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ELLIS
05-12-2005, 04:52 PM
Do you think history will repeat itself again and geoff rejoins Yes? Or if Rick is serious about retiring after 2006, would Geoff play live, but Rick play on the next album?
nightliner
05-12-2005, 05:07 PM
I'd look to see Geoff on both future albums and tours.
Timmo
05-12-2005, 05:09 PM
I think the one thing you can glean from even a casual study of Yes history is that predicting who will be playing keyboards on the next album and/or tour is pretty much an exercise in randomness.
cinderella
05-12-2005, 05:16 PM
I love Rick, but if he's not around, Geoffrey would be great.
slazman
05-12-2005, 05:18 PM
I'd really be amazed if Rick retired so soon - he's been quite prominent in the media over here recently ... I'm looking forward to his next tour (fingers crossed)
Earl Grey
05-12-2005, 05:20 PM
I think the one thing you can glean from even a casual study of Yes history is that predicting who will be playing keyboards on the next album and/or tour is pretty much an exercise in randomness.
Absolutely Spot-On Timmo...
A couple of months ago I thought I had the future of YES all figured-out (I think I threw my back out while trying to slap myself on the back...). I was so proud of myself! ;)
Now I have NO idea of who what how or when...
It's sort of fun that way, don't you think? YES is many things, but predictable 'aint one of 'em!
urlie:yesbird:
cinderella
05-12-2005, 05:23 PM
It's sort of fun that way, don't you think? YES is many things, but predictable 'aint one of 'em!
It is fun that way. That's why women are so interesting. ;)
slazman
05-12-2005, 05:24 PM
It's sort of fun that way, don't you think? YES is many things, but predictable 'aint one of 'em!
But isn't that one of the reasons we love them?
About The Round
05-12-2005, 05:28 PM
What input can we expect from Geoff? I know he has been running Asia for some decades now. Are they still on the Arena-rock genre? Would it be more of the power chord stuff next time up if Downes enters our ship to nowhere?
ATR
Earl Grey
05-12-2005, 05:44 PM
Amen and Awomen to both Cindy and Slazman! :ele:
ATR: If Downes ('IF!' No, I don't have any inside info kiddies...) were to join YES, I would hope for something closer to Drama than Asia.
I always loved what he did on that album, and would love to hear what he'd do now!
nightliner
05-12-2005, 06:06 PM
I saw Asia in a small bar/nightclub a couple years ago. I have no problems with what Geoff did during the show, but overall, it was without a doubt, the worst concert I ever attended. Rejoining Yes would be a smart thing for Geoff to do, assuming the position is open.
Sonoacustico
05-12-2005, 08:07 PM
I don't think Geoff will EVER "rejoin" Yes, let's not forgetn that the "yes members tour" and his new appearance along with White is only when his Asia work would permit him to do so.
Regarding recent Asia activities, That's strange Nightliner, I've only read good and great reviews about that tour,The dvd and the audience recordings I have from that tour are quite excellent. For some people, everything Asia might do without Wetton is just the worst. I would say Asia is more prog now than it was ever in the Wetton years.
Greetings
Claudio
nightliner
05-12-2005, 08:15 PM
Maybe the show I saw was just a bad night, but the vocals were off key, the guitarist missed notes and the drummer sounded a beat behind on many occassions. I was very dissappointed as I've liked the cd's they've done recently.
I was not alone, btw. The friends with me didn't like the show either.
Do you think history will repeat itself again and geoff rejoins Yes? Or if Rick is serious about retiring after 2006, would Geoff play live, but Rick play on the next album?
This topic troubles me. Just ask Cindy........I freaked out this afternoon! Rick is the master. Just think back to when he started with YES. Remember the change, the quality he gave them? I can't help it, I'm a die hard Wakeman fan. He is going a bit overboard with this Cuba thing. That's too bad. It's a mistake. Geoff is killer but.................I don't know. The whole thing just s##ks!
