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  CD/Blu-ray purchased 2016 Despite 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, Mark Anthony K spins Rick Wakeman's Sea Airs and there's a news round up. What has Steven Wilson managed to find in the archives? How does the new version of Fragile 'feel'? Why might Mark fall asleep at the wheel listening to this Wakeman record? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links Release Release cover by Concertos Dana Stephen Soderbergh 9012Live tour behind the scenes MTV Rockumentary 1991 Preston Frazier’s SomethingElseReviews - The Fish from Fragile Miguel Falcao's latest cover - Soft as A Dove Knifeworld - High/Aflame Jorden Rudess - Sound Chaser Bob Keeley's band!   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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTun

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 as his experience of playing with Yes and his new album, Citizen. There is also a review from Mark Anthony K of Keys to Ascension I and a lovely recording of Deidre Nelson who is the partner of Yes author, David Watkinson. It's a lovely and unusual way to experience Jon Anderson's lyrics. Is Billy looking forward to playing Drama and Fragile? What is the new album, Citizen, all about? What was it like to be part of Chris Squire's last recording? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links Billy Sherwood Citizen Circa 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates,

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 carefully to Yes classics arranged for saxophone quartet. There is also a review from Mark Anthony K of Heaven and Earth. How does Yes music sound when arranged for saxophone quartet? How were the tracks put together? Is this a good 'tribute' album? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links Back of the CD Trampled By Turtles play Owner of a Lonely Heart Preston Frazier on Long Distance Runaround Eleanor Rigby Yes cover from 1969, Hamburg Ultimate Classic Rock review of The Yes Album Saxlife.com 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com

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 tribute band, Yessongs. Thanks Mark! Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org

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 Billy Sherwood settled in? Does Steve prefer playing whole albums? Are there plans to tackle more whole albums? Are Yes going back into the studio? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links 6 year old plays South Side of the Sky Preston Frazier reviews Five Percent for Nothing     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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live c

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? What is the production like? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links Paul @Earthbound's prog track Miguel Falcao's Hearts bass cover Preston Frazier reviews South Side of the Sky Rick Wakeman's charity single Graeme Stevenson's new CD: 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the follo

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'm replaying my interview with Tom Brislin about his live exploits with Yes on the Symphonic Tour. What was it like to play live with Yes? How much did Tom feel part of the band? Was this the best musical experience of his life? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think! Show notes and links Tom's website 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live

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 Bruford-Levin duet actually like? Can we ignore the electronic drums? Is this collection worth buying overall? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links SeYes website including concert details   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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen

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 to all this some amazing news about Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman, a press release from Yes and a preview of Dave Watkinson's new book and it's a packed episode! How does Levin actually sound? Does the structure of the concert work? What is the ABWH choir like? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Mark Anthony K's shots of Like It Is: Rick Wakeman on Radio 2 Preston Frazier's We Have Heaven review 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stra

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 notes and do a bit of research. There's also a great review of a Jon and Vangelis album from Mark Anthony K and another 'list' from Marc Cadmore. Why was this recording made? Why was it not released until 2012? Who is playing on it? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Mark Anthony K's shots of his first edition Jon and Vangelis album: Prog Magazine on the potential Rabin-Wakeman-Anderson project Preston Frazier on Cans and Brahms Kenny Brown spotted this review of the best releases from 2015 featuring The Ladder and Fragile 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry

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 in 2016? Does Mark lile 9012Live - The Solos?? How did I find the motivation to continue? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links The 2015 Christmas Yes Haul!   Miguel Falcao's Chris Squire 'Christmas tree' Miguel's latest bass cover - Into the Storm Scott O'Reilly's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blog post Preston Frazier's Roundabout review Preston's Best of 2015 @notrightaway spotted this Keyboard Magazine article Moon Safari will be supporting Yes in the UK and Europe 2016 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on S

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 event of 2015 for Yes? How difficult was producing the YMP in 2015? How did I find the motivation to continue? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Mark Anthony K's Ramshackled photographs:   My episode on Michael Pursche's Sitting in a Bar in Adelaide Beau Dure on Union David Reilly's link to the Jimmy Haun interview 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes

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 Roger Dean do at the start of his career? Is there a link between Roger Dean's art and Yes' music? How much of Dean's work for Yes is covered in this book? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links   http://www.rogerdean.com/ 3 Reviews from Preston Frazier: https://t.co/wSE13lr0lG https://t.co/M6klJATV5Q https://t.co/s5brSNZY3Y 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes

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 all 80s stadium rock? Is there any prog in there at all? How do the songs stand up today? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links  Rick Miklos's music Miguel Bass Run with the Fox   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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and arc

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 easy album to make? Was the band overflowing with material? Was it a harmonious, easy process? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Rockhall.com to vote for Yes! My Facebook timeline 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and

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 winners of the competition to win one of two copies! Is this stuck in the 80s? Is it prog? Is it any good? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links   Wakeman/Beckitt Yes and Peter Gabriel? Explanation of the above williammulryne.com for all your photography needs! 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put

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 sets the question to win one of two copies of the album. Send your answers to show@yesmusicpodcast.com by 19th November 2015. I will choose the winners at random on next week's show. What style of music do Downes Braide Association create? Is there more than meets the eye in this album? How does Geoff fit all his music making in? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Yes latest setlist! Preston Frazier reviews I've Seen All Good People Bass Player Magazine Chris Squire feature Downes Braide Association website   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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email update

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 episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Graeme Stevenson's organ disc spots: First one, second one. Ken Fuller's APB photographs: Starship Trooper review by Preston Frazier Billy Sherwood review by Preston Frazier Sound Chaser on piano Aeon Santori's new progressive music 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I pu

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 more frenetic and stressful recent experiences! What difference does 17 years make to the performance? What do Billy Sherwood and Igor Khoroshev contribute? Are classics and the latest tracks equally good? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links   Billy Sherwood - No Man's Land Something Else Reviews - Jon Anderson interview Yes soft drink advertisement? Hall of Fame article Chris Squire outfits for sale! Prog article on Chris Squire hotel connection and memorial service Ben Craven's EPK for Last Chance to Hear 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email update

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 to Jon and an opportunity I will never forget. Thank you, Jon. Is it still exciting to be preparing for a tour? Is a lead violinist the same as a lead guitarist? Will you work with Yes again? Listen to the episode and then let me know what you think!   Show notes and links Preston Frazier on GTR Miguel Bass site for Chris Squire tutorial 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 subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, with the iOS Podcasts app, on your Blackberry, via email updates, via www.stitcher.com on Spreaker.com or via Tunein.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is no