Drummer reacts to "Heart of the Sunrise" by Yes

[@L33Reacts]

This was a great choice... but I figure I can't go wrong with these guys anyway so whatever! The talent is immense and the work ethic is there... that's how magic happens! Everything they touch seems to be compelling in one way or another. Thank you so much for watching y'all! It means the world to me, it really does. If you want to help support the channel, please consider liking this video and subscribing to the channel. If you would like to make a request or just send a one time donation, here's how! @L33Reacts - PayPal $LeeMann3011 - Cash App WWW.PATREON.COM/L33REACTS Thank you so much. A donation of any amount will get your named added to the supporter video that plays at the end of every video.

[@latheofheaven1017]

Wow - didn't know about your past L33. Good on you. Here's to the next three years.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you my friend. I've put a lot of work in. But there is still plenty to do. My gratitude for yall and this channel is bountiful. Thank you 😊

[@sillygoose9070]

Thankyou for letting 'We Are Heaven' play at the end... We old-timers are so used to it being there.

[@L33Reacts]

No problem silly goose ;)

[@normandaubry]

Bill Bruford delivers a masterclass here. Very few drummers in rock master dynamics as he does. And such a unique style!

[@ianpaice]

He was an animal back in the day.. always trying to improve and “compete” in a kind of way with the drumming from King Crimson or ELP.. and of course he won by far 😂

[@kenanthony1202]

Spot on dude…the drumming in this song is epic prog rock drumming.

[@philplasma]

Easily arguably the best showing of Bruford drumming skill in all of the Yes songs he was a part of.

[@kik2it]

Bruford is magical on this, the beat displacement is special. Snare work wow!

[@normandaubry]

@@kik2it I would have liked so much to be in the recording studio with them to watch Bruford and Squire create this. Must have been magical to watch

[@sevenbark]

That bit at the end - after the door opening sound - is a call back to another song on the album, "We Have Heaven"

[@markdrechsler5660]

One of the very finest Yes songs. Bruford is so critical in this one. What a way to close an album.

[@L33Reacts]

He totally makes this song work on so many levels. Him and Squire absolutely owned this one.

[@Leightym]

I love the hidden track at the end. Reminds me of the way Sgt Pepper ends.

[@g.willykers]

EVERY reactor to YES music has a huge SMILE on their face! That says it all. 😃

[@ianhewitson2738]

It seems incredible to me that critics accused them of being cold, clinical and lacking in soul and the spirit of rock n roll when to my ears these last 50 years, they were drenched in it.

[@TheRKae]

The critics back then got EVERYTHING about prog-rock wrong. They are total dumb-sh!ts of history, an utter laughingstock.

[@L33Reacts]

They are listening with their ass in their ears then. Bunch of hoodlums and busybodies anyway

[@lesimprosdulezardvert1342]

The reason why the studio version is because of the drumming by Bill Bruford

[@L33Reacts]

And it was wonderful! I am very glad I did the studio first. He is a fucking wizard.

[@TheRKae]

A friend of mine asked me, "I'm dating a girl who's never heard Yes; what song should I play for her?" I didn't think about it for two seconds. I said, ""Heart of the Sunrise. It has everything they do: bombast, mystery, big, small, loud, soft, and unfathomable skill. It's Yes's entire career in 10 minutes. If there's anything in it that she doesn't like, then she won't like Yes."

[@61guitbox]

great to hear that you’re 3 years into sobriety 👍🏻 music is the best therapy ✌️🫶😎

[@Galahad-hk4bb]

YES does more with their song intros than most people do in a day !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mrnobody3161]

Yes is a band that had a profound affect on me as a teenager and musician in the 1970's. Close to the Edge at the age of 15 changed my life but I still made mistakes abusing drugs and alcohol, thrill seeking, taking risks. I co-founded a Progrock band. Two years in I quit everything cold turkey with out relapse never looked back. That was 40 years ago. Yes music is more relevant to me now more than ever. Once you've been able to process the past you can look back at the good times and the good lessons you learned and move forward bit by bit into a future worth living without beating yourself up over it. Be calm, be Strong, just Be and Carry On.🎶 🕊,.....🇨🇦

[@britannicvalente]

