Forum Home Forum Home > Progressive Music Lounges > Prog Gigs, Tours and Festivals
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Yes 2014
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedYes 2014

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
King Lerxst View Drop Down
Forum Newbie
Forum Newbie


Joined: June 06 2013
Status: Offline
Points: 19
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 30 2014 at 13:57
I have an extra VIP ticket (including M&G) for the August 7th show in Kansas City.  If interested please post here or send me a message.
Back to Top
calm_sea View Drop Down
Forum Groupie
Forum Groupie
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Status: Offline
Points: 60
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 21 2014 at 12:46
I've taken a look at the set lists for the shows following the one I saw on Wednesday and see that they are in fact swapping out "Starship Trooper" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart".  I can only guess they are doing this if there are time constraints.  No one gives a toss about "Owner of a Lonely Heart"!

I also see that they have been doing CttE first, and that they are playing it in reverse order.  I did see that they had done this from time to time prior to the show I saw.  I think I got a particularly lucky show, because I got Fragile first, followed by two new songs, followed by CttE in the album order, All Good People, and Starship Trooper.  

The next concert on my agenda isn't until November, when I'll be seeing Steve Hackett (with meet and greet).  I will be sure to report on that as well.
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2014 at 14:44
that was the same setlist at the concert i saw them in DC the day before which was great! the tracks were alright i guess but again, more listens to gel into before the final verdict (which would probably the same as the other Yes albums i tried to get into yay.... *weak*) but so far i prefer The Game over To Ascend. would've liked to see Believe Again performed live once more since i think that's a good song though.
Progrockdude
Back to Top
Aussie-Byrd-Brother View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: October 12 2011
Location: Melb, Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 7951
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2014 at 13:08
Great post, Mr Sea!

I'm seeing them in November again, this will be the third time for me. I'm 38, and I never thought I'd get the chance to see them in Melbourne, Australia in my lifetime, let alone three times so far!

Thanks for sharing!

Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - July 18 2014 at 13:09
Back to Top
calm_sea View Drop Down
Forum Groupie
Forum Groupie
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Status: Offline
Points: 60
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2014 at 12:49
I caught them in New Hampshire, USA on Wednesday night (16 July).  The show was excellent.  Much better than when I saw them last April in the same venue.  Jon Davison's voice was much stronger (I think he was ill last time) and the sound in general was better.  Steve Howe seemed grumpy as usual, to the point of seeming to rush from one song to the next.  Chris Squire was on point with his bass playing and singing.  The man charmed the audience and his harmonies were spot on.  According to Chris, they got a new sound technician somewhat recently and it certainly showed.

It was great to hear "Fragile" from beginning to end.  "Five per cent for Nothing" was kind of suspect, as it seemed a bit sloppy and not quite on the money, but it was fun to see nonetheless.  "Heart of the Sunrise" was a brilliant performance, with Davison really making the hairs stand up on my arms during the end of the song.

They played "To Ascend" and "The Game" from the new record, which I had no interest in.  They performed them well, but the diversity and excitement of classic material is not captured in this music.  The music feels like a contractual obligation, not a passion project.  It felt very "vanilla" being bookended by "Heart of the Sunrise" and "Close to the Edge".

The entire CttE album was performed flawlessly for the most part.  The vocal oriented midsection of CttE was beautiful.  "Siberian Khatru" was all but perfect, in comparison to the last time I saw them, when Howe seemed to lag a bit at times during the "main riff" of the song.

They closed with "I've seen all good people" and "Starship Trooper", which surprised no one, but were welcomed by all.  I was very pleased that they did not play "Owner of a Lonely Heart" as they had done for several earlier shows in this particular tour.  I have manufactured this idea in my mind that the reception to the song wasn't as strong as they had anticipated, considering they seemed to be playing to audiences full of prog fans.  In reality, the real reason is likely because they've started to incorporate a second song from the new album and didn't have time to play the aforementioned 90125 song.  I would rather hear an extra new song than something from 90125, which is really saying something.

I did not pay for the monumentally overpriced meet and greet/VIP package for this show.  Regardless, I got to meet all of them just as I did last year, as they stayed at the same hotel as my girlfriend and I (again, just as they did last year).  Chris Squire, Alan White and Geoff Downes came down to the hotel bar for a drink.  I got to have a brief chat with Chris and get a photo with him.  I was also able to show him my Roger Dean (particularly CttE inner gatefold) themed tattoo sleeve and joke that they should play Topographic Oceans on their next tour.  I actually had a much more in depth conversation with Alan White last year, but after taking up so much time with Chris, I didn't want to bother them any further, so I just opted for a handshake and "Great show, Mr. White".
Geoff Downes was very approachable and nice, and we even sat at the adjacent table to him at breakfast the following morning and had a brief chat.  Steve Howe sat at his own table and was unapproachable as usual.  If the man wants to be left alone, I can respect that, so instead of a loud and obnoxious bout of fan gushing, I opted for a gentle wave to get his attention and an Indian style bow and a "Thank you".  

