In the Stone - Leonid & Friends (EW&F cover)

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2022
  • www.leonidandfriends.band/tour...
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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
    Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano, synthesizer, backing vocal
    Ksenya Buzina - backing vocal, shaker
    Vasily Akimov - claves, backing vocal
    Konstantin Kovachev - guitar
    Michael Puntov - synthesizer, backing vocal
    Andrey Zyl - trumpet
    Valery Martynov - trumpet
    Maxim Likhachev - trombone
    Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
    Artur Gilfanov - trombone
    Gleb Fedorov - trumpet
    Jacob Zakh - Rhodes piano
    Rei Frometa - conga
    Norlan Maturell Rodrigues - bongo
    Yunior Salvador Perez Espronseda - timbales
    Strings - Caro-Bass Orchestra
    Alexey Sedov & Kir Popov - video shooting
    Special thanks to
    CineLab SoundMix Studio and
    Gigant Record
    Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
    Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
    Данил Буранов - вокал
    Михаил Пунтов- синтезатор, бэк-вокал
    Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль, синтезатор, бэк-вокал
    Константин Ковачев - гитара
    Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал, шейкер
    Василий Акимов - клавес, бэк-вокал
    Андрей Зыль - труба
    Валерий Мартынов - труба
    Максим Лихачев - тромбон
    Олег Кудрявцев - тенор сакс
    Артур Гильфанов - тромбон
    Глеб Федоров - труба
    Яков Захваткин - Родес пиано
    Рей Фромета - конги
    Норлан Родригес - бонги
    Сальвадор Эспронседа - тимбалес
    Струнные - Каро-Басс Оркестр
    Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
    Особая благодарность студиям
    СинеЛаб СаундМикс и
    Гигант Рекорд
    If you would like to help support the band during these uneasy times, please click on the link below. We appreciate all of your help and support!
    www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...
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  • @LeonidVorobyevandfriends
    @LeonidVorobyevandfriends  Před 2 lety +243

    For a full touring schedule check the link below:
    leonidandfriends.band/tour.html

    • @ztoob8898
      @ztoob8898 Před 2 lety +12

      You guys are so great and so uplifting. I've been stuck mostly in bed for the past 10 weeks, with multiple back surgeries. To say you've brightened my day would be a gross understatement!

    • @joel1239871
      @joel1239871 Před 2 lety +5

      How can you tour? Your country is labeled an aggressor since it attacked Ukraine. I'm a fan, but you can't leave Russia currently because of this. Serge is Ukrainian and is fighting for his life right now. Please don't release any new music until the end of the war.

    • @braddarr4261
      @braddarr4261 Před 2 lety +9

      @@joel1239871 music transcends politics / country / war - thank god! Bring it on Leonid, we love you brother!

    • @DonDixit
      @DonDixit Před 2 lety +3

      Wish you all a save & successful US tour!!

    • @andyc7405
      @andyc7405 Před 2 lety

      @@ztoob8898 That was exactly how I ran across them, recovering from back surgery a year ago.

  • @dennycaneff1837
    @dennycaneff1837 Před 2 lety +1105

    Leonid deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping this music going during these difficult times between our countries . It’s nice to tune out what’s going on, thanks to his efforts.

    • @bartmulder6995
      @bartmulder6995 Před 2 lety +50

      I totally agree. Thank you Leonid, for keeping our countries together.

    • @VadimSax
      @VadimSax Před 2 lety +22

      @@bartmulder6995 музыка вне политики

    • @johnchilton3975
      @johnchilton3975 Před rokem +24

      Simply amazing... Absolutely incredible.

    • @oswaldocastro9591
      @oswaldocastro9591 Před rokem +15

      Yo también estoy sorprendido de que esté dando conciertos en US, gracias a Dios los quieren también bien ahí, sin excepcionales

    • @maurosuzuki8349
      @maurosuzuki8349 Před rokem +33

      Tottally beautifull .....sorry for say this.......these russian guys play better than EWF....!!!!!!

  • @TheTommybongos
    @TheTommybongos Před 2 lety +442

    I can see Maurice White smiling from above. He'd approved of this cracking rendition.

    • @fxrs1982
      @fxrs1982 Před 2 lety +11

      You are so right!! He would ❤️ it!!!

    • @themitsudas
      @themitsudas Před 2 lety +9

      Maurice would!

    • @nrutledge01
      @nrutledge01 Před 2 lety +17

      Absolutely. Made me tear up for a second. This song is EWF’s masterpiece, IMO. What a beautiful tribute.

    • @MrNathan791
      @MrNathan791 Před 2 lety +7

      Oh yes Maurice would. 4-sure.

    • @chriscooper7642
      @chriscooper7642 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes!! For sure! What a great tribute

  • @BKrieg8
    @BKrieg8 Před rokem +87

    Dude has a fantastic range. Literally has that smooth Maurice white voice and then slips right into the EWF high range like he’s right off their record. Entire band is fantastic.

