After the Love Has Gone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)
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В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
Danil Buranov - lead vocal
Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - synthesizer, backing vocal
Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano, backing vocal
Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal
Andrey Zyl - trumpet
Maxim Likhachev - trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev - alto sax
Konstantin Kovachev - guitar
Jacob Zakh - Rhodes piano
Daniil Dubrovsky - tenor sax
Evgeny Kondratyev - flugelhorn
Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
Michael Podgorny & Kir Popov - video shooting
Special thanks to
CineLab SoundMix Studio,
Gigant Record
and
TG Made Studio
Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
Данил Буранов - вокал
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - синтезатор, бэк-вокал
Андрей Зыль - труба
Максим Лихачев - тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев - альт сакс
Константин Ковачев - гитара
Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль, бэк-вокал
Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
Яков Захваткин - Родес пиано
Даниил Дубровский - тенор сакс
Евгений Кондратьев - флюгельгорн
Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
Михаил Подгорный и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
Особая благодарность студиям
СинеЛаб СаундМикс,
Гигант Рекорд
и
TG Made Studio - Zábava
The engineer who mixed the audio should receive an award!
amazing mix
Copy your coment , integrally.
beautifully auto tuned!
Agree
Its the Bass player he does the Mixing and other things.
In a world filled with chaos and corruption, music like this is an instant hit of world peace to my soul. God bless you all!
Definitely!
Agreed.
Well said Sir.
YES
I perfecly agree
The whole time I'm listening to them, I'm shaking my head thinking "how can they be this good".
They Can't Their FABULOUS ! ! !
Exactly what I was thinking!
Yes, this is the craziest group i've ever listened to. These guys are... bad? Bad to the bone! Yes MIke I asked myself, the same question, "how can they be this good?" But then, when you look at the video and see the arrangements and placements of respective musicians and singers. The whole music so smooth and balanced, so soothing sounds and I still believe, these guys well, this group is a real crazy group!!! You just can't help but love them!!!!
Love for humanity supercedes hate...😎💯✔️
Trying to get my head around Russian musicians playing classic American songs from the 70s so superbly, faithfully - and improved to boot, given modern digital recording capability - as they ALWAYS nail the American English vocals. It's uncanny. It's beguiling.
This Steely Dan song and the Superstar Carpenters cover where Ksenia Buzina has a voice that is right there comparable to Karen Carpenter, are my two favorite - because of the excellence of the vocals in addition to the excellence of the arrangement and of the instruments playing. Their vocals are always spot on in the songs they cover, but these are my two favs.
French, I'm 67 years old and I listened to EW&F when I was young in PARIS.
This musical cover is absolutely magnificent!
What great work!
Leonid & Friends, Superb orchestra!
Hello Gerard, I'm Steve in UK, one year older than you, but we were both listening to one of the World's greatest bands at the same time it seems; this is an amazing cover, never heard anything in modern times to beat this.....as Ukraine/Russian musicians, my only wish is that they could give some of their influence to Putin; make him a changed man aha!
Same here, 61 years old and i still remember when i bought my first EFW album "All n All", this guys are pro musicians. They did a very good job.
Yes yes magnificent
_ superb performance- look at all the musicians enjoying their part(s) & the resulting glory of their participation ❗❕❗
@@victordecastro7221 yes the enjoyment is written all over their faces as they perform
This is russia and ukraine without politics interfering. Only Brilliance
Reunite without Putin and politics,just thru Music...
The Russian People, by standing up to the Putin have the power to stop this aggression and save the world from World War Three. That is the only hope we have. There will be no winner in the event of a broader conflict.
Brilliant statement
This track breaks my heart - Serge ( who I follow each and every day on social media ) - Wife and Kids safe in Poland 🇵🇱. Serge remaining in Kiev for his parents sake and to defend his mother Ukraine 🇺🇦 . Love you to bits Serge xxxx 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦.
@@CLASSICALJAJ Being a fan of the band,hearing of Serge being in Ukraine while his wife and children are refugees in Poland, brings this madness even closer. While we in America complain about gas or food prices ,what we thought would never happen again is happening. We pray for Serge and those who have not touched us in Ukraine. We also hope that the Russian people stand up to the evil dictator and end this madness.
