Yes- Heart of the Sunrise (First Listen)

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[@BigMacIain]

Thinking of the lyrics, Rick Wakeman has this great line, “Jon Anderson is the only guy I know trying to save this planet while living on another one.”

[@JustJP]

I like that a lot

[@Rowenband]

Wakeman is so funny. He could do one man shows just telling jokes. His talk while Yes were going into the Hall of Fame… As funny as he is a great pianist.

[@BigMacIain]

​@@Rowenband​, he actually does that. Has been doing it for years in the UK, his Grumpy Old Rock Star act. You'll find some of that stuff on KZbin, I'm sure.

[@BigMacIain]

@@Rowenband kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH69fnl6Za6rgck

[@bgm1236]

​@@Rowenband According to Steve Howe, Wakeman's monologue was unplanned. The rest of the band did not know he was going to do it. Chris Squire's widow and daughter was supposed to speak, but because Rick went on for so long, they didn't get to. If that is true, it was very rude and disrespectful to the memory of one the greatest bassist of all time.

[@visualanimal5634]

Bruford is just one of the most inventive rock drummers around. Pair him with Squire and you get one of the best rhythm sections around.

[@JustJP]

Seriously, I could listen to em all day

Not to mention Steve Howe winding in and out with them.

[@onsesejoo2605]

The irony is that Squire and Bruford did not get along at all on personal level.

[@Civilizashum]

BB is so superb here

[@nickavenoso7851]

One of the greatest rhythm sections in rock history, along with Geddy, and Neil from Rush.

[@JamesHowe]

Chris Squire played bass like it was a lead guitar. This song really highlights his abilities.

[@lisasmithline1386]

So did John Entwistle, 'The Real Me' being a prime example.

[@JamesHowe]

@@lisasmithline1386 Yes indeed. I’ve always enjoyed the way Entwistle played as well, both were masters at their craft.

[@Vince-lq3ve]

Sometimes getting caught up in the Genesis vs Yes vs etc and then hear this incredible song and realize they are all unique and definitely elite.

[@JustJP]

Yeah, I personally don't really care to choose one over the other, but I've definitely connected with Genesis more so far.

[@crazyfingers19]

Absolutely!

[@TrevRockOne]

I find Genesis more accessible but Yes much more ultimately rewarding.

[@Richard_Jones]

I think that Yes are clearly the better musicians but that all the members of Genesis know how to 'serve' the song better.

[@ron88303]

Both great bands, but for me the highs for Yes are just a bit higher. But again, both great.

[@patricknicolucci5073]

Chris Squire is my musical idol one of the greatest bass player of all time Yes is my second favorite band behind the Beatles please keep listening to Yes Close To The Edge is a great record

[@JustJP]

His playing is absolutely out of this world

[@patroscher6240]

I agree. He was one of the best. You here so much about Getty Lee of Rush but Chris was just as good simply shredding that bass.

[@justineapril7922]

I was very fortunate to meet Chris Squire backstage after a Yes concert in August, 2014! I had been (and still am) a huge Yes fan since 1974. His playing even inspired me to try my hand at bass. Yes is my second favorite band after Rush! It was sooooo exciting to see Geddy Lee sit in with Yes when they played Roundabout at their RnR HOF induction ceremony!! I'm certain Chris Squire was smiling down from heaven!!! 🎼😇

[@O_Towne_Bear]

@@patroscher6240 Geddy. Not Getty. (doesn't matter, his name is actually Gary) Who was a huge fan of Squire's.

[@jornstin001]

I worshipped this band all the way til Topographic Oceans. That was their final masterpiece; but Fragile was probably their most perfect album. So glad I've found them again after 50 years!

[@diane2193]

What beautiful vocals by Jon Anderson.

[@steeleye2112]

His voice does something to me no other singers, as great as they are, does. It is like listening to something beautiful beyond words.

[@itchyvinyl]

I'm a drummer, and Bruford is one of my all time favorites - particularly in Yes, and '80s King Crimson.

[@suerainey9250]

Yes, honey! That 80s King Crimson is crazy good!

