After the Love Has Gone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

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    В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
    As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
    Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
    producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
    Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
    Danil Buranov - lead vocal
    Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - synthesizer, backing vocal
    Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano, backing vocal
    Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtcev - alto sax
    Konstantin Kovachev - guitar
    Jacob Zakh - Rhodes piano
    Daniil Dubrovsky - tenor sax
    Evgeny Kondratyev - flugelhorn
    Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
    Michael Podgorny & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to
    CineLab SoundMix Studio,
    Gigant Record
    and
    TG Made Studio
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Данил Буранов - вокал
    Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - синтезатор, бэк-вокал
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - альт сакс
    Константин Ковачев - гитара
    Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль, бэк-вокал
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
    Яков Захваткин - Родес пиано
    Даниил Дубровский - тенор сакс
    Евгений Кондратьев - флюгельгорн
    Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
    Михаил Подгорный и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность студиям
    СинеЛаб СаундМикс,
    Гигант Рекорд
    и
    TG Made Studio

Комментарии • 8 тыс.

  • @Listener827
    @Listener827 2 месяца назад +95

    Since Mo White passed, EWF has not been the same. Your group brings these songs back to life and better.

  • @doowoplover1932
    @doowoplover1932 3 года назад +185

    The BEST cover band of all time !

    • @zebratwist6354
      @zebratwist6354 2 месяца назад +3

      Is that a coverband....😅 ?

    • @carlosfigueredo935
      @carlosfigueredo935 2 месяца назад +2

      I agree.
      The best of the besr

    • @yvonnestephens656
      @yvonnestephens656 14 дней назад

      They surely must be.They're phenominally good and so true to originals. Amazing talent from vocalists and musicians.

    • @BradCox-c3v
      @BradCox-c3v 5 дней назад

      yep

  • @stephenheliodor776
    @stephenheliodor776 4 месяца назад +148

    This performance is undoubtedly brilliant.The depth of sound is exceptional.
    The Orchestra,Singers and Pianists are Firing on All Cylinders !!!

    • @gumersindoperezcorona9609
      @gumersindoperezcorona9609 2 месяца назад +1

      Que hermosas interpretación es de la música de todos los tiempos. Saludos a Leonid & Friends. Brillante y hermosa KSENIA y todas las chicas.

    • @beatricewoods8377
      @beatricewoods8377 Месяц назад

      Wow never heard of them beautiful ❤️

  • @JaceHarnage
    @JaceHarnage 2 месяца назад +126

    I still get chills hearing Leonid & Friends perform this song! Maurice White is smiling! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @ralfbloink3207
      @ralfbloink3207 2 месяца назад +4

      Great this Version and this Group.

    • @Fccluduslitterarius9441
      @Fccluduslitterarius9441 2 месяца назад +3

      🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂

    • @tanastoiberg7981
      @tanastoiberg7981 Месяц назад +3

      I think so, too. A beautiful tribute to the founder of Earth Wind & Fire. RIP Maurice White. 🙏✝️🕊

    • @bradleybullard8887
      @bradleybullard8887 Месяц назад +2

      Insanely talented. I’m beyond excited to see them this fall on their America tour. So so good

    • @StephanieLarson-qt2mb
      @StephanieLarson-qt2mb Месяц назад

      Me too ❤

  • @17fourU
    @17fourU 6 месяцев назад +172

    This is when music was great. Thank y'all Leonid and Friends for your rendition of this song.

  • @ronrmalone
    @ronrmalone Год назад +1056

    The engineer who mixed the audio should receive an award!

  • @ahmettalhaaltntas8259
    @ahmettalhaaltntas8259 2 месяца назад +35

    Thank you for keeping the real music alive friends. RIP for all music lovers like Maurice.

  • @coreybrewer6278
    @coreybrewer6278 2 месяца назад +4

    This is absolutely positively sensational! I love it so much!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @michaelbradley7529
    @michaelbradley7529 Год назад +379

    The whole time I'm listening to them, I'm shaking my head thinking "how can they be this good".

    • @thenov1944
      @thenov1944 10 месяцев назад +8

      They Can't Their FABULOUS ! ! !

    • @danaolsen4358
      @danaolsen4358 9 месяцев назад +8

      Exactly what I was thinking!

    • @RainOfBlue
      @RainOfBlue 9 месяцев назад +13

      Yes, this is the craziest group i've ever listened to. These guys are... bad? Bad to the bone! Yes MIke I asked myself, the same question, "how can they be this good?" But then, when you look at the video and see the arrangements and placements of respective musicians and singers. The whole music so smooth and balanced, so soothing sounds and I still believe, these guys well, this group is a real crazy group!!! You just can't help but love them!!!!

    • @christophermitchum6829
      @christophermitchum6829 8 месяцев назад +11

      Love for humanity supercedes hate...😎💯✔️

    • @TheSulross
      @TheSulross 8 месяцев назад +11

      Trying to get my head around Russian musicians playing classic American songs from the 70s so superbly, faithfully - and improved to boot, given modern digital recording capability - as they ALWAYS nail the American English vocals. It's uncanny. It's beguiling.
      This Steely Dan song and the Superstar Carpenters cover where Ksenia Buzina has a voice that is right there comparable to Karen Carpenter, are my two favorite - because of the excellence of the vocals in addition to the excellence of the arrangement and of the instruments playing. Their vocals are always spot on in the songs they cover, but these are my two favs.

