KANSAS - The Pinnacle - (Cover By MELANIE MAU & MARTIN SCHNELLA)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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This is our 2nd Kansas Cover. It is mostly arranged for Acoustic Guitar.
We really dig the music of Kansas and we are very proud to have some special guests here this time.
Leo Margarit of Pain Of Salvation on Drums and Vocals, and Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile, Seven Steps To The Green Door, Faming Row) on Saxophones.
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Credits:
Kansas - The Pinnacle (from the album Masque 1975)
music & lyrics by: Kerry Livgren
Arranged by: Martin Schnella & Melanie Mau
Melanie Mau: Vocals
Martin Schnella: Vocals, Acoustic- & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar
Leo Margarit: Gig Pig Drums, Vocals
Marek Arnold: Saxophones
Recorded, mixed & mastered @ Overlodge Recording Studio, Germany 2015 by Marton Schnella
Filmed by: Marc Philip Ginolas & Martin Schnella
Video by: Marc Philip Ginolas
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We thank the band KANSAS for their great music and their inspiration!
I've been a huge Kansas fan since I first heard Left Overture in 1976 (13 years old). I clicked on this video out of curiosity, with low expectations and I was blown away by the talent of these folks!!! It sent chills down my spine and almost brought me to tears. Just Awesome!!! The video and sound are super well done as well. And it really demonstrates the complexity of Kerry Livgren's song writing. Please let me know if you guys ever perform in Portland, OR!!!
thank you so much :)
Me too bro. It touched my heart deeply.
Excelente Martin Schnella
Agreed 100% Hats off to you talented people for performing a lesser known Kansas song in such a great way. I've also been a Kansas fan for quite a long time (since Audio Visions 1980) and I know that you guys nailed it here!
I think you guys did an awesome job. This is coming from a huge Kansas fan and I have literally aged and grown up with Kansas and was in contact with Dave Hope for years. I was right there in the 70's attending their concerts. I have every album they have recorded and I've listened for over 40 years... they are my favorite band. You did an excellent job but nobody can compete or compare to the vocal mastery of Steve Walsh. I'm sorry... this is Kansas's art and their song. I just couldn't do the vocals... the rest of it is tolerated but...
The word "cover" does not do this piece justice. Kansas has been my band for over 40 years and this was simply wonderful. You have done a great honor to yourselves and my band. Thank You.
Agree.
Totally agree
such a good arrangement...this version proves more and more the brilliance of Kerry Livgren.
This is just an incredible interpretation of one the most brilliant songs recorded by one of America's most brilliant bands. Everything about this video is wonderful.
Is my favourite song of Kansas! It looks great, congratulations ! Sorry by my terrible english, I 'm a poor man from Brazil that never had a good language teacher !
By the way: I re-posted your FB link on my page and RICH WILLIAMS liked it :-)
Great. Young guys making justice for Kansas deserves justice of a much bigger audience.
Being a Kansas connoisseur for almost 40 years, I was blown away by your cover. Well, well done. You all have tremendous talent!
Dave Senor thank you so much 😀
Been a Kansas fan since the first album. I'm not easily impressed. Have heard many cover bands try do this. This is by far the best I've heard. So yes I stand impressed. Hope to hear more form you.
Wonderfully and faithfully done. Absolutely no easy feat. True epic American music. ♡
Just ..... Takes my breath away... and brings tears... yes! Fantastic cover EVERYONE! Now I'm going to listen to every second of it again!
Len Audsley .... Our Virtual Kansas....
My favorite band since 1976..just saw this for the first time this morning and am just blown away. It's so cool to see the respect Kansas is now getting from your generation, as my generation seemed to not know what to think about the amazing made by a bunch of farm boys from middle America. Can't believe you just nailed probably the most classic Kansas song of all! Awesome job! Hope there will be more to come.
Would love to hear you guys cover “Song for America” or “The Wall”. :-)
Again your "cover" is a go to for the original... You guys bring out depth to masterpieces. What is so interesting is the vocals bring new meanings to the lyrics...
Or maybe I'm just old.... I appreciate everything that y'all do! This One and a few others are at your Top! "Covers" can be such a derogatory term....Just keep doing IT! Younger generations need to know what music IS
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words Don.
Kansas would be proud! Awesome.
