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The gentleman of prog, Sid Smith

The one hundred and seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Sid Smith, author of a book about King Crimson, writer of many album sleeve notes and a bit of a Yes fan. Sid has recently written the words inside the new Steven Wilson re-mixes of Close to the Edge.

* Which prog rocker interview was Sid's favourite?

* What does Sid think of the news that King Crimson are to active again in 2014?

* How did he approach the writing of sleeve notes for Close to the Edge?

* What is Sid going to do with all the left-over material from his extensive band member interviews?

Listen out for the answers to these questions and many more in this brilliant interview!

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Sid's website and podcast

YesWorld Close to the Edge re-issue details

Progressive Nation at Sea 2014 (Jon Anderson headlining)

Vote for Yes in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations

 

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 seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Sid Smith, author of a book about King Crimson, writer of many album sleeve notes and a bit of a Yes fan. Sid has recently written the words inside the new Steven Wilson re-mixes of Close to the Edge.

* Which prog rocker interview was Sid's favourite?

* What does Sid think of the news that King Crimson are to active again in 2014?

* How did he approach the writing of sleeve notes for Close to the Edge?

* What is Sid going to do with all the left-over material from his extensive band member interviews?

Listen out for the answers to these questions and many more in this brilliant interview!

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Sid's website and podcast

YesWorld Close to the Edge re-issue details

Progressive Nation at Sea 2014 (Jon Anderson headlining)

Vote for Yes in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations

 

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

Bristol-based band, Schnauser!

The one hundred and sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Duncan Gammon of Pop/Prog/Psych band, Schnauser, who cite the Yes Album as a major influence.

* Where is that name from?

* Does the eccentric material fit the characters of the band members?

* ZX Spectrum?

Check out the brilliant new album:

 

Fun in the pub (Click to enlarge...if you dare...)

 

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Schnauser.co.uk

Vote for Yes in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations

 

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 sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Duncan Gammon of Pop/Prog/Psych band, Schnauser, who cite the Yes Album as a major influence.

* Where is that name from?

* Does the eccentric material fit the characters of the band members?

* ZX Spectrum?

Check out the brilliant new album:

 

 

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Schnauser.co.uk

Vote for Yes in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations

 

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

America from Yesterdays

The one hundred and fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various renditions of the track, America'.

Listen and see if you agree with my take on the performances, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* Is live always better than recorded?

* How do changes in band members affect the performances?

* Is this the best of the cover versions?

 

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Reading between the grooves blog post from Ken Fuller on America

Something's coming single from The Netherlands

YouTube playlist for 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

The one hundred and fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various renditions of the track, America'.

Listen and see if you agree with my take on the performances, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* Is live always better than recorded?

* How do changes in band members affect the performances?

* Is this the best of the cover versions?

 

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Reading between the grooves blog post from Ken Fuller on America

Something's coming single from The Netherlands

YouTube playlist for 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, 'O'.

The one hundred and fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting tracks, facts and concepts beginning with 'O'.

Listen and see if you can spot any letter 'O's I have left out, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* Which albums and tracks begin with the letter, 'O'?

* Which instrument has the closest 'O' relationship with classical music?

* Which band member has the most 'O' levels (no, not really).

 

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King Crimson details

Roger Dean exhibition

Billy Sherwood's new Prog Collective album

NFTE interview with Eddie Offord

Gothic Symphony details on Wikipedia

David R Fuller's mix of Owner of a Lonely Heart

 

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 fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting tracks, facts and concepts beginning with 'O'.

Listen and see if you can spot any letter 'O's I have left out, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* Which albums and tracks begin with the letter, 'O'?

* Which instrument has the closest 'O' relationship with classical music?

* Which band member has the most 'O' levels (no, not really).

 

Please subscribe!

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King Crimson details

Roger Dean exhibition

Billy Sherwood's new Prog Collective album

NFTE interview with Eddie Offord

Gothic Symphony details on Wikipedia

David R Fuller's mix of Owner of a Lonely Heart

 

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

VHS cassette purchased circa. 1992 (click to enlarge).

The one hundred and third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part two of the VHS collection - 'Yes Greatest Video Hits'.

Listen and see if you agree with me about this collection of the band's promotional videaos, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* What on earth is going on in several of these videos?

* Has Big Generator strayed too far from the principles of Yes?

* Rabin's toilet story emerges once again - why?

 

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Full details of the Close to the Edge re-releases

Confirmation of King Crimson's return in 2014

Yes Greatest Video Hits on YouTube

Sign the e-petition to release the lost Yes tapes!

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 third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part two of the VHS collection - 'Yes Greatest Video Hits'.

Listen and see if you agree with me about this collection of the band's promotional videaos, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

* What on earth is going on in several of these videos?

* Has Big Generator strayed too far from the principles of Yes?

* Rabin's toilet story emerges once again - why?

 

Please subscribe!

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Full details of the Close to the Edge re-releases

Confirmation of King Crimson's return in 2014

Yes Greatest Video Hits on YouTube

Sign the e-petition to release the lost Yes tapes!

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