Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Knife Edge - Live in Switzerland, 1970

[@Beanybob]

Probably the most talented trio in rock history

[@dirtyharry7616]

best ever

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

Fucking brilliant.

[@superwhuffo1]

Woooooorrrrrrd 😁 🎶 🎵

[@matts.996]

This and I’d say modern day brilliance is muse

[@RobertMiller-bw5fh]

Are you forgetting Rush?

[@jamesbrousseau2159]

I was a 17 year old pot smoking punk in the late 70's but I loved ELP and knew they were a great band Now, in 2022, I'm almost 60 (drug free too-WhooHoo!!) and I'm completely mesmerized by the majestic masterpieces these 3 incredibly talented men created There will never be another ELP !!@!!

[@byzantineroman2407]

Honestly, it seems like it'd be easier to enjoy music while sober

[@MellowWind]

Greg's voice....I could listen to him for hours.

[@kenheard5693]

Greg had not only a fabulous voice ,his acoustic guitar playing was an arrangement of smooth cords that flowed with his voice. A great talent.

[@claramarone5510]

Exactly

[@deniserb4754]

Agree! Rip, dear Greg!

[@densocling1235]

These guys should have been immortal. Greg's voice was a treasure for all mankind.

[@jimhennessey2666]

They are !

[@concertvideojoe7936]

Playing like conjoined triplets! Amazing!

[@africanfartingfrog]

If he'd have laid off the cigarettes, he'd still be going

[@bertkilborne6464]

I could think of a few guys from that time who should have been immortal. ELP is on the list for sure.

[@brianpage100]

What an incredible voice Greg Lake had.

[@redhotlizard2636]

Very powerful and versitile indeed! Seeing this man being a major player in not one, but TWO spearheading bands of a half century old form of rock and still being overlooked like he was is seriouslu disappointing!

[@igalflint]

The best ever! And others can name guys like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Pavarotti, Gigli, Caruso, Carreras...I don't really mind. It's a matter being the beholder a celestial vibration.

[@cv507]

stewardt 4 pövR ^^ yöö köllin phlyppe an amaörtwätt xD

[@cv507]

singin? 4 mahavishnü bländx söff+ mäcchine and havynk ^ ^ remember lürrickz D

[@joebaxley1503]

I agree

[@fingersfan1843]

My Favorite song by my Favorite band !!! The fact that these three master musicians were never enshrined in the so called "rock and roll hall of fame" is a total travesty !!! RIP Keith Emerson and RIP Greg Lake ! Long live Carl Palmer !!! ELP FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vasilicazeiher8470]

Genial !!!!!

[@DavidBerends]

Jann Wenner is a schmuck, that's basically what it comes down to.

[@dibber43]

Keith Emerson was THE greatest keyboardist to ever play prog-rock and, quite possibly, the greatest to ever live!!! RIP Keith Emerson & Greg Lake🙏🕇

[@Emerson278]

IMHO, he was the greatest EVER !!

[@dibber43]

@@Emerson278 He was!!!

[@tommiharrell9958]

@mags jay , I believe they were such a great trip , they played off each other's talents and the respected that.

[@j.dragon651]

debatable.

[@dibber43]

@@j.dragon651 For you it is. Not for anyone else.

[@andreatutrani]

You wanna know what perfection is .......it's Greg Lake 🎤💖🎶🎸

[@rickg1976]

Umm, I LOVE Greg Lake, but here he forgot the first verse and sang the second twice-so, funny time to invoke “perfection”….😊 Jus’ sayin’…

[@americanish58]

@@rickg1976 he's so perfect, it doesn't even matter 😄

[@deniserb4754]

I could listenvto Greg for hours! No one like him!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Five decades and no band can duplicate this or even come close. Three incredibly talented guys!

[@Mach1Airspace]

The entire group was simply astonishing

[@SuperLuBruxa]

👏👏👏🎈

[@andrewkeeling9935]

Yes!

[@densocling1235]

My grandson looks so much like Greg Lake, it's eerie. I showed him "Father Christmas" and he sat there saying "holy shit"!

[@lucy-texasgal3679]

Den Socling - oh well he’s probably going to be a heartbreaker (if he isn’t already). Greg Lake was a looker. May he Rest In Peace.

