Yes - Awaken (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2003)

Yes are one of the most innovative and successful rock bands of all time with a career that now spans five decades. In 2003 the band made their first appearance at the Montreux Festival, despite having a long association with the town itself (they recorded there frequently in the seventies). It was a triumphant night and is regarded by both the band members and fans as probably the finest Yes gig ever to be filmed.
2003 Montreux Sounds
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LIVE AT MONTREUX - MONTREUX JAZZ ARCHIVES
This performance is part of the unique Claude Nobs Foundation audio-visual collection, included since 2013 in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. From Aretha Franklin or Miles Davis to David Bowie or Prince, more than 5’000 concerts have been recorded LIVE both in audio and video since the creation of the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1967 by Claude Nobs.
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN
The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, drawing 250,000 music lovers to the shores of Lake Geneva. Since 1967, the Festival has celebrated all genres of music and generated countless legendary performances. Artists who have graced the stage of Montreux include Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more.
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[@loffe9]

I'm nearly 72, a year or two older than these fantastic guys, whom I have followed since they started. I think this track is one of the finest they ever did and epitomises the band really, with the outright emotion it produces. It still makes the hairs on my arms stand up every time I hear it

[@tokaicarl]

+Philip Hodkinson too right phillip no other song makes me so fucking emotional-excuse my language but words cant do this piece of music justice

[@loffe9]

+tokaicarl Glad you like em too. Actually many tracks of real prog rock induce many emotions. My top band King Crimson can produce anything from tears to elation and downright threatening fear. Just love it.

[@progrock21]

The part from 7.30 onwards is triumphant, what other group would write stuff like this.

[@loffe9]

+Ally Mac Look them up. There are many more excellent tracks, try out tales from topographic oceans, going for the one....... For real prog drama check out fraktured, dangerous curves and level 5 by King Crimson

[@neilchadwick15]

this piece of music came directly from heaven

[@bradleydayton5906]

This song is probably the most beautiful, complex, emotionally moving piece of progressive rock ever written. It brings tears to my eyes. RIP Mr. Squire.

[@Daneel56]

Fully agreed.

[@hvollesen]

Have to agree!

[@lukameira7769]

@@hvollesen holly fucking shit, man... most beaultiful words... the best band of the world...

[@carvcom1]

Totally agree!

[@gottliebamadeus1347]

@Bradley Dayton : I duly agree, hearing YES since I was 14, now 56, "Going for the One" was recorded at the Mountain (Rock) Recording Studio in Montreux, Switzerland, the same where QUEEN, GENESIS, DEEP PURPLE, etc, also performed and recorded, with Rick Wakeman playing the Church Organ of Saint-Martin, Vevey, also recorded at the "Les Planches Church", Montreux. AWAKEN is the Best piece of Progressive Rock Ever Composed. R.I.P. Chris.

[@torybrown7730]

I'm 62 & I had seen Yes do this live with Jon Anderson. It was absolutely AMAZING. Anderson & Yes are one of the very few bands that are truly PERFECT live. Never a mistake. Absolutely PERFECT!!

[@cherylmahaffey6184]

🫶🏼❣️✅😎

[@Hodenkat]

A band of this dimension will never come again. Their music will continue to blow minds for another century.

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

...make that centuries!

[@cristiansalfate9779]

Música celestial, belleza sublime, gloria de Jehová, talismán cosmico

[@ChuckWortman]

Well at least they left us with a lot to listen to until that time!

[@JamesSmith-vz8yr]

I'd like to think that, but the way Africa is being imported into Europe they will be listening to rap at best and probably the sound of unrythmic jungle bongos at best.

[@graemem111]

Well to at least the 'Turn of the century'!!

[@richardthomas9597]

As a YES fan of nearly 50 years, I have only one word. Sublime. Thank you Jon, Chris, Steve, Rick and Alan. Thank you.

[@robertsimpson9403]

What about Bill Bruford? Lol I love Genesis, but the Yes album is Eternal

[@richardthomas9597]

@@robertsimpson9403 I agree, and don't forget Bill's playing with King Crimson as well! However I meant my original comment to refer to this performance, not the 50 years of Yes.