  • @samaduampoma2449
    @samaduampoma2449 2 года назад +774

    As a musician, I have a very high standard for people doing covers of classic songs from the past. But I must say, this cover version was so good and so extraordinary, I had to turn it up, listen to it twice, and ignore my cup of coffee (temporarily - LoL!). This is truly the best cover version of any song by anybody I have ever heard - hands down! The nuance, counterpoints, signature key changes, musicianship, lead and backup vocals, etc., are all spot on!
    I am truly blown away, and as someone else said below, Maurice White(RIP) must be smiling from above on Leonid & Friends!! Stunning! Just stunning!
    I will now do a deep dive into Loenid & Friends, to hear more about their story and other covers they have done.
    Thank you so much, and enjoy!
    Cheers, Sam.

    • @paulanthonyguy
      @paulanthonyguy 2 года назад +29

      Agree 100%. Fantastic musicianship and superb mix. Respect!

    • @davebarrette5674
      @davebarrette5674 2 года назад +33

      It's nice to hear from someone in the know about music to confirm how I felt

    • @richard77231
      @richard77231 2 года назад +17

      Whats wild is the band is primarily a Chicago cover band and their best cover isn't even a Chicago song 😉

    • @fdwyerSDMM
      @fdwyerSDMM 2 года назад +11

      Every time I play this I have to sing with them. Wonderful to see that the musicians agree that this is really amazing.

    • @VancouverComposer
      @VancouverComposer 2 года назад +22

      Yes, David Foster has always said this is the best song he ever wrote, because of all the musical qualities you mention. When he got together with Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin, (who of course played with Chicago for many years) magic was made. With Champlin's and Graydons' lyrics and Foster's music it was bound to be stellar. Ironically Maurice White had nothing to do with this song creatively and yet it was one of EW&F's biggest hits, and remains so to this day.

  • @marcelo_anselmo_levy
    @marcelo_anselmo_levy 3 месяца назад +120

    So amazing Ukraine and Russia together. Greetings from Brazil.

    • @perellegaard5288
      @perellegaard5288 24 дня назад +2

      Bring them Together again and peace. Per Denmark 😢🙏🤞🍻❤

    • @vitbing
      @vitbing 18 дней назад +2

      Yes - and Awesome

  • @perrycliburn9338
    @perrycliburn9338 18 дней назад +1

    Literally.... perfection!! I would not dare change one thing, the musicians are spot on everywhere, all the time, ditto the vocalists. Leonid since you are credited with the mixing, you could make a mint teaching others your craft. There are not enough English words to describe the talent needed to pull this off to this level. You guys are unmatched (IMHO) by anyone else in the world. The only word that keeps coming back to describe your group is STUNNING.

  • @larsjames777
    @larsjames777 3 года назад +2378

    In a world filled with chaos and corruption, music like this is an instant hit of world peace to my soul. God bless you all!

  • @LeKev-zb8lt
    @LeKev-zb8lt 2 года назад +354

    When 30 or more gentle people gather to render a classic tune, you know there’s hope.

  • @gerardture3578
    @gerardture3578 6 месяцев назад +253

    French, I'm 67 years old and I listened to EW&F when I was young in PARIS.
    This musical cover is absolutely magnificent!
    What great work!
    Leonid & Friends, Superb orchestra!

    • @bossamood1961
      @bossamood1961 6 месяцев назад +14

      Hello Gerard, I'm Steve in UK, one year older than you, but we were both listening to one of the World's greatest bands at the same time it seems; this is an amazing cover, never heard anything in modern times to beat this.....as Ukraine/Russian musicians, my only wish is that they could give some of their influence to Putin; make him a changed man aha!

    • @heavyweather4893
      @heavyweather4893 5 месяцев назад +6

      Same here, 61 years old and i still remember when i bought my first EFW album "All n All", this guys are pro musicians. They did a very good job.

    • @jeffsparey9585
      @jeffsparey9585 5 месяцев назад +4

      Yes yes magnificent

    • @victordecastro7221
      @victordecastro7221 5 месяцев назад +4

      _ superb performance- look at all the musicians enjoying their part(s) & the resulting glory of their participation ❗❕❗

    • @jeffsparey9585
      @jeffsparey9585 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@victordecastro7221 yes the enjoyment is written all over their faces as they perform

  • @lisabevillofficialyoutube7777
    @lisabevillofficialyoutube7777 6 дней назад +1

    PURE GOLD! Love the constant smile on Leonid's face!!

  • @markrobinson3830
    @markrobinson3830 3 года назад +771

    Absolutely perfect...from the music to the singing. I'm from South Carolina and I love Earth, Wind, & Fire. The late Maurice White is SMILING on you all. Totally beautiful.

