Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Take a Pebble (REACTION)
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And this was from their debut album, best debut album of all time
An EPIC performance: Keith Emerson's dazzling melodic themes frolicking over the keyboards like a fast-moving river over the rapids; Greg Lake's majestic vocals, rainbow-in-the-sky bass loops and full-of-sunshine acoustic guitar break; and Carl Palmer's flock-of-birds-on-the-wing flourishes, ruffles, and subtle cannon shots on percussion.
Keith Emerson, the piano player, is mostly self taught. He had some lessons as a kid.
The best rock keyboardist out there, imo
Leon Russell, Al Kooper, Fats Domino
He & Rick Wakeman certainly 👍
Absolutely, and don´t forget Jon Lord, Richard Wright and John Paul Jones when he wasn´t playing bass.
Nicky Hopkins was great too.
Yes so many good underrated keyboard players... but Keith was the best
How Keith Emerson made that sound of pebbles being thrown into water was he actually strumed the piano strings.
And the water drops during Greg’s guitar part was made on the Moog Modular
Pretty sure the water droplet sound is Carl Palmer's percussive work.
Pretty sure it’s the Moog. I heard it recreated by Tom Szakaly on his Modular.
Ah, I thought it was dulcimer.
At the beginning? No, pretty sure it's piano strings. We used to put objects (pencils, etc.) on my keyboard players strings as they kinda gave a 'harpsichord' effect.@@andrewk5710
These guys are amazing musicians. From The Beginning & Still You Turn Me On are must listens that really showcase their musicianship. I've been hoping you'd get to them & more Traffic since you are musicians yourselves.
Yes. And more Traffic, please!
ELP's first 5 LP's are brilliant. You should definitely hit Brain Salad Surgery & Tarkus
I prefer Trilogy and Brain Salad Surgery, but agree with the first 5
They ARE ALL BRILLIANT !!!. It is a matter of what you want to hear and mostly i prefer the 1st and BSS. But that does mean I don't like the others.; I just listen to them when I am in that mood.
Five classics in a row. Pictures at an Exhibition and Brain Salad Surgery are particularly potent. Side 1 of Tarkus is groundbreaking.
Okay. Let's do Trilogy, Tarkus, and Brain Salad Surgery. But you then have to add Welcome Back My Friends@@johndrx165
I agree the first 5 are amazing, I like cuts from all of them Brain Salad Surgery is my favorite album
Guys....this trio is the best of the best. ELP was beyond progressive. There's really no category for them.
3 incredible musicians. They were a marvel to watch live.
Keith Emerson is the piano player. He brought synthesizers into the mainstream.
Keith Emerson on keyboard Greg Lake on guitars, Carl palmer on percussion
And Greg Lake on vocals.
One of the best ELP songs and one of my all time favorites is From The Beginning. Highly recommend.
Guys - Please, more ELP, you will be amazed!! Their music is timeless! I've been listening to ELP since this album came out in '71 during my senior year in high school. Saw their Brain Salad Surgery tour in 1973. Among all the other live concerts I've seen since then (some 600+ including Yes, Genesis, Gentle Giant to name a few), ELP was magnificent, simply the best! Looking forward to viewing your ELP journey!! With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)
I've never heard this song before. How lovely to close my eyes and lean back to some relaxing good music.
No boundaries. So true. Completely missing in today's music.
Fabulous group. Keith Emerson was a keyboard genius. Hit their take on Aaron Copeland's "Fanfare for the Common Man". Emerson was classically trained, and they recorded a number of pieces rooted in classical. "Hoedown" would be another good one. "Lucky Man" was their biggest radio hit. Finding ELP is like finding Steely Dan or the Dead. So much good music.
Lucky Man was their radio hit which amazes me as it was written by Greg when he was twelve years old! They needed another song for the album. Greg mentioned that he had that song so Keith showed up and added some synth and they put it on the album. It's my least favorite of all their songs, but go figure it ends up being a hit!
Very easy to get lost in ELP's music. Some find it pretentious or self-indulgent. I think it's next level creative, performed by three of the best "rock" musicians ever.
Keith strumming the strings inside a grand piano. My fisrt concert in 1974. Epic!
Keith Emerson was a piano genius. He’s playing inside the piano at the beginning. ❤
This was ELP’s first album, it came out in 1971.
I was in high school at the time and I’m here to tell you that this record was single handedly responsible for turning just about every member of our school band into stoners.
