Post Tagged with: "Oliver Wakeman"

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, "From the Turn of a Card" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “From the Turn of a Card” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

“From the Turn of a Card” is yet another fine addition to the Yes canon, and a wonderful timepiece celebrating Oliver Wakeman and Benoit David.

Yes, "Words On a Page" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “Words On a Page” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Musically gratifying and lyrically vibrant, “Words On a Page” would have made an excellent addition to ‘Fly From Here.’ Luckily, it’s available now.

Yes, "To the Moment" from 'From a Page' (2019): YESterdays

Yes, “To the Moment” from ‘From a Page’ (2019): YESterdays

Part of a touching tribute to the late bass maestro Chris Squire, “To the Moment” kicks off an intriguing chapter in Yes history.

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.