Spouses and YES

[mageestout]

When my wife & I were first going out I introduced her to YES. I always see the lads when they're in Philly and I asked if she'd like to go. Since she enjoyed "some" of their music she agreed. The music my wife enjoys by YES would be tracks like ONWARD, I AM WAITING and Jon songs like ITALIAN SONG. But she will even shake her booty to SIBERIAN, and even enjoy AND YOU AND I and ALL GOOD PEOPLE but she could not survive a listen of tracks like GATES or THE ANCIENT. Can you see where this story is going....???

So we get to the concert and she seems to be enjoying herself. More upbeat songs like SIBERIAN & ALL GOOD PEOPLE are being played. However then the boys start with THE REVEALING SCIENCE OF GOD!!!! (one of my favs). I could tell she could not comprehend what was occurring. She said she needed to go to the bathroom. Well she went (and you ladies know what the line for the potty is like at a concert), then stood in line for a beer....gone about 20 minutes. She got back to our seats and she asked me what is YES playing now; to which I calmly replied "the same song as when you left." He eyes bugged out and I thought her jaw was going to hit the floor.

Now only YES fans can appreciate the humor in that. It's like when my college roommate would tease me :"Oh we went to the YES concert last night. It was 3 hours long. they played 4 songs!" :) Gotta love it!

Does any one else have such stories?

[sam]

I personally do not have such a story to tell, but when I think of Tales from Topographic Oceans I sometimes imagine what it must have been like for the girlfriends of Yes fans when the album was originally released. I picture two young university students -both deeply in love- sitting in the boy's room cuddling on his bed listening to the copy of TFTO he's had for his birthday. She doesn't like Yes but pretends to because she wants to like what he likes. Back in the 1970s, TFTO would obviously have been on vinyl and I can just imagine the inwardly sigh of relief she breathed at the end of side 2 instantly giving way to dread when her beau gets up and announces: "shall we listen to sides 3 and 4 now,darling?" This must have happened somewhere.

[mageestout]

Fab, Sam!!!

[rmig68]

When my wife & I were first going out I introduced her to YES. I always see the lads when they're in Philly and I asked if she'd like to go. Since she enjoyed "some" of their music she agreed. The music my wife enjoys by YES would be tracks like ONWARD, I AM WAITING and Jon songs like ITALIAN SONG. But she will even shake her booty to SIBERIAN, and even enjoy AND YOU AND I and ALL GOOD PEOPLE but she could not survive a listen of tracks like GATES or THE ANCIENT. Can you see where this story is going....???

So we get to the concert and she seems to be enjoying herself. More upbeat songs like SIBERIAN & ALL GOOD PEOPLE are being played. However then the boys start with RITUAL !!!! (one of my favs). I could tell she could not comprehend what was occurring. She said she needed to go to the bathroom. Well she went (and you ladies know what the line for the potty is like at a concert), then stood in line for a beer....gone about 20 minutes. She got back to our seats and she asked me what is YES playing now; to which I calmly replied "the same song as when you left." He eyes bugged out and I thought her jaw was going to hit the floor.

Now only YES fans can appreciate the humor in that. It's like when my college roommate would tease me :"Oh we went to the YES concert last night. It was 3 hours long. they played 4 songs!" :) Gotta love it!

Does any one else have such stories?

I think my wife liked Yes before I "introduced" her to them. LOL.

It's kinda like the old saying by, I think Tony Curtis or someone, "I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin."

[Lifeseeker66]

Since she enjoyed "some" of their music she agreed. The music my wife enjoys by YES would be tracks like ONWARD, I AM WAITING and Jon songs like ITALIAN SONG. But she will even shake her booty to SIBERIAN, and even enjoy AND YOU AND I and ALL GOOD PEOPLE but she could not survive a listen of tracks like GATES or THE ANCIENT. Can you see where this story is going....???

Does any one else have such stories?

No but I'm wishing my wife would listen to and enjoy HALF the tracks that your wife shakes her booty to!

[Jackaranda]

I took my ex to the Talk tour, her first Yes concert, and she was pregnant with our third child at the time. We sat on the floor, and she complained THE WHOLE FREAKIN' SHOW about how bad she felt and how incomfortable she was....most especially during "Endless Dream". Now I love Talk and this should have been one of the greatest concerts of my life, but most of my memeories of it are my wife complaining through the whole thing.