Sonoacustico
05-12-2005, 08:48 PM
Maybe the show I saw was just a bad night, but the vocals were off key, the guitarist missed notes and the drummer sounded a beat behind on many occassions. I was very dissappointed as I've liked the cd's they've done recently.
I was not alone, btw. The friends with me didn't like the show either.
Everyone might have a bad evening Nightliner, i suggest you try the "America: Live in the USA" DVD, as well the new Silent Nation album. That would give you a fair opinion.
From What i've heard, this is maybe the most solid Live Asia lineup since the beginning of the band.
Greetings!
Claudio
I'd be overjoyed if Pat Moraz replaced Rick, but I'd be OK with Geoff too.
I just want Yes music to keep happening, with or without Rick. In that case, better to go with a guy who has a history with the band.
It sure does cast a light on keyboard players. I guess the good side is that there are 5 to choose from:
Wakeman
Moraz
Downes
Igor
Brislin
All of them can do a great job. It does need to be said that 4 of the 5 will play anything from the entire catalog, too. I sure wish it was 5 of the 5.
DREAMER
05-13-2005, 07:26 AM
Well if Rick leaves my vote goes to Igor, but who knows what will happen ??
smatt
05-13-2005, 10:49 AM
I'd be overjoyed if Pat Moraz replaced Rick, but I'd be OK with Geoff too.
I just want Yes music to keep happening, with or without Rick. In that case, better to go with a guy who has a history with the band.
Who really knows at this point..... But I'm thinking change might just be in the air. We can only guess from the outside ;)
As for Patrick, I saw him in January and had the pleasure of talking tohim for over an hour. It was an intereesting conversation to say the least. Jon had sang a couple songs that night and it was the first time they'd met face to face in many years. It was a strange night indeed! However, I don't see it in the cards for Pat to be rejoing the Yes camp. If it's not Rick, then Geoff's the man, and I think it is Geoff.
bondegezou
05-13-2005, 11:15 AM
It sure does cast a light on keyboard players. I guess the good side is that there are 5 to choose from:
Wakeman
Moraz
Downes
Igor
Brislin
All of them can do a great job. It does need to be said that 4 of the 5 will play anything from the entire catalog, too. I sure wish it was 5 of the 5.
It seems very unlikely that Moraz or Khoroshev will ever work with Yes again.
bondegezou
05-13-2005, 11:18 AM
What input can we expect from Geoff? I know he has been running Asia for some decades now. Are they still on the Arena-rock genre? Would it be more of the power chord stuff next time up if Downes enters our ship to nowhere?
Downes in Asia and in his Asia-related collaboration with John Wetton is, indeed, still working in the arena rock/prog-lite territory, which may fit well with what White are doing. On the other hand, his solo work has been more 'prog'.
Henry
smatt
05-13-2005, 11:23 AM
It seems very unlikely that Moraz or Khoroshev will ever work with Yes again.
Well I can say that Igor will not be working with Yes again. That is for sure......
As for Moraz, he's still griping about a couple of issues..... :lol:
But it seemed to me from our conversation that any collaboration was not in the cards at all. He did have fond memories of playing with them though. Which isn't suprising considering those were the biggest and most successful Yes shows in their history.
umgekehrt
05-13-2005, 12:01 PM
This is totally off-topic, but I think Geoff Downes looks like Sean Penn
pianozach
05-13-2005, 12:32 PM
Maybe they could see if Keith Emerson is available?
smatt
05-13-2005, 12:36 PM
:nono: Emerson in Yes? :banghead: I just don't see it Zach, he's just to, well I don't know how to say it, maybe Liberace-ish or something like that.......
pianozach
05-13-2005, 12:54 PM
:nono: Emerson in Yes? :banghead: I just don't see it Zach, he's just to, well I don't know how to say it, maybe Liberace-ish or something like that.......
Yeah, sure . . . Can't you just hear him ripping up on some of the Drama or Talk or OYE stuff?
. . . . Bet he could do justice to "Awaken" too.
