My Old School - Leonid & Friends feat. “Rox Bros” - Alex and Nikita Pozdnyakov (Steely Dan cover)
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В знак признательности одной из крутейших групп на Земле!
As a tribute to one of the coolest bands in the world!
Leonid Vorobyev - bass, transcript of the musical source,
producing, mixing, mastering, video-montage
Special guests - “Rox Bros” -
- Alexander Pozdnyakov - guitar, lead vocal
- Nikita Pozdnyakov - backing vocal, cowbell
Igor Dzhavad-Zade - drums
Serge Tiagnyriadno (Kyiv, Ukraine) - backing vocal
Ksenia Buzina - backing vocal
Danil Buranov - backing vocal
Vasily Akimov - backing vocal
Sergey Kurmaev - Steinway piano
Andrey Zyl - trumpet
Maxim Likhachev - trombone
Oleg Kudryavtcev - tenor sax
Suren Kocharyan - baritone sax
Kirill Stekhov - alto sax
Alexey Sedov and Kir Popov - video shooting
Special thanks to
CineLab SoundMix Studio,
TGmade Studio,
Gigant Record and
Crystal Sound Studio (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Леонид Воробьев - бас-гитара, расшифровка музыкального материала, продюсирование, микс, мастеринг, видео-монтаж
При участии - “Rox Bros” -
- Александр Поздняков - гитара, вокал
- Никита Поздняков - бэк-вокал, ковбелл
Игорь Джавад-заде - ударные
Сергей Тягнирядно (Киев, Украина) - бэк-вокал
Сергей Курмаев - Стейнвей рояль
Ксения Бузина - бэк-вокал
Данил Буранов - бэк-вокал
Василий Акимов - бэк-вокал
Андрей Зыль - труба
Максим Лихачев - тромбон
Олег Кудрявцев - тенор саксофон
Сурен Кочарян - баритон саксофон
Кирилл Стехов - альт саксофон
Алексей Седов и Кирилл Попов - видеосъемка
Особая благодарность студиям
СинеЛаб СаундМикс,
Тиджимэйд,
Гигант Рекорд и
Кристалл Саунд (Киев, Украина)
@MonicaDBrini 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d see the day when a band could do Steely Dan justice. As a lifelong Dan fan....BRAVO! Absolutely incredible!
@LITNGTIM 3 жыл бұрын
I agree..Even Steely Dan would say " will done "...
@cheryln6685 3 жыл бұрын
Same, Monica!
@joanneramsey7723 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@recoveringbaptist2749 3 жыл бұрын
My Old School is one of my favorite Dan tunes. These guys absolutely nailed it!
@dereklowe946 3 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan are one of those bands you need to be brave to cover one of their songs. I have been a Steely Dan fan for 35 years or so and this is incredible!. Well done to everyone involved, I would love to hear more Steely Dan from you guys.
@arisaka9963 9 ай бұрын
Drummer sits there like somebody’s dad watching football, and he absolutely slays on those drums
@lindabergman3127 9 ай бұрын
He certainly did in Kansas City last nite 😂unbelievable drum solo 😮stunning to say the least🌹🌹🌹🌹
@The_best_days_are_yesterdays 8 ай бұрын
With a name like Igor Dzavad Zade no less. He kills it!
@shield8430 6 ай бұрын
He rules on drums!!!
@garyreams8123 5 ай бұрын
As a lifelong drummer since I was a kid,....I agree.
@dalewier9735 4 ай бұрын
As a dad, who watches football, and plays bass...that's the funniest line for ANY drummer I have ever heard! I laughed so loud, I woke the wife up!
@georgeiannaccone4022 11 ай бұрын
Calling Leonid and Friends a cover band is like calling the NY Philharmonic Orchestra a cover band. These are some of the best musicians in the world and when they do a song it’s all out perfection. Leonid pulls every note and nuance by ear too. Unbelievable. You’ve got to see them live
@CorePathway 10 ай бұрын
Come to think of it….orchestras ARE cover bands. Mind blown.
@abbywaxenberg8034 10 ай бұрын
They are unbelievable.
@michaelthorpe821 9 ай бұрын
And I thought they were American. Lol their cover of Chicago is incredible
@therealstuffedzebra 9 ай бұрын
Spot on performance! Bravo!
@billloughlin7299 8 ай бұрын
…Bolshoi of blues rock?
@holdouts 4 ай бұрын
Whoever is mixing the sound should win some sort of award.
@moniquechurchill6857 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely! The balance and clarity is awsome.
@roytee3127 2 ай бұрын
It's the bass player. He's the brains of the outfit.
@janicemartin2016 17 күн бұрын
That would be Leonid
@MrBrodyKnob 14 күн бұрын
@@roytee3127 Yep. Leonid Vorobyev
@craigdowland4279 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, they’ve finally done a classic cover of Steely Dan “My Old School”. It can’t get any better than this!
@mistycrick5877 3 жыл бұрын
Freaking amazing! Who can't they do? I have to see them in person before I die... remarkable in every way!
@artistaloca4 3 жыл бұрын
@@mistycrick5877 I've heard the meet & greet will change your life.
@mistycrick5877 3 жыл бұрын
@@artistaloca4 I can only imagine! I dream of being in their studio just to sing along with them. I miss my long ago solo days of my youth. If I was gonna have a band... this is what I would want. Such a class act and a joy to watch / hear!
@laxdog02 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I can only imagine how this would have been w/ the original members...
