Turn Of The Century is about an artist, who in mourning for his deceased wife, seeks to bring her to life through his art/sculpture, and to be able to dance and sing as they once did all those many years before. It is simply beautiful on all levels.
_"Now Roan, no more tears, set to work. His strength so transformed him._ _Realizing a form out of stone, his work so absorbed him._ _Could she hear him?_ _Could she see him?_ _All aglow was his room, dazed in this light._ _He would touch her,_ _He would hold her._ _Laughing as they danced,_ _Highest colours, touching others."_ ~'~ _"Was the sign in the day with a touch as I kissed your fingers?_ _We walk hands in the Sun, memories when we're young,_ _love_ _lingers so."_ {:o:O:}
It’s a different story to pygmalion, although similar (probably inspired by it) did his sculpture come to life?, Or did Roan starve himself to death (hallucinating about his love)?
Nick, when I had my cancer, I listened to Yes a lot. It did make me feel much better. It is a life-giving force. Higher power is all through their music. Blessed.
Carrying closer Go gently, holding doors will open every way You wander true pathways away After all your soul will still surrender After all don't doubt your part Be ready to be loved
Tormato was one of their most overlooked and under appreciated albums. Its a kaleidoscope of different songs the uniquely blend together and should be listened to all the way through.
Yes was the absolute best of the 1970s prog bands. I don't care what anyone else says. I am also a huge fan of Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Rush but Yes are in an entirely different league. Jon Anderson is truly an enlightened person. I'm not even sure if he is fully human or some magical being sent to us from beyond the cosmos to spread positive energy. I agree with Nick. If everyone listened to Yes, especially from the 70s, there would be no war. Great reaction, guys! 🙏🌞🌌🎧☯
*_"I am also a huge fan of Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Rush but Yes are in an entirely different league"_* What about _Gentle Giant?_ I'd also include early _Queen._ {:o:O:}
@@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095 I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I'm not very familiar with the music of Gentle Giant, I'm ashamed to say but what I did hear from them was very high quality. I just never got into them or for that matter too much of Jethro Tull for that matter. Queen are an amazing band. Absolutely. There's a lot of stuff by them which I like but I wouldn't exactly call them prog. Freddie Mercury was a legend.
Right on. Jon does have an enlightened spirit that elevates the music to something special. The level of creativity and musical mastery is just amazing. I love hundreds of bands, and the ones you mention are right near the top. For me, Yes, Beatles, and Frank Zappa. I’m also looking for modern bands that impress, and they’re so hard to find. There’s: Thank You Scientist (see “FXMLDR”); Octavision, Wagakki Band (Japanese prog: “Akatsuki...”); Triangle (feat. Senri Kawaguchi, Philippe Saisse, & Armand Sabal-Lecco).
To be over is a hidden gem. I would sit in my best friends basement and listen to these albums as they came out. We'd listen to Yessongs from the beginning to the end, 1973 and yeah I'm 63. Lol
So wonderful to see how you enjoy this music together that reaches your ears for the first time. Would love to go back 49 years to when I first put this album on.
Just cry Some music is just asking for it Cry everytime I listen I guess for 50 years now. Yes makes music to touch you, to make you feel good, to make you think about your love for whatever there is in your life. Thank you for your listening and reacting to this brilliant music
The beginning of To Be Over, so slow. I'd forgotten what it turns out to be. You have to wait for it, as they say. Watching videos with you, I'm spoiled now. It's the best way to appreciate them.
'Turn of the Century' is one of, if not, THEE most beautiful songs ever recorded, and the Going for the One album still has a special place in my heart. (Oh Nick.....Peace on Earth.)
Nick/Lex: I often get emotional watching the two of you experiencing much of the music from various artists, but the compositions of YES are simply genius. Just imagine listening to YES, Pink Floyd and ELP as a young teenager. There are many others that stand on their own merit. I honestly believe that this music is a gift. I can go on and on with commentary but will keep it simple.
You said that turn of the century is uplifting. What is amazing is it's about death. Jon has this gift where he can sing about death and war and the song always resolves on a beautiful uplifting end. " Like leaves we touch, we dance. We once new the story as autumn called and we both remembered all those many years ago". This is about the tree if life. We are the leaves. We touch the few leaves around us and then in the autumn we fall and die. We then feed the tree and in spring the cycle starts again. We are all connected through the tree. Jon is a gift to us all. A pure soul looking for enlightenment. Genius is too often used but Jon is more than that. His lyrics paint pictures of a beautiful world connected to a spiritual journey. We should all follow that path.
Yes is my favorite band of all time. I've seen them live about 30 times, starting with the Yes Album tour when they were the opening act for Grand Funk. "Turn of the Century" is one of their masterpieces.
Turn of The Century is a masterpiece, beautiful story of a man sculpting a statue of his dead lady and how it comes to life. Makes me cry everytime I listen to it since I was 14 back in 1978.
Couldn't agree more. Been in love with Yes since 1974 at 13 yrs old. I believe Turn of the Century is my favorite Yessong. Maybe my favorite song period. Have heard it hundreds of times, and it still gets me every single time. So beautiful.
I think they YES played their music to please us… and in doing so pleased them! It must have been so awesome to create together! I think they wanted us to sit back and listen without making a sound…. We all were in awe!! Especially live!!!
As a teen, I saw them live " in the round " on a revolving stage. Jon Anderson is a magi who transports you to another dimension. He's a very spiritual and deep soul who literally creates and performs from his heart. That's what you are feeling. Enjoy the ride.
@@orogenicman Oh, yes, they started the Relayer tour in the US. I had to wait until April '75 for their UK tour, and then again at the Reading Rock Festival in the August. Great stuff. All the best.
