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[@jeremygray1331]

“I might fail a drug test after listening to yes” may be the best comment by any reactor in the history of reactions.

[@vaguelyright6833]

They definitely would have failed it before they listened to it.

[@glennw.2620]

"I feel like I was fighting for my life." I laughed for a solid minute.

[@thomassartwelle2836]

😂

[@jlimarick]

These dudes look like they are in the perfect frame of mind to get the most out of this masterpiece!

[@daddyboy3546]

Saw them at the fabulous Forum in ‘74. Tripping tripping tripping. I didn’t usually take psychedelics for concerts but for this Yes show and a single Dead show I broke my rule.

[@kurtkish6970]

This is it. Many Prog Rockers consider this to be the best Prog song ever. It’s undeniably a masterpiece. My favorite for sure. Chris Squire’s bass is earth shattering! RIP Chris Squire.

[@mikemicrael5749]

Yes, Genesis, Crimson, Tull and Floyd. There's nothing better than 1970s progressive rock.

[@roydavis5222]

Add Americas answer to prog Rock KANSAS and STYX

[@wendellwiggins2900]

​@roydavis5222 Styx? & Kansas, like most are semi-pseudo-Prog unlike HAPPY THE MAN who were the US best pure & totally PROG band

[@joshuamasserant8215]

And Rush

[@robertdoknes8499]

Add Gentle Giant

[@TheRKae]

EMERSON... LAKE... AND PALMER!!!!

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

Yes - When a 19 minute song is too short.

[@jeffreylauzon7630]

This album became Geddy Lee of Rush his whole world. Highly influenced by Chris Squire bass playing, Geddy said if there were no Yes, there would be no Rush.

[@wendellwiggins3776]

annoying scratchy voice Geddy Lee Geddy Lee Geddy Lee! Why do RUSH who can't hold a candle up to 70's YES in any way, shape or form always gets mentioned by someone on YES post? No Rush would be just fine with me

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

You definitely can hear that High Gain Rickenbacker bass sound the Getty adopted as his tone for years and years

[@jeffreylauzon7630]

@MARSHOMEWORLD yeah it's spot on for sure.

[@scottkeeler2306]

And. Chris Squire was influenced by John Entwistle.

[@jeffreylauzon7630]

@scottkeeler2306 Ox was pretty amazing, love the song The Real Me.

[@pcbreactions]

Can we give Rick Wakeman a little love here? The keyboards on this are constant. Either in the background or up in your face. This lineup with Wakeman is classic Yes at its finest.

[@michaelgnit8476]

Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson are the two giants of keyboards during this era.

[@thesidsss]

Wakemans “journey to the center of the earth” is epic. Saw it live in SF

[@krishnarajballie4609]

He's absolutely amazing on CTTE.

[@СерафимТоманов]

@@michaelgnit8476 Agreed, but I would add Tony Banks as well

[@michaelgnit8476]

@@СерафимТоманов Heartly agree

[@josephbruno6111]

Just think, it gets better every time you listen to it ... trust me, I've listening to this album for over 40 years.

[@krishnarajballie4609]

Agreed. I bought it in 1981 and it's still my favourite album of all time.

[@tomhenninger4153]

Love seeing people listening to Close to the Edge for the first time. So beautiful and thunderous

[@juliesummers8616]

Close to the Edge is a spiritual and emotional journey. I think of it as a musical representation of the travel down the River of life.

[@staratlas7778]

This song is one of the most influential pieces to ever be created! If you think about how many time signatures, from song structure, lyrics and simply masterful musicianship, and the fact that you have multiple genres of music all wrapped in one song!? And released in 1972! This song changed not only the rock/progressive genre, but influenced countless musicians for decades to come! We will probably never have anything like this again, so thank you Yes for blessing us with this Masterpiece ❤️

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

Just "Close your eyes and listen." As most of us Yes fans well know, Yes music requires the listener to immerse themselves, within the privacy of one's own head, and with repeated listenings; therefore to allow the music to carry you on a journey within one's own soul. With Peace and Love to all! (Michael)

