Jon Anderson & Todmobile- Awaken LIVE 2013 (REACTION//DISCUSSION)

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Song Link: • "Awaken" - Jon Anderso...

[@michaelperry4308]

Can you imagine how the performers felt having done a performance like that with such a great singer, I bet they were flying for days.

[@canadianstudmuffin]

No singer sings with more love in his heart than Jon Anderson.

[@dougmcauliffe2253]

Well, I gotta say, I didn't expect to just transcend into the stratosphere and out of this plane of existence while watching a JustJP video, but here I am. That performance blew the roof off my house.

[@JustJP]

Its an astronomical performance! :D

[@dalebaker9109]

There’s no words for anything as brilliant as this.

[@BruceS1111]

16:20-- that crescendo so majestic. Yes, I feel something quite spiritual.

[@TheReaperMan275]

"Awaken" is more than a song. I would liken it more a religious experience. If Heaven had a song that greeted souls as they entered the pearly gates, it would be "Awaken". This is Yes' greatest achievement.

[@THXx1138]

Absolutely! Agreed!

[@billhawkins1236]

I have tears in my eyes 😭 When God hears this kind of performance he says to himself, "This what I expected of you"🤠

[@JustJP]

Lol!🙏

[@donaldbass6737]

Nice! Agree!

[@aprilstewart5929]

When God hears this kind of performance, He says "I'll never be as good as Jon Anderson."

[@Magnetron33]

@@aprilstewart5929 Or I think I sound pretty good coming through Jon Anderson

[@8591bobby]

Bro...I FEEL you on that. It's like..."yeah...come on up here" this is what I expected of you.

[@eidurarnarsson]

This is a lovely memory of a very special night. Greetings, Eidur (Todmobile's bass player)

[@JustJP]

Oh awesome! Ty so much for watching!

[@threespines]

For me, your performance, Eidur, made ALL the difference 💪 🙏 I'm grateful to have an opportunity to thank you now, because as a long term Yes fan I have watched this video incessantly. I loved the way Jon made a point of acknowledging you at the end. I mean this as an absolute compliment, but I think Chris would have been very happy for you to have played here.

[@drimblewedge2789]

Even Jon was overwhelmed by the performance. Watch him at the conclusion of the song. He’s completely blown away.

[@guidenredhawk]

This might be how he envisioned it to be! Truly a magical once-in-a-lifetime moment for everyone! Performers and spectators alike! I think Todmobile, the orchestra, and Jon Anderson made Awaken even better than Yes ever performed (IMO).

[@jeffschielka7845]

This is PHENOMENAL!!!

[@rodneygriffin7666]

I've loved this song since 1977. Trust me, the feeling never goes away.

[@Tolemac7]

Yes indeed. Same here.

[@steviebee2559]

True, it doesn't ever go away. I saw Yes in 2003. And 'Awaken' was the highlight. To be in their presence for this song, is an unforgettable lifetime experience. The sound enveloped you completely. My heart was in awe. Goosebumps, Justin? How about whole-body tingles!

[@Magnetron33]

It never gets old and I am so glad. It hits me in an emotional place where nothing else touches. I cry every time. Bought it the day it came out saw it live several times at least 10 anyway. Never loses it's power. They were the greatest rock orchestra there ever was.

[@your_local_dummy4137]

You are right. JP never needs to worry that he will wear out this song. And so many Yes songs also remain so fresh, uplifting and current even after 50 years. And to me many get better.

[@hvollesen]

Me too. This is a true masterpiece. And when I heard the performance by Jon and Todmobile it was like meeting a friend I had lost contact with for all too many years ❤

[@yesman2755]

The song itself and this particular performance can never be equalled. It’s a once in a lifetime thing that I reckon stunned Jon Anderson and Todmobile just as much as it’s floored everyone else who appreciates great music.

[@andyrowlands50029]

Yes were the Gods of Prog Rock. It was great to see Jon Anderson back on top form here, and this is by far the best version of Awaken I've ever seen. Younger people will never understand how awesome this music is.

[@markmaxwell1013]

A perfect example of why it is not a good idea for other singers to try to to imitate Jon Anderson. Some vocalists cannot be imitated! These live videos are a nice touch. Thanks!

[@richierich398]

So sad that yes replaced Jon. He recently said in the interview with Wrif in Detroit that he would love to get the band back together but doesn’t look like that’s gonna happen.