I wish you guys could have see Yes live in the 70's. I'll never forget the first time I saw them at MSG NY. Sold out show. When they started playing I looked my friend in disbelief, our mouths were both wide open. We couldn't believe how good they sounded. It was so much better than listening to the studio albums. Over the next 25 years I went on to see them 60 more times. They never disappointed!! There was nothing like a live Yes show!! I know people try to compare them to other groups like Rush and Styx, but to me they are so unique. That's really what drew me to them. I loved being a Yes fan! It felt special somehow. Watching you guys react to these songs really brings back great memories. Of course I've probably listened to everyone one of those songs a 1,000 times 🙂
Same here!! I couldn't have said it better. First time for me MSG NY...my YES home away from home. The Topographic Oceans tour. My friends and I were blown away. Magically perfect. They really were beyond stunning in person! Always outperformed the albums. My best friend had introduced me to YES after seeing them at Gaelic Park (maybe 1971?). He came to me as if he had discovered the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Anyway, great, beloved memories. I'm so heartened to know that others felt that same way too...and still do. 💙💚💙
I'm right there with you Phil. My first Yes show was Relayer in 76 at the Nassau Colosseum. I was still a bit too young to go by myself, but a couple of young coast guard guys took me and my best friend. Blew me open in a way there was no going back from, and set me on the course of my whole life. I was fortunate to see them dozens of times in their heyday, many of which at MSG, before I left NY. There's no comparing Yes to anyone, they're in a class by themselves. Their classic epics stand up to any of the great romantic period symphonists, and I say that as a classical fan. In fact, I'd say that the pinnacle prog of the 70's is more fully the evolution and extension of the great romantic period symphonies than later classical works are - Yes took music to an altogether new level. And the world has seen nothing like it since - best music ever made.
Steve Howe at his best on this album. Just incredible. This track has always been special to me. Saw the band play this live on the Relayer tour in 1975-76. Blew my mind.
Beautifully sublime marathon! I agree that Jon is an extraordinary being. You've probably heard Rick Wakeman's quote about him- "Jon is the only person I know who cares about the planet but lives on another one." 🎵❤️🎵
Thank you so much for this wonderful marathon! In my book, Turn of the Century in particular is right up there as one of the best songs of all time - it's absolutely exquisite.
I can remember first hearing To Be Over, when the album was released all those years ago. I thought then that it was "other worldly". hearing it now, it still sounds like that. It is so beautiful. Every passage is full of hope. Superb.
With regard to Turn of the Century, you guys get it !! This amazing creation comes from the heart! 90% of listeners will never understand. Really enjoyed your reaction to that song in particular. Definitely up there with Awaken, etc.
Could I say that "To Be Over" is my favorite YES song? No. But can I say no other YES song brings more peace and joy to my heart, mind, and soul? Yes. And it is absolutely one of my favorite Steve Howe songs. Bouncing from electric guitar to electric sitar to pedal steel guitar brilliantly and effortlessly. Okay. I'll admit it. This might be my favorite YES song. Ah, Madrigal. "Sacred ships do sail the seventh age".Reminds me of "Olias Of Sunhillow", Jon Anderson's phenomenal first solo album. A space-faring fantasy it you will. Madrigal touches on this: "Celestial travelers have always been here with us". Short, sweet, and to the point.Oh dear, "Turn of the Century". Such a heart-breakingly beautiful song. The artist, obsessed with his art loses his love, his muse, and sculpts his love after her death as if that creation could come back into life. Heart. Breaking. Beauty.What an incredible playlist. You could hardly have picked three songs by YES that go together so well. Nice set.Blessings.
Thank you for this! You two actually get it. In the 70s this was the exact conversation we would have when these records were released! How do they do this over and over! Yes is one of a kind. I love prog, but Yes lives on a different plane! Thanks!!🎶❤️
They did Sound Chaser, so that’s all that’s left. However, they said once in a vid they’d be doing ‘Soon’. I hope they don’t do it separate from all of ‘The Gates of Delirium’. It won’t have the same impact
Watching you experience Turn of The Century…. Leaving you in stunned silence…. Yeah…… surprised even me because it sounded so fresh and new. Jon Anderson absolutely has an aura about him. This music is from his soul and it’s why and who he writes it for. He knows we ae all connected in spirit and tries over and over to deliver this message. It comes through because his intent is pure.
To Be Over. the title says it all. Never/can't be done again. Thank God for being around back then, to be in the moment of great musical creations and talent.
Yes are masters of their music and I am so privileged to have had them I'm in my life. I seen them tour these albums as a teenager in Scotland in the 70's...mind blowing for anyone let alone a young boy.
I am 69 years old and still listening to this band, I remember waiting outside the record store for the first album...I have seen Yes 37 times over the years and met every single personnel line-up after the gigs. My kids grew up with yes, and now my 21 year old granddaughter is a huge Yes fan.
Yes is so atmospheric! It's the most transported band there is. And Nick you are so right about Jon's voice being an instrument. Always will be my favorite band of all time!
First time I heard this song was way, way back in time and my response was "if I don't like this song then what song do I deserve to like." By far the most moving piece from the YES catalog.
To Be Over is a song I fell in love with when I first heard it back in 1986 as a 13 year old. It is pure emotion and such tasteful and delicate sounds along the way. Steve Howe's guitar playing on that song still makes my heart quiver.
Turn if the Century is one of fhe most beautiful songs ever written. Apart from the main story of a love lost and Roan trying to recreate the feeling through his sulpture, as with most Yes songs there is a higher meaning. Like leaves we touch is the key to life. We are alive for such a short time and we touch others momentarily. The tree of life remains which we are all.part of and in autumn we die but new life begins in the spring for another moment. What Jon does is lift you from the ego to the spirit and manages to turn sadness and loss into a wonderful feeling of love and hope. Stunning!
I totally agree with your comments about Jon and Chris. They are a magical duo that cannot be duplicated. These 3 works of art really are gifts to us, and I appreciate that you both hear the same things I do. Close To The Edge and Going For the One are my favorite albums. Drama is so very good even without Jon on lead vocals.
Just a superb track list Mark! Every song strikes a chord with me, bringing back some great memories. Loved the reaction Nick and Lex, always a pleasure reliving some great songs with you guys!
I love Nick's comments about Yes music making you think and feel, perhaps like no other music. That's the gist of my personal journey with Yes music. So great to see young people appreciate it as much as I have in my life.
The two of you are great companions to follow along on this journey. I listened to these albums in high school and college when they were first released and watching your reactions brings those memories back. Thank you!
It took me a day to write a comment. Sometimes I cry too much. Now you two are ready for side one of Relayer. 'The Gates of Delirium’ is based on War and Peace. It’s finale ‘Soon’ will blow you away forever.
Nick asked an interesting question after Turn of Century as to whether Yes produced music for themselves or their audience. As a lifetime Yes fan, I never for a minute thought they considered what they thought the fans wanted, which is part of the reason the music is so original and pure. They never sold out to commercialism. They were five incredibly creative virtuosos that managed to produce progressive rock that, in my opinion, has never been paralleled.
