OMG ELP changed this heartland USA kid forever. I was 11 when the debut album blasted from my brother's room. I was taking kiddy piano lessons and thought: Those drums are awesome! Then I heard this maniacal and beautiful piano, the new sounds of synths pulled me in, and Greg Lake's voice was godlike. My mother was a professional classical musician who would take me to symphony rehearsals where I just liked the loud parts. When I discovered some of the ELP themes and melodies were from the classics, it expanded my musical tastes even more. At the age of fifteen I was glued to the TV for my first glimpse of the band in action at the California Jam. Brain Salad, the mighty Moog, flying pianos, an amazing drum solo and closing the show. Wow. This band and my life are forever intertwined.
The absolute GOAT. Keith gave keyboards a place and a name. There's no one like him. And there won't be anyone like him. I miss him a lot, but I prefer to cherish the great memories and have him alive in my 💖💖 through his music
I'm a little slow.. Ive seen and downloaded lots of ELP and Keith but, how did I miss this one!!?? I'm lovin the show especially the Parker jazz improv ! I get tears now since his and Greg's passing, every time I see and hear them. I hope God has concerts in heaven.
This was in 1988 in the TV show D.O.C. in RAI Television, Italy (thanks, Ya Hozna). I'm finally here to watch it complete and in higher quality. Thank you very much 0:00 Fanfare for the Common Man (incl. bass solo and Blues Variation* in keytar) *Blues Variation inclusion was later in ELP's Black Moon Tour 8:25 Au Privave (Charlie Parker) 12:00 America / 13:39 Blue Rondo Alla Turk / (18:02 Frank Scully Drum Solo alla Carl Palmer) 22:01 Honky Tonk Train Blues
The Maestro keyboardist himself a true technical virtuoso 2nd to absolutely no one. The goat . God on the keyboards and my idol since 1970😮😊 ladies and gentlemen the great Keith Emerson may he rip😊
It's not how he died , it's that he was always loved by God regardless of what hateful people say, a great guy good guy and fanfare to the common man proves what a good great guy he will always be.
What a gem ! ELP in the late eighties could not have sounded better. Great Keith on all keys, great drummer - as lightening fast singles as Carl did, and with some extra spice, standing up from time to time - as well as a great and tasteful playing bass guitarist. I agree that the sound of the synths in the eighties is a bit somewhat cheesy, but I guess they did not have the budget to bring the modular Moog and the Hammond on stage. Have to watch it again - with some pot...😅 Thanks for sharing, Keith is one of my all time favorite musicians😊
ELP was my best Favourite group/& Jethro Tull/They were sensational musicians. But I think, Emerson was the best from this Band. Rest In peace/&Greg Lake too/I will Always remember and like Him & ELP.
What a great find and posting. I loved it. I think the 2 backup guys were in the David Letterman band in the mid 80s. This video was above excellent. Thanks
I don't think that's Anton Fig (drums) or Will Lee (Bass) from Letterman's band. Still not sure who they were, but they did an excellent job, for sure!
I think most pianists looking at this clip would consider his fourth and fifth fingers were already problematic for him, although it was still a few years before they could tell without looking. Can't help thinking of Billy Connoly's story of a stranger coming up to him at an airport and (after suitable polite beating about the bush) telling him that in his considered opinion as a specialist, BC should get checked for Parkinson's. Nobody else, including Billy, had any idea at that stage that anything was amiss.
Nunca lo debió haber sido, esos q lo trolleaban no eran fans, eran cualquier cosa y no lo apreciaban de verdad. Keith era tan único y extraordinario, q solo alguien como él podía tocar con tres dedos de la mano derecha muchísimo mejor q otros con cinco. Solo verlo en High Voltage, lo extraordinario que estuvo a pesar del dolor. Simplemente, el mejor tecladista de cualquier género q haya visto el universo.
Damn, that's Keith playing a synth guitar?! Watching all the people dancing animately to that was enticing and funny at the same time xDDD Thank you for that, when italian RAIDUE was still broadcasting shows of value.
