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YMP Geeks talk to Band Geek, Richie Castellano – 501

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Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier

Mark and I had a brilliant time this week speaking to Richie Castellano about his Band Geek Yes covers. Multi-instrumentalist Richie is passionate about Yes and a lot of other music and if you haven’t seen his Band Geek YouTube channel, then what are you waiting for? It’s amazing.

  • How does Richie choose songs to cover?
  • What is the rehearsal and production process like?
  • What have been Richie’s favourite Yes covers?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

Band Geek

Richie has been a member of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT since 2004:

http://www.blueoystercult.com/

They have a new album out:

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Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions
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YMP Patrons:

Producers:

  • Jeffrey Crecelius
  • Preston Frazier and
  • Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron Steelman
		Dave Owen

Mark James Lang
		Paul Tomei

Joost Maglev
		David Heyden

Martin Kjellberg
		Paul Wilson

Bob Martilotta
		Lind

Michael O’Connor
		William Hayes
Brian Sullivan
		David Pannell

Miguel Falcão
		Lobate Scarp

Chris Bandini
		David Watkinson

Neal Kaforey
		Rachel Hadaway

Craig Estenes
		Dem

Paul Hailes
		Mark ‘Zarkol’ Baggs

Doug Curran
		Robert Nasir

Fergus Cubbage
		Scott Colombo

Fred Barringer
		Gary Betts
Geoff Bailie
		Simon Barrow
Geoffrey Mason
		Stephen Lambe

Guy R DeRome
		Steve Dill

Henrik Antonsson
		Steve Perry

Hogne Bø Pettersen
		Steve Rode

IanNB
		Steve Scott

Jamie McQuinn
		Steven Roehr

Ken Fuller
		Terence Sadler

Michael Handerhan
		Tim Stannard

Jim
		Todd Dudley

John Cowan
		Tony Handley

John Holden
		Joseph Cottrell

John Parry
		Keith Hoisington

John Thomson
		Barry Gorsky

Alan Begg

Robert and David

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

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A celebration of 10 years featuring Yes legends Tony Kaye and Geoff Downes PLUS YMP Producers, Patrons and friends – 500

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Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier

In a truly epic episode, as is appropriate for the 500th, Mark and I present a competition and have the privilege and pleasure to speak to not one but two Yes keyboard legends – founder member, Tony Kaye and present band member, Geoff Downes.

We talk to Tony about his recently-released and highly remarkable debut solo album, End of Innocence, as well as asking him some of the questions about Yes which have been keeping us up at night for years (well, not really).

Geoff Downes discusses new studio album The Quest which is, of course, a must-hear interview and there are lots of audio messages from Producers, Patrons and friends of the show to enjoy.

Miguel Falcao and David Pannell have very kindly provided brand new jingles and we think the episode is a fitting way to celebrate 10 years of the show.

We hope you enjoy it!

  • What was the inspiration for End of Innocence?
  • Why has Tony only now created his first solo album?
  • What is Steve Howe’s production like on The Quest?
  • How successful does Geoff Downes think the new record is?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

Join us as a Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you can use to sign up and 2020 is the time to join us:

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Bag yourself a fabulous piece of YMP history before it’s too late…

Head over to the YMP Emporium to…

  • Order a YMP Trivia Card Game ‘The Answer Is Yes!’ – available now!
  • Order the unique Full Union art print – available now
Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions
The Full Union! Available now.

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

  • Jeffrey Crecelius
  • Preston Frazier and
  • Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron Steelman
		Dave Owen

Mark James Lang
		Paul Tomei

Joost Maglev
		David Heyden

Martin Kjellberg
		Paul Wilson

Bob Martilotta
		Lind

Michael O’Connor
		William Hayes
Brian Sullivan
		David Pannell

Miguel Falcão
		Lobate Scarp

Chris Bandini
		David Watkinson

Neal Kaforey
		Rachel Hadaway

Craig Estenes
		Dem

Paul Hailes
		Mark ‘Zarkol’ Baggs

Doug Curran
		Robert Nasir

Fergus Cubbage
		Scott Colombo

Fred Barringer
		Scott Smith
Geoff Bailie
		Simon Barrow
Geoffrey Mason
		Stephen Lambe

Guy R DeRome
		Steve Dill

Henrik Antonsson
		Steve Perry

Hogne Bø Pettersen
		Steve Rode

IanNB
		Steve Scott

Jamie McQuinn
		Steven Roehr

Ken Fuller
		Terence Sadler

Michael Handerhan
		Tim Stannard

Jim
		Todd Dudley

John Cowan
		Tony Handley

John Holden
		Joseph Cottrell

John Parry
		Keith Hoisington

John Thomson
		Barry Gorsky

Alan Begg
		Gary Betts

Robert and David

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

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What did they do next Part 25b – Rick Wakeman – what, again? 499

Rick!

