Jon Anderson and Todmobile Awaken

Todmobile with it´s rockestra SinfoniaNord www.sinfoniano... and the choir Hljómeyki performed the masterpiece Awaken written by Howe/Anderson "Awaken" with Jon Anderson in Iceland 2013.

[@DealioTV]

The Most Incredible Version of Awaken ever...

[@derekhabbeshaw8883]

The line "Like the time I ran away Turned around and you were standing close to me" I think of my Mom that passed away last June as I was a rebellious kid and took off a lot..I see her standing beside me ..makes me cry.

[@chrisrickert8638]

The gates of Heaven itself opened wide during this performance....and Jon was granted admittance!!

[@swordvids3]

A prog masterpiece performed to perfection!!

[@richardlozano6221]

A shout out to all performers. One of the best performances I've heard of awaken.

[@alexkeyboards7523]

This is absolutely my favorite live version of this beautiful Yes masterpiece ever.

[@Johnzay]

That is absolutely one of the most stunning versions of Awaken ever - absolutely brilliant!

[@neilmeikle8631]

I have seen Yes, with Jon perform this song on many occasions - this version is quite incredible. Jon's delivery is quite perfection - this must have been a Magical Concert to have attended!!!

[@petecalgaro]

This is pure magic. I've heard this song 100s of times, as well. All the singers and orchestration.....words can't do it justice.......

[@scottallan1595]

I have seen YES live 23-times. I named my first born son Christopher Gabriel after Chris Squire and Peter Gabriel. Awaken is one of my 2 or 3 top YES songs. I LOVE YES. Jon sounds awesome! This was beyond amazing, THANK YOU!!!!!

[@TheOmanJam]

Scott Allan Great name choice and reason!

[@KauanRMKlein]

Sorry to break it to you, but this song is garbage, uninspired, formulaic garbage. This is one cliché after another, Yes repeating itself shamelessly, basically Jon alone promoting it as a _great sing_ not even his own vocals are great. Of course it'd be a superb song if the authors were some previously unknown band, or a pop band. But unfortunately this is basically _they best they could do do without Bruford,_ and it shows. People who actually think this is a great song have little to none understanding of musical structure, orchestration or even basic musical theory. Either that or they don't know the entire corpus of Yes'.

[@GeneralSamov]

@@KauanRMKlein Sorry to break it to you, but you don't need a musical degree to appreciate music. I guess that's why jazz is appreciated almost exclusively by persons who studied music theory, whereas almost everyone else thinks it is musical jerking off (which is not the case for classical music). I mean musicians fawn all over Coltrane's "Giant Steps", but to be honest, it doesn't tell me anything. It might have all the right chords, progressions, combinations and whatnot, but it simply lacks soul.

[@sansovino4124]

@@KauanRMKlein Don't try and be a pretentious prick - it's showing.

[@Raiderblack]

Wow... John has never sounded better... Great rendition...

[@dbd1963]

That is one amazing, legit performance. Great musicianship, Jon sounds wonderful, choir is transcendent. A beautiful surprise.

[@markdunning1063]

WOW.......................WOW. This is my favourite Yes song of all time and I didn't think anyone other than Anderson, White, Wakeman, Howe and Squire (RIP) could do it justice, but this is a truly amazing version. Utterly, utterly brilliant.

[@visog]

This is just triumphant and glorious... All hail Jon Anderson and Yes. This choir and band do a fantastic job.. 13:40 to 14:40 is surely the greatest cadence in rock history... Absolute genius

[@erikhesjedal3569]

To me it sounds like they're playing it too slow

[@JOEB955]

I think Jon knows this is the best backing of musicians that he has ever had. The BEST performance of AWAKEN I have ever seen!

[@ediklau]

Same for me! Astonished in my vacation! Completeness!

[@rogerwintle1968]

Silly - he enjoyed the backing vocals and orchestration - backing band - amateur

[@fourcats4448]

Greatest version of one of Yes' greatest songs. This just soars.

[@herdis321]

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[@Sergueio]

Can't help the tears. Thanks for this masterpiece!

[@eljeffe58]

Bring Todmobile to the USA. Forget the fade four. I am up for some freshness like this! Go Jon!

[@VladthePainter]

Blown away.... BLOWN AWAY...! Beautiful folks...! Beautiful!! Jon!

