And those of us that grew up with this knew how great this band was..

probably one of the most underrated guitarists we have. Plays amazing and can do so many things, yet I don't hear people yelling his name as a great guitarist, which he most obviously is.

My favorite all time guitar player. And I've been playing for over 50 years.

Proof that Steve Howe remains one of the most criminally underrated guitarists

@raxxtango

3 жыл бұрын

well...He WAS voted "best Rock Guitarist" by Guitar Player Magazine at least 4 times...beating out van Halen et al. in the late 80's early 90's. fact

@biggusdickus1689

3 жыл бұрын

@@raxxtango neat!

@DaveDexterMusic

2 жыл бұрын

he's in Yes, one of the most famous bands of all time, he's not underrated

@RedWingFlyer

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated? He's currently on tour to sold out venues every date. Wish I was that underrated...

@davidbutterfield7718

Жыл бұрын

@@raxxtango exacto!

At 61 years old I spent a really really good part of my life and listening to this man and his band.... And if I hear no other music but yes till the day I die... I would be perfectly fine with that. !! 😎👍

@Samotbackwards

11 ай бұрын

I'm a teenager just getting into them! I admire the amazing guitarwork. If I was stuck on a island somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and the only form of entertainment I had was Yes, I would still be a happy man!

@dwilson2548

11 ай бұрын

@@Samotbackwards wow !!! It is so good to hear that coming from a youngster with all the music you can get your hands on... Perhaps you may want to start from the beginning and just go through their catalog.. two albums I believe were only released in the UK I'm sure you can get them now on KZread... As the band went through quite a lot of changes and different members of the band..... It's too bad I can't give you some of what I experience seeing them live well over 25 times... But there are a couple of movies out out there... Enjoy young man enjoy. 😁👍👍👍

@noelgarbellotto7400

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I,m about your age and the thing I love about the 67 to 73 era in rock , folk music was acoustic guitar and mouth organ in the mix of sounds, was a unique contrast and blend to good vocals and storytelling in music, these were the true artesian musicians.

Steve has had no formal training and says, in his own words, knows no music theory, scales, modes or the like. He just plays what sounds good. Sounds good to me.

@johannwilder1437

9 жыл бұрын

That's impossible. He is classically trained. You can't be classically trained without a thorough knowledge of chords, scales, and theory. What MIGHT be true is that he plays what SOUNDS good and doesn't care to break the rules of music.

@LuckyHaskins

9 жыл бұрын

He stated it in an interview that it's a common misconception people have about him that he has a degree or was classically trained. I thought the same, but he's not in fact quite the contrary. Hie said it.

@Ston247

9 жыл бұрын

Johann Wilder True. My first guitar teacher told me," No matter how much training in theory and technique you receive, it'll mean NOTHING if you don't have a good set of ears."

@TylerLL2112

6 жыл бұрын

Level 47 Productions Same with my number 1 favorite Alex lifeson. Howe is either tied or close second to Howe for me personally, but, there's just no way! These guys aren't from earth. Amazing musicians. Just don't get how they don't know theory they just play amazing mind blowing music..

@gabet5247

6 жыл бұрын

That is so inspiring, thanks for the comment.

I think the very fact that Steve Howe can play any stringed instrument to an extremely high level and create awesome melodies….whilst most other guitarists can’t….says it all….I actually can’t think of a more rounded guitarist in the world 👍

@FeFiFoFumist

7 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts, well said that man. They often talk of 'Super-Groups'...I can't think of another group, that had a Classical Guitarist, A classical Pianist, an 'Alto Tenor, and such a great Rhythm section. Except 'SKY' as in 'Toccata and Fugue'.

@garryfrost9100

4 ай бұрын

I've never seen him play a violin or cello.

@billdejong4148

4 ай бұрын

@@garryfrost9100 😂😂👍

One of the top 5 all time classic rock guitarists. Technically the most advanced in that medium ( 60's / 70's rock). Howe could ( and still can ) do it all. Bluesy phrasings, flamenco, rock riffing, classical, pedal steel, psychedelic , etc...He can dominate gracefully with an electric or an acoustic guitar. A virtuoso and an ensemble player extraordinaire - Steve Howe.

@boobengarden666

9 жыл бұрын

My uncle said the same thing, Steve howe is one of those guys who could play anything.

