The Band Geeks play Roundabout (Quarantine Edition)

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  • Опубликовано: 7 май 2020
  • This is our social distancing cover of Roundabout by Yes. (Written by Jon Anderson & Steve Howe)
    Ann Marie Nacchio - Lead Vocals, Percussion
    Andy Graziano - Guitars, Vocals
    Richie Castellano - Bass, Vocals
    Andy Ascolese - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
    Rob Kipp - Keyboards
    Music and Video produced by Richie Castellano
    For an explanation of how we recorded this, check out this video - • How We Made Our Rounda...
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  • @joshuahoward2349
    @joshuahoward2349 4 года назад +558

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

    • @MrJeremy9835
      @MrJeremy9835 3 года назад +11

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @kurtisr2339
      @kurtisr2339 3 года назад +6

      Just now finally watched this and had this EXACT thought!

    • @Tom-ok2rh
      @Tom-ok2rh 3 года назад +21

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

    • @AshGD_GD
      @AshGD_GD 3 года назад +2

      Makes since

    • @zombies4evadude24
      @zombies4evadude24 3 года назад +1

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

  • @Chuckles..
    @Chuckles.. Год назад +106

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

  • @justsomeboyprobablydressed9579
    @justsomeboyprobablydressed9579 3 года назад +298

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

    • @UrbanMonkey55
      @UrbanMonkey55 2 года назад +41

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

    • @GPYCROFT
      @GPYCROFT 2 года назад +12

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

    • @danguee1
      @danguee1 2 года назад

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

    • @benho6251
      @benho6251 2 года назад +3

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

    • @clash1469
      @clash1469 Год назад

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

  • @ThatKidAkil
    @ThatKidAkil Год назад +63

    This song was a golden experience. AMAZING!

    • @MarianoV84
      @MarianoV84 9 дней назад

      A bizarre adventure, for sure.

  • @ebarnes442
    @ebarnes442 4 года назад +735

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

    • @toastee3
      @toastee3 4 года назад +17

      Ridiculously incredible 👍😃

    • @sledawgpilot
      @sledawgpilot 4 года назад +34

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

    • @zoots15
      @zoots15 4 года назад +7

      WOW 👍

    • @danc3746
      @danc3746 4 года назад +6

      Incredible!

    • @Retired-Don
      @Retired-Don 4 года назад +11

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

  • @thegee-tahguy4877
    @thegee-tahguy4877 4 года назад +188

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

    • @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible
      @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible 4 года назад +6

      Have you seen Steve Howe play live ?

    • @codybess74
      @codybess74 4 года назад +7

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

    • @pg1171
      @pg1171 4 года назад +7

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

    • @wickedfuctup
      @wickedfuctup 4 года назад +1

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

    • @psandvik
      @psandvik 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Frankincensedjb123
    @Frankincensedjb123 3 года назад +158

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

  • @Villentrethenmerth
    @Villentrethenmerth 2 года назад +55

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

  • @BaronMcCausland
    @BaronMcCausland 4 года назад +248

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

    • @freddycookjr.2164
      @freddycookjr.2164 3 года назад +3

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

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 3 года назад +10

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

    • @markroberts171
      @markroberts171 2 года назад +2

      Leader of the band

    • @zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx
      @zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx 2 года назад +3

      Yeah! Excellent growl - I miss my Ricky.

    • @jmcrae825
      @jmcrae825 2 года назад +7

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

  • @ytnsanw
    @ytnsanw 4 года назад +120

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

    • @AZOffRoadster
      @AZOffRoadster 4 года назад +11

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

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 года назад +2

      Yes music is Universal.

    • @oberryconnection
      @oberryconnection 4 года назад +2

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

    • @coocoocachooglin
      @coocoocachooglin 4 года назад +2

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

    • @Skraboing649
      @Skraboing649 4 года назад +3

      @@oberryconnection this is from Fragile 👍

  • @alanforrest9027
    @alanforrest9027 9 месяцев назад +13

    The keyboard player deserves a big shoutout. Incredible cover.

  • @harveyvid
    @harveyvid 3 года назад +20

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

  • @davidsmith1898
    @davidsmith1898 4 года назад +358

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

    • @ramongoroth
      @ramongoroth 4 года назад +7

      Its uncanny how good it is

    • @tedblumstein6772
      @tedblumstein6772 4 года назад +10

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

    • @toothpaste4028
      @toothpaste4028 4 года назад +8

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

    • @joe8513
      @joe8513 4 года назад +3

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

    • @rcdowdy
      @rcdowdy 4 года назад +2

      Chris Squire would give two thumbs up!

