RAY MANZAREK-RIDERS ON THE STORM

[@EliasIak2011]

Thank you all for the comments.. Thank you Mr Ray Manzarek for this Video ...Rest In Peace ... But the biggest thanks for the doors and their music!! Legendary Band

[@wicketandfriendsparody8068]

EliasIak2011 thanks for posting this:) I’m glad Ray made this... It’s great hearing his take, narration and history of this song... I have a unused Doors of the 21st century ticket before they changed the name:/ RIP RAY and Jim

[@paulmanson253]

Looking at his hands, I am so glad arthritis did not get him before he passed. Life can be all too cruel. He remained cheerful,upbeat and optimistic. Tells even the tragic bits in such a fashion that he clearly prefers to stay with the good memories. Working with a "functional" alcoholic must have had nightmarish moments. Yet he does not dwell on that. Good stuff.

[@jamesmcleod5545]

Music is not what it used to be it's to commercialized the art and feeling and creativity has gone to the way side

[@golfhound]

Thank you for posting! My favorite song by the Doors. I would've loved to hear a 20 minute version of this song. It is so mystical, you don't even need drugs to get spaced out on it. That was Ray's magic.

[@danjf1]

You gotta Love Jim,, but man, Ray was a very talented musician. RIP

[@oliverpearson1577]

Watching a craftsman at work is one of humankind's simplest pleasures.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

***** probably my favorite Doors song. And Ray is on my all time favorite keyboard players list, along with Emerson and Lord. (RIP Ray and Jon). And what is remarkable is that he used a Farfisa organ (I had one as a teenager when I played in bands). Farfisa organs were the mainstream organs before the Hammonds. Farfisa were nowhere as versatile a keyboard. To do what he did using the keyboards available at the time is testament to his abilities and talent. And he also played the bass lines while soloing - incredible)))) (He had the finger bass keyboard from Fender).

[@la196]

jim massa yeah, playing the bass lines along with the soloing was an unbelievable talent:) Even to play bass lines and sing lead vocals takes full attention but to do what Ray did was really something.

[@alextirrellRI]

jim massa . . To be accurate, Ray played a Vox Continental, and then a G101 Gibson Kalamazoo. Similar to a Farfisa, indeed--they are all transistor organs.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Alex Tirrell Really? How interesting. I was not aware of this. It sure sounded like a Farfisa to me because his organ sounded exactly like the Farfisa I played (before I went with Hammonds). He was such a good player, that no matter what he played on, he would have sounded superb - very tasteful solos, phrasing and so forth)) Thanks for the clarification. Cheers))

[@diegoibarrabasurto9424]

+jim massa just watch The Doors+Eddie Vedder, he plays a Casio but it sounds nice even whit that

[@euanadamson3641]

The way he casually explains how they came up with one of the greatest songs of all time is mesmerising

[@eyeoftheneedle1116]

It is just normal after all.

[@evansgate]

It's a very good song, I wouldn't call it one of the greatest. Once you have heard a minute of it you have heard the entire song

[@robocock475]

Honest to God, if Cancer didn't claim this man, he would've definitely got Dementia because if his above average IQ would've shriveled up his brain with old age

[@jimsonjohnson3761]

Certainly not even in the top 1000

[@Meneervdberg]

Certainly top 10 greatest songs of all time

[@RetroPlus]

One of the best 10 minutes i've ever spent on KZbin

[@TheBossssssssssss]

Agreed👍🏻

[@borisos9832]

So much better than playing that game before sleeping (I'm addicted). Now I'll listen with more appreciation to Riders on the Storm.

[@stasyaksa1411]

For sure Mate

[@michagiedrojc5513]

Give that 50min. So You can listen 5 times.

[@carlosmoranespino2533]

Agreed

[@rynhxxx]

I love it when he says “add some jazz to it make it dark” sets the epitome of my vibe of the song somehow

[@crimsonclover5399]

The fact that The Doors didn't have bass player, because Ray played bass line on keyboard says all. Multitasking at highest level.

[@rkang6531]

Kinda like JPJ, who used to play with both hands on the keyboard and both feet on the foot pedals

[@jamiegrubb3653]

@@rkang6531 who are you referring to?

[@rkang6531]

@@jamiegrubb3653 John Paul Jones, from Led Zeppelin. He's a multi instrument extraordinaire

[@PennyZalaback-bh7by]

❤

[@Cowdog1]

Wow... I didn't know that. That's very interesting. 😮

[@rapturereadyyt]

Ray didn't realize that he was a genius. To Ray, everything was just obvious.

[@nidikos526]

Absolutely, no music such theirs can be made anymore..!!!

[@Ocidad]

can someone suggested me a band/some band sounds like the doors??

[@arrongoldberg697]

Polish blood. I don’t have too explain nothing more.

[@nationalgeo2191]

It’s a good song. Idk about genius though

[@kevinkram9260]

These guys made history because they were in their own league. Only the Doors played like the Doors. They helped open the doors to the World of Rock and Roll. They were new, they were a fresh taste of music that No One Experimented with Yet! At that time. Now days, everyone wants to produce more like so and so's band. No one has the interest to be Unique and have their own music, their own style, their own sound. Someone needs to bring back the sound of music like the Doors!

[@mattdickey2717]

The way he goes back and forth between story telling, mapping out the song changes, and singing is the best one man show I've ever seen. Wish videos like this existed for all Doors songs.

[@jaimeacosta6846]

Agree! Saw him solo, it was fantastic! Always found the musicians explanation of the music's origin much more enjoyable than the song itself!

[@jaimeacosta6846]

Yup! Was truly the head of the group, as far as what he envisioned the band to be!

[@chai1914]

Will enjoy the song more when the band explained how the song was written,....u just love these things about the band, the songs n all that...peace

[@senatorjimdracula1007]

I saw him with McClure as well, in Ann Arbor, MI. What a great show.

[@simonholmes891]

Matt think you summed that up perfectly.

