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Topic: Yes reported to be recording new album!
Posted By: el böthy
Subject: Yes reported to be recording new album!
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:13
I heard it on the radio yesterday, appareantly Anderson & co are writting the material for their new album, which will feature 4 epic songs! Yessssssssss... seems like they are gonna release it with the 40th aniversary world tour (oh God, please let them come here).I dont know about you, but Im pretty excited! As I heard it from the radio I have no link or anything, so if anyone finds something Ill be thankful! ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:15
 madness. I am both worried and excited. It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions right now. |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:20
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hahhahah... IF it happens.... it will be interesting to say the least. I don't think any of us would be surprised that if Yes did a final album.. and I'm sure this would be it... that they would revisit their glory years as a thanks of sorts for all the fans.
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Posted By: Dr. Prog
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:25
| Does Anderson @ co include Rick Wakeman? (not junior). If so, very intrigued. |
Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:25
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do it do it do it do it =P
As little as I value post-Relayer Yes material it'll be a joy to listen to a band who *once* knew how to make good symphonic rock compared to every attempt at it I've heard so far this year - Magenta, Moongarden, RPWL, The Tangent et al have left me all completely unmoved and I'd rather hear Fails from Topographic Oceans, part II by far. o:) now call me a nostalgia junky ------------- FREEDOM OF SPEECH GO TO HELL |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:31
I couldn't agree more... some of my biggest disappointments.. and my most prized drink coasters  .. are what passes for modern symphonic prog... christ... it was perfected over 30 years ago... I'd rather listen to some REAL progressive rock that that retreaded sh*t like TFK. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
laplace wrote:Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:50
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exactly. =) also I want to see you defending the new album in the forums, that's always entertaining ;) ------------- FREEDOM OF SPEECH GO TO HELL |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 18:55
oh hell yeah.. I will I'm sure ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: johnobvious
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 19:40
With all due respect, if the new Magenta leaves you unmoved, there is no hope for you finding good music going forward. Brilliant album. As for Yes, my hopes for a decent album are about as low as you can go. ------------- Biggles was in rehab last Saturday |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 19:54
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The LADDER and MAGNIFICATION were a good return to form, especially the last one , so why not be optimistic? Steve Howe seems in great form after what i heard on PHOENIX.......Daddy Wakeman or Junior, does it even really matter? Jon Anderson hasn't lost his voice....
.....so why not believe!!
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 20:04
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Great man!!! So excited, don't care the members, just the music ok? Magnification was a hell of an album. Let's see if the keyboards come again..
Yeah I hope they come to Argentina!! |
Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: May 09 2008 at 21:23
i am more worried then exited. . .  -------------   
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Posted By: Endless Wire
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:03
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Wow this is amazing news! I didn't even know Yes was even thinking about making a new album, but if it really does have four epics than that would be incredible. I personally thought The Ladder was good, not great, but I thought Magnification was actually a very good album. Without a doubt better than any recent releases by any other classic prog bands. ------------- . |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:05
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As scary as it seems, I can only can only come up with excitement. Yes rocks, what can I say. ------------- 
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Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:05
'splain zis =P ------------- FREEDOM OF SPEECH GO TO HELL |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:26
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Even as it prepares for its 40th anniversary tour this summer, Yes is
working on new material, frontman Jon Anderson has revealed to
Billboard.com. Anderson says the progressive rock heroes are preparing four new songs of the "opus" variety -- lengthy, multi-movement compositions along the lines of "Close to the Edge" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans." "They're very, very different," Anderson says. "It'll be interesting when we perform them, because we know that we want to try and perform them in a unique fashion." But Anderson adds that he's not sure those songs will wind up comprising Yes' first set of new material since 2001's "Magnification." "Putting together an album really isn't logical anymore," he notes. "Putting together a large piece of music or something that is really a jump in a musical direction takes a lot of commitment from everybody.... But maybe during the tour we will discuss making some new music."
