I've always thought of this song as a mini-"Awaken," or perhaps "And You and I Part II." Many Yes fans spent the 80s and 90s wishing the band would someday return to the musical and conceptual glory of their 70s masterpieces, and ironically when they finally did with albums like "Magnification" and the "Keys to Ascension" studio tracks, many of those same fans failed to see it. But time has treated those albums well, and I think their brilliance is becoming more widely recognized. Great reaction!
I agree with you. I am an old times, hardcore Yes fan. But Magnification is an overlooked album that deserved much more attention. I really like The Ladder too.
For me, " (Live Symphonic) by Yes" is the best place to watch them perform RITUAL. It's SO much better that just listening to the studio version. The parts of the latter that have you scratching your head suddenly make sense.
@@jeffschielka7845 That's true and most unfortunate, but Yes were one of those bands that was not often filmed, especially back in the 70s and what little footage exists from back then is usually very poor quality. But soundwise, the rendition from _Yesshows_ was very finely mixed.
To me Magnification and The Symphonic Tour was the band's Indian summer. I managed to see them in the city of Glasgow that year and I was 3rd row back and in the direct line of fire from Squire's rig. I could hear every subtlety and nuance of his playing. Absolute bliss!
A magnificent song from a magnificent album called "Magnification," from 2001, which is completely backed up by an actual orchestra. It's one of my favorite Yes albums ever, L33. Simply glorious! ✌❤
Wonderful reaction Lee, so glad you're diving into this phenomenal concert DVD. There are so many highlights, this piece is unquestionably one of them, one of their best compositions from the later years. The studio version on Magnification does have the orchestral arrangements as well as does most of the pieces on the album. From memory I think Rick was invited to be part of Magnification & the symphonic tour but he couldn't make it due to solo commitments so they went with the orchestra & no keyboardist for the studio album & drafted in Tom Brislin (current keyboardist for Kansas) for the tour. The concert DVD opens with a brilliant performance of Close to the Edge to a standing ovation! The Gates of Dilerium is absolutely breathtaking, so many other gems as well. Definitely check out Magnification, love the title track & Give love each day. Also Homeworld & It will be a good day from the album prior The Ladder. All the best!
@@mattleppard1964Tks Matt, love their performances of And You & I & Ritual as well, the way they synced with the orchestra & the superb orchestral arrangements for this tour is really something special, cheers
LOL, I just listened to the recorded version of this walking home last night and was again overwhelmed by how incredible it is. In fact with the albums prior song, DREAMTIME, makes for quite an emotional deeply moving experience. Magnification is IMO their best FULL album since the early days! I am happy that before this lineup disbanded in 2004 they were able to leave us on a very high note! The actual concert at the Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater was like no other YES Live I've seen. The sound was enormous and all consuming! YOU DEFINATELY NEED TO HEAR "THAT, THAT IS" !
We were just walking back to the parking lot and you had to go around the back of the venue. As we were walking Jon came out and said hello. He talked for about 10 minutes till his ride came to take him back to the hotel. Chris and Alan came out later and hung out as a crowd of people came around to talk. All 3 signed my program. I've actually got to meet Jon several times since. Last time was in Nashville in 2016 on the ARW first tour. @@L33Reacts
@@L33Reacts We were walking around the back of the venue to go to the parking lot. All of sudden we look up and Jon was coming out of the back and shook our hands and talked for about 10 minutes till his ride came to take him back to the hotel. Chris and Alan then came out and a crowd was starting to form. We talked to them for a bit. Got all 3 to sign my program. My friend was wanting to talk to the conductor of the symphony. I’ve met Jon 5 other times since. Last was in 2016 on the ARW first tour in Nashville.
Consummate Musicians, composing, and playing transcendent music which stirs the Soul. I so love these guys, and have from the beginning. RIP Chris, and Alan. I hope to see you all there.
Hey Lee! Nice reaction! Such a beautiful song. Magnification is a great piece of work. Very orchestral. The album is just SO DAMN good. Enjoying the YES ride with you . Keep it up brother…
For original YES songs that were made outside of the 1970's this one certainly comes near the top of the heap...and anyone who hasn't heard the album Magnification , it is a return to the classic prog era from the band. Highly recommended. 😍
Magnification Yes. The Ladder not for me walked out of that concert in Glasgow. Homeworld would not have been out of place on any of the classic Yes albums.
