KANSAS - The Pinnacle - (Cover By MELANIE MAU & MARTIN SCHNELLA)

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8 жыл бұрын

#kansasband #kansas #acoustic
This is our 2nd Kansas Cover. It is mostly arranged for Acoustic Guitar.
We really dig the music of Kansas and we are very proud to have some special guests here this time.
Leo Margarit of Pain Of Salvation on Drums and Vocals, and Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile, Seven Steps To The Green Door, Faming Row) on Saxophones.
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Credits:
Kansas - The Pinnacle (from the album Masque 1975)
music & lyrics by: Kerry Livgren
Arranged by: Martin Schnella & Melanie Mau
Melanie Mau: Vocals
Martin Schnella: Vocals, Acoustic- & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar
Leo Margarit: Gig Pig Drums, Vocals
Marek Arnold: Saxophones
Recorded, mixed & mastered @ Overlodge Recording Studio, Germany 2015 by Marton Schnella
Filmed by: Marc Philip Ginolas & Martin Schnella
Video by: Marc Philip Ginolas
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Official Homepage: www.gray-matters.de
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We thank the band KANSAS for their great music and their inspiration!

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@stevejackson7365 7 жыл бұрын

The word "cover" does not do this piece justice. Kansas has been my band for over 40 years and this was simply wonderful. You have done a great honor to yourselves and my band. Thank You.

@joeblow2069 2 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@MrBassfreaq 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@ButlerFam 7 жыл бұрын

such a good arrangement...this version proves more and more the brilliance of Kerry Livgren.

@pedrodim2622 8 жыл бұрын

Is my favourite song of Kansas! It looks great, congratulations ! Sorry by my terrible english, I 'm a poor man from Brazil that never had a good language teacher !

@Nielsen.Brian.P 8 жыл бұрын

By the way: I re-posted your FB link on my page and RICH WILLIAMS liked it :-)

@corozaldelosochenta3752 6 жыл бұрын

Great. Young guys making justice for Kansas deserves justice of a much bigger audience.

@Dave-in-va 7 жыл бұрын

Being a Kansas connoisseur for almost 40 years, I was blown away by your cover. Well, well done. You all have tremendous talent!

@MartinSchnella 7 жыл бұрын

Dave Senor thank you so much 😀

@jenton70 7 жыл бұрын

This is just an incredible interpretation of one the most brilliant songs recorded by one of America's most brilliant bands. Everything about this video is wonderful.

@BigDaddyAEL 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic cover of probably the greatest song Kansas ever created. Bravo!

@weeyumzzz94 8 жыл бұрын

I've been a huge Kansas fan since I first heard Left Overture in 1976 (13 years old). I clicked on this video out of curiosity, with low expectations and I was blown away by the talent of these folks!!! It sent chills down my spine and almost brought me to tears. Just Awesome!!! The video and sound are super well done as well. And it really demonstrates the complexity of Kerry Livgren's song writing. Please let me know if you guys ever perform in Portland, OR!!!

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

@jeremypleso676 7 жыл бұрын

Me too bro. It touched my heart deeply.

@enriquehoraciosantanna4008 7 жыл бұрын

Excelente Martin Schnella

@b6en 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% Hats off to you talented people for performing a lesser known Kansas song in such a great way. I've also been a Kansas fan for quite a long time (since Audio Visions 1980) and I know that you guys nailed it here!

@raechelyndawn2580 3 жыл бұрын

I think you guys did an awesome job. This is coming from a huge Kansas fan and I have literally aged and grown up with Kansas and was in contact with Dave Hope for years. I was right there in the 70's attending their concerts. I have every album they have recorded and I've listened for over 40 years... they are my favorite band. You did an excellent job but nobody can compete or compare to the vocal mastery of Steve Walsh. I'm sorry... this is Kansas's art and their song. I just couldn't do the vocals... the rest of it is tolerated but...

@MrAlliecaulfield 7 жыл бұрын

I was born in Kansas, loved this album when it came out. Was the soundtrack to much of my high school years. It's my favorite song of theirs, and you guys blew my mind. BRAVO.

@michaelmckenna9022 2 ай бұрын

I saw Kansas in Milwaukee last July great concert, but some loud drunks were actually louder than Kansas. I am a guitarist, but have only played Dust in the Wind or Carry on Wayward Son. This was a totally different level.

@borisvandruff7532 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear you guys cover “Song for America” or “The Wall”. :-)

@smyleseh 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent. You each and all show the intricacies and genius of Kerry Livgren and Kansas. Bravo and thank you for your wonderful interpretation.

@MartinSchnella 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@James-zd1lk 8 жыл бұрын

Kansas would be proud! Awesome.

