If yes walked up to you and asked you to join the band what would you do

[Rabin105]

well Not saying i want steve to leave but if he does and i'm the new guitarest i'd try to make the set more verseafied (is that how you spell it) you know take some baks tunes some rabin tunes and a few howe/sherwood tunes (arranged for one guitar of course) as well as the classic howe tunes another thing i would do is try and combine classic with new for the studio album and tour. plus being in yes would be an easy fit i've been a fan my whole life and know most of the guitar parts/vocal parts by heart (all guitarests have to sing harmonies in yes it is a rule.) plus i would howelize the rabin tunes and rabinize the howe tunes as well as put my own style into it to throw you old yesfans completly off gaurd. ANd i would replace Roundabout with Tempus fugit as the encore. so what would you do huh what would you do?

[Dale Cleary]

I'd join !

[Rabin105]

Originally posted by Dale Cleary
I'd join !
as what and what would you do

[Dale Cleary]

Play drums.
I am a drummer of 20 + years.
Plus I know all the tunes.
Allan aint goin' nowhere though :banghead:

[Original_Shifty]

I'd be the guy that comes out from the back from time to time and rearanges the chords running along the stage to the various instruments.

[nightliner]

Faint.

[Rabin105]

so would most people

[Squireaholic]

Cry for joy, no matter what it was they asked of me...within reason, of course!

[Faceintheplace]

Cool post topic. I think Rick is great but I always daydreamed about playing Keyboards for Yes. I'd use alot of 70's equipment (heck if I'm in Yes, I can probably get a melotron too.) As I said Rick is great, but his Korg keyboards, not so great. II'm not too into the Circus organ sound setting he uses.

[illusion]

Originally posted by Rabin105
If yes walked up to you and asked you to join the band what would you do?

Decline, because I can't sing or play an instrument.

[yesiam]

After I picked myself up off the floor, I would sing -- cause I'm a girl and I have a pretty good high voice and I think I could play the harp and those tinkly things - oh and that gong too - i could play that :)

[Jackaranda]

I'd die laughing....I once played a decent rhythm but now.......My gosh, they might has well ask Trevor Rabin to join!!!!!

[yesindeed]

before or after I change my shorts....?

[STARRSHIP TROOPER]

Well when they ask me again in the cardiac unit. If Jon don't mind i'm a guy and can sing in his range so I would join him but not replace him. Now to find some dry shorts.
Starrshipp Trooper

[Raphaela]

Say yes! I've been practicing (just in case, ha ha!). I sing, play keys and am quite confident I could play that gong!

[ycantibu]

Since I've no musical talent and I have a voice that could kill small barnyard animals, I'd have to ask them to share whatever drugs they are using.

[JohnPaul]

I keep a guitar handy just for that purpose... (grin)..

Truly, I'd want to know what the expectations are, the pay, I try to identify the high risk areas.. like, what songs would be needing more attention.. I'd want to know why they were asking me.. What is it that I have that they find valuable.

If they were just point and shoot choosing me, I'd assume I was in another hallucinagenic flashback, roll over and go to sleep!

..hate when that happens..

[YYY]

Change my name to Trevor something.

[PO]

First, I would "discuss" things with their live sound crew. I could have done a better mix than what I heard in Seattle. But, I am picky and I think everyone would benefit. I would then "adjust" Rick's keyboard voicings. Why alter the original when it is not necessary? He needs to have his strings and choir sounds defined. I would then make sure that they always have a song off Topographic to play, to alternate with Gates of Delerium. I would alter the solo spots and have them play Dance of Ranyart from Olias, and Hold out your Hand for Chris. Steve can do whatever he'd like. Alan gets The Ancient Giants Under the Sun. Rick gets Awaken (with fine-tuned voicings).

For actual playing, I would add vocals with John and also add guitars, keys, and percussion where needed. I would be very busy.

That's all I have so far.
Paul

[Flo]

Like Illusion I would decline because I can't play any instrument but I'll try to be their manager or their exclusive agent in Europe to make sure they visit this continent frequently enough.

[Genevive]

I would ask them if they could use a dandy triangle or tambourine player. Then I would ask them if they could play Dreamtime so I could put my triangle talents to use. :D

[Q]

The only position I couldn't possibly fill would be Alan's.

The only position I'd be completely unwilling to fill would be Jon's.

I'd fake any of the other three for dear life ...

