An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson
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Topic: An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Subject: An Acoustic Evening with Jon Anderson
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 12:07
My girlfriend and I saw Jon Anderson last night at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles and it was SO magical, as she so rightly said.
 Spectacular performance, stunning presence, humorous, and just an absolute pleasure.
It was just him and acoustic instruments and a keyboard. He mainly played segments of songs (some long, some not so) from Yes, his solo stuff, and diddleys he composed.
A few songs he performed included: "Long Distance Runaround", "To the Runner", "Roundabout", "Soon (The Gates of Delirium)", "Starship Trooper", and much more.
Although it was shorter than most concerts (about an hour and a half), it was well worth it.
The real highlight (my girlfriend might object
 ) was when he performed "Starship Trooper". Playing guitar and vocally performing Howe's solo in the "Wurm" section was just so grand. He was just belting it out! He received a standing ovation after finishing the song Just a few thoughts of what I considered to be a great performance.
 I might post a few pictures later, given my girlfriend is able to upload them.
 Has anybody else seen him or are you planning to?
I would really love if Jon (and Rick) could get back with Yes and tour. The classic 5.  ------------- 
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 15:01
Thanks for sharing It's so good that he is back to full health and back to what he does best, performing for us!
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 18:29
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I've got a double live CD of solo Anderson. I did a review. You'll probably want to get it if you don't already have one.
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:03
Indeed, so good
A great night.
Here's another picture...there may be more on the way
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lazland wrote:Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:04
I'll be sure to check it out. Thanks Slarti  -------------
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:20
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Jon's had that Olias thing for quite a while. I saw him at the Moonshadow Saloon in Atlanta on the Animation tour. There wasn't much height to the stage and he banged his guitar on it at least once while taking it off.  ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:31
It's been put to good use then. I saw your review about Jon's live album and it's funny how it was in LA as well
 I wonder if it was the same theatre... -------------
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Posted By: Chela
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 23:16
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Sounds like an amazing concert
 Those pictures are alright, but I bet if you had a DSLR, they would look 50x better
Consider it!
Thanks for sharing!
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 23:18
Weren't you going to see Jon as well?-------------
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 03:37
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iwent to the concert and it was really good. when i get there i was waiting for a friend outside and was talking with a guy who was asking anybody for a free ticket [ and he got one ]
.jon play a lot of yes that iwouldnt expect ,like Yours Is No Disgrace [ a really good version ] or Owner Of A Lonely Heart [ the story he told before the song it was wayy too funny .
the Starship Troope version was fantastic but for me the real highlight was Soon [ it almost make me cry ]
i also really like the song he play with the keyboard [ he dare to include a little part form close to the edge ] and the song ''Tony and me '' was cool
two more things 1.first time i going to the Orpheum Theatre and is a really beautiful place ,.2 jon is an a really good shape ,his voice sounds so clear the whole concert and he guitar playing is really good . fantastic performance ,if you are going to see him live is really worth it.
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 03:41
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 12:46
A member from PA WAS present at the concert. My girlfriend and I were joking that there would be people from PA here, but turns out, it was true
Were you in the upper section? -------------
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 12:57
| It must have been great to see him do "To The Runner", love that song. He should tour the whole album and maybe someone will get round to reissuing it. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 19:37
It was. He did mention a possible tour of "Olias of Sunhillow". Sure hope he gets around to that. -------------
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 20:02
 By the way, this makes you look like you are being attacked by a head of hair. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 20:06
Let's stay on topic Slarti!
 No need to expand my avatar -------------
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 20:45
I didn't do that on purpose, in fact it ruins the effect. Just a copy and paste. The larger version looks like a kiss, the smaller one looks like you are being attacked by Cousin It. 
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 21:08
People now know it was a kiss, not an attack on a poor civilian. -------------
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Posted By: Chela
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 22:53
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Ha! There were more people from PA We should have all worn name tags with the PA logo and our Member Names...
Geez, that would have been really dorky. Nevermind.
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 23:16
Despite it being dorky, it would have been rather humorous -------------
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 03:54
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yes i was in the balcony ,were the view was reall good . ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 22:47
At least
I bet. My girlfriend and I were undecisive as to which seats we wanted. We eventually settled on the middle rows below the balcony. Great concert -------------
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 04:13
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even if you are in the last row you get a nice view [since is not a really big theater ] i got in the forth row in the balcony but i see a empty seat in the first row so a take it i agree with you it was a great concert .and jon is in really good shape .for me now yes has become irrelevent. they would be lucky to have jon back ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 04:42
 ]------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 13:50
I agree with you wholeheartedly ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 14:15
Seconded
It's just not the same with Benoit David...he's alright, but there's something big missing. -------------
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 18:52
Let us cross our fingers -------------
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Posted By: Chela
Date Posted: December 08 2010 at 18:47
I remember Benoit 
He got the singing done, but didn't have the charisma, feel, emotion... etc. that only Jon has.
I love orchestras, i would definitely attend that
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Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: December 21 2010 at 07:59
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Great pictures and song set list there. I am so glad Jon is back again doing what he does best. ------------- 
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: December 21 2010 at 08:06
I agree with you guys, it would be a great event in the history of progressive music. Maybe we all can encourage him to do it.
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: December 21 2010 at 18:14
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here is a video of jon live from the last tour . ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: Earendil
Date Posted: December 22 2010 at 15:12
| Cool! I need to see him some day, but I haven't had the chance yet. |
Posted By: Harry Hood
Date Posted: December 22 2010 at 15:33
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So what's the setlist like at these shows? He's playing Rams Head Tavern in May and I'm sort of on the fence about going. ------------- 
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: December 31 2010 at 20:39
You should definitely attend. He plays some solo stuff, some Yes stuff. If you refer to my first post, you'll get an idea of what he plays. -------------
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Posted By: pedrobeni
Date Posted: December 05 2011 at 05:23
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Hello....does anybody knows if there is any recording of this concerts???
Thanksss
Saludos desde Alicante...Espaņa
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 05 2011 at 07:40
Funny to see this thread resurface after a year. Live From La La Land should suit you fine. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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