The delicate, tasteful and restrained playing with musicality in every choice make this one of Yes’s finest recordings. I even love the cover pictures. The Yes Album and the two that followed it were a musical education for a young man growing up in the 70s. I thought they outclassed everything else I had ever heard and I listen intently to a lot of music back then.
Plus these guys really could play ALL of this live in concert. Grand master class musicians. I had the great good fortune to hear/see [Heresy? No.] Yes (with Rick Wakeman in full Keyboard Wizard mode) twice during the ancient and musically halcyon days of my youth. That's Prog, baby! And you young whippersnappers, get off my lawn! Wait, this is an apartment building. It's the landlady's lawn now. [Emily Litella font on] "Never mind." [Emily Litella font off]
@@sseltrek1a2b Not really. If you had seen what the Beatles did with Sergeant Pepper and what Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys did with Pet Sounds, you knew what to do. Yes did it. Eddy Offord, their engineer, was instrumental in launching them, especially their Close to the Edge masterpiece.
Chris Squire's use of the Rickenbacker bass is legendary and had a gigantic influence on Rush's Geddy Lee. Regardless of the lineup, Yes was alway filled with extremely skilled players and you can understand how all of them contributed to composition as their arrangements are intricate but masteful.
Chris Squire is my all time favorite bassist and the tempo that he drives in this song still gets me after all these years. I know some serious bassist’s that don’t like him because he played with a coin. I don’t care if he used his penis, Chris played some of the most beautiful bass I’ve ever heard
I laughed when you said they don't make music like this today. Not close. I had the privilege to see these guys twice. Once outdoors and once at a small theater. Incredible show and musicians. Great way to spend an evening. I know a guy who plays keyboard in a band. I said play some YES. He laughed and said no way their so far advanced. We were spoiled listening to the bands we grew up to and didn't even know it. Keep those older bands coming. You will have the same reaction as you did to this one.
At 64, I've been listening to this since it first came out on vinyl and wore it out as a teen. Today on CD, it STILL puts a smile on my face and always Epic being so incredibly complex brain candy. Thank You! There are no more hand-made treasures like this anymore. This is real Human Passion and Dedication to Music.
The first Yes album featuring Steve Howe. Absolute genius of a guitarist, taking the band up to a whole new level of quality. Later in the year (1971), enter one Rick Wakeman. They already have a superb drummer, a unique vocal/lyricist, Talk about an embarrassment of riches.
I had an opportunity to see YES live in the 80s. I never would have chosen to buy tickets to see them. I was invited by my best friend, who was supposed to go with her boyfriend, but NO, they had a falling out. Bad for them. AWESOME for me! To this day, I am mind blown Never before or since have I seen a bassist just play on and on in his own solo. Like he was the only guy there. Chris Squire is easily one of the most incredible bassists EVER! I'll see you after dude! Needless to say, I am a YES girl forever after that!
‘Close To The Edge’ by Yes is regarded as the most complex song ever written in rock history. The most daring and fattest bass you’ll ever hear as well. My favorite song of all genres.
Close to the Edge is the most complex which is why I would hit 2 or 3 others first you don't push them to the Edge to quickly and scare them off 😆 In addition I think they would appreciate more after becoming more acquainted.
And yet, it's not even my favorite from that album, since I consider "And You And I" one of the greatest love songs ever. (Pretty damn good album when "Siberian Khatru" is the runt of the litter, IMO.)
When they were inducted to the Rock Hall, Squire had passed away so Geddy Lee sat in for him. Lee had often said that Yes was a major influence on Rush.
Guys. I'm 66. Went to 2 Yes concerts. Very happy I came across your channel. Really surprised to see you dudes enthusiastic over Yes. And now I can see that there is hope for the USA and rock music. With the passing Gary Rossington, famous guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, we may not have any new Southern rock ever again. I'll try to pass along some of the greatest rock songs from my era and hopefully you'll get hooked. Kudos. A thousand thanks guys.
