If there was ever a band sent from the heavens to bring beauty to mankind it's surely YES 💚

@johnwriter8234

Жыл бұрын

Well put, Sir!

@EvilSean62

Жыл бұрын

the harder you listen the better it gets !!!

@Frankincensedjb123

Жыл бұрын

Got me through my cancer. Heaven sent.

@TimGenster

Жыл бұрын

@@EvilSean62. Been listening to this band called YES since 1970. Surely always at the top for me. Yours is one of the better attempts to explain YES music to those who’d say …’I don’t get it!’

How do you even begin to write a song like this? These guys are musical geniuses!!

@brianfileman

Жыл бұрын

A lot of collaboration, some pre-existing melodies or lyrics, a lot of improvisation in the studio, then clever cutting and splicing of the master tape. Then rehearse even more as they learn how to play it live! Although a lot of Yes compositions utilise some classical forms, they differ mainly in that there are not the work of one creative mind. The first example of ‘progressive’ composition, where every party is solely composed (and played in the studio recording) by an individual, is probably by the then 19 year old Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells.

@deborahstrickland9845

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a journey. Not just a destination.

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

"We used to decommercialize music quite often. Purposely. Don’t repeat that chorus. That’s what pop bands do. So basically we had our own method." - Steve Howe “Steve brought in the third section ‘Wurm,’ which was something that Steve had written. Combined with the sections that Jon and myself wrote for that song, it made it a really interesting song. The more people you have writing usually the better things are.” - Chris Squire

@MelanieAF

Жыл бұрын

@@brianfileman Love the Tubular Bells shout-out. I've watched the BBC recording of it being played live, complete, with a slew of great musicians. I never fidget once in spite of the length-with every note, I can't wait to hear the next one. What a flourishing era of music this was, so much talent, just everywhere you turned!

@aprilstewart5929

9 ай бұрын

@@MelanieAF "Tubular Bells"......sigh......

Best quote ever..."after this you just have to go pawn your bass" epic.

Their music is on it's own level and it is way up there. Heart of the Sunrise, next please.

@PaulHilburger

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@johnwriter8234

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulHilburger AGREED ..(I saw then Detroit 1976 "GATES OF DELIRIAM" !!

@suesebree8670

11 ай бұрын

Yes, please!!

Listening to an entire Yes album is like taking a journey. Rock on.

"Speak to me of Summer..." This is my youth soundtrack right here. Yes came into their own with this album. Flawless from start to finish.

@CuriousGeorge1111

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same as I listened. Those two verses describe and accompany my fondest high school memories. Peace, brother.

This song is made for headphones. The phasing is fantastic.

My favorite progressive rock band and one of my favorite tunes. They are the pinnacle of which so many others have attempted to achieve!

This was Yes's breakout album in 1971, and this song in particular turned a LOT of heads. It was unlike anything anyone had heard before. YES would just go on to turn heads over and over again. Loving your reactions to their music.

This whole album is so dope. Probably my favorite Yes album. There’s just something kind of blech about someone who doesn’t like Yes.

Its a joy to watch you guys hear these masterpieces for the first time. Peace, all 💕

Sneakily one of my top Yes songs ever. Just brilliant. That last part with the strumming electric with the effects, then the bass coming in, the drums, then that solo at the end. F****** goosebumps every time. Can't tell you how many hundreds of times I probably listened to this throughout my life, especially HS/College days with the lights out and headphones on while puffing on a little something, lol. Fantastic album. Thanks fellas.

@grimson

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite outros ever

The musicianship in this band is nothing short of ridiculous. Can't wait until you guys get around to reviewing"Yours Is No Disgrace". Enjoy your weekend!

I got to see Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth 36 times over 40yrs their shows were a journey with the divine. 🙏🍁

@jeffschielka7845

Жыл бұрын

😎

@lindazee

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ a spiritual journey and yet so earthy too. A super-rare combination.

Best band, ever. Period.

When you listen to Yes, it’s not just a song but a composition!!! So good!

The interaction of the Bass player and the Drummer's is magical

The Yes Album is a cornerstone of my teen years. I wore this album out on my cheap strereo. I still know every note of this song. It is thrilling to see sophisticated folks love this.

Steve Howe is one of the premier guitarists that nobody talks about. You can hear it all over this song. Blending acoustic with electric. Clean at times and also experimenting with effects. Definitely more rewarding on each listen.