Fantastic cover of probably the greatest song Kansas ever created. Bravo!
My god what an awesome cover. Very good arrangements and very professional.
Wow... Just wow.. Wonderful... Amazing!
The Pinnacle by Kansas is specifically requested in my funeral/burial service plans, as is the wall. I want a long ass funeral where everybody is forced to sit and listen to some prog, with lyrics that deeply reflect my life. Even I will admit the lyrical writing on this is not livgrens best, lots of rhyming but still my choice
Every once in a while, you stumble across greatness, as I have today. Absolutely stunning musicianship and singing on a level not often seen or heard. I would love to hang out with you people and sing some Kansas!!
Thank you very much ❤ ❤ ❤
I was born in Kansas, loved this album when it came out. Was the soundtrack to much of my high school years. It's my favorite song of theirs, and you guys blew my mind. BRAVO.
I saw Kansas in Milwaukee last July great concert, but some loud drunks were actually louder than Kansas. I am a guitarist, but have only played Dust in the Wind or Carry on Wayward Son. This was a totally different level.
Words can't explain what I want to say.. Thank You all. Probably my favorite song by Kansas. Epic song and not easy to do but you all did it beautifully... God Bless ya'll and thanks for blessing me.....
These two are absolutely beyond amazing. You should hear them play miracles out of nowhere; do a search. It will blow you away. Not only is the musical content great, wait until you see the production, beyond belief. I'm sure every Kansas member has seen these and must be awestruck. Martin is the best guitaist, I mean musician I've heard in a long time. Great work!
Kansas was awesome even after Don Kirshner commercialized them with "Carry On" and so forth. But the true Kansas was their first three albums. The Pinnicle is not just the best of Kansas, it is the best EVER especially when it was mixed with Mysteries and Mayham in its original form.
I agree. I would also place the first three above the next two. My favourite ever sing is All The World from Masque. My next favourites after those are In The Spirit Of Things and Freaks Of Nature!
Please, PLEASE, cover Lonely Wind!! The live version on Two For the Show is SOOOOO much much better than the Studio. I have absolute faith you guys can pull it off!
The Pinnacle of Kansas, at least for me. Damn fine effort, musicians and vocalists alike. More Kansas, please!
WOW! This blew me away. What a beautiful and stellar tribute to this band that helped us all birth our truths. Thank you. Chills and tears.
My dear God! One of the songs I love most (thinking if it's the one I love most) from Kansas.... You guys must be playing somewhere with a much bigger auduence... Sax makes violin and Walsh mini Moog solos. Her voice is beautiful, and guitar playing... The drummer.... I'm crying with such beauty from a song i carried on with me all my life. Has a personal meaning. Love you guys. Keep the youth playing what's really music. An Anthem perhaps. Thanks
Gotta Listen to this again.
Absolutely Stellar! I'm a HUGE Kansas fan and that happens to be my favorite song by them. The bar was set quite high but you guys more than nailed it! Loved your interpretation and production…the sax was a nice addition. As a guitar player myself, that was some VERY nice chops and super clean…something that one doesn't find too much in today's tunes. You guys keep doin' what you're doing. Definitely let us know when your own new material is circulating. Do I dare hope there's some Kansas influence?
Outstanding! You've gone where few have dared to go.
Excellent Cover!!! Outstanding!! I saw Kansas in concert back in 1977. That was one of best live performance I've ever seen to this day.
You are are playing the Bach of the 20th century. Thanks Kerry
#KANSASforRockHall2021 #KANSASThrowingMountains
who the hell could give this an unlike?
super job guys and lady.
+Keith Mcmahon Many thanks!! :)
+Keith Mcmahon :-)
Yea really who the heck
5 morons.... :-)
just stumbled across this for the first time.. WOW!! Truely outstanding job.. Harmonies are spot on and I really dig the clarinet (even as a keyboard player myself). This is my favorite Kansas song and I tip my hat and send my thanks to you for paying such an honor. Well Done!!!
Phenomenal! Huge Kansas fan here, and this blew me away! Keep up the great work!
mercuryman1958 Thank you 😀
This is sheer artistry, especially the winds to replace the violin. That guitar sound is super Kerry Livgrenish. Absolutely love this.
Many congratulations for the amazing cover and performance! Awesome work on every aspect!