Absolutely perfect...from the music to the singing. I'm from South Carolina and I love Earth, Wind, & Fire. The late Maurice White is SMILING on you all. Totally beautiful.
North Carolina fan here
South Carolina here 😊
Chicago in the house! Perfection!
Los Angeles fan here. Leonid and Friends hit it out of the park again. Marvelous!
Maryland fan here!
Every single time I see this band's videos it sends chills up my spine and tears to my eyes. The absolute best group of musicians I have ever seen and I love every song they do!!!!!!!!!
I agree
There is no better way to describe it. I feel 100 per cent the same way
I agree
This is when music was great. Thank y'all Leonid and Friends for your rendition of this song.
Did anyone else notice the look on the violinists' faces? They were transported to another realm. So beautiful!
They are in a TOTAL DIFFERENT STRATOSPHERE.Awesome
The blonde with the black and white dress is so gorgeous.
That's what I love about this band the absolute joy and passion that just oozes from all their faces, it's as though they can't believe what's happening
That's because they are working and making money 😊
Yupp!!!
If the world was run by musicians how great life would be ❤
Amen my friend ...
our bands would be touring one another's countries instead of engaged in warfare
Dont ruin it ?????
❤
Была бы сплошная какофония у всех остальных....
This guy is unreal. This band is not a cover band. Insulating to call them that. Perfection.
👍👍👍👍👍
To cover the great voices of Maurice White & Philip Bailey wasn’t enough. It’s to mimic the famous Phenix Horn Section is unheard of…and yet y’all make it look like child’s play!! ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!
Considering they also had to learn to sing in an American accent to come so close to the original voices of EW&F is incredible. I have heard both American and British covers of this and this group still can stand shoulder to shoulder with that great 70’s sound.
@@diamondjim7560 Excellent point.
As a musician, I have a very high standard for people doing covers of classic songs from the past. But I must say, this cover version was so good and so extraordinary, I had to turn it up, listen to it twice, and ignore my cup of coffee (temporarily - LoL!). This is truly the best cover version of any song by anybody I have ever heard - hands down! The nuance, counterpoints, signature key changes, musicianship, lead and backup vocals, etc., are all spot on!
I am truly blown away, and as someone else said below, Maurice White(RIP) must be smiling from above on Leonid & Friends!! Stunning! Just stunning!
I will now do a deep dive into Loenid & Friends, to hear more about their story and other covers they have done.
Thank you so much, and enjoy!
Cheers, Sam.
Agree 100%. Fantastic musicianship and superb mix. Respect!
It's nice to hear from someone in the know about music to confirm how I felt
Whats wild is the band is primarily a Chicago cover band and their best cover isn't even a Chicago song 😉
Every time I play this I have to sing with them. Wonderful to see that the musicians agree that this is really amazing.
Yes, David Foster has always said this is the best song he ever wrote, because of all the musical qualities you mention. When he got together with Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin, (who of course played with Chicago for many years) magic was made. With Champlin's and Graydons' lyrics and Foster's music it was bound to be stellar. Ironically Maurice White had nothing to do with this song creatively and yet it was one of EW&F's biggest hits, and remains so to this day.
Leonid and Friends. The best band on Earth currently. Nobody has higher levels of musicianship across the board.
Snarky puppy, is at the same level
Some recent American "Country" songs have made a big deal singing about how much better Small Towns are than Big Cities, claiming it's only about community spirit etc. etc. (which is bullshit) In my opinion Leonid and his Friends are TRULY singing about community on a World Wide sense. Play on my friends.
Truly musicians who deliver the love & feel it as the joy of jamming hits critical points of excellence across all sectors, Take note vocalists controlled perfection
Amazing this is the best music you've ever heard but on a different level cos they are all musicians
Too bad there are no time machines. These guys would have nailed it. Precise, clean, etc etc.
Whenever I’m feeling blue, all I have to do is watch and listen to your amazing music and talent to brighten my day!
I’m so thankful they are keeping some of the greatest songs still alive. ❤
I agree wholeheartedly, great job done here, but as for me... this classic was never dead ...
