Just discovered your channel. Your quite a character. I can tell you have a deep appreciation for music, and you could not have chosen a better band. As a fan, I to have my Yes story. Quintessential lineup, in the round. However, and I have not read all the suggestions put forward, but Tales of a Topographic Ocean is by far Yes s most epic and divergent piece. Hope you continue to enjoy your journey of discovery. Don't ever change.
This is probably my favorite Yes song, though that's such a hard thing to pick. There are loads of great songs and since you want suggestions......Starship Trooper, Yours is No Disgrace, Roundabout, South Side of the Sky, Heart of the Sunrise, Wonderous Stories, Going for the One, Turn of the Century and Awaken. Gates of Delirium is a great song and you should listen to it but as some others have said it might be best to listen to some other stuff first, otherwise it might overwhelm you (Awaken is the same way). I think to fully appreciate them you need that base. I definitely prefer that you do them like this, pauses are OK but I don't like the cuts. :-) I loved your CTTE reaction, that was awesome. I've been a Yes fan since somewhere around 1975 and IMO they are amazing.
Welcome back. I'm surprised you didn't comment much on the rockin’ nature of this song. This song is the most straight-forward rock ‘n’ roll on CTTE. Steve Howe gets to really burn the bridge on his guitar, Chris Squire is thumping and driving hard, and Wakeman pulls back a bit to let them shine. That's especially noticeable after the softer acoustic side of Yes coming from the previous song on the album. You're right in self-criticizing yourself for needing more descriptive words, but your face sometimes shows what your words aren’t getting across.
As a life long Yes fan - I bought CTTE and Yessongs in 1973 shortly after they got released and they are still in my main musical rotation today - may I suggest BEFORE proceeding to Relayer , consider going back one album to Fragile - 3 songs to check out : Roundabout , Heart of the Sunrise and South Side of the Sky . Each one is very 'digestible' - approx, 7 or 8 minutes each and should help you build your foundational understanding of Yes before going to Relayer , Tales of Topographic Oceans etc
I strongly agree dude, you are in for a big ride and I am very proud of you for undertaking that adventure! I can definitely understand the feeling of being overwhelmed and, back in the day when I discovered Yes, it took me a while to really take in what the music had to offer. So yeah, Fragile, Yes Album stuff are great choices to get a feel of the band. All those 20 min songs take a few listens to even start to connect the pieces. Anyway, have fun man :)
@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U Lol - at about 40 seconds its kind of ironic that no ones makes time for it - I agree its a quick gem though I know people who play it as a 'lead' in to Long Distance Runaround , though not as many who probably play Long Distance as a lead into The Fish .
Dayum that is a long time to have them still in the rotation.... Though just based on the three songs I've heard so far I can completely understand. I've had quite a few comments suggest I start with Fragile so i think' that will be the next video coming out.
@@rasengankhan Fragile and The Yes Album. I recommend the following before Relayer. I've Seen All Good People Yours is no Disgrace Long Distance Runaround Roundabout South Side of the Sky Heart of the Sunrise Starship Trooper And You And I and probably a few others too
Yes makes music meant to get lost within. Just sit back, let go, and let them guide you to those deep, distant, delightful places where mind and music meld.
Being lost because so much is going on is to be expected with SK. I think of it as “Yes’ C.V. song”: A vehicle for them to cram their entire arsenal into a 10 minute song, ie vocal harmonies, odd meters, virtuoso musicianship, profound-sounding non-sensical fantasy lyrics, the sense of “each musician simultaneously playing the lead”, multiple instrument changes*, varied dynamics (slow, fast, loud, quiet), beauty, dissonance, ... it’s all there in one song. While all this is overwhelming at first listen, the flip side is it rewards you and pays generous dividends of enjoyment over time. *The instrument changes: Howe switches between 3 guitars: electric, steel and sitar; Wakeman switches between mellotron, moog, harpsichord.
@@Azabaxe80 me too, but I guess it makes sense. To me Roundabout sounds dated in comparison to SK which has a more polished 'timeless' vibe to it, if not futuristic. I don't know why but now it makes total sense to me that it would be the C.V. song, whatever that is supposed to mean. Heart of The Sunrise might be an even better pick tho
Well, “CV Song” is a term I just made up to describe how I thought about the song. “Showcase song” might have been a better term. I think it showcases all the strengths of Yes better than any other Yes song does. I find it has more sophistication and attention to detail than roundabout and the composition is more focused and cohesive than HOTS, even though those two are both awesome songs.
