Roundabout (2003 Remaster) -

: 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.

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

"Roundabout" is the opening track of the 1971 album Fragile by the English progressive rock band Yes . The 2003 remaster, featured on the expanded edition of the album, remains one of the most definitive and high-fidelity versions of this progressive rock staple. 1. Composition & Technical Breakdown Roundabout (2003 Remaster)

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

: 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 : Chris Squire’s bassline is widely considered legendary

: 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 lyrics reference "mountains coming out of the sky" and "driving through the sound" of the Scottish Highlands. "Roundabout" is the opening track of the 1971

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