Thanks so much for posting this video. With no disrespect to Kerry - whose music I also love - I have to say that the two Kansas albums that I've always gravitated to, just happen to have Steve Morse on guitar... 'Power' and 'In the Spirit of Things'. There's always a deep spiritual connection to all Kansas recordings, but those two albums connect with me on every level...
Freaks of nature is also great from 1995 and their Prelude Implicit set from a few years back. I also think David Ragsdale has a more melodic sound than Robbie did (but Robbie was a great, and under used singer.
You think so? I love this song. Steve's dramatic narrative gives it a unique flavour. Morse's mad guitar shred towards the end is incredible. I give it points for unique, it's great seeing a band like this trying different things. I think they totally pulled it off.
Just wanted to stop by to make sure the comment section got enough "underrated" word. Underrated. My grandmother - underrated. My socks - underrated. My IQ - underrated. Underrated. Everything is underrated. I only know how to say - underrated.
Jeez Demmy,. Calm down, son! Just for your enlightenment, Steve Walsh has said he won't be submitting any more of his songs for Kansas to record and apparently it's in the stupid contract that the others cannot record a Kansas album without him. Hence the Native Window CD.
Steve CHOSE to not do new music. THERE is nothng preventing them from recording a new album, but he would not have been wrting for it. SIMPLE as that. Obviously since HE and LIVGREN were the primary songwriters, and he made that decision, well then what do you expect.
Re: comment #1 demmylowther; My suggestion is that you learn to play an instrument before you criticize these elderly musically talanted musicians. Re: comment #2 demmylowther; If you payed attention..Kerry Livgren has suffered a major stroke. Phil Ehart has said many times...for KANSAS to record new music it would be a huge production and its not worth their time. Re: comment #3 demmylowther; "THERES KNOW PLACE LIKE HOME"..."DIVICE-VOICE-DRUM...2 DVD's for your listening pleasure!
What a disappointment these versions are. Ghosts is far too fast, the phrasing is all wrong and doesn't capture any of the emotion the album track does and Steves solo sounds improvised unlike the stunning album version. Slamming out the chorus only to Rainmaker also is a missed opportunity where the incredible instrumental middle section could have been so much more of a magical live moment. These two tracks deserved so much more live than a rushed medley where they made it sound like a good way to kill 5 minutes then move on.
Kansas is my favorite band of all times, but this may be the worst song they ever did. Although I liked the "Power" album, I remember the tears of sadness and disappointment that rolled down my face when when I "In The Spirit of Things" was released. The only 2 songs that I could listen to were "House on Fire" (great organ) and "Stand Beside Me", which was one of the few songs that Kansas ever played, but didn't write.
yeah I been to Topeaka a lot. have lived in minneola ks for a year .. it's very historic and little run down.. captured my heart know that they all from there. !! KANSAS had many moons an changes throuout the years .steve Morse made a contribute to the band .I got to see him play in NYC the power tour. ausome !!! those two albums he did wit them are spiritual
![Steve Morse/David Grisman/Rob Wasserman Trio • 1985 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](/img/1.gif)
Steve Walsh one great underrated singers, what a voice.
Billy Greer....underrated vocalist. Great job!
Morse and Kansas - masterful!
I saw them at the Palladium in NYC on this tour. Night Ranger opened up for them. It is STILL to this day. The best concert I ever saw.
beautiful song!!!!!
Beautifully sung. Full of meaning. Thank you guys.
Thanks so much for posting this video. With no disrespect to Kerry - whose music I also love - I have to say that the two Kansas albums that I've always gravitated to, just happen to have Steve Morse on guitar... 'Power' and 'In the Spirit of Things'. There's always a deep spiritual connection to all Kansas recordings, but those two albums connect with me on every level...
Peter Marshall amen
so I'm not alone - nice to know
Freaks of nature is also great from 1995 and their Prelude Implicit set from a few years back. I also think David Ragsdale has a more melodic sound than Robbie did (but Robbie was a great, and under used singer.
Glad to see live clips of them playing the "In The Spirit" material.
