One has to wonder if you'd have had a different impression of the 'middle section' if you had been forewarned that it was essentially YES' effort to try to capture, musically, the *mood & emotions* of a nation fully involved in a WAR that included furious battles. It was an attempt to capture the *madness* and chaos of a war throughout the entire middle section, finally arriving at a climax which leaves you with a fantastic _emotional release._ The early part of the epic captures the spirit of a nation that's approaching an upcoming war, fueled by the confident predictions of the nation's leaders who are itching for a war with their perceived enemy. Before the war finally does break out, there's a very brief period of doubts & second-guessing, but it is quickly followed by pure war lust. It's once the decision to go to war has been made that the long instrumental battle section unfolds. At first the mood is strident & almost joyful at times when the armies head into battle at a quickened pace. It's also when we get the first indications that a heavy price is being paid. I think this part is my favorite section after the two-minute section you cited as your favorite. It's actually quite melodic around the bass line that dominates, driving the mood of the section It's when that dramatic break occurs, when the early ups & downs of enthusiastic armies finally breaks down into absolute chaos & uncontrolled terror, that we get the section that is most difficult to appreciate, as it attempts to capture, through sound, the "madness" of all-out war. It eventually builds to a climax that generates a fantastic "release" from the pain & death of war after both sides have finally agreed to stop fighting. That's the amazing extended "denouement" section that you called your favorite (before you heard the beautiful *Soon* section which captures the regrets of the nation that went to war & found out it wasn't worth it, generating a resolve to never let it happen again) It's because you didn't realize this when you were giving it a first listen that you really should give it a second listen, this time prepared for what you'll be hearing. Hell, I'd definitely watch you do a Second Listen vid just to see if you have a greater appreciation for what you are hearing while you're hearing it. I think all YES fans who watched this vid would definitely watch a follow-up 2nd listen vid quite eagerly...
I concur. Beautifully written thoughts. And yes, having learned what the context of the ong is about it has indeed totally changed my outlook on the song and its 'Acts' as it were, especially the middle 'battle Act'. So many layers to digest. Perhaps the second reaction is a good shout on next playthrough, though it would be a while. My brain needs time to come down from such a high! Thank you for the comments
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Peak YES were often too layered and complex to retain ALLO the polyrhythmic interplay the first time but each musician like always is very choreographed to perfection. No exception here in this very visceral gem and probably their most progressive alonf wiuth TALES
Do the live version and you can see things, like the slot machine sounds and what is making them lol. I’ve seen yes live dozens of times. Always perfection.
@MusicForTheSoulReactions You might be tempted to watch a live version of Gates for your 2nd listen, but I advise against it. While there is a decent live recording of Gates on the YESSHOWS album, a certain amount of familiarity with what you heard before is needed in order to notice much of the nuance you missed the first time If, after re-listening to the studio version, you still want one more exposure to Gates, then definitely consider a live recording...
The keyboard player is Patrick Moraz. Moraz was a Yes member for a very brief time. Moraz played in this album ("Relayer") in 1974 and its subsequent tour. Later, Wakeman returned to Yes, for "Going For The One" album, in 1977.
"The Gates of Delirium" was also hard for me to understand the first time, but today it seems to me a musical masterpiece... Thank you for your funny reaction...
You just reacted to War and Peace by Tolstoy via Jon Anderson´s vision and Executed by YES. You can hear the anger of the village rising againts their oppressors, you can her the battle, swords crashing, pain, anguish, you can her the victory and finally Soon o Soon the Light PEACE!!!! a Masterpice of Epic proportions
@MusicForTheSoulReactions On July 19, 1975, I saw YES for the first time. The first three songs were Sound Chaser, the next song on this album, Close To The Edge, and Gates Of Delirium.I was so impressed I saw them 35 more time over the next forty years. Remember YES tells stories musically. The words, Jon isn't quite sure but rhythmically brilliant. It's War and Peace next time you listen in silence 😊
I see the story as much more of an anti war piece. The citizens in the beginning are hungry for battle, ready to delve into peril blinded by a false vision of glory. The actual battle is brutal, and the soon section is not happy but a sad lament at the atrocities of war.
@@lesblatnyak5947 I spoke to Alan White during the Ladder Tour and asked why they never play Sound Chaser anymore in concert, besides being too challenging for the the keyboardist in Duty, he said it used to be an opener and that used to set the timing for the concerts, they tend to accelerate all other songs after playing sound chaser. And he said putting it anywhere but the beginning it was too tough on him to be able to play any other songs after that.
The instrumental makes perfect sense in the context of the song. It is about war, and that instrumental section portrays the battle stunningly. The instruments are part of the story. You even hear screams of agony. It isn't just a bunch of random noise.
Great reaction as ever, Steve. (Happy New Year by the way). Patrick Moraz is the keyboardist on this as Rick Wakeman took a break. I heard somewhere this is based on the Tolstoy book 'War and Peace' but that may not be true. I am sure someone can confirm or deny it. Considering this is 1974 it makes it all the more amazing. Squires bass playing is sublime as ever. You can just imagine that listeners to this in 1974 were most likely chilling on something herbal while enjoying this! Cheers, Neil
I love your reactions. I've stayed away from some of the musical choices you have had of late. I chuckled you like the voice of the greatest voice in music, Jon Anderson a good Lancashire lad like yourself. Gates is one of the greatest pieces of music by the greatest band that has graced this planet. Patrick Moraz is on the keys on this.This is based on War and Peace by Tolstoy. Seen them do this live in Glasgow 1975 two nights running.
Always grateful to anyone who watches my videos, I appreciate not every reaction I do will tick a musical box for all my subs, but appreciate you sticking around waiting for one that does suit your tastes 🙂. The harmony of his voice against the backdrop of the instruments was divine!
I was at that concert in the Apollo, Glasgow! My 16 year old jaw hit the floor when they opened with Sound Chaser. Can't believe its coming up for 50 years ago.
I think this is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish, and I think you'll appreciate it more in its entirety if you give it a chance. That chaotic middle section is a brilliant musical representation of war, but also, as you become more familiar with it, it's a little less chaotic and a little more musical. It's probably my favorite section even though the "Soon" section is absolutely beautiful, as you said. And believe it or not, they were able to pull this off live. The "Yesshows" version is arguably even better.
So crazy that they did this live 🤯. I'm sure you're right, more listens and that mid section will numb down a bit and then I can let the magic of it get its full appreciation 👍
I saw them on this tour, and it was the loudest concert I ever attended, with everything perfectly balanced as well. It was the first time of using laser lights in a concert as well. Between the music and the (WTF _ Amazing!!) lights I'm sure quite a few minds got blown that night.
This song is about War. Preparation, battle and aftermath. Congratulations on you (and anybody) that makes it through the battle, to get to the "reward" at the end. I am thoroughly enjoying this Yes ride with you. You're hilarious! though "the medicine" does get you a bit "rambley". Love it though! Try "Awaken", if you haven't yet.
Haha yeah I have loose lips at the best of time, damned bourbon can make it worse so apologies for that, however I do try hard to slap humour in it (which the medicine can help with too 🤦♂️). I think I could suffer through any song in the world, if the reward is that sublime ending Yes treated me too 👌
YES the greatest show on earth. Nice reaction Steve. Trust in the future that piece will bring you to tears after knowing what its about. It did take that aged look from your face. 🎶🙏👑🙏🎶
Haha I'll play it every day on repeat if it de-ages me 🤣. I'm getting slithers of backstory to this song from people in the comments. Definitely need a re-listen with that new context being known to me!
Worth another listen when you know that it's a story of war. Then the chaotic music and even Jon Anderson's lyrics make perfect sense. Starting with a rousing justification for war, then the battle (The chaos) then the victory. Soon is the celebration of the victory. It's an absolute masterpiece.
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsSteve, watch it live at QPR stadium 1974 (th-cam.com/video/WJRVBQtKltM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cIa6TQKzO4vH_XlW). Sound is crap but the performance is electric. Five guys on stage. No ditigal.
If you want to hear an all-round relaxing song from YES that doesn't require bourbon, I recommend "Wonderous Stories" from the album "Going for the One".
Agree!! It is the very first song I ever heard from Yes. I was 11. My older brother had the cassette single. Don't Kill the Whale was B side, or other way around. Forget. Jon's voice hit this note inside me. Couldn't quite understand. Had to become a seeker. Only band that surpasses, to me, is Zeppelin. 😊
So it’s my first visit to your page. I usually like to witness someone hearing Gates for the first time. I’ve no clue what you’ve heard from Yes(I’ll check it out), hopefully you’ve not just dove into this epic without “knowing” Yes. I’ve been a fan for over 50 years and seen them live 50+ times. Relayer is one of my Fav albums! Patrick Moraz did a phenomenal job on his only contribution to Yes😔 Yes is considered to be for mature listeners. It’s also said that to Really hear and understand a Yes song-it must be listened to at least 3x. Gates is definitely one of those songs!😊 Most people struggle with this Album. I think is incredible. So now that you’ve gotten through your first listen and know the story (war & peace), (a comment on here layed it all out), maybe it’ll make more sense to you! Ha if you think Gates is crazy..I dare ya to go on to Sound Chaser!❤❤❤ Just a thought-if ya talk TOO much you’ll lose people…almost me…but love this song and wanted to see you thru til the end. Do yourself a favor and listen again! It may be come a favorite. I’m off to see what else you listened to…
Hey, thank you for the comment and getting involved with the channel. Newcomers always welcome. Definitely will be revisiting this song multiple times with my new perspective of what it's about. Yeah I always struggle to find the balance when it comes to my Yes reactions and talking. TH-cam is quite particular when it comes to reusing content around copyright so have to tread carefully which is harder to do over such long songs! Appreciate you giving me a go though regardless
@MusicForTheSoulReactions haha moi c est madame je me prenomme Marie, Mary en anglais 1 café por cette video qui était assez ardue et un pour perpetual change merci 👍
Nicely done. And, I don't know of many ... any? ... better musical resolutions from angst and chaos to redemption than "Soon". It is, as you said, ethereal. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment. This was definitely up their for me when it comes to creativity and music being used to tell a story, sublime stuff. That ending 🤯
Well that was a very enjoyable journey to take with you, I know Yes so well, they were at this time just pushing themselves, so showcase what they could do. This song was based on the novel war and peace, so it essentually about going into war with the knowledge you might not survive it. Then there is that maelstrom of conflict, and somehow you surviving it, finding yourself appreciating life so much more... I think if you listen to it you did, the end part really has the impact they intended, remember this was written in the 1970's, it was intended you sat down and listened to, maybe with a few mind enhancers... or medication... Yes back then were really on a journey, and they wanted to take you with them... Thank you for plunging into this, I hope it makes you think of how music can really make you feel...