LOL
Lol!....l love that , " class of 1975"🤟🎶
Correct@@gabrielvanhelsing8214
@@gabrielvanhelsing8214Their self titled first album was released in late 1970 in the U.K, and early 1971 in the U.S. (where I was at that time).
“Tarkus” was released worldwide in the summer of 1971.
Hear, Hear! A lot of serious psychedelics were consumed listening to this album. Meddle too...
Masterful Masterpiece .
Was routine and expected from this all timer Trio .
Pictures at an Exhibition is a live album by English progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in November 1971 on Island Records. It features the group's rock adaptation of Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky.
At the beginning, Keith is strumming the piano strings.
The jazzy section sounds kinda like Keith Jarrett to me.
Now you need to hear Keith Emerson playing synthesizer.
YES!!!! Been waiting on you guys to do EL&P!! Greg Lake has the most beautiful voice....you gotta do WORKS VOL 1 & 2
Saw them live twice. They were amazing. Their triple live album set Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends, Ladies and Gentlemen, Emerson Lake and Palmer is a classic. Carl Palmer's drum solo will blow your mind.
Three amazing musicians made some great classic prog albums, I've been listening to them since the early 70s.
Still remember the first time I listened to this album. ELP!
I absolutely love that you guys are getting back to Emerson Lake & Palmer! They are so dang talented and Keith Emerson is far and away the best keyboard player I have ever seen. I was fortunate to see them live 37 times and they were some of the best concerts of my life. Carl Palmer is an amazing drummer as well. I hope you will continue down the rabbit hole and do reactions to Karn Evil 9, Fanfare for the Common Man, and Knife Edge just to name a few classics. Thanks for getting back to ELP!
@69fogdog
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Greg Lake, the singer/bassist/guitarist, was on King Crimson's 1st album (or 2?) before joining ELP. Try 21st Century Schizoid Man from King Crimson sometime, with Greg Lake on it, you'll like that too. ELP is a deep well. So is King Crimson, probably 40ish year long career, through a lots of adventure and variations.
The intro was played from stroking the strings the a harp from inside of the piano.
Keith Emerson said (on a vid on here) when writing he always wanted to create an ‘effect.’ Saw them live early gigs can assure you even better live, long peefs. I try to create an effect with my artwork, inspired by Keith. Fan for 50 years.
Masterpiece.
Keith Emerson was a genius. Rest In Power. I can hear some McCoy Tyner in the jazzy parts
So many of the greatest works of our time would never see the light of day today, I fear. Nobody has the patience and are willing to put in the effort required to fully appreciate them. 18-20 minute songs just wouldn’t fly in today’s mainstream music. Your comment about “no boundaries” for music of the time was spot on! Keep digging with ELP, you’ve just scratched the surface!
The album that changed my life, musically. ELP immediately became my favorite group. And that never changed.
The musical genius behind the ivory keys is Keith Emerson. Great band, there concert performance was epic. And the were from the UK.
Keith Emerson from The Nice was the keyboardist, Greg Lake from King Crimson on bass, guitars, and voice, and Carl Palmer (not sure where he was before) on drums. All virtuosos. They can do classical, rock, jazz, folk and everything in between. Many of their themes are taken from classical pieces and expanded upon. Listen to this entire album, it was a revelation when it was first released. For more of the classical, listen to their variations on Moussorgski's Pictures from an Exhibition, a live album.
Carl was in "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown" and "Atomic Rooster".
Keith Emerson, the keyboardist was not classical trained. He took piano lessons starting at the age of 11 till the age of 18 from three old ladies that lived in the town he lived in. The lessons taught him to read music. His last piano teacher introduced him to classical composers, like Bach and Beethoven. Because he could read music, he was able to play classical music by reading the sheet music. However, from the very beginning, before beginning lessons, Keith Emerson's interest was in Jazz music and especially in improvisation by the pianist.
should a seen them .live...... I did... so feakin lucky.....in 73 Wichita Kansas...
Delicate complexity of this one is sooo good.
So before its time. Most of my life .
You gotta see kids react to this. Under 12. Tell them its called take a pebble. They play, listen, it was amazing to see what caught them they`d stop and dance. My own kods and daycare. I gave them early love of music! Cheers love seeing you experience it!
The individual play of each musician (showing out) is actually one of the defining factors in determining whether a piece of music is considered Progressive or not.
Phenomenal piece of art
Carl Palmer still tours with ELP. I saw them Nov 2022. I was 10-11 when I first heard this, still got a copy on CD, 50+ yrs later.