I should have divorced her then and there. I mean, she was only like 3 months pregnant.....she just hated Yes, that's all.

[YesCarolinita]

LOL- I have had this issue with many of my friends too. Ritual is one of my favs too-and i think this song was what started PUNK ROCK (you know, in the middle of the song...) Maybe it is too much for people to handle-but I love it.

[SouthSideGuy]

I took my ex to the Talk tour, her first Yes concert, and she was pregnant with our third child at the time. We sat on the floor, and she complained THE WHOLE FREAKIN' SHOW about how bad she felt and how incomfortable she was....most especially during "Endless Dream". Now I love Talk and this should have been one of the greatest concerts of my life, but most of my memeories of it are my wife complaining through the whole thing.

I should have divorced her then and there. I mean, she was only like 3 months pregnant.....she just hated Yes, that's all.

You're not alone....My wife's like a wet blanket at such concerts too....

It's our lot in life. :crybby:

[Lifeseeker66]

I took my ex to the Talk tour, her first Yes concert, and she was pregnant with our third child at the time. We sat on the floor, and she complained THE WHOLE FREAKIN' SHOW about how bad she felt and how incomfortable she was....most especially during "Endless Dream". Now I love Talk and this should have been one of the greatest concerts of my life, but most of my memeories of it are my wife complaining through the whole thing.

I should have divorced her then and there. I mean, she was only like 3 months pregnant.....she just hated Yes, that's all.


LOL we're going through our fourth pregnancy right now, so I understand the whole uncomfortable/complaining thing! It's understandable because it's like having your body invaded from the inside out (did I hear someone sing "outside in"? lol). But it's like "honey, this is my YES show!"

[Lifeseeker66]

You're not alone....My wife's like a wet blanket at such concerts too....

It's our lot in life. :crybby:


It really makes you appreciate the cool women here at Yesfans all the more, doesn't it? A little envious even... lol

[SouthSideGuy]

It really makes you appreciate the cool women here at Yesfans all the more, doesn't it? A little envious even... lol

That's actually a dangerous subject really.....It's just my luck I went and found all the yesfan ladies post marrage....It's pure danger.....

Yep, the dark truth is: If anything ever happened to Michelle and my relationship(heaven forbid) and I ever got over it...I'd make sure to aim for nothing less than a raging yes-o-holic babe ASAP,,, now that I know where to find them.

{PS I did not say that. I was never here}

[rmig68]

I took my ex to the Talk tour, her first Yes concert, and she was pregnant with our third child at the time. We sat on the floor, and she complained THE WHOLE FREAKIN' SHOW about how bad she felt and how incomfortable she was....most especially during "Endless Dream". Now I love Talk and this should have been one of the greatest concerts of my life, but most of my memeories of it are my wife complaining through the whole thing.

I should have divorced her then and there. I mean, she was only like 3 months pregnant.....she just hated Yes, that's all.

I have seen many people, wife included, who do look physically challenged when I play Yes for them. It's quite strange. They start looking around, scratching a phantom itch, etc.

It's alwful, yet the more they squirm, the more I must deliver. Concerts and CD's.

I wonder why the hell that is.

Like I said, my wife liked Yes before I introduced them to her.

By the way, your post is funny as hell.

[Lifeseeker66]

That's actually a dangerous subject really.....It's just my luck I went and found all the yesfan ladies post marrage....It's pure danger.....

Yep, the dark truth is: If anything ever happened to Michelle and my relationship(heaven forbid) and I ever got over it...I'd make sure to aim for nothing less than a raging yes-o-holic babe ASAP,,, now that I know where to find them.

{PS I did not say that. I was never here}

LMAO I know exactly what you mean.... And yes, I never made YES a criteria for spouse material, because I didn't think there WERE any women who really enjoyed Yes music. My stereotype was that women only liked music to dance to. Sure, there were plenty of females at Yes concerts, but I thought the band paid them off to be there LOL.....

Anyways, I do have other criteria where my spouse measures up nicely, so I guess that's important too!

