I saw them live, back in the 70’s. The stage was round and moved slowly around in a circle. They were wearing robes, like Gods and the sounds they created were heavenly.
I saw that in Vancouver. On stage they were all business, no hopping around, being crazy. They just played song after song so amazingly good, exactly what you hear on their albums. It was very smoky in the arena I saw them in.
YES proved that they can crunch with the heaviest of them on this track. And yet, they bring such subtlety to that beautiful bridge. The middle section showcased every member simultaneously. The only band that can pull off that miracle as a five piece!!
Great song by my favorite group! The secret to listening to Yes regularly is to listen to each song at least three times. The patterns bloom and the songs get even better with each listen. One of Yes' best songs is "Starship Trooper" from this same musical era, but you should react to the incredible live version from later in their career, with great audio and visual. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/y3AQXtqY0Es/видео.html
After 50 years I still play the live version of "Starship Trooper" on side 6 of Yessongs two or three times. Because once is not enough for that amazing version. So perfectly done live.
The best live Yes are from the Keys to Ascension tour. This was the classic line up of Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman, White. All music from the best years 1971-1973.
Bill B. left in 1972 when Finish to record the Album "Close To The Edge", and that same year Alan W. in to the Band, and to record the album "Tales from Topographic Oceans" was the first album with Alan published in 1973.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Nice reaction boys. I suggest Ritual off Songs from Tsongas 35th Anniversary Tour. I've seen Yes 36 times, first time 75. And yes I have been listening to Yes everyday for fifty years and it's more moving now you see Yes's music is spiritually up lifting. Or you can just watch Turn Of The Century from the same video. It's a beautiful love story.
What's up 36? 214 here. Why did you just suggest one song off of 35th instead of the whole DVD? Pretty much what you said for my comment. Lol!😎 All good. More is BEST!
Their Love affair in Philly, was the greatest thing that ever happened the Spectrum & JFK Stadiums. I had to listen everyday, I saw all of their Shows from 1973. Ive seen so many bands, nothing compares to a Yes Show back then.
I was about 13 or 14 when I first heard Yes in my friends basement. My whole perspective of music changed that day. I never heard anything like it before and they instantly became my favorite band and that hasn't changed in 47 years. I never get tired or hearing them.
This song isn’t the easiest to follow, I’ll admit although I love the bass. However, YES was the very first concert I ever went to in the very early 80’s and they’ll always hold a special place in my heart for that, their INCREDIBLE talent, and their old stuff that I love so much. Oh- and (perhaps) one of the most important things- my favorite bassist Geddy Lee from my FAVORITE BAND Rush looks up to Yes’s bassist as a sort-of mentor when young.
This song is about freezing to death in a blizzard while mountain climbing. The last verses change from "Were we ever colder on that day" to "Were we ever warmer on that day? It seemed from all of eterniteee yeah!! eeeeee yeah! eeeeee yeah! eeeeee yeah!" Genius vocals from Jon Anderson, stretching those last eeeees and infinitely repeating that long stretched vowel!!
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. The band has undergone numerous line-up changes throughout its history, up to nineteen musicians have been full-time members. They have had a lot of great songs such as "Roundabout", "Owner Of A Lonely Heart", "Going For The One", "Masquerade", "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "The Gates Of Delirium", "And You & I", "Starship Trooper", "Close To The Edge", "I've Seen All Good People" etc.
The appeal of YES is the outstanding performance skills of each member, the harmonies that occur when their strong personalities collide, and John's heavenly voice. This song is full of the charm of YES. "Heart of the Sunrise", "Siberian Khatru" and "To Be Over" are also recommended.
Their live performances included everything on the recordings, and added a little bit more. Usually, they ended their songs on a hard beat. That way there was energy in the final note.
I don't really know this song so it was very interesting to me. There is just so much going on, so many transitions, it's fascinating. You're right, guys, I think it would be very good to see them live, I've probably seen them on British TV but not for a long time. I think you have to be in the mood for listening to music like this and then it's just amazing. Your reaction was great, guys, enjoyed it very much. Many thanks.
Exactly half a century to the day that I first heard this. Mom bought me Fragile for my birthday Jan 16. I am YES fan No1. Played excerpts from Mood and Clap in Civic Hall Johannesburg Nov '74. Won instrumental R300,
So glad that you guys appreciate the complexities of Yes music. For your first live Yes experience I suggest you try Yours is No disgrace from the 1972 Yessongs live triple set. There is a live video for it ( I think recorded at the London Rainbow Theater) . It will blow your minds.
A lot of musical conventions were cast aside when they composed and recorded this particular piece of timeless genius. Apparently in the studio with the newly Arrived Rick Wakeman , the compositions came easily and rapidly.
3:45 -- I love Chris Squire's voice, and this is one of those times when it comes to the fore. As for live, my favorite live Yes is side one of "Yessongs."
Having seen Yes dozens and dozens of times in concert since the 80s,, be assured they sound the same or even better in concert. There is a good recording of this song on the 35th anniversary DVD. Another good live DVD is the "symphonic live," one with the orchestra. Try "And You and I," from Symphonic Live.
