Agreed, all three were way above average on their instruments, and they were/are all excellent singers. Emmett wouldn't have had an FX on his voice other than maybe a teeny bit of reverb. As for the positivity, I believe that was a credo of the band's. They wanted to show that rock could be really cool while still delivering a positive, supporting life-affirming messages. I think this one might have been written by Emmett for his aunt who had cancer. In terms of pretty universal positivity Rush kind of does the same thing but in a more metaphorical way, and they'll include more cautionary tales about how to find good things.
I was surprised and disappointed that Brad didn't focus on the lyrics like he normally does. It's exactly the kind of message he would dig. Confession: I always thought they were saying, "Fight the good fight everybody" all these years, lol. "Bah-oo-day" just sounded rock star cool. And it does, so there.
@@blushingfrieza Rik Emmett is a far superior vocalist than Geddy Lee, his voice is very nasal and divides a lot of people, Rik Emmetts voice is on a different level.
Bands like this didn't need no stinking auto tune. You'll get a kick out of Magic Power and Lay it on the Line, two other great Triumph songs. Canadian power trio!!
Lay it on the line is a good one. Rock and Roll machine Live has a great solo in it. Rik Emmett is a very underrated guitarist. They are another 3-piece band from Canada, like Rush.
"Fight the good fight every moment". Good words to live by. A matter of fact the whole message of this song are perfect words to live by. A breath of fresh air in today's world.
It's actually from the Bible, from Paul the Apostle: "“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”". I've always loved this tune.
Both lead singers in this group have high pitched vocals. No "auto tuning" They send out powerful positive lyrics with great instrumentation. Magic Power, Follow Your Heart, lots of good songs by this trio.
I had no idea it was about his aunt. But I'm glad they wrote the song We all need a little inspiration these days and if it comes from a song 20 years ago 30 years ago it's all good we need it
Today you can still find music that does not use auto-tune and drum machines. It's a lot of digging to find it though. Reliance on technology had really screwed up a lot of music today. The culprit... are the tools. The internet, software - pro-tools drum-machines, programed , sound patches. Failing record labels striving to keep a share of the $. So, labels do so the most... The old way of recording you had to spend a lot of time, you had to be on your game as a musician, as an engineer and as a producer. Editing was a splicing of analog tapes and re-pasting them together, either that or redoing entire tracks before the mix-down. Today you hear more computers, more electronically processed sound - including vocals. What's more for the love of me I cannot figure out why anyone would want to auto-tune a track of some artist who can actually sing. The end result is you eliminate so much of their dynamic and character out of the track. When anyone asks me if I could hear the differences I'm honest - too much processing sounds washed, not natural which of course is true - it's not so much longer a recording of someone singing, the instrument or anyone in the band but machines compressing and limiting their performance. I think sinful. It's even far more prevalent in percussions - drummers - and every style. genre and artist seems to do it today, more than half the drum tracks today - are not even real drums or drummers anymore. Over-processed, keyboards (what's the point of using a baby grand if you're going to process so much of it's characteristics out), I do not even ant to get started on guitars ... sure record straight in then take the track dial in one of the sampled settings of a particular head, cab, effects, room ambiance ... and you're stuck with the same basic tonal response as other millions of players. My advice to young musicians ... get away from easy buttons, bells and whistle and look for your own sounds.
@@tommack9395 you honestly sound like you have no idea what you’re talking about but you do sound confident about it. To blame technology is so off base I don’t even know where to begin.
@@frightenedsoul I'm pretty dead on actually. I should had said said it's not really the technology - but the decisions to become so reliant on it. When labels had to scale back just to stay profitable and deal with lost market due distribution the first thing they did was remove staff, then put pressure on producers to deliver quickly. That meant use less time to record and that also meant rely on computer software to make the corrections. What use to be multiple takes on tape and splicing became, more often cut and paste digitally, what used to be varied dynamic became - let me turn on a limiter and auto-tune - which snaps each and every pitch to the nearest semi-tone within milli-seconds.... your wide vibrato - well it is not quite wide anymore, slides and wavers stair-stepped. Very few artist get much say in the matter. If you do not believe me go play with pro-tools I actually know drummers who told me they were on the verge of quitting a band because some producer suggested use of a programmed drum track - just to keep the drum tracks exactly on and 120 bpm without a mico-second off.
@@frightenedsoul How would you say it? They're given a set of tools and decide to overuse them? Pitch correction, filters, snap to click-track, programmed instruments and patches, even autotune have their place - in an artistic perspective - but once that becomes prevalent in use, the norm - that becomes more and more part of the product, not really the artist nor the piece. So yes, the technology being used is a part of the issue. I remember when napster came out - the labels went nuts - and as all the tools and scope of recording changed... that is how this became embraced and so entirely relied upon. That is the point we reached.
@Summer Daze I've not seen it directly, but Professor of Rock recently posted a video interview with the singer where he mentioned them expressing mutual admiration for each other.
The voice is all Rik Emmet. No effects(maybe a little reverb), he can just sing in that high register. He can hit an E with no problem. He still performs. He can't hit the high notes like that anymore but he is still a fantastic guitar player and great singer. He just sings in a different register now.