[sam]

I have seen many people, wife included, who do look physically challenged when I play Yes for them. It's quite strange. They start looking around, scratching a phantom itch, etc.

It's alwful, yet the more they squirm, the more I must deliver. Concerts and CD's.

I wonder why the hell that is.

Like I said, my wife liked Yes before I introduced them to her.

By the way, your post is funny as hell. My husband-to-be asks (half-jokingly) if I wouldn't mind going into the spare room and donning the headphones whilst I listen to my beloved Yes, I reply:"no" as it would mean that he would not be able to share the music with me. I will not tolerate any nonsense. It's important to nip this sort of impudence in the bid before we tie the knot so that he knows that I will be the Queen of the Stereo after the big day.

[Lifeseeker66]

My husband-to-be asks (half-jokingly) if I wouldn't mind going into the spare room and donning the headphones whilst I listen to my beloved Yes, I reply:"no" as it would mean that he would not be able to share the music with me. I will not tolerate any nonsense. It's important to nip this sort of impudence in the bid before we tie the knot so that he knows that I will be the Queen of the Stereo after the big day.

LMAO... Well I have always been tolerant, even open to my dear wife's musical tastes, which makes me a bit resentful when she disses my Yes music. However, she is the Queen and I guess that's her prerogative!

[maninthemoon]

My wife came with me to ABWH and Union tours. She was planning to go to this tour with me, but honestly she would probably rather not go. I'm sure she would rather be home watching one of her 8 or so videos of Pride and Prejudice (or reading the book).

[rmig68]

My husband-to-be asks (half-jokingly) if I wouldn't mind going into the spare room and donning the headphones whilst I listen to my beloved Yes, I reply:"no" as it would mean that he would not be able to share the music with me. I will not tolerate any nonsense. It's important to nip this sort of impudence in the bid before we tie the knot so that he knows that I will be the Queen of the Stereo after the big day.

It's kinda like sonic waterboarding, the torture technique. You hope that eventually they'll crack and give in to "the way." Unfortunately, my wife is like a well trained Al-Qeada operative and she just won't be influenced.

She counters with one cut of Dan Folgeberg and It's over. I then don't play her a Yes song for months, or more, and must seek a safe haven in front of a TV watching the game.

[tardistraveler]

Well, I was 8 months pregnant, and considered going to the Union tour out of TOWN!

And I would have too, except I couldn't find ANYONE who would go with me, and I didn't figure it would be a good idea driving back at 2 am in rural Tennessee and suddenly going into labor or something without someone there . . . sigh . . .

I WAS fortunate, when I was married, that my spouse LIKED Yes. That was never our bone of contention. We went to all the concerts together, traveling miles to see them sometimes, bought all the records . . . and yes, listened to TALES together the first night I had it . . .

I can't imagine being married to someone who didn't "get" Yes . . . :rolleyes:

[rmig68]

Well, I was 8 months pregnant, and considered going to the Union tour out of TOWN!

And I would have too, except I couldn't find ANYONE who would go with me, and I didn't figure it would be a good idea driving back at 2 am in rural Tennessee and suddenly going into labor or something without someone there . . . sigh . . .

I WAS fortunate, when I was married, that my spouse LIKED Yes. That was never our bone of contention. We went to all the concerts together, traveling miles to see them sometimes, bought all the records . . . and yes, listened to TALES together the first night I had it . . .

I can't imagine being married to someone who didn't "get" Yes . . . :rolleyes:

I think my wife just kinda got sick of me trying to convince her. To be serious for a moment, I don't do that anymore. I used to try to force people to like Yes and that was a lesson in futility and had the opposite affect. Hell, if someone tried to make me love a band I sort of liked anyway, well then, that's probably gonna cause some issues.

[tommc]

My wife's favorite artist is Clay Aiken. You can imagine where she stands on Yes.

[sam]

LMAO... Well I have always been tolerant, even open to my dear wife's musical tastes, which makes me a bit resentful when she disses my Yes music. However, she is the Queen and I guess that's her prerogative! That's the attitude I like. A man who knows his place-keep up the good work and remember that-apart from the bit about not liking Yes- your wife is always right and that you should do as she says, always.

