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This time on Yessounds, we explore a collection of musical reflections, progressive rock treasures, and instrumental gems from across the Yes universe and beyond. Along the way you'll hear music from Yes, Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Bill Bruford, Oliver Wakeman, Peter Banks, Asia, Steve Hackett, The Fellowship, and more.1. “Front Line” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  2. “Wooly Willy Tango” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  3. “Hurry Home” – Jon Anderson (Change We Must)  4. “Over And Over” – Asia (Phoenix)  5. “In Extremis” – Days Between Stations featuring Peter Banks (In Extremis)  6. “Sea Horses” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  7. “Stand-By” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  8. “Rhapsody In Blue” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  9. “To Be Over” – Yes (Relayer)  10. “Corkscrew” – Steve Howe (Motif, Vol. 1)  11. “Impromptu Too!” – Patrick Moraz & Bill Bruford (Flags)  12. “Big Ben” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  13. “Summertime” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  14. “Bombay Duck” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  15. “Tempus Fugit” – Tenmidnight (Tales From The Edge: A Tribute To The Music Of Yes)  16. “Verses To Elbereth Gilthóniel” – The Fellowship (In Elven Lands)  17. “I’ve Seen All Good People” [Live] – Yes (Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ, 17 June 1976)  18. “Shadows of Fate” – Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan (Hound of the Baskervilles)  19. “In That Quiet Earth” – Steve Hackett (The Tokyo Tapes)  20. “The Flasher” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  21. “The Pulse” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)

The journey continues through the cosmic corridors of Yes history. This second chapter expands the vision of Part 1, blending studio precision with live transcendence. Hear the evolution unfold: the digital daring of Talk, the orchestral sweep of Magnification, the modern resonance of The Quest, and the timeless pulse of Close to the Edge.  Step into the Fourth Dimension Dream—Part 2. Birthright – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Lift Me Up – Union State of Play – Talk Onward – Keys to Ascension Close to the Edge – Keys to Ascension 2 No Way We Can Lose – Open Your Eyes  Can I? – The Ladder Perpetual Change [Live] – House of Yes: Live from House of Blues Give Love Each Day – Magnification Australia [Solo Acoustic] – The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection Don’t Go – Symphonic Live  Fly From Here Pt. III – Madman at the Screens – Fly From Here  Heart of the Sunrise [Live] – In the Present: Live from Lyon  To Ascend – Heaven & Earth  Madrigal [Live] – Yes 50 Live  Leave Well Alone – The Quest   Living Out Their Dream – Mirror to the Sky

Yessounds steps into another layer of reality with a full‑band journey through Yes history — from the early spark of Looking Around to the vast landscapes of Ritual and The Gates of Delirium. This first part of the 4th Dimension Dream explores how the band’s sound evolved across decades, albums, and lineups, each track opening a new door in the sonic corridor. 1. Looking Around – Yes (Yes) 2. Sweet Dreams – Yes (Time and a Word) 3. I’ve Seen All Good People – Yes (The Yes Album) 4. South Side of the Sky – Yes (Fragile)  5. America [Single Version] – Yes (Close to the Edge) 6. Perpetual Change – Yes (Yessongs) 7. Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil) – Yes (Tales from Topographic Oceans) 8. Soon (Single Edit) – Yes (Relayer)  9. Wonderous Stories – Yes (Going for the One) 10. Release, Release – Yes (Tormato ) 11. The Gates of Delirium – Yes (Yesshows) 12. Into the Lens – Yes (Drama) 13. Changes – Yes (90125)  14. Almost Like Love – Yes (Big Generator)

