Journey From Mariabronn - Virtual Kansas Band Cover

[Aforgomon1]

Jerry, always wonderful. All of you, thank you.

[strovi]

MARAVILLOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[cc6809]

Superb.

[placidian]

Powerful song, an underrated epic, and you guys did a tremendous job!

[pr9383]

Surf'd in randomly. These guys are teriffic!

[Dan441734]

THis KICKED ASS! Great job.....love the Rick' Neal.

[PerpetualLifecycle]

Deserves alot more views, best cover i've seen.

[ragsfan]

Really, really impressive job on my favorite Kansas song.

[b8sam6cash]

Wow... O_O

[jseli68]

Like it very much silentdrummer(my papi). Tumbs up!!!

[pd2210]

You guys are fucking GREAT!

[jordelagu]

@OweMe1Cannoli hey man!! thanks for comment i'm the guitar player in this project, it's so good that people like our work, making tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time :)

[MrKisrocker]

WHO CAN DISLIKE THIS?????!!!!!

[key2kingdom]

OMG, you're doing more Kansa too!

This is too good. I'm speechless.

[carterfilm]

That's really impressive, guys! It's great to see some young guys show interest and appreciation in Kansas's work. And your playing is tight!

[jordelagu]

I forget how awesome was this video :) hahaha

[OcalaMusician]

In answer to the most recent comment...

Nope - I'm not playing a fretless. I played a 2007 Tobias Killer-B 4-string bass for the audio recording, and then played my 1978 Rickenbacker 4001 which also has frets through both a guitar and bass amp for the video taping portion of my video clip.

I hope this helps and answers your question.

Take care,

Neal - bassist of Our Virtual Kansas Tribute band

[OcalaMusician]

In answer to the most recent comment...

Nope - I'm not playing a fretless. I played a 2007 Tobias Killer-B 4-string bass for the audio recording, and then played my 1978 Rickenbacker 4001 which also has frets through both a guitar and bass amp for the video taping portion of my video clip.

I hope this helps and answers your question.

Take care,

Neal - bassist of Our Virtual Kansas Tribute band

[bassdoggy1]

Bravo guys! Thanks for sharing your talents for the best band of all time.

Very nice! Very difficult material. WOW!

[xbgyuri]

korcsa's wrote something like this: Well done..cool

[korcsa]

Nagyon ász, amit csináltok! :-)

[OcalaMusician]

No problem glad you understand better now what this group of musicians are trying to accomplish.

Glad you enjoy it, I hope you enjoy the 2nd song posted and our 3rd one as soon as it is completed. We are doing Icarus: Borne On Wings Of Steele.

[SPLITSLEEVE]

No I am not aware. Sorry for my ignorants. I think the gentleman who is singing has a great voice. He has a very bright sound. It is just personal taste of wanting it darkier at the moment . I may want my coffee with cream tomorrow instead of black . He dos hit the lower notes very well to. His vioce reminds me of the lead singer of YES. Can`t wait to here the second cover. Thanks for the info. And I did not have hold the H key so long . That was rude.

[OcalaMusician]

Um....are you aware that this virtual band is doing only LIVE versions of these Kansas songs, so we purposely are not doing more layers of each performance than just one like you would hear Kansas live???

BTW - do you feel the same about our second cover SONG FOR AMERICA?? We added a new lead singer after this first cover.

[SPLITSLEEVE]

The band is over the top. The vocal needs more power , more layers. A base, and tenor multi track would make this out of this word. Good going guys. Make it like Queen did to BR

[SPLITSLEEVE]

Volcal volcal Volcal HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHold your notes longer

[lisalaruekeyboards]

As a huge Kansas fan, and this being my favorite Kansas song, and also being a prog keyboardist hailing originally from Topeka, Kansas AND as someone who never comments on youtube, I have got to say - This is FREAKING BRILLIANT!!!!

[1040north]

the drummer kicked ass. oh my god. the singer sux

[M3GreatRiffs]

This is more incredible than I can handle. You should write origonals, then I will able to pass out!

[sarpey02]

I'm a lifelong Kansas fan and I must say that this is just awesome!!! More please?

[vintagemike1]

awesome guys...

[RunningHoser]

Absolutely fantastic guys. Very Very well done. Keep playing Kansas' songs. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[1kansasfan]

keyboard part from 4:18 - 4:48 is exact ... and everything else is great too : )

[Belexes]

Guitarist is a bit of a metal shredder, but I like the remainder!

[jordelagu]

@Belexes yeah!! hehe i was a bit, but i will change my way of playing for the next songs hehe glad that you like it man!! :)

[Bigrayok]

This is incredible! JFM is my favorite Kansas song! Thanks for the effort! I am looking forward to Song for America.

Bigray in Ok

[MarshallEFarris]

This is from my nephew Mark in collaboration with "OurVirtualKansas"...I am promoting further collaboration...not sure the song, not sure the venue...but you guys RoCk!

