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Post by Mr Kite on Aug 21, 2012 21:32:28 GMT
If I died and went to heaven . And God was before me and asked me . "Kite , you now know I`m the lord and I have let you live a life on my Earth and seen things of wonder . "But I ask you now what was the most amazing thing you had the pleasure to behold on the time on Earth when you was mortal ?" "Roger Waters - The Wall. " I`d reply .
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Post by Mr Kite on Sept 20, 2012 20:42:56 GMT
A new tune from Tame Impala . The "new" old Floyd ?
Pure joy.
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Post by Mr Kite on Oct 21, 2012 20:14:09 GMT
Some Classic Prog/Blues from Stone The Crows . The Song and Video that turned me onto the wonderous world of Yes. ( The Multi Coloured Swap Swap, sat Morning 1977 , about Half Ten ) Another quality track . Curved Air .
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Post by Amadeus on Oct 22, 2012 12:31:00 GMT
Curved Air. This predates Stuart Copeland's turn at the drums.
My first intro to YES was 'Fragile'. The first thing that captured my attention was the excitingly crunchy sounding bass. And then the fact that music didn't have to be a 3 chord linear journey.
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Post by Mr Kite on Oct 22, 2012 17:54:26 GMT
Fragile took me to another place . Here is a great Video of early Yes .
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Post by The Sun King on Oct 22, 2012 20:56:44 GMT
Fragile is a classic album. They were now a group of virtuoso musicians.remarkable production from Eddie offord. Still sounds as fresh today. South side of the sky & Heart of the sunrise are as good as gets in rock. Squire & bruford surely one of the best rhythm sections ever. Even though they didn't like each other much.
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Post by mrmustard on Oct 22, 2012 21:31:43 GMT
For me, the most consistent Yes album in terms of quality of songwriting as well as musicianship. The term 'prog' doesn't apply here. It's just great music.
I've said it before on this forum; The Beatles without a shadow of a doubt where the most consistent band by far to turn out incredible songs one after another at a very high level. No other band ever came close to this level of songwriting on such a consistent level. Yes, however, at their best wrote, performed and recorded songs that rivalled the Beatles at their best. Fragile, for me, shows them at this level.
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Post by The Sun King on Oct 23, 2012 6:44:17 GMT
Very well put mrmustard your dead right. Take in consideration of the ages when they recorded fragile.Bruford & Squire were 20 & 21.there are very few bands who can match the Beatles & Yes on form could. They might not have been everyone's cup of tea, but when they got it right it stayed right. 1970 to 1977 was when their star shined brightest.They call this "The Main Sequence"
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Post by Mr Kite on Oct 23, 2012 17:58:18 GMT
Yep . To all above Fragile is genius . I got started with Going For The One which is another masterpiece . Roundabout .
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Post by The Sun King on Oct 23, 2012 21:19:08 GMT
Nice one Kitey
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Post by Mr Kite on Oct 28, 2012 12:42:02 GMT
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Post by Mr Kite on Nov 13, 2012 22:39:59 GMT
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Post by Amadeus on Nov 14, 2012 15:17:46 GMT
Being the negative cynical fellow I am, I thought the YES version had more of a solid bottom which I have more of a liking for.
But I have the album it's off of. In fact I'm the proud owner of 5 (five) Jon Anderson albums. But I don't have his latest one, Survival and Other Stories. Anyone heard it?
I only (only?) have four Wakeman albums. The first 3 and Rhapsodies from '79. He has rather a lot doesn't he?
I have Fish Out Of Water. I have 3 Steve Howe albums. But I don't have any Alan White or Pat Moraz. I don't even have any of Bruford's stuff outside of King Crimson. (BTW, I love RED).
AND....Drama, Fly From Here AND Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe are very good YES albums in my educated and well considered opinion.
No Benoit; No YES!
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Post by The Sun King on Nov 14, 2012 18:02:32 GMT
Thanks for that piece on Jon Anderson Mr Kite. I have to agree with Amadeus in preferring the Yes version of Hearts especially when you Add Squire,Rabin ,White ,Kaye & Horn to the mix . Fish out of Water is a great album.Reuniting Squire & Bruford of course. Just bought Squackett the new album from Squire & Hackett . Haven't listened to it yet though.I have most of Jons albums.His first 2 are amongst his best (Olias & Song of Seven) I have always liked In the City of Angels yes it's his attempt of a commercial pop/rock album but there are a few gems on there.Toto his backing band on most of the album.Angels Embrace is a another highlight from Jon,Ambient music at its best. I love the 4 albums he did with Vangelis ,some of his best work. I recommend Skyline from Steve Howe, beautifully chilled out guitar album. Portraits of Bob Dylan also by Steve is a must have. I love RED also Amadeus ,King Crimsons finest hour.In the Court runs it close though. In the Court has to one of the greatest debut albums EVER by the way. I gather your joking when you say No Benoit ,No Yes. No Jon,No Yes end of story. Anderson is Yes.The current line up is the greatest yes tribute band you could ever see. They are a joke in my eyes , how the mighty have fallen.They,ll be doing cruise ships next oops they are. Nough said.
