Rick Wakeman - Space Oddity

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Music video by Rick Wakeman performing Space Oddity. (C) 2017 Write Notes, under exclusive licence to UMC, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd.
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[@cristinamelo6443]

Dear Rick, you certainly don't remember me. I am (now) an old Brazillian /Dutch lady who has always loved your music. When I was young, you made a concert in Sao Paulo, my home city. I was there in the crowd, screaming your name. When the show finished, I ran to the stage and frantically tried to find you. I was greeted by a number of security personnel, but I plead to see you. I mentioned my admiration for you, and one guy looked at me with kindness and allowed me to enter and see you. I could not believe my luck. You were sitting on a table, I remember looking at you: you are a giant, literally. I was so amazed to be by your side that I almost could not say a word. It was pretty embarrassing because I knew it was a unique opportunity, but I could only utter a few words in my (then) poor English. Soon, I was out of the room. It was a long time ago but I will never forget this moment, one of the very special of my life. Yours was the first vinyl I had and the first CD I heard uncountable times until someone requested me to stop. Your music and energy have been ringing in my ears. If you are reading it now, know that I am grateful for your life and for your work, which will always be with us. I read you will be touring in the UK this year, I got tickets for De Montfort Hall on 30th November 2024! Probably, I will not be able to jump onto the stage like before, but I will cherish the entire show! Lots of love, Cristina

[@TheCream14]

One of the very few musicians on the planet I could listen to all day long - nonstop. Such a talent and great individual. He's made this world a better place.

[@diogeneslantern18]

It's incumbent on him as a Mason.

[@williamsporing1500]

Probably the best keyboardist/pianist in rock music history.

[@stanleyklein524]

Emerson was considerably better in many ways.

[@williamsporing1500]

@@stanleyklein524 they are both best at what they did/do. There’s been very few great keyboardists in rock…Lord, Rudess, Argent, Emerson…I’ll still stick with Wakeman as my favorite.

[@JETablet_]

Oh that's a tough one. I can claim claim it's like comparing apples and oranges. Then declare they were both the best. I lied down and watched the stars on a late Sunday Night to ELP closing the three-day August Jam. @@stanleyklein524

[@truthministry.]

No, Les Dawson was WAY better.

[@davidchamberlain5425]

​@@stanleyklein524Not so👎

[@jefff3886]

Rick Wakeman is one of the last remaining links to one of the greatest eras of music. Watching this video, and seeing Rick's face as he plays, reminds us all how fragile is that llink. The sheer poignancy of it makes one weep.

[@markwoods1530]

great comment

[@MusicMan73790]

Well put.

[@renatoporcu3097]

👑 Roma 👑

[@denneyhoward417]

I remember the great keyboard artists growing up, almost in competition, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Tony Banks and others. Those were good times.

[@pamelawildgoose.5022]

I have only just found this artist. I love the sound, his style of playing.

[@Tampahop]

I am both a David Bowie fan and a Rick Wakeman fan. I find myself crying and I can't help it. This is so beautiful.

[@user-hg9fp8tn2q]

Ήμουν 16 όταν πρωτάκουστα αυτό το μαγικό άγγιγμα των πλήκτρων.

[@pedropaulothimoteodasilva6196]

I’m too

[@marymaryn3190]

I'm too ❤

[@talibe801]

Its incredible how Great Britain produced the best musicians of Prog Rock,Hard Rock,Pop,Heavy...,alone,compared to the intire world.

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

I'd take The Band over anything else. And they were four-fifths Canadians. The Allmans Bros Band was pretty nifty too.

[@talibe801]

@@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd some of my favorite bands are canadian,Saga,Rush,Max Webster...Styx was always in my top 5 and they´re from Usa,but Great Britain has more compared to the population and the culture of rock itself for my opinion of course.

[@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd]

@@talibe801 I have to agree.

[@talibe801]

​@@MichaelSheffield-ox8yd 🤘

[@devonoved7]

His fingers are short like mine...this gives me much hope and inspiration to keep practicing

[@juliogarcia2229]

....wonderful!!..always a pleasure to see Rick Wakeman performance...

