A lot of collaboration, some pre-existing melodies or lyrics, a lot of improvisation in the studio, then clever cutting and splicing of the master tape. Then rehearse even more as they learn how to play it live! Although a lot of Yes compositions utilise some classical forms, they differ mainly in that there are not the work of one creative mind. The first example of ‘progressive’ composition, where every party is solely composed (and played in the studio recording) by an individual, is probably by the then 19 year old Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells.
"We used to decommercialize music quite often. Purposely. Don’t repeat that chorus. That’s what pop bands do. So basically we had our own method." - Steve Howe “Steve brought in the third section ‘Wurm,’ which was something that Steve had written. Combined with the sections that Jon and myself wrote for that song, it made it a really interesting song. The more people you have writing usually the better things are.” - Chris Squire
@@bf99ls Love the Tubular Bells shout-out. I've watched the BBC recording of it being played live, complete, with a slew of great musicians. I never fidget once in spite of the length-with every note, I can't wait to hear the next one. What a flourishing era of music this was, so much talent, just everywhere you turned!
@@EvilSean62. Been listening to this band called YES since 1970. Surely always at the top for me. Yours is one of the better attempts to explain YES music to those who’d say …’I don’t get it!’
This was Yes's breakout album in 1971, and this song in particular turned a LOT of heads. It was unlike anything anyone had heard before. YES would just go on to turn heads over and over again. Loving your reactions to their music.
Sneakily one of my top Yes songs ever. Just brilliant. That last part with the strumming electric with the effects, then the bass coming in, the drums, then that solo at the end. F****** goosebumps every time. Can't tell you how many hundreds of times I probably listened to this throughout my life, especially HS/College days with the lights out and headphones on while puffing on a little something, lol. Fantastic album. Thanks fellas.
Steve Howe is one of the premier guitarists that nobody talks about. You can hear it all over this song. Blending acoustic with electric. Clean at times and also experimenting with effects. Definitely more rewarding on each listen.
@@markoliver630 Good, he deserved it. I think he's only underrated because of the prodigious talent of the other members of Yes. But yeah....superb, even divine talent.
After 53 years a fan it boggles my mind how many bestest lists I’ve seen that Howe never makes, that is until like 75 of 100. WTF!! 74 better guitarists than Steve Howe? Me thinks not!!
So back in the 70’s sitting around a monster stereo, dozen or so or more people drinking alcohol with some form of chemical influence…now today a lot of those people are gone, and some of us only have fragmented memories of a time like no other. Sex, drugs, rock and roll, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger now in their 80’s…so…it was and is a time to remember. Yes, took us to a new level, and with no internet, no social media, guys trying to copy this…drove a few crazy…lol
On Yessongs Triple Live Album, Chris Squire lets Rick Wakeman in on the solo party, and Steve Howe somehow manages to take his lead outro, and magnify it EPICALLY. RIP Chris, and Alan
You have to watch and listen to them play Starship Trooper LIVE. I saw Yes in 1972, and I was on the floor about 5 feet away from the stage. The outro of this song was so incredible that we all felt like we were being lifted up toward the ceiling (yes, yes, I was under the influence) but Chris Squire soloed and then Rick Wakeman soloed and Steve Howell soloed and everybody was floating.
Watching music reactions for me is about seeing how many people out there really love the same music - and with YES, who wouldn't love this stuff? "Heart of the Sunrise" will melt your marshmallows...
The Yes Album is a cornerstone of my teen years. I wore this album out on my cheap strereo. I still know every note of this song. It is thrilling to see sophisticated folks love this.
@@steddie4514 Yes he is-some think it was crass, but I loved his RRHOF acceptance speech-I mean, crassness in rock, shock horror 🙄A good Brit accent can allow one to get away with a lot, lol. Plus, for all that I don't much hold with the RRHOF in the first place, I loved that it had to be chapping Jan Wenner's azz that an unabashed prog group got in, when he allegedly said that would happen over his dead body. I think the critics turned on prog (they mostly loved it, at first) because they couldn't be dismissive of men/music which they couldn't patronise, because these men were more talented in their little fingers than their would-be critics would ever be. They couldn't be built up and then dismissed like your run-of-the-mill "rock louts", because they were obviously musically educated far above their would-be critics. Not that I have anything against "rock louts" either, just as I have absolutely nothing against fiddle-playing "hillbillies". These men are musical geniuses. The would-be critics like to think that they can make or break artists-when the artists are obviously, undeniably masters of their instruments, the critics don't know what to say, because it's no longer just about some trend, or reaction, or fashion, or anything nebulous that the critics can pretend to discover or guide-they can't play with these guys. Stupid RRHOF-just the fact that they shut Bob Seger out for years undermines their credibility. They didn't make him, so they couldn't break him. Saw him in New Orleans in the early 80s-even at the time, I knew that was the best concert I'd ever seen and ever would see, and I've seen a few. Never saw an artist so generous with his time, talent, energy, everything.
