The Band Geeks play Roundabout (Quarantine Edition)

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2020
  • This is our social distancing cover of Roundabout by Yes. (Written by Jon Anderson & Steve Howe)
    Ann Marie Nacchio - Lead Vocals, Percussion
    Andy Graziano - Guitars, Vocals
    Richie Castellano - Bass, Vocals
    Andy Ascolese - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
    Rob Kipp - Keyboards
    Music and Video produced by Richie Castellano
    For an explanation of how we recorded this, check out this video - • How We Made Our Rounda...
    If you'd like to download my Chris Squire preset for the Line 6 Helix, check out this video - • How I get my Chris Squ...
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  • @joshuahoward2349
    @joshuahoward2349 4 роки тому +540

    I give it a 9.9 out of 10. If the keyboard player wore a cape, that would have given it a perfect score

    • @MrJeremy9835
      @MrJeremy9835 3 роки тому +9

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @kurtisr2339
      @kurtisr2339 3 роки тому +6

      Just now finally watched this and had this EXACT thought!

    • @Tom-ok2rh
      @Tom-ok2rh 3 роки тому +21

      Funny you should mention that. They just had a video out this week of “Siberian Khatru” and he is donning a cape. Must’ve seen your comment 👍😂

    • @AshGD_GD
      @AshGD_GD 3 роки тому +2

      Makes since

    • @zombies4evadude24
      @zombies4evadude24 3 роки тому +1

      The Secret Box/Band Geeks - 9.8/10 in IMDB

  • @Chuckles..
    @Chuckles.. Рік тому +91

    Jon Anderson was so impressed with this, they are now doing concert dates with him!.

  • @justsomeboyprobablydressed9579
    @justsomeboyprobablydressed9579 3 роки тому +292

    What the hell did I just watch?? I can't wipe this grin off of my face. That was the best cover of one of the best songs ever written. Holy crap. Who are you guys?

    • @UrbanMonkey55
      @UrbanMonkey55 2 роки тому +40

      I would say some criminally unknown and passionate virtuosos with the gall to play some of the most difficult rock music ever written...and perfectly at that. If only the dumbed down masses would embrace good stuff like this again...sigh..

    • @GPYCROFT
      @GPYCROFT 2 роки тому +11

      They are just awesome ! Wish they would tour...

    • @danguee1
      @danguee1 2 роки тому

      Excellent rendition. But the drummer ain't no Bill Bruford - that's for sure!

    • @benho6251
      @benho6251 2 роки тому +3

      Amen! to the orig post on this thread. Your band is living proof that there is hope for the music world.Bravo!

    • @clash1469
      @clash1469 Рік тому

      @@UrbanMonkey55 If only we could all be as brilliant and sophisticated as you. But here I am still listening to The Clash. This is good though.

  • @Frankincensedjb123
    @Frankincensedjb123 3 роки тому +158

    I've been playing professionally for 30 years, and I've played with some great musicians. You guys are certainly the cream of the crop. God bless your excellence.

  • @ebarnes442
    @ebarnes442 4 роки тому +733

    In fact, the whole song is so ridiculously well done it's incredible.

    • @toastee3
      @toastee3 4 роки тому +17

      Ridiculously incredible 👍😃

    • @sledawgpilot
      @sledawgpilot 4 роки тому +34

      Absolutely. At first I wasn’t sure about a female lead singer but she brings a whole new vibe while being true to the original. Love it

    • @zoots15
      @zoots15 4 роки тому +7

      WOW 👍

    • @danc3746
      @danc3746 4 роки тому +6

      Incredible!

    • @Retired-Don
      @Retired-Don 4 роки тому +11

      @@danc3746 There were multiple goosebumps throughout. That was good/impressive.

  • @tsol4363
    @tsol4363 4 роки тому +65

    AAAHHHH, That wonderful Rickenbacker bass growling :)

  • @ThatKidAkil
    @ThatKidAkil Рік тому +58

    This song was a golden experience. AMAZING!

  • @Villentrethenmerth
    @Villentrethenmerth 2 роки тому +55

    How is this possible? This should be shown to anybody willing to learn what PERFECTION is.

  • @ytnsanw
    @ytnsanw 4 роки тому +118

    Interesting how this nearly 50 year-old music still resonates and maintains its relevance in 2020.....

    • @AZOffRoadster
      @AZOffRoadster 4 роки тому +11

      People have forgotten how it's done. Now it's autotuned bimbos in their underwear and guys talking to a drum machine.

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 роки тому +2

      Yes music is Universal.

    • @oberryconnection
      @oberryconnection 4 роки тому +2

      I got the "Yes" album featuring this song as a graduation present in 1970! This is an awesome version. Still a fantastic song.

    • @coocoocachooglin
      @coocoocachooglin 4 роки тому +2

      I could not imagine that when I was listening to this music in those days that I would still be here listening to this music in these days of 2020.

