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From A Page, the new Yes Album–our views–405 from 2019-11-08T18:48:34
The new Yes album - From A Page Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week Mark and I give our in-depth view of the new Yes album (or EP if you prefer), ...
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Oliver Wakeman Interview–From A Page–404 from 2019-11-01T16:19:43
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier Oliver Wakeman - photo by John Graver.We were delighted to welcome Oliver Wakeman to the show this week to talk about ...
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Dylan Howe Interview PLUS Epic Competition Results! 403 from 2019-10-25T15:38:04
Dylan Howe Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierIt’s somewhat of a bumper episode this week. Later on we speak to Dylan Howe about the Steve Howe Trio album,...
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New Frontier by the Steve Howe Trio–402 from 2019-10-18T15:54:58
What a great instrumental album! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week, Mark and I have really enjoyed listening to the latest album from the Steve ...
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A quick reminder about the epic competition! from 2019-10-16T15:41:50
Don't forget to send your entry to show@yesmusicpodcast.com All the questions are on episode 400.Good luck!
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What did they do next part 6b–Jon Anderson–401 from 2019-10-11T16:45:06
Song of Seven Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThe huge news this week is certainly the 2020 UK tour announcement including the fact that the band will b...
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8 years of the YMP–400 from 2019-10-04T15:07:13
Just some of the prizes up for grabs! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWell, here we are at episode 400 and as a result we are going to break the structu...
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What did they do next part 6a–Jon Anderson–399 from 2019-09-27T14:03:28
Song of Seven Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week Mark and I discuss the next musician to leave the band, Jo Anderson and what he did next. In the...
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Meaningful Songs from The Word Is Live–398 from 2019-09-20T15:33:15
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier Chris Squire pictured in the booklet of The Word Is LiveThis week Mark and I re-visit one of our favourite Yes collecti...
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Four Seasons of Yes–397 from 2019-09-13T15:44:34
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier Would you call this Autumnal?This week Mark and I are considering what Yes Music might accompany each of the four seaso...
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What did they do next part 5b–Patrick Moraz–396 from 2019-09-06T16:01:56
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington This week is the second part of our look at what Patrick Moraz did after leaving Yes. So we’ve been lis...
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What did they do next part 5a–Patrick Moraz–395 from 2019-08-30T16:00:18
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington This week Mark and I are starting our look at what the next musician to leave the group got up to next s...
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Yes Live at Glastonbury 2003–394 from 2019-08-23T16:29:23
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Some of my items from around this timeAfter the news last week that the 2003 Glastonbury Festival concer...
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What did they do next Part 4b–Rick Wakeman–393 from 2019-08-16T16:00:17
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Here we are, back with part 2 or (b) of our look at what Rick Wakeman did next after the first time he l...
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YES50 Live–first impressions–392 from 2019-08-09T15:58:51
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier YES50 Live BookletMark and I are back this week to a more normal episode where we listen to the new Yes live album and ...
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What did they do next Part 4a–Rick Wakeman PLUS Dave Watkinson’s new Jon Anderson book! 391 from 2019-07-26T16:02:05
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington In a slightly'bare bones'episode, we start our look at the next man to leave the band, Rick Wakeman. Wha...
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Gates of Delirium Live Plus Tim Morse! 390 from 2019-07-19T15:22:27
Gates and Tim Morse's Yesstories Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week we have a slightly different format to the episode. Mark and I...
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What did they do next? Part 3b–Bill Bruford–Larks’Tongues in Aspic–389 from 2019-07-12T16:00:29
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington This week we finally get back to the second part of our look at what Bill Bruford did after leaving Yes...
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Miguel Falcão and #PlayForChris–388 from 2019-07-05T14:55:46
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Miguel Bass!This week we had a great conversation with Miguel Falcão about his now annual PlayForChris v...
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Mark at the Royal Affair Tour Plus Jon Kirkman’s Big News! 387 from 2019-06-28T16:30:37
Royal Affair Tour Book Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonIt’s a packed programme this week because not only did Mark go to the Toronto Roya...
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What did they do next? Part 3a–Bill Bruford–386 from 2019-06-21T13:36:33
Bill Bruford - Larks Tongues in Aspic Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week we have the first part of our next what did they do next ...
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The Royal Affair Tour setlist–385 from 2019-06-14T14:35:32
Yes Live June 2019 Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week, Mark and I talk about the Royal Affair Setlist - so, obviously, if you don’...
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What did they do next? Part 2b–Tony Kaye–384 from 2019-06-07T15:34:44
One Live Badger - or more... Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week we complete our two-part episode on the second musician to leave Y...
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Thoughts on The Royal Affair Tour 2019–376 from 2019-04-05T15:00:20
A Royal Affair! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week we abandoned our original plans because we felt it was important to talk about ...
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Was Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe nothing more than an enhanced Jon Anderson solo record? 375 from 2019-03-29T16:00:05
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Remastered and Expanded ABWHAs we approach the 30th anniversary of ABWH, we go back to consider whether ...
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Jon Anderson’s 1000 Hands Part 1–first listen–374 from 2019-03-22T16:00:53
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington 1000 Hands WebsiteThis week Mark and I got our hands on 1000 hands - or at least our virtual hands as we...
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Revisiting Yes’ First Album–373 from 2019-03-15T15:03:49
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Where it all began!This week Mark and I have been listening to the first Yes album to link in with it be...
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Jon Anderson’s Open–372 from 2019-03-08T16:02:34
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Open by Jon Anderson from 2011This week, Geoff Bailie pointed out to me another gaping hole in my knowle...
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Is Awaken the pinnacle of Yes music? 371 from 2019-03-01T17:00:43
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Going For The One and its singlesMark and I tackle the question of Awaken this week and consider its imp...
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Starship Trooper including 3 Wakemans–Wakemen? 370 from 2019-02-15T18:06:24
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Just one of the Wakemen featured this weekThis week I discovered something I didn't know about Yes...wow...
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Peter Banks-era Yes videos–369 from 2019-02-08T15:17:11
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington Peter BanksAfter seeing Fernando Perdomo's Peter Banks replica Yes guitar, we were inspired to watch som...
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White by White (Alan White, that, that is)–367 from 2019-01-18T17:23:38
The album from White Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonThis week, we listen to a little-known album which should be better known to all Yes f...
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Some rather unusual Yes and Yes-related items we got for Christmas–366 from 2019-01-11T17:00:57
More Drama! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR Hoisington What did we get for Christmas?What's unusual about the some of the items? What's an obi ...
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Brief New Year update–365 from 2019-01-04T15:20:40
Happy New Year! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier, Bill Govier and VR HoisingtonMark and I will be back next week with a full episode but in the meantime, here is a brief ...
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YMP 2018 Mixtape–364 from 2018-12-21T17:07:03
Season's Greetings! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierAs we reach the end of 2018, it's time to look back at what the 50th Anniversary of Yes has brought - ...
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Trevor Rabin’s 90124–363 from 2018-12-14T16:32:36
Ken Fuller's gift! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week Mark and I take a look at Trevor Rabin’s collection of demos and early versions entitled 9012...
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Steve Nardelli talks about Chris Squire, Peter Banks, The Syn and Syndestructible–362 from 2018-12-09T07:20:55
Syndestructible Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierIn our somewhat delayed episode, Mark and I speak to The Syn front man, Steve Nardelli this week. It was a...
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Dave Kerzner talks about Yesterday and Today–361 from 2018-11-30T16:40:19
Yesterday and Today Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week Mark and I speak at length and in depth to Dave Kerzner all about his Yes 50th Tribute Album...
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Billy Sherwood’s A Life in Yes Chris Squire Tribute Album–360 from 2018-11-23T16:49:01
A Life in Yes Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week we listen to Billy Sherwood’s excellent Chris Squire Tribute album, A life in Yes. We also discuss...
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Dave Kerzner’s Yesterday and Today Tribute Album–359 from 2018-11-16T15:27:43
Yesterday and TodayProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier This week Mark and I listen to the new 50th Anniversary Tribute collection from Dave Kerzner, Yesterd...
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Our Favourite songs from Time and A Word–358 from 2018-11-09T16:00:25
Time and a Word Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWhile we wait for the German version re-issue of Time and a Word on Record Store Day Black Friday, we deci...
