On the Silent Wings of Freedom

[jcraig]

Brovo Chris for that bass. This is the yes driving tune. Don't Kill the Whale comes a close second. The feel and musical style set this one apart from all the others

[RobAdams]

Welcome to da Forum!!!

I think OTSWOF is the very most tastiest track on this very underrated album. I love the live versions circulating around with MADRIGAL used as an intro for it. I'm glad I got to see the MADRIGAL/SILENT WINGS sequence twice in 1978. Gotta love Chris!!!!

[upbgirl]

allow me to welcome you to the site, too, jcraig! it's great to 'see' new people on here.
yep-chris IS the MAN-no doubt about it.
i hit three yesshows this year, and everytime dont kill the whale was played, the crowd WENT NUTS! it reminded me of a metallica show with all the heads a-bobbin! did my heart good to see bald ones, young ones, short ones, etc.. EVERYBODY in the whole place [at 3 different venues] was really into it! even the bouncers who'd never heard of them!!

[Dances w/PURPLE]

I imagine DKTW hits close to home living in Washington State.

Welcome jcraig

[Hairyhaw]

Silent wings is indeed an excellent choon. Anybody know anything more about how he got the "Gwah" sound?

I thought it was a wah pedal but have since been told this isn't the case.

All possible thoughts greatly appreciated!

[jcraig]

Chirs used a harmoniser to get to the different tones of the song. He used it on Don't Kill The Whale and others.

Silent wings is indeed an excellent choon. Anybody know anything more about how he got the "Gwah" sound?

I thought it was a wah pedal but have since been told this isn't the case.

All possible thoughts greatly appreciated!