I agree with you all the music in general was spiritual in nature. Kansas remains one of my favorite bands of all times but when I got older I appreciated the lyrics more and more. Each song had a message but all of which remained spiritual. Its good to rock to music with a deep meaining/message that make you think that is generally positive unlike the buble gum rock today.
No you don't haveto have been born in the 70's..However, you do have to have been there and have had to have some "intellectual" secular..Do you know Kerry????Ha,HA,That is just what i thought....grow the f up and stop taliking shit about what you haVE NOT EXPERIENCED ...just because you saw it on "google" or "you tube" that makes you an expert..D>F>You are not family so stf up!!!!!!
@JennaP46 I may not have experienced it, but I have a lot of friends of your age in the US and I'm sure they can all verify what I said. And, if I got you right, you're saying that the things the original members have said in real interviews are just plain wrong? As long as you can't prove the shit you're saying you better gtfo :P
@Kansasforlife Seriously,Grow up and forget it!!!!Why must you be right?I am so over that "high school shit" yeah dude you are sooooooooooooooo right...now please,quit stalking me!!!!!!!!!!!
@JennaP46 WTF??? Stalking? We've had a discussion about a band over 4 months ago and you call that stalking??? I don't even know you! If you're still referring to that "Kansas were officially labeled as a Christian band" sh*t, I've already told you that I have talked to Rich Williams personally over his Facebook page and he told me that I was right all along! So, as I've said before, just gtfo!
@Kansasforlife this song is definitely about out of body experiences. "to glimpse the other side" is the astral plane, where consciousness travels out of the body.
Why cannot people understand that this a very "spiritual" song!!!!Not that i am religious any longer..However, back in the 70's Kansas was a christian band.......It doesn't matter if you believe in religion or not,the intensity was and still remains ~~beautiful..:)
@JennaP46 You're right, this song is about Kerry Livgren's spiritual journey, but Kansas have never been a christian band. Sure, due to Livgren being a very spiritual man most of the songs he wrote have a deeper meaning, but the band itself always wanted to be entertainers, not preachers. That's why Steve Walsh left the band for a while in the 80's ;-)
In '79, Livgren became an evangelical Christian. In 1980, he released his first solo album, "Seeds of change". He recorded three more albums with Kansas. However, tension was growing among the band members as a result of the increasingly blatant Christian perspective of his lyrics; he was increasingly dissatisfied with the band's musical direction (at least in part due to his newfound faith); and Steinhart left the band. This led to Livgren's exit from Kansas in 1983.
@Kansasforlife Are you serious???How old are you?I will not talk religion to you,However,if ypu love Kansas you need to do a little more research of this band ...thyrisus..'You were not there,you can read all you want,believe all you want,but if you have ever met them and gotten to them..it's a matter of heart'
@JennaP46 What the hell are you talking about? Everything I said was true! Steve Walsh himself said that in a few interviews. And don't tell me to do more research of them, you have no idea how much I did in the past 3-4 years. But maybe I've just said it the wrong way: Sure, as far as I know all members of Kansas were/are christian, but they did NOT want to be labeled as a christian band but just a rock band. I'm 17, so what?? I don't have to be born in the 60's to know that :P
These are the kind of bands we all saw in concert and listened to on the radio in the 70's. I appreciate them even more now. Really no bands like this today. Everything is overproduced. No true talent and creativity out there. Very few anyway.
You said it....most misunderstood bans ever...My Favorite 30 years ago and this song and portrait he new are still my favorite...Music way ahead of its time... Accentually the wall turned me onto music and to listen to the messages behind them.....Oh I wish i could see them live for the 7th time...Of any concert to see live...Kansas!
I could sing this song all day. The key changes and decoration are fabulous. its a real shame they didn't produce more music. also, shame on the one person who disliked!
I was in HS when this song came out, and I remember them playing this song at the first KANSAS concert I ever went to- it's a haunting song. Classic Livgren.
kansas is a band like no other . loaded with talent, very progressive and solid. although todays music is popular i get depressed for the content of todays music, the message in this music is deep , sea deep . only the very best of lifes memories come to mind upon hearing kansas. leftoverture is as classic as any album from the 1970's, which is the REAL MEAT of music that sticks to your bones and memory.