@danielgreen2788

9 жыл бұрын

Quasar x and that my friend its a lovely review thank you

@danielgreen2788

9 жыл бұрын

Quasar x wasnt he playing with Asia recently?

@quasar1490

9 жыл бұрын

@110481363380505110093 A few years ago the original Asia lineup produced an album and toured. Howe's back with Yes now.

@HeryMalmsteen

9 жыл бұрын

Quasar x agree (y)

When you utter a statement saying this genius gentleman had 'no formal training ' The concept of formal training would be in danger of not possibly being able to recover. He's one of the most skilled musical geniuses of our lifetime. Bravo Mr. Steve Howe. Thank you.

Not many guitarists can hold an audience in the palm of their hands like Steve Howe.

Saw him play this several times live In Seattle!! The r the GOATS of prog rock and he is the GOAT on the guitar!! Such a great showman! Seems so happy!!❤️😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

remember he is almost alone with his guitar in front of thousands of people, he must give a show :D

Steve Howe is just in a class by himself. I can only watch in envy. Amazing guitarist.

My wife and I saw them play in the 90’s. And Steve did this same type of solo performance. Unbelievable. Amazing. Mesmerizing. 👏👏

Never heard anybody make an acoustic/electric guitar talk any better than this guy he is fucking amazing.

Love this tune. Never tire of hearing it. So original. Almost sounds like it would go in the times of the English Kings.

At the end of the Age of the Elves, Elrond sailed from Middle Earth and became Steve Howe.

@ChrisMax007

3 жыл бұрын

Then he transformed into Smith and went to fight Mr.Anderson😎😎😎

@michaelrice500

3 жыл бұрын

He gave up his good looks, but kept his magic!

Steve + spanish guitar = heaven

What a shame only 1.2 millions views in 14 years , this is Mr Howe!!!!

First concert I ever went to was YES, back in the mid 70's. Steve was absolutely amazing!

Words can't describe his playing. And the fact that he is still out there doing it is mind boggling.

Impresionante !!! Claudio desde Río Gallegos Patagonia Argentina

Doesn't matter what the idiots think or say. Sir Steve Howe is the greatest guitarist ever !

As an aspiring classical guitarist and a musician who has been studying Steve Howe's style for decades, this is incredible. 21 proud pricks out there have nothing on Steve and how he shaped so many of our styles. I heard the story of how Steve wrote mood for a day the day his son was born. About that time, we found out we were having our first boy, so I dedicated 9 months of perfecting as best I could this beautiful song. I played to our son every day while he was inside his mother's womb. I played it the day he was born and I still play it 14 years later and it always rings a chord in him, though I haven't told him why yet, Thank you, Steve, One of my favorite teachers, No one is self taught. That is a proud delusion

@carrietide

10 жыл бұрын

Er..Actually he wrote Mood For A Day for his wife. ...It is Clap that was written for Dylan, his first son☺

@Anthonythomas5511

10 жыл бұрын

I never knew that but thank you for the correction. 13 years and I still can't perform Clap like I would like to, but we carry on.

@Actiomedey

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrRhovanion fack off

@soaceba

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony thomas beautiful. Reading this is finding parts of the magic of human spirit. These types of moments are far more valuable than most will ever realize.

@soaceba

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony thomas a master can always improve on his work. That's what makes someone a master willingness to continue to learn.

“Mood For a Day”is a beautiful piece that warms the Soul. ❤🎼🎸💫

I have never seen Steve so smiley!

Greatest guitarist in rock history unquestionably

@garygunson9626

Жыл бұрын

Right on brother

@TheBundleofkent

Жыл бұрын

Best prog guitarist. Hendrix way ahead in rock

@michaelhogan6770

Ай бұрын

@@TheBundleofkent Hendrix could travis pick or play a lap steel guitar or classical or>>>>>>>>>>>>

It's so awesome to hear people actually appreciate a great musician. Nowadays, when Steve plays these songs, people sit in the front row and talk over him while he's trying to play. I weep for the future. BTW, I hope the 27 people who disliked this video get the clap. ;)

@netotube2008

8 жыл бұрын

+Phil Sackett i liked the wrath:get the clap;;;;;; greetings from brazil. i still hear this song and i remember my good old days trying to play it like he does.

@YouCanCallMeReTro

4 жыл бұрын

as long as the future has a video of this man playing guitar, we have nothing to fear

@munter10

Ай бұрын

It’s not a good idea to wish harm and disease upon anyone, for your own sake! Ever heard of the sowing and reaping principle?