[@josbruls]

@@robertsimpson9403 it is!

[@allanmacbadger5692]

​​@@robertsimpson9403What about bill bruford? Alan White' rock is far more suited to the musical style of Yes than bruford's jazz ever was

[@terencechaulk6464]

Amen Richard...

[@LeftBrain481]

What I love about many Yes performances is after 7 minutes you think , wow that was genius! Then it continues and gets progressively better for 15 more minutes. Really the absolute Mozart perfectionists of rock music, and I mean it. i wish I had seen them live.

[@1thaleb]

1973. Newcastle. Ticket 1 pound 50. Wakeman was throwing his chips at the audience and making dive-bombing sounds with his MOOG. And then they played CTTE for the first time. 😮

[@markmcarthy596]

But you Are watching them live, just on a slight delay

[@aldonapolitano5979]

I'm 71. I've been a musician > 65 of those years, 60 on the guitar. I have so much respect for all of these guys.

[@glennw53]

Up there with Lzep,Rush,DT,etcJethroKingCrimson.

[@glennw53]

Wait till church Boy hears Dream Theater.😮

[@aldonapolitano5979]

@glennw53 All the usual suspects. You must not play anything...we'll, there's your phone.

[@bayponds]

The most wonderful, moving and truly magnificent spine-tingling piece of prog music ever written. Thank you so much, Jon, Chris, Steve, Rick and Alan.

[@dellblackman4565]

May Yes be blessed as they've blessed us all throughout the years!

[@terencechaulk6464]

🙏 Amen

[@georgeratkovich7161]

Yes was (is) much more than just a rock band, they were an invention. They invented something original, an invention of sight and sound that we never experienced before, and never will again. Unique into itself, there are no imitators, or sound a likes. And they reinvented themselves over 5 decades, always with a new look, a new sound.. always intriguing and exciting. Their theme based albums centered on our own self-discovery, the trials of mankind, and how we all fit together, and of course the awakening of the human sprit epitomized in this song. They are a gift to the world.

[@maryweller]

And Yes was is much more than just a rock band they were an invention they invented something original an invention of sight and sound that we never experienced before and never will again

[@major9991]

When it comes to YES, with all the key players who created masterpieces such as Awaken, there will never be another time like it. Music that was developed, explored and experienced. An era slowly passing us by, But relived and appreciated with all the audio recordings and especially the videos and DVD's. Like a fine wine, its good when first tasted, but even better when its aged. Yes stands on their own merits, one of a kind.

[@paulduggan5323]

Nice comment 👌

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

Go see Jon and the Band Geeks if they're around. They're tearing up the Northeast!

[@otwer22]

Very well said. Every-time I listen to this I have a sense of euphoria, get goose bumps , it an amazing feeling.

[@chrisv.siarmalis4784]

This absolute masterpiece should be 19 hours and 52 minutes....... !

[@johnjohn1922]

If i were to be granted a wish it would be to see these 5 musicians playing one more time. Life and purpose. How truly blessed we were by Yes.

[@terencechaulk6464]

Amen brother 🙏

[@billhealey2060]

This song, this performance, by this band transcends time and space. It is musicianship at it's finest. Whatever happened to make these guys come together and create this band had to be bigger than a coincidence. Thank you YES for giving us such great performances like this over so many years.

[@garyminetola8630]

Amazing ❤

[@3262jackie]

They came together in my mother's living room in London. Jon is my first cousin.

[@billhealey2060]

@@3262jackie Wow, wow. I'd never expect to get a reply like yours Jackie You've been sitting in the front seat of music history - at least from my point of view. I can't imagine how amazing it must be to know Jon and the band on a personal level. Words can't describe what their music has meant to me and a generation of passionate Yes fans. How supremely lucky you are! I'll be turning 66 this year and can't believe how fast time has passed, but I can say in my lifetime no band has made a more positive impact on me than Yes. Thanks for your note, and peace to you!

[@johnjohn1922]

Christmas eve 2023, an almost full moon to the east, and the Sun is setting, "like the time I ran away turned around and you were standing close to me" love has no boundaries. So beautiful so beautiful! Many thanks always and in all ways!

