Author Topic: The Official Yes Thread (Read 264894 times)

Orbert · « **Reply #1260 on:** October 28, 2012, 06:30:33 PM »

Pretty cool. The animation has a certain elegance to it, and most importantly, the music is properly credited.

Sketchy · « **Reply #1261 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:34:46 AM »

Lol, damn it, I was about to mention Jojo's Bizarre Adventure too.

The Letter M · « **Reply #1262 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:59:46 AM »

BUMP!

Just read on Facebook that Yes plan to tour North America next Spring and bring with them THREE ALBUMS in their entirety to perform: The Yes Album, Close To The Edge and Going For The One!

Thoughts?

-Marc.

Zydar · « **Reply #1263 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:02:17 AM »

KevShmev · « **Reply #1264 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:10:17 AM »

Yawn. Most of the songs from those albums, they've played to death already over the years anyway, and now they are gonna play them without Jon Anderson? Yippee. Just retire now, guys, and stop embarrassing yourselves.

The Letter M · « **Reply #1265 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:10:42 AM »

Here's the link and annoucement:

https://yesworld.com/tour.aspx

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Legendary progressive rock band, Yes, today announced its upcoming North American tour, kicking off March 2013 in West Wendover, NV and wrapping up May 2013 in Detroit, MI. On this tour, fans can look forward to a totally new and unique Yes experience; the band, for the first time in its storied history, will perform three of its most popular albums in their entireties, The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, and Going for the One. Due to performance time limits in several venues, Yes will perform two albums, The Yes Album and Close to the Edge, in their entireties.

Performing three of rock’s most renowned albums will see Yes members, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, and Jon Davison, playing Yes staples that have dramatically influenced rock music over the last four decades. Fans will enjoy long time favorites, including "Yours is No Disgrace," "I’ve Seen All Good People," "Starship Trooper," "Close to the Edge," "And You And I," "Going for the One," "Wondrous Stories," "Awaken," and more, in a completely unique format. Moreover, Yes will perform all tracks in the order they appear on their corresponding studio albums.

"These albums we all easily agreed on—they are complete works in themselves. And several of the songs have rarely been performed live," says Yes guitarist, Steve Howe. "I believe the one song we’ve never performed in concert is ‘A Venture’ from The Yes Album," states Yes co-founder and bassist, Chris Squire. Yes drummer, Alan White goes on to say, "This is a great opportunity to show the growth of Yes throughout different eras, and to once again enjoy the great memories of those times, as well as create brand new ones. We’re looking forward to performing these albums. It’s going to be fun for us, and we think our fans will love it as well."

The tour visits Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Reno, NV; Aspen, CO; Kansas City, MO; Austin, TX; Clearwater, FL; New York, NY; Detroit, MI; Toronto, Ontario; and a variety of other cities. See the tour page for complete tour itinerary information, including venues and dates.

-Marc.

Mladen · « **Reply #1266 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:18:40 AM »

I'm looking forward to checking out the clips on youtube. Too bad there are no European dates.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #1267 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:31:18 AM »

A Venture finally being played live? Great news!

lonestar · « **Reply #1268 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:37:02 AM »

*marks March 5th on calender*

Jiangsu · « **Reply #1269 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:01:34 AM »

Wow, this is awesome news. I will definitely be looking to go to the Detroit show.

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #1270 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:14:24 AM »

*prays for Philadelphia date to be added* saw them last year and they were incredible, though if they switched out going for the one with fragile this would be an amazing show \m/

jammindude · « **Reply #1271 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:15:58 AM »

This is awesome news...but I wish they would say which cities are getting the shorter set...

Jaq · « **Reply #1272 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:20:13 AM »

Quote from: jammindude on December 10, 2012, 11:15:58 AM

This is awesome news...but I wish they would say which cities are getting the shorter set...

