Inside the Making of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Later Years’: Something Else! Interview
Steve Matteo discussed a new box focusing on Pink Floyd’s 1987-2019 output with engineers Andy Jackson and Damon Iddins, and designer Aubrey Powell.
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McStine and Minnemann, “Program” (2020): One Track Mind
“Program” seems to be a perfect start to McStine and Minnemann, who rose to separate fame with the Aristocrats and Lo-Fi Resistance.
Nektar – ‘Live at the Wildey Theatre’ (2020)
Roye Albrighton’s dearly missed, but Nektar is still very much alive, very well, and still a band who can conjure the magic of ’70s-era prog rock.
Sky: An Appreciation
Sky deftly bridged genres, including classical and rock, yet somehow their music has nearly disappeared from minds and playlists.
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, “In the Presence Of” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
While not as adventurous as the preceding “Dreamtime,” this simply fantastic ballad is executed with the level of finesse expected from Yes.
Arthur Brown, David Sancious + Others – ‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ (2020)
‘A Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake’ once again opens doors of nice colors, better words, weird and interesting stuff, and quasi-intellectual ideas.
Todd Rundgren Remains an Individualist, and a True Star: Something Else! Interview
Ross Boissoneau caught up with Todd Rundgren for a discussion on growing as an artist, learning through listening, and shared musical experiences.
My Small Contribution to the Yes Symphonic Tour
Mike Tiano recalls when Yes guitarist Steve Howe incorporated one of his ideas into the set during the band’s 2001 symphonic tour.
Yes, “Dreamtime” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays
Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’