[@fromjenniferscloset1411]

This is truly beautiful. Rick Wakeman played and created such stunning music. I truly believe the 70's was a time when some of the most awesome music was inspired/created.

[@MrRubybare]

It was music that seemed to touch the very soul. Listening to almost every genre of the era brings such intense memories and feelings.

[@fromjenniferscloset1411]

@@MrRubybare best era of music

[@williamsporing1500]

People had an attention span of more than 5 seconds, didn’t have their heads buried in their phones and the radio isn’t tell them what to listen to. I’m so glad I grew up in the 70’s……

[@johnblakeley]

Agree but would put the 60s in there as well and it was all ruined by punk rock

[@fromjenniferscloset1411]

@@johnblakeley Totally totally agree.

[@JohnnyNation]

Music simply can't get much more beautiful than this stellar rendition !!!###

[@rlwyattcali]

I always find it somewhat amusing/disturbing that some people can take the time to listen to something creative/beautiful and then click on the thumbs down. I'd love to see those individuals attempt to create ANYTHING.

[@patappleton6285]

Those thumbs down are mostly generated by youtube

[@Robbie.Dunbar]

Most thumbs down come from self-absorbed losers.

[@pwagzzz]

sensational interpretation... piano mastery... highlighting the genius of bowie

[@joesycamore2899]

Without Rick Wakeman, dozens of absolute classic singles would never have made it. He is the undisputed master of melody

[@owenmcgee8496]

Paul Buckmaster arranged many pop songs of the day, including this one. I discovered today that he also co-arranged an obscure record I was listening to this morning: Stomu Yamashta's "sea and sky"

[@shawnmcvey7789]

I'd argue he's more of a master of harmony, he's unparalleled in terms of his ability to add to melodies or chord structures.

[@bastidface]

Rick didn't create this melody, but his performances are very melodic. I think performing and arranging are Rick's greatest strengths, aside from telling a good joke.

[@karennorris7880]

What a beautiful tribute. I love the embellishments, it's like the sun sparkling on a lake.

[@restojon1]

Beautifully put. That is very true

[@user-re7es1hb4k]

He actually played on the Original Song

[@Stevenage950]

I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Wakeman live in Argentina several times...how talented this exceptional artist has..what a superb level!! clap clap clap.-

[@markhall7646]

This is so delicately played and phrased, it's almost holy and otherworldly.

[@williamzachary3838]

Well stated. When I listen to his music, I sometimes feel like Rick Wakeman is not of this world. His music is enigmatic, though his personality is so down-to-earth. My favourite for sure.

[@Marunius]

This otherwordliness is audible in some of Yes' tracks too. Very well put.

[@andreassorg7294]

It's nothing, if compared do classical pianists.

[@richinoable]

The universe plays through him

[@BerthaDeMellier]

Rick, you are the best keyboarder of all time in the world.

[@flaviopitanga65]

Sibylle Meller yes. Very true. He is amazing

[@SluffAdlin]

And extremely down to earth

[@zigcorvetti]

sneakers and all.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

'Keyboarder'?

[@vincentwilliams363]

I would beg, borrow and scrape to see Wakeman and Vangelis play together ... an unlikely thing to get the best two "keyboarders" in the same space, but one can dream.

[@opulenciainsatisfecha188]

El màs grande Tecladistas y Pianista de todos los tiempos ...

[@jeffhogue9953]

This giant. ❤

[@televinv8062]

Fantastic! Also, Wakeman just might be the real "most interesting man in the world".

[@Misssheeny007]

Totally awesome and I’m having lunch with him tomorrow!! I’m so excited! Wonderful wonderful man. And as a pianist myself he is the one who makes the piano talk…. Xx

[@DaveJavuify]

All other genius aside, I find it incredible how Rick picks out the lead melody in his many solo performances. It's so much more than a loudness thing. The balance of tones he achieves is sublime.

[@rickwakeman8470]

Wonderful!! I know you are shocked to get a text from me here on my private KZbin channel, 😊I want you to be calm, sincerely this is my youtube for chatting and getting fans' feedback. I love being free. Thank you for your love and support.🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@JETablet_]

...and this song, in particular, requires that transition from excitement to sublime to be expressed with ONE instrument. Masterful.