[@Tonys_Gabagool]

Ray is like a white Morgan Freeman. I could listen to him tell stories for hours and hours. RIP to a total master

[@randymillhouse791]

That is so spot on.

[@cw2256]

Agree. He was a genius.

[@caseyjones8949]

😭

[@kevino4846]

What a great comparison!

[@Honey-Sanchez]

🤔

[@dylbertj]

Jim Morrison had the Doors “voice”. But we need to acknowledge that The Doors were so popular and successful because no one else had Ray. That keyboard might as well not be used in any other band because it’s a staple to this band.

[@carpediem523]

The Doors sound wouldn't havent without Ray. 😎cat😻

[@drdre4397]

I feel like that's a very ignorant take of keys players throughout recent history. I get you are speaking from a fan perspective, but don't be foolish. Rick Wakefield-Yes Benmont Tench- Tom Petty and the heartbreakers Herbie Hancock- Pick a record/group Stevie wonder Those are just a few players who were essential pieces to their bands and are definetely of Ray's Caliber. You can throw Journeys keys player in there, or Bruce Springsteen's... Those early Bowie records wouldn't be what they were without Mike garson.

[@user-bm5bk4jm3j]

D Boivin You are correct sir, he was one of the Greats. Magically hypnotic RIP

[@vickiladu6755]

Absolutely!!!!

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

@@drdre4397 Don't forget Augie Meyers -- His Vox Continental was the keystone of The Sir Douglas Quintet's sound!

[@dynaJoe2002]

The thing I enjoy most about this video is that he is still excited about the music he played so many decades ago… Thank you Mr Manzarek

[@fredericbleau2476]

That's exactly what i thought

[@jlo13800]

This song would make Leonardo Fournette puke but its awsome

[@jlo13800]

gods 2 stroke kx500 started up, thunder crash, positive lighning out the exhaust port out of gods 2 stroke kx500 with a power valve of course, killer 2 stroke on the road

[@seanfinlay7393]

Discovery of a new sound was so exciting. Brilliant.

[@BackwoodsBarbie]

if you could play a and e and come up with a bassline like that you would be as well

[@dougpeters1625]

Ray makes being a genius look so simple.

[@grungepants]

If only I could make being so simple look genius.

[@SwollenMustache]

@@grungepants haha real knowledge

[@MARTIN201199]

If I could make look simple what’s simple

[@grungepants]

@@polythenepam3058 I don't want to know the truth about life and death though.

[@JFinSD2]

All these years I thought the line was "if you give this man a ride.....sweet Emily will die".

[@ppierquet1]

Wow, Ray Manzarek's keyboard was the heart and soul of The Doors. His playing was amazing; nothing like it since The Doors. RIP, Ray......

[@setialphasix]

Ray Manzarek: Every bit as essential to The Doors as Jim Morrison ever was.

[@kevinkline7242]

He looks and sounds like Neil Peart from Rush.

[@noeltaylor3594]

That opening is so nasty. That piano and base and then the rain. Uh.

[@SirPeter6464]

The film was a disgrace. Had him as virtually a side man.

[@awol.oper8r]

Robby too fr

[@jlopez1017d]

Some might argue he was more essential!!

[@vineasel5360]

The moment you watched this it made your day. Admit it.

[@austinpowers9740]

Exactly bro!

[@juanch6936]

Made me wish Jim Morrison wasn't a crackhead and didn't OD and was still alive ..

[@jennycalabrano]

I agree

[@DickChisqo420]

@4:30 especially when Ray calls out to "..Robbie!" ....and me not expecting that treat was very enjoyable!! #RipBoys

[@DickChisqo420]

@@juanch6936 wasnt a crackhead. Coke head he was!

[@Imhalfamazing2U]

It's things like this that make the internet absolutely great !!

[@Philscbx]

ABSOLUTE - Just stumbled in as if just won the lottery @! It's Magic I tell Ya....

[@josevillegas9029]

Agreed

[@werkannderwird]

Indeed.

[@meekmaalik9673]

True words .

[@philjamieson5572]

Agreed.

[@josephmckenzie8953]

Watching Ray relive the magic of the moment this masterpiece was created was very emotional. What a gift The Doors gave to us.

[@paulsharp2565]

I could listen to musicians anecdotes all day long. It transports me to a more glamorous world and I imagine high spirited studio sessions with eccentric creative divas and tantrums and all sorts of self indulgence while the rest of society were obliviously getting through the drudgery of the 9 -5 not knowing that all this great music was being commited to tape to be enjoyed for years and years to come. I wish I could be part of that world.

[@jasonrdrunner]

The rain part is so freaking beautiful.

[@radicalizedonline3496]

DeadheadJ Absolutely beautiful.... just brilliant...... I'm at a loss for words......

[@lukeruss8370]

DeadheadJ Can't agree more, my friend..

[@hmpz36911]

DeadheadJ Best rain on an album, haha

[@nicklarsen6050]

similar thunder on black Sabbath by black Sabbath

[@ramraider4159]

The rains pretty and God damn difficult for key players

[@intellectual8370]

i could listen to him tell stories about The Doors all day.

