It continues to degenerate into nursing home prog. Our heroes are flaccid. I seriously don't understand why a band of GOD status in the prog world wants to Tarnish its overall impact on history with such dross. Cool to see a Roger Dean cover but visuals don't equal good music in the least It's mind boggling how much effort went into this with such diminishing returns An excuse for a tour or just a tepid bland album for the sake of releasing a new product?
I know not and really don't care but as a rabid YES fan first album to "Magnification" I am utterly bored and embarrassed by the last two albums. Me no likey! Geoff Downes replaces Rick Wakeman, and while he is a more minimal player, his playing is far better and more essential to the songs than anything in "Tormato" and Trevor Horn, whose voice at the start sounds just like an Anderson replacement, does a good singing job despite its lack of range, he is still a good singer for Yes.
The other members still do a very good job, Steve Howe is not as flashy as he was but contributes more to the structure of the songs, and Chris Squire makes a damn good job singing backing vocals just to retain the classic Yes sound and playing at the same time, like in "Tempus Fugit".
Though one may think that this album is going to be like the 80s prog transition like Yes later in "" or Genesis with "Abacab", this album is more of a bridge between prog 70s and new wave 80s, sounding very fresh, not old like the 70s but not to new like the 80s and it's trademark compressed sound. This album is pretty solid and one of my favourite of them, definitely better than "Tormato" or even "Fragile", an excellent listen, Yes fan or not. So side 1 is filled with the almost 22 minute epic "The Gates Of Delirium", and christ all mighty this is Yes at its zenith.
This song combines both prog rock sounds with jazz fussion, and it does that flawlessly. The intro is just wow, i can't even describe how heavenly it sounds. Well then. The song itself is about war, which is something that the band hasn't talked about yet. And in my honest opinion, the best lyrics that Yes has ever done.
Then the music cuts into an epic section where it depicts the "Battle" itself, and jesus christ it's absolute chaos. And in the best way! We finally get into the last section, which is kinda like an aftermath of the battle. Of course they still made it sound beautiful, and it does kinda sound like a prayer too y'know? So anyways, this track for me is perfect. If you thought Delirium sounded chaotic, then you haven't heard anything yet.
This is even more chaotic and complex than the previous song, and it still sounds incredible. The song goes from nonsensical, to calm itself down, to go back into nonsense again. And sometimes it cuts to a really haunting recording of the band chanting in a very native way, then it goes back to the regular song again.
Instead of going even more chaotic, the band decides to go back into a more Topographic Ocean style song. And what a contrast! Its like the band is saying "Don't worry, you're still hearing Yes".
The guitar work from Steve Howe is simple flawless from start to finish. The best work that Yes has ever made. If you're getting into Yes, i wouldn't really reccomend this album cause it's a bit too much for someone who is still rather new. The Yes Album is the third studio album released by Yes on February 19th, This album would mark a turning point for the band as this is considered to be their first "classic" album by most fans. The band's line-up remains the same as their previous album expect with one notably addition.
Guitarist Steve Howe who had joined the band during the tour and promotion of Time and a Word, replaced Peter Banks in This would also be the last album to feature keyboardist Tony Kaye until the release of 's During this album in particular, the band begins to take on a more "progressive" approach to their music.
At the time, Yes was at risk of being dropped by Atlantic due to the commercial failures of their first two albums. However, instead of taking their more music in a more accessible direction to reach a wider audience, they doubled down and made their most progressive album they had released so far. This album is a huge leap forward when compared to their two prior studio releases.
Not to mention, there are so many iconic moments found throughout the album it becomes difficult to sort out which would be the most iconic moment out of all of them. In addition, this was the first album to not feature any cover songs which illustrates the band beginning to mature as songwriters.
The Yes Album was a critical success and a major commercial breakthrough for the band. However, is all the praise valid? Is this THE Yes album? From the first few seconds, you know you are in for something truly special. Yours Is No Disgrace is the first track and the album and it is a truly exceptional from start to finish. This was then combined with other brief sections of music written by the band in rehearsals. Funnily enough, Steve Howe worked out the opening guitar riff on his own while the rest of the band took a day's holiday.