  • @ryandhall
    @ryandhall Před rokem +357

    Amazing sound mix, killer arrangement, and absolutely impeccable musicianship. There's not a person in that room who isn't a world-class musician. But I want to single out that drummer. That dude is a machine! No matter what song you play, he's in a deep pocket. Igor is absolutely amazing.

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe Před rokem

      it appears Mr. Vorobyev enjoys being locked in with him

    • @beatles1141
      @beatles1141 Před 11 měsíci +16

      Incredible drummer.

    • @VladimirRevskiy
      @VladimirRevskiy Před 7 měsíci +3

      Драм машина!

    • @selmab6506
      @selmab6506 Před 4 měsíci

      So true!!! I keep watching him, it's just addictive watching him play his drum!!!

    • @ericelleboode7688
      @ericelleboode7688 Před 4 měsíci

      J'adore les cuivres comment ça pète bien

  • @daveburchfield9105
    @daveburchfield9105 Před 2 lety +516

    Pro musician and educator for over 50 years now, and this is so good, it brings tears, as many of your recordings in past have. We musicians are emotional about exceptional performances like that.

    • @fredherfst8148
      @fredherfst8148 Před 2 lety +34

      Very true. I get tears just watching this group, Jacob Collier, Stevie Wonder…
      Bass player here..harmonies are my stock and trade!

    • @ztoob8898
      @ztoob8898 Před 2 lety +28

      Keyboardist, here. I so would love to jam with these guys, if only I were in their league 😔
      And yeah, tears. Every time. So much talent, so much attention to detail. I like to let their music just wash over my soul.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 Před 2 lety +11

      Well said❣

    • @rickstadel5285
      @rickstadel5285 Před 2 lety +15

      Indeed! Tears . . and giddy, childlike laughter! I was so sure when this tune was out that I'd never hear it played better . . Now I have . . !

    • @johncarroll1403
      @johncarroll1403 Před 2 lety +10

      @@rickstadel5285 Yes Rick.... tears indeed. That's us singers/musicians for you.

  • @glennjelich3174
    @glennjelich3174 Před 2 lety +327

    Every aspect of this recording is perfection: musicians, vocals, arrangement, production...............Flawless. My compliments to you all.

    • @victorsalinas6354
      @victorsalinas6354 Před rokem +1

      Sres.comision organizadora del festival de la canción de Viña del mar debiesen traer este conjunto de fama mundial,y que tendría un éxito bárbaro ya que es transmitido por tv a muchos países,y no trayendo artistas rascas.

  • @peterd.9522
    @peterd.9522 Před rokem +206

    I must have listened to this 100 times by now. It’s absolutely flawless 🎉

    • @rabiaahmad2472
      @rabiaahmad2472 Před 9 měsíci +8

      me to

    • @Lucas-iv6ld
      @Lucas-iv6ld Před 7 měsíci +9

      me too, better than the original

    • @zagortenay114
      @zagortenay114 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Resuscita i defunti

    • @peterd.9522
      @peterd.9522 Před 3 měsíci

      @@zagortenay114 To resurrect the deceased is quite a dramatic description. It is also an extraordinarily beautiful phrase. 👌

    • @laurentlucchini9298
      @laurentlucchini9298 Před 3 měsíci +1

      In just one evening for me, yes 😂

  • @keemez
    @keemez Před rokem +69

    that horn section is absolutely spectacular- not one single iota of doubt about it

  • @lorennicholas562
    @lorennicholas562 Před 2 lety +261

    One of the things that makes L&F so unique is that there are about 30 musicians performing this song!!! Few bands worldwide ever assemble a group this large and diverse except for full orchestras! And I believe these are the best musicians in all of Russia! Bravo, Leonid! And may God give His safety and protection to Serge Tiagniryadno and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦!

    • @Inokea
      @Inokea Před 2 lety +20

      This kind of music can only be replicated properly with a full compliment of talented musicians. None of this midi and computer stuff, a bunch of highly talented people are needed to make this.

    • @slotcargene1
      @slotcargene1 Před rokem +4

      Hear! Hear!

    • @nilson5199
      @nilson5199 Před rokem +5

      Aqui do Brasil ouvindo e vendo pela 1 vez me sinto em êxtase ,parabéns pela performance em geral da banda ,vocais perfeitos e harmoniosos,cordas,metais,percusao,tudo perfeito. Parabéns aos irmãos russos que estes sim objetivam a paz e concórdia entre os povos.

    • @zagortenay114
      @zagortenay114 Před 3 měsíci

      E' una band.....

  • @felixkmgalanti9064
    @felixkmgalanti9064 Před 2 lety +75

    The #1 Tribute Band in the World, bar none! L&F!

  • @tom8660
    @tom8660 Před 4 měsíci +43

    Are you kidding me?? Incredible musicians!! Thanks for bringing the funk back. I miss it so much. EWF would be proud!

    • @dotlund1096
      @dotlund1096 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Welcome here! Many songs for you to catch up with! 😊. Go see them if you ever get the chance.

