Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project - On the Stork's Wings (feat. Alex Hutchings & Marcus Thomas)

"On the Stork's Wings" is the eighth track from my second fusion record "Album No.2" recorded with Alex Hutchings on guitar, Marcus Thomas on drums, Ivan Akatov on trumpet & Ilya Chumachenko on alto saxophone.
‪@AlexHutchingsMusic‬
​‪@marcusthomas88‬
Check out audio here: song.link/vsfp...
The little story of creating and recording this piece will appear on pinned comment below.

[@ValeriyStepanov]

Around late 90’s (I guess it was summer of 1997) we went to Arshan with my family. Arshan is a small town of Republic of Buryatia, around 200 km far from my hometown Irkutsk. There was kinda a highway directed right to the mountain range which can be viewed in a distance (so delightful sight). And this highway had a little springboards one by one. That was fun to experience that jumps on the road while seated in my father’s car driving pretty fast. And at that moment my father noticed a stork flying in parallel to us over the forest glade drawing my attention on this flying big bird as well. And that very fragment of my life caused the creating of «On the Stork’s Wings».

[@СанжарМуратов-з8у]

Валерий Степанов, пожалуйста, ответьте мне, это очень важно😞

[@atmiles88]

Cool story!

[@allebed]

На до же. Я коренной Москвич волею судеб был в Аршане в далёком 1983 году. Служил в Забайкальском военном округе. Как художник ездил по командировкам оформлял войсковые части. Гусино озёрск, Выдрино. Улан-Удэ. и тд. Типа наглядная агитация. Помню только в Аршане какие то горячие лечебные источники. Да и огромное спасибо за высокое искусство. Мне выросшему в семье джазового музыканта с детства погруженного в творчество Чик Кореа, Херби Хэнкока, Куинси Джонса и т.д. С годами стало всё трудней находить интересную музыку. А тут такая кладезь. Всем музыкантам работающим во всех проектах с тобой Валерий, так же огромная благодарность. Вы лучшие. С нетерпением жду новых шедевров.

[@caprise-music6722]

That’s a wonderful fragment of your life. I can picture it. And what a phenomenal song

[@josephmarinacci3486]

Valeriy - Are you able to come to the US and tour?

[@sandraarmonti]

I love fusion 90, it was such a musical time, and I like 80 too. It's a pity that many musicians have passed away, especially Chick Corea...I listen to My Spanish heart and it always turns me on. Thanks for the good music.❤

[@mikhailfedorov7220]

Валерий, это просто переворот сознания! Блистательно! Планета должна гордиться Вами)

[@ProfEDM-wp4zk]

Music for musicians...

[@FusionHowie]

If you are listening to this you have exquisite taste in music. Peace from Detroit MI. I love this!!!!!

[@michaeldempsey3471]

The piano solos, the brass hits, the groove... The bass player sounds amazing and course Alex Hutchings... What a master

[@mikhailfedorov7220]

But the bass player is also Valeriy! It is a mind-blowing bass-keys technique! As well as overall skills and feel of music

[@troborobo-1]

@@mikhailfedorov7220 I was wondering and am amazed !

[@KC-xu4cw]

I've already brought so many to my heart like the new generation Snarky Puppy, Dirty Loops, Jacob Collier, Cory Henry, and of course everything that was so popular in jazz, fusion, funk, soul, instrumental music for the last 40 years. I was very impressed and musically accompanied by many things. But since I came across Valeriys channel years ago, my point of view has shifted a lot. I have met few, very few, who transport and live the spirit and the feeling for music like Valeriy. He's a full package in terms of versatility, God inoculated him with music, feeling and technique. And he can touch and create emotions with his songs like "Long for you" and "Wish you could love me forever" or the cover "Clair de lune". That could actually primarily classic genius's, he creates in the 21st Century. He has something that others don't have, difficult to describe. I play drums, piano, trumpet, some bass and I´m doing audio and video recordings. Like so many others, I know what I'm talking about. For me he is the new master, and what impresses me beyond that, he goes into the studio alone and knocks out a bomb song, all instruments, singing, everything recorded, mixed, mastered and still great in video editing. Few, very few, like Jacob Collier, can do it at this level! Have you ever noticed how great his productions are always mixed? Not to mention, he's doing it all by himself, and that's so impressive! His way of arranging and producing is on a very high musical level, I think he is now one of the best in the world! There are thousands of brilliant musicians in this world, but when I listen to Valeriy there is always a bit more, whatever it may be... but of course that may all be a matter of taste, to each his own;-) Greets