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Half Term Replay–357 from 2018-11-02T17:00:54
Leave It on 12 inch single Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierAs it's half term for me and my family this week, I dipped into the archives and found the epis...
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3 Jon Anderson solo singles–356 from 2018-10-26T15:25
Jon Anderson Solo Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierIn a week when Jon Anderson's new solo album 1000 Hands is released for pre-order, we look at 3 old Ande...
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6 Yes Promotional Videos We Like–355 from 2018-10-19T15:02:35
Leave It video directed by Godley and Creme Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week we enjoyed choosing and watching some Yes promotional videos - see w...
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Bob Cesca–cover artist for Magnification and Symphonic Live–354 from 2018-10-12T15:16:50
Magnification Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week we speak to Bob Cesca, cover artist for Magnification and Symphonic Live who also shot, directed a...
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Yessongs the movie–353 from 2018-10-05T15:43:55
Yessongs - the movie Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierYessongs the movie - a different beast to the album of the same name, this is an iconic record of the...
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Approaching the tomb of the forbidden subject–Tormato! 352 from 2018-09-28T15:22:53
Tormato! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierTormato, undeniably the greatest Yes album ;-) celebrated 40 years recently. So this week, Mark and I listen agai...
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The last time Anderson, Howe, White, Squire and Wakeman played together–351 from 2018-09-21T14:53:11
Songs from Tsongas DVD Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week Mark and I have been considering Songs From Tsongas in order to re-live the last time How...
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Yes Featuring Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman–Live at the Apollo–350 from 2018-09-14T15:40:20
YES feat. ARW Live! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe're back with an in-depth review of Yes Featuring ARW's live new album. There are several different ...
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Short Summer Episode 2–Re-listen to my Jon Anderson Interview from 2018-09-07T14:45:21
Jon Anderson As promised, here is the second of two short episodes during the time I'm off on holiday. I hope you enjoy re-listening to my Jon Anderson interview from September 2016, in the contex...
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Short Summer Episode 1–Yes Featuring ARW Live and Leonard Bernstein from 2018-08-31T15:45:10
Bernstein and Yes? As promised, here is the first of two short episodes during the time I'm off on holiday. I hope you enjoy finding out a bit about ARW's fist concerts of the new leg of their tou...
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Going for the One on Yesshows–349 from 2018-08-24T15:45:47
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Relayer Live in 2019? 348 from 2018-08-17T15:57:23
Relayer! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWith the'news'that Patrick Moraz might be joining Yes live in 2019 to play the whole of Relayer, Mark and I discu...
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YES Legacy–50th Anniversary Plaque unveiling–347 from 2018-08-10T16:00:09
Dr. Bill Bruford Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierI report back from the amazing YES 50 Plaque unveiling ceremony in London where I met Bill Bruford, membe...
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Fragile–by Yes Featuring ARW!–346 from 2018-08-03T15:00:52
YMP - always at the forefront of the news! ;-) Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierA short discussion of the new music by Yes featuring ARW enti...
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YES FanFest–50 True Summers–from a distance–345 from 2018-07-27T15:36:21
Ken Fuller's programme! Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierNeither Mark nor I were able to get to the YES50 FanFest in Philadelphia but we took...
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Dave Watkinson interview–Plaques, A Competition and Warriors in the basement! 344 from 2018-07-20T15:00:03
Dave Watkinson with Simon Barrow at YES50 Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierI catch up with Dave Watkinson in a secret Westminster location to...
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Yes singles part 20–Heaven and Earth–343 from 2018-07-13T16:17
Heaven&Earth Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe've (finally) reached the end of the Yes singles series with Heaven and Earth which didn't re...
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Yes singles part 19–Fly From Here–342 from 2018-07-06T15:00:16
Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier We consider the singles (if any) from Fly From Here this week and talk about this difficult time in the ban...
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Yes miscellany–it’s all a matter of opinion–341 from 2018-06-29T16:20:06
My copy of Relayer Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week I'm preoccupied with arrangements for the family funeral but I managed to meet ...
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Yes singles part 18–Magnification–340 from 2018-06-22T16:07:10
Magnification and Symphonic Live Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe consider the singles (if any) from Magnification this week and talk abou...
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A short set of messages in a difficult week–339 from 2018-06-15T15:41:47
Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier A very short episode this week as I was unable to fit anything more in due to bereavement.Vote for YES50 Fa...
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Yes Singles part 17–The Ladder–338 from 2018-06-08T15:54:34
The Ladder Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWere there any singles from The Ladder? How would you rate this album?How do the two Yes camp s...
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The Sea Within and Tom Brislin Interview–337 from 2018-06-01T15:49:21
The Sea Within Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierIn a week which was supposed to be a holiday for me, we actually managed to speak to Tom Bris...
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Fish Out Of Water Deluxe Edition–336 from 2018-05-25T15:58:59
Fish Our Of Water Deluxe Edition Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierMark and I have finally both received our remarkable box sets of the deluxe...
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Yes singles part 16–Keys to Ascension and Open Your Eyes–335 from 2018-05-18T15:55:02
Keys to Ascension and Open Your Eyes Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe cover the Keys to Ascension albums as well as Open Your Eyes this we...
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Yes singles part 15–Talk–334 from 2018-05-11T15:59:17
Talk, Talk Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe've reached Talk in our survey of Yes singles. It's a fairly sketchy picture but we know there ...
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Yes singles part 14–Union–333 from 2018-05-04T16:21:21
Union - 8 Yes Men in harmony? Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWhat was going on with Union? It's a question which has baffled fans and riled...
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Yes singles part 13–Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe–332 from 2018-04-27T16:04:24
ABWH in all its wonderful variety Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierDepending on your point of view, this week we take a detour from Yes - or ...
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Yes singles part 12–Big Generator–331 from 2018-04-20T15:39:34
Love Will Find A Way 7 in and 12 in Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierBig Generator took a long time to create but, fear not, this episode isn...
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Yes singles part 11–90125–330 from 2018-04-13T15:05:46
90125 Singles Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe are finally back to the YEs singles series and we have reached 90125. It's an amazing set o...
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A quick Easter quiz–329 from 2018-04-06T16:17:55
YES50 T Shirt! Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week I feed back from the amazing YES50 Fan Convention organised by Brian Neeson and Dav...
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Yes 50 Fan Convention–328 from 2018-03-30T15:24:36
Dave Watkinson, Roger Dean and Jerry Ewing Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierThis week I feed back from the amazing YES50 Fan Convention organ...
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Yes 50 Live in Birmingham 2018–327 from 2018-03-23T16:55:28
Symphony Hall, Birmingham Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe are taking a break from the Yes singles episodes because of the YES50 celebrati...
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Interview Special–John Holden’s New Album, Capture Light–326 from 2018-03-22T13:57:05
Capture Light by John Holden John Holden has created a wonderful album for his debut release, featuring, amongst many other excellent musicians, Billy Sherwood, Oliver Wakeman and Oliver Day. I sp...
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Yes Singles Part 10–Drama–325 from 2018-03-16T17:08:57
Into The Lens single Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierIt's Drama this week which fits in well with the forthcoming launch of Fly From Here - ...
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Yes Singles Part 9–Tormato–324 from 2018-03-09T17:06:39
Don't Kill The Whale Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill GovierWe have reached 1978's Tormato in our survey of Yes singles which means listening to Do...
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Fly From Here–Return Trip–Initial Reactions–323 from 2018-03-07T08:44:40
Fly From Here - Return Trip In an extra episode, I was joined by Mark in Canada and Geoff Bailie in Northern Ireland to share our collective first impressions of the Trevor Horn re-working of Fly ...
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Yes singles part 8–Going For The One–322 from 2018-03-02T16:57:32
Going For The One and its singles Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.We have reached Going For The One in our grand progress through the Yes s...
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Yes singles part 7–Solo Album singles–320 from 2018-02-16T16:59:09
Solo albums - yes I know there's one missing. Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.In a detour, we talk about the singles from the Solo albums Y...
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Yes singles part 6–Tales from Topographic Oceans and Relayer–319 from 2018-02-09T17:08:52
Relayer featuring Patrick Moraz Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.No singles were released from Tales From Topographic Oceans - unless you kn...
