'Awaken' - Jon Anderson & Todmobile 2013

Jon Anderson & Todmobile performing Awaken, live at the Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, Iceland on November 15, 2013.

"This verson of 'Awaken' with Todmobile lifted my heart and soul so much, I want everyone to enjoy it.....the wonderful musicians and singers of the band plus the choir and Orchestra there in Iceland two years ago really sounded amazing to me, the proof is in this video... what a wonderful experience it was for all of us to honor the music of Yes. love and 'light' Jon" - Jon Anderson

[alvee]

An unbelievable performance of my all time favorite Yes (master) piece. Jon's vocals are unchanged! A true gift. Thank you.

[staceysmom]

For 45 years, I have wanted to say this to Yes, and Jon Anderson...
Thank you.

[JimGeigerMusic]

Whenever my soul needs a good cleansing, I come here.

[artmccartan]

Crazy to think that five young guys in their twenties created and performed this masterpiece 50+ yrs ago. One of the best ever

[Gizathecat]

This is the absolute best version of “Awaken” I have ever heard!

[marklockey]

In my opinion, this is the most spiritual, uplifting live musical performance ever made.

[johnglynhughes]

This is not a musical experience, this is a spiritual experience...

[studentsmusic]

still here in 2024! remember buying the album those days and was blown away. This version here is unbelievable - nearly makes me cry. Those days are gone forever but the music will stay forever. Thanks to Jon and Yes for their incredible art and sophisticated music - plus this ensemble who made it come alive again. Excellent work!

[daviddryden]

Seriously, if the last 6 minutes of this doesn't bring you to near tears, then you might want to check your pulse...you may be dead inside.

[PaulH]

I have seen Yes in concert at least five times, and I have several of their live albums and live DVDs. I have heard them play Awaken in person three times, and I've heard several performances of Awaken on CD, DVD, and YouTube. I have never seen or heard as impressive a performance of Awaken as this 2013 JA+Todmobile performance. I'm not sure if I have heard as impressive a performance of ANY Yes song. If I could give this video 1000 likes, I would.

[BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

Sends instant chills when Jon starts singing.

[enricocarotenuto]

I have never envied an audience this much.

[richardparnell]

I simply don't understand how Todmobile managed to create the most extraordinary and exultant version of this song ever recorded! It's a flipping miracle! Jon is, of course, better than ever! The guitar is precise and full of power and authority; the choir otherworldly. The orchestra adds depth and dimension. Somehow, this has just become the definitive version of this extraordinary piece. Magnificent! Thank You!

[robst]

No one sings like Jon. He's unique, and the music of the classic Yes years (pre-1980) is matchless. He uplifts the soul because he is an uplifted soul. At the age of 19, during the 1977 'Going for the One' UK tour, I was fortunate to witness Yes perform Awaken live. Nearly 40 years on, he and the music sound just as great to me, if not greater, because with maturity and the ever-increasing human suffering on Earth, his spiritual message to awaken -- to embrace and radiate love and light -- has become even more urgent and necessary. Thanks, Jon, for shining your love light on us.

[webguzs]

I'm in my mid 50's, been listening to Jon Anderson since I was 15. I've now listened to this video on a large screen TV, in private, with stereo sound like 30 times. I cry like a baby every single time. Thank you Jon for a lifetime of under appreciated rock music. ❤❤❤

[R]

It doesn't get any better than this. RIP Chris and Alan though. Miss them.

[kevinlynch]

I'm 71 and still remember hearing The Yes Album for the first time on the plane that carried me, at 17, to my first military assignment. This recording of Awaken is phenomenal. I thought nothing could match the performance in Montreaux, Switzerland. My eyes and ears have been opened.

[CB]

Such an epic song. One of the favorite songs in my life. The entire song from beginning to the very end is so moving and grand.

[dennisgrayson]

I've watched this recording maybe 100 times in the last 2 years since I came across it. It is the most beautiful version of Awaken I've heard. Everyone looks like they are having so much fun recording this. Thank yous to Jon, Toddmobile and the orchestra for putting this out there for everyone to listen to and watch.

[avantprog]

Man, I literally cry listening to this.