Yes: Starship Trooper (Keys To Ascension) & Homeworld (The Ladder) REACTION/ANALYSIS | Episode 395
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In this #MasterpieceFriday episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm pleased to return to music by Yes. First, we're listening to Starship Trooper, performed live on their Keys to Ascension album. Then, we listen to Homeworld (The Ladder) from their live performance on the House of Yes DVD. These two songs are part of the band's legacy and longevity, being originally released 28 years apart. I hope you enjoy!
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"This is music that I desperately needed to hear today" is a thought many of us have had when we've been listening to YES. Thanks for your reaction and thanks for letting the music speak to your heart. BTW your CTTE reaction is my favorite also. I keep replaying it, just to see your enthusiasm.
I LOVE his reaction when the church organ part comes in! My reaction was similar the first time I heard it. Full-body chills every time.
He's still missing Siberian Kathru
Listening to Close to the Edge and other Yesmusic yesterday afternoon, out for a walk in the spring sunshine. I was in the middle of a field, totally alone, surrounded by trees under a flawless azure sky as the church organ hit. Even after almost 50 years of listening to it it still has that emotional power. I spun and jigged, there was a year or two, and yelled for the joy it brought.
@@asharmstrong6730 Music is unbelievably powerful.
We were 9years hearing this👍🎶👍👍👍
I think Jon Anderson is the soul of Yes. He's a bit of a space cadet, but he's consistently tries to write songs and do other things which are uplifting and hopeful... As Rick Wakeman summed him up - "He is the only person I know trying to save this planet whilst existing on another one."
Do yourself a favor and watch the Jon Anderson/Todmobile version of Awaken. It will give you chills. Individually mic'd live chorus and rockchestra.
I second the suggestion for the Todmobile Awaken performance. It is a spiritual experience.
Actually Ricks quote is “…..whilst being from a completely different one.’’
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He is actually from Accrington, my home town. Very definitely on this planet, but also very definitely somewhere to spiritually escape from!
For me, I 've come to consider Chris Squire as the soul of Yes, even as great as Jon is. I've been to Yes concerts with another singer besides Jon, and it was still awesome, but I couldn't bring myself see them without Chris. He was the best bass player in rock. he was so unique, inventive, and had great technical prowess
Finally, someone has reacted to Homeworld, one of my favourite Yes songs.
The Ladder was one of the albums that have carried me through some of the darkest days of my life. Damn near saved my life. I will always love Jon and his message.
Funny, it came out at a really dark period for me too, and helped me hold on to hope and keep on going. We're both still here, so here's to us!
I have most of the Yes catalog of albums, although not all of the live albums and compilations. There is much to like about The Ladder, has a particular consistent thematic sound running through, lots of rich positivity, and some fun songs too. On a playlist I pair up Lightening Strikes with Finally (like two bookends), finishing with the beautiful "Jon song" Nine Voices. A very good Yes album all the way through, just played it again today after seeing your post.
I was lucky to be at the "Keys to Ascension" show in San Luis Obispo at the Fremont in '96. Maybe the greatest concert I've ever seen. Back stage passes and all 💜
I did too
That's fantastic! I'm not jealous!!!😉😉😉👍
I got to know that concert by listening to the CD repeatedly in a country cottage and later got hold of the DVD. If not the ultimate concert, it is certainly up there.
Hey, Chris. I'm envious.
I would have gladly sold my soul to see that show!
Doug you are feeling what I and many others have been feeling from Mr. Anderson and all the masters of their craft for the majority of my lifetime. JON IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF YES AND ALSO OF MY LIFE ....
He brings me to better place daily for over 50 years.
God Bless Jon, Chris RIP...Alan RIP and the gang.
And thank you for listening and loving this band as much as we do.