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Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier

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In the second part of our look at what Rick Wakeman did after leaving Yes for the final time, we welcome Yes author and classical music expert, Simon Barrow onto the show to discuss Rick Wakeman at Lincoln Cathedral.

Hopefully you have had a chance to listen to the album but if not, check out the videos below.

  • Why is there a piano piece on this disc?
  • How does the album sound?
  • Was it all worthwhile?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

Join us as a Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you can use to sign up and 2020 is the time to join us:

Become a Patron!

Bag yourself a fabulous piece of YMP history before it’s too late…

Head over to the YMP Emporium to…

  • Order a YMP Trivia Card Game ‘The Answer Is Yes!’ – available now!
  • Order the unique Full Union art print – available now
Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions
The Full Union! Available now.

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

  • Jeffrey Crecelius
  • Preston Frazier and
  • Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron Steelman
		Dave Owen

Mark James Lang
		Paul Tomei

Joost Maglev
		David Heyden

Martin Kjellberg
		Paul Wilson

Bob Martilotta
		Lind

Michael O’Connor
		William Hayes
Brian Sullivan
		David Pannell

Miguel Falcão
		Lobate Scarp

Chris Bandini
		David Watkinson

Neal Kaforey
		Rachel Hadaway

Craig Estenes
		Dem

Paul Hailes
		Mark ‘Zarkol’ Baggs

Doug Curran
		Robert Nasir

Fergus Cubbage
		Scott Colombo

Fred Barringer
		Scott Smith
Geoff Bailie
		Simon Barrow
Geoffrey Mason
		Stephen Lambe

Guy R DeRome
		Steve Dill

Henrik Antonsson
		Steve Perry

Hogne Bø Pettersen
		Steve Rode

IanNB
		Steve Scott

Jamie McQuinn
		Steven Roehr

Ken Fuller
		Terence Sadler

Michael Handerhan
		Tim Stannard

Jim
		Todd Dudley

John Cowan
		Tony Handley

John Holden
		Joseph Cottrell

John Parry
		Keith Hoisington

John Thomson
		Barry Gorsky

Alan Begg
		Gary Betts

Robert and David

Please subscribe!

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

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What did they do next Part 25a – Rick Wakeman – what, again? PLUS a Two Pence on new music from Yes, Dare to Know – 498

Rick!

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Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier

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This week Mark and I embark on another ‘what did they do next’ quest. Once again we come to Rick Wakeman and what he did after leaving the band in 2005.

So we discuss the next release from Mr. Wakeman which turns out to be a most unusual release, even for him.

Take a listen below and then join in with our assessment of the package next week.

Also, this week, you can’t have failed to notice that Yes have released a second online single from the new album, The Quest. It’s called Dare to Know and Marka nd discuss our first reactions to it in a special Two Pence. Let us know if you agree!

  • What was Rick Wakeman doing in a cathedral?
  • Can he even play the pipe organ?
  • What is the new Yes song like?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

Join us as a Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you can use to sign up and 2020 is the time to join us:

Become a Patron!

Bag yourself a fabulous piece of YMP history before it’s too late…

Head over to the YMP Emporium to…

  • Order a YMP Trivia Card Game ‘The Answer Is Yes!’ – available now!
  • Order the unique Full Union art print – available now
Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions
The Full Union! Available now.

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

  • Jeffrey Crecelius
  • Preston Frazier and
  • Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron Steelman
		Dave Owen

Mark James Lang
		Paul Tomei

Joost Maglev
		David Heyden

Martin Kjellberg
		Paul Wilson

Bob Martilotta
		Lind

Michael O’Connor
		William Hayes
Brian Sullivan
		David Pannell

Miguel Falcão
		Lobate Scarp

Chris Bandini
		David Watkinson

Neal Kaforey
		Rachel Hadaway

Craig Estenes
		Dem

Paul Hailes
		Mark ‘Zarkol’ Baggs

Doug Curran
		Robert Nasir

Fergus Cubbage
		Scott Colombo

Fred Barringer
		Scott Smith
Geoff Bailie
		Simon Barrow
Geoffrey Mason
		Stephen Lambe

