YesSongs #5: YES - Close To The Edge
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- čas přidán 29. 12. 2013
- Live at the Rainbow Theatre, London, UK.
15 & 16 Dec 1972 ('Close to the Edge' Tour)
Close To The Edge
[I The Solid Time Of Change]
A seasoned witch could call you from the depths of your disgrace
And rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace
And achieve it all with music that came quickly from afar
And taste the fruit of man recorded losing all against the hour
And assessing points to nowhere, leading every single one
A dewdrop can exalt us like the music of the sun
And take away the plain in which we move
And choose the course you're running
Down at the end, round by the corner
Not right away, not right away
Close to the edge, down by a river
Not right away, not right away
Crossed the line around the changes of the summer
Reaching out to call the color of the sky
Passed around a moment clothed in mornings faster than we see
Getting over all the time I had to worry
Leaving all the changes far from far behind
We relieve the tension only to find out the master's name
Down at the end, round by the corner
Close to the edge, just by a river
Seasons will pass you by
I get up, I get down
Now that it's all over and done
Now that you find, now that you're whole
[II Total Mass Retain]
My eyes convinced, eclipsed with the younger moon attained with love
It changed as almost strained amidst clear manna from above
I crucified my hate and held the word within my hand
There's you, the time, the logic, or the reasons we don't understand
Sad courage claimed the victims standing still for all to see
As armoured movers took approached to overlook the sea
There since the cord, the license, or the reasons we understood will be
Down at the edge, close by a river
Close to the edge, round by the corner
Close to the end, down by the corner
Down at the edge, round by the river
Sudden cause shouldn't take away the startled memory
All in all, the journey takes you all the way
As apart from any reality that you've ever seen and known
Guessing problems only to deceive the mention
Passing paths that climb halfway into the void
As we cross from side to side, we hear the total mass retain
Down at the end, round by the corner
Close to the edge, just by the river
Seasons will pass you by
I get up, I get down
[III I Get Up, I Get Down]
In her white lace, you could clearly see the lady sadly looking
Saying that she'd take the blame
For the crucifixion of her own domain
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
Two million people barely satisfy
Two hundred women watch one woman cry, too late
Eyes of honesty can achieve
How many millions do we deceive each day?
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
In charge of who is there in charge of me
Do I look on blindly and say I see the way?
The truth is written all along the page
How old will I be before I come of age for you?
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
[IV Seasons Of Man]
The time between the notes relates the color to the scenes
A constant vogue of triumphs dislocate man, so it seems
And space between the focus shape ascend knowledge of love
As song and chance develop time, lost social temp'rance rules above
According to the man who showed his outstretched arm to space
He turned around and pointed, revealing all the human race
I shook my head and smiled a whisper, knowing all about the place
On the hill we viewed the silence of the valley
Called to witness cycles only of the past
And we reach all this with movements in between the said remark
Close to the edge, round by the corner
Down at the end, round by a river
Seasons will pass you by
Now that it's all over and done
Called to the seed, right to the sun
Now that you find, now that you're whole
Seasons will pass you by
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
I get up, I get down
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Jon Anderson - lead vocals
Chris Squire - bass guitar, backup vocals
Steve Howe - electric and acoustic guitars, backup vocals
Rick Wakeman - keyboards, synthesiser, organ
Alan White - drums
Director: Peter Neal
Produced by Brian Lane & David Speechley
Edited by Philip Howe
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The real miracle here is that the stage didn't collapse under the extraordinary weight of all that talent compressed into one space.
For sure. Every guy in YES was very skilled at each of their talents
Yes. And then more... Yes. 🕊🕊🌹🌹🌹😥❤💘💘
I was honored to witness this tour
What a brilliant comment.
There was more talent on that stage than there was at the last supper.
The shortest 18 minutes on earth
For real!
You live in Fukui?
To think that Alan White learned the then Yes repertoire all the way to Close to the edge in a weekend is groundbreaking. Absolute monster
and he looks so happy to be there 🥺
As much as I love early Bruford Alan White is also epic. I saw an early video of Bruford and some evil man was speaking and trying to disregard the lyrics that make sense over time.
