Hey everyone thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words - I noticed this video’s been gaining some views! This is a performance by the fantastic performers at San Francisco Rock Project, a nonprofit music school for young San Francisco/Bay Area musicians.

@totallycv2388

Жыл бұрын

once in a while yt algorithm throws one of these gems our way 😎

@jorgetrejo5219

Жыл бұрын

Sinceramente notable la interpretación de una las malas emblemáticas canciones de YES. Lo más rescatable que en tono de la música esta hecho para un vocalista masculino. Felicitaciones por la interpretación de la canción. SENSACIONAL. Saludos desde La Paz, Canelones Uruguay 🇺🇾

@jorgetrejo5219

Жыл бұрын

Y sobre todo lo más notable es que hayan interpretado unos jóvenes con mucho talento una canción que cuando se estrenó ninguno de uds habían nacido. Gracias por existir y mantener el buen y exquisito gusto de una música y un grupo de cabecera personal e irónico.

@VivianGratefulDead

Жыл бұрын

曲の解釈もいいし、何よりこの雑多なメンバーで演奏することが、ロックの解釈を広げる新しいものだと思う。 東京からです。希望をありがとう。

@cheneyrobert

Жыл бұрын

The great algorithm in the sky 👏👏👏🥂

whoa! this is surreal, i’m the keyboardist in this video! i’m 16 now but was only 12 during this performance. i’m cringing at my skills displayed here but i still have many awesome memories with everyone with this wonderful group. - Jonah Safavi

@sthompson3

Жыл бұрын

No need to cringe. It's a fantastically difficult piece and you guys killed it.

@RMTStudios

Жыл бұрын

Are you his still performing? Keep it up! You guys are excellent!

@jonahhiro1

Жыл бұрын

@@sthompson3 you're the kindest

@zyrrhos

Жыл бұрын

@@jonahhiro1 Are you still playing?

@jonahhiro1

Жыл бұрын

@@zyrrhos yes, i’m even releasing a song to my youtube channel in a week. after that i want to release a jazz fusion album this fall hopefully! i already have a single out from february :)

So cool to see the younger generation have an affinity for the classics... And might I say... Your bassist is BADASS... He nailed the bassline.

@epistte

Жыл бұрын

Chris Squire would be impressed.

@brentdavis4867

Жыл бұрын

he definitely did research and is moving towards getting there

@MajorCaliber

Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for his fingering technique, but he's never going to get the "sharp edges" without a pick, as used by C. Squire... ;')

@venanciocastroviejojimenez6414

Жыл бұрын

Lo importante es la herencia musical,tened en cuenta la dificultad que entraña este tipo de música,yo pongo un 10 para éstos jóvenes

@petergreenwald9639

Жыл бұрын

The kid on keyboards was pretty damn good too.

Bass player is killin' me. He's playing Squire without a pick. Gettin' close to the same tone too. Amaaaaazing, dude.

@rikcleary1680

Жыл бұрын

Looks like an Alembic or an Alembic clone from the distance.....

@ronluckenbach9492

11 ай бұрын

Yes no pun intended.. no pick.. How cool was that?

@rikcleary1680

11 ай бұрын

I am a fingerstyle player exclusively, and grow nails on right hand to get the pic sound....

@garyd3725

8 ай бұрын

@@rikcleary1680yeah doesn’t look like a squire to me

@rikcleary1680

8 ай бұрын

@@garyd3725 No Squier has a 2 X 2 headstock...that's a dead giveaway.

I'm 64 years old, and a former pro-keyboardist. This nearly brought tears to my eyes. Helps me to feel hopeful for the younger generation. Way to go you guys!

my word that bassist is absolutely nailing it. Sound and playing superb.

@freddiesoverbite6162

Жыл бұрын

On a danelectro longhorn no less.

@garylake1676

Жыл бұрын

He captures Squires stye quite beautifully

@anthonyz7000

Жыл бұрын

He even survived his strap coming loose at 2:25. The kid on the drums couldn't help him, but another guy did - all the while not barely missing a beat!

