There is a track on Big Generator called 'Running' that is madly progressive, it shocks me everytime I hear it..I think it was an album that got a mixed response. They had brought in a more mainstream audience with 90125 in 1983, and probably disappointed alot of the old fans, and then there was almost a three year gap before they finally released Big Generator. Pop listeners tend to have short memories, so by 1986, the whole YES demographic had shifted again. But all in all, it is a very good album and deserves more praise.
I didnt know Allen White died. Damn, it's been a couple years. Thanks for all the hard work Mr. White, if youre out there somewhere......... I cant even begin to describe how much better you helped the world to be with the music you and your associates gave us. Maybe ill ask you about if we run into each other somewhere, on the by and by. Rest in piece my friend.
Was in a Yes tribute band a dozen odd years ago called Parallels. Didn't do much but add vocals. But Alan sat in with us onstage once to do Cinema and Hold On. it was magical. A true salt-of-the-earth guy. I miss him.
IMO best track on the album, other notable tracks are: "Rhythm of love" , "Big Generator" & "Final eyes" , like "Endless dream" that came a few albums later, we have this beautiful synergy between Jon & Trevor, the atmosphere, their vocals & Trevor's guitar work are sublime & the band sounds great, a real gem from the Rabin era, cheers
You are so awesome. Everyone needs to be a fan of this band. Some people are just out of the loop and can't accept the diversity. Those who know this band have a very special relationship. Loyalty and spirituality are a common theme among yes fans. Keep the reactions coming.
First time I heard this song...I was blown away! Was an execution of bass pedal, synths and the most beloved voices to hear...10/10. We were alone we didn't need much more 🎶
This album came out in late 1987, I saw them in concert at end of March 1988, 2 weeks before I left for military basic training. When they performed "Shoot High, Aim Low", Jon stated he sings of stark realities of a world in turmoil, while Trevor sang of dreamy beauty of discovering a connected love and the two worlds so often are deeply intertwined for people coming of age. That hit me like ton of bricks...I cannot help but feel a deep emotional connection to this song written primarily by Mr. Alan White.
When people close their eyes to music, it's safe to say they're enjoying it. Great Thoughtful Review! This is definitely one of those very emotional songs by the great Yes.
Just found your channel, great reaction to probably one of my favorite Yes songs. I enjoyed watching you get lost in the sauce. It has such an ethereal, big sound to it.
I love your content. The great English poet Phillip Larkin wrote a magical Poem about New Orleans Jazz "For Sydney Bechet" it has the wonderful line: "On me your voice falls as they say love should Like an enormous yes..."
"I'm Running" and "Holy Lamb" are a couple of others I've suggested from this album, which I'm so glad you've discovered 🙂 Keep up the fantastic work! Cheers Harro 😁🤘
Better late than never....thank you for your Tribute honoring Alan White who was a Big Influence in YES and Progressive Rock......Alan R.I.P. He will be missed a lot!!!
Man I've been waiting for you to react to this one for a long long time brother this was one of my favorites of their later stuff they have some great effects on the guitars I just love it the way they're playing along and it just cuts off for broccoli and then there's part Square it just fades in you know it's just so amazing their Artistry and the psychoacoustics and the way that it works on your feelings yeah man this is a good one I can't really explain it you just know it when you hear it you know
You know I love the way that guitar part fades in right at the end there and it's like it a different key from the song with just really adds to that thing that these groups that come up with all this heightened creativity it's like something otherworldly just snuck in there you know and just catches you off-guard it's like loading your brain into some sort of higher consciousness hearing something that's so unlikely that you've normally wouldn't hear when it comes to music and yet these guys well they pull it off don't they?
Glad you mentioned Vangelis, so let me make a request that I know you'll greatly enjoy, seeing how much you enjoy listening to long pieces and love Jon Anderson. 'Heaven and Hell' is a great album by Vangelis. It's just one big piece of music, side 1 and side 2, but Jon sings on the last part of side 1. All I can say is, get ready to enter the Heavenly Realm 🙂
"I'm Running" & "Rhythm of Love" are excellent tracks off Big Generator. I hope you also react to some music from the first two Yes albums. "Beyond and Before" is the first track off their self titled debut album in 1969. Would love to see your reaction to that earlier music.
Oh man I forgot about that I don't know if it's a synthesizer it's sounds like an organ but it's I don't know if it's a mood bass pedal or something but it's so powerful a man not only do they have that weird guitar editing that they do with that base line on that synthesizers just so strong man
one of the better tracks off this album and underrated by those Yes fans who are lets say, 'wary' of the Rabin years. me? I loved this stuff. Try -'endless dream' off talk, as good an opus as they ever did.
hehe, yeah, that's a nice song, i've listened to it 100 times, and oftentimes when doing so I probably looked just like you when doing so :-) also try Saga e.g. "Ice Nice", "Help me out", "Images", "Don't be late"
A lot of people were not fans of Big Generator when it came out, mainly because it was a poppier record, but its one of my favorites by them. Trevor Rabin was just as good a guitar player as Steve Howe, but brought a completely different style.
