I've just played the new JA&BGs album for the first time, wasnn't giving it undivided attention, but it sounds good.Agreed.
My most recent memory of him (to this point anyway) was seeing him with Wakeman and Rabin at the Apollo, and it was superb stuff.
Let us know on here how you find the album; be very interested to find out your review.
Well, if they made it known they were playing that kind of repertoire, I’d certainly be very interested :-)I've just played the new JA&BGs album for the first time, wasnn't giving it undivided attention, but it sounds good.
Jon's voice is mixed high and sounds remarkably good for his age. The music is very Yes-like.
It does rather emphasise the importance of Jon's voice to Yes and, yes, he is more than just a fifth of the sound.
Would love to see him do one more tour with Wakeman and Rabin; perhaps with Ritchie Castellano on bass (dream would be Geddy Lee) - get Portnoy on drums and you could have a Prog Rock supergroup for the ages. Play a few Rush tacks alongside the Yes stuff and I reckon you could fill some arenas.
Have you heard the new song? Its hideous.Good to see Linkin Park in the fold after the terrible death of Chester Bennington.
New female singer Emily Armstrong and album “From Zero” due in November.
I haven’t yet. I know there’s been a bit of a backlash though.Have you heard the new song? Its hideous.
Thought about buying somehting by Transatlantic but never taken the plunge.Well, if they made it known they were playing that kind of repertoire, I’d certainly be very interested :-)
Talking of supergroups, I have toyed with the idea of going to see Transatlantic but never did (so far). I’ve got the album Live in America which I did enjoy though found it a bit uneven.
Re Jon, thanks for posting, gonna follow up on this I think.
They are very good,but do go on a bit, think one or two albums are plenty.Thought about buying somehting by Transatlantic but never taken the plunge.
Haha makes sense now, last Sunday I had Jason Manford show on. they played From Zero and I loved it Emily was great and it was great hear that Linkin sound again.Good to see Linkin Park in the fold after the terrible death of Chester Bennington.
New female singer Emily Armstrong and album “From Zero” due in November.
Will Albert don the Godzilla head again ( Free trade hall laser beams, fireworks, strobes and fucking Japan ) ;-)Apologies! It's Albert Bouchard ... no Manchester date. Preston is only 15 mis by train for us now, so easy.
Thanks for posting that. I must admit with Awaken my favourite track and 90125 my favourite album I had no choice but to pop Once Upon A Dream on.Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks -True
Anderson and the Band Geeks emerge from touring the Yes classics with their new album “True”.
Arguably Jon’s first foray into the world of progressive rock since his collaboration with Roine Stolt on “Invention of knowledge”.
It is asking a lot of any erstwhile fan of Yes to listen to this offering without reminiscing the halcyon days of Yes or indeed the current iteration of the band.
The album kicks off in grand style with “True Messenger” which immediately showcases the prowess of the Band Geeks. A solid opener reminiscent of the ABWH/Union era.
“Shine On” is a commercial four minute track interspersed with some prog wiggle. Jon funks the track up with a style etched from The Ladder.
“Counties and Countries” is a 10 minute track which in some ways takes me back to those aforementioned halcyon days. Great instrumentation and memorable chorus.
“Build me an Ocean” is Jon in a reflective calm mood. Unfortunately his phrasing and voice sounds more like The Living Tree.
Jon and the BGs bounce back with “Still a friend” Yet again Jon is backed by some Tormato style syncopation and energy and this track would sit comfortably on that album.
“Make it right” commences with some neat Spanish guitar work and evolves into a decent melodic ballad better than Ocean.
“Realisation part two”flows straight from the previous track. Dominated by Jon’s vocals and tinged with ethnic sounds.
“Once upon a Dream” shades of 90125 here at the start of the albums epic length track. Again so hard to distinguish this from old Yes. It does Meander a bit in places without a destination but then also has shades of “Awaken” with great musicianship.
“Thank God”. A love song to Jayneee. Fairly bland ending to be honest - think of Abilene.
In closing I am left still ruefully aware that Jon will forever be a lot more than 1/5th of the band I used to adore so much. This album “shines on “ far greater than the Yes official iteration especially in the first half.
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks -True
Anderson and the Band Geeks emerge from touring the Yes classics with their new album “True”.
Arguably Jon’s first foray into the world of progressive rock since his collaboration with Roine Stolt on “Invention of knowledge”.
It is asking a lot of any erstwhile fan of Yes to listen to this offering without reminiscing the halcyon days of Yes or indeed the current iteration of the band.
The album kicks off in grand style with “True Messenger” which immediately showcases the prowess of the Band Geeks. A solid opener reminiscent of the ABWH/Union era.
“Shine On” is a commercial four minute track interspersed with some prog wiggle. Jon funks the track up with a style etched from The Ladder.
“Counties and Countries” is a 10 minute track which in some ways takes me back to those aforementioned halcyon days. Great instrumentation and memorable chorus.
“Build me an Ocean” is Jon in a reflective calm mood. Unfortunately his phrasing and voice sounds more like The Living Tree.
Jon and the BGs bounce back with “Still a friend” Yet again Jon is backed by some Tormato style syncopation and energy and this track would sit comfortably on that album.
“Make it right” commences with some neat Spanish guitar work and evolves into a decent melodic ballad better than Ocean.
“Realisation part two”flows straight from the previous track. Dominated by Jon’s vocals and tinged with ethnic sounds.
“Once upon a Dream” shades of 90125 here at the start of the albums epic length track. Again so hard to distinguish this from old Yes. It does Meander a bit in places without a destination but then also has shades of “Awaken” with great musicianship.
“Thank God”. A love song to Jayneee. Fairly bland ending to be honest - think of Abilene.
In closing I am left still ruefully aware that Jon will forever be a lot more than 1/5th of the band I used to adore so much. This album “shines on “ far greater than the Yes official iteration especially in the first half.
Will Albert don the Godzilla head again ( Free trade hall laser beams, fireworks, strobes and fucking Japan ) ;-)
We lasted four songs. He simply couldn't sing, and his guitar playing was basic at best. Absolutely dire.Will Albert don the Godzilla head again ( Free trade hall laser beams, fireworks, strobes and fucking Japan ) ;-)
We lasted four songs. He simply couldn't sing, and his guitar playing was basic at best. Absolutely dire.
I guess he was BÖC's drummer for good reason.
And less of the "fucking" Japan please. That was where I first saw them, snd they became one of my favourite bands ever. ;-)
When I mention Japan ( 1976 synth , British make up wearing 3 piece, not what you expect to open for BOC ) Never been to Japan :-)We lasted four songs. He simply couldn't sing, and his guitar playing was basic at best. Absolutely dire.
I guess he was BÖC's drummer for good reason.
And less of the "fucking" Japan please. That was where I first saw them, snd they became one of my favourite bands ever. ;-)
Five piece to start, four in last incarnation, officially. Never a three piece.When I mention Japan ( 1976 synth , British make up wearing 3 piece, not what you expect to open for BOC ) Never been to Japan :-)
The new Linkin Park song has been pretty well received, by their fans (I've not heard it)Have you heard the new song? Its hideous.