Your closing remarks were great man. I'm 21 and I've been going through my own issues right now and it can definitely be a lot. I got into Yes a few years ago and my love for them only got stronger. Especially hearing their longer pieces. But you spoke to me at the end bc its the same way i feel about them. Nobody else sounds like them, and they're music has been a comforting friend to me at a time where i dont feel like i have many. I listen to them everyday and it never gets old. You'll enjoy The Revealing Science of God when you get to it. Keep going you got this.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much I appreciate it. Music is so powerful. It evokes so much emotion and nostalgia just from pressing a button (nowadays) and letting the music flow. But I feel like yes is special. They just have this POWER in their music that is almost indescribable. Thank you.

[@josephnaja]

Outstanding Young Man! Keep the faith, and yes, Tales from Topographic Oceans is right up there with Close to the Edge and Relayer! I think so anyway, I think Wakeman had a hard time with this album, composition wise! Think I remember hearing something to that effect over the years. But anyway ✌️

[@britannicvalente]

@@L33Reacts I absolutely agree. Music is a powerful thing when you allow it to be. Especially when you find music that touches and feeds your soul. I'm very centered around 60s-90s. I'll always wish I were old enough to get to see Yes 20+ years ago or especially the late 70s. Of course man.

[@britannicvalente]

@@josephnaja 100%! Tales is a great album and from what I've seen it aged like wine. You're right about Wakeman I actually had a meet and greet with him earlier this year and he thought it had more potential but a lot of filler to get the lengths to where they needed to be. But that in his older years he appreciates the album more for what it is. His first solo album also came out around the time they recorded Tales so his energy wasn't with it.

[@josephnaja]

@@britannicvalente Yup, that's right, was it Six Wives or Journey to the Centre of the Earth, or Myths and Legends or all of them? I know he was back with Yes in 1991, I think until 2004 I believe. Amazing keyboardist nevertheless!

[@markpalmer5765]

One of the things I miss most in the live versions of this is, since Bill departed the band the bass and percussion section at the beginning of the song became a bass solo (with the drummer “keeping time”). Chris and Bill shared the spotlight in this recording, both doing amazing things, rhythmically.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

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

[@starchild6478]

💯😁🤘❤️🎼

[@smithpm81]

the first yes LP with the best of all line ups Rick wakeman, jon anderson, bill bruford, chris squire and steve howe...... the best musicians and performers EVER

[@franciscodiaz183]

Another Yes masterpiece.

[@RonaldWall-yw3hx]

The song that hooked me I've always been into Bass.

[@TDRFamilyGaming]

Hearing this song for the first time live during Big Generator tour sucked me into exploring the “older” yes music and I forever became a Yes fan thanks to Rabin’s guitar version that I heard live around ‘85-86 tour. It’s a genius song regardless of who plays it.

[@L33Reacts]

I bet this was a mind blower live! I'm super jealous you got to see them lol. I would die to see them in their prime.

[@pwethman1]

If you recall, Trevor was playing a lot of Rick’s parts as well.

[@markwakefield8533]

Great philosophy every day there’s always a nugget or three like this to make the most trying of days worth staying around for. The alternative you’d miss these gems. Happy that you are up to 3 years. I hope this run continues and if you start to struggle get help immediately to keep your good record intact. Cheers

[@benoitrenaud519]

Many of their songs are sunshine in musical form. Totally agree 👍

[@gregjones861]

Another vote for Sound Chaser here... Lee, you never disappoint, your reactions are so genuinely moving. God bless.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much Greg. I truly appreciate it. I try my best to elevate the videos in some way other then just WHOA FACE REACTION lol

[@josephnaja]

I agree, so appreciate what he's doing!

[@jimdukeproject]

I played Sound Chaser for my mother once. Didn’t tell her anything about it. She said it was confusing to her and literally said it seems like “sound chasing sound.”

[@josephnaja]

Heck YES!! My fellow YES Fan!! 🌴🌴

[@josephnaja]

@@jimdukeproject That's funny but that's actually a good choice of words! That's how most of Yes Music is 🎶 Just amazing Sound chasing Sound. Right on! ✌️

[@RandymanB]

So fun that you're getting into Yes! I lived in this music in the 70's.