Covering sacred ground.... EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FUKIN EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!
-In English Language: EXCELLENT COVER !!! ...
CONGRATULATIONS from VENEZUELA (South America),
They are All Great !!! . Anthology Producer.
Thank you so much!!!!
Excellent. Maybe you could sometime do their 'Opus insert'? I really love this song but it seems underrated (haven't seen anyone cover it anywhere, not even just instrumental)
WOW, just WOW, Not only am I impressed, I'm blown away. It takes a lot to impress this 61 year old geezer such as myself. Fantastic rendition of "The Pinnacle" Hoping for great success in the future for you guys !!!
Thank you Rick :)
Just wanted to say thank you for all you do 💕🙏😊 so inspiring and just amazing 🙂
It thrills me to see and hear young people appreciating and remaking amazing music that is not popular anymore. As I watch your videos, as a musician, I appreciate your note-for-note accuracy, but adding your own individualism to the songs. Kansas- "Prelude Implicit" is an amazing album too. Glad to hear bands are still producing music that won't fade to dust over time, much like today's pop music. Bravo M&M! Oh, and REALLY wonderful video production too. Very tasteful.
Thank you so much 🤗
@@MartinSchnella could you cover and post Icarus II Off Somewhere to Elsewhere? Kerry captured classic Kansas in this album. Thanks a loyal fan.
I've watched this video dozens of times this week. I'm so impressed. Great job to all of you. At the 7min20sec mark is when I began to have some serious goosebumps. God bless you and your talents.
Jeremy Pleso thank you so much 😀
Thank you very much from Spain
Kansas was my favourite band 30 years ago and this version of The Pinnacle is the best one I ever listened. You all are really good, but Martin is incredible playing all. Kansas will be very proud of you.
THANK YOU again!!!!
Jose
So there are 16 numb nuts who know absolutely nothing about music. This was beyond incredible. You have done Kerry and the boys infinite justice. Kudos to you all!!
That is just awesome! You guys are great. Please do more! (The Wall perhaps?;-))
I'm a 57 year old grown man and every time I see this video I start choking up and almost crying in awe. One reason why is I screwed my life up and I also didn't have parents to encourage me and I look back and see how happy people are that know how to play music to play an instrument to write lyrics that have meaning I sit back and I'm what the hell did I do my life I could have been doing this if I really put my mind to it. If I Only Had some positive influences around me when I was younger it could have been a reality. The satisfaction someone gets when they can play an instrument with such Authority and Clarity and professionalism you can't beat that feeling I'm sure I've never known that feeling but I can only imagine it's probably better than sex cuz it last a hell of a lot longer. God bless you guys for what you do God bless Kansas for putting out the original music and all the other musicians.
Wow! Thank you for your words! This is really emotional! Best regards to you!!
Awesome cover! The original small piano riffs on the Masque album so impressed my 15 year old spirit, that I simply had to learn piano myself. I am close friends with Dave Hope, he actually sent me this link. :)
Thank you Dale! :)
Absolutely amazing and beautiful cover of one of my favorite Kansas songs!
A great arrangement! Very impressed from a tried and true Kansas fan and bass player.
+Mark Luebbers Many thanks Mark!! :)
Love this acoustic guitar + soprano sax oriented version. Everything you touch is A+ quality. God has bestowed upon you wonderful gifts. Thank you for sharing them.
Fantastic! Will you please come and perform in North Central Washington, USA? We NEED the help!! Great choice of songs, expertly arranged and executed. I was so blown away by the Yes "Changes" cover, I had to hear much more. Thank you for practicing. It's obvious ( for a change...most cover bands I hear make me wanna yak...you guys are superb!)~Grateful,Mark Helsel
So many thanks! We would love to come!! But it is not easy and very expensive!
Wonderfully done, absolutely wonderful.
I'll check back for a Cheyenne Anthem cover 👍
Very nice...as a Kansas fans since the 70s, I applaud your musicianship and faithfulness to their score....I can forgive the sax for strings switch...it works!
Have listened to this cover at least 8 times in a row, and it sounds simply great!!!| Beautifull, beautifull work, guys!!!
António Lopes thank you 😀
This is absolutely brilliant.
Could not be more appreciative for this, and for your talent & taste in music. What a performance, and warmest wishes for future success and enjoyment in your careers.
