YES - And You And I (Acoustic Cover by MELANIE MAU & MARTIN SCHNELLA)

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from our cover-album THROUGH THE DECADES
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written by: Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford
arranged by: Melanie Mau, Martin Schnella, Lars Lehmann, Simon Schröder, Mathias Ruck
Melanie Mau: Vocals
Martin Schnella: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Simon Schröder: Percussion
Lars Lehmann: Bass Guitar
Mathias Ruck: Vocals
Jens Kommnick: Uilleann Pipes, Low Whistles
Marek Arnold: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Martin Schnella @Overlodge Recording Studio, Germany 2020
Saxes recorded by Marek Arnold @ B'side-music Studio, Germany 2020
Uilleann Pipes and Whistles recorded by Jens Kommnick, Wremen 2020
Filmed in Isolation by the musician himself.
Editing by Marc Philip Ginolas
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Homepage: www.gray-matters.de
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[@michelcolmant1714]

as the original song, this refreshing version is also a masterpiece

[@anthonysuzanne9901]

Rarely do I enjoy a butchered song, but that was good, I felt sad when they messed with a few good parts. I love that song. Digging in the dirt and "Running up that hill" expands on the original. Re-writing Steve Showed licks is always gonna piss folk off.

[@bobmander7886]

A uniquely refreshing approach to an amazing classic. Great job! Pipes and whistles. Who would have thought? I enjoyed that very much. Thank you.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊 Yes , making something different Was the idea! Great to read you like it

[@camerakate]

Totally agree! What a fabulous rendition of this beautiful classic!! So well done!!!

[@brooos]

Beautiful version! Jon Anderson needs to see this, if he hasn't already.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Bruce!! Feel free to share our version 😊 We also have CDs and Downloads! Just let me know if you are interested

[@louamato6332]

My goodness, Martin. Your interpretation of this song is brilliant! You are blessed with a gift, my brother! God has blessed you both. Thank you for this. Rest to my soul.

[@MartinSchnella]

❤️❤️❤️

[@keriford54]

I love how you were able to re-interpret the song in a way the honours the original, to me it feels like you knew that this song has a heart and you brought your hearts into that. It was a joy to listen to.

[@MartinSchnella]

😍😊 Thank you

[@MichaelJones-ti9fx]

Agreed. This is wonderful!

[@LowDeath23]

Very true sir

[@Rickscrux]

Well said.

[@Mrbumbons1]

The music of Yes crosses generational boundaries. It has a heart and soul that burns as bright today as it did 50 years ago.

[@TheGatesofDelirium]

It's an amazing homage to Yes, even better than the present Yes lineup. Congratulations to all good people involved in this project. Chris Squire would love if he saw this. Cheers from Brazil! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much and besteht regards 😊

[@Rowenband]

I agree this is superb but Chris Squire would miss the bass in the mix…

[@celiomanzanete9474]

Meu amigo concordo contigo!! Ficou massa!!!

[@ifly4me324]

A brilliant interpretation of a YES much-loved classic. Im a fan for 50+ years and ircwarms my heart to see YES music being kept alive. Miss you Chris but i just know you're up there with Alan making some great music. God bless you all 🙏

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😍😍😍

[@orogenicman]

I cried like a baby listening to this. So beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

[@MartinSchnella]

Wow!!! Thank you 😊

[@ghislaindesrosiers8074]

same for me!

[@luz_aslana691]

Same here...an enrichment of the original which was beyond words...so it’s tears now. Thanks.

[@celiomanzanete9474]

I cry too!!! Same feeling!!!

[@PeterJVogel]

Brilliant. A fresh twist on a Yes masterpiece. Love it. 🙏

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Peter 😊 If you like our arrangements, we also have CDs

[@davidheath5282]

Every Yes song you've tackled is a masterpiece. This is so chillingly beautiful. Peace Davo

[@alanweissaltz6405]

Absolutely gorgeous I went to give you a like and you had two likes and when I touched it it went down to one so you really have have three as of my input

[@brentbiles451]

Lovely job guys! This may be my favorite Yes tune. I thought to myself they can't possibly pull this off, but I'm in tears listening to your version. Thank you. This made my day.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thanks again my friend 🥰❤️

[@gazza8127]

What a fabulous new arrangement, beautifully sung & played, bravo!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@gazza8127]

@@MartinSchnella 👃🎶

[@TrippyMindWaves]

What an amazing arrangement, absolute perfection

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Jason ☺️

[@celiomanzanete9474]

Perfeição

[@hartwigLasser]

You usually would think such basslines are "overkill", but they fit so incredibly well and are not disturbing after all.