...saw Rik recently in an interview and performance, he is older now, but still sounds excellent...I have been urging them to do some Triumph for awhile, great band.The Canadiens have given us some great stuff over the years,
@@raymo6795, I've seen him play twice in the couple years pre-Covid. Him and another phenomenal guitar player. Incredible. Rik has changed the key of some of the higher songs. But, only real fans would notice the difference. He also teaches music at Humber College in his home town, Toronto. How awesome would that be?!?!?
I definitely hear the Rush/Zeppelin influence, especially Rush as they are a 3 piece Canadian band like Rush is. Another song along the same lines as this is Never Surrender. It could almost be called a sequel to this song. Another song nobody does is Just A Game. Great song, it was a big song back in the 70s but is almost forgotten now. I hope you guys do more Triumph. Underrated band of the 70s and 80s. Magic Power was a big hit of theirs too.
Love Just a Game, and anything off of Thunder Seven. My neighbor was a salesman for RCA back in the day, and they signed Triumph for US distribution. He gave me a copy of every album from Rock and Roll Machine to Never Surrender. Thunder Seven is my favorite, as there is not a bad song on it, but even after that, they had great albums. Rik is a guitar god, if only for his versatility.
Definitely not odd. Watch them performing this live at the US Festival in San Bernadino. His voice needs very little by way of studio enhancements. It's off the charts!
Since Brad does not normally appreciate the music; how did he miss the lyrics. Fight the good fight. Something we all need to be actively involved with.
@@salv9983 Well that’s the beauty of music isn’t it that we all come away often with different interpretations. It can be a very personal experience in the matter how popular a song is there’s always going to be someone that may see it differently hear it differently. It’s quite amazing. Triumph isn’t exactly what I would call Prog rock but they certainly did have a very unique sound. Rick Emmet’s voice was truly one of a kind though. Their live performance at the US festival what is their best version of the song-hands-down.
The last solo Rik Emmett plays is such a sweet, simple and melodic piece. This style of playing is a talent shared with Neil Schon of Journey (probably due to Carlos Santana influence), and Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon...Triumph is fantastic live...Emmett's vocals soar, and he is a master of many styles of guitar. Triumph is more straight ahead rock and less prog like the great Rush.
I can't tell you what an impact Triumph had on my life, giving me endless amounts of joy over the years. They are without a doubt my favorite band. The guys are all talented, but the guitarist Rik Emmett, who is also one of the two singers is, without question, a once in a generation talent. Rik is a guitar savant who can play any style at virtuoso levels, with a God given voice to boot. Also one of the best live rock shows I've ever seen.
There's no auto tune, no smoke, no mirrors. That's just Rik Emmett. I've seen Triumph twice, and they are one of those bands, that are held back by the studio, on stage, an incredible live band
Didn't either. Dad just diagnosed with liver cancer. Never drank just had ulcerative colitis. He just turned 77 on Wednesday. Was helping me renovation house 2 days before he went to this hospital. He and Rik are my heroes. No, c really my dad. I love him so much
The best one being Trooper, right? ;-) We do have a few contenders though - Rush is probably the one you're thinking of but there are a lot who would give the nod to Guess Who, BTO, or the Tragically Hip. A few might even cast a vote for April Wine.
Well said Keith. There's a Massive amount of talent in the bands you mentioned. Just a matter of age and musical preference, I guess. They're all great!!!
My second favorite group ever. This band just kills it! Their lyrics are beautiful. And Rik Emmitt is the best guitarist ever. He has a PhD with the guitar! Let that sink in! A doctor of the guitar! He has a great voice. He is so humble. I have total respect for him and the band. And that is riks voice. No dubbing or autotune
This song is part of what I call my musical Bible, it is one of many that helped reinforce my traditional upbringing and kept me grounded through years of challenges!
Any song that can help keep you grounded I'm all in for. They've always had a very positive message. Thank you very much for listening to a Canadian band !.
I love watching Lex's face when she hears a great crunchy guitar lick...and her commentary is so prescient, so right on with describing the era she feels the song came from...love u guys.
Rik Emmett is an exceptional guitarist. Triumph was similar to Rush at the time, but Rush is more progressive rock. Triumph was more basic hard-rock ... Power Trios. Quick note: starting in the late 60's and early 70's a lot of musical lines start to get blurred, genres cross and that stemmed from the "rock audience" becoming older - they were youth from the 50's/60's and now added 70's listening - what's more the widening audience more educated and worldly. Rock music (overall musicians) in turn sought to become more mature, sophisticated both in lyric and musicality, harmony, scales, structures - far more experimental musically.
Triumph is one of my favorite bands. They are soooo underappreciated here in the U.S. One of my favorite things about them is how many of their songs have a positive and encouraging message. I recommend "Magic Power", "Follow Your Heart", "Lay It On The Line", "Never Surrender", and "Spellbound".
One of the best songs of that genre/era. It's sort of an anthem really. So underrated as a player and singer is Rik Emmett. He's a better singer than Geddy Lee, and just as good if not better guitar player as Alex Lifeson. And Lex is right about Rush + Zeppelin.
I'm so glad you reviewed this song - such an under-rated band. Rik Emmitt is such an amazing guitarist / vocalist / songwriter. This song was written about someone near him who was battling cancer. That is his natural vocal range - check out the live version if easier "Triumph live at the US festival"
You made me realize how much I miss Triumph! I love that band! I’ve seen them a couple of times in concert, and I must say that Rik Emmett’s voice songs even better live! It’s hard to believe that they can make that much sound come out of three guys, so in that respect, they are like Rush, Lex!
