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In the 1970s, I frequently played The Nice's "Elegy" album, as well as ELP's "Tarkus," "Brain Salad Surgery," and "Works, Vol. 1" albums. I don't think I had the "Trilogy" album, for some reason, but I also had the "Pictures at an Exhibition" LP, and their debut album on reel-to-reel. One Friday evening in the early 70s, I stayed up late to see a broadcast of ELP performing "Karn Evil 9", with Emerson's complicated set up of keyboards, synthesizers, and electronics providing a thrilling visual for the dynamic music. He was known for his virtuosity as well as his unorthodox techniques, like holding down keys with daggers and dropping his Hammond organ to produce unusual sounds.
As one who struggles with depression and sensitivity to criticism, I felt terrible that Emerson's sensitive soul was so fatally harmed at the end of his life. To think how many fans and admirers would have rallied to affirm him, had they known his struggles! Thank the Lord for the years he shared his talent with fans, whose lives were made happier by his music. Here is ELP's song "Take a Pebble," with Emerson's lovely piano work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVz35uXqFYw
And the classic suite "Tarkus":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKNOlDtZluU
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