* * * * * * * * * * ______ ______ ____________ _________ / \ | \ __/ \ __/ \__ | \| \ / |/ _ \ | // _____ || / \_/ \ // / \ \\_ \___ \ || _____ ___\ \ \_ \ \ || / --/ ______| \ \ ___\ || | | - /______ __/ \ ___/ \ \\ \_ \_ // | / ___\ _/ \_ \ \_ _// | \__ \__/ ___/ \_ \____ | \_/ \__ ___/ \___ _/ \__ \__/ \ \_________/ \_____/ \_ \_____/ \ \_ | \_ | \__ __/ \_____________/ N o t e s F r o m T h e E d g e #73 (c) THE Internet Magazine For YES Fans July 19, 1993 * * * * * * * * * * IN THIS ISSUE ============= Howe Bootleg? - - Is It Available? Rick Wakeman - - In San Jose The New Yes Album - - Some Thoughts Beyond And Before - - Published Yet? Wakeman And Wakeman - - A Cd Review Steve Howe, DT - - Personal Observations Steve Howe Live - - At The Wycombe Swan Trevor Rabin - - Session Work Rick Wakeman - - In 1974 Yesoteric Update - - West Coast Duplicator Needed Howe Info - - From The Horses Mouth >From The Editor - - Thanks and Sorry * * * * * * * * * * HOWE BOOTLEG? ============= From: Rob Petrone Whoah! That Howe solo concert sounded wonderful! How many gigs of this show has he done and at what venues? I would kill for a bootleg of this show! Anyone know of the availability of one? Regards from the City of (Brotherly) Love, Rob Petrone [Ed. - I hope to have some info on this soon.] * * * * * * * * * * WAKEMAN IN SAN JOSE =================== From: Rich Friedrich Notes from Rick Wakeman's concert - Cabaret, San Jose, CA 6/19/93 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Since Jeff is afraid of being immortalized as the person who let "Notes Slip Over the Edge" ;-) I thought that I would add a few comments about the Rick and Adam concert in San Jose to beef up the next issue. I have to admit my personal bias: I went to the Yes "Onion" tour to see Rick Wakeman's solo -- which should have been another 15 minutes long (saving us from Trevor's embarrassing abuse of an acoustic guitar). The Cabaret is a very small club and seats approximately 500 people. Our seats were at a table about 20 feet from the stage. We had a great view of Rick and Adam, their keyboards, and their playing. Quite a contrast to stadiums and outdoor amphitheaters! The crowd was heavily biased towards those of us who listened to Yes and Rick Wakeman in the early 1970s (on a device called a "record player"). Robert Berry, formerly of 3, was the opening act. He played acoustic and electric guitar and was accompanied during the second half of the show by a keyboardist (whose name I did not catch). Robert talked extensively during songs about the current state of progressive music, playing with Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe, etc... He mentioned that his new album "Point of Pilgrimage" consisted of some material from a second 3 album that was never released. He specifically mentioned that his new album contained a 10 minute song co-written with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, and a 7 minute song co-written with Steve Howe. He also told other stories that are more appropriate for an ELP audience that I won't describe here. He ended his show by describing his admiration for Rick Wakeman and hoping that someday he can work with him. He also jokingly asked his keyboardist to help him remove a Korg or two from the Wakeman set-up since it was unlikely that anyone would notice one missing from such an extensive collection. He also wondered where Wakeman kept the Mellotron. I won't repeat the song list of the Rick and Adam set. Instead, I'll give some of my impressions of the songs and the show. First, it was apparent from the very beginning that Rick was very relaxed and was enjoying the simple pleasures of this tour. He joked with Adam about excitedly looking forward to "the lad's father's day present in the morning" (the show was the night before father's day). He also mentioned that he was enjoying the California sunshine -- he said that it had rained almost every where that they had played so far (has it been that wet back east?). What impressed me most about Rick's show was that he has lost no nimbleness or velocity in his fingers -- he is still able to play rapid fire and not miss a note. This was especially obvious during the allegro section of Catherine Parr. During "Journey to the Center of the Earth" he contorted his body to get his right hand to play the "choral accompaniment" on the Korg 01/W that was