Yes- Close to the Edge (You guys are going to hate me for this one) 😖😂
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Jamming to it for 50 years in fact. While not for everyone, it is considered a masterpiece and the album is routinely voted the top prog rock album of all time.
Between 0-8 yrs old-In the attic/bedroom detroit 1970-1978 sharing w brothers who had cinder blocks milk crates record player shelves/jamming out center built and the albums du jour would have included this one, cut my teeth (literally) on this genre among others. 🎉🎉 it’s almost like peaceful pleasant background music to me even when there’s nothing playing at the moment 😮😂❤
That’s why heavy metal or prog or instrumental tracks 20 min long don’t phase any one. It’s like “yeah” …and?
It's called progressive rock - lots of changes. Brilliant musicianship.
It’s not your mom’s dance music, it’s more like a spiritual enlightenment 😊love this song 🎵
The Bass 🔊 by Chris Squire is excellent. Epic track ..a masterpiece.
RIP Chris
"And You And I" from the same album might be more your speed. This song is a whole experience that you kind of need to be ready for before listening.
Agreed, she’ll have a totally different reaction to “ And You and I”
I doubt it. She's the first person I ever saw frown at Wakeman's keyboard solo. 😂
@@soundofflutejust like probably fashion eludes me, may be to some it’s like omg you don’t get it?…It’s just different tastes.
Your reaction to this masterpiece is funny because I have friends that feel the exact same way about it as you do. The thing about YES music is that it is so unique you either get it or you don't.🤩
Not trying to sound snobby, some music is written for pushing the boundaries so without understanding how difficult it is non musicians tend not to "Get It". Pablo Picasso said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist”.
I don't think "Close to the Edge" is one of those albums, though. It's dense, it's loud, it's a chaotic fusion of many styles of music. That's a turn off for a lot of musicians too lol.
@blukimbo3450 being a professional musician for 40 years
You can not like a song but still appreciate the talent required to create it. I love progressive rock, grew up listening to Yes, King Crimson, Tull, Zappa, and more.
But I do understand your point. Especially if they didn't grow up with those influences not getting it.
I'm 70 years old, and this is my favorite song of all time, from the best band...ever, from the best album...ever. It's not for everyone. And just so you know, I don't hate you. 😁And I'm giving you a "like" for being honest.
Jon Anderson's vocals & the harmonies from most of the members is nothing short of amazing!
This is a Prog rock masterpiece
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. Open up! Listen a few more times.
She will never get it.
The song tells a story it brings you close to the edge that’s the point and when listening to it back in the day chances are we were stoned with our head phones on and getting lost in the music. It was so progressive and ahead of it’s time it blew our minds and we loved it. Musicians at the peak of their talent no computer tricks.
Ahhh
Yeah, Smoke a Bowl and put on Headphones I think you’ll have a different opinion😂
With or without 😏
@@ScottM-mds1hb without any drugs for my part, it wasn't necessary with such music.
It wasn’t necessary when I found them at about 11 yrs old, but, am now in my mid 60s and yes, it’s even better now with a spliff.
Maddy, picture this: You're sitting by a stream in a forest. Everything's peaceful. You're meditating. BOOM! You're swept up and flung into another dimension! It's very disorienting. You can't tell up from down from sideways. (That's the jarring opening.) Then you hear the voices of angels calling out. Things start to make a bit of sense, but the angels aren't speaking straight-ahead English. Their words are odd. Then you find yourself in a quiet place; a dark, subterranean place. You see visions of the pains and horrors of life, until you realize that, hey, you get up, you get down. (Life is sometimes good and then sometimes bad. It's no big deal.) This is your moment of spiritual enlightenment -- a religious moment (hence, the church organ). Then you groove with the angels (the return of the main theme) and they plop you back down in the spot by river where it's all peaceful again... but you are forever changed.
To those in the comments saying that Yes sometimes wandered into the 'self-indulgent, pretentious crap' zone, I would only say that it wasn't crap.
