Kevin Mulryne
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Hack to the Future organiser, Alan O'Donohoe
I was delighted to be able to speak to Alan O’Donahoe via Skype recently. In a wide-ranging conversation, Alan told me some fascinating things including:
- his thoughts about leadership of ICT in schools
- his Hack to the Future project
- the future of computing studies and ICT
- his reaction to Michael Gove’s recent announcement on ICT
- Take a listen and then check out the links Alan mentioned:
I was delighted to be able to speak to Alan O'Donahoe via Skype recently. In a wide-ranging conversation, Alan told me some fascinating things including: his thoughts about leadership of ICT in schools his Hack to the Future project the future of computing studies and ICT his reaction to Michael Gove's recent announcement on ICT Take a listen and then check out the links Alan mentioned: The Hack Rap! Hack to the Future Alan on Twitter Teach Computing blog Alan's Audioboos Teknoteacher on YouTube
I’m very excited to announce my new podcast! http://www.yesmusicpodcast.com One fans’ exploration of the world’s greatest progressive rock band. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss any of the episodes where I feature one of Yes’ studio albums every week!
Why listen?
- If you don’t yet know the music, listen as an introduction to the fascinating story of the band.
- If you are already a fan, get involved with the conversation.
So, I’ve found myself organising TeachMeet Midlands 2011 with the incomparable @ssutherland and @tombarrett. Firstly, I need to make a confession – I’ve never been to a TeachMeet in person! I have attended several virtually by following Twitter hash tags and a variety of different streaming web video services but 20th May 20011 will be my first actual, physical appearance at one. No pressure then!
TeachMeet Midlands 2009 was also at the National College, Nottingham
However, as you’ll know if you have been lucky enough to attend a TeachMeet – this is actually the point of the movement. You don’t need to have presented at a TeachMeet before to offer a presentation at TM Midlands and you don’t need to have organised any kind of event before you take the plunge and set up your own TeachMeet. I am most fortunate to have Tom and Stuart as co-organisers, of course, as they have both set up TeachMeets before, so maybe there’s a challenge for you -
come to TeachMeet Midlands, find someone who has organised one before and lean on their expertise to set up your own!
Even if you’re not quite ready to organise an event yourself, you should definitely consider presenting at TMM11. Everyone I have ever spoken about TeachMeet to talks passionately about their first presentation experience. Most of us are in the business of presenting to some kind of audience at times but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy to stand up at a TeachMeet. However, if you can share even the smallest experience from your classroom or work, you’ll get a great reception from your peers at a TeachMeet.
Don’t think what you have to share is obvious or that someone else has already covered it – there are bound to be lots of interested people in the audience.
TMs are so informal and supportive that everyone goes away energised, whether they have listened, shared or both. So sign up on the wiki and get involved!
TeachMeets – a great time and great CPD, guaranteed!
My other half has just started a month of night shifts so I am finding myself at a bit of a loose end. I’ve decided to fill in the time by creating a series of tricks, tools and tips tutorials, along the same lines as I showed in my TeachMeet Takeover presentation at BETT last week.
So the first of the ‘How to’ pages is ready now here – take a look and let me know what you think, please.
I’d also like to extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to either suggest a topic for a tutorial (assuming I know anything about the subject!) or write a guest post – just leave a comment with some way of contacting you and I’ll set it up.
I’m looking forward to welcoming some guests as soon as possible, so please don’t be shy!
UPDATE:
My other half finished her night shifts successfully and I managed to hit my target of a quick tutorial every night. It was tiring but great fun. Do take a look and choose your favourite!
It shouldn't be like banging your head on one of these
I recently made a tweet about the procurement process which was picked up by @realprojects and @innerquest. As we have all been involved with the pain of procurement in various ways over the years, we decided to try and come up with some tips on how to stay sane – if you are tendering for work or managing the process of appointing suppliers.
A shared Google doc helped us to collaborate on the tips and this is what we came up with after a bit of chopping and editing:
Let us know what you think – does any of this sound familiar?
Creative Commons image credit – grungetextures
It’s time for part 6 already!
@stuartridout is the generous participant this time. Stuart is about to start a new Assistant Head job and is currently putting together the remarkable #newleaders Twitter project.
In addition to offering some terrific insights into digital identity, personal and private use of Twitter and Twitter for new starters, our conversation covers the phenomenal #pgcetips, the TeachMeet movement, social media safety concerns and the ways schools use Twitter.
Listen to Stuart and then please leave a comment!
Music: Kevin MacLeod Can’t use this flash audio player? Here’s a link directly to the mp3 – Stuart Ridout on Twitter
Look out for part 7 (if it comes to pass!) – I might come and ask you to take part. If you’d like to be interviewed, please add a comment below or contact me on Twitter – @kevinmulryne
Part 5 features a Skype call via iPhone (with CallBurner of course) with headteacher, @iangilmour. He kindly gave up some holiday time to speak to me about his use of Twitter.
Iain has some very interesting things to say about how his use of Twitter has changed over the years and about his developing attitude to digital identity. Iain has been a dedicated and prolific user of the National College’s private, professional online community but points out the differences between this ‘walled garden’ and interacting as a headteacher in an open social setting like Twitter.
Truly fascinating stuff. Do listen and leave a comment!
Music: Kevin MacLeod Can’t use this flash audio player? Here’s a link directly to the mp3 – Iain Gilmour on Twitter
Look out for part 6 – I might come and ask you to take part. If you’d like to be interviewed, please add a comment below or contact me on Twitter – @kevinmulryne
Incredibly, we are now on to part 4 of this mini-series! Perhaps it will turn into a maxi-series. This time I am indebted to @janwebb21 who gave up part of her holiday to talk about Twitter use from the point-of-view of a practising primary teacher. Once again, CallBurner was marvellous.
As you will hear, she has some perceptive and persuasive points to make and manages to coin a number of useful phrases along the way including my favourite, in reference to business and organisational use of Twitter, ”There’s a balance to be struck between nuisance and information.”
We spoke about an article on the Reuters website you may have seen – Consumers say: “In tweets we trust” Have a read of this and then listen to what Jan as to say.
Music: Kevin MacLeod Can’t use this flash audio player? Here’s a link to download the mp3 - Jan Webb on Twitter
Look out for part 5 – I might come and ask you to take part. If you’d like to be interviewed, please add a comment below or contact me on Twitter – @kevinmulryne
Part 3 of this series features Judith Christian-Carter, JudithELS on Twitter. (Also, thanks are due to CallBurner, which coped brilliantly with my connection dropping out!).
Once again, I have not met Judith even though she lives very close to me. As part of my seemingly ever-willing PLN, Judith was keen to help (or so she said) and the resulting conversation is full of insights from a daily user of Twitter both for work and play.
Judith is company director of Effective Learning Solutions and is actively trying to persuade her business partner to embrace social media, as you will hear, so let’s hope this recording will help her in her quest!
Many thanks are due to Judith for agreeing to take part.