@gregorypaulhus374 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@mimici09 3 жыл бұрын
I hope the Steely Dan trend continues. This a marriage made in heaven!
@patrickmckeegan5345 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@rolledthreads4556 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the Rox Bros.!!! Presented by: Committee to make Rox Bros. (Chino and Daddy Gee) international rock stars!
@TheJimbob1603 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I think Doobies would also be a good fit!
@mimici09 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheJimbob1603 YES!
@bobmach8844 2 жыл бұрын
ABSOLITOUSLY!!!
@dustinhebert4162 Жыл бұрын
I'm still in somewhat disbelief how well they pulled that off. One of my favorites of all time from The Dan. Has to be the greatest cover of any song by any band ever.
@chrisneenan 11 ай бұрын
Everything these guys and girl do is flat AMAZING.
@ellenstewartbowman3898 10 ай бұрын
the Best!
@steveyankees1 9 ай бұрын
That’s a fact!!
@timh4886 9 ай бұрын
Exactly! WOW. Nailed it. I didnt think it was possible! Hats off!
@user-pc7cz1nc8u 8 ай бұрын
There are many versions of this song on YT but this is by far the best
@DaveyL1954 Жыл бұрын
I am 70 next year. I've been a Steely Dan fan since the early 70's, and I am an English musician. I'm your harshest critic and I have to say this was BRILLIANTLY SUPERB. Holy moly, it was as near dammit to the original as you can get. All that was missing was Mr Fagen. Well done. Music conquers the earth. From Dave in Yorkshire England
@user-vb2cv4dz6r Жыл бұрын
Don't War! Make Music! ❤
@joyceromano9424 11 ай бұрын
And these guys don't even really speak English! You'd never know it by listening to them sing. Amazing musicians.
@sess122 11 ай бұрын
@@joyceromano9424 Leonid, the brilliant bassist, arranger, organizer and engineer actually speaks it pretty well. They've toured the U.S. now a couple of times. Check out their Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire covers...just a brilliant!
@ellenstewartbowman3898 10 ай бұрын
check out so of Leonid & Friends other covers. Everything they do is supurb!
@vincedaliessio5447 7 ай бұрын
Better.
@richkurl 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen dozens and dozens of Steely Dan covers, including several of My Old School, and I've got to say that this absolutely takes the Gold. Steely Dan tunes demand absolute precision and attention to every little detail and complexity, and you guys simply nailed it. Thanks for making my day.
@lindabergman3127 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed 💯
@mikepope577 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@engagemystaff1001 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, this made my day, super joyous!
@tomeemerson 2 жыл бұрын
spot on, so good!
@TheBent139 2 жыл бұрын
Clearly the Russians have surpassed us in studio quality. Whoever does the mixes on these sessions always produces the most amazing sound. I was just following the bassline from beginning to end. You are not going to find a better rhythm section anywhere on this planet than Leonid and Igor. I like the Lexington Lab Band Steely Dan versions as well but this one is amazing.
@adamivany7792 2 жыл бұрын
Igor on the drums is the coolest dude in town.
@holdouts 2 жыл бұрын
Go Bucks! lol
@mbolduc Жыл бұрын
Igor is the KING
@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238 Жыл бұрын
RIP CHARLIE PARKER....can we get Igor to sit in with the Stones? He's that tight!
@nmjazz09 Жыл бұрын
Their drummer is amazing. Nails every style asked of him. No changing of heads per concert. Just kick ass behind a basic kit!!! Bravo!!!
@groundhog713 Жыл бұрын
He nails Jim Hodder's parts down like a champ.
@philipdaniels1817 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you noticed, they have 3 drummers, they each learned a few songs and take turns at the drums and do percussionist work.
@myrudram Жыл бұрын
He's a Rock Star ✨✨✨
@rbweinbaum1 Жыл бұрын
The drummer is always Igor Javad-Zade. He’s a beast. They often add other percussionists but I’ve not seen anyone else at the traps.
@nmjazz09 Жыл бұрын
@@philipdaniels1817 I've only seen Igor.
@user-oe3dr9ij8k 3 ай бұрын
drummer is a machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Lampchuanungang 3 ай бұрын
Truth forever 💓♾️
@daleperkins4901 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought it possible for someone to cover Skunk Baxter's guitar work, but the tone was absolutely DEAD ON and the playing was impeccable. Astounding job guys!
@edwardmason7258 2 жыл бұрын
that was impossible in my mind before I saw this...
@nickcollins9403 2 жыл бұрын
DEAD ON IT!
@williammorris584 2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardmason7258 agreed!
@rockme1492 2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@tamcocar 2 жыл бұрын
He does a PERFECT Terry Kath too! That guy is unreal!!
@drumdude46 3 жыл бұрын
From America guys... and from someone who has been listening to that album, since it came out, in '73, and knows literally...'every note. We Love you! You absolutely.....NAILED this amazing ( and fairly complex) song. From the Vocals...( good god...that guitar player and singer...doing 'Both! Incredible) We thank you, for this absolutely stunning version...of this American Classic. From the USA... We love "Leonid and Friends'. You guys are Amazing.
@gustavopardiplaz4301 3 жыл бұрын
From Venezuela to👍
@anthonybranch4712 2 жыл бұрын
I have to totally agree! Every vocal note, every riff and bit of guitar harmonics on-the-fly, every complex pattern by the brass section, all just absolutely PERFECT. (And yeah, Alexander getting Fagan's vocals and "Skunk" Baxter's INCINDIARY guitar work, all at the same time....!)