[@OVTraveller]

I won't labour the point but these guys stand next to the 18/19 century classical composers as sublime musicians, whose music will still be enjoyed for Millenia to come.

[@JohnDunstonDrums]

I absolutely agree.

[@franciscoelicer7826]

This is a monument to the music. It is an historic song for the next generations

[@michael_mouse]

... Spectacular... Amazing... Fantastic... Beautiful... even when 'Yes' have all turned to dust, this song will last forever...

[@rickwakeman8470]

💯💯🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@tomgaylord1601]

A stage full of pure musical genius.

[@angleaturner2460]

When I was 13 I played this every night before I went to sleep so amazing takes you to another world. Now 56 and still love it thank you xx

[@robinwatson4282]

You are indeed a cool guy.

[@angleaturner2460]

@@robinwatson4282 female!!

[@robinwatson4282]

@@angleaturner2460 You are indeed a cool gal.

[@joeybenoit6269]

There can never be another lead singer for yes except Jon Anderson!

[@bobbycox9541]

I first saw Yes in Memphis I believe in 1972 maybe 73. I since have gone to every tour that has been within a 3 hour drive regardless of the area of the country I am living at the time but only when Jon is the lead singer with the exception of Trevor Horn in San Antonio. Sorry they just are not Yes with out Jon Anderson! Really aren’t w/o Chris Squire either. Rick Wakeman is second to none and I actually got to enjoy a Heineken with him after a Journey to the Centre of the Earth show. I just wish the audio in the video was better quality. We are all SO BLESSED to have enjoyed their tenure as the best Rock band ever with tremendous respect to ELP, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, King Crimson and yes even Rush! (3 man bands deserve so much respect as there is no where to hide on stage!)

[@karata1979]

Imagine how it is difficult to play this song live. And what a song! Pure progressive rock. Nowadays... when Musicians with a Name have completely disappeared. Thanks God this video is still alive. Legends!

[@guytero8812]

Nice to see REAL musicians. Absolutely brilliant. Technically a masterpiece. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marcossummers9228]

In tears here. Yes is definitely from another dimension

[@georgeratkovich7161]

Here is a little of trivia that few people are aware of. After all of the writing, creating and rehearsing was completed and it came time to record the Going for the One album, the band was all set to record the 3 songs for side 1, and Awaken was originally intended to take up all of side 2. But when they were actually recording Awaken, they realized that there was too much redundancy. According to the late Alan White, they removed parts of the song which totaled about 5 minutes. Mr. White stated they tried various ways to use that 5 mins to enhance the song, but nothing was working. The band accepted the idea that it was one of their best recordings of any length, so they left it at 15 mins. But their studio contract was within a few days of expiring. Wondrous Stories was written, rehearsed and recorded in a bit of a panic to get it done on time. This was described by Alan White in an interview long ago.

[@jaylevin2237]

"Awaken" really benefits from their restraint. Quite a few of their longer pieces would have benefitted from a 15-30% trim.

[@Atom-56]

Thanks for the info 👍 The song lasted for nearly 20 minutes here and there wasn’t any sign of redundancy, what a shame, this song didn’t make the whole side of an album, it should be up there, with their fantastic repertoire of 20 minute masterpieces.

[@georgeratkovich7161]

@@Atom-56 Masterpiece indeed. To see Awaken last close to 20 mins live is no surprise. Many live versions of other songs took longer to complete live. The best example is Ritual. Not sure what concert DVD, (35th anniversary concert tour? ) one version goes on for over 25 mins. Mostly due to Squire's extended bass solo.

[@AristoteDeLaSar]

I was there in Montreux - A wonderful Story - to remember

[@FrancisMaxino]

Chris Squire is always regarded as the amazing bass player from Yes but few make any reference to his incredible supporting vocal harmonies underneath Jon, he was also an excellent harmoniser, RIP Chris

[@samepstein6163]

not me, i always say that this band was a great vocal harmony group...beyong amazing

[@Golfstar17]

Yeah yeah. But why doesn't anyone ever talk about Steve Howe? He's light years ahead of other guitarists.