I saw Yes live for the first time in 1970 and I was blown away. I remember back in the day, because of just what you guys were talking about, the changes in time signatures, and mood and tempo, the music of Yes was sometimes referred to "Orchestral Rock" or Symphonic Rock" because the different changes and the ebb and flow of the music was very similar to the different movements in a Symphony. One of my favorite bands for over 50 years now.
I saw them on the "Union Tour" when (I think all, or most) former members went on tour together. I've been to louder concerts but I never been to a concert that I "felt" the music like I did seeing YES . Specifically CHRIS SQUIRE's bass. It went right through my (chest) body! I never felt that before. It was a little overwhelming and it felt like a spiritual moment.
Love this band during this period especially. Depending on the day of the week and the season, my favourite album is The Yes Album, Fragile or Close to the Edge.
On your next listen, as the outro builds up, Bruford (drummer) plays more notes per measure on the kick (or bass) drum. At 8:20, or on your video at 10:33, listen as he plays 32nd notes, just before the guitar solo! Love that! Still one of my favorite Yes songs! 🎵❤️🎵 Debbie
Yes changed my musical world when I was 16. I loved (and still love) all kinds of music, but Yes seemed to speak directly to me. At that time, no other band did that.
I have ben a huge YES fan since 1974. I have seen them LIVE four times and the precision which they play with is even more amazing when they are on stage.
They were unique in their time. I can’t think of anyone that ever duplicated that sound. Several if not all of the members were classically trained. Still amazing.
Just one member in the the ‘classic’ or original line ups had any musical training. Rick Wakeman. And he joined after this album! Chris Squire sang as a schoolboy in a church choir, but had no musical training as such.
@@stephenmichael8837 You are welcome. It’s a common misconception, even amongst die-hard fans. Not sen then play that many times myself: maybe 5 or 6. First time was 69 with the original lineup (pre Time And A Word).
What I love about you two, is that you are very competent muscians and can give intelligent insights to the music I have teasured for more than a half century. If I had two grandsons I would pick the two of you 🙂
Rush got their inspiration to go 'prog' from hearing these guys start it all off. Amazing skills and music. You'll never regret any of the first albums.
I love your reactions Guys - honest and suitably appreciative of the musical geniuses that made up YES!!! Starship Trooper is my favourite track, because it was the first one I really "got"! Musically, I think they've surpassed it in later songs...but that slow-build closing section - "Wurm" just drags me in, every time, and it's so cool listening to musicians who clearly loved composing and playing their music! Keep it going, Guys - there's still a ton of stuff to get through. :)
When musical people start listening to the classic Yes albums (1970 to about 1976) they quickly become converts, even if they never expected to dig progressive rock so much. Same happens a lot with early Genesis. I am so glad you guys are loving the early Yes. It's possessed of such beauty and complexity and also heart and soul.
The outro on this track is one of all-time favorites. I must say you guys are killing it with the reactions. Banger after Banger. Love it. I know you get a ton of requests, but please don't forget about Rush. You still haven't hit their most popular tune Spirit of the Radio. Great track with great lyrics.
What did you guys think of the drumming? I'm a drummer; I've been listening to this song for 40+ years, and I think Bruford's drumming is brilliant here.
I love that you’re exploring Yes!!! Watching their 70s live concerts is a mind blowing experience. Watching their mastery on their instruments and of course the vocals of Jon Davison is sublime. I’m subscribing because of your appreciation of this band, Pink Floyd, ELP and Led Zeppelin.❤️
Quite often these were different compositions written by different members of the band, which they then melded into one long song. Immense talent in every single band member made it all work somehow. Hearing the live versions of these songs off Yessongs takes it to an entirely new level. The groove is better and it swings more.
With some bands, you can't even tell if they even have a bass player. With YES, not only do know they have a bass player, most times he is an indispensable main driving force behind many songs, he is phenomenally talented.