I remember buying The Ladder when it came out... I had only recently discovered Yes via the early 70s albums Close To The Edge and The Yes Album.... I was playing the game Homeworld, and recognised the vocals from the end-credit song, went looking for the album! The Ladder felt like a return to those earlier compositions; longer form, multi-part songs, but with more modern production values. It was their Fragile for the 90s... awesome album! :-)
To be fair, they had gone back to that style before The Ladder, it's just the one that managed to get radio airplay and attention. Talk was an EXCELLENT return to form and it's a damn shame that their record company went under around the time of it's launch. It's a sorely underappreciated gem that I never hear anyone talk (LOL) about even when the topic of underrated Yes albums comes up. Endless Dream especially is a brilliant Yes song that needs more love.
@@LockeTheCole yes Talk if fantastic
In fact I learned about Yes from this groundbreaking game. There was a small comment on the box from the band members how they enjoyed the game. I was totally smashed by the soundtrack and ran to buy the whole album. That was my first Yes. I am a huge fan of Yes ever since.
@@dmitrykazakov2829 I heard it and thought "this sounds like the vocalist from Owner of a Lonely Heart... who was that?" ..looked it up, and hey presto, it was Yes! "I've just picked up some second hand LPs of theirs, where did I put them...?" That was how it all started! :-)
I love the Homeworld game and the song.
For me, as a long time Yes fan by the 90's (my brother introduced them to me in the late 70's), the song was a great bonus to an amazing game.
Pity it was left out of Homeworld Remastered, but I don't think they could licence it :-(
Doug as a composer.... you need to and I mean REALLY need to check out their live concert DVD/Blu-Ray Symphonic Live where they perform with an orchestra. It is hands down one of my all time favorite concerts. You will enjoy it tremendously.
Seconded. Symphonic Live is the single best live vocal performance the band has recorded of those I have heard, especially if you're interested in hearing Chris Squire's backing vocals in their interplay with the lead, including some truly impressive falsetto on the opening track. It's also just an excellent setlist- Close to the Edge, In the Presence Of, The Gates of Delirium, Ritual . . .
The bass on Long Distance Runaround gets all the low strings going at it with gusto. German bow more or less required. (Most of the orchestra looks like they're having a blast the whole time.)
FWIW, the DVD seems to have a more pleasant sound mix than the CD album, too. Not sure if they were both made from the same night's performance or not.
I was at this show in San Luis Obispo. I had been doing some work for Jon (I worked at Apple and helped him with computer stuff). He invited me backstage to many shows all over the US etc... Wurm is amazing "live"! Fun times!
How lovely your comments are at the end, you are a gentle soul.
You should also listen to the album Yessongs (live 1973). After 50 years this song still gives me goosebumps. Listening to this band let you forget the world around you and you're living for a moment in a peaceful surrealistic world, specially with a headphone and eyes closed. Probably the best band ever. Greetings from Holland.
YES are superb no question. I saw them on the 35th anniversary tour in Australia.... it was a truly other worldly experience.
Speak to me of Summer…..Doug I have played this song on guitar since 1971. The chords are:
Amaj7-Cmaj7-Fmaj9-Bbmaj7-Abmaj7-F. Repeat and after F-G major scale ascending to beginning. Second time double G scale into G-Eb-C.
I discovered Yes with the video game : Homeworld. Thank you, Relic entertainement and Sierra !
Keys to Ascension 2 has a studio song called Mind Drive you should check out. Closest thing to classic Yes after the "Going for the One" album. About 18 minutes or so.
Mind Drive is a great song, would be great get a reaction on that one. I am totally for.
Wow, I also just recommended Mind Drive! I hope that Doug listens to it!
I'd second that, but maybe the live version from Songs from Tsongas?
@@oldsynner they cut Mind Drive into "mini" parts al along. Maybe that one is too complicated. I think the studio version is better in that sense
@@estefaniasucre6966 Let's persuade Doug to do a comparison!
Intro is from the song and album (Title track) Time and a Word (early Yes) and beautiful song to take the time and list to.
Doug, there are many classic YES songs on The YES Album when guitarist Steve Howe joined YES. But it’s important to realize that Tony Kaye was still on keyboards back then in 1971 on this studio album. Rick Wakeman replaced Kaye on keyboards with their next album Fragile, followed by Close To The Edge.