Music: Kevin MacLeod Can’t use this flash audio player? Here’s a link to download the mp3 - Judith Christian-Carter on Twitter
Look out for part 4 – I might come and ask you to take part. If you’d like to be interviewed, please add a comment below or contact me on Twitter – @kevinmulryne
After the success of the audio recording I did with @chrisrat (thanks CallBurner!), it seems obvious that talking to as many people as possible about their prvate/personal use of Twitter and other social media is going to be really productive.
So here’s the next in a growing series – @susanbanister who works for Channel 4 Learning.
Her company is at the beginning of its journey into social media and Susan has some fascinating insights to share in Part 2:
Music: Kevin MacLeod Can’t use this flash audio player? Here’s a link to download the mp3 - Susan Banister on Twitter
Look out for part 3 – I might come and ask you to take part. If you’d like to be interviewed, please add a comment below or contact me on Twitter – @kevinmulryne
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I’m very excited to announce my new podcast!http://www.yesmusicpodcast.com One fans’ exploration of the world’s greatest progressive rock band. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss any of the episodes where I feature one of Yes’ studio albums every week!
Why listen?
In an interesting move, Adobe has introduced a pre-release version of a new product, Adobe Edge which is set to become an alternative to Flash. It produces HTML5/javascript animations which should be compatible with all browsers and all platforms (with the obvious, usual caveats about IE and others with less than perfect HTML5 handling in their different versions).
So it looks like Adobe are intending to fill the gap that Flash is supposedly leaving on iPad, iPhone etc.HTML 5 animation tools
Adobe Edge seems to follow a lot of the conventions of Flash in the way the user interface works and how you put together the animations:
Certainly, I didn't have any problems recognising what was going on in the example files given. I managed to fiddle around and put together a very simple animation in next to no time at all. For what it's worth, you can see what I did here: http://mulryne.com/adobe_edge/first_attempt.html Perhaps more interesting would be to view the source:
| <!DOCTYPE html> | |
| <html> | |
| <head> | |
| <title>Untitled</title> | |
| <!--Adobe Edge Runtime--> | |
| <script type="text/javascript" src="edge_includes/jquery-1.4.2.min.js"></script> | |
| <script type="text/javascript" src="edge_includes/jquery.easing.1.3.js"></script> | |
| <script type="text/javascript" src="edge_includes/edge.0.1.1.min.js"></script> | |
| <script type="text/javascript" src="edge_includes/edge.symbol.0.1.1.min.js"></script> | |
| <script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="first_attempt_edge.js"></script> | |
| <link rel="stylesheet" href="first_attempt_edge.css"/> | |
| <!--Adobe Edge Runtime End--> | |
| </head><body> | |
| <div id="stage" class="symbol_stage"> | |
| </div> | |
| </body> | |
| </html> |
Verdict:
So it all looks very interesting t first glance but Flash isn't all about animation, of course. Will actionscript-type tools be added and what about video? We will just have to wait and see!
Warning - yes this is supposed to be deliberately provocative.
Everyone is talking about Google+ at the moment so Adobe Flash has been given a bit of a break by the bloggers and other assorted doom-mongers.
Of course, with the rise of the iPod/iPhone/iPad Flash has been given a good bashing for ages and not even the hilarious advert for the Blackberry PlayBook with the Queen soundtrack stands much chance of stemming the flow: Don't get me wrong - I love the idea of cross-browser compatibility and the sheer ease of developing content in notepad etc. I'm no Luddite. However, here are 3 reasons why Flash isn't going to die any time soon in educational technology:1. The virtual learning environment:
I don't know about you but all the institutional VLEs I have used recently have iFrames and Javascript blocked - please tell me it's not the case where you hang out! The only option for a bit of interactivity is an embedded Flash movie.
As we move more inevitably towards personal, mobile devices this is bound to change but this leads me to...2. The comparative immaturity of the alternatives:
Flash developers can do anything with Flash. If you can create it on a screen, Flash developers can make it into an interactive web app or video or animation or anything you want - and they can do it quickly. How many fully-featured web apps have you seen which are developed entirely in cross-browser, cross device compatible fashion (and I mean running on older browsers as well) - and which will run without javascript in a closed VLE? Maybe not so many as yet...
3. Development problems
We are fast approaching the situation where we need multiple versions of the same e-learning content:
- The Flash version
- The HTML 5 version
- The iOS app
- The Android app
- The Windows Mobile app (don't laugh)
- The Blackberry app
Which one of the above options will run happily on the most platforms/browsers/VLEs?
Do we have unlimited funds?
Which can we afford to do?
As promised, here are a few thoughts about the RSC's production of Merchant of Venice I went to the other night in Stratford-upon-Avon.
First of all - BEWARE - this is going to include loads of SPOILERS. If you don't like that kind of thing, look away now. Guaranteed to annoy those who prefer their Shakespeare 'traditional', whatever that means, this production was set in Las Vegas and began with the cast on stage as the audience entered. The scene was a casino with extras and cast members playing the parts of casino staff and 'punters', complete with gambling tables, slot machines and a full, live rock 'n' roll/jazz band behind a huge light-bulb-encrusted curtain at the back of the stage. The action really started with the whole cast and the extras joining in a musical number. When the dialogue began, it was clear that this production was going to be entirely in American accents with which most of the cast coped rather well, particularly Portia and Nerissa who were played as kind of dumb American teenagers, a bit like in the film of Grease. Interestingly, the director decided to arrange the scenes with the caskets as a game show called, 'Destiny'. Two television cameras were wheeled onto the stage and captured live video which was fed up onto LCD and CRT monitors above the stage to give the impression that the show was being broadcast live to an audience of TV viewers. This worked well. The clown, Gobbo, was played as an Elvis impersonator and interjected Elvis songs into the action like a kind of Greek chorus - often to great comic effect. If this is all sounding really depressing and irritating to you, perhaps you need to do what I am told to by friends who are fans of Premiership football - i.e. 'get over it' and see if you can enjoy the spectacle for what it is, rather than grumble about huge salaries and overseas players. For me, one of the glories of Shakespeare is that this won't be the last production of Merchant of Venice I ever see. Next time, it may well be in traditional dress, or maybe set in the future, who knows? Anyway, what about Sir Patrick of Stewart? This was my first experience of Shylock, so I had no pre-conceptions. Stewart's performance as a king of Jewish Mafia godfather was highly-engaging and marvellously sustained. The whole cast made the trial scene harrowing, with Stewart outstanding as the vengeful, evil villain. What was slightly surprising to me was the lack of time Shylock is actually on the stage. I imagined that this role was of the magnitude of Hamlet or Macbeth - but Stewart was great despite this. Next time, I'll know what to expect. I was also unprepared for the racism and savagery in the play - as were most of the audience, judging by their reactions. Overall, it was a fantastic piece of entertainment. If I could I'd go again...and again. So if you make the journey to Stratford to see this production, just remember to leave your preconceptions behind and enjoy the experience as the director intended - would Shakespeare have enjoyed it? I imagine he would.My son1 set up his camera on a tripod and got this time-lapse movie!