[@mcouzijn]

I've been a chorister for almost 40 years. I know a good voice when I hear one. Chris had a fine voice, and I always picked him out - as much as I love Jon's voice, like we all do! So happy to learn that when he lived in Switzerland, Chris formed 'Chris Squire's Swiss Choir'! :-)

[@katherinevanderbogart490]

Yes. Perfection in their ease at using every chord, every descant, each beat, keys and harmony. Just.. YES! 9:51

[@maryeckel9682]

Chris was always bang on with his vocal harmonies, and his voice blended well with Jon's. A total musician.

[@P.Galore]

I was fortunate enough to meet these guys during the Tales From Topographic Oceans tour in 1974. Hard to believe that is almost 50 years ago....

[@jaredi6221]

I keep listening to this again and again

[@jstlouis1315]

In 2004, when I was 21, I paid for my whole family (10 tickets) to see Yes at a local fairgrounds here in Vermont. My parents had been big fans since the 1970s, and I was raised on Yes in the '80s and '90s. We all thought we knew what to expect. But when they played Awaken - a song that wasn't often played at home for whatever reason - we all broke down into tears. The piece is so incredibly moving, even visually. I will love this band and these musicians forever.

[@Brad2meetU]

You have brilliant parents & it has obviously brushed off on you. My favourite Yes track.

[@rigelmoon9030]

Champlain Fairgrounds has given us an amazing variety of very cool musicians/bands. I forget the year, but that's where I saw Metallica.

[@rickdeckard1075]

none of that ever happened.

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

I wish I could have seen them. I was born too late

[@e.lectrochef295]

Watch the Todmobile version with Jon singing from 10 years ago. Mind-blowing good Justin!

[@adamdenish-pn9fi]

Individually and collectively a brilliant band

[@greywolferhm]

Tell me you have never once ran away, away from every thing and every one, and then stopped and felt someone standing close to you, someone watching over you, someone waiting for you. Awaken is exactly this - and it is timeless.

[@a.b.4317]

I listen to this beyond-this-world-masterpiece regularly. Sometimes once a week, sometime more often, sometimes less. Since years, years over years.

[@Claymore1977]

This song is referenced so many times in my musical theory research!

[@dale8809]

This is still my favorite yes song of all time.

[@steamer1112]

Absolutely beautiful. Layer upon layer upon layer of beautiful music. The Best Band Ever!

[@bigwille11]

Dave Maclean yes I could never put my finger on it great writer one of my best songs🌹

[@mahavishnubradrabke8979]

I was at this show. Flew from Canada to see it. I had a first row balcony seat beside, as I found out later from watching the Yesspeak DVD, Chris Squire's parents. It was a dream come true to see "Awaken" performed just down the road from where it was created.

[@ricardoerdoscappon3640]

the best YES performance recorded on video , it´s just beautiful, a work of art.

[@jonathanirvin2201]

Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Jon Anderson.... what a show!

[@ARDUNNO]

..Ahem!..... ( Alan White !? Rick Wakeman!? )

[@bretdouglas9407]

Were Alan white and Rick wakeman working security ?

[@michael_mouse]

@@ARDUNNO ... hear hear!!

[@Atom-56]

I think they ALL deserve to be applauded here 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pietervandalen8841]

Great musicians.Great music.A magnificent,amazing contribution of symphonic modern music since the seventies.I have seen them twice in 1975 and 1977

[@eddieallen6401]

Listening to this makes you realise that most other bands just aren't trying hard enough. Epic, spiritual and masterfully constructed.

[@morbidmanmusic]

which other bands?

[@robertcowart1]

I first saw Yes on the "Going for the one" tour when Rick Wakeman returned to the band around '77. I was front row center in front of Jon and Chris. They did "Close to the Edge" and later "Awaken", two glorious long tunes. Chris had his triple neck and Taurus bass pedals. Rick had a portable pipe organ and his Birotrons. Steve had his slide guitar and Fender twins. Alan and his croatails, Jon and his harp. Truly magnificent. Shortly after this night my beautiful cousin MaryJane lost her life and this song "Awaken" i played over and over to ease the grief. Past a mortal as we...