It is not overstating that this is one of the greatest compositions, not just of the 20th century but in all of human history.
Completely agree!
It kind of is ...
@@snowroom1 nah, this is 4 hundred times better than anything bach or beethoven put out, it takes like 10 instruments to play but only like 5 people to play, plus I've never met anyone who actually dislikes this song. Whereas nobody on planet earth listens to classical music for any reason beyond fitting in or the supposed boost it gives to your synapses which honestly seems like pseudoscience
@@2visiondigital um just a little! LOL
@@StankFrengus I'm prog rock fanatic and honestly think that The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky beats this.
I have listened to this 100's of times and probably will continue to till I leave this earth. There are several Yes songs that are so beyond this planet that I never tire of them. It is the only music I never take a break from.
I believe that Mozart, Beethoven and Bach all listen to this and love it.
Beethoven yes, mozart mmm idk maybe, but bach i dont think so hahahaha
@@ValentinoTorresi lol
😆🙌
@@ValentinoTorresi Devil' s music to Bach I guess.
But what about Paganini?
Agree. Feels like Mozart, in particular, would have loved this
I never understood Shakespeare, but when I was 14 years old I got this
People talk about Bohemian Rhapsody been a classic song which is right but this is a MASTERPIECE of unbelievable music, Jon Anderson's voice is majestic I find it a very spiritual song that takes you on a journey. It is without a doubt the GREATEST Prog Rock song ever made.
Just maybe the greatest prog Rock song of all time. The closest to my heart for sure.
Evan Rice is your heart the edge??? Lol I’ll go home now
Yes😄
Evan Rice don’t use that term. It was underground music.
Ya lo creo que si
@@suginami123 Actually, it was progressive rock. It's the term that was used then. I saw Yes 3 times in the 70s.
My father died in May of 2015. Regretfully weren't close. I found this album in his car and I remembered his favorite band was YES. This is my third time watching today. I so wish we could have watched this together.
+Charlee Haffner I first this in 1973 at school. Its the best. Sorry about your old Dad son. He was clearly a man of taste
+anthony eagle Way cool, and thanks
Charlee, how are you doing?. I was never close to my old Man but I miss him so much. He died in 1984 a huge classical fan and great guitarist and loved Steve Howe. Hope you are well.
Charlee, what was your old dads name? My old fella was Ken. A maverick in every sense
+anthony eagle I've been doing fine, thanks ! People keep saying time heals the pain. A crock of shit in my opinion. The one year was a few weekends ago so it was pretty hard. I guess we'll see. Sorry you lost your father as well. My Dad's name was David J Haffner
I wish I was an adult in the 70s so I could have enjoyed bands like this first hand. I was born in 71.
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... Yes is Yes ... Forever and Ever.
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Steve Howe.. what an underrated guitarist.. he is playing like 5 guitars in this song.. he is one of the best... and Chris’s bass playing is mind blowing!
steve howe is the master of guitar work.
I could not agree more.
You are all assholes ..where do you get underated..he is widely known as one of the best guitarists ever..
Bext your going to say Wakeman was underrated also..putz
Steve is very highly rated
No one. No one understands the musical genius of this group of musical geniuses.
No one.
@@lostinstrumentalsproject7343 Guess again.
Prétentieux, moi?
Yes I do been listening to them since74
google morbid man covers close to the edge soundcloud . just one person. also Gates of delirium.
Ladies and gentlemen Chris Squire and Yes the greatest show on earth..
RIP Alan White. What a job he did on this tour, learning the setlist in a matter of days after Bruford left.
White is much better than Bruford.
@John Wallace OK, but ... I've been listening to both of them for over half a century and it seems to me that this is an objective opinion :)
P.S. Of course, I mean his playing in the band Yes
White was an exceptional drummer, yes. (pun intended) but Bruford is unrivaled in his abilities, creativity, and diversity. From Yes to King Crimson, UK to ABWH, Genesis, Gong, and solo work, Bill Bruford long ago established himself as the premier progressive rock, jazz, avant garde percussionist, holding that throne through the better part of FIVE DECADES.
according to legend, he learned the whole Yes catalog in 3 days before the tour . A real hero!
