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Points: 327 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 01 2012 at 03:37
I have to be in the right mood for it, but when I am it's one of their best tacks.
It's shrill and 'metallic'/cacophonous, but that's clearly part of the musical story and something that other prog artists could learn from (I'm looking at you Dream Theater)

and the Soon section is great. A welcome calm after the storm.
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Points: 17966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 01 2012 at 10:56
Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

Haven't listened to it for a long time - I like the Live version on Yesshows better than the studio version !!!!
The bit after the battle cacophony is one of the best synth/bass combo's EVER...Also love the clanking industrial guitar of Howe throughout...acemans....
 
I need to spend more time on the live version.......seems more folks like this one.
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Points: 69 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 01 2012 at 11:26
"The Gates of Delirium" is definitely my favorite Yes song. The sheer energy and chaos of the middle instrumental section is enough to blow me away. I would agree that "Soon" doesn't quite live up to the rest of the piece, but it's still a fitting conclusion.
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What !!! Are you mad ???? :)
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What ??? Are you mad ??? :)
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Nah, I love it all from front to back. It's one of their most exciting epics I think. Clap
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I do agree with the people who have mentioned it, The Yes Symphonic version is simply god-like in every proportion of the word!Star

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nope, my favorite yes song.
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a lot of love for this track here... and it's my favorite as well...  i love the Relayer album... howe's guitar/squonk really chases a lot a listeners away on this oneClap
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I bought this album when it was first released and was initially put off by various things.
Jon's voice, the song lengths, the cha-cha ... You name it.
It took me quite a few listens to get into Gates, but it is now - easily - my favorite Prog track.
Each section of Gates has meaning. The opening is a quick synopsis, then the rationalization to war, the battle in the middle, the 13/4 victory, then shocked into consciousness and awareness via Soon.
As a single, Soon doesn't work because it's devoid of its context. Let alone seems totally inappropriate in a singles market.
That said, Gates is a complete masterwork from five class musicians all at the top of their game.
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The live version on Yesshows is fabulous.
I also enjoy the 1975 NPR version.
Not crazy about the symphonic cut though. I like synths !
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Dunno, Relayer, coming right on the heels of the over-the-top TFTO, is a jumble....it's all sound and fury, but it leaves me cold.  It just doesn't sound like Yes.....I was once playing the album and a friend asked me if it was the Dixie Dregs!  The metallic fusion just doesn't come to mind as a Yes strong suit.  I don't hate Relayer, but I rarely play it.....too noisy, man.  And "Soon" is my favorite part of the album - it's the lull from the screeching....but those lyrics!  Sometime I wish Jon just scatted indecipherably instead of enunciating so clearly.....I love how Jon wrote to fit the music, but sometimes I wish he'd have taken a step back and let the music speak for itself. 
I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....
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I think the lyrics to Gates of Delirium, especially Soon, are brilliant.
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Points: 2466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2015 at 13:59
Originally posted by Anthony Anthony wrote:

GoD is perfect in every way.

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Originally posted by Codera the Great Codera the Great wrote:

I do agree with the people who have mentioned it, The Yes Symphonic version is simply god-like in every proportion of the word!Star


that is an amazing version Clap Love it love it love it.
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Codera the Great Codera the Great wrote:

I do agree with the people who have mentioned it, The Yes Symphonic version is simply god-like in every proportion of the word!Star


that is an amazing version Clap Love it love it love it.

I can attest to that as well!
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Points: 46838 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2015 at 17:14
in fact... putting it on now Thumbs Up
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Points: 2223 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2015 at 18:22
Originally posted by Michael678 Michael678 wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Codera the Great Codera the Great wrote:

I do agree with the people who have mentioned it, The Yes Symphonic version is simply god-like in every proportion of the word!Star


that is an amazing version Clap Love it love it love it.

I can attest to that as well!
 
a stunning version of one of best songs in the world.  Who could ask for more?  (Listened to it on the way home)
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Points: 954 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2015 at 19:28
an amazing track that "Gates of Dellirium", the best Yes' epic IMHO. and i really do like Patrick Moraz on it.
btw - Roger Dean cited "Relayer" as his favorite Yes' album.
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Points: 954 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2015 at 19:33
Originally posted by emigre80 emigre80 wrote:

I think the lyrics to Gates of Delirium, especially Soon, are brilliant.
i agree. great lyrics indeed.  
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