Those claiming it's a Portuguese guitar are mistaken (as was Steve). Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
"Turn of the Century" by YES really highlights for me Steve Howes brilliance on the acoustic guitar - virtuosity is his middle name. Love this song too.
I went right back to see them the following night, for thos Majestic Concert, although I never missed a show in Philadelphia from 1973 to 1984 Yessongs is my favorite, but GFTO Zis my second.
Every song on that album (Going For The One) is perfect. My fave album. It's interesting how so many different Yes albums and songs are someone's fave.
The entire "Going For The One" album is amazing. You will love "Turn of the Century" from this album, Steve Howe's guitar playing on this song is amazing, and is pretty much all classical guitar.
No, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
You are correct. I saw an interview of Howe where he said it was a Portuguese guitar a long while ago, but obviously, I either mis-remember or Steve was confused. The Portuguese guitar has no sound holes.@@psbarrow
There is a beautiful version of Turn of the Century with just Steve on classical and Annie Haslam singing. Worth looking for. Steve is the reason I became a classical guitarist.
Steve describes the instrument as 'Portuguese' (using an untraceable, probably made-up word "vachalia'), because his sister brought it back from holiday there But it is not a Portuguese guitarra. It is in fact a Spanish laud, which he tunes to an open Emajor chord.
@@bigua1428 well…it’s called English and grammar…basic basic tools we use to communicate with each other…share ideas…express thoughts….once again…look at what you just wrote back….and put the glue bottle down.
Simply beautiful music. Yes for me. Thanks for reviewing this classic. Unfortunately I don’t know the instruments for certain, but I believe you are correct that Steve was playing a mandolin until the end.
According to my old LP notes, guitarist Steve Howe is playing a 12 string Spanish Laud but he calls it a Portuguese 12 string which is similar but looks completely different. The Electric guitar is a Gibson ES-175. Singer Jon Anderson is playing a 10 string Puerto Rican Cuatro made by Alvarez.
Actually, Howe's playing a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
Should have heard and reacted to the studio version first and then the live version.....less confusion. This is in their younger days right after the album "Going For The One" was released. This video is a promotional video. Steve Howe is playing a Vachalia and electric guitar....What you are seeing him play is Vachalai................ Vachalia is a Portuguese guitar. The Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra is a plucked string instrument with twelve steel strings, strung in six courses of two strings. Steve Howe masters 19 string instrument which is displayed inside the vinyl album, "Fragile." This is where I learned about the members of the band Yes. I encourage you to buy the vinyl of "Fragile," by Yes.
Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
Guitarist Steve Howe starts the song off with his 12 string Portuguese acoustic guitar. Then switches to a Gibson ES-125 thine line electric hollow body.
i agree with others. Just review the entire album. Song by song. You will be glad you did. Then go on to their other albums. Sooner or later you will hit all the other songs where you really like the guitar work, and all the other great music. EDIT. looking over your channel, I see you HAVE reviewed many others. Wise choice.
@@martinreed5964 Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
@@martinreed5964 Well, I don't think Steve really cares, and he'd have to admit he was wrong for God-knows how many years. Rather embarrassing for a guitarist of his stature to not know the fuck what he's playing. LOL
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Those claiming it's a Portuguese guitar are mistaken (as was Steve). Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
100% It looks like a Alhambra L-3C Spanish Acoustic Laud Lute
You are absolutely correct, sir. I did a Google images search, as you suggested, and the guitar totally matches up with a Spanish lute, or laúd.
Classic Yes.
The whole Album, ‘Going For The One’. 1977.
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"Turn of the Century" by YES really highlights for me Steve Howes brilliance on the acoustic guitar - virtuosity is his middle name. Love this song too.
Another reason why Going for the One is my favorite Yes album.
Indeed
I went right back to see them the following night, for thos Majestic Concert, although I never missed a show in Philadelphia from 1973 to 1984 Yessongs is my favorite, but GFTO Zis my second.
Every song on that album (Going For The One) is perfect. My fave album. It's interesting how so many different Yes albums and songs are someone's fave.
My sister and I were just talking about this album today. Every song is excellent. I consider this the last really great album they put out.
Magnification is excellent, and The Ladder has some great songs. @@cherylwoodward
@@TheAmazingSpaghetti I’ll take a listen! Thanks.
The entire "Going For The One" album is amazing. You will love "Turn of the Century" from this album, Steve Howe's guitar playing on this song is amazing, and is pretty much all classical guitar.
Steve Howe is playing a Portuguese guitar 🎸He has quite the collection 😅
Correct
No, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
You are correct. I saw an interview of Howe where he said it was a Portuguese guitar a long while ago, but obviously, I either mis-remember or Steve was confused. The Portuguese guitar has no sound holes.@@psbarrow
@@firebreathingleviathan3280 Cheers.