[@AdamSternberg]

For those of you who only listen to new pop or top-40, these are what rock gods sounds like.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

The pop tarts would totally not have depth enough to grab musical genius when they hear it.

[@TrevRockOne]

God, that bass break in this song is the tastiest thing ever.

[@davidbarker77]

This song always reminds me of the old turntables. “We Have Heaven” on this album was a Jon track where he blends 7 or 8 vocal tracks. The song ends abruptly with a door closing. If you had your turntable on automatic, Heart of The Sunrise ended like this video when the stylus lifted. If you set your turntable to manual it would keep running and suddenly a door would open and We Have Heaven would finish. Took me about a dozen plays before I heard it. HoTS is a great track.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Some of the finest vocals ever.

[@markjohnson4217]

Bruford ran away from YES after Close to the Edge!! I think he seemed to feel that they were beginning to get lost in these crazy arrangements and esoteric concepts. So he landed right in King Crimson's lap with more crazy arrangements and the austere concepts of Robert Fripp. Bill has since repented of his criticism of Close to the Edge. History does show it as one of the great gems of the decade after all....

[@ronjm945]

Admittedly there’s a lot going on in Heart of the Sunrise but this is Seventies era Progressive Rock Music! Submit to the excellent musicianship and let it wash over you like the sunshine on a beautiful day..

[@JustJP]

🌞🌞🌞

[@dougoneill7266]

Chris Squire. The Bass hammer that knocks the nail in.

[@blueoystercultscowbell969]

Thank you for the Yes... The next song from them should be The Gates of Delirium.

[@unichusettsofmassadversity9705]

Bruford's drum sounds almost like a cowbell at one part. Love the drums! He has solo work too. Worth a listen.

[@joelhoulette3508]

I agree. Bruford has his own style of playing. He's excellent.

[@ronaldwilliams6927]

The late Chris Squire is phenominal on bass on this track as well as the stupendous Rick Wakeman on keyboards.

[@MrHisperia2001]

Simply Great stuff ☝️

[@diane2193]

Probably my favorite Yes song.

[@jasperdevries1726]

Nice reaction. Chris Squire was also an amazing backing vocalist even later in their career.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The rumble of that Rickenbacker, chordal and riff runs on guitar, syncopated drum, soaring keys and vocals. YES!!!!

[@mandrillion2524]

Absolute masterpiece. The bass line is epic

[@JustJP]

Very memorable!

[@ZartmoBThoughtForms]

It's pronounced Frah--jee--lay. I went to a Yes concert in 1976 at age 15, not knowing much, and they just blew my mind. Lifelong fan from then on. Amazing musicians.

[@gianfrancoludovisi9539]

Chris Squire (R.I.P.) and Bill Bruford; the perfect rhytmical section

[@JustJP]

Agreed!

[@stevedotwood]

"Close To The Edge" is epic. You will find out some time. It's a long suite though. 20 minutes. But what's 20 minutes in one lifetime?

[@JustJP]

Very true

[@stevedotwood]

… and it's very consistent too

[@nikelodeon6852]

18 minutes

[@stevedotwood]

@@nikelodeon6852 18 50 to be exact, lol

[@BigMacIain]

@@stevedotwood and not a second too long.

[@rickbriefs8712]

JP, Bill Bruford’s snare drum sound is legendary! It’s right up there with John Bonham’s right foot and Ian Paice’s single strike roll, and as identifiable as Chris Squire & Geddy Lee’s signature Bass sound! Bill Bruford is a Drum God of the highest order, even higher than Neil Peary imo. Neil come third, after John Bonham in Rock anyway..

[@PK1971PK]

Glad to see someone who appreciates Bill Bruford (and Chris Squire) as much as I do--and most King Crimson fans. And, yeah, he went pretty much straight jazz before he retired. One of his best KC songs that isn't heard much is "One More Red Nightmare". But my all time favorite is listening to him and John Wetton on the studio version of "Easy Money" during the middle instrumental break. It doesn't reach out and grab you, but the more it is listened to, the more the skills exhibited are appreciated--at least to me. I would request those songs, but, as you probably know, Fripp blocks just about everything.

