Smoke on the Water with Queen, Pink Floyd, Rush, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc

Watch the Making Of - • The Making of Smoke on...
Apple Music - bit.ly/SmokeOnTheWaterAppleMusic
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In 1989, artists from Pink Floyd, Queen, Rush, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Yes, Iron Maiden, Free and others joined forces to raise funds for people affected by the Armenian earthquake. Kerrang called it "the greatest array of hard rock talent every assembled".
Organised by Jon Dee, the remake featured David Gilmour, Brian May, Tony Iommi, Ritchie Blackmore, Alex Lifeson and Chris Squire on guitars. On vocals it had Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson, Paul Rogers and Bryan Adams. Keith Emerson and Geoff Downes played the keyboards and Roger Taylor played the drums.
This is the official promo video for the 2010 Wermut & Dee remix of the track. The song was released worldwide - it successfully raised funds to rebuild a children's music school in Gyumri in the Armenian earthquake zone. Today the new school teaches music to 220 children a year!
For more information, visit www.RockAidArmenia.com
Jon Dee
Founder, Rock Aid Armenia

[@RockAidArmenia]

There's multiple mixes and versions of Smoke On The Water now released on Apple Music, Spotify & more! Apple Music - bit.ly/SmokeOnTheWaterAppleMusic Spotify - bit.ly/SmokeOnTheWaterSpotify iTunes - bit.ly/SmokeOnTheWateriTunes Google Play - bit.ly/SmokeOnTheWaterGooglePlay

[@bjk777]

Thanks for making this version. Blessings from Canada.

[@saszer20]

RockAidArmenia that's the best one 💪

[@barbarianpirate]

Iron Maiden, Queen, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd performing the same song?? That was the best idea I seen in many years... WAS AWESOME!!!

[@warreng3238]

barbarosoria 13 Not to mention Tony Iommi and Paul Rodgers.

[@swingingharnessofdoom8260]

Too many cooks spoil the stew.

[@user-so9mx9if8l]

Also Alex Lifeson is in the video. 5:17

[@adrianrodrigues1402]

And black Sabbath.

[@trevoryeo559]

You forgot Black Sabbath too

[@somemango9587]

And they say that Infinity war is the greatest crossover ever. Smh.

[@ripit.3457]

SMOOOOOOOOOKE ON THE WAAAAATAH woops

[@ReMetallicMusic]

lmao

[@mandardesai]

This is like an All Star Game of Rock Legends.

[@RockAidArmenia]

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

Tony Iommi, Brian May, David Gilmour, and Ritchie Blackmore playing on the same track. Holy shit.

[@NikhilPatil-ul4mk]

ikr. My mind exploded just my looking at the title.

[@fonsecorona]

ShortFingeredShreder No fucking kidding!...What are the chances of putting these guys together in a life time?

[@cesarbenavides1687]

ShortFingeredShreder About Lifeson man he's badass too!!

[@mrjacob0101]

I hate when people overlook Lifeson!

[@shezza57]

Yup

[@pgsticker]

Best thing about this -- tons of singers and guitarists-- One Bassist

[@jakefinnen8529]

+pgsticker And one guy on Hammond.

[@mzmadmike]

Yeah, but there are a handful of bassists where you'd only need one, and Squire is one of those.

[@guvenerenerdinc7242]

and the best..

[@DameonJessey]

Keith Emerson - May he RIP

[@matzekoebele]

DameonJessey don't you dare! It's fucking Chris squire!!! They both Rest In Peace nov 😓

[@emrevcimen]

the most underrated video in the history of humanity

[@chrisbuttino4098]

EVC KZbin. That and "we are stars"

[@davidchambers8959]

Yes (pun intended)

[@edgarhernandez6124]

It’s underrated for people that do not like good music

[@Mosfet510]

This was good stuff! All that talent.

[@1969atam]

Brian May has the most distinctive guitar sound on the track. In a blindfold test I wouldn’t know who else was on it!