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Yes singles part 5–Close To The Edge–318 from 2018-02-02T17:01:33
The iconic album Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.Close To The Edge is, for most fans and commentators, the pinnacle of progressive rock mus...
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Yes singles part 4–Fragile–317 from 2018-01-26T17:06:08
Fragile produced just one single - Roundabout Produced by Robert Nasir, Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.Fragile elevated the band further than ever before. Rick Wake...
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Yes singles part 3–The Yes Album–316 from 2018-01-19T16:59:23
The Yes Album with Tony Kaye in plaster Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.This week we discuss The Yes Album and its single, Your Move. It has plenty of va...
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Yes singles part 2–Time And A Word–315 from 2018-01-12T16:58:38
Time And A Word Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.We've reached Time And A Word in our survey of Yes'singles so let us know what you thin...
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Yes singles part 1–314 from 2018-01-05T17:07:23
Yes singles Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.For our first episode of 2018 - #YES50! - we start a new series about Yes singles from the ...
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End of Year Quiz and 2017 Review–313 from 2017-12-29T16:56:17
Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier. The second of two short episodes for Christmas and New Year 2017.Mark reviews the year and I present a quick quiz! Seaso...
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Mabel Greer’s Toyshop album result plus a very brief Christmas and New Year message–312 from 2017-12-22T15:56:45
The Secret - Mabel Greer's Toyshop Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.As usual at this time of year, I am on holiday with my family so ful...
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Clive Bayley from Mabel Greer’s Toyshop talks about the new album and Peter Banks–311 from 2017-12-15T17:01:23
The Secret - Mabel Greer's Toyshop Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.I wasn't able to record with Mark this week but I did manage to spea...
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Yes covers we like from YouTube–310 from 2017-12-08T17:00:04
#YES50 Fan Convention! Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.Mark and I have been enjoying watching Yes covers on YouTube this week and we sh...
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Virgil and Steve Howe’s Nexus–309 from 2017-12-01T16:44:03
Virgil and Steve Howe - Nexus Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.We announce the winner of the vinyl Topographic Drama competition and re...
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What 80s music could be played on the YES50 tour?–308 from 2017-11-24T17:01:16
Yes 80s Output Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.As we wait for YES50, we took the opportunity to think about what 80s music could be pla...
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Yes Tracks Through Time–Part 14–Survival–307 from 2017-11-17T16:59:44
Survival - Beat Club 1969 Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.I didn't get to see Rick Wakeman this week, due to a family emergency but we ...
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Geoff Downes on DBA3–Skyscraper Souls–306 from 2017-11-10T16:56:35
DBA3 - Skyscraper Souls Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.We managed to speak to Geoff Downes about his other new release - The Downes Br...
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Geoff Downes on #Yes50 and Topographic Drama–305 from 2017-11-03T15:17:13
YES-Topographic Drama Produced by Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Yes keyboard player Geoff Downes onto the show this week t...
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Live rarities and oddities–304 from 2017-10-27T15:48:35
An essential collection of Live offerings Produced by Michel Arsenault, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier.Another week another challenge! It's been another difficult week but here we are...
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Jon Anderson’s Song of Seven–303 from 2017-10-20T15:01:51
Song of Seven Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.In a week where Kevin is not well, we still manage to review Song of Seven separately. Mark also steps into ...
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Going For The One‘Lost’Songs–302 from 2017-10-13T15:24:20
Going for the One Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We listen to the extra songs on the expanded and remastered Going For The One reissue and Miguel Falcao ...
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Yes Album Covers–The Good The Bad And The Ugly–301 from 2017-10-06T15:47:32
Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. After the excitement of episode 300, we are back with some more great Yes discussion - this time about the album covers ...
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YMP reaches another milestone–300 from 2017-09-29T15:54:17
YES-Topographic Drama Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It's the 300th episode! We take a look back at some notable happenings in the past 300 episodes and ...
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Mark’s ARW experience including an interview with Lee Pomeroy–299 from 2017-09-22T15:38:59
Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. Mark went to see ARW in concert this week and he also managed to meet up with Lou Molino and Lee Pomeroy! He recorded so...
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R.I.P. Virgil Howe–298 from 2017-09-15T14:39:49
Virgil Howe R.I.P. After the terrible news of the passing of Steve Howe's younger son, Virgil, Mark and I thought it would be inappropriate to release a normal episode of the podcast this week. So...
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Going For The One is 40! 297 from 2017-09-08T16:26:07
Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. The last album in the main sequence turns 40 this year so we take another look at it this week. There's also the news of...
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Steve Howe–Anthology 2–296 from 2017-09-01T15:49:31
Anthology 2 - Steve Howe Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.Our first'proper'episode for a couple of weeks features the brilliant Steve Howe Anthology 2 as w...
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Holographic Two Pence and 300th Episode Competition!–295 from 2017-08-25T16:33:07
I'm on holiday - again - this time to celebrate my son Edward getting into the university of his choice. So here's Preston Frasier, Mark and I discussing the recent 50th Anniversary pronouncement f...
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Yestival is the Steve Howe Show–294 from 2017-08-18T15:37:12
Two Sides of Peter Banks Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.On social media this week there was a suggestion that Steve Howe has taken over Yes - in organisa...
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Special extra episode–Dan and Amanda’s live picks from 2017-08-16T15:42:21
Dan and Amanda I was delighted when Daniel Krohn and his wife Amanda sent me their ideas for a concert featuring a song from every Yes album. Rather than letting it be hidden in a longer episode, ...
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Yestival!–293 from 2017-08-11T15:55
Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. Yestival is finally underway and so Mark and I watch some of the first crowd-shot videos which have emerged. Obviously, ...
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Live From House of Blues–292 from 2017-07-28T15:47:53
House of Yes DVD Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.Mark and I watch some of House of Yes - Live at House of Blues and also share some amazing news about Dyl...
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Yes Music for Life Events–291 from 2017-07-21T16:08:35
GTR Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.What Yes music would go with which life event? This is a topic suggested by Jeffrey Crecelius and was great fun for Ma...
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The Ladder Revisited–290 from 2017-07-14T16:09:39
The Ladder Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.This week I couldn't find a time to record with Mark but we still managed to take another, separate look at The...
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Desert Island Yes CD–289 from 2017-07-07T15:33:34
Produced by Preston Frazier, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. We welcome Bob to the show to talk about what he would have on a 1 hour Yes CD! Mark also reviews Tales From Topographic...
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Jon Anderson’s Animation–288 from 2017-06-30T15:57:34
Jon Anderson - Animation Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It's back to the 1980s this week as we listen to Jon Anderson's third solo album, A...
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Levin Torn White–287 from 2017-06-23T16:00:18
Levin Torn White album 2011 Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We enjoy listening to music neither of us has heard previously and which combine...
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What’s your favourite post-main sequence Yes epic? 286 from 2017-06-16T16:05:18
Keystudio Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.Epic Yes music is under the microscope this week. Also, Mark reviews One Live Badger! Are there...
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Bill Bruford vs. Alan White–285 from 2017-06-09T16:01:13
Bill Bruford book Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It was brilliant to be able to welcome Preston Frazier to the podcast this week to talk ab...
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Reasons why Yes music has endured and will continue–284 from 2017-06-02T16:02:52
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. As it's half term holiday in the UK this week, I haven't been able to add all the'bells and whistles'such ...
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Yes Tracks Through Time Part 13–The Fish–283 from 2017-05-26T16:17:43
A whole lot of Fish! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.This week it was great to welcome long-time listener, Ken Fuller, onto the show. We lis...
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9012Live–282 from 2017-05-19T16:26:18
My 90125 and 9012Live collection Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We were delighted to welcome Joost Maglev onto the show this week to discus...
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The Steve Howe Album–Part 2–281 from 2017-05-12T15:48:29
The Steve Howe Album Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We finish off listening to The Steve Howe Album this week and there's a bit of a differ...
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The Steve Howe Album–Part 1–280 from 2017-05-05T16:28:46
The Steve Howe Album Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.After looking at Yes keyboardists for a while, we are turning our attention to guitaris...
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What we wish Yes and ARW would play live in 2017–279 from 2017-04-28T19:14:33
90125 on vinyl for Record Store Day 2017! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.If it was up to us, here are some songs we would like Yes and ARW ...