It's great to see so much British music on the programme for tomorrow's Royal Wedding. I'm particularly pleased to see Parry's 'I was glad' included as the introit since this is exactly what my wife and I chose for our wedding in 1994!
Creative Commons image credit - Matt Neale
Today I finished off my first android app with the Google app inventor. I followed the tutorial and made a button with a picture on it which plays an mp3 file when pressed.
It saved as a .apk file which I uploaded onto my webspace. From there I downloaded it onto the tablet. It didn't install automatically - I had to find the file and clicking on it gave me the option to install it.
As you can see, it's now sitting in amongst my other apps (called Charlotte). How exciting (sorry, a bit sad)! I assume self-installation is a more advanced technique but this feels like a good start!
Here's a quick animation made with the free Pivot program and then recorded with Screenr. A few minutes work for Son2...
No pictures again today I'm afraid but hopefully some tomorrow as I have started playing with the Android app inventor tonight. It appears to be a relatively simple drag and drop way of creating apps, although @johnmclear tells me it's a bit of a joke.
We will see...
After updating my son 2's portfolio site, I checked it out in the tablet brower. It's a self-hosted WordPress site with a javascript image carousel. I'm happy to report that it works nicely - and quickly. Take a look - http://william.mulryne.com
I have also just taken the plastic film off the screen which has improved the touch sensitivity considerably. Good news.
I used my tablet for the most worthwhile task so far tonight. I left a tribute to a boy I taught who was recently killed in Afganistan. He was 22. What can you say?
Very little time for the tablet today. I did try to use the WordPress app but it seems that I might need to tweek a setting on my self-hosted blog to get it to work.
I'll have a go tomorrow.
Today I took my tablet to work with me in Nottingham and showed it to the ever-cheerful @peter_s_clarke. He's got an iPad...however, we agreed on the following things about my humble, android device:
- The form-factor (as they say in the business, I believe) is great:
- sensible size for viewing content (especially web pages)
- fine for typing on in portrait mode with 2 thumbs
- fast processor
- including the 3D game which came pre-installed (see screenshot from yesterday)
- bright enough screen
- right price
- Android marketplace is becoming a serious competitor to iTunes app store (but nowhere near as good quite yet)
So here are my predictions for tablets in 2011:
- Android devices will outnumber iPads/iPhones
- Android marketplace will improve but not quite overtake Itunes app store in either quality or quantity
- More low-price android tablets will appear and start to be adopted both by education and 'normal' consumers - provided the battery life issues can be addressed successfully
- Honeycomb (Android 3.0) will be quite slow to take a hold as older devices won't cope and new devices with the requisite technical capability will be very expensive
So Android is definitely going places in 2011, I think. Now, I must find myself a proper screen protector. My tablet is starting to look very disreputable as you can see...
Today I've been trying some multimedia. In the attached screenshots you can see:
• BBC iPlayer in normal and full screen mode - it works perfectly with only very occasional egg timers. To be honest, it's a lot better than my laptop. It appears to be the mobile version but seems to scale up to the 8inch screen with no obvious reduction in quality.
• YouTube app - again, video is smooth and very good quality - even in full screen
• A 3D game which I can't remember the name of. It came pre-installed. I can't say I'm an expert gamer - at least not since my ZX Spectrum circa. 1984 - but this seems very good in terms of graphics and playability, particularly on such a low-priced tablet. Control is via tilting the tablet left, right, forward and back and the action is very fast and smooth.
So, overall, the multimedia capabilities seem great.
Today's update is about some positives and a negative. I've included some screenshots from my phone but I don't know how they will turn up. I'm sure you will work out what they are.
• Positive 1 - I can follow pretty much any link from Twitter and see the full web site. If it includes Flash content like the animation one in the screenshot, I can use it.
• Positive 2 - with the TuneIn app I can listen to radio from around the globe for free.
• Negative - the version of Android on this tablet (2.2 'Fro-yo') can be fairly buggy as you can see in the screenshot of the Sky News app. It's never worked...so far.
However, just like in this post, the positives have definitely outweighed the negatives so far.
I've just wasted an hour playing Angry Birds. However it's quite an effective 'brain into neutral' activity.
More android discoveries to come this week I'm sure.
I tried to solve the screen shot issue today by taking snaps of the tablet screen with my mobile phone and sending them via bluetooth. However, there's no bluetooth on the tablet so that's not going to work, then.
Connecting the phone via USB does work well, though, so I have added a phone shot to this post.
When you connect the phone, you can access the photos and videos directly via the in-built images app which works well.
So it seems this is the best way to add screen shots, even if it is a bit Heath-Robinson.
I downloaded the Soundhound app and used it today for the first time. If you haven't heard of it, the app 'listens' to whatever recorded music you play to it and it tries to identify it. In my initial tests it was pretty good at spotting most well-known songs and even some of my more obscure prog rock etc.
However, the only track I can't idenitify myself was also a complete mystery to the app.
So far, I'd give about 70%
There's been no chance to use the tablet today as I had a few problems with screenr.com which turned out to be something very simple but still wasted an hour!
Anyway, at least I've managed to use it to make this post via the posterous app which is great...and it's reminded me that typing on the screen is not a very pleasurable experience. (I've not managed to sort Swype out yet.)
I tried to install the development tools onto my laptop tonight so I could take some screenshots. However I really don't know what I am doing so it didn't go that well. Never mind.
I did manage to record a video of the tablet which is a bit blurry but maybe it will give at least an idea of what the machine can do.
So partial success, I suppose...
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@grahamwarren yes they will! Fair point though... #maybeImwrong
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I volunteered to sing in the Bach B Minor Mass. Unfortunately I had forgotten how mind-numbingly tedious most of it is. #preparesforbacklash
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#uksnow cv37 7/10 http://t.co/mZL3woI9
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@Paul_Edmondson thanks! :)
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Look what I got for my birthday! http://t.co/GJIXc60L
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Last time recording straight into Audacity today. Getting Zoom recorder for my birthday tomorrow! Hooray!
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@alexfinICT ;)
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Can't explain how weird it is bring so close to Broadcasting House. Such an influence on my life!
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@alexfinICT cool. Gave mine away. Still have wife's ZX81 though. Mint in box with 16k RAM pack!
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@alexfinICT only thing which got me through my homework...plus promise of programming my ZX Spectrum!
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@alexfinICT true. Reminded me of listening to John Peel and Janice Long back in the day...
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Just walked past Broadcasting House. Sad that I'm excited about that?
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Night all. Off to the big smoke tomorrow. Wave if you see me!
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It's Friday so it's time for new - Episode 17 – ‘Keys to Ascension’ part 2 http://t.co/vzhNzNhC #prog #progrock #yes
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New! Interview special 8 – progressive rock band, @TheDanglers http://t.co/zvuEpBMr #prog #progrock #yes
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RT @theRamenNoodle: Audacity Compressor Showdown http://t.co/VuxM5VkB #podcasting - featuring me! #prog #progrock #yes
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#whoknew that old Sky+ remote controls work just fine with Sky+ HD boxes. That'll save a few quid...
