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Topic: Yes Classic Survivor: Close To The Edge R1
Posted: April 16 2012 at 03:01

Would not be so picky, I do not think you say is so bad.

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Posted: April 15 2012 at 19:12

Probably my favorite Yes album, not a big fan of And You And I so it gets my vote. I love Siberian Khatru mostly for the end, and Close To The Edge is definitely another one of my favorite Yes tracks.

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Posted: April 13 2012 at 08:16

Siberian Khatru is one of the greatest songs ever put to vinyl yet it is the worst song on this album.

I can't vote in these circumstances.

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Posted: April 13 2012 at 04:50

And You And I, even though it's a beautiful song with some real highlights.
The song is not as exciting as the other two songs, though.

Edited by Moogtron III - April 13 2012 at 04:50

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Posted: April 13 2012 at 04:12

from the best album ever I chose And You And I - maybe it's the least favourite of mine ...

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Posted: April 13 2012 at 00:22

& You and I - a token vote really, as Siberian Khatru cannot be saved of course

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Posted: April 12 2012 at 22:29

Dellinger wrote:

twosteves wrote:

Dellinger wrote:

The results on this survivor were quiet predictable from the beginning. First to go Siberian Khatru. And you And I to the consolation round. CttE winner.

think the same thing--but for me all 3 songs are as near perfect prog songs as one could hope for---

Indeed.

+1.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - February 19 2013 at 04:01

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Posted: April 12 2012 at 19:49

twosteves wrote:

Dellinger wrote:

The results on this survivor were quiet predictable from the beginning. First to go Siberian Khatru. And you And I to the consolation round. CttE winner.

think the same thing--but for me all 3 songs are as near perfect prog songs as one could hope for---

Indeed.

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Posted: April 12 2012 at 02:35

Just for the sake of having a least favourite on my favourite album: Siberian Khatru.

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Posted: April 12 2012 at 02:03

Soul Dreamer wrote:

Crazy to choose a "least favorite"from a perfect album...but I did it...Siberian Khatru..

Indeed, it's pretty crazy. Siberian Khatru is nearly perfect, but I voted for it because I don't like the main theme in, ahem, 15/4? ... and it does sound kind of sloppy. Other than that, there are no reasons to vote for it. Hurts a bit.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - February 19 2013 at 04:00

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 23:34

Reluctantly, I also chose "Siberian Khatru," although the song has great merit....Wakeman's intro is one of the few examples of Mellotron horn samples being used in a prog recording that I am aware of. He plays the instrument very aggressively.

The version by "Stanley Snail" remains my favorite....Mike Keneally would be an excellent replacement in Yes if Howe ever quits! (I always loved to play those sorts of mind games, and sometimes, it turns out they were close to the mark, i.e. Fripp as guitarist for Yes...nearly happened!).

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 22:47

Dellinger wrote:

The results on this survivor were quiet predictable from the beginning. First to go Siberian Khatru. And you And I to the consolation round. CttE winner.

think the same thing--but for me all 3 songs are as near perfect prog songs as one could hope for---

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 19:08

Siberian Khatru.

A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!!

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 19:08

The results on this survivor were quiet predictable from the beginning. First to go Siberian Khatru. And you And I to the consolation round. CttE winner.

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 18:54

Crazy to choose a "least favorite"from a perfect album...but I did it...Siberian Khatru..

To be the one who seeks so I may find .. (Metallica)

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 15:04

Title track

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 15:03

lolwut at everybody voting for the only good track on the album

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 14:54

Very difficult choice. All three songs are great.

I'd have to say, "And You And I" by a slight margin over "Siberian Khatru"

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 14:54

And You And I

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Posted: April 11 2012 at 14:52

Ricochet wrote:

Close to the Edge

Seconded.

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Poll Question: **Choose your LEAST favorite**
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Close To The Edge	5	[8.77%]
And You and I	20	[35.09%]
Siberian Khatru	32	[56.14%]
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