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

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В знак признательности одной из величайших групп на Земле!
As a tribute to one of the greatest bands in the world!
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
Danil Buranov - lead vocal
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
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@LeonidVorobyevandfriends 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ztoob8898 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DonDixit 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you all a save & successful US tour!!

@andyc7405 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dennycaneff1837 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@VadimSax 2 жыл бұрын

@@bartmulder6995 музыка вне политики

@johnchilton3975 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing... Absolutely incredible.

@oswaldocastro9591 2 жыл бұрын

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

@maurosuzuki8349 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheTommybongos 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fxrs1982 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right!! He would ❤️ it!!!

@themitsudas 2 жыл бұрын

Maurice would!

@nrutledge01 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrNathan791 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes Maurice would. 4-sure.

@chriscooper7642 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! For sure! What a great tribute

@Jim-wc3kz 7 күн бұрын

Do you grasp what is happening here? Leonid is a genius. He is a fabulous bass player, and a superb recording engineer. He wrote out all the charts for each musician(there are like 30 people performing), assembled this great cast of world class musicians who are crushing this song live in studio. He did all the video editing with flawless cut aways in synch with the music. Pay attention people, he created an entirely new way to enjoy these fabulous songs. You are engulfed by the performance. BRAVO.

@positivelybobby 5 күн бұрын

And - he (and the whole band) are some of the kindest people I’ve ever been around, not to mention the most talented musicians I’ve ever shared a stage with. They’re humble, hard-working, and wonderful to be around. We’re so lucky to have them.

@Jim-wc3kz 5 күн бұрын

@@positivelybobby I saw you sing at the Seminole casino Immokalee for Vasily on April 13, 2024. You did a hell of a job on short notice. As a former sax guy in a really good cover band 50 years ago, they are doing what I wanted to do, cover iconic tunes. Back then the songs were current not yet iconic.

@positivelybobby 5 күн бұрын

@@Jim-wc3kzoh thanks Jim! Yeah, that was a crazy night - getting a call at 10:30pm the night before, asking if I could be on the 8am flight to Ft Myers. But, that’s the life of a hired gun, right? I’d love to hear your band if you have some recordings!

@Jim-wc3kz 5 күн бұрын

@@positivelybobby Sadly, I don’t. After 46 years of life getting in the way that’s why I love L&F. It helps relive those adventurous times of my youth.

@maestro6390 Күн бұрын

INSANELY FANTASTIC! I have not heard a group that made me sit back and say I want to play with these folks in 20 plus years. these folks are simply Outstanding! I have a new favorite!

@daveburchfield9105 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ztoob8898 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Well said❣

@rickstadel5285 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lorennicholas562 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear!

@nilson5199 Жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

E' una band.....

@ryandhall Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

it appears Mr. Vorobyev enjoys being locked in with him

@beatles1141 11 ай бұрын

Incredible drummer.

@VladimirRevskiy 7 ай бұрын

Драм машина!

@selmab6506 4 ай бұрын

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

@ericelleboode7688 4 ай бұрын

J'adore les cuivres comment ça pète bien

@BKrieg8 Жыл бұрын

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.

@felixkmgalanti9064 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tomgrassia5830 2 жыл бұрын

I will second that emotion Felix! 👍

@martinkijkt 2 ай бұрын

Listen to the Analogues!!!

@pauljennings6632 2 ай бұрын

I can't call then a tribute band. More like a Clone Band. 6 out of 5.

@TrueBlueYou Ай бұрын

Pep band with a BIG twist

@hughbarton5743 Ай бұрын

No question !!!!

@glennjelich3174 2 жыл бұрын

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

@victorsalinas6354 Жыл бұрын

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.

@tom8660 5 ай бұрын

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

@dotlund1096 4 ай бұрын

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

@dotlund1096 4 ай бұрын

Also, check out their version of Fantasy. 👍

@thomassalvador46 4 ай бұрын

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

@kurstina9349 3 ай бұрын

Right! They'd be impressed!❤❤❤

@keemez Жыл бұрын

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

@harrieindewarrie2448 Жыл бұрын

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

@kevinvitale8980 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMrAshley2010 2 жыл бұрын

@CarlinhosTaba 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@jamesarriola6056 2 жыл бұрын

Me three

@ztoob8898 2 жыл бұрын

Me four...ever!

