I'm a classically-trained keyboardist and film composer, so I know what it takes to perform and produce these covers. Then there's the fact that Chicago is among my 5 most favorite bands and the fact that "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is 1 of my favorite Chicago songs! I ran into Leonid & Friends by happy coincidence while checking out Chicago songs performed by the band itself and cover bands (thank you, RUclips algorithms). I was amazed by the careful recreation of the original arrangements, the passionate and amazing performances by Leonid & Friends, and the excellent production quality! Leonid, I know it takes a lot of time to transcribe these arrangements, produce, mix, master, and complete video editing. I suspect that it's a labor of love. I, for one, greatly appreciate all or your hard work and appreciate your bringing together this amazing group of musicians to perform and produce these covers! As I have looked around RUclips for Chicago songs performed by the band itself, I have had a hard time finding versions of their songs performed by them using current recording technology. You all come the closest that I have found to faithful renderings of Chicago songs, but bonus, using modern recording and video technology. BRAVO!
Totally Agree. Might I add let not forget that English is NOT their first language! Also this version is the smoothest transition bridge out there by far. Simply. BEAUTIFUL! ❤️🙏 for all of them during such times as these.
As a pro musician for 55 years, I have to say I have never heard a better band. Everything and I mean everything is perfectly balanced and played. Amazing!
Their cover of Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire is indistiguishable from the original. This cover is actually the least great of all their covers I've heard so far. But that is a massively high bar. It's just so hard to go toe to toe with Peter Cetera.
@@fictionfactory7164 Yuck. Not to take anything away from those guys as accomplished amateurs, but they're not at the level of this group. Or of HSCC, for another example. PS: Here's another good one: ruclips.net/video/8HzOQQ32Vsw/видео.html
I just discovered this group. They are so good they make me cry, literally!!! The sound is so much cleaner than anything I have heard in 35-40 years ago. Astonishingly good!!!
CHicago is no Great City. It is SHT hole full of drug and racial problems and run by a maniac mayor with racial and uber socialist agendae. Thank Gd I don't have to live there TEF
@@F_Tim1961 you said something about socialist agenda, I live in Brazil and I really tired of leftists are doing here and everywhere, maybe I got It wrong, forget about
This makes you realize two things: how incredible Chicago was, and how unbelievable these musicians are to duplicate Chicago Live, no overdubs. What a great gift to keep this music going 50 years on. Thank you all!
I honestly did not care for the original version of this song. I felt it dragged and I am a HUGE Chicago fan - had all their albums and played them repeatedly. But, this band made this song come to life. It is a crisp, precise version with soul and energy. The transition to the second song is smooth and the tempo ramps up quickly without a hitch. This band is perfection!
I cant stop watching all of Leonid and Friends videos showcasing all the greatest hits of Chicago and more! I grew up with Chicago, I remember in the late 70's driving down Alki Beach in my 1963 Chevy SS and have Saturday In The Park blasting away! Leonid and all his friends are beyond being talented, They are truly the greatest cover band in the 21st Century!
It's not just a cover: It's a very competitive version. Mr. Leonid, all my respects from Mexico City. Chicago was MY group. Thanks for doing THIS masterwork.
Ironically the first time I ever heard Hard to Say I'm Sorry was when I was studying at UNAM in 1982. (I'm an American and my college had a program with UNAM). Living in Taxquena I would listen to one of the radio stations that played American top 40, and this was my all-time favorite. Then I'd go catch the trolley to the Uni.
Because todays youth only know beat loops and auto tune. No concept of structure. No intro, no chorus and definitely no bridge. That’s something you drive over or go under. Don’t ask about the key of the song. They’ll pull keys out their pocket. 🥴😆
I'm incredibly impressed not just by the musicians and their talent, but the amazing engineers who capture them and mix them down to let us hear them. I'm an engineer myself and these folks are top drawer!
Takes a whole lot of skill and bravery to take on a song like this. From the legendary vocals to the insane horn lines, with all the dynamics and instrumentation (flutes/french horn) and you folks absolutely nailed it....10 out of 10! Bravo
I just saw L&F 3 weeks ago and the real Chicago last week (11/4/2021) at the MGM Casino near Cleveland, OH. I've said it before on these L&F videos and I'll say it again: it's one thing for Peter Cetera and the rest of Chicago to write and arrange this song (and all their songs) from scratch. But when you consider what Leonid Vorobyev did here: he listened to the record, on his stereo or headphones, and proceeded to break down each individual instrument and vocal and harmony part individually, then transcribe those parts by hand on to sheet music using long hand music notation, then assemble the best musicians he could find, then show them and teach them the music and arrangement on each DIFFERENT instrument, and have everyone sing in near perfect English when it's not even their second or third language....... absolutely amazing job and a project for all these songs that surely took months if not years to finalize. Just think about it. You're listening to a song on your stereo and then you want to set out to write out the music of every part just from your ear.