@@glennhecker4422 Nevertheless, Keith continued using Hammond-like organs until his last days, more accurately, GOFF organs. That's a heavy thing like the old Hammond ones.
Frank Scully's drum solo is even crazier than Carl Palmer's, doing crazy improvised antics like hitting the toms (and the gong) with the elbow while grabbing one stick with the mouth and even hitting the cymbals so hard it flied away from the drumkit (the assistants lifted everything very fast). Must admit it was what a show, and having to compare with none less than Carl freakin' Palmer. I'd love to know what Carl would say to that. Never a drummer did a solo comparable to Carl with Keith Emerson ever.
Thanks for posting, hadn't seen this. I'm not a fan of the 80s keyboard sounds but there was plenty piano to compensate and have to say the drummer and bass player are no slouches!
@@SondrioMusica Sorry to hear that. He did what I think it was an homage to Carl Palmer with the solo on rondo. It was certainly in the level to play live with Emerson (RIP)
The saddest thing is losing Keith and Greg thank For Carl keeping the legacy going but the one thing that sticks in my crawl for all of us are Emerson Lake and Palmer I’m not in The rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame think about that for a minute I love yes Rush there in the Hall of Fame what the hell is wrong with these guys and all due respect of losing Neil Peart and the grade and magnificent bass player call Chris Squire
Who cares about the "rock and roll hall of fame"? It's a meaningless, corporate institution. Kudos to ELP for not being *abducted* into the rock and roll hall of sanitization.
Negli ambienti di musica si parla spesso di chi è più preparato di altri o di questo o quel musicista....se penso a quello che ha lasciato quest’uomo alla musica e alle generazioni future mi viene da sorridere pensando ai vari Jordan Rudess ma anche ai tanti blasonati pianisti classici esecutori, abili solo a rileggere partiture già scodellate seppur difficili. Vorrei dire a questi signori di provare a comporre qualcosa che solo si avvicini al concerto n.1 per piano e orchestra o a Tarkus. Costui aveva una abilità e una percezione della musica sovrumane, senza parlare della tecnica di cui era in possesso. L’unico errore commesso è stato quello di essersi reso un po’ ridicolo con le varie pugnalate all’Hammond o alle capriole sul pianoforte o suonare alla rovescia. Ma si sa, a certi livelli, sono peccati veniali. Per sempre Emerson! Il resto è solo noia....
My doctor said 25 percent of musicians will get focal dystonia and it's not top news. That's bullshit! Proper practicing skills need to be taught. A balanced life for musicians. Also a 6 year old kid should not be playing Mozart. Their hands and minds not ready. I'd rather see someone play for life not just a few seasons . Kieth was the greatest and his talent with many others robbed by dystonia. This disorder should be top news
really similar version to what he was playing with the best...., that drummer ruins the hole xprience...., to hear this with carl or simon is to much incrediblen , here keith had a lot of power....
Why did he always tend to play faster and faster? The result is inevitable - like here with the beginning of the 3rd movement of the Italian Concerto by Bach - it´s so fast that it ends with sloppy playing. It´s a shame as he would have been able to play it much better - but slower.
The world's greatest keyboardist ever!
yes indeed
Truer words were never spoken ! They didn't nickname him "Fingers" for nothing !
RIP Keith Emerson ( And Greg Lake. ).
ABSOLUTELY!!!
W out doubt... no one was close
OMG ELP changed this heartland USA kid forever. I was 11 when the debut album blasted from my brother's room. I was taking kiddy piano lessons and thought: Those drums are awesome! Then I heard this maniacal and beautiful piano, the new sounds of synths pulled me in, and Greg Lake's voice was godlike. My mother was a professional classical musician who would take me to symphony rehearsals where I just liked the loud parts. When I discovered some of the ELP themes and melodies were from the classics, it expanded my musical tastes even more. At the age of fifteen I was glued to the TV for my first glimpse of the band in action at the California Jam. Brain Salad, the mighty Moog, flying pianos, an amazing drum solo and closing the show. Wow. This band and my life are forever intertwined.
