Rachel Flowers Plays The Endless Enigma -- Tribute to Keith Emerson

[@johnrampulla5699]

Three people had to give a thumbs down for a blind woman that plays beautifully, and gets emotional at the loss of a great musician and friend (Keith Emerson)during his tribute? Time for you to live among the other apes and through feces at each other. You are not worthy to be exposed to such beauty.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Trolls

[@joaocoelho7331]

I absolutely agree with you! One needs to be a miserable and disrespectful bastard to even think about giving this performance a thumbs down. If the person started watching and did not like it, IT should have moved along and go watch a 50cent video.

[@nefaristo]

@@joaocoelho7331 to be fair: you have to express everything with a single thumb. I enjoyed and cried and told myself that's yet another reason for living and everything :) . But what about the audio quality? And somebody, maybe not even knowing the author, the executioner, the music, might be more sensitive to that than I am.

[@RickTransit]

@Charles Ross Me neither. This is one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking and heartwarming things I've ever seen.

[@johndailey9185]

I could not agree more w/your comment..I play this whenever I think I've had a hard day!

[@MikeGervasi]

I don't think there could be any greater tribute than Rachel's tears. Cut right through me.

[@craigpage381]

I know me too.

[@spaceyspux7194]

:')

[@entubadao]

Ditto.😢

[@RockWillkeepOnRollin]

Right? It was difficult getting thru that...watching it, I mean, without breaking down myself!

[@Emerson278]

I hope someday I have the highest honor of meeting this extraordinary young lady. I believe the spirit of Keith Noel Emerson is with her always now ! RIP "Fingers" and thank you so much Rachel !

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Everyone should shed a tear. A genuis finished out his life tragically, and a sweet soul carries on his legacy with such love and devotion. It should touch us deeply.

[@HUnatuurkunde]

So true. Straight to the heart❤️

[@chevick]

What a wonderful and accurate statement.

[@waymire5]

Yep! Anyone with a ❤ would come to the same conclusion.

[@brianking8190]

There was never a more faithful student of ELP than Rachel Flowers. She gets it on every level: musical, philosophical, emotional. They’re all geniuses and she’s in that special club. Much deserved.

[@JohnLRice]

Her timing is also superb! I've known keyboardists who could play at least parts of ELP's music but their timing was so poor it was usually impossible to play along with them (as a drummer).

[@timallbritton7329]

Poor thing - she felt it so hard she cried. Beautiful and sad at the same time. God bless her.

[@Freq412]

Don't feel bad for Rachel. Her tears are a testament to the glory of the human spirit.

[@chrisfromiowa3630]

In 200 years when they talk about classical music, Keith Emerson will be considered one of the 20th centuries greatest.

[@billmurray7473]

Many of us will be living in colonies on Mars by then,studying the Baby Boomer Generation and their lives and culture.

[@boboladouche5268]

They have names for the eras: baroque, classical, romantic, etc. How will they refer to this era of Emerson and Wakeman?

[@arcaliasgiants9813]

Emerson made a truly 20th century composition in Tarkus in my opinion, that seemed heavily influenced by a Ginastera piano sonata.

[@simes2112]

Chris fromIowa yes, just yes!

[@signeyragnhilde7727]

Marissa Elene Nadieja is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is a prolific composer and one of the most unique vocalists in the world. She is the BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garyhardman8369]

It's not easy to make me cry. But I wept buckets at this. Not just the loss of Keith, but the fact that somebody, who had lost her inspirational figure, was so devastated...

[@jmartingtr1]

Me, too, brother.

[@MikeK2100]

When you can cry, you both understand love as well the music. I lost someone I valued so much, but she needn't be considered dead as we still can share the best they gave us.

[@47485ksc]

I'm 63, 6 foot 2, 276 pounds, flame and skull tattoos and I didn't cry. Well, maybe a little bit. Okay, I cried! It doesn't help one of my tattoos is the "Tankadillo" from the Tarkus album design. At my (murdered by her husband) daughter-in-law's funeral service, I requested "From The Beginning" played. Fuckers didn't. Those bastards anyway...Oh, Rachel's from about 1/2 mile from where I was born (12/19/54) Small world...