It's the casino dates. Those will be shorter. Hang on, let me go check elsewhere...okay, found this on Blabbermouth:

Tour dates:

Mar. 01 - West Wendover, NV - Peppermill Concert Hall *
Mar. 03 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
Mar. 05 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
Mar. 06 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
Mar. 08 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Theater (at Pechanga Casino)
Mar. 09 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino *
Mar. 14 - Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
Mar. 16 - Hammond, IN - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Mar. 17 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre
Mar. 18 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
Mar. 20 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Mar. 21 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre
Mar. 22 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Live - Biloxi *
Mar. 24 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena *
Mar. 30 - Melbourne, FL - Maxwell C. King Center for the Perf. Arts
Apr. 02 - Clearwater, FL - Ruck Eckerd Hall
Apr. 05 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand at Foxwoods *
Apr. 06 - Hampton, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Apr. 07 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Apr. 09 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
Apr. 11 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
Apr. 12 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre

* - YES will only perform two albums — "The Yes Album" and "Close To The Edge" — for shows at casinos due to the time constrictions of events held there.

Unlegit · « **Reply #1273 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:40:46 AM »

Wow! This is definitely something I'll have to check out.

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #1274 on:** December 10, 2012, 12:56:45 PM »

I saw them last year for the first time with Benoit David and they were mediocre at best. I'd rather see them with Anderson and Wakeman but that possibility is getting more and more unlikely. I've heard that they've gotten better with Davison so I may try to make it to the CT show. Sucks that Foxwoods has a time limit. GFTO is my favorite Yes album.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #1275 on:** December 13, 2012, 03:25:16 AM »

GTFO is my favorite Yes album as well. The day they play that in its entirety, I'd go to see them. Not to say I don't like TYA or CTTE, I'd just rather see that. When Benoit was in the band, what did they play?

Orbert · « **Reply #1276 on:** December 13, 2012, 07:03:39 AM »

Quote from: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on December 13, 2012, 03:25:16 AM

GTFO is my favorite Yes album as well. The day they play that in its entirety, I'd go to see them. Not to say I don't like TYA or CTTE, I'd just rather see that. When Benoit was in the band, what did they play?

I can't tell. Are you talking about this or not?

Sketchy · « **Reply #1277 on:** December 13, 2012, 12:53:32 PM »

When Benoit was in the band they were mainly playing FFH, Fragile, TYA, CTTE and Drama stuff.

I definitely remember Tempus Fugit, Roundabout, Yours Is No Disgrace, And You And I, Heart Of The Sunrise, I've Seen All Good People, Starship Trooper, and some FFH stuff I can't remember the names of right now, but it included the title track and was pretty awesome.

Nel · « **Reply #1278 on:** December 13, 2012, 05:08:07 PM »

Man, I would have liked to see some FFH stuff live. I saw Yes in November 2008. Benoit was on fire that night, though the sound guy fucked up the encore so the mics weren't working. Squire was visibly pissed.

Though earlier in the show he gave a smiling nod to me and my friend during the instrumental section of Machine Messiah. That was probably the highlight of that year for me.

emblempride · « **Reply #1279 on:** December 13, 2012, 07:35:58 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on December 10, 2012, 09:10:17 AM

Yawn. Most of the songs from those albums, they've played to death already over the years anyway, and now they are gonna play them without Jon Anderson? Yippee. Just retire now, guys, and stop embarrassing yourselves.

No offense, but while I understand your opinion, I find it disappointing you feel that way and the fact that you aren't alone with that sentiment. As for a fan like myself, who will never get to see Jon Anderson-Yes, I'd still like to see them if I can, doesn't matter if they play Siberian Khatru 5x slower, or if it's a different singer, etc. I think I'd go see 70 year old DT without James (of course I doubt the possibility of that even being an option), because I mean, it's just.... Cool, you know? I can't really describe it. Seeing how Bruce's voice is nowadays, Iron Maiden probably won't be the same band energy and quality-wise in ten or so years (the difference between now and 30 years ago alone is striking), but I could give less of a damn because I'd still be going to see one of my favorite bands, who still happen to have the balls and endurance to get on stage and do what they love most and do best. That's really all I care about, they can have whatever money they're asking for.