    • @Skraboing649
      @Skraboing649 4 роки тому +3

      @@oberryconnection this is from Fragile 👍

  • @davidsmith1898
    @davidsmith1898 4 роки тому +357

    That bass tone is spot on. The whole thing is amazing

    • @ramongoroth
      @ramongoroth 4 роки тому +7

      Its uncanny how good it is

    • @tedblumstein6772
      @tedblumstein6772 4 роки тому +10

      The Ric w/pick ... sets it off. However when at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction, Geddy Lee used a Jazz bass and just his finger and he got really close as well

    • @toothpaste4028
      @toothpaste4028 4 роки тому +8

      Yeah, that really struck me too. I was really blown away when it hit and went "Yep, that explains it" as soon as I saw the Ric. Dude's a great player.

    • @joe8513
      @joe8513 4 роки тому +3

      @@tedblumstein6772 On early Rush stuff, Geddy played a 4001 because one of his heroes did - Chris Squire. Even though Geddy played it rest stroke, there's no mistaking a Ric with roundwound strings.

    • @rcdowdy
      @rcdowdy 4 роки тому +2

      Chris Squire would give two thumbs up!

  • @harveyvid
    @harveyvid 3 роки тому +19

    My jaw hit the floor. Five minutes later, it's still there.

  • @roisinmurphy1995
    @roisinmurphy1995 Рік тому +17

    So brilliant that Jon Anderson now has them as his backing band!

  • @thegee-tahguy4877
    @thegee-tahguy4877 4 роки тому +186

    This is THE song that changed my life in 1973. I was a child pianist in my 8th year at New England Conservatory of Music playing classical piano. Heard this song. Had no idea what or who it was. Quit the piano, got guitar for my b-day, still didn't know who the band was. Then heard 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago, life changed again. Found out1st band was Yes, but didn't know if the song was called Fragile or Roundabout for like a year. Played guitar every day. Walked into big music store. I wouldn't leave til they hired me. Got the job after 1 year. Started selling and fixing guitars. Fixed as many guitars as I could so finally quit stores and opened guitar repair shop 44 years ago. Haven't stopped since.

    • @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible
      @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible 4 роки тому +6

      Have you seen Steve Howe play live ?

    • @codybess74
      @codybess74 4 роки тому +7

      That story kicks as much ass as their cover of Roundabout !!
      Congrats on doing and living it "your way"!! And thank you for sharing !

    • @pg1171
      @pg1171 4 роки тому +7

      Thank you for living your dream! Unlike many of us... still looking for a way to live it and almost 56...

    • @wickedfuctup
      @wickedfuctup 4 роки тому +1

      My mom and dad met while studying at the Boston conservatory of music in the 60's.

    • @psandvik
      @psandvik 4 роки тому +2

      You could do worse than having Steve Howe and Terry Kath as inspiration.

  • @kellvarnssen7443
    @kellvarnssen7443 4 роки тому +229

    I always wondered what it would be like to have talent, and friends.

  • @alanforrest9027
    @alanforrest9027 8 місяців тому +10

    The keyboard player deserves a big shoutout. Incredible cover.

  • @davidhudson7713
    @davidhudson7713 3 роки тому +106

    Ive been a Yes fan since 1968 when I saw then play at The Marquee Club in Wardour Street. I know their music inside out and back to front and let me tell you this version is fabulous. A real attention to detail and a wonderful tribute. Well done Band Geeks.....

    • @ArseneLupinVIII
      @ArseneLupinVIII Рік тому +1

      What was life in the 60s and 70s like mate yknow since there wasn’t no phones and shi

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 9 місяців тому

      ​​@@ArseneLupinVIII, telephones existed, but you could not carry them around with you, or do anything but call people on them, and they also had a separate base and receiver, plus the receiver had a cord on them and the telephone would have to be plugged into the wall on a special cord, like it was a primitive sort of modem that you could not take out of the wall. However, as for everything else that you said, may you please be a bit more specific on that information? Thank you.

  • @tfd829
    @tfd829 4 роки тому +214

    This proves that COVID 19 cannot defeat rock'n roll.

    • @matz1011
      @matz1011 3 роки тому +1

      @MYRMIDION how about the metal?

    • @rickb.4168
      @rickb.4168 3 роки тому +1

      Or Prog.

    • @AndyGrazianoNYC
      @AndyGrazianoNYC 3 роки тому +1

      love your logo FZ!

    • @josie1776
      @josie1776 3 роки тому

      Covid can not defeat too many things. Even people. The bigger part of the dead persons having SARS-CoV2 in their bodies wasn't killed by the viral action, but for other reasons. The virus was just there, but governments put these deaths on the statistic numbers as the virus was the cause.

  • @dopeydad1221
    @dopeydad1221 4 роки тому +113

    Faultless! And you just gotta love the growl of that Rickenbacker!

    • @martinhsl68hw
      @martinhsl68hw 4 роки тому +4

      As someone said in another video, that's what it would sound like if crocodiles could sing

    • @timbeaton5045
      @timbeaton5045 4 роки тому +1

      Mind you, with the right settings I can get my Jazz Bass 5 string to sound pretty close!
      Never really got on with Rickys. Once I got used to the scale and neck dimensions of a normal jazz bass, a Ricky feels like a toy, by comparison.
      But hey...à chacun son goût!

