The Word Is Live!!

[pacman1959]

Has anyone heard any news on this?

Rhino Records will release "The Word Is Live," a three-CD box set of YES concert material spanning the band's thirty-five-year history, on August 23rd.

[Jackaranda]

That'll be a heck of a birthday present. I really looking forward to this one. Have been for about 3 years now!

[Bugeyes]

Okay, this is just NOT enough info. Where'd you see this at pacman? Oh, some place easy like YesWorld?

Hey, I'll just hold my breath. :D

[Jackaranda]

It's an impressive set, but I'm still baffled as to why it stops at 1988.

[bondegezou]

It's an impressive set, but I'm still baffled as to why it stops at 1988.

An obvious possible explanation is because that's when Yes left Atlantic and Rhino, as part of WEA, only have the rights to what was recorded when Yes were signed to Atlantic. To include later material, while by no means impossible, would have required special negotiation and costs Rhino more.

The set also seems specifically designed to complement past releases and Yes's live work since 1988 is covered pretty well by past releases. Recent years are very well covered!

Henry

[bondegezou]

Okay, this is just NOT enough info. Where'd you see this at pacman? Oh, some place easy like YesWorld?

YesWorld has some details. A track list was leaked and posted here, among other places. I've got details at the Where Are They Now? website, http://www.bondegezou.demon.co.uk/wnyesm.htm#livebox . There's some great stuff -- Yes fans are in for a treat.

Henry

[PO]

Has anyone heard any news on this? ...

If you look back to the beginning of March, the 3-disc song lists were already made available. It was supposed to have been released May 10. Wasn't this release known about in February?

http://www.yesfans.com/forum/showpost.php?p=453492&postcount=1

[DREAMER]

I really wonder why Yesworld cannot confirm more information about this release - there's more info on Amazon or Play.com than there is on YW.

It's meant to be out next month and having been delayed for years couldn't they at least confirm the tracklisting and preview the artwork?!

I remember Rick saying a few years back that 'Yes fans must have the patience of Job (biblical character) - well that certainly continues to be true.

[PO]

The tracklisting is in the thread I linked to from the beginning of March.

[marklovesyes]

I can't wait to hear "America" with Tony Kaye on keys.

"Awaken" from 1979 will be awesome as well. And all those Drama era rarities!!!!

And how about a real live version of "Owner..." finally!!!

We'll just be missing the "Talk" album live now.

[THEGOLDENCAT]

STILL NOTHING from the TOPOGRAPHIC tour though!! When ARE we going to get ( if ever ) anything official from this tour??

[THEGOLDENCAT]

Further to my last post, it's only a 2 cd set with the 3rd disc being a dvd. It's up on PLAY and AMAZON for pre-order in the uk ( release 17th july 2005 ). track listing is the same as mentioned earlier in this thread but with the 3rd discs tracks being dvd and NOT a cd!!

[Yescelt]

I know that this "dvd" claim was mentioned previously - but wasn't it discredited?
Henry - don't you have the lowdown on this - "a slip of the tongue by Chris"?

Regards, Brian

Further to my last post, it's only a 2 cd set with the 3rd disc being a dvd. It's up on PLAY and AMAZON for pre-order in the uk ( release 17th july 2005 ). track listing is the same as mentioned earlier in this thread but with the 3rd discs tracks being dvd and NOT a cd!!

[THEGOLDENCAT]

Special Features
Bonus DVD:
Heart Of The Sunrise (Oakland 1978)
Awaken (Chicago 1979)
Go Through This (New York 1980)
We Can Fly From Here (New York 1980)
Tempus Fugit (New York 1980)
Rhythm Of Love (Houston 1988)
Hold On (Houston 1988)
Shoot High, Aim Low (Houston 1988)
Make It Easy / Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Houston 1988)

Track List
Disc 1
Then - BBC 1970
For Everyone - BBC 1970
Astral Traveller (Gothenburg 1971)
Everydays (Gothenburg 1971)
Yours Is No Disgrace (London 1971)
I've Seen All Good People (A. Your Move; B. All Good People) (London 1971)
America (London 1971)
It's Love (London 1971)
Disc 2
Apocalypse (Detroit 1976)
Siberian Khatru (Detroit 1976)
Sound Chaser (Detroit 1976)
Sweet Dreams (Detroit 1976)
Future Times / Rejoice (Oakland 1978)
Circus Of Heaven (Oakland 1978)
The Big Medley-Time & a Word, Long Distance, Survival,The Fish, Perpetual & Soon (Inglewood 1978)
Hello Chicago (Chicago 1979)
Roundabout (Chicago 1979)


Above is as it appears on both PLAY and AMAZON ( in the uk at any rate ). Since this release is only 18 days away including today ( over here at any rate ) then surely this MUST be official??

[Yescelt]

Yes - I know - and I would really love it it to be a DVD, but I've heard otherwise.

Regards, Brian

Special Features
Bonus DVD:
above is as it appears on both PLAY and AMAZON ( in the uk at any rate ). Since this release is only 18 days away including today ( over here at any rate ) then surely this MUST be official??

[Yescelt]

It's on the Promo. 16 minute of America from Crystal Palace Bowl 1971. Wasn't this Kaye's last show, before being replaced by Wakeman?
I hope you like it. To be honest, I prefer Rick's version, but it is worth hearing for historical value, and - as you would expect - the quality is much better than the boots available from that era.

I can't wait to hear "America" with Tony Kaye on keys.

[bondegezou]

I know that this "dvd" claim was mentioned previously - but wasn't it discredited?

I'm really not sure what is going on. A 3CD version has been produced and no official source has ever confirmed the 2 CD/1 DVD arrangement. However, something is definitely going on with the third disc. At this time, I'm not certain what we'll get for that third disc. The first two discs are great though!

Henry

[bondegezou]

It's on the Promo. 16 minute of America from Crystal Palace Bowl 1971. Wasn't this Kaye's last show, before being replaced by Wakeman?
I hope you like it. To be honest, I prefer Rick's version, but it is worth hearing for historical value, and - as you would expect - the quality is much better than the boots available from that era.

What promo is that? Do you have a full track list? Does it shed any light on what's happening with the third disc?

Henry

[bondegezou]

Special Features
Bonus DVD:
Heart Of The Sunrise (Oakland 1978)
Awaken (Chicago 1979)
Go Through This (New York 1980)
We Can Fly From Here (New York 1980)
Tempus Fugit (New York 1980)
Rhythm Of Love (Houston 1988)
Hold On (Houston 1988)
Shoot High, Aim Low (Houston 1988)
Make It Easy / Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Houston 1988)

Track List
Disc 1
Then - BBC 1970
For Everyone - BBC 1970
Astral Traveller (Gothenburg 1971)
Everydays (Gothenburg 1971)
Yours Is No Disgrace (London 1971)
I've Seen All Good People (A. Your Move; B. All Good People) (London 1971)
America (London 1971)
It's Love (London 1971)
Disc 2
Apocalypse (Detroit 1976)
Siberian Khatru (Detroit 1976)
Sound Chaser (Detroit 1976)
Sweet Dreams (Detroit 1976)
Future Times / Rejoice (Oakland 1978)
Circus Of Heaven (Oakland 1978)
The Big Medley-Time & a Word, Long Distance, Survival,The Fish, Perpetual & Soon (Inglewood 1978)
Hello Chicago (Chicago 1979)
Roundabout (Chicago 1979)


Above is as it appears on both PLAY and AMAZON ( in the uk at any rate ). Since this release is only 18 days away including today ( over here at any rate ) then surely this MUST be official??

That's how it did appear on Amazon, but when I've checked recently and today, Amazon.co.uk shows it as a 3CD release. Play.com still show it as having a DVD for the 3rd disc, but, while cheap, they're not known for being that accurate! Amazon.com shows it as 3 CDs too.

Henry

[eseubert]

Artwork is now available on Yesworld for 'The Word Is Live'.
Looks like a typical Dean cover...this time a bit 'peachy' in color.

Eric

[Vic Anderson]

cool yet simple :)

[CybrKhatru]

The promo is 3 CDs, and the track listing is as reported.
Would be nice if there was a bonus DVD though!!

---Matt

[Andersonic]

hmm, this is the first artwork by Dean that I question. Not too expressive this time.

[Vic Anderson]

it's better than just the logo and a beatle ;)

i guess roger is busy with other stuff

[thejunior]

According to YesWorld, the latest update is.....

Disc 1

1. Then - BBC 1970
2. For Everyone - BBC 1970
3. Astral Traveller - Gothenburg 1971
4. Everydays - Gothenburg 1971
5. Yours Is No Disgrace - London 1971
6. I've Seen All Good People - London 1971
7. America - London 1971
8. It's Love - London 1971

Disc 2

1. Apocalypse - Detroit 1976
2. Siberian Khatru - Detroit 1976
3. Sound Chaser - Detroit 1976
4. Sweet Dreams - London 1975
5. Future Times/Rejoice - Oakland 1978
6. Circus of Heaven - Oakland 1978
7. The Big Medley - Inglewood 1978
a) Time And A Word
b) Long Distance Runaround
c) Survival
d) The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
e) Perpetual Change
f) Soon
8. Hello Chicago - Chicago 1979
9. Roundabout - Chicago 1979

Disc 3

1. Heart Of The Sunrise - Oakland 1978
2. Awaken - Chicago 1979
3. Go Through This - New York 1980
4. We Can Fly From Here - New York 1980
5. Tempus Fugit - New York 1980
6. Rhythm Of Love - Houston 1988
7. Hold On - Houston 1988
8. Shoot High, Aim Low - Houston 1988
9. Make It Easy/Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Houston 1988

[THEGOLDENCAT]

A-HA!! I just looked on AMAZON and PLAY in the UK and now suddenly the price of the 3 cd box set has jumped from £17.99 to £39.99 on AMAZON and £41.99 on PLAY!! I think this is WAY too expensive for a 3cd set. I picked up the GENESIS 3cd PLATIMUM COLLECTION brand new for £10.97 and I have got other 3 cd sets that cost nowhere near this. I was really looking forqward to this release ( even if there is STILL no stuff from the TOPOGRAPHIC tour on it ) but now at this price they can shove it!! Another bloody YES rip-off.

[THEGOLDENCAT]

Well, well well. I am amazingly suprised that no-one has replied to my last post ( above ) from over 3 weeks ago. It looks like you are all indeed quite prepared to fork out £39.99 for a 3 cd set ( which IS just a complete rip off - no debate on that ).

[PO]

I don't plan on purchasing it. There's really only 4 or 5 songs I'd like to hear.

[Yescelt]

I agree that £40 is way too much. ($70), and I will not pay that.
However - I will buy it, but probably ask someone in USA to buy it, and ship from there, where it will definitely cost much less.
From what I have heard so far, it is worth getting.

