YESSOUNDS

Roman Guzman

The Yes and related podcast. Every show will be at least two hours of Yes, solo albums, off shoot bands, guest appearances and anything else I can justify as Yes related.

  1. Yessounds 057 — The Living World of Yes

    23h ago

    Yessounds 057 — The Living World of Yes

    The Living World of Yes takes us on a journey through the animal kingdom as seen through the Yes‑family universe. From horses and hounds to whales, falcons, fish, and everything in between, this episode explores the creatures that roam through the music of Yes and its extended family of artists. It’s a fun, surprising, and wide‑ranging set that shows just how deep and imaginative this musical world can be. Settle in and enjoy the wildlife.1. Spider Boogie – Trevor Rabin (Jacaranda) 2. Don’t Kill the Whale – Yes (Yesshows) 3. Tiger’s Den – Steve Howe (Spectrum) 4. The Bear – Rick Wakeman and His Band (Light Up the Sky) 5. Ravens Will Fly Away – Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap (Collaborations)   6. Zoo Lake – Trevor Rabin (Jacaranda) 7. Spider – Jon Anderson (Animation) 8. Sea Horses – Rick Wakeman (Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Hits) 9. Rare Birds – Steve Howe (Pulling Strings) 10. False Awakening (feat. Jon Anderson) – Everyday Animals (Under the Tyranny of Good Weather)   11. The Dolphin’s Dream – Oliver Wakeman (Heaven’s Isle) 12. Ram – Steve Howe (Motif, Vol. 1) 13. The Savannah Bird – Gordon Giltrap & Rick Wakeman (From Brush & Stone) 14. Circus of Heaven – Yes (Tormato — Bonus Tracks) 15. Sleeping Horse – Levin Torn White (Levin Torn White)    16. Animal Showdown (Yes We Have No Bananas) – Rick Wakeman (Rhapsodies) 17. Catwalk – Steve Hackett (Beyond the Shrouded Horizon) 18. White Buffalo – Jon Anderson (Live From La La Land) 19. Chasing the Hound – Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan (Hound of the Baskervilles) 20. Classical Doggy in the Window – Rick Wakeman (Oscar Concert: Treasure Chest Vol. 2 — Live)    21. Cat Napping – Steve Howe (Motif, Vol. 1) 22. Knights: The Falcon / The Bear – Peter Banks (Two Sides of Peter Banks) 23. The Whales Last Dance – Oliver Wakeman feat. Steve Howe (The 3 Ages of Magick) 24. The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) – Yes (Fragile) 25. She’ll Be Riding Horses – Downes Braide Association (Halcyon Hymns) 26. River – Badger (One Live Badger) 27. Holy Lamb (Song for Harmonic Convergence) – Yes (Big Generator)

    2 hr
  2. YESSOUNDS 056- Natural World

    Jun 6

    YESSOUNDS 056- Natural World

    Yessounds steps into a calmer space this week with Episode 056: Natural World, a full journey through the atmospheric, meditative side of the Yes universe. Our Featured Album is Rick Wakeman’s The Natural World Trilogy (1999), a three‑part exploration of nature, texture, and quiet emotional landscapes. Along the way we visit the softer corners of the Yes family tree — Jon Anderson’s Angels Embrace, Steve Howe’s reflective pieces, Oliver Wakeman’s spiritual instrumentals, Tony Kaye’s cinematic work, Tom Brislin’s ambient sketches, and even a rare New Age‑leaning moment from Bill Bruford with Michiel Borstlap. Settle in and enjoy the quiet side of Yes. Myo Maya – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) The Pond Skater – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) The 3rd Of March – Steve Howe (Time) Self-Contained – Peter Banks (The Self-Contained Trilogy, Disc 2: Self-Contained) Where Angels Walk – Oliver Wakeman Feat. Steve Howe (Purification by Sound) Birding Symphonica Tree – Jon Anderson (EarthMotherEarth – Special Edition) The Salamander – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Predawn – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up and Smell the Roses) Seraphim – Paul Sutin & Steve Howe (Seraphim) Homecoming – Tony Kaye (End Of Innocence) Midnight Cello – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) Pacific Paradise – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Low Tide, Camber Sands – Michiel Borstlap, Bill Bruford (In Two Minds) Visitor – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up and Smell the Roses) Mono Lake – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Rite of Passage – ‘Reflections’ Too – Patrick Moraz (Windows of Time) Video Star – Geoff Downes (The Best Of The 01/W) The Alpine Snowbell – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Marching Into a Bottle – Alan White (Ramshackled) Soft Caress – Steve Howe (Guitar Plus) Heroes – Tony Kaye (End Of Innocence) The Desert Lizard – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy) Angels Embrace – Jon Anderson (Angels Embrace) Twelve Rays of Light – Oliver Wakeman (Divine Harmonies – Enlightenment & Inspiration) The Spider Crab – Rick Wakeman (The Natural World Trilogy)