[@pablomuerta9452]

Exactly was going to say the same thing.and that sound......hair raising mystical magic

[@stephenrobinson9709]

I agree... I've got this audio thing from Deezer. Jim and the band, just being interviewed by different people. I think it's called ' the lost tapes'?.. Jim was so elequent, and articulate.... U can listen to them talk- for hours. One thing I do know.... When that door closed- another one never opened- ever again..... Total class guys!👍👍😁

[@coloradodogking]

@@stephenrobinson9709 brother. right behind ya

[@tinafoster8665]

Mmhmm, Ray's voice is more musical than Jim's, but Jim's was darker LOL xx

[@tp722219]

That rain part he played was sick, this guy was great

[@nicks4802]

Sometimes the simplicity of just running down a scale is enough to add something beautiful to a song. I like to look at things such as that as examples of how easy it can be to play great music sometimes. It doesn't always have to be complicated

[@manoyski3555]

Get well soon

[@oylededemeseydin8320]

@@nicks4802 whats that scale

[@nicks4802]

@@oylededemeseydin8320 no idea, im not a music reader, i just play things by ear, and half the time, i can't even tell you weatger or not im playing in minor or major. Its the oposite of the old saying "those who cant DO.... TEACH" I can't formally teach you anything, but I sure as hell know how to play it, and as long as you dont mind NOT knowing what it is that your playing, i can teach you plenty. If you want chord names and such, i can teach you the basic A through F chords in their open positions lol I can't actually make anything else I can play. Its just NOTES THAT SOUND GOOD TOGETHER IN SEQUENCE

[@jackorion7157]

@@oylededemeseydin8320 E dorian starting on the fifth and descending by thirds: B, G, A, F#, G, E etc.

[@pablomuerta9452]

Ray's haunting keyboard, Jim's surreal poetry and Vocal, Robbie's psychedelic scale and John's progressive beat. That what makes The Doors the one and only.

[@marvinm.messier1120]

"There's a killer on the Rhodes..."

[@fvansoldt]

Clever

[@alwallace1984]

Underrated comment !

[@marmabeast]

I see what you did there

[@fanusbogey]

His fingers squriming on the notes

[@cybershadow58]

His Rhodes ran into a Fender!!! Doh!

[@TheRyanos]

Ray Manzarek, one of the coolest dudes to ever exist. Such an extraordinary musician and a great person too. You will be missed Ray. Rest in Peace.

[@caseyfontenot179]

I didn't know he died. This sucks. R.I.P.

[@jlo13800]

Is lightning a uniflow or loop charged 2 strke, it can be either, Rotax 850 riders of the storm ETEC!!Im obsessed my OMC rotary 2 strokes are like break on through to the other side, nothinhg but XD-100 oil in my detroi 8v92 2 stroke

[@jlo13800]

Ray manzerek defloped the Rotax 850 ETEC DFI, riders on the storm, Jim had an old Chevy powered by his own 2 stroke DFI engine, its what the riders of the storm ETEC is today, Mercury optimax is another of jim morrisons favorites, lighting is the ultimate 2 stroke with ball lightning plasma roller bearings for low friction! there is nothing like a doors based 600 CID 2 stroke v8 DFI engine! Mercury optimax and Evinrude ETEC are just parts, Detroit Diesel 2 stroke was just part of this!, A haunted 2 stroke i have a few OMC 2 stroke 528cc rotaries that are haunted!

[@Bill032559]

I played a sax for many years, so can only play a keyboard with one hand. Ray was truly a master and a genius with it!

[@missbelled6700]

funny to read that, the way he's playing and talking through that 'gotta love your man' part, I'm just shaking my head and thinking that I'm definitely looking at one of the coolest cats to ever live. Said his name out loud for him a couple times, he deserves it.

[@ericplaysbass]

This is just one of those songs that sounds like the space between being awake and dreaming...

[@porkfied]

It is great nothing like it anymore,a real shame.

[@Cerebro13]

ericplaysbass sure in the fuck is my friend , just takes me away like that calgon commercial from back in the day

[@blyxx7450]

Good description

[@andrewpalomares40]

@@porkfied that is the perfect way to describe this dude!

[@lorimeyers9847]

Exactly. The whole song and then outro makes it so dreamy

[@GojiAnguirus]

Someone like Ray Manzarek doesn't come around once in a lifetime. Someone like Ray Manzarek only comes around *ONCE* . RIP Ray. Thank you for all the amazing music.

[@acedia_14]

I love how enamored he still was with this masterpiece. Too many times artists develop a hatred for their biggest hit songs e.g. Stairway, Smells Like Teen Spirit. He still derives so much joy from this tune after probably having played it a million times. RIP Ray, unsung hero of the Doors!

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

Jim told his sister he was sick of singing "light my fire".

[@seanj3667]

He didn't spend decades, playing this night after night after night, with crowds expecting it the same way. It was also the last song Jim sang with The Doors. I am sure it is a special song for him.

[@phoenixmorrison6316]

@@seanj3667 I thought l.a women was the last song Jim recorded before going to Paris.

[@frnkbooth6871]

Personally, I believe the artist needs to “outlive” the disdain they develop for their popular piece. Ray has surly done this. Most don’t live that long.

[@swimlaps1]

Such a great enthusiastic story teller & explained what was going on!

[@fishyfool]

Two poets, one band. Manzarek's musical poetry easily equaled Jim's words.

[@paulwhite382]

I've never heard the spirit, the essence, of the music of The Doors put quite that way! Not taking ANYTHING away from Robbie and John, as they're both brilliant in their own respect, but the mystical marriage of two of the greatest minds in rock music history, was just encapsulated in the most simple yet profound way in your words. Thank you Carl for your comment - it's perfect. 👍✌

[@fishyfool]

@@paulwhite382 Ah, Thank you, but the words musical poetry are Isaac Asimov's, I just applied them here.

[@Potimus_Ripme]

Jims words are overrated in my opinion

[@kenlieberman4215]

Robbie wrote alot of the songs, and all but one their hits.

[@astralseeker]

@@Potimus_Ripme they are my favourite band from the 70's, yet I agree, jim morison lyrics are far from great..

[@OtavioFesoares]

Not only was Ray a magnificent musician, he was also a great story teller.

[@judaspino499]

OtavioFesoares... And a good singer

[@ListenToBigFace]

And now he's dead.........the curse of the Doors!

[@sjb2440]

ListenToBigFace I wouldn't call it a curse. He lived another 42 years. Everybody dies eventually.

[@billtaylor4224]

We all have that curse. First book I read about the doors in 1980. The title? "no one here gets our alive".

[@wujekstalina]

Like for Jane!