"Magic Power" is certainly one of the most beautiful and catchy tunes you will ever hear, and I love that their video was from the US Festival, where you could see countless people grooving to and just *loving* their sound.
They were huge. From their first show on, they never once played a show that wasn't sold out. That's incredible. For some reason, they didn't continue to get much airplay after that era, even though Rush did, but they always had a big, loyal following
I love Triumph and this song is the top of my list. Very personal message for me. Rik Emmett is a great vocalist. The drummer is a kick as vocalist as well. To answer Brad's question. The effect you are hearing is called a chorus. The sound is subtly shifted slightly in and out of tune higher and lower to the musical note. It is used on guitars alot. It makes the sound fuller. I am a former pro musician and I am a recording and mixing engineer as well as a a producer. I use it mostly on guitars and background vocals. BTW there was no such thing as autotune in those days. This a song from 1981. They were still recording to tape at that time. Autotune is a product of digital processing. It was first used in the Late 1990's.
First time genuinely hearing this song. Its a mix between Rush and Led Zeppelin with mix of Boston energy. Holy crap, she just said Led Zeppelin and Rush mix !!!!!!whaaat!
No effects on the vocals, guys! Rik Emmett was just that amazing. He's also playing lead guitar, and the acoustic guitar. Please do more Triumph!! Lex, you will get your rock on!! Magic Power Hold On Lay it On the Line Never Surrender Allied Forces Rock n Roll Machine and more... ...also really cool acoustic guitar instrumentals.
I was really hoping brad would say something more about the lyrics. The lyrics in this song are so beautiful. And, As I listen to their conversations about layers of music, I want to tell them about the multi track recordings. Back in the day when one person would play more than one instrument, it was handy to just make tracks and put em together.
Triumph is my favorite band, but you REALLY need to see them live. That is where they really shine. They have several live videos from the Halifax concert. You should grab those. Start with 'Lay It On The Line'. ruclips.net/video/jkx47Zsyicc/видео.html
One of my top songs of all time. Great lyrics along with rock! Rik Emmitt!! Incredible! Only wish you guys had done live. Either from US festival or Nova Scotia
Finally! Triumph is awesome! They are very normal! Rik is a great singer/guitar player. Lay It On the Line is well known, but two of their best songs are Never Surrender and Time Goes By.
"Hold On" should be your next Triumph song. Especially for you too. It's about holding on to your dreams and not letting others get you down or get in your way.
Glad you finally got into some of the best music from my highschool days. Rik really sings at that register (back then anyhow). Check out a live performance, you'll see. He sounded that good when I saw them live.
Thank you for this one. The soundtrack to my early teens. You'll really enjoy Triumph. Another power trio from Canada like RUSH. Love you guys, happy subscriber as always.
The effect on Rik's voice is called "chorus", or a "chorusing effect". It's more commonly used on guitars. It's a sort of swishing effect is the best I can describe it without giving an actual demo, (I'm a guitarist and I use it quite a lot).
SUCH a great album and band! I had this album and Scorpions Breakout on the same Maxell cassette - saw them open for Journey at the Rose Bowl. #foodfight
One of the best concerts Ive ever seen was Triumph and Ive been to a hell of a lot of concerts in my 57 years. They ROCKED the house in Omni in Atlanta back in the day. Killer light show too. Ill never forget that show!
Glad you finally did some Triumph. Magic Power is a must, but after the original you need to hear the lead singer Rik Emmett do it acoustic at Live From Daryl's House.
Love watching Lex's reactions when she gets into something. The music really goes through her. Brad on the other hand - let's just say that music seems to baffle him - no connection to it, especially if he can't relate to the lyrics.
The first live concert I ever went to as a young teen back in the early 80’s was Triumph and another band opening for Foghat. I had never heard of Triumph at the time but became an instant fan after that show. They were amazing! Listen to “Lay It on the Line” as that is like the quintessential Triumph tune and one of those songs that stays in your head.
Triumph is another great trio from Canada Saw them at the US Festival in 83 great love show. React to more music like magic power you will not be disappointed
One of my favorite bands! Growing up in Buffalo, NY , Triumph was played a lot on our radio stations. (Especially 97 ROCK !) They also played in Buffalo quite often. They are absolutely awesome in concert. One of the most underrated bands ever.
This warms my heart. To watch and hear young people experiencing the music of my youth... Go back and read the lyrics. Very empowering. And most of their music is positive. Another 3 man Canadian prog/metal band.
Second time a song I recommended got on a poll and actually won. I may be on a roll! 🙂 I'm not hearing what Brad is hearing... maybe it's the way the mix comes through on headphones. That's why I usually don't like listening to music on headphones. If the mix is weird or unbalanced, as many are, headphones can make it worse. I especially hate it unbalanced between channels. I want to hear all the instruments and vocals in both ears at the same time, as nature intended. Some more subtle movement between channels is cool, but not hearing guitars and drums in one ear and vocals in the other, or anything like that. It's just annoying and distracting. It may work better with speakers, especially when not too separated, but not so much with headphones, imo.
