Listening to Yes: Relayer (vinyl) side 1

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Listening to Relayer by YES on vinyl - first time listen and reaction (Side 1)
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@your_local_dummy4137 2 года назад

This is an absolute masterpiece. Some of the most straight forward lyrics of any Yes album of the time. This song is based on "War and Peace" a book Jon Anderson was reading at the time. The build up towards war in the first section. There is a clear call to rise, join the military and action. Those who question the march to conflict are cast aside. The conflict in the second section. The tone in this section changes towards a darker as the horrors of war take hold. And when the war is over and peace returns. The beautiful and majestic "Soon". So War and peace in music. An extremely creative and remarkable sonic work to take you though the cycle of war to peace and the end part leads back into the start indicating a cycle. Hard to believe it is nearly 50 years old now. Just as relevant to today as the 70's and I suspect for hundreds of years to come. Do not worry for this song to be overwhelmed and mesmerised is a normal first reaction.

@simonal1989 2 года назад

It's better to say "loosely based" on War and Peace, as it's more suited to the idea in a more general sense.

@avantprog6902 2 года назад

Yep, it's a masterpiece. If you haven't heard it yet, you still have ," Awaken" to look forward to.

@dylanbrown5414 Год назад

This is the ultimate guitar album. Steve Howe takes it to places never seen before or since.

@nuimaleko7 2 года назад

I must have listened to this a dozen times before I finally got it, that they are dragging us into the madness of war until ending with a prayer for peace.

@pasit1738 2 года назад

The best music always takes it's time to open. That why pop music hits you fast, but is soon forgotten.

@Frankincensedjb123 2 года назад

Doesn't matter how many times you listen to it. If it doesn't hit you, it doesn't hit you. Never cared for Relayer.

@GlobalWarring 2 года назад

Yes's musical representation of Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' in 3 parts; The lead up to the battle, the battle itself and the aftermath. For the battle section, the guys raided a scrap metal yard to hang chunks of metal in a rack and pound the hell out of it. At the climax they pushed the whole thing over. Must have been a sight in the recording studio 😅 The third section 'Soon' is just about the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard.

@markjacobsen8335 2 года назад

That rack of scrap metal actually fell over on accident, but they decided to keep the recording, because it worked so well.

@ChromeDestiny 2 года назад

I love that story. Patrick Moraz is also playing an early version of a sampling keyboard which was a Mellotron with the original tapes replaced by custom made ones to trigger some of the sound effects. On the Yes Symphonic Live DVD in Amsterdam DVD from the early 2000's Jon Anderson also intros this song by saying it was inspired by then current news stories from the US and UK, mainly the winding down of the Vietnam War.

@2wayplebney 2 года назад

@@markjacobsen8335 splendid!

@WooBino. 2 года назад

"To be Over" on side 2 is the Yes song only us with the secret password appreciate most. 😎🗽🎼

@IanHillan 2 года назад

Hey Jim. I can't even begin to tell you how much joy it gave me to watch you react to one of my all time favorite pieces of music. "Just wow!" is a perfect description, if you ask me. And yes, we do need to move onto side 2. Sound Chaser is bonkers and brilliant and To Be Over is just beautiful. Thanks!

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

I agree Ian. At least Jim managed to get 2 words out. Most people on first listen are just speechless. After about an hour or if he listened to Gates again i'm sure he has all kinds of things to say. Pretty much the same for CTTE.

@cybore213 2 года назад

I rather liked Jim's "Crikey! Blimey O'Reilly! Bish bash bosh!". Probably the best brief description of GoD as I have ever heard.

@TheProgCorner 2 года назад

Yes is my favorite band ever!!! Thank you for reacting!!!

@Lightmane 2 года назад

So great to see someone react to YES albums. You're the best, man 🙂

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

I thought i was the best? Lol!😎

@Lightmane 2 года назад

@@jeffschielka7845 lol

@mv8141 Год назад

Thank you soooo much for listening to this on vinyl. No remasters. It is soooo good that way. Now when you are listening to it, imagine listening to it for the first time in 1975 when it came out. Back when music literally blew your mind.

@Raiderblack 2 года назад

My Favorite Song Ever!! 🎵 ❤️

@jupiterlegrand4817 2 года назад

After Close To The Edge, it's Gates of Delirium. I saw this tour. Live, this was almost too much to handle. SO powerful, and by the time they got to "Soon Oh Soon", well...there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Man, if I had a time machine and could re-live one night...