@biglebowskithedude777 2 жыл бұрын

five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@MrMuchachos75 5 ай бұрын

Cmon man. These guys are something Incredible

@peterd.9522 Жыл бұрын

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

@rabiaahmad2472 10 ай бұрын

me to

@Lucas-iv6ld 8 ай бұрын

me too, better than the original

@zagortenay114 4 ай бұрын

Resuscita i defunti

@peterd.9522 4 ай бұрын

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

@laurentlucchini9298 3 ай бұрын

In just one evening for me, yes 😂

@denniswilson5384 2 жыл бұрын

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

@joebrown1382 2 жыл бұрын

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

@francescozappa5915 2 жыл бұрын

Every frickin' time!!!!!! 😀

@lisaalexander7893 2 жыл бұрын

Real music. I love it

@PepperWilliamsMusicBlend 2 жыл бұрын

This music is from my favorite decade as a teen............the 70's. I'm going have to cover this song on my channel!

@zagortenay114 2 ай бұрын

La perfezione musicale.......yeah.😊

@joseflumelsky7212 Ай бұрын

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!

@ramoroso2 7 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@tomascupas2731 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lisaalexander7893 2 жыл бұрын

This is astounding ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lachdave1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenrolfe3003 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff from these guys.....again 👍

@lisaalexander7893 2 жыл бұрын

This is astounding

@brinsonopinion 9 ай бұрын

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)!!!

@graemeknight2600 9 ай бұрын

Amazing aren’t they.

@johnpendlington5502 Жыл бұрын

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

@rickstadel5285 11 ай бұрын

Yup -- Amazing ! !

@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx 10 ай бұрын

Fantasy is my favorite but I love this too

@deeglencairn2598 2 жыл бұрын

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

@d.e.b.b5788 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty good with Klipschorns, too!

@polyscroll Жыл бұрын

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

@donnagilligan2905 Жыл бұрын

They're pure joy and Flawless!!

@JMrealgamer Жыл бұрын

Headphones is always the best way! Yes!

@kennybrydges2429 Жыл бұрын

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

@sovereignentity4924 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jbmorgan57 Жыл бұрын

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

@eagleman3624 Жыл бұрын

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

@sovereignentity4924 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@utexasnurse 11 ай бұрын

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

@pamelastevens5000 2 ай бұрын

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

@pinchaa64 2 жыл бұрын

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

@davebarrette5674 Жыл бұрын

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

@pinchaa64 Жыл бұрын

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

@rickmcquillis6626 7 ай бұрын

Me too, I love her ❤️😍

@laurentlucchini9298 3 ай бұрын

Quite true, she's really fascinating

@marcellogarcia4702 11 ай бұрын

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

@MonicaMello-oj2nf 9 ай бұрын

❤🎉

@mariafranciscafran2253 9 ай бұрын

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

@gregoryangansr4380 Ай бұрын

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. 🙌👏👏

@altonbradley717 Жыл бұрын

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!

@justifiedlife1595 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@thomasoakes1794 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vegan_ricann903 4 ай бұрын

Here for the comments! These musicians are MAGIC!❤

@woodentulike2no Жыл бұрын

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!💖🌹

@larrytate4586 3 ай бұрын

Move over Tex.

@philjones6025 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Make music, not War. Slava Ukraini!

@kisseljman1 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErkkiSutela Yep, viva Russia !

@mdelaubergine8930 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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-po3kl2nt2y 2 жыл бұрын

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！

@user-pr3fn3fw3b Жыл бұрын

同感です！

@stanleyhickley7729 5 ай бұрын

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.

@thestevenjaywaymusic7775 4 күн бұрын

I just cannot stop listening to this. It much be the twentieth time. I love.

@clydewilliams6574 2 жыл бұрын

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

@andyyoung814 Жыл бұрын

They’re THE best! X

@t210fun9 Жыл бұрын

They are unbelievably talented.

@donnagilligan2905 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct!! Love this group. Fabulous!

@davebarrette5674 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@davebarrette5674 Lucky You.

