You are not just listening to a new song. You are listening to a whole new style of music that you aren't used to hearing. This is not dance music. It is progressive rock at its best. You should listen to more and you will hear why these guys are so well-respected as musicians.
Ladies and gentlemen, Chris Squire and Yes, the greatest show on earth. Love your reactions. A song called Roundabout would be a good second journey with the brilliance of YES ✨️🎶🙏🎶✨️.
"And You And I' is an epic song by them. It's magical. Yes was always the most creative amongst 70's prog bands, and their musicianship is out of this world. Chris Squire (bassist) was always the engine of the band
What a super song to start your "Yes" journey on. I really loved your imediate song reactions while the song was still on. This is one of the most amazing bands you will ever hear.
I knew it! As soon as I heard your voices/accents, I knew you must be Lebanese! Lebanon was my childhood home (late 1960s - the first year of the war. 😥). The first time I heard this song - an all time favorite - I was in Beirut. So anyway, I'm so happy you liked it and I'm so glad I found you two! Keep on rocking! Sahtain!
Ohhhh YESSSSSS !!! Love your reactions and I've been waiting and hoping you'd react to YES. There is NO ONE like them. Fantastic musicians every one of them. I suggest you not attempt to make sense of the lyrics. Whether true or not, someone stated that Jon Anderson uses his vocals as an instrument (sounds right to me). I'm 70 years old and this is my favorite band for about 52 years and counting, Led Zeppelin at the number 2 spot. Please go way down this rabbit hole. Thanks!!😊
The first time I heard Yes , in 1970 I knew I was finally hearing the music I had always been waiting for. All this time later , nothing has changed. My favourite band.Ever.
I subscribe to any and all reactors who like Yes. You remind me of my first reactions to their music from that magical decade. The music still sounds fresh after 54 years, even if I'm not...For me tears still flow freely listening to many of their symphonic epics - Awaken, And You and I, Wonderous Stories, Close to the Edge, Gates of Delirium, Heart of the Sunrise. The lyrics are hard to decipher but the effort can be worthwhile - or not. The message comes through emotionally, not literally. More Yes please!
As far as interpreting the lyrics, I find that Perpetual Change has the most accessible message of their huge repertoire. A warning against humanity’s growing technological hubris. “And there you are, saying we have the moon so now the stars, when all we see is near-disaster gazing down on you and me…” A clear, direct reference to the Apollo missions, which were ongoing at the time the song was written. Other than that… yeah. Mostly up to individual interpretation. Cheers!
Congratulations. You have found your way to YES. In your life, you will never hear another bass-player to equal Chis Squire, a drummer like Bill Brufford, a guitarist like Steve Howe (who was in a later and permanent incarnation of Yes), a keyboard GENIUS like Rick Wakeman or a singer of the calliber of Jon Anderson. And let's just talk about Jon Anderson's SONGWRITING. Eventually, in a couple of weeks, you will be ready for the prog masterpiece. Close To the Edge. For now. you are both excellent listeners. You really get it.
Relayer is equally as epic as Close To The Edge! Sound chaser is my go to when I’m needing a YES fix. The late 1960’s and 1970’s had so much great music I just can’t drill down on any one band!!
I saw Yes 5 times between 72 and 2003 simply because I couldn't get enough. They were all masters at their craft and will forever be embedded in my prog rock memory. Great reaction ❤️
@@JoeandAngie I had the good fortune to be invited to spend the afternoon with Chris at his friends house when they were reforming The Syn in 2004. I got to wear his Rickenbacker for a minute. Couldn't think of one question to ask him 🙈. I thought of so many afterwards. 🤷
I am an old geezer enjoying listening to you praise the soundtract to my youth. I can live vicarriously thr ough your reactions and remember days of future past...."roundabout and yours is no disgrace" reaction may just send me back to those halcyon times......keep up the good work, It's keeping me alive.......
While you've been freaking out over Zeppelin, Atlantic Records labelmates Yes were developing their sound in a rather different way. With influences that ranged from jazz to country music to television themes, they worked often by stitching together ideas by the different members of the group. And, as pioneers in 'progressive rock', it wasn't too long before those ideas were stretching songs longer and longer - till sometimes there were only three tracks on an album! This is from their third release, cunningly named 'The Yes Album' and I think the standout feature is probably Chris Squire's constantly shifting bass-line, over which everything else is happening.
