9835]

Yes because bands like the Rolling Stones, ACDC and The Eagles were such virtuosos...

[@ronaldmackee3401]

@@llamaking9835 obviously not every band had virtuosos in them, but there were a hell of a lot to even name here.

[@rickmyers6587]

Truth. Thank you.

[@spada60]

@@llamaking9835 Their virtuosity was in the way they composed music. Being a master of simplicity is virtuosity. That's all I have to say to you just to put you in your place cause you know shit about music. You must be a Drake fan.

[@MassimoFava58]

Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman. Two legends.

[@markmuller7697]

Nicht zu vergessen Jon Lord

[@ximresal]

And Patrick Moraz!!!

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Rick is a musician of unparalleled genius and touch. His interpretations and technical prowess are priceless. Indeed, his canon of work over the decades has provided great joy and influenced millions of listeners and musicians. Who then is better to memorialize the great Keith Emerson, a man who on more than one occasion expressed mutual great admiration of Rick? Too, Mr. Wakeman is not only an a musician nonpareil, he is quite the comedian to boot ( See his Hall of Fame speech!) His love and respect for Keith are obvious. Thanks, Rick!

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎹🎹

[@markcarson1844]

Thank you Rick, you are one of my heroes, Saw you many times in Philadelphia back in the day. Also your friend Chris Squire is one of my favorite bass players and inspired me in play the bass. Love you guys RIP Chris. Stay well Rick.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

His RRHoF Speech is EPIC On Par with Alex Lifeson For Greatest Speech EVER🤘

[@coyotecreekband236]

I had the good fortune to a) be born in 1956 b) have musical parents that taught me to appreciate ALL great music in all genres, and c) to have lived in a major city (Vancouver, BC) to see top concerts. My first concert was at 8, which was the Beatles. I saw Yes 4 or 5 times, and ELP 3 times, so to be able to sit and watch these musical giants perform their masterpieces was an honour that my poor kids never got to experience. I can't express enough what a great vehicle KZbin is for sharing these musical moments with the current and future generations. There's nothing like a live performance, but where would we be without these gems of video? Thanks for posting. Keep on rocking, world!

[@cigarmerchant5836]

I too was born in 1956, first concert was Alice Cooper, YES and ELP 3x (once with Cozy Powell), Eagles and Billy Joel at their first Atlanta shows, Traffic, Ted Nugent, Allman Bros, King Crimson and the list goes on. What a period of the greatest music ever we have lived in. Take care my new friend...

[@mrgears]

I was born in '56 as well. My first concert was Led Zep in '71. The second was ELP in '72

[@aeropilot4419]

I saw ELP in Vancouver in 1973 … my parents had friends in Point Roberts and we used to spend a couple of weeks there every summer … they drove me and my date, a hippie girl from Chilliwack to the venue … great show, opening acts were Ramatam, Jo Jo Gunne, then ELP. 👍🏼☮️

[@barbferreeschall206]

Born 1954,Anaheim, calif, saw many concerts since the late 60s into the 70s our music was the best...

[@gmartin474]

Thank You Mr Wakeman For Your Touching Tribute To Keith Emerson, It Was Beautiful!

[@joemachunda]

So sad how Keith left this world. His gift of music will live on

[@rickwakeman8470]

💯💯💯🎹🙏🏼🎹🙏🏼Love you , Much love❤💯💯❤

[@johncopeland3826]

You have not heard the greatest rock keyboardist of them all ... Mr Garth Hudson ... Obviously..

[@Sam-qv5pv]

Keith was such a great musician and a perfectionist , he will be dearly missed by thousands

[@williamtauriello1581]

A brilliant pianist paying tribute to his friend, another brilliant pianist. Grateful I got to see Emerson in concert with ELP. One can only imagine what a collaboration of Wakeman and Emerson would have sounded like. Thank you Rick Wakeman. RIP Keith Emerson

[@newyorkyankee2666]

"He will remain in my heart forever". These words show a great admiration he has for Keith.

[@Pantibiblon]

I'm 61 y,o,,,Love ya old man.You give me comfort to my soul.

[@waguin7042]

The amazing Rick Wakeman plays the amazing Keith Emerson R.I.P

[@mehcol]

Magnificent, isn't it?

[@AlFesta1]

RICK that plays and pays homage to the great KEITH.....simply fantastic.

[@TheCream14]

Best keyboard player on the planet. So glad YES was introduced to me back in 1973.

