Rick has a great back story about the harpsichord solo. When Rick was at the Royal College of Music, there was a rule that you weren't allowed to play on the harpsichord unless that was your speciality (Rick's was piano). But he'd sneak into the room and play the harpsichord anyway. One day he got caught by an older gentleman whom Rick assumed was an instructor. He asked Rick what he was doing in there..Rick told him he was practicing on the harpsichord. When the gentleman asked him why he chose that particular harpsichord to practice on, Rick told him because it was a Goff harpsichord and Goff is the very best. The man handed Rick his card and told him not to play the harpsichords at the Royal College..instead come to his house. It was Thomas Goff himself. Fast forward to 1972, when Yes were recording Siberian Khatru, and the guys agreed a harpsichord would be idea for the solo in the middle. Rick called Mr. Goff and asked to borrow one of his. Goff said OK, but he'd need to be there while they were doing it. Eddy Offord, the engineer, starts to put mics up inside the harpsichord (as you would for a piano) when Goff says, "What are you doing? You can't mic a harpsichord the way you would a piano because the mics will pick up the plucking sound on the strings. Overhead mics only." That's what they did, and the rest is history.
@hpatss49662 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@grahamhowes69042 жыл бұрын
Superb
@julianalonso05092 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing such an interesting story.
@josbruls2 жыл бұрын
Great story, thanks for sharing!
@stevedotwood2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@RonTavalinProgBassist2 жыл бұрын
CTTE is the best prog album ever recorded, there is not a weak moment on the entire thing, from the fade in to the fade out, like a sunrise and sunset. Fantastic in every way.
@rhalfik2 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer what happens after sunset, but I like the album too.
@mt-jn2vf2 жыл бұрын
The look on Doug’s face when he first listens to CTTE is priceless. In fact, the whole video is one stunned mini reaction after another. A delight to watch.
@TheDavidnewkirk2 жыл бұрын
CTTE is a life-changing masterpiece that has inspired me from the day of its release. I can't "just listen" and take joy in adding harmonies with Jon. The Band Geeks' cover of CTTE proper is so lovingly detailed and true that I tear up on every listen. This music is forever.
@mt-jn2vf2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDavidnewkirk You read my mind. I agree with you on all points, and highly encourage folks to have a listen to the Band Geek rendition. It’s an astounding accomplishment; a “cover version” for the ages.
@ih3022 жыл бұрын
I love the album but the order of the tracks seems a bit off, to me it would make more sense if the track order were reversed.
@billhawkins12362 жыл бұрын
Further proof that Chris Squire's Bass is a lead instrument and Bill Bruford is a percussionist and not just a drummer. One of the best albums of all time.👏👏👏
@markfarrell6810 Жыл бұрын
You are correct! :D
@osvaldo8966 Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@user-jp6in7fx9c6 ай бұрын
The best in my view.
@dreadpirate882 жыл бұрын
Lol, “they never do anything the same way three times, do they?” Too true, sir.
@u.v.s.55832 жыл бұрын
They did at least something three times. They wrote a song for this album. Thrice.
@beauwaddell82372 жыл бұрын
Such a great album. All three songs are genius.
@eugenesmith51262 жыл бұрын
Absolute greatness !!..
@kacperfornal5998 Жыл бұрын
One of the most beatiful albums i ever heard
@sdholmess2 жыл бұрын
Hey Doug I saw Yes in February 1974. Part one of the show was the entire Close to the Edge album and part 2 was the entire Tales From Topographic Oceans album. Interestingly it was ten years to the day after the Beatles performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. In one short decade we went from I Want to Hold Your Hand to the Revealing Science of God!!
@williamburkholder7692 жыл бұрын
I saw them that year, too, February 12, 1974 at Roanoke, VA, Civic Center. I was with a fellow Davidson freshman, Terry Hummel, a future (brief) editor of RollingStone Magazine. It was probably the best concert I'd ever seen at that point. All of Tales and all of CTTE, plus Roundabout.
@jamescpotter2 жыл бұрын
@@williamburkholder769 I was there also! remember the quadrophonic sound system as the concert bounced or ping ponged from front to back from left to right etc? I loved that concert.
@kiae-nirodiariesencore42702 жыл бұрын
That tour began in UK in late 1973...I saw them at Manchester Free Trade Hall in the November...same set.
