Yes Reaction: Classical Guitarist react to Awaken Jon Anderson & Todmobile

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Today I will be reacting to Yes Awaken Jon Anderson & Todmobile. This video is going to include some insights and personal opinions.

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[mikesisto]

I was 15 years old the first time I heard Yes. I'm now 66. I've heard these songs hundreds of times and I still find them inspirational. It just never gets old and there's nothing better than reacting to someone who is hearing this spiritual music for the first time. It always brings me back to my first time hearing it. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

[williamfranz]

Jon's voice is still great. In 77 they sold out the Garden 6 nights. The third encore was Close to the Edge in its entierty. This was as good as it got.

[ZealZaddy]

In this song Yes (and here Todmobile) play the entire circle of fifths. This is either the only, or one of very few rock songs that attempt it. Read about the making of Awaken and the depth of classical structure that Yes brought to this. It’s obvious when you see it performed, but it’s also wonderful to know there are bands capable of it.

[edf]

This version with Todmobile and the Orchestra rivals, and at times surpasses, what experiencing YES performing this live and that's saying something. Of course Jon's vocals are as strong as they were in his prime when they created this masterpiece of what rock music can achieve on a spiritual level. Kudos for letting it move you.

[GetzGoth]

It’s amazing to me is that 5 members of Yes have played this on stage without the backing Orchestra and it’s not really that far removed from this performance. Don’t get me wrong, I love the orchestration but I’m just saying the members of Yes can produce an incredibly full sound on their own. Just amazing Musicians. For 35 years I never realized how good they actually were until I began watching their live performances. Thanks for sharing this and as always, cheers!

[teresakoslosky]

I am so glad u saw-this!! It’s the best version of Awaken” of YES ! Honestly most Yes songs can be played by classical musicians…. That is why they r the Goats of prog!!❤❤❤❤

[TigerMtnKing]

The best cover of one of the greatest songs ever written by the greatest band (YES) to ever write, produce and play music ever! Jon Anderson and Steve Howe who are credited for writing this song are musical geniuses!🤩

[eddiecriglington]

This is one of my favourite ever performances of my favourite Yes Song, ‘Awaken’.
Todmobile and their Orchestra did a phenomenal job on here.
Jon Anderson was 69 years of age, on this performance in 2013.
And we saw him live this year, in July 2023, in London. Performing with the talented young musicians from ‘The Paul Green Rock Academy’, from the US. They performed many ‘Yes Classics’, including the whole of the ‘Close To The Edge’ Album to celebrate its 50 year Anniversary, (2022). Jon sounded as brilliant as ever, aged 78.
Jon Anderson is incredible, pure genius. 🎶❤️🎶

[susangonsalves]

Jon Anderson has not been the singer for Yes since the 2004 tour. He collaborates with a lot of other people these days and continues to tour into his 70s. Here, working with Todmobile and the orchestra/choir, he performs what is a classic Yes song. Love it. To me, it is spiritual also and having seen Yes perform Awaken several times, it is always a special experience. (And yes, Jon A always plays the harp during it).

[ryanr]

Thank you so much Jone! Loved the reaction, knew you would enjoy. Orchestra and angel voices, especially Jon. :-) So glad you were able to watch! 68 years old in this recording!

[christopherhuot]

JONE, ir you have a chance to see Jon Anderson, take it! PURE MAGIC 😅😊

[neilgoodwin]

This song has grabbed me by the heart for over 38 years. Still gets me every time. Thankyou for a great reaction.

[anthonyblakely]

I have seen them in concert 5 times...and this is pretty much how the concert is!!!! However, just five members play this song and many of their masterpieces!!! Yes are composed of 5 to 7 extraordinary musicians who are multi-instrumentalists. Jo n Anderson. Steve Howe. Chris Squire are the main songwriters of all their songs. Great reactions and many reactors have cried on this song and many Yes songs...you are not alone!!! Next reaction should be Turn of The Century by Yes...the studio version. Cao

[fredwds]

Thank you so much for your fantastic reaction to Jon Anderson singing the Yes classic Awaken! Tod Mobile and the orchestra did an amazing performance and deserve great credit filling in for the original Yes maestros. It’s wonderful to see and hear Jon in full glory at 68 years old! Now in his 70’s Jon is still gifted with the voice of heaven; still touring (albeit without the remaining members of Yes) and making remarkable music!

[martinellis]

Classical guitarist? YES! - essential to listen to "Turn of the Century"..

[TheAmazingSpaghetti]

The concert is on Youtube as a whole, and also divided into individual songs. I highly suggest watching the rest. Jon has an amazing selection of solo stuff, some of it they performed with Jon.

[ri]

I saw jon anderson back in 2011 when he opened for America, and it was just himself and an acoustic, but he went wayy over the time because he crushed it and they had to chase him offstage 😊

[erikmeulenbeld]

Yes favorite band from being young boy (11). Still their songs are great. Jon Anderson his singing has two attributes: the lyrics are like a poem, the singing on itself is like another instrument. Like I never tasted in an another band.

[harleyw]

Great reaction to this amazing performance!

[martinreed]

pure genius, but remember, it took 30 musicians a lot of time and effort to sound like 5 original band, members