Jiangsu · « **Reply #1280 on:** December 13, 2012, 08:18:27 PM »

Quote from: emblempride on December 13, 2012, 07:35:58 PM

Quote from: KevShmev on December 10, 2012, 09:10:17 AM
Yawn. Most of the songs from those albums, they've played to death already over the years anyway, and now they are gonna play them without Jon Anderson? Yippee. Just retire now, guys, and stop embarrassing yourselves.
No offense, but while I understand your opinion, I find it disappointing you feel that way and the fact that you aren't alone with that sentiment. As for a fan like myself, who will never get to see Jon Anderson-Yes, I'd still like to see them if I can, doesn't matter if they play Siberian Khatru 5x slower, or if it's a different singer, etc. I think I'd go see 70 year old DT without James (of course I doubt the possibility of that even being an option), because I mean, it's just.... Cool, you know? I can't really describe it. Seeing how Bruce's voice is nowadays, Iron Maiden probably won't be the same band energy and quality-wise in ten or so years (the difference between now and 30 years ago alone is striking), but I could give less of a damn because I'd still be going to see one of my favorite bands, who still happen to have the balls and endurance to get on stage and do what they love most and do best. That's really all I care about, they can have whatever money they're asking for.

Great post, I feel the same and can't wait to go see these guys in Detroit at the end of the tour.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1281 on:** December 13, 2012, 10:20:32 PM »

Quote from: emblempride on December 13, 2012, 07:35:58 PM

Quote from: KevShmev on December 10, 2012, 09:10:17 AM
Yawn. Most of the songs from those albums, they've played to death already over the years anyway, and now they are gonna play them without Jon Anderson? Yippee. Just retire now, guys, and stop embarrassing yourselves.
No offense, but while I understand your opinion, I find it disappointing you feel that way and the fact that you aren't alone with that sentiment. As for a fan like myself, who will never get to see Jon Anderson-Yes, I'd still like to see them if I can, doesn't matter if they play Siberian Khatru 5x slower, or if it's a different singer, etc. I think I'd go see 70 year old DT without James (of course I doubt the possibility of that even being an option), because I mean, it's just.... Cool, you know? I can't really describe it. Seeing how Bruce's voice is nowadays, Iron Maiden probably won't be the same band energy and quality-wise in ten or so years (the difference between now and 30 years ago alone is striking), but I could give less of a damn because I'd still be going to see one of my favorite bands, who still happen to have the balls and endurance to get on stage and do what they love most and do best. That's really all I care about, they can have whatever money they're asking for.

See, I can't get on board with that line of thinking. It is like you are saying, "I want to go just so I can say I saw Yes." I understand why others might think that way, but I do not. I'd rather spend my money on bands that still have something to offer me.

Heck, I went and saw Yes last summer, on the double bill with Styx, and it was like watching a band play in slow motion. The energy, the excitement, the feeling, just wasn't there. When Styx came out, it was like night and day. Their energy level was 10 times that of Yes, and the crowd fed off that and was really into their set, after looking bored for much of Yes' set. Maybe it would have been reversed had Styx played first, but I doubt it. I saw at a friend's house a few months ago the DVD they released about a decade ago, and it was like last year's show all over again: great songs played by musicians who looked bored out of their minds and were there to just put in the time until the show was over and they could go home. If that is for you and other fans, more power to ya, but it's not for me.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #1282 on:** December 13, 2012, 10:39:50 PM »

You can't really criticize Yes for playing without Jon Anderson and then praise Styx, another band that only has one original member. Styx also plays a bunch of old songs, just like Yes.

That tour with Styx wasn't exactly a good time for Yes. I've heard that they've improved.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1283 on:** December 13, 2012, 11:03:11 PM »

Quote from: Pols Voice on December 13, 2012, 10:39:50 PM

You can't really criticize Yes for playing without Jon Anderson and then praise Styx, another band that only has one original member.

