Anderson tended to gloss over the problems. Bruford has said "I don't even know why I'm on this tour" and Howe got so annoyed with Rabin he called a meeting where they had to browbeat Rabin until he agreed to leaving out some of the garbage, scratching and general noise he was inserting into their '70s masterpieces. Nah - regardless of Anderson, none of them were thrilled to be on that tour. The fact is they are all consummate professionals, dedicated to delivering top notch shows to the fans, and determined to uphold that standard regardless of internal turmoil.
@@RadagastBrown420Bruford, all participants, were compensated handsomely. The 1991 tour, was in fact ,the last time they made millions of tour revenue. Now? The Steve Howe tribute band is a pathetic embarrassment.
Every one of these guys are among the best at their respective instruments, but Steve Howe's skill and guitar playing is mesmerizing. It doesn't get any better than that.
Have you ever really watched Chris play? He was one of the greatest if not the greatest bass players that ever lived. Steve's passion for his instrument is evident in every note he plays. All these guys (originals) were world class musicians, but it takes someone with a bit of a musical background to really appreciate what they did.
I was thirteen still listening to Motown when my 16 year old sister handed me the YES ALBUM and said listen to this my life changed 4ever musically I've been to 52 concerts the best live band ever thank u LORD 4 giving us these musician amazing
1978. I was 10yrs old and my sister walked into my room and turned off the Waylon Jennings I was listening to. She told me it was time for me to grow out of my dad's music. She put Yes on the turntable and my world was opened up. We had a strained relationship but I will forever be grateful for the positive impact she had on my life!
With the quality of the musicians who have passed through the various incarnations of the band you could almost create 3 complete versions of the band that would put nearly any other band to shame.
Just turning 68... I saw them for the first time in 1972! The gates of delirium concert in 1974, I think was the best concert I have ever seen by a huge margin!
Even better: Despite the almost oversized setting, the song does not sound the least bit overdone. Everybody giving it their all while still showing just enough restraint. That is the highest accomplishment of the Union tour I believe along with the great sound and not killing each other :D
RIP Chris Squire and Alan White. I was lucky enough to meet Chris in Hollywood one night. He was and will always be a class act, and one of rocks best bass players of all time!!
So cool that they all put their differences aside and just did what they do best- play music. Two guitars, two drummers, two keyboard players- but only one bass. Because with Chris that’s all you need.
68 yrs old Cleveland had a plethora of big named acts starting in 73 till 78 and then the music came to a screeching halt! I've been to so many concerts in my time I forgot half of all the big names I saw. What a fortunate place to grow up in! Rock on all u dudes appreciate all ur hard work!
Been to alot of rock concerts in my 68 years, but I have say the Yes concert was the most exciting I ever had the opportunity to attend. Absolutely on fire.
The current bass player, Billy Sherwood was already in the band for years, and Chris himself said he would be best for the job when he leaves the earth. Jay Lane also has been in the band to help when Alan was ill, and Jon Davison has more than a decade in the band. While no one sounds EXACTLY like Jon A., Jon D. does an incredible job, as he is a little younger and has the range and power for the difficult task, and he likely is the best they have employed beyond Jon A. He plays multiple instruments and writes as well, a bonus for Steve Howe to free him up for whatever he wants to do on guitar. OF COURSE I also love the "other" Yes - AWR! It's all good - I wish they would do another union!
MEGA Yes!! With Jon Anderson - Lead Vocals Chris Squire -Bass Guitar and backing vocals Steve Howe - Lead Guitar and backing vocals Trevor Rabin- Lead Guitar and backing vocals Tony Kaye- Keyboards Rick Wakeman-Keyboards Bill Bruford - Drums Alan White -Drums Cannot get any more perfect performance than this!
My blessings and praise to YES with helping recover my lost neurological functions after Desert Storm. Age 62. Still dreaming walking and may play an instrument soon. Mary Clyde to Dr's. Squire Howe, Rabin, Anderson April 4 2024 bussing to Dallas Texas. NOW
Can we appreciate how fantastic the soundmix is actually for a live gig. You can hear the bassfrets buzzin, every freaking detail in the voice and guitarlicks and of course the skill an passion behind it.
I can’t stand when idiots say Rock is dead. Chris Squire is gone yes , but there are millions of us who play because our influences . Yes is truly an inspirational Band 🤘🏿🎸
Just to be realistic, though, this concert and tour were over thirty years ago and this was dinosaur music _then._ The musical landscape has changed a lot. I love this music and this song in particular, I always come back to it, but it has been a long, long since rock has been the main mover and shaker in music, especially prog.
This is Classical music (like that in the 1700/1800's)(think Mozart, Beethoven) in a Rock format! It has 'movements', change in tone, change in rhythms, and dynamics, crescendo, and diminuendo .... Incredible that this band was so in tune with "old school" composition and current day trending musicality. I'm 72 and still Loving IT!!!!!
WOW, I needed that.. 2 guitars, 2 drummers, 2 on keys--ONE BASS. RIP Chris . your gift to the world is everlasting. that goes for all of you guys. thanks
I am 63 years old and I saw Yes in Vancouver 3 times in the 70's... an amazing band and such great stage shows.... I will always remember those shows...
YES was one of the greatest bands ever! I was a kid, but my brother got me into this band! So sorry for the losses, but Jon Anderson will still rock!!!!! 🏆💙!!!!