They don't need to keep the music alive. They can continue to do covers and bank on that or try writing and performing an original. I predict that once the cow has been found, why change. It is all about the money 💰
They've got to do more Steely Dan and Carpenters - best thing ever is listening to Ksenia's voice covering Karen Carpenter
@@SirChandlerSeattle Leonid thought he was going to do this one studio-produced tribute to Chicago and then move on. But a video of that went viral and fans started asking for more. And he said the musicians really enjoyed doing it and wanted to do more. So they did. Chicago material works great for the breadth of musicians and instrumentation that can be brought to bear in his stellar arrangements. But they've been branching out to other materiel - Steely Dan, Carpenters, Earth, Wind, and Fire. Notice these groups all put out their greatest material in the decade of the 70s. A kind of golden age for such music.
Basically he says the demand from the ever growing fan base keeps prodding him on to reverse engineer arrangements for yet more songs. He'd not like having to disappoint so many people if they just cut it all off now.
And they do tours and touring is not exactly the easiest life style, it has a grueling side to it. It's a pluses and minuses situation, but they say they enjoy the more direct connection with fans. And when they hear feed back after a tour, there are folks that missed out and want to see them and so they start thinking of organizing another tour...
IOW, it's a project that ballooned into taking on a life of its own.
But I would say another angle to all of this is how it just simply brings people and cultures together and unifies them around a common love of cherished artistic endeavor.
Igor beating the drums like a boss that he is.
Of course
Igor... Best basher in the CCCP
To quote Alex Ovechkin: "Russian machine never breaks."
This group is phenomenal. But the drummer is out of this world!
He's like a Swiss watch.
@@jimmagnus1200 I just got home an hour ago from seeing them at the opening show of the US tour. Igor was hitting those drums like a boss, and everyone left the stage during "I'm a Man" for him to do a 10-minute solo.
My recommendation is that you find a city near you where they're playing and go see them.
When 30 or more gentle people gather to render a classic tune, you know there’s hope.
Amen to that. Music has no boundaries. Music is invisible Magic.
Spot on. I met them..They are lovely people.
+1
Hope is perhaps the greatest of all things!
You really made me smile. ❤
Wow, did they absolutely nail this classic or what? Virtually flawless. The vocals and instrumentation are so spot on it's beyond belief. Never thought any group could possibly outdo EW&F at their own material but now I'm not so sure. And coming from Russia yet. Who could have possibly predicted that!
These videos spring straight into my head now whenever I hear EW&F on the radio
So this shows up on my playlist. I'm working away from my desk but can still listen. Click on my computer expecting to see Maurice White and the fellas in a live performance from years ago and then I see THIS? Blown away. Incredible.
This is the Best cover band I've ever heard. They did an outstanding job with this EWF song. Their Chicago cover songs are also World-Class performances. 👍
I dont consider them doing covers of Chicago and EWF....replicate.
try to listen to this.... czcams.com/video/jlBzM9Uczpw/video.html
@@user-ot8hp2vn6r вы не поверите и Чикаго мало знают в России и Земля Ветер Огонь мало знают в России, но джаз рок и фанк играть умеют , а вот слушатели особенно молодого поколения подкачали.
@@johhdoe6532 а вот здесь Вы не правы
@@johhdoe6532 земля, ветер и огонь-знают и очень любят!!!Чего стоит только прониктовенный бас солиста!Я слушала совсем другую музыку, но они меня просто покорили!
By just watching Ksenya singing I feel this day has a meaning.
She is terrific , gorgeous as well!
My oh my...
@Mark Demos, we all wondered how many marriage proposals she received when they had their tours.
@@ericsteinhardt9693 LOL. Lucky she can say "take a hike" in several languages . . . and probably has ! 😃
You should hear Ksenia's version of "Superstar." Karen Carpenter would have been very proud. I heard that Ksenia and Richard Carpenter know each other and that he liked her version of the song. I lost my wife Beth a year ago this past June, and when I hear Ksenia sing "Superstar," I absolutely go to pieces. It makes me realize that we who have lost someone very special how lucky we were to have them and still have them (In a different form from when we knew them) in our lives.
Ksenia seems like she is a very nice person as well as a very talented performer. If there is a man in her life, I hope he realizes how blessed he is to have her and cherishes what he has in her.
My 10th time around..! 😊
I cannot get over how accurate & precise every note 🎵 & melody 🎶 was accomplished by these Eastern European musicians down to the last detail..!
Simply Amazing Musicianship on behalf of all of you...🙏
Thank you for bringing this EWF Classic back to life..! ❤
Have to say the most depth of musicality and talent I've ever seen or heard in a pop group!