[@michaelfox2256]

Most underrated voice in rock

[@shirleypena4133]

My god but Greg Lake was a PHENOMENAL singer and bassist! He and the late Jack Bruce remain my all time favs!

[@psychodelicrock12]

He produced the best bass guitar sound.

[@rocchinamartoccia8187]

Favolosi

[@awickedtribe]

Listen to Cream's live version of 'Crossroads' and turn the balance to pick up just Bruce's basslines.

[@awickedtribe]

He was also an underrated guitarist

[@WillieEWoof]

Jack was the best! :)

[@festeradams3972]

The "Edge" has grown ever sharper in the years since, still we dance on it...

[@ivanmay7890]

Greg Lake played a very funky Jazz Bass. May he rest in peace.

[@Deano71390]

That sure looks like a P-Bass in this video to me; but I know he played both from shows I remember.

[@Cheese_1337]

@@Deano71390 it's a jazz

[@robertacolarette1594]

Greg Lake’s voice, just perfect for their music.

[@Realbillball]

The rock bands of today are all standing on the shoulders of giants like ELP. This is just so f....ing cool.

[@berengaria17m58]

love your Gabriel get up

[@Emerson278]

How true !!! P.S. Hey you kids, get off of my lawn !!

[@tommiharrell9958]

They wouldn't even begin to come close to any musical triogy as theirs

[@richardmacsinka4919]

Rock bands today stink. These guys were the show.

[@danielluesley3795]

They are not standing ! They are kneeling.

[@danilo16410]

Gregg had a so sublime, exalted voice which giveth a special brand to the band, than Emerson who looks as a medieval knight which always tamed that monstrous Moog modular synth, and Palmer with his "fierce army of drums" when in motion a menace to any drummers of the time, an incredible trio they was, no match anymore.

[@ericfellner3524]

The original Prog rock masters. Just awesome.

[@loriabrams3048]

Subversive.

[@richardmacsinka4919]

No doubt , these guys were on another level... seriously

[@joemachunda]

I loved these guys. What mesmerizing real music and Lakes voice sooo smooth and great live, even as he aged. There is no music like this today. Creative and mind blowing

[@claramarone5510]

Saw them at Madison Square Garden 1970’s. I’ll never forget it. His acoustic guitar n his voice just jaw dropping.

[@joebaxley1503]

One of the greatest bands ever to exist.

[@gdkangas]

My Heros, I was obsessed with these guys. I even sported the same hair-cut as Kieth. I loved Prog Rock, and even though Pink Floyd was deemed the Kings of the genera, I always thought because of ELP's infusion of Bach, beethoven and other classical Composers gave them the edge.

[@namemason6974]

Pink Floyd wasn't even really prog!

[@andreatutrani]

I have an ELP logo tatoo 😁

[@htesreyzaw6114]

Honestly it doesn't matter each had their own goal they were trying to achieve and they achieved it well

[@jeannemacaluso162]

However incredible PinkFloyd (and Yes, Jethro Tull, etc, etc) were, and they no doubt absolutely were, ELP had that je n’ai se quoi that, imho, gave them a leg up on all the rest. Still have no idea why they haven’t yet been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. A sin.

[@geoffw1209]

@@jeannemacaluso162 True rock n’ rollers wouldn’t be seen dead in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@gdkangas]

I think the reason why I loved ELP and PF so much was because thier music was intelligent, complex if you like.

[@deidrec624]

And seemingly like they were channeling something, and prophetic lyrics. Felt it then, know it now.

[@BaileyBuns9]

What can I say? ELP, you were, and always will be the Best. Greg Lake xoxo xoxo xoxo

[@jonathanlocke6404]

One of the things I love about these early ELP live clips is the absolute groundbreaking old school technology that is being employed...Frequently, Keith is, literally, unplugging and replugging, patch cords, on the fly, in the middle of a solo, with his right hand, while he continues to actually play with his left, in order to produce a different sound on the synthesizer...("O.K., I'm gonna hit this low octave, then move 3 to 8, and tweak this clip above it, and it will make this sorta weird phase to high pitch effect")...Often, Greg and Carl are pausing briefly and waiting on this transition (and, I assume, hoping it works) before crashing back in on their parts...This band either rehearsed, hard, or had an unbelievably intuitive feel for each other. (I think it might have been both.) I liked how Keith would just sorta incorporate all the fiddling about into his choreography, kinda like Hendrix did when he was constantly adjusting his amps...

