Drummer reacts to "Parallels" by Yes

[@normandaubry]

You are right: Rick played a real church organ in Parallels and Awaken. Next week if you feel like going for a 10 minute emotional song To Be Over would be a great pick. If you feel like going for a shorter song with an ass-kicking bass line I recommend you should try « No opportunity needed, no experience necesary » from their second album. The bass on this song literally knocked out Geddy and converted him instantly into a Chris Squire fan. It also got him to buy his first Rickenbaker bas.

[@nicolasbachand1972]

Yes, To Be Over! Such a magnificent, cosmic-mind song about letting go of suffering and trust in goodness as we carry through change, death, arising and passing away.

[@mattleppard1964]

No Yes, no Rush ❤️

[@TheReaperMan275]

Yes opened all their shows from 1977 to 1979 with "Parallels." Well, they actually opened the shows with an excerpt from Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite" to warm up the audience first. Then they would segue into "Parallels." Before that, they would open their shows with "Siberian Khatru." And "Wonderous Stories" is just Classic Yes. An absolutely beautiful piece of music. A splendid reaction as always, good sir. Peace, Love & Light.

[@docnflossie7351]

77 will always be my favorite tour🎉❤🎉

[@yesshows100]

That is not correct. 1977 they opened with Firebird suite Parallels. 1978 & 1979 In The Round they opened with Close Encounters/ Benjamin Britten / Siberian Khatru.

[@TheReaperMan275]

@@yesshows100 Well, I'm not counting "Firebird Suite" because Yes opened all their show during the 70s with "Firebird Suite". I was talking about actual YES songs they opened their shows with, Mr. Nitpicker.

[@yesshows100]

@@TheReaperMan275 You're still wrong. just trying to help. How am I a nitpicker? you are the one saying Yes opened all their shows from 1977 to 1979 with "Parallels. That is not true. 1977 was Parallels 1978 -1979 was Siberian Khatru. I just thought i'd mention Close Encounters for 1978 and 1979 for added info. And in 1975 they opened with Sound Chaser.

[@pwethman1]

Awesome selection. Parallels was Squire’s song. The album was recorded (for the most part) in Switzerland. All the pipe organ parts were recorded via telephone lines from a local cathedral so that’s the real thing there! Fun fact-Wondrous Stories was Chris’ least favorite song to play because he didn’t have much to do! Fantastic album!

[@bernecomp]

"These guys are pure magic." Well said. It isn't just music, they are channeling a High Vibration.

[@L33Reacts]

They really are music of the highest order 😌 they get your soul humming... and your mind deepening...

[@edf13]

As I'm sure you're discovering yes's music gets better with repeated listening. Goosebumps after 47 years as a fan.

[@cherylgalleran6602]

Isn’t that the truth! Loved them since I was 13. Let’s just say…. I’m a bit older now! LoL. Quite a bit 😉

[@martinbrennan8534]

@@cherylgalleran6602Going For The One was one of the first albums I can remember listening to. It’s still as good today as it was then. Parallels is a wonderful song. I’m going to see Steve How and others perform The Classic Tales Of Yes Tour in Glasgow next month.

[@bookhouseboy280]

"Wonderous Stories" reached the Top Ten in the UK and Ireland. Rick: "It was the piece of music that brought me back to Yes in 1976. I left in May 1974 and two years later I got a call from Jon, who was in Switzerland at the time. He said, “Rick, can I send you a cassette?” and I said of course. There were two pieces on it: one was him playing acoustic guitar and singing “Wonderous Stories.” The other track was “Going for the One,” again acoustic guitar and a bit of the main theme. I called him up and I said, “These are great. If everything is gonna be like this, I’m your man.” So I flew to Switzerland and that was when, in 1976, Jon and I really cemented our friendship. It was all down to “Wonderous Stories” being on that cassette." Steve: "We had just seemed to take up things where they'd been before just as though Rick never left. He fits in smoothly where it just didn't work out with Patrick. Patrick wasn't doing anything wrong. We just weren't jelling."

