Yes Acoustic Rehearsals- Narrated By Rick Wakeman Part 1

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13 жыл бұрын

Behind the scenes footage of Yes rehearsing prior to their live transmission, with humorous commentary by Rick Wakeman.

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@frankortolano5886 2 жыл бұрын

Not only is Rick the greatest keyboard player,he's a riot as a narrator

@tommyd1871 Жыл бұрын

As long as your bringing up greatest keyboard players, let's not forget the GOAT......KEITH EMERSON. Just ask Wakeman he'll confirm it.

@jeffsimon9594 3 ай бұрын

@@tommyd1871 Interestingly I am pretty sure Wakeman is on record stating Rod Argent's solo on Hold Your Head Up is the greatest ever rock Hammond solo.

@maxblinkhorn 17 күн бұрын

He's good but why does he have to be the best?

@Guitaroverkill 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen Wakeman solo a couple times. The dude is a stand up comedian.

@DavidKfilmmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Chris didn’t pass…he just sleeps. What a stage full of legends.

@cemegonuts 5 жыл бұрын

i freaking love rick wakeman in his old age... he is excellent. his humor is so on point. it ironically makes his music even more enjoyable. (if thats even possible)... man is a genius! play on, rick... play on!

@02R96 8 жыл бұрын

Makes me sad to see this lineup together, knowing it can never be again. So much talent and chemistry...

@48sage34 8 жыл бұрын

Amen. )-:

@gazbert88 5 жыл бұрын

Achoo

@SP-qi8ur 3 жыл бұрын

Why can it never be again?

@thomasmead4642 3 жыл бұрын

@@SP-qi8ur Squire is dead, Wakeman want's nothing more to do with it I understand.

@tieukhavu8832 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmead4642 They played all together in the Hall of fame induction. Steve (Howe) along Geddy Lee (ex Rush) splitting the Bass duties. Steve played on „Lonely Heart“, Geddy played on „Roundabout“.

@ER-me1ii 4 жыл бұрын

Chris was by many accounts challenging to work with. I guess when you’re the greatest rock bass player that ever walked the planet it comes with some privilege. Miss him all the time. Just a towering figure in 70’s prog. RIP.

@lesizmor9079 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Evan, "some" privilege is due. Doing Speedballs on tour in your old age and thus getting very 'sick' and tour cancelled in the middle of it, with everyone involved taking major money hits, is well over the line. Just sayin'.....

@jabbalechat7910 3 жыл бұрын

Difficult working with a smack head...

@fishybishbash 12 жыл бұрын

Crumbs mate you try and keep a band together for 45 years see how you get on - the fact that they made it past 'Tales' is a miracle in itself

@thundergod1298 9 жыл бұрын

Rick is freaking hilarious on this. His subtle sarcastic humour I just love. Wonder if he made some of this up on the fly? Really enjoy his interview shows as well....

@BrianJDumas 7 жыл бұрын

Thundergod129 Took the words right out of my mouth! Almost a Monty Python skit!! Haha!!!!

@FrancisMaxino 5 жыл бұрын

Brian J. Dumas Must agree totally, Rick Wakemen was the missing Python.

@NilezII 5 жыл бұрын

I saw Anderson & Wakeman's show-Rick is a riot!

@epistte 4 жыл бұрын

Its almost as if Rick takes his hints from Sir David Attenborough, but he is describing musicians and roadies in their natural environment. This is friggin' hilarious stuff.

@BCTGuitarPlayer 3 жыл бұрын

Rick's always double as a comedian. So yes, everything he does there is off-the-cuff. The guy's a comedy genius besides being a musical genius.

@RickCoram 10 жыл бұрын

Rick and Yes... it is lovely that old rockers from the ancient days of the beginnings of British electric rock and pop are still willing, able, and wanted in the proper venues. :*)

@DrakusRecords 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to believe this was almost 20 years ago. I really miss this lineup.