  • @robertmichalscheck3072
    @robertmichalscheck3072 4 года назад +440

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

    • @donl9571
      @donl9571 4 года назад +6

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

    • @jimjones3665
      @jimjones3665 4 года назад +3

      What Robert said :)

    • @cvwatch
      @cvwatch 4 года назад +4

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

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 4 года назад +2

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

    • @punkinhaidmartin
      @punkinhaidmartin 4 года назад +3

      Prolly because of those mountains standing there.

  • @davidhudson7713
    @davidhudson7713 3 года назад +107

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

    • @ArseneLupinVIII
      @ArseneLupinVIII Год назад +1

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

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @nervousallday
    @nervousallday Год назад +34

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

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe 6 месяцев назад

      if you haven't already check out Lexington Lab Band

  • @tsol4363
    @tsol4363 4 года назад +65

    AAAHHHH, That wonderful Rickenbacker bass growling :)

  • @kellvarnssen7443
    @kellvarnssen7443 4 года назад +230

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

  • @roisinmurphy1995
    @roisinmurphy1995 Год назад +17

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

  • @robertdillon9989
    @robertdillon9989 3 года назад +50

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

  • @theherk
    @theherk 3 года назад +147

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

  • @dopeydad1221
    @dopeydad1221 4 года назад +113

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

    • @martinhsl68hw
      @martinhsl68hw 4 года назад +4

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

    • @timbeaton5045
      @timbeaton5045 4 года назад +1

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

    • @timothypierce6576
      @timothypierce6576 4 года назад

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

    • @kevinslover100
      @kevinslover100 4 года назад

      At first I thought it was a clavichord.

  • @JohnWilliams-zu8wg
    @JohnWilliams-zu8wg 3 года назад +29

    Nailed Squire's bass sound. Nice job.

  • @arthurgreig8824
    @arthurgreig8824 3 года назад +8

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

  • @tfd829
    @tfd829 4 года назад +215

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

    • @matz1011
      @matz1011 4 года назад +1

      @MYRMIDION how about the metal?

    • @rickb.4168
      @rickb.4168 3 года назад +1

      Or Prog.

    • @AndyGrazianoNYC
      @AndyGrazianoNYC 3 года назад +1

      love your logo FZ!

    • @josie1776
      @josie1776 3 года назад

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

  • @mesri3
    @mesri3 4 года назад +146

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

    • @chuckt4558
      @chuckt4558 3 года назад +3

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

  • @KeyBorg1
    @KeyBorg1 3 года назад +8

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

  • @tommyd1871
    @tommyd1871 2 года назад +15

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

  • @OtherMike5000
    @OtherMike5000 4 года назад +122

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

    • @warrenosborne1539
      @warrenosborne1539 4 года назад +2

      When the windows start to rattle, yer getting close!

    • @V1rowt8
      @V1rowt8 4 года назад +6

      Yes does a pretty good cover of this...

    • @hnoerdli
      @hnoerdli 4 года назад +2

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

    • @davidcarter2720
      @davidcarter2720 4 года назад

      FWIW - I genuinely LOL'd ...

    • @therealpbristow
      @therealpbristow 3 года назад

      @@V1rowt8 HA! =:oD

  • @legosteveb
    @legosteveb 4 года назад +43

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

  • @tjk57
    @tjk57 3 года назад +19

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

  • @papadopp3870
    @papadopp3870 8 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @philhofmann8986
    @philhofmann8986 4 года назад +76

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

    • @thudor1
      @thudor1 4 года назад +1

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

    • @brucesmith9144
      @brucesmith9144 4 года назад +1

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

    • @richardsanders3567
      @richardsanders3567 4 года назад +6

      The bass drives everything in this song

    • @jasoncdebussy
      @jasoncdebussy 4 года назад +1

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

    • @stooge81
      @stooge81 4 года назад

      What that guy ^ said.

  • @EdmundAycock
    @EdmundAycock 4 года назад +156

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

    • @sacapuntasfregerio4274
      @sacapuntasfregerio4274 3 года назад +4

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

    • @rickmorales2113
      @rickmorales2113 3 года назад +1

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

    • @charlesmarion2032
      @charlesmarion2032 3 года назад +2

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

    • @EdmundAycock
      @EdmundAycock 3 года назад

      @@sacapuntasfregerio4274 Remember my friend, Question Sleep?

