The production values are off the charts, unlike anything I've ever heard on any of the songs they choose to cover. The subtle elements that are back in the mix in the originals are brought so far forward it creates a ridiculous wall of sound effect that completely overwhelmes you as a listener and it seriously becomes almost a religious experience for those who heard these songs when they were first released. These people leave me speechless after every song. I just sit there in amazement at their accomplishment.
Lighthouse absolutely used strings for its songs. In fact when Skip Prokop was creating Lighthouse, his thought was to combine a Jazz horn-quartet, string quartet and a rock rhythm section into one band. Btw, Howard Shore (the Oscar winning film composer (the LOTR movie scores) and original SNL music director) was the alto sax player in Lighthouse.
You mentioned it a little, but I think one of the things most overlooked about this group is how tight and rock solid a rhythm section Igor and Leonid make. They are just in the pocket every single time!
@naknaksdadn572 I appropriate? Anybody with a sense of humor or who didn't take themselves too seriously would get the clever use of that phrase, as you used it. Get over yourself.
@@theweyI love Igor and he is a great drummer - but I'm not quite ready to give him the title. You still have Mike Portnoy, Steve Gadd, Danny Carey, Aaron Mellegard, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, John Freese, Gavin Harrison, I truly don't believe there is a single "greatest" drummer today - there are a top tier that play different styles and have different approaches. It's also hard to compare jazz and rock drummer (although 99 percent of the list of greatest drummers (and guitarists for that matter) only focus on rock drummers from iconic bands. Still Igor is at the top, I will say that.
Great reviews but You're forgetting Igor on drums! He sells it all! Go back & have a close listen. Awesome shares & enthusiasm! So happy You choose to Review L&F! Good vibrations along Your way!
@@StrateleStudios Fair enough & I stand corrected! Just started watching & needed to catch up! Much appreciation for Your commentary & wonderful positive vibe! Subbed!
One of my favorite songs from the 70’s. It got a fair amount of playtime on the radio then, but haven’t heard it on the 70’s SiriusXM channel. It’s a far superior to most of the songs of that era. Really different than the other music at that time.
Don't you love the faces of the strings as they play with them? 😊Last April, after picking them up at the Miami airport for the beginning of that tour, I got to see their first time playing that song in a concert in Key West. The audience went crazy when they finished!
Igor is an absolute beast on the kit, and he's so low-key, even a bit 8:24 nonchalant, never breaks a sweat, but he's got so much groove, feel, and technical ability. The ultimate pocket player.
Yes, strings were part of the original. In fact, what made Lighthouse really unique was that they had both a cellist and violist (no, not a violinist) in the group.
One if my favorite tracks from the seventies. I was really into the big sound of the horn- based ensembles like Lighthouse, Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Jeff, your analysis of this cover was spot on; and I'm glad you honed in on the piano solo; that was always a highlight for me. Love the way this song builds to a frenzied finish. And what more can be said about Leonid & Friends; their cover efforts are just exquisite.!
Thanks Jeff - Great tribute to Skip Prokop from Hamilton Ontario. And No that guitar solo was extended masterfully by about 15-20 bars. The syncing from the guitar solo to the band entrance at 5;20 Start here@5:15 is so bang on. And yes the fidelity is so good. love it.
This song is so much fun not only to watch, but to close your eyes crank the volume and just feel it! Another master class from L&F, looking forward to the next one Jeff!
The arrangement by Keith Jolimore (one of the sax players in the original band) was very powerful, but L&F multiply its power. Have you noticed that L&F always adjusts the brass section to the tracks that the original musicians dubbed? On this track, two trumpets (Pantaluk doubled) and baritone sax: Howard Shore (yes, the composer of "The Lord of the Rings" soundtrack) played tenor and baritone in the original recordings. All L&F covers have an amazing level of detail and depth. And what to say about Igor? Wow
What a voice the lead singer has! Some people when you listen to the quality of their voices make you think - "HOW does he do that?" lol I hope that between their RUclips channel and their tours they are all getting paid a LOT of money because they certainly deserve it. "That as so cool!" You stole the words right out of my mouth!
Saw Lighthouse live many times. The piano solo was spot on...the guitar solo expanded on Ralph Cole's original...and this guitarist is very gifted. AND there were always strings in Lighthouse...and playing trumpet in the original band was Howard Shore, who went on to compose the scores for The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.
Thanks for your great ear and keen analysis. I now play Leonid & Friends several times a day. They're a real pick-me-upper! Send them to my friends as well. Love your channel.