Regards, Brian

Well, well well. I am amazingly suprised that no-one has replied to my last post ( above ) from over 3 weeks ago. It looks like you are all indeed quite prepared to fork out £39.99 for a 3 cd set ( which IS just a complete rip off - no debate on that ).

[webbcity]

I for one am excited about this set, partcularly to hear the Crystal Palace tracks and another version of "It's Love!" I only know the one from Gaelic Park in 1971.

But I'm baffled as to why they keep releasing shortened versions of "For Everyone." The original has a killer bass solo at the end and lasts about 8 minutes or so. The version that was on Something's Coming/Beyond and Before faded out before the bass solo, and from the looks of this one, it will be the same (track time is listed at about 4 minutes). What's the deal?

Tim

:rightG:
P.S. I'm new here, so I have to get the smilies out of my system. :-) :wavetowel

[Vic Anderson]

try getting is at cdwow
soon

the presale pice is 14.99 pounds

and i betcgha the ppl who ordered it from amazon with 8.99 :) won't have to pay more :)

[1yesfan]

Not enough stuff from the WEST era. NO TALK STUFF!

[CybrKhatru]

I managed to find a promo of the set (a "work CDR version") therefore, I don't know if it's the finished product or not.

But it sounds great, and I plan to buy it when it comes out. And it's clear that these recordings are the real deal, with no overdubs. An "official bootleg" compilation, if you will!

---Matt

[prem895]

What gives,no Starship Trooper.Well I'm not buying it. I can probably get all and more through weeds.

[Vic Anderson]

thats cuz you have good boots fom those eras :)

[umgekehrt]

This is a much much better idea than re-packaging old studio tracks that we already have on CD anyway. Bravo!

[bondegezou]

What gives,no Starship Trooper.Well I'm not buying it. I can probably get all and more through weeds.

It seems rather bizarre not to buy the set because one particular song is omitted. More to the point, I hope nobody is intending to weed any of the material on the album. If it's officially available, it shouldn't be being weeded!

Henry

[umgekehrt]

I bet the sound quality of this release is much better than weed. I'm buying!

[ham]

The cost IS now disturbing frankly.....
Can this be justified I ask???
If this had been 4 or 5 CD's then maybe??? But 3!!!

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm = ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ :smashpc:

[steve4001]

Hmmmm...40 quid in the UK and $45 in the states
Now then, where should I get my copy from?

[BrianD]

It seems rather bizarre not to buy the set because one particular song is omitted. More to the point, I hope nobody is intending to weed any of the material on the album. If it's officially available, it shouldn't be being weeded!

Henry

We review these things if official releases come through at a later date on weeds in the system.

Of course the dilemma is that most weeds cover a whole show and this official release picks up tracks from here and there.

[Vic Anderson]

hello
anybody home?

on cdwow has it for 14.99 pounds

with free shiping

wake up and dream :)

[stevie]

I,m really looking forward to buying this, though I must admit I will seek it out for a price that is less than 40 quid.

But Im think the track listing sounds exceptional. So many songs I cannot wait to hear, America from Crystal Place well all of the stuff from Crystal Palcae really. Sound Chaser, the Drama era stuff, the earlier stuff, along with a smattering of classics. It looks an excellent package to me.

[steve4001]

hello
anybody home?
on cdwow has it for 14.99 pounds
with free shiping
wake up and dream :)
He's right - just pre-ordered it for 15 quid with free delivery

[pedro skychaser]

rhino has short soundclips of all trax now! "its love!"


"loki looked into the peach coloured sunset and began to climb"

[Andy56]

CDWOW is listing it as 2CDs and one DVD .

Amazon and Play.com are just waaay too expensive.

I better pre-order it before CDWOW wake up to what the others are charging.
(or maybe the other two have got it wrong :-)).

[stevie]

You can listen to "We Can Fly From Here" at Yeswolrd now. This is a track that I'm pretty sure I heard on the Drama tour, but I haven't heard since. It sounds a pretty good track to me better than some of the songs that made it onto the Drama album.

[gingerbaker]

Enjoy the live cd as i do not believe Yes will play live anymore.

[rgfudd99]

You can listen to "We Can Fly From Here" at Yeswolrd now. This is a track that I'm pretty sure I heard on the Drama tour, but I haven't heard since. It sounds a pretty good track to me better than some of the songs that made it onto the Drama album.

Listening to the song right now. It sounds great. I was at this show and it's better than I remember all those years ago. I was disappointed when they didn't put this track on the Drama re-master cd.

[nightliner]

If you want to order it from CDWOW and haven't yet, here's a link for $2.00 off with free shipping.

http://www4.cd-wow.us/promotion_2.php?promo_refcode=15405_1&affid=15405

[Hill St.]

Enjoy the live cd as i do not believe Yes will play live anymore.
I believe I've read all your posts.Are you here just to stir it up?

[Scooty]

Ive already got my money put aside for this coming Tuesday..

Im really looking forward to The Word Is Live..
And Hey, Gingerbaker..relax...why stir the pot when you don't know shyte..

Your doom and gloom crap is really annoying, sources?? Evidence?? Oh, you have none? .....Im so not surprised...

[About The Round]

I for one am excited about this set, partcularly to hear the Crystal Palace tracks and another version of "It's Love!" I only know the one from Gaelic Park in 1971.

But I'm baffled as to why they keep releasing shortened versions of "For Everyone." The original has a killer bass solo at the end and lasts about 8 minutes or so. The version that was on Something's Coming/Beyond and Before faded out before the bass solo, and from the looks of this one, it will be the same (track time is listed at about 4 minutes). What's the deal?

Tim

:rightG:
P.S. I'm new here, so I have to get the smilies out of my system. :-) :wavetowel





You're naming it; Killer bass solo it is. I would have done anything to get my hands on a audible version...

[hawk]

I'm also looking foward to getting it on tuesday no matter what it costs....as they say Yes is Yes.

[db]

I'm also looking foward to getting it on tuesday no matter what it costs....as they say Yes is Yes.



I just got this 3 CD package and it sounds killer!

[db]

Can anyone give me their list of the best live YES CDs? The Word Is Live surely must rank up there high on the list. Thanks for your help - I'm trying to find the best of the best since there are so many live YES packages out there.

[BrianD]

Welcome to Yesfans db

There are a lot of live albums - no one knows how good this latest one will be but I have high hopes.

Here is a thread that covers the issue - obviously it doesn't include 'The Word is Live'

http://www.yesfans.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21380&highlight=Live+albums

[Hill St.]

I just heard Sound Chaser(Detroit 1976) on xm.It was excellent.

[CybrKhatru]

Just heard the ISAGP from the Crystal Palace on my Ipod...it too is really good. Not that we need another live version of All Good People...LOL....but they ought to be this good!

---Matt

[Ktrek]

I hope my Amazon order comes on Tuesday. I haven't got a confirm so my hopes are fading.

Kevin

[Hill St.]

I hope my Amazon order comes on Tuesday. I haven't got a confirm so my hopes are fading.

Kevin
Positive attitude Kevin!It will come.I was tempted to get it on Amazon but,I have never ordered anything with a release date.So,I figured it wouldn't ship til that date.I believe I'm wrong.I'm going to run out on my lunch hour and get it.This way I can play it the rest of the day at work and CRANK IT on my way home(1 hour commute).I'm sure I'll see a post from you on Tuesday.You were one of the first on the "Songs From Tsongas"

[Hugh Shiebler]

I can't wait for this. "We can fly from here" actually sounds pretty cool. I'm pretty sure that I've never heard that before. I missed the whole Drama tour.
In fact I was thinking how, in the '70's, YES was HUGE on Long Island. Massive.
But after '79, it was like a scattering of the tribes; many old fighters past just gave up on the group back then.

But man, I sure do cough up a lot of dough on this group. Ultimate Yes. Penultimate. In a Word. The Word is. Remasters. Re-re-masters.

But, ("ultimately"), it's all worth it!

[True Believer]

Tuesday! Waiting, waiting, waiting ...

[Charles Slane]

I ordered my copy from Amazon months ago. Unfortunately the release date on Amazon (UK) is now showing as September 12th .....

[Earl Grey]

My local Tower Records said they should have it in store on tuesday...

I can't wait! Tsongas last week, The Word Is Live next week, it's turned-out to be a pretty good month after-all!

I can't wait to see the whole package (artwork/notes/etc), I need a new YES album right about now, even if it is a vintage collection.

It's the next best thing to a new studio album, not bad atol not bad atol...

[Hill St.]

My local Tower Records said they should have it in store on tuesday...

I can't wait! Tsongas last week, The Word Is Live next week, it's turned-out to be a pretty good month after-all!

I can't wait to see the whole package (artwork/notes/etc), I need a new YES album right about now, even if it is a vintage collection.

It's the next best thing to a new studio album, not bad atol not bad atol...
Here,here Earl,It has been a good month.I too need a new Yes album!

[Charles Slane]

HMV.co.uk and Towerrecords.com now also have September 12th as the release date!

Does anyone know why?

[allpurechance]

Yesterday while absent mindedly channel surfing I stumbled across a blurb on MSNBC,an entertainment oriented portion of their Sunday afternoon programming.Promo for The Word Is Live replete with video clip(specifically Jon singing All Good People...whereabouts in time unknown,but it was at least post-Trevor R.).

They seemed to be indicating a general release date for this week(here in the USA).I cannot be absolutely sure,because I just caught the end of the promo spot.But,otherwise I don't think they'd be on the air!

Frank

:O)

[bondegezou]

I was listening to the first disc of The Word is Live. The material from The Yes Album tour is revelatory: here is a band full of energy, charging through these songs, making them seem fresh even though we've heard them so often before.

Bruford's drumming is stupendous: sometimes dominating, but -- like all the band members -- laying back when need be. Kaye also has the opportunity to shine: his organ playing is nothing like the sort of keyboard histrionics we became used to in prog, but it's great, works really well. The longer "America" is interesting: lots from Howe I hadn't heard before. "It's Love" offers a showcase for Squire.

The sound quality is good too: way better than any boot I've heard from this period.

Henry

[hawk]

I ordered this set from a local record store[Dr.Wax]and it was supposed to be in today but somehow their distributor didn't have it....hopefully i'll have it by Wednesday.

[True Believer]

Just got an email from Amazon.com - my order has been shipped today! Woo hoo!

[gleeman]

got this last night at Tower, which sells new releases Mondays at midnight. Guess I'm a diehard after all!

Anyway YES first disc is stunningly exciting, what a thrill to finally hear Astral Traveler and Everydays with Steve.....I've always thought Steve's playing was at its white hot peak right when he joined the band and its a thrill to have an entire hour of primo 1971 Howe/Bruford Yes in glorious sound. America is nice too, and even different from a bootleg show I have from just a month earlier in Germany....seems this number went through quite a bit of changes before being recorded a year later.
Haven't had a chance to listen to much else but Awaken, and that too is a thrill---the opening rock section played at a nice quick clip, the cosmic bits at the climax sounding very druggy with swirling pedal steel and keys.

