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goose 
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 Posted: April 02 2005 at 12:06 |
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Close to the Edge doesn't even come close to the Gates of Delerium for me.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 02 2005 at 12:40 |
 gleam wrote:
I've been a Yes fan since hearing them for the first time in '72 and CTTE gets my vote over Gates. Although both are great albums, CTTE shows the pinnacle of their evolution as a band. The classic line up (Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Wakeman & White) were in top form and it shows in the range of dynamics on that album.
Gates is exciting too, but I don't sense the group grew on that one. Instead they were going through the motions by recreating earlier successes.
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I just cannot agree that they were just going through the motions, the song is full of excitement, its like a new adventure!
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bluetailfly
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Posted: April 02 2005 at 13:28 |
gleam wrote:
I've been a Yes fan since hearing them for the first time in '72 and CTTE gets my vote over Gates. Although both are great albums, CTTE shows the pinnacle of their evolution as a band. The classic line up (Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Wakeman & White) were in top form and it shows in the range of dynamics on that album.
Gates is exciting too, but I don't sense the group grew on that one. Instead they were going through the motions by recreating earlier successes.
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What he said...but I don't believe they were simply "going through the motions" when composing "Gates". I think they were evolving kind of fitfully at this point, trying to discover a new way to make Yes music, and listening to Relayer you can hear them trying to move into new territory.
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"The red polygon's only desire / is to get to the blue triangle."
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tuxon
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Posted: April 02 2005 at 13:55 |
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I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT
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Man With Hat
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Posted: April 02 2005 at 14:01 |
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Gates of delerium is an arse kicking song, better than CTTE
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Ben2112
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Posted: April 02 2005 at 15:24 |
"Close To The Edge". I just don't see what everyone sees in GOD. It's good and all, but in no way would I put it on the same level as CTTE. Oh well, personal tastes...and all that.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 03 2005 at 13:23 |
goose wrote:
Close to the Edge doesn't even come close to the Gates of Delerium for me. |
Well done goose...a true believer. Couldn't have put it better myself
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eduardossc
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 09:23 |
Yes´ prog-pop vs Yes´cacophonic-Prog?
Definitely Prog-pop. Way more enjoyable
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Cygnus
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 10:56 |
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Gates is a bit better for me. But only a bit. BoTh are masterpieces and along with Heart of the Sunrise are my favorite 3.
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Phil
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 11:13 |
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They are both great, but I have to go for Close to the Edge.
I think a lot of people on this site appreciate Relayer and in
particular "Gates" for what it is - a great piece of music - but
generally it isunder-valued. I read interviews where Steve Howe said it
(Relayer) was under-rated and I think Alan White said if pushed, he
would pick it as his best Yes work. I'd agree - he forms a thunderous
rhythm section with Squire, after a ponderous start with Yes on "Tales".
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Logos
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 12:56 |
Snow Dog wrote:
goose wrote:
Close to the Edge doesn't even come close to the Gates of Delerium for me. |
Well done goose...a true believer. Couldn't have put it better myself |
Couldn't have said it better yourself?
The guy merely said he likes GoD better than CttE, for Christ sake
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Pablo_P
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 13:17 |
The GoD
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Pablo P.
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Pr@gmatic
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 15:00 |
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Eetu Pellonpaa
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 15:45 |
Hey, this one I truly cannot decide myself! I love 'em both too much! 
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FragileDT
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 15:58 |
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I usually find them to be pretty even. I voted for Gates of Delirium though. I
think it takes the edge by just a little bit.
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One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless Compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity
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Bj-1
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 17:02 |
They are equally as good, can't really decide!
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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Dragon Phoenix
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 17:06 |
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Close to the edge, by an inch.
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Blog this:
http://artrock2006.blogspot.com
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Signifier
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 17:30 |
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Gates of Delirium... From the first sound of Anderson's voice, that
song has you. The best singing he's ever done. And Soon is immensely
inspiring.
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"Immortal God! What a world I see dawning! Why cannot I grow young again?" - Erasmus
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MustShaveBeard
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Posted: October 14 2005 at 21:16 |
gleam wrote:
I've been a Yes fan since hearing them for the first time in '72 and CTTE gets my vote over Gates. Although both are great albums, CTTE shows the pinnacle of their evolution as a band. The classic line up (Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Wakeman & White) were in top form and it shows in the range of dynamics on that album.
Gates is exciting too, but I don't sense the group grew on that one. Instead they were going through the motions by recreating earlier successes.
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WHAT!?!?!?!?! HUH!?!?! ARRRGGHHHH!!!! etc.
Relayer is the ONLY album Yes progressed their sound on. What other dark Yes song is there?
Gates of Delirium beats CTTE by a very, very, very, very, VERY long stick for me. (I'm talking about REEEEEEEEEEEAAAALLY long)
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Your life or your lupins!!!
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Rockin' Chair
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Posted: October 15 2005 at 16:49 |
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I really can't choose. Those are my favourite Yes songs.
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