[@rapskallion]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and Rick's rendition is a heartfelt, moving statement about Keith Emerson.

[@normanrowe2831]

I had a record store from 74 to 91. What an absolute golden time the 60s and 70s were. The like we will never see again. So sad! But....here's hoping and wishing. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎹🎹🎶

[@alainneau893]

I was lucky to see YES and ELP in Paris in 1974 ! Wakeman / Emerson... what else !! Alain from Paris-France

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Alain Neau Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA

[@brokendakota7637]

Alain Neau j y étais aussi un souvenir eternel😊🙏🏼

[@chitowntiger1]

Saw both of them too in March of 74 in Memphis. I'll remember it forever. Both of the greatest keyboards artists to ever live in the same month. I was 18.

[@donaldheitger6731]

Just the best

[@simlevesque]

Vous êtes bien chanceux

[@jazzbo58]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@capttheo1]

The only man I think could do justice to Keith's work.

[@clontstable1]

Love Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson. Trilogy is such a hauntingly beautiful song, one that just takes you to a magical place. Great rendition by Rick. RIP Keith Emerson.

[@saccola8780]

I have always loved Trilogy (Greg's vocals, the lyrics, etc) and just saw Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy group play it last month and OMG...I literally sat there, fighting back tears the whole time. LIke you say, it is such a hauntingly beautiful song, however played.

[@PaulyJ123]

The way he resolves “Nutrocker” back into “Trilogy” at the end is perfect.

[@Devilchild7139]

Fantastic tribute for one of my favourite keyboard players by another. When I was 17, in about 1971 or 2 I was on holiday in the NE of England and practicing Aram Khachaturian's "Toccata" on the hotel piano in advance of a concert. Finishing there was clapping from the back of the hall, from a young man with long hair. He came to the piano and asked me to show him some of the fast bits again. Then he had a go and sight read the damned thing. For an hour, I showed him what I had learned about it. Then he played me a Toccata which he had written. I asked where I could buy the music. Not Published, but you can listen to it here and he wrote ELP on a card. When I got back to school I told my friends who said, "You idiot, Alker - you have just given a rock legend a piano lesson! That was Keith Emerson" A friend produced the cover of Trilogy and sure enough-there was my friend from the hotel. What a player.

[@davidhughes4448]

Wow, this is a fantastic story. It would be just like Keith not to call attention to himself at your chance meeting in 1971. He wanted to learn from you, and then after a full hour of tutelage found the nerve to play his piece for you. This speaks volumes of the man, and your own gracious nature. Thank you, sir.

[@saccola8780]

Wow! What a magnificent story! Gave me goosebumps reading it. We lost an incredible musician & composer in March 2016. Thank God there are several that may carry on his torch: his son Aaron, grandson Ethan (who played incredibly at this tribute, at only 11 years old!!!) and Rachel Flowers.

[@garyfruland]

What an amazing story! It just shows the quality of person that Keith was. Thank you so much for sharing. It made my day!

[@henryurbach7973]

Thanks for sharing this great memory, Steven! I was blessed to have met the maestro a few years ago. A very humble chap and a great story teller, too. Got him to autograph his book (you should read it) and his side of Works vol1. Miss him and Jon Lord to this day. Both greatly influential in my life.

[@montanajoe4636]

Wasn’t it Hipgnosis that produced the cover?

[@rudolfmasarovic4144]

So, there is the only one living from the Great Three - Keith Emerson, Marian Varga, Rick Wakeman. God bless you, Rick and thank to all of you for great music.

[@Mach1Airspace]

I saw Emerson, Lake and Palmer Live in 1977 at Cornell’s Barton Hall. We were just young college students then and although we already knew about their incredible music we didn’t seem to quite know what to expect. It was surreal. The first half blew us away. We were shell shocked. During the intermission the announcer told us the 2nd half would be even better and astonishingly, he was right. Keith was bending notes into oblivion on the moog, Carl was buzz-sawing his synthesized percussion and Greg’s voice just cut right through you. You never forget something like that. So glad I got to see them.

[@jimfair3215]

I was at that show too!

[@IAmInfinitus208]

What a lucky man you are!

[@leonardkrasner5811]

I saw Yes open for ELP in Atlanta in’71. Absolutely Fantastic!!