Lex hit the nail on the head with the date guess. This was from 1981, in the time when pure arena rock was dwindling to just a few remaining supergroups. You can still hear all the glory of 70s rock mixed with some guitar aggression from the growing metal movement.
Man, Triumph takes me back! I remember back when I was 13 I got their tape Thunder Seven (7th album from late 1984). I seriously bought it for the cover because it looked so sci-fi. None of my other fellow headbanger friends had even heard of Triumph in my town. I listened to it and felt like I struck gold or found ET. Just floored by how good it was compared to all the other hard rock & metal most of us were listening to at that time. When I was younger I heard a lot of Zeppelin & Rush from my parents album collection so I think that's what made me like Triumph more than other early-mid 80's hard rock.
I saw these guys in the early 80's and they were frickin' great! They hadn't made it to the big time yet but they were climbing fast. Much underrated band. Thanks for doing this video. You are great!
I grew up listening to these songs-this was in my era! We had so many good songs and bands from this time period! It always takes me back to my teenage years when hearing them!
Sorry I missed this one the other night. Been asking for Triumph in the chat forever! Glad to see you got to them and hope you delve deeper into their sound. Excellent musicians. Thanks!
Triumph is a very underrated band with a lot of songs with a positive message.
Agreed, all three were way above average on their instruments, and they were/are all excellent singers. Emmett wouldn't have had an FX on his voice other than maybe a teeny bit of reverb. As for the positivity, I believe that was a credo of the band's. They wanted to show that rock could be really cool while still delivering a positive, supporting life-affirming messages. I think this one might have been written by Emmett for his aunt who had cancer. In terms of pretty universal positivity Rush kind of does the same thing but in a more metaphorical way, and they'll include more cautionary tales about how to find good things.
Magic power is gold
@@s.mcpherson6354 rik emmetts great saw him on a couple rock legends cruises few years back..still does triumph great
I was surprised and disappointed that Brad didn't focus on the lyrics like he normally does. It's exactly the kind of message he would dig. Confession: I always thought they were saying, "Fight the good fight everybody" all these years, lol. "Bah-oo-day" just sounded rock star cool. And it does, so there.
I'll blast this on my stereo
Yes!!!!!! MORE TRIUMPH PLEASE!!!
3 members from Canada just like Rush
I was just thinking about how his voice reminded me of Rush right when he started singing
@@blushingfrieza Rik Emmett is a far superior vocalist than Geddy Lee, his voice is very nasal and divides a lot of people, Rik Emmetts voice is on a different level.
I seen rush also 1981. Dallas TX. Moving pictures tour.
@@terrygarcia897I saw Triumph in 1980. One of the best shows I ever saw. Foreigner was the headliner and Triumph blew them away!!
Bands like this didn't need no stinking auto tune. You'll get a kick out of Magic Power and Lay it on the Line, two other great Triumph songs. Canadian power trio!!
Hold on is another great song by these guys!
Magic Power is so inspirational. If you are having a bad day, put that song on to improve your mood.
Yes!!!!! A thousand times!!!!
Ron Parsons...preach it brother.
Yaz!!
Lay it on the line is a good one. Rock and Roll machine Live has a great solo in it. Rik Emmett is a very underrated guitarist. They are another 3-piece band from Canada, like Rush.
Dude, didn’t read the comment section first, and I just posted nearly the exact same thing.
They are the OTHER Canadian trio! VERY underrated for sure, & superb musicians!
"Fight the good fight every moment". Good words to live by. A matter of fact the whole message of this song are perfect words to live by. A breath of fresh air in today's world.
Amen it's a great song terrific message
It's actually from the Bible, from Paul the Apostle: "“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”". I've always loved this tune.
Both lead singers in this group have high pitched vocals. No "auto tuning" They send out powerful positive lyrics with great instrumentation. Magic Power, Follow Your Heart, lots of good songs by this trio.
I think he is referring to the engineering and mixing process.
Rik makes Gil sound like Barry White
Gil Moore definitely does not have high pitched vocals.
This song dedicated to his aunt who was battling cancer. Can you picture the song now, Fight The Good Fight. Don't give up! Great powerful song.
I had no idea it was about his aunt.
But I'm glad they wrote the song
We all need a little inspiration these days and if it comes from a song 20 years ago 30 years ago it's all good we need it
kewl, didnt know that, thanks, fabulous song just made better
No auto tune in those days. That voice (along with Geddy Lee's) are all them.
Today you can still find music that does not use auto-tune and drum machines. It's a lot of digging to find it though.
Reliance on technology had really screwed up a lot of music today.
The culprit... are the tools. The internet, software - pro-tools drum-machines, programed , sound patches. Failing record labels striving to keep a share of the $. So, labels do so the most...
The old way of recording you had to spend a lot of time, you had to be on your game as a musician, as an engineer and as a producer. Editing was a splicing of analog tapes and re-pasting them together, either that or redoing entire tracks before the mix-down. Today you hear more computers, more electronically processed sound - including vocals. What's more for the love of me I cannot figure out why anyone would want to auto-tune a track of some artist who can actually sing. The end result is you eliminate so much of their dynamic and character out of the track.
When anyone asks me if I could hear the differences I'm honest - too much processing sounds washed, not natural which of course is true - it's not so much longer a recording of someone singing, the instrument or anyone in the band but machines compressing and limiting their performance. I think sinful.
