Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks "Close to the Edge"

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Perform "Yes" Classic song, Close To The Edge, at Family Arena in St Charles Missouri.
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[@jaspergillgannon4991]

This is a spinoff of Yes that is absolutely worth seeing live! You get the wonderful voice of Mr. Anderson paired with excellent musicians who accurately recreate the tones of Yes.

[@jimmansi9046]

I agree as I was lucky enough to see them on April 29 in a 1000 seat arena, it truly was an incredible show. It’s far exceeded my expectations. Can’t stop thinking about it!

[@rayhart777]

I would love to see this live rather than the current "Yes" lineup. Compare this version with the current Yes playing the same song, and this blows them away. Plus this group actually has an original Yes member who is the soul of Yes .

[@lindazee]

I completely agree that this is worth seeing, which I did in April last year, and I am fortunate to be seeing again next week. For me, though, as Jon Anderson is an original, founding member of YES, and he is YES personified with all that YES represents, I would hardly ever call this a YES spinoff. The "official " aspect of calling it YES, at this point, is irrelevant. Steve Howe has use of the name, but that version of YES, now that Chris and Alan are gone, is not more authentic or valid, in my opinion, than Jon's work with the Band Geeks.

[@melissacullison6841]

Jon Anderson is 78 and he hits notes that this olde soprano can't I'm 25 years younger. He recovered from 3 months in the hospital to come back and be amazing - that's a HARD ROAD BACK as a mature dude. He's freakin awesome. LOVE seeing our group in the audience - Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!

[@nelsonbriles3571]

He's 78?!

[@67JLBlues19]

Holy crap, I was expecting Jon to struggle, but he sounds in great vocal shape. The band is fantastic too.

[@troyturton8197]

This must have been a total TRIP for the Band Geeks guys. To actually perform with Jon Anderson from Yes, as his backing band? They have worked so hard for years to come about as close to perfecting the entire Close to the Edge album as possible. Using a female singer in place of Jon, because seriously? Not many males ( except maybe Geddy Lee from Rush ) Could hit them as well. But Damn there's Jon at HOW OLD? Still also coming as "close to the edge" of nailing them all as well? Must have been great for all of them. And I'm glad the audience reacted as I know I would to this performance. As well as I did listening to the Band Geeks version of this as well. WELL DESERVED GUYS!

[@jonlee7269]

I really hope there will be some quality live recordings of this band - very tight performance

[@tombagshaw2311]

Jon sounds wonderful…

[@WintersWar]

Jon is like the only singer from that era who belongs up there performing. Why? because he sounds like the same guy from 40 years ago. Unlike the long list of old rockers getting up there croaking out their material. Jon is nailing it. 100%

[@marvinlewis5591]

Easily the best rock vocalist ever. The man is phenominal. .

[@smithpm81]

still an outstanding peice of music 51 years later

[@cpguitars1]

My wife and I traveled from Memphis to St. Charles and this concert exceeded my expectations. The Band Geeks are awesome musicians and Jon was in excellent voice that night. I hope that he continues the partnership with them.

[@JOEB955]

The family center? I was there! GofD was my fav!

[@marklunn515]

I was there I concur . what a great show. Fourth row dead center.

[@rodneyhaanpaa81]

I was there. What a great show. Thank you Jon Anderson and the band!!

[@stevenkelly3417]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. JA voice as clear and powerful as every. Geeks more Yes than current Yes❤❤❤❤

[@jimerhard3483]

You are very welcome, sir...

[@angush4470]

Jon's voice sounds amazing, all these years later. Tight performance from the band, too.

[@donwershba2319]

Amazing musicians

[@marshallross3373]

Sounds awesome. This proves the theory that it takes 2 very competent keyboardists to pull off Wakeman's job.

[@AndyAction]

They’re performing all the overdubs from the recording, which is impossible for any one keyboardist - even Wakeman - in a live context.

[@troyturton8197]

@@AndyAction PS, the woman vocalist is/has been pretty damn good herself. If you ask me. Geddy Lee might be the only male, who could cover Jon. lol

[@nickmariotti4241]

@@troyturton8197 She has a name. Ann Marie Nacchio. She phenomenal.

[@StevenPK60]

I love what Jon and the Band Geeks are doing. Too notch work. But, it's interesting that it takes 2 guys to replace Rick.