    • @timothypierce6576
      @timothypierce6576 4 роки тому

      These guys rock! And yeah, I LOVE that bass line!

    • @kevinslover100
      @kevinslover100 4 роки тому

      At first I thought it was a clavichord.

  • @nervousallday
    @nervousallday Рік тому +34

    This cover does not have any business sounding as effing incredible as it does! Most covers tend to miss something, but this one is so spot on that it has me jumping out of my chair. Honestly, her vocals transcend the original. Geez, this is so great!

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe 5 місяців тому

      if you haven't already check out Lexington Lab Band

  • @papadopp3870
    @papadopp3870 7 місяців тому +4

    I keep listening to Band Geeks with Jon and/or Ann Marie, and Jon is still killing it, even at 125 years old, but Ann Marie has something special, too. Thanks!

  • @theherk
    @theherk 3 роки тому +146

    This is one of the tightest covers I've ever heard.

  • @robertmichalscheck3072
    @robertmichalscheck3072 4 роки тому +440

    Not many talking bout the keyboard player,he is nailing it,sure wakeman would approve.

    • @donl9571
      @donl9571 4 роки тому +6

      He gets the Ringo Starr (at least post-Rubber Soul Ringo) award for calm, business-like attitude!

    • @jimjones3665
      @jimjones3665 4 роки тому +3

      What Robert said :)

    • @cvwatch
      @cvwatch 4 роки тому +4

      As a keyboard player in a tribute band I fully agree! 🎹

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 4 роки тому +2

      Christine Vick what’s your tribute band?paying tribute to who?

    • @punkinhaidmartin
      @punkinhaidmartin 4 роки тому +3

      Prolly because of those mountains standing there.

  • @KeyBorg1
    @KeyBorg1 3 роки тому +8

    I'm pretty sure I've listened to this about 50 times and have yet to tire of it. Literally the best cover I have ever heard, hands down. Just perfection.

  • @robertdillon9989
    @robertdillon9989 3 роки тому +50

    I can’t even imagine how much work went into producing this video, and the talent involved. I have seen yes probably three or four times in the 70s, and they were all virtuosos and to reproduce the vibe and the feel of that day and time the way you guys did blows my 60-year-old mind away and does my heart good that young people appreciate this music, thank you for restoring my faith!

  • @mesri3
    @mesri3 4 роки тому +146

    Watching someone other than Yes do Yes so well is joy in a different league.

    • @chuckt4558
      @chuckt4558 3 роки тому +3

      Yea, these are seriously perilous waters musically speaking. Gotta have those chops to take their work on

  • @BaronMcCausland
    @BaronMcCausland 3 роки тому +248

    I love the guy on bass; he's got the growling Ricky-tone down, his back-up vocals are great, and watching him having so much fun while exuding the joy of making music with his friends is just so wonderful.

    • @freddycookjr.2164
      @freddycookjr.2164 3 роки тому +3

      PLAYS WITH BOC POP OWNS MUSIC IN NYC HE IS ALSO A TEACHER THERE

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 3 роки тому +10

      Richie Castellano has many talents, besides these amazing covers, he also plays lead guitar/keyboards for Legendary rockers Blue Oyster Cult!
      Saw him with BOC, and he’s a monster blending In with Buck Dharma
      This is stunning cover of Yes’ a Band not easy to cover

    • @markroberts171
      @markroberts171 2 роки тому +2

      Leader of the band

    • @zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx
      @zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah! Excellent growl - I miss my Ricky.

    • @jmcrae825
      @jmcrae825 2 роки тому +7

      The lead vocalist is his wife. Awesome to be able to make make music with your soul mate.

  • @arthurgreig8824
    @arthurgreig8824 3 роки тому +8

    I can remember the original blowing me away back in the 70's, blown.away.again!

  • @JohnWilliams-zu8wg
    @JohnWilliams-zu8wg 3 роки тому +29

    Nailed Squire's bass sound. Nice job.

  • @OtherMike5000
    @OtherMike5000 4 роки тому +122

    I don't listen to this version very often, but when I do, my neighbor's do, too!

    • @warrenosborne1539
      @warrenosborne1539 4 роки тому +2

      When the windows start to rattle, yer getting close!

    • @V1rowt8
      @V1rowt8 4 роки тому +6

      Yes does a pretty good cover of this...

    • @hnoerdli
      @hnoerdli 4 роки тому +2

      It would be criminal not to listen to this with any volume less than 11

    • @davidcarter2720
      @davidcarter2720 4 роки тому

      FWIW - I genuinely LOL'd ...

    • @therealpbristow
      @therealpbristow 3 роки тому

      @@V1rowt8 HA! =:oD

  • @BillPalmer
    @BillPalmer 4 роки тому +302

    A “like” button is clearly insufficient

  • @anthonydiggins2956
    @anthonydiggins2956 2 місяці тому +2

    Love the Band Geeks!!Can’t wait to see them with Jon in New Hampshire!!

  • @jeannedarc9491
    @jeannedarc9491 3 роки тому +13

    GEEKS? GODS MORE LIKE! I’m a pro musician since the 70s (started in high school) god the bass sound is great! Awesome musicians! Thank you!