"Some people say our music is self-indulgent, pompous and over the top. Great, isn't it?!" Rick Wakeman
And that's the point, Yes and prog rock is meant to be that way. Those calling it pretentious self-indulgent crap are the types who used to read the NME and never got past punk. And don't understand great musicians and musicianship.
Without trying to sound sexist, YES has always been a guys band. I've known a lot of women that don't like YES but whenever I listened to YES with a male friend, they always loved it.
Me and my friends saw them at Madison Square Garden in 1978, one of the best concerts we ever saw.
They were so great live
Yey! An absolute masterpiece, this is a rollercoaster with so many layers, I'll enjoy it here with you!
Wow, I've never seen someone have a nervous breakdown after listening to Close to the Edge. This is bizarre..
lol 😆
@@MaddyReactionsit was a lie detector test 😂
That opening guitar solo - if you have a jazz background, it may come across as "what you always wanted but didn't get from someone like Al DiMeola"
Ha ha
Another reactor had the same feelings. 6 months later, he did another reaction to Close To The Edge and loved it and he Apologized for quote his "impatience." Try again without us see how it goes. Suggest a glass of wine first or medication ✨️🙏✨️
It sounds like you are saying that to enjoy this song you need to be medicated first. I would heartily agree. Parts of it are pretty good, but much of it is like a train wreck. The song would be a little better if they deleted the singing. Some will say that I don't get the progressive nature of this song, but my favorite band is early Genesis. Try listening to Supper's Ready or Firth of Fifth.
The Yes Album, released in 1971 would be a better introduction to this band, or some of their releases in the 80's. Perpetual Change, Starship Trooper, I've Seen All Good People, ... all great songs from The Yes Album!
Really?? without researching..
Was this her intro to Yes! ??Omg my, my, talk about starting out at the tippy top! There’s more like this true… but it only gets more and more likeable from here!!❤ I paid in for a reaction on The Fixx I can’t wait for that one! 😊
Complex and experimental Rock... beautiful
I could see the pain, reminded me of Captain Kirk trying to resist the pain machine.
If this is so anxiety inducing, she'd better keep well clear of King Crimson and VDGG
Your face is that of all my friends and every woman have dated. 😊 Completely understandable, does make us who adore them, mostly sad that you are truly missing out on beauty. Ty for reaction.
My girlfriend won't listen to any of 'my' music as she has a similar reaction! That takes out all my prog rock, hard rock, heavy metal/metal, and blues!
Can you understand the entire life of the first ILUMINATED human , called BUDA , OR SIDARTA GAUTAMA RESUMED IN ONE MUSIC IN 22 MINUTES ??????
You are right as it appears to be a generational thing, whereas, at your age, you simply didn't grow up listening to this type of music. In other words, you haven't been "conditioned" for it, and thus, songs like this are like a shock to your system. Nor have you grown up in the cultural climate of those days and of how some of the seventies music and late sixties too had a certain listening experience to it.
I recently saw where Nancy Wilson of the band Heart describes the seventies music as more of a mind expansion period of music which makes sense. So, you see bands in the classic rock genre like Yes, Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, etc. have a type of music that takes you on a journey. Their style of music is more of a "head space" type of music where the idea is to relax and let the music take you away or to use today's popular vernacular to "go with the flow." Their music is beyond just listening to some accessible song; but, is music that also creates an "experience" while doing so.
This song by Yes is probably one of the worst ones you could possibly start out with if you're not familiar with or like their style of music. A gateway song, it's not! It is one of the most non-accessible songs for the "uninitiated" to this subgenre of rock, "progressive rock."
If you are open-minded enough and are up for tackling another Yes song again, I strongly suggest "Wonderous Stories" which is much more melodic in a simpler and accessible way with angelic vocals. I think you might really like that one!
PS: You might be surprised; but, this song is considered a timeless masterpiece by many of us who grew up in this era. And, it definitely has stood the test of time! :)
Wondrous Stories is an excellent choice as a Yes gateway song
Very well said. 🤘🏼
You gave it a shot. That's okay. Appreciate you going in!