[@dwightdunlap3178]

Yes fan for over 30 years and I have just three things to say about this cover: wow, amazing and WOW!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Dwight!! We also have CDs, Downloads ans so on. Feel free to check out our homepage www.gray-matters.de and bandcamp Page 😊

[@CraftyGtrist]

As a LONG time fan of YES (since 74) and eternal lover of Close to the Edge, I never ever thought i would ever hear a cover of this song that i would like as much or More than YES's version... You guys blew it out of the water, I LOVE it!! Bravo!!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@CraftyGtrist]

@MartinSchnella those, what sound to me like Scottish harmonies and melodic phrasing really got to me, as well as interpretations of the instrumental arrangements...are very inventive (interesting arrangement of the intro on 6 string). You made it your own.

[@karljentzsch5008]

Wow! Amazing, I love this rendition!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Karl! We have lots of more Covers, CDs and originals 😊

[@that1monk]

Gobsmacked. ❤🙏🎉

[@fretfix1]

I watch this little slice of magic often, I smile with tears rolling down my cheeks. Every. Single. Time.🤤🙏❤

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@RaymondHogue1111]

Bravo Bravo Bravo !

[@roballen6449]

This is beautiful, really. One of my favorite Yes songs and you did good.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@donshelton7490]

Ok guys you have out done yourselves this time! Just so Damn refreshing..... you all make any classic just Re Vitalized!!! Just Grrrreat...!!!! . I would tell most cover aholics to not dare touch a Yes ditty for fear of being booed out of the venue..... You all are so talented that you not only pull it off but make it you're own and something one wants to re hear to catch all the new nuances that compliment the classic and re tell the lyrics in a new way. I am not wanting to give you guys a big head or anything I just want to Thank you for perpetuating a song that I think a new generation of listeners Should be enlightened upon.... And you are doing it!!! Make an old guy happy and just do some more!!! Much accolades to you!

[@MartinSchnella]

Wow! Thank you for your kind Feedback Don!! We did lots of more Covers of classics and newer Songs. We also have CDs! Feel free to check out our webshop at www.gray-matters.de 😊

[@dan27music]

Fantastic. Impeccable. I am often reminded of the music of The Cardiacs when I listen to the music of Yes. I think Yes must have been an influence on the Cardiacs.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@mikemasse]

Love it!

[@MartinSchnella]

Hey Mike 😊 Thank you very much for your comment. How are you doing my friend?

[@mikemasse]

I’m well. Give my best to Melanie.

[@davidkay8772]

I do, too -- but that means so much more coming from you.

[@Jeff.the.senior]

Great Reinterpreted Rendition of a classic that not many try to cover. Yes Lives on!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much Jeffrey! 😃

[@CommeSpock]

Merci les amis, c'est un régal, vous réinventez la beauté, vous bercez nos coeurs

[@martinabud5735]

Excellent bravo ! I am a yes fan since 1972 and still my #1 group. Best regards looking FWD to ear the next one ,

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much! Great to read that you like our version!

[@simonm6699]

Wow! Absolutely amazing!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Simon 😊

[@GereonBollinger]

Absolutely First class super XXL❤️💪🤞

[@richfaille6244]

Wow I really really like this! Very interesting, beautiful, and captivating! Bravo!! God bless

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Rich! 😊

[@arthurbristol1611]

Some things are so beautiful, they make you cry. This recording is one of those. But it doesn't get stuck there. It moves and evolves, then it gets you again.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Arthur!!! 😊

[@conradhunter3093]

This gives me hope for the future. The future of music and the future of us...

[@atti_wise]

YES! YES! YES! ; )

[@donaldmartin9310]

holy moly. wow.. I am gobsmacked in a great way. in tears, actually. I get this song in a whole new way, after 40 years of loving it. thank you.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@TheBissco]

Another EXCELLENT cover! Wow. Cheers from Texas!

[@melaniemau3171]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much! :)

[@tanyacoad2995]

Wow, what a song to tackle! My all-time favorite, yet I love this stunning, pared down version as well. Melanie Mau's original vocal treatment works beautifully. I take my hat off to all of you!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@tomrumler3577]

Outstanding !!!! Pure art !

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Tom 😊

[@brianbaker352]

This was the song which made me a Yes fan over 50 years ago, and nothing has changed. This is an amazing cover, not detracting from the original and maintaining its timeless beauty.

