Tarkus, Orchestrated

Reupload of a video I'd downloaded from a long-deleted channel. I have included some information below:
Tarkus by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
Arranged by Takashi Yoshitsune
Performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Sachio Fujioka *(?)
Recorded in 2010 *(?)

[@bigkozlov]

Society's greatness is measured by their ability to cover ELP.

[@jackfolla3517]

Brilliant answer hahahahaha

[@Mireemusic]

Best (funny) comment I've read in a while ^^ Not wrong at all, however ^^

[@JoseSantos-eg2oz]

Exactly.....

[@kengruz669]

Yes, that, along with how humanely they run their prisons.

[@gregraines1599]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@lesliemarincsak3992]

Anyone who truly knows music knows that Keith was a genius!!

[@mikeschlanger7614]

I play this song on keyboards and it is unbelievably difficult. Keith Emerson plays it effortlessly. I struggle through the whole thing. Emerson was more of a contemporary classical avant-garde composer than Rock. I rate him as one of the great composers ever, which may sound silly, I was classically trained from page 5 on piano. He is just a genius of incomparable Talent. this Symphony rendition is a huge tribute to ELP and is dynamic and fantastic!

[@shadowsp8888]

Ditto !!!

[@joshbales2]

It took A LOT of coke to play at level.

[@giusgius9299]

Keith Emerson Irraggiungibile inarrivabile

[@Kruelon]

Can you point me to other songs that showcase what you described? Thanks

[@eisbaerbel]

I am a drummer with little ability on the keys and was lucky enough to know a guy in my home town with a Hammond B 3 and a Minimoog who had the Tarkus sheets and could play it, at least some parts of it. I carried my vintage Ludwig kit to his rehearshing room, and we practiced it without a bass player. After finishing he showed me the parts he played, and I wrote down the keys for both hands because I cannot read music. Being at home I practiced it on my Yamaha DX 7. This was 25 years ago, and recently I found back my notes. It is very rewarding playing this great music, and I owe all this to my friend who unfortunately passed away several years ago. Every time I hear this piece I remember him, he was a great keyboarder. Luckily I have some tape recordings...

[@DukeLaCrosse20]

This sounds even more avant-garde when played by an orchestra.

[@duanereed1857]

I completely agree with you. I would like to listen to Trilogy with orchestra.

[@JeffJefferyUK]

I think I prefer it to the original!

[@BrainPolice5]

More proof that Keith Emerson was composing serious music in a rock context that will live forever. I would definitely see an orchestral concert of Emerson's work. No disrespect to Lake and Palmer.

[@albertoolmos21]

With all due respect, that concert could be Nice, but probably a boring piano/synth concert, not an assembly, orchestral classic rock concert like this one. it is worth to mention that practically all melody and counter-melody lines are by Lake, and percussion by Palmer is awesome by itself while perfectly matched to Emerson/Lake compositions. Looking at the Pictures at an Exhibition's composers/arrangers will depict this.

[@albertoolmos21]

***** Agree.

[@jaimesorli2436]

the time signature of tarkus is from carl, he give to keith, is a mix of practicing time signature of carl at the time mix with ideas of keith at the time, its a thing tell lake in one interview, but yes, keith is the maestro, with davis and zappa one of the most important musicians in modern music

[@philipmazonson4694]

my thoughts exactly too !!

[@philipmazonson4694]

blablabla

[@g.v.9487]

Its incredile how GOOD is Tarkus in a orchestral cover. The ELP music is so tecnical and so articulated that fits perfectly well in a polyphonic rendition of a classic orchestra.

[@tixximmi1]

Wowie Zowie. Most rock can be orchestrated.

[@coachhannah2403]

Whoever arranged this was almost as genius as the Trio!

[@williamscompositions1339]

My guess is Takashi Yoshimatsu might've arranged it. I can't say for certain but they show him several times in the crowd in the video and he is a composer who loves ELP. If you like this arrangement you should check out some of his symphonies. They're fantastic!

[@user-ul9bv2pc4c]

​@@williamscompositions1339yes, this song arranged by Takashi Yoshimatsu (吉松隆).

[@yutamat55]

感涙です。佐渡さんのキースエマーソンへの敬い、体いっぱいに噴火する指揮、難しいフレーズを繋ぎつつ応えた楽団のみなさん。不安な部分も最初ありましたが、エンディングの魂の昇華。

[@vitoriogarcia6931]

Você definiu com felicidade o trabalho dessa magnífica orquestra. A canção cresceu ainda mais sob a batuta do grandíssimo regente e seus admiráveis músicos regidos.

