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!
The one hundred and fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring various renditions of the track, America’.
Listen and see if you agree with my take on the performances, then let me know by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!
Is live always better than recorded?
How do changes in band members affect the performances?
The eighty-forth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring several different versions of the classic track, Long Distance Runaround.
Listen and then let me know if you agree with my assessment of the performances by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!
How is the studio version developed into a live version?
Does it always work?
What influence do different band members have on the track?
The eighty-third episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the Yes Alphabet – ‘K’.
Listen and then let me know if I have missed out any of your letter, ‘K’ suggestions by contacting me via any of the different routes on the right hand side or by leaving a comment below!
How many versions of Keys to Ascension are there?
What are your favourite keyboard moments and little-known facts? Add them to the comments below…
Which ‘K’s also played keyboards for the band?
Prog rock hero, Yes fan and Yes Music Podcast listener, Ben Craven
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11th May 2013
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