[@caprise-music6722]

I’m a musician who plays guitar, drrums, bass and various things.. and all I can say is: well put.. I couldn’t agree more. Valeriy is on a different level. The only description is UNIVERSE CLASS. p.s having had music in my life since I was a baby and I’m 37 now, I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur of music; I have to say, one of the most beautiful songs I’ve EVER HEARD, is Valeriy Stepanov’s Remebering The Past at Late Night. It touches the very soul of anyone who REALLY loves music. I want it to be played at my funeral. Along with Milk It by Nirvana.

[@fredretteketet]

Agree with you! Being a keyboardplayer all my life...

[@moisaflrs4908]

Pero que opinas de Brian Culbertson? Es otro compositor que da todo de sí, es decir bueno es todo aspecto y creería que uno de los pioneros de este tipo de música

[@KC-xu4cw]

Hello! In my opinion, Brian would be able to play or be like Valeriy. He was certainly successful years before, but he can't get close to Valeriy's feeling and virtuosity. Valeriys plays in his own league☝️ Greets

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

Valeriy YOU/this is just smokin' man!!!!!!!!!!!!!....So awesome!!!!!..Would love to collab. with you!...Thank you! .......KILLER guitar riff into lead 7:42!!!!!!!

[@sanctificetur6950]

Таких музыкантов надо беречь и охранять на государственном уровне. Они, поистине, высшие представители рода человеческого, возносящие наши души в Рай уже здесь, на Земле.

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Valeriy and his guest musicians are top in the world! The finest, tightest most beautiful fusion on the planet 🌏!

[@caprise-music6722]

Marcus Thomas on drums, and Valeriy on bass(on keyboard) my god how tight it is. Universe class.

[@boudreaux_nunu]

These guys are Bad To The Bone,,,& best drummer I ever heard in my life;wow

[@ulpianoduransalazar2375]

Chatea son d otro 🎉planeta

[@czero2533]

Valeriy, this comp blew my head right off. Your ability as a musician just brings tears to my eyes. You compose music i have waited for all my life. You were heaven sent, well for me you were, you deserve a statue in your nearest town square for just being the most incredible musician that ever graced the planet. A trillion accolades for your untold mastery, thank you!. I so look forward to your compositions that make every other musician seem mediocre. Thank you for using my favorite guitarist. Unbelievable stuff!.

[@VladislavSpector]

In one word - Genius!!! It is Mezzoforte on steroids! Bass on keyboard is simply incredible. Every keyboard is played in its own style super naturally and with unrealistic virtuosity. All other musician are geniuses too!!

[@prattpt6]

Nothing short of simply spectacular ✨️ Valeriy has reinvented jazz Fusion to a level that has never been achieved!

[@melodist63]

!!!!

[@paulgilbert3139]

Alex hutchings is the beast, he is my favorite guitarist that Valeriy had so far

[@ZhannaTimofeeva]

Какое чудо, какой качественный, наполненный джаз. Переслушиваю и не надоедает. Валерий мастер и заслуживает большего признания.

[@alexanderdovgopoly]

Бомбищее! Еду в поезде в Питер.. и слушаю ! ночь.. за окном проносятся заснеженные деревья и поля.. кайфищее❄️🥂❤️. Vibes…

[@edwardv4546]

Alex is so amazing on those strings. Jesus.