@wallisliss Год назад

Long Beach Arena. Amen

@johng.8517 2 года назад

I think this is my favorite YES song. I've played it thousands of times and it never gets old. I like to play it in the gym while I'm doing aerobics on the eliptical machine. It really gets you pumped up and you get lost in the music. Before you know it your workout is half over. It's truly a masterpiece. Every note is just right. The musicianship is incredible. Then there's the voice of Jon Anderson and the meaning of the lyrics. It's just incredible and I hope more of the next generation discovers it.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

YES! Relayer is a great album. Jim you are going to love this album. Gates of Delirium is a masterpiece. Enjoy!

@vfrbore1728 2 года назад

Relayer was my introduction to Yes back in 1974/75. I thought it was mechanical, machine-like and robotic music. I struggled to describe it. `i lent a copy to my form teacher who commented on my school report that I 'had an advanced taste in music.' High praise indeed. It has remained my favourite Yes album. At the time I didn't know anything about Yes so couldn't put it into context. Hindsight shows it was a departure in many ways from their style, with jazz-rock/fusion influences and a blistering pace in places, not repeated on future albums. A one-off. It was mad, chaotic and weird, but tracks such as To Be Over recaptured the mellow almost folky style of Yes. That is perhaps my favourite of all Yes songs. This album has a very special place in my heart and personal history. Great to see you enjoying it.

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

It was a brilliant experience hearing it for the first time.Thanks for commenting!

@dylanbrown5414 Год назад

My first Yes album too. Couldn’t save up fast enough to buy the rest!

@tonyburton419 2 года назад

Your reaction said it all.....SOON is just sublime.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

...Our reason to be here.

@YESFan1971 Месяц назад

Best band, ever. Period.

@lesblatnyak5947 2 года назад

Its ok Jim I cry everytime I hear this masterpiece

@AlanSearle-s1y 7 дней назад

Totally epic bought it aged 19 im 62 .one of my top 5 albums still listened too. Didn't immediately get it but was totally hooked by third listen . Keep up the good work

@IllumeEltanin 2 года назад

Another thing to keep in mind is after this album, Yes took quite a long break for the members to release solo albums. Steve Howe - Beginnings (1975) Chris Squier - Fish Out of Water (1975) Alan White - Ramshackled (1976) Patrick Moraz - The Story of I (1976) Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow (1976) Yes doesn't release a new album until Going For the One in 1977, which Wakeman returns for.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

Hey Pam! Probably the longest 3 years of my life! But well worth the wait!

@IllumeEltanin 2 года назад

@@jeffschielka7845 Hey Jeff. Naa... We got Olias of Sunhillow during that time. Since that's my favorite ever recording, the wait was worth it for me. I also quite enjoy The Story of I. And I hear Fish Out of Water is decent. I've never heard Squire's album, though. I'll definitely listen along if Jim acquires it and plays it on the channel. The other two...meh.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

@@IllumeEltanin Fish out of Water is incredible. Especially the remastered. Try it with headphones! Also, remember that these solos didn't just magically appear. It took some time and in that time there was no touring. Once the albums came out I still wanted more. I'll never forget the day Going was released. I was at the door of ROLLING STONES(my neighborhood record store)waiting for them to open. Couldn't get home fast enough to play it. Awaken blew me away and still does!

@IllumeEltanin 2 года назад

@@jeffschielka7845 I. Can. Not. Wait. for Jim to play side two of Going For the One in one listen. No one reacts to Wondrous Stories/Awaken together, the way they should be.

@martinhayward4466 2 года назад

Would have love to see where another album with Moraz would have taken them.

@davidglass4227 2 года назад

Awaken is John Anderson and Rick Wakeman's favorite of their songs.( and mine also). Wakeman returns for Going For The One. I pray you post your reaction to it. Awaken is the TOP of their art.🤗!

@tallgrayandgruesome 2 года назад

Great song, great album! Thanks Jim. It's been a looooong time since I've listened to this.

@jeffwood32 2 года назад

I've seen them many times and you're right, we'd leave with a big Wow and a smile that wouldn't leave your face. It was always like nothing you'd ever heard, but at the same time we'd have listened to it all the way to the show and back. Great music 👍 thank you

@Kenneth_Fishing 2 года назад

Couldn't say I expected nothing else than your reaction, this song just leaves you speechless. Every time you listen, it gets better.