Brilliant comment, enjoyer reading it. I can see how certain enhancements would elevate that song for sure! I enjoyed the journey it took me on, especially that final part. On next listen it will just be me, a bourbon and a dark room! Thanks for watching
@MusicForTheSoulReactions I do not read what others have said, I react to the reactor, and put my own spin on things. I have been following fir a while, thought you might appreciate my view on this challenging song, that evolves into something unexpected. I do have a more straight forward but piece from them to suggest, I think you would like it. And thanks for replying.
I would almost never suggest a cover over a studio original but this is Jon Anderson singing with the Icelandic Orchestra -Todmobile, "Awaken" In my opinion the finest recording of the finest performance of Music EVER recorded!!! th-cam.com/video/CwspoyRdeV0/w-d-xo.html
Relayer is a master achievement from a monumental band. There is nothing like it. I love it. Patrick Moraz on keyboards was a wonderful addition to the line-up, albeit too short. Allan White and Steve Howe's performances are stellar. The track Sound Chaser is Yes at their experimental peak -- my favourite Yes song, followed by the ever so lush To Be Over - just gorgeous. What an album!!!
Hi Steve! Well, I nearly choked when I saw the thumbnail! I would never say you weren’t ready. But for beginner proggers these songs can be much! Bands like IQ and Marillion, which are considered art rock, are great to warm you up to the heavier mental gymnastics of prog. I’ve mentioned this song by IQ before. The road of Bones is a great in between song. Kayleigh by Marillion is more of an 80’s pop rock song. Anyway, love what you do!
Yeah, it was a challenge, but then, the most fun can be had during those, so rock and a hard place comes to mind 🤣. I recall you mentioning those other bands before, I'll try to get to them soon for you, chuck
Most Yes songs have to be listened to 4 or 5 times in order to feel like you understand what is going on (yer dance moves). Not only do they integrate so many parts into their songs but also different types of music (jazz, rock, folk, classical), all in the same songs. Try Heart of the Sunrise, Awaken or The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn). In order to really feel what they are doing, you should listen to their songs again after your reaction. Have fun !!!
I completely agree with what you said there. Multiple listens are a must. I've already listened to the 'soon' part of the song throughout this morning, extremely beautiful stuff. I have a suspicion Awaken shall be next on my Yes journey
I saw this for my first Yes concert in November 1974....I was so overjoyed that YES was regrouped and "relayered" with Patrick Moraz on keyboards after thinking they were gone.....Imagine my confusion hearing this for the first time from the back of Richfield Coliseum (Cleveland OH) with tinny acoustics and pure madness hearing it for the first time even before its release!
When Rick Wakeman left, the band wanted to get Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou (better known as Vangelis) to take over, but as he was Greek and the UK had not yet joined the common market, he was unable to get a work permit to allow him to play gigs in the UK, so they went for Patrick Moraz (who was Swiss but somehow did get a work permit). Moraz later joined the Moody Blues. Jon Anderson (lead singer of Yes) and Vangelis did make quite a few records together. You will love "The Friends Of Mr. Cairo".
You handled "Gates" adequately, and, like Yes, brought it in for a nice landing. Are you ready for "Sound Chaser?" When you said you thought the drummer was gonna get unleashed: "Sound Chaser" is where that happens.
OMG! This reaction is priceless. You definately got the feel of what it's supposed to envoke. This is Yes' interpetation of "War and Peace". The first part is preparation for War, the second part is the reality of War, and the last part is the aftermath - Peace. I've listened to this hundreds of times. The more you listen to it, the more it makes sense. Even the chaotic part makes sense (don't chop it out). This is not an easy piece of music, so hats off to you! Now if you want total "Yes" bliss, try "Awaken" when you decide to explore more Yes. You won't be dissappointed. Hope you kick this cold soon. US Roadie 1 signing off...
Hey Roadie. Glad you enjoyed the reaction. It certainly gave me everything I hoped for and more! The more I thought on it since listening the more complex I find it to be. I think I'll forever find the middle 'battle' section chaos, but then how cool that that's exactly what is trying to be evoked, so perfect execution! Thanks for the well wishes, seems to be on a monthly cycle these colds at the minute 🤣. Take care yourself, US Roadie 1
Tunes make you breathe more easily !!! I was nearly delirious first time I heard this many moons ago To come down if still on the Yes theme put Awaken on from going for the one album or anything else off that album Steve ! It will make u breath more easily 😂
@ This is is something I never Suppers Ready would be used for Steve ! Getting down with the young ones lol th-cam.com/video/wbPKEyhB4mM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3xfAxCg34hPzrI7G
If you are diving into this side of Yes, you are ready for The Mars Volta. They are an early 2000’s band that were put together by the singer and guitar player from a band called At The Drive-In. When At The Drive-In broke up, The Mars Volta formed. With this change came in a complete change in music style. They went full progressive rock with hints of Latin music. I’m going to give you three suggestions which all come from their 1st album, Deloused In The Comatorium, which was released in 2003. Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of) Drunkship of Lanterns Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt Side note, before the band could record this album, their bass player passed away. The producer of the album, Rick Ruben, has a lot of very famous friends, and he got Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to play on the whole album. I started you from the first album on purpose. If they gain your interest, I will be sure to continue suggesting from each album they have.
You are a brave man. This was the first song by Yes I ever heard in the seventies, and it took me many listens before I decided it was the most brilliant song I ever heard. Rick Wakeman had left Yes after Topographic Oceans, Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz replaced him on this album. I thought the pedal steel guitar was a country thing, but Steve Howe and David Gilmour taught me otherwise,
I felt the same way at first ,it was to much for me to take in ,loved some of the sounds but just didn’t get it ,, went to other yes songs loved them ,,went back to gates some time later to just let it reveal its workings ( oooh matron!! ) to me 🫢 it now stands proudly as a piece of pure brilliance from yes ❤️❤️but as other people have said you have the ultimate song / awaken / and the rest of going for the one album to really hit the top ,,,,,, topographic oceans is mind altering as well ,, welcome my friend to yes world - it’s bloody lovely !
Haha love the Carry On reference, super fan of those! Yeah this song has to be experienced multiple times for sure, and with my new found knowledge of what its about it will make far more sense. More Yes awaits it seems. I'm drawn towards Awaken I must admit
The yes line up for this album was Jon Anderson Vocals and main Writer, Chris Squire Bass, Steve Howe Guitar (Using a Telecaster on this one), Alan White Drums, and Keyboards Patrick Moraz who replaced Rick Wakeman. Moraz was previously with Refugee who was basically the Nice with Moraz replacing Keith Emerson. Sadly this was the only Yes Album with Moraz who was replaced with Rick Wakeman for the next album. Moraz brought Jazz into Yes and change the sound of the band significantly. After Moraz left Yes he went to play keys for the Moody Blues for a decade.
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsI love what he brought to the table sadly only for one album. I’m out now but this song is right up there with Close to the Edge for me, so really looking forward to what you have to say about this one 😂❤
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Oh yes, for me he was the most interesting keyboardist in Yes. He also did some great solo albums, some with Bill Bruford, very jazz ones. His first solo album is brilliant, The Story of I, a very prog album but with south american rythms and some superb melodic songs.
@@Rowenband also of interest is that story of I is based on a short story written by Jon Anderson, and the music interpretation is out of this world with Brazilian Rhythms and excellent musicianship that you only find in Prog. Story of I is a masterpiece
This is a piece that won't leave you alone if you dare revisit it. Every stage of tbe crisis of war is there, right from the initial interruptions of peace, the sense of a growing weight of oppression, the decision whether or not to resist and fight, the horror of the battle snd the devastating emotional aftermath. Even tbough Close to tbe Edge stands as their greatest musical arrangement, it is Tbe Gates of Delirium that I keep going back to and have become a bit obsessed with, it is incredibly dense and is probably the closest YES have ever come to a linear narrative. I think it is Jon's greatest lyric writing by far.. "Stand the marcher's soaring talons, peaceful lives will not deliver freedom, Fighting we know, Destroy oppression The point to reaction, As leaders look to you, attacking.."
Well thought out and eloquently put comment, Mark. I can imagine if I listen again, each time new elements will leap forth to reveal themselves and enlighten me further. That last section, honestly, just wow, stunningly beautiful stuff
This is the big Yes challenge. One of my all-time favorite. Wonder how you gonna react to it. By the way I don't drink alcohol since 10 years, but seeing you is tempting me !! Well I don't think you are untrained to it. It just takes more then one listen to get it. We all felt the same at first listen I think.
I can see why it's one of your favourites. And yes, don't get tempted by the drink, I mostly use it at times for the more challenging songs I anticipate, more as a Prop device than a necessity. I vary rarely drink at all actually. Life is bright and colourful just fine without. Thanks as always for watching
Your reactions to Yes never fail to entertain! One never "overthinks" Yes, one only underthinks. 😅 They basically put one of the longest books ever written - War and Peace - to music. This song is pretty much what one should expect from that endeavour. Its actually a song of three parts: 1) The politcal discussion and decision to go to war with a rival neighbour country. 2) The ride out to battle, the savage battle itself, and the victory. 3) The end of the battle, the sadness, regrets and the hopes for reconciliation. Seen like this, the sections of the song make more sense. Oh and a final thpught: I don't really think of Yes songs as songs (in the typical sense) they are more like sonic movies. There's always a story being conveyed but not only through the lyrics (or sometimes not through the lyrics, let's be honest) but through the instruments themselves. The emotions conveyed by the music reflects the story or epic and, like a movie, it's not usually your typical pop song vibe but the vibe you'd get from, not any movie, but a classic movie by the likes of Stanley Kubrik. You put on your headphones, close your eyes, and visualise the story for yourself.