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More on Yes keyboard players–278 from 2017-04-21T16:05:10
Yes logo by Roger Dean - of course! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.After a suggestion by Jeremy North, we look at live performances by Yes ...
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A Tale of Two Yeses–277 from 2017-04-14T15:37:10
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. It's the Easter holidays for me but I still managed to catch up with Mark about the Rock and Roll Hall of ...
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Kaye vs. Wakeman–276 from 2017-04-07T15:54:50
Two wonderful albums! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We look at the first two Yes keyboard players in a week when they are both to be induc...
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Projekt GEMINEYE and Yes song redemption–275 from 2017-03-31T16:02:40
An Ordinary Day by Projekt GEMINEYE Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.This week we feature Mark's new album, An Ordinary Day, and find out all...
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Howe vs. Rabin–274 from 2017-03-24T17:03:15
Self Titled by Patrick MorazProduced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. We look at the differences between Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin by listening to...
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ARW live in Birmingham–13th March 2017–273 from 2017-03-17T17:01:22
ARW live!Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. Kevin feeds back from the ARW concert. Wow. Mark interviews him about his experiences and there's...
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ARW as they were in Union Live–272 from 2017-03-10T17:01:22
Tales from Yesterday Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.Before the ARW concert on Monday night, Kevin and Mark discuss how the three musicians ...
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Jon Kirkman’s Dialogue–271 from 2017-03-03T17:05:57
Jon Kirkman's Dialogue Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.I finally got my hands on Jon Kirkman's wonderful new book, Dialogue, this week. This...
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Everyone in Yes is a newcomer! 270 from 2017-02-24T16:10:49
Citizen by Billy Sherwood Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It's half term holiday for me this week so the episode is slightly shorter than no...
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Tormato and Relayer Live–Really? 269 from 2017-02-17T16:59:55
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. With Yes announcing that the next two albums to be given the'Album Series'treatment are Tormato and Relaye...
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Martin Popoff Yes Author Interview plus Rick Wakeman CD give-away! 268 from 2017-02-10T17:06:33
Martin Popoff Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.We were delighted to be able to interview Yes book author, Martin Popoff, this week.'Time and ...
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Rest In Peace John Wetton plus Jon and Vangelis remastered from 2017-02-03T17:02:09
John Wetton Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.Geoff Baillie and Jamie McQuinn lead the tributes to John Wetton, prog bassist. Mark and Kevin r...
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An interview with ARW bassist, Lee Pomeroy–266 from 2017-01-27T17:00:37
Lee Pomeroy Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.What a treat it was to welcome Lee Pomeroy, bassist with ARW amongst many other bands and projec...
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Yes Live at Rock in Rio, 1985–265 from 2017-01-20T17:14:38
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. We discuss the amazing 1985 concert known as Rock in Rio and Mark reviews Rick Wakeman's Rock and Roll Pro...
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ARW drummer, Lou Molino returns to the YMP–264 from 2017-01-13T16:48:04
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. We were delighted to welcome Lou Molino, ARW drummer back to the podcast this week. He shares some thought...
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2016’s Christmas Presents and Top 3s–263 from 2017-01-06T16:57:36
Union on 180g vinyl! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It's New Year 2017 so Mark and I take some time out to compare our Yes-related Christm...
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Fly From Here Redux (replay)–262 from 2016-12-30T18:58:09
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. A mid-holiday episode where I replay two segments from previous episodes on Trevor Horn's contributions to...
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Yes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 2017! 261 from 2016-12-23T17:38:07
Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault. Mark and I have our 2 pence on two subjects this week - Yes being inducted - finally - into the Rock and R...
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Something’s Coming–again! 260 from 2016-12-16T16:19:41
Something's Coming! Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.It's getting close to Christmas so this week Mark reviews Chris Squire's Swiss Choir and...
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Yes Tracks Through Time Part 12–I’ve Seen All Good People–259 from 2016-12-09T17:13:53
3 Ships by Jon Anderson Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier, Wayne Hall and Michel Arsenault.This week we return to the Yes Tracks Through Time series and listen to 6 versions o...
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Author Jon Kirkman on his new Yes book, Dialogue–258 from 2016-12-02T17:16:59
Rick Wakeman - Songs of Middle Earth Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier and Wayne Hall.Jon Kirkman joins us this week to talk about his new Yes book, Dialogue. He reveals some ...
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ABWH and ARW–257–Yes Music Podcast from 2016-11-25T17:48:13
ABWH - An Evening Of Yes Music Plus Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier and Wayne Hall.This week we welcome Wayne Hall onto the podast to talk about his ARW concert experience a...
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A Bootleg From The Solo Albums Tour–256–Yes Music Podcast from 2016-11-18T16:40:55
Just after Relayer... Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon, Bill Govier and Wayne Hall.This week Mark and Kevin listen to a bootleg on YouTube of the first concert in the Solo Albums Tour. Ma...
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Fish Out Of Water by Chris Squire–255–Yes Music Podcast from 2016-11-11T17:08:44
Fish Out Of Water Deluxe Expanded Edition Produced by Preston Frazier, David Gordon and Bill Govier.We've reached the final record in our solo album survey and in some people's view it's the best,...
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The Story of I by Patrick Moraz–253 from 2016-10-28T15:07:19
'The Story of I'by Patrick Moraz Produced by Preston FrazierThis week Mark and Kevin look at The Story of I by Patrick Moraz. This is the third solo album from the 75/76 collection. The 2 Pence is...
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Steve Howe’s Beginnings–252 from 2016-10-21T13:04:15
'Beginnings'by Steve Howe Produced by Preston FrazierThis week we have reached Steve Howe's Beginnings in our survey of Yes members'solo albums. We also have a slightly exasperating 2 Pence about ...
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Ramshackled by Alan White–251–Yes Music Podcast from 2016-10-14T14:58:14
Ramshackled by Alan White Produced by Preston FrazierMark and Kevin start a series on Yes members'solo albums with the Alan White album, Ramshackled. There's also news on a new YMP Classic Feed co...
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Patrick Moraz, Bill Bruford, Dave Watkinson and ARW Live! 250 from 2016-10-07T13:22:52
Mark reviews a little-known record by Bill Bruford and Patrick Moraz, Dave Watkinson joins Kevin to talk about his new Warriors book and there is plenty of discussion of the set list and first vid...
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YMP 5th Anniversary part 5 with Kevin Brodie and Mark Anthony K–249 from 2016-09-30T15:12:36
Kevin Brodie It's the fifth and final day of the 5th Anniversary celebrations and we have a bumper episode featuring a conversation with teacher, listener and Yes fan, Kevin Brodie, as well as Kev...
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YMP 5th Anniversary–Part 4 with Preston Frazier–248 from 2016-09-29T15:22:13
5 Years! We've reached the fourth day of the YMP 5th Anniversary week and today I speak to Yes reviewer extraordinaire, Preston Frazier. Listen to the episode then let us know what you think!Pres...
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YMP 5th Anniversary–Part 3 with Jamie McQuinn–247 from 2016-09-28T14:49:47
5 Years! On the third day of the 5th Anniversary celebrations, I speak to long-time listener, Jamie McQuinn, who shares many Yes related topics including a special Jon Anderson story.Listen to the...
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YMP 5th Anniversary–Part 2 with Miguel Falcão–246 from 2016-09-27T14:58:17
5 Years! The second of 5 special, daily anniversary episodes of the podcast featuring conversations with listeners. Today, it's bass maestro, Miguel Falcão. Listen to the episode then let us know...
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YMP 5th Anniversary–Part 1 with Ken Fuller–245 from 2016-09-26T15:12:34
5 Years! The first of 5 special, daily anniversary episodes of the podcast featuring conversations with listeners. We start with Ken Fuller.Listen to the episode then let us know what you think! ...
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A Bootleg Review and Yessongs live? 244 from 2016-09-23T13:57:54
Alan White in Cinema from Dave Watkinson Mark reviews a bootleg recording and we discuss what Yes can mean by playing Yessongs live in Japan. Also, I continue reading the Bill Bruford Autobiograph...
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Bill Bruford’s autobiography and those electronic drums–243 from 2016-09-16T14:10:23
Bill Bruford book I start to read the Bill Bruford Autobiography and we discuss a fun 2 pence as well as those hideous (or not) electronic drums. There's also the announcement of a Patreon idea......