That's just the thing this does have mass appeal. It was the album and song that made YES the greatest prog rock band of all time.
Maddy! Get away from that edge you are too close! 😅
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Asking someone who has never listened to Yes to listen to Close to the Edge for the first time is like asking a newly licensed driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500. That isn't a put down of your ability to comprehend and enjoy music. It would be unfortunate if you made your entire evaluation of the discography of Yes based upon your first impression of this song.
I will add, however, that people from many generations, a broad swath of humanity has listened to this and enjoyed it. It's not a fringe group of people by any means.
Your comments relating to being uncomfortable... Consider, perhaps that was the purpose of some of those parts. But the part of the song that most listeners hear what feels to them as "recovery", a deep breath, and a church organ that raises tension and lifts to a release, you interpreted as a horror film. Thank you for your honest expression. Now spend a little time with that and ask yourself how you impressed such a negative connotation to what is commonly deemed beautify uplifting. It's okay that you didn't feel that way. Yes would encourage you to investigate WHY.
The music pushes you to feel, and invites you to ponder how and why. That's not how most people listen to common music. It's fine if you don't want to go there. But it's kind of crass to put down people that do. I don't really think you meant it the way you said it. I think you were getting ahead of the backlash you anticipated, and wandered into defensive speak when you implied only a small group of people would like this song. It's simply not the case. But MOST people don't start with this. There are plenty of other songs that came before this that lead a listener to be capable of grasping this. And many songs after as well. But Yes isn't "easy listening", to be sure. Very rarely is that ever their intent. It would be a shame if you don't try listening to some earlier stuff, or And You and I from the same album. Or as someone else suggested, the song Turn of the Century from the album of the same name.
People that listen to Yes almost universally describe the music as positive and uplifting, even if there is sometimes a journey to that point. We come to trust that. That trust hadn't been established with you. Your apprehension comes through clearly. Release that. Listen to some shorter and easier early pieces and take time to contemplate the how and what of those songs for you. I promise it will grow you. If you don't want that growth, then skip all of this and put on the Carpenters, or Abba, or anything that doesn't make you work and really consider the depth of a thing. They too can be deep. If you work with Yes you will see more depth in even the simplest of things.
Happy listening
No one would like prog rock on the first listen, because your ears need to traib first to hear all the layers, all the melodies, all tempo changes and arrangements. I understand you, in fact my favorite songs from all humanity were not even liked by me on the first listen. But now I can say with no doubts, this song is one of the best pieces of music ever composed.
This is what I love about your reviews. You don't sugar coat or blow smoke just to get likes. The beautiful thing about music is that it reaches out to all tastes. If we all had the same tastes, music would be boring and monotonous. Not everyone likes dry wine, and not everyone likes scotch. A person's music taste is not what makes them.... honesty and being genuine does. Good video and stay beautiful
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I counted 10 “true dat’s”!
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I deeply appreciate your honesty. This song is definitely not for everyone. For people like me whose teenaged years were spent listening to this and other progressive music was a great alternative to the trash that was being played over and over on the radio. The disjointed beginning made me anxious at first too. But I grew to love the innovative composition and varied movements in it. However, I cannot expect someone like you to find the same appreciation as I do.
I love your reactions and no I do not hate you for this reaction. I am impressed that you gave it a go.
This song is an absolute masterpiece! Even though you didn't like it, I gotta give you credit for being patient enough to listen through the whole song. At least you gave it a try, which is a lot more than most people can claim. The mid-song ambiance harmony of all their voices is hauntingly beautiful! Brings chills and makes the hair stand up on my arms and neck
Better than 99% of shit that comes out today with absolutely 0 talent. I can’t believe
She just compared this to mumnble rap. That takes 0 talent. And this resonated with EVERYOne you’re in the minority… it’s pure talent and art
Hahahaha. .This was fun. For me this is a masterpiece. YES is the band that made me love music. Master musicians and beyond. Top nodge. YES for ever!! Thank you Maddy. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yes toured with Mahavishnu Orchestra and were very taken with their music - "Steve Howe writes that the intro was an attempt to emulate the sound of jazz guitarist John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, a favorite of the band's."