    • @bobjohnson5218
      @bobjohnson5218 2 года назад +2

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

  • @jeannedarc9491
    @jeannedarc9491 3 года назад +13

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

  • @SamRoads
    @SamRoads 3 года назад +12

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

    • @mikshank5039
      @mikshank5039 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @BillPalmer
    @BillPalmer 4 года назад +302

    A “like” button is clearly insufficient

  • @rysnyder
    @rysnyder 4 года назад +120

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

    • @stevesnvegas9040
      @stevesnvegas9040 4 года назад +5

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

    • @burtw1356
      @burtw1356 4 года назад +3

      Chris Squire may even be a bit jealous. 😃

    • @pennsyltuckyden9823
      @pennsyltuckyden9823 4 года назад +2

      Yes he would be proud

  • @stagesixx
    @stagesixx 2 часа назад

    I’ve always loved Yes but but watching these guys gives me a whole new appreciation because I’ve never been able to see the phenomenal musicianship this close up. There’s a a lot of bands that can butcher this song but these guys, tack sharp and amazing.

  • @linuxlonestar4796
    @linuxlonestar4796 Год назад +6

    The lack of JoJo references is freaking me out.

  • @billhart9832
    @billhart9832 4 года назад +130

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

  • @747Durango
    @747Durango 4 года назад +61

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

    • @globalgourmand
      @globalgourmand 4 года назад +2

      My thoughts precisely. That bass!

    • @KeyBorg1
      @KeyBorg1 4 года назад +1

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

    • @cbly
      @cbly 4 года назад +2

      Love that sloppy punch of a Rickenbacker

    • @kenhoward3512
      @kenhoward3512 4 года назад +4

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

    • @MJCPeters
      @MJCPeters 4 года назад +1

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

  • @alasdairmcmillan1593
    @alasdairmcmillan1593 3 года назад +18

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

  • @DaveLaneNZ
    @DaveLaneNZ 3 года назад +15

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

  • @McFearsome2
    @McFearsome2 4 года назад +200

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

    • @cbly
      @cbly 4 года назад +5

      My thought too, lol.

    • @noisetape8405
      @noisetape8405 4 года назад +1

      was about to say the same thing lol

    • @SocialSpit
      @SocialSpit 4 года назад +2

      😂😱😂😱😂‼️

    • @potekechu
      @potekechu 4 года назад +2

      LOL...he can play!

    • @pierrechiasson1546
      @pierrechiasson1546 4 года назад +1

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

  • @rhyswilliams346
    @rhyswilliams346 4 года назад +27

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

    • @Vinnybrain
      @Vinnybrain 4 года назад

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

    • @dleasman
      @dleasman 4 года назад +1

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

    • @ZomBMarketing
      @ZomBMarketing 4 года назад +1

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

    • @TerrySmith1953
      @TerrySmith1953 4 года назад

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

    • @miguelm5347
      @miguelm5347 Год назад

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

  • @deanpapadopoulos3314
    @deanpapadopoulos3314 Год назад +5

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

  • @soulGrafitti
    @soulGrafitti 3 года назад +38

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

    • @gordon104blue
      @gordon104blue 2 года назад

      Steady on mate

    • @garthok6224
      @garthok6224 2 года назад

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

    • @soulGrafitti
      @soulGrafitti 2 года назад

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

    • @rationalactor
      @rationalactor 2 года назад

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

    • @rockdrumr2772
      @rockdrumr2772 Год назад

      @@rationalactor Maybe it was these guys, eh?

  • @HollandMariahGrossman
    @HollandMariahGrossman 4 года назад +87

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

    • @phillbilly57
      @phillbilly57 2 года назад +3

      me too! Castellano is a master!!

    • @garthok6224
      @garthok6224 2 года назад +3

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

  • @Ratboy2004
    @Ratboy2004 4 года назад +80

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

    • @Ratboy2004
      @Ratboy2004 4 года назад +1

      Out of curiousity, how many takes?