[@tomschoepen]

Well described! Also 'Pink Floyd', 'Dead Can Dance', ... However, imho, since bands or artists usually have a very diverse repertoire, I don't think that principle is so applicable to its totality, but rather to specific songs, musical pieces or concept albums. As an aside, people experience music without a soul. In fact, the existence of a soul has never been scientifically proven. Using the word as a metaphor (as you do): Yes, Yes. ;-) - Thank you for this great reaction! - I would like to suggest: "And You and I", from the same album. Thank you all! - Thomas

[@greggwilliamson]

Some weed, some 'shrooms, a quart of beer, and any Yes album. Memories!! God, I hate getting old!!

[@scottzappa9314]

Then the music would not be the only entertainment if it was me. LOL I'm now old too, officially.

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Best psychedelic music of all. 😂❤

[@markoliver630]

The music is just as great listening straight.

[@bélalugrisi]

Jon is going to be 80 in October. Just saw him last weekend and he sounds as good as 40 years ago!

[@sabralocke4904]

Thank God we were around to hear it :)

[@lisarainbow9703]

Geddy Lee actually played with YES , after the sad passing of their bassist, Chris Squire. I believe it was a concert to celebrate their induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... Loved your reaction to this, it's definitely the kind of song that stops you in your tracks, pulls you out of your body, and yanks you into the stratosphere....😁

[@dingbat19]

When you listen to classic Yes and get it, it's a life changing experience

[@JonHammerHeart]

Wow. Impressive guys! I never thought I'd see this prog masterpiece on this channel. It is just so long that most reactors don't do it. Respect gentlemen! Thank you. Many people believe this is the greatest song in prog and I am one of them. The Hammond organ solo at approximately 20:40 is the most finely crafted organ solo in all of rock.

[@Arisen_Rhez]

Must rare is those who actually LISTEN to it without stopping all 2 minutes to say "amazing" "I recognize this instrument" or "this sound is nature I guess..." X) Great react guys

[@JonHammerHeart]

If you want to try another Prog masterpiece listen to "Firth of Fifth" by Genesis. It's the only other song I might put in this league.

[@keithwatkins7908]

Well done lads for reviewing this amazing song. Great to see you enjoying it with your eyes shut and mouths open! You are close to the edge of a massive and brilliant Yes rabbit hole. Thank you.

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

"classic" and "iconic" and "epic" get thrown around faaaar toooo much in music. THIS TRULY QUALIFIES!

[@davidmccullough7402]

Holy fuck I never thought I'd see you guys reacting to this!

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

I did

[@allanmartin1005]

Hi from the UK. That was YES, and have barely scratched the surface. What you have listened to is without question a true masterpiece. And what you need to understand is that people will still be listening to this a hundred years from now. There is only YES.

[@dlhen]

Rush and Yes. My two fave all time bands. You dudes have been officially christened.

[@fd1930]

That was a f’n trip wasn’t it? 😎 I had some reservations when I saw this coming up - it’s way outside your normal comfort zone. Could you do this epic song credit? Guys, you did the song and yourselves proud. An honest, respectful and genuine reaction. Thank you for doing this. Now listen to it again after a blunt! Still love you guys

[@janicemacmillan2610]

When I was a teen, they would play whole Yes albums on the local late night fm station. Love them.

[@perry3928]

FYI, the guys were sitting around in 1968 trying to think of a name, Jon thought of life, Chris thought of world and Peter kept saying Yes! You guys Crack me up. I'm 64, and when this came out, I had toked a few and had the same reaction. Thanks for the flashback!

[@wlines]

Watching you two guys dig this is exactly what the seventies was like. A bunch of guys in someone's basement, a haze of hash smoke, eyes closed, heads waiving , totally tripped out with absolutely no shortage of music that was made for you to get f****d up too and marvel at. I feel I won the cosmic lottery being born in 59.

[@IvorPresents]

~Exact same situation for me, only it was '73 and I was twenty five. My best friend's attic where the sound system was. Yes Genesis King Crimson Tull, good days.