[@roykowalski4125]

Keith, Greg, and Carl were all in their early twenties when they created “Tarkus”…I was 13 yrs old the first time I listened to the lp..still playing it today..50 years later..a masterpiece! Don’t forget about the “b” side of Tarkus.

[@rondarnell949]

Mr Roy. I'm the youngest of 5 brothers. But I can remember crawling around on the floor and being terrified if this album cover. Saying that ELP has been in my blood for close to 54 years. It is just as alive as it was then. I had a great friend play Trilogy on a full concert grand at my brother's passing early this year. It was very emotional but also very justified. After listening to recording from the funeral and talking with my friend. He told me he knew of the song and heard it many time but never sat down and try to play it. When I asked if he would he said he would be honored but really didn't know It, and kinda short notice. But I've known this guy since grade school and I knew he would do a very good job at it. And I'm here to say he nailed it Spot on. I couldn't of asked for a better friend to come through for me like that. And I'm sure my brother was honored by it.

[@alejandrofabianlopez3985]

No doubt the director is an ELP fan! He´s so passionate and energetic!

[@Col2617]

Kieth would be proud. RIP

[@pepecurdele1753]

Keith was proud and he loved the conductor. Several years ago he respond a comment I do on his facebook page when hi posted this very concert, about how cool seems to me the conductor. He replies telling how much he loved this work especial the conductor and tell me his name. I recall it was almost the only comment he do on that post. I can't believe he took the time to comment, but he did it . Months later I knew he killed himself.

[@mane4209]

Just love how Aquatarkus takes 4 minutes of the entire rendition.

[@henryplantagenet805]

Just imagine the first time these musicians saw this sheet music. And then they find out that ELP played it all with three people.

[@jimcarroll8004]

Bravo… a fittingly orchestrated tribute to one of the greatest composers of our lifetime. RIP Keith…

[@steverobinson1693]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Brilliantly done full of life and excitement. The maestro in this is incredible. You can tell he is in love with this piece of music.

[@marshallh.9357]

Echoing BrainPolice5's comment, it's absolutely amazing just how much musical sound came from these 3 musicians vs. a full orchestra. ELP were truly one of a kind greats.

[@guillermoochoa8002]

Player: Summons Black Iron Tarkus. Irom Golem: Why do I hear boss music?

[@AxlSixpounder]

Fun fact: Marty Friedman (ex Megadeth) was there, you can see him at the end of the video

[@mprogger5476]

10:36

[@user-cu8zd6tj1i]

Actually, this video is a bit edited. In the actual TV version, between the First Tarkus part and the latter, Marty plays Piano part of Rafmaninoff Piano Concert No.2 Third part as a Rock playing with Orchestra vs. Tarkus's Orchestra plays the rock. It is quite good.

[@mprogger5476]

@@user-cu8zd6tj1i do you have the link to the unedited video?

[@gorantanov7153]

He is married to Japanese cellist, Hiyori Okuda

[@smithpm81]

wonderful, about time ELP is recognised for its symphonic beauty

[@user-ic3hf3sx4r]

This orchestral version was used in a historical drama of the Japanese Middle Ages("Taira no Kiyomori"). This may sound strange, but it was great! EL&P was very popular band in Japan, even my father had an LP of them. Many Japanese composers were influenced by them, such as Nobuo Matsuo, known for his music in Final Fantasy series. so, It makes sense some of the people says It's sounds like boss battle music.

[@stephencrawford6082]

Holy smoke how fantastic was that. Homage indeed to the great Keith Emerson.

[@dingledan-gle1590]

Hearing ELP orchestrated like this really helps to highlight the band's influence on Koji Kondo. Some parts of this sound like they could be lifted out of Zelda, especially with this arrangement. It's such a beautiful approach to such an important piece of music.

[@jessiejonesy81]

Him and Nobuo Uematsu. He must have been high as a kite on ELP while writing the music for Final Fantasy 6 and 7.

[@enzolumare5680]

This sounds a bit like Mario Galaxy music too imo

[@matombler3009]

I think this arrangement might be by Takashi Yoshimatsu. Hasn't scored any video games (although he did the astro boy 2003 reboot) but his music sounds very Zelda (it's what brought me here!)