[@SuperLuBruxa]

How lucky you are !!!❤❤❤

[@adude394]

I'm so glad I found this. As a professional musician (keyboard) for decades, Keith and Rick were of course gods to me. And still are. Just insane talents, who provided us with such great music.

[@thegameexplainer3861]

This is where the value of KZbin shines through. Thank you so much for sharing your video of this keyboard master paying tribute to another keyboard master.

[@mrgears]

I appreciate that very much!

[@jamesfarrell8339]

The Game Explainer I could not have said it any better. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA

[@jasperjenkins7729]

Indeed. Its footage LIKE THIS that keeps me Addicted to KZbin

[@geoffreydowen5793]

Gifts from a generation of genius saw both Keith and Rick play in brum as a 14 year. Old thank you.

[@CrustyCurmudgeon]

Will we ever see such magnificent talents again? I've thrilled in their creations all my life, and now to be old and have to feel the loss every time one of my heroes passes is pain I wish I didn't have to experience.

[@215Gallagher]

...and it's going to happen over and over again, vale Rick, Jon, Steve, Bill, Alan, Tony, to name but a few we will be mourning in the years to come (provided we don't go first).

[@deanbagdasarian5017]

I agree . It sucks at our age ,constantly losing our childhood musical heroes and influences. Last three years have been tough.Squire ,Emerson, Lake ,Wetton, Holdsworth ,Etc ,Etc.

[@snuppssynthchannel]

It sucks at my age too (Young musician), two Thirds of my biggest heroes passed away in the course of just one and a half year, those heroes being Emerson and Allan Holdsworth. I never got to see any of them live.

[@pablomalaga4676]

That sucks, I at least saw ELP in 1992 still playing great

[@paultodd900]

Brilliant piece of music. But, about all the losses - you know, we have been experiencing that for decades already. Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Bolan, Lennon, Moon, the list is endless. We just have to remember that we were lucky enough to share in their music when they were here, and continue to love them even as we miss them. We will all be together soon enough.

[@don1023512008]

YES and EMERSON, LAKE and PALMER are two of my favorite groups of all time, and this is a beautiful rendition ...It brings tears to my eyes. It's too bad that Rick and Keith never got to do an album together.

[@Panglos]

I have never understood why this incredible song doesn't get more attention than it does. When it was first released it did, but not since then. Not nearly as much as it deserves. Should "Bennie And The Jets" really get more airplay than this hauntingly beautiful, melancholy song of love's dissolution, with its unworldly composition and performance?

[@davidschilder5225]

Benny and the Jets... Ha! . Bubble gum rock.

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

I love Rick Wakeman, not only as a musician but as a genuine humorous human being. His keyboard skills were only second to one....KEITH EMERSON. MUCH LOVE

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Wow, Rick is easily making Keith proud with this interpretation of "Trilogy". Who wouldn't have paid good money for a Keith Emerson/Rick Wakeman collaboration record?

[@einarabelc5]

Why not do it for free sand stick it to mgmt?

[@gfriedman99]

Makes little sense. Billy Joel and Elton John have successfully toured together.

[@conradquek]

I always thought that a keyboard-centric supergroup with Emerson, Wakeman and Banks formed with intentions not unlike Hackett and Howe with "GTR" would have been an amazing opportunity, particularly with the technological advancements by the mid-80s such as the Fairlight CMI

[@petrared100]

Only Wakeman could make it even more beautiful than the original .....

[@patrickmonks9761]

I’ve watched this countless times because of two of the best keyboard artists ever

[@travelinben1966]

Rick has a great sense of humor.This is a great tribute to his friend.R.I.P Keith, you were an amazing artist.👏👏👏

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

A world without Keith Emerson is a world I no longer recognize.

[@MGMMacIsaac]

Probably the most beautiful piano pieces ever recorded in rock history

[@gfriedman99]

Mark MacIsaac Along with one of the most beautiful voices singing the lyrics.

[@markmanny8536]

just plain lovely. what an era....so rich, so thick. the products will live in the future.

[@LaurinaHawks]

He makes Keith Emerson feeling like Franz Liszt. Thanks for this upload!

[@thomasromano9321]

Would have liked to have seen Emerson and Wakeman play together. Both two of rock's finest keyboard players, both composers as well.

[@Maceta444]

thomas Romano At least we got a Wakeman and Lord performance before he kicked the bucket.