Great Choice, Great Reaction. 👏👍👍 Yes songs are mystery, action, suspense, thriller movies. One Yes song is more of a journey than many artists' whole albums. Please react to "Your is No Disgrace" (anti-war), ""Perpetual Change", and "I've Seen All Good People" all from "The Yes Album". You two have refined "ears" and "tastes", so it's wonderful that you use some of your time and talent to 'reinvigorate' music from our youth. Thank You Both. Best Wishes, Guys. ☮
Just like l listened to The Who Live At Leeds, l would listen to Yes through my headphones panned to the left and be blown away by the bass and drums. That was around 1970 and l was just learning the bass guitar. That being said, l read that Chris Squire was influenced by John Entwistle so I knew l was in good company. They both inspired a new paradigm in the music industry or scene. Any type of bassist, it doesn’t matter what type of music you love, should take a lesson from Both of those guys. You shouldn’t care about what race, color or creed, as Dr. Martin Luther King says, just judge them based on their worth. Thank you for bringing us together! I love that.
This was their 3rd album. The first with Steve Howe (guitar) and last of the 70s albums with Tony Kaye (keys). The next two albums ("Fragile" and "Close to the Edge") was my favorite Yes lineup.
As was already mentioned, Steve Howe was the only guitarist here, just multi-tracked. Mass credit to producer and engineer Eddy Offord for the mix and amazing sound of this album in 1971.
Hey fellas ! Imma big fan ! I catch all YALLs videos ! Look forward to them every day ! Imma 60 year old white dude from Mississippi ! And y’all are listening to the soundtracks OF OUR LIVES ! I love YALLs appreciation for that era ! ITS WHAT SETS YOU GUYS APART ! Get it up ! Lemme get back to this ! MY JAM ! In my 75 Monte Carlo !back in the day ! Much love fellas !
I experienced more than just music listening to Yes. When I first listened to this, people were travelling back and forth to the moon. I was 17ish and heavily into science fiction. For me, this is a space journey and the last movement (Yes were classically influenced), Würm, is a space ship returning home. A concentrated landing, I can hear the repport between the pilot and mission control as the chords repeat. Then at last a celebration. 🚀
I remember all of this music, I used to get off work at 11 pm, put my 8 trk tape in, light up a joint, and 40 minutes later, I was home in total bliss.
There is a great version of this song by Rick Wakeman, the former keyboard player for Yes, in his 'Live in Buenos Aires' concert. It includes great keyboard work by his son, Adam Wakeman, plus an amazing keyboard and guitar section at the end. Well worth checking out.
@@markoliver630 Yes opened for ELP on several dates in fall 1971. ELP were promoting Tarkus and Yes were returning to the U.S. for the 2nd time that year, this time with Wakeman. Fragile was already out in the U.K., but it wouldn't be released in the U.S. until Jan. '72, so Yes mostly played The Yes Album. Would've loved to have seen that.
What brings Dan and Yes fans together? Songs like this. Songs which have change ups and different timing signatures and different styles all melded in to one cohesive song/trip.
I think that also, both bands reward people who like to listen closely and interpret lyrics, and love great musicianship and compostion. Both bands have hooks to draw you in, and then a depth of artistry that rewards close attention. Great stuff.
I know exactly, for myself-instrumental virtuosity, first. I'm a sucker for it, admiring the dedication, the time put in, the blood sweat and tears it takes to get that good. That's one reason I love so many genres of music-there's virtuosity to be found in almost all of them. I love good composition-when they can also improvise just as well. Then with SD, I love that New York cynicism in the lyrics. With YES, it's 180 degrees opposite-love the quasi-spirituality of the lyrics-that is, when I can find any cohesive meaning at all. That's perfectly fine if I can't, YES is all about the sound.
Great catch with the little military marches that drummer Bill Bruford sprinkles throughout this epic song. There's always so much going on in any Yes song! It's a story told in lyric AND composition, and I glad that you guys are getting that! Not saying it's directly related but I believe the title and general theme of this song is influenced by the 1959 novel of the same name.
Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...
For sure! I love that on "Fragile", each member had their own song, then the ensemble tracks. IIRC, Wakeman had to do the Brahms variation because until he got out of his previous contract, he couldn't use his own music (or chose not to, for royalties reasons, I forget which). I think my favorite "solo" effort on Fragile is "Schindleria Praematurus" (The Fish). When my father was in the hospital right before he died, I would go to my car and listen to Fragile, and most often this track, repeatedly. I don't know why even now, but this track comforted me, helped me keep hold of myself for my dad.