[@allenstevens593]

No body is as good as Chris Squire on bass he inspired me to learn to play thr bass.

[@TheBuglemouthBass]

This might be my favorite Yes song of all time. It was also the song that introduced me to prog era Yes.

[@kurtkish6970]

I often feel cheated when a YES song ends. I want it to keep going! 🙂

[@charlieknowlton7003]

Perpetual Change is a great one . Two themes are presented and then combined and it's a balancing act on how drummer Bill Bruford tastefully plays to them.There was a little bit of that in this one too.

[@L33Reacts]

I've actually already done it ✔️ here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm7pWWAi7l1gtk

[@TigerMtnKing]

Nobody does it better than YES!!!🤩

[@johnw706]

Well done ! The early part of the song , where Bruford and Squire lock into that funky groove , and Wakeman’s keyboards are floating over the top of it , is one of my favourite segments in all of progressive rock . It’s a top 3 Yes song for me . Cheers !

[@jeffschielka7845]

YES❗️HOTS was my favorite Yes song for years. Bill and Chris really shine throughout the song. Jon's vocals are so powerful and magical. Definitely became a favorite of fans in concert. FOREVER YES❗️❤🌅

[@L33Reacts]

It is a beautiful track. Might be the most positive and uplifting track I have heard so far :)

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@L33Reacts You are getting it!😎

[@TheReaperMan275]

Ah, Jeff! I thought I might find you here, my Yes brother! Bill and Chris were a dynamite rhythm section. It doesn't get any better. Chris and Alan made for a good rhythm section too. In a way Bill Bruford was TOO good! For what Yes were doing, they needed more of a solid Rock drummer. King Crimson was a perfect fit for Bill. He could branch out more with Fripp and the boys.

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@TheReaperMan275 Well said. I miss my brothers. R.I.P. Chris and Alan.🎸🥁🕊🕊

[@TheReaperMan275]

@@jeffschielka7845 Amen. R.I.P. indeed.

[@martinduner1844]

One of my all time favourite songs across the board.

[@smithpm81]

great track, first got this LP when i was 13 years old LOVE IT

[@smithpm81]

bills drumming and chris's MEGA bass are the best rythmn section ever

[@Parrain0606]

Congratulations on your three years!!! That’s one hell of an accomplishment….. keep it going…

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much! I have come a long way but... there Is so much more work to do! Gotta keep on keeping on. And music like this helps so much:)

[@TheProgCorner]

Favorite song ever!!!!!

[@L33Reacts]

Dude this was AMAZING. The bass and percussion is just fantastic.

[@reneelyons6836]

♥♥♥🌄🌅🎶🎶The whole album FRAGILE!!!!!!! YES!!

[@pwethman1]

Congratulations on your recovery! I have 23 years myself, and Yes music has always helped me through the rough patches!

[@L33Reacts]

Congratulations bro! That's a fucking long time to be clean and it's beautiful. Music literally saves my life on the daily. If I couldn't listen to music and channel my emotions the way I do... Idk if could do it.

[@CaryOn11]

04/07/1980 JFT

[@jimralston7562]

Congrats on 3 years! 26 for me. Yes music always my spiritual rock, and ever positive. I can't tell you how many times Close to the Edge kept me from going over the edge....

[@L33Reacts]

Dude that's such an accomplishment man I'm so happy for you. I really hope I can make it that far. I did the hard work already...now it's time for the dirty work. But it'd worth it. yes has been such a godnsend right now... My life is literally insane. And they help me calm down and come back to earth by taking me away from it :) if that makes sense lol

[@jimralston7562]

@L33Reacts One day at a time Brother! And reach out to your support folks when you need to. Indeed it is worth it, because you are worth it!

[@noordcop1]

Oh what I wouldn't give to go back 50 years in time, to hear this album for the first time again. Pure genius......

[@folkme3042]

Same here! Fragile was my first taste of Yes and I couldn't believe my ears at the time. Up to that point I was strictly a metal and hard rock fan but Yes began my journey into prog and I never looked back.

[@paulehney4581]

Yep, this album is still my favorite go-to Yes Album, well it and Close to the Edge, oops can't forget the Yes album too! All of these radiate positive auras of some kind, kinda hard to describe. And all of these albums need to be listened to in their entirety.