❤❤❤I knew it the song will get to you. Remember, Yes wants everyone to remember that no matter how low you get that you are standing on Sacred ground in the Presence of the Divine Creator. ❤❤❤❤
It's so true that when you are into partying you seem to have a ton of friends but they are actually only acquaintances. When you stop partying you find out who your real friends are!
I saw this tour in Nottingham and was impressed by how well the orchestra was integrated into the whole. It was a great show and the orchestrations really enhance music which is already wonderful.
A very beautiful, emotional song from the last studio Yes album that Jon sang on. You should try "Give Love Each Day", from Magnification. There is also a short song called "Can You Imagine" that Chris sings lead vocals on, with Jon and Steve singing background vocals on it! Great reaction, as usual!
I have too many Yes albums to get to many of them often, but thanks for sending me back to this one. I probably didn't give it enough attention when it came out. I understand the power of Jon to bring the holy. Saw them on the Big Generator tour and in the middle of the set Jon introduced "Holy Lamb" by saying LISTEN to this and it felt like he was speaking directly to me and that song still brings tears to my eyes. It's on my playlist labelled "Medicine" where I keep songs that are medicine for the soul.
No need to apologize for getting emotional when listening to any music, and doubly so for YES music since it is supposed to get you there - either insightful, introspective, enlightened, or out there - exuberant, joyous, dancing... For me, seeing younger folks "get it" is a treasure. Keep it up! There are more jewels in the YES treasure chest. Also, when ANYONE makes contact with that "Divine" that Jon talks about, they magnify the sacredness of the ground upon which they stand - yeah, I went there - and by doing that, by telling others, by making these YT videos for all to see, you relay the message that the Divine is all around us if we will only stop and see - you become the relayer....THAT SAID.... did you notice that it was Alan playing the piano during the opening of the song? It was his inspiration....! (Alan is also a primary composer of "Turn of the Century." Yeah, he's that good!) Keep it up my friend. It's good. Real good. And continue to make your own music: it's good for everyone's soul!
Wow, so good to see how the music of these guys, can truly move us, you have a good soul man. You have to listen to Dreamtime from Magnification, the ENERGY WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!
Magnification is a very good album. Alan played the piano at the beginning on the album and on stage. Tom is a great keyboardist. I saw him play with Renaissance when they warmed up for Hackett's band in Quebec City.
Ah, I saw me, maybe three pixels wide 🙂 That was so unique, with that orchestra that clearly really enjoyed this progressive rock. And good music brings tears to the eyes when it touches.
So glad I tuned in today, as always, but this was a real treat. This was one of those songs I kinda missed because I was a Yes purist. But seeing Steve, Jon and Chris just doing what they do best, backed by a symphony was so good! Also, I felt like your mind and mine were joined as you made the comment about the ‘fishbowl’ view; I nodded, waited a split second, and ar the same time you did, said, “fisheye?” 😅 But letting this special band and music remind you to the point of tears that you are always on holy ground is a good thing. You cannot ever lose, in reality, your connection to your true spiritual self. Call it what you want. I call you brother.
I call you brother too 🙏thank you for being here. This song truly touched me in a way I didn't think was possible. I really felt a divine presence at points. Kinda wild lol glad we were of one mind at points,:)
I wish the whole world would sit down and all listen to this song at the same time.... it would fix so much I think. Who cares what we call the "divine"... it's there and we feel it. It doesn't matter what it's name is or how you worship it. Just know that its there and that it is all around us 😁😁
@L33Reacts that they are. Life is less arduous and more wondrous listening to them. Check out 'Song of Seven' from Jon's solo album of same name. ALSO check his entire solo album 'Toltec'. That whole album hits me upside down and sideways. Privately, for your own personal Jon enjoyment. Keep on it good sir! Love the channel.
I love you man..... Yes are one of only two bands that are capable of reducing me to tears... I think when music can do this then it has definitely done its job. Tangerine Dream is the other band.🎼🎶🎵❤
It definitely got me here my friend. They are so damn powerful at points that I felt a divine presence in my room during the song. So good. So, so good.
When I weep listening to YES I can't tell if it's because the music is so emotional or if it's because they are just so damn good. Either way it moves me even after countless listens over many decades.