You hit the nail on the head. Think about the odds…the odds of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman (and Bill Bruford) coming together. The loooong odds for these people to come together and to bless us with these melodic, powerful visions of how life and the universe SHOULD be viewed. Jon’s lyrics taken in and of themselves…seem notational at best…but along with the musical intonations are like impressionist art. BTW…This prog that Nick is talking about…the 5 bands…totally concur. I do throw Tull in there…as I have learned many Tull songs (as an at home Guitarist) and love that Celtic vibe.
Great Yes marathon! "To Be Over" is the mellow closer on the Relayer album because the other two songs are wild, especially the opener to side two "Sound Chaser," which is one of the wildest, most experimental songs Yes ever made, and great. Of course, the first side is "Gates of Delirium," which is a classic, transcendent song, of fury and sublime awe. "Madrigal" is a gorgeous song from a very controversial album, which was the first one the band produced by themselves. There are great songs on the album and a couple of stinkers. It took me a while to warm up to "Turn of the Century" because is was such a departure from their usual sound and lyrics, but I came to love it. The album it's from is great. You have already reacted to "Awaken," which is one of the band's greatest songs. Nineties Yes is great, but don't sleep on the Eighties album that came right after their big hit album "90125," which contained that #1 hit, and the album that is now considered ever better than that big hit, "Big Generator." The great thing is, Yes kept making great albums until 2001, when they put out two great albums. A few years after that, everything started to fall apart, and, even though their music sounded decent, it never lived up to their past glory. And the main reason is because of their falling out with Jon Anderson, who was a bit controlling and wanted to do an acoustic tour, after a one-time, wonderful acoustic TV concert, which I think you will love. The rest of the band did not agree, and while Jon was recovering from a throat problem, the band moved on and refused to let him back in. I think he and Steve Howe are estranged. But, Jon is still making great music on his own. Love you two. From a huge Yes fan, since 1972.
Turn of the Century is my favorite piece by Yes. It is a fantastic representation of the acoustic/electric guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocal/lyric. It is a masterpiece.
Nick, I too get very emotional hearing this song. It reminds me of how much I love my wife of 44 years, I fear losing her, and having to live alone, but this song calms my fears. Lex reacted to your emotional response in such a tender way. I enjoyed the musical moments, but more impactful is to see how you love each other. Blessings and peace.
What a sweet comment. Thank you for your kindness and support. We appreciate you stopping by and sharing this moment with us. Much love to you and your love. ❤️ To eternal love 🥂
Three gems from the greatest band of all time! Going to see Jon Anderson tonight in Glenside PA for the 50th anniversary of the release of Close To The Edge...he can still sing like an angel!
Yes is an ideal, in any iteration, interwoven with the highest level craftsmanship and giving us the spiritual experience that is Yes. Chris Squire envisioned Yes to be played by other musicians after their passing away, like in classical music. Yes are the best, thx 👍💪🤙✌️🤝
Definitely designed to outlive them, and go on to be classical pieces. That's why I so appreciate what Jon Anderson is doing with the young musicians from the School of Rock.
I knew instantly upon first listening to YES that their compositions would long outlive the artists themselves. Like the greatest composers, YES will be admired for centuries!!!
WOW WHAT A TRIO!!!! That's like a Wholy Trinity of YES LOVE! OMG so I was in my teens & early 20's during the post-60's, 1970s. WE NEVER SAW ONE LIVE YES SHOW without LSD or SHROOMS from 72-79!!! ? not for most other bands but ALWAYS for YES!!!! I can't even explain what those experiences were like. I'd have to relive those times to remember how unbelievably magical it was, they were, I was! It is! BTW even amonst Progfans there is a strong HERD MENTALITY for certain band's songs and even certain bands. BUT there are SO MANY GREAT SONGS or bands that the masses will never recommend, Sadly!!! OK there are other GREAT bands close to those you mentioned but they are much more out of Mainstream of even "progressive" fans.. Do very early YES pre-Howe and Wakeman before moving on
To Be Over has never had the attention it deserves. To Be OverLOOKED is more like it. Somehow that’s ok - it feels a song just meant for me 😉. Happy to share it with you today.
Patrick Moraz did a superb job on Relayer. He never got fair treatment, because Rick came back on the next album. The Moodys later never treated him well.
I discovered the Going For The One album as a kid and was not able to listen all the bubble gum pop out there. Turn of the Century and Awaken are just on another level musically and spiritually.
OMG Mark was really going for maximum tearful euphoria on this marathon. To Be Over has been on my possible Requests list. It's like the plastic bag scene in American Beauty where the boy next door says there's "so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it". It's like the revealing looks that Lex gives at 9:12 and 9:18 where she seems to say, yeah you got me. You might find some critics pan Tormato but I've always like it as well as anything else they've done. Nick, my story behind the music of Turn of the Century is that I enjoyed playing it over a big PA one day back in college for a community social event where there were older people (beautiful music choices were necessary). And afterwards my girlfriend asked me "what was that song" and I knew she got it and that I loved her more.
An incredible and beautiful journey from beginning to the end. This band is indescribably wonderful to experience. My heart rate jumps with the emotions stirred by Yes's music.
As beautiful as Turn of the Century is, I'd have to say that To Be Over is even more so. It has my favorite Steve Howe solo (including the steel guitar part at the beginning before he does the breakdown section with the Telecaster,) and the keyboard solo by Patrick Moraz is just wonderful. I think the fact that the song is in D major just makes it even more happy and beautiful.
I really loved the somewhat stunned moment you two had after hearing Turn of the Century. For anyone who has ever really known love, this song hits the heart so very hard. The combination of incomprehensible loss and sadness mixed with transcendent joy and love overwhelms me every time. The is no music like Yes music and it's great to see you and others discovering the greatest band that ever was or will be.
It's so interesting watching you guys. Watching you and knowing what you are about to experience, because it's what we all have experienced as Yes fans. I knew Nick would be undone by it as I was undone, again, watching you. You were so right about "if everyone would just listen to Yes music there would be no war." It emotes peace and harmony! Good vibrations!
