(Yes) Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Cover by Brody Dolyniuk

I started thinking of songs for my upcoming show, The Symphonic Rockshow at The Smith Center on Oct 1, 2021 and thought of doing this song. It will get a full symphonic arrangement, but before then, my process begins with a complete deconstruction of the original song. So as usual, I put the song under a microscope and began sculpting keyboard and guitar sounds and learning the parts. I don't have to go to this level, but I'm twisted like that. It's a fun challenge for me.
At any rate, I went the distance and recreated the entire song, trying to get it to sound as close to the original song as possible. I used almost entirely stock Logic Pro X plugins, except for some of the synths....recording 76 tracks of instruments and vocals many of which were double-tracked parts.
I used my Ernie Ball Music Man Luke guitar, a Fender Jazz bass (Sorry Chris Squire...I don't own a Rickenbacker), and a Shure SM7b microphone through an Avalon 737sp preamp. My usual studio setup.
The only thing I didn't re-create from scratch were the orchestral "hit" samples (I found an isolated stem of those online). To be fair, Yes used Fairlight samples on the original track :)
I hope you enjoy this madness. If you like this stuff and want to see more like it, you can drop me a donation via the links below. Also, come and hear the full orchestral version of this at Symphonic Rockshow and many other great classic rock songs on Oct 1 in Las Vegas. You can get tickets at www.thesmithcenter.com
Now....onto adding strings, horns, winds and orchestral percussion...
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PS: Special thanks to Nina Di who filmed me with my iPhone 12. I edited video in Final Cut Pro X. I look better as a cartoon.

[@larryclark1518]

Damn, man ! I’ve been walking this planet for almost 70 years, and I can easily say you are hands down the best cover artist I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing and seeing. Many thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@Zanthanee]

Nice yet again 👌 another fav band. Great rendition. !

[@ionion-gk3iu]

A beautiful musical chameleon!! Bravo!!

[@vaughanpatrick9579]

Really? Wow, I can't find the words Sir!

[@ironeagle6447]

Wow Brody you are born too do this goosebumps!!every time deep respect you keep performing😊 You are the best in what you doing🍀😎pronto i am 62 years old see many people performing but you are real class buddy

[@alexrogan3845]

Spot friggin on!

[@RocketMonkey7]

Totally blew me away!

[@hazelinealejandro8104]

YOU ARE BY FAR, THE MOST TALENTED LEAD SINGER & MULTI- INSTRUMENTALIST MUSICIAN... I HAVE SEEN YOU COVER LED ZEPELLIN LIVE MANY TIMES (IT'S LIKE HEARING THE ORIGINAL. ) NO ONE CAN COME CLOSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LED ZEP IS MY FAVORITE BAND OF ALL TIME... THEN, SEEING YOU COVER "YES" IS BEYOND AWESOME. I LOVE & HAVE SEEN "YES" LIVE, WAY BACK IN THE 70'S, THE BEST CONCERT I HAVE EVER SEEN, AND YOU NAILED IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hazelinealejandro8104]

DEAR BRODY: THANKS FOR THE HEART ! 😃

[@jeffreysimmons1084]

Brody you are badass, I just realized you were Yellow Brick Road. I live in Las Vegas and it was killing me where I had seen you before. Good job

[@daviddunn747]

How does one become so talented…fabulous job! Curious though, is there ever arguments between band members?

[@ROCKONMKEWAUK]

The last part is golden, 😂😅🤣

[@hectorpareja]

Awsome!! Very, very well...😊

[@DVLITTLEPILOT]

Brody I really Miss your Music Videos I hope you really know how great you are I have re watched all your Music videos! I do know how much time they take to make!

[@davexxx5175]

Brody,..you're so good ..so amazing. Very good job!

[@Innuband]

You nailed it! Incredible multi-talent, Brody!

[@gcapps100]

Vocals were on point. Music sounds good as well. Great job.

[@RodneyCarpenter]

How the hell don't you have more subscribers? Amazing.

[@kendalladams2226]

You are super talented 😎 SDG

[@ricardofabianoribeiro3020]

Excelente

[@telios13]

super good !!!

[@Guto-df3hq]

Ganhou mais um inscrito! Grande abraço aqui do Brasil 😎😎😎

[@scottmayo5201]

Thank you for doing what what God gave you the gift to do, and for sharing it with all of us who have a similar passion for the love of music. Blessings, C.S.M.

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

Bad Ass Homie, get down yr a monster.. good stuff..

[@420productions-j5o]

You both are so talented. I would love to hear you guys do a Pink Floyd song :)

[@wolffhd]

OK, think I've seen all of your videos now . . . waiting for the next one. Stumped on how 1 person can master several instruments, have a great voice for these, and successfully produce it all.

[@mookyyzed2216]

Radio quality stuff. All of it!

[@hankgarza4975]

Great job!!

[@winstonarntz2262]

just brilliant

[@NVP12345]

Amazing job, especially getting the sound just right for the guitar solo! Now for a real challenge - try Close to the Edge next ;)

[@joeysawdust]

Outstanding Brody - couldn't be better!! Thanks!!!

[@geewizz5311]

Crazy amazing

[@user-mr7mt2vn8j]

I see new video from Brody, I like it immediately! It is a pleasure to watch and listen!

[@ristotakkala4188]

brilliant!

[@nicolamanera5233]

Amazing!

[@greaseman6387]

Dude….huh? You kidding me….so good, sooooo good

[@KamilaZrebiec]

Fantastic job, wow!