[@schraddel6571]

Best Awaken ever. With great Orchestra and choir. For my Opinion . . . . . .

[@WeirdMedicine]

Just unbelievable. What a beautiful piece of music and so PERFECTLY done by Tod and the orchestra. Amazed at how Jon Anderson can still sound so fresh after so long. THANK YOU for this.

[@markriva4259]

Perhaps the greatest performance of one of the greatest visionary songs in musical history. A W A K E N !

[@edub1961]

THANK YOU JON!!!! I'M CRYING!!!! NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY FEELINGS!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@pizzicatoprod]

Jon, Tod musicians; First off, Thank You for your gifts and sharing them with us. Jon, it took a few years for your masterwork to be written. It has taken a few more years for the master performance to convey it's full message. It has come full circle, and as we all know; a circle never ends. May the spirit that lifts this song, for all ears to hear, never end.

[@bigjt141]

Having listened to this over and over again this has to be the best thing on KZbin. It's always been an incredible song but this orchestrated version is simply breathtaking from johns still incredible voice, to the backing singers and all the musicians it should be compulsory that every child sees this so they can understand what true music is all about instead of the utter dross in today's charts ..... thank you John and Todmobile

[@MrStrat01]

Absolutely amazing version !!!! The guitar player is the certified true copy of Steve Howe !!! His playing is very close of Steve's playing... And Jon........angel's voice !! ;-))

[@ЮрийСмагин-э5я]

Потрясающе!!! Андерсон бриллиант!!! Yes моя самая любимая группа ,уже на протяжении более 45 ти лет!!! классика!

[@robertkaye5434]

The more watch/hear this version of "Awaken," the more I'm convinced its one of the best ever!

[@nonsuch]

I can't get enough of this version. It's really to die for. 🤯😵

[@bluetailtailfly692]

Absolutely superb!! The Sun will lead us Our reason to be here Classic YES 😊

[@skylarmoon7905]

Do you. Know me from the wolf game

[@michaelcolclough8257]

Thank you Jon. So beautiful. I cried.

[@GiorgioMonteleone]

Amazing!!!!

[@scottbourne1095]

TheTod10 - I can't stop watching/listening to this.... I am on 41 times and counting... it is the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. Cheers to you!

[@adam872]

Absolutely stunning. This could be the best version of Awaken that has ever been played. Spine tingling in every way. I'm speechless.

[@S6lnitskin]

All hats off. The guitar guy is a generator! Jon is present, but the guitar guy is certainly the heart of this sunrise. Jon, look around.

[@joneckard7723]

Being a Yes fan since 1970, how have I never seen this! ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@sarahharris2729]

Better than the studio version

[@zenwave5272]

A Sunday Mass for the New Age ... a truly sublime expression of spirit through music.

[@TheTod10]

It was a magical night......

[@bartnixon5878]

+TheTod10 PERFECT!!! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE

[@JanCarol11]

What amazing things you have done!

[@dioxygene]

yes, it is obvious for our pleasure (and yours ;-)

[@out99990]

Just absolutely SUBLIME!!! Literally brought a tear to this old linebacker's eye.

[@dmcr8171]

Always Amazing and as a live performance NOTHING compares ! Truly a Heavenly Experience.

[@ednewton4455]

This is quite possibly the greatest thing on KZbin :-)

[@freddyrodriguez5350]

Affirmative :)

[@GeorgeAPadilla]

+Bogfish Runt You might like Jon and Vangelis - have you tried??

[@ednewton4455]

+Christopher Jones, Yes, I think I have just about everything Mr Anderson has sung. It's quite a large collection!

[@rkermentz]

I tend to agree :)

[@sunlightcaller6219]

Stunning, Resplendent, Electrifying, Transcendent. An unparalleled Masterpiece!

[@ruraljuror1734]

All the (appropriate) adjectives! :)

[@gottisttot4167]

Jon Anderson is GREAT I hope one day he joins YES again Todmobile is also wonderful LOVE to Iceland from Paris.

[@GreenmanWood]

I feel so fortunate to have lived at the time as Yes and especially Jon Anderson. Those who were with Bach, Mozart...it must have been a similar feeling.

