YES! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Roundabout" live featuring Geddy Lee at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
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- If you've been around for a little while, you know that my music history when it comes to metal and rock is very limited. I must thank my patrons for finally getting Yes in front of my eyeballs and earholes! This live version features Geddy Lee of Rush (who I am very familiar with now, thank you!) filling in for the late Chris Squire. While not the original, this live performance truly showcases Jon Anderson and how well he's taken care of his voice all these decades!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Yes for the first time, performing "Roundabout" live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Performed by Yes featuring Geddy Lee - Words and Music by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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I'd love to see you analyze, etta James, Katie kadan, Liam st john
THANK YOU for finally getting to Jon Anderson Elizabeth!! You should do one of his live versions of "State of Independence" (he does one with the kids Orchestra in Cleveland which is quite good). Please please please dive deeper into Yes/Jon Anderson - you won't regret it! (some suggestions since you prefer live performances would include their Yessongs tour as well as their tour with orchestra in the early 2000s as part of their Magnification tour but their studio albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, Relayer and Going for the One are impeccable)
Finally, I've been waiting so long for you to listen to the very best in progressive rock. Once you listen to Jon Anderson and the creativity of his voice and the music of Yes, you must go on to listen to the extensive and voluminous decades of truly great music.
How about some Lynnrd Skynrd? I'd suggest Freebird live but that song is like 20 minutes without the breaks for analysis. Not sure how many of us have 2days to listen to your react. ;)
Wish you could have been around in the late 60's and early 70's.... What a time to be alive.
It's almost criminal it took until after Chris Squire passed before Yes were finally inducted into the RRHOF. Geddy Lee is probably the only person who could fill those shoes on stage that night.
One of the very, very few.
Claypool is probably the only other
@@SugarcatPlays Now I want to hear an album of Claypool playing Yes, like we have one of him playing Pink Floyd.
@@petrovvd how did I not know he did floyd! What!
Flea, Leland Sklar, maybe 6-8 other guys could do the bass part, too.... but to contribute to the vocals, too -- had to be Geddy.
A wizard neither has too many nor too few keyboards, he has precisely the amount he needs to.
Well said...could also substitute the word "drums" for the professor Neil
well said that man!
OMG, you MUST experience the album version of this song. I promise the difference between the studio version and the live version is far greater than the difference between “lightning” and “lightning bug”.
yes, try the studio version; there you can clearly hear every inch of sounds that may blow your mind.
Yes is really one of those bands that was so much better in their prime and probably also better in the studio than live. The earlier albums are where its at for sure.
I HATE Geddy Lee. Please go back to the 70’s!
the YesSongs version is MUCH better than the album version. Yes is a band that is better live!
"... lightning and a lightning bug"
Extremely well put !!
Geddy Lee from Rush standing in for Chris Squire was a perfect inclusion. The bass run is an amazing drive.
I love the fact , Geddy is having his personal dream come true as he plays this piece
Similarly, when South Park had their 25th Anniversary concert, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson showed up and Matt Stone got to play drums for Rush. They surprised him. That had to be amazing for him.
@@NonEuclideanTacoCannon No pressure. "Just filling in for Neil Peart..."
Chris Squire is the man. The list of guys he inspired may start with Geddy Lee, but it hasn't ended yet
Yes! When Geddy plays the air keyboards!
Yah, that moment of air keyboards at 8:32 says it all. Jon too, a moment later.
One of the saddest parts about Chris Squire having passed away was that he was a great singer, too. The harmonies he sang with Anderson and Steve Howe were truly one of the hallmarks of the Classic Yes sound.
Yes, absolutely! After Chris Squire passed, the sound of the vocals was missing a very crucial part in the harmonies, which most people often overlooked until it was gone.
@@lindazee and unfortunately, when Chris passed, Jon had been out of the band for quite a while. I don't have anything against Benoit David or Jon Davison, except they are not Jon Anderson. I was really quite happy when Trevor Horn remixed Fly From Here and put his vocals in. I felt like we finally got a proper follow up to Drama, even if it was 35 years later.
The Anderson, Squire, and Howe harmonies were fantastic as long as Howe's mic was turned away, way down.
Great guitarist/songwriter, but his singing was "just a touch" on the weak side.
@@jeffweber292 completely agree. Howe's voice is rather weak and breathy. It isn't something you want to hear by itself, or even too high in a mix. But there is something really amazing that he is able to add when singing with Anderson and Squire. Times like I Get Up, I Get Down from Close to the Edge and Disillusion from Starship Trooper just would be the same with whatever it is that he adds to the stronger voices.
@@jeffweber292 I'll go with 'off'. Dude can't sing, especially in this clip. His "yeah, yeah" at 15:19 is cringe-ahoy.
Speaking of pioneers, Rick Wakeman was one of the first to incorporate the Moog synthesizer into rock music. He is an amazing musician and a true visionary. "Wizard" is a perfect denotation for him.
First concert I ever saw was Three Dog Night with special guest The Wizard. What a fantastic surprise.
Oh he's 100% wizard. Watching his fingers effortlessly glide over the keys is amazing in and of itself. He added so much flavor to the band with his talent.
