Wow. A music theory lesson, a composition lesson, a musical form and structure lesson, a musical history lesson, stories of the origin of the song, what it was actually LIKE creating a masterpiece..... Ray Manzarek. American Genius. R.I.P.
I majored in Music when I was in college but I always had a lot of trouble with Music Theory, I hate to say. Another thing I regret is not finishing college. I agree with you, though. This is quite a masterpiece.
RIP = Ray was not only a genius, but obviously a true gentleman, a great raconteur, incredible musician, a wit, a good guy, & keeper of The Doors flame as well. They were the first American group, which wasn't pieced together from some previous "super group" to have a #1 hit single on their very 1st record. The 1st to stay on the top 20 for SIX MONTHS! The first American group to earn a platinum album. ALL heir studio albums went gold. There was nothing like them before, and nothing like them since. Q: Who did they sound like? A: Nobody! The Doors sounded like "The Doors". They were American Originals! So.... is everybody in?!
This clip is such a historical document of how a song that became #1 and started a band that influenced a whole generation and a generation after, its co-founder the great Ray Manzarek explain the construction of the song. God I miss the guy so much
Excellent narrator as he always was in fact,I'm always saying this.After Jim's death a free space suddenly had been opened for Ray to express his wide and wise personality in it's full.And he's been doing that till this days with an eternal inspiration of making some fun for us,fan of the Doors.Thanks Ray.
Morrison hands out an assignment for each to write a song over the weekend. Robbie comes up with one. Ray adds his part, and John says its too jazzy, for their purpose, and suggest the use of the Latino beat. Morrison adds more lyrics and the rest is "Light My Fire" history.
That was brilliant!! Very funny too .....read my book comment ..couldn't stop laughing. I am sure back in the day when JIm was alive they were just like that for most of the time. Joking around having fun with each other ...but also being very creative. They were all very smart intelligent people. Jim had some demons ...too bad ...nowadays I am sure he would have broke through to the other side of sobriety .....but ....we have the music....its never over...thanks for posting this!!
Ray you were such a legend and everytime I watch you play I can help but smile. If I'm a tenth of the man you were I'd be so happy. Thanks for bringing so much joy to the world and thanks Ben Fong-Torres for writing your amazing book, I have 2 copies it's that good!
Glad to say I saw him perform 3x-once with poet Mike McClure in 1999, opening for Jefferson Airplane in 2002 singing and playing solo, and with the Ian Astbury version of The Doors in 2003. R.I.P.
id love to meet ray john and robbu maybe jim when i die but yeah anyway the doors rocked and still love listening to them i have since i was 7 and im 25 now i love the doors r.i.p jimbo
Yeah I kind of realized that after a while haha, I recently had that same problem with my band (We're not a Doors tribute, just play 60's and 70's music) To use a keyboard, or bring like 2 or 3 vintage organs, but we finally decided on just having 1 Vox, for that total classic feel.
Hey man. Ray doesn't use the old gear because it's not really practical to use. It's not as reliable as the new stuff and he likes to use digital so he doesn't have to switch keyboards, like going form electric piano to organ to piano. He uses an Alesis placed in a fake Vox Continental shell now. Sounds good. He also says that people want the old stuff for nostalgia reasons,but he's a musicial not defined by the gear. I understand that,but i would be cool to see him using the old stuff.
he was married to one, but I denounce your comment. just stop with the "level-Asian" comments relating to prodigious talent or whatever. it's just makes you lookl ike you have an inferiorty complex. so your talentless live with it.
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Ray is the greatest at telling you a story of anybody I have ever heard in any profession.
Wow. A music theory lesson, a composition lesson, a musical form and structure lesson, a musical history lesson, stories of the origin of the song, what it was actually LIKE creating a masterpiece..... Ray Manzarek. American Genius. R.I.P.
roadrocket7 Well said. Ray Manzarek was the Jimi Hendrix of keyboards
I majored in Music when I was in college but I always had a lot of trouble with Music Theory, I hate to say. Another thing I regret is not finishing college. I agree with you, though. This is quite a masterpiece.
This guy is a genius. Casually explains while playing a complex solo.
I would imagine by the time he did this interview/show, he could probably play every one of those songs/solos in his sleep....lol
Rest in peace you legend
Ray was a genius and certainly knew how to play keyboards and piano. Love the sound! Ray you are missed.
I like how Ray still talks about the old days.
RIP = Ray was not only a genius, but obviously a true gentleman, a great raconteur, incredible musician, a wit, a good guy, & keeper of The Doors flame as well. They were the first American group, which wasn't pieced together from some previous "super group" to have a #1 hit single on their very 1st record. The 1st to stay on the top 20 for SIX MONTHS! The first American group to earn a platinum album. ALL heir studio albums went gold. There was nothing like them before, and nothing like them since. Q: Who did they sound like? A: Nobody! The Doors sounded like "The Doors". They were American Originals! So.... is everybody in?!
What a wonderful presentation! I wish more musicians were able to articulate their song development like that.
The Doors By the Doors is the title of the book.
This clip is such a historical document of how a song that became #1 and started a band that influenced a whole generation and a generation after, its co-founder the great Ray Manzarek explain the construction of the song. God I miss the guy so much
Excellent narrator as he always was in fact,I'm always saying this.After Jim's death a free space suddenly had been opened for Ray to express his wide and wise personality in it's full.And he's been doing that till this days with an eternal inspiration of making some fun for us,fan of the Doors.Thanks Ray.
