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Prog Collective – ‘Seeking Peace’ (2023)

Prog Collective – ‘Seeking Peace’ (2023)

Prog Collective’s ‘Seeking Peace’ wobbles and rolls through melodic twists and turns, avoiding many of the current cliches of neo-progressive rock.

‘Animals Reimagined: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

‘Animals Reimagined: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

Of course, any Pink Floyd novice should check out the actual album, but these star-packed reinterpretations of ‘Animals’ songs are pretty cool.

Yes, “To Be Over” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

Yes, “To Be Over” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

“To Be Over,” the closing track on ‘Relayer,’ demonstrates the creative high that Yes was on in 1974.

Yes, “Sound Chaser” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

Yes, “Sound Chaser” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

This is the closest Yes gets to sounding like the jazz-fusion of Mahavishnu Orchestra, rather than simply the world’s greatest progressive rock band.

Yes, “The Gates of Delirium” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

Yes, “The Gates of Delirium” from ‘Relayer’ (1974): YESterdays

Yes sounded looser and more passionate than ever, even as the band lost another key member ahead of 1974’s ‘Relayer.’

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Los Lobos, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes + others: Preston Frazier’s Five Recommended Stocking Stuffer CDs

A pair of musicians with Yes affiliations are among Preston Frazier’s recommendations for Best of 2015 gift ideas.

Jon Anderson + Patrick Moraz on Yes’ ‘Relayer’: ‘Very Close to the Edge of Jazz Rock’

Jon Anderson + Patrick Moraz on Yes’ ‘Relayer’: ‘Very Close to the Edge of Jazz Rock’

We go in depth on one of Yes’ most inventive albums, ‘Relayer.’ Released 40 years ago today, it now represents a road not taken.

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Justin Hayward and Patrick Moraz on the Moody Blues’ ‘Gemini Dream’: ‘We had to really rethink some things’

“Gemini Dream” marked a turning point, both for the Moody Blues and for a slew of legacy proggers trying to make their way into the uncertain 1980s.

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others – ‘Epilogue’ (2013)

Prog Collective with Colin Moulding, John Wetton, Peter Banks, Billy Sherwood, others – ‘Epilogue’ (2013)

The second Prog Collective project holds a series of intrigues for fans of Yes, as still more final recordings from the late Peter Banks surface.

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Patrick Moraz, keyboardist with Yes and the Moody Blues: Something Else! Interview

Patrick Moraz stops in to discuss his endlessly varied career with Yes, the Moody Blues and as a solo artist.