So it is very important to also listen to the tracks from The YES Album on subsequent live albums when Wakeman was touring with YES. Wakeman takes the early songs to an entirely different level. You can imagine what the studio The YES Album might have been if Wakeman had joined YES a year earlier.
Although I’m no musician, YES music has been part of my life since I was 11 years old. Thanks for doing your channel. It’s so cool to witness you experiencing YES for the first time. I always learn something new and gain a greater appreciation, even 50 years later. Take care!
JohnU
The lyrics at the beginning of Homeworld, before they actually go into that song, are from Time and a Word, which is one of the transcendent love songs.
The intro is a snippet of 'Time and a Word', the title track of the second Yes album.
Homeworld was a song on the soundtrack of a game by the same name. Basically the lyrics match up with the game's premise.
Right this was a great game by the way. Sequences from the game are seen on the screen behind Anderson.
@@dmitrykazakov2829yeah, I remember really liking it.
Absolutely love YES!! Magical, mystical and totally pro musicians enjoying playing together!! All outstanding players!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Doug, I really can connect with your words you speak about what the music of Yes does to you. I first time heard this music when I was 15 which is 46 years ago. Even at that age the music and words touched me. I am from Finland and as a teenager I spent hours listening this band inspired by the themes and the tales not realizing that I will constantly during my life come back to them when I need uplifting. For example when Yours is no disgrace starts I will always start smiling and feel better. Thanks for sharing! Peace for you all.
Three of my favorite live Yes tunes are Perpetual Change and Yours Is No Disgrace off Yessongs, they add some incredible musical additions to the live versions. Also, Jon Anderson (in his 70's) with Todmobile doing Awaken is one of the most inspired uplifting performances I've ever seen.
Perpetual Change! Doesn't get much mention it's high on my favorites list. And couldn't agree more, Jon Anderson with Todmobile and orchestra/choir doing Awaken is fabulous, get the tissue box ready when I listen, and of late it has become a frequent re-listen, along with same performance and State of Independence.
Music pop and classical keeps me on an even keel and positive thanks Doug
Good choices from one of the best bands ever to walk the earth.
Excellent choice and take on this music, this band, and all that is conveyed in their art form, Doug. I love the way you describe your depth of appreciation for the masterful beauty of the expression of this iconic group of virtuosos.
Thank you for sharing this through your ears and eyes. 🙏🏻
Starship Trooper is the song that turned me onto YES back in 72. Thanx for the post Doug. Homeworld reminds me seeing them in concert for the Ladder tour. Awesome!!!
The studio tracks from the 2 Keys To Ascension are very good. Mind Drive and That,That Is are both side long epics which in 2001 were all released as Keystudio and it’s the classic Yes album most people have never heard.
About time you did more yes. This one of the first songs they wrote.Don't underestimate the virtuosity of Steve Howe.
Amazing how that sequence of three chords in Würm never gets boring, wonderful musicianship. I think Würm refers to a geological period, one of the last ice ages, with men still being hunter-gatherers, down to earth. I liked Homeworld as I loved to play that computer game, though it does not reach the quality of the songs Yes produced in the seventies.
Continuez à nous faire (re)découvrir Yes ! 👍
That beginning of homeworld was a little snippet of Time and a word off the self titled album
From Starship Trooper: Speak to me of summer
Long winters longer than time can remember
The setting up of other roads
To travel on in old accustomed ways
I still remember the talks by the water
The proud sons and daughter
That knew the knowledge of the land
Spoke to me in sweet accustomed ways
... I see my wife and daughter at the riverside i her homeland. They speak in sweet accustomed ways.
I do believe they did play together in 1990 and 1991 on the union tour.
So awesome... Yes Rush and Floyd are my favorite bands and you are connecting to all of them. So cool. Thanks Doug
They make those tone knobs for a reason. Turn up the bass. :)
You should listen to Jon sing Holy Lamb, its a flakey live TH-cam clip. Chris used bass pedals in various songs. Saw them play 'And you and I ' at the Albert Hall, London . The bass seemed to shake the building.
