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Dawgster
08-15-2008, 10:01 AM
It is widely stated that when comparing Rick Wakeman to Tony that Rick is "better" or "more technical" or "faster." But I remember when seeing them together on the "Union" tour that Rick indeed had his 5+ minute flamboyant solo; but that Tony really ripped some impressively fast runs during "Starship Trooper." Also I recently listened to "The Calling" again and it certainly seems like Tony really plays some fast fills.

Maybe it's a style difference. Perhaps Tony likes to be more understated in his playing. But it seems that Tony's skills are at least somewhat underrated.
Wakey's #1 Fan
08-15-2008, 10:05 AM
I really love his solo at the end of Dear Father (the No. 2 Demo on the Yes expanded and remastered version)
But please, don't turn this thread into a Rick vs. Tony thread...you'll lose against me... ;) :lmao:
Meng
08-15-2008, 02:39 PM
He was a top-notch Hammond player back in the day, but I wasn't too impressed with his Rabin-era work (although how much was him and how much was Rabin is debatable).
crotale2112
08-15-2008, 03:29 PM
" I LOVE TO PLAY WITH MY ORGAN "

Words from Tony at the talk album release party. That party was so much fun! Chris kept spilling his drink on trevor, I think. Whoa..... What a night.

Tony also has some amazing spandex for his live shows!!! I can't imagine steve howe in spandex.
Dawgster
08-17-2008, 09:06 PM
I really love his solo at the end of Dear Father (the No. 2 Demo on the Yes expanded and remastered version)
But please, don't turn this thread into a Rick vs. Tony thread...you'll lose against me... ;) :lmao:

I was just saying that Tony can play pretty fast too.
gathernear
08-17-2008, 09:23 PM
Tony is a great musician, and those first 3 albums prove it. His work with Circa shows he still has it.
Ajay
08-18-2008, 02:35 AM
He is also great on the Flash album, and One Live Badger - Wind of Change has some super Hammond on it.
True Believer
08-18-2008, 03:03 AM
Tony was wonderful with Circa: live! He da man!
90125yes
08-18-2008, 03:48 AM
tony kaye is a good player but plays the hammond primarily and he plays with one hand

90125 had rabin playing the majority of the keybaords
talk had rabin playing the majority of the keyboards
big generator had rabin playing the majority of the keyboards
the circa album i don't rate at all i'm sorry and its not a yes album at all and i am sure sherwood did dome fills

so the conclusion

wakeman every time folks , wakeman every time !!!
Yes.2
08-18-2008, 04:02 AM
TOny is GOD!
bjlevine
08-19-2008, 09:51 AM
I think Tony is a great Hammond player. I wasn't particularly impressed by his live solo on Starship Trooper (attempted fast chromatic scales), compared to Rick's solo on either Yessongs or KTA1. For me, Tony's best work is on Astral Traveler and the live version of America from TWIL.
Ajay
08-19-2008, 03:19 PM
Tony was wonderful with Circa: live! He da man!

His playing on the 1968-70 part of the Chronological Journey is brilliant - and I've only seen the DVD... it must have been so great live!
Whitefish
08-19-2008, 11:35 PM
Tony is great. I am delighted that he is playing with Circa and not in that Neil Young tribute band or running that restaurant for crying out loud!

I think if Steve, uh hum, I mean Yes, does not want Patrick Moraz back, I think Tony should be given the Yes gig.