It was something out of the ordinary, a masterpiece. The YES group has an unusual musical style of music, special, non-standard, which greatly distinguishes this group from others. Despite many line-up changes, temporary breakups and constant changes in music, this band has been around for over 50 years and still retains a huge number of its listeners around the world. Yes's music is characterized by sharp dynamic contrasts, extended song lengths and the highest performing skills of all members of the group. Yes often uses symphonic and other so-called "classical" musical structures, mixes different styles, incorporates various innovations into their compositions and creates extremely bright and full of ideas music as a result. In 1972, two of the group's best albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge, were released one after the other (both discs hit the top ten of the US hit parade). Great musical group.
Compositionally they are a pinnacle - beyond any band you can compare them with. Lots of bands can shred. Yes composes at a master level. Much more out there.
Hey guys one of the best reactions I’ve seen! To one of the best songs ever! Top 5 yes tunes! And they’ll never be another Chris Squire! Rest In Peace man! The best!!! Thanks guy’s!
That was so Fun!!!! I love watching young people listen to Yes for the first time and the look on their face! 5 excellent musicians who loved playing created amazing music! No, NO, No, all of those bands you mentioned idolized Yes. Most musicians idolized yes. I was so lucky to see them live "In the Round" at the old Los Angeles Forum. The stage went in circles so we could see all of the band. Early 80's. They were sooooo goood!
YES! The best band ever! I found them in 75 thanks to a schoolmate. Saw them live, jaw dropping live. To this day! Chris Squire passed in ‘15, and we miss him- all his fans. They are masters of transitions. Shining flying purple wolfhounds are British fighter jets. On top of all of this, they are some of the kindest, most incredible people. Only after I was 50, could I talk to them. Met them many times. I once told Jon (singer) that he was my biggest fan. He said “yes Nancy I am”. Howe on guitar is simply brilliant. Keep going with YES. You won’t be disappointed.
RIP Chris Squire - one of the greatest rock bassists ever. Try 'Starship Trooper' and 'Yours is No Disgrace' both from this album and then venture on to the albums Close to the Edge and Fragile. The bass line in 'Starship Trooper' is a wicked ride! I feel so fortunate to have seen them live a few times.
Just watched again. Going to comment again! lol YES IS THE BEST BAND EVER. The writing, arrangements, the execution. Nobody has ever, nor will ever, do it better. Their live shows- I’ve seen dozens since 75- are impeccable! Thanks, and MORE YES- it’s Nov 2024. More by Christmas please! ☮️❤️🎼😎
I was fortunate to see the original band in concert four times in the 1970s. The band was even better live! I tripped at one concert and felt like I was in heaven.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. I've seen Chris and his band 36 time over forty yrs. Yes has 7 symphonic masterpieces that Morazt would be proud of. May I suggest Close To The Edge, the greatest prog rock piece ever, or Awaken a gift to the divine in all of us. Nice reaction boys. You've got fifty yrs worth of music to catch up. For Yes's great vocal work South Side Of The Sky from their 35th Anniversary Tour called Songs From Tsongas is a must.
@@lesblatnyak5947 I got a shout out from Scot at The Progs Corner in today's vid. Part 4 of the 100 greatest prog albums. Check it out and my comment. 😎
These guys were even better live in concert. I was able to attend their shows a few times in the mid and late 70's. The sound, lights, energy and the crowds made it magical.
First time here today…Had to check out people hearing YES for the first time! Can you imagine this tune -Front row? Standing in front of Guitarist Steve Howe or Bassist Chris Squire? ❤️ Get tired you ask? That’s just ONE song. An entire concert of numerous Long Songs! You’ve heard a band that can Move you -literally! You won’t be sorry to experience YES! And Yes I’m a huge fan-seen then live 48x❤️ Hope you have more videos with Yes🤘✌️🎸🎼
You guys gotta play more Yes!! You won’t regret it! They r all masters, sounds just like this in Concert! Saw them at least 7 times all times were Fire!🔥
A major bonus is to watch YES play this song live! Bassist Squire and Guitarist Steve Howe are all over the strings of their instruments. Everyone is a phenomenal musician in YES! Great reaction guys!!!