@artnoxon2841 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JappaKneads 2 жыл бұрын

overlooked?????????

@olu7116 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kerryaguilar1578 Жыл бұрын

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.

@peterd.9522 Жыл бұрын

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🎉

@scottward7813 3 ай бұрын

Love that too!

@tonialbiol5802 Ай бұрын

And indication that everyone is having fun doing this

@christophew1335 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tigger4731 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jackmiller7220 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnuruski651 4 ай бұрын

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.🎶❤️🎶❤️!!

@moscowyellowtaxi4778 17 күн бұрын

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

@etinterrapax2 2 жыл бұрын

Top notch!! Miss Serge...

@PuuvillaneMats Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@mariopinho6549 Жыл бұрын

Spot on

@davidmalik9821 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

😘

@pikinjazz2275 Жыл бұрын

@@adotintheshark4848 ya

@michaelricks2618 Жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@sunnyphillips6508 6 ай бұрын

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

@anneveyssi2375 10 ай бұрын

Whaouuuu quelle merveille!!!!!!👏💝

@TudorSmith 2 жыл бұрын

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

@paulatristan8189 2 жыл бұрын

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🎉

@MsSandroRocha 10 ай бұрын

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!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@gilbertoblanco5215 Жыл бұрын

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...

@ArhiPetrovich 2 жыл бұрын

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!)

@luzzandi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын

He is full of SOUL!!!!!!

@user-gt8mn4vq9q 6 ай бұрын

完成度高い！演奏者の笑顔が最高だね😃ありがとう！

@jhyacinth 7 ай бұрын

Amazing players, amazing arrangement, give the drummer some!

@williamclemons3257 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dogs4399 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@merlepatterson 2 жыл бұрын

...and Steely Dan

@johndonald9692 Жыл бұрын

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!

@snocast 11 ай бұрын

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 👌 .... ❤️❤️❤️

@Alaska_Engineer 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Benisuber1 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@judywright4263 Ай бұрын

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

@jcotrone 11 ай бұрын

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

@paulscire5763 2 жыл бұрын

This band NEVER disappoints. Every cover is masterful.

@davidroman1412 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@geraldvassilatos1341 7 күн бұрын

A breath of fresh air

@jeff1310 Жыл бұрын

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.

@williamstdog9 2 жыл бұрын

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 😔🙏

@lindabergman3127 8 ай бұрын

Agreed100 ❤❤❤❤

@kevinsampels6151 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@reactorrnov 2 ай бұрын

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

@erik1836 5 ай бұрын

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.

@frankvucolo6249 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lisaalexander7893 2 жыл бұрын

This is astounding

@user-su7bv5lu1t 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to Serge?

@Betterifitsfree 2 жыл бұрын

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

@curiousnomad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@catherinecrouch9423 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing cover of the EWF classic!!

@joebufford2972 6 күн бұрын

Always go Leonard and friends. They are the best!

@greggclarke4080 Жыл бұрын

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.

@timelesspoprocksoul 2 жыл бұрын

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?!

@tommyblackwell3760 2 жыл бұрын

Man I don't know, but they sure can do it!

@marwannadar133 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thedailyremedy968 11 ай бұрын

This is Pure joy and awesomeness!

@ijerryhale 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@nancibell7311 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was outstanding!!! You guys never cease to amaze me!!! ❤❤❤

@anneveyssi2375 8 ай бұрын

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

@AmericanHeathenREDUX 2 ай бұрын

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! 😊

@nancyparis9975 2 ай бұрын

Lucky you! Enjoy!😊

@bobbsaunders 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@carolabrito8305 2 жыл бұрын

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

@keitha.neubert3063 12 күн бұрын

What a great voice! Never cared for this song. Leave it to L&F, the arranger, and sound technicians to bring fun and a change of heart. Keep the music flowing and growing! From Western Maine USA

@Ed-yh8dg Жыл бұрын

I can’t stop watching this video! EWF is one of my favorite bands, and they’ve done a phenomenal job with this cover! The music, arrangement, camera work are all fantastic! What makes this video great is that they all look like they’re having so much fun and really enjoying and getting into the music! Such joy and passion in performing makes it so great to watch!