Yes Music Podcast
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsEstablished in 2011 - Two fans' exploration of the world's greatest progressive rock band
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“They were cosplaying with these new sounds” – Steve Howe’s guitars on Tormato with Fernando Perdomo – 525
March 18, 2022 15:47 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius Mark and I just about manage to stay in control of the ‘spirited’ Fernando Perdomo this week. Ask him about guitar tech and he will literally talk for hours - which is exactly what we want on the YMP of course. What we were left with are many fascinating insights into Steve Howe’s guitars and approaches, all based around the greatest Yes album, Tormato. Stay tuned for that hurricane of enthusiasm. How did Howe get those sounds for Tormato and why...
What have they done? No Relayer! 524
March 12, 2022 17:28 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius I was on the road this week but still managed to catch up with Mark and Henry Potts to discuss the news that Yes will not be playing Relayer on the upcoming tour but have opted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Close To The Edge instead. I was in a hotel room with just my laptop but this news was clearly too important to miss. Why has Relayer been shelved?Will we ever hear the full album live?Is it too soon to play Close To The Edge in its en...
We go deep into the dead wax – 523
March 04, 2022 16:57 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius This week's episode once again features our resident walking vinyl encyclopedia, Mark but this time I have a chance to pick his brains about the murky world of deadwax. As you might imagine, I get out a couple of my copies of Tormato to see what I can find in the deadwax areas of those and Mark shares some fascinating insights into the production of Yes vinyl records. Doug Curran also sent in an example of one of his Yes rarities for us to decip...
What did they do next – the final part – Benoit David – 522
February 26, 2022 17:49 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius I was on holiday this week so Mark and I couldn't get together to chat about this album but we did manage to record our own thoughts on what Benoit did next. See if you agree with us! What did Benoit do next?Is MYSTERY like Yes?Is this a good album? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! Become a Patron! Bag yourself a fabulous piece of YMP history before it's too late... Head over to the YMP Emporium to... Order a YMP Trivia ...
Episode 521 featuring Mark
February 18, 2022 19:11 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBhttps://youtu.be/BhsNZbhrzao I am in Devon for half term so here’s Mark’s latest Album Series addition - Fragile.
Episode 621 featuring Mark
February 18, 2022 19:11 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBhttps://youtu.be/BhsNZbhrzao I am in Devon for half term so here’s Mark’s latest Album Series addition - Fragile.
What did they do next – the final part – Benoit David – 520
February 11, 2022 17:07 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius CD set purchased 2014 Is this the last part of our What did they do next series? Probably…possibly…maybe not. In any event, we are going to stop for the moment after we have talked about what Benoit David did after leaving the band due to ill health in 2012. Apart from the tragic loss of Chris Squire and the resulting return of Billy Sherwood, the band has maintained the same lineup since Benoit left. While he was still touring with Yes, he was a...
Master of the Master Tapes, Brian Kehew, talks about Progeny, Tormato, Drama and more – 519
February 04, 2022 14:56 - 37 minutes - 26 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius We went deep into the weeds again this week with Master of the Master Tapes, Brian Kehew, who produced the amazing live box set, Progeny, as well as working on the bonus tracks for the Tormato and Drama Expanded and Remastered CD releases in 2004. What governed the choices when creating Progeny?Is Progeny a 'better' collection of Yes live than Yessongs?What did Brian find in the vaults from the Tormato and Drama sessions? Listen to the episode a...
What did they do next Part 27b – Oliver Wakeman – 518
January 28, 2022 17:02 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius This we are joined by prog aficionado, writer, publisher, compère and all-round great chap, Stephen Lambe to discuss many aspects of Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman's album, Ravens and Lullabies. Is it a bird, is it a plane, is it a prog album?What did Stephen Lambe have to do with the album (if anything)?Is it any good? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! Oliver Wakeman's Yes tenure - too short? Exclusive, pre-release vide...