[@todtodson8322]

Yes is good. Yes with Jon even better. Todmobile with Jon is something else:)

[@timo235711]

Greenman Wood Amen!

[@JOEB955]

This song / performance provides the listener a portal / conduit into a higher more loving dimension that we can only dream of.

[@KurtRichterCISSP]

Beautiful, incredible, moving. Words can't express...

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Whenever I feel out of touch with God, I watch this. Brilliant performance!

[@chandajhan5288]

Tranquility Base , definitely a spiritual resonance. 🙂

[@ClitDoris]

Blimey! What a wonderful performance... How remarkable that Jon, though he was betrayed and abandoned by his life-long partners in Yes (whilst he lay in hospital at death's door, no less), has nevertheless been able to both maintain his personal and artistic integrity, and regain his health and his voice; all of which reaffirms the indisputable fact that Jon always has been, and forever will remain, the guiding soul, spirit, and one-and-only true visionary of the concept and music of Yes.

[@TheTod10]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIHagIaIqrGJkNE How are you anyway:)

[@periurban]

What a wonderful setting for the most beautiful male voice in rock.

[@dinocamella5940]

To see so musically talented people into this...is outstanding..Thank You Yes...For making this world a better Place...God bless

[@MegaMilher]

Best live performance of Awaken ever! With extra kudos to the guitarist for nailing every note! 🎸😎🏄‍♂️

[@ProckGnosis]

Speechless...this version rivals the original and in some ways surpasses it. A job well done!

[@smeagol1957]

Couldn't agree more.

[@thginthgin]

They NAILED IT!!!!!! Amazing performance

[@Marshmanification]

Wow. These guys nailed it. Spot on. And Jon's voice sounded great. Glad to see he's still got it.

[@RhysAZ2024]

WOW. Just WOW! That is probably the best live version of this song.

[@vittoriamantovani3639]

it's not possible to have more........long life Jon thak you for this.......

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Ultimate.... "Like the time I ran away Turned around and you were standing close to me Like the time I ran away Turned around and you were standing close to me....."

[@TheTod10]

Todmobile also performed Heart of the sunrise, Roundabout, State of independence and Owner of a lonely heart that night with Jon

[@thirteen28]

Oh, can you please, please please post those videos as well?

[@eljeffe58]

Please, oh please post!

[@John42ification]

Would have loved to have been there for that!

[@Jcuddle]

Tell us what dvd this is released on or how we obtain a copy of all performances and they will sell many many copies of that dvd.

[@TheOmanJam]

TheTod10 I just watched Heart of the Sunrise. It was great.

[@rdtkga]

One of the greatest versions of awaken ever!!!

[@beaucroftrecorders]

Extraordinary! Jon seems to be the only Yes member to retain all his powers and even get better with age. That was truly magical.

[@tixximmi1]

Wakeman too.

[@Paul71H]

This is the best version of Awaken ever recorded, even better than the original album version. This might be the best live recording of *any* Yes song. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@LauncestonCastle]

Probably the best live performance of this piece.

[@TheOmanJam]

I don't think Jon Anderson has ever sounded better than on this recording, so keep going Jon! Please bring this entire Todmobile and friends team over to the UK! Perhaps you can share a lineup with Steve Hackett and blow us all away, Genesis and Yes fans alike. Jon, these guys and gals did justice to your musical works.

[@keithmabon137]

Cant stop watching this, such a stellar interpretation of an ethereal song! Comparisons to the original are pointless really, all the performers are visibly moved by the involvement in the experience especially Jon! The gift of music!

[@dioxygene]

spot on

[@juangoodman]

I had tears in my eyes. Enveloped in Bliss....ty for posting.

[@frepi]

Mr Anderson's favourite Yes song, and mine too.

[@markriva4259]

frepi Me three!

[@maiale]

Amazing work of Todmobile and Mr. Jon. Lots of Life in every note!

[@bianlex78]

WOW, WHAT A VOICE IS THAT! AND WITH HIS 70 yrs

[@gustavoporta5511]

In my opinion, Yes is the best band ever. Awaken is the best song of Yes and this is the best version of Awaken you've ever heard. So I just heard the best music that I hear in my life. Thank you for this, wonderful

[@johndavidson1365]

Absolutely Dealio TV! Incredible performance.

