Jon Anderson is nearing his 80th birthday, but the dude’s voice legit hasn’t changed. He ages like the finest wine. I’ve seen him solo three times, and I’m going again when he comes back to Philly in September. Jon Anderson is my favorite vocalist ever. This live album was incredible
I got my ticket to the Keswick gig. I want a different set list than the gigs at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Band Geeks can play everything in the Yes catalog better than Yes.
The guitar player is Steve Howe. In the 70´s he was considered to be one of the top guitar player in the wolrd. He was vote 5 years in a row the Best Overall Guitar Player by Guitar magazine’s readers. He was the first one ever to receive that recognition. He is incredibly versatile
Prog has never been more emotionally devastating than the middle section of "And You and I"... Bruford called the LP a "classic of the genre." He's correct, of course. But 'Close to the Edge' also transcends genre. - Excerpts from Ultimate Classic Rock “It is a great honour for YES to be selected as the number one progressive artist of all time by Prog readers. We’re just doing what we love, venturing into new territory, dedicating our time to the creation of music we enjoy playing and performing. I am grateful that audiences and other artists find the band to be worthy of that title. Sincere thanks and all the best.“ Alan White
John Anderson uses his voice as an instrument his words make not a lot of sense in a lot of their songs, but it fits perfectly very poetic. This is my all-time favorite band. I’m 68 years old. I’ve seen them so many times Chris Squires the best bass player I’ve ever seen Steve Howell the best guitar player I’ve ever seen just an all-time great band.
Gotta listen to some Yes studio recordings. They were great live too, but certain studio recordings were truly next-level.... Close to the Edge, Heart of the Sunrise, Gates of Delirium, Awaken
That's Steve Howe on guitar, he's a creative genius and completely unique, well, they all are. He won best overall guitarist in Guitar magazine around 5 times in a row in the 70's. You should definitely check out Chris squire's live bass solos on youtube, and also his whole solo album called Fish Out Of Water.
Don't try to decipher Jon's lyrics too much at first, just relax and enjoy the genius musicianship and his wonderful vocals. You can always go back later and study the lyrics. Keep going on the YES train, it just gets better!🤩
agreed. very atmospheric and fantasy driven but hard to catch the meaning. i saw an interview with Geddy, and he was praising YES but he even said “ I don’t even think John knows what he’s saying “. 😂
I call it sonic poetry. They mostly create emotions. The words are left open to interpretation intentionally though they are rooted in telling stories.
@@johnladd8421Geddy is an atheist, and Jon is not. But there was a moment that he didn't know what he was writing. Yet, he knew that he must have waited all his life for that moment. It is what it is, inspired.
I think those musicians are from another planet...my all time favorite band...thank you for a well done reaction...Symphonic Live in Amsterdam is incredible
@@martinreed5964 I thought I was the only one who couldn't stand Rush! Geddy's voice is like fingernails scraping down a blackboard, the guitar sounds awful and after that it's all downhill for me. Well said Martin, from a brother Martin.
@@martinellis7156 100%right, I cant understand how people can compare them to YES, a 3 piece band trying to sound like a 5 piece band but with no talent whatsoever
Jon has new music being released tomorrow. 23rd August, 2024. He will be 80 in October. His voice is still phenomenal. Saw him live again only last year and he’s quite sensational. You should also treat yourself to Jon’s 4 Albums during the 1980’s he made with Vangelis. They were simply known as, ‘Jon & Vangelis’. 🎶❤️🎶
Rush's bass guitarist Geddy Lee filled in for the late Chris Squire and played bass on the song "Roundabout" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Yes in April 2017. "Roundabout" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Yes in April 2017.
The drummer, Alan White, was John Lennon's drummer in the Plastic Ono Band. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were chosen to induct YES into the Rock n Roll hall of fame. Geddy Lee plays bass with them for Roundabout as Chris Squire had recently passed. That's a must watch from 2017 induction ceremony. And yes, Jon Anderson can sing!
Jon Anderson (lead vocal), Steve Howe (guitar), Trevor Rabin (guitar/vocals - not here"), Bill Bruford (drums), Rick Wakeman (keyboards - not here), and RIP Chris Squire (bass). Saw them 3 times and I was surely blessed! These guys are other worldly talented. Never be matched!
The key to understanding lyrics from the majority of YES songs is to realize that they are a series of thoughts and phrases that are linked by a common theme or feeling. YES lyrics rarely tell a story or link together as poetry. Beautiful none-the-less. Alan White on drums. Jon Anderson on vocals. Steve Howe on guitar. You are correct, the great Chris Squire on bass.
