Rachel Flowers - Boston - Foreplay/Long Time @NAMM 2015

Video from Paul Boothroyd of Rachel Flowers covering Boston's Foreplay/Long Time. Rachel also played it for Dave Lawrence at Hawaii Public Radio. • Rachel Flowers Forepla...

[@razzledingle]

When you hear someone performing the song solo like this, you realize not only what great talent it takes to play the piece correctly, but also what a remarkable composition this was in the first place. Bravo!

[@PianoSoulos]

Thanks for pointing out the obvious Ron... ;)

[@yoursola]

@@PianoSoulos Sometimes the obvious is so easily missed..........................

[@fw1421]

On top of this Rachel’s blind. Amazing musician!❤️❤️❤️

[@michmat77]

Well said! Btw I saw your face somewhere!

[@sammencia7945]

That's why so few ELP cover bands. You need Keith Emerson and he was the best or 2nd best Rock keyboardist....and a Moog...and the technician to keep it in tune.

[@jeanbisson]

Wow, amazing performance, queen of multitasking, all this from a girl who is totally blind. She did not miss a note, my heart goes out to her, again a fantastic job.

[@generalzod7959]

As someone who can see, I can say it is pretty amazing to see as well as hear. I would compare it to the keyboard version of eddie van halen's eruption solo in terms of it's difficulty.

[@artysanmobile]

Not to take away from her skill one single bit, even sighted musicians don’t depend on sight very much to master their instrument. It is muscle memory, practice, and feel that fully run that engine of mastery. By the time you’ve looked for confirmation, it’s too late anyway.

[@DavidLindes]

@@artysanmobile Indeed. This is why I have such an issue with touch-screens as a human-computer interface paradigm... granted, there's a degree to which even these can be used by folks without sight... just... sighted or no, they can't be used with the same deftness as something that has physical shape and consistency and feedback the way the keys and knobs and such on these keyboards present themselves.

[@jansmitowiczauthor78]

@@artysanmobile I'm a classical pianist, and I very much use sight to confirm positioning even on pieces I've played hundreds of times.

[@jansmitowiczauthor78]

@@generalzod7959 Do you know what key it's in?

[@alexandermccarthy]

I could hear the drums kick in, and saw that huge grin as she realised she absolutely nailed it. What an amazing performance!

[@SternLX]

I was playing the whole drum riff in my head 1st time I watched this. The I put it on again while sitting at my drums and pretended I was jamming with Rachel. :D

[@mattwaters6987]

She nails it! 🎹👍😊

[@richardmiller191]

I totally agree and am right there with you. I was playing the air drums while I was watching!

[@majwilsonlion]

i was hearing the hi-hat: titititititititititititititi !!!

[@tomvance8522]

I can’t open a pill bottle with both eyes open. This woman is amazing.

[@jad1079]

Tom, come on bro.

[@tomvance8522]

@Marty's 4x4 this woman is blind and can make all of this amazing music. I can’t open a bottle with both eyes open.

[@speed6725]

@@tomvance8522 lol

[@csn583]

Yup, basically a Tom trying to open a can on a deserted island when Jerry has the can-opener situation over here.

[@Twin_solo_az]

I’d never heard of Rachel Flowers until just now so I did an internet search and wow. What a special, singular talent. What a gift.

[@brianpaine1749]

Wait until you hear her play Keith Emerson’s complicated and energy filled compositions (as played by Emerson, Lake and Palmer)...and she can’t look at her fingers or the keyboard. Phenomenal!!

[@timsteryt]

Right there with you. That was pretty damned amazing. Looks like I have some homework to do too. Yay. 😊

[@snap403]

I’m so ordinary!!! Not an athlete, not smart, and not a musician! Guess that’s why I’m watch KZbin at 1130 at night! Glad I did.. thank you for the video.

[@picksalot1]

I only discovered her videos a few days ago. What a joyous talent and inspiration!

[@DabsDad]

quite possibly one of the most underrated and unknown musicians in the world. She is simply a phenomenon! Unreal prog goddess.

[@Chaomhainn]

Tom Scholtz masterpiece rocked by a young lady with sight impairment . She's seeking a job for a Boston tribute band and why not ? She has a special gift undeniablely . 04/21/2022

[@DylansPen]

The smile on her face, she loves playing and it shows, she is fantastic.

[@timd7782]

I honestly think she may be the purest and most technically perfect keyboard player I have ever heard.

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Funny there are no guitars in the video, but I heard them a clear as day. The heart provides the blood. The lungs the air. The soul the music.

[@andycanable5076]

I could hear the drums too! Weird!