@stationtostationcb Жыл бұрын
I was 14 and saw YES in november 1974 in Rotterdam. I discovered Yes when I was 12 and listened the first time close to the edge. I stopped after Tormato when Yes became NO
@markbarone44852 жыл бұрын
Just saw Jon Anderson and the Paul Green rock orchestra perform Close To The Edge last night..... Just great to watch a legend performing with all these kids and watching the joy on all faces, both on the stage and in the audience.... Its just what music is supposed to be about. Not pretentious, not always perfect, just live and raw and wonderful. I cant explain the feeling of being able to experience things like that... it was just great, it filled this old mans soul.
@Doug.Helvering2 жыл бұрын
I was there. It was a great show.
@dreadpirate882 жыл бұрын
As an almost 40-year bass player, this tone is my ideal. I’m still chasing it.
@hpatss49662 жыл бұрын
Ig you could say you’re a sound chaser?
@Nik1632 жыл бұрын
Chris collaborated with Rickenbacker to develop his unique sound
@hpatss49662 жыл бұрын
@@Nik163 Chris created his sound 😂 rickenbacker just happened to be the bass he fell in love with and played for years
@robertweinmann94082 жыл бұрын
Saw an interview with Squire in which he explains that he always uses a pick, and holds it so that his thumb nail just grazes the string. I think he said it creates additional harmonics.
@marshallross33732 жыл бұрын
@@robertweinmann9408 I've heard the same, and you are probably right about the harmonic effect. As for the bass, I'll add that CS used to paint his bass, then get it stripped, and repainted as per his mood; it was a psychedelic thing. Happened a few times, and I think this process changed the thickness of the bass body a bit. Anyway, when he released his Chris Squire signature bass with Rickenbacker, they measured his bass precisely to get the same dimensions. Who knows, maybe this has an effect. I heard CS once mention that his pickups were key, too. I'm sure whatever preamp/overdrive/compression/etc. circuitry is happening makes a big difference too. But, ya, Squire's tone is a big part of why Yes music is so appealing, imho.
@ralphmarrone31302 жыл бұрын
This and Genesis’ Foxtrot are the Desert Island discs for me.
@pompeomagno59162 жыл бұрын
Sir, I hope to end up on the same island with you (well, it would no longer be deserted, but still)
@Leonhavenify2 жыл бұрын
@@pompeomagno5916 Bahrain isn't deserted either.
@BenjWarrant2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, greedy - you're only allowed singles!
@carlpeterson81822 жыл бұрын
This one Foxtrot, the Yes Album, and so many Rush albums are for me.
@thewal1ofsleep2 жыл бұрын
Same. The expanded version of Camel's "A Live Record" makes mine as well.
@Liz.Green7892 жыл бұрын
Fun piece. I love love love Chris's bass in this. The world still misses his presence. I am thankful for this excellent music.
@Nosnerwal Жыл бұрын
I bought my first bass because of this song.
@juanignacioquesada2 жыл бұрын
The best Yes album of all times in my opinion
@dpstrial2 жыл бұрын
I think Bill Bruford and Rick Wakeman felt the same.
@joseresendiz38142 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. And the best YES formation: Anderson, Squier, Howe, Wakeman and Bruford!
@yellfire2 жыл бұрын
Nah, Yessongs for me
@XanAxDdu2 жыл бұрын
@@yellfire that is a live album sort of official bootleg i think we have to consider normal studio albums tubular bella? you by gong? joni mitchell's mingus? LOL a lot
@Tomversal2 жыл бұрын
@@XanAxDdu It's fucking perfect for a live album though
@bjwnashe55892 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire and Bill Bruford. Best rhythm section ever. Just incredible.
@NewBritainStation2 жыл бұрын
I think Bruford/Wetton and Bruford/Levin give Bruford/Squire a run for their money…
@JohnWilliams-zu8wg2 жыл бұрын
One of my top 5 all time favorite drummers.
@clambeandip9 ай бұрын
Agreed, I love the combination of Bruford & Squire. And then, it's fascinating to hear hints of how they personally weren't as in sync as they seemed musically.
@j.jennings17222 жыл бұрын
Terrific song, Doug, and it was the opening song to many of their '70s concerts; however, it wasn't really the opening song. The band always introduced themselves with a recorded version of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite Finale, and, as the ending faded, the band would come in with this song and the crowd would go wild. Yes fans always got a little dose of classical music with each concert, back then. I thought you might appreciate that little factoid.
