(2003 Remaster): Roundabout

: While a shortened 3-minute radio edit was the version that reached No. 13 on the US Billboard charts in 1972, the full remaster is the preferred version for audiophiles. 4. Cultural Impact

The 2003 remaster was part of a broader re-release of the Yes catalog handled by :

: The song begins with a signature backward-recorded piano note (fading in) followed by Steve Howe’s intricate classical guitar harmonics. Roundabout (2003 Remaster)

: The full album version clocks in at approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds .

: Rick Wakeman, who had recently joined the band before Fragile , contributed extensive Hammond organ and Moog synthesizer layers, adding to the song’s symphonic texture. 2. Lyrics & Themes : While a shortened 3-minute radio edit was

: Chris Squire’s bassline is widely considered legendary. Using a Rickenbacker 4001S , a pick, and low action, he achieved a punchy, "clanky" tone that cuts through the mix.

Roundabout - 2003 Remaster - titre et paroles par Yes - Spotify Cultural Impact The 2003 remaster was part of

: The song follows a multi-part structure, typical of progressive rock, blending folk-influenced acoustic sections with driving rock rhythms. 3. Production & Remastering