Thanks for reaction. These gents, especially Jon, have a mainline to my heart and soul. I adore them. Quite tumultuous lineup changes. Stay in 70's Yes era. My suggestion would be album version Roundabout, and Yours is No Disgrace, then if still enjoy, rabbit hole is wide. Lol
You mention that it was like a 'video game', many years later in the late 90s Yes actually composed music for a videogame called 'Homeworld' with the song appearing on 'The Ladder' album.
The off-beat rythym is basically a staple of their music that I didn't appreciate when I first heard it. They have become one of my favorite bands. "Roundabout" is one of their earliest commerciall successes and got a lot of radio play which brought them into a mainstream audience.
Yes, one of two of the best talented group of musicians putting out music beyond the times they were living in. Absolutely beyond talent. They experimented all the time. And to this day, their music still is relevant. Just amazing
One of the best 5 bands I’ve ever heard - both recorded & live - in my 66 years on earth. Yes is meant for mind traveling. It’s not pop, with quick and easy songs. It’s rock, but constructed like classical, with movements and sections… all revolving around a concept or idea. Try ‘Roundabout’ next… it will draw you in. So many classic songs & albums… some so great they’ve been known to bring tears. I hope you’ll get to the point you can enjoy them like I have for 50+ years! Oh, and BTW… Jon Anderson’s lyrics are often indecipherable… and he has said he sometimes writes words and phrases that just sound good with the music, or have a certain flow. Have fun!
As a youth in the 70's, this band blew me away and this still sounds fresh and exciting today. Also, I love the flange and panning effect they used in this track. Incredible musicianship and production
Keep going with Yes. I'm sure you'll find a lot to astonish. They hit a zenith at the end of 70's, reinvented themselves, and kept going. You would do well to progress with them roughly chronologically.
Steve Howe wasn't as famous as many of the rock "guitar gods", but he was exceptionally good, listen to the song "Clap" from this album for an amazing solo acoustic guitar instrumental
Yes gave wonderful live show that included an outstanding light show. The offbeat drumming is about the time signature of the composition which varies throughout the record.
Bassist Chris Squire really stands out here, His bass lines are constructed from a very classical composition approach. Chris Squire, the main harmony singer behind Jon Anderson is a classically trained in chorale music as well. Yes, the Godfathers of Progressive Rock that mixes classical composition, Jazz and Rock. Major influences on later bands such as Rush, Dream Theatre, Nightwish etc.
My favourite group ever, after I discovered them in the early 1970''s. Apart from Chris Squires amazing bass playing style, listen out for his harmonies with Jon Anderson, their voices blend seamlessly and you might think it is over dubs but it's not. Also 'Yes" lyrics tend to be a bit obscure, so don't try to understand them, just enjoys them like you would another instrument. As others have said stick to their first half a dozen albums to start off with. Last Enjoy the journey and the musical landscapes their music creates. Last of all their live performances are a wonder to behold.
My favorite song and band of all time. Incredible musicians across the board. They are considered the kings of Prog Rock. Some other great songs by Yes include Yours is No Disgrace, I’ve Seen All Good People, Roundabout, and South Side of the Sky. Many more.
This song is an excellent example of the original wave of progressive rock, which featured bands like Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. One of the main features of this genre was incorporating classical music conventions into rock songs, including the building blocks of "movements" which are separate musical sections that vary in sound and style, but ultimately create a full symphony. "I've Seen All Good People", also from this album, is another good example of building a song out of separate movements. And both of them rock!
The best band ever. I'm glad you discover this band. You started with a nice and easy song. I hope you get forward with them. Lots of incredible music here. All the best to you.
Great reaction! I loved seeing your surprise at all the different transitions, and melodies within the song. I liked when you said : “it feels like in a video game” hahahaha I laffed! Thanks!
HI i have just discovered your chanel and the pure joy of finding someone who is about to discover YES for the first time (what a find ) i love you , i am old (very) but i have loved yes from 1968 not a week goes by when i do not listen to them, the music they produced is pure perfection and just as relevant today and like mozart will be just as fresh in a thousand years , thank you so much.
I so enjoy watching you two experience the music I listened to as a teenager in the mid 70's (and of corse continue to do so). Vocalists Jon Anderson of Yes and Robert Plant are such a part of my young life. I would also like to say that as a couple, you guys are adorable. Thanks for your efforts.
Oh dear! Whatever music you listen to from now on - will never be the same. The effect of 'Yes' is everlasting - don't bother trying to decipher Jon's vocals, he uses his voice as an additional instrumental layer at times. Many other tracks are waiting for you to discover - one step at a time guys! Great reaction channel by the way!