I always appreciate the time and effort some of you go to with your very insightful and thought provoking comments. Seems we are on the same page with the movie analogy, perhaps great minds think alike 🤔. The knew what they were doing for sure and all this new info to me about the context of the song totally makes sense now, and will evolve my listening to it on future playthroughs privately so I'm super grateful to you all for sharing that!
Ok so I just checked out your playlist… There’s So much more to appreciate: Yours is No Disgrace Heart of the Sunrise Long Distance Runaround And You and I Wonderous Stories Siberian Khatru South Side of the Sky Awaken** Another Fab Epic Mind Drive** My Lullaby Epic So many more!!!❤
Always good to know that there are some other gems out there to explore. I have covered and you and I, sobering khatru and found them both wonderful. Thank you for helping me along this journey
I strongly recommend the best live version of this piece of art on Yesshows (Cobo Hall - Detroit - 1976). You'll be blown away! The best live performance of a song I've ever heard!
My dream guy! 😍. I’m excited and I haven’t even started the video yet! Your reaction to Close To The Edge, well, you might remember, I adored. Now this? I can’t wait to see! I’ll try not to edit this response by adding more as I watch your cute ass react, but you never know, and I really talk too much…let’s go! ☮️❤️😎🎼 Already adding stuff…I don’t drink but I do smoke, so I toke while you sip, we will meet at the end. The end part was realized as a single, SOON. ☮️❤️🎼😎
Hey Nancy, always nice to see you pop up in the comments. I see we share something in common, the habit of talking a lot 🤣. What a chaotic but wonderful song this and oh boy oh boy that ending...to die for!!!
SOON is the last part of the song. It is a single. As a DJ, I played SOON 20 times to the whole song once. Meaning I played Soon all the time,delirium about once every six weeks. Starship Troopers, Heart of the Sunrise, And You and I, Turn of the Century….need them all! Peace ❤
I saw in the comments that you were considering Awaken for your next Yes video. I think thats a great idea; I think it's the most accessible of their epics. Very catchy and ethereal.
Let's educate you on The Progressive Rock band, YES." Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members. On this song, "The Gates Of Delirium" which is the opening song to the album, "Relayer," released in 1974, the musicians are: Jon Anderson>>>lead vocal and vocal arranger/songwriter; Steve Howe(How): guitarist; Chris Squire>>>Bassist; Alan White>>>drums/percussion; Patrick Moraz>>>keyboardist. These are also the musicians who perform on the entire "Relayer" album. The Gates Of Delirium is about War and Jon Anderson was inspired to write the song by the Classic Novel, "War and Peace" by Tolstoy. There are these themes of a Supernatural or Spiritual war.going on either now or long ago like in "Lord Of The Rings" by J.J. R Tolkien. Like "Close To The Edge" this song is a Masterpiece and considered the most infamous song of Progressive Rock today. later songs and became famous for their Cosmic Spiritual messages as well as their excellent musicianship. The song "Roundabout" was released in 1971.
Loved the reaction , you are well ready for Yes , really enjoyed that. The dissonance is really part of it , Tarkus by ELP an equally brillant challenge
Yes, I could suggest a lot of YES songs too. I like many Yes phases, including some Pop efforts: A resumed list of my YES favorites: "Everydays", "Onward", "Long Distance Runaround", "And You And I", "Going For The One", "Siberian Kathru", "Time and a Word", "Astral Traveller", "Shoot High, Aim Low", "Owner of a Lonely Heart", "Starship Trooper", "Leave It".
Steve, weirdly for a long time I only listened to the "soon" section, despite having no issues other chaotic music, it wasn't what I wanted from Yes. However, I really like it now. It's a great track to cycle to.
Since it's about war and peace, and it's loosely based on the book by Tolstoy, it conveys the lead up to war, the war, and then peace with the Soon part at the end. The contrast of the build up to the release makes the Soon part more impactful than if it was just by itself. If the crazy prog stuff is too intense for you, they have a lot of stuff that is shorter, or simple, really mellow, fun, or catchy or whatever, like Onward, I've Seen All Good People, Turn Of The Century, Starship Trooper, Nine Voices, Wonderous Stories, etc and the singer Jon Anderson has a ton of amazing solo stuff such as Song Of Seven. Steve Howe the guitarist is off the hook amazing on that slide guitar which nobody else I've heard plays it like that.
Tha ks for sharing your thoughts. Prog like this is definitely a challenge, but one I relish undertaking. Some shorter, fun, catchy ones sound equally tempting though as I don't think I could do such epic pieces year round before going slightly mad before too long 🤣
This entire piece is brilliant (and, yes, the end section is stunningly beautiful), but the crazy middle 'war' section is my favourite (including the 'bloody well nice' bit).
Really hilarious watching you react to one of the most provocative and unexpected pieces of music ever written. There is nothing even close to The Gates of Delirium to to find a point of reference.
The song is very loosely based on "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy. The longer part is about war and killing. The shorter last piece (Soon) is about peace, redemption and forgiveness.
This is about war. The music did exactly what it was supposed to do. Building up, resulting in a crazy mad cacaphony of battle and war. And then, peace. This band always knows exactly what to do.
This track is just exhausting. Not my favourite of their epics, but when you're feeling a bit under the weather it's fun to open the "Gates of Delirium".
Yes its a very complicated piece for sure, very unique! There's a time and a place for this kind of music I reckon! Boy oh boy does it help detract from a cold 🤣
who else would use a rack of used car parts from a junkyard as a musical instrument...let alone record Allan accidently knock it over...they added a frying pan for the gig I saw....lol
@MusicForTheSoulReactions yes, a lot of the chaotic noise in the battle scene was made by the rack of parts...they also used it on the live version of Ritual that they played at the same gig
Yes isn't generally considered 'chill' music. Parts of it can be, but they're usually individual sections (like the middle of "Close to the Edge") within larger pieces. You may want to check out Jon Anderson's solo album 'Olias of Sunhillow' which he produced after this. It's got some pretty dreamy and spacey stuff on it.
LMAO...lol...hahaha...you know I NEVER thought about that like you when I first heard this song in 1974, I was 19 and so were my friends....when we were listening to the album...we never felt aabused mentally or emotionally from the middle part of the song, "The Gates Of Delirium" we were excited about how they were expressing "WAR" hahahaha.....and we were in tears listening to "Soon" the last piece to "Gates of Delirium" because it reminded us of Peace or Heaven after the Apocalyse.....hahahaha
Glad you enjoyed it. What a song this is! It must have been soooo cool hearing it at 19 as it was released. Could appreciate the full effect of the music in the time it was meant to be experienced. Soon is just glorious, had it on repeat for days!
Ah, Steve Steve Steve. Waited till I got me pipe and slippers for this. It’s up there with Close to the Edge for me. Others have covered the theme, but for me, the overall feeling is less organic than what came before and after. The album cover is all snakes and rocks and marching soldiers; the music is, at times, sharp, angular, crystalline, dissonant (to me). For all these reasons, it remains a singular Yes album, with Pat Moraz giving it a jazz push. I am about to start - I can only imagine what you make of it. At the end I will be weepy, as always. An amazing piece of art ❤ Nice to see Nursery Cryme in the background 😊
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsAbout 1/3 and I know exactly the “synth notes” you mean. It’s actually the guitarist hitting the strings with his pick. One of many moments of absolute perfection in the song. Then we move to battle - the pace of change marks the opening salves of the guitar gunshots fighting the synth cavalry. I’ve listened to it a lot ❤
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsLastly, it took me a long time to love the middle section, and I can understand how overwhelming it is on full blast in headphones. It can still be a struggle for me, but it makes sense as the final bloody battle and then you anticipate the synths in victory payoff, which is massively rewarding and which you loved. But yeah, with a cold on full blast in headphones must have mashed you up. Sorry!
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsHere ya go: the boys playing this live in 1974 at QPR stadium and 40,000 people. Sound is dodgy in places but their performance is stunning: th-cam.com/video/WJRVBQtKltM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FuFLKT1vhpv2Jp3s
The initial elements are a prelude to war which kicks into a battle at the point where you got slapped by the fish! when the keyboard solo and crazy percussion of clashing swords starts. It ends with the aftermath of the battle and the glory and freedom ‘achieved’ before progressing into one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written IMHO as Jon muses on the reason for life itself in ‘Soon’. BTW there are some ‘Soon’ clips on YT including a live version should you need the peace without the battle.
When you read out loud 'the point you get slapped by a fish' it makes me realise what a load of waffle I come up with some times 🤣🤦♂️ Thank you for letting me know that there are YT videos of just the peaceful end music, amazing stuff. Thank you for checking out the reaction, you're a legend
HOLY FK! YOU DONE DID IT! This is as far as it goes. NOW you are ready for TALES from TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS my friend! And let NO wimp tell you a discouraging word about that MASTERPIECE of GENIUS! Just tell them to go listen to RUSH and leave you be! ONWARD into the DEPTH of YES)))))))....BTW the lyrics here are unusually very literal & the music LITERALLY builds towards WAR into the lament towards forever lasting PEACE. IF YOU LISTEN TO THE LYRICS YOU'D KNOW what to feel... JEEZ!!! It ALL makes TOTAL SENSE ! LOL!!! This is their only album with new Keyboardist Patrick Moraz who's JAZZ FUSION influence added a different flavor to YES
Hahaha you've got a bit of tongue in cheek humour I see, love it, my kind of person! I see I complete one challenge and you immediately set me up with another!! Clearly you are a menace only content with witnessing my mental downfall 🤣. Not gonna, I couldn't hear his vocals clear enough at times, not got the best hearing unfortunately, but a few re-listens and I'll get there no doubt. Thanks as always for joining me on this journey, its turning into a blast
You gave this piece fine respect. It is a tear jerker and beautiful at the end. The chaotic part is war. It's based off the novel "War and Peace". I absolutely love it. I have this album hanging on my wall. ☮💟
@@reneelyons6836 --Back in 1975 with some chemical enhancements, I went through the windowpane of the canyon and horse riders trail on the cover and visited the Valley beyond ..!)