@fredkrissman6527 2 года назад

As happenstance would have it, this lp was released at a time when I was living in a very hippiesque (and ultimately, apocalyptic!?!) cult ("SUNburst") in central Cali, USA. As such, it had even greater personal effects upon me at first listen... One result? I left that cult after my first pledged yr, and without the regrets that later exiles typically expressed. Relayer and Tales have remained my 2 fav Yes albums over the yrs. Many thanx for the memories, Jim!

@johnbriggsmusic 2 года назад

So glad to see you reacting to my personal favorite Yes album. You’ve got quite a ride ahead with Sound Chaser.

@simonal1989 2 года назад

Fantastic video Jim! Can't wait to watch side 2!

@patricknicolucci5073 2 года назад

Jim, Alan white joins YES right after close to the edge. Patrick Moraz is the only truly new member for this one album. Alan is still the drummer for the current YES lineup.

@ChromeDestiny 2 года назад

Now assisted and sometimes replaced on stage by Jay Schellen but that was only within the last few years when Alan began having a severe back problem.

@porflepopnecker4376 2 года назад

"Close To The Edge" was Bill Bruford's audition to get into King Crimson.

@2wayplebney 2 года назад

Glad you like it. My favourite Yes album. There is a wonderful fan - played version on YT that sounds shambolic in parts, but still thrills. And Yes were in the audience, who loved it as much as me. Your reaction to the end of the battle reminded me that I have been moved to tears by this album. "Soon" does it to me ...

@ambientfish1369 2 года назад

Hi Jim me again, bought this album on the Saturday of it's release week November '74 IIRC, on the way to my then gf's house. We listened to it together, I loved it, she not so much meh! After I got home next day she dumped me over the phone citing musical differences😂 Still my all time favourite album 47 years later, Sound Chaser here we come. BTW, great reaction.

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Hahaha! Choking on my cup of tea…. I’ve heard of musical differences being the end of a band but not a relationship!! Hope it was onwards Ava upwards for you!

@ambientfish1369 2 года назад

@@JimNewstead Yeah mate I was out with the boys that night watching a local band doing Bowie covers, I think calling her a cloth eared teeny bopper was the killer line, funny how these little things stick in your head and pop up when you hear the music associated with them. Saving your side 2 reaction for later, I may comment further afterwards.🙂👍👍

@waynerandall9073 2 года назад

Most listened to song in my lifetime! Thanks!

@jamesadkisson7510 2 года назад

For a very long time I would have said this was my favorite YES album. Now I know I just can't have a favorite. But the " Soon " section of Gates of Delirium as well as And You and I and Awaken are always in the back of my mind as inspiration when I am desperately trying to make a song beautiful.

@anthonyblakely399 2 года назад

So glad you got back to Yes....Relayer!!! Love this album!!!! I want to your reaction!!!!

@allanmartin1005 2 года назад

Second time of hearing your thoughts Jim, didn't leave a comment before, to hear this live is something that stays with you. Funny story :- Jon and Rick did a tour together, just the two of them and it was wonderful, a man in the audience who had been drinking kept calling out that he wanted "Gates of Delleriam, Rick had had enough and said to this idiot, "I have a piano Jon has his cuitar, do you see drums a bassist, do everyone a favour and sod off ". A huge cheer went up, in the break two very large men who appeared not to have necks took him away.

@yes_head 2 года назад

That "I feel like I've known this music forever" thing -- you're not alone. Yes' gift during this period was to create and develop themes that were either rooted in classical music, or on the other end of the scale melodies so naive they could be considered childlike. IMO that's what they learned from Paul McCartney and the Beatles: stick with relatively simple melodic ideas but make sure they are bulletproof and memorable. So when it's stripped down, Yes music often only SEEMS complex, but the underlying themes and ideas are almost childlike in their directness. The complexity usually comes in with the instrumental fireworks from Howe, Squire and the keyboards.

@porflepopnecker4376 2 года назад

You just did what I did 47 years ago--listened to the vinyl version of "Relayer" side one for the first time. It's still my favorite Yes album and one of my top prog faves in general. Only U.K.'s self-titled debut rates higher on my list.