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Lots more folk listening to www.yesmusicpodcast.com on @StitcherRadio - http://t.co/QmIlMmPZ #cool #prog #progrock #yes
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@cherylren :) Looks like a bit of a Twitter model emerging! ;-)
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The traditional end to the choir year is the Evensong at the Guild Chapel. The anthem this year was a challenge but sounded really good - Faire is the Heaven by Harris. The heavily-beamed room is the Council Chamber of the Guildhouse where the Guild of the Holy Cross were based and where it is believed that William Shakespeare (not to mention I) was taught.
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Experience
- Dec 2006 - PresentE-learning Specialist / National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services (formerly NCSL)
- Jan 2005 - Dec 2006Academies ICT consultant / BectaAs an Academies ICT Consultant, I worked with academy sponsors, architects, designers, technical and educational consultants and many other stakeholders to ensure best practice and best value in the selection, procurement and implementation of ICT systems and software for new academy schools.
Education
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1981 - 1988King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon
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The eighteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the seventeenth studio album, ‘Open Your Eyes’.
- Billy Sherwood joins but there’s no ‘official’ keyboard player – does it matter?
- How consistent is the quality of the songs?
- No epics – no good?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com.
Show links
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Llisten to the next studio album, The Ladder from 1999:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The Ladder on YouTube (Start here with ‘Homeworld’)
The eighteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the seventeenth studio album, 'Open Your Eyes'. Billy Sherwood joins but there's no 'official' keyboard player - does it matter? How consistent is the quality of the songs? No epics - no good? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com. Show links Slightly odd sticker on my CD: Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Llisten to the next studio album, The Ladder from 1999: The Ladder on Spotify The Ladder on iTunes The Ladder on Amazon (UK) The Ladder on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: The Ladder on YouTube (Start here with 'Homeworld')
The seventeenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the studio tracks from the sixteenth studio/live album, ‘Keys to Ascension 2’.
- Is the same quality and feel retained from Keys to Ascension?
- Is this 1977 or 1997?
- Does splitting the studio tracks between two albums work?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com.
Show links
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Llisten to the next studio album, Open Your Eyes from 1997:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
Open Your Eyes on YouTube (Start here with ‘New State of Mind’)
The seventeenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the studio tracks from the sixteenth studio/live album, 'Keys to Ascension 2’. Is the same quality and feel retained from Keys to Ascension? Is this 1977 or 1997? Does splitting the studio tracks between two albums work? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com. Show links Yes and Philosophy: The Spiritual and Philosophical Dimensions of Yes Music: Kindle e-book by Scott O'Reilly (Amazon UK) Ravel Bolero: Listen out for the ostinato side drum part Harmonics on the guitar: YouTube tutorial Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Llisten to the next studio album, Open Your Eyes from 1997: Open Your Eyes on Spotify Open Your Eyes on iTunes Open Your Eyes on Amazon (UK) Open Your Eyes on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Open Your Eyes on YouTube (Start here with 'New State of Mind')
The Danglers were extremely generous, intelligent and fun guests.
We talked about Yes, The Danglers, music technology, the state of the music industry and many other fascinating topics in an engrossing and entertaining interview.
It’s a little longer than the usual podcast episodes but I can promise you that it’s well worth listening right to the end!
The Danglers links:
The Danglers were extremely generous, intelligent and fun guests. We talked about Yes, The Danglers, music technology, the state of the music industry and many other fascinating topics in an engrossing and entertaining interview. It's a little longer than the usual podcast episodes but I can promise you that it's well worth listening right to the end! The Danglers links: My Space Facebook Reverbnation Take a listen to some fantastic tracks by The Danglers:
It was great to talk to Joost Maglev recently about a very wide range of Yes-related topics including:
- insights into Chris Squire’s bass technique and technical set up
- how Yes put their music together
- Benoit David
- The future for Yes – hopes and reality
Joost links:
Check out Joost playing a lot of the instruments on this as well as co-writing and producing (teaser video):
It was great to talk to Joost Maglev recently about a very wide range of Yes-related topics including: insights into Chris Squire's bass technique and technical set up how Yes put their music together Benoit David The future for Yes - hopes and reality Joost links: http://www.joostmaglev.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Equisa/ Check out Joost playing a lot of the instruments on this as well as co-writing and producing (teaser video):
The sixteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the studio tracks from the fifteenth studio/live album, ‘Keys to Ascension’.
- A classic appearance – a classic sound?
- Are we ‘back to the 70s’?
- Was it all worth it?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
The sixteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the studio tracks from the fifteenth studio/live album, 'Keys to Ascension'. A classic appearance - a classic sound? Are we 'back to the 70s'? Was it all worth it? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com. Show links Ornamentation: Ornamets on Wikipedia Examples of classical, programmatic tone poems: 50 greatest classical tone poems Richard Strauss: Don Juan & Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche Gershwin: An American in Paris Holst - The Planets Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org
The fifteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fourteenth studio album, ‘Talk’.
- It’s the Big Generator line up – does it sound like it?
- Does Talk mark a return to progressive sensibilities?
- Is this just a Rabin solo project?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Llisten to the studio tracks from the two Keys to Ascension albums:
Keys to Ascension on Amazon (UK)
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
Keys to Ascension on YouTube (Start here with ‘Be the One’)
The fifteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fourteenth studio album, 'Talk’. It's the Big Generator line up - does it sound like it? Does Talk mark a return to progressive sensibilities? Is this just a Rabin solo project? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com. Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Llisten to the studio tracks from the two Keys to Ascension albums: Keys to Ascension on Spotify Keys to Ascension 1 on iTunes Keys to Ascension 2 on iTunes Keys to Ascension on Amazon (UK) Keys to Ascension on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Keys to Ascension on YouTube (Start here with 'Be the One')
The fourteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the thirteenth studio album, ‘Union’.
- Does a union of forces produce an unbeatable Yes album?
- Is this Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 2 + Big Generator 2?
- Was it all worth it?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Show links
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Llisten to Talk:
Talk on iTunes – can’t find it!
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
Talk on YouTube (Start here with ‘The Calling’)
The fourteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the thirteenth studio album, 'Union’. Does a union of forces produce an unbeatable Yes album? Is this Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 2 + Big Generator 2? Was it all worth it? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes, via email updates or via www.stitcher.com. Show links Tony Levin: Levin's amazing bass line for King Crimson's 'Elephant Talk' - also featuring Bill Bruford Angkor Wat: The temple complex on Wikipedia Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Llisten to Talk: Talk on Spotify Talk on iTunes - can't find it! Talk on Amazon (UK) Talk on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Talk on YouTube (Start here with 'The Calling')
After a fantastic first four months of the Yes Music Podcast, here is a very short episode for the New Year, with a few ideas I’m thinking of developing in 2012.