[@L33Reacts]

I'm glad I could share my experience with you! Yes songs just have this aura to them that permeates everything it touches. I think it's called magic 🎩 ✨️

[@L33Reacts]

I'm glad I could share my experience with you! Yes songs just have this aura to them that permeates everything it touches. I think it's called magic 🎩 ✨️

[@paulehney4581]

@L33Reacts I have got to agree with that assessment. Lol Magic, indeed! From Time in a Word in 67, there has always been a bit of magic in their work. I really have grown impressed with their latest effort over the past four months. When I first listened to it, I wasn't sure what I thought of it. The last tune, which is the albums name as well is another masterpiece, actual fusion is achieved.

[@L.Lawliet23]

I would love to find a lounge that played this song.

[@L33Reacts]

Hahaha right that would be great 👍

[@Raiderblack]

Yes has been my favorite and I know I was so fortunate to catch them live so many times since 77. Jon's voice consistently brings me goose bumps! The Relayer album [Allan White drums his ass off!] and Tales from Topographical Oceans,Going for the One are all great cover to cover.. I hope you get to those!

[@alanmcewen8456]

Jon originally wrote the song as a meditation song. He said Chris pushed for it to be more of a rocker. So that's why it alternates in flavor.

[@rokit430]

John sings like a Prophet channelling from a Special place. And Chris Sqire's bass is like you say 'mwah' .After his passing I got to appreciate his talent more. This group are Heavenly🥰

[@anthonyblakely399]

It's a masterpiece!!! It will have you in tears!

[@L33Reacts]

You ain't kidding bro this was fantastic. These guys are iconic as hell. I love it.

[@leojmorts402]

Hi, Lee. You mention a "lounge feel" to this tune, I might say that, for me, it is a a profound sense of intimacy throughout many parts of this opus. Thank you for your appreciation of this bedrock of bands in my life!

[@gpg9516]

The fiercest rhythm section ever, Bruford’s precision, approach and technique was critical to the music they delivered on their first five albums. It was a huge part of what makes their sound so different. Bruford remains my favorite drummer since Yes’ early days; listen to ‘Everdays’, ‘I See You’, ‘Then’ or any number of songs. Their ability to dive into those adventurous arrangements depended on having a drummer who could shine as effectively as any lead guitarist. Check out the entire ‘One of a Kind’ album by Bruford. The length of recovery isn’t as important as adding one more day to it; you’re good.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Bill Bruford, Classic Progs "Greatest" Drummer with Yes, King Crimson and UK !!! 👍 Inducted into Modern Drummer magazines HOF over 30 yrs ago !!! 🎶🥁🎼

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

The band didn’t get it till 2017!!wtf!! Every member, Jon, Steve, bill/allen, Chris, Rick were/are all top ten at their individual disciplines!!

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

@@kevinmcconnell3641 They are all 1 or 2 👍 And the Rock n Roll HOF in Cleveland is a Sham, it means little to "Real" bands ! Mags like Modern Drummer, Guitar Player, Bass Player etc are what Musicians read and care about 👍

[@ZealZaddy]

That last part is actually a coda from an earlier song called "We Have Heaven" and was a hidden track on the album.

[@josephnaja]

I absolutely love We Have Heaven!!

[@PeregrineTravers]

You are right. One of the best drum and bass led songs out. You should do Homeworld by Yes as well.

[@5150JAM]

saw Yes 3 times in NYC as a kid .... great seats for a great band

[@cherylwoodward]

Good Lord, Bill’s drumming. I haven’t listened to this in a while and I had forgotten how crazy it was. He’s a master.

[@raymondregis6219]

4th attempt to write comment. Stay strong. Since Bruford (drums) and Squire (bass, vocals) co wrote the song with Anderson (lead vocals) you can see why it's such a rhythm-section trip.

[@markharrls81]

Congratulations on you Clean time…I will have 35 years in November…You are now on the greatest journey of your life…Bravo…You are a Miracle…

[@lesscott4301]

I bathed in these sounds as a teenager. As the 70s went on Punk became the music that was being pumped. So that is how I turned to symphonic classical music.