What did they do next Part 27a – Oliver Wakeman – 517
January 21, 2022 16:07 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius This week it’s the first part of our next - and presumably last…maybe…what did they do next featuring the 2011-ish departure of keyboardist and true gentleman of prog, Oliver Wakeman. Mark and I discuss how and why Oliver left the band and what he did next in collaboration with another giant of the music world. We set you a task to listen to that project before next week’s episode, just like we will be doing and if you already know what we are tal...
The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock with Gerard Bassols – 516
January 14, 2022 16:41 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius It was great to speak to Gerald Bassols from Spain this week all about his amazing book, The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock which very much does what it says on the tin. Stay tuned for that conversation. Whatare the best 'Spinal Tap' moments in his book?Did digital technology kill musical creativity?What instruments typify progressive rock? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! The book on Amazon.co.uk! https://www.ama...
Hopes and desires for Yes in 2022 with Simon Barrow – 515
January 07, 2022 15:17 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius Simon Barrow with his book in front of the YES 50 plaque What should we expect from Yes in the coming year? Simon Barrow has some ideas as does Mark. We had a great conversation about the possibilities and our own, personal desires, partly based on the Facebook post by Daniel Krohn on the YMP Facebook page. As always, it was a delight to welcome the erudite and knowledgeable Simon back onto the show. Do watch out for at least two books from him ...
Goodbye 2021 – 514
January 01, 2022 16:20 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius As we begin the 11th calendar year of the show, it’s time to take a look back at 2021. Mark and I have chosen a few clips each which remind us of the range and depth of Yes topics we have covered in the past 12 months. We hope you enjoy the selection - do let us know if your favourite is or isn’t included. Who did we interview in 2021?What did we learn'?What were the most memorable episodes? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! ...
Ranking Prog Christmas songs – 513
December 17, 2021 16:48 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius 'IT'S CHRISTMAS' as yer man sings in that song (which doesn't feature in our festive collection). Mark and I select a few prog or prog-related Christmas songs to rank in another totally pointless but fun seasonal activity. SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL Is your favourite in our selection?What is 'proggy'?What is 'Christmassy'? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzAObiZtM50 https://www.youtube.com/...
“…he turned up at reception with a crow on his shoulder” and other tales from Advision with Peter Woolliscroft – 512
December 10, 2021 16:01 - 42 minutes - 29.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius Mark and I met someone who can fill in a few more gaps in the Yes story this week. We managed to track down and speak to Peter Woolliscroft who was only a short time into his studio engineering career at Advision studio in London when Yes turned up to record Tormato. He shares his recollections of the sessions which are rich and extensive and it was a pleasure to welcome him to the show. Listen out for revelations about Tormato and a little bit ab...
The ‘flared trousers’ of 70s drums – Chris Kimball talks about Alan White’s North kit – 511
December 03, 2021 11:49 - 39 minutes - 27.8 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius Dave Watkinson in RAK studios with Alan's kit and Jeremy North's wonderful Tourmato photos from Wembley, 1978: Alan's North drums at RAK StudiosBefore the concertJon lends a percussive handSide view of the drumsA fantastic shot of keys and drums (spot the Birotron)Farewell Wembley! This week Mark and I spoke to Chris Kimball about a 70s oddity in the Yes instrumental arsenal - Alan White's North drums. After restoring, playing and recording with...
Going For The One in the studio and live – 510
November 26, 2021 14:28 - 28 minutes - 20 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius This week Mark and I have had a great time re-watching 3 videos from the Going For The One era. As you may know, there is an extensive behind-the-scenes film of what went on at Mountain Studios in Montreux in 1976 and I was wondering if the feel of that process was evident in the following tour. So Mark suggested the film of Glasgow on that tour and I added the mash-up of the title song which takes film footage from several different concerts and ...