He and Trevor Rabin, the guitarist and co-producer in that incarnation of the band, have been in discussions about "maybe touring some of that '80s-period music, because it was very special." But Anderson says he and Rabin aren't necessarily thinking about resurrecting that version of Yes as a recording entity. "I wouldn't do it, like, Yes," Anderson explains. "I'd do it like me and Trevor aspiring to be the two of us making music and see what we come up with. The Yes anniversary tour kicks off July 12 at the Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City. [billboard] There ya go. I think I'll pass. ------------- ...that moment you realize "Mob Rules" is better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:31
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why not...it would be nice ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 00:35
| What news. I so would love to see another YES album and I know damn well it would be a killer. Those guys are't dumb. No, they are only the best Progressive Rock Band I have ever heard, bar none. I can't wait to see them live in August. I tip my hat to this band. What a treasure they are. |
Posted By: russellk
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 02:42
I think the problem with symphonic prog is that is WAS perfected - so everything since follows that perfect formula or, if not, is not considered symphonic prog. I wonder, micky (and this is a genuine question, I don't know the answer) if YES turn up with Close To The Edge II, whether our reaction to it would be more positive than to modern symphonic prog following the same formula? In the end, it's all about the strength of the material they come up with. The personnel are secondary. Let's hope, please [insert deity of your choice] they can find four excellent songs in them. |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 05:19
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I have to agree. How can you improve on CTTE or even GFTO. Additionally how could Jon Anderson do better than Olias of Sunhillow ( What a brilliant title for an album) What impresses me the most ( business acumen aside) is that Yes continue to be creative in studio's unlike latter day Genesis for example who are content to regurgiate reunion tour shows for DVD release. I am sure Yes will do another studio release but will it ever be good enough?? Hey Mike Oldfield managed Amarok in 1989!!!!  So let's hope.------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 11:06
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I was just listening to "Magnification" yesterday, thinking how great it would be if they could maintain that momentum and put out another excellent project together. As far as I'm concerned they still owe me for investing in Tormato! ------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: zarg2112
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 12:33
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The 3 last albums of YES (Magnification, The Ladder & Keystudio) are masterpieces, i'm expecting a fourth masterpiece ------------- Oh My Lady Fantasy I... Love You |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 14:42
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I don't know that I would call them masterpieces... (Keystudio was a great return to form, though) ...I would call them "pleasant". But Magnification certainly showed promise (although I missed the keyboards  )
I think I've decided that I'm getting more excited than worried. But that may change by later today |
Posted By: Zitro
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 15:54
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This looks very much like a 'final album', I hope they put a lot of effort and take the time necessary to make the songs great. |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 16:41
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It's been 7 years... they'd better put effort into it! *shakes fist* Yeah... it does look like a last hurrah... . At least it will finally answer that burning question - "These guys evergoing to release another album?? |
Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 18:27
Of all the prog bands that rehash the old stuff, I would have to say I prefer The Flower Kings the most.
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 18:36
| A final album? I could understand that, but I hope not. I think Yes still has potential to put out something brilliant. I'm looking forward to it! |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: May 10 2008 at 18:41
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Jon Anderson is pushing 64 years of age ( I think), if you wait 7 years between albums.................. ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: explodingjosh
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 02:39
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I'm just going to assume the worst. That way, I can't be disappointed! ------------- 
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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 02:44
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As much as I use that method sometimes... you still could. Do you think that if ELP fans were expecting the worst after Works and Works II they would have EVER expected THIS:  But I think we all should have a little faith in Yes.  Man, this album can be used to make reference to ANYTHING! |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 19:15
64 is just mid-life these days or even a second youth
Look at M. Jagger.(66)..he is not going anywhere ! |
Posted By: 3.1415926535897
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 22:49
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Why couldn't I have lived in 1972, when Close To The Edge would have been the "reported new album"? I was born too late Still, this is good news! ------------- Men occasionally stumble on the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened - Winston Churchill |
Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: May 11 2008 at 22:58
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I red somewhere that Jon Anderson wanted to stop on Magnification. This new album stuff is loking very strange to me. . . .