Absolutely love your reaction about my favourite band. There is something magical about seeing great players play their instruments and you really got it. Bless you and thank you. Steve Howe on guitar and Jon Anderson on vocals with Alan White giving it all on drums.
Wanted to comment, but everybody else pretty much summed it up. If you're going down this YES wormhole...I'm comin wit cha! Personally, the best band ever to assemble, that I've heard in my 65 years on this planet.
YES! 😊 That was Steve Howe on guitar, Chris Squire on bass, Alan White on drums & Jon Anderson on vocals. I can't remember the keyboard players name. He was only with the band for a short time filling in, but he did a good job! Thanks for reviewing this very talented and unique band! They definitely pushed the envelope of progressive rock music.
Alan White is the drummer. He joined Yes in support of the album ('Close To the Edge') that this song emanates from. Bill Bruford was the drummer up until 1972 when the album was released and left them for a group called King Crimson. Bruford then went to enjoy a career that spanned, fusion, rock, other prog rock and short-lived bands and ended with jazz before he retired completely to become a music professor. He even played a tour with Genesis in 1976 when Phil Collins began his first tour as lead singer of Genesis following the departure of Peter Gabriel in 1975. Alan White played with the band until his sad passing a couple of years ago from cancer, I believe. But before joining Yes, he played with John Lennon (Was the drummer on the song 'Imagine', Instant Karma' and many others) and played with people like Joe Cocker and Ginger baker.
The first time I heard this song when it was released i caught the lyric "Coins and crosses never know there fruitless worth...." i got it, I was elated. Of course that didn't last. So now I'm thinking if i stay loyal and listening. And try hard. when I die. On my death bed I will receive total consciousness.😅
Oh Church Boy! I love the way you are turning yourself on to the best of the best. Heard this song a million times in a millon different ways, but watchin you soak this up like a biscuit with gravy, i got some goose bumps! Rush is great, but when you add all these different moving parts and players hitting their stride is a thing to behold. Do your self a favor and check out some old Kansas. 6 members doing exactly what it takes.
I always loved Chris Squire, his bass playing was legendary, and I believe he is credited with showing what was possible for Geddy Lee in terms of what basses were capable of! When Yes was introduced to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, Chris had passed away the previous year, and Geddy played live with Yes. Jon Anderson on vocals, Steve Howe on guitars, and I believe Bill Bruford on drums.
Where you said near the end that the ending crescendo made you a little emotional: this is where I am with this rendition. No matter how many times I watch this, I’m moved to tears to some extent. It’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music that I’ve ever heard.
Steve Howe is the guitarist of Yes and plays both the 6 and 12 string guitar and the steel guitar - and sings in the choir too. And yes - Chris Squire is playing the harmonica besides playing his heavy and very precise Rickenbacker Bass and singing second voice to Jon Anderson. Alan White is the drummer and brought in a more rock 'n roll tuch than Bill Bruford in the early years. Rick Wakeman is the the keyboard wizard in the background with tons of keyboards of all sorts. And then we have Jon Anderson in front with his amazing fragile voice sampling the organized chaos of layers of Yes together into a precise constructed musical experience. That's Yes.
Anyone who appreciates my favorite singer and group for 40 plus years gets a new subscriber! If you are open to suggestions on great musicianship, try "South Side of the Sky," but the live version from Songs From Tsongas. Especially the back and forth battle between guitar and keyboards at the end. Incredible. Too many great songs to suggest.
Hi buddy. Great reaction and really enjoyed your love for the drummer Alan White. In fact you will have probably heard Alan's drumming many times before. He played drums on John Lennon's song "Imagine".
C.B., music is all about how it makes You feel! I am glad that Yes makes You feel something good! You are always so positive and open minded with Your reactions! Keep up the great work!