Stephen Lambe and David Watkinson – YES in the 1980s – 509
November 19, 2021 16:58 - 32 minutes - 23 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius As always, it was sheer delight to welcome Stephen Lambe and David Watkinson back onto the show this week to talk about their latest collaboration, YES in the 1980s. It's a great book which goes into detail about the often tortuous journey of the band in the decade of excess. Solo albums and other groups closely associated with Yes are included in a volume which boasts 2 sets of full-colour photos as well as countless other illustrations, a lot o...
Oliver Wakeman’s Tales – 508
November 12, 2021 15:49 - 39 minutes - 28 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius It was a great pleasure to welcome back to the show former Yes keyboard player and prolific solo artist, Oliver Wakeman. We asked him about some of his latest releases including Dark Fables, Tales From Gaslight and his soundtrack to Yendor. It was particularly interesting to hear recollections of working with original Yes guitarist Peter Banks and Oliver also shared some remarkable tales from his Yes days including what happened when he first jo...
What did they do next part 26b – Steve Howe – 507
November 05, 2021 15:26 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MBSteve Howe by William Mulryne Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius In this second part of our look at what Steve Howe did next, Mark and I listen to his solo album, Spectrum. It includes contributions from Tony Levin, Dylan Howe, Virgil Howe and Oliver Wakeman and features many fabulous examples of Steve's virtuosity and versatility. How does this rank among Steve's solo albums?What are the contributions of the 'guests' like?Is that 'Hour of Need'? Listen to the episode and let u...
What did they do next part 26a – Steve Howe – 506
October 29, 2021 15:59 - 25 minutes - 18 MBSteve Howe by William Mulryne Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius In a break from our very well-received technical episodes, Mark and I return this week to the what did they do next series. We are still in the so-called YES hiatus period of 2005-ish and we have just two band members yet to consider, the first being Steve Howe. SO we’ve taken a look around the various sources to see what Steve was up to at this point and one of the most useful was, perhaps unsurprisingly, his autob...
Miguel Falcão takes us through Chris Squire’s setup for Tormato – 505
October 22, 2021 15:09 - 49 minutes - 34.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius A small selection from my Tormato collection I asked our friend Miguel Falcão to tell me a bit about how Chris Squire achieved such a remarkable bass sound for Tormato. Instead of sending me a few bullet points, Miguel was kind enough to record a complete audio description of the technical minutiae of the master's solution. Mark and I listen to this amazing in-depth piece and discuss a few of the points Miguel makes. Many thanks to Miguel and if...
We talk to Paul K Joyce about his orchestrations for The Quest and collaborating with Steve Howe – 504
October 15, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius The latest video single release: https://youtu.be/GRIOodD1yrM The album has also been hitting charts worldwide, find a selection of them below: #7 German Album Charts #20 UK Album Charts #1 UK Rock Album Charts #5 Swiss Album Charts #8 Japanese International Weekly Charts #23 French Physical Album Charts #37 Belgian National Album Charts #54 Dutch Album Charts #60 Italian Album Charts This week: It was a great pleasure to speak to an...
Yes and the rarest musical instrument in the world with Chris Dale – 503
October 08, 2021 16:24 - 37 minutes - 26 MBProduced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius This week we decided to go really deeply into the technical weeds of Yes and look at an instrument which appears on Tormato and not very many other places in the musical universe. We are joined by the remarkable Chris Dale who has devoted many years of his life to collecting and renovating this, rarest of all musical instruments, the Birotron. We discuss what Rick Wakeman had to do with this fascinating story, what the Birotron is and why it was ...
We review The Quest with Yes aficionado, Henry Potts – 502
October 01, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier Mark and I had The time is finally here for Mark and me to present our in-depth review of the new Yes studio album, The Quest. We are also delighted to be joined by Henry Potts, the man behind the essential Yes online source, http://www.bondegezou.co.uk/ which has been cataloguing the crazy world of Yes and its former members since 1998 - and we thought we were doing well with 10 years! So listen out for that conversation. Fir...