Three great songs...enjoyed them all. Turn of the Century is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written and composed. So beautiful! Another gem from the Tormato album is Onward. I had that played at our wedding. 💕
I actually attended the YES concert back in 1977 in NYC's Madison Square Garden featuring the "Going For the One" album. Yes was always my favorite band back in 1977 as a 17 year old., and still one of my favorites now. Thank you for your reaction and your commentary captures YES music perfectly well
I was there also, (MSG NYC 1977, and every year before and after until...) but truthfully, I cannot remember seeing Donovan. I'm very vaguely remembering something, but it's like looking through very hazy, colored glass. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE ALL 3 OF THOSE SONGS. Ive seen Yes in concert about 40 times and they are incredible. There will never EVER be another band like them. RIP White and Squier.... FYI - the greatest YES live recording is 1979 Wembley Arena - its called Ten True Summers Long. check it out.... THE BEST!!!!
My Parents were Big Band, Dorsey Brothers listeners, but I can remember convincing my Mother to listen to Close To The Edge, in the 70's, but She could not relate to, or appreciate the intensity, coupled with beauty, sounding too experimental. I instantly memorized all the pieces, as if They completed a Mental Musical Puzzle for me. Steve Howe inspired me to start playing guitar in '75 and set the bar high for guitarists. I always felt as if every note was there by design, and with the layers of interwoven melodies it would seem impossible, but Yes accomplished it over, and over again. "Wonderous Stories" is another GFTO Gem. Yes has been my #1 for almost 50 years. Love how "Turn Of The Century" had you Both Stunned.
Back in the early 70's I had a little wildcat stereo (before I got a whole system) and I would buy every yes album as they came out and then when I got all the components I played yes all the time..so great to see you react to them .they were such a part of my life and still are but those 70's albums should be sent in to space so that the whole universe could resonate with love and beauty...keep em'.comin' my rocky mtn friends..much love Kent.
Great thought! I love the spaces in To Be Over. They're like extra spaces...or hesitations in the rhythm. There are several of them. During this listen to this song I really noticed how much I love those. They add drama to the music. I've been thrilled by this song since 1977. It's probably in my top 5 favorite Yes songs.
Can you imagine a Yes record with Two of the greatest songs of their entire catalogue, Turn Of The Century and Awaken. Going For The One is their best record. 🤩😍 I suggest to experience the Steve Howe’s version of TOTC with the beautiful voice of Annie Haslam from Renaissance.
I am practically without words in describing how I feel knowing that these songs are now experienced by you. Yes, it was an amazing time for those of us growing up with this music and (Yes Nick) it took our breath away. The only other thought I have is this... they played To Be Over and Turn of the Century live. I am sure many out there will tell you that we feel honored to have witnessed such wonderful music performed for us. You have plenty more 70's Yes to go (looking forward to it) ... some of the 80's and 90's Yes had great moments...then again sad to say didn't. Have you thought about going back to some Renaissance? Maybe try some of Jon's solo work or Jon with Vangelis. LOVE YOU GUYS!
I do hope Lex is feeling much better, much luv to you both... I'd say you picked some great songs, yet I will state "Turn of the Century" is one of my favorite Yes pieces if not among my of favorite of songs for all time, the eloquences and emotion it paints I could stare at for hours if it were a painting... It is one of the great musical masterpieces to my ears, and I've heard plenty a magnum opus. :-)
Hi guys, this is a wonderful marathon thankyou. To end on this song "Turn of the Century" had me in tears the first time I played it in the 70's. The lyrics are so beautiful of a mans love for his wife who is dying. He hasn't much time as he needs to make a sculpture of her. She has always loved to dance but now he needs her to be perfectly still to capture her image. She dies too soon but he wont stop and continues to finish without her. The music totally wraps itself around the lyrics like a comfort blanket. This is a musical masterclass of the highest order. What a perfect name for this band, because everytime we hear another track we cry out, "Yes" !!!! Byee Jim X
the Going for the One album needs to be heard on a massive hifi, to appreciate the majesty of the pipe organ. it's worth the effort of finding someone to do it for you. if you have a high end audio salon where you live, i bet they'd do it for you. you'll weep. for real.
If you're not crying, you're not listening....sublime music
It is impossible to listen to Yes music and not feel up lifted
Even the darkest subjects will turn to hope.
Turn Of The Century is about an artist, who in mourning for his deceased wife, seeks to bring her to life through his art/sculpture, and to be able to dance and sing as they once did all those many years before. It is simply beautiful on all levels.
_"Now Roan, no more tears, set to work. His strength so transformed him._
_Realizing a form out of stone, his work so absorbed him._
_Could she hear him?_
_Could she see him?_
_All aglow was his room, dazed in this light._
_He would touch her,_
_He would hold her._
_Laughing as they danced,_
_Highest colours, touching others."_
~'~
_"Was the sign in the day with a touch as I kissed your fingers?_
_We walk hands in the Sun, memories when we're young,_
_love_
_lingers so."_
{:o:O:}
Exactly
Turn Of The Century gives me goosebumps every time. Truly magical.
Pygmalion
It’s a different story to pygmalion, although similar (probably inspired by it) did his sculpture come to life?, Or did Roan starve himself to death (hallucinating about his love)?
Does my heart good to see you kids enjoying the magic of Yes. This is why I say that Yes in the 70s was an Entity…not a Band.
Nick, when I had my cancer, I listened to Yes a lot. It did make me feel much better. It is a life-giving force. Higher power is all through their music. Blessed.
I listened to it when they said I was dying. Here I am.
Carrying closer
Go gently, holding doors will open every way
You wander true pathways away
After all your soul will still surrender
After all don't doubt your part
Be ready to be loved
Tormato was one of their most overlooked and under appreciated albums. Its a kaleidoscope of different songs the uniquely blend together and should be listened to all the way through.
BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!! I don't care what anyone says.
Yes was the absolute best of the 1970s prog bands. I don't care what anyone else says. I am also a huge fan of Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Rush but Yes are in an entirely different league. Jon Anderson is truly an enlightened person. I'm not even sure if he is fully human or some magical being sent to us from beyond the cosmos to spread positive energy. I agree with Nick. If everyone listened to Yes, especially from the 70s, there would be no war. Great reaction, guys! 🙏🌞🌌🎧☯
*_"I am also a huge fan of Genesis, ELP, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Rush but Yes are in an entirely different league"_*
What about _Gentle Giant?_
I'd also include early _Queen._
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@@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095 I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I'm not very familiar with the music of Gentle Giant, I'm ashamed to say but what I did hear from them was very high quality. I just never got into them or for that matter too much of Jethro Tull for that matter. Queen are an amazing band. Absolutely. There's a lot of stuff by them which I like but I wouldn't exactly call them prog. Freddie Mercury was a legend.
Right on. Jon does have an enlightened spirit that elevates the music to something special. The level of creativity and musical mastery is just amazing.