Hi Guys The album Yessongs from 1973 is a good example of the group live from gigs in1972. Close to the Edge , Roundabout are good examples of the tightness of the band as Gregory Linton commented. Also, with the technical limitations of 70s their musicianship still shines through.. With Yes you have to be in the mood and spend the time completely focused as you guys understand
They were SOOOOOO good live, I had to see them 14 times. From 1974 until they basically fired Jon Anderson. And that's nothing, there is someone out here in RUclipsland that has attended 104 Yes shows.
Oh my God! I always picture standing at the edge of a cliff in a snowstorm at night, wearing only a nightshirt,with the wind blowing right at me,and I am not sure if I will fall into the abyss of pine trees below.
That was the inspiration for this song. Jon has said the lyrics were inspired by two articles he read, one about mountaineers dying during an expedition the other was about sleep that began with the line "Sleep is death's little sister."
Yes is/was very influential on other bands. For example: Yes - Fragile 1971 Steely Dan debut album 1972 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here including Welcome To The Machine 1975
There's some good live Yes footage out there. One of my favorite is Yes - Steve Howe - Clap - Live Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol, UK 2014 It's just Steve Howe on an acoustic guitar but he plays it unbelievably. Definitely worth a listen.
Classic era Yes. When all four of the musicians threw the kitchen sink into most of their songs without stepping on each other's toes. Their music then could never be accused of being dull. It always got on with it.....even when they frequently went off on one. And Bruford's drumming here....THAT is what Tool's Danny Carey became....with bells on.
It depends on what kinds of music you were exposed to when you were young. We all Carry our conditioning from our childhoods throughout our lives. I was listening to Gentle Giant, ELP and Yes in my grade school years thanks to my older brothers so I developed an ear for more complex music. By the time I got to junior high and high school I didn't really connect with the commercial music of the day: metal, new wave, punk. I was definitely the outcast among my peers (and gratefully so). So it's a bit of a reversal of your experience with music.
@@karelvandervelden8819 ❄️ 🎶❄️ 🎶 ❄️ THIS SONG IS ABOUT THE BRITISH EXPEDITION OF CAPTAIN SCOTT "FALCON" ROBERT SMITH, AND HIS FOUR COMPANIONS, ON THEIR 1910-1913 QUEST TO ANTARCTICA. THEY HOPED TO BE FIRST TO MAKE LANDFALL AND BE THE FIRST TO STEP ONTO ANTARCTICA, BUT THEY WERE SHORT BY JUST SHY OF A MONTH. HOWEVER, THEY WERE WOEFULLY UNPREPARED, FROM CLOTHING TO FOOD, EVENTUALLY EATING THEIR PONIES AND DOGS, AND, EXCEPT FOR ONE, CAPTAIN LAWRENCE OWEN, WHO WANDERED AWAY FROM CAMP TO COMMIT SUICIDE IN A -40° BLIZZARD, THE REST DIED IN THEIR TENT IN 1912. THEY ARE STILL BURIED THERE TODAY. 🎶 ❄️ 🎶 ❄️
For live YES, I would suggest to search Yes Live at Montreux 2003 and pick anything. Some of my favorites are Awaken, Heart of the Sunrise and Siberian Khatru.
OK YES LIVE!!!!! SIBERIAN KHATRU (Progeny Album - LIVE from Georgia Univ.]!!!!!! 1976 AUDIO ONLY... classic EPIC OPENING with intro of Stravinsky's FIREBIRD SUITE! BUT if you want to see LIVE FOOTAGE view same song " LIVE at MONTREAUX 2003".
Anything from Live At The House Of Blues. Perhaps Perpetual Change. SSOTS is actually about a group of mountain climbers freezing to death in a storm if you wonder what the song relates to.
Thanks George and Patrick for such a wonderful reaction to Yes one of the few true pioneers of Prog Rock. When writing music to produce studio albums they used sheet music every time this was unique back in the early 70s and every member was self taught except Rick Wakeman he had classical keyboard training from the age of 8yrs and secured a place at Musical College with the intention of becoming a Classical concert pianist by the age of 20 he dropped out of college to become a session musician, then became known as One Take Wakeman. He was then recruited by David Bowie to play on the Album Space Oddity (released '69) to play the Mellotron that had just been invented and no other musicians could be found who knew how to play this instrument💥 All the 70s members of Yes were Genius, and so, so Pioneering. I saw this band 4 times, twice in the 70s and again, 2003/ 04, blew me away every time, thank you so much for your enthusiastic reaction to one of my 6 favourite pioneering bands.❤💫
Yes has always amazed me because they are so so intricate, detailed and creative. They are tight. It takes a lot of talent to be that good! Steve Howe....incredible guitarist!! Quick story...From the Yes album in 1971...there's a song on there called "The Clap" acoustic guitar only. Sooooo complicated and so good! My brother back then said....I'm going to go in my room and I'm not coming out until I can play that song. I was thinking....I'll never see him again....Needness to say.....later he emerged....defeated. Thanks for this reaction!! 😀
Awaken is my fave. I used to listen to it driving home from school at night. On a narrow, dark road next to the Halifax River, arched over by trees and Spanish Moss, called "John Anderson." Fond memories. BTW: Jon was named John, so I'm OK with the street name ;-) From more recent interviews, Jon seems to view Awaken as their best. Can't argue. Rick says Awaken and CttE show best what Yes was about. He said something like ~They began when the inspiration came, and ended when it was gone.~ He may have had a little snark there about Tales.