Yours is no Disgrace has become somewhat of a classic song for the band that is performed during nearly every tour. A special mention also goes to Eddie Offord's mixing which is essentially perfect. It allows each voice and instrument to be separate and distinctive yet not out of place. There is also incredible musicianship all around, with Steve Howe particularly shining during the solo section.
This is a perfect opening track that captivates everyone's attention with its stunning vocals and a driving rhythm section. It is a nice acoustic piece written by Steve Howe that remains to be one of the best acoustic pieces he has written to date. It was written in honor of the birth of his son, Dylan and in homage to Steve Howe's guitar hero Chet Atkins.
It exhibits extremely good flow and never becomes dull. Starship Trooper is another highlight of the album, as it is yet another masterpiece almost reaching the ten-minute mark. It is music perfection with all musicians having their individual moments to shine throughout.
Each section contributes uniquely to the piece as a whole while remaining to feel cohesive and well-paced. If you are a fan of this track, I'd highly recommend checking this version out!
I've Seen All Good People is yet another iconic song that receives a lot of play during the band's live tours. In fact, I believe it works even better in a live setting. It is two-part track containing two completely different sections that oddly work together pretty well. The band incorporates impressive three-part harmonies throughout that put Jon Anderson's vocal talents on full display.
Furthermore, Steve Howe plays superbly during the All Good People section as he performs a more classic rock inspired guitar solo.
A Venture is a somewhat unusual choice for the album. Vocalist Jon Anderson wrote the track while in the studio which was then arranged by the rest of the band. Tony Kaye contributed to the jazzy solo towards the end while Steve Howe's guitar solo on the original recording was left off the final mix, which fades out just as it started.
Chris Squire also supports the rhythm section wonderfully as his bass playing evolves to support the lead instruments. Nevertheless, it is an enjoyable track that works well as an interlude for the upcoming nearly nine-minute track. Perpetual Change is yet another masterpiece found on the album that was written by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire. It contains numerous interesting moments in addition to featuring a jazzy section found around the four-and-a-half-minute mark. Soon after, the band erupts into a section that infuses odd time signatures and an interesting reworking of a previous melody.
Perpetual Change seems to have been somewhat overlooked by the band at the time, but receives more attention nowadays as the band plays it live during most of their recent tours. This is a truly great track with an incredibly moving chorus! Now, after all of that, is this THE Yes album? In my opinion, YES! This was the launching point for the band's career as they would continue to create many more masterpieces over the next few years that would cement them as being masters of their craft.
After this album, Tony Banks would be replaced by Rick Wakeman which begins the bands "classic lineup". It is an album that seems to be frequently dubbed a masterpiece by most of the community. I'll have to agree with that statement. Shining, flying, purple wolfhound, show me where you are. Copyright Prog Archives, All rights reserved. Please consider supporting us by giving monthly PayPal donations and help keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.
Well-known and influential mainstream progressive from the 's, and still around in some form ever since, they were highly influential in their heyday, especially notable for the really creative "Relayer", which included at the time Swiss keyboardist Patrick MORAZ who replaced Rick WAKEMAN During the s, YES pioneered the use of synthesizers and sound effects in modern music.
Driven by Jon's artistic vision, they produced such timeless, symphonic-rock masterworks as "Roundabout," "Close To the Edge," and "Awaken". In the s, YES pushed new digital sampling technologies to their limits, selling millions of records and influencing a generation of digital musicians with classics like "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" and "Rhythm Of Love". Moving through the s and into the new millennium, the band keeps expanding its boundaries by using the latest hard-disk recording techniques and, most recently, working with a full orchestra to create their genre-defying music.
YES gained large popularity with their brand of mysticism and grand-scale compositions. These albums featured beautiful harmonies and strong, occasionally heavy playing. Also, "Fragile" contained the popular hit song "Roundabout". This was followed by the controversial "Tales from Topographic Oceans" LP, which was a double album consisting of only four minute length suites centering on religious concepts.
