I recreated "Riders On The Storm" by The Doors from scratch

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
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    Ray Manzarek's keyboard playing on The Doors iconic track "Riders On The Storm" has always been a major inspiration for me. So when Rhodes approached me recently and asked if I wanted to recreate a classic track using their new Rhodes keyboard plugin, I knew exactly what song I wanted to do!
    🎤 Vocals by Guy Bangham of Nature TV - / @naturetvband
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:50 Bass
    1:20 Rhodes
    1:44 Guitar
    2:18 Drums
    2:48 Thunderstorm
    3:39 Vocals & Whisper
    4:24 Rhodes V8 competition
    5:17 THE FINAL TRACK
    12:02 Interview with Ray Manzarek
    12:49 Patreon

Komentáře • 465

  • @DavidBennettPiano
    @DavidBennettPiano  Před rokem +15

    To enter the Rhodes V8 competition, download your free trial of the Rhodes V8 virtual instrument at the link below:
    rhodesmusic.com/missingkeys/ 🎹
    The competition closes on March 1st 2023. Good luck!

  • @13donstalos
    @13donstalos Před rokem +538

    That guy did a killer job recreating the vocals. Awesome work.

    • @andersjjensen
      @andersjjensen Před rokem +46

      Yeah, that was the part I was afraid would be cringe as fuck... but damn did he nail it.... while reading the lyrics of his phone! :P

    • @justsomeguy6133
      @justsomeguy6133 Před rokem +30

      He sounds a LOT like Jim.

    • @user-vx7pj1nt9j
      @user-vx7pj1nt9j Před rokem +1

      He's so late with timings thou

    • @ChrisPartykaMusic
      @ChrisPartykaMusic Před rokem

      This is great

    • @NinjaMatt2201
      @NinjaMatt2201 Před rokem

      I was about to say you should call him by his name. Lol

  • @franciscaine7585
    @franciscaine7585 Před rokem +311

    Hats off to the singer; proper performance there.

  • @sirB0nes
    @sirB0nes Před rokem +125

    I love that the singer appears to be reading the lyrics off his phone. Like, "yeah I do a flawless Jim Morrison impression, but it's not like I know the words or anything."

    • @nomnom112
      @nomnom112 Před rokem +9

      Ruins it a little for me.

    • @HahaDamn
      @HahaDamn Před rokem +16

      @@nomnom112 would probably help him emote more and improve performance memorising and understanding the lyrics on an emotional level

    • @camioso
      @camioso Před rokem +1

      @@nomnom112 Yeah same

    • @empresaglova1268
      @empresaglova1268 Před rokem +2

      Yea, I never truly liked when the singer read the lyrics on the Phone. It looks bad

    • @tommymccraith4670
      @tommymccraith4670 Před rokem +4

      This generation can't remember any lyrics without a phone or tablet. Kind of sad

  • @Pwecko
    @Pwecko Před rokem +155

    I heard this when it came out. I was 13, and I used to listen to Radio Luxembourg in bed at night. I'd listen under my pillow so my parents wouldn't hear it and come in and switch it off. When I heard this in a darkened room, it was very exciting and just a little bit scary.

    • @montlejohnbojangles8937
      @montlejohnbojangles8937 Před rokem +9

      I remember hearing it when I was very young as well, and immediately falling in love with it despite it being pretty spooky. I'd never heard anything quite like it before (and frankly haven't ever since.)

    • @maxblatter
      @maxblatter Před rokem +4

      Yes, listening to Radio Luxemburg in bed ... I also remember this time, before "video killed the radio star"! Although: The sound quality of medium frequency AM broadcasting was of coarse quite poor; I think when "Riders on the Strom" was released (in 1971 according to Wikipedia, when I was 17), I probably only listened to Swiss and German broadcasting stations using VHF FM. So I can't actually remember when I heard the song for the first time; but meanwhile it is my absolute favorite of all songs by the Doors.

    • @Pwecko
      @Pwecko Před rokem

      @@maxblatter Godley and Creme, ex-10cc, recorded a kind of homage to Radio Luxembourg called Get Well Soon. czcams.com/video/sVmBub1MPgg/video.html

    • @stulora3172
      @stulora3172 Před rokem

      I got into The Doors 25 years later as a 15 y/o. Head phones on, lights off, bon voyage....