@MrStrat01 3 жыл бұрын

My best YES line up !!! YES forever !!! RIP Chris :-(

@sleeve51 5 жыл бұрын

Rick has the best sense of humor. Great talent.

@ZippyThePinhead Жыл бұрын

Rick Wakeman's cheeky humor always tickles the shit out of me. 🤣 Had the honor of seeing him do his solo/comedy tour last year, he is a blast to see with his stories, and his irreverent humor. I hope he does another tour in the near future, I'll go again. I would also love to see Anderson Rabin & Wakeman tour again, the first one was incredible.

@tieukhavu8832 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday, Alan (White) passed away at the Age of 72. After a short illness. RIP Al.

@whistlerscousin467 3 жыл бұрын

Rick’s narration is hysterically funny. Made my day. Part 2 is a must watch.

@kevinkilduff2064 3 жыл бұрын

Wakeman is a comedic genius-see Hall of fame speech. His understatements are on mark, and hysterical!

@moondawg3693 5 жыл бұрын

Rick Wakeman is insane and by golly, I love the guy. So sad about Chris Squires passing, I wonder if he knows about it yet ? God Bless him and them and us too. To say that I've a love for this band and their music would be an understatement, some things become a part of who we are.

@troddy3925 3 жыл бұрын

Long live Wakeman’s humor. Need more, see his rock hall induction speech! 😆

@nakamakai5553 6 жыл бұрын

An hilarious peek at some of the most amazing musicians of our generation. Nice.

@chronosssfmsd 5 жыл бұрын

Rick should have his very own talk show, interviewing only musicians... that would be hilarious

@thesaneparty4079 4 жыл бұрын

I think he did in fact have such a show.

@AnthonyDavid59 4 жыл бұрын

@@thesaneparty4079 He was part of a TV Show "Grumpy Old Men". In his element!

@drummadave 4 жыл бұрын

Or better yet- He should narrate music docs

@ximalas 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyDavid59 Not to mention the Gastank series.

@lesizmor9079 3 жыл бұрын

He did. It was on Canadian TV.

@krang07 12 жыл бұрын

Its almost like a Monty Python skit. Funny as `el Love it!

@drummadave 4 жыл бұрын

With Rick's narration- it feels like I'm watching Animal Planet

@blktauna 3 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious. They didn't need to rehearse per se at this point. Its more crew setting up everything and getting the levels. But honestly the commentary... awesome.

@josephtabar492 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bands! Pure ear candy.

@BrantleyAllen 9 жыл бұрын

I saw this show live broadcast at a theater. It was a great experience.

@bigfootpegrande 11 жыл бұрын

Mr. Wakeman is priceless...

@karlhelm875 8 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Chris Squire.

@spitfirekid1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve met Steve and Chris. Polar opposites. Chris was warm and funny and Steve was serious as a heart attack. I also met Alan and Oliver Wakeman. Oliver was in awe of the other members of Yes.

@paulsimmons5726 3 жыл бұрын

Rick Wakeman was hilarious, should've been a stand-up comedian; he'd have gotten the respect Rodney Dangerfield always sought.

@chriswakefield9538 2 жыл бұрын

He's done both comedy and music.

@anthorzeitgeist8162 Жыл бұрын

Incredible to be able to watch the best Symphonic Rock Band in rehearsal. And having the best line up all together, it's impossible to describe. Thank you so much Devoutyesfan for sharing this jewell.

@paulsimmons5726 7 сағат бұрын

Rick’s just too funny! Miss this lineup! RIP Chris and Alan!

@durbinjoseph 9 жыл бұрын

The Brit humor! You gotta love it! Tea Break!

@deadbelgian3636 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Durbin do you mean humour ?

@durbinjoseph 8 жыл бұрын

+Dead Belgian - I might've, it took three months for you to write I might have lost it.

@DarkeningSkies1 9 жыл бұрын

I wish they would put the acoustic show out on CD. It was really sublime.

@chriswakefield9538 2 жыл бұрын

You spelled "vinyl" wrong.