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 07:58
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For being such a huge fan in late '70's, I've really lost my enthusiasm for the band. But if they turn out a good one, I'll be sure and get it.
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Posted By: fastandbulbous
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 16:33
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I just got wading through the "Essentially Yes" box, and I was left with one major impression. The great thing about Yes in the 70's was that none of the albums sounded like the others. Each was unique. Those albums in "Essentially" just really sound similar. The playing is precise enough, except on the Live album, which doesn't hold a candle to either of the "Keys" albums, but the themes, and overall sounds seem interchangeable, save for the fact that one is recorded with a symphony. Nope, the expectations are not high.
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Posted By: Passionist
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 19:09
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It's an interesting effort at least. I'm really intrigued at this point. There did come a time when I stopped listening to Yes for some time, though now as I've started to grow back to it, I'd say releasing a studio album and going on tour would be with a perfect timing, at least on my case. About their newer albums... I first got The Ladder several years back. I first listened to it till it wore out, well, not literally, but still. And I did like it, I still do. I listen to it occasionally because of Homeworld and If Only You Knew, (yeah, I'm a bit of a romantic). But I enjoy the album, I really do. Magnification then... I bought it before even hearing all their older records and I immediately liked it. It has some songs that I truly consider classics, and I still treasure the existance of it in my shelf. Keystudio on the other hand is a bit unfamiliar to me. This mostly because as I said, I lost interest in Yes a while ago, and that was the time when I got to know Keystudio too, so basically there isn't much positive about it in my head. Allt he same, I'm most probably going to buy this, just because I'm really really interested. And should the tour come all the way to Finland, then i'd definately buy it. Perhaps Mr. Anderson will read this thread and decide to come here because of me saying that |
Posted By: Relayer09
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 20:23
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Yes live, there's nothing like it. I've seen every Yes tour since 83 and it doesn't matter which lineup was on stage, each concert made it's own magic. I sure hope this isn't the last one but if it is I'm making sure my kids get to see Yes at least once. The last three Yes albums have been outstanding. All you have to consider are songs like Mind Drive, Homeworld, Magnification/Spirit Of Survival, Dreamtime, The Messenger, Nine Voices, Children Of Light. Progressive Rock is alive and well in those songs and Yes are still at the top of their game. A new Yes album with four epic pieces. Are you freaking kidding me?! I think the last time a Prog band had the balls to undertake that type of project was 1973. Oh yeah, and it was Yes then too! Back then though 20 minute epic songs were an accepted norm. True progressive rock 40 years later. Yes ROCK! ------------- If you lose your temper, you've lost the arguement. -Proverb |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 20:29
Nice comments my friend!! I hope your children see Yes! Glad you're enthuastic to spread prog knowledge to your children! Best of wishes my freind!
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Posted By: Dr. Prog
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 20:56
I have seen most of them since 1977, but inexplicably missed the ABWH tour in 89 and the Union tour in 91, which I am really kicking myself about. Thank God for the full length videos of those tours. I still can't believe I missed the ABWH show, but when I think back on it, they were not playing in St Louis and I think I was planning on seeing them in Kansas City when they cancelled the tour because of some illness to Tony Levin, if memory serves me........which is why he wasn't on the ABWH pay per view video.
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Posted By: peskypesky
Date Posted: May 12 2008 at 23:48
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"Topographic Oceans II"?
I am personally excited by the news, as I don't doubt that they can make another great album, even at their age. Look at Bruce Springsteen (not prog, I know), whose recent album "Magic" is fantastic. I hope that they just go for it, take a bunch of shrooms, smoke some bowls, take some speed, whatever they need to do to just go out with a bang...a magnum opus. I'll keep my fingers crossed and my hopes high. 