[@leefury7]

No. I was happy with them as individuals. However, the tribute by Rick was marvelous. I met Keith several years ago. Very reserved whereas Greg was so very personable and we became friends for a brief time. As much as their passing means the end of an era, I miss the individuals more. Didn't feel good this morning and ended up watching several ELP videos. It breaks my heart.

[@4007747]

would have been awesome!!!

[@jbloodwo]

The closest we came was “the piano men” tour. With he “second string” billy Joel and Elton John.

[@johnyoung2701]

Emerson, Wakeman, Banks and Minnear!

[@Kat-rn6dz]

mr.gears, Thank you for this beautiful eulogy, tribute from the master Rick Wakeman, wished I could have been there. Saw Rick in the early 70's in Pittsburgh, Pa. USA . Never got to see Keith. Rick, we want you around for many years to come....I believe you are our last great modern composer of this gorgeous classical rock music. Thank you for the many happy memories you have given to all your fans. You are a sweet, gentle soul, God Bless ♥️

[@mrgears]

Thank YOU

[@prosanis1216]

With tears in my eyes, that’s just it! Nothing less but so much more. Thank you 🙏 Rick for this memorable piece and a wonderful tribute to Emerson.

[@davidgroll-cook7125]

After wiping many tears from my eyes, bravo Rick. RIP Keith.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The best standup keyboardist ever

[@robertjannush4403]

Very Very Grateful I was able to get to see ELP Once in person back in the late Eighties or early Nineties when they played there concert in Tinley Park, Illinois and I’ve seen Yes 8 times in my concert history. To be Able to experience and Listen and Watch ALL the Prog- Rock Experience Grow and Flourish from the Start of it ALL by The Moody Blues Band and All the Other Prog-Rock Groups that Followed in Their Different Styles of All The Other Prog-Rock Music from the Late 1960’s into The 1980’s and Will Never See This Kind of Music Again !!!! So I Really Cherish The Music and Memories That Came Out Of The Prog-Rock Genre ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marsd30]

I grew up with ELP and Yes. Thanks for sharing this!

[@alanleese2168]

Me too. What a great tribute to his friend.

[@ItsRyan265]

Had a lump in my throat. Especially when it transitioned to Lucky Man. Hit me hard. Beautiful tribute.

[@oldpete4316]

I usually listen to the '70s station on XM Radio. Just yesterday I was head bopping and seat dancing in my car to some song from that time frame and it hit me; hey I'm 72 and there a bunch more of us doing the same thing. Damn we had some great music then.

[@razzle1964]

Old Pete Top chap! Well done you. I sometimes feel a little old, at 53 but, in the last couple of years, I've taken my Mum to see Thunder & Steve Harley. In return, she's taken me along to see Rick Wakeman & Paul Carrack. Don't misunderstand me, I've got 2 teen daughters & go to the 'heavier' gigs with the lads but, even at 78yrs of age, my Mum still likes a whiskey & a boogie, lol!

[@paullewis4843]

Well said Pete! I'm just a couple of years behind your good self and enjoy some of the best music ever written.It's all gone pear-shaped since.I think maybe we were a bit innocent?

[@d.w.5144]

55. I tried to bring this wonderful Musik to my son. He is 12. He don't like it but he knows some of the great bands like yes zappa pink floyd etc. I tried to explain him the difference between our live from now to the seventies. Germany was very conservative in the old days so we protested against with music. This year I was in Bochum in a Steve Hackett concert. Guys I feel 18 again. Thanks for a lot for great times in my life.

[@krollpeter]

Pete, you had some damn great musicians for like 20 - 25 years! Greg Lake had a most beautiful voice and was an outstanding singer, George Martyn the drunkard, such a gifted composer, singer and guitarerro, Mr. McCartney and John Entwistle such fierce beasts on the bass, John Bonham one of the most powerful drummers ever, 10cc a witty pop group with clever, world class compositions, XTC who could have seamlessly continued where the Beatles left off . . . my god I can't stop. One day Andy Partridge will be honoured as one of the most creative composers and Pete Townshend, too, I am very sure. Outstanding people.

[@bigstick5278]

Old Pete::: So many concerts and so many laughs and tears but we all are part of the circle. We've seen the pinnacle of Progressive rock at it's finest with the great musicians as our captains taking us into happiness just for an hour or so.. We all go forward we have no choice. Life is a moment in time and i remember it all. Saw ELP in 74 and was blown away by all three. RIP Keith with beautiful fluttering fingers and Greg with the voice of a thousand kings. We will never see such talent again.