[@angelawheller2053]

I have loved this band for 40 years and this one song is my most favourite of all the amazing stuff they did I feel privileged to have been able to hear such talented and awesome people, RIP Chris xx

[@neilmeikle8631]

So very sad to hear of the death of Alan White. He was born very near to where I have lived most of my life in County Durham, England. I was privileged enough to see Alan perform live on many occasions with Yes at Newcastle City Hall, The Royal Albert Hall, The Odeon Manchester and The Odeon Edinburgh, all in the UK. The music of Yes, with Alan as part of the band, from 1972 onwards up until 1998 had been, and still is a huge part of my life, and has given me both a soundtrack, and meaning to my life. Sadly with the final departure of Jon Anderson from Yes I did not get to see Yes in more recent years other than the "Open Your Eyes" and "The Ladder" tours - these lacked the raw creativity of the Yes Tours and Albums of the 1970's and even up until the Drama album and tour (1980/81), of course, from which, Jon Anderson had departed Yes for the first time, if I remember correctly. From the live concert performances of Alan I would say my highlight was his drum solo during the Tales from Topographic Oceans Tour for which Roger Dean designed a very elaborate stage set with one of the main parts of which was around and above Alan White's drum kit. Please, if you have not seen this search for the TfTO's Live tour footage as it is an amazing spectacle of Prog-Rock concert performance. R.I.P Alan White he was a true great of Rock music and a cornerstone of Progressive Rock from the early 1970's onwards ....

[@armandoarceo3101]

Esta es una de las mejores obras maestras de YES! Los contrapuntos son exactos! el equilibrio entre los teclados y las cuerdas es perfecto. Claro la introducción del arpa hace a la pieza sublime. El sentimiento que le imprime Anderson en la voz es única. Igual que los redobles y silencios de White hacen todo. Algo muy muy superior a cualquier otro grupo de Rock progresivo. Y no hablar de la letra de la canción que es poesía pura. YES es único! Gracias mil Desde Mérida Yucatán, México

[@diegoramirezcastillo8949]

COINCIDO PLENAMENTE CONTIGO

[@juanjoviadero7182]

Buena crítica, hablaste muy bien de Jon Anderson con su etérea voz y su pequeño arpa y de Alan White a la batería, también de los teclados de Rick Wakeman y las guitarras y pedal bass de Steve Howe sin mencionar sus nombres pero olvidaste al quinto y desaparecido miembro del grupo, el gran Chris Squire (no sólo por su tamaño). Grandes y eternos YES.

[@maurofenini8600]

Grazie yes sono gli yes thanks j

[@maurofenini8600]

From swizerland

[@beadgala]

This music is a drug. I've been listening to it for 40 years and I don't stop trudging - it's PERFECT MUSIC-it's DIVINE MUSIC. If there is life after death, and our souls go to some other world, I would like to fly in the music of "Yes"-this music is Paradise.

[@melanietilleytinman4843]

I just adore Yes have followed them since 70’s as soon as Jon opens his mouth you have no doubt who it is and such talented musicians brings me to tears regularly sublime 🥰

[@67p5n90n]

This is my favorite master piece ever

[@texastornado7725]

I have seen Yes more than 40 times in my life and they amaze every time I see them. Different configurations of the band have different attributes but they are all amazing musicians and there will never be a band like them again. I am lucky enough to have met several of the band members throughout the years and they were all very nice and sincere people. Thanks guys for being a huge part of my life you rock.

[@anthonyblakely399]

I remember these guys when they first came out on the music scene 1968.....it was different than anything I and others were use to hearing...but we understood it's complexities and deep meaning of the bands lyrics and message......All of us went to their concert and dance....meditated.....and vibed out!!!! We become followers and made this group the gods of Prog Rock.

[@MsLoverockmusic]

A true masterpiece!

[@smeg27]

This is an absolutely stellar version of this song!! The playing and the mix are both superb!! Very ethereal; gives me chills! At the risk of stretching the bounds of hyperbole, I'd rank this as one of the finest compositions, in ANY genre, of the 20th century.