YES, "AIM HIGH, SHOOT LOW". From the rich tradition that this group always brings forward. I fell into the magical journey starting with "ROUNDABOUT" In 1972 and never looked backed. They're were special bands in the 60's, and 70'S. Along with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Cream, Jethro Tull, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Steely Dan, C.S.N., The Who, Fleetwood Mac, and Yes should be recognized with the greatest music respect . For the 60 years I've been humbled by They're Professional Music Excellance. In other words they've made life worth living.
And Alan White was the drummer for John Lennon on some of Lennon's best songs, like Imagine, Alan helped Lennon arrange the order of the parts of the song. He also played for George Harrison on some stuff, and Joe Cocker in concert. Shoot High is a great song, the album isn't one of the better ones, but songs from it sounded great live.
Oh man I forgot about that I don't know if it's a synthesizer it's sounds like an organ but it's I don't know if it's a mood bass pedal or something but it's so powerful a man not only do they have that weird guitar editing that they do with that base line on that synthesizers just so strong man
Mark J. Ive always loved im running also!
There is a track on Big Generator called 'Running' that is madly progressive, it shocks me everytime I hear it..I think it was an album that got a mixed response. They had brought in a more mainstream audience with 90125 in 1983, and probably disappointed alot of the old fans, and then there was almost a three year gap before they finally released Big Generator. Pop listeners tend to have short memories, so by 1986, the whole YES demographic had shifted again. But all in all, it is a very good album and deserves more praise.
I'm Running is just fantastic. After Endless Dream it's the second most epic Trevor Rabin Yes song.
I didnt know Allen White died. Damn, it's been a couple years. Thanks for all the hard work Mr. White, if youre out there somewhere......... I cant even begin to describe how much better you helped the world to be with the music you and your associates gave us. Maybe ill ask you about if we run into each other somewhere, on the by and by. Rest in piece my friend.
Was in a Yes tribute band a dozen odd years ago called Parallels. Didn't do much but add vocals. But Alan sat in with us onstage once to do Cinema and Hold On. it was magical. A true salt-of-the-earth guy. I miss him.
Wow, what a memory!
IMO best track on the album, other notable tracks are: "Rhythm of love" , "Big Generator" & "Final eyes" , like "Endless dream" that came a few albums later, we have this beautiful synergy between Jon & Trevor, the atmosphere, their vocals & Trevor's guitar work are sublime & the band sounds great, a real gem from the Rabin era, cheers
Big Generator the song was one of the first “band songs” this lineup did. Built I believe from an ultra-low bass riff from Chris and Alan’s drums
Thanks for adding your voice to those among us who love both old and “new” Yes (“new” in 83-88 😂)
You are so awesome. Everyone needs to be a fan of this band. Some people are just out of the loop and can't accept the diversity. Those who know this band have a very special relationship. Loyalty and spirituality are a common theme among yes fans. Keep the reactions coming.
First time I heard this song...I was blown away! Was an execution of bass pedal, synths and the most beloved voices to hear...10/10. We were alone we didn't need much more 🎶
YES, in my modest opinion of a mere music listener, are probably the most amazing group of great musicians there has ever been!
I love this song and it’s my favorite from Yes . I remember playing this song over and over when it came out.
This era of Yes helped me process a LOT of pain and emotion......might have even saved me. This and Pink Floyd....
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Alan and Chris the rhythm of life.
Do you feel that?! DID YOU FEEL THAT BROTHER?!!! This has been my jam for over 30 yrs!
Yes are the best 💪👍
Great memories from the 80''s! Miss those days! Great album. Bought it back in 1987. Love will find a way is another good song on the album!
My favorite Yes song.
This album came out in late 1987, I saw them in concert at end of March 1988, 2 weeks before I left for military basic training. When they performed "Shoot High, Aim Low", Jon stated he sings of stark realities of a world in turmoil, while Trevor sang of dreamy beauty of discovering a connected love and the two worlds so often are deeply intertwined for people coming of age. That hit me like ton of bricks...I cannot help but feel a deep emotional connection to this song written primarily by Mr. Alan White.
This is a great deep cut from the 80’s, awesome reaction as usual my friend.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧
When people close their eyes to music, it's safe to say they're enjoying it. Great Thoughtful Review! This is definitely one of those very emotional songs by the great Yes.
Big Generator...my favorite Yes album, and this song is immaculate.
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YES!❤
One of my fave yes tunes. Thanks for rooting this one out.
Just found your channel, great reaction to probably one of my favorite Yes songs. I enjoyed watching you get lost in the sauce. It has such an ethereal, big sound to it.
I love your content.
The great English poet Phillip Larkin wrote a magical Poem about New Orleans Jazz "For Sydney Bechet" it has the wonderful line:
"On me your voice falls as they say love should
Like an enormous yes..."
"I'm Running" and "Holy Lamb" are a couple of others I've suggested from this album, which I'm so glad you've discovered 🙂
Keep up the fantastic work!
Cheers
Harro 😁🤘
One of my favorite Yes songs. And loved the way you reacted to it!
Better late than never....thank you for your Tribute honoring Alan White who was a Big Influence in YES and Progressive Rock......Alan R.I.P. He will be missed a lot!!!