Can't you hear the Emerson Hammond on "Roundabout" or "Paralleles" or" "Yours is No Disgrace?"
Can you hear the killer synth solo at the end of "Würm?"
How about a nice new Brechtian take on "Arriving UFO?"
:1loudspkr
smatt
05-13-2005, 01:05 PM
Hmm, well I can see that......
But I just don't think there's room on the stage for Emerson. He's too used to being the the cetner of attention on at the front of the stage. I doubt he'd be abble to fit into the Yes dynamic.
The Whale
05-13-2005, 03:34 PM
what about Tom Brelin? That kid from the Symphonic tour, I thought he was great and he had a ton of energy. And not to get that far out there but Oliver wakman is already playing with steve wouldn't he be perfict?
smatt
05-13-2005, 03:38 PM
I think with the direction the band would apparently want to head. Downes would be about the only choice. Brislin is certainly a good keys man, but I don't think his style is the fit they need. Of the Wakey prodigy, at least the few we know about :lmao: Adam would be the one, but I just don't see THAT happening......
pianozach
05-13-2005, 03:43 PM
Hmm, well I can see that......
But I just don't think there's room on the stage for Emerson. He's too used to being the the cetner of attention on at the front of the stage. I doubt he'd be abble to fit into the Yes dynamic.
Oh, i don't know. I think he could take on the "subtlety" of Wakeman (who sure blended in with the flashy sequined cape and bank of keyboards). Maybe Emerson is just the kick in the pants that the band could capitalize on.
smatt
05-13-2005, 04:44 PM
Oh, i don't know. I think he could take on the "subtlety" of Wakeman (who sure blended in with the flashy sequined cape and bank of keyboards). Maybe Emerson is just the kick in the pants that the band could capitalize on.
Somehow I doubt that Zach, He's always been way over the top and Chris just wouldn't deal with that all that well believe me....
We need to look at people who're actually in the running so to speak and Geoff is the man there......
But let's not jump the gun here, no matter what some have heard and what some have said. Until it's official so to speak Wakey is still the Yes keys dude.
The Whale
05-13-2005, 04:54 PM
Live yes in studio not since 96. why would 2006 be diffrent? what is tom brizlin doing these days
The Whale
05-13-2005, 04:58 PM
I just thought of somthing what about alan playing keys in the studio and rick live? or just some other guy so we don't have to worry about band chemistry
smatt
05-13-2005, 05:31 PM
Live yes in studio not since 96. why would 2006 be diffrent? what is tom brizlin doing these days
Uhhh?????
They had Igor for The Ladder as well as Igor andBilly for OYE.
Brislin is currently getting ready to kick off a U.S. tour with his band Spiraling. Alan's key playing isn't really all that great, although he can play it's not really in the lead style that befits Yes music IMHO. Not to bash Alan, indeed he's generally the unbashable member of Yes in any case :lmao:
jcostello
05-13-2005, 05:42 PM
Do you think history will repeat itself again and geoff rejoins Yes? Or if Rick is serious about retiring after 2006, would Geoff play live, but Rick play on the next album?
Looks like a pretty good bet that Rick will leave and Geoff will take over. They wanted to play some "Drama" material on the last tour, and if Geoff joins, they can do it on the next one, although they'll have to adapt the arrangements to suit 2006-era Jon Anderson vocals rather than 1980-era Trevor Horn vocals.
I was hoping we would get one more album and tour from Yes with Rick, and if they went right into the studio after the summer Howe/Squire/Downes/White tour they could possibly squeeze it in, but reading Rick's announcement, it sounds like he's planning on sticking to solo work/tours next year, so I don't think Rick will be on the next album.
It would be a bit weird, anyway, having Rick play on the album, and then have Geoff (or someone else) have to learn Rick's parts for the tour. There have been plenty of cases in Yes history when someone has had to step in and figure out how to play/sing someone else's vocal and instrumental parts, but it makes the most sense to have the same guy do keyboards for both.