[@Totally_B]

One of the greatest interviews ever recorded..Ray was so brilliant and so personal. The world lost a figure larger than life when he left this world... RIP Ray...

[@saddletramp6935]

Agree 100%.

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

Definitely my Favorite DOORS SONG!

[@markoutwithmark]

The members of The Doors are criminally underrated, both as songwriters and as musicians. I love Jim, but he had one hell of a band backing him up.

[@lonesometinman3147]

The front man ain't shit without great musicians backing him...

[@florenceale]

why underrated? Still much listened

[@jasoncarpp7742]

That's the understatement of the year.

[@mathiasringle6972]

No one says he didn't

[@dps1689]

I dont think you know what underrated means, or you have no clue of the popularity of the doors. Either way you sound like a moron.

[@DatNESGuy85]

What could've been the coolest music teacher to have in school.

[@georgiethumbs2438]

He was literate as hell as a speaker, so is Densmore, just more proof those guys were up so much more on the IQ scale than other bands. Ray was incredible, I mean who the hell comes up with an intro like the one for Light my fire at a moments notice?

[@klaasj7808]

britney spears

[@jlo13800]

FSU weight room song

[@drewscott2753]

My old music teacher got me into the doors, Hendrix, Janis Joplin and many others. Without her I would have missed out on so much great music and amazing bands. Thank you Ms Taylor.

[@docdaneeka3424]

I was lucky enough to actually have a music teacher like this in school a jazz drummer and best teacher I had

[@etg7193]

Listening to Ray explain the birth of Riders on the Storm is like listening to an artist like Van Gogh discuss his thoughts behind Starry Night.

[@odelldaniel7868]

agree 100% this is the Doors at their finest.

[@joshmoore6165]

And notice that he is as exited about it now as he was 50 yrs ago.

[@MilatovichFamily]

Tardis exploding.

[@aaqilian5.085]

Naw, completely different. You’re obvs not a creative individual

[@jobiden6518]

Who's van gogh and what band is he in?

[@groofoot]

Ray Manzarek is one of rock music's master storytellers ... so much fun to listen to ....

[@mjscorn7943]

"And here's the rain part." Oh my. Almost 50 years later... still spine tingling.

[@wjb111]

--Beyond words---

[@tessa3217]

Yessss! I love it!

[@bennryan2]

i wish my spine could tingle

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

Goosebumps. Always...

[@Robizthewizz1]

Mental how talented Ray was. He can talk casually and play that thing. It's like the music is an extension of his person.

[@soaringvulture]

That always makes me lose it. I know he's a great keyboard player but he can do other stuff at the same time. Freaky.

[@DankReaper420]

You spend enough hours on an instrument and it does become an extension of yourself.

[@TheBod76]

Muscle Memory! He is very talented and plays for ages. It is like walking for him. Everyone who learned to walk can easily talk while walking. ;)

[@crtnmoya]

@@TheBod76 Easy to say it

[@TheBod76]

@@crtnmoya What do you mean? It works exactly like I explained it.

[@timconlon8500]

Man , this video should be in the Smithsonian or the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame or something. The original artist going into detail of lyrics, guitar and keyboard….. simply amazing. The combination of that bass line along with his raindrop run is one of the best keyboard moments in history. I so regret not ever seeing Ray in concert. What an idiot I am ! I wish this video was longer.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

National Archives.

[@warriordefender4906]

I regret never seeing the Doors in concert. They were phenomenal!

[@mattwashington83]

Gotta a love KZbin!

[@maxjackism]

......and some of us saw them more than once, they came twice to Phoenix.

[@caprise-music6722]

@@maxjackism you lucky duck

[@guineveregruntle6746]

One of the coolest songs of all time. The tune and lyrics are so haunting and surreal.

[@patthewoodboy]

remembering hearing this song in 72 on my transistor radio , via a little white earpiece ,,late at night ..radio Luxembourg :-)

[@karlhaese7183]

Luxembourg was my FIRST glimpse of Europe in the summer of 1982. What an experience. When we left a month later it was pouring and the Boeing 707's wings and engines were flexing like mad, thru the lightning filled clouds

[@eowenspa2]

Jonathan Vogel i

[@alexhamilton3672]

Jonathan Vogel yes I heard it then too. Got lots of great stuff from radio Luxembourg. This song blew me away. Been my all time favourite ever since. 👍🏻😊

[@humblerc841]

Jonathan Vogel are you a doctor perhaps?

[@xwinglover]

I must have watched this video clip atleast 5 times. I have returned periodically throughout the years to try and relive that joy i had in first finding it.

[@schayneryburn5887]

Same

[@diogoesilva6214]

I have the exactly same feeling brother!!

[@ashe984]

I enjoy watching this video clip so much and I do return to this so many times.

[@kualua6612]

I’ve done it so many times and each time is magnificent.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Me too.

[@rubedogg6969]

Can you imagine having a dad or grandpa as cool as Ray.

[@keanuismyfather7477]

IKR! Didn’t he produce Los Angeles by X as well? Awesome guy.

[@tenerifereddog3943]

My kids and grandkids have😎😎

[@samtraygis1337]

My dad is a true artist/musician I got lucky.

[@DoctorHarmonica]

or a grandson ( in my case)

[@davejohnsen8540]

Was just thinking that. I would have brought him for show and tell with the hopes there would have been a teacher cool enough (and old enough) to appreciate it.

[@obscurazone]

The solo that Ray plays here is so beautiful and evocative! Takes you instantly back

[@AndruXa]

why did I discover this only now … this is gold, Ray is as much a storyteller as a great musician

[@Gurci28]

a genius and funny moment 1:49

[@Obeast117]

Every day I wish I could go back and find it again. Ray's insights are so incredible here

[@StefanieFournier1978]

I got to see him in 1994 or so doing seminars at little local colleges, doing this shtick. One of my favorite memories.

[@tommy2buttz668]

God works in mysterious ways

[@NunesPensador]

you should check the LA Woman album making of, it is pure gold!

