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Yes    "Ritual - Part II"   Amsterdam, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Wc9w-N9Og

Probably my favorite Chris Squire feature piece, which gives him a least a 5-minute showcase with his Rickenbacker (beginning at around the 2:45 mark), playing it in a way no one else has ever seemed to match. It's hard to conceive that any of the YES repertoire (if they do continue) will ever sound the same without him. Thank goodness for YouTube, MP3's, etc.!

Thank-you Mr. Squire for many years of great music.

http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article10351292.ece/alternates/w620/chris-squire.jpg%5D.jpg

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Tenement Funster wrote:

Yes    "Ritual - Part II"   Amsterdam, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Wc9w-N9Og

Probably my favorite Chris Squire feature piece, which gives him a least a 5-minute showcase with his Rickenbacker (beginning at around the 2:45 mark), playing it in a way no one else has ever seemed to match. It's hard to conceive that any of the YES repertoire (if they do continue) will ever sound the same without him. Thank goodness for YouTube, MP3's, etc.!

Thank-you Mr. Squire for many years of great music.

Very good choice, Funster!

(Seems to me, though, that his part in this version starts to run to the "wheedla, wheedla" in some bits. Just my $0.02)

As far as YES continuing w/o Squire (emphasis mine above), that's anybody's guess - as mentioned in the Rolling Stone article I linked in the OP on the other thread, this summer tour marks the first time YES will perform without the large London native (and oh, yeah, he was a big fella - I ran into him at a NAMM show once):

In May, Squire revealed that he was recently diagnosed with acute erythroid leukemia, which would force him to miss the band's summer co-headlining tour with Toto. The absence marked the first time in the band's history that Yes performed without their longtime bassist.

"This will be the first time since the band formed in 1968 that Yes will have performed live without me," Squire said in a statement. "But the other guys and myself have agreed that Billy Sherwood will do an excellent job of covering my parts and the show as a whole will deliver the same Yes experience that our fans have come to expect over the years."

Guess it's time to pull out my copy of Fish Out of Water...

P.S. - if you get a chance to read his Wikipedia bio, note his quote about the oft-maligned and fan-polarising Tales from Topographic Oceans. (Guess it's time to revisit that one, too!)

We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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"Tales ..." is easily one of my favorite albums, but so is "Passion Play" by Jethro Tull. Neither have radio-friendly material, and both are classic examples of what Prog  critics don't like about the whole genre. Hence the polarization. I was quietly humming the opening part of "Tales..." in a boring geometry class (Grade 12) the year that it came out, when the teacher asked me to stop singing in class. Thinking she'd embarrass me, she made me stand in front of the whole class and sing it aloud. Of course you know the opening lyrics, and once I got done and sat down, the look on her face was worth the price of admission!

"Dawn of light lying between a silence and sold sources,
Chased amid fusions of wonder, in moments hardly seen forgotten
Coloured in pastures of chance dancing leaves cast spells of challenge,
Amused but real in thought, we fled from the sea whole.

"Dawn of thought transfered through moments of days undersearching earth
Revealing corridors of time provoking memories, disjointed but with purpose,
Craving penetrations offer links with the self instructor's sharp
and tender love as we took to the air, a picture of distance.

"Dawn of our power we amuse redescending as fast as misused expression,
As only to teach love as to reveal passion chasing
Late into corners, and we danced from the ocean.

"Dawn of love sent within us colours of awakening among the many
Won't to follow, only tunes of a different age, as the links span
Our endless caresses for the freedom of life everlasting."

Makes about as much sense as geometry, but far more interesting.

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HA!

Excellent!

What happened to the song we once knew so well?

We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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Peter Gabriel    "Darkness"    Milan, Italy, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNr0NPFQWw

One of the original Genesis members, PG was their lead vocalist / lyricist, as well as contributing bits of flute and piano from 1967 - 1975. Apparently, PG's theatricality began to create tensions within the group, among other things. With a very successful solo career still in motion, PG's distinctive voice, unusual theatrics, and pensive subject material are still hallmarks. Here's one of his costumes from "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" tour (1975), and it's not hard to imagine the disdain of bassist Mike Rutherford as he's looking on:

http://urbanmilwaukeedial.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lamb-lies-down.jpg

I chose this piece after reading Strummerboy Bill's inspiring account of dealing with Alzheimers. This song speaks of a person owning their fears, so that they don't own him/her. Some of us suffer with other forms of mental illness, and although they can be defining, they certainly don't have to control who we are or how we live. This tour also featured his daughter Melanie on backup vocals, which must have been a unique experience for them both. Enjoy!

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YES!! GREAT song!

So, Funster, I ran across THIS at 4:00 this morning - whaddaya think? There's a link on there to another video that appears to be from the same session, then that vid has links to 2 videos of live stuff from France that are even earlier - 1971 !!

Really good stuff - but that's just me...

