Steve Howe News from the Asian Armada Newsletter
Jon, Alan & Chris to appear at Angelus Foundation Benefit in January
VH1 Behind the Music
Mix Your Own Masterworks CD
Review of West Palm Beach Masterworks Show
ENVISION Alan White / Patrick Moraz
Masterworks Broadcast
Moraz's "Resonance"
Yes Webcast
Fragile, UK Yes Tribute/Tour/CD
Dear Dave,
God bless you and Armada on your anniversary.
I can confirm that Steve Howe will beplayhing on the new album
on at least five tracks, and subject to his availability he would
like to do guest spots on the tour dates when it makes sense and
they do not clash with his other work...
I can confirm that the title for the next alubm will be "AURA."
All the very very best,
Sir Harry
I wanted to pass this info along to anyone interested.
Last August, Jon and Alan performed at a benefit concert for the Angelus Foundation in Clearwater, Florida.
The weekend of January 19-22,2001, the group is staging a celebrity golf tournament and concert featuring Charlie Daniels and several localand national bands will also be appearing. Their web site mentions Jon, Alan and Chris "Squires" of Yes. I am not sure if they will be performing or just playing golf. [Yeah, I know. I just can't see Jon playing golf for some reason ...] It will be held in Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Last year was a blast. That is
where I sat next to Jane and she demanded that I "buy the
Ladder CD when it comes out!" (I had told her about a promo
copy I received from someone else ...).
We had a wonderful weekend in the park with the NFL Alumni and all the different groups that played. The links below will get ya there and you can read about who and what the Angelus Foundation is all about.
When I spoke with Jon and Alan last fall in Tampa, about 2 months after their appearance at the benefit, Alan had said he had a great time. Jon said, "Ohhh...it was crazy!!!" Alan also told me that some of the kids from the home would be in attendance in Tazmpa. They were and after the show I had the pleasure of chatting with a few of them and their caregivers. The kids were sooo excited. It was a great "after the show" Yes moment for me. Anyway, here's the links. I'll post back here closer to the event with any additional information.
The Angelus, Inc. Home Page
It was reported today in the Asia newsletter "Armada" that a VH1 "Behind the Music" episode is being planned for Yes!
Radio station WFBQ, Q95 coming out of Indianapolis Indiana has Yes information plastered all over their website front page!
You can mix your own Yes The Masterworks CD.
To visit the WFBQ website, copy and paste the following URL.
Hi: Here is my review for Yesworld from the West Palm Beach show.
CLOSE TO THE GATES OF RITUAL
From Lima, Peru in South America, my wife and I traveled all the way to West Palm Beach, Florida to see and hear my favorite band since I first heard Fragile in 1972.
Is somehow difficult to say something
new, something that has not been said before in the many reviews
of everyone which has wroten on this tour. Some of them even music
experts, who see and hear things that the rest of mankind, as
me, are not able to perceive. Anyhow, will try a different point
of view.
My position in the venue was
not as good as I would have like (ile 15 and to Squire's end)
but finished absolutely amazed with the interpretation of this
genius musicians. As you know, the concert started with Close
to the Edge, which is my favorite song, all my life I was looking
to hear it live because the other two opportunities I've seen
Yes, they didn't presented it. I felt absolutely strange, even
though I knew the setlist, I was somehow shocked listening to
Close to the Edge and being the first song, was incredible for
me to be there. Felt that it was not a good beginning, too strong, I think that they should have start warming up with something more light as Yours is no Disgrace or Siberian Khatru which would also mean that the concert would have been longer than two hours, as it was a little bit short, few songs.