[@shawnranning422]

Crying my eyes out as well

[@jamoncure]

If you Loved Keith, and Greg (and Carl) of course you will be crying buckets for this....Rachel is so awesome. Covering her favorite guy.....how awesome is this!!! Don’t know how she got through it.......This is just incredible!!!

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

As musicians we try to put emotion into our playing. This gives us glimpse of what Rachel feels ALL THE TIME. Unabashedly, she invites us into her joy, her pain, her grief. She touches our souls just as Keith Emerson touched Rachel's. How lucky we were to have Keith, and how lucky and blessed we are to have Rachel's incandescent spirit. She is an incarnated Muse that walks among us.

[@christo6765]

WOW! Perfect....

[@williamsporing1500]

Putting your soul into what you’re playing is the hardest part of being a musician. The mechanics of it is the easier part

[@davestrang8585]

Anyone who doesn't weep watching this isnt human

[@robinholmescnx]

I'm extra human it seems.

[@francisacke6566]

I did for sure. Loved ELP and Keith.

[@BurtonBoyz715]

She's breaking my HEART...she's CRYING...THE SWEET THING...........BLIND AND BRILLIANT...the original blithe spirit.....I'm so in LOVE......

[@tech-utuber2219]

In 1971-2, I was exiting a department store with my mother and little sister and realized that I had not noticed the music playing over their building-wide speaker system. Instead of the typical elevator Muzak, the standard at that time, some exceptional individual was instead playing "Lucky Man" throughout the store building. As I was holding the door for my mother and sister to exit towards the parking area, Keith's Moog solo began. The memory of this moment is crystal-clear to me up to this very second, giving me chills as I write this. I froze. "What, what is that?", I wondered, completely mesmerized by the sound. Fortunately, I was able to clearly hear Greg's voice singing the chorus and was able to later identify the song from the lyrics. I was hooked and obsessed. This led to repeated ELP concerts, Dick Hyman's and Walter Carlos's Moog albums, and my fascination with what I learned was a sin-the-zizz-zer (in my young mind). Keith, in this moment, inspired me into keyboards, to the point that I tried to construct a Von Yanko modification of the upright piano which I had begged my mother to purchase. This directly led to creating mechanical drawings (no CAD back then), to fabricating & designing parts in a machine shop, which began my life-long career as an engineer for research groups. Thank you forever Keith, you inspired and changed my life. (tears)

[@scottpoolsmith9573]

I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a more heartfelt, beautiful tribute in all my life. Keith Emerson would be so proud! Well done Rachel! Well done!

[@joshs4594]

Rachel Flowers is a genius on the level of Mozart. And I'm not exaggerating. Wherever he is, Keith is very, very proud.

[@christo6765]

yea, i think that needed to be clarified. agree!

[@morbidmanmusic]

No, she's not. Your ignorance is showing. She is a very good player though, and her hightend hearing is unique to her.. and a few others of recent decades. But her body of work can't compare to Mozart or Bach or most any other composer. You detract from her other greatness by saying such things.

[@joshs4594]

@@morbidmanmusic "You detract from her other greatness by saying such things." Bullshit. I was referring only to her ingenious abilities as a composer and musician. If I were to comment about all her amazing talents and accomplishments that most people could never hope to achieve whether they're blind or not, it would be way too long.

[@aimardom]

Rachel shows us the best the humaniry is able to produce: high sensitivity, hard work, emotion, and love.

[@SpaceCattttt]

This is a perfect example of "the show must go on". Openly weeping, seconds before embarking on a VERY difficult piece of music, is not ideal, but Rachel is a real pro, and she pulled it off immaculately. No bum notes, no rushed passages, no mistakes. Wow.

[@entubadao]

I'd watched this video dozens of times... I can't manage not to cry myself seeing Rachel's delicate reaction. You're a treasury to humanity, Rachel ! RIP Keith!

[@wilhakkaart5116]

She lost an real inspiration, friend and it still is tearjerking to see, even after 6 years. Keith will be missed for ever, what an inspiring genius.

[@Crezelltree4261]

Keith & Greg.The world is a lesser place without you. But we do have this angel of music Rachel to remind us of what was & what could be.