Kudos also to Rhino for a great book---lots of hot photos, and great fan reminices. Most importantly they let the music speak for itself---none of the typical dull box set commentary which walks you through the set track by track. Refreshing!

My only complaint is why nothing from the classic Howe/Wakeman/Bruford group? I've always wanted to hear this lineup do HOTS and Roundabout. Nothing against Alan but I just love how the band cooked with Bill behind the kit. At first I thought well maybe there just wasn't anything of high enough sound quality available. But the BBC sessions and Drama material on this set is pretty rough for a major label release. So why the big jump from 1971 to 1976?

All in all though, a dream come true to have this great material relased in so loving a fashion. Thank you Yes and Rhino!

[allpurechance]

got this last night at Tower, which sells new releases Mondays at midnight. Guess I'm a diehard after all!

Anyway YES first disc is stunningly exciting, what a thrill to finally hear Astral Traveler and Everydays with Steve.....I've always thought Steve's playing was at its white hot peak right when he joined the band and its a thrill to have an entire hour of primo 1971 Howe/Bruford Yes in glorious sound. America is nice too, and even different from a bootleg show I have from just a month earlier in Germany....seems this number went through quite a bit of changes before being recorded a year later.
Haven't had a chance to listen to much else but Awaken, and that too is a thrill---the opening rock section played at a nice quick clip, the cosmic bits at the climax sounding very druggy with swirling pedal steel and keys.

Kudos also to Rhino for a great book---lots of hot photos, and great fan reminices. Most importantly they let the music speak for itself---none of the typical dull box set commentary which walks you through the set track by track. Refreshing!

My only complaint is why nothing from the classic Howe/Wakeman/Bruford group? I've always wanted to hear this lineup do HOTS and Roundabout. Nothing against Alan but I just love how the band cooked with Bill behind the kit. At first I thought well maybe there just wasn't anything of high enough sound quality available. But the BBC sessions and Drama material on this set is pretty rough for a major label release. So why the big jump from 1971 to 1976?

All in all though, a dream come true to have this great material relased in so loving a fashion. Thank you Yes and Rhino!

Yes,gleeman.Yes!Always nice to come to the site with alot to say and find that a like-minded individual has already done most of the thinking for one...!

The Word Is Live is beautiful!As just a book,it's fantastic.Got my bang for a buck out of it before ever a note of music from the discs hit the air.The fan and musician tributes are just so great!Tears in my eyes merely reading.We are not alone,I am not alone!Our feelings toward the band are shared by so many.

As I type to you,the early stages of disc 1-the early stages of their career are unfolding most pleasingly into my ears.It's a beautiful thing,this is.

Just had to get up today and rush out and make the purchase.My youngest son came with me.He's always great to have along on any such expedition,he's one of those people who soften the inevitable bumps and obstacles that arise(nearest ATM for our bank down for service,first place we went holding cash with intent to buy,a Coconuts,had yet to stock...).In the end,we went with our original plan,and the area's largest FYE did indeed have it in stock.All it took was a read through,after I called my sister to let her know I was "in possession",and I was gone.After the read through,another call to her to tell her of my(predictably!)maudlin reaction.

Now Your Is No Disgrace,the first time I've ever heard a live version with Bill Bruford on drums is playing,and I find myself thinking "that had to be Steve on Everydays!"(a quick check,and yep,Steve,and also he on Astral Traveller-one of my favorite "old" [lol] Yestunes...my ears still serve me well,although I type to you in the reading glasses I have recently had to employ...my eyesight was always so good....now my arms aren't long enough!----oh,yeah!gleeman already addressed this!LOL!Steve,that is,not my eyesight...)...

They are cooking through this version of YIND!

This and Tsongas in two weeks,is anyone feeling at least a little better about the More Drama disappointment?!

Anyway,upshot is-The Word Is Live is beautiful!

Did I mention that it's beautiful?!

It's beautiful.

Frank

:O)

[Sheerah]

Enjoy the live cd as i do not believe Yes will play live anymore.

Whatever.........

[Faceintheplace]

I don't think Yes will play live any more.

Alan White seems to think different based on what he said to Don Cassidy last July so I think we will see at least one or two more tours.

I just got my copy of The Word Is Live today. The defenite hilights for me are the songs from Crystal Palace (the playing has an almost Who Live at Leeds energy to it, unreal.) 1971 and the late 70s material.

It's great to have Go Through This and We Can Fly From Here on an official Yes cd. The sound isn't perfect but it's better than any boot I've heard. The rehersal version of Go Through This on the Drama remaster has nothing on the MSG live version with vocals. I've been listening to the Hartford '80 version for years. Steve was a wildman when they played it live. I'm very glad it was included.

[VentureRG]

Ok Amazon, it's 8/23 and I am still waiting for confirmation that this has shipped. I've read the above early reviews. I've played "We Can Fly From Here" over and over again and watched the electronic postcard with its little snippet of live AGP. I've also avoided playing the sound samples at Rhino's site as I need the experience of being surprised and listening to the whole track for the first time. So now I implore you--I must have my copy of TWIL and I can't wait much longer. I won't be held responsible for what might happen if I don't get it soon. So Amazon Gods please make this happen and make it happen soon. Thanks. Rich

[Ktrek]

Ok Amazon, it's 8/23 and I am still waiting for confirmation that this has shipped. I've read the above early reviews. I've played "We Can Fly From Here" over and over again and watched the electronic postcard with its little snippet of live AGP. I've also avoided playing the sound samples at Rhino's site as I need the experience of being surprised and listening to the whole track for the first time. So now I implore you--I must have my copy of TWIL and I can't wait much longer. I won't be held responsible for what might happen if I don't get it soon. So Amazon Gods please make this happen and make it happen soon. Thanks. Rich

Rich,

I just got my ship confirm yesterday and I know of others who got theirs on Saturday. Perhaps they are filling orders in the order they received them?

Kevin

[VentureRG]

Kevin: Yeah or maybe they're going west coast to east coast. Who knows. I mean can I come over--you'll likely have your set days before me. Oh but you're in the LSS and I'm in the City of BL. That won't work. Well I'll just have to stay calm and it will be over soon. Also, must stay far away from Tower or any other retail outlet that could lure me inside and result in a duplicative purchase. Rich

[Ktrek]

Also, must stay far away from Tower or any other retail outlet that could lure me inside and result in a duplicative purchase. Rich

I know what you mean! I logged on to Amazon a couple of nights ago to cancel the order so I could buy it locally when I realized it wasn't going to be here on the release date. Unfortunately they wouldn't let me cancel because my order was already in process! *sigh*

Kevin

[Hill St.]

I got it!....but,it wasn't easy.I decided to get it on my lunch hour today.The closest one(Tower Records) to my work was over 10 miles.Well,first mapquest directions were way off.Big shock there.I finally find the store after 15 minutes of looking.I proceed to the "CD BOX SET" section.Nothing.I go to the regular cd section.Nothing.I noticed there was a "DVD BOX SET" section so I start heading towards it.I had to go through the "MUSIC DVD" section to get there.I figured I'd check there first.No Yes in the Y's.I did find Yes Acoustic and Yes Greatest Video Hits above the Rap compliation dvd's.I finally found it in the W's.I commented to the teen something cashier that they should move them to the "CD BOX SET"(pointing to the front of the box where it says "3 CD Set").His response was refreshing as well as reassuring and I quote "UHHHH".The 50 mile commute home tonight was worth the quest.I'm half way through disc 2.

[Olorin]

I got my copy of The Word is Live today--the only copy my local Best Buy had! I haven't really had a chance to listen to it yet, except a song here and there, but the packaging is nice.

I have one major gripe about the set--it should absolutely have been 4 discs! Why oh why is there nothing after 1988? Granted, some of this time period is adequately covered on live CDs and DVDs, but then again, it seems like we already have a few live versions of Siberian Khatru, yet it's on there. In any case, live material from the Talk, Open Your Eyes, and Magnification tours really should have been included. I'd have loved to have had the acoustic version of Children of Light that was played on the Open Your Eyes tour. Oh well, maybe next time. I can't imagine this will be the last release like this, when the band said they were sifting through 80-90 CDs worth of material to compile this set.

[allpurechance]

I got my copy of The Word is Live today--the only copy my local Best Buy had! I haven't really had a chance to listen to it yet, except a song here and there, but the packaging is nice.

I have one major gripe about the set--it should absolutely have been 4 discs! Why oh why is there nothing after 1988? Granted, some of this time period is adequately covered on live CDs and DVDs, but then again, it seems like we already have a few live versions of Siberian Khatru, yet it's on there. In any case, live material from the Talk, Open Your Eyes, and Magnification tours really should have been included. I'd have loved to have had the acoustic version of Children of Light that was played on the Open Your Eyes tour. Oh well, maybe next time. I can't imagine this will be the last release like this, when the band said they were sifting through 80-90 CDs worth of material to compile this set.

Olorin!Hail,welcome and well met!

Just gotta love that screenname!---(---I've read my Tolkien!---oop,OUR Tolkien!---)

Yes.This is my hope,too.That they've just begun to "open up the vaults",as it were.Can we get enough live Yes?Answering for myself I must provide a resounding no,and it appears that your answer would be similar...

I've listened already(got the set today...) to the majority of it,and you will be pleasantly surprised by much of it.The older material resounds with Bill Bruford and Chris Squire shining bright.The Moraz era stuff is resplendent.However,as is the case with all things Yes,further review is required(Do we not know this only too well already?!)...
Welcome to the site,Grey Pilgrim!

Frank

:O)

[Sheerah]

Ok Amazon, it's 8/23 and I am still waiting for confirmation that this has shipped. I've read the above early reviews. I've played "We Can Fly From Here" over and over again and watched the electronic postcard with its little snippet of live AGP. I've also avoided playing the sound samples at Rhino's site as I need the experience of being surprised and listening to the whole track for the first time. So now I implore you--I must have my copy of TWIL and I can't wait much longer. I won't be held responsible for what might happen if I don't get it soon. So Amazon Gods please make this happen and make it happen soon. Thanks. Rich


Er, Rich, um, this is Yesfans. Amazon is over there ===>
;)

[Sheerah]

Yes.This is my hope,too.That they've just begun to "open up the vaults",as it were.
Frank

:O)

Maybe Dick will start picking Yes songs?

