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Episode 108 – Leave It 12 inch Single

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Leave It
Leave It 12 inch single purchased 2013

The one hundred and eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my thoughts on a 12 inch single of Leave It I found in a charity shop in Stratford-upon-Avon recently. As it’s half term here in the UK, this episode is recorded in my car. Apologies for the road noise – I hope it’s not too offputting!

  • What were 12 inch singles all about?
  • Are remixes of Yes singles a good idea?
  • What are the three tracks on this release and are any of them worthwhile?

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Episode 107 – an interview with author, Sid Smith

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Sid Smith
The gentleman of prog, Sid Smith

The one hundred and seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Sid Smith, author of a book about King Crimson, writer of many album sleeve notes and a bit of a Yes fan. Sid has recently written the words inside the new Steven Wilson re-mixes of Close to the Edge.

  • Which prog rocker interview was Sid’s favourite?
  • What does Sid think of the news that King Crimson are to active again in 2014?
  • How did he approach the writing of sleeve notes for Close to the Edge?
  • What is Sid going to do with all the left-over material from his extensive band member interviews?

Listen out for the answers to these questions and many more in this brilliant interview!

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Episode 106 – An interview with Schnauser!

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Schnauser!
Bristol-based band, Schnauser!

The one hundred and sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring an interview with Duncan Gammon of Pop/Prog/Psych band, Schnauser, who cite the Yes Album as a major influence.

  • Where is that name from?
  • Does the eccentric material fit the characters of the band members?
  • ZX Spectrum?

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Fun in the pub
Fun in the pub (Click to enlarge…if you dare…)

 

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Episode 105 – Yes Tracks Through Time – Part 5 – America

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America
America from Yesterdays

The one hundred and fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various renditions of the track, America’.

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  • Is live always better than recorded?
  • How do changes in band members affect the performances?
  • Is this the best of the cover versions?

 

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Episode 104 – The Yes Alphabet – ‘O’

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O
…brought to you by the letter, ‘O’.

The one hundred and fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring some interesting tracks, facts and concepts beginning with ‘O’.

Listen and see if you can spot any letter ‘O’s I have left out, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!

  • Which albums and tracks begin with the letter, ‘O’?
  • Which instrument has the closest ‘O’ relationship with classical music?
  • Which band member has the most ‘O’ levels (no, not really).

 

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