Symphonic Music of Yes
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Symphonic Music of Yes was a 1993 orchestral album covering songs of the progressive rock
band Yes
. The arrangements were by Dee Palmer
(then David Palmer). Playing on the album were two then-former Yes members, guitarist Steve Howe
and drummer Bill Bruford
. Some tracks featured then-current Yes vocalist Jon Anderson
.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band 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...
. The arrangements were by Dee Palmer
Dee Palmer
Dee Palmer is an English composer arranger and keyboardist best known for having been a member of the rock group Jethro Tull.Palmer studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music with Richard Rodney Bennet,winning the Eric Coates Prize and The Boosey and Hawkes Prize...
(then David Palmer). Playing on the album were two then-former Yes members, guitarist Steve Howe
Steve Howe (guitarist)
Stephen James "Steve" Howe is an English guitarist, known for his work with the progressive rock group Yes...
and drummer Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford
William Scott "Bill" Bruford is an English drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968-1972. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring...
. Some tracks featured then-current Yes vocalist Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the former lead vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes...
.
Track listing
- "Roundabout" - 6:10
- "Close To The Edge" - 7:39
- "Wonderous Stories" - 3:52
- "I've Seen All Good People" - 3:50
- "Mood For A Day" - 3:03
- "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" - 4:43
- "Survival" - 4:16
- "Heart Of The Sunrise" - 7:49
- "Soon" - 6:17
- "Starship Trooper" - 7:17