[@BarrySanchez]

I really enjoy watching you being amazed by YES as I’ve been since 1969 & that’s exactly what YES brings you a Spiritual Uplifting!!!

[@CannabudsFashion]

"We have heaven" was a ditty performed by Jon. Each member of the band had a solo bit on the album interspersed amongst the main tracks. Kinda of like interludes between acts at the opera, only progressive rock creations instead of #Mozart-compilations.

[@fords_nothere_100]

Another good one Lee! From my perspective you might really enjoy going back to an early Yes album and do "I've Seen All Good People". Its near the pinnacle of the aspirational side to Yes. And it was the first song I ever heard by them. Can still remember being astounded by it.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate it. I will add it to the list! Sounds right up my alley. Thank you 😊

[@69fogdog]

Great review! Congratulations on 3 years sober. That is awesome my man! One day at a time.

[@L33Reacts]

Dude thank you so much 💗 means the world to me.

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

This has been my earworm for days! ❤

[@kima.4268]

Congratulations on your sobriety! That is truly an amazing accomplishment. Be proud. I was lucky to see Yes "In the Round" at the Forum in Los Angles in the late 70's. it was spectacular. It is fun to watch young people appreciate the great musicians in YES!

[@susangonsalves9636]

Congratulations on three years. Heart of the Sunrise was the song that got me into Yes 40 years ago. Hopefully, you will keep listening to Yes on a regular basis to appease all of us with our request (demands?) LOL. Glad I found your channel. Sure, Revealing would be great next.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you Susan! It means the world to me. I will be doing Yes EVERY Saturday for this month :)

[@luiselorza1261]

I understand this song was a result of the first session for auditioning Wakeman

[@loveller6]

I'm a Yes fan, so thanks for your great reactions. if you haven't listened to their "Endless Dream" masterpiece you have to. I JUST discovered it and It is incredible, especially the 2nd half.

[@latheofheaven1017]

Haha. We Have heaven snuck in at the end there!

[@dolfinpt]

So Glad you found Yes!!! Also that You Get It! Yes makes you feel good!!!❤

[@L33Reacts]

I am beyond overjoyed at discovering these fellas. They have honestly really helped me over the past couple months. The music just soothes me and brings out my introspective side.

[@dolfinpt]

@@L33Reacts Yes music has been my Fav for Over 50 years…whew…that’s a long time…I believe I’ve said before …I’ve seen them live 50+ times. The music gets you thru difficult times and lifts you up, it means dif things at dif times in my life. Always high though after a concert…for days…the energy✌️🤘🤟❤️ Hope you continue your discovery… Relayer…💕, Mind Drive too!

[@jpmnewyork]

I was in high school when this album came out, and this song was my go-to when I was feeling frustrated and misunderstood, in a "close the door to my room, put the stereo on full blast and don't dare bother me" way. It still has the same impact on me, but now I use earbuds.

[@nancymjohnson]

Congratulations Lee! Keep it up! I’ve only been addicted to nicotine and caffeine, but that’s enough. I’m married to an alcoholic, and it is ending our relationship after 20 years. Being in the rock scene since I was 15, almost every friend of mine has gone thru addiction. Most have made out of that situation, some did not. Nobody can lift you up like Yes. The first time I saw them in ‘75 it changed me as a person. And it’s still that way. When you feel low, listen to Yes. Works every time. Wish we were FB friends, we could talk. I think we are ALL here for you Lee!

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for sharing Nancy! I truly appreciate your support and your kind words. I have been the addict and the partner of an addict .. it's a terrible cycle that IS SO HARD to break. But if you do, it's worth it. I'm glad your here and speaking with me. You rock Don't ever forget that :)

[@sigil5772]

What made Fragile a big step forward for Yes wasn't just that Rick brought the different keyboard sounds that Tony Kaye didn't want to explore, but because he brought classically-trained arrangement skills to the band, and they all started to plan out the songs a whole lot more, letting themes and motifs return and change and modify. In HOTS I'm pretty sure that a lot of what you hear arrangement-wise are Rick's ideas: eg the chord sequence of the verse (in Bflat minor) sits behind the long bass solo as well as the machine-gun guitar-bass riff from the opening, but in G sharp minor. Listen too to how the arpeggiated bass figure in the verse is echoed by or harmonised on the synthesiser in various bits. This (slightly intellectual) discipline is what makes Close To The Edge such a great album, and one reason I think Tales FT Oceans doesn't quite work so well - because Rick couldn't be bothered to invest the time to _make_ it work.

