Episode 189–Revisiting The Ladder - a podcast by Kevin Mulryne

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 writing, recording and performing with the band. So I have looked at Jon Kirkham's'Time and a Word - The Yes Interviews'book and a YouTube video of a concert fro the US Ladder Tour.

What did Billy Sherwood think of The Ladder?What can we learn about Sherwood's live performances from this YouTube video?
How will Billy step into Chris'shoes?

Also this week, I received the press release about the AndersonPonty Band's new album and DVD.

Jon Anderson and Jean Luc PontyI read the whole press release in the episode but here's an extract:

One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2015 by the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, is scheduled to hit the streets early Fall 2015! “Better Late Than Never” is the new album taken from a live performance, and enhanced with innovative production. The package includes a bonus DVD featuring outstanding performances by the band captured in September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado.The AndersonPonty Band has created some breathtaking new musical compositions. “Better Late Than Never” also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout” and “Wonderous Stories”, as well as some of Jean Luc Ponty's beloved compositions, with Jon's lyrical vocals and melodies enhancing the music and creating a very special and unique sound such as “Infinite Mirage” a new song incorporating Jean Luc's classic tune “Mirage”.

AndersonPonty Band websiteTake a listen to the episode and let me know what you think!


Show links and noteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TEec3O2qI

Progarchy interview with Alan WhiteGlide Magazine interview with Geoff Downes

Billy Sherwood interviewFor Bass Players Only Sherwood interview

Nick Baker's Like It Is vinyl

Preston Frazier's Yes and Toto ticket

Preston's The Prophet review

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