I wish that they could have both Rick and Geoff, like the two-keyboardist situation with "Union" where you get the best of both worlds, but I don't think that will happen.
John Super-Mega-Bummed-and-Crazed-If-No-Wakeman Yesfan
jcostello
05-13-2005, 05:45 PM
Well I can say that Igor will not be working with Yes again. That is for sure......
As for Moraz, he's still griping about a couple of issues..... :lol:
But it seemed to me from our conversation that any collaboration was not in the cards at all. He did have fond memories of playing with them though. Which isn't suprising considering those were the biggest and most successful Yes shows in their history.
Is he griping about not being able to get a drink of water from the roadies? What do you mean?
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
Timmo
05-13-2005, 05:50 PM
Live yes in studio not since 96. why would 2006 be diffrent? what is tom brizlin doing these daysI'm seeing Brislin's band Spiralling do a short set at Calprog in thee weeks.
YAY.
smatt
05-13-2005, 06:05 PM
Is he griping about not being able to get a drink of water from the roadies? What do you mean?
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
lets just say he had the same complaints as most Ex-Yes men have had... You should be able to guess that one.......
fovman
05-13-2005, 11:06 PM
No one has mentioned Tony Kaye.......so I won't.
satyam
06-02-2005, 01:37 PM
No one mention Tony Kaye so I won't either (heh heh heh)
smatt
06-02-2005, 01:56 PM
No one mention Tony Kaye so I won't either (heh heh heh)
Ha Ha, well it does seem that Tony Kaye has run out of reasons, valid or not to sue Yes. So it seems it's time for him to have another go. That way he can build up some more reasons to sue........ ;)
jimmygtr
06-02-2005, 02:39 PM
I'm fine with Geoffrey as long as he doesn't use that ridiculous wall of keyboards from the Asia in Asia show....that was beyond ridiculous.
Mostly Harmless
06-03-2005, 04:57 PM
I'm still holding on to hope that there will be another studio album and tour and that both will include Rick. He will always be my preference on keyboards.
Yes Lover
06-03-2005, 07:02 PM
I'm still holding on to hope that there will be another studio album and tour and that both will include Rick. He will always be my preference on keyboards.
Amen, sista-friend!
yesmad
06-03-2005, 07:34 PM
I think Downes and Nardelli are being lined up in case Rick and Jon call it a day.
fovman
06-03-2005, 10:58 PM
Paul Schaefer?...........yeh, baby!
1yesfan
06-04-2005, 07:16 AM
Rabin On Keys!
jimmygtr
06-04-2005, 12:05 PM
Okay, I actually had a dream with Downes playing Keys with the band last night! 8-O
He had all these tables along the front of the stage with keys (no stacking as I recall) and he kept running from table to table to play the different key parts much like the Asia and Asia concert (which really was a nightmare) ;-)
And I was watching it on TV (in my dream). Stay tuned...perhaps another Mocha Frappacino before bed will yield more dreams...
smatt
06-05-2005, 03:27 PM
Rabin On Keys!
Dreamer, #1 he's not THAT good on keys. #2 no chance anyway...... ;)
Altres
06-06-2005, 07:57 AM
I'd like to see someone come in from a completely different direction if Rick is scaling back on his workload. I think either Johannes Schmoelling or Paul haslinger, both ex members of Tangerine Dream. Both are classically trained and both are experienced experimental and improvisational players. Either could handle the current skills needed, and propel the band forward into the future.
I don't have the best memory of the Drama gigs or that album. It is OK, but it is not Yes to me anyway. A friend of mine got Rick wakeman to sign a cover of Drama for a joke after a solo concert of his in Edinburgh. he took it and signed it and said "Drama? More like f*cking Trauma... but at least it's got a great cover".
What a wag he is. :D
sissywoods
06-06-2005, 06:46 PM
nope
:D
Jackaranda
06-06-2005, 06:54 PM
Another rumour. So it can't possibly be true.