Glad this connected with you, Lee. Jon Anderson works really hard to deliver a message of enlightenment through his lyrics and music. I've bashed his more recent work for being a bit heavy on message but light on musical quality, but this one hits the mark better than most latter day Yes songs. It's not perfect (the ending is underwhelming, IMO), but this song is probably the pinnacle of the Magnification album, which is IMO the pinnacle of Yes albums over the last 25 years. BTW, one of the better things about this video is watching Tom Brislin having the time of his life. IMO he's 'the one who got away'. I'd take him on keyboards any day over Geoff Downes, but Geoff gives the band more legitimacy to use the Yes name without Jon or Chris around.
When this came out. They'd played Radio City Music Hall in New York city the Friday before 911. That gave me a guttural meaning to "standing on sacred ground".
Thanks for posting this so fast. This has become one of my favorite YES songs. It's another spiritual one. It's a bummer CZcams wouldn't let you post "The Wall Live In Berlin" reaction. I don't get why they have it on here but took your reaction one down. Here's the link if anyone wants to watch it: czcams.com/users/results?search_query=the+wall+live+in+berlin+1990+full
I was listening to this album when I decided to ask my wife to marry me. Saw this tour in Columbus and Dayton, in Columbus they had Porcupine Tree open for them, they were excellent. Love this album.
This music touched your very Soul Lee !! 🙏it was so lovely to see 👏 the whole Magnification album is very good. GOD is good on the Symphonic show(That that is : is a very special longer Yes piece from the classic line up)
It truly did speak to me on so many levels. I felt connected to the divine just listening to it... like I always do with this band. They are absolutely one of a kind and I am very grateful for them.
I've already commented on the song, but as a personal aside, try to always remember two old sayings: "Never let the basta*ds grind you down!" and the second is by Churchill, which goes, "NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give up." Never let the Basta*ds grind you down, and never give up. As for spiritual advice, Be Present, and Be IN the World Without Being OF the World. If you can hold to those three things, you'll be unstoppable, L33. And, don't get down on yourself. Get over yourself. Just Be. Yourself. ✌❤
Hi Lee. Yes 'Symphonic Live' is one of the best Concerts Yes ever done. If you buy this on DVD, please take not the Blueray, buy only the normal DVD, here you have the possibility to hide the Icons and see the whole Show without the Icons, because the Icons are very disturbing (in my opinion). On the Blueray it is not (!!) possible. The whole Show 'Live in Amsterdam' (2001) Duration: 150 Minutes. It is a phantastic Concert. By the way: The Album 'Magnification was published on 9/11/ 2001. No Joke! ☺Kind Regards - Heinz (Munich). Greetings also to your Family. 🌳🥀🌱🌷✨❤
John's adorable but when founding member Peter Banks died (who named the band), all members of Yes posted their RIPs on their social media --- except Jon. As Rick Wakeman said, "John is trying to save the world, but he's doing it from another planet." Jon is also good at holding grudges.
i have this video and I still can't work out where all the extra voices are, unless they're MIDIed through Tom Brislin's keyboard from his mic. Btw - you should check out the rest of the concert, because Tom is amazing, esp on Ritual and Gates of Delirium.
Goodwill donation attendant (collecting donations from people in the drive thru) is an easygoing job (at least at the location where I worked) if you need something part time
I suppose that if one really feels immersed "in the presence of" the Divine, anywhere you happen to stand would be "sacred ground". I envy people who can feel that way. The "Magnification" album is [arguably] the last time Yes achieved greatness. And some of the other tracks are even better. That and the title track do come off very well live.
Nice review, Justin . Thank you. I remember this album from my own punk and anarcho activist days in the eighties. My room mate had the record and spun it a lot. Never grew on me much then..., but now . Don't you find the singer's voice VERY similar to Peter Hamill (esp. in his more angry solo work)! ? If you like to check out some proggy/jazzy punk, check out NoMeansNo. Album: Wrong
Huh. Guess this must be from one of the later albums where I thought their lyrics became too straight forward and simple. They Kinda lost me around Keys/Magnification. Something changed in them (or me?!) and I saw it as too simple but without memorable melodies or hooks. Hmm. May be time to revisit the 2000-2010 music. Will have to watch this symphonic show too! Thanks for this listen fest on YesSaturday!