Fantastic job covering one of Kansas's complex masterpieces.
Few have attempted this one due to its heavy Prog influences along with its key changes, tempo changes, modulations & so forth.
It must have been a challenge to bring this one up to a production level! .......Bravo!!
Thank you very much Matt!! We also have a live acoustic version of The Pinnacle here in our Chanel 😀
Great Musicianship and soul!!! You are to be commended so much for your love and diligence.. Thanks
What a fantastic cover, of one of my most favorite Kansas' songs. I love the vocals, especially the tight harmonies. What a cool arrangement with the sax instead of violin - it REALLY works! Mind you, I miss a bit of the keys, but this is just outstanding, guys. It's obvious you spent so much time on this, I've watched it 4 times already and I get goosebumps each time!
Maravilha. Rock puro. Tamo junto.
WHY DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 62K VIEWS?! Amazing! Excellent! Incredible! I love all their covers!
Yes. Very impressive. I would never thought I'd have like a clarinet or sax in this song, but it works. Wasn't crazy about the vocals. This is such a grand song, that you really want powerful vocals; at least in some parts.
EXCELENTE COVER !!! ... FELICITACIONES desde VENEZUELA (SurAmérica) ,
Son Grandes TOD@S !!! ... Anthology "Productor".
I'm stunned. FABULOUS work. You folks have left me speechless and that isn't easy
Very interesting arraignment. Interesting choice of instruments. Love it. Very well done.
Oh and this is of the finest songs Kansas did. That is saying a lot!
Oh my goodness! I just stumbled upon this. I expected to not like it. But, WOW! I'm a big Kansas fan for the last 43 years, but I really did like your version. Nicely done!
Thank you :)
I don't care what anybody says, this one song can blow anything the Beattles have ever done PERIOD ! CASE CLOSED.
1 Kazillion X 👍🏻 God Bless and Keep KANSAS ALIVE cuz in my opinion music today ( for the most part) is complete and utter GARBAGE. ITS ALL POP,AND RAPCRAP. NO SINCERITY OR INTEGRITY IN MAINSTREAM MUSIC NOW ADAYS. ROCK NEEDS
A REVIVAL. WHATEVER IT TAKES.
This is awesome folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well done and thank you...........!!!
Magnificent. You each and all show the intricacies and genius of Kerry Livgren and Kansas. Bravo and thank you for your wonderful interpretation.
Thank you very much :)
My all time favorite band & album all time, hands down.... I wasn't expecting such an amazing cover! That was really really good!!!!! REALLY COOL!!!!! Going to see them this Friday in Portland, OR second row center.
I hope that with talent like yours that you all have some original material? Would love to see that. Your covers give goosebumps.....amazing work guys!
+kskisser Hey! Thanks man! :) Of cause there is own material. My own bands are Flaming Row and Seven Steps To The Green Door. Also Melli is included as vocalist. :) ruclips.net/video/SGlcLevjI9E/видео.html
Tears flowing the way you kids paid homage to such a great band and a great song. Really well done.
Thank you very much ❤
I cry every time I watch on the TV,I can't believe the level of skill and my God,the production is unbelievable, just utterly fantastic guys...
It does justice to this majestic tune with a winning arrangement. I can forgive the tiny drum set. The clarinet fits perfectly.
Thank you 😊
Aw, sweet, I get to be comment 208.
Gently a proud beautifully colored feather
floats sound down upon a lovely rack
As I stumbled upon this track, I had just been thinking
what fantastic progressive yet classical writers
these cats had proven themselves to be,
on record after record, and how I would love
to pay homage by covering one
One or two of their lesser-known deep cuts.
Like Hendrix, Rush, Yes, Led Zeppelin and Cream
Moody Blues, and Black Sabbath,
King Crimson, and ELP,
The Doors, Genesis, Airplane and Queen
(and many others)
to try to quantify how many genres
they subsquently influenced would
perpetually mystify any fool who dared to try.
A five-star effort by a few who stared
into the glass darkly more deeply than I,
and exchanged this gem to survive.
Not even a major electric guitar fan.....JUST a drummer, but at 8:00 you converted me for LIFE.......such fun to watch
This is so good! Loved it. More Kansas please.