  • @legosteveb
    @legosteveb 4 роки тому +43

    I was having a really crappy morning, walked out of my home office, sat on the couch, discovered this video and now my day is 100 times better. THANK YOU ! ! !

  • @rysnyder
    @rysnyder 4 роки тому +120

    Once again, great job everyone. Chris Squire is smiling!!!

    • @stevesnvegas9040
      @stevesnvegas9040 4 роки тому +5

      Smiling? He's jumping from cloud to cloud hurdling rainbows!

    • @burtw1356
      @burtw1356 4 роки тому +3

      Chris Squire may even be a bit jealous. 😃

    • @pennsyltuckyden9823
      @pennsyltuckyden9823 4 роки тому +2

      Yes he would be proud

  • @tommyd1871
    @tommyd1871 2 роки тому +15

    Love Ann Marie, she rocks!!! When she sings Close/Edge and Heart/Sunrise and my favorite South side of the Sky it makes me so happy.

  • @tjk57
    @tjk57 3 роки тому +19

    Great job! Bass player KILLED it! Vocals.....shes soooo good!

  • @EdmundAycock
    @EdmundAycock 4 роки тому +156

    You bastards made me cry. Haven't heard this in years. Have the vinyl cause I'm old as dirt. Thank you so much.

    • @sacapuntasfregerio4274
      @sacapuntasfregerio4274 3 роки тому +4

      You are old as dirt and you are a fan of invader zim? Cool

    • @rickmorales2113
      @rickmorales2113 3 роки тому +1

      Hell, another good one, well done!!!!

    • @charlesmarion2032
      @charlesmarion2032 3 роки тому +2

      "Old as dirt"? I went to school with the guy who invented dirt.😂🤣🤗

    • @EdmundAycock
      @EdmundAycock 3 роки тому

      @@sacapuntasfregerio4274 Remember my friend, Question Sleep?

    • @bobjohnson5218
      @bobjohnson5218 2 роки тому +2

      This is the first album I ever bought when it came out. Used my paper route money, $6 a week.

  • @philhofmann8986
    @philhofmann8986 4 роки тому +76

    I'd forgotten what a monster bass line Squire played on that. Smokin' - you nailed it!

    • @thudor1
      @thudor1 4 роки тому +1

      @Phil Hofmann, Chris Squire was a great bassist and an equally great background vocalist.

    • @brucesmith9144
      @brucesmith9144 4 роки тому +1

      Bob Holmes excellent point. People often overlook that he had a great voice with a vocal range that his tall stature might let you believe otherwise.

    • @richardsanders3567
      @richardsanders3567 4 роки тому +6

      The bass drives everything in this song

    • @jasoncdebussy
      @jasoncdebussy 4 роки тому +1

      @@thudor1 And songwriter. And a very funny guy too.

    • @stooge81
      @stooge81 4 роки тому

      What that guy ^ said.

  • @thomasjohnson7735
    @thomasjohnson7735 3 роки тому +1

    So Geek!! Kill it. Crush it. Haul it. Pickle it. Celebrate it. Bury it. How excellent. Right B4 our eyes. TY Band Geek's.

  • @randyroberts4239
    @randyroberts4239 3 місяці тому +1

    That was so badass I can't bear it. The hours of work involved in becoming that proficient... Pure BADASSERY.

  • @channelralph2931
    @channelralph2931 4 роки тому +84

    Most people couldn’t “Cook” like that, even if they were in the same room.

  • @billhart9832
    @billhart9832 4 роки тому +130

    Covering one of the most technically proficient bands ever and pulling off every aspect was just pure joy and amazement! Every member's joy, precision, and passion shone through! The mix was also perfect and spotlighted the brilliant, complex bass work (Kudos Richie!), that few can usually accomplish, but you just nailed it... and some fun interplay with your (excuse my ignorance) significant other or sister on lead vocals!
    A celebration of joy that I will replay many times! Now the hook is set I have to check out your other works!

  • @SamRoads
    @SamRoads 3 роки тому +12

    Extraordinary. Each performer is bringing a level of performance which matches or even slightly exceeds the original. I've never heard another covers band get close, let alone surpass.

    • @mikshank5039
      @mikshank5039 8 місяців тому

      Dare you say that, but it's true! I would say it too! How can this be slightly better than the original?!! Band geeks are phenomenal ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @alasdairmcmillan1593
    @alasdairmcmillan1593 3 роки тому +18

    Didn't intend to commit 9mins to this... think I'll probably lose a few hours for all my friends that are going receive a share.
    TALENT!!

  • @BradCarlMusic
    @BradCarlMusic 4 роки тому +95

    Finally - someone who does this quarantine playing, posts it, and it doesn't sound like absolute crap. Leave it to Richie and the Band Geeks to get it RIGHT. Thank you, folks!

    • @benjaminhatcher9846
      @benjaminhatcher9846 4 роки тому +1

      Hey Brad, did you check this out yet? Astounding...cheers...ua-cam.com/video/M-6QNshZyL4/v-deo.html

    • @Iain1962
      @Iain1962 4 роки тому

      @@benjaminhatcher9846 Yes that guy is incredible.

