Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)

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"Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)" is the fourth and final movement of Yes's epic progressive rock suite on the album *Tales from Topographic Oceans*, known for its expansive structure and spiritual, climactic conclusion.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical composition
progressive rock song
song
album Tales from Topographic Oceans NERFINISHED
artist Yes
composer Alan White NERFINISHED
Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
Rick Wakeman NERFINISHED
Steve Howe NERFINISHED
containsProminentInstrument bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
keyboards
percussion
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticalReceptionAspect noted for its expansive structure and spiritual climax
feature climactic conclusion
complex rhythmic sections
dynamic contrasts
extended instrumental passages
spiritual lyrical themes
genre progressive rock
symphonic rock
hasNonEnglishPhraseInTitle French
label Atlantic Records NERFINISHED
language English
length approximately 21 minutes
lyricist Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
movementOf Tales from Topographic Oceans NERFINISHED
notableLiveFeature extended percussion segment
partOf Tales from Topographic Oceans NERFINISHED
performer Yes
positionInSuite fourth movement
producer Eddie Offord NERFINISHED
Yes NERFINISHED
recordedBy Yes
releaseDate 1973-12-07
releaseYear 1973
shortTitle Ritual NERFINISHED
side side four
structure multi-section suite
suiteRole finale of Tales from Topographic Oceans
theme cosmic consciousness
spiritual journey
unity with the sun
title Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil) NERFINISHED
titlePhraseLanguage French
tourUsage performed live by Yes on multiple tours
trackNumber 4
vocalStyle lead and harmony vocals

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Tales from Topographic Oceans hasPart Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)
Tales from Topographic Oceans sideFourTrack Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)