YMP Classic Feed Archives - Yes Music Podcast

The iconic album

Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

Close To The Edge is, for most fans and commentators, the pinnacle of progressive rock music but did it have as much success in single format? We discuss this and also the recent picture shared by Billy Sherwood of a post-Yes-rehearsal meal...

What were the singles from Close To The Edge?

How did they compare to previous efforts?

Was there a UK single this time?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7AL_udSUFQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Z3IKLl3cE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnoHkSpNxww

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiWAprf5tCY

Show notes and links

Bill Bruford's new book:

Buy the book:

UK Amazon

US Amazon

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YMP patrons:

Robert Nasir | Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall |

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Fragile produced just one single - Roundabout

Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

Fragile elevated the band further than ever before. Rick Wakeman joined and Roger Dean provided the iconic artwork. The single was Roundabout - perhaps 'the' classic song. We also have a 2 pence about ARW's plans for a huge 50th Anniversary concert...

How does the edited version of Roundabout work?

What does Rick Wakeman add?

No UK single?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQfuclXvf8A

Show notes and links

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Robert Nasir | Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall |

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

The Yes Album with Tony Kaye in plaster

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

This week we discuss The Yes Album and its single, Your Move. It has plenty of variations around the world. We also manage to speak to Dave Watkinson about the #YES50 Fan Convention.

Does this single suit the album?

What is on the B side and what should be?

How successful are the edits?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

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Unique Flash alternative cover owned by Dave Watkinson:

Show notes and links

Singles from the third album and other, related links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxJLEhBw65Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-aXTjTVOUo

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall |

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Time And A Word

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

We've reached Time And A Word in our survey of Yes' singles so let us know what you think of Time And A Word b/w The Prophet and Sweet Dreams b/w Dear Father.

Also, I announce the winner of the Downes Braide Association album, Skyscraper Souls and in the Two Pence segment we tackle orchestras and Yes music.

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS and Android YMP apps are no longer available unless you have an old version still on your device. I'm looking at ways to resurrect the mobile apps options and news will be forthcoming...

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Singles from the second album and other, related links:

The Warriors, with Jon Anderson and David Foster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHwBbiU3fXQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqdfFjAcm7A

https://youtu.be/kc6BHqLn-pM

Belgian TV featuring Steve Howe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W10qiXqlvo8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DQua8h82M

The Gottlieb Brothers' post about the Solo Album Tour compilation video.

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall |

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Yes singles

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

For our first episode of 2018 - #YES50! - we start a new series about Yes singles from the first album to the last. This week we consider the two 45s released from the debut album.

Also, there's the chance to win a copy of the Downes Braide Association album, Skyscraper Souls and a show-and-tell session featuring our Christmas hauls - all great fun!

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS and Android YMP apps are no longer available unless you have an old version still on your device. I'm looking at ways to resurrect the mobile apps options and news will be forthcoming...

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Singles from the first album and other, related videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJg6gTpIIs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvSQUvWQTVY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLhaBm3n-l0

Kevin's Yes Christmas haul (1 item to come!):

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall |

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

The second of two short episodes for Christmas and New Year 2017. Mark reviews the year and I present a quick quiz!

Season’s Greetings to all!Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

Gottlieb Brothers #YES50 project

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

The Secret - Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

As usual at this time of year, I am on holiday with my family so full episodes of the YMP will return in the New Year. However, I do have time to announce the winner of the Mabel Greer’s Toyshop album competition and there are very brief seasonal messages from Mark and me.

Season’s Greetings to all!

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS YMP app! Download it here.

The Android YMP app! Download it here.

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

The Secret - Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

I wasn't able to record with Mark this week but I did manage to speak to Clive Bayley of Mabel Greer's Toyshop which morphed into Yes in 1968. The new album, The Secret, features the late, great Peter Banks on the title song and Clive explains how that came about. Mark also gives his recommendations for those interested in investigating what Peter Banks did next...

How does Peter Banks appear on this new album?

What influenced are present in this record?

