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YYY

05-23-2002, 06:35 PM

Not to get critical of any YES fans but How can you not love 'And You and I'. In fact everything from CTTE is always deeply appreciated. Again i think sometimes its has to do with whether or not you were into YES when CTTE was released. If so, those song must touch your soul in a very special way. I cannot help but be transformed back to speciic moments in 1972-73 when AYIA was new and how profoundly it effected me.

sychophant

05-23-2002, 07:24 PM

You guys are OK by me.

Jeffrae

05-23-2002, 07:27 PM

I like And You and I but it is played too much...

I like suprizes... ITs almost given they will play that song.. they always do..

Jeff

Matthijs

05-27-2002, 04:04 AM

I realy don't min if they played. It's one of there best works ever. But, sometimes a sacrifice have to be made. So replace And You And I for To Be Over. Though I am afraid that this won't happen, it would be a worthy sacrifice.
On the other hand I think that Rick rejoined Yes, just to play these amazing classics again. So I realy don't expect any surprizes for us die hard fans, who don't nessecarily need to hear all those amazing tunes 'again'.

wheelsolias

05-27-2002, 02:18 PM

And You and I has always been my favorite Yes song, but they have played the song to death. I missed hearing it on the Masterworks tour, but was very happy to hear it played with an orcestra. Still brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it live.

Carrie

RobAdams

05-27-2002, 02:24 PM

It has been a mainstay in the YES setlist over the years. Even the Rabin-era YES played this a lot. Still, I don't tire of it. AND YOU AND I is beautiful, and I also missed it on the MASTERWORKS tour. ROUNDABOUT has been played to death. I don't think it's possible to play AND YOU AND I to death.

I just noticed that was your first post WHEELSOFOLIAS. Welcome to a great forum.

BredYes

05-28-2002, 04:01 AM

On every Yes concert I saw And You And I was one of the absolute highlights, especially the orchestral part in the middle (very intense). I hope they continue to play it. One of my favorite Yessongs.

freissig

05-28-2002, 03:08 PM

I for one think they should give "And You And I" a break, and make room for other songs, which they have not played in recent tours. On the other hand, it would be nice to hear it with Rick back.

05-28-2002, 06:35 PM

I never tire of that song. It is just too beautiful.

mrgone3

05-29-2002, 09:41 AM

I always hope for it to be in a show. Just to hear how Jon's voice is. Jon has nailed it every time!.>JOE

Gustavo

05-29-2002, 04:12 PM

AYAI has been one of my all time favorite songs ever. Not just from YES, but of all times.

I have to say that I am starting to get tired of it, which is like saying that you are getting tired of the love of your life.

I hardly play it now since I really do not want to loose it.

Dragonfly

05-30-2002, 02:46 PM

I agree. I rarely play RELAYER even though it's my favorite. In fact, one of the reasons I don’t play much Classic Yes material is because I've played it to death - because I love it so much!

Catch 22, eh?

Dragonfly :yesbird:

CathyG

05-30-2002, 05:34 PM

I agree as well, Dragonfly - AYAI is my favorite song of all time (not just my favorite Yes song), but I don't listen to it very often. I want to save the magic for when I hear it live. In fact, I bear a grudge against Trevor Horn to this day - when the Drama tour came around, and the band did AYAI, he absolutely blew the climactic part of the song ("And you and I reach out for reasons to call. . .") - and then laughed through the following instrumental part! No respect for the classics. . . I still cringe when I think of it.

nightliner

05-30-2002, 05:37 PM

Its also one of my all time favorites, and I'd be disappointed if they didn't play it.

mokel

06-01-2002, 08:22 PM

This song is in my top five. When Steve plays the slide guitar on the second movement... well can't really describe the feeling.

RobAdams

06-14-2002, 09:03 AM

Hi Mokel!!!

Welcome to the Yesfans forum.