So my dream finally came through. I had to drive over 700 miles but I got to see Leonid and Friends in person in Shipshewana, Indiana. They were FANTASTIC. Now, I’ve got to find another concert closer to Atlanta. Love them all.
Please come back to Atlanta, Georgia. We had tickets , "Covid came", "Date changed" , was so disappointed we could not travel from South Carolina. "Come to the Peace Center in Greenville S.C".. You can stay at our place. Beautiful venue and I'm positive It will be a sell out !!!!!!!!!!
Love it. Takes me back to 1982 and earlier. Chicago sparked my love for horns, I have never played tuba. Leonid and friends has sparked that in me once again. Such energy with perfect harmonies.
Same here. Listening/watching this brought tears to my eyes. The musicianship is incredible. I'm so sad that I just found them today, Thanksgiving and they've come and gone from Chicago.
These guys are stunningly incredible. Except for Peter Cetera having a uniquely recognizable voice, this sounds IDENTICAL to the studio version. Incredible. Oh, and the female vocalist is gorgeous. :)
No one can match Cetera. No one. His voice is silky smooth. The horns were excellent on this. And guitar was better on this one than 25 or 6 to 4. But he still impressed me on that one too.
БОЖЕ - неужели это наши ЗЕМЛЯКИ!!!!!!!!!! ВОСХИЩЕНИЕ!!!!!! Каков ВОКАЛ - а скрипичная ГРУППА, а ВЕЛИКИЕ ДУХОВИКИ - ВАЛТОРНА ПРОСТО УЖАС!!!!!!!!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!!!!
Просто нужно закончить сначала муз.школу, училище, консерваторию. Фанатично слушать западные группы. И не слушать по TV пропагандонов Симоньян, Скабееву и особенно Осло/вьёБа 😢 А так же всяких там Лепса, да Газмановых. И вы сразу сбросите про-путинскую ядовитую шелуху.
I've been an avid Chicago fan since 1970 and I'm just discovering Leonid & Friends for the first time today, July 3, 2021. You guys are absolutely incredible. I love your accuracy, but those nice subtle added touches to make your cover special.
This amazingly talented and professional group reminds all of us that love is greater than destructive forces of hate that have been unleashed in our world. Thank you all for blessing us all with your gifts.
Who didn't applaud at the finish? That was beyond words--in fact, I don't think a word has been created to describe the amazing magnificence of this music! Giving a standing ovation right now!
It just doesn't get any better than this! And just look at the fun they are having. Thank you, YT algorithms, for suddenly dropping something really special into my feed.
I love how the orchestra players are smiling at one another, enjoying the moment. You never see that in a symphony orchestra, especially when the genre is classical music. And one must ask, why the heck not?
i love everything about this band. the talent is amazing. and yes, I love the strings and orchestral parts of it. I can't say enough ab out you guys. I wish you were over here.
I have been drumming (poorly) for 45 years and this drummer is unbelievably solid and has chops for days!! I need to look into any other work he's done. Just amazing!!
This drummer agrees. He has a very skilled yet deft stroke on all his songs. He is super solid and subtly complementary to the whole of the band. Genius!
This is an amazing band. Incredible vocals. Musicians are perfect. A perfect blend. It’s hard to imagine a band from Russia have this American sound. Music c is a great unifier.
It's hard to improve on perfection but Igor you did it. The drum track on the Chicago original is so flat and mechanical. You put syncopation and energy into your interpretation.
I so desperately hope that Serge Tiagniryadno is safe. I so desperately hope that his entire family is safe. I so desperately hope that his Russian band members are all safe. I pray for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his family, all Ukrainian people, all normal Russian people and the world. Thank you Leonid and Friends for your beautiful contribution to joy in this world, especially in this evil time.
The Russian people and Ukrainian people I know here in upstate New York are all nice and hard working people. As a Slovak, we have so much in common and we share in the pain of your people in Europe.
Случайно забрел на ваш ролик...ведь Чикаго мой любимый банд с 1973 года. Ребята я в шоке вы превзошли самих оригиналов, великолепные музыканты, лирика и английский в совершенстве , звукорежиссера шик, браво и просто молодцы! Как же приятно как слушаешь настоящих профессионалов своего дела...Впредь буду искать ваши работы.Это для меня открытие.
Leonid and Friends are the best counter-parts of Chicago and honor them by playing the tunes that some of us old farts grew up with. My eyes tear up every tune that Leonid and friends reproduce to every note and nuances. And that's been every tune. Talent comes from all of this Globe no matter of a countries illegitimate leader or want a be.