  • @Ratboy2004
    @Ratboy2004 4 роки тому +80

    I can't emphasize how brutally accurate and incredible this cover is Richie. Amazing talent. 10/10

    • @Ratboy2004
      @Ratboy2004 4 роки тому +1

      Out of curiousity, how many takes?

    • @calito44
      @calito44 2 роки тому

      NO.... the keyboard didn wear a cape.... that is a 9 of 10 :P

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 2 роки тому +1

      Yes amazing musician! I just saw Blue Oyster Cult, and Richie is so good it’s sick. This performance is so close it’s amazing, and we saw YES in 72, and band geek pulled off almost the impossible. Blown away…

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 2 роки тому

      Hell yeah it’s amazing

  • @DaveLaneNZ
    @DaveLaneNZ 3 роки тому +15

    Holy crap, that is a seriously impressive, loving tribute to a song that is far more involved and clever than I ever realised. Brilliant.

  • @colinadams5390
    @colinadams5390 6 місяців тому +1

    Classic performance of the Yes song...

  • @easytigerbasscouch6275
    @easytigerbasscouch6275 4 роки тому +37

    The bass player needs to be reprimanded for making me look at buying a Rickenbacker bass that I seriously cannot afford right now. KILLER tone for days and such thumping great song!! Subscribing!

    • @alext.1459
      @alext.1459 4 роки тому +1

      I know!! My favourite part of this song and of Yes is Cris Squire's playing and his Rickembacker tone!! Just loove it!! And this bass player (and band) has nailed it!!!!

    • @JerryFochtmann
      @JerryFochtmann 4 роки тому +1

      I just happened across this video and was listening on my dinky iPhone SE speaker, but the bass came through wonderfully. That’s a credit to a great bass guitar, great playing and great mixing. Awesome.

    • @psychonautpupildiallater7734
      @psychonautpupildiallater7734 4 роки тому

      He gots a KILLER tone dialed in for sure! Ricks are nice, but you gotta find a good one, I've played some lemons, i would never buy one without physically playing it myself first.

    • @mustang5gtx
      @mustang5gtx 4 роки тому

      Me too...

  • @747Durango
    @747Durango 4 роки тому +61

    So many things right with this video. Wow. The guitar player, everyone is so talented. But, the thing that really knocked me out was the menacing, fat and aggressive bass tone and performance. I've never heard Chis' part on Roundabout so clearly. Great mix and performance. I've watched many of your videos and as a guitar player, and huge Yes fan, they bring me great joy. Thank you to each player/vocalist.

    • @globalgourmand
      @globalgourmand 4 роки тому +2

      My thoughts precisely. That bass!

    • @KeyBorg1
      @KeyBorg1 4 роки тому +1

      @@globalgourmand absolutely my thoughts too. That bass was killin me!

    • @cbly
      @cbly 4 роки тому +2

      Love that sloppy punch of a Rickenbacker

    • @kenhoward3512
      @kenhoward3512 4 роки тому +4

      "... the menacing, fat and aggressive bass tone and performance." - I remember the very first time I noticed that Chris Squire's bass stood out in the mix like a lead instrument. I'd never heard anything like that and was absolutely mesmerized by it.

    • @MJCPeters
      @MJCPeters 4 роки тому +1

      Well done, while I have no musical ability of my own, I think this is soo.. accurate I thought I was hearing the original

  • @Stryder46
    @Stryder46 2 роки тому +7

    This is thru-the-roof awesome. Best Yes cover I've ever heard in my 61 years.

  • @deanpapadopoulos3314
    @deanpapadopoulos3314 Рік тому +5

    Yes and Rush, the calculus of rock. I’m amazed at how every musician and vocalist have so much to do…no coasting for anyone here. Great job!!

  • @rhyswilliams346
    @rhyswilliams346 4 роки тому +27

    I've been playing bass for 50 years, and I've never heard anyone play that without butchering it!!! You guys absolutely KILLED IT!!!!! Thanks for making my day!!!

    • @Vinnybrain
      @Vinnybrain 4 роки тому

      i syarted in 1973 at 13 on bass ....im 60 now and boe do i ever ooncyrr!!! hes got tge Rivky set up right, tone cobyriils righy....GREAT SOUNDINH BALLSY-ASS AMP....and hes PLSYING it with just tge right finess....
      Top shelf!!!TOP SHELFAAAA

    • @dleasman
      @dleasman 4 роки тому +1

      Geddy Lee did pretty well on it at the Yes hall of fame induction. But yes, Richie nailed it. It's the cornerstone of this song.

    • @ZomBMarketing
      @ZomBMarketing 4 роки тому +1

      @@dleasman Agreed. Geddy Lee was the only choice for that performance IMHO.

    • @TerrySmith1953
      @TerrySmith1953 4 роки тому

      Absolutely agree! I have always thought that Chris' bass line was key to the track. This guy nailed it!!

    • @miguelm5347
      @miguelm5347 Рік тому

      I have seen a couple of bassists play this riff almost completely accurate, but this one is completely spot on. I must add though (and many people don't know) that Yes' studio recording of Roundabout actually had two basses playing in it. The usual Rickenbacker and also an acoustic bass playing the actual bass notes.