P.S. - didja ever get a chance to check THIS one out?

We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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having just joined this thread i want to go back to the yes and chris squire post. it was soooo gratifying to see the young members of the orchestra enjoying and rocking along with the band. i hadn't actually seen this concert before so a big thanks to TF. as a FYI, the only time i saw yes live was at cardiff on the topographic tour. and when my marriage finally gave-up the ghost topographic was the only yes album i left behind for the b...sorry ex. i still haven't replaced it as i think the live renditions are better.

NOW GENESIS.

i had all their early albums but i heard a friends "broadway" so i didn't buy another till "we cant dance"

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Cocktails ...
Gong reminds me of some of the avante garde stuff that Brian Eno, Talking Heads, and Devo were doing in that same time frame. Canadian guitarist Kim Mitchell also did work like this with his original band, Max Webster. I think the Genesis lads were afraid that Gabriel was heading in that direction; hence the tension.

Phill ...
Sadly, I never got to see YES live. And I only ever saw Genesis once (Montreal, 1975) when they were touring "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway". It was just months after Gabriel left, so Phil Collins was handling the vocals and Chester Thompson toured with them as drummer. Under those conditions, I was amazed at how tight they were, and was especially impressed with Hackett's ability as a guitarist. Once they diverted into pop music, Steve Hackett left and I lost interest in them.

Thanks for the comments, guys!

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Funster-

I agree that many of the others (well, Banks, anyway...) might've been worried ol' Pete was heading 'round the bend for good. Heh.

Personally, I think Trick and Wuthering are quite good, actually. "Squonk" may well be my favorite Genesis track ever. After Hackett left, though, so did I, purchasing-wise. I came back for Duke (really underrated, IMO), and saw the accompanying tour with Chester on drums and Mr.Stuermer on guitar and bass. Left again when "Half a Slab" (our pet name for Abacab) came out - BLERG. stayed away after that - preferred Phil's work with Brand X by then...

Eno/DEVO/Heads: I really like alla these groups / artistes - and it was around this time ('77? '78? so hard to pin down exactly) that I started getting into Throbbing Gristle big time. Already being a BIG fan of the Residents/Zappa/Beefheart/Tuxedomoon/Chrome and Gong, Van der Graaf, Kraftwerk, et al made this an easy transition.

Ahh... good times, man... good times...

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We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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Good times, indeed!

I remember first seeing DEVO on TV somewhere, and getting a real laugh out of them, while appreciating their creativity. If memory serves, didn't they wear flower pots on their heads? And weren't two of the band members calling themselves "Bob 1" and "Bob 2"?

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Yes, sir - the Energy Domes (sometimes referred to as "flower pots") were worn well after they'd established themselves as a real band, and not just a novelty act.

You are again correct, sir! There were indeed Bobs "1" & "2," Bob Mothersbaugh (Guitar, Lead Guitar) and Bob Casale (Keyboards, Guitar, R.I.P. 2014), brothers of Mark Mothersbaugh (Lead Vox/Keyboards/Guitar/Frontman/The Guy With The Glasses) and Gerald Casale (Bass/Keyboards).

We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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Kompendium    "Lilly"    2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trx9UZjzQE

Here's a track from a magnificent Celtic Prog Rock album produced by Rob Reed, founder of the Welsh prog group "Magenta". Featuring an assembly of top-notch musicians (Nick Barrett, Steve Hackett, Angharad Brinn, Nick Beggs, Gavin Harrison, etc.) the entire album is beautiful, evocative, deep, and completely engaging. It is easily one of my favorites, and this studio-done video track of "Lilly" keeps me energized with the fact great music is still being written and performed. The popular music machine will never recognize brilliance like this, but their endorsement is insignificant anyway.

http://www.dprp.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kompendium1.jpg

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Gentle Giant    "I Lost My Head"    BBC Sight & Sound Concert, 1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_37q0xjUjs

Gentle Giant's two singers (Kerry Minnear first, Derek Schulman next) have always been a cause for debate amongst GG fans, for their completely different styles. The opening few minutes sounds like Robin Hood music on 'shrooms, and then it all changes. Someone once called GG's music "Baroque & Roll". While there's no denying the amazing talent of each member and the group collectively, I've always found Schulman's voice grating. To make a comparison to another thread, he's like a human EMG pickup. The music is quite complex, and the group is as tight as anyone can get in a live performance. This song is from their 1976 album "Interview".

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Gentle_Giant_-_Interview.jpg

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A dandy choice, Señor!

Personally, I like alla their voices - but that's just me.

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We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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Found  a  cd  in Lancaster  today with  this  on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ler3h60BEos
I  had  the  pleasure  of a  few beers  with  this  artist in the  early  70s at  the  ABC   theatre  in Preston nice  guy  fantastic artist   enjoy ,Steve Hillage

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Very good stuff!

