The best keyboard player for you ?
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Topic: The best keyboard player for you ?
Posted By: Titan
Subject: The best keyboard player for you ?
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:07
Which of these keyboard players is your favourite ? 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:08
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What's this wind up night?
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Posted By: Hierophant
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:08
| Wakeman will always be a madman on the keyboard. |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:10
wow i didnt except replies so quickly 
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Posted By: Vegetableman
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:10
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Out of these guys, Tony Banks. I also really like Flavio Premoli,
Cyrille Verdeaux, Jurgen Fritz, Kerry Minnear, and Thomas Johnson.
------------- "Mister Fripp, your music is quite different than everything else out there. In one word, how would you describe it?" "Progressive.... yeah, that's it..." |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:12
| Missing: Kit Watkins, Eddie Jobson, Jens Johansson, Jan Hammer, Shirley Partridge..... |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:16
| i know there are many good keyboard players, these are only examples, so you should chose your favourite of them, but your number one could be another keyboardist. - oh sorry for my english |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:18
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i know that Wakeman is keyboard god, in the technical view surely. And so what about: Banks - Emerson - Orford: in the technical view ? what do you think ? |
Posted By: Yams
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:34
| Emerson is like the Gilmour of the keyboard world. Wakeman is like the Fripp of the keyboard world, a lot more subtle than Emerson, but a genius nonetheless. |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:41
| yams: exists anyone better than Wakeman ever ? |
Posted By: elpprogster
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:42
| And nobody mentions Mr Patrick Moraz? |
Posted By: The Hemulen
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 18:55
| Once more this topic appears. Once more Kerry Minnear is ignored. |
Posted By: Titan
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 19:28
| yeah Gentle Giant´s keyboarder, as i said, there are many good players, these were only examples. |
Posted By: Ben2112
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 19:39
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I'll bite. Tony Banks. Sure, Wakeman & Emerson might be flashier, but Tony never fails to move me with his keyboard parts. A master of moods and atmospheres. |
Posted By: maani
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 19:44
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Ben: I'm with you: Banks is "classier" than Wakeman or Emerson, if not technically as proficient. Though I must say, Tony Kaye is perhaps the most underrated of the group listed. Also, I'm with Vegetableman on Kerry Minnear... Peace. |
Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 21:26
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keith emerson
but my all-time favorite one is eddie jobson ------------- [HEADPINS - LINE OF FIRE: THE RECORD HAVING THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR SOUND IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MUSIC!> |
Posted By: Harmonium
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 21:31
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My vote goes to Tony Banks, because everytime I hear a Keyboard solo by him, it reminds me of when I was young and my dad used to play all the great Genesis albums really loud. I aspecially enjoy his solo on Cinema Show, but my favorite is the one near the end of Supper's Ready, it always makes my neck hair rise. . ------------- - Comme Un Fou, Tout Est Si Clair - |
Posted By: kingofbizzare
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 21:42
| Of those listed, Keith Emerson is my favorite, but I've always loved John Evans work with Jethro Tull. He's such an underrated keyboard player. |
Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 21:42
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Tony Banks from this list, though I find his playing became less interesting over the years.
My favourite would be Clive Nolan ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 21:52
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Its Emerson only...
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Posted By: Eddy
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 22:06
| every body mforgets about Dave Greenslade. he has the smoothness of rick wakeman and the upfrontness of emerson! he has the best of them both. WHY DOES EVERYZBODY FORGET about this Genuis! LISTEN TO COLLOSEUM! HES SWeet!, much sweeter then any of the keyboard players listed here. |
Posted By: starofsirius
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 23:50
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I'm torn between Banks and Bardens.