My strongest memories of all the Yes concerts I have been to are the bass lines resonating through my chest. Just deeply powerful.
Saw them during their 90215 tour. I was blown away by Chris squire’s playing. Too bad Rick wakemen and Steve Howe were not there but it was an amazing show. And you and I touched my soul
That's a short excerpt from _Time and a Word_ from their second album. But SO glad you played it, even in error!
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Chris Squire's live bass sound was always like that a lot of treble.
Ha! I used to do falsetto when singing Yessongs (tm), but I use my lower register these days.
That was extra special today Doug, thank you.
F**K yes I needed this. Thank you!
Hey Doug, some tunes suggestions related to Yes you may find worth listening to:
- Chris Squire (Fish out of Water) - Hold out your Hand/You by my Side.
- Rick Wakeman (Criminal Record) - Judas Iscariot.
- Steve Howe (Steve Howe Album) - All's a Chord.
The intro to "Homeworld" was a snippet from the title song of their second album, "Time and a Word".
You said it: YES is a Band. It's the mixture of all those master musicians that make YES. YES is a whole. I saw them live 7 times. We keep marvelling at what they can do on stage(ref. Gates of Delirium, Ritual, Close to the Edge, Awaken,etc.) Jon Anderson might be the soul of YES, but he is NOT YES. I saw him solo 3 times and it's definitely not YES. It's the voice of YES, but YES is a band: a band of virtuosos that mingle together to make masterpieces. May Alan and Chris rest in peace.
First part of second track is from Time and a Word
Best version of Starship Trooper, a song that was always better live than in the studio. I have my own edited version where I insert Rick's Moog solo from Yessongs, making Rick's already smoking keyboard solo even longer. :-D
Awesome, Doug!! For me, the best song on Keys to Ascension is "AWAKEN". Wakeman masterpiece. First YES concert 1979 "In the Round", Boston Gahden, and again on the back end of the tour. Tormato is so overlooked, but I know you've had a listen here and there. Chris' bass on "Silent Wings of Freedom", which you have done, is superlative! Long Live Chris Squire! #1
Steve turns that jazz box into a rock machine
The definitive version of starship trooper is from their first live release Yessongs. The very same could be said of Close to the Edge.
St Martin`s in the fields, is where the organ Rick,used i believe on CTTE then piped to the studio on twisted pairs,phone wires no fiber optic`s in them days!.or so the Fable went in Melody Maker music paper. now gone.
Music quote of the week:
Jon Anderson sings, ""Take what I say in a different way and it's easy to see that this is all confusion."
Doug: " That is my experience with most of Jon's lyrics." th-cam.com/video/wJz1KxLEFKs/w-d-xo.html
My favorite version of Trooper.
Doug - You should check out the live version of Yours Is No Disgrace on the YesSongs album! The album version, though, not the video version, which is not as good. Steve Howe just absolutely kills his solo on this, and the driving intro is so good. Check it out!!!
Oh yeah great choice. I think I was like
10 when I heard this on the radio. I've been a Yeshead ever since.
Another version of this song to listen to is from the album Yessongs which is also live. You will hear Chris's deep bass shining through. The whole album which is 3 records is absolutely Awesome!!! Give it a listen sometime. You won't be disappointed. I have seen them live 4 times during the 70's. 3 of the times they played this song.
The best live version of Starship, bar none, is, unfortunately on a bootleg, “In the Round.” Best solo Wakeman has ever, ever done.
I sought out this recording based on your comment and, yes indeed, it is very good.
Wembley, October 1978. It's on YT (audio). I was there and it's by far the best version.
Thanks. I have this. Awesome recording. I saw Yes way way back in the year of our Lord 1983, on their 9012-Live tour. This was their big closing number. Roundabout was the encore. Yeah! The little bit at the beginning of Homeworld was apparently a reprise of their song Time and a Word. I've always thought of Jon's lyrics as what I can only describe as impressionistic and spiritual. tavi.