WOW......JUST.......WOW!!!!!!!! I had goosebumps during the whole song! One of Serge's best vocals EVER!!!! The string section, french horn, & Ksenya's backing vocals add so much to your exquisite arrangement! Another Leonid & Friends Chicago song knocked out of the park! TYTYTYSSVVM for sharing your beautiful music with us!
ПРИВЕТ ВСЕМ МЕЛОМАНАМ МИРА ИЗ РОССИИ! РЕБЯТА,Я МЕЛОМАН С 55- ЛЕТНИМ СТАЖЕМ,МНЕ 71, ВЛАДЕЮ АБСОЛЮТНЫМ МУЗЫКАЛЬНЫМ СЛУХОМ.ТАК ВОТ,ПРОСЛУШАВ ЭТУ ПЕСНЮ ОБЕИХ ГРУПП,НЕ НАШЕЛ РАЗНИЦЫ,ХОТЯ РАЗНИЦА В ГОДАХ 50 ЛЕТ! ПРОДОЛЖАЯ ИЗУЧАТЬ ТВОРЧЕСТВО ГРУППЫ*LEONID & FRIENDS*, ВОСТОРГАЮСЬ КАЧЕСТВОМ ИСПОЛНЕНИЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЙ.РЕБЯТА,ВЫ- СУПЕР! БРАВИССИМО!!!
OH...MY...GOSH! There aren't enough superlatives to cover the fabulous job each one of you did. Goose bumps to the point of tears for a wonderful performance. Thank you so much!
My Lord. Everything about this is excellent. The French horn just melts my heart 😍❤❤❤😘. Your worldwide fan base is growing, so maybe that GoFundMe idea will grow legs. Love to you all from the city of Chicago.
WOW!!! Just ran across this band! And that is an understatement! The whole assembly is amazing! Tight! Spot on! I just don’t have the vocabulary to say what I want to. Just WOW!!! The horn line! The Strings! Percussionist! Guitarist and Bass! ALL the Vocals! You all are MONEY!
Enjoy the journey David! I've been on to Leonid and Friends for a year or so now, they keep getting more amazing. Such musicianship and groove and joy! Extremely rare....
Couldn't not get out of feeling that I'm listening the original Chicago!!! That's my nation which is so talented!! Proud of them!!! 👌Молодцы мужики!! Так держать!!
Another EXCEPTIONAL post from my closest friends across the waters. Best wishes from your FANS in the USA... THERE ARE MANY. Keep them coming my friends.
As others have stated, if you are a musician or singer, you really gain an appreciation for how good these folks are. The attention to detail in these performances is meticulous.
You breathe new life into these songs, opening up the music to a whole new generation. Thank you so much for doing this. Uniting the world with music one song at a time. Love it.
Leonid, What a joy it is to listen (and watch) you interpret the songs of Chicago! It is without a doubt the most talented covers out there! The high quality of musicians/voices/arrangements/mixing/studio result in a superb listener experience! I am, and will always be a huge fan of you and your friends! Keep up the good work and Best wishes for 2018!!!
I feel very fortunate and blessed to have seen Chicago in concert in Pittsburgh in 1982. My girlfriend and I were seated 6 rows from the stage in lounge chairs as Peter Cetera and crew sang this song live for one of the first times. The band were all dressed in white karate robes and headbands to promote Karate Kid. Unbelievable experience. Many thanks to Leonid and Friends for reigniting great memories with a spot-on performance.
Братцы, как же здорово вы поете и играете! Очень нравится ваше творчество. Вы настоящая музыкальная семья. Успехов в творчестве, слушаем вас на Руси Великой, гордимся вами и радуемся, что есть такие таланты на нашей планете.
I discovered this band a few months ago, and I have to tell you, I come back every night to listen to them. I love watching everyone perform, and I especially like watching Ksenia sing. I am hooked.
Well... I was already speechless but at 4.03 I could hardly believe my ears... I was sitting fairly comfortably on my sofa and I had to replay it at least 5 more times to allow myself to accept that this is real... the quality and level this is at is too much to explain. It's at that legendary level of production others just dream of. Outstanding!!
VOCALS... rallentando, added trumpet fanfare, FRENCH HORN, Strings... Harmonies... Piano, KORG Bass, Guitar, I missed the brass stylings (pinches and bends) at first, but I got over it on the second listening... you made it your own, but honored all of the ear candy that I loved about the original... ARRANGEMENT was fabulous. Thank you again... It's like Christmas when you drop a new (old) one... IGOR ))))))))))))))))))
Leonid my friend, I have nothing but respect and admiration for you and your friends. You are truly a master at your art. I look forward to hearing each new piece. You have a fan in America Sir.
