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Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:21 am
by scottpro1969
I just got through watching this dvd for the first time in a long while. I have never heard the band in better form. Jon's voice was a little raspy, but on target. EVERY song sounded awesome. The only person that I thought looked like he was either bored, or going-through-the-motions was Wakeman. Maybe that's just his demeanor. The trade-off of guitar/keyboard mimicing solos on Mind Drive were incredible.
I'm curious to hear others opinions. I thought Steve Howe, in particular was in perfect form. It's a pity that Jon has had his recent illness. I feel privileged to have seen them in concert back in 1984. I realize that a concert dvd is usually "touched up" but, what a treat.
I grew up no more than 10 minutes from the arena that it was filmed at....dammit, I'm in North Dakota in the Air Force, otherwise...I would have been there, no doubt. It's funny, Jon recognized that they were in "Bahston".....um nope, you were in Lowell, MA. hahaha.
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:37 am
by just_bassics
I liked the Tsongas DVD and if you want more like that, try "Live at Montreux". It's from the same tour, but they dust off another classic or two and the version of South Side of the Sky (which is where the Howe / Wakeman solo is) is just as good or better. They also do Heart of the sunrise and The Fish, with Squire prominently featured. In fact, Fragile is performed almost in it's entirety. I know I've posted this here before, but why did it take so long to get a true version of HOTS on video? The version on Montreux is great!
Let's hope Jon is recovering well and they get back on track. I had some running around to do yesterday and played Magnification, that was 2001 (9-11, in fact) and we've had no new studio tracks since. I keep hoping for another effort as good as The Laddder, which I really enjoyed.
Tony, if you're reading this, patience, friend. I'm working on it
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:47 am
by squirefan01
Great DVD!
Re: Howe at Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:17 am
by Happyface
I was lucky enough to have been there. We were over to the side decently close to Steve Howe. A group of "portly" fans were sitting behind us. Looking at the rather thin Steve, one wag declared (in a thick Mass accent) "Steve Howe looks like he's ready to hop into a casket!"
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:22 am
by scottpro1969
Were there any official audio cd's released from this tour? I'd love to get a hold some.
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:41 pm
by scottpro1969
Just answered my own question....Live @ Montreaux.
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:38 pm
by mikeyesfan
It's my favorite cause I'm in it....
My 5 minutes of fame.LOL
I made the sign with YES in the Heart.
That got their attention.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcq1oZT5rZg
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:18 am
by johnallg
Mike, thats you at 1:45 right? Next time I watch at home I'll point you out to my wife. Never pass up an opportunity to tout the RRF and it's members!
Re: Yes "Songs From Tsongas"
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:40 am
by mikeyesfan
johnallg wrote:Mike, thats you at 1:45 right? Next time I watch at home I'll point you out to my wife. Never pass up an opportunity to tout the RRF and it's members!
YES
Me and my son..
I'm also at the End of the 1st Disc holding the sign I made..
YES in a Heart...
I handed out 100 small signs for the Encore, they didn't show everyone holding them but you see a few of them at the end of the show....