[@RockAidArmenia]

100%! Thanks for Watching!

[@therealawakener7]

You've not listened to much 'Blackmore' then.

[@colinwright4139]

You should be able to make out DG and TI blondfold too.

[@haydenn680]

you could tell the Iommi rhythm parts

[@adrianhiggins6087]

gilmour has the most distinct sound and ritchie bmoore has such a distinct sound toi.

[@MauvaDeXVRO]

Iommi's tone is so easy recognizible

[@bondomofo7630]

As is Brian May's!

[@WildBillHickums]

Victor Ouriques Jeff Becks the most.

[@HotEyeBallsAching]

Can't mistake Blackmore leads either.

[@jackm.9286]

because of his leather fingers

[@KJBPSkipper]

its the one with the most reverb

[@KingSNAFU]

This should be called 'When the Gods Played"

[@ginevramazzoleni8426]

I agree with SNAFU

[@j0nax517]

You're absolutely right!

[@wyattleatherman3093]

I’m a little disappointed that David Gilmour didn’t get that much time to shine

[@spitfire1195]

Wyatt Leatherman same

[@jamalmohamed6592]

Deep Purple, Queen,Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd .....the gathering of the legends

[@jamalmohamed6592]

And Iron maiden as well

[@NotoriousBIGeek]

Blackmore, Iommi, Gilmour, and May... guitar gods!

[@RobGravelle]

F**k yeah!

[@intentionaloffside8934]

With Alex Lifeson to fill in the gaps!

[@Asocial-Canine]

If you ever think you're sick of hearing people play this in a guitar store, just imagine what this recording session was like

[@clockworkgirl7387]

I would have a fucking heart attack if I saw all those legends in one room...

[@chrisbuttino4098]

Clockwork Girl I'd burst into flames

[@aviacus6010]

Same

[@mainadas]

OMG... Legends Legends Legends

[@picturedlife1]

Brian May laying down his orchestral guitar riff. Signature move.

[@patrykkot8116]

I saw May, Gilmour, Iommi and Blackmore together, now i can rest in peace

[@mrjacob0101]

With Squire on bass, and Dickinson on vocals! And I would also add with Lifeson on Rhythm.

[@rodrigogarrido5990]

WOW!!!! Keith Emerson, Chris Squire and Alex Lifeson in the same Band.

[@chetangupta5]

Tony Iommi, Brian May, Bryan Adams, David Gilmour, and Ritchie Blackmore playing on the same track. awesome

[@1504Shawn]

Members of Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Rush, Queen, Yes and Iron Maiden together....holy fucking shit!!!!

[@williamhanley472]

The level of badassery is immense

[@davidesquivel5194]

Absolutely!!!

[@Megadeth1983Fan]

Bruce Dickinson: "Smoooke on the Waaate-Whoops!" :D

[@elisabethacronqvist7859]

Bruce just can't be serious than more of two minutes. and because of that I love him.

[@jorgevalente2186]

Angelique Laforese CT vi vi no vi

[@timwhite5562]

I'll say, seeing Gilmour, May and Iommi playing together is like a unicorn moment.

[@xorovats]

I was a baby in Armenia when the earthquake struck. Forever grateful

[@rubberduck8065]

You know you've been a Queen fan for too long to know when Brian and Roger is playing without even watching the video.

[@valdivall6515]

Yup. His unique guitar sound makes me realized "Are Brian May on the guitar?" and i rewind the video and true. He played the guitar

[@scottthesportsguy]

Yep, because Brian built his guitar, it has an absolutely unique sound...unmistakeable when you hear it.

[@roosterinboro]

you will burn for dissing the Old Girl Red Special. I can't wait...Aug 2nd they're coming to Nashville. I have floor seats next to the runway. If Brian does anything acoustic I'll be 10ft away.

[@runtwer5700]

That's how I felt except it was with Iommi and Dickinson because I've been a Sabbath and Maiden fan for as long as I can remember. They stick out like a sore thumb, definitely not in a bad way.