[@syllas]

I completely agree with you!!!

[@andrewlineberger7544]

The one thing your music does to me Makes me feel Good!

[@АлександрВайс-я8э]

Господи, Валерий, какое счастье, что Вы есть у нас!!!!! Я всегда плачу от счастья, когда слушаю вашу музыку!!! Вы и Музыканты с которыми Вы работаете настоящие Мастера своего дела!!!! Спасибо за Музыку - это Божественно!!!❤ .

[@ХуршидЮсупов-и4з]

Слава Богу! за Валерия,Иисус ему дает все по этому направлению.

[@fredbass77]

и Бог Иегова тоже

[@ХуршидЮсупов-и4з]

Вы имеете ввиду Бог - Иегова?

[@geragamo]

These guys are BEST of the BEST, perfect sound, perfect timing, perfect chords, perfect sounds, perfect song ... thanks

[@luigi.zanini]

0:56 A genius. Period. p.s. am I the only one here having chills and goosebumps at 7:47 (just after guitar tapping)?

[@lobatoulr7154]

....7:48....🎧🎵🎶🎸 😨...oh my God !

[@ProfEDM-wp4zk]

@@lobatoulr7154 This guitar solo is so tasty... Choice of notes... Mélody... WOW 7:41

[@hansottosmotos]

Yeah, after the tapping, the first pull of that string...outstanding...chills and goosebumps all over 👌

[@luigi.zanini]

@@hansottosmotos exactly! do you know that every person having this reaction has a particular sensitivity in a certain part of their brain?

[@hansottosmotos]

@@luigi.zanini Haha..at least, i'm glad i get that feeling...more important, is that Alex know how to compose and execute it...he also has a class one solo on the Catching the Sun track 👌

[@dmunz7015]

66 now, been jamming like this since circa 13 at the inception of fusion 1968 - 69, you can't beat it, literally. This right here, is 'Top Flight Security'.

[@olafkohler6024]

This Jazz-fusion makes me feel good, even happy. Thanks for this piece of luck, please continue to create this genius thinks 🎶🫶🏻 I wish you a peaceful 2023 ❤🌍

[@TELECASPERV]

Давно не слышал такой хорошей музыки, такого качественного джаза. 👍

[@kfirtsairi3986]

Man listen, You’re one of the best on the planet Phenomenal musician A true music testimony right here, Merry Christmas to you all 🎹🌸🏆😊☺️🏅💯👍❤️

[@andreasmotzkus6181]

Brilliant ! Soooo groovy. Your piano solo is truly an ode to George Duke. It could go on forever. Hopefully George can stream this in heaven. Merry Christmas to all.

[@minorrhoads5318]

Brilliant Fusion style unique to your combinations of influences , and yep i agree with one in the side chats , we miss your brother on Bass too .hope you have a great 2023 y'al . 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrDenisShoot]

What a magnificent piece of art! Valeriy, your music knows no boundaries. Thank you for the pleasure listening to your and your friends' talents!

[@fredretteketet]

Always goosebumps in my right leg..? ..Never had that before😊

[@АрхитекторМендисобаль]

Хатченс бесподобен, как все красиво, гармонично, идеально подобраны музыканты.. Валерий , спасибо за такой рай для ушей.

[@MattLechowicz-s7d]

Pure genius! There are not many tunes I choose to listen to at top volume, but this one deserves it. After six months it’s still my favorite.

[@czero2533]

This comp absolutely blows my mind and cant stop listening to it. Valeriy Stepenov and Alex Hutchings solos are just unbelievable. Gods of the music world.

[@garywheeler561]

continually so very impressed by your effortless command of the keys, and the incredible compositions you are able to bring into reality from the nothingness. Your soul shines through with the emotion that you put into every note! I'm always anxious to hear another masterful composition from you.

[@tomgrassia5830]

You sure got that right brother Gary!

[@caprise-music6722]

So right!

[@danyslon]

I have the same feeling!

