interview for Classic Rock

[Mr. Holland]

Another published interview a couple days ago which reads like an email interview...and a different answer to the typical question.

Are you still on good terms with Yes?
“Depends who you mean by ‘Yes.’ I suppose…obviously, I am on good terms with Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson. I haven’t seen Steve [Howe] or Alan [White] since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but have the highest respect for both of them.”

https://bravewords.com/features/betw...have-a-line-up

Have the highest respect = couldn't be bothered to give a f..k, even if you promised me a new collection of capes

[gbh90125]

I think it must have been very difficult for them to plan the album. They would have perhaps had to have cleared a 4-6 month schedual to write and record while all in the same room each day and perhaps they are not financially secure enough to do that. And really for what purpose, as Yes fans will only ever compare new material to old material , with the new stuff inevitablty coming off second best.

[rabin105]

Shrugs I wanted an ARW album but I gave up hope.

[True]

In the early weeks/months of the ARW era, I thought - and hoped - that the existence of the two active "Yes" bands might spark both groups to record an amazing album, so as to have a competitive edge over the other band.

But ARW didn't make an album, and the official Yes released The Quest. So I was totally wrong with my thought that a competitve dynamic would lead to some great new music. I did enjoy the gigs, though, so I am happy that it happened.

[rabin105]

In the early weeks/months of the ARW era, I thought - and hoped - that the existence of the two active "Yes" bands might spark both groups to record an amazing album, so as to have a competitive edge over the other band.

But ARW didn't make an album, and the official Yes released The Quest. So I was totally wrong with my thought that a competitve dynamic would lead to some great new music. I did enjoy the gigs, though, so I am happy that it happened.

I genuinely don't know how you feel about the quest based on that post.

[Ash Armstrong]

In the early weeks/months of the ARW era, I thought - and hoped - that the existence of the two active "Yes" bands might spark both groups to record an amazing album, so as to have a competitive edge over the other band.

But ARW didn't make an album, and the official Yes released The Quest. So I was totally wrong with my thought that a competitve dynamic would lead to some great new music. I did enjoy the gigs, though, so I am happy that it happened.

I'm still hoping the ARW live album will be reissued sans fake audience loops.

[Gtkgasman]

I'm still hoping the ARW live album will be reissued sans fake audience loops.

That would be interesting. It couldn’t have been that dead in there that they couldn’t capture some crowd charm. There was excitement at the shows I saw. It wasnt crazy. Was like a yes show, somewhat laid back with a few outburst here and there.

[Ash Armstrong]

That would be interesting. It couldn’t have been that dead in there that they couldn’t capture some crowd charm. There was excitement at the shows I saw. It wasnt crazy. Was like a yes show, somewhat laid back with a few outburst here and there.

UK audiences tend not to whoop and whistle and applaud while the band are actually playing...

[Yorkshire Square]

So in an article dared 25th January Rick says he is "having lunch with Steve in a couple of weeks" yet in the interview dated 22nd February he says he hasn't seen any of the band since the Hall of Fame induction and doesn't even hint at a potential dinner date.

Now I know the interviews might be done some time in advance but unless there is something seriously adrift with time lines I smell a curried rat.

[rabin105]

So in an article dared 25th January Rick says he is "having lunch with Steve in a couple of weeks" yet in the interview dated 22nd February he says he hasn't seen any of the band since the Hall of Fame induction and doesn't even hint at a potential dinner date.

Now I know the interviews might be done some time in advance but unless there is something seriously adrift with time lines I smell a curried rat.

He was joking about having lunch with Steve... at least that ismy thought,

[luna65]

Yeah, either a quip or putting something out there in the Universe...which wasn't answered.

[Yorkshire Square]

He was joking about having lunch with Steve... at least that ismy thought,

That's pretty perceptive of you, you might be right. The general reaction on here was that it was a genuine comment but maybe we were all sucked in.

[rabin105]

That's pretty perceptive of you, you might be right. The general reaction on here was that it was a genuine comment but maybe we were all sucked in.

I do try and occasionally stumble across a good idea.. I am more Inspector Clouseau then Bond or Colombo these days I am afraid.

[Gilly Goodness]

I do try and occasionally stumble across a good idea.. I am more Inspector Clouseau then Bond or Colombo these days I am afraid.

Sellers or Martin?

[Yorkshire Square]

Sellers or Martin?

Sellers of course. I have newfound admiration for Danny boy. 😉