[@bobcorbin3294]

This was the opening song on the favorite time out of the more than a dozen times I've seen Yes. The Going for the One Tour in 1977. Donovan was the support act.The reason it's got that"church sound" is that Rick Wakeman recorded from an actual pipe organ in a church down the road from where they recorded this. It was one of the first times they used telephone lines to record.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Saw the same tour twice once with Donovan, Bob Seger and J.Giels, once just Yes

[@blitztim6416]

Oh man. I saw that tour. I forgot about Donovan opening for them.

[@bauertime]

@@blitztim6416 My first concert in Nashville.

[@michaeljozwiak25]

I saw that Yes tour too in the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston in 1978.

[@HendersonDavid-m8r]

Hey fellow weirdo. Thanks for working so hard for us. Your appreciation is heartfelt and sincere. Keep up the good work. One foot in front of the other. You'll get there. Love ya too.

[@L33Reacts]

Haha thank you my friend I appreciate it... you are right. Gotta keep on truckin. There's no stopping on this highway 😂

[@Humb7757]

I remember the times the album was first released and bought it Put the needle on the vinyl. Pure Magic happened! I’ll never forget that moment! Will forever be Grateful to YES!!

[@gregjones861]

Lee: I think of this as the Yes song where they tame the mighty pipe organ and ride it like a wild horse. And Chris's bass is where it meets it's match. Like King Kong fighting dinosaurs, we survive the thrills and spills and then are thankful to be alive. The fact that recorded music can be that wild an experience is truly a marvel. Thanks for this bounteous buffet of bass barrage and bliss to bless our days. God bless you, Yes and this channel.

[@jimdukeproject]

That’s why Chris is one of my influences. He took the bass into a different role.

[@L33Reacts]

He really does. I love how different he uses it. It's amazing.

[@timspear6717]

I love your YES reactions. It doesn't get any better. I'm so grateful that I was able to see them in concert many times starting in 1972 ❤

[@L33Reacts]

Hey Tim so glad you enjoy them!! I do too! Saturday is my favorite day to record.

[@derekd.4156]

In my opinion this is one of squires best bass tracks. I love it when bassists hit the high notes and come to the forefront of the song

[@cherylwoodward]

This is such a terrific album. Not a bad song on it. So easy to put on and let it run through.

[@L33Reacts]

You are so right Cheryl! It's just so accessible. Like a followup to fragile instead of all the craziness that came before this one. For better or worse, it's up to you. I love it 😂😊

[@MJM1309]

This is by far my Fav Band. I've seen them around 70 times From early 1972 . Up until they booted Jon Chris passed and Alan Passed. Now they are to me a cover band.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Saw Chris and Alan 36 times. Sadly Steve can't let it go. However Jon hooked up with the Bank Geeks and put Steve to bed. Brilliant concert and Jon has that angel on his shoulder 🙏🍁

[@Bob.L.Shirley]

What a great double header to start my day - thanks, Lee! ❤ your trek through GTFO and your Yes Saturdays.👍🏼

[@L33Reacts]

I'm glad you enjoy it my friend! I look forward to doing these videos every week so much 😂😊

[@reneelyons6836]

Their music is so positive, spiritual and empowering. I love them. 💗💖🎵🎶🎶

[@L33Reacts]

It truly speaks to the soul and gives it a jump start 😮😊

[@ryanr5319]

Wonderous Stories was first song heard by them. I was done.

[@blitztim6416]

Thanks for doing ‘Parallels’. Great song. They opened with that song the second time I saw them. It was surreal. Howe goes crazy. Incredible band.

[@L33Reacts]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I sure as hell did. The energy in this song is PERFECT for a show opener

[@stanleymerritt4722]

I like having your reaction to YES to look forward to on Saturday mornings.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much Stanley I appreciate you so much bro 🙏

[@TigerMtnKing]

YES, the greatest band that ever was or ever will be! Agree with Olias056 below, you've got to hear 'On the Silent Wings of Freedom' from the Tormato album, it'll spin your head off your shoulders.🤩

[@PJprog]

Wonderous stories...aah the 70's what a wonderous time. 😍

[@L33Reacts]

I bet it was amazing... I wish I had a shot to grow up back then 😕 😪

[@Rowenband]

I even saw Wonderous Stories on French TV that year. I was so glad as it was my first time to be able to see them for “real”. I saw them in concert a few months later. I remember telling my family to stop talking as I wanted to watch this.

