Yes - The Word Is Live

Artist:

Yes

See Also:

Art Of Noise Downes, Geoffrey REO Speedwagon Sherwood, Billy Buggles Banks, Peter Jon & Vangelis Squire, Chris Bruford, Bill Moraz, Patrick Anderson, Jon (Rock) Rabin, Trevor Wakeman, Rick

Description:

Includes previously unreleased tracks.
Yes: Jon Anderson (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion); Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin (vocals, guitar); Chris Squire (vocals, bass instrument); Trevor Horn (vocals); Peter Banks (guitar); Geoff Downes, Patrick Moraz, Rick Wakeman, Tony Kaye (keyboards); Alan White, Bill Bruford (drums).
Recording information: 1970 - 1988.
A three-disc collection of Yes concert performances dating from the early 1970s to the late `80s, THE WORD IS LIVE presents the pioneering British prog-rock group in its various incarnations. The first disc features live tracks from `70 and `71, when organist Tony Kaye`s distinctive Hammond lines figured strongly into the band`s performances, which here include a jam-heavy take on "America" that precedes its studio version. The second and third discs are filled with concert appearances that have Kaye`s replacements, either keyboardist Rick Wakeman or Patrick Moraz, surging through classics such as "Sweet Dreams" and "Roundabout." The set goes on to include Kaye`s return to the fold, most notably on the high-energy medley of "Make It Easy" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart." While hardcore, bootleg-seeking Yes fans have undoubtedly heard some of these recordings before, THE WORD IS LIVE performs a great service by compiling these era-spanning tracks, making the set essential for any enthusiast.

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Then
2. For Everyone
3. Astral Traveller
4. Everydays
5. Yours Is No Disgrace
6. I`ve Seen All Good People
7. America
8. It`s Love

DISC 2:

1. Apocalypse
2. Siberian Khatru
3. Sound Chaser
4. Sweet Dreams
5. Future Times / Rejoice
6. Circus of Heaven
7. The Big Medley: Time And A Word / Long Distance Runaround / Survival / The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) / Perpetual Change / Soon
8. Hello Chicago
9. Roundabout

DISC 3:

1. Heart of the Sunrise
2. Awaken
3. Go Through This
4. We Can Fly From Here
5. Tempus Fugit
6. Rhythm of Love
7. Hold On
8. Shoot High, Aim Low
9. Make It Easy / Owner Of A Lonely Heart

Album Information

Release Date:

08/23/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Progressive Rock

Label:

Rhino Records (USA)

Producer:

Yes (Compilation); Steve Woolard (Compilation); David McLees (Compilation)

Catalog Number:

78234

Original Release Year:

2005

# of Discs:

3

Studio/Live:

Live

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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