For a long time, I saw the videos by Leonid & Friends and passed on viewing them. 🙃 Didn't know what I was missing. 🥴Also love your reactions, Jeff... 😮😄🥸😂🤩as I have since there was only a low 4 digit number of us visiting you as subscribers. 🤥(There was something around 1600 when I signed on but probably a lot more just visiting.) 😎
I am astonished by the superb musicianship of Leonid and Friends - they are like a Russian version of The Wrecking Crew (Los Angeles studio musicians who played on countless 1960's pop hits)
I have grown up in Toronto and listened to Lighthouse for 50+ years. Re: Ralph Cole's ending guitiar solo - prety well note for note. Ralph changed it up over the years - but if you compare Leonids arrangment with the 1971 OFM LP, they are 99% same. I'm sure Leonid used the album to transcribe. Re: the piano - also very similar to Paul Hofferts oroginal on the album. During the touring days i.e. Lighthouse Live at Carnegie Hall - they took license to alter the album versions. I saw Lighthouse about 6 months ago: the band has had a bout 60 differnet members over 50 years so there will be changes in how they sound. Dan Clancy is different from Bob McBride is different from Pinky Dauvin. To me - listening to Leonid - he has put together the closest sound to the origianal LP - he has a great ear for transcribing and writing it all out. He and the musicians have put a lot of time and hours ito this. Yes and they did use strings in the early albums and live concerts - Don Dinovo fro one on electric viola. Check out the 50 anniverysary concert rcorded at Koener Hall ruclips.net/video/fr5MPyFMh6o/видео.html
Lighthouse was a great Canadian band, with 11 members..lol. The "strings" in this song were done with a mellotron. The guitar solo done by Konstantin was the original solo, with very slight embellishments. Here is the original version of the song: ruclips.net/video/iDQNhA5X3Bk/видео.htmlsi=7chygntD2kjuhP3H
If you are looking for matching originals, also check out Lexington Lab Band on RUclips. HSCC plays covers, but puts a lot of their of their own interpretations in them.
Lexington Lab has improved over the last few years but are not on the Level of L.F. and HSCC. also Rumor's of Fleetwood Mac. Just My Opinion. I listen to mostly "CoverBands" @@brentgindelberger8851
The only “negative” you can say about this bad is you can hear their accent when they sing. Can’t fault anything about them musically. Everything they cover Leonid always picks out is a classic.
I guess it’s pretty obvious that the Leonid & Friends fans have landed here too. There’s a whole bunch of us that have suddenly discovered Jeff. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
The production values are off the charts, unlike anything I've ever heard on any of the songs they choose to cover. The subtle elements that are back in the mix in the originals are brought so far forward it creates a ridiculous wall of sound effect that completely overwhelmes you as a listener and it seriously becomes almost a religious experience for those who heard these songs when they were first released. These people leave me speechless after every song. I just sit there in amazement at their accomplishment.
One of my favorite songs from the 70’s you don’t often hear 😎
Seems like every cover they touch, they make it better in the most immersive way.
Lighthouse absolutely used strings for its songs. In fact when Skip Prokop was creating Lighthouse, his thought was to combine a Jazz horn-quartet, string quartet and a rock rhythm section into one band. Btw, Howard Shore (the Oscar winning film composer (the LOTR movie scores) and original SNL music director) was the alto sax player in Lighthouse.
Big fan of Lighthouse this is a great cover !
1971 and this was rock and roll. This is great. I love it !
You mentioned it a little, but I think one of the things most overlooked about this group is how tight and rock solid a rhythm section Igor and Leonid make. They are just in the pocket every single time!
i have been around a lot of world class musicians in my 56 years as a horn player but there guys? These guys! They blow me away every single time! :-)
Horn player ... blew me away. I see what you did there.
@@osimnod That was very inappropriate and not appreciated. Don't comment any further whoever you are.
@naknaksdadn572 I appropriate? Anybody with a sense of humor or who didn't take themselves too seriously would get the clever use of that phrase, as you used it. Get over yourself.
@@naknaksdadn572 Precision
The whole band is great for sure but the drummer always amazes me. WOW!
Yeah he and Leonid are the backbone of the band. Not only Leonid's amazing from scratch arrangements but his great bass playing.
IGOR IS the BEST Drummer in the world today! Period. End of Story!
@@theweyI love Igor and he is a great drummer - but I'm not quite ready to give him the title. You still have Mike Portnoy, Steve Gadd, Danny Carey, Aaron Mellegard, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, John Freese, Gavin Harrison, I truly don't believe there is a single "greatest" drummer today - there are a top tier that play different styles and have different approaches. It's also hard to compare jazz and rock drummer (although 99 percent of the list of greatest drummers (and guitarists for that matter) only focus on rock drummers from iconic bands. Still Igor is at the top, I will say that.