    • @dotlund1096
      @dotlund1096 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Also, check out their version of Fantasy. 👍

    • @thomassalvador46
      @thomassalvador46 Před 4 měsíci

      I was lucky enough to see them in person in the fall of 2022.@@dotlund1096

    • @kurstina9349
      @kurstina9349 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Right! They'd be impressed!❤❤❤

  • @MrMuchachos75
    @MrMuchachos75 Před 4 měsíci +21

    Cmon man. These guys are something
    Incredible

  • @deeglencairn2598
    @deeglencairn2598 Před 2 lety +250

    listening to this with headphones is a sonic experience, every instrument and vocal combination is crystal clear 👌

    • @d.e.b.b5788
      @d.e.b.b5788 Před rokem +4

      It's pretty good with Klipschorns, too!

    • @polyscroll
      @polyscroll Před rokem +3

      @@d.e.b.b5788 I could only dream of having a pair of those!

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 Před rokem +3

      They're pure joy and Flawless!!

    • @JMrealgamer
      @JMrealgamer Před rokem +7

      Headphones is always the best way! Yes!

    • @kennybrydges2429
      @kennybrydges2429 Před rokem +3

      @@JMrealgamer headphones for sure..thats the best cover ive heard playing that song.. Brilliant.. 👏👏👏

  • @kevinvitale8980
    @kevinvitale8980 Před 2 lety +192

    I automatically give a thumbs up for Leonid and Friends… never, ever disappoints. In fact makes my day that much better.

  • @johnpendlington5502
    @johnpendlington5502 Před rokem +77

    This is my favorite piece from Earth Wind and Fire....
    And they perform it so well...!!!! Damned....!!!!!
    It's amazing...!!!!
    Congratulations to you all...!!!!

  • @joseflumelsky7212
    @joseflumelsky7212 Před 14 dny +5

    Всем большой привет и наилучшие пожелания из Израиля! Только 3 дня назад открыл для себя эту группу. Шедевр! Я уроженец России и бывший музыкант, трубач. Идеальное исполнение объясняется тем что все участники этой группы являются воспитанниками " Русской" культуры и музыкальной академии. А это очень много во все времена!

  • @lachdave1
    @lachdave1 Před 2 lety +166

    I just LOVE Leonid and Friends. The combination of voices and instruments is exceptional...Keep it up...LOVE your music.

  • @pinchaa64
    @pinchaa64 Před 2 lety +37

    Ksenia Buzina ,what a Singer!! What a Voice!! What a woman!! Love her!!

    • @davebarrette5674
      @davebarrette5674 Před rokem +4

      I met her after the show in Buffalo. She is such a sweet person and the definition of humble

    • @pinchaa64
      @pinchaa64 Před rokem +1

      @@davebarrette5674 oh my good!! Love her tio só much

    • @rickmcquillis6626
      @rickmcquillis6626 Před 7 měsíci

      Me too, I love her ❤️😍

    • @laurentlucchini9298
      @laurentlucchini9298 Před 3 měsíci

      Quite true, she's really fascinating

  • @brinsonopinion
    @brinsonopinion Před 9 měsíci +63

    I'm just floored. I've never heard this song performed so beautifully and perfectly by anyone other than EWF. And the lead singer!?!?! I haven't heard a voice like that come out of a man who looks like him since Rick Astley (that's a compliment)!!!

  • @woodentulike2no
    @woodentulike2no Před rokem +50

    How anyone can be in the same room as Ksenia and not be in absolute AWE of her Beauty and Talent is beyond me. I am her biggest fan in Texas!💖🌹

  • @harrieindewarrie2448
    @harrieindewarrie2448 Před rokem +145

    I've never heard a cover that is soo spot on as this.....absolutely jaw dropping.

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 Před 2 lety +82

    Wow this band is unbelievable. So much here, strings, horns, percussion, keys, guitar & fantastic vocals.

  • @utexasnurse
    @utexasnurse Před 11 měsíci +26

    OMG! Maurice White is smiling down on you! Danil Buranov, you sound EXACTLY like Maurice...amazing!

  • @michaelricks2618
    @michaelricks2618 Před rokem +55

    I can't believe what I am hearing is damn good and fresh. I hear every instrument and the melodies are so rich and multi-layered. Volcals are clear and true to Maurice and Phillip Bailey's original. "Never you'll be alone. Forever my daring true love is written in the stone."

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Yes it’s like being with them listening Live😂❤

    • @sunnyphillips6508
      @sunnyphillips6508 Před 5 měsíci +1

      You said it! These people are motivated by Love. Love of the music. I love each one for their amazing souls. Humanity’s best.

  • @tomascupas2731
    @tomascupas2731 Před 2 lety +94

    This was off the hook. Tight and clean and the vocals at another level. Great horn sction. Th string section classy and spot on. So much soul.
    I´m still dancing.

  • @clydewilliams6574
    @clydewilliams6574 Před 2 lety +150

    One of, if not the best cover groups I've ever heard. The vocals and musicianship, is second to none. Bravo.Bravo!