@glennjelich3174 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your comment. Not only every note perfect, every little nuance, accent and tweak is on point. These guys are WORLD CLASS.
@stevereetz1752 2 жыл бұрын
Amen brother!
@ragjamrock 2 жыл бұрын
The guitarist did it for me!WoW! L&F deliver once more!
@FranzStrasse 9 ай бұрын
Somewhere, Walter Becker is smiling about this. I will never tire of this rendition. Superb.
@KevinSmithdc 8 ай бұрын
The guitar player killed it - and did so while dressing like Ace Ventura!
@RobertGOrtega-eh9zl 5 ай бұрын
Thought no one else would make a cool remark like this! Bravo for noticing! ?👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙊🙉🙈💥👀🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@TwentyOneThirty 5 ай бұрын
Haha I thought he looked familiar
@Meshellyne8 4 ай бұрын
Oh! That’s what Ace is doing now! Lol Thanks for pointing it out, i had a laugh! Good looking guy‼️
@rustyzahn8739 4 ай бұрын
Ha! He did look a little like Ace, but damn these guys are just brilliant, close your eyes while listening to this (and many other tracks they do) and you might think it was Steely Dan just remarkable
@rrm2784 3 жыл бұрын
And I must say, Alexander KILLED it on lead guitar!
@mrartician5250 3 жыл бұрын
Boy, did he EVER!
@mrmockatoo6786 3 жыл бұрын
He might've outskunked Skunk! And great vocals too.
@GregoryMcLean 3 жыл бұрын
He just needs a walrus mustache now :)
@jjano2320 2 жыл бұрын
Must be great to be able to play like that. I have 0 musical talent and I've tried.
@74bshs 4 ай бұрын
I thought Skunk did that. Thanks for affirming that. @@mrmockatoo6786
@johnhoerl7326 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Uncle Leonid’s bass playing. Easy to overlook amidst all the other fantastic musicians, but he consistently plays some extremely complex bass parts with ease and touch. Bravo!
@spambrando 3 жыл бұрын
Uncle Leonid...lol
@etinterrapax2 3 жыл бұрын
Sensei Leonid
@matthewmoss7601 3 жыл бұрын
That J-Bass is growlin’
@Contragato 3 жыл бұрын
Excelente bajista...!!!
@geoffwolfe9515 3 жыл бұрын
I play a Fender Jazz bass. But after hearing Uncle Leonid play it I might just use it as a doorstop..... :-)
@danielkokal8819 Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan is notoriously difficult to cover. this cover shines like a new penny. very well done.
@dougrose2452 Жыл бұрын
And way way better than Steely Dan do it now.
@tonyborgese9010 11 ай бұрын
Totally agree !
@pato7554 9 ай бұрын
Everything they cover is magic. Incredible musicians.
@tredog884 8 ай бұрын
I'm sorry but I must state the obvious: The female singer is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ON THE PLANET. Does anybody else sense her infectious spirit??
@colinoconnor4206 7 ай бұрын
shockingly beautiful
@summersavannah01 6 ай бұрын
Leave her alone I saw her first !!!!!!😅
@mrbill8542 6 ай бұрын
Yes--we are all hot for Ksenia !!! She's flawless !!
@PeteHathaway 5 ай бұрын
We all do
@jjw3956 5 ай бұрын
Any woman that can sing and truly enjoys it turns me TF on. Check out Jules Holland -Horse to water-it's on here, Sam Brown on lead. I love that woman. As you say, infectious spirit, amen man.
@jeffreymoeller1175 Жыл бұрын
I am 66 years old, and THAT is as good music as I’ve ever heard!
@gregpalermo3861 6 ай бұрын
Dam straight!
@StephenRejniak 5 ай бұрын
They have a huge collection of great covers, especially from Chicago.
@tedspens 4 ай бұрын
I'm 65 and I'm pretty sure next year I'll still agree.
@jessecadena8997 3 ай бұрын
I'm 67 you can't tell the difference between steely Dan or Lexington lab band excellent
@boardmanfan 3 ай бұрын
No doubt!!
@manifestgtr 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a “perfect” cover of *any* song, let alone Steely Dan. Right down to the articulations and tones. I mean…this is almost spookily perfect…
@I9s7lam5is-S3tu1pid 2 жыл бұрын
It’s. So. Perfect!!!
@jakedconway 2 жыл бұрын
Not that tough with all the overdubs.
@Grayham4 2 жыл бұрын
@@jakedconway yeah seriously, they weren’t really trying to make it a secret with this one lol
@jvburnes 2 жыл бұрын
Shockingly perfect. The guitarist pulls off the Skunk Baxter solo as an laid back afterthought.
@michaelireland7239 2 жыл бұрын
spookily
@BillyJoeJimBob8 8 ай бұрын
This is as good as a cover tune can be!!! Everyone is excellent but Alexander Pozdnyakov's guitar work is as close to perfect as I've heard!
@pamburkey6252 8 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing ❤❤❤
@macedindu829 Жыл бұрын
What an insane performance by Alexander both on lead vocal and guitar. Wow.
@arcworks6844 2 жыл бұрын
I've spent my entire adult life, over 40 years, playing in cover bands. Covering Steely Dan poorly is hard. These folks just kill it and make it look easy. Every one of them. But I am particularly amazed at the Skunk Baxter solos. The guy nails it and the tone is perfect. That drummer is so in the pocket too. Just beautiful, joyous music making at it's finest. More Steely Dan, Please :)
@droses1600 Жыл бұрын
Skunk played those solos??? Someone else pls confirm this is true. I always thought that they were from the magic fingers of Walter Becker (RIP).