He sits there like someone's dad watching football on Sunday and then just tears up the drums!
I knew you would like it! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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How can you not? Lol!! Impossible!!!
Thanks in a badmood today until this video they just make you smile
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That was pretty dang awesome
Great reviews but You're forgetting Igor on drums! He sells it all! Go back & have a close listen.
Awesome shares & enthusiasm! So happy You choose to Review L&F! Good vibrations along Your way!
You need to watch more of my videos where I talk about him every single time 😂
@@StrateleStudios Fair enough & I stand corrected! Just started watching & needed to catch up! Much appreciation for Your commentary & wonderful positive vibe! Subbed!
Igor is driving that train. damn!
One of the best covers I've heard in a very long time.
Vasily's vocals on this are so good.
@@JayScott-ze8mc he is perfect for this song.
One of my favorite songs from the 70’s.
It got a fair amount of playtime on the radio then, but haven’t heard it on the 70’s SiriusXM channel.
It’s a far superior to most of the songs of that era.
Really different than the other music at that time.
Don't you love the faces of the strings as they play with them? 😊Last April, after picking them up at the Miami airport for the beginning of that tour, I got to see their first time playing that song in a concert in Key West. The audience went crazy when they finished!
Just a great shut out to the drummer always on point with his kit
Igor is an absolute beast on the kit, and he's so low-key, even a bit 8:24 nonchalant, never breaks a sweat, but he's got so much groove, feel, and technical ability. The ultimate pocket player.
Yes, strings were part of the original. In fact, what made Lighthouse really unique was that they had both a cellist and violist (no, not a violinist) in the group.
One if my favorite tracks from the seventies. I was really into the big sound of the horn- based ensembles like Lighthouse, Chicago and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Jeff, your analysis of this cover was spot on; and I'm glad you honed in on the piano solo; that was always a highlight for me. Love the way this song builds to a frenzied finish. And what more can be said about Leonid & Friends; their cover efforts are just exquisite.!
Thanks, Jeff. Another great song from my youth. I lived in Toronto and saw Lighthouse many times.♥
Unbelievable energy!!!!
May very well be the greatest COVER BAND IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's like everything else Leonid chooses to revive, it's amazing!!! Thanks Jeff another great reaction.
All of their covers are top notch!!
WOW!!!
Outstanding!!!
This song and another song by Lighthouse, "Pretty Lady," were awesome!
With a world-class rhythm section like this, the results can only be stellar, they are the heartbeat of this well-oiled and talented machine.
Thanks Jeff - Great tribute to Skip Prokop from Hamilton Ontario. And No that guitar solo was extended masterfully by about 15-20 bars. The syncing from the guitar solo to the band entrance at 5;20 Start here@5:15 is so bang on. And yes the fidelity is so good. love it.
This song is so much fun not only to watch, but to close your eyes crank the volume and just feel it! Another master class from L&F, looking forward to the next one Jeff!
Jesus Christ that was insane! Never cease to amaze me and blow me away every time!
The arrangement by Keith Jolimore (one of the sax players in the original band) was very powerful, but L&F multiply its power. Have you noticed that L&F always adjusts the brass section to the tracks that the original musicians dubbed? On this track, two trumpets (Pantaluk doubled) and baritone sax: Howard Shore (yes, the composer of "The Lord of the Rings" soundtrack) played tenor and baritone in the original recordings. All L&F covers have an amazing level of detail and depth. And what to say about Igor? Wow
What a voice the lead singer has! Some people when you listen to the quality of their voices make you think - "HOW does he do that?" lol
I hope that between their RUclips channel and their tours they are all getting paid a LOT of money because they certainly deserve it. "That as so cool!"
You stole the words right out of my mouth!
I remember this song! It's fantastic! The guys do a great job with it! Wow!
It’s even better Live😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
UNFREAKIN BELIEVABLE! I Love Leonid and Friends! Thanks Jeff for featuring L&F on this tune. WooHoo!
So much energy listening to this.. my house lights are flickering!!! ... whew!!!
Saw Lighthouse live many times. The piano solo was spot on...the guitar solo expanded on Ralph Cole's original...and this guitarist is very gifted. AND there were always strings in Lighthouse...and playing trumpet in the original band was Howard Shore, who went on to compose the scores for The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.