[@cesarbenavides1687]

Justin Hoglund Iommi and Gillan!!🖒

[@artanywhere7256]

Brian's guitar, so beautifully distinctive, it stood out amongst that revered crowd

[@guileweaver4691]

Brian May with The Red Special can outsing the Singers !

[@Taco-bomb-GTA]

This is the Best version of Smoke on the Water.

[@samvimes2821]

FUSION ROUSH Now only if they had had some better drums, and an Iommi solo...

[@Cotramjoxxx]

Made in Japan... This is a funny version.

[@danielschyttelvik6104]

Made in japan? dude thats the best live version EVER

[@luiscp9774]

4:05 - Gilmour: "wtf, this guy is the best".4:06 - Brian: "thank´s, I know".

[@horsiforreal]

Luis Carlos Prandini I like this one

[@banzaijack23]

gilmour > may

[@leslieandrews6165]

Luis Carlos Prandini respect

[@madmaxx4178]

May > gilmour=overbends

[@DhrubajyotiRaja01]

Gilmour is much better than Brian May.....He has greatest solos like Comfortably numb,High hopes,Dogs,Time e.t.c

[@Dush_hnamte]

wow OMG never knew such an awesome video exist......wow

[@sonyabelmontfarenheght1189]

Dusk Hnamte this is like cake with a lot of cream,chocolate and caramel... ;-):-)

[@38clonewars]

Dusk Hnamte Awesome Videos like these don't exi...

[@LEO_CARP912]

Dusk Hnamte me too

[@puffpuff3751]

Keipawn ka hmu v chiah haha

[@mikewalton5469]

Bruce Dickinson is on fire!

[@aruchaalvarucha6930]

haha yeh!

[@fallyfrog]

Yeah ! *-*

[@frankieshankly703]

Isnt he allways ? :)

[@averagemetalhead9962]

He is THE BEST singer that have existed on earth, what did you expected from the GOD Bruce Dickinson?

[@VictorSilva-qf2tu]

ExG_RockN'Metal Lyric videos and more \m/ Best metal singer.

[@stevenshropshire5819]

That is called a major super group!!

[@teekey1754]

"Cream" of the crop.

[@theefficiale3900]

Imagine Freddie's vocals on this GAME OVA

[@Syan4eva]

Paul Rodgers What an incredible voice

[@markgowans]

Paul Rogers is a great singer but I really didnt like him singing Smoke on the water. Interesting fact about Paul Rogers is that Ritchie Blackmore wanted him in Deep Purple to replace Ian Gillan before finally settling on David Coverdale. Paul coundn't do it because Bad Company had just been formed.

[@hatmap]

R.I.P. Chris Squire!

[@RockAidArmenia]

hatmap Having Chris in the studio was the biggest highlight of organising the whole Rock Aid Armenia project for me. Having dinner with him and Geoff after was a Yes fans dream :) Thanks for posting on the video. Best regards, Jon Dee

[@blica1]

hatmap I had absolutely no idea Chris Squire had passed away.. The rock world just lost one of the best bassists in the history of rock music..

[@garethhayes3470]

RockAidArmenia: wasn't there a "mayhem" mix of this that most heavily featured the playing of Brian May,or is my memory playing tricks on me?

[@markymarco2570]

hatmap iii

[@jamesreedy8793]

Yes is such an amazing band

[@domenicoverdelli2850]

In this song Brian May is extraordinary

[@alansmith9948]

Brian May and Tony Iommi stand out, Gods of guitars!!!

[@drstatic401]

sounds like a Guitar center in the beginning

[@sonyabelmontfarenheght1189]

drstatic401 sounds like Rock University :-)

[@SuperAnthony82]

i honestly believe Brian May is absolutely out of this world....you can see how Gilmour smiles after Brian has just had another light-of-speed solo......that is totally unbelievable...i love Brian style...totally unique, so so fucking beautiful!