[@gulgian]

The only reasonable replacement is a female soprano. A male singer with Jon's registry is born once per century.

[@kfleetwood9318]

@@richierich398 You may remember that there are two Yes bands, one of them with Jon Anderson. Not sure if they will tour again however, but I enjoy both bands.

[@davidperry7128]

@@gulgian A soprano is too high, Jon is an alto with some overlap into tenor perhaps. I went to a concert by a male soprano a couple of years ago, much higher than Jon.

[@your_local_dummy4137]

It's not just the pitch of his voice but also the fantastic control he can jump octaves within one line and can stress the parts he wants. As Jon said it his his musical instrument. For example in Gates in the first section he makes his voice sound like a propaganda unit for a war machine but later in Soon he sings like and angel. Not many can do that. Yes are not the same without Jon.

[@Panoptese19]

Thank you Justin. Jon is living his dream of Yes becoming bigger than the original band or any individual member. The Spirit of the music living through newer younger musicians is what he aspires to. I felt it.

[@robertwells3867]

Hi jp....as a huge yes fan I've heard hundreds of live recording of the band.....when this came out I was stunned at just how they nailed it totally... toadmobile just killed it. Check out steve hackett also..they did a show with him too

[@bjwnashe5589]

Perfection. I must have watched this performance more than fifty times. It never gets old. How is Jon still able to hit those high notes?

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Jon in the morning,cut & bale hay in afternoon. arrive home,turn on computer,and AWAKEN! Nice way to bookend the day! Thanks Justin seeing your enjoyment of a Masterpiece, makes my night! Peace.

[@jacksonbrawn6638]

Listening over again! :)

[@IllumeEltanin]

Oh yes! w00t! So glad you did the studio version first. But this is my favorite live version of Awaken.

[@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599]

A song so good that even the reaction video is uplifting. Magnificent on all fronts.

[@JustJP]

😁

[@robertsnare1411]

I first saw this rendition a few years back. ‘Jaw dropping’ doesn’t do it justice! I was so impressed I sought out an Icelandic online retailer and bought the combined DVD & CD. It’s a prized possession, the whole concert is simply wonderful.

[@andrewbailey9124]

Justin... truly wonderful. Have you seen Todmobile's concert on you KZbin with Steve Hackett which includes fabulous version of Supper's Ready ?

[@RbOlUeGuE]

And Moonlit Knight too !

[@JustJP]

Ypu, I've seen that one too :D Maybe I'll do it here one day

[@Paddyjack]

I was about to mention that, you beat me to it :)

[@masterofparsnips5327]

I live about 3 miles from where Jon was born and lived as a young man ... I can still hear his local, Lancashire accent.

[@BackLooking]

I´ve seen this clip many times already. I´m happy you´ve brought it up. Yeah...it works. The chills, even some tears. It´s a monumental piece of music. Awaken is one of the very best Yes songs ever.

[@stephanediane9577]

A great performance... I loved, i love and i’ll love this perfomance all of the time. Thank you Justin ! Thank you Todmobil ! Thank you Jon Anderson and Yes

[@TeeKJay]

Got me again, Justin. Anderson's voice is as pure and clean as it was when I first heard it 50 (!) years ago, and his stage presence is like a wave breaking on a beach. Starts out subtle and by the time it crests, you're carried away to a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video. Peace.

[@crystalblu9408]

I went to Iceland in 2019 before Covid-19...what a magical place to play such a magical piece,,,,,,,,,,,, my favorite song about reality, existence and the beauty of the Universe!! Well done JP!

[@JustJP]

Thats awesome! What was your favorite part of the trip/Iceland?

[@jaybird4093]

I’m getting chills watching you get chills. 🥶 Thanks for letting us watch with you! Such a great song and performance!

[@JustJP]

🥶😅

[@MissAstorDancer]

I've been addicted to Yes since 1972, and TRUST ME, the "feeling" does not go away. I think that is some kind of miracle of life, for those of us that feel it this strongly. I tend to default to "Close to the Edge" as my favorite Yes song - until I listen to "Awaken" again! It really is a CLOSE tie! This is a a stunning performance, without a doubt, and might be one of, if not THE best vocal performances by Jon - ever. Despite having some criticisms for this performance, I give it 5 out of 5 stars, just for the nearly perfect musicianship! As for your reaction? TEN stars! You brought me to tears - AGAIN!!!! I was so INTO your enthusiastic and emotional reactions and your facial expressions and body language, and all your comments! Blessings!

