Heart of the Sunrise - Yes [Composers React]

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[@Frankincensedjb123]

I'm a multi-instrumental musician, but when I heard Yes (Yes Album, Close to the Edge, Fragile), I thought of selling my instruments and taking up golf.

[@nancymjohnson]

Please don’t “edit” Yes music. It’s blasphemy!! Instead pause, say how great they are,go back a few seconds and let it continue. ☮️💜

[@frederickpando6962]

I agree. They destroyed the flow of the song. They did not hear the song as it was intended to be heard. I stopped viewing the video at 11:09.

[@daniel22x]

i agree to many cuts

[@kima.4268]

Blasphemous!!!

[@jameskasson8484]

Yes I just stopped listening as well. You don't fast-forward a yes song

[@tonymusolino2369]

@@frederickpando6962 …10:15 …who does that?

[@claudiofernandes9834]

You edited or simply cut the reaction in many spots. Not a good reaction method in my opinion

[@NVprods]

Why did you edit / cut the song? It kills the power and feel of the song.

[@MrMariovelasco31]

Nice reaction guys. This is a good place to start. Yes, best rock band ever in my books!

[@chrismatthews8717]

The edits are somewhat chunky

[@BigMacIain]

Yes is a journey. Start with The Yes Album, then Fragile, then Close To The Edge. Close To The Edge is the high water mark, where their reach finally matched their grasp.

[@davep8221]

Agreed. But IMO, they continue the upward trend through _Relayer_ and peaking with _Going for the One_, especially _Awaken_. But, usually my favorite Yes song is the one I'm current listening to ;-)

[@jayaet]

Chris Squire.....unique sounding bass man. A young girl, who was very keen on me at the time, gave me this album for my 17th birthday in 1972 . I remain eternally grateful to you Judith L. My wife (not the same lady) and I have a secret anchorage for our old sailing boat in Greece (sorry, we will not be posting its location). I named it Roger Dean bay because it's often such a mystical place and somehow Dean's visions and Heart of the Sunrise run almost constantly through my imagination when we're there. Mind blowing stuff!

[@nested_King]

Not gonna work. Either the whole song, or don’t do it. It’s been reacted to dozens of times, and copyright blocking is not an issue with Yes.

[@williamburchell7906]

Why did you cut it? Big mistake.

[@initialreplays9838]

We hope you can find it in your heart to forgive us

[@apataye]

@@initialreplays9838 Yes, WE FORGIVE YOU, man!! (I mean, it´s not like you are guilty of mass murder ¿right?) but ¡¡we just want to KNOW WHY DID YOU DO SUCH A STRANGE STRANGE THING!! (personally, I couldn´t believe that you had done just that. I had to rewind three times to be able to believe that you had erased some of the most interesting parts. Just an opinion, though, ¿ok? DO NOT take it as an insult, please!!

[@hpawebster65]

You guys are talking through some of the best parts

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth. Saw Chris Squire and Yes 36 times.

[@initialreplays9838]

Amazing! I only saw them once in the early 2000s but they were still awesome 🙌 Thanks for watching!

[@jameshannagan7830]

I always thought that without Bruford Yes was never the same and he and Squire together were the best of yes,

[@rwbillings]

@@jameshannagan7830 Love Bill Bruford! Brilliant drummer.

[@mrsouthjersey4956]

14 times here. Loved them live with the Roger Dean inspired, "Crab Nebula", staging, the toned and stripped down, "Going For The One" tour staging, and of course, the multiple tours of "Yes in the round".

[@TheAmazingSpaghetti]

I just saw Jon Anderson (the singer) last night perform with about 15 high school musicians who are in the paul Green School Of Rock. That was what the movie school of rock was based on. It was really cool to see all these teens perform and become fans of Yes/Jon Anderson and get the opportunity to do a mini tour with him. They did Heart of the Sunrise. Yes are going on tour again and have a new album coming out, though Jon anderson isn't with them and Chris squire died about 6 years ago.

[@initialreplays9838]

Love Jon Anderson! It just isn't the same without him and Chris in my opinion.

