Rik Emmett - "Magic Power" 5.16.15 at Daryl's House Club

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Rik Emmett (Triump) - "Magic Power" Live 5.16.15 at Daryl's House Club
Dave Dunlop on guitar & vocals with Rik
What a fantastic night with Rik & Dave playing songs from all periods in Rik's amazing career, such a special evening for all his fans.
Recorded & Mixed by Peter Moshay
Video by Gary Ljungquist

[@mikeloder8411]

WOW ...he sounds like he did when they recorded it back in the day!!! LOVE IT~~~

[@blendedplanet]

Agreed. Rik's pipes were not what they once had been when I saw him in a small club in the late 90s, but it seems after the Triumph reunion period (where the vocals for both Rik and Gil were still a bit iffy) it seems like he's refined his vocal technique, judiciously softening a bit, and getting results more like in the younger days. Quite impressive.

[@dwtime]

Wow was the first word I thought of and low and behold your comment was the first I read, you said it all.

[@kamkam2526]

Doesnt he tho?

[@adamjdolan7090]

Hell ya he does man. Awesome!!

[@EPHRAIMrising]

Yup

[@citizengar]

Now that is how you age gracefully as a rock star. 🤘

[@sub222marathon]

Well said.

[@endoraismygma]

Right?? I'm still crushing on him 😍

[@vetb882]

Yup, sex... NO DRUGS, and rock n roll.

[@petermoshay]

Rik is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and one of the most talented too!

[@deanwilliams534]

Well said

[@barryjames9404]

This guy single handedly out performed everyone @ the 83 US festival, no one out sung or out played Rik on metal Sunday. and he did it in 104 degree heat and hot stage lights while running around. amazing performance!

[@meltheartist1147]

And I was Blessed* to be there, not far from under him, witnessing this glorious, historical event! Seem like 15 years ago, not close to 40 years ago! !!

[@RaisinBran80s]

Quiet Riot was pretty close

[@Confessor555]

Fact. Triumph were the good guys amidst the degenerates ( who I also loved). Anyone watching that knows they came out on top, with Scorpions in close second, imho.

[@Confessor555]

​@sunnyrock4404 IMHO. Missed it. My gf stole the tickets, sold them for dope. I stupidly forgave her. The jokes on her, she's not 16 and beautiful anymore, lol.

[@SgtSnausages]

Quite possibly The Number One Greatest Performance In Arena Rock. EVER.

[@501chorusecho]

goddamn....so amazing...tears

[@whackronomicon]

Holy hell, how is his voice still like that?! This brings me back wow!

[@danielhunt5856]

Who the f*ck would give this a thumbs down?? This is fine fine stuff.

[@Jetsetfastfood]

One of the most beautiful voices in music.

[@andybroer651]

Dammit! It is nearly 3 am and my house is sleeping! My singing is not welcomed 🙂 LOL!

[@jamesstronge6379]

Damn right. Almost Geddy Lee high notes

[@Aeroben19]

Crazy how some guys voices can stand up to time and others fade...well done Rik

[@JimmyGallowayGuitar]

a 70 year old man hitting this? Unbelievable. What a talented dude. Seems very genuine too.

[@jillturner5454]

Grew up listening to Triumph. Rik Emmett remains one of the most underrated guitarists of our time. His vocals are still so clear and precise. Amazing.

[@matthewmcpeek7324]

Jill Gibson you are so right, girl.

[@johnscott8141]

Jill Gibson I saw Triumph twice at Alpine Valley great outdoor concert.

[@glennaugustyn5209]

I agree totally Jill Glenn Augustyn

[@billyreynolds4749]

VERY well said! Rik is one of my favorite guitar players!

[@leestevens189]

Jill Gibson His voice is as strong and crystaline as when he was in his 20's & 30's. A rare thing.

[@drkaplin98]

Dave Dunlop is fantastic in his own right. Rik knew what he was doing teaming up with him. They are great together. Such a great duo. They are both great human beings too. That matters to me. I was fortunate enough to open for Rik and his band. He saw my white Marshalls and my singer told him what an inspiration Rik's playing was for me growing up. Coming off stage after the set, Rik grabbed me and told me to leave my rig up on stage, he asked me if I knew Magic Power (the encore). Being stunned I responded with, "What version? The album, or the live '82 Baltimore one?" He said, "I don't even remember that. You'll be fine." It was amazing, we did a 10-minute round robin guitar solo Between Rik, Doug, and me. This also happened to be the first date that me and my girl had. 17 years later she's still here, so I might owe Rik for more than just a great musical experience....:)

[@KomaTimeKev]

Awesome story Dan, thank you for sharing! I’ve always admired Rik as such an amazing virtuoso, who also happens to have equally amazing vocals, lyrics, such a great talent that you would hope would also be such an equally amazing human being. Good stuff.