[@mikehunt3530]

anyone else feel like tearing up while watching this? he’s a genius and a good dude, the way he described this whole thing just gave me chills. music is such a amazing thing man, be thankful

[@damirzlatkic8134]

I feel you man. The more i age as a musician myself. The more i realise that music is just a reflection and a purer form of everyday sounds we hear and pick up on throughout our lives ! God bless !

[@danjacobs8545]

I'm crying watching this. Such incredible beauty and talent.

[@davidBarrel]

I am

[@davidBarrel]

@@damirzlatkic8134 did you read my mind? :) I also thought contemporary music is a harmonization of everything we hear . To be honest once I heard that idea in a jazz documentary many many years ago, I can't recall where. They said jazz reflected the sound of horns, construction and basically the sound of those years. Paying attention to late 90's early 2000's electronic music you can hear the new almost silent sounds of floopy disks and hard disk readings, compact disk players closing, silenced engines and confort gaining terrain, the new confortable places has a diferent sound, even today I kind of believe that electronic music is the sound of luxury, you can't play this kind of tune on an old am radio but you can surely play a blues on one.

[@bradl8887]

Not really, no.

[@SandlapperSam]

In my opinion Rays organ playing was the best part of The Doors.

[@kamilee4123]

Cory Clarke It was definitely part of what made them unique.

[@snoozing68]

Cory Clarke Definitely the backbone of the music writing. one of a kind.

[@jakecampbell2543]

I agree 100%

[@thomasjostaufderstroth684]

It was the SUM TOTAL! ;-) Damn what a gang... and what a time and place

[@BluesLicks101]

That's not an organ, he is known for his Fender Rhodes piano work.

[@tonyjohnson5958]

I love how Ray imagines a song! It is absolute genius!

[@jedi196]

How can a man so casually play the piano like a god.

[@qatesta]

And he blames everyone else for how good each part sounds

[@picklemytimbers5021]

Sasssss maate

[@rbeforme]

This is amateur hour compared to what Jordan Rudess is capable of.

[@rickgrimes2056]

@@rbeforme two different styles not comparable

[@jedi196]

@@rbeforme capable of what? Pure skill on the piano? Because that was not what I was referring to but how his music makes you feel.

[@paulanger2048]

He seemed like a really cool, down to earth guy. In the 80's I saw an sort of interview of him while he was hanging out with Echo and the Bunnymen. He said that he was surprised that young people in their time would want to be around an old irrelevant guy like himself, or something like that. The band flipped out! "You're Ray Manzarek of the doors! You are a legend! You will be relevant long after we're gone!" Ray seemed perplexed.

[@georgestacey9558]

Ray is the kind of guy I wish I was. The talent, the intunment with muse, the authenticness, (as you said) the down to earthness, the loyality, and basic openness to people and ideas. He was a true surfer of the cosmic wave, and I mean that with full respect of that oceans depth, and power.

[@thedaveyr1626]

He sounds really humble according to this. I find humblenes a beautiful characteristic.

[@dannylgriffin]

Oh yeah, I'd like to see that interview with Ray and Echo and the Bunnymen.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

Must have been around the time they were recording People Are Strange for The Lost Boys soundtrack.

[@paulanger2048]

@@dannylgriffin it was on MTV they were at some festival. We turned on the TV and there it was. It was sort of like lolopoloza (spelling?) or something, an outdoor concert with lots of bands

[@Puffdamgcdragon]

The absolute best song ever for driving on the long highway.

[@morrisjvan]

...and picking up hitch-hikers !

[@vincentzito3933]

That and golden earrings radar love...

[@Altaswaysia]

Wongchuk Atuk SO TRUE! Driving OTR, I drive a lot of nights, and there’s not much better than some Doors in the early morning hours, rolling into the break of dawn to shut down.

[@theshadowlands14]

All thanks to Need For Speed Underground 2

[@theshadowlands14]

@Omar Pavone the better version tbh

[@jackhancock9862]

What a beautiful little film. So glad I stumbled upon this. ❤

[@66kprdwd]

Ray was such a keyboard genius. He never got the credit he deserved and always seemed to be overshadowed by Morrison. RIP Ray. Thanks for giving us such great melodies.

[@tonyfleck3029]

Loved this Band for decades !! Big part of the soundtrack to my teenage years!! But Yeah! Rays keyboards are the distinctive sound of the Doors for me personally!!!...

[@Mikevdog]

He did, however, get the money

[@tombrown1796]

Morrison recognized it. In Rolling Stone he points out Ray and says, "See that guy there? He IS 'The Doors!'"

[@robjohnson5564]

How great & classic is that “rain part”?! Ray is tragically underrated.

[@tslater2005]

No he is not.. everyone who understands music preciates rays huge talent for music, rythm and harmony.. everything else doesnt matter

[@LosHuxleys]

How is he underrated ? I seriously can’t think of a more famous and iconic keyboard player. For real, he’s like the Michael Jackson of keyboards haha.

[@ST1973]

@@LosHuxleys Jon Lord :D

[@elyayellin3066]

For every famous musician in the world there's a KZbin comment calling them "underrated". The musician is great and the comment probably comes from a genuine place - it's just that people have forgotten the meaning of the word "underrated" and use it as a synonym for "great" 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MikaelLewisify]

Underrated? He’s arguably the most respected and influential keyboard player in the history of popular music!

[@marcoskaran6532]

Here's the man who translated Jim's poetry into MUSIC. Thanks guys! You'll never, ever die.

[@Miguelsrc]

Jim Morrison's poetry was trash

[@glumjosh]

Sabiini uh oh your opinion sucks

[@kylestraveljournal]

I'm I the only one that gets goosebumps watching this? What an absolute legend, severely underrated still to this day.

[@saddletramp6935]

You are not alone.