[@MartinSchnella]

Oh ! Thank you so much for your warm words 😊❤️

[@Alun49]

There have been many note perfect versions of this classic Yes song, but it is a relief to hear musicians rework this masterpiece in a new and dynamic way. Very impressive use of instrumentation and arrangement!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 🥰

[@Alun49]

@@MartinSchnella Are you considering any other re-imaginings of classic Yes music?

[@paulobraga5267]

Great version, just beautiful, congrats

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Paulo!! 😊

[@daxie2610]

This is real music chemistry. Best vocal harmony ever. Melanie's voice is Crystal Soft but Sharp and DISTINCT !!! Everything is PERFECT !!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much for your kind words Dax!!! 😊😊 We also have CDs. Feel free to check out our homepage www.gray-matters.de

[@osmarruiz4777]

beautiful song. She has a nice voice. Congratulation

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you ☺️ ☺️ ☺️

[@LucasSeman]

amazing!! from a fan in Curitiba, Brazil o/

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Lucas 😊

[@GuilhermeSilva-rp2it]

eu tava assistindo Tasmin Archer, e me deparei com uma versão espantosa de Sleepin Satelite com esses caras. Demais. E Changes, do Yes, também um arraso.

[@Soundoholics]

Great!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@berniecosta348]

Man do I love your interpretation. I'm a huge Yes fan and have been since the early seventies, Your approach is so fresh, exciting and interesting. I just received two of your cd's and I just love it. Thanks for the time and love you (the collective you) put into these songs. I've turned many musician friends on to you. Everyone loves it. Keep doing what you do. As you can tell by the comments, you're loved and respected for your musical prowess.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much for your kind words Bernie ! We hope you enjoy the cds 🥰😊

[@alvaromaharg9768]

Amazing interpretation, make sure Jon Anderson hears this. He would be proud.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@pierobenassi3593]

grazie Martin, di cuore. a tutti voi

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@rayfitch3027]

Left a feedback on kansas cover,great. I think you all are great musicians. Thx for the GREAT music I enjoy it alot.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Ray!!! :)

[@Rickscrux]

Who the hell are the 3 who gave this a thumbs down? This cover is amazing. Not only the musicianship but the video, singing, and choreography.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Rick 😊😍

[@hansmittendorf]

congratulations--

[@MartinSchnella]

:) Danke lieber Hans und Grüße nach Seesen! :)

[@sergesa6862]

OMG! SO BEATIFUL!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you ;)

[@sergioschettino]

Amazing... Wonderfull, perfect

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Sergio 😊

[@neuronix65]

The best manner to honour to one of the most successful prog bands is this one. Many thanks.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@tobytanzer]

Excellent cover! You have managed to keep the spirit and emotional impact of the original, and add to it with your own interpretations! Bravo!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much Toby 😊

[@autorrolandlange2402]

marvellous!

[@melaniemau3171]

Danke 🤩

[@MartinSchnella]

Danke lieber Roland! :)

[@celiomanzanete9474]

Sensacional!!! Good vibe!! Made me cry

[@MartinSchnella]

Wow!! Thank you 😊 😊 😊

[@ExiledHippie]

Absolutely beautiful. A bold re-interpretation of a classic -- so different from the original, yet so true to its spirit. I will want to listen to this over and over and over.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Daniel 😊 We also have CDs, Downloads and more. Check out our webshop at www.gray-matters.de or our Bandcamp Page

[@davidbloom8353]

OMG you guy's do it again. What a excellent job

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you David 😊

[@andreklawa-tecladodescompl5975]

Não é somente um cover, é uma belíssima releitura! Não é melhor nem pior, e sei que não é esse o objetivo. Versão maravilhosa!

[@andreklawa-tecladodescompl5975]

It is not only a cover, it is a beautiful re-reading! It is not better or worse, and I know that is not the goal. Wonderful version!

[@MichaelJones-ti9fx]

This is marvelous! Greetings from the USA.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Michael 🥰

[@andreklawa-tecladodescompl5975]

It is not only a cover, it is a beautiful re-reading! It is not better or worse, and I know that is not the goal. Wonderful version!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Andre ❤❤❤

[@R.E.Transmitter]

Was für eine großartige Version eines meiner Lieblingssongs!

[@MartinSchnella]

Wir freuen uns, dass sie dir gefällt 😊

[@AProgressiveRockFanatic]

Ethereal, lovely, amazing!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@JeffOz112]

Awesome!!~ Thank you for this gift!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Jeff! Feel free to check out our other covers and originals. We also have CDs, Downloads ans so on

[@Uruarpa]

Extraordinário cover e parabéns aos músicos!!! VIVA A MÚSiCA DO YES!!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Jeo-fq1zw]

Perfection has finally been achieved.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😃

[@thecelturianworldofacousti5707]

1st Class!!! Brilliantly Done.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much ☺️ ☺️ ☺️

[@institutfurtiefenwahrheit]

Sehr schön.