[@gorjulin]

Agreed!

[@JimSVoit]

I'll take it a step further and say "of ANY century"!!! ❤️

[@paulzenski]

transcends time

[@davewhitebear8611]

The most talented bassist in the best progressive rock band ever YES

[@_Willem_]

this song belongs to one of the best pieces of music ever written in pop music written by 5 guys who earned their place among, the best talented musicians we have

[@ignacioclerici5341]

Pop?

[@paulsimmons5726]

Yes and ELP were in their own league in the 70's. So many incredible albums, I really appreciate and miss this time when creativity was held up on a pedestal... RIP Chris, Keith, and Greg! You are sorely missed!

[@johnarcarese172]

ELP petered out well before Yes…love beach is amazingly bad.

[@paulbrookes413]

@@johnarcarese172 I have a fondness for it!

[@johnarcarese172]

@@paulbrookes413 I have a fondness for Tormato, but neither album is one of the best of either band.

[@gilmartullribeiro9378]

Masterpiece of the fantastic YES group!

[@doughigley9669]

"Like the time I ran away...turned around and you were standing close to me." (Eyes water.)

[@cubes6012]

Absolutely genius. Progressive and ethereal in the same song. Rick and Jon together are magical. Steve’s three guitars in one song. Omg. If this song doesn’t give you goose bumps you aren’t breathing. Met Jon a few years ago and had a great conversation. Such a lively man

[@carolblake7356]

Absolute masterpiece

[@mamabear2277]

You can feel his energies for sure.

[@barrylevine590]

Few groups make me cry at the beauty of their music. Yes is definitely #1.

[@JoseCarlosLuz]

I'm South Brazilian and we have a constant relationship with the Platinian Countries. Between Brazil and Argentina there is a playful fight about "PELÉ" and "MARADONA". Until 2022, there was a journalist in Argentina called Mauro Viale, a very close friend of "MARADONA" and one of the greatest experts on the legacy and history of "PELÉ". In Argentina, until the '70s, PELÉ was affectionately called "EL NEGRO". One day Viale was asked who is the better MARADONA or PELÉ, and he replied: "Of course, the best is MARADONA, but EL NEGRO, EL NEGRO is the PELÉ". The same goes for RICK and JON, they belong to a category above of all.

[@cubes6012]

@@JoseCarlosLuz Amen. Well said Jose

[@mathieuaman8874]

I went to that concert in Montreux . I saw them several time on stage in Switzerland and Germany. What a great band , so professional and always giving their best on stage. Respect to this generation of musicians . The best the world has ever seen…. And will ever I fear.

[@christophlieding734]

Please take me with you next time. Need to get out of social distance and Aloha from Germany

[@darrylgoblue]

This song touches my soul every time I hear it, but this live version is truly magnificent. As a lifelong Yes fan I've tried the rest in the progrock universe, but I always return to Yes.

[@Chamachosi]

Its a mistic experience this incredible music. Nice to live at the same time of Yes.

[@charleshull5055]

My gosh , all these guys are geniuses.

[@stevebranney8937]

So brilliant. I wish I was 21... sometimes.. But am also glad I'm 63. Because i had this in my time and still after all these years it fills my heart.

[@James-dt7ky]

[@goodyguitars4270]

@@James-dt7ky me too

[@guymartin6685]

@@goodyguitars4270 me too. big time me too.

[@nicholasleboutillier4020]

One of their best songs from the best classic line-up of the band. Great performance. RIP Fish and thanks for the wonderful music you left behind.

[@Farweasel]

FISH ?! (ffs)

[@edf13]

@@Farweasel Squire's nickname

Amazing....this guys make me cry with this incredible masterpiece

[@alessandropittaluga9603]

.....brano pazzesco..... perfezione assoluta ....da brividi ....non potrò mai fare a meno di questa musica.....per tutta la mia vita

[@davidebramucci6306]

Tecnicamente i migliori!!

[@fredyair1]

Music for the mind and the soul.