It's even far more prevalent in percussions - drummers - and every style. genre and artist seems to do it today, more than half the drum tracks today - are not even real drums or drummers anymore. Over-processed, keyboards (what's the point of using a baby grand if you're going to process so much of it's characteristics out), I do not even ant to get started on guitars ... sure record straight in then take the track dial in one of the sampled settings of a particular head, cab, effects, room ambiance ... and you're stuck with the same basic tonal response as other millions of players.
My advice to young musicians ... get away from easy buttons, bells and whistle and look for your own sounds.
@@tommack9395 you honestly sound like you have no idea what you’re talking about but you do sound confident about it. To blame technology is so off base I don’t even know where to begin.
@@frightenedsoul I'm pretty dead on actually. I should had said said it's not really the technology - but the decisions to become so reliant on it.
When labels had to scale back just to stay profitable and deal with lost market due distribution the first thing they did was remove staff, then put pressure on producers to deliver quickly. That meant use less time to record and that also meant rely on computer software to make the corrections.
What use to be multiple takes on tape and splicing became, more often cut and paste digitally, what used to be varied dynamic became - let me turn on a limiter and auto-tune - which snaps each and every pitch to the nearest semi-tone within milli-seconds.... your wide vibrato - well it is not quite wide anymore, slides and wavers stair-stepped. Very few artist get much say in the matter. If you do not believe me go play with pro-tools
I actually know drummers who told me they were on the verge of quitting a band because some producer suggested use of a programmed drum track - just to keep the drum tracks exactly on and 120 bpm without a mico-second off.
@@tommack9395 you’re “dead on” but then immediately take back what I’m pointing out lol. Okay buddy.
@@frightenedsoul How would you say it? They're given a set of tools and decide to overuse them? Pitch correction, filters, snap to click-track, programmed instruments and patches, even autotune have their place - in an artistic perspective - but once that becomes prevalent in use, the norm - that becomes more and more part of the product, not really the artist nor the piece. So yes, the technology being used is a part of the issue.
I remember when napster came out - the labels went nuts - and as all the tools and scope of recording changed... that is how this became embraced and so entirely relied upon. That is the point we reached.
THAT'S RIK EMMETT'S VOCALS! STEVE PERRY(JOURNEY) WAS EVEN AMAZED AT HIS HIGH NOTES👍
@Summer Daze I've not seen it directly, but Professor of Rock recently posted a video interview with the singer where he mentioned them expressing mutual admiration for each other.
@@MadSlantedPowers I saw this too.
@Summer Daze look up interview with Rik Emmett "professor of rock" from two days ago! Rik tells the story himself 👍
Rik Emmett is one of those rare players that is both an A+ vocalist and an A+ guitar player.
The voice is all Rik Emmet. No effects(maybe a little reverb), he can just sing in that high register. He can hit an E with no problem. He still performs. He can't hit the high notes like that anymore but he is still a fantastic guitar player and great singer. He just sings in a different register now.
The drummer did a bit of the vocals as well. Both guys singing and playing at the same time is a testament to their talent
...saw Rik recently in an interview and performance, he is older now, but still sounds excellent...I have been urging them to do some Triumph for awhile, great band.The Canadiens have given us some great stuff over the years,
@@raymo6795, I've seen him play twice in the couple years pre-Covid. Him and another phenomenal guitar player. Incredible. Rik has changed the key of some of the higher songs. But, only real fans would notice the difference.
He also teaches music at Humber College in his home town, Toronto. How awesome would that be?!?!?
@@williamkilpatrick6821 3 or 4 songs an album is not a bit of vocals mate.
@@garytate3075 ok a fair bit of vocals!!!! LOL All the guys in Triumph were extremely talented to say the least.
I definitely hear the Rush/Zeppelin influence, especially Rush as they are a 3 piece Canadian band like Rush is. Another song along the same lines as this is Never Surrender. It could almost be called a sequel to this song. Another song nobody does is Just A Game. Great song, it was a big song back in the 70s but is almost forgotten now. I hope you guys do more Triumph. Underrated band of the 70s and 80s. Magic Power was a big hit of theirs too.
Absolutely! Love Just A Game! Also Bringing it on home and Ordinary Man
Love Just a Game, and anything off of Thunder Seven. My neighbor was a salesman for RCA back in the day, and they signed Triumph for US distribution. He gave me a copy of every album from Rock and Roll Machine to Never Surrender. Thunder Seven is my favorite, as there is not a bad song on it, but even after that, they had great albums. Rik is a guitar god, if only for his versatility.
The guitar solo has SO much Jimmy Page in it…so much right from Stairway To Heaven. Such a great nod to another great.
Definitely not odd. Watch them performing this live at the US Festival in San Bernadino. His voice needs very little by way of studio enhancements. It's off the charts!
Since Brad does not normally appreciate the music; how did he miss the lyrics. Fight the good fight. Something we all need to be actively involved with.
@@salv9983 Well that’s the beauty of music isn’t it that we all come away often with different interpretations. It can be a very personal experience in the matter how popular a song is there’s always going to be someone that may see it differently hear it differently. It’s quite amazing. Triumph isn’t exactly what I would call Prog rock but they certainly did have a very unique sound. Rick Emmet’s voice was truly one of a kind though. Their live performance at the US festival what is their best version of the song-hands-down.