Hi Steve, I was listening to YES, earlier Today. Close To The Edge Gates Of Delerium shall be an interesting listen😮 No, it's good. Get well soon Roadie Ronnie SCOTLAND
Hey Ronnie. It must have been you I was channing when I received my sudden urge to explore this so today! Thank you for the well wishes, Ronnie. Take care
Perfect reaction to this Most Challenging and ultimately beautiful Yes masterpiece. I loved your reaction "welcome to the Madhouse" because that is exactly Yes' intent. It is the battle scene of the madness of war with this being a 21 minute "war and Peace" interpretation....and the last third can be enjoyed in most Yes summaries and TH-cam with the last act just called "SOON!" th-cam.com/video/0pNm2VqLPx4/w-d-xo.html
This was too early after not having digested "Close to the Edge" yet 😂 And don't worry, even I - as a German - can hear your humor. And why should you lie about how you hear the song? There's enough guys doing music reaction who never have anything bad to say about any song. As a huge Yes fan, this song is not my favorite, but I wouldn't want to miss it. It's a masterpiece, but you have to be in the mood. Try "To be over" from the same album! And don't try "Sound Chaser" from the same album!
Haha I think you may be right, perhaps 10 years after Close the The Edge might I have been ready 🤣. This was a big task, but a glorious one regardless! I agree, I've seen plenty of channels always nothing but saying every song is the best thing since sliced bread. Want to keep it honest and real. Appreciate the suggestion too
Hi, Steve. I don't know if I already suggested... If I don't suggested, now I suggest.🤓 Flaming Youth. This is a band which have 1 only album, but I suggest a reaction for this. Well, this band is "only" the first Phil Collins band (before Genesis). Maybe you can prefer react to the entire album "Ark II". This is a "concept album", then... Or, for a first contact, I suggest a video which you can find in TH-cam: "Flaming Youth - Changes - ARK-2 - (Phil Collins) • TopPop" In TH-cam, you can find also more 2 songs from the same TV show ("Earthglow" and "From Now On") and various other videos (different songs in different TV performances, of course). Thank you for your kindness and attention. 🤝
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Here I list these videos, which makes an complete Flaming Youth "Ark 2" album experince, in order, with the best quality I found: - Phil Collins and Flaming Youth, Guide me, Orion Rare Original Color Footage 1969 (Brian Chatton) - Flaming Youth - Earthglow - ARK-2 - 1-11-1969 • TopPop (TopPop) - FLAMING YOUTH - WEIGHTLESS (alegareca) - Flaming Youth - 'The Planets' (excerpt from 'Ark 2' Album November 1969) - Flaming Youth - Changes - ARK-2 - (Phil Collins) • TopPop (TopPop) - Flaming Youth In the Light of Love and Pulsar (Jesica Clark) - Flaming Youth - From Now On (Immortal Invisible) - ARK-2 - 3-11-1969 • TopPop (TopPop) Note: the "more Collins vocals" tracks are "Changes" and 2 segments in "The Planets": 'Jupiter' and 'Saturn'.
Delirium is the medical term for confusion! This is epic Yes , it is not a casual listen but so worth it they all at their best and showing off a bit , Rick Wakeman is very experimental but Chris Squire one of the best bassists ever, Steve Howe always trying to best Steve Hackett , the drummer bill bruford was also a drummer with King Crimson and played with Genesis , I am a Shrink who did a PhD in prog lyrics and I almost never understand their lyrics but I love this song because it sounds exactly like delirium. The Genesis fix for this is to listen to trick of the tail much easier than Yes , having said that when you feeling stronger the double album tales from the topographic ocean is a masterpiece but probably best done alone no work tomorrow and enough JD
Wakeman and Bruford were not on this album. And Wakeman is anything but experimental -- he's a showman. Patrick Moraz is the real deal with his jazz leanings - this guy can deliver some serious stuff. As much as I like Bruford (probably my favourite drummer), Alan White was perfect for this release with his raw energy.and intricate flourishes.
You got it spot on with the Delirium statement Gerry! It epitomises it wonderfully! Whoever was in this all played their part to a tee! There's a few suggestions for this topography album, may have to take a yonder to it at some point
You know, Steve ( do you prefer Steve or Steven?) if you love synth so much, you might like to delve into one of the first prog rock bands…. Kind of the granddaddy of prog in my humble opinion, and that is The Moody Blues. Late 60’s. Of course, it wasn’t a synth then but a mellotron.
Steve is fine 🙂. I need to head back to Moody Blues (reacted to a couple of theirs I think), enjoyed them. And of a melotron (whatever that is) is synth like I defo need more!
The title of the song should have been a tip-off of what was about to come your way. I've always said there should have been a disclaimer at the beginning of this song. A song that musically depicts the lead up to war, the war itself and then the aftermath it's not going to be meant to be an easy listen. They accomplished exactly what they set out to. To make you uncomfortable, and then the recovery and peace at the end. In reality, it's great composing, everything was done for a reason. Want you understand what they were attempting, and listen to it a few times, it makes complete sense and I don't know of any other band could have pulled it off as good as they did. This wasn't an anti-war song, it was about depicting the brutality, the insanity, the horrors of war. It was real risky business for them to approach this topic the way they did. Except for the aftermath of the war there is no way you could have catchy hooks that you can whistle to all day. It was meant to be disturbing.
Hey brother, isn't it a bit early to be drinking even in jolly ole England time zone? Just remember you're a living organism on planet earth. Sometimes have to do that with acid. This song is amazing, think I've only heard it 2 or 3 times. When Genesis is the cure, Led Zeppelin is the answer...
@MusicForTheSoulReactions 5 PM somewhere, true that. I have another reviewer on youtube, a classical composer, that fires up bowls of weed during his reviews. True story.
Gates is about both "War and Peace", and the Russian revolution. Soon is about ending war of any kind. Both are incomparable, but I think Soon is especially beloved, and I've seen Jon perform it a few times, solo. That voice is still very much there! Now: get yourself some chicken soup; you look terrible! :)
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Think of it as coming from a Jewish mother. Not insulting, just "yikes!" LOL And of course....chicken soup....and I particularly recommend Jon Anderson and Todmobile, doing "State of Independence"....that'll make you feel a whole lot better. :)
@MusicForTheSoulReactions I prescribe one of these. You won't need burbon for it, though there's no reason *not* to have some. :) I promise, this will give you wings. And it's not super long, either. th-cam.com/video/80sL3gfNz1Y/w-d-xo.html
I've tried listening to this quite a few times but I don't have the mental capacity to endure the cacophony of sound that is the main body of the song. "Soon" hits the spot but after this album I lost interest in the band. Punk rock had come along and "YES" started to sound too contrived.
One has to wonder if you'd have had a different impression of the 'middle section' if you had been forewarned that it was essentially YES' effort to try to capture, musically, the *mood & emotions* of a nation fully involved in a WAR that included furious battles. It was an attempt to capture the *madness* and chaos of a war throughout the entire middle section, finally arriving at a climax which leaves you with a fantastic _emotional release._
The early part of the epic captures the spirit of a nation that's approaching an upcoming war, fueled by the confident predictions of the nation's leaders who are itching for a war with their perceived enemy. Before the war finally does break out, there's a very brief period of doubts & second-guessing, but it is quickly followed by pure war lust. It's once the decision to go to war has been made that the long instrumental battle section unfolds. At first the mood is strident & almost joyful at times when the armies head into battle at a quickened pace. It's also when we get the first indications that a heavy price is being paid. I think this part is my favorite section after the two-minute section you cited as your favorite. It's actually quite melodic around the bass line that dominates, driving the mood of the section
It's when that dramatic break occurs, when the early ups & downs of enthusiastic armies finally breaks down into absolute chaos & uncontrolled terror, that we get the section that is most difficult to appreciate, as it attempts to capture, through sound, the "madness" of all-out war. It eventually builds to a climax that generates a fantastic "release" from the pain & death of war after both sides have finally agreed to stop fighting. That's the amazing extended "denouement" section that you called your favorite (before you heard the beautiful *Soon* section which captures the regrets of the nation that went to war & found out it wasn't worth it, generating a resolve to never let it happen again)
It's because you didn't realize this when you were giving it a first listen that you really should give it a second listen, this time prepared for what you'll be hearing. Hell, I'd definitely watch you do a Second Listen vid just to see if you have a greater appreciation for what you are hearing while you're hearing it. I think all YES fans who watched this vid would definitely watch a follow-up 2nd listen vid quite eagerly...
Excellent analysis.
I concur. Beautifully written thoughts. And yes, having learned what the context of the ong is about it has indeed totally changed my outlook on the song and its 'Acts' as it were, especially the middle 'battle Act'. So many layers to digest. Perhaps the second reaction is a good shout on next playthrough, though it would be a while. My brain needs time to come down from such a high! Thank you for the comments
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Peak YES were often too layered and complex to retain ALLO the polyrhythmic interplay the first time but each musician like always is very choreographed to perfection. No exception here in this very visceral gem and probably their most progressive alonf wiuth TALES
Do the live version and you can see things, like the slot machine sounds and what is making them lol. I’ve seen yes live dozens of times. Always perfection.
@MusicForTheSoulReactions You might be tempted to watch a live version of Gates for your 2nd listen, but I advise against it. While there is a decent live recording of Gates on the YESSHOWS album, a certain amount of familiarity with what you heard before is needed in order to notice much of the nuance you missed the first time
If, after re-listening to the studio version, you still want one more exposure to Gates, then definitely consider a live recording...
Hi, I like your reactions. The "Soon" Part is like nectar from the gods...sweet and beautiful.
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The keyboard player is Patrick Moraz. Moraz was a Yes member for a very brief time. Moraz played in this album ("Relayer") in 1974 and its subsequent tour. Later, Wakeman returned to Yes, for "Going For The One" album, in 1977.
Didn't expect this dive so early, one of my all time faves, fantastic stuff Steve!!
Haha I felt in a crazy mood today and thought 'why the hell not' 🤣
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsSnowed in? We just have the standard pelting icy rain down in the south.
"The Gates of Delirium" was also hard for me to understand the first time, but today it seems to me a musical masterpiece... Thank you for your funny reaction...