[@hippydippy]

If only the rest of the world could feel music the way she does it'd be a much more peaceful & beautiful place to live.

[@baronvonfuppster4717]

Who else here wishes they could feel music with the intensity Rachel Flowers does? A truly amazing talent.

[@artysanmobile]

Rachel is the real deal, a musical savant. Her timing and dynamics are those of a world class player. Her tears those of someone who is profoundly in love with music. What a pleasure to hear her play. Her blindness is almost incidental in the bigger picture of her artistry.

[@mysterj1]

Bravo! Well said.

[@Zoppo55]

EVERYTIME I WATCH THIS I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES 😭 I ❤ RACHEL

[@DavidDoyle-B2BSell]

So glad someone recorded this. As a lifelong ELP, thank you. I was very moved myself

[@digitaldoodler7]

OK why did I open this ?- I'm blubbering like a baby now. Long live ELP.

[@SuperLuBruxa]

John Holland Me too

[@DavidJones-lz4io]

It’s a big club mate!

[@steadfastcoward]

It's okay to cry, Rachel, we are all sad.

[@fasollatido2346]

I cried too. Keith, Greg,Carl, what we owe you is unfathomable....

[@ZoSo1579]

Ame.

[@ZoSo1579]

*Amen.

[@JohnLRice]

@@donnysarian Same here! 🙂

[@kmgall]

It takes an orchestra to play what 3 men used to play alone. ;-) ELP was SO fantastic.

[@johnrichard9824]

K G MN

[@tdm1995]

I think Keith would have liked to have heard an orchestra doing his keyboard licks (even if they're only doing it about 3/4 speed). Am more convinced than ever -- his stuff will live on long after we're all gone!!

[@davidlloyd8374]

Great comment

[@skybluemarshall]

ELP did play with an Orchestra when they toured their Works album. A full orchestra would rise on a hydraulic platform, while the three band members played on a smaller stage beneath the orchestra. The show was far to costly and they were forced to drop the orchestra about half way through the tour. By the time I saw them, the orchestra was already dropped, but I guess they had already paid for the hydraulic stage riser, because the three ELP members rose out of a hole in the stage in a cloud of smoke at the start of the show. I read that they lost a lot of money on that tour, because of the decision to include a full orchestra for every gig. I think they finally sort of broke even, when they cut costs, but that was only after months of touring and playing their guts out for every show.

[@tdm1995]

I saw them @ Hartford Civic Center -- Works tour- in 1977. Just a couple nights after they had abandoned the orchestra. They still rocked it. Loved it. Sometime later, the roof of the Hartford Civic Center collapsed, and I always believed it was --- because the Hartford show was one of the 1st (maybe the 1st?) shows ELP did that year without the orchestra. Yep.

[@StuartRShaw-vy5tz]

Thank you Keith, Greg and Carl for your fabulous music and for giving this wonderful lady the inspiration to play your music...Rachel you must be one of the most talented human beings on this planet....bless you xx

[@timgreen4137]

A true artist. She plays from deep inside her heart.

[@Tracey..H]

We all cry together at his loss. We’re all crying. 😢❤😢 music for the soul and uniting all us crazy, lovable, unique humans.

[@toomanycats13]

So beautiful and emotional. The Endless Enigma is one of my favorite ELP pieces. I don't think I will ever quite get over the loss of both Keith and Greg within 9 months of each other. But their wonderful music lives on. Thank you, Rachel and orchestra!

[@peterdavidaddison8655]

toomanycats13 ... Too True, Blue!!!

[@peterdavidaddison8655]

toomanycats13 ...Too True, Blue!!!

[@signeyragnhilde7727]

Marissa Elene Nadieja is the BEST composer/singer EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! She is unique, creativity, original and innovative. BEST of all she is ONE OF A KIND. It is MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patgibson9280]

WARNING . Ragnhilde and Nadieja are the same person !

[@billbau1141]

Thank you so much Rachel! You are really an Angel!

[@gwensciora8516]

watching Rachel cry makes me cry. I have gotten to talk to her but we have not met . I know she loved Keith...didn't we all?

[@csabatorok9122]

Mr. Emerson, thank you for your music. Rest in Peace.