[sergeant2]

Wow, I am just finishing Awaken and while listening I was reading the section that 70s show Madison Square Garden and a whole flood of memories swirled back. Having been fortunate to be at one of these shows I too remember the Full page ads in the NY Times announcing the arrival of YES in New york, the rush to get tickets, the sights, sounds and smells of midtown Manhattan, Particularly the hot pretzels being sold outside of the garden ( This has been a real cool flashback).
Over the past few weeks it has been an odd time for YES fans, and a controversial time as well. I have been Listening to yes for thirty years and had platinum packages at the Turning Stone ( talk about depression). What strikes me funny though the depression did not last due to the new live CD, The great people here, and the comfort in knowing that whether or not YES ever tours again or puts out new material they ARE the greatest musicians in the last 35 years and for the enjoyment they have all given us in those years a hearty THANK YOU is offered Thanks for reading , Chris

[JL]

I got my copy today!!!! The last time I got a CD on release day, it was the Rhino Drama.

I've had a chance to listen to Then and Everydays from disc 1. Great stuff. I'm looking forward to having time to listen to all of it.

I hate the way discs 1 and 2 are packaged in a stack. I'm thinking of liberating them into thinlines. The stack and half disc thingy for disc 1 was a horrible idea.

[Hill St.]

Er, Rich, um, this is Yesfans. Amazon is over there ===>
;)
LOL,Sheila!I need that dog rolling icon!(I'm such a neophyte)

[VentureRG]

Sheila, you are absolutely right. Therefore, I implore the YesGods to deal harshly with the Amazon Gods and get me TWIL, get me shipping confirmation and otherwise reassure me in this time of need. Rich

[todd de sunhillow]

I agree very much with you JL, the packaging of the disc 1 and 2 sucks, on the contrary, this album rocks...I've got my copy today too...

[relayeire]

I have a poll on this site for TWiL Volume 2... I'm hoping that anyone who has the power to ok the project sees it! but, I am not holding my breath...

still, won't hurt anyone to vote in it!!!

[Judge Judy]

"Roundabout" skips horribly at the end of my disc two. Why does this keep happening with Rhino box sets? This also happened at the end of Disc 5 of In A Word.

I think that they hate me. That's my theory.

[JL]

Currently enjoying Everydays!!

The stuff from early in Steve's tenure with the band was the main selling point for this CD set. That and the Drama tour stuff.

[gleeman]

"Roundabout" skips horribly at the end of my disc two. Why does this keep happening with Rhino box sets? This also happened at the end of Disc 5 of In A Word.

I think that they hate me. That's my theory.


Actually Dan I think it might be the extreme running time of Disc two that's the problem--over 79 minutes! I've had CD players that couldn't handle discs over 76 minutes or so. Something about the angle of the laser as it reaches that far out to the edge of the disc casuses some possibly older players to skip.

[Judge Judy]

Actually Dan I think it might be the extreme running time of Disc two that's the problem--over 79 minutes! I've had CD players that couldn't handle discs over 76 minutes or so. Something about the angle of the laser as it reaches that far out to the edge of the disc casuses some possibly older players to skip.


I thought that might be it. I'm listening to it on my computer at work, which has always been a little touchy and sensitive, but when I get home and play the same disc it's usually fine.

[gleeman]

I totally agree that it should have been four discs. But I think the fourth disc should have filled in the 71-76 gap. We've got scores and scores of live stuff from KTA on. And we've heard Alan play the old standards over and over and over. What we need is more stuff from the all time greatest line up of Howe Bruford Wakeman Squire Anderson. And the rest of that fourth disc could be filled up with a side or two from the Tales tour---another grail that we've yet to see officially released.

[CybrKhatru]

I totally agree that it should have been four discs. But I think the fourth disc should have filled in the 71-76 gap. We've got scores and scores of live stuff from KTA on. And we've heard Alan play the old standards over and over and over. What we need is more stuff from the all time greatest line up of Howe Bruford Wakeman Squire Anderson. And the rest of that fourth disc could be filled up with a side or two from the Tales tour---another grail that we've yet to see officially released.

Makes me hope (perhaps naively?) that more archival stuff will be released officially if this set sells well to the fans.

Example: Perpetual Change and Long Distance Runaround/The Fish from Yessongs were from a concert(s) in 1971-2 on the Fragile tour. How about a release of that complete show? Or one of the European GFTO dates that gave us Parallels, Going For the One, and Wonderous Stories from Yesshows?

IF a professionally-recorded live Tales show is out there...now there's a pipe dream! :radiotape :radiotape

---Matt

[gleeman]

Yeah, I mean the fact that this box set skips right over the absolute peak of the band's artistic and popular success makes me wonder if they've got some complete shows up their sleeve. Maybe they felt that the fragile/CTTE/TFTO era was already well represented by Yessongs and Yesshows. But I'd forgive them this gap in the box set were we to get a complete Fragile tour show or a complete Tales show. Especially with the remix and mastering technology available today. For instance, Sound Chaser and Siberian Khatru on TWIL come from the same show as Ritual and GOD on Yesshows, but how much better the mix is on TWIL!

[Trooper2112]

I was pleasantly surprised to see TWIL listed in iTunes on the release date. I downloaded this morning and I am enjoying the 70-71 set very much. My collective comments to some of the points posted in this thread so far:

1) hopefully Yes will pursue the Vault strategy that the Dead has done so well. B/W a built in digital distribution channel through iTunes and/or a Yes branded site (or Rhino site) the band has a huge inventory of great shows that they could digitally polish and release to a fan base that would undoubtedly make meaningful purchases. Maybe we're not as many as the Dead, but Yes fans are a meaningful #.

2) Leaving out the Fragile/CTTE era is a bit disappointing, but I am sure that future Vault issues could uncover some gems from that era (SSOTS, LDR,Fish...).

3) I too would like to see an official release from the TALK era, but there are a # of very good soundboard boots out there that certainly can hold me over. I would like to have seen additional Big Generator and/or an expanded, remastered CD release of 9012Live that would include the entire concert.

4) How about Machine Messiah or Silent Wings thrown on TWIL. The '78 Starship Trooper had a killer Wakeman solo with some incredible Moog effects throughout.

5) I agree that the coverage of official and soundboards out there for 97 through the Ladder is sufficient. I would like to see the Tsongas DVD in a CD release (aka Rush from Rio) and would not mind having the Masterworks tour on an official release either.

Let's go guys - your fans are ready to support you for the opportunity to have our own pieces of the YES VAULT!

[CybrKhatru]

Currently listening to The Big Medley from disc 2. Recorded at the Forum in LA.

Sounds awesome...it's great to FINALLY have an official version of this.

Dick's Picks - style Yes releases? Bring 'em on!!! That would be supa-dupa-sweet.

---Matt, dreamin' again :headset:

[Dantalion Rides Again]

I think Rhino releases of Yessongs and Yesshows (expanded & remastered of course) would be the perfect supplement - - - oh better yet: A boxed set of both albums, expanded and remastered!

Imagine ... "Coming from Rhino Christmas 2006: The Word Is Live (again): Yessongs & Yesshows Remastered & Expanded For Your Serious Delight"

[JL]

Listening to the 88 stuff on disc three.

Trevor is seriously tearing it up on Hold On. This dude is a serious heavyweight on the guitar.

[daveanderson]

"Roundabout" skips horribly at the end of my disc two. Why does this keep happening with Rhino box sets? This also happened at the end of Disc 5 of In A Word.
Same thing here. I returned my copy. I really hope it's not my player.

Love the set, but the quality of the Drama material is absolutely hideous. It's unlistenable. I have dozens of Yes audience recordings from the '70's that are much better. I can't believe that's the best quality recording of that tour in the vault.

The Crystal Palace '71 stuff is killer. I love to hear Bruford's funky, almost-jazz drumming with Yes.

Cobo Hall, QPR, and the '78 stuff is fantastic too.

And yes! More from 71-76 please. They've got all of QPR '75 and God knows what else, as well as the rest of Crystal Palace.

MORE MORE MORE!

--Dave A.

[VentureRG]

AOL Radio is now playing TWIL on the All Yes channel. Just heard "Go Through This." Hey guys still waiting for that Amazon shipping confirmation--again Yes Gods please intervene on my behalf! Rich

[Judge Judy]

Listening to the 88 stuff on disc three.

Trevor is seriously tearing it up on Hold On. This dude is a serious heavyweight on the guitar.

I was going to say something about that yesterday during my first listen. The guy deserves way more credit than he ever gets, and that solo is proof. Anyone who disagrees should try playing it sometime. They will return humbled.

[Judge Judy]

Same thing here. I returned my copy. I really hope it's not my player.

Well when I brought mine home after work last night I listened to it on my boom box and it played fine. I'm still going to return it for another copy though --- not having this at work to listen to is NOT an option.

[Ktrek]

Well when I brought mine home after work last night I listened to it on my boom box and it played fine. I'm still going to return it for another copy though --- not having this at work to listen to is NOT an option.

Dan,

If you are playing this on your PC drive at work and it's what's skipping I recommend that you don't. You can damage your drive. Many older drives are not designed to read overburn information. I do think that there are drives that may have a flash to remedy the problem but you would have to visit the drive manufacturer's website. If it played fine on your boom box buying another copy is not going to fix the problem. The solution is to buy a newer drive.

Kevin

[neilius]

I went into Leeds city centre to buy this today and guess what? It wasnt there! Is there a different release date for it in the U.K?

[Judge Judy]

Dan,

If you are playing this on your PC drive at work and it's what's skipping I recommend that you don't. You can damage your drive. Many older drives are not designed to read overburn information. I do think that there are drives that may have a flash to remedy the problem but you would have to visit the drive manufacturer's website. If it played fine on your boom box buying another copy is not going to fix the problem. The solution is to buy a newer drive.

Kevin

Fortunately it's not my drive. HA HA HA (<----------diabolical laughter)!!!!!!

[Orbert]

I love to hear Bruford's funky, almost-jazz drumming with Yes.Didn't Robert Fripp once say that BB is a jazz drummer trapped in rock bands, or something like that? I haven't picked this one up yet (can't find it), but I am looking forward to hearing more Bruford-era Yes, and wish there was more Drama stuff. But hey, we take what we can get.

[Ralf Eigl]

I went into Leeds city centre to buy this today and guess what? It wasnt there! Is there a different release date for it in the U.K?

Neilius, Amazon.de says September23, so probably that is the official release date for Europe

Ralf

[neilius]

Thanks Ralf!

[Ralf Eigl]

Just checked again, they postponed release on Amazon Germany again, this time to October 4th

[Vic Anderson]

sept 12

hopefully

[gus]

just got an email from cdwow and they said the release date has been pushed back to September 12th. Hmph! I can deal with it, though.

[JL]

How about Tony Kaye?

He really shines all over the place on this thing, the 70, 71 and 88 material alike. He really adds some cool organ to Shoot High Aim Low.

Currently listening to YIND from disc 1. The whole band was on fire.

[Timmo]

Don't forget, LA area yesfans, Earl Grey is having an open-house/listening party/heavy drinking session to play The Word is Live on Friday.