[@tannguyen-rc6jl]

Always listened and loved ELP's version, this orchestral arrangement brought me to tears. Never had such a feeling for a piece of music. 😢

[@penta2go]

Played by Tokyo Philharmony Orchestra conducted by Yutaka Sado at 20/02/2011 for a TV program broadcasted by TV ASAHI, Japan.

[@MarioGimeno]

hi, you know if is this album available on spotify? :)

[@Gameang123acdc]

It's nice to know that Keith might have listened to this.

[@kkmokutan]

​@@MarioGimeno The conductor is different, but there is a recording of the same arrangement played by the same orchestra. I don't know if you can find it on Spotify, but you can find it by searching for "Tarkus-Classic Meets Rock".

[@user-qg2uf8jp3h]

Thanks for the necesary info about this Superlative Classic Gem.

[@NimrodelMirage]

The battle field section was so beautiful

[@TheRealFilipiano]

Though (ofcourse) every musician familiar with this piece likes to play certain parts in certain ways, of which follows me not being too enthusiastic about the pulse at some bits, I should definately say it has been turned into an orchestral piece wonderfully and I absolutely LOVE the aquatarkus of this version - great job :)

[@dougmphilly]

+EvilFilip agree, never thought of trombones replicating keith's synths.

[@pepecurdele1753]

I think Aquatarkus and Eruption are the two part where they really nailed. If you listen the short excerpt arranged for the Royal Philarmonic you can realize that is more easy and musical but this one is epic form Aquatarkus till the end. I think that's a value: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHjHoJlvhNChe9E

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

This is so good, just shows how much ELP was virtuoso at their music. I love this version because it gives room to so many instruments of the orchestra. This reminds me of Holt's "Planet" in some way. But indeed a lot of solid rock music can and is played with a classical orchestra with much "grandeur" !!! Bravo !

[@davidfossdal7093]

Just goes to show one, how important ELP was to the music history of all time.

[@charliebirkner8729]

Getting honored by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra is the kind of homage that few musicians ever deserve :) I only wish the transitions had more edit (and seconds between)... どうもありがとうございました

[@tstop8]

I bow in honor to the orchestra, the conductor and also, for taking me on this great journey of Keithès music.

[@plj471]

It's a great shame he is not here to witness this. All three were talented beyond all normal standards and the composition skills and playing ability of Keith was just outstanding. His ability in bringing all the sounds created here by a full orchestra to live audiences by just the three individuals was magic. I know because I saw them...more than once. Phenominal on stage and just as intricate as the studio version only better because of the additional improvisation they treated a live audiences to. They can be copied and emulated today but I don't see the shear creative genious of ELP anywhere nowadays. A once in a lifetime gift that will last for generations.

[@user-qy2wp8iz9l]

Keith. Is being listened to . ( Finally)

[@profesoresdeexcel3897]

Magníficos arreglos y orquestación. Me ha emocionado profundamente. No lo conocía, aunque soy fanático de ELP y he tenido la increíble suerte de poder verlos en vivo en 1997. Jamás he podido olvidar ese concierto. Al final del mismo, Emerson se subió al órgano e interpretó la Toccata y Fuga de Bach con las manos cambiadas y al revés... una pieza que ya es muy difícil de tocar normalmente. Keith Emerson vive por siempre, en mis recuerdos.

[@ichbinzehn]

Mir gefriert das Blut! Einfach nur genial

[@real3tron3]

amazing how the arrangement changes the whole piece. Amazing.

[@voiceover2191]

This is beautiful, what a tribute to ELP, fantastic!

[@katemurphy1915]

We can all hear Keith’s signature time sequences in much of his music.

[@Mario-zb1bc]

Its amaizing how a rock group like elp give a great influence in the New generations I love this música congratulations

[@user-le1kn2xc6r]

ELPへの愛を感じるアレンジ…

[@cesarsansores8368]

the aquatarkus ending might the one of the most epic things in history

[@adrixm]

Beautiful. Probably the best orchestration of Tarkus I ever listened.

[@carloseguiarte163]

When you are an unique genius....Bravo Mr. Emerson!