[@soundgardener4940]

Thanks, but please: _GET. THE. FLIPPIN'. NAME. RIGHT... _Rock on!_ Dr. Sir Brian Maiden (OBE, PHd, \m/) *Knight-Protector of Her Majesty's Badgersty | Royal Axeman of Queen | Inventor of Accidental Speed Metal (1974) | Timelord*

[@blumItamar]

4:03 David Gilmour on Bryan Mai "PERFECT" :))

[@BHHartman]

Brian's Red Special should be an instrument in and of itself... there's literally nothing else like it.

[@Tarkus_H]

R.I.P. Chris Squire.

[@Tarkus_H]

We just lost Emerson too.

[@SignOfCross]

Bruce Dickinson perfect as always \m/

[@MCtheultiMO]

I think this song needs more Cowbel...

[@meneocuskill3371]

Ha Ha Saturday Live!

[@lokivaderzerberus6166]

Wicked Child gradios bruce dickinson

[@adampetten5349]

too right!!

[@ethanrummel7638]

Man Brian May killed it!

[@danielspiegleman270]

Love the back and forth between Gilmour and May. Looked like they really enjoyed playing together.

[@chasependleton1161]

Chris Squire man, what. A. Bassist. Though he's not too loud in the mix here, you can still hear some of his subtle accents poking through. This is awesome

[@puko9415]

He should've sang too, he has such a nice voice.

[@danielvasquez7109]

The God's of rock n roll have spoken.

[@AdmiraHax]

Roger and Brian killin' it.

[@SorooshMhs]

Probably the most epic thing happened in the history of music

[@philsnyder9873]

Man this looked like a lot of fun. Gilmour and May were clearly enjoying themselves too much!

[@gmbgret1]

Stunning assembly of Rock Gods. What a sound. Roger Taylor kicking ass on drums - he would have rocked on vocals and added a whole other dimension. Brian May making the Old Lady sing and showing the rest what for. Nice legs too.

[@rishavmitra6444]

Internet done right...

[@olekkroc7268]

Ohhh my dear Roger and Brian

[@madman2028]

A fantastic amount of talent in one studio.

[@GiacomoTarkusSannino]

CHRIS fucking SQUIRE on bass, guys....

[@boredombutcher5369]

The guy was a friggin savage on the bass

[@williamroark]

Giacomo Tarkus Sannino no mistaking THAT BASS GUITAR!!!

[@martinconnolly4585]

Fuckin amazing

[@Gichanasa]

Smoke on the Water on some intense steroids!

[@hbuss12]

Each of these guitarist sounds and tones stick out so well, Iommi's heavy tone, May's unique sound and Gilmour's as well as others.

[@serdarserttop4207]

4:05 - David's reaction to Brian "Perfect" CUTE AF :D

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

+Serdar Serttop I think he also said something like ''damn, he's fast'' at one point.

[@sherwinfernandes2642]

Larry Magee in my ass

[@janshermalik5440]

Larry Magee David Gilmour

[@michaelwild2536]

Jansher Malik

[@s_p_onarge8720]

Brian may is just too good. I mean, they're all awesome but may is just a legend!

[@erwinhadicandra]

This is what i called a MASTERPIECE

[@Reaper-3000]

Not only is Brian May's Guitar skills unprecedented but he is one clever dude. Astronomer, Mathematician among others..look it up..awesome

[@soundgardener4940]

Cheers, _BUT:_ You forgot Timelord...and Accidental Inventor of Accidental Speed Metal (1974) Anyway, _Rock on!_ Dr. Sir Brian Maiden (OBE, PHd, \m/) *Knight-Protector of Her Majesty's Badgersty | Royal Axeman of Queen | Inventor of Accidental Speed Metal (1974) | Timelord*

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

7 different band members playing a song by another band, writen about Frank Zappa. Gotta love it...

