* * * * * * * * * * ______ ______ ____________ _________ / \ | \ __/ \ __/ \__ | \| \ / |/ _ \ | // _____ || / \_/ \ // / \ \\_ \___ \ || _____ ___\ \ \_ \ \ || / --/ ______| \ \ ___\ || | | - /______ __/ \ ___/ \ \\ \_ \_ // | / ___\ _/ \_ \ \_ _// | \__ \__/ ___/ \_ \____ | \_/ \__ ___/ \___ _/ \__ \__/ \ \_________/ \_____/ \_ \_____/ \ \_ | \_ | \__ __/ \_____________/ N o t e s F r o m T h e E d g e # 61 April 6, 1993 THE Internet Magazine For YES Fans * * * * * * * * * * IN THIS ISSUE ============= Wakeman/Fish - - In Oslo Wakeman/Fish/Squire - - Future Plans? Bill Bruford - - Speculation Patrick Moraz - - In Los Angeles Yes in Queens Park - - Released on Laser Disc Yesshows - - Dates Jon Anderson Solo - - Pasadena Show 3/27/93 Buggles - - Liner Notes Peter Banks - - New Disc "Instinct" * * * * * * * * * * WAKEMAN/FISH ============ From: "John R. Nash" In regards to Mike B's news about Rick and Fish: Rick opened for a Fish concert recently, and it seemed to work out well. A future tour sounds great! In another intertwining of Yes and Marillion, Fish's mananger is now Brian Lane! [info courtesy of a post on freaks@bnf.com, the Marillion list] Also, the Korg OW/1 sampler CD that was mentioned a little while back is really neat. I quite like Rick's 1993 take on "Catherine of Aragon"!. Apparently, the offer is still good into April (or while supplies last...). * * * * * * * * * * FISH/HOWE/SQUIRE? ================= From: IN%"cmendlik@mosaic.uncc.edu" >Rick may be teaming up with Fish (not Chris Squire - ex-Marillion Fish) to >record in the near future. The plan on a tour together in early '94. Rick OPENED for Fish on March 7 at the Oslo Sentrum in Oslo (where else?). one Fish fan said: "I must admit, I was very impressed. His technical abilities were unbelievable. I found it rather good" Rick supposedly once described Fish as "The best frontman around". Fish also said in an interview that Chris Squire might be involved in the Wakeman project as well. Sounds VERY Fishy ;) Other Fishy Yes notes: There was supposed to be a Yes song on Fish's latest album, "Songs >From The Mirror" which is a cover album, sort of a tribute to all of his influences. It never made it to the album, but he DID get around to recording a 'Time and a Word' cover with STEVE HOWE which was released in Germany as a single. I have not succeded in getting a copy of this yet. If anyone hears anything about it, let me know! BTW, if you haven't listened to Fish, maybe you should (Fish, not Phish!) I think that's it...... * * * * * * * * * * BILL BRUFORD ============ From: IN%"nash@gonzo.chem.wisc.edu" "John R. Nash" Just a passing prediction: somewhere along the way, Bill Bruford and Sting will work together. The parallels are striking if you think about it. They are both "English Gentleman"-type personalities, and they are both rock musicians rooted heavily in jazz these days. The big difference is Sting's more commercial songwriting vs. Bill's more serious (and obscure to the general public) jazz charts. With the lack of exposure and lack of great income from Earthworks, a collaboration could turn out well... Of course, this is all just dreaming. Earthworks is a top-notch modern jazz outfit, and Sting is doing quite well for himself these days. It would be interesting to see their paths cross, if only briefly. Anyone heard anything about the Earthworks live album that should have been released by now? -john nash nash@chem.wisc.edu * * * * * * * * * * PATRICK MORAZ ============= From: IN%"ATLANSKYD@axe.humboldt.edu" Gregory Wadlinger writes: >My question is: Does anyone know what Patrick Moraz is up to these days? I talked to a friend of mine tonight who lives in Los Angeles who met Patrick Moraz a few days ago. They were both at a Brand X concert and my friend struck up a conversation with him. Moraz said that he is going to be giving a "clinic" on April 1st at some hotel in L.A. (not sure which one). Also, he will be performing at the Montreaux Jazz Festival with a 12 (i think) year old drummer named Jacob [Armund?]. I saw this kid on the Tonight Show a while back and he is amazing. Anyway, they will also be doing an album together in the near future. Hope that helps! Derek * * * * * * * * * * YES LASERDISC ============= From: The Master "Dave White" A new Yes laserdisc has been released only in Japan. It's a two-disc set of the famous Queen's Park show that was filmed back in 1975. Portions of this show have been floating around on bootleg video tapes, but this is a legitimate release and the first time that the entire show has been available. It's an incredible concert, and the setlist is (out of order): Sweet Dreams, Yours Is No Disgrace, All Good People, Roundabout, Close to the Edge, And You & I, Mood For a Day, The Clap, Long Distance Runaround, Ritual, Gates of Delirium, Sound Chaser, To Be Over. It's also interesting to note that Jon Anderson plays funky guitar riffs that would make George Clinton smile! Perhaps this is why Jon no longer plays guitar with the band live ;-) * * * * * * * * * * YESSHOWS ======== From: IN%"AACUNZO@ccmail.sunysb.edu" "FISHBOY" Hey. Last issue someone mentioned