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Posted By: stewe
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 04:22
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The age isn't the main problem imo...rather maybe inspiration.. look at Saga, Proto-Kaw (Kerry Livgren), Steve Hackett or even Rush who deliver some best music after more than 30 years in music business. I'm sad to say that, but guess that Steve Howe should retire for his post... guitar contribution on new Asia album is ridiculous, without any energy, creativity, inspiration. For me, his genius is gone for many years, but this is too much. I read that Anderson in last years wrote some new music with Trevor Rabin and band management contacted him to join Yes on upcoming tour. Yes primarily need driving force in songwriting. It would be great if this collaboration will influence the potencial album and give us some music like Endless Dream (with Wakeman performing keyboards). Guess it could be better choice, than think of TFTO part II. (sounds like fantasy in this stage) ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/trevorrabin/?chartstyle=basic10" rel="nofollow">  <a href="http://steveer.ic.cz" rel="nofollow" |
Posted By: infandous
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 09:54
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Personally, I'd rather listen to the Flower Kings than ANY Yes album since Going for The One. And Yes is one of my favorite bands of all time. This news initially excited me, but now I am a bit apprehensive. I did really like the Keys material, but wasn't thrilled by Magnification (didn't like Homeworld at all really). But if they do this album for real, I will probably get it. I'm hoping that low expectations will help me enjoy it more |
Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 13:38
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Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 13:49
| I've had low expectations on new Yes albums for year's now but if this comes off with just four long tracks then it could be very interesting. They've proved they're still capable of writing some decent longer tracks with Mind Drive and Homeworld so fingers crossed. |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 13:58
I look forward to it!
I keep my fingers crossed, that it will be a good one.
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Posted By: Nucleus
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 22:49
| I'm excited. They still have it in them for great things; The Ladder was good, and Magnification was the best since GFTO. In The Presence Of is their best song since Awaken, IMO, and if they're talking about doing epics like on CTTE and TFTO again, well, I'm certainly intrigued. |
Posted By: MAVIII
Date Posted: May 13 2008 at 23:28
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I am one those hard-core YES fans that have been dissapointed with "few' albums from their HUGE catalogue. I know us few wince and smirk at someone who mentions an album they don't like that . . . but we love, or leave out a few that should have mention/aknowledgment. Magnification was a huge dissapointment for me, 1 for the fact that an Orchestra was used instead of the unique "Orchestra Sounds" of Keyboards (Use both!). Of the Older albums, the only one I do not listen to on a regular basis is "Tales...", like Rick Wakeman himself, I find they have great parts, but the Concept gets longwinded . . . for me, that is very hard to say now, even when I first heard it in about 82 (was 19 at the time)? Relayer and Drama are my faves (BLASPHEMY! Jon isn't even singing on the album!), but each album has a brilliance that is soo unique and special than many other "Classic" Prog Bands. They have influenced soo many "New" Prog bands which makes me . . . Happy! No-one will be Yes, but I am happy that they have been a part of the new movement, if they are influencing the harder acts like Dream Theater and Opeth, or the Neo-Prog like Spocks Beard and The Flower Kings and soo many others, the world is a much better place to live in (Variety is the spice of life). I am also a huge Trevor Rabin fan, I think Trevor gave YES a swift kick, that added a new dynamic and energy. "Talk" is a very underated album, if you have not heard it, or dis-missed it, take a listen (without forcing yourself or under duress) to the Epic "Endless Dream". That has to be one of the greatest Epics I have ever heard. Its Trevors baby, but each musician is pushing the envelope on that one, soo many textures and moods, VERY appreciated on headphones. Also, for us Howe fans, take a listen to the STUDIO tracks of "Keys to Assension 1 and 2", THOSE tracks ARE the (Epic) Yes of old by far-anything that has come out since! I also very much enjoyed ABWH, all it needed was that unique sound of Chris Squire! Saying all that, I am VERY excited about a new Yes album, I don't remember where I read it (about 2 years ago perhaps), Jon had said, "We would ONLY do an album when we are Inspired to create some great music; and it may be the LAST Tour *(we do for it), but with Yes, you never know . . .". I too would not mind if they had Trevor, but ONLY if it were like a "Union" scenario, BUT- that they actually recorded music "together" on tracks (and the chances of that happening...). I go with what was reported Anderson saying, that he would work with Trevor on a "Project". Now the question would be . . . White or Bruford!? Aww man, they are both GREAT and very unique drummers. If one's in, I'll miss the other . . . huge bummer that one will be. As always, I will be DROOLING to see what Roger Dean will create to grace a Cover and maybe a Special Limited Edition (LP and CD) for the Cover, if and when the record a new album. I am a fan of this ressurgents of Progressive Rock and its sub-genre Prog Metal (and all their sub-genres as well), and I am glad that YES was in the world (and many others) to inspire, create and fill us with soo much wonderful music throughout their lives and our lives, young and old. Every time I hear Yes will release an album . . . I smile (with a tinge of apprehension, but I smile all the same). And I can't wait to see the Close to the Edge Anniversary show! PrOg on all  ------------- "Shapes and forms, against the norms..." And join the Prog Family: prOgulus.com |
Posted By: Andrew A.