Step quietly down the hall and listen through the half‑open doors — this week’s Yessounds explores albums where familiar names appear only in passing. From jazz corridors to progressive suites, these are the rooms off the main hall, the places where great players left their echoes.  Scenario – Al Di Meola (Scenario) The Dodo’s Dream – Gordon Giltrap (Starfield) Angelus – Milton Nascimento (Angelus) We Used To Play In These Hills – Charlie Bisharat (Along the Amazon) Black Diamond Run – Charlie Bisharat (Along the Amazon) Blood From A Stone – Cycle V (Metropolis OST) A Drop Of Silence – Kitaro (Dream) Assembly Line – Dixie Dregs (Industry Standard) Bloodsucking Leeches – Dixie Dregs (Industry Standard) Taurus 3 – Mike Oldfield (Crises) Everybody Knows You When You're Up & In – Jeff Berlin (In Harmony’s Way) Outbound – Béla Fleck & The Flecktones (Outbound) Earth Jam – Béla Fleck & The Flecktones (Outbound) Bungie Bass – Tony Levin (Bringing It Down to the Bass) Sun Song – Glass Hammer (Culture of Ascent) Las Estrellas En La Tierra – Cielo Y Tierra (Heaven & Earth) Los Cuatro Elementos – Cielo Y Tierra (Heaven & Earth) Nuestra Única Ilusión – Cielo Y Tierra (Heaven & Earth) The Will Of The Wind – Vangelis (Direct) Celtic Ring (Feat. Alan Parsons) – Alan Simon (Songwriter) The Elements (Feat. Roger Hodgson) – Alan Simon (Songwriter) Along Came Mary – Roger Hodgson (Open the Door) Showdown – Roger Hodgson (Open the Door) Bijou – Queen (Innuendo)

This episode highlights 90125 as our feature album and explores the surrounding branches of the Yes family. The playlist moves through classic material, solo work and connected projects that show how the band evolved during and after the 90125 period. It’s a thoughtful look at one of the most important turning points in the Yes story.Yessounds 069 — 90125 It Can Happen (Cinema Version) – Yes (90125) Long Distance Runaround – Yes (Fragile) The Journey Overture – Rick Wakeman (Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Hits) Cherokee Ridge – Steve Howe & Martin Taylor (Masterpiece Guitars) Our Song – Yes (90125)  Leave It – Yes (90125) Opionium – Ayman (Dancing with My Soul) The Calling (Canandigua – New York) – Yes (Talk 30th Anniversary 4CD Expanded Edition) 221b – Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan (Tales By Gaslight – Dark Fables) Owner of a Lonely Heart – Yes (90125)  The Clap – Steve Morse (Tales From Yesterday) In My Sky – Circa (And So On) Impressions (The Dream) – Patrick Moraz (The Story of I) Hold On – Yes (9012Live: The Solos) Cover Up – Trevor Rabin (Can’t Look Away) Arriving UFO – Yes (Tormato – Bonus Tracks) Sea of Mercy – John Wetton (An Extraordinary Life, Disc 2: Battle Lines) City of Love – Yes (90125) Make It Easy – Yes (90125) Awaken – Yes (House of Yes: Live from House of Blues) The Mission – Rick Wakeman (Out There) Hearts – Yes (90125)

Episode 068 continues our Track Series with a full lineup of Track 3s, creating a snapshot of how Yes changed from era to era. These selections highlight the shifts in lineup, production and direction that shaped each period of their history. A thoughtful listen for anyone who enjoys the deeper story behind the music.  1. Masquerade – Union 2. The Clap / Mood For A Day – An Evening of Yes Music Plus 3. Real Love – Talk 4. America – Keys to Ascension 5. Time and a Word – Keys to Ascension 2 6. Universal Garden – Open Your Eyes 7. Lightning Strikes – The Ladder 8. Homeworld (The Ladder) – House of Yes: Live from House of Blues 9. Don’t Go – Magnification 10. South Side of the Sky [Acoustic] – The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection 11. Long Distance Runaround – Symphonic Live 12. Fly From Here Pt. II – Sad Night at the Airfield – Fly From Here 13. Tempus Fugit [Live] – In the Present: Live from Lyon 14. Step Beyond – Heaven & Earth 15. Sweet Dreams [Live] – Yes 50 Live 16. Minus the Man – The Quest 17. Luminosity – Mirror to the Sky 18. Love Lies Dreaming – Aurora