Hey Guys, enjoyed the reaction, I agree George, IMO they are the Kings of Prog. Probably the best place to start with Yes Live is "Starship Trooper" from their "Yessongs" live concert film from 1972, the boys are young, energized and in phenomenal form in the early days of their magnificent career. Here is the clip from Jon Anderson's official site ruclips.net/video/lukcXhAtbm0/видео.html Cheers
Gazza, Thanks for the link to Jon's site. In those days Yes were on a level higher than masters they were also wizards too. Every live concert perfection.
@@your_local_dummy4137 Hi Kevin, you're very welcome, you're right, I'm 62, I've been in love with their music since the mid 70's, I'm so grateful for that gift. IMO Jon was the catalyst and incredible visionary, intuitively he knew what the band needed and where it should be going and he surrounded himself with amazing and dedicated artists who by and large shared that vision, the rest is glorious musical history. It is so joyful to share the experiences of young people discovering this glorious music and an honor to assist them in their artistic pilgrimage, best wishes.
Hi George and Patrick. I hope your having a great day! Love your Channel! I have had the great pleasure of seeing YES live 8 times. The first time in 1976 and the most recent in 2019 in Nashville TN. Always so Excellent. I go every chance I get. With this covid crap I have no idea when the next YES concert will be but I'm ready for them again. YES music is very complex and not everyone can grasp it. I'm glad to see you guys are enjoying the music when you here it. Have a great day and life. Keep doing what your doing. PEACE!!
Before it even starts I want to say I missed you guys. I haven't seen much of you lately. As a long time sub, I say you couldn't have picked a better one. This entire album is one of those rare ones that should be enjoyed start to finish all at once. I know it's tough to do on you tube. Cheers again, from the canadian Queen nut.
My favorite Yes song. Steve Howe’s guitar is just phenomenal. Sure….Chris’ bass lays an excellent line but this song is Steve Howe’s. And of course Wakeman’s piano gives us the stark singular feel of a cold mountain. And the vocals. This and Siberian Khatru. Think of the looong odds of these virtuosos coming together in one band. BTW…not at all like Steely Dan.
A good live DVD I Directors Cut Birmingham 2003 which was the classic Yes lineup. Some songs are on You Tube titled Yes Awaken Live in Birmingham. Which l know you thought that song was brilliant
I am thrilled you guys Enjoyed this song!!!! Live show is "Awaken" or "It could Happen To You." Or Roundabout (Live)...I will see if You Tube has a live concert that is quality.
Guys! First… those are two of the greatest t-shirts you could be wearing! Props to you both. Yes is one of my top/favorite bands. Fragile is a masterpiece. Southside of the Sky is epic and should always be paired with the preceding We Have Heaven. It’s a thing with us fans. Jon wrote this song about a mountain climbing expedition that ran into trouble. I have seen them play this live at least a couple of times. Always awesome.You are right about Yes needing… (and deserving) a proper listen. Studying the lyrics and listening in various states of consciousness will expand your appreciation. I appreciate your comment on the mix and needing stronger focus on vocals. Maybe Steven Wilson could remix the Yes catalog? If you need Live… check out Yesshows and whatever else people recommend. Songs of Tsongas came a lot of years later but they always sounded good. Yesshows shows them in their prime with the best lineup.
Yes est le meilleur groupe Prog. Ça m'est impossible pour moi d'écouter South side of the sky sans passer par We have heaven juste avant. Comme écouter Supper's ready sans passer par Horizons.
I remember being in junior high school, like 8th grade and hearing this album. The first time I heard it I was hooked. I've listened to this a bunch of times in my life and it still kicks ass! Back in the day George, I did listen to Yes nearly every day. All my friends had this album and this song was even on the radio a lot. But then we were into complex progressive rock so we were used to music like this. Well not like this exactly, but this caliber of playing. As for live, I don't know what to tell you. I saw Yes in Oakland California in 1975 and they put on a stupendous concert. Didn't have Rick Wakeman, I was disappointed in that, but Patrick Moraz was pretty good. I have watched several Yes live videos on RUclips from the 70s and I really didn't like any of them. But there's a pretty good one of Close To the Edge in 1972, but it's kinda hard to see because the lighting is psychedelic and the video occasionally has these periods of bizarre imagery instead of the band, but they are playing Close To the Edge pretty damn well ruclips.net/video/I83Tf7W08po/видео.html.
Yes live videos can be hit and miss. Many are great. Some not. Starship Trooper from the Symphonic Tour is superb. All members are at the top of their game and having great fun.
I´m glad you liked this song guys! I´m still affected and disapointed that you didn´t enjoy Gates of Delirium. For me is an absolute masterpiece that requires a few listens indeed. One of tthose listens will be a musical revelation and you will love every single layer, instrument and nuance of this magical composition. In fact, the symphonic live version of Gates of Delirium with the European Festival Orchestra in 2001 is a great example of how YES can play with great precision such a complex song. The 3-parts videos are in RUclips. You´re welcome ;)
Check out Chris squires solo album fish out of water from 1975. Also Rick wakemans six wives of Henry the 8th (1973) and journey to the center of the earth (1974)
I'M THRILLED THAT YOUGUYS ANSWERED MY REQUEST!!!! Crashed!!!! Now I hope you guys will enjoy it!!! I will be watching your reactions especially Patrick's reaction!!!!