[@vonheimlerstrudel]

Great story 😊

[@robertwest8121]

Great story man!

[@michaelkillion3441]

Just fantastic, thank you for sharing. Phenomenal playing and amazing vocals, Bravo gentleman..

[@sdingeswho]

A million thumbs up 👍, and a million Bic lighters in the air 🤩! What a great and inspirational story 😁🎸 - Rock On 🤟!

[@stumpythe2nd]

Triumph was and is one of the greatest Bands of all time. Ric Emmett very under rated musician

[@billyreynolds4749]

Triumph rules!

[@beccasardon2935]

i AGREE jAMES! Rick was sooo under rated big time! With his Lyrics, its a story.. and the guitar story. geezzz what happened to music!?

[@roach2go]

Blame Canada for that!! Too many great bands..to mention.. It would be cool to see a 1 off show even,.., This may be as close as Triumph I'll see Tanx 4 post

[@gh4121-b5n]

Man, they were a Great band.

[@jonlennon3348]

HIS VOICE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN ROCK AND ROLL PERIOD.

[@charlesdoyle7600]

Big Triumph fan. I have always loved Rik Emmett's voice and guitar playing!

[@Chevy-Guy]

Damn this brings a big smile to my face, a flood of memories to my mind and although im not an emotional guy my eyes well up with tears of happiness while I listen to it! Thanks Rik for the music. I really believe the lack of this type of music and artist is a big part of whats wrong with our younger generation today, really the world in general. Remember when we couldnt wait for one of our favorite bands new albums to come out or the announcement of their new tour dates. What talent, a lot of musicians lose a step as they get older, Rik's just gotten better!

[@steve4321able]

I'm with ya man!

[@TimJones-cb7on]

Amen....I was 13 in 1985 when I saw Triumph in concert . Totally blown away!!!

[@Tonetwisters]

This guy needs to get with Tommy Shaw. Seriously.

[@laurelwood791]

Whoa! This is exactly what I've always said, thought and hoped for! FINGERS CROSSED.

[@dianabarreras6872]

Rik has aged gracefully but good lord take a look at Tommy!! Almost 68 still sings like an angel and looks fantastic!!

[@MarkFreeman-kd2hz]

Man!!! Still love Triumph in 2019. Their music never gets old. Been listening since early 80s. Wow still sounds fresh and new. Anyone else listening feeling the way I do.👍😎🐶Me and Bell Bell think this is one of the most underrated bands ever. They get no love. I dont get it. I know they're from Canada. But they are almost as great as Rush which says alot in my book.👍😇😎🐶👍

[@BoondockRoberts]

I always believe singers should hang it up when their voices get shot. Rik sounds like he's got another 50 years in him. wow

[@andymaske6008]

2023, and this is pretty incredible. What a classic!

[@matthewkester3677]

Rik still has the chops !!

[@stephendefisher4364]

Most underrated voice ever still sounds great

[@lockedloaded1849]

The most underrated Guitarist-Singer ever!

[@Dmab661]

Tony Clifton absolutely true!

[@Dmab661]

Completely agree! It’s not an exaggeration. He really is the most underrated of all time.

[@markthomas9687]

One of the most under rated musicians of our time. Rik Emmett is incredible!!!

[@pinewaves]

Rik still has the Magic Power!

[@rday1192]

He should take Triumph back out on tour

[@stevebonds4698]

Such a fantastic voice. It hasn't aged one bit. This is what vocal talent is like.

[@accorsistudios]

HOLY crap! OK, I pressed play feeling kindof sad, thinking, how many octaves down is he going to have to start this song? What? Who on this planet after all these years can still hit notes like that? THEN... two acoustics, for a powerful song like Magic Power, they built up the tension, nailed it! I'm floored, stunned, impressed... Amazing!

[@rayflanagan9970]

Killer vocals. This song will never grow old. Love it.

[@johnnyfiveo]

rick seems like a great guy, but then again, he's Canadian so there's that. his voice still sounds like 1981. what a underrated band. saw them front row in 1985 and i thought i was gonna die from the volume of pyrotechnics going off in my face. their live shows were second to none.

