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ABWH - Order Of The Universe (Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA 1989) 

Bill Bruford
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Back in Stadium Rock again! I’ve written a fair bit about this concert in the descriptions to other songs from it. I would never have thought 35 years later I’d be sitting in a Tokyo hotel room trying to write about it for something called a RU-vid Channel.
I’ve played a wide range of music from behemoth rock like this in front of noisy thousands, through to ‘chamber’ improvised duets where you could hear a pin drop. At one end my instrument was the most expensive electro-acoustic drum set ever assembled, featuring two Simmons SDX units running in tandem (and, at Madison Square Garden, failing in tandem), and at the other a small but precise rental set of Tamas. I’ve spent most of my time inbetween these two extremes, one end of which is represented here. I don’t valorise one over the other, but my preference is for interactive music in small spaces. Usually the bigger the venue, the more ‘automatic’ (and sometimes automated) the performances tend to be.
The Order of the Universe is about as ‘heavy rock’ as I get. Beyond this, I’d simply be play-acting, and fooling nobody. The point of the back-rack, by the way, was so that listeners at the back of several thousand people might see what the drummer’s hands were doing, and thus identify the source of the percussion sounds. I’ve been to plenty of shows where the drummer has hidden himself and his hands behind a wall of instruments, so all you see is some flailing around the edges. Drums look great, sound great, and as it is at the very heart of the music, the rhythmic engine should be easily visible.
One big distinction for me between this ’Yes’ music and the early Yes of the 1970s that I helped give birth to, was that I wasn’t in on the inception of ‘Order of the Universe’ or any of the ABWH music. I didn’t help create it; these drum and percussion parts are not mine. That may seem like a small thing to you, but to me it’s a barrier against feeling that it is completely me up there on stage. There is perhaps a weaker emotional connection. It’s sort of a half me: Bruford-lite. Early Yes was full me. Earthworks is also fully-leaded.
Just to back up, Jon Anderson had approached back in England and asked me to come play on his next solo record. High quality demos already existed, so there would be no sitting around arguing about musical direction, or whether the bass should be playing G sharp or G natural. No blood on the floor, like in the old days. It would all be in the sunny Caribbean, so no problems with that. Sounded pretty much like the dream session gig. I don’t remember any talk of touring, until I turned up at Heathrow and met Steve Howe and the group’s manager. I had the feeling the project had been undersold; this was all going to be higher profile that I necessarily wanted or imagined.
At the studio, much of the percussion was well pre-programmed. All I had to do was re-record the drums, sprinkle some fairy dust on it, and give it whatever humanity I could. That was possible, but by now we’re talking session work, requiring nothing like the involvement or commitment to a band that I was used to and, notwithstanding the blood on the floor, I tend to prefer. The band environment, King Crimson and Earthworks especially, has given me the space to help produce the handful of interesting albums I’ve had the good fortune to be a part of.
I don’t really do superlatives. As many an interviewer knows, its’s not going to be useful asking me for the best bass player, the thinnest guitarist, the most tuneless singer, the worst gig I’ve ever had, the best musician I’d love to work with. Somehow, we’re all different people. Give guitarists Fripp, Torn, Belew, Howe, the late Allan Holdsworth, Ralph Towner or Kazumi Watanabe the chord of Emi7 to play, and goodness only knows what you’ll get back. They’re all different people exercising different choices, in turn reflecting their views on life, art and the order of the universe! Good groups are all about how different people act and react in specific musical situations. Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe are going to combine in one way; Fripp, Belew, Bruford and Levin in another. Long live difference.
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@InnerLightDimension
@InnerLightDimension Месяц назад
I was at this show. Jeff Berlin was on bass since Tony Levin was sick. It was at Mountain View amphitheater and the vibe was amazing!
@charlesdp
@charlesdp Месяц назад
I bet Bill had a lot of fun playing this one, and that whole album for that matter. He was brilliant.
@radagastbrown9001
@radagastbrown9001 Месяц назад
I hope so.
@franciscodiaz183
@franciscodiaz183 Месяц назад
Mr. Bruford says it all in the text box. I don't think more can be added.