[@JustJP]

Excellent, thank you PK

[@davidwatchesyoutube]

Another great Yes song to do a First Listen to is Awaken off their Going For The One album. It's one of my absolute favorites and really showcases the whole groups talent.

[@benrichardson7306]

The best version of Awaken is actually a cover. Todmobile, featuring Jon Anderson on vocals, with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra. Awaken with a symphony and choir--It's God in musical form. You can almost see tears in Jon's eyes as the song reaches its climax.

[@gorjulin]

@@benrichardson7306 I too absolutely adore that Todmobile cover, he gets great speed and attack with the guitar, it pains me to say, unlike Steve does playing it live these days. A superb rendition of Awaken, my favourite YES song....,, I think? (Got so many!🤣)

[@chroniquephilousophique9983]

I understand your point on the section you mentioned. As a teenager when i disvovered yes for the first time ( i found it like a treasure in my grandma basement 😂) i was puzzeled all the same by it. But then with time, the strangeness of it grows on me and became a part of the work and colour of yes. Its litterally like energy flowing through many concept. I like to see their music as a free spirit so eager to live that no bounderies can contain it. Really Yes let's you on a spiritual ride.

[@rtwbikerider]

There’s an interview with Bruford in the current or previous Rolling Stone on-line magazine. It’s worth a view. In the past, Bruford has said that he had to pitch his drums up so high because Squire’s bass tones had such a ringing, treble sound. He felt that the drums wouldn’t be heard otherwise. Bruford’s aversion to playing anything twice makes this performance fascinating. You’ve listened to 3 of the 4 group pieces on Fragile; only Long Distance Runaround remains. The rest of the album is 5 solo pieces, one for each member of the band. The bass solo piece, The Fish, is always listened to in conjunction with Long Distance Runaround. Fragile is the first Yes album with Roger Dean artwork. And, it includes this unique liner note: “Bank Loan arranged by Brian Lane”. Mellotrons and Minimoogs don’t come cheap. Finally, find the live version of the Heart of the Sunrise performance by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe at Mountain View, CA in 1989 on KZbin. Squire wasn’t with ABWH, but Jeff Berlin does an admirable job filling in for an ill Tony Levin on bass. Enjoy.

[@brismike56]

I agree with everything you said except Berlin was not even a shadow of what Squire would have done. Even Levin could not replicate Mr Squire.

[@iamstevec1656]

Yes - The Gates Of Delirium is a great song by them.

[@direnova6284]

Bill Bruford joined Phil Collins on drums when Genesis toured along with Chester Thompson on the tour that became the "Second's Out" album. Phil and Bill are my two favourite drummers which isn't strange since I believe they share a certain delicate detail in their playing, both being fundamentally jazz drummers.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

A little bit wrong: Bruford joined Genesis on the A Trick of The Tail Tour, when Thompson wasn't already the live drummer. On Seconds Out B. plays only on Supper's Ready.

[@direnova6284]

@@samuelecallegari6117 Yeah I know, I went to that gig in London. I should have made myself clearer, I was mentioning the SO tour cos it's the one that was on an album that JP could hear.

[@RichardWells01742]

BB plays only on The Cinema Show on SO. (Dead certain: listened to it yesterday for the first time in years. In 1981 I listened to my vinyl copy over and over and over and over and...)

[@samuelecallegari6117]

@@RichardWells01742 Yes, Sorry, I wasn't sure about it, I only remembered it was one of the long songs 😄.

[@ripplesguy1036]

The chronology with Genesis is Bruford on the Trick of The Tail Tour (from which one song, namely Cinema Show, is featured on Seconds Out) Everything else on that album is Chester Thompson who joined the band for the following year's tour to promote Wind and Wuthering 👍

[@chroniquephilousophique9983]

I cant tell how much i loooooove this song. So inventive, so sensitive. Chris Squire is the ground on witch a perpetual landscape is brushed by the lyrical voice of Jon Anderson. Howe, Brufford and Rick acompagnied us to this wonderful acension to cloud and burst into pure beauty and contemplation.