@markoliver630

Жыл бұрын

Steve Howe was guitar player mag player of the year 5 years in a row during this period.

@aprilstewart5929

9 ай бұрын

@@markoliver630 Good, he deserved it. I think he's only underrated because of the prodigious talent of the other members of Yes. But yeah....superb, even divine talent.

I wish I had a dime for every time I've heard this song. And I'm still not tired of it

I have ben a huge YES fan since 1974. I have seen them LIVE four times and the precision which they play with is even more amazing when they are on stage.

Some of the finest here guys. The musicality of YES is untouchable.

Loving the reactions! Yours is no Disgrace is an awesome song.

You guys are RERUNNING all my growing up songs--the best!--thank you!

About 10 times live. Late 70s to 90s. Always incredible musicianship

On Yessongs Triple Live Album, Chris Squire lets Rick Wakeman in on the solo party, and Steve Howe somehow manages to take his lead outro, and magnify it EPICALLY. RIP Chris, and Alan

@rakeshadhin

Жыл бұрын

Well, here it is! kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4KbzaWDkaTZlbA.html

@fredericmondor8683

Жыл бұрын

THE FISH!!!One of the best bass solo of all time.

@stevencorreia9193

Жыл бұрын

Yes songs was the first album I bought/ In the early 70's..and still have it.

All of these guys were in their early 20's, simply amazing.

One guitar player, Steve Howe. Genius.

What a great vocal too!

THE BASS ON THIS SONG IS THE BEST RECORDED EVER

Watching music reactions for me is about seeing how many people out there really love the same music - and with YES, who wouldn't love this stuff? "Heart of the Sunrise" will melt your marshmallows...

Imagine seeing this live and your body is just shaking from all the bass. I loved every second of it.

Same guitarist. Steve Howe. Tracking right and left on the leads on the Outro. Guys. The entire album is excellent.

What I love about Yes is they take you on a journey. Great headphone music as you sit in your room with black lights on and incense burning 😎

That right there, gentlemen, is one of the hardest outros of all time!

A beautiful definition of the music of the band YES is to say that it is a beautiful and complex sound tapestry.

You have to watch and listen to them play Starship Trooper LIVE. I saw Yes in 1972, and I was on the floor about 5 feet away from the stage. The outro of this song was so incredible that we all felt like we were being lifted up toward the ceiling (yes, yes, I was under the influence) but Chris Squire soloed and then Rick Wakeman soloed and Steve Howell soloed and everybody was floating.

And to think these guys were all in their 20s, none with formal training besides Rick Wakeman. True musicians!

@debrabrabenec

Жыл бұрын

Wakeman joined them on their next album, Fragile.🙂

@steddie4514

Жыл бұрын

Wakeman a keyboard genius and very funny man 👍

@MelanieAF

Жыл бұрын

@@steddie4514 Yes he is-some think it was crass, but I loved his RRHOF acceptance speech-I mean, crassness in rock, shock horror 🙄A good Brit accent can allow one to get away with a lot, lol. Plus, for all that I don't much hold with the RRHOF in the first place, I loved that it had to be chapping Jan Wenner's azz that an unabashed prog group got in, when he allegedly said that would happen over his dead body. I think the critics turned on prog (they mostly loved it, at first) because they couldn't be dismissive of men/music which they couldn't patronise, because these men were more talented in their little fingers than their would-be critics would ever be. They couldn't be built up and then dismissed like your run-of-the-mill "rock louts", because they were obviously musically educated far above their would-be critics. Not that I have anything against "rock louts" either, just as I have absolutely nothing against fiddle-playing "hillbillies". These men are musical geniuses. The would-be critics like to think that they can make or break artists-when the artists are obviously, undeniably masters of their instruments, the critics don't know what to say, because it's no longer just about some trend, or reaction, or fashion, or anything nebulous that the critics can pretend to discover or guide-they can't play with these guys. Stupid RRHOF-just the fact that they shut Bob Seger out for years undermines their credibility. They didn't make him, so they couldn't break him. Saw him in New Orleans in the early 80s-even at the time, I knew that was the best concert I'd ever seen and ever would see, and I've seen a few. Never saw an artist so generous with his time, talent, energy, everything.