Mr. Howe is the master and author prog rock guitar. I loved him as a young kid;I love him as an old kid. I'll always love the music of Steve Howe. Its' just doggone beautiful.

The fact that this one guy can use just an acoustic guitar in standard tuning and keep me entertained for 10 minutes and leave me wanting more just is amazing, incredible underrated guitarist

Saw Yes live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in the early 70s. Howe playing Clap was my stand out memory. Brilliant.

fk all the speed shit. This guy and Hackett ect have the feeling. Im honoured as a guitarist to hear guys like this. Their memory will forever live on

This is the first song I ever learned beginning to end and could perform. Mood For a Day...35 years later I am still working on The Clap.

@myfrequencies1912

4 жыл бұрын

Facts.

@ReverbAndBeer

4 жыл бұрын

I know, right?? lol

It takes me back to a summer day in the 70's. Love Yes especially Steve.

He was a winner of guitarist of year on a few occasions and I grew up on his playing from 10 thanks to older brother Hill and Steve was and still is the reason I play and it saddens me to say he passed in24

Did see him recently 2023 and was sharp as ever!!!

Oh Yes!! I remember all those classic albums, we had them on album vinyl! "Close to the Edge," "The Yes Album," "Fragile," "Yessongs," Steve Howe always amazed me! I also liked Chris Squire and Rick Wakeman.

@robinhoward949

6 жыл бұрын

And back then, most people who had rock album collections had those albums.

@sandenson

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the amazing Bill Bruford and Jon Anderson!

Another prime example of how classical influences are ageless. Chills - and tears. Thank you.

Growing up in all things guitar, Mood For A Day was one I always said I'd learn when I was good enough. I finally got some cheap tab out of a magazine and got out my Yessongs album. I love that version. I spent a few long days on it, then let it sit for awhile. Came back to it and finished it. Still my favorite solo acoustic piece. I'm 63 now...

The Mad Scientist plying his craft. True genius

His acoustic play is a great mixture of rock, jazz, spanish and folk and many more. I hope I could play like him someday!

@barrymotto745

Жыл бұрын

Hours , and hours , and more hours ......... 🎸

He makes the guitar talk happiness to your heart and soul doesn't he?

Steve's music surrounds and absorbs you. A tonic for the ages. So blessed to see him with Yes.

This is the song that stops most any egocentric guitarists who say they can play anything. Only a few can play it like Steve.

@artistbillburns

5 жыл бұрын

TRUE

@paulstabin6233

4 жыл бұрын

True that. I 'play' Mood For A Day but it never really comes close. One of my all time favorites by one of the all time best.

@XanAxDdu

3 жыл бұрын

the point is to conceive the track more than playing it

@nikolaimikhail7774

3 жыл бұрын

@@XanAxDdu agreed!

@superash31

3 жыл бұрын

My best friend had mastered The Clap,after a few months guitar tuition,not,hard....just practice!

The best guitarist of the world!

@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp

4 жыл бұрын

🤔

@stevenaustin8274

4 жыл бұрын

Jochen Hofmann someone said the same thing about Gary Moore we argued when I said there’s no such thing as the greatest guitarist in the world for to be so would require them to be the best in every style classical folk country jazz rock etc there’s not enough time in one person’s life time to do this yes he’s a wonderful player but as classical player he’s no where near the standard of say John Williams but there again why should he Williams probably started playing classical guitar at a very early age and dedicated himself to that style ! Howe is a wonderful allrounder

@rebeltuba9422

4 жыл бұрын

There are literally millions of excellent guitarists in the world, and hundreds near the top of the game. There's no bloody way to pick The Best. There's the best that you've heard, but many, many more that you never have. Enjoy what you enjoy. Personally, the best little known rock guitarist I've heard is a guy named Neil Zaza. I'd put him up with just about anyone.

@ralex3697

3 жыл бұрын

Agree

@mikebakken9817

2 жыл бұрын

At first I didn't think it was that good... until I tried playing his music!

Steve Howe is such an entertainer. His love for playing guitar exudes out of him! He's had my heart since the 70's, I will never love another. And YES rules!

I love how happy he is when he's playing his guitar and the audience loves it.