Saw them at US FESTIVAL BEST DAMN CONCERT EVER
Great Canadian band. Trio. 2 great singers. Seen em' twice in the 70's.
The last solo Rik Emmett plays is such a sweet, simple and melodic piece. This style of playing is a talent shared with Neil Schon of Journey (probably due to Carlos Santana influence), and Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon...Triumph is fantastic live...Emmett's vocals soar, and he is a master of many styles of guitar. Triumph is more straight ahead rock and less prog like the great Rush.
I've always heard a "Yes" influence in Rik's singing and playing.
@@gruffmusic he is a Yes fan.
Another smokin Canadian trio April Wine is also a great Canadian band
Absolutely
I can't tell you what an impact Triumph had on my life, giving me endless amounts of joy over the years. They are without a doubt my favorite band. The guys are all talented, but the guitarist Rik Emmett, who is also one of the two singers is, without question, a once in a generation talent. Rik is a guitar savant who can play any style at virtuoso levels, with a God given voice to boot. Also one of the best live rock shows I've ever seen.
There's no auto tune, no smoke, no mirrors. That's just Rik Emmett. I've seen Triumph twice, and they are one of those bands, that are held back by the studio, on stage, an incredible live band
Blinding Light Show in concert was a life changing experience and really opened my eyes to what live music could be!
This was all Rik Emmett's voice. Rik wrote this song about his aunt who was struggling with cancer at the time.
I never knew that.
Didn't either. Dad just diagnosed with liver cancer. Never drank just had ulcerative colitis. He just turned 77 on Wednesday. Was helping me renovation house 2 days before he went to this hospital. He and Rik are my heroes. No, c really my dad. I love him so much
@@jamisongugino2887 So sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my mum to cancer when I was 7.
Her take on what she was hearing was spot on. I loved this band.
Rik Emmet could hold his own with any of his peers. What a great player. Especially his 12 string Acoustic work.... Impeccable!!!!!!
Rush is not the only great 3 piece band from Canada, Triumph was definitely an underated band IMO.
The Stampeders....
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Lay it on the Line, and Magic Power are absolute musts as in Rock n Roll Machine!
Try a live version of Hold On" ... an epic piece that is Triumph to the core, great band.
The 2nd best rock trio to ever come out of Canada. They've written some great tunes. 'Follow Your Heart is a certified 'banger'.
The best one being Trooper, right? ;-) We do have a few contenders though - Rush is probably the one you're thinking of but there are a lot who would give the nod to Guess Who, BTO, or the Tragically Hip. A few might even cast a vote for April Wine.
Well said Keith. There's a Massive amount of talent in the bands you mentioned. Just a matter of age and musical preference, I guess. They're all great!!!
My second favorite group ever. This band just kills it! Their lyrics are beautiful. And Rik Emmitt is the best guitarist ever. He has a PhD with the guitar! Let that sink in! A doctor of the guitar! He has a great voice. He is so humble. I have total respect for him and the band. And that is riks voice. No dubbing or autotune
❤ TRIUMPH👍STILL HAVE MY "ALLIED FORCES" ON VINYL👊
This song is part of what I call my musical Bible, it is one of many that helped reinforce my traditional upbringing and kept me grounded through years of challenges!
Any song that can help keep you grounded I'm all in for.
They've always had a very positive message.
Thank you very much for listening to a Canadian band !.
Musical Bible. I like it!
I love watching Lex's face when she hears a great crunchy guitar lick...and her commentary is so prescient, so right on with describing the era she feels the song came from...love u guys.
Yes! A world of fantasy is a killer song too. Or never surrender. You cant go wrong with these guys.
YES !! 2 very underrated songs my fellow Triumph fan . was lucky enough to see them 3 times , awesome !
@@davidbordonaro1631 saw them 3 times as well. Twice in one week. Dayton Ohio then Cincinnati Ohio.
“Never Surrender” Such an unappreciated request . Great song.
Rik Emmett is an exceptional guitarist. Triumph was similar to Rush at the time, but Rush is more progressive rock. Triumph was more basic hard-rock ... Power Trios.
Quick note: starting in the late 60's and early 70's a lot of musical lines start to get blurred, genres cross and that stemmed from the "rock audience" becoming older - they were youth from the 50's/60's and now added 70's listening - what's more the widening audience more educated and worldly. Rock music (overall musicians) in turn sought to become more mature, sophisticated both in lyric and musicality, harmony, scales, structures - far more experimental musically.
Lay it on the Line, is a must from Triumph, awesome tune.
Triumph is one of my favorite bands. They are soooo underappreciated here in the U.S. One of my favorite things about them is how many of their songs have a positive and encouraging message. I recommend "Magic Power", "Follow Your Heart", "Lay It On The Line", "Never Surrender", and "Spellbound".
People in Buffalo always loved them.!
It’s all in the name “Triumph”, you can get much more positive than that. Cheers from the severely frigid north.
My favorite is Ordinary man
Triumph's "Allied Forces" album is one of rocks greatest. Every track is great. Try Ordinary Man next.
One of the best songs of that genre/era. It's sort of an anthem really. So underrated as a player and singer is Rik Emmett. He's a better singer than Geddy Lee, and just as good if not better guitar player as Alex Lifeson. And Lex is right about Rush + Zeppelin.