Guys, Yes live were fantastic, remember they are all perfectionists. Sure the studio albums were crisp and pure. But the live album set called Yessong (1973) was recorded with the classic Yes line-up at their amazing best just after the release of Close to the Edge. The live versions of all their songs are amazing, they also extend and push songs to new heights. Sure the recording quality is not perfect like the studio versions but this more than made up for by the energy, the adaption and extras they put into the songs. So they did play all their songs live and knew how to knock it out of the park. However, you should listen to the studio versions first then the live material. That you will grasp the level of amazing musicianship this band had. Not only played live, but played perfectly, better, with energy, heart and soul. South Side of the sky is my favorite from the great Fragile album and for me is an indicator of the direction Yes took over the next few albums. For a first listen Yes is complex with so many layers and transitions. But after each listen it become more and more comfortable. Then the music become almost transcendental. For me after 50 years this music become part of me, like a good old friend and you can listen without any effort at all. Then we watch new people like you entering the Yes world of music in wonder and awe trying to make sense of it, just like we did in the 70's. Yes music is life changing and redefines what music can do. Great reaction guys.
Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan? The band is call "Lovebites" They all The Beautiful Queens heavy metal band right now in the earth. They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal. And they have a lot diehard fans like me😁. The fans called Wolfpack. The song is "Set the world on fire" Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏
Guys! You've got to go right back to this song for the live version! ruclips.net/video/EyVKhN8OElA/видео.html This is 2004, 32 years after the original record, and the last time the classic lineup performed together. They are pushing 60 by then but this still rocks!
George & Patrick - I’m giving you a 🎁 here to recover from this overwhelming experience you had with this song. It’s 1 song that’s an actual “SONG” that you can follow with a beat and lyrics (not too long etc) that you will probably really DIG from them that will sort-of 💋 and make up for what they just put you through. Then, I’ll suggest 2 back to back albums of theirs where you should ALSO find a group of songs that you’ll actually find more appealing- almost sing-a-long song tunes that you remember. None of this is live and it’s all older YES.. late 70’s- early 80’s. It’s for your personal consumption.I love you guys very much😘 Song: “Changes” Album: 90125 ruclips.net/video/eh1dVptApmc/видео.html Check out Albums: YES The Album 90125
I don't know if they have a live version of the song I'm about to suggest, but you should really check it out, it's called "Leave It", there are 2 versions of it, one is totally acapella, and the other is with their instruments, both of them are fantastic! Thanks for this reaction video!
Once you get familiar with their music it isn't as difficult to follow. It's still amazing and reveals something new but you're prepared. For me it's the most enduring progressive music that came out of the 70's.
Alan White, the drummer after Bruford: "there are a lot of notes in a yes concert and you have to play every one of them."
I think you will be shocked how tight and close to the record they are live, the practiced endlessly and they are flawless in concert.
And White couldn't
I saw them live, back in the 70’s. The stage was round and moved slowly around in a circle. They were wearing robes, like Gods and the sounds they created were heavenly.
Jon held my hand and sang a song in the round. I’m STILL on cloud 9.
I saw them and don't remember a thing!...lol The '70's.
I saw that in Vancouver. On stage they were all business, no hopping around, being crazy. They just played song after song so amazingly good, exactly what you hear on their albums. It was very smoky in the arena I saw them in.
YES proved that they can crunch with the heaviest of them on this track. And yet, they bring such subtlety to that beautiful bridge. The middle section showcased every member simultaneously. The only band that can pull off that miracle as a five piece!!
Underrated song in their discography, still a favorite of mine, heavy Yes 🤘
Great song by my favorite group! The secret to listening to Yes regularly is to listen to each song at least three times. The patterns bloom and the songs get even better with each listen. One of Yes' best songs is "Starship Trooper" from this same musical era, but you should react to the incredible live version from later in their career, with great audio and visual. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/y3AQXtqY0Es/видео.html
EXCELLENT choice. There are many others. Anything on Symphonic Live.
After 50 years I still play the live version of "Starship Trooper" on side 6 of Yessongs two or three times. Because once is not enough for that amazing version. So perfectly done live.
Yes, the best band ever, and you’re lucky because they are mainly a live band, when composing they make sure they can replicate it alive. Thx.👍
The best live Yes are from the Keys to Ascension tour. This was the classic line up of Anderson, Squire, Howe, Wakeman, White. All music from the best years 1971-1973.
No, The Classic Lineup from 1971 to 1973 is:
Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Bill Brudford 👌🏻👌🏻
Bill B. left in 1972 when Finish to record the Album "Close To The Edge", and that same year Alan W. in to the Band, and to record the album "Tales from Topographic Oceans" was the first album with Alan published in 1973.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Nice reaction boys. I suggest Ritual off Songs from Tsongas 35th Anniversary Tour. I've seen Yes 36 times, first time 75. And yes I have been listening to Yes everyday for fifty years and it's more moving now you see Yes's music is spiritually up lifting. Or you can just watch Turn Of The Century from the same video. It's a beautiful love story.
What's up 36? 214 here. Why did you just suggest one song off of 35th instead of the whole DVD? Pretty much what you said for my comment. Lol!😎 All good. More is BEST!
@@jeffschielka7845 now that would be a great reaction video.
@@lesblatnyak5947 The whole DVD? I agree!😎 It is a 3 hour show. Great tour!
