YMP Classic Feed Archives - Yes Music Podcast

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

With Yes announcing that the next two albums to be given the 'Album Series' treatment are Tormato and Relayer, we take a listen to both and discuss what we think the issues and challenges are of playing these records live in 2017/18.

Mark also listens to the new Rick Wakeman album, Piano Portraits and there's a voice mail on the same subject from Bob Keeley. Finally, our 2 pence involves Alan White.

What is it about Tormato and Relayer that might be difficult to recreate live today?

How will the current line-up cope with the 70s albums?

Should they still be going for 'authenticity'?

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

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

 

 

Show notes and links

Mark's Piano Portraits photos:

Dave Watkinson's back room!

Ken Fuller's Yes videos (click links to view):

IMG_0596 IMG_0597

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2kOQxc-8Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiLU5Qa4298

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REaTSMOcFn4

 

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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

Martin Popoff

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

We were delighted to be able to interview Yes book author, Martin Popoff, this week. 'Time and a Word - The Yes Story' is just one of his more than 50 music titles and we had a great chat about Yes members he has interviewed. Also, you can win a copy of Rick Wakeman's 'Two Sides of Yes' and Mark reviews Patrick Moraz' 'Out of the Sun'. There's even time for another vinyl segment and Mark looks at some Yes promotional albums this time.

Why did it take Martin so long to get to Yes?

Who was the most memorable Yes member to interview?

What's special about the format of this Yes book?

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

Get Time and a Word - The Yes Story

Martin Popoff

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

 

 

Show notes and links

Mark's Out of the Sun photos:

Mark's Vinyl Analysis photos:

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

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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

John Wetton

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

Geoff Baillie and Jamie McQuinn lead the tributes to John Wetton, prog bassist. Mark and Kevin review teh remastered Jon and Vangelis songs on the new Vangelis Box Set Delectus and Mark brings us another vinyl/CD review. Another packed episode!

How much of John Wetton's story do you know?

How do the Jon and Vangelis songs sound on the new re-masters?

Are the 1980s elements too much?

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

Nick Baker's excellent blog post about John Wetton

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

You can pre-order the box set here: https://Vangelis.lnk.to/Delectus

Vangelis Website: http://www.elsew.com

https://www.facebook.com/VangelisOfficial/

 

Show notes and links

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

Close to the Edge analysis by Greg Dietz (pdf)

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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

Lee Pomeroy

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

What a treat it was to welcome Lee Pomeroy, bassist with ARW amongst many other bands and projects, onto the show. We had a brilliant time talking to him and we hope you also enjoy listening to it. Mark reviews Time And A Word as well as taking the plunge with a new segment all about his passion for things technical in recorded Yes music. Enjoy!

What's it like playing with Rick Wakeman?

How important is it to honour Chris Squire's bass lines?

Why do you play your bass upside down?

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

Become a YMP Patron!

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

You can pre-order the box set here:  https://Vangelis.lnk.to/Delectus

Vangelis Website: http://www.elsew.com

https://www.facebook.com/VangelisOfficial/

Mark's vinyl review photos:

Show notes and links

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

Close to the Edge analysis by Greg Dietz (pdf)

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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

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

We discuss the amazing 1985 concert known as Rock in Rio and Mark reviews Rick Wakeman's Rock and Roll Prophet.

How did the band cope with the 220,000 in the audience?

How did this line up come over?

How did the older material sound?

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

Become a YMP Patron!

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

https://youtu.be/W9VQZm6HaaY

Mark's Wakeman photos:

Show notes and links

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

Wakeman on Danny Baker's Show

Chris Squire's Luthier

Rock in Rio on Forgotten Yesterdays

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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

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

We were delighted to welcome Lou Molino, ARW drummer back to the podcast this week. He shares some thoughts about the ARW tour and the future. Also, Mark reviews his latest box set - Rick Wakeman's Phantom of the Opera.

How was the tour?

Is Lou looking forward to the UK and European leg?

What does Lou know about the future direction of the band?

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

Become a YMP Patron!

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

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

...

Robert

Mark's Phantom of the Opera Photos:

Show notes and links

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

Roman's Yessounds

My Husband's Stupid Record Collection

Close to the Edge analysis by Greg Dietz (pdf)

 

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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

Union on 180g vinyl!

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

It's New Year 2017 so Mark and I take some time out to compare our Yes-related Christmas presents. Also, we pick our top 3 Yes happenings of 2016 - and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the gift which keeps on giving with news from Rick Wakeman!

What did we receive for Christmas?

What are our top funny important and surprising 2016 Yes happenings?

What do you make of Rick Wakeman's announcement that he will attend the Rock Hall induction ceremony after 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 new Patreon page where you can sign up.

YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Lobate Scarp

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson

...

Robert

Kevin's Christmas Yes haul:

Mark's Christmas presents

Show notes and links

The new iOS YMP app! Download it here.

Vangelis box set

Vangelis box set: https://Vangelis.lnk.to/Delectus

Vangelis Website: http://www.elsew.com

Roman's Yessounds

Plastic Mancunian on Owner of a Lonely Heart

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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

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

A mid-holiday episode where I replay two segments from previous episodes on Trevor Horn's contributions to Yes.

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

Become a YMP Patron!

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YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Jeff Schneider

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson

...

Robert

 

Show notes and links

 

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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

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

Mark and I have our 2 pence on two subjects this week - Yes being inducted - finally - into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the demise of Prog magazine. Mark also finishes off his review of Chris Squire's Swiss Choir by featuring Run with the Fox.

Should we rejoice now that Yes will be inducted in 2017?

How have fans and the band reacted?

Why has Prog magazine gone bust?

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 new Patreon page where you can sign up.

YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason | Jeff Schneider

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson

...

Robert

Mark's Run with the Fox 45s

Marks' Prog Magazines

Show notes and links

Peter Banks induction petition

Band reactions:

Steve Howe

Alan White

Jon Anderson

Trevor Rabin

Bill Bruford

Rock Hall President

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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

Something's Coming!

Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.

It's getting close to Christmas so this week Mark reviews Chris Squire's Swiss Choir and we compare notes on what Yes items we would like to receive in our Christmas stockings this year. We also spend some time with the Yes BBC Sessions from 1969 which was fascinating and there's a clip which was sent in by Jeremy North - Tales reference on TalkSport UK radio!

How did the band sound in 1969?

Do the recordings capture the vitality of the music?

What do you think of Chris Squire's Christmas album?

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 new Patreon page where you can sign up.

YMP patrons:

Preston Frazier | David Gordon | Bill Govier | Wayne Hall | Michel Arsenault

...

Joseph Cottrell | Jeffrey Crecelius | Michael O'Connor | Paul Tomei | Julio Scissors | Geoffrey Mason

...

Paul Wilson | Jamie McQuinn | Miguel Falcão | Ken Fuller | David Pannell | Brian Sullivan | Joost Doesburg | Jeremy North | Tim Stannard | David Watkinson

...

Robert

 

Show notes and links

Please subscribe!

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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