    • @Gottenhimfella
      @Gottenhimfella Před rokem +2

      '71 was a truly amazing year for durable music: Gordon Lightfoot "If You Could Read My Mind", Janis Joplin "Me and Bobby McGee", Ike & Tina Turner "Proud Mary", Jethro Tull
      "Aqualung", Marvin Gaye "What's Going On" , Three Dog Night "Joy To The World" , Rolling Stones "Brown Sugar", Rock Opera "Jesus Christ Superstar", Carole King
      "It's Too Late, Baby", Ringo Starr ​"It Don't Come Easy", Carly Simon "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be", Emerson Lake & Palmer "Tarkus" - and that's just the first six months ! The biggest items were still to come... (Roundabout, Stairway to Heaven, Won't get Fooled Again, etc etc, all released before the end of '71)

  • @ShiningHourPop
    @ShiningHourPop Před rokem +26

    I liked this song so much I went to my local record shop and I asked "What have you got by The Doors?" The shop assistant said: "A bucket of sand and a fire blanket.”
    Thank you Tim Vine.

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 Před rokem +2

      You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to The Doors

    • @ShiningHourPop
      @ShiningHourPop Před rokem +4

      The Doors are fine. My comment is a pun..

  • @TommyTheHat
    @TommyTheHat Před rokem +139

    Man you’re a proper multi-talented chap! Beautiful performance, and also hats off to your mate who proper nailed the vocal vibe 👌

  • @fugithegreat
    @fugithegreat Před rokem +117

    Fantastic reproduction of one of my favorite songs! Even the vocals sound just like Jim Morrison.

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc Před rokem +31

    I believe Jim’s whispered vocal track was the last thing he recorded with the Doors. It was definitely the last song all 4 members of the band were involved with.

    • @nicholasmooney9611
      @nicholasmooney9611 Před rokem +2

      Also weird to think that Jim never got to perform this live, in fact I believe that he never got to hear the whole of LA woman as the mix was completed after he left for France where he passed away. Let me know if I’m wrong, saw a doc quite a few years ago so…..

    • @user-to5ix3ou6q
      @user-to5ix3ou6q Před 9 měsíci +2

      I always wondered did Jim ever sing this live

  • @PavelFomenkov
    @PavelFomenkov Před rokem +17

    The original isolated keyboard track for this song is one of the best things I ever heard on CZcams.

  • @paulgill7739
    @paulgill7739 Před rokem +43

    Spine tingling version David. You're a wonderful talent

  • @MAXIMEIJ
    @MAXIMEIJ Před rokem +30

    You know you're witnessing talent when they make a masterpiece seem so easy... Great job!

  • @vaiello
    @vaiello Před rokem +30

    Excellent reproduction ... your musicianship was second to none. Vocal was absolute perfection.

  • @butterymcbacktail7384
    @butterymcbacktail7384 Před rokem +18

    His vocals are stellar. Great job guys

  • @rushadpatel2608
    @rushadpatel2608 Před rokem +21

    I was thinking about that Ray interview throughout your performance... And when I saw it at the end, it just made the entire video perfect... a perfect tribute indeed.

  • @Satellite_Of_Love
    @Satellite_Of_Love Před rokem +9

    My favorite Doors song! Thank you David! And I have to agree with the majority of the comments, the vocalist is excellent!

  • @TheDirge69
    @TheDirge69 Před rokem +5

    Love the Doors and love this faithful recreation!

  • @FLOAVstudios
    @FLOAVstudios Před rokem +2

    My mom actually met Ray Manzarek while she was a waitress in San Francisco, he seemed like a nice, soft-spoken guy and my mom got his autograph! Don't know where it is today sadly.

  • @textnotepro
    @textnotepro Před rokem +15

    You totally nailed that. The vocals were great as well. Have you thought of doing a track from pink Floyd DSOTM for the anniversary of that album?

  • @andreasheine9607
    @andreasheine9607 Před rokem +11

    Well done! The singer suits the song very good!