Their Love affair in Philly, was the greatest thing that ever happened the Spectrum & JFK Stadiums. I had to listen everyday, I saw all of their Shows from 1973. Ive seen so many bands, nothing compares to a Yes Show back then.
A good live example of Yes for you to watch is “Heart of the Sunrise” - Live at Montreux 2003 !
I was about 13 or 14 when I first heard Yes in my friends basement. My whole perspective of music changed that day. I never heard anything like it before and they instantly became my favorite band and that hasn't changed in 47 years. I never get tired or hearing them.
This song isn’t the easiest to follow, I’ll admit although I love the bass. However, YES was the very first concert I ever went to in the very early 80’s and they’ll always hold a special place in my heart for that, their INCREDIBLE talent, and their old stuff that I love so much.
Oh- and (perhaps) one of the most important things- my favorite bassist Geddy Lee from my FAVORITE BAND Rush looks up to Yes’s bassist as a sort-of mentor when young.
Starship Trooper live is freaking awesome. I saw them twice in concert. they have been my favorite band since 1978
This song is about freezing to death in a blizzard while mountain climbing. The last verses change from "Were we ever colder on that day" to
"Were we ever warmer on that day? It seemed from all of eterniteee yeah!!
eeeeee yeah!
eeeeee yeah!
eeeeee yeah!"
Genius vocals from Jon Anderson, stretching those last eeeees and infinitely repeating that long stretched vowel!!
Never knew what it was about - thanks !
Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968. The band has undergone numerous line-up changes throughout its history, up to nineteen musicians have been full-time members. They have had a lot of great songs such as "Roundabout", "Owner Of A Lonely Heart", "Going For The One", "Masquerade", "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Heart Of The Sunrise", "The Gates Of Delirium", "And You & I", "Starship Trooper", "Close To The Edge", "I've Seen All Good People" etc.
The appeal of YES is the outstanding performance skills of each member, the harmonies that occur when their strong personalities collide, and John's heavenly voice.
This song is full of the charm of YES.
"Heart of the Sunrise", "Siberian Khatru" and "To Be Over" are also recommended.
Their live performances included everything on the recordings, and added a little bit more. Usually, they ended their songs on a hard beat. That way there was energy in the final note.
I don't really know this song so it was very interesting to me. There is just so much going on, so many transitions, it's fascinating. You're right, guys, I think it would be very good to see them live, I've probably seen them on British TV but not for a long time. I think you have to be in the mood for listening to music like this and then it's just amazing. Your reaction was great, guys, enjoyed it very much. Many thanks.
Brossss. Emerson Lake & Palmer live 1992 Royal Albert Hall Tarkus/ Pictures at an Exhibition 💥💥💥💥💥❤️ from California
Exactly half a century to the day that I first heard this. Mom bought me Fragile for my birthday Jan 16. I am YES fan No1. Played excerpts from Mood and Clap in Civic Hall Johannesburg Nov '74. Won instrumental R300,
So glad that you guys appreciate the complexities of Yes music. For your first live Yes experience I suggest you try Yours is No disgrace from the 1972 Yessongs live triple set. There is a live video for it ( I think recorded at the London Rainbow Theater) . It will blow your minds.
A lot of musical conventions were cast aside when they composed and recorded this particular piece of timeless genius. Apparently in the studio with the newly Arrived Rick Wakeman , the compositions came easily and rapidly.
3:45 -- I love Chris Squire's voice, and this is one of those times when it comes to the fore. As for live, my favorite live Yes is side one of "Yessongs."
Your an explorer, on this planet, or another, the descriptive nature can’t be ignored
1979 WPG Manitoba. Round stage slowly turning,lights dim and then Illuminate. The stage now turning in opposite direction.
Just to let you guys know, there is a fantastic rendition of this on RUclips. Just put in the title + live
AT 4,12 its BTW Chris Squier Starting the LA-LA LA-LA. you can ear the same tones on FISH out og WATER , hes solo LP
Having seen Yes dozens and dozens of times in concert since the 80s,, be assured they sound the same or even better in concert. There is a good recording of this song on the 35th anniversary DVD. Another good live DVD is the "symphonic live," one with the orchestra. Try "And You and I," from Symphonic Live.
They have a live album, Yessongs, which I think has some videos. From around 1973 at their creative peak
Hi Guys
The album Yessongs from 1973 is a good example of the group live from gigs in1972. Close to the Edge , Roundabout are good examples of the tightness of the band as Gregory Linton commented.
Also, with the technical limitations of 70s their musicianship still shines through.. With Yes you have to be in the mood and spend the time completely focused as you guys understand
They were SOOOOOO good live, I had to see them 14 times. From 1974 until they basically fired Jon Anderson. And that's nothing, there is someone out here in RUclipsland that has attended 104 Yes shows.
One of the best Yes songs! Thanks for reviewing!
Okay, it sounds like they died in a snow storm climbing a mountain. Yes is one of my all time favorites!
Oh my God! I always picture standing at the edge of a cliff in a snowstorm at night, wearing only a nightshirt,with the wind blowing right at me,and I am not sure if I will fall into the abyss of pine trees below.
That was the inspiration for this song. Jon has said the lyrics were inspired by two articles he read, one about mountaineers dying during an expedition the other was about sleep that began with the line "Sleep is death's little sister."