Andrey Zil...you are one BADASS trumpet player!! I've seen live and in person Chicago and EW & Fire, Doc Severinsen, Wynton Marsalis and Maynard Ferguson. I'm talking Chicago going back to the Peter Cetera days. My oldest son is a professional jazz trumpet player, often playing my Bach Strad model 37 that I played for many years and gave to him when he was a very young man. So, I know what is what. You are the man, man. Keep it up!!
Chicago breaks barriers😍❤😍what can you expect from orchestrated geniuses,keep it up leonid n friends,your orchestration is on spot,peace of cake?love from phil❤
It's an insult to call these guys a cover band. They are so spot on it's mind boggling
Agree
Right?
I'm wondering if Chicago will be covering any Leonid and Friends songs. ha
Not.,You have a mistake inside your mind..shut up .....
@@undisclosed3863 They could try "Eta Rus"
ruclips.net/video/EEFoVGmfc5g/видео.html
I'm a classically-trained keyboardist and film composer, so I know what it takes to perform and produce these covers. Then there's the fact that Chicago is among my 5 most favorite bands and the fact that "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is 1 of my favorite Chicago songs! I ran into Leonid & Friends by happy coincidence while checking out Chicago songs performed by the band itself and cover bands (thank you, RUclips algorithms). I was amazed by the careful recreation of the original arrangements, the passionate and amazing performances by Leonid & Friends, and the excellent production quality! Leonid, I know it takes a lot of time to transcribe these arrangements, produce, mix, master, and complete video editing. I suspect that it's a labor of love. I, for one, greatly appreciate all or your hard work and appreciate your bringing together this amazing group of musicians to perform and produce these covers! As I have looked around RUclips for Chicago songs performed by the band itself, I have had a hard time finding versions of their songs performed by them using current recording technology. You all come the closest that I have found to faithful renderings of Chicago songs, but bonus, using modern recording and video technology. BRAVO!
TotLly mastered it been following a long time hats off to each and everyone of them
I am glad you replied so well.....I couldn't agree with you more.
Totally Agree. Might I add let not forget that English is NOT their first language! Also this version is the smoothest transition bridge out there by far. Simply. BEAUTIFUL! ❤️🙏 for all of them during such times as these.
Serge Tiagnyriadno Wonderful!!
Keep on singing, people!
As a pro musician for 55 years, I have to say I have never heard a better band. Everything and I mean everything is perfectly balanced and played. Amazing!
Their cover of Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire is indistiguishable from the original. This cover is actually the least great of all their covers I've heard so far. But that is a massively high bar. It's just so hard to go toe to toe with Peter Cetera.
Have a listen to The Fendertones, they give the same treatment to The Beach Boys tracks.
bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
You are absolutely right. A phenomenal band
@@fictionfactory7164 Yuck. Not to take anything away from those guys as accomplished amateurs, but they're not at the level of this group. Or of HSCC, for another example.
PS: Here's another good one: ruclips.net/video/8HzOQQ32Vsw/видео.html
I just discovered this group. They are so good they make me cry, literally!!! The sound is so much cleaner than anything I have heard in 35-40 years ago. Astonishingly good!!!
Same to me
REMASTERED WITH SOME ARRANGEMENTS.
In tears myself. Just so good
L&F are a force of nature so much so that they have me spellbound by their expertise at everything they do.
Actually cleaner with todays tech. Than Chicago
All I can say is: "Perfection" of this rendition of classic Chicago song!
Can't stop crying. A Russian band playing Chicago. A Rock band named after one of Americas great cities. God Bless Russia and the U.S.A.
And it was your USA who told you for years those Commies were evil
CHicago is no Great City. It is SHT hole full of drug and racial problems and run by a maniac mayor with racial and uber socialist agendae. Thank Gd I don't have to live there TEF
@@F_Tim1961 Trump my president!
@@heitorqueiroz9364 I live outside the USA so I am no sure why your comment and how it might relate to my previous one.
@@F_Tim1961 you said something about socialist agenda, I live in Brazil and I really tired of leftists are doing here and everywhere, maybe I got It wrong, forget about
This makes you realize two things: how incredible Chicago was, and how unbelievable these musicians are to duplicate Chicago Live, no overdubs. What a great gift to keep this music going 50 years on. Thank you all!
Sat Dec 4 : Who else will be at the Canyon - Saban in LA?
@@christinac1553 Extremely, agree..................
bravooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Никогда не думала, что буду гордиться своей несчастной страной, но ,оказывается, я ошибалась!Спасибо, что вы оценили!!!
I love Leonid & friends.
I love Leonid and Friends........
I honestly did not care for the original version of this song. I felt it dragged and I am a HUGE Chicago fan - had all their albums and played them repeatedly. But, this band made this song come to life. It is a crisp, precise version with soul and energy. The transition to the second song is smooth and the tempo ramps up quickly without a hitch. This band is perfection!
