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“…he turned up at reception with a crow on his shoulder” and other tales from Advision with Peter Woolliscroft – 512

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Post date December 10, 2021
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Tormato from Saudi Arabia

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Mark and I met someone who can fill in a few more gaps in the Yes story this week. We managed to track down and speak to Peter Woolliscroft who was only a short time into his studio engineering career at Advision studio in London when Yes turned up to record Tormato. He shares his recollections of the sessions which are rich and extensive and it was a pleasure to welcome him to the show. Listen out for revelations about Tormato and a little bit about Peter’s extensive list of work with some of the biggest names in rock and pop.

How were things set up at Advision for Yes?
Would it have been better to employ a producer?
Who walked into reception accompanied by an avian pal?

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

Peter’s name and Advision Studios in the Tormato credits

Watch out for the North drums at 8:36 and Rick playing the Birotron at 2:34 and elsewhere.

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Tony Kaye at the Cinema sessions — The Full Union! Available now.

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius 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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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

Tags Advision, Peter Woolliscroft, RAK, Tormato

Episodes YMP Classic Feed

The ‘flared trousers’ of 70s drums – Chris Kimball talks about Alan White’s North kit – 511

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Post date December 3, 2021
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Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

Dave Watkinson in RAK studios with Alan’s kit and Jeremy North’s wonderful Tourmato photos from Wembley, 1978:

This week Mark and I spoke to Chris Kimball about a 70s oddity in the Yes instrumental arsenal – Alan White’s North drums. After restoring, playing and recording with these strange objects, Chris is ideally placed to explain why they look so weird and why drummers like Alan White were interested in using them.

It’s another engrossing story from a very knowledgeable musician and it’s packed with detail so I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Why are North drums shaped like that?
What were they made of?
Why did they disappear?

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

Some North Drums artifacts are available here –http://www.drumarchive.com/North/

I mention and highly recommend Gerard Bassols’ book, The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock which is available here in the UK and here in the US.

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius 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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Tags Alan White, Chris Kimball, North Drums, Tormato

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Going For The One in the studio and live – 510

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Post date November 26, 2021
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Going For The One and its singles

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Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

This week Mark and I have had a great time re-watching 3 videos from the Going For The One era. As you may know, there is an extensive behind-the-scenes film of what went on at Mountain Studios in Montreux in 1976 and I was wondering if the feel of that process was evident in the following tour. So Mark suggested the film of Glasgow on that tour and I added the mash-up of the title song which takes film footage from several different concerts and matches it to a good quality soundtrack.

All 3 videos are embedded below. You might want to watch them before listening to us discuss our reactions.

What was the mood like when Yes were recording Going For The One in Switzerland?
Did the melodica trio end up on the album or not?
Why did Rick Wakeman take his shoes and socks off in Glasgow and what did he do next?

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

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Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius and
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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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Stephen Lambe and David Watkinson – YES in the 1980s – 509

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Post date November 19, 2021
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Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

As always, it was sheer delight to welcome Stephen Lambe and David Watkinson back onto the show this week to talk about their latest collaboration, YES in the 1980s.

It’s a great book which goes into detail about the often tortuous journey of the band in the decade of excess. Solo albums and other groups closely associated with Yes are included in a volume which boasts 2 sets of full-colour photos as well as countless other illustrations, a lot of which are presented in printed format for the first time.

A must for all serious Yes fans (particularly the five per cent), the book is available now from Burning Shed at the link below.

Why write a book about the decade which could – or should – have killed off progressive rock?
What hidden stories are uncovered?
What untaken paths would the authors like to have see Yes take in the 80s?

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

David Watkinson and Stephen Lambe with their new book

The best place to buy the book is the official Burning Shed online store:

https://burningshed.com/sonicbond/stephen-lambe_david-watkinson_yes-in-the-1980s_book

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Producers:

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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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Tags 1980s, 90125, ABWH, Big Generator, Cinema, Dave Watkinson, Drama, Stephen Lambe, Yes in the 1980s

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Oliver Wakeman’s Tales – 508

Post author By Kevin
Post date November 12, 2021
2 Comments on Oliver Wakeman’s Tales – 508

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Produced by Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

It was a great pleasure to welcome back to the show former Yes keyboard player and prolific solo artist, Oliver Wakeman.

We asked him about some of his latest releases including Dark Fables, Tales From Gaslight and his soundtrack to Yendor.

It was particularly interesting to hear recollections of working with original Yes guitarist Peter Banks and Oliver also shared some remarkable tales from his Yes days including what happened when he first joined the band in Canada, what Chris Squire said to him and something to do with sellotaping two keyboard pedals together…

Was Oliver’s entry to the band smooth and straight-forward?
What was Peter Banks like to work with?
Why does Oliver keep coming back to epic structures and story-telling in his music?

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

Oliver’s links

Oliver’s website:

https://www.oliverwakeman.co.uk/

The multi-award winning soundtrack to Yendor:

https://yendorsadventures.com/

Tales by Gaslight Box Set:

https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman/nolan-and-wakeman_tales-by-gaslight_3cd

Burning Shed store:

https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman

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YMP Patrons:

Producers:

Jeffrey Crecelius 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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Tags Chris Squire, Clive Nolan, Oliver Wakeman, Peter Banks, Steve Howe

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Dave Watkinson in RAK studios with Alan’s kit and Jeremy North’s wonderful Tourmato photos from Wembley, 1978:

Some North Drums artifacts are available here –http://www.drumarchive.com/North/

I mention and highly recommend Gerard Bassols’ book, The Musical Instruments of Progressive Rock which is available here in the UK and here in the US.

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