Hey guys! Great song off of Fragile. For a real treat watch the version from YES' 35th Anniversary dvd. It will blow you away!!!
Might as well watch all of it.
@@lesblatnyak5947 Lol! Now why didn't I think of that Les?😎
Yes is/was very influential on other bands. For example:
Yes - Fragile 1971
Steely Dan debut album 1972
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here including Welcome To The Machine 1975
Yes was great live!!!!
There's some good live Yes footage out there.
One of my favorite is Yes - Steve Howe - Clap - Live Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol, UK 2014
It's just Steve Howe on an acoustic guitar but he plays it unbelievably.
Definitely worth a listen.
You have to listen to heart of the sunrise now! the best song from fragile
The same song. Yes - South Side Of The Sky - Live in Birmingham 2003. They still had it.
Classic era Yes. When all four of the musicians threw the kitchen sink into most of their songs without stepping on each other's toes. Their music then could never be accused of being dull. It always got on with it.....even when they frequently went off on one. And Bruford's drumming here....THAT is what Tool's Danny Carey became....with bells on.
Listen to live versions of Yes songs from their live album "Yessongs". They were on fire back then!!!!
That classic line up in 1973. They were just so great. Love Yesssongs.
Great song. Stellar band.
It depends on what kinds of music you were exposed to when you were young. We all Carry our conditioning from our childhoods throughout our lives. I was listening to Gentle Giant, ELP and Yes in my grade school years thanks to my older brothers so I developed an ear for more complex music. By the time I got to junior high and high school I didn't really connect with the commercial music of the day: metal, new wave, punk. I was definitely the outcast among my peers (and gratefully so). So it's a bit of a reversal of your experience with music.
Not just mountains, the Antarctic
"... Of warmth of the sky
Of warmth when you die..." Powerful!
The gripping story of the failed expedition to the southpole by Robert Scott (?)
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❄️ 🎶❄️ 🎶 ❄️ THIS SONG IS ABOUT THE BRITISH EXPEDITION OF CAPTAIN SCOTT "FALCON" ROBERT SMITH, AND HIS FOUR COMPANIONS, ON THEIR 1910-1913 QUEST TO ANTARCTICA. THEY HOPED TO BE FIRST TO MAKE LANDFALL AND BE THE FIRST TO STEP ONTO ANTARCTICA, BUT THEY WERE SHORT BY JUST SHY OF A MONTH.
HOWEVER, THEY WERE WOEFULLY UNPREPARED, FROM CLOTHING TO FOOD, EVENTUALLY EATING THEIR PONIES AND DOGS, AND, EXCEPT FOR ONE, CAPTAIN LAWRENCE OWEN, WHO WANDERED AWAY FROM CAMP TO COMMIT SUICIDE IN A -40° BLIZZARD, THE REST DIED IN THEIR TENT IN 1912. THEY ARE STILL BURIED THERE TODAY. 🎶 ❄️ 🎶 ❄️
SIBERIAN KHATRU is legend in concert…………
For live YES, I would suggest to search Yes Live at Montreux 2003 and pick anything. Some of my favorites are Awaken, Heart of the Sunrise and Siberian Khatru.
OK YES LIVE!!!!! SIBERIAN KHATRU (Progeny Album - LIVE from Georgia Univ.]!!!!!! 1976 AUDIO ONLY... classic EPIC OPENING with intro of Stravinsky's FIREBIRD SUITE! BUT if you want to see LIVE FOOTAGE view same song " LIVE at MONTREAUX 2003".
Anything from Live At The House Of Blues. Perhaps Perpetual Change. SSOTS is actually about a group of mountain climbers freezing to death in a storm if you wonder what the song relates to.
All YES Music is the greatest in live ! 😍
Thanks George and Patrick for such a wonderful reaction to Yes one of the few true pioneers of Prog Rock. When writing music to produce studio albums they used sheet music every time this was unique back in the early 70s and every member was self taught except Rick Wakeman he had classical keyboard training from the age of 8yrs and secured a place at Musical College with the intention of becoming a Classical concert pianist by the age of 20 he dropped out of college to become a session musician, then became known as One Take Wakeman. He was then recruited by David Bowie to play on the Album Space Oddity (released '69) to play the Mellotron that had just been invented and no other musicians could be found who knew how to play this instrument💥 All the 70s members of Yes were Genius, and so, so Pioneering. I saw this band 4 times, twice in the 70s and again, 2003/ 04, blew me away every time, thank you so much for your enthusiastic reaction to one of my 6 favourite pioneering bands.❤💫
Yes has always amazed me because they are so so intricate, detailed and creative. They are tight. It takes a lot of talent to be that good! Steve Howe....incredible guitarist!! Quick story...From the Yes album in 1971...there's a song on there called "The Clap" acoustic guitar only. Sooooo complicated and so good! My brother back then said....I'm going to go in my room and I'm not coming out until I can play that song. I was thinking....I'll never see him again....Needness to say.....later he emerged....defeated. Thanks for this reaction!! 😀
I think "Yes - Awaken - Live in Montreux 2003" is hands down the best Live performance of that song ever. I would highly recommend.
It's magical.