@@souldreamer9056 Good points. I think SK is an amazing all-out instrumental extravaganza that can definitely work as a showcase of the sheer talent the band had. But after listening again yesterday (thru this video) and thinking about this concept it made me realize that the song might lack some 'soul', or a narrative cohesiveness that can be felt more clearly in HOTS. Like imo, Yes wasnt just about the talent, but how that talent came together to construct unbelievable worlds that you could just immerse yourself. So by that definition, SK feels like a shopping mall of talent being showcased while things like HOTS take you inside a new magical world. Making it a better showcase for what the band could ultimately achieve.
Chadner Good point. While SK a “technical workout” showcase, it has less of the “soul” that other top tier Yes songs have, like HOTS, &U&I, Awaken or Don’t Go.
Loving this song for 50 years? Since 1972 or 73. The first time I heard it in my friend Jeff's dorm room, I was just blown away. We had, uhhh, already been partaking, got me? But this song really spoke to me. I remember thinking, "What ARE those chords? They were so amazingly strange. Just a great song...
Long time no see. Great you came back, been waiting a little. Yes I believe we do want to see more. You are genuine and music is great. No need to change anything. This is good content.
Great to be back. Thanks again for putting me down this path ✌👌 You've shown me an amazing band and a whole genre(s) of music to explore and get lost in. Not to mention what it's done for the channel 😊🎶
@@rasengankhan , I'm so delighted for you, and your channel, to have discovered this great music. Look forward to seeing you explore more, particularly the Gates Of Delirium and Awaken. Also so much more to discover with bands like Pink Floyd and Genesis. Hope you and your family are keeping safe in these troubling times.
Love your videos and your reactions are always pure. I’m always happy you like these Yes tunes too. I’m envious I don’t get to hear it all afresh like you. Crikey, 30 years at least since my Dad introduced me to Yes, thankful every day for that. Gates of Delirium is a good choice. I must confess though it took me quite a while to get into that one but it is now one of my favorites. It can be quite jarring but therein lies the point. Keep up the good work bud.
I know the feeling of being jealous of not being able to hear something for the first time again. I have an obsession of watching someone discover System of a Down for the first time every few weeks.
You made a comment about the vocals, and them being angelic. Part of it, of course, is Jon Anderson's famous alto tenor voice, but Chris Squire, the bass player and backing vocalist, was in a pretty famous boy's choir at some cathedral as a lad and this choir singing with its harmonies always stuck with him - notice how he always sings straight, never using vibrato, just clear and true, and powerful.
I play this album when driving and it flexes those subwoofers & tweeters as if I'm flying in a Roger Dean immersion pod!Test this one out - in your car audio zone.
It's awesome that Yes has caught your interest so quick! I do think Close to the Edge is their best album over all, but it's far from being their only album of this kind of quality. I'd say Gates of Delirium is a good next choice. I appreciate your edits haha. I also don't find your explanations particularly unformed. It's well and good if someone can really be articulate about music, but I think it's more important that you can express the gist of what you're experiencing, since how are we really supposed to express in clear terms what music makes us feel? It's plain to see you appreciate it. If you're really clicking with Yes, then no need to go off to other prog bands until you feel satisfied with your exploration of them. But if you're up for it, I'm sure lots of people are giving you great recommendations from Genesis and other bands, but let me to offer Mike Oldfield. What you said about feeling like you're being taken through various scenes in a video game made me think Mike Oldfield would interest you; he creates these enchanting little worlds that come and go and turn into other little worlds, and it really is the most enchanting thing. The best place to start is his first album, Tubular Bells (you might recognize the intro theme as the Exorcist theme, but it wasn't intended for that haha); and his next couple albums are even better. The whole album is only two longs tracks, so if you're up for it--! You mentioned how at the end you really had to close everything out to hear all the details of Siberian Khatru; Mike Oldfield is like that, but he really repeats parts a lot, so that at first it sounds like it's minimalistic, but the more you listen and meditate on it, the more you hear what depth there is in each part. Anyway, I'm sure you'll be offered more than enough good music and I'll look forward to whatever you choose as your next steps!
Gates of Delirium is going on hold for as requested by many comments saying I should build up to it which I am 100% down for if it means I can understand/appreciate it better. Mike Oldfield is now on the list. (I haven't seen Exorcist so no association there.... Though if its a famous enough sound I may have heard it. Hopefully not 🤞 So much music being suggested I need to use this lockdown as a opportunity to listen to some music and maybe even make my own.
