YESSOUNDS

This week on Yessounds, we step Beyond the Drawing Board as we spotlight Animation, Jon Anderson's colorful and imaginative 1982 solo album. Along the way, we'll hear music from Yes and the extended Yes family, explore the creative spirit behind one of Anderson's most adventurous releases, and rediscover a collection of songs where imagination, melody, and musical storytelling come vividly to life...

Yessounds Episode 074: Chasing the Hound Halloween is the perfect time to venture into the darker corners of the Yes universe. In this special edition of Yessounds, we spotlight Hound of the Baskervilles , the atmospheric progressive rock concept album from Oliver Wakeman and Clive Nolan. Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery, the album brings to life a tale of haunted...

This time on Yessounds, we explore a collection of musical reflections, progressive rock treasures, and instrumental gems from across the Yes universe and beyond. Along the way you'll hear music from Yes, Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Bill Bruford, Oliver Wakeman, Peter Banks, Asia, Steve Hackett, The Fellowship, and more. 1. “ Front Line” – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies)  2. “...

The journey continues through the cosmic corridors of Yes history. This second chapter expands the vision of Part 1, blending studio precision with live transcendence. Hear the evolution unfold: the digital daring of Talk , the orchestral sweep of Magnification , the modern resonance of The Quest , and the timeless pulse of Close to the Edge .  Step into the Fourth Dimension Dream—Part 2. Birthrig...

 Yessounds steps into another layer of reality with a full‑band journey through Yes history — from the early spark of Looking Around to the vast landscapes of Ritual and The Gates of Delirium . This first part of the 4th Dimension Dream explores how the band’s sound evolved across decades, albums, and lineups, each track opening a new door in the sonic corridor. 1. Looking Around – Yes (Yes) 2. Sw...

 Step quietly down the hall and listen through the half‑open doors — this week’s Yessounds explores albums where familiar names appear only in passing. From jazz corridors to progressive suites, these are the rooms off the main hall, the places where great players left their echoes.  Scenario – Al Di Meola ( Scenario ) The Dodo’s Dream – Gordon Giltrap ( Starfield ) Angelus – Milton Nascimento ( A...

This episode highlights 90125 as our feature album and explores the surrounding branches of the Yes family. The playlist moves through classic material, solo work and connected projects that show how the band evolved during and after the 90125 period. It’s a thoughtful look at one of the most important turning points in the Yes story. Yessounds 069 — 90125 It Can Happen (Cinema Version) – Yes (901...

 Episode 068 continues our Track Series with a full lineup of Track 3s, creating a snapshot of how Yes changed from era to era. These selections highlight the shifts in lineup, production and direction that shaped each period of their history. A thoughtful listen for anyone who enjoys the deeper story behind the music.  1. Masquerade – Union 2. The Clap / Mood For A Day – An Evening of Yes Music P...

 Episode 067 focuses on a unique slice of the Yes discography by gathering only Track 3s, creating a snapshot of how the band evolved from era to era. These selections highlight the shifts in lineup, production and direction that shaped each period of their history. A thoughtful listen for anyone who enjoys the deeper story behind the music.  1. Yesterday And Today – Yes – 1969 2. Everydays – Time...

Episode 066 explores the Yes universe through reinterpretation — covers, tributes, and re‑imagined classics performed by the musicians who shaped, expanded, and were inspired by the band’s legacy  1. Cinema – Steve Hackett – Yesterday and Today – A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Yes 2. On the Silent Wings of Freedom – Jon Davison & Patrick Moraz – A Life in Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute 3. Georgi...

 Episode 065 comes together in the late‑night stillness, featuring a wide mix of Prog Collective tracks alongside Anderson, Wakeman, Kitaro, Mystery, and more. Built around deep cuts, live moments, and atmospheric collaborations, this set moves through shadows, textures, and unexpected turns. A quiet‑hour journey across prog, rock, and fusion.  Yessounds Episode 065 Dark Encounters in the Quiet Ho...

Episode 064 continues the Second Attention series with a full set built around the second tracks of every Yes album . From classic ’70s performances to newer material, this episode highlights how Track Two often sets the tone for the entire record. Hit play and enjoy the ride. Yessounds 064 — Second Attention Part 2 1.     The Revealing Science of God – Yes – Keys to Ascension 2.     Open Your Eye...

Tonight on Yessounds we continue our journey through every track from every Yes album in my personal collection. We’ve already covered all the Track Ones in a previous show called Opening Moves . Now it’s time for all the Track Twos, studio and live, from the debut through Keys to Ascension 2. Enjoy the music of Yes... 1. I See You – Yes – 1969 2. Then – Time and a Word – 1970 3. The Clap – The Ye...