Scott Walker vibes here. "It's Raining Today." Then Emerson takes it to another dimension. The dude is a beast on keys.
Keith Emerson - piano and keyboards, Greg Lake - vocals, bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitar, Carl Palmer - drums and percussion
Saw them in '77. An unforgettable experience!
I just loved seeing you guys react to this great old song! Always a pleasure!
Guys, this is how it was in the 1970s. One minute you’re doing Progressive with Emerson Lake and Palmer, then Skynyrd hits you upside the head, then you crank out some Black Sabbath and you round it out with some Beatles. We had so much good music coming at us we didn’t know what to do. we just thought that’s the way it is but boy did things change.
Thanks for doing ELP. Keep up the excellent work fellas!! It is much appreciated 🙏 ❤
this track is dripping with quality... :)
I've been hoping you guys would get to them
Unbelievable trio
Gregg lake has an amazing voice
Keith Emerson..keyboards previously from the Nice
Gregg lake..vocals,bass,guitars...previously from King Crimson
Carl palmer..drums,percussion..previously from The Crazy world of Arthur Brown
I had the privilege of seeing them on the Brain Salad Surgery tour.
I went to an outdoor concert in 1970 to see Edgar Winter. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer were unknown. Their performances blew my mind. Keith Emerson was surrounded by keyboards and synthesizers. First time I ever saw or heard a synthesizer that I know of. How Keith Emerson can play 2 melodies at once is beyond me.
So many different influences all in one great track! Keith Emerson really was incredible. One of the best things about the UK musicians of the 1960s and 70s was that they were raised on a variety of styles and it all became a part of their distinct sound.
Of all the songs from ELP, this one is so reminiscent of singer Greg Lake's output with his previous band, King Crimson. KC's first album, In The Court of the Crimson King, is still considered to be one of the greatest debut albums from any band in the Rock era.
such amazing musicianship...just incredible
Goosebump starting @10:30, then 10:50
Keith Emerson Classically trained , took up Jazz organ when he he was 14. He was a leader with the Moog Synthesizer. and had an original 1968 Moog with the old fashioned tech of tubes and wires. He and Greg also wrote a lot of their own music and were tapped to write music for moves (Harry Potter is one) and video Games (Iron Man). You will have google a list.
One of my favorite keyboardists. Got to see them live, there's a tune where Keith starts throwing his piano around and plays it upside down while stabbing it with a knife. I think it's on youtube, can't remember which tune. They're all top shelf musicians!
I love that Emerson sneaks in a Bach invention during the solo.
Fastest drummer I have ever seen and the Best keyboard player ever!
Carl's hands are as fast as Buddy's.
When I was in sixth grade, we were assigned to find a section of a poem to submit to the class to analyze...I brought in the "Wear sadness on your shoulders like a worn-out overcoat/in pockets creased and tattered hang the rags of your hopes" portion of this. I had been listening to this album a lot and was fascinated by it. I got an A...Heh...There's a pretty cool clip of Keith Emerson playing a piano duet with Oscar Peterson czcams.com/video/ZvQIobg0BwU/video.html
For my sixth grade poetry book I included both “21st Century Schizoid Man” and “Epitaph” from King Crimson’s debut (also featuring Greg Lake on bass and vocals). It was a while ago, but I think I got am A, too.
Oh My God, you finally got to ELP!!!! I'm thrilled! You need to listen to From the Beginning, Tarkus, Knife Edge, actually any of their songs as they are all amazing! These three guys are so talented!! I hope you visit more of their catalog!
Thank you so much for doing ELP! I really enjoyed this reaction! I really hope you will re-visit this band! You will always be surprised! Looking forward to seeing your reactions to more of their music!! They are probably the most avant garde of all the prog bands. Very experimental. Tarkus and Trilogy you will hear various genres within those songs.
My favorite E, L &P song! Thanks...
This did this live in their first usa tour..beautiful
My favorite group of all time!
I remember singer Greg Lake saying he was going for a Nina Simone vibe in his vocal part on this one.
Highschool favorite of the ladies.
Once again you guys opened a whole 'nuther universe of progressive rock with ELP. OMG. I envy that you get to hear it all for the first time. Truly a life-changing band.
This is what true musicians sound like. ELP was head and shoulders above every other group... and they knew it and showed it. This isn't classic rock it's classical rock
From The Beginning on good
headphones is close to being in a euphoric state.