    • @evahill8910
      @evahill8910 3 года назад +8

      North Carolina fan here

    • @dougconley
      @dougconley 3 года назад +10

      South Carolina here 😊

    • @kfd308
      @kfd308 3 года назад +7

      Chicago in the house! Perfection!

    • @ericandsarahsmom1000
      @ericandsarahsmom1000 3 года назад +12

      Los Angeles fan here. Leonid and Friends hit it out of the park again. Marvelous!

    • @julieh7456
      @julieh7456 3 года назад +3

      Maryland fan here!

  • @seabreezeof
    @seabreezeof 6 месяцев назад +74

    One word " Magic" Close your eyes and you think your listening to EW&F

    • @eileenchmielewski1420
      @eileenchmielewski1420 3 месяца назад +6

      I closed my eyes and was blown away!

    • @letra63
      @letra63 2 месяца назад +3

      I thought the same. Out of this World!

  • @obrewsky
    @obrewsky 3 года назад +43

    You guys outdid yourselves! Don't ever stop making such beautiful music!
    This is one of my favorite all time songs.
    👍Kudos to the sax player. 🎷He NAILED it!
    Don't be strangers. Send us more songs via RUclips. 😘

  • @jamesdwestbrookjr4430
    @jamesdwestbrookjr4430 2 месяца назад +20

    You Russians are the best artist I couldn't believe it you guys blew my mind open and I'm speechless

  • @roberteastwood7577
    @roberteastwood7577 Год назад +208

    Did anyone else notice the look on the violinists' faces? They were transported to another realm. So beautiful!

    • @mrmusic1961
      @mrmusic1961 Год назад +6

      They are in a TOTAL DIFFERENT STRATOSPHERE.Awesome

    • @davidcowan4705
      @davidcowan4705 11 месяцев назад +8

      The blonde with the black and white dress is so gorgeous.

    • @jeekay231
      @jeekay231 7 месяцев назад +4

      That's what I love about this band the absolute joy and passion that just oozes from all their faces, it's as though they can't believe what's happening

    • @robertjaussi3729
      @robertjaussi3729 6 месяцев назад +1

      That's because they are working and making money 😊

    • @omarreilumsden9949
      @omarreilumsden9949 6 месяцев назад

      Yupp!!!

  • @alexandercamara2026
    @alexandercamara2026 10 месяцев назад +39

    My 10th time around..! 😊
    I cannot get over how accurate & precise every note 🎵 & melody 🎶 was accomplished by these Eastern European musicians down to the last detail..!
    Simply Amazing Musicianship on behalf of all of you...🙏
    Thank you for bringing this EWF Classic back to life..! ❤

  • @novajoe67
    @novajoe67 2 года назад +162

    Fabulous band! No politics! Just music! Absolutely love this group!❤️❤️❤️

    • @michaelefelsen366
      @michaelefelsen366 2 года назад +6

      Me too! Awesome, extraordinary band! Go on like this!!!

    • @matrixinner
      @matrixinner Год назад +3

      But for some reason you feel have to mention them. Weird

  • @CatherineHatton
    @CatherineHatton 4 месяца назад +20

    A True revolution,transformation into our next World. EWF… lives on forever, and so does Leonid and friends. Thankyou God!

  • @juanherrera1055
    @juanherrera1055 3 года назад +87

    By just watching Ksenya singing I feel this day has a meaning.

    • @scottcampbell1377xanadu
      @scottcampbell1377xanadu 3 года назад +20

      She is terrific , gorgeous as well!

    • @markdemos75
      @markdemos75 3 года назад +6

      My oh my...

    • @ericsteinhardt9693
      @ericsteinhardt9693 3 года назад +5

      @Mark Demos, we all wondered how many marriage proposals she received when they had their tours.

    • @v6g1r8
      @v6g1r8 3 года назад +6

      @@ericsteinhardt9693 LOL. Lucky she can say "take a hike" in several languages . . . and probably has ! 😃

    • @gobucsyanks6789
      @gobucsyanks6789 6 месяцев назад +3

      You should hear Ksenia's version of "Superstar." Karen Carpenter would have been very proud. I heard that Ksenia and Richard Carpenter know each other and that he liked her version of the song. I lost my wife Beth a year ago this past June, and when I hear Ksenia sing "Superstar," I absolutely go to pieces. It makes me realize that we who have lost someone very special how lucky we were to have them and still have them (In a different form from when we knew them) in our lives.
      Ksenia seems like she is a very nice person as well as a very talented performer. If there is a man in her life, I hope he realizes how blessed he is to have her and cherishes what he has in her.

  • @tarkus4283
    @tarkus4283 3 года назад +156

    I rarely expect perfection in anything . However, when a new production from "Leonid n Friends"pops up ..I know it's gonna be amazing !

    • @lou5501
      @lou5501 2 года назад +3

      How true. Perfection, indeed.

  • @GarrardA59
    @GarrardA59 3 года назад +43

    These are not "covers," but incredible performances!

    • @larryk731
      @larryk731 3 года назад +4

      More like perfect reproductions

  • @valmcmurray2877
    @valmcmurray2877 3 дня назад +1

    Every song they do is like PERFECT!! Amazing talented people!