[@FastwalkingFrankie]

As a keyboard musician since a boy and a pro Player everywhere I am in awe at his skills,only matched perhaps by Keith Emerson. Superb.

[@VIKTOR-pp8pu]

Very nice 🟣🔴 good vibes . Great musician. Thanks you very much

[@helensaville1956]

Me too. It is golden.

[@michaelgreen2283]

He just makes it look so effortless. Incredible musician, all round great bloke. So funny as well. I'd be happy if I could play at 10% of his level. Keep playing Rick.

[@stargate1555]

Your listening to 5+ hours of practice a day, every day, over Ricks entire lifetime. Rick obviously loves keyboards and music........he put in the time and effort. You can do it too. I've watched a 5 year old Japanese kid absolutely tear up a violin and play and astoundingly. 5 years old......if he started at age 1 he had only put in 4 years of practice and instruction. You can do it too.

[@MattSmith-iq1ld]

Rick was such an important part of one of Bowie's greatest albums, "Hunky Dory."

[@barrythatcher9349]

Rick played the piano for Life on Mars

[@jeffschielka7845]

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

[@rickwakeman8470]

Wonderful!! I know you are shocked to get a text from me here on my private KZbin channel, 😊I want you to be calm, sincerely this is my youtube for chatting and getting fans' feedback. I love being free. Thank you for your love and support.

[@spmoran4703]

Beautiful , creative. Rick is a exceptional musician.

[@reerobinette7460]

So Beautiful… It’s like David is right here, present as I listen. Missing him. And the awesome Rick Wakeman ❤️.

[@djleigh4868]

Thank You...Mr Wakeman...for so many years the music you played struck a cord ...pun intended...The very first live performance I saw you was back in the early seventies with a group called YES...At a place called the Armory in Minneapolis Mn. USA for the debut of Close To The Edge...It changed my life...The Firebird Suite and the revolving disk filed the room with light reflected off its mirrored surface what an amazing performance Howe...Anderson...White...Squire...Leaping in the air with his Rickenbacker Bass>>>Mr Wakeman surrounded by keyboards drinking a Heineken...Best regards Rick Wakeman...

[@adamheywood9983]

It's odd, I love Rick and Yes and Bowie, but apart from that... just watching this is hypnotic... I can't seem to take my eyes away... Beautiful

[@ezioauditore3128]

Played on the original, of course. what a track record.

[@firstlast5350]

Hendrix, Wakeman Joni Mitchell. The geniuses of our time.

[@rupe53]

Rick, Keith Emerson, and only a few others were able to do stuff across the musical world and not screw up the feeling.

[@paulallenMacca]

Been a Fan of Rick's since i was 14,He is a Real Legend.

[@simondesu1]

An absolute legend on keyboard

[@V081WLBlue]

His piano on Honky Dory is outstanding! OK Bowie wrote the songs but the piano arrangements make a lot of them! Life on Mars, Changes, Fill your Heart, Oh You Pretty Things. Always wondered how much Bowie wrote certain lines like on Oh You Pretty Things, did he do that Cdim-Db-Ddim-Eb-Bb-Fsus4-F riff at the end of first verse, it's such a piano thing! I think Rick might have just thrown that in there!

[@sandraclaudia1]

¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños!!! 🎉🎉🎶🎶🎂🎂🎹🎹🤗🤗 ¡Gracias por tu música! desde Argentina.

[@thevoid99]

beautiful. a fitting tribute to bowie by a man who played on some of bowie's best songs.

[@rickbullock4331]

Fantastic musician. He can rock with the best of them and he sure knows his way around synthesizers, keyboards and organs but the way he played this was just superb. I think David Bowie would approve. Brilliant sir.👍👍🇨🇦

[@BrianArrowsmith-uf8qm]

Rick Wakeman at Peel Castle that was something else sheer joy he lived on the island

[@josephdelvecchio599]

Just beautiful

[@shannonholton7936]

so rare - my Moher was a master pianist, and he is definitely a master pianist and, even more, an amazing composer.