[@kjdarch1]

Heres to '59! And the early 70s 1973.. 🥰

[@sigil5772]

"Was that eighteen minutes?!?" is testament to how well-constructed the whole thing is. You break it down and it's four or five themes/motifs which are very cleverly arranged and woven together, so - in a way - it's like listening to the same song done four times in slightly different ways but which you recognise every time certain bits come around again. As a Yes fan of many years, I'd say they never reached this height before or after, though "Awaken" comes close.

[@RichardSmith-xt5tb]

Around 1970 they came two a small town in Michigan and actually played at the Fenton community center I actually sat in a folding chair three rows back from the stage it gave me an experience I never forgot unbelievable. I'm 72 and still love him as much now as I did then

[@mattleppard1970]

Your whole worldview can change after this one. Best music ever written - many would say 😊 Subscribed because of this ❤

[@FrankBelluardo759]

Watching these two with their eyes closed listening to the opening is beautiful. They get it from the start. How cool they groove to the sound…

[@fizgig2016]

One of my very best concert memories was seeing this performed live. Just them performing, no tape fills, drum tracks, all 100% the boys. Lifetime favorite band since '73. Best band to listen to while tripping, btw. This whole album is mindblowing - all 3 tracks of it.

[@andrewtrautman592]

When you’ve seen Close to Edge performed LIVE one can only begin to truly appreciate the awesome majesty of this composition…

[@nim4464]

hopefully they play it when i see them in august 🔥

[@dinosaurbob3913]

One of the most amazing things about Yes is that they were jyst as tight live as they were in studio. If you take away crowd sounds, you can’t tell live from studio. They were (still are) THAT GREAT

[@jonathansmith3742]

I've seen it several times. 2001 with an orchestra outside at a winery in WA. A couple of years ago for the 50th anniversay with the newer lineup. Either way it was awesome.

[@pbwbrian53]

@@nim4464I don’t think they’d be allowed to leave the stage without playing it. Saw them play it last weekend. Not quite Yes, but close enough.

[@jabehauber]

The dream of Geddy with Yes DID come true in 2017 at Yes' induction to the rock and roll hall of fame. In the performance of Roundabout, Geddy delivered the part of the late, great Chris Squire. Watch that vid. Geddy looks as if a childhood fantasy is coming true. He does the air keyboard break just like we all do listening to this. He is in awe of what is going on around him even while he is expertly playing Chris' part.

[@gennyreese420]

Yeess!! Great reaction, what a nice surprise! Every time you guys have this conversation about frequencies and tones I am reminded again of that Outer Limits episode called 'music of the spheres', you guys got to check it out✌🖤😎 ...speaking of frequencies I think you both would find the breakdown of solfeggio tones very interesting, combined with specific binaural beats they can affect very specific change within our bodies✌🖤😎🌟

[@spawn4582]

Guys, I recommend listening to such songs from YES as “The Gates of Delirium”, it lasts 21 minutes, the longest song, and “Yours Is No Disgrace”. The song "Close To The Edge" is a mixture of progressive rock and theatrical performance in the style of opera, sometimes listening to this song it reminded me of fantastic Hollywood films such as "The Abyss" or "Robocop", at least the group YES could write such songs for Hollywood I I’m 100% sure, we heard various instruments here, from bass, guitars and organ, the organ really impressed me, overall one of the best compositions YES! 18 minutes to forget about everything!

[@jimralston7562]

Great reaction to my all time favorite song, album and band! I could tell you were really feeling it! Some criticize the chaotic beginning but to me it reflects the chaos of our early lives... For more pure prog journeys i suggest the Pink Floyd Trinity: Dark Side of the Moon. Wish You Were Here and Animals. Listen to a side at a time. PF lyrics are much more poignant and dark than Yes, but very relevant even today. Timeless! Early Genesis is great too: Suppers Ready and Firth of Fifth! You guys are great!

[@chrisharris1522]

After many years of listening to this song, it still amazes me to this day they could play that live

[@wreckingKREW1]

This one,Gates of Delirium and The Ritual. Seen them all played live by various lineups of the band and have been floored every time.