YMP Geeks talk to Band Geek, Richie Castellano – 501
September 24, 2021 15:43 - 21 minutes - 15.4 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier Mark and I had a brilliant time this week speaking to Richie Castellano about his Band Geek Yes covers. Multi-instrumentalist Richie is passionate about Yes and a lot of other music and if you haven't seen his Band Geek YouTube channel, then what are you waiting for? It's amazing. How does Richie choose songs to cover?What is the rehearsal and production process like?What have been Richie's favourite Yes covers? Listen to the ep...
A celebration of 10 years featuring Yes legends Tony Kaye and Geoff Downes PLUS YMP Producers, Patrons and friends – 500
September 17, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier In a truly epic episode, as is appropriate for the 500th, Mark and I present a competition and have the privilege and pleasure to speak to not one but two Yes keyboard legends - founder member, Tony Kaye and present band member, Geoff Downes. We talk to Tony about his recently-released and highly remarkable debut solo album, End of Innocence, as well as asking him some of the questions about Yes which have been keeping us up at n...
What did they do next Part 25b – Rick Wakeman – what, again? 499
September 10, 2021 15:40 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier In the second part of our look at what Rick Wakeman did after leaving Yes for the final time, we welcome Yes author and classical music expert, Simon Barrow onto the show to discuss Rick Wakeman at Lincoln Cathedral. Hopefully you have had a chance to listen to the album but if not, check out the videos below. Why is there a piano piece on this disc?How does the album sound?Was it all worthwhile? Listen to the episode and let u...
What did they do next Part 25a – Rick Wakeman – what, again? PLUS a Two Pence on new music from Yes, Dare to Know – 498
September 03, 2021 16:37 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week Mark and I embark on another 'what did they do next' quest. Once again we come to Rick Wakeman and what he did after leaving the band in 2005. So we discuss the next release from Mr. Wakeman which turns out to be a most unusual release, even for him. Take a listen below and then join in with our assessment of the package next week. Also, this week, you can't have failed to notice that Yes have released a second online...
LEVIN, TORN, WHITE and Scott Schorr – the story of a remarkable album – 497
August 27, 2021 14:40 - 29 minutes - 20.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier [Above] Photo of Scott by Jerry & Lois Photography This week I was able to speak to Scott Schorr about how he created the LEVIN TORN WHITE album. You may not know Scott's name but you're bound to have heard some music he has been involved with. Founder of record label and music publishing company, Lazy Bones Recordings, Scott describes himself as 'a successful Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Beat Maker, Mixing Supervisor ...
Mark speaks to Yes mastering wizard, Maor Appelbaum – 496
August 20, 2021 16:11 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week Mark speaks to one of the unsung heroes of Yes’ recent releases (going back to the Like It Is live series), Maor Appelbaum. If, like me, you haven’t a clue what a Timbre Farm is or what difference a Saturator/Clipper makes to the sound of a record, then you’re in for a treat. It’s a fascinating and in-depth conversation, so many thanks to Mark and Maor for making this happen. What IS mastering?Which Yes records has Mao...
Yes not Yes – an official Yes playlist part 2 – 495
August 13, 2021 16:10 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week Mark and I finish off our investigation of some of the interesting songs from the Yes official Spotify playlist, Yes not Yes. We listen to 6 of the songs we didn’t know and we hear from listeners who left comments filling in details on some of the others. It was great fun and I think we both learned a lot. What did we learn from listeners and other sources?Are all the contributions worthwhile?How long would the Yes fam...
Yes not Yes – an official Yes playlist part 1 – 494
August 06, 2021 15:48 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week has been a little quieter in the land of social media and conspiracy theories - at least for Yes. So Mark and I decided to go through a Spotify playlist created by Yes official which is called Yes Not Yes. It includes lots of music which Yes members and alumni have been involved with over the years and it’s a very interesting collection. Take a listen to what Mark and I have to say about the selection and then add a comm...