Q

[therifferoo]

Ask them if I could bring my doggies with on tour!

[RobAdams]

I wouldn't be able to do it, but I'd offer to be their vault keeper...

[tmc]

i would say "yes!" then go practice!!!!!!!!!

[Dances w/PURPLE]

I would say, "Aye, you talkin' ta me? Are YOU talkin' to me??"

[S.praematurus]

and all that.

Yes, I have daydreams of auditioning. And I play them out in my livingroom while Yes music plays on my stereo.

Jon: "What can you do?"
Me: "I can sing."
Jon: "What song would you like to sing for us?"
Me: "Starship Trooper, if you don't mind, sir. It is my favorite."
(grasping my air-mike, I sing along while ST plays)
Jon: "That was quite good, Patricia. What other song would you like to sing for us?"
Me: "I'll let you pick one, Mr. Anderson."
Jon (with a grin): "Excellent. You're hired."

I said they were dreams!

[Rogo]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
a pianist who knew what to do
would pester the band and the crew
saying "Let me be Rick!!!"
they said "Man you are sick...
you'd be lost on Siberian Khatru"
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[Sheerah]

I'd say "hell yeah", but then once I auditioned, I'm afraid they would say "hell NO!"

[Earl Grey]

I would know that with Howe on guitar, I would be playing mostly 'bit parts' and would be happy for the experience (As, I'm sure, Billy Sherwood was!). I would pinch myslef, and do the best job i could possibly do. Hell yeah I'd do it!
Plus, it would be the ultimate way to learn Yes's catalogue, playing it WITH them! I could grill the guys on "What chord was that one? What tuning was that Steve-o?"

Haha! Nice fantasy...

Earl:yesbird:

[Earl Grey]

Of course, Steve would hate my guts! Haha! 'The SECOND guitarist'... Ouch!

Must be a better way to get on Howe's good side!


:ele:

[yes_angel]

Stage fright! but can I still hang around on stage for a bit?,,,,

[MikeyP]

I thought of a great scene for Waynes World:
The one who plays the drums is watching his fave rock band (Yes) and the drummer leaves the stage due to sickness (or exploding...) and the singer asks the audience "can anyone here play the drums?" (like the Airport films); so he does, with his sticks he always carries. Midway through his drum solo, the guitarist shouts "wake up!"... "wake up - your dreaming!". Then he wakes from his dream... what a dream though!

[Starship Trooper]

I'd do what Billy Sherwood did: join and just accept the complaining when Yesfans everywhere realized that I wasn't anywhere near as good as the other members!

At least I could say I was in the band.

[Starship Trooper]

I shouldn't be mean to Billy, though. He was a superb supporting vocalist and propped both Steve and Chris up with vocal tasks. The band sounded great with him helping with the singing.

That's the main reason why he was in the band, besides the fact that he and Chris are good friends.

[keirondunn]

I would say I've got some great stuff here that you may want to work on'. It would mean a return to the more epic pieces in the Close to the Edge mode. There would be some pretty tricky chord sequences in my new material that may need a bit of practice. I would be prepared to share some of the new guitar solos with SH but I would let him do most of the old stuff on stage. I would insist on equal royalties from the unprecedented surge in album sales my inclusion in the band would prompt. I think they would reap great rewards from such an inspirational 6 th member.

[RobAdams]

I'd join...then I'd be the next Yes member to get bashed by the fans!!!!

[PastPresentMover]

Once I came to I'd ask for a hit of whatever they're smokin.

[canadarago]

In order:

1. Kneel and cry
2. Quit day job and practice, practice, practice
3. Get Minimoog cleaned up and oscillators replaced with "newer" stable ones. Nahhh...give up trying to fix 1974 Minimoog and buy a Moog Voyager
4. Dye hair blond and grow it longer / get contact lenses
5. Go beg Korg for some more gear.
6. Buy cape.
7. Be nice to Steve
8. Ask them if they wouldn't mind playing "Two" (see link below).
9. Become Rick's roadie when they beg him to come back.

[Amy]

6. Buy cape.
LOL! I'd buy a cape too. Then I'd ask Rick to show me EXACTLY how he gets the last part of the intro to Awaken to sound so good. Then I'd tell them no way, because Rick is perfect for the job. I'd settle for staying behind the curtain on Rick's side so I can watch.

[cinderella]

I'd say "Okay and can I bring my friend Trevor too? After all he does play a mean guitar.";)

[squiredevotee]

As long as I can be Chris's bass tech.......I'd do anything they want!!!!!!