The cool thing about this track is Chris Squire's tremolo bass... Thar warble gives the track a life it wouldn't have had if it were played straight. There's so many layers that work together though, you can find something different just about every time you hear it.
A little trivia - The last instrumental section of the song, known as "Wurm" was derived from parts of a song called "Nether Street" which guitarist Steve Howe had written for his previous band, Bodast. Though Chris' bass added took it up to 11.
This song is made for headphones. The phasing is fantastic.
… or a stereo with two good speakers.
THE BASS ON THIS SONG IS THE BEST RECORDED EVER
thanks guys tu nmake us listen this song... I grew with them but it was a lionh time without listening it. GREAT GREAT GREAT SONG EVER
Best quote ever..."after this you just have to go pawn your bass" epic.
How do you even begin to write a song like this? These guys are musical geniuses!!
A lot of collaboration, some pre-existing melodies or lyrics, a lot of improvisation in the studio, then clever cutting and splicing of the master tape. Then rehearse even more as they learn how to play it live!
Although a lot of Yes compositions utilise some classical forms, they differ mainly in that there are not the work of one creative mind. The first example of ‘progressive’ composition, where every party is solely composed (and played in the studio recording) by an individual, is probably by the then 19 year old Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells.
It’s definitely a journey. Not just a destination.
"We used to decommercialize music quite often. Purposely. Don’t repeat that chorus. That’s what pop bands do. So basically we had our own method." - Steve Howe
“Steve brought in the third section ‘Wurm,’ which was something that Steve had written. Combined with the sections that Jon and myself wrote for that song, it made it a really interesting song. The more people you have writing usually the better things are.” - Chris Squire
@@bf99ls Love the Tubular Bells shout-out. I've watched the BBC recording of it being played live, complete, with a slew of great musicians. I never fidget once in spite of the length-with every note, I can't wait to hear the next one. What a flourishing era of music this was, so much talent, just everywhere you turned!
@@MelanieAF "Tubular Bells"......sigh......
Their music is on it's own level and it is way up there. Heart of the Sunrise, next please.
Agreed
@@PaulHilburger AGREED ..(I saw then Detroit 1976 "GATES OF DELIRIAM" !!
Yes, please!!
If there was ever a band sent from the heavens to bring beauty to mankind it's surely YES 💚
Well put, Sir!
the harder you listen the better it gets !!!
Got me through my cancer. Heaven sent.
@@EvilSean62. Been listening to this band called YES since 1970. Surely always at the top for me. Yours is one of the better attempts to explain YES music to those who’d say …’I don’t get it!’
I put this on my new stereo equipment in 75' and thought i was gonna blow the ceiling off.Unbelievable song! Try the live version with orchestra.
I got to see Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth 36 times over 40yrs their shows were a journey with the divine. 🙏🍁
😎
❤❤❤ a spiritual journey and yet so earthy too. A super-rare combination.
One guitar player, Steve Howe. Genius.
"Speak to me of Summer..." This is my youth soundtrack right here. Yes came into their own with this album. Flawless from start to finish.
I was thinking the same as I listened. Those two verses describe and accompany my fondest high school memories. Peace, brother.
This was Yes's breakout album in 1971, and this song in particular turned a LOT of heads. It was unlike anything anyone had heard before. YES would just go on to turn heads over and over again.
Loving your reactions to their music.
I wish I had a dime for every time I've heard this song. And I'm still not tired of it
Listening to an entire Yes album is like taking a journey. Rock on.
Its a joy to watch you guys hear these masterpieces for the first time. Peace, all 💕
Sneakily one of my top Yes songs ever. Just brilliant. That last part with the strumming electric with the effects, then the bass coming in, the drums, then that solo at the end. F****** goosebumps every time. Can't tell you how many hundreds of times I probably listened to this throughout my life, especially HS/College days with the lights out and headphones on while puffing on a little something, lol. Fantastic album. Thanks fellas.
One of my favorite outros ever
My favorite progressive rock band and one of my favorite tunes. They are the pinnacle of which so many others have attempted to achieve!
Imagine seeing this live and your body is just shaking from all the bass. I loved every second of it.
Steve Howe is one of the premier guitarists that nobody talks about. You can hear it all over this song. Blending
acoustic with electric. Clean at times and also experimenting with effects. Definitely more rewarding on each listen.