Date Posted: May 15 2008 at 11:36
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Hmmm, not sure if Anderson was saying Yes would make a new album, or were just planning some new material to play on the tour. Nothing on yesworld.com about a new recording. Still, fingers crossed! August in San Jose! Can't wait!
And I thought Magnification was better than The Ladder, though I replayed the Ladder recently and enjoyed it more than I thought I would. But then here's a shocker... I actually LIKED Union... am I crazy or what? Maybe that's a whole different topic.
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Posted By: longliveyes
Date Posted: May 15 2008 at 14:21
| Sorry to dissapoint but there is no new Yes Album planned only new songs for the tour. |
Posted By: Dreamer of Pictures
Date Posted: May 15 2008 at 17:12
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Hi there! My standard reaction when I hear rumors about this band: I went to www.yesworld.com, rolled over YesNet, and then from the dropdown list I selected Notes From The Edge. The most recent edition of that newsletter has an interview with Jon Anderson. The newsletter is generally a very reliable source for current info and near-term activities. Here's the gist of what Jon said: The band's current task is preparation for the summer North American tour. Rick Wakeman cannot do a big tour due to health concerns, but his son Oliver has been given the keyboard duties for the tour. Jon does discuss efforts to compose some new material, and his reasons for considering that to be an important task for the band. </Jon> He does not discuss timing of a CD of new material. My guess is the band will not arrange new material until after the tour ... but in the 70s Yes did occasionally introduce new stuff on tour prior to recording it, so perhaps that will happen this summer. |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: May 16 2008 at 12:00
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^^^^ Uh, but if they dont record them, how am I gonna listen to them??? At leadt a live album! Pleeaaaaaaaaseeeeeeeee ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?"
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Posted By: glasshouse27
Date Posted: May 16 2008 at 22:06
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That is great news!!!
yet i am trying not to get my hopes too high!
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Posted By: Ancient
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 02:35
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This is good news. 'Magnification' was not a bad album. With less orchestra and more keyboard it would have been even better. We need Wakeman (the prog rocker, not the Clyderman clone). Hope they set their minds on ROCKING this time around.
Anderson saying it's very, very different both scares me and intrigues me. What I don't want is an 'Anderson solo album'. I'm hoping for a real BAND effort. ------------- ... and the flowering creativity of life wove it's www |
Posted By: Ancient
Date Posted: May 21 2008 at 02:41
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Even if it will not be a new album, just tracks to be played live (and eventually released on a DVD or live CD), the idea of new LONG tracks from Yes excites me. But expectations are not sky high, maybe I'll be positively surprised this time. ------------- ... and the flowering creativity of life wove it's www |
Posted By: NurseryCryme89
Date Posted: May 27 2008 at 20:10
 
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Posted By: sleeptalker
Date Posted: June 17 2008 at 18:53
| Now that the tour has been cancelled , i wonder if these new compositions will see the light of day. Here's Hoping. |
Posted By: Clepsydra
Date Posted: June 17 2008 at 20:54
That would be great!
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Posted By: CCVP
Date Posted: June 17 2008 at 22:45
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Let's just hope its not another disaster.
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