Being a YES fan since this album was released try Roundabout next then jump into the deep end with the greatest prog rock song of all time. “Close To The Edge”
YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. I just subscribed. I subscribe to anyone who reacts to them as will many other YES fans so keep them coming. Loads of greats including "Roundabout", "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
@@aprilstewart5929 Nope. That's Steve at the top left, on the cover, next to Chris Squire. Tony Kaye left next, and Rick Wakeman came in to play keyboards on Fragile, Close to the Edge, and Tales from Topographic Oceans. The band has been a revolving door of personnel over the years. Bruford was probably the best drummer, but left for King Crimson before the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour. Wakeman had several stints with the band. Howe was on and off again. Anderson was on and off again. And on it went...
One of the heroes of early Yes albums and ELP as well, is the sound engineer Eddie Offord. ELP even wrote a song for him called "Are you ready, Eddie?"
The build in this song has always blown me away....Roundabout from "Fragile" should be your next Yes tune...IMHO, the two best songs they ever recorded...they really are an incredible band...thanks for the reaction as always...!! Love the Zeppelin t-shirt...rock on!!
I went to a YES concert in the early 80's and around 7 mins into this video is the riff where they played that for it felt like 30 mins and I was lost in that moment. I have to also mention the drummer played a solo that was out of this world. That concert changed my life. Thank you for watching it!
Part II 😁 So the Guitar player is actually Steve Howe on this album forward. Peter was on the first two albums; YES and TIME AND A WORD and then Steve Howe on THE YES ALBUM ☮️
YES!!! Yes you captured my attention!! You would do well to just do the whole album and THEN the album called FRAGILE!! Please keep me in your YES Prison! 😉 Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Studio version of "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Roundabout" would be a sensible next step. Yes, is not always easy listening, back in the early 1970s I would buy an album of theirs and have to listen to it say 10 times before I really liked it! I would probably be better and more appreciative quickly now. When it comes to lyrics, I think they are often phrases that sound good and fit the music. I dont think they are meant to be interpreted as words , John Anderson's voice shoud be thought of as an instrument ( just as Robert Plant uses his voice as an instrument at times). Great Reaction
One last comment: I recommend against jumping straight from this song to "Close to the Edge", which is considered by many Yes fans to be the band's greatest song. I think it's better to listen to several of their less lengthy songs first and get comfortable with their style, so that when you get to "Close to the Edge" you can fully appreciate it. Some good follow-ons to "Starship Trooper" would be (in chronological order of release) "I've Seen All Good People", "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Roundabout", "South Side of the Sky", "Long Distance Runaround", "Heart of the Sunrise", "And You and I", and "Siberian Khatru". You don't need to hear them all but I suggest you listen to at least three or four before hitting "Close to the Edge".
My favorite Prog Rock band! So many great songs in their catalog! Here's some more Yes you need to check out: "I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move, b. All Good People", "Roundabout", "Wonderous Stories", "Owner of a Lonely Heart", and "Changes".
Welcome to the world of YES, there is so much more, you have discovered what is the best in music. You won’t believe what is to come, enjoy and be amazed.
@@ryanr5319 They really need to -like everyone -start with a song for 2 from the first 2 albums and just"progress" thru the big gun albums..I would say that is right thru to TALK. After that- the odd good song.
Bill Bruford is essentially a jazz drummer doing fusion, I adore his sound! Have you done And You And I? And Homeworld actually was a computer game theme too.
I agree, but not yet please! Listen to some other Yes tracks first... get comfortable with their style... and you'll appreciate the genius of their masterpiece much more.
I've been listening to Yes for nearly fifty years, and I will probably listen to them to my grave. Their music is so well-written, so inspiring, so complex, I never get tired of it. For me, the band members are the best musicians/songwriters I've ever experienced. Love it. Yes!
Welcome to YES, That album is believed to be the first ever to be recorded using Dolby stereo equipment. Try listening to "Yours is no disgrace" with headphones on. in 1968 it blew our minds, trust me on this...
Dolby was noise reduction used to reduce tape hiss back then. The techniques you hear are simple panning of a mono signal back and forth from left to right channel, using a simple "panning" knob on the console. These days, you can automate that in Garage Band on a Mac.
@@williamburkholder769 Fairy nuff, dont spoil my childhood memories, yes it is a simple thing today but back then as a 14 year old it was magical, and so far as I know it hadnt been done before. Added to that unless one of your parents was a music nut stereo systems were far off in the future. and we did not have left to right channel just dear old mono.
I’m not sure which planet they came from but I wish more of them would visit. Get ready Couple Crib to have your whole perception of music turned upside down
Great band (saw them live at Reading Festival in 1975…). I would also recommend Roundabout. Close to the Edge is my favourite, but it’s very complex and needs repeated listening!