[@TheBuelliganRides]

They did indeed put on a "Blinding Light Show".

[@amyevans1118]

Lucky.

[@leeaycock8602]

His voice is still golden, OMG. Recently rewatched Triumph's US Festival gig. Man was legend.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

I'm blown away. Rik sounds incredible. One of rocks most underrated vocalists.

[@cameranmanner4701]

Maybe that's the reason why he still has his vocal chops. Being under rated for decades makes you not rest on your laurels and fight the good fight and push away father time.

[@jeffjackson4150]

Is Triumph in R&R HOF? If not they should be!

[@edyboyaca1153]

He fucking nailed it. He still has an amazing voice wow

[@prd004]

I can't believe how well his voice has held up. Still sounds amazing

[@michaeldistefano7027]

Now THIS is "Classic Rock" ! Now they are trying to tell me Nirvana and RHCP are classic rock??? No chance. They are complete shit compared to this...

[@ARTll-zy1cp]

What a great version of this song. And still has that voice.... Amazing.

[@eighteesguy4036]

I remember seeing Triumph perform live during there "Allied Forces" tour. They stood out as the most talented and gifted musicians I ever witnessed. Always sounded like they were playing straight from the studio.

[@theharbinger2573]

Whenever the worlds trampling over me, this songs makes me feel better. And the last two years (2020-2022) I've needed this song a lot. Thank you Rik

[@Jbone3119]

Man his voice has held up!! Sounds Brilliant!!

[@paullunsford8831]

I am 56 yrs. old, woke at 5 a.m. and this song was on my mind. Singing on the way to take a leak. This song or one of Triumphs great songs, is always what is still rocking in my head to this very day. And my girl can't figure out why I wake up singing especially when I am as sick as I am. I missed this Darryls House show, but I will find it. Triumph was a highly underrated band. 3 bad ass musicians putting out all that sound, simply incredible ! And Rick still has that voice at his age ? Simply gifted, and it didn't go to waste. That's obvious Rick, if your reading this ? 39 years later from when I first heard Triumph, and I am waking to your music in my head ? It's obviously still in my heart !!! Because my head has seen its better days ! Great acoustical version and voice ? Spot on brother.. Long live Rick Emmett !

[@HitDog42]

His voice is so Amazing!!

[@rickyfargason8859]

He still has the magic power of music. ❤️

[@vsenefsky]

His pipes are as clear as they were 30+ years ago. Amazing!!!!

[@theotherrobzombie]

NAILED IT! Took me back 36 yrs! Amazing!

[@zaenkmus]

So great to check in after a year and see that it has doubled it's views and that people are catching on to this magic performance! When I saw this I was captivated and kept watching it...

[@drewfitz7861]

I was thinking the same thing. I wish I was still of all those things.

[@sherrylynne8836]

Nailed it is right! How the heck are people sitting around in a 'pub' like there's something not amazing happening? I'd be dancing and freaking out! Jeeeez people. Let's move it! Live a little.

[@brianlund7822]

Took me back to 83 seeing them at the World series of rock at county Stadium in Milwaukee. He played a half hour guitar solo.

[@Srpb929]

the guy never got his just due imo......hes a freaking legend in my eyes

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Agreed. And Gil Moore was dumb af to let him get away. Silly to insist outside writers create songs for Gil to sing, when they had such a stud in Rik Emmett writing bangers for them. And I'm not dissing Gil's vocals here...he was amazing too. But dang, to piss off your bandmate and primary singles writer? Not a smart move. I always hear Rik say in tht one interview of how Triumph was all Gil's band, so that pretty much tells the story.

[@vetb882]

Good GOD he still sounds the same😲🧐🤔🤩🤗😎💪🏻✝️💪🏾🔥💖 Still fighting the good fight @Rick Emmett

[@GrenadeMotorsports]

If I could have only one vocal sound- it would be Rik Emmett in Triumph's Heyday. And today. Fuuuck.

[@kennycab3374]

I hate getting old.

[@schuberttim]

Since the only antidote to growing old is dying young, I've learned to live with it. Remember, it's always better to be looking down at the green than to be looking up at the brown.

[@johncrowe5164]

You're Doing it Wrong then..I Do Wish I Knew then What I Know Now But Whataya Gonna Do?

