YESSOUNDS

Epic journeys, timeless songs, and Rick Wakeman’s Preludes to a Century as our Featured Album. Roman, Trevor, and Lenny guide you through Yes classics, solo gems, and hidden treasures. 1. Maazo Maazo – Jon Anderson (Toltec)  2. Starship Trooper – Yes (The Yes Album) 3. Sun Carnival – Steve Howe (Homebrew 2) 4. Al Gatto Nero – Asia (XXX) 5. Prelude to a Millennium – Rick Wakeman (Preludes to a Cent...

From departure to arrival, this episode of Yessounds takes listeners on a two‑hour musical voyage through roads, skies, seas, and stars. Featuring Rick Wakeman, Jon Anderson, Squackett, Asia, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Tony Levin, Billy Sherwood, and more, the journey unfolds in chapters, each song a step along the path, each artist a fellow traveler. Join Roman Guzman as he guides you through this...

Roman Guzman, with Trevor and Lenny, presents Yessounds Episode 33: Two Sides One Legacy. Every track comes from Roman’s personal collection, weaving Yes classics, solo highlights, and rare gems from the extended family. The Featured Album is Two Sides of Peter Banks, honoring the legacy of Yes’s founding guitarist and showcasing the depth of his artistry alongside the broader Yes universe. 1. “Th...

Yessounds Episode 32 – Talk To The Paw This week’s adventure dives into the Talk 30th Anniversary 4CD Expanded Edition as our Featured Album, with live cuts, instrumentals, and plenty of surprises from the extended Yes family. You’ll hear classics, tributes, solo gems, and even a few feline‑approved selections courtesy of Lenny and The Whisker Shuffle 1. “Where Will You Be (Instrumental)” – Yes (T...

Episode 31: Chaos & Serenity explores the dynamic contrasts within the Yes universe, anchored by Steve Howe’s Turbulence as the Featured Album. This episode balances power and peace across solo works, tributes, and classic Yes performances. It’s a journey through turbulence and calm, capturing the full spectrum of sound and spirit.   1. Intro Bed “Cinema” – Steve Hackett (Yesterday and Today –...

Jon Anderson Special Part 2 We continue our deep dive into Jon Anderson’s solo catalog, rare collaborations, and live bootlegs. This episode features tracks with Tangerine Dream, Béla Fleck, Marco Sabiu, and Vangelis plus live cuts from ABWH, Band Geeks, and Yes featuring ARW. Includes selections from Olias of Sunhillow, Invention of Knowledge, The Living Tree, and more. 1.“Birdsonging” – Jon Ande...

YESSOUNDS Episode 29: Pleiades and Pawprints Jon Anderson’s In the City of Angels takes the spotlight in this cosmic episode of Yessounds. From funky LA grooves to celestial ballads, we dive deep into Anderson’s solo pop era—plus tracks from Asia, Peter Banks, and Tony Levin and, of course, Yes!  1.“Small Pockets of Joy” – Gordon Giltrap (Small Pockets of Joy) (Intro Bed) 2.“Future Times/Rejoice”...

Yessounds Episode 28: A tribute to Tony Kaye’s End of Innocence, woven with classic Yes cuts, solo gems, and a Whisker Shuffle surprise. Featuring Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Billy Sherwood, and more—this episode blends reflection, resilience, and radiant prog energy. Episode 28 Track List 1. 911 Overture – Tony Kaye (End of Innocence) 2. Astral Traveler – Yes (Time and a Word) 3. Begi...

Yessounds 027 – Amigo del Alma This week’s show features Anam Cara by Oliver Wakeman, anchoring two hours of Yes, solo journeys, offshoots, and guest appearances. From classic cuts to cinematic turns, Roman blends legacy and lyricism across the full Yes universe   1. “Golden Sun in Grey” – Oliver Wakeman (Anam Cara) (Intro Bed) 2. “Yours Is No Disgrace” – Yes (The Yes Album) 3. “Knights of Carmeli...

Yessounds 026: Imagination Unleashed This time we explore Rick Wakeman’s “A Gallery of the Imagination”. Also, songs from Trevor Rabin, Jon & Vangelis, Steve Howe, Shaw/Blades and more.    1 Myo Maya – Jon Anderson 2 Release, Release – Yes (Tormato) 3 Rise and Fall – Patrick Moraz (The Story of I) 4 The Only Thing She Needs – UK (Danger Money) 5 Hidden Depths – Rick Wakeman (A Gallery of the I...

Yessounds 025 Schindleria Guzmanaturus Yessounds joins House of Prog!  Going classic for our featured album and lots of great Yes and Related music 1 “River of Longing” – Jason Becker feat. Trevor Rabin 2 “Going for the One” – Yes (Going for the One) 3 “Catherine Parr” – Rick Wakeman (The Six Wives of Henry VIII) 4 “The Wheel” – Conspiracy (Conspiracy) 5 “South Side of the Sky” – Yes (Fragile) 6 “...

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...