I was also just thinking you’re mentioning a few time that you wish you could have seen them. You might consider going to see Jon if he comes around with the Band Geeks again, they are quite good. Look up some of those videos.
Tell me this music doesn’t make you Feel Good! The entire Magnification Album is Awesome!! Throw it on and Feel Good!! Road trip music!!! Unfortunately the Magnification album was released on or near 9/11…so it didn’t get the attention it deserves! LOVE this album!!!❤ Wow! Love your reaction! Cuz that’s exactly what Yes does to me! Moves me…all thru my life!!❤
C'est un avis très personnel, mais j'ai toujours trouvé que cet album est le plus mature. Ils sont tellement sur leurs X. Des paroles moins abstraites et le son encore plus symphonique. C'est normal cet évolution quand ont pense à la moyenne d'âge de 60 ans de la plupart des membres du groupe à l'époque. C'est dommage que cet album est passé sous silence à cause de l’avènement du 11 septembre.
That's what great music can do to you! Terrific reactions L33 - heartfelt as always, thank you for sharing your emotions with the world - doesn't music make the world a better place! BTW, have you seen this clip: czcams.com/video/d_Va3e_52TE/video.html It's Jon with Todmobile orchestra 'Awaken' - another stunning love performance! Bless you buddy, keep safe!
@pwethman1 It's actually beyond symphonic, Mirror to the Sky is a good example. I truly love the early stuff Yes did, but Mtt Sky really hit me after a few times through it. This coming from someone who bought their first Yes album in like 67 or 68. (Some haze to that time)
If you're in the right mood this song will bring tears to your eyes every time!🤩
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As always, it did ❤
That entire concert video is among the best sows and best sounding shows they ever released. So sad that Alan and Chris are gone....
RIP to the legends who are no longer here with us 💔
I've always thought of this song as a mini-"Awaken," or perhaps "And You and I Part II." Many Yes fans spent the 80s and 90s wishing the band would someday return to the musical and conceptual glory of their 70s masterpieces, and ironically when they finally did with albums like "Magnification" and the "Keys to Ascension" studio tracks, many of those same fans failed to see it. But time has treated those albums well, and I think their brilliance is becoming more widely recognized. Great reaction!
At the end, I think there was also a bit of a Time and a Word vibe
I agree with you. I am an old times, hardcore Yes fan. But Magnification is an overlooked album that deserved much more attention. I really like The Ladder too.
For me, " (Live Symphonic) by Yes" is the best place to watch them perform RITUAL. It's SO much better that just listening to the studio version. The parts of the latter that have you scratching your head suddenly make sense.
Agree. Read my comment. 👍😎
There's a pretty good version on _Yesshows_ as well.
Yep, agree.
@@TheReaperMan275 Agree, but no video.👍😎
@@jeffschielka7845 That's true and most unfortunate, but Yes were one of those bands that was not often filmed, especially back in the 70s and what little footage exists from back then is usually very poor quality. But soundwise, the rendition from _Yesshows_ was very finely mixed.
I see and feel your passion for YES in your eyes…..just beautiful. Forever present….💛
How could you not be in love with this band?? Simply astounding 🙏
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes, the greatest show on earth.
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36!👍😎
Les, you ain't kidding brother
To me Magnification and The Symphonic Tour was the band's Indian summer. I managed to see them in the city of Glasgow that year and I was 3rd row back and in the direct line of fire from Squire's rig. I could hear every subtlety and nuance of his playing. Absolute bliss!
Lee: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." What an incredible reaction, piece, concert - and band. Yes.
Thank you Greg I appreciate you so much ❤️ this band is so special
Should watch Roundabout from this concert. The whole orchestra ends up coming on stage and dancing to it.
You didn't have to ruin the surprise!😎
the orchestra were having a ball the whole show
@@martinreed5964 They were YES fans as well!👍😎
A magnificent song from a magnificent album called "Magnification," from 2001, which is completely backed up by an actual orchestra. It's one of my favorite Yes albums ever, L33. Simply glorious! ✌❤
Wonderful reaction Lee, so glad you're diving into this phenomenal concert DVD. There are so many highlights, this piece is unquestionably one of them, one of their best compositions from the later years. The studio version on Magnification does have the orchestral arrangements as well as does most of the pieces on the album. From memory I think Rick was invited to be part of Magnification & the symphonic tour but he couldn't make it due to solo commitments so they went with the orchestra & no keyboardist for the studio album & drafted in Tom Brislin (current keyboardist for Kansas) for the tour. The concert DVD opens with a brilliant performance of Close to the Edge to a standing ovation! The Gates of Dilerium is absolutely breathtaking, so many other gems as well. Definitely check out Magnification, love the title track & Give love each day. Also Homeworld & It will be a good day from the album prior The Ladder. All the best!