[@JustJP]

Thank you MissAstor!!

[@gpg9516]

The expanded Rhino records cd of Close to the Edge rarely leaves my disc player at home. I have the same CD in my car as well. I do enjoy a couple of favorite Christmas music CDs at the holidays and occasionally some classical music or Gregorian chant. Otherwise Close to the Edge is my go-to for daily listening. I’ve never grown tired of it after more than 50 years of listening.

[@alejandrok2891]

I see you since your first reaction with Yes. It´s really amazing the way your spirit ( as the same as the all of us) is get shocked by their music. Let me tell you something, for the rest of your life you´ll be accompanied and you´ll never be alone with that feeling. Remember what I say to you, many years from now you´ll find yourself still hearing at this music. Thank you very much for you reaction

[@kuhnhan]

I've never seen this before. It's wonderful, thank you so much. Stairway to Heaven is classic, but I believe "Awaken" transcends it in that it is a journey from the material world to a spiritual existence.

[@JustJP]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@kuhnhan]

@@JustJP I checked out the video you recommended by Dikajee. She makes me think of a cross between Kate Bush and Fiona Apple. Nice video, haunting atmosphere and instrumentals. Thank you. Have you heard of Laszlo Buring? He makes videos like Stairway to Heaven guitar solo if done by Dire Straits. One of his videos is if the theme from "Friends" was done by Dire Straits. It's well done, but kind of funny at the same time. He's got Mark Knopfler's guitar sound down pat.

[@danielhamm4146]

Hey Justin, just watched your "Awaken" with Jon Anderson and Todmobile. What a fantastic version of one of the best songs ever! I didn't know it existed. Thank you so much and I'm right there with you on the many spiritual journeys with Yes.

[@JustJP]

Ty so much Daniel! Its a special song

[@davidyoung7418]

I feel it too! This is a wonderful version of this song. He was well on the road to recovery at that stage and by the time I saw him during the ARW tour, miraculously his voice seemed fully restored. Jon and Chris are my musical heroes. It must have 1986/87 that I was swept off my feet and they have been my constant companions ever since. I honestly thing you'll love Jon's latest solo album, "1000 Hands". Well, It's coming up for half nine in the evening here in blighty and I have a bottle of brandy and I feel a full on evening with Jon Anderson coming on...enjoy yours.

[@JustJP]

Have a great evening! :D

[@latheofheaven1017]

I'd encourage everyone to listen to the original You Tube video of this - on headphones, and making sure you've got any audio compression in your soundcard turned OFF. Your ears and your heart will thank you. Watching your reaction is so much like my own on this JP. This version has so much dynamics and power, and the Todmobile Orchestra performs so beautifully, I often find myself laughing with joy listening to it. A seemingly impossible endless crescendo in some places, topped off with glorious singing from Anderson himself. He would have been 68, I think, at the time of this show, and his voice is as good as it has ever been.

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

100 years from now people will look back at this and simply marvel over the music of Yes! The same way that Classical music (Bach and Beethoven etc) lives on for all eternity! How fortunate we are to be able to enjoy it now!!

[@78yestor93]

So true, I was so fortunate to see this played live back in ‘77 and I am even more fortunate that everyone today can share the enjoyment of the greatest music since the original classics of i.e. Beethoven and Mozart etc.

[@kennethbenson2931]

I may have commented this on the other video, but I got to see the Yes Union tour in Munich in 1990. I was front row, just spitting distance from Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman. They played this song. Still brings the chills and tears. Thank you.

[@rpm412]

I always have tears in my eyes by the time this thing's done...

[@steeleye2112]

Whether this is THE best version is I suppose always debatable but it's unarguably one of the best. Amazed how well Jon's voice has remained so perfect.

[@yes_head]

It doesn't hurt that he's got a lot of vocal reinforcement from other singers to beef up the parts where his voice is a bit weaker, but yeah -- this definitely put to rest any notions that Jon couldn't deliver as a singer after getting booted from Yes.

[@marklockey4434]

I loved your reaction at 16.21...you get it...a sublime, magnificent creative piece of art performed live - just magical !