  • @DevilDogDen1775
    @DevilDogDen1775 2 года назад +468

    STUNNED....My dad was a recording engineer back in the 70's - 80's and I got to sit in on E.W.F. recording sessions, and I well remember this song being recorded for their album. I truly cannot believe just how incredible this rendition is.... Brought back some wonderful memories.... Thank you so much....

    • @fahmilaksanamsea4574
      @fahmilaksanamsea4574 2 года назад +16

      wow, you have such a wonderful memory

    • @lynn151haj
      @lynn151haj 2 года назад +48

      What amazes me is that this song is perfomed by Russians /Ukrainians who obviously, English isnt their first language. Nevertheless they captured every note, every nuances and the "Feel" of the song ever Faithfully.
      Excellent indeed !

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 2 года назад +24

      No kidding!! Fantastic musicians all playing in harmony!!

    • @FlightData101
      @FlightData101 2 года назад +38

      Not to mention the top notch engineering of the recording. These folks are true professionals and they obviously love what they do too.

    • @oncho1960
      @oncho1960 2 года назад +10

      Wow... how lucky!

  • @BerndSchmitt-Martinique
    @BerndSchmitt-Martinique 3 года назад +161

    As a German i say : GOD BLESS our RUSSIAN FRIENDS and WONDERFUL MUSICIANS.

    • @lou5501
      @lou5501 3 года назад +3

      Such a nice post, Bernd. As an English lady, I totally agree with you. Wonderful musicians, indeed. Take care.

    • @BerndSchmitt-Martinique
      @BerndSchmitt-Martinique 3 года назад +1

      @@lou5501 Hello ! A german gentleman is also greeting an english lady named LOU. If you also like FRENCH CARRIBEAN MUSIC and lifestyle - have a look at my channel named VIDEOS FROM MARTINIQUE. Have a good time !

    • @tamcocar
      @tamcocar 2 года назад +2

      As an American, and a musician, I dare to say that Russians are the BEST musicians. I am a former concert pianist, and they have it all over everyone else. Bravo!

    • @brizzlex1919
      @brizzlex1919 2 года назад +2

      This didn't age well....

  • @topdiveribiza1
    @topdiveribiza1 3 года назад +54

    Production...harmonys...band arrangement unreal..Best version I've ever heard...top class beautiful people...Greetings from Ireland

    • @timroden6617
      @timroden6617 3 года назад +2

      I can binge play their music all day and not repeat a song.

    • @topdiveribiza1
      @topdiveribiza1 3 года назад +1

      @@timroden6617 they are a savage tight out of this world band...all the covers are amazing

    • @danielnordeen8410
      @danielnordeen8410 6 месяцев назад

      Go to see them I did 2x awesome show

  • @gregorycrnkovic1660
    @gregorycrnkovic1660 2 месяца назад +7

    One of the greatest pop songs ever written!! Love all of you so much. Continued success-Greg

  • @vietvet
    @vietvet 2 года назад +162

    The new male singer is amazing. Blends beautifully with Kesenia who is an absolute star.

  • @mdelaubergine8930
    @mdelaubergine8930 3 года назад +131

    They not only nail every cover musically, but they bring all the energy and verve the music requires. None of the tunes they cover are easy, either. Very sophisticated, intricately structured songs. This group never misses.

  • @SmokingJoe62
    @SmokingJoe62 Год назад +226

    If the world was run by musicians how great life would be ❤

  • @garycunningham6519
    @garycunningham6519 9 дней назад

    I was blessed to enjoy this song live in Virginia Beach while holding the same hand that I’ve been holding for over forty years. Opening act McCain’s performance was stellar and outshined both Collective Soul, who I love, and headliners Hootie and the Blowfish.

  • @grh7399
    @grh7399 3 года назад +16

    The smile on Leonid's face speaks volumes, and says it all, you guys NAILED IT, and he KNOWS IT! Just stay Humble.

  • @FrankeeLee223
    @FrankeeLee223 2 года назад +181

    Just amazing..just close your eyes and listen to this incredible music. Note for note perfect. The brass section drives the melody and that sax solo moves me to tears every time.

    • @winfieldritzert2176
      @winfieldritzert2176 2 года назад +14

      I can't stop playing these...have a studio apartment attached to my house.. I hope my tenant likes EWF, Chicago and Steely Dan...

  • @firdy_rhyme
    @firdy_rhyme Год назад +75

    The drummer Igor Zade is cool, calm & collected. Awesome job Igor.❤

    • @mdarrenu
      @mdarrenu Год назад +4

      He is friggin' amazing!

    • @xashxan3631
      @xashxan3631 11 месяцев назад +3

      From his family name I assume he is Iranian descent

    • @padgallagher2257
      @padgallagher2257 10 месяцев назад +4

      Igor is amazing. It's a joy to see a drummer whose play is so effortlessly solid.

  • @TraceyPruitt
    @TraceyPruitt 29 дней назад

    When you hear "cover band" you think garage dad band. This couldn't be farther from the truth. These folks are all top shelf performers, keeping wonderful music alive, that just happen to be from another part of the world. Take some time and listen to a few of their selections. You might agree the the original artists would be proud of this tribute.

