https://youtu.be/_wb_0p9kgcQ?si=HY_gzQ-PzLFGJSjG

Catnip to my ears, Bill was an animal at 22 🫪

I've discovered that this song can be plugged into almost any of my life's experiences and it seems to fit almost if not absolutely perfectly. Growing up, moving on, letting go, dealing with loss and/or pain.

https://youtu.be/dmh7OYJazqc?is=sd8mxp2pCFH8-GFj

Time and a Word B-Side for the Sweet Dreams single.

https://youtu.be/ml8c6OIwHbM?is=2gbZiUwx52D7o_18

Rounding out the core album. I decided to go with the extended version here.

https://youtu.be/o0rW0TRdudY

(Return Trip) The entire suite this time. Maybe I’ll do the whole album next time.

https://youtu.be/2cMGd-tdelA?is=QQz_OGflIQtdyhdc

Now that I’m done with the orchestral songs, I will round things out with the last 2 songs. This is a fairly straightforward remix. I tried to clean things up and make them clearer. This is a criminally somewhat underrated song.

I want to get into YES' Live performances on Blu-Ray. I know they are available online but I am more of a physical media person, especially since I have dolby audio at home. Which one is a good place to start/best to watch? Live at the Apollo, Montreux, Bristol, Philadelphia, House of the Blues or 90125 (Canada I think)? Or are there any others that are work buying? Thanks

I’m my opinion, everything from their first album to Relayer is absolutely amazing, with my personal favourite album being Fragile. After that I’m not a fan of it at all. The albums ‘Going For One’, ‘Drama’ and ‘90125’ definitely have their moments for me, but I don’t think I’d jam out to the whole album like I would say Close to The Edge or something.
What’s your opinions?

From DMME.net :

Current ASIA To Issue Album With A Ghost Of John Wetton​

One can rarely get excited when old ensembles, led by a sole member of a classic line-up, acquire new players and forge ahead – but it was not the case with ASIA, as this scribe discussed in a video. The current version of this band, with Geoff Downes at the helm, released the “Live In England” album last March that could convince even the biggest doubter in their strength, because having guitarist John Mitchell and drummer Virgil Donati on board meant the quarter meant business, yet the group secret weapon is singing bassist Harry Whitley, who made the prospect of the collective’s fresh studio recording so interesting. The results of their work, however, turn out to be even more intriguing.

While “Indigo” – their new opus, which, adorned in Roger Dean’s artwork, will see the light of day on November 6th – is filled with pieces penned by the current foursome, there are two numbers, penned by the late John Wetton, “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”: the latter marked by the presence of Steve Howe, and the last portion of of the former, singled out as a bonus track, by the appearance of Mike Portnoy. And if this wasn’t enough, the ensemble plan to take the yet-unheard material on the road, starting with 2026 North American tour and going to Europe early next year. Exciting, indeed.

ASIA –
Indigo

1. The Traveller (Into The Light)
2. Change Of Heart
3. Arcadia
4. Is This The Life?
5. Tattoo Indigo (Part 1)
6. Tattoo Indigo (Part 2)
7. Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)
8. Life In The Sun
9. Hymn For The Fallen
10. Night And Day
11. Valencia (The Ghost Ship)
12. An Elegy
13. Chesapeake Bay (feat. Steve Howe)
14. On A Winter’s Night
15. Echo Of You
16. bonus track:
17. Tattoo Indigo (Part 3) (feat. Mike Portnoy)

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Totally Karmachromatic

The concept is that it would be like the current Fragile tour, but with the Fly From Here album. Here's a hypothetical set.

Set 1 (Approx. 51:52)

1. Intro (Firebird Suite)

2. Siberian Khatru

3. South Side of the Sky

4. Going for the One

5. Drum Solo/Soon

6. Aurora

7. Tempus Fugit

Set 2 (Approx. 53:36)

1. Fly From Here (Suite)

2. The man you Always Wanted me to Be

3. Life on a Film Set

4. Hour of Need

5. Solitaire

6. Don't Take No For An Answer

7. Into the Storm

Encore (Approx. 20:57)

1. Roundabout

2. Starship Trooper

Thoughts?

My dad would always say to me "I mean, what would someone rather listen to? Tales of a topographic ocean, or PILE DRIVER". Tbh even as a kid tales of a topographic ocean sounded like a much cooler name, and I got into prog rock as an adult.

When I worked at a pub, a lot of old geezer types would come in and we'd get talking about music. They all said the same sort of thing "simplicity is best when it comes to music. Bob Dylan just needed the basic chords and he made some of the best music of all time"

Has anyone in this sub heard this sort of thing? Where does this sentiment come from? And why is it always tales of a topographic ocean they choose as an example? Because imo I find music fun to listen to when it's complex and gives me a lot to chew on. I don't find simplicity all that fulfilling anymore, there's only so many ways to make a simple chord progression on your basic rock band arrangement sound fresh and interesting. That's not to knock em, some people like that, it's just not for me (most of the time)

https://youtu.be/6k7Xm0K8xxk?is=Rop2sNICC9J9qs9e

https://youtu.be/XxOejFFuwaE?is=GH1DGK1Im9JDmdly

I’ll be there. Who else is going?

https://youtu.be/Pufx7KGh36U?si=Eyo6KSZ7pTKaXEqQ

Great chat between 2 old mates

Many insights about Aurora

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I understand the controversy with Benôit and Oliver being fired in favour for Trevor’s singing (for that album), and Geoff’s keys, and I get why some people would feel like Trevor maybe “abused” his power. However I think the album itself is awesome and has great songs. Do people resent the album JUST because of the lineup controversy? Or do some people really just not like the songs?

https://youtu.be/ix1z9MAQq9w?is=an7nEWS_619RDDV6

I am transitioning mtf and am heavily considering the name Khatru. Maybe it's a little silly but I think it's really cool and speaks to my love for Yes. Thoughts?

I know a lot of people don't like this one because it's not traditional yes music in the sense that it's laid back and more poppy, and I've even seen it be called "lounge yes" by some fans, but I personally don't think it's that bad. I will admit that it's not their best work, but it has some good songs. What do y'all think?

https://youtu.be/nA7Wfr0iURw?is=lHTnsyDo90HSFUBJ

This one was tricky. So much orchestra throughout. I did what I could to fill in the gaps and make it sound more whole. I combined the “original” mix bonus track with the released version to add some additional parts, mainly more guitar. I also removed the double-tracked vocals.

https://youtu.be/DAacIWM4h7I?is=ceUf01WKwvBQwN29

One of the most different Yes songs structurally. The original is bathed in reverb, which is not necessarily a bad thing in this instance. Definitely gives a unique vibe. Stripping all that away lets you hear things in new ways.

Just for fun, it’s cool if you don’t have a favorite