[@dawnsparks1464]

One of my absolute favourites too!

[@allyourmoney]

This is kind of a challenging song to get into if you're new to prog. It has it's weirdness but it has such sublime heights as well.

[@joelliebler5690]

Brilliant exhilarating!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@libradragon]

Bleep ta da doo whop, bleep ta da woeh. (Wash, Rinse, Repeat) Dink ta da le no whap, beetle ta de meedle do too... and, the lyrics are much more than a tweedled dee and dumb. While the music twangs the twingle, we all still hear the Heart... and the Sunrise in it... We learn all from the material we never understood. This is human Evolution. This music is Human Evolution.

[@operating]

I really enjoy your analyzing of the songs your listening to. You put in the effort. That’s so very welcome.

[@jeffschielka7845]

No words, well maybe just one...PHENOMENAL!

[@libradragon]

I was born in 1952. This timing set me up for a life that centers on unequivocal greatness when it comes to musical appreciation and the embrace that holds my favorite genres. In my teens I held YES, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, RUSH, and so many voices beyond my small vision, that I had to admit I was a product of this flame; Fueled by Caffeine, Powered by Music. This naturally embraced the thousands of miles I would eventually train through, if only to celebrate Ear Heaven. I set so many records with this music in my head. Some still stand today. As does The Music. I turn my vinyl every day I am able, and relive the amazing combination. My blood, my mind, my neural synapse and my effort is held here and lives forever.

[@JustJP]

That's awesome AO, ty for sharing your love of the music with me

[@JohnBrooking4]

You’re lucky. I was born in 1966. By the time I was in high school, it was the 1980’s, and even the progressive bands were all going pop and electronic. I loved discovering all their great 1970’s work, but also a little sad that I was only discovering it years later. I never even heard of Gentle Giant until my Pandora app played it for me in the 20-teens.

[@peppernagre3126]

I totally agree with you on this one. And yes, Infectious bass!

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Another rarity about this album is that each member does a solo song on it. Also: Whenever I hear Jon Anderson's voice it is as though I understand the whole hippy dream.

[@cypress334]

Bruford-Five Per Cent for Nothing Wakeman-Cans and Brahms Howe-Mood for a Day Squire-The Fish Anderson-We Have Heaven (I think??)

[@cometogether999]

My second time viewing this video, as this is one of my favorite Yes songs. So complex and so, so, so beautiful...

[@IanHillan]

Wait. You listened to Starless and Bible Black! Point me there. Having said that. This song never gets old. Such a masterpiece and I love everything you highlighted. Bill Bruford is a God of Drummers and Chris Squire plays bass like no-one else ever. RIP.

[@jonathansmith3742]

I have always felt that Jon does his best singing in this song. That says alot considering he is one of the best singers ever.

[@markcraven8386]

Not hard to imagine why I would see Yes live five times, almost every transition up to the Union tour. On one device I am watching this video and on another i am simultaneously watching miguelbass cover of Chris Squires part. Bringing up those bass lines down and dirty, ha ha

[@jprph1]

I realize this reaction is a couple years old. Well done! I have to say that my favorite part of this song and the part I most look forward to hearing live is the section you want to ignore. Wakeman dresses it up a little live and it lunches the tune (and me) into the stratosphere. I have really been enjoying your reaction and subbed and recommended you Passion Play reaction to a buddy of mine. 😊 thanks

[@roddmcleodable]

Thanks for doing this song, Justin. I think the bass riffs that drive this song are amazing. And Bill Bruford's drumming here is so beautiful. The section you point out is incredibly interesting... as you say it builds up, and the point where he starts playing on the bell of the cymbal is so funky. And Yes, Bill did play on Starless as you say; he was in King Crimson from 1972-74 then 1981-84 and again in the mid-90s. He was also the drummer for Genesis on the Trick of the Tail tour, when Phil first stepped out behind the drums. It was only for that one tour, though. I also love Jon's dreamy melody, too.