No one mentioned Oleg's searing solo work??? This cover was PERFECTION.
Verissimo! L'assolo finale del sax è praticamente identico all'originale
Everyone at the end of the vid was clapping at him he knows he did well as all of them did, it was good we got to see the new singer singing on his own in parts of the song it gave us a peek at a little of what he can do
Oleg es muy bien!
Its' EW&F. You know the horns are going to get a workout. And Oleg wrapped up the song flawlessly.
I did.
All I can say as a 68-year-old man who still plays his guitars, who has seen some of the greatest bands from back in the day live, from one end of the spectrum to the other of genres and styles, I'm pretty much left speechless and my heart is in my throat, tears have gathered in my eyes as I sit and watch these masterful artist brain forth and back to life Some of the most technically written music ever produced.
Thank you.
So well said - feel the same - thank you
Voci e musicisti di un'altro pianeta
Your words Sir , are so on point..! 👌🙏
Amen brother!
Oh man. I'm 60 years old (drummer) and apart from our age difference, I couldn't have written it better in every way your lyrics put it. As I write this to you, I listen to the track again and through your words the tears that dared not roll before now break through. Through your words I no longer feel alone with my feelings about the experience of these incredibly great musicians. A heartfelt hug.
I very rarely like covers , but this is just pure magic , their love of music is obviously to everyone ,
Putting it mildly this group of musicians is totally incredible. The singer on this cut is spot on...wow...so much soul baby..!!
You are referring to Danil Buranov.
Нет Ксенону
STUNNED....My dad was a recording engineer back in the 70's - 80's and I got to sit in on E.W.F. recording sessions, and I well remember this song being recorded for their album. I truly cannot believe just how incredible this rendition is.... Brought back some wonderful memories.... Thank you so much....
wow, you have such a wonderful memory
What amazes me is that this song is perfomed by Russians /Ukrainians who obviously, English isnt their first language. Nevertheless they captured every note, every nuances and the "Feel" of the song ever Faithfully.
Excellent indeed !
No kidding!! Fantastic musicians all playing in harmony!!
Not to mention the top notch engineering of the recording. These folks are true professionals and they obviously love what they do too.
Wow... how lucky!
Absolutely gorgeous Maurice White is smiling to know that a bunch of Russians and Ukrainians are spreading love with his incredible music❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
There music is mostly Chicago and Terry Kath is smiling down on Leonid and Friends.
Maurice White muito bem representado por esse vocalista incrivel!!❤
Perfect
Man this was too smooth and perfect for words, such a beautiful arrangement that will be timeless for years to come.
This is even better than the original. I especially love Ksenia’s voice. She really adds só much with her high tones and brilliance.
Real strings. Real horns. Upbeat vocals. A breath of fresh air - near perfect cover.
Leonid & Friends, as always, captures the sounds and feel of the original bands they cover with pure perfection!! Bravo to these brilliant musicians!!! Check them out on their 2021 U.S. tour.
I would definitely go see these guys!
E W & F ! ! They must Love Leonid & Friends ! !
@@alcambrola2834 Me too. I wish I'd done it when I had the chance in November of 2019.
I think they do better than cover the songs, they improve them. Supreme talent.
We're going to see them in November in Sacramento, CA!!
What an incredible group of musicians! I would LOVE to do music with a group like this! Let's make sure we send a proper 'shout-out' to the sound engineer! His mix is SO AMAZING!
Kansas City was lit from seeing n hearing this marvelous group last nite 🎉🎉🎉we loved it and can’t wait till they come back again ❤❤❤❤
These are not "covers," but incredible performances!
More like perfect reproductions
As a German i say : GOD BLESS our RUSSIAN FRIENDS and WONDERFUL MUSICIANS.
Such a nice post, Bernd. As an English lady, I totally agree with you. Wonderful musicians, indeed. Take care.
@@lou5501 Hello ! A german gentleman is also greeting an english lady named LOU. If you also like FRENCH CARRIBEAN MUSIC and lifestyle - have a look at my channel named VIDEOS FROM MARTINIQUE. Have a good time !
As an American, and a musician, I dare to say that Russians are the BEST musicians. I am a former concert pianist, and they have it all over everyone else. Bravo!