Totally agree with you on Close to the Edge and Gates from this one. Amazing performances ❤
@@mattleppard1964Tks Matt, love their performances of And You & I & Ritual as well, the way they synced with the orchestra & the superb orchestral arrangements for this tour is really something special, cheers
You know why I love seeing YES make someone cry? It reminds me I am too!
This song hit me hard... Definitely magical.
LOL, I just listened to the recorded version of this walking home last night and was again overwhelmed by how incredible it is. In fact with the albums prior song, DREAMTIME, makes for quite an emotional deeply moving experience. Magnification is IMO their best FULL album since the early days! I am happy that before this lineup disbanded in 2004 they were able to leave us on a very high note! The actual concert at the Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater was like no other YES Live I've seen. The sound was enormous and all consuming! YOU DEFINATELY NEED TO HEAR "THAT, THAT IS" !
I am crying with you! I can’t wait to stand on God’s sacred ground!! In heaven!!❤❤❤
Hey Lee! A mini epic from what would be Jon's last album with the band. Great tour! Watch the dvd, it's incredible!!!YES❣️❣️❣️👍😎
Oh yeah!🤩
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And then, God shows up
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@@lesblatnyak5947 36!😎👍
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I saw this tour in Columbus, OH. Got to meet Jon, Chris and Alan. It was an experience I'll never forget.
I wouldn't either if that happened to me... I wouldn't know what to say!! Lol
We were just walking back to the parking lot and you had to go around the back of the venue. As we were walking Jon came out and said hello. He talked for about 10 minutes till his ride came to take him back to the hotel. Chris and Alan came out later and hung out as a crowd of people came around to talk. All 3 signed my program. I've actually got to meet Jon several times since. Last time was in Nashville in 2016 on the ARW first tour.
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@@L33Reacts We were walking around the back of the venue to go to the parking lot. All of sudden we look up and Jon was coming out of the back and shook our hands and talked for about 10 minutes till his ride came to take him back to the hotel.
Chris and Alan then came out and a crowd was starting to form. We talked to them for a bit. Got all 3 to sign my program. My friend was wanting to talk to the conductor of the symphony. I’ve met Jon 5 other times since. Last was in 2016 on the ARW first tour in Nashville.
The emotion from this is something else. It's on another level.. Keep up the Yes Symphonic.
It's a fantastic concert. Never apologize for tears. Jesus wept.
Consummate Musicians, composing, and playing transcendent music which stirs the Soul. I so love these guys, and have from the beginning. RIP Chris, and Alan. I hope to see you all there.
The keyboard player is Tom Brislin who is now in KANSAS.
He was killing it. He fit in perfectly.
Do gates of delirium from this show, you will love it, and I cried with you, brother is the Beaty of YES music it touches our soul.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hey Lee! Nice reaction! Such a beautiful song. Magnification is a great piece of work. Very orchestral. The album is just SO DAMN good. Enjoying the YES ride with you . Keep it up brother…
For original YES songs that were made outside of the 1970's this one certainly comes near the top of the heap...and anyone who hasn't heard the album Magnification , it is a return to the classic prog era from the band. Highly recommended. 😍
Later Yes albums with Jon Anderson such as Magnification, The Ladder and KeyStudio are very underrated.
Absolutely.
I agree with the ladder
Magnification Yes. The Ladder not for me walked out of that concert in Glasgow. Homeworld would not have been out of place on any of the classic Yes albums.
@@lazarus550 you walked out of a YES show?
Add this to all the classic YES masterpieces. I love this song! Alan on piano awesome. Lee check out the album Magnification
❤❤❤I knew it the song will get to you. Remember, Yes wants everyone to remember that no matter how low you get that you are standing on Sacred ground in the Presence of the Divine Creator. ❤❤❤❤
God Bless Yes-Saturdays.
Amen my friend 🙏
The buildup in the last section is the best part of this masterpiece.