I love hundreds of bands, and the ones you mention are right near the top. For me, Yes, Beatles, and Frank Zappa.
I’m also looking for modern bands that impress, and they’re so hard to find. There’s: Thank You Scientist (see “FXMLDR”); Octavision, Wagakki Band (Japanese prog: “Akatsuki...”); Triangle (feat. Senri Kawaguchi, Philippe Saisse, & Armand Sabal-Lecco).
Yes from CTTE until GFTO were absolute gods.
PROG magazine voted YES number 1 progressive band.
To be over is a hidden gem. I would sit in my best friends basement and listen to these albums as they came out. We'd listen to Yessongs from the beginning to the end, 1973 and yeah I'm 63. Lol
Bin auch 63😂🎉. Die Musik war und bleibt wie ein lieber und treuer Begleiter in meinem Leben.❤🎉
Goosebumps happens to me all the time, when I suddenly bump into those lovely Yes songs.
Turn of the Century - Pure love in a song. My fav, I cry every time I here this, because we are empathetic beings.
So wonderful to see how you enjoy this music together that reaches your ears for the first time. Would love to go back 49 years to when I first put this album on.
This music can only be described in one way…magical.
Just cry
Some music is just asking for it
Cry everytime I listen
I guess for 50 years now.
Yes makes music to touch you, to make you feel good, to make you think about your love for whatever there is in your life.
Thank you for your listening and reacting to this brilliant music
Yes is not music. It is transformational energy that elevates the soul. This is what you are experiencing.
You deserve so many more likes for this insightful and inspirational comment. So true.😊
The beginning of To Be Over, so slow. I'd forgotten what it turns out to be. You have to wait for it, as they say. Watching videos with you, I'm spoiled now. It's the best way to appreciate them.
I had Going For the One on vinyl in high school and Turn of the Century made me cry then at 15yo and still does now at 58 yo.
Turn Of The Century gets me every time. The longer I know the song the more emotional I get when I listen to it.
_Laughing as they danced,_
_Highest colours, touching others."_
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'Turn of the Century' is one of, if not, THEE most beautiful songs ever recorded, and the Going for the One album still has a special place in my heart. (Oh Nick.....Peace on Earth.)
Nick/Lex:
I often get emotional watching the two of you experiencing much of the music from various artists, but the compositions of YES are simply genius.
Just imagine listening to YES, Pink Floyd and ELP as a young teenager. There are many others that stand on their own merit.
I honestly believe that this music is a gift. I can go on and on with commentary but will keep it simple.
I can imagine Nick and Lex listening to TOTC in 50 years and still getting the feels.
You said that turn of the century is uplifting. What is amazing is it's about death. Jon has this gift where he can sing about death and war and the song always resolves on a beautiful uplifting end.
" Like leaves we touch, we dance. We once new the story as autumn called and we both remembered all those many years ago".
This is about the tree if life. We are the leaves. We touch the few leaves around us and then in the autumn we fall and die. We then feed the tree and in spring the cycle starts again. We are all connected through the tree.
Jon is a gift to us all. A pure soul looking for enlightenment. Genius is too often used but Jon is more than that. His lyrics paint pictures of a beautiful world connected to a spiritual journey. We should all follow that path.
Yes is my favorite band of all time. I've seen them live about 30 times, starting with the Yes Album tour when they were the opening act for Grand Funk. "Turn of the Century" is one of their masterpieces.
My favorite too. I've seen them at least 15 times since 1975.
Turn of The Century is a masterpiece, beautiful story of a man sculpting a statue of his dead lady and how it comes to life. Makes me cry everytime I listen to it since I was 14 back in 1978.
Couldn't agree more. Been in love with Yes since 1974 at 13 yrs old. I believe Turn of the Century is my favorite Yessong. Maybe my favorite song period. Have heard it hundreds of times, and it still gets me every single time. So beautiful.
It is based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea... so beautiful.
I think they YES played their music to please us… and in doing so pleased them! It must have been so awesome to create together! I think they wanted us to sit back and listen without making a sound…. We all were in awe!! Especially live!!!
As a teen, I saw them live " in the round " on a revolving stage. Jon Anderson is a magi who transports you to another dimension. He's a very spiritual and deep soul who literally creates and performs from his heart. That's what you are feeling. Enjoy the ride.
To Be Over. Their most underrated song, and perhaps Steve Howe's greatest solo achievement. I saw the Relayer tour twice. It changed my life.
Hey, that sounds like '75. I also saw them two times in that year. To Be Over is definitely one of their most beautiful and underrated songs.
@@tonyanderton3521 Winter of 1974 and summer 1975.
@@orogenicman Oh, yes, they started the Relayer tour in the US. I had to wait until April '75 for their UK tour, and then again at the Reading Rock Festival in the August. Great stuff. All the best.
Yes, the solo on "To be Over" is stellar
I wish you guys could have see Yes live in the 70's. I'll never forget the first time I saw them at MSG NY. Sold out show. When they started playing I looked my friend in disbelief, our mouths were both wide open. We couldn't believe how good they sounded. It was so much better than listening to the studio albums. Over the next 25 years I went on to see them 60 more times. They never disappointed!! There was nothing like a live Yes show!! I know people try to compare them to other groups like Rush and Styx, but to me they are so unique. That's really what drew me to them. I loved being a Yes fan! It felt special somehow. Watching you guys react to these songs really brings back great memories. Of course I've probably listened to everyone one of those songs a 1,000 times 🙂
Same here!! I couldn't have said it better. First time for me MSG NY...my YES home away from home. The Topographic Oceans tour. My friends and I were blown away. Magically perfect. They really were beyond stunning in person! Always outperformed the albums. My best friend had introduced me to YES after seeing them at Gaelic Park (maybe 1971?). He came to me as if he had discovered the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Anyway, great, beloved memories. I'm so heartened to know that others felt that same way too...and still do.
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I'm right there with you Phil. My first Yes show was Relayer in 76 at the Nassau Colosseum. I was still a bit too young to go by myself, but a couple of young coast guard guys took me and my best friend. Blew me open in a way there was no going back from, and set me on the course of my whole life. I was fortunate to see them dozens of times in their heyday, many of which at MSG, before I left NY. There's no comparing Yes to anyone, they're in a class by themselves. Their classic epics stand up to any of the great romantic period symphonists, and I say that as a classical fan. In fact, I'd say that the pinnacle prog of the 70's is more fully the evolution and extension of the great romantic period symphonies than later classical works are - Yes took music to an altogether new level. And the world has seen nothing like it since - best music ever made.