[@bobcorbin3294]

How'd that go over?

[@Rowenband]

@@bobcorbin3294 Haha… 1976, prog was unusual for all them. My parents called it “Beatles music” which meant unlistenable.. My sister listened with me and the others left the room. But she liked it ! Sadly she passed a few months ago…

[@bobcorbin3294]

@@Rowenband glad the music left you with a good memory.

[@Rowenband]

@@bobcorbin3294 So much good memories with the music… I should write a book about it. And you certainly could also :-)

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Your dad would be so proud of you and how u r fighting to stay healthy!! I lost my dad and mom and I was screwed up for awhile… drugs sex and rock in roll! I have since settled down…. You r doing great…. It will all work out for you!❤❤

[@thomassharmer7127]

There's a great video of them doing a rehearsal take of Parallels in the studio. You can see them all counting like crazy to nail that tricky ending. They were so technically brilliant, but always with soul, swing and groove as well as lovely melodies.

[@steveg2936]

Consider Awaken.....Jon Anderson and Todmobile........band, orchestra and choir.......if not for a reaction....for your own pleasure........on utube....you'll be happy you did !!!!

[@nealeger8154]

"Wakeman played the organ at St. Martin's church in Vevey on "Parallels" and "Awaken" while the rest of the band played in the recording studio" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_for_the_One

[@martinharnevie]

Correct. It's a *real* pipe organ, not just some sampled one in a Korg Kronos keyboard.

[@NVprods]

Rick Wakeman recorded the church organ in an actual cathedral that was about 10 miles away from the studio in Montreux, Switzerland. It was the first time a song was recorded from that distance through a digital phone line, instead of using a mobile recording unit. So Wakeman was in the church and recorded live with the band who were in the studio. He used the church organ on Parallels, Wonderous Stories and Awaken.

[@michaelyork4554]

I grew up in church too, sang in the choir, just like Chris Squire, started playing guitar, and found YES in '74, and been a fan ever since. The "Wonderous Stories" live was awesome. YESSONGS

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Hear ya but that's studio sound track.

[@glenndespres5317]

Bro! Did I not tell you that Parallels was absolutely a ride and that Chris was driving the bus? So glad you enjoyed it so much! And the surprise of Wonderous Stories was even better by showing the video! I don’t think I can remember seeing Chris smiling so much while playing. And Steve was having fun too, playing his assortment of mandolins and guitars. He was showing some flair in his own way and I saw it here. Another Saturday with time we’ll spent listening to Yes with you!

[@L33Reacts]

So glad you had a good time Glen! It warms my heart to hear you love Yessaturday. I do too. And yes this was for sure a Chris squire banger if I've ever heard one

[@ileanaospino126]

Thanks God by Yes!! Amen 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@L33Reacts]

Amen 🙏🙏 nice to see you! 😎

[@ileanaospino126]

@@L33ReactsHi young man!! I love Progressive Rock, and my 2nd. P.R.'s favorite band is Yes!! 1st. Pink Floyd 😁 have a great night!! Hug from Bogota/Colombia 🙌🏻🙏🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@anthonyblakely399]

This song was recorded in a Church in Finland....I think.....Great song .......great reaction.......no ,,,this song and the whole album was done in a Church in Switzerland on a Pipe Organ. I love you bro....keep up the good work....

[@perry3928]

My top 3. Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd. Sadly music of this stature is fading away into history. Long live their music and how it touched our lives over the years.

[@teresakoslosky3053]

Saw this concert where I heard all of the album live!! Magical!!!❤

[@daveh9335]

Yes is good to hear

[@L33Reacts]

It sure is dave... they make my day so much better

[@steveg2936]

Thanks

[@captaincoconut8967]

I remember when this came out this to me is the best song on the album you got to listen to Chris Squire solo album Fish Out Of Water it’s the best of the solo albums from the guys in the band I saw them on this tour it was great Rick Wakemen was back in the band 🟤

[@BarrySanchez]

Lee we are so glad your Loving YES like we’ve been doing since 1969, we are very thankful you found YES too, they are simply the best!!! No band has ever been or while ever be like YES!!! Hope things are better for you Lee keep the faith, GOD IS WITH YOU, GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.