  • @jimmorrison5493
    @jimmorrison5493 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is fantastic, excellent, brilliant

  • @LTOTD
    @LTOTD Před rokem +6

    Wow - close your eyes and its Jim singing - sent shivers down my spine - great recreation loved it !

  • @stipeur
    @stipeur Před rokem +7

    Love these recreations, amazing work David!!!

  • @patrickfort4467
    @patrickfort4467 Před rokem +6

    Right after you said he spoke the lyrics over the original track I listened to it. In all these years I never heard it until now. Very cool.

    • @krngl421
      @krngl421 Před rokem

      I also haven't heard it before. How is it even possible?

    • @grahamturner288
      @grahamturner288 Před rokem

      It’s my favourite part - for me it adds a layer of creepiness to the track.

    • @krngl421
      @krngl421 Před rokem +1

      @@grahamturner288 Creepy is how my cousin described it once I showed her 😅

  • @peterwolf8092
    @peterwolf8092 Před rokem +4

    I‘m not a musician so its super fun for me to hunt for the little differences and try to think about why they differ. Its so close to the original. 🤩

  • @MorwenWhyte
    @MorwenWhyte Před rokem +7

    After watching any of your videos I was sure it would be a good recreation of the keyboard part, what I didn't expect was a whole recreation of the song and it being *THAT* good that even the vocals are convincing without being an impression.
    I'm a big Doors fan and kind of picky when it comes to covers and tributes but I can listen to this one over and over without guilt XD

  • @kukukumakun
    @kukukumakun Před rokem +1

    Outstanding recretion. Gave me goosebumps!

  • @kenreeve32
    @kenreeve32 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely LOVE when you do recreations of classic songs!

  • @randallpinkfloyd
    @randallpinkfloyd Před rokem +3

    ive had this song stuck in my head for a week now, thank you for this

  • @alvaroalp1
    @alvaroalp1 Před rokem +3

    This is so beautiful man, thanks a lot for this tribute and hats off to your performance and your friend on vocals

  • @Robobagpiper
    @Robobagpiper Před rokem +1

    I am loving these recreations of classics. More please!

  • @alexiacerwinskipierce8114

    This was really amazing. Those vocals were spot on too! Awesome job 👏

  • @johnblack3143
    @johnblack3143 Před 6 měsíci

    So Incredible! Thanks!

  • @Sevetamryn
    @Sevetamryn Před rokem +2

    Great works and a great singer!

  • @dave_s_vids
    @dave_s_vids Před rokem

    Absolutely wonderful recreation - thank you!

  • @dragasan
    @dragasan Před rokem

    I love it! Awesome! Thanks!

  • @h.e.r.o.creativeartsscienc5043

    I truly can’t stop listening, you are so right on!❤

  • @katiukulele
    @katiukulele Před rokem +4

    Your overall way of filming and editing is very fulfilling. Direct but delicate. I love it.

  • @emmakatebrakefield80
    @emmakatebrakefield80 Před rokem +4

    Riders is my favorite song by the Doors. That keyboard intro also inspired me to learn piano, too! It’s so inspirational and sounds like sunlight hitting a glass of water. You made it sound just as graceful as the real thing and more. Great job as always, keep up the good work!

  • @geeflat
    @geeflat Před rokem

    This was just great. Loved it.

  • @mundanestuff
    @mundanestuff Před rokem +2

    Seriously, nice job, a masterpiece well explained for sure.

  • @guygaron1162
    @guygaron1162 Před rokem

    Great job! Respect!

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 Před rokem

    David this just highlights your mastery of all your instruments so well. Thanks for such a cool video!

  • @calebcustombricks2631
    @calebcustombricks2631 Před rokem +3

    Wow the vocals are absolutely spot on! Great musicianship also David, I aspire to that!

  • @SuperGroat
    @SuperGroat Před rokem +1

    Your version is amazingly done ! It made me appreciate the song in a new way to see the parts being played in HD video 😙

  • @ca7384
    @ca7384 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow!! It don't get any better than that! Awesome job!! 😎

  • @mftorino
    @mftorino Před rokem +2

    Amazing vocals!

  • @grahamturner288
    @grahamturner288 Před rokem +1

    A fantastic recreation David - one of my favourite songs too. Props to you & Guy for this amazing tribute to the Doors’ musicianship.