Sometimes I have a hard believing that 'Turn of the Century' is on the same album as 'Awaken'
Steve Howe at his best on this album. Just incredible. This track has always been special to me. Saw the band play this live on the Relayer tour in 1975-76. Blew my mind.
Me too and couldn’t agree more!
Beautifully sublime marathon! I agree that Jon is an extraordinary being. You've probably heard Rick Wakeman's quote about him- "Jon is the only person I know who cares about the planet but lives on another one."
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Turn of the Century is just indescribably gorgeous
Thank you so much for this wonderful marathon! In my book, Turn of the Century in particular is right up there as one of the best songs of all time - it's absolutely exquisite.
I can remember first hearing To Be Over, when the album was released all those years ago. I thought then that it was "other worldly". hearing it now, it still sounds like that. It is so beautiful. Every passage is full of hope. Superb.
With regard to Turn of the Century, you guys get it !! This amazing creation comes from the heart! 90% of listeners will never understand. Really enjoyed your reaction to that song in particular. Definitely up there with Awaken, etc.
Could I say that "To Be Over" is my favorite YES song? No. But can I say no other YES song brings more peace and joy to my heart, mind, and soul? Yes. And it is absolutely one of my favorite Steve Howe songs. Bouncing from electric guitar to electric sitar to pedal steel guitar brilliantly and effortlessly.
Okay. I'll admit it. This might be my favorite YES song.
Ah, Madrigal.
"Sacred ships do sail the seventh age".Reminds me of "Olias Of Sunhillow", Jon Anderson's phenomenal first solo album. A space-faring fantasy it you will. Madrigal touches on this: "Celestial travelers have always been here with us". Short, sweet, and to the point.Oh dear, "Turn of the Century". Such a heart-breakingly beautiful song. The artist, obsessed with his art loses his love, his muse, and sculpts his love after her death as if that creation could come back into life. Heart. Breaking. Beauty.What an incredible playlist. You could hardly have picked three songs by YES that go together so well. Nice set.Blessings.
Thank you for this! You two actually get it. In the 70s this was the exact conversation we would have when these records were released! How do they do this over and over! Yes is one of a kind. I love prog, but Yes lives on a different plane! Thanks!!🎶❤️
Yes is my FAVORITE band ! I’m so looking forward to this ! These are beautiful choices. Thanks you two !!!!
Beautiful marathon. Please do "Gates of Delirium" xx
They did Sound Chaser, so that’s all that’s left. However, they said once in a vid they’d be doing ‘Soon’.
I hope they don’t do it separate from all of ‘The Gates of Delirium’.
It won’t have the same impact
"Going For The One" is the song that you and Nick NEED to experience!!!!! What a hot Stunning Song!!!!
Watching you experience Turn of The Century…. Leaving you in stunned silence…. Yeah…… surprised even me because it sounded so fresh and new. Jon Anderson absolutely has an aura about him. This music is from his soul and it’s why and who he writes it for. He knows we ae all connected in spirit and tries over and over to deliver this message. It comes through because his intent is pure.
Nicely put. Jon is our musical angel.
To Be Over. the title says it all. Never/can't be done again. Thank God for being around back then, to be in the moment of great musical creations and talent.
Turn of the Century.......... a composition of great beauty........ a gift of cosmic inspiration!
Yes are masters of their music and I am so privileged to have had them I'm in my life. I seen them tour these albums as a teenager in Scotland in the 70's...mind blowing for anyone let alone a young boy.
My favorite Prog band!! To see them live is a wonderful experience To Be Over is a top 10 song for me. Enjoy guys !
I am 69 years old and still listening to this band, I remember waiting outside the record store for the first album...I have seen Yes 37 times over the years and met every single personnel line-up after the gigs. My kids grew up with yes, and now my 21 year old granddaughter is a huge Yes fan.
Yes's most captivating, emotionally charged piece IMHO.
Hi guys, don’t know how I missed this one.
I hope you can understand why YES fans are so passionate about their music.
Great stuff.
Yes is so atmospheric! It's the most transported band there is. And Nick you are so right about Jon's voice being an instrument. Always will be my favorite band of all time!
First time I heard this song was way, way back in time and my response was "if I don't like this song then what song do I deserve to like." By far the most moving piece from the YES catalog.
Turn of the Century - I can't think of a more incredibly powerful song of sublime beauty
Alan White also plays brushes on 'To Be Over'. Not too many rock drummers EVER use brushes.
To Be Over is a song I fell in love with when I first heard it back in 1986 as a 13 year old. It is pure emotion and such tasteful and delicate sounds along the way. Steve Howe's guitar playing on that song still makes my heart quiver.
Turn if the Century is one of fhe most beautiful songs ever written. Apart from the main story of a love lost and Roan trying to recreate the feeling through his sulpture, as with most Yes songs there is a higher meaning. Like leaves we touch is the key to life. We are alive for such a short time and we touch others momentarily. The tree of life remains which we are all.part of and in autumn we die but new life begins in the spring for another moment. What Jon does is lift you from the ego to the spirit and manages to turn sadness and loss into a wonderful feeling of love and hope. Stunning!
I totally agree with your comments about Jon and Chris. They are a magical duo that cannot be duplicated. These 3 works of art really are gifts to us, and I appreciate that you both hear the same things I do. Close To The Edge and Going For the One are my favorite albums. Drama is so very good even without Jon on lead vocals.
Just a superb track list Mark! Every song strikes a chord with me, bringing back some great memories. Loved the reaction Nick and Lex, always a pleasure reliving some great songs with you guys!
It had to be done!
I love Nick's comments about Yes music making you think and feel, perhaps like no other music. That's the gist of my personal journey with Yes music. So great to see young people appreciate it as much as I have in my life.
The two of you are great companions to follow along on this journey. I listened to these albums in high school and college when they were first released and watching your reactions brings those memories back. Thank you!
That is so sweet!! Thank you!! 💕
"Turn of the Century", transports me to the deepest part of my soul, is in my top 5 Yes songs.
It took me a day to write a comment. Sometimes I cry too much. Now you two are ready for side one of Relayer. 'The Gates of Delirium’ is based on War and Peace. It’s finale ‘Soon’ will blow you away forever.