Glad you picked up on the brilliance of Chris Squire on bass! You really want to hear Chris stretch out check out “Heart of The Sunrise” from the “Fragile” album! You would be well served to listen to all of The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to The Edge albums! You’ll never be the same afterwards…😉
The ending part of this was written by the guitarist, Steve Howe, and was used by a group that he was in before Yes called Bodast. The original name was The Ghost Of Nether Street. It fits very well with this particular song. Yes has a huge catalog. Have fun.
I used to enjoy trying (and usually failing 😊) to predict when the next snare hit would fall. Progressive fans like music that surprises the brain. It does all make sense and hang together as a groove once you've heard it a few times. That's what gives the music depth and staying power. It intrigues and draws you into an immersive experience with multiple layers of attention and counterpoint. "Offbeat but seamless": exactly! You're right that the drums and bass playing is unique. It does grow on you.
Don't bother listening to the lyrics. Just hear them. John uses words that sound good first meaning is more secondary. He very much uses his voice from an instrument perspective rather than a story telling vocal. That is not to say there is no meaning behind the song, it's often spiritual in nature and requires the listener to apply their own meaning to it. .Perfect!
Love the reactions, subbed liked shared; Other Excellent Yes Songs.. Heart of the Sunrise, And You and I, Close To the Edge, Long Distance Runaround/Fish, Ritual/Nous Sommes du Soleil, Roundabout, Awaken, Gates of Delirium, South side of the Sky, Perpetual Change, Mood For a Day, Going for the One, Homeworld.
Finally you're going down the YES rabbit hole. "Yours Is No Disgrace" "Roundabout"
couldn't agree more great suggestions
And please don’t forget,” I’ve Seen All Good People!”
I concur....
Close to the Edge awaits! ❤❤❤
@@mattleppard1964 First part might be challenging first listen!
"And You and I" is a beautiful song
Absolute favorite
You are not just listening to a new song. You are listening to a whole new style of music that you aren't used to hearing. This is not dance music. It is progressive rock at its best. You should listen to more and you will hear why these guys are so well-respected as musicians.
Cerebral, also Dance song. It's only rock and roll.
Yes is one of the most legendary bands of all time.
This song is peak though. Anything else will be sub to this masterpiece
@@thebazhammer2610Heh. But "Starship Trooper" is only entry-level Yes.
I used to love to dance to this
Ladies and gentlemen, Chris Squire and Yes, the greatest show on earth. Love your reactions. A song called Roundabout would be a good second journey with the brilliance of YES ✨️🎶🙏🎶✨️.
Keep on listening to the first five Yes albums. You will be transported.
👍😎
"And You And I' is an epic song by them. It's magical. Yes was always the most creative amongst 70's prog bands, and their musicianship is out of this world. Chris Squire (bassist) was always the engine of the band
It’s YES, been listening to them since 1971, still get a buzz.
Like so many of their pieces a masterpiece.
An amazingly talented band. One of the best.
Have heard this track hundreds of times over the last 50 years and literally have goose bumps right now hearing it again. This is God's music 💚
What a super song to start your "Yes" journey on. I really loved your imediate song reactions while the song was still on. This is one of the most amazing bands you will ever hear.
Almost every member has been voted to be the best player of their instrument at one time or other.
I knew it! As soon as I heard your voices/accents, I knew you must be Lebanese! Lebanon was my childhood home (late 1960s - the first year of the war. 😥). The first time I heard this song - an all time favorite - I was in Beirut. So anyway, I'm so happy you liked it and I'm so glad I found you two! Keep on rocking! Sahtain!
Ohhhh YESSSSSS !!! Love your reactions and I've been waiting and hoping you'd react to YES. There is NO ONE like them. Fantastic musicians every one of them. I suggest you not attempt to make sense of the lyrics. Whether true or not, someone stated that Jon Anderson uses his vocals as an instrument (sounds right to me). I'm 70 years old and this is my favorite band for about 52 years and counting, Led Zeppelin at the number 2 spot. Please go way down this rabbit hole. Thanks!!😊
The first time I heard Yes , in 1970 I knew I was finally hearing the music I had always been waiting for. All this time later , nothing has changed. My favourite band.Ever.
Me to !