I can't agree with you more about Steve's slide guitar on AND YOU AND I. It's one of the greatest moments in recorded music in my opinion.

smatt

07-16-2002, 11:07 AM

I'm starting to find myself wishing they would play this song or that song. I always love to hear AYAI, but I would trade it to hear say TBO, TOTC, or anything from Drama. But then I'm sure I would say darn it they didn't play AYAI. I'm so confused :rolleyes: at this point of the production! My head is going to :boom: !

Olias of Schdy

07-16-2002, 09:10 PM

Choice between Roundabout and AYAI? -- I'll take And You and I. New tour MUST include stuff from Going For The One and Tormato. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!

ThorBrynjolfson

07-17-2002, 11:27 PM

Yeah---I think maybe they should skip it, but every time I hear it I am glad they did it

yarstruly

07-22-2002, 03:40 AM

For some reason I am unable to cast a vote on this poll, but ,YES, I would love for them to play it.....I have seen Yes 4x previously and it has always been one of the higlights of a Yes show:)

IvyDeeDum

07-29-2002, 07:46 PM

Is most ikely my favorite YES album, and &U&I is so beautiful it has to be my favorite song on the face of the Earth! Ok, I love it obviously, but since this coming tour will be my first YES concert, I can't say that I'm sick of hearing &U&I and that I'd actually lov to hear it this year.

Earl Grey

07-31-2002, 06:40 AM

Just 23 more days to go girl!

Welcome Mokel! Vancouver was one of the best shows last year (I heard a recording of it). Were you there? See ya!

Earl:yesbird:

Yesgrrrl

08-10-2002, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Safe
You can stick your 'Roundabout' up your ar*e, but I could listen to 'AYAI', 'Trooper, 'Siberian K', 'Perpetual Change', 'Yours', and 'HOTS', over and over again......

HA HA HA!!! You said arse......LOL

I totally agree with you Safe.....these songs are timeless, ageless, musically infreakincredible......

And You and I is one of my favorite Yes songs and I never get tired of it, can't imagine it! And SK.......ohhh....perfection.....

" Bluetail, tailfly,
Luther, in time,
Suntower, asking,
Cover, lover,
June cast, moon fast,
As one changes,
Heart gold, leaver,
Soul mark, mover,
Christian, changer,
Called out, saviour,
Moon gate, climber,
Turn round, glider. "

Grrrl : )

Mr. Holland

08-14-2002, 12:05 PM

I'm not able to vote on this also. On one hand i think it is one of the greatest tunes they ever recorded. As Rick once said:"it's got everything that Yes fans love and Yes Critics hate".

On the other hand, i'm glad they are giving some other tunes a chance this tour, like "don't kill the wale" and "America".

Maybe in a next tour after this line-up recorded a new studio album??!!

Mr. Holland

08-14-2002, 12:08 PM

By the way Rob, not entirely true that they did'nt play "and you and i" since 1979 in this line-up. At least in the Netherlands they played it during the "union" tour back in 1991 and this line-up was part of that........

SteveLebo

09-10-2002, 11:40 PM

Easily the BEST song they can do LIVE. (bar CTTE, Gates, RSOG)
I have heard this song live at LEAST 25 times since 1984, in many different forms (rabin, Howe, Without Chris, ) and this is MY favorite song ever. BAR NONE...
Now that Rick is back, WHY NOT? We know he loves this song (see Yesyears video), I could hear it 10 times a day and not get sick, as a matte of fact I have it programmed into my alarm clock to wake up to.
I get tingles up and down my brain when I hear this song live, and it never ceases to amaze me at the emotions it evokes when they play it. DO IT AGAIN JON!

smatt

09-11-2002, 05:02 PM

I think AYAI will find it's way back into the setlist on the 2nd US leg of the tour. At least I hope it does!

CathyG

09-11-2002, 05:21 PM

Matt:

Any more word on when the new tour dates will be announced? The anticipation is killing me.