Geddy Lee and Rush were huge fans of Yes since they first hit the scene. This was probably a dream come true for Geddy!
Maybe. Rush and Yes started around the same time so they are contemporaries. Saying the Geddy is "fan-boying" is a bit strong as I saw in another comment. I'm guessing they are just as big of fans of Geddy's playing as he is of theirs, which is why he is there.
Geddy's inner keyboardist doing air keyboards to Rick Wakeman made my day.
I've watched the original video more time than I can count, and I've never noticed it! Thanks for making me notice this awesome detail
As good as Jon's voice is today, it's truly amazing when you consider he nearly died of respiratory failure fifteen years ago. Still going at 78. Remarkable!
As good as he was here, you can tell that his voice is not quite as good as it used to be. To compare she should find either an earlier live version or the studio. I say that with all due respect. I loved Yes and their music.
@@garyr8739 true but, compared similar aged contemporaries, his voice is in remarkably good shape. I would urge the charismatic voice to check out jon anderson with todmobile performing "Awaken "
@@garyr8739 I agree. It’s not what it was.
I can’t believe it took so long for them to be admitted to the hall of fame.
I think he sounds better when he pushes it now. Amazing.
Jon always sounded like an angel. He just sounds like an angel about to earn his wings sooner rather than later. Enjoy him while we got him ...
Geddy Lee is really the only one who could've filled the giant space left by Chris Squire having departed this mortal coil, and some really cool air keyboard playing by Geddy also! RIP Chris Squire. RIP Neil Peart.
AMEN
Geddy did an adequate job. He is a good bassist, but no one can replace Squire.
Les could kill it but agree geddy was the man for the job
You need to review a live version with Chris Squire, one of the greatest rock bass player ever.
@@hughrisdon7717 Agreed. He certainly showed those elitist "fingers only" purists a thing or two with that snap and growl he tore out of his trusty Ricky.
The union of Geddy Lee and Yes- a collection of my all time favorite artists is absolutely magical. Geddy was so humble during this performance, and I get it. But Geddy is such a legend in his own right. So glad he got the chance to do this. Such a fitting tribute to Chris Squire.
When she mentions in the beginning, the bass line is funky and she thinks it is slap, but that is Geddy's style. And due to Fender J's bottom end he uses, this version of Roundabout sound more full in bass that the masters version. I liked this one as well very much. Such a shame that Yes was not inducted before Chris Squire's passing.
When Jon was younger, his voice was clear as a bell - the huskiness came in as he got into his 60's. One of the most unique voices in music.
Clear as a summer sky of purest azure.
He has been in much better voice of late.
Not true, Listen to Somethings Coming from the earliest days of YES - Jon could always sing sweet and husky. Absolutely unique voice!
He's sounded like an angel with a husky voice forever. I don't know what you're talking about.
Great band, but if I made a list of the top/my top 100 singers in rock and roll, Jon doesn’t make the cut.
There's nothing, to describe the album version of "Close To The Edge", other than Prog Perfection.
It's difficult to believe, that they were so young, and so sophisticated, other than Magical alignments.
Greatest prog album of all time!!
More of a Fragile guy myself but Close To The Edge is pretty good too 😉
Yep. According to Edward Macan, in his excellent book _Rocking the Classics,_ "Close to the Edge" follows pretty closely the structure of the sonata form (with clever twists). That's the structure used in most of the first movements of classical symphonies, for example. I don't buy for a second that this is just a coincidence; these guys knew what they were doing. At least Wakeman had full classical training; I don't know about the others, but with a level of musicianship this high, I'm quite confident that they knew enough music theory to do it intentionally.
I remember my eight or nine year old self sitting in my back yard, with an only technically "portable" CD player (10x AA batteries.. haha) listening to that album all the way through. I have adored it ever since. Everything about it is perfection. I love the dynamics between the tranquil "I get up / I get down" moments before the simple genius of the thundering church organ solos; the gorgeous multitracked 12-string acoustic guitar in And You and I; and the frantic chaos of Siberian Khatru.
Yes no visuals just listen - it's ethereal.
Jon Anderson is in his 70's. What a voice.
The keyboardist is Rick Wakeman. He always had a ton of boards around him. One of the pioneer's of synths. Great player.
Prodigy. He is incredible.
You must listen to the two studio albums "Fragile" and "Close to the Edge" to hear Yes in their absolute prime. Both albums are masterpieces... ❤
ROUNDABOUT for solo piano th-cam.com/video/LGsFZezzCBA/w-d-xo.html
Agree strongly
i am a huge fan of the Yes Album as well
AGREED!
Close to the Edge, the Yes Album are my favourites.all great up to and including Going for the One.
Oh, my dear, you NEED to listen to this on the studio recording. His voice is a shadow of what it was!
Yes. It's a bucket list voice to hear in his prime.