THE greatest song that was composed, written,played and sung of all time! Thank you YES for all you guys have done. R.I.P Squire.
I miss bands who could play BETTER than the album!
When i first heard yes and this particular song, it opened a whole new world of music to my young mind and to the rest of world. To this day ive always said if you put five exeptionally great musicians, you just cant miss. Sadly the original members are leaving us, but the great music they created will live beyond our time also. Thank you mr. squire and all the rest.
Starting at 14:37, Rick Wakeman takes over this song and nails a perfect repeat of the studio version of his solo. The speed of his fingers to hit the notes without mistakes is super-human talent. What a performance! RIP Chris Squire and Alan White. 🙏
Totally agree. And Squire's bass lines during that solo are so perfectly timed
I'm of the age that I remember when this album was released. Rick Wakeman dominated the entire album. Curious if anyone remembers Journey to the center of the earth or the wives of Henry the eight?
@@brianschindlbeck2807 Owned both on vinyl… unfortunately lost in a storage unit flood many moons ago. 😞
This is the greatest composition of all time
ACDC7369 For me is Supper's Ready (Genesis)
Igor Maxwel Ok, that as well Igor :)
Igor Maxwel Same here
+ACDC7369 YES!!! Your're right.... it's awesome!!!
Ronie Aquije Nothing beats Supper's Ready!
To think they were doing this 50 years ago. It's a lost art. Rip Alan.😢
Yeah it blows my mind that this is half a century ago.
50 years later still magnificent
I was at this show. still blown away nearly 43 yrs later.
Rainbow Theatre December 1972 I was there. Amazing.
I can attest to that; it’s still raises the hair on the back of my neck. I still have the original three disc vinyl with decal intact😊
So lucky! I wish I could see them live in person. I love Yes dearly, one of my favorite bands.. Just waaay before my time haha
The thing that amazes me most about watching all these old Yes live pieces is how Jon never misses a note. His tuning is spot on.
he really struggled with that one part in And You And I just before this
The most wonderful song of Progressive Rock
For me is Supper's Ready (Genesis)
Rafael Augusto LARA PALMEROS there's no one that phrase like steve howe and no other bass player embraced counterpoint like chris squire, inimitable beauty!
There is no sense in debate --- I may change my mind day to day, year to year -- CTTE & SR (and those are just some of
the 20ish minute ones) There are too many - love 'em all. That's the idear ( as Jon A. might say) :-) Music - love it or leave.
And 2112, and villa la strangiato, and others I missed.
Yours is no disgrace
First time I’ve ever heard of this band or this song. It’s amazing.
check out their album Fragile!
i LOVE how Jon has absolutely no idea what to do with his hands
One of the greatest pieces of music ever produced. YES was like a celestial event - a once in a lifetime collection of the most incredible talent on the planet. They are without peer. Simply put a masterpiece.
72 I was 13, loved Yes then, LOVE YES now more than ever!
R.I.P. Chris, I'll definatly meet you when...
Me too, same age saw them live 2X
I was fortunate enough to witness this tour, saw Them at the Providence Civic Center. One of the top three concerts I have ever attended. And I have close to 60 or 70 under my belt
THE BEST LIVE VERSION OF CLOSE TO THE EDGE !!!
The world would have no more war if every single one would listen to Close to the Edge, Takus, 2112 and Echoes.
Alan White was insane here , such a master drummer. We will miss you down here. RIP Alan White
Anderson's vocals is one of the most hypnotic tones!
The song that forever changed my musical life ☮️
It's mind blowing how close to the studio recording this sounds but at the exact same time how many subtle differences I can catch because it's live.
Still mind blowing to watch all these years later....the feel / timing is amazing....everything is....and LIVE performance and mix, wow
Yes in their prime going crazy. This was on in the 70's as a late night movie at theaters. It was SO good.