[@normandaubry]

Rush arrived on the scene after Yes and were huge Yes fans

[@isabelledrevet5913]

I think it’s time for you to listen to "Firth of Fifth" from Genesis (Peter Gabriel era) if you still want to listen to amazing prog rock music... "Yes", what a band ! Great music from great players !

[@tedsmith7814]

Yes to “Firth of Fifth”!

[@tomschoepen]

'Firth of Fifth' and 'Close to the Edge' are very different - both are Masterpieces!

[@isabelledrevet5913]

@@tomschoepen and I’m pretty sure they would love "The Knife" (live 1973) as they love heavy stuff 😉

[@GES8215]

Yawn

[@rbu83145]

You must complete the album. To not do so is a crime to your soul.

[@philbrowning1187]

Absolutely.

[@ognir66]

You speak truth. This is a musical Rite of passage. Not to be missed. Period.

[@danhall2197]

Excellent reaction. Backtrack a few years to 1969 and the album "In the Court of the Crimson King" by the group King Crimson. Back in the day we used have a couple fatties being passed around listening to this great music.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

Watch y'all vibe to this was wonderful. I will admit one time I actually cried at the end of this song because it moved me so much. I started thinking of the meaning and thinking about stuff and it got me good.

[@scottchapin2323]

when YES was inducted into the RRHOF, they played ROUNDABOUT and Geddy Lee stepped in for the late Chris Squire on bass. There is video of it. Watching you guys react to this was priceless. YES is head music, your brain may not understand the lyrics, but your mind does. ROCK ON

[@rudymarmaro]

When Yes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson from Rush introduced them, and Geddy Lee played bass ( as Chris Sqire passed away) on Roundabout

[@alt-epi]

This band never fails to give me goosebumps. They're incredible. Do "I've Seen All Good People" or "Starship Trooper" next!

[@sabralocke4904]

There are so many layers of music- this is my favorite Yes song- many many nights listening to this and every time i hear it I get taken back to a better time :) thank you!!!!

[@michaelavery6390]

Good reaction Gents. This song as you already know is 18 minutes long and it took up all of the first side of the album. It has four parts to it ... The Solid Time of Change Total Mass Retain I Get Up, I Get Down Seasons of Man. A slight description of the song is about ' The relaxation of Life and being Close to the Edge of the Realisation of our Universal Experiences '

[@alexcaroll3161]

Geddy did play Roundabout with Yes after Chris passed, and Danny Carey played YYZ with Rush, so yeah these guys are all interconnected!

[@steve26553]

The track is a spiritual journey. The opening section sounds a mess at first with each of the musicians doing his own thing with no cohesion. This is deliberate. A musical metaphor of chaos to represent a confused state of mind. The person then finds peace and tranquility down by the river at one with nature and discovers himself. The line near the end "Now that you find, now that you're whole" A true masterpiece of musical craftsmanship.

[@MrBloomdido42]

Hi guys, I am a Prog musician from the UK ,really enjoy your reactions and a great vibe!

[@damonhines8187]

Fractured yet again by the explosive creativity and virtuosity of these nutbars. Incandescent. Early on, Steve Howe's clustered rapid-fire runs evoke - for me - Roman candles, which were tube shaped fireworks that spun, spitting colours when nailed to a post, board or such. Drums also wild. Whole band is phenomenal. Enjoy the journey, see y'all aboard. 😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊

[@benjaminsanabria6021]

Yours is no disgrace, heart of the sunrise by YES

[@KevinRCarr]

Gentlemen, thank you. I guess it's appropriate that my favorite reaction of yours happen with this song. You guys responded to this exactly as I have been responding to it for 47 years. Fun fact; The first time I ever listened to this song and album was also the very first time I took LSD all by myself. Yah. No kidding. What a trip!

[@TheRKae]

"Gates of Delirium" by Yes is in the same category as "Close to the Edge." Another epic journey that will leave you forever changed.

