YESSOUNDS

Welcome to Yessounds Episode 024. This episode’s packed with deep cuts, solo gems, and a Featured Album that paints in candlelight: From Brush & Stone by Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman. We’ve also got a Whisker Shuffle curated by Lenny himself, a Cover Song Spotlight, and a few poetic detours along the way. Track list: 1.  (Intro) If A Picture – Oliver Wakeman   2.  Turn of the Century – Ye...

Yessounds Episode 023 Host Roman Guzman returns with a rhythm-rich journey through the Yes universe, featuring Dig? by Bill Bruford’s Earthworks as this episode’s spotlight album. Expect solo gems, rare cuts, guest appearances, and a brand-new segment: The Whisker Shuffle, curated by Roman’s feline co-host, Lenny.  Listen, download, comment and enjoy Intro Novalis – Steve Howe 1.       Siberian Kh...

Yessounds 022: Curated by Keith Hoisington This episode features tracks handpicked by Scottish Yes fan Keith Hoisington, whose playlist spans decades of prog brilliance. Our Featured Album is Rio by Trevor Rabin—his first vocal-led solo release in over 30 years. Also in the mix: solo gems from Chris Squire and Steve Howe, a fusion firestarter from Kazumi Watanabe featuring Bill Bruford, and a swee...

 Roman is attempting to play one song from every Jon Anderson solo album. This is Part One of The Jon Anderson Special 01. Jon - Songbirding - From Me To You 02. Jon - Forest of Fire - 3 Ships 03. Jon - First Born Leaders - 1000 Hands: Chapter One 04. ABWH - The Meeting - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 05. Charlie Bisharat – Along The Amazon - Along The Amazon 06. ABWH - Themes - An Evening Of Yes...

Way too hot to go outside so let’s stay in and listen to Yessounds Episode 20.  Featured album: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe  01. Yes – Sound Chaser  02. AndersonPonty Band – Time And A Word  03. Patrick Moraz – Rise And Fall  04. ABWH - Themes  05. Yes – Have We Really Got To Go Through This  06. Bruford – Sample And Hold  07. Yes - Ritual  08. Asia – Joe DiMaggio’s Glove (Acoustic)  09. ABWH –...

Episode 19: The Brislin Resolution We kick off 2023 with Hurry Up and Smell the Roses by Tom Brislin—our Featured Album and a bold, melodic statement from one of prog’s sharpest voices. The set spans solo gems from Anderson, Squire, Wakeman, and Howe, plus deep cuts from Yes, Asia, and World Trade. It’s a fresh start, a sonic lift, and a reminder to slow down and tune in.  01. Jon Anderson - Maazo...

A very sad day indeed as the news of the passing of Alan White breaks all of our hearts.  A tribute to the late Alan White, whose rhythm shaped generations of music and memory. This episode features a re-release of Roman’s 2016 interview with Alan, reflecting on the anniversary of Ramshackled and his remarkable journey. From Yes to Lennon, Bruford to Harrison, the playlist honors Alan’s versatilit...

We wrap January 2021 with Ravens & Lullabies by Oliver Wakeman and Gordon Giltrap—our Featured Album and a masterclass in acoustic drama and melodic restraint. The set spans Yes rarities, solo gems, and cinematic turns from Anderson, Howe, Moraz, and more. From “Tiger’s Den” to “Moorglade,” it’s a journey through contrast, character, and quiet power. 01.Yes - A Venture 02.Jon & Vangelis -...

Self confessed Yes influencer Paul Watson is our guest music programmer for this edition of Yessounds. Join us as we feature The Yes Album and play music from Circa, Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, DBA, Dream Theater and more. Play List: 01.Yes - And You And I 02.Circa - Brotherhood of Man 03.Steve Howe - Lost Symphony 04.Yes - Universal Garden 05.Yes - Starship Trooper 06.Jon Anderson - Flight Of The M...

Episode 15: Rejoice, Reflect, Repeat Happy anniversary to Yessounds! This episode revisits every Featured Album from our journey so far, with tracks from Yes, Squire, Anderson, Wakeman, Banks, Sherwood, and more. From “Future Times” to “Avakak,” it’s a celebration of prog, personality, and the playlist that brought us here. 01. Yes-Future Times/Rejoice 02. Asia-Light The Way 03. Chris Squire-Lucky...

Episode 14: Some Are Born, Some Are Up Early The house is quiet, the coffee’s brewing, and Jon Anderson’s Song of Seven takes center stage. This post-holiday set blends Yes rarities, solo gems, and fusion surprises from Bruford, Wakeman, Sherwood, and more. From “La Segunda Oración” to “The Cape,” it’s a peaceful, melodic start to the day. 01.Yes - Evensong 02.Yes - South Side of the Sky 03.Rick W...

Episode 12: Mood for a Nap With Jacaranda by Trevor Rabin as our Featured Album, this episode drifts through jazz-fusion grooves, Yes deep cuts, and solo gems from Anderson, Wakeman, Bruford, and more. Recorded quietly while Baby Girl sleeps in the next room—so keep it down, and let the melodies do the talking. 01. Spider Boogie- Trevor Rabin 02. Parallels-Yes  03. Dancing in Heaven-Rick Wakeman 0...

