YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. Loads of greats including "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
Yes were absolutely on top form when this was recorded. I saw this lineup at this time and they were truly awesome. You can see why Geddy Lee of Rush said they were the only band he would wait in line for. Great choice.
The greatest band, period. Seen them about a dozen times and what you saw is what you got, every time. Great reaction Steph, hope you explore more Classic YES!
Jon Anderson's voice does have a unique sound! It's like another perfectly played instrument, to join the rest of these virtuoso musicians! I saw them in 1977, Memphis, TN! The 1971 album "The Yes Album" is a classic!
Yep, the keyboard player is the extraordinary Rick Wakeman. Still playing, mixing shows with some of his former artists and solo. I've watched his one man shows where he plays the grand piano, unlike this song's bank of keyboards. In intimate surroundings, he mixes funny stories and beautiful songs he worked on, including David Bowie's Life on Mars, Cat Steven's Morning Has Broken. Love it when youngsters react to these famous old bands! Thank you!
I've started describing Jon Anderson's raspy tenor as *the most **_fragile sounding_** lead singer voice in the Rock genre.* I doubt he would have made to the Big Time the way he did if he had been any other band's lead singer, but with YES he thrived. Most people just describe it as 'beautiful.'
So great that right at the beginning of your YES journey you experience the genius of bassist Chris Squire who is also the main high harmony part to Jon Anderson's lead vocals.
The singer has just released a new album at 80 yrs old, it's a fantastic return to form and I think he sounds better than ever, It's shocking how good it is. God bless Jon Anderson.
You may have noticed they start out with a certain theme and change to another part, and then you hear them bringing the 2 together. Another great example of that is their song, Perpetual Change. This Live version is slightly rearranged for performance, but they always play their parts to perfection.
With Digital Technology they can pretty much get any sound they want from one keyboard today. Rick Wakeman's numerous intstruments is due to each having a different function (sound) organ, piano, clavent, Moog synths, ARP synth, Prophet 5 synth etc.
Yes Steph, bring more Yes! They are very unique and fabulous! Keybordist Rick Wakeman actually has 12 keyboards in this video. Please react to Wonderous Stories.
Jon Anderson, the vocalist, has a unique voice that many have tried to copy, but none have really found the "magic" to his voice. Another fantastic song, one from one of their later albums, is "Homeworld," which has a live performance that can be found on YT. Yes is by far, may favorite band, but one that I was only able to see live a total of 5 times, since I "discovered" them in 1976 (3 other performances for which I had bought tickets were cancelled.) The Keyboardist is named Rick Wakeman, who is one of the greatest rock and roll keyboardists, playing on albums from folky Cat Stevens to David Bowie to Black Sabbath! Actually, every member of the band could be considered rock & roll royalty. Steve Howe, the guitarist, was voted best over-all guitarist by Guitar Player magazine readers 5 years in a row, back in the 1970s. Drummer Alan White was a very well known studio drummer, who also played live with Eric Clapton George Harrison and Stevie Winwood. And Chris Squire was one of the most influential bass players in the history of rock and roll. Unfortunately, both Chris Squire and Alan White have passed away.
WOW Steph, diving into the deep end of Prog are we? YES is amazing, nice live performance here, they nailed it! More YES please, do And You and I, an amazing song that is as good as this, their Prog is so unique to them. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶🔥
Well, one of my favourite songs ever. In my opinion, YES come directly after the Beatles. 😀 Try "Awaken" by Yes. VES were founded in 1968, had their peak in the 1970s and still play live today. I know them since I was 16 and that was in 1980.
One of my favourite bands. And they composed a lot of very good songs.❤ I recommend you the song"On the silent wings of freedom", the version of the studio album Tormato is so nice, very unique sound, and anybody can cover it like them, a pearl, and an incredible song.👍
Saw YES thrice during the 1970s, and they do perform live much like the studio recording; however, the studio version sounds even better (but seeing them performing it balances out the sitch, imo), so check it out when you have the time Steph!
thanks ! I liked your reaction to this amazing tune. So I subscribed, I hope you will do more Yes. Hard to choose a song because there are so many. Maybe try "Awaken"
One of my favorite YES songs is their acoustic Instrumental called "Mood For A Day". But I'm more of an Emerson, Lake & Palmer prog rock fan. Their 2 part "Karn Evil 9, 1st Impression" song is the bomb! (there's 3 impressions I know, but I only like the first impression.). Also their song, "Lucky Man", and "Still...You Turn Me On". And Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas".