[henny]

I play Rics... I have a gotie beared... I'm humbly-faced, passive-looking like Chris....I'm 6ft 2....

Count me in.

[Roan's Lady]

It would depend on what they meant by "join the band". ;)

[inside_out]

I'd tell them I've been a member for 28 years.

[cinderella]

Well I'd really love to play keyboards with the band, but then I don't know how to play a single note. Maybe Rick Wakeman could show me how. Of course then he'd probably lose his mind trying to teach me, and then they'd have to call either Patrick Moraz or Tony Kaye back to take his place.


Maybe I'd better just sit in the audience.



I'm sorry. Was all of that out loud?

[altaeria]

How can I be expected to join Yes AND be the latest singer for Van Halen all at the same time?? Jeez...What do these people think I am?!? I guess now I really have to let the Chili Peppers know that the lead guitarist opportunity is certainly out-of-the-question.

[yescop]

Me! Really!! Head of Tour Security!!! Of course I accept. Salary, I dont need no stinkin salary...Hey I was joking..Of course I'll accept it...Rules??? What do you mean I can't go in the dressing rooms before a concert???..Smoke..What about Smoke???...OH, I get it..Nevermind...Duh!!


:badass:

[Suntower Asking]

well of course i would play the triangle during and you and i. and heck if Chris would let me i think i could manage to stomp on the basspedals. Also i could probably play along with steve during the begining i think its only three chords on an acoustic. but dont let me near those drums that would be a disaster.

[Vic Anderson]

i'd do a great jon

[Deliriumyes]

I would absolutely squeal with zeal!!! I would then offer to play a bit of back-up keys: I could never replace my hero, Mr. Wakeman. I would also offer to play some rhythm guitar: I could never replace the illustrious Mr. Howe. I would also offer to sing back-up vocals, harmonizing with Jon's lovely, "angels on high" voice: My voice is about 3 octaves lower than his!! Finally, show me the timpani's...I am all over those beauties!!!

[michael]

Click my heels! Jump for joy, bust my chops, sell the farm, and fill the hookah!!!

[Deliriumyes]

Click my heels! Jump for joy, bust my chops, sell the farm, and fill the hookah!!!



GOOD ANSWER!!!

[flep]

I would say Ok

I could play a mean tambourine and dance

Well that's what Jane did just off stage in Liverpool in July 2003.

I wouldn't look as pretty but I'd be up there with the boys

[brotherofmine]

As well as being in cloud 9 I could offer some backing vocals for Jon.

[flep]

As well as being in cloud 9 I could offer some backing vocals for Jon.

I could do the backing vocals as well.

Then after about the second song wonder why I couldn't hear my voice

Probably be something to do with the Mike being switched off.

But would I care?

Nope I carry on as if my life depended on it.

[Yes2Yes]

I'd say hello mates. How do you like your tea?

[yes_angel]

Probably faint then take off somewhere with Rick on a island! LOL

[Jackaranda]

I'd offer to be their manager. God knows they need one.

[yes_angel]

I agree with you on that Jack! lol

[gt76yesman]

I would say:
"Sure. Did Rick leave again? And do you have a coupla charts I can brush up with?"

[Olias of Sunhillow]

I would say: Yeah right guys, where is the camera? And wait for Peter Funt to walk into the room.

[Vic Anderson]

come on guys let's do the next tales

[Olias of Sunhillow]

Then we ask Rick to do the keys!

[YESMAN90125]

I would say: Yeah right guys, where is the camera? And wait for Peter Funt to walk into the room.

I would too

[Jackaranda]

I'll play cowbell!

[cactus jon]

I woud say "Yes you do need a manager, and I'm just the man for the job! Now put aside all your differences, and crank out a couple of CDs for the zillion fans that are waiting."

