Big Generator (song)

"Big Generator"
Song by Yes
from the album Big Generator
Released	28 September 1987 [1]
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
Composers	Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Alan White
Lyricists	Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin
Producers	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 ^[2] exclusively in the U.S. It appeared on every show on the Big Generator tour, but has not been performed live since. ^[3]

Composition

Chris Squire used a 5-string bass tuned to A on the lowest (B) string to achieve a much lower sound on the opening riff of the track. ^[4]

Personnel

• Jon Anderson – vocals
• Chris Squire – 5-string bass guitar, backing vocals
• Trevor Rabin – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
• Tony Kaye – keyboards
• Alan White – drums, percussion

Notes and references

1. "Music Week" (PDF). p. 42.
2. Yesworld Archived 3 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine Yes official website, retrieved 30 January 2007.
3. Forgotten Yesterdays Archived 30 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Yes tour log, retrieved 30 January 2007.
4. Yes – Big Generator (Guitar Pro) , retrieved 15 November 2022