@firebird7479
@firebird7479 Месяц назад
"Vocals, Bill Bruford." ~ Jon Anderson. "This is much more fun than playing drums." ~ Bill Bruford
@oldirtycaffrey
@oldirtycaffrey Месяц назад
yet he's not credited with vocals on the album! a travesty! 😄
@firebird7479
@firebird7479 Месяц назад
@@oldirtycaffrey Someone who gets it! From the behind the scenes documentary on the making of the album. His humor and Rick's humor really made that documentary.
@oldirtycaffrey
@oldirtycaffrey Месяц назад
@@firebird7479 one of my favorite Yes-related releases. The behind-the-scenes of "Vultures in the City" is very cool.
@ono1dij
@ono1dij Месяц назад
Thanks Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing, incredible, ABWH was a wonderful project, It's really a shame ABWH didn't make more albums...
@user-nd2cf6zy3f
@user-nd2cf6zy3f 29 дней назад
Great Scott I was at this venue. I'm at Max Roach Tony Williams I've met this is a great show thank you from Great Scott
@briansilcox5720
@briansilcox5720 Месяц назад
Bill… well said. We can only hope for this level of creativity in our lifetime to again resurface. Thankful I was around from the 70’s - present to know it.
@jamesmartin-lb6br
@jamesmartin-lb6br Месяц назад
I was at this show. First time I was able to see one of the many forms of Yes, and it set the stage for when Yes reformed with so many of it's former members and toured in the round. Great stuff.
@radagastbrown9001
@radagastbrown9001 Месяц назад
Nothing beat an ABWH outdoor show in 1989/1990. Better than the Grateful Dead.
@gerardleveque3568
@gerardleveque3568 Месяц назад
Another YES masterpiece! 👍👍👍
@Atekneci
@Atekneci Месяц назад
Long live difference indeed ❤You’re always different but always the same Bill Bruford in your different contexts.
@BlackfyreWarrior
@BlackfyreWarrior Месяц назад
I too was there, great night...couldn't believe how great they sounded! Fun crowd as well! Bay Area! 🤘🏿🎧🎸
@katanatac
@katanatac Месяц назад
Roundabout has always been my favorite YES song , your drumming on that piece is amazing!
@MichProgNerd
@MichProgNerd Месяц назад
@@katanatac I like the Fragile Super Deluxe edition with Steven Wilson remixes.
@maval4537
@maval4537 Месяц назад
1989, the first time I saw them live... although I regretted not to have seen Chris Squire, Tony Levin was a worthy deputy. The show was my best live experience ever!
@MichProgNerd
@MichProgNerd Месяц назад
Steve playing the Mike Rutherford designed Steinberger.
@harounel-poussah6936
@harounel-poussah6936 Месяц назад
It's Steinberger... If you want really jawdropping carbon necked guitars, the best ones are Vigier Arpège II and Vigier Passion III (except the last 46 built that have a 90/10 neck and are just the best guitars I ever touched over 40 years). I own an Arpège-II, I owned a Passion-III/carbone which I bartered for a 2nd Passion III-90/10... No way I'd barter a Steinberger for any of these. I'm not saying the Steinbergers are bad, but they're sub-par to the carbon-necked Vigiers. Now good luck if you want to find one : there are only about 200 of each that have been built...
@josephmartin1749
@josephmartin1749 Месяц назад
An Evening of Yes Music with ABWH was the first Yes cd I ever bought. Then i ended up buying just about ever album they put out.
@braziliantvhd2768
@braziliantvhd2768 Месяц назад
Amazing
@bytornsnowdog1347
@bytornsnowdog1347 Месяц назад
Thanks Bill. You are one of the greatest percussionist in world history! Thank you so much for your wonderful contributions to the art. R. Daniel Garza Corpus Christi, Texas USA
@machone35
@machone35 Месяц назад
All fabulous players
@enricjerez5148
@enricjerez5148 Месяц назад
How gratifying it is to see you... 👍
@zoltanszabo4242
@zoltanszabo4242 Месяц назад
Mr. Bruford writes: "The Order of the Universe is about as ‘heavy rock’ as I get. Beyond this, I’d simply be play-acting, and fooling nobody. " I'd like to remind him of the very heavy beats, accents and colors he did for such King Crimson pieces like Red, (those cymbals!!!), Vroom Vroom (note floor toms) and so on. If he was "play-acting", he sure fooled me! :)
@markbataitis4851
@markbataitis4851 Месяц назад
I remember seeing this on PPV back when they first performed there.
