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Episode 177 – Like It Is – Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome – Part 2

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Like It Is
CD/DVD purchased 2014

This week I listen to the second CD from  Like It Is – Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This is the whole of The Yes Album.

  • This was the highlight of the concert I went to see, in some ways. Is it as good on the CD?
  • What about the tempos? Too slow?
  • How does Geoff Downes’ piano work come across?

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Episode 176 – Like It Is – Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome – Part 1

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Like It Is
CD/DVD purchased 2014

I’ve finally found time to listen to the latest release from Yes –  Like It Is – Yes at The Bristol Hippodrome. This week I concentrate on the CD of Going for the One.

  • What does Jon Davison sound like when recorded live with the band?
  • Does Geoff Downes simplify Wakeman lines significantly and does it matter?
  • How is Billy Sherwood’s mixing?

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Episode 162 – Why Bother with Yes Memorabilia?

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Japan Tour 2014 Key RIng
Japan Tour 2014 Key Ring from Michiru Kuruma (Click to enlarge)

The one hundred and sixty-second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring some thoughts about memorabilia and a list of my favourites.

  • Why do people collect memorabilia?
  • What is it?
  • What are your favourite pieces of Yes memorabilia?

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Episode 148 – Playing someone else’s part

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Jon Davison
Jon Davison sings almost all someone else’s parts…

The one hundred and forty-eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring lots of news as well as some thoughts about what happens when new group members have to play lines they didn’t create.

  • Can the original feel be replicated by new personnel?
  • Copy or add a new slant?
  • Are new versions always successful?

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I’ll play all the ones I receive on the 150th episode! Many thanks.

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Episode 147 – Heaven and Earth CD audio unboxing

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Finally got my copy!
Heaven and Earth CD – purchased 2014

The one hundred and forty-seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast, featuring my reactions to unboxing Heaven and Earth CD. This is the third of three short episodes while I am away on holiday.

  • What is the packaging like?
  • Does it feel like a Yes album?
  • Does the Roger Dean artwork come over well in this format?

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