[@Matcha_Kaki_Gori]

いやまじこのころの題名面白かったなあ吹奏楽部員としては…

[@mikanmenbow9036]

Conductor was Mr. Yutaka Sado. Mr. Sachio Fujioka was premier conductor. Premier live is below(sound only). kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrOqXWHptqso6csi=4Lk3A98V5d_dTf90 Yoshimatsu told about Tarkus (only Japanese sorry) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zbm4Kjh55kp6Msi=giq7BpxBOEy9ABnt

[@epiphanydrums5427]

I am absolutely AWESTRUCK !!! Detail and performances are staggering! BRAVO!

[@robertocastro9501]

Tarkus original já é maravilhoso mas nessa versão orquestra não há palavras p definir a grandiosidade magnitude ou seja lá qual for a definição dessa obra prima!!!! Só nos resta agradecer imensamente!!!!!! Obrigado

[@ramonmendes829]

Orquestra maravilhosa !

[@rinaldoiemma]

At the beginning of the 70s there was a new Renaissance ( Rinascimento) of music not everyone noticed it and many confuse music with the appropriate labels, pop, rock jazz and blues, Tarkus is an opera that has nothing to envy to the symphonic music of the past, but this will be understood in many years, the transcription for orchestra is superlative, perfect performance. Iemma Rinaldo

[@Richard-dp4fl]

Wow ! What a band ! Great job - awesome conductor ✌️🇬🇧👍.

[@Woolookologie]

The arrangement of this was done by the amazing composer Takashi Yoshimatsu by the way. Never knew there was a performance recorded on video! Always tried to find it over Yoshimatsu's name, it seems he's not mentioned by anyone here though, which is kind of a shame I think.

[@raffaelevalente4482]

thank you for the name of the composer!

[@MarioGimeno]

hi, you know if is this album available on spotify? :)

[@bjornjagerlund3793]

I like his symphony 4 and 5. Well worth looking up.

[@markricci1361]

Yes, thanks so much for his name. This is an amazing transformation of ELP into an orchestra.

[@THEFORBIDDENMAN-lk7of]

WELL DONE TO THEM TRYING TO TAKE THIS ON

[@andersbonde2593]

What a gem! This deserves a larger audience (and hi-res)!

[@nagoya_flash0421]

東京フィルすごいな。 これLIVEで見たかったな。あと指揮者が面白い。

[@danielpinero880]

¡¡¡Tre-men-do !!! que laburo de transcribir esta obra genial que me volaba la cabeza cuando era un adolescente [ bueno y tambien ahora... llegue buscando viejos Tarkus en vivo y descubri esto ... mamita ] recuerdo el album con ese armadillo con cañones y toda una fauna onirica; lo que debe haber sido en vivo escuchar esta orquestacion. Como era de esperarse termine emocionado, riendome, sacudiendo los brazos, casi diria feliz jaaa ... el director tambien gozaba el momento, se nota, solamente quien dirigio una banda o una orquesta conoce el placer de escuchar el trabajo realizado despues de horas y horas de escritura y ensayo; un merecidisimo homenaje a Keith Emerson. Me apena un poquin, en la mezcla, los instrumentos menos sonoros son aplastados por la percusion, pero igual esta fabuloso. Desde Ushuaia, Argentina agradezco a don Yutaka Sado por hacernos pasar tan agradable momento!!

[@porcupine4ever]

Absolument fabuleux. Emerson était une très grand compositeur. C'est beau de voir le Maestro tripper autant.

[@stanervin7581]

You need to see Rachel Flowers doing this ! Uploaded 4 days ago. Sorry, don't know how to imbed a link to it. All her Emerson work is EXCELLENT. 🎹😘

[@duanereed1857]

You're right. She is terrific! Emerson encouraged her.

[@sheldonwheaton881]

She is formidable!👻

[@karstengrunberg2477]

Klasse ,das ist schon große Kunst die Musik von ELP umzusetzen

[@videojockeysword]

This AWESOME...right next to Rachel Flowers on acoustic piano. RIP Keith. You will NOT be forgotten. I still have the autograph.

[@warnnie]

Never thought about this but really great and great playing which Japanese classic performers can do.

[@sugitaku1957]

凄い！タルカスをオーケストラでやろうとした心意気に感服！それにこれを聞くともう楽曲自身がロックを超えて完全な交響楽に完成されている。キースはクラシックの道に進んでも偉大な音楽家として名を残してただろう。

[@7gfkkgcvbnj]

プログレはワリとオーケストラ化と相性が良いように思う。そもそもが20〜30分の大曲を作る人らだし、商業的な成功を見込んでのリリースをこなしつつ、プログレらしくガチガチに世界観を構築してんじゃないかな。

[@greg4557]

Thanks for posting this.. Its incredible.. & a testament to how Timeless these compositions are.. RIP Keith and Greg.. you guys were So Great!