@joer3481 5 жыл бұрын

Covering sacred ground.... EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FUKIN EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!

@crusheverything4449 2 жыл бұрын

Every once in a while, you stumble across greatness, as I have today. Absolutely stunning musicianship and singing on a level not often seen or heard. I would love to hang out with you people and sing some Kansas!!

@MartinSchnella 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ❤ ❤ ❤

@joeblow2069 2 жыл бұрын

Tears flowing the way you kids paid homage to such a great band and a great song. Really well done.

@MartinSchnella 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ❤

@dwightburns6699 2 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I watch on the TV,I can't believe the level of skill and my God,the production is unbelievable, just utterly fantastic guys...

@anthologyproducciones 2 жыл бұрын

-In English Language: EXCELLENT COVER !!! ... CONGRATULATIONS from VENEZUELA (South America), They are All Great !!! . Anthology Producer.

@MartinSchnella 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@donshelton7490 Жыл бұрын

Again your "cover" is a go to for the original... You guys bring out depth to masterpieces. What is so interesting is the vocals bring new meanings to the lyrics... Or maybe I'm just old.... I appreciate everything that y'all do! This One and a few others are at your Top! "Covers" can be such a derogatory term....Just keep doing IT! Younger generations need to know what music IS

@MartinSchnella Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words Don.

@mercuryman1958 6 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! Huge Kansas fan here, and this blew me away! Keep up the great work!

@MartinSchnella 6 жыл бұрын

mercuryman1958 Thank you 😀

@pbailey232 8 жыл бұрын

excellent...you have successfully reminded us of what and why we liked this song in the beginning....yet it's like listening to it for the first time!!!!

@billt6264 6 жыл бұрын

pbailey232 Nailed it. I listened to Kansas constantly as a teen. This was indeed like hearing them brand new. Wonderful.

@bradleysimpson6930 6 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing. Love the female vocals. Thanks for keeping this music alive!

@justsingit72 8 жыл бұрын

Just ..... Takes my breath away... and brings tears... yes! Fantastic cover EVERYONE! Now I'm going to listen to every second of it again! Len Audsley .... Our Virtual Kansas....

@alexcruzeta1245 7 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps...

@jimmyperez3911 7 ай бұрын

OMG!!!!! you guys are amazing y'all killed this one please give us more!!! Wow!!! Keep on rocking 🤟

@MartinSchnella 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️ ☺️ ☺️ We have some more Kansas Covers here. Did you See? We also hsve CDs

@nlikly3 8 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! You've gone where few have dared to go.

@littlebuddyd 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting arraignment. Interesting choice of instruments. Love it. Very well done.

@littlebuddyd 7 жыл бұрын

Oh and this is of the finest songs Kansas did. That is saying a lot!

@Acousticeg 8 жыл бұрын

Been a Kansas fan since the first album. I'm not easily impressed. Have heard many cover bands try do this. This is by far the best I've heard. So yes I stand impressed. Hope to hear more form you.

@tcdknowlton 5 жыл бұрын

ALL fantastic !!! Loved the burning lead guitar towards the end and the saxes in the arrangement was a nice touch. Exceptional all around !!!!

@AudioAtmos 7 жыл бұрын

Beautifully superb. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your gifts.

@harryhathaway1086 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 57 year old grown man and every time I see this video I start choking up and almost crying in awe. One reason why is I screwed my life up and I also didn't have parents to encourage me and I look back and see how happy people are that know how to play music to play an instrument to write lyrics that have meaning I sit back and I'm what the hell did I do my life I could have been doing this if I really put my mind to it. If I Only Had some positive influences around me when I was younger it could have been a reality. The satisfaction someone gets when they can play an instrument with such Authority and Clarity and professionalism you can't beat that feeling I'm sure I've never known that feeling but I can only imagine it's probably better than sex cuz it last a hell of a lot longer. God bless you guys for what you do God bless Kansas for putting out the original music and all the other musicians.

@MartinSchnella 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for your words! This is really emotional! Best regards to you!!

@daveseretti8492 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well done and thank you...........!!!

@jangeisler6246 6 жыл бұрын

Klasse instrumentiert, gesungen und die Seele dieses Songs eingefangen.

@carloshenriquez694 8 жыл бұрын

My god what an awesome cover. Very good arrangements and very professional.

@LisaBellaDonnaMusic 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully and faithfully done. Absolutely no easy feat. True epic American music. ♡

@ExiledHippie 8 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely brilliant.

@garybiggs9010 6 жыл бұрын

You are are playing the Bach of the 20th century. Thanks Kerry

@bobthepsychic3853 4 жыл бұрын

#KANSASforRockHall2021 #KANSASThrowingMountains

@douglaslivingston6127 2 жыл бұрын

brought tears to my eyes.