Awaken is my fave. I used to listen to it driving home from school at night. On a narrow, dark road next to the Halifax River, arched over by trees and Spanish Moss, called "John Anderson." Fond memories. BTW: Jon was named John, so I'm OK with the street name ;-)
From more recent interviews, Jon seems to view Awaken as their best. Can't argue. Rick says Awaken and CttE show best what Yes was about. He said something like ~They began when the inspiration came, and ended when it was gone.~ He may have had a little snark there about Tales.
First introduction to yes live, try 2 tracks official "wonderious stories", and
"and you and i" from70s if poss, amazing reaction again guys.
Hey Guys, enjoyed the reaction, I agree George, IMO they are the Kings of Prog. Probably the best place to start with Yes Live is "Starship Trooper" from their "Yessongs" live concert film from 1972, the boys are young, energized and in phenomenal form in the early days of their magnificent career. Here is the clip from Jon Anderson's official site ruclips.net/video/lukcXhAtbm0/видео.html Cheers
Gazza, Thanks for the link to Jon's site. In those days Yes were on a level higher than masters they were also wizards too. Every live concert perfection.
@@your_local_dummy4137 Hi Kevin, you're very welcome, you're right, I'm 62, I've been in love with their music since the mid 70's, I'm so grateful for that gift. IMO Jon was the catalyst and incredible visionary, intuitively he knew what the band needed and where it should be going and he surrounded himself with amazing and dedicated artists who by and large shared that vision, the rest is glorious musical history. It is so joyful to share the experiences of young people discovering this glorious music and an honor to assist them in their artistic pilgrimage, best wishes.
Hi George and Patrick. I hope your having a great day! Love your Channel! I have had the great pleasure of seeing YES live 8 times. The first time in 1976 and the most recent in 2019 in Nashville TN. Always so Excellent. I go every chance I get. With this covid crap I have no idea when the next YES concert will be but I'm ready for them again. YES music is very complex and not everyone can grasp it. I'm glad to see you guys are enjoying the music when you here it. Have a great day and life. Keep doing what your doing. PEACE!!
Before it even starts I want to say I missed you guys. I haven't seen much of you lately. As a long time sub, I say you couldn't have picked a better one. This entire album is one of those rare ones that should be enjoyed start to finish all at once. I know it's tough to do on you tube. Cheers again, from the canadian Queen nut.
I saw them live 3 times and they sounded incredible!!! Excellent musicians and super technically accurate.
Pink Floyd y Yes son mi OBSESIÓN del Rock Progresivo!! 2 Bandas que están a otro nivel del UNIVERSO!! ♥️♥️🖤🖤♥️♥️🖤🖤
Probably my favourite Yes track ❤
Heart Of The Sunrise Live 2003 is amazing.
but that BASS❣️
One of my faves. Every musician shines on this one.
Wonderful song. Difficult but beautiful
I love how the cymbals sound like tromping through snow and ice.
My favorite Yes song. Steve Howe’s guitar is just phenomenal. Sure….Chris’ bass lays an excellent line but this song is Steve Howe’s. And of course Wakeman’s piano gives us the stark singular feel of a cold mountain. And the vocals. This and Siberian Khatru. Think of the looong odds of these virtuosos coming together in one band. BTW…not at all like Steely Dan.
From the live YesSongs album you might want to check out Yours is No Disgrace. Cheers.
yours is no disgrace from YESSONGS...thats what you need ...best live ever
Gates of Delirium from mid 70s live
A good live DVD I Directors Cut Birmingham 2003 which was the classic Yes lineup. Some songs are on You Tube titled Yes Awaken Live in Birmingham. Which l know you thought that song was brilliant
YES! 😊
I am thrilled you guys Enjoyed this song!!!! Live show is "Awaken" or "It could Happen To You." Or Roundabout (Live)...I will see if You Tube has a live concert that is quality.
Try the bass solo(the fish) of Chris Squire on the Yessongs album.Outstanding.
Guys! First… those are two of the greatest t-shirts you could be wearing! Props to you both. Yes is one of my top/favorite bands. Fragile is a masterpiece. Southside of the Sky is epic and should always be paired with the preceding We Have Heaven. It’s a thing with us fans. Jon wrote this song about a mountain climbing expedition that ran into trouble. I have seen them play this live at least a couple of times. Always awesome.You are right about Yes needing… (and deserving) a proper listen. Studying the lyrics and listening in various states of consciousness will expand your appreciation. I appreciate your comment on the mix and needing stronger focus on vocals. Maybe Steven Wilson could remix the Yes catalog? If you need Live… check out Yesshows and whatever else people recommend. Songs of Tsongas came a lot of years later but they always sounded good. Yesshows shows them in their prime with the best lineup.
Yes est le meilleur groupe Prog. Ça m'est impossible pour moi d'écouter South side of the sky sans passer par We have heaven juste avant. Comme écouter Supper's ready sans passer par Horizons.
Burford is amazing in this one.
I remember being in junior high school, like 8th grade and hearing this album. The first time I heard it I was hooked. I've listened to this a bunch of times in my life and it still kicks ass! Back in the day George, I did listen to Yes nearly every day. All my friends had this album and this song was even on the radio a lot. But then we were into complex progressive rock so we were used to music like this. Well not like this exactly, but this caliber of playing. As for live, I don't know what to tell you. I saw Yes in Oakland California in 1975 and they put on a stupendous concert. Didn't have Rick Wakeman, I was disappointed in that, but Patrick Moraz was pretty good. I have watched several Yes live videos on RUclips from the 70s and I really didn't like any of them. But there's a pretty good one of Close To the Edge in 1972, but it's kinda hard to see because the lighting is psychedelic and the video occasionally has these periods of bizarre imagery instead of the band, but they are playing Close To the Edge pretty damn well ruclips.net/video/I83Tf7W08po/видео.html.