PM him or myself for details.

[KPatrick]

I'm surprised no one has commented on Chris' vocal self-accompaniment of his bass solo on "It's Love." i haven't decided whether it's hilarious or brilliant yet, but it's compelling to listen to. And what soul!!

This set should debunk the myth that Yes has no soul. Not one that has a lot of currency on this space, I know, but the thing that struck me -- apart from the kind of crappy sound quality of most of it, which doesn't kill it for me -- is how much FIRE they played with. The one constant through the thing is that every song just f--king COOKS. This is passionate, soulful, playing; disciplined swing. Really exuberant performances. And even thoigh the DRAMA sound quality sucks, "Go Through This" cuts throigh it with its energy.

Easily Yes' most enjoyable release since YESSYMPHONIC, I think.

[David Momberg]

Got mine on Tuesday and overall I am very satisfied! I too could go on and on about what was omitted, and how it could be better-like more Wakeman, some Igor and Billy era stuff, some Tales, etc. But I will instead dwell on the good, and not just the good, but the awesome! First, the versions of "Awaken"(My all time no.1Yessong), America, and Sound Chaser are the best versions of these songs I think I've ever heard, and I own all of the commercial versions plus I have over 100 boots so thats saying alot!!!! Plus "Future Times/Rejoice", and "Yours is no disgrace" are very close to perfect. The whole first Disc is awesome, esp. for Bruford fans, except for Jon's voice on It's Love(Is that really him?-sounds more like Robert Plant!) The Buggle era stuff is nice too-good mix, and Rabin really rips on Hold On, and Shoot High Aim Low. IMO the three aforementioned songs(Awaken,America, and SC) make it worth $40 hands down!!!!

[David Momberg]

P.S. the booklet is awesome too-with some great quotes from fans and quality musicians-plus some pretty neat pictures.

[True Believer]

Can't wait for mine! Mr Amazon.com says it's on its way!

[Ktrek]

Mine came from Amazon today! Yippee! Hopefully I'll have time to listen to it over the next couple of days but I have my wife's two sisters staying with us so perhaps not! :-(

Kevin

[JL]

Right before I left for class tonight, I sat down and listened to HOTS and Awaken from disc 3.

WOW!!!

Not the greatest sound quality, but the intensity level of the performances was off the charts. The same is true of virtually ALL of disc 1. I haven't delved too deeply into disc 2 yet. I plan to do that in a couple of days.

It definitely seems like they picked the material on the basis of the intensity level. There is some crappy sound quality and a flubbed note here and there, but all of the stuff I've listened to so far were performances that the band really seemed to be FEELING!!!!

[Buglunch]

'America' is great- the one before Wakeman with Tony Kaye.
Had a great preview last night at deliciousagony.com One was given away.........not to me, ouch.
I missed Ladder and OYE tours, would have been nice for me too to get some of that.

[Judge Judy]

I would just like to state that since getting my copy on Tuesday, I have listened to this thing, back to front, ten times. In fact yesterday I listened to the entire thing and then immediately went back and listened to the whole thing all over again.

[CybrKhatru]

Right before I left for class tonight, I sat down and listened to HOTS and Awaken from disc 3.

WOW!!!

Not the greatest sound quality, but the intensity level of the performances was off the charts. The same is true of virtually ALL of disc 1. I haven't delved too deeply into disc 2 yet. I plan to do that in a couple of days.

It definitely seems like they picked the material on the basis of the intensity level. There is some crappy sound quality and a flubbed note here and there, but all of the stuff I've listened to so far were performances that the band really seemed to be FEELING!!!!

Amen to that.

I too think that these performances were more-or-less chosen based on their emotional intensity rather than either technical perfection or crystal-clear sound.

Kind of like your favorite bootleg. You know...the one that doesn't sound all that hot, but MAN...what a performance!

I've been referring to this as "Yes- The Official Bootleg".And I hope it's volume 1. But time will tell, right?

Funny thing is: I'm sure this was partially done so that Yes could get a piece of the bootlegger's pie. And that's great---it's about time. However, I'm finding that it's only whetting my appetite. LOL....

--Matt :headset: :radiotape :headset: :radiotape :headset:

[pip_dreams]

Hello, I'm from the UK - I'm a little confused by some online shops advertising 'The Word Is Live' as a 2CD and 1DVD set - is this something that is completely wrong? I noticed they've amended these details at cdwow and are selling it very cheaply (is this still the boxed edition set - or is there a different version - maybe a standard jewel case one?)

Thank you

Phil.

[Ktrek]

Hello, I'm from the UK - I'm a little confused by some online shops advertising 'The Word Is Live' as a 2CD and 1DVD set - is this something that is completely wrong? I noticed they've amended these details at cdwow and are selling it very cheaply (is this still the boxed edition set - or is there a different version - maybe a standard jewel case one?)

Thank you

Phil.

Phil,

I saw that also but their info had to be wrong. There is only the box set which consists of 3 CDs and a very nice book I might add. Get it. It's worth every penny.

Kevin

[Silent_wings]

Welcome to Yesfans Phil
My copy is still in the mail from Amazon
I'm dieing to hear it

[pip_dreams]

Thanks for the info, Kevin, much appreciated - I shall go ahead and order at once! Although I enjoy listening to concerts as a 'whole', it will be nice to hear the individual songs from the different era's of Yes. I can't understand why it is so much cheaper from cdwow though - I know they ship from asia, so I hope it's not a bootleg, though I've bought from them in the past.

Also, a big thank you, to Kathy - thank you for making me so welcome and I don't know why I didn't join sooner!! I can't wait to get stuck into some of the posts.

[Orbert]

It definitely seems like they picked the material on the basis of the intensity level. There is some crappy sound quality and a flubbed note here and there, but all of the stuff I've listened to so far were performances that the band really seemed to be FEELING!!!!No overdubs, then? I really hate overdubs on live recordings. I'll take less-than-pristine quality and the occassional bad note, if I know that what I'm listening to is what the band actually played that night.

[lucyindy]

Got my copy this week.....haven't listened to all 3 yet, but what I have heard, I love. It's a trip down memory lane for the most part, taking me right back to many concerts over the years. I hope they do more of these!

[smatt]

Me and Early gave all 3 discs a spin the other nights! I love it!



:band:


Love the selections love the quality, love the packaging!

I can't actually find anything bad at all. But that's just me ;)

[TNyesfan]

I can't wait. :running:
Mine was shipped today!

[FatherG]

I'm one of the contest winners...hopefully I won't have to wait until they are all in the same room to autograph it...

[Hugh Shiebler]

Got it today! Looks great. But right now Bill Maher is on, talking to Cindy Sheehan! First things first!

[pedro skychaser]

caught train to redeye-got twil-listening to 'its love"-it rips'n'shakes-showcase for fish's scats and mung bean shaker-"oh mama gotta crazy feelin' my heart is reelin'!!"
sorta like a young funky zep wigout!

"loki looked into the peach coloured sunset and saw that the stonebridge reached
to the mountain"

[todd de sunhillow]

Just listened all of the discs , wow, its great, but still, I'm not onto the idea of the packaging of disc 1 and 2, the but the muic is great , more heavy and more Yes...

[gingerbaker]

Me and Early gave all 3 discs a spin the other nights! I love it!



:band:


Love the selections love the quality, love the packaging!

I can't actually find anything bad at all. But that's just me ;)


Did you drink all the booze before the official listening party?

[BrianD]

Just listened all of the discs , wow, its great, but still, I'm not onto the idea of the packaging of disc 1 and 2, the but the muic is great , more heavy and more Yes...

I haven't had a chance to see it yet - could you clarify about the packaging?

[Hugh Shiebler]

Discs 1 and 2 are basically on top of each other, overlapping. So you can't get disc 1 without taking out dsic 2. Kind of annoying, but I guess a space saver.

Disc 1 with Bruford is a revelation. I have the Musikladen DVD, but nothing could have prepared me for the versions of "Everydays" and "Yours is No Dsigrace". These early tunes SMOKE. There is just so much energy and talent that these tracks seem to be bursting at the seams.

Disc 2 has so much new (to me) material that it is going to take a while to digest. The 1978 material, played while reading the excellent liner notes, brought back intense flashbacks of those classic MSG shows....

[JL]

Discs 1 and 2 are basically on top of each other, overlapping. So you can't get disc 1 without taking out dsic 2. Kind of annoying, but I guess a space saver.

I've taken disc 1 and put it in a seperate case.

[Albedo]

Disc 1 with Bruford is a revelation. I have the Musikladen DVD, but nothing could have prepared me for the versions of "Everydays" and "Yours is No Dsigrace". These early tunes SMOKE. There is just so much energy and talent that these tracks seem to be bursting at the seams

Hugh, if you don't have the 1971 New Haven weed you should get it, it has YIND, Perpetual Change, and otherw with Bruford and it really smokes. It's an open weed that I have in the Trading Room, if any one is now interested.

[gleeman]

Hugh, if you don't have the 1971 New Haven weed you should get it, it has YIND, Perpetual Change, and otherw with Bruford and it really smokes. It's an open weed that I have in the Trading Room, if any one is now interested.

YES everyone get New Haven 71 NOW. It's a very tight show, even more so than the Crystal Palace stuff. Good sound too!

[VentureRG]

While I continue to wait and wait for Amazon to deliver my TWIL, I saw it at Tower Records today (Danger Will Robinson, danger! Beware of duplicate purchase) on sale for $34.99, which is not too bad at all. Rich

[Scooty]

Im buying my copy tomorrow....
Im so excited about hearing this!!

[JL]

I had some more disc 1 going before I left for work today. One thought that keeps creeping into my head while I listen is "King Crimson called. They said they want their drummer back."

I got on board for the New Haven 71 weed Albedo was kind enough to offer up a few posts back. Since I got The Word Is Live, I can't get enough of the early in Steve's tenure stuff.

I've hit discs 1 and 3 pretty heavily but I still haven't listened to a lot of disc 2. I'm big on 76 and Tormato tours, so it's not because I don't dig the material.

I had serious smoke coming off my ears the other day before school when I dug on HOTS and Awaken from the beginning of disc 3. Very high intensity.

I am totally enjoying this set of CDs.

[todd de sunhillow]

As what Hugh Shiebler had mentioned, Disc 1 and 2 are top of each other, and can't get the disc 2 while the disc 1 is on top of it, but I also planned to take all those cd's 1,2 and 3 to a seperate cd case, I already listen to all the discs over and over again, wow it really rocked!!!

[Olorin]

I put mine in a jewelbox that holds 4 discs (it's the size of the thick ones that used to hold 2 discs), scanned the box art, printed it out on Fellowes CD tray liner inserts, and voila! A fairly professional looking job that's easy to use AND fits in my CD rack!