Starship Trooper let me warm
up, I enjoy it better in the encore. Then came in Gates of Delirium,
I was feeling more relaxed and prepared to enjoy it, the result:
gorgeous. More relaxed with Leaves of Green with a incredible
interpretation of Howe. Then, with lots of tranquility to hear
on of Anderson's favorite song, Heart of the Sunrise. When finished,
finally and for the first time for me, I though that I was completely
prepared for what was coming, Ritual. I was wrong. For me, Tales
is an extraordinary work, its four pieces are of my absolute pleasure,
but beneath Close to the Edge and Gates of Delirium, even though,
that night at West Palm Beach, Ritual was the best song in this
concert, the impression I had during this song is impossible to
describe with words, I was in another dimension, the music seemed
to be from other planet, was a highly intense experience and this
is to say thank you to Yes, but special thanks to Chris Squire,
who that night was spectacular, completely inspired, moved all
around the scenario as a young kid, gave himself to his audience
with no reserves, I think that thanks to him, we appreciated an
unforgettable show. After Ritual I was feeling very tired but
with lots of energy to continue looking and hearing more, then
came All Good People and Roundabout and all over, as all the good
things, too fast. I was feeling tired as if I would have been
up there with the band playing and singing, exhausted, but completely
prepared to continue hearing of that heavenly music.
Regarding the musicians, I have
been very clear pointing Squire as the star of the night, followed
by Igor Khoroshev, regardless is painful to me to accept it. And
I say this because for me, Anderson, Howe and Squire are the spine
of Yes, they always have to be there, the ones who give that so
special sound. I saw Khoroshev enjoying Yes as he has never done
it. The three times I have seen Yes, has been with him on keyboards.
This time he made no mistakes, precise in the support to percussion,
he sang and dance, and finally stolen the show from Squire for
a moment when he came down to the front of the scenario with Anderson
and Squire during the drums solo. The other three members of Yes
very professional and my order is White, Howe and Anderson. Now,
this is something good of a band like Yes, as they all are excellent
musicians, any of them could surpass the other in an inspired
night.
Regarding Kansas, I liked it,
even though is a band that I know not too much, good musicians,
good performance and a lot of feeling with the audience. Unfortunately,
the people did not respected them, they started with the venue
almost empty and the people talking and moving around, very few
fans of Kansas. Seems to me that it is not a very good idea to
do that kind of mixes among bands. I would have preffered twenty
minutes more of Yes, instead of Kansas.
Don't want to finish my comments
without mentioning my surprise on the bad conduct of the audience,
drink too much beer, too much pot, and with no respect for anyone,
they are always moving going to the restrooms, coming with more
beer, intrerrupting in incredible moments, too much scandalous
and hysterics. Really, really, being a Yes concert and thinking
on the average age of its fans, I thought that the behaving was
going to be better. Now, imagine how good it was, that anyhow
all this problems, I enjoy it intensively. No ofense with my comments,
please.
Finally, the concert was filmed
with several cameras, at least four, I highly recommend you to
buy the DVD or videotape when available.
Hi All, Here's a nice surprise for YES fans in the Cleveland area:
8/21 @ Nautica in the Flats, Cleveland OH.
9/30 @ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Maybe this will generate some interest in YES with the Rock Hall higher ups? Hey, they asked us!
Also, for anyone who was looking for info on obtaining Patrick Moraz's new piano CD, "Resonance", it can be purchased at:
PlanetCD.com CDserve.com PatrickMoraz.com (Patricks official site)
Here's the review I posted several
weeks ago for those that missed it.
Patrick Moraz Resonance
Total time 60'00''
Baldwin grand piano
Reviewed by Matt Riddle
This latest release from keyboard
virtuoso, Patrick Moraz, is a stunning sequel to his 1995 piano
CD, "Windows of Time". While it bears the familiar hallmarks
of his unique style, Moraz finds new ground to explore while maintaining his uncompromising standard of excellence.
"Resonance" opens with
a bold masterstroke entitled, "Vortex of Life", which
is comprised of four seperate movements. This ingenious suite
represents one of the most significant achievements in the modern
classical medium today, and undoubtedly places Moraz among the
great composers of history.
Other tracks include:
I highly recommend this CD to all piano music connoisseurs.
The NYC classic rock station
is pumping the Masterworks show from NJ on their web page. I guess
they are kind of excited about it since they were at the show
and promoted it. Check the link, they have pictures from the show.
Q104 is great, they must have had some kind of Yes related stuff
on their web page for at least 8 months now.
Hey, all!! I ordered Patrick
Moraz's new album, Resonance, last weekend from the address on
his website. It actually arrived today!! And the package contained
an autographed postcard from Patrick!!!
Wow!! Fast delivery and an autograph,
too!!!! The cover is beautiful!! Haven't gotten to hear the music
yet.