[@mehcol]

In my bed room in a council house in sunderland in the early seventies, I used to do air keyboards to Keith and Rick's stuff. Thanks guys, thanks.

[@PhillipLandmeier]

With tears in my eyes, I too am overjoyed that you caught this on camera. What an amazing moment. I studied piano and then pipe organ through the 1960s. I discovered The Nice, then Yes, and ELP. All through the 1970s, I and my musician friends were obsessed with ELP. And I mean OBSESSED. We played everything. We deciphered ELP tunes note by note. I grew up in West Los Angeles and never missed an ELP, Yes, or Jethro Tull concert, nor did my circle of friends. My best friend, also a pianist, and I used our connections and money to get front row seats. No cost or effort was too much to make this happen, if we could possibly do it. So yeah, I was a fan, to say the least, and still am. Wakeman and Emerson were good friends, so I'm not surprised that Wakeman would do this. Trilogy is a particularly gorgeous piece of music created by Emerson, and Wakeman has the skill to work with it. Listening to this, I am instantly transported to the moment I first heard it, after buying the album on the day it appeared at Tower Records in Hollywood. I was was one of those waiting in line for it. Take A Pebble is another that I used to play endlessly on the piano. I probably drove my neighbors crazy, and I don't care. But I suspect they actually loved it. I never got a single complaint, ever, in all the years of banging on the piano. Tarkus was, of course, another. My neighbors learned to appreciate 5/4 or 10/8 time signatures. Haha. As is always the case with music, it will probably be a hundred years before these geniuses are fully recognized. But they will be. You can depend on it.

[@fortuner123]

Oh you wonderful treasures of the human race. Having grown up with the Nice and ELP this brought me to tears. What wonderful time I spent with friends and family listening to the Nice drinking coffee and relaxing. It's in my fibre.

[@jameskennedy721]

Rick still has that flowing rippling style that always defined his best playing .

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@HalJikaKick]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[@mrgears]

Thanks to all for all of the wonderful comments thus far! This was a combination of songs pieced together by Rick. Although most of it was based on Trilogy written by Keith. Rick also added parts of Nutrocker... an adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite (March of the Wooden Soldiers) as arranged by B-Bumble and The Stingers back in 1962. I think Rick's performance was stellar as well as heartfelt. It is NOT Keith's version of Trilogy, It was Mr. Wakeman's gift to a friend.

[@EleanorPeterson]

mrgears - Too right, sir! Rick's a very sweet man. Thanks very much for posting this - it's something I'd never have got to see, otherwise. Much appreciated; and your uploading it to KZbin is a fine tribute in itself.

[@The1951skylark]

How awesome is this tribute by Rick Wakeman....to Keith. Thank you for the upload....much appreciated.

[@XanAxDdu]

considering how many times in life emerson playd nutrocker it is for sure we can say it was his rock lullaby before hoedown. and we can say for true his rock version will remain as a his own track

[@PaulyJ123]

Incredible. You recorded this variation and it may never sound the same anywhere. The transitions to and from Nut-rocker back to Trilogy are magical.

[@mrgears]

@@PaulyJ123 Thank you! Guess I was at the right place at the right time (sans tripod)

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

This mans a pioneer in modern keyboard and was playing with Synthesizers before most artists even knew what they were. LEGEND!

[@llimeworkspress9785]

Just stumbled upon this. Makes me realize what a great composer Keith was. And Rick - wow!

[@MrStevew53]

Wow, that was an excellent performance by Rick Wakeman! What a fantastic tribute to Keith Emerson! R.I.P. Keith! You will never be forgotten!

[@MrOrangeville]

Cant stop the tears from flowing down my cheeks ! Oh my ! Keith Emerson was larger than life to me ! Wish I could have shook his hand Thanking him for making my life so much better ! God Bless You Keith !!

[@panheadchick1212]

I consider myself blessed to have seen both in their heyday and BOTH with full orchestration..Rick with the orchestra for "Journey " and ELP for the "Pirates " tour. They both were MAGICAL!!!!!!!

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎶

[@davidkirby8236]

I just interviewed Rick a couple of weeks ago, and I was hoping to ask about this gig, about Keith and other things. We ran out of time. The video is just fine, man, and I think a really important document. Thanks for sharing. Virtuoso paying tribute to a fallen virtuoso and a friend. It's so gratifying to hear Wakeman on the piano, playing as well as ever. What a treasure. (And a seriously funny and self-effacing guy...)