  • @harrysolas2802
    @harrysolas2802 Před rokem

    Great job. Thank you both for showing me another layer to my favorite Doors song.

  • @akaoldmusicfan
    @akaoldmusicfan Před rokem

    Such amazing cover, the vocals and the instrumental part are both awesome! Great job! I’d love to see more covers on famous songs🤩

  • @grggrgrgg
    @grggrgrgg Před rokem +4

    Damn, the vocals are right on point! I can hear a few timing imperfections on the keyboard - not gonna complain because I know how hard playing exactly in time is 😅 Overall great recreation mate :)

  • @abxorb
    @abxorb Před rokem +5

    Amazing recreation, David! The singer is so uncannily close to Jim Morrisson's actual voice too! Loved it! ♥

  • @zosoart
    @zosoart Před rokem

    You smashed this recreation. It's always a joy to watch you playing something you love so much!

  • @0pshut
    @0pshut Před rokem +2

    Incredible. This series is is a marvelous way to appreciate and reconsider classic jams. Vocal was uncanny

  • @HalfLifer81
    @HalfLifer81 Před 7 měsíci

    Goosebumps all the way, amazing recreation 👏👏👏

  • @MrDman70
    @MrDman70 Před rokem

    Such a brilliant video. Very talented.

  • @mwhossaini
    @mwhossaini Před rokem +1

    Incredible, well done guys.

  • @aprofondir
    @aprofondir Před rokem +3

    I was just jamming this song with my friend the other day and we thought of covering it live - how convenient that you made this.

  • @soundguydon
    @soundguydon Před rokem

    Wow!! Just wow. Wonderful recreation!!! Excellent playing, and super excellent vocalist!

  • @MrDaryca
    @MrDaryca Před rokem

    Absolutely beautiful, perfect rendition of one of the most beautiful songs! All instruments and vocal are top notch.

  • @boba9170
    @boba9170 Před rokem

    Fantastic!

  • @GREGORIO_
    @GREGORIO_ Před rokem

    La rompiste, David! Abrazo.

  • @abwdoc
    @abwdoc Před 2 měsíci

    EXCELLANT JOB, on all instruments !!

  • @spooley
    @spooley Před rokem +6

    Gobsmacked. You have some amazing chops. The electronic drum kit cymbals look so small, you have obviously practiced a lot on them. Lastly, this channel needs more subs, seriously under the radar numbers.

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest Před rokem +1

    Brilliant all around.. Vocals are fantastic! Sounds like the album!

  • @Murrlin27
    @Murrlin27 Před rokem

    I loved your Day in the Life, this is another one I'm gonna love!!

  • @filippocenciarelli6666

    Everything in this video was awesome, the Song (a masterpiece), your recreation, the singer and everything else. Splendid!

  • @Hairyfoot_Studio
    @Hairyfoot_Studio Před rokem +1

    Great job David. Your keyboards really capture the original Ray Manzarek sound and vibe. Nice guitar too 👏

  • @rosemarshall1219
    @rosemarshall1219 Před rokem +4

    One of the most beautiful song in all times. This piece is cinematographic, all our senses are floating in a chaotic myst.😅 you did such a great job❤

  • @LudwigHohlwein1974
    @LudwigHohlwein1974 Před rokem +1

    Great job on this beautiful song. It taps into timeless feelings, both of warm shelter and brooding dread, at hearing a storm approach. Love it.
    Such an evocative piece. Ray was such a dude. RIP.
    Your singer totally nailed it too. Cheers

  • @sandraelder1101
    @sandraelder1101 Před rokem

    Bravo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Love the clips of original band members!

  • @drrogerwilkinson330
    @drrogerwilkinson330 Před rokem +1

    I just marvel at your musical talent and understanding. And you play such soulful music.

  • @rubendiskobox
    @rubendiskobox Před rokem

    Awesome! Great sound of the Rhodes!

  • @BuisGamesESP
    @BuisGamesESP Před rokem

    It sounds so beautiful man! Congrats

  • @briankeller2048
    @briankeller2048 Před rokem +3

    Fantastic! Wonderful musicianship.