I cant stop watching all of Leonid and Friends videos showcasing all the greatest hits of Chicago and more! I grew up with Chicago, I remember in the late 70's driving down Alki Beach in my 1963 Chevy SS and have Saturday In The Park blasting away! Leonid and all his friends are beyond being talented, They are truly the greatest cover band in the 21st Century!
I'd just say ....the greatest band, period.
The front man is dead on spotless. Fantastic vocalist. I can't get enough of this band.
No doubt!!!
@Robert George Serge Tiagnyriadno is a treasure...a wonderful talent!
He is. Hard to tell him from Peter Cetera except for his two syllable Go-ooh.
How did he die? Didn’t know 😥
Neither can i❤
It's not just a cover: It's a very competitive version. Mr. Leonid, all my respects from Mexico City. Chicago was MY group. Thanks for doing THIS masterwork.
bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Ironically the first time I ever heard Hard to Say I'm Sorry was when I was studying at UNAM in 1982. (I'm an American and my college had a program with UNAM). Living in Taxquena I would listen to one of the radio stations that played American top 40, and this was my all-time favorite. Then I'd go catch the trolley to the Uni.
I don't understand why there aren't more than a million subscribers. The brass, singing and sound production sound quality is beyond fantastic.
Yep..
i agree with you bro, why not? they are not showing the Ass, or doing something foolish that´s the why....
Because todays youth only know beat loops and auto tune. No concept of structure. No intro, no chorus and definitely no bridge. That’s something you drive over or go under. Don’t ask about the key of the song. They’ll pull keys out their pocket. 🥴😆
I'm incredibly impressed not just by the musicians and their talent, but the amazing engineers who capture them and mix them down to let us hear them. I'm an engineer myself and these folks are top drawer!
Takes a whole lot of skill and bravery to take on a song like this. From the legendary vocals to the insane horn lines, with all the dynamics and instrumentation (flutes/french horn) and you folks absolutely nailed it....10 out of 10! Bravo
The best Chicago cover band ever....sometimes I think you’re better than the original
i was thinking the same
I wouldn't go that far 😉 though they 're absolutely amazing
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Brass Transit is good too
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I just saw L&F 3 weeks ago and the real Chicago last week (11/4/2021) at the MGM Casino near Cleveland, OH. I've said it before on these L&F videos and I'll say it again: it's one thing for Peter Cetera and the rest of Chicago to write and arrange this song (and all their songs) from scratch.
But when you consider what Leonid Vorobyev did here: he listened to the record, on his stereo or headphones, and proceeded to break down each individual instrument and vocal and harmony part individually, then transcribe those parts by hand on to sheet music using long hand music notation, then assemble the best musicians he could find, then show them and teach them the music and arrangement on each DIFFERENT instrument, and have everyone sing in near perfect English when it's not even their second or third language....... absolutely amazing job and a project for all these songs that surely took months if not years to finalize.
Just think about it. You're listening to a song on your stereo and then you want to set out to write out the music of every part just from your ear.
AMAZING , WHAT A TALENT
And to do so....in a language that's not your main language!!!
So my dream finally came through. I had to drive over 700 miles but I got to see Leonid and Friends in person in Shipshewana, Indiana. They were FANTASTIC. Now, I’ve got to find another concert closer to Atlanta. Love them all.
Please come back to Atlanta, Georgia. We had tickets , "Covid came", "Date changed" , was so disappointed we could not travel from South Carolina. "Come to the Peace Center in Greenville S.C".. You can stay at our place. Beautiful venue and I'm positive It will be a sell out !!!!!!!!!!
We were lucky enough to see then in Denver, where we live. They were perfect. Great show.
I amazed this band he do the best like a original perfect balance the mix of instrument..
Love it. Takes me back to 1982 and earlier. Chicago sparked my love for horns, I have never played tuba. Leonid and friends has sparked that in me once again. Such energy with perfect harmonies.
How is there this much talent on one stage? Just amazing. Music unites.
O cover superou o original ,demais fantástico.
I love how I actually get choked up when I'm witnessing talented people doing what they're passionate about. The joy is contagious! :))
Exactly!!!
I agree 1000% my friend. Nicely stated and couldn't wrote it better if I tried! They're a great band on every level!!!
So it's not just me, then. I'm such a softie.
Me too.
Same here. Listening/watching this brought tears to my eyes. The musicianship is incredible. I'm so sad that I just found them today, Thanksgiving and they've come and gone from Chicago.
These guys are stunningly incredible. Except for Peter Cetera having a uniquely recognizable voice, this sounds IDENTICAL to the studio version. Incredible. Oh, and the female vocalist is gorgeous. :)
thank you dr.leonid may god be with you allof you
But she CAN sing....