@pwoessner4478 Жыл бұрын
Nailed the guitar work. I do think it was skunk baxter
@droses1600 Жыл бұрын
@@pwoessner4478 OK, I bow to your superior knowledge that it was Baxter, not Becker on those solos. How did he get his nickname by the way, anyone know? Did he have problems with personal hygiene, or maybe a tendency for posterior flatulence??
@jckelley4198 Жыл бұрын
Yes, this guitar player is the quintessential journeymen guitar player for any band. Whenever he becomes a free agent, everybody in the band draft would be fighting for him
@rickchilds3733 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Steely Dan song, and Rox Bros killed it
@johnventura1637 3 жыл бұрын
Once again, Leonid and friends are absolutely killing it!!!!!!!!
@mikeescriba756 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best all around band, ea one has their talent, spot on, unbelievable how well they perform OMG🎶🎸🎵🎸
@israelzayas8282 3 жыл бұрын
Equal to or even better than the original..😳
@northernbohemianrealist1412 3 жыл бұрын
Keeling it.
@Connie1Fan 2 жыл бұрын
@@israelzayas8282 I've had the same thought many times.. they are amazing 👏
@silasmarner7586 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutley FABULOUS. Tons of feel, spirit, prowess - they've got it all and playing like a band. Wow!
@stevenspringer1599 Жыл бұрын
holy shit...I've followed the boys since they first emerged and I did not expect to live long enough to hear someone be able to do this this fucking well. The most impressive cover I've ever heard.
@jmm1000 Жыл бұрын
literally!
@AndreBox-iq2gg Жыл бұрын
This is just insane, the lead guitarist must be from outer space. Just like the rest of those guys. What talent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@cbalmori 11 ай бұрын
Skunk Baxter reincarnate… amazing indeed
@sess122 11 ай бұрын
Agree, whoever the heck he is...second to none, including Baxter and many others.
@khakuda 3 жыл бұрын
Even Ksenia's beauty cannot distract from the outstanding musicianship. Well, mostly anyway.
@douglasschmidt9929 3 жыл бұрын
she is so easy on the eyes .... love
@Snarkapotamus 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, I don't know about that...she's definitely a world class beauty. And talented and smart and ...
@TheoSmith249 3 жыл бұрын
Ksenia vs the rest of the male band members equals, balance.
@TheoSmith249 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffaitken7287 haha, yes. I wonder if Ksenia has a brother who plays trumpet. ?
@joecrowaz 3 жыл бұрын
Speak for yourself...
@sydviscous7006 3 жыл бұрын
First they crushed Chicago, and now The Dan! WOW... Just freakin' WOW! More PLEASE!!!!
@grc0456 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts, exactly!
@eugeneboyarskiy7694 2 жыл бұрын
Yours is no disgrace by Yes might be a step up.
@MrDjslav5 2 жыл бұрын
And EW & F which is arguably just as hard to reproduce as SD.
@wagner622 11 ай бұрын
"My Old School" is in my top 5 favorite songs ever, from the first time I heard it when I was 15 in 1973. What Leonid & Friends did with it is jaw-dropping, astounding and absolutely BRILLIANT! It's very, very nearly note perfect, the guitar and horn sections are spot on. I got all misty listening and watching this video. WELL DONE L&F!!
@RogerRohrbouck-fb2sp 9 ай бұрын
I have listened to SD version and these guys back to back Atleast 20 times. Not very often is the remake better .
@CorePathway 3 ай бұрын
There are elements of this I like more than the original
@jojolostie 2 ай бұрын
Same here. Amazing.
@phoenixjef 4 ай бұрын
I've seen Steely Dan 3 times, never thought anyone could cover them..... Then I found you guys...... you nailed it
@503matelo 3 жыл бұрын
Somehow there needs to be more than a simple "thumbs up" rating. Mindbendingly great !!!
@josephmartinez8803 3 жыл бұрын
18 clowns gave it a thumbs down. They have poor taste!
@jpcanes 3 жыл бұрын
@@josephmartinez8803 All the thumbs down are ppl that never went to school. ;)
@josephmartinez8803 3 жыл бұрын
@@jpcanes 🤪😂😂👍
@timroden6617 3 жыл бұрын
Standing ovation is the proper response.
@gretchenwhan107 3 жыл бұрын
Most likely they're jealous of their musical prowess!!😁I'm in awe. Totally knocked another one out of the park!!!
@seamusmcfreak Жыл бұрын
This is still one of the greatest performances on youtube!
@marywolf2459 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I can't stop coming back to it.
@lindabergman3127 Жыл бұрын
Yes it definitely is ❤
@thejazzbass76 Жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@richardbourdeau1779 Жыл бұрын
Love this group... these guys have chops!
@08c6vette 10 ай бұрын
Guy was channeling both skunk and Fagan, incredible job.
@leonardomoraes5682 Ай бұрын
Really incredible! WTF
@08c6vette Ай бұрын
@@leonardomoraes5682 I've watched this at least a couple dozen times over the last year and still can't believe how good it is. Have to believe Fagan and Becker, if he was still alive would be blown away. The fact that they're from Russia makes it even more amazing.
@leonardomoraes5682 Ай бұрын
@@08c6vette Totally agree with you! I LOVE Steely Dan, this guys blowed my mind!
@leonardomoraes5682 Ай бұрын
@@08c6vette 100% agreed! They are some mind blowing motherfuckers!!!