The absolute GOAT. Keith gave keyboards a place and a name. There's no one like him. And there won't be anyone like him. I miss him a lot, but I prefer to cherish the great memories and have him alive in my 💖💖 through his music
Just found this by accident, stunnng performance by the man, the goat.
I'm a little slow.. Ive seen and downloaded lots of ELP and Keith but, how did I miss this one!!?? I'm lovin the show especially the Parker jazz improv ! I get tears now since his and Greg's passing, every time I see and hear them. I hope God has concerts in heaven.
Wasn't he fantastic!!!! That jazz piece is just mind blowing. Miss you Keith x
He was fantastic ❤
"Au Privave" by Charlie Parker. It's on the Off The Shelf album.
KE, playing Jazz!! Blues, progressive, piano booge, he played what he wanted
THE greatest keyboardist to EVER diddle the ivory, Keith Emerson!!!🎹
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or tickle the ivory’s 🎹
This was in 1988 in the TV show D.O.C. in RAI Television, Italy (thanks, Ya Hozna). I'm finally here to watch it complete and in higher quality. Thank you very much
0:00 Fanfare for the Common Man (incl. bass solo and Blues Variation* in keytar)
*Blues Variation inclusion was later in ELP's Black Moon Tour
8:25 Au Privave (Charlie Parker)
12:00 America /
13:39 Blue Rondo Alla Turk /
(18:02 Frank Scully Drum Solo alla Carl Palmer)
22:01 Honky Tonk Train Blues
The "jazz improvisation" at 8:25 is actually a Charlie Parker Blues, "Au Privave", with the theme arranged in counterpoint.
@@carlomezz Thanks!
The tv show was "D.O.C." (RAI Due Itaian TV), 1988, not 1989
@@yahozna6161 Thanks
Au Privave (studio version w/ horns) is also on the excellent Off The Shelf collection. RIP Keith.
The Maestro keyboardist himself a true technical virtuoso 2nd to absolutely no one. The goat . God on the keyboards and my idol since 1970😮😊 ladies and gentlemen the great Keith Emerson may he rip😊
It's not how he died , it's that he was always loved by God regardless of what hateful people say, a great guy good guy and fanfare to the common man proves what a good great guy he will always be.
Prog rock or classic music or blues piano or ragtime every kind of music He always shining!!!
My fave keyboardist ever!
What a gem ! ELP in the late eighties could not have sounded better. Great Keith on all keys, great drummer - as lightening fast singles as Carl did, and with some extra spice, standing up from time to time - as well as a great and tasteful playing bass guitarist. I agree that the sound of the synths in the eighties is a bit somewhat cheesy, but I guess they did not have the budget to bring the modular Moog and the Hammond on stage. Have to watch it again - with some pot...😅 Thanks for sharing, Keith is one of my all time favorite musicians😊
Wow what a player he was❤
His genius was getting the most out of his instruments as well - a talent like this will never walk the earth again most likely.
Questo è Keith Emerson al pieno delle sue potenzialità !! ... e non ce n'è per nessuno.
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Maestro del 20 secolo , ovviamente non ha il tocco di un jazzista nato tipo Oscar Peterson ma questo è un musicista rock
Great footage ! Not seen this before. Thank you so much for sharing. Keith Emerson. Much loved and missed......
Loved and missed beyond words
OMG Keith playing jazz..😮🎉
Excellent. And rare. Thank you for the upload.
ruclips.net/video/iHOK8Opuozk/видео.html
ELP was my best Favourite group/& Jethro Tull/They were sensational musicians. But I think, Emerson was the best from this Band. Rest In peace/&Greg Lake too/I will Always remember and like Him & ELP.
the best ever and ever. This is Keit Emerson
Fantastic! I think in the first bass solo the bass player played a piece of the Mario Bros. soundtrack
Beautiful! I saw ELP many times live and always a great show with amazing musicians. Keith is missed. R.I.P.
OUTSTANDING UNIQUE COUNTERPOINT IN JAZZ PIANO CONTEXT. PLAY IT LIVE!!!
I love this - Keith looks so "into it" - thanks for sharing!!!