[@Claytone-Records]

JONATHAN LOCKE I always thought he got the best synth sound. Over Wakeman, Wright, etc. Best tone from what can be a cold sounding instrument if you don’t know what you are about. Hi from Texas. See my comment about playing this song today in the first comments re: Tom in in service to Christ. He posted the Lyrics to this 2nd or 3rd remark. And I had to have those verses.

[@wkrp.5]

💞⚡Gorgeous Greg Lake❗💓💫🕯

[@l.plantagenet2539]

You got that right! Gorgeous voice and definitely gorgeous looking!❤

[@luciabenedetti3893]

Yeah, absolutely! Lake was so hot in early days 🔥

[@marie-louisefryer4783]

They just bounced off each other. They were so well In time and in tune with each other. 3 magical musos. Such a sad loss

[@bcsorensenman]

RIP Greg, so sad to hear you finished your life yesterday. We'll miss you, you were a lucky man for sure. See ya on the other side.

[@jimlaguardia8185]

bcsorensenman Why be sad? His life was GREAT! These bodies are fragile.

[@l.plantagenet2539]

He said he wasn't afraid of dying. The way he treated his body smoking 3 packs a day then finally quit after being diagnosed with COPD and then it took a toll on his voice and lastly dying of Pancreatic cancer changed his looks. He was unrecognizable towards the end.

[@derekbeauchamp2409]

It's hard to believe this was 46 years ago, and this was fantastic and brilliant music then. The best time the 70's✨☮🎸🌻👍✌️

[@designerlarry]

Derek Beauchamp one of the best live concerts moments of all time ever!

[@timpenfield5]

70S=RULED

[@tommiharrell9958]

Yes. Agree. It seems like yesterday sometimes.. Wish we could go back to such an amazingly innocent time of our lives. It was spectactular because of ELP.

[@robertacolarette1594]

You had to be a real musician to make it back then. We were surrounded by such innovators and geniuses at their craft. I actually heard someone say in a reaction video that “this was back in the day when you had to know how to play instruments”. Can you believe that? Real playing is out of style now?

[@richardsteele9548]

60's & 70's for sure Beat period of time, ever 80's, 90's too but... Different

[@Acflucio]

Keith Emerson was a genius. Rest in peace and thanks for the music.

[@josephdipalma3270]

Why are Emerson,Lake and Palmer not in the Rock and Roll hall of fame? Yet we have bands like NWA amongst others are in. Such an incredible travesty.

[@Claytone-Records]

Joseph Di Palma You do not say. I figured they had been in for years. I play music myself and stay away from media so don’t always hear. What a shame. See my note about playing this song today early in the comments.

[@Sam-oq1zm]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a joke. Don’t even pretend it’s supposed to be about rock. The only prog bands I know are even in there apart from the uber mainstream Pink Floyd are Rush and Yes, and those inductions were both incredibly recent. TL;DR it’s a hoax.

[@arkanoiddude]

@@Sam-oq1zm Genesis is in as well, but like Yes there's a good chance they wouldn't have been recognized if they didn't reinvent themselves in the 80s as pop stars

[@markvaught672]

​@@arkanoiddudeyeh, it's unfortunately a corrupt voting system or something else like Jan Wenner truly being a doped up psycho casualty of the 60's. I mean seriously, the man decides he's gay in his late 50's or 60's like that other wack job fruitcake, Clive Davis. I've heard Wenner on a relatively recent Joe Rogan podcast, and it's patently clear that his faculties aren't quite functioning at full capacity. He doesn't seem to like true talent or musicians with real actual skills on their instruments. He likes rap and pop. Oh yeah, also penises. So once he's gone that way, to me, anything else after that is like the teachers voice in the Peanuts animated movies. Charlie Brown's Christmas etc. Waah waah waah-waah waah-waah. In other words, no pun intended, I can't hear a thing he says. It's all gooblygook.