[@tuckeni1]

That was beautiful!!! I know we all miss Keith and Greg but the music of ELP will live on with people like Rachel!

[@stephenwa8443]

Nick Tucker well said.

[@SuperLuBruxa]

Nick Tucker perfect

[@williamjeffries1227]

Nick Tucker loop

[@colinmacdonald6675]

Never before seen a performer so moved by the beauty of the music that she sheds tears at the piano........

[@danradulescu412]

To feel is to believe! I had the privilege of being contemporary with great composers. Just to mention two, Keith Emerson and Frank Zappa. Rachel I think is in my assent, she reads vibration, beauty and truth with all her being. Exciting to tears. Thanks Rachel for the Tribute!

[@FrankPSF]

I .... when Kieth Emerson died, I got out all the records and CDs, and I cried for a week. I didn't realize what an influence he had been in my life. I own four or five synths and I can't even play! Every time I see this I weep. I weep for all our loss and especially for the amazing relationship Rachel had with Kieth. Your loss is so great and the love shows through. Thank you Rachel for being such an amazing artist and such an inspiration! Please keep this legacy alive with your loving kindness.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Frank Plughoff: This is a well-written wonderful heartfelt paragraph. I am curious: You purchased five synths -- and yet you do not play, why?

[@FrankPSF]

@@eddyvideostar Because you don't have to "play" to make music with synths. I might just be scientifically minded and enjoy the math of creating sounds and exploring harmonic resonance. I might love love all the switches, knobs and patch points. There are a thousand reasons. I was touched beginning with (then) Walter Carlos and all of the synth practitioners since. Do I have to "play" in order to enjoy synthesis?

[@DTMBYLEZ70]

This is humanity at its finest moment- Rachel mourning her hero by playing his music, as I mourn those bands like ELP and YES that will never come again- but I rejoice that I lived through that time.

[@thomadams9227]

Such a talented musician you are Rachel. I cried right along with you. The Endless Enigma is and always will be one of the great pieces of works by ELP . Thank you so very much for keeping their music alive.

[@DavidJones-lz4io]

This young woman Feels EVERY note and nuance. It’s beautiful to watch and listen to. ❤️❤️

[@DarkeningSkies1]

That much emotion, and she doesn't miss a frickin' note. That is the real deal right there.

[@ianddavidson1]

Actually she does; but nevertheless it is an amazing achievement so a big thank you and a lot of respect.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

OK, “doesn’t miss a note” was likely a little hyperbolic- we can agree it is a lovely achievement nonetheless.

[@eddyvideostar]

@@ianddavidson1: What note did she miss?

[@JohnLRice]

@@eddyvideostar 6:59 was a little rough. Not really a big deal though, most sighted keyboardists can't play Emerson's music as well as Rachel does!

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear: ​@John L Rice: What should I be seeing at 6:59 minutes? I do not understand. ​

[@andymiddleton5677]

I was so touched by Rachel's emotions, that I was reduced to tears. Well done Rachel!

[@stevejohnson7354]

talk about someone who truly sees the sheer beauty of the music, created by a genius. Blessings to Rachel. May she always be on an upward spiral of refining her talents. Mr. Emerson would be proud.

[@TheScunion]

My God I'm bawling like a baby That was spiritual

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

She made me cry too.

[@agnethnao8247]

This is nice but it is not prog. It does not have an really pungent sound. It is just nice jazz. She is not prog. Marissa Elene Nadieja is highly unusual in the area of Prog and very individualist. Marissa is mind blowing without any help and her writing is not just easy listening jazz. She is phenomenal!!!!!!

[@patgibson9280]

WARNING . agnethna o and Nadieja are the same person .

[@cattybound2011]

@@agnethnao8247 get a hold of yourself. Rachel Flowers is much more awesome, and she is prog. You don't play ELP and not be prog, okay.

[@dickmeli4864]

Just returned from ProgStock where Rachel dazzled. Then found this and the tears flowed. She loved Keith so much. Such a sweetie.

[@scottcrowley2061]

She cries because of the beauty of this creation. May we all be as lucky.

[@hyacinthb.711]

I’ve seen this over a dozen times. Every time I can’t stop crying. I miss him so.