    • @andyyoung814
      @andyyoung814 Před rokem +2

      They’re THE best! X

    • @t210fun9
      @t210fun9 Před rokem +2

      They are unbelievably talented.

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 Před rokem +3

      Absolutely correct!! Love this group. Fabulous!

    • @davebarrette5674
      @davebarrette5674 Před rokem +2

      I saw them play in Buffalo in July. Their shows are unbelievable. If you get the chance to see them don't let it pass you by

    • @donnagilligan2905
      @donnagilligan2905 Před rokem

      @@davebarrette5674 Lucky You.

  • @peterd.9522
    @peterd.9522 Před 11 měsíci +23

    At 3:15-3:19 when the trumpet player spins his horn 360 degrees it’s just one more detail that makes the entire performance so great🎉

  • @marcellogarcia4702
    @marcellogarcia4702 Před 10 měsíci +60

    SIMPLY SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THIS WONDERFUL BAND EWF !! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!👏👏

    • @MonicaMello-oj2nf
      @MonicaMello-oj2nf Před 9 měsíci +1

      ❤🎉

    • @mariafranciscafran2253
      @mariafranciscafran2253 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Maravilhosos, sensacionais, de arrepiar! Eu que sou contemporânea do EWF desde os anos 80, tocam como o original ...........Sucesso queridos!

  • @justifiedlife1595
    @justifiedlife1595 Před 2 lety +52

    The more I watch this, and it's been about 15 times now, the more I enjoy the human part. The violinist swaying on first refrain, the timbale player smiling in the beginning, the conga player with sheer delight on his face, Leonid with big smile... singers with huge smiles, even drummer smiling. Man, ...I guess I can't think of any thing else that would bring me such joy than playing this positve, upbet song with a huge group of my fellow musicians, and humans.

  • @PuuvillaneMats
    @PuuvillaneMats Před rokem +123

    When this song was first released the entire album 'I Am' sounded like one big production miracle. The best example of high level studio production - how different elements were mixed together, lot of material, many pro musicians involved. But ... can You find any video where EW&F did the song live like it sounds here played by russian group of musicians ... ? Never ever. EW&F had always too limited staff on stage to replicate the power and detail-rich sound of the original recording. We've heard different versions of this song with epic intro arranged for bigband, marchband, symphony orchestra or just band with synthesized string & brass section ... but never as it sounded originally on 'I Am'. Now it's done ... by group of russian musicians. And it sounds fantastic. Thank You Leonid & Friends - You're pointing out that music connects people all around the world.

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 Před rokem +5

      An album that was perfect. Not a bad tune on it. EWF's best album.

    • @mariopinho6549
      @mariopinho6549 Před rokem

      Spot on

    • @davidmalik9821
      @davidmalik9821 Před rokem +2

      Really, that is true BUT that SHOULD NOT be a slight to EWF. Why? Because you could say the same about all of Steely Dan stuff AND I love both. I have seen EWF in concert and still it remains perhaps my favorite live concert ever. It was at William and Mary College late seventies. I absolutely did not like the song "Boogie Wonderland" BUT did reconsider it after seeing them perform it live. BTW, as much as I like recording and live there are times when the live version surpasses the recorded one BUT very few times, IMHO.

    • @pikinjazz2275
      @pikinjazz2275 Před rokem

      😘

    • @pikinjazz2275
      @pikinjazz2275 Před rokem

      @@adotintheshark4848 ya

  • @altonbradley717
    @altonbradley717 Před rokem +27

    To the very gifted and often overlooked Igor Dzhaved-Zade: you are a frickin' human metronome my friend, a true Swiss watch of a drummer. You are the glue that holds everything else together. Many, many thanks to a fine musician!

  • @judywright4263
    @judywright4263 Před 15 dny +2

    Other than EW&F, one of the best I have ever heard. Leonid and Friends did their thing...love it!

  • @denniswilson5384
    @denniswilson5384 Před 2 lety +127

    I knew this was going to be exceptional even before listening to the whole thing, and it definitely is. It's fantastic.

  • @luzzandi
    @luzzandi Před 2 lety +49

    When Danil starts to sing, i get goosebumps over and over! Great! Magic! Horn section... no words..!!!

  • @stanleyhickley7729
    @stanleyhickley7729 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Watching and listening from Cape Town, South Africa, wow,wow wow, unbelievable, I'm 72 years and I grew up with the music of EWF and Chicago, Carpenters etc, but you are without any doubt the greatest tribute band I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of listening to, I'm blown away, and your female vocalist has to be one of the world's most beautiful women,Ksenia, wow, thank you so much for the joy you bring through your music, peace and blessings.

