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"America" is originaly an arrangement of Leonard Bernstein, and Emerson says it is the first ever instrumental protest song.
It also includes pieces of Dvořák's New World Symphony.
"America is pregnant with promises and anticipation, but is murdered by the hand of the inevitable."
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Date of upload: Aug 15, 2008 ^^
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I lived in Europe when this song was popular in 1968, but many Americans never got to hear it. So, it is a New Theme Song for us 90% of Americans that have been left behind by the rich and powerful that "Steal from The Poor and give to the rich". Ratio: 90% hit up by 9% controlled by 1% of "hedge bets" against USA failing and falling. We lived in the 1960s-1970s era and loved life, music, being with friends and being outside in Mother Nature. Now, "The man in the suit has just bought a new car from the profit he's made on Your Dreams" (Traffic, "Low Spark of High Healed Boys", 1971). We (90%) need to get a better hold of Our Country and Make it Work for Everyone ... not just the few (9%) and privileged (1%) that are bankrupting our Country and Ethos. America United! Here is the Theme Song created out of the horror of loosing John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin L. King in such a short time. Europe understood and America United! World War II, Korea, Vietnam ... then Peaceful Times. Now look at US. "Make Love not war". DC
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The organ has got to be one of the greatest proper rock instruments ever! not featured enough these days needs more appreciation.
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As a former pianist/keyboard player (now neuropathy and a broken finger and other problems put an end to my playing days), I saw this wild man on tv play this sometime in the 70s. Idolized him ever since, was stunned and very saddened to hear that he ended the way he did. Was lucky enough to see ELP 3 times when they reunited in the early 90s, a dream come true. Greg Lake has left us as well. Thanks guys for the music, such an inspiration. Emerson was the Hendrix, the God of keyboard players and always will be.
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Emerson is unmatched in presence and ability and musicality and it the epitome of British progressive rock and everyone else should bow to him .
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RIP Keith Emerson
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This band set the blueprint for the later progressive rock bands. This is an amazing, classic piece of music. Keith Emerson caught the whole rockstar - protest song - virtuoso keyboard player - modern idiom THING in one crazy interpretation of a popular Bernstein play. It is without doubt one of the most impressive pieces of music I've ever heard.
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R.I.P.Keith Emerson.
Legend of British rock.
From an Aussie progger.
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If Keith Emerson was in my home, I'd let him do what he wanted. He is Keith Emerson after all.
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RIP Keith, your music will continue for ever.
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My laptop just exploded and broke to pieces after playing this video. It couldn't handle the epicness.
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the Nice and Arthey Brown sensational live shows of the time.
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This performance to a pop audience in 1968 was like a landing of aliens. Also, watching this now hints at the major role Carl Palmer had in forming the ELP sound. He was nuanced and heavy all at once, with fascinating melodic cadence. I so miss ELP.
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Another of my rock heroes passes away. Not many left now. Although he didn't really consider himself a rock musician Keith helped create rock history with his skill and showmanship. Thank you Keith.
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"America is pregnant with promise and anticipation, but is murdered by the hand of the inevitable."
So timeless....
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Keith Emerson, legend. RIP
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This timeless musical masterpiece has meaning even at this present time in Europe.
If were to replace 'AMERICA' with
'EUROPE or even UNITED KINGDOM is pregnant with promise and anticipation, but murdered by the hand of the inevitable'
It can make perfect sense.
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This was the first song I ever heard Emerson play. The new kid in Jr High was from England and we went over to his house to listen to music after school. He puts on The Nice and I was blown away. A fan ever since. Sad, sad news.
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Best song he ever did
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What a incredible musician, enormius talent, imense loss for the music world. Rest in peace Great Emerson !!
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@edoardogenzoliniauthor7802
7 months ago
My book "Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976" features never-seen-before photos of The Nice at the Fillmore on February 22, 1968, opening for the Who.
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