Another great Yes reaction! Thank you. Drummer is the late great Alan White, who was the second drummer of Yes. Bill Bruford was the first and is one of my favorites of all time. He later joined King Crimson in 1973 and stayed with them for decades. Much more progressive music. More outside and improvisational. As for the lyrics, unlike “Southside of the Sky”, which is just a story about men dying from cold exposure, *this* one is more typical of Jon Anderson’s (the lead vocalist) very abstract lyrics. He is on record that he mostly wrote them in those days for the *sound* of the words and not so much for the meaning. As I commented on your “Southside of the Sky” reaction, that was an exception. It is just a story from the POV of a man dying of cold. Try to get the studio version of that one, and maybe the lyrics. You’ll get it. As for these other ones, I have been listening to them for over 50 years, and even when I do get some meaning out of them, it’s rarely the same meaning. But the sound is what it’s all about. If you ever get to TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, my favorite album (though many people don’t like it), which is a concept album with only four songs, one song per side of a vinyl album, you will hear even deeper meanings. The first piece on that album, is “The Revealing Science of God”. That’s my favorite YESSONG of all time. Many people love “Awaken” (from GOING FOR THE ONE) even more. I can see that. It’s very good also. I forget who the keyboard player was on this tour (it wasn’t Rick Wakeman. He came back the following year). But this band was Jon Anderson: lead vocals, lyrics, co-composer of almost every song, folk harp (an easier harp to play than classical harp, because usually tuned to one key), percussion and acoustic guitar Chris Squire: bass guitar, harmony and counterpoint vocals, and most vocal arrangements (he also used to do that for his church choir before Yes) Steve Howe: guitars, pedal steel, and harmony vocals Alan White: drums and percussion
Chris Squire is a marker in the history of bass playing. His solo album is brilliant (Fish Out Of Water). He sings, plays guitars, bass, harmonica. He is my bass hero.
that's my man Alan White beating the shit outta the drums. Poor Alan just left us about a year ago now. And Chris Squire on bass passed all the way back in 2015. Chris was such a great showman.
Jon Anderson (V) , Steve Howe (G), RIP Chris Squire (B), RIP Alan White (D). original drummer on album Bill Bruford (D) & missing Rick Wakeman (K) but here Tom Brislin (K) filling in just for this tour. REMEMBER THESE NAMES! Each are HAILED in ProgRock World. Bill Bruford went on to perform with many other great Progbands that you DEFINATELY should here like KING CRIMSON, GENESIS, UK, NATIONAL HEALTH, and his SOLO albums to broaden your knowledge of this vast and diverse genre! Two incarnations still exist and Tour. Jon with an excellent YES cover band & YES featuring only Steve & replacement musicians
Please have a look at Yes - Awaken - Live in Birmingham 2003. It has the wizard of the keyboards Rick Wakeman.Richard Christopher Wakeman CBE is an English keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, Cheers and thank you young sir.
"Close to the Edge" is probably the best prog rock song ever. But maybe save that one for later. There's plenty more. Maybe do "Awaken" or "Starship Trooper".
Now do yourself a favor & listen to the studio version, which you really should have listened to first, in my humble opinion... With YES, it's ALWAYS better to listen to their studio creations which were special in their own right, with the studio effects they masterfully included when creating their many memorable classics. _Then_ it's always enjoyable to see a live performance of them afterwards to satisfy your visual curiosity (but the live recordings are _almost always_ inferior with respect to sound quality...)
I agree with this advice completely. Studio first, then there will be time to discover the live performances which often bring such amazing heights. But, foundation definitely on the albums.
Chris Squire was one of the greatest bass players of the period. The two others who were just as highly rated were Jack Bruce of the great Cream, and John Entwhistle of The Who.
For me, there's Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer... and then everybody else. Those two bands are tops and untouchable. Check out ELP's "Pirates" (13 minutes), "Tarkus" (20 minutes) and "Karn Evil 9" (30 minutes!). You'll be stunned. You'll be forever changed.
Thanks for the reaction.😊 I'm looking forward to your YES journey. I'm sure you will get lots of excellent suggestions for what to try next. There are so many wonderful songs. I agree with those recommending listening to the studio versions first. The recording quality is almost always better and they provide a perfect baseline (no pun intended) for exploring the many excellent live versions. Take a few minutes to go back and listen to the original studio version of "And You and I" and I'm sure you will understand why Lyrically, I find them always meaningful, but more as abstract/impressionistic than explicit/linear. There's no need (or way) to pin them down.
Agree 100%, the instruments must serve the song, the players must. Glad you enjoyee. Stick to studio tracks for a bit. Ty for reaction! New subscriber.
Don't listen to people saying to listen to live versions! The first hearing of a song should ALWAYS be the original studio recording. Then hear live versions. Because you get to hear it the way the artists intended, not with crowd noise and technical limitations. The guitarist Steve Howe is touring under that name 'Yes' but a lot of us fans think the real Yes is Jon Anderson (vocalist) so if you can, go to see Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks.
Geddy Lee et al were influenced by prog bands like Yes and Pink Floyd, and eventually overtook them in popularity. After bassist Chris Squire died, Geddy Lee introduced the remaining Yes members, at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he played bass with his heroes (which is on UA-cam somewhere). Singer Jon Anderson wrote almost all the lyrics and many melodic phrases. Along with Squire he was the only original band member here, since Yes formed in 1968.