[@zonaseba5150]

When I was a kid my dad made me listen to the group YES and until the hour I always remember that you are a good pianist, greetings from Chile.

[@townshendshean]

With Emerson and Lord gone...he is our last of the Holy Trinity! Happy Birthday, Rick!

[@restojon1]

Rick's playing here is like sitting at the edge of a small lake, and as the wind creates little waves that lap at the edges and the sun in the clear blue sky reflects, it glistens off the peaks of those little waves. Embellishments on natural beauty, only certain peaks pick up the reflection whilst others dip away forming troughs that support the peaks and overall it makes a flowing beauty that is constantly moving and made of many different dimensions. Inspiring musicianship.

[@petereyles5583]

Can You Hear This Beautiful Music Major Tom?? Or Are You Too Busy Sitting In Your Tin Can Far Above The World ???🌎 Rick Wakeman Forever!🎹🎹🎹🎼🎵❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crinklecut5922]

The Einstein of Music

[@melodiemaker86]

Man.............snif............it doesn't get any better..............and...those shoes....nice

[@225536]

God bless you, Mr Rick Wakeman. You has added a note of beautiful sound to my youth. All the sound of your music was a companion for me and my brothers. I enjoyed all your compositions... Best regards for you. I think you are the best keyboard player of the world. Thanks a lot for grow up my spirit. Greetins from Spain.

[@stepinfetchit9394]

This man is a genius. Period. In ANY time.

[@GeoffYuleSmith]

You have been a source of inspiration to me Rick, ever sinceI started to teach myself the piano during my high school years in the 70’s at Killarney Heights in Sydney, Australia. I love your music Rick. Thank you. You are great ! God Bless you.😀🎹🎶⭐️☮️❤️👍🇦🇺🦘😀

[@piperzila]

Epic !!! Rick Wakeman was the first show I watch at my life - I was a teen and he came to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil!!! I love him !! He is a master !!! A genius at the piano !!

[@marceloamaral7762]

Me too, in 1975 at Maracanãzinho !! It was the first and the most important show of my life !! Long live to Our True Born King Rick Wakeman !!

[@piperzila]

@@marceloamaral7762 Que legal !! Shows inesquecíveis né ?

[@kevinlewis6541]

My teenage son has become a David Bowie Fan after I played Bowie's Greatest Hits from my collection. And he is a musician. And now is learning how to play piano. Can't wait to see you in October in Rochester NY.

[@kickpluckhammer]

excellent Rick.

[@user-dq5xx9hi4q]

Still blowing me away after all these decades, Rick. Thank you for that. Bless you for that.

[@alejandrobalonas6836]

Thank you Rick, just...thank you

[@billteller9399]

Amen to that!

[@emmatrend7410]

Rick you make it look effortless. I wish I could play the piano.

[@nathelm]

The greatest keyboardist in rock and roll playing the music of the greatest performer in rock history.

[@citizen9856]

Rick. You are a magician. Bye from Spain

[@AngeloCamassa]

This is such a beautiful, delicate and touching performance!♥

[@firstlast5350]

Just WOW!!!

[@paulosergiocarulli]

O melhor de todos. RW é fora de série sempre!

[@shyshift]

Those 4 chords in the interlude,C F G A just happen to show up in 1977 for the majestic intro to Parallels from Going For The One and Chris Squire is the sole composer.

[@jonathonedwardmiller]

I bet Wakeman brought that over from this song which he played on in the recording

[@jmeyer4321]

Sit back, relax, and allow Sir Rick to send your mind into a music heaven!

[@brunnoperlati8730]

Rick.... Thank you....

[@johnleonard8311]

I remember purchasing his album 12 dreams of Doctor Sargonicus, what an artist ❤️

[@dianeatkinson2015]

This amazing - i can hear every word in my head - I am Major Tom to ground control

[@rghilino6734]

Oh my! So good. Thanks Rick.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Wakeman, Tony Banks and Keith Emerson (RIP) - my favorites. I could listen to them for years.

