Post Tagged with: "Progressive Rock"

Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Mark Papagno: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Baltimore-based prog and jazz guitarist Mark Papagno joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss albums by Yes, Allan Holdsworth and David Sylvian.

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.”

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble - 'The Red Planet' (2020)

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble – ‘The Red Planet’ (2020)

Rick Wakeman’s ‘The Red Planet’ is a grand musical gesture that descends slowly on analog winds and is buoyed by a progressive rock ‘n’ roll parachute.

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.

Staring Into Nothing - 'Love' (2020)

Staring Into Nothing – ‘Love’ (2020)

A fresh glance at melodic progressive-rock music, Staring Into Nothing’s ‘Love’ reveals a wondrous waterfall of beauty on repeated spins.

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.

Jon Anderson - '1000 Hands' (2020)

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.”

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 + 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.

McStine & Minnemann - 'McStine & Minnemann' (2020)

McStine & Minnemann – ‘McStine & Minnemann’ (2020)

Well crafted, melodic and utterly engaging, yet musically and lyrically challenging, ‘McStine & Minnemann’ almost defies description.

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.