You have chosen the best version of Yes here. There have been many member changes, the bass player and drummer have passed away. Jon Anderson, the singer with that "voice of Yes" was basically kicked out of the band when he couldn't tour one year! The current Yes has taken a different turn musically and only has the guitar player left even though Jon Anderson is still touring (and at almost 80, his voice is inexplicably the same!) Stick with these albums first to get the true foundation of Yes music The Yes Album Fragile Close to the Edge* Relayer Going for the One Tormato In between was Tales of Topographic Oceans, which while brilliant, can be an acquired taste. There's the pop-ish album 90125 and most albums past that should come after experiencing their foundation. I've seen them over 25 times live, and it is an exhilarating, near religious experience.
My suggestion is take the time to listen to their classic Live album "Yessongs" . IMO that is the band at it's peak 🙂 This video (and the 'Yessongs' album ) is with what many fans of the band call their most iconic line-up ( Yes had many members coming & going through out the bands career ) . Chris Squire (Bass & Vocals) would qualify as the bands "leader" as he was in every version of the band until his passing just a few years ago . Jon Anderson on Vocals , Steve Howe on Guitars & Vocals , Alan White on Drums , and the man in the sparkling cape , Rick Wakeman on keyboards .
And I used to think i was bad-azz because I played 3 keyboards at a time.( He had 6) But yeah, all the bands of the 70's had a signature sound of thier own-- Good commentary, Steph --You knew who was who as soon as you heard the singing and playing. Nowadays ( And I'm always listening to new stuff) with all the sampling and lack of musicianship/creativity, I can't hardly tell one band from another.
You really need to listen to the studio version of this song now. It will be like you're hearing it for the first time, all over again. That's how good their studio recordings were at that time. With all of YES' songs first recorded during their Uber Classic Era (albums 3, 4, & 5) if you only have time to listen to one or the other, definitely listen to the studio version Having said that, this live recording is really quite good. Unlike some of their 'concert hall' live recordings, the sound on this live recording is excellent.
It saves time to react to one of their shorter numbers, before they could take up a double set with three tracks. It actually speaks of a group of musicians who were deadly serious and it's rather revealing how the band changed tack towards relative simplicity in the 1980s.
Please watch the "Yes" acceptance speeches into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame specifically Rick Wakeman's. For comedic value no one can top his speech. It would be fun to see your reaction but just watch it please even if you don't record it. Rock on
8:30 mark Steve Howe catches his mistake before he plays it. Just so those that didn't notice. I grew up with this band playing in the house everyday. Was my mother's favorite band. I've realized over the years that out of all the useless information in my head, I know all the words to every Yes song ever recorded. Anyway, Steve holds that note because his hand was out of position and he wasn't going to be able to complete that riff. I worked on that transition for years making that same positioning mistake. He is much better at covering it. I would have just hacked through it anyway, I believe. Proving why I'm not a Steve Howe.
may I suggest another great British band from the same era...BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST ..their particular brand of prog rock mixes amazing orchestral arrangements with rock music. I suggest yopu work your way through the "another arable parable " album...notably after the day, summer soldier , child of the universe, medicine man mocking bird, she said....then you will be ready for "dark now my sky"
If enough young people listen to this and enjoy it maybe prog rock can make a comeback. I love yes, rush, pink floyd etc ... However, I would love it better if gen z starts creating this kind of music. There are allot of great musicians out there I refuse to believe that we can get some new bands.
You have to listen to several more songs like Yours is not disgrace, Starship Trooper, and I have seen all your people. before you can listen to Close to Edge... you need a bit of context to fully appreciate it. I also recommend South Side of the Sky, and Astral traveler.
You have to realize that they are older in age here, and his voice is a little weaker IMO. I saw them live on the 90125 tour and it was incredible. The music is mesmerizing, and after a few joints from strangers were passed in front of you, we just sat back in our seats and took it all in. Not really a stand up and scream concert.
YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. Loads of greats including "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
Yes were absolutely on top form when this was recorded. I saw this lineup at this time and they were truly awesome. You can see why Geddy Lee of Rush said they were the only band he would wait in line for. Great choice.
I, too saw them at around this time. Twice in 2002 and twice in 2004.