Hey Doug. You're doing some awesome stuff. I recommend checking out an album by Focus called Moving Waves. Hocus Pocus and Eruption are pretty interesting tracks. The band features Tys Van Leer on flute who showed up on numerous jazz albums that I own. Cheers, Dan
I live in San Luis Obispo. The Fremont, where these performances were recorded in ‘96 fits about 600-700 adoring fans! The previous, and only time I’d seen them was in ‘74 in Long Beach on the Tales tour!!!!
YES is the most affirmative and uplifting band ever. That's the trick to their name. Ever positive.
Of later YES two albums stand out to me. The Ladder is one. Two years later than this they released "Magnification", which is an album that both grounds a person and carries them into the aether. Like YES always does.
But there is no keyboardist for this YES album. It is the only time they only had 4 band members.
Instead of keyboards they have the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
Not since "Time And A Word" have they used an orchestra.
Just look at the song titles and then tell me you don't want to hear them. I suggest the title track, "Magnification". Or "Dreamtime". Or, "In The Presence Of", to get that true feeling of being in the presence of YES.
If you want live orchestra with YES then check out "Symphonic Live" and watch them live with the European Festival Orchestra.
"If we were flowers we would worship the sun. So why not now? Why not now"?
"In The Presence Of" is their "Awaken" of the 2000's. Treat yourself and your viewers.
Blessings.
@9:54: "Something's coming..." Ya know, Yes actually did a cover of "Something's Coming" from WEST SIDE STORY, as a b-side (and speaking of TIME AND A WORD, the cover was also from that era, I believe?); I'd love to hear Doug's reaction to that...
I saw them at the Cow Palace in San Francisco 1976. It was life changing. You should review any part of Rick Wakeman's "Journey to the Center of the Earth." It's a theme based album, orchestrated and all very good..
Rick is a God of a keyboardist. This solo is amazing. The problem I have w this is that the last part isn’t as throaty & deep as the original on Starship Trooper. Saw Yes recently on the Grand A Fair Tour. i.e. The Keith Emerson Experience aka ELP, John Lodge’s band, Toto & then Yes. I was too tired to appreciate Yes but the show was amazing especially the ELP & John Lodge parts. BTW I have an Oroborus tat around my wrist.
I assume by now it's known Homeward started with a little of Time and A Word.
Some of the best Prog are under-represented so you won't get mass request because most only know what is promoted but CURVED AIR is one the best. Classically & Folk influenced British early progressive Rock. Unique because of FEMALE Vocalist (from HAIR) & (Royal Academy) violinist Darryl Way. Their early 70s LPs are all great but "SECOND ALBUM" with epic many songs is highly recommended. Just trying to think out of Prog box and help share more than the usual suspects.
Great suggestion. Argent has 2 popular hits but have many progressive songs. Music of the Spheres written by Jim Rodford their bassist and cofounder, Rod Argents older Cousin, bassist for The Kinks for 19 years, The Mike Cotton Sound, The Zombies for 19 years, bassist for Colin Bluestone's Touring Band.
It's about the inspiration to be a musician, to write, create, and perform music. The muse musicians search for is in the Cosmos.
This inspiration is demonized by society. It's super proggy and profound. It inspired me as a teenager, the same year I heard Yes Close to the Edge.
There's Hawkwind, Gentle Giant, The Strawbs, The Alan Parsons Project, Uriah Heep, Pretty Things, John Miles.
Doug would enjoy these bands. They're all British Proggers that don't get suggested very often.
Mind Drive from this album is a must Doug, trust me.
Don't neglect to hear the inventiveness of Chris Squire's bass in both these songs. There's a spot in the middle of "Homeworld" (26:57) where he plays the highest and lowest notes on his bass with only one note between (exactly half way, of course).
Seriously dude, I come for the music I stay for the whiskey selections lol
Thank you.
Lovely Doug.
Do the live version of Southside Of The Sky with the lead trade offs at the end. Phenomenal
The ladder best album yes wrote since going for the one. And the last best.
