Close To The Edge - A Band Geek Yes Cover with Chris Clark

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This is our cover version of the progressive rock epic, Close To The Edge by Yes!
Ann Marie Nacchio - Vocals
Chris Clark - Keyboards
Andy Grazaino - Guitars/Vocals
Richie Castellano - Bass/Vocals
Andy Ascolese - Drums/Vocals
Jarrett Pressman - Foley FX
Additional Ambient FX by Richie Castellano
Mixed and Edited by Richie Castellano
This goes with Band Geek episode 140 which can be found here:
• Band Geek 140 - Chris ...
A few people have been asking about the production of this. We recorded live in the same room together. We all have separate monitor mixes in our Audio-Technica headphones via the MOTU 1248. The final product you're seeing is comprised of a few takes from this session. I'm one guy doing all the production myself so I do need to stop to fix cameras, monitors, etc... We recorded MIDI data from the drums and keyboards. During the mix phase, I used BFD3 and Abbey Road Drum Libraries instead of the stock Roland sounds. Most of the keyboard sounds are directly from Chris's keyboards, but some of the Mellotrons and Synths are coming from IK Multimedia SampleTank. The guitar and bass tones are all coming from the Line 6 Helix.
Thanks for watching!

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@RichieCastellano 6 лет назад

Hey guys, I'm blown away by these comments. I just want to clarify something here. This isn't a bunch of music snobs showing off. This is genuine love for Yes and their music. We are hardcore Yes fans and this video is not about conquering a song or doing it better than anyone. It's about the joy of indulging our inner teenagers and being lucky enough to get the opportunity to play our favorite music. Andy, Andy and I had a band in high school and dreamed of playing this. We never could get the vocals or keyboards right. We were very fortunate to have Chris Clark and my wife help us make this dream a reality. Thank you for watching. I'll probably run into some of you guys on the next Yes or ARW tour. I'll be the one in the audience screaming his head off!

@PaulHilburger 6 лет назад

The passion comes across in the music. Great job

@christopherclark279 6 лет назад

What he said🐶🎼🎉❤️

@rafaelgarnier7448 6 лет назад

So glad to read you are not snobs showing off ! You make me rediscover that extremely beautiful piece of music that I have always cherished most of all. Bravo to all musicians (and singers). It was worth waiting Chris Clark on keyboard : extremely good job ! Thank you for this moment ! 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍

@ER-me1ii 6 лет назад

Richie Castellano I havent read all the comments but if anyone is offering negative criticism I’ll be happy to kick them in the jimmy. What you said comes straight across in your performance. You have generously shared your love of this music that people like me grew up on and love. All I see is an amazing performance, respect for the art and a moment to share something really special and to connect with me your grateful audience. I name this song as the single most important one to me personally. It opened wide the world of music to me. Not just prog. It gave me the ability to get into everything from abba to Zappa. No shit. You guys are friggin awesome and I thank you for putting in what it takes to honor all the great music that you do.

@theDaoistBean 6 лет назад

I think that's why it is so spectacular...because Yes wasn't a bunch of music snobs showing off either, it was a bunch of guys that got together to play the music that felt right to them. I think most people don't realize or lose sight of this because the music that flowed out of them just happened to be, more often than not, more complex and possibly harder to access than other stuff in rock and pop music. I, too, dreamed of being able to play this song in high school, and although that will not happen for me in this lifetime, I am quite pleased and thrilled to see that you and your band mates have done Jon, Chris, Steve, Rick, and Bill very proud! Congrats, thanks again, and as always, float your climb!!!

@ellipseanostalrius1710 5 лет назад

I've never seen anyone try to cover this song. Who would try? This is mind-blowingly good.

@FredLeoz 5 лет назад

@MorbidManMusic Great version indeed.

@davideig4281 5 лет назад

This song is so edgy.

@stephenbaldassarre2289 4 года назад

I sent a list to a friend with the caption "Duuuuuude!" I really was blown away.

@lordstryrofoam1213 4 года назад

Good question. Who would try? Well these guys did and knocked it clean out of the park. I agree with you on the mind blowing. My jaw may never be the same.

@SunFellow941 4 года назад

Oh please, every Yes tribute act on earth performs this song.

@mellotronin54 6 лет назад

I thought what was the point of even trying to recreate this genius piece of music... Then I after listening to this it was obvious this is our classical music for people born in the 1960's and it should be performed like the works of of Mozart, Chopin with reverence and homage.

@billberry9575 5 лет назад

well said

@pbwbrian53 5 лет назад

Never thought of that before. As I’m preparing to help “cover” the Mahler 8th, this is a great thought.

@johncregan7438 2 года назад

Exactly. Orchestras and conductors get great reviews and reputations but when it comes down to it they are all "just" cover bands - some good, some great. Band Geeks are a great "orchestra" of the now.

@daleberger6984 3 года назад

Someone once said " if it's not Jon Anderson it's just karaoke ". That being said, this is the most outstanding rendition of a Yes song without Jon Anderson I have ever witnessed. Hat's off to an amazing ensemble, and an epic tribute.

