Author Topic: The Official Yes Thread (Read 264982 times)

ytserush · « **Reply #980 on:** June 10, 2011, 08:05:28 PM »

I wasn't aware that Jon and Vangelis had a falling out.
What happened?

I actually have a few Jon and Vangelis albums and liked them, but I've never bothered to upgrade them to CD for whatever reason.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #981 on:** June 10, 2011, 08:47:45 PM »

Nick, like I asked you last night, I think it'd be interesting to ask Jon how he feels about his former bandmates making another album without him, and if there is any chance of there being a future reunion with them.

Orbert · « **Reply #982 on:** June 10, 2011, 10:46:18 PM »

All sides of that issue are already well documented, as it's been playing out for several years now. I would think that Jon is getting sick of answering questions about it, plus his answers swing all the way from being happy for the band to feelling hurt and betrayed, depending on his mood when you ask him.

jonny108 · « **Reply #983 on:** June 13, 2011, 01:20:16 PM »

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-listen-to-we-can-fly-the-first-yes-single-in-10-years-20110613

I like.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #984 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:11:40 PM »

Its almost cheating.

They put out a song that was written during the Drama years, and marketing it as the newest Yes single. Its a great song, but I have a feeling everyone who didn't know that bit of trivia is going to get sucked in and be very surprised if the rest of the album sucks (which is entirely possible. Classic rock bands coming out of long hiatuses don't do to well with a new album, in my experience).

King Postwhore · « **Reply #985 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:45:40 PM »

I love the production on the single. I've always loved Trevor Horns production. Can't wait to hear this while mowing my lawn.

Orbert · « **Reply #986 on:** June 13, 2011, 03:19:56 PM »

Quote from: skydivingninja on June 13, 2011, 02:11:40 PM

Its almost cheating. They put out a song that was written during the Drama years, and marketing it as the newest Yes single. Its a great song, but I have a feeling everyone who didn't know that bit of trivia is going to get sucked in and be very surprised if the rest of the album sucks (which is entirely possible. Classic rock bands coming out of long hiatuses don't do to well with a new album, in my experience).

We're talking about a song that has been through extensive reworking, expansion to epic length, and now a single-length edit is being taken from the result. But I get your point, and don't really disagree with it. The single has a good chance to not be representative of the new album in general. But it also has at least as good a chance to be pretty much the same quality, as the same guys are writing it and playing on it, except for the lead vocalist, and the original lead vocalist is producing it. This is as close to Drama II as we're gonna get, and Drama is one of my favorite Yes albums.

I don't expect the new album to suck, but I'm trying to keep my expectations low.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #987 on:** June 13, 2011, 07:01:34 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on June 13, 2011, 03:19:56 PM

I don't expect the new album to suck, but I'm trying to keep my expectations low.

This.

Nick · « **Reply #988 on:** June 15, 2011, 12:25:12 PM »

Interview is in 5 minutes, I'm very excited!

skydivingninja · « **Reply #989 on:** June 15, 2011, 12:34:05 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on June 13, 2011, 03:19:56 PM

Quote from: skydivingninja on June 13, 2011, 02:11:40 PM
Its almost cheating. They put out a song that was written during the Drama years, and marketing it as the newest Yes single. Its a great song, but I have a feeling everyone who didn't know that bit of trivia is going to get sucked in and be very surprised if the rest of the album sucks (which is entirely possible. Classic rock bands coming out of long hiatuses don't do to well with a new album, in my experience).

We're talking about a song that has been through extensive reworking, expansion to epic length, and now a single-length edit is being taken from the result. But I get your point, and don't really disagree with it. The single has a good chance to not be representative of the new album in general. But it also has at least as good a chance to be pretty much the same quality, as the same guys are writing it and playing on it, except for the lead vocalist, and the original lead vocalist is producing it. This is as close to Drama II as we're gonna get, and Drama is one of my favorite Yes albums.

I don't expect the new album to suck, but I'm trying to keep my expectations low.

From what I could tell, the single is the second part of "Fly From Here," which I thought was more or less the version that was played during the Drama tour. I'm sure some things have been changed, but it would be like if a reworked "Raise the Knife" was the first single off Systematic Chaos or something.

I really hope the new album doesn't suck for reasons you've listed about being as close to Drama II as we'll get, but Bat Out of Hell III, Endless Wire, Vapor Trails, and any 21st century Skynyrd tell me that this won't be pretty.