[@techguy3373]

A true Canadian talent. Been saying for 30 years how way underrated he was. To this day all those Triumph songs still sound fresh and alive👍

[@johnniec2861]

Too bad Rush was the much more Publicized 3 man Power Group From Canada because Triumph put on one hell of a show in the early 80s and Rik was bad ass on the guitar :)

[@lyncarson5270]

Love Rik Emmett's voice

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Rik Emmett's guitar teacher was also my guitar teacher in music college in Toronto in the 80's; the late Peter Harris.

[@chriswhitten7986]

one of the greatest rock voices(and bands) ever! if i had a buckett list,,,,hearing rick sing live would be at the top!!! wow,,you still have a fantastic voice!!!

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Seen these guys back in the early 80's at sam Houston colosseum, Houston Texas.

[@mrnumbskull1]

Excellent! loved this song when it first came out and still enjoy it now. Rik's voice sound like a blast from the 80's

[@stevencooper3334]

This guy's been a rock and roller all his life. An honest dude never let drugs and alcohol get in his way. He has done it the right way. Now he's in his 60s and I'm sure he's a cool Grandpa

[@sampowellmusic]

He’s still got that magic power

[@gode9855]

For a minute there life was pretty fucking good

[@alanrowe-sj3wp]

Ok. Brought me to tears. This guy is a true musician. Saw him at the US festival California, look it up. Love you man

[@jthoen61]

Omg how could anyone not like this? Rik Emmett is a legend. He sounds great.

[@ATOMICROBOT667]

Such an amazing artist, Triumph will always be one of my favorite bands!

[@FreedomZealot]

What amazes me about Rik Emmett is that he manages to sing nearly in Geddy Lee's range without falsetto - *and* he is an immensely accomplished lead guitarist, as well.

[@davidjorgensen877]

Actually, he and Geddy have virtually the same vocal range - or had, I should say, as Ged stopped reaching for those crazy notes from the early albums quite a few years ago, while Rik in this video still sounds like he can hit the range from his youth with ease. Geddy's highest note on a studio recording is a Bb5 in "Cygnus X-1", while Rik actually hits a B5 on a couple of tunes ("Big Lie" and "Cool Down"). For some reason, though, classic Geddy sounds higher than Rik, even when they're singing the same note. I would say it has to do with their respective combination of singing style and vocal timbre - Rik's sound tends to be less dramatic, but fuller and more rounded, which makes it come across as less intense than Geddy's. It's that intensity that makes Geddy sound higher than Rik when, in fact, they have pretty much the same upper range.

[@truttman]

This guy is fucking killing it, still.

[@RayFromLA1]

our whole lives... these songs... that magic power, fighting the good fight... oh Canada...

[@FloydMaxwell]

Tears streaming...

[@Del-Scent]

Wow!! Very impressed in Rik's sound today!!! He hasn't missed a beat!!! One of my favorite all time songs!! For a few minutes while the song played I felt young again!!!

[@marys3260]

I discovered Triumph after discovering Rik's solo stuff. I love it all.

[@kathyortiz9509]

Rik still has it!!!♡♡♡

[@cheryllynncolee4740]

Kathy Ortiz hell yea he does!!! Hey Kathey Ortizwe r friends on fb !!!

[@cheryllynncolee4740]

Does anyone look at these u tube vids anymore?

[@geraldraylesley288]

Rick has still got IT! Gerald lesley

[@geraldraylesley288]

Rick has still got! He was the driving force from Triumph

[@gregseed311]

i remember!

[@taraj387]

Rik Emmett you are as awesome now as you were back in the day...I love your voice!!!! Youre fantastic

[@Hornadayfan]

All these years later and he can still hit the notes that left me shortly after puberty.

[@michaelganovski7077]

amazing

[@dew14505]

all their songs has this wonder ful 'positive' vibe.

[@ss_whole]

Rik still has his awesome voice, Triumph was maybe the most underrated rock band of all time.

[@rjstevensjr68]

you are so right. i think they got lumped in with hair metal and they where so much better then that. especially rik.

[@tonymarinelli7303]

Maybe? They definitely are one of the most underrated bands of all time.

[@paulbarnette7668]

Saw Triumph at the '83 US festival, they were my favorite band that day

[@RaymondBCrisp]

I hear everyone say that. Sadly, i was a bit young to go see concerts in 1983, so I missed out.

[@christinalunderman]

wow...look at him...still cute and sounds just the same...age means nothing kids ; D

[@TheAtlantadj]

To the 86 people who gave this a thumbs down: get lost!