@aintskeered8248 2 года назад

I agree. Outstanding musicians, most-especially Ann Marie. Looooooove her!

@basdebruin2355 Год назад

Totally agree on that!!!!

@josephdelvecchio599 Год назад

Brilliant song brilliant cover.

@garyormsbee917 Год назад

I just discovered these videos and I have to say as a Yes fan I’m addicted. I can’t stop watching them . Now I want to see Jon Anderson play with the Band Geeks live!

@TheHippieLounge Год назад

Clearly they don’t understand the musicianship and vocal range it takes to do this. Super talented

@TCd1965 Год назад

It's not just the fact that this rendition is technically perfect, it moves to tears just like the original. Whatever it is, you guys nailed it big time.

@jimbeaux4988 4 года назад

Just imagine stumbling into a bar to see these guys playing this.

@TheArpomni2 4 года назад

Wow, with you on that one, totally make my night,

@kenhoward3512 4 года назад

I just stumbled upon this on youtube and am blown away; "Live," and I'd be buying them drinks.

@jamesglenn1531 4 года назад

You’d probably sober up!😂😂😂😂😂😂

@mrkremko1 4 года назад

The sad thing is that most idiots in a bar wouldn’t pay any attention to this, which would be a shame.

@TheArpomni2 4 года назад

@@mrkremko1 lol, if it's not a repetitive beat that doesn't change, they can't handle it, and it doesn't include a token Rap section they will stand there Brain Dead

@danbonello7375 Год назад

As a lifelong Yes fan I never thought in a million years a band could come close to covering them. You proved me dead wrong. Absolutely amazing!!!

@Zanthanee 11 месяцев назад

AGREED!

@marianne1156 10 месяцев назад

IF you haven't...... RU-vid, Geeks live with Jon Anderson. a MUST see

@charlesnealy7589 2 месяца назад

Absolutely beautiful and excellent! I can't believe I'm just finding this. I'm blown away. Truly .

@richardboughton8338 3 года назад

When I first heard this as a young, carefree guy I was moved to tears. I'd never heard anything so beautiful. Now, as an old man of nearly 70 I'm moved once again by this breathtaking cover. Thankyou.

@RodolfLeclerc 23 дня назад

Same here.

@gregorglasbruch6917 4 года назад

This is nothing else than stunning, mindblowing, phantastic. I listened to this song about a thousand times in my life, if not more. I have all the notes and nuances in my head, and all I‘ve got to say is you guys really nailed it. Keep up the great work and passion.

@fernandobm4478 4 года назад

Perfect. Mind-blowing cover.

@spiketaterman5181 3 года назад

so nice to hear someone else that "get's it". Wow. I can't add to that!

@jeffreyfendt4589 Год назад

I just bought 4th row tickets to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geek’s April 28, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium 😊! I can’t wait! Jon said they’re the best playing Yes music ❤! Now that I have seen them for myself, I’m amazed 😳! Counting the day’s 😂😉🙏

@HalJikaKick 3 года назад

This woman singing is an absolute freaking treasure. Omg not many are worthy of singing this music

@bobsmith1101 Год назад

Agreed, very sweet pure voice.

@markdaniels7174 Год назад

My opinion: the song’s emotional climax (the last chorus of “I get up, I get down…” in the final 90 seconds) is more moving when she sings it than when Jon does. She’d built up to that peak moment and it feels more “earned” than with Jon. I can’t explain it any better.

@alwayscasesensitive 2 года назад

13th September 2022, just a few months away, Close to the Edge will be 50 years old. Never in all those 50 years did I at any time expect anyone to attempt a cover of this song and do it justice but what you guys have done here has exceeded every expectation I might have harboured during those 50 years. When you got to the "Now that you find, now that you're whole" line, I realised that I had temporarily stopped breathing and was almost in tears. Astonishing stuff. I can't thank you enough for doing this.

@philiptidd6062 Год назад

Namaste ! and Thank You @BandGeek!! you guys are just awesome - ALL OF YOU

@creeputney Год назад

I am 63 years old and weeping with this sound I just heard . . . new to this channel and heard few songs, but when I was in red rocks Colorado and listened to YES sing this song, I thought I was in heaven. Your band made me weep with my memory from over 20 years ago . . . thank you!

@hnoerdli 3 года назад

This wins the internet. There is no better use of 18:20 on the internet. Bassist absolutely channels Chris squire and plays every sonic nuance Chris recorded. Some of those Howe licks are acrobatic. Thank you for gifting this.

@Vasily_dont_be_silly 2 года назад

And look at all the joy he gets from playing this insane part. No wonder, I'd be happy too if I I had a bass that sounds this good!

@PhilipvanderMatten 2 года назад

And don't forget the singer

@timmurphy489 4 года назад

I really think that Yes would be proud of this performance.

@benho6251 2 года назад

Yes would be proud of this performance and proud of you for keeping this music alive for the next generation. Love you guys!

@cadflo Месяц назад

Yes would be jealous.