Steve Howe was guitar player mag player of the year 5 years in a row during this period.
@@markoliver630 Good, he deserved it. I think he's only underrated because of the prodigious talent of the other members of Yes. But yeah....superb, even divine talent.
After 53 years a fan it boggles my mind how many bestest lists I’ve seen that Howe never makes, that is until like 75 of 100.
WTF!! 74 better guitarists than Steve Howe? Me thinks not!!
So back in the 70’s sitting around a monster stereo, dozen or so or more people drinking alcohol with some form of chemical influence…now today a lot of those people are gone, and some of us only have fragmented memories of a time like no other. Sex, drugs, rock and roll, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger now in their 80’s…so…it was and is a time to remember. Yes, took us to a new level, and with no internet, no social media, guys trying to copy this…drove a few crazy…lol
HEART OF THE SUNRISE.
Ohhh...YES...😉
You guys are RERUNNING all my growing up songs--the best!--thank you!
On Yessongs Triple Live Album, Chris Squire lets Rick Wakeman in on the solo party, and Steve Howe somehow manages to take his lead outro, and magnify it EPICALLY. RIP Chris, and Alan
Well, here it is! ruclips.net/video/9NgkCJaAseM/видео.html
THE FISH!!!One of the best bass solo of all time.
Yes songs was the first album I bought/ In the early 70's..and still have it.
You have to watch and listen to them play Starship Trooper LIVE. I saw Yes in 1972, and I was on the floor about 5 feet away from the stage. The outro of this song was so incredible that we all felt like we were being lifted up toward the ceiling (yes, yes, I was under the influence) but Chris Squire soloed and then Rick Wakeman soloed and Steve Howell soloed and everybody was floating.
This whole album is so dope. Probably my favorite Yes album. There’s just something kind of blech about someone who doesn’t like Yes.
Chris Squire is always THE SHIT. no matter what, but i really like the reverb on his bass on this song. super fast wave. sounds great
Some of the finest here guys. The musicality of YES is untouchable.
Loving the reactions! Yours is no Disgrace is an awesome song.
Watching music reactions for me is about seeing how many people out there really love the same music - and with YES, who wouldn't love this stuff? "Heart of the Sunrise" will melt your marshmallows...
Every SOCAL kid had a YES poster in the 70s… in some weird way they are the goats .. humblingly awesome
The Yes Album is a cornerstone of my teen years. I wore this album out on my cheap strereo. I still know every note of this song. It is thrilling to see sophisticated folks love this.
And to think these guys were all in their 20s, none with formal training besides Rick Wakeman. True musicians!
Wakeman joined them on their next album, Fragile.🙂
Wakeman a keyboard genius and very funny man 👍
@@steddie4514 Yes he is-some think it was crass, but I loved his RRHOF acceptance speech-I mean, crassness in rock, shock horror 🙄A good Brit accent can allow one to get away with a lot, lol. Plus, for all that I don't much hold with the RRHOF in the first place, I loved that it had to be chapping Jan Wenner's azz that an unabashed prog group got in, when he allegedly said that would happen over his dead body. I think the critics turned on prog (they mostly loved it, at first) because they couldn't be dismissive of men/music which they couldn't patronise, because these men were more talented in their little fingers than their would-be critics would ever be. They couldn't be built up and then dismissed like your run-of-the-mill "rock louts", because they were obviously musically educated far above their would-be critics. Not that I have anything against "rock louts" either, just as I have absolutely nothing against fiddle-playing "hillbillies". These men are musical geniuses. The would-be critics like to think that they can make or break artists-when the artists are obviously, undeniably masters of their instruments, the critics don't know what to say, because it's no longer just about some trend, or reaction, or fashion, or anything nebulous that the critics can pretend to discover or guide-they can't play with these guys.
Stupid RRHOF-just the fact that they shut Bob Seger out for years undermines their credibility. They didn't make him, so they couldn't break him. Saw him in New Orleans in the early 80s-even at the time, I knew that was the best concert I'd ever seen and ever would see, and I've seen a few. Never saw an artist so generous with his time, talent, energy, everything.
Same guitarist. Steve Howe. Tracking right and left on the leads on the Outro.
Guys. The entire album is excellent.
When you listen to Yes, it’s not just a song but a composition!!! So good!
A brother turned me onto this band with The Gates of Delirium…that was 1975, we were in the USAF….blew me away…been a fan since!