Bwahahaha - I just commented above and said nearly the identical thing, then decided to see if anyone else acknowledged that while good, this performance is - as you said - a shadow of the original studio recording on Fragile! :)
Definitely
I actually think he sounds better here than on the studio recording, it's more detailed, in the studio they double his voice, and I don't like the effect. He also has a much smoother tone in this video. Also the added raspiness of his voice adds a nice dynamic to when he pushes to get a clear tone. He might of lost a tiny bit of range and agility, but his added depth of vocal phrasing in my opinion more than makes up for that.
Not to minimize the quality of a voice with almost 60 years of performance, but you are right. This is almost a different, and hollow interpretation of the studio cut (and before any digital manipulation of vocals). I am a little surprised that RICK WAKEMAN is not a name she is very familiar with! He was a keyboard GOD in the 60/70s.
1971 - just another song on my AM radio. Who knew we were eyewitnesses to musical genius and history?
If you like Jon Andersons voice, you must have "Fragile" by Yes, so you can hear him harmonise with Chris Squire. That album is in my top ten of all time!
Mine, too! I love that album!
Wonderful that you're finally getting to Yes. There's a whole universe full of musical wonder and stunning vocals in 1970s progressive rock. This is the tip of the iceberg with Yes, you'll be blown away by their work on Close To The Edge
Close to the Edge (the song, but then again also the entire album) is one of the most amazing things I've ever heard. I second this and can't recommend both the title track and "And You And I" strongly enough!! 🤗
Close to the Edge is great. I love Big Generator.
Maybe Heart of the Sunrise, or Starship Trooper. A little more introduction before hitting her with Close to the Edge! 🙂
@@TheScottSlater Don't forget 'Siberian Khatru' either... The whole album is a masterpiece... 👌👌
@@oceanfrog Heart of the Sunrise is such a beautiful song.
Yes, it's amazing how well Jon Anderson's voice has lasted through the decades. Fortunately, there are lots of TH-cam videos of Yes live performances. This link th-cam.com/video/kmZoQFYYx8U/w-d-xo.html is to a performance of Roundabout in London in 1972.. Three albums from this time period which are "must listens" are The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to the Edge.
And with Chris Squire. great call.
This should have been the version reviewed.
@@CJRamos-jv3pb Agreed, having dipped the toe in the water, the next step would be checking out earlier performances, when they were in their prime
Heart of the Sunrise really displays Jon Andersons early vocal style and ability. I think you can find it from that time period "live" as well.
Agreed! Reviewing a band like this when they're in their late 60's and 70's doesn't do them or their music any favors. Granted, I was spoiled by being there back in the day but if you're going to 'introduce" yourself and many, many others to Yes or others, pick something that let's them put their best foot forward! Please Elizabeth!
I had the good fortune to see YES live in 1978. They were AMAZING
Saw them a couple of times during the Yes (3rd) album and they hooked me right in. I've heard a lot of great prog bands (and really love quite a few), but none of them really can maatch the compositional and technical and joyful output of this band.
Was 1978 the “In the Round” stage? I saw them live in Portland and the stage was in the center of the Memorial Coliseum. Awesome show
@@HardEdge53 Saw that same tour just a bit north of you, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
“This feels like the beginning of something incredible.” That’s what so many of us Prog Rock fans felt back in the day. It’s amazing to see you experience it!
"Heart of the Sunrise" and "Close to the Edge" arguably the pinnacles of Jon Anderson vocal performances. And there's some really tremendous live versions available (both are on Yessongs for example) if you were interested in listening to Jon when he was much younger.
The last time Jon sings " I feel lost in the city" is one of the most beautiful moments ever recorded.
Heart of the Sunrise really shows his vocal range. I could never hit those really high notes, even as a 6th grader with some vocal training.
Absolutely seconding these two songs as the pinnacle of Yes and Jon's vocals in their early years.
Heart Of The Sunrise is a beautiful song by Yes, Jon Anderson is Superb singing that song, and I’ve always listened to Yes even saw them in Concert with Kansas and Jon Anderson’s voice has always sounded like that and I think he even talks in a high voice so I think it’s so natural for him to be able to sing those high notes effortlessly, his low voice is even already high such a talent
The Masterworks tour? I saw them on that tour and it was a dream come true with all the long tracks they played.
Always so cool to watch someone realise the brilliance of YES.
I remember my wife telling me about being in a high school art class when she was younger. . . and the teacher didn't like rock music. Students could pick a song to play while they were working on their art projects. She slyly selected Roundabout knowing it would fool the teach into thinking it was classical music with the acoustic guitar intro. The song began, the classical lines emerging quietly and tastefully and the teacher smiling while the class knew the sonic landscapes were about the launch into the stratosphere. Haha.
I had a chance to see YES live in 1975 and play Round About in their heyday. This song is a wild ride that my brain still can hardly comprehend the amazing movements to. Steve Howe is a musical genius on guitar, Rick Wakeman, keyboard wizard extraordinaire, Chris Squire, most creative bass player and visionary, Alan White- perfect drumming and Jon Anderson, the vocals and poet who wrote most of the lyrics to all of the songs. Roundabout is a celebration of their music at its best and is THE song that launched them into stardom and history! amazing! The founding members do not consider the band to be YES, unless Jon Anderson is singing- he is the signature voice of the YES sound. There is no other.