Thank you! ❤ it! Lex your reaction was perfect 😊
One of my secret loves is this song. LOOOOOOOVE THIS SONG...such a good message everyone should hear!
Must do Never Surrender next. Thats his voice. Amazing band with a positive message. Another good one is Magic Power.
Killer vocals on that tune! 🤘
I'm so glad you reviewed this song - such an under-rated band. Rik Emmitt is such an amazing guitarist / vocalist / songwriter. This song was written about someone near him who was battling cancer. That is his natural vocal range - check out the live version if easier "Triumph live at the US festival"
I was there!!! 😎
There's another Canadian group April Wine April Wine the song is called high roller High Roller by April Wine alright alright go Canada I ride now
You made me realize how much I miss Triumph! I love that band! I’ve seen them a couple of times in concert, and I must say that Rik Emmett’s voice songs even better live! It’s hard to believe that they can make that much sound come out of three guys, so in that respect, they are like Rush, Lex!
Love watching your reactions…. I never thought I’d get into reaction videos, but I did. You guys keep listening to music and enjoy yourselves 👍🏻🤘🏼
"Magic Power" is certainly one of the most beautiful and catchy tunes you will ever hear, and I love that their video was from the US Festival, where you could see countless people grooving to and just *loving* their sound.
I swear Lex is my sister from another mister. She loves all the parts I do in all these 70’s & 80’s bands ! 💯👏👍
"Lay it on the line", is the next best song from them. This is a three man band from Canada that was very popular late 70's into the early 80's.
That is how HIS voice is. He was an amazing singer and guitarist and songwriter.
Another one of my favorites from back in the day. These guys should have been Waaay bigger than they were.
They were huge. From their first show on, they never once played a show that wasn't sold out. That's incredible. For some reason, they didn't continue to get much airplay after that era, even though Rush did, but they always had a big, loyal following
@@hmpz36911 I didn't say they weren't huge. I said they should have been waaay bigger than they were.
They’re so great in concert 🤘🤪🤘🍄🍻🇺🇸
Was there some kind of vocal effect? Lol You guys always crack me up. Just watch them perform live. Insane vocals. Keep em coming 🤘
I love Triumph and this song is the top of my list. Very personal message for me. Rik Emmett is a great vocalist. The drummer is a kick as vocalist as well.
To answer Brad's question. The effect you are hearing is called a chorus. The sound is subtly shifted slightly in and out of tune higher and lower to the musical note. It is used on guitars alot. It makes the sound fuller. I am a former pro musician and I am a recording and mixing engineer as well as a a producer. I use it mostly on guitars and background vocals.
BTW there was no such thing as autotune in those days. This a song from 1981. They were still recording to tape at that time. Autotune is a product of digital processing. It was first used in the Late 1990's.
First time genuinely hearing this song. Its a mix between Rush and Led Zeppelin with mix of Boston energy. Holy crap, she just said Led Zeppelin and Rush mix !!!!!!whaaat!
No effects on the vocals, guys! Rik Emmett was just that amazing. He's also playing lead guitar, and the acoustic guitar.
Please do more Triumph!! Lex, you will get your rock on!!
Magic Power
Hold On
Lay it On the Line
Never Surrender
Allied Forces
Rock n Roll Machine
and more...
...also really cool acoustic guitar instrumentals.
Lex is spot on about influences. I hear it as well. Great message in the song. Fight the good fight.
I was really hoping brad would say something more about the lyrics. The lyrics in this song are so beautiful.
And, As I listen to their conversations about layers of music, I want to tell them about the multi track recordings. Back in the day when one person would play more than one instrument, it was handy to just make tracks and put em together.
Triumph is my favorite band, but you REALLY need to see them live. That is where they really shine. They have several live videos from the Halifax concert. You should grab those. Start with 'Lay It On The Line'. ruclips.net/video/jkx47Zsyicc/видео.html
One of my top songs of all time. Great lyrics along with rock! Rik Emmitt!! Incredible! Only wish you guys had done live. Either from US festival or Nova Scotia
Finally! Triumph is awesome! They are very normal! Rik is a great singer/guitar player. Lay It On the Line is well known, but two of their best songs are Never Surrender and Time Goes By.
"Hold On" should be your next Triumph song. Especially for you too. It's about holding on to your dreams and not letting others get you down or get in your way.
One great thing about this 3 man band from Canada is they have 2 singers. The other singer is the drummer. FOLLOW YOUR HEART is a great one!!!
The positivity in this song is food for the soul!
Keep your magic in your heart!❤️
Magic power magic power that's triumphs alright alright
Cheers to those who requested this. Banger! As others have stated, Rik Emmett was an underrated guitarist.
So glad you guys are finally reacting to Triumph, they have a whole greatest hits album.
Lex nailed it with the Rush/Zeppelin comparison. Nice going.
Lay It On the Line and Hold On are my favorites by this “other” trio from Canada. But you can’t go wrong with anything Triumph.
These guys were an awesome power trio. Very talented to fill up that much space musically with just 3 guys.
Probably my favorite classic rock song, this and "Last Chance" by Shooting Star. Thanks for the reaction.
😊SHOOTING STAR👍
Great song: "Last Chance" - love the tom sound!