As a musician and live performer,I must say that I am taken by this fearless performance.

@marcusbmco

Жыл бұрын

Like your use of fearless..

@richardlau2447

Жыл бұрын

Aimed high to copy this song. 💯

@robertedwards9861

Жыл бұрын

same here, was not expecting them to be so tight. tough song to do right

@josephriddle25

Жыл бұрын

Takes balls of solid rock to attempt this tune. These kids nailed it.

@trimetrodon

Жыл бұрын

I think I hear a blend of two different versions of Roundabout; the classic studio version off Fragile and one of the live versions.

As a bass player of over 40 years, all I can say is WOW! Good job to all of you. My heart is happy.

@davidvasquez8658

Жыл бұрын

Good one Gary (or as his mom pronounced it Geddy) ; )

@mtp4430

Жыл бұрын

As a bassist with 55 yrs. of playing under my belt, I was honestly waiting for the WOW moment I saw in the comment. Instead, what I hear is a competent player doing an acceptable ok cover version of a great Chris Squire line. BTW there are some Squire riffs omitted in his line for whatever reason. Nice job, but WOW? Really? He’s a competent bassist who fulfilled his role. Best of luck to him, but let’s not go overboard. How are musicians ever going to improve when you praise them before their time is due. Say something nice, but save the praise for when it is deserved. Otherwise, you end up with players who’s egos are bigger than their talent and they never reach their full potential.

@itsjustme8947

Жыл бұрын

I've watched your own stuff. I can see why you're so easily impressed.

@ThnkQ

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@itsjustme8947 Besides “Nights In White Satin”. Roundabout was one of the longest AM radio songs. Btw condescension is rude. At least they’re doing it. Dude gives the bass player a compliment and you’re projecting 🤦‍♂️

@itsjustme8947

Жыл бұрын

@@ThnkQ Ok. Whatever makes you feel good about yourself. Want a participation trophy for your comment?

The fact that they dared even play something as challenging is this piece of Prog rock is commendable when you think about how old or/young they are. Also, the keyboardist and bassist both are feelin’ it! 💪

@possumofantikka8160

Жыл бұрын

agree

@christianschmidt6591

Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more! I take my hat off to these brave young talents! Superb!🤠

@valentinochamp

Жыл бұрын

Love it! Seriously well done 👏👏👏

@MtgCoach

Жыл бұрын

The guy on the base was having a good time jammin' to this. Hat's off to the guitarist to even attempt to play this song full of intricate notes!

@hombreenojado

Жыл бұрын

It's one of the ABSOLUTE classics.

That bassist is a beast, and that keyboard player is not getting enough love in these comments. Very well done, indeed, all of you👍

@deandee8082

Жыл бұрын

yea bassist is holding it all down and up front its tough bass to keep down he does a fine job.. real good

@noisefuljoy

Жыл бұрын

The bass player plays like Chris Squire, and looks like Jaco Pastorius. Get that man a Ric with fret rattle!

@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a challenging song to try and pull off; I think baby Rick Wakeman was pulling it off better than baby Steve Howe...

@joesperling1262

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@canadianroot

Жыл бұрын

Not mic’d up well, but the drummer is on point, to say the least. Nailed it.

Chris Squire looked down and said "Well done my son, well done.." RIP Chris, thank you for almost half a century mindblowing music.

Keyboard player is like 11 and nailing it. And the girls' harmony is just nuts...they even did the syncopated harmony on the outro.

@jonahhiro1

Жыл бұрын

😂❤ glad i sounded good! that’s ellie and sofia on the vocals, they are amazing

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

@@jonahhiro1 aw thanks Jonah! haha yeah, we practiced it a whole bunch :))

@jonahhiro1

Жыл бұрын

@@ellieisgrooblen ellie!!!

I'm 62 and it's difficult for me to express how I feel watching these teens feeling obviously as exhilirated as I did when I was their age listening to this fascinating Yessong. Thx and kudos for reviving so talently one of the greatest band of the past century !