My favourite song by Yes.
Mine too.
There is a beautiful version of Turn of the Century with just Steve on classical and Annie Haslam singing. Worth looking for. Steve is the reason I became a classical guitarist.
Steve describes the instrument as 'Portuguese' (using an untraceable, probably made-up word "vachalia'), because his sister brought it back from holiday there But it is not a Portuguese guitarra. It is in fact a Spanish laud, which he tunes to an open Emajor chord.
Indeed, well researched; amazing that Howe doesn't even know what type of guitar he's playing.
My gosh the voice of Jon ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ There is not a single time that his magical voice moves me.
That’s sad…he is an incredible singer…or did you mean…there is a not a single time that his magical voice does not move me….quit sniffing glue.
@@PeterSokol-bl5vz Google i'm sorry but ou know what i'm trying to explain.
@@bigua1428 well…it’s called English and grammar…basic basic tools we use to communicate with each other…share ideas…express thoughts….once again…look at what you just wrote back….and put the glue bottle down.
@@PeterSokol-bl5vz why don't ou speak in spanish is my native lenguaje by the way !
@@bigua1428 and?
I believe it was bought for Steve by his sister who saw it in Portugal? awesome performance.
Simply beautiful music. Yes for me. Thanks for reviewing this classic. Unfortunately I don’t know the instruments for certain, but I believe you are correct that Steve was playing a mandolin until the end.
According to my old LP notes, guitarist Steve Howe is playing a 12 string Spanish Laud but he calls it a Portuguese 12 string which is similar but looks completely different. The Electric guitar is a Gibson ES-175.
Singer Jon Anderson is playing a 10 string Puerto Rican Cuatro made by Alvarez.
The Clap and Mood for a Day...Best Steve Howe Acoustic guitar playing..
Don't forget Turn Of The Century.
Purfect leed in to Awaken.
Un Quinto, regalado por un Boricua, habia escuchado anteriormente, bendiciones pana, pa' usted y familia. 🙏🏻😃
steve is playing a Portuguese guitar Jon is playing a 12 string
Actually, Howe's playing a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
Should have heard and reacted to the studio version first and then the live version.....less confusion. This is in their younger days right after the album "Going For The One" was released. This video is a promotional video. Steve Howe is playing a Vachalia and electric guitar....What you are seeing him play is Vachalai................ Vachalia is a Portuguese guitar. The Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra is a plucked string instrument with twelve steel strings, strung in six courses of two strings. Steve Howe masters 19 string instrument which is displayed inside the vinyl album, "Fragile." This is where I learned about the members of the band Yes. I encourage you to buy the vinyl of "Fragile," by Yes.
Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
YES YES YES
The instrument Steve uses in the beginning is a Vachalia.
Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
I think you'll find that John Anderson (singer) was playing a 12 string guitar.
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I didnt know it was a Spaish Laud, I looked it up on Wika to see what it is, and there's a photo of Steve playing one: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%C3%BAd
The person I love most in the whole world I will never meet. But Jon is so beautiful I don't need to.
The singer is playing an Alverez 10-string guitar
The Portuguese guitar or Portuguese guitarra is a plucked string instrument with twelve steel strings.
Guitarist Steve Howe starts the song off with his 12 string Portuguese acoustic guitar. Then switches to a Gibson ES-125 thine line electric hollow body.
Best best band ever ¡¡¡¡¡
Portuguese 12 string guitar en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_guitar
Rick Wakeman is a Grand Wizard of keyboard
i agree with others. Just review the entire album. Song by song. You will be glad you did. Then go on to their other albums. Sooner or later you will hit all the other songs where you really like the guitar work, and all the other great music.
EDIT. looking over your channel, I see you HAVE reviewed many others. Wise choice.
Vachalia ..it is a Portuguese guitar which sounds like a Mandolin. Sorta of.....
I think it's a lute
mandolin and 12 string acoustic guitar
Portuguese 12 string , not a mandolin
@@martinreed5964 Actually, it’s a Spanish laúd. There’s a rig rundown clip where Howe says his sister gave it to him and she told him it was a “Spanish Guitar”, but Howe reckons it was really a Portuguese one. Turns out, his sister was right; you can see the laúd (a Spanish lute) if you do a Google images search.
you better let Steve know, he still says its a Portuguese 12 string@@psbarrow
@@martinreed5964 Well, I don't think Steve really cares, and he'd have to admit he was wrong for God-knows how many years. Rather embarrassing for a guitarist of his stature to not know the fuck what he's playing. LOL
Im more inclined to believe an experienced musical genius like Steve than some random person who gets info off the internet@@psbarrow