This didn't age well....
I was a teen when these songs came out and have seen EW and fire in concert through the decades and you guys did an amazing tribute cover❤
From the US: Brilliant. Love you guys!
Another masterpiece! And Ksenia is one of the most beautiful women in the world! And oh, so talented!
Yep
Totally agree - I've got such a crush on her!
@@jvictor77 who wouldnt have a crush o n her? I do. lol
And they say she's the sweetest thing on Earth too.
@@jvictor77 & Many More Guys Also ! !
Just amazing..just close your eyes and listen to this incredible music. Note for note perfect. The brass section drives the melody and that sax solo moves me to tears every time.
I can't stop playing these...have a studio apartment attached to my house.. I hope my tenant likes EWF, Chicago and Steely Dan...
Can't help listening over & over again. Wooooooooow!
Quite amazing... Nick from Ascot England... I grew up with this as the 'Key' of my life along with the genius ..,. thank you
The ONLY band i will ever endorse covering EWF!! Just too good!!!
Chicago too. They're just excellent at covering them too. We're seeing them (Leonid and Friends) live in October, hopefully. They keep postponing their shows.
The new male singer is amazing. Blends beautifully with Kesenia who is an absolute star.
Meh..
And he is adorable too...
Spot on m8...
This is so amazing since most of them do NOT speak English, but they learn the words of the songs and do an amazing job!
It doesn't get any better than this. Each section hit ALL of the inflections and sensitive points, with lush perfection. Rarely am I blown away, but this awakened the senses and opened channels. I could go on and on, but I'm looping this one all day!
Fabulous band! No politics! Just music! Absolutely love this group!❤️❤️❤️
Me too! Awesome, extraordinary band! Go on like this!!!
But for some reason you feel have to mention them. Weird
I have seen Earth Wind and Fire five times in my life, Can I just say WOW.
I am 70 years old, a music lover since I was young, I have seen, heard, and experienced everything that can be imagined in the musical field, and I can tell you, with all my experience, that this version is one of the best musical versions that I have heard in all my life. Incredible.
The EW&F are the best band ever and this is the most beautiful ballad. But these guys are awesome!!!
Kensia taking on that male falsetto, freaking marvellous.
Yep, these musicians do Earth, Wind, and Fire just as good as they do Chicago. Perfection!
This is the definition of loving the work you do these people are glowing in excellence individually and as a group. I felt like I have been taken aboard a Cruise Ship all expenses paid and required to enjoy the experience ❤😂
A True revolution,transformation into our next World. EWF… lives on forever, and so does Leonid and friends. Thankyou God!
the joy on their faces.... oh my god, this is such a good version, I can't believe it!!!!!!
And....they so enjoy singing this tune....it's a pleasure to see and hear...and for those who think the lead singer's voice is to soft they need to listen to the original then play this one..
Quando o cover supera o original. Monstro demais. Surreal
This is "one of the greatest songs ever recorded" by one of the greatest bands of all time. Your version of this is so deeply respectful of all the parts, all the harmonies, ALL of it. Congratulations. As a musician who has played the EW&F repertoire, I know how VERY DIFFICULT it is to "get this right". Sam McNally, Australia.
Sam, you're right! These guys are unbelievable!
Cheers Sam, from down south in Victoria 😀
These Russians got it right....maybe it´s the amount of motivation but what the work put in (no pun intended). I love it too.
Sam saw you and Papa D perform the EW &F show with the augmented Mix at Manly beach in 2019. I also spoke to you when leaving Doug's birthday party earlier this year. Would love to see the whole show again when this viral scourge is over. Everything you said is so true, this is just ON POINT. Love the sax solo at the end.
Sam, whatever you said was proper and true. Bless your soul from up north Finland.
This is not just a cover... But a celebration! Wow!!!! Thank you
sensational orchestra with the staging of this mythical song from earth wind and fire
They not only nail every cover musically, but they bring all the energy and verve the music requires. None of the tunes they cover are easy, either. Very sophisticated, intricately structured songs. This group never misses.
Always bring the heat!
You know the cover is special when the strings are smiling❤
I’ve always said there will NEVER be another band as great as EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE!! what makes this group so damn good is that they did not try to put their own spin on it, but played exactly as the original version (or as close as possible). Paying homage to the great EW&F with this cover, and they nailed it.
