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In conversation with Paul K Joyce about his contributions to the new Yes album, Aurora – 718

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This week we spoke to Paul K Joyce who has contributed orchestrations to the new Yes album, Aurora. This is the third Yes album he has been involved with after helping the band create the wonderful aural landscapes of The Quest and Mirror to the Sky. He tells us about how the decisions came about, how many of the songs on Aurora feature orchestra and how the Czech National Symphony Orchestra went about recording the tracks, with him in the recording booth. As always, it was a fascinating conversation with someone who is both intimately connected with the newest Yes music and is also a huge Yes fan himself.

There is also time for Mark to give us some great feedback on the Record Store Day release of Tales From Topographic Tours.

  • How many songs on the forthcoming album have orchestral augmentation?
  • Who made the decisions on what to put where?
  • What was it like working with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra?
Paul at home recording demos of his new songs
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra recording Paul’s orchestrations for Aurora
Paul featured at the 2026 Composers’ Summit

Paul’s website – https://www.pkjmusic.com

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Yes – The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes Album Listening Guide

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  • Wayne Hall
  • Ken Fuller
  • Jeffrey Crecelius

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Mark Anthony K flies solo – 571

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Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Ken Fuller, Wayne Hall and Jeffrey Crecelius

While Kevin is on holiday with his family, Mark flies solo and brings us some of the most important talking points of the week including the news that Jay Schellen has been named as the permanent replacement in Yes for Alan White.

Also, Mark mentions what’s coming up for Yes fans in this year’s Record Store Day and more!

  • What are your thoughts on the appointment of Jay Schellen?
  • What do you think he will bring to Yes’ writing?
  • What would you like Yes to release for Record Store Day?

15th February 2023:

YES are delighted to announce that drummer Jay Schellen has joined the band as a permanent member. Following the sad passing of our iconic drummer, Alan White on 26th May 2022, Jay will fulfil Alan’s wishes in becoming the new drummer with YES.

Jay Schellen was Alan White’s choice to stand in during the Topographic Drama tour, in 2016, and shared drumming duties with him from 2018 onwards. Jay had previously played alongside YES’ keyboardist Geoff Downes and late bassist Chris Squire together with long working relationships with Alan and YES bass guitarist Billy Sherwood. This gave Jay a deep insight into the workings of the dynamic rhythm section that drives YES’ music.

Steve Howe says “We’re all delighted to welcome Jay officially into the fold! He’s been a great support throughout the last seven years, and we couldn’t have found a better all round team player.”

“I am thrilled to become the new drummer with YES,” says Jay. “I grew up playing along to YES records and I am proud to have worked so closely with my musical hero and great friend Alan White these past few years. I will strive to honour his memory as we drive towards the future with the band.”

Jay Schellen

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