  • @zenagain
    @zenagain 4 роки тому +168

    I don't believe there is many bands out there that can duplicate YES as you people do. As always very happy to hear from you guys. Glad to see you are all well. Wish I could say the same. I was diagnosed last Friday but am already starting to feel better. Keep the happy tunes coming guys and thanks.

    • @jamoncure
      @jamoncure 4 роки тому +5

      GET WELL Robert!!!! The band geeks are what I call Musical Comfort Food! Glad you enjoy them too!!!

    • @sjsphotog
      @sjsphotog 4 роки тому +6

      get well. God Bless

    • @wearetomorrowspast.5617
      @wearetomorrowspast.5617 4 роки тому +6

      Good thoughts coming your way.

    • @codacreator6162
      @codacreator6162 4 роки тому +4

      Hang in there, Buddy. My sister just beat it...

    • @hardhitter0421
      @hardhitter0421 4 роки тому +4

      Robert Wilson you get better man....peace Robert

  • @soulGrafitti
    @soulGrafitti 3 роки тому +38

    You know, this is a better cover than I've heard Yes play. Just saying.

    • @gordon104blue
      @gordon104blue 2 роки тому

      Steady on mate

    • @garthok6224
      @garthok6224 2 роки тому

      Maybe you saw a bad tribute band... Yes in untouchable

    • @soulGrafitti
      @soulGrafitti 2 роки тому

      @@garthok6224 Nope - never seen a Yes tribute band. Not even in the Drama years.

    • @rationalactor
      @rationalactor 2 роки тому

      Back in the late 80s me and my then GF Joan dropped into a random bar in Boone NC for a beer one Saturday afternoon, and to our amazement a local band was playing anatomically correct Yes covers. We were both longtime Yes fans, and it was a surreal experience. Anyone know anything about this combo?

    • @rockdrumr2772
      @rockdrumr2772 Рік тому

      @@rationalactor Maybe it was these guys, eh?

  • @ricky4001cs
    @ricky4001cs 3 роки тому +10

    So many total mass retentive Jams in this EPIC piece of SOLID MUSIC. simply O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G effort ~

  • @HollandMariahGrossman
    @HollandMariahGrossman 4 роки тому +87

    alright... now I am utterly and completely OBSESSED with these people. Amazing players. Tight, respectfully accurate and energetic arrangements. 25 videos down and a whole bunch more to watch. Good thing it's raining outside, although it really shouldn't matter. The Band Geeks are IT right now. Thank you for sharing your talent!

    • @phillbilly57
      @phillbilly57 2 роки тому +3

      me too! Castellano is a master!!

    • @garthok6224
      @garthok6224 2 роки тому +3

      I'm with you ... This guy's are great

  • @McFearsome2
    @McFearsome2 4 роки тому +200

    Thats pretty amazing to get Julian Assange on drums there...

    • @cbly
      @cbly 4 роки тому +5

      My thought too, lol.

    • @noisetape8405
      @noisetape8405 4 роки тому +1

      was about to say the same thing lol

    • @SocialSpit
      @SocialSpit 4 роки тому +2

      😂😱😂😱😂‼️

    • @potekechu
      @potekechu 4 роки тому +2

      LOL...he can play!

    • @pierrechiasson1546
      @pierrechiasson1546 4 роки тому +1

      I thought it was Gordon Ramsay's little brother...

  • @MrBlablive
    @MrBlablive 3 роки тому +6

    Completely mind blowing as a musician myself this is the tightest group ever and I am speechless!
    Go geeks!!!
    You guys rock!!

  • @velascaux
    @velascaux 3 роки тому +7

    I really love that bass line so bad

  • @PaulHilburger
    @PaulHilburger 4 роки тому +98

    Nice to hear acoustic drums for change too

  • @bearsum9520
    @bearsum9520 4 роки тому +12

    Ann Marie's vocals are always so spot-on and amazing!

  • @renatomendes774
    @renatomendes774 2 роки тому +8

    I Saw the happiness of the group, playing so well this masterpiece! As a musiciian, I enjoy seeing people having fun with good music! Congrats from Brazil!!!

  • @kimchi2780
    @kimchi2780 2 роки тому +2

    Wow that bass tone!

  • @C-5Arts
    @C-5Arts 4 роки тому +81

    That Rickenbacker bass is pure BLISS to my ears (and eyes)! I used to have one just like it and man it's really a GORGEOUS instrument!
    I will own one again because I really miss it. Well played Band Geeks! That was great. Liked/subbed. :-)

    • @tmage23
      @tmage23 4 роки тому +1

      It's really the only bass that's acceptable for this song (all due respect to Geddy @ the Hall of Fame but the Fender Jazz just doesn't have the same punchiness)

    • @tardissixteen8178
      @tardissixteen8178 4 роки тому

      I've always wanted one. Maybe one day.

    • @franknash8834
      @franknash8834 4 роки тому

      Me too. Awesome instrument.

    • @willswitchcraft
      @willswitchcraft 4 роки тому

      That's an insane story bro. I remember those zipper bindings on the early stereo models, etc. artful. Hope that, one day, it will come back to you...somehow. Don't stop searching......Table saw? brutal, but yeah, Karmic Coupons expired on that dude's account....