[@JustJP]

Of course :D

[@guydelorme8641]

Good music by good musician,Wakeman,Squire,Howe,Bruford,Anderson on vocal,typical Yes sound!Great song!

[@Lwize]

Used to brilliant effect in the indie movie Buffalo '66.

[@Wilss]

That movie got me into Yes

[@craigfazekas3923]

Yup. And of all things, Moon Child from the debut King Crimson album....

[@TacomaPaul]

Once met YES in '76..... Chris was sitting by himself in a corner and I said, "Your bass should be called a treble !" He laughed, and ever since I have been invited to YES shows up until the Moore Theater in Seattle. And now he's gone. Hilarious man. I miss him.

[@JustJP]

Lol! Thats a good one

[@ScottDeBerg]

And Bruford uses the traditional grip for the sticks - the left hand stick is either cradled between the index finger and the third finger, or the third finger and the fourth finger, depending on the drummer's preference, so you're hitting the snare with a little lighter stroke that the matched grip - holding the sticks like clubs in both hands.

[@atrickofthefloyd4208]

I recommend you check out songs from Close to the Edge (there’s only 3), widely considered Yes’s best album!

[@rbu83145]

Totally agree, all 3 are gems but think JP's reaction to the first would be especially interesting.

[@kato0828]

One of my favorite all time tunes.

[@jgdmlw]

There are a few live versions of this out there....amazing and even more powerful in my opinion

[@dawnpericles1136]

The version on Yessongs is particularly powerful and elevates this song to a much more robust plane.

[@Dd8505]

Thank you for mentioning and honouring Chris

[@wagnerribeirodesantana1651]

You made a great choice! 🎸👏

[@JustJP]

😁

[@JeromeDukes]

Yeah, they be Jam'n during that instrumental intro. This is just prog candy, loved it especially CS bass. Justin watch Rick Wakeman's RRHOF induction speech, dude is a hilarious. Also since CS was an influence on Geddy Lee, Yes had GL play Roundabout at the RRHOF induction. How about Rush's Digital Man?

[@JustJP]

It has been a while since we did rush..

[@MrPetrion]

great band. i've been listening to these guys for a long time. bunch of albums out there, most all of it's good. glad to see the music still playing.

[@maryyoung2549]

My interpretation of the keyboard line you don't care for is fast paced "lost in the city" hustle and bustle chaos. I think it works even though it isn't my favorite part of the song.

[@markusantonio4866]

Buffalo 66 the movie introduced me to this song and King Crimson. Directed by and starring Vincent Gallo.

[@Lightmane]

The Union tour from 1991 is a very good version of this. That's probably because there were 8 of them playing, including both Bill Bruford and Alan White on drums, along with Tony Kaye and Rick Wakeman on keyboards. Crazy concert that I was lucky to see.

[@KevMuso]

I see what you mean about those synth sounds. Sometimes things are included in a musical arrangement because of novelty value rather than good taste. In 1971 synthesisers were still becoming established as a rock instrument and were often used in a way that overemphasised their presence rather than to blend well in the mix. Similarly, arbitrary panning effects were used on The Yes Album as a way of drawing attention the the fact that it was in stereo rather than mono. It was a way of saying "hey, listen to this... we're using the latest technology", which of course would inevitably seem dated in years to come. However, these albums have managed to age well regardless.

[@skunkworksu7638]

Drum and basssss. Nailed it.

[@johncase2408]

In this song 'heart of the sunrise' you hear the definitive talents of everyone. Bruford's fills are unique and Squire's bass is up front, Wakeman's orchestra treatment of keyboards, Jon's angelic but powerful voice and Howe's versatile use of the gibson round out the equality of talent. Most bands will never have equal talent with the different instruments like Yes. I could say that for other prog bands as well.

[@benoitrenaud519]

One of my favorite YES songs. Uplifting, inspiring. complex and intense. Jon at his vocal absolute best.

[@traci4187]

This is, musically, my favorite YES song - that intro and bass/drum beginning groove hits me EVERY time!