[@Jimbowlcoach]

This was my favorite album after Bruford left

[@yes_head]

"Parallels" is an underrated Yes song. Some point to it as a departure and the beginning of a more commercial direction for Yes. I wouldn't disagree, although I see "Parallels" as consistent with everything Chris Squire had done within Yes going all the way back to "Beyond and Before". And that's Steve doing the vocal counterpoint near the end. "Wondrous Stories" was the song Atlantic chose to release as a single (and good on ya to react to the video -- as you can imagine there weren't many Yes videos made during the 70's!). It's yet again not really representative of the entire album, but it does have a nice, commercial vibe. It was used in a Volkswagen TV ad not long ago.

[@keninboulder76]

Well said

[@PJprog]

Rick Wakeman's your man if you want a church organ to sound like the coolest instrument ever !! 😍

[@LizOBrienRochford-gs2kj]

You are not alone loving these guys. The best and yet so overlooked by the general public. I guess that’s how its meant to be. They remain the best individually and as a tight group.

[@edflava4121]

This will sound like hyperbole but YES definitely made my life on this planet better

[@L33Reacts]

Ed, I totally agree. It's not hyperbole to me 😎

[@edflava4121]

Love your reactions and the deep insights listening to YES provokes. @@L33Reacts

[@Tomanot9Juanma]

It´s actually played with a real church pipe organ! Amazing!.

[@etiennegiroux9146]

Best track for me on this album. Wakeman is great, church organ and that moog solo. Wow!

[@L33Reacts]

He really can pick it up and just take over a song so quickly. He is super talented...

[@jellyrollnorton]

A high-energy joyride - one of my favorite energetic Yes songs, Parallels.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Conga's !!!!

[@ocayul]

If the yes study continues, we need to go back before tormato and drama (to be over, some selections or full albums of the first two)

[@cherylgalleran6602]

So good to hear this. Been awhile actually since I’ve listened to “Parallels’. It’s funny. Most of my Yes music I bought at once… except “Going for the 0ne”. I was a little older when I bought this album. Definitely nostalgic. You’ve most definitely become my favorite reaction channel. Much love.

[@mellotronin54]

YES are a gift to everyone once you connect you are there forever.

[@CosmicRideMusic]

Doubleshots: It's like Two for Tuesday, but it's Saturday, and there is less Led Zepplin. Dude, I again say Machine Messiah off of Drama, and you could throw "Tempus Fugit" as the second if you wanna rock out, or "Into the Lens" if you wanna pair it with more "classic" style of yes song.

[@martinreed5964]

love to hear church organs in rock music...awesome instruments and difficult to play due to the delay caused by mechanical parts, trackers and linkages between key and pipe...I used to restore/repair them

[@MTheoOA]

Yes music and Roger Dean artwork together is like how Heaven should be lol

[@lemming9984]

The art on this album is one of their worst though. They had 6 12 inch panels to use and came up with that!

[@jimralston7562]

This song is a time machine. I'm sure i posted this before, but Yes GFTO was my first rock concert at age 16. And the first Yes album i purchased. Parralels such a postive song with a much needed mesage to that troubled out-of-control teenager.

[@jameswattles7341]

Thanks for the bonus

[@L33Reacts]

Your welcome Jeff! Thank you for watching

[@denniszimmerman1279]

Indeed, "Turn of the Century" and "Wonderous Stories" stand apart from "typical" Yes but are truly outstanding pieces. And now for something completely different, I suggest a shot at the Drama album. The new "Buggles" lineup brought us "Into the Lens" and "Run Through the Light" along with a few other tasty bits.

[@normandaubry]

Drama was not fully appreciated when it came due to the absence of Anderson, However i’ve always felt that it was thei best album from the post 1970-77 era. And it aged very well. Squire is on fire. Machine Messiah, tempus Fugit and Does It Really Happen are my favorites

[@olias056]

Yes, it is quite the bass line. And when you get to Tormato, On the Silent Wings of Freedom..