@@rasengankhan Awesome, how exciting! I can't wait; well actually I can haha, no rush. I'm sure you have lots to get to, but I'll look forward to it! Even if you've heard that one theme from the opening, there will be plenty more from it that you haven't heard. And that sounds reasonable then to wait on Gates. That's commitment! haha Oh you make your own music! Cool. Well, if you post some on here, I would give it a listen!
I'm a big Yes fan and even I needed five or six goes before "getting" The Gates Of Delirium, their follow up album Going For The One is more accessable for starters, just a suggestion...
@@WooBino. I guess that's where long term friendships come in. I admit that Alan is not the drummer he used to be and that Jay Schellen is doing a good job. I think Alan should probably retire though, it's what I've done because physically I just couldn't do my job the way I wanted to. On the other hand getting kicked to the curb is pretty cold.
topographic1973ify I meant 35 years ago......lol. I’ve always loved the drumming on Jon’s solo work, whomever he hired from time to time always surprised me in ways White never did.
@@WooBino. Well, there's always the argument that White grounded Yes somewhat and kept them from floating away entirely. I've met Alan and he was really a gracious guy. His is more of a rock style than a prog style I'll admit. I always loved Bill Bruford who's inventiveness never failed to amaze and entertain me. Yes became what Jon wanted it to be and that's why it never totally left the atmosphere the way King Crimson did at times. He didn't let it become TOO abstract. Alan was part of that formula in my opinion.
Siberian Khatru is just an amazing piece of music. All 3 pieces compliment each other perfectly. This album is as close to perfection as you'll ever get. It's one of the reasons Bruford left. He felt they'd never create anything better. Though they did create many great pieces of music, no album is as good as CttE. Closest is probably Relayer.
You might get injured listening to the live version of this from YESSONGS, buckle up. Do Yours Is No Disgrace from YESSONGS also and all of the live versions
it’s great to see a first time listener of Yes hearing the same album that blew my teenage mind in the 70’s and have been a fan ever since. Albums before close to the edge give a music history of how they got to that point. Albums after tended to test any loyal fan especially tales from topographical oceans I loved the album from the offset It caused divisions in the band dived fans and critics saying it was overblown pretentious boring and what was the point of it all. If you are going to listen to more Yes it’s album that can’t be avoided read Jon’s sleeves notes it might not make anything clearer or prepare your ears but it’s one hell off of a music ride 😀
@@rasengankhan Ah, but the video might have been an hour longer then, right? I don't mind the length, I find your (often sidetracked) approach quite engaging.
Another suggestion from the YES catalog during this period: their cover of *"America"* that wasn't on any of the albums at that time. It's wonderful: th-cam.com/video/Q0JkTIKm2iY/w-d-xo.html
Relayer is the album title, Gates of Deliririum is the main song from it. And Yes, you should absolutely explore it. That album is twice as good as this one.
:) hi ras, good to have you back! Hm. So, GoD next? might be a little heavy... Soundchaster likely an easier one. For an idea of GoT intensity, see vzqk50's video stills version with sound off perhaps - just jump about and take in what the images tell you: th-cam.com/video/EdmUAsU2eXI/w-d-xo.html (very good art mix there; sound off so you don't get to pre-hear the music). Or Roundabout on "Fragile". All the best! PS: to give some-ish music context, other things going on about then: WarPigs th-cam.com/video/K3b6SGoN6dA/w-d-xo.html and Kashmir th-cam.com/video/hW_WLxseq0o/w-d-xo.html .
What I want you to do....is play the Entire "Close To The Edge" album without any interruptions or stops with Earphones on and let yourself go!!! And let the music take you on a journey.....and then come Back to Us and report what you felt and what your journey was like!!!! 😊😊😊😉😉😉😉
I'm a big YES fan. My favorite is "The Gates of Delirium" on the Relayer album. It's about war. The other 2 songs on it are really good too. Let me know if you do it. Another good one is "Awaken" from the Going for the One album. "Turn of the Century" is also on there and is another good one (They're all good). Here's a good live version with the great Rick Wakeman on keyboards: th-cam.com/video/nDXccU0xgNo/w-d-xo.html
It would actually be VERY interesting to see you go thru the catalog in proper order. Starting with album #1. And go through them one song at a time. NO other TH-camr has done it. Great way to build a base,plus we all know with anticipation what’s next. 💡 You’ll have 20k subs by album 3.
david zornes - Yessongs video is great but i wouldnt recommen for a first timer because the low fidelity audio makes it harder to hear the music clearly if you aren’t already familiar with it. One TH-cam reactor did not click with yes because of this. Better to recommend the 1998 or 2001 tours I think.