positioned to the left of his body, while his left hand played the keyboard in front of him. How he was able to do this consistently I am still pondering. (As a side note, since I am not familiar with the Korg 01/W, can anyone send me e-mail that describes how Rick so quickly changes the instrument voices? And how does he get that heavenly choir effect?) Journey was 39 minutes in length and Rick and Adam poured their hearts into it. (Think about that -- 39 minutes of non-stop progressive keyboards and not a lead guitar in sight). The only technical problem occurred during the dueling MIDI controller segment during Merlin the Magician. About half way through Adams MIDI controller cable came unplugged and he had to frantically re-attach it. After several vain attempts he succeeded. In summary the show was the best $18 investment in music I have made in a while. Now if next year only Rick and Jon would tour together.... * * * * * * * * * * NEW YES THOUGHTS ================ From: Gary J Hanley So, we need some Yesspeak to fill the Notes eh? OK, I'll get something off chest (as recommended in NFTE#71). As far as the new album is concerned, I'm hoping for the best, but really expecting the worst. I'd love to eat these words, but I think this album is just going to be an attempt to please everyone by having something for all. A few radio ditties, something middle-of-the-road, and the planned epic opus, which will likely be a CTTE/GOD rehash. The Yes camp has hinted that this album is going to be their "best work ever." I find that comment at the very least laughable, but more I find it discouraging, since they sound more like salesmen than music artists. If this work is going to be their best work ever, I don't think they would have to promote it as such. But alas, I will probably like the new disk at first, being the long-time favorite Yes has been with me, but like _BG_ and _Union_, it will soon become forgetable, and only get replayed during nostalgia moods. OMC: Is anyone else besides me puzzled as to why Peter Gabriel sold "Come Talk To Me" to AT&T? This is something I would expect of Phil Collins, but not Peter. Anyone know the details?? -- Gary * * * * * * * * * * BEYOND AND BEFORE ================= From: "Allan T. Grohe, Jr." Do anyone know if this bio has been published yet? I remember reading about its up and coming release in YES magagazine, but no bookstores have had any info about it at all... According to the Marillion newsgroup, the Fish/Wakeman disc is due around December (it sure would've been nice if Fish had done a Yes cover on _Songs from the Mirror_...) * * * * * * * * * * WAKEMAN WITH WAKEMAN CD ======================= From: westmstr!grk@sunpitt.East.Sun.COM (Gary R Kelly {sun36}) Well, Jeff asked for it so here it goes. First of all I just want to say I'm not a musician except for some early violin playing, so for those of you who are please take that into consideration. Review of Wakeman with Wakeman ============================== This absolutely fabulous CD is very unfortunately unavailable in the states (as are most of Rick's CDs). It is released on the Ambient label and is a British import. The front cover is a spectacular picture of clouds from the view of an airplane taken by Adam himself. The back photo was taken by Ricks wife, Nina, and is a picture of the handsome duo. According to the liner notes it was recorded at Bajonor Studios on the Isle of Man September - October 1992. The CD opens with an excellant track called "Lure of the Wild". For those of us who witnessed the tour this was the rockin' song they opened with. "The Beach Comber" - More mellow. Switches from keyboards to piano and then back to keyboards. One can imagine oneself walking on a deserted beach at dusk. "Megalomania" - Adams brialliant gem. Starts off slow, reminiscent of Rick, and then becomes more upbeat and is all a style of his own. This song gives you the feeling your in a race. Only criticism is the track seems too short (3:05). You want it to go on at least another 10 minutes. "Raga and Rhyme" - Sounds like a cross between Asian and Indian music. "Sync or Swim" - Adam plays the initial major solo. For the first 2 minutes this track is extremely relaxing and then you are on a musical roller coaster. Great tune. "Jiggajig" - Just beautiful classical piano with no other instruments involved. Adam plays one of the 2 pianos