It might be interesting to note that Jon Anderson, as a natural alto, never sings in falsetto
Fantastic stuff. Thank you so much. In 1976 I saw Rick Wakeman on BBC 2's Sight and Sound In Concert. The next day, they didn't have any Rick Wakeman albums at Rainbow Records, so I bought the first Yes album I saw with him playing on it. _Close to the Edge,_ and then _Fragile._ I was not sure what to get next, _Tales from Topographic Oceans_ or _Yessongs._ Someone suggested _Yessongs,_ But I bought them both! The live versions of _Yours Is No Disgrace, Your Move_ and _Starship Trooper_ are absolutely fantastic. This one's not bad, either!
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I got 'The Yes Album' when it came out in '71. That was 'it' for me with Yes, as their later releases have much less appeal. The period around 1967 to 1974 was brim full of amazing music. I just didn't realize it at the time. My excuse is that I was still a stupid teenager. Now I'm in my 'anecdotage'.
Wurm is the name of the last ice age about 12,ooo years ago.
I'm pretty sure someone on all your Yes reactions must have commented that very early on Jon Anderson said in an interview that much of the time he chose words he felt phonetically suited the melodic line over any specific meaning. Basically he said to not take too much time trying to make sense of his lyrics.
You actually reacted to a live "Machine Messiah" video over a year ago (probably one of your first Yes reactions). I'm not too big on the vocal production on the Keys to Ascension "live" mix. Sounds like Jon Anderson sang another vocal track in post production to go along with the live vocal to double it. Not a fan of bands tinkering with the original live recording too much in post.
Now, if you liked listening to some Yes live, check out Gates of Delirium on Symphonic Live.
Or perhaps checking out their acoustic live DVD.
And if you want to listen to the whole Keys to Ascension, you might want to go with the video version.
Have seen Yes 29 times and only a handful of times has Starship Trooper been played the same. Sorry you missed the Jon Anderson era. Saw the first show of "The Ladder Tour". Only time there was a 6 member band.
The vinyl is the best to listen to this on with the good system you know? Then you can totally hear that bass guitar bro 🤠
24:13 Time and a Word
There's even a better live album of YES will reveal tomorrow. 9 18 22. 8:00 pm
Check out Yes - Starship Trooper - Live in Lugano 2004
Haaa, Redbreast + Yes, a wonderfull alchemy ! :)
say yes to yes
they sound as good if not better live because they would bring their sound engineer on the road with them
I’ve been a Yes freak since the Yes album came out. There’s no other like them, just like there’s no other Pink Floyd or genesis
See you've upgraded your headphones to HD-650's. Good choice!
If the music you listen to doesn't give you goosebumps or make you weep once in a while, you are listening to the wrong music.
My pour of Redbreast would easily be double that 😂. Great review nonetheless 🙏
I think Homeworld is one of Jon's underrated vocal performances.
The stuff on Keys is better played, perhaps and more of what we like but the versions on Yessongs definitely come from a time when they had more fire in their bellies.
I dig the Redbreast. Right now, I'm sipping on Redwood Empire's Lost Monarch. Cheers.
"Wurm" came from Howe's Bodast days, omn the end of a track called "Nether Street"...just sayin !
The opening part of "Homeworld" is from Yes' 2nd album. It's the chorus of the title track, "Time And A Word". A fantastic song and one you should react to. th-cam.com/video/ndNueigEsUY/w-d-xo.html
Rick wasn't on the original studio recording of "Starship Trooper" which is why you don't remember the solo. Tony Kaye was no slouch on keyboards but Rick always brought things up to the next level.
I laughed out loud when I saw them with Mraz on keys, and he played a Fender Rhodes solo in Roundabout 😂
I was searching for this commnent, thanks!!!
Doug, your efforts to understand Jon's lyrics have been heroic. There's no shame in admitting defeat now. You're in good company.
Frank F.: Exactly !!!!
Ha ha!
Jon's singing like thinkin out loud with his heart !
Jon says he often has no idea what the lyrics mean when he writes them. They are just another instrument.
Often afterwards he says he will try to see what he can get out of them. I've seen different interviews where he says different things.
@@davep8221 its like bob dylan, but more enjoyable.