@gregaustin72572 жыл бұрын
70s and 80s they opened that way every time I saw them.
@hpatss49662 жыл бұрын
@@lesblatnyak5947 Alan’s cymbals, ricks synth flashes and Steve’s slides all over this classical music.
@mrmusic2482 жыл бұрын
J. Jennings: They headlined a 3-act show in Detroit in the fall of '72, which I attended. Not only did they open with the Stravinsky music, we got the shock of our lives when a skinny, blond-haired kid came out and sat at the drum kit. I had not yet heard of Bruford's departure, and it made me think, at first, that the show wouldn't be up to snuff, with the new guy on drums. Boy, was I wrong !!! There were many instant converts, besides me, to the Alan White(RIP) Fan Club, that night. He had 3 days to learn those arrangements before they hit the road. A fact that still stupefies me. There were also a few new converts to the opening act that night, a band from L.A., with their 1st album being recently released, Eagles. A strange pairing to be sure, but when you consider the middle band, Gentle Giant, was also unknown to the US, there was a lot of newness @ that show. Yes' new drummer, the new band that opened, and the really unknown new band, in between, that played in Detroit for the first time.
@Zack4192 жыл бұрын
When I saw them in Atlanta, 6/25/1979, Firebird Suite was replaced with an excerpt of Close Encounters. Enjoy the show Doug....I saw Jon in Atlanta on 4/6/2002.....fantastic show....Jon's voice AND spirit is 'Heavenly'!!
@FVD2 жыл бұрын
And still a fantastic memory to savour when I saw Yes for the first time, at the then Sydney Entertainment Centre back in 2003 - and with Wakeman included too! Oh, the smile on my face when they kicked off with Khatru. Made me admire the song more than ever! I've only seen Yes twice in my life and I'm so satisfied (I'm on my way) especially while Squire and White were still alive. R.I.P., both you legends!
@markjacobsen83352 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally wore my Close To The Edge shirt today. A woman at a museum told me it was her husband's favorite album. I think it is one of the top 10 greatest albums ever made in the overall rock genre. Oddly enough it is only my 2nd favorite YES album, with Tales From Topographic Oceans being my favorite.
@Kenneth_Fishing2 жыл бұрын
Tales is amazing
@damianwebzyx6613 Жыл бұрын
@@Kenneth_Fishing Tales is showing their full capacity … it’s unbelievable and one of the best „concept albums“ ever made !!!
@TheOverlordOfProcrastination2 жыл бұрын
They say you don’t choose bass, it chooses you - and the first time I heard this album I knew it was bass for me. Chris Squire is the OVERLORD!
@TylerDurden-oy2hm2 жыл бұрын
oooh I thought Alan Spenner was....
@tommyblackwell37602 жыл бұрын
It chose me too, with Fragile. ;) And yes, Yes he is!
@JReed75602 жыл бұрын
Cliff Burton and Squire for me
@jmporter342 жыл бұрын
TheFish and The Ox!
@delby66 Жыл бұрын
Chris Squire, Michael Rutherford and Greg Lake were my favourite bass players, with Chris edging out the other 2.
@allisonrich50612 жыл бұрын
This made my day. Thank you! This song brings out all kinds of Bill Bruford's jazz drumming sensibilities. I also think that this is Yes at their jazziest pre-Patrick Moraz. I wish Chris had lived long enough to see CTTE celebrate its 50th anniversary.
@dago87able2 жыл бұрын
You think? I believe several moments on Fragile might be even jazzier.
@squishynobones19772 жыл бұрын
What I always loved about this track is its relentless density. You can hear so many details, intricacies, everyone ist busy at all times, playing riffs and licks in the background that others would be proud to use as solo spots. Topped with multi layered vocals, this is song is so packed it blows your mind. And after CTTE as the ultimate prog song with all twists, turns, quirks and awesomeness, followed by And You And I, possibly one of the most theatrically epic songs ever recorded in it grandeur, this one is like a perfect party that knocks you off your feet.
@andrelevesque24052 жыл бұрын
This album is the absolute epitome, the nec plus ultra of Prog Rock. They clubber you hard with ‘Close to the Edge’, bring you back with ‘And You and I’, then clubber you again with ‘Siberian Kathru’ when you think they just couldn’t again.
@donaldbass67372 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe’s guitar on this song is just sublime. This is my favorite Yes song.