YES is not "just" a Progressive Rock Band. YES is a Jazz and Rock Band. Their timing is IMPECABLE. The way each one of the musicians they can go with their instruments to very different parts Rhythmicaly, harmonicaly and melodicaly and still be connected to one another in sync to the tune, that is absolutely mind blowing. Perfect
In 1973 I sat with a friend in a pub in Eindhoven/Netherlands and we heard this piece of music for the first time. So I ask the bartender whats the name of the band. He replies with YES. Further on I was so stunned by this song I asked the bartender a second and a third time about the name of this band. He was been a little upset to my requests, I began to realise that this is a true name to a band. Since then I never forget YES and the bartender's reluctant.
Rabin inspired Howe to shred a little more and Howe inspired Rabin to be more creative and solo outside the box. This is the best performances from these two great prog rockers. and one more thing...Jon's voice is ageless and always spot on.
Excellent observation! I wish that Tony Kaye had been highlighted a bit more. This is the Opus/Song/Album he helped create... Everything worked on this tune. Great rendition.
@@bigvrocks2480 Yes! ;) Worked with or met all of them! Tony a great guy as was Alan-RIP! Jon is spacy, Chris was great sometimes-recorded him & Steve & Trevor, Bill is cool, Rick is funny, & Steve is great & nice but can be grumpy. Trevor is a gent! Recorded reggae version of "People" with Chris-who had forgotten the chords! I reminded him... Trevor also great on piano-recorded at Chick studio. Steve played on Duran Shatner "Planet Earth". $$$ was good... ;)
@@bigvrocks2480 and pear lime nutella crepes & new 5.1 Animals Floyd remix AND...my FAVorite record in years-The Smile!!! Thom, Johnny, & Nigel from Radiohead!!!
YES is among the greatest bands of progressive rock. And the rare talent of Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Jon Anderson easily make them the best. Genius.
@@toddpeterson360 I loved Trevor's solo here, but his playing didn't fit the style of the song at all. I feel like he was trying so hard to play faster than Howe.
Yes, Trevor Rabin has musical talent but he lacks dexterity. Instead he plays in a manner similar to a teenage rocker, speed over finesse. His solo is NOISE, whereas Steve’s is quite versatile.
This is the kind of music I used to listen to when I was in my 20s and now I’m 67 sad isn’t it. They sure don’t make music like this anymore there are no musicians like this anymore and that is also sad but to hear them sing makes me sing happy thank you for the videos and the music❤❤❤😊
Rabin's is faster and more technically impressive but not as enjoyable to listen to. The way Rabin and White coordinated their playing during that part is pretty cool, though.
Astounding performance. Two elite guitarists on the same stage with a full rock ensemble that can’t be beat ! No body like yes. Absolutely the best live band ever.
Actually while I agree with this the one band now that at least can share a stage with Yes is Dream Theater! Petrucci can give anyone a run for their money!
Jon Anderson - lead vocals Bill Bruford - electric + acoustic drums & percussions Steve Howe - acoustic & electric guitars, backing vocals Tony Kaye - Hammond organ, synthesizers Trevor Rabin - electric guitars, lead & backing vocals Chris Squire - bass guitar, pedals, backing vocals Rick Wakeman - electric piano, synthesizers, keytar Alan White - acoustic drums & percussion
as teenager I did not realize how exceptional the bass playing by Chris Squire was, though I loved the Yes music. He is among the greatest, with Paul McCartney and Geddy Lee.
These guys are defiantly professional musicians, i love listening to their psychedelic style. I have loved their music since i was a young man. They give you that med- evel, psychedelic, sunny day, everything is ok feeling. Anyone agree???
Only Steve Howe could pull off a guitar solo that includes elements of guitarists who influenced him like Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, Django, and Chet Atkins. The Yes Album was a showcase for all the ideas that he'd accumulated, and they came bursting out in every song. Tony Kaye's solid Hammond B3 playing gave him a foundation to solo all over this song.
The yes album My brother gave me this album This was my favourite song Played it a thousand times Just found this I’m sixty years old now Great memories When I think about what we are living through by Makes me want to cry
I’m 64. From Buffalo,NY. We saw YES in1975 at Rich Stadium. J. Geils opened. Will never forget those days. Makes me want to cry too, but by the grace of God, all will be well brother.
Trevor playing the John McLaughlin licks… very cool. Great contrast w/Steve. Very professional. At the top of the creative mountain- all of them. With smiles and joy pouring off the sage
I am writing this on 13 Aug 2023 that I've never felt sorry or repented selecting Yes, ELP and Pink Floyd as my most favorite, my most beloved musicians since 1973 after I bought their albums: Yes Album, Trilogy and Dark Side of the Moon in the same year. I hope they will be with me wherever I'll go in future. God, I have to thank you for the music you gave me!
This is still my most favorite group. I saw them live twice. First at Madison Square Garden around 1973 or a year or two later...then at Staples Center in L.A. around 1977 . They are still amazing ❤
My Yes dream team. So glad to this happened, and was filmed so well. And thanks for sharing it. It was a brilliant moment in time, and unfortunately can never be repeated. I loved Yes as a teen, and spent many hours in my bedroom singing along and admiring thier unique music.
Rabin and Howe... two obviously different styles and sound, and yet so magnificent in their own way.... I would have been blessed to attend such an event !
@@michaelgraham9774 no go check they both came out in '68 but yes first album came out feb 69, k krimson was oct 69, dont try to school me i was a dj many years here in buffalo, ny
A master symphony of musical transference. If ever there was a true eclectic blending of all influences of music into one harmonic celebration, only Yes could do it. Stellar.
