Heart of the Sunrise
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Love comes to you and you follow Lose one on to the heart of the sunrise Sharp distance How can the wind with its arms All around me Lost on a wave and then after Dream on on to the heart of the sunrise Sharp distance How can the wind with so many around me Lost in the city Lost in their eyes as you hurry by Counting the broken ties they decide Love comes to you and then after Dream on on to the heart of the sunrise Lost on a wave that you're dreaming Dream on on to the heart of the sunrise Sharp distance How can the wind with its arms all around me Sharp distance How can the wind with so many around me I feel lost in the city Lost in their eyes as you hurry by Counting the broken ties they decided Straight light moving and removing Sharpness of the color sun shine Straight light searching all the meanings of the song Long last treatment of the telling that Relates to all the words sung Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you Love comes to you and then after Dream on on to the heart of the sunrise Sharp distance How can the wind with its arms all around me Sharp distance How can the wind with so many around me I feel lost in the city
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Written by: JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Heart of the Sunrise" is a song by progressive rock band "Yes". Although Bill Bruford and Rick Wakeman are mentioned separately, they were both members of Yes. Bruford was one of the founding members, whereas Wakeman joined later.
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Album TrackThe song is part of Yes's fourth studio album named "Fragile," which was released in 1971.
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Song Duration"Heart of the Sunrise" is one of the longer pieces by Yes, with a running time of close to 11 minutes.
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Lineup ChangeThis song marked one of the first works with Rick Wakeman as a member of Yes. He replaced Tony Kaye as a keyboardist for the band before the release of the album "Fragile".
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Reoccurring ThemesThe central concept of this song and the others from the album is the theme of life and death.
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Composition and Aesthetics"Heart of the Sunrise" is typical of progressive rock of the period, with long, intricate musical passages, varying time signatures, and a complex song structure.
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Live PerformancesDespite its length, "Heart of the Sunrise" was frequently performed live by the band and captured on various live albums.
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Album ArtThe cover art for the "Fragile" album, featuring this song, was done by the famous and eccentric artist Roger Dean, who has a long-time association with Yes.
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Movie Appearance"Heart of the Sunrise" appeared in the opening credits of the animated movie "Jojo Rabbit", bringing this classic rock song to a new generation of listeners.
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Temporary DepartureThis song was among the last to be recorded with drummer Bill Bruford before he temporarily left Yes to join another progressive rock band, King Crimson.
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Musical Influence"Heart of the Sunrise" had significant influence on progressive rock and has been covered by several artists.
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Instrumental ExcellenceThe song is a showcase for the musical virtuosity of the band, particularly in the areas of guitar, keyboard, and drums.
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Re-releasesOver the years, "Heart of the Sunrise" has been re-released and remastered numerous times, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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From CriticsThe song has been applauded for its shifting moods and tempo changes, reflective lyrics, Wakeman's keyboard solos, Bruford's intricate drum work, and Chris Squire's bass lines.
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Unique ClosureThe song ends with the same chaotic and moody pattern that begins it, unlike the majority of progressive rock songs from this era.
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