I bet the band reads all this stuff and they just shake their heads. Downs is replacing Wakeman. Trevor Horn was supposed to come back to produce the next album. Problem is, Rick hasn't left and there is no next album.
jcostello
06-06-2005, 07:13 PM
lets just say he had the same complaints as most Ex-Yes men have had... You should be able to guess that one.......
Were they giving him grief for being a carnivore?
John "20 Questions" Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
jcostello
06-06-2005, 07:17 PM
Another rumour. So it can't possibly be true.
I bet the band reads all this stuff and they just shake their heads. Downs is replacing Wakeman. Trevor Horn was supposed to come back to produce the next album. Problem is, Rick hasn't left and there is no next album.
You're right, technically he hasn't said that he's leaving and the band hasn't said that he's out, but if he isn't going to be available to tour with them (or, according to his website, isn't planning on touring with them), it seems pretty unlikely that he'll continue to be a member of the band, doesn't it? You do the math.
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
jcostello
06-06-2005, 07:22 PM
I'm fine with Geoffrey as long as he doesn't use that ridiculous wall of keyboards from the Asia in Asia show....that was beyond ridiculous.
I haven't double-checked the Taste of Minnesota site yet to confirm it, but apparently Asia will be playing here on the 4th of July weekend. I'm going if they are, and if I get a chance to talk to Geoff after the show, I'm going to ask him if he read what was on Rick's website, and ask him if he would join the band if they asked him to, and see what he has to say.
John Somewhat Crazed Asia Fan (although it shouldn't be called Asia without Howe, Wetton and Palmer)
jcostello
06-06-2005, 07:26 PM
Asia will be here June 30 (see below).
John Somewhat Happy Yesfan
Thursday, June 30
*Sugar Ray *Donovan *Asia *gb leighton
A Taste of Minnesota launches the 2005 celebration with ...
Asia formed in the early 80s with former members of YES and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and shot to the top of the charts with “Heat of the Moment.”
jimmygtr
06-06-2005, 07:33 PM
I guess with Geoff we might get Machine Messiah or White Car in concert.
Jackaranda
06-06-2005, 07:33 PM
Well my thing is lets just wait and see.
Timmo
06-06-2005, 07:39 PM
Live yes in studio not since 96. why would 2006 be diffrent? what is tom brizlin doing these daysBrislin is playing with Spiraling. I met him on saturday. Very nice guy, and a fantastic keyboardist.
I'd love to see him in Yes.
Jackaranda
06-06-2005, 07:42 PM
Brislin is playing with Spiraling. I met him on saturday. Very nice guy, and a fantastic keyboardist.
I'd love to see him in Yes.
He's the guy I'd want. Definitely. He'd add vocal strength also.
Here's a line up:
Jon
Chris
Alan
Steve
Trevor
Brislin
Timmo
06-06-2005, 07:44 PM
I'd like to see someone come in from a completely different direction if Rick is scaling back on his workload. I think either Johannes Schmoelling or Paul haslinger, both ex members of Tangerine Dream. Both are classically trained and both are experienced experimental and improvisational players. Either could handle the current skills needed, and propel the band forward into the future.OOOHHHH, Schmoelling would be WAY cool.
jcostello
06-06-2005, 07:44 PM
"There's Only One Rick"
True, and he probably won't be working with Yes again, unfortunately.
John Super Mega Crazed for Wakeman, Too, But What Can You Do? Yesfan
Timmo
06-06-2005, 07:46 PM
I guess with Geoff we might get Machine Messiah or White Car in concert.Tempus Fugit is also rumored.
Leo C
06-06-2005, 08:02 PM
I believe Tony Banks (Genesis) is unemployed. Why not let him have a go if Rick's really serious about calling it a day after 2006? He can't match Rick's brilliant technical skills, but he's a true wizard with chords.
