O my god!! he was playing Chris's bass lines and Patrick's solos at the same time. I am shocked that he was able to capture these blistering cascades of notes, the dynamic shifts, and the solos, while keeping the emotional through-line. This was essentially a note for note rendition of an insane piece of music written and played by five musicians!!!
Wow! I`m utterly blown away. An incredible version of Sound Chaser. I was mesmerised from the first note to the last .I`m sure if the guys from YES see this they`ll be shaking their heads in disbelief, and I mean that in a good way. Indeed, YES music will still be interpreted for many, many years to come.
I know this was posted 13 years ago, and I'm not sure that Stephen is even still with us, but this is pure genius! I will say there is a little boy on CZcams that plays part of South Side of the Sky, and would give this video a run for the money
One of Yes' most under-rated tracks IMHO, from an under-rated album. In terms of musicianship, I think Relayer is my top album. A one-off record, with that unique line-up of Moraz and the fab four. ...And I wonder how many notes this guy has memorised in 9 mins?
Wow...one of those rare videos on CZcams that makes you wish the sound quality was a hundred times better. Rachmaninoff would surely have been proud of that performance. (And I like to think he'd have been a Yes fan, too.)
If this doesn't show the collective genius of Yes...I don't know what does. And strangely worth more than the sum of their parts. Kudos to Mr. Prutsman for his abilities and recognition of a great piece to pay homage to.
Brutal display of power from this guy. He's not only able to catch all the ebb and flow from that piece, but also translate it to his own language...Wonderful!!!
Phenomenal, hearing it this way makes me realize how beautifully complex this song is with all the amazing chords and key changes, not to mention the obvious speed and intensity of the composition.
Sound Chaser is my favourite Yes composition. Congratulations Mr Prutsman on your stunning arrangement and performance. You've certainly captured the polystylistic density of the original.
I bet I've watched this 200+ times in the last few years. I've known this song like the back of my hand for over forty years, this guy just *nails* it. All of it.
Freaking sensational bro!!! You nailed it!! One of the most challenging pieces Yes ever did and you did the whole thing magnificently on the piano!! Incredible!!!
I'm applying to some linear accelerators to see if they can help me crack the lyrics. CERN still has my copy of the Relayer CD, they say they'll get back...
I saw Andre Watts perform Rachmaninoff's Concerto # 2 in C minor for piano and orchestra today with the Quad City Symphony and he was absolutely incredible. This guy, I have never heard of is in turn absolutely BRILLIANT I love this song and could have never imagined it being so complete on one instrument. Bravo Sir!
This a fantastic artist ! Patrick Moraz couldn't do better ... This is the best rendition of Yes I have ever seen, even considering Rick Wakeman... It must be a great honour for Yes to see their music performed like this. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video !
Unbelievable!! I´m completely astonished... Never thought I´d ever see this whole song with complete arrangements in a piano only version. Congratulations and cheers from Brazil!!
Totally fascinating to watch, very nice transcription, despite some parts not capturing the clarity and beauty of the original, but jeez, for a solo piano, this is a dynamite performance! Bravo!
Stephen, I want to know, after the ecstatic rush that must overcome you toward the riotous climax of this piece --- how on earth do you hold yourself together to tap that exquisite little final note?!?
2 observations, in order of importance: 1: Ha ha! Pruttsman in Swedish roughly translates as “Fart-Man”. 2. Amazing rendition of this complex masterpiece. Probably one of my top 3 favorite renditions.
This guy is unbelievable. Sound Chaser is just undoable on the piano, but this man pretty much did and nailed it ! I'm so fucking imressed !
O my god!! he was playing Chris's bass lines and Patrick's solos at the same time. I am shocked that he was able to capture these blistering cascades of notes, the dynamic shifts, and the solos, while keeping the emotional through-line. This was essentially a note for note rendition of an insane piece of music written and played by five musicians!!!
Dont forget alans parts
the whole YES on his fingertips !!
Ok, I'll watch it, now.
A whole orchestra in two only hands...but, such hands, with such a brain...
Cha, cha, cha … Cha Cha!
Wow! I`m utterly blown away. An incredible version of Sound Chaser. I was mesmerised from the first note to the last .I`m sure if the guys from YES see this they`ll be shaking their heads in disbelief, and I mean that in a good way. Indeed, YES music will still be interpreted for many, many years to come.
