Rick Wakeman - Life On Mars (Live, 2018) | Live Portraits

[@marvinhardy4751]

This is one of my favorite piano tracks. It's so freaking beautiful

[@modelsandtrains7915]

Me and mum had the privilege to meet Rick three times in the central hall in Chatham… she absolutely loved Rick with he’s stories and would play he’s music over and over again…. So I decided to have this for my dear mums funeral 6th January 2021….. this was her favourite song not only by David’s but by Ricks too…. Rest in peace mum x

[@neilangus4401]

This is what happens when you put two musical geniuses together

[@morbidmanmusic]

or was he a hired gun?? no matter the result. And paid scale or less.

[@peterhagerman2480]

Few better pairing in all of modern music

[@wlouisharris]

I saw him play last night. Me and my friend wept it was so beautiful.

[@timor64]

And Bowie's genius was to give up control and say "just play it" and leave it to the expert.

[@pesosgouda8223]

3 geniuses, ronson's arrangement makes this song iconic

[@davexxx5175]

It’s been a long time since Rick Wakeman held a concert in my hometown in Italy (I think it was in 2018 as this video). A great concert! He also played this version of Life on Mars...I was speechless...amazed! After the concert I went backstage to buy his last CD and talked with him... he is a wonderful person. I immediately complimented him for the concert and for this really amazing version of Life on Mars! Thank you David and Rick for this wonderful song!

[@carladean6117]

Absolutely wonderful. Bowie's music has been with me my whole life. Rick Wakeman is an absolute marvel.

[@JazzFunk22]

Oh no look at Rick Wakeman go......🎶🎶🎶🎙️🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹👍🏽💥🤘🏽

[@MirlitronOne]

About 300 years ago, some Italian geezer had a crazy idea. "Let's turn a harp on its side, put it in a box and hit it with hammers connected to a harpsichord keyboard. I expect some bloke will manage to knock a tune out of it some day." And now we have players of the talent and skill of Rick Wakeman.

[@johnlacey155]

I've only just found out that Rick played piano on this song - what an incredible pairing! This rendition of it is perfect, not overplayed (which Rick could obviously do if he wanted to).

[@googler4520]

Have you been in a coma for over fifty years?

[@johnlacey155]

Quite possibly, yes. I'll wake up soon though 😊@@googler4520

[@martarichardson9373]

I wept all the way through his North Carolina performance of this song last week. Beyond beautiful.

[@paulsmith5821]

That was an insane performance Rick, as a 63 year old newbie pianist it's motivated me even more to try and play this beautiful instrument.

[@shannonholton7936]

My mother was an exceptional pianist and, until I heard Rick Wakeman, the best I had ever heard. He is incredibly talented!

[@liveandmore]

Absolutely fantastic! I remember how surprised I was as I read the credits in Bowie’s Hunky Dory album back in the early 80’s and found out Rick Wakeman had been part of that masterpiece. What an amazing performance this is!

[@DarkForcesStudio]

I came for this. And and got this. Nobody sent me here. What a treat. Thanks.

[@canal.bons.saberes]

When I see Rick putting his hands on the piano and starting to play, I start to believe, again, in harmony, beauty and peace. Thank you, Masters Rick and David, for sharing your work and talent with us!!

[@starrystarrynight52]

I'm kinda old but only recently got into Bowie's music. Life on Mars is so astoundingly beautiful, I cry every time I hear it. Thank you for this.

[@sallyhobbit1956]

Made me cry back then. This is even better. So good

[@jackerdelac9065]

The great thing about talented artists is that they have all the music in their heads and hearts and just share it with all of us

[@allanthomson7298]

What a musician

[@claudiore7515]

A piano master playing an absolutely amazing song written by another great master

[@billgordon6489]

2 x Genius’s = Masterpiece.

[@TheSSMusicChannel]

My fave track ever and this for me is just out of this world, Magic. Thanks Rick you are amazing.

