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.
Mike Tiano recalls when Yes guitarist Steve Howe incorporated one of his ideas into the set during the band’s 2001 symphonic tour.
Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’
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.
“We Agree” is yet another forgotten Yes track deserving of more notice than it has received.
Hard to imagine what Jimmy Page could have added to Yes’ “Can You Imagine.” It works so well in this setting.
“Give Love Each Day,” with a stunning orchestral contribution from conductor Larry Groupe’, showed that Yes continued to improve.
Yes’ “Don’t Go” is an attempt at accessibility and radio play from a band that would never again have a chart hit.
It’s too bad Yes has never played this song in concert. “Spirit of Survival” works on every level.
This album deserved a better sales fate. ‘Magnification’ proved that Yes could continue to progress.
Mike Tiano explores the wide-open spaces created for progressive rock inside the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road.’