There's bass players that use picks and bass players that use fingers... then there's John Entwistle who does whatever the hell he wants! That being said, Chris Squire is one of the elite bass players of our time. Combine that with his soaring harmonies, and he's a titan of modern music!
Church Boy you just watched the greatest band that has graced this planet or any other planet. Steve Howe virtuoso guitarist. Chris Squire probably rock's top bass gutarist. Alan White on drums and the great Jon anderson on vocals who has no equal among his peers. And You and I is from Close to the Edge voted the greateast prog album of all time just ask Geddy Lee.
The drummer, Alan White, was not their original drummer. Before playing with YES he played with John Lennon. Getty Lee of Rush played bass for them at their RnR HOF induction, because they original bass player, Chris Squire, had died. The singer is Jon Anderson. Steve Howe on guitar.
Drummer Alan White is excellent here (and in a million other places, including John Lennon's 'Imagine'). It is also worth listening to the original album version on Close to the Edge with Bill Bruford on drums, who takes a very different approach to the drum part. His approach is both more symphonic and also jazzy than Alan's deep rock grooving.
You figth with the style of lyrics, Jon, like other said, paiting with words, and, in the deep of meanings, i feel Jon invite to something like cosmic love travel in diferents frames...maybe that mean a barrera when the observador ontoligico entra en conflicto de algún modo ideológico 😉
Many people don't know what the vocals are saying with Yes or even if they make sense. But I guess, it doesn't matter. Vocalist Jon Anderson just has the ability to paint a sonic picture with words that seem to make no sense overall. But in fact they do, it's called inspired non-linear language where you have to feel it like a dream but it doesn't make sense when you wake up. If you are not feeling it no point trying to understand them because you probably won't, it is just inner knowing from higher connections within yourself.
You need to hit the album no one has reacted to... Time and a Word album.... Try track "no opportunity necessary, no experience needed" Blazing bass work
Rush was heavily influenced by Yes, so much so that when Yes was inducted into the HOF, Geddy played with them. RiP Chris and Alan. I hate to see the musicians from our era go. They won’t be replaced.
I love Yes...But please take a listen to the top ELP songs. (Steve Howe said that they were trying to do what ELP was doing.) And if you want "symphonic rock"--go to the Moody Blues, who invented it!
Jon Anderson is nearing his 80th birthday, but the dude’s voice legit hasn’t changed. He ages like the finest wine. I’ve seen him solo three times, and I’m going again when he comes back to Philly in September. Jon Anderson is my favorite vocalist ever. This live album was incredible
I got my ticket to the Keswick gig. I want a different set list than the gigs at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Band Geeks can play everything in the Yes catalog better than Yes.
Enjoying your trip on the YES train. Brilliant musicians. There will never be another YES.
Yes, never!
Heart Of The Sunrise! Nasty, nasty bass!! Chris Squier is unreal!!!
The guitar player is Steve Howe. In the 70´s he was considered to be one of the top guitar player in the wolrd. He was vote 5 years in a row the Best Overall Guitar Player by Guitar magazine’s readers. He was the first one ever to receive that recognition. He is incredibly versatile
Apparently, they stopped allowing his nomination as he was just winning everything
Guitar Player magazine
RIP Alan White and Chris Squire. Alan was the drummer. And yeah that Ricky of Chris's is so incredible.
Prog has never been more emotionally devastating than the middle section of "And You and I"... Bruford called the LP a "classic of the genre." He's correct, of course. But 'Close to the Edge' also transcends genre. - Excerpts from Ultimate Classic Rock
“It is a great honour for YES to be selected as the number one progressive artist of all time by Prog readers. We’re just doing what we love, venturing into new territory, dedicating our time to the creation of music we enjoy playing and performing. I am grateful that audiences and other artists find the band to be worthy of that title. Sincere thanks and all the best.“ Alan White
You need to hear Heart of the sunrise! YES
Bass tune!
I think that reacting to the studio version is always better than jumping into the live versions.
Goose bumps again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was 16 when I saw them in 71,
You have just witnessed greatness! Every time I've seen Yes in concert (4), I float out of the arena! It is an otherworldly experience!
John Anderson uses his voice as an instrument his words make not a lot of sense in a lot of their songs, but it fits perfectly very poetic. This is my all-time favorite band. I’m 68 years old. I’ve seen them so many times Chris Squires the best bass player I’ve ever seen Steve Howell the best guitar player I’ve ever seen just an all-time great band.
Gotta listen to some Yes studio recordings. They were great live too, but certain studio recordings were truly next-level....