Ice Bridge Gate – 493
July 30, 2021 09:06 - 29 minutes - 20 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier I'm officially on leave but Mark and I had to comment on the storm around Ice Bridge Gate this week. If you haven't been on social media for some time you may have missed what happened so we aim to bring you up-to-speed on all the tortuous twists in this tale. Who wrote The Ice Bridge?Where did it come from?Why is a very similar tune on a 1980 film and Sale of the Century? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! ...
An interview with the well-connected Claire Hamill PLUS The Ice Bridge, the new Yes single! 492
July 23, 2021 16:04 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier Claire performs with Fragile at the Yes 50th Anniversary Fan Convention Well, here we are. Friday 23rd July 2021 and we have brand new Yes music to enjoy. The Ice Bridge is available for all to listen to on Yes’ YouTube channel and Mark and I share our initial reactions to it. Sneak preview - we love it. We also speak to the wonderful Claire Hamill in an interview I’m sure you will enjoy as much as we did. There are some amazing...
What if…the Paris sessions had been successful? 491
July 16, 2021 16:08 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlEKA2eEbwg Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier I had no time to do any news collation this week but I did have time to speak to the redoubtable Geoff Bailie and the equally impressive Mark Anthony K about what could have happened if the ill-fated Paris Sessions of 1979 had ended in a Yes album. I also invited Geoff to give is thoughts on the forthcoming new Yes album, The Quest. The Quest by Yes What was that music like?Was it wo...
What did they do next part 24b- Chris Squire – 490
July 09, 2021 16:09 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week there was some fairly significant Yes news - The Quest is the new studio album which will be released on 1st October 2021. Mark and I will be talking about this, as you can imagine, in our two pence later in the episode. The Quest by Yes Before that, we finish off our examination of The Syn’s 2005 album, Syndestructible which we are taking as what Chris Squire did next in the Yes hiatus period. Stay tuned for our thoug...
What did they do next part 24a- Chris Squire – 489
July 02, 2021 11:11 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week I am officially on holiday from the day job but that didn't stop Mark and me discussing the next person in our What Did They Do Next series - it's Chris Squire. He never really left Yes but during the hiatus period he did get up to some interesting things... What did Chris Squire do in the hiatus?Why was it a return to former times for him?What was the result and was it worth it? Listen to the episode and let us know ...
The Ladder vs. Fly From Here – 488
June 25, 2021 10:32 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBFly From Here DVD Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier This week Mark and I are delving deeply into a 5% for something topic so if you consider yourself a casual fan of the world’s greatest progressive rock band you can either stick around and learn or save yourself a chunk of time by leaving now. I recommend you stay and become inducted into the mindset of the YMP enthusiasts. It’s fun, or at least I’ve found it so for 10 years now. So assuming you are still with ...
What did they do next part 23b – Jon Anderson – 487
June 18, 2021 16:09 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Jon Anderson Prog God 2016 This week, Mark and I watched the concept DVD Tour of the Universe from Jon Anderson which was the first major release from him after leaving Yes at the start of the band’s hiatus period in the mid 2000s. We have a chance to feed back on what we found out a little later and then we come together to discuss it all. There’s also a rather important 2 pence where we discover quite a bit about the new Yes a...
Interview Special with Yes guitar legend, Steve Howe – 486
June 15, 2021 13:57 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBProduced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier In a special, extra episode, I have the pleasure of talking to the man who helped Yes to transform their sound and approach in 1970, Steve Howe. He told us about his time in Asia and how the band got back together in 2007 with its original line-up which is featured on the latest release, Asia, The Reunion Albums, 2007-2012. We also had a chance to hear about the slightly different approach on Steve's latest Homebrew collection, ...
What did they do next part 23a – Jon Anderson – 485
June 11, 2021 14:45 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Jon Anderson Prog God 2016 Once again this week, Mark and I are looking at what did they do next. We have reached the Yes hiatus period from 2004 and we are using the opportunity unashamedly to examine what each of the 5 members of the band did in this interregnum. First, we will look at one of the Yes men who did really leave at this point, in fact, never to return, Jon Anderson. What did he get up to once he had recovered from ...
