Post Tagged with: "Fly From Here"

The Story of the Only Yes EP: 'From a Page'

The Story of the Only Yes EP: ‘From a Page’

The creation story of ‘From a Page’ involves a previous lineup of Yes in effect co-opting the current lineup in order to make a new record.

Yes, "Into the Storm" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Into the Storm” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

This melodically pulsating, accessible yet clearly progressive song incorporates the strength of each Yes man, but doesn’t try to recreate the past.

Yes, "Don't Take No For an Answer" from 'Fly From Here: Return Trip' (2018): YESterdays

Yes, “Don’t Take No For an Answer” from ‘Fly From Here: Return Trip’ (2018): YESterdays

Yes included a completely new song when they returned to ‘Fly From Here’ in 2018, but I wouldn’t recommend buying it just for “Don’t Take No For an Answer.”

Yes, "Solitaire" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Solitaire” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Steve Howe’s playing and songwriting talents, highlighted on the solo feature “Solitaire,” helped make ‘Fly From Here’ the last truly great Yes album.

Yes, "Hour of Need" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Hour of Need” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Let’s sort through Yes’ Steve Howe-written song “Hour of Need,” which went through a myriad of versions between 2005 and 2018.

Yes, "Life On a Film Set" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Life On a Film Set” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

The original version of this Geoff Downes / Trevor Horn composition offers one of my favorite vocals from Yes’ departed third frontman Benoit David.

Yes, "The Man You Always Wanted to Be" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “The Man You Always Wanted to Be” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

Chris Squire’s last Yes lead vocal takes ‘Fly From Here’ in an unexpected yet rewarding new direction.

Yes, "Fly From Here Suite" from 'Fly From Here' (2011): YESterdays

Yes, “Fly From Here Suite” from ‘Fly From Here’ (2011): YESterdays

When ‘Fly From Here’ was released, I remember my excitement that Yes was still capable of transcending barriers which would have stopped other bands.

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Yes’ Chris Squire on “Fly From Here,” “Life Within a Day,” “Tempus Fugit” + others: Gimme Five

Chris Squire joins us to discuss how a failed project with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page ultimately led to the inclusion a Squire-sung track on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’

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Benoit David says he was informed of his ouster from Yes through news reports

Benoit David’s abrupt dismissal eerily mirrors that of his predecessor, Yes co-founder Jon Anderson.