Im 17 bought this album 3 months ago for $3 and its now my second favorite vynle i own the firrt is the wall by Pink Floyd and this has become my fav song on leftoverture
@coxco3 Thats really cool that at your age you like like this. Good music overall pretty much ended in the 90's. I do hope that you realize that Leftoverture is better than The Wall. The are both great albums but Leftoverture is an incredible masterpiece. I also HIGHLY recommend 3 more things. Boston's first album and Rush "Moving Pictures" and "Permanent Waves". I'll let u in on a secret....Rush is the best rock band ever....u might as well get all of their albums.
@Kansasforlife -Thank you!I heard Kansas at 11,everything at that moment changed, Before that moment..Through this song..Everything changed.Music became poetry and so much more.They were my favorite band at 11 and still my favorite at 49! I wish it would be for Kansas to come back!How can that happen..Promotion, exposure..They changed me forever, Sigh me up! To make that happen! Any idea's I love your channel subscriping now. I want to make this happen! I would love to carry on this conversation
When I was about 15 I used to sit with headphones on listening to Leftoverture for hours while drawing fantasy art, lost in my own world. Great memories.
There's something about "hard rock' songs and ballads from the 70s. Lots of melody and a lot more orchestral. And lot of musicians have backgrounds in classical music training. Very nice song.
@Kansasforlife Awesome memories for me. I was a junior in high school when this album came out. My band covered EVERY song, some well some not so well. Anyway thanks
Ah so this is where you've been that last few days. Very good choice. Such a powerful and spiritual song. Everyone should hear this and take note, there is no fear in the future. When the time comes for each of us to cross, turn and smile. There is no loss. It will be the beginning of a new found life..........JJS
Amazing song...this is the definitive Kansas song......period!
MrEquinox42 1 day ago
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MrEquinox42 1 day ago
Always loved this song.
ladybluluv 1 month ago
@MrBradysims94 THEN YOU HAVE OPEN UP YOUR HEART, FOR THE MUSIC OF THE PAST WAS TRULY MUSIC FROM THE HEART...
greenwalt1954 1 month ago
it has to be just 1 asshole to dislike this
dragenfire68 2 months ago
I agree with you all the music in general was spiritual in nature. Kansas remains one of my favorite bands of all times but when I got older I appreciated the lyrics more and more. Each song had a message but all of which remained spiritual. Its good to rock to music with a deep meaining/message that make you think that is generally positive unlike the buble gum rock today.
Frankstein81 3 months ago 3
It's agreed upon...If you grew up in that era we all felt the power of kansas~~~
JennaP46 3 months ago
Cant believe how many times this was played in my 1969 vw beetle in Germany!
psselke 6 months ago 2
No you don't haveto have been born in the 70's..However, you do have to have been there and have had to have some "intellectual" secular..Do you know Kerry????Ha,HA,That is just what i thought....grow the f up and stop taliking shit about what you haVE NOT EXPERIENCED ...just because you saw it on "google" or "you tube" that makes you an expert..D>F>You are not family so stf up!!!!!!
JennaP46 7 months ago
@JennaP46 I may not have experienced it, but I have a lot of friends of your age in the US and I'm sure they can all verify what I said. And, if I got you right, you're saying that the things the original members have said in real interviews are just plain wrong? As long as you can't prove the shit you're saying you better gtfo :P
Kansasforlife 7 months ago
@JennaP46 Btw, I've just asked Rich Williams himself about it and he said that I'm correct and you're wrong. Owned xD
Kansasforlife 7 months ago
@Kansasforlife Seriously,Grow up and forget it!!!!Why must you be right?I am so over that "high school shit" yeah dude you are sooooooooooooooo right...now please,quit stalking me!!!!!!!!!!!
JennaP46 3 months ago
@JennaP46 WTF??? Stalking? We've had a discussion about a band over 4 months ago and you call that stalking??? I don't even know you! If you're still referring to that "Kansas were officially labeled as a Christian band" sh*t, I've already told you that I have talked to Rich Williams personally over his Facebook page and he told me that I was right all along! So, as I've said before, just gtfo!
Kansasforlife 3 months ago
@Kansasforlife this song is definitely about out of body experiences. "to glimpse the other side" is the astral plane, where consciousness travels out of the body.
ChinoRdrgz 1 month ago
@ChinoRdrgz Yeah, guess it is, at least partially :-)
Kansasforlife 1 month ago
A great master piece of american progressive rock¡¡¡¡
MrAlbertrock 10 months ago
POWERFUL TUNE!
