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Keith Emerson Band - Moscow
On Moscow, the Keith Emerson Band includes ace session guitarist, vocalist, and composer Marc Bonilla (who's toured before with Toy Matinee), bassist Travis Davis, and drummer Tony Pia, who, while currently a member of the Doobie Brothers, has also played with Edgar Winter and Brain Setzer. The program features numerous Emerson, Lake & Palmer nuggets (including a 35-plus-minute "Tarkus"), some brief Emerson originals (film cues from his soundtrack work), a pair of Bonilla pieces, and two co-writes between Bonilla and Emerson. Filmed August, 2008, at Central House of Cinema, Russia.
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Plot Summary
Moscow Tarkus is a live album by the Keith Emerson Band, capturing a performance of Emerson's landmark "Tarkus" suite along with other material. Recorded in Moscow, the album showcases Emerson's virtuosic keyboard playing and the band's interpretation of his complex compositions. It offers a glimpse into Emerson's live energy and his enduring legacy in progressive rock.
Critical Reception
As a live recording primarily focused on a classic Emerson work, critical reception often centers on the performance quality and fidelity to the original 'Tarkus' suite. Reviews tend to highlight Emerson's continued keyboard prowess and the band's ability to deliver a faithful yet energetic rendition.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights Keith Emerson's enduring keyboard talent.
Praised for its faithful and energetic rendition of the 'Tarkus' suite.
Appreciated by fans of classic progressive rock and Emerson's solo work.
Google audience: Audience feedback often expresses appreciation for the live performance and Emerson's masterful keyboard skills, particularly in reinterpreting his iconic compositions.
Fun Fact
The 'Tarkus' suite, originally released by Emerson, Lake & Palmer in 1971, is a concept piece inspired by a fictional armored creature and often considered one of progressive rock's most ambitious and iconic works.
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