Jon Anderson – ‘1000 Hands’ (2020)
In its own wise way, Jon Anderson’s guest-filled, often quietly involving new solo album ‘1000 Hands’ sails pretty darn “close to the edge.”
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Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Jon Anderson, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter + Others: Five for the Road
Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Jon Anderson, Gary Husband and Markus Reuter are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Yes, “Time is Time” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Yes seemed to be marking the turning of a page – and, in a very real way, they were: “Time is Time” became a wonderful end for co-founder Jon Anderson.
Yes, “Dreamtime” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’
Yes, “Soft As a Dove” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Songs on this album were credited to Yes as a band, but “Soft As a Dove” sounded like another classic joint effort from Jon Anderson and Steve Howe.
Yes, “Give Love Each Day” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
“Give Love Each Day,” with a stunning orchestral contribution from conductor Larry Groupe’, showed that Yes continued to improve.
Yes, “Don’t Go” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Yes’ “Don’t Go” is an attempt at accessibility and radio play from a band that would never again have a chart hit.
Yes, “Spirit of Survival” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
It’s too bad Yes has never played this song in concert. “Spirit of Survival” works on every level.
Yes, “New Language” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays
If there’s a downside to “New Language,” it’s that Yes has not been as vital and potent on any studio recording since.
Yes, “The Messenger” from ‘The Ladder” (1999): YESterdays
A tribute to Bob Marley by a venerable British prog band seems like an unusual flight of fancy, but Yes makes it work.
