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TCat
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If only there were more "disco" songs like "Siberian Khatru". All of history would have been changed for the better.
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Chaser
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I don't accept the premise of the argument.
Siberian Khatru is absolutely not "weak" or out of place. It is a masterful ending to one of the greatest albums of all time. The way that Steve Howe layers his guitar solo over the main musical theme at the end of the track is simply sensational, and has been influential on other top musicians. It is a more jazzy and upbeat track than the other two, but therein it provides the perfect counterfoil and uplifting ending to an album so typical of Yes, and so absolutely in tune with their style and philosophy. A masterful ending to a classic album. |
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twosteves
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think its a perfect prog song--shows the genius of the band--there is a reason all younger prog guitarists find Howe such an inspiration--he can do anything---love how it goes into a harpsichord solo and mellotron is amazing too --love how the end is jazzy----and a young John Funiscante who would grow up to be a cool guitarist in his own right--said he was obsessed with Howe's solo over the end main theme of the song---taught him how he could do his own playing as a counterpoint and not just play solo's.
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chopper
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I prefer the other two tracks but I don't see it as out of place. Or disco.
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Hercules
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I'd go further. I never listen to side 2 of Close to the Edge.
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richardh
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which again begs the question 'would it have been better served as an album opener'? I think if you flip the order completely it works better. Still a fantastic album whichever order the songs are played in though!
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A solid track but I definitely like the second half of the song better.....but it's not 'out of place' imo.
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Great song. That does not mean the rest of the album is not great as well.
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The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"
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TCat
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this subject
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Lewian
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I second that.
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zeuhl1
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I agree, always thought it rivaled Close to the Edge. Especially in concert.
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Tom Ozric
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I get it !! |
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A Bard
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I mean C.T.T.G
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Agreed. Nevertheless CttE tops my all-time album ist. It is still great.
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The Dark Elf
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Siberian Snafu is sub-par in comparison to the other two compositions on CTTE.
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Pretty much rivals the title track in my mind. So many great Yes qualities in one song!
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Manuel
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The song provides some variety to an otherwise very even album, and it's a great concert opener.
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Cristi
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get upset?! let's all boogie to Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
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