[@thetom73]

This is beautiful Very very very close to the original It has this extra mood, the orchestra, the choir, that I can fall in love again with this epic masterpiece of music Thank you for this 👍🏼

[@glenndespres5317]

As Yes songs go, this is the pinnacle. This is a fantastic version but I feel so blessed to have witnessed this performed with Mr. Steve Howe, Mr. Chris Squire, and Mr. Rick Wakeman (sorry… no one can hold a candle to Wakemans masterful keyboards on this song) supporting the stellar and unique voice of Mr. Jon Anderson. Quite sure I left my body. Whenever I need to reconnect with Spirit, this song does it without fail. I see it does something similar for you too Justin. The choir….. the choir…. We Have Heaven! Thank you for bringing this to your channel and for being with me in how you feel about MY favorite song in the world.

[@Yanxnix]

JP you are awesome! Thank you so much for continuing your Yes reactions. I can’t get enough of your very intelligent reactions!

[@mirojr6854]

What can we say about such a presentation, simply wonderful, without words.

[@maraboo72]

It is 44 years I bought "Going For The One". I saw Yes perform it on that tour (with Donovan opening for them btw). I don't know how often I heard this song through the years. But it almost never fails to catch me. And it still sends shivers. Because All is left for me, all is left for me , all is left for me since then. I am sure I am not the only one. So I think there is a good chance that this masterpiece will never bore you, too. no matter how often you hear it.

[@dylanbrown5414]

10th anniversary tour. I have the BBC recording of the concert I was at at Wembley, London.

[@tonyanderton3521]

Thanks, JP, that was wonderful. I'm convinced that this song is a masterpiece and I agree that this performance takes it to a new level. You're right - you have to feel it.

[@Hoganwantabe]

Of all the versions I’ve listened to of AWAKEN, I love this the most! This IS PERFECTION! EVERYTHING flows beautifully, and with such purpose. All the musicians, and choir contribute to its perfection. By far, my favorite performance, perhaps of any song I know. I truly love this. Thank you for sharing!

[@JustJP]

Thank you Hogan, its absolutely lovely

[@keithrichman6918]

I’ve seen this so many times and it’s amazing to share your reaction to this beautiful rendition of this classic masterpiece!

[@RhysAZ2024]

This song is so moving. Jon & Todmobile did such a beautiful job with this song.

[@andrewwelsh4968]

Wonderful. I've listened to this many times and it only gets better, everytime.

[@profe12345]

An amazing luxury version!!!! thanks Jon for more than 50 years of magic music!!!!

[@TigerMtnKing]

That feeling will never go away. It just gets better.

[@Mantikus1]

Wonderful performance in Iceland indeed. Timeless. I've been treating myself to this version som many times. Not possible to grow tired from it! Great choice!

[@jamieyoung9392]

It was great to watch you riding the emotional rollercoaster! The first time I saw this performance I thought I was going to start sobbing. It is sublime.

[@Johnnywr]

Your reactions were a joy to watch, Justin. Watching this again along with you, I was exactly the same 😮🙂

[@capecyn]

Another spiritual/religious experience with you Justin. Wow. Speechless. Jon's voice after 44 years (at the point the vid was done) is flawless and chill inducing. Fantastic band and orchestra. Thank you, thank you.

[@matthewblack7206]

It is quite simply; one of the greatest songs written and performed by human beings, EVER...

[@frazbo11]

i totally love this version of the song, so glad to finally see people reacting to it!

[@tomfabozzi6309]

I have loved this song for over 40 years, since I first heard it as a child. Saw them perform this once, but not with an orchestra. This is the best version of it I've heard

[@andyparnham7542]

Great reaction Justin, I’ve been watching your channel since the start and I kept asking for you to watch Awaken as it’s my fave Yes song, after you finally did it I suggested that you should watch the Todmobile Live version, and you replied that you already had! The song never ceases to give me chills. I think the most impressive thing in that video is John’s voice, he was about to turn 70 and his voice was almost as good as when he was in his twenties. Most rock singers’ voices have deteriorated by the time they get to that age. Cheers JP! 😁

[@JustJP]

🍻

[@azurearraymusic]

Awaken is one of my absolute FAVORITE songs in the world! I loved how shining your face is while listening

[@leashacarey9106]

I got to see Awaken performed when the band members all got together for around the world in 80 dates…just imagine Bruford/White, Kaye/Wakeman, Howe/Rabin, Squire and Anderson performing this in the round and being front row. It’s a memory I will cherish my entire life.