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Jon Anderson–Prog God–241 from 2016-09-02T15:01:04
Jon Anderson Prog God 2016 In the week when Jon Anderson is deified as the 2016 Prog God, we discuss Yes'whole album live obsession and the fact that Trevor Horn appeared on stage with them again ...
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Favourites from the Internet plus Yes or Anderson Rabin Wakeman–which is more authentic? 240 from 2016-08-26T15:01:23
Yes'home on the web - YesWorld.com We are trying out a new format on the podcast beginning this week. There's the usual news and an album review from Mark (Keys to Ascension II) but then I take pa...
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A post-holiday round up–239 from 2016-08-19T18:31:57
Chris Bandini went to see Yes recently... I'm back from holiday but am still on leave from work so U just have time for an update. However, the ever-reliable Mark has a review of Rick Wakeman's la...
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A holiday 2 pence–238 from 2016-08-12T17:09:04
I'm on holiday this week so here's a brief 2 pence from Mark Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anyt...
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A Yes Miscellany and a World Trade album review–237 from 2016-08-05T15:13:23
A shot from Ken Fuller's concert experience I'm off on holiday for the next two Fridays so episodes will be shorter than normal. We have the benefit of Mark's latest album review this week, howeve...
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An interview with ARW drummer, Lou Molino–236 from 2016-07-29T14:54:41
Lou Molino's website In a bit of an exclusive scoop, Mark and I talk to Lou Molino about his role in Anderson Rabin Wakeman, on the drums. I also give my response to the recent Team Rock articlal ...
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Alan White and Jay Schellen–235 from 2016-07-22T14:57:13
Alan White - out of touring for the moment With the news that Alan White is to miss the start of the US Yes tour, we consider what this means for Yes and Mark listens to Lou Molino, new drummer fo...
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Anderson/Stolt Invention of Knowledge Part 2 and an interview with Matt Riddle–234 from 2016-07-15T14:51:04
Anderson/Stolt Invention of Knowledge I listen to the second record of Invention of Knowledge by Anderson/Stolt. Also, Mark interviews Matt Riddle, keyboard player from Yessongs.Do sides 3 and 4 d...
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Anderson/Stolt Invention of Knowledge–233 from 2016-07-08T14:22:15
Anderson/Stolt Invention of Knowledge It's time to investigate Invention of Knowledge by Anderson/Stolt! Also, Mark reviews Jon Anderson's Survival and Other Stories and there's his two pence as w...
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Total Rock Review DVD–Part 3–232 from 2016-07-01T15:07:03
Courtesy of Paul Caruana! I have finally managed to finish off the DVD this week - and it's been very enjoyable. Mark investigates Conspiracy and we both mention the first anniversary of Chris Squ...
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Total Rock Review DVD–Part 2–231 from 2016-06-24T15:18:25
Courtesy of Paul Caruana! In a week of amazing contrasts, I return to continue my look at the Total Rock Review DVD and Mark revistis the ABWH album as well as bringing us his two pence on the fut...
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The one that got away–230 from 2016-06-17T14:13:14
Part of the 2015 Christmas haul! It's been one of those weeks again where my day job has prevented me from looking further at the DVD I began last week. However, I've found a couple of clips from ...
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Unexpected demo tracks and Total Rock Review DVD–229 from 2016-06-10T14:59:53
A gift fromPaul Caruana! This week Mark looks at Union(!) and his two pence is about the vinyl resurgence. I have a think about some demo tracks I have encountered this week and also I start to lo...
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Looking forward to the 5th Anniversary of the YMP–228 from 2016-06-03T14:40:37
It's half term holiday in my part of the UK this week so I don't have time to record very much. However, I do manage to look forward to the 5th anniversary of the YMP and Mark reviews a Trevor Rabi...
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Keystudio–227 from 2016-05-27T14:58:49
CD purchased 2001 Anderson Rabin and Wakeman are working on a new album. The last time Anderson and Wakeman worked on a Yes album together was Keys to Ascension 2 so Mark and I take this opportuni...
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Heaven&Earth Revisited–226 from 2016-05-20T13:57:57
The most recent Yes studio album There's a huge amount going on in the extended world of Yes but Mark and I take some time out to look back at the most recent studio album and re-assess its merits...
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Yes live in Birmingham 6th May 2016 from 2016-05-13T07:17:09
Drama and Fragile Live!I feed back from my amazing concert experience with William in Birmingham on 6th May 2016. Mark Anthony K reviews YesShows and also gives us his latest'2 pence'! How does D...
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Talk to be played live by Anderson Rabin and Wakeman! 224 from 2016-05-06T12:42:41
This week Kevin shares some thoughts about Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman tackling Talk live. There is also a review of Talk by Mark and a reminder of what happened last time Kevin went to see Yes liv...
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Trevor Horn and Drama–223 from 2016-04-29T14:53:32
Drama! This week we learned that Trevor Horn is to join Yes on stage to perform Drama so I took the opportunity to think a bit about the Drama era and Mark Anthony K reviews The Yes Album as well ...
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Should Yes Play Whole Albums Live? 222 from 2016-04-22T13:14
I recorded this episode early in the week shortly before the news of Prince's death was announced. Another musical genius is gone. It's turning into a terrible year for our heroes. On the show, I ...
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Yes Tracks Through Time–Part 11–Ritual–221 from 2016-04-15T14:24:18
Which Ritual is your favourite? The'other'track Yes will be playing live from Tales From Topographic Oceans this year - Ritual. Also, Mark reviews a rather different album, Big Generator. Is th...
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Yes Tracks Through Time–Part 10–The Revealing Science of God–220 from 2016-04-08T14:46:39
Tales From Topographic Oceans In a week where Yes revealed they will be playing sides one and four of Tales From Topographic Oceans live, Mark and I look at aspects of the most controversial Yes a...
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Hidden Yes gems in your collection–219 from 2016-03-26T16:13:26
Yesterdays Roger Dean label In a shorter episode because of Easter, I think about some aspects of Yes albums I don't normally dwell on. Also, Mark Anthony K reviews a remarkable Billy Sherwood alb...
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Fragile Definitive Edition, mixed by Steven Wilson–part 2–218 from 2016-03-18T16:46:29
CD/Blu-ray purchased 2016 This week I listen to the newly-remixed album tracks. Also, Mark Anthony K reviews Union Live and I think about the late Keith Emerson.What has Steven Wilson done to the ...
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Fragile Definitive Edition, mixed by Steven Wilson–part 1- 217 from 2016-03-11T15:11:45
CD/Blu-ray purchased 2016Despite 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, Ma...
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An Interview with Billy Sherwood–Chris Squire, Yes and Citizen–216–Yes Music Podcast from 2016-03-04T23:18:06
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...
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Saxlife plays Yes–Total Sax Retain–215 from 2016-02-26T14:43:05
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 c...
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Mark’s interview with Phil Naro from Yessongs–214 from 2016-02-19T17:34:54
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...
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An interview with Steve Howe on Yes in 2016 and beyond!–213 from 2016-02-12T17:20:49
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 ...
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Magnification 15th Anniversary–212 from 2016-02-05T17:03:57
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?W...
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Tom Brislin Interview Replay–211 from 2016-01-29T14:44
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...
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ABWH Live at the NEC October 24th 1989 – Part 3 – 210 from 2016-01-22T08:37:19
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 Bruf...
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ABWH Live at the NEC October 24th 1989–Part 2–209 from 2016-01-15T17:03:59
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 ...
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ABWH Live at the NEC October 24th 1989–Part 1–208 from 2016-01-08T15:36:27
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 no...
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News, 9012Live and Christmas Haul first glance–207 from 2016-01-01T16:46:28
Part of the 2015 Christmas haul! A brief look at the contents of my Christmas Yes Haul, a few bits of news and Mark's review of 9012 Live The Solos. Who are the UK and Europe support act for Yes...
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A quick round up of 2015–206 from 2015-12-18T14:29:14
2015 in review In a short episode, I take a quick look back at some of the events in 2015 for Yes and the YMP. There are also some great items sent in by listeners.What was the most important even...