Truly awesome is a fine description. ❤
The greatest band, period. Seen them about a dozen times and what you saw is what you got, every time. Great reaction Steph, hope you explore more Classic YES!
Rick Wakeman is a keyboard wizard. The whole band is amazingly talented. I’ve seen them live several times.
I discovered their music in 1974 ( I was 17) via my boss. My favorite band, ever since. More YES, of course!
Awaken is extreamly Amaizing
Jon Anderson's voice does have a unique sound! It's like another perfectly played instrument, to join the rest of these virtuoso musicians! I saw them in 1977, Memphis, TN! The 1971 album "The Yes Album" is a classic!
THANKS StEpH ..So glad you liked It 🥰 I'll suggest a few Next YesSongs
You can't imagine seeing it live.I have a few times. It's not a concert it's a performance.
One thing that I have always liked about Yes is the music keeps me on my toes. Their music is so dynamic.
Yep, the keyboard player is the extraordinary Rick Wakeman. Still playing, mixing shows with some of his former artists and solo. I've watched his one man shows where he plays the grand piano, unlike this song's bank of keyboards. In intimate surroundings, he mixes funny stories and beautiful songs he worked on, including David Bowie's Life on Mars, Cat Steven's Morning Has Broken. Love it when youngsters react to these famous old bands! Thank you!
YES's music is enduring - you'll find nuances with each and every listen.
I saw the live in 1978. One of the most amazing performances I’ve ever seen.
Awesome Steph !
So incredible, this Group .
More , please and thank you.
All virtuoso musicians! I have seen them live 4 times.Just an incredible band ! Great reaction!
They are all master musicians. Rick Wakeman (keyboards) is especially gifted. YES are the kings of Progressive Rock. Enjoy their many other songs.
I've started describing Jon Anderson's raspy tenor as *the most **_fragile sounding_** lead singer voice in the Rock genre.* I doubt he would have made to the Big Time the way he did if he had been any other band's lead singer, but with YES he thrived. Most people just describe it as 'beautiful.'
Thank you for reaction! Absolute favorite band after Zeppelin. A worthy discovery. Enjoy!
Thanks for your insightful and very nice reaction. Yes 👍🤙💪
Seen them half a dozen times - never boring, always immaculate.
YES, the greatest show on earth. Sadly, I only saw YES 36 times. And You And I is always brilliant live and left me in tears many times
🍁🎶🙏🎶🍁
So great that right at the beginning of your YES journey you experience the genius of bassist Chris Squire who is also the main high harmony part to Jon Anderson's lead vocals.
The singer has just released a new album at 80 yrs old, it's a fantastic return to form and I think he sounds better than ever, It's shocking how good it is. God bless Jon Anderson.
Perpetual Change, Yours Is No Disgrace, Sound Chaser, On The Silent Wings of Freedom all are gems as well ❤
I've seen Yes 3 times over 3 decades. 70s to 90s. Insane talent.
Thank you very much doing this one👍😘
Saw them live 7 times. All were amazing shows. They, Pink Foyd (once) and Genesis (7 times) were all unreal live.
Super music from a super band. So glad you like it! They are the greatest band ever!
Anderson (the singer) turns 80 this month and has just released a new album ("True") and he can still sing amazingly well.
With the Bank Geeks brilliant
@@lesblatnyak5947 Well, The Band Geeks, yes.
"Turn of the Century" and "Onward" are my two favorite songs that have made me tear 😢 up. Great review!
You may have noticed they start out with a certain theme and change to another part, and then you hear them bringing the 2 together. Another great example of that is their song, Perpetual Change. This Live version is slightly rearranged for performance, but they always play their parts to perfection.
Saw them twice :
'73 & '75...
Did not disappoint .
Saw them on those tours as well, how lucky are we!
Best band ever!!!❤❤❤
I've seen all good people / Starship Trooper / Roundabout are some great YES songs. Very unique band and true professionals!!
With Digital Technology they can pretty much get any sound they want from one keyboard today. Rick Wakeman's numerous intstruments is due to each having a different function (sound) organ, piano, clavent, Moog synths, ARP synth, Prophet 5 synth etc.
Yes Steph, bring more Yes! They are very unique and fabulous!
Keybordist Rick Wakeman actually has 12 keyboards in this video.
Please react to Wonderous Stories.