I visited the school and ghost town they are singing about in this song. Listened to the song as I walked the halls of the school. Very cool!
You think so? I love this song. Steve's dramatic narrative gives it a unique flavour. Morse's mad guitar shred towards the end is incredible. I give it points for unique, it's great seeing a band like this trying different things. I think they totally pulled it off.
one of the best rnr bands, period!
most best to hear at my funeral..thanks that is incredible song!
Sin genios como estos el siglo XX sería un completo desperdicio.
I would have loved to see you on this tour. Thank you for all of you making it as an event online. I sure love watching and learning from you guys
Kansas is also my favorite band of all time!!!!!!!
so beautiful!!!
It's "Ghosts" medley with "Rainmaker". Great performance!
Good stuff,..... this is soooooo much better than a lot of the nothingburger "music" you hear on the radio most of the time.
First half of this video is "Ghosts", not "Rainmaker".
Kansas❤️No.1✨👍✨
Steve 'the voice' Walsh ❤️
It says Rainmaker but I think the first song they sing is Ghosts.
kerry on, you and my kansas, germany will love you for ever
Just wanted to stop by to make sure the comment section got enough "underrated" word. Underrated.
My grandmother - underrated.
My socks - underrated.
My IQ - underrated.
Underrated. Everything is underrated.
I only know how to say - underrated.
Pure heartfelt excellence!
God I wish Morse's solo was like, 10 minutes long!
I agree with that 100%. I saw that tour with Night Ranger in Kansas City.
An American treasure
magnífico
ME CUESTA ENCONTRAR UN LIVE IN JAPAN 1977 Ó 79:-)
nice video!are there any other videos with steve morse and kansas?could you upload any of them because i am a big fan of steve morse!!thank you!
Beste kansas live. 2oo9.
Maravilhas..
ragsdale is freaking buff
I own this and I love it, if you want it bring a bigass gun,you're gonna need it.
Jeez Demmy,. Calm down, son!
Just for your enlightenment, Steve Walsh has said he won't be submitting any more of his songs for Kansas to record and apparently it's in the stupid contract that the others cannot record a Kansas album without him. Hence the Native Window CD.
Steve CHOSE to not do new music. THERE is nothng preventing them from recording a new album, but he would not have been wrting for it. SIMPLE as that. Obviously since HE and LIVGREN were the primary songwriters, and he made that decision, well then what do you expect.
Re: comment #1 demmylowther; My suggestion is that you learn to play an instrument before you criticize these elderly musically talanted musicians.
Re: comment #2 demmylowther; If you payed attention..Kerry Livgren has suffered a major stroke. Phil Ehart has said many times...for KANSAS to record new music it would be a huge production and its not worth their time.
Re: comment #3 demmylowther; "THERES KNOW PLACE LIKE HOME"..."DIVICE-VOICE-DRUM...2 DVD's for your listening pleasure!
Temper....
What a disappointment these versions are. Ghosts is far too fast, the phrasing is all wrong and doesn't capture any of the emotion the album track does and Steves solo sounds improvised unlike the stunning album version. Slamming out the chorus only to Rainmaker also is a missed opportunity where the incredible instrumental middle section could have been so much more of a magical live moment. These two tracks deserved so much more live than a rushed medley where they made it sound like a good way to kill 5 minutes then move on.
Kansas is my favorite band of all times, but this may be the worst song they ever did. Although I liked the "Power" album, I remember the tears of sadness and disappointment that rolled down my face when when I "In The Spirit of Things" was released.
The only 2 songs that I could listen to were "House on Fire" (great organ) and "Stand Beside Me", which was one of the few songs that Kansas ever played, but didn't write.
I bet the violinist is making 18 bucks an hour
Been a dickhead all of your life, or do you just practice a lot? This guy is class and he gets the same dues and credit as any other past and present.
yeah I been to Topeaka a lot. have lived in minneola ks for a year .. it's very historic and little run down.. captured my heart know that they all from there. !! KANSAS had many moons an changes throuout the years .steve Morse made a contribute to the band .I got to see him play in NYC the power tour. ausome !!! those two albums he did wit them are spiritual