  • @GeeB1
    @GeeB1 2 года назад +92

    Greetings from the USA. This band never seizes to amaze me! They are absolutely FANTASTIC!

  • @richardcollier794
    @richardcollier794 3 года назад +35

    I can only imagine the hours spent rehearsing to reach that level of excellence. And yet everyone at the session appeared to be having a great time. Simply brilliant musicianship!!!

  • @MarkMartinezPhoto
    @MarkMartinezPhoto 3 года назад +53

    The perfection of this recording is impossible to put into words. I had actual goosebumps listening to this. Simply amazing.

    • @gregaroo329
      @gregaroo329 3 года назад +3

      Goosebumps and tears! This band is awesome!

  • @александрхохлов-э2с
    @александрхохлов-э2с Месяц назад +5

    Ребята Вы великолепны!!! Слушать Вас - радасть для души.... ❤

  • @donl3248
    @donl3248 3 года назад +59

    I played 30 years with a local horn band covering tunes from the 70’s-80’s. You guys make me really miss those days.

    • @frederikclaessen3184
      @frederikclaessen3184 3 года назад +2

      At that time I also played in a band and indeed : "those were the days my friend, we thought they'll never end...."

  • @brucebrown9376
    @brucebrown9376 Год назад +87

    Love this band!!! Love this song!!! This is music that touches your soul.. The bass player (Leonid) and the drummer play as one!!! The whole group is magnificent!!!

  • @suziej2796
    @suziej2796 Год назад +33

    You know the cover is special when the strings are smiling❤

  • @e-bekosane-moon4999
    @e-bekosane-moon4999 13 дней назад +5

    単なるカバーバンドじゃないよね。。。すごすぎて言葉が出ない

  • @jimpappas880
    @jimpappas880 3 года назад +74

    Yep, these musicians do Earth, Wind, and Fire just as good as they do Chicago. Perfection!

  • @BaconIsNotBiceps
    @BaconIsNotBiceps Год назад +45

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! This brought tears to my eyes. Memories came flooding back in from an amazing life I've lived thanks to amazing music like this. THANK YOU!!!

  • @larryclark6113
    @larryclark6113 Год назад +41

    I've listened 12 times, ,this time, 13, I cried. You guys are so good. Thank you.

  • @Aleciaspicks
    @Aleciaspicks Месяц назад

    They hit every note perfectly and the music is so spot on. It makes you go back and listen to real music from this era

  • @jimevans5439
    @jimevans5439 Год назад +57

    Wow, did they absolutely nail this classic or what? Virtually flawless. The vocals and instrumentation are so spot on it's beyond belief. Never thought any group could possibly outdo EW&F at their own material but now I'm not so sure. And coming from Russia yet. Who could have possibly predicted that!

    • @jeekay231
      @jeekay231 7 месяцев назад

      These videos spring straight into my head now whenever I hear EW&F on the radio

  • @UncleMVP
    @UncleMVP Год назад +131

    OMG....This the exact replica of the original. You gave me goosebumps. No one....NO ONE can come any closer to sounding the same except EARTH WIND AND FIRE. Praise all of you for your talent & this tribute ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @d.e.b.b5788
    @d.e.b.b5788 3 года назад +107

    I think what amazes me most, is that they never seem to miss a note. Everything is perfect.

    • @howiemaclean5436
      @howiemaclean5436 2 года назад +3

      If they make a mistake they go to the Russian Front! 😊

    • @moondawg3693
      @moondawg3693 2 года назад +4

      This isn't done in one take, it's highly polished to where some would call it "over produced", but when one is looking for perfection this is how it's done.
      It's highly unlikely the Saxophonist got the solo on first recording, it's possible that the solo could be pieced together from different attempts.
      I am not insulting, some believe that Steely Dan is over produced and they're likely my favorite band.
      This cover of EW&F, is mind blowing excellent and I loved it.
      Cheers

    • @d.e.b.b5788
      @d.e.b.b5788 2 года назад +1

      @@moondawg3693 Their live recorded performances appear to often be just as good. They aren't set up as well to get the levels all exactly right, but the playing and singing definitely sounds right on target. Lots of rehearsals and attention to detail can do that. While most performers can't duplicate their studio perfection when performing live, the ones who can, reveal just how great they are. I know a lot of people LIKE hearing alternate takes, with wild solos stuck in, making the songs different versions with altered notes and timing and such, but I grew up with just radio and records, and fell in love with those songs played that way. So when I go to concerts and hear what would be considered altered versions which would have obviously not been up to quality of being good enough to record for posterity and sell, by the artist themselves, it's a disappointment. These folks are the real deal, and give us close to perfection performances. They're that good. At least from a non musician's ear, anyway.

    • @johnhoerl7326
      @johnhoerl7326 2 года назад +3

      @@moondawg3693 I’ve seen them in concert several times, and they can pull off this level of performance live, believe me. (Although they don’t tour with a full string section, to be clear). I agree, this most likely wasn’t recorded in one take, but rest assured, these are top notch musicians and performers.