Episode 11: The Independence Variations Roman explores the many incarnations of State of Independence, from Jon & Vangelis to Donna Summer, River Ocean, and beyond. The set blends Yes rarities, solo gems, and fusion turns from Wakeman, Bruford, Sherwood, and more. It’s a journey through voices, visions, and the enduring pulse of independence. 01. Jon Anderson-State of Independence 02. Rick Wak...

Episode 10: The Next Life, Still Indoors Billy Sherwood’s Citizen: The Next Life takes center stage in this pandemic-era set, recorded while the world stayed home and the music kept moving. From “Skywriter” to “Hold Quiet,” the playlist blends Yes deep cuts, solo gems, and fusion turns from Rabin, Wakeman, Bruford, and more. Roman’s still inside, but the sound is wide open. 01.Kitaro-Dream Of Chan...

Episode 9: The Quarantine Khatru After a long break, Roman returns with a lockdown edition of Yessounds, featuring tracks from Yes, Jon & Vangelis, Trevor Rabin, ABWH, and more. 1. (Intro)Jon Anderson-Open 2. Yes-Siberian Khatru 3. Jon & Vangelis-Shine For Me 4. Steve Howe-Novalis 5. Yes-New Language  6. Yes - And You And I 7. Trevor Rabin-Eyes of Love 8. Yes featuring Anderson Rabin Wakem...

Episode 8: The Khoroshev Variations This edition of Yessounds features Igor Khoroshev’s 1999 solo album Piano Works, with selections like “Dreamer,” “Don Quixote,” and “The Blue Rider.” The set blends classical textures with prog depth, alongside tracks from Yes, Anderson, Wakeman, Bruford, Howe, and more. Roman curates a quiet storm of keys, quests, and sonic portraits. 1. (Intro)Jon Anderson-Son...

Episode 7: Tony’s Playlist, Roman’s Flight Plan This edition of Yessounds features Fly From Here – Return Trip as the Featured Album, with a playlist curated by listener Tony Brown. Roman takes the controls and charts a course through Yes rarities, solo gems, and cinematic turns from Rabin, Wakeman, Sherwood, and more. From “Vermilion Sands” to “Moon Ra,” it’s a flight worth taking 1. (Intro) The...

Episode 6: The Tormato Convergence Roman dives into the 1978 classic Tormato, with tracks like “Release, Release,” “Circus of Heaven,” and “Onward” anchoring the set. The convergence includes solo turns from Wakeman, Howe, Moraz, Banks, and Anderson, plus symphonic swells and spiritual textures from across the Yes universe. 1.Yes Evensong 2.Yes On The Silent Wings Of Freedom 3.GTR Imagining 4.Rick...

Episode 5: Secrets and Signals This edition of Yessounds features Reduction by Peter Banks, with tracks like “Tone Down,” “Fade to Blue,” and “Rosa Nova” anchoring the set. Roman decodes the signals with solo turns from Wakeman, Howe, Bruford, Anderson, and more. It’s a fusion-heavy broadcast of distortion, elegance, and prog intrigue. 1.(Intro) Jon Anderson – Myo Maya 2.Yes – A Venture 3.Rick Wak...

Episode 4: The Forest and the Fire This edition of Yessounds features Jabberwocky by Oliver Wakeman and Clive Nolan. Roman blends literary prog with solo sparks from Howe, Bruford, Anderson, Rabin, and more. It’s a tale of turbulence, myth, and musical flame 1. Yes - Going For The One 2. Steve Howe - Turbulence 3. Levin Torn White - Brain Tattoo 4. Yes - The Calling 5. Clive Nolan & Oliver Wak...

 Yessounds Christmas 2017: Hope, Holly, and Harmonies Roman celebrates the season with sacred carols, spiritual reflections, and winter-themed gems from across the Yes universe. Featured albums include Three Ships by Jon Anderson, Chris Squire’s Swiss Choir, Rick Wakeman’s Christmas Variations, Tree of Life by Oliver Wakeman, and Et Revoici Noël by Patrick Moraz. With ensemble turns from Howe, She...

Episode 3: River, Rain, and Resonance This edition of Yessounds features Fish Out of Water by Chris Squire, anchoring a set where every track flows with aquatic energy, by title, lyric, or artist. Roman dives deep into water-themed cuts from Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, and more. From “The Ocean Song” to “Whalewatching,” it’s a spiritual swim through rivers, rain, and reso...

Episode 2: Leap Into the Nexus This edition of Yessounds features Nexus by Virgil and Steve Howe, a deeply personal collaboration that anchors a set full of ascension, breath, and cosmic motion. Roman blends classic Yes with solo turns from Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Billy Sherwood, Trevor Rabin, and more. From “Night Hawk” to “Infinite Space,” it’s a journey through sonic light and spiritual res...

Episode 1: Wonderous Beginnings The debut edition of Yessounds launches with Siberian Khatru and sails through the full Yes universe—solo albums, offshoots, guest turns, and deep cuts. Roman blends classic prog with spiritual textures and ensemble sparks, featuring Fish Out of Water, Themes, The Living Tree, Masquerade, and more. It’s a two-hour convergence of legacy, lyricism, and limitless reson...