Yessounds Episode 32 – Talk To The Paw

This week’s adventure dives into the Talk 30th Anniversary 4CD Expanded Edition as our Featured Album, with live cuts, instrumentals, and plenty of surprises from the extended Yes family. You’ll hear classics, tributes, solo gems, and even a few feline‑approved selections courtesy of Lenny and The Whisker Shuffle

1. “Where Will You Be (Instrumental)” – Yes (Talk 30th Anniversary 4CD Expanded Edition)

2. “Circus of Heaven” – Yes (Tormato)

3. “WDWTV” – Jon Anderson (1000 Hands: Chapter One)

4. “Bella Nova” – Asia (Arena)

5. “The Calling (The Special Version)” – Yes (Talk)

6. “Rhythm of Love (Live – Canandaigua, NY)” – Yes (Talk)

7. “Random Acts of Science” – Jerry Goodman feat. Rick Wakeman (Violin Fantasy)

8. “City of Love (Live)” – Yes (9012Live: The Solos)

9. “Five G” – Bill Bruford (One of a Kind)

10. “Walls (Instrumental)” – Yes (Talk)

11. “Heart Of The Sunrise (Live – Canandaigua, NY)” – Yes (Talk)

12. “Astral Traveler” – Peter Banks (Tales From Yesterday: A Tribute to Yes)

13. “Say Goodbye” – Conspiracy (Squire & Sherwood) (Conspiracy)

14. “Why Do You Hate Me?” – Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan (Tales By Gaslight – Dark Fables)

15. “Miracle of Life” – Yes (Union)

[The Whisker Shuffle]

16. “Archetypes – Lost Way” – Patrick Moraz (Windows of Time)

17. “The Peasant’s Dance” – Rick Wakeman (Chronicles of Man)

18. “Common Ground” – Steve Howe (The Grand Scheme of Things)

19. “Show Me” – Yes (The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection)

20. “Endless Dream (Live – Canandaigua, NY)” – Yes (Talk)

Episode 31: Chaos & Serenity explores the dynamic contrasts within the Yes universe, anchored by Steve Howe’s Turbulence as the Featured Album. This episode balances power and peace across solo works, tributes, and classic Yes performances. It’s a journey through turbulence and calm, capturing the full spectrum of sound and spirit.

1. Intro Bed “Cinema” – Steve Hackett (Yesterday and Today – A 50th Anniversary Tribute to YES)

2. “Long Distance Runaround” – Yes (Fragile)

3. “On Impact” – Billy Sherwood (Divided By One)

4. “Themes: (I) Sound (II) Second Attention (III) Soul Warrior” – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH)

5. “Turbulence” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

6. “Novalis” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

7. “The Sacred Stones” – The Fellowship (In Elven Lands)

8. “And You & I” – Yes (Union 30 Live Bonus Tracks Tour Extras 1990–1991)

9. “Avakak” – Alan White (Ramshackled)

10. “Fine Line” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

11. “The Inner Battle” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

12. “Wonderous Stories” – Jay Tausig (Tales From The Edge – A Tribute To The Music Of Yes)

13. “Sync or Swim” – Wakeman with Wakeman (Wakeman with Wakeman)

14. “Run Through the Light” – Yes (Drama)

15. “While Rome’s Burning” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

16. “The Sailor’s Lament” – Rick Wakeman (Sea Airs)

17. “Homeworld (The Ladder)” – Yes (The Ladder)

18. “Hold Out Your Hand” – Chris Squire (Fish Out of Water)

19. “Seeking Peace” – The Prog Collective (Seeking Peace)

20. “Daylight” – Jon Anderson & Jonathan Elias (Sunlight)

21. “Hint Hint” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

22. “The Dodo’s Dream” – Gordon Giltrap (Starfield)

23. “Floresta” – Jon Anderson (Deseo)

24. “From a Place Where Time Runs Slow” – Steve Howe (Turbulence)

Jon Anderson Special Part 2
We continue our deep dive into Jon Anderson’s solo catalog, rare collaborations, and live bootlegs. This episode features tracks with Tangerine Dream, Béla Fleck, Marco Sabiu, and Vangelis plus live cuts from ABWH, Band Geeks, and Yes featuring ARW. Includes selections from Olias of Sunhillow, Invention of Knowledge, The Living Tree, and more.
1.“Birdsonging” – Jon Anderson (From Me To You, 2008) (Intro Bed)