Agree! A masterpiece worthy of the book upon which it is based 💙💚💚
Nick asked an interesting question after Turn of Century as to whether Yes produced music for themselves or their audience. As a lifetime Yes fan, I never for a minute thought they considered what they thought the fans wanted, which is part of the reason the music is so original and pure. They never sold out to commercialism. They were five incredibly creative virtuosos that managed to produce progressive rock that, in my opinion, has never been paralleled.
I listened to Relayer for the very first time this past Easter weekend. It was life changing. I only wish I could hear it for the first time again.
"Turn of the Century" is a Yes song that tells a story with lyrics that make sense. A beautiful love song too.
Turn Of The Century - one of the most romantic songs ever written.
You hit the nail on the head. Think about the odds…the odds of Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman (and Bill Bruford) coming together. The loooong odds for these people to come together and to bless us with these melodic, powerful visions of how life and the universe SHOULD be viewed. Jon’s lyrics taken in and of themselves…seem notational at best…but along with the musical intonations are like impressionist art.
BTW…This prog that Nick is talking about…the 5 bands…totally concur. I do throw Tull in there…as I have learned many Tull songs (as an at home
Guitarist) and love that Celtic vibe.
Great Yes marathon! "To Be Over" is the mellow closer on the Relayer album because the other two songs are wild, especially the opener to side two "Sound Chaser," which is one of the wildest, most experimental songs Yes ever made, and great. Of course, the first side is "Gates of Delirium," which is a classic, transcendent song, of fury and sublime awe.
"Madrigal" is a gorgeous song from a very controversial album, which was the first one the band produced by themselves. There are great songs on the album and a couple of stinkers.
It took me a while to warm up to "Turn of the Century" because is was such a departure from their usual sound and lyrics, but I came to love it. The album it's from is great. You have already reacted to "Awaken," which is one of the band's greatest songs.
Nineties Yes is great, but don't sleep on the Eighties album that came right after their big hit album "90125," which contained that #1 hit, and the album that is now considered ever better than that big hit, "Big Generator."
The great thing is, Yes kept making great albums until 2001, when they put out two great albums. A few years after that, everything started to fall apart, and, even though their music sounded decent, it never lived up to their past glory. And the main reason is because of their falling out with Jon Anderson, who was a bit controlling and wanted to do an acoustic tour, after a one-time, wonderful acoustic TV concert, which I think you will love. The rest of the band did not agree, and while Jon was recovering from a throat problem, the band moved on and refused to let him back in. I think he and Steve Howe are estranged. But, Jon is still making great music on his own.
Love you two. From a huge Yes fan, since 1972.
Turn of the Century was a pure story with absolutely fantastic.
Turn of the Century is my favorite piece by Yes. It is a fantastic representation of the acoustic/electric guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocal/lyric. It is a masterpiece.
Nick, I too get very emotional hearing this song. It reminds me of how much I love my wife of 44 years, I fear losing her, and having to live alone, but this song calms my fears. Lex reacted to your emotional response in such a tender way. I enjoyed the musical moments, but more impactful is to see how you love each other. Blessings and peace.
What a sweet comment. Thank you for your kindness and support. We appreciate you stopping by and sharing this moment with us. Much love to you and your love. ❤️ To eternal love 🥂
Three gems from the greatest band of all time! Going to see Jon Anderson tonight in Glenside PA for the 50th anniversary of the release of Close To The Edge...he can still sing like an angel!
Cool!
At the Keswick?
Didn’t know about that show
Saw Jon last Summer in Phoenixville at the Colonial
Yes is an ideal, in any iteration, interwoven with the highest level craftsmanship and giving us the spiritual experience that is Yes. Chris Squire envisioned Yes to be played by other musicians after their passing away, like in classical music. Yes are the best, thx 👍💪🤙✌️🤝
Who will be able to play these magical works with out being an orchestra?
Definitely designed to outlive them, and go on to be classical pieces. That's why I so appreciate what Jon Anderson is doing with the young musicians from the School of Rock.
I knew instantly upon first listening to YES that their compositions would long outlive the artists themselves.
Like the greatest composers, YES will be admired for centuries!!!
WOW WHAT A TRIO!!!! That's like a Wholy Trinity of YES LOVE! OMG so I was in my teens & early 20's during the post-60's, 1970s. WE NEVER SAW ONE LIVE YES SHOW without LSD or SHROOMS from 72-79!!! ? not for most other bands but ALWAYS for YES!!!! I can't even explain what those experiences were like. I'd have to relive those times to remember how unbelievably magical it was, they were, I was! It is! BTW even amonst Progfans there is a strong HERD MENTALITY for certain band's songs and even certain bands. BUT there are SO MANY GREAT SONGS or bands that the masses will never recommend, Sadly!!! OK there are other GREAT bands close to those you mentioned but they are much more out of Mainstream of even "progressive" fans.. Do very early YES pre-Howe and Wakeman before moving on
Transcendental is the best word I can come up with for songs like this.
To Be Over has never had the attention it deserves. To Be OverLOOKED is more like it. Somehow that’s ok - it feels a song just meant for me 😉. Happy to share it with you today.
Patrick Moraz did a superb job on Relayer. He never got fair treatment, because Rick came back on the next album. The Moodys later never treated him well.
3 of my favorite bands are YES, King Crimson, and U.K., and Bill Bruford played drums on all 3. Did I tell you Bruford is my favorite drummer? 🙂
You are not alone! 😃
I discovered the Going For The One album as a kid and was not able to listen all the bubble gum pop out there. Turn of the Century and Awaken are just on another level musically and spiritually.
Turn Of The Century,...what can i say!!, just a fantastic song from a fantastic Band!!, "Love Yes",
OMG Mark was really going for maximum tearful euphoria on this marathon. To Be Over has been on my possible Requests list. It's like the plastic bag scene in American Beauty where the boy next door says there's "so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it". It's like the revealing looks that Lex gives at 9:12 and 9:18 where she seems to say, yeah you got me.
You might find some critics pan Tormato but I've always like it as well as anything else they've done.
Nick, my story behind the music of Turn of the Century is that I enjoyed playing it over a big PA one day back in college for a community social event where there were older people (beautiful music choices were necessary). And afterwards my girlfriend asked me "what was that song" and I knew she got it and that I loved her more.
I love American Beauty!! My heart did fill up like a balloon about to burst with these tracks!! 🎈 thanks for being here! :) - Lex
I have always liked Tormato as well
An incredible and beautiful journey from beginning to the end. This band is indescribably wonderful to experience. My heart rate jumps with the emotions stirred by Yes's music.