[@the_answeris6694]

A family friend designed a winery for Ray Manzarek and received one of Ray's keyboards as a gift. Ray was playing a gig in San Francisco and stopped off to borrow "his" keyboard. I was there when Ray came by. Told him how much I loved the music. When the friend died, Ray sent a note to the memorial service that ended with "Love you madly." Great guy.

[@jennycalabrano]

Manzarek was a good storyteller too, pure talent

[@031767sc]

film school....

[@jackp9122]

Jennifer Calabrano A. And he did all the bass lines on keyboard-the Doors had no bass player, that I’m aware of.

[@jennycalabrano]

@@jackp9122 yes, it's true 👍

[@samspade436]

Totally agree

[@boofert.washington2499]

He was a wind bag.

[@starks749]

R.I.P. Big Genius from Chicago Mr. Manzarek!

[@alanmcshane]

just watched..great to get Rays insight and my thoughts exactly..genius, what an amazing song..thanks Ray,RIP

[@stevemcloughlin4136]

Rest in peace Ray...You left us such beautiful music.This track is part of the soundtrack to my life and so so many other people too.God love you man ❤

[@darrenstrange2244]

The "rain" part - total beauty.

[@juilietpritchard6560]

yes....incredible

[@caplotnik]

Chills and goosebumps at the same time. Monumental.

[@lukekline9513]

Except when your wearing headphones at a loud volume. It certainly makes a good alarm clock.

[@ShadowOps15]

2:12

[@robertfleming2639]

Brilliant keyboard composition. The entire song is a masterpiece.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Yes indeed. I can't right now think of anyone else who pressed the Alberti bass into the service of rock music so effectively, other than Keith Emerson (and in his case it was often disguised by the fact that the chords it was based on were quartal, not tertian.)

[@-danR]

And the wording is solidly verified: "family" (not 'memory', which latter is the most-'corrected' lyric for this song on mis-heard lyrics website).

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@-danR Thanks for that. I was labouring under that misapprehension myself.

[@aquamarine99911]

Must be nice to know that you helped make something really great. Ray died in 2013. Gone but never to be forgotten.

[@TomAce88]

All my heroes are dead. Ray I love you and we all do. These videos keep you alive. We’re all riders on the storm.

[@lostintashkent]

back in 78 I was 18. Danced slow with a pretty girl from Paris to this song. It seemed to go on forever! Wished it had.

[@josealqueres]

lol... back in 78 I was born!

[@DarioCaprice]

@Slomofogo you are the funniest of your house, right kid?

[@richardhanninen3534]

Enter Morrison

[@flint-cut-stunner9196]

morrison passed in paris too

[@user-zu7sq2fj2y]

Not many, can say they have...

[@pinpeobi]

I absolutely love how he's telling this story like he can still see it all. It'a a performance, a story being told. This is lacking in music today.

[@tomkis5313]

It Was His Life....

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Beautiful

[@ladycomet72]

This makes me appreciate the song even more and it was amazing hearing Ray demonstrate and explain how the song was put together from his perspective. I'll always think of this clip when listening to Riders On The Storm.

[@alexandermills382]

ladycomet72 you are spot on....gotta love your man... alex

[@EliasIak2011]

Ray Manzarek great musician and story teller :) RIP i was radio Producer and i had the honor to talk with Ray Manzarek in 2000 was one of the greatest moments in my life...

[@richardkudrna7503]

What a hauntingly beautiful piece of music. The sound out of that old Rhodes keyboard is simply stunning.

[@omargerardo5457]

Ray has some of the most beautiful keyboard parts ever written

[@chrisloraine5501]

Omar Gerardo He really did! My personal favorite key track of his will always be this and the Chrystal Ship. 🙌🏼 That key track was just flat out brilliant and so incredibly beautiful...

[@mossstephen1066]

Never really looked into the doors beyond Morrison, but this guy is brilliant. Its like the whole song in front of your eyes!

[@72stu52]

So there you start your music journey. Not all about the lead. The Bass/Drums make a tune

[@yeahyeahyeah5089]

Oh u have no idea... Most people listen to music just on the surface... But there's so much more to it...Ive listen to the doors for years and to this day I still find new parts I've never heard before buried deep in the music.... The doors are the ultimate experience for a musician.

[@yeahyeahyeah5089]

Look up any doors song but the isolated instrument parts.. U can hear each part played on by itself..

[@monkeyman12328]

Truu Robbie dope guitar player

[@zorro1955]

Best song they made

[@joeyductz]

What a wonderful story teller Ray was.

[@Aguz25]

Ray + Jim combination and work together (music + lyrics) was a magical thing. Two very special and unique individuals. They were The Doors. RIP both of them.

[@madsfisker]

How to inspire young people: Met the wonderful Ray before a Doors concert in Aarhus, Denmark back in 2007. We were teenagers, and arrived very early that day to the venue, just hangin around to be first in. My friend and I goes to buy some food, and on the hotel next to the venue are Robby and Ray, hanging in the lobby. We head straight in! Ray starts telling a couple of stories and then ends up asking us what we are up to, what we do. At that moment we are in high school. '...but we love playing music, and we are trying to play as much as possible' bla bla bla, and Ray definitely sensed that we were absolutely startstruck! He ends up asking us if we do drugs. We tell him 'not really, but we smoke pot some times', and he just looked at us. 'Guys i'm going for a nap - if you truly wanna explore your mind, then read some books'. He gave us backstage passes for after the concert, we were denied by the guards. Whatever! Will never forget it.

[@JK360noscope]

nahhhh you sit your ass there and get back stage!!

[@dp6436]

A Doors concert in 2007?

[@jessegarcia5386]

KOOL..😎

[@Ibelikemj]

So did you read some books?

[@woodykelleher9253]

@@dp6436 Doors of the 21st Century, AKA Riders On The Storm.

[@backhandok]

Gotta love when he goes all like "We were just jamming and this epic fucking song just, you know, happens"

[@AntiRageMusic]

Brilliant! I love Ray's beautiful joy that shown in his voice and mannerisms! Class act!