I saw Yes live for the first time in 1970 and I was blown away. I remember back in the day, because of just what you guys were talking about, the changes in time signatures, and mood and tempo, the music of Yes was sometimes referred to "Orchestral Rock" or Symphonic Rock" because the different changes and the ebb and flow of the music was very similar to the different movements in a Symphony. One of my favorite bands for over 50 years now.
What I love about Yes is they take you on a journey. Great headphone music as you sit in your room with black lights on and incense burning 😎
My favorite by them
YES were in another magical dimension of sound creation and sonic emotion. 1 guitarist acting as 2
It’s a deep deep rabbit hole. Enjoy!
I saw them on the "Union Tour" when (I think all, or most) former members went on tour together.
I've been to louder concerts but I never been to a concert that I "felt" the music like I did seeing YES .
Specifically CHRIS SQUIRE's bass. It went right through my (chest) body! I never felt that before. It was a little overwhelming and it felt like a spiritual moment.
I'd forgotten just how much of a physical rumble that bass had live. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes, they should do some of the Union live concert video, amazing how they integrate everyone, great mix for live!
The interaction of the Bass player and the Drummer's is magical
Love this band during this period especially. Depending on the day of the week and the season, my favourite album is The Yes Album, Fragile or Close to the Edge.
Those 3 albums the YES Album, Fragile & Close to the edge are the foundation of YES.
You just listed the trifecta of pure YES perfection!
The pressure and intensity build-up in the last part is my all-time favorite outro of a song. It's brilliant!
On your next listen, as the outro builds up, Bruford (drummer) plays more notes per measure on the kick (or bass) drum. At 8:20, or on your video at 10:33, listen as he plays 32nd notes, just before the guitar solo! Love that!
Still one of my favorite Yes songs!
🎵❤️🎵 Debbie
Yes changed my musical world when I was 16. I loved (and still love) all kinds of music, but Yes seemed to speak directly to me. At that time, no other band did that.
About 10 times live. Late 70s to 90s. Always incredible musicianship
The live versions of this song are out of this world.
1978 In the Round especially.
@@bookhouseboy280 This version is pretty good, fairly recent, but unsure which show's it's taken from. ruclips.net/video/y3AQXtqY0Es/видео.html
I highly suggest live version "live in lugano 2004"
@@bookhouseboy280 It's a crime the BBC Wembley Arena recording was never officially released.
All of these guys were in their early 20's, simply amazing.
I have ben a huge YES fan since 1974. I have seen them LIVE four times and the precision which they play with is even more amazing when they are on stage.
1970..I am 11 years old..lying at night with lights off ..listening to two bookshelf speakers next to my ears ..my first "J" !!
When Chris was still with us this was usually the last song, and he would wind up like a softball pitcher. Twas awesome
The ”refrain” at 2:50 and the ”follooooow” after the acoustic part hits me every time!
“That was amazing 52 seconds of music”!!! No doubt!
What a great vocal too!
They were unique in their time. I can’t think of anyone that ever duplicated that sound.
Several if not all of the members were classically trained.
Still amazing.
Just one member in the the ‘classic’ or original line ups had any musical training. Rick Wakeman. And he joined after this album!
Chris Squire sang as a schoolboy in a church choir, but had no musical training as such.
Thanks for the information. Appreciate that.
@@bf99ls thanks for the info
@@stephenmichael8837
You are welcome. It’s a common misconception, even amongst die-hard fans. Not sen then play that many times myself: maybe 5 or 6. First time was 69 with the original lineup (pre Time And A Word).
Steve Howe is self taught
Jon Anderson is self taught
Chris Squire is self taught but he was a church choir boy until they asked him to leave.
What I love about you two, is that you are very competent muscians and can give intelligent insights to the music I have teasured for more than a half century. If I had two grandsons I would pick the two of you 🙂
I love how you guys are digging on Yes.
Rush got their inspiration to go 'prog' from hearing these guys start it all off. Amazing skills and music. You'll never regret any of the first albums.
I love your reactions Guys - honest and suitably appreciative of the musical geniuses that made up YES!!! Starship Trooper is my favourite track, because it was the first one I really "got"! Musically, I think they've surpassed it in later songs...but that slow-build closing section - "Wurm" just drags me in, every time, and it's so cool listening to musicians who clearly loved composing and playing their music! Keep it going, Guys - there's still a ton of stuff to get through. :)
Been listening to YES since the 70s threw newspapers at 5 a.m. listening great music
When musical people start listening to the classic Yes albums (1970 to about 1976) they quickly become converts, even if they never expected to dig progressive rock so much. Same happens a lot with early Genesis. I am so glad you guys are loving the early Yes. It's possessed of such beauty and complexity and also heart and soul.