@hans-jurgenwagner6497 3 жыл бұрын

Einer der (für mich) geilsten Songs aller Zeiten....ich verneige mich vor euch.....mit viel Liebe....Hansi

@MartinSchnella 3 жыл бұрын

Danke lieber Hansi! 😊

@pyschoman9450 5 жыл бұрын

excellent! very good!! Kansas would be proud!

@jeffpuzino4457 Жыл бұрын

Awesome I'm being taken back to a beautiful time when I discovered Kansas back in 1974..your talent is amazing, fantastic job....very concise and extremely enjoyable 😉

@MartinSchnella Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your warm words 😍

@VIDEOHEREBOB 8 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done folks.

@jeremypleso676 7 жыл бұрын

I've watched this video dozens of times this week. I'm so impressed. Great job to all of you. At the 7min20sec mark is when I began to have some serious goosebumps. God bless you and your talents.

@MartinSchnella 7 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Pleso thank you so much 😀

@jrglock34 6 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!!! Excellent cover!

@greghicks3508 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing and beautiful cover of one of my favorite Kansas songs!

@VikingLion76 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I just stumbled upon this. I expected to not like it. But, WOW! I'm a big Kansas fan for the last 43 years, but I really did like your version. Nicely done!

@MartinSchnella 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@darinarrick824 4 жыл бұрын

WHY DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 62K VIEWS?! Amazing! Excellent! Incredible! I love all their covers!

@keithmcmahon9307 8 жыл бұрын

who the hell could give this an unlike? super job guys and lady.

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Mcmahon Many thanks!! :)

@melaniemau3171 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Mcmahon :-)

@charlie50201 8 жыл бұрын

Yea really who the heck

@TheBeatlesFan-gs9so 7 жыл бұрын

5 morons.... :-)

@peterstickler6492 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! One of my favourite songs of all time.

@markluebbers5781 8 жыл бұрын

A great arrangement! Very impressed from a tried and true Kansas fan and bass player.

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Luebbers Many thanks Mark!! :)

@bhsimusa64 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just.... WOW! Super well done!!!! Thank you for your careful attention to detail in making this piece superb!

@terrylong6457 Жыл бұрын

I have been a huge Kansas fan since the seventies. My mid twenties. I still have the first four albums on vinyl. I used to play them for my kids. I love that song, and that is only cover I have heard. Awesome job. I love it.

@MartinSchnella Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Terry :)

@TheNotoriousDUDE 8 жыл бұрын

Ihr seid der lebende Beweis dafür, dass Kansas auch ohne Violine, Keys und Orgel genial klingt! Supergeil gespielt, Hut ab :)

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

+Kansasforlife Vielen Dank :)

@HelenaCinto 7 жыл бұрын

Wow... Just wow.. Wonderful... Amazing!

@dkemm2013 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE it! great job folks! you nailed it... I am sure all the kansas alum would dig it! bet Kerry L would be so impressed ... it's amazing to hear someone else play your songs and know they think enough of them to put so much heart and work into them... all of you are extremely talented!

@halcyon289 7 жыл бұрын

WOW !!!!!!!!! Quite wonderful. Thank you for caring about the music from an often overlooked , yet brilliant band.

@geoffcartridge2079 4 жыл бұрын

That.....Was just awesome! The vocals brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eyes. Well done everyone. And now inwill listen again!

@MartinSchnella 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😊 We also have Cds if you are interested! Check out our Homepage www.gray-matters.de

@robertwood5180 2 ай бұрын

This never gets old, and will continue to stand the test of time. Magnificent Kerry Livgren

@MartinSchnella 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

@Mexnexus 7 жыл бұрын

Blown away, one of my all time favorite songs... love to sing this one keep doing this you guys are supe talented!

@alexonder1545 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job......This is a multiple watch video for sure......

@ulaamigo8976 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome beauty and lovely very professionally played nice to see that there others who can continue the legacy of great band Kansas l drink to your performance thaks

@MartinSchnella 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words Ula 🥰🥰🥰

@TheVantripper 7 жыл бұрын

Great Musicianship and soul!!! You are to be commended so much for your love and diligence.. Thanks

@eidell 6 жыл бұрын

Another aweome performance of a great classic. keep covering Kansas songs please.

@RoyClendaniel Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. One of my favorite songs.

@alexandargabric 8 жыл бұрын

Just awesome. My hat is off to you dear people

@LuizEduardo-md9jd 6 жыл бұрын

That's high culture, thanks guys for this upload !!!