Leo C
smatt
06-06-2005, 08:11 PM
NO RICK=GEOFF DOWNES
Nothing more to say ;)
NO RICK=GEOFF DOWNES
Nothing more to say ;)
Your right Smatt. "BUT RICK"!
smatt
06-06-2005, 08:17 PM
Personally I only want Rick in the band if he's actually going to contribute and be there instead of just showing up and going thru the motions like he did all last year.
sissywoods
06-06-2005, 08:45 PM
Personally I only want Rick in the band if he's actually going to contribute and be there instead of just showing up and going thru the motions like he did all last year.
refrain, refrain...
:D
Jackaranda
06-06-2005, 08:47 PM
LOL!! You tell 'em Sissy!
Roan's Lady
06-06-2005, 09:27 PM
Personally I only want Rick in the band if he's actually going to contribute and be there instead of just showing up and going thru the motions like he did all last year.
I agree with this. I thought that at the shows I attended last year, Rick generally played in a less-than-enthusiastic fashion. He got the notes right, for the most part, but there was little in the way of fire. I want to see and hear fire. If Yes does record a new album, I want to hear some decent keys. S/he doesn't have to be Rick Wakeman, or "a" Rick Wakeman.
smatt
06-06-2005, 10:09 PM
Another rumour. So it can't possibly be true.
I bet the band reads all this stuff and they just shake their heads. Downs is replacing Wakeman. Trevor Horn was supposed to come back to produce the next album. Problem is, Rick hasn't left and there is no next album.
The less you know the better off you are Jack........ :lmao:
the'YES'kid
06-06-2005, 10:57 PM
Hello smatt!!!! a big hug to you!!
ok, here's what I think, I'd love to see Geoff Back in Yes. As some of you know I am a crazy Rick Wakeman fan. However, if he leaves it won't be the first time and before having another keyboardist, who better than the keyboardist from DRAMA?
smatt
06-06-2005, 11:19 PM
Hey Reneit! I'm sur our pathes will be crossing sometime around the first week of August there in Vegas!
Mostly Harmless
06-07-2005, 05:30 AM
refrain, refrain...
:D
Ditto
soundchaser77
06-07-2005, 06:09 AM
Well i love Rick and hes such a nice man besides the king of keys, but if he did retire what about almost once almost member Eddie Jobson? hes a unbeliveble keys player (just go and hear some of his UK stuff or his solo stuff) anyway he has my vote .....soundchaser77.(Rick) :rightG:
jcostello
06-07-2005, 07:40 PM
I believe Tony Banks (Genesis) is unemployed. Why not let him have a go if Rick's really serious about calling it a day after 2006? He can't match Rick's brilliant technical skills, but he's a true wizard with chords.
Leo C
If he finds the level of inspiration he showed during Genesis' Gabriel years, he'd be a welcome edition. If he shows the lack of inspiration he showed during his last few years of Genesis, I'd rather it be a trained hamster (or Geoff Downes, or almost anyone, for that matter).
When Asia comes to town, and if I get a chance to talk to Geoff after the show, I'll ask if he's interested in joining Yes, and we'll see what he has to say for himself.
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
smatt
06-07-2005, 08:21 PM
When Asia comes to town, and if I get a chance to talk to Geoff after the show, I'll ask if he's interested in joining Yes, and we'll see what he has to say for himself.
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
You're too late John...... :lol:
sissywoods
06-07-2005, 11:59 PM
nope
(I'm not being contrare, nope not me)
:angel:
smatt
06-08-2005, 01:06 AM
nope
(I'm not being contrare, nope not me)
:angel:
:crybby:
jcostello
06-10-2005, 05:57 PM
You're too late John...... :lol:
Yeah, I know, he's PROBABLY already joined if he's going to, and they're waiting to announce it until the band goes back into the studio, but it would be nice to get confirmation from him, if he's willing to say anything.
John C.
jimmygtr
06-10-2005, 11:29 PM
If they ever make it back into the studio I'll complain then...
bondegezou
06-13-2005, 10:02 AM
Yeah, I know, he's PROBABLY already joined if he's going to, and they're waiting to announce it until the band goes back into the studio, but it would be nice to get confirmation from him, if he's willing to say anything.