@@larrycom Yup,she's the whole package.
No one can match Cetera. No one. His voice is silky smooth. The horns were excellent on this. And guitar was better on this one than 25 or 6 to 4. But he still impressed me on that one too.
БОЖЕ - неужели это наши ЗЕМЛЯКИ!!!!!!!!!! ВОСХИЩЕНИЕ!!!!!! Каков ВОКАЛ - а скрипичная ГРУППА, а ВЕЛИКИЕ ДУХОВИКИ - ВАЛТОРНА ПРОСТО УЖАС!!!!!!!!!! БРАВО!!!!!!!!!!!
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Солидарен с Вами, это невероятно, Воробьев это смог!!!!
Просто нужно закончить сначала муз.школу, училище, консерваторию. Фанатично слушать западные группы.
И не слушать по TV пропагандонов Симоньян, Скабееву и
особенно
Осло/вьёБа 😢
А так же всяких там Лепса, да Газмановых.
И вы сразу сбросите про-путинскую ядовитую шелуху.
we cannot be divided....music bind us all..pure heart
I've been an avid Chicago fan since 1970 and I'm just discovering Leonid & Friends for the first time today, July 3, 2021. You guys are absolutely incredible. I love your accuracy, but those nice subtle added touches to make your cover special.
Check out the Lexington Lab Band. They also are a great cover band.
@@dennisgoodnight5782 WOW, good call! Thanks much🙂
The trumpet solo... wow!
Music without borders! Fabulous. Appreciate YOU so much.
That's what I admire about Leonid And Friends. 🙂
Yes, absolutely! No borders please!!!!!
This amazingly talented and professional group reminds all of us that love is greater than destructive forces of hate that have been unleashed in our world. Thank you all for blessing us all with your gifts.
I listen to these guys every night, all the songs over and over again.
And I thought it was just me!
@@markkukowski3710 Same here!!! They are addictive!!!
it's organic therapy for the soul. I feel so good after listening to such talent and great sounds
Mean horn section. Love the whole band! Leonid is a great musician and arranger and band leader! Love you guys here in California!
Who didn't applaud at the finish? That was beyond words--in fact, I don't think a word has been created to describe the amazing magnificence of this music! Giving a standing ovation right now!
Chicago was such an awesome band. Thanks for keeping those old songs so fresh and new.
We give it are best to try to create something fun
このバンドの詳しいことは知らないが、どのカバー曲を聴いても、原曲を凌ぐ力強さにとにかく圧倒されると同時に、演者が皆楽しんでいるのが伝わってくる。音楽の神は、それを喜ぶ者に宿るのだと改めて感じる。
I'm an old dude, remember songs on the radio from the 60's. This is the best group playing anywhere right now.
It just doesn't get any better than this! And just look at the fun they are having. Thank you, YT algorithms, for suddenly dropping something really special into my feed.
This group has a talent level that is beyond all I’ve ever heard !! Just amazing !!
My favorite CHICAGO cover band! OUTSTANDING!
Is there anyone else?????
This group is phenomenal! Better or equal to original. Where are they touring. Brings it all back. Love you guys ❤️
I love how the orchestra players are smiling at one another, enjoying the moment. You never see that in a symphony orchestra, especially when the genre is classical music. And one must ask, why the heck not?
Indeed.
i love everything about this band. the talent is amazing. and yes, I love the strings and orchestral parts of it. I can't say enough ab out you guys. I wish you were over here.
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I get emotional listening to this, I think it’s because I’m experiencing such musical perfection. The vocals, the instrumentals just rock my world.
The sound quality and precision is incredible!Goosebumps every time…
I have been drumming (poorly) for 45 years and this drummer is unbelievably solid and has chops for days!! I need to look into any other work he's done. Just amazing!!
This drummer agrees. He has a very skilled yet deft stroke on all his songs. He is super solid and subtly complementary to the whole of the band. Genius!
This is an amazing band. Incredible vocals. Musicians are perfect. A perfect blend. It’s hard to imagine a band from Russia have this American sound. Music c is a great unifier.
정말로 수백은 들었습니다.
Brass / String .. All real band 의
환상적인 하모니는 온몸에 전율이 느껴 지네요.
앞으로도 좋은곡 부탁드립니다~
응원하겠습니다!
It's hard to improve on perfection but Igor you did it. The drum track on the Chicago original is so flat and mechanical. You put syncopation and energy into your interpretation.
Absolutely stunning in every way possible! Flawless. Perfect. Thrilling. Emotional. Beautiful.
If I could but give a thousand thumbs up! Amazing!
I so desperately hope that Serge Tiagniryadno is safe. I so desperately hope that his entire family is safe. I so desperately hope that his Russian band members are all safe. I pray for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his family, all Ukrainian people, all normal Russian people and the world. Thank you Leonid and Friends for your beautiful contribution to joy in this world, especially in this evil time.