[@lankstephens6374]

Your reaction vids are the best. You don't talk over the song. And you are absolutely right: Wakeman's fast key segments are not always necessary or logical for the coherence of the entire piece (given this was his first outing with Yes, and the band wanted him onboard, I guess they allowed what they might have decided against in the interest of the song)...

[@JustJP]

Thank you Lank!

[@MikeOfPlano]

Shared a couple of Steve Hackett songs you reviewed in my Hackett Facebook group. They fell in love with you!! Keep up the good work Justin!!

[@JustJP]

Thats incredibly nice of you Mike, thank you for that :)

[@maryyoung2549]

I always thought the keyboard part that you don't like portrays these chaos of the city. I think it fits, just my opinion. Yes and ELP were 2 of my 3 favorite concerts. They were great live, too.

[@carterlink]

Quite enjoyed the technicality of that. Ashamed to say that although I love my Prog, I'm really not that familiar with the Yes catalog. Think I've only heard maybe five tracks at most. - Phenomenal musicians though. That I do know.

[@JustJP]

Yes they are

[@gorjulin]

@@JustJP You love your Prog? .... And you’re not really familiar with YES ???? The band well recognised to be the best prog band EVER? Wow! … I’d fix that!

[@devwhit]

Fair reaction JP. For sure there’s no other song out there like this one - classic rock in the truest sense. Now seriously, I’ve been harping on you to react to “The Camera Eye” by Rush. Still waiting! You’re in for a treat I assure you. Let’s call it, ‘mature prog rock’. 😉 By the way, you’re doing a great job on your reactions. Keep stylin’ and profilin’. 👍🏻

[@fredglassman1592]

I'll second Omar on this one.. the Camera Eye is brilliant!

[@JustJP]

Thanks Omar! 📸

[@tommycanadasmobazimmer]

Bill Bruford - master of the offbeat. his timing is just different - but it works. Loved to have seen him when he toured with Genesis in 1976

[@tonygrinney7115]

Love this song! It's my favourite song on Fragile

[@diane2193]

Bill Bruford played with King Crimson then Yes then Genesis.

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Nope. Yes was first, then King Crimson, then Genesis. That's not including the other stuff he did with other musicians and his solo stuff in between those.

[@lylesmith9547]

Squire is the bomb and the reason I had to buy a Ric bass

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

What an opening to a song! Its so well constructed, energizing and engaging, you feel exhausted imaging yourself trying to play along that fast and clean!! Now, that's known as great music!

[@chrislegner4816]

My favorite track from "Fragile." Often feel "lost in the city" and find rejuvenation from "the heart of the sunrise" away from it all.

[@Biofilmz]

A scene in the movie Buffalo 66 features this song - it puts the song in a very different light - but somehow works.

[@brianeharmonjr]

Bruford and Squire are absolute animals. Fragile and Close To The Edge are such incredible albums. You should check out Chris Squire's solo album, specifically the song "Lucky Seven".

[@Jack-D-Ripper]

This is the best track on Fragile! 😄

[@MrHisperia2001]

Please react to South Side of the Sky from Yes thank you ☝️

[@avantprog6902]

Hey Justin, checking out some of your older reactions Agree with you on Bruford. His phrasing is so cool on this. First I wanted to be Steve Howe, later I wanted to be Bill Bruford.😁 I saw him at least 10 times and had the opportunity to chat with him in an intimate nightclub towards the end of his touring days.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Some of the most beautiful and haunting tracks from Wakeman on the Mellotron. Incredible drums from Bill, and Chris Squire with a bit of tremelo on his Bass guitar make this one of the standout tracks from Yes' early days. Another pure "goosebump inducing" song from the early 70's. That makes it a classic in my book!

[@IanHillan]

There are some isolated tracks of Bruford and Squire. Those 2 were just transcendent. Best rhythm section of all time

[@michaelperrillo5420]

Just keep listening to it, that's all I can say. Good review to a classic song by the best.

[@JustJP]

Thanks Michael, I absolutely will

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Nice reaction to a deep, deep cut from Yes. Such a great song.

[@JustJP]

Thanks!