@danclark3377

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Opened for Jethro Tull believe it or not. Two eventual supergroups. Same stage 6bucks.

@jakeholmes9416

Жыл бұрын

What he said!

@Onlygloo

Жыл бұрын

@@danclark3377 I saw Def Leppard opening for Scorpions back in 1980 ! So, you know... 😏

@StElijahMuseum

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I admit it brought tears to my eyes. Great work to those young musicians.

The girls harmonize so well.

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

thank you! :,)

Bassist is killing it, much respect

In 1978, the height of my Yes fandom, I never ran into a young band on the corner pumping out songs from 1921. Hoorah!!!!

Ambitious selection. Props to the bass player. Chris Squire was no slouch and he managed to keep up even with equipment issues.

@SingularlyNaked

Жыл бұрын

Rock solid rhythm section! You can't go wrong if you've got that.

For a street performance, this was pretty epic. Bassist is killing it.

Thank you for caring about Jon, Steve, Chris, Alan and Rick

@neighborbruce

Жыл бұрын

Bill Bruford plays drums on this song

@MegaMarcin98

Жыл бұрын

@@neighborbruce the br00f himself

@robertedwards9861

Жыл бұрын

i watch live at the rainbow 72 at least once a week lol

Man, this is crazy! Young people playing music I was fortunate enough to see performed live by Yes in 1973! To the non-musicians reading this, this song takes an enormous amount of research, practice, and talent.

@ellieisgrooblen

2 ай бұрын

incredible!! I remember at the time we were all wishing we could see them live

Admirable job by the whole band! First I want to say, at the opening of the song I was wondering, "woah, what's this bassist going to do?" If you know any of Yes, they had a legendary bassist. I'm old and listened to Yes in high school. Chris Squire was one of my musical heroes. This bassist gave him some serious respect - really impressive work on this song by your guy. The guitar opening was a solid signature, and he kept up the part throughout the piece. Keyboard was super solid with no mistakes.

I’m just amazed that these young kids UNDERSTAND this piece musically! BRAVO!!!! Special kudos to the young bass player playing FINGER STYLE! Even the late great Chris Squire played this with a pick. I was moved to TEARS!

@auroamaral9658

Жыл бұрын

Isso foi realmente incrível,e aquele cara de óculos tocando chocalho ,,bem, chamem ele para frente de uma vez,ele ama a banda 🙌🙌🙌

@MtgCoach

Жыл бұрын

The group's manager is on the left, in the back, jammin' w/a tamborine, HA!

I’m just sitting here smiling What a bunch of awesomely talented people Thank you ❤

@andrewdigby5114

Жыл бұрын

i'll say so, too!

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

thank you so so so much!

These guys tackled a very intricate song and did an excellent job. I have followed many bands that would be terrified to do this song. All around the group was great. Mad props to the young keyboard player.

Someone posted this on Reddit which is why you’re getting comments 3yrs later but outstanding job on this great Yes tune. Bonus points for the bassist.

@scottpeterson-hs3yf

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the bass. You know the difference between a bass player and a bassist? $50 bucks.

@shugyoforyou211

Жыл бұрын

Fingerpicking parts Cris Squire used to pick on. Pretty impressive. Also, props to the guitar player for not rushing me intro. These kids are probably even better by now 🔥🙌

@shugyoforyou211

Жыл бұрын

@@scottpeterson-hs3yf 😂👍

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

haha hi! that's awesome. do you know if the reddit post is still up/where I can find it?

As an old goat, it warms my heart to see these kids appreciating the music I grew up on. We always think the music that shaped our lives is special, but when you see kids 50 years junior obviously treasuring those same songs, well, how can you not think it really is special. Great job guys and girls. 👍🏻❤️😎 Was definitely not a waste of my time like some KZread videos are! Thank You for the post.😁

@BoltRM

Жыл бұрын

I'm 64 & it got me misty-eyed 😢

@indioloco6600

Жыл бұрын

This put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Bravo!