You expressed my thoughts with your well written memo. I am certain most fans feel the same way
yes please our Heavenly being with all of us following you all with prayers and love❤️🙏
He was on Facebook a couple days ago
He is on my prayer list. I pray every night for him and all the others who are caught up in this little man's desirer to make the world about him.
The Russian people and Ukrainian people I know here in upstate New York are all nice and hard working people. As a Slovak, we have so much in common and we share in the pain of your people in Europe.
Случайно забрел на ваш ролик...ведь Чикаго мой любимый банд с 1973 года. Ребята я в шоке вы превзошли самих оригиналов, великолепные музыканты, лирика и английский в совершенстве , звукорежиссера шик, браво и просто молодцы! Как же приятно как слушаешь настоящих профессионалов своего дела...Впредь буду искать ваши работы.Это для меня открытие.
Великолепно!!!!
С любовью из России!
The strings girls play so joyfully that we can see a light shining forth from their faces.
Leonid and Friends are the best counter-parts of Chicago and honor them by playing the tunes that some of us old farts grew up with. My eyes tear up every tune that Leonid and friends reproduce to every note and nuances. And that's been every tune. Talent comes from all of this Globe no matter of a countries illegitimate leader or want a be.
Man these musicians are beyond good, they are simply amazing!
It's a genuine cosmic level. Guys, I'm starting to think you're from another planet. Bully for you!
WOW......JUST.......WOW!!!!!!!! I had goosebumps during the whole song! One of Serge's best vocals EVER!!!! The string section, french horn, & Ksenya's backing vocals add so much to your exquisite arrangement! Another Leonid & Friends Chicago song knocked out of the park! TYTYTYSSVVM for sharing your beautiful music with us!
Debbie Dolan I notice he sounds less like Peter than usual and it's AWESOME.
They mastered this song. Wonderful.
Glad people put some great music.
Я горжусь тем,что живу в стране,где есть такие таланты!!!
Absolutely blown away! Perfection! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Perfection to every details of the Music and Song.. Simply The Best .
ПРИВЕТ ВСЕМ МЕЛОМАНАМ МИРА ИЗ РОССИИ! РЕБЯТА,Я МЕЛОМАН С 55- ЛЕТНИМ СТАЖЕМ,МНЕ 71, ВЛАДЕЮ АБСОЛЮТНЫМ МУЗЫКАЛЬНЫМ СЛУХОМ.ТАК ВОТ,ПРОСЛУШАВ ЭТУ ПЕСНЮ ОБЕИХ ГРУПП,НЕ НАШЕЛ РАЗНИЦЫ,ХОТЯ РАЗНИЦА В ГОДАХ 50 ЛЕТ! ПРОДОЛЖАЯ ИЗУЧАТЬ ТВОРЧЕСТВО ГРУППЫ*LEONID & FRIENDS*, ВОСТОРГАЮСЬ КАЧЕСТВОМ ИСПОЛНЕНИЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЙ.РЕБЯТА,ВЫ- СУПЕР! БРАВИССИМО!!!
Команда - СУПЕР!!! Голоса чистые,оранжировка практически оригинальная !!!! Из всего что есть на просторах YouTubе - это лучший кавер !!!
This should not be called a cover. This is an awesome new interpretation of the Chicago sound.
I AGREE
Right, not a cover!
Love this Band! God Bless Serge & His Family and keep them Safe 🙏 ❤️
AMEN
Well done and best wishes from Texas!!! Encore!!!!!!
Great, simply great !!!! All musicians are on the top ! Congratulations from FRANCE !
I don't know her, but she is so beautiful and sings from her soul.
OH...MY...GOSH! There aren't enough superlatives to cover the fabulous job each one of you did. Goose bumps to the point of tears for a wonderful performance. Thank you so much!
My Lord. Everything about this is excellent. The French horn just melts my heart 😍❤❤❤😘. Your worldwide fan base is growing, so maybe that GoFundMe idea will grow legs. Love to you all from the city of Chicago.
Thanks Michele!!! 😊
Incredible. My favorite rock group. Leonid and Friends keep the Chicago sound going.
WOW!!! Just ran across this band! And that is an understatement! The whole assembly is amazing! Tight! Spot on! I just don’t have the vocabulary to say what I want to. Just WOW!!! The horn line! The Strings! Percussionist! Guitarist and Bass! ALL the Vocals! You all are MONEY!
Enjoy the journey David! I've been on to Leonid and Friends for a year or so now, they keep getting more amazing. Such musicianship and groove and joy! Extremely rare....
@@kylegee1615 do we know if they all are ok and safe?