Saw them open their set at Winterland with 30 minute version of this in'74. Lord,really wish they had done the live one. Hippie Redneck Fort Worth,Tejas 🏜⭐
I just subbed. I'll always do that after I've sampled 5 or so of the vids and realize The 502 is doing it up right. YES is a Phenom Prog band thats been around almost as long as I have. It's always great to see younger fans take a sip of this well aged masterpiece! There are SOOOO many other yes songs in their catalog with SOOO many different lineups. None of which are not worth a listen.
Saw Yes in 1980 and my God, they killed it! The timing it takes to play this live is astonishing. Chris Squire was a top-notch bassist and to see him play The Fish live was amazing! And to see them do all this on a rotating round stage just put this concert near the top of my greatest concerts!
It was wonderful to watch you guys hear this song and YES for the first time. Without YES there may not have been bands like Rush or Boston or Kansas or even Metallica. More than any other band , YES defines the Prog-Rock genre. Just ask Geddy Lee of Rush. I was so fortunate to have grown up in a time when this music was first emerging and I'm very happy to see people like you guys out there helping to keep this music alive! Thank You 502!
Don't sleep on Bill Bruford, one of the best, if not THE best prog drummers. He is so technically perfect, yet so subtle that he sometimes gets overlooked in the midst of all this musical magic.
Shout out to NIck. I really liked your reaction in the first time witnessing of an awesome band. I was seven years old back in 1974. I had eight older brothers and sisters who owned stacks of albums. YES has always been in my top three since then. I have seen them four times LIVE and they perform with as much precision, but they are multiplying the force because they are LIVE.
Amazing musicians, all of them. Chris Squire is a legend, and any band that has Bill Bruford in the mix is bound to be at the peak of their game. "Starship Trooper" or "And You & I" should be your next hits - though for Squire at his finest, the introduction to "Heart of the Sunrise" takes some beating.
So good to see 3 young guys reacting to an album I bought in 1971 when I was 15 and still have the original vinyl...not so much to play as a thing to treasure...like most people my listening is digital these days.. Remember that the recording techniques were all analogue and at most a 16 channel mixing desk, possibly only 8. There were no digital sound affects available, Tony Kaye makes use of the bass pedals on the Hammond organ, also uses an early Moog synthesisers in the keyboard solo..Good to see you were blown away by the bass playing of the late Chris Squire...he made that Rickenbaker sound his own. Bill Bruford on drums, fluid and seemingly effortless with his jazz influences clearly there...virtuoso Steve Howe on a number of different guitars...still my favourite band of all time, Yes will always be a musical adventure for anyone coming to them for the firs time
Yes was my first introduction to progressive rock when I was a teenager. I was totally hooked. Saw the Close To The Edge concert in person with my sister and it was so hard to even breath thru the whole thing. We were so mesmerized.
Reaction Vid star Jamel-AKA-Jamal declared Close To The Edge to be *The Greatest Song he'd ever heard* some 50 yrs after it was recorded. IMO, Close To The Edge will generate similar reactions from first-time listeners *100 years* from now. It's a priceless contribution to music history...
It is a fantastic song, though I'd recommend that most people familiarize themselves with the songs from "The Yes Album" and "Fragile" before launching into "Close to the Edge"----you need to get used to those entry level drugs before you attempt the strong stuff!
I was a teen (just learning bass) when I heard this stuff. Blew my mind! It pushed me hard to really push myself. I've been playing ever since. Slowing down a bit now! In my 50's now. But listening back to this stuff brings me back to when I could play like this!! Great reaction!
Can't go wrong with Yes. Every instrument is played to perfection. And their voices are another instrument, perfectly executed. Please consider Roundabout next !!
When I was sixteen, I went on a tour of Europe for over a month. When I was in London, England I went to this underground club & this amazing band started playing a few feet away from me. It was "Yes", making their debut tour around England. I was blown away, and said to myself, "this band is going to make it big." By the time I got back to America, they had their debut album come out & hit big. I was right...