[@markvaught672]

And may I also add, Jan Wenner is a sociopath and he has a lot to do with the RRHoF. He runs the damn thing. Lol

[@dsoutherland1747]

I can still see and feel it. I’m 17, sitting on the floor in my bedroom with a plum candle burning, black light glowing, listening to ELP. Seems like it was just yesterday.✌🏼☮️ 🕊

[@shirleypena4133]

Utterly brilliant from start to finish. This one never gets old.

[@chrisschlomann2336]

Amen to that!

[@hofla7777]

Classic track of their first LP. Also published as a B-Side to LUCKY MAN. A single presented to my as a christmas present by my brother. I was driven to tears. The first vinyl by the band.

[@ulrichrathmer4338]

50 Jahre sind vergangen und immer habe ich diesen Supersound und diese Gruppe im Ohr. Phantastisch

[@densocling1235]

We are so lucky that those three men came together and made their wonderful music. It really grabs your soul.

[@duncanmurrell9203]

The definition of jaw-dropping. Their astounding groundbreaking music has endured like the classical music for that era it was. This was the first album that I ever bought and I saw them in their first year at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival in 1970. They were at the pinnacle of talent driven rock music that combined many different elements.

[@moi3557]

This is based on a classical piece - Sinfonietta by Janacek. Check it out.

[@whiskeyriver4322]

The mind can be as terrible as it can be magnificent. With his passing, I can only reflect on the joy he gave a young man growing up. Farewell Minstrel Man; take a pebble on your new journey........

[@ulrichkeller196]

I remember that gig very well. Greg Lake was so stoned that he forgot the first verse of the song but sang the second verse twice. They also had, as one can hear, bad problems with their timing. But, they were gods. Rest in peace Greg and Keith, keep on rockin', Carl.

[@ReverendEd330]

Saw Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Emerson, Lake & Powell, and then Emerson & Lake a few years ago. All three amazing shows. I am saddened to hear of Emerson's passing. Rest In Peace and thanks for adding richness to the soundtrack of life.

[@petrtomsicek1588]

Keith - MAESTRO!!!! He was a genius. thank you forever

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Man this is so good, I must have played this song a million times over the years. I remember I purchased this album when it first came out when I was 13, an older friend heard me playing it and asked to borrow the record for awhile as he'd like to play this song with his band at the local Teen Dance. One week later he performed this song and dedicated it to me, I felt 7 feet tall.

[@RCEvans87]

Such fantastic musicianship!!!!! RIP Mr. Emerson & Mr. Lake

[@jimlaguardia8185]

One of my all time favorite ELP songs.

[@myearsloveit]

me2

[@pepperings]

Carl Palmer... wow. Gorgeous too. The only drummer I could watch do a solo for hours.

[@loriabrams3048]

Carl palmer. Hubba hubba hubba.

[@kljhadfdhafklj]

man...can't even imagine this music happening again

[@gaelic8683]

SAW ELP at isle of wight 1970 -mind blowing show with live cannons on stage.Then saw them at Hollywood Bowl with HUMBLE PIE -featuring Peter Frampton and Steve Marriot. Great show RIP Keith you will be missed.

[@robertgwynn486]

I was at the Bowl also. Best concert ever. Mr. Electricity.

[@jameslepera7423]

I was at the Hollywood bowl show. I remember Greg Lake saying this next song is kinda long if you need to go to the restroom and they started Tarkus. everyone stood up at first and sat down quickly.

[@davidericsson1306]

Keith Emerson 1944-2016. RIP.

[@kb1996]

How these 3 musically talented guys can perform a totally unique yet complete rock n roll sound is amazing. Long live rock n roll and those who were at the forefront of an amazing decade which presented the best and highest level of rock n roll music imo. They had that necessary creative energy, talent, & inspiring originality that indeed came 'From The Beginning'!

[@edellis515]

HIS VOICE WAS OTHER WORDLY

[@jacebrodsky8869]

RIP greg. thanks for the music ....you will truly be missed :(

[@SAHogan-bw4wg]

Savage melancholy! KE lives on in a powerful live rendition (Lord, but I'm still in shock)! Will never forget seeing this band at the Gorge at George (WA), where CP put on THE best live drumming performance I've ever seen. You could actually FEEL his bass drum thudding against your chest.