Thank you for watching! I can see how this grows on people over time for sure
You just reacted to War and Peace by Tolstoy via Jon Anderson´s vision and Executed by YES. You can hear the anger of the village rising againts their oppressors, you can her the battle, swords crashing, pain, anguish, you can her the victory and finally Soon o Soon the Light PEACE!!!! a Masterpice of Epic proportions
Now you've said all that, I can totally see it in each section 👌
Really good insight , didn’t know that but makes sense ( as much as Jon Anderson ever does)
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On July 19, 1975, I saw YES for the first time. The first three songs were Sound Chaser, the next song on this album, Close To The Edge, and Gates Of Delirium.I was so impressed I saw them 35 more time over the next forty years. Remember YES tells stories musically. The words, Jon isn't quite sure but rhythmically brilliant. It's War and Peace next time you listen in silence 😊
I see the story as much more of an anti war piece. The citizens in the beginning are hungry for battle, ready to delve into peril blinded by a false vision of glory. The actual battle is brutal, and the soon section is not happy but a sad lament at the atrocities of war.
@@lesblatnyak5947 I spoke to Alan White during the Ladder Tour and asked why they never play Sound Chaser anymore in concert, besides being too challenging for the the keyboardist in Duty, he said it used to be an opener and that used to set the timing for the concerts, they tend to accelerate all other songs after playing sound chaser. And he said putting it anywhere but the beginning it was too tough on him to be able to play any other songs after that.
The instrumental makes perfect sense in the context of the song. It is about war, and that instrumental section portrays the battle stunningly. The instruments are part of the story. You even hear screams of agony. It isn't just a bunch of random noise.
No reward without risk, open the gates. 💙💙🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
Ain't that the truth, well said!
Thank you. I do like your reaction very much. Very funny, when you said mental. hahaha lol🤣
Renee! 🥰
Great reaction as ever, Steve. (Happy New Year by the way). Patrick Moraz is the keyboardist on this as Rick Wakeman took a break. I heard somewhere this is based on the Tolstoy book 'War and Peace' but that may not be true. I am sure someone can confirm or deny it. Considering this is 1974 it makes it all the more amazing. Squires bass playing is sublime as ever. You can just imagine that listeners to this in 1974 were most likely chilling on something herbal while enjoying this! Cheers, Neil
Haha I think some certain substances made for a unique experience when this came out for sure! Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year to you too Neil
I love your reactions. I've stayed away from some of the musical choices you have had of late. I chuckled you like the voice of the greatest voice in music, Jon Anderson a good Lancashire lad like yourself. Gates is one of the greatest pieces of music by the greatest band that has graced this planet. Patrick Moraz is on the keys on this.This is based on War and Peace by Tolstoy. Seen them do this live in Glasgow 1975 two nights running.
Always grateful to anyone who watches my videos, I appreciate not every reaction I do will tick a musical box for all my subs, but appreciate you sticking around waiting for one that does suit your tastes 🙂. The harmony of his voice against the backdrop of the instruments was divine!
I was at that concert in the Apollo, Glasgow! My 16 year old jaw hit the floor when they opened with Sound Chaser. Can't believe its coming up for 50 years ago.
YES. Best...band...ever.
I think this is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish, and I think you'll appreciate it more in its entirety if you give it a chance. That chaotic middle section is a brilliant musical representation of war, but also, as you become more familiar with it, it's a little less chaotic and a little more musical. It's probably my favorite section even though the "Soon" section is absolutely beautiful, as you said. And believe it or not, they were able to pull this off live. The "Yesshows" version is arguably even better.
So crazy that they did this live 🤯. I'm sure you're right, more listens and that mid section will numb down a bit and then I can let the magic of it get its full appreciation 👍
I saw them on this tour, and it was the loudest concert I ever attended, with everything perfectly balanced as well. It was the first time of using laser lights in a concert as well. Between the music and the (WTF _ Amazing!!) lights I'm sure quite a few minds got blown that night.
Wow, sounds simply amazing experience for you
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Oh yes, yes it was. They were always amazing in concert.
Finally, TH-cam has "recommended" your video for me!
Ps. This is my favorite Yes track.🤓
Fantastic stuff, my face is now inescapable on your TH-cam feed 🤣😈. I hope I'd did your favourite track some justice then! 🤞
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This song is about War. Preparation, battle and aftermath. Congratulations on you (and anybody) that makes it through the battle, to get to the "reward" at the end. I am thoroughly enjoying this Yes ride with you. You're hilarious! though "the medicine" does get you a bit "rambley". Love it though! Try "Awaken", if you haven't yet.
Haha yeah I have loose lips at the best of time, damned bourbon can make it worse so apologies for that, however I do try hard to slap humour in it (which the medicine can help with too 🤦♂️). I think I could suffer through any song in the world, if the reward is that sublime ending Yes treated me too 👌
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Wow! An actual reply. I'm impressed. Thanks.
YES the greatest show on earth. Nice reaction Steve. Trust in the future that piece will bring you to tears after knowing what its about. It did take that aged look from your face. 🎶🙏👑🙏🎶
Haha I'll play it every day on repeat if it de-ages me 🤣. I'm getting slithers of backstory to this song from people in the comments. Definitely need a re-listen with that new context being known to me!
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That first time I saw it, I was crying and I looked around and I was not alone. Divine
Worth another listen when you know that it's a story of war. Then the chaotic music and even Jon Anderson's lyrics make perfect sense. Starting with a rousing justification for war, then the battle (The chaos) then the victory. Soon is the celebration of the victory. It's an absolute masterpiece.
Completely agree. It does explain a lot and definitely makes for a need to revisit. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsSteve, watch it live at QPR stadium 1974 (th-cam.com/video/WJRVBQtKltM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cIa6TQKzO4vH_XlW). Sound is crap but the performance is electric. Five guys on stage. No ditigal.
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If you want to hear an all-round relaxing song from YES that doesn't require bourbon, I recommend "Wonderous Stories" from the album "Going for the One".
That sounds delightful. Thank you
Agree!! It is the very first song I ever heard from Yes. I was 11. My older brother had the cassette single. Don't Kill the Whale was B side, or other way around. Forget. Jon's voice hit this note inside me. Couldn't quite understand. Had to become a seeker.
Only band that surpasses, to me, is Zeppelin. 😊
This is another beautiful piece.
Going for the one would be my favourite yes song.❤❤❤
So it’s my first visit to your page. I usually like to witness someone hearing Gates for the first time. I’ve no clue what you’ve heard from Yes(I’ll check it out), hopefully you’ve not just dove into this epic without “knowing” Yes.
I’ve been a fan for over 50 years and seen them live 50+ times. Relayer is one of my Fav albums! Patrick Moraz did a phenomenal job on his only contribution to Yes😔
Yes is considered to be for mature listeners. It’s also said that to Really hear and understand a Yes song-it must be listened to at least 3x. Gates is definitely one of those songs!😊
Most people struggle with this Album. I think is incredible.
So now that you’ve gotten through your first listen and know the story (war & peace), (a comment on here layed it all out), maybe it’ll make more sense to you! Ha if you think Gates is crazy..I dare ya to go on to Sound Chaser!❤❤❤
Just a thought-if ya talk TOO much you’ll lose people…almost me…but love this song and wanted to see you thru til the end. Do yourself a favor and listen again! It may be come a favorite.
I’m off to see what else you listened to…
Hey, thank you for the comment and getting involved with the channel. Newcomers always welcome. Definitely will be revisiting this song multiple times with my new perspective of what it's about. Yeah I always struggle to find the balance when it comes to my Yes reactions and talking. TH-cam is quite particular when it comes to reusing content around copyright so have to tread carefully which is harder to do over such long songs! Appreciate you giving me a go though regardless
Merci !
Wow. Merci to you, kind Sir! Such a generous gift. I'm super grateful 🙏
@MusicForTheSoulReactions haha moi c est madame je me prenomme Marie, Mary en anglais 1 café por cette video qui était assez ardue et un pour perpetual change merci 👍
Nicely done. And, I don't know of many ... any? ... better musical resolutions from angst and chaos to redemption than "Soon". It is, as you said, ethereal. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment. This was definitely up their for me when it comes to creativity and music being used to tell a story, sublime stuff. That ending 🤯
Literally, war, then peace.
Another Yes epic!
Thanks for sharing bro!
And thanks for watching fella
'Soon' is actually available as a standalone single, so enjoy it :)
I've had it on repeat a few times on Spotify, can't get enough it!
Well that was a very enjoyable journey to take with you, I know Yes so well, they were at this time just pushing themselves, so showcase what they could do. This song was based on the novel war and peace, so it essentually about going into war with the knowledge you might not survive it. Then there is that maelstrom of conflict, and somehow you surviving it, finding yourself appreciating life so much more... I think if you listen to it you did, the end part really has the impact they intended, remember this was written in the 1970's, it was intended you sat down and listened to, maybe with a few mind enhancers... or medication... Yes back then were really on a journey, and they wanted to take you with them... Thank you for plunging into this, I hope it makes you think of how music can really make you feel...
Brilliant comment, enjoyer reading it. I can see how certain enhancements would elevate that song for sure! I enjoyed the journey it took me on, especially that final part. On next listen it will just be me, a bourbon and a dark room! Thanks for watching
@MusicForTheSoulReactions I do not read what others have said, I react to the reactor, and put my own spin on things. I have been following fir a while, thought you might appreciate my view on this challenging song, that evolves into something unexpected. I do have a more straight forward but piece from them to suggest, I think you would like it. And thanks for replying.
Can't wait to see you react to more Supertramp music !!
Definitely on my to do list pile!
@ their album « Crime of the Century » is a masterpiece, if you are able to listen to it in one sitting, it would be amazingggg !!
I can't remember if you've already reacted to "Awaken" off the "Going for the one" album, but I think you'd enjoy it.
I can't remember either 🤣. If not, I will do, cheers
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsIt’s the next biggie. Equally and literally awesome in that it provokes the most profound awe for the universe. Celestial.
I would almost never suggest a cover over a studio original but this is Jon Anderson singing with the Icelandic Orchestra -Todmobile, "Awaken" In my opinion the finest recording of the finest performance of Music EVER recorded!!! th-cam.com/video/CwspoyRdeV0/w-d-xo.html
Relayer is a master achievement from a monumental band. There is nothing like it. I love it. Patrick Moraz on keyboards was a wonderful addition to the line-up, albeit too short. Allan White and Steve Howe's performances are stellar. The track Sound Chaser is Yes at their experimental peak -- my favourite Yes song, followed by the ever so lush To Be Over - just gorgeous. What an album!!!