You really need to hear the studio version of this song.🤩
Totally agreed, also take a closer listening to Jon's vocal technic in the song "To Be Over" and the Album Private Collection, which he recorded along with Vangelis.
Absolutly! th-cam.com/video/cPCLFtxpadE/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely. This is probably not the best way to start with this band although roundabout itself is not a bad first choice. Also listen to gates of delirium, starship trooper, I've seen all good people, wonderous stories, awaken, owner of a lonely heart, heart of the sunrise, time and a word, Close to the edge and and you and I.
I always recommend anyone listening to YES the first time to hear the studio versions first, they're so perfect. I didn't particularly like this performance. It was okay but not the genius of the studio version.🤩@@mikereiss4216
4th this. The album version is ridiculous. The vocals are much better (they were much younger and in their prime). Every musician in this band is amazing in his own right. The bassist is nuts! Gotta hear Long Distance Runaround. Such an amazing group!
Rick Wakemen is and always will be the original keyboard wizard - classically trained concert pianist he has ALL the keyboards and Jon Anderson is in his 70s now I believe just phenomenal... plus, gotta love Geddy on bass - one of the very few that could fill the great Chris Squire's shoes. Fabulous version this.Also brilliant to see Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin on stage together... and the great Alan White on drums? Say no more.
How can you say that Wakeman is the original keyboard wizard when Keith Emerson proceeded him, first with the Nice in starting in 1967 and then in 1971 with Emerson Lake & Palmer?
@@davidjones5547 because he didn't dress like a Wizard and have the hat. Great as he was.
@@infamousT You can't be serious? Jordan Rudess sometimes wears a wizards hat, Are you putting him in the same league with Wakeman? I am.
@@davidjones5547 oh God man... try and grow a sense of humour will you? I refuse to argue.
Still a big Bill Buford fan
Steve Howe's three solos in this song are spectacular. He's playing them exactly like he did 50 years ago.
Love his work in "Starship Trooper," as well as the band "Asia," too!
Jon Anderson's voice is better than the 70s . Perfection .
The Keyboardist, Rick Wakeman was classically trained. The pieces on his album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" has a very strong classical presence. Yes, in general, took rock to a new place, along with the band Emerson, Lake, and Palmer and the band Moody Blues. Great commentary again. Thanks.
I love how delighted Geddy Lee looks to be there. He is fan boying out the entire time. You can tell he loves this song, knows it by heart is so happy to be there!
True enough but as he was an influence I am sure Ged would rather have Chris there
His favorite band
Especially when he's air keyboarding
Yeah, but this has to be the ultimate example of bittersweet.
He's only performing because Chris isn't.
Ged shoulda busted out his Rick for this.
I remember watching this performance and it struck me that Geddy is ONLY playing the bas. He's not playing the bass and singing or playing the keyboards and singing and he's not playing the bass and pumping up the crowd. That's practically a night off for what he has been used to on stage for his career.
Jon Anderson was 72 when this was performed. He’s now 78 and still sounds incredible. He’s still touring. Been fortunate enough to see his solo tours. Amazing vocalist
and Now there are TWO Yes...!! pffff
Saw him sing in the tiny town hall in Woodstock VT. He can still shatter a glass. His stories were fun, too.
FAR from incredible, NOTHING like his younger days. And before anyone starts with the" Well he's SO MUCH older" stuff, I realize that, obviously. He still sounds good, even really good on occasion, but I'd have to argue with "incredible".
He's going currently working on the sequel to Olias of Sunhillow. Close to 8 hours of music. I'm waiting for that tour!
You need to hear Gates of Delirium live. The end of the song, SOON, is beautiful. Or Turn of the Century live
YES is one of THE bands. Mandatory band! So creative and dynamic, I saw them live 6 times! Powerful live band. The songwriting is other worldly.
Geddy does a great job here and Chris Squire was a major influence on his sound as well as his technique and style.
After you've listened to a few more Yes songs, you simply must do a full-album listen to "Close to the Edge". It is a musical masterpiece! It is a concept album, and needs to be heard in its entirety. It will blow you away. It is in my Top 3 rock albums of all-time.
Absolutely! Good call. Or 2nd, vocally, GFTO.
Agree about that..
I'll agree with this vocally, but personally I've always enjoyed Fragile more ... early raw Rickenbacker!
Agree!
ROUNDABOUT for solo piano th-cam.com/video/LGsFZezzCBA/w-d-xo.html
Yes was a huge influence on Geddy and Alex from Rush when they were in high school. It was a huge honour for Geddy and Alex to be picked to induct Yes into the rock and roll Hall of Fame.And for Geddy to get to play with them
yeah, oh man his tone, he must've felt so honoured, and sort of duty-bound, like this was his destiny. it was spiritually beautiful to behold. sure plenty of bass whizzes could've played it, heck I could've, but he was the single most right man for the job.
@@MobiusBandwidth The tone he played with made it sound and feel like Chris was making his presence known through him. The only thing missing was Chris' voice in the backing vocals.