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 30 2005 at 23:52
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Out of those Banks, but the best keyboardist is by far, Gentle Giant's, Kenny Minnear ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 01:54
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Emerson Vangelis Minnear Jobson Orford Banks Wakeman |
Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 01:54
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Banks really, but Bardens gets my vote as the too oft-overlooked underdog. Consideration also goes to Mark Kelly of Marillion, who can knock out a dynamite tune - something both Wakeman and Emerson could do with learning from. |
Posted By: Rick4001
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 03:28
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Emerson and Wakeman are top of the classical/highly technical players. Tony Kaye is a brilliant Hammond player, BUT for sheer composition and melody, I feel no one comes close to Tony Banks, unless you consider the likes of Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group) or Joe Zawinul in the Jazz World.
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 06:15
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Tony Banks gets my vote. He plays with more feeling than Emerson and Wakemen IMO, although Rick has his moments (..and You & I + Close to Edge WOW!) In terms of technical profficiecy, is it fair to say that Emerson is better than Banks?? or does he just play 'faster' more often. The keyboard solos are there in Genesis, but just not in every piece of music. Listen to Banks' playing on 'In the cage' or the solo in 'Down & Out' Although I'm no expert I'm inclined to think that Banks is just as good a player as Emerson, but Emerson style solo heroics are uncalled for in the music of Genesis.
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Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 06:17
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Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman from this list - Tony Banks a close third ------------- 
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 08:50
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Ive always thought Emerson is like the Hendrix of the Keyboard world actually.Anyway since time began its always been an Emerson/Wakeman debate...I go for Emerson hes wilder and I love his improvisation ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Yams wrote:Posted By: mr_freeze338
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 09:13
| Out of that list? Banks. Otherwise, I'd say Jordan Rudess. |
Posted By: Calvo
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 10:01
| Why isn't Jordan Rudess in this poll???? I just don't get it.... |
Posted By: frenchie
Date Posted: March 31 2005 at 10:35
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and kevin moore, ikey owens is also insane on the boards! ------------- The Worthless Recluse 
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 01 2005 at 04:14
| From that list... Rick Wakeman. |
Posted By: Manunkind
Date Posted: April 01 2005 at 05:29
Orford, because he can also play classical guitar  .------------- "In war there is no time to teach or learn Zen. Carry a strong stick. Bash your attackers." - Zen Master Ikkyu Sojun |
Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: April 01 2005 at 07:37
Absolutely - Emerson is much closer to Hendrix than Gilmour in the showmanship and heavier reliance on feel over accuracy and melody - surely Tony Banks is the Gilmour of the keyboards? |
Posted By: Prog-Brazil
Date Posted: April 01 2005 at 07:44
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Wakeman and Emerson are too (and even more) habilitous. But Banks have a wonderful feeling.. he touches my heart!! ------------- Let the sunshine in |
Posted By: Possessed
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 23:20
| Keith Emerson |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 23:35
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For a band: Tony Banks Solo keyboardist: Rick Wakeman Most skilled: Patrick Moraz Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 23:42
Agreed, like to add Clive Nolan, for musicianship and overall charm ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: April 08 2005 at 23:57
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I think that Tony Banks is the most "complete": he can play good solos; he can play difficult chords; he can make "atmospheres"; he can do very good arrangements; he also can play the 12 string guitar... Keith Emerson is very good, maybe "the fastest keyboard soloist on earth" or "the Jimi Hendrix of the keyboards"; he is alss a very good pianist; more influenced by classical music than the others. He really doesn`t need a guitarist in the bands he has played. Rick Wakeman is another "fast keyboard player", another very good pianist, another very good "lead keyboardist". I don`t underrate Tony Kaye. He is a very good organist, but when he used the piano with YES he sounded very good ("Harold Land", "Clear Days", "A Venture", "I´ve have seen all good people", "Yesterday and Today"). He also used the synths with more "Economy" than the others. Patrick Moraz is one of the "heaviest" ("The Gates of Delirium", "Sound Chaser") and also a "Symphonic keyboard player" (his arrangements for The Moody Blues and YES, Steve Howe, Chris Squire). I also consider Ton Scherpenzeel as one of the best ("Pressure Points-Camel Live in Concert"). |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 00:09
Thank you, Guillermo -------------
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 00:12
... except no one seems to have an opinion on Martin Orford!! And I am sure that Tony Kaye will deserve at least one vote !! -------------
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 00:17
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Posted By: Syntharachnid
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 00:43
Emerson is the Hendrix of the Hammond, but I consider Wakeman the Stevie Ray Vaughn. When considering two musicians of such immense talent, it comes down to a matter of preference. I prefer Wakeman because he is more subtle, but as you said Emerson is wilder and is great at improvisation.