@whaleshark26722 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favourite albums. Full of life, 5 guys at their creative and performing peaks. The dynamic rhythms, the beautiful melodies, the flawless musicianship, what’s not to like? These songs flow through my head and heart over and over again. I love watching your reactions to this gem. Thanks for sharing your CTTE virginity with us
@caroleann_21422 жыл бұрын
It was a Concert opener..I've seen YES in Philadelphia Pa. From 1972-1984. Every Show. My favorite Band 🤘💘🎸🎶🎵🎶💯
@davidskelhorn9711 Жыл бұрын
They were known in their day as a TRUELY co-operative group - each one supporting each other and each allowing each other to be stellar in their own right! BRILLIANT!!!!
@markholden85382 жыл бұрын
The live version from Yessongs is absolutely incredible!!
@DannyCollazo081892 жыл бұрын
My favorite live version of Siberia is Wembley 1978 they went crazy with the energy
@allyourmoney2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's my favorite version. Perfect flow.
@john-cv9dy2 жыл бұрын
Some love for Bill's drumming is due! Especially on this, the finest 40 minutes ever committed to vinyl...
@delby66 Жыл бұрын
He was one of the best at his craft.
@clambeandip9 ай бұрын
Agreed. And this was basically his farewell to the band.
@rickmorse98842 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine Alan White's internal groan, when confronted with the prospect of playing this live? It's a wonder he survived!
@peterz44272 жыл бұрын
He had left the band for this album, that's Bill Bruford drumming.
@kevincarrigan30832 жыл бұрын
@@peterz4427 White hadn't "left the band," Peter Z...he hadn't yet joined the band. You are correct that Bruford co-wrote and performed on the studio recording (no one disputes that). However,. Richard Morse, above, is referring to the reality of Alan's introduction to YES: after joining, AW had just 3 days to learn YES's complex repertoire before embarking on a previously scheduled tour.
@HarschSounds2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I checked the published sheet music. That 15-beat phrase is notated there (probably transcribed by a clerk at the publishing company) as 3 bars of 4/4, then 1 bar of 3/4. It adds up. The other unusual meter that shows up is notated in 7/8 [about 4:39 in your video: "That's really cool."] Steve's repeating that wonderful riff [:C#-B-A-B__D- C#-B-A-B___:] which fills a 7/8 bar, while the bass, starting on the the 2nd eighth note of the bar, is playing staccato 1/8-note + 1/8-rest that spans 2 bars in what COULD be viewed as an off-set 7/4 pattern. Fun stuff! This sheet music has the 1st phrase as Em & the 2nd as Bm, but since bass is playing G-D-G-D-G-D, I think of it as a G6 "chord" tonality.
@Northman19638 ай бұрын
I love Yes. Grew up listening to them. Complex and emotional compositions, made a huge impression on my young mind. Lyrics were always hard to hear and understand especially when my vinyl lp sleeves had no lyric sheets. Love the vocalists voice but unable to make out the words most of the time. I was left with a fascinating composition but confusing vocals. Now thanks to youtube I can finally get the lyrics.
@jimmansi90462 жыл бұрын
For me at 60 I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times & still love it live & in studio, never gets old!
@allisonrich50612 жыл бұрын
Doug, you should listen to "Lizard", the last track from King Crimson's Lizard. Jon sings on part of that. and it's a good one for a Friday. It's jazzy, classical (it has a bolero in it), it's all around simply amazing.
@alesprokopec47532 жыл бұрын
My favourite Crimson album.
@jimandlizhudson25012 жыл бұрын
@@alesprokopec4753 You are right. And it is often overlooked in the KC catalogue.
@TheDavidnewkirk2 жыл бұрын
@@alesprokopec4753 I've loved Jon Anderson's voice from the moment I heard it, and then discovering his contribution to "Lizard" was a great treat. Although I already loved KC as a result of their first album, Robert Fripp's solo in "Prince Rupert's Lament" on Side 2 of _Lizard_ so took my breath away that I resolved to follow his work wherever it might go -- and I have gladly done so to this day.
@crells6703 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks
@lisazinn866 Жыл бұрын
The tone of Chris's bass is amazing 🤩
@wideawakeinotown2 жыл бұрын
what's even more amazing is they played these 3 songs even better live.
