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CD purchased 2001

Anderson Rabin and Wakeman are working on a new album. The last time Anderson and Wakeman worked on a Yes album together was Keys to Ascension 2 so Mark and I take this opportunity to think about the studio tracks which are collected on the Keystudio album.

Should the studio tracks have been assembled in this album?

How does it compare to other studio albums?

Should Keystudio be better known?

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

Show notes and links

Joost Maglev's new album!

ARW news item on YouTube

Animaniacs skit

Rabin's first time live with Yes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdXvLCq2gs

Ben Craven album launch

Play for Chris 2:

http://youtu.be/QdYLJPAEAF8

More Drama Tour NFTE as spotted by Geoff Bailie

 

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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 most recent Yes studio album

There's a huge amount going on in the extended world of Yes but Mark and I take some time out to look back at the most recent studio album and re-assess its merits.

Were the band ready to make this album?

Is there any progressive music on it?

Should it be at the bottom of the Yes album list?

Show notes and links

The spurious Yes show in London

Anderson Stolt teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-zmfpXk9_4

Preston Frazier on Siberian Khatru

TV promo spot for the More Drama Tour 2005:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEKF_Ifdu5k

The Syn Press release for the More Drama Tour

Nick Baker's amazing Yes item

Preston Frazier's amazing Yes items

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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

Drama and Fragile Live!I feed back from my amazing concert experience with William in Birmingham on 6th May 2016. Mark Anthony K reviews YesShows and also gives us his latest '2 pence'!

How does Drama work live?

Does Billy Sherwood fit in?

Who do I speak to in Birmingham?

Show notes and links

William's photos

williammulryne.com

metalbandphotographer.com

More shots from the day and merchandise!

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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

This week Kevin shares some thoughts about Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman tackling Talk live. There is also a review of Talk by Mark and a reminder of what happened last time Kevin went to see Yes live in Birmingham.

Keyboards have always been a controversial subject in Talk live - what will Wakeman do?

Is Talk a good album?

Yes live in Birmingham 2014 - how did it go?

Show notes and links

 

Mood for a Day review by Preston Frazier

Preston speaks to Ben Craven

Sheffield review

Kenny Brown spotted this best to worst collection

Glen Alexson likes the Oliver Wakeman/ Steve Howe album The 3 Ages of Magick

Tony Kaye explaining the sampling on the Talk tour

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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

Drama!

This week we learned that Trevor Horn is to join Yes on stage to perform Drama so I took the opportunity to think a bit about the Drama era and Mark Anthony K reviews The Yes Album as well as giving us his thoughts on Trevor Horn's announcement.

What do I have in my collection from the time?

What do we know already about Drama in 2016?

What else are the band playing on tour?

Show notes and links

Bob Burns' 1980 programme (click to enlarge):

Jeremy North's photographs (click to enlarge):

Long Plays review of Glasgow gig

Miguel Falcao's latest Chris Squire video

Northern Echo piece

 

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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

I recorded this episode early in the week shortly before the news of Prince's death was announced. Another musical genius is gone. It's turning into a terrible year for our heroes.

On the show, I have a chat with Mark Anthony K about Yes current obsession with playing whole albums live and we come to some conclusions...or maybe not...take a listen and then let us know what you think.

Are all albums great in their entirety live?

Should Yes persist with this approach?

Should they also play a variety of other tracks?

Show notes and links

Uncle Preston reviews And You And 

Union Tour video

Trevor Rabin track with that iconic Stratocaster

Miguel Falcao's Chris Squire 8-String Bass tutorial

Article on bands who have gone through multiple front men

Led Zep v. Taurus analysis

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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

Which Ritual is your favourite?

The 'other' track Yes will be playing live from Tales From Topographic Oceans this year - Ritual. Also, Mark reviews a rather different album, Big Generator.

Is the Yesshows version the best?

How does a Symphonic version sound?

When the classic line-up return, what's the outcome?

Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!

My son's directorial debut is here! William Mulryne shot and directed the first single video from November Plot. You can see some more of his band photography here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLuE_vH25YQ

Show notes and links

Alan White interview

Steve Howe interview

Undiscovered music video for Lift Me Up

Yes at the Marquee Club

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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

Tales From Topographic Oceans

In a week where Yes revealed they will be playing sides one and four of Tales From Topographic Oceans live, Mark and I look at aspects of the most controversial Yes album ever.

What's Tales all about?

How many times have sides one and four been performed live?

Which line-up was best at performing it?

Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!

Show notes and links

Ben Craven's website for his new album, 'Last Chance to Hear'

Preston Frazier on Close to the Edge

Paul @Earthbound's new video

Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood Live in Japan

William Mulryne's website and his Metal Band Photographer website

Youtube videos I watched this week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SrVFL2xmf4#t=13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGge928BaS4

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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

Yesterdays Roger Dean label

In a shorter episode because of Easter, I think about some aspects of Yes albums I don't normally dwell on. Also, Mark Anthony K reviews a remarkable Billy Sherwood album.

What hidden gems can you think of?

What are your favourite vinyl record labels?

Are CDs as good as you older record labels?

Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!

Show notes and links

Ben Craven's website

Labels and CDs I mention in the episode (click to enlarge):

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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

CD/Blu-ray purchased 2016

This week I listen to the newly-remixed album tracks. Also, Mark Anthony K reviews Union Live and I think about the late Keith Emerson.

What has Steven Wilson done to the original album tracks?

Is this version the best CD so far?

Is it worth buying?

Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!

Show notes and links

Joseph Cottrell's Roger Dean cups!

Anderson's new album

Get involved in Miguel Falcao's Play for Chris 2

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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