Please let me know what you think of the ideas.
I hope you all have a great 2012 and thanks so much for listening and getting involved in 2011!
Apologies that the sound quality is not as good as usual. I need to do a lot more experimenting with the new set up!
Normal service will resume next week, barring unforeseen circumstances…
Creative commons image credit: bayasaa
After a fantastic first four months of the Yes Music Podcast, here is a very short episode for the New Year, with a few ideas I'm thinking of developing in 2012. Please let me know what you think of the ideas. I hope you all have a great 2012 and thanks so much for listening and getting involved in 2011! Apologies that the sound quality is not as good as usual. I need to do a lot more experimenting with the new set up! Normal service will resume next week, barring unforeseen circumstances... Creative commons image credit: bayasaa
After a fantastic response from listeners, I have been able to put together a great episode. Listen and find out what your fellow Yes fans consider to be the best moments of Yes music – the moments which remind them why they love listening to Yes – their ‘champagne moments’.
Many thanks to the following listeners for their contributions:
William Mulryne @william_mulryne
Michael Williams @TheWeams
Joost Doesberg www.myspace.com/joostmaglev
Peter Flint @DrumBux
Andy @Owz62
Liam Barnes www.mancunianmatters.co.uk
Herbert Rafael @HerbertBebetow
MJ Murphy www.twilightguitar.wordpress.com
Mark Toner@tonertweets www.spacepilot.co.uk
Paul Caruana
Ben Craven @CravenBen www.bencraven.com
Creative Commons image credit: oskay
After a fantastic response from listeners, I have been able to put together a great episode. Listen and find out what your fellow Yes fans consider to be the best moments of Yes music - the moments which remind them why they love listening to Yes - their 'champagne moments'. Many thanks to the following listeners for their contributions: William Mulryne @william_mulryne Michael Williams @TheWeams Roger Dean Crab Nebula http://youtu.be/UiWlDedXcuY Fires were set during Ritual http://youtu.be/XZZsf2WLsPY Shortly Afterwards http://youtu.be/9bKhNye6pgM Jon (Boy do I miss him) http://youtu.be/jZiHd-48erw Joost Doesberg www.myspace.com/joostmaglev Peter Flint @DrumBux Andy @Owz62 Liam Barnes www.mancunianmatters.co.uk Herbert Rafael @HerbertBebetow MJ Murphy www.twilightguitar.wordpress.com Mark Toner@tonertweets www.spacepilot.co.uk Paul Caruana Ben Craven @CravenBen www.bencraven.com Creative Commons image credit: oskay
The thirteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the twelfth studio album, ‘Big Generator’.
- Is this any more than a Trevor Rabin solo project?
- Where are the epic tracks?
- Does this album spell the end for the Yes we know and love?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Show links
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
The next album episode will be in the new year – 2012 after a very short break. So get ready by listening to Union:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The thirteenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the twelfth studio album, 'Big Generator’. Is this any more than a Trevor Rabin solo project? Where are the epic tracks? Does this album spell the end for the Yes we know and love? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Musician, producer and song writer, Greg Kocis: gregkocis.com 90124 on Spotify Noel Coward: Playlist on YouTube Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: The next album episode will be in the new year - 2012 after a very short break. So get ready by listening to Union: Union on Spotify Union on iTunes Union on Amazon (UK) Union on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Union on YouTube
The twelfth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eleventh studio album, ’90125’.
- Is this a Yes album?
- How did Yes come to be the sound of the 80s?
- Is there any classic Yes in this album at all?
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Trevor Horn’s ‘Art of Noise’:
Queen:
Hemiola:
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Big Generator:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The twelfth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eleventh studio album, '90125’. Is this a Yes album? How did Yes come to be the sound of the 80s? Is there any classic Yes in this album at all? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Trevor Horn's 'Art of Noise': Close (to the edit) Queen: Seaside Rendezvous Hemiola: Wikipedia entry on hemiola Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Big Generator: Big Generator on Spotify Big Generator on iTunes Big Generator on Amazon (UK) Big Generator on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Big Generator on YouTube
The eleventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the tenth studio album, ‘Drama’.
- Is this really Yes?
- Two changes in line-up – what’s the difference?
- Do the Buggles mean pop?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Buggles:
Widor Toccata:
Tocatta on YouTube – you should recognise it…
Goodbye to Berlin:
Peter Frampton on vocoder:
Bon Jovi – yes I know I made a mistake in the Podcast…:
Falsetto:
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to 90125:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The eleventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the tenth studio album, 'Drama’. Is this really Yes? Two changes in line-up - what's the difference? Do the Buggles mean pop? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Buggles: Video killed the radio star Widor Toccata: Tocatta on YouTube - you should recognise it... Goodbye to Berlin: Wikipedia entry Peter Frampton on vocoder: Show me the way on YouTube Bon Jovi - yes I know I made a mistake in the Podcast...: Livin' on a prayer on YouTube Falsetto: Falsetto on Wikipedia Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to 90125: 90125 on Spotify 90125 on iTunes 90125 on Amazon (UK) 90125 on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: 90125 on YouTube
Martin Jones went to the Bristol concert so it was great to talk to another Yes Music Podcast listener recently about his experiences.
During Starship Trooper this lady was thrown out…the first time I’ve ever seen that at a Yes concert!
Martin shares this and other reflections on the 2011 Yes tour.
If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
Martin Jones went to the Bristol concert so it was great to talk to another Yes Music Podcast listener recently about his experiences. During Starship Trooper this lady was thrown out...the first time I've ever seen that at a Yes concert! Martin shares this and other reflections on the 2011 Yes tour. If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
It was great to speak to another Yes Fan and Yes Music Podcast listener, Liam Barnes, about the Yes concert in Manchester.
“…someone’s got to be on-side from the press haven’t they?”
Liam is a journalist and has recently produced the following pieces for the Mancunian Matters website:
Yes please! Prog legends return to Manchester
Review: Yes @ Manchester Apollo 13/11/2011
If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
(Apologies for the sound quality on this interview. Liam’s laptop microphone wasn’t brilliant but I thought it was important to let you hear what he had to say.)
It was great to speak to another Yes Fan and Yes Music Podcast listener, Liam Barnes, about the Yes concert in Manchester. "...someone's got to be on-side from the press haven't they?" Liam is a journalist and has recently produced the following pieces for the Mancunian Matters website: Yes please! Prog legends return to Manchester Review: Yes @ Manchester Apollo 13/11/2011 If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype! (Apologies for the sound quality on this interview. Liam's laptop microphone wasn't brilliant but I thought it was important to let you hear what he had to say.)
The tenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the ninth studio album, ‘Tormato’.
- An uneven album?
- What’s going on with the album cover?