Close to the Edge, Heart of the Sunrise, Gates of Delirium, Awaken
That's Steve Howe on guitar, he's a creative genius and completely unique, well, they all are. He won best overall guitarist in Guitar magazine around 5 times in a row in the 70's. You should definitely check out Chris squire's live bass solos on youtube, and also his whole solo album called Fish Out Of Water.
Don't try to decipher Jon's lyrics too much at first, just relax and enjoy the genius musicianship and his wonderful vocals. You can always go back later and study the lyrics. Keep going on the YES train, it just gets better!🤩
agreed. very atmospheric and fantasy driven but hard to catch the meaning. i saw an interview with Geddy, and he was praising YES but he even said “ I don’t even think John knows what he’s saying “. 😂
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I call it sonic poetry. They mostly create emotions.
The words are left open to interpretation intentionally though they are rooted in telling stories.
@@johnladd8421Geddy is an atheist, and Jon is not. But there was a moment that he didn't know what he was writing. Yet, he knew that he must have waited all his life for that moment. It is what it is, inspired.
I think those musicians are from another planet...my all time favorite band...thank you for a well done reaction...Symphonic Live in Amsterdam is incredible
Best band, ever. Period.
Starship Trooper from this same concert is amazing.
With all due respect to Rush, YES is in another league!🤩
YES!!!
ABSOLUTELY!!
I have no respect for rush, I ve tried to listen to them, but they are dreadful
@@martinreed5964 I thought I was the only one who couldn't stand Rush! Geddy's voice is like fingernails scraping down a blackboard, the guitar sounds awful and after that it's all downhill for me. Well said Martin, from a brother Martin.
@@martinellis7156 100%right, I cant understand how people can compare them to YES, a 3 piece band trying to sound like a 5 piece band but with no talent whatsoever
This concert, Gates of Delirium... I promise you will not be disappointed!
Jon has new music being released tomorrow. 23rd August, 2024.
He will be 80 in October. His voice is still phenomenal. Saw him live again only last year and he’s quite sensational.
You should also treat yourself to Jon’s 4 Albums during the 1980’s he made with Vangelis.
They were simply known as, ‘Jon & Vangelis’.
🎶❤️🎶
Rush's bass guitarist Geddy Lee filled in for the late Chris Squire and played bass on the song "Roundabout" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Yes in April 2017. "Roundabout" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Yes in April 2017.
Oh my gosh.What a catalog Yes has
Steve Howe on guitars. Probably the most underrated guitarist of all time.
Best...band...EVER. Thanks!!! for the reaction!
The sweetest tune! Stunning live. Blessings all!
One of the most beuatiful pieces ever...! Great performance! Was lucky enough to see the symphonic tour....
Listen to the studio version yes is a symphony by their self😊
Alex Lifeson of Rush
Designed that guitar
Stand in 1978 to hold
His classical and acoustic
Guitars. Inventor and
Great guitarist…
You're Awesome! Love RUSH & Yes, Thank you 😊 ❤
The drummer, Alan White, was John Lennon's drummer in the Plastic Ono Band. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were chosen to induct YES into the Rock n Roll hall of fame. Geddy Lee plays bass with them for Roundabout as Chris Squire had recently passed. That's a must watch from 2017 induction ceremony. And yes, Jon Anderson can sing!
dont bother, Lee ruined it with his underwhelming performance....but Ricks speech was good
@@martinreed5964 Wow, you really have it out for Rush.
@@Spudzilla5656 yes, they are one of the worst bands I have ever heard, I cant understand why people think they are so great
@@martinreed5964 Another spoonful of salt will make your day
This music has been world famous for 50 years, glad you are catching up.. tell your friends..
Jon Anderson (lead vocal), Steve Howe (guitar), Trevor Rabin (guitar/vocals - not here"), Bill Bruford (drums), Rick Wakeman (keyboards - not here), and RIP Chris Squire (bass). Saw them 3 times and I was surely blessed! These guys are other worldly talented. Never be matched!
That's Alan White on the drums in this video, not Bill Bruford.
😢 beatiful
No words
The key to understanding lyrics from the majority of YES songs is to realize that they are a series of thoughts and phrases that are linked by a common theme or feeling. YES lyrics rarely tell a story or link together as poetry. Beautiful none-the-less. Alan White on drums. Jon Anderson on vocals. Steve Howe on guitar. You are correct, the great Chris Squire on bass.
Absolutely love your reaction about my favourite band. There is something magical about seeing great players play their instruments and you really got it. Bless you and thank you. Steve Howe on guitar and Jon Anderson on vocals with Alan White giving it all on drums.
