Tales From Topographical Oceans YES

• 1 The Revealing Science Of God / Dance Of The Dawn 20:29
• 2 The Remembering / High The Memory 20:44
• 3 The Ancient / Giants Under The Sun 18:41
• 4 Ritual / Nous Sommes Du Soleil 21:39
• Total Runtime 01:21:33

Info for Tales From Topographical Oceans

Nach dem epochalen Hammeralbum „Close To The Edge“ konnten Yes eigentlich nur einbrechen, aber kaum zwölf Monate und einer dazwischen eingeschobenen famosen Dreifach-Live-LP später standen sie bereits mit einem neuen, nicht minder ambitionierten Geniestreich auf der Matte. Statt drei Songs im Bereich zwischen neun und 19 Minuten gibt's auf Tales From Topographic Oceans vier lange Tracks (alle um die 20-Minuten) zu hören, die jeder eine komplette Seite des Doppel-LP-Formats beanspruchen und genug musikalisches Potential enthalten, um einer weniger anspruchsvollen Band über zehn kreative Hungerjahre hinwegzuhelfen.

Doch Yes jonglieren mit ihren Geistesblitzen, als wären sie etwas völlig Alltägliches. Ohne kommerzielle Zugeständnisse an den Mainstream-Markt negieren sie 80 Minuten lang alle bekannten Rock-Schemata und vertonen eine wunderbar philosophische, gefühlsaktive Geschichte, die in erster Linie auf Jon Andersons Meditationserfahrungen in Indien basiert.

Herausgekommen ist eine harmonische, schlüssige Einheit, wie es sie über diese lange Spielzeit des an langen Stücken nicht gerade armen Prog-Bereichs wohl kein zweites Mal gibt. Ein absoluter Klassiker des Genres!!! Ach ja, ein tolles Cover von Roger Dean gibt es on top...

Jon Anderson, vocals
Steve Howe, vocals, guitar
Chris Squire, vocals, bass
Rick Wakeman, keyboards
Alan White, drums

Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England
Digitally remastered by Joe Gastwirt

No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 1973
No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 Chart for 1974
Certified Gold by the RIAA (US) and BPI (UK) in 1974

Yes is an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets. No fewer than 18 musicians have been a part of the band's line-up, with its current form comprising singer Jon Davison, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, and keyboardist Geoff Downes. Yes have sold close to 50 million albums worldwide, including 13.5 million certified units in the United States.

Alan White
Alan is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock drummers of all-time. With forty-plus years of performance experience and appearances on over fifty albums, Alan's dossier reads like a who's-who of rock legends. With his consummate professionalism and easy-going nature, Alan continues to be an inspiration to fellow musicians as well as fans.

Chris Squire
Chris was born in London, England in March 1948. Chris began his musical career as a choirboy, which gave Chris a particular insight into choir arrangement and vocal techniques that was to follow him throughout his career. Chris formed YES in 1968 with vocalist Jon Anderson, and is the only member of YES to appear on every studio album.

Geoff Downes
Geoff Downes was born into a musical family in Stockport, England, where his father had been organist and choirmaster at a church. Geoff went to Leeds School of Music in 1971, graduating in 1975, thus becoming the first member of Yes to graduate with a degree in music.

Steve Howe
Born in 1947, Steve began teaching himself to play the guitar at the age of 12, and lists Bill Haley, Les Paul, Jimmy Byant, Speedy West, Barney Kessel, and Chet Atkins as his influences. Steve first joined YES in 1970, and has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow, Asia and GTR. A prolific performer, Steve released his 19th solo album in 2010.

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