[VentureRG]

Well, you can all rest easy, my TWIL is FINALLY on the way thanks to the intervention of the Yes Gods with the Amazon Gods. I pre-ordered and it did not ship till today! I saw it at Tower for $35 and successfully resisted. It's a great looking set and I like the RD cover/art. Anyway, it only cost me like $14 on Amazon-I had a $25 coupon through the use of my Amazon Credit Card. Now the wait till it arrives. Rich

[pedro skychaser]

got twil-overlapping discs and all-so much to digest-disc 2 soundchaser-has always been the most surreal track(with the ancient) moraz is just so brilliant-the backdrop synths are so sinister sounding-thus the electro flamenco solo is chilling,the beginning has more "bird sounds " that sound like creepy ravens,the rythm section take a bow,their most audascious hour,this track will honestly make your hairs stand on edge-anderson spits out the cha cha chas-howe goes nuts-heaven!!

[Scooty]

Ok I think I just offcially shat myself...
"It's Love" is now my favorite Yessong EVER...

HOLY CRAP!!
This first disc is worth the 45 bucks I dropped today at Best Buy..and Ive still got 2 to go!

[True Believer]

Scoot! Mine's on its way and I CAN'T WAIT!!!

[Scooty]

Anne, you have SO much to look forward to. Ive just started listening to the second disc..
Disc One is fantastic, It's Love is a phenom track..and the rest of disc one (Crystal Palace show '71..stands out) is incredible. The 65 page booklet has a lot of fantastic photos of the boys in action...

Im in Nirvana right now

[Scooty]

NP: The Big Medley from Inglewood...

Inglewood???!?!?!?!?!..LOL!!
It sounds fantastic..just starting Chris' bit now

[Silent_wings]

GGGGrrrrrr my copy still hasn't gotten here
darn Amazon

[Scooty]

Its soooooooooooooooooo good
and a lot of fun
And the only reason Im up this late :lmao:

[Earl Grey]

I'm listening to The Rhythm Of Love...

I love this album. If you have a problem with this album, you've got a problem. Or a goiter you should have 'looked at'.

A FINE live album, bumps and all, it's real, I love it.

If I had someone in my life I was trying to 'turn on' to YES, I'd give them 'The Word Is Live'.

It's a fine document, wonderstuff+ in my book.

EG:yesbird:

[Earl Grey]

'Awaken'.

WOW!

[Earl Grey]

'The Word Is Live' is the best live YES album to date.

'Yessongs' is a close second, but I like the new album best.

I love the hell out of the third disc.

I love Squire 'scatting' to a Young Rascals cover song... oh my GAWD!

Howe tossing-off beads of sweat on the proving-ground of Astral Traveler...

'America'. Sublime, and better than Paul Simon for Gawd's sake...

I LOVE this album.

[Scooty]

3rd disc now spinning

Im in love...and Its Love has now become my fav Yessong...
'the scating is impeccable

The bass playing sublime

Wow...just wow

[Earl Grey]

"I didn't have a copy of the Oakland show... In my backyard, what great tracks!"

"I had it Earl..."

haHA!

I'm SO out of the loop...

:ele:

[pedro skychaser]

re "its love"---"it's not so surprising that he scats and shreds on the bass; it's how astonishing he is at it!!!!"
to be gobsmacked and shaken by a yessong after 35 years-priceless!
btw(makes me want to check out the rascals)


"loki heard the rumble and thunder beneath the floating stonebridge"

[Earl Grey]

Isn't that the most amazing thing Skychaser?

Chris 'scatting'.

It simply doesn't get better than that, speaking as a musician...

:ele:

[Scooty]

The Drama material has never sounded better!!

Loving "We Can Fly From Here"

It sounds great

[Earl Grey]

Scoot! Brutha!

I know. It's the best, unless there's some person who recorded a show on the sly (you KNOW who you are...).

The best Drama tracks so-far, most amazing.

[yarstruly]

'America' is great- the one before Wakeman with Tony Kaye.
Had a great preview last night at deliciousagony.com One was given away.........not to me, ouch.
I missed Ladder and OYE tours, would have been nice for me too to get some of that.


The Ladder Tour is officially released as "House of Yes" and there is a great weeded Radio Broadcast from Universal Amphitheater 12/97 worth persuing...

[gleeman]

Somebody earlier remarked that well we already have a lot of live Siberian Khatrus why another? Well, cuz the Detroit 76 version here is totally BAD ASS! (Can I say that here? LOL) Heavy heavy heavy, these boys weren't foolin' around. And Steve really thrashes at the end. Of course I don't have to point out that the Soundchaser which follows is even more amazing, I think its the highlight of the whole box set.

I love the mix of these tracks, way more exciting than the flat dry mix of the same show on Yesshows----now I want to hear this entire performance in this new incredible mix!

[soporjoe1]

anyone in Cincinnati know where to find this???? i thought rhino had decent distribution, but this isn't showing at any of the best buys or borders in the region. unless it's misfiled in the dvds (but i would think it would still show as in stock)

[VentureRG]

Joel: no Tower records in Cincinnati (they have it-see above post)?

[YesJen357]

I decided to hold off purchasing this one after reading the Amazon reviews. After reading these last few comments, - mine is now 'on' order.
Thanks everyone.

[Scooty]

I decided to hold off purchasing this one after reading the Amazon reviews. After reading these last few comments, - mine is now 'on' order.
Thanks everyone.

Jen..trust me...
Its worth every penny.
There are several tracks that I could claim are "worth the price" alone!

[JL]

I started on disc 2 today. I'm up to Sweet Dreams.

So far this rocks as hard as 1 and 3. Siberian/Chaser is massively cool!!

[Scooty]

It's Love from disc 1
The Big Medley from Disc 2
We Can Fly From Here,Shoot High Aim Low from Disc 3


4 reasons why 45 bucks was a small price to pay for this package..

[ToBeOver]

It's Love from disc 1
The Big Medley from Disc 2
We Can Fly From Here,Shoot High Aim Low from Disc 3


4 reasons why 45 bucks was a small price to pay for this package..

These are all great, Scooty. I've listened to all 3 discs five times already and can't get enough of it!

Let's keep our fingers crossed that they come out with a live box set that spans '89 to the present in the near future!

:keyboard:

[Buglunch]

The Ladder Tour is officially released as "House of Yes" and there is a great weeded Radio Broadcast from Universal Amphitheater 12/97 worth persuing...
I have that House of Blues DVD but I'd like lots of that live on CD from other gigs.
Since I don't have TWiL yet and it's exactly one year now since Yes 35 show in LondonONT.....................................I'm enjoyng four versions of Owner of a Lonely Heart (just got back from band practise where we worked on Sting's 'Fragile' ! )
1. Acoustic version from Tsongas
2. VHS studio version - Greatest Video Hits

3. Trevor Rabin Live in L.A., nyah nyah AND

4. 90125 studio CD.

bonus 5. Remembering it live Vancouver 1984.

........letting 90125 run on. More Tsongas to come.

[allpurechance]

Well,I don't care what everyone else says,lol---

As far as I'm concerned,The Word Is Live is now officially the finest widely available live Yes recording.

And,I haven't even reached disc 3 yet!

[Scooty]

These are all great, Scooty. I've listened to all 3 discs five times already and can't get enough of it!

Let's keep our fingers crossed that they come out with a live box set that spans '89 to the present in the near future!

:keyboard:


Here here!!
And with the sales its hopefully garnering..Volume 2 could very well be a possibility!

[Scooty]

NP:disc 2...

[smatt]

Ok I think I just offcially shat myself...
"It's Love" is now my favorite Yessong EVER...

HOLY CRAP!!
This first disc is worth the 45 bucks I dropped today at Best Buy..and Ive still got 2 to go!


Butt-licking noted...... ;)


Pucker big there Scooty, he loves it! :smurf:

[TNyesfan]

It's here!
It just came, I love Al, my mailman!
Gotta go listen.
I'm so happy... :1loudspkr :running: :ciao:

[yarstruly]

Today is PAYDAY! Maybe able to get this and Tsongas soon....

[VentureRG]

It's in my hands finally, arrived at my office and now it's home to discover and explore. Alright TWIL! Onward!

[YEShead42]

Well, Word is Live finally arrived in my mailbox today and I haven't taken it off yet!
Great Job YES! Everything sounds Great!
My favorite cut? Chicago! I was at that show and now to have it on an Offical release well what can I say? It brought a lift to my soul!
Drama sounds Great! Nice to have "real" versions of the 2 songs we all knew from the live shows that weren't on the album.

I love the one fan comment something like: I thought it was the drugs and then realized it was YES! LOL Ahhh the 70's!

[schlepworld]

I picked this up yesterday - I was thinking just to check it out and go cheap, get a copy at half.com or something... but the package is so beautiful, and it was 'on sale' (at Tower for what that's worth!) - so , yoink!
I almost couldn't get beyond the first disc last night, I was completely floored by the brilliance of the sound and inspired performances. I could use about ten more volumes of this!
By the end of disc two I had to stop - pleasure overload! Wonderful to hear the Moraz-era band (esp. 'Sound Chaser'), and a show-stopping 'Fish' from Chris...it's all too much.
A really pleasant surprise; those suffering from Box Set Fatigue, know that this is something completely different.
Great work by the band and god bless Rhino.

[smatt]

It seems rather bizarre not to buy the set because one particular song is omitted. More to the point, I hope nobody is intending to weed any of the material on the album. If it's officially available, it shouldn't be being weeded!

Henry


Agreed Henry.... I personally believe the sound quality on this is stunning! I was rather shocked to be honest. I beleive this is the BEST non-studio release Yes has ever done! Well worth every penny IMHO!

[gingerbaker]

The word is live. Live censorship on the Yesfans site. I dont like what you are saying so i am going to take your cookies away with no tv and off to bed you go.

[smatt]

:nono:


Still, IMHO, the best release from the Yes cannon. The early stuff is just amazing, Astral Traveller is stunning......

[todd de sunhillow]

I'm listenin' to disc 1 , again and again,love these stuff

[marklovesyes]

I know I started a thread about this in another forum, but I will say something similar here:

TONY KAYE

One reason why "The Word Is Live" is worth the $45...

[Scooty]

Butt-licking noted...... ;)


Pucker big there Scooty, he loves it! :smurf:

Yadda Yadda Yadda Mr. Smatt ;)

Im gonna go put Disc 1 on now!!!

[Scooty]

:nono:


Still, IMHO, the best release from the Yes cannon. The early stuff is just amazing, Astral Traveller is stunning......


Damn Matt...your nose..there's a brown hue to it....

;)...:lmao:

[Sheerah]

Damn Matt...your nose..there's a brown hue to it....

;)...:lmao:

Something about that post made me think of this picture:

http://img204.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img204&image=dsc016292jn.jpg

[Scooty]

Something about that post made me think of this picture:

http://img204.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img204&image=dsc016292jn.jpg


I LOVE THAT PICTURE...dear Gawd we are wasted..

what a nite that was
that might have to be my new avatar

[Sheerah]

It would make a lovely avatar, Scooty!