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Just discovered your channel. Your quite a character. I can tell you have a deep appreciation for music, and you could not have chosen a better band. As a fan, I to have my Yes story. Quintessential lineup, in the round. However, and I have not read all the suggestions put forward, but Tales of a Topographic Ocean is by far Yes s most epic and divergent piece. Hope you continue to enjoy your journey of discovery. Don't ever change.
This is probably my favorite Yes song, though that's such a hard thing to pick. There are loads of great songs and since you want suggestions......Starship Trooper, Yours is No Disgrace, Roundabout, South Side of the Sky, Heart of the Sunrise, Wonderous Stories, Going for the One, Turn of the Century and Awaken. Gates of Delirium is a great song and you should listen to it but as some others have said it might be best to listen to some other stuff first, otherwise it might overwhelm you (Awaken is the same way). I think to fully appreciate them you need that base. I definitely prefer that you do them like this, pauses are OK but I don't like the cuts. :-)
I loved your CTTE reaction, that was awesome. I've been a Yes fan since somewhere around 1975 and IMO they are amazing.
Welcome back. I'm surprised you didn't comment much on the rockin’ nature of this song. This song is the most straight-forward rock ‘n’ roll on CTTE. Steve Howe gets to really burn the bridge on his guitar, Chris Squire is thumping and driving hard, and Wakeman pulls back a bit to let them shine. That's especially noticeable after the softer acoustic side of Yes coming from the previous song on the album. You're right in self-criticizing yourself for needing more descriptive words, but your face sometimes shows what your words aren’t getting across.
As a life long Yes fan - I bought CTTE and Yessongs in 1973 shortly after they got released and they are still in my main musical rotation today - may I suggest BEFORE proceeding to Relayer , consider going back one album to Fragile - 3 songs to check out : Roundabout , Heart of the Sunrise and South Side of the Sky . Each one is very 'digestible' - approx, 7 or 8 minutes each and should help you build your foundational understanding of Yes before going to Relayer , Tales of Topographic Oceans etc
I strongly agree dude, you are in for a big ride and I am very proud of you for undertaking that adventure! I can definitely understand the feeling of being overwhelmed and, back in the day when I discovered Yes, it took me a while to really take in what the music had to offer. So yeah, Fragile, Yes Album stuff are great choices to get a feel of the band. All those 20 min songs take a few listens to even start to connect the pieces. Anyway, have fun man :)
5% For Nothing is still one of my favorite tracks. Pity, nobody has time for it.
@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U Lol - at about 40 seconds its kind of ironic that no ones makes time for it - I agree its a quick gem though I know people who play it as a 'lead' in to Long Distance Runaround , though not as many who probably play Long Distance as a lead into The Fish .
Dayum that is a long time to have them still in the rotation.... Though just based on the three songs I've heard so far I can completely understand.
I've had quite a few comments suggest I start with Fragile so i think' that will be the next video coming out.
@@rasengankhan Fragile and The Yes Album.
I recommend the following before Relayer.
I've Seen All Good People
Yours is no Disgrace
Long Distance Runaround
Roundabout
South Side of the Sky
Heart of the Sunrise
Starship Trooper
And You And I
and probably a few others too
Yes makes music meant to get lost within.
Just sit back, let go, and let them guide you to those deep, distant, delightful places where mind and music meld.
Being lost because so much is going on is to be expected with SK. I think of it as “Yes’ C.V. song”: A vehicle for them to cram their entire arsenal into a 10 minute song, ie vocal harmonies, odd meters, virtuoso musicianship, profound-sounding non-sensical fantasy lyrics, the sense of “each musician simultaneously playing the lead”, multiple instrument changes*, varied dynamics (slow, fast, loud, quiet), beauty, dissonance, ... it’s all there in one song.
While all this is overwhelming at first listen, the flip side is it rewards you and pays generous dividends of enjoyment over time.
*The instrument changes: Howe switches between 3 guitars: electric, steel and sitar; Wakeman switches between mellotron, moog, harpsichord.
Funny, I've never thought of Khatru as Yes' "CV song". Normally I give that title to Roundabout.