@pianocovers4227 Год назад

Dear Jim, now you know our reason to be here ! We come from the Sun and they guide us ! Laugh and tears, thrills, calm, all is real in this journey I can't wait for you to see them live ... you'll see what Jon does when he doesn't sing 😅

@chuckw4947 2 года назад

Loving the vinyl memories tour of Yes!!! Thank you Jim NOW… …Going for the One …Going for the One ….Going for the One ……best of the remaining lot for sure

@stevesnailfish 2 года назад

It's a staggering piece of music.....Love that nuts tempo change !!!

@michaelperrillo5420 2 года назад

Nobody except YES can write, play music like this. My first concert was 1973 and it changed my life forever. Glad to see the music is alive and well.

@wallisliss Год назад

Patrick Moraz was very intouch with the current synths and keys of that time. His choice of synth sounds were outstanding. He incorporated the Hammond for more a organic influx much like Wakeman. The guitar work reminds me why Steve was nominated as guitar player of the year so many in Guitar Player Magazine. His playing still makes my heart rate increase. The amazing thing is the COULD PLAY ALL THIS LIVE WITH NOTHING PRE RECORDED. You know if you were there. I'm lucky to be alive while such majestic music was being recorded. I was 18 when this was released. RIP Alan and Chris.

@g.willykers 4 месяца назад

Epic!! Most beautiful ending ever to an amazing masterpiece of prophetic prog!! The end time battle between the heavenly forces of the Divine verses the underworld forces of evil. Ultimately revealing what is “our reason to be here”, as the forces of good prevail.

@lesblatnyak5947 2 года назад

Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Gates of Delirium tour was the first time I saw Chris and his band. The song set was: Sound Chaser Close To The Edge I've Seen All Good People Mood For a Day Long Distance Runaround Moraz solo Clap And You And I Ritual Roundabout I'm Down I was so impressed saw Chris 35 more times.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

Don't really want to count the last six years. 214 for me.

@JJ8KK 2 года назад

Funny you described YES in that way. Since the first time listened to a YES album in 1972, I've always thought of it as The Band Chris Squire Put Together to display his bass-playing & compositional inspirations. I think THE most essential factor in the band's success was the other band mates all realizing that they needed build the band's sound around Chris' Industrial-Melodic bass inspirations. With Bruford on board, the result was The Best "Rhythm Section" in the history of Progressive Rock. While I liked the Trevor Rabin version of YES ( _especially_ *I'm Running* ), I have to admit I wasn't as enthralled by what YES produced after Big Generator because it seemed Chris was trying to be more of a conventional bass player instead of making their songs his own. I'm sure I would have liked the Early YES without Chris' contributions, but his command of their early sound was *_special._* Complexity, compositional artistry, and _that _*_bass._* :) (Billy Sherwood is an excellent replacement for Chris, but I have to say that what I've heard from their latest album suffers from Billy & Steve NOT making the Bass The Dominant sound in the band. One man's opinion...)

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

@@JJ8KK Very well said!

@suecongdon6844 2 года назад

Hi Jim! This album, probably more than any I own, has the power to transport me back to being 15 - when I first heard it - and discovering a world great music for the first time. I don't really listen to Yes much these days, but for a while, for the side of an album at least, I am 15 again! Just wow.

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Love it!!!! 😁👍🏼

@hot_ratz4258 2 года назад

Almost a crime to take that wonderful artwork and put on a CD, but what can you do.. Keep up the terrific reactions. Loving your selections (and the snap, crackle and pops) !

@tomfabozzi5353 11 месяцев назад

Gates of Delirium is about as “Yes” as Yes got. I think it was the pinnacle. I love Going for the One more as an album, but “Gates” is extraordinary

@jkmenegay 2 года назад

Magnificant, isn't it!? Alan White's best, love how Howe finishes Moraz's flurries almost seamlessly, and as always, Squire creates such wonderful sounds with his bass. Seeing your kit in the background, wondering if you'll give it a whirl!! This is one of those "stranded island albums". Never tire of it, even after 45+ years of listening. The battle sounds are crazy, then the climax with Moraz. Was great to see this in concert when I was 17 - can you imagine!! :-)

@dolfinpt Год назад

Lol Watching your reaction is Great! It’s a Ride that’s for sure! The more you listen the More you’ll hear!! There is So much! Alan White is incredible here and remains with band for the next decades! And recently passed😢 One of my fav road trip albums!! Hang On more to come!❤

@JimNewstead Год назад

There’s LOADS more to come, I’m working through ALL the Yes records.