@mtjsmith70

Жыл бұрын

Definatly a new generation, she was checking her smart phone while singing lol.

@BoltRM

Жыл бұрын

@@mtjsmith70 Lol I saw that, but figured she may have looking at the words of the song

@perrylindsay6682

Жыл бұрын

this entirely, great to see the kids of today enjoy our music👍👍👌

Yes had a different sound from every other band. Their music was difficult for even very experienced musicians. It was amazing to hear such young people be able to pull it off. Loved it. Thank you!

I’ve listen to the original Yes track probably hundreds of times and I got to say this is REALLY WELL DONE version! This group kicks! Great job and love to see the appreciation for this music lives on!

Seen few bands try to cover this song because it's too difficult. These kids pulled it off! Amazing!

@elpelp1878

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

@arydant

Жыл бұрын

Surely this was a vlliant effort by this group of kids, but lets not overstate it. Alot of bands can do a sloppy perfomance of this piece. It can only improve with practice practice practice..

@elpelp1878

Жыл бұрын

​@@arydant, they are children. In addition to the excellent result of this cover version, it is to be admired and applauded that they like these classics and are interested in experiencing the sensation of reproducing them. I cannot limit myself to a technical musical judgment in the face of this beauty and I wonder if Yes itself would be able to reproduce this music under these same conditions in a bustling and beautiful urban scene full of contrasts and different layers, very interesting to enjoy, my friend!

@francescaa8331

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Nice to see them working on such a hard song .

@slimtimm1

Жыл бұрын

Faster!! Faster!! lol Holy eff slow down

As a Yes fan of over 45 years that's a pretty good effort. Top bass player. Seeing them in their prime was jaw dropping it really was.

@garylake1676

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, considering the complexity of their music, their ability to take their studio renditions to the stage was something else, and I can't recall seeing any other band that gets that close to perfection.

@rockme1492

Жыл бұрын

I think its was in 1971 this great song.

I'm 62 and I first heard this song when I was 11. It changed my life profoundly. Long story short, I've owned my guitar repair business for 47 years because of the way this song inspired me. To hear these kids play it, makes me cry.... REALLY! Bravo!!!!

There have been a few live performances in my 6 decades that have brought tears to my eyes, but this is the first time they were tears of joy!

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

aw wow thank you so much!! so happy this made ya happy!

Great stuff! Their grandparents must be proud! Bassist killing it!!!👍👏👏👏

Can't believe a bunch of kids nailed a very complicated song. Muchos kudos to all, you rock mightily!

It was impossible, but they didn't know, and they did it. Absolutely AMAZING. You've totally captured the sound, the spirit and the feeling of the song!

67 years old, big Yes fan and played in a few bands. I'm very impressed with these youngsters. Refreshing.

These young musicians are just great. This was one of my favorite yes songs in my younger days. It’s good to see the younger generation play tunes like this.

@maciejzalesinski6136

Жыл бұрын

Brawo za odwage!!! Klasyka rocka absolutnie!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Faith in humanity restored!! 💖💖💖

Everyone did a great job. As a guitarist I gotta say this is a tough song to learn and play

wow! this is soooooo awesome! there's still hope in the world! all Yes members should be so proud of you. Congrats!

Thumbs up for this band, they are great kids and, bonus points for their talented and cool bassist.

@knowhere60

Жыл бұрын

Excellent organist too! They look like they're 12-16 years old 😮 anazing!

@calguy3838

Жыл бұрын

@@knowhere60 I'd guess the keyboardist/organist is not more than 10.

@StarfieldRailway

Жыл бұрын

I love the vocals too.

I almost cried when I watched/listened to this. I'm 63, so I've been listening to this kind of music for over 50 years and I must tell you, I love this. Not only because they did such a good job but it does my heart wonders to know that these kids obviously understand & appreciate real music from yesteryear. Great job guys & girls.