[@Mytube777]

What a rare, beautiful display of the human condition. I’m a hardcore misanthropist too, so for a human to make me cry, or even so much as give me goosebumps you know it’s got to be beautiful... Not to mention the loss of Kieth Emerson alone is pretty sad. RIP Keith Emerson, you know you are special for this extremely talented young lady to have chosen you to be her mentor. 🌹

[@arthurtrauer5684]

Don’t you dare forget that this world is filled with beautiful people and amazing things. I’m dying and everything breaks my heart. Look at what we have and who we are. The smallest number of people cause the most damage and there is so much more than that. Thank you everybody, it’s been incredible. Keep the faith. Love and beauty is not dead.

[@garymcaleer6112]

Don't sweat the camera, brother. Your tribute to Rachel as she gives tribute to Keith is an honor to them both.

[@drsauce4347]

broke my heart to see Rachel cry for Keith. I cried along with her....we all do! She gave a masterful performance! Way to go, Rachel.

[@steveforks9698]

Heartbreaking yet a joy at the same time watching rachael react to the beautiful music and her obvious love for Keith 💛

[@moogmike1]

This wonderful young lady is Keith Emerson's heritage, she is his soul. Rachel if you ever hear this comment, if someone can post it to you, your skill and compassion in your work are exemplary and your love and dedication to his library will by his example and your skill allow us 70s prog rock fans enjoy his music forever. Rachel, thank you, my keyboard style was more Rick Wakeman its such a pity they never had the chance to collaborate.....Rachel can you imagine what could have come from that collaboration. Young Lady never stop in your passion and do that which you do to keep Keith within us.

[@RachelFlowersMusic]

Thanks. That would have been really cool! I have to create a Keith meets Rick piece, complete with Bach-like fugues and Jimmy smith-like jazz organ. Thanks for the challenge!!! 7:05

[@RachelFlowersMusic]

Thanks for the challenge! That’s the kind of piece I’d love to write! I know! That would have been really cool!

[@georgecarlin5047]

Rachel and Keith shared a special bond. Both as musicians, and as very sensitive people. I was crying right along with her. It is so sad when you lose someone who was one of your heroes and helped make you what you have become. Be it your Dad, your Mom, or someone else who really helped shape who you are. Remember folks, life IS about relationships.

[@lonniecavenee6201]

No man is an island.

[@agnethnao8247]

I really hate exceptionally gifted geniuses. I hate artistically gifted people who are geniuses. Join me with my hate. I hate Marissa Elene Nadieja with a passion. She is a serious genius. I hate people like her. They make me feel so insecure, jealous, small and insignificant. I hate hate hate her and people like her. Marissa Elene Nadieja is a rare genius that is so artistically gifted that it makes me feel like jumping in the river. I hate people like her!!!!!!!!!! Hate!!!!

[@patgibson9280]

WARNING . agnethna and Nadieja is the same person . Yes , she's bonkers .

[@ZoSo1579]

Hate's an awfully strong word, Dookapoodie Jiminy

[@dink7278]

I have a loss for words to describe Rachel's emotional tribute to Keith Emerson in such a classic piece.

[@davescardcreations]

Absolutely wonderful to see such love and affection for Keith. I am delighted to say I got the chance to see ELP play live in the 70s. RIP Greg and Keith.

[@kizuki2011]

I also cried with her. It was a beautiful performance.

[@dornelli1]

I wish he could be alive to watch the scope in which his music touched others

[@fortuner123]

Pure innocent love and commitment to a wonderful artist and one of his most ardent supporters.

[@a.l.cannon3741]

Speaks to the power and the beauty of music and the human spirit. The tears don't flow easily from me, but this performance surely did.

[@Davefranzin]

This is when you try to explane " The Emerson's music comes straight to the heart..." Sweetie Girl...Amazing performance.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Rachel... you paid Keith the biggest honor he could ever imagine. The world is most proud of you.

[@menatoq]

Oh My god. Rachel, You are an extraordinary human being. You shaked my foundations !!!

[@Mike__G]

Music is a window into the heart. Whatever else he may have appeared on the outside, there was beauty inside Emerson. Rachel Flowers clearly sees this.