It's so true that when you are into partying you seem to have a ton of friends but they are actually only acquaintances. When you stop partying you find out who your real friends are!
I saw this tour in Nottingham and was impressed by how well the orchestra was integrated into the whole. It was a great show and the orchestrations really enhance music which is already wonderful.
God was in the room with you! His Holy Spirit was there too! He can always touch our hearts!!💕
Hey Lee! 3 more must do songs from this show are And You And I, Ritual, and Roundabout. TRUST ME❗️❗️❗️👍😎
Also Close to the Edge and Gates of Delirium!!! Awesome live versions of those two epics from the Symphonic concert!
@@saurian11 I agree. I wish Lee would react to the whole show. It was a great tour and this dvd is awesome!👍😎
A very beautiful, emotional song from the last studio Yes album that Jon sang on. You should try "Give Love Each Day", from Magnification. There is also a short song called "Can You Imagine" that Chris sings lead vocals on, with Jon and Steve singing background vocals on it! Great reaction, as usual!
I have too many Yes albums to get to many of them often, but thanks for sending me back to this one. I probably didn't give it enough attention when it came out. I understand the power of Jon to bring the holy. Saw them on the Big Generator tour and in the middle of the set Jon introduced "Holy Lamb" by saying LISTEN to this and it felt like he was speaking directly to me and that song still brings tears to my eyes. It's on my playlist labelled "Medicine" where I keep songs that are medicine for the soul.
I've been crying with their music since 1971.
There is beauty and love in the world still. You just have to look for it.
No need to apologize for getting emotional when listening to any music, and doubly so for YES music since it is supposed to get you there - either insightful, introspective, enlightened, or out there - exuberant, joyous, dancing... For me, seeing younger folks "get it" is a treasure. Keep it up! There are more jewels in the YES treasure chest. Also, when ANYONE makes contact with that "Divine" that Jon talks about, they magnify the sacredness of the ground upon which they stand - yeah, I went there - and by doing that, by telling others, by making these YT videos for all to see, you relay the message that the Divine is all around us if we will only stop and see - you become the relayer....THAT SAID.... did you notice that it was Alan playing the piano during the opening of the song? It was his inspiration....! (Alan is also a primary composer of "Turn of the Century." Yeah, he's that good!) Keep it up my friend. It's good. Real good. And continue to make your own music: it's good for everyone's soul!
all sacred ground touch the earth
Wow, so good to see how the music of these guys, can truly move us, you have a good soul man.
You have to listen to Dreamtime from Magnification, the ENERGY WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!
Do the whole show, its amazing, and roundabout is fun
Magnification is a very good album. Alan played the piano at the beginning on the album and on stage. Tom is a great keyboardist. I saw him play with Renaissance when they warmed up for Hackett's band in Quebec City.
They really got to you, didn't they. Don't worry man. I cry too, every time I watch this.
Yeah.... this one hit. It really got me. But what else can you expect from this magnificent band?
This was a really cool later period Yes album
This song in particular is very special
It kind of got lost but this song was Alan’s. He plays piano on the Magnification version and also wrote the lyrics.
Ah, I saw me, maybe three pixels wide 🙂 That was so unique, with that orchestra that clearly really enjoyed this progressive rock. And good music brings tears to the eyes when it touches.
I saw the concert 2001 in Stockholm, it was 10/10.
So glad I tuned in today, as always, but this was a real treat. This was one of those songs I kinda missed because I was a Yes purist.
But seeing Steve, Jon and Chris just doing what they do best, backed by a symphony was so good!
Also, I felt like your mind and mine were joined as you made the comment about the ‘fishbowl’ view; I nodded, waited a split second, and ar the same time you did, said, “fisheye?” 😅
But letting this special band and music remind you to the point of tears that you are always on holy ground is a good thing.
You cannot ever lose, in reality, your connection to your true spiritual self. Call it what you want. I call you brother.
I call you brother too 🙏thank you for being here. This song truly touched me in a way I didn't think was possible. I really felt a divine presence at points. Kinda wild lol glad we were of one mind at points,:)
Yes is ever lasting
They truly are ❤️❤️
Ya, this one always grabs my heart! Thanks Lee, may this Masterful beauty heal our world and ourselves!!! So powerful! Y_E_S_!