È vero, quando era in forma non ce n'era per nessuno! Il più grande del rock!
Commovente,grandioso,unico The best ever and forever!!!
...K.E.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great to see him playing well 😊😊
Io posso solo piangere….non ci sono parole utili per definire il sua “enorme talento”….grazie Keith per quello che ci hai regalato. RIP❤
Best Rock keyboardist ever
With Rick Wakeman man 👍
Love the jazz bit. Emerson was at his best at the piano.
Straordinario ❤️
the drummer has a great rhythmic technique and feel for the arrangement. the bassist has a fine resonant tone, and Emmo, well he's the maestro!
That's the late Frank Scully on drums, who was also on Honky and played at the UK Keith memorial concert.
Great! God save his soul!
What a great find and posting. I loved it. I think the 2 backup guys were in the David Letterman band in the mid 80s. This video was above excellent. Thanks
I don't think that's Anton Fig (drums) or Will Lee (Bass) from Letterman's band. Still not sure who they were, but they did an excellent job, for sure!
No, but I believe the drummer is Frank Scully.
Indeed, Frank Scully on drums and Rob Statham on bass.
Great to see his fingers in his right hand werent bothering him at this point .
"AMERICA" days of the NICE 👌
I think most pianists looking at this clip would consider his fourth and fifth fingers were already problematic for him, although it was still a few years before they could tell without looking. Can't help thinking of Billy Connoly's story of a stranger coming up to him at an airport and (after suitable polite beating about the bush) telling him that in his considered opinion as a specialist, BC should get checked for Parkinson's. Nobody else, including Billy, had any idea at that stage that anything was amiss.
Thank you for that super show that I have never saw before
Che bel ricordo! Sempre numero 1 !
Ahora sí.ahora ya no es presa fácil ahora no es blanco de burlas. Cuando en realidad no rendía ni al 10/ pero lleva la música 100/100 bravo Keith .rip
Nunca lo debió haber sido, esos q lo trolleaban no eran fans, eran cualquier cosa y no lo apreciaban de verdad. Keith era tan único y extraordinario, q solo alguien como él podía tocar con tres dedos de la mano derecha muchísimo mejor q otros con cinco. Solo verlo en High Voltage, lo extraordinario que estuvo a pesar del dolor. Simplemente, el mejor tecladista de cualquier género q haya visto el universo.
Many thanks for letting us see this ..wow
A B S O L U T E L Y F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! ! ❤❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Damn, that's Keith playing a synth guitar?! Watching all the people dancing animately to that was enticing and funny at the same time xDDD Thank you for that, when italian RAIDUE was still broadcasting shows of value.
The keytar is much easier to wrestle with than the Hammond!
@@JohnCornicello Plus it gave that poor beleaguered Hammond a much-needed respite. Man, he used to give that thing a serious @$$-whoopin'!
@@glennhecker4422 Nevertheless, Keith continued using Hammond-like organs until his last days, more accurately, GOFF organs. That's a heavy thing like the old Hammond ones.
Master of masters Keith Emerson !
Grande Emerson ha fatto suonare l'm1 in maniera splendida
Not about his fingers,.. his scope, vision, he knew what Jerusalem was about.
at 17:30 smug look at audience 'yes I'm playing it back to front' ....still uber cool
Grazie per averlo postato
THis a great video, thank you for uploading,,,,, BUT the title should not be....DOC..... this is a show
tNKS EMERSON!!!
Yes, this was italian TV back in the day
Frank Scully's drum solo is even crazier than Carl Palmer's, doing crazy improvised antics like hitting the toms (and the gong) with the elbow while grabbing one stick with the mouth and even hitting the cymbals so hard it flied away from the drumkit (the assistants lifted everything very fast). Must admit it was what a show, and having to compare with none less than Carl freakin' Palmer. I'd love to know what Carl would say to that. Never a drummer did a solo comparable to Carl with Keith Emerson ever.
Carl would just smile while thinking I'm the true goat mate😊
Keith Split Emmerson Performance!!!