[@magicruss1]

Well said!One of the great disappointments in music is they didn`t record together,management politics got in the way

[@Drugtestcups]

Remarkable artistry and a most touching tribute to his dear friend. What an honor! I have to confess, I got a bit misty and without question got goosebumps. I thank you from the depths of my musical soul for sharing this.

[@tedpetry2028]

Rick makes that piano live and have soul. RIP, Keith.

[@bthor76]

I’m sure we’ve all seen interviews with rock stars that when recalling their rise to stardom many say how lucky they were, maybe being in the right place at the right time. The same cannot be said of Rick Wakeman. He was going to be a star regardless of what time or era it was. He’s that fucking good. I can’t think of another piano player in pop, rock, program or whatever you want to call it that is anywhere near him in talent.

[@SkyP1e]

Every once in a while I forget that my hero Keith Emerson is dead then something reminds me and all the crushing grief rushes back in to smother me. Live a very long long life Rick. Please.

[@cheftate1]

This is beautiful, Man. Thanks. I still get rushes listening to the likes of ELP and my days of tripping are far behind me so the feelings and, definitely, the memories, which live on in their one-of-a-kind music live on.

[@jancorsten1903]

My admiration and gratitude for both Wakeman and Emerson are endless. Thank you for this beautiful playing!!

[@PaulyJ123]

The juxtaposition of the raggedy old man creating beautiful music is such a visual tour de force. Also, the personal video gives it an echo that may not have even been there live. A truly greatest performance.

[@mehcol]

beautiful, isn't it?

[@simes2112]

How on Earth anyone could thumbs down this amazing playing I just don’t understand? I guess 217 people have understanding of brilliance!

[@danguee1]

Do you mean NO understanding of brilliance? Oh, ok, the opposite of what you said, then!

[@markthompson7722]

probably dick head rap fans

[@ralfremlinger7519]

Sir Rick Wakeman is still not from this ordinary world. He' s a genius.

[@kathyratino962]

When Wakeman came on the scene, he said he'd never heard of Emerson while wearing and cape and playing spread eagle. He'd never heard of The Nice? What rubbish. Emerson was not amused. They became friends much later.

[@kennyanderson3264]

Considering the obstacles, you did a fantastic job of catching this video. Thank you! Thank you for sharing.

[@bliastreb6466]

Such a wonderful tribute from one modern genius to another!

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Blias Treb I could not have said it any better. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA

[@paullacey3946]

I've met Rick on a couple of occasions, by chance. He's a genuinely nice chap, always happy to share a few words and very self-deprecating, more than often ready to talk about his fellow musicians instead of himself. Top man.

[@brianjlevine]

Amazing to hear Rick add his own distinctive flair to Keith's brilliant work. I would have loved to hear that Emerson/Wakeman album.

[@karllandgren5410]

Beautiful homage from one gifted keyboardist to another.

[@johnfoster535]

A touching tribute by a fellow legend and, through their music, soulmate. I do hope that wherever Keith is, that he knows how much we love and appreciate what he gave us.

[@babboon5764]

Emerson was a huge talent and has left a wonderful legacy for everyone, but, given the small but technically significant detail that he is actually *dead*, the odds that he knows anything at all now are heavily in the 'Not a chance' camp.

[@PsalmFourteenOne]

I did go to a YES concert once about 15 years ago. It was the most impressive musical act ever. Rick Wakeman was playing a horseshoe shaped array of keyboards. One hand on two separate keyboards at a time with precision. He is good.

[@tinarose3868]

How could anyone unlike? These artists are greatness!!

[@ksteiger]

In the 70s we had Keith and Rick. In the year 2017 we have Kanye and Beiber. How far we have fallen.

[@kamakirinoko]

Oh trust me, we haven't reached the bottom yet, not by a long shot. So many people are working on it.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Ken Steiger Sad but true The music industry has gone to hell and they are not coming back. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA

[@kennethmills5470]

to the pit of HELL

[@disgruntledtoons]

Thanks to the Internet, we have the ability to pull things back from the brink. Emerson and Wakeman (and the whole rest of progressive rock) succeeded in spite of the record companies, and not because of them. Now that the Internet is chipping away at the record companies' control, we can get the music we want instead of the music that the record companies tell us we're supposed to want.