@DarkeningSkies1 2 жыл бұрын

You have your antiquated technology, I’ll have mine! 🙂

@user-nd5jc8xv8v Жыл бұрын

im a strict early Genesis and zeppelin fan but i caught onto Yes fast but took a while. I ended up playin guitar for decades but when you play you realise how great these guys are. I love them all from Banks to Wakeman and Hackett to Howe. Steve Howe doin the clap just melts me. Hackett solos on Selling England melt me more. The lot are fkn amazin. Im just glad i heard them.

@alton936 5 жыл бұрын

November, 2018 I have always enjoyed dry humor, and Rick adds to it...It's nice to see that side of the band.

@JoinTheProgress 9 жыл бұрын

''...for about 8 1/2 minutes now..." LOL

@mwayne9109 3 жыл бұрын

Funniest stuff I've seen in a long time. Rick never fails.

@timin770 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Lord God forbid Rick ever loses his ability to play, but if it ever happened he could step right into a career in comedy

@joesycamore2899 4 жыл бұрын

Love his sarcastic wit. As for his playing, there is nothing left to say. Nor about the others. Just brilliant

@proschoolaudio 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely hysterical!!!

@gregorybelden3545 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. I laughed my head off, very funny,

@alejandrov1103 5 жыл бұрын

The beauty of YES music.

@mradd123 7 жыл бұрын

"usually we don't start rehearsing till 3pm when chris arrives, as he only gets out of bed when the sun is in the decendancy" lolol

@Ramshackled17 10 жыл бұрын

Priceless

@amydavidval 4 жыл бұрын

Steve demonstrating mending a button on his trousers. :D

@mimibett 10 жыл бұрын

Just love this, thanks Rick fantastic!

@scherado01 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone doubt that Mr. Wakeman has, prepared at the ready, for decades now, an hour--or two--of stand-up comedy material? I don't doubt it for a moment.

@donald-parker 3 жыл бұрын

I now have a whole new appreciation for Rick. Even though I am a guitar player.

@billkalivas9750 3 жыл бұрын

A whole show of acoustic Yes. Wish I'd seen it. Lovd Rick's comments.

@user-uz3mv8wm7h 4 ай бұрын

Be happy you got to see em at all, millions never did! I did several times thee best tlmes eva!

@theresa42213 8 жыл бұрын

HAHAhahaha! Aah yes! Rick will always be a FUNNY dude. Gotta just Love him. :P

@dougmphilly 7 жыл бұрын

rick wakeman is the prog god you could share a beer, or two, or a whole keg with.

@lonedrone 3 жыл бұрын

doug marcus Except for the fact that he's off the booze since 1985.

@chriswakefield9538 2 жыл бұрын

He doesn't drink.

@bearwilliams9226 3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious narration by Rick!!! "Chris is totally unaware that we've all gone on a tea break!!" RIH Chris Squire🎶💕🔥

@MagdielAguilar 3 жыл бұрын

Haha even like narrator Rick is Badass.. what a peaceful and great voice

@zzota 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Rick getting a much needed touch-up from the make-up artist at 9:50

@mkivy 3 жыл бұрын

I saw yes 3 times when they toured...wow, is all I can say...I was glad to see a classical guitar used again! What a fantastic group!

@LIGHTintheHALLS 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Wakeman is hilarious as he is talented.

@lemonink3685 4 жыл бұрын

*heres me and steve practicing long distance runaround again*

@michaelbeerbados3291 Жыл бұрын

the greatest ensemble of 5 in musical history

@wakeupjonny 8 жыл бұрын

started to remind me of" you know my name " by the BeatlesRick is priceless

@mariegrevor1018 5 жыл бұрын

In France, Oui love Yes! Amazing!

@jjsc4396 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Wakeman doing David Attenborough doing a piss take documentary in the wilds of some studio observing the wild prog beings in their mysterious ritual.

@ihadadreamcrazydream 13 жыл бұрын

Amazing brother...thanks for posting.