[maninthemoon]

My wife's favorite artist is Clay Aiken. You can imagine where she stands on Yes.

wow. that's a rough one brother.

[Lifeseeker66]

That's the attitude I like. A man who knows his place-keep up the good work and remember that-apart from the bit about not liking Yes- your wife is always right and that you should do as she says, always.


LMAO yeah it's kind of like the Pope being infallible only on matters pertaining to faith and morals. Mrs. Lifeseeker is infallible on matters pertaining to everything except Yes... like most women, she's doing better than the Pope I'd say. :bowdown:

[YesScots]

......So we get to the concert and she seems to be enjoying herself. More upbeat songs like SIBERIAN & ALL GOOD PEOPLE are being played. However then the boys start with RITUAL !!!! (one of my favs). I could tell she could not comprehend what was occurring. She said she needed to go to the bathroom. Well she went (and you ladies know what the line for the potty is like at a concert), then stood in line for a beer....gone about 20 minutes. She got back to our seats and she asked me what is YES playing now; to which I calmly replied "the same song as when you left." He eyes bugged out and I thought her jaw was going to hit the floor.

Now only YES fans can appreciate the humor in that. It's like when my college roommate would tease me :"Oh we went to the YES concert last night. It was 3 hours long. they played 4 songs!" :) Gotta love it!

Does any one else have such stories?

We've got the opposite problem here - both Brian and I don't want to miss a single minute of any Yes gig so neither of us is willing to go to the bar!

I think for both of us it was a pre-requisite that we enjoyed the same music, and thankfully we equally love Yes, Genesis, Floyd, Zep etc.

I remember thinking what a great record collection Brian had, and asking to borrow Time And A Word. Don't think I ever gave it back....

Ali

[Roan's Lady]

My husband and I see exactly eye-to-eye where Yes is concerned. There's a mutual gladness about that. :D

[luvyesmusic]

No news to some here but my wife says that I'm crazy about Yes ( she can't understand why I continue to waste my money on shows (hopefully) when I have l.p.s, c.d.s and d.v.d.s; "It's the same old stuff") and at least she's met some other so-called harmless fanatics like myself. I took the future Mrs, well not really, I told her to keep her name because that's who she is, on our second date to a Yes show. They played Wonderous stories and that's when I knew this was the woman for me.
When we got married, since it was my wedding too, the theme was Wonderous Story. And, needless to say there was much Yes music prior, during and after the ceremony. She put up with all that. However, later when it was time to push Crystal out, she told me to turn off that damn Yes music; which was the least I could do. I delayed cutting the cord so that I could hit the play button so that Crystal's first music was Rick's version of the Meeting. My wife doesn't like much that I like but at least she puts up with me and she's a good sport. I've already got too many great things going for me, asking her to be a Yesfan, wishful thinking, but that's not neccesary. Now, if I can only talk her in to going with me to see Judas Priest.

[SouthSideGuy]

My husband and I see exactly eye-to-eye where Yes is concerned. There's a mutual gladness about that. :D

Why is it he never posts on the boards amy?

[Steve Mahoney]

Been there done this!
My ex wife hated Yes with a vengeance.
Sad , very sad.It got to the point where I could not and would not play Yes or most of my other music when she was at home.Music lifts me spiritualy.I did not really click on to that till last year.
I guess that is why some of us will travel the world to see a concert or just go to a concert in general.
We were on different planets musicly.
Very sad.But thats how it was.
Was it really an issue in our married lives.
Very much so.

[cinderella]

My ex-husband preferred soft pop and easy listening music, but he took me to the Yes shows and tolerated it. He did like Roundabout, All Good People and Starship Trooper, so he liked a bit of their music.

However when I listened to Yes at home, he'd tell me to please use the headphones.

[Roan's Lady]

Why is it he never posts on the boards amy?

He posts on boards, just not Yes boards. :D

[Scottie]

ABWH was my wife’s first show. She fell in love with both the album & with Jon.

She has been to quite a few shows with me since then, however after four of the shows we shared together in ‘04 I kind of burnt her out on my own fanaticism. It relates more so because my concert agenda has increased and with an additional mouth to feed there are other priorities.