@theangryaccountant0
@theangryaccountant0 Месяц назад
Every time a clip from this show appears in my feed I have to watch it. You guys were on fire that night.
@stevesmith3990
@stevesmith3990 Месяц назад
Ah - the summer of '89 when this came out and saw you 3 or 4 times in London & Birmingham the following Autumn - happy memories.
@BradfordWarner
@BradfordWarner Месяц назад
Clearly one of the best tours of this extended progressive rock family, or any formation of Yes.
@tommyrawlings3046
@tommyrawlings3046 Месяц назад
Wonderful piece! Bruford never disappoints! Howe a master, Wakeman one of the best ever!
@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4
@bAgRiMoIrEsS.4 Месяц назад
This band was one of the best things that happened to me in the 1980's
@piad2102
@piad2102 Месяц назад
Ya in 1980´s, today they are just sounding bad bad bad.
@user-ir6fm3qs4o
@user-ir6fm3qs4o Месяц назад
Bill !!!
@bassinthehouse374
@bassinthehouse374 Месяц назад
Watched this as a live show on pay-per-view, I believe. Sorry to not have that great bass and drum duet Tony and bill where creating at the other shows since and we were all anticipating to have video of:). Jeff Berlin was great and all, stil.
@JosephFrancisBurton
@JosephFrancisBurton Месяц назад
I have never seen Jon doing such an aerobic workout before!
@darrenrunning5415
@darrenrunning5415 Месяц назад
I just listened to this CD the other day. Definitely the strongest song on the album.
@curly437
@curly437 Месяц назад
Saw this tour. One of the best lineups and this coming from a Squire fan
@BasicDrumming
@BasicDrumming Месяц назад
Great video.
@Vitor.Portugal
@Vitor.Portugal Месяц назад
An absolute 80's Classic post apotheosis theme, everything at the right time.
@Rightvector
@Rightvector Месяц назад
Thanks for sharing your insight on this era, Dr. Bruford!
@STR82DVD
@STR82DVD Месяц назад
Bloody amazing performance.
@mattleppard1964
@mattleppard1964 Месяц назад
Saw them at Earls Court. Best Close to the Edge I’ve seen and heard ❤
@CurtisBooksMusic
@CurtisBooksMusic Месяц назад
Hey Bill, you still owe us the end of that MSG story. ;)
@davidgeorge8226
@davidgeorge8226 Месяц назад
I'm going to call this YES!!!
@johngalt5411
@johngalt5411 Месяц назад
Oh please don't
@davidgeorge8226
@davidgeorge8226 Месяц назад
Are you a lawyer?
@davidgeorge8226
@davidgeorge8226 Месяц назад
Are you a lawyer?
@johnunderwood3132
@johnunderwood3132 Месяц назад
My favorite line up right here. Well Chris Squire is missing
@TimJackson-eq6iy
@TimJackson-eq6iy Месяц назад
I love this album. Having the great rhythm section of Bill and Tony for Rick and Steve to build on is awesome.
@garyvanremortel5218
@garyvanremortel5218 Месяц назад
We were there that night.
@ocayul
@ocayul Месяц назад
So grateful for the text you took time to craft and present to us. Good input in the mind of the artist, the worker, the music man. Greetings from Chile.
@charlesberton2581
@charlesberton2581 Месяц назад
Wow! Way, way cool!
@LittleManFlying
@LittleManFlying Месяц назад
Hmmm... Well, there we are
@jesterman1302
@jesterman1302 Месяц назад
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
@mdmsr2000
@mdmsr2000 Месяц назад
Put it back together. One more album. One more time.