By The Way, YES is said to have always been a musicians' band of musicians...just saying:)
Listened to this in college and just closed my eyes and went on the journey love it
I would turn it off on the radio as well.If you do not like something,do not apologize,no need✌️
Maddy, I think someone pulled a fast one on you just to get your reaction, and the sour looks on your face are priceless.
This is definitely an acquired taste, but the more you listen to it, it does grow on you, believe it or not. Kind of like serious bebop jazz from the 40's and 50's, it takes a while to get it. They are purposely trying to be dissonant with the mixture of instruments, keys, and notes that normally don't go together Hallucinogenic drugs tend to speed the understanding process.
That said, Yes has a lot of other material that is accessible from a more mainstream perspecvtive. From just this album, And You and I is a beautiful song.
Far and away the longest-lasting and the most popular of the 1970s progressive rock groups, Yes proved one of the lingering success stories from that genre. The band was formed in London in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire, both owners of high, clear tenor voices that blended seamlessly in the band's trademark harmonies. Yes overcame a generational shift in its audience to reach the end of the century as the definitive progressive rock band, purveyors of cosmic (often mystical) lyrics, virtuoso playing, and vast musical tapestries topped off with heart-stoppingly gorgeous melodies and sealed with a rock & roll kick. - All Music Guide
Some people are not prepared to understand this music.
Don't worry, Maddy. Water flows and finds its way. Just listen again in a few months.
in college, i used to play this on repeat at night to help me sleep........ during 90s
The guitar and bass sound so great throughout the song. The first Yes I heard was the album Relayer, and that took some listens to appreciate it. After that, the previous albums were much more admirable to me, and the albums Fragile and Close to the Edge are among my favourite albums.
They did better at wrecking my brain than I could there for a second, but I snapped out of it back to my wrecking ball. Legends never die they add bricks to streets where gods can see them.
It's ok not everyone is into progrock..
I first heard this in my later teenage years, I had a friend somehow and he had these friends, and they smoked a lot of sweet smelling cigarettes. They played this, and leant me a bunch of records. I never got their vibe, but a lot on the music they leant me stuck. A lot of Yes is not about instant gratification. Even after 50 years I still like their music, now that has to say something about it. Thanks for the insights, you did make my eyes and ears widen with your review.
Only thing I disagree about is the idea that music should be assessable, that idea has gotten us to a place where everything kind of sounds the same. This music used to fill up large arenas because people were not convinced that all music should basically sound the same.
Good point.
Blew me away 30 years ago when I first heard it
You have to listen to it several times to appreciate it.
The inspiration for this song was the book Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. It's about the life of Buddha which was very popular at this time.
Fantastic book!
Just follow Chris Squires bassline and you will be fine
There was a lot of experimentation during the late 60s in to the 70s from sound to transitions and people had their favorites...
Love the honest reaction. Some reactors just say they love the track, even if you know they don't get it!
Hallmarks of prog rock are odd time signatures, poly-rhythms, interesting/unexpected chord progressions. With English Prog, you get some classical influences and with Yes in particular you get soundscapes, church organs and actually really catchy melody lines and choruses!
Your honesty is like a breath of fresh air among all the other reactors who say that the song they just heard is the greatest thing ever. I used to be a huge Yes fan, well, more precisely a huge Chris Squire fan. I've since disembarked from the Prog Rock train to explore other genres. But, If I were to introduce someone to Yes this is not where I would start. Try Roundabout. It follows a more traditional verse/chorus arrangement that really showcases the genius of the individual members, especially Squire.
I'm a massive Yes Fan and a former prog-rock drummer who understands the complexity of said genre.