@user-py9hs2ui3z 4 ай бұрын
Those Rox Bros are really cool dudes! Great voices and guitar playing! I can watch this every day!
@mjproebstle 3 жыл бұрын
OMG, you are covering Steely Dan, an impossible band to cover, like a champ now!!!!! Seeing you in October and can’t WAIT!! Please, more Steely Dan. Cheers!!!
@gustavopardiplaz4301 3 жыл бұрын
That's right ...More cover please👍👍
@artistaloca4 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you see them? I did Clearwater and had a great time- such a great performance ❣❣😍👍👍
@richardkarch6132 2 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of these guys. Unbelievable talent
@garrymathesen8748 2 жыл бұрын
I second that. More SD
@greypossum1 3 жыл бұрын
Just the perfect amount of cowbell. Brilliant.
@davidoconnor4551 3 жыл бұрын
"More cowbell!"
@robbiepoulin920 3 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it !! LOL
@vamsm 3 жыл бұрын
Guess what? I got a fever. And the only prescription…. Is more Leonid and Friends!!
@markpardue2104 3 жыл бұрын
Fill the room.. More cow bell
@jonachaval1912 6 ай бұрын
This cover band never fails to blow my mind. Covering Steely Dan with eerie perfection and nuance is their new world record. Outstanding!
@elizabethcarron5797 7 ай бұрын
My gracious what talent! This Band is top notch! Vocals and musicians like going back in time and seeing Steely Dan Live! Aja is my favorite album! Feels like I am in my teenage car 40 years ago!
@HighGravity1100 2 жыл бұрын
It's not just that they nail the notes, the tone, and the feel but their engineer is f**king god-like. That mix...
@davidcox3076 2 жыл бұрын
I think sometime Leonid's production skills get overlooked. But it's no secret that Fagen and Becker were perfectionists and he more than matches them.
@demidemeanor127 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely "God-Like*!
@artistaloca4 2 жыл бұрын
TRUTH ❣🌹🌹
@everydayexpats 2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly.
@Cyberfender1 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidcox3076 good call!
@JoseCarlos-yb5gm 3 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan is one of the most important and least remembered bands of the 70's and it's a great pleasure to see an excellent band like Leonid and Friends masterfully interpret their songs, congratulations.
@74bshs 3 жыл бұрын
Being a child of the 70's, I will ALWAYS remember Steely Dan! :)
@richardmcelheney6430 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! They are definitely not one of the least remembered bands of 70's! Not counting all the hits from the 80s and 90s, they won 4 Grammys in 2000 including album of the year!
@joshrandall5297 3 жыл бұрын
Least remembered? Not to real rock fans.
@JoseCarlos-yb5gm 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshrandall5297 I agree with you, but the most people nowadays don't know Steely Dan.
@billvill61 3 жыл бұрын
Becker and Fagen were perfectionists and knew early on that they weren't going to achieve it by using local musicians, it's why Steely Dan isn't better known. Their lineup wasn't really a band, per se, just Becker and Fagen and a collection of the best session guys they could find. They also didn't tour that much. I'll take them just the way they were, though. It's definitely the soundtrack of my late teens on until now.
@gmoney1065 5 ай бұрын
Whoever the sound engineer was on this definitely knows what they're doing. It sounds like a CD mix from a pro engineer.
@saxman432004 19 күн бұрын
Always
@dennisingalls7776 Жыл бұрын
Ksenia is absolutely STUNNING
@TheSulross 5 ай бұрын
Singing Karen Carpenter covers - Ksenia is spot on. Best next to Karen herself, may Karen RIP
@davidedgar3509 5 ай бұрын
Shes always stunning.
@davidn.5803 4 ай бұрын
I can't take my eyes off Ksenia. 😳🤓
@thefincoach1 Ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful women in the world and a flawless singer. Band is lucky to have her!
@ACfixer Күн бұрын
That woman is flawless.
@rickmoisio5260 2 жыл бұрын
I keep praying music will save this world. These guys are certainly doing their part.
@NeverTalkToCops1 Жыл бұрын
Music helps. Prayer? Never.
@debbiebowling7931 Жыл бұрын
I truly believe this bunch could do it!
@kristinaschlegel2680 3 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan!! Holy smokes this is fantastic!!! Bravo!! So proud of everyone. Just blown away. THANK YOU!!
@lakesideview1181 3 жыл бұрын
What she said !!
@dicklaing80 3 жыл бұрын
...and more of what she said..from New Zealand!! Stunning cover of a classic Dan tune. I'm blown away!!!
@user-pq9vh4rk1v Ай бұрын
Wow, as a lifelong Steely Dan fan this is an exceptional cover of the song. Instruments absolutely perfect. Absolutely amazing that a foreign born band can replicate some of the best American music of the 70's and 80's. I'd pay to see this live
@jeffbeck9347 6 ай бұрын
If you need a long-drive piece of music on a loop, this is the one. My favorite Steely Dan song covered to perfection.
@steves563 3 жыл бұрын
Again just like with their renditions of Chicago’s music they knock it out of the park! I have never heard a Steely Dan tune covered so well!
@lindabergman3127 3 жыл бұрын
Neither have I🤩
@georgeturner2374 2 жыл бұрын
Steely Dan couldn't cover Steely Dan this well!