I love this lady she's so happy and fun and Yes is legendary
Awaken is a masterpiece by Yes. It's one of the most incredible pieces of music in rock history. Utilizing an authentic church pipe organ and an almost classical musical treatment, it is truly an inspiring piece of music. I recommend you listen to the original album version.
As great as that was it bought tears to my eyes that Squire wasn't there. Wonderful reaction. I've Seen All Good People and South Side Of The Sky are brilliant examples of their harmonies. Anderson, Howe and Squire are self taught. Enjoy your Yes journey. 🙏🍁
Squire was a choral scholar, so hardly self-taught musically
@KeithCollyer Squire stopped choir at 14, got asked to leave then had a bass shoved in his hand so he taught himself and after a yr of self isolation, caused by a bad LSD trip, and practice emerged a bassist.
@@lesblatnyak5947 Apologies for coming across rather pedantically. By 14 he had had several years of choir training, which included music theory and practice. In terms of playing bass, yes, he was self-taught, but he had a very solid musical background.
There are concerts performances of Yes back in the 70's. They had a concert movie and album called Yessongs which is on youtube. I would suggest "Heart of the Sunrise", "Close to the Edge" and "And You and I." Great review and reaction as always Elizabeth!
I would try Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH) Live. Better sound quality and they have perfected their stage act by this point.
Please consider doing the studio version of Close to the Edge. Multiple vocal parts, unusual arrangements, masterful performances, after all these years completely unique.
Absolute MUST! And yes - the studio version. This was fun, to see this gang at this time of their lives. But for my taste, NO live version ever pushes the same buttons as the original that I fell in love with.
I think she likes seeing the singers perform live so she can comment on what they do, physically.
Jon Anderson is probably one of the finest countertenors in modern music.
I’ve been a Yes fan since I was a teen and have had the pleasure of seeing them in concert no less than 4 times. Just want to add CLOSE TO THE EDGE! Do it. Do it.
Anything off CTTE album, or Tales from Topographic Oceans perhaps even Turn of the Century from Going for the One
At 19 years of age in 1977, I saw Yes in concert.
I love Close to the Edge!
I too discovered them in 1977 at the age of 15. Got 16 shows under my belt, plus 2 of Jon's solo gigs.
I saw Yes a number of times in the 70''s. Front row once and 10th row as well as higher up seats. One thing I noticed is that he looked like he just opened his mouth and out came this wonderful sound. It seemed effortless. I would recommend the song 'And You and I'. A beautiful song that really highlights his voice. Great reaction, enjoy your channel...
Great recommendation. Another beautiful Yes song that highlights Jon's voice is "Turn of the Century".
And You And I is a great choice and one of my personal faves. It does show off Jon's vocals, with some ethereal passages. Geddy Lee is a fitting stand-in, but I do miss Chris Squire.
I will second that "And You and I" suggestion! One of many favorites of mine from this phenomenal band, it doesn't get any better than these guys!
I third that! I was just listening to 'And You and I' on a drive yesterday; singing along, but an octave lower. Even after 50 years, I can still discover new things in the soundscape. I thank Elizabeth for helping me learn how to really listen and appreciate.
"And you and I" is a great choice. The Yes symphonic performance is the sweet spot.
Great analysis!I am 70 and Roundabout still sounds as epic and musically intriguing as it did when it came out...and I certainly never thought Anderson's vocal chords would last over time and yet they did,thank goodness 😊.
Another giant of prog rock was Emerson Lake and Palmer. Check out their live version of Pirates recorded in 1977. Greg Lake's vocals were at their peak. It's a bit long but a great showcase of their talent. They actually toured with a 72 piece orchestra. RIP Greg and Keith.
Jon Anderson sings amazingly for his age, he almost died about 10 years before this and he had to rebuild his voice after severe respiratory problems. Jon sings with such joy and control.
I'm glad someone mentioned this. As a fellow asthmatic it just continues to floor me how well he sings even now.
She needs to listen to him when he was still singing with Vangellis. (If you’re reading this, I recommend “Short Stories”.)
OK, here's thew sixty-four thousand dollar question. How does one know he's not singing live, with autotune applied to the voice signal going into the microphone before it is sent to the speakers?
@@deependz3231 ... because [VERY CLOSE TO THIS] is how he has always sounded ... before autotune was invented. They didnt need to use it then and they wont have started using it now.
Oh and ... USUALLY it is the person MAKING THE CLAIM that has to prove it. So if you want to make that claim it is YOUR JOB to prove it!
Because he is JoJo
Heart of the Sunrise or Wonderous Stories show Jons' ability. Some of the finest vocals.
I've seen Yes perform live ... I can't even remember how many times. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favorite show, between Yes and Genesis (though the first time I saw them was the Wind and Wuthering tour.)
I love love LOVE watching someone's first reaction to Yes. Because I know it's only the beginning.
The “Yes” rabbit hole has now been opened! There are so many wonderful sounds to explore either live or from the studio. Jon Anderson’s voice will never disappoint, neither will Steve Howe’s guitar work, Rick Wakeman’s keyboard skills and compositions and finally you will get the chance to acquaint yourself with the late great Chris Squire and his bass work. One must not forget the huge contributions that both Bill Bruford and Alan White made on drums/percussion. These performers make the golden era of YES, but there were regular changes throughout their time too.