  • @johnuruski651
    @johnuruski651 Před 4 měsíci +7

    As much as i love our USA, Snarky Puppy….. These guys are a close second, or make that first!! It’s unbelievable not just the pure talent but whoever is in charge to mic 30 tracks and mix them perfectly deserves an award in his own right. The celebration of music in Humanity has no borders or boundaries… Its the pure love of music combined with the Human Spirit that is one of the greatest gifts God has given us as Humans. This is a direct result of what can be accomplished…. Long live Music and those who not only enrich themselves by performing and playing but all of us who receive the beauty and power music holds to make our lives better and our spirit whole.🎶❤️🎶❤️!!

  • @sovereignentity4924
    @sovereignentity4924 Před 2 lety +120

    For a group of Slavic/ Russian European people's to come together during this time of conflict in itself is something special to behold..! 🙏☝️
    But for this same group of people's to pull-off the Greatest Cover of one the most complex arrangements , song / piece , IN THE STONE...
    From the absolute best ..!
    ALL BLACK MEMBER BAND
    ( EARTH , WIND & 🔥 FIRE )
    Is simply beyond words..!
    You people are all simply amazingly talented ..!
    From TOP to BOTTOM
    From beginning to end every note was hit on 🎯 point..!
    I grew up as a DJ in the U.S. and had followed this band from it's inception...
    Maurice White would be proud of this Cover of this Timeless , Master Piece...🙏
    Thank you to all members of your band and in particular those behind the arrangements...!
    Wow..! 👍👌 😊 ❤️ 🙏

    • @tractordave9300
      @tractordave9300 Před rokem +1

      Bravo! EWF we’re absolutely unique and this is a fantastic tribute.

    • @jbmorgan57
      @jbmorgan57 Před rokem +1

      They're guitarist isn't black though. And why should it matter? Race has nothing to do with anything dude.

    • @eagleman3624
      @eagleman3624 Před rokem +2

      Truly this band in any of their endeavors transcend race and absolutely put the music center stage and it shows!!

    • @sovereignentity4924
      @sovereignentity4924 Před rokem +3

      @@jbmorgan57
      You must mean NATION/CULTURE not RACE... 🤔
      I know what I mean and I mean what I say DUDE..🙄
      If it did not matter as you say , then you would not being enjoying this unique BLACK CULTURAL SOUND...
      Nothing wrong with pointing out the uniqueness of a NATION & CULTURE...
      And I am not referring to
      " A COUNTRY " ...
      Every NATION/CULTURE of People's contribute to a very specific and unique sound/ stamp...
      I am a professional DJ and come from a long line of MUSICIANS & COMPOSERS...
      Everything MATTERS..!

    • @jbmorgan57
      @jbmorgan57 Před rokem +2

      @@sovereignentity4924 Well I'm an actual musician and you're insane.

  • @thomasoakes1794
    @thomasoakes1794 Před 2 lety +18

    Maurice White is smiling down from Heaven.....absolute perfection!!!

  • @kerryaguilar1578
    @kerryaguilar1578 Před rokem +22

    I have been watching Leonid and Friends for the past two weeks. Thank you Leonid and Friends for the joy and happiness your music has provided. EW&F is my all time favourite band! I could listen to you all day.

  • @snocast
    @snocast Před 11 měsíci +16

    I'm obsessed with your sound and performances... you all look fun to look at... very uplifting because you sound amazing with your high quality musical talents 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @christophew1335
    @christophew1335 Před 2 lety +48

    That was off the charts! I've run out of superlatives for Leonid and friends. Superbly orchestrated and performed as per usual..

    • @tigger4731
      @tigger4731 Před 2 lety

      I know right? Haha ha ha...
      Time to start our own dictionary! 😉👍

  • @williamclemons3257
    @williamclemons3257 Před 2 lety +10

    Maurice White would be proud. I have been a EW&F fan as long as I can remember and this rendition was absolutely gorgeous.

  • @gilbertoblanco5215
    @gilbertoblanco5215 Před rokem +11

    As long as science does not discover a means of transport to take us to the past, the only means will continue to be music, In the Stone - Leonid & Friends , is one of those songs that makes us travel in the time machine of good memories...

  • @erik1836
    @erik1836 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Watching Leonid and Friends is a joyful, wonderful experience. The joy of them working and playing together just flows out of the screen as they perform. What a wonderful accomplishment they have all brought into being! Hard not to smile and feel happy watching them.

  • @jackmiller7220
    @jackmiller7220 Před rokem +23

    This group is wonderful. The world needs so much more of this... Awesome

  • @curiousnomad
    @curiousnomad Před 2 lety +31

    Along with the incredible musicianship and performance, what strikes me is the joy they bring to just playing the music.

  • @johndonald9692
    @johndonald9692 Před rokem +8

    I'm spellbound by what this band do. It's 2am here and I have listened to everything they've recorded six or seven times. Music is the answer. ONE LOVE!

  • @MsSandroRocha
    @MsSandroRocha Před 9 měsíci +16

    Simply spectacular!!!! What an amazing tribute!!! What a wonderful band!!!! Spectacular vocalists, sensational strings and brass...... everything was explendido!!!!! I dare say, "The best and most spectacular cover ever made of this classic of world music!!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this work of art!??? Thank you for making me listen to this song more than 50 times!! !! Stupendous!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @TudorSmith
    @TudorSmith Před 2 lety +31

    Amazing. Well done everyone. 1:45 and I get goosebumps. I know therefore how good this is.