[@ioneliosif648]

Rick it is unique in Yes and that is the reason, he cannot be replaced

[@tommyd1871]

Jon requested the two because he wanted to be more orchestral. Chris and.Rob are both amazing . Either one of them.could have played Wakeman 's part.

[@tulipjack]

Strange how the best sounding Yes music. Doesn't come from Yes. Just a pity that no uk planned.

[@bndeyo]

Yes official only has one member from the classic lineup. This band has the same number, and they're mostly better players. Chris Clark plays circles around Geoff Downes, and much as I love Steve Howe, and owe him for giving me so many great guitar parts to try and learn; he's not all he once was.

[@PHDWhom]

@@bndeyoand their singer is awful. The music? Bland and sterile, no soul. Jon is needed for Yes music. Jon Anderson that is.

[@jerrynappi7075]

I do not understand why Chris Clark does not to the solo at about 13.40. He does it note for note to Rick Wakeman's solo. You do not need a second keyboard player. He is by far more then capable to do the entire concert alone. Other then that it is the best Yes music I have ever saw besides when they were as a group. I saw them over 100 times. I can tell you from experience this is the best you will see with The Band Geeks and Chris Clark

[@smithpm81]

GREAT VOICE STILL

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Still Amazingly Sounds As He Did In 1972...

[@ggaggagga4]

Incredible, isn't it? He must have lived a healthy life style.

[@beachlifebestlife]

i saw YES live in 1973 always loved The Yes Album , Close To The Edge and Fragile..... this rendition is very nicely done ....bravo folks

[@superfuzzymomma]

A better Yes, no doubt..incredible!

[@theislandtrust]

Jon’s voice was super-strong! AMAZING

[@tommyd1871]

The reason that there are 2 keyboard players is Jon asked for it so it sounded a bit more orchestral. That came from Richie himself.

[@DetrimentalDerivation]

The deep bass synthwork by the guy on the left (edit: Rob Kipp) was _phenomenal_ . Adds a whole 'nother texture to the highs and lows.

[@jerrynappi7075]

To bad it took away from a genius keyboard / pianist Chris Clark. He is more then capable to do anything Jon wanted

[@DetrimentalDerivation]

@@jerrynappi7075 Personally speaking, my eyes were often on Chris Clark for his amazing playing, and I totally understand why you'd consider that taking away. If the current band is said to have a Wakeman, he would it be it no doubt. For me though, Chis Clark and Robert Kipp actually complement each other well due to Clark's playing being a constant through the registers while Kipp is more of a sweetener/intensifier at higher and lower registers. Like really, do you see any sense of slight between the two at 12:50 onward, when Kipp gets really into it? Standing down in the ground floor (visible in the first few seconds), that both sounded and felt amazing, and they both seem very pleased. I could readily be wrong, just not seeing it.

[@troyturton8197]

I wondered about that too, since I check back in now on the Band Geeks,. since the first time I heard them covering YES, around 5 or more years back. I was like Ok, there are 2 keyboard players, WHY? lol. I'd also love if the woman who sang as Jon? Could come out and sing a song or 2 with him. Because she did really well covering him.

[@troyturton8197]

@@DetrimentalDerivation ahh, so I was right again, he is more the Synth guy, freeing up the other keyboard player, who did well trying to be both. I was like, why is there a 2nd keyboard player? The other one covered it all quite well. - Band Geeks doing the entire Close to the Edge album. Probably how they got the gig after years of playing YES! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqStfKuKed-UbJI

[@russstewart1800]

And here I am 50 plus years later still listening and loving

[@ggaggagga4]

His voice is still amazing. What memories...

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

better than the Steve Howe tribute band.

[@twinsmm1]

by far. you want faithful recreation, here it is. going to see them jun3/2024 rochester.

[@twinsmm1]

no disrespect to steve. but his playing is so tired.

[@twinsmm1]

Nice size venue. Saw them in Collingswood NJ (S Jersey, Philly area). Awesome show!

[@locotuss]

Was a great concert

[@starsandnobodys]

Get down Christoper Clark! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🏆🏆🏆❤️💯

[@christopherclark279]

Thank you 🐶🎵🙏🏻

[@jameslauth544]

Fantastic!! Jon Anderson is amazing......but I really miss Chris Squire.😌

[@alessandrofrontero2842]

Absolutely fantastic and great job of the rithmic base

[@artyes4298]

Супер я рад за вас

[@dougshort7621]

Whata great artist jon is 100%

[@stevedotwood]

Affirmative!