[@jonathancschwarz]

Amen Brother

[@byrnc927]

My opinion, one of the top five great Rock songs of all time. When I hear Long Time I am 19 again. What a fantastic summer we had with this song as a backdrop! Tom Schotz would be so proud of this talent.

[@bigdambluesband6295]

Rachel is a very good guitarist also but she is not playing one here, all done on keyboards.

[@doug36fresh]

Tolstoy said "Music is the shorthand of emotion."

[@cmccarthy]

While playing this piece is impressive by itself, watching her manipulate all of the tone and volume controls at the same time was particularly awesome.

[@sammyvh11]

This solo blew me away in 77 and still does in 2021......BRAVO

[@macski6924]

Dont ya just love to see her Smiling as she plays though...

[@luckyvet]

TO newcomers: She is blind and autistic. A savant.

[@anuteamsterium]

There's joy in making music. And if there's not, why bother?

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Don Macski . . Yes Don, I sure do. I often feel quite tearful seeing this joy within her. Like her playing, it touches me.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

CV . . Blind yes, I'm not so sure about the rest. . You may be right, but I just see her as a Musician. One with God given talent

[@lowdown4651]

Don Macski she is sooo beautiful love that smile it's sweet, thank u Rachel.

[@briancote9218]

Just listening to her, I can hear all the other instruments playing along ! Simply AMAZING !!!

[@RUHDD4HVN]

Brian Cote......BINGO!!!!

[@brinsonharris9816]

And Brad Delp belting it out. She’s a one girl orchestra.

[@bobg2926]

Us too

[@frankspikes4867]

I would love to jam with her. I play drums to. This chick is rad!!

[@kemibe]

What's funny is that everyone seems to agree that the sound of the organ compels the "sound" of the other instruments. Yet when you listen to various backing tracks, it doesn't work that way in reverse, even though in the native Boston version you'd swear the guitars and drums practically drown out the organ; it just sounds like someone riffing a deft but not especially striking sequence power chords. The whole song is so masterfully produced that the whole is like five times the sum of the individual parts. I figure I have about three more months of an hour a day of practice before I can play this quasi-perfectly at the required rate of 9 notes per second. (At half-speed, it sounds like something from "Twin Peaks.") And if you miss even one of those notes playing this song solo, it's as bad as hitting a wrong note and makes a huge dent in the overall performance. When you get to the parts played as chords, it almost feels like you get a short nap as a reward for just getting there.

[@finscreenname]

Wow when you separate it out Tom wrote an amazing stand alone piece and she preformed well.

[@campbellfiles9019]

I'm amazed at the exactness

[@tory1831]

I watched this because I love Boston. I did not know she was blind. She is amazing.Wow.

[@malquid3811]

I always said this was the best intro to any song. Hands down.

[@CineSoar]

3:20 "Ma'am, if you're not going to make a purchase, I'm going to have to ask you to leave the store." :D

[@AdamBorseti]

Lol "I'll take 1 of each then, pony tail.

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

😂🤣

[@davesims7917]

😂😂😂

[@daw162]

the smile is golden. When you realize she's not seeing someone and smiling just as a reaction, but because of the thrill of performing itself.

[@kenleonard7697]

As a piano player, that is one very challenging piece by one the greatest keyboardist in rock history

[@timd7782]

She is simply heavenly perfect. Both technically and rhythmically.

[@stevesalisbury8206]

One of the most talented keyboardist alive today.

[@scarycrazymann]

She's blind too. Which is just freaking amazing.

[@alstewart3540]

@@scarycrazymann woah shes blind? what the hell. I have working two eyes and this song is hard as shit to play

[@awaken77]

@@alstewart3540 im learning for couple of years... still far from perfection

[@richardvanry9000]

No less an eminence than Keith Emerson thought so, too.

[@woeizme]

She also plays flute, fretless bass (search for her playing Jaco’s ‘Portrait of Tracy’), guitar (vid of her jamming with Dweezil Zappa)… she is a phenomenon.

[@Ralph2]

The joy she feels through her entire body just really....it really gets to me ♥

[@backroads6695]

God Bless you, Rachel.....if I ever got a new band together, you're the girl I would want on the keys!

[@richardmiller191]

Absolutely! Not only her talent, but her energy and enthusiasm would totally light up the band!

[@JayG-oyecomova]

Pure soul playing!! She is wonderful. Exactly as he played it.

[@JohnTurner313]

I totally expected the drums to kick in. This was great to watch and to hear!

[@topfuelfan]

Seriously, This should have millions of views. Boston was my first live concert show in 1976 and Rachel just nails it with perfect time, tempo and feeling. Wow! fun to watch.

