YMP Classic Feed Archives - Yes Music Podcast

1980 Yes by Jeremy North

The one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some thoughts about a 1980 bootleg recording from Madison Square Garden.

* Can Trevor Horn hold his own?

* How does Geoff Downes get on in his first stint with the band?

* Does the Drama material come over better than the 'classic' material?

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Heaven and Earth website

The Flaming Lips news

Madison Square Garden bootleg

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

New in July 2014

The one hundred and thirty seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a sneak peek at the first track on teh new studio album, Heaven and Earth.

* How did this track leak out?

* What is it like?

* Does it bode well for the rest of the album?

SPOILER ALERT!

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Yes Symphonic footage from Andy Nicks

1999 Yes Show footage from Andy Nicks

Heaven and Earth on Wikipedia

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

Epic artwork

The one hundred and thirty sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some brief thoughts about the concept of 'epic' tracks in Yes music and elsewhere.

* What makes a track epic?

* Are long tracks necessarily good tracks?

* Should we wish for epic tracks on new Yes albums?

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Japanese seal from Michiru Kuruma

Scottish Yes Network Facebook page with square, Dean-inspired logo

Billy Sherwood interview

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

Chris Squire's suit! Heaven and Earth logo inspiration? (Click to enlarge)

The one hundred and thirty fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a consideration of the Yes logo through the years.

* Have Yes always used the same logo?

* Is it important to have a consistent brand as a band?

* Has Roger Dean always been involved with the visual identity of the band?

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The evolution of the Yes Logo

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Mabel Greer's Toyshop website

Logo page on Roger Dean's website

Miguel Falcao - 5 per cent for nothing

Wikipedia Heaven and Earth page

YesWorld Heaven and Earth page

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

 

Chris Squire's triple neck bass - photo by Andy

The one hundred and thirty fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring lots of listener feedback, artwork for the new album, Heaven and Earth, and my thoughts about the VIP package I bought for the Birmingham concert I went to,

* Is the new album cover 'classic' Yes?

* Do the titles of the tracks sound like Yes?

* Is a VIP live package worth it?

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Andy's great photos from Birmingham 4th May 2014

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VIP package items on the YMP Instagram

Steve Howe Bromsgrove concert

Geoff Downes interview

Wikipedia Heaven and Earth page

YesWorld Heaven and Earth page

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

 

Outside Symphony Hall

The one hundred and thirty third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring live reporting and my thoughts on the amazing Yes concert at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on 4th May, 2014.

* Who did I meet?

* Who agreed to be interviewed?

* What was the performance like?

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The decent photographs above were taken by William Mulryne (I took the rubbish ones).

@YesMusicPodcast @yesofficial @asiageoff What a great podcast - I really got the sense of excitement during the build up to the gig.

— Ken Fuller (@AwaKen_Fuller) May 9, 2014

@YesMusicPodcast Loved the podcast re-4th May. Brought back the atmosphere of that amazing concert. Nice one kevin!

— Andy (@Owz62) May 10, 2014

@YesMusicPodcast I enjoyed hearing about your concert experience. Reminded me of mine last summer. Excited for July!— Bob Keeley (@rkeeley) May 10, 2014

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Full Instagram feed

9012live.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 one hundred and thirty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some of the recent comments and tweets about Fragile live in 2014 amongst other things.

* What do other Yes fans think of the solo tracks live?

* Are they just filler?

* What else could be attempted instead?

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WhoSampled.com

Howe interview

2nd Howe interview

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

My tickets are here!!

The one hundred and thirty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some thoughts about how the solo tracks on Fragile might be presented live in 2014.

* How can Cans and Brahms be attempted?

* Should the band bother with Five Percent for Nothing?

* Are backing tapes allowed?

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BBC amazing music programme archive

Yes Spirit doing Cans and Brahms

We Have Heaven live

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

9012Live.com is live...as it were

The one hundred and thirtieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a quick update at Easter 2014 and a preview of the YMP coverage of the 4th May concert in Birmingham.

* What's happening at YMP Towers?

* Where can you get involved on 4th May?

* How can you see what's going on?

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Yes Live at the Cruise to the Edge 2014 'Soon' - Moraz and Haslam Chris Squire interview Steve Howe interview Geoff Downes interview 9012Live.com Buy a T-shirt (no, really...) 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 three albums I'm going to hear live.

The one hundred and twenty ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring featuring part 3 of my plans for how to listen to the Yes concert I am attending in May 2014.

* What should I be looking out for when the band play Going for the One?

* Which tracks are 'untouchable'?

* A surprising announcement...

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YouTube Playlist for this episode

Buy a T-shirt (no, really...)

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