Their 1972 live album YESSONGS is one of the best recoded live albums and it perfectly shows off their younger voices...
ABSOLUTELY!
can definitely tell a difference in the voice now
and in my opinion it is all 3 of their classic albums in one, and shows them playing at their best... Wakeman and Howe outstanding all the way through.
It would be totally cool if you would pull both sessions in and compare his voice now and then. A professionally recorded studio album is naturally going to sound better and I know the original was better. But it is absolutely amazing that he has held his vocals for this many years! And the big thanks to Getty Lee for filling in.
Better to opt for Songs from the Tsongas from the 30th anniversary tour.
"In an around the lake, mountains come out of the sky and they stand there" is so densely packed with poetic imagery.
She says this is the beginning of something incredible..she gets it
The moment at 8:32 when Geddy can't resist doing a bit of air keyboard while waiting for his bass part to come back. In addition to being a world class bassist, Geddy is a pretty awesome keyboard player himself.
Rick Wakeman is not only a sound wizard, he is also funny as hell. Extremely talented, all round.
His acceptance speech at this event had me in stitches. The prostate examination especially so.
Thought it was him.
He was a big deal in my household in the 70s.
God of the keyboards.
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No but I have!🤣😂🤣😂
On a walk in Suffolk I encountered Rick with my partner and rescue dog George - he adores dogs and we had a long chat - such a funny unpretentious guy!
@@grahamhowes6904
You lucky sod i'd love to meet Rick. Many years ago I was out walking in the surrey hills and bumped into Eric Clapton and another time Bernard Cribbins as I said you lucky sod. .
You asked about the many keyboards: When I saw them in '91, it was a reunion tour, after a partial breakup. There were 2 drummers, 2 keyboardists, 2 guitarist, the original bass player, and Jon Anderson in the middle of a round, slowly rotating stage! Anyway, I counted 18 keyboards and a computer all around Rick Wakeman! Across the circle, the other (original) keyboardist had a disappointing 2 keyboards, so he was often free to wave at the crowd, as he held a single chord with the other hand. Waving like he was just happy to be there... all the while, one could barely see Wakeman's nimble fingers at all, as they flew from one set of keys to the next! The contrast was almost comical!
I saw YES 6 times... I call them my Coffee Card band, because I paid for 5 concerts and got the 6th concert for free! Indeed, it was a free, open-air concert in a park in Montreal! Opening act? --> The Alan Parsons Project! Holy crap, what a treat that was! ;-]
Cheers from Canada! ;-]
I really hope you check out more of the studio/album releases of Yes. The Yes Album, Fragile and Close to the Edge are some of the greatest prog rock albums of all time and this era was definitely the peak of one of the best prog rock bands out there.
You can't go wrong with "Long Distance Runaround" or my personal favorite "I've Seen All Good People", two early excellent Yes songs! They were one of the progenitors of progressive rock along with King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. All of them were huge influences on the men of Rush.
I'm impartial to yours is no disgrace
My favorite is "yours is no disgrace" from 04 estival in Switzerland. That was a Steve Howe concert.
Let's not overlook the Moody Blues creating the genre with "Days of Future Passed" before any of the others came along
Going for the One
Steve Howe is a criminally underrated guitarist, certainly one of the greatest guitarists in music history
His playing on the 'Yessongs' live album (1973) is insanely great.
Have you seen him playing with Les Paul? Steve can play just about anything.
Steve is, and was was highly celebrated. Top of the reader polls in Guitar Player magazine 5 years in a row. Stop it with your misunderstanding of the word "underrated".
Underrated by whom? Howe is consistently recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history.
@@zddoodah But has ruined Yes because he is seemingly afraid to go his own way like Jon and Rick have done.
On the Fragile album the opening volume swelling chords of Roundabout are reversed taped piano tracks. Steve Howe comes in with harmonic on an acoustic and lays down the intro ... the groove - and chordal progression - of the verses are based on natural harmonics on the guitar.
BTW... had you notice Jon's singing is actually in a contra-alto range?
"Yes", is one of those bands which inspired millions of rock musicians to strive for the stars in perfection.... virtuosos painting each masterpiece layer upon layer.
Thanks!
YES- Simply fabulous
PLEASE!!! Heart of the sunrise in the fragile album
YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG!
Each member of Yes is a Maestro. They are one of the most accomplished ensemble of talent to ever bless our ears period. I hope she listens to more. Close to the edge, Yours is no disgrace, You and I, Seen all good people/Your move, heart of the sunrise and Wonderous Stories should be on he short list of songs to hear. There's so many. Jon Anderson wrote great lyrics.
This is the song that motivated me to play bass. 40+ years later I still use it as my warm up. Also, I once heard Geddy Lee talk about how Chris Squire was one of his primary influences so it's really cool to see/hear Geddy standing in for him.
