STOP PRESS! Yes, I realise I said Adam Wakeman rather than Oliver Wakeman in this episode! Sorry! The one hundred and twenty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of the live outings of Heart of the Sunrise, through the years. What differences are there between performances? Do changes in personnel affect … Continue reading "Episode 122 – Yes Tracks Through Time Part 7 – Heart of the Sunrise"

The one hundred and twenty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my first look at the new book, ‘Time and a Word Yes Interviews’, by Jon Kirkham. Is the book as high-quality as advertised? What does it contain? Is it worth the money? Listen and see if you agree with me, then let … Continue reading "Episode 121 – A first look at ‘Time and a Word Yes Interviews’ by Jon Kirkham"

The one hundred and twentieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my top 5 Yes tracks not to play to sceptics. Which tracks would appeal least to Yes sceptics? Are there any complete albums which would qualify? Will any albums yield more than one track in the top 5? Listen and see if you … Continue reading "Episode 120 – Top 5 Yes tracks not to play to the sceptics"

The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting facts and concepts beginning with the letter, ‘Q’. Are there any Yes songs beginning with ‘Q’? What links does Yes have with Queen? How might the legacy of Queen directly affect the new Yes album? Listen and see if you spot … Continue reading "Episode 119 – The Yes Alphabet – ‘Q’"

The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of the music the band have used over the years to introduce their concerts. How many different pieces have been used? Are they all classical? Which is the most effective? Listen and see if you agree, then let me know by … Continue reading "Episode 118 – Yes concert intro music"

Despite what I say in the episode, this is definitely the one hundred and seventeenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some reflections on 2013 and some plans for 2014. Did the YMP achieve all its goals in 2013? What’s coming up in 2014? What would you like to see? Listen and see if … Continue reading "Episode 117 – 2013 and 2014"

A new studio album is under way! This is a brief update before proper episodes resume next week. Please get involved with the YMP e-book – for a copy of the guidelines, please see the full blog post on the front page of the website. Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast … Continue reading "New Studio Album Update"

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a quick update at the festive season, 2013. Please get involved with the YMP e-book – for a copy of the guidelines, please see the full blog post on the front page of the website. Please subscribe! If you are still listening to … Continue reading "Episode 116 – A Quick Update"

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting concepts and tracks beginning with the letter ‘P’. Are there any’P’  band members? What concepts begin with ‘P’? How many ‘P’ tracks are there? Listen and see if you can spot anything I have missed out, then let me know by … Continue reading "Episode 115 – The Yes Alphabet – ‘P’"

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various performances of Owner of a Lonely Heart. How has this track been approached by different line-ups? What effect does Steve Howe have when he’s present? Can anyone play that Rabin solo apart from him? Listen and see if you agree with me, … Continue reading "Episode 114 – Yes Tracks Through Time – Part 6 – Owner of a Lonely Heart"