@stretch54 2 жыл бұрын
Steve S -- here is a great cover of "bodhisattva" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9Jkfrh42afSeXk.html
@georgenelson3719 2 жыл бұрын
yep, and i don't think we will hear it so well done ever again
@glenniz1 3 жыл бұрын
There is a reason why you never see bands cover Steely Dan Songs. The line up of Steely Dan consisted of the best artists, musicians and session players ever assembled in the history of Rock-'n'-roll! But you my friends, have just made Walter smile down upon you from Heaven!!👍
@charlesmcfarling9337 3 жыл бұрын
As far as I'm concerned, the hardest thing about Steely Dan music is the chord progressions. It's the hardest music I've ever tried to pick out on my keyboards because of the complexity of the chords. You really have to listen.
@thejazzbass76 2 жыл бұрын
@@charlesmcfarling9337 It’s said that some studio musicians ran out of the studio and never came back To play with Becker and Fagen is the highest level you can reach
@bradporter1424 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic. I was listening to Steely Dan in '76 when my friend's older brother got Royal Scam and played it on his Marantz stereo.
@stephenlyons8575 Ай бұрын
I’ve listened to this over and over and they have nailed this. Best without a doubt.
@michaelb.6004 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic version. The lead guitarist is so good!
@billbrandine5857 3 жыл бұрын
No one, absolutely no one, could do this better. Stunningly perfect. Vocals and playing perfection. Mix is dead on Wow.
@mattlove1 3 жыл бұрын
Instrumentally, it sounds pretty much identical to the original, but the vocals lack the personality and character of Donald Fagen, so I would have to say that Steely Dan can do it better. Also, they not only played the parts, they wrote them. Sadly, last time I saw Steely Dan, Fagen forgot some of the lyrics on My Old School. Sad how the years catch up in even the best of us. And this band has one thing the original doesn't; Hulk Hogan on back up vocals. Well done.
@debbiec2020 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattlove1 Vasily Asimov's muscular stature certainly is at its best!!!!
@billbrandine5857 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattlove1... Well, of course. That's like saying, "no one can match an original artist on any cover because they're not the original artist." You stated the obvious. LOL. And yes, some artists perform live well past their expiration date. 😀
@fivestring65ify 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Lexington Lab Band.
@cheneyrobert 3 жыл бұрын
Stunningly great 👏👏👏👏👍🏻😎🥂
@samhaskins2506 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant! Sounds 99.9 recurring percent like the originally recorded version. World class performance!!!! So good to see Serge Tiagnyriadno performing as well.
@eddiepearce5307 4 ай бұрын
Unreal Russian doing a classic Steely Dan and doing it FANTASTICALLY This off charts good, coordinating that many instruments and doing it all perfectly !!! WELL DONE Probably greatest re-make of My Old School A+++++++++++++++++++++
@Wimschen63 3 жыл бұрын
Igor is a beast on the drums. This man is as accurate as a Swiss watch. Great job !! As always.
@Hammer1126 3 жыл бұрын
I played for a great number of years with three different bands and have had the pleasure of sitting in sessions with a few other musicians and I cant think of a better Drummer I have sever seen. Igor is a class act drummer.
@markmiller7454 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hammer1126 I played with several drummers as well, a couple of them were very good. But Igor is as good as anyone. Danny was/is great but Igor, while he puts a little twist on stuff as all drummers do is fun to listen to. And that's why we listen ... right?
@Hammer1126 2 жыл бұрын
@@markmiller7454 Jeff Pocaro of Toto was in my estimations way be of if not the best player of percussions followed by Danny S of Chicago, but Igor fits up there in my very humble view His work on My Old School is so far my favorite. I wish they sold Leonid and Friends in a hoodie style and if I could get and autograph photo from Kesnia with I’d jump at both.
@ronegan2840 2 жыл бұрын
And wearing a Ohio State shirt! Classic!
@Snarkapotamus 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hammer1126 - Gadd, Calautti, Purdie and then Porcaro...but I really liked Igor's cymbal grab at 4:48. It's a little thing, but it smacks of precision!
@JeannieMitchellMyers 3 жыл бұрын
I am so addicted to this group! I would rather hear their versions of Steely Dan and Chicago and Earth Wind And Fire than the originals! LOVE YOU ALL, keep up the great work and my husband is from Ohio, so drummer, we love your tee!!
@jber9569 3 жыл бұрын
I would agree with the way those groups sound today because L & F are pretty damn close to the way those groups sounded back in the day.
@josecuervo1747 3 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@mistycrick5877 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I feel the same way! So addicted!
@TheSulross 5 ай бұрын
Well, thanks to YT, we get to watch them perform those great classic songs. And that adds a lot to the experience too. And let's face it, watching Ksenia do a Karen Carpenter cover is much, much better than a listening only experience.
@sofiablakey6454 4 ай бұрын
This group needs to be recognized as great musicians! Great cover band of talented musicians!
@donalddawkins643 4 ай бұрын
I've never been a fan of cover artists, but this just blew me away. Wow, how fabulous is this.
@lindabergman3127 4 ай бұрын
Yep they’re awesome ❤so are the Lexington lab Band Rosanna (Toto) Def Leppard Boston kiss zeppelin and Heart ( Straight on for you😮
@Porscheman1 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic rendition - these 2 brothers need to be added to the line-up Leonid!
@tomboard1 3 жыл бұрын
Oh please. You need to do a lot more Steely Dan.
@bearmassaro 3 жыл бұрын
THIS. THIS POST WINS.
@geraldmingus5696 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@chrisgirten6344 3 жыл бұрын
you gonna be there on ludlow?