    2 hr
  3. YESSOUNDS 055 – Grand Schemes and Cat Dreams

    Jun 1

    YESSOUNDS 055 – Grand Schemes and Cat Dreams

    This week on Yessounds, we explore Steve Howe’s 1993 solo album The Grand Scheme of Things, our Featured Album for Episode 055. It’s a reflective, acoustic‑driven record that shows Howe in full creative control, and we’ll be highlighting tracks from it throughout the show. Along the way we’ll move through the Yes universe with solo work, collaborations, live cuts, and a Whisker Shuffle curated by Lenny the cat. We’ll also feature a Cover Song Spotlight and a few surprises from the extended Yes family. Settle in for “Grand Schemes and Cat Dreams” and enjoy another night inside the world of Yes.1.  Jon Anderson – Maazo Maazo (Toltec) 2. Yes – Yours Is No Disgrace (The Yes Album) 3. Steve Howe – Wayward Course (The Grand Scheme of Things) 4. Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap – Nature's Way (Collaborations) 5. Chris Squire & Billy Sherwood – No Rhyme (Conspiracy) 6. Steve Howe – Luck of the Draw (The Grand Scheme of Things) 7.  Steve Howe – Common Ground (The Grand Scheme of Things) 8. The Fellowship – Dan Barliman's Jig (In Elven Lands) 9. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – Order of the Universe: (I) Order Theme (II) Rock Gives Courage (III) It's Hard to Grow (IV) The Universe (An Evening of Yes Music Plus) 10. Steve Howe – The Valley of Rocks (The Grand Scheme of Things) 11. Rick Wakeman – Mr. Slow (Return to the Centre of the Earth) 12. Jon Anderson & Grace Jones – Within the Lost World (Requiem for the Americas: Songs From the Lost World) 13. Steve Howe – Desire Comes First (The Grand Scheme of Things)  14. Yes – Ritual (Remix) [2003 Remaster] (Yes Remixes) 15. Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap – Lutey and the Mermaid (Collaborations) 16. Yes – Close to the Edge (Progeny: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, November 12, 1972) 17. Bill Bruford's Earthworks – Half Life (The Sound of Surprise) 18. Steve Howe – Maiden Voyage (The Grand Scheme of Things) 19. Din Within – Changes (Tales From The Edge: A Tribute to the Music of Yes) 20. AndersonPonty Band – Wonderous Stories (Better Late Than Never) 21. Rick Wakeman – The Recollection (Rick Wakeman's Greatest Hits) 22. Steve Howe – Passing Phase (The Grand Scheme of Things)

    2h 3m
  4. Yessounds 054: The Stick, The Shred, and The Soul

    May 23

    Yessounds 054: The Stick, The Shred, and The Soul

    Yessounds Episode 054 is here! The Stick, The Shred, and The Soul — a full night built around the explosive energy of Levin Torn White. Tony Levin, David Torn, and Alan White take center stage as we explore one of the most adventurous albums in the Yes family tree. No Warning Lights — Levin Torn White (FA / Intro Bed) Sample and Hold [Live] — Bruford (The Bruford Tapes) Luck of the Draw — Wakeman with Wakeman (No Expense Spared) A Moment So Close (feat. Jon Anderson) — Béla Fleck & The Flecktones (Outbound) Prom Night of the Centipedes — Levin Torn White (FA) Brain Tattoo — Levin Torn White (FA) Machine Messiah — Yes (Drama) Hold Out Your Hand — Chris Squire (Fish Out of Water – Deluxe Edition) Chasing the Hound — Oliver Wakeman & Clive Nolan (The Hound of the Baskervilles) Ultra Mullett — Levin Torn White (FA) Garden of Senses — Jon & Vangelis (Page of Life) Chosen By Divinity — Billy Sherwood (The Art of Survival) The Rotweiler — Rick Wakeman (Oscar Concert: Treasure Chest Vol. 2 [Live]) Market Street — Trevor Rabin (Jacaranda) Waltz in E Minor — Days Between Stations (In Extremis) Adios A La Pasada (2017 Remix) — Bruford (Feels Good to Me — Remixed) Crunch Time — Tony Levin, David Torn & Alan White (Levin Torn White) The More We Live – Let Go — Steve Porcaro (A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute) Never Again — Asia (Phoenix) Running the Human Race — Steve Howe (Pulling Strings) Monkey Mind — Tony Levin, David Torn & Alan White (Levin Torn White) The Eggman Cometh — Tony Levin, David Torn & Alan White (Levin Torn White) Darker Side of Fame — Downes Braide Association (Celestial Songs) Spanish Heritage — Steve Howe (Homebrew 2) Lights Out — Tony Levin, David Torn & Alan White (Levin Torn White)