I know this was posted 13 years ago, and I'm not sure that Stephen is even still with us, but this is pure genius! I will say there is a little boy on CZcams that plays part of South Side of the Sky, and would give this video a run for the money
AND he does the Howe solo to boot. Amazing.
OH MY GOD. THIS SHOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.
One of Yes' most under-rated tracks IMHO, from an under-rated album. In terms of musicianship, I think Relayer is my top album. A one-off record, with that unique line-up of Moraz and the fab four. ...And I wonder how many notes this guy has memorised in 9 mins?
Probably Alan Whites best album too.
Agreeeee!!
Yes Sound Chaser is Crazy EVEN by YES Standards ...and SO Beautiful
Not sure I agree it being underrated. Every write-up I’ve seen about the song rates it extremely favorably.
Yeah, like Relayer is an 'underrated' album - lol
How could anyone put a thumbs down for this great extraordinaire?
What can one say? This is one of the most incredible piano performances I have ever seen in my life!
This is one of my dad's distant cousins! How cool to see him here!
wow. just, wow.
Wow...one of those rare videos on CZcams that makes you wish the sound quality was a hundred times better.
Rachmaninoff would surely have been proud of that performance. (And I like to think he'd have been a Yes fan, too.)
As no doubt Ginastera would, as well.
If this doesn't show the collective genius of Yes...I don't know what does. And strangely worth more than the sum of their parts. Kudos to Mr. Prutsman for his abilities and recognition of a great piece to pay homage to.
This is an awesome rendition/interpretation of Sound Chaser. Totally blew my mind. ☼
Brutal display of power from this guy. He's not only able to catch all the ebb and flow from that piece, but also translate it to his own language...Wonderful!!!
Fantastic! It sounds as if this song was written for piano. Thank you for giving my favorite song the proper treatment. What an incredible tribute.
Phenomenal, hearing it this way makes me realize how beautifully complex this song is with all the amazing chords and key changes, not to mention the obvious speed and intensity of the composition.
Sound Chaser is my favourite Yes composition. Congratulations Mr Prutsman on your stunning arrangement and performance. You've certainly captured the polystylistic density of the original.
I bet I've watched this 200+ times in the last few years. I've known this song like the back of my hand for over forty years, this guy just *nails* it. All of it.
The playing is remarkable, but what I love is the interpretation.
Clearly, this fellow loves the music.
I keep coming back to this, again & again for years.
This is an amazing interpretation.
Freaking sensational bro!!! You nailed it!! One of the most challenging pieces Yes ever did and you did the whole thing magnificently on the piano!! Incredible!!!
Not until a tune like this is transcribed to piano, you begin to realize the complexity and construction of the original.
I'm applying to some linear accelerators to see if they can help me crack the lyrics.
CERN still has my copy of the Relayer CD, they say they'll get back...
😅
Normally i ask about sheet music.
In this case, I prefer to ask for his fingers.
I ask for his brain. Holy shit!
Fantastic! Waiting for his next interpretation of a Yes song! Such a strong left hand.
Shows us great example of how 'symphonic' YES music truly is
I still can't get over this ..........Also shows how inventive YES really was
Simply amazing....!!!! What a great interpretation . Genius...
Its been years since I’ve commented on this Masterpiece, but I find myself coming back to this performance, just superb work!
Wow! Absolutely incredible performance.
First, bravo to the musician, Stephen Prutsman.
My first reaction was: NO WAY NOWAY NOOOO NOWAY. OH GOD!
I saw Andre Watts perform Rachmaninoff's Concerto # 2 in C minor for piano and orchestra today with the Quad City Symphony and he was absolutely incredible. This guy, I have never heard of is in turn absolutely BRILLIANT I love this song and could have never imagined it being so complete on one instrument. Bravo Sir!
Phenomenal!! I never dreamed this song could be transcribed for piano, and so faithfully, and beautifully played. Where can I get the sheet music?!
You'd need a quantum computer to crack dude's brain. Nobody wrote anything down, I feel confident in assessing.
It's all inside.
Wow a true piano master!!! Love it.
This a fantastic artist ! Patrick Moraz couldn't do better ... This is the best rendition of Yes I have ever seen, even considering Rick Wakeman... It must be a great honour for Yes to see their music performed like this. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video !
Bravo Mr. Prutsman!
Utterly amazing and unreal...... :-O
wow, superb, Mr Prutsman! Absolutely first Class!
This is the best piece of interpretation of Yes music I have ever heard. Sir, you are completely awesome!
Wow! What an arrangement! This album was a backdrop to my high school years. ...among several others.
Absolutely amazing.
Of all Yes songs ,.this one surely is the most innovative and groundbreaking ..
Stephen took the most difficult piece of works by YES and made it his own, he NAILS IT BEAUTIFULLY!!!!
Amazing, sir. F**king amazing. Thank you.
Mind blowing.
So great to have transcribed this song with the vocals on piano !!
You are a virtuoso !!
Bravo
A great find and an exceptional performance! Thanks for sharing.
Simply amazing.
Unbelievable!! I´m completely astonished... Never thought I´d ever see this whole song with complete arrangements in a piano only version. Congratulations and cheers from Brazil!!
Wow, absolutely amazing!!!!!
Que incrível versão de Sound Chaser. Merece um prêmio ! Obrigado pela postagem.
Stephen, this is amazing. Your interpretation takes the song to a whole new level. Bravo. And keep at it... all the way!
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! It's like no he didn't. But YES he did!!!!!! love love love
It blew my mind. Magnificent!
Holy sh*t!! Mother Mary & Joseph! What a performance! What a song!
I love this guy
just great, you are amazing. Congratulations.
"Cha cha cha, CHA CHA !!!!!" - One of Yes' finest moments, in my estimation.
Look at those left hand arpeggios.
Holy cow! Uber Amazing!
UNBELIEVABLE
Absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Yes, I’m sure they would approve. Excellent.
Totally fascinating to watch, very nice transcription, despite some parts not capturing the clarity and beauty of the original, but jeez, for a solo piano, this is a dynamite performance! Bravo!
Excellent interpretation
Stephen, I want to know, after the ecstatic rush that must overcome you toward the riotous climax of this piece --- how on earth do you hold yourself together to tap that exquisite little final note?!?
Focking Brilliant!!!!!
Reminds me of JFJO.
Thanks for Posting.
What a fantastic performance
Absolutely fantastic !
Gosh this friggn beautiful a bit of a masterpeice!!!
Counting form through rhythm... moves to counterbalance, etc. Absolutely great!!!! Cha-Cha-Cha!!!
2 observations, in order of importance:
1: Ha ha! Pruttsman in Swedish roughly translates as “Fart-Man”.
2. Amazing rendition of this complex masterpiece. Probably one of my top 3 favorite renditions.
In Dutch it means something like a man who does everything wrong ;-)
this was a composition of Moraz given to yes upon his entry into the band.
Bravo!!!
Amazing!
Incredible!
Speechless! Such talent, such..., such... (speechless).
Wow ! BRAVO ! Wow !! ~ Is this possible !?! LOL I love It ! ~ GREAT SHARE !!
Yes!!! Absolutely phenomenal!!
$50,000 piano. $5.00 chair. This is some awesome stuff. That piano will never be the same.
YOU FORGOT TO SAY PLAYING SOUND CHASER IN CLASSICAL FORM...PRICELESS!!!
Absolutely brilliant!
monstruosly perfect . compliments
Very much like this piece, nice, thanks for posting
Unbelievable!
Mesmerising 👏👏👏👏👏👏
my god!!!Im just spellbound,jaws on the floor.....HATS OFF!!
Best cover ive heard yet... amazing arrangement and performance!
Bravisimo!
Masterpiece arrangement&intepretation of a great masterpiece. Chapeau!
Amazing. Totally nailed it.
Incredible. I wondered how he would tackle the blistering Howe section! Like that!
FANTASTIC!! What an original take on this great complicated song! Well done
FAN-F'IN-TASTIC!!!! excellent choice, excellent arrangement.
this guy is incredible!!!
What a mind blowing arrangement! The tension and release you created reminds me of something Leonard Bernstein would have created.
What a great rendition! Bravo!
Incroyable musicien pour un morceau aussi fou. Merci
This performance is an absolute...
#MASTERPIECE!
This may be the most remarkable musical performance I have ever seen. I hope this gets to the guy playing this piano piece. unbelievable