Cathy

ollie

09-13-2002, 11:14 AM

I say "PLAY IT". We want to hear all the songs now that Ricks back in the lineup. I know they have played some songs a gazillion times but true fans never get tired of hearing songs over and over. I LOVE "You and I" I think it is one of the best songs that Yes plays. Especially live. Same goes for Starship Trooper. I could never get tired of hearing either of these songs. I could honestly say that they can drop Roundabout and play something else for a change.

heinz

09-13-2002, 06:17 PM

Yes, You and I is a classic. Can't get enough of it myself.

I'm betting that YaI will be played on the second leg of the tour.

Their (Yes) having too much fun not to.

Earl Grey

09-13-2002, 06:35 PM

And welcome to the ongoing YES-party we hold here 24/7!
Now, post often!

I would LOVE to hear And You And I... heard it a gazillion times, but not with Wakey since 1979: and no one does it better!

My guess is that we'll hear it: anyone taking bets?!

Earl:yesbird:

heinz

09-13-2002, 07:21 PM

Earl Grey, thank you for the welcome.

I think with Rick being back in the band, And you and I will most definitly be played on the next leg.

But now I have a problem. I can't get the song out of my head and I can't find my disc!!..

Must find disc, must find disc...

"rumages through discs. Talk, nope, union, nope, tormato, nope, going for the one, nope. I can't find it.... AaaaHHHH...
Gotta clean the office more often, still looking...

Aaaahh tales, nope .....No way.. Classic yes... Must put in disc...

Please pick player??? I don't care!!! song 7 pick play. Much better"

Earl Grey

09-13-2002, 07:32 PM

Glad you got your 'fix' heinz! :)

Now where did I put my CD of CTTE?.......... Must find.... ah!

:ele:

BrianD

09-16-2002, 06:23 AM

Now that they are returning to Australia in 2003, I sincerely hope they play AYAI.

When they were here the last time in 1973 it, along with Heart of the Sunrise, was probably the highlight of the show so that now they have exactly the same lineup again, I hope they play both!

But truth be known they could play anything and we'd be pleased.

IvyDeeDum

09-16-2002, 08:51 PM

I think they've been watching us since they only played part of And You And I in LA.

smatt

09-17-2002, 11:28 AM

It looks pretty overwhelming in this poll. 64 say yes, 13 say no.

My gutt says they play it on the second leg.:D

YYY

10-09-2002, 01:29 AM

To be honest, I'm actually happy that YES didn't play AYAI during this last tour. I think giving it a temporary break was a good idea. I would love to hear it next time although if it becomes a choice betwwen AYAI and To Be Over, then I would have to choose the latter. I haven't heard TBO in a while. Fat chance but what a treat that would be.

heinz

10-09-2002, 03:41 PM

To Be Over. Hmmm. That would be a good one to hear again on tour.
Or, maybe Turn of the Century. I would love to hear that.

stevepenn

10-09-2002, 08:22 PM

Tough call. The opening strains of AYAI are so majestic and mood setting that it always instantly puts a smile on my face. But Turn Of The Century would be fabulous, too.

Hey, how about both? Heh, heh.

And, BTW, I really don't think I would miss Roundabout although I completely rock out every time I hear it (don't we all?).

*sigh*

Who knows?

Sheerah

10-10-2002, 03:22 PM

Absolutely one of my favorite songs in the entire world!

I know that I've posted on here somewhere, that it is one of my oldest fantasies to stand on stage with them and sing "And You And I." I'm sure that my fantasy will come true one day!!!!!

stevepenn

10-10-2002, 09:31 PM

For both our sakes, Sheila, I sure hope so ... for that will be the very same day Meg Ryan also shows up on my doorstep in the rain with that "look" in her eye. What a great day that would be for us, eh??????

LOL.

HighTheMemory

10-10-2002, 10:50 PM

And You And I is definitely a classic. I saw YES for the first time This past summer, and if I got to see them again, AYAI is always welcome. But it seems like every year, the end squence to the song gets slower and slower, and Alan doesnt play the half-beat on the snare like Bill did. But regardless, Steves 12string lick is one of the most recogniseable and traditional pieces of their music, so actually getting to see steve do that would be emotional.