@carlospaz5560 2 года назад

... one of the most difficult things to do in the world is a YES Cover and you did it perfectly CONGRATULATIONS !!!

@SergioBracali 2 года назад

Recording a cover of this song is heroic in itself, regardless of the results. And this one is perfect. I'm speechless 😧

@gtrguy5851 5 лет назад

Really. Nicely. Done. I was in 7th grade when this record was released. Ran to the record store and bought it immediately. I was enthralled by the music and artwork. We had a musical show and tell that year. One of my classmates played I Am Woman by Helen Reddy. I played Close to the Edge. I was shunned. One of my proudest moments.

@kimberlyblood46 5 лет назад

You were shunned! Hahaha, but look who's laughing now. Great tale! YES ROCKS !

@panzerlieb 4 года назад

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost- Congrats on on taking the road less traveled. Sometimes it’s not about the destination, but rather the journey getting there.

@kenhoward3512 4 года назад

"...was enthralled by the music and artwork." Yes, Roger Dean's art was so perfect for YES's albums.

@scottbarker1074 4 года назад

Dude... you're my hero! Lol! I laugh because when I was in my teens the same thing happened to me! Peace! 😜👍

@markamendola7736 3 года назад

Unbelievable

@decks82 5 лет назад

Ok,ok ,enough, enough now...... I am a serious old fart but, was lucky enough to live in London in my youth and was privileged to be able to see many(to become) legendary bands ,Yes obviously included. I have been a fan since then and after the 25th watching of this vid , I have to announce that this is far and away the very,very best Yes cover I have ever seen and heard( and I've seen a fair few!!) It's so,so gratifying to hear this great song sound so fresh and vibrant , so brilliantly done and keeping the Yes legend alive. Many, many thanks for making this old fart feel very happy and young again!!( gush fest over!)

@julio_scissors 5 лет назад

It's amazing, innit?

@kurunta01 5 лет назад

Great cover indeed. And done with a bit of humour which seem to be lacking in most Yes' cover bands.

@bradleydayton7857 5 лет назад

I like when the drummer takes a break and opens up a book and has a beverage. This performance is a masterpiece!

@SkepticCat-pz1zz 5 лет назад

decks82 hello from the states from a fellow Brit, the term “old fart” is relative. At the age of 66 I consider it to be a badge of honor, besides a few aches I feel pretty much the same. I relate to this song so so much, I remember always getting high to this song in my dorm in 1971. A brilliant rendition everything spot on the vocals could be an octave higher, still very good....cheers!

@edburns00 5 лет назад

I thought I had seen the best cover in the "Close to the Yes" version, and indeed the vocalist in that version has an energy and spark that is very different from Ms. Castellano. However, the humor and coral electric sitar-sim in this one puts it on top. I had the chance to see Wakeman on his raconteur tour and his humor is evident here. The only thing I'd suggest is having the drummer eat ramen noodles, as Wakeman famously did during the Tales tour when he got bored.

@Skeetersbuzz 5 лет назад

HOLY SHIT! When I saw YES do this live, it wasn’t this good!

@petterv6604 4 года назад

Live versions aren’t supposed to sound like the studio version

@stevkyt2374 3 года назад

I had important things to do and still I couldn't stop this video. Fantastic performance.

@lennyblue4u 3 года назад

Me too!

@ZenDriveSeven 6 лет назад

If I had a nickel for every bar band that covered this song...I’d be broke. Outstanding!

@joelspaulding5964 5 лет назад

84 dislikes from guys in progressive cover bands who never could nail any Yes tune. Great performance!

@TheBukester 5 лет назад

there are dislikes!?! I guess the mean will be found...

@moodylicious 4 года назад

prog music is hard for some people to digest with all the counterbeat, lack of predictability and discordance. It is the most difficult style of music to play. Man! You all kicked ass on this!

@magakanekiken5280 4 года назад

@@moodylicious death, jazz, math, electronic. lol

@paulyabe 4 года назад

absolutely jealous

@ejcorreia2 4 года назад

It's up to 125 dislikes now. Obviously clueless.

@thedude3423 4 года назад

And to think Yes were all in their mid twenties or so when they wrote this...as for this version... excuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor...

@johncharles.5087 3 года назад

I mean... Don't most bands put out their most acclaimed works around their mid 20s?

@joetheplumber8884 3 года назад

@@johncharles.5087 Does that take away anything of the sheer genius it took to even come up with this?

@paulrreed5235 2 года назад

You do Yes proud. Excellent stuff 👍

@alanenglish3377 6 лет назад

Another old fart now has tears in his eyes listening to this. I love you guys, just outstanding. It's like the Fish is still with us. Keep up the great work.

@josedealva4205 5 лет назад

farts just become nothing after a few seconds, even mine

@TaffmanGuyo 6 лет назад

I'm a pretty devout 66 year old Yes fan - since The Yes Album, have enjoyed their performances in 4 different countries over the years, & I just want to say a huge thank you to you all. Absolutely brilliant. Come & play for us in the UK, I'll even make you a cuppa! Fantastic performance.

