Just received the latest issue from Opio. The Dagues (presumably) wrote this in their Intro column:

"On this one subject, Jon has been tight lipped, but speculation suggests he is exploiting his talents in yet another sector of a popular musical genre, ponder on it for yourself, he's been spending time at a good ol' southern US of A based recording studio. [sic on the punctuation]

"Jon does tell us that 'Millennium Child' should be released next summer and to expect another Jon Anderson solo project to be ready soon!"

Steve Howe CD-ROM Announcement

This was in my email today....YESFAN1046
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STEVE HOWE INTERACTIVE CD-ROM RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you for expressing interest in the Steve Howe Interactive CD-ROM. We at BeyondSound appreciate your taking the time to register your interest with us, as well as your continued patience as we strive to complete title development. As we approach the end of the year we have had many requests from interested fans for a realistic release date of the title.

In conjunction with the N.A.M.M. Show (National Association of Music Merchants) to be held in Los Angeles, California this coming January, we are aiming for a release date of January 31, 1999. Although the last stages of software development are the most time-consuming and challenging, we remain confident that we can hit that release date. At the same time, we also want to reward everyone who has taken the time to pre-register with us. Everyone who has indicated their interest with us prior to the release of the title will be given a discount toward the suggested retail price (SRP $49.95 US) of the title, as well as a special bonus surprise. This is our way of expressing thanks for your interest and support. Please mention code# EPRE when ordering.

In an attempt to better serve our customers, BeyondSound Ltd. has been preparing the official company store for purchasing interactive music software over the internet. This store will be secure and easily accessible for credit card purchases. Please stop by our website http://www.beyondsound.com by mid- January, 1999 to order the Steve Howe Interactive CD-ROM, and for further background and sample screens and QuickTime movies.

Thank's again for your interest as well as your patience. We are confident that when Steve Howe Interactive is completed, you will agree it was well worth the wait.

Happy Holidays and New Year,

BeyondSound, Ltd.
http://www.beyondsound.com

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Email: sales@beyondsound.com
Fax: 609.722.9107
Mail: PO Box 586, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 USA

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From Glen: "Howe NOTTLSSCGBI" - Dec 26

Just thought I let you in on the latest on Steve's CD ROM-release. After you have ordrered the CD-ROM (which of course I know you will), you can read an interview with Steve. All on the website: http://www.beyondsound.com

Funny Stuff Yes Lyrics

Desktop themes

Hey Folks.....here's a good start....I downloaded this one, but I'm not 100% sure which one it is ( could be the Yesterdays theme )...anyway...here's the address...go down the bottom of the web page...click download...you must have WinZip to get this...if you don't...http://www.winzip.com As Roy says, have fun....GB

http://idols.simplenet.com/music3.html

For those with AOL anyway, below is a "hyperlink" that will take you to what is called " Glen's Themes" ( or something like that ). Sandra found the site doing a web search, and I later found it via way of Yesworld ( which explains why I don't have just a web address).

Anyway, on the site you can download desktop themes for "Close To The Edge ", and my favorite Yes album, "Relayer". I'll add to this is a next post.

YesWorld: The Yes Online Service

Here's another "link", and web address while one can find YES desktop programs. Just go to the bottom of the page, find Yes, and press download. This page has two to pick from...how cool!

Music Desktop Themes at Themez.com

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From: YES_Fan2@prodigy.com (EDDIE K LEE) - Dec 27

I found the URL for Don Thorpe's Yes Themes site, there are about 7 or 8 different themes in there, here's the URL:

http:/southside.org/~thorpedo/yesthemes/home.html

I uploaded all the Yes cover images that I scanned to my web site, just following the instructions there:

http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/studio/9021

Let me know if there's any problem.
Eddie

Yescamp 98

- Dec 29

Yescamp 98 was a gathering of Yes fans, mostly from NC and SC, that was held 5 miles inside of Francis Marion National Forest near Charleston SC. The whole thing was organized by Tim and Sport, who some of you may have seen at Yestival, helping with the video and effects. I drove down from Charlotte with a friend, my 2 boys, and our dog Ginger. Following Tim's directions, we followed a succession of gravel roads into the forest. The site was in the middle of nowhere! We got there early to help with the setting up and wiring. There was a stage set up, and fabric and banners surrounded the area to create a "room" in the woods. We had two generators to power the lights and PA system. So far from civilization, there was no need to keep the noise down! There were candles and torches, lots of incense, and even a chandelier hanging from a tree. Off in the distance was an area where most of us set up tents, cooked our dinners, and had a fire going all night. By dusk, people started arriving - probably about 40-50 eventually came. It was a night of Yes music and conversation, with plenty of food and beer, etc, and no worry of driving home. There was a band that played, called Farpoint. They covered a few Yes songs, then played some of their own. Also being played through the sound system were CD's and tapes which people had brought. Though we had prepared for cold weather, it hovered around 50 degrees all night, and the rain held off until about 2:30 AM. Good excuse to turn in! Aside from the howling at the moon during the wee hours, it was a great time. We are hoping to do it again next year - I will spread the word when I hear something. If anyone wants to see pictures, check out my site at: http://web.cetlink.net/~loulamb/yescamp.htm

Be sure to sign my guest book!
Lou

I look forward to chatting some more - check out my Yes page at: http://web.cetlink.net/~loulamb/musicyes.htm

Also, from there you can see my Yescamp 98 photos, and if you are REALLY bored, you can get to my home page at http://web.cetlink.net/~loulamb/

Progressive Rock Annual Poll

From Rene Janssen: - Dec 27

Maybe interesting for the next volume, progressive website no. 1, Dutch Progressive Rock Page, has started their annual poll yesterday. Vote for your favourites and win one of the fantastic prizes we have collected. The URL is http://www.dprp.vuurwerk.nl/poll/. I can tell you, you will be really surprized about the prizes we have collected, we are proud on it! Hope you will all vote for your favourite prog acts of 1998, would be great! Thanks!!

Yes Graphics

From MIKEY WARD: RedWrathe@aol.com - Dec 27

http://home.att.net/~yeswebring/ringlogos.html

Hey southsiders! If you're part of the Yes WebRing, I made some new webring graphics available at the official Yes WebRing site The floating trees are for a dark background.

Or click here: YES WebRing Logos for your site

Also have Yes Gifs with transparent backgrounds here http://members.aol.com/Vaportrode that you can use on any YES webpage.
(Right click gif and 'save as')
Remember to give Roger Dean copywrite credit

Concert photos copyright ©1997 Roxi Cook

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