Yes vs Flash

This is a look at Flash at their peak...sadly, there is little film/TV footage of the band available from what I've seen.  They were on the US TV show "Midnight Special" once, but I don't know if anyone has ever found that footage yet. 

Enjoy, this gives you an idea of the talent this band had!  Ray Bennett had a very powerful, driving bass, Mike Hough was a big-band drummer who knew how to swing, Peter was a prog veteran, and Colin had a very unique vocal style and great stage presence. 

Thanks, Sherry, mine as well!!  When it comes down to picking "favorite Flash" songs, I tend to waffle a bit! 

Ginny and I were looking at houses near the Catalina Mountains in Arizona, so I did my best Colin Carter imitation (which isn't very good!) 

Ray's bass playing on this song is just nuts!!  

What's sad is that Flash weren't as thematic. It has nothing to do with complexity....they simply could have created a weird mellotron part with a lot of ethereal plate echo and created a bizarre yes-like moment. It's more about mood and vibe than a thing of talent. That's why to me certain albums are on Yes-level, despite the technical abilities (ie Dark Side of the Moon, etc). Flash just didn't have any mood, never seemed to take a breather, and if you're going to rush through like that you better be good, ie Cherry Five good. 

Pete Banks had all the chance in the world just like I have, and it's up to us if we blow it or not.