Morrison hands out an assignment for each to write a song over the weekend. Robbie comes up with one. Ray adds his part, and John says its too jazzy, for their purpose, and suggest the use of the Latino beat. Morrison adds more lyrics and the rest is "Light My Fire" history.
i love listening to ray tell stories
R.i.p. Ray. We loved you. And still do.
That was brilliant!! Very funny too .....read my book comment ..couldn't stop laughing. I am sure back in the day when JIm was alive they were just like that for most of the time. Joking around having fun with each other ...but also being very creative. They were all very smart intelligent people. Jim had some demons ...too bad ...nowadays I am sure he would have broke through to the other side of sobriety .....but ....we have the music....its never over...thanks for posting this!!
"Popped outta the unconscious." Ray, you Genius.
Ray you were such a legend and everytime I watch you play I can help but smile. If I'm a tenth of the man you were I'd be so happy. Thanks for bringing so much joy to the world and thanks Ben Fong-Torres for writing your amazing book, I have 2 copies it's that good!
I loved hearing the history of Light My Fire, one of my all time favorite songs 😀.
Piano solo for Riders on the storm is probably one of the best sounds this planet can offer the solar system X)
All members of The Doors are my heroes. What legens!
I can watch and listen to him talk all day.
I love the backstories of songs. Ray was the best at telling them. RIP 🌹
Wow! Simply wow!!! RIP Ray.
Every Ray interview fascinating.
Holy... deconstructing the whole song construction is amazing! This guy knows his business cold!
Ray, The Best, In Peace Rest.
I'm going out to get a piano, such an incredible inspiration.
Thee greatest keyboard Player in American history!!! RIP Ray ❤️
Grandisimo!!!! un gran musico
Wow, this video deserves way more likes!
RIP Ray. :(
The genius himself RIP
what a treat , thanks so much
Glad to say I saw him perform 3x-once with poet Mike McClure in 1999, opening for Jefferson Airplane in 2002 singing and playing solo, and with the Ian Astbury version of The Doors in 2003. R.I.P.
Thank you Ben!! You rock!!!
i had a opportunity to be a Paris and we wanted to visit J.M. grave,but unfortunately it was closed.
:(
I fucking miss these guys!
genius !!!
great touch mr. ray!!!
Truly amazing
6:41 Most badass moment
Wow. You're right, incredible
Amazing Manzarek is genius a best pianist all time :)
Impresionante Ray!
Awesome!
Beatiful!!!!!
Good stuff!
excellent artiste
Great!!
the best ever Ray
grandissimo ray!!!
eres UN GENIO RAY
After all these years he still loves playing it.
Tell me Ray,do you still miss Jim?
R.I.P Ray
amen Ray, big influence on me , robbie and john too, the best.
Pretty cool !!! Indeed !!!
id love to meet ray john and robbu maybe jim when i die but yeah anyway the doors rocked and still love listening to them i have since i was 7 and im 25 now i love the doors r.i.p jimbo
GENIO UNICO
ciao e grazie Ray
be cool to meet someone like jim and ray thay would be two friends ya never want to loose
My God Ray! You brought Coltrane into the metaphor.
So epic.
Ray Manzarek looks like, and has the same charisma, as another genius - Richard P. Feynman.
RIP Ray😥😥
Epic
That was an excellent Densmore impersonation Ray did.
cool, nice video good comment and sud
He's a genius!
So we all can thank, J.S.Bach,
John Coltrane,Vince Guaraldi,
Jimi Hendrix,and The Doors for 'Light my fire'.
...It was a collaborative effort.
Yeah I kind of realized that after a while haha, I recently had that same problem with my band (We're not a Doors tribute, just play 60's and 70's music) To use a keyboard, or bring like 2 or 3 vintage organs, but we finally decided on just having 1 Vox, for that total classic feel.
That's hilarious that he told Ray to read the book about the stuff they actually lived.
i've only read my parts, hahaha, he's the king
"I only read my part...."
Bach, Coltrane , Feliciano... wait! need time to digest.
Treasure
'How 'bout an autograph Ray!?'
Does anyone know why Ray doesnt play on his old Gibson and Rhodes setup, why he plays on that thing that sounds like the keyboard I had when I was 8?
Sadly missed
Shine on you crazy diamond
(Yes I know that’s pink flyoyd)
@misfitsfan445 "LIGHT MY FIRE"
What is the name of the Book?
Hey man. Ray doesn't use the old gear because it's not really practical to use. It's not as reliable as the new stuff and he likes to use digital so he doesn't have to switch keyboards, like going form electric piano to organ to piano. He uses an Alesis placed in a fake Vox Continental shell now. Sounds good. He also says that people want the old stuff for nostalgia reasons,but he's a musicial not defined by the gear. I understand that,but i would be cool to see him using the old stuff.
What about Jim??
Wouldn't be nice to let your fingers create that great music?????
That man has Asian powers
he was married to one, but I denounce your comment. just stop with the "level-Asian" comments relating to prodigious talent or whatever. it's just makes you lookl ike you have an inferiorty complex. so your talentless live with it.
Ray, is Jim really dead?
because this isn't the stage . . .
Always hated that song. And comparing this lousy intro with J.S.Bach shows that Mr. Manzarek isn´t very grounded anymore.