[@trapazoidalwindow]

+S.A. Hogan Yeah, I'm feeling the heartening drum work too. Cool comment. Fucking hot vibe on this performance for sure! RIP Keith. Way to tear into the edge.

[@SAHogan-bw4wg]

+Adam Brown Thx, bro.

[@MrLinki1212]

We should thank our good Lord in heaven, that he gave us these musicians they give us so much joi.

[@davidoran123]

from the beginning they were an amazing band

[@MrProfGary]

This is the music I grew up with - awesome then awesome now. RIP Keith, you three made me what I am today.

[@aurorarain1265]

They must had added those other verses later...lol Love ELP!! So cool to see them on video! One of my favs! GREG 💓 KEITH 💓 CARL 💓 Thank you for your amazing talents!

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

I saw Keith, Greg and Carl LIVE seven times at their height! If I get to the gates of heaven and am permitted to enter, I will ask one question. Are ELP in Heaven? If the answer is no, then I will take my business elsewhere! 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎸🎸🎸🎸 why is there no emoji for drums? Love Peace and Light!

[@berengaria17m58]

now he works for Jesus as the bouncer at St Peters gate

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

HAHAHA, good 1!! 😱😆👍❗️❗️

[@linlee302]

Rest In Peace , Keith, Always Love Forever, Great Band

[@marymeyers-z7l]

Actually the best ever could listen to greg forever

[@atomheartmother5695]

R.I.P. Keith Emerson!!

[@davelogan676]

Greg Lake was incredible.. Voice Dynamic King Crimson/ ELP Rip...Keith as well

[@Beantoon]

Re-obsessed with this, since they used it in the end credits of this week's "Ash vs the Evil Dead"!

[@DrCharlesEdward]

+Jon Hastings Same here. Actually the whole series has an amazing soundtrack!

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

DrCharlesEdward Second season was quite shit for the soundtrack

[@bradmagic1]

Thanks for everything Keith. Love you.

[@lunatic7700]

Was für ein geiles progressivrock nummer. viva ELP !

[@wkrp.5]

Gorgeous Greg Lake & CarL Palmer... R.i.p Keith & GL💛💋✨✌

[@paulralph2022]

This is an amazing performance, so impressive. 48 years ago! Thanks for posting this gem.

[@terezasantana8178]

I love LPM! It's 50 years of recording. Half a century has passed since then. Fabulous. Few have registered at this level!!! 💃💃💃💃

[@davidoran123]

yes they did play like this and i saw them. amazing stuff.

[@namemason6974]

Listen to the PURE PIANOLIKE TONE OF GREG'S JAZZ BASS!!! INCREDIBLE!!

[@robertcooper1952]

There will never be another ELP!

[@matthewstetson711]

One of their lesser known and more resilient tunes.

[@СайярБулатов]

Слушаю с 1972 года . Казань.

[@wkrp.5]

yeah,..Smokin'Hot trio folks! ♥ELP Rip Keith Emerson & Greg Lake -Very Sad Losses. The Music Dinosaurs are dyin' off,...👼😢✌

[@davelogan676]

'70 so many Legendary Groups and Unique Music.. I was 15 and very impressionable.. Prog King's and Best Trio of Talent

[@melvynford3238]

When I saw them in 1970 at the age of 17, I went out after a concert and bought knee length shiny boots, a crushed velvet baggy sleeve top and tight jeans. Not that I was influenced or anything !!!! I must have looked ridiculous, but it didn't matter. These were true musicians and entertainers, the likes of which didn't exist at that time. Pink Floyd stood around boringly playing away to a light show (great music mind you!!), King Crimson hardly moved on stage (also great music) and ELP were madness on stage....especially Keith Emmerson, god rest his soul. Utterly brilliant memories. I count myself so lucky to have witnessed them....

[@densocling1235]

I have loved ELP for decades. "Knife Edge" may be my favorite work they did.

[@a.d.a.f.]

What a show!!!! Unparalleled!

[@rickbruni640]

RIP Greg Lake and Keith Emerson.