[@TigerMtnKing]

That's the greatest song ever written by the greatest band to ever do it!🤩

[@jeffgodfrey204]

Thanks for the most authentic reaction ever to this song. This whole album is my one pic to be marooned on a desert island with.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Its good to be older when you can say you have been listening to Yes for over 50 yrs. Many concerts over the decades. With Jon Anderson and without, Yes still gets it done musically.

[@mrbrad4566]

Great reaction. Geddy Lee performed with Yes at their 2017 inauguration to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame standing in for late great Chris Squire preforming Roundabout.

[@saurian11]

One of the Best reactions to this Epic that I have ever seen! You guys were caught in Yes's tractor-beam, and pulled along to a another Dimension! A Dimension of sight and sound, that we like to call.....THE YES ZONE! (cue the Twilight Zone TV theme). Thank You guys, that was fun!!!! There is so much in the Yes universe to hear, Enjoy!

[@metalguru85]

Yes were a massive influence on Rush. Great band and great song.

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

Time for the song Siberian Khatru from this same album. Enjoy!!

[@juliemotl7725]

I love the bass line in Siberian Khatru. It’s incredible no matter how many times I hear it.

[@NickPangio-pi1sw]

When I saw them in MSG in 1976 me and my girlfriend were sitting 5th row center the blotter acid was just starting to kick in. What a great concert that was!

[@rohan-qd6py]

I was there… not tripping but “travelling, floating,”

[@MsSugarpop101]

Yes was my very first concert and this is what they played. Influenced my taste in music for sure. Proud prog rocker here!

[@stephaniethurmer5370]

I was at the concert premier tour of this in 1972

[@kmichaelp4508]

So was I

[@markjohnson4217]

There are only two other progressive rock epics from the 70s that also occupy the status of 'beyond rock' and have changed lives like this one has : 'Supper's Ready' by Genesis, and 'Echoes' by Pink Floyd. You will never be the same..

[@scifimonkey3]

I get up when this is on, I get down when it’s finished………..

[@pbwbrian53]

😂

[@patrickminer5926]

You two dudes are fucking awesome I bought close to the edge from gillete record store in 1972 in riverside ca took it home sat on my bean bag chair with some stoner friends with the black light on with flourescent posters drank some budweiser and smoked some cheap ass mexican weed and tripped the fuck out lol

[@stuartdmt]

Both Rush and Tool have noted that YES was a major influence. And Rush inducted YES into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and played bass when they played Roundabout at the ceremony. Chris Squire, Yes' bassist had died just a few years before. -- I'm really glad you liked this one. Do the rest of the album and then do the album Relayer - it will blow your socks off.

[@pbwbrian53]

Sound Chaser!

[@user-vv9it9ye4g]

My Dudes! You have experienced it! (I thought you already did! ) The other guitarist in my band and I were HUGE Yes fans, and drove three towns away (in my Triumph Spitfire) to get Close to the Edge the day it came out, and went back to my house to listen to it. We both lost it during that first "Ahhhhhh" in the intro. Never enjoyed a first listen so much in my life.

[@pbwbrian53]

I traveled from WA to GA last weekend to see Jon and Band Geek performing Yes epics. I suggest you see them. Amazing show.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

Also, this probably has the most kick azz keyboard solo of all time in it by Mr Rick Wakeman.

[@mikeeckel2807]

When this came out I listened to it every day for six years. Fifty ye!rs later l still hear something new in there. Now just wait until you hear all four sides (only four songs) of "Tales From Topographic Oceans"...then the great "Gates of Delerium" and what two members called their best song ever... "Awaken."

[@kelpkelp5252]

Def a masterpiece! I only heard it for the first time maybe a year ago, been missing it all these years

[@danacasey8543]

I saw Yes in concert for the first time in 1974. I was in an "altered state, " but the music alone sent me floating out of the arena! Their concerts are always great!

[@smilerpink]

Another Yes journey/trip is “Awaken.” That one will send you to another realm.

[@Carno987]

This ones a prog bangerrrr!!!!!🔥🔥

[@PeregrineTravers]

Gods greatest gift to Mankind is Music, Yes!