@@Azabaxe80 me too, but I guess it makes sense. To me Roundabout sounds dated in comparison to SK which has a more polished 'timeless' vibe to it, if not futuristic. I don't know why but now it makes total sense to me that it would be the C.V. song, whatever that is supposed to mean. Heart of The Sunrise might be an even better pick tho
Well, “CV Song” is a term I just made up to describe how I thought about the song. “Showcase song” might have been a better term. I think it showcases all the strengths of Yes better than any other Yes song does. I find it has more sophistication and attention to detail than roundabout and the composition is more focused and cohesive than HOTS, even though those two are both awesome songs.
@@souldreamer9056 Good points. I think SK is an amazing all-out instrumental extravaganza that can definitely work as a showcase of the sheer talent the band had. But after listening again yesterday (thru this video) and thinking about this concept it made me realize that the song might lack some 'soul', or a narrative cohesiveness that can be felt more clearly in HOTS. Like imo, Yes wasnt just about the talent, but how that talent came together to construct unbelievable worlds that you could just immerse yourself. So by that definition, SK feels like a shopping mall of talent being showcased while things like HOTS take you inside a new magical world. Making it a better showcase for what the band could ultimately achieve.
Chadner Good point. While SK a “technical workout” showcase, it has less of the “soul” that other top tier Yes songs have, like HOTS, &U&I, Awaken or Don’t Go.
Relayer will blow your socks off. Be sure to listen to the other two cuts off the album, Soundchaser and To Be Over. Soundchaser is crazy good.
Loving this song for 50 years? Since 1972 or 73. The first time I heard it in my friend Jeff's dorm room, I was just blown away. We had, uhhh, already been partaking, got me? But this song really spoke to me. I remember thinking, "What ARE those chords? They were so amazingly strange. Just a great song...
Great reaction to a great song. Best harpsichord solo ever!
Had to google harpsichord, interesting that its the strings being plucked instead of being struck.
I like it.
The Yes Album and Fragile are my favorites. I subscribed and hope to see more like this.
11:42 - I really love the part that begins at this timestamp, it's so mysterious, atmospheric and such a good build up!
Long time no see. Great you came back, been waiting a little.
Yes I believe we do want to see more. You are genuine and music is great. No need to change anything. This is good content.
I really enjoy your reactions to Yes. We need more! Please!
Good to have you back: don't change anything, we like you just the way you are.
Great to be back. Thanks again for putting me down this path ✌👌
You've shown me an amazing band and a whole genre(s) of music to explore and get lost in.
Not to mention what it's done for the channel 😊🎶
@@rasengankhan , I'm so delighted for you, and your channel, to have discovered this great music. Look forward to seeing you explore more, particularly the Gates Of Delirium and Awaken. Also so much more to discover with bands like Pink Floyd and Genesis. Hope you and your family are keeping safe in these troubling times.
One of the most underrated songs in rock history IMO.
Love your videos and your reactions are always pure. I’m always happy you like these Yes tunes too. I’m envious I don’t get to hear it all afresh like you. Crikey, 30 years at least since my Dad introduced me to Yes, thankful every day for that. Gates of Delirium is a good choice. I must confess though it took me quite a while to get into that one but it is now one of my favorites. It can be quite jarring but therein lies the point. Keep up the good work bud.
I know the feeling of being jealous of not being able to hear something for the first time again. I have an obsession of watching someone discover System of a Down for the first time every few weeks.
They actually did a theme song for a video game in 1999. Called "Homeworld". You should check it out also. Another long song from late era Yes.
I will definitely be checking that out. Another album artwork that has really caught my attention as well. 👌
I actually bought the game for part of my collection.
Show opener.. 1979 and 1981. In the round ...out of the fog. Still gives me smile.
You are doing Okay with your comments -- I like your reactions.
Yes music is rich and elaborate - it requires a few listenings to capture it all.
What you noticed on the second verse was the introduction of a tambourine. Simple but effective.
Love me a good tambourine
Original YES fan here.
You need to listen to The Yes Album(that's the title) and Fragile.
EVERY song on both albums will thrill you.
You are spot on. There is so much going on that make up the whole of the song that there is no way to digest it one listening.
Well done mate... nice to see you back.... your face says it all..brave man to go for Gates..