She was initially going to pass on this tour hadn’t it been for a last minute change of heart for the PNC gig because of the guest list and seating arrangements.

I consider myself an extremely lucky guy… “I need no blessings, but I’m counting mine”

[Lulu Mortice]

My husband was into Yes first. He wasn't my husband then, he was my boyfriend's flatmate. aha, you can all see what's coming!

He got my boyfriend into Yes to get him off his Hendrix obsession. Worked sort of, Boyfriend developed an obsession with Yes, Genesis and Hendrix. I spent quite a few years with these bands as the soundtrack to my life.

Then.. one fatal long weekend....Boyfriend wouldn't go with me to a rock festival I wanted desperately to go because he had an essay to write. (I managed to get 2 degrees quicker than he finished one). Non husband came along for company with Boyfriend's blessing because he was 'safe'. I sure had a lot of explaining to do when I got back after the festival!!

Anyway, we're still all friends, still listen to Yes, and now we hang out together in Sydney Yesfanz.

that's the 70s for you.

[mageestout]

I should have divorced her then and there. I mean, she was only like 3 months pregnant.....she just hated Yes, that's all.


You need to find out if the ladies like YES BEFORE you marry or have any kids with them!

[mageestout]

My wife's favorite artist is Clay Aiken. You can imagine where she stands on Yes.


I think we all need to pray for you.

[yeskat]

Luckily my husband and I both love the same music. Our first date was the Close to the Edge concert. It was after that I became a raging fanatic. Now I am accused of ONLY listening to Yes (not true) & being obsessed with Yes (somewhat true). Friends and family have tried intervention, they are all convinced I need help. I have a friend I have tried to bring into Yes-awareness, but to no avail. Like many have said, it just doesn't work. You either "get" Yes or you don't... :yesbird:

[luckeydoug1]

My wife is not much of a Yes fan, but she does love Magnification as well as Trevor's soundtracks.

[Steve Mahoney]

Luckily my husband and I both love the same music. Our first date was the Close to the Edge concert. It was after that I became a raging fanatic. Now I am accused of ONLY listening to Yes (not true) & being obsessed with Yes (somewhat true). Friends and family have tried intervention, they are all convinced I need help. I have a friend I have tried to bring into Yes-awareness, but to no avail. Like many have said, it just doesn't work. You either "get" Yes or you don't... :yesbird:


You guys are very lucky.
Its great to here Yes was your first date.
Thats very special.

[AmyK]

While I'm unmarried, I'm taking mental notes here. I'm convinced that before I decide on a mate (esp. given Steve's experience) there is going to need to be some sort of arrangement. Music is spiritually important to me as well, and I'm not going to hide Yes and the others away, and sneak listens in the car or on earbuds/headphones like an addict in hiding.

I have a nice stereo here, and a nice keyboard, too. I'm open minded (to some degree for a little give and take). But a frothing dislike of Yes is worse than a past felony conviction or a drinking problem. Well, maybe not, but you can see where this is going.

[Senor Mono]

My partner doesnt like Yes anymore because I've worn them out. At one point early on, Yes ;(

[yesanneyes]

I guess that's why I'm here - to share that wonderful YESness!

[podo]

"Look darling!! I got a new Yes DVD / CD today !! woo hoo!! ""

To which she always replies

"and I bet its got Roundabout on it...again""

to which I reply

"umm, well, yeah,, it does"

When House of Yes came out, the only two comments she made where,, "Its got Roundabout on it"", and "the singer is wearing sock and sandels, what a nerd""..

Trouble is,, she is right.

[AmyK]

"Look darling!! I got a new Yes DVD / CD today !! woo hoo!! ""


When House of Yes came out, the only two comments she made where,, "Its got Roundabout on it"", and "the singer is wearing sock and sandels, what a nerd""..

Trouble is,, she is right.

I'd be blown away, I'm too much of a nerd to recognize or notice this kind of nerdiness. I've always thought Jon was cool :)

[Yes.2]

I didn't recognise the socks and sandels.....I was to interested in the performance and Alan white to notice I guess.