[@davidesquivel5194]

The HYMN of Rock, writen about the disaster of Frank Zappa's band and Montreaux's casino by the greatest heavy rock group of all times, my friend...

[@markgowans]

Smoke on the water isn't about Frank Zappa. Its about an incident that happened during deep purple recording machine head. Frank Zappa had just finished a set at the same place Deep Purple were due to play and thats why he's mentioned in the song.

[@darrenk8128]

Wheelz U are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT...PURPLE seen them 5 times...3 times with blackmore...once with Joe lynn Turner NYcity...slaves n masters tour...BEST concert was April 25th 1987....House of the blue light tour in Philadelphia

[@rayh7046]

NOT about Frank Zappa!!!!

[@pineymusiccol]

brian may, david gilmour, Tony Iommi, Ritchie Blackmore. The big 4 of british rock guitar ever!

[@atroticious]

The Red Special is so recognizable! It just shines among other guitars

[@danielcooper1294]

Sad to think that Freddie was alive at this point, but probably too ill to turn up. I think that from the way Brian looks at times, it might be wearing down on him.

[@Krrrimmi]

I miss this era. The longhair era of Rock & METAL. \m/

[@ufivuhsu344]

Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi, Brian May, Alex Lifeson e David Gilmour juntos é demais pro meu coração !!

[@Cherry_Magenta]

Full Credits list for those curious: Vocals: Paul Rodgers, Bruce Dickenson, Bryan Adams, Ian Gillan. Guitars: David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi, Alex Lifeson, Brian May Bass: Chris Squire Keyboards: Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson Drums: Roger Taylor Producers: Geoff Downes, Gary Langan. John Paul Jones and Jon Lord also are said to have done some work behind the scenes.

[@Wouter1092]

All Legends! 🎶 3:51 Brian, you May live Forever!! 🎶🎶

[@leighburne4098]

Normally big ensemble pieces like this end up being disappointing, but this one's great. Everyone's clearly having a ball and the music gels.

[@blancagatanegra854]

Brian and Roger 👏💛💛💛💛

[@ficacar99]

Brian May uses Freddie's signature attire(shorts) xD

[@wolfgangpowers736]

Brian May. One of the best guitar tone in history

[@mrtnalvrz]

Brian May playing side by side with Tony Iommi... WTF AMAZING!!!

[@trevmsmi]

British Rock Royalty !

[@tsopuaifa]

Brians guitar sounds just amazing... as usual.

[@CK-dd7eq]

Brian May made that sound like a Queen song 🤩

[@frankfrischmuth6820]

Iron Maiden, Toni Iommi, David Gilmore, Brian May and Ritchie Blackmore macking a` session it`s absolut great !!!!

[@012jacob012]

It would have been amzing if may and gilmour had have do more togeher. they are both such soulful, melodic, players and would sound amazing together

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Floyd, Rush, Sabbath, Queen, Purple, Yes ... Throw in Zep and you’ve got all my favorite rock bands wow!

[@vitaliylaryushin]

ПРЕВОСХОДНО!!! Это - настоящий ДРАЙВ, настоящий HARD-ROCK, сколько позитивной энергетики и безупречного исполнительского мастерства! Один из ЛУЧШИХ джэмов с участием мировых рок-звёзд! Отдельная благодарность потрясающему гитаристу, автору и исполнителю такой замечательной композиции - Ritchie Blackmore, а также всем участникам этого джэма! Такая вещь не может оставить равнодушным истинных ценителей настоящей рок- музыки и исполнения, в котором каждая нотка, каждый ньюанс исполненный как вокально, так и инструментально точно вписывается в общую линию композиции, исполнен с безукоризненной точностью и к месту, просто ''нет слов'' эмоции переполняют! Smoke on the Water - шедевр и хит на все времена!!!

[@MMKaresz_az_eredeti]

Best of Britain :)

[@terystuff]

MM Karesz And a couple of Canadians ;)

[@Busky42]

MM Karesz not only Britain mate Brian adams was there i am sure as i am ugly i see lars ulrich on drums and believe me im fucking ugly

[@MMKaresz_az_eredeti]

That's Roger Taylor from Queen ;) Lars have less hair...