[@scarletbass7705]

I love you Emerson lake and palmeeeeer 😱😱😱❤❤❤❤❤

[@roybean7166]

Prog rock at its best. What an incredible band. Those were the days, i was a young kid, just getting into all these " heavier " bands after my stint listening to hit parade music. We called this type of music underground music. Still love it. Roy b, CapeTown south africa 🇿🇦

[@marcfedak]

Wow, Keith Emerson can even play the keyboards from behind (right after he leapt over the organ around 6:32).

[@fredsinternetisland137]

Thank you for this. Long live Rock and Roll.

[@marcodavidcanonvasquez6114]

one of the best debut albums.

[@АндрейТарасов-в7к]

Это точно супер музыка...

[@carrolllight]

one of my favorite drummers. elp one of the greatest ever.

[@tantricsorcerer2258]

Completely amazing how Carl Palmer was able to change his shirt while playing this song

[@areszenwarrior]

Greg Lake too...

[@markschultz5242]

This was one of the trio's best games of there formation playd.From here on the music is justified and turned in to a lesson that still will never happen AGAIN!!!!

[@CavalloDiPotenza]

RIP Emerson, you are missed already.

[@martinluishermosilloromo6043]

lord bless u Keith.....

[@chrisschlomann2336]

Simply Amazing, just love this song! The ELP Legacy will live forever!

[@marcok.6734]

Tutti e tre grandissimi. Album merarivigliosi Anche nel 2023.

[@tominservicetochrist5441]

The lyrics; for those that like to sing along: Just a step cried the sad man Take a look down at the madman Hear the kings on silver wings Fly beyond reason From the flight of the seagull Come the spread claws of the eagle Only fear breaks the silence As we all kneel pray for guidance Tread the road cross the abyss Take a look down at the madness On the streets of the city Only spectres still have pity Patient queues for the gallows Sing the praises of the hallowed Our machines feed the furnace If they take us they will burn us Will you still know who you are When you come to who you are When the flames have their season Will you hold to your reason Loaded down with your talents Can you still keep your balance Can you live on a knife-edge

[@jonvalinski]

+Taumdahu Yes, normally these ARE the lyrics; note here Greg sings Verse 2 FIRST followed by . ... Verse 2 again. :~]

[@tominservicetochrist5441]

+jonvalinski Thanks for the correction

[@Claytone-Records]

It’s so damn funny. I was just playing at my musical partners house. He plays drums and his dad, who is awesome, gave us a 72 Fender Bass because we have been looking for a year and he thought we were pathetic. Anyway, I was playing one of my songs, I usually play a Strat and Taylor SB, and out of nowhere I started playing this song in the middle of my own on this sweet bass. I knew immediately it was early ELP Tarkus? And I could here Greg in my head “if they take us they will burn us” It’s like he was channeling through me. Strange, but beautiful. Thanks for the lyrics as I was missing several phrases. Wow, man!

[@zachhoward9099]

@@jonvalinski I knew I wasn’t crazy lol, I thought he was singing verse 2 to start out😂 Yours is the only comment I’ve seen on here so far mentioning that! Awesome performance by an legendary band regardless!

[@jonvalinski]

@@zachhoward9099 Thanks ! For the definitive version, the performance on Beat Club can't be touched.

[@jjascomb]

I've heard few bands ever cover this highly original group - not easily duplicated. Was fortunate to see them live in 1970 and many times after that.

[@onlythetruth2063]

As a kid we would call this “head banging music”

[@juventinosanchez6572]

ESTOS MUSICOS SON UNOS INOVADORES DE LA HISTORIA DEL ROCK Y INFLUYERON A MUCHOS MÚSICOS DE CALIBRE DE CALIDAD MUY FINA / SOLO PARA SEGUIDORES , Y Q. P. D , EMERSON Y SU COMPAÑERO, LAKE SON TODO UN CON CEPTO MUSICAL DE OTRO MUNDO 😇😇😇👍

[@j.dragon651]

Got to see them twice, great shows. Took the kids once, it was like a magic show or them.

[@posermaximus6547]

Rest in Power Keith.

[@emypad5055]

The Masterkeyboards... RIP Genius