[@RIXRADvidz]

The first time I heard the Maestro, I found someone who could lead me into music that the books could never teach. Journey to the Centre of the Earth was my first 'play along' on my piano, from then it was an open universe of music for me. because of Rick Wakeman.

[@HugoBezerra1]

Fantastic interpretation, my favorite David Bowie song.

[@AtheneNoctua7]

When I was an adolescent of 14 or 15 years (that was in the early 70ies) my life has been influenced and is still up to today by 3 persons: Ian Anderson, Chris Squire (RIP) and Rick Wakeman. Opening my old Bösendorfer there is always a little thought to you, Mr. Wakeman. Thank you!

[@nedmarc]

Amazing how he represents so many parts of the song with just two hands

[@tkdolphin]

That was beautiful!!! Sent shivers up my spine!

[@darhmakarma4838]

One of the most talented and influential musician of his era.

[@jujifrogge5605]

Most are not aware that Rick played the Mellotron on Space Oddity in 1969 and played keyboards on many other early Bowie hits!

[@jeffreene1166]

Emotional, one great artists tribute to another great artist, Bowie a man before his own time and Wakeman a legend still today

[@dalroth10]

Simply exquisite .................. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@FrancisMaxino]

OMG Rick, you've totally excelled yourself, this is the loveliest piano arrangement of Space Oddity I've ever heard ! (has anyone else done one ?)...

[@jefff3886]

Check out Chris Hadfield's version. It has the added distinction of the first music video made in space.

[@julipander5684]

He was the original keyboardist on that album...

[@martinheiwegen9448]

He's the greatest ever, but still full of British humor, see Car sos, he's the old dude playing that silly organ. Simply great...

[@mrh-blue]

Such a unique style, I just love the way he plays.

[@howardleban5524]

A fitting tribute to one of the all time greats..

[@mariam-wf6ss]

odd things remind me of him, i missed him so much.

[@ThePodja]

I have been lucky enough to have seen him 4 times. He is amazing live. My favorite keys man .One of the very best alive today.

[@ashu7pathak]

Wow ! This is a truly epic rendition of Bowie's song. He played it like a master pianist.

[@drawdenotyep5029]

He is THE master pianist!

[@Randyluck1]

@@drawdenotyep5029 Absolutely!

[@julipander5684]

Don't forget that he was the keyboardist on that album, and on next, and Bowie took a lot of inspiration from him...

[@ashu7pathak]

@@julipander5684 Thanks for letting me know. No wonder he sounds as good as he does.

[@erikb2170]

I was gonna say, LIKE a master? 😁

[@reileone]

Happy 72nd Birthday Master of Masters !!!

[@stephenmoles1325]

WOW!! I CRIED AND I HARDLY EVER CRY.😢

[@mrgoodwrench8181]

I read your book, "Caped Crusader." Such an inspirational life.

[@thierrylecacheur2536]

Best pop-rock keyboard ever. Rick Wakeman enlight all artists he plays with... I love his work since the 70's, when I first Listened to "morning has broken" from Cat Stevens.

[@ИгорьАнуфриев-з5ц]

Thank you mr.Wakeman.

[@rhythmista7707]

He doesnt wear a cape live on stage for nothing, folks...Because he is.....SUPER KEYMAN

[@williamchiafos3889]

Or maybe a descendent of King Arthur....

[@josephinewhitethisisbeauti2286]

This is beautiful playing , thankyou .

[@bernardbeauvais2292]

Yes Bowie, tout ce qu'il touche est magique, bravo.

[@niteboatermusic]

absolutely superb - do not miss

[@robertjannush4403]

Keep Rocking Those Keys 🎹 Like There’s No Tomorrow Rick !!!! You have been Very Blessed and Amazing throughout Your Whole Career either Solo or with Other Artists like Jon Lord of Deep Purple and Especially with ( YES ) and the Cast with in that Band ! You Are A Very Special (Person) In My Book and who knows how many countless others would Echo that Sentiment as Well !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Crezelltree4261]

Simply beautiful.

[@3070Gordo]

This is so beautiful, I have no other words.

[@johnguilfoyle5341]

Wow that was excellent