Quite the opposite, I think. That is, no-one is really in (or out of) the band at present because Yes doesn't currently exist. Until such time as they decide to go back into the studio or out on tour, i.e. until such time as a decision has to be taken, I suspect we won't hear anything.
Henry
diversity
06-13-2005, 10:29 AM
I think it is unlikely we will see the current line-up together again.
It looks to me like there will be new faces in the band, maybe Downes, Nardelli or someone that hasn't even been mentioned yet.
I do think Yes will continue though, whatever happens.
What do you think, Henry?
bondegezou
06-13-2005, 10:42 AM
I think it is unlikely we will see the current line-up together again.
It looks to me like there will be new faces in the band, maybe Downes, Nardelli or someone that hasn't even been mentioned yet.
I do think Yes will continue though, whatever happens.
What do you think, Henry?
Yes has never gone away for long. It might not even be in 2006, but I expect we'll see a new Yes project at some point, probably with Anderson, Squire, Howe and White, maybe with Wakeman.
I think it is very unlikely that we will see a Yes without Anderson and Squire and fairly unlikely that we will see one without Howe. I believe that, however much they may sometimes argue, Anderson, Squire and Howe know that they define Yes for most of their audience and that trying to do without one or other of them would be commercial suicide. I suspect that the only way we'll see Yes without Anderson or Squire will be after they've died or permanently retired, but I hope that's still many years away!
On the other hand, keyboardists come and go. Whatever is happening with Wakeman right now, I won't be surprised if he leaves, then re-joins and then leaves again!
If Squire wants to do something with Nardelli... well, he is doing something with Nardelli under the Syn name. He doesn't have to use the Yes name, he can do other projects.
Henry
eseubert
06-24-2005, 09:20 AM
I do not want the current line up to dissolve in the least...we've all waited long enough for these particular 5 guys to get back together and tour. (22 years, right?)
I do have faith that we will get the new music we've been waiting for from these 5 guys...a well deserved break from YES was simply in order. All 5 of them realize that they are THE 'classic' line-up and I don't think one of them wants to end the legacy on a sour note (pardon the pun).
I would also take Rick's 'stop touring' comments with a grain of salt. It's simply in his blood. Time will heal the Cuban Wakeman Crisis.
However, as Henry states on his website, Geoff would be the obvious choice to replace Wakeman. If that should happen, my guess would be that the fans would be treated to perhaps a 15-20 minute 'drama' instrumental medly during the show... good time for Jon to step off stage and take a break.
It's going to an interesting couple of years for us to look forward to...however it shakes out...time will certainly tell....
Eric
allpurechance
06-24-2005, 09:46 AM
I do not want the current line up to dissolve in the least...we've all waited long enough for these particular 5 guys to get back together and tour. (22 years, right?)
I do have faith that we will get the new music we've been waiting for from these 5 guys...a well deserved break from YES was simply in order. All 5 of them realize that they are THE 'classic' line-up and I don't think one of them wants to end the legacy on a sour note (pardon the pun).
I would also take Rick's 'stop touring' comments with a grain of salt. It's simply in his blood. Time will heal the Cuban Wakeman Crisis.
However, as Henry states on his website, Geoff would be the obvious choice to replace Wakeman. If that should happen, my guess would be that the fans would be treated to perhaps a 15-20 minute 'drama' instrumental medly during the show... good time for Jon to step off stage and take a break.
It's going to an interesting couple of years for us to look forward to...however it shakes out...time will certainly tell....
Eric
Hear!Hear!Eric!
I am a one - man standing "Oh",right now,applauding your post!
.....Echoing virtually every one of your sentiments.....
Frank
neilius
06-24-2005, 10:04 AM
When i saw yes play at Manchester last year, Wakey started reading a newspaper whilst jon was talking about the next song they were going to do ( ritual i think) it was quite funny at the time but now thinking about it, maybe he was displaying his lack of enthusiasm. He certainly did not show any lack of enthusiasm whilst playing though.