Is Mabel Greer's Toyshop part of the Yes legacy?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS YMP app! Download it here.

The Android YMP app! Download it here.

https://www.mabelgreerstoyshop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxqaq1T2Oro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TQn2Frhduk

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

#YES50 Fan Convention!

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

Mark and I have been enjoying watching Yes covers on YouTube this week and we share some of our favourites. Also, the big news of the week is the #YES50 Fan Convention in London next year. We have a good chat about that!

What makes a good Yes cover?

Are there different types?

Which roles are more difficult to fulfil?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS YMP app! Download it here.

The Android YMP app! Download it here.

#YES50

YES Announce Official 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Including UK Fan Convention Day, 25th March 2018

#YES50

Fifty years since the formation of Prog giants, YES, is something worth celebrating and YES intend to celebrate with their fans. They have announced a weekend of events to coincide with their two London shows on 24th & 25th March, the final dates of their 2018 UK tour.

On Sunday, 25th March, the London Palladium will host the YES FAN CONVENTION, an afternoon devoted to all things YES, attended by both current members of the band and YES alumni. This unique event is sponsored by Prog Magazine and will feature:-

¥ The official launch and world-wide exclusive availability of the Drama line-up version of Fly From Here, new lead vocals throughout by Trevor Horn, and remix by Trevor, including an unreleased track. (limited numbers available for purchase)

¥ Roger Dean artwork on display and for sale. Trading Boundaries (Prog Rock venue) will host Roger’s stand at which a new piece of artwork for Close to the Edge will be revealed for the first time

Q & A with various guests & Roger Dean

¥ Exclusive free YES FAN DAY souvenir programme (limited numbers available)

¥ Raffle of YES collectables (monies will go to the chosen charities)

¥ Prog editor, Jerry Ewing. will discuss Prog Magazine and future book release

¥ YES Memorabilia display in the foyer (Curated by David Watkinson)

¥ YES tribute bands: SeYeS and Fragile (with Clair Hamill) will perform classic YES songs

More announcements will follow. Tickets for the Fan Convention are £30 (plus booking fee). Free entry for those who have bought Meet & Greet packages for Saturday or Sunday shows.

All profits from the YES Fan Convention will be donated to 2 charities: The Christie Hospital in Manchester, who looked after the much-loved YES fan Malcolm Birkett, prior to his passing in 2015 (www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie-charity) and Kangaroos, whose aims are to enhance the lives of special needs and disabled children (www.kangaroos.org.uk)

For full details and to book please go to: yesworld.com or http://bit.ly/2AqIU8x

The videos we talk about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-g0Ivb-ddM

https://youtu.be/1GvxRttLs84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBMpGkibWBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ac9VwDQRGo

https://youtu.be/tVBUgM5GvpI

https://youtu.be/8yVWwjI932k

https://youtu.be/O82GGiFB1Pk

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Show notes and links

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

Virgil and Steve Howe - Nexus

Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.

We announce the winner of the vinyl Topographic Drama competition and review the new Virgil and Steve Howe album, Nexus. It's a lovely collection. There's also time for a 2 pence about ARW headlining a festival in June 2018!

The pieces on the album were piano demos - how have they been finished off?

Does the album work as a whole?

Is it limited by being an instrumental record?

Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!

Become a YMP Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast, there is a Patreon page where you can sign up.

The iOS YMP app! Download it here.

The Android YMP app! Download it here.

Nexus photos:

The new YMP YouTube Channel featuring Mark's vinyl exploration

Dave Watkinson's photos:

Show notes and links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSQcpGmT3Uw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AG937-hZEE

Get your Yes 50th Anniversary free pass here

Join the 50th Anniversary Facebook group here

YMP patrons:

Jeffrey Crecelius | Preston Frazier | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp | Fergus Cubbage | Robert Nasir | Steve Dill | Steve Scott

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson | Steve Roehr | Geoff Baillie | William Hayes | Terence Sadler | Neal Kaforey

...

Robert

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com.

Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org