[@mikefoster9808]

Greatest compliment to ELP . Completely outstanding. Such great musicians. As is Emerson , Lake , and Palmer.

[@kevb1959]

"Clear the battlefield and let me see all the profit from our victory"!

[@joselares9031]

STUNNING ORCHESTRATION...Stunning Sound...YEAH...

[@carlosalbertoteixeira375]

Loved it! Best energies from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil ❤️👍🏻

[@ricmec1]

*Portuguese* É incrível ver como Keith Emerson era um virtuoso... Quantos músicos são necessários para fazer o som que ele fazia sozinho. . . *English* It's incredible to see how much of a virtuoso Keith Emerson was... How many musicians it takes to make the sound he made alone. . .

[@mikeg888]

A terrific tribute to a genius musician/composer. Well performed and transcribed for orchestra!

[@WA6794]

R.I.P Keith Emerson...

[@joemcdonald4654]

Saw ELP 3 times this was great

[@vikingmike8139]

Awesome!

[@OFR]

One of the highlights of my life was when Keith gave me this on CD. I had never heard it before and we played it in the car, he was so excited, and just love to hear his Music performed in this way!

[@martinbe5111]

wowww the intensity building up on 6:30 onwards is hugeeeeeee. gives me shivers. Absolute masterpiece

[@user-cu8zd6tj1i]

The conductor is Yutaka Sado.

[@guillermoabaurre6975]

Soberbia interpretación. Tremendamente emotiva, un tributo enorme a Emerson y Lake.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Wonderful..would have loved seen this in performance.Wonderful.

[@jhigelin7252]

impossible de de ne pas verser une larme. Oh ce Keith ! Diable d'homme ! Et cet ensemble ! Quel rapprochement émouvant ! Vive la musique !

[@robin2012ism]

great!As an ELP fan, I approve.

[@yogsothoth4005]

This brings tears to my eyes. It could've passed off as a Copland composition!

[@vimfuego8827]

Brought to life in spectacular style by great musicianship.

[@nicholaskernan5669]

Love to hear this gorgeous work in the truest form! Amazing job!!!!!!!!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I can’t believe I found this ! 🙏🏻

[@danielaamandola3576]

Ardito, bellissimo, finale straordinario con tutta l'orchestra lanciata al massimo!

[@user-qy2wp8iz9l]

Spectacularly awesome .you guys

[@carlotrotta9271]

Grandioso, questo capolavoro merita questo ed altro

[@alejandronetri4554]

amo a este Director por esta maravillosa orquestacion e interpretación con su Orquesta y amo aun mas el genio de Emerson

[@andreatutrani]

BRILLIANT !! Keith would be proud 🎹🎸🥁

[@miguelgarcia1413]

Emerson,Lake and Pamer : Miren la cantidad de músicos que necesitan , solo para igualar una fracción de nuestro talento

[@robertbrors5823]

That is mindblowing....

[@ana-toshi7891]

こんなに難しい曲をアレンジしてフル オケで再現してしまう素晴らしい演奏に感嘆しました、素晴らしいです😂

[@stingfan16ify]

Bloody fantastic!!!!!!! The boys would've been proud!

[@zcardman2007]

I do not know who did this arrangement for orchestra, but kudos for capturing the feel, even without electronics. The conductor did a great job.

[@coachhannah2403]

Choice of instruments for each of the keyboard themes was inspired.

[@Psychofrog395]

I wish to see is reaction today saws this 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🇯🇵🇬🇧

[@DrHouse-ng2fq]

AMAZING!!!

[@damirhlobik6488]

Bravo 👋

[@joseolivaresgnv]

ELP Músicos atemporales sus obras quedarán en perpetuidad para las nuevas generaciones gracias ELP por tanta genialidad y virtuosismo .

[@1512592011]

A masterpiece.

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Thank you Keith.

[@TimesThree333]

The one piece of music I always go back to. Brilliant stuff.

[@blasfemia0killer]

it sounds as beautiful as the original version

[@maddma]

Bravo, Bravissimo!

[@richardnovarajr.4967]

This is such a sign of respect!