[@kyles5513]

I just discovered this girl and she just might be the most musicaly talented person in the world. And she's blind and she gets uncontrollably excited after every song she plays. She is truly amazing.

[@stevenrodriguez9655]

Her channel has under 30k subscribers. I’ve been following her at least 10 years. Makes me sick! She should have millions, but people would rather pour their attention into mindless influencer garbage. Rachel deserves the world for keeping this music alive and well.

[@robertgrant4501]

@@stevenrodriguez9655 Yes she does. She is such a talented person.

[@58steve]

boston was my first concert also in 76. saw them in boston at the old boston garden. great show. met the band at a record signing before brad died. he was nice to talk to

[@mrtonyo1965]

1976 my sophomore year at Ohio State, and Boston performed a mile down the road. They were insane, and saw them 6 more times. Best debut album of all time

[@mi.dogman4438]

What a great interpretation of a great classic piece. I love her smile when she’s dialing in the different sounds. Her smile gives it away when she NAILS both sound and technique. What a brilliant musician she is!!!!

[@kathysullivan1390]

Rachel Flowers...You are an inspiration to all of us musicians. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@dieselbourbon3728]

I watch this at least once a year and it's great every time.

[@chuckdriver8269]

I felt this deeply and heard all the other instruments echo in my head from memory. You were open and receiving transmission. Brava! 🎹 🇺🇸

[@antonnym214]

Rachel is very, very gifted and obviously put in a boatload of work on this! Power to her! All good wishes.

[@rodmandealerman3297]

The first vinyl I ever purchased. Boston's 1st and 2nd albums. Peace of Mind is tied with Signs by the 5 Man Electrical Band for my #1 favorite songs. Her performance brings tears of joy to my eyes. Let them flow.....

[@darrencole1387]

One of the greatest pieces of music ever created by mankind

[@twigtoomooninnovationz]

... just to see the joy in her is wonderful, her musical prowess is a double dose of delectable deliciousness !!! ...

[@timd7782]

I am just a hack piano player but in my opinion, she may be one of the best technical keyboard players of all time. She has it all. Perfection on the keys but soul too.

[@gooberthoreau]

The fact that people are blown away by this piece, and then you realize the guy who wrote it and performed it originally is actually known for being an outstanding guitar player and not an organ player at all (not to even mention his production and technical genius). Tom Scholtz is just a crazy talented man, and maybe above all, an amazing songwriter.

[@neechee5150]

@gooberthoreau Tom auditioned to join Barry's band as a keyboard/organ player in 1969/1970. Tom was always known first as a keyboard/organ player. His guitar playing came afterwards.. In addition, on the record Barry is covering all electric rhythm guitar parts on Foreplay and Long Time and Barry is playing all of the leads on Long Time as well as the huge power chords in Long Time.

[@Wyattbodenheimerofficial]

@@neechee5150Tom founded the band not Barry

[@neechee5150]

@@Wyattbodenheimerofficial and as I never said or implied that Tom did not found Boston what is your point? Tom has constantly either ignored, omitted or greatly minimized the contributions of others to this record and in doing so Tom only makes himself look like a petty, ungrateful man with a titanic sized ego

[@Betterifitsfree]

... and she's blind? RESPECT! 🤯

[@michaellinner7772]

To be fair the keyboard isn't moving so it's not that super amazing.

[@thegoldenpanther6986]

@@michaellinner7772 I bet you couldn't do it with sight, never mind being blind.

[@johnbridgman4310]

IMO this is some of Rachel's best work - not just the playing or her obvious enjoyment of the music, but this is by far the best solo arrangement of the songs that I have heard.

[@pg1171]

DAMN GIRL! I don't need the guitar parts. I can hear them in my head! WOW!!!! Amazing! Perfect! Thank you! You could take Tom's place, so that he could concentrate on his guitar parts! You need to be in Boston!

[@hubkirkpatrick9603]

What a delight to find this amazing musician. Like others, I could hear the rest of the band kicking in, I half expected to see Boston members stepping up and plugging in. Rachael, you are gifted. Thank you for sharing your gift with me.

[@ZERO_O7X]

NAMM gets lit every year. ❤️ I'm in tears watching that performance.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

What an amazing woman you are. I'm an old man of 66. . Saw and heard Keith Emerson when he played with the Nice, in Coventry town hall in the 50's. Pink Floyd were the warm up band, and Jimi Hendrix was top of the bill. Later I worked at nights, first as a roadie, then as a sound engineer. No one's music touched me like Jimi did. . . Till I heard you thru KZbin Rachel. There is something so human in your playing. You have given me a great joy. . . and I am so thankful, both to you, and the support and encouragement of your Mom, for making that happen. Sleep easy lovely lady X

[@aa3nk]

Do you hear Little Wing underneath the rest of it?

