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Vocalist sounds a little like David Longdon from Big Big Train. Nice symphonic prog. I have never heard of them before. Thanks for posting!

I'm so envious! I was also 12 in 1977 and badly wanted to go to the Yes gig at the LA forum as I grew up in suburban LA. This was the year I discovered Yes thanks to my paper route money and Poo Bah...

Timely thread as I've been listening to a lot of Zappa as the year gets underway.
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These are my five favorites. Runners up...

I really like the image of Yes playing on Soul Train. I can just imagine if they were given enough time to play all of Gates. They certainly had the distinctive clothing and platform shoes ready to...

I wasn't aware that he had been asked since Anderson's comments so directly expressed such desire at the end of last year. Honestly it should frustrate him. Anderson is a founding member and his...

I always forget they played with Vangelis for a bit before Patrick. I think it was the Dan Hedges Yes bio where Steve talks about Vangelis's drumming during those sessions haha. He made it sound like...

Definitely! I watched the entire video recently. It's pretty cool; glad Jon posted it.

In all honestly, I feel like this could be said about 90% of progressive rock music, at least the classic stuff I like and still listen to 30 plus years on.

Both such beautiful albums.

Also raised in the LA burbs, the Calendar section was my favorite thing about the Sunday LA Times and as Paulrus says, when Yes announced ticket sales for the Sports Arena show, there was a picture...

Haha that is quite an understatement! In anticipation of my copy arriving, I’ve been revisiting the Lyon live release. I remember initially quite liking it and that is still true after spinning it...

Agree on Frost. Such a classic. To the OP, I dig all Enslaved releases although the ones leading up to Ruun are my favorite. Ruun is the moment for me when the band started to expand their...

I'm really happy this is seeing the light of day.

I do too! His style of guitar playing served the 80's iteration of the band really well and it sounds like a guy grounded in rhythm. I love the guitar solo on Burning Rope but I feel that is more...

Rutherford is a phenomenal musician in many ways. Lead guitarist is just not one of them. Not in 1978 or ever really.

Wait, really? I had no idea. I seem to recall the setlists in the States being quite a bit less than what is above, but I probably misremembered. I'd love to hear a good gig with that setlist as a...

I can understand this, and certainly the Asia angle was there. Downes is perfect for that material and the album turned out really well. I would have preferred they bring in Geoff as a guest musician...

My understanding at the time was that as Chris entered treatment for his illness, they had a tour booked (of course) and he championed Sherwood to replace him. At the time Chris had every intention...

This was probably the most thorough interview by Wakeman I'vve read. Greatly enjoyed reading this. I didn't realize after Alan broke his ankle during the Paris sessions after the 10th Anniversary...

It's not just Downes and White I'm worried about. Mr. Howe will no doubt slow the tempos so that he can keep up. I imagine Jon Davison will do a lovely job with To Be Over however, based on his...

With respect, capitalism in the sense that Waters is upset with it has to do more with companie prioritizing profits over the welfare of the planet or the people living on the planet more than...

I'm afraid I'm woefully ignorant in these type of legal matters but I am curious. If featured player wasn't a term in use at the time, then I'm guessing one could not have been hired as such back in...

Agree! I love Saucerful of Secrets, even with the descending into chaotic mess that is Corporal Clegg. The first album is a masterwork of psychedelia, as is Umma if not as solid track to track by the...

Definitely! Those first two records are very much classic Yes and Yesterdays will always be my favorite compilation from the band. Just a really nice selection to go along with America.

Yeah definitely, when you consider CTTE, Fragile and the Yes Album especially. I recall some of Bruford's comments, making fun of Anderson's inability to actually play the guitar he would strum to...

Thanks to the OP for putting this up. Quite enjoyed listening to Billy. What he says about 14 minutes in about the time of Heaven and Earth he saw as happy Yes when he was working on the backing...

I get what Henry is saying. This is a clip from Jon Anderson's current tour. The first six minutes or so is the title track from his new album but then it goes into Starship Trooper. I find myself...

This is a band I really want to like but in the past their music just hasn't made a connection with me, but I'll give their latest a listen. I like the cover.