    • @thudor1
      @thudor1 2 роки тому

      The Ricky 4001 is the Excalibur of basses. You need to pull it from the stone (get another one).

  • @tropictom5996
    @tropictom5996 4 роки тому +45

    You may be socially distanced but this is tight as hell. Out freakin’ standing. 💯

    • @timwhiteside9971
      @timwhiteside9971 4 роки тому +2

      we will get through this bullshit people especially when we got cool bands like this to rock out to!

  • @lizard944
    @lizard944 10 місяців тому +1

    All super musicians. The keyboardist is spectacular!

  • @jamoncure
    @jamoncure 3 роки тому +5

    Have to comment again. This is just PERFECT, Richie and crew. YES would approve!! You guys are the BOMB. Bring on more!!!!

  • @sherrybrown9576
    @sherrybrown9576 4 роки тому +32

    I've often thought that cover versions are rarely as good as the originals. Here is an exception to that line of thinking.

    • @bahed1
      @bahed1 4 роки тому

      I appreciate the sentiment of your post, but as good as that vocalist is, the shimmer in Jon Anderson's voice just can not be replicated!

  • @somedude5414
    @somedude5414 4 роки тому +78

    My only regret is that I have but one "Like" to give for this video.

    • @Billywagner22
      @Billywagner22 3 роки тому

      I should probably bequeath the copyrights to my screenplay for Spies, btw Like Us, just in case you forgot.

  • @flaviofrascino2842
    @flaviofrascino2842 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you! The peaceful way you play, the timbre of the instruments, the friendship between you ... Cool!

  • @jmc3213
    @jmc3213 3 роки тому +5

    This Is Ritchie from BOC? Cooooooooollllll!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars Brother! Thanks for the treat! ..... oh yeah,.... 5 🐙🐙🐙🐙🐙Pink Octopus as well. _ There were more fingers going than a frickin cookie jar!

  • @billisnotchicago
    @billisnotchicago 4 роки тому +27

    Marrying Jon Anderson is the best move Chris Squire ever made. Stellar cover!

    • @briane5706
      @briane5706 4 роки тому

      Top quality musicianship and an authentic tribute that sounds brilliant. Lead singer has a great voice and the harmonies are spot on.

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 роки тому

      Those two guys are the definition of Yes.

  • @vincentvanpot4333
    @vincentvanpot4333 4 роки тому +74

    Awesome job everyone! What a perfect rendition of one of their best songs. What!? 70 thumbs down!? All 70 members of the Helen Keller School for the Deaf, Criminally Insane and Tragically Unhip.

  • @LJW55
    @LJW55 Місяць тому

    Yes..! One of my favourite groups way back in the day. I initially thought at the beginning that the vocals let it down but after about a minute I was hooked.... What a grerat cover a she really nailed it..!

  • @neiljervisss100
    @neiljervisss100 3 роки тому +1

    I was quite low this evening until I found this, Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @andrewblackburn1426
    @andrewblackburn1426 4 роки тому +21

    Legend has it that Geddy Lee of Rush was nervous performing bass for this song at Yes' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Really nice work, and that Rickenbacker bass sounds AWESOME.

    • @tunesmith531
      @tunesmith531 4 роки тому

      I find it hard to believe that tbh, Geddy Lee is another level up from Squires

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 роки тому +7

      @@tunesmith531 Geddy would be the first to disagree with you. That takes nothing whatsoever away from Geddy. He's also a master.

    • @davexvs
      @davexvs 4 роки тому +1

      @@tunesmith531 geddy admittted his insparation and hero was shris squires
      that is why he was so honoured at the awards

  • @mcord76
    @mcord76 4 роки тому +31

    This is so good. Even better because we now know how difficult this is to do. The way i see it is that the payoff for the musicians when playing live together is immediate and "in the moment" , even during rehearsal. What I am starting to feel with this type of production is that it is closer to making a record in the studio where the "work" is in recording the parts and the "payoff" is when the final video is released. Great Job Band Geeks!

  • @mauimarcus
    @mauimarcus 5 місяців тому +1

    Damnnn that Ric sounds so beautiful

  • @robertkurtz5935
    @robertkurtz5935 2 роки тому +2

    Love how on every Richie video you can see the pure enjoyment he's having its important

    • @RickTransit
      @RickTransit Рік тому +1

      It's everything, and that's what I love about Band Geek videos. Ask a Yes fan to describe their music and they might say it's powerful, dramatic, complex, uplifting and beautiful - but I don't think many people's first thought is "it's fun". And yet here's the proof that it is! Mind you, you have to be a superb musician to be able to put that across!

  • @TheSinglisa
    @TheSinglisa 4 роки тому +12

    My God, I can't even believe someone wanted to attempt this. Sounds so amazing! That bass is rich. And the keyboard - perfect. Damn!!! NAILED IT!!!