@dolfinpt Год назад

@@JimNewstead I dare you to listen to Mind Drive! There is not 1 “reactioner” on You tube that has listened to this song! Please be the first!❤️

@morphadventures 9 месяцев назад

Loved this from back in the day and good to relive it again with someone else's discovery. Very Jazz rock influenced , which Patrick Moraz was into ( Yes had Jazz influences almost from the word go) Gets quite manic midway through which is I guess the idea of war, then love the section leading to 'soon'.

@mackeymintle66 2 года назад

16:50 utterly lost in the sauce! ❤️👍

@Cybercygni 2 года назад

It's one of my favorite songs by Yes. It is a roller coaster of sounds. And it will be played at full volume. I broke a couple of speakers with that song.

@karitane Год назад

Jon Anderson finished your descriptive narrative by starting to sin. Perfect. Just goes to show how brilliant an artist he is

@ionakiya2448 2 года назад

Hi Jim Just been off grid with no Wifi for a week walking the coast of Suffolk. Got home and plugged back in and the first thing is you reacting to Gates of Delerium and Soon….just magical. Thank you.

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

I come from Suffolk…. It’s in my blood and my heart. Hope you managed a pint or two at the Cross Keys in Aldeburgh. Although I don’t live there now, I go back often as friends, family and just a happier, slower pace of life are there. My favourite place in the world!

@ionakiya2448 2 года назад

@@JimNewstead Was based up Dunwich Heath so my nearest watering hole was the Ship Inn down at Dunwich. Scotland being my spiritual home, but based down Great Dunmow way for over 20 years so easy access to the Suffolk coast. We love going there to slow down a little. Henry ‘s , our dog, favourite place to chase waves.

@saurian11 2 года назад

Listen to Alan White's drumming in the song, especially in the middle "charge and battle" section. It's incredible work by him! The whole song is an Epic Masterpiece!

@caroleann_2142 11 месяцев назад

What a Journey 🎉😊

@MisterWondrous 2 года назад

At momentous occasions such as this, one can only say: "Bish, bash, bosh." Or some anagram thereof. And that is why "Gates of Delirium" is the greatest dance song for deaf people since "In-a-gadda-da-vida". Wondrous!

@JJ8KK 2 года назад

I _really liked_ the "lead up" portion of this masterpiece, featuring a lot of melody, but also foreshadowing the repeated breaks they develop later on in the section (perhaps my favorite) where the soldiers head off to battle, full of noble aspirations and the early clashes with the enemy, but elan is maintained...up to the time when all hell breaks loose & there's nothing but the ugliness of battle. I've always found the "battle" section a bit overwrought on the effects, but I know they had to play "chaos" in order to set up the 1st of the 3 big "release" moments of the epic, each one of them done brilliantly. A very special composition...

@ganazby 2 года назад

‘Wow’ is good enough, Jim. Side 2 is my fave, much as I love GoD (acronym for you know who!).

@xlerb_again_to_music7908 2 года назад

What to say Jim, what to say. As you now know this is war, the conniving politicians, the battle, the aftermath. This music is special to me, not only because it's wonderful prog, but because my family got caught up in both world wars. Lost 3 uncles in the 1st, my grandfather lost his toes (frostbite) then got caught in a "friendly fire" rolling barrage. He survived, but was never mentally the same. He could not stand for snow or loud noises (the screaming came back too quick in his head). Then my father and mother both had bloody encounters (HE and flesh do not mix) in WW2. Put a pint into my dad and the war stories came tumbling out, from the silly to the terrifying to horrifying. So I finished this well-known piece almost in tears, lost in their stories and the experience. It means so much and is so real. Could FK have composed this? PS I think side 2 is better... love Sound Caser

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Oh man, thanks for sharing and I’m glad ( I think) that my video had an emotional connection with you!!!!

@jeffcarroll6553 2 года назад

Not wanting to add to your pain but Harold Land by Yes with associated film (clips very well done from "The Great War" i think on You tube is a great (heartfelt) reminder of WWI and is one of my favourite Yes pieces. Very early, somewhat spare but deeply emotional sentiments, lyrics expressed.