Neal
Hello, I've just seen the Yes
Concert Webcast..... It was the first time I've seen Yes live
(except ABWH tour on our TV) and I am totally without words....The
show was AMAZING! I nearly cried during Wurm! I've never heard
Steve playing his solos so powerfully! Everyone was excellent,
but Chris was exceptional. Yes wouldn't be Yes without him...The
drum section of Ritual was like a scene from hell! What an atmosphere!
(a small rebuke to the director of the recording: there were too
many cuts in this section, IMO...) I'd like to thank to all good
people who offered us the webcast. I was very unhappy that Yes
wouldn't tour in Europe, but the webcast brought that great atmosphere
to my home! Thanks!
vojta
Roundabout 2000
Each show will be over two hours of classic Yes material. The band have high hopes of making a tour of Scotland next year and also an appearance or two in Wales, check the webstie for news over the coming months.
Live at the Half Moon
Angelus Foundation Florida
From Rick [samgeyser@aol.com] - June 17
Charlie Daniel's Golf TournamentVH1 "Behind the Music"
From Sean [sean4554@crapmail.com] - June 17Radio Station Update
From Tim E [YES1221@aol.com] - June 23
You can download a live version of "Owner of a Lonely Heart"!
{Though I don't know why, since they haven't played the song on
the Masterworks tour...Yes?}
The page also advertises the Yes concert July 13th at Deer Creek.
http://www/wfbq.com/frameset.html
And/or send a thank you note to the station at: mbender@wfbq.comMy Review of West Palm Beach Masterworks Show
From Dante Nieri - Trener - from Lima Peru [trener.goalsnetusers.goals@goalsnet.com.pe] - Aug 14ENVISION Alan
White / Patrick Moraz
From: matt riddle [MattRiddle@compuserve.com]
- Aug. 18
Alan White joins members of ENVISION for Tribe Jam 2.
Also featuring Eddie Money, Michael Stanley and the Cleveland Indians. Tickets available at Ticket Master.
5th anniversarry party will feature ENVISION, along with other bands all day long! Time slot, ticket info, etc. TBA.
Sundance
Moondance
Resonance
Colloids Bounce Around
Standing in the Light
The Light
Birds on a Wire
The first time I listened to
this CD, I was struck by the warm, yet sparkling quality of sound
and vast array of ideas. Patricks' fluid and gracious stlye, exceptional
melodic charm and formal elegance, reveal layers of depth only
hinted at initially.
-Matt Riddle
ENVISION a Classic YES Tributehttp://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/MattRiddle
Masterworks Broadcast
From: "cbm_sola" http://q1043.amfmi.com/
Chris Boccalupo
Moraz's Resonance
From: NeAlhadeff@aol.com - Aug. 20Yes Webcast
From: Vojtech Toman [vtoman@lit.cz] - Aug 20Fragile, UK Yes Tribute/Tour/CD
From Simon Arnold [simon.arnold1@which.net] - Aug. 29
Fragile, the UK's Yes tribute band, are currently in the middle of their "Roundabout 2000" tour which sees them take in a wide variety of vneues in England and a quick trip to Europe. The tour is in support of their debut CD "Live at the Half Moon." You can find out more about both and read extensive reviews of the band on our website: yestribute.com
Sep 8 - Tilehurst, Reading - Beethoven's
Sep 14 - Chelmsford - Army and Navy
Sep 23 - Rotherham - Herringthorpe Leisure Centre (supported by Tantalus)
Sep 28 - Birkenhead - The Iron Door
Oct 7 - York - Fibbers
Oct 14 - Dudley - The Robin R'n'B Club
Oct 17 - London - The Bull's Head (Barnes)
Oct 21 - Whitley Bay - The Dome
Nov 4 - London - The Standard Music Venue (Walthamstow)
Nov 11 - Verviers, Belgium - The Spirit of 66
Nov 16 - Norwich - Fat Pauly's
Nov 23 - Cambridge - The Boat Race
Fragile are delighted to announce the availability of their debut CD. "Live at the Half Moon" is a seventy minute journey through the Yes classics and incorporates Fragile's own trademarks such as the revamped "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and the much-loved Yes medley. The CD will be available at all gigs and also via mail order, details on the website or by emailing yes.fragile@which.net.