Thanks for your great ear and keen analysis. I now play Leonid & Friends several times a day. They're a real pick-me-upper! Send them to my friends as well. Love your channel.
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Thanks!
Was going to request this but knew someone had to have it suggested already. Great cover and analysis
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There was defo strings in the original. Well done Leonid!
Question 67 and 68 by Chicago is a must!!
Coming soon!
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Definitely the best band out there! 👍🏻
Amazing
For a long time, I saw the videos by Leonid & Friends and passed on viewing them. 🙃 Didn't know what I was missing. 🥴Also love your reactions, Jeff... 😮😄🥸😂🤩as I have since there was only a low 4 digit number of us visiting you as subscribers. 🤥(There was something around 1600 when I signed on but probably a lot more just visiting.) 😎
Still only 30.5 K, but I'm betting that ramps up a lot in the future.
I totally remember you from those early days! Thanks for sticking around!
These Cats are from Russia. Best cover band touring the US
LOve L&F...love the pianist,the drummer, the horns, and the string section..just awesome!!
There were indeed strings on the original
I am astonished by the superb musicianship of Leonid and Friends - they are like a Russian version of The Wrecking Crew (Los Angeles studio musicians who played on countless 1960's pop hits)
Everybody fall in.love with.Ksenoa❤
Jeff, you're smitten with L&F, like all of us. This makes you officially a "Lenhead"
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I have grown up in Toronto and listened to Lighthouse for 50+ years. Re: Ralph Cole's ending guitiar solo - prety well note for note. Ralph changed it up over the years - but if you compare Leonids arrangment with the 1971 OFM LP, they are 99% same. I'm sure Leonid used the album to transcribe. Re: the piano - also very similar to Paul Hofferts oroginal on the album. During the touring days i.e. Lighthouse Live at Carnegie Hall - they took license to alter the album versions. I saw Lighthouse about 6 months ago: the band has had a bout 60 differnet members over 50 years so there will be changes in how they sound. Dan Clancy is different from Bob McBride is different from Pinky Dauvin. To me - listening to Leonid - he has put together the closest sound to the origianal LP - he has a great ear for transcribing and writing it all out. He and the musicians have put a lot of time and hours ito this. Yes and they did use strings in the early albums and live concerts - Don Dinovo fro one on electric viola. Check out the 50 anniverysary concert rcorded at Koener Hall
ruclips.net/video/fr5MPyFMh6o/видео.html
when the cover version is better than the original
The guitar solo isn't an exact copy of Ralph Cole's original, but very good .
Lighthouse was a great Canadian band, with 11 members..lol. The "strings" in this song were done with a mellotron. The guitar solo done by Konstantin was the original solo, with very slight embellishments.
Here is the original version of the song: ruclips.net/video/iDQNhA5X3Bk/видео.htmlsi=7chygntD2kjuhP3H
L&F also; to my surprise, was totally able to capture the ambiance of "I've Been Searching So Long". The slow build was spot on.
They were fantastic with wishing you were here❤ it’s on Leonid and friends Yt! I actually got tears in my eyes as I listened sooo beautiful 🎉🎉🎉
Ksenia, is no doubt the most CLASSY MASCOT in the music industry!!!
How can you not be familiar with that song
Hmmm weird I didn’t think I said that but ok
You just can't find a finer "Tribute/Cover Band" IMO. If you know one better let us know, I'll wait......HSCC comes close.
If you are looking for matching originals, also check out Lexington Lab Band on RUclips. HSCC plays covers, but puts a lot of their of their own interpretations in them.
Lexington Lab has improved over the last few years but are not on the Level of L.F. and HSCC. also Rumor's of Fleetwood Mac. Just My Opinion. I listen to mostly "CoverBands" @@brentgindelberger8851
No it was just as the original, check out the original video by Lighthouse.
The only “negative” you can say about this bad is you can hear their accent when they sing. Can’t fault anything about them musically. Everything they cover Leonid always picks out is a classic.
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have you stopped doing ren, i like your reactions, he has a new lyric video and a brand new mash up song.
I guess it’s pretty obvious that the Leonid & Friends fans have landed here too. There’s a whole bunch of us that have suddenly discovered Jeff. Thanks for sharing. 🥰
How could you POSSIBLY not mention the drummer?!!!!!!!
I DON’T KNOW!!!
I don't think it was strings in the original but synthesizer ,but very low
GO see LEONID & FRIENDS LIVE! They are AWESOME! I'm going to the Charlotte LIVE performance. My second time seeing them LIVE! Love L&F!
I will for sure! 👏👏👏
Outstanding!