A major influence to my guitar playing when I was learning to play. Steve Howe is excellent. Still one of my favorite guitarist!

@BrunoBortoliniKuhn

9 жыл бұрын

Hey Ronnie Scharrer can you tell me if he is using nylon strings? I couldn't tell!

@ronniescharrermusic7954

9 жыл бұрын

Not when he plays Clapp. After that song he changes to a nylon string guitar to play Mood For A Day.

I spent months learning "Mood For A Day". One of my best guitar journeys.

Love both songs....what a great guitarist

Steve is a genius. Incredible.

the best fingerpicking peace I heard in my life…The Clap !!!

hi yes one of the greates bands of al time

Master Howe, indeed. Such an impressive range of style and technique. Reminded me of a bit of Tommy Emmanuel's solo acoustic playing (heavy Chet Atkins influences, etc) - wouldn't that be awesome for those two guys to get together for a jam!

@kingrobert1st

4 жыл бұрын

Here you are...Steve runs circles round him kzread.info/dash/bejne/fo6um7d_obG2qM4.html

Steve howe Absolute i do not no, words or sentiment can not discribe this man s talent 😮

It’s crazy that there’s one man playing this

Steve Howe wrote Clap (The first of the songs on vid) when his son Dylan was born so I'm playing it for my Grand daughters B-Day!

@alton936

5 жыл бұрын

Sept. 2018 What a fine Gift .....It would be great to hear about the reaction !

"Clap" has always been one of my favorite pieces of music... not that there aren't many other great works out there, but... "Clap" just has a certain energy to it that gets me every time.

I remember seeing yes in 1971 Steve how was playing guitar of course they were introducing a new band out of Texas they called themselves the eagles. Great concert

He deserved a standing ovation

You know what was the best part abou this video? People engaging and NO CELLPHONES IN THEIR FACES. That is an audience.

@patrickmanion9646

7 жыл бұрын

This was 1989. Cell phones didn't exist...

@spencercolucy271

7 жыл бұрын

Patrick Manion, I understand that. Just acknowledging the energy of the audience :)

@patrickmanion9646

7 жыл бұрын

:)

@estebanposadaduque6415

5 жыл бұрын

..so true ...and also when record labels BELIEVED : In 1967, Atlantic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, now the Warner Music Group, and expanded into rock and pop music with releases by Led Zeppelin and Yes.... and vinyls where purchased at the stores ... bonding people .

One of the greatest,period!!!

I saw Steve play this in 1971 or 72. Yes was the front band for Ten Years After at the time. Fragile still hadn't been released. To say we were blown away is an understatement. We made the band come back for 4 encores making Alvin Lee wait 45 minutes. When he came out, he was po'd. You could see it. Yes never opened for anyone again after that tour.

Yes! No pun intended. I have loved Steve since about 1975 or so. My musical brain agrees with his.

Times change. Eddie is the greatest hard rock guitarist. Steve is the greatest prog rock and classical guitarist. They are my two favorites.

Beautiful, especially Mood for a Day. My 92 yo father in law... a performing classical guitarist still! Loves this but can't get his head around the fact he plays this standing up!

Not too shabby for someone self taught and doesn't read music! I wish I had half his talent.

The introdution of Mood for a day is WONDERFUL!

This master's playing is stunning - he's equally at home in all genres. His versatility is amazing!

You can just tell how much fun he's having. Such an amazing musician

Guitar player of the year 7 years in a row. Guitar Player magazine

@Zaaxun

Жыл бұрын

5 years in a row, that's the limit. 77-81

He's not Steve Howe, HE IS APOLLO! Beautiful!

Steve's a true inspiration. As a guitar player who can't sing for shit, I was blown to subatomic particles when I saw that you could play guitar like this and have absolutely no need for words. I proceeded to spend the next 6 months working on Clap every night. Every Night I would play the same bar over and over, in the end it was worth it, made me feel so much better about myself as a musician. Thank you Steve, you are truly a gift to our society of mortals.

@bobbiolmollmann5619

5 ай бұрын

Why does if he sings or not matter

No way to dislike such masterpiece.

One of the finest five guitarists in the last 2 thousand years if not thee finest!

The only man who can play this.

you know a guitar player is amazing when NOONE is commenting on that suit hes wearing.

@pyite100

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, I was just wondering where I can find that shirt.

@robinhoward949

6 жыл бұрын

I saw that tour, he was hot in that suit!