I subscribe to any and all reactors who like Yes. You remind me of my first reactions to their music from that magical decade. The music still sounds fresh after 54 years, even if I'm not...For me tears still flow freely listening to many of their symphonic epics - Awaken, And You and I, Wonderous Stories, Close to the Edge, Gates of Delirium, Heart of the Sunrise. The lyrics are hard to decipher but the effort can be worthwhile - or not. The message comes through emotionally, not literally. More Yes please!
As far as interpreting the lyrics, I find that Perpetual Change has the most accessible message of their huge repertoire. A warning against humanity’s growing technological hubris.
“And there you are, saying we have the moon so now the stars, when all we see is near-disaster gazing down on you and me…”
A clear, direct reference to the Apollo missions, which were ongoing at the time the song was written.
Other than that… yeah. Mostly up to individual interpretation. Cheers!
Congratulations. You have found your way to YES. In your life, you will never hear another bass-player to equal Chis Squire, a drummer like Bill Brufford, a guitarist like Steve Howe (who was in a later and permanent incarnation of Yes), a keyboard GENIUS like Rick Wakeman or a singer of the calliber of Jon Anderson. And let's just talk about Jon Anderson's SONGWRITING. Eventually, in a couple of weeks, you will be ready for the prog masterpiece. Close To the Edge. For now. you are both excellent listeners. You really get it.
on this album it's Tony Kaye on keyboards and Steve Howe was the guitarist, Rick Wakeman joined the band for Fragile, their next album
Relayer is equally as epic as Close To The Edge!
Sound chaser is my go to when I’m needing a YES fix.
The late 1960’s and 1970’s had so much great music I just can’t drill down on any one band!!
It's a pleasure watching the younger generation enjoying ,learning and experiencing new music 😊
I saw Yes 5 times between 72 and 2003 simply because I couldn't get enough. They were all masters at their craft and will forever be embedded in my prog rock memory. Great reaction ❤️
You want to hear one of the most iconic bass lines ever? Roundabout 1971. Check out that groove 🤗🤗🤗
Saw a Chris Squire bass lesson given by him years ago on YT. Pretty cool technique he used.
He, JPJ, Geddy are my faves.
@@JoeandAngie I had the good fortune to be invited to spend the afternoon with Chris at his friends house when they were reforming The Syn in 2004. I got to wear his Rickenbacker for a minute. Couldn't think of one question to ask him 🙈. I thought of so many afterwards. 🤷
@@JoeandAngie Well actually Geddy Lee has said he was very influenced by Squire`s style of bass playing.
I am an old geezer enjoying listening to you praise the soundtract to my youth. I can live vicarriously thr
ough your reactions and remember days of future past...."roundabout and yours is no disgrace" reaction may just send me back to those halcyon times......keep up the good work, It's keeping me alive.......
While you've been freaking out over Zeppelin, Atlantic Records labelmates Yes were developing their sound in a rather different way. With influences that ranged from jazz to country music to television themes, they worked often by stitching together ideas by the different members of the group. And, as pioneers in 'progressive rock', it wasn't too long before those ideas were stretching songs longer and longer - till sometimes there were only three tracks on an album! This is from their third release, cunningly named 'The Yes Album' and I think the standout feature is probably Chris Squire's constantly shifting bass-line, over which everything else is happening.
Thanks for reaction. These gents, especially Jon, have a mainline to my heart and soul. I adore them. Quite tumultuous lineup changes. Stay in 70's Yes era.
My suggestion would be album version Roundabout, and Yours is No Disgrace, then if still enjoy, rabbit hole is wide. Lol
Treat yourself to 80's and 90's YES too ... There's something for everyone.
You just listened to the greatest band that has graced this planet with the greatest voice in music.
You got that right!🤩
Couldn't agree more 💚
Facts ☘️
I CONCUR!!!
Nope but they were great
You mention that it was like a 'video game', many years later in the late 90s Yes actually composed music for a videogame called 'Homeworld' with the song appearing on 'The Ladder' album.
One of many great UK bands. Up there with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Beatles.
The off-beat rythym is basically a staple of their music that I didn't appreciate when I first heard it. They have become one of my favorite bands. "Roundabout" is one of their earliest commerciall successes and got a lot of radio play which brought them into a mainstream audience.
Yes, one of two of the best talented group of musicians putting out music beyond the times they were living in. Absolutely beyond talent. They experimented all the time. And to this day, their music still is relevant. Just amazing
One of the best 5 bands I’ve ever heard - both recorded & live - in my 66 years on earth.
Yes is meant for mind traveling. It’s not pop, with quick and easy songs.
It’s rock, but constructed like classical, with movements and sections… all revolving around a concept or idea.
Try ‘Roundabout’ next… it will draw you in.