I've been an ardent fan of the whole 70's Canterbury scene, but Hillage is someone I can't recall ever hearing about. I see online that he played with "Gong" for a while. He's got great technique, and that opening sequence and the solo is very well done.

Good find, Graham!

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I  met  Steve   when he  played  with  Kevin Ayres band Mike  Oldfield  was  also  part  of  this band  back  then just  prior  to  him  doing  Tubular  bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc9w_7O … c9w_7OhmwI
heres  a track  with  mike  on bass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM62hpSopsM

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Graham - that's so cool that you got to hang with him!

Funster - I'm surprised you aren't familiar with Hillage - he's played with pretty much everyone at some point or other!

Check out his seminal 1976 album L (linkee), produced and engineered by Todd Rundgren, utilising the current iteration of his (Rundgren's) band Utopia as Hillage's backup band, but not playing himself (odd for a Rundgren-produced LP). The album also features legendary jazz trumpeter Don Cherry, fer cryin' out loud!

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We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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Just goes to show that there's always more to discover. I too was surprised to have never heard of Hillage, after seeing how well connected he's been. When you mention the name Don Cherry, I automatically think of Canada's flamboyant hockey commentator of the same name:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BeT-3ZLIcAAflIT.jpg

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Tenement Funster wrote:

o was surprised to have never heard of Hillage, after seeing how well connected he's been. When you mention the name Don Cherry, I automatically think of Canada's flamboyant hockey commentator of the same name:

Ha! Naturally! Izzit time for Coach's Corner yet?

Also, as a Habs fan, I've always had a little extra love for him.  Heh.

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We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

RIP Bowie

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One thing that both Don Cherry's have in common, is that neither one is shy about blowing their own horn. wink

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Mostly Autumn    "The Night Sky"    London, 2004

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwO7fQe7uDQ

In their earlier days, Mostly Autumn did a fair of of Pink Floyd tribute work. It didn't take long for them stand on their own two feet, and they now have a sizable body of their own work. This track is from their DVD "The V Shows", which was compiled from several 2004 concerts in London, Wolverhampton, and Newcastle. Something's a bit screwball with this YouTube release, as the actual song is only 8:45 long. For some reason, there's a silent video-only repeat in this video. I'm sure you'll agree that "The Night Sky" is a haunting and creative piece of music, with a unique mix of harmonies and instrumentation. I love the added texture of the Uilleann Pipes (played here by guest Troy Donockley), as well as The Regent String Quartet.

For whatever reason, there aren't many female vocalists in the Prog Rock genre. While Mostly Autumn's Heather Findlay doesn't have the power of a Tracey Hitchings (Landmarq), Christina Booth (Magenta) or Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), her voice blends well with guitarist Bryan Josh's. Heather left Mostly Autumn in 2010, and vocalist Olivia Sparnenn-Josh (Bryan's wife) stepped to the microphone in her place. Olivia has much more projection as a singer, which is needed in this genre with so many instruments often sharing the mix.

http://www.progarchives.com/progressive_rock_discography_covers/251/cover_38171923102010.jpg

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Porcupine Tree    "Time Flies"    Chicago, 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oAcw7lozFA

Time for some more PT. In typical fashion "Time Flies" features some characteristic musical twists in the song, and some fantastic use of effects by guitarist John Wesley. My brother (a fairly decent drummer) told me that this thing has a weird time signature, and that Gavin Harrison's riffs in this would handcuff him badly - especially during the cacophonous middle section of this piece. Gavin's timing, concentration, hand-speed, and co-ordination never fails to impress me.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/danzman2652/GavinHarrison.png

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Landmarq    "Timeline"    Poland, 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSGlrrPPcPU

Another song from Landmarq's DVD "Turbulence" recorded in Poland in 2006. Singer Tracy Hitchings has the kind of power and expression that a Prog Rock group needs, to keep up with some much instrumentation going on.

Not long after this concert, it was revealed that Tracy had both ovarian & breast cancer. She fought bravely for several years and emerged victorious. Their 2012 CD "Entertaining Angels" is thematically based on her struggles, her beliefs, and how she overcame. Prog Rock is sometimes accused of being a bit too spacey and fantasy oriented, and that's certainly true at times. But this ... this is about as real life as it gets.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0KuaUKcLxA/U6FAw5Un5RI/AAAAAAAAKQY/AGdeomHnzVY/s1600/Landmarq.jpg

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David Gilmour    "On an Island"    Gdansk, 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2H65mHd9Vk

Featuring wonderful harmonies from guests Graham Nash & David Crosby, as well as backing guitar by Phil Manzanera. This whole concert is a real beauty, and really highlights Gilmour's talent not only as a guitarist, but also his ability to organize and produce such an amazing show, with solid talent from one end of the stage to the other.

http://eil.com/images/main/David-Gilmour-Live-In-Gdansk-444236.jpg