@jdwhite6483

6 жыл бұрын

Until now!

@meoddball

6 жыл бұрын

Suit? I didn’t notice..that is until you mentioned it! It’s almost like when you put a song in someone’s head! Bwhahahaha! Your work is done!

@joesycamore2899

5 жыл бұрын

He could wear anything whilst playing like that

I love a lot of great guitarists - Jimmy Page; Eric Clapton; Jimi Hendrix; Alex Lifeson...but, Steve Howe is just perfect in every way! Steve Howe makes even the greatest of guitarists seem ill.

I heard this for the first time fifty years ago. Still admire it after half a century

Great, Mr Howe is the very best of all times.... thanks a lot.

These two pieces always bring a smile to my face. Steve's great at mixing chords and melody on the guitar.

When I first listened mood for a day I was 18. It was my starting point in the exploration of classical music. Thank you Steve and your company.

Steve Howe is a fantastic guitar player.

one of the best performances ever

Astounding guitar work, his touch is so light and soulful and inspiring. He makes it look so easy. His movement is like the pied piper leading the way through a rustic old time village. Truely a great talent!

@metube2824

3 жыл бұрын

I just saw someone say he never took lessons, can't read music,he just play's by ear and plays what sounds good to him.That's amazing!

@markbecker8661

3 жыл бұрын

That's right, self taught. He listened to a lot of jazz growing up.

OMG - does this bring back old memories! Saw YES in a early concert at University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in 1972 where Steve broke into one of his marvelous acoustic pieces in the midst of their usual freneticperformance style. You literally could not hear a breath in the entire venue as everyone was totally transfixed by his virtuosity. Obviously, he has only expanded in that respect. Truly amazing diversity of styles and meldings. There are those who "play" the guitar technically perfect, there are those that "elevate" the instrument with true love and empathy - that is Steve Howe. If you can't hear the difference - pity on you!

By far my favorite guitar player of all time. Truly a master and shall always be remembered as one of the best, if not THE best.

Lucky,Wow,Gives me chills every time I hear them!🎉

Howe did he do that!!?

@johnr.timmers2297

6 жыл бұрын

He spent his whole life doing what he loved. Also it was the 70's anything was possible.

@chezruss

5 жыл бұрын

practice practice practice

And, just between Clap and Mood for a day, e short excerpt from the theme of Fellini's movie "La strada", by Nino Rota.

One of the great musicians ever.

No interest in best or worst good are bad- just lovely to listen too.Thankyou upload Thankyou Steve.

I could listen go him play all day

@MyTube4Utoo

5 жыл бұрын

+Philip C Yep, he sets the Mood for a Day.

Possibly the most unique style in rock. One of the most underrated guitarists of all time

My brother spent hours and hours learning these 2 songs. I was quite impressed . I told him now you're a world class guitarists. He just made a crocodile smile.

Legend. After decades I still get chills from the feels.

to the 45 people that dislike this...you have no idea what music really is

@herbertwells8757

7 жыл бұрын

So if this is "real music", what do you call what Julian Bream and John Williams (the guitarist, not the movie composer) play? Howe's unaccompanied pieces from Yes Album and Fragile are okay, in my opinion, but still pretty far from wonderful. Here they sound particularly twangy and percussive. Otherwise, they're just too repetitive. It's interesting to see that Howe has a few flamenco-ish moves (rasgueado, etc.) but apparently no real classical technique at all. I'm not all that impressed with his Travis-ish (everything is "ish" with this guy) picking either. Sorry. (At least I didn't click the dislike button.)

@dinocamella5940

7 жыл бұрын

huh? wtf

@ronchalker9227

7 жыл бұрын

Oh for goodness sake, Herbert, chill.

@SALMUZ

7 жыл бұрын

I agree man .. what are thinking those people .... ? why dislike ?

@deborahgordon4153

7 жыл бұрын

REAL TALENT AMAZING MUSIC

Crazy talented.

He is the best!! And see how he plays without narcisism. For the love of music and makes everybody feel that way!

Howe was voted "Best Overall Guitarist" in Guitar Player magazine five years in a row (1977-1981) and in 1981 was the first rock guitar player inducted into the Guitar Player Hall of Fame. He's so good that I've literally never heard anyone else even close. I've seen him live once: speed and accuracy in concert is remarkable. He is still writing and producing music to this day.