[@dalewright7908]

Probably Jonas Brothers fans ... or some crap

[@wolfslynx8118]

I am child of 80s meaning HS 84-88. What happened to music? This Survivor, Journey all these great songs written by the artists, sung and instruments played by the artists, no protools crap or stage theatrics, and I feel good listening to them not depressed. Frisson is actual term think. Yes I am old, but damn We had some great music in late 70s and 80s.

[@Darkfatheroftheuniverse]

Der Mann ist unglaublich gut.....Ich liebe Triumph. Grüße aus Deutschland

[@douglaslally156]

I like how he mentioned Pete Townsend. Rik's style is obviously influenced by the Townsend signature rapid strum. Nice homage.

[@SuperGaleford]

Douglas Lally his singing voice too

[@porousorificePilot]

I wonder if Rick has covered any Yes songs. I wonder if John Anderson has covered any Triumph songs.

[@spuds6423]

I saw Rik and Dave do this song in Syracuse a few years back and about two dozen girls ( okay, women in their 40's -50's) rush the stage to dance...Rik was a bit surprised but seemed to marvel at himself that he in his mid 60's still could get women to do things like that! :)

[@powderedmeat6275]

I don’t mind saying it Rik Emmett is Triumph. Gil and Mike knew it

[@countrygal0831]

Omg I have always been a huge fan of Rik's voice. I can't believe he can still do that. Wowee! And the little Pete Townshend reference - love it!

[@benwalstrom4342]

Wow! All I can say is holy shit!

[@helenhighwater2254]

This made me cry like a baby. He just keeps getting better.

[@paulya1269]

Get Triumph back out on tour again please. Never saw them live, and have always regretted it. Rik’s voice still A1!

[@steve4321able]

With his voice absolutely perfect and his guitar skills still good, this would be the most amazing tour to date. I think he should grow his hair out to his shoulders and lose the glasses too. They can make this happen!

[@masterbluesrockguitar4966]

I would like to say something that's been forming in my head for quite some time. This performance made it much clearer to me. Without wanting to be disrespectful, we are living in an age where the "wannabe's" have taken over, they are getting attention, they are getting careers out of youtube and social media. Now, when you listen to a great artist perform a great song like that you kind of wonder "why did I spend so much time watching mediocrity?" People talking about how to write music when they hardly write themselves, people playing like this hero or the other. And you get caught up with it cause it's so easy. Instead of making music, musicians nowadays are making videos of talking about making music or teaching how other musicians do it!! It's like we are walking backwards, very confusing to me....

[@markdasilva4552]

Rik still sounds great. Great band.

[@georgeleinberger8670]

He has no right to sound this good at this age!

[@robinreimer7893]

Love it ❤

[@kristianjohnson8787]

Just wow...all I can say is wow.

[@fieldfairy9845]

Jesus Christ his voice better than 99.9% of today’s pop stars

[@johncarusone5635]

Awesome performance! Now let's hear it for Canadian made Godin guitars....

[@thomaspreston33]

Soooo under rated! Rik's voc's, his range, could easily compare to Freddie Mercury of Queen and Brad Delp of Boston.... Unbelievable talent! And the guy rips a rhythm and lead guitar at the same time!! Triumph was truly a gem of Rock n Roll!! 😎 🎸 Rik's lyrics and message in his song writing were very spiritual with a Christian message, Fight The Good Fight, Solitary Man, etc... He was Christian Rock, before there was Christian Rock... much like Kansas and their influence in song writing messages.

[@Rougarou2023]

…I’m crying because those were such happy times for me….not this fkin BS of today.

[@musiclessonsoakville]

Wow as a diehard Triumph fan, you sing this better now than you ever did back in the day in my opinion. This is beautiful!

[@AnonContributor]

Rik was awesome. Apparently still is, even if this was 7 or 8 years ago. Dad Rik rules!

[@dougsydnes5418]

Dang!! This was so fantastic!! Unbelievable voice!!

[@rhearoofe202]

Thank you Rik Emmett. It feels like my brain just got rubbed with the best smelling lotion ever! You and your band have delighted the life of me!

[@kentanch2601]

Triumph was the most underrated but Best Canadian Rock power trio ever ...shots fired

[@williamspropertymaintenanc5570]

As a Canadian He's a legend here They sound great I'm actually blown away All these years later and sounds amazing

[@evenmix1466]

Rim Emmet ,Is FUCKING AWESOME !!

[@13coyote13]

Gotta love it, they're playing Canadian Made Godin Guitars.