Unlike most rock bands with roots in the blues, Emerson (keyboards) and Lake (guitar and bass) were rock musicians rooted in the European musical tradition (what we call classical music). Emerson was also passionate about jazz and had a musical vision ahead of his time. Lake also had roots in English folk. For his part, Palmer (drums and percussion) is very versatile, rock, touches of jazz and classical music.
Saw them at OlympicStadium in Montreal with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra,along with 77,000 fans
This song, more than any other, shows me that The Nice was just a dress rehearsal for ELP. This is what The Nice was always missing: brilliant production values, a splendid singing voice, and wonderful original songwriting -- all 3 of those things provided by Greg Lake.
This is my shit right here.. Been listening to this and Brain Salad Surgery on vinyl since I was little
Emerson's piano work is a huge part of this, but very much (like the first one you did) a Greg Lake tour de force. Greg on vocals, bass, guitars, and autoharp.
Tree great musicians from tree incredible bands King Crimson Greg Lake , Keit Emerson from The Nice and Carl Palmer from Atomic Rooster
ELP, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, The Moody Blues. These are the early cornerstones of Prog rock. Carl Palmer on drums, Keith Emerson on keys and Greg Lake on vocals and bass. Their live performances are legendary, toggling back and forth between classical, jazz, country, rock. A three man band like no other. You should do a dive on these guys just as you have done on Steely Dan and Zep. The mastery of their craft will amaze you.
Watch their live concert videos, amazing !!
"Pirates" is magnificent - lyrics and melody. ELP is so good!
That beginning sound is Emerson strumming the strings of the Grand Piano while holding down the keys just enough to mute the strings...so in doing that he is thinking of the chord inside out(?). In other words the strings that sound are the ones he leaves free. If you are ever near a Grand try it. I witnessed this ELP tour. I wish I could remember it a bit better..LOL, But as they say....If you remember the 60's 70's then you weren't really there.😜😎
That was trippy and awesome. I have to listen to more now! Great reaction
The Barbarian was first song on album will blow you away
Thank you for the share…I heard an ELP song in a different way tonight. ❤
These guys were brilliant. Check out more.
Saw them first in 1971 - heard this live. Exceptional musicianship. Their best music is magnificent and their shows were fantastic.
If you liked Keith on piano wait till you hear him on organ. The harp sound in the beginning is him strumming the strings of the piano. Likewise there are many other experimental sounds come out of other keyboard and some great early Moog synthesizer work. They can rock too. Palmer is still drumming, but unfortunately we lost the other two.
I was stunned listening to this when it first came out when I was in high school in the early 70's. I don't know why You Tube won't let me give this a thumbs up. It deserves a double rating. ELP defines my musical consciousness to this day as it did in the mid 70's, and I'm 66. I played them for my piano playing jazz musician mother at this time and I truly schocked and impressed her. The piano playing genius is Keith Emerson, and my mom recognized it
All 3 are underrated , Carl Palmer is one of the very best drummers, Kieth Emerson one of these very best keyboardists , the vocals , acoustic/ electric guitar, bass playing of Greg Lake is amazing !
Love a great pianist. So many. Keith might be the best of them all.
Struck gold here, boys.
The Kings of Prog Rock
Saw them in the 70's live in Chicago...WOW! All superb musicians....Greg's Bass/Guitar/Voice & Curls Drumming, second to none and of course Keith....no one better.....experimental, creative, extremely fast .....smoking on keyboards.
🔥🔥🔥ELP 🔥🔥🔥
For whatever reason, music in the western world peaked in the early 1970s, and everyone was playing at the top of their heads.
Their self-titled debut was not an introduction so much as a kind of coronation: We are geniuses, hear us roar! The ideas and styles crammed into these six songs are at once staggering and overpowering, yet they manage to pull it off so that it never seems superfluous or overwrought. Adventurous, audacious, and, yes, at times pretentious, ELP threw down a gauntlet and, at their best, produced works that still sound miles ahead, in terms of musical proficiency, conception, and execution, of what just about any other rock band is capable of achieving. - PopMatters
This album is phenomenal.
He played the hell out of a Hammond B3 literally he did and was known to tear them up ..Bobby Whitlock would not even loan his B 3 when Emerson asked if he could borrow his .
Another Masterpiece...Kieth Emerson plucking the piano strings, such genius! You guys need to see this live from 1970! On youtube, Kieth is wearing a Space Suit, it's amazing- - - - FROM THE BEGINNING next please!
Enjoy your reactions. You guys get it.