Absolutely bloomin brilliant... Chris Squire would be so proud of the bassist..... All of you absolutely nailed a very difficult song to play... And its really appreciated that the younger generation should take the time to recreate a Yes classic.... Keep up this amazing work..

Absolutely wonderful. I've been a fan of Yes since the 70s, and you did them proud. ❤

So happy to see these kids playing real music. They're nailing it too:)

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

we love us some prog!!

That bass line from Chris Squire...was phenomenal. Nice to see kids of today...recognizing its superiority.

Music appreciation. How cool that they learned this song. Hard enough when you are an accomplished band. Hat's off to you. BTW, the keyboardist and bassist rule. Great job everyone.

I love the way they not only got notes rights but matched the enormous attitude of this groundbreaking work.

Very impressed that such a young band managed to play such a difficult song so well.

I never thought 47 years after hearing this I would see the younger generation playing this. Awesome to watch and hear such young talented musicians.Just brilliant ❤❤❤

I'm 64. This was one of my favs. in the 70's. and still is. You guys were AWESOME!! Your bass player is phenomenal!! Keyboards singers and guitarist were great too. Took 4 yrs to finally see it, but glad I did😆👍

I have been playing bass for 40 years and this shows how a good bass player makes a good band great.

Very ambitious for ANY band of any age! Every instrument and vocalist very impressive! The keyboardist must be at least 12. Super!

WOW young ones!!! Whew. That was absolutely smokin incredible. This is an incredibly difficult song to pull off and you ALL did it admirably. That was truly amazing. I can see why everyone was throughly captivated and into your performance. You all are truly of the Light! Yes and hey hey- that rhythm section was nailing it. Dude that bass tone was on point!!! Chris Squire would be smiling ear to ear. Great musicians you all are. Ladies- way to belt out those vocals. So so cool y’all. Keep it going. Best. D

These young kids are jamming to a song that their grandmas and grandpas were probably listening to while stoned out of their heads over 50 years ago! Good music is timeless!

Fantastic! Hat off to the bass player who even getting hooked up and asking for help never missed a beat FANTASTIC

What a great great rendition of that tune , on the street as well, awesome. Seen Yes twice in concert and GTR. These guy's have no disgrace.

I love when young talented kids appreciate great music.

Having seen Yes in person back in 1975, I have to say these kids are rockin' it. This is an extremely tough song to cover and I've seen bands try and it's not easy. Nice job!

Wow! As a huge Yes fan I was surprised. This is not a mainstream easy piece of music these youngsters tackled. Respect for their musicianship.

That dude on bass!!!!!!!!! Amazing! They all are incredible, and this was 4 years ago. I bet they all totally jam their butts off now.

Great job by everyone! Great seeing young people playing songs like this. Special call out to the bass player whose strap came off (2:28) and did not miss a beat. Great recovery with getting it back on (with help).

@Septikwill

Жыл бұрын

Nice job with the little kid with enormous bass behind the scenes LOL

@jbass69goat84

Жыл бұрын

Can play the hound out of the bass......Someone get that young man some strap locks. 👌

@alexdubon2112

Жыл бұрын

Pensé que nadie mas lo había notado jajajaja

BRAVO! To these kids on being inspired and having the courage to publicly perform this great song. Job well done, all of you!! ❤

This is a great cover of a song few attempt to cover. They are all nailing it. As a bassist for over 30 years, I find this bassist a true talent who can likely make it to the top levels. I've been a Yes fan since before I saw them live in the 1970s.

So great to see this music live through a new generation.

I have to say that if KZread had an award for the best video of the year...this would be my vote. :-)

Just the fact you guys were able to get people together and encourage them to do it… nobody covers this song out there… it takes a lot of courage! Great work!!

Bravo to the whole band especially the bass player killing it

Fab job guys. Big round of applause from the UK.

@BobLeton

Жыл бұрын

From Switzerland as well ... 💖

@euansmith3699

Жыл бұрын

Big roundabout of applause 😎

Oh Snap! These kids are badass! The bass player even managed to nail that Rickenbacker tone. Harmonies are killer!! Nice Job!!