[@L33Reacts]

Sounds like they really tightened up once they started planning everything better. Rick came in and tightened up the joint LOL

[@timothytruesdell6538]

I saw them do this at the Whisky the day this album came out at Tower Records. Stay strong dude.

[@nancymjohnson]

You MUST WATCH THIS LIVE IN MONTREAUX FROM 2003. Squire blows your mind.

[@bookhouseboy280]

Sure, the studio version has the best sound (Eddie Offord!), but live versions such as this one from 1978 are in some ways more powerful...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaHaoaCdf8aMi9E Bruford: "I’ve had many years to think about this - the band hit its real template, really, with “Heart of the Sunrise,” which came up on Fragile. And that seemed to have it all; that was a shorter version of what was to become “Close to the Edge” and some of the longer-form things that we did. It probably only ran eight minutes or something, but we thought of it as a long song. It had all the bits and pieces in place ... ‘Heart of the Sunrise’ remains a very strong piece of music for me personally and emotionally."

[@johnelectric1]

3 years for you? Outstanding! Stay in the now. Thank you for your reaction. The Squire/Bruford bass/drum interlock on Fragile and Close To The Edge is impeccable. Progressive Rock Holy Holy...

[@normandaubry]

Even though i love Rush and seen them multiple times in their prime, i still consider Squire and Bruford to be the top duo in rock. So innovative, so unique, so tight, so powerful…. And so tasteful!

[@josephnaja]

Imagine growing up listening to this kind of music! God Bless You and Yours My friend, and keep up the good work. With this band Yes, you either get it, or you don't...and you get it. Yes is definitely on a Spiritual level, their music will live on forever, like Beethoven or Mozart. Thank you so much, your channel exists for a reason!

[@L33Reacts]

My life would have been significantly different if I had grown up with this I feel like... I can't even imagine. Joseph, I appreciate you so much. The kind words are very appreciated.

[@josephnaja]

@@L33Reacts You're welcome, really glad that you discovered these outstanding artists! Thanks again

[@konteros9850]

I think sound chaser for a next reaction would be a great idea!Everyone shines in that song

[@L33Reacts]

I think it is a good idea too. Next Saturday will be sound chaser

[@yes_head]

The live version is good as well. It's just more brash and noisy than the studio version. And on Yessongs it's Alan and not Bill drumming, so it's more just straight rock drumming and less jazzy. But it's definitely not lounge music! 😁 Jon has talked about how this was inspired by early mornings in the cities they'd be travelling through while touring, when the sun would come up as they were making their way from the city to the country. But musically the main thing to takeaway from this song is DYNAMICS. Soft-hard, loud-quiet, fast-slow -- HotS is a masterclass in how to bring all of that together in one track. Btw, that main riff was inspired "21st Century Schizoid Man." That closing bit was a reprise of "We Have Heaven", which was Jon's feature on the album (they all have one.)

[@uv77mc85]

it's a shame the live version doesn't have bill on drums because in every other way but drums it's so much better than this version.

[@randlerobbertson8792]

Marvellous music, 5 virtuoso performers at their peak knocking out amazing music for fun. I recall this one was one of the first collaborations with yes featuring himself (Rick Wakeman). I recall, He reckoned they knocked this one out pretty much their first afternoon in the studio and finessed it the next morning then, onto the next one. Amazing.

[@louissonier840]

one take Wakeman. Space Oddity was one take, and his mad organ solo on Roundabout also. Just to depress you, they were in their mid twenties here

[@IanHillan]

Congrats on the almost 3 years. Just celebrated 12 here and I'll tell you, it only gets better...just like Yes.

[@L33Reacts]

Congratulations bro that's amazing dude 👏 I hope I get that far! I have a feeling I will 😊

[@BalefulBunyip]

such a great live band

[@ronsandahl274]

The song is about feeling lost being in the city, and only really comfortable in the country. I've always taken the crazy heavy parts like the intro and all of the odd, short, quirky bits to represent being in the city, and the more calm, melodic parts represent the being in the country.