    • @subiegal8428
      @subiegal8428 4 роки тому +3

      The distinct sound of a Rickenbacker ♥️

    • @BillPalmer
      @BillPalmer 4 роки тому +1

      Check out all the others!
      This is the tip of the iceberg

  • @zummo61
    @zummo61 4 роки тому +4

    Wow. Ritchie your Chris Squire playing is great. My favorite playing of yours. You guys make Yes look like amateurs !

  • @toddpreisler8963
    @toddpreisler8963 3 роки тому +1

    Perfection Personified. Wow...loved everyone...

  • @zaraak323i
    @zaraak323i 2 роки тому +3

    Ah, now I have a Band Geek moment for you... My high school marching band played a great arrangement of this song. One of my favorite memories.

    • @joetheplumber8884
      @joetheplumber8884 2 роки тому

      A marching band playing a Yes song.
      That's blasphemy.

  • @twofacepalmer1212
    @twofacepalmer1212 4 роки тому +30

    Would just like to give a thumbs up to all the commentors on here. You all know great musicianship when you hear it.

  • @TheFrozenDesert
    @TheFrozenDesert 4 роки тому +12

    This level of excellence is only possible when the musicians have great skills and a love for the music they are playing. And Oh My God That Rick Sound!

  • @edmeraan2
    @edmeraan2 7 місяців тому

    Excellent, no one makes music better than that era!!!

  • @drt28
    @drt28 2 роки тому +2

    I’m 60, I’ve been in bands most of my life. That was excellent, excellent indeed. Thank you

  • @jamesmadejski
    @jamesmadejski 4 роки тому +24

    Ooohh, live version outro for a big finish - extremely well done!

  • @paulsomersetwolf5970
    @paulsomersetwolf5970 4 роки тому +11

    Outstanding performance great work RIP CHRIS SQUIRE stay safe everyone.🙏

  • @bobjohnson5218
    @bobjohnson5218 Рік тому

    It was early 70's, I woke up to the clock radio 5:00a to do my paper route while in high school. The song that woke me up was Roundabout by Yes. Luckily at the end the DJ mentioned the name. I took $3.98 from my savings and had my mom pick up Fragile by Yes at the mall. This was my first album. I never got to see Yes live or on tv but I can watch you guys any time I want. Really brings back memories and you guys don't miss a beat. Still have my Garrard turntable.

  • @heddyshriahimsaputra769
    @heddyshriahimsaputra769 Рік тому +2

    truly amazing...astonishing...incredible...unbelievable..!!..I always thought that no other band would ever be able to play Yessongs with perfection...with such precision...but I was wrong...and I am happy that I was wrong...because I know now that Band Geeks can play difficult music of Yes..with such precision...congratulations...and thank you very much for all what you have done to make Yesmusic alive....

  • @pedrozappa
    @pedrozappa 4 роки тому +14

    Anne Marie - what a voice!

  • @laurencelangen6288
    @laurencelangen6288 4 роки тому +18

    YES! YES! THE GEEKS ARE BACK! YES I MISSED YOU GUYS SO MUCH

  • @lisacelen2579
    @lisacelen2579 2 роки тому +3

    I found these guys through a friend of mine a year and a half ago. I simply cannot get enough. Oh, how about the drummer??? Amazing!!!!

  • @lisacelen2579
    @lisacelen2579 2 роки тому +1

    A year an a half later and I'm STILL obsessing with this song. I can't get enough.

  • @alton936
    @alton936 4 роки тому +39

    May 2020....I'm a child of the 70's and I've seen Yes a dozen times or more - ALL, the original members. And WELL. I was amazed and thankful that you all collectively gave this song the respect it continues to deserve,
    I could not tell...Was the Bassist using a pick ? I learned that Chris Squire did, and that practice was unheard of !!
    As a rule, I don't care for cover bands....And for someone to Master a song from a band that is as technically complex as Yes is ….Again, such high praise you pay them.
    You added to my day... Thank you !!

    • @CarlEusebius
      @CarlEusebius 3 роки тому +2

      I'm pretty sure he is using a pick. He keeps his index finger and thumb together throughout as if he's holding one, and I slowed the video down to 0.25 speed at 4:06 and it looks like the pick is visible, plus the light shining off it.

    • @ER-me1ii
      @ER-me1ii 3 роки тому

      @@CarlEusebius no doubt. My memory isn't what it was but I seem to remember him saying somewhere that Squire was his favorite bass player. How can these guys be any cooler?

    • @pjohnmathew5669
      @pjohnmathew5669 3 роки тому

      Yes , bass playing with a pick? Amazing authenticity though ! Kudos

  • @etolsengmail
    @etolsengmail 4 роки тому +22

    Always enjoy the “soft” intro to this song; knowing what lies ahead the anticipation grows. Band Geek you do it so well. Amazing!

    • @davidolie8392
      @davidolie8392 4 роки тому

      Much like Rush's "Farewell to Kings".

  • @chrisdyck4756
    @chrisdyck4756 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Mix has the electric guitar in the right side. Wow!!

  • @pedrojulio5889
    @pedrojulio5889 3 роки тому +1

    The keyboard player is SOOOO relaxed. Not a note that is flawed or non-perfect in ANY way. WOW!!! What a performance, Bass, percusion, vocals and the guitar, guitar's insanely done.