Thanks for posting, hadn't seen this. I'm not a fan of the 80s keyboard sounds but there was plenty piano to compensate and have to say the drummer and bass player are no slouches!
Thanks !
...das war er wirklich und wird es immer bleiben!!! RIP mit Greg Lake :-(
Grazie enricoplaybass 🎼🎶🌻 via Keith Emerson💌🎹🎵🎼🌻
Renéè Matte è un piacere condividere il mio archivio video (in questo caso aiutato dall'amico Marco Leodori)
Fantastico! Che anno è? E chi sono gli altri due musicisti?
Merci Pino via Emerson Lake and Palmer 🎶♥️🎼🎸🥁🎹🎹🔋
Who is the drummer. He's not Carl Palmer, but he isn't bad. Nice to see Keith having such fun.
He’s Frank Scully... he died today
@@SondrioMusica Sorry to hear that.
He did what I think it was an homage to Carl Palmer with the solo on rondo. It was certainly in the level to play live with Emerson (RIP)
He’s called Frank Scully. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago, but played with KE and several other famous artists many times.
great video but it`s not a documentary
@Douglas Thompson, DOC is the name of an Italian television program that aired in the 90s
That drummer looks as though all his birthdays came at once
8:25
The saddest thing is losing Keith and Greg thank For Carl keeping the legacy going but the one thing that sticks in my crawl for all of us are Emerson Lake and Palmer I’m not in The rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame think about that for a minute I love yes Rush there in the Hall of Fame what the hell is wrong with these guys and all due respect of losing Neil Peart and the grade and magnificent bass player call Chris Squire
Who cares about the "rock and roll hall of fame"? It's a meaningless, corporate institution. Kudos to ELP for not being *abducted* into the rock and roll hall of sanitization.
It's CRAW.
Carl F-en Parmer
No daggers,Hammond hurling,ribbon controller or Moog ‘telephone exchange’module let alone foam spewing Tarkus armadillos?Otherwise perfectly excellent👍😀
Negli ambienti di musica si parla spesso di chi è più preparato di altri o di questo o quel musicista....se penso a quello che ha lasciato quest’uomo alla musica e alle generazioni future mi viene da sorridere pensando ai vari Jordan Rudess ma anche ai tanti blasonati pianisti classici esecutori, abili solo a rileggere partiture già scodellate seppur difficili. Vorrei dire a questi signori di provare a comporre qualcosa che solo si avvicini al concerto n.1 per piano e orchestra o a Tarkus. Costui aveva una abilità e una percezione della musica sovrumane, senza parlare della tecnica di cui era in possesso. L’unico errore commesso è stato quello di essersi reso un po’ ridicolo con le varie pugnalate all’Hammond o alle capriole sul pianoforte o suonare alla rovescia. Ma si sa, a certi livelli, sono peccati veniali. Per sempre Emerson! Il resto è solo noia....
Parole Sante sottoscrivo tutto
W A R U M ?
Chick Corea, Rick Wakeman, Jon Lord, Bill Evens!, Theloneous Monk... tis a shame this guy blew his brains out...
Ashame focal dystonia destroyed him like thousands of musicians
My doctor said 25 percent of musicians will get focal dystonia and it's not top news. That's bullshit! Proper practicing skills need to be taught. A balanced life for musicians. Also a 6 year old kid should not be playing Mozart. Their hands and minds not ready. I'd rather see someone play for life not just a few seasons . Kieth was the greatest and his talent with many others robbed by dystonia. This disorder should be top news
really similar version to what he was playing with the best...., that drummer ruins the hole xprience...., to hear this with carl or simon is to much incrediblen , here keith had a lot of power....
5 thumbs down 🤔 . From people who are seriously jealous or deaf ! 😉
Why did he always tend to play faster and faster? The result is inevitable - like here with the beginning of the 3rd movement of the Italian Concerto by Bach - it´s so fast that it ends with sloppy playing. It´s a shame as he would have been able to play it much better - but slower.
Oh no this drummer is no Carl Palmer not even close😢
So what?
@@user-ve4ig6pw1s well sew buttons if you like. He's pretty lame compared to the goat.