I saw Yes live for the first time in 1970 and I was blown away. I remember back in the day, because of just what you guys were talking about, the changes in time signatures, and mood and tempo, the music of Yes was sometimes referred to "Orchestral Rock" or Symphonic Rock" because the different changes and the ebb and flow of the music was very similar to the different movements in a Symphony. One of my favorite bands for over 50 years now.

This is my all-time favorite individual Yes song, second favorite Yes album.

When musical people start listening to the classic Yes albums (1970 to about 1976) they quickly become converts, even if they never expected to dig progressive rock so much. Same happens a lot with early Genesis. I am so glad you guys are loving the early Yes. It's possessed of such beauty and complexity and also heart and soul.

YES were in another magical dimension of sound creation and sonic emotion. 1 guitarist acting as 2

The live versions of this song are out of this world.

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

1978 In the Round especially.

@sebastianblack6506

Жыл бұрын

@@bookhouseboy280 This version is pretty good, fairly recent, but unsure which show's it's taken from. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2d1s7qtobyWddY.html

@josepheastman1719

Жыл бұрын

I highly suggest live version "live in lugano 2004"

@nozzlevelocity

Жыл бұрын

@@bookhouseboy280 It's a crime the BBC Wembley Arena recording was never officially released.

Every SOCAL kid had a YES poster in the 70s… in some weird way they are the goats .. humblingly awesome

Rush got their inspiration to go 'prog' from hearing these guys start it all off. Amazing skills and music. You'll never regret any of the first albums.

Yes changed my musical world when I was 16. I loved (and still love) all kinds of music, but Yes seemed to speak directly to me. At that time, no other band did that.

Love this band during this period especially. Depending on the day of the week and the season, my favourite album is The Yes Album, Fragile or Close to the Edge.

@stevenhollingsworth733

Жыл бұрын

Those 3 albums the YES Album, Fragile & Close to the edge are the foundation of YES.

@retromom5421

Жыл бұрын

You just listed the trifecta of pure YES perfection!

A brother turned me onto this band with The Gates of Delirium…that was 1975, we were in the USAF….blew me away…been a fan since!

I saw them on the "Union Tour" when (I think all, or most) former members went on tour together. I've been to louder concerts but I never been to a concert that I "felt" the music like I did seeing YES . Specifically CHRIS SQUIRE's bass. It went right through my (chest) body! I never felt that before. It was a little overwhelming and it felt like a spiritual moment.

@spongo

Жыл бұрын

I'd forgotten just how much of a physical rumble that bass had live. Thanks for the reminder.

@vicprovost2561

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they should do some of the Union live concert video, amazing how they integrate everyone, great mix for live!

HEART OF THE SUNRISE.

What did you guys think of the drumming? I'm a drummer; I've been listening to this song for 40+ years, and I think Bruford's drumming is brilliant here.

@peterjoslyn1

Жыл бұрын

Bruford was always their best drummer. Never the same after he left

@CuriousGeorge1111

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was fantastic, and like how they mixed the relatively sparse drumming forward.

@MelanieAF

Жыл бұрын

I love love love Bill Bruford's drumming-not the stereotypical rock drummer, so much finesse

@robertboston7872

Жыл бұрын

One of my all time fav drummer's he was incredible

“That was amazing 52 seconds of music”!!! No doubt!

1970..I am 11 years old..lying at night with lights off ..listening to two bookshelf speakers next to my ears ..my first "J" !!

thanks guys tu nmake us listen this song... I grew with them but it was a lionh time without listening it. GREAT GREAT GREAT SONG EVER

Great Choice, Great Reaction. 👏👍👍 Yes songs are mystery, action, suspense, thriller movies. One Yes song is more of a journey than many artists' whole albums. Please react to "Your is No Disgrace" (anti-war), ""Perpetual Change", and "I've Seen All Good People" all from "The Yes Album". You two have refined "ears" and "tastes", so it's wonderful that you use some of your time and talent to 'reinvigorate' music from our youth. Thank You Both. Best Wishes, Guys. ☮

I put this on my new stereo equipment in 75' and thought i was gonna blow the ceiling off.Unbelievable song! Try the live version with orchestra.