[@harleyw]

Great reaction! Made my day.😊 Next, finish this album. Then try the studio version of Awaken.

[@roygaiot8105]

Wow great reaction. This track really polarizes listeners. There were a couple of reaction vids where the listeners just vehemently hated this song -- and many who just got it from the start and loved it. I try to tell people to listen to their shorter songs first so that they're prepped for songs like Close to the Edge. I think now you'd be ready for Gates of Delirium, and you have to do Heart of the Sunrise.

[@mikethemotormouth]

As if there were any doubt Rick Wakeman is King of Keys! Also gotta get to Siberian Khatru, South Side of the Sky(album cut or the acoustic version, both are fucking ace) and Leave It

[@bobduerwald9805]

For another group that will take you away try Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Tarkus is a monumental song, 20 minutes of astonishing music, Karn Evel Nine is another fantastic song. Trilolgy is another amazing adventure. Keith Emerson is known as the greatest keyboardist of the 70's.

[@janicemacmillan2610]

I saw Emerson, Lake, and Palmer in concert in the 70s, the piano rose up into the air and spun in circles upside down while he was playing it.

[@mikethemotormouth]

They'd both love Lucky Man for sure

[@krob-sn7ek]

No offense, but I will take Rick Wakeman everyday !!

[@janster3000]

Tarkus is a masterpiece. I love it.

[@sweper]

Nice reaction to one of my favorite prog bands. The following track, "And You And I", isn't too shabby either

[@msfoodiediva]

Definitely takes you on a journey. Roundabout is must

[@roygaiot8105]

Regarding Rush and Yes. Yes were the inspiration for Rush. Getty Lee Idolized Chris Squire, so much so that he took Squire's place at the induction of Yes at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He played bass on their performance of Roundabout because Squire had passed away. (it's on KZbin)

[@hawkmoon419]

Geddy Lee played with Yes at their Rock N Roll HOF induction.

[@soundofflute]

Now THAT is the way to listen to Close to the Edge. ❤

[@psbarrow]

I heard this song when it first came out, so after 50 years, here's my take on the lyrical message of the song: Anderson said the lyrics were inspired by Hermann Hesse's 1922 novel "Siddhartha", which charts a journey of self-discovery and spiritual realisation, so... It opens with the peaceful sounds of nature, followed by the chaos of individual life in human society, the search for spiritual enlightenment, the notion that it cannot be found in human society ("Then according to the man who showed his outstretched arm to space, He turned around and pointed, revealing all the human race, I shook my head and smiled a whisper, knowing all about the place"), and ending with the sounds of nature one again (the Buddhist idea of enlightenment as being one with nature). The end of the journey was thus there at the beginning, all along. But while the author has attained that higher spiritual plane, they are still physically bound to the material reality of their lower, Earthly existence; so as seasons pass by: I get up, I get down.

[@SoundLevel11481]

ZAPPA "Waka-Jawaka" a trip like no other.... ZAPPA "Waka-Jawaka" a trip like no other.... ZAPPA "Waka-Jawaka" a trip like no other....

[@patcow9999]

"I don't think anyone understands the meaning of this song", I'm a Yes nut and I certainly haven't got a scooby! This is an immense song and you're right to put them with Rush and Tool as regards a journey. I know Rush are heavily influenced by Yes, Geddy Lee indicted them into the R&R Hall of Fame. I'd put 2 bands into that trippy "takes you to another place" category, with track suggestions: Pink Floyd - Shine on You Crazy Diamond and Genesis - Supper's Ready. Great reaction lads!

[@inkubuzz]

And Emerson Lake and Palmer -Tarkus?

[@patcow9999]

@@inkubuzz I love ELP, but I just wanted to give a couple of suggestions. I'm more a fan of Aquatarkus off WBMFTTSTNEL&G. In a wider list I'd bring in some Camel songs too.