[@sustayne]

As I watched this for the first time, I think I was looking through that image of Rachel and seeing the face of Keith in my head and then she and I collapsed in a heap inside at the same time .I then hurt for her. She knew him personally, as a friend. I did not have that pleasure. She lost a friend who brought an art so vivid and personal to her. I hurt for her. Rachel, please carry it forward. Take your music to whatever heights he has inspired in you and we will be with you the whole journey. I am so sorry he has left. I am so, very....

[@johnrichard9824]

sustayne

[@johnrichard9824]

sustayne my

[@recessionrider]

Keith Emerson's spirit lives on in this wonderfully talented, empathetic, young woman. Thank you Rachel !!

[@davidkyle2073]

Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your wonderful gifts. Keith loved you and your devotion. Clearly, you feel similarly. Say what you want about Mr. Emerson, his technical gifts as a composer and piano keyboardist were and are unmatched by any other popular recording artist. One of a kind.

[@matthewblack7206]

I just love this young Angel of Music and have now bought all her albums.

[@johnsilver7466]

she is so sweet , i cry for her...what a lovely person !!!!

[@Truthasvictim]

Wow, this is beyond gut wrenching to watch or listen to. Poor Rachel, poor me.

[@JohnSmith-mx8wp]

She got through it like a trooper, what a strong woman! We are all the better for having witnessed it on YT.

[@michaelrocker9000]

Man i almost had to call a plumber watching Rachel. Thank you Jeanie Flowers for keeping Rachel's dreams alive as well as EMO. Love ya both

[@stingfan16ify]

Such a beautiful moment. I wish I could've been there! I share Rachel's feelings from that very emotional moment. The arrangement was magnificent and her playing was of course, impeccable as always. Keith, I'm sure, was very proud looking and listening in from some grand Celestial Hall! What a grand and glorious evening! Cheers and tears! Bravo to all!!!

[@basialouderbach6322]

Marissa Elene Nadieja is a genius. She is ONE OF KIND in terms of composing and singing music. She arranges music on over 20 instruments. She does not play cover tunes and she does not copy other people. She is the BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patgibson9280]

WARNING . Louderbach and Nadieja are the same person !

[@ianpalmer4840]

This is truly the power of talented musicians, to open up our emotions in such a beautiful way. I have listened to this piece a few times, and it still tears me apart. How lucky we are to have had such wonderful people in our lives.

[@kensingtonct]

Beautiful. Keith would be proud! His music lives on!!!

[@dcspangler8025]

Thank you for sharing. My life has been all the richer for this music.

[@TheRaybo66]

It made me cry too. Maybe because I see her cry, or maybe because I thought „What an incredible beautiful piece of music“.

[@SuperLuBruxa]

TheRaybo66 Me too

[@swordvids3]

Innnnnnncredible! I cried right along with you little sister. Miss his brilliance so much.

[@gdendler]

I’m crying like a baby

[@song-explorer]

Magnificent. ..and what a stunning rendition. I remain simply in awe of Mr. Keith Emerson.

[@APCJunky]

I came... l listened... I saw... I cried. I left, my soul a little more enriched from the humanity of this...

[@dinotrincas9620]

Rachel Flowers...without words...thank you for the endless Enigma and Emotions

[@brianpeterson1562]

Amazing performance Rachel ! Their Music changed my life forever. Greg's voice was so powerful & unique. Keith was the Greatest multi-Keyboardist ever & his Compositions flew directly into my Mind & Heart :-)

[@dinkedwards3680]

How can you watch this and not feel her pain and anguish over the loss of her friend. What a tribute!! Beautiful.

[@aaiguy]

I was so sad to hear of Keith's passing; but Rachel, after seeing this I am ruined. So many "life soundtrack" moments came flooding back. Just as you wept over your keyboard I am weeping over mine even as I type. Thank you.

[@loganpierce9244]

We all cry with you Rachel. You bring us tears of joy through your love and understanding of music.