- Does the choice of lyrical subject matter go too far?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Ley Lines:
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody:
Madrigal:
Ground bass:
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Tormato:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The tenth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the ninth studio album, 'Tormato’. An uneven album? What's going on with the album cover? Does the choice of lyrical subject matter go too far? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Ley Lines: Definition Map of Ley Lines in the UK Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody: Bohemian Rhapsody on YouTube Madrigal: Definition on Wikipedia Fair Phyllis Now is the month of Maying The Silver Swan Ground bass: Pachelbel Canon in D Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Tormato: Drama on Spotify Drama on iTunes Drama on Amazon (UK) Drama on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Drama on YouTube
Yes fan and Yes Music Podcast listener, Mark Toner, was kind enough to speak to me about the Glasgow Yes concert on the current European tour. Despite being a traditionally difficult audience, the concert went down very well, I understand.
G’on yerself Benoit
If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
Yes fan and Yes Music Podcast listener, Mark Toner, was kind enough to speak to me about the Glasgow Yes concert on the current European tour. Despite being a traditionally difficult audience, the concert went down very well, I understand. G'on yerself Benoit If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
The ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eighth studio album, ‘Going for the One’.
- Rick Wakeman returns but is he better integrated than on Tales?
- Does this album contain the definitive Yes track?
- Where is Roger Dean?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Ben Craven
Listen to Ben’s music and find out more about him on his website
Hipgnosis album covers
Vachalia
What is a ‘Vachalia’? on YesFans.com
Awaken 2003 in Birmingham
This is the show I was at (you can clearly hear where Chris Squire’s bass goes out of tune in Part 2 of the recording. I remember him fiddling with the tuning pegs and Rick Wakeman glaring at him!)
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Tormato:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The ninth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eighth studio album, 'Going for the One’. Rick Wakeman returns but is he better integrated than on Tales? Does this album contain the definitive Yes track? Where is Roger Dean? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Ben Craven Listen to Ben's music and find out more about him on his website Hipgnosis album covers Hipgnosis on Wikipedia Vachalia What is a 'Vachalia'? on YesFans.com Awaken 2003 in Birmingham This is the show I was at (you can clearly hear where Chris Squire's bass goes out of tune in Part 2 of the recording. I remember him fiddling with the tuning pegs and Rick Wakeman glaring at him!) Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Tormato: Tormato on Spotify Tormato on iTunes Tormato on Amazon (UK) Tormato on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: Tormato on YouTube
Australian one-man prog machine and Yes Music Podcast listener, Ben Craven, talks about his musical influences, his discovery of Yes music and how he managed to get Roger Dean to design the cover of his new album.
Listen to ‘Great and Terrible Potions’ and check out Ben’s website – http://www.bencraven.com
Great & Terrible Potions by Ben Craven Australian one-man prog machine and Yes Music Podcast listener, Ben Craven, talks about his musical influences, his discovery of Yes music and how he managed to get Roger Dean to design the cover of his new album. Listen to 'Great and Terrible Potions' and check out Ben's website - http://www.bencraven.com
I had a great chat with the ever-generous Andy about the Yes concert in Birmingham he attended on 11th November 2011. Another top Yes Music Podcast listener, Andy’s reflections give a fascinating insight into the current Yes line-up and their performance at Symphony Hall.
If they came again in six months time, I’d go again – I’d be there!
Coming up in future interview specials – Ben Craven – a real-life, prog rock hero!
If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
I had a great chat with the ever-generous Andy about the Yes concert in Birmingham he attended on 11th November 2011. Another top Yes Music Podcast listener, Andy's reflections give a fascinating insight into the current Yes line-up and their performance at Symphony Hall. If they came again in six months time, I'd go again - I'd be there! Coming up in future interview specials - Ben Craven - a real-life, prog rock hero! If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
The eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the seventh studio album, ‘Relayer’.
- What difference does Patrick Moraz make on keyboards?
- What’s difficult about ‘Sound Chaser’?
- How does the album hang together?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Morazgate
Apologies to Patrick Moraz and anyone else offended by me saying in the episode that he is French when he is, of course, Swiss. Thanks go to Graham Warren once again as official YMP fact checker!
Show links
Dramatic music:
Ride of the Valkyries – Wagner
Less dramatic music:
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Tchaikovsky
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland:
All in the golden afternoon – Lewis Carroll
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Going for the One:
‘Going for the One’ on Spotify
‘Going for the One’ on Amazon (UK)
‘Going for the One’ on Last.fm
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The eighth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the seventh studio album, 'Relayer’. What difference does Patrick Moraz make on keyboards? What's difficult about 'Sound Chaser'? How does the album hang together? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Morazgate Apologies to Patrick Moraz and anyone else offended by me saying in the episode that he is French when he is, of course, Swiss. Thanks go to Graham Warren once again as official YMP fact checker! Show links Dramatic music: Ride of the Valkyries - Wagner Imperial March - Williams Less dramatic music: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: All in the golden afternoon - Lewis Carroll Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Going for the One: 'Going for the One' on Spotify 'Going for the One' on iTunes 'Going for the One' on Amazon (UK) 'Going for the One' on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: 'Going for the One' on YouTube
The seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring sides 3 and 4 of the sixth album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’.
- Is side 3 really that difficult to access?
- Where is Rick Wakeman?
- Is Tales from Topographic Oceans worth the effort of listening?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Minimilist classical music movement:
Steve Reich – Music for pieces of wood
Jon Anderson’s version of John Adams’ ‘Shaker Loops’
Frank Zappa:
King Crimson:
Lark’s Tongues in Aspic featuring Bill Bruford
Gamelan:
Gamelan music is from Java and Bali. The word ‘Gamelan’ refers to the collection of tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments. I had the pleasure and privilege of playing a bit of Gamelan at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge many years ago. It’s a remarkable instrument and amazing music. See if you can hear any echoes of the percussion parts in Tales…
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Relayer:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The seventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring sides 3 and 4 of the sixth album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’. Is side 3 really that difficult to access? Where is Rick Wakeman? Is Tales from Topographic Oceans worth the effort of listening? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Minimilist classical music movement: Steve Reich - Music for pieces of wood Jon Anderson's version of John Adams' 'Shaker Loops' Frank Zappa: One of his 9 minute solos King Crimson: Lark's Tongues in Aspic featuring Bill Bruford Gamelan: Gamelan music is from Java and Bali. The word 'Gamelan' refers to the collection of tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments. I had the pleasure and privilege of playing a bit of Gamelan at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge many years ago. It's a remarkable instrument and amazing music. See if you can hear any echoes of the percussion parts in Tales... Balinese Gamelan Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Relayer: 'Relayer' on Spotify 'Relayer' on iTunes 'Relayer' on Amazon (UK) 'Relayer' on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: 'Relayer' on YouTube
I was delighted that I managed to speak to Mike Murphy via Skype recently. Mike is a teacher, all-round guitar expert, Yes fan and top listener of the Yes Music Podcast.
Mike writes engaging, expert, guitar-related blog posts at www.twilightguitar.wordpress.com
Who better, then, to help us understand the styles and approaches of the three Yes guitarists, Peter Banks, Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin?