[@laurentf3154]

Valeriy is the JS Bach of the 21 Century. Is a genius. I never seen that before.

[@ПаисийБиттер]

Как приятно за русских людей. Талантливых и совершенных.... Браво!!!!❤❤❤

[@АлександрКлимов-и7я]

Просто нет слов, вот это талант! Музыканты экстра класса....

[@TheMidgesMoskitos]

Обалдеть!!! Чуваки!! Грандиозно!!! Обосраться!!!! Господи! Какие есть музыканты! Спасибо!!!! До слёз!!! Люблю вас!!!!

[@stefanfischer4643]

All the Best to you,and all the best to Russia! This Sounds absolutly great! This Sounds free,and this Sound Shows ,what Edjucathion can do! My God! What a Sound! Wonderful! What a Sound! All the best to you! Stefan 🌞

[@aljonbalbido1508]

You’re really my inspiration Valeriy.. ive been listening to all of your music and getting an idea on what you play as well.

[@tomgrassia5830]

You could not find a better inspiration!

[@medvalera73]

На нашей планете Земля я в таком стиле лучшего не слышал..! Браво,спасибо,Валер,за Ваше творчество..! В Мире музыки на нашей планете-Вы Бог музыки..!

[@france5990]

Realmente: UM MONSTRO ❤

[@kloug2006]

Amazing music and out of this world performances!

[@drockross]

Finally! Been waiting for Alex and Valeriy together again!! Come tour the US.................please!

[@tomasabraham5651]

Good old times when it was possible to recognize every istrument and every single line and pattern. Love this clean and high quality precise music.

[@HalloMrFrog]

The drums sounds great 👍🏻 I like the arrangement

[@chilicrab5047]

Im sorry i can only 'like'' this once! astonishing!! simply astonishing!

[@carloceladon7243]

I just thank God Valeriy is in this world!❤

[@DTmaster]

A master track 10/10 one of the best songs I have heard from you in a long time. I know you since 2015, came back from Los Angeles and saw your name, in my city concert guide from "Leiden" (The Netherlands) i didn't knew you yet, so i found out later how good your music was. It's one of my biggest music regrets that i hope to ever pay back seeing you live somewhere in the future :)

[@vsemprivet8633]

Absolutely

[@milesdust3465]

Takes me back to the late 90's when I bought "Playing for time" with Mezzoforte. Also a little bit of his own composition “Cute Martlets”.Thanks!

[@egorm8952]

Needs some Malaman on the bass here as well))

[@EliasUribeDrums]

x2!!!!

[@wgfs]

One of your best recordings. Masterclass in piano skills (and synth bass ) and guitar solo is harmonically so amazing😊

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

This is incredible Musicianship! I already know the prowess of Valeriy and Alex, but did not know this Drummer. What a Drummer! 🔥 👌🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

[@SuneSchack]

Soooooo amazing, bro! Those chops from 2.59 and in the piano solo. OMG. Adult chords. Love it. This is music. Happy holidays, my key friend🎹🎄⭐️

[@DJK.I.M.-KeepnItMovn]

Oh HELL YEAH!!! I can’t wait. I’ve been listening to this album for months. Thanks for the vids on the other songs on this album, but i’v been craving the vid for Stork’s Wings especially Marcus’ drumming.

[@tehedx]

Absolute hammer track! For anyone into fusion, this can only put a big smile on the face. You are a true legend! The virtuousity of the team is outstanding. I love the balance here between crazy solos and smooth pieces. Like a formula one driver. Yes, I can drive like a maniac, but that doesn't mean I'll do every corner like that. Thanks for putting this together!

[@michihappy4133]

Aber echt...Hammer geil🎹✌️😂

[@Nedwin]

Just found Marcus here. What a monster player he is!