@killgorewat 4 года назад

I love the drummer taking a coffee and reading break during the vocal-keyboard section. :-)

@richknight5092 4 года назад

Actually it's a cup of tea 😉

@bluedream9668 4 года назад

Have a curry!

@jeffreylomicka7212 4 года назад

@@bluedream9668 I wonder how many get THAT reference :-)

@bluedream9668 4 года назад

@@jeffreylomicka7212 ha ha! It was a Chicken Curry to be exact - per Rick.

@Frankincensedjb123 3 года назад

Reminds me of Rodger Waters and the boys playing cards during a lengthy interlude.

@qquark99 3 года назад

I honestly cant believe such a bunch of talented Yes-lovers could exist. Thanks!!

@inspectionnegross8695 6 лет назад

*Holy. Crap. Guys. Wow.*

@robs1529 6 лет назад

Nothing like a good book and a cup of tea for a drummer during the boring periods FANTASTIC JOB !

@42percent 6 лет назад

I about fell out of my chair when he started reading and drinking his tea.

@Pluggit1953 6 лет назад

Rob Schoenmaker There was a British jazz fusion band in the 80s called Loose Tubes whose players used to knit when they had nothing to do.

@steveking8527 6 лет назад

Hahaha! I read this comment right as that section started. These guys are freaking brilliant!

@fucheduck 6 лет назад

that is not remarkable. just poser casual. notice how nervously he put in his tea bag. way to do it is not to or just do it, not try and look "hey look at me I just don't care" well, just looks like you do.

@fucheduck 6 лет назад

Pluggit1953 my wife bakes pumkin pies and I mow the lawn. there shouldn't be a period of "nothing to do".

@cultosaur262 6 лет назад

OMG, this was worth the wait! A new high-water-mark has been set in difficulty...beyond awesome people! Hand-shredding virtual applause for all of you...no one has ever performed the legendary Yes better in a basement, I'll wager! Graziano, simply over-the-top brilliant and Chris Clark nailed the keys while Ascolese gets more out of a Roland trap than I would have guessed possible! Never easy to take on Jon Anderson's vocals, but Ann Marie is superb once again! Did I mention how feverishly awesome Chris did on the keys? Wow! Richie, great backing vocals and mix ... not to mention you did a very fine tribute to Chris Squire with your bass! In a word, stunning!

@AndyGrazianoNYC 6 лет назад

Our collective livers have been rearranged

@elderberry-hamster 6 лет назад

Ahhh, everything Jason said plus tax! 😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TeaWithWarriorsChnnl 6 лет назад

triple thumbs up/ love love

@jamesfarrell8339 5 лет назад

My favorite comment! ^_^

@deandennison4687 3 года назад

Listened to this probably 100 times and I'm still blown away every time.

@jamoncure 2 года назад

Me too! Richie’s covers of our classic prog rock (with all his incredible mates!) are just mind-bogglingly awesome. Every time I watch I am just dumbfounded by the extreme talent!!!!

@Vasily_dont_be_silly Год назад

@@jamoncure I agree with every word

@solonv5715 Месяц назад

I keep coming back to rewatch this video. So amazing

@VictimOfPain 6 лет назад

You guys (and gal) have got to be freaking kidding me, simply amazing. I think I forgot to breathe for 18 minutes watching this.

@markusaurelius777 6 лет назад

I know right...this is a pure MASTERPIECE !!!!

@hambone9444 6 лет назад

I too clicked on this with apprehension, eager to thumb it down and be on my way. Little did I know I would be in emotional lock-down for the entire time.

@elbay2 6 лет назад

Lol! Inhale man!

@markusaurelius777 6 лет назад

lol!

@arcdrummer 6 лет назад

Every song should have a long enough interlude for a little tea and book for the drummer... Bravo again folks!

@riksplace 6 лет назад

As someone else said "goosebumps".....almost unimaginable to me someone can reproduce that so absofuckinperfectly as you guys just did....lot of talent crammed in that little room....bravo.....

@eugeneboyarskiy7694 2 года назад

Yes is all about love, loving Yes is a humanity sympthom. Thank you geeks for living loving, Yes is no disgrace.

@mannys960 6 лет назад

This is my favorite YES song of all time and you guys nailed it!! Flat out Incredible!!!!!!

@jwvanmiddelkoop8501 6 лет назад

The best live music video I've seen on youtube so far. No Kidding!

@WooBino. 6 лет назад

What’s even more impressive is an 18 minute/ 45 year old song still resonates.

@johnnymarin5035 6 лет назад

Absolutely timeless

@mallard4998 6 лет назад

Superb masterpiece, it will live on and on and on etc etc!!!

@trobin 6 лет назад

jeez 45 years already

@jefaerts4207 6 лет назад

I believe this will have the same followings as Beethoven, bach, mozart, holst..hundreds of years from the year it was created

@robertfschiff 4 года назад

@@jefaerts4207 I hope you're right. The difference is that people are able to play and sing the music of those classical masters, but how many people could actually perform this incredible music? Seeing this cover gave me chills.