I am a hack keyboard player. I would love to have Mozart over for a burger, drink and show him this on a 65" with surround! Wakeman; Anderson. Motzy knew what was coming. WONDERFUL MUSIC! Like nothing else on the planet! God Bless Yes!
The yes Album is still my favorite. I first heard Your Move on a car radio and had no idea who it was. I guessed C,S,N & Y because of the high vocals. Then I heard the Wurm section of Starship Trooper on an FM station on my stereo. Freaking blew my mind. I finally found out it was Yes and for months we played the album non-stop when we'd hang out and get high. Perpetual Change is still a song I can listen to over and over. Steve Howe's guitar playing was at its peak and I much prefer his melodic and aggressive playing on the Yes Album to the more abstract style he started using on later albums.
Well said. I remember the "yes" album coming out. And the influence it had upon me. Although I didn't get to go see them till 'the going for the One' tour in '78. At M.S.G. NYC ..
Steve did it...and Trevor should have done it this way, too - but he did not. So I can refer to this single song performance as ONION, because this moves me to tears
I'm almost 60 years old and I always know about a band with the name Yes. But these days I enjoy them very much. Thank you guys for that great music you gave us. I love you for this work.
I bought my first Yes album in I believe 1972 it was the Fragile album I recognized that this was the most astounding band of the era .A song called Astral Traveller stuck in my mind but didn't really register until I heard Starship Trooper a little later that I connected that this was the same band. I've been hooked ever since. I attended the Yes concert at Bloomington Minnesota in 1979. It was a magical experience that I have not experienced since.
Well, I only know about what I've seen and heard but "who's the greatest bass player is" isn't a hill I want to die on so, if u prefer a bassist dressed in a robe, playing with a pick, and u think that sounds good, fine.
@@bartlettferguson494 I was referring to the pick Comment. I Play both guitar and Bass with either pick, or Finger style and I can assure you, that the "pick Bass playing is less difficult" Trope is stupid.
Saw this in Wembley, London, where they used a very slowly revolving stage so everything could be seen be everyone Just wanted them to go on for ever. There are no descriptions possible for how good they were. As has been said, truly the best ensemble of true musicians on the planet. Great that Jon is now doing gigs with 'School of Rock' young teens to pass on the brilliant Yes music. They are really talented, have a listen (Heart of the Sunrise and I've seen all good people) 🎶🎵💡👏👂🤓
This is the rub between Howe and Rabin. Rabin can play most anything, but Howe created new sounds and techniques. If you just parrot back what you're taught, or imitate others, Eh. I'd pick Steve Howe any day.
I would disagree. They had similar classical training, but . . . As a "lifer," myself, I look at their on-stage attitudes. Howe always acts like he's full of his own PR hype - and always looks at the audience like he's saying, "Watch closely, children, 'cause this guitar God is about to lay some seriously profound shit down." Rabin, on the other hand, is just a much a wizard in his own right - but his connection with the audience is more like, "Isn't this just the best fun - and the best part is that we all get to do it together !!" And Rabin is much prettier to look at, plus he sings his ASS off, plus his achievements as a film scorer are not to be sniffed at.
Well it’s down to their different styles. Rabin is much more of a “modern” player, while Howe takes after players like Les Paul and Roy Clarke. Howe is definitely a better songwriter though, as he heavily contributed to a lot of Yes’s best compositions.
@@wandamundy1759 Not to dump on Rabin or anything - he's a great player and is doing a very good job here (also pretty and all) - but Howe is on a whole different level; He IS a guitar god, and has earned the right to ham it up to any degree he likes (...)
It was interesting how they traded off parts. This was music that, after so many performances with the different versions of Yes, was deeply ingrained, yet they seemed to have no trouble remembering who did what, when.
@@wandamundy1759 Miss you have just changed my mind about how I feel about trevor Rabin. There's now room in my heart for love of both them. After all, I myself have played both rock guitar and classical guitar as a hobbyist-guitarist for many years. I'm now ashamed that I considered Rabin to be an interloper for a long time. Thank you for enlightening me.
1980s Fashion Wow what did we look like. I was in a support band that played at several 'In Crowd' gigs and Steve Howe shone out like a beacon even then he is very special.
All those contemporary artists needing all sorts of technical support, voice modulators, samples of real talented musicians and software in order to produce one single song and who 'live' cannot even come close to their own in the studio manipulated recordings.....should listen to and see this.
When I was 12 an art teacher introduced the class to Beethoven and Bach. 3 years later a great friend lent me his fragile album. I wore it out. Bach Beethoven, Yes, and the Dead. My desert island discs. Never boring!
They are the most amazing rock and roll band ever so many great songs hard to believe it took 50 years to get rewarded Jon Anderson has the voice of an angel Tales of Topographic Oceans is their masterpiece
me too---it amazes me, but i do understand, that this just does not connect with a lot of people---is it a question of taste, or do they JUST DON'T KNOW?
I saw them in Tulsa ‘78 Tormato tour on a revolving stage, that stage is visually imprinted in the memory bank. Don’t remember who opened though. Have seen Kansas several times in late 70’s, Jimmie Spheeris opened one & I was spellbound, sad he was killed so very young.
no question that trevor is amazing, and his solo in this is just as amazing. but man, talk about taking you right out of the mood of the song... when he was done it was like "that was great. now, where were we?" hahaha
I got to see them when they toured this album. I've seen them many times before and they were absolutely fantastic everytime. This one was special though. It was a great year for me. My brother and I saw it together but didn't know they had joined two bands together. What a huge surprise it was! But it is also special because my daughter was born a few weeks before, what a beautiful lady she turned out to be!