[@TigerMtnKing]

OtSWoF is a masterpiece!🤩

[@noordcop1]

Yesssssss bonus...Wonderous Stories. Can you imagine, Lee, that in 1977, as a 17-year-old teenager, I had waited for weeks for the release of this album, and put it on for the first time in my attic room? I would give anything to hear these songs for the first time again like you did.

[@L33Reacts]

I bet your mind was absolutely blown away by this! I know I was... this album is magical.

[@noordcop1]

It sure did @@L33Reacts 😊

[@davidbarker77]

A great way to start the day!

[@L33Reacts]

I totally agree david... now I'm definitely ready for work :)

[@smithpm81]

double good upload mate

[@CatFiain]

For Parallels and Awaken, Rick Wakeman played the organ at St. Martin's in the town of Vevey in Switzerland. IIRC they recorded it via a high quality telephone line to the studio.

[@greenbluemonkey]

The whole Going For The One album is such an uplifting piece of music.

[@fernandotor3266]

Pipe organ.. unique and magnigecent. Song talks about yes fans ?

[@raiders753334]

Squire and wakeman were the myung and ruddess of the 70s. They were both virtuosos of their instruments. Pure masters of their craft and overflowing with creativity. Parallels is my fav song from this album and one of top 3 overall by yes.

[@nancymjohnson]

Watching this again. Cried again during Wondrous Stories. Before losing our house, when I was still married, my dogs and I spent every Sunday morning out in my beautiful backyard, first song every time was Wondrous Stories. One time, we saw a fairy. My dogs followed it down to the creek at the back of our yard. But when I’d play this song, it would show up. And I was straight! lol

[@TheAmazingSpaghetti]

That was Steve singing backup at the point where you asked who it was and guessed it was Chris, though Chris does more of the lead back-up vocals.

[@cherylgalleran6602]

…. And ahhhh yes. “Wondrous Stories”. I’m as equally thankful that I can re listen to my favorite band and music of all time Love also being able to enjoy this through your ears. Very nice.

[@robrowntree9983]

Thanks mate, awesome. Cheered me right up.

[@steveobrien9937]

Love Wondrous Stories...a melodic masterpiece that nicely showcases Jons beautiful voice....

[@mlinderict]

Wiki has some good tidbits about the album. Parallels was penned bu Squire (no surprise from his presence in the mix).

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Wasn't Rick one of the first keyboardists to use a polymoog on an album, way back in 1977?

[@awaken1001]

You seem to have become quite the fan of Chris Squire as you've delved deeper into Yes. I fell down that rabbit hole, too, many moons ago, and never came out - the man shaped my choice of instrument and redefined its role (and mine as a bass player) within a band. Interesting little nugget I picked up somewhere: Squire's first instrument of choice was the guitar, but he was a huge dude with enormous hands - for perspective, there's a music magazine cover from...1987? with him and Trevor Rabin on the cover (also a pretty big dude), each holding their instrument. Squire is holding his bass mid-neck, as I recall, with his thumb over the top and his fingers coming round to where they almost touched his thumb, like half-an-inch close. Anyways, in his mid-teens he comes to grips with the fact that his hands are too big for the guitar, switches to bass, but always keeps those lead/front-melody leanings of a guitarist, vs the rhythm-first approach of a lot of what I call "traditional" bassists. And you can hear that all over Yes, that tendency to find the lead spot or otherwise draw attention to the bass. With that in mind, I just cannot WAIT for you to get to his solo album from 1974, Fish out of Water. It may as well be an alt-Yes album with Squire on vocals, with Bill Bruford playing drums (his snare sound on this album...never so crisp. Prepare tissue), Patrick Moraz of Relayer fame on keyboards, and a few assorted other stars in their own realm, and it just demonstrates so clearly the massive input and influence he had on Yes - no other solo album by any other Yes member comes closer to sounding like Yes than this one, melodically, rhythmically, you can see one in the other. Another tidbit for your Saturday morning: In the making-of video for this album, Squire describes one piece (Canon Song) recorded in a church (in...Switzerland?), to get the full power of the church organ and the acoustics of the place. They have the church organ player, at his post off to the side and literally out of sight of the rest of the band; Moraz and his stuff; Bruford with his kit; Squire with his setup (and you can imagine he pulled no punches), and a full orchestra to boot for the end section. Mic what needs to be mic'ed up, mic the room for good measure, equalize the sound in the main hall, and everybody can hear each other in real time...but the church organ is a real pipe organ - the keys basically control blasts of air into the tubes, which then resonate at their frequency, but up to several seconds after the keys are actually touched, because it takes that time for the air to travel through the pipes. So the guy manning the church organ had to be playing *ahead of the rest of the band for his notes to sync up with what the band was playing. Crazy stuff. And I thought Meshuggah was f*cked. lol All in due time - but I think your mind will be forever blown. Meanwhile, looking forward to your Parallels reaction. Happy Saturday, Tony