Personally, I think the days of yes are over, with white howe and squire going in one direction, wakeman and anderson going in another.
We should all sign some kind of petition as yesfans for them to do another studio album, this current line-up has got to be the best in yes history. Also, it is now the longest time since any new material has surfaced in the bands history ( apart from 'show me') and time is something the guys cannot take as an abundant commodity.
Sorry to go slightly off topic there; will geoff replace rick? Nah! there's tons of better keyboard players out in the world anyway.
My choice of replacement would be Joey- Keys and i hope he's applying to the band now!
jimmygtr
06-25-2005, 11:58 PM
If Geoff can inspire Steve, Chris, and Alan to write new material than he has accomplished what really has not happened since Magnification...new band material.
jcostello
06-29-2005, 06:57 PM
Quite the opposite, I think. That is, no-one is really in (or out of) the band at present because Yes doesn't currently exist. Until such time as they decide to go back into the studio or out on tour, i.e. until such time as a decision has to be taken, I suspect we won't hear anything.
Henry
The Asia show is tomorrow, and if they hang out afterwards to talk to the fans, I'm going to ask my questions just to see what Geoff has to say. Inquiring minds want to know.
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
jcostello
06-29-2005, 07:00 PM
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Sorry to go slightly off topic there; will geoff replace rick? Nah! there's tons of better keyboard players out in the world anyway.
My choice of replacement would be Joey- Keys and i hope he's applying to the band now!
Joey? Are you talking about the guy from NBC? Does he play keyboards? Also, how will the band react when he asks them, "How you doin'?"? For the answer to these and other equally silly questions, tune in tomorrow to "As the Yesworld Turns."
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
jcostello
06-29-2005, 07:01 PM
If Geoff can inspire Steve, Chris, and Alan to write new material than he has accomplished what really has not happened since Magnification...new band material.
Actually, this gets my standing 'O.' OK, actually I'm still sitting, but the sentiment is there.
John Super Mega Crazed Yesfan
Jackaranda
02-18-2006, 11:10 AM
It looks to me like there will be new faces in the band, maybe Downes, Nardelli or someone that hasn't even been mentioned yet.
:dog:
RobAdams
02-18-2006, 12:13 PM
Well, I DO have inside information. Unfortunately it's coming from inside my brain, which had been exposed to a couple hundred doses of LSD back when I used to get high.
I am convinced that Rick has cloned himself so he can perform as well as being his own keyboard tech.
jcostello
02-21-2006, 05:57 PM
Well, I DO have inside information. Unfortunately it's coming from inside my brain, which had been exposed to a couple hundred doses of LSD back when I used to get high.
I am convinced that Rick has cloned himself so he can perform as well as being his own keyboard tech.
He has. You call them his clones, Rick calls them his kids -- Adam, Oliver, the other one whose name I can't remember right now (why didn't he name one of the sons after himself?), and also the daughter whose name I also can't remember.
John C.
bondegezou
02-22-2006, 06:04 AM
Rick calls them his kids -- Adam, Oliver, the other one whose name I can't remember right now (why didn't he name one of the sons after himself?), and also the daughter whose name I also can't remember.
The other son is Benjamin, who's a drummer if I remember correctly. The daughter you're thinking of would be Jemma, but he has another too.
Henry
Scooty
02-22-2006, 06:07 AM
I think it is unlikely we will see the current line-up together again.
It looks to me like there will be new faces in the band, maybe Downes, Nardelli or someone that hasn't even been mentioned yet.
I do think Yes will continue though, whatever happens.
Nardelli..Yes..:lmao:
I needed this giggle before bed time!!
Geoff?? I dunno...whatever gets YES back together..I'll take..as long as Chris is involved!!
Wait..Chris, Jon, Alan, and Howe...are essential.
NO!
He could play with YES,
but he could never replace Rick
Yes2Yes
02-22-2006, 06:55 AM
Nah, I don't see it. Hopefully Rick and the rest of the band will come together in the very near future and record an album.
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