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Very very powerful song (makes me cry with joy and sorrow) I love the touches of childrens choir vocals in the background...sweet!

Wow! This,"real phone long distance sounding" interview with Jon Anderson (The Voice of YES) is well done because during the interview there are bits of relevant background YES music playing too! From "Tales From Topographic Oceans"...... I agree with earlier posters..Since I have met Jon and I ...

I'm puzzled over where this song comes from...is it a solo song,or with Vangelis,or a YES song?

Yes (no pun intended)... I get it now....this is such a real sweet,and honest performance, and the VIMF enables this collaboration of musicians on the smaller stage to just have fun!! Looking forward to next years...

Me do think and feel Jon is very spiritual ...I was watching him ...I could even feel his vibe...no doubt.

After viewing this synopsis type video a few times...I feel Jon Anderson's singing from beginning to ending lends a beautiful,positive atmosphere to it all...I feel Jon would be happy,and humbled to view this! Nice memories..keep up the great work Ecofilms...next year VIMF2012......

I was 18 when I saw Genesis's incredible theatrical music performance (Selling England By The Pound tour) at the original Massey Hall in Toronto around 1974, I became an immediate fan since I had never heard of them before that ...Now 37 yrs later I get to see and hear on YT the great early Gen...

I saw this front row..great memories...lovely version of Vangelis/Anderson song State of Independence..language of the "angelic" intro..to the song...who knows?

I know the story behind the BC provincial flag hanging from Jon's microphone stand...earlier Jon performed on a small stage and afterwards backstage he signed this (younger than me) guys old YES Lp's album covers, Anderson said,"Where did you get all these?" The young guy,in return, gave Jon Ande...

This Jon Anderson performance was on the Grierson Community Stage at the Vancouver Island MusicFest 1pmish Sat. July9th 2011...I was right there near the videographer..same spot...thank you for posting this and others..this brings back memories to cherish through the long winter to come.

They were great and seemed to be enjoying playing the Strats off each other.Tele caster and Strat actually.....I reckon...

I was there ...cool....nice memories

Yeahhh! I agree great song..live in fact... this song is the original Alice Cooper group playing a progressive rock type of song.. Halo Of Flies..afterall it's over 5 mins. long!...Commercial songs have to be less than 3-4 min....plus it is an intricate song..

This song needs to be out there now...in light of current events September 11 2010..the childrens' back up vocals make me cry....Jon Anderson Please get this song really out there in the world.......somehow?

Told you all so....this is an awesome non confrontational song that brings us all together irregardless of religion and politics........

I've been a YES fan, circa1972 ...I am blown away by this rendition of this song what a heartfelt performance...thank you Jon Anderson for showing the kids..the WAY...................By the way Jon Anderson please put your song the" Big Buddha Song" out there in this crazy world...PLEASE?

As a very long time YES fan (circa 1972), and as a recreational musician I sure could of used Anderson's personal teachings...decades ago..nevertheless, I'm impressed with the youth who get to perform with Jon...right on!...Keep up the good inspirational,non self-aggrandizement work Jon!