Thank you for this one
Man I've been waiting for you to react to this one for a long long time brother this was one of my favorites of their later stuff they have some great effects on the guitars I just love it the way they're playing along and it just cuts off for broccoli and then there's part Square it just fades in you know it's just so amazing their Artistry and the psychoacoustics and the way that it works on your feelings yeah man this is a good one I can't really explain it you just know it when you hear it you know
Nice Pope! One of my favorite YES songs. YES is so dynamic, they can do it all! Of course they can, they're the greatest ever!
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I gotta say, Jerry, I LOVE your avatar!
@@TheReaperMan275 Thanks THE REAPER MAN!
You know I love the way that guitar part fades in right at the end there and it's like it a different key from the song with just really adds to that thing that these groups that come up with all this heightened creativity it's like something otherworldly just snuck in there you know and just catches you off-guard it's like loading your brain into some sort of higher consciousness hearing something that's so unlikely that you've normally wouldn't hear when it comes to music and yet these guys well they pull it off don't they?
RIP Alan White
Popenyco please check out It Can Happen or Leave It by Yes. There are so many great Yes songs! I love watching your reactions.
I saw YES on this tour, such a great night. Loving your channel, man.
This entire album is great.
Glad you mentioned Vangelis, so let me make a request that I know you'll greatly enjoy, seeing how much you enjoy listening to long pieces and love Jon Anderson. 'Heaven and Hell' is a great album by Vangelis. It's just one big piece of music, side 1 and side 2, but Jon sings on the last part of side 1. All I can say is, get ready to enter the Heavenly Realm 🙂
Don't Sleep on a few of the newer Yes songs. Fly From Here: Return Trip will move you. And the song The Ice Bridge is great!
masterpiece
Look for Alan White's solo album, "Ramshackle". I think you'll love it.
I wore out my tape of BIG GENERATOR. This was my favorite track among other great ones. Loved your choice and your reaction!
Your the best reaction video ever.Thank you.Keep it up.love your reaction.Just true to the music of
"I'm Running" & "Rhythm of Love" are excellent tracks off Big Generator. I hope you also react to some music from the first two Yes albums. "Beyond and Before" is the first track off their self titled debut album in 1969. Would love to see your reaction to that earlier music.
A top 5 Yes track imo.
Oh man I forgot about that I don't know if it's a synthesizer it's sounds like an organ but it's I don't know if it's a mood bass pedal or something but it's so powerful a man not only do they have that weird guitar editing that they do with that base line on that synthesizers just so strong man
You know don't quote me on this but I think Allen White actually played in John Lennon's Group which was called elephant's memory
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Great album, awesome tour. Love this song.😎
I have always loved this incredible track. Glad you got to it.
You’re the dope pope….no mope on a rope…you know music!
OH DUDE! Good song! Love your reactions my brother!!
Holy lamb
one of the better tracks off this album and underrated by those Yes fans who are lets say, 'wary' of the Rabin years. me? I loved this stuff. Try -'endless dream' off talk, as good an opus as they ever did.
Pope-alicous
Thank you for opening your soul and sharing your experiences! We we share will always overwhelm that which separates us!
Please please do “I’m Running” from this album. You’ll get it when you hear it ❤️
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hehe, yeah, that's a nice song, i've listened to it 100 times, and oftentimes when doing so I probably looked just like you when doing so :-) also try Saga e.g. "Ice Nice", "Help me out", "Images", "Don't be late"
A lot of people were not fans of Big Generator when it came out, mainly because it was a poppier record, but its one of my favorites by them. Trevor Rabin was just as good a guitar player as Steve Howe, but brought a completely different style.
YES, "AIM HIGH, SHOOT LOW". From the rich tradition that this group always brings forward. I fell into the magical journey starting with "ROUNDABOUT" In 1972 and never looked backed.
They're were special bands in the 60's, and 70'S. Along with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Cream, Jethro Tull, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Steely Dan, C.S.N., The Who, Fleetwood Mac, and Yes should be recognized with the greatest music respect . For the 60 years I've been humbled by They're Professional Music Excellance. In other words they've made life worth living.
Hey Pope! Big Generator! Shoot High Aim Low is a great song and I think it will blow your mind!🔈🔉🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
But not his Rose? 😁
And Alan White was the drummer for John Lennon on some of Lennon's best songs, like Imagine, Alan helped Lennon arrange the order of the parts of the song. He also played for George Harrison on some stuff, and Joe Cocker in concert. Shoot High is a great song, the album isn't one of the better ones, but songs from it sounded great live.
Try Asia. Supergroup of the 80s!!!!!!!!
Another progressive band. Like the moody blues Emerson lake and Palmer. super tramp, Genesis,
Time to jump forward to 2021 and react to The Ice Bridge. See what you make of it? 🙏🙂
Best track on this album is I’m Running!
Oh man I forgot about that I don't know if it's a synthesizer it's sounds like an organ but it's I don't know if it's a mood bass pedal or something but it's so powerful a man not only do they have that weird guitar editing that they do with that base line on that synthesizers just so strong man