Yes' shows nowadays

I have seen Yes in the 70s, 80s, and then in 2012 with Jon Davison.  You will never beat the 70s classic Yes lineup, I saw them perform the entire Close to the Edge album in the first set, then they did the entire Tales from Topographic Oceans in the second set (along with some of their hits they had at the time).  Blown away!

bhikkhu wrote: Here is a review of the show I saw. http://riekels.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/yes-detroit-4122013/

Thanks for this review,it gives me a precise idea about what to expect.From the start I knew it wouldn't be classic Yes and Jon Anderson is one of my favourite singers but if the shows are good I think it will be a great experience.

fusionfreak wrote: Thanks for your answers and suggestions.Chopper I hope you will enjoy the 1st of may.

I saw them last year... or perhaps the year before. I thought it was an enjoyable show, and if you haven't seen them in their glory days (such as I ) then this is better than nothing, I guess. Many people have praised Jon Davison for doing an excellent job, still I felt like he was just a bit short of achieving Anderson's greatness... but then again, I'm not sure Anderson himself would be able to achieve it this days. As for Geoff Downes, I feel he also fell short of Wakeman's virtuosity. I also got to see Yes with Benoit and Oliver Wakeman. As far as Benoit, I guess Davison is actually a better vocalist for the band, though I felt Benoit was a bit closer to achiving the high notes Anderson could sing, while I feel Davison has a more beautiful and special voice, plus I guess he knew his limits better and didn't try to go higher than he would sound well (plus, Davison's stage presence is much better than Benoit's). Between Oliver and Geoff, Downes is definitley the more experienced player, and more of a showman, but as far as I remember, I kind of liked better the way Oliver played, I wish they hadn't kicked him out in favor of Downes.

Now, about "Fly from Here", I actually liked the album well enough. Not among their best 70's works, nor as proggy as I would have liked it, but it is very enjoyable and has some really beautiful moments. I feel Benoit's voice shined much better on this album than trying to imitate Anderson, there were some vocal parts I really found beautiful. About the songs, the ones I liked the most, by far, were the ones from the "Fly from Here" suite, though I would hardly dare call it a single epic song, for there are 3 very notably different songs without much in common, plus an intro (or overture), an outro (or grand finale), and a bridge before the outro that didn't really do much for me... however, those 3 songs were really beautiful (specially Sad Night at the Airfield). Also the last song was really great, even if it might at times feel like they are mocking their 70's glory days and Anderson's influence. The rest of the songs are actually kind of forgetable, but those 4 songs are enough to make the album worth having.

Thanks for your answers and suggestions.Chopper I hope you will enjoy the 1st of may.

Ask me again on 1st May and I'll let you know.