2.“Family Circle” – Jon Anderson & Matt Malley (Single, 2015)

3.“Knowledge” – Anderson/Stolt (Invention of Knowledge, 2016)

4.“It’s About Time” – Tadamitsu Saito (It’s About Time, 2023)

5.Vocal Demo – Jon Anderson (Slate Digital VMS Demo, 2016)

6.“Loved By The Sun” – Jon Anderson with Tangerine Dream (Legend: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1985)

7.“Heaven Sent” – Robin Crow (Let It Glow, 1995)

8.“Orchasm” – The Spaces Between featuring Jon Anderson (Let’s Leave It At This For Now…, 2023)

9.“Limitless Lives” – Jon Anderson & Marco Sabiu (Single, 2022)

10.“The Friends of Mr. Cairo” – Jon & Vangelis (Live 1982 Convention Hall 8.6.82 [Bootleg])

11.“Changes” – Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin & Rick Wakeman (Live at the Apollo, 2018)

12.“Birthright” – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Live at the N.E.C., Oct. 24th 1989)

13.“Richard” – Jon Anderson (Live From La La Land, 2007)

14.“Perpetual Change” – Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks (Live – Perpetual Change, 2023)

15.“Morning Star” – Anderson/Wakeman (The Living Tree, 2010)

16.“The Meeting” – Anderson/Wakeman (The Living Tree In Concert Part One, 2011)

17.“Prelude to Dawn” – Dennis Haklar (Lizard’s Tale, 2012)

18.“Cage of Freedom” – Jon Anderson (Metropolis: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1984)

19.“Time And A Word / Soon” – Jon Anderson (The Mother's Day Concert, 2006)

20.“Flight of the Moorglade” – Jon Anderson (Olias of Sunhillow, 1976)

21.“A Moment So Close” – Béla Fleck & The Flecktones (Outbound, 2000)

22.“Garden of Senses” – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life, 1991)

23.“A-DE-O” (Alternate) – Jon Anderson (Pasadena 1993 [Bootleg])

YESSOUNDS Episode 29: Pleiades and Pawprints

Jon Anderson’s In the City of Angels takes the spotlight in this cosmic episode of Yessounds. From funky LA grooves to celestial ballads, we dive deep into Anderson’s solo pop era—plus tracks from Asia, Peter Banks, and Tony Levin and, of course, Yes! 

1.“Small Pockets of Joy” – Gordon Giltrap (Small Pockets of Joy) (Intro Bed)

2.“Future Times/Rejoice” – Yes (Tormato)

3.“Love Will Find A Way” – Trevor Rabin (Live in LA 1989)

4.“Here Comes The Feeling” – Asia (Fantasia: Live in Tokyo)

5.“I'm On Fire” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)

6.“Sundancing (For the Hopi/NavaJo Energy)” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)

7.“Heaven Sent” – Robin Crow featuring Jon Anderson (Let It Glow)

8.“Time And A Word” – Yes (House of Yes: Live from House of Blues)

9.“The Room” – Rick Wakeman (1984)

10.“New Civilization” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)

11.“Los Endos” – Patrick Moraz (The Many Faces of Yes – Playin' Their Favorite Songs)

12.“Too Late” – Asia (Alpha)

13.“Tempus Fugit” – Yes (Drama)

14.“I Am Waiting” – Yes (Talk 30th Anniversary 4CD Expanded Edition)

15.“Cut from the Stars” – Yes (Mirror to the Sky)

The Whisker Shuffle

16.“Every Little Thing” – Yes (Songs From Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert)

17.“Can I Play You Something” – Peter Banks (Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky...)

18.“The Ancient” – Yes (Together Again Unplugged 2002)

19.“Another Dimension” – Liquid Tension Experiment & Tony Levin (Prime Cuts: Tony Levin)

20.“Betcha” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)

21.“Small Acts of Human Kindness” – Steve Howe (Skyline)

22.“Runaway Train” – Jeff Berlin (In Harmony’s Way)

23.“Hurry Home (Song From The Pleiades)” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)

Yessounds Episode 28:
A tribute to Tony Kaye’s End of Innocence, woven with classic Yes cuts, solo gems, and a Whisker Shuffle surprise. Featuring Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Billy Sherwood, and more—this episode blends reflection, resilience, and radiant prog energy.

