Me, obviously

After fantastic encouragement from listeners, this is the re-boot of the YMP. I am hoping to press onto episode 200 and beyond!

Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll.

Thank you to everyone who got in touch.

Here's to the future!

 

Show links and notes

http://youtu.be/GTlysbK5eZ0

@NotRightAway - tweeted a link to this dissection of Roundabout

Mark Anthony K's latest purchases!

Mark is also creating a new prog band!

Ken Fuller and Mark Anthony K Ultimate Classic Rock article link

Uncle Preston Frazier's review of Sweet Dreams

Brian Sullivan spotted this touching tribute to Chris Squire

Uncle Preston spotted the Billy Sherwood announcement

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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

What is the future for the YMP now that Chris Squire has left us? Please listen to the short episode and then let me have your thoughts in the poll below.

Many thanks,

Kevin

 

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Fish Out Of Water, Chris Squire

Many people have made tributes to the legacy of the legend, Chris Squire. Here are some of the most important and most affecting.

The great Chris Squire

The incomparable Chris Squire. 1948 - 2015.

"Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise."

We will miss you terribly, Chris. Rest In Peace.

Fish Out Of Water, Chris Squire

I finally listen properly to Chris Squire's first solo album, Fish Out Of Water from 1975.

Is this the lost Yes album?

Does it sound like Yes?

What do Patrick Moraz and Bill Bruford add?

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

Show links and notes

Light a candle for Chris Squire

Miguel's project video in support of Chris Squire #playforChris:

https://youtu.be/nMhI0fQEdrI

 

2015 Prog Awards

Preston's mid-2015 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

Drama to be played live in 2016 in its entirety!

In this tracks through time edition, I listen to the previous outings of some Drama tracks.

What can we expect from these Drama tracks live in 2016?

Is Jon Davison going to be the best Yes singer for Drama?

Who else has played these tracks?

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

Show links and notes

Light a candle for Chris Squire

Visit http://miguelbass.com/ for the #playforChris video!

Miguel's project video in support of Chris Squire #playforChris:

https://youtu.be/nMhI0fQEdrI

NPR on Heart of the Sunrise

Eddie Jobson's post about Yes

Sydney 2012 - Tempus Fugit

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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 to be played live in 2016 in its entirety!

In the midst of concern about Chris Squire's health, Yes have announced that Drama and Fragile will be played in their entirety in 2016 in Europe.

What can we expect from Drama live in 2016?

Have all the tracks been played live before?

What about Trevor Horn's contributions?

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

Show links and notes

Light a candle for Chris Squire

Keep an eye on http://miguelbass.com/ for the #playforChris video!

Video about Miguel's project in support of Chris Squire #playforChris:

https://youtu.be/J1LwXbGJu4Q

 

Prog Magazine on Yes European Tour 2016

Preston Frazier No Opportunity Necessary review

Jeff Hodges' article on the future of Yes

Ranking of Yes albums by quality noticed by @notrightaway on Twitter

Mark Anthony K's Ramshackled vinyl discovery

 

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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

Who are these people? Why are they all standing together?

Every issue of the Yes Magazine captures a moment in Yes history in a fascinating way. Thanks to Carl Coppage, I am able to immerse myself in one of these moments this week.

Why are fans all talking about a forthcoming box set?

What do Jon Anderson and Bill Bruford think of the forthcoming album and tour?

What is 'Dialogue' and where did it go?

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

Show links and notes

Light a candle for Chris Squire

Video about Miguel's project in support of Chris Squire #playforChris:

https://youtu.be/J1LwXbGJu4Q

BBC Prog programme

Progeny in a day

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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

Chris Squire - photo by Jeremy North

There has never been a more appropriate time to consider the contribution of Chris Squire to the greatest progressive rock band in the world.

What makes Chris Squire's bass playing unique?

What does he add to every Yes track he has been involved with?

What will Yes concerts be like this Summer without Chris on bass for the first time since 1968?

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

Show links and notes

Light a candle for Chris Squire

Video about Miguel's project in support of Chris Squire #playforChris:

https://youtu.be/J1LwXbGJu4Q

Scott O'Reilly blog post about Chris Squire

Kevin Brodie's favourite Squire moment - Ritual

Preston Frazier's review of Survival

YesFocus Squire support video

Mark Anthony K's Progeny photos

Circa's amazing Yes Medley with Kaye, White and Sherwood

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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 great Chris Squire

CD/DVD purchased 2014

This week I watch the second part of the DVD from  Like It Is - Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This is the whole of The Yes Album.

Does Downes' playing look as good as it sounds?

How is A Venture approached?

What else can we learn about the musicians from seeing them rather than hearing them?

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

Show links and notes

Photographs by Bob Mantin from Westbury 2014

Chris Squire announcement

Like It Is part 2

Progeny review from Sid Smith

BBC Radio 2 programme on Prog

Ben Craven Interview

Preston Frazier on Sweetness

 

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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