[@CFDFirepup]

Leasha Carey that version is well captured in the San Francisco 8-8-91 live video. It's a dry audio mix and really shows the talent of the "80 dates" or "U(O)nion" tour musicians. I always get tears when at the crescendo near the end Jon clasps his hands over his head.

[@capecyn]

Pure magnificence! Watching this in May 2022 (again). Your reaction makes it even more special - thank you!!

[@JustJP]

Aw thank you! :D

[@johnnytheb26]

I've never heard of Todmobile..that was amazing. Any Jon Anderson fans should also check out his interview with Rick Beato, which is very entertaining, he's very amusing. Great vid JP.

[@colinmaynard2879]

Still waiting on a part 2 of that

[@jimrogers4655]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever… would have loved to have been there. A powerful performance of one the greatest songs of all time.. Yes’ best song in my opinion. Every musician and singer on the stage just nailed it. Jon’s vocals were just ridiculous, it almost sounded like the studio version. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@nancymjohnson]

This brings tears to my eyes, it is so beautiful. Every time I hear it. One of the most beautiful pieces ever written, if not the best! TY

[@Vader1138]

Well done to all of the musicians. Greatest song ever written. Pretty sure I've commented before that I got to see Yes do Awaken in 2004 at Red Rocks Amphitheater on the 35th anniv. tour. At the time was the classic line up of Jon, Chris, Steve, Rick and Alan. Even then felt blessed to hear it in concert. It moved me so much I had to stand and absorb the music and let it flow around and through me. Now I cherish the experience as something special that will never in that way be again.

[@anthonyblakely399]

I have seen YES 4 times and they played this song in two of the concert I have gone to.........Excellent!!!! And... this song and Close To the Edge always makes the audience cry!!!! I cried in all 4 concert because as one reactor call this type of music "Heaven Music." Hahahaha....lol....hahaha................Because It is "Heavenly." Really glad to see you fall in Love with YES again!!!!!! :D

[@progrock21]

And I keep coming back to this reaction to share this magical performance with you Justin. I’ve seen it live with Yes and ARW and it gets me every time. I got so emotional when ARW played it live on their tour as I never thought I’d hear Jon sing it live again. This version has a life of its own with those haunting backing vocals and shouts out to the guitarist and keyboard player too. It’s transcendental.

[@kfleetwood9318]

This is the definitive LIVE version of this masterpiece composition. Happy to see it on this channel.

[@donaldpruitt6787]

Thank you for checking this out I’ve watched at least 20 times as it I believe is most likely how they heard this in their heads the absolute grandness of the piece the dynamics and the reaching higher of the orchestra and choir .... I think I made this suggestion to you after your response to the original great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️💯☮️

[@guylebo9714]

Phenomenal version by Todmobile of a Yes masterpiece! Jon is in top form! Excellent review! Couldn't agree with you more!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Over the years, a lot of artists lose dynamic or range in their voice, not Jon. Sounds as good now as he did years ago. Simply spectacular, and a fan blessing

[@freddiebarber4972]

Bravo! Bravo! Justin...my heart feels heavy that you've never seen this performed live in person. Those of us who have seen Awaken performed live should feel totally blessed that we had the opportunity. Memory note: my sister and I went to a show in 1999 where Yes was playing at the Oakdale Theater in Connecticut. After they finished playing Awaken, Jon with emotional cracking in his voice said to the crowd, "We just nailed it!!" It was enough to make you tear up...realizing you just witnessed something amazing. Very much like the performance seen here with TodMobile.

[@benjaminsanabria6021]

Yes, loved what you said, it's so beautiful that it would bring life to the dead👍🙏

[@jc296x]

What a feeling Todmobile probably felt having Jon singing with them...and what a feeling he must have felt with that kind of backing music. Wow. As far as live concert videos of songs only this video and Peter Gabriel "In Your Eyes" from Secret World live make me smile every single time I watch them.

[@ronfrosig5918]

BEST PERFORMANCE EVER of this song!!! I saw Yes perform this song twice, and this is my favorite performance....

[@richardgrassi2659]

Wonderful reaction! Thank you.

[@stevenkelly3417]

Love and share your passion for this masterwork and this superb performance.