[@frankalfar]

I believe that this is one of the greatest pieces of music of the 20th century. It always brings me to tears, its almost a religious experience . I use to loop this song in my apt to give it good vibrations. It just seems so uplifting and spiritual .

[@MRFThorne]

I'm with you on that one, Frank. This track simply defies brilliance - the most astounding rock track (if it can be described as such) I've ever heard. The central section with the interchanges between organ and harp and percussion is magnificent - it sounds futuristic and mediaeval at the same time.

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

Mark Thorne When I first started to play drums, this song and heart of the sunrise were songs I had learn to play. I grew up in Massachusetts listening to this band. Mike Portnoy use to as well. Indeed one of the fathers of Progressive Music.

[@cyyyggnus]

The only thing I would mildly disagree with Frank, is your phrase: "...almost a religious experience". I think those who listen to/view this with an open heart can have a true religious experience (not almost). In this music I hear the Voice of God.

[@koroba01]

You are exactly correct. When this album came out I bought it but did not pay it the attention it deserved, now all these years later I have come to fully realize the ethereal surreal feeling one gets when the song truly unfolds itself to you. It is a religious experience, without a doubt. I have come to appreciate anew the songs "Parallels" and "Machine Messiah" for what they are, true works of art.

[@cyyyggnus]

Steve, to your short list I would suggest you add "Turn of the Century" from the same album (as "Awaken"). If you want a longer list, well...I could go on for an hour! I am happy for you that you've opened a gate that leads to lots of amazing places!

[@dmax3270]

They were on fire.

[@melodiemaker86]

One of the finest and best compositions ever written in prog rock history

[@3Unique]

Music history?

[@ricktvedt1920]

The ultimate merging of spirituality and music. Brings tears every time.

[@garywinner7666]

It's amazing for us 60 plus how fantastic this time was for us I was brought up on yes from16 this is my favourite song xx

[@toddkaiser7594]

What a combination. The magic of ric wakeman and jon's angelic voice,not to mention Steve's talented fingers

[@toddkaiser7594]

Rip Chris

[@t.w.i.spol.sr.o.988]

A time when musicians were musicians not entertainers

[@cucu4170]

the "Yes" are one the best band in the concert live ,they have a tecnical incredible ,are teachers

[@johncaruana7592]

Spiritually enlightening a masterpiece

[@chrisferguson900]

I can't get through this song without crying. Jon's proud of this song & he should be. I'm always tapping to Alan's bells from the bridge. I'm so grateful I grew up in this period of music, mainly the 60's & 70's when music was it's most creative. I hear what's out today & would prefer hearing someone snoring. After all today's music puts me to sleep as it's so boring. I thank my late oldest brother, Steve, for turning me on to YES in 1972. These gentlemen should receive an honorary Grammy for their work which far exceeds anything awarded today.

[@justjeph6927]

Thankful, too, for AM radio bringing the (abbreviated version) of Roundabout to us!

[@sabrinafinkel92]

First heard this when I was 15, now 54, still makes me cry too. Beautiful MUSIC. Not prog etc etc, MUSIC. All that is good, true, wild and magic in humanity. The positives. Glorious.

[@jeremyruygrok9700]

Only do National Anthems and the night of the proms Edinburgh Tattoo Cardiff Arms Park for tears but know where you are coming from

[@nonsensely]

I was just thinking about adding this to my "crying time" playlist...

[@ismailmohammad2579]

Then you have the Kanye West and Bieber types

[@jamesjohnston7641]

You see Rick, eyes closed, playing? Jon stepping forward, as though imparting something from heaven? This song is Rapturous, as it builds and builds upon it's Crescendo, into the outer reaches of our Spiritual Imagination's... I've too have followed yes, since The Yes Album's release, and am 63 now! Of ELP, Genesis and Tull? My heart is closest, somehow, to Yes? They are Spiritual...

[@090nj2]

this song is so beautiful man

[@ScottDeBerg]

Amazing that human beings can play these instruments like this. In awe.

[@billskis]

And still work together after all these decades.

[@billnyc6658]

Musically, I think YES song that best exhibits their virtuosity is "Siberian Kahtru"..