You made a comment about the vocals, and them being angelic. Part of it, of course, is Jon Anderson's famous alto tenor voice, but Chris Squire, the bass player and backing vocalist, was in a pretty famous boy's choir at some cathedral as a lad and this choir singing with its harmonies always stuck with him - notice how he always sings straight, never using vibrato, just clear and true, and powerful.
I play this album when driving and it flexes those subwoofers & tweeters as if I'm flying in a Roger Dean immersion pod!Test this one out - in your car audio zone.
It's awesome that Yes has caught your interest so quick! I do think Close to the Edge is their best album over all, but it's far from being their only album of this kind of quality. I'd say Gates of Delirium is a good next choice.
I appreciate your edits haha. I also don't find your explanations particularly unformed. It's well and good if someone can really be articulate about music, but I think it's more important that you can express the gist of what you're experiencing, since how are we really supposed to express in clear terms what music makes us feel? It's plain to see you appreciate it.
If you're really clicking with Yes, then no need to go off to other prog bands until you feel satisfied with your exploration of them. But if you're up for it, I'm sure lots of people are giving you great recommendations from Genesis and other bands, but let me to offer Mike Oldfield. What you said about feeling like you're being taken through various scenes in a video game made me think Mike Oldfield would interest you; he creates these enchanting little worlds that come and go and turn into other little worlds, and it really is the most enchanting thing. The best place to start is his first album, Tubular Bells (you might recognize the intro theme as the Exorcist theme, but it wasn't intended for that haha); and his next couple albums are even better. The whole album is only two longs tracks, so if you're up for it--! You mentioned how at the end you really had to close everything out to hear all the details of Siberian Khatru; Mike Oldfield is like that, but he really repeats parts a lot, so that at first it sounds like it's minimalistic, but the more you listen and meditate on it, the more you hear what depth there is in each part.
Anyway, I'm sure you'll be offered more than enough good music and I'll look forward to whatever you choose as your next steps!
Gates of Delirium is going on hold for as requested by many comments saying I should build up to it which I am 100% down for if it means I can understand/appreciate it better.
Mike Oldfield is now on the list. (I haven't seen Exorcist so no association there.... Though if its a famous enough sound I may have heard it. Hopefully not 🤞
So much music being suggested I need to use this lockdown as a opportunity to listen to some music and maybe even make my own.
@@rasengankhan Awesome, how exciting! I can't wait; well actually I can haha, no rush. I'm sure you have lots to get to, but I'll look forward to it! Even if you've heard that one theme from the opening, there will be plenty more from it that you haven't heard.
And that sounds reasonable then to wait on Gates. That's commitment! haha
Oh you make your own music! Cool. Well, if you post some on here, I would give it a listen!
tun on the non musicians to music that reflects reality...evolving, constant change
I'm a big Yes fan and even I needed five or six goes before "getting" The Gates Of Delirium, their follow up album Going For The One is more accessable for starters, just a suggestion...
Gates is incredible. I always wished Moraz had stayed in the band.
topographic1973ify While we are wishing I’d kick that dead wood White out. 🙃
@@WooBino. I guess that's where long term friendships come in. I admit that Alan is not the drummer he used to be and that Jay Schellen is doing a good job. I think Alan should probably retire though, it's what I've done because physically I just couldn't do my job the way I wanted to. On the other hand getting kicked to the curb is pretty cold.
topographic1973ify I meant 35 years ago......lol.
I’ve always loved the drumming on Jon’s solo work, whomever he hired from time to time always surprised me in ways White never did.
@@WooBino. Well, there's always the argument that White grounded Yes somewhat and kept them from floating away entirely. I've met Alan and he was really a gracious guy. His is more of a rock style than a prog style I'll admit. I always loved Bill Bruford who's inventiveness never failed to amaze and entertain me. Yes became what Jon wanted it to be and that's why it never totally left the atmosphere the way King Crimson did at times. He didn't let it become TOO abstract. Alan was part of that formula in my opinion.
Siberian Khatru is just an amazing piece of music. All 3 pieces compliment each other perfectly.
This album is as close to perfection as you'll ever get. It's one of the reasons Bruford left. He felt they'd never create anything better. Though they did create many great pieces of music, no album is as good as CttE. Closest is probably Relayer.
Where the hell have you been?
What happened to that Gates of Delerium reaction?????
Getting lost in the music is the best compliment the artist could receive. What's next indeed?
Great reaction! My favorite Yes song....that bass....