    • @calito44
      @calito44 2 года назад

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

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 2 года назад +1

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

    • @johannarenfro2568
      @johannarenfro2568 2 года назад

      Hell yeah it’s amazing

  • @Stryder46
    @Stryder46 2 года назад +7

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

  • @ricky4001cs
    @ricky4001cs 3 года назад +10

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

  • @sherrybrown9576
    @sherrybrown9576 4 года назад +32

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

    • @bahed1
      @bahed1 4 года назад

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

  • @bearsum9520
    @bearsum9520 4 года назад +12

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

  • @MrBlablive
    @MrBlablive 3 года назад +6

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

  • @renatomendes774
    @renatomendes774 2 года назад +8

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

  • @channelralph2931
    @channelralph2931 4 года назад +84

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

  • @BradCarlMusic
    @BradCarlMusic 4 года назад +95

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

    • @benjaminhatcher9846
      @benjaminhatcher9846 4 года назад +1

      Hey Brad, did you check this out yet? Astounding...cheers...ruclips.net/video/M-6QNshZyL4/видео.html

    • @Iain1962
      @Iain1962 4 года назад

      @@benjaminhatcher9846 Yes that guy is incredible.

  • @anthonydiggins2956
    @anthonydiggins2956 3 месяца назад +2

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

  • @thomasjohnson7735
    @thomasjohnson7735 3 года назад +1

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

  • @tropictom5996
    @tropictom5996 4 года назад +45

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

    • @timwhiteside9971
      @timwhiteside9971 4 года назад +2

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

  • @billisnotchicago
    @billisnotchicago 4 года назад +27

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

    • @briane5706
      @briane5706 4 года назад

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

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 года назад

      Those two guys are the definition of Yes.

  • @lisacelen2579
    @lisacelen2579 2 года назад +3

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

  • @velascaux
    @velascaux 3 года назад +7

    I really love that bass line so bad

  • @zenagain
    @zenagain 4 года назад +168

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

    • @jamoncure
      @jamoncure 4 года назад +5

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

    • @sjsphotog
      @sjsphotog 4 года назад +6

      get well. God Bless

    • @wearetomorrowspast.5617
      @wearetomorrowspast.5617 4 года назад +6

      Good thoughts coming your way.

    • @codacreator6162
      @codacreator6162 4 года назад +4

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

    • @hardhitter0421
      @hardhitter0421 4 года назад +4

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

  • @andrewblackburn1426
    @andrewblackburn1426 4 года назад +21

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

    • @tunesmith531
      @tunesmith531 4 года назад

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

    • @benjaminscherrey1124
      @benjaminscherrey1124 4 года назад +7

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

    • @davexvs
      @davexvs 4 года назад +1

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

  • @jmc3213
    @jmc3213 3 года назад +5

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

  • @flaviofrascino2842
    @flaviofrascino2842 3 года назад +4

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

  • @vincentvanpot4333
    @vincentvanpot4333 4 года назад +74

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

  • @somedude5414
    @somedude5414 4 года назад +78

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

    • @Billywagner22
      @Billywagner22 3 года назад

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

  • @habu7
    @habu7 3 года назад +7

    Your Yes covers are the best! It's always an absolute pleasure listening and watching you guys and gal, thanks for keeping the Yes torch lit in an awesome manner! 🙏❤️

  • @colinadams5390
    @colinadams5390 7 месяцев назад +1

    Classic performance of the Yes song...

  • @mcord76
    @mcord76 4 года назад +31

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

  • @easytigerbasscouch6275
    @easytigerbasscouch6275 4 года назад +37

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

    • @alext.1459
      @alext.1459 4 года назад +1

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

    • @JerryFochtmann
      @JerryFochtmann 4 года назад +1

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

    • @psychonautpupildiallater7734
      @psychonautpupildiallater7734 4 года назад

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

    • @mustang5gtx
      @mustang5gtx 4 года назад

      Me too...

  • @Bodyknock
    @Bodyknock 3 месяца назад +1

    Lol, every time I hear this song I get PTSD flashbacks of trying in vain to play that drum part in the bridge, it’s brutal! 😄

  • @paulbradshaw583
    @paulbradshaw583 3 года назад +7

    I keep playing this number it's brilliant going to get my 4001 ric out and start playing again after 38 years.

    • @thudor1
      @thudor1 3 года назад

      I know what you mean, bro! It's great to break your axe out and work together with your friends on getting your chops back up after not playing for a long time. The most painful part is reacquiring the callouses on the fingertips of your fretting hand.