Overall, this more organic way of meeting and conversing with them felt like it was more enjoyable than a planned meet and greet opportunity.  As they were very nice and approachable (with the exception of Howe), I look forward to seeing if they remember me after the next gig, since I've now met them twice.  As they meet hundreds of people every week, I won't hold my breath.

Great times.  I'm a Jon Anderson die hard, but if you displace any cynicism about their supposed lack of integrity and just try to enjoy yourself you will have a great time seeing Yes on this tour.  I never managed to catch Yes with Anderson (I am 31 years old), but this line up is good fun, and I always hope that one day he'll return to Yes, if only for one tour.


Edited by calm_sea - July 18 2014 at 12:52
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2014 at 08:05
Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

Thanks for the review Michael678---so sad I missed them last week in NYC but was out of town----heard they are sounding great---amazing guys in their mid to late 60's can play this complicated music live and still sound good. Michael

well there's a few videos of that concert (some with the same song but from different seats) if you want to check out that, and im still patiently waiting for videos from the D.C. show that i went too!! having more trouble to find just one!! i just like to watch it again since i loved it so much. and usually the older guy (aka the dad) is the fan and not vice versa. a couple people we met were kind of surprised (shocker!) LOLLOLLOL
Progrockdude
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2014 at 08:02
Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

I'm going to see them next Tuesday, the same day that Heaven and Earth is officially released. Just found out that Syd Arthur is opening for them.  Now I am officially geeked.

yeah! i think they're fine myself and definitely have potential to go a long way. hell, maybe even a TV performance or two!! too bad its only for half an hour though.
Progrockdude
Back to Top
rushfan4 View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: May 22 2007
Location: Michigan, U.S.
Status: Offline
Points: 66256
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2014 at 11:09
I'm going to see them next Tuesday, the same day that Heaven and Earth is officially released. Just found out that Syd Arthur is opening for them.  Now I am officially geeked.


Edited by rushfan4 - July 16 2014 at 11:20
Back to Top
twosteves View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: May 01 2007
Location: NYC/Rhinebeck
Status: Offline
Points: 4091
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2014 at 11:03
Thanks for the review Michael678---so sad I missed them last week in NYC but was out of town----heard they are sounding great---amazing guys in their mid to late 60's can play this complicated music live and still sound good. Michael
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2014 at 10:14
Originally posted by calm_sea calm_sea wrote:

Originally posted by Michael678 Michael678 wrote:

the documentary was from 1991 actually


That's the documentary I was referring to, not the 1991 "Yesyears" documentary.  This one is really fantastic, and came out after the 2006.  Judging from the physical appearances of the boys I'm guessing it was filmed right around that time as well.  I've heard it referred to as "Yesstory".  I probably should have just called it "Classic Artists: Yes".

ohhhh ok, i saw it too on youtube along with other special interviews/features and from my memory i thought it was good. and one thing:

i saw these guys last night in DC and omfg i thought they were great!! performed Fragile in whole first which was near perfect with some hits and misses here and there but i can't describe it well (which is why i can't review well unless its in my head lol). it was followed by To Ascend and The Game from Heaven & Earth (*GASP!!) they were alright i guess, prefering the latter over the former for now. next up is Close to the Edge.... but backwards. iow, they played all 3 songs but started with Siberian Khatru and ended with the title track. and finally, "The Yes Album" encore; the minor hit I've Seen All Good People (in which steve wasn't i guess prepared as he got the guitar and not the mandolin first and had to get it before starting xD) and the personal fav Starship Trooper (we were about to leave before that song, good thing we didn't and i predicted that they would close the show with that as they did so in the past) it was all awesome and i loved it all anyway (said a 15 year old). MAN the warner theatre was cool, and it was the VIP package (for the venue, not the tour unfortunately) so we got to some sort of "lounge" between the lower and upper halves of the audience (if that makes sense). sooooo.....yeah. that's all i have to say.
Progrockdude
Back to Top
AtomicCrimsonRush View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: July 02 2008
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 14258
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 15 2014 at 20:52
Yes are coming to Australia again. I saw them before when they did all of Fly from Here and some classic stuff. A Great concert overall.     
Back to Top
calm_sea View Drop Down
Forum Groupie
Forum Groupie
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Status: Offline
Points: 60
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 15 2014 at 14:46
Originally posted by Michael678 Michael678 wrote:

the documentary was from 1991 actually


That's the documentary I was referring to, not the 1991 "Yesyears" documentary.  This one is really fantastic, and came out after the 2006.  Judging from the physical appearances of the boys I'm guessing it was filmed right around that time as well.  I've heard it referred to as "Yesstory".  I probably should have just called it "Classic Artists: Yes".
Back to Top
twosteves View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: May 01 2007
Location: NYC/Rhinebeck
Status: Offline
Points: 4091
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 10 2014 at 19:41
I love the new album--it's different but it is Yes---and the new songs on YouTube sound great and very much like Yes.
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 10 2014 at 19:26
Originally posted by calm_sea calm_sea wrote:

Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

In the UK they're playing The Yes Album, CTTE and Going For The One.