Great job! I think the guitar, bass, and vocals are excellent, but what is Kansas without keyboards .... The horns sound good, although I never really thought horns mixed well with the Kansas sound especially after hearing the Vinyl Confessions Live DVD.
This is so awesome! One of the best covers I've ever heard. Being a musician myself I know exactly what you guys (girls) do here and what it takes to play such an epic in such perfection. I specially love that you're not just playing an original note by note but do your individual interpretation. The beginning f.e. sounds like The Dave Mathews Band playing Kansas :-) I'm deeply impressed! Thank you.
Simply amazing. Love the female vocals. Thanks for keeping this music alive!
Ihr seid der lebende Beweis dafür, dass Kansas auch ohne Violine, Keys und Orgel genial klingt! Supergeil gespielt, Hut ab :)
+Kansasforlife Vielen Dank :)
Beautiful!! One of my favourite songs of all time.
Well done! I like the substitution of the sax. The lead vocalist has a beautiful voice, but having an alto sing tenor seems sacrosanct. (No disrespect intended). I mean, can you imagine Cher singing Pavarotti's greatest hits? However, having said that Pink does a pretty mean version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Maybe I'm biased, too used to belting out those old Steve Walsh melody lines. Keep up the good work!
Martin, I don't know what the German word for this is, but in Georgia we say " HOLY CRAP THAT'S GOOD", I'll be subscibing and hope to see much more, carry on.
Man you guys' covers are so ridiculous (good)! Hit me up if you ever wanna collaborate.
Jake, thank you so much :)
Goosebumps...
What a S.O.N.G... again! :) Thank you guys, you are amazing!!!
That may be the pinnacle of a cover song. Super job!
excellent job guys! One of my favorite tunes.
Wow! Innovative arrangements, great playing. Perhaps Id follow more Mr. Ehart's vibes, but still good, good, good overall. :-)
Wow! Just.... WOW! Super well done!!!! Thank you for your careful attention to detail in making this piece superb!
I'd love to hear you do your take on Icarus
To say this is awesome is an understatement!
you guys are FANTASTIC!
That.....Was just awesome! The vocals brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eyes. Well done everyone. And now inwill listen again!
Thank you so much!!! 😊 We also have Cds if you are interested! Check out our Homepage www.gray-matters.de
Really, really Fantastic. Nice interpretation without destroying the majestic original feel. Rich & Kerry should have taken a cue from your acoustic guitar work...
ALL fantastic !!! Loved the burning lead guitar towards the end and the saxes in the arrangement was a nice touch. Exceptional all around !!!!
LOVE it! great job folks! you nailed it... I am sure all the kansas alum would dig it! bet Kerry L would be so impressed ... it's amazing to hear someone else play your songs and know they think enough of them to put so much heart and work into them... all of you are extremely talented!
My mind is completely blown. Your interpretation of these songs is incredible.
😊😊😊
OK, after finding Miracles Out of Nowhere, I came across this. You're all FANTASTIC. Please keep recording and posting for the whole world to see and hear. I sure hope that one day my wife and I can see you all live..... Take care.............. Dave
Hey Dave 😊😊 Thank you so much! We also have CDs. Feel free to take a look at our online Shop. We do send worldwide 😊 www.gray-matters.de
@@MartinSchnella - Fantastic and Thank You....!! Yeah I'm old, I guess I should've looked you up before I asked about more Kansas stuff LOL.... Have a great day.....
Just a beautiful job, guys. And so timely as Kansas is touring again and with sell out crouds. Your creativity and sensitivity is amazing, to say nothing of your talents. Saying "thank you" seems trivial, but also appropriate given our American holiday of Thanksgiving. Where are you guys from? Are you playing anything live in the states? How about getting onto Spotify? Lastly - I'd love to hear what you guys could do with this: ruclips.net/video/bfSVRJg8BUk/видео.html
Cheers and God bless!
Hey Lou, Thank you so much! We have CDs you can order. Just send us an email to martinschnella@gmx.de and I can tell you more. 😀
@@MartinSchnella Thank you! I will.
Probably one of the most epic prog rock songs ever, if not THE most epic one. And you gave it justice! Also thank you to Leo for lending your chops and voice to this one (I'm a big Pain of Salvation fan)! :)
Thanks Mario 🤗🤗🤗