The outro on this track is one of all-time favorites. I must say you guys are killing it with the reactions. Banger after Banger. Love it. I know you get a ton of requests, but please don't forget about Rush. You still haven't hit their most popular tune Spirit of the Radio. Great track with great lyrics.
We’ve got some Rush coming for sure.
An excellent way to start this Saturday 👍 tasty drums, fat bass, vocals, just outstanding all around
A beautiful definition of the music of the band YES is to say that it is a beautiful and complex sound tapestry.
What did you guys think of the drumming? I'm a drummer; I've been listening to this song for 40+ years, and I think Bruford's drumming is brilliant here.
Bruford was always their best drummer. Never the same after he left
I thought it was fantastic, and like how they mixed the relatively sparse drumming forward.
I love love love Bill Bruford's drumming-not the stereotypical rock drummer, so much finesse
One of my all time fav drummer's he was incredible
I love that you’re exploring Yes!!! Watching their 70s live concerts is a mind blowing experience. Watching their mastery on their instruments and of course the vocals of Jon Davison is sublime. I’m subscribing because of your appreciation of this band, Pink Floyd, ELP and Led Zeppelin.❤️
Uh...Not taking away from the current guy, but surely you actually meant Jon Anderson!
@@fredrickmaynor6304 yes, thanks for the correction. I meant Jon Anderson!
Quite often these were different compositions written by different members of the band, which they then melded into one long song. Immense talent in every single band member made it all work somehow. Hearing the live versions of these songs off Yessongs takes it to an entirely new level. The groove is better and it swings more.
With some bands, you can't even tell if they even have a bass player. With YES, not only do know they have a bass player, most times he is an indispensable main driving force behind many songs, he is phenomenally talented.
My fav Yes song. Seeing them in concert just put me in a trance.
My all time favourite. Scott Bournemouth Dorset England.
I have seen them LIVE 4x. They are amazing! They play it that clean and tight LIVE too!
Great Choice, Great Reaction. 👏👍👍 Yes songs are mystery, action, suspense, thriller movies. One Yes song is more of a journey than many artists' whole albums. Please react to "Your is No Disgrace" (anti-war), ""Perpetual Change", and "I've Seen All Good People" all from "The Yes Album". You two have refined "ears" and "tastes", so it's wonderful that you use some of your time and talent to 'reinvigorate' music from our youth. Thank You Both.
Best Wishes, Guys. ☮
snakeinthegrass. Wouldn’t it have been amazing to be in the studio when they created any of their music. Phenomenal.
Just like l listened to The Who Live At Leeds, l would listen to Yes through my headphones panned to the left and be blown away by the bass and drums. That was around 1970 and l was just learning the bass guitar.
That being said, l read that Chris Squire was influenced by John Entwistle so I knew l was in good company.
They both inspired a new paradigm in the music industry or scene.
Any type of bassist, it doesn’t matter what type of music you love, should take a lesson from Both of those guys.
You shouldn’t care about what race, color or creed, as Dr. Martin Luther King says, just judge them based on their worth.
Thank you for bringing us together!
I love that.
Chris Squire (bass player) is...da...GOAT!!
(R.I.P My Brother!)
Best band, ever. Period.
This was their 3rd album. The first with Steve Howe (guitar) and last of the 70s albums with Tony Kaye (keys). The next two albums ("Fragile" and "Close to the Edge") was my favorite Yes lineup.
Saw them open for Jethro Tull in the early 70s. Hard to believe I only paid $5 for that concert.
They should react THICK AS A BRICK (saw Tull Detroit, 1976) ... DAMN I am OLD!!! ... LOL!!
So true -- 52 seconds of Yes and you know how good they are. And what is about to come.
As was already mentioned, Steve Howe was the only guitarist here, just multi-tracked.
Mass credit to producer and engineer Eddy Offord for the mix and amazing sound of this album in 1971.
"yours is no disgrace" is my favorite masterpiece from yes...and they have a bunch!
Hey fellas ! Imma big fan ! I catch all YALLs videos ! Look forward to them every day ! Imma 60 year old white dude from Mississippi ! And y’all are listening to the soundtracks OF OUR LIVES ! I love YALLs appreciation for that era ! ITS WHAT SETS YOU GUYS APART ! Get it up !