Must have been very memorable especially at that age for you over here in England. Well done for getting to see them at 16. I was a similar receptive age back then and think that so much original quality music and talent was emerging from the late 60s into the 70s.
Gentlemen, welcome to Yes. These guys built the reputation that made progressive rock great. There is tons of music to listen to here, from the classics "Close to the Edge" and "Awaken", to early stuff like "Something's Coming" to "Lightning Strikes - Can I - Face to Face". The catalog contains about 20 albums. A lifetime of music for you gentlemen to enjoy. Choose anything - you won't be disappointed. Ken
Close To The Edge is my favorite album by them, and one of my favorites of any band, but I have to say, The Yes Album is right there with my faves. Such great music.
It nice to see these young bros enjoying Yes, love the head bobbing, they get it, they're feeling the power & majesty of Yes.... so cool to see. Us Yes fans khow good this band was right guys???
I'm 63 now and I still listen to those songs.
Chris Squire played those complex bass parts while singing harmony and pulled it off live in concert like it was no big deal. He was just pure music
My favorite bassist of all time
I love how much funk there is in his sound, and his intensity is off the charts. Dude was brilliant
Love to see young'uns enjoying the music of my youth!
It looks like they're enjoying Yes. "Welcome to our world boys, glad you made it here"!
The delicate, tasteful and restrained playing with musicality in every choice make this one of Yes’s finest recordings. I even love the cover pictures. The Yes Album and the two that followed it were a musical education for a young man growing up in the 70s. I thought they outclassed everything else I had ever heard and I listen intently to a lot of music back then.
This is the late Chris Squire on Bass. Steve Howe on guitar. Keep listening.
incredible bass line
Hopefully one day they'll pass this memory on to their kids enjoy.... Long live Yes. . . 😁😁😁
"I've seen all good people" YES
No autotune. no Pro-tools. No grid-snap. This is the way music should be
Plus these guys really could play ALL of this live in concert. Grand master class musicians. I had the great good fortune to hear/see [Heresy? No.] Yes (with Rick Wakeman in full Keyboard Wizard mode) twice during the ancient and musically halcyon days of my youth. That's Prog, baby!
And you young whippersnappers, get off my lawn! Wait, this is an apartment building. It's the landlady's lawn now. [Emily Litella font on] "Never mind." [Emily Litella font off]
staggering that they accomplished this much without all these modern tools...
@@sseltrek1a2b Not really. If you had seen what the Beatles did with Sergeant Pepper and what Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys did with Pet Sounds, you knew what to do. Yes did it. Eddy Offord, their engineer, was instrumental in launching them, especially their Close to the Edge masterpiece.
@@williamburkholder769 The Beatles are nowhere near as talented as the members of Yes.
One of the 1st progressive rock bands...and great!
Chris Squire's use of the Rickenbacker bass is legendary and had a gigantic influence on Rush's Geddy Lee. Regardless of the lineup, Yes was alway filled with extremely skilled players and you can understand how all of them contributed to composition as their arrangements are intricate but masteful.
Chris Squire is my all time favorite bassist and the tempo that he drives in this song still gets me after all these years. I know some serious bassist’s that don’t like him because he played with a coin. I don’t care if he used his penis, Chris played some of the most beautiful bass I’ve ever heard
"Battleships confide in me and tell me where you are"!
PLAY STARSHIP TROOPER! STARSHIP TROOPER STARSHIP TROOPER STARSHIP TROOPER 😎☮️❤️
I laughed when you said they don't make music like this today. Not close. I had the privilege to see these guys twice. Once outdoors and once at a small theater. Incredible show and musicians. Great way to spend an evening. I know a guy who plays keyboard in a band. I said play some YES. He laughed and said no way their so far advanced. We were spoiled listening to the bands we grew up to and didn't even know it. Keep those older bands coming. You will have the same reaction as you did to this one.
Oh yes we knew, we had the best music of all time, we knew
3 times for me
Gosh, so f-g great to review YES YES YES!!!