Geddy also once said Chris is the reason he chose to play a Rickenbacker in Rush. Chris and Geddy are the reason I too chose a Rickenbacker 4003 as my favorite bass in 1981 (still own it and it still sounds fantastic!) I just wish Geddy had chosen to play this with a Ric as well. But I imagine, since Chris played with a pick, it was easier to get the pick-like sound on a Fender.
@@seminolefantodd4736 Yes I've heard him say that too. Same here with the Ric but mine is a 4001 I bought used in 82.
Very good choice, no doubt. Bass often gets lost in rock songs behind everything else, but it's really the prominent driving force of this classic, and steals the show whenever it's slapping
Notice how Geddy chose a green Fender, as green was Chris's favourite colour. Remember the custom bass he used on OOaLH?
Geddy said that "Close to the Edge" and "Relayer" are two of the greatest albums ever recorded.
I just got to see Jon Anderson live about 4 days ago... He still sounds AWESOME! It doesn't sound like his voice is falling off at all
Yea, I agree with you. I think he still sounds great in this video. If his voice has fallen off at all, it's miniscule.
Yes was one of Geddy's most influential bands of his youth. You can see in his face how excited he is, like a dream come true. You can see the teenager listening to yes in Alex's basement and now, years later, he's on stage with them. It was a magical moment.
Geddy is taking the role of the late very, very great Chris Squire….. RIP you legend.
Rest in Peace Chris Squire, these guys should have been inducted many moons ago with Chris present. Great work Geddy.. Been to both bands concerts over the years.
Also rest in peace Alan White 😌
"Close To The Edge" energy, emotion,ethereal perfection. At 70 years old the whole album still sends me there.
This was a great night, but I agree with others here that you haven't really heard this tune until you hear the studio recording. It's a landmark of the time period and there's literally nothing else quite like it. And since you're a Rush fan, it's worth noting that Chris Squire, who passed a few years ago, is the guy that Geddy cites as his primary influence. Everyone in this band is a giant influence on all the music that came afterward. These guys are monumental in the history of modern music. Roundabout is the closest they got to a radio hit, and the rest of the catalog is beyond deep.
Owner of a Lonely Heart was their biggest hit.
Fyi, Roundabout hit #13 on the hot 100 chart. Owner of a Lonely Heart hit #1 on the hot 100 chart.
Chris Squire one of the greatest bass players ever RIP
The incredible Geddy Lee from Rush really kills that bass line. Fantastic choice to fill in that sound. They just slayed the performance live.
If you're gonna have anyone stand in for the late Chris Squire, Geddy is definitely the man. He is obviously having a ball, and he honors Squire's original lines 100%.
I genuinely love your laugh! No matter how I feel, it brings me joy inside! It's simply adorable!
" Yes " the masters of innovation and creative sounds where rock, folk, rythem, blues, pop and psychedelic keyboards can sound great in their mix of sounds and expressions of artistry.Jazz, fusion vocals to blend it all, timeless talent here.
Jon was 73 when this was performed. To say his voice has aged well is a dramatic understatement. If you listen to earlier Yes he sounds pretty much the same. This song was their only real radio hit (in the early years). Most of their catalogue from the old progressive days wasn’t for mass consumption. I’ve seen them live a number of times going back to the late 70s. Unbelievable experience. Having Geddy Lee fill in for Chris Squire was just the cherry on the sundae. Thanks for being this back.
I think you'd love "And You And I" - it's my favorite by them, and it's just gorgeous! :)
I've always been partial to the album and the Symphonic Live versions -- such a great display of Jon's voice and the band's musicality!
Symphonic Live: th-cam.com/video/AYmeJlm7Gcg/w-d-xo.html
I want to change my response! I mentioned "Heart of the Sunrise" and "Close to the Edge", but "And You and I" is easily as good or better for showcasing Jon's incredible voice!
"and you and i" is so brilliant! i would LOVE to see a reaction to that one!
Glad you mentioned And You and I! That's some gorgeous singing that I forgot about. I need to listen to that!
"And you and I" is a great choice. The Yes symphonic performance is the sweet spot.
Agree, And You and I is one of the most amazing songs - I saw them on their 35th Anniversary Tour at Madison Square Garden and they got a ten minute standing ovation after the last solo section.. There wasn't a dry eye in the house!
I love how Jon Anderson often "leads" with the high harmony while the other band members carry the melody.
Not bad for a 71 year old.
@@jumpinjehoshaphat1951 You mean "79 yr old".
Can hardly wait on your reaction to Close to the Edge...and/or Heart of the Sunrise, for Jon Anderson's younger voice!
Jon is playing Close to the Edge soon in London, I cannot Waite.
The studio album on which this was released, FRAGILE, is well worth a listen. It showcases the talents of all the band not just Jon.
Don’t forget Starship Troopers.
Fragile is my favorite Yes album for sure
GET THE STEVEN WILSON REMIXES! He brought out incredible detail and clarity into some already powerful records.
Rick Wakeman (along with ELP's Keith Emerson) is a keyboard god. His solo projects "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table" are phenomenal. They could almost be called operatic.