Episode 067 focuses on a unique slice of the Yes discography by gathering only Track 3s, creating a snapshot of how the band evolved from era to era. These selections highlight the shifts in lineup, production and direction that shaped each period of their history. A thoughtful listen for anyone who enjoys the deeper story behind the music.  1. Yesterday And Today – Yes – 1969 2. Everydays – Time And A Word – 1970 3. Starship Trooper – The Yes Album – 1971 4. We Have Heaven – Fragile – 1971 5. Siberian Khatru – Close To The Edge – 1972 6. Heart Of The Sunrise – Yessongs – 1973 7. The Ancient (Giants Under The Sun) – Tales From Topographic Oceans – 1973 8. To Be Over – Relayer – 1974 9. Parallels – Going For The One – 1977 10. Madrigal – Tormato – 1978 11. Does It Really Happen? – Drama – 1980 12. Going For The One – Yesshows – 1980 13. It Can Happen – 90125 – 1983 14. Solly's Beard – 9012Live: The Solos – 1985 15. Shoot High Aim Low – Big Generator – 1987 16. Brother Of Mine – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – 1989

Episode 066 explores the Yes universe through reinterpretation — covers, tributes, and re‑imagined classics performed by the musicians who shaped, expanded, and were inspired by the band’s legacy  1. Cinema – Steve Hackett – Yesterday and Today – A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Yes 2. On the Silent Wings of Freedom – Jon Davison & Patrick Moraz – A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute 3. Georgia – Trevor Rabin – Rio 4. So Long Ago, So Clear – Giorgia Fumanti – Like a Dream 5. Your Move – Shaw Blades – Influence 6. The Sound of Silence – Jon Davison & Geoff Downes – Songs We Were Taught 7. Wonderous Stories – World Trade – Tales from Yesterday 8. Onward – Annie Haslam – A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute 9. Give a Little Bit – Richard Page & Peter Banks – Songs of the Century – An All-Star Tribute to Supertramp 10. Wild World – Rosalie Cunningham & Patrick Moraz – Songs We Were Taught 11. State of Independence (Original Version) – River Ocean – Elemental 12. Turn of the Century – Steve Howe & Annie Haslam – Tales from Yesterday 13. Aurora Lunare – Don’t Kill the Whale – Various Artists – Tales from the Edge – A Tribute to the Music of Yes 14. Change We Must – Laura Casale 15. C’est La Vie – Jon Davison & Larry Fast – A Tribute to Keith Emerson & Greg Lake 16. Release, Release – Shadow Gallery – Tales from Yesterday 17. Crime of the Century – Billy Sherwood & Rick Wakeman – Songs of the Century – An All-Star Tribute to Supertramp 18. Soon – Laura Casale 19. Roundabout – Robert Berry – Tales from Yesterday 20. South Side of the Sky – Glass Hammer – Culture of Ascent 21. Yes Medley – Unitopia – Covered Mirror, Vol. 1