@jymyben2 жыл бұрын
i’ve never thought of the bass in YES as being in the background…
@stevedotwood2 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@asharmstrong67302 жыл бұрын
It's a harpsichord built by Thomas Goff, who Rick knew at the Academy. It was actually built in the studio for use on the track.
@Swindonboy562 жыл бұрын
Did you ever hear Rick tell the story of when he was a student at the RCM, got to meet Thomas Goff there who invited him to his house in London the next day to play one of his harpsichords.... Sitting there was none other than the Queen Mother who was visiting for tea...She suggested Rick place a bet on a horse that afternoon...it goes on...
@allisonrich50612 жыл бұрын
Rick Wakeman is a keyboard god. Bless him.
@rayr4320 Жыл бұрын
As an academician you have to also credit Eddy Offord with producing this record. 1971+ was a time when the recording studio was essentially becoming a musical instrument, being able to over dub and cross fade different mixes. EO had major input in making this a cohesive arrangement. Saw Yes two weeks ago and Howe and Geoff Downes are the only remaining pieces of a yes lineup. I think 2022 is definitely the last go around. There are alot of similiraties between western classical, rock and pop music. The same rules apply. Thats why a hit is a hit is a hit. Even a toothless beggar with beats strapped to his head, living out of a dumpster in Brazil would understand Beethoven's 9th symp was a hit and the same applies for close to the edge- all the knitting EO performed, being central to its success.
@edflava4121 Жыл бұрын
My favorite song by yes is typically the last one I listened to. This one in particular is pure bliss.
@fatjonseatingadventures5429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this album, its easily my favorite album. Such a jam session.
@blackcreekmusic7832 жыл бұрын
My absolute favourite Yes track, off my absolute favourite Yes album!! It's the the perfect track to crank up while out driving on a beautiful sunny day. Interesting that I've been listening to this song since the early 80's when I was 13, and later as a musician, I never paid attention to the odd meter! Thankyou once again Doug for featuring Yes!!
@LCD722 жыл бұрын
The guitar on the fade out of Siberian Khatru is sublime. One of my absolute favourite rock moments.
@nandopelusi76992 жыл бұрын
As a kid I experienced the entire Close to the Edge album as the pinnacle of rock as unleashed by The Beatles. I still do.
@jameswarner58092 жыл бұрын
I once went a couple of years without playing this and when I finally did, I still remembered every one of the single word sequence at the end. It would appear to be locked in my brain in perpetuity (or until I develop Alzheimer's).
@johnoestricher35082 жыл бұрын
Doug- think of the entire Close To The Edge album as a 3-part symphony. The title track is in sonata allegro form. And You And I is the adagio. Siberia Khatru is the scherzo. I think that holds up pretty well.
@ricky4001cs2 жыл бұрын
My very first concert was Yes in the round@Seattle center coliseum May 8 1979, I was 15 years old and just thinking about that evening gives me thrills. Such a great show. Siberian Khatru was the first song of the evening and it was mind blowing. Very special evening in my memory~
@richardcyrka66824 ай бұрын
One of the best bass lines ever. The closing section were Chris let's loose is pure genius. One thing that rarely gets mentioned is the three part Vocal harmonies. They are some of the best you will ever hear. Absolutely beautiful.
@hifibrony4 ай бұрын
Chris was the fox, with Rick and Steve in hot pursuit.
@Walrus1701D7 ай бұрын
Steve Howe’s guitar solo at the end is perfect, and I love how it essentially floats above the backing track. 🎸 💙
@JamesZaworski2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction to a great Yes song. Siberian Khatru is one of my favorite Yes tunes. I'm glad you did this one on my birthday. Cheers!
@wendellwiggins37762 жыл бұрын
SIBERIAN KHATRU is RIVETING!!! and one with their MOST RELENTLESS funky GROOVES with beautifully OVERLAPPING multi-layered rhythms throughout the main melody! . I love your expressions during all the CHANGES which are absolutely MAGICALLY DELICIOUS. The intense satisfaction NEVER let's up! OH BTW, I worked with Jon Anderson and he gave me backstage tickets to see him with the School of Rock in LA at The ROXY in 2010(?) SPOILER ALERT: These students are young and NOT YES. OK? so if anyone chooses to attend then be forewarned! It's really just a chance to see Jon sing without the MATURE virtuosity to back him up!