At 64, I've been listening to this since it first came out on vinyl and wore it out as a teen. Today on CD, it STILL puts a smile on my face and always Epic being so incredibly complex brain candy. Thank You! There are no more hand-made treasures like this anymore. This is real Human Passion and Dedication to Music.
you can call it "prog rock" if you like, but what it really is, is just amazingly well composed music rendered by excellent musicians.
yes I'll call it Prog Rock.
Heart of the Sunrise, Starship Trooper, And You and I, Roundabout, Close To the Edge, Gates of Delirium …
Yes is so good it boggles the mind.
The first Yes album featuring Steve Howe. Absolute genius of a guitarist, taking the band up to a whole new level of quality. Later in the year (1971), enter one Rick Wakeman. They already have a superb drummer, a unique vocal/lyricist, Talk about an embarrassment of riches.
Awaken will melt you
I had an opportunity to see YES live in the 80s. I never would have chosen to buy tickets to see them. I was invited by my best friend, who was supposed to go with her boyfriend, but NO, they had a falling out. Bad for them. AWESOME for me! To this day, I am mind blown Never before or since have I seen a bassist just play on and on in his own solo. Like he was the only guy there. Chris Squire is easily one of the most incredible bassists EVER! I'll see you after dude! Needless to say, I am a YES girl forever after that!
‘Close To The Edge’ by Yes is regarded as the most complex song ever written in rock history. The most daring and fattest bass you’ll ever hear as well. My favorite song of all genres.
Close to the Edge is the most complex which is why I would hit 2 or 3 others first you don't push them to the Edge to quickly and scare them off 😆
In addition I think they would appreciate more after becoming more acquainted.
try Fracture by King Crimson. regarded as the impossible song.
Well said!
And yet, it's not even my favorite from that album, since I consider "And You And I" one of the greatest love songs ever.
(Pretty damn good album when "Siberian Khatru" is the runt of the litter, IMO.)
@@Jessica_Roth Why are you mentioning And you an I when that isn't a complex song--as far as Yes' standards?
When they were inducted to the Rock Hall, Squire had passed away so Geddy Lee sat in for him. Lee had often said that Yes was a major influence on Rush.
On the same album, "I've Seen All Good People".
Guys. I'm 66. Went to 2 Yes concerts. Very happy I came across your channel. Really surprised to see you dudes enthusiastic over Yes. And now I can see that there is hope for the USA and rock music. With the passing Gary Rossington, famous guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, we may not have any new Southern rock ever again. I'll try to pass along some of the greatest rock songs from my era and hopefully you'll get hooked. Kudos. A thousand thanks guys.
Glad to see you three enjoying so much
Chris Squire still blowing minds R.I.P.
I had to get a Ric Bass after hearing Chris Squire /Yes Back in the Day. These guys were so damn good.
Yes - cool. Yes - Fantastic. Wizards.
*Yes 'Roundabout' worth showing above all. A big hit; do not deny yourselves. ty*
It was something out of the ordinary, a masterpiece. The YES group has an unusual musical style of music, special, non-standard, which greatly distinguishes this group from others. Despite many line-up changes, temporary breakups and constant changes in music, this band has been around for over 50 years and still retains a huge number of its listeners around the world. Yes's music is characterized by sharp dynamic contrasts, extended song lengths and the highest performing skills of all members of the group. Yes often uses symphonic and other so-called "classical" musical structures, mixes different styles, incorporates various innovations into their compositions and creates extremely bright and full of ideas music as a result. In 1972, two of the group's best albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge, were released one after the other (both discs hit the top ten of the US hit parade). Great musical group.
Excellent choice they never disappoint 😊
Yeah YES is Freaking Fantastic Live and they had a Rotating stage in the center of the Theater Badass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Squire played the bass guitar as a lead instrument. he was amazing.
There are videos of their live performances , awesome !
Roundabout or Starship Trooper are both worth a listen for sure.
Forgot about Roundabout. Great song!