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Roger Dean’s Views–205 from 2015-12-11T17:01:35
Views, by Roger Dean - a gift from Conan After a very kind gift from Conan J Robison, I am now the proud owner of'Views'by Roger Dean. Published in 1975, this is an amazing book. What else did R...
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Big Generator Revisited–Part 2–204 from 2015-12-04T17:24:49
Big Generator vinyl purchased 2015In the second part of my Big Generator mini-series, I listen to the album this week. Do let me know what you think of this record now, so many years later. Is it...
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Big Generator Revisited–Part 1–203 from 2015-11-27T16:32:33
Big Generator vinyl purchased 2015 It's back to look at Big Generator in a mini-series this week. Firstly, I consider some of the things the musicians said about the album afterwards.Was this an e...
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Downes Braide Association’s ‘Suburban Ghosts’–Review and Competition Results!–202 from 2015-11-20T17:01:04
Win a copy of the new Downes Braide Association album,'Suburban Ghosts'! So what's the Downes Braide Association album like? I take a careful listen to'Suburban Ghosts'and then disclose the winner...
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Geoff Downes on Downes Braide Association’s ‘Suburban Ghosts’–201 from 2015-11-13T17:03:48
Win a copy of the new Downes Braide Association album,'Suburban Ghosts'! After popping into episode 200 last week, Geoff Downes is back to talk about his new album with Chris Braide. Geoff also se...
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Episode 200! from 2015-11-06T17:31:49
Episode 200 with a new logo! We have reached episode 200! Thank you so much for all your support.What are the lists in this episode? What are the surprises?What do you think? Listen to the episo...
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Live in Budapest–The Revealing Science of God–Episode 199 from 2015-10-23T15:05:13
DVD purchased 2015 I watched a DVD of the Open Your Eyes Tour in 1998, featuring some great performances of classic and more modern Yes tracks. It was an enjoyable way to relax after some rather m...
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Jon Anderson interview and APB competition results!–Episode 198 from 2015-10-09T15:08:16
Jon Anderson This week I spoke to Jon Anderson about the Anderson Ponty Band, their new album and Yes. I also announce the winners of'Better Late Than Never'. It was an amazing privilege to speak ...
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Anderson Ponty Band Competition!–Episode 197 from 2015-10-02T15:19:46
Anderson Ponty Band - Better Late Than Never The'Happening'I keep referring to was postponed again this week which only left me enough time to do a very short episode containing a review of ABWH b...
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In The Big Dream with ABWH–Episode 196 from 2015-09-25T14:46:42
Supplied by Ken Fuller, a VHS Cassette!Ken Fuller very kindly sent me this VHS video of In The Big Dream two years ago! I've finally got round to watching it... This is described as a compilation...
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From a time when Yes was West and ABWH–Episode 195 from 2015-09-18T15:09:38
Yes Magazine Volume 2 Number 2 In the absence of the'happening'I was expecting this week, I have looked at another of Carl Coppage's brilliant Yes Magazine scans - this one from January 1990 when ...
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Episode 194–Should Jon Anderson re-join Yes? from 2015-09-11T14:57:47
Jon Anderson I approach the tomb of the forbidden subject and share my thoughts about whether Jon Anderson should be in Yes at the moment.Is Yes actually Yes without Anderson? Should we forget ab...
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Episode 193–Anderson Ponty Band–Better Late Than Never from 2015-09-04T15:00:14
Anderson Ponty Band - Better Late Than Never I was delighted to receive a review copy of the new album by the Anderson Ponty Band''Better Late Than Never'which includes several re-workings of Yes ...
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Episode 192–Rick Wakeman Review and a Message from 2015-08-28T14:15:32
T-shirts from @yesofficial concerts&YMPA brief message about episode 200 of the YMP as well as a review by Mark Anthony K of The Living Tree by Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson. How shall we celebra...
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Episode 191–Prog Magazine Chris Squire Issue from 2015-08-21T15:51:34
Prog Magazine, purchased August 2015In a short episode, I take a look at the Prog Magazine issue featuring tributes to Chris Squire. How has Prog magazine decided to honour the memory of Chris Sq...
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Episode 190–Yes Live in August 2015 from 2015-08-14T14:27:37
Steve Howe plays'Clap', August 2015. Photo by Preston Frazier, used by permission. Yes have just begun their US tour 2015. This week I look at some YouTube videos made by fans at those first conce...
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Episode 189–Revisiting The Ladder from 2015-08-07T15:05:59
The Ladder, Ladder Tour programme and House of Blues DVD After the review of The Ladder last week from Mark Anthony K, I thought I would find out a bit more about this time when Billy Sherwood was...
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Episode 188–Billy Sherwood’s first time in Yes from 2015-07-31T15:11:32
Yes Magazine from 1998 With Billy Sherwood officially back as a Yes band member, I look at the first time he joined as a permanent member, through a Yes Magazine issue from 1998, kindly supplied b...
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Episode 187–YMP Redux–Yes Music Podcast from 2015-07-24T14:57:59
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...
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Episode 186–The Future from 2015-07-17T13:54:17
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 [socialpoll id="22829...
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Episode 185–Chris Squire Tributes from 2015-07-10T13:06:19
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.
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R.I.P. Chris Squire–Bass genius from 2015-06-29T15:07:41
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.
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Episode 184–Fish Out Of Water from 2015-06-26T14:56:02
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 Mor...
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Episode 183–Yes Tracks Through Time Part 9–Drama Tracks from 2015-06-19T15:07:11
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?...
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Episode 182–Yes Live in Europe 2016–Drama! from 2015-06-12T15:00:43
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. ...
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Episode 181–The Yes Magazine unveils a moment in the band’s history from 2015-06-05T14:38:39
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...
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Episode 180–Chris Squire, bass legend from 2015-05-29T10:21:50
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 S...
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Episode 179–Like It Is–Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome–Part 4 from 2015-05-22T15:10:29
The great Chris Squire CD/DVD purchased 2014This 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...
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Episode 178–Like It Is–Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome–Part 3 from 2015-05-08T15:02:14
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 ...
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Episode 177–Like It Is–Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome–Part 2 from 2015-05-01T14:58:07
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, ...
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Episode 176–Like It Is–Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome–Part 1 from 2015-04-24T14:46:22
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...
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Episode 175–Yes Magazine from 1991 from 2015-04-17T15:01:24
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...
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Episode 174–A Very Brief Easter Update from 2015-04-06T10:18:39
Easter time! A very brief update at Easter time, 2015.Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show links and notesYes Live in Chile DVD Wakeman 1984 DVDWakeman TV 1980s Pres...
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Episode 173–Yes Live Rarities from 2015-03-27T16:52:08
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...
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Episode 172–Blasts from the past–Big Generator and Drama artefacts from 2015-03-20T17:04:08
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...
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Episode 171–A Tale of Two Bobs–Hagger from Mabel Greer’s Toyshop and YMP Benefactor, Burns from 2015-03-13T17:03:12
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...
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Episode 170–An Interview with Clive Bayley from Mabel Greer’s ToyShop from 2015-03-06T17:04:47
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 ...
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Episode 169–Mabel Greer’s Toyshop–A New Way of Life from 2015-02-27T17:06:56
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 f...
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Episode 168–In The Present–Live From Lyon–Part 2 from 2015-02-13T16:00:34
CD set purchased 2014 The one hundred and sixty-eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the second disc of the live album,'In The Present - Live From Lyon'. Can this line up sustain th...
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Episode 167–In The Present–Live From Lyon–Part 1 from 2015-02-06T17:09:05
CD set purchased 2014 The one hundred and sixty-seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the live album,'In The Present - Live From Lyon'. What effect do Oliver Wakeman and Benoit Davi...
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Episode 166–Yes Support Bands from 2015-01-30T17:01:50
Yes on the bill The one hundred and sixty-sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring some thoughts about the band who have played with Yes over the years.Should Yes tour with a support band?...
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Episode 165–Union Live Part 2 from 2015-01-23T16:55:57
2 CD set purchased 2014 The one hundred and sixty-fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring disc 2 of the Union Live CD.There are solos - are they any good? Is this version of Awaken the b...