Episode 065 comes together in the late‑night stillness, featuring a wide mix of Prog Collective tracks alongside Anderson, Wakeman, Kitaro, Mystery, and more. Built around deep cuts, live moments, and atmospheric collaborations, this set moves through shadows, textures, and unexpected turns. A quiet‑hour journey across prog, rock, and fusion. Yessounds Episode 065 Dark Encounters in the Quiet Hours The 11th Hour (feat. John Etheridge) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters That Crazy Wind – Jon Anderson – EarthMotherEarth Jungle – Wakeman With Wakeman – No Expense Spared Island of Life – Jon Anderson & Kitaro – Island of Life / Lady of Dreams Between Two Worlds (feat. Steve Hillage & Gregg Bissonette) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters Darkest Hour (feat. Steve Stevens) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters South Side of the Sky – Yes – Fragile  In the Movies – Oliver Wakeman – Mother’s Ruin Heat of the Moment (Acoustic) [Live] – Wetton / Downes – Japan Tour 2009: Live in Osaka Dark Days (feat. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Patrick Moraz & Omar Hakim) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters The Long Night (feat. Frank DiMino & Marco Minnemann) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters Tightrope – Trevor Rabin – Crossfire – A Salute to Stevie Ray Calliope – Al Di Meola – Scenario Heart of the Sunrise – Yes – Live at Glastonbury Festival 2003 Ominous Signs (feat. Steve Morse) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters Distant Thunder (feat. Todd Sucherman) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters Habeas Porpoise – Levin Minnemann Rudess – From the Law Offices of LMR The Awakening – Mystery – Beneath the Veil of Winter’s Face Anne Boleyn – Rick Wakeman – Access All Areas Beyond Reason (feat. Chad Wackerman) – Prog Collective – Dark Encounters

Episode 064 continues the Second Attention series with a full set built around the second tracks of every Yes album. From classic ’70s performances to newer material, this episode highlights how Track Two often sets the tone for the entire record. Hit play and enjoy the ride.Yessounds 064 — Second Attention Part 2 1.   The Revealing Science of God – Yes – Keys to Ascension 2.   Open Your Eyes – Yes – Open Your Eyes 3.   It Will Be a Good Day (The River) – Yes – The Ladder 4.   Spirit of Survival – Yes – Magnification 5.   For Everyone – Yes – The Word Is Live (Disc 1) 6.   Siberian Khatru – Yes – The Word Is Live (Disc 2) 7.   Awaken – Yes – The Word Is Live (Disc 3) 8.   Fly From Here Pt. I – We Can Fly – Yes – Fly From Here 9.   I’ve Seen All Good People (Live) – Yes – In the Present: Live From Lyon 10. The Game – Yes – Heaven & Earth 11. Words on a Page – Yes – From a Page 12. Dare to Know – Yes – The Quest 13. All Connected – Yes – Mirror to the Sky 14. One Second Is Enough – Yes – Mirror to the Sky 15. Turnaround Situation – Yes – Aurora

Tonight on Yessounds we continue our journey through every track from every Yes album in my personal collection. We’ve already covered all the Track Ones in a previous show called Opening Moves. Now it’s time for all the Track Twos, studio and live, from the debut through Keys to Ascension 2. Enjoy the music of Yes...1. I See You – Yes – 1969 2. Then – Time and a Word – 1970 3. The Clap – The Yes Album – 1971 4. Cans and Brahms – Fragile – 1971 5. And You and I – Close to the Edge – 1972  6. Siberian Khatru – Yessongs – 1973 7. The Remembering (High the Memory) – Tales from Topographic Oceans – 1973 8. Sound Chaser – Relayer – 1974 9. Turn of the Century – Going for the One – 1977 10. Don’t Kill the Whale – Tormato – 1978 11. White Car – Drama – 1980 12. Time and a Word – Yesshows – 1980 13. Hold On – 90125 – 1983 14. Si – 9012Live: The Solos – 1985 15. Big Generator – Big Generator – 1987 16. Fist of Fire – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – 1989 17. Shock to the System – Union – 1991 18. I Am Waiting – Talk – 1994  19. Going for the One – Keys to Ascension 2 – 1997