@santia61able Год назад

You guys totally killed this song!! You literally had me smiling of joy and excitement for 18 minutes and 19 seconds. Thank you very much!!! My best to you all.

@kiltedbill7594 4 года назад

MY HEAD JUST EXPLODED , SORRY IF SOME GOT ON YOU. GOTTA BE THE MOST AMAZING COVER OF YES THERE IS. BRAVO GUYS !JUST TOO GOOD...WORDS JUST AREN'T BIG ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE HOW FABULOUS THIS TRULY IS....

@ronfrosig5918 3 года назад

Believe me when I tell you, there are some amazing groups covering Yes. I love that the young Players are recognizing past Music! This Performance is Brilliant!!!!

@johnhiggins6800 5 лет назад

I can't imagine how many hours you worked on this song to bring it to the perfection that you did! AMAZING!

@BluesLicks101 6 лет назад

NICE! I am Steve Howe's barbers sisters stepsons coworker, and you did a great job!

@raffor1272 6 лет назад

Steve Howe gave me a Tales from the topographic ocean T_shirt in California 1989

@stupearce837 6 лет назад

Can I touch your hand?

@rickbullock4331 3 года назад

You guys are fantastic to say the least. I’m 75 and I’m just blown away by the talent in the room. Anne Marie has a terrific voice. I was just mesmerized by the keyboardist he is fabulous to my ears. Everybody is just great. Thanks for this it was a pleasure to hear. Well done by all.👍👍

@herakleitus 5 лет назад

Just one tiny example of fidelity: Steve Howe's false harmonics at 16:50. Unbelievable attention to detail! Bravo!

@auscurrymaster 4 года назад

I don't think there are words to describe this performance. I can imagine the team's reaction when Richie (assuming it was Richie's idea) says "right, I think we're ready. We're gonna do Close To The Edge". What???!! Ann Marie completely nails the vocals. Amazing.

@damonfibraio5667 4 года назад

I'm a totally blind keyboard player from New Jersey and all my life, from the time I first found progressive rock, I wished I could be in a band with musicians this this good that would want to do this kind of music to an audience that would be accepting and appreciative to listen to it. Never found that combination, sadly. At 46 years of age, I'm beginning to think I never will. Hell, I'd have to work really hard to nail this. It's so awesome that you guys click so well, record this stuff, put it on youtube and amazingly, have fans who love it, including me. I give thumbs up to all of you, including and especially the keyboard player for nailing my favorite part, the church organ through the solo into the last verse. Great stuff. Be thankful that the stars alligned for you all in the way that they did. Maybe before I die, I can also achieve this dream.

@ultimatebasses 3 года назад

Goosebumps! This is my #1 song of all time, having listened to Close To The Edge 100's of times. Definitely the best cover of this classic Yes song you will ever see. Ann Marie... stellar job on the vocals, what a lovely voice and range. Andy A... love the tea break, great job on the kit. Andy G... nailing Steve's guitar is a testament to how good you are. Chris... you absolutely nailed Rick's keyboard parts Jarrett.... great capture of the song's timeless nuances And then we have Richie... Chris would be smiling down from heaven approving your a masterful job of capturing his tone while making that Rickenbacker sing, growl and rumble.

@whiskeyvengeance 5 лет назад

Maybe the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Takes me right back to being 18 and hearing this record for the first time!

@mkfmkf55 4 года назад

Maybe?

@peterlawson777 2 года назад

I think it’s the best cover of any song period. Beyond amazing.

@markroberts171 5 лет назад

I love that the singer isn't trying to sound like Jon, she even sings with a US accent, perfect. The bass sound is staggeringly good. I won't even start on the quality of the playing. Thank you from another old English fart for a definitive cover of a truly great song. Supper's Ready please...

@geeman1293 4 года назад

Yes, Supper’s Ready...

@doorman306 4 года назад

I agree 1,000 percent!!!

@gwensciora8516 4 года назад

@@doorman306 you do know that that's Richie Castellano from Blue oyster cult??

@bigmamajama2829 4 года назад

@@gwensciora8516 Mystery solved then, only explanation how you can get that many AAA musicians in one room.

@paulyabe 4 года назад

wait, there's an 'American' accent? How does not speaking w/an accent become an accent? I had some friends in Redcar, England that first brought up the idea of me having an accent. Preposterous!

@drabun1 4 года назад

This is extremely complicated music to play and they nailed every note. Yes has always been one of my favorite bands and this is a joy to watch and listen to.

@TI_Ted 4 года назад

unbelievable. profoundly brilliant. amazed and delighted.

@eduardorajabally28 6 лет назад

What can I say? Note perfect from beginning to end, with personality and a lot of feel. You are beyond belief!!! Just the best cover (from one of the most difficult songs) EVER on you tube!! Greetings from Brazil...

@JimmerSD 6 лет назад

This is ABSOLUTELY the best cover of any YES I have ever heard. Lick perfect. Congratulations.

@squareleg5757 6 лет назад

Agreed. :)

@zindi1138 5 лет назад

wasnt it just so....