So many classic songs & albums… some so great they’ve been known to bring tears.
I hope you’ll get to the point you can enjoy them like I have for 50+ years!
Oh, and BTW… Jon Anderson’s lyrics are often indecipherable… and he has said he sometimes writes words and phrases that just sound good with the music, or have a certain flow.
Have fun!
Roundabout, Yours Is No Disgrace, and And You And I are all great listens.
Yes is one of the pillars of Progressive Rock. It's an amazing journey if you chose to follow their music down the rabbit hole.
Keep on listening to the first five Yes albums. You will be transported.
As a youth in the 70's, this band blew me away and this still sounds fresh and exciting today. Also, I love the flange and panning effect they used in this track. Incredible musicianship and production
Keep going with Yes. I'm sure you'll find a lot to astonish. They hit a zenith at the end of 70's, reinvented themselves, and kept going. You would do well to progress with them roughly chronologically.
Steve Howe wasn't as famous as many of the rock "guitar gods", but he was exceptionally good, listen to the song "Clap" from this album for an amazing solo acoustic guitar instrumental
Yes gave wonderful live show that included an outstanding light show.
The offbeat drumming is about the time signature of the composition which varies throughout the record.
Bassist Chris Squire really stands out here, His bass lines are constructed from a very classical composition approach. Chris Squire, the main harmony singer behind Jon Anderson is a classically trained in chorale music as well. Yes, the Godfathers of Progressive Rock that mixes classical composition, Jazz and Rock. Major influences on later bands such as Rush, Dream Theatre, Nightwish etc.
This entire album is a 'must own'. Try 'Perpetual Change' next.
Awaken and Turn Of The Century will blow your minds
You need to hear “Roundabout,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” “And You and I,” and “Close to the Edge.”
I agree!!! 😄
My favourite group ever, after I discovered them in the early 1970''s. Apart from Chris Squires amazing bass playing style, listen out for his harmonies with Jon Anderson, their voices blend seamlessly and you might think it is over dubs but it's not. Also 'Yes" lyrics tend to be a bit obscure, so don't try to understand them, just enjoys them like you would another instrument. As others have said stick to their first half a dozen albums to start off with. Last Enjoy the journey and the musical landscapes their music creates. Last of all their live performances are a wonder to behold.
My favorite song and band of all time. Incredible musicians across the board. They are considered the kings of Prog Rock.
Some other great songs by Yes include Yours is No Disgrace, I’ve Seen All Good People, Roundabout, and South Side of the Sky. Many more.
This song is an excellent example of the original wave of progressive rock, which featured bands like Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis. One of the main features of this genre was incorporating classical music conventions into rock songs, including the building blocks of "movements" which are separate musical sections that vary in sound and style, but ultimately create a full symphony. "I've Seen All Good People", also from this album, is another good example of building a song out of separate movements. And both of them rock!
The next Yes song you guys need check out is "Heart of the Sunrise"
The best band ever. I'm glad you discover this band. You started with a nice and easy song. I hope you get forward with them. Lots of incredible music here. All the best to you.
Great reaction! I loved seeing your surprise at all the different transitions, and melodies within the song.
I liked when you said : “it feels like in a video game” hahahaha I laffed!
Thanks!
Throwing newspapers 5 am hear it am radio 1970s yup
HI i have just discovered your chanel and the pure joy of finding someone who is about to discover YES for the first time (what a find ) i love you , i am old (very) but i have loved yes from 1968 not a week goes by when i do not listen to them, the music they produced is pure perfection and just as relevant today and like mozart will be just as fresh in a thousand years , thank you so much.
Congratulations! You have just stumbled upon the greatest band ever created. Keep going...you'll be amazed!
I so enjoy watching you two experience the music I listened to as a teenager in the mid 70's (and of corse continue to do so). Vocalists Jon Anderson of Yes and Robert Plant are such a part of my young life. I would also like to say that as a couple, you guys are adorable. Thanks for your efforts.
Loved this album and had the good fortune to see Yes live in concert about 1971 in Dallas. Blown. Away. So unique.
Definitely second the recommendation to check out "Yours Is No Disgrace" from this album 🐱
Oh dear! Whatever music you listen to from now on - will never be the same. The effect of 'Yes' is everlasting - don't bother trying to decipher Jon's vocals, he uses his voice as an additional instrumental layer at times. Many other tracks are waiting for you to discover - one step at a time guys! Great reaction channel by the way!
This whole album is amazing. ~ This was a joy to watch. Seeing you both groove was fun.
