Although I wasn't a huge Rabin fan, I am a huge Yes fan. This song comes very close to their classic arrangements. There's just something about it....dreamy, yet that deep Chris Squire Bass. Out of curiosity, I would love to have heard what Steve Howe could do with this song. I know Rabin did much songwriting and perhaps this particular song would not have come to fruition without him. But, still, I'm more of an earlier years Yes fan. From their inception up through Relayer. Some of Drama and a few of the songs throughout the Rabin years. But, I do agree that this song is very much underrated.
I love the short guitar solo that starts at 2:45. That gets me every time. I'm pretty sure he added the unison bass part on Big Generator. Also a great drum track. Alan White just lays it down, steady as a rock.
I understand that this is actually two songs in one. Definitely my favorite on BG
As for Jon's make up,.... it was all a part of the show. Nothing to worry about.
Send him Light.
Peace from Seattle ~
everybody talks about "Trevor" (Rabin) as the real "new addition" to Yes music, yes I agree..BUT nobody talks about the other Trevor which I guess really was in charge about the new sound/arrangements (at least keys more minimalist,more "ambient",less "baroque keys"..)those were also the new "Horn" into Yes , and he create most of the end '80 and '90s sound also with the great project Art of Noise.
I first heard this song played through the PA by Rush's crew while they set up for the Hold Your Fire show in Jacksonville FL. I was transfixed, and have listened to it dozens, if not hundreds, of times since. Thanks for posting.
Trevor was the best thing that ever happened to yes in the 80's & 90's. He revived the band & injected new artistry, & creativity, was their chief songwriter when they ran out of songs & ideas, produced, arranged & plays guitar all like the artistic genuis he is..and this song, is one of his greatest..what profound lyrics, and what a magnificent guitar suite..and his vocals make just elevate the song.