[@psbarrow]

Well, here's my take after 50 years of listening to it: Anderson said the lyrics were inspired by Hermann Hesse's 1922 novel "Siddhartha", which charts a journey of self-discovery and spiritual realisation, so... It opens with the peaceful sounds of nature, followed by the chaos of individual life in human society, the search for spiritual enlightenment, the notion that it cannot be found in human society ("Then according to the man who showed his outstretched arm to space, He turned around and pointed, revealing all the human race, I shook my head and smiled a whisper, knowing all about the place"), and ending with the sounds of nature one again (the Buddhist idea of enlightenment as being one with nature). The end of the journey was thus there at the beginning, all along. But while the author has attained that higher spiritual plane, they are still physically bound to the material reality of their lower, Earthly existence; so as seasons pass by: I get up, I get down.

[@wendellwiggins3776]

OH SNAP!!!! You DID'IT and went for the EDGE! I hope you all were Stoned! So, I first heard this and saw them LIVE in 72 at 16 years old and was essentially musically REBORN! 70's YES were the GODS of PROG but if non-pure Prog like Rush and Tool are your only other reference points then you need to GET OUT MORE, my young friends. PURE PROG is a deep deep well. There are few Progressive Rock originals & peers of 70's YES that can compete but with their own unique imaginative styles these come close > KING CRIMSON, (early) GENESIS, GENTLE GIANT, NATIONAL HEALTH, VANDER GRAAF GENERATOR. Once you go through that door & start down this path you will UNDERSTAND that there's an entire UNI-VERSE of amazingly adventurous non-traditional Rock bands which MOST mainstream music fans have never heard. So now that you've been pushed up the EDGE maybe you have the motivation to go OVER IT into more serious PROG ! LOL BTW the next two songs off this album will also BLOW YOUR MIND

[@thed3008]

Yes!

[@stuartmazzeo2516]

Amazing how a song can induce life altering emotions.

[@plexus]

"was that 18 minutes?" "is that it?" ... L... O... F'N... L... HAH

[@garri5108]

I was asking for 70s progressive rock reactions since you are started this channel lol. I can't believe it's actually happening. I was so desperate because it's the most creative, emotional, beautiful music ever. I'm not joking. Prog metal like Dream Theater is nowhere near to this music which was composed by geniuses composers that led bands in 70s. I wish you heard Genesis, the same Genesis that was doing pop hits in 80s, but in 70s they were imo the most subtle, the most interesting progressive rock band. I wish you would listen to "Firth Of Fifth" or "Supper's Ready" by Genesis, that would also blow your minds. Thanks for the video guys!

[@fastandfurious5755]

Listen to the song Firth Of Fifth performed by Genesis, you will like it! There were a lot of great progressive bands in the 70s. Such as Genesis, YES, Pink Floyd, Rush, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Iron Butterfly, Frank Zappa, Gentle Giant, Soft Machine and many many others. The last thing I listened to now was Curved Air, a progressive British rock band that released a couple of good progressive albums in the 70s, but unfortunately did not last long and broke up.

[@HendersonDavid-m8r]

OMG! Hollywood! You're reactions reminded me, of me, almost 50 years ago doing acid and listening to this...the greatest song on the greatest album ever recorded. I actually saw your face melting at one point! So funny! Finish this album out and I think ya'll will agree with me...greatest album ever recorded. Can't wait!

[@simbachuggz]

Now we're talkin. Epic. Watch when yes went in the hall of fame. Geddy sat in for Chris squire.

[@blakfloyd]

Y'all are really gonna release this monster at 3am? Man, we gotta get to sleep at some point lol.

[@zanderalex2463]

The best song of all time and you felt it. Good conclusions.

[@stanleymerritt4722]

Best band...ever. Best album...ever. Best song...ever.

[@toddgersh]

I prefer And you And I but agree on everything else

[@danbardos3498]

Yes is my favorite soundtrack to reading Tolkien.

[@michaelbeerbados3291]

Yes music should have been the soundtracks to all the Lord of The Rings movies.

[@bélalugrisi]

If Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks come to your area, don't miss it. This Epic and many others!! Cheers!

[@fenderchamp8241]

Hollywood was tripping! Rick Wakeman=Genie us.