[@truthteller6129]

Always thought the production on this tune was too cluttered. Especially Steve constantly riffing and all the layered vocals flooded in delay and reverb. If you watch the video of them in Switzerland working on the rhythm track, it’s awesome. Just rhythm guitar, keys, bass and drums. Really brings out that Chris “Soul Train”groove you mentioned. It’s Chris’s song after all.

[@peterthompson8014]

The organ in parallels was recorded in a cathedral in Montreux, Switzerland.

[@rogerisold]

it is an actual pipe organ!

[@L33Reacts]

That's so awesome dude it sounds 👍

[@davidwatkinson1226]

Yes = Pick up music for 50 plus years🙂👍

[@L33Reacts]

Dude David you aren't kidding bro... they are an instant hit of dopamine LOL

[@bazeye]

Loved the reaction as usual, now you have Tormato, the first two studio albums Yes, and Time and a Word, and the two live albums Yessongs and Yesshows to listen to, and then you will have covered the classic 70's period.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much I appreciate it ☺️ I have soooo many more yes songs to go it's crazy lol. I love them though so we will go through them all

[@mattleppard1964]

Wondrous Stories is literally Jon imagining a conversation with God. It moves me to tears. “It is no lie, I see deeply into the future…” ❤️❤️

[@jhutch888]

Please do Machine Messiah by Yes!

[@puncht37]

There`s a demo version of this song on the remaster. Worth checking out.

[@jerryclark1903]

Awesome, powerful song/music, Parallels!

[@Rowenband]

Hey Lee. I think you should try one of their first two albums next. I would advice do Time and a Word in it's entirety as you did g-for Going For The One. It's an underrated album and Peter Banks on guitar is something else…

[@GES8215]

i heard Parallels and i said i need to play bass, this was the song i first learned to play on bass and started my bass career... what a rocker.

[@L33Reacts]

What a first song to learn! Probably took a while but it was fun as hell once you got it down lol

[@GES8215]

@@L33Reacts it was I did have a cheat code though I used to play cello so it was similar.

[@wendellwiggins3776]

As a staunch fan beginning at 15 from 71, this was the first YES song that didn't instantly appeal to me and my least favorite of the album GFTO. I never got over it's more POP SOUNDING vocal melody & chorus. I think bassist Chris Squire was the main writer and I have felt the same about his later songs with 80s' YES. It's catchy enough for a mainstream PROG listener and ends extremely strong thanks to guitarist Steve Howe. And even though it's praised by many fans, I still tend to avoid or skip it when listening to the album which was something I'd never do previously with a YES album. It was the first time I realized YES were in fact human and not GODS! LOL!!! I was always a bit disappointed when they began using it as a temporary substituted for their usual opening Live track, the GREAT Siberian Khatru.

[@michaelhogan6770]

One of the few songs that Steve plays a Fender Strat.