Having said that, I have to agree with you maddy that the beginning of this track is too chaotic even for my ears.
I'm old enough to remember when this was released and it was an inspiration to me but I think "Roundabout" is a much better track.
You won't be losing my sub just because you don't like a certain track.
Honesty is always the best option.
Love you and your channel.
Keep rocking girl.
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Roundabout the more melodic and easier song to get into.
From a fellow Brit
@@MikePhillips-pl6ovagreed Sir.
I don't know about you, but Steve Howe's guitar style irks me somewhat.
It always reminds me of the sound of a spider running across a sheet of A4.
I call him staccato Steve.
I think Awaken would be a better track for Maddy.
It's like a movie. While millions have bought the records and seen in concert so there is an audience. BUT there are many moods included so it's like an adventure.
You obviously don't get the music, don't you? NOT recommended: Gates of Delirium 😂
LOL!
Oh no! That would make her freak out! That is, until she got to the "Soon" section. Then she would float to the heavens!!!
@@saurian11 She'll never make it to the Soon part !! I suggest we give her the YT link from Gates of Delirium where the Soon section starts to avoid any brain damage 😃
I hope this isn’t the first song by Yes that yo heard because there are So Many Classic Rock songs from them that you would really like . Please listen to some more Yes from the 70’s before you give up on them🙏🏻👍🏻❤️🎼
Try their '80s stuff: "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Rhythm of Love," or Leave It." You'll see their other side: the fun side of Yes.
As a big Yes fan, I really enjoyed this reaction. So honest. I could feel your pain. Not the best track to start with. Maybe Wondrous stories.
Oh come on now this is one of the greatest songs ever.
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Among a niche population maybe. This definitely isn't for everyone.
AW, what a beautiful little Frenchy! So adorable.
Thank you! 😊
WE DON'T HATE YOU MADDY ^_^....You'e the "BEST"...This does specifically challenge one's idea of how music is presented....and one''s "learned" expectations....they were after all defining the parameters of what you folks today like to "classify" as "progressive"...although I am a dedicated fan....I think this is one of their most "disjointed" compositions and totally comprehend your reaction ... I also truly appreciate your sincerity and honest effort to hear-out the track....this specific composition is uncomfortable for almost all established sensibilities and I think that was one of the primary points behind the recording.. .like a lot of metal, jazz,-fusion and classical presentations... For the most part, YES delivers very positive and hopeful music.. For a TRUE counter to this unsettling mash up...Please consider listening to "Turn Of The Century" ...its beauty resides at the opposite spectrum of the band's discography but even today I too still have to cringe my way through many of their ostensibly "experimental" efforts, which musicians I respect insist is somehow valid??? Nonetheless...I think its sort of like being force fed Kimchee and Ice cream together,......Don't let this sour you on exploring deeper into their catalog.....
The opening music is called "The Solid Time of Change." That explains all of the dissonance and time/chord changes.
Now im one step closer to the edge🤣😬🤣
I definitely was! 😂
"I think that music should be accessible to a major of people, if not i don't really see it as being impactful" That is not only closed minded but also an anti-art mentality
lol anti art?? Sounds like I’m about to get canceled 😂🤷🏽♀️
I play Yes for background music when I want to focus on some work or need a break from reality. Usually get mesmerized by the sounds and forget the work! Not a bad day, that.
That’s such a great album but you have to really appreciate technical musicians to enjoy it. The vinyl sounds great through my Klipsch towers
it's to build up tension.Total Prog rock.
All we can ask for is a honest reaction, Maddy ……and we certainly got one 😂 I don’t watch you to just have my own prejudices confirmed, but to see someone of a different generation experience music I love for the first time, which I can never do again (and mostly can’t remember how I did feel that first time). Hope this hasn’t completely put you off being open to try other Yes songs in the future! (You’re possibly going to get a lot more requests just to wind you up). Take care.
