Originally posted by Gilly Goodness
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Yes, bring him back. He belongs to those Yes-musicians with a still unfullfilled band-history... he is the keyboard-player on the -Yesalbum that does expand the boundaries of prog the most. -
I geneuinly wonder what if any new songs were written for Floating IslandsComment
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I would only want them to do a concept album if they were truly inspired, not because it was expected of them. I don't think I ever have a desire for a band/artist to create that kind of work for a particular idea of mine, but if they do then I'm interested to hear it. I'd be equally fine if they didn't make a concept album.Comment
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I am hearing the next yes album which I will say I think is still coming out in January and will be the final with Alan white
will be more epic then the quest perhaps maybe the first epic since fly from hereComment
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More epic than the quest? Please. That’s a pretty low bar to clear.Originally posted by rabin105 View Post
Shelve it. They’re done.Comment
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Heh welcome RedS. Such positivity. 8 posts already. Don't be a stranger. 😘Originally posted by RedSonja View PostComment
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Maybe they could do a concept album about a fictitious prog band that goes through over 20 band members through the years. They could have a singer character with a real high voice, and a member who wears long capes and one character who worships his guitars. They could have album covers featuring flying rocks and a producer character who's got big Elton John glasses. Sounds ridiculous, but I think it may work...Comment
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Thx! Not many positive things to be found in the world these days. Trying tho......Originally posted by Gilly Goodness View PostComment
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As do I. For quite a long time at that. The comment was about the “epic” reference, and moving on with another non yes like record, as yes. I don’t think anyone thinks the quest is epic. And I don’t think anyone thinks they will produce an epic moving forward. Although obviously I can’t speak for Everyone. Just my feeling.Originally posted by rabin105 View PostComment
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I don't think The Quest is epic, but I like it.Comment
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What is yes music for you if it’s not the questOriginally posted by RedSonja View Post
let me guess
has to be with Anderson squire and Howe and released from 71-79
am I close?
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OMG, can’t you read, discern, and comprehend context? The comment was in reference to your “epic” comment, twice. For me, the quest is not epic, not even close. Jeez.Originally posted by rabin105 View Post
It’s like talking to a kid.
Suggestion for you - capital letters to start sentences, or phrases, and the use of punctuation would be nice in your posts.Last edited by RedSonja; 06-22-2022, 08:53 AM.Comment
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To be fair, im the post linked to below, you do say "all 70’s over all 80’s and beyond in summary".Originally posted by RedSonja View Post
https://www.thenewyesfans.com/forum/...age2#post19618
Then, in post 20 on this thread, you say "Shelve it. They’re done.".
One might be forgiven for thinking you mainly only like the 70s stuff.
I do take your point that The Quest doesn't have any songs of epic length ala the tracks on Tales from the Topographic Oceans. However, 2011's Fly From Here (Their third to most recent studio album) had an interconnected sequence of songs to start the album that was way over 20 minutes combined.
I also, to be honest, generally prefer bands keep their songs tight unless there is something like "Close to the Edge" that really merits a longer treatment and doesn't ever lag or feel repetitive. I mean, I love "The Ice Bridge", but I would not have wanted them to randomly double it in length the way some newer prog groups do with their songs. The Flower Kings have a song called "Love is the Only Answer" that wouldn't be bad with a runtime of about 6 minutes. Instead it's almost 25 minutes and makes me want to throw my phone at a wall.
. Song length inflation has actually become a real problem in the subgenre.
Last edited by downbyariver; 06-22-2022, 10:46 AM."A lot of the heavier conversations I was having with Chris toward the end were about his desire for this thing to go forward. He kept reiterating that to me. [...] He kept telling me, 'No matter what happens, Yes needs to continue moving forward and make great music. So promise me that that's something you want to do.'. And I have to keep making music. It's just what I do. [...] I'm a fan of the band and I want to see it thrive and that means new music." -Billy SherwoodComment
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