CD/Blu-ray purchased 2016

Despite what I say at the beginning of the episode, this is definitely episode 217. I finally manage to crack open my copy of the Steven Wilson Fragile remixes. Also, Mark Anthony K spins Rick Wakeman's Sea Airs and there's a news round up.

What has Steven Wilson managed to find in the archives?

How does the new version of Fragile 'feel'?

Why might Mark fall asleep at the wheel listening to this Wakeman record?

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

Show notes and links

Release Release cover by Concertos Dana

Stephen Soderbergh 9012Live tour behind the scenes

MTV Rockumentary 1991

Preston Frazier’s SomethingElseReviews - The Fish from Fragile

Miguel Falcao's latest cover - Soft as A Dove

Knifeworld - High/Aflame

Jorden Rudess - Sound Chaser

Bob Keeley's band!

 

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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

Billy Sherwood

Thanks to Mark Anthony K, we both managed to speak to Billy Sherwood and I'm releasing this episode on Chris Squire's birthday. Billy talks a lot about his memories of Chris as well as his experience of playing with Yes and his new album, Citizen.

There is also a review from Mark Anthony K of Keys to Ascension I and a lovely recording of Deidre Nelson who is the partner of Yes author, David Watkinson. It's a lovely and unusual way to experience Jon Anderson's lyrics.

Is Billy looking forward to playing Drama and Fragile?

What is the new album, Citizen, all about?

What was it like to be part of Chris Squire's last recording?

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

Show notes and links

Billy Sherwood

Citizen

Circa

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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 donated by John Doyle 2016

John Doyle very kindly sent me his copy of Saxlife plays Yes - Total Sax Retain which is the brainchild of saxophonist, Jamison Smeltz. So this week I got to listen carefully to Yes classics arranged for saxophone quartet.

There is also a review from Mark Anthony K of Heaven and Earth.

How does Yes music sound when arranged for saxophone quartet?

How were the tracks put together?

Is this a good 'tribute' album?

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

Show notes and links

Back of the CD

Trampled By Turtles play Owner of a Lonely Heart

Preston Frazier on Long Distance Runaround

Eleanor Rigby Yes cover from 1969, Hamburg

Ultimate Classic Rock review of The Yes Album

Saxlife.com

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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

Yessongs live!

It's half term in the UK so I was planning on having a very short episode. Fortunately, Mark Anthony K came to the rescue with a review and a great interview with Phil Naro from Yes tribute band, Yessongs. Thanks Mark!

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

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

Steve Howe, legendary guitarist of Yes.

It was very exciting to speak to Steve Howe this week and ask him about the forthcoming UK and European tour as well as Yes' plans for the future.

How has Billy Sherwood settled in?

Does Steve prefer playing whole albums?

Are there plans to tackle more whole albums?

Are Yes going back into the studio?

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

Show notes and links

6 year old plays South Side of the Sky

Preston Frazier reviews Five Percent for Nothing

 

 

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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

A collection of Magnification items purchased in the 2000s

I finally manage to speak to Mark Anthony K about Magnification 15 years after its release.

Is this a Yes album?

Is it progressive rock?

What is the production like?

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

Show notes and links

Paul @Earthbound's prog track

Miguel Falcao's Hearts bass cover

Preston Frazier reviews South Side of the Sky

Rick Wakeman's charity single

Graeme Stevenson's new CD:

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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

Tom Brislin, keyboard wizard!

In a week which I describe on the episode as 'a complete car crash' for me, I was hoping to present a conversation with Mark Anthony K about Magnification but instead I'm replaying my interview with Tom Brislin about his live exploits with Yes on the Symphonic Tour.

What was it like to play live with Yes?

How much did Tom feel part of the band?

Was this the best musical experience of his life?

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

Show notes and links

Tom's website

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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

ABWH Live with Tony Levin

I finally finish my listing to the Live at the NEC collection this week and Mark Anthony K goes on a journey to the centre of the world with Rick Wakeman!

What is the Bruford-Levin duet actually like?

Can we ignore the electronic drums?

Is this collection worth buying overall?

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

 

Show notes and links

SeYes website including concert details

 

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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

ABWH Live with Tony Levin

I finally get a chance to listen to the first disc of this collection. There is also time for another live review from Mark Anthony K and a top ten from Steve Roehr! Add to all this some amazing news about Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman, a press release from Yes and a preview of Dave Watkinson's new book and it's a packed episode!

How does Levin actually sound?

Does the structure of the concert work?

What is the ABWH choir like?

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

 

Show notes and links

Mark Anthony K's shots of Like It Is:

Rick Wakeman on Radio 2

Preston Frazier's We Have Heaven review

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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

ABWH Live with Tony Levin

I have been unwell this week so I have only had time to listen to the first moments of the ABWH Live at the NEC package. However, I have had time to look at the sleeve notes and do a bit of research. There's also a great review of a Jon and Vangelis album from Mark Anthony K and another 'list' from Marc Cadmore.

Why was this recording made?

Why was it not released until 2012?

Who is playing on it?

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

 

Show notes and links

Mark Anthony K's shots of his first edition Jon and Vangelis album:

Prog Magazine on the potential Rabin-Wakeman-Anderson project

Preston Frazier on Cans and Brahms

Kenny Brown spotted this review of the best releases from 2015 featuring The Ladder and Fragile

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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