@mattshepherd4861 5 лет назад

How can anyone give this a thumbs down. I'm a massive Yes fan,and this gave me goosebumps. You guys have this down!!!! Respect.

@jamesfarrell8339 5 лет назад

^_^

@paulyabe 5 лет назад

if I was forced to guess I'd say because it's a woman singing Jon's parts. What're you gonna do?

@cyclegolferrushjunkie2870 5 лет назад

yep... massive fan. this video gave me goose bumps..

@MarkSchuster-ym3iy 5 лет назад

People giving this a thumbs down are obviously lobotomy victims!

@ruby_ruubs3248 5 лет назад

I choose to believe that they are all mis-clicks :D

@DeltaWhiskey5280 2 года назад

I sense your genuine passion for Yes! Simply great job all around!

@Sotnez 4 года назад

Meanwhile, in the interlude, Julian Assange, reading his wikileaks and drinking a cup of tea. Congratulations!

@pooginmouse 3 года назад

It just seemed perfectly how Bill Bruford might have 'played' the idle moments in a song. Patiently waiting until he was needed...then watch out!

@rpierce62 4 года назад

Ann Marie rocks on vocals. The other musicians are awesome too. The entirety of this song is done to perfection. Great job. I subbed.

@KikoSavesTheDay 6 лет назад

This fellow musician and lover of classic Yes applauds you all. This is the realization of a teenage dream not just for you guys but a vicarious one for the rest of us who feel the same. God bless you all.

@brycelandes 9 дней назад

I can’t believe these people pulled this off. Just incredible.

@PendelSteven 2 года назад

The original was released 13th September 1972. That is exactly 50 years ago today.

@sneezejs 2 года назад

Having read Mike Tiano’s piece on Something Else Reviews about how Yes had to change the key of the coda of CTTE when playing it live, i came back to listen to this fantastic performance again. The section from ‘now that its all over and done’ absolutely blows your head off. Anne Marie throws everything into that top note; its very moving. Unbeatable.

@markdaniels7174 Год назад

I feel the same way about Ann Marie’s final two minutes. She really takes us to that peak emotional moment in the song, and to me it feels even more “earned” than when Jon sings it! It’s a well-deserved joyous high after all that had come before.

@Metemi 5 лет назад

These people definitely re-arranged their livers to the solid mental grace :)

@mike58greenberg 3 года назад

You guys nailed it. This isn't just doing a cover, this is performing a piece of music that must be regarded as a classic--on the level of what we call classical music.

@zoso73 6 лет назад

I hear Bill. I hear Jon. I hear Rick. I hear Steve. I hear Chris. Thank you.

@Bikewithlove 4 года назад

At 12:40 I burst into tears. This was not expected at all. I love this piece of music, and it connected with something deep since the first day I heard it, but you unlocked something in its sound by the way you hit the notes and it was cathartic. The power of music flows out of each of you, and good on you for that. Thank you for performing this masterpiece.

@sct353 4 года назад

I was genuinely moved at that point too. An absolutely fabulous rendition of this prog classic.

@davidmunro5585 4 года назад

Me too. wow...........

@christoredentor5742 3 года назад

Beautiful Indeed wow goosebumps right now!

@faceup0215 3 года назад

Me too.

@somedude5414 4 года назад

When all the other instruments and sounds are perfect recreations, and the lead singer doesn't make you miss Jon Anderson = a damn fine job, lady!

@margaretabel9901 4 года назад

Some Dude I totally agree. I don’t like anyone that sings with Yes other than Jon, but this singer is fabulous and I can easily sing along with her. I’m thrilled.

@chitoryu12 4 года назад

Her vocals are so good that I'm not sure I can hear Jon Anderson in it anymore.

@williamroark 4 года назад

God don’t STRIKE ME WITH A LIGHTNING BOLT ⚡ .... “Jon WHO???”..... yeah, you’re THAT GOOD “Wonder Woman” EXTRORDIANAIRY performances too!!! EVERY DAMN ONE!!!!!

@brauni827 3 года назад

my words dude ! absolute agree

@spin979 2 года назад

I just caught this posted on Facebook by No Treble. It's amazing. I've enjoyed this more than the Yes version. Bravo!!

@dms5154 2 года назад

I periodically always come back to this and appreciate Richie's comments again about being incredible YES fans and honoring them and their timeless music. Saw Jon this summer with the young Rock Academy celebrate 50th anniversary of Close To The Edge. Wonderful! To me, with all the other accolades of their musicianship and song writing abilities, YES music evokes FEELING like no other music I know. Close To The Edge, perhaps, evokes it more than any other of YES's masterpieces! That's why I sill love them more than 50 years later! Richie and the Band Geeks, you are wonderful musicians, so talented and I likes your taste in music!!

@JeffStudley 6 лет назад

The vocal at the end "Now that you're whole" sent frickin' chills through me. OMG what a great vocal!

@r.fernandes9526 4 года назад

The very same place blew me away to tears

@AteBRojas 4 года назад

I've been telling people for years, that to me, this is the climax of the whole piece.