[@Neugen]

Just incredible. I'm speechless.

[@TheTod10]

Me tooooo:)

[@thirteen28]

Absolutely incredible. This is my favorite piece of Yes music of all, and the performance here very much does it justice. *Extremely* well done!!

[@josecruz-gd2to]

wow...wow...wow.....what can I say. INCREDIBLE! This version really matches the original version, not only in music, sound and performance, but also in the spirit of the song. Music to stay in heaven. Congratulations Todmobile

[@todtodson8322]

Takk:)

[@seananderson8275]

IMHO..the best live version of Awaken ever! :)

[@ArnoldoMorenoMorenoMacaySA]

I don't get tired of seeing this performance and Supper's ready with Steve Hackett, I guess I have see them everyday, God, amazing, wordless.

[@todtodson8322]

Thank you:)

[@christopherwelsh7008]

This is amazing! Jon must be one of the happiest people to have ever lived.

[@mattwilliams3903]

The single greatest piece of music ever written, my opinion.

[@javieralorda4399]

Sublime! Thank you for bringing this beautiful pesente to all Yes fans. Please more of this

[@duncandomey8199]

OMW! Wow. Even after decades of listening to Yes, that was... wow!

[@SEYEBONOMUSIC-1]

Transcending! Jon is Yes!★★★★★★★★★★And this Symphony is the best I've heard in quite a long time!

[@rover1021]

One word.....WOW. No one can replace Jon.

[@wonekawa]

This truly shows what an immense talent Jon Anderson is. His contribution to popular music is undeniable and will be remembered long after we are gone. This performance is flawless and magical in every way and it makes me so happy to see him perform with such command and positive emotion.

[@Magnetron33]

Thank you Tod, for ceating such a wonderful forum for Jon's unique talent. Your arrangement is stunning and superb. You nailed the guitar with not just the notes, but incredible emotion.I love your orchestra. Thanks too to all of the wonderful performers.This brings the Magic that Jon always shares with everyone back to our beautiful world. Best ever!

[@marconavarrete3118]

Ir i could I'd vive INE million thumbs up. This could be the best symphonic progressive masterpiece ever. Angelical voice of Jon. Thank you so muchos forma this.

[@AromaLuver]

Thank you so very much for this EXTRAORDINARY performance! Please, if at all possible, upload the other YES songs.

[@marzzz1]

That. Was. Simply. Incredible. Speechless!

[@angelseven77]

This never gets old!!!

[@patricklemeur6360]

Je viens de découvrir cette vidéo ! je suis surpris c'est magnifique ! Jon le seul mec de YES présent !bravo .....

[@drogers1287]

I believe I read Jon said this is one of his most loved Yes songs. So majestic.

[@justaskinbag]

Yeah, I just read that interview today. And I agree.

[@greybrother01]

Absolutely above and beyond...

[@DominickBlack]

That's the best version of that, that I've ever heard. Jon's voice just gets better and better.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Holy Mo... this is incredible!

[@graceathought]

Sings as in his youth...

[@thginthgin]

OMG...... listening again! WOW AMAZING!

[@havscr6]

truelly the best I have ever heard...in tears here.

[@kurtiklaas]

This is absolutely fabulous. The orchestra, the choir and of course Anderson's voice are stunning! I can't wait for "Supper's Ready" earlier this year with Steve Hackett Update: After viewing this wonderful piece several times, I must say: The musical Oscar for a supporting act goes to the nameless blonde violinist. She looks fantastic and serious!

[@todtodson8322]

Uwe Pflaumbaum coming up soon I promise

[@erithacusnacnud]

Very beautiful. The one that got away from the Symphonic Tour of 2001. And choir to boot. The choral element often overlooked as a classic part of some of the best vintage symphonic rock pieces.

[@dbsound882]

His voice will never change-amazing show.

[@veronicavasquezbascunan1083]

.....la música es el alimento del alma, en. éxtasis hacia la muerte!! Preciosa interpretación, excelente Jon Anderson!!

[@tixximmi1]

Looks like I need to get myself up to Iceland. Liking everything I'm hearing.

[@TheTod10]

Here is more to like:) facebook.com/todmobile/videos/734101930446571/

[@johnparr5879]

What a... Gift, to have been present at this... Live and wonderful.... Concert*