[Scooty]

Bah! I can't get it samll enough to make an avatar

[Sheerah]

You'll have to crop it, methinks, and then shrink it.

[Sheerah]

You'll have to crop it, methinks, and then shrink it.

Gawd, did that just sound like a line from a bizarre porno movie?

[Scooty]

Im too retarted computer wise too figure that..I used to know how to do it..:lmao:

[Andy Haines]

Just got this today, and I've been driving the neighbours mad all afternoon. It rocks :git[1]:
I particularly like the Relayer tour performances.

[steve4001]

I know I started a thread about this in another forum, but I will say something similar here: TONY KAYE
One reason why "The Word Is Live" is worth the $45...
Absolutely! Kaye rocks on this release, and Bruford's early playing is a revelation.

[Hugh Shiebler]

Im too retarted computer wise too figure that..I used to know how to do it..:lmao:


oooo yeah; crop it, baby....crop it...ooooo now shrink it....


Try this............

[JL]

Prior to hearing the Word Is Live version of Roundabout, I had given up on live version's of this song. Nothing beat the studio version.

This one comes the closest, IMHO.

[todd de sunhillow]

In this album, its my first time to hear the "Drama" line up on live versions,wow they rocked too...

[Scooty]

In this album, its my first time to hear the "Drama" line up on live versions,wow they rocked too...

Completely agreed. I wish I would have been old enough to attend or even be aware of Yes before 1983..

We Can Fly From Here is fantastic.
Go Through This has so much energy..its frantic and dare I say New Wavish

[Hugh Shiebler]

Completely agreed. I wish I would have been old enough to attend or even be aware of Yes before 1983..

We Can Fly From Here is fantastic.
Go Through This has so much energy..its frantic and dare I say New Wavish

I Like "We can fly..." much better than i thought I would. This would have been great to hear on the More Trauma tour.

Go Through This is my least favorite track on the whole thing.

Did you ever have a real close friend, and watch them start acting differently, dressing differently, maybe just trying too hard to fit in, or be "liked", and in doing so, you see that they are not being true to themselves - - and maybe you are kind of embarassed for them??

[Scooty]

Did you ever have a real close friend, and watch them start acting idifferently, dressing differently, maybe just trying too hard to fit in, or be "liked", and in doing so, you see that they are not being true to themselves - - and maybe you are kind of embarassed for them??

:lmao:
I hear you loud and clear Hugh..

I don't not like Go Through This, Ill tell you one thing though, it sure would not have fit on the Drama album..I think We Can Fly From Here could have been on Drama though..

[Hugh Shiebler]

:lmao:
I hear you loud and clear Hugh..

I don't not like Go Through This, Ill tell you one thing though, it sure would not have fit on the Drama album..I think We Can Fly From Here could have been on Drama though..

Agreed. And Abilene on Tormato. Jeez i wish they would have consulted us before putting those albums together.

And what would have been the next logical step after the New Wave Yes? Yes in torn flannel shirts mumbling? Yes with their long hair hanging down in front of their faces headbanging?? Yes pumping out generic '80's stadium rock?

Oh wait, did that last one actually happen?

[Scooty]

Agreed. And Abilene on Tormato. Jeez i wish they would have consulted us before putting those albums together.

And what would have been the next logical step after the New Wave Yes? Yes in torn flannel shirts mumbling? Yes with their long hair hanging down in front of their faces headbanging?? Yes pumping out generic '80's stadium rock?

Oh wait, did that last one actually happen?

Abilene completely should have been on Tormato..as well as, I believe, Countryside and a more finished version of You Can Be Saved.

And Yes Hugh, the last one actually did happen ;)

[Hugh Shiebler]

And by the way - - that essay by the Gottliebs - - about the 1978 show at the garden -- that was my life. Word for word; right down to the suburban long Island High School, the Yes logos carved into desks, the topographic denim jackets, the sights and smells of NYC, the "pharmaceuticals" (I always wondered why Jon appeared to me like on of those Indian deities with 16 arms, and why the light show continued well into the train ride home....)

That description is SO dead-on accurate it is almost uncanny. Precisely perfect.

[Buglunch]

Agreed.

And what would have been the next logical step after the New Wave Yes? Yes in torn flannel shirts mumbling? Yes with their long hair hanging down in front of their faces headbanging?? ........

Oh wait, did that last one actually happen?
Now you're talking Neil Young!

[RABARKS]

:lmao:
I hear you loud and clear Hugh..

I don't not like Go Through This, Ill tell you one thing though, it sure would not have fit on the Drama album..I think We Can Fly From Here could have been on Drama though..

Go Through This is great! Kicks ass, as Americans say...
It's in my Yes rock 'n roll top three:

1. All Good People
2. Go Through This
3. Money

[smatt]

Completely agreed. I wish I would have been old enough to attend or even be aware of Yes before 1983..

We Can Fly From Here is fantastic.
Go Through This has so much energy..its frantic and dare I say New Wavish


You youngin' you...... :lol:

[smatt]

Damn Matt...your nose..there's a brown hue to it....

;)...:lmao:


Well, you know.............


:clapping:

[smatt]

Something about that post made me think of this picture:

http://img204.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img204&image=dsc016292jn.jpg

:cheers:

Oh jeeeez, that isn't very flattering at all! :lmao:


Scooty isn't that the night I coined you wiht the nickname " The Wobbler"


Oh how I love messy day though.........


Miss you guys! :crybby:

[relayer_1]

A-HA!! I just looked on AMAZON and PLAY in the UK and now suddenly the price of the 3 cd box set has jumped from £17.99 to £39.99 on AMAZON and £41.99 on PLAY!! I think this is WAY too expensive for a 3cd set. I picked up the GENESIS 3cd PLATIMUM COLLECTION brand new for £10.97 and I have got other 3 cd sets that cost nowhere near this. I was really looking forqward to this release ( even if there is STILL no stuff from the TOPOGRAPHIC tour on it ) but now at this price they can shove it!! Another bloody YES rip-off.

This mini-box set is not only expensive but wait till you read this:

THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOOTLEG SERIES, September 9, 2005
Reviewer: E. Rinehart "vegafleet" (puerto rico) -


THERE IS NO EXCUSE IN THIS AGE OF DVDA, HDCD, SACD TO ISSUE SUCH BAD SOUNDING STUFF AND PRESENT IT AS A PREMIUM BOX SET. I THINK STUFF LIKE THIS WAS WHAT THE BAND HAD IN MIND WHEN THEY ANNOUNCED (AND THEN SCRAPPED) THEIR 'OFFICIAL BOOTLEG'SERIES.

THE GRATEFUL DEAD LETS YOU KNOW THAT THEIR DICKS PICKS SERIES MAY NOT BE UP TO THE STANDARDS OF THE REGULAR RHINO RELEASES, SO THAT THE CONSUMER KNOWS WHERE TO SPEND THEIR MONEY. I FEEL CHEATED BY YES. I GOT THIS THE SAME DAY AS THE RHINO CHICAGO LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL BOX SET ($80 BUCKS FOR RHINO IN ONE DAY!) AND WAS ALSO DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SOUND. THE OLD 3 CD SET SOUNDED PRETTY MUCH THE SAME BUT THEY ACTUALLY BOTCHED THE DRUM SOUND ON THE NEW ONE. RHINO IS DEFINETELY SLIPPING.

and there is more....

A bootleg - in both sound & performance, September 7, 2005
Reviewer: Scott S. (Ninole, HI)

I am a MASSIVE Yes fan. Don't want to ever think I'd ever have even a small part in taking $ out of their pockets, but...this CD is very sub-par in both performance & especially sound quality. They obviously didn't have many master tapes to mix from; if they did please fire the mixing engineer now! It's cool as a collector of Yes recordings but beyond that, it's pretty awful. I so much wish I could say something different but I'd be lying. Very sad.

(both reviews from Amazon)

So come to think about spending $45-$50 bucks on this, well kinda makes you feel like I'm not going to be taken for a fool....I might buy it but for what I consider its worth.

one of the relayers

[YEShead42]

I am a MASSIVE Yes fan.

Jeez some fans are just never satisfied! They ----- YES doesn't release enough live material, So we get a live box set. They ----- that the sound qulity isn't good enough, these are the same fans,that if they were given Free live shows would still ----- about it.
I have lots of live shows and surely didn't need to buy this box set Yet I am Glad I did!

I am a huge YESfan BUT I don't like Jon or Steve or Chris or Alan or Rick BUT I am the worlds Biggest YESfan BUT I don't like their concerts But I am massive YESfan BUT I don't like Tales or Relayer or The Ladder or Close to the Edge or Magnification or The YES album BUT I really like YES just not their live albums But I am their #1 fan BUT I don't like their DVDs! :banghead:

[Orbert]

I am a huge YESfan BUT I don't like Jon or Steve or Chris or Alan or Rick BUT I am the worlds Biggest YESfan BUT I don't like their concerts But I am massive YESfan BUT I don't like Tales or Relayer or The Ladder or Close to the Edge or Magnification or The YES album BUT I really like YES just not their live albums But I am their #1 fan BUT I don't like their DVDs! :banghead:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[todd de sunhillow]

hey, Yeshead42, that was cool said ....

[frank zappa]

I finally got the box as an import (it's not out until Oct 4th in Germany).

CD 1 rules! A hungry, young group playing like it might be its last gig. Fantastic! Excellent sound qualitiy, too.

Now, on to CD 2...

[marklovesyes]

The funny thing is that this would have been probably $60-$70, at least, as a bootleg, and without all the pictures and great packaging. With all the extra stuff bootleggers would be asking $90-$100 for this package.

So, those complaining that they got only boot-quality sound should be thanking Rhino for saving us all 25 bucks!!

[KPatrick]

I really enjoy this compilation and I think it's the best thing they've put out in a while. The sound quality is pretty atrocious in some places, but it's still listenable. It's a great reminder that for all their studio magic, they've been phenomenal live. The less-than-sterling sound quality doesn't obscure that at all.

And if you want sterling sound quality, put in KEYS TO ASCENSION. That sound quality is tremendous, but its lack of authenticity is glaring. TWIL is what Yes sounded like Live. For those of us who never saw them before 1991, it's a great document.

[YepMan]

I just got my copy today (I'm a lazy git), and I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased. It definitely whets my appetite for more live material featuring the original lineup. This may be heresy, but I prefer by far Peter Banks' workout on "Astral Traveller" than Howe's later version. I really, really wish that the original lineup had recorded at least one more album.

C'mon, guys, we know that there's much more in the unreleased live tank. Let's have it all! We know that there's material from the TFTO tour just waiting to get out. Release it soon and the bunny won't get hurt.