  • @dogs4399
    @dogs4399 Před 2 lety +19

    I absolutely LOVE that L&F has been moving beyond the Chicago songbook now into TOP and EWF. This cover, IMHO, is perfection! Daniel's vocal timbre and inflection capture Maurice's, and the vocal harmonies are a joy to listen to! T-I-I-I-I-I-ght horn section (as always), rhythm section is spot-on, the Latin percussion section added extra SPICE, the strings made it sound lush and classy, and everyone clearly was having the time of their lives playing this classic hit together in the studio. These days, we in the West need to see Russians like this.

  • @gregoryangansr4380
    @gregoryangansr4380 Před měsícem +4

    These musicians are world class🙌. The pianist is outstanding with his solo rifts…. I can listen to this music all day. Ang akong mga igsoon diha sa Mindanao, Salamat Kaayo sa inyong music. 🙌👏👏

  • @reactorrnov
    @reactorrnov Před měsícem +4

    Вот, что даёт силы жить и творить! Спасибо вам, ребята!

  • @davidroman1412
    @davidroman1412 Před 2 lety +44

    That was a awesome rendition. The whole group has so much energy. Just makes the music and singing so much more powerful. Well done to all.

  • @artnoxon2841
    @artnoxon2841 Před 2 lety +52

    Awesome cover of one of EW&F's most overlooked songs !! You guys are brilliant !!

    • @JappaKneads
      @JappaKneads Před 2 lety

      overlooked?????????

    • @olu7116
      @olu7116 Před 2 lety +2

      It's never overlooked! Every school marching band plays this and more

  • @Derek-On-Bass
    @Derek-On-Bass Před 18 dny +1

    Returning to this one I haven't heard for awhile. Friggin hell the subtle, and occassionally not, arrangement changes and flourishes kill me. How do you change a classic EW&F song and not lose any of the awe and groove. As usual pure love and talent apparent in everyone... especially with Leonid popping the bass line.

  • @jeff1310
    @jeff1310 Před rokem +26

    Fantastic this is as close as you can get to the real thing.
    I’ve listened to this song for more years than I care to mention. Hundreds of times over and I was gobsmacked after listening to this song by you guys.
    Well done and keep up the good work.

  • @frankvucolo6249
    @frankvucolo6249 Před 2 lety +23

    Wow! More horns, more percussion and Mr Guitar has gotten more animated and engaged - I think I saw him smile a couple times :) So good to see. Gotta say though that having Serge missing broke my heart. Can only imagine what he is going through right now. Thoughts and prayers…

    • @Betterifitsfree
      @Betterifitsfree Před 2 lety +2

      Heartfelt hopes that things can soon get back to the way things once were.

    • @lisaalexander7893
      @lisaalexander7893 Před 2 lety

      This is astounding

    • @user-su7bv5lu1t
      @user-su7bv5lu1t Před 2 lety

      What happened to Serge?

    • @Betterifitsfree
      @Betterifitsfree Před 2 lety +1

      @@user-su7bv5lu1t He is from Ukrainia and left the band to go home to help his country.

  • @Alaska_Engineer
    @Alaska_Engineer Před 2 lety +21

    Once again you’ve knocked it out of the park BUT it’s sad that the “old members” we’ve grown to love appear to be disappearing.

    • @lauradavis3630
      @lauradavis3630 Před 2 lety

      oh say it isnt so old does not age when music is made and shared if the new ones need spots to play start another group

  • @pamelastevens5000
    @pamelastevens5000 Před měsícem +4

    What! My hair is on Fire! Outstanding !!!

  • @user-gt8mn4vq9q
    @user-gt8mn4vq9q Před 5 měsíci +12

    完成度高い!演奏者の笑顔が最高だね😃ありがとう!

  • @philjones6025
    @philjones6025 Před 2 lety +74

    In these difficult times, its a credit to you guys to see something good coming out of Russia, the world is watching your country... Fantastic performance, one of my favourite tracks ever. well done! Please keep them coming

    • @ErkkiSutela
      @ErkkiSutela Před 2 lety +6

      Make music, not War. Slava Ukraini!

    • @kisseljman1
      @kisseljman1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ErkkiSutela Yep, viva Russia !

    • @mdelaubergine8930
      @mdelaubergine8930 Před rokem +2

      Now let's see something this good come out of the west. For a change. Stop blaming Russia for everything. There is nothing lily-white and blameless about the US, the UK or the west. Not even remotely. Not for a moment. These people are our Russian and Ukrainian brothers and sisters and you have a lot more in common with them than you do with anyone in any western government. They're brilliant. Bless them. (This comment from an American.)