    • @PresidentGas1
      @PresidentGas1 2 года назад +1

      @@howiemaclean5436 Siberia to be accurate.... just joking.

  • @georgechecker4941
    @georgechecker4941 Месяц назад +5

    Just cannot stop listening to these guys, they're brilliant.

  • @FunkinItUpaBit
    @FunkinItUpaBit 3 года назад +36

    Love the little smiles and look of joy on the faces of the string players. Everyone who performs with this band has so much fun and it really comes out in their music!

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 2 года назад +102

    I can't get enough of this band. They are unbelievable. You'd swear you were playing an album of Chicago. Vocals, brass, strings & drums are spectacular.

    • @jowood6091
      @jowood6091 2 года назад +3

      I totally agree. They are incredible!

    • @moondawg3693
      @moondawg3693 2 года назад +9

      This is Earth Wind & Fire, but they kick ass with Chicago too.

    • @JBM425
      @JBM425 2 года назад +1

      One of the current members of Chicago said that L&F sounds more like the original Chicago than they do!

  • @BG-su6gx
    @BG-su6gx 2 года назад +16

    R.I.P. Maurice White....you brought so much to the world through your music.
    This is the greatest Band on the planet now...bar none!!!👏👏👍🙆‍♂️

  • @macrozine
    @macrozine 22 дня назад +4

    Это просто невероятно! Леонид и друзья снова поражают своей точностью и душевностью исполнения. Такое ощущение, будто слушаешь оригинал, но с особой магией, которую только эта группа может привнести. Вокал, инструменты - всё на высочайшем уровне. Спасибо за то, что сохраняете дух классической музыки живым! 😎👍

  • @RicG.
    @RicG. 3 года назад +311

    Another masterpiece! And Ksenia is one of the most beautiful women in the world! And oh, so talented!

    • @travelingtrainers8372
      @travelingtrainers8372 3 года назад +9

      Yep

    • @jvictor77
      @jvictor77 3 года назад +22

      Totally agree - I've got such a crush on her!

    • @allang1968
      @allang1968 3 года назад +15

      @@jvictor77 who wouldnt have a crush o n her? I do. lol

    • @N4TCM
      @N4TCM 3 года назад +11

      And they say she's the sweetest thing on Earth too.

    • @thenov1944
      @thenov1944 3 года назад +6

      @@jvictor77 & Many More Guys Also ! !

  • @larrybryan8913
    @larrybryan8913 3 года назад +77

    I watch these videos over and over and I'm amazed, Everytime I listen...may God grant you many years 🙌

    • @fernandog.aguirre2791
      @fernandog.aguirre2791 2 года назад +2

      I enjoy this cover over and over again, many years are going by and I'm still so amazed by the creation of this amazing song!

    • @hectornavarro3065
      @hectornavarro3065 2 года назад +2

      @@fernandog.aguirre2791 Me too. It's amazing!

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 2 года назад +2

      Absolutely!!

  • @sammcn
    @sammcn 3 года назад +442

    This is "one of the greatest songs ever recorded" by one of the greatest bands of all time. Your version of this is so deeply respectful of all the parts, all the harmonies, ALL of it. Congratulations. As a musician who has played the EW&F repertoire, I know how VERY DIFFICULT it is to "get this right". Sam McNally, Australia.

    • @scottward7813
      @scottward7813 3 года назад +8

      Sam, you're right! These guys are unbelievable!

    • @AndrewDean777
      @AndrewDean777 3 года назад +6

      Cheers Sam, from down south in Victoria 😀

    • @karilamervo5343
      @karilamervo5343 3 года назад +5

      These Russians got it right....maybe it´s the amount of motivation but what the work put in (no pun intended). I love it too.

    • @keithradford1082
      @keithradford1082 3 года назад +7

      Sam saw you and Papa D perform the EW &F show with the augmented Mix at Manly beach in 2019. I also spoke to you when leaving Doug's birthday party earlier this year. Would love to see the whole show again when this viral scourge is over. Everything you said is so true, this is just ON POINT. Love the sax solo at the end.

    • @karilamervo5343
      @karilamervo5343 3 года назад +7

      Sam, whatever you said was proper and true. Bless your soul from up north Finland.

  • @groth3395
    @groth3395 Месяц назад +1

    great artists and musicians doing what they love and sharing their love with others.....i LOVE this

  • @philshock3805
    @philshock3805 3 года назад +158

    Wow, another brilliant cover! (although, "cover" doesn't really give it justice). Just beautiful! The new singer and guitarist are obviously highly talented. I still miss Sergey, though. Waiting for the day he makes a surprise reappearance!

    • @donnaballard6573
      @donnaballard6573 3 года назад +23

      And that sax!

    • @Hettepop
      @Hettepop 3 года назад +4

      I second that! waiting for August 30th!

    • @janicemartin7560
      @janicemartin7560 3 года назад +6

      You are so right. I love Earth Wind and Fire. This was spectacular.

    • @jamescrabtree5778
      @jamescrabtree5778 3 года назад +16

      Sergey was a big part of my experience with L&F it will never be the same with out him. Still Bummed !!!!!!!!