@markdaniels7174 Год назад

Really it’s all of her vocals from there to the end - the last 90 seconds or so. It’s such an emotional peak, and she earned it after her build to it. Just JOYOUS!

@rashidrani2333 2 года назад

Steve Howe part is done perfectly 👌.

@peterford1007 3 года назад

I have watch this so many times I have been a Yes fan for to many years i would love to see these guys live , they will keep this music live for ever

@razorblade393 5 лет назад

This is simply brilliant! You really nail every detail, love that guitar tone, excellent voice, the rickenbaker tone is just perfect... I mean, what can I say about the keyboards? Totally nailed one of my favorite solos, but the one thing that really really surprised me the most was the drums, not even Alan White plays this one as close to what Bill Bruford did on the album, amazing. Really appreciate your work! You guys rock!

@alexjbennett1017 5 лет назад

Just now listened for about my 6th time, and for the 6th time, have tears in my eyes.

@Yanto-Bardic 6 лет назад

I have seen "Yes" play 131 times over the years, since my first Yes gig in 1969, when I played truant from school to get to the venue in London. I love all kinds of music/genres/artists etc BUT "Yes" Music is the only music that 'does it' for me. I have lost count of the times I have dreamed of being good enough to be able to play any Yes song. So to see this version is most welcome, heart-warming and damn exciting, knowing that there is another generation coming through who will keep their music alive/live. I doff my cap to you guys (excellent musicians one and all) and hope to see you play in the UK at some point. "Thank-You". :O))))). ps: With a little practise I think I could play the 2 Glass jars at the beginning! :O)

@josedealva4205 5 лет назад

if your not a musician pelople might love your shoes

@JetEarlewood 5 лет назад

131 times? How was that physically possible?

@Yanto-Bardic 2 года назад

@@JetEarlewood A whole lot of sleeping on railway stations before and after gigs, of thumbing lifts (in the 70-s it was relatively safe) Missing 2 Uni exams and using up annual leave from my employment so no Summer Vacations etc - Even taking a 2 month sabbatical to follow Yes on the UK/European Relayer Tour...cost me all my money (back then) and sadly a divorce along the way :o(((((

@TheColinbaird 2 года назад

I've been listening to YES since the early 70's, this cover gives me the same body tingles that I get from the originals, especially with the I get Up - Get Down - Ann Marie superb.

@Aldoborzoni 4 года назад

Good job, guys! And this is Yes at their best and most difficult technically.

@r.fernandes9526 6 лет назад

I am absolutely speechless The love and care in which you executed the most complex song in prog rock history is astonishing. You nailed it..note perfect The talent in this group goes beyond anything I've ever seen in a cover band..just unbelievable

@susanheath3039 6 лет назад

OH wow, well done guys. Genius having a woman singing the lead vocals. Plus the bass sound is soooo Chris Squire. The drummer even gets a cup of herbal tea. Great singing. That was such a pleasure you made me smile. Peace Davo

@mal2ksc 5 лет назад

The drummer opening a book and drinking tea just killed me.

@shawnduffy3380 5 лет назад

@@mal2ksc ..... so,...... well, ......... Brufordesque? ;-)

@bernardjharmsen304 4 года назад

Reminds me of Bruford playing drums wearing a T shirt with the word NO in big letters

@NilezII 4 года назад

And AM has sip too

@John1_14 9 месяцев назад

Now I'm imagining their Supper's Ready 🤯

@YBNegative 6 лет назад

Stunning! Absolutely amazing, never dawned on me how perfect Ann Marie's vocals would be on Yes songs. The bass definitely had that Yes sound, the keys were exceptional, and really everyone was dialed in but i think what i like most are the smiles. Ya'll clearly had a blast! (and strong bladders! Just watching the beginning made me have to pause and go...)

@deandamage3703 6 лет назад

I'm watching this in tears of joy running down my cheeks guys......BEAUTIFUL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love you all.

@josedealva4205 5 лет назад

you should play more and stop crying

@leosgf 5 лет назад

Omg, Yes

@cyclegolferrushjunkie2870 5 лет назад

you and everyone else hearing this trib for the first time.. this music WILL live on forever...

@willb5240 Год назад

I know this is an older video, but I still want to throw my comment in here. Obviously all of you are incredible musicians to start, but managing all of the vocal arrangements in this song just puts it over the top for not only this Yes song, but any Yes cover I've ever heard! I also want to give extra credit to the drummer for playing this song on what appears to be an older rubber pad Roland kit, AND getting some reading time in during his coffee break! That is truly making the most of your time and equipment.. haha. Incredible job by all of you.

@caiusmarins 2 года назад

Guys! You're amazing! I close my eyes and I hear Yes playing! Great job, my dearest! 💜 🎶 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

@markholmes2665 4 года назад

In the 70's, as a teen with headphones, YesSongs on the turntable....thinking..."how the hell do they play like that?" Now, 2020...with headphones on RU-vid, thinking the same thing! DAMN! Mind Blown.....again! Please keep it up!!!!!