@ForderLearnToFly 4 ай бұрын
I saw Steely Dan last summer in Toronto at the Budwiser Stage. Mesmorizing then and I just had the same feeling again. Every single musician in this video had a vital role that could make or break this song. Supurbly done, for a song that would be hard to cover for the best of bands. I know every note of this tune in my head and you can typically see where cover bands make shortcuts or simpler lead parts. This was to the letter perfection. Thank you.
@johnwilliams2420 Жыл бұрын
Lead guitar was superb. Every single member in the band was amazingly tight. Excellent performance.
@Inokea 2 жыл бұрын
How about props to the incredible brass section! Just incredibly good like every aspect of L&F. Bravo..
@adam872 3 жыл бұрын
Crikey, that was unbelievably good. The bloke playing Skunk's solo parts was especially great.
@tcm6756 3 жыл бұрын
You are correct sir. Just awesome.
@chrismurray8132 3 жыл бұрын
Skunk would be proud!!
@HQBergeron 3 жыл бұрын
This was an iconic solo by Jeff “Skunk” Baxter which I always love every single time I hear the original. And this cover really made me smile! Good work.
@waynedurning8717 3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same. Really did it justice.
@mattagnew206 2 жыл бұрын
Not precisely note for note, but right in all the right places, captured the exact spirit of the original, and threw in a couple of tasty wee flavours. Very, very good.
@leoespino3686 7 ай бұрын
Saw Leonid & Friends live in Visalia, CA last week. They played this song and I thought I'd never hear anyone play Steely Dan like these guys did. What a great show. My wife and I were thoroughly impressed with this group. Can't wait to hear them again.
@nicholasgeleta1871 2 ай бұрын
Walter is looking down from heaven thinking I have never been this high. Skunk Baxter the original lead guitarist has stopped a briefing he was giving at the Pentagon in disbelief and joy when he heard this stratospheric cover. 😎🙌😎
@Bamainjc 3 жыл бұрын
Got to love those horns.
@caz62 3 жыл бұрын
What a great Sunday morning surprise!..Keep up the great work!
@tcfalcon2000 3 жыл бұрын
AMEN!! 🙏👏🙏👏
@steely_vine Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best cover of an SD song I’ve ever seen. By far. Hats off to you guys!!!
@jeffreyjacobs390 Жыл бұрын
What a great rippin' guitar solo(s) as this brother can sing as well as play the axe ! His brother on cow bell and high harmony is also terrific. All the Leonid players are superb musicians ! Kudos to you all. GBjj
@altonbradley717 2 жыл бұрын
Now THAT was incredible. I've heard Fagen and Becker live and up close more than once, and they have been my absolute favorite group for going on 40 years. No one usually tries to cover Steely Dan because the music is just too difficult, but you guys do it at a very high level while making it look so effortless. Well done, my Russian and Ukranian friends!!
@paulstephenson5913 2 жыл бұрын
If u can play steely Dan u play anyrhing
@d.e.b.b5788 2 жыл бұрын
Lots and lots of rehearsing to get it perfect. These guys are terrific musicians. Most people don't have the patience (or the skill) to work that hard; I give Leonid & friends so much respect for how good they are.
@kurtvoigt5006 2 жыл бұрын
Primo experience 💙 🙌
@lindabergman3127 Жыл бұрын
If u want to see a stunning skunk Baxter n Randy California n friends see yt Spirit I've got a line on you it's fantastic 😍
@martyrising3623 Жыл бұрын
I cant stop watching these guys...absolute professionals. The Tower of Power and Chicago songs are better than the originals!!
@robjames3864 2 жыл бұрын
It's been a over a month since I discovered this excellent Steely Dan cover and I keep coming back to listen to it. What a great group of musicians. Support them and buy their music.
@ALSESSIONS 2 жыл бұрын
so do I
@jesusmorenoruiz1749 3 ай бұрын
Amazing muscisians all of you. The singer great and the beauty of Ksenia round the piece. Great work!
@mprenn1547 8 ай бұрын
Jesus that put a smile on my face wide as the moon....
@co6nitivebi9s24 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely flawless cover. Played with tremendous joy, precision and soul. Alexander played the guitar solo perfectly with all its subtleties and nuances. Mere words cannot describe my love for this group of musicians.
@marcellemay7721 3 жыл бұрын
Yes yes...More Steely Dan! The whole AJA album would be great...but any tune from that album would be awesome.
@ejb7969 3 жыл бұрын
But "Peg" first!
@apexerman1 3 жыл бұрын
@@ejb7969 - Whew... gotta find reasonable sounding Michael McDonald vocals! Those harmonies are killer in that song!
@user-pm8tu9ky5u 11 ай бұрын
holy mother of god .... leonid and friends have raised their own bar. this is simply extraordinary. bravo. bravo. bravo.
@davidjenkin2199 Жыл бұрын
That version of MY Old School has got EVERYTHING. Solid groovy rhythm, great vocal and backing singers, awesome lead guitar and vocals by brothers! Wow!
@travis8665 2 жыл бұрын
God, that bloke can play a guitar and sing. Really great. Absolutely amazing.
@frankmarsh1159 3 жыл бұрын
Some of the faces have changed but Leonid is still on bass and Igor's still behind the drum kit. One of the best rhythm sections on KZfaq.
@74bshs 3 жыл бұрын
And Ksenia is still in the group!! :)
@jwoodard29 8 ай бұрын
An energetic and faithful cover of an old SD favorite. Special shout out to the lead singer and guitarist.
@seamusmcfreak 5 ай бұрын
I still can’t get over how good this is! Igor is so in the pocket. And EVERYONE ELSE knocks it out of the park!