Jordan Rudess is the only new kid on the block that comes close to these two. Go to his official site (though the URL escapes me at the moment) and listen to the sound clips. Wow. ------------- 
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Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 01:34
I digress from the main thread: Check out Fred Schendel from 'Glass Hammer'. He is a very accomplished keyboard player. You can see him in action by downloading a video of a live performance of 'One King' from Glass Hammer's website. http://www.glasshammer.com - www.glasshammer.com However I still hold the opinion, that Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Tony Banks have few peers today that can come close to matching them for technical and artistic performance on the keyboards. Cheers
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"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 02:02
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The others can clean up afterwards.... ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Well, that depends... will he play through dinner, and does he do windows?
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 02:30
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"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: penguindf12
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 02:35
| Emerson is technically better than Wakeman, but I like Wakeman's style better. |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 02:43
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A fair opinion. Wakeman always presented a dramatic if not formidable presence on stage - the white hair and black cape. I will have to agree that his style is superior to Emerson, both musically and as a stage personna... -------------
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: dropForge
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 04:29
| No mention of Jan Hammer or David Sancious. (Not surprising.) Hammer's skill as a mono-synth soloist was tops. His synth lines practically "sang." He wove melodies that the classically-inclined Emo & Wakey would never have chanced upon (people would wager Moraz, but while his talent is undeniable, his output is extremely patchy). Hammer rocked (in a jazz sense) on piano, too. But his Moog and Rhodes playing was dynamite. David Sancious proved he was as good as any of the hardline prog rock boys on his very first album, Forest Of Feelings. He left the E Street Band (yes, that E Street Band) because he was just too good for what "The Boss" was doing. Forest Of Feelings opens with "Suite Cassandra," and in no time Sancious is going to town on the Mini-Moog, wailing away like a hybrid of Emo~Wakey~Moraz. He also played guitar exceedingly well, and his next three albums, Dance Of The Age Of Enlightenment, Just As I Thought, and Transformation (The Speed Of Love) are all outstanding, gems sparkling in the rough of the prog landscape that get overlooked because people think David Sancious was just "Peter Gabriel's, then Sting's, keyboard player" in the '80s/'90s. Those four albums of his that I mentioned reveal the monster musician he really is. He also recorded a more vocal-oriented album called True Stories (by "David Sancious & Tone") which came out in the late '70s, after all those. Like Hammer, the guy was incredibly busy throughout the '70s! |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 09:39
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sigh, never a good word for my favorite, Mike Pinder. He can Mellotron circles around those other guys. so just to be contrary, I voted Kaye...I love his piano especially, and the beautiful minimalism of the synth lines on "Starship Trooper" always gets me. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi"> 
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Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 11:30
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About Keith Emerson... I've watched him play for over 30 years. I've seen him do things musically that I've never seen any other keyboardist do. He's wrote compositions that none of the others can match.. and his energy to this day is just mindblowing... that being said: One of the reasons I have such great respect for the man is that when in the early 90s they told him he needed surgery.. and the he might not ever play again... he just ignored them. He had surgery on both arms... that still causes his fingers to curl up while he's playing.. and yet he still plays like a god. He still plays hard and he still plays fast.. and he hasn't sacrificed anything in the music. Well except I doubt he'll ever play "The Three Fates" live... but then he never did anyway... If any of you get the chance to see the Montreux dvd.. you'll see what I mean. You can tell he's in pain, you can see the fingers curling... but you can hear that he doesn't lose a second, a beat or a chord, from what he's playing... Its a testament to his skill and his dedication. HE'S THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 12:54
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JURGEN DOLLASE FROM THE MYTHIC WALLENSTEIN
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 13:27
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Rick Wakeman is a beast.