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

The keyboards blow me away, with his eyes closed!

[@justjeph6927]

Hours of work, mate

[@JoseDias-ul5fl]

A melhor banda de sempre. Ninguem faz ou fara este alto som

[@frank.jduran4741]

How lovely it is to listen to Yes Music 🎵

[@robmaas3428]

Their magnum opus, GOOSEBUMPS every time I hear this.... so perfect it becomes scary

[@luyyzalvarezborja2485]

YES Genius Genius SPACE RITUAL , PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND . The unique sound of the universe. Y E S

[@gerrysander3654]

Majestic sound artistry..RIP Alan White

[@edgreen8140]

Wakeman pulls it off geniusly, Jons vocals are perfect! What a band! Steve Howe = perfection.

[@simonesbarigia2595]

When Yes are in shape there is nobody like them. Squire nr 1 always All the band is perfectly aligned This is perfection This is paradise of music

[@lesblatnyak5947]

And the triple neck bass

[@joaoroberto2853]

na minha opinião o Rick Wakeman e o melhor da Banda.... com todo respeito aos outros musicos

[@danielethier2015]

@@joaoroberto2853 Steve Howe was presented "best guitarist" 5 years in a row and had to be"declined" for him receiving this prestigious award the 6th time due to award limits.. Along with Keith Emerson, Wakeman is definitely top tier when it comes to being a master of his instruments, however, the sound of yes..particularly this lineup(giving Bill Bruford no less of credit) merritts the highest of respect from top musicians in the highest of standards!!

[@игорьнеструев]

Они все красавцы!!! Браво!!!

[@Persemb]

Simply amazing. Nothing more to be said.

[@pablorandur]

Ez a dal egy szimfónia! Boldog vagyok, hogy abban a korban nőhettem fel, amikor ezek a művészek már elkápráztatták tehetségükkel a világot. Tőlük ez a kedvencem.

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

A lineup we will never see again, hear again live, to enjoy the talent that created this and so many wonderful compositions, which thankfully transends time. For those of us who have been lucky to see and hear them perform, videos such as this, brings back all the majical memories that these particular 5 Men have gifted us with.

[@solderboy1627]

Well, it’s actually five of them… never miss Alan!

[@cmichaelanthonyimages2197]

​@@solderboy1627 your correct. Thats what happens when you dont re-read your post. I just saw Anderson and the Geeks. He still has it, and has not lost that magic and presence that was Yes, and is now with the Geeks.

[@albertocovelli5335]

Suma de talentos que crean este tipo de genialidades!! Delicia total!!

[@TheWESTMAC]

They just give it all they have in this classic, wonderful blend of talent and sound.

[@cruznthebeach]

100 years from now Yes music will be as revered as Bach and Beethoven

[@arieraaphorst1998]

No, like 'minor composers'

[@drfoxcourt]

Here's hoping, man.

[@mariojorgecaeiro]

It is already.

[@geraldpriest635]

I still think this has to be one of the best songs written and played by YES.

[@jvandoren69]

It is

[@garyworden5014]

This is one of the most complete songs, period. Ever

[@ewarynek5604]

My best song

[@chuck6433]

I love this live version of Awaken

[@alienz8917]

Wonderous stories "is better.

[@mwayne9109]

The Ultimate lineup of the Ultimate band.

[@claudiusbrito879]

Banda fantástica de rock progressivo. Incomparável!!

[@timweatherill3738]

possibly the most spiritually important pieces of rock music ever composed. It is glorious.

[@michaelward5670]

Nice !

[@gjj2360]

Followed the band since the beginning. Every time I listen I am still in awe!

[@andymath89]

Whenever I feel too stressed or unbalanced, I listen to this song. That is my meditation: I stop doing anything and just LISTEN AND FEEL this masterpiece. It's healing.

[@nkasandra]

Yes ! Bravo !!!

[@gracesmith3914]

What a piece of music..marvellous, beautiful..no words can do it justice.

[@franciscoelicer7826]

Probably the best piece of progressive rock music ever produced by the human race

[@malcolmhuscroft1558]

This song has always meant a lot to me with the loss of my father!