@user-nd5jc8xv8v Жыл бұрын

cheers uploader. Amazing band

@DonaldKDever Жыл бұрын

Rick is always harlarious!

@wouterudo7285 6 жыл бұрын

The more they fuck up the more it shows how great they are/were, i so love them

@Wazabooz 12 жыл бұрын

Honestly, this is priceless.

@dannilaser16 Жыл бұрын

What a sense of humor you have Rick. Lol.

@glennzone 5 жыл бұрын

Yes have been such a huge influence on my life, however a mysterious “bad boy” influence which had unexplainably crept into my character, now has its explanation, as evidenced by Rick’s play-by-play. ;-)

@lpjbird 4 жыл бұрын

Have to love it, the humor of course...

@sggin1 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of fun . thanks

@camerakate 10 жыл бұрын

Love this! Rick, Jon, Steve, Alan & Chris. Will we ever see this line up again? Grateful for KZfaq!

@DonaldKDever Жыл бұрын

What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? Homeless Rick Wakeman

@patrickolaughlin6027 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks .

@Gregoryt700 9 жыл бұрын

Luv it - I'm American but luv this very British humour :)

@newspapertaxis1 4 жыл бұрын

Rick your killin me!!!!!!!Frickin HILARIOUS!!!!!!! Tears are rolling down my cheeks....

@MrBlackbriar69 4 жыл бұрын

What a really beautiful Jon's voice👏

@13Hangfire 5 жыл бұрын

LMAO! Love the narration from Rick:)

@JendeNess 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@jamessherburn 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

@keithbutler2222 10 ай бұрын

Whenever Rick speaks you feel he is gently 'taking the piss' 🙂

@kristos7581 4 жыл бұрын

woww !!! yes is indestrcuctible !!!!!!

@williamharris9417 10 ай бұрын

...and Chris is still there!

@tomallen5837 3 ай бұрын

"And like all drummers, Alan continues to build a shed"

@MaiWhisper 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Tsnore 10 жыл бұрын

Too bad they all didn't have Wakeman's humor or they might still be together.

@gabrielkhan4219 5 жыл бұрын

You Right.

@Civilizashum 4 жыл бұрын

He wasn't always amusing

@jasoncdebussy 4 жыл бұрын

@@acbulgin2 That depends on your definition of "songwriter". Rick's solo album demonstrate excellent compositional skills.

@jasoncdebussy 4 жыл бұрын

@@acbulgin2 I couldn't select one track but I still absolutely love the Six Wives album.

@jasoncdebussy 4 жыл бұрын

@@acbulgin2 acbulgin2 I can't believe the negativity around Tales, especially from Rick Wakeman. I think it is a classic album and I never tire of it. Have you heard Steve Howe's album Not Necessarily Acoustic? One of the tracks is excerpts from Tales and it's brilliant. I think you are right that within the format of Yes Rick's compositional skills didn't really come to the fore - he is definitely about keyboard compositions as oppose to "songs". And as you say there were some excellent songwriters in Yes. I think Six Wives is a great place to start and I would suggest Catherine of Aragon and Catherine Howard. You can find both on KZfaq. I've always liked the medley Rick does on Yessongs too.

@kittykooler 3 жыл бұрын

Rick Waleman harsh yet understated! Master of snark.......

@GE.1962 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Alan❤

@ScottFrye000111222 Жыл бұрын

My favorite band since YESSONGS was released. Then Going for the One with one of their BEST ever : Awaken

@Lusia-Zlusia Жыл бұрын

Как замечательно увидеть любимых музыкантов на репетиционном процессе, практически в жизни

@MikeFloutier Жыл бұрын

What a delightful treat on a rainy Cornish morning; like Chris I’m still in bed 😂

@denisdennehy4549 3 жыл бұрын

Rick could have been the best stand up comic in the business if he wasn't the best keyboard player that exists. Incredibly talented musicians and the most original when Close to the Edge came out. How Rick with his down to earth humour could get on with Steve Howe and Alan White is anybody's guess.