CD/DVD purchased 2014

This week I watch the first part of the DVD from  Like It Is - Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This is the whole of Going for the One.

* How does this epic look on screen?

* Does the minimal staging work?

* What 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!

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Roman Guzman's podcast

Alan White's new website

Jon Kirkman's Soundcloud Yes clips

Preston Frazier's Union review

Trevor Horn concert

Retro 2 from Rick Wakeman

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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/DVD purchased 2014

This week I listen to the second CD from  Like It Is - Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This is the whole of The Yes Album.

* This was the highlight of the concert I went to see, in some ways. Is it as good on the CD?

* What about the tempos? Too slow?

* How does Geoff Downes' piano work come across?

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

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Roman Guzman's podcast

Rick Wakeman at Lincoln Cathedral

The Downfall of Yes

Every Little Thing review

NME article

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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/DVD purchased 2014

I've finally found time to listen to the latest release from Yes -  Like It Is - Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This week I concentrate on the CD of Going for the One.

* What does Jon Davison sound like when recorded live with the band?

* Does Geoff Downes simplify Wakeman lines significantly and does it matter?

* How is Billy Sherwood's mixing?

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

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Visit Instagram for the 'What's behind Tormato today?' fun

The REAL MTV Rockumentary

Rick Wakeman playing a Cathedral organ

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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

Scanned in and sent to me by the generous Carl Coppage

A look at an issue of the Yes Magazine from 1991, kindly scanned and sent to me by Carl Coppage.

* What can we learn about the state of the band in 1991 from this magazine?

* With hindsight, what seems odd?

* What did the Gottlieb Brothers think would happen to Yes after this point?

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Toto and Yes Summer Tour

Progeny Page

Mark Anthony K's latest Rick Wakeman disc

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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

Easter time!

A very brief update at Easter time, 2015.

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Yes Live in Chile DVD

Wakeman 1984 DVD

Wakeman TV 1980s

Preston Frazier on Looking Around

First clip form Progeny

Orchestral Prog CD

Yes on vinyl

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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

How many of the current line-up are included on these recordings?

A CD of Yes Live Rarities from Bob Burns spanning decades of the world's greatest progressive rock band.

* What lies in wait - and from what eras?

* Are any of these recordings different or special?

* Are these recordings more interesting that Seven Shows From Seventy-Two promises to be?

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

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Glass Hammer members talks about Awaken

Roger Dean on Tales From Topographic Oceans

Jacob Moon Band - Owner of a Lonely Heart cover

 

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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

Yes Magazine scan from Carl and Drama Tour Programme from Bob

The one hundred and seventy-second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring two blasts from the past - a scan from Carl Coppage of a Yes Magazine and a Drama tour programme from Bob Burns.

* What can we learn from old issues of magazines?

* With hindsight, how do these old items read?

* Whatever happened to Yes Magazine?

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

Inside front cover showing ticket and play lists - click to enlarge

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Preston Frazier on Yesterday and Today

Preston Frazier on Ben Craven's Revenge of Dr. Komodo

Mark Anthony K's latest Yes compilation

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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

Promotional copy received 2015

The one hundred and seventy-first episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring an interview with Bob Hagger from Mabel Greer's Toyshop and a first look at the contents of an amazing box of Yes delights from the mighty generous Bob Burns!

* What was it like working with Anderson and Squire?

* What was getting Mabel Greer's Toyshop back together like?

* What's in the box?

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

Wow! Look what arrived in the post from the very generous Bob Burns!

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Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Nun on the run Yes video

Mark Anthony K's odd Yes CD collection

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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

Promotional copy received 2015

The one hundred and seventieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring an interview with Clive Bayley from Mabel Greer's Toyshop.

* What was it like in London in the late 1960s?

* Was it obvious that the Yes men who joined Mabel Greer's Toyshop would go on to become so successful?

* Why has band got back together in 2014/5 and recorded an album?

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

The boys in the band!

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Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Progeny - Seven Shows From Seventy-Two photo

No Opportunity by an international collective on YouTube

Astral Traveller by Schnauser

Latest Tuneleak from Ben Craven

Toto new album

Amazing Grace cover - Miguel Falcao

Preston Frazier on I See You

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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

Promotional copy received 2015

The one hundred and sixty-ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the debut album from pre-Yes band, Mabel Greer's Toyshop. I am interviewing Clive Bayley from the band next week - and hopefully Bob Hagger as well.

* How interesting is this album to Yes fans?

* What do the two Yes tracks sound like?

* What do Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye add?

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

The boys in the band!

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Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Yes Expanded - on vinyl!

Edit Your Hometown

Preston Frazier on Beyond and Before

Jon Anderson - Hearts

Audio review featuring Yours is No Disgrace

Yes Instagram

Progeny - Seven Shows From Seventy-Two photo

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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