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Post by Amadeus on Nov 14, 2012 18:57:33 GMT
I don't know Angels Embrace. Or Skyline or Steve does Dylan. Must check them out.
Jon Anderson (in my humble opinion) isn't YES. When I listen to Olias, or even Animation, It's just Jon Anderson. To me, YES is Anderson/Squire and Howe. In fact, a very large part Howe. That's why I always felt that DRAMA was a more YES sounding album than 90125. And ABWH was a more YES sounding album than BIG GENERATOR. regardless of who's singing.
Trevor Rabin did a great job, and I definitely love 90125 and TALK, but initially, he thought he was forming a new band with Squire/White/Kaye and later Jon. He didn't think he was Steve Howe's replacement.
I would've loved to have seen the band presented as CINEMA.
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Post by Mr Kite on Nov 14, 2012 19:53:53 GMT
Oh no ! , yet another Yes debate ! I never think that Jon on his own as Yes . Jon anderson and of course the brilliant Howe and not that brilliant Squire ( have you seen his dress sense ?) and White , Wakeman and even Bruford ( I still don`t rate Red ) are Yes . But take away little fellow and it is not and will never be Yes . Cruise Ships !!!! I still like Jon`s Hearts better . , more of a Cosmic feeling . Prog ? or not . The Brilliant Radiohead .
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Post by The Sun King on Nov 14, 2012 20:52:46 GMT
Of course there's more to yes than just Jon Anderson. My point is they are the sum of their parts . The classic line up being Anderson ,wakeman ,squire,Howe & Bruford/White. They become weaker without any of the above. But Jon,s voice is unique & can't be replaced . It's the sound of Yes. The yes of now should just call themselves by their names like ABWH. Believe me & mrmustard will tell you there's not many bigger fan of yes than me. Its such a shame to see how they have ruined the yes legacy by carrying on,even Wakeman Called them a joke. Went to see them with Benoit who was garbage by the way,Now they have Jon Davidson singing formerly of Glasshammer,big improvement on Benoit,but still a yes tribute. I now look forward to the Anderson,Rabin & Wakeman project. Amadeus you make great points regarding yes sounding albums. Mr kite don't rate Red & thought you had great taste
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Post by Amadeus on Nov 14, 2012 23:14:06 GMT
Starless, great song. Epitaph, great song. Thela Hun Gingeet, great tune. Thrak, more great stuff.
Ultimately, Yes are Yes if the name is printed on the album. Some may not like it but, I don't like that YES isn't on the ABWH album. Because they look like YES and sound like YES.
However, I do think that YES should knock the touring thing on the head. They're all, like 60 something? That's almost 70 something! Give Jon a call and do a great album to go out on. Just in case there isn't time for many more.
Is 'Squeeze' a Velvet Underground album?
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Post by mrmustard on Nov 15, 2012 0:08:43 GMT
I can certainly vouch for The Sun King in his admiration for Yes.
I think it's an absolute disgrace what this line up of 'Yes' are doing. They are exploiting the legacy of the band for a cash cow.
Why didn't they wait six months for Anderson to recover from his respiratory illness. They should be ashamed of themselves. The Sun King and I had a brief chat with Alan White at a Beatles convention a couple of years ago. We asked why they hadn't been in touch with Jon to which he said 'he could of called us.' (The Sun King - correct me if I have that slightly wrong).
To me, if there is no Jon Anderson there is no Yes. Now I love Drama but that was at a time Yes were still competing in the music industry. They are no longer competing so why not preserve the legacy if Yes instead of ruining it with the tribute band.
It kind of seemed acceptable with Drama that they could go under the Yes banner without him then but not now with basically a tribute band. They have nothing left to prove any more
No Jon, no Yes.
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Post by The Sun King on Nov 15, 2012 13:31:09 GMT
Yes your right mrmustard. Squire & Howe & White would not wait for Anderson to get better. They looked at as a chance to be in control. Tour when they want & as frequent as they could. They got rid of Oliver Wakeman to bring in Downes. One of the first tours was with Asia ,I wonder why. Then they did a half assed album in Fly from here. Which is basically left overs from the Drama sessions. Anyway let's look forward to the Anderson ,Rabin & wakeman project . Hope they tour with the new music. Amadeus your Right with your highlights of King Crimson all great songs. It just doesn't get better than "Starless" Red repays serious listening.
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