Guy R DeRome
		Steve Dill

Henrik Antonsson
		Steve Perry

Hogne Bø Pettersen
		Steve Rode

IanNB
		Steve Scott

Jamie McQuinn
		Steven Roehr

Ken Fuller
		Terence Sadler

Michael Handerhan
		Tim Stannard

Jim
		Todd Dudley

John Cowan
		Tony Handley

John Holden
		Joseph Cottrell

John Parry
		Keith Hoisington

John Thomson
		Barry Gorsky

Alan Begg
		Gary Betts

Robert and David

Please subscribe!

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org

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LEVIN, TORN, WHITE and Scott Schorr – the story of a remarkable album – 497

Scott Schorr by Jerry & Lois Photography
Scott Schorr by Jerry & Lois Photography

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Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier

[Above] Photo of Scott by Jerry & Lois Photography

This week I was able to speak to Scott Schorr about how he created the LEVIN TORN WHITE album. You may not know Scott’s name but you’re bound to have heard some music he has been involved with.

Founder of record label and music publishing company, Lazy Bones Recordings, Scott describes himself as ‘a successful Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Beat Maker, Mixing Supervisor and Video Editor’.

He has produced recordings for some people you might have heard of such as Jordan Rudess, Marco Minnemann and Mike Keneally as well as numerous albums by Tony Levin. If you haven’t heard the LEVIN TORN WHITE album, then it’s time to remedy that situation.

  • How did this meeting of 3 iconic prog artists happen?
  • What do the track names mean?
  • What was it like working with these 3 characters?

Listen to the episode and let us know what you think!

Scott’s Company – Lazy Bones Recordings:

About Us

Scott’s website:

https://www.scott-schorr.com/

Get yourself a digital download of the album:

https://levintornwhite.bandcamp.com/

Listen now:

David Torn:
https://davidtornmusic.com/
Tony Levin:
https://tonylevin.com/
Alan White:
http://alanwhite.net/
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We’ like you to send in a voicemail, please, to help us celebrate 10 years of the Yes Music Podcast.

Feel free to mention a particular episode you remember for a special reason or just say hello, it’s up to you.

We will need to have your contribution by 31st August at the latest please.

You can send a recording to show@yesmusicpodcast.com, record a voicemail via the ‘Record a message’ button on the YMP site or any other way you’d like.

We look forward to playing your contribution on episode 500!

Join us as a Patron!

If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you can use to sign up and 2020 is the time to join us:

Become a Patron!

Bag yourself a fabulous piece of YMP history before it’s too late…

Head over to the YMP Emporium to…

  • Order a YMP Trivia Card Game ‘The Answer Is Yes!’ – available now!
  • Order the unique Full Union art print – available now
Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions
The Full Union! Available now.

YMP Patrons:

Producers:

  • Jeffrey Crecelius
  • Preston Frazier and
  • Wayne Hall

Patrons:

Aaron Steelman
		Dave Owen

Mark James Lang
		Paul Tomei

Joost Maglev
		David Heyden

Martin Kjellberg
		Paul Wilson

Bob Martilotta
		Lind

Michael O’Connor
		William Hayes
Brian Sullivan
		David Pannell

Miguel Falcão
		Lobate Scarp

Chris Bandini
		David Watkinson

Neal Kaforey
		Rachel Hadaway

Craig Estenes
		Dem

Paul Hailes
		Mark ‘Zarkol’ Baggs

Doug Curran
		Robert Nasir

Fergus Cubbage
		Scott Colombo

Fred Barringer
		Scott Smith
Geoff Bailie
		Simon Barrow
Geoffrey Mason
		Stephen Lambe

Guy R DeRome
		Steve Dill

Henrik Antonsson
		Steve Perry

Hogne Bø Pettersen
		Steve Rode

IanNB
		Steve Scott

Jamie McQuinn
		Steven Roehr

Ken Fuller
		Terence Sadler

Michael Handerhan
		Tim Stannard

Jim
		Todd Dudley

John Cowan
		Tony Handley

John Holden
		Joseph Cottrell

John Parry
		Keith Hoisington

John Thomson
		Barry Gorsky

Alan Begg
		Gary Betts

Robert and David

Please subscribe!

If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything:

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Theme music

The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from: archive.org