Wow... To say it's amazing would be an understatement! I've been a big fan of EWF since I was a kid and this is by far one of the best cover version !
I rarely expect perfection in anything . However, when a new production from "Leonid n Friends"pops up ..I know it's gonna be amazing !
How true. Perfection, indeed.
Mindblowing. Unbelievable.
Every single performer here is an artist ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful tribute to a great band. Well done, Leonid and Friends!
Saw E W & F Live in Mpls , MN This Summer : Great , & Love That I can hear & Watch L & F 's on CZcams ! ! !
This band is scary good. They can cover just about any song with perfection.
Production...harmonys...band arrangement unreal..Best version I've ever heard...top class beautiful people...Greetings from Ireland
I can binge play their music all day and not repeat a song.
@@timroden6617 they are a savage tight out of this world band...all the covers are amazing
Go to see them I did 2x awesome show
I love the energy. You could power a city. Amazing. 😎👍
Leonid, I lift my glass to you and the band. Na zdorov' ya!
5M views? This performance deserves at least 10M views!! The best-ever tribute to EWF and Morris White.
Exactly!! We have the same thoughts
Maurice White but yes true
Maurice White!
@@janisadams3802que
I think what amazes me most, is that they never seem to miss a note. Everything is perfect.
If they make a mistake they go to the Russian Front! 😊
This isn't done in one take, it's highly polished to where some would call it "over produced", but when one is looking for perfection this is how it's done.
It's highly unlikely the Saxophonist got the solo on first recording, it's possible that the solo could be pieced together from different attempts.
I am not insulting, some believe that Steely Dan is over produced and they're likely my favorite band.
This cover of EW&F, is mind blowing excellent and I loved it.
Cheers
@@moondawg3693 Their live recorded performances appear to often be just as good. They aren't set up as well to get the levels all exactly right, but the playing and singing definitely sounds right on target. Lots of rehearsals and attention to detail can do that. While most performers can't duplicate their studio perfection when performing live, the ones who can, reveal just how great they are. I know a lot of people LIKE hearing alternate takes, with wild solos stuck in, making the songs different versions with altered notes and timing and such, but I grew up with just radio and records, and fell in love with those songs played that way. So when I go to concerts and hear what would be considered altered versions which would have obviously not been up to quality of being good enough to record for posterity and sell, by the artist themselves, it's a disappointment. These folks are the real deal, and give us close to perfection performances. They're that good. At least from a non musician's ear, anyway.
@@moondawg3693 I’ve seen them in concert several times, and they can pull off this level of performance live, believe me. (Although they don’t tour with a full string section, to be clear). I agree, this most likely wasn’t recorded in one take, but rest assured, these are top notch musicians and performers.
@@howiemaclean5436 Siberia to be accurate.... just joking.
Сколько эмоций вложено всеми музыкантами в эту вещь!
Oh my God, you guys had me in tears this whole song I can’t believe you’re doing everything. I love such great music. I miss real music. Excellent job guys.
I closed my eyes, and just listened, sang along, yall didn't miss a beat, excellent job,
I think Maurice White is smiling down on this rendition of his hit. The harmonies are so good. And the horns punched. Not to mention that sweet sax riff. Well done Leonid and Friends.
My wife and I were fortunate to see them in norwalk CT last year. There are not enough superlatives. The best part is how much they love what they are doing.
@@tonyruggi6286 I have tickets to see them in June and am psyched. As a visual artist I have always been confused about the differences between art and music. If an artist copies a famous work it's considered a lesser thing even if it masterful. Which never seemed quite fair to me. Rock cover bands are generally considered lesser, as bands not creative or talented enough to be original. Leonid & Friends are a technical juggernaut in recreating these classic songs but the joy they express in playing and their palpable love of the music makes it a homage to the originals AND to the joy of performing together.
@@MrDarkMagnus I dont think I have ever seen people happier "working". they truly are artists in every sense of the word.
👍👍
I agree this is a wonderful cover of Earth, Wind & Fire
Holy... shit. What a cover. I´m speechless.
They absolutely knocke this one out of the park!! Excellent job!
Another home run from Leonid and his pals. They love these tunes as much as we on this side of the Atlantic. And it shows very clearly. So very welcome in today's mostly wasteland of what presents itself as music.