[@Johnbartheart]

I agree 💯 percent!

[@CyLanceDougood]

What an amazing video. I never realized how talented a musician he was. And what great story teller.

[@rodneylee4026]

I love the way Ray Manzarek is able to re-live these great stories for us so well. Amazing.

[@josiahquincy2744]

Yep. archival first hand. history

[@RFToob]

I like Ray’s voice and he is the best story-teller. Made me smile and set the tone for the day…and my night. Thx very much.

[@mickeyphillips6603]

I agree. I like when artists break down their songs and explain the origin. Ray did a nice job explaining this one.

[@JMD006]

A mi también me hizo reir.

[@nicolasfredette8564]

He reminds me of Sydney Pollack; a very enjoyable voice to hear. I beg your pardon, how was Jim not the best storyteller ?!

[@crunchb3rry]

Ray was the MVP of the Doors.

[@punypoppy9147]

He was actually pretty damn good player. Like really good. :) That groove and stuff he's doing aint that easy tbh.

[@princevegeta4244]

Ray was the doors ! I love jimbo but man the guy played bass,organ,keyboards,piano and sang in jim's place when he was unable to. Truly a genius

[@russellcampbell9198]

crunchb3rry He was a VIP but each of the four added to the mix. Ray was perhaps the MVP in this one.

[@kennyvanasdall4361]

This has to be one of the best videos on the internet. Ray just had a gift of telling a story.

[@bigrarr]

The guy was simply amazing...

[@faithfulslavepedro9501]

+Ka D'Argo totally

[@dixienormis3614]

Ka D'Argo no. Not really. He sucks at playing but you wouldn't know because you are a bitch

[@jimbo92107]

What sucks is thinking you know music, and being completely wrong. Sorry, Dixie. Ray Manzarek has a talent that is beyond your perception.

[@BartNelis]

Judges others to be hateful... and is hateful himself ... be the change you want to see in the world.... +S Cramer

[@dixienormis3614]

Bart Nelis yea exactly. What a dick that Cramer guy is for saying that

[@branchdangler1st]

10 minutes of time well spent.

[@dropkickmolotov]

I couldn't have said it any better. I'm so thankful I found this video.

[@NothingItsJustNo]

What a great story teller.

[@shootermav11]

No one could tell a Doors story, like Ray.

[@stevenmeadows6917]

This song is so brilliant, you can close your eyes and be taken INTO the song. The "theatre of mind" aspect of this song is amazing...... few artists can do this. Just an amazing piece of work

[@grahamberrie2644]

Theatre of the mind, just a Brilliant phrase, thanks for posting

[@stevenmeadows6917]

@@grahamberrie2644 Thanks

[@mickygabriela8165]

Wanted to emphasize this as well

[@randymoyan7871]

I remember as a toddler in the early seventies this song playing on the radio. It always stuck with me because of it's surreal haunting sound. It was beautiful and dreamlike and took you off somewhere else for a few minutes. This song is a masterpiece. It's fantastic seeing Ray explain this song as he plays it. Thanks for this.

[@digidrum2003]

Yes....same here....I remember riding with my older siblings in their cars and this song playing....the pictures in my mind that were created as the song played were wild!!!

[@bilyonarelifestile2226]

toddlers don’t remember

[@SGobuck]

@@bilyonarelifestile2226 I remember when I was 3 when the radio was mentioning the TET offensive and Khe Sahn while my dad was there, and my grandmother cried because she knew he was there. Tell me I don't remember. Asshole. 🖕

[@vincent2053]

@@bilyonarelifestile2226 😳

[@62Cristoforo]

Same here. I was born in late ‘62 and I remember my older brothers and sisters listening to this, and how the haunting melody made an impression on me. I was maybe 6 at the time. It’s the only song that brings me right back to that time, and the feelings and memories I had as a child.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Legend Ray Manzarek.I'm so glad to hear this legend. How can a man so casually play the piano like a god...such an incredible musician.

[@black1582]

This guy was the very best pianist in rock n roll, of all time. Sad he’s gone.

[@jbaoyy13]

You forgetting ray Charles

[@MattyB-ee]

I love the keys in this track. I gotta say though, I didn’t dig the organ in most of the Doors songs. Just the timbre, not the music of course.

[@stugreen7937]

The best pianist in rock and roll was Nicky Hopkins. He played on many of The Beatles solo albums, was with the Stones in there golden area . Also played on albums by The kinks and The who. He was hands down the best .

[@jeffreygranger6913]

Billy Joel, Elton John.

[@stugreen7937]

@TheTot Process there are so many amazing keyboard players. Rick wakeman, Keith Emerson, John Lord and Patrick moraz. Right now my favorite Tony Banks.

[@thulsakhan]

1973 Just leaving Phoenix Arizona driving into the late evening sunset after a hot august day, the radio squawks another severe thunderstorm warning, and then,,, This, {2:53} comes on the radio, the rain hits the windshield my stepdad turns up the volume, the lightening never stopped that night all the way back to Flagstaff, and Riders On The Storm never stopped playing in my 11 year old brain. It's still playing today.

[@paulmckenna9492]

Great Story !

[@thulsakhan]

@@paulmckenna9492 Thanks Paul!

[@ElvizaPelvis]

I have a similar story- pulled into a cemetery late at night and When The Music's Over started just as I parked and I remember it so clearly now even though it was 1987. I still think of it every time I hear it again.

[@chasvonplatten1298]

Yeah baby!

[@thulsakhan]

@@ElvizaPelvis I Love that moment when a memory is made that lasts a lifetime and always seems as fresh as day one, it's even better with the Doors. I wonder how many other stories there are about a Doors moment like this?

[@dallasbruner7719]

The sound of his piano, and the way he plays it, is ridiculously hypnotic. To top it off he’s also a great story teller.

[@shanehutzel5288]

Yesss!

[@shakeandbaked1]

I visit this video every so often. Ray is the man.