some confusion about whether Yesshows was from the Drama or Tormato tour, and concluded that it was from the Tormato tour. I just thought I'd add to that. I first heard Yesshows last summer, when I copied it from a friend who bought the tape (hey Frank!). It's one of those tapes that probably costs the record company $0.50 to make and yet they charge $9 or $10 for it and don't include any liner notes whatsoever, so I was wondering exactly when it was recorded (I just knew it was released in 1980). Anyway, a few weeks ago I got to look at the original vinyl version and sure enough, dates are given for each song. Half the album (Gates of Delirium and Ritual) are from the 1976 tour, after Yesterdays and all of their solo albums came out. Moraz is on these tracks. The rest of the songs are from the Going for the One and Tormato tours (with Wakeman). Also, the two songs that segue together, Time and a Word and Going for the One, I think, were recorded at different concerts. Anyone know why they were stuck together? My friend said "they must have been having fun at the editing board that day." So basically, the album was released when Downes was on keys, yet all the pictures in the record sleeve feature Wakeman, and Moraz plays on half the album but is not in any of the pictures. Confused? :0 Just thought I'd mention that for anyone who is, like me, too young to have bought it on vinyl and unwilling to pay Japanese import prices for a double CD that should be a single. Come to think of it, this is probably in the NFTE discography, though... On a related note, does anyone know when and where the Yessongs album and movie were recorded? The most accurate info I have is "Earth, 1972." :) Laters, Andy * * * * * * * * * * YES ON KING BISCUIT =================== From: IN%"mcmahan@cs.unca.edu" "Scott McMahan" The past two weeks, the King Biscuit Flower Hour has had something they call the "Yes Chronicles". It's a compilation radio show where various previously-broadcast live tracks are edited together. Anyway, the announcer went on and on about "Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe" being the "key" members in Yes. He never mentioned Chris Squire *ONCE* in the entire 2 hour program. Show one had a really crappy edit of a Jon Anderson Animation tour medley. They took Long Distance Runaround and Heart of the Sunrise out of the medley. Then they had Mr. Cairo. And then they had a King Crimson track, and something from King Arthur by Rick Wakeman. And... two from GTR, When the Heart Rules the Mind, and Roundabout. Then came Yes: All Good People and And You And I. Both had Alan White on drums. The second installment had some songs from the 1978 tour and some from the 1974 tour. All of them had White! They didn't play one Yes song with Bruford on it! And, never once did they mention Chris Squire!!! He was more of a "key" member then Bruford! Or Wakeman! He was a #(&$#*& founding member! He sang on all the tracks, and played bass. It wasn't like this was ABWH tour stuff with Levin or Berlin. But, for two hours of free Yes concert footage, you can't complain too much :) *** HELP: Who played what instrument on the Anderson Animation tour!? I know Dave Sancious.... *** * * * * * * * * * * JON SOLO IN PASADENA ==================== From: IN%"stelzer@ocf.Berkeley.EDU" "Chris Stelzer" Disclaimer: As any true Yes/Jon Anderson fan knows, words can hardly begin to describe the experience of him live. This review can only scratch the surface of this concert. I was in Pasadena on spring break, listening to the radio. The DJ announces that she will have Jon Anderson of Yes on the phone after the next break. They begin talking about Jon's latest solo project. Apparently, Jon was in Puerto Rico (or someplace like that), and asked some girl to dance at a club. She turned him down, so he decides to record some Latin dance music and tour Latin America so that the next time he's there, the girls won't turn him down... He announces the concert date at the Raymond Theater. One night only. (Being on spring break, I was isolated from my usual sources of Yes info. Anyway, the concert itself... The concert began with a saxophone player making his way down the center aisle towards the stage, playing as he went. He plays for a while up on stage, and then Jon appears, dressed as usual all in white robes - this time decorated with South American Indian-inspired patterns matching the banners hanging around the stage. Reminded me of an Aztec priest! The band was almost entirely Latin American, with the exception of the keyboard player and the backup singers (2 women, one of them his daughter Deborah). There were a percussionist, a drummer, a bassist, and a guitarist as well. The exact sequence of the concert escapes me now, but included the following: Italian Song State of Independence Hearts (from 90125) Owner of a Lonely Heart (more on that later!) and as an encore, another Jon and Vangelis song which I think is called Over and Over (?) Deborah also sang a beautiful song solo w/ acoustic guitar accompaniment. There were included about four new Latin-inspired songs, including a dance tune