Also, "Relayer" was their most experimental, yet grandiose and symphonic. They broke up, until the new jewel "Going For The One" and its incredible "Awaken" was issued in In later years, YES would go through many transformations.
Studio Album, 4. Billy Sherwood has told me since that it is one of his favourite albums of all time. So some people liked it and it sold pretty well. Trevor Horn started out producing it and although he and I have always got on really well, in the studio there were often heated arguments. But it was always for the right reasons. To our credit we are still close friends. I went to London a couple of years ago to be a session player on a Tina Turner album he was producing.
It was a pity because he had a lot of valuable input. They claimed it was tampering with tradition. A good example of new ideas employed during the recording was a bright yet strangely distant ambient sound — as if some of the instruments were being played in different rooms.
I had a friend with a studio in a castle on Lake Como near Caramati in Italy. The castle has these huge ballrooms. You could do drums in one room and guitars in another. I ended up mixing the album and producing it and I just went for shock value.
More intergalactic guitar brings the piece to an abrupt cliffhanging conclusion. Although there were rows in the studio, there was peace and harmony on the record. Ask jon. After that we kind of broke up for a short time and I did a solo album and tour. Innocence no answer To your breaking heart If the situation Sometimes falls apart Then in this ecstasy Your charms are frozen No emotion falling through your arms. Morning, daydream, time still growing shorter Take me over lead me to the water To the rhythm of love The rhythm of love The rhythm of love.
Morning daydream midnight fever Morning daydream midnight fever Inhibitions keep you from your point of view Information needing to confuse In this situation I have found you In the rhythm of Morning daydream midnight fever Morning daydream midnight fever Rhythm of love Rhythm of love To the rhythm of love Rhythm of love.
Second nature sacrifice Even if you close your eyes We exist through this strange disguise. I have heard it said to someone Or maybe it was me There is a reason to experience Psychedelic so we could see To be growing up before us Like the black and white of love Be the focus Be the chorus.
Second nature comes alive Even if you close your eyes We exist through this strange device. Flying out the soft machine, we offer All surprise to you Praise oh praise this anthem generator.
So fast this expedition So vast this heavy load With a touch of luck and a sense of need Seeing the guns and their faces We look around the open shore Waiting for something. This was to be our last ride With the steel guitar and the love you give me Underneath the skin a feeling, a breakdown Well we sat for hours on the crimson sand.
Shoot high break low Aim high shoot low Feeling of imagination Break high let go Shoot high aim low. Who was it organising the right To follow my leader Seems we look and stand around waiting For a sign from God Speaking for myself The christian need The muslim need The buddhist need To testify the need for brotherly love.
Saint or sinner Makes no difference in who you believe In a world of superstition Caught in a total nuclear greed. Love will find a way If you want it to Love will find a way Love will find a way for me and you. Love will find a way Love will find a way Love will find a way Love will find a way.
Love will find a way If you want it to Love will find a way Love will find a way. Person to person woman to man Sing me a story to reach me Teach me to teach me to understand All these emotions I miss you.
Person to person woman to man Send me this song that will teach me Like a river without a stream Night time without dreaming Send me this song that will reach me. All in the sharp step As one together All in all we race As one This time. See through science Part of a back door A door made up of doors To an endless time To a new world Run.
Hear this voice Now and forever This time, brothers in time Is it hard to take Take this coice Is it hard to find Now and forever This fire brothers of fire Hard to find. Surely then See the curtain rising to show us once again All the magic of the earth and the skies See the more we find The more we realize. Big Generator is the twelfth studio album by YES. Alan White Percussion. Recommended Versions. Big Generator Remastered in from the master tape of the original mix.
Big Generator - by Chris Welch. Trevor Horn has not heard their albums since Big Generator. Why not? I was right to think he was good. He always was! I like the stuff he plays with the songs. The guitar goes berserk as White locks into some of the fiercest off beat drumming of his career.
In view of all this good work it is surprising the two Trevors expressed doubts about Big Generator. This track alone is worth the price of the album.
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