@sandstronaut2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about that 8+7 groove. Another fantastic video of an amazing song. This album has been a favorite ever since I first heard it as an impressionable 13 year old. Would love to see you do some King Crimson, particularly 'Starless'! I think you'd dig it. And don't forget to go see Phish live, they're touring the east coast starting tomorrow!
@6stringstandard1362 жыл бұрын
The opening of this song is my ringtone. Fantastic song and best album ever.
@pschroeter12 жыл бұрын
I am delighted you were aware that YES liked to open concerts with this song. Before the concert started the stage lights would go down and you have to imagine hearing the finale to Stravinsky's Firebird Suite starting to play and then building to a climax while the band was walking on stage in the dark and then going into this song at the end with the lights coming up to full. Also in concert, instead of a fade out, Steve would finish soloing and then play the opening riff. For years that opening was one of first things I played after tuning my guitar.
@michaelward5670 Жыл бұрын
That intro with Howe's riff and Squire's booming and then Wakeman and the drumming is the most amazing thing I've ever heard. My heavens it's off the charts awesome. Thank you. Good lord what a blessed peice of lovely stuff.
@TalkinToDaLooch2 жыл бұрын
Jon refers to his writing style as "Lyrical Painting" !! He's a real magical fella
@soopahsoopah2 жыл бұрын
live version from Keys to Ascension is untouchable
@SnarleySteve Жыл бұрын
It's definitely one of my favorite albums ever. Saw them in the mid 70's at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Awesome concert.
@LuisGarcia-ee2tr2 жыл бұрын
One of the top five best songs of Yes. Astonishing.
@institutfurtiefenwahrheit Жыл бұрын
Concert opener indeed - no concert without it as opener.
@frankswarbrick75622 жыл бұрын
Bruford's drumming is always so hard for me to follow. He always seems to be (intentionally) off the beat (not sure if ahead or behind), and I can never tell when he's going to add an additional snare or two.
@cobbycaputo33322 жыл бұрын
As another poster said on another reactor listening to a Yes song with Bruford on drums, I have been listening to him for 40 years, and still cannot predict when he's going to hit that snare.
@capecyn2 жыл бұрын
Hey Doug! I just saw Jon Anderson and the Paul Green Rock Academy on July 8th! It was great! They did other YES songs besides the entirety of Close to the Edge. They also did songs by other musicians which was kind of weird but probably was done for the kids. The academy musicians were really good and fun to watch. The movie School of Rock with Jack Black was based on this academy.
@iluvpepi2 жыл бұрын
You described my first time seeing Yes, by suggesting that this song be the concert opener. It was sublime!
@jasonshort14372 жыл бұрын
That is definitely a guitar through a Leslie. I've always felt that main part as 3 measures of 4 and 1 measure of 3. What a song, I love it dearly. It being the last song, it makes me think of the countless times I've flipped the record, tape or hit replay to hear the whole glorious thing all over again. Yes changed my life with this album by showing me how beautiful, confounding, terrifying and mind blowing music could be at a young age, long ago haha. God bless 'em!
@jasonshort14372 жыл бұрын
Doug Helvering, I'd sorta like to see you react to another favorite band, Cardiacs. But I'm afraid you'll hate it haha.
@JohnWilliams-zu8wg2 жыл бұрын
Ive always counted one measure of 8, one measure of 7. Both are technically correct.
@gordonmilligan88472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for investing so much time in understanding Jon Anderson’s lyrics - so that I don’t have to 😅
@KhordLizardMage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you foe completing this masterpiece by Yes. I've been recommending this song for quite some time. The bass sounds from Chris are some of his best.
@evervigilant2 жыл бұрын
I am amazed that I still remember and could sing along to all the lyrics. Somedays I can't even remember the 4 part grocery list. Impressionable methinks.
@michaelhand4246 Жыл бұрын
I've loved this song my whole life, and i never realized that 8 to 7 distinction you made (instead of 5,5,5) at 11:00. that little detail helped me click with that part so much more. thanks.
@user-jp6in7fx9c6 ай бұрын
Listen to the live version off of Yessongs. It doesn't fade out, it has an ending, and it's very cool. It also has a brief opening that's an excerpt from Stravinsky,'s Firebird 11:41
@lisagulick4144Ай бұрын
The _Yessongs_ version was my first exposure to "Siberian Khatru." When I finally got my mitts on CTTE, the studio version sounded a little confined. It took a few listens for me to appreciate it, but I confess that the live version is still my favorite. BTW, it's nice to know that I can still sing this entire track from memory...😁
@6lillium2 жыл бұрын
Always watch, rarely comment ( just get buried in the onslaught of even more comments). My FAVORITE Yes track from the classic era. For my ears it's perfect.