I really enjoyed what he has put up so far, especially the story about how he came to write Survival after watching Nature documentaries. Makes a lot of sense! The illustrations around the text are...

I am Facebook impaired too after reading the user agreement in light of the data collection they've been up to in recent years. Now I just call my mom when I need an update or text my friends.
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I was at that gig too! Saw every SF area show in that era up to 2002. Excellent gig.

Curious Feeling is pretty darn great and holds up well. Other than that, only his most recent classical release does anything for me. YMMV.

I'll bite, as yes is an absolute fave for me going back to high school. Listen to Yes 50's version of Awaken. After Downes's butchering of the intro, which I expected so I don't even count that,...

What a lovely story. Thank you for sharing. I hope the life and the universe has been kind to you and your family in the years since.

I think I was bummed because they dropped New Language by the time they got to San Francisco and that was my favorite track off of the album at the time!

That's it! Did Igor play with them on the Masterworks tour? I remember him from the Ladder tour. Will have to look that up. The Ladder tour was a bit of a disappointment for me as I wanted more of...

Tom Brislin was the most pleasant surprise from the Symphonic tour. Incredible player who fit in well with the band and orchestra. I think they could have made a pretty great record with him in the...

I last saw Yes in July of 2002 on the Full Circle tour, their first full fledged tour with Wakeman since 1979. I remember thinking after the gig that if I never see Yes again, I'm good. After seeing...

That's ok, Steve Howe can't play those parts from America any longer either, judging by the horrible solos on the latest version of Awaken on Yes 50 live.

I would love to hear the Olias songs...

tbh, I've never understood the connection to Christian religious beliefs. It's not like there isn't alcohol in the Bible. It's been awhile but I don't remember alcohol being forbidden. Jesus is...

wait, as in serving zero spirits? I didn't realize there were any places left that were dry in the US?

Thank you for the extensive write up Thomas! I really enjoyed reading your recap.

Symphinity - Windchase 1977
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Let's just hope whatever it is, it doesn't come from another of his pipes.

Honestly, as someone who has followed Yes and Mr. Anderson since my high school days in the 80's, if you say you are a fan who responds to his spirituality, music and words, I can't see how you don't...

True on both accounts but the album with Benoit's vocals is much better than the album Horn sings over. Just my opinion. I have enjoyed the original since release. Maybe it has to do with liking the...

Love the new track. As with most Opeth, can't wait for the whole album to drop. And I'll state the obvious, this band has the best album covers.

I haven't had a lot of time to dig in yet, given both this and the KC box dropped at the same time, but I did get through the Phaedra era over the weekend. I like what Wilson has done with the...

Yaaaaaaaaay! Happy Day mate! I can't wait to listen to this.

The first album is still my favorite. Lovely music.

I had no idea about none of the band being German. Wow.

Very cool! Initially I preferred both Eloy and Novalis to their fellow German proggers in Nektar but over the years I've come to quite enjoy their 70's output.

That's a great write up Matthew. Thank you. Makes me want to drive down to Aurora to see the show. Living in the moment is key. Howe is correct here. Smartphones can be horribly annoying at gigs. I...

Respectfully, your categorization of Imagine's lyrics is not accurate. In the interest of expediency, I am here to help! You could research communism in its various forms as it has existed in the...

One of my favorite jazzers of all time. Maybe THE favorite. The sound worlds this guy created for ECM especially in the 1970's and 80's are incredibly unique and engaging. Vintage footage is much...

That's a wicked double headed axe Ron is wielding. I never thought I'd say this but I am now hoping they do an album with Ron.

That Jersey City gig is a good one! I've listened to that boot. I really wish I could have seen Yes in that era. The only time I got to see Anderson Howe Squire White and Wakeman was on their 2002...

Tormato, The 10th anniversary tour which was the 1979 tour and Drama were all in the round gigs. My first gig was Drama at the old LA Sports Arena in 1980. My friends and I were not old enough to...

Here's hoping! I'm encouraged by your experience! Thanks for sharing.

I saw the 2001 tour with orchestra and Gates was pretty good. I'm sorry if I'm being a cynic but I kinda shudder to think of what Howe's Yes might sound like plodding their way through a song like...