[@minasaify8945]

This song Is one of the best songs I've ever heard I love this song and David bowie

[@BenTrem42]

To let it be known: fresh out of jump-trained infantry SigInt (ears like Radar in MASH) I got a lovely spot in a high end audio shop (I'm talking 1973) selling absolutely top shelf hardware to folk who could actually hear. I used *_Yes Song_* ... paradigmatic. Fine sound, lovely engineering, good craft all'round. (Oh, and *_"Girl from Ipanama"_* to showcase Shure V-15 type 3 ... _sssssibilants,_ you know?) 🙂 god bless / stay well / thanks muchly for the sanity! *_W^B_*

[@jeffschielka7845]

Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@michaelhylanddpt]

Thank you so much Rick. Absolutely beautiful. You are a blessing to the world, certainly to me. I’m also grateful for David and his wonderful song writing

[@ruudvanmontfoort4485]

just fantastic, thank you mr. Wakeman

[@MrDizzyvonclutch]

Rick was the bomb back in the day! I’ve been listening to all my old records of him lately. I’m not sure that cathedral is worthy to hold him!!!! Of course that is what the place is designed to worship... MARS!!! HA!!!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Rick! David was definitely one of a kind. So talented!

[@davew7648]

Possibly one of the best played by rick

[@dinocamella8607]

I’ve always loved your music started listening when I was 14, and now I’m 61 and still love your music,that was a sensational piece of music

[@ChrisBirkettMusic]

You brought this song back to life Rick. I had forgotten just how damn good it was. Btw, Happy Christmas.

[@orogenicman]

Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks, Rick, for helping us remember David Bowe's great work.

[@ricobonimusic]

So nice.

[@Kae6502]

Goosebumps. Thank you Rick. And to you and yours, a very Merry Christmas. :)

[@thewiseoldman]

Beautiful ❤

[@Andy-Robus]

Excellently played sir - introduced to you Rick when my Brother had a 8 track stereo in one of his car's and said to me "have a listen to this tape Andy boy" - it was 'White Rock' soundtrack ... then I listened to 'No earthly connection' and was hooked

[@pianogrande7791]

Just learnt the chords and thought it sounded pretty good until I heard this! Mesmerising- crying like a baby. Those arpeggios at the start of the chorus are spell-binding. Would love the transcription..

[@rodilhector]

Dear Rick , you are my idol since i was a child . Thanks for all

[@theSupertonesurf]

I never get tired of hearing this song

[@sloboyudi5087]

Thank you for the best song of my life... that piano melody makes me cross planets and galaxies... thank you again!!!

[@dp5934]

Thank you for still playing!!💕

[@danjtomlinson]

🙏Perfect Class Sir Wakeman! 🙏

[@Stevo-pn9iy]

Magic fingers ,what a player

[@thechronicnoizeco.6675]

Lovely.

[@act318]

Beautiful piece of music indeed. Very moving.

[@juliciencia]

I still remember when you came to Argentina. I hope I will see you again soon. Thank you for the music

[@chilerockinprogress]

amazing!!! and the story behind this song is very cool (David Bowie's "My way").

[@claudio130]

Legend!

[@angelomoshopoulos4369]

It's so beautiful. Thanks Rick

[@DarkForcesStudio]

So right that this song should be played in a church.

[@JR-1983]

Absolutely sounds amazing

[@carladean6117]

Fantastic acoustics

[@PaulfromOregon]

Thanks for this video Mr. Wakeman.

[@glenesis]

Happy 50th to Hunky Dory - Bowie Forever - Merry Christmas, Rick!

[@tullfan2560]

Lots of wonderful piano trills and fills there.

[@ramonsanchez7961]

Congratulatiions the older the better Your creations Mr Rick Wakeman's 🎹.🎶🎵

[@lisagilbert6265]

Incredible. 💕

[@delendacarthago2474]

Brilliant! Can't wait to see you in London😍

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

thank you Maestro, bravo.

[@rozzgrey801]

Magic!

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Wonderful.

[@rafff3462]

Thank you Rick.

[@johnwickson3412]

April 2022. The power of a CBE.

[@marktattam9019]

Only just discovered this. A superb performance, Sir.

[@j.b.2893]

Merry Christmas Rick, beautiful piece.

[@MrPedal88]

Another one for your good friend. Thanks Rick. Enjoy your holidays.

[@shtummvox]

beautiful

[@victoriarose5987]

Genio...!!!!! Tuve el placer de verte en vivo en Córdoba Argentina...nunca me olvidaré, maravilloso concierto...!!! Espero se repita tu visita a nuestro País...

[@juliciencia]

Yo lo vi en Buenos Aires. Fue excelente

[@Blondejam]

The song I love the most. Must excuse me I have a bit of dust in the eye mate! Thank you

[@philipB31]

Thank you Rick for being instrumental (excuse the pun) in making my N°1 album of all time, this may very well be my favourite track from it, but it would not have been anywhere near so good without you. Be well, stay safe and keep being a hero. Bless you.