[@JustJP]

Thanks so much Steven! Its stunning!

[@patcow9999]

Amazing! Great review mate. I've never seen this before, stunning performance by everyone. What the live performance lacked without church organ (impossible to do), it gained in orchestral accompaniment with orchestra and operatic backing. Extra credit to the lead guitarist, some complex Steve Howe licks covered there. I'll watch this again and again!

[@hansermers4772]

Without starting your review: this is the best Awaken-live version I know :-)

[@manualboyca]

What an extraordinarily strange and wonderful song! I've always loved it! This performance had me almost moved to tears more than once - thanks for sharing this with us, Justin.

[@thebonedss]

I can not believe after all of these years YES songs are finally get the recognition they truly deserve! I remember hooking school with my friends, dropping LSD and listening to Close to the Edge and watching the music pour from my speakers back in 73.. Or seeing YES for the first time on the Relayer tour, my god! Gates of Delirium back in 75... Or Returning from Japan were my ship was home-ported and going to see YES in the round Going For The One tour, 1979 and hearing Awaken live for the 1st time. Its about ********time.......

[@gaylesmith2987]

Watching your reaction to this masterpiece nearly had me in tears.

[@gpg9516]

Jon Anderson will turn 80 this coming October 2024. 💙💙💙

[@jerkedevries]

Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful music

[@sbsummit]

Wow, they nailed it! I did not expect that to be *that* good! Hats off to them!

[@daveking9393]

First watch / listen for me. Thank you. Really enjoyed.

[@markmiller3101]

I never knew about this one, Thanks for play it! I have seen Yes do this live, no I won’t ever forget it. That feeling will never go away my friend, it still gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@KMAsKorner]

Awaken is my favorite song from my favorite band and I didn't know that this existed. This was wonderful.

[@duanesmith1523]

This is the best live performance of this song hands down. Even better than YES. Mesmerizing

[@mariobaert8346]

I had/have the very same reaction you had while watching this. LOVE this song!

[@latheofheaven1017]

I'm so glad you found this version JP. It's fantastic.

[@leoscone4036]

A truly worthy rendition. But...I saw Yes perform "Awaken" live, in the round, during the album tour in the seventies. I give the guitar and bass bonus points for effort but nothing and no one can replace Howe/Squire. Jon Anderson's voice in this? Phenomenal still even 44 years after the start of Yes. Very nice.

[@IllumeEltanin]

It's amazing that Anderson is 70 years old at this performance. The man is now closing in on 80!

[@dannylgriffin]

Watching Chris Squire live was an experience in itself. RIP Chris.

[@davidbarker77]

Yes, this is one of my go to videos and good proof Anderson can sing as well live as in the studio. Thanks for the lift!

[@dolfinpt]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ You leave a YES concert(or I’m sure this performance with Todmobile), but Especially Yes performing this song-leaves you High! For days! It Moves you if you let it! ❤ Jon message is clear…there’s no doubt…. So truly fortunate to have experienced it front row…Grateful…and brings back wonderful memories watching this with you Again! Lol 🎼💕

[@bryanjenkins2395]

One my Favorites.. Tears

[@michaellomax2]

An absolute classic done superbly.

[@dana_brooke_27]

Last time I saw Jon was an intimate nightclub in NYC called BB Kings. I sat the next table over from Jon's wife. It was beyond over the top outrageous. To lock eyes with him all night was great. I've been going to see him since I'm 16yrs old. I'll never forget that night. He oozes spirituality.. I got a great picture of him that night. JP..Keep your eyes open he has played Clearwater once since I'm down here in the last 4yrs.

[@markjacobsen8335]

The best live version of Awaken there is. Not only do they play it with passion, their dynamics are spot on and they don't ritard the climax like Yes does in concert. The reason that climax works so well on the studio version is because it's played in time. In concert Yes always tries to build it up by slowing down right before it, but that only lessens its impact. So, bravo to Todmibile for not slowing down the tempo of the climax. Awesome.

[@krisdoggett483]

Good point!

[@guidenredhawk]

This song gives me such a feeling.. its an incredible tingling in my head, and I tend to get emotional over listening to this one in particular. I love many other progressive groups and no other song compares to this. Jon Anderson said about this song that it was the most "complete" song they ever created. I agree 100%!

[@jeffbuege6509]

Good to see younger people getting this. Amazing rendition. Following.