Hi Steve! Well, I nearly choked when I saw the thumbnail! I would never say you weren’t ready. But for beginner proggers these songs can be much! Bands like IQ and Marillion, which are considered art rock, are great to warm you up to the heavier mental gymnastics of prog. I’ve mentioned this song by IQ before. The road of Bones is a great in between song. Kayleigh by Marillion is more of an 80’s pop rock song. Anyway, love what you do!
Yeah, it was a challenge, but then, the most fun can be had during those, so rock and a hard place comes to mind 🤣. I recall you mentioning those other bands before, I'll try to get to them soon for you, chuck
@ I know you’ve got a lost a mile long so it’s all good. I’m enjoying your musical journey!
The "Slot machine" sound is a guitar with fast echo. picked accordingly :) Cheers man love your reaction. OFC this is Patrick Moraz on keys.
Ah was it. Yeah I'd never of got that in a million years, don't know enough about instruments. Thanks for the education 👌
Amazing one band can create such diversity in one song and in the end it makes sense.
Most Yes songs have to be listened to 4 or 5 times in order to feel like you understand what is going on (yer dance moves). Not only do they integrate so many parts into their songs but also different types of music (jazz, rock, folk, classical), all in the same songs. Try Heart of the Sunrise, Awaken or The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn). In order to really feel what they are doing, you should listen to their songs again after your reaction. Have fun !!!
I completely agree with what you said there. Multiple listens are a must. I've already listened to the 'soon' part of the song throughout this morning, extremely beautiful stuff. I have a suspicion Awaken shall be next on my Yes journey
Great choice !! Awaken is amazing !! Rick Wakeman is back !!
Soon is an all time beauty!!
Totally agree
@ Hope you’re feeling better “Soon”!
Released in the USA on December 5, 1974. I can remember it like it was yesterday.
You mean YESterday 😉. Sounds like wonderful memories you have there 👌
@MusicForTheSoulReactions ...good one. Having seen YES live 49 times, I can die a happy man.
I saw this for my first Yes concert in November 1974....I was so overjoyed that YES was regrouped and "relayered" with Patrick Moraz on keyboards after thinking they were gone.....Imagine my confusion hearing this for the first time from the back of Richfield Coliseum (Cleveland OH) with tinny acoustics and pure madness hearing it for the first time even before its release!
When Rick Wakeman left, the band wanted to get Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou (better known as Vangelis) to take over, but as he was Greek and the UK had not yet joined the common market, he was unable to get a work permit to allow him to play gigs in the UK, so they went for Patrick Moraz (who was Swiss but somehow did get a work permit). Moraz later joined the Moody Blues. Jon Anderson (lead singer of Yes) and Vangelis did make quite a few records together. You will love "The Friends Of Mr. Cairo".
Interesting info to learn, thank you kindly for sharing
You handled "Gates" adequately, and, like Yes, brought it in for a nice landing.
Are you ready for "Sound Chaser?"
When you said you thought the drummer was gonna get unleashed: "Sound Chaser" is where that happens.
Oh really, I'm up for anything that sets those drums off!
OMG! This reaction is priceless. You definately got the feel of what it's supposed to envoke. This is Yes' interpetation of "War and Peace". The first part is preparation for War, the second part is the reality of War, and the last part is the aftermath - Peace. I've listened to this hundreds of times. The more you listen to it, the more it makes sense. Even the chaotic part makes sense (don't chop it out). This is not an easy piece of music, so hats off to you! Now if you want total "Yes" bliss, try "Awaken" when you decide to explore more Yes. You won't be dissappointed. Hope you kick this cold soon. US Roadie 1 signing off...
Hey Roadie. Glad you enjoyed the reaction. It certainly gave me everything I hoped for and more! The more I thought on it since listening the more complex I find it to be. I think I'll forever find the middle 'battle' section chaos, but then how cool that that's exactly what is trying to be evoked, so perfect execution! Thanks for the well wishes, seems to be on a monthly cycle these colds at the minute 🤣. Take care yourself, US Roadie 1
Tunes make you breathe more easily !!! I was nearly delirious first time I heard this many moons ago
To come down if still on the Yes theme put Awaken on from going for the one album or anything else off that album Steve ! It will make u breath more easily 😂
I'm all for breathing easy!!! I think Awaken may be the way forward!
@ Brill Steve 😂
@ This is is something I never Suppers Ready would be used for Steve ! Getting down with the young ones lol
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If you are diving into this side of Yes, you are ready for The Mars Volta. They are an early 2000’s band that were put together by the singer and guitar player from a band called At The Drive-In. When At The Drive-In broke up, The Mars Volta formed. With this change came in a complete change in music style. They went full progressive rock with hints of Latin music. I’m going to give you three suggestions which all come from their 1st album, Deloused In The Comatorium, which was released in 2003.
Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)
Drunkship of Lanterns
Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt
Side note, before the band could record this album, their bass player passed away. The producer of the album, Rick Ruben, has a lot of very famous friends, and he got Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to play on the whole album.
I started you from the first album on purpose. If they gain your interest, I will be sure to continue suggesting from each album they have.
You are a brave man. This was the first song by Yes I ever heard in the seventies, and it took me many listens before I decided it was the most brilliant song I ever heard. Rick Wakeman had left Yes after Topographic Oceans, Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz replaced him on this album. I thought the pedal steel guitar was a country thing, but Steve Howe and David Gilmour taught me otherwise,
So cool you git to hear this at the height of the prog era and at its time of release!
I felt the same way at first ,it was to much for me to take in ,loved some of the sounds but just didn’t get it ,, went to other yes songs loved them ,,went back to gates some time later to just let it reveal its workings ( oooh matron!! ) to me 🫢 it now stands proudly as a piece of pure brilliance from yes ❤️❤️but as other people have said you have the ultimate song / awaken / and the rest of going for the one album to really hit the top ,,,,,, topographic oceans is mind altering as well ,, welcome my friend to yes world - it’s bloody lovely !
Haha love the Carry On reference, super fan of those! Yeah this song has to be experienced multiple times for sure, and with my new found knowledge of what its about it will make far more sense. More Yes awaits it seems. I'm drawn towards Awaken I must admit
Great reaction! I thought you would like this one
Thank you, and I certainly did!
The yes line up for this album was Jon Anderson Vocals and main Writer, Chris Squire Bass, Steve Howe Guitar (Using a Telecaster on this one), Alan White Drums, and Keyboards Patrick Moraz who replaced Rick Wakeman. Moraz was previously with Refugee who was basically the Nice with Moraz replacing Keith Emerson. Sadly this was the only Yes Album with Moraz who was replaced with Rick Wakeman for the next album. Moraz brought Jazz into Yes and change the sound of the band significantly. After Moraz left Yes he went to play keys for the Moody Blues for a decade.
Thank you for the info! Really interesting, and Moraz is a very skilled keyboard player!
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsI love what he brought to the table sadly only for one album. I’m out now but this song is right up there with Close to the Edge for me, so really looking forward to what you have to say about this one 😂❤
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Oh yes, for me he was the most interesting keyboardist in Yes. He also did some great solo albums, some with Bill Bruford, very jazz ones. His first solo album is brilliant, The Story of I, a very prog album but with south american rythms and some superb melodic songs.
@@Rowenband also of interest is that story of I is based on a short story written by Jon Anderson, and the music interpretation is out of this world with Brazilian Rhythms and excellent musicianship that you only find in Prog. Story of I is a masterpiece
@@Yes_Jorge_Yes I agree completely.
This is a piece that won't leave you alone if you dare revisit it. Every stage of tbe crisis of war is there, right from the initial interruptions of peace, the sense of a growing weight of oppression, the decision whether or not to resist and fight, the horror of the battle snd the devastating emotional aftermath. Even tbough Close to tbe Edge stands as their greatest musical arrangement, it is Tbe Gates of Delirium that I keep going back to and have become a bit obsessed with, it is incredibly dense and is probably the closest YES have ever come to a linear narrative. I think it is Jon's greatest lyric writing by far..
"Stand the marcher's soaring talons, peaceful lives will not deliver freedom,
Fighting we know,
Destroy oppression
The point to reaction,
As leaders look to you, attacking.."
Well thought out and eloquently put comment, Mark. I can imagine if I listen again, each time new elements will leap forth to reveal themselves and enlighten me further. That last section, honestly, just wow, stunningly beautiful stuff
This is the big Yes challenge. One of my all-time favorite. Wonder how you gonna react to it. By the way I don't drink alcohol since 10 years, but seeing you is tempting me !! Well I don't think you are untrained to it. It just takes more then one listen to get it. We all felt the same at first listen I think.
Don't just have a toke.
I can see why it's one of your favourites. And yes, don't get tempted by the drink, I mostly use it at times for the more challenging songs I anticipate, more as a Prop device than a necessity. I vary rarely drink at all actually. Life is bright and colourful just fine without. Thanks as always for watching
Your reactions to Yes never fail to entertain!
One never "overthinks" Yes, one only underthinks. 😅 They basically put one of the longest books ever written - War and Peace - to music. This song is pretty much what one should expect from that endeavour.
Its actually a song of three parts: 1) The politcal discussion and decision to go to war with a rival neighbour country. 2) The ride out to battle, the savage battle itself, and the victory. 3) The end of the battle, the sadness, regrets and the hopes for reconciliation.
Seen like this, the sections of the song make more sense.
Oh and a final thpught: I don't really think of Yes songs as songs (in the typical sense) they are more like sonic movies. There's always a story being conveyed but not only through the lyrics (or sometimes not through the lyrics, let's be honest) but through the instruments themselves. The emotions conveyed by the music reflects the story or epic and, like a movie, it's not usually your typical pop song vibe but the vibe you'd get from, not any movie, but a classic movie by the likes of Stanley Kubrik. You put on your headphones, close your eyes, and visualise the story for yourself.
Sorry to repeat some of what others have already said and I wrote the above before you said bssically the same thing about it being like a movie. 😊
I always appreciate the time and effort some of you go to with your very insightful and thought provoking comments. Seems we are on the same page with the movie analogy, perhaps great minds think alike 🤔. The knew what they were doing for sure and all this new info to me about the context of the song totally makes sense now, and will evolve my listening to it on future playthroughs privately so I'm super grateful to you all for sharing that!