  • @PaulHilburger
    @PaulHilburger 4 года назад +98

    Nice to hear acoustic drums for change too

  • @etolsengmail
    @etolsengmail 4 года назад +22

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

    • @davidolie8392
      @davidolie8392 4 года назад

      Much like Rush's "Farewell to Kings".

  • @TomatoFettuccini
    @TomatoFettuccini 2 года назад +3

    Jiminy H. Christmas, that was awesome. I'm a musician and I know how difficult a song this is, not just to play, but to sing _and_ play _simultaneously_ is truly a feat. Not to mention how freakin' *_tight_* you are
    Pulling it all off and making it look easy - a whole other level.
    Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.

  • @robertkurtz5935
    @robertkurtz5935 2 года назад +2

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

    • @RickTransit
      @RickTransit Год назад +1

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

  • @TheFrozenDesert
    @TheFrozenDesert 4 года назад +12

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

  • @jamesmadejski
    @jamesmadejski 4 года назад +24

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

  • @zaraak323i
    @zaraak323i 2 года назад +3

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

    • @joetheplumber8884
      @joetheplumber8884 2 года назад

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

  • @drt28
    @drt28 2 года назад +2

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

  • @TheSinglisa
    @TheSinglisa 4 года назад +12

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

    • @subiegal8428
      @subiegal8428 4 года назад +3

      The distinct sound of a Rickenbacker ♥️

    • @BillPalmer
      @BillPalmer 4 года назад +1

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

  • @johnstucky2168
    @johnstucky2168 4 года назад +10

    After hearing and seeing Yes do Roundabout thousands of times, this is very refreshing!

  • @denphillips3402
    @denphillips3402 2 года назад +2

    WTF !!!!! My all time favourite Yes track... Magnificently performed... !!!
    I bet that up in the Heavens there's a certain Mr. Squire looking down and listening, nodding along in approval, with a beaming smile 🙏 👍👏👏

  • @randyroberts4239
    @randyroberts4239 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @twofacepalmer1212
    @twofacepalmer1212 4 года назад +30

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

  • @alton936
    @alton936 4 года назад +39

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

    • @CarlEusebius
      @CarlEusebius 4 года назад +2

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

    • @ER-me1ii
      @ER-me1ii 3 года назад

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

    • @pjohnmathew5669
      @pjohnmathew5669 3 года назад

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

  • @bobjohnson5218
    @bobjohnson5218 Год назад

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

  • @jamoncure
    @jamoncure 3 года назад +5

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

  • @jackblevel8296
    @jackblevel8296 4 года назад +12

    The production and mix on this is amazing, I have just listened back and forth between Yes 2013 remaster and it is the original and great, but for any young musicians wanting to hear all the parts separated to analyze this is it. Very clinical but every part played super tight and lots of space to hear every note. Stunning.

  • @paulsomersetwolf5970
    @paulsomersetwolf5970 4 года назад +11

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

  • @lisacelen2579
    @lisacelen2579 3 года назад +1

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

  • @LJW55
    @LJW55 2 месяца назад

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

  • @argerm57
    @argerm57 4 года назад +9

    Watching people play and sing this "live' makes me appreciate even more how advanced this was for its time. So much going on.
    Hard to believe that this is almost 50 years old.
    Great job, everybody. A very convincing cover of a great tune.

    • @liash1015
      @liash1015 4 года назад +1

      This "quarantine" version really plays that up, too. You can actually see a lot more of what each individual does and how complex each part is.

  • @pedrozappa
    @pedrozappa 4 года назад +14

    Anne Marie - what a voice!

  • @jamesbradford4770
    @jamesbradford4770 2 месяца назад

    THEY NEED TO CHANGE THEIR NAME FROM GAND GEETK TO BAND BAD ASS, because they are the most bad ass band of our generation. I am 75 yrs old. I saw Hendrix in concert live 3 times, I saw Led Zeppelin in their first american performance at the Atlanta Pop festival, and the same for Chicago, so I know what I am talking about. YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST. i LOVE YOUR MUSIC so much. And oh yeh Richie, Ricky Reyer was my best friend growing up, we are still close. God bless you all and keep rocking. James Bradford Decatur Ga.

  • @zemoe12
    @zemoe12 3 года назад +5

    That was fabulous...hats off to everyone. T'is one of my all time favorite songs. You guys did a fantastic job hittin' all the licks. Yes would definitely give a huge thumbs up!