Wondrous Stories was my first. It was love. 😊
They are amazing.
Jon Anderson, the vocalist, has a unique voice that many have tried to copy, but none have really found the "magic" to his voice. Another fantastic song, one from one of their later albums, is "Homeworld," which has a live performance that can be found on YT. Yes is by far, may favorite band, but one that I was only able to see live a total of 5 times, since I "discovered" them in 1976 (3 other performances for which I had bought tickets were cancelled.) The Keyboardist is named Rick Wakeman, who is one of the greatest rock and roll keyboardists, playing on albums from folky Cat Stevens to David Bowie to Black Sabbath! Actually, every member of the band could be considered rock & roll royalty. Steve Howe, the guitarist, was voted best over-all guitarist by Guitar Player magazine readers 5 years in a row, back in the 1970s. Drummer Alan White was a very well known studio drummer, who also played live with Eric Clapton George Harrison and Stevie Winwood. And Chris Squire was one of the most influential bass players in the history of rock and roll. Unfortunately, both Chris Squire and Alan White have passed away.
Celestial music. Manna from above ❤
I’ve subscribed and would love more Yes. Loads more. All of it really, but I will settle for any 😊
I always support you in Korea. Fighting~^^
WOW Steph, diving into the deep end of Prog are we? YES is amazing, nice live performance here, they nailed it! More YES please, do And You and I, an amazing song that is as good as this, their Prog is so unique to them. Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶🔥
I've seen them 8 times starting in 1976, I even got to see Steve again last year.
Thanks for your video, it keeps Great music alive ✌️
saw yes in 1979 madison square garden, listen to live yessongs to catch the band at their height
They are older in this video but still are great!
Have seen them 35 times, one of the greatest live bands ever!! Do Awaken from this same show!
Alto nivel musical!
Congratulations!!!
Well, one of my favourite songs ever. In my opinion, YES come directly after the Beatles. 😀 Try "Awaken" by Yes.
VES were founded in 1968, had their peak in the 1970s and still play live today. I know them since I was 16 and that was in 1980.
One of my favourite bands. And they composed a lot of very good songs.❤
I recommend you the song"On the silent wings of freedom", the version of the studio album Tormato is so nice, very unique sound, and anybody can cover it like them, a pearl, and an incredible song.👍
Saw YES thrice during the 1970s, and they do perform live much like the studio recording; however, the studio version sounds even better (but seeing them performing it balances out the sitch, imo), so check it out when you have the time Steph!
thanks ! I liked your reaction to this amazing tune. So I subscribed, I hope you will do more Yes. Hard to choose a song because there are so many. Maybe try "Awaken"
There are excellent videos of Rick Wakeman playing Yes songs and more solo on youtube.
Nice choice. Love your hair.
Keyboard player is Rick Wakeman. Listen to the live version of awaken.
YES!
🍄🌲🍄💥✨🌈
Great reaction.
One of my favorite YES songs is their acoustic Instrumental called "Mood For A Day". But I'm more of an Emerson, Lake & Palmer prog rock fan. Their 2 part "Karn Evil 9, 1st Impression" song is the bomb! (there's 3 impressions I know, but I only like the first impression.). Also their song, "Lucky Man", and "Still...You Turn Me On". And Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas".
Thanks, Steph.
You have chosen the best version of Yes here. There have been many member changes, the bass player and drummer have passed away. Jon Anderson, the singer with that "voice of Yes" was basically kicked out of the band when he couldn't tour one year! The current Yes has taken a different turn musically and only has the guitar player left even though Jon Anderson is still touring (and at almost 80, his voice is inexplicably the same!)
Stick with these albums first to get the true foundation of Yes music
The Yes Album
Fragile
Close to the Edge*
Relayer
Going for the One
Tormato
In between was Tales of Topographic Oceans, which while brilliant, can be an acquired taste.
There's the pop-ish album 90125 and most albums past that should come after experiencing their foundation.
I've seen them over 25 times live, and it is an exhilarating, near religious experience.
YES IS AND WAS THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME❤
Hello there hey there hey there hey
My suggestion is take the time to listen to their classic Live album "Yessongs" . IMO that is the band at it's peak 🙂 This video (and the 'Yessongs' album ) is with what many fans of the band call their most iconic line-up ( Yes had many members coming & going through out the bands career ) . Chris Squire (Bass & Vocals) would qualify as the bands "leader" as he was in every version of the band until his passing just a few years ago . Jon Anderson on Vocals , Steve Howe on Guitars & Vocals , Alan White on Drums , and the man in the sparkling cape , Rick Wakeman on keyboards .