[@neilgordon8145]

I saw that tour too! Included the Tremeloes and Soft Machine too! I was a regular at Nice concerts up and down the country, and feature on the cover of the Fairfield Hall concert LP!

[@Stu-SB]

60s not the 50s

[@davidwatson9755]

But Jimi was not blind! Show some respect to Rachel! If someone else was your "favourite", then go tell everyone on some other posting! Oddball!

[@keithshwalbe6981]

@@davidwatson9755 . . Rachel and her Mom are friends of mine, and have been for a long time. There's nothing "oddball" about sharing memories David. Its sad that you wish to insult me

[@bobsmith9155]

she brings tears to my eyes.

[@zinzoome]

Arguably the most challenging organ intros of the rock era and she nailed it! Mind blowing to watch and listen to - Thank you Rachel!

[@TheTravelersTravels]

Wow, beautiful and super talented!👏👏

[@joshuaswannmusic6462]

She truly has the joy of music in her heart and soul.

[@louiscornale5667]

Outstanding

[@GiveSic]

This song just sounds like an endurance exercise, can't imagine playing it.

[@imanalien6461]

Why am I crying?

[@mattleemattlee123]

+Chuck Turner Rachel and her music have that effect on people, incl. me.

[@imanalien6461]

+mattlteemattlee123 Yes, such an incredible talent that transcends what is normal. She is touched by God. I love her beautiful smile and effortless playing. I've discovered so many more gems that Rachel has created.

[@defhoez449]

Maybe for the same reason I did...I've got bad shoulder issues which keeps me from practicing too much piano, so this was inspiring to see someone with issues much greater than mine go out and kick ass! I won't complain about it again after seeing this.

[@brucel.6078]

Chuck Turner omg me too!!! Lol

[@awaken77]

Because she can replace the whole ELP ?

[@Aleboy40]

That Was Awesome,evry note ! Bravo Rachel 🎹🎹🎹🎹💐💐🌸🌼🌺💐

[@nellysagundo6634]

What a great performance and talent! Bravo, Rachel!❤

[@singsang9460]

Rachel playing fantastic ! Love her style.

[@toddbarrow3613]

That was amazing!!! Such a true talent and beautiful soul!

[@colinmcfadyen2230]

Really? 83 people didn't like this performance? WTF would make them give a like? Inconceivable!

[@pcdubya]

I remember seeing the album in 1976 at 10 years old, just as exciting to hear today

[@kansasisaband]

All feel...remember, she's blind! What an amazing talent. Thank you Rachel.

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

I was lucky enough to see Boston play live once in the 80's Their song list might not be a numerous as some bands but the quality far surpasses quantity any day. Played so well by someone not even born when it was released. Brava.

[@davidbee8178]

WOW it's 2022 - WHAT have I been missing ??? THIS is TALENT!

[@allen_p]

She is constantly making adjustments while playing. Incredible.

[@MillerGenuineDraft1980]

She’s Awesome!!! That keyboard has a great Hammond B3 sound

[@Cigarsnguitars]

She is fabulous. I remember seeing videos of her many years ago and my jaw dropped. Just an incredible talent.

[@crabbinmoose8583]

Who ever said there is no God obviously doesn't know the maker of this awesome woman! There are very few things in this world that amaze me anymore..... but the skill and sheer joy she has for replicating this fine piece of music, just blows me away. As a person who has seen Boston play this very same song live, this little girl with extra-sensory capabilities made it extra spectacular. Just awesome! When she hit the sustain on the lead in to longtime I could literally hear the sweeping echo sounds and feel the walking bass drum getting louder

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Great to see such a young one playing classic rock!

[@progx8679]

Amazing as always !!! What a shining light she is ...... I always feel better after watching her pay .. so much joy. : D

[@lcee6592]

There are some things in life that are truly impressive. This young lady is way beyond that. Let’s start with incredible and go from there…

[@cedricproper5256]

Goosebumps. This woman knows what she's doing!

[@rocketmann8333]

wow!! Boston will ALWAYS be my favorite Group! This young lady is incredible with ability beyond human! How awesome is the mind and the mind that made it!

[@gw5309]

This and "Lazy" are probably the most two iconic organ solos of the ' 70's. She is just AWESOME

[@bossfan49]

I'm always blown away by David Sancious' solo on Springsteen's "Kitty's Back".