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Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 13:30
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THE PICTURE IS VERY FUNNY...I really think that Wakeman estimates that he is god embodied -------------
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Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 14:07
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An interesting thread. I'm a keyboard player, so I'm very focused on this instrument. My favorite keyboardists are: Old bands - Tony Banks (No. 1 for me), Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman and Rick Wright (Pink Floyd) New bands - Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Fred Schendel (Glass Hammer) and Richard West (Threshold) |
Posted By: headboy
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 15:39
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emerson moraz hammer corea in no particular order |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 15:49
Does'nt have a patch on this guy Linda
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Posted By: terramystic
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 16:28
| ELP is not my most favorite band but Emerson surely beats anyone! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 16:36
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Who He does?
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Posted By: SirPsycho388
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 17:24
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Wakeman is god! I huge fan of Emerson too, but i favor Wakeman's style. Another favorite of mine is Jordan Ruddess... that guy is unbelievable! ------------- Strangers passing in the street by chance two separate glances meet and I am you and what I see is me. And do I take you by the hand and lead you through the land and help me understand the best I can |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 19:33
HUH??? ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 19:38
So... who's Jimmy Page then? |
Posted By: James Lee
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 20:03
LOL, Wakeman is more subtle than somebody? Only on a prog forum could that assertion be made... ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/sollipsist/?chartstyle=kaonashi">
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Posted By: illustrated
Date Posted: April 09 2005 at 20:12
| Hey, Ray Manzarek is pretty awesome too. |
Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 00:00
What`s the name of the drummer in the photo? I don`t think he is Carl Palmer!
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Posted By: John Gargo
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 00:04
| Keith Emerson, for sure. Wakeman's not far behind. |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 00:28
That second picture is Keith Emerson with the reunion tour of the Nice in 2003... the drummer is Brian (Blinky) Davidson. ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 00:32
Thanks, threefates! ------------- Avatar: Photo of Solar Eclipse, Mexico City, July 1991. A great experience to see. Maybe once in a lifetime. |
Posted By: dropForge
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 02:01
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He looks a bit...grandfatherly. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 02:12
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It must be torture to be constantly referred to as 'Keith Emerson's other band.' |
Posted By: Moribund
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 05:57
| Emerson is technically superior to Wakeman, but of course that means nothing other than he's techinally superior! I always felt Wakeman's best work was on Topographic Oceans (perversely of course as he was known to dislike this album) but compare the solos and textures with Journey and King Arthur, and it seems that the environment of Yes reined in his tendencies for the trite and comical and focussed his work. Side 2 of Oceas contains some achingly beautiful keyboard sections. Emersons playing is SCARY - check out Fugue on Trilogy, or any of Karn Evil. Finally though I come to Moraz who has the technique and taste to match either of the above. Sound Chaser offers enough evidence for my vote! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 07:31
Yesit is Brian believe it or not
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Posted By: headboy
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 07:59
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indeedy, i quite like Rod Argent and Brian Auger too.... oh and Eddie the Jobson.......... -------------------------------------- yeah but, no but, yeah....... |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 08:07
JOKE! |
Posted By: threefates
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 08:08
Well he is around 62 or so... I'm sure he probably could be a grandfather... ------------- THIS IS ELP
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 08:13
Brian Augers good material from early '70's.I also Like Brian Auger & the Trinity with Julie Driscol(Julie Tippett,Keith Tippett's wife) Wheels on Fire....Rolling down the road.