    • @thomasmcozart1093
      @thomasmcozart1093 3 года назад

      @@jamescrabtree5778 what happened? Why did he leave?

  • @russellcampoli6063
    @russellcampoli6063 3 года назад +115

    Leonid you are a true genius!
    Your transcription of this tune is flawless as is the video production which holds the listener spellbound to the awesome musicians performance!
    Kudos👏👏👏

    • @ericandsarahsmom1000
      @ericandsarahsmom1000 3 года назад +10

      Leonid has a degree in choral music and arranging. He said in an interview that his parents wanted him to be an engineer, but he was skipping classes to play with local bands. His secret was revealed when one of his professors called, looking for Leonid. He told his parents that their son hadn't attended school in months. Leonid left the university and transferred to a music conservatory instead.

  • @lakegirl451
    @lakegirl451 3 года назад +22

    New lead Vocalist, Danil is fabulous! Love all the new instrumentalist, and as always , wonderful collaboration

  • @mickfuller3294
    @mickfuller3294 14 дней назад +2

    Frigging AMAZING! Love you all.

  • @macs7641
    @macs7641 3 года назад +63

    Stunning musicianship, arrangement and production. Food for the soul knowing you people are in the world😑🙏

    • @jazz4asahel
      @jazz4asahel 3 года назад

      Food for the soul knowing you people are in the world. Agreed.

  • @reecehigh1
    @reecehigh1 Год назад +140

    Every single time I see this band's videos it sends chills up my spine and tears to my eyes. The absolute best group of musicians I have ever seen and I love every song they do!!!!!!!!!

  • @BocaJoe
    @BocaJoe 3 года назад +84

    Not only did you all do an incredible job, but this is a perfect example of what has been missing in contemporary music since those wonderful days-full orchestration as well as feeling. Well done everyone!

    • @johncarroll1403
      @johncarroll1403 3 года назад +5

      Sooooooooooooooooooooo true Joe, so true!

    • @stillsearchingforsanity4332
      @stillsearchingforsanity4332 3 года назад +1

      How true that is, Joe. It's like an entire genre just vanished. Very sad. I'm 67 now and spend most of my music time listening to cover artists bringing back the music of my younger days.

  • @karencoleman6442
    @karencoleman6442 3 месяца назад +3

    Truly Brilliant!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rerschik
    @rerschik Год назад +16

    I'm born and raised in Chicago where I loved the band Chicago from their day one. To now listen to your group, I just can't stop smiling. You are ALL so talented and it looks like you LOVE what you are doing. I'm soo glad to have found you to listen to. ALL the very best to each of you in hopes you tour Florida in the USA.

  • @dredd1761
    @dredd1761 3 года назад +25

    Kensia taking on that male falsetto, freaking marvellous.

  • @cashonly6117
    @cashonly6117 3 года назад +59

    OMG I just started crying uncontrollably. EW&F is one of the greatest bands on the planet and you just touched my heart to the depth of my soul, just like they did.

    • @davidospina5216
      @davidospina5216 2 года назад

      Hello Cash Only how are you doing?

    • @pisu77
      @pisu77 2 года назад

      Me too ❤️

  • @betsareoff
    @betsareoff 2 месяца назад

    I saw these guys live a couple of years ago. They were an amazing band. Top notch. Their covers of Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire were spot on.

  • @Kuiper3282
    @Kuiper3282 Год назад +62

    When a cover is as good as the original….then you just nailed it. Perfect performance from all involved.

  • @vlada
    @vlada 3 года назад +30

    The musicianship is impeccable as always but AGAIN the band has another incredible voice in young Danil. It is perfect for this song. What are we at now? 8 incredible voices in this band? Ksenya and Serge vocals were as great and gorgeous as always.
    Bravo Leonid for finding and featuring so many great vocalists and finding the perfect songs for their voices. The technical aspects like the mixing, arrangements, etc are truly exquisite.
    Every new song makes me smile and fall in love again with my old favorites. Спасибо.

  • @biddydibdab9180
    @biddydibdab9180 3 года назад +38

    Must say, the emotion of the singers and musicians is inspiring! Great rendition.

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 5 месяцев назад

    My god - this is absolutely superb. The lead singer and accompanying singer are spectacular. The musicians, and sound quality are out of this world. Many thanks for this musical memory.

    • @rolando6205
      @rolando6205 5 месяцев назад

      Esa música no debe morir nunca

  • @tomelrick8609
    @tomelrick8609 9 месяцев назад +20

    Putting it mildly this group of musicians is totally incredible. The singer on this cut is spot on...wow...so much soul baby..!!

  • @MWMTex
    @MWMTex 3 года назад +39

    This is the best cover I have ever heard.

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito 3 года назад +1

      Everything they do is on this level. They're very good.

  • @geraldarena5983
    @geraldarena5983 Год назад +55

    PERFECTION!!! As a musician I know what it takes to reach this level and you guys have surpassed it. I can't believe how clean the recording quality is and the vocals are so amazing. Keep them coming...please.