and a song based on a Mexican children's song. Other highlights included a mind blowing percussion/sound effects solo in which the percussionist brought the audience into the jungle. When I closed my eyes, the effect was incredible!! There was also an instumental interlude in which Jon seemed to be going back to the old "wall of sound" days - truly incredible! The version of State of Independence was amazing, much more musically diverse than the original - a slight Latin flavor as well. You might be asking yourself "Owner of a Lonely Heart???? What's that doing here?" This rendition was reworked into a Latin-type piece: an acoustic guitar took Rabin's place!! Hearts was also inspiring. A few words about the musicians: all were talented, but the spotlight was definitely on the guitarist (who played mostly acoustic, but some electric). A very talented young man! The percussionist also played a key role, along with his out-of-this-world jungle piece, he supported the band well with numerous pieces of percussion equipment I had never seen before - including what appeared to be two gourds floating in large bowls of water! Oh, I almost forgot - Jon introduced a new song he wrote while he was living on the beach in San Clemente, "BOOgeyboarding" and drinking Coors (yes Jon still loves to tell stories!) The song was called "Looking for the Sweet Religion" and is a real rocker (I suspect it may find it's way onto the new Yes albulm). All in all, this was a truly incredible concert. Jon's stage presence has not faded one bit! He is still not a stage-hog, however, letting the other musicians show off their talents as well. The only weak part of the performance IMHO was when the Toltec dancers came out (Jon had discovered them at a school in east LA). Their routine was interesting, but they clearly needed more rehearsal... All I can say is, it's too bad Jon won't be taking this show around the states. Those of you planning trips down to Latin America this spring/summer should definitely check it out!! Two thumbs up, five stars!!!!! * * * * * * * * * * BUGGLES ======= From: IN%"addam@cco.caltech.edu" Somebody asked about 'the age of plastic' liner notes. I have a copy of "The Age of Plastic" by the Buggles on LP, and it has NO liner notes whatsoever, except the writers of the songs. Side 1 Living in the Plastic Age (5:12) Horn/Downes c1980 Video Killed the Radio Star (4:08) H/D/Bruce Wooley c1979 (Ackee Music (ASCAP)/Carbert Music, Inc. (BMI) Kid Dynamo (3:27) H/D c1979 I Love You (Miss Robot) (4:55) H/D c1980 Side 2 Clean, Clean (3:53) H/D c1980 [Ed. - This listing is incomplete, I'm almost sure.] * * * * * * * * * * FROM THE EDITOR - PETER BANKS' "INSTINCT" ========================================= For years it seems like one question many Yes fans had was, "What ever became of Peter Banks?". What he did from the time the last Flash album was released to the present, I don't know. What I do know is that he's released a new disc titled "Instinct". As soon as I found out about it I ordered it from Ranjit, (Hi Ranjit!)our net prog music distributor. I then anxiously waited for it to arrive. I must explain that I've always been a Banks fan. I liked the work he did in Yes, as well Flash and his "Two Sides" album. I did have a few questions in the back of my mind like, after all this time what did he have to say musically? Could he still play? After a few listens to this disc, my opinion is yes! (no pun intended) I found it very enjoyable, although not similar to his work of twenty years ago. That's not to say you can't tell it's him, on the contrary, his style is still easily to distinguished. The music is, IMO, nothing like Yes( After twenty plus years without why should it?). To me it sounds like a little Holdsworth, some Fripp, and some Andy Summers. This is not to say he imitates the aforementioned artists, but I for comparison's sake it made me think of them. I really like this disc and it has been in fairly heavy rotation on my disc player this week. ;-) I don't know why he took so long to make this disc, I can only hope he continues to make more music. The liner notes are lengthy and have quite a bit of commentary. I thought you might find them of interest so I've transcribed them below. --jeff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Banks - Instinct - 1993 Produced, Arranged, Composed and Performed by Peter Banks Additional Titles - Banks/Goff Banks/Forth Recored at Basically Portable: Los Angeles; London Final Mix at Zero One, Surrey, England Introduction ------------ On listening to the collection, conventional criticism might be... "Where's the singer?" My response is that there is no singer, and I am totally unrepentant about it. I aimed to write and record a selection of rock instrumentals for the guitar and I have done the listener a great service by leaving out any vocal yodeling and warblings that I might aspire to. Assuming that music is the one true abstract art form, then I hope it's a case of music, rather than language that sustains. Of course if you don't particularly enjoy electric guitar playing, then you might an hour somewhat hard going. All