    2 hr
  5. YESSOUNDS 053 - Midnight Desire

    May 17

    YESSOUNDS 053 - Midnight Desire

    This episode of Yessounds explores the world‑beat textures and emotional fire of Jon Anderson’s Deseo, balanced with classic and modern prog moments from across the Yes universe. From Wakeman’s storytelling grandeur to Rabin’s live intensity and Wetton’s melodic power, the set moves through atmosphere, rhythm, and reflection.    1.  Intro – Firebird Suite Excerpt 2. On The Silent Wings Of Freedom – Yes (Tormato) 3. Why Keep Hiding; Running Away – Rick Wakeman (Can You Hear Me?) 4. Pennants – GTR (Live On The King Biscuit Flower Hour) 5. Bridges – Jon Anderson (Deseo)  6. Deseo – Jon Anderson (Deseo) 7. Some People (feat. Jon Anderson & Jean‑Luc Ponty) – Inventioning 8. Going For The One (Live) – Yes (Songs From Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert) 9. Fathat – Peter Banks (The Self‑Contained Trilogy, Disc 3: Reduction) 10. Amor Real – Jon Anderson (Deseo) 11. Floresta – Jon Anderson (Deseo) 12. South Side of the Sky – Cairo (Tales From Yesterday) 13. Wind of Change – Badger (White Lady / The Badger Sessions) 14. Written in the Centuries – Billy Sherwood (Citizen) 15. A‑DE‑O – Jon Anderson (Deseo)  16. Café – Jon Anderson (Deseo) 17. No Ordinary Miracle – John Wetton (Welcome to Heaven) 18. Then – Yes (Time and a Word) 19. I Hear You Now – Jon & Vangelis (Short Stories) 20. Seasons – Jon Anderson (Deseo) VT 21. Heard You Cry Wolf – Trevor Rabin (Live in LA 1989) 22. Guinevere / Lancelot and the Black Knight – Rick Wakeman (The Legend: Live in Concert 2000) 23. Midnight Dancing – Jon Anderson (Deseo)

    2 hr
  6. YESSOUNDS 052 – Wonderous Whiskers

    May 9

    YESSOUNDS 052 – Wonderous Whiskers

    Yessounds returns with Wonderous Whiskers, a full night of Yes, solo Yes, and all the branches of the Yes family tree. We’re hanging out, having fun, and celebrating the music we love with a brand new set built around our Featured Album, Going for the One. This episode includes deep cuts, live moments, surprises, and a Cover Song Spotlight featuring Billy Sherwood. Lenny handles the Whisker Shuffle, we handle the rest. Settle in and enjoy the ride. Montreux’s Theme – Yes (Going for the One) Siberian Khatru – Yes (Close to the Edge) Chronicles – Rick Wakeman (Chronicles of Man) End of the World – Asia (Omega) Turn of the Century – Yes (Going for the One)  Parallels – Yes (Going for the One) Melancho – Kazumi Watanabe (The Spice of Life) The Meeting – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Live at the N.E.C., Oct. 24th 1989) Corkscrew – Steve Howe (Turbulence) Going for the One – Yes (Going for the One)  Spek & Polly – Trevor Rabin (Rio – Soundtrack) Yours Is No Disgrace – Yes (Progeny: Greensboro Coliseum, Nov. 12, 1972) Stickey Wicket – Peter Banks (The Self‑Contained Trilogy, Disc 1: Instinct) The Journey Overture – Rick Wakeman (Journey to the Centre of the Earth) And You And I – AndersonPonty Band (Better Late Than Never) Wonderous Stories – Yes (Going for the One) Nobody Home (featuring Billy Sherwood) – Rick Wakeman (Starship Trooper) Now Is the Next Time – Bill Bruford (If Summer Had Its Ghosts) It Will Be a Good Day (The River) – Yes (The Ladder) Awaken – Yes (Going for the One)

    2 hr
  7. Yessounds Episode 049 - Looking Away

    Apr 26

    Yessounds Episode 049 - Looking Away

    Episode 049, Looking Away, spotlights Trevor Rabin’s Can’t Look Away as the Featured Album. This show moves through the full range of Rabin’s melodic and cinematic style, with a mix of Yes‑family tracks, widescreen instrumentals, and deep cuts that tie the whole hour together. A focused, high‑energy episode built around one of Rabin’s strongest solo statements. 1. Promises — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away 2.The Emperor’s New Clothes — Bill Bruford’s Earthworks — A Part, And Yet Apart 3.Brother of Mine — Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe — Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe 4. The Laws of Nature — Jerry Goodman (feat. Tony Levin & Billy Sherwood) — Violin Fantasy 5. Eyes of Love — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away 6. Sorrow (Your Heart) — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away 7. Everydays — Yes — Time And A Word 8. Just a Memory — Rick Wakeman — A Gallery of the Imagination 9. Two Teardrops — Steve Howe & Martin Taylor — Masterpiece Guitars 10. Something to Hold on To — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away  11. Track 01 — Westwood One — Yesstory 12. Forgotten Memories — Rick Wakeman — 1984 13. Dirty Little Secret — Peter Banks — The Self-Contained Trilogy, Disc 3: Reduction 14. Wayward Course — Steve Howe — The Grand Scheme of Things 15. I Miss You Now — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away 16. Heart of the Sunrise — California Guitar Trio — CG3+2 17. River of Dreams (feat. Jon Anderson) — Jeff Pevar — From the Core 18. And You And I: I. Cord Of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher, The Teacher / IV. Apocalypse — Yes — Keys To Ascension 2  19. I Can’t Look Away — Trevor Rabin — Can’t Look Away

    1h 59m
5
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12 Ratings

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The Yes and related podcast. Every show will be at least two hours of Yes, solo albums, off shoot bands, guest appearances and anything else I can justify as Yes related.

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