I'm glad you enjoyed the concert. The reason you probably didn't hear any 80s YES is because Trevor Rabin was the guitar player in the 80s. Steve Howe was playing with Asia. My one problem with Davison is I feel like he's trying too hard, and his voice ends up sounding "too pretty". I think you should listen to Jon Anderson with Band Geek. I think they're better than today's YES.
Owner Of A Lonely Heart and most of the 80s stuff was when Steve Howe wasn't in the band, so there isn't a chance they will play that. I recently saw Yes with Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin and they did play that stuff because Trevor Rabin played on it originally. I actually saw both versions of Yes within a few months of each other. But Larry, hats off to you for taking your kids to see a band you aren't crazy about.
Unfortunately, the band you saw, was at best, a crappy Yes tribute band, with an imitation singer. I was lucky enough, and old enough to see the classic line-up many, many times, starting in 71'. If they come to your area, I would strongly suggest going to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks in 2023. It will be the closest thing to the classic line-up any of us will ever see again. I know my son and I will not miss it.
I highly recommend buying the Blu-ray of "Yessongs" and watching it on the best TV you have and cranking the volume. Although released in 1975, the concert footage is from 1972 (triple live album released in 1973). This captured Yes at the absolute height of their performance powers (IMO).
Not seen Yes live yet but I have seen Steve Howe live 3 times, and he is mesmerising live, no histrionics, he makes playing the guitar look effortless until you focus in on his fingers and wonder how the hell he can do that. He is also a really nice guy, all the venues I saw him at were small, he he stayed behind to have a drink with anyone who wanted to talk with him, he is such an engaging person, those chats were almost as good as his music. One of the time he was playing as part of a Yes tribute band (Fragile) he played part of their set.with them and then played a solo set, it was incredible, after that one Steve and Fragile were chatting and all Fragile members were saying how helpful he was in their rehearsal helping them get the songs even closer to how Yes did them, he even helped them perfect 2 songs that they could not get right so never performed them one of those was Going For The One. The guitarist from Fragile Olivet Day told me Steve had been working with him for 2 weeks prior to the tour and after that time he claimed he was at least twice as good as before.
Larry, I love that you went to a gig with your sons even though you knew you weren't going to enjoy it all, was top tier parenting, well done that man, I wish all parents are as supportive of their kids as you are. And we'll done Ethan, wanting to go with your dad top dutiful son work there fella. The band never really liked the more pop orientated Trevor Horn's 80's songs, so they don't play them live very often.
Non-critical diehards hate when I say this. This is NOT the YES that were so unbelievably mind-blowing in the past. Steve maybe still able to amaze but if you could try to imagine a time when EVERY MEMBER were as AWE inspiring as him during the years of the classic lineup then you might slightly understand. I know your dad didn't like the original singer's voice (which is insane) but this new singer Davison can't even walk in the shadow of Jon Anderson. Chris Squire was the greatest imaginative bass player with incredible stage presence in Rock EVER with a wonderful voice that meshed with Anderson's perfectly. And Rick Wakeman is a keyboard virtuoso genius. It's impossible to put into words how phenomenal they were . It's like asking someone to explain space travel. They were Wizards together creating pure unbelievable magic! I was just blessed to be in my teens back in the 70's to witness their youthful heyday. I won't even go see them knowing what I know and remember. Anyway you all got a tiny taste and I hope it was fun.
I saw Yes twice in Detroit, 19 August 1976 and 21 April 1979. The 1976 Show had a backdrop and props designed by Roger Dean, the artist who created their most iconic album covers. The props included big bug-like creations, as big as a VW bus, which hovered over the stage and held the stage lighting. The 1979 show was "in the round" on a revolving stage. Both great shows. Peace.
NOT BAD FOR OLD GUYS HUH LOL!!!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the concert.
The reason you probably didn't hear any 80s YES is because Trevor Rabin was the guitar player in the 80s. Steve Howe was playing with Asia.
My one problem with Davison is I feel like he's trying too hard, and his voice ends up sounding "too pretty".
I think you should listen to Jon Anderson with Band Geek. I think they're better than today's YES.