Yes live videos can be hit and miss. Many are great. Some not. Starship Trooper from the Symphonic Tour is superb. All members are at the top of their game and having great fun.
Do YES live. You guys will flip out how close to the studio they are and the incredible athleticism involved.
I´m glad you liked this song guys!
I´m still affected and disapointed that you didn´t enjoy Gates of Delirium. For me is an absolute masterpiece that requires a few listens indeed. One of tthose listens will be a musical revelation and you will love every single layer, instrument and nuance of this magical composition.
In fact, the symphonic live version of Gates of Delirium with the European Festival Orchestra in 2001 is a great example of how YES can play with great precision such a complex song.
The 3-parts videos are in RUclips. You´re welcome ;)
Check out Chris squires solo album fish out of water from 1975. Also Rick wakemans six wives of Henry the 8th (1973) and journey to the center of the earth (1974)
I'M THRILLED THAT YOUGUYS ANSWERED MY REQUEST!!!! Crashed!!!! Now I hope you guys will enjoy it!!! I will be watching your reactions especially Patrick's reaction!!!!
Guys, Yes live were fantastic, remember they are all perfectionists. Sure the studio albums were crisp and pure. But the live album set called Yessong (1973) was recorded with the classic Yes line-up at their amazing best just after the release of Close to the Edge. The live versions of all their songs are amazing, they also extend and push songs to new heights. Sure the recording quality is not perfect like the studio versions but this more than made up for by the energy, the adaption and extras they put into the songs. So they did play all their songs live and knew how to knock it out of the park. However, you should listen to the studio versions first then the live material. That you will grasp the level of amazing musicianship this band had. Not only played live, but played perfectly, better, with energy, heart and soul. South Side of the sky is my favorite from the great Fragile album and for me is an indicator of the direction Yes took over the next few albums. For a first listen Yes is complex with so many layers and transitions. But after each listen it become more and more comfortable. Then the music become almost transcendental. For me after 50 years this music become part of me, like a good old friend and you can listen without any effort at all. Then we watch new people like you entering the Yes world of music in wonder and awe trying to make sense of it, just like we did in the 70's. Yes music is life changing and redefines what music can do. Great reaction guys.
Gates Of Delirium----Yesshows live album---------my fav bass line ever, awesome shit, just next level shit even for them.
I like the live version of Gates better than the recorded version.
@@stanleymerritt4722 Squire on fire.
One of my very favorite cuts that never became a hit - South Side of the Sky!!! Thanks for reviewing it.
You should find these albums on vinyl and play them as originally mastered. The Yes Album is the murkiest sounding in my experience.
Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan?
The band is call "Lovebites"
They all The Beautiful Queens heavy metal band right now in the earth. They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal.
And they have a lot diehard fans like me😁. The fans called Wolfpack.
The song is "Set the world on fire"
Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏
Do HEART OF THE SUNSRISE next. Its from the same album this is and its The Best song on the album; especially the 3 minute bass solo in the beginning
Please listen to Yours is No Disgrace from the Yessongs album which is a live album
Guys! You've got to go right back to this song for the live version!
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This is 2004, 32 years after the original record, and the last time the classic lineup performed together. They are pushing 60 by then but this still rocks!
fr Yessongs a dbl live album...Starship Trooper or Yours is no Disgrace
Triple album.
@@jeffschielka7845 That's right! I have the vinyl.
@@markhaus2830 I have everything! Lol!😎
Starship Trooper is awesome live
George & Patrick - I’m giving you a 🎁 here to recover from this overwhelming experience you had with this song. It’s 1 song that’s an actual “SONG” that you can follow with a beat and lyrics (not too long etc) that you will probably really DIG from them that will sort-of 💋 and make up for what they just put you through. Then, I’ll suggest 2 back to back albums of theirs where you should ALSO find a group of songs that you’ll actually find more appealing- almost sing-a-long song tunes that you remember. None of this is live and it’s all older YES.. late 70’s- early 80’s. It’s for your personal consumption.I love you guys very much😘
Song: “Changes”
Album: 90125
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Check out Albums:
YES The Album
90125
Read these lyrics you guys
I don't know if they have a live version of the song I'm about to suggest, but you should really check it out, it's called "Leave It", there are 2 versions of it, one is totally acapella, and the other is with their instruments, both of them are fantastic! Thanks for this reaction video!
The "a capella" version of Leave It is actually the vocal tracks lifted from the full recording sans instruments. But it sounds incredible that way.
Once you get familiar with their music it isn't as difficult to follow. It's still amazing and reveals something new but you're prepared. For me it's the most enduring progressive music that came out of the 70's.
PROG ON BOYS!
You guys want to see a Yes live version of Awaken? Check out "Yes - Awaken (Symphonic Live 2003)" ruclips.net/video/nDXccU0xgNo/видео.html
you want live?...2001 symphonic live in Amsterdam with the european youth orchestra
Have a look at Yes live 1991 for roundabout or yours is no disgrace when a variety of members old n new toured together