This is like if music was quantum physics
Rest in Peace Alan White. You were such a great drummer
This is glorious, otherworldly music. A miracle happened here...
If this doesn’t transport you back, I don’t know what will
I remember feeling very nostalgic for a period I had not lived watching this for the first time in 2006 as an 18 year old
Little man with a huge voice!!! Best of all time.
When I listen to YES, so do the neighbors.
im so freakin old i saw them in 72. the bruford years are the best.
RIP Alan White
The epitome of progressive rock music bless everyone and thank you for sharing
Magical.
the only thing that makes me forget about her is this masterpiece song.
I really Love Those Guys very beautiful and Profesional Masters!
I wish there were speakers in space so the whole world could hear YES!
Yes, is my favorate band since I was 17 year , it was in the year 1972. Time flies to fast. Enjoy life!
I keep imagining the mediocre life of the unfortunates who are capable of denying and disliking a tremendous sound like that. It is certainly people who have nothing to do.
Steve Howe is easily one of the best guitarists ever
I take that back all members of yes are some of best at their job
Steve Howe one of the best guitarists ever
Rick Wakeman one of the best keyboardists ever
Chris squire one of the best bassists ever
and Jon Anderson one of the best Front man ever. Yes is one of the best bands ever.
+Jake Reber oops. Forgot Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford was in King Crimson by the time this concert was recorded. That's Alan White on Drums here.
At one point I think the singer looked a little scared. lol
+Matthew Davey oh yeah forgot about that
the original & greatest prog rock band of all time !
It Was A Time. When Music and Lyrics Means So Much. YES . FOREVER. YESSONGS . The Ultimate YES. JON, ALAN, CHRIS, STEVE, RICK
Squire's bass drives this magical wondrous machine.
Yes Harry this is the real Yes
Annderson, White, Howe, Squire, Wakeman. All true musical genious so far ahead of their time! It will never be the same without Chris but because of him this music, real rock and roll will never die! RIP my friend!🌠
They were so young then. I guess I'm getting old. I love these guys. Incredible.
I think this CTTE recording was done in December '72...if so, then Jon was 28, Chris was 24, Steve was 25, Rick and Alan were 23...
Close To The Edge,perfection in an album.
I can’t imagine watching this song live. My head would explode like the dude in scanners.
I saw YES about 6 times growing up in NYC. I still consider them TOP 3 bands!
I saw it live and I will never forget it. I agree that it is one of the greatest rock songs of all time
By FAR the most musically talented rock band ever. NO ONE could touch Rick Wakeman. A GENIUS!!
As complex as yes's songs were compared to their contemporaries, keith emerson could still play circles around any of the prog keyboardists...elp along with floyd are my least favorite prog groups of the 70s, but even i can admit keith was the most technically gifted.
Stan Danly Love Rick Wakeman, but Keith was the best.
Emerson is by far the best of the genre
So much talent in one band
It is amazing that every member is a total Virtuoso,
It's also so amazing that they all sing like a bird. Intricate melodies, counter melodies with completely different words yet they mesh with Anderson's lyrics so perfectly. And then add the fact that Steve Howe is a freak from another planet!!! lol
Agusti Soler you have right
ellisd2u exactly
ellisd2u he’s the best
The first 3:28 of this song is one of the greatest live performances ever by any band. Steve Howe flies off into another dimension! Every note of that solo is seared into my brain!
8:08 to 13:43: one of the greatest passages in all of progressive rock - and in the history of live music.
I love that you notist the same passages as i do!
Thanks for the magic moment I was reading your comment at that exact moment.
Fifty years later this still gives me goosebumps.
Someone gave my brother two tickets to see Yes at the Cow Palace in 1975. I was 15 and this was my very first concert. I had never heard Yes before. I didn't know what to expect. Needless to say, I have been a fan for life. What an amazing experience that I will always treasure.
I've seen Yes 4 or 5 times over the years great experience each time ,one of the great bands.
I saw them at the cow palace in 1979,
I was there, too - 15 with my little brother! Dad drove us down.... what a wind blowing experince! Was thinking bout that day while watching video. Changed my life.....