Jackaranda

10-15-2002, 08:50 PM

I'd drop it for To Be Over or something similar...

Jackaranda

10-24-2002, 08:45 PM

No. I'd rather hear I Am Waiting or Hearts...Jack

Dale Cleary

11-01-2002, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by BrianD
Now that they are returning to Australia in 2003, I sincerely hope they play AYAI.

When they were here the last time in 1973 it, along with Heart of the Sunrise, was probably the highlight of the show so that now they have exactly the same lineup again, I hope they play both!

But truth be known they could play anything and we'd be pleased.

This is of course true, we'll be happy with anything. Yes can play the complete works of Sweet for all I care.
Jon singing "Ballroom blitz" would be a blast. "Gonna do a dance and it goes like this" Shake that booty Jon !
I would like to hear the stuff they did after Bill left. Things like Gates and Awaken. I really miss Bill when I hear the older songs.
:band::keyboard:
:running:

SallyKhatru

03-28-2004, 06:43 AM

And You and I - will never get sick of that song, it´s one of my absolute favourites. Please play it, again and again:-)

Earl Grey

03-28-2004, 12:54 PM

There's something simply MAGICAL about those opening harmonics that Steve plays in AYAI: I can't hear them and not feel chills. Chills and warmth, strangely enough.

And when played live, Chris's chromatic harmonica bit during 'The Preacher The Teacher' is so simple, yet adds this sweet earthy touch that grounds the entire song just before it lifts-off again into the stratos, reaching escape velocity, and spinning off towards worlds unknown.

And You And I never really ends...
It seems like a window into another dimension, another world where all is right.

It truly IS a window looking into a horizonless vista.

Such a thing of wonder.
If there's a heaven, it must be the universe of And You And I. This I believe.

Earlness:yesbird:

Mr. Holland

03-29-2004, 06:56 AM

It is absolutely one of Yes's masterpieces and I think they did one of the best live versions of it, the last tour. I surely won't mind if they play this one the upcoming tour, but if they drop it just this once in favor of a lesser/never played live tune, then I do support that........

Kalimac

03-30-2004, 04:19 AM

Although I love the song, I voted 'NO', because I think it's time for some other (old & new) songs to be played...

BredYes

03-30-2004, 04:37 AM

(Third Dutchmen in a row)

I voted Yes, because this song is always a (or the) highlight in concert. I would love to hear some new songs, but And You And I is a HOLY song to me.

Earl Grey

03-30-2004, 04:40 AM

Although I love the song, I voted 'NO', because I think it's time for some other (old & new) songs to be played...

If they play 3 1/2 hour shows, we'll get to hear AYAI... Plus some of the more obscure songs...

I want my AYAI...

But hope you get to hear those rare songs that you desire as well Kalimac!

Welcome to Yesfans Friend!
Holland eh? Are you a 'Focus' fan?
Love those guys! Jan Akkerman is the stuff!

All the Best,
Earl:yesbird:

About The Round

03-30-2004, 04:47 AM

Hey, Earl Grey!- you just destroyed the four dutchmen in a row thing we've tried for months to make!

BredYes

03-30-2004, 04:58 AM

Game is over, thanks to Earlie!
(I thought Americans have to sleep around this time).

Mr. Holland

03-30-2004, 05:39 AM

Well, we can give it another go.... :D

BredYes

03-30-2004, 05:52 AM

Yes

Mr. Holland

03-30-2004, 06:30 AM

But does two people posting two times count??

BredYes

03-30-2004, 06:41 AM

Silent Wing

03-30-2004, 10:04 PM

I like And You and I and I've seen it done over and over again. For once, put it on the back burner with Roundabout and Perpertual Change and play Relayer, South Side and some others that are more rare than regular.

RJE

03-30-2004, 11:48 PM

Hi. I am new to the site.