  • @thomassicard3733
    @thomassicard3733 Před rokem

    GREAT JOB! BRAVO!!
    We used to perform that one often. Bill Hendricks Band. Live. All parts.
    Piece of cake with everybody playing together.
    AND if was storming outside the club - we even had the thunder and rain sounds!!!

  • @zimmejoc
    @zimmejoc Před rokem +2

    As you were talking, I was nervous about the vocals, but dude NAILED it!!!! I know the instrumentation would be awesome.

  • @9ALiTY
    @9ALiTY Před 11 měsíci +2

    I wasn't expecting spot on vocals but that's what I got

  • @keithrichardstaunton
    @keithrichardstaunton Před rokem +1

    Magnificent Maestro 🙏💗🎶

  • @fernandovelazquez-alvarez4222

    Excelent job David! This is one of the most iconic songs of The Doors, which simplicity of the bass line is a pedal that works as foundation for the melody and other instruments to lay on.

  • @philhaiselden4205
    @philhaiselden4205 Před rokem

    Brilliant, perfection, I enjoyed that

  • @Justin_the_Analog_IC_architect

    Brilliant! Love it!!!

  • @mauricemcguillicutty4746

    Great job, David, you versatile multi-instrumentalist, you! Perfect choice for the singer, superb production!

  • @pipperoooo
    @pipperoooo Před rokem

    Excellent job on my absolute favorite Doors song of all time. ❤ And great key solo! 😉

  • @geoffclarke1974
    @geoffclarke1974 Před rokem

    Excellent!

  • @aymacaymacunt814
    @aymacaymacunt814 Před rokem +2

    Masterpiece of a track and a fantastic cover. I'm absolutely in love with the drums on it, the groove during the verses is absolutely impeccable. John Denmore is a massively underrated drummer.

  • @Beebsentrance
    @Beebsentrance Před rokem +2

    Absolute perfection of 2 men band. Beautiful, mesmerizing , and justified recreation. Jim will raise from the grave. ❤️👍👍

  • @Toto.Reyes16
    @Toto.Reyes16 Před rokem +3

    Ray may be my fav keyboard player ever, Riders is definetly my fav Doors track, and THIS just became my favorite tribute to that track.
    Congratulations David, this is both impressive and special, I´m glad i´ve came across this channel

  • @philipbattye8380
    @philipbattye8380 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff David.....I've watched nearly all your videos and you are an excellent musician on not just piano but nearly every instrument there is........Kudos to you and I l👀k forward to all your future videos

  • @raymond5008
    @raymond5008 Před rokem

    Wonderful job David!

  • @bobsykes
    @bobsykes Před rokem

    This is amazing. Your channel is unlike any other. 🙏

  • @jcoxford7091
    @jcoxford7091 Před rokem +1

    Really good cover. With good pedagogical resources.

  • @joshcharlat850
    @joshcharlat850 Před rokem +1

    OutSTANDING job...very impressive. I like your singer very much, too. Recreated with love and admiration.

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 Před rokem

      You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to The Doors

    • @joshcharlat850
      @joshcharlat850 Před rokem

      @@andrewmarcellis2007 Thank you for the suggestion. I'll look them up.

  • @colbyg1784
    @colbyg1784 Před rokem +3

    I did this myself years ago, and you literally got all the little nuances you only hear from listening so many times. 10x better than my version too

  • @composer7325
    @composer7325 Před rokem +1

    very interesting video, thank you, David.

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 Před rokem

      You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to The Doors

  • @bengibbs4874
    @bengibbs4874 Před rokem

    Great work

  • @eduardotrillo3519
    @eduardotrillo3519 Před rokem

    great, as ever!

  • @EdEditz
    @EdEditz Před rokem +1

    Yeah like everyone else says: great vocals! Very cool recreation. Excellent work!

  • @rocketpost1
    @rocketpost1 Před rokem +2

    Outstanding recreation David, I didn't know about the whispered words. The vocals by Guy Bangham were superb, he certainly has the timbre of Jim Morrison. One of the great songs, it still sounds amazing.

  • @Justpippen1
    @Justpippen1 Před rokem +3

    Incredible. Just incredible. What a musician you are my friend. 💙

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 Před rokem

      You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like listening to The Doors