You might get injured listening to the live version of this from YESSONGS, buckle up. Do Yours Is No Disgrace from YESSONGS also and all of the live versions
Maybe if i wasn't reacting on camera.... I've been injured (minor) getting a bit too excited listening to new music that has got me going 🤣
The funkiest early YES song.
it’s great to see a first time listener of Yes hearing the same album that blew my teenage mind in the 70’s and have been a fan ever since. Albums before close to the edge give a music history of how they got to that point. Albums after tended to test any loyal fan especially tales from topographical oceans I loved the album from the offset It caused divisions in the band dived fans and critics saying it was overblown pretentious boring and what was the point of it all. If you are going to listen to more Yes it’s album that can’t be avoided read Jon’s sleeves notes it might not make anything clearer or prepare your ears but it’s one hell off of a music ride 😀
Highly recommend Relayer as the next album, it's an absolute masterpiece. Also pronounced "Ka-true" lmao
Thought you might've given your overall impression of the album at the end, but never mind......on to "Relayer", another three-track album.
Y'know I'm shocked at myself for not having done so at the time 🤦♂️
@@rasengankhan Ah, but the video might have been an hour longer then, right? I don't mind the length, I find your (often sidetracked) approach quite engaging.
@@psbarrow You're 100% correct 🤣🤣🤣 You know me so well already
You truly would love the Going for the one album IMO their second best album CTTE first! Just keep doing Yes you won't be disappointed!
You stop too often, but, worse, you give no warning that you're going to stop, which harshes my mellow.
Another suggestion from the YES catalog during this period: their cover of *"America"* that wasn't on any of the albums at that time. It's wonderful: th-cam.com/video/Q0JkTIKm2iY/w-d-xo.html
Relayer is the album title, Gates of Deliririum is the main song from it. And Yes, you should absolutely explore it. That album is twice as good as this one.
Relayer has been my favorite since the first time I heard it.
Bill Bruford and Chris Squire funk rock brothers forever
:) hi ras, good to have you back! Hm. So, GoD next? might be a little heavy... Soundchaster likely an easier one. For an idea of GoT intensity, see vzqk50's video stills version with sound off perhaps - just jump about and take in what the images tell you: th-cam.com/video/EdmUAsU2eXI/w-d-xo.html (very good art mix there; sound off so you don't get to pre-hear the music). Or Roundabout on "Fragile".
All the best!
PS: to give some-ish music context, other things going on about then: WarPigs th-cam.com/video/K3b6SGoN6dA/w-d-xo.html and Kashmir th-cam.com/video/hW_WLxseq0o/w-d-xo.html .
What I want you to do....is play the Entire "Close To The Edge" album without any interruptions or stops with Earphones on and let yourself go!!! And let the music take you on a journey.....and then come Back to Us and report what you felt and what your journey was like!!!! 😊😊😊😉😉😉😉
I'm a big YES fan. My favorite is "The Gates of Delirium" on the Relayer album. It's about war. The other 2 songs on it are really good too. Let me know if you do it. Another good one is "Awaken" from the Going for the One album. "Turn of the Century" is also on there and is another good one (They're all good). Here's a good live version with the great Rick Wakeman on keyboards: th-cam.com/video/nDXccU0xgNo/w-d-xo.html
Have you done Roundabout?
good taste
It would actually be VERY interesting to see you go thru the catalog in proper order.
Starting with album #1. And go through them one song at a time.
NO other TH-camr has done it.
Great way to build a base,plus we all know with anticipation what’s next. 💡
You’ll have 20k subs by album 3.
YESSONGS" lp live video THE BEST OF THE BEST
david zornes - Yessongs video is great but i wouldnt recommen for a first timer because the low fidelity audio makes it harder to hear the music clearly if you aren’t already familiar with it. One TH-cam reactor did not click with yes because of this. Better to recommend the 1998 or 2001 tours I think.
work your way through the Yes album next...amazing for 1970
DO RELAYER..EXCELLENT ALBUM
I'd second you listen to the standout songs from the Fragile album before Relayer. Also the album before that is worth checking out.
Be careful me and the other 156 subs will come to your house with pitchforks if you delay production of Yes reaction video's.
Welcome... But you may also be met with 'WHAT ARE YA DOING IN MY SWAMP?!'
The movements change the sound........
React to Porcupine tree - Anesthetize
Yours is no disgrace
yes music....video game??????wtf.please do not say that again
Big Yes fan but this is the weaker of the three songs on this album.
It's prenouonced... CUT-ROO
Thank you 👌😁
Anytime, Buddy.