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Wait until you hear (or not) The Gates of Delirium... 😀
Love your honesty not everyone's cup of tea "music is in the ear of the beholder" as a bit of background why this was probably recommended.
This was progressive rock I bought the album at 16 years old in 1972 The album continued to sell and was certified platinum for one million copies sold on 10 April 1998. it has continuously been listed in various lists. It made Rolling Stone's list of the top 500 greatest albums of all time.
Progressive rock (shortened as prog rock or simply prog) is a broad genre of rock music that primarily developed in the United Kingdom through the mid- to late 1960s, peaking in the early 1970s. the style was an emergence of psychedelic bands who abandoned standard pop traditions in Favour of instrumentation and compositional techniques more frequently associated with jazz, folk, or classical music. Additional elements contributed to its "progressive" label: lyrics were more poetic, technology was harnessed for new sounds, music approached the condition of "art", and the studio, rather than the stage, became the focus of musical activity, which often involved creating music for listening rather than dancing.
These very old songs from YES are not to everyone's taste. If you're not too put off, try some fairly current songs from them. For example:
"The Ice Bridge" (2021)
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or “Mirror to the Sky” (2023)
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These are also songs with “extra length”, but they are a bit catchier.
"Five Hippies fighting over a bowl of muesli" is how one music critic memorably described Yes at the time of this album and you can see why. It sounds a mess, but, the more you listen the more it makes sense. Imo Yes had moments of sublime greatness, but also large portions of, frankly, dross. I much preferred the contemporary Genesis.
I preferred early Genesis more too, but Yes just grew on me over the years.
The muesli comment was probably from one of those self-righteous journos in the NME who thought that punk was the be all and end all of all modern music.
A honest reaction, well that is refreshing. I don't know who prompted you to listen to Close to the Edge but they certainly didn't do you any favors. Others have recommended Yes songs more in your wheelhouse. I spent the majority of my youth listening to music that wasn't in my wheelhouse yet, but I grew to love all of it. And once I understood microtones, chord changes, modality, odd time signatures, and dissonance the whole of my world opened up. It allows me to listen to genres that I 🤔🤨🙉 with now and still appreciate what is going on musically. I hope you continue to listen to various Yes songs. But keep sticking to your own opinion. Peace.
I don't hate you, I admire your honesty, I don't expect everybody to like CttE.
it's an assault on the ears, an acquired teste. God bless you
The beginning is intended to be chaotic (close to the edge) and make you uncomfortable. It worked perfectly with you.
Why would we hate you for that ?! It is great to see you react honestly. That's what I wait from reactionners.
Reggae and Ska didn't exist at the time this was recorded. But you are right it is challenging.
Yet, I don't agree when you say music should be accessible to everyone. And that's for all kind of art forms, some art forms must be challenging and experimental to allow others to get forward. If everyone stays on the same level we would all do the same as 200 years ago. Some music forms need that the listener makes an effort to get into it. Yet, we old prog fans, grew up when this was almost common even on radios, it's challenging for some of us to listen to actual music, rap, hiphop and so on. I try to stay in my time but always prefer listening to my old favorites like this one.
You talk about other generation, and that's so exact. We didn't have internet, no movies at hand easily, just some books and some records with no infos about them. This record was like escaping my daily life to me. I listened to it very often in the dark of my room. It was like watching a Sci-Fi movie, experiencing something different. It opened my mind to so many things…
One more thing: this might frighten you because we had so much horror movies with agressive music in the mean time. But at the time this came out horror movies like The Exorcist didn't exist. For us this was just a mad and fantastic experience, nothing that would be frightening.
Asking someone who has never listened to Yes to listen to Close to the Edge for the first time is like asking a newly licensed driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500. That isn't a put down of your ability to comprehend and enjoy music. It would be unfortunate if you made your entire evaluation of the discography of Yes based upon your first impression of this song.
I will add, however, that people from many generations, a broad swath of humanity has listened to this and enjoyed it. It's not a fringe group of people by any means.