Wanted to comment, but everybody else pretty much summed it up. If you're going down this YES wormhole...I'm comin wit cha! Personally, the best band ever to assemble, that I've heard in my 65 years on this planet.
YES! 😊 That was Steve Howe on guitar, Chris Squire on bass, Alan White on drums & Jon Anderson on vocals. I can't remember the keyboard players name. He was only with the band for a short time filling in, but he did a good job! Thanks for reviewing this very talented and unique band! They definitely pushed the envelope of progressive rock music.
Tom Brislin played keys for Yes on this tour, YesSymphonic, 2001. Excellent.
Alan White is the drummer. He joined Yes in support of the album ('Close To the Edge') that this song emanates from. Bill Bruford was the drummer up until 1972 when the album was released and left them for a group called King Crimson. Bruford then went to enjoy a career that spanned, fusion, rock, other prog rock and short-lived bands and ended with jazz before he retired completely to become a music professor. He even played a tour with Genesis in 1976 when Phil Collins began his first tour as lead singer of Genesis following the departure of Peter Gabriel in 1975.
Alan White played with the band until his sad passing a couple of years ago from cancer, I believe. But before joining Yes, he played with John Lennon (Was the drummer on the song 'Imagine', Instant Karma' and many others) and played with people like Joe Cocker and Ginger baker.
The first time I heard this song when it was released i caught the lyric "Coins and crosses never know there fruitless worth...." i got it, I was elated. Of course that didn't last. So now I'm thinking if i stay loyal and listening. And try hard. when I die. On my death bed I will receive total consciousness.😅
Oh Church Boy! I love the way you are turning yourself on to the best of the best. Heard this song a million times in a millon different ways, but watchin you soak this up like a biscuit with gravy, i got some goose bumps! Rush is great, but when you add all these different moving parts and players hitting their stride is a thing to behold. Do your self a favor and check out some old Kansas. 6 members doing exactly what it takes.
I always loved Chris Squire, his bass playing was legendary, and I believe he is credited with showing what was possible for Geddy Lee in terms of what basses were capable of! When Yes was introduced to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, Chris had passed away the previous year, and Geddy played live with Yes. Jon Anderson on vocals, Steve Howe on guitars, and I believe Bill Bruford on drums.
The Drummer is Alan White , Before he joined YES he was with John Lennon in the Plastic Ono Band.
Where you said near the end that the ending crescendo made you a little emotional: this is where I am with this rendition. No matter how many times I watch this, I’m moved to tears to some extent. It’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music that I’ve ever heard.
Steve Howe is the guitarist of Yes and plays both the 6 and 12 string guitar and the steel guitar - and sings in the choir too. And yes - Chris Squire is playing the harmonica besides playing his heavy and very precise Rickenbacker Bass and singing second voice to Jon Anderson. Alan White is the drummer and brought in a more rock 'n roll tuch than Bill Bruford in the early years. Rick Wakeman is the the keyboard wizard in the background with tons of keyboards of all sorts. And then we have Jon Anderson in front with his amazing fragile voice sampling the organized chaos of layers of Yes together into a precise constructed musical experience. That's Yes.
Anyone who appreciates my favorite singer and group for 40 plus years gets a new subscriber! If you are open to suggestions on great musicianship, try "South Side of the Sky," but the live version from Songs From Tsongas. Especially the back and forth battle between guitar and keyboards at the end. Incredible. Too many great songs to suggest.
Hi buddy. Great reaction and really enjoyed your love for the drummer Alan White. In fact you will have probably heard Alan's drumming many times before. He played drums on John Lennon's song "Imagine".
Yes is a band that will take you to church with their positive vibes.
The greatest band of the seventies. Without discussion. It would be completely grotesque to contest that.
C.B., music is all about how it makes You feel! I am glad that Yes makes You feel something good! You are always so positive and open minded with Your reactions! Keep up the great work!
Another great Yes reaction! Thank you. Drummer is the late great Alan White, who was the second drummer of Yes. Bill Bruford was the first and is one of my favorites of all time. He later joined King Crimson in 1973 and stayed with them for decades. Much more progressive music. More outside and improvisational.
As for the lyrics, unlike “Southside of the Sky”, which is just a story about men dying from cold exposure, *this* one is more typical of Jon Anderson’s (the lead vocalist) very abstract lyrics. He is on record that he mostly wrote them in those days for the *sound* of the words and not so much for the meaning.
As I commented on your “Southside of the Sky” reaction, that was an exception. It is just a story from the POV of a man dying of cold.
Try to get the studio version of that one, and maybe the lyrics. You’ll get it.