CJ Resume available upon request

[Rabin105]

Say sure ok as Trevor Horn once said "joining yes is one of those thing that you know is wrong yet you do it anyways" Strangly enough i recently taught myself soon on keyboards and have been getting into oye ( of course my cd broke but i have a tape copy i made a while ago so I can still listen to OYE but still sad about my cd :( plus my Magnification cd is missing :( coincedence or mysterious plot for fate to laugh at me you descide) of course i would do a set of say

1. Open your eyes (a strong opening track)
2. South Side of the sky
3. Don't Go
4. Rhythm Of love
5. Miracle of life
6. Lightning strikes (assuming i'mthe only guitarist since this is one of the few ladder songs you can get away with one guitar)
7. The Solution
8. Machine Messiah
9. Be the one
10. Run though the light
11. Magnification/tempus fugit (Though that combo might be enough to scare Alan and Chris but eh)
12. Endless dream
13 The calling
encores
14. City of love /Starship trooper
15 Owner of a lonely Heart
16. Roundabout (for one tour then no more round about at least for like 2 tours)

Yes i know it is mostly from the albums forgotten by the 35th annaversery tour but hey that is an awesome setlist at least to me

[yes_angel]

Very cool rabin105! You listed,,,,Miracle Of Life!! I luv that cd (Union) as most people don't! Call me weird now! LOL

[Dr Yes]

You want me in the band?

Cool, but I don't do Tales or Relayer anymore. And anything from Talk is a bit dodgy for me too. Also, I'll need six months off a year to promote my own solo projects and I reserve the right to slag you all off after you dump me in favour of a new guitarist - probably paostby (sheesh he's good).

[Jackaranda]

Yep. I'll be Manager.

Amy will be my Administrative Assistant. Jane's in charge of bringing Rabin back. (Ooops, there went Amy!) Kelly gets to design the next album cover.

Now.........who will replace Amy?

[sunburstbasser]

I'd probably poo myself if they asked me to join.

Were they serious, I haven't had much problem learning Squire's basslines, at least the ones I've sat down and actually figured out (which isn't too many, maybe 10). I could handle it though.

[A Student of YES]

I'd probably just explode right there!

Then I'd pick up the pieces of myself and join!

Randy

[Mostly Harmless]

Probably faint then take off somewhere with Rick on a island! LOL

I'll arm wrestle you for him!!!!

[Mostly Harmless]

Click my heels! Jump for joy, bust my chops, sell the farm, and fill the hookah!!!

LOL. I love that. Maybe you could write some lyrics, (not intended to be an insult to Jon).

[helmet]

They cant afford me!

[Rabin105]

i'd work cheaply

[True Believer]

Not being musically gifted, I could play triangle. Oh, and of course be Jon's "personal" assistant!

[Faceintheplace]

I'd ask to be their sound mixer so the concerts would have better sound.

[Timmo]

Laugh and ask "Are you high?"

[cinderella]

They cant afford me!

Yeah me either. ;)

[Hill St.]

I'd grab my congas,request parallels,turn my mic down,pose and exit quickly.

[DW Duke]

Analyze the situation.

[Rob.E]

Id probably miss my chance, id be so awe struck id probably only be able to dribble rather than speak, then Jon would get annoyed with me for dribbleing on his jacket and walk off.

[soulsearcher]

i would definitely say YES!

i could play the triangle or something, look gorgeous, and carry stuff..
what more could a yesfan wish for!

[DW Duke]

Ultimately, I would try to find every possible way to say YES, though I would have to tell Madonna that our pact from college is off. LOL I wonder if she even remembers. "Dave who?" Dave, the guy who bought you lunch at Olga's. LOL

[Jm Sin]

Probably I would try to tune my guitar and play something..

[1yesfan]

I would tell them that I already run their message board on Yesworld and ask for lifetime supply of free tickets to shows.

[DW Duke]

Probably I would try to tune my guitar and play something..

Wow. I wouldn't even try to play something. But I would say "Give me 3 weeks and I will play everything in the big song book. But someone will have to set up for me. And tell me what buttons to push. Or better yet, midi the dang buttons so I just push a number next to a song name. In fact, why don't we lip sink the whole dang show like Dream Theatre did. Just put my name on the CD. LOL"

[Nes]

I'd probably be way humbled by it and say I'm not good enough to be in the band, even if they thought that I was...

[Timmo]

Laugh and ask "Are you high?"And they would say "And your point IS....?"

[raz]

i would run away as fast as i could as i would not want to be in the band as i would not want to be the member who was in the band for less time than eddie jobson...
i mean, what would i do?
sweep the stage i suppose!

[raz]

Ultimately, I would try to find every possible way to say YES, though I would have to tell Madonna that our pact from college is off. LOL I wonder if she even remembers. "Dave who?" Dave, the guy who bought you lunch at Olga's. LOL

hey, did you really know madonna at school.
far out.
i like madonna.... and some of her songs