Your comments relating to being uncomfortable... Consider, perhaps that was the purpose of some of those parts. But the part of the song that most listeners hear what feels to them as "recovery", a deep breath, and a church organ that raises tension and lifts to a release, you interpreted as a horror film. Thank you for your honest expression. Now spend a little time with that and ask yourself how you impressed such a negative connotation to what is commonly deemed beautify uplifting. It's okay that you didn't feel that way. Yes would encourage you to investigate WHY.
The music pushes you to feel, and invites you to ponder how and why. That's not how most people listen to common music. It's fine if you don't want to go there. But it's kind of crass to put down people that do. I don't really think you meant it the way you said it. I think you were getting ahead of the backlash you anticipated, and wandered into defensive speak when you implied only a small group of people would like this song. It's simply not the case. But MOST people don't start with this. There are plenty of other songs that came before this that lead a listener to be capable of grasping this. And many songs after as well. But Yes isn't "easy listening", to be sure. Very rarely is that ever their intent. It would be a shame if you don't try listening to some earlier stuff, or And You and I from the same album. Or as someone else suggested, the song Turn of the Century from the album of the same name.
People that listen to Yes almost universally describe the music as positive and uplifting, even if there is sometimes a journey to that point. We come to trust that. That trust hadn't been established with you. Your apprehension comes through clearly. Release that. Listen to some shorter and easier early pieces and take time to contemplate the how and what of those songs for you. I promise it will grow you. If you don't want that growth, then skip all of this and put on the Carpenters, or Abba, or anything that doesn't make you work and really consider the depth of a thing. They too can be deep. If you work with Yes you will see more depth in even the simplest of things.
Happy listening
SKa existed in the early '60s - reggae as a form started to take shape later that decade after there was a heatwave
@@trashandcheese3636 OK but not as main stream genres…
No, I don't hate you, on the contrary. Great respect for your honest opinion, although Yes is one of my favorite bands. Thanks for your reaction.
You could say that early part took you Close to the Edge.
Listening to this is like having a Filet Mignon served to you on a paper plate. (You're the filet, of course) But, hey, every now and then we need something to remind us of the great music we share.
After-all, how would we recognize the good from the ... not good? 😁
Find some more Pentatonix. That will ease the pain. 😍Love you!
As far as Yes goes, maybe you should have listened to a more radio-friendly tune of theirs like "Owner of a Lonely Heart"or "Roundabout". Sometimes their long epics "shock" the casual listener, and it takes a few listens to catch on to what they're doing. I can understand that it's a lot to take in, on first listen. Trust me, I've been listening to them since 1975, and I'm still a die-hard fan and been to many of their concerts! But, to each their own i guess. BTW, It's supposed to be chaotic and make you feel uneasy in parts of the song. But there is also a serene beauty to it in other parts. Hence being called "CLOSE TO THE EDGE". take care.
Well done for staying with it. It's a good sign. I get the feeling one day when you hear it again somewhere, maybe years from now you will feel a click and then you get it and then you'll get that feeling you actually like it. I am sure your impression of a horror movie is stems from pre-programmed conditioning in that vein, no disrespect. You'll be surprised how much this can influence perceptions. Also, remember it's a four piece opus pushing conceptual boundaries. . Does anyone jive to the second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No.3 or to Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. As I said. well done for staying the course.
Hi Maddy! Please don't think I hate you for your reaction to the song! You are entitled to your opinion, of course. I was just surprised and shocked by it, because the vast majority of people I've played that song to, and many of the other reactions I've watched, are simply bowled over by the brilliance of the song. I hope you give some of their other music a chance. Have a nice weekend.
Literally close to the edge 😂
I don't think Yes fans were insulted because you didn't like the song. It was more because of the way you went about showing your utter contempt for it, with all the negative facial expressions... making sure we all knew how horrible you thought it was.
Maybe next time take a more tactful approach and simply state it's not your cup of tea, and just respectfully listen to the rest of the song. For many of us, this song has a special place in our hearts and symbolized our youth and the good times we had listening to Yes.