@seamusmcfreak 5 ай бұрын
And the production is world class!
@SirGolfalot- 2 жыл бұрын
It's more than a copy. You breathe new life into the favorite songs of many people.
@squareeyz Жыл бұрын
I think it's a better recording than the original, 21st century technology meets insane musical talent. The piano is brighter, the bass is moved more to the front than the original, the backup vocals are cleaner in this mix, they would have had more recording tracks to work with compared to the 70's original. Seems a beat or two slower than the original but very close indeed.
@davidkendall71 3 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite group. Their renditions are spot on to the originals.
@showtimecharlie6734 Ай бұрын
OH MY GOD !!!!! As a professional performimg musician for 50 years---- it just doesn't get any better than this. This is so, sooooooooo good...
@mnrodriguez 2 ай бұрын
As good as the original...no doubt! They are GREAT!!! My wife and I have tickets for June!!!
@robertcook973 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely PERFECT in every way.....everyone in the band played their part true to the original especially the lead guitar player. I was in a band when this song came out and we all were Steely Dan fans. Must have listened to this song hundreds of times and I recall the original solo down to every note. The guitar player nailed every note perfectly......GREAT JOB !!!!!!!
@m.o.5137 3 жыл бұрын
This is simply incredible. This group is the greatest cover band of all time, and are all super talented. Perfection
@sydviscous7006 3 жыл бұрын
No doubt! These guys (and gal) are totally awesome!
@johntaft771 Жыл бұрын
Perfection! After watching their videos for the past 3 years and seeing them live twice I have come to this conclusion - this is the best group of musicians assembled that can take on any difficult tune and make it look easy. It all starts with the amazing skill of Leonid transcribing and arranging each part and nuance. It ends with every musician being a master at their instrument and vocals. Out of all the group I am most amazed by Igor's drumming. It seams there is nothing he can't play. He is a monster behind his kit - truly among the best. I can't wait to see them again this year!
@lindabergman3127 Жыл бұрын
Agreed100 ❤❤❤
@SPJBR 10 ай бұрын
One day when I’m rich and famous I’m going to put together a group of people and we’re going to play this song over and over until the end of our days and we will be the happiest people that ever graced this planet.
@dmorga1 3 жыл бұрын
Good lord! There are covers, and then there are. . what do you call this? It's better than a reproduction. It is just staggeringly good. Kudos to you all. I can see the joy in the playing, and everyone here is just a monster player.
@KeithBlade 3 жыл бұрын
Check out their cover of 'September' it's my personal favorite. There is none better.
@RicG. 3 жыл бұрын
Lot's of great Steely Dan songs you could cover - fits perfectly. Love this one!!
@Jim-wc3kz Ай бұрын
My favorite Dan song has been smashed by these guys. The in studio joy is obvious. The horns are divine. The vocals are ridiculous. The drummer is right there with Keith Carlock.
@chrisfarnan4426 10 ай бұрын
I think this is my favorite of all L&F stuff. It's flipping amazing. NO ONE can cover Steely like this. And since one of their founding members has now passed... 😢 even Steely Dan can't cover Steely Dan like this. Please cover more Steely Dan.. There are alot of Dan fans out here that would be in heaven.❤
@CommonSenseRevolution 2 жыл бұрын
From a longtime 'Dan Fan" - ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON PERFECT. If I wasn't watching the video, I'd have sworn it was STEELY DAN playing it. Every note perfect. Vox Perfect. Horn section Perfect. BRAVO!!!
@coldsharkride 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It is impossible to hear a difference between the Dan version and this one. Absolutely virtuoso brilliant.
@quentinkaasa47 2 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? The vocals sound pretty awful in comparison to Steely Dan's.
@jeffreydunn9073 3 жыл бұрын
Where the he'll are their GRAMMYS? Wake up America. The best music ever arranged in the USA is being nailed by Russians. Keep it up guys. We love you.😀
@markmiller7454 2 жыл бұрын
@Tom Olson really? many many artists have cloned songs from former artists. Your comment makes no sense.
@markmiller7454 2 жыл бұрын
@Tom Olson you are a fool, read history and learn
@jeffreydunn9073 2 жыл бұрын
To Mr. Olson.... 2014 Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Best traditional pop vocal.All previously recorded material.
@jeffreydunn9073 2 жыл бұрын
But you're certainly not a fool. Guess I was just gushing a little because they are talented, classically trained musicians who are doing justice to music of that era. Must be the boomer in me.😆
@jeffreydunn9073 2 жыл бұрын
@Tom Olson Whoa there, Mon frer. Taking my talking point a little too serious, I think. I realize they don't give out Grammys for what they do. My larger point is this. Knowing the back story of how Leonid and friends came to be, I find it unusually refreshing that they practice such attention to detail to give their fans( I understand not all are fans) what they want. The band Chicago uploaded Leonid and friends to their own website. Technically, maybe copyright infringement? Could be. I wouldn't pretend to know copyright law. Just trying to appreciate superior musicianship in this era of autotune. Relax. Don't overthink it.😀 (p.s. Check out "Speck of dust" for an original tune. Awesome )
@donnafrost12strings 2 ай бұрын
I was at their show in Nashville last night. My first time to see them! Absolutely incredible! This song was one of my very favorites of the night. I am a fan for life.
@ronchamberlain8392 8 ай бұрын
Was playing this when a friend stopped by. He was like, Steely Dan, awesome! Imagine his surprise...lol
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