[@JeanFrancoisDesrosiers]

This guy is the handle. Making the Doors work.

[@jaygrannell858]

Ray was the Doors.

[@alexbiernat4999]

The hinge

[@jimbyrne6761]

The knob lol 😆

[@dallasstiles118]

Nice

[@adotintheshark4848]

I will always wonder what The Doors would have evolved to, if Jim hadn't died. They were a very talented group.

[@tobiasfunke8990]

A few years back, I was driving home from work and there was a massive thunder storm coming up. And just as the rain started, the radion started to play thefull version of Rider of the Storm... I got goosebumps when that happened...

[@monsieurd.]

Poetic coincidence for sensible human beings !!!!

[@angelineweyers1969]

Tobias Funke paaulbegley

[@vwgti1985]

I relate to that episode with great thunderstorm and a lot of lightning while driving the coast of Oregon, it was magical and perfect timing for listening that song.

[@Dipsxi]

I got goosebumps reading this.

[@goliathyeti1669]

Tobias Funke the other day i was jamming in my car and the severe weather advisory came on and after it ended, thunderstruck came on

[@paardensikkeneur7001]

This is truly one of the best musicians that ever lived.

[@detroitbob58]

The only person I can think of as his equal would be Jimmy Paige.

[@RandyFricke]

No argument here.

[@ashe984]

He really is

[@tr4head]

Their greatest song, among many. You can hear the love for Morrison every time Ray says his name.

[@Honey-Sanchez]

So..........who do you think will take the regionals this year?

[@lisaseah8823]

The Doors were ahead of their time. Ray loved music and he loved Jim. Years ago I saw an interview he did about Jim. He said in ancient Egyptian mythology it is said if you say a person’s name out loud that they are never truly dead. After he made that statement , he said : Jim Morrison, Jim Morrison, Jim Morrison. ❤️. To that I must say : Ray Manzarek, Ray Manzarek, Ray Manzarek. Thank you both as well as Densmore and Kreiger for the fantastic music that will live forever ♾.

[@charlesaguilar1708]

I AGREE with you wholeheartedly about the music was way ahead. Something people will never understand until they figure it out.

[@SNSNSN980]

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[@stooge81]

your words are an excellent tribute.

[@monoman151]

@@bennryan2 why do you say that?

[@pablo9364]

I wouldn’t say they were ahead of their time. They were i. They were in the right place at exactly the right time. The music all started radically changing into the late 70s. beautiful harmonies emanating from the early 60s as well as influence from rapidly fading jazz music and even Elvis Presley . Years later it’s still so awesomely authentic and credible 😎

[@Musicman_5150]

Almost 3AM over here, relaxing with a little ganja after work, seeing this amazing video for the first time....with this amazing story. Totally got me! Ray, you were a great musician and even a better story teller. Cheers everybody :)

[@bigdaddysacc]

Ernie Ball how trippy that's exactly how I am experiencing this right now!

[@markojack15]

yeah me too right now...vaping quality 'erb mon aye

[@cavdragoon]

Man Ray was just as important to the Doors sound as Jim Morrison was. You Ray are truly missed by the music world.

[@MartinHiggins1972]

What did that photographer have to do with the Doors?!

[@GG-nd5dr]

Martin Higgins he was the pianist, I think the doors were one the few groups where piano were better than guitar, the guitar wasn't bad, but the piano was good as fuck...

[@MartinHiggins1972]

G G yes but the commenter mentioned Man Ray. what did he have to do with the doors?!

[@GG-nd5dr]

Martin Higgins oh... I thought he meant ray man in a short way, I didn't consider him as another person, I'm so sorry! 😅😂

[@MartinHiggins1972]

G G he didn't really. I'm just joking. he meant Ray Manzarek.

[@MVP527]

Thank you for posting this. Ray Manzarek was an absolute genius musician and pianist. And Robby Krieger on guitar is fantastic. Always loved Robby's guitar playing and Ray on keyboards. Masters.

[@michaeldurham5768]

Don't forget the drummer. John Densmore's work with The Doors was just about perfect....much like Ringo Starr's contribution to virtually all of the Beatles recordings. Wholly different styles, but both knew how to consistently walk that wafer thin line between less and more. Few percussionists in a rock band have that talent.

[@MRSLAV]

The most atmospheric song ever.

[@trentrez6643]

Listen to some Floyd some time. Or some GOOD new age

[@MRSLAV]

No matter, this is still the most atmospheric song.

[@prestigeworldwide7914]

Natural Mystic- Bob Marley

[@jesseobrien756]

Brilliant description

[@sdaniel724]

MR SLAV No Quarter Led Zeppelin

[@craigster0861]

That was 10 minutes of my life, I'm glad I had.

[@wjb111]

Well said!

[@BobBlanchett]

Absolutely. such joy and re-creation!

[@LaurensVredevoort]

Tears (small) in my eyes

[@jcstevegigs]

His left hand sounds like it’s in a loop. Its amazing how he effortlessly keeps that going.

[@scsi_joe]

Imagine how many times he had to do that, playing so many concerts and where ever else

[@gemanscombe4985]

There were times (early days) when they played on stage w/out a bass player, so Manzarek played the bass line with the foot pedals. Musicians are a different species.

[@gemanscombe4985]

@curragh 42 You're correct for all the live stage videos I've ever seen. Doug Lubahn played bass on "Waiting For The Sun". I remember him later on some Pat Benatar albums. Manzarek would play 2 keyboards at once, routinely.

[@mtntime1]

@@gemanscombe4985 , An extremely talented guy.

[@lucobruco1180]

It's not that difficult actually lol it just takes some experience

[@duncanwallace7760]

The most musically talented band I've heard throughout my life, and largely due to the keyboards. This was amazing to see, thanks!

[@infinitycovuk699]

into the house we're born into this world we're thrown. what a universal line that is. rays keyboard is amazing. in fact all the band had a unique chemistry.

[@mustangmikep51]

this is cosmic...and true btw..