Post Tagged with: "Progressive Rock"

Yes, "Can You Imagine" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Can You Imagine” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

Hard to imagine what Jimmy Page could have added to Yes’ “Can You Imagine.” It works so well in this setting.

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Mike Tiano to discuss reprises and recapitulations, two of the hallmarks of progressive rock.

Mangala Vallis - 'Voices' (2020)

Mangala Vallis – ‘Voices’ (2020)

This isn’t neo-prog. Instead, Mangala Vallis propel the music forward with a vital, condensed and nuanced sound on ‘Voices.’

Yes, "Give Love Each Day" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

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.

John Fogerty, LPT, Alan Parsons Project + Others: Five for the Road

John Fogerty, LPT, Alan Parsons Project + Others: Five for the Road

John Fogerty, LPT and Alan Parsons Project are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

David Cross and Peter Banks - 'Crossover' (2020)

David Cross and Peter Banks – ‘Crossover’ (2020)

David Cross and an all-star cast of King Crimson and Yes alumni build something brilliant from a collaboration with the late Peter Banks.

Marillion – 'With Friends From the Orchestra' (2019)

Marillion – ‘With Friends From the Orchestra’ (2019)

Marillion’s ‘With Friends From the Orchestra’ is the sound of a band still bravely sticking out from the mainstream music scene.

Yes, "Spirit of Survival" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

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, "Magnification" from 'Magnification' (2001): YESterdays

Yes, “Magnification” from ‘Magnification’ (2001): YESterdays

This album deserved a better sales fate. ‘Magnification’ proved that Yes could continue to progress.

The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' and Prog Rock: Reprises & Recapitulations

The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ and Prog Rock: Reprises & Recapitulations

Mike Tiano explores the wide-open spaces created for progressive rock inside the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road.’