@cybore213 2 года назад

Xlerb - who is FK? Franz Kafka?

@xlerb_again_to_music7908 2 года назад

@@cybore213 Flower Kings... part of a previous discussion! :)

@cybore213 2 года назад

@@xlerb_again_to_music7908 Got it, thanks. I know of them, but I don't think I have heard any of their music. I probably should correct that. Perhaps I'm a prog "snob", I listen primarily to bands that formed in the 60's and 70's. I've listened to and enjoyed songs by several more "modern" prog bands, but the only newer band's music I actually purchased was several Dream Theater albums. More likely, I got lazy after the early 80's and didn't bother to explore the progression of prog music.

@IllumeEltanin 2 года назад

Ah... Yes meets jazz fusion. Not quite as chaotic as the beginning of Close To The Edge, but not far off, either.

@Altres 2 года назад

Of all the people doing reaction videos to Yes, your head dancing is the finest. ❤️

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Ah, I had to travel far and wide, study with the finest cranium cavorters out there, and wander in the desert to connect with my inner bonce boogie. I think it worked out!

@Altres 2 года назад

@@JimNewstead brilliant :D . I was wondering if you knew the band Popol Vuh. A totally different sphere of music but one for late night esoteric journeys. Also Attack, by Magma, would love to see your reactions to the Last seven Minutes. Keep up the cool work, and thanks for the engagement.

@Altres 2 года назад

The first side of Hosianna Mantra by Popol Vuh is frankly otherworldly, organic and unique.

@rayquirk4947 2 года назад

I believe they are playing this whole Album and Close to the edge on their tour this year.

@flomalheur7467 2 года назад

Three notes that may be quite interesting: - the song is based on Tolstoy's novella War and Peace. (thankfully with a very hopeful ending). - for the sound effects in the war scene, they got sheet metal parts from the junkyard (I've read) - on their current tour, YES play the complete Relayer album, among others

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Cool, thanks for the info!

@Jiggs2u2 5 месяцев назад

My first concert was Yes, 1976 JFK Stadium Philadelphia 130,000 people, Chris Squire was quoted as saying it's his most memorable show

@davidbarker77 2 года назад

In every Yes fan’s top 10 lie Close To The Edge, Gates of Delirium and Awaken. After that the lists diffuse. To me this track is their most poignant and avant-garde. I never grow tired of listening to it. The third part was released as a single called Soon. It loses an incredible amount without the rest of the song to set it up. That said, Soon Is probably one of the most beautiful pieces ever composed.

@nuimaleko7 2 года назад

When this was written and recorded, the Vietnam War was still raging and even when it ended, it left massive scars on the psyches of young people on both sides of the Atlantic. So although it may have been inspired by War and Peace, I always considered it to be about Vietnam.

@avantprog6902 2 года назад

Fantastic! Jim, do yourself a favor and see the live performance. The whole ending section Steve Howe is on pedal steel.

@mvjonsson 2 года назад

According to Jon Anderson, The Gates of Delirium, was a kind of aggressive reaction on his part to the criticism of Tales From Topographic Oceans, which many critics, even Rick Wakeman, felt was too pretentious and overblown. Also Jon said he was at the time very influenced by the intense jazzrock of Mahavishnu Orchestra, which was expressed on the track Sound Chaser. Patrick Moraz who wrote the intro to that track, was perfect for the sound of Relayer. Rick Wakeman, on the other hand, said he was pleased hearing Relayer as it showcased a direction he would'nt have gone himself. Both he and Keith Emerson were very impressed with the playing of Moraz, though they later said he mimicked some of their playing, which is a bit unfair as Moraz has his own unique style. There is an excellent (probably the best) live version of The Gates of Delirium on the Yesshows live album from Cobo Hall, Detroit 1976, with Moraz. Also the live footage from the Queens Park Rangers, London 1975, show them performing Gates of Delirium (though the sound was not that good, due to a loose cable on the first set).

@danielpatera2974 2 года назад

Great comment! I bought this album in 1977 and I still have it..the language was not an obstacle to feel this music because I speak spanish (I am argentinian) Thanks!

@markjacobsen8335 2 года назад

Jim, would love to see you react to the live version on the YesShows album. Many of us consider that to be the definitive version of "The Gates Of Delirium". It's incredible.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

Agree!