I hope you enjoy the first Yes Music Podcast interview special – there are plenty more to come.
If you have a Yes story you’d like to share, please get in touch – I’d be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
I was delighted that I managed to speak to Mike Murphy via Skype recently. Mike is a teacher, all-round guitar expert, Yes fan and top listener of the Yes Music Podcast. Mike writes engaging, expert, guitar-related blog posts at www.twilightguitar.wordpress.com Who better, then, to help us understand the styles and approaches of the three Yes guitarists, Peter Banks, Steve Howe and Trevor Rabin? I hope you enjoy the first Yes Music Podcast interview special - there are plenty more to come. If you have a Yes story you'd like to share, please get in touch - I'd be more than happy to speak to you via Skype!
The sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the sixth album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’.
- What difference does new drummer, Alan White, make?
- What is the connection between Tales, opera and Church music?
- Should anyone be expected to listen to the whole of Tales from Topographic Oceans?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Show links
Iron Butterfly – In A Gadda Da Vida:
YouTube video of the Slayer cover version
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to the second part of Tales from Topographic Oceans:
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Spotify
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on iTunes
’Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Amazon (UK)
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Last.fm
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The sixth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the sixth album, ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’. What difference does new drummer, Alan White, make? What is the connection between Tales, opera and Church music? Should anyone be expected to listen to the whole of Tales from Topographic Oceans? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Iron Butterfly - In A Gadda Da Vida: YouTube video of the original YouTube video of the Slayer cover version Recitative Intoning in Church Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to the second part of Tales from Topographic Oceans: 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Spotify 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on iTunes 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Amazon (UK) 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on YouTube
The fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fifth album, ‘Close to the Edge’.
- Is this the classic Progressive rock album?
- Are there any classical music parallels to be found here?
- What gives the music its ‘hook’?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
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Show links
MJ Murphy’s Twilight Guitar site:
Theme music
The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ sixth studio album – ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ (1973)
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Spotify
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on iTunes
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Amazon (UK)
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on Last.fm
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ on YouTube:
The fifth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fifth album, ‘Close to the Edge’. Is this the classic Progressive rock album? Are there any classical music parallels to be found here? What gives the music its 'hook'? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links MJ Murphy's Twilight Guitar site: Thirty great riffs! Theme music The music I use is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Yes' sixth studio album - 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' (1973) 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Spotify 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on iTunes 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Amazon (UK) 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on Last.fm Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' on YouTube:
The fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fourth album, ‘Fragile’.
- What difference does the arrival of Rick Wakeman make?
- Is Fragile really an iconic masterpiece?
- How good are the solo experiments?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates.
Show links
Wakeman’s Cans and Brahms:
Brahms 4th Symphony in E minor, Third Movement
Roger Dean’s artwork:
Counterpoint:
Wikipedia on counterpoint (gets a bit technical!)
New theme music
The music I’m now using is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Original Fragile packaging including booklet:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ fifth studio album – ‘Close to the Edge’ (1972)
‘Close to the Edge’ on Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/5NPJKLsI5mCfe4yXIOfKtj
‘Close to the Edge’ on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/close-to-edge-bonus-track/id272123432
‘Close to the Edge’ on Amazon (UK):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Edge-4-Yes/dp/B00007LTI9
‘Close to the Edge’ on Last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/_/Close+to+the+Edge
‘Close to the Edge’ on YouTube:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
http://youtu.be/BHsiP1aLqhU (Part 1 – all other parts linked from here)
The fourth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the fourth album, ‘Fragile’. What difference does the arrival of Rick Wakeman make? Is Fragile really an iconic masterpiece? How good are the solo experiments? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Please vote for the Yes Music Podcast in the European Podcast Awards: http://bit.ly/voteYMP Wakeman's Cans and Brahms: Brahms 4th Symphony in E minor, Third Movement Roger Dean's artwork: http://www.rogerdean.com/ Counterpoint: Wikipedia on counterpoint (gets a bit technical!) New theme music The music I’m now using is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Original Fragile packaging including booklet: Homework for next time: Listen to Yes' fifth studio album - 'Close to the Edge' (1972) 'Close to the Edge' on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/5NPJKLsI5mCfe4yXIOfKtj 'Close to the Edge' on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/close-to-edge-bonus-track/id272123432 'Close to the Edge' on Amazon (UK): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Edge-4-Yes/dp/B00007LTI9 'Close to the Edge' on Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/_/Close+to+the+Edge 'Close to the Edge' on YouTube: Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: http://youtu.be/BHsiP1aLqhU (Part 1 - all other parts linked from here)
The third episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the third album, ‘The Yes Album’.
- What difference does producer, Eddie Offord, make to the sound?
- What is the contribution of new man, Steve Howe?
- Are there more classical music parallels in this album?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
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Show links
Examples of great musical build-ups:
Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield - each instrument is announced as it comes in
Wishbone Ash – The King will come - a simpler but in some ways similar build-up
Respighi – Pines of Rome finale - a remarkable, classical crescendo
Ravel – Bolero - one of the most famous classical pieces – almost 15 minutes of build-up!
Example of ‘ground bass’
Pachelbel – Canon in D - listen out for the repeated bass – the same ostinato pattern throughout the whole piece
I’ve Seen All Good People – LIVE
2003 in Montreux – more rocky version than on the album?
New theme music
The music I’m now using is the last movement of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert – I put it together from the following two creative commons sources:
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ fourth studio album – ‘Fragile’ (1972)
‘Fragile’ on Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/4X6gq5bgpGXcHINlFWzriM
‘Fragile’ on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/roundabout/id272122769?i=272122905&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
‘Fragile’ on Amazon (UK):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fragile-2-Yes/dp/B00007KWHP
‘Fragile’ on Last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Fragile
‘Fragile’ on YouTube:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album:
The third episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the third album, ‘The Yes Album’. What difference does producer, Eddie Offord, make to the sound? What is the contribution of new man, Steve Howe? Are there more classical music parallels in this album? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Show links Examples of great musical build-ups: Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield - each instrument is announced as it comes in Wishbone Ash - The King will come - a simpler but in some ways similar build-up Respighi - Pines of Rome finale - a remarkable, classical crescendo Ravel - Bolero - one of the most famous classical pieces - almost 15 minutes of build-up! Example of 'ground bass' Pachelbel - Canon in D - listen out for the repeated bass - the same ostinato pattern throughout the whole piece I've Seen All Good People - LIVE 2003 in Montreux - more rocky version than on the album? New theme music The music I'm now using is the last movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. This has been used as introduction music at many Yes concerts. My theme music is not take from a live concert - I put it together from the following two creative commons sources: thanvannispen and archive.org Homework for next time: Listen to Yes' fourth studio album - 'Fragile' (1972) 'Fragile' on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/4X6gq5bgpGXcHINlFWzriM 'Fragile' on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/roundabout/id272122769?i=272122905&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 'Fragile' on Amazon (UK): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fragile-2-Yes/dp/B00007KWHP 'Fragile' on Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Fragile 'Fragile' on YouTube: Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at this but then go out and buy the album: http://youtu.be/bCodpxoLIb0
The second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the second studio album, ‘Time and a Word’.
