Close To The Edge by Yes

Movements 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 .