No Wakeman
I saw Yes in MSG just after Rick Wakeman came back. I don't remember much (too much smoke blowing around) but Yes was one of the two best concerts in my life. ELP the other one.
one of the greatest things ever made by mankind
Totally agree!
Anytime someone says 18 minutes, I always think of this song.
It's so great to hear and see what technology has done for these old videos. It was pretty rough when it came out, and theater's sound systems at the time weren't really up to it.
Everyone in full Regalia!!! As it should be! I just love how Squire plays that line and sings and makes it look like a stroll through the park.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music, ever written. This whole album
This is great, but to have seen this live as I did twice is another thing totally. Never be anything like this again. Glad I was there to see and hear this live.
This show is like a painting in motion.
And Steve Howe ripping that ES-345 is a huge reason why I got mine. Legendary precision and phrasing when he plays that thing, intrinsic understanding between man and instrument. Steve got the right guitar at the right time to record the right compositions for the right album. Great timing.
I took the holy water to get blessed before watching !!!
Yes is incredible. Their technique never overshadows the emotion
yeah!! :)
exactly technique was the means to the end-Inspiration.
The best comment here
@@amgere2195 The Robert Evvers and Gerry Berry comments tie for number one.
I think Gerry might have a slight edge
what a band! what a song! what a time! it was truly magical.
The perfect chemistry, the perfect combination, the perfect playing, the perfect voices, the perfect harmony,the perfect lirics and rithm, the perfect perfect, YES after the edge, YES close to the infinity!!! all my love forever since the first hearing... just in 1972 I was 16 ... can all of you imagine what a impact on a teen soul this magic song did???? ohhhh GOSHHHH!!!!!!
I can't believe I was more than 18 minutes without breathing!! #BREATHLESS
Wow this is incredible
Live music does not get much better than this. Period. Fucking Awesome. Yes kicks fucking ass.
Met the guys backstage once in early 90's. Everyone was around Jon. Wakeman was drinking a beer in a t shirt. Treated us like his next door neighbor. Class act all the way.
I grew up with that - now I´m 55 and I still love it. Best version ever....
incredible how precisely they play every details of this musical “fresque“ live...incredible musicianship
Definitely the best version of this song. The guitar line in this is better than the original studio version.
Having songs stuck in my head usually annoys me a lot, but I've have this stuck in my head for about a week and I like it
absolute bliss..
i agree with both of you,, Close To The Edge and Supper's Ready.,. i've spent countless hours in total trance as a kid listening to these tracks,,,, and they still do it for me - after almost 40 years..
This is a smoking, joyful performance. The look of exuberance on Alan whites face is worth it alone.
Wow. The react videos brought me here honestly. Never ever would have heard of this masterpiece other way! Bravo!
Close to Edge was so magnificent over 50 years ago it was actually repeated in 2023 with 2 versions of the band both with original members. I was fortunate enough to see them perform this while studying at the University of Georgia. Truly unforgettable!
The Ultimate YES. Jon, Alan, Chris, Steve, Rick.
The ultimate yes to me is Jon, Bill, Chris, Steve and Rick
Jeezus what a great band !!
And Alan White always looks like he's having so much fun.
This live version sound so clean and good that evene sounds like a studio version.
This is the Yessongs (album) version...
@@davidseres3030 still not a studio version
@@joaomicto Of course, Yessongs is a live album.
I love this song so much I have every single vinyl record that contains this song😂
Through many glorious hours of continuous play & replay over the years I believe this song has become fused to my DNA. ;)
We evolved!
I join...)) and yet "Soon"..... certainly in my blood...
thanks for saying it best.
Hrolgrim Perfection !
Hrolgrim .....beyond perfection... beyond bliss...beyond sublime...beyond the edge...Pure Jon Pure Zen Pure Yes!
What a masterpiece! The best prog rock song ever, pure genius!
This harmonisation in 16:43 is a kind of beauty...to cry
Greatest progressive song ever.
The most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard. Thank you, Yes. X