You must have seen them at the end of their previous tour which started last spring.  I saw them play that live trio of albums in the US last April.  They just started a new tour in June (I think), which what what the OP is referring to.  They are playing CTTE, Fragile and a "greatest hits" set, which I'm guessing will be a new song or two (*shudder*), some Yes Album stuff and a cop out tune like "Owner of a Lonely Heart" or something.  It's odd that they decided to start a new tour cycle, considering they haven't really taken a break in 1.5 years.

I love Yes, and will always go see them, but they are on total autopilot at this point.  Going through the motions.  If they want to regain some integrity and get the wind back in their sails, they need to get Jon and Rick back.  That won't happen with their current label and/or management, as they seem to be contractually obligated to play a ton of concerts, and Jon can't keep up with that.  I think back to the "Yesstory" film that came out a while back (2004 or 2005?) in which Steve mentioned having the right members involved and start playing the music "with love again".  I don't think that's what they are doing right now, sadly.

the documentary was from 1991 actually, and i guess by that statement arguably the ONLY way to get at least Jon A. back (any others would be fine i guess *keyboardist*) is to get out of Frontier Records and try to get into a new one which can accommodate Jon's touring schedule (with Yes i mean without those problems from the early 2000's) while maybe even recording new material with them, album, EP, or whatever. 
Progrockdude
Back to Top
calm_sea View Drop Down
Forum Groupie
Forum Groupie
Avatar

Joined: September 03 2009
Location: Maine, USA
Status: Offline
Points: 60
Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 10 2014 at 15:45
Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

In the UK they're playing The Yes Album, CTTE and Going For The One.

You must have seen them at the end of their previous tour which started last spring.  I saw them play that live trio of albums in the US last April.  They just started a new tour in June (I think), which what what the OP is referring to.  They are playing CTTE, Fragile and a "greatest hits" set, which I'm guessing will be a new song or two (*shudder*), some Yes Album stuff and a cop out tune like "Owner of a Lonely Heart" or something.  It's odd that they decided to start a new tour cycle, considering they haven't really taken a break in 1.5 years.

I love Yes, and will always go see them, but they are on total autopilot at this point.  Going through the motions.  If they want to regain some integrity and get the wind back in their sails, they need to get Jon and Rick back.  That won't happen with their current label and/or management, as they seem to be contractually obligated to play a ton of concerts, and Jon can't keep up with that.  I think back to the "Yesstory" film that came out a while back (2004 or 2005?) in which Steve mentioned having the right members involved and start playing the music "with love again".  I don't think that's what they are doing right now, sadly.
Back to Top
rickawakeman View Drop Down
Forum Newbie
Forum Newbie


Joined: June 04 2014
Location: Western Mass.
Status: Offline
Points: 4
Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 07:54
Will see this iteration for the second time on 7/11 at the Oakdale in Wallingford CT. Last year had first row for Mountain Park in Holyoke and I thought it was a great show, a step up from the Benoit David-led ensemble I saw at the Calvin Theater in Northampton a few years back ( I thought Benoit was better with Mystery, who I caught at the last edition of Montreal's FMPM).
I have an excellent memory, it's just extremely short.
Back to Top
Michael678 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 02 2013
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2466
Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 22 2014 at 13:53
Originally posted by flellis flellis wrote:

I am catching this concert. The lineup at this point seems to the Drama lineup minus Trevor Horn which means Geoff Downes is on the keyboards here, likewise new guy is Jon Davison (born 1971).  Apparently, he was recommended by Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who was friends with Chris Squire. They are playing Fragile and Close To The Edge together.  Will be at Tower Theater on July 19th.


cool! im seeing them at the Warner Theatre in DC with my dad 4 days before that so that'll be exciting
Progrockdude
Back to Top
Xonty View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 23 2013
Location: Cornwall
Status: Offline
Points: 1759
Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 22 2014 at 02:45
Went to see them at Albert Hall a while ago. Obviously worth it but not big on Jon Davidson. He does the job, but doesn't quite fit, and Geoff Downes was a little lazy (like the intro of Awaken was just rushed and pretty clumsy). Still loved it, and Steve was incredible as always!
Back to Top
Mirror Image View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: December 13 2011
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 2111
Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 22 2014 at 00:11
I wish someone would just put this band out of it's misery. I mean seriously. Yes were once a great band, but they have taken far too many missteps in the past 20 years or so that it's really hurting their legacy rather than helping it. Just my two cents.
“Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov
Back to Top
Genital Giant View Drop Down
Forum Groupie
Forum Groupie


Joined: March 30 2013
Status: Offline
Points: 104
Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2014 at 23:41
Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

 
  However, I'm not at all enamored with Downes, and the rest of the band is slowing down and lacking drive.  

 Yeah, I was watching a bootleg DVD of the last tour and he really was butchering a lot of the Wakeman stuff. The piano intro to Awaken was embarrassing, for example. 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <123>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.172 seconds.
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.