Ok so I just checked out your playlist… There’s So much more to appreciate:
Yours is No Disgrace
Heart of the Sunrise
Long Distance Runaround
And You and I
Wonderous Stories
Siberian Khatru
South Side of the Sky
Awaken** Another Fab Epic
Mind Drive** My Lullaby Epic
So many more!!!❤
Always good to know that there are some other gems out there to explore. I have covered and you and I, sobering khatru and found them both wonderful. Thank you for helping me along this journey
I strongly recommend the best live version of this piece of art on Yesshows (Cobo Hall - Detroit - 1976). You'll be blown away! The best live performance of a song I've ever heard!
YES! 😊
My dream guy! 😍. I’m excited and I haven’t even started the video yet! Your reaction to Close To The Edge, well, you might remember, I adored. Now this? I can’t wait to see! I’ll try not to edit this response by adding more as I watch your cute ass react, but you never know, and I really talk too much…let’s go!
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Already adding stuff…I don’t drink but I do smoke, so I toke while you sip, we will meet at the end.
The end part was realized as a single, SOON. ☮️❤️🎼😎
Hey Nancy, always nice to see you pop up in the comments. I see we share something in common, the habit of talking a lot 🤣. What a chaotic but wonderful song this and oh boy oh boy that ending...to die for!!!
SOON is the last part of the song. It is a single. As a DJ, I played SOON 20 times to the whole song once. Meaning I played Soon all the time,delirium about once every six weeks. Starship Troopers, Heart of the Sunrise, And You and I, Turn of the Century….need them all!
Peace ❤
I saw in the comments that you were considering Awaken for your next Yes video. I think thats a great idea; I think it's the most accessible of their epics. Very catchy and ethereal.
I love ethereal music so sounds like I'm in for a doozy with awaken 👌
Let's educate you on The Progressive Rock band, YES." Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 by lead singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and drummer Bill Bruford. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout their history, during which 20 musicians have been full-time members. On this song, "The Gates Of Delirium" which is the opening song to the album, "Relayer," released in 1974, the musicians are: Jon Anderson>>>lead vocal and vocal arranger/songwriter; Steve Howe(How): guitarist; Chris Squire>>>Bassist; Alan White>>>drums/percussion; Patrick Moraz>>>keyboardist. These are also the musicians who perform on the entire "Relayer" album. The Gates Of Delirium is about War and Jon Anderson was inspired to write the song by the Classic Novel, "War and Peace" by Tolstoy. There are these themes of a Supernatural or Spiritual war.going on either now or long ago like in "Lord Of The Rings" by J.J. R Tolkien. Like "Close To The Edge" this song is a Masterpiece and considered the most infamous song of Progressive Rock today. later songs and became famous for their Cosmic Spiritual messages as well as their excellent musicianship. The song "Roundabout" was released in 1971.
Great comment, really appreciate you sharing. Consider me educated, kind Sir
Loved the reaction , you are well ready for Yes , really enjoyed that. The dissonance is really part of it , Tarkus by ELP an equally brillant challenge
Ah ELP, another band who triggers PTSD in me from a previous reaction 🤣
If you want to find the last part on Spotify you might find it under the title "Soon". It might be a live version, though.
Ahhh fantastic stuff, appreciate the useful info, what a masterpiece that is
Yes, I could suggest a lot of YES songs too. I like many Yes phases, including some Pop efforts:
A resumed list of my YES favorites: "Everydays", "Onward", "Long Distance Runaround", "And You And I", "Going For The One", "Siberian Kathru", "Time and a Word", "Astral Traveller", "Shoot High, Aim Low", "Owner of a Lonely Heart", "Starship Trooper", "Leave It".
Thats a good long list to work off there 👍. Some I have already reacted too, and loved might I add! They are a unique band for sure!
I had heard "Soon" on it's own from their box set before I had heard the whole song. I had a similar feeling of WTF when hearing the rest.
Haha imagine hearing soon first and then the rest, what a crazy feeling that must have been, you'd have been even more unprepared than I was 🤣
the Soon part at the end was a radio single!
I hope it was popular like it deserved to be!
Steve, weirdly for a long time I only listened to the "soon" section, despite having no issues other chaotic music, it wasn't what I wanted from Yes. However, I really like it now. It's a great track to cycle to.
I can see me starting off doing the same, that ending composition was just perfect for me
Since it's about war and peace, and it's loosely based on the book by Tolstoy, it conveys the lead up to war, the war, and then peace with the Soon part at the end. The contrast of the build up to the release makes the Soon part more impactful than if it was just by itself. If the crazy prog stuff is too intense for you, they have a lot of stuff that is shorter, or simple, really mellow, fun, or catchy or whatever, like Onward, I've Seen All Good People, Turn Of The Century, Starship Trooper, Nine Voices, Wonderous Stories, etc and the singer Jon Anderson has a ton of amazing solo stuff such as Song Of Seven. Steve Howe the guitarist is off the hook amazing on that slide guitar which nobody else I've heard plays it like that.
Tha ks for sharing your thoughts. Prog like this is definitely a challenge, but one I relish undertaking. Some shorter, fun, catchy ones sound equally tempting though as I don't think I could do such epic pieces year round before going slightly mad before too long 🤣
This entire piece is brilliant (and, yes, the end section is stunningly beautiful), but the crazy middle 'war' section is my favourite (including the 'bloody well nice' bit).
The first third is anticipation and anxiety
Best band, ever. Period.
I could tell how much you were enjoying the last part. It´s impossible not to.
It was sublime, I've listened to 'soon' countless times since, just such a calming piece
Really hilarious watching you react to one of the most provocative and unexpected pieces of music ever written. There is nothing even close to The Gates of Delirium to to find a point of reference.
Glad you enjoyed it. Was insanity it was 🤣. I agree, nothing has come close to it so far!
The song is very loosely based on "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy. The longer part is about war and killing. The shorter last piece (Soon) is about peace, redemption and forgiveness.
This is about war. The music did exactly what it was supposed to do. Building up, resulting in a crazy mad cacaphony of battle and war. And then, peace. This band always knows exactly what to do.
This track is just exhausting. Not my favourite of their epics, but when you're feeling a bit under the weather it's fun to open the "Gates of Delirium".
Yes its a very complicated piece for sure, very unique! There's a time and a place for this kind of music I reckon! Boy oh boy does it help detract from a cold 🤣
@MusicForTheSoulReactions i bet 😄
I have always thought the last bit was about recovery
🤣, if it was, they nailed it!
who else would use a rack of used car parts from a junkyard as a musical instrument...let alone record Allan accidently knock it over...they added a frying pan for the gig I saw....lol
Did they really?! That's mind blowing!
@MusicForTheSoulReactions yes, a lot of the chaotic noise in the battle scene was made by the rack of parts...they also used it on the live version of Ritual that they played at the same gig
Yes isn't generally considered 'chill' music. Parts of it can be, but they're usually individual sections (like the middle of "Close to the Edge") within larger pieces. You may want to check out Jon Anderson's solo album 'Olias of Sunhillow' which he produced after this. It's got some pretty dreamy and spacey stuff on it.
I love the idea of dreamy and spacey music 👌
LMAO...lol...hahaha...you know I NEVER thought about that like you when I first heard this song in 1974, I was 19 and so were my friends....when we were listening to the album...we never felt aabused mentally or emotionally from the middle part of the song, "The Gates Of Delirium" we were excited about how they were expressing "WAR" hahahaha.....and we were in tears listening to "Soon" the last piece to "Gates of Delirium" because it reminded us of Peace or Heaven after the Apocalyse.....hahahaha
Glad you enjoyed it. What a song this is! It must have been soooo cool hearing it at 19 as it was released. Could appreciate the full effect of the music in the time it was meant to be experienced. Soon is just glorious, had it on repeat for days!
Ah, Steve Steve Steve. Waited till I got me pipe and slippers for this. It’s up there with Close to the Edge for me. Others have covered the theme, but for me, the overall feeling is less organic than what came before and after. The album cover is all snakes and rocks and marching soldiers; the music is, at times, sharp, angular, crystalline, dissonant (to me). For all these reasons, it remains a singular Yes album, with Pat Moraz giving it a jazz push.
I am about to start - I can only imagine what you make of it. At the end I will be weepy, as always. An amazing piece of art ❤
Nice to see Nursery Cryme in the background 😊
You are about to witness a reaction that takes me everywhere 🤣. Loved your comment, wonderfully articulated thoughts. Hope you enjoy the show!!
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsAbout 1/3 and I know exactly the “synth notes” you mean. It’s actually the guitarist hitting the strings with his pick. One of many moments of absolute perfection in the song. Then we move to battle - the pace of change marks the opening salves of the guitar gunshots fighting the synth cavalry.
I’ve listened to it a lot ❤
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsThey recorded a stack of cars at a scrapyard falling down to create some of the battle noises.
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsLastly, it took me a long time to love the middle section, and I can understand how overwhelming it is on full blast in headphones. It can still be a struggle for me, but it makes sense as the final bloody battle and then you anticipate the synths in victory payoff, which is massively rewarding and which you loved. But yeah, with a cold on full blast in headphones must have mashed you up. Sorry!
@MusicForTheSoulReactionsHere ya go: the boys playing this live in 1974 at QPR stadium and 40,000 people.
Sound is dodgy in places but their performance is stunning: th-cam.com/video/WJRVBQtKltM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FuFLKT1vhpv2Jp3s
It's Patrick Moraz on Relayed keys.
Thanks
I think you are ready for a live version of Turn of the Century and a symphonic version of In the Presence Of.
Oooo I really like the sound of a symphonic Yes performance!
You need to hear this about 6 times just to get a handle on it a all !! war and peace theme-think of that at the start
I tend to agree with you there!
The initial elements are a prelude to war which kicks into a battle at the point where you got slapped by the fish! when the keyboard solo and crazy percussion of clashing swords starts. It ends with the aftermath of the battle and the glory and freedom ‘achieved’ before progressing into one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written IMHO as Jon muses on the reason for life itself in ‘Soon’. BTW there are some ‘Soon’ clips on YT including a live version should you need the peace without the battle.