I can say is that if you enjoy listening to it half as much as the enjoyment I had recording it -- then I have had twice as much fun as you! - P.B. ---- I - No Place Home A very personal piece spontaneously composed, and recorded in a few minutes. The title is an indication of my life, really. II - All Points South The start of a journey which is never finished. The south could be Spain. I am always happier living in a warm southern latitude. Listening to this I can see a Picasso-like figure, in stereotype striped tee shirt, walking on a pure white deserted beach. I wanted this to sound like Miles Davis' 'Sketches Of Spain', but I got 'All Points South' instead. III - Fogbound Guitar-Synths at sea in a mist. IV - Sticky Wicket My introduction to the wonderful world of the Midi guitar synthesiser, Thanks to the kindness of Bill Forth who loaned me the equipment. The sequencer broke down three times during the recording of this piece and, consequently, I nearly did also after it kept erasing itself. Bill pushed lots of buttons and looked worried. The tune became a funny and funky one. V - Shortcomings Totally tasteless and not all that jazzy, with more than a nod and a wink to Vai and company with a relentless four in the bar bass drum. The night of a thousand guitars on a four track! VI - Code Blue Gerald Goff, who co-wrote four of these cuts sent a cassette to me in Los Angeles with this very atmospheric backing track. I added two guitar tracks and Code Blue nearly became code Brown! VII - Angels A very angular melody which takes a quick diversion via a brazilian bossa nova in the mid section. It seemed like a good idea at the time and it still is. VIII - Anima Mundi I think that one of the advantages of solitary recording, literally playing with yourself, is that there can be pleasant surprises; a true serendipity of happy coincidence. This track was a result of me hearing this guy playing a bamboo jaws harp in the rain forest to which I overdubbed electric guitars with no idea whether they would fit. It like taking a snap shot in an idle moment and when seeing the result realising that the tree in the background has juxtaposed into a perfectly formed landscape photo. A lot of this album was recorded this way, purely by instinct. IX - Swamp Report Did you know that in 1991 it cost 11.4 million pounds to run the royal yacht Brittania - which has nothing to with this tune, but it's british taxpayer's money well spent, eh? X - Instinctive Behaviour The tile says it all. Miles Davis used to tell his musicians to play what you know, and then play outside of what you know. Let the instinct take over. XI - Dominating Factor A piece that thunders on relentlessly and would be really fun to play live. Note the guitar-synth "Hammond Organ". It's not easy to play organ licks on a guitar - you try it! The rhythm track was a potential messy disaster; kind of like having a party thrown by Romans then inviting the Vikings in to tidy up afterwards! XII - Never The Same The weight of this sad time we must obey; speak what we feel, not what we ought to say; - King Lear, Act V: Scene III - This tune was written in memory of my mother. I hope she would have liked it. ---- Thank You's - Susan Stephenson, Clifford Loeslin, Nic Caciappo, Bill Forth, The best cat in the world, Jeffrey Fayman, Tom Despres and the Next Chapter chaps, Leslie Goldstein, Elizabeth Carlisle, Gerald Goff, Chris Welch, Paul Newman, Barry and Malcom at HTD, Tony (Grecian Formula) Kaye, Daniel King(Law Man), Dan Gerous, and most of all my father Bill. No particular thanks to the various back biting, insincere, quasi-criminal elements in the music business - you know who you are! This album was recored using an Ibanez Gem guitar and the remarkable Zoom 9002. For Peter Banks Fan Club Purposes, Send SAE(irc) to: Tiz Hay, The "Yes" Music Circle, 44 Oswald Close, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9UG, England *** I'd like to welcome some new subscribers from South America! In particular, Brazil and Chile. Our reach is continually growing. We are fast becoming a truly worldwide newsletter and I think that's great. - Ed. *** * * * * * * * * * * THOSE ALL-IMPORTANT ADDRESSES: ============================== New subscribers, contributions, questions/comments/criticism: Jeff Hunnicutt (Editor) hunnicutt@vxc.uncwil.edu NFTE Server (lyrics, backissues, discography, rarities, surveys, GIFs): Automated. For help send mail with subject line yes-archive@meiko.com "send main help" to NFTE Server problems, additions/corrections to the lyrics & GIFs, and additions/corrections to the rarities list: Mike Stok mike@meiko.com NFTE backissues, lyrics, etc, via anonymous FTP: cs.uwp.edu Directory: /pub/music/lists/yes Contact for helping out with transcriptions: Greg Utas utas@bnr.ca For Import CD's (last resort): Joe Pizzirusso joep@cbmvax.cbm.commodore.com The Yesoteric Tape(s): Jeremy Weissenburger 07822@brahms.udel.edu ******************************************************************************** --< END OF NOTES FROM THE EDGE #61 >-- ********************************************************************************