[@davep8221]

He did a concert with a group called Todmobile. They did what I consider to be the best live performance of _Awaken_ (except for the keyboardist). The thing that really enhanced the performance was the addition of a live choir, and other instrumentation. It's not a full orchestra, just enough to "fill in the gaps" and make it much closer to the album sound. I'm not a fan of full orchestrations in general because they rarely make the orchestra "hard" enough. It's sad, because orchestras can *really* rock. Think of _Mars_. The fight in Rachmaninoff's _Romeo_and_Juliet_, Ravel's ballets, etc. We also saw a solo performance, just him, a bunch of instruments, songs and stories. IMO, he was the heart of Yes.

[@wendellwiggins3776]

Why the editing? This is late 1970 & their first with Wakeman in keys. Seems less comments from the unfamiliar Reactor. Wish he'd given more input rather than him interviewing the one who was already familiar with it. And there are so many more great Prog even less popular or known besides the usual suspects. Genesis is key based BTW. RUSH is not even in the same league. I always hate any association to YES & other great 70s Prog. (just a personal note)

[@davep8221]

Rick tells a funny story about this. They worked on this during his audition (and something else, IIR). Rick didn't drive, so Steve gave him a ride home and said, "pick you up tomorrow?" "OK." Cool job offer. Yes are prog even among prog bands. IMO, it's rock music composed with classical (and other) styles and idea. Songs have multiple sections, with many moods, variations on themes, recapitulation. While they are virtuosos, it is their compositional ability that put them on the top. I think a lot of it may be due to Jon Anderson not being a trained musician, so he didn't know what he should *not* be doing. There are cover & tribute bands that recreate their songs note for note. But none of them can put the notes in the perfect places like they do. ~Music lives in the spaces between the notes~ -- Debussy (paraphrased) "The time between the notes relates the color to the scene." -- Jon Anderson.

[@interstellar618]

Great vid. I've seen them perform this many times. Every time it was a mind-blowing show of just astonishing musicianship. I would urge you guys to listen to the live Yessongs version. Thank you for covering this piece. Its one of my favorites:)

[@michaelhogan6770]

Yes, in there heyday/1970's, was the only band I saw, that was even better live.

[@DR-xm9ck]

I'm sorry it is sacrilege to edit the piece I had to stop it.

[@bettykemp7122]

Just subscribed, I like your style. I look forward to more.

[@initialreplays9838]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

[@Dirgnimai7]

Just to clarify, this version of "Hearts" has been severely edited and shortened. This was obviously done for the sake of this video and its purpose, but I just want to be sure that any newbies are aware, this is not the full version.

[@yes_head]

Interesting video. As you can probably tell by my screen name I'm a bit of a Yes fan. You picked a good place to start with them. In fact, if you never went back to them you've pretty much covered the Yes highlights right there.

[@rofavilla]

Awesome song from a awesome timeless band! About Chris Squire bass tones, he used to put the treble knob up and do a picking technique using both pick and thumb to get some harmonic enhancing. Oh, and some distortion as well, also tremolo sometimes, etc. A genius. Rock in Peace. Kudos to both!

[@IvorPresents]

1973, Alexandria Va. I was Twenty four sitting in my best friends attic, passing the bong and listening to Yes. My friend played bass and introduced me to the group. Got to see them in concert, big stadium show in DC. (with Peter Frampton) Do Firth of Fifth. by Genesis. The other records we listened to. a lot..

[@pandstar]

At about 5:00 it is stated about prog rock bands, "it was the early 2000's and none of them existed anymore". No single statement about the state of prog in the early 2000's could have been further from the the truth. Starting in the mid 90's, and continuing pretty much unabated since, there has been pretty much a steady stream of world class prog bands from all over the world. Anglagard (Sweden) Echolyn (USA) D.F.A. (Italy) Deus ex Machina (Italy) NeBeLNeST (France) Thinking Plague (USA) Univers Zero (Belgium) Miriordor (Montreal) Cabezas de Cera (Mexico) Pain of Salvation (Sweden) I could go on for pages...