in this piece. "Caesarea" - This song is reminiscent of Six Wives and is the longest track on the disk at 9:14. Sounds like a harpsicord in the beginning. "After the Atom" - The keyboards on this track are very interesting. I wish I knew what was used, especially starting around 1:04. (Hey all of you keyboardists out there!?) "Suicide Shuffle" - This is one of my favorites. This is what I would describe as a foot stomping, clapping, happy tune considering the name. Adam plays organ. "Past and Present" - Adams song. A very emotional and passionate classical piano that switches to electric and jams; then back to classical. Only complaint again is the song is too short. "Paint it Black" - Classic Stones tune done in a very delectable fashion. If it seems like I've been tooting Adam Wakeman's horn it's because the man is fabulous. You can tell his father is proud as hell of him. Saw the show in Pittsburgh and spoke to both Rick and Adam separately after the show. When I asked Rick where Adam was training (going to school) he said he quit, which I was assuming he meant college. When I asked Adam the same question he said he was graduated. Hell, I'd say it is in the genes. Major talent!! If you would like to purchase this wonderful piece of work you can contact Beat Music at (209) 529-7576 or 221 McHenry Avenue, Suite E, Modesto CA 95350. They are very reliable, accept Visa/MC, and are quick, efficient and carry major Yes music. As a matter of fact I just ordered "Soliloquy", an Adam Wakeman CD with vocals. I'll let you all know how it is. If it is anything like "Wakeman with Wakeman" I'm sure I'll love it. Dori Kelly * * * * * * * * * * HOWE AND OTHER THOUGHTS ======================= From: edju@scf.usc.edu (Already dead) Dave mentioned the "warm-up" tour of Steve. Will he be touring the U.S. as well (before the SCHEME tour)? Does anyone has the tour dates and locations? This may be old news to some (or most) of you guys, but since Jeff asked, I'll pitching in some info for NFTE readers... Bye now, those who watch eMpTyV should be familiar with the NY-based band Dream Theater. Their style is best described as "progressive metal" but personally I think they are more of a 90's version of Yes. Their songs are incredibly complex and some of their lyrics COULD have been written by Jon. The band is a five-piece (just like Yes) because they do have a keyboardist too. Several of my friends went to their shows and all were impressed. I didn't care for their new album ("Image and Words") when I got it but, like Fragile, it started growing on me. Definitely worth checking out if you are sick of the Seattle "grunge" posers (YES they are the new generation of posers who can't play!) just like I am! :) * * * * * * * * * * STEVE HOWE, LIVE AT THE WYCOMB SWAN =================================== From: Mark Last night at the Wycombe Swan (High Wycombe) I was delighted by a wonderful performance from Steve Howe (apart from the singing bits :-)) Anyway someone has already posted about the show but I thought I'd pass on some details that weren't mentioned. Steve said that he, Bill and a guest singer :-) would be working together on what he called an 'Orchestrated Album of Yes songs' - He said that it was almost definately going to happen. One song that will be on it is 'Roundabout'. He said his new album is due out in August over here (England) and that it features both his sons; one on drums, the other on keyboards. He said during the show, 'I've been on stage now for almost 30 years' - someone shouted back 'it shows!'. After the show we hung around the bar and after about twenty minutes he showed up. He came over and greeted everyone 'Hi folks, did you enjoy the show?'. I asked if Rik would be playing to complete the AB(W)H lineup and he said that it wasn't clear yet whether Rik would be playing with Yes. Some guy commented that he'd heard that Rik wouldn't be because of management problems. Steve mumbled that that wasn't quite true. Another guy produced a guitar made completely from matchsticks which Steve was quite amused by - he didn't play it, however :-) Got a few items signed including a poster and my copies of his Solo albums. All in all, a wonderful night. * * * * * * * * * * STRANGE TREVOR RABIN SESSION ============================ From: Damien DeSimone <71221.2364@CompuServe.COM> Hi: I just picked up Bonham's first album, "The Disregard