Well put! As a fan of the band and what I feel is their (and Prog's top) masterpiece, I didn't appreciate the scowling faces and the comparison to , what was it..."Mumble-Rap"? On the other hand, I can understand it's not for everyone. But like you said, fans of their music might get put off by the certain negativity. I would say that maybe she should be a bit more patient with it on a second listen, but I doubt that will happen. She should try a few of their shorter songs before trying to take on one of their 20 minute epics!
Completely understand and I am a Yes fan. I’ve seen them live several times and I admit Close to the Edge is not the most accessible song and while many consider it a masterpiece I find it okay and the opening isn’t my favorite. There is plenty to love with Yes. Don’t give up on them. In fact in the 80s they went a little more mainstream sounding.
Progressive rock is not for everyone but that's one of the best rock pieces ever written showcasing the absolute mastery of each and every band member. And it more than withstands the test of time. After 52 years, lots of people love it, including most of reactors of all ages. 🙂 BUt please try reacting to a differerent Yes, like songs from the 1983 "90125" album. You'll notice a huge difference. 🙂 None of the iteration of Yes is better or worse than the previous or next one, in my opinion. It's just different, sometimes slightly different, sometimes completely different.
ANOTHER FABULOUS SONG!!!! JUST TO SAY ONE THING I NEVER KNEW THIS TO BE PROGRESSIVE IT WAS ROCK N ROLL TO ME LOL I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT JON IS SINGING BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TO ME :D OUR PALLETS ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LOL
😂 Maddy 💞💜😉. A Thought
A piano 🎹 has 88 keys . Short pianos have 44 to 72 keys ☝️😉
Sequence, Resineance and Tempo varries , creating several genres of music!!🤔
A scenario???
If you sat at a sidewalk cafe sipping wine 🍷 for one hour?? Every car driving by would have different music playing on a busy street 😉..
If you went to the cafe every Saturday?? You'd have a different experience Everytime!!😊. So music is an adventure 🤔😉 ???
If you walked across the city
"Closer to the Edge" of town you might hear an organ at the church and kaleidescope of music in different neighborhoods and in the end of the city ...
You'd hear the bird's 🐦🦜🦉 chirping in the trees 🤔 .. what did you hear at the end of the song ??? 🤔☺️💞
Enjoy your Adventures in Music and the Destination you arrive at 🥰🌹🕊️☘️🙏 Take Care
Hugs 🤗
Goodbye & good riddance to that guy! It's his loss! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.I, on the other hand would never hate you😍🥰 Could u react to Yes's "Owner of a lonely heart"?
Not a fake reaction so there's that... Yes has appealed to people from every generation and will continue to do so. They have a vast discography and huge variety so I would not be too quick to judge them. There is something there with more 'surface appeal'. Few comparisons to the musicianship of this band in rock. I may be biased as a person who plays classical music for a living, but in my opinion, they are at the pinnacle of musical skill in rock - and not just for their generation.
So being a YES fan since the early 70’s. I grew up on prog rock. Prog rock is full of time signature changes, changes in melodies etc… This particular song is the epitome of prog rock. For a person of any age group for this to be their first experience of this genre it can be very uncomfortable unless you know what’s going on.
Go back and listen to Roundabout by YES. It will be more pleasing to your ears. Then try some early Genesis Selling England by the Poind and maybe some Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon. Then come back to Close to the Edge.
It blows my mind but I can't dance to it. It is a tone poem
Que manera de leer mal esta canción y por tanto,la gran música de YES.Es una chica muy light para escuchar lo complejo del sonido de esta gran banda😂
I'm a big fan of Yes music (particularly the 1970s), but it really isn't everybody's cup of tea, and that's okay. Even though you kind of hated it and it made you feel uncomfortable, it did make you feel and that's half the battle with Yes music; that you feel. So, I guess it's not all bad. Kudos to you for giving it a listen though, and your dog is adorable 😊