Aerokings 10 months ago
i do love it ♥
wEric9 10 months ago
Why cannot people understand that this a very "spiritual" song!!!!Not that i am religious any longer..However, back in the 70's Kansas was a christian band.......It doesn't matter if you believe in religion or not,the intensity was and still remains ~~beautiful..:)
JennaP46 11 months ago 2
@JennaP46 You're right, this song is about Kerry Livgren's spiritual journey, but Kansas have never been a christian band. Sure, due to Livgren being a very spiritual man most of the songs he wrote have a deeper meaning, but the band itself always wanted to be entertainers, not preachers. That's why Steve Walsh left the band for a while in the 80's ;-)
Kansasforlife 10 months ago
@Kansasforlife why did livgren ever leave the band?
leonscottkennedyre4 9 months ago
@leonscottkennedyre4 I'm not sure, but I think it was because of creative differences between him and John and Dino Elefante ;-)
Kansasforlife 9 months ago
In '79, Livgren became an evangelical Christian. In 1980, he released his first solo album, "Seeds of change". He recorded three more albums with Kansas. However, tension was growing among the band members as a result of the increasingly blatant Christian perspective of his lyrics; he was increasingly dissatisfied with the band's musical direction (at least in part due to his newfound faith); and Steinhart left the band. This led to Livgren's exit from Kansas in 1983.
ConsequentialLunch 9 months ago 2
@ConsequentialLunch Finally,someone that makes sense~~go figure~~
JennaP46 3 months ago
@Kansasforlife Are you serious???How old are you?I will not talk religion to you,However,if ypu love Kansas you need to do a little more research of this band ...thyrisus..'You were not there,you can read all you want,believe all you want,but if you have ever met them and gotten to them..it's a matter of heart'
JennaP46 7 months ago
@JennaP46 What the hell are you talking about? Everything I said was true! Steve Walsh himself said that in a few interviews. And don't tell me to do more research of them, you have no idea how much I did in the past 3-4 years. But maybe I've just said it the wrong way: Sure, as far as I know all members of Kansas were/are christian, but they did NOT want to be labeled as a christian band but just a rock band. I'm 17, so what?? I don't have to be born in the 60's to know that :P
Kansasforlife 7 months ago
I guess we'll never hear those sounds like we did then.........truly an outstanding era.
arai59 1 year ago
The greatest song Kansas ever did.............period. True artistic talent.
arai59 1 year ago 2
@MrBradysims94 I grew up with this music. It is so cool to see young people really appreciate real music, not the junk that is being put out now.
Ripper60 1 year ago
These are the kind of bands we all saw in concert and listened to on the radio in the 70's. I appreciate them even more now. Really no bands like this today. Everything is overproduced. No true talent and creativity out there. Very few anyway.
drackxman 1 year ago
I like Kansas Boston Chicago !!!
TheYugo80 1 year ago
You said it....most misunderstood bans ever...My Favorite 30 years ago and this song and portrait he new are still my favorite...Music way ahead of its time... Accentually the wall turned me onto music and to listen to the messages behind them.....Oh I wish i could see them live for the 7th time...Of any concert to see live...Kansas!
Kathyscv 1 year ago
I could sing this song all day. The key changes and decoration are fabulous. its a real shame they didn't produce more music. also, shame on the one person who disliked!
JoshStobart 1 year ago
A very spiritual song. My thoughts and prayers are with Kerry and all the boys from Kansas. Very nice upload.
DatingGameKiller 1 year ago
I was in HS when this song came out, and I remember them playing this song at the first KANSAS concert I ever went to- it's a haunting song. Classic Livgren.
TheEricinSF 1 year ago
kansas is a band like no other . loaded with talent, very progressive and solid. although todays music is popular i get depressed for the content of todays music, the message in this music is deep , sea deep . only the very best of lifes memories come to mind upon hearing kansas. leftoverture is as classic as any album from the 1970's, which is the REAL MEAT of music that sticks to your bones and memory.
josephbensing 1 year ago
i fucking love this fucking song !!! fuck !
darkgrindgo 1 year ago
My favorite Kansas song. It's possibly one of the greatest rock/ ballads, ever.