So back in the 70’s sitting around a monster stereo, dozen or so or more people drinking alcohol with some form of chemical influence…now today a lot of those people are gone, and some of us only have fragmented memories of a time like no other. Sex, drugs, rock and roll, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger now in their 80’s…so…it was and is a time to remember. Yes, took us to a new level, and with no internet, no social media, guys trying to copy this…drove a few crazy…lol

Quite often these were different compositions written by different members of the band, which they then melded into one long song. Immense talent in every single band member made it all work somehow. Hearing the live versions of these songs off Yessongs takes it to an entirely new level. The groove is better and it swings more.

The outro on this track is one of all-time favorites. I must say you guys are killing it with the reactions. Banger after Banger. Love it. I know you get a ton of requests, but please don't forget about Rush. You still haven't hit their most popular tune Spirit of the Radio. Great track with great lyrics.

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

We’ve got some Rush coming for sure.

On your next listen, as the outro builds up, Bruford (drummer) plays more notes per measure on the kick (or bass) drum. At 8:20, or on your video at 10:33, listen as he plays 32nd notes, just before the guitar solo! Love that! Still one of my favorite Yes songs! 🎵❤️🎵 Debbie

I love how you guys are digging on Yes.

I have seen them LIVE 4x. They are amazing! They play it that clean and tight LIVE too!

An excellent way to start this Saturday 👍 tasty drums, fat bass, vocals, just outstanding all around

It’s a deep deep rabbit hole. Enjoy!

They were unique in their time. I can’t think of anyone that ever duplicated that sound. Several if not all of the members were classically trained. Still amazing.

@brianfileman

Жыл бұрын

Just one member in the the ‘classic’ or original line ups had any musical training. Rick Wakeman. And he joined after this album! Chris Squire sang as a schoolboy in a church choir, but had no musical training as such.

@stephenmichael8837

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. Appreciate that.

@stephenmichael8837

Жыл бұрын

@@brianfileman thanks for the info

@brianfileman

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenmichael8837 You are welcome. It’s a common misconception, even amongst die-hard fans. Not sen then play that many times myself: maybe 5 or 6. First time was 69 with the original lineup (pre Time And A Word).

@lesblatnyak5947

Жыл бұрын

Steve Howe is self taught Jon Anderson is self taught Chris Squire is self taught but he was a church choir boy until they asked him to leave.

I'll never get tired of watching young dudes digging on this music. Thanks fellas! PS: just one guitar player, Steve Howe. He recorded two passes, stereo panned to sound like dueling guitars

As was already mentioned, Steve Howe was the only guitarist here, just multi-tracked. Mass credit to producer and engineer Eddy Offord for the mix and amazing sound of this album in 1971.

My fav Yes song. Seeing them in concert just put me in a trance.

This was their 3rd album. The first with Steve Howe (guitar) and last of the 70s albums with Tony Kaye (keys). The next two albums ("Fragile" and "Close to the Edge") was my favorite Yes lineup.

Chris Squire (bass player) is...da...GOAT!! (R.I.P My Brother!)

Been listening to YES since the 70s threw newspapers at 5 a.m. listening great music

❤️. Yes never disappoints. If you want hard check out the album 90125 - City Of Love. ☮️❤️

I love that you’re exploring Yes!!! Watching their 70s live concerts is a mind blowing experience. Watching their mastery on their instruments and of course the vocals of Jon Davison is sublime. I’m subscribing because of your appreciation of this band, Pink Floyd, ELP and Led Zeppelin.❤️

@fredrickmaynor6304

Жыл бұрын

Uh...Not taking away from the current guy, but surely you actually meant Jon Anderson!

@deborahstrickland9845

Жыл бұрын

@@fredrickmaynor6304 yes, thanks for the correction. I meant Jon Anderson!

I remember all of this music, I used to get off work at 11 pm, put my 8 trk tape in, light up a joint, and 40 minutes later, I was home in total bliss.

Saw them open for Jethro Tull in the early 70s. Hard to believe I only paid $5 for that concert.

@johnwriter8234

Жыл бұрын

They should react THICK AS A BRICK (saw Tull Detroit, 1976) ... DAMN I am OLD!!! ... LOL!!

What brings Dan and Yes fans together? Songs like this. Songs which have change ups and different timing signatures and different styles all melded in to one cohesive song/trip.

@hklinker

Жыл бұрын

The Dan/Yes Connection. It’s real and it is the core of my musical identity.

@skaye19

Жыл бұрын

Agreed it took me 50 years but I finally got to those 2 being my favorite bands.