I wish the whole world would sit down and all listen to this song at the same time.... it would fix so much I think. Who cares what we call the "divine"... it's there and we feel it. It doesn't matter what it's name is or how you worship it. Just know that its there and that it is all around us 😁😁
Such a great tune! Thanks L33! Love these guys. Jon is so good here.
Glad you enjoyed it Ryan! These guys are so special. I love it so much.
@L33Reacts that they are. Life is less arduous and more wondrous listening to them. Check out 'Song of Seven' from Jon's solo album of same name. ALSO check his entire solo album 'Toltec'. That whole album hits me upside down and sideways. Privately, for your own personal Jon enjoyment. Keep on it good sir! Love the channel.
I love you man..... Yes are one of only two bands that are capable of reducing me to tears... I think when music can do this then it has definitely done its job. Tangerine Dream is the other band.🎼🎶🎵❤
It definitely got me here my friend. They are so damn powerful at points that I felt a divine presence in my room during the song. So good. So, so good.
When I weep listening to YES I can't tell if it's because the music is so emotional or if it's because they are just so damn good. Either way it moves me even after countless listens over many decades.
Yeah I think it's a little bit of both! They are just simply divine.
Glad this connected with you, Lee. Jon Anderson works really hard to deliver a message of enlightenment through his lyrics and music. I've bashed his more recent work for being a bit heavy on message but light on musical quality, but this one hits the mark better than most latter day Yes songs. It's not perfect (the ending is underwhelming, IMO), but this song is probably the pinnacle of the Magnification album, which is IMO the pinnacle of Yes albums over the last 25 years. BTW, one of the better things about this video is watching Tom Brislin having the time of his life. IMO he's 'the one who got away'. I'd take him on keyboards any day over Geoff Downes, but Geoff gives the band more legitimacy to use the Yes name without Jon or Chris around.
When this came out. They'd played Radio City Music Hall in New York city the Friday before 911. That gave me a guttural meaning to "standing on sacred ground".
Fantastic. The orchestra members rock along and know the words it seems sometimes. Could you do more of this? Gates and CTTE are amazing ❤
I am definitely gonna do one of those from this show. I have to hear them with an orchestra! Must be absolutely mental
Yes..the greatest prog band
Thanks for posting this so fast. This has become one of my favorite YES songs. It's another spiritual one. It's a bummer CZcams wouldn't let you post "The Wall Live In Berlin" reaction. I don't get why they have it on here but took your reaction one down. Here's the link if anyone wants to watch it: czcams.com/users/results?search_query=the+wall+live+in+berlin+1990+full
I was listening to this album when I decided to ask my wife to marry me. Saw this tour in Columbus and Dayton, in Columbus they had Porcupine Tree open for them, they were excellent. Love this album.
Lee I think you should react to the whole albums of "Magnification," or "Talk. " Both albums are modern Masterpieces of Yes.
This music touched your very Soul Lee !! 🙏it was so lovely to see 👏 the whole Magnification album is very good. GOD is good on the Symphonic show(That that is : is a very special longer Yes piece from the classic line up)
It truly did speak to me on so many levels. I felt connected to the divine just listening to it... like I always do with this band. They are absolutely one of a kind and I am very grateful for them.
My fav band🙏 so many great performances.
Jon still has the pipes take a look at any of The Band Geeks tracks from his tour with them 👍
I've already commented on the song, but as a personal aside, try to always remember two old sayings: "Never let the basta*ds grind you down!" and the second is by Churchill, which goes, "NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give up."
Never let the Basta*ds grind you down, and never give up.
As for spiritual advice, Be Present, and Be IN the World Without Being OF the World.
If you can hold to those three things, you'll be unstoppable, L33. And, don't get down on yourself. Get over yourself. Just Be. Yourself. ✌❤
Did you notice Alan playing the piano part in the beginning, he wrote that part.
Beautiful man
This one is going to get you 🎉🎉🎉
All the songs from Magnification were composed WITH orchestra.