They should definitely play this song. I first heard this
song in 1972 when I was just out of high school, outside in my back yard on a funky old turntable sitting in the grass (both me and the turntable!). It was my very first exposure to YES and I will never forget that. There are many other of the early classic YES songs that I would
love to hear but "And You and I" has a very special significance for me.

Roland

About The Round

03-31-2004, 01:33 AM

Hereabay I declare four dutchmen in a row as a impossible utopian thing to happen.

BredYes

03-31-2004, 02:52 AM

Probably you are right about the Dutchmen. Let's try a new game: 4 Norwegians in a row.

About The Round

03-31-2004, 03:07 AM

Probably you are right about the Dutchmen. Let's try a new game: 4 Norwegians in a row.

I can't recall more than two other Norwegians here, LeoC and Rogo. Both I suspect, are not childish enough to even make it 3. Sportmanship is not for us who always choosed to sit in -listening to Yes of course.

Dr Yes

03-31-2004, 07:35 AM

I could listen to it again and again. It's a must for me.

I felt sorry for Trevor Horn, more so than he was not respectful. He just couldn't sing it and everyone thought he was crap. poor chap.

Mr. Holland

03-31-2004, 09:00 AM

I could listen to it again and again. It's a must for me.

I felt sorry for Trevor Horn, more so than he was not respectful. He just couldn't sing it and everyone thought he was crap. poor chap.

I still think that was the whole bands fault and not just Trevor's. The rest of the band refused to play the older songs in another key, to more suit the vocals ranges of Trevor. They had no problem doing it for Jon with Turn of the Century on the SLO shows, but back then it seems they rather made it more difficult for a singer, who allready didn't have a comfortable, easy time on stage trying to win a more or less reluctant audience over, then support him with this rather simple solution to a problem......

Dr Yes

03-31-2004, 09:53 AM

I still think that was the whole bands fault and not just Trevor's. The rest of the band refused to play the older songs in another key, to more suit the vocals ranges of Trevor. They had no problem doing it for Jon with Turn of the Century on the SLO shows, but back then it seems they rather made it more difficult for a singer, who allready didn't have a comfortable, easy time on stage trying to win a more or less reluctant audience over, then support him with this rather simple solution to a problem......

Yes, you're right. Maybe it would have been fairer to have said couldn't sing it 'in that key'. Overall I think the two Buggles guys did a great job for Yes. I for one (and I feel in a minority), absolutely love Drama. It was the first album of theirs I bought new on release - being a mere whippersnapper at 36 years old. I was very much looking forward to it and was not disappointed with the effort. In fact I was just listening to a Drama tour boot and I particularly like their version of Starship Trooper. But I digress, a simple key change - though maybe a pain in some ways - would have achieved the desired result.

The only thing I'd say why maybe they didn't do it is (and I speak from experience as a musician of many years), that sometimes a key change can for some reason wreck the whole feel of the original song. Sometimes it just doesn't sound right. But still you're right.

Dave.

Kalimac

04-02-2004, 02:49 AM

But hope you get to hear those rare songs that you desire as well Kalimac!

Welcome to Yesfans Friend!
Holland eh? Are you a 'Focus' fan?
Love those guys! Jan Akkerman is the stuff!

All the Best,
Earl:yesbird:

Thanks for the warm welcome, EG! Although I've been around for a while, I haven't been posting much...
About Focus, I don't really know very much about them or Jan Akkerman. So I can't say I'm a fan... Maybe I should give them a chance...

Regards,
Hein

Earl Grey

04-02-2004, 04:46 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome, EG! Although I've been around for a while, I haven't been posting much...
About Focus, I don't really know very much about them or Jan Akkerman. So I can't say I'm a fan... Maybe I should give them a chance...

Regards,
Hein

Hello Hein!

You're from Holland and you haven't heard Focus?!

You are in for quite a treat...

They were (Are, actually, as they still tour... But Akkerman is no longer with the band: he was always my favorite member of the band... Like Howe, but with a bit more 'crunch' to his playing) Holland's finest progressive rock band, and actually... One of the world's greatest prog bands of all time!