@LocalBoyPhotography2 жыл бұрын
One of the things I only just noticed, even having been a Yes fan since the early 1970s when I was just a "yoot" - Jon sings "Hold down the window." On the song, "Going For the One," Chris sings an underlying "Open the window" as a refrain throughout that song. Neat discovery.
@rkcreynolds8 ай бұрын
Sometime around 2002 or so Yes played in Dallas. I can’t remember which song it was, but they got a few bars into it and Jon Anderson waved his arms for everyone to stop. He said something like, “We need to start over,” and they did! From the top! Priceless! I really enjoy your informed reactions to music from my teens, thank you!
@nhrunjumpthrow2 жыл бұрын
They would come on stage to Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and then kick it up with this song. Makes the hair stand on end just thinking about it and the numerous times I got to see the greatest band ever!
@RushAss2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction as always Good Sir! That four on the floor groove is one of the coolest things they've ever done. Cheers!
@nancymjohnson2 жыл бұрын
OMG! You lucky DOG! Going to that Jon show with the kids playing has always been a dream of mine! You’ll love it!!
@krisdoggett483 Жыл бұрын
You've got to listen to their classic triple live album YESSONGS. They sounded just as awesome live as they did in the studio
@darrellminx54592 жыл бұрын
Bout time you finished this album.There is alot in this song. The mind can't comprehend it all in one listening. Steve Howe is in his mind over matter zone. The snare fills you mentioned are Brufords jazz background all press rolls. I could go on but I will just say this album changed my life.
@Bryman19702 жыл бұрын
I saw Jon back in 2014 in a very intimate venue. It was just him playing piano, acoustic and some other exotic instruments and singing, of course. He talked about a lot of yes history, as well as many other stories. It was very entertaining, to say the least. Congrats, Doug! You made it to the end!
@unstrung652 жыл бұрын
This WAS their opening song in 1973 when I saw them at Maple Leaf Gardens on their 'Close To The Edge ' tour . They started strong with that opening guitar lick by Howe and never let up . It remains the best concert of my life .
@n-Chantreuse2 жыл бұрын
It's too bad you missed Jon's previous tour, where he did (first time live, as far as I know), part of his solo album Olias of Sunhillow.
@yeshayahuhomberger20792 жыл бұрын
You are right. This is the best album ever. Thx for your reaction and enjoy the concert 💪
@christianmarler22533 ай бұрын
I watched your video on "And You And I" and this piece "Siberian Khatru" consecutively. In fact, I watched all three of your reaction vids on the Close To The Edge album in sequence just now. I've heard this album 1001 times and counting. Because of some of your reactions, I have made new discoveries. For example, for the first time, I connected the line from Khatru: "River Running Right On Over My Head..." to "And You And I Reach Over The Sun For The River."
@bjwnashe55892 жыл бұрын
When I saw Yes live in 1976, then bought Yessongs, the live three disc album, my life was changed.
@joecrowaz2 жыл бұрын
Squire Lives! 💜 Rickenbacker as Weapon One of Rock's greatest Guitarists, playing Country licks, on a Jazz guitar 💜
@einarassipavicius19912 жыл бұрын
Siberian Khatru is my favourite from Close To The Edge. It's groovy and proggy at the same time, harpsichord solo is fantastic and my favourite all-time Steve Howe guitar solo follows.
@robertochiang80572 жыл бұрын
When I open my laptop this morning and I saw there it was your "Siberian Khatru" reaction on youtube, everything else has to wait. Love you saying "Close to the Edge" is your favorite song reaction. It`s my favorite song (and album) ever. Funny seeing you trying to understand Jon Anderson`s lyrics and losing attention to the musical aspect. Once again you point out musical aspects that I didn`t notice in 50 years. I would like to listen to some comment about Yes work the vocal harmonies. On 2014 I saw them playing CTTH entirely on their "Three Album Tour". It was amazing begin the show with CTTH, 20 minutes into the show and I was already satisfied.