    • @philjones6025
      @philjones6025 Před rokem

      @@mdelaubergine8930 I think you need to re read the original comment. The post simply tried to complement the great performance!! You are over reading the post and trying to make some kind of political statement..

    • @ohger1
      @ohger1 Před rokem

      Sad to say, Putin has made the world absolutely hate and distrust Russia again. I honestly don't know if they can ever recover from this - at the minimum Putin has set Russia back another 40 years. I would be surprised if Leonid and Friends don't move to the west permanently before the iron curtain goes up again.

  • @user-gm8de9cz5h
    @user-gm8de9cz5h Před 2 lety +280

    hope Serge will back and peace finally come, Viva Ukraine

    • @grovervansesamstraat
      @grovervansesamstraat Před 2 lety +24

      Totally agree! Great performance, but I miss Serge. Greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @artistaloca4
      @artistaloca4 Před 2 lety +2

      Micheal is ABFAB❣💖😍🌹

    • @benarmentano3799
      @benarmentano3799 Před 2 lety +8

      Serge ISN'T coming back- he left the band BEFORE the war in Ukraine...

    • @ejb7969
      @ejb7969 Před 2 lety +4

      Different Serge. The guitar-playing vocalist left the band last year.
      If you're referring to the Serge who appeared in all the videos remotely from Kyiv, then please provide evidence.

    • @brentgindelberger8851
      @brentgindelberger8851 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ejb7969 The guitar-playing vocalist was Sergey Kashirin and he did indeed leave the band last year. As for Serge T., who is in Ukraine, he has on more than one occasion during his daily videos indicated that he is no longer a member of the band.

  • @ramoroso2
    @ramoroso2 Před 6 měsíci +6

    This is truly "badass" I can't stop watching this. I am really addicted to this video. I need help! Maybe I should go to meetings to get help!

    • @hughbarton5743
      @hughbarton5743 Před 16 dny

      Don't worry.
      Play more music. Loud as you want. You'll be fine.
      Your health permitting, get up. Get out the chair. Then dance. Until you are too tired. Relax, have cocktail....
      Rinse.
      Repeat.

  • @marwannadar133
    @marwannadar133 Před rokem +12

    Almost each member of this band is given a chance to expose his or her talent thanks to video effects. The synergy between listening and watching is perfect. Keep on doing this. Well done.

  • @paulscire5763
    @paulscire5763 Před 2 lety +12

    This band NEVER disappoints. Every cover is masterful.

  • @kevinsampels6151
    @kevinsampels6151 Před 2 lety +37

    So unbelievably tight...sends chills up and down my spine. CANNOT WAIT to see you guys in Cincy...thanks for all you do for us true music lovers!!

  • @jcotrone
    @jcotrone Před 11 měsíci +5

    Who says there is not a lot young people talent nowdays? This group nails several different covers!

  • @markmartinez4769
    @markmartinez4769 Před rokem +7

    This is the world's best cover band. They have elevated the art of covering songs to a level never before seen. Amazing!

  • @greggclarke4080
    @greggclarke4080 Před rokem +10

    Where have you been all of my life L&F! What a happy gang of joyful musicians. Love, love, love what you do. Thank You for your amazing music and presentation. Strength to you all.

  • @user-po3kl2nt2y
    @user-po3kl2nt2y Před rokem +28

    かなり本格的に、ち密なサウンドになって非常
    に完成度の高いもの仕上げてますね、ここまで
    音量音質が整ったin the stoneのアレンジははじめて聞きました。cover以上ですよね!

  • @jhyacinth
    @jhyacinth Před 7 měsíci +6

    Amazing players, amazing arrangement, give the drummer some!

  • @garyt2319
    @garyt2319 Před 7 dny

    I have seen EW&F more times then I can count it was my favorite band growing up and I always thought they should open the show with this song. Those horns just wake you up and you know something is about to go down. This is by far the best cover I have heard. Well done L&F

  • @williamstdog9
    @williamstdog9 Před 2 lety +22

    THESE are the Russians everyone loves ♥️👏👏👏👍 Uniting the 🌎 through beautiful music ☺️ May God be with the unfortunate CITIZENS on BOTH sides of the conflict who are innocently caught in the crossfire, and whose leaders make decisions that are outside of their control 😔🙏

  • @Siberianprose
    @Siberianprose Před rokem +20

    Дорогие друзья. Слушаю вас много лет и бесконечно благодарен за огромное эстетическое удовольствие, которое вы дарите при встрече с музыкой. Желаю вам всем огромных успехов и новых творческих находок. Очень надеюсь, что и прекрасный вокалист Сергей Тягнирядно вновь скоро присоединится к вам ибо музыка не имеет государственных границ и геополитических интересов. Она просто прекрасная музыка. Всем вам крепкого здоровья и долгого творчества.

    • @pepercapsicum510
      @pepercapsicum510 Před rokem +4

      Да, Сергей великолепный голос!

  • @frankfrombrooklyn1827
    @frankfrombrooklyn1827 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Much younger people performing older music flawlessly! Love it!