@simonal1989 2 года назад

Really? Surely the Symphonic Live version is better? Jon's vocals on "Soon" are top notch.

@markjacobsen8335 2 года назад

@@simonal1989 The Symphonic Live version is great for a visual of the band, but the arrangement pales in comparison to the YesShows version. The energy and majesty of the YesShows version simply cannot be touched. Original lineup performing it in their youth while it was still new, and they are full of confidence. Original keyboard sounds, and Steve just goes off.

@simonal1989 2 года назад

@@markjacobsen8335 The production and mixing on Yesshows is a little out of whack and needed more finesse, which causes the music to suffer. The orchestra on Symphonic Live adds that little boost in certain phrases that couldn't be reproduced in 1976, really providing the oomph. Symphonic Live proves that you don't need to play thousands of notes, little is more. It's a superior recording.

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

@@simonal1989 Nope

@mattleppard1964 Год назад

Gates long ago became my favorite Yes song ❤

@anselbuhrman7419 8 месяцев назад

It’s a bit of War And Peace. And Jon’s song at the end is like the gates of heaven opening up in front of me.

@Rowenband 2 года назад

It's Alan White on Relayer. Bill Bruford left after Close to the Edge, in 1972. White stayed with Yes from then on till today.

@pasit1738 2 года назад

I also have listened to Yes properly this summer. I found positively surprising that their music isn't as peculiar as I remembered. Maybe my taste has evolved. I also started to really admire the bass work of Chris Squire. On the other hand, though there is some masterpieces, I haven't found them as uniquely amazing as the true fans, but that's just my experience. For me the early Genesis is the thing in that sense. That being said, I want to make clear, that I do really enjoy Yes' music. Tormato and Drama are perhaps my favourite albums.

@sethrichardson9974 Год назад

The higher tech-like effect is a combination of Patrick Moraz' keyboards and Steve Howe's then brand new guitar synthesizer. To add: the clattering sounds came from a fully stocked actual restaurant kitchen utensil rack Alan White brought into the studio. The last we heard of that was when he knocked it over by accident (the loudest and final clatter) and they decided to keep it in as is.

@billnole2188 2 года назад

I was 16 when this was released and, as with Tales of Topographic Oceans, I was not prepared to listen to soooo much noise and pomposity. I could barely get through Close to the Edge at 14 so these were way over my head at the time. 20 years later, however, after listening to and enjoying jazz rock fusion bands like Mahavishnu , Return to Forever and Weather Report, I re-listened to both Tales and Relayer and still didn't appreciate Tales but had a new-found respect for Relayer. Good album and the favorite of many Yes fans (after Close to the Edge).

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Thanks Bill… glad you remain excited and curious about music. Some of your discoveries and suggestions have been absolute gold for my listening pleasure!

@donnett4994 2 года назад

You should check out the Yes "Talk" album, it has one of their best songs on it, Endless Dreams and the rest of the songs are very good. Awaken from Going for the One is sensational also.

@6lillium 2 года назад

Such a throwback to a time and place. I didn't get this until the early 80s , but as an established Yes fan , I loved. I have a much easier time with this album than " Tales....". For me it flows better. Some of the Tales material seems to off kilter , or disjointed.

@smithpm81 10 месяцев назад

classic yes, very heavy and symphonic

@armandourso1526 2 года назад

Hugs from Brazil >>>

@lenpey Год назад

I've always felt that this album comes of as a rush job to me. The fact that they did not work in a real studio- but a trailer or something- did not help matters much. But Moraz shines on the two side 2 songs. Squire is brilliant on Soundchaser. The cover is my favorite Roger Dean painting.

@rogerpitcher6540 2 года назад

Mind blown, Jim?😀

@cuahutemoctorres3691 Год назад

Relayer, Close to the Edge, Fragile, Going for the one.. Best YES albums by far... In that order.

@WooBino. 2 года назад

All the clanking and metal is supposed to be battle sounds. 😎🎼

@alexandreandrade9273 8 месяцев назад

The best "YES" album ever!

@GeoffTrowbridge 2 года назад

Your comment about the harmonies sounding "oriental" was very observant. That section uses perfect fourths as harmonies, which is not very common in western music but is quite common in oriental music.