I was fortunate enough to attend a concert on this tour. It was magnificent! One of the best that that I have ever seen to this day! I especially enjoyed Bill Buford’s percussion solo! It was amazing! Fantastic performance by truly great musicians!!
We miss you very much Christopher Squire
Anderson said these were the happiest years as the two bands merged, and everyone had a great tour, it shows on their faces 😊❤
Anderson tended to gloss over the problems. Bruford has said "I don't even know why I'm on this tour" and Howe got so annoyed with Rabin he called a meeting where they had to browbeat Rabin until he agreed to leaving out some of the garbage, scratching and general noise he was inserting into their '70s masterpieces. Nah - regardless of Anderson, none of them were thrilled to be on that tour. The fact is they are all consummate professionals, dedicated to delivering top notch shows to the fans, and determined to uphold that standard regardless of internal turmoil.
Their lawyers individual managers and accountants and record company were happy laughing all the way to the bank. And that's all. Lol
I'm shocked Bill agreed to be there.
Wakeman called it the onion because it made him cry😭
@@RadagastBrown420Bruford, all participants, were compensated handsomely. The 1991 tour, was in fact ,the last time they made millions of tour revenue. Now? The Steve Howe tribute band is a pathetic embarrassment.
Every one of these guys are among the best at their respective instruments, but Steve Howe's skill and guitar playing is mesmerizing. It doesn't get any better than that.
Agreed! If there IS a 'Guitar God', he probably looks a lot like Steve Howe!!!
Have you ever really watched Chris play? He was one of the greatest if not the greatest bass players that ever lived. Steve's passion for his instrument is evident in every note he plays. All these guys (originals) were world class musicians, but it takes someone with a bit of a musical background to really appreciate what they did.
@@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 100% about Chris but don't forget about bassist Jeff Berlin!
@@MarioFavacchia John Entwistle?
@@thomaslehman6676 Trevor and Steve play on such a high level the difference is miniscule.
I was thirteen still listening to Motown when my 16 year old sister handed me the YES ALBUM and said listen to this my life changed 4ever musically I've been to 52 concerts the best live band ever thank u LORD 4 giving us these musician amazing
1978. I was 10yrs old and my sister walked into my room and turned off the Waylon Jennings I was listening to. She told me it was time for me to grow out of my dad's music. She put Yes on the turntable and my world was opened up. We had a strained relationship but I will forever be grateful for the positive impact she had on my life!
I'd love to thank both your sisters for staring you in the right direction both of yous. 😎
What a sister !
@@scoutdogfsr
you will never get 8 better musicians on a stage playing the music of the greatest band in recording history.
Totally damn it you said it!!, yep, yep, YeP....., yEp
With the quality of the musicians who have passed through the various incarnations of the band you could almost create 3 complete versions of the band that would put nearly any other band to shame.
@@l.p.davidzuno9508 didn't you mean Yes Yes yes?
I totally agree, first saw them in 1972/3 Sheffield City Hall, UK.
Sweet emotions
69 years old and still listen 2 this Great Band
76.5
66
67.5 😂
At our age (I’m 70) we know what good music is, played by real musicians
Just turning 68... I saw them for the first time in 1972! The gates of delirium concert in 1974, I think was the best concert I have ever seen by a huge margin!
Every musician on stage earned their money that night.
but Steve Howe is my favorite.
2 Guitarists, 2 Keyboardists, 2 Percussionists, 1 Bass player, and yeah, the guy who can sing! And a song with a timeless message!
The guy on the Gibson gives the appearance of a viking with plugs.
Well said.
Wrong reply
Even better: Despite the almost oversized setting, the song does not sound the least bit overdone. Everybody giving it their all while still showing just enough restraint. That is the highest accomplishment of the Union tour I believe along with the great sound and not killing each other :D
RIP Chris Squire and Alan White. I was lucky enough to meet Chris in Hollywood one night. He was and will always be a class act, and one of rocks best bass players of all time!!
So cool that they all put their differences aside and just did what they do best- play music. Two guitars, two drummers, two keyboard players- but only one bass. Because with Chris that’s all you need.
Only Chris Squire, who could ever wish for more
Well Mainly because Yes had no other Bassist that was apart of the band at the time lol
@@bazicuber1037 Chris squire is the only constant member on every studio album
Bless his immortal soul; for he was the rock that made Yes roll!
And just one lead voice ¡¡¡¡ There´s no other in the world like Mr Jon Anderson.
STEVE HOWE is thee master, no one can cover his riffs He is thee greatest guitarist, humble as he is!!!
Jimmy Haun, the guy who actually played the parts on the _Union_ album, did so well no one noticed the difference.
RIP Alan White, thanks for the memories, your drumming will truly be missed.
Having him and Bill Bruford on the same stage.....out of this world. Yes Alan White RIP....missed but never forgotten.
68 yrs old Cleveland had a plethora of big named acts starting in 73 till 78 and then the music came to a screeching halt! I've been to so many concerts in my time I forgot half of all the big names I saw. What a fortunate place to grow up in! Rock on all u dudes appreciate all ur hard work!
Been to alot of rock concerts in my 68 years, but I have say the Yes concert was the most exciting I ever had the opportunity to attend. Absolutely on fire.
Chris Squire was the one constant.I can't believe YES could exist without him. RIP
Yeah, he was the soul of that band........
Yes died with Chris
The current bass player, Billy Sherwood was already in the band for years, and Chris himself said he would be best for the job when he leaves the earth. Jay Lane also has been in the band to help when Alan was ill, and Jon Davison has more than a decade in the band. While no one sounds EXACTLY like Jon A., Jon D. does an incredible job, as he is a little younger and has the range and power for the difficult task, and he likely is the best they have employed beyond Jon A. He plays multiple instruments and writes as well, a bonus for Steve Howe to free him up for whatever he wants to do on guitar. OF COURSE I also love the "other" Yes - AWR! It's all good - I wish they would do another union!
Or Jon Anderson, when he was booted out I lost interest.
can't be
MEGA Yes!!
With
Jon Anderson - Lead Vocals
Chris Squire -Bass Guitar and backing vocals
Steve Howe - Lead Guitar and backing vocals
Trevor Rabin- Lead Guitar and backing vocals
Tony Kaye- Keyboards
Rick Wakeman-Keyboards
Bill Bruford - Drums
Alan White -Drums
Cannot get any more perfect performance than this!
hey " Frank: was this like 2016-7 ? and what venue ?? thx LT Yes fan
I like how they came together regardless of the past. Thankful we have this gem of an album. There is no one like Steve Howe or Rick Wakeman
regardless of their past and then future 😉
No one like Chris Squire as well
Most definitely!!
You can't even talk about Yes without including Trevor Rabin, incredible guitarist who wrote and played their only Number #1 hit.
@@bruceholsten2800 True but the whole music came from all member's virtuosity...
The walking heart attack on keyboards. I don't know how they kept Wakeman upright...
My blessings and praise to YES with helping recover my lost neurological functions after Desert Storm.
Age 62. Still dreaming walking and may play an instrument soon. Mary Clyde to Dr's. Squire Howe, Rabin, Anderson April 4 2024 bussing to Dallas Texas. NOW
❤❤🎉
Yes.
God bless you.
You'll remain in our prayers brother and fellow yes lover!
Can we appreciate how fantastic the soundmix is actually for a live gig. You can hear the bassfrets buzzin, every freaking detail in the voice and guitarlicks and of course the skill an passion behind it.
Best live production value/sound ever. Can almost FEEL the emotive musical phrasing- and it's LOUD...
Goosebumps
I've seen them live many times, they have always been the best live band I've ever heard reproducing their music clearly and perfect.
the low end overall, is a mess.
YES ❤ AMAZING
I can’t stand when idiots say Rock is dead. Chris Squire is gone yes , but there are millions of us who play because our influences . Yes is truly an inspirational Band 🤘🏿🎸
you see" you musicians "are the wheels that keep it always moving.
Rock never dies, just the ones that lived through the great days of New albums every week are know older.....
Im still rocking on guitar at 57
Just to be realistic, though, this concert and tour were over thirty years ago and this was dinosaur music _then._ The musical landscape has changed a lot. I love this music and this song in particular, I always come back to it, but it has been a long, long since rock has been the main mover and shaker in music, especially prog.
This is Classical music (like that in the 1700/1800's)(think Mozart, Beethoven) in a Rock format! It has 'movements', change in tone, change in rhythms, and dynamics, crescendo, and diminuendo .... Incredible that this band was so in tune with "old school" composition and current day trending musicality. I'm 72 and still Loving IT!!!!!
WOW, I needed that.. 2 guitars, 2 drummers, 2 on keys--ONE BASS. RIP Chris . your gift to the world is everlasting. that goes for all of you guys. thanks
For many years, my musical life and my personal life was profoundly influenced by YES
You're not the only one there Ken !!!!
Yes. 1971❤
So was mine!!!
The soundtrack of my mind and my life. The best.
I am 63 years old and I saw Yes in Vancouver 3 times in the 70's... an amazing band and such great stage shows.... I will always remember those shows...
No did grass there ! The best sounds ever......
Steve Howe is in a class all his own this guy is amazing he is one of the G.O.A.T. guitarist.
Steve Howe man.....huge fan. RIP Chris Squire the Titan of rock.
Sadly rest of Titans getting older each day,and soon will fade away same as Chris.
Long live Yes band.😢😤
YES was one of the greatest bands ever! I was a kid, but my brother got me into this band! So sorry for the losses, but Jon Anderson will still rock!!!!! 🏆💙!!!!
YES is not "just" a Progressive Rock Band. YES is a Jazz and Rock Band. Their timing is IMPECABLE. The way each one of the musicians they can go with their instruments to very different parts Rhythmicaly, harmonicaly and melodicaly and still be connected to one another in sync to the tune, that is absolutely mind blowing. Perfect
yes!---you nailed it---CONNECTED doing the complex
No doubt! Very complex music. Lots of communication amongst the band with a look or a nod ......
Very Well said!! I love this band!
WOW STEVE HOWE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!
In 1973 I sat with a friend in a pub in Eindhoven/Netherlands and we heard this piece of music for the first time. So I ask the bartender whats the name of the band. He replies with YES. Further on I was so stunned by this song I asked the bartender a second and a third time about the name of this band. He was been a little upset to my requests, I began to realise that this is a true name to a band. Since then I never forget YES and the bartender's reluctant.
YES. THE GREATEST PROG ROCK GROUP EVER.WONDERFUL MUSICIANS.
THE CLASSICAL MUSIC OF THE 20 CENTURY.
EVANGELIST ROGER MANSOUR
FORMER LESLIE WEST DRUMMER
Bruford and White together?? So cool.....
BLUEPLANETJAZZ And Kaye And Wakeman
Bill Bruford is the most overlooked drummer. He is excellent.
Alan White/ Carl Palmer, got me started playing drums. Anne of Cleves on Rick Wakemans Six Wives..... listen now!
@@roryobrien8509 I will!
Bruford is the vast superior.
Rabin inspired Howe to shred a little more and Howe inspired Rabin to be more creative and solo outside the box. This is the best performances from these two great prog rockers. and one more thing...Jon's voice is ageless and always spot on.
Was there! Great! The tension tween Steve & Trevor was obvious...what a drag! Recorded both-wish they liked each other.
Excellent observation! I wish that Tony Kaye had been highlighted a bit more. This is the Opus/Song/Album he helped create... Everything worked on this tune. Great rendition.
@@bigvrocks2480 Yes! ;)
Worked with or met all of them! Tony a great guy as was Alan-RIP! Jon is spacy, Chris was great sometimes-recorded him & Steve & Trevor, Bill is cool, Rick is funny, & Steve is great & nice but can be grumpy. Trevor is a gent! Recorded reggae version of "People" with Chris-who had forgotten the chords! I reminded him...
Trevor also great on piano-recorded at Chick studio. Steve played on Duran Shatner "Planet Earth". $$$ was good... ;)
@@Iracord Sounds like exciting times. Amazing how time marches on and all we have left is memories...
@@bigvrocks2480 and pear lime nutella crepes & new 5.1 Animals Floyd remix AND...my FAVorite record in years-The Smile!!! Thom, Johnny, & Nigel from Radiohead!!!
My sister and I used to say every member of the band played lead and it all came together into one fantastic composition. ❤❤
All that musical brilliance...how great the sound engineers who made it possible for us to hear their magic?
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Amo muito, que formação musical Perfeita 👏👏👏🙌🙏💋
YES is among the greatest bands of progressive rock. And the rare talent of Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Jon Anderson easily make them the best.
Genius.
Steve Howe - Absolute genius - love love love
I can’t help but to think he might feel like Woody (Toy Story) When buzz starts his Van Halen style solo?
@@toddpeterson360 You're right. Trevor Rabin's solo raped the entire song
@@DrDES-dp6un 'Raped?!'
@@toddpeterson360 I loved Trevor's solo here, but his playing didn't fit the style of the song at all. I feel like he was trying so hard to play faster than Howe.
Yes, Trevor Rabin has musical talent but he lacks dexterity. Instead he plays in a manner similar to a teenage rocker, speed over finesse. His solo is NOISE, whereas Steve’s is quite versatile.
Just love BOTH Steve & Trevor!
This is the kind of music I used to listen to when I was in my 20s and now I’m 67 sad isn’t it. They sure don’t make music like this anymore there are no musicians like this anymore and that is also sad but to hear them sing makes me sing happy thank you for the videos and the music❤❤❤😊
No rock music is this complicated anymore.
Sure there’s good music out there got to know where to look for it is all. The only unfortunate part is this kind of music isn’t mainstream anymore.
Steve's improvised solo on this is a rare treat.
Rabin's is faster and more technically impressive but not as enjoyable to listen to. The way Rabin and White coordinated their playing during that part is pretty cool, though.
@@musicman70707 Rabin was faster, Howe was tighter. different but equal IMO.
I was 21 when it was released. after 50 years I still cannot encompass the greatness, the meaning and the beauty of it
Nobody writes music like that ever 😮😮😍❤😛😜
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These guys are the absolute kings of prog rock ! They pioneered prog rock 👍
Astounding performance. Two elite guitarists on the same stage with a full rock ensemble that can’t be beat ! No body like yes. Absolutely the best live band ever.
Actually while I agree with this the one band now that at least can share a stage with Yes is Dream Theater! Petrucci can give anyone a run for their money!
Jimmy Page was supposed to join Yes at one point and the group name was XYZ for ex Yes Zeppelin
Best live band ever and unbeatable
@@MrJeremy9835 Yessssss 2002 tercenter
Trevor isn't worthy of carrying Steve's briefcase.
Jon Anderson - lead vocals
Bill Bruford - electric + acoustic drums & percussions
Steve Howe - acoustic & electric guitars, backing vocals
Tony Kaye - Hammond organ, synthesizers
Trevor Rabin - electric guitars, lead & backing vocals
Chris Squire - bass guitar, pedals, backing vocals
Rick Wakeman - electric piano, synthesizers, keytar
Alan White - acoustic drums & percussion
as teenager I did not realize how exceptional the bass playing by Chris Squire was, though I loved the Yes music. He is among the greatest, with Paul McCartney and Geddy Lee.
Entwhistle
Jack Bruce.
John Anderson would be wonderful in live theater on Broadway. Such a fabulous voice.
These guys are defiantly professional musicians, i love listening to their psychedelic style. I have loved their music since i was a young man. They give you that med- evel, psychedelic, sunny day, everything is ok feeling. Anyone agree???
I really miss Yes😊
The song that got me hooked on this phenomenal band, thank you Yes!
Only Steve Howe could pull off a guitar solo that includes elements of guitarists who influenced him like Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, Django, and Chet Atkins. The Yes Album was a showcase for all the ideas that he'd accumulated, and they came bursting out in every song. Tony Kaye's solid Hammond B3 playing gave him a foundation to solo all over this song.
Absolutely pure chaotic syncopated music. The rhythm of my life
Greatest band on this planet! FOREVER YES!!!
I appreciate their music more now than I did then. Saw them 7 times.
@@LoneLee2022 214 for me.😎
@@jeffschielka7845 You saw them 214 times?
@@LoneLee2022 And counting. Yes!
@@jeffschielka7845 I had to sit behind the stage for the 90125 tour.
Brilliant! Silly human race indeed! Nothing has changed! :-(
The yes album
My brother gave me this album
This was my favourite song
Played it a thousand times
Just found this
I’m sixty years old now
Great memories
When I think about what we are living through by
Makes me want to cry
I'm 60 also, and I grew up with YES, saw them many times in concert since the 1977 GOING FOR THE ONE tour, at Madison Square Garden. RIP Chris Squire.
I’m 64. From Buffalo,NY. We saw YES in1975 at Rich Stadium. J. Geils opened. Will never forget those days. Makes me want to cry too, but by the grace of God, all will be well brother.
All of them are top-tier musicians....hard to see any single band like this nowadays
Trevor playing the John McLaughlin licks… very cool. Great contrast w/Steve. Very professional. At the top of the creative mountain- all of them. With smiles and joy pouring off the sage
I am writing this on 13 Aug 2023 that I've never felt sorry or repented selecting Yes, ELP and Pink Floyd as my most favorite, my most beloved musicians since 1973 after I bought their albums: Yes Album, Trilogy and Dark Side of the Moon in the same year. I hope they will be with me wherever I'll go in future. God, I have to thank you for the music you gave me!
This music at the time was esoteric. Way beyond it's time. Fantastic music.
This is still my most favorite group. I saw them live twice. First at Madison Square Garden around 1973 or a year or two later...then at Staples Center in L.A. around 1977 . They are still amazing ❤
My Yes dream team. So glad to this happened, and was filmed so well. And thanks for sharing it. It was a brilliant moment in time, and unfortunately can never be repeated.
I loved Yes as a teen, and spent many hours in my bedroom singing along and admiring thier unique music.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth
Rabin and Howe... two obviously different styles and sound, and yet so magnificent in their own way.... I would have been blessed to attend such an event !
I saw them in Pittsburgh on this tour. Absolutely amazing! RIP Chris and Alan.
these guys invented the phrase 'progressive music' R.I.P. Chris Squire, definitely 1 of the best of the beat, truly missed
His fretbuzzin' rick is unforgottable.....
Wake up... Pink Floyd did.
King Crimson quite literally influenced them and everyone else at the time
That was King Crimson my guy
@@michaelgraham9774 no go check they both came out in '68 but yes first album came out feb 69, k krimson was oct 69, dont try to school me i was a dj many years here in buffalo, ny
A master symphony of musical transference. If ever there was a true eclectic blending of all influences of music into one harmonic celebration, only Yes could do it. Stellar.
I am a hack keyboard player. I would love to have Mozart over for a burger, drink and show him this on a 65" with surround! Wakeman; Anderson. Motzy knew what was coming. WONDERFUL MUSIC! Like nothing else on the planet! God Bless Yes!
The yes Album is still my favorite. I first heard Your Move on a car radio and had no idea who it was. I guessed C,S,N & Y because of the high vocals. Then I heard the Wurm section of Starship Trooper on an FM station on my stereo. Freaking blew my mind. I finally found out it was Yes and for months we played the album non-stop when we'd hang out and get high. Perpetual Change is still a song I can listen to over and over. Steve Howe's guitar playing was at its peak and I much prefer his melodic and aggressive playing on the Yes Album to the more abstract style he started using on later albums.
Hell yeah, 'Yes Album', 'Fragile', 'Close to the Edge' and 'Relayer' are MUST-HAVES!
Well said. I remember the "yes" album coming out. And the influence it had upon me. Although I didn't get to go see them till 'the going for the One' tour in '78. At M.S.G. NYC ..
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That's where I learned how to play music that you asked album. I really gotten throwed
I was blown away at as well by the s album. Add brother five years old to me later on may that was it
best rock video EVER
No one can doubt that each member had unique qualities and special talents that made the combined effort, a true masterpiece.
Bravo Steve Howe! What a solo
Steve did it...and Trevor should have done it this way, too - but he did not. So I can refer to this single song performance as ONION, because this moves me to tears
Steve Howe makes it look so easy!
Trevor isn’t bad either!!
Had a Wes Montgomery vibe...
Celebration of music.
Mr. Steve Howe!
I saw Yes during their Fragile tour . Seeing them changed my conception of music completely . Each one of them were virtuosos .
I'm almost 60 years old and I always know about a band with the name Yes. But these days I enjoy them very much. Thank you guys for that great music you gave us. I love you for this work.
YES! One of the Best bands to ever exist! I "grew up" with these guys & Love them, still today! 💞🎼
As a teenager they saved me, seriously. Good to see them with the perfect live version of this GREAT song!
I saw Yes live in the early 70's at The Spectrum in Philly. Incredible musicians. They are in a league all their own.
Me too ! also a live show at JFK Stadium with Peter Frampton. It was the Frampton Comes Alive Summer.
@@jonny1904 Seems like a lifetime ago JFK Stadium was there in S. Philly.
Simply incredible never wanted that song to end some of the greatest musicians to ever take the stage
I bought my first Yes album in I believe 1972 it was the Fragile album I recognized that this was the most astounding band of the era .A song called Astral Traveller stuck in my mind but didn't really register until I heard Starship Trooper a little later that I connected that this was the same band. I've been hooked ever since. I attended the Yes concert at Bloomington Minnesota in 1979. It was a magical experience that I have not experienced since.
That guy in the bathrobe is the best Bassist who ever lived! Just sayin'
Sweet emotions
He may be the best bass player who plays with a pick, but that's just cringe!
@@bartlettferguson494 come on, man. You obviously have no clue what you're talking about...
Well, I only know about what I've seen and heard but "who's the greatest bass player is" isn't a hill I want to die on so, if u prefer a bassist dressed in a robe, playing with a pick, and u think that sounds good, fine.
@@bartlettferguson494 I was referring to the pick Comment. I Play both guitar and Bass with either pick, or Finger style and I can assure you, that the "pick Bass playing is less difficult" Trope is stupid.
Saw this tour. Steve Howe was the highlight of the show.
Saw this in Wembley, London, where they used a very slowly revolving stage so everything could be seen be everyone Just wanted them to go on for ever. There are no descriptions possible for how good they were. As has been said, truly the best ensemble of true musicians on the planet. Great that Jon is now doing gigs with 'School of Rock' young teens to pass on the brilliant Yes music. They are really talented, have a listen (Heart of the Sunrise and I've seen all good people) 🎶🎵💡👏👂🤓
This is the rub between Howe and Rabin. Rabin can play most anything, but Howe created new sounds and techniques. If you just parrot back what you're taught, or imitate others, Eh. I'd pick Steve Howe any day.
I would disagree. They had similar classical training, but . . . As a "lifer," myself, I look at their on-stage attitudes.
Howe always acts like he's full of his own PR hype - and always looks at the audience like he's saying, "Watch closely, children, 'cause this guitar God is about to lay some seriously profound shit down."
Rabin, on the other hand, is just a much a wizard in his own right - but his connection with the audience is more like, "Isn't this just the best fun - and the best part is that we all get to do it together !!"
And Rabin is much prettier to look at, plus he sings his ASS off, plus his achievements as a film scorer are not to be sniffed at.
Well it’s down to their different styles. Rabin is much more of a “modern” player, while Howe takes after players like Les Paul and Roy Clarke. Howe is definitely a better songwriter though, as he heavily contributed to a lot of Yes’s best compositions.
@@wandamundy1759 Not to dump on Rabin or anything - he's a great player and is doing a very good job here (also pretty and all) - but Howe is on a whole different level; He IS a guitar god, and has earned the right to ham it up to any degree he likes (...)
It was interesting how they traded off parts. This was music that, after so many performances with the different versions of Yes, was deeply ingrained, yet they seemed to have no trouble remembering who did what, when.
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Miss you have just changed my mind about how I feel about trevor Rabin. There's now room in my heart for love of both them. After all, I myself have played both rock guitar and classical guitar as a hobbyist-guitarist for many years.
I'm now ashamed that I considered Rabin to be an interloper for a long time. Thank you for enlightening me.
1980s Fashion Wow what did we look like.
I was in a support band that played at several 'In Crowd' gigs and Steve Howe shone out like a beacon even then he is very special.
Especially the ZUBA’s?
All those contemporary artists needing all sorts of technical support, voice modulators, samples of real talented musicians and software in order to produce one single song and who 'live' cannot even come close to their own in the studio manipulated recordings.....should listen to and see this.
Damn right, man!
I can only hope when I die, this will be the music going thru the tunnel to heaven.
When I was 12 an art teacher introduced the class to Beethoven and Bach. 3 years later a great friend lent me his fragile album. I wore it out. Bach Beethoven, Yes, and the Dead. My desert island discs. Never boring!
Travelled down from Scotland to the Birmingham and London shows within a few days of each other,The London show had no equal,
They are the most amazing rock and roll band ever so many great songs hard to believe it took 50 years to get rewarded Jon Anderson has the voice of an angel Tales of Topographic Oceans is their masterpiece
Chills and pretty much crying for the entire song
The level of musicianship...
me too---it amazes me, but i do understand, that this just does not connect with a lot of people---is it a question of taste, or do they JUST DON'T KNOW?
You two need help
@@TwistedRiffster YOU too, need help :)
Steve Howe = Elrond Half Elven on Guitar.🤩
Con Brufford, la mejor agrupacio'n de Yes Los sigo desde los 24 años y tengo 66 de edad ahora. Abril /2023 ..
So great to see all the Yes players come together in this fantastic version of YIND!
My heart sings!
I saw Yes in concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia twice. Best concerts ever. Kansas was the warm up band. I became an instant fan!
I saw them in Tulsa ‘78 Tormato tour on a revolving stage, that stage is visually imprinted in the memory bank. Don’t remember who opened though. Have seen Kansas several times in late 70’s, Jimmie Spheeris opened one & I was spellbound, sad he was killed so very young.
no question that trevor is amazing, and his solo in this is just as amazing. but man, talk about taking you right out of the mood of the song... when he was done it was like "that was great. now, where were we?" hahaha
agreed
One of the most talented line-ups for Any band...Ever...!
El trio soñado con Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire y Steve Howe.. impresionante.. Q.E.P.D The Fish
I got to see them when they toured this album. I've seen them many times before and they were absolutely fantastic everytime. This one was special though. It was a great year for me. My brother and I saw it together but didn't know they had joined two bands together. What a huge surprise it was! But it is also special because my daughter was born a few weeks before, what a beautiful lady she turned out to be!
It's unbelievably well just how much this music has stood the test of time!... So much for the Thompson Twins and The Fixx.
I was fortunate enough to attend a concert on this tour. It was magnificent! One of the best that that I have ever seen to this day! I especially enjoyed Bill Buford’s percussion solo! It was amazing! Fantastic performance by truly great musicians!!