  • @josevi5835
    @josevi5835 Před rokem +6

    This rendition is pure gold. The arrangement, sound engineering and musicianship are stunning. I am a fan of EW&F and Maurice White is for sure enjoying your music from heaven. I also makes me confirm how complex and elaborated are EW&F tunes.

  • @ijerryhale
    @ijerryhale Před 2 lety +12

    As has already been noted here Leonid & Friends never disappoints and there's an energy that glues you to the screen when it's playing. All of you please take another bow!

  • @Beauty-and-the-Dia-betes
    @Beauty-and-the-Dia-betes Před rokem +10

    Leonid & Friends is one of those rare bands that sound even better in person. I saw them in concert this past Friday (7/8/22) they are so good!

  • @catherinecrouch9423
    @catherinecrouch9423 Před měsícem +3

    What an amazing cover of the EWF classic!!

  • @anneveyssi2375
    @anneveyssi2375 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Sacrée bonne dynamique qui nous élève dans une allégresse certaine🍾🎊🙏💖

  • @bobbsaunders
    @bobbsaunders Před 2 lety +8

    Wow, big, no huuge, tight, funky, silky smooth and soulfull. And those horn stabs….just get better and better. Leonid, you are a pop master. You have elevated tribute to near the top of the heap.

  • @timelesspoprocksoul
    @timelesspoprocksoul Před 2 lety +58

    Pure genius. First there’s Leonid’s perfect transcription. Those horns! Those strings! That percussion! Nailed the lead AND the bg vocals! The rhythm section ridiculously tight as always! How do you improve on a classic?!

  • @KDCobb
    @KDCobb Před 4 měsíci +3

    I was really hoping that Leonid would do some EWF--and here it is. Wonderful!

  • @ArhiPetrovich
    @ArhiPetrovich Před 2 lety +44

    Ну чуваки,так нельзя….играть и петь лучше EWF!!!😁.Просто кайф,и аранжировка,и техника,и звук,и вокал!!!Так держать,Chicago переиграли,теперь можно и EWF!!!!Спасибо за эмоции!)

  • @markbond2539
    @markbond2539 Před 2 lety +19

    Fabulous! I love the new lead vocalist, his voice is spot on for this song- good call! That is some serious mixing too-HOW?!

    • @vlada
      @vlada Před 2 lety +3

      True. Their mixes are exceptional.

  • @anneveyssi2375
    @anneveyssi2375 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Whaouuuu quelle merveille!!!!!!👏💝

  • @thedailyremedy968
    @thedailyremedy968 Před 11 měsíci +6

    This is Pure joy and awesomeness!

  • @Benisuber1
    @Benisuber1 Před 2 lety +18

    I've been waiting for this song - such an incredible groove and the vamp at the end is off the charts!
    Leonid and Friends do it again!

  • @carolabrito8305
    @carolabrito8305 Před 2 lety +16

    Buena música.. Saludos desde Venezuela.... Los Amo.

  • @squirrelattackspidy
    @squirrelattackspidy Před rokem +4

    Words can't adequately describe just how much I love listening to this group. They are incredible. Like nothing I've heard before.

  • @heavyweather4893
    @heavyweather4893 Před 14 dny +1

    Wonderful, great cover band, Earth Wind and Fire probably the best musical band ever !

  • @cambsflyer42
    @cambsflyer42 Před 2 lety +29

    That has to be the most perfect cover of any song.
    The Latin percussion, horn and vocal compressions, all flawless, and as a massive EW&F fan, you guys have done the origional proud.

  • @elenaterskova6422
    @elenaterskova6422 Před 2 lety +24

    Это здорово!!! Динамично! Позитивно!
    Молодцы!
    Леонид! Поздравляю!
    Всех музыкантов поздравляю!
    Высочайший уровень!!!!

  • @AmericanHeathenREDUX
    @AmericanHeathenREDUX Před 2 měsíci +2

    Phenomenal musicianship, outstanding performances, and incredible people! My wife and I have purchased front row tickets for Orlando in April! It’ll be our very first LIVE show! We can’t wait! 😊

  • @moscowyellowtaxi4778

    Круто!!!
    Бас, духовая группа, голоса. Не знаю. Трудно кого-то выделить. Никого не хочу упустить.
    Вкусно!
    Достойно!

  • @sydviscous7006
    @sydviscous7006 Před 2 lety +16

    Great performance as usual, but would love to see them do more Steely Dan. They knocked "My Old School" out of the park, then left us hanging. I'd love to see them do "The Caves of Altamira".

  • @paulatristan8189
    @paulatristan8189 Před 2 lety +26

    Well damn ! this was so great 😃👍🏼🎉 I didn't expect this song but it's a great one and very well done by Lenoid&Friends 👍🏼🔥song was fire🎉

  • @chunkie412
    @chunkie412 Před rokem +2

    I keep coming back to this it's superb

  • @tamarjgenti1193
    @tamarjgenti1193 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Bravo ,Bravo, Bravo Leonid and Friends!👏