[@sigil5772]

The *only* keyboard in this whole song is the church organ at Vevey, and it's playing throughout. That's a novelty in itself. The vocals in your right ear when you mentioned them were Steve, same tune as the main bass riff. Steve's done a lot of really virtuoso stuff in his time, but that little electric coda from around 10:25 here in Wonderous Stories remains my absolute favourite of all his Yes guitar work, and I know everything of theirs from almost the very start 🙂

[@Tarkus7]

Parallels is a cool song to introduce friends to Yes.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Lee! Parallels is an underrated song. I love it, as GFTO is a complete masterpiece. Every song on the album has its own magical glory. Enjoy my friend. The journey continues!!🔈🔉🔊😎

[@L33Reacts]

I had a blast with it Jeff:) there might be a wonderful story or two to go along with it... but we'll see. 🙃😂

[@olias056]

@@L33Reacts wonderous stories is an experience all on its own. Hopefully we hear it today, but if not, I'll be waiting for it.

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@L33Reacts 👍😎

[@TigerMtnKing]

YES forever Jeff!!!🤩

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@TigerMtnKing You know it! I'm watching Live at the House of Blues.🎵🎼🎶😎

[@crystal-ice555]

You asked who was on harmony vocals on Parallels. I have a feeling that the isolated lower register vocals on the right is Steve. Chris is up there in the higher register with Jon. Just my guess.

[@L33Reacts]

I think you are right someone else said it was Steve too. They all harmonize so well. They all bring a different key and nail it so well 😌

[@fernandotor3266]

Wonderful😢

[@michaeljozwiak25]

In the past twenty years, Yes has mostly kept the “Parallels” and “Awakening” vibe on their albums. It is almost their own music sub-genre. For some listeners, the songs could be redundant and repetitive.

[@L33Reacts]

So i just had a temporary mind blown mind... what is the consensus on the message of this album? What do you think "going for the one" means? Because paired with the album art and song names im totally seeing the fact that these guys saw the future somehow. Its those skyscrapers that kinda give it away. They look the building they built on top of the world trade centers 😅 ive been there a lot 😂

[@brucehenninger2662]

Wakeman said in an interview that the reason he decided to rejoin Yes for this album is that the feel of the music was summed up in the title. After the massive explorations of "Tales" and "Relayer," this to him felt like more "normal" music that really was "Going for the One." Take that for what it's worth.

[@AlanWeissaltz]

I believe the title has something to do with sports 😅😅

[@joelliebler5690]

Decent song though lacks the emotion which is evident on all the other songs from this excellent album.That was I thought of Parallels. Love Wonderous Stories.

[@mattleppard1964]

Live Awaken? Check out Chris’s 3-necked bass! Jon on harp! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m not sure if there’s a Symphonic version but those gigs are really worth checking out, especially for Gates live fire 🔥

[@SpaceOdditiesLive]

The Yanni song you were looking for is called "Cowboy's Dream" and is the opening song on his 1992 album "Dare To Dream". I'm so glad I tracked it down for you. In return, perhaps you might consider reacting to the song "Heather" by Billy Cobham from his 1974 album "Crosswinds". It features my favorite sax solo of all time, from the late, great Michael Brecker. It would be wonderful to share such an incredible musical moment with everybody. All the best to you, Lee. I always look forward to your reactions and I'm particularly enjoying your current voyage with Yes. It's reminding me of my own experiences when I first listened to the band back in the early seventies. Take care. Andy.

[@L33Reacts]

Unfortunately there is no yanni song called cowboys dream. The first song on dare to dream is once upon a time I believe. I looked it up and I think it was keys to imagination or something like that. Thank you though! 😊

[@SpaceOdditiesLive]

Well that's weird. That info cane from something claiming to be a Yanni discography! Sorry for getting your hopes up Lee!

[@diverdown631]

Just say it's YESterday. The yanni song your thinking of is "Felista" according to chatgpt.

[@nancymjohnson]

Hi Lee! I’m a Patreon fan…have you done Starship Trooper? Or Yours is No Disgrace? Actually any Yes that you haven’t done is great to request. Big Generator is a great album. Title track, or Shoot High Aim Low, Holy Lamb….anything. My request ☮️❤️😎

[@thelyricologist9568]

It IS pipe organ - church organ. 🙂

[@L33Reacts]

Hah that's so fucking cool 😎 Rick is the absolute man. 😆

[@FormulaProg]

Not a bad song on this album. It's a yes top 5.

[@mattleppard1964]

Fun fact: Jon was almost a semi-pro footballer* *”Soccer” 😂