They're all great songs.
Siberian Khatru, And You And I, Long Distance Runaround, Heart of the Sunrise, I've Seen All Good People...
Hey, what about Close to the Edge?
Heya guys I have to put my two cents in. I grew up with Yes. You are all right in all your angles.
Another classic from that album is starship trooper
More Yes, please 😊
Compositionally they are a pinnacle - beyond any band you can compare them with. Lots of bands can shred. Yes composes at a master level. Much more out there.
First really got into them in mid 70's in College.....so intense: STARSHIP TROOPER STILL ONE OF THE VERY BEST!
That is my number one song I have seen them play that a 1000 times fantastic
Hey guys one of the best reactions I’ve seen! To one of the best songs ever! Top 5 yes tunes! And they’ll never be another Chris Squire! Rest In Peace man! The best!!! Thanks guy’s!
Great song, performance and arrangement. YES, progresive….progresive.
That was so Fun!!!! I love watching young people listen to Yes for the first time and the look on their face! 5 excellent musicians who loved playing created amazing music! No, NO, No, all of those bands you mentioned idolized Yes. Most musicians idolized yes. I was so lucky to see them live "In the Round" at the old Los Angeles Forum. The stage went in circles so we could see all of the band. Early 80's. They were sooooo goood!
The bass beat ties all of the bridges together to make it all work...this is a common theme with Yes...Ty guys for this
YES! The best band ever! I found them in 75 thanks to a schoolmate. Saw them live, jaw dropping live. To this day! Chris Squire passed in ‘15, and we miss him- all his fans. They are masters of transitions. Shining flying purple wolfhounds are British fighter jets. On top of all of this, they are some of the kindest, most incredible people. Only after I was 50, could I talk to them. Met them many times. I once told Jon (singer) that he was my biggest fan. He said “yes Nancy I am”. Howe on guitar is simply brilliant. Keep going with YES. You won’t be disappointed.
RIP Chris Squire - one of the greatest rock bassists ever. Try 'Starship Trooper' and 'Yours is No Disgrace' both from this album and then venture on to the albums Close to the Edge and Fragile. The bass line in 'Starship Trooper' is a wicked ride! I feel so fortunate to have seen them live a few times.
You guys killin it with the bobble head action 😂🤙🏽
Just watched again. Going to comment again! lol YES IS THE BEST BAND EVER. The writing, arrangements, the execution. Nobody has ever, nor will ever, do it better. Their live shows- I’ve seen dozens since 75- are impeccable! Thanks, and MORE YES- it’s Nov 2024. More by Christmas please! ☮️❤️🎼😎
Steve Howe was voted best guitarist 5 years in a row in a ballot of his peers.
I was fortunate to see the original band in concert four times in the 1970s. The band was even better live! I tripped at one concert and felt like I was in heaven.
Ever been puzzled why there are so many YES reaction videos on RUclips? They put a smile on your face. sheer genius.
I've been listening to this album for 50 years. It never gets old.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. I've seen Chris and his band 36 time over forty yrs. Yes has 7 symphonic masterpieces that Morazt would be proud of. May I suggest Close To The Edge, the greatest prog rock piece ever, or Awaken a gift to the divine in all of us. Nice reaction boys. You've got fifty yrs worth of music to catch up. For Yes's great vocal work South Side Of The Sky from their 35th Anniversary Tour called Songs From Tsongas is a must.
What's up 36? Don't know if I will stay with this channel. They know nothing about YES.😎
@@jeffschielka7845 bud just edumacate the pups.
@@lesblatnyak5947 No thanks. Lol!😎
@@lesblatnyak5947 I got a shout out from Scot at The Progs Corner in today's vid. Part 4 of the 100 greatest prog albums. Check it out and my comment. 😎
@@lesblatnyak5947 R.I.P. Vangelis ⚘⚘⚘
Love the bobble heads
Same album " Starship Trooper"
You will be transported out of the stratosphere.
These guys were even better live in concert. I was able to attend their shows a few times in the mid and late 70's. The sound, lights, energy and the crowds made it magical.