[podo]

I'd be blown away, I'm too much of a nerd to recognize or notice this kind of nerdiness. I've always thought Jon was cool :)


I noticed the socks and sandels in the first shot, but kept my mouth closed

[luvyesmusic]

I noticed the socks and sandels in the first shot, but kept my mouth closed

I've always hoped that the few people who have been in the room while I played the dvd never noticed that either.;-) But then again, Jon almost lands on his arse due to his choice of footwear and the confetti.

[Yesguitarman]

During the Masterworks Tour my wife slept all the way through Awaken and Ritual. Enough said!

[Ridvan]

When we were first dating my wife hadn't really listened to much Yes. I started slow with Olias, Seven ships, Beginnings and Fish playing on the car stereo. Then I played compalations of the more "pretty" stuff I knew she might like. Her first Yes concert, she found the people attending as interesting as the band. By the time we tied the knot she enjoyed the group.

She has even left me standing in line outside while she snuck in to watch the band warm up during the House of Blues tour.....

[GoD57]

My wife tolerates Yes but loves Yes fans! (See pics of her and Malcolm and her and Scottie). She's been to 5 Yes concerts with 3 different lineups, not sure she knows that part. She's been with me at 3 gatherings, Wildwood, Boston and Memphis, and even made plans to go the show in Holmdel this year. That's right, it was her idea! Even though we don't share the same musical taste we've made it work for 26 years. I guess I'll keep her.


Bill

[Mita]

is it ok if kids pop up here? i don`t have spouse yet, but even my prog-loving mum and dad gets outplayed of Yes and Rush, and they complained even more about it lately. they said i should getto know "other" music to broaden my ears

people at college joked that i won`t be able to get a boyfriend if i keep listening to YEs, but that won`t scare me. as long as i could still enjoy prog, life is already good anough :lmao:

[Lulu Mortice]

is it ok if kids pop up here? i don`t have spouse yet, but even my prog-loving mum and dad gets outplayed of Yes and Rush, and they complained even more about it lately. they said i should getto know "other" music to broaden my ears

people at college joked that i won`t be able to get a boyfriend if i keep listening to YEs, but that won`t scare me. as long as i could still enjoy prog, life is already good anough :lmao:

Sure you should try new music, Mita. How about Genesis or Porcupine Tree?

And your friends are wrong about the boyfriend thing - more boys than girls listen to prog. Only problem is, these days they listen in their rooms on their computers so it's hard to find em.http://www.yesfans.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[RobAdams]

My wife pretty much dominates the music played in our home on the stereo...Mostly R&B...But once in a while she says "Why don't you play something of yours?"

She seems to like Yes and Zappa the most, of the music I like. The ABWH album is one of her favorites. And she always enjoys "Awaken"...And watching "Starship Trooper" on the Symphonic DVD.

[90125yes]

my wife tolerates my love of YES

she likes the ABWH album

last night i played drama and she came into the kitchen and switched it off ...

[chipperoo]

My wife actually attended her first YES concert before I did. She went with her older brother to Boston in 1977, the next nigh tshe went with me.

She enjoys Yes but is no where near as fanatical as I am. There are times when she will sit and enjoy the music and there are times where it doesn't sit well with her. I'm fortunate she listens to just about everything I play. I thank god she's not into that easy listening muzak or pop country crap!

[booj]

brought 2 tickets for 35th anni tour hoping the wife would go.She refused at the last minute.The same thing happend to the guy next but two to me.In the end it worked out more space for freaking out!

[harty]

Well, the wife says YES music is growing on her.
But for me, she hasn't even got to hear the meat and potatoes of their catalogue. She has not attended a YES concert. She did go with me to Anderson's last solo tour. And that blew her away. Right now the YES music is the words for her.
I know she'll venture to the next show with me.

[Mind Driver]

My wife's favorite artist is Clay Aiken. You can imagine where she stands on Yes.

My wife likes country music too.

She went to several Yes concerts with me during the 90s, but then she finally had enough and told me no more. She told me that all of their music sounded alike!

We are still together after 26 years, and she puts up with my Yes addiction. So much so, that I planned our 25th wedding anniversary trips around the Yes tour that was supposed to take place last summer before Jon got sick. We did meet a lot of nice people - Yesfans - during our journey to Boston, Seattle, Sacramento, and L.A. - at the "let's have the pre-show party anyway!"