As beautiful as Turn of the Century is, I'd have to say that To Be Over is even more so. It has my favorite Steve Howe solo (including the steel guitar part at the beginning before he does the breakdown section with the Telecaster,) and the keyboard solo by Patrick Moraz is just wonderful. I think the fact that the song is in D major just makes it even more happy and beautiful.
I really loved the somewhat stunned moment you two had after hearing Turn of the Century. For anyone who has ever really known love, this song hits the heart so very hard. The combination of incomprehensible loss and sadness mixed with transcendent joy and love overwhelms me every time. The is no music like Yes music and it's great to see you and others discovering the greatest band that ever was or will be.
It's so interesting watching you guys. Watching you and knowing what you are about to experience, because it's what we all have experienced as Yes fans. I knew Nick would be undone by it as I was undone, again, watching you. You were so right about "if everyone would just listen to Yes music there would be no war." It emotes peace and harmony! Good vibrations!
Three great songs...enjoyed them all. Turn of the Century is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written and composed. So beautiful! Another gem from the Tormato album is Onward. I had that played at our wedding. 💕
I actually attended the YES concert back in 1977 in NYC's Madison Square Garden featuring the "Going For the One" album. Yes was always my favorite band back in 1977 as a 17 year old., and still one of my favorites now. Thank you for your reaction and your commentary captures YES music perfectly well
Donovan opened for YES's two Chicago 77' Dates. Had he opened for you in N.Y.C. ?
@@semchen9 Yes Donovan was the opening act
I was there also, (MSG NYC 1977, and every year before and after until...) but truthfully, I cannot remember seeing Donovan. I'm very vaguely remembering something, but it's like looking through very hazy, colored glass. Thanks for sharing!
@@lindazee I saw Yes a total of 5 times, my only regret I did not see them with Bill Bruford playing the drums
My favorite band!!!!
LOVE ALL 3 OF THOSE SONGS. Ive seen Yes in concert about 40 times and they are incredible. There will never EVER be another band like them. RIP White and Squier.... FYI - the greatest YES live recording is 1979 Wembley Arena - its called Ten True Summers Long. check it out.... THE BEST!!!!
Why do you like the 1979 live recording at Wembley so much (I haven’t heard it)?
My Parents were Big Band, Dorsey Brothers listeners, but I can remember convincing my Mother to listen to Close To The Edge, in the 70's, but She could not relate to, or appreciate
the intensity, coupled with beauty, sounding too experimental. I instantly memorized all the pieces, as if They completed a Mental Musical Puzzle for me. Steve Howe inspired me to
start playing guitar in '75 and set the bar high for guitarists. I always felt as if every note was there by design, and with the layers of interwoven melodies it would seem impossible,
but Yes accomplished it over, and over again. "Wonderous Stories" is another GFTO Gem. Yes has been my #1 for almost 50 years. Love how "Turn Of The Century" had you Both Stunned.
Turn of the Century is incredibly magical. What a song !
Back in the early 70's I had a little wildcat stereo (before I got a whole system) and I would buy every yes album as they came out and then when I got all the components I played yes all the time..so great to see you react to them
.they were such a part of my life and still are but those 70's albums should be sent in to space so that the whole universe could resonate with love and beauty...keep em'.comin' my rocky mtn friends..much love Kent.
Very true!
Sometimes the beauty resides in the space between the notes.
No truer words have been spoken. Cheers to you!
Great thought! I love the spaces in To Be Over. They're like extra spaces...or hesitations in the rhythm. There are several of them. During this listen to this song I really noticed how much I love those. They add drama to the music. I've been thrilled by this song since 1977. It's probably in my top 5 favorite Yes songs.
"The time between the notes relates the color to the scenes" 😁
Another great job guys. Don't relent, there's only a couple dozen more great Yes songs to still explore. Say Yes to the Yes.
Can you imagine a Yes record with Two of the greatest songs of their entire catalogue, Turn Of The Century and Awaken. Going For The One is their best record. 🤩😍 I suggest to experience the Steve Howe’s version of TOTC with the beautiful voice of Annie Haslam from Renaissance.
Take your time, we did
(over and over again) lol
45 years later for me and it still feels fresh, with anticipation
Thank you
I am practically without words in describing how I feel knowing that these songs are now experienced by you. Yes, it was an amazing time for those of us growing up with this music and (Yes Nick) it took our breath away. The only other thought I have is this... they played To Be Over and Turn of the Century live. I am sure many out there will tell you that we feel honored to have witnessed such wonderful music performed for us. You have plenty more 70's Yes to go (looking forward to it) ... some of the 80's and 90's Yes had great moments...then again sad to say didn't.
Have you thought about going back to some Renaissance? Maybe try some of Jon's solo work or Jon with Vangelis. LOVE YOU GUYS!
A YES marathon is 2 songs. :)
Haha nice one
Have you heard Transatlantic? A marathon with them is like half of a song. Obviously, they took a page out of the book of Yes.
Tales from Topographic Oceans is a triathlon!
Very clever, lol 😆
I do hope Lex is feeling much better, much luv to you both... I'd say you picked some great songs, yet I will state "Turn of the Century" is one of my favorite Yes pieces if not among my of favorite of songs for all time, the eloquences and emotion it paints I could stare at for hours if it were a painting... It is one of the great musical masterpieces to my ears, and I've heard plenty a magnum opus. :-)
Hi guys, this is a wonderful marathon thankyou. To end on this song "Turn of the Century" had me in tears the first time I played it in the 70's. The lyrics are so beautiful of a mans love for his wife who is dying. He hasn't much time as he needs to make a sculpture of her. She has always loved to dance but now he needs her to be perfectly still to capture her image. She dies too soon but he wont stop and continues to finish without her. The music totally wraps itself around the lyrics like a comfort blanket. This is a musical masterclass of the highest order. What a perfect name for this band, because everytime we hear another track we cry out, "Yes" !!!! Byee Jim X
Too me one of the greatest songs by YES
the Going for the One album needs to be heard on a massive hifi, to appreciate the majesty of the pipe organ. it's worth the effort of finding someone to do it for you.
if you have a high end audio salon where you live, i bet they'd do it for you. you'll weep. for real.
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Turn of the Century? Wow just wow, think I was 15 when I bought that album, guitar is hypnotic voice simply stunning, beautiful.