Being a YES fan since this album was released try Roundabout next then jump into the deep end with the greatest prog rock song of all time. “Close To The Edge”
YES is the greatest progressive rock band in my opinion. I just subscribed. I subscribe to anyone who reacts to them as will many other YES fans so keep them coming. Loads of greats including "Roundabout", "Awaken", "The Gates of Delirium", "Close to the Edge", "And You and I", "Turn of the Century", "Starship Trooper", "Perpetual Change", "The Revealing Science of God", lots more.
Happy music is YES & YES is happy music.
Such amazing musicians. Really worth checking out as others say. Keeps you interested.
Steve Howe was the guitarist on this album. The best progressive rock band ever!
I think Peter Banks was.
@@aprilstewart5929 Nope. That's Steve at the top left, on the cover, next to Chris Squire. Tony Kaye left next, and Rick Wakeman came in to play keyboards on Fragile, Close to the Edge, and Tales from Topographic Oceans. The band has been a revolving door of personnel over the years. Bruford was probably the best drummer, but left for King Crimson before the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour. Wakeman had several stints with the band. Howe was on and off again. Anderson was on and off again. And on it went...
@@williamburkholder769 Huh. Well, knock me over with a g-string!
Nope but pretty good
Their best Roundabout !!!
One of the heroes of early Yes albums and ELP as well, is the sound engineer Eddie Offord. ELP even wrote a song for him called "Are you ready, Eddie?"
Absolutely!! Eddie was the man. So glad you mentioned him
They are the kings of offbeat and changing dynamics.
This song live is incredible. I have seen Yes 9 times and this is in my top 3 songs.
The build in this song has always blown me away....Roundabout from "Fragile" should be your next Yes tune...IMHO, the two best songs they ever recorded...they really are an incredible band...thanks for the reaction as always...!! Love the Zeppelin t-shirt...rock on!!
Thank you for this incredible recommendation Andy 🤘 we'll defo add the new songs you requested on our list for upcoming reactions! Appreciate it ❤️
Yes are the masters of musical transitions. Roundabout is a suggestion.
I went to a YES concert in the early 80's and around 7 mins into this video is the riff where they played that for it felt like 30 mins and I was lost in that moment. I have to also mention the drummer played a solo that was out of this world. That concert changed my life. Thank you for watching it!
Part II 😁 So the Guitar player is actually Steve Howe on this album forward. Peter was on the first two albums; YES and TIME AND A WORD and then Steve Howe on THE YES ALBUM ☮️
I love the first two albums
@@indierockyhockey Nice! Until a year ago I thought this was the first album. 🥴 Oh well. Until 5 years ago I thought Bad Co. Was American! ☮️
YES!!! Yes you captured my attention!! You would do well to just do the whole album and THEN the album called FRAGILE!! Please keep me in your YES Prison! 😉 Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
Studio version of "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Roundabout" would be a sensible next step. Yes, is not always easy listening, back in the early 1970s I would buy an album of theirs and have to listen to it say 10 times before I really liked it! I would probably be better and more appreciative quickly now.
When it comes to lyrics, I think they are often phrases that sound good and fit the music. I dont think they are meant to be interpreted as words , John Anderson's voice shoud be thought of as an instrument ( just as Robert Plant uses his voice as an instrument at times).
Great Reaction
This is one of my top three albums!❤ great memories great days of youth 👌🏻
YES❣️The greatest band on this or any other planet❣️🪐🪐🪐🛸🛸🛸👍😎
At least 214 times, eh! 👑
@@lesblatnyak5947 You know it 36!👍⭐️😎
hold on tight, you are at the start of a great journey......your new favourite band
Great reaction! Yes has lots of great music, looking forward to more.
One last comment: I recommend against jumping straight from this song to "Close to the Edge", which is considered by many Yes fans to be the band's greatest song. I think it's better to listen to several of their less lengthy songs first and get comfortable with their style, so that when you get to "Close to the Edge" you can fully appreciate it. Some good follow-ons to "Starship Trooper" would be (in chronological order of release) "I've Seen All Good People", "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Roundabout", "South Side of the Sky", "Long Distance Runaround", "Heart of the Sunrise", "And You and I", and "Siberian Khatru". You don't need to hear them all but I suggest you listen to at least three or four before hitting "Close to the Edge".
You NEED to list to "Close to the Edge"......probably the finest example of Progressive Rock!
It was soo cool to see you both enjoying this musical experience!
Such a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing this with us.
My favorite Prog Rock band! So many great songs in their catalog! Here's some more Yes you need to check out: "I've Seen All Good People: a. Your Move, b. All Good People", "Roundabout", "Wonderous Stories", "Owner of a Lonely Heart", and "Changes".