I would recommend these albums by Focus:

~'Moving waves'. It was their second album, and the song (Suite, actually!) 'Eruption' is an amazing thing. This album also contained their big radio hit, 'Hocus Pocus', which featured, of all things, Yodelling! Heavy Metal Yodelling... Outragious guitar work on that one too!

~'Focus III'. In particular, the track 'Sylvia' stands as one of the most lyrical songs to ever grace prog rock. Lyrical, in the melodic sense, as the band seldom sang!

~'Hamburger Concerto'. Again, the title song is an epic of many movements, and if you love YES, you'll thrill to it!

Yes, Focus was quite the progressive entity in their day. Lush stuff, on the level of And You And I...

If you buy any of their albums, let me know what you think! My guess is, you'll love them!

Good meeting you Hein!
Have fun, and post more often!

Amicably Yours,
Earl Grey:yesbird:

Kalimac

04-02-2004, 05:08 AM

Hello Hein!

You're from Holland and you haven't heard Focus?!

You are in for quite a treat...

----

If you buy any of their albums, let me know what you think! My guess is, you'll love them!

Good meeting you Hein!
Have fun, and post more often!

Amicably Yours,
Earl Grey:yesbird:

Thanks for the recommendations!
I'll give them a spin and let you know what I think.

Regards,
Hein

Mr. Holland

04-02-2004, 09:24 AM

Hello Hein!

You're from Holland and you haven't heard Focus?!

You are in for quite a treat...

They were (Are, actually, as they still tour... But Akkerman is no longer with the band: he was always my favorite member of the band... Like Howe, but with a bit more 'crunch' to his playing) Holland's finest progressive rock band, and actually... One of the world's greatest prog bands of all time!

I would recommend these albums by Focus:

~'Moving waves'. It was their second album, and the song (Suite, actually!) 'Eruption' is an amazing thing. This album also contained their big radio hit, 'Hocus Pocus', which featured, of all things, Yodelling! Heavy Metal Yodelling... Outragious guitar work on that one too!

~'Focus III'. In particular, the track 'Sylvia' stands as one of the most lyrical songs to ever grace prog rock. Lyrical, in the melodic sense, as the band seldom sang!

~'Hamburger Concerto'. Again, the title song is an epic of many movements, and if you love YES, you'll thrill to it!

Yes, Focus was quite the progressive entity in their day. Lush stuff, on the level of And You And I...

If you buy any of their albums, let me know what you think! My guess is, you'll love them!

Good meeting you Hein!
Have fun, and post more often!

Amicably Yours,
Earl Grey:yesbird:

May I add another suggestion: their live album: "Focus - live at the Rainbow". This is IMO really a mind blowing album with probably the best version of "Hocus Pocus" on it.......

The Whale

04-07-2004, 10:50 AM

I say yes. I would love to hear ayai the only way I would not be disappointed is if they played g.o.d. I love "soon" when I hear its like I am an island, ther is nothing else, only my thought some how I forget about the band and music and every thing around me. I dont listen to it wen I drive so dont worry. I realy hope to hear some relayer stuff. If I don't and I don't hear ayai i would be realy disipointed.

don't lose touch, don't kill the whale...

fishclap

04-07-2004, 03:32 PM

So thanks to Yes ticketing, I have 3rd row seats right in front of Howe, so YES I want some slide (and for me, AYAI is a great way to end the first set... it seems to leave the crowd in a very good state of mind... not too hyper, not too mellow and with their minds expanded but ready for more.).

Having said that, I am torn about what else I want to hear. They've already exceeded my wildest expections over the last few tours (I thought I had died and gone to heaven when they played the Gates, Ritual and CTTE all in the same concert!!). So maybe a few of those "epics" along with some songs off their first album...

It's gonna be great no matter what.
WOAH, it just hit me...the show is NEXT WEEK!!! WOOHOO!!!

ronniescoots

04-12-2004, 07:05 PM

I personally do not want to hear the same song every year, but whatever...