  • @tunapan8
    @tunapan8 23 дня назад +3

    何度聞いても最高です❤🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @MMMarvelous
    @MMMarvelous 3 года назад +28

    Absolutely incredible, sounded exactly like the original EW&F recording.

  • @bradjames264
    @bradjames264 2 года назад +14

    R.I.P. Maurice White
    LONG LIVE E.W.F. !!!!!
    YOU GUYS NAILED THIS....BRAVO...VOCALS ARE DEAD ON ....PERFECT....I LISTENED OVER AND OVER !

  • @BinkyTheGoddessDivine
    @BinkyTheGoddessDivine 3 года назад +24

    This song has a very special meaning in my life, and I saw Earth Wind and Fire play it when Maurice was alive. Listening to all of you beautifully singing it and playing this song brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for playing this masterpiece, Maurice White and David Foster would be very proud of all of you. And the saxophone soloist was incredible. I'm in love with him.

  • @markgill7138
    @markgill7138 3 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely love Earth, Wind, and Fire. This sounds exactly like them. There is nothing Leonid and Friends can't do. What an excellent tribute band!!!

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 3 года назад +18

    This band just keeps on getting better and better. What a magnificent performance here. Cheers! ✌️

  • @boriesheumann1186
    @boriesheumann1186 11 месяцев назад +12

    My God, this is so incredibly good. I have tears of emotion and joy at the same time, with a sobbing lump in my throat. What a great, dignified, enchanting and EW&F honouring version. Guys, you're the bomb. Wonderful. Just wonderful. Unbelievable. Maurice White will be finger snapping in heaven singing along and applauding. Thank you for uploading

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 3 года назад +140

    As an American, I get such a kick out of watching these performances and then hearing the band members immediately speaking in Russian after the song (not so much in this one… check others). You all sing flawless American-English. It is truly awesome!

    • @choprox01
      @choprox01 3 года назад +4

      very intellectual folks for sure.....

    • @lacidy
      @lacidy 3 года назад +1

      I keep saying this, yes it is American english with Mid-western and Mid-Atlantic accents!

    • @paulwilliams8555
      @paulwilliams8555 3 года назад +4

      Just a reminder these are not Russians they are Ukrainian

    • @jaimetorres950
      @jaimetorres950 3 года назад +2

      Vlad Putin is not amused

    • @Primus54
      @Primus54 3 года назад

      @@paulwilliams8555 Thank you… did not know that. 👍

  • @luigiborrelli9485
    @luigiborrelli9485 4 месяца назад +2

    I LOVED THE FINAL SAX....WONDERFULL

  • @davidhalley9795
    @davidhalley9795 3 года назад +58

    Impressive. Having grown up listening to EWF and having all of their albums this is truly one of the best covers I've heard. Bravo!

  • @flashbazbo3932
    @flashbazbo3932 3 года назад +19

    You all are truly a gift from God. Thanks you for another out-of-the-park home run.

  • @steveethertonperspectives
    @steveethertonperspectives 2 года назад +118

    I saw this group last week in Cleveland. What a powerhouse performance! They played and sang wickedly difficult music with a level of musicianship that was astonishing. The other thing coming off the stage was the pure joy they felt for the music the audience and the fact that they were Russians in America performing American music for appreciative American audiences. The love for great music is a strong love! Don't miss them the harmonies alone were worth the ticket price. I wanted to ask the band to back it up so I could listen to the harmonies in iso. Slamming these folks as a cover band Is exactly like calling the the Cleveland Orchestra "just some Beethoven cover band from East Cleveland".

    • @pepercapsicum510
      @pepercapsicum510 2 года назад +1

      I'm Russian. Thank you so much for such a review!

    • @maxkiely2636
      @maxkiely2636 2 года назад +1

      These people are not Russian, they are Ukrainian.

    • @CLASSICALJAJ
      @CLASSICALJAJ 2 года назад

      @@pepercapsicum510 I’m so saddened. Our wonderful friends in Russia blinded by the lies of Putin and his propaganda team. I pray that our fellow Russian friends realise the truth and remove 1) The Russian forces from Ukraine 2) Remove Putin.

  • @DorisKaltsas
    @DorisKaltsas 10 дней назад

    For boogie wonderland it was absolutely amazing, the guy on the drums , a complete animal, the girls , out of this world , everyone wason point, it actually made me cry it wasso perfect. Thanks for all you do qnd Your hard work ❤❤❤❤

  • @onolicious9147
    @onolicious9147 2 года назад +44

    STUNNED!
    Just the fact that you guys would tackle a song of this musicianship is amazing…AND then you absolutely nailed it! Simply incredible talents all!!!

  • @larsporsena7115
    @larsporsena7115 2 года назад +28

    The vocals and strings are melting me into a puddle of joy.

  • @glynnhebert7573
    @glynnhebert7573 2 года назад +40

    Danil's vocals @ 2:22 are outstanding. He sings with such conviction. The whole group is stupendous.

  • @SherryRooney
    @SherryRooney 25 дней назад

    Stellar!! This song brings back so many memories for me...I'm 57 years old. Beautifully done!!