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Episode 164–Union Live Part 1 from 2015-01-16T17:05:44
2 CD set purchased 2014 The one hundred and sixty-forth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring disc 1 of the Union Live CD.8 Yes men on the stage together? Is the sound far too cluttered?How ...
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Episode 163–Quiz results and Christmas Yes haul! from 2015-01-09T17:02:21
Part of the Christmas Haul! The Second YMP Quiz!The one hundred and sixty-third episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the results of the second YMP Quiz and a preview of the items I received ...
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Episode 162–Why Bother with Yes Memorabilia? from 2014-12-12T17:00:07
Japan Tour 2014 Key Ring from Michiru Kuruma (Click to enlarge) The one hundred and sixty-second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring some thoughts about memorabilia and a list of my favouri...
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Episode 161–James Carter prompts some deep Yes music thoughts from 2014-12-05T17:01:04
YMP The one hundred and sixty-first episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring my reactions to a message I was sent by James Carter How context-bound is music?How do we choose our favourite Yes ...
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Episode 160–The Second Yes Music Podcast Quiz! from 2014-11-28T16:49:43
The Second YMP Quiz! The one hundred and sixtieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the Second Yes Music Podcast Quiz!How many Yes Alphabet questions can you answer? How much do you know...
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Episode 159–The Return of Mabel Greer’s Toyshop from 2014-11-21T14:41:31
Mabel Greer's Toyshop - new album The one hundred and fifty ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a first listen to Electric Funeral, co-written by Chris Squire and Clive Bailey.Does Ma...
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Episode 158–Yes Tracks Through Time Part 8–Sweet Dreams from 2014-11-14T16:51:46
From'Time and a Word'The one hundred and fifty eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring three live versions of Sweet Dreams from Time and a Word. What are the main differences in the per...
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Episode 157–The Yes Alphabet–‘T’ from 2014-11-07T17:20:01
...brought to you by the letter,'T'. The one hundred and fifty seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring some interesting concepts, tracks and albums beginning withe the letter.'T'. Wha...
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Episode 156–A short music story from 2014-10-31T16:44:41
The one hundred and fifty sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a music story which I eventually relate to Yes music! Live music is best.Yes music creates deep connections. What is'th...
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Episode 155–Updates and some thoughts from Bob Keeley from 2014-10-24T16:18:38
Vinyl purchased circa. 1988 The one hundred and fifty fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a quick set of updates as well as the Yes-related thoughts of Bob Keeley.Is the new live albu...
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Episode 154–Relayer revisited–Part 3 from 2014-10-17T16:00:02
Vinyl purchased circa. 1988 The one hundred and fifty forth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a fresh look at the 1974 studio album, Relayer. Part 3 is about the second and third tracks, ...
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Episode 153–Relayer revisited–Part 2–Gates of Delirium–Yes Music Podcast from 2014-10-10T16:51:11
Vinyl purchased circa. 1988 The one hundred and fifty third episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a fresh look at the 1974 studio album, Relayer. Part 2 is about the first track, Gates of Del...
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Episode 152–Relayer revisted–Part 1 from 2014-10-03T15:55:08
Vinyl purchased circa. 1988 The one hundred and fifty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a fresh look at the 1974 studio album, Relayer.How did Patrick Moraz find himself a member o...
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Episode 151–House of Yes Live from House of Blues from 2014-09-26T16:19:51
CD set purchased circa. 2000 The one hundred and fifty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the 1999 live album, House of Yes Live from House of Blues.How does a 6-man Yes sound? How ...
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Episode 150–The Yes Music Podcast Wayback Machine from 2014-09-19T15:45:34
The one hundred and fiftieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast! To celebrate this milestone, I present a montage of clips from the life of the podcast. How did it all begin?Have I stayed true to t...
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Episode 149–The Yes Alphabet–‘S’ from 2014-09-12T15:48:33
...brought to you by the letter,'S'. The one hundred and forty-ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various concepts, characters and tracks beginning with the letter,'S'. Which lett...
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Episode 148–Playing someone else’s part from 2014-09-05T15:41:18
Jon Davison sings almost all someone else's parts... The one hundred and forty-eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring lots of news as well as some thoughts about what happens when new ...
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Episode 147–Heaven and Earth CD audio unboxing from 2014-08-29T11:22
Heaven and Earth CD - purchased 2014 The one hundred and forty-seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my reactions to unboxing Heaven and Earth CD. This is the third of three short ep...
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Episode 146–Heaven and Earth Live in 2014 from 2014-08-22T16:33:17
Heaven and Earth logo The one hundred and forty-sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some reactions to YouTube videos of the first couple of tracks from Heaven and Earth live in 2014....
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Episode 145–Three years and counting! from 2014-08-15T16:45:03
Three years and counting! The one hundred and forty-fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some reflections on 3 years of the Yes Music Podcast.This is the first of three short episodes...
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Episode 144–Fragile Live in 2014 from 2014-08-08T15:49:22
My trusty old vinyl copy of Fragile The one hundred and forty-forth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some reactions to YouTube videos of Fragile live in 2014.Can we tell from YouTube cl...
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Episode 143–Heaven and Earth release from 2014-07-25T15:55:40
New in July 2014 The one hundred and forty-second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some thoughts about the release of Heaven and Earth and the reaction to it. Also, a great review of Ye...
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Episode 142–Heaven and Earth review from 2014-07-11T16:02:48
New in July 2014 The one hundred and forty-second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my initial review of the new studio album, Heaven and Earth.Did the extracts of tracks tell us all the...
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Episode 141–Geoff Downes talks about Heaven and Earth from 2014-07-04T16:24:56
Geoff Downes, 2014 The one hundred and forty-first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Geoff Downes where we talk about the forthcoming album, Heaven and Earth.What was i...
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Episode 140–New sounds from Heaven and Earth–Step Beyond from 2014-06-27T16:31:55
New in July 2014 The one hundred and fortieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my initial reactions to the extract of'Step Beyond'taken from the forthcoming album, Heaven and Earth. W...
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Episode 139–New Sounds from Heaven and Earth–The Game from 2014-06-20T16:13:13
New in July 2014 The one hundred and thirty-ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my initial reactions to the extract of'The Game'taken from the forthcoming album, Heaven and Earth. ...
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Episode 138–Drama live from 2014-06-13T16:32:37
1980 Yes by Jeremy North The one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some thoughts about a 1980 bootleg recording from Madison Square Garden.Can Trevor Horn hold ...
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Episode 137–Believe Again from 2014-06-06T16:18:47
New in July 2014 The one hundred and thirty seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a sneak peek at the first track on teh new studio album, Heaven and Earth.How did this track leak ou...
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Episode 136–Epic fail–or not? from 2014-05-30T16:27:59
Epic artwork The one hundred and thirty sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some brief thoughts about the concept of'epic'tracks in Yes music and elsewhere. What makes a track epic...
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Episode 135–The Yes Logo from 2014-05-23T16:22:19
Chris Squire's suit! Heaven and Earth logo inspiration? (Click to enlarge) The one hundred and thirty fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a consideration of the Yes logo through the ...
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Episode 134–Heaven and Earth Revealed&VIP Package from 2014-05-16T16:16:42
Chris Squire's triple neck bass - photo by Andy The one hundred and thirty fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring lots of listener feedback, artwork for the new album, Heaven and Ea...
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Episode 133–Yes Live in Birmingham, 4th May 2014 from 2014-05-09T16:34:20
Outside Symphony HallThe one hundred and thirty third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring live reporting and my thoughts on the amazing Yes concert at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on 4th ...
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Episode 132–Fragile comments and other live questions from 2014-05-02T16:04:34
The one hundred and thirty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some of the recent comments and tweets about Fragile live in 2014 amongst other things. What do other Yes fans think ...
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Episode 131–Fragile complete album live? Really? from 2014-04-25T20:29:37
My tickets are here!! The one hundred and thirty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some thoughts about how the solo tracks on Fragile might be presented live in 2014.How can Cans a...
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Episode 130–A Quick Easter Update and Arrangements for 4th May from 2014-04-18T16:45:42
9012Live.com is live...as it were The one hundred and thirtieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a quick update at Easter 2014 and a preview of the YMP coverage of the 4th May concert i...