[@jotacea5838]

Estos tipos claramente,están al borde de la perfección...y como dicen en Perú...SON MOSTROS !! EXTRAORDINARIAMENTE...BRUTALES !! Tremendos músicos!!😮

[@medetkarataev5749]

Валера !слов нет моих ЭКСКЛЮЗИВ АЛМА АТА КАЗАХСТАН КАЧАЕТ ТВОИ ТЕМЫ. ты знаешь я на клавишах с 1975 г могу говорить где Фирма !!!!а где фуфел.....ты просто ФИРМАЧ.ВЫСОЧАЙШИЙ ХАЙ КЛАСС!!!АК ЖОЛ ТЕБЕ...

[@АлександрЛеонтьевОмский]

Валерий, ты лучший для меня на сегодняшний день! И твои коллеги тоже! Удачи и больше творений, не останавливайся!!!

[@NabokaGoldSexBoy]

Лорбер лучше

[@kendrixtho6053]

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[@eddiecousinsjr]

So glad your working with Alex, he is one of the best ever fusion guitarists out there.

[@roydio]

Alex Hutchings WOW, this is an amazing project!!!

[@JoeM-vh2nq]

You need to come to Chicago. We love your music and phenomenal talent. BTW “Long for you” may be the greatest composition I’ve heard in 20 years

[@atmiles88]

He needs to come to the US ASAP. And not just a one-and-done. I hope he tours multiple parts of the US so that not only will I get the opportunity to see him perform live, but that his greatness can be shared all over this country as well.

[@josephmarinacci3486]

@@atmiles88 Agree

[@mariannamark]

No visas for Russians. Gate is closed

[@TopsGuzpaiEXE]

No sé cuántas veces al día regreso a esta canción y siempre me saca una sonrisa.

[@caprise-music6722]

Sensational. Absolutely brilliant.

[@fuadhamishayev2096]

Bravo from Azerbaijan !

[@eleazarc111]

que joya Valeriy! Desde Chile, LATAM, te envío un gran abrazo

[@olegp967]

Ууухх! Как вкусняче и зажигательно!

[@erniesanchez9635]

There is simply not a better improvisational keyboardist these days than Valeriy. I listen to a lot of people, there is just nobody that can match him that I have heard.

[@ralphmunn1685]

Friggin' amazing - perhaps a Weather Report for our times. This whole band is tighter than a piccolo player at band camp.

[@svetasizikova8813]

Браво, Валерий!!!👏🎼🎵🎶🎹🎺🎸🥁

[@labuhs76]

Дааа!!! Раз десять прослушал за месяц - не отпускает... насколько всё филигранно и совершенно. Тема класс, сыграно класс, снято класс, записано класс... Начинаешь смотреть и залипаешь до конца вещи... Ура, блин!

[@КонстантинВольфрам]

Безупречно, как всегда! Наслаждение и прекрасное настроение подарили! Благодарю!... Особенно о-о-очень понравился барабанщик! Как швейцарские часы работает!!!...

[@sbrgm]

What impresses me (being myself also a pianist) always the most is your ability to phrase. It's from another planet. Great stuff!!!

[@ВераБурлева]

Валерий, я восхищаюсь вами. В такое тревожное время в вас энергия творчества бьёт ключом.

[@pakorabanne83]

My favourite track on the album, absolutely incredible!

[@Oleg5413]

Это высший пилотаж. Снимаю шляпу!

[@kari25nov]

Please Patrice Rushen!!....bring Valeriy Stepanov to the Grammy table NOW. Valeriy! You bring out the new best in other musicians. This piece gives me a beautiful, inspiring and energizing start of my day: gliding along the Stork´s wings:) Thank you so much.!

[@7donc]

He's too good for the Grammys.

[@massimomalaguti8865]

E' un Piacere ascoltarti...Le mie orecchie ringranziano....Top Music...

[@ftibo331]

I've been listening to all of Stephanov's compositions over and over for years and this is definitely Stepanov's best music composition. That's wonderful ! Gorgeous !