Nick · « **Reply #990 on:** June 15, 2011, 12:41:28 PM »

Gaaahhhh

Jon ended up having to be out today so we're doing this next week now.

Orbert · « **Reply #991 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:20:44 PM »

Disappointing I'm sure, but I gotta say I'm not surprised. Jon is a flake of the first order.

Implode · « **Reply #992 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:54:48 PM »

I just got The Yes Album. Yours Is No Disgrace and Starship Trooper are pretty amazing. I'm so glad I found Yes.

Zydar · « **Reply #993 on:** June 20, 2011, 01:08:54 AM »

Great to hear, you're in for a nice ride

Mladen · « **Reply #994 on:** June 20, 2011, 02:41:00 AM »

Keep listening...

Implode · « **Reply #995 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:14:32 AM »

I didn't notice anything else that was amazing yet, but I don't expect to hear it all the first time. Which other tracks should I look out for?

Zydar · « **Reply #996 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:16:31 AM »

I've Seen All Good People

King Postwhore · « **Reply #997 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:33:02 AM »

And You and I

KevShmev · « **Reply #998 on:** June 20, 2011, 12:15:30 PM »

Quote from: Implode on June 20, 2011, 10:14:32 AM

I didn't notice anything else that was amazing yet, but I don't expect to hear it all the first time. Which other tracks should I look out for?

Do you mean on The Yes Album, or in general?

On The Yes Album, everything is awesome, except for A Venture (which is good, but not exceptional or anything).

Nick · « **Reply #999 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:51:44 PM »

The Yes Album is one tiny iota behind Close to the Edge for me, and an absolutely brilliant work.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #1000 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:55:37 PM »

I like it more than CttE personally. CttE never really did much for me.

Implode · « **Reply #1001 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:57:16 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 20, 2011, 10:33:02 AM

And You and I

I have CttE already. That's one beautiful song.

So far I have The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, and Union.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1002 on:** June 20, 2011, 04:13:38 PM »

If you'd like to try something more recent try Keys to Ascension 1 & 2. Live shows plus new songs that came out in the late 90's with the lineup from CTTE except the drummer.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #1003 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:02:07 PM »

Relayer is a must, as is Tales, which is the best Yes album.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #1004 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:03:28 PM »

Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 20, 2011, 09:02:07 PM

Relayer is a must, as is Tales, which is the best Yes album.

Nah, Relayer is the best Yes album. Tales is a very, very, very acquired taste, but is awesome as well.

lonestar · « **Reply #1005 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:10:46 PM »

Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 20, 2011, 09:02:07 PM

Relayer is a must, as is Tales, which is the best Yes album.

I'm with Quad on this one.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #1006 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:11:12 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on June 20, 2011, 09:10:46 PM

Quote from: Quadrochosis on June 20, 2011, 09:02:07 PM
Relayer is a must, as is Tales, which is the best Yes album.
I'm with Quad on this one.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1007 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:14:16 PM »

Be careful Quad, You know how an old man's heart can skip a beat......

skydivingninja · « **Reply #1008 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:22:37 PM »

The Yes Album is the best. This is an objective fact.

lonestar · « **Reply #1009 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:11:41 PM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 20, 2011, 09:14:16 PM

Be careful Quad, You know how an old man's heart can skip a beat......

CODE BLUE!! CODE BLUE!!!

Zydar · « **Reply #1010 on:** June 21, 2011, 12:38:32 AM »

Get Drama, if you want to hear what Yes sounds like without Jon Anderson. Machine Messiah alone is worth it.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1011 on:** June 21, 2011, 05:28:30 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on June 20, 2011, 10:11:41 PM

Quote from: kingshmegland on June 20, 2011, 09:14:16 PM
Be careful Quad, You know how an old man's heart can skip a beat......

CODE BLUE!! CODE BLUE!!!

Is this your safe word?

Gadough · « **Reply #1012 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:52:25 AM »

>Mental image of Lonestar in a situation where he would need a safe word
>lol

Nick · « **Reply #1013 on:** June 22, 2011, 01:00:21 PM »

Got done with Jon 10 minutes ago and I'm still shaking...

Have it up in the next hour or two hopefully!

KevShmev · « **Reply #1014 on:** June 22, 2011, 01:01:15 PM »

Quote from: Nick on June 22, 2011, 01:00:21 PM

Got done with Jon 10 minutes ago and I'm still shaking...

TWSS.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: The Official Yes Thread (Read 264982 times)