[@kenm.3512]

I just adore Rachel Flowers. Jeez, I wish Keith were still around. So many loved him. Goshdarn social media swill. Man, my heart go's out to the beautiful and talented Rachel. This was tough on her. But, I think she has Keith's spirit guiding her to safety for a good, long, happy life. She is wonderful in her own light. Thanks for this clip. I cried a bit myself.

[@philipstafford4540]

I'm not much of a "celebrity buff", but Keith Emerson is one of the (very) few people I never knew personally about whom I can say my world has been a better place because he lived. Watching this really stoked the emotions I feel about his passing and the heartbreaking pain he felt leading to it. I see from these comments I'm hardly alone in this sentiment and feel a link and gratitude to you all for sharing that.

[@jamesoconnor2226]

Hey brothers and sisters how awesome 👏

[@RonvanMeijer]

So beautiful and emotional. I love to see and hear it. Rachel is awesome!

[@basialouderbach6322]

Marissa Elene Nadieja should have that many views. She is a genius. ONE OF A KIND!!!!!! The BEST EVER! Composer/ Singer. Marissa writes and sings latin-esk music and most other kinds of music!!! She arranges music on over 20 instruments. She is much more than a singer. She is a composer. She is the Very BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is pure emotion and completely original. NO copy of anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasstumm3090]

Rachel kills me. She is just wonderful and keeps Keith alive forever. I am so grateful that a person like her exists.

[@jimmiebass2]

I am sitting here watching this on KZbin playing my instrument with tears roll down my face. This is beautiful. This is real about music .Thank you

[@Dave_Murr]

Ugh. Right in the feels. So raw. So true. Beautiful.

[@pedrozappa]

I LOVE RACHEL AND KEITH.

[@tedhernandez2394]

I cried also..............My respect to the orchestra and especially to Ms. Rahcel Flowers to be strong enough to go through this wonderful performance despite her heartbreak of a loss. Thank you for your perseverance Rachel. And my love to the people who celebrate with you, for the lives of a wonderful talented group. EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER! Their music lives on!!

[@Hectorfuentest]

We also miss them a lot in Mexico! Congratulations sweetheart I have followed you for years. You are great!

[@MrOrangeville]

My tears are flowing like a river ! I too feel your loss ! OH GOD BLESS UOUR SOUL AND SHALL WE AWAYS REMEMBER KEITH EMERSON AND THE BEAUTIFUL MOVING MUSIC !!! MISS YOU SO MUCH KEITH AND GREG !! THANKYOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART !!!

[@U2WB]

Rachel is just amazing. Superb player, truly puts 100% of herself into her playing, and she's so clearly deeply moved emotionally by the music. Bravo, Rachel. Best wishes always.

[@kd-bc1lz]

Playing beautiful music made by 2 friends she had lost. Touching.

[@ticstv9517]

kd were they actually her friends?

[@steveslate3601]

Bless Rachel's heart!! Keith would be proud!!

[@Canadarago]

If ever a performance deserved a standing ovation…..

[@richfuell8141]

Keith was without doubt one of Britain's finest pianists and contemporary composers....this arrangement enhances my enjoyment of the original ELP version....phenomenal....wish I could have been there....

[@josephnaja]

Great performance with the orchestra, absolutely beautiful 🎶❤

[@cadenza3210]

I wish we could find who did the orchestration. These bring out the beauty of Keith's compositions more clearly than did the original recordings.

[@williamperks943]

Every now and then the world gives us a character with talent and who touches our very soul. In 1970, in the heart of England, a 15yr old schoolboy heard Keith Emerson for the first time and was hooked for life. My life is full of memories that revolve around where I was, who I was with, what I was doing etc when this piece of work by Keith Emerson, that piece of work by the Nice, a track by ELP, or a song by Greg Lake was played. The deaths of Peter Sellers, of John Lennon, of Keith Emerson and of Greg Lake upset me more than those of some of my friends, my colleagues and, dare I say, the deaths of some close relatives. I sat through this tribute in Birmingham to Keith in tears, having attended on my own; my peers, friends and relatives who would have joined me if possible, having already stepped of this mortal coil. A very small part of my life died on that night, and even having the chance to relive the night through KZbin and my own video footage, it still upsets me. To all the people who performed that night, especially Rick, Jim and Rachel, I thank you. You made an old man very happy.