@CuriousGeorge1111

Жыл бұрын

I think that also, both bands reward people who like to listen closely and interpret lyrics, and love great musicianship and compostion. Both bands have hooks to draw you in, and then a depth of artistry that rewards close attention. Great stuff.

@markn866

Жыл бұрын

Steely Dan is a masterclass in song construction meanwhile Yes is a masterclass in painting with music.

@MelanieAF

Жыл бұрын

I know exactly, for myself-instrumental virtuosity, first. I'm a sucker for it, admiring the dedication, the time put in, the blood sweat and tears it takes to get that good. That's one reason I love so many genres of music-there's virtuosity to be found in almost all of them. I love good composition-when they can also improvise just as well. Then with SD, I love that New York cynicism in the lyrics. With YES, it's 180 degrees opposite-love the quasi-spirituality of the lyrics-that is, when I can find any cohesive meaning at all. That's perfectly fine if I can't, YES is all about the sound.

You thought they were going right and they went left, what a great suprise

So true -- 52 seconds of Yes and you know how good they are. And what is about to come.

This is some tuff stuff here. 😎👍

Great catch with the little military marches that drummer Bill Bruford sprinkles throughout this epic song. There's always so much going on in any Yes song! It's a story told in lyric AND composition, and I glad that you guys are getting that! Not saying it's directly related but I believe the title and general theme of this song is influenced by the 1959 novel of the same name.

There's some classic bands that don't have many "tribute bands" now, and it's a for a reason ;) Queen, Yes, ELP come to mind...

My favorite by them

Great reaction...you guys get it

Told you you would respect it, and happy you really like it!!!

Hey fellas ! Imma big fan ! I catch all YALLs videos ! Look forward to them every day ! Imma 60 year old white dude from Mississippi ! And y’all are listening to the soundtracks OF OUR LIVES ! I love YALLs appreciation for that era ! ITS WHAT SETS YOU GUYS APART ! Get it up ! Lemme get back to this ! MY JAM ! In my 75 Monte Carlo !back in the day ! Much love fellas !

There is a great version of this song by Rick Wakeman, the former keyboard player for Yes, in his 'Live in Buenos Aires' concert. It includes great keyboard work by his son, Adam Wakeman, plus an amazing keyboard and guitar section at the end. Well worth checking out.

Yes "The Messenger" a tribute song to Bob Marley. I can't wait til you get to it.

Chris Squire is always THE SHIT. no matter what, but i really like the reverb on his bass on this song. super fast wave. sounds great

Had a good friend that used to pick me up and we’d go out to the park and he’d pull his home speakers😂 out of his 76 Camaro and play this song at the park. Needless to say we were fairly popular when we pulled up. RIP Scotty, you turned me on to some great music.

@stephentierney9266

2 ай бұрын

One of the best endings to a song ever

The cool thing about this track is Chris Squire's tremolo bass... Thar warble gives the track a life it wouldn't have had if it were played straight. There's so many layers that work together though, you can find something different just about every time you hear it.

When Chris was still with us this was usually the last song, and he would wind up like a softball pitcher. Twas awesome

RIP Chris Squire on bass

I love your reactions Guys - honest and suitably appreciative of the musical geniuses that made up YES!!! Starship Trooper is my favourite track, because it was the first one I really "got"! Musically, I think they've surpassed it in later songs...but that slow-build closing section - "Wurm" just drags me in, every time, and it's so cool listening to musicians who clearly loved composing and playing their music! Keep it going, Guys - there's still a ton of stuff to get through. :)

“Loneliness is a power that we possess to give or take away, forever”…

What a journey! Fun to go back in time and listen and share with you. Tip: Discover early Genesis, progress forward. You'll be amazed.

Great reaction guys. Now check out the live version of this track from the "Keys to Ascension" album with Alan White on drums. The last section is considerably extended and includes a wonderful keyboard solo by Wakeman.

The tremelo on the bass is killer and original!

You guys really need to see Chris squire playing his signature"the fish "Solo Live 🤯

I feel so sorry for people who haven't allowed music to be a part of their lives. So, so sorry. No matter how bad, or good, I'm feeling I always feel even better after listening to this song. What more can you ask out of 8 minutes?

One of the greatest bands ever, YES defines the prog rock genre better than any other group. Check out "Yours Is No Disgrace" from that same album. It was Yes's anti-war song put out during the Vietnam war era.