KLRjr 1 year ago
theres a pirate playing the guitar xD
kingdomhearts227 1 year ago
God this brings back memeories. Genius
scoosty 1 year ago
Im 17 bought this album 3 months ago for $3 and its now my second favorite vynle i own the firrt is the wall by Pink Floyd and this has become my fav song on leftoverture
coxco3 1 year ago
@coxco3 Thats really cool that at your age you like like this. Good music overall pretty much ended in the 90's. I do hope that you realize that Leftoverture is better than The Wall. The are both great albums but Leftoverture is an incredible masterpiece. I also HIGHLY recommend 3 more things. Boston's first album and Rush "Moving Pictures" and "Permanent Waves". I'll let u in on a secret....Rush is the best rock band ever....u might as well get all of their albums.
nopast68 1 year ago
kerry , get well soon, will u be in Niagara this summer w/ the band???u rule
imru4real 1 year ago
Lyrically amazing
donnyhart 1 year ago
You can really hear the Genesis influence in this song.
sandro28grizz 1 year ago 2
SUPER!!!
dlugiprogres 1 year ago
Most underrated band ever. These guys are amazing.
Joshwits 1 year ago 7
@Joshwits You're so right :-)
Kansasforlife 1 year ago
Yeah, that really is awesome. It's always nice to meet peers of mine who have the same point of view on music as me :-)
Michael.
Kansasforlife 1 year ago 3
@Kansasforlife -Thank you!I heard Kansas at 11,everything at that moment changed, Before that moment..Through this song..Everything changed.Music became poetry and so much more.They were my favorite band at 11 and still my favorite at 49! I wish it would be for Kansas to come back!How can that happen..Promotion, exposure..They changed me forever, Sigh me up! To make that happen! Any idea's I love your channel subscriping now. I want to make this happen! I would love to carry on this conversation
Kathyscv 11 months ago
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great songgg!
MrBradysims94 1 year ago
i've loved this song and this band for 35 years.
stardaddyo9 1 year ago
i've loved this great song since i'm 12 years old back in 76
stardaddyo9 1 year ago
When I was about 15 I used to sit with headphones on listening to Leftoverture for hours while drawing fantasy art, lost in my own world. Great memories.
jpenna 1 year ago 2
Beautiful song! This song has always held so much meaning to me throughout my life.
windridr66 2 years ago 2
YES! Thank you!
SpongebobFreek 2 years ago
@joe88350 Thank you :-)
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
Awesome!
cwaj 2 years ago 2
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
There's something about "hard rock' songs and ballads from the 70s. Lots of melody and a lot more orchestral. And lot of musicians have backgrounds in classical music training. Very nice song.
lakesidepark2112 2 years ago 2
one of their best. thanks for posting it. this song owns my tear ducts. heh...
moosepie59 2 years ago 2
Having listen to this song....I want to cross the line.........
po24244908 2 years ago
Thank You !!!, Fan from Argentina.
lw2dxx 2 years ago 4
God bless Kerry, may he recover from his stroke soon! He suffered a stroke on 8/31/09.
glenmyrtle 2 years ago 11
OH NO!!, I just heard him on the radio right before that. Thats so sad... Im saying a prayer for him...
Formulabruce 2 years ago 4
I've been on Twitter yesterday and saw that he started posting again. It seems he's recovering quite fast :-)
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
Fantastisch ! ! ! - On my Favorites !
KANSASuuuuROCK 2 years ago 3
Thank you very much! It's a real pleasure to read all your nice comments :-).
Michael.
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
Such a wonderful song! Super job on the video! I really enjoyed it! By far my most favorite band of all time.
Matt
weazeravalon 2 years ago 7
Thank you Matt :-)
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
@Kansasforlife Awesome memories for me. I was a junior in high school when this album came out. My band covered EVERY song, some well some not so well. Anyway thanks
TheMmmaple 1 year ago
@TheMmmaple Cool, it's always nice to meet other Kansas fans here on YT :-)
Michael.
Kansasforlife 1 year ago
Ah so this is where you've been that last few days. Very good choice. Such a powerful and spiritual song. Everyone should hear this and take note, there is no fear in the future. When the time comes for each of us to cross, turn and smile. There is no loss. It will be the beginning of a new found life..........JJS
kanushrox 2 years ago 2
Thank you for your thoughtful comment Jerry. Let's chat again soon :-)
Michael.
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
Nice work Michael! I really like the forum that you've set up also. Give it some time and we'll get the thing jumpin'!
rickyon 2 years ago
Thanks Rick. Yeah, I hope my English Kansas forum will have more success than my German one... lol
Michael.
Kansasforlife 2 years ago
ah, nice job Michael! I love playing this song...it's one of my favorites!! Keepem' comin'!!
rolandvp 2 years ago
Thank you Ken :-).
Kansasforlife 2 years ago