[@bateman89]

How can you miss British band IQ from this list ? Started in the 80s and still going strong.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

You obviously have never heard Larks Tongues in Aspic, Starless and Bible Black or Red. Pull your head out of your ass and go listen to King Crimson. This is where the Mellotron was used to it’s potential.

[@pandstar]

@@thomasrichmond2413 Who is this comment aimed at? If it was me, of course I am a huge fan (of all eras) of king Crimson. I was just pointing out to the video creators, that during the time he states that there were no prog bands in the early 2000's, is far from the truth. The fact is, that there is (since the mid 90's) a very creative progressive music scene, with bands that rival the bands of the 70's. Also, why the mention of Mellotron? The Mellotron is not in any way necessary to how progressive a band is.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

@@pandstar sorry, misplaced, was a comment aimed at the presenter who stated Wakeman was by far the the most prolific mellotron user.

[@276parpir]

as great as EVERYTHING is on this it is the DRUMMING that really stands out on this--arguably the best single instance of percussion in rock history.....and, of course, impeccably recorded, again, perhaps, close to incomparably........

[@yeshayahuhomberger2079]

Nice reaction. Yes always the best band for me. I think you don’t need to skip songs that don’t have copyright issues like most yes songs, it breaks the flow. I feel it’s safer to stop and rewind a couple of seconds if you prefer. ELP are my second favorite band. Yes just released a new song with a lot of personnel changes, worth to check up: the ice bridge. From nowadays music my favorite one is an all-girl Japanese band called Band-Maid, check any song, they shine mostly live, maybe their song Domination, official live video, their composition process is very interesting. Take a look. Thx. 👍

[@initialreplays9838]

Thanks for the feedback! We’re still planning things out, but will most likely post the full reactions down the road. Big fan of ELP too :)

[@rayquirk4947]

Lovely to see a first reaction to my favourite band. You have a great journey ahead. Please let the tracks play through fully where possible. To see Wakeman at his best see his Wurm performance in Cuba 2005. There is another Wurm which features Brian May too.

[@roycrosby4941]

If I could best describe Squires bass playing it would be fat and dirty. Utmost respect for that mans talent.

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

Post comment: Look at the 35 th anniversary dvd videos, Songs from Tsongas. Some of the best live Yes, ever recorded.

[@Rowenband]

Why cut parts ? You should leave the song in it's entirity ! Please, for the next videos, don't do that again., it's frustrating. We all come here to listen the song with you, but the whole song !

[@rk41gator]

This is great Bruford and Squires. I can see why Bill and Phil became friends and both played with Brand X. Some of Wakeman's best and more restrained playing. Sublime.

[@jameshannagan7830]

I would love to see you tackle a Radiohead song maybe Paranoid Android or Bloom from the basement maybe even the Daily Mail also from the basement.

[@initialreplays9838]

I’m with you. Weird Fishes and Reckoner are on my list. Thank you for reaching out.

[@NVprods]

The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge are the three albums in order you should do from YES.

[@rogerhennie8939]

And when you have become a diehard Yes fan: Tales from Topographic Oceans!

[@NVprods]

@@rogerhennie8939 Yes, you're right about that. And Relayer... Going For The One, Tormato...

[@IanHillan]

Anything from The Yes Album all the way through Going For the One. Really pretty much anything '71 to '77. As far as how we consumed this, it was exclusively by the album start to finish. And live. And yes they were amazing live. Close to the Edge is an absolute masterpiece, and my all time favorite song, anybody, any time, any genre, is Awaken, the last track on Going For the One.

[@davidmollenhauer7580]

Great format....the childhood listener and the young musician. Wonderful choice for volume one of your show too, a very classy progrock band. You'll get lots of recommendations from music nerds like me, so here's mine: check out the album White Noise by the Canadian band FM. IMO, this is one of the greatest progressive rock albums of all time without a lead guitar. Nash the Slash was one of the best rock violinists....you'll see!

[@bokiphoto]

music all chopped up .... unwatchable, initial replays, only made it 10 minutes in before switching off

[@initialreplays9838]

That's a shame. You seem like a fun guy to have around.

[@kathyedleman633]

I would recommend starting with "The Yes Album " first :)

[@BigMacIain]

They picked up influences from other bands too. That opening of Heart Of The Sunrise takes its cue from 21 Century Schizoid Man, while the start of Close To The Edge owes a lot to Mahavishnu Orchestra.

[@stephenfoy2220]

You guys are editing out the best parts. You have no right to an opinion.

[@douglaskford]

I agree this is a good place to start, but I'd choose next, "Close to the Edge" and then "Awakening". Both are the most extreme and yet will lay a good "Yes" foundation. Most that I've heard listen to "Close to the Edge" or Awaken, are most impacted by the depth that Yes can inspire. Most say they will never listen to music the same after those listenings; plus I believe Wakeman is in the band during those songs. Wakeman definitely inspired. Jon Anderson's voice was used more like an instrument. Of course the deep lyrics were thought provoking, but his voice was used more like an instrument. Also, my understanding is some of the songs were created and then learned after for touring . Created meaning, the sections were cut into tape strips and then pieced together; Close to the Edge was almost thrown away by the cleaning lady during a late night session. I saw Yes live in Lakeland, Florida during the Fragile LP release.

[@JJ8KK]

I would suggest that he check out *Starship Trooper* & *Yours Is No Disgrace* before *Roundabout* & *South Side Of The Sky.* Think about it...

[@michaelhogan6770]

Perhaps it was influenced by KC's 21st Century SM jam

[@BigMacIain]

There was nothing minimalist abut Yes. They didn't subscribe to the notion that less is more. Yes would throw in everything but the kitchen sink; then they'd throw in the kitchen sink too, for good measure.

[@initialreplays9838]

As I said, they were always willing to explore several ideas (often all at once). That's one of the things that made them great. However, they did have an incredible ability to pull back and rely just on strong melodies, like the "Soon" section of Gate of Delirium for example. They excelled at both. :)

[@BigMacIain]

Agreed. Maybe I'm getting my terms wrong but minimalism makes me think of Steve Reich or Phillip Glass. That's where my comment was coming from. Having said that, I'm a fan of the Kitchen Sink school. :-)

[@Jack-D-Ripper]

I do not like that way that you hacked out chunks of the song; wrecked the reaction for me.

[@garryokeefe1605]

Really need not to edit the music, so much is being missed out including lyrics, its one of their masterpices and deserves to be heard i its entireity like any react track.

[@backofthecup1]

Any video that edits Yes gets an immediate thumbs down.

[@peterkennedy59]

You need to listen to King Crimson

[@claudioas]

try start the react earlier next time

[@bigmetal...6877]

What the.. where's the verse.. many things missing.. lol o'well...

[@chrisstabile3243]

I know people gave you grief for editing the music (which i understand - people want to go on the journey of discovery with you) but here's another friendly tip: comments here and there are cool, but you might want to refrain from lengthy commentary while the other person is listening. Many unique little passages were talked over. Otherwise, good stuff - Yes is the bees knees.

[@tjsound1258]

Why did you cut the song up so many times? I had to stop listening …

[@martymead]

Please check out Porcupine Tree. Steven Wilson is the new genius for new "Prog Rock"

[@mattnewman2524]

I ended up stopping this video about a third of the way through. You kept chopping bits out of the song. Really annoying.

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

Gentleman, it is wonderful of you to be critiquing Yes music, but to chop up the song, you disrupted the songs continuity, the musical timing flow of this great band. You do yourself a great disservice and your listeners. Is it youtube or did you edit for time compression based on your critique. I see the URL to listen fully, but I would prefer a live critique versus post. Great song selection guys!

[@garinwebb]

Composers listening to an abridged version?! Not cool. Lost all credibility with me.

[@rk41gator]

WHERE are the pipe organ segments? Really? You call this a listen. Why bother? You skipped some of the best music on this track. I was thinking of subscribing but now I wonder how you will butcher early Genesis. Count me out. Ridiculous.

[@jareczek1980]

oh, again, the best rock drummer is invisible. Master for Phil Collins and Neil Pert. Why mention it?