Episode 28 Track List

1. 911 Overture – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

2. Astral Traveler – Yes (Time and a Word)

3. Beginnings – Steve Howe (Beginnings)

4. Together We Are – Billy Sherwood & Tony Kaye (Together We Are – Live in Japan)

5. 285 Fulton Street – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

6. Let’s Roll – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

7. The Only Thing I Need – 4Him (feat. Jon Anderson) (Streams)

8. Changes – Yes (Union 30 Live: Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin – 26 July 1991)

9. Mood for a Day – Steve Howe (Motif Vol. 2)

10. Flight 11 – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

11. Change We Must – Laura Casale (Laura Casale)

12. Wind of Change – Badger (One Live Badger)

13. Through the Tunnel – Trevor Rabin (Jacaranda)

14. Sweetest Dreams – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

The Whisker Shuffle 

 19. Let the Song Begin – King Friday (feat. Oliver Wakeman) (Let the Song Begin)
20. Hope and Triumph – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)
21. The Battle – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

22. NYC Blues - Tony Kaye (End of Innocence)

Yessounds 027 – Amigo del Alma

This week’s show features Anam Cara by Oliver Wakeman, anchoring two hours of Yes, solo journeys, offshoots, and guest appearances. From classic cuts to cinematic turns, Roman blends legacy and lyricism across the full Yes universe

1. “Golden Sun in Grey” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara) (Intro Bed)

2. “Yours Is No Disgrace” – Yes (The Yes Album)

3. “Knights of Carmelite” – Steve Howe (Quantum Guitar)

4. “We Are Truth” – Anderson/Stolt (Invention of Knowledge)

5. “The View from Here” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara)

6. “Miss You Now” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara)

7. “Waking Up” – Michael Mollura feat. Jon Anderson

8. “Long Distance Runaround” – Yes (Songs From Tsongas – Live)

9. “Gone But Not Forgotten” – Rick Wakeman (Greatest Hits, 1994)

10. “Here in My Heart” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara)

11. “Hold Out Your Hand” – Steve Hogarth & Larry Fast (Chris Squire cover)          

12. “Blue Brains” – Moraz Bruford (Music for Piano and Drums)

13. “Hearts” – Yes (90125)

14. “Saving My Heart” – Yes (CD single version)

15. “Spirit of Survival” – Yes (Magnification)

16. “Song of Innocence” – Alan White (Ramshackled)

17. “Free Rein” – Steve Howe (Skyline)

18. “The Time, 1968 And Beyond [US Radio Show]” – Yes (Union 30 – Tour Extras)

19. “Real World” – John Wetton (An Extraordinary Life – Disc 4)

20. “When You Told Me Not to Go” – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up and Smell the Roses)

21. “Shine for Me” – Jon and Vangelis (Page of Life)

22. “Golden Sun in Grey” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara) 

Yessounds 026: Imagination Unleashed

This time we explore Rick Wakeman’s “A Gallery of the Imagination”. Also, songs from Trevor Rabin, Jon & Vangelis, Steve Howe, Shaw/Blades and more. 

1 Myo Maya – Jon Anderson

2 Release, Release – Yes (Tormato)

3 Rise and Fall – Patrick Moraz (The Story of I)

4 The Only Thing She Needs – UK (Danger Money)

5 Hidden Depths – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)

6 Cuban Carnival – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)

7 Louisiana Blues – Paul Rodgers (feat. Trevor Rabin)

8 Perpetual Change – Yes (Live from Yessongs)

9 Nature of the Sea – Steve Howe (Beginnings)

10 A Mirage in the Clouds – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)

Whisker Shuffle

11 Red Light Ahead – Conspiracy (Sherwood & Squire)

12 Meadow Rag – Steve Howe (Homebrew)

13 Some Are Born – Jon Anderson (Song of Seven)

14 Catherine Howard – Rick Wakeman (Six Wives of Henry VIII)

15 Sludge – Trevor Rabin (Live in LA)

16 Your Move – Shaw-Blades (Influence)

17 State of Independence – Jon & Vangelis (The Friends of Mr. Cairo)

18 Does It Really Happen? – Yes (Drama)

19 Loving Sea – Steve Hackett (Wolflight)

20 The Enchanter – Oliver Wakeman (The 3 Ages of Magick)

21 The Dinner Party – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the Imagination)

22 As The Night Falls… and Continues – Peter Banks

Yessounds 025 Schindleria Guzmanaturus

Yessounds joins House of Prog! 
Going classic for our featured album and lots of great Yes and Related music