As for these other ones, I have been listening to them for over 50 years, and even when I do get some meaning out of them, it’s rarely the same meaning. But the sound is what it’s all about.
If you ever get to TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, my favorite album (though many people don’t like it), which is a concept album with only four songs, one song per side of a vinyl album, you will hear even deeper meanings. The first piece on that album, is “The Revealing Science of God”. That’s my favorite YESSONG of all time. Many people love “Awaken” (from GOING FOR THE ONE) even more. I can see that. It’s very good also.
I forget who the keyboard player was on this tour (it wasn’t Rick Wakeman. He came back the following year).
But this band was
Jon Anderson: lead vocals, lyrics, co-composer of almost every song, folk harp (an easier harp to play than classical harp, because usually tuned to one key), percussion and acoustic guitar
Chris Squire: bass guitar, harmony and counterpoint vocals, and most vocal arrangements (he also used to do that for his church choir before Yes)
Steve Howe: guitars, pedal steel, and harmony vocals
Alan White: drums and percussion
Jon Anderson ( yes stalwart ) singer, is a great man in the world of music. He has kept yes going single handedly.
Chris Squire is a marker in the history of bass playing. His solo album is brilliant (Fish Out Of Water). He sings, plays guitars, bass, harmonica. He is my bass hero.
I love you reacters who are musicians. I would never have thought of microphone etiquette.
you sure you want jump in the rabbit hole get ready to get yesmerized especially when you hear close to the edge live !
that's my man Alan White beating the shit outta the drums. Poor Alan just left us about a year ago now. And Chris Squire on bass passed all the way back in 2015. Chris was such a great showman.
Jon Anderson (V) , Steve Howe (G), RIP Chris Squire (B), RIP Alan White (D). original drummer on album Bill Bruford (D) & missing Rick Wakeman (K) but here Tom Brislin (K) filling in just for this tour. REMEMBER THESE NAMES! Each are HAILED in ProgRock World. Bill Bruford went on to perform with many other great Progbands that you DEFINATELY should here like KING CRIMSON, GENESIS, UK, NATIONAL HEALTH, and his SOLO albums to broaden your knowledge of this vast and diverse genre! Two incarnations still exist and Tour. Jon with an excellent YES cover band & YES featuring only Steve & replacement musicians
Please have a look at Yes - Awaken - Live in Birmingham 2003. It has the wizard of the keyboards Rick Wakeman.Richard Christopher Wakeman CBE is an English keyboardist and composer best known as a member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, Cheers and thank you young sir.
YES, the greatest show on earth. Siberian Khatru is the next song on the album it has funkadilic giddy up to it
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The guitarist is Steve Howe. One of the best ever.
Everything you saw and heard was live live llive that i
as detailed and structured as many great composers.
"Close to the Edge" is probably the best prog rock song ever. But maybe save that one for later. There's plenty more. Maybe do "Awaken" or "Starship Trooper".
Probably the strongest official release vocal Jon did on this song.
Now do yourself a favor & listen to the studio version, which you really should have listened to first, in my humble opinion... With YES, it's ALWAYS better to listen to their studio creations which were special in their own right, with the studio effects they masterfully included when creating their many memorable classics. _Then_ it's always enjoyable to see a live performance of them afterwards to satisfy your visual curiosity (but the live recordings are _almost always_ inferior with respect to sound quality...)
I agree with this advice completely. Studio first, then there will be time to discover the live performances which often bring such amazing heights. But, foundation definitely on the albums.
Since you're the Church Boy you shoukd check out In the Presence Of from this same concert. An even more impressive production, IMHO.
Lead singer Jon Anderson , bass guitar, Chris Squire, guitars, Steve Howe, drums, Alan White, keyboards Tom Brislin.
You like the bass.
Heart of the Sunrise
heart of the sunrise gets my vote. has to be studio though
Tom Brislin the fill in keys player plays full time now for Kansas - the greatest American prog band. One tier below YES!
Chris Squire was one of the greatest bass players of the period. The two others who were just as highly rated were Jack Bruce of the great Cream, and John Entwhistle of The Who.
For me, there's Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer... and then everybody else. Those two bands are tops and untouchable. Check out ELP's "Pirates" (13 minutes), "Tarkus" (20 minutes) and "Karn Evil 9" (30 minutes!). You'll be stunned. You'll be forever changed.
You aint heard nuthin yet!
Keep digging this rabbit hole bro.
"I don't care how you play it" - couldn't have said it better myself.
Thanks for the reaction.😊 I'm looking forward to your YES journey.
I'm sure you will get lots of excellent suggestions for what to try next. There are so many wonderful songs.