Where did I do that?

Orbert · « **Reply #1284 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:52:52 AM »

Yeah, that's not the point at all. Styx still puts on a very high-energy performance. Tommy Shaw isn't an original member, but he was part of the classic 70's and 80's lineup and wrote a lot of hits. They were smart to focus more on his and James' more rocking songs, but the Dennis replacement sounds and plays just like him so they have the DeYoung hits covered as well.

Yes music, by its very nature, isn't all rocking and in your face; it's more prog and is really for a different kind of audience. They have slowed most of their songs down, and the new singer isn't bad but he's still no Jon Anderson. The result is a bunch of old men up there playing slowly, barely moving, and not looking or sounding very exciting.

The difference is the energy level, and how good they sound. Styx has Yes beat pretty handily in both departments these days.

Sketchy · « **Reply #1285 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:03:41 AM »

Gotta admit, I didn't notice much of a slow down when I saw them. The songs were pretty much timed as I remembered them from the albums.

Mladen · « **Reply #1286 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:08:37 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on December 13, 2012, 10:20:32 PM

I saw at a friend's house a few months ago the DVD they released about a decade ago, and it was like last year's show all over again: great songs played by musicians who looked bored out of their minds and were there to just put in the time until the show was over and they could go home.

I hope the DVD you watched wasn't Songs from Tsongas, the guys look 100% into it on that DVD, and boy do they rock!

Orbert · « **Reply #1287 on:** December 14, 2012, 08:29:24 AM »

Tsongas was good, but there was another recent one -- maybe Montreux -- where things were noticeably slowed down, and it just sucked the energy right out of everything.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1288 on:** December 14, 2012, 09:15:23 AM »

It was the one with South Side of the Sky, which I believe was Montreux.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #1289 on:** December 14, 2012, 09:36:00 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on December 13, 2012, 07:03:39 AM

Oh wow, that sucks. The day they are close to my area (Hammond, IN) They are only playing CTTE and TYA. Goddammit.

Orbert · « **Reply #1290 on:** December 14, 2012, 09:45:48 PM »

Where did you see that? All I've seen is that they're playing all three albums on this tour.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #1291 on:** December 14, 2012, 10:38:39 PM »

Woops. My bad. I thought Hammond was one of the shortened setlist venues. I was wrong. Now I want to go.

Orbert · « **Reply #1292 on:** December 14, 2012, 10:44:45 PM »

I can't even find "shortened setlist venues" or anything more specific than what I've already posted.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #1293 on:** December 15, 2012, 12:49:53 AM »

More or less I was responding to what Jaq posted about the concert venues.

Quote from: Jaq on December 10, 2012, 11:20:13 AM

It's the casino dates. Those will be shorter. Hang on, let me go check elsewhere...okay, found this on Blabbermouth:

Tour dates:

Mar. 01 - West Wendover, NV - Peppermill Concert Hall *
Mar. 03 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre
Mar. 05 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
Mar. 06 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
Mar. 08 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Theater (at Pechanga Casino)
Mar. 09 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino *
Mar. 14 - Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
Mar. 16 - Hammond, IN - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Mar. 17 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre
Mar. 18 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
Mar. 20 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Mar. 21 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theatre
Mar. 22 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Live - Biloxi *
Mar. 24 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena *
Mar. 30 - Melbourne, FL - Maxwell C. King Center for the Perf. Arts
Apr. 02 - Clearwater, FL - Ruck Eckerd Hall
Apr. 05 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand at Foxwoods *
Apr. 06 - Hampton, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Apr. 07 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Apr. 09 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
Apr. 11 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
Apr. 12 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre

* - YES will only perform two albums — "The Yes Album" and "Close To The Edge" — for shows at casinos due to the time constrictions of events held there.

Orbert · « **Reply #1294 on:** December 15, 2012, 10:02:08 AM »

Got it. I didn't see that footnote at the bottom.

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

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