[@MartinSchnella]

Dankeschön 😊

[@gustlpomberger1643]

Genial! Respekt!!!!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Dankeschön Gustl 😊

[@PointPanic]

I love this, sounds amazing. Enjoy your weekend!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊😊

[@AuntyKaren]

What a glorious, imaginative cover.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much ❤

[@80thtasties85]

ein genusssss!!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@Mrbumbons1]

That was amazing. God bless you all.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much!!! :)

[@SallySparks]

I love that you made it your own. Bravo!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Sally! That was our idea to create own versions 🥰

[@markfarrell6810]

Huzzah! With tears in my eyes... Beautiful

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much Mark 😊

[@ronalddoamaralmenezes1209]

Amazing

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@hans-jurgenwagner6497]

Große Klasse...bin geflasht....🤗

[@MartinSchnella]

Dankeschön 😀 Dss freut uns sehr

[@acofrin]

Just amazing

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much :)

[@LowDeath23]

Great job! I liked the randomness of the melody by the singer. Very peaceful innocent and nice.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Ben 😊

[@uweschramm]

Whow! Mal wieder - was für eine tolle Interpretation von Euch! Ihr seid großartig!

[@MartinSchnella]

Danke Uwe! Schön, dass Dir unsere Version gefällt 😊

[@BruceS1111]

Simply beautiful👏

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much!

[@jstephendavis]

Absolutely beautiful version of one of my favorites songs!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Steve 😊

[@yuvalshein9439]

Beautiful. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😀

[@johnsmacd]

Huge Yes fan. Best cover of this song I have heard, Arrangement and vocals are excellent.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you John!! Feel free to check out our other Videos. We also have CDs 😊😊

[@pfloyd7679]

Bravo !! Excellent !! Like always !! You guys rock !!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@bennettsmith136]

Very nice. I like it - a lot.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Bennett 🥰

[@charlesdaigle8633]

My favorite song of all time, beautifully reimagined!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Charles 😊

[@ricksnyder9195]

Amazing as usual

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Rick :)

[@gospeltruthtv]

Such a beautiful interpretation of a YES masterpiece! Thank you. You take these classics and make the your own, that is a beautiful thing….

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you very much Dale 😍😍😍

[@funkyjones]

Very clever arrangement and amazing performance.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you so much 😊

[@christianpeiser3628]

Ach ja, den Song kennen wir natürlich auch schon von der CD und mögen ihn sehr. Aber die Idee, die Allstars in Action zusammen zu basteln und euch so alle sehen zu können, setzt noch mal eins oben drauf. Sehr schönes Video zu einem schönen Song. ❤️

[@CaryOn11]

Outstanding! Thank you. Felt every note. Share worthy everyone. Spread the joy.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Cary!! 😊

[@TonVenhuizen]

Fantastic cover !!!!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you Ton!

[@HarperJayMichaels]

I smiled so hard during this...then I cried at the end. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing this breathtaking arrangement 🙏

[@MartinSchnella]

😀😀😀 Thank you

[@nilserbp]

Utter magic. Extremely well done.

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😀

[@lotharhertwig8427]

Very nice Cover !!

[@MartinSchnella]

Danke lieber Lothar!!

[@Phi-delity]

WOW - A wonderful version of this masterpiece! Congrats!

[@MartinSchnella]

Thank you 😊

[@omshanti4151]

hatte euch gerade Live in Einbeck am 7.8.2021 gesehen - ihr seid phantastisch, tolle Arrangements von progressiven Rocksongs etc, und ein super sound. Ich hatte in den 70er Jahren ' YES ' Live in Dortmund gesehen, schön dass es noch Bands wie euch gibt, die diese Musik wertschätzen und so gut rüberbringen

[@MartinSchnella]

Oh, super!!! Ganz lieben Dank! Schön, dass Du da warst. 😊 Vielleicht sieht man sich ja mal wieder! Kommst du aus Einbeck?

[@franki.5845]

Ziemlich überwältigend! ❤

[@MartinSchnella]

Danke mein Lieber ☺😊

[@drimblewedge2789]

I second your praise...my fellow Texan! Cheers from Houston!

[@franciscocornejoorostegui2025]

Simplemente hermosa versión, muchas gracias por recrear música tan linda como esta.