When you read out loud 'the point you get slapped by a fish' it makes me realise what a load of waffle I come up with some times 🤣🤦♂️
Thank you for letting me know that there are YT videos of just the peaceful end music, amazing stuff. Thank you for checking out the reaction, you're a legend
HOLY FK! YOU DONE DID IT! This is as far as it goes. NOW you are ready for TALES from TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS my friend! And let NO wimp tell you a discouraging word about that MASTERPIECE of GENIUS! Just tell them to go listen to RUSH and leave you be! ONWARD into the DEPTH of YES)))))))....BTW the lyrics here are unusually very literal & the music LITERALLY builds towards WAR into the lament towards forever lasting PEACE. IF YOU LISTEN TO THE LYRICS YOU'D KNOW what to feel... JEEZ!!! It ALL makes TOTAL SENSE ! LOL!!! This is their only album with new Keyboardist Patrick Moraz who's JAZZ FUSION influence added a different flavor to YES
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Hahaha you've got a bit of tongue in cheek humour I see, love it, my kind of person! I see I complete one challenge and you immediately set me up with another!! Clearly you are a menace only content with witnessing my mental downfall 🤣. Not gonna, I couldn't hear his vocals clear enough at times, not got the best hearing unfortunately, but a few re-listens and I'll get there no doubt. Thanks as always for joining me on this journey, its turning into a blast
You gave this piece fine respect. It is a tear jerker and beautiful at the end. The chaotic part is war. It's based off the novel "War and Peace". I absolutely love it. I have this album hanging on my wall. ☮💟
@@reneelyons6836 --Back in 1975 with some chemical enhancements, I went through the windowpane of the canyon and horse riders trail on the cover and visited the Valley beyond ..!)
super 😀un de mes albums préféré est Yessongs un des seuls groupe qui est peut être meilleur en live qu en studio
si tu pouvais réagir sur perpetual change sur yessong avec un bon café 😘
Coffee music sounds great 👌 I'll see what I can do for you
oui c est génial tu verras ! accroches toi à tes bretelles 😛 @MusicForTheSoulReactions
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Welcome to the nut house Steve, lm afraid you can never leave ..
Hahaha ain't that the truth!
Hi Steve,
I was listening to YES, earlier Today.
Close To The Edge
Gates Of Delerium shall be an interesting listen😮
No, it's good.
Get well soon
Roadie Ronnie
SCOTLAND
Hey Ronnie. It must have been you I was channing when I received my sudden urge to explore this so today! Thank you for the well wishes, Ronnie. Take care
Perfect reaction to this Most Challenging and ultimately beautiful Yes masterpiece. I loved your reaction "welcome to the Madhouse" because that is exactly Yes' intent. It is the battle scene of the madness of war with this being a 21 minute "war and Peace" interpretation....and the last third can be enjoyed in most Yes summaries and TH-cam with the last act just called "SOON!" th-cam.com/video/0pNm2VqLPx4/w-d-xo.html
They absolutely nailed their intentions musically perfectly! Thank you for the comment, and especially the link!
LMFAO with your reaction!!! Yeah Warning:::::The Gates Of Delirium will mess up your mental!!! lol
I think I heard you say a new word. I like it. I think I heard you say "gorgeousest". Makes sense!
Haha sounds like something I'd do by mistake...but yeah, kinda works doesn't it!
Jon Anderson was born in Accrington FYI
Local lad, love it
This was too early after not having digested "Close to the Edge" yet 😂 And don't worry, even I - as a German - can hear your humor. And why should you lie about how you hear the song? There's enough guys doing music reaction who never have anything bad to say about any song. As a huge Yes fan, this song is not my favorite, but I wouldn't want to miss it. It's a masterpiece, but you have to be in the mood. Try "To be over" from the same album! And don't try "Sound Chaser" from the same album!
Haha I think you may be right, perhaps 10 years after Close the The Edge might I have been ready 🤣. This was a big task, but a glorious one regardless! I agree, I've seen plenty of channels always nothing but saying every song is the best thing since sliced bread. Want to keep it honest and real. Appreciate the suggestion too
I hope you can do Awaken next. A bit like the last part of this one.
Well that description immediately sold it to me!
'Soon' the lament of all laments. War is a waste
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Hi, Steve.
I don't know if I already suggested... If I don't suggested, now I suggest.🤓 Flaming Youth. This is a band which have 1 only album, but I suggest a reaction for this. Well, this band is "only" the first Phil Collins band (before Genesis).
Maybe you can prefer react to the entire album "Ark II". This is a "concept album", then...
Or, for a first contact, I suggest a video which you can find in TH-cam: "Flaming Youth - Changes - ARK-2 - (Phil Collins) • TopPop"
In TH-cam, you can find also more 2 songs from the same TV show ("Earthglow" and "From Now On") and various other videos (different songs in different TV performances, of course).
Thank you for your kindness and attention.
🤝
Oooo pre genesis Phil Collins, that's an interesting concept to consider! Appreciate the recommendations 👌
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Here I list these videos, which makes an complete Flaming Youth "Ark 2" album experince, in order, with the best quality I found:
- Phil Collins and Flaming Youth, Guide me, Orion Rare Original Color Footage 1969 (Brian Chatton)
- Flaming Youth - Earthglow - ARK-2 - 1-11-1969 • TopPop (TopPop)
- FLAMING YOUTH - WEIGHTLESS (alegareca)
- Flaming Youth - 'The Planets' (excerpt from 'Ark 2' Album November 1969)
- Flaming Youth - Changes - ARK-2 - (Phil Collins) • TopPop (TopPop)
- Flaming Youth In the Light of Love and Pulsar (Jesica Clark)
- Flaming Youth - From Now On (Immortal Invisible) - ARK-2 - 3-11-1969 • TopPop (TopPop)
Note: the "more Collins vocals" tracks are "Changes" and 2 segments in "The Planets": 'Jupiter' and 'Saturn'.
And then there was sound chaser!
Oh God, another trippy experience I imagine?!!
@ it’s like being stuck on the front of a bullet train.
Delirium is the medical term for confusion! This is epic Yes , it is not a casual listen but so worth it they all at their best and showing off a bit , Rick Wakeman is very experimental but Chris Squire one of the best bassists ever, Steve Howe always trying to best Steve Hackett , the drummer bill bruford was also a drummer with King Crimson and played with Genesis , I am a Shrink who did a PhD in prog lyrics and I almost never understand their lyrics but I love this song because it sounds exactly like delirium. The Genesis fix for this is to listen to trick of the tail much easier than Yes , having said that when you feeling stronger the double album tales from the topographic ocean is a masterpiece but probably best done alone no work tomorrow and enough JD
Wakeman and Bruford were not on this album. And Wakeman is anything but experimental -- he's a showman. Patrick Moraz is the real deal with his jazz leanings - this guy can deliver some serious stuff. As much as I like Bruford (probably my favourite drummer), Alan White was perfect for this release with his raw energy.and intricate flourishes.
@ you are correct , although don’t agree about wakeman
You got it spot on with the Delirium statement Gerry! It epitomises it wonderfully! Whoever was in this all played their part to a tee! There's a few suggestions for this topography album, may have to take a yonder to it at some point
Just started video, open the Gates! Delirium awaits!
Speaking of Open the Gates, a bit of fun from Canada's Fist-
th-cam.com/video/tzl6jmHKVuc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Lhu1nYCZVhJi43hO
The bourbon measurement scale 🤣 How much does it make you drink! I think you may be on to something here!
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You know, Steve ( do you prefer Steve or Steven?) if you love synth so much, you might like to delve into one of the first prog rock bands…. Kind of the granddaddy of prog in my humble opinion, and that is The Moody Blues. Late 60’s. Of course, it wasn’t a synth then but a mellotron.
Steve is fine 🙂. I need to head back to Moody Blues (reacted to a couple of theirs I think), enjoyed them. And of a melotron (whatever that is) is synth like I defo need more!
Louder! More noise!
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You survived it. You didn't quite get it...but you lived to tell the story.
Does anyone get it on first listen?
@MusicForTheSoulReactions nope
The title of the song should have been a tip-off of what was about to come your way. I've always said there should have been a disclaimer at the beginning of this song. A song that musically depicts the lead up to war, the war itself and then the aftermath it's not going to be meant to be an easy listen. They accomplished exactly what they set out to. To make you uncomfortable, and then the recovery and peace at the end. In reality, it's great composing, everything was done for a reason. Want you understand what they were attempting, and listen to it a few times, it makes complete sense and I don't know of any other band could have pulled it off as good as they did. This wasn't an anti-war song, it was about depicting the brutality, the insanity, the horrors of war. It was real risky business for them to approach this topic the way they did. Except for the aftermath of the war there is no way you could have catchy hooks that you can whistle to all day. It was meant to be disturbing.
Totally agree. Yes without shadow of a doubt understood the assignment they set and passed it flying colours!! Magical stuff
Hey brother, isn't it a bit early to be drinking even in jolly ole England time zone? Just remember you're a living organism on planet earth. Sometimes have to do that with acid. This song is amazing, think I've only heard it 2 or 3 times. When Genesis is the cure, Led Zeppelin is the answer...
Haha, what's that saying, 'it's always 5pm somewhere' 🥃. Not sure acid on TH-cam is either wise nor permitted! Loved this song
@MusicForTheSoulReactions 5 PM somewhere, true that. I have another reviewer on youtube, a classical composer, that fires up bowls of weed during his reviews. True story.
Gates is about both "War and Peace", and the Russian revolution. Soon is about ending war of any kind. Both are incomparable, but I think Soon is especially beloved, and I've seen Jon perform it a few times, solo. That voice is still very much there! Now: get yourself some chicken soup; you look terrible! :)
Hahaha the comment was going so well until the 'you look terrible' part 🤣. I'd love to see Soon live, such ethereal music, loved it!
@MusicForTheSoulReactions Think of it as coming from a Jewish mother. Not insulting, just "yikes!" LOL And of course....chicken soup....and I particularly recommend Jon Anderson and Todmobile, doing "State of Independence"....that'll make you feel a whole lot better. :)
@MusicForTheSoulReactions I prescribe one of these. You won't need burbon for it, though there's no reason *not* to have some. :) I promise, this will give you wings. And it's not super long, either.
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Live version from Yesshows is better.
I've tried listening to this quite a few times but I don't have the mental capacity to endure the cacophony of sound that is the main body of the song. "Soon" hits the spot but after this album I lost interest in the band. Punk rock had come along and "YES" started to sound too contrived.