Of Timekeeping," (no flames please! :-> ) and to my surprise Trevor Rabin had quite a lot to do with the album. He's credited with playing bass on three tracks, arranging all the backing vocals, and singing backing vocals! Some of the backing vocals and harmonies remind me of some of the stuff off of Trevor's excellent "Can't Look Away" album. Hope this hasn't been covered in NFTE before! * * * * * * * * * * WAKEMAN IN 74 ============= From: Jan Slater When I was a bit younger, in the winter of 74, there was a late night TV program called IN CONCERT. One late night they had a performer named RICK WAKEMAN playing a impressive number of keyboards, something resembling a rock band, and a symphony orchestra, doing some of Wakemans finest. The sets were Cathern Parr, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Cathern Howard, One other wife, and a piano piece with the melodie from the Chevy commercials. I have a cassette tape of the first hour of the concert, and was wondering if anyone has any idea on who to contact to get a copy of the video, or at least a full lenght sound track. It is the most fabulous thing I have ever hear. Thanks in advance. (jan) * * * * * * * * * * NEW WEST COAST DUPLICATOR NEEDED ================================ From: Don Tyler I am losing my internet access soon and don't know when I'll be back on the net (soon, I hope). But as the US West Coast Yesoteric Duplicator, any lapse is disastrous. Therefore, I need to find someone on the West Coast to take over this responsibility. OH NO! I will continue to process orders for those who have sent in their money. If you are a West Coast Yes-head and have inquired about Yesoteric but have NOT sent money, you'll have to hook up with the next duplicator; without e-mail, it's too hit-and-miss. Sorry. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED To qualify, all you need is two quality cassette decks and a love of Yes. I have found the duplication effort to be relatively painless and I can pass along mass quantities of lore to make your dubbing even more stress-free. The cost for the masters is $42.30 (I will send the masters, not dubs) and this includes shipping; it is exactly the price I paid for them. Contact me at dtyler@oracle.com if you're interested (in the event my internet access evaporates sooner, call me at 415.731.2609). Thanks. Don Tyler (soon to be ex-) US West Coast Yesoteric Duplicator * * * * * * * * * * STEVE HOWE INFO =============== From: abs@ukc.ac.uk (Andrew B.Smith) I saw Steve Howe last Thursday on his short tour. A few little bits of news came out: Steve and Bill Bruford are arranging an orcestrated Yes Album (produced by Alan Parsons). Steve sings on one track! He has just finished a book (with Tony Bacon of the Ultimate Guitar book fame) on his guitar collection. Out later this year. New Steve Howe Album out in August. Son Dilan plays drums. Andrew * * * * * * * * * * FROM THE EDITOR =============== I first want to thank all those who responded to my calls for submissions. Notes is back to a respectable size this issue. Good Work! I next want to apologize for the lag between issues. It's been VERY busy at work and I've been in classes for the past 3 weeks. I just haven't had the time I usually have to devote to Notes. There is some light at the end of the tunnel though! A normal schedule should resume soon so keep the submissions coming! --jeff * * * * * * * * * * THOSE ALL-IMPORTANT ADDRESSES: ============================== New subscribers, contributions, questions/comments/criticism: Jeff Hunnicutt (Editor) hunnicutt@vxc.ocis.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): United States ============= East Coast: R. uS. Hartnett (hartnett@ocpt.ccur.com) New England: Matt Boyd (mattb@econ.pstc.brown.edu) Central US: William H. Stoner III (bilbo@cis.ohio-state.edu) Southern US: Jeff Mason (jrm@elm.circa.ufl.edu) West Coast: Don Tyler (dtyler@us.oracle.com) Canada ====== Mike Hackett (hackett@gaul.csd.uwo.ca) Europe ====== UK: David Owen (dro@dsbc.icl.co.uk) Europe (besides the UK): (blok@astro.rug.nl) Australia ========== Andrew Studer (studer@physics.su.oz.au) Asia ==== Atsushi Shionozaki (shio@mt.cs.keio.ac.jp) ******************************************************************************** --< END OF NOTES FROM THE EDGE #73 >-- ********************************************************************************