Yes “ in the round” 1978 Nassau Coliseum. My first concert !
Guys check out Yes, Close to the Edge. A masterpiece.
Back when this album came out we smoke a joint and kick back and listen to this song.
Welcome to the world of YES, there is so much more, you have discovered what is the best in music.
You won’t believe what is to come, enjoy and be amazed.
Both Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are big fan of Yes !
Complexity at its finest!!!
Try YES "Roundabout" and maybe "Close to the edge" They have done tons of stuff..
I would not touch CTTE until after a couple more. 😊
@@ryanr5319 They really need to -like everyone -start with a song for 2 from the first 2 albums and just"progress" thru the big gun albums..I would say that is right thru to TALK. After that- the odd good song.
Bill Bruford is essentially a jazz drummer doing fusion, I adore his sound!
Have you done And You And I? And Homeworld actually was a computer game theme too.
I love anyone that loves music as you do!
This is my favorite song by YES, but "Roundabout" is very close and probably their most popular
Beautiful girl knows how to groove
You should hear Close to the Edge
I agree, but not yet please! Listen to some other Yes tracks first... get comfortable with their style... and you'll appreciate the genius of their masterpiece much more.
I listened to Rush, Frampton, C,S,N,Y, The Beatles, Stones, Doors, Zeppelin, Floyd and YES in the 70's. All are great. YES is the greatest.
Listen to Chris Squire on bass. Talented soul. (rested). Brought so much to the band. Used a pedal board to add bass accent at the end of this song.
I've been listening to Yes for nearly fifty years, and I will probably listen to them to my grave. Their music is so well-written, so inspiring, so complex, I never get tired of it. For me, the band members are the best musicians/songwriters I've ever experienced. Love it. Yes!
Welcome to YES, That album is believed to be the first ever to be recorded using Dolby stereo equipment. Try listening to "Yours is no disgrace" with headphones on. in 1968 it blew our minds, trust me on this...
Dolby was noise reduction used to reduce tape hiss back then. The techniques you hear are simple panning of a mono signal back and forth from left to right channel, using a simple "panning" knob on the console. These days, you can automate that in Garage Band on a Mac.
@@williamburkholder769 Fairy nuff, dont spoil my childhood memories, yes it is a simple thing today but back then as a 14 year old it was magical, and so far as I know it hadnt been done before. Added to that unless one of your parents was a music nut stereo systems were far off in the future. and we did not have left to right channel just dear old mono.
I’m not sure which planet they came from but I wish more of them would visit. Get ready Couple Crib to have your whole perception of music turned upside down
Jon's a hobbit 😊
Great band (saw them live at Reading Festival in 1975…). I would also recommend Roundabout. Close to the Edge is my favourite, but it’s very complex and needs repeated listening!
CTTE is also my favorite song...ever. From my favorite album...ever.
@@stanleymerritt4722 Same here, after several hundred listens...
Glad you picked up on the brilliance of Chris Squire on bass! You really want to hear Chris stretch out check out “Heart of The Sunrise” from the “Fragile” album! You would be well served to listen to all of The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to The Edge albums! You’ll never be the same afterwards…😉
The ending part of this was written by the guitarist, Steve Howe, and was used by a group that he was in before Yes called Bodast. The original name was The Ghost Of Nether Street. It fits very well with this particular song. Yes has a huge catalog. Have fun.
I used to enjoy trying (and usually failing 😊) to predict when the next snare hit would fall. Progressive fans like music that surprises the brain. It does all make sense and hang together as a groove once you've heard it a few times. That's what gives the music depth and staying power. It intrigues and draws you into an immersive experience with multiple layers of attention and counterpoint. "Offbeat but seamless": exactly! You're right that the drums and bass playing is unique. It does grow on you.
There is more musical ability and theory in this one song than all the modern music from the year 2000 to now. Put together.
Don't bother listening to the lyrics. Just hear them. John uses words that sound good first meaning is more secondary. He very much uses his voice from an instrument perspective rather than a story telling vocal. That is not to say there is no meaning behind the song, it's often spiritual in nature and requires the listener to apply their own meaning to it. .Perfect!
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Other Excellent Yes Songs..
Heart of the Sunrise, And You and I, Close To the Edge, Long Distance Runaround/Fish, Ritual/Nous Sommes du Soleil, Roundabout, Awaken, Gates of Delirium, South side of the Sky, Perpetual Change, Mood For a Day, Going for the One, Homeworld.