Lemme get back to this ! MY JAM ! In my 75 Monte Carlo !back in the day ! Much love fellas !
RIP Chris Squire on bass
I experienced more than just music listening to Yes. When I first listened to this, people were travelling back and forth to the moon. I was 17ish and heavily into science fiction. For me, this is a space journey and the last movement (Yes were classically influenced), Würm, is a space ship returning home. A concentrated landing, I can hear the repport between the pilot and mission control as the chords repeat. Then at last a celebration. 🚀
You thought they were going right and they went left, what a great suprise
I remember all of this music, I used to get off work at 11 pm, put my 8 trk tape in, light up a joint, and 40 minutes later, I was home in total bliss.
There is a great version of this song by Rick Wakeman, the former keyboard player for Yes, in his 'Live in Buenos Aires' concert. It includes great keyboard work by his son, Adam Wakeman, plus an amazing keyboard and guitar section at the end. Well worth checking out.
Like Rush all the members of Yes are masters of their instruments. ELP also comes to mind. What an era
During the early 70’s I always wanted YES and ELP to tour together. Imagine the possibilities.
@@markoliver630 Yes opened for ELP on several dates in fall 1971. ELP were promoting Tarkus and Yes were returning to the U.S. for the 2nd time that year, this time with Wakeman. Fragile was already out in the U.K., but it wouldn't be released in the U.S. until Jan. '72, so Yes mostly played The Yes Album. Would've loved to have seen that.
@@markoliver630 🤯🤯
There's some classic bands that don't have many "tribute bands" now, and it's a for a reason ;) Queen, Yes, ELP come to mind...
What brings Dan and Yes fans together? Songs like this. Songs which have change ups and different timing signatures and different styles all melded in to one cohesive song/trip.
The Dan/Yes Connection. It’s real and it is the core of my musical identity.
Agreed it took me 50 years but I finally got to those 2 being my favorite bands.
I think that also, both bands reward people who like to listen closely and interpret lyrics, and love great musicianship and compostion. Both bands have hooks to draw you in, and then a depth of artistry that rewards close attention. Great stuff.
Steely Dan is a masterclass in song construction meanwhile Yes is a masterclass in painting with music.
I know exactly, for myself-instrumental virtuosity, first. I'm a sucker for it, admiring the dedication, the time put in, the blood sweat and tears it takes to get that good. That's one reason I love so many genres of music-there's virtuosity to be found in almost all of them. I love good composition-when they can also improvise just as well. Then with SD, I love that New York cynicism in the lyrics. With YES, it's 180 degrees opposite-love the quasi-spirituality of the lyrics-that is, when I can find any cohesive meaning at all. That's perfectly fine if I can't, YES is all about the sound.
Great catch with the little military marches that drummer Bill Bruford sprinkles throughout this epic song. There's always so much going on in any Yes song! It's a story told in lyric AND composition, and I glad that you guys are getting that! Not saying it's directly related but I believe the title and general theme of this song is influenced by the 1959 novel of the same name.
Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...Finish the Fragile Album...
For sure! I love that on "Fragile", each member had their own song, then the ensemble tracks. IIRC, Wakeman had to do the Brahms variation because until he got out of his previous contract, he couldn't use his own music (or chose not to, for royalties reasons, I forget which). I think my favorite "solo" effort on Fragile is "Schindleria Praematurus" (The Fish). When my father was in the hospital right before he died, I would go to my car and listen to Fragile, and most often this track, repeatedly. I don't know why even now, but this track comforted me, helped me keep hold of myself for my dad.
This is my all-time favorite individual Yes song, second favorite Yes album.
The cool thing about this track is Chris Squire's tremolo bass... Thar warble gives the track a life it wouldn't have had if it were played straight. There's so many layers that work together though, you can find something different just about every time you hear it.
❤️. Yes never disappoints. If you want hard check out the album 90125 - City Of Love. ☮️❤️
Great reaction...you guys get it
I was waiting for you boys to play this.
That build up at the end and then Steve Howe smashes it.
Great review
Thank you.
A little trivia - The last instrumental section of the song, known as "Wurm" was derived from parts of a song called "Nether Street" which guitarist Steve Howe had written for his previous band, Bodast. Though Chris' bass added took it up to 11.
What a journey! Fun to go back in time and listen and share with you. Tip: Discover early Genesis, progress forward. You'll be amazed.