Definition of close to the edge
: dealing with dangerous situations and taking many risks He likes to live (life) on the edge. The high-wire walker lives close to the edge.
What is the meaning of Close to the Edge by Yes?
“We've laid the foundation of where we're going to go, and now we're into the second part. This is about the relaxation of life and being close to the edge of the realization of our universal experiences. That's what the song is starting to explain.
What organ is used in close to the edge?
At about 12 minutes into the song, Rick Wakeman, recorded on the pipe organ of London's St Giles-without-Cripplegate church, begins the main theme of this segment, which changes from a major to a minor key as the music progresses.
