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The one hundred and twenty eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a huge announcement and some thoughts on whether it's worth seeing Yes live in 2014.

* What's the big announcement?

* Should Yes retire?

* Is it worth turning out to a live gig?

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Yes poster with Heaven and Earth track mentioned

Miguel Falcao's latest video

Interview with Chris Squire

Migrant Worker's website

 

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 seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a few thoughts about the name of the new Yes studio album, 'Heaven and Earth'.

* What's in a name?

* Does this sound like a Yes album title?

* What influence has Jon Davison had?

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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 three albums I'm going to hear live.

The one hundred and twenty sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring featuring part 2 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 I go to see Yes live?

* Should I try and listen critically to every track?

* Should I just enjoy the experience and not worry?

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Ben Craven's new release - Dissected

Roman's World Prog Rock Podcast

Jon Anderson new interview

Scottish Yes Network interview with Alan White

Steven Wilson's next Yes remix - The Yes Album!

Recording on YouTube of Yes in 2003 playing And You And I

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 fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part 1 my plans for how to listen to the Yes concert I am attending in May 2014.

* What should I be looking out for when I go to see Yes live?

* Should I try and listen critically to every track?

* Should I just enjoy the experience and not worry?

Listen and see if you agree with me, then let me know via any of the methods below.

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YouTube bootleg from this episode

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

...brought to you by the letter, 'R'.

The one hundred and twenty fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of some concepts and music beginning with 'R'.

* What albums and tracks begin with 'R'?

* What concepts relating to Yes begin with 'R'?

* Which 'R' rescued the band in the 1980s? (Arguably...)

Listen and see if youspot any letter 'R's I have left out, then let me know by contacting me via any of the methods below.

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Violin and Cello duo Heart of the Sunrise on Spotify

Steven Wilson interview about Close to the Edge remixes

Jon Anderson and Transatlantic play The Revealing Science of God (other videos linked from here)

Miguel Falcão - Happy Birthday to Chris Squire

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

Tony Kaye, first Yes keyboard player

The one hundred and twenty third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a re-evaluation of the contribution of Tony Kaye to the early band.

* Is Kaye an integral part of the early band?

* What is his contribution?

* Why did he leave?

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ABWH Heart of the Sunrise from NEC

Alan White 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

A very brief update at half term, February 2014.

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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

Another Yes track through time

STOP PRESS! Yes, I realise I said Adam Wakeman rather than Oliver Wakeman in this episode! Sorry!

The one hundred and twenty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of the live outings of Heart of the Sunrise, through the years.

* What differences are there between performances?

* Do changes in personnel affect the renditions?

* How has the track aged?

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YouTube Playlist for this episode

YouTube Howe and Bruford video - who is the bass player?

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

A beautiful book full of amazing content

The one hundred and twenty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my first look at the new book, 'Time and a Word Yes Interviews', by Jon Kirkham.

* Is the book as high-quality as advertised?

* What does it contain?

* Is it worth the money?

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Photographs by William Mulryne

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YouTube Howe and Bruford video - who is the bass player?

Rufus Stone Publications Yes Book details

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

Top 5 Yes tracks...?

The one hundred and twentieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my top 5 Yes tracks not to play to sceptics.

* Which tracks would appeal least to Yes sceptics?

* Are there any complete albums which would qualify?

* Will any albums yield more than one track in the top 5?

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Top 5 on YouTube:

1 Madrigal

2 Circus of Heaven

3 Close to the Edge

4 Sound Chaser

5 Awaken

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