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

Taste the fruit of man?

[@fernandotor3266]

Organ organ solo😒😏

[@paulkelly4530]

Fantastic. Shook hands with Jon at Glasgow gig. Before that we were all dancing to I’ve Seen All Good People 💃🏽🕺

[@troyturton8197]

Since I couldn't see very well, and with the bass player & Guitarist as well? Both having shaven heads? I believe the bass player is the one who put the band together. He is Richie Castellano of Blue Oyster Cult fame. I really never knew who was in Blue Oyster Cult, but knew I loved them. lol. But in Blue Oyster Cult, he played Rhythm Guitar and Keyboards and sang back up. In Band Geeks, he played lead and bass guitar as well. I guess depending on what song was being done. He often had a bass & guitar around his neck so. He has a channel on here, with the Band Geeks, as I think the channel is named. BUT, here is the link to their entire Cover of Close To the Edge, with the woman vocalist - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqStfKuKed-UbJI

[@CaptainBakerJason]

Richie joined BÖC (on stage, as he was an audio engineer earlier) in 2004 if memory serves as the bassist. After the late, great guitarist and keyboard master Allen Lanier retired for health reasons, Richie was asked if he would like to take on the 2nd guitar and keyboard role for BÖC, this was 2006, I believe. Interestingly, the drummer, Andy Ascolese, a friend of Richie and Andy Graziano the guitarist (here) since high school, holds the distinction of subbing for four of the five instrument players in BÖC. Andy filled in on drums, keys, bass, and 2nd guitar … every position save lead guitar. Just a versatile talent who has toured with Todd Rundgren, Utopia & Meat Loaf among others. Richie and both Andy A. & Andy G. early in their college days formed Progeny, out of their shared love of Prog. Their originals from that time in the late 90s still hold up well and of course they have only gotten better since. It is a thrill for the Band Geeks to play the music they grew up living with the legendary Jon Anderson. Bet they could never imagined this would happen, but just like they - we too are the winners for this being made a reality. 🎸

[@tommyd1871]

Jon, Richie, Andy A, Andy G, Rob and Chris. Nothing else needs to be said.

[@pieterplatteeuw350]

Just see Richie perform complete solo of Bohemian Rhapsody. Incredibly musician!

[@fernandotor3266]

Great.. pipe organ sound must be improved

[@nrg16108]

Cant carry a real pipe organ on tour.

[@MrJazzharmonie1]

LOVE IT !

[@michaelvonjohnson5068]

another yes cover band?? Ugh, stop this nonsense jon and get back onstage with rick and steve before its too late

[@stevedriver1376]

I couldnt agree more. People gp to see Yes to see/hear Rick and Steve play as well as Jon's vocals. These musicians are competent but they could be anyone.

[@clint9040]

They still need something more, the nuances in tempos are not there..yet 🤞

[@deegee6046]

That's a good point doesn't have the energy I think the sound is tired

[@troyturton8197]

as far as I know, the 2nd keyboardist, the one behind the guitarist? Is new. Never saw him playing with the band at their website. His sound is more an Synthesizer type, then the other keyboardist, who I do know from this band. Here are the band geeks with their full version of Close to the Edge. Maybe the drummer might have been off a bit since it seems he is using a full sized drum kit. When you'll see the kit he uses in the band geek studio. A Roto Tom like drum set,. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqStfKuKed-UbJI

[@langobard5546]

Even Geeks can screw up😮 11.58 and next few seconds are fucked up by keyboard players. They are not in the same tempo until they change the major chord.

[@jimerhard3483]

Maybe you should go listen to the "Yessongs" album and see that even Rick Wakeman played it this exact way It is supposed to be off tempo..

[@jacobpullen6949]

@@jimerhard3483Rick Wakeman is still alive bro

[@jimerhard3483]

@@jacobpullen6949 I was not aware. But you are correct. My bad. Comment edited. Thanks for the heads up.

[@1adneumann]

@@jimerhard3483 Don't except Geoff Downes to approach anythingn near the complexity of whats happeningn here.....Why did Howe bring him on board anyway..ASIA-ITIS?

[@1adneumann]

forgot smiley face emoji.