@Jason-nq2il2 жыл бұрын
On my bi-annual Zappa deep dive, found your reaction vids, wonderful. Then saw you had a ton of Yes in here as well. Subscribed. I’ve been listening to both of these artists/bands since I was a teenager in the 80s, and it’s so interesting and gratifying to see you analyze these pieces from a theoretical perspective. These are the conversations I had with friends when I was young, and sadly have been absent from my adult life. So you’re my new musical buddy, Doug, haha. Thank you for these videos. Looking forward to digging into your back catalog of uploads. (I agree that the timing of that particular section is 8 then 7, based on the the timing of the harmonic change from G to Bm, that’s how I hear it anyway)
@mrddcass65402 жыл бұрын
Ultimate musicianship. Perfect album.
@asharmstrong67302 жыл бұрын
On the lyric front, I don't think you need to go beyond the first line: an invitation to a bird of prey to sing. 👍🙂
@Khatru2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one and it was def worth it, favorite song of all time :)
@pugowner1347 Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed the show. I caught them in 1975. One of the best shows I've seen.
@Lightmane2 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug. YES opened their concerts by pumping out the last few minutes of 'The Firebird Suite' by Stravinsky. Then they would walk out on stage, to the cheers of the crowd, and the moment the Suite ended, they'd go right into Siberian Khatru. It was an awesome way to begin a concert.
@szaretsky8192 жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite piece of Yes-music. Yes, the opening (and repeating) sections were written as alternating measures of 8/8 and 7/8. There are many (thankfully) recorded live versions of this song. My favorite is the one on Keys to Ascension”. Well worth the listen.
@digibirder2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy seeing Doug have such a good time. He's thinkin' and groovin'. It would be a real coup to get one of the surviving members (R.I.P. Chris) for an interview. Doug could really get to the nitty gritty questions! And yeah, you do need to listen to the whole album at once Doug.
@stanjohnson57672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving SK a listen, Doug. As always, your reactions and comments are great to see and hear. Since others offer suggestions for future videos, I'd like to recommend a comparison of Yes' version of 'America' vs Paul Simon's version of it. It's a great example of what Yes can do with a cover song!
@alanweissaltz64052 жыл бұрын
Mazel tov Doug you have completed your magical journey of the Yes universe.
@erickvermeulen97342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reaction Doug and i hope you will have a marvelous evening enjoying this album song by Jon Anderson
@kvmalley2 жыл бұрын
Bruford, my favorite Yes drummer. Alan White did a heck of a job filling Bill’s shoes, but……. I was never more disappointed in late summer 72’ when I saw them perform this after a previous show rained out! My idol Bruford was NOT behind the drum kit that night, and I could tell from the first note! @Doug Helvering, I’ll be VERY interested to hear how well John pulls this off this gig without the usual Yes lineup! Looking very forward to hear that! Love your reactions bro!
@robbaskerville2532 жыл бұрын
I saw Yes (sans Jon) perform Close to the Edge and Fragile live several years ago. Freaking amazing concert. Two of the best albums of all time.
@oldsynner2 жыл бұрын
13 September 2022. CttE 50th birthday. Back then, I'd tell people that we would still be listening to this 50 years from now. I was somewhat mocked. Smiling now, just like every time I listen to this masterpiece. Other people have probably recommended this, but you should look "Ritual" from "Symphonic Yes Live" especially the wonderful video of the concert with the lads on fire, and more than ably assisted by a very skilful and enthusiastic young orchestra.
@MissingMars2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful piece -enjoy the show!
@wellingtonramos57772 жыл бұрын
Great album, great band! R.I.P. Chris and Allan!!!
@joelliebler56902 жыл бұрын
A fantastic tune and first heard them do it live back in 1979 at Madison Square Garden!
@chrismatthews87172 жыл бұрын
It's always interesting to hear your comments and analyses. I remember hearing this track along with the whole album for the first time in 1974 when I was 13. I had no idea what times were being played nor what key it was in nor what the words meant. I'd never heard anything like it and was astounded that a rock band could sound like this, just as I was with Pink Floyd and Genesis. As a musician, a bass player, I like to know the compositional breakdown of a piece, especially if I want to play it, of course. As a listener I just want to be swept away and no more care for the detail of the composition than I care for the chemical composition of a sweet smelling rose or that of a painting by Magritte. It's possible to enjoy these pieces as both a musician and as a listener at the same time, of course. So, thank you.
@ringerheringa30522 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire ruled the Yes sound! Best bass player ever!