I agree with those recommending listening to the studio versions first. The recording quality is almost always better and they provide a perfect baseline (no pun intended) for exploring the many excellent live versions.
Take a few minutes to go back and listen to the original studio version of "And You and I" and I'm sure you will understand why
Lyrically, I find them always meaningful, but more as abstract/impressionistic than explicit/linear. There's no need (or way) to pin them down.
Agree 100%, the instruments must serve the song, the players must. Glad you enjoyee. Stick to studio tracks for a bit. Ty for reaction! New subscriber.
It's a lovesong that takes a turn back to Starship Trooper space themes. But that's OK. Yes lovers love it! Try the Yessongs version. WOW!
The drummer is alan white, who many consider to be the second best Yes drummer. Chris Squire is considered one of the greatest bass players in rock.
Don't listen to people saying to listen to live versions! The first hearing of a song should ALWAYS be the original studio recording. Then hear live versions. Because you get to hear it the way the artists intended, not with crowd noise and technical limitations. The guitarist Steve Howe is touring under that name 'Yes' but a lot of us fans think the real Yes is Jon Anderson (vocalist) so if you can, go to see Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks.
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Geddy Lee et al were influenced by prog bands like Yes and Pink Floyd, and eventually overtook them in popularity.
After bassist Chris Squire died, Geddy Lee introduced the remaining Yes members, at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he played bass with his heroes (which is on UA-cam somewhere).
Singer Jon Anderson wrote almost all the lyrics and many melodic phrases. Along with Squire he was the only original band member here, since Yes formed in 1968.
IMO with Yes it’s best to listen to the studio version first, so you can see how faithful the live versions are. Just like Rush, actually.
I’m pumped for this one.
There's bass players that use picks and bass players that use fingers... then there's John Entwistle who does whatever the hell he wants! That being said, Chris Squire is one of the elite bass players of our time. Combine that with his soaring harmonies, and he's a titan of modern music!
Church Boy you just watched the greatest band that has graced this planet or any other planet. Steve Howe virtuoso guitarist. Chris Squire probably rock's top bass gutarist. Alan White on drums and the great Jon anderson on vocals who has no equal among his peers. And You and I is from Close to the Edge voted the greateast prog album of all time just ask Geddy Lee.
The drummer, Alan White, was not their original drummer. Before playing with YES he played with John Lennon.
Getty Lee of Rush played bass for them at their RnR HOF induction, because they original bass player, Chris Squire, had died.
The singer is Jon Anderson. Steve Howe on guitar.
Always, always, always start with studio version. It best represents the music as the artist intended it to be heard.
Chris was musically taught in his local church, i believe?
Vocally, but he taught himself the bass. Steve Howe and Jon Anderson are also self-taught
Drummer Alan White is excellent here (and in a million other places, including John Lennon's 'Imagine'). It is also worth listening to the original album version on Close to the Edge with Bill Bruford on drums, who takes a very different approach to the drum part. His approach is both more symphonic and also jazzy than Alan's deep rock grooving.
Accurate! ❤
I love the flag
You figth with the style of lyrics, Jon, like other said, paiting with words, and, in the deep of meanings, i feel Jon invite to something like cosmic love travel in diferents frames...maybe that mean a barrera when the observador ontoligico entra en conflicto de algún modo ideológico 😉
Look up the Fearless Flyers to see those guitar stands in some real action!
Many people don't know what the vocals are saying with Yes or even if they make sense. But I guess, it doesn't matter. Vocalist Jon Anderson just has the ability to paint a sonic picture with words that seem to make no sense overall. But in fact they do, it's called inspired non-linear language where you have to feel it like a dream but it doesn't make sense when you wake up. If you are not feeling it no point trying to understand them because you probably won't, it is just inner knowing from higher connections within yourself.
You need to hit the album no one has reacted to... Time and a Word album.... Try track "no opportunity necessary, no experience needed" Blazing bass work
Squire played with a pick, but he held it very close in, so that he could hit with the pick AND with his fingertip. A very strange method all his own.
Rush was heavily influenced by Yes, so much so that when Yes was inducted into the HOF, Geddy played with them. RiP Chris and Alan. I hate to see the musicians from our era go. They won’t be replaced.
Please, please watch some of their earliest performances with the original band members in the 70s. Much more intense performances.
Guitar no other than Steve Howe
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Check out Awaken by Yes live at Birmingham.
aSTONishing LIVE VERSION!!!!!!!
I love Yes...But please take a listen to the top ELP songs. (Steve Howe said that they were trying to do what ELP was doing.) And if you want "symphonic rock"--go to the Moody Blues, who invented it!