[@arnesaknussemm7294]

This Is the Great Bill Bruford on drums! ...joinin' King Crimson the following year! For me, the greatest prog rock drumer (but he also manage greatly jazz)

[@johnhitchens2265]

Bill Bruford :) The only reason Fragile isn't Yes' greatest album is because "Close to the Edge" exists

[@doug_howe]

Great song! Thanks for continuing with the reviews.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you for watching Doug! How can I not?? It's yes! Lol

[@gillwaugh7212]

Yaaay! Loved your reaction to my top bassline of all time…But give the live version a chance sometime. Staying tuned 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@L33Reacts]

glad you enjoyed! thank you so much for watching. the bassline was SICK. Squire was in top form on this one...

[@HendersonDavid-m8r]

Congratulations on 3 years. Thanks for sharing. I found YES when I was 16 years old (1975). I had a lot of shit going on then... and, have had a lot of shit happen throughout my 65 years here on earth. YES has truly influenced my perspective on life. Their music is so positive, uplifting, spiritual, majestic, introspective...I often still tear-up, 49 years later, listening to some of their epic masterpieces. I hope that you can react to some of those 18-to-22 minute masterpieces...I think you'll tear-up too. Till your next YES reaction! Keep-up the good work!

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you. I truly appreciate it. I don't bring it up much but I'm not hiding it either. I'm not ashamed of my past. I'm an open book. yes is just like a cup of hot chocolate ona winter day :)

[@toddfrank3344]

In the instrumental refrain at the beginning and throughout the piece, Bill Bruford is mixing single and double strokes between his snare drum and his hi hat and ride cymbals. Amazing that he even thought to do that. Part of the reason the live version isn't as good is that on most versions, Alan White (RIP) is the drummer. White was a completely different drummer than Bruford, and he does some stuff that I really like, but I never liked the way he played this one (Bruford does play HOTS on the Union tour from 1991, and that live version IS very good). The end part is actually a reprise of an earlier piece on the record called We Have Heaven.

[@shawnk7832]

This is why Chris Squire is the GOAT BASSIST❤

[@CountBrass]

The live version of this song performed by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe is up to snuff and is on KZbin. Bruford is frankly astonishing throughout.

[@chateaudesespoir1380]

The rudiment that Dr. Bruford uses in the intro is the paradiddle diddle

[@loveller6]

Another great tune from Yes's "Going for the One" album is "Wondrous Stories."

[@gerrydupuis9897]

Congrats on 3 yrs. I love your channel my friend. I seen yes 4 times back in the day and of course tbey were amazing. Maybe try some zapoa soon..hint hint.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much bro! I really appreciate it...I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I appreciate yall so much for the support. You have no idea how much it means to me.

[@gerrydupuis9897]

@@L33Reacts your very welcome.

[@jimdukeproject]

Had a feeling you’d get to this eventually. An epic song. It has been charted as 17/16 by some.

[@L33Reacts]

I finally got Here and it was totally worth the wait. 👍😊

[@raymondregis6219]

Other great rhythm sections include Squire and Bruford on Squire's solo album Fish Out of Water. Also Bruford and Wetton on several King Crimson albums as well as the 1st UK album. Squire and White (replaced Bruford in Yes) were also great - saw them 3 times.

[@diverdown631]

Check out the title track Going for the one.

[@NewBritainStation]

The song is fantastic live, but it’s great that you listened to the original with Bill Bruford first.

[@vincentharris7854]

Congrats on recovery bro! keep on keepin' on!

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Good job sir. Good understanding.

[@g.e.5723]

How can the wind with it's arms all around me?

[@KevinRCarr]

That's just the thing, man, we don't listen to Yes, we experience Yes. They were so good that one might have suspected them of having come to us from the land of Faerie.

[@josephnaja]

Another great song by Yes my friend ✌️

[@L33Reacts]

It was great!! These guys are amazing

[@josephnaja]

@@L33Reacts My favorite band on the planet, really glad you're getting into them! Heart of the Sunrise, great song 😎 ✌️

[@MJ-yp3hr]

Chris Squire (bass) played a Rickenbacher and also had a foot bass, lowered