[@mariobaert8346]

Wow, brilliant! Very nicely done Brody!

[@user-kg2fz4xo2x]

Why am I just finding out about this guy now? Buddy you pocess talent that I never knew existed.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JimAsAuthor]

Fantastic cover! Great work!

[@KuldesaKOfficial]

perfect bro

[@bida123]

excelent

[@mikemasse]

So good, Brody!

[@claudiograf4971]

La remera de la cuenta regresiva de la bomba del depredador (gran detalle). El cover ... Simplemente MARAVILLOSO.

[@SuperProgdrummer]

Whatever you play, it sounds absolutely amazing! Keep on rockin'!

[@Odinn_68]

I've enjoyed this one !

[@ROCKONMKEWAUK]

Outstanding! Every video you create, you blow my mind more than the time before!

[@twocanchu]

Excellent!! Always great to see these one man band covers - amazing talent!

[@aleccurrier6350]

Thanks for always reminding me of the talent level I wish to someday achieve. . You're an inspiration and excellent motivation.. Incredible as usual, and thanks again! 🙏❤🎶

[@spangdangler]

Wow you are great!

[@frankroden8233]

Perfect Brody ....Amazing job ..I listened to it 2 times it is on my music files ..Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!

[@LouisGedo]

God damn.......this is a great cover!

[@ward1957]

So friggin good !!🎶🎶🎶

[@Thewickedjon]

wow I discovered this channel looking for van halen covers, this guy is the real deal,

[@luckrevaux3999]

Este cover supera inclusive al original. Maravilloso

[@BruceS1111]

Awesome job🎼👏

[@sebastianunited1397]

Wow

[@brett327]

Holy shit, this is amazing!

[@jebbusk4805]

Approved!

[@MiThreeSunz]

Brody, I’ve only seen a smattering of cover videos for this tune because not many will attempt it. You absolutely killed it! Your creation was the closest to the original I’ve heard. And your talent is off the charts. Glad I found you. Gonna check out your version of Limelight now. 👍👊🇨🇦

[@oscarrivera6744]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🎸🎤

[@robertocona8547]

❤

[@oscarrivera6744]

Chingooon!!! Hombre orquesta..

[@dougbennett7889]

Dude you are fricken awesome. I only came across your music today but I am totally impressed with your talents.

[@will9089]

That was fantastic, Brody!

[@peterwassmuth4014]

Totally Awesome! ThX for sharing.

[@SteveOuimette]

Dang! Why didn't we ever get the chance to cover this? Talking about nailing Jon's voice!

[@gavinlawrence3241]

...and managing to get Trevor Rabin in there too, fabulous improv at the end too. More Rush and Yes please 🙂

[@keyboardmikedotcom]

76 tracks of gold👍 great job!

[@irresistablegraceinchrist6690]

Done like a Good Steak, Medium Rare!! Great job Brody!

[@3DEditor]

I'd like to see you cover some songs by Sting or The Police. You have that voice.

[@wmdjohnson]

True talent, hope to see you take up residency somewhere on the south strip soon.

[@brucemadrid2386]

Man. That was just awesome to infinity.

[@myownspiritlevel]

Grinning and tapping my feets the whole dang time!

[@blackamerica5974]

U got some chops kids

[@arios0312]

You are amazing, big fan of all your videos

[@produzer1]

Great to see a new video! Great stuff. I hope life is going treating you well.

[@johnmcclure4983]

You mimic Jon Anderson so accurately!!!

[@jonathangilcrest9280]

Fantastic!!

[@atrixma]

WOW. AWESOMELY DONE SIR, AS ALWAYS.

[@greghughes4219]

Love it.. wish I could be there on the 21st!

[@Brody-Dolyniuk]

You mean Oct 1?

[@jtheblackowl]

Wow, amazing.

[@MitchJean]

Great job Brody!!

[@mjones53]

Amazing as usual!

[@redxpro1]

Great voice bro! You should replace Jon Davison in Yes, I prefer your voice over his.

[@Audioholics]

WTF, how do you only have 5k subs? #Legend

[@alharrington6973]

He just got 1 more. :)

[@Swaayne]

@@alharrington6973 TWO MORE! This guy is amazing!

[@johnnyceeuontheroad.2389]

Fucken Bad Ass Homie!!

[@NinaDiGregorio]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻………❤️

[@Feakre]

This doesn't have the overcompression of the original. Ergo, it's better.

[@bida123]

sing scorpions please, you are great

[@jamesmilkowski6107]

Let's see ..... Awesome vocals (Check) , Keyboards (Check) , Drums (Check), Bass Guitar (Check) , Lead Guitar (Check) ...... Is violin next ? I am pretty sure you have a great teacher :)

[@loveisnow2]

Question Brody, Love your mad creative mind and colorful vocals so much. I'm wondering..are all your videos on this channel or do you have a pay site? I've re-run all the videos I can find here! I want to see more! Contagious is what you are! lol I'm really missing live music! Blessings to you and yours :) Debbie S.

[@afw249]

Just saw you tonight in fort wayne awesome show, do you do any bad company?

[@martintramuntbikemallorcak481]

Jon Anderson.........God with a singing voice........but good cover...

[@LiamBreccini2010]

Brilliant mate. I just covered this, let me know you think. I also left a like

[@toddvest3007]

Ok there is no way this is you singing I call Milly Vanillie LOL