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Episode 129–Yes Live in 2014–Part 3 from 2014-04-11T16:10:34
The three albums I'm going to hear live. The one hundred and twenty ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring featuring part 3 of my plans for how to listen to the Yes concert I am attendi...
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Episode 128–a huge announcement and why bother to see Yes live? from 2014-04-04T17:17:44
The current line-up! The one hundred and twenty eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a huge announcement and some thoughts on whether it's worth seeing Yes live in 2014. What's the...
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Episode 127–Heaven and Earth from 2014-03-28T18:35:21
The three albums I'm going to hear live. The one hundred and twenty seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a few thoughts about the name of the new Yes studio album,'Heaven and Earth'...
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Episode 126–Yes Live in 2014–Part 2 from 2014-03-21T17:23:44
The three albums I'm going to hear live. The one hundred and twenty sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring featuring part 2 of my plans for how to listen to the Yes concert I am attendi...
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Episode 125–Yes Live in 2014–Part 1 from 2014-03-14T17:29:27
The three albums I'm going to hear live. The one hundred and twenty fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part 1 my plans for how to listen to the Yes concert I am attending in May 201...
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Episode 124–The Yes Alphabet–‘R’ from 2014-03-07T17:04:09
...brought to you by the letter,'R'. The one hundred and twenty fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of some concepts and music beginning with'R'. What albums and tr...
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Episode 123–Re-evaluating Tony Kaye’s early contribution to Yes from 2014-02-28T17:57:52
Tony Kaye, first Yes keyboard player The one hundred and twenty third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a re-evaluation of the contribution of Tony Kaye to the early band.Is Kaye an inte...
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A brief update from 2014-02-21T17:33:58
A very brief update at half term, February 2014. Please subscribe!If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can...
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Episode 122–Yes Tracks Through Time Part 7–Heart of the Sunrise from 2014-02-14T16:20:07
Another Yes track through time STOP PRESS! Yes, I realise I said Adam Wakeman rather than Oliver Wakeman in this episode! Sorry!The one hundred and twenty second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, ...
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Episode 121–A first look at‘Time and a Word Yes Interviews’by Jon Kirkham from 2014-02-07T17:29:52
A beautiful book full of amazing content The one hundred and twenty first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my first look at the new book,'Time and a Word Yes Interviews', by Jon Kirkham...
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Episode 120–Top 5 Yes tracks not to play to the sceptics from 2014-01-31T17:30:26
Top 5 Yes tracks...? The one hundred and twentieth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my top 5 Yes tracks not to play to sceptics.Which tracks would appeal least to Yes sceptics? Are the...
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Episode 119–The Yes Alphabet–‘Q’ from 2014-01-24T17:28:30
...brought to you by the letter,'Q'. The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting facts and concepts beginning with the letter,'Q'. Are there any Y...
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Episode 118–Yes concert intro music from 2014-01-17T17:35:52
How to hype up the crowd... The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an exploration of the music the band have used over the years to introduce their concerts.How...
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Episode 117–2013 and 2014 from 2014-01-10T17:34:17
Despite what I say in the episode, this is definitely the one hundred and seventeenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some reflections on 2013 and some plans for 2014. Did the YMP ach...
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New Studio Album Update from 2014-01-03T16:19:16
YMP update A new studio album is under way! This is a brief update before proper episodes resume next week.Please get involved with the YMP e-book - for a copy of the guidelines, please see the fu...
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Episode 116–A Quick Update from 2013-12-27T17:28:17
YMP update The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a quick update at the festive season, 2013.Please get involved with the YMP e-book - for a copy of the guidelin...
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Episode 115–The Yes Alphabet–‘P’ from 2013-12-20T16:30:14
...brought to you by the letter,'P'. The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting concepts and tracks beginning with the letter'P'. Are there any'P'...
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Episode 114–Yes Tracks Through Time–Part 6–Owner of a Lonely Heart from 2013-12-13T17:28:44
The best-known Yes track of all time The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various performances of Owner of a Lonely Heart.How has this track been approached b...
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Episode 113–Steven Wilson Close to the Edge Remixes–part 1 from 2013-12-06T17:32:04
CD/DVD purchased 2013 The one hundred and thirteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring the new Steven Wilson remixes of Close to the Edge. Why would you fork out the money for a new v...
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Episode 112–An interview with Steve Sullivan from Forgotten Yesterdays and the Voices for Yes campaign from 2013-11-29T17:29:07
The amazing fan website, Forgotten Yesterdays The one hundred and twelfth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring a fantastic interview with one of the most influential Yes Fans in the world, S...
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Episode 111–This Day in Yes History–Part 1 from 2013-11-22T17:19:43
All our Yesterdays The one hundred and eleventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring a short look back into the history of the band, on this day 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago.What was the lin...
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Episode 110–Unboxing Close to the Edge from 2013-11-15T17:19:49
CD/DVD purchased 2013 (Click to enlarge...) The one hundred and tenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an audio unboxing of the new Steven Wilson version of Close to the Edge. I am on l...
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Episode 109–Close to the Edge in Prog Magazine from 2013-11-08T17:00:42
Magazine purchased 2013 The one hundred and ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring the Close to the Edge edition of Prog Magazine.What interesting items are there from Sid Smith's resea...
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Episode 108–Leave It 12 inch Single from 2013-11-01T16:51:53
Leave It 12 inch single purchased 2013 The one hundred and eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my thoughts on a 12 inch single of Leave It I found in a charity shop in Stratford-upo...
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Episode 107–an interview with author, Sid Smith from 2013-10-25T16:31:01
The gentleman of prog, Sid Smith The one hundred and seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Sid Smith, author of a book about King Crimson, writer of many album slee...
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Episode 106–An interview with Schnauser! from 2013-10-18T15:38:25
Bristol-based band, Schnauser! The one hundred and sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Duncan Gammon of Pop/Prog/Psych band, Schnauser, who cite the Yes Album as a ...
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Episode 105–Yes Tracks Through Time–Part 5–America from 2013-10-11T16:19:53
America from Yesterdays The one hundred and fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various renditions of the track, America'. Listen and see if you agree with my take on the performanc...
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Episode 104–The Yes Alphabet–‘O’ from 2013-10-04T16:31:01
...brought to you by the letter,'O'. The one hundred and fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting tracks, facts and concepts beginning with'O'. Listen and see if you ca...
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Episode 103–Yes Greatest Video Hits–Part 2 from 2013-09-27T16:31:03
VHS cassette purchased circa. 1992 (click to enlarge). The one hundred and third episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part two of the VHS collection -'Yes Greatest Video Hits'. Listen and ...
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Episode 102–Yes Greatest Video Hits–Part 1 from 2013-09-20T16:30:37
VHS cassette purchased circa. 1992 (click to enlarge). The one hundred and second episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring the VHS collection -'Yes Greatest Video Hits'. Listen and see if you ...
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Episode 101–The Yes Alphabet–N from 2013-09-13T14:11:29
...brought to you by the letter,'N'. The one hundred and first episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring the Yes Alphabet -'N'. Listen and see which letter'N's I have missed, then let me know b...
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Episode 100–Thank You! from 2013-09-06T16:17:04
100 official episodes! Thank you! The one hundredth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring feedback from listeners.What a journey! There are now 100'official'episodes of the YMP and this one ...
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Episode 99–My Yesstory–Part 3 from 2013-08-30T11:34:19
My own Yesstory The ninety-ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part 3 of my own Yesstory.Listen and see if your Yesstory is similar to mine, then let me know by contacting me via any...
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Episode 98–My Yesstory–Part 2 from 2013-08-23T14:50
My own Yesstory The ninety-eight episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part 2 of my own Yesstory.Listen and see if your Yesstory is similar to mine, then let me know by contacting me via any...
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Episode 97–My Yesstory–part 1 from 2013-08-16T10:54:39
My own Yesstory The ninety-seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring part 1 of my own Yesstory.Listen and see if your Yesstory is similar to mine, then let me know by contacting me via a...
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Episode 96–Songs from Tsongas–Highlights from 2013-08-09T11:52:55
DVD purchased circa. 2005 (Click to enlarge). The ninety-sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring highlights from the 2005 DVD, Songs from Tsongas - Yes 35th Anniversary Concert.Listen an...
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