This week on Yessounds we explore the Featured Album Page of Life by Jon and Vangelis, along with a wide mix of deep cuts, live performances, and a few surprises. We dig into the stories behind the music, including the meaning of “Ixtlan,” the father and son collaboration of Wakeman With Wakeman, Steve Howe’s guest appearance with the Dixie Dregs, and our Cover Song Spotlight from Shadow Gallery.  Wisdom Chain – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) Sorrow (Your Heart) – Trevor Rabin (Can’t Look Away) Order Of The Universe – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe) Along The Amazon – Charlie Bisharat (Along The Amazon) Be a Good Friend of Mine – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life)  Genevieve – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) South Side Of The Sky – Yes (Fragile) Silently Falling – Chris Squire (Fish Out Of Water – Deluxe Edition) Only Time Will Tell – Asia (Asia) Is It Love – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) Page of Life – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) Release, Release – Shadow Gallery (Tales From Yesterday) Up In The Air – Dixie Dregs (Industry Standard) Yours Is No Disgrace – Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks (Live – Perpetual Change) Wolflight – Steve Hackett (Wolflight) Journey to Ixtlan – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life)  Garden of Senses – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) Paint It Black – Wakeman With Wakeman (Wakeman With Wakeman) Walk Don’t Run – Steve Howe (Light Walls) Sing With Your Eyes – Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life)

A jazz‑leaning trip through the Yes universe this week with our Featured Album, The Sound of Surprise from Bill Bruford’s Earthworks. Plus Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Alan White, and acoustic Yes moments. A smooth, fun ride. Enjoy. Teaching Vera to Dance – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Dream River – Steve Howe — The Haunted Melody Sludge – Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away Summertime – Rick Wakeman — Rhapsodies Song of Innocence – Alan White — Ramshackled Revel Without a Pause – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Westwinds – Steve Howe’s Remedy — Elements These Tears – Trevor Rabin — Rio Waterhole – White — White Cloud Cuckoo Land – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Half Life – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Paradise – Trevor Rabin — Rio Roundabout (Acoustic) – Yes — The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection  The Mission – Rick Wakeman — Out There Giddy – Alan White — Ramshackled Triplicity – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Sound Picture – Steve Howe — Love Is Through the Tunnel – Trevor Rabin — Jacaranda South Side of the Sky (Acoustic) – Yes — The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection  Labyrinth – Steve Howe — Spectrum Never the Same Way Once – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise The Wooden Man Sings, And the Stone Woman Dances – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise

Tonight we continue our journey through every Track One in the Yes catalog, picking up where Part 1 left off and moving into the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s. This episode covers a wide range of eras, lineups, and sounds as the band evolves through some of its most dramatic changes.1.   Yours Is No Disgrace – Yesshows (1980) 2.  Owner of a Lonely Heart – 90125 (1983) 3.  Hold On – 9012Live: The Solos (1985) 4.  Rhythm of Love – Big Generator (1987) 5.  Themes – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (1989) 6.  I Would Have Waited Forever – Union (1991) 7.  The Calling – Talk (1994) 8.  Siberian Khatru – Keys to Ascension (1996) 9.  I’ve Seen All Good People: A. Your Move / B. All Good People – Keys to Ascension 2 (1996)  10. New State of Mind – Open Your Eyes (1997) 11. Homeworld (The Ladder) – The Ladder (1999) 12. Yours Is No Disgrace – House of Yes: Live from House of Blues (2000) 13. Magnification – Magnification (2001) 14. Close to the Edge- Yes Symphonic Live 2009

Yessounds Episode 59 is here! This week we’re kicking off a new two‑part series called Opening Moves, a run through every Track One from the classic Yes albums. Part 1 takes us from the 1969 debut all the way to Drama, exploring how each era begins. If you love hearing the band evolve from album to album, this one’s for you. Part 2 is coming soon… enjoy the ride! Beyond And Before – Yes (1969) No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Time And A Word (1970) Yours Is No Disgrace – The Yes Album (1971) Roundabout – Fragile (1971) Close To The Edge – Close To The Edge (1972) Siberian Khatru – Yessongs (1973) The Revealing Science Of God (Dance Of The Dawn) – Tales From Topographic Oceans (1973) The Gates Of Delirium – Relayer (1974) Going For The One – Going For The One (1977) Future Times / Rejoice – Tormato (1978) Machine Messiah – Drama (1980)