[@nikolazuber8202]

Hey Valeriy, I noticed that Cute Martlets plug you put in 7:19! Very slick and nice sounding!! Huge fan, keep going man!!!!!

[@suoniamo]

MERAVIGLIA DELLE MERAVIGLIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STUPENDO VALERIY

[@morrisonjames8941]

Valérie you just a pure genius

[@pasha811]

Incredible! Great Music. Two of my Fav Musicians in the same video. Valery + Alex and great drummer and trumpet players! Can I ask for more?

[@natriyahlorid6629]

чувакиии,кааайффф и очередная вкуснятина!спасибо😍🤘

[@shake7691]

Hutching's solo....just love it!! Love the phrasings and ideas....this is what sparks the "guitar practise" in me, Like Allan Holdsworth's solo on JLP's "Enigmatic Ocean" wow!

[@hansottosmotos]

Thank you, Valiery for this tune!. The all year best tune in this genre in my opinion. This material here, is what you know like no one else! Also want to thank Marcus for his outstanding sense of rhythm, Alex for his superb solo. And also great contribution from the horn section! Happy Christmas to you all!

[@enricomarras3956]

OUR BIKE IS REALLY GREAT. LAST MAY I HAD A WONDERFUL ROAD TRIP ALL AROUND GREAT BRITAIN, STARTING FROM GENOA, IN ITALY, TO JOHN O' GROAT AT THE TOP OF SCOTLAND. 8165 KM. IN 24 DAYS. NO PROBLEM AT ALL. THANKS FOR SHARING!! ENRICO-GENOA

[@godkillller]

Это праздник какой-то!

[@ulrichgamingandmusic]

The keyboard bass and the guitar solo are my favorite... so insanely good

[@fredbass77]

Интро можно слушать часами какая мощь какая красота барабанщик фантастичен он держит огромное напряжение мы не хотим, чтобы это закончилось

[@jasongarey8329]

This really cooks. Love every bit of it. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, Valeriy!

[@enricomarras3956]

WHAT A BAND... I'M SPEECHLESS... VALERY I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU PLAYING IN ITALY OR NEARBY. COME HERE ASAP!!!THANKS A LOT FOR CREATING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. KEEP ON PLAYING!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽ENRICO-GENOA /ITALY

[@tajwashington86]

I just started to follow you because of Marcus.. and i i must say this slap sooooooo hard

[@Nessuno-wg9wf]

Uno dei sound più belli in assoluto

[@tosi0709]

Valeriy. This is so amazing 🙏🙏🙏I would like to sing to those songs. That songs blows me away ❤❤❤

[@fusionfan6883]

I’ve said repeatedly, Valeri is carrying the late great George Dukes torch for a new generation. Beautiful piece and the band is killing it as always. And hey Alex, I caught those Holdsworthisms in your solo, nice, and hopefully catch up with you in 2023🎸🤘🏻

[@tonyaxtell9216]

Ear Candy all day without the processed sugar bad for us! Ha... Bravo Valeriy!! ⭐❤🎁👊🏼✨

[@iLyaDolgunioDrummer]

Уже несколько лет слежу за талантом Маркуса Томаса на барабанах. И только сейчас узнал, и приятно удивился тому, что вы работаете вместе. Очень понравилось, спасибо!

[@RVRDWLR]

Just stumbled across this. Wow!!! Nonstop, from start to finish. Just bought 3 songs on Itunes.

[@2alexios]

Marcus Thomas. You always have montrous drummers. One more.

[@alexzaytsevguitar]

Alex Hutchings is just a beast!

[@colombojazzbeats]

Incredible Valeriy, can’t wish for better jazz, funk, soul & fusion!

[@СергейКалашников-щ2й]

Яскраво! Цікаво! Високопрофесійно! Фантастично! Як і все, що Ви творите... Величезна подяка Вам і Вашим музикантам!!!

[@Marshalov]

Как всегда - ВОЛШЕБСТВО!!!!😇👋Браво, Валерий!!!