- What are the themes of the album?
- How did Yes approach the ‘difficult’ second album?
- Does this album move closer to a ‘classic’ Yes sound?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
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Links to good stuff mentioned in the show:
- Rick Dante’s Prog Blog Inferno
- Mark Toner’s Spacepilot comic site
- M.J. Murphy’s Twilight Guitar
- www.silhobbit.com
- Deep Purple – Concerto for Group and Orchestra 1st Movement (rest linked from here)
- Everydays – Buffalo Springfield
- Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – JS Bach
Westerngate
Before I get loads of comments about this one – yes, I got it wrong. I now know the western theme used in No Opportunities is from the 1958 Western, ‘THe Big Country’. Proof is on YouTube.
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ third studio album – ‘The Yes Album’ (1971)
‘The Yes Album’ on Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/3jmAE8agsRbOlKYfSILfny
‘The Yes Album’ on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-yes-album-remastered/id213596813
‘The Yes Album’ on Amazon (UK):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yes-Album-3/dp/B00007KWHN
‘The Yes Album’ on Last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/The+Yes+Album
‘The Yes Album’ on YouTube:
Buy Yes music, don’t steal it. Take a look at these but then go out and buy the album:
The second episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the second studio album, 'Time and a Word'. What are the themes of the album? How did Yes approach the 'difficult' second album? Does this album move closer to a 'classic' Yes sound? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Links to good stuff mentioned in the show: Rick Dante's Prog Blog Inferno Mark Toner's Spacepilot comic site M.J. Murphy's Twilight Guitar www.silhobbit.com Deep Purple - Concerto for Group and Orchestra 1st Movement (rest linked from here) Everydays - Buffalo Springfield Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - JS Bach Westerngate Before I get loads of comments about this one - yes, I got it wrong. I now know the western theme used in No Opportunities is from the 1958 Western, 'THe Big Country'. Proof is on YouTube. Homework for next time: Listen to Yes' third studio album - 'The Yes Album' (1971) 'The Yes Album' on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/3jmAE8agsRbOlKYfSILfny 'The Yes Album' on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-yes-album-remastered/id213596813 'The Yes Album' on Amazon (UK): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yes-Album-3/dp/B00007KWHN 'The Yes Album' on Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/The+Yes+Album 'The Yes Album' on YouTube: Buy Yes music, don't steal it. Take a look at these but then go out and buy the album: Yours is no disgrace The clap Starship Trooper I've seen all good people A venture Perpetual Change
The first episode of the weekly Yes Music Podcast, featuring the first studio album, ‘Yes’, and bassist Chris Squire.
- Personnel – how does this affect the sound of the album?
- What features of later Yes albums are present here?
- How does ‘Yes’ stand up as an album and particularly as a Yes album?
Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side!
Please subscribe!
If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don’t risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates.
Harmonicagate
I am reliably informed by the generous and knowledgeable Gary Betts that Chris Squire plays harmonica in the live version of ‘And You and I’. Thanks for that, Gary! If you have no idea what I’m on about, please listen to the podcast!
Here’s the proof – at 6mins 30secs-ish
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ 1970 follow-up album, ‘Time and a Word’. You can find it in the following locations if you don’t own it (yet!):
‘Time and a Word’ on Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/6k3pRlamC3srUePKSlUaxJ
‘Time and a Word’ on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-and-a-word-remastered/id261593167
‘Time and a Word’ on Amazon (UK)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Word-Expanded-Remastered-Yes/dp/B00007KWHO
‘Time and a Word’ on Last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Time+and+a+Word
‘Time and a Word’ on YouTube:
Once again, please don’t break Yes’ copyright. Do buy their music. However, if you still need to be convinced, here are links to the tracks on Time and a Word:
The first episode of the weekly Yes Music Podcast, featuring the first studio album, 'Yes', and bassist Chris Squire. Personnel - how does this affect the sound of the album? What features of later Yes albums are present here? How does 'Yes' stand up as an album and particularly as a Yes album? Listen and see if you agree with me then let me know by leaving a comment or contacting me via the different routes on the right hand side! Please subscribe! If you are still listening to the podcast on the website, please consider subscribing so you don't risk missing anything. You can subscribe with an RSS reader, with iTunes or via email updates. Harmonicagate I am reliably informed by the generous and knowledgeable Gary Betts that Chris Squire plays harmonica in the live version of 'And You and I'. Thanks for that, Gary! If you have no idea what I'm on about, please listen to the podcast! Here's the proof - at 6mins 30secs-ish Homework for next time: Listen to Yes’ 1970 follow-up album, 'Time and a Word'. You can find it in the following locations if you don’t own it (yet!): ‘Time and a Word’ on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/6k3pRlamC3srUePKSlUaxJ ‘Time and a Word’ on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-and-a-word-remastered/id261593167 ‘Time and a Word’ on Amazon (UK) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Word-Expanded-Remastered-Yes/dp/B00007KWHO ‘Time and a Word’ on Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Time+and+a+Word ‘Time and a Word’ on YouTube: Once again, please don't break Yes' copyright. Do buy their music. However, if you still need to be convinced, here are links to the tracks on Time and a Word: No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Required Then Everydays Sweet Dreams The Prophet Clear Days Astral Traveller Time and a Word
A short introduction to the Yes Music Podcast with your host, Kevin Mulryne.
- Find out what the Yes Music Podcast is going to be about
- Start connecting with the show
- Subscribe and get involved
Homework for next time:
Listen to Yes’ 1969 debut album, ‘Yes’. You can find it in the following locations if you don’t own it (yet!):
‘Yes’ on Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/7wCflCoMEA9L7hIP65mfN3
‘Yes’ on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yes-remastered/id272122765
‘Yes’ on Amazon (UK)
‘Yes’ on Last.fm:
http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Yes
‘Yes’ on YouTube:
I do not condone uploading music to YouTube but as all the tracks from the album are there (at the moment) here are links to them. I hope this will inspire you to buy the album.
A short introduction to the Yes Music Podcast with your host, Kevin Mulryne. Find out what the Yes Music Podcast is going to be about Start connecting with the show Subscribe and get involved Homework for next time: Listen to Yes' 1969 debut album, 'Yes'. You can find it in the following locations if you don't own it (yet!): 'Yes' on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/7wCflCoMEA9L7hIP65mfN3 'Yes' on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yes-remastered/id272122765 'Yes' on Amazon (UK) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yes-Expanded-Remastered/dp/B00007KWI9/ref=sr_1_14?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1316164508&sr=1-14 'Yes' on Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/music/Yes/Yes 'Yes' on YouTube: I do not condone uploading music to YouTube but as all the tracks from the album are there (at the moment) here are links to them. I hope this will inspire you to buy the album. Beyond and Before I See You Yesterday and Today Looking Around Harold Land Every Little Thing Sweetness Survival
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