@MrDawa73 6 лет назад

I have the same emotions as when I listened to close to the edge by yes for the first time...tears of joy ...unbelievable !!! THANK YOU !!!!!!

@Frankincensedjb123 6 лет назад

MrDawa73 seriously, it has me weeping, for the beauty of the song and for Chris. RIP

@timrinn3916 3 года назад

Un-Bee-Leavable! Absolutely nailed it, best cover I've ever heard/watched. Steve Howe once said that "Close" was by far their most difficult piece to reproduce in concert. Should speak volumes as to how beautifully you folks did this. As with Floyd's Wish You Were Here LP being their pinnacle so it was with Yes' Close To The Edge LP. We were so lucky to have grown up with this music. Thank you for doing this with such style and perfection. Your affection toward the original band members and their music shows and you delivered it with justice.

@wicksp335 4 года назад

I welled up at the end, absolutely stunning!!! Genius! Sharp, distance.....Brilliant, fabulous, LOVE IT!!!

@incubusmanticore999 4 года назад

This brings tears to my eyes! Holy shit, you're all amazing musicians and singers. But that rhythm section - speaks to my soul. Well done doesn't cover it. Unless you're listening to Yes, this is as perfect as you're gonna get.

@shocktrooper8443 3 года назад

ROGER THAT bro!

@wb1985 6 лет назад

You’ve performed the mother of all prog-rock songs! What is next? Tarkus? Thick as a Brick?

@LuisMsn95 6 лет назад

Tarkus would be amazing

@mpactdesignmedia 6 лет назад

Funny, I've never come across any Toccata covers. ;-)

@gistechrep3816 6 лет назад

How about a bit of Karn Evil 9 from Band Geek? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HyPhYGNviFs.html

@VSNxx 6 лет назад

You gotta it 100% right. Close to the Edge is the number 1 song in my prog rock playlist.

@beldin2987 6 лет назад

Awaken from Going for the One would be nice, one of my other absolute favorites from Yes. And Turn Of The Century ;-)

@liennosnikcid 6 лет назад

All I can do is salute you guys! This is the finest cover of this song I have ever heard by anybody! As much power & feeling as the original!.

@MaxVela-i6p 8 месяцев назад

Guys….from 16:00 >18:20 you transported me back with a time machine in my room when as a 15yrs old i listened to this incredible piece of music….big smile on my face . Huge thanks for that ❤

@Czyszy 5 лет назад

The keyboard player is FANTASTIC! Wow!

@markowallace369 Год назад

He did a good job in Spiderman and many other major Broadway hits. The nicest person you could ever meet, too. He lets a typing dog do his FB page, I am told.

@lautaromontoya3993 4 года назад

The drummer reading while drinking tea during his rest must be the most british progressive rock thing i've ever seen.

@researchbiz 3 года назад

It was right up there with Wakeman's consumption of chicken curry during a TFTO concert.

@habu7 4 года назад

Wow, wow, wow, actually brought a tear to my eye. Yes in a broom closet, absolutely awesome rendition of one of my favorite Yes songs. Everything clicks, the vocals are heavenly, the end bit is spine tingling. I'm gonna check out your channel, this was the first time I saw it and it will not be the last, AWESOME work!

@razonagorex7100 4 года назад

Yeah... that's a great band performance !!!!! Longlive you guys.

@gistechrep3816 Год назад

I keep coming back to this; it's just that good!!

@beaucroftrecorders 6 лет назад

Lifelong Yes fan and I don't think I've heard a better version than this, even by Yes!! They didn't record the whole thing in one go and whilst the production on the original was timeless, this version has much more clarity. It just shows what a fantastic composition it was, how awesome each player was and how amazing the Band Geek guys are. Made me cry at the end. Just because we will never see Yes perform like this and because of the emotion and power of the final section. Thank You!! x

@RichieCastellano 6 лет назад

Alan Cork Thank you so much for your kind words. Full disclosure, there are a few edits in here. I’m one guy doing all the production and sometimes cameras randomly stop, or someone’s monitor mix goes crazy and we need to stop.

@beaucroftrecorders 6 лет назад

@@RichieCastellano Hey Richie, fair enough but I love it anyway! Fantastic job.

@rationalactor 6 лет назад

Absolutely. Jawdropping! What a loving homage to some amazing music and incredible musicians! Hey guys - are you transcribing this for the benefit of future musicians with not such great ears? Thanks so much! And keep up the good work!

@michaelescamill303 6 лет назад

Made me cry once you guys got to the “I get up/down” section. Incredible performance!

@JimThomasLMFT 6 лет назад

yes...maybe they could replace the current Howe led version of Yes...this has much more fire, more clarity more energy by far

@2728muzikmann 4 года назад

Mind boggling! The term jaw dropping gets thrown around a lot on the internet but this qualifies as JAW DROPPING. Astounding talent. Just beautiful!

@mehcol 3 года назад

so moving. Saw yes at the newcastle City Hall back in 73 when I bought the album and Tales.. was coming out. So beautiful to see you Americans ( from the greatest nation ever ) giving us brits respect. We are brothers and sisters across the pond. Thank you.