Keystudio
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Keystudio is a compilation album
released by Yes
in 2001. It is made up of the studio tracks from both Keys to Ascension
and Keys to Ascension 2
.
"Children of Light" is a different mix of the Keys to Ascension 2 track. Specifically, the Keystudio version contains an extended keyboard introduction by Rick Wakeman entitled "Lightning". This mix omits the opening lyrics found on the Keys to Ascension 2 version.
Prior to this album's release, it was reported that it would have a track called "The Second Time Around". This would have been a version of "Sign Language" that incorporated Jon Anderson's vocals. However, the track was not included on this disc.
As of 2010, the CD is out of print and regularly sells for over $50 on sites such as eBay and Half.com.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released by Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
in 2001. It is made up of the studio tracks from both Keys to Ascension
Keys to Ascension
Keys to Ascension is a double album by the British progressive rock group Yes and was released in 1996. The last time Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Alan White had worked together on officially released studio recordings was 1978's Tormato...
and Keys to Ascension 2
Keys to Ascension 2
Keys to Ascension 2 is a double album by the British progressive rock group Yes and was released in 1997. It is the successor to the critically acclaimed Keys to Ascension 2-CD set from 1996...
.
"Children of Light" is a different mix of the Keys to Ascension 2 track. Specifically, the Keystudio version contains an extended keyboard introduction by Rick Wakeman entitled "Lightning". This mix omits the opening lyrics found on the Keys to Ascension 2 version.
Prior to this album's release, it was reported that it would have a track called "The Second Time Around". This would have been a version of "Sign Language" that incorporated Jon Anderson's vocals. However, the track was not included on this disc.
As of 2010, the CD is out of print and regularly sells for over $50 on sites such as eBay and Half.com.
Track listing
Personnel
- Jon AndersonJon AndersonJon Anderson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the former lead vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes...
— vocals, synth guitar (3), harp - Steve HoweSteve Howe (guitarist)Stephen James "Steve" Howe is an English guitarist, known for his work with the progressive rock group Yes...
— 6 and 12 string electric and acoustic guitars, steel and pedal steel, 5 string bass (2), vocals - Chris SquireChris SquireChristopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire , is an English musician, known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock group Yes. He is the only member of the group to appear on every album.-Before Yes:...
— bass guitar, vocals - Rick WakemanRick WakemanRichard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
— keyboards - Alan WhiteAlan White (Yes drummer)Alan White is an English rock drummer known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes. White was also a member of the Plastic Ono Band, playing live in 1969 at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, which was recorded and released three months later as Live Peace in Toronto 1969...
— drums, vocals