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Posted By: dropForge
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 10:44
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*Technically*? You're absolutely, positively sure of this? You've walked into both men's bodies and inhabited each one for an unspecified amount of time, and you therefore know that one is technically superior to the other? |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 11:33
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Yes!! Jan Hammer whips all of the people on this list. |
Posted By: alan_pfeifer
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 16:58
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At the moment, I'm really feeling Jan from Mahavishnu. |
Posted By: con safo
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 17:15
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Tough one... Wakeman coming in a close second, but Emerson undoubtedly takes the cake. IMO the most versatile and talented prog keyboardist the genre has seen. ------------- 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: April 11 2005 at 17:39
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Talking about subtle keyboardists. ELTON JOHN. Song For Guy, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Funeral for A Friend, Theme From A Non-excisting TV Series and many many others.
I'm not a huge Wakeman Fan, Emerson I don't like, Tony Kaye doesn't cut the cake also. From this list I think Peter Bardens, or Tony Banks. But Kerry Minnear and Clive Nolan deserve a mention too. ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: KeyserSoze
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 00:28
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[QUOTE=tuxon] Talking about subtle keyboardists. ELTON JOHN. Song For Guy
Shouldn't that be "Song For Gay"? |
Posted By: Prog_Bassist
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 00:32
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My favorite is Tony Banks!
His parts are so emotional and fit so well into the songs.  ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhuxaD8NzaY |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 00:38
Hey -- leave the poor little brown-dirt jockey alone!
(But remember: Sing along now, boys & girls: Hold me closer, spinal cancer.... ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
don't let yer son go down on him....)
Posted By: PROGMAN
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 05:08
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A Tough One There. I Voted Keith Emerson! ------------- CYMRU AM BYTH 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 08:46
Nice one ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:30
 Actually, I LOVE Tiny Dancer -- a beautiful, classic song. I liked early EJ the best -- Madman Across the Water, with "Dancer" and "Levon" was his peak, for me. Greatest Hits # 1 is essential classic rock -- most of the later stuff I can do without. ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: Vince
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 12:32
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My favorite is Geddy Lee... My favorite Headache I mean...
------------- "The mind is like a parachute: it doesn't work until it's opened"... Frank Zappa. |
Posted By: Cluster One
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 13:30
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Rick Wright should be on that list, as he is at least my favourite keyboardist, if not necessarily 'the best'... I voted for Tony Banks. ------------- Marmalade...I like marmalade. |
Posted By: Rhayader
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 13:36
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Has to be Rick Wakeman for me, because he's the person who I've
listened to the most and who influences my keyboard playing the most.
------------- "Sadder still to watch you die than never to have known it..." Rush - Losing It |
Posted By: ProgressiveRock
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 15:41
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I think that Jon Lord is pretty good in playing on keybords. ------------- This world is totally fugazi. |
Posted By: coasterzombie
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 16:45
| From that list: Wakeman. My personal favorite is Claudio Simonetti of Goblin and Daemonia. |
Posted By: Yanns
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 17:53
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Emerson. 2nd place goes to Wakeman. |
Posted By: alchemist
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 18:36
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Its a tough duel between the wonderul trio (E W B) but because
everytime I listen to a banks solo, especially on Cinema Show or
Supper's Ready I end up drooling and crying I'll go with god'ol Tony
Banks ------------- no great genius has existed without a touch of madness... |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: May 13 2005 at 19:06
My personal favorite is Wakeman, he have done so much great music with Yes and by himself, he have tryed so much diffrent styles and he alweys playes intresting and very good, the man is yust great.  ------------- 
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Posted By: NetsNJFan
Date Posted: May 14 2005 at 00:04
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Tony Banks is probably the classiest, nothing flashy, just great piano. However Rick Wakeman is the only one with significant solo work. Emerson is probably the most talented, and both ELP and the NICE are great bands. Ha ha Tony Kaye. ------------- 
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Posted By: pakish
Date Posted: May 14 2005 at 00:13
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where's rudess?
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Posted By: DallasBryan
Date Posted: May 14 2005 at 00:23
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The best keyboard player for you ?
Hint, he's not english! 
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Posted By: starcastle38
Date Posted: May 20 2005 at 23:04
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Tough choice. But it goes to wakeman because he was with the better band. They may have helped him sound better. More albums helped his case too. ------------- starcastle38 |