[@TheTurboEsprit]

That was simply beautiful Bro 👌😁 Just melted away to it 👏👏👏👏

[@gertsy2000]

"Sailors fighting in the dance hall". Most excellent. Have a great Christmas, New Year and 2022.

[@MsLoverockmusic]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for all the great vids this year! Happy 2022!

[@harryalpert8002]

for 50 years good sir! i owe you a pint!

[@karenmilovich3088]

Lovely💜💜💜

[@markstoneman1585]

Keyboard King 🎹

[@reneelyons6836]

True Brilliance !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AmaNotaGogo]

Beautiful melody well plsyed

[@saarnoldbhm]

I was there with my son! Traveled from Alabama just for this, It was so cold inside this beautiful cathedral. Portraits on Ice!

[@pianogrande7791]

Legend

[@johndavis6119]

What a beautiful song played so well by you Rick. I recognize some of the themes from a pop song from the 80s or 90s. I can’t recall which song, but I’ll bet they borrowed that theme. Wonderful performance.

[@davevaebutuoy]

You're probably remembering Life on Mars by David Bowie! ;-)

[@johndavis6119]

@@davevaebutuoy could be. It just sounded so familiar

[@jimpix8019]

@@johndavis6119 I suppose the clue is in the Title of the video 🤪 May the Force be with you.🌀 (-: :-)

[@johndavis6119]

@@jimpix8019 I did not know the name of the song. Only a melody I had heard before.

[@jorgek92]

@@johndavis6119 My way by Frank Sinatra?

[@oskarvikstrom229]

Rick, you are the best one

[@davecampbell5734]

Superb

[@Raiderblack]

Amazing

[@davidgough5437]

Hi Rick - Have just spent a wonderful time listening to this and several other pieces from your concert in the Cathedral of my home town Lincoln. I now live in Perth Western Australia and still have strong ties with Lincoln. My question is, do you have a DVD available of the entire Lincoln concert? If so, I would love to obtain a copy. I can send payment via PayPal. I look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, have a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year. Take care, David.

[@Parsley1000]

IMDb Link to film (DVD) here : tt11884028

[@fistsup5700]

legend has it, Rick did it in 2 takes

[@mrgoodwrench8181]

Humility, virtuosity, an amazing man.

[@kylekopf167]

Hey Mr. Wakeman, for the 50th anniversary of "Six Wives" are you going to add the 7th song, for King Henry the 8th, that you had originally planned to include? That would be awesome if you did.

[@Pepino_23]

FABULOSO RICK 👏🏼👌🏼🥇

[@Sydney2217]

My Spotify favourite album ...thanks Rick .

[@djomanchester]

Thanks Rick 👍

[@saisai-gekkou]

いい

[@claudiopesse3802]

Impresionante !!! Claudio desde Río Gallegos Argentina

[@darenwright1071]

Great stuff. This moved me thank you Mr Wakeman.

[@hollywooda111]

Utterly stunning wow wow wow!!!! that just knocked me for 6.

[@craighudson7294]

Bowie brought the best musicians together, planted the seed, gave a bit of direction and then got the best from them. Bowie was a skilled craftsman and the musicians were his tools of his trade.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Actually, Tony Visconti brought Rick in for this. But you are correct, Bowie was a master at finding the right people.

[@janetmuschamp1824]

Wow,wonderful!!!! ❤❤❤

[@scopex2749]

I never forget on a chat show Ricks hilariouas story visiting a friends house somewhere (sorry im old memory is going) and he had to 'send a little sausage to the sea side' then the phone rang...........cant remember the rest would love to hear the stroy again one day😂🤣😂

[@object764]

[@SuperWayneyb]

Just Brilliant 🤘😎🤘🙏❤️

[@backoffwayoff4687]

How much are lessons? Asking for a friend. Absolutely my favourite song and absolutely played by the best. It's like what a beautiful lady would SOUND like if you were a blind person edit - merry Christmas Rick! Wonderous stories was really good until you stepped in with the keyboard and made it unforgettable. Love to you, John and all xx

[@hugolindmark8593]

Would have loved to hear you play the original piano part, without the song melody on top. It's just such a beautiful piano part.

[@francoisconverset6315]

I like only the songs of Bowie of this period. Your interpretation is wonderful with many nuances and gives a classic dimension to this song. 🎹 🇨🇵 👍

[@DWHarper62]

He played on the original so definitely classic...

[@vyrkod7885]

👏👏👏👏