Rick was finally able to complete and fully realize Journey and King Arthur in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Since she's FINALLY getting around to the roots of prog rock, I can't wait for her to go down the ELP rabbit hole. I've been wanting to hear her react to Greg Lake doing Cest la Vie forever, then take off down the rabbit hole. Start with ELP live at California Jam Elizabeth.... not as clean a sound because it's decades old, but it gives the overview of how epic their live shows were with full orchestra backing. I want to see her cringe at Emerson's Bach improv treatment of the organ for sure. 🤣🤣🤣
The new journey to the center of the earth is great too. Rick Wakeman is one of those super prolific musicians
My fav was Six Wives of Henry The Eighth.
Wow there. Don't forget Tony Banks. "Firth of Fifth" is a true masterpiece!
I took my sister to Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe for her birthday in 1990. I got these awesome 12th row center seats on the main floor. The usher said, "The seating is all wrong. You're not in the 12th row anymore.... you are in the 4th row!" The most fantastic show I have ever seen. Great seats too! Sis still says it is the best present she ever got!
Jon Anderson had me at the first note when I first saw YES live in 75. Never missed a tour.
As a lifelong Rush fan, my first impression of this performance was really hard to digest - I’ve spent my entire life watching Geddy front a band. Seeing him lay back and respect his role in this performance is just an example of what an excellent human and respectful musician he is. I love that you’ve gotten around to Yes - so much to unpack with them ✌🏻
As you may see by the plethora of comments, Yes has quite the catalog of music, and the fans all have different favorites. And even though it's not my favorite Yes song, "Awaken" is Jon's favorite. From the 1977 album "Going For The One", it is one of their best written songs and very complex in its arrangement. (My absolute favorite Yes track is "The Gates of Delirium" from 1974's "Relayer". Do this track only if you want to analyze a 22 minute song.) Thank you for listening to Yes. I've been listening to them for a VERY long time.
I'd like to second Awaken. If you like keys, vocals, and story, it's a star of a song
@@RockBassist2112 Hear, hear! I love the Going for the One album. Let's be real - I love Yes, tbh.
Now that's funny because I requested that she listen to Awaken, and I also suggested "Soon" from Relayer. Great YES minds think alike.
I believe "The Revealing Science Of God" is their longest track ... 😝🤣
Tales from Topographic Oceans is essentially 1 song in 4 movements at 80+ min. In wonderful
Geddy Lee was having the time of his life.
Two of my favorites from Yes (and my favorite music videos) are "Leave It" and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart". Both are very musically interesting, and "Owner" has a really good video story. His voice was higher, sharper and stronger when he was younger. I hear a very noticeable easing and lowering of his voice, understandable considering the length of his carreer.
Not only was Yes an iconic band but let's not forget the iconic artist that did just about all their album covers Roger Dean!!
The Yes "rabbit hole" is deep and wide! There is so much great music to discover with this band. RIP Chris Squire....I'm sure Geddy Lee is honored to step into his shoes. He's more than capable.
Thank you SO much for this video. Jon Anderson sounds the same, even today, as he did in 1972 when I first heard him in Chicago. I've been hooked ever since and have been to 38 Yes concerts. I've had the pleasure of hangin' out a bit with Jon, Chris, Rick and Allen. Steve is shy, but if you catch him in a causal setting, he's a terrific conversationalist. A close friend of his told me that Steve only travels by car whilst in the US. Knowing the car, I would hang out on the sidewalk - usually a block or so away - and wait for him to approach. Such great memories.........
Filling Chris Squire's shoe is a very tall task, even for Geddy Lee. He did an admirable job and was having a blast. Saw these guys in 1980 and it was mind-blowing!
This song has so much going on the studio version is a must-listen-to also. That is the only way you can hear everything.
They were still amazing in concert.
Agreed - I think she'd have been better off listening to the original studio version - there's just so much going on in the song.
Love the underrated Tormato album, with nuggets such as Don’t kill the whale an Release, release and Circus of heaven.
Now that you've had your curiosity satisfied re: what many members of YES looked like when they were quite older, give yourself a treat by listening to the studio version of *Roundabout.* It will completely blow your mind. YES' studio recordings during their Uber Peak Period (includes Roundabout) were absolutely masterful. You see, YES were Masters of Complexity. They packed so much into their masterpieces that repeated listenings are a MUST if you want a full appreciation of the magic they created. Yes, full of complexity, but they spent hours on perfecting the mix to where you could hear all the key moments of that complexity in their turn, without it all sounding like a muddle.
You'll be amazed all over again...
This 👆
I’m 70 years old and how many times have I heard this song and never knew the artist or the name of the song! WOW!!
Makes me cry that performance, absolutely amazing.
Geddy Lee miming the keys portion is awesome!
Only because you haven't seen me mimic the keyboards. 😁
And at the end, he's singing along, even though he doesn't have a mic. Looked like he was living the dream.
Man, Geddy is SO solid it’s amazing.
Roundabout was such an an important recognition breakthrough for Yes...so much Of my favorite music was never played on the radio, Roundabout introduced many listeners to Yes that may never have discovered them otherwise, so often I was lead to treasured songs by friends and word of mouth