@@davidlouiso9650 @David Louise I believe most of the band is safe, except the lead singer Sergey T. is Ukrainian and fighting for his country now…
I shall pray to the Sovereign GOD that he remain safe. Thanks for your input. You know much about this group sounds like.
They are on tour in the US right now!
These guys are amazing , playing some of the best songs ever , a great tribute to the simpler 80s , thank you
it just doesn't get any better than this! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't not get out of feeling that I'm listening the original Chicago!!! That's my nation which is so talented!! Proud of them!!! 👌Молодцы мужики!! Так держать!!
Crying and laughing of joy to listen this amazing performance!
Covering Pete Cetera is nowhere near as easy as Mr. Tiagniryadno makes it sound. Just another brilliant job by him and the whole band.
This is one of very rare covers that sounds as equally amazing as original version.
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Another EXCEPTIONAL post from my closest friends across the waters. Best wishes from your FANS in the USA... THERE ARE MANY. Keep them coming my friends.
Goodness, I'm tempted to book a ticket to Moscow just to see you perform!
me too!
Wow! Can't wait for Beginnings!
As others have stated, if you are a musician or singer, you really gain an appreciation for how good these folks are. The attention to detail in these performances is meticulous.
Wow! I LOVE the big finish to this song at 3:40. Leonid & Friends can really crank out some great music!
Awesome again
Absolutely FIRST CLASS! BRAVO!!!
You breathe new life into these songs, opening up the music to a whole new generation. Thank you so much for doing this. Uniting the world with music one song at a time. Love it.
Leonid, What a joy it is to listen (and watch) you interpret the songs of Chicago! It is without a doubt the most talented covers out there! The high quality of musicians/voices/arrangements/mixing/studio result in a superb listener experience! I am, and will always be a huge fan of you and your friends! Keep up the good work and Best wishes for 2018!!!
I feel very fortunate and blessed to have seen Chicago in concert in Pittsburgh in 1982. My girlfriend and I were seated 6 rows from the stage in lounge chairs as Peter Cetera and crew sang this song live for one of the first times. The band were all dressed in white karate robes and headbands to promote Karate Kid. Unbelievable experience. Many thanks to Leonid and Friends for reigniting great memories with a spot-on performance.
Greetings from Cape Town South Africa, just recently found you on RUclips, you are all absolutely amazing, songs from my era, cant stop listening.
I am glad I found Leonid and friends great sound.!
So happy I've found Leonid&Friends a few months ago! Not to mention Serge: amazing voice and absolutely the right person to sing this song! ♥️
Братцы, как же здорово вы поете и играете! Очень нравится ваше творчество. Вы настоящая музыкальная семья. Успехов в творчестве, слушаем вас на Руси Великой, гордимся вами и радуемся, что есть такие таланты на нашей планете.
OMG!!! Y'all just blow my mind. I have a very good ear and I love Chicago, and you all NAILED IT!!!!🎉🤯
I discovered this band a few months ago, and I have to tell you, I come back every night to listen to them. I love watching everyone perform, and I especially like watching Ksenia sing. I am hooked.
Thanks for the beautiful music Leonid and Friends!
Well... I was already speechless but at 4.03 I could hardly believe my ears... I was sitting fairly comfortably on my sofa and I had to replay it at least 5 more times to allow myself to accept that this is real... the quality and level this is at is too much to explain. It's at that legendary level of production others just dream of. Outstanding!!
I think there is nothing missing in this song. Every single detail filled.
This band took from the original Chicago and improved upon it. That's amazingly hard to do. They play so wonderfully.
Leo you have a new friend and fan in Guadalajara Mexico
Fantastic!!!
VOCALS... rallentando, added trumpet fanfare, FRENCH HORN, Strings... Harmonies... Piano, KORG Bass, Guitar, I missed the brass stylings (pinches and bends) at first, but I got over it on the second listening... you made it your own, but honored all of the ear candy that I loved about the original... ARRANGEMENT was fabulous. Thank you again... It's like Christmas when you drop a new (old) one... IGOR ))))))))))))))))))
Leonid my friend, I have nothing but respect and admiration for you and your friends. You are truly a master at your art. I look forward to hearing each new piece. You have a fan in America Sir.
Andrey Zil...you are one BADASS trumpet player!! I've seen live and in person Chicago and EW & Fire, Doc Severinsen, Wynton Marsalis and Maynard Ferguson. I'm talking Chicago going back to the Peter Cetera days. My oldest son is a professional jazz trumpet player, often playing my Bach Strad model 37 that I played for many years and gave to him when he was a very young man. So, I know what is what. You are the man, man. Keep it up!!
Chicago breaks barriers😍❤😍what can you expect from orchestrated geniuses,keep it up leonid n friends,your orchestration is on spot,peace of cake?love from phil❤