Hi Lee. Yes 'Symphonic Live' is one of the best Concerts Yes ever done. If you buy this on DVD, please take not the Blueray, buy only the normal DVD, here you have the possibility to hide the Icons and see the whole Show without the Icons, because the Icons are very disturbing (in my opinion). On the Blueray it is not (!!) possible. The whole Show 'Live in Amsterdam' (2001) Duration: 150 Minutes. It is a phantastic Concert. By the way: The Album 'Magnification was published on 9/11/ 2001. No Joke! ☺Kind Regards - Heinz (Munich). Greetings also to your Family. 🌳🥀🌱🌷✨❤
John's adorable but when founding member Peter Banks died (who named the band), all members of Yes posted their RIPs on their social media --- except Jon. As Rick Wakeman said, "John is trying to save the world, but he's doing it from another planet."
Jon is also good at holding grudges.
For something truly Joyous, put 'Roundy on from this! I won't spoil
i have this video and I still can't work out where all the extra voices are, unless they're MIDIed through Tom Brislin's keyboard from his mic. Btw - you should check out the rest of the concert, because Tom is amazing, esp on Ritual and Gates of Delirium.
Do you notice Alan White is playing piano at the start
Goodwill donation attendant (collecting donations from people in the drive thru) is an easygoing job (at least at the location where I worked) if you need something part time
I suppose that if one really feels immersed "in the presence of" the Divine, anywhere you happen to stand would be "sacred ground". I envy people who can feel that way. The "Magnification" album is [arguably] the last time Yes achieved greatness. And some of the other tracks are even better. That and the title track do come off very well live.
Nice review, Justin .
Thank you.
I remember this album from my own punk and anarcho activist days in the eighties.
My room mate had the record and spun it a lot.
Never grew on me much then..., but now .
Don't you find the singer's voice VERY similar to Peter Hamill (esp. in his more angry solo work)! ?
If you like to check out some proggy/jazzy punk, check out NoMeansNo.
Album: Wrong
Huh. Guess this must be from one of the later albums where I thought their lyrics became too straight forward and simple. They Kinda lost me around Keys/Magnification. Something changed in them (or me?!) and I saw it as too simple but without memorable melodies or hooks. Hmm. May be time to revisit the 2000-2010 music. Will have to watch this symphonic show too! Thanks for this listen fest on YesSaturday!
Yes put out multiple concert DVD’s in the early 2000’s and all of them are excellent.
And Magnification is the great overlooked Yes album.
Lee.......FYI Keyboardist Tom Brislin is a member of the band Kansas now.
BTW That was Alan playing the piano at the beginning
Thank you for pointing this out! I was wondering…
I was also just thinking you’re mentioning a few time that you wish you could have seen them. You might consider going to see Jon if he comes around with the Band Geeks again, they are quite good. Look up some of those videos.
Tell me this music doesn’t make you Feel Good! The entire Magnification Album is Awesome!! Throw it on and Feel Good!! Road trip music!!!
Unfortunately the Magnification album was released on or near 9/11…so it didn’t get the attention it deserves! LOVE this album!!!❤
Wow! Love your reaction! Cuz that’s exactly what Yes does to me! Moves me…all thru my life!!❤
Yes is Hope.
Try to remember that.
I reccomend Mirror to the Sky man!
I'll add it to the list 😉
How bout some Steve Howe with Asia🤔✌🏼❤️
If you go to job interviews and you are yourself the way you are here...... and people don't like you, there is something wrong with THEM.
C'est un avis très personnel, mais j'ai toujours trouvé que cet album est le plus mature. Ils sont tellement sur leurs X. Des paroles moins abstraites et le son encore plus symphonique. C'est normal cet évolution quand ont pense à la moyenne d'âge de 60 ans de la plupart des membres du groupe à l'époque. C'est dommage que cet album est passé sous silence à cause de l’avènement du 11 septembre.
That's what great music can do to you! Terrific reactions L33 - heartfelt as always, thank you for sharing your emotions with the world - doesn't music make the world a better place! BTW, have you seen this clip: czcams.com/video/d_Va3e_52TE/video.html It's Jon with Todmobile orchestra 'Awaken' - another stunning love performance! Bless you buddy, keep safe!
You should do a reaction video to ‘just waiting for a mate’. It would be awesome to see your head next to Clinton’s.
Symphonic Yes is an oxymoron.
Actually it’s a redundancy.
@@pwethman1 true
@pwethman1 It's actually beyond symphonic, Mirror to the Sky is a good example. I truly love the early stuff Yes did, but Mtt Sky really hit me after a few times through it. This coming from someone who bought their first Yes album in like 67 or 68. (Some haze to that time)