[@atomic3939]

Busky42 How the hell does someone confuse Lars Ulrich and Roger Taylor? LOL!

[@loraljohnson]

MM Karesz @4:17 is Alex Lifeson of Rush from Canada.

[@MBDB666]

2017 and never knew this existed. R.I.P Chris Squire

[@char3808]

Bruce Dickinson's vocals are outstanding!

[@uhuhuhuhuhuh3537]

A Queen and Rush collaboration would be amazing.

[@thegoatgotmilked373]

Toni, Ritchie and Brian in the same band. I like that! They should have formed a supergroup.

[@hankanderson3340]

This is taking the phrase " Can you play Smoke on the Water?" To a whole new level.

[@pinkzeppelinjam]

The Anthem of my Youth! Thanks Deep Purple! Thanks to all these Iconic Rock musicians for their powerful rendition!

[@kevinsenquiz8735]

Awesome to see Christopher Squire playing his rumbling bass!

[@paularthur3623]

the best smoke on the water performance ever!!!

[@gahtheone]

That ending... That's a Queen ending. This song fucking rules!

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

This is amazing! So did Ritchie Blackmore have to teach these guys how to play Smoke on the Water? lol.

[@sdv4675]

How can you even think about disliking this

[@TheKlmfg]

Brian May's tone- I may need few new sets of pants.

[@DaveWestGuitar]

very cool tone, but it's just a harmonizer effect.

[@miguelurdaci7884]

Think he needs a pair himself, by the looks of it

[@parkviewmo]

Don't those shorts just make you laugh? He is such a cool player--then there are those shorts!

[@soundgardener4940]

Check out *_'New Damage_** (S O U N D G A R D E N & Brian Maiden)* - it micturates on all music to that point from a GREAT HEIGHT. _Rock on!_ Dr. Sir Brian Maiden (OBE, PHd, \m/) *Knight-Protector of Her Majesty's Badgersty | Royal Axeman of Queen | Inventor of Accidental Speed Metal (1974) | Timelord*

[@JesusChrist-qd7ye]

Dave Gilmour and Brian May are the best.

[@012jacob012]

Idk what was up with gilmour a tone in this though

[@gauravbangera1646]

Jacob Crowell Gilmour's tone leans on the reverb and nuance. I dont think he could have used that for such an heavy song. Also he uses strat for his songs. I think he used a rickenbacker here. Still amazing though.

[@012jacob012]

I get that he might not be able have all of his awesome effects here, but even his raw tone is normally much more full. it sounds almost "cheap" here. those 2 are still in my top 5 favorite guitarists though.

[@gauravbangera1646]

Jacob Crowell sometimes you have to play with tempo of the song. And gilmour couldnt use his rich tone here

[@Tarkus_H]

He used a Steinberger.

[@gregorybrian]

The bane of every guitar shop worker's existence but really fun to hear these guys do it together.

[@xristinazerva]

Love Roger's drumming😍

[@mrimmortalis]

I have never heard this version, but now i am stunned. Awesomeness at its best.

[@aruchaalvarucha6930]

My perfect band: Brian May & Tony Iommi on guitars, Roger Taylor on Drums, Steve Harris in Bass and Bruce Dickinson in vocals

[@justinswan2435]

You sir are a fucking genius I totally agree

[@NikhilPatil-ul4mk]

Wow i like it.

[@meneocuskill3371]

Me 2

[@treck87]

And Will Farrell on Cowbell. Don't forget the solo. That makes the song!

[@santehhh]

Neil Peart on drums, Nathan East on bass, Eddie Van Halen on guitar, and yeap, Dickinson in the vocals

[@agostinoimperatore1158]

Brian May,the God of guitar with the best guitar ever,Red Special.His sound is so peculiar.