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Part Start Time Length
The Solid Time Of Change 0:00 6:04
Total Mass Retain 6:04 1:55
I Get Up, I Get Down 7:59 6:14
Seasons Of Man 14:13 4:30
I. The Solid Time of Change
The progressive nature of the piece is revealed immediately as the song fades in with the sounds of running water, wind chimes, and birds chirping; a layering of sounds derived primarily from “environmental tapes” collected by lead vocalist Jon Anderson. These nature sounds move through a crescendo and into a somewhat menacing guitar solo, the backdrop for which is a cacophonous musical passage that serves as a replacement for the natural cacophony that preceded it. The guitar solo is punctuated by a series of sudden vocables. Again, a crescendo signals a transformation, this time into a more down to earth melody. Like a classical composition, this melodic passage is the establishment of a theme that will go through many variations throughout the life of the song.
About four minutes into the piece, the lyrics are introduced, along with a chorus that remains throughout the song. Like the previously established melody, this chorus will be developed in many different ways, which will include changes to the lyrical content, as well as changes in time and key signatures, tempo, and harmony:
Close to the edge, round by the corner…
Not right away, not right away
Close to the edge, down by a river…
Not right away, not right away
II. Total Mass Retain
Part Start Time Length
The Solid Time Of Change 0:00 6:04
Total Mass Retain 6:04 1:55
I Get Up, I Get Down 7:59 6:14
Seasons Of Man 14:13 4:30
I. The Solid Time of Change
The progressive nature of the piece is revealed immediately as the song fades in with the sounds of running water, wind chimes, and birds chirping; a layering of sounds derived primarily from “environmental tapes” collected by lead vocalist Jon Anderson. These nature sounds move through a crescendo and into a somewhat menacing guitar solo, the backdrop for which is a cacophonous musical passage that serves as a replacement for the natural cacophony that preceded it. The guitar solo is punctuated by a series of sudden vocables. Again, a crescendo signals a transformation, this time into a more down to earth melody. Like a classical composition, this melodic passage is the establishment of a theme that will go through many variations throughout the life of the song.
About four minutes into the piece, the lyrics are introduced, along with a chorus that remains throughout the song. Like the previously established melody, this chorus will be developed in many different ways, which will include changes to the lyrical content, as well as changes in time and key signatures, tempo, and harmony:
Close to the edge, round by the corner…
Not right away, not right away
Close to the edge, down by a river…
Not right away, not right away
II. Total Mass Retain
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BamBino1951 wrote:
To afficianados of the genre this is unarguably one of the top 10 classics of all time and arguably one of the top 5. One would have had to grow up and see this live to fully appreciate it. The studio version is far superior to this one but having seen it live in the round during its prime would answer any doubts that anyone would have today.
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Nowitzki15002 wrote:
No.
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jazzthieve wrote:
So this was supposed to be a prog-rock classic song....what a BIG dissapointment. Last part was good but as a previous user said the first 3/4 is utter crap. Give me "Lambs over Broadway" anyday.
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Lycas7x wrote:
My house is crawling with these little tiny roaches. I had to stop cooking and just eat at mcdonalds. My buddys old ladies house is worse shes the one who brought them here in her suitcase. Yes bugs all over... oh yes there cool too
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Lycas7x wrote:
I'm a yes man
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Arnoxp wrote:
Save the eart and the global KLIMA.
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Arthur_Lima wrote:
i get up, i get down, i get up, i get down... [3] so perfect...
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YSYMUSIC wrote:
Rock sinfónico con Mayúsculas.
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
When all else mediocre has gone, this song will remain.
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PinkFloydrulez wrote:
no words.
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rickividal wrote:
i get up, i get down, i get up, i get down,... <3
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OGTL wrote:
been listening to this for years.. the solo that begins at 15:01 is outrageous as fuck
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Drew079 wrote:
1st 3/4 minutes- crap- the rest= Awesome
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OBkenOB wrote:
I live in a van, down by the river Seasons will pass you by la-dee-frickin-da!
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v6nelson wrote:
Still my favourite album of all time. If I had to migrate to Mars and could only take 1 CD with me, this is it.
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that-dude2772 wrote:
One of the best Yes songs ever. It's 20.00 minutes of amazingness.
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trasgunetu wrote:
estou na procura de teclista para unha banda de reggae en Vigo.
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Cam777 wrote:
This song is epic. Definitely one of my favourite Yes songs...
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pseudonym340 wrote:
so fucking boss.
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jonas51 wrote:
grossartig
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