[relayeire]

ask me again when I have a wife...

none of my wimmins has had a problem with Yes...

[rphheather]

my wife tolerates my love of YES

she likes the ABWH album

last night i played drama and she came into the kitchen and switched it off ...

Whenever my husband makes me drive I play Yes (hey , ride in my car you have to listen to my music.) He loves to rip on " I am a camera, camera, camera" :boom:

[fovman]

I know a beautiful 30 year old bartender.
....but she has never even heard of Yes!

[Meng]

My wife likes country music too.

She went to several Yes concerts with me during the 90s, but then she finally had enough and told me no more. She told me that all of their music sounded alike!
This from a country fan ...:lmao:

[Meng]

last night i played drama and she came into the kitchen and switched it off ...
Ok. I hope you do the same the next time she plays something you don't like.

That's what I would do. (and probably explains why none of my relationships have ever worked out) :winknudge

[bjlevine]

I guess I'm very lucky in that my wife likes progressive rock, and puts up with my rock star dreams.

[Mita]

Sure you should try new music, Mita. How about Genesis or Porcupine Tree?

And your friends are wrong about the boyfriend thing - more boys than girls listen to prog. Only problem is, these days they listen in their rooms on their computers so it's hard to find em.http://www.yesfans.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

haha Genesis isn`t new to me of course :lmao:, but i haven`t much into porcupine tree or Flower kings. mebbe i`m gonna dig them first

but that`s not what my parents mean, they`d suggest to get my ears away from rock or progs... somewhat reffering to Jazz, classical, and those scarry music :lmao:

yep2 i know more boys listen to prog than girls do, but they`re still minority.

BTw it`s funny most of my good progfan friends in intrenet are young girls, and I`m so glad i met them (or rather proud of it) hehe :thumbs:

[Meng]

My wife pretty much dominates the music played in our home on the stereo
Don't you think you have as much right to play your music as she does to play hers?

[tidewater]

My Anthony has pretty good taste in music but...he does not care for Yes that much....He would listen to Wakey alright...but this is it...I don't think he would have the patience for Close To the Edge....

[90125yes]

my wife is a star - she bought me bruford's book the other day

[Razman]

My wife does not like Yes.

She has gone to concerts with me.

She has met the band...

But now she will not tolerate them being played in the house at the correct volume - hence they are not played - what's the point.

i listen to them in my car to and from work, and occasionaly at work when i'm doing some reservoir modelling and i need to concentrate...

as for me going to concerts, forget it.

Last time round i had flights, hotels and tickets bought (this was for the tour that never was as Jon had to cancel), and I had to choose between her and the Band...

It sucks, but hey I love her and my kids and I wont lose them, but at the same time It really drives me up the wall sometimes...

grumble over.

[rikensquire]

IF they can make it here, THIS will be my wife's first Yes show. She's been heavily introduced to the music over the past four years, but the impact of a genuine concert has evaded her. She's a lot younger than I, her music is vastly different, so there are not large hopes on my part that it will be some sort of life changing event. I just hope she can enjoy the show. Her first Rush concert was a miss, I got seats above the mix, she said: "it sounds better in our house", that was a shame. Wish me luck, we're in the sixth row in Denver

[Mita]

Her first Rush concert was a miss, I got seats above the mix, she said: "it sounds better in our house", that was a shame. Wish me luck, we're in the sixth row in Denver

Hope she`ll get into yes better.. haaah i wish i`d made it into Rush show *dreamy*

BTW talk about age, Rush seems to attract more young people around where i live (aside from Dream Theater).

[rmig68]

Then.. one fatal long weekend....Boyfriend wouldn't go with me to a rock festival I wanted desperately to go because he had an essay to write. (I managed to get 2 degrees quicker than he finished one). Non husband came along for company with Boyfriend's blessing because he was 'safe'. I sure had a lot of explaining to do when I got back after the festival!!

Anyway, we're still all friends, still listen to Yes, and now we hang out together in Sydney Yesfanz.

that's the 70s for you.

Dang, the ol' fox in the hen house.