What did they do next part 24a – Jon Anderson – 485
June 11, 2021 14:45 - 18.1 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Jon Anderson Prog God 2016 Once again this week, Mark and I are looking at what did they do next. We have reached the Yes hiatus period from 2004 and we are using the opportunity unashamedly to examine what each of the 5 members of the band did in this interregnum. First, we will look at one of the Yes men who did really leave at this point, in fact, never to return, Jon Anderson. What did he get up to once he had recovered from ...
What did they do next part 22b – Igor Khoroshev – 484
June 04, 2021 15:49 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier It's the second part of our look at what Igor did next. In fact, we have bent the rules again in order to listen to the excellent ELP tribute album, Encores, Legends & Paradox from 1999. What are these versions of ELP songs like?Which Yes men are included?How does Igor come over? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uxhyC6-hXU&list=OLAK5uy_lLkYhu078lsC9NFx5569MC6h82nAV8y1w http...
What did they do next part 22a – Igor Khoroshev – 483
May 28, 2021 15:08 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier This week, Mark and I return to the surprisingly long series on what did Yes members do when they left the band. It’s Igor Khoroshev’s turn this time and, as you’ll hear it’s more than usually difficult to decide what he went onto next but we do have a go at it. When did Igor leave Yes?What did he do next?What has he done since? Listen to the episode and let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCdnUwKmyeY h...
Dave Kerzner on Arc of Life – 482
May 21, 2021 16:25 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThose chaps from Arc of Life Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier This week Mark and I had a highly enjoyable conversation with Dave Kerzner about his position with Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison, Jay Schellen and Jimmy Haun in Arc of Life. We talk about what he would like the band to grow into and delve a little into his keyboard work with Geoff Downes and Tony Banks. It was a real pleasure to welcome Dave back onto the show. What does Dave want to see in the future ...
Yes Tracks Through Time – Yessongs – 481
May 14, 2021 18:18 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOur live selection this week Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier After the sad news we shared last week about Phil Naro, Mark and I have decided to listen to parts of Yessongs this week and compare the performances with later live offerings. It’s what we’ve done before in our Yes Tracks Through Time series. Most Yes fans agree that Yessongs captures the band at its best and it often comes top in the best live albums lists and polls but what about other versions of...
What Did They Do Next – Part 21b – Billy Sherwood PLUS R.I.P. Phil Naro – 480
May 07, 2021 16:13 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBYessongs Yes Tribute band, featuring Phil Naro Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Mark shares the news of the loss of a member of our global Yes fan community, Phil Naro, and we re-play an interview Mark did with him back in 2016. Rest In Peace. We also finish off our look at Conspiracy, the album by the band of the same name which features Billy Sherwood, Chris Squire and a number of very famous guests. What is Conspiracy like?What are its Yes connections?How d...
What Did They Do Next – Part 21a – Billy Sherwood – 479
April 30, 2021 15:39 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Billy Sherwood This week, Mark and I had the opportunity to think about the next person to leave the band - Billy Sherwood. What did he do next after the end of The Ladder tour? We’ll let you know a little later. At the end of this episode, I’m going to play a very interesting piece of audio from Daniel and Amanda Krohn. It’s about From A Page, the Oliver Wakeman led Yes mini-album. We will return to this topic soon. What did B...
Why did Yes stop playing sides 2 and 3 of Tales From Topographic Oceans? 478
April 23, 2021 18:25 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBProduced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall and Preston Frazier Tales From Topographic Oceans It’s been a week for thinking deeply...or maybe not. Anyway, Mark and I have been listening to the oft maligned sides 2 and 3 of Tales from Topographic Oceans which have not been played as often as sides 1 and 4. Why not I hear you cry. Or maybe I don’t. In any case, that’s what we will be banging on about in this episode Why abandon sides 2 and 3?Are they really that bad?What was it like to be an e...