Really enjoyed Yes "in the round" on April 10, 1979. Rick Wakeman and Chris Squire really put on a show that night.
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Will you go to Iron Maiden concert?
Glad you had a great time! I saw the classic Yes lineup a few times back in the day and they were always phenomenal. Next up: Band Maid!
お父さん、まず息子にはrockの基本を教えてね。70年代はrockの基本を確立しましたね。JANISやジミヘンの登場でrockが始まった。イェー!!
When will brother Adam make an appearance? Ha. Nothing like brothers arguing about music preferences 😂
Owner Of A Lonely Heart and most of the 80s stuff was when Steve Howe wasn't in the band, so there isn't a chance they will play that. I recently saw Yes with Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin and they did play that stuff because Trevor Rabin played on it originally. I actually saw both versions of Yes within a few months of each other. But Larry, hats off to you for taking your kids to see a band you aren't crazy about.
Unfortunately, the band you saw, was at best, a crappy Yes tribute band, with an imitation singer. I was lucky enough, and old enough to see the classic line-up many, many times, starting in 71'. If they come to your area, I would strongly suggest going to see Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks in 2023. It will be the closest thing to the classic line-up any of us will ever see again. I know my son and I will not miss it.
Alex Lifeson is much better on the acoustic
I highly recommend buying the Blu-ray of "Yessongs" and watching it on the best TV you have and cranking the volume. Although released in 1975, the concert footage is from 1972 (triple live album released in 1973). This captured Yes at the absolute height of their performance powers (IMO).
Not seen Yes live yet but I have seen Steve Howe live 3 times, and he is mesmerising live, no histrionics, he makes playing the guitar look effortless until you focus in on his fingers and wonder how the hell he can do that. He is also a really nice guy, all the venues I saw him at were small, he he stayed behind to have a drink with anyone who wanted to talk with him, he is such an engaging person, those chats were almost as good as his music. One of the time he was playing as part of a Yes tribute band (Fragile) he played part of their set.with them and then played a solo set, it was incredible, after that one Steve and Fragile were chatting and all Fragile members were saying how helpful he was in their rehearsal helping them get the songs even closer to how Yes did them, he even helped them perfect 2 songs that they could not get right so never performed them one of those was Going For The One. The guitarist from Fragile Olivet Day told me Steve had been working with him for 2 weeks prior to the tour and after that time he claimed he was at least twice as good as before.
Larry, I love that you went to a gig with your sons even though you knew you weren't going to enjoy it all, was top tier parenting, well done that man, I wish all parents are as supportive of their kids as you are. And we'll done Ethan, wanting to go with your dad top dutiful son work there fella. The band never really liked the more pop orientated Trevor Horn's 80's songs, so they don't play them live very often.
How about you both do a top five live gigs you've been to and do a review of each one
Non-critical diehards hate when I say this. This is NOT the YES that were so unbelievably mind-blowing in the past. Steve maybe still able to amaze but if you could try to imagine a time when EVERY MEMBER were as AWE inspiring as him during the years of the classic lineup then you might slightly understand. I know your dad didn't like the original singer's voice (which is insane) but this new singer Davison can't even walk in the shadow of Jon Anderson. Chris Squire was the greatest imaginative bass player with incredible stage presence in Rock EVER with a wonderful voice that meshed with Anderson's perfectly. And Rick Wakeman is a keyboard virtuoso genius. It's impossible to put into words how phenomenal they were . It's like asking someone to explain space travel. They were Wizards together creating pure unbelievable magic! I was just blessed to be in my teens back in the 70's to witness their youthful heyday. I won't even go see them knowing what I know and remember. Anyway you all got a tiny taste and I hope it was fun.
I saw Yes twice in Detroit, 19 August 1976 and 21 April 1979. The 1976 Show had a backdrop and props designed by Roger Dean, the artist who created their most iconic album covers. The props included big bug-like creations, as big as a VW bus, which hovered over the stage and held the stage lighting. The 1979 show was "in the round" on a revolving stage. Both great shows. Peace.
It is so sad Father didn't like any good music growing up.
Yes without Jon Anderson is still a No for me. Yes is also missing Chris Squire.
When are going to make me happy? – LOL