Roon!

Timmo

04-12-2004, 09:36 PM

fishclap

04-13-2004, 01:39 PM

>>>>>>>>>>But if they Just play a "Soon" exerpt, I'm gonna be pissed.

I'm with Tim on this one... the frenetic, progressive, discordant needs some sweetness to really work (and visa versa).

Scooty

04-15-2004, 03:51 AM

But if they Just play a "Soon" exerpt, I'm gonna be pissed.

The emotional payoff for "Soon" is so much greater after the chaos of the first 2/3 of "TGOD".

TIM
Venice, CA

yeah..what Tim said!!
Scott

Silent_wings

04-15-2004, 09:59 AM

Just be happy we get to hear them play guys.

CathyG

04-16-2004, 12:10 AM

I'm with you, Kathy - these last few years, with soooo many concerts, DVDs, reissued CDs, etc., have been a real blessing!

CathyG

Sheerah

04-16-2004, 01:32 AM

Kathy, you're my hero!!!!

YYY

04-16-2004, 01:59 AM

AND YOU AND I is one of the most enchanting heavenly songs EVER. I was "Sweet and in Heat" 16 year old when it was first released. And it was and still is one of the most exhilarating special YES songs of it's time.

AYAI has a special place in my heart. I can remember hanging out with my first serious teenage lover in a DC park when AYAI began playing on the radio. I probably had only heard it about 3 times prior. We both fell mad with joy and began singing and dancing around the trees like elfs. Anyway it felt awsome at the time.

I don't think I'll ever get tired of it especially Live.

Sheerah

04-16-2004, 02:31 AM

It IS my favorite Yes song, YYY.

Jackaranda

04-16-2004, 02:48 AM

It really never gets old. They've done so many different versions of it, that's a big reason to keep playing it. It's always a bit different.

Now if it came to a choice of playing say, Machine Messiah or some other rarity, I'd have to go with the rarity. Either way, you can't lose.

murster

04-17-2004, 02:50 PM

AYAI is a great Yessong. Quite amazing to see live when the magic is there. I've also seen the band phone it in on at least three occasions. There are so many great Yessongs that I have never seen live that I would like to see AYAI and some other great classics given a rest...such as Perpetual Change, Roundabout, Yours is no Disgrace, and Starship Trooper among others. I have noticed over the years that while many of these songs are competently played the band doesn't always seem to enjoy playing them. You can tell the difference when they play new material and are quite enthusiastic about it. Just my opinion. I'm still a huge fan and I am just about to drive the two hours to get to the San Jose show tonight. Yeeeha!

YESYOUANDI

04-18-2004, 07:58 AM

It's REAL YES.
It's just not a YES gig without it.
It's also the best part of my (yesfans) name.
Cheers fans.

murster

04-19-2004, 01:56 AM

Ok after last night's show I changed my mind....AYAI is definitely worthy. Yours is No disgrace should stay too. Cheers! :1svader:

Timmo

04-19-2004, 04:02 AM

Ok after last night's show I changed my mind....AYAI is definitely worthy. Yours is No disgrace should stay too. Cheers! :1svader:I'm with you. Just got back from San Diego. "And You and I" was

JUST

PERFECT.

I can't remember ever liking the song more, the way that they played it.

Like a fine French Bordeaux, it gets better with age.

TIM
Venice, CA

Sheerah

04-19-2004, 03:53 PM

I can't wait to hear it again in Vegas!!!!

ollie

04-19-2004, 04:55 PM

AYAI is my favorite YES song. I have heard it at least 40 times live. I have never been bored by it. It's like a new song every time you hear it in concert. Now, roundabout is a different story.

Timmo

04-19-2004, 05:09 PM

AYAI is my favorite YES song. I have heard it at least 40 times live. I have never been bored by it. It's like a new song every time you hear it in concert. Now, roundabout is a different story.The "Vegas-lounge-lizard" accoustic version of Roundabout is lots of fun live.

TIM
Venice, CA