The perfection of this recording is impossible to put into words. I had actual goosebumps listening to this. Simply amazing.
Goosebumps and tears! This band is awesome!
My God, this is so incredibly good. I have tears of emotion and joy at the same time, with a sobbing lump in my throat. What a great, dignified, enchanting and EW&F honouring version. Guys, you're the bomb. Wonderful. Just wonderful. Unbelievable. Maurice White will be finger snapping in heaven singing along and applauding. Thank you for uploading
I just found this channel.... this is incredible... Russia and Ukraine singing together playing afro Americans song.....if our politicians can get together like this....what a beautiful world this would be.
Not only did you all do an incredible job, but this is a perfect example of what has been missing in contemporary music since those wonderful days-full orchestration as well as feeling. Well done everyone!
Sooooooooooooooooooooo true Joe, so true!
The music industry went down the crapper, decades ago. It hasn't been about the music for a long time. That's okay. I grew up in the 50's/60's/70's, when the music was real and I can make my own music!
How true that is, Joe. It's like an entire genre just vanished. Very sad. I'm 67 now and spend most of my music time listening to cover artists bringing back the music of my younger days.
I saw this group last week in Cleveland. What a powerhouse performance! They played and sang wickedly difficult music with a level of musicianship that was astonishing. The other thing coming off the stage was the pure joy they felt for the music the audience and the fact that they were Russians in America performing American music for appreciative American audiences. The love for great music is a strong love! Don't miss them the harmonies alone were worth the ticket price. I wanted to ask the band to back it up so I could listen to the harmonies in iso. Slamming these folks as a cover band Is exactly like calling the the Cleveland Orchestra "just some Beethoven cover band from East Cleveland".
I'm Russian. Thank you so much for such a review!
These people are not Russian, they are Ukrainian.
@@pepercapsicum510 I’m so saddened. Our wonderful friends in Russia blinded by the lies of Putin and his propaganda team. I pray that our fellow Russian friends realise the truth and remove 1) The Russian forces from Ukraine 2) Remove Putin.
Absolutely amazing wow!!!!!🇨🇦
Simply fantastic!!!
I can only imagine the hours spent rehearsing to reach that level of excellence. And yet everyone at the session appeared to be having a great time. Simply brilliant musicianship!!!
Oleg absolutely KILLED on that sax. He always does, but this was a stand-out performance if ever there was one. Congratulations!
Oleg is amazing...new born David Sanborn
@@karilamervo5343 + Dave Koz ! !
I can't believe how much time I spend DAILY watching their videos. There's always something new to notice.
Addictive ! !
Wow…I don’t know why I’m surprised…but I am. You remind Americans what great music is. Fantastic rendition. I saw Maurice, Phillip, Verdine and the rest of EWF while I stood on a metal chair in the LA forum in the ‘70s. You bring it back with your on flair. Thank you. (Now going to your next song!)
Greetings from the USA. This band never seizes to amaze me! They are absolutely FANTASTIC!
Absolutely!
The drummer Igor Zade is cool, calm & collected. Awesome job Igor.❤
He is friggin' amazing!
From his family name I assume he is Iranian descent
Igor is amazing. It's a joy to see a drummer whose play is so effortlessly solid.
Maravillosos, tengo 68años y me hace recordar mi juventud , estoy que retrocedo en el tiempo y me parece que tengo 18 años . Que grande esta musica . Saludos desde Peru
I think beside these perfect musicians is another genius you don't see the person who mix it to perfection !!!👌
You guys outdid yourselves! Don't ever stop making such beautiful music!
This is one of my favorite all time songs.
👍Kudos to the sax player. 🎷He NAILED it!
Don't be strangers. Send us more songs via CZcams. 😘
I played 30 years with a local horn band covering tunes from the 70’s-80’s. You guys make me really miss those days.
At that time I also played in a band and indeed : "those were the days my friend, we thought they'll never end...."
Danil killed the vocal lead!! Fantastic! All did a fantastic job! Leonid, great job as always!
I Love Danil, he is so spot on.
Ksenia sends shivers down my spine. Just an astounding performer among a cast of stars.
YES , Kesenia , Shivers ! !
Not only is a fantastic singer, but she to be in the top 10 most beautiful women in the world.