"Awaken" "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper"
First time here today…Had to check out people hearing YES for the first time! Can you imagine this tune -Front row? Standing in front of Guitarist Steve Howe or Bassist Chris Squire? ❤️ Get tired you ask? That’s just ONE song. An entire concert of numerous Long Songs! You’ve heard a band that can Move you -literally! You won’t be sorry to experience YES!
And Yes I’m a huge fan-seen then live 48x❤️ Hope you have more videos with Yes🤘✌️🎸🎼
You guys gotta play more Yes!! You won’t regret it! They r all masters, sounds just like this in Concert! Saw them at least 7 times all times were Fire!🔥
A major bonus is to watch YES play this song live! Bassist Squire and Guitarist Steve Howe are all over the strings of their instruments. Everyone is a phenomenal musician in YES! Great reaction guys!!!
Saw them open their set at Winterland with 30 minute version of this in'74. Lord,really wish they had done the live one.
Hippie Redneck
Fort Worth,Tejas 🏜⭐
that recording is amazing steve howe really blows minds
I just subbed. I'll always do that after I've sampled 5 or so of the vids and realize The 502 is doing it up right. YES is a Phenom Prog band thats been around almost as long as I have.
It's always great to see younger fans take a sip of this well aged masterpiece! There are SOOOO many other yes songs in their catalog with SOOO many different lineups. None of which are not worth a listen.
You finally got to my favorite band. Keep going: you're in for a treat.
"A master-class in instrumentation". Well said, spot-on!
Saw Yes in 1980 and my God, they killed it! The timing it takes to play this live is astonishing. Chris Squire was a top-notch bassist and to see him play The Fish live was amazing! And to see them do all this on a rotating round stage just put this concert near the top of my greatest concerts!
Thank you guy for dropping such a gem by my favorite band ❤
All of YES is good! Saw them in concert in Chicago in 1984.
Yes broke my Progrock Cherry in 1974. 🍒 Live, wow.
It was wonderful to watch you guys hear this song and YES for the first time. Without YES there may not have been bands like Rush or Boston or Kansas or even Metallica. More than any other band , YES defines the Prog-Rock genre. Just ask Geddy Lee of Rush. I was so fortunate to have grown up in a time when this music was first emerging and I'm very happy to see people like you guys out there helping to keep this music alive! Thank You 502!
I Love 💕 these bands and you putting into a perspective I can understand. Thank U Johnathan! Bless All!!
Si, Si, Si, ALWAYS
GOING TO PLAY SOME NOW AND EXERCISE
Don't sleep on Bill Bruford, one of the best, if not THE best prog drummers. He is so technically perfect, yet so subtle that he sometimes gets overlooked in the midst of all this musical magic.
He and Billy Cobham are my favorite drummers.
A very relaxed style and can be seen up close on YT.
Shout out to NIck. I really liked your reaction in the first time witnessing of an awesome band. I was seven years old back in 1974. I had eight older brothers and sisters who owned stacks of albums. YES has always been in my top three since then. I have seen them four times LIVE and they perform with as much precision, but they are multiplying the force because they are LIVE.
You absolutely need to react to Gates of Delirium, I feel like you guys would love that song
Great reaction guys .I love seeing you apprecaite great prog bands of my era. I was 19 when I saw them live in Edinburgh in 1973.
Starship Trooper. Amazing! The whole album is actually. As I've said before, Yes wil ALWAYS put a smile on your face.
YES!!!!!
Had the pleasure of seeing Yes live. Chris Squire's bass was thunderous.
Yes writes music that every exact note has a reason & a feeling
Amazing musicians, all of them. Chris Squire is a legend, and any band that has Bill Bruford in the mix is bound to be at the peak of their game. "Starship Trooper" or "And You & I" should be your next hits - though for Squire at his finest, the introduction to "Heart of the Sunrise" takes some beating.