@pbwbrian53 2 года назад

I think the melody is using a pentatonic scale, which also lends to an Asian sound.

@fernandotor3266 Год назад

Sonic explosion.. a master piece

@cindydahl9635 Год назад

Ladies and gentlemen tonight's presentation will be in three parts. First we have the preparation then we have the war and finally peace, so fasten your seatbelts sit back and enjoy.

@npc8348 2 года назад

It's the most dramatic of all the great compositions YES ever made! The song structure and transitions from introduction to the start of the war, and from destruction to prayers for peace are perfect... The songs that follow, "Sound Chaser" and "To be over" are also classics!

@git606 2 года назад

They were very influenced by Mahavishnu Orchestra at this point which might explain some of the angular parts

@anthonyblakely399 2 года назад

I know you have read Tolstoy's "War & Peace." This is Yes's Take on that epic book and it's story.....Happy going into battle which you describe as "the eye of the storm" which is what war is like....then the war is over and everyone one both sides of that war or any war......must begin again. Yeah....This is why Yes wrote music to the story of War & Peace......However my take on it ....is that I think Yes wrote it to talk about "War" period or Storms in our lives as humans going through Life's journey.....and "soon" The Sun will lead us to a reason to Begin Again then time fresh and new without the turmoil of the Wars or Storms in our new existence. Yes always put a spiritual twist on things......for them....Love is the answer to all our problems and struggles to evolve to Celestial Beings. And they really express this philosophy on their album, "Going For The One." I am glad you enjoyed this album. Like many guys have expressed it make you want to cry.....because it is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo Excellent!!!!

@cassam 2 года назад

The Yes Album, Close to the edge, Relayer and Drama, the best of Yes.

@donnett4994 2 года назад

Love Yes but Drama is probably their worst album, strictly bubblegum.

@cybore213 2 года назад

@@donnett4994 What?!?!?!

@halberthawkins 2 года назад

I believe I read that Steve Howe played a Telecaster on this track rather than the customary Gibson ES-175.

@edf13 2 года назад

I can understand being at a loss for words. I mean what can one possibly add to this sonic experience? What's amazing is how well the music holds up today and into the future. YES at their most adventurous and exploring themes, sounds, pushing the limits of their musical abilities and still making it beautiful. powerful, disturbing and wonderful!

@Lightmane 2 года назад

Got another artist I want to recommend that you explore, and that's Vangelis. His album 'Heaven and Hell' is phenomenal, and it features a piece with Jon Anderson called 'So Long Ago, So Clear'. You'll love it 🙂 Other albums by him that I highly recommend are Albedo 0.39, Spiral, China and if you really want to go full experimental, try Beaubourg. Enjoy 🙂 Vangelis also did a couple albums with Jon Anderson, and they're very cool.

@JimNewstead 2 года назад

Ok, picked up about 10 Vangelis records a few months ago for practically nothing, including the ones with JA singing on them. There’s more to come!!!

@Lightmane 2 года назад

@@JimNewstead awesome. Enjoy 🙂

@jeffschielka7845 2 года назад

@@JimNewstead Hopefully The Friends of Mr Cairo is one of them?

@simonal1989 2 года назад

@@jeffschielka7845 Or better yet, Private Collection? That has the masterpiece "Horizon"

@StarCitizenSpeakeasy 2 года назад

Holy shite, i listened to this one a hundred times but never heard the bombs in the distance or what sounded like the flapping of wings! I think they may have failed on the remaster :( That one part where the changes were back and forth represent forces of war rising against each other. At the end some people are rejoicing but it's bittersweet as victory is.

@kevinogracia1615 10 месяцев назад

Moraz replacing Wakeman. Killer. I found a copy with their demos for 25cents... clean. Classic, kiddos. Peace on earth.

@Doggeslife Год назад

This is actually my favorite YES song, with CTTE being a close second. I just wish it were louder. ;-)

@rumourhats 2 года назад

They weren't sound effects, per se. Jon and Steve experimented with some "music concrete" by being high, and recording objects being thrown down the stairs, etc. During the tour, Jon had a mass of percussion that he used to play live along with the band.

@sethrichardson9974 Год назад

On some anthology or "greatest hits" albums, "Soon" is featured as its own song without the rest of Gates of Delirium, while on one of their live albums, they do Gates of Delirium without "Soon." There it is, but there's nothing to be done.