[brotherofmine]

Looked for it HMV in Birmingham today..no sign of it!!!

[bondegezou]

Looked for it HMV in Birmingham today..no sign of it!!!

UK release was delayed. It may be out tomorrow (12 Sep), or it may not be out until 4 Oct.

Henry

[Vic W.]

Jeez some fans are just never satisfied! They ----- YES doesn't release enough live material, So we get a live box set. They ----- that the sound qulity isn't good enough, these are the same fans,that if they were given Free live shows would still ----- about it.
I have lots of live shows and surely didn't need to buy this box set Yet I am Glad I did!

I am a huge YESfan BUT I don't like Jon or Steve or Chris or Alan or Rick BUT I am the worlds Biggest YESfan BUT I don't like their concerts But I am massive YESfan BUT I don't like Tales or Relayer or The Ladder or Close to the Edge or Magnification or The YES album BUT I really like YES just not their live albums But I am their #1 fan BUT I don't like their DVDs! :banghead:

A big fat thumbs up to this post!

We can be a tad over-analytical and critical on this forum, but I guess that's a testament to what Yes brings to the table - and therefore the kinds of fans who show up here. Their music teases the intellect, not just the emotions (or the groin).

[Roan's Lady]

We can be a tad over-analytical and critical on this forum, but I guess that's a testament to what Yes brings to the table - and therefore the kinds of fans who show up here. Their music teases the intellect, not just the emotions (or the groin).

That's correct, and we are mostly ;) one smart lot with high expectations from a band who I'm sure prides itself on (among other things) exceeding expectations.
I like TWIL very much, but the sound does suffer in parts, for sure. I attribute this at least in part, to the very nature of live recording. I somehow don't think this observation makes me any less of a fan.

[rememberer]

I am a huge YESfan BUT I don't like Jon or Steve or Chris or Alan or Rick BUT I am the worlds Biggest YESfan BUT I don't like their concerts But I am massive YESfan BUT I don't like Tales or Relayer or The Ladder or Close to the Edge or Magnification or The YES album BUT I really like YES just not their live albums But I am their #1 fan BUT I don't like their DVDs! :banghead:

ROTFLMAO!!!!! You NAILED 'em! :-) I laughed so hard my face hurts. Whew!

Um... Does anybody know where to find the Roger Dean art for this on-line somewhere?

It's an awesome package but that "CD and a half" thing in the front isn't quite working for me, and given the size of the package I'd be better off to just put the discs in several standard sized cases so I can shelf them normally. I thought of scanning the cover but I think this would also benefit from my usual upgrade in font size for the tragically nearsighted while I'm at it. I really don't want to try airbrushing the text out, I suck at it and the back cover is just gorgeous.

[Vic Anderson]

i think the problem is these were the best recordings

its this or nothing

so there is no point commenting i think

[Altres]

Still can't find it at Virgin or HMV here in Dundee. :(

brian

[BredYes]

I bought TWiL in Amsterdam last weekend. I listened to the first disc and I like it very much. Great to hear Steve playing Astral Traveller and Everydays. He is far better than Peter Banks. Tony Kaye was more important for the live sound during this period than I thought he was. Nice to hear Brufords live interpretations of songs like All good people and Yours in No Disgrace. Great packaging! The sound is good, better than Yessongs.
Now it is time to listen to disc two.

[squonkduke]

I got my copy from www.music-wow.com (http://www.music-wow.com)
Just £12.99 shipping included.
I don't work for them in case you're wondering, but it seemed nice to me to point out to this online shop whoever is still searching for a good place to buy the box-set.
Musically speaking, it is a fantastic collection in my opinion, and even if i already owned more or less everything on unofficial recordings, i must say the quality here is far superior, and everything is really enjoyable listening to, even the tracks many say are of "appalling sound quality". For instance, to me the MSG 80 tracks are very listenable.
Bye, Alessandro

[HaroldLand]

I've now listened to it all the way through twice and I love it. To me it's as good as Yessongs.

[Rupert]

I was thinking how good this was gonna be, especially as I pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.uk when they first listed it, at £9.95 [and they only charged me that price], but have to say after a couple of listens this morning the sound quality is consistently abysmal. I would imagine most Yes fans have better sounding versions of most of these tracks on bootlegs. I for one, don't understand why the band havent simply "liberated" and cleaned-up some of bootlegs available. King Crimson managed it with their Collectors Club series, why can't Yes? Ah well, maybe next time.

[Vic Anderson]

i think they tried

i think this is the best they can manage

[Yescelt]

Can anyone else vouch for this music-wow online shop.
£12.99 seems too good to be true?

Regards, Brian

I got my copy from www.music-wow.com (http://www.music-wow.com)
Just £12.99 shipping included.
I don't work for them in case you're wondering

[bondegezou]

I was thinking how good this was gonna be, especially as I pre-ordered it from Amazon.co.uk when they first listed it, at £9.95 [and they only charged me that price], but have to say after a couple of listens this morning the sound quality is consistently abysmal. I would imagine most Yes fans have better sounding versions of most of these tracks on bootlegs. I for one, don't understand why the band havent simply "liberated" and cleaned-up some of bootlegs available. King Crimson managed it with their Collectors Club series, why can't Yes? Ah well, maybe next time.

I really don't understand what people are complaining about. The sound quality sounds great to me; it's slightly below par on the Drama tracks, but even they're not bad. I haven't heard any better bootlegs: the disc one material in particular is way better than the boots I've heard.

Henry

[HaroldLand]

I really don't understand what people are complaining about. The sound quality sounds great to me; it's slightly below par on the Drama tracks, but even they're not bad. I haven't heard any better bootlegs: the disc one material in particular is way better than the boots I've heard.

Henry
The quality of TWIL sounds great to me too. However some of the King Crimson Collectors Club releases have had awful sound quality. I wouldn't necessarily look there for a better example to compare TWIL.

[CybrKhatru]

I really don't understand what people are complaining about. The sound quality sounds great to me; it's slightly below par on the Drama tracks, but even they're not bad. I haven't heard any better bootlegs: the disc one material in particular is way better than the boots I've heard.

Henry


I agree...remember when the only possible outlet for live stuff was the bootleggers? I'd rather give my money straight to the band for that (or at least closer to it, via Rhino).

The Crimson Collector's Club I don't believe is a fair comparison---a few of the KCCC releases I've heard *were* in fact audience recordings, and not necessarily great ones at that. These are either board tapes or FM broadcast (please correct me if wrong!)...

And for the record, what I did have of these in my "boot" collection don't sound as good as they do here, and that's including the Drama stuff!

---Matt

[brotherofmine]

Can anyone else vouch for this music-wow online shop.
£12.99 seems too good to be true?

Regards, Brian
Just ordered it myself too. £12.99!!! Amazing. Thanks for putting this site to my attention.

[smatt]

I really don't understand what people are complaining about. The sound quality sounds great to me; it's slightly below par on the Drama tracks, but even they're not bad. I haven't heard any better bootlegs: the disc one material in particular is way better than the boots I've heard.

Henry


I agree Henry, I don't really have any complaints about it at all. The Drama stuff isn't all that great but we all knew the quality of the recordings there. I'm not sure where these golden ears are coming from, as I feel I'm pretty darned picky myself, and am more than happy with what I'm hearing on it. I guess some will never be happy, unless it's been so over-dubbed and compressed in the studio it sounds like, well it's studio. Personally I like live music, and don't expect it to sound perfect, if I want a studio disc, I'll spin 1.


It' get 9 out of 10 stars from this critic.....

[gleeman]

Yeah I also don't know what everyone's complaining about. Most everything sounds great, especially the Crystal Palace stuff. It is obvious that most of these tapes are just two track soundboards that couldn't be mixed anyway. But the sound is always very listenable and even quite exciting at times. I much prefer the mix of the Detroit '76 show on TWIL to the sterile, puny sounding mix of the same show on Yesshows.

But ultimately its the performances that count. And I'm astonished at how energetic fresh and exciting the band sounds throughout this set. Gonzo playing, really, that proves what hard and heavy lads Yes could be back in the day.

WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THIS!

[Yescelt]

Well, I was actually looking for a reference, rather than making a recommendation. The guy who originally posted the link only had 1 post on Yesfans, which was on the day he joined, so I was just enquiring if anyone else could support his recommendation.
Please let me know if your transaction goes ok.

Regards, Brian

Just ordered it myself too. £12.99!!! Amazing. Thanks for putting this site to my attention.

[VanDerGraaf]

I am LOVING this! And really so far it's disc 1 that's capturing my heart the most.

Thank god i preordered it in May and got it from Amazon for £12 ish!

They're never going to sell any at the price they have it for now.
A friend saw it in HMV on Monday and it was.....£50!!!!
Madness!

Any in depth talk will have to wait until i digest this monolith properly.... :2hyper:

[True Believer]

I only just got mine today and will have to give it a few listens before I comment.

[soundchaser77]

im looking fwd to hearing soundchaser last time i saw them do that live was at tampa stadiam back in 77 and i have a casette bootleg i recorded at that concert good sound but not stereo! :theband:

[squiredevotee]

Ok, got mine last night & got through disc 1.

WOW! So far I'm impressed!!!!! I thought the sound was good. Especially when you take into consideration that it was 1970-1971, and well before the "digital recording era" that we're so used to now.

Besides, I kind of like hearing my guys unmixed, warts & all. Makes them more human (although I'm still not sure about Jon.....)

Can't wait for Disk 2 tonight!

[stevie]

Got mine today! For some reason I went to Disc 2 first and have only listened to that so far. I think I was dieing ot hear a live version of Sound Chaser. I've got QPR but the sound on Sound Chaser on there is awful. I wasn't dissapointed I love SC on here in fact loved the whole of side 2. I'll listen to side 1 and 3 tomorrow.

[yarstruly]

Thanks for the reviews....whets my appetite for this even more than it already is!

[Rupert]

I have got a decent stereo, but I decided to try the box set on headphones last night - a distinct improvement, I found. [Plus, my partner couldn't ask me to turn it down...] I still think some of the live boots/CDRs sound better, and yes I do like live recordings as live recordings and not studio-dubbed and produced, but i am enjoying Moraz's keyboards on Siberian Khatru and Sound Chaser immensely. And the rocking Roundabout.

Incidentally, does any one else think it's weird, designwise, that Rick's photo is on the page for CD1 - which he doesn't appear on! ?

[Orbert]

Incidentally, does any one else think it's weird, designwise, that Rick's photo is on the page for CD1 - which he doesn't appear on! ?
Heh heh, no weirder than Steve appearing on the US cover of Time and A Word, an album he doesn't play on. (Yes, I know the story behind it, but it's still funny.)

They probably had a number of pictures they wanted to scatter around, and didn't think about who went where. But yeah, someone should've caught it.