This week on Yessounds we explore the Featured Album Page of Life by Jon and Vangelis, along with a wide mix of deep cuts, live performances, and a few surprises. We dig into the stories behind the music, including the meaning of “Ixtlan,” the father and son collaboration of Wakeman With Wakeman, Steve Howe’s guest appearance with the Dixie Dregs, and our Cover Song Spotlight from Shadow Gallery. ...

A jazz‑leaning trip through the Yes universe this week with our Featured Album, The Sound of Surprise from Bill Bruford’s Earthworks. Plus Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, Alan White, and acoustic Yes moments. A smooth, fun ride. Enjoy. Teaching Vera to Dance – Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — The Sound of Surprise Dream River – Steve Howe — The Haunted Melody Sludge – Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look...

Tonight we continue our journey through every Track One in the Yes catalog, picking up where Part 1 left off and moving into the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s. This episode covers a wide range of eras, lineups, and sounds as the band evolves through some of its most dramatic changes. 1.     Yours Is No Disgrace – Yesshows (1980) 2.   Owner of a Lonely Heart – 90125 (1983) 3.   Hold On – 9012Live: Th...

Yessounds Episode 59 is here! This week we’re kicking off a new two‑part series called Opening Moves, a run through every Track One from the classic Yes albums. Part 1 takes us from the 1969 debut all the way to Drama , exploring how each era begins. If you love hearing the band evolve from album to album, this one’s for you. Part 2 is coming soon… enjoy the ride! Beyond And Before – Yes (1969) No...

Yessounds Episode 58 explores the music of Yes, the members of Yes, and the entire Yes universe. Our Featured Album is The Ladder , a bright and creative chapter in the band’s late nineties resurgence. We also spin a track from the brand new Yes album Aurora , plus solo work, collaborations, deep cuts, and our Cover Song Spotlight. The Whiskerless Shuffle returns after Lenny’s feeder‑related proba...

The Living World of Yes takes us on a journey through the animal kingdom as seen through the Yes‑family universe. From horses and hounds to whales, falcons, fish, and everything in between, this episode explores the creatures that roam through the music of Yes and its extended family of artists. It’s a fun, surprising, and wide‑ranging set that shows just how deep and imaginative this musical worl...

Yessounds steps into a calmer space this week with Episode 056: Natural World , a full journey through the atmospheric, meditative side of the Yes universe. Our Featured Album is Rick Wakeman’s The Natural World Trilogy (1999), a three‑part exploration of nature, texture, and quiet emotional landscapes. Along the way we visit the softer corners of the Yes family tree — Jon Anderson’s Angels Embrac...

This week on Yessounds, we explore Steve Howe’s 1993 solo album The Grand Scheme of Things , our Featured Album for Episode 055. It’s a reflective, acoustic‑driven record that shows Howe in full creative control, and we’ll be highlighting tracks from it throughout the show. Along the way we’ll move through the Yes universe with solo work, collaborations, live cuts, and a Whisker Shuffle curated by...

Yessounds Episode 054 is here! The Stick, The Shred, and The Soul — a full night built around the explosive energy of Levin Torn White . Tony Levin, David Torn, and Alan White take center stage as we explore one of the most adventurous albums in the Yes family tree. No Warning Lights — Levin Torn White (FA / Intro Bed) Sample and Hold [Live] — Bruford (The Bruford Tapes) Luck of the Draw — Wakeman...

This episode of Yessounds explores the world‑beat textures and emotional fire of Jon Anderson’s Deseo , balanced with classic and modern prog moments from across the Yes universe. From Wakeman’s storytelling grandeur to Rabin’s live intensity and Wetton’s melodic power, the set moves through atmosphere, rhythm, and reflection.    1.  Intro – Firebird Suite Excerpt 2. On The Silent Wings Of Freedom...

Yessounds returns with Wonderous Whiskers, a full night of Yes, solo Yes, and all the branches of the Yes family tree. We’re hanging out, having fun, and celebrating the music we love with a brand new set built around our Featured Album, Going for the One. This episode includes deep cuts, live moments, surprises, and a Cover Song Spotlight featuring Billy Sherwood. Lenny handles the Whisker Shuffl...

Episode 50 marks a milestone for Yessounds with a full journey through the band’s first era. From the debut album in 1969 to Magnification in 2001, this episode moves through eighteen tracks that trace the evolution, ambition, and spirit of Yes across three decades. A wide‑ranging, deep‑cut celebration of the music that built the foundation of the Yes universe.   1.  Almost Like Love – Yes ( Big G...