[@bredbandtva7177]

Whatever, more complex music is still around but sure it haven't been mainstream since prog rock.

[@sallydalbertson2817]

Awesome tribute ..balling my eyes out ..so privledged to have grown up in this era ..thankyou xx

[@sjh2384]

One of the most powerful Tributes I have ever had the honor to listen to and watch being performed. Amazing piece of music, reproduced by one of the Master's and Giants of Prog. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

[@stephenmcgavran5789]

Yes & ELP were my favorites in high school. It's 2022 and they still are. This is beautiful.

[@Keima_Katsuragi.]

They are my favourites at school right now

[@billymcmonagle949]

Rick has always been a great humourist, tells some great stories, and is a wonderful musician to beet , been a fan for over 40 years through Yes

[@beekay5914]

I saw them both with their bands in the 70's, at the peak of their powers. THOSE were the days.

[@cemegonuts]

Such a great memorial. So many notes. Just beautiful. I've only recently noticed what a great sense of humor Rick Wakeman has. I love listening to him recount past stories. His rock and roll hall of fame speech was the best. Great bit. Thanks for posting. Well done.

[@noohoozfurra]

Well, I'm in tears. Prog was indeed the symphony of my teenage years and to see these musical giants being removed one by one, is hugely affecting. Beautiful sentiment and playing from Rick. Thank you so much for this post @mrgears You've made an ageing Proggist simultaneously enormously happy and incredibly sad...

[@AlanJumpi]

AWESOME!!!! When a legend pays tribute for another legend! R.I.P Keith! :~

[@ghost37217]

Thx so much for uploading! Beautiful work. I had the luck to see Mr. Wakeman during the Yes-Tour "Tales from topographic oceans" in the Festhalle Frankfurt Germany (1974?). The security opened the gates too early by mistake for a few seconds only so a few dozen fans had to chance to slip into the empty Halle 1 when Rick entered the stage to do some "warm-up" and spoke a few words of welcome. It was an almost private club atmosphere. Unforgettable to have a genious like him so close and see him checking the stage arrangements.

[@BriteFrog]

Thank you so very much for posting this video. I've been a YES fan (and subsequent Rick Wakeman fan since my youth (I'm almost 61)), and to hear one of the best keyboard players of my generation pay tribute to another one of the best (Keith Emerson) has been a special treat.

[@anthonycantu8879]

I never saw ELP in concert, but I did get to see two Yes concerts. It was a sheer delight to see R. W. play and I'm sure I would have felt the same way about K. E. Tremendous talents 👏

[@franticfourquo6861]

A beautiful tribute to Keith from his friend Rick, brought tears to my eyes it was so moving to listen to.

[@charlesbyers6911]

This is, the greatest thing I have seen online. This year. Maybe ever. WOW. Thanks for sharing.

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@dsmallegmail]

I honestly had tears in my eyes watching this. Thanks for putting it online!

[@gregsmith8034]

I saw ELP Works with orchestra in Minneapolis. Keith Emerson was spinning up and down with his piano while playing. He grabbed the amp wires of his piano and tossed the piano across the stage. I will never forget that.

[@crushagrape]

Thank you so much for posting this. What a tribute -- when other professional musicians are applauding you, you know you've done a truly great job.

[@fascistitaliano6661]

Greg Lakes vocals were beautiful on this song..

[@salesrep824]

Greg was a great artist- what a singer, guitar and bass player writer. It's one of the great reasons to have grown up in the 60's and 70's. Even the bad one hit wonders had more talent than 99% of what you hear today.

[@paulsimmons5726]

RIP Keith and Greg!

[@Crezelltree4261]

Yes indeed.

[@caroljordan6130]

YES ,His VOICE WILL LIVE ON !!! 👍💓😢😢

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Greg Lake - one of the most mesmerizing vocalists of all time.

[@knbd]

Wow that was great. It’s sad we are losing all are great musicians. I’m glad I got to see some of my favorites that I grew up with. Thanks for sharing

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

Oh, my. What a musically sophisticated time to grow up in- and I was there and enjoying every moment.

[@rickwakeman8470]

Thanks for your sincere compliment🎹 and love,I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🎹🌹I have you to be most thankful for 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹It has been a perfect playing for me having a lovely and awesome 🎹🎹I don’t usually come online often but we can get in touch via hangout@ [e-mail]🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