Glad you finally got into some of the best music from my highschool days. Rik really sings at that register (back then anyhow). Check out a live performance, you'll see. He sounded that good when I saw them live.
Thank you for this one. The soundtrack to my early teens. You'll really enjoy Triumph. Another power trio from Canada like RUSH. Love you guys, happy subscriber as always.
The effect on Rik's voice is called "chorus", or a "chorusing effect". It's more commonly used on guitars. It's a sort of swishing effect is the best I can describe it without giving an actual demo, (I'm a guitarist and I use it quite a lot).
SUCH a great album and band! I had this album and Scorpions Breakout on the same Maxell cassette - saw them open for Journey at the Rose Bowl. #foodfight
Brad, you were mesmerized listening to this song, stop trying to not like it! Different is good, butter is good!
It’s an absolute jam! Not confusing to me.
One of the best concerts Ive ever seen was Triumph and Ive been to a hell of a lot of concerts in my 57 years. They ROCKED the house in Omni in Atlanta back in the day. Killer light show too. Ill never forget that show!
Glad you finally did some Triumph. Magic Power is a must, but after the original you need to hear the lead singer Rik Emmett do it acoustic at Live From Daryl's House.
Great reaction/feedback Brad and Lex, I've enjoyed your video very much! Triumph has always been one of my favorite bands. Miss the 80s very much man.
Love watching Lex's reactions when she gets into something. The music really goes through her. Brad on the other hand - let's just say that music seems to baffle him - no connection to it, especially if he can't relate to the lyrics.
The first live concert I ever went to as a young teen back in the early 80’s was Triumph and another band opening for Foghat. I had never heard of Triumph at the time but became an instant fan after that show. They were amazing! Listen to “Lay It on the Line” as that is like the quintessential Triumph tune and one of those songs that stays in your head.
Triumph is another great trio from Canada
Saw them at the US Festival in 83 great love show. React to more music like magic power you will not be disappointed
I was there, good times
I was there, too. Helluva day, helluva weekend. 🤘
One of my favorite bands! Growing up in Buffalo, NY , Triumph was played a lot on our radio stations. (Especially 97 ROCK !) They also played in Buffalo quite often. They are absolutely awesome in concert. One of the most underrated bands ever.
Magic power
That's top shelf high quality rock and roll.
"Lay it on the line"
Brad your killing me. Just let go and rock and roll. Let the music move you.
How about another Canadian--Pat Travers--Snortin' Whiskey!
The band YES produced a song titled Close To The Edge in 1972 that is still blowing people’s minds today. I DARE you to react to it!
They have an instrumental called Little Boy Blues that Lex would get off on !
This warms my heart. To watch and hear young people experiencing the music of my youth... Go back and read the lyrics. Very empowering. And most of their music is positive. Another 3 man Canadian prog/metal band.
FINALLY. Such a powerful message from a very underrated band. And Brad... you missed it ENTIRELY.
Yeah, but Lexi saved the day with the Zep and Rush connection and she definitely felt those lyrics too!
You really need to see these guys live. They seriously kick some rock and roll ass.
they are BETTER LIVE
Rik Emmett- one of the best voices in rock that most are not aware of. Just sayin'.
Saw this band in early 80’s as the opening act for Journey.....they were great
Second time a song I recommended got on a poll and actually won. I may be on a roll! 🙂
I'm not hearing what Brad is hearing... maybe it's the way the mix comes through on headphones. That's why I usually don't like listening to music on headphones. If the mix is weird or unbalanced, as many are, headphones can make it worse.
I especially hate it unbalanced between channels. I want to hear all the instruments and vocals in both ears at the same time, as nature intended. Some more subtle movement between channels is cool, but not hearing guitars and drums in one ear and vocals in the other, or anything like that. It's just annoying and distracting.
It may work better with speakers, especially when not too separated, but not so much with headphones, imo.
Canada is renowned for power trios - BTO, Rush, Triumph, Platinum blond....
I like Magic Power best.
Lex hit the nail on the head with the date guess. This was from 1981, in the time when pure arena rock was dwindling to just a few remaining supergroups. You can still hear all the glory of 70s rock mixed with some guitar aggression from the growing metal movement.
Man, Triumph takes me back! I remember back when I was 13 I got their tape Thunder Seven (7th album from late 1984). I seriously bought it for the cover because it looked so sci-fi. None of my other fellow headbanger friends had even heard of Triumph in my town. I listened to it and felt like I struck gold or found ET. Just floored by how good it was compared to all the other hard rock & metal most of us were listening to at that time. When I was younger I heard a lot of Zeppelin & Rush from my parents album collection so I think that's what made me like Triumph more than other early-mid 80's hard rock.
There’s no effect on Ricks voice! I’ve seen them live and his voice is amazing! They didn’t have auto tune back then, just raw talent!
I saw these guys in the early 80's and they were frickin' great! They hadn't made it to the big time yet but they were climbing fast. Much underrated band. Thanks for doing this video. You are great!
I grew up listening to these songs-this was in my era! We had so many good songs and bands from this time period! It always takes me back to my teenage years when hearing them!
Thanks for showing Triumph some love. There often forgotten when it comes to great Rock bands.
Sorry I missed this one the other night. Been asking for Triumph in the chat forever! Glad to see you got to them and hope you delve deeper into their sound. Excellent musicians. Thanks!