Como fan de Yes me emociona mucho ver a gente joven recuperando clásicos como éste. Me da esperanza en la humanidad. Bravo!!!😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Awesome job , gave me goosebumps seeing you do an great old YES song .

Absolutely amazing!!!! I’m a Yes freak and I’m at a loss for words 😳

@jeffreese1828

Жыл бұрын

YES !

Absolutely superb, guys. First the bassist nails the riff, then the young lad on the keyboard comes in... wow!

So great to see the "younger gen." I'm 67 some I greaw up with this amazing music and have been inspired buy it ever since... Truly brilliant band on both count's! Not an easy song and fab effort! Nice job guy's please don't stop and keep the classics alive, they deserve it! You guy's are inspiring!!!!

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

thank you Billy!!!

Great performance! The bass player & the singers are incredible! Congratulations!🎉

@ellieisgrooblen

Жыл бұрын

thank you Martin! :)

It's so "Awesome" to see the young people of today, playing the great Prog songs of the 70's from my most favorite band, "YES!!!"...Great Job you guys!!!!!...Keep it up and practice hard!!!...You'll go Far!!! 👍😃👍

This performance brought joy to my heart and what a great rendition! Great job! Hopefully they are already off to bigger gigs

My hats off to you all. It took me much longer to actually play this masterpiece. I was about 23 years old and it scared the s#!t out of this keyboardist. Wonderful job. Keep going. You are our musical future. We’re very proud of you.

Boy it's amazing that these kids put all this together from a complex song that's maybe 40 years old. And yes that bass player nailed Chris Squires tone and was right in there driving that band

@MrAdopado

Жыл бұрын

The song was released more than 50 years ago ... hard to believe, I know!

Classic Yes song. Great to see there is a young fanbase out there. Not an easy song to play either with so many mood changes.

Just awesome. Great to see such young musicians tackle this very difficult song. As a musician who has been on some big stages I applaud these wonderful musicians. Bravo!

@nayelicruzsalas-mn1xl

Жыл бұрын

De dónde son estos chavos tendrás algún dato, parece que hablas español verdad.

Great to see young people keeping the greatest music from the 70s alive!

The YES geezers here are happy and shocked that a young group of intelligent men and ladies chose to learn this song! Great job!

the guys from YES appreciate your talent.

Kudos! Especially to bass and keyboard players.Complicated song….and I have been listening to it for 50 years.

Great job! They weren't even born when this song was a hit. Does this old heart good to see quality rock and roll remembered by this generation. They nailed it!

Life long Yes fan. Lived in SF for 34 years. This brought a tear to my eye. Fabulous! Thank you so much.

Absolutely fantastic. Yes, the bassist. But everyone is killing it here. Shoutout to this band's ability to have 2 vocalists who can recreate that double-tracked effect on the original studio recording.

I love this. It’s not an easy song to do. They rocked it. That kid on bass!!! Wow.

Magnificent performance!!! Love love love love this song. First heard it when I was 10 yrs old in 1971.

Parece que la gente ni siquiera conoce esta rola mucho menos a YES. Esta música no es para cualquiera, es la primera vez que escucho una interpretación de YES, mis respetos para estos jóvenes saben lo que es bueno indiscutiblemente.

Killer Chris Squire rendition!

Good music will stand the test of time and transcend the generations!

Always nice to see today's youth appreciating the classics. :)

As a longtime Yes fan myself, I just wanna say great job! Especially the bass player!🙌

I’m on my way to teach a couple music classes at a school and this just made my day! These kids should be super proud and whoever taught them is awesome!

The vocalists have the 70s sound down, harmonics, vibrato and all. Very impressed.

My jaw is dropped on the floor. I can't even belive someone recreated this song note by note, just like Yes did.

They all did great ...playing through inadequate equipment and playing all the right notes the keyboard player and bass player the guitarist...so wonderful to see young people playing the old people music.