Word Is Live (2005) (3 Cd Set)

Product Summary UPC: 00081227823429 Release Date: 8/23/2005 Buy.com Sku: 63984103 Item#: M2ENJ2 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Then ~ Yes 2. For Everyone ~ Yes 3. Astral Traveller ~ Yes 4. Everydays ~ Yes 5. Yours Is No Disgrace ~ Yes 6. I've Seen All Good People ~ Yes 7. America ~ Yes 8. It's Love ~ Yes Disc 2 Song Title Sample 1. Apocalypse ~ Yes 2. Siberian Khatru ~ Yes 3. Sound Chaser ~ Yes 4. Sweet Dreams ~ Yes 5. Future Times / Rejoice ~ Yes 6. Circus Of Heaven ~ Yes 7. The Big Medley: Time And A Word / Long Distance Runaround / Survival / The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) / Perpetual Change / Soon ~ Yes 8. Hello Chicago ~ Yes 9. Roundabout ~ Yes This three-disc boxed set spotlights some of Yes' most memorable shows, capturing their stylistic evolutions and highlighting several of their legendary lineups. Spanning 1970-1988, the collection was co-produced by Yes and features many tracks from guitarist Steve Howe's personal archives. All but two tracks are previously unreleased. Packaging includes new artwork by Roger Dean, a massive 56-page book with scores of rare photos, commentary by prog-rock legend Greg Lake, essays by Yes experts Mike Tiano, Bill Martin, and Brian Ives, as well as fan reminiscences and testimonials by such fellow artists as John Frusciante, Geddy Lee, and others.   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info 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); Geoffrey Downes, Patrick Moraz, Rick Wakeman, Tony Kaye (keyboards); Alan White , Bill Bruford (drums). 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. Producer: Yes (Compilation); Steve Woolard (Compilation); David McLees (Compilation)   Compilation Appearances Almost Famous Vice City(box Set) 1002 Joel Whitburn Presents: billboard #1' New York, A Mix Odyssy All The 80's Guitar Rock 0902 Yes Story Billboard #1 Hits Of The 80's Guitar Rock: Awesome 80's Casey Kasem: 80s Rocks Greatest Hits / Variou Clubbers Guide:summer 2005 Big Tunes Vol 3 Ministry Of Sound: 2006 Annual Very Best Of Euphoric Dance:breakdown Cars Ultimate 16: Rock N Roll Of The 70's Pure 80's:number 1's Superstars Of The 80's Fabriclive 33 Classic Rock Number 1's No 1 Classic Hits Of The 80's Ultimate 80'S Collection Prog Vol 1.0 80'S 12 Inch Extended Collection Atlantic Records: Time Capsule (Limited Edition)   Associated Artists and Works Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Tales From Yesterday ~ Artists, Various Artists, Various Bruford, Bill London Philharmonic Orchestra Tales from Yesterday: Yes Tribute ~ Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists The Yes Story ~ Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists Various Artists   Technical Info Release Date : 08/23/2005 Original Release Date : 2005 Catalog ID : 78234 Label : Rhino Records (USA) Number of Discs : 3 Studio/Live : Live Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00081227823429   Professional Reviews Mojo (Publisher) (p.120) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[A] record of a trend-defying band's progress from prog-rock pioneers to US arena rockers..."   Bio Notes on current members of Yes: Art rock pioneer of the supergroup, veteran New Age artist, orchestral composer and master of stage craft, Jon Anderson's exemplified musicianship stands unsurpassed in its ability to sustain appeal. Further to his acclaimed Yes and solo accomplishments, he is credited among an extensive discography of collaborative recordings, guest appearances, film score projects and benefit efforts. His renowned stream of consciousness style of lyricism is often forged from exploration of the joys and concerns of global cultures and their philosophies--sung with distinctive compassion, punctuated with a sense of urgency. In 1970, Steve Howe joined Yes, providing the needed fuel that would launch the band to worldwide acclaim. The release of The Yes Album in 1971 heralded the songwriting team of Howe and Jon Anderson--a team which would be responsible for some of the band's best known material for nearly a decade, including the classic "Roundabout." Yes and Steve Howe would forever be linked in the hearts and minds of Yes fans around the world. Chris Squire is best known as the "lead bassist" and co-founder of the prog rock supergroup Yes. He carved his niche in bass playing by using an aggressive technique (and sound) usually reserved for lead instruments and by writing intensely melodic bass lines underneath complex compositions. The London music scene was going crazy in the late 60s, full of bands at various stages of development, and musicians looking to join or form them. It was at this juncture that Chris first saw Steve Howe play with the band Tomorrow, but more immediately important, he met and became friendly with Jon Anderson. The two realized they shared a musical vision, and set about to build the first incarnation of Yes. The rest, if you're a fan, is common history. In 1969 drummer Alan White's biggest break came when he received a phone call from John Lennon inviting him to play with the Plastic Ono Band. The following day he found himself on a plane headed to Toronto to play a live concert performance with John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, and Klaus Voorman. John recognized Alan's talents and asked him to accompany him on such memorable songs as "Imagine", "Instant Karma", "How Do You Sleep At Night", "Jealous Guy", and others. In 1972, while on tour with Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Alan's manager informed him of a call from the band Yes, asking him to join them. He was familiar with the band through a friendship with their producer Eddie Offord. Alan's varied musical background and his experiences in his own group enabled him to climb onto the Yes drum rostrum on short notice with comparative ease. He had only three days to learn Yes' extensive and complex repertoire before he was on the stage with them in Dallas on June 30, 1972, before 15,000 fans. Alan and Yes gave each other three months to see if their styles were compatible. Twenty-five years later Alan is still writing, and playing, with Yes. The "youngster" of the group, Igor Khoroshev was born in Moscow, Russia, in 1965. He received formal music training in his native country, including a degree in composition and orchestra directing, before coming to the U.S. in the early 1990's, learning English and working as a church musician and dishwasher before moving to Boston to begin his career, playing with many different bands. A tape of Igor's piano works was brought to the attention of Jon Anderson, who was so impressed with the music that he called Igor to audition, which was the first step in the beginning of his association with Yes.      Product Image