Archive for December, 2011

Plans for 2012

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on December 30, 2011

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New Year 2012

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…

 

 

 

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Yes Music Champagne Moments

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on December 23, 2011

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Yes Music Podcast listeners' champagne moments!

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

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Episode 13 – ‘Big Generator’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on December 16, 2011

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Cassette(!) purchased 1987 12in single(!) purchased 1987

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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Episode 12 – ’90125′

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on December 9, 2011

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The twelfth episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the eleventh studio album, ’90125’.

Vinyl purchased circa. 1989, CD circa. 2005 (click to enlarge)

  • 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!

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What are your Yes music champagne moments?

Posted by Kevin in Blog posts on December 6, 2011

Nominate your champagne moments!

Over the coming holiday period, I won’t have time to record the usual album episodes. What I’d like to do instead is create a couple of episodes made up of what you regard as the best moments of Yes music – the moments which remind you why you love listening to Yes – your ‘champagne moments’.

I’d like as many YMP listeners as possible to submit their ideas by Tuesday 13th December through any one of the following routes:

  • Leave a comment on this blog post
  • Ring the voice mail number (on the right) and leave a message
  • Send an email to show@yesmusicpodcast.com
  • Upload an audio file to the new ‘GoAruna’ site (click the link on the right) – please make this .wav or .mp3 (44100Hz and 128bps if you understand this stuff)
You can submit as many champagne moments as you like but I might have to select one or two if lots of people get involved – as I hope they will!

Please get involved!

 

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Interviewed on Twilight Guitar!

Posted by Kevin in Blog posts on December 5, 2011

MJ Murphy's great site

MJ Murphy was the first interviewee on the Yes Music Podcast Interview Specials.

He recently returned the favour and was kind enough to interview me for his own podcast, which is part of his fantastic Twilight Guitar website.

Not only is Mike a brilliant teacher and guru of all things guitar, he’s also a talented blogger, podcaster and one of the most generous people you could hope to meet.

So make sure you listen to the interview on his site, sign up for his podcast and then take a look at the rest of what Mike has done – it’s all great!

 

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Episode 11 – ‘Drama’

Posted by Kevin in Episodes on December 2, 2011

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The eleventh episode of the Yes Music Podcast featuring the tenth studio album, ‘Drama’.

Vinyl purchased circa. 1989, CD circa. 2005 (click to enlarge)

  • 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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