[@marcgus25]

Well Justin you just ventured into the world of YES! You must continue on with this journey! As it only gets better! Please listen to Close to the Edge and of course Going for the One album! Your journey has just begun there is so much more to listen too. Believe me sometimes you must listen to a YES song more than once to really appreciate it. Great job again my friend!

[@JustJP]

Thank you Marc! I'll be revisiting them at some point again

[@32anna2538]

Jon's voice has gotten better as he's gotten older. Heard him in Clearwater with Trevor and Rick in back-to-back years. Phenomenal.

[@williamfranz6639]

One of my favorite Bruford songs. The bass/ drum is epic. Bruford will tell you this was the playing and album that afforded him the luxury to experiment.

[@BackLooking]

I love Bill Bruford´s playing too. He is my drum teacher. He doesn´t know though LOL

[@JustJP]

Lol!

[@WELLBRAN]

You understand this piece well..I'm 66 and when I first bought this record I also at times don't like some breaks in it. Also same for close to the edge album..but you have to remember this was pioneer days in studio work..have a listen to KZbin prog rock brittannia... where wakeman describes the band and also how they wrote the songs and all the arguments and problems fitting it together.

[@100puremustard5]

As a prog fan naturally I've listened to my share of YES. Saw them live in 1994... Great show and I can tell you Heart of the Sunrise is better live. Musically I like the song but lyrically it's it's like a lot of YES songs where the lyrics are secondary to the music. They can crank out a lot of atmospheric instrumentals but the lyrics are just weak. My favorite extended piece of their's is And You And I. Fragile is probably their best 70's album. 90125 from 1984 is their most commercially successful album and I really enjoyed it (sounds like an 80's Genesis album). The song Changes is a masterpiece from that album! Great review and I pretty much agree with most of your comments... I just don't find a lot of their lyrics interesting... and the instrumentals can get a little repetitive.

[@JustJP]

Thanks!

[@philipem1000]

Bruford, Squire, Wakeman, Anderson was by far the best lineup this band ever put together, and this was the first YES number I ever heard (and on my first ever trip). Thanks for the nostalgia and the nice analysis. This has a special place in y heart because YES is my favorite prog rock band ever. (Though Pink Floyd is probably better in many ways.)

[@JustJP]

Thanks so much for watching and enjoying Philipem

[@hoosiermaker2358]

Best opening 3 minutes in RNR.

[@DerekB99]

That bass!!

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

Hey JP! Loving your choices. After a whole album by Genesis, you happen to play and review my favourite YES song. Thanks! I hope it does grow on you. :)

[@JustJP]

Thanks Mark! I'm glad I'm choosing stuff you've enjoyed :) I've listened to it again and I kind of feel the same; the good parts are REALLY good, but some of it feels a bit "tossed in"

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

@@JustJP , I guess that is true enough. My favourite things are the quiet bits and Jon Anderson's vocals. :)

[@bigdave3847]

Great tune. I still use this in my practice rotation. Bruford's triplets throughout are sublime.

[@donaldbass6737]

As a freshman at NC Stste in 1971, I went to see a concert of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After...with an opening act by a band called Yes. Yes totally upstaged Ten Years After. Many people left after Yes. Including me. Such composition. Such musicianship. Such execution. I immediately became a Yes-Head. I was 18..I’m 67 now. No band touches Yes in my opinion. One thing. You rightly hold Squire and Bruford in high esteem. But Steve Howe is easily one of the top 5 guitarists on this planet (and maybe a few others) and you seem to miss that. Not necessarily in this song but top 5 for sure. Nice cover of this song.

[@petepower4217]

and Steve Howe doesn't even read music!!!!

[@ykn7018]

Bill bruford was a member of Yes and then King Crimson. He was also with Genesis for Live Sessions supporting A Trick of the Tail album when Phil Collins took the singing responsibilities, before being replaced by chester thomson for live session supporting Wind and Wuthering album onwards.

[@IanHillan]

This song is all about Squire and Bruford. Unbelievable. And yeah, Bruford left Yes to join King Crimson. There's a vid of bass and drums isolated tracks you should definitely check out.