Awaken
Chris Squire (bass) and Rick Wakeman (keyboards) are legends. Good listening music to sit and relax to in my opinion. Great reaction as usual
I agree 💯.... RIP Chris, you are missed !!!
And I used to think i was bad-azz because I played 3 keyboards at a time.( He had 6) But yeah, all the bands of the 70's had a signature sound of thier own-- Good commentary, Steph --You knew who was who as soon as you heard the singing and playing. Nowadays ( And I'm always listening to new stuff) with all the sampling and lack of musicianship/creativity, I can't hardly tell one band from another.
Green day - Wake me up when September ends❤❤❤
Just going to say that I am with you. I like what you do
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My first concert was YES in 1975. Can you react to "To Be Over" (studio version)? You'll love it.
Epic.
You really need to listen to the studio version of this song now. It will be like you're hearing it for the first time, all over again. That's how good their studio recordings were at that time. With all of YES' songs first recorded during their Uber Classic Era (albums 3, 4, & 5) if you only have time to listen to one or the other, definitely listen to the studio version
Having said that, this live recording is really quite good. Unlike some of their 'concert hall' live recordings, the sound on this live recording is excellent.
More Yes
I think you would like Siberian Khatru or Going for the One. You have already done my two favorite Yes songs 😅
You should try "And You and I" by Yes, of course.
Ritual Live in Queen's Park 1975.
It saves time to react to one of their shorter numbers, before they could take up a double set with three tracks. It actually speaks of a group of musicians who were deadly serious and it's rather revealing how the band changed tack towards relative simplicity in the 1980s.
Please watch the "Yes" acceptance speeches into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame specifically Rick Wakeman's. For comedic value no one can top his speech. It would be fun to see your reaction but just watch it please even if you don't record it. Rock on
It's probably best to print off the lyrics to read before listening and during the song because Jon Anderson's lyrics can be so esoteric.
8:30 mark Steve Howe catches his mistake before he plays it. Just so those that didn't notice. I grew up with this band playing in the house everyday. Was my mother's favorite band. I've realized over the years that out of all the useless information in my head, I know all the words to every Yes song ever recorded. Anyway, Steve holds that note because his hand was out of position and he wasn't going to be able to complete that riff. I worked on that transition for years making that same positioning mistake. He is much better at covering it. I would have just hacked through it anyway, I believe. Proving why I'm not a Steve Howe.
Also please react to perpetual change. Also react to south side of the sky Live, at their 35 aniversary concert.
may I suggest another great British band from the same era...BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST ..their particular brand of prog rock mixes amazing orchestral arrangements with rock music. I suggest yopu work your way through the "another arable parable " album...notably after the day, summer soldier , child of the universe, medicine man mocking bird, she said....then you will be ready for "dark now my sky"
You might want to listen to the original album version after this.
try something from the symphonic live 2001 show.....all awesome
If enough young people listen to this and enjoy it maybe prog rock can make a comeback. I love yes, rush, pink floyd etc ... However, I would love it better if gen z starts creating this kind of music. There are allot of great musicians out there I refuse to believe that we can get some new bands.
But very most of all you would LOVE, "YOU AND I " Live
Chris Squier one of the best base players
You have to listen to several more songs like Yours is not disgrace, Starship Trooper, and I have seen all your people. before you can listen to Close to Edge... you need a bit of context to fully appreciate it. I also recommend South Side of the Sky, and Astral traveler.
10:54
Please do a reaction to Close To The Edge The studio version is the best.
How sweet and charming girl are you?! ))
GOODBYE 😢
ALWAYS MORE 1970'S YES
You should lower your microphone it's at least twice as loud as the music. ❤️❤️
Hi ❤❤,
its the ears, cant take you serious .
You have to realize that they are older in age here, and his voice is a little weaker IMO. I saw them live on the 90125 tour and it was incredible. The music is mesmerizing, and after a few joints from strangers were passed in front of you, we just sat back in our seats and took it all in. Not really a stand up and scream concert.
I don't like to see reactors watch them live unless they already know the song.
Unique, thankfully. I'd hate to think that two bands could pump out this pretentious drivel.