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Jaw Dropping Experience. That was freaking awesome Ms.Flowers.

[@wildrosecece]

Okay who all started singing the words, and smiling too! The joy in her face is unreal.

[@thetoolmat8632]

Spectacular!!! Just amazing and awesome! - then it brought tears to my eyes, no really, because I look as old as the guys watching!! - and realized I was a young man errr kid really just digging the heck out of this tune and Rock and Roll way back then…. Aw yes “Art is long, and Time is fleeting” - Henry Wadsworth was spot on…Rock On!

[@misek6770]

You're amazing and talented Rachel. I love Boston. I love you and your music.

[@modularmuse]

I wore out that first Boston album, and 'Long Time' was my fave. What a talented woman Rachel is, I love her Keith Emerson stuff too, impressive.

[@vinniebarusa]

BlaBlog101 it was my first cassette and it had to be replaced twice.

[@arthouston7361]

This is a fairly good proof of something that I have felt for my entire life in music, and that is, people see music in their minds. It's not the realm of "outside" vision. As Stevie Wonder put it, it's an "inner vision." I was also very entertained by the fact that there are a bunch of guys watching and listening with rapt attention, who are my age, and who remember when that album came out......and the music is being played by a young woman who wasn't even born that week!!!

[@michaelkaus8128]

TREMENDOUS musician. Talent, beauty and sweetness. She is a true gift to the music world and the world in general. Mike.

[@Fakename70]

Man, if you ain’t smilin’ right now... I don’t know...

[@doninmichigan]

I love this miraculously talented girl, she's my hero!

[@michaelkaus8128]

She's a marvel! Don't have a clue what I would do with THIS much talent!

[@DoktorDamage]

The joy on her face speaks VOLUMES. Rachel is so GIFTED !!! :)

[@BG-xq5jg]

She performed that so extraordinary I swear I heard the rest of the band playing along and then the vocals just popped in out of nowhere... very well done great respect for your talent🙏🙏🙏

[@pg1171]

IKR!! I could hear the vocals and guitar parts playing in my head...

[@randydogs61]

She nailed it. its that simple!!!

[@christalbert722]

If only I could up-click this again and again. Every time I watch it I smile and wish I'd been there.

[@darrininverarity4297]

This gave me goosebumps,she is very talented.

[@indowntime1966]

Being blind makes no difference with the heart of music. Wow, got me all teared up.

[@Nukeboy93]

This was awesome! I'm a guitar player and was playing along in my head....

[@chadlondo8727]

im about to cry about how much fun shes having absolutely nailing this

[@timd7782]

Rachel Flowers is a one-in-a-million player. The touch, the rhythm, the best left hand bass of anyone ever - she has it all! She touches my heart every time I hear her.

[@tommeytommey2742]

Absolutely amazing!

[@keeferdog5617]

WAITING FOR THE DRUMS N GUITARS TO “KICK-IN”.........

[@Iamtheskidoostig]

keeferdog a million times - like

[@keeferdog5617]

KONG Absolutely King Kong!!!!

[@Betterifitsfree]

If you listen carefully, you can almost hear it.

[@geetarguy777]

Primetime TV couldn’t write a better cliffhanger

[@headshotsongs9465]

And grand piano.

[@Midimann64]

What a Great Performance. To find any Switch at the Keyboard while doing so well. Unbelieveable.

[@michaelsoto5542]

And she obviously LOVES what she's playing! It's a performance not just the right notes. No mic? No problem! She sings anyway just for the sheer joy of doing the song. OUTSTANDING! And you guys listening do know that she's kickin' bass also right?

[@mattwertin]

Its been such a long time,I think I should be going yeaah

[@billville111]

Great example of how excellent timing, feel and energy can make a riff into a mind-blowing experience @ 2:14

[@EwetoobSucks]

It never ceases to make me happy watching this !

[@johnnybgood8779]

You know there’s always that sixth sense for the gifted. She’s wonderful. Boston.

[@shadygrady65]

Excellent, Ms. Flowers. Ear candy for our minds in bountiful notes of pleasure.

[@BurtonBoyz715]

Again...AMAZING... missing the 1970's ...

[@fz0gtg]

I hear Sib and Fran clear as day! Great job Rachel love her passion and joy at the end!

[@wildnites558]

.....and Barry.

[@Booger6995]

As always. Rachel kicks butt.

[@mattsharpe2861]

Freaking awesome!!! You go girl!!!

[@anthonymitchell9793]

One Of the single most talented musicians out there.

[@ericlindal8008]

What a talented young woman. Great job Rachel.

[@stoneblue1795]

Chills.