@landocal001 5 жыл бұрын

Frickin awesome. The boys in Kansas would dig these covers. Great arrangements, vocals and musicianship. Love it

@MartinSchnella 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@mitchcoop1 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful version of this song...thanks

@MartinSchnella 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😀

@michaelbarkermusic 7 жыл бұрын

You guys have really done this song justice - no easy feat!

@evadwall 8 жыл бұрын

The Pinnacle of Kansas, at least for me. Damn fine effort, musicians and vocalists alike. More Kansas, please!

@harmonygreen1730 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! This blew me away. What a beautiful and stellar tribute to this band that helped us all birth our truths. Thank you. Chills and tears.

@fingersfrank2 7 жыл бұрын

Great Job!! This is my favorite Kansas song.

@littlebuddyd 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite and the very best of Kansas! You guys have made this your own. Love it!

@tommytucker7000 8 жыл бұрын

I just watched this again for like the 10th time, It's still good!

@Hyvelez 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, when I clicked on this video, I didn't expect this!

@sambates490 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite band since 1976..just saw this for the first time this morning and am just blown away. It's so cool to see the respect Kansas is now getting from your generation, as my generation seemed to not know what to think about the amazing made by a bunch of farm boys from middle America. Can't believe you just nailed probably the most classic Kansas song of all! Awesome job! Hope there will be more to come.

@andante005 4 жыл бұрын

Not even a major electric guitar fan.....JUST a drummer, but at 8:00 you converted me for LIFE.......such fun to watch

@andante005 6 жыл бұрын

Could not be more appreciative for this, and for your talent & taste in music. What a performance, and warmest wishes for future success and enjoyment in your careers.

@mattboland5221 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job covering one of Kansas's complex masterpieces. Few have attempted this one due to its heavy Prog influences along with its key changes, tempo changes, modulations & so forth. It must have been a challenge to bring this one up to a production level! .......Bravo!!

@MartinSchnella Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Matt!! We also have a live acoustic version of The Pinnacle here in our Chanel 😀

@1977alo 7 жыл бұрын

excellent job guys! i didn't know this Kansas song ... so thanks twice!

@SheldonGrunwald 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, that can't be an easy song to cover, yet you nailed it. Great work

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

+SheldonGrunwald Thank you :)

@wvClifton 6 жыл бұрын

GOD DANN I am speechless. No words..

@lmnop340 6 жыл бұрын

This is SO well done. I am very moved by this.

@petrposelt7013 8 жыл бұрын

That is just awesome! You guys are great. Please do more! (The Wall perhaps?;-))

@mikecoleman8504 7 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Absolutely beautiful.....

@stevelinares8309 7 жыл бұрын

Best cover of this song ever !

@starkorg282 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!!!!! Great rendition. Bravo!!!!

@xmusic369 8 жыл бұрын

What a S.O.N.G... again! :) Thank you guys, you are amazing!!!

@daveryan505 7 жыл бұрын

Totally blown away. I've been a HUGE Kansas fan since their first album. This is tremendous!!

@RavenSky1013 7 жыл бұрын

Impressive! Blown Away!!!

@terrylong6457 Жыл бұрын

One my favorites by Kansas. Actually I love all of their music. Your rendition is AWESOME.

@MartinSchnella Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Terry ☺️

@brucekremer6069 7 жыл бұрын

Words can't explain what I want to say.. Thank You all. Probably my favorite song by Kansas. Epic song and not easy to do but you all did it beautifully... God Bless ya'll and thanks for blessing me.....

@Woodscraps-lr5vz 6 жыл бұрын

This is sheer artistry, especially the winds to replace the violin. That guitar sound is super Kerry Livgrenish. Absolutely love this.

@christophercerfus3150 8 жыл бұрын

excellent job guys! One of my favorite tunes.

@phogroian1 8 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful!

@antoniofalabella4764 6 жыл бұрын

You really made honor to this outstanding song

@lefty5757 7 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite band & album all time, hands down.... I wasn't expecting such an amazing cover! That was really really good!!!!! REALLY COOL!!!!! Going to see them this Friday in Portland, OR second row center.

@tascman54 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, just Beautiful!

@1timroe 7 жыл бұрын

Wow,Just Wow!!!!! Amazing rendition of one of my favorite bands !!! You nailed it

@clutchrobinson358 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. Yes. More. More. More.

@stevenporter6903 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same story. I was 9 the summer of 76 when Wayward Son hit the airways. Kansas was my band. My first love. What you guys do here fills me with the joy I felt then. Beautiful, talented. Bless you.

@MartinSchnella 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven :)

@markpalmerton6625 8 жыл бұрын

KANSAS inspired me to play, to learn, to love music...you kids are incredible...tears of joy roll down my face! Carry the torch of this iconic music, I beg you! In Harmony fellow musicians...adieu

@MartinSchnella 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark :))