See I really like this song. On the record it’s got a beautiful sound. Although in some ways it’s difficult to translate into a live number. It’s a difficult song with a lot of intersecting vocals and instrumental parts (far too little Geoff Downes ofc.) I also wonder why their sound is so naked live. Everything’s mixed well together, but it’s like the drums and bass are distant and over-trebley. Having been to several yes concerts I know they mix the first few rows slightly better, plus the bass sound tends to dissipate the further you get away anyway, and iPhone quality footage doesn’t translate well to good sound. But there seems something distinctly lacking, whether it’s oomph from the musicians or low end quality from the mix itself, they need some push. I think they should consider moving this song earlier in the set and mixing more bass sound into the rhythm instruments.
Cut From the Set. Please.
See I really like this song. On the record it’s got a beautiful sound.
Although in some ways it’s difficult to translate into a live number.
It’s a difficult song with a lot of intersecting vocals and instrumental parts (far too little Geoff Downes ofc.)
I also wonder why their sound is so naked live. Everything’s mixed well together, but it’s like the drums and bass are distant and over-trebley.
Having been to several yes concerts I know they mix the first few rows slightly better, plus the bass sound tends to dissipate the further you get away anyway, and iPhone quality footage doesn’t translate well to good sound.
But there seems something distinctly lacking, whether it’s oomph from the musicians or low end quality from the mix itself, they need some push.
I think they should consider moving this song earlier in the set and mixing more bass sound into the rhythm instruments.