[startoer]

What can I cay,,,,Freakin' awesome guy's.  Total class and kiss ass rock blended for an amazing sound !!

[eljeffe6987]

great sound great cover it sounded good look forward to song for america!

[69THECATS]

A fantastic effort by all.

[jordelagu]

@69THECATS thanx man!! glad that you like it!! :)

[1KANSASLOVE]

Amazing.

[jordelagu]

hey gracias carnales!! ke bueno ke les gusto espero ke el prox iwal lo vean y les guste tanto como este!! cuidese saludos desde las choapas!! y de part de todos mis compañeros de banda!! grax otra vez por el comentario!

[KANSASuuuuROCK]

Great Effort & Sound K Men.

Thanks for his Kool Video : )

[ALAROTA25]

SALUDOSCHOAPENSE....

[jordelagu]

ingaaaaaaaaa tu madre tu y tu saludo choapence rorro

jajajaja

[crashcr]

GREATTTTTTTTT finally a band that knows how kanas is good and don't play"dust in the wind"

[jordelagu]

thanx for the comment man!!

dust in the wind is great fricking song...

but... you know im a little tired of hearing it wherever i go jaja thanx again!!

[OcalaMusician]

@crashcr - Thanks for noticing! :-) Your positive comment is greatly appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed our redition.

Keep an eye out for "Song For America" coming out in the next couple of months. The audio mixing is nearly finished.

[thisux7x7]

Very good job! Steve was from my town, and I been a Walsh vocalist among others since the first album, I do him a little better then he does.

I got to sing Dust in the Wind with him ages ago, it was cool...Keep em comin'

[herda5]

Tremendous job men. What a brave and rare bunch of musicians you are to cover Kansas so perfectly. I can't wait for the Song For America cover. Let me know if you need any help with the lead vocal parts. I have the means. Steve Walshe vocals are my forte. I'll be standing by.

[OcalaMusician]

Yes - Al, we've deliberated about it and we think we'll give you a shot at the Walsh vocals for our rendition of Song For America. Give me a shout if you need more info - thanks.

[herda5]

Awesome news Neal. I'm ready when ya'll are.

[davidrums9]

todo eso jorge exelente guitarrista

muy buen video

la verdad que mis respetos

esperamos mas de esta gran

colaboracion un abrazo a todos¡

[marcoballa]

great job!!!!!

[OcalaMusician]

To all above my last reply - thank you so much for the very kind words. It was a project of love by all of us for a band we all admire and respect tremendously. I'm personally very thrilled to be just a part of all the talented guys who all worked together to get this song done. I can also now say that the next song will be "Song For America" completed sometime in the beginning of the new year. Jerry, George, Roland, and myself will definitely be back. Hope the others will be with us as well.

[SilverHamer]

Neal...you guys did a helluva job on this one! Good luck with SFA, I will be looking forward to hearing it. I am a member of EMP (EMPProject here on youtube) and we have plans to do SFA as well as sort of a 4th of July celebration thingie. We have been really good at doing things for Christmas and so we're going to try for something in the mid-year range this year...LOL. Keep Rawkin, Bro...I LOVE your Rick!

LC

[vineyardedge]

Wow- that was exceptional for your first try at a collab. Sounds great! Jerry and Neal- great work bros. Your singer sounds like Jon Anderson from Yes. Very talented bunch- and such an ambitious song to do. Great work!

[ALAROTA25]

VERY COOL 5 STARS KOKIUX...

[jazzgirl00007]

still love it!!! cant wait for the next one!!

[ijagcwmw]

GREAT execution, guys. if i hadn't been at work when i watched this i would have YELLED.

[jordelagu]

this guys rule!! xD!! lol

[OcalaMusician]

Thanks to all for leaving such kind compliments and words of encouragement. The next song is being planned out now and hopefully will get started doing the whole process once again. I can only hope that we collectively can produce a new song with a new video and perhaps begin to expand all aspects of our collective efforts. And just in case anyone would like to know -none of us have ever done this type of video collaboration before. It continues to be an amazing learning experience for us all.

[vishop100]

It is so beautiful!

grandioso, tocan muy bien todos , pero el de la guitarra, me encanto!

gracias por compartir tanta calidad...

[hawkhonk]

Well done gentlemen!!!

[jazzgirl00007]

had to give a listen before bed...

still awesome lads!!!

[mikimerki]

Der Musikstil erinnert mich an Dream Theater. Gelungene Heavy Metal Ballade! Ihr hättet von meinem Video aus Maulbronn ruhig noch mehr Szenen nutzen können. Also, weiterhin viel Erfolg mit eurer Band.

[OcalaMusician]

For those of us that do not read or understand German...A computer translation of the comment is as follows...