1 “River of Longing” – Jason Becker feat. Trevor Rabin

2 “Going for the One” – Yes (Going for the One)

3 “Catherine Parr” – Rick Wakeman (The Six Wives of Henry VIII)

4 “The Wheel” – Conspiracy (Conspiracy)

5 “South Side of the Sky” – Yes (Fragile)

6 “Mood for a Day” – Yes (Fragile)

7 “The More I Look” – Roger Hodgson feat. Trevor Rabin (Open the Door)

8 “Tempus Fugit” – Yes (Live in Lyon)

9 “Realization Part 2” – Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

10 “Heart of the Sunrise” – Yes (Fragile)

11 “Roundabout” – Robert Berry (Tales From Yesterday)

12 “Reach Outro” – The Syn (Syndestructible)

13 “It Can Happen” – Yes (90125)

14 “State of Play” – Yes (Talk)

15 “The Ice Bridge” – Yes (The Quest)

 Whisker Shuffle

16 “Polonaise” – Jon & Vangelis (Private Collection)

17 “Voyage to the Other Side” – Mystery 

18 “Sea Green Turtles” – Rick Wakeman

19 “Flowers of the Morning” – Jon Anderson

20 “Long Distance Runaround” – Yes

21 “The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)” – Yes

22 “The Dinner Party” Rick Wakeman

Welcome to Yessounds Episode 024. This episode’s packed with deep cuts, solo gems, and a Featured Album that paints in candlelight: From Brush & Stone by Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman. We’ve also got a Whisker Shuffle curated by Lenny himself, a Cover Song Spotlight, and a few poetic detours along the way.

Track list:
1.  (Intro) If A Picture – Oliver Wakeman  

2.  Turn of the Century – Yes  

3.  The Chagall Duet – Jon Anderson  

4.  Sketches in the Sun – GTR  

5.  The Savannah Bird – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman  (Featured Album)  

6.  The Thinker – Gordon Giltrap  (Featured Album)  

7.  Closer to the Sky – Tarja feat. Trevor Rabin  

8.  And You and I – Yes  

9.  Change We Must – Jon Anderson  

10.  The Kiss – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman  

11.  Mood for a Day – Steve Morse  

12.  A for Aria – AndersonPonty Band  

13.  Shoot High Aim Low – Yes  

14.  Nine Voices (Longwalker) – Yes  

15.  We Agree – Yes  

16.  She Said Maybe... – Steve Hackett  

17.  Free (Some Would Say) – Jon Anderson  

18.  Rick Wakeman’s Intros – ABWH  

19.  Lure of the Wild – Wakeman with Wakeman  

20.  The Death of Chatterton – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman  

21.  Picasso – Yes  

22.  Page of Life – Jon & Vangelis  

23.  Soon – Yes  

24.  The Light of the World – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman  

Yessounds Episode 023
Host Roman Guzman returns with a rhythm-rich journey through the Yes universe, featuring Dig? by Bill Bruford’s Earthworks as this episode’s spotlight album. Expect solo gems, rare cuts, guest appearances, and a brand-new segment: The Whisker Shuffle, curated by Roman’s feline co-host, Lenny. 
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Intro Novalis – Steve Howe

1.       Siberian Khatru – Yes

2.      Fist of Fire – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

3.      Hail Storm – Steve Howe

4.      Stromboli Kicks – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks

5.      Emotional Shirt – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks

6.      Hold On – Yes

7.       Life On Mars – Rick Wakeman

8.       Island Of Life – Kitaro 

9.       Libreville – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks

10.     Dancing on Frith Street - Bill Bruford’s Earthworks

11.      Onward (Live) – Yes (Keys to Ascension)

12.      All Things Considered – Arc Of Life

13.      Ready, Set, Sue – Levin Minnemann Rudess

14.      Stone’s Throw - Bill Bruford’s Earthworks

15.      Atlantic Airs – Oliver Wakeman

16.      Separate Ways – Steve Howe

17.      The Calling – Yes

18.      Days – Jon Anderson

19.      Voice of Amerika – John Wetton

20.     Hoedown – Patrick Moraz (Cover Song Spotlight)

21.      Take the Water to the Mountain – Yes

22.     Cover Up – Trevor Rabin

23.     Gentle Persuasion – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks