| "Big Generator" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Yes | |
| from the album Big Generator | |
| Released | 21 September 1987 |
| Recorded | 1985-1987 (exact date and location unknown) |
| Genre | Hard rock, pop metal |
| Length | 4:33 (
Big Generator version) 3:41 ( The Ultimate Yes version) |
| Label | Atco Records |
| Composer(s) | Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Alan White |
| Lyricist(s) | Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin |
| Producer(s) | Yes, Trevor Horn, Trevor Rabin, Paul De Villiers |
"Big Generator" is a song by Yes that appears on their 1987 album, Big Generator. The song was remixed for a radio promotional single [1] exclusively in the U.S. It appeared on every show on the Big Generator tour, but has not been performed live since. [2]
Meaning
The song, according to Jon Anderson, is about how we are all a part of the Earth, its eyes, its ears, its voice. [3]
Composition
Chris Squire used a 5-string bass with an A tuning on the lowest string to achieve a much lower sound on the main opening riff of the track. [4]
Personnel
- Jon Anderson – vocals
- Chris Squire – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Trevor Rabin – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
- Tony Kaye – keyboards
- Alan White – drums, percussion
Notes and references
- ^ Yesworld Archived 3 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine Yes official website, retrieved 30 January 2007.
- ^ Forgotten Yesterdays Archived 30 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Yes tour log, retrieved 30 January 2007.
- ^ Forgotten Yesterdays Archived 5 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine Yes tour log, retrieved 30 January 2007
- ^ Yes - Big Generator (Guitar Pro), retrieved 15 November 2022