"The music style reminds one me of Dream theater. Gelungene Heavy Metal ballad! You would have been able to use quietly yet more scenes of my video out of Maulbronn. Therefore, further much take place by means of your volumes."

[descantiano]

Mikimerki has provided some of the background, "Mariabronn" scenes from Maulbronn Abbey.

A less automatic, less hilarious, free translation:

"The musical style reminds me of Dream Theater. You did very well with this heavy metal ballad! Could have used even more scenes from my Maulbronn video if you liked. I wish you all the best for your band. "

Thanks, miki. I don't think it's heavy metal, nor is it a ballad. But you are right, Kansas has been a main inspiration for Dream Theater.

[OcalaMusician]

Thanks Roland for the MUCH better translation. I just did the best I could with a free program on the internet.

[DreamPiano]

beautiful !

Serena

[jbkanfan]

Truly OUTSTANDING!!! Jerry & George, thank you for your crystal clear vision of a Kansas masterpiece. Great job to all involved.

[jaamaj]

Excellent stuff Neal and guys!

[OcalaMusician]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm looking forward to finding out what the next song will be.

[DRMessinger]

excellent job guys!!  great song, great mix, great playing and great video work!! Can't wait to see what's next..

[OcalaMusician]

Thanks to all who've stopped by from the Musicians Collaboration Website! I'm sure I can speak for the group when I say the kind words are greatly appreciated. Thanks and take care, Neal

[Studioplayer]

Nice. I like how you video taped yourselves and integrated it in to the video. Well done!! Well played guys!!

[gerk]

Awesome work guys!

[snowdoguk]

Very cool everybody...superb video and playing..well done

[weazeravalon]

Wonderful wonderful job guys!!

Matt

[bluebeans1994]

this is very good !

[AlaniuxOndiux94]

great , i like that

[casfdez]

good, very good.¡¡¡

Otro nivel master.¡¡¡

Un abrazo Jorge muchas

felicidades les que muy

bien.¡¡¡

[jazzgirl00007]

awesome Neal!!!! this is a great video!! you lads all play like you have been together for years!! WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE???

[dgcmusi]

Had to come by for another listen.....

I bet the Kansas band sees this ..... Rich Williams and David Ragsdale know who has done Kansas Material...on youtube ...

Great job guys !!

[Philmacrakken]

Very nice...maybe next time you'll pick a song that's not so basic and easy to play...No seriously great job....so much going on, I got a headache just imagining the logistical stuff getting such a complex song recorded mixed and edited...Great job!!

[Kansasforlife]

Wow, wow, wow!!! This is even better than I expected!! Great work by all of you guys! The special effects and the sound are fantastic, too. In my opinion you are one of the best cover bands there is and I'm looking forward to your next work :-)

Michael.

[famousvim26]

Great job guys! Looking forward to your next one!

[jordelagu]

Awesome!! jaja Im right There With mY guitar jaja!!

[rolandvp]

I must concur with Dave....the joy of this video brought me to tears....and through those tears you ALL nailed it!!!

BRAVO to ALL! Thanks so much Jerry for keeping me in the loop......YOU, my friend, "are the man" and continue to inspire me!!

~kjs

[dgcmusi]

This put me to tears ! Each of you should be very proud of what you have done here. The worlds 1st internet Kansas band. Put together by a drummer who had a vision and made it happen ! I am so happy for you Jerry .. I knew when George was at the helm this was going to be great ..... AND GREAT IT IS !!

Just like the 1st album I will say ........

ourvirtualkansas is a band !

[BRYONJOHN]

Very cool, Jerry! I love this! Great work! As far as the vocals go... if you want Steve Walsh, clone his ass! I think the vocals are cool!

[lowdownbasschick]

I really enjoyed the hell out of this! Hi NEAL! You all put together a nice cover! Wow!!!!!!

[OcalaMusician]

Thanks Val - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[rickyon]

Totally awesome Jerry!!!! You've assembled quite a group of musicians there! I see you got George on the keys and The guitar player smokes as well as the violin player. The bass player is awesome and I don't know what people expect from your vocalist! I mean come on Walsh is a one in a million singer and some pretty big shoes to fill! Great first project! I can't wait for the next one!....Rick

[Arglactable]

Awesome. My only complaint would probably be the vocals, the rest of it is definitely fantastic. I'm completely jealous though, must have been fun.

[LuvIzAhl]

Everything seemed really wonderful, except that the vocals aren't up to the superb level of everything else. Otherwise, I'd say: MORE!!!!!!!!!!!

[OcalaMusician]

I had a great time being part of this project.. I look forward to the next song.

[rickyon]

You did an excellent job dude!

[OcalaMusician]

Thanks Rickyon - that is very kind of you to say.

[discernfound]

modern and spellbound ;)

Királyok vagytok gyuri! :P

[ourvirtualkansas]

Thanks Milan! George

Köszi Milán! :) Üdv. Gyuri