I agree. Bill Bruford was amazing. He could go from coddling Squire to an amazing pocket, to "did you hear that? fills.
and that's just beginning. please explore more YES :) PEACE
So good to see 3 young guys reacting to an album I bought in 1971 when I was 15 and still have the original vinyl...not so much to play as a thing to treasure...like most people my listening is digital these days.. Remember that the recording techniques were all analogue and at most a 16 channel mixing desk, possibly only 8. There were no digital sound affects available, Tony Kaye makes use of the bass pedals on the Hammond organ, also uses an early Moog synthesisers in the keyboard solo..Good to see you were blown away by the bass playing of the late Chris Squire...he made that Rickenbaker sound his own. Bill Bruford on drums, fluid and seemingly effortless with his jazz influences clearly there...virtuoso Steve Howe on a number of different guitars...still my favourite band of all time, Yes will always be a musical adventure for anyone coming to them for the firs time
Yes was my first introduction to progressive rock when I was a teenager. I was totally hooked. Saw the Close To The Edge concert in person with my sister and it was so hard to even breath thru the whole thing. We were so mesmerized.
The answer to your questions is always “Yes“.
Don't think I'm exaggerating even
Shout out to shining flying purple wolfhounds! THEY know where you are ;)
Close to the Edge is the best song by Yes. Maybe the best song by any band ever.
Reaction Vid star Jamel-AKA-Jamal declared Close To The Edge to be *The Greatest Song he'd ever heard* some 50 yrs after it was recorded. IMO, Close To The Edge will generate similar reactions from first-time listeners *100 years* from now. It's a priceless contribution to music history...
It is a fantastic song, though I'd recommend that most people familiarize themselves with the songs from "The Yes Album" and "Fragile" before launching into "Close to the Edge"----you need to get used to those entry level drugs before you attempt the strong stuff!
Yes and No. A few other songs by YES are equally epic.
@@edf13 Roundabout comes to mind.
@@edf13 The Gates of Delirium.
I was a teen (just learning bass) when I heard this stuff. Blew my mind! It pushed me hard to really push myself. I've been playing ever since. Slowing down a bit now! In my 50's now. But listening back to this stuff brings me back to when I could play like this!! Great reaction!
R.I.P. Vangelis ⚘⚘⚘
This is why we all became Yes Heads in 71
Can't go wrong with Yes. Every instrument is played to perfection. And their voices are another instrument, perfectly executed. Please consider Roundabout next !!
After Squire passed, Geddy Lee stood in for him at the band's R&R Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
When I was sixteen, I went on a tour of Europe for over a month. When I was in London, England I went to this underground club & this amazing band started playing a few feet away from me. It was "Yes", making their debut tour around England. I was blown away, and said to myself, "this band is going to make it big." By the time I got back to America, they had their debut album come out & hit big. I was right...
Must have been very memorable especially at that age for you over here in England. Well done for getting to see them at 16. I was a similar receptive age back then and think that so much original quality music and talent was emerging from the late 60s into the 70s.
It's always great to see new appreciation for Yes who certainly deserve it.
When I saw them in concert, this was the first song they played. PERFECTION!!!
Gentlemen, welcome to Yes. These guys built the reputation that made progressive rock great. There is tons of music to listen to here, from the classics "Close to the Edge" and "Awaken", to early stuff like "Something's Coming" to "Lightning Strikes - Can I - Face to Face". The catalog contains about 20 albums. A lifetime of music for you gentlemen to enjoy. Choose anything - you won't be disappointed.
Ken
A battle and peace Gate Of Delirium.You listeners are micro.
Close To The Edge is my favorite album by them, and one of my favorites of any band, but I have to say, The Yes Album is right there with my faves. Such great music.
It nice to see these young bros enjoying Yes, love the head bobbing, they get it, they're feeling the power & majesty of Yes.... so cool to see. Us Yes fans khow good this band was right guys???
You got it spot on right away that bass IS huge … rip Chris Squires the Don !! 👍🏴
So, you've opened the door to some great music/"prog rock." Keep going. ELP, Moody Blues, Tull, and so on.
Yes 👍💪