@paulbogan3400
@paulbogan3400 Месяц назад
As much as I love Yes and ABWH, I think if Bill was going to come out of retirement, I'd love it to be a version of Earthworks. It'd be interesting to hear an elecroacoustic version of the Mark I lineup after all this time.
@bigvrocks2480
@bigvrocks2480 Месяц назад
Bruf-ford!
@billyruss
@billyruss Месяц назад
"Good groups are all about how different people act and react in specific musical situations. Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe are going to combine in one way; Fripp, Belew, Bruford and Levin in another. Long live difference." Hear, hear 🙂
@Natasha.Raimondi
@Natasha.Raimondi Месяц назад
❤❤❤❤❤❤
@derekdrums
@derekdrums 18 дней назад
Full 7 piece sound, perhaps more...
@maurolima8427
@maurolima8427 27 дней назад
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@lithium2876
@lithium2876 Месяц назад
Mr. Bruford, I am a self-taught percussionist/drumset player wanting to study drumset at a college level. What drummers did you study? What books did you study? How did you learn what you know?? How can I learn and apply the same things. You're 1995 Indiscipline solo is crazy I want to transcribe it in the future. I messaged you on Facebook but had no response
@ianmcsherry5254
@ianmcsherry5254 Месяц назад
Another one of the occasions where the Simmons SDX was "behaving".. 😏
@christopher.stewart
@christopher.stewart Месяц назад
ABWH dared grandeur like the classic Yes lineups could…
@terryenglish7132
@terryenglish7132 Месяц назад
Ive forgotten why Squire isn't w them. Some kind of record company shenanigans ?
@mancuniancandidatem
@mancuniancandidatem Месяц назад
ABWH formed outside of Yes after Jon Anderson finished the Big Generator tour. At this time Squire, Rabin, Kaye and White were still writing and rehearsing as Yes, known to hardcore fans as Yes West. I don't think Chris Squire was interested in reforming the classic lineup at this time. I am assuming that ABWH could not get the rights to the YES name at this time. A couple of years after this, music from both camps ended up on the Union album and they did the Union Tour.
@terryenglish7132
@terryenglish7132 Месяц назад
@@mancuniancandidatem Thanks. Yeah, I remember the "Cant use the name" thing.... I caught the Union tour in Washington DC. It was like an early Beatles concert. Everyone clapped and cheered so loudly for each player it overwhelmed the music.
@user-yb9xj4hs9t
@user-yb9xj4hs9t Месяц назад
Hmm.. and I just listened to "uncle meat".) But Bill is jazz. I.e. it's like playing. Of all the "Yes", I used to listen early, before leaving. After until 1974. Then the whole Crimson.. Well, and where there is articulation for the brain. Maybe it's my ADHD that's to blame.
@fmphotooffice5513
@fmphotooffice5513 Месяц назад
Serious joyful musicianship going on there. Chris must have been taking a break. Interesting how his signature sound is completely absent from the music. The order of the universe in the age where shirts must starch and pants must pleat. (joke)
@Dutchman536
@Dutchman536 Месяц назад
Lousy , best years long ago
@colinburroughs9871
@colinburroughs9871 Месяц назад
Rick and his actual no taste in sounds.. lol
@mancuniancandidatem
@mancuniancandidatem Месяц назад
Yes, his sounds really are terrible. Especially those brass presets. Maybe that is the second keyboard player, but either way, dreadful sounds. It ruins the music for me.
@popatyourecords
@popatyourecords Месяц назад
i agree hes always had cheep cheesy sounds great player though
@gabrielknight5726
@gabrielknight5726 Месяц назад
The mix of this is like, f*** the vocalist let's try to make all the instruments insanely loud so you can barely hear what the f*** is going on
@piad2102
@piad2102 Месяц назад
Damned they have gotten BAD, jesus, they should go home to their resting home.
@martinbosch8022
@martinbosch8022 Месяц назад
I love Yes - music very much, the voice of jon anderson,... but this has no spirit, no inspiration... 🤔🙄
@davidgeorge8226
@davidgeorge8226 Месяц назад
I'm sorry that you didn't understand it!
@radagastbrown9001
@radagastbrown9001 Месяц назад
I disagree .
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