I've though about this topic for almost a year now, when I swung over to Ed's AH site, to post on a topic called "reveal yourself." The idea was just to expand on some personal elements of your life, as much as you felt comfortable with, to give the other respondents some concept of who was on the o...

I think I've got a line on this, but we'll see. I'll trade CDs or cassettes for obscure 70's live stuff . . . <img src=pix/icon_smokin.gif border=0 align=middle>

I've searched for quite some time, and have never learned a thing about the illustrator of "Olias." The original LP jacket was stunning, this archaic book you broke open into a evolutionary journey . . . I'd just love to see some of his stuff on the web, and know what else he's done . . .<img src=pi...

SH Beginings, JA City of Angels, RW Ciminal Record . . . Slightly water damaged--but I can get the originals, if someone wants 'em. Also remastered TFTO, Drama, others. You: price, Me, postage. Is anyone looking for something in particular . . . I stepped on KTA I, disc one the other night, so I'd b...

Aire Crown, Chicago. Drinks nearby, White Russians and brownies, twelve rows back, but on the right side. I want to interview some folks, both before and after the show, so my plans involve a pen and notebook. I'll run off a few cards with the Yestalk address to a few amianable folks I meet, and get...

Last year, before the Masterworks show, some of us met in St. Louis, to hoist a few pre-concert pints, and wax nostalgic. But 08.08.01, I'll be in Chicago, Terra Incognito for me. I'd like to hook up with some more fans, somewhere close to Arie Crown. I'll bring some memorabilia, wear a big hat, and...

<font color=green>I had planned on going with my roommate, but he's been a jerk lately, so maybe I could hook up with another Missouri fan with wheels who'd like a ticket. If not, I may just sell them both at face value, so drop a line if you're interested in either proposal. I guess fans will be me...

I actually looked in on Yeshoo forum today, and found this site with a snippet of VERY recent music -- http://www.hewchuck.com/amytrolls.shtml . I've only listened to it once, but it's very intriguing. I know some would want a sneak peek at the new music as soon as possible, so . . . Wouldn't it be ...

Well, I wanted to digest the whole experience for a while, and not anything superfluous. I never could write under a deadline . . . 1) The before and after show hang was a great frame to the show. Randyman gave me a cool <img src=pix/icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle> mousepad, and I met so...

<font color=red>Or perhaps long awaited? <img src=pix/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle></font id=red> One defining characteristic of progressive rock seems to me to be its reluctance in dealing with lust, rather than love. Oh, there are notable exceptions, like "Rhythm of Love," ELP's "Stil...

Ruling out the former colonies, does anyone listen to foriegn language bands? Is there a French prog band? (as opposed to French speaking Swiss, a la Moraz). Did The Flower Kings start in Swedish? I know a bit about Van der Graf, and Magma, but most German bands are terra incognito for me. Renato, t...

<font color=blue>Subtitled: "Yeah, I Like Talking About Myself, But It's The Only Topic I Know REALLY Well." Or alternately, "Theproffet Only Has So Many Ideas." The first version, buried back in the archives from last Spring's growth spurt was pretty successful, so I had to try it again . . . My gi...

<font color=green>No matter what else may separate any of us, I figure we all like music and have an internet connection, right? As Kevin2112 pointed out in another topic, there is an ethical aspect to downloading songs. If everyone downloaded Yes music, I think the well would dry up pretty damn qui...

I've been hearing so many great albums by new groups, I have to see what others have heard . . . Lately, my contemporary favorite is Mercury Rev's All Is Dream. I could tell you that it makes me think of Magnification crossed with early Neil Young, but more fey than even Jon sometimes. Nice stuff . ...

This album forum has had an undeniable renaissance, so I had to say thanks again for taking over my old spot. I didn't really talk to Ed about anyone to replace me, I just waited until the right person came along, and then dumped it in his lap! <img src=pix/jestera.gif border=0 align=middle> So it w...

<img src=pix/icon_smile_bong.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=pix/icon_smokin.gif border=0 align=middle> <hr>"<font color=blue> It's been a long time since I rock and rolled, It's been a long time since I've done the stroll . . . Oooh, let me get it back . . ."</font id=blue>

<font color=blue>I've brought up The Gibralter Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock before, but they've changed their web address, so I lost touch for awhile. If you want to know more about just about any band or performer mentioned in Alternate Tunes, check this out. I just read through the entries on ...

<font color=blue>Uh, I'd like some--the function that lets your post a portrait is not just a ego-boost, it helps to track threads, to get a feel for who you're conversing with, and puts you on an even basis with the old farts. Plus, chances are, you're better looking that most of us are . . . It's ...

May be the total antithesis to Yes, but on the other hand . . . His songs are more relevant to me than U2 or any R.E.M. I dig Bob Mould, but Paul is a really great songwriter. Okay, as important to me growing up in the eighties as maybe Dylan was in the sixties . . . His new album, Stereo, revels in...

Well, at least set list information. I'm not sure if I can help out on the "Will Chris wear spandex tights again" controversy . . . I like spoilers. If you're attending a show with a non-conversant fan, it allows you to make a mix tape (or CD) highlighting songs they might not be familiar with. If y...

<font color=red>Perhaps </font id=red><font color=green>in </font id=green><font color=blue>different </font id=blue><font color=purple>colors?</font id=purple> Chicks seem to dig tats, and I'm willing to try it. Old school logo, of course, discreetly on the upper bicep. I kinda like the idea of a s...

I reckon Sandstone is out in the boondocks, so I'm thinking a tailgate with champagne and brownies. All these east coast types will be so envious . . .. <hr><font color=blue>"If there's a shortcut, I'd have found it, but there's no easy way around it--Light up the world, shine on me, Love is the ans...

I can now start putting my endanged classic vinyl to CDs--Art In America, as produced by Eddy Offord; John Paul Jone's Scream For Help soundtrack, featuring two Jon songs, "Silver Train" and "Christie;" and old Yes radio show albums . . . Software to clean up the pops and hiss would be great--I'd al...

I'm not the ultimate Jazzer, but my taste does lean a bit that way, probably more than most. There's a great quote from Donald Fagan of Steely Dan, saying something like, "It doesn't take a lot of jazz influence to really piss off rock fans," or something to that effect. I think he's right, but I st...

Renato made me think about this the other night . . . we were discussing diet, and I had to admit that I'm a farm boy, raising all sorts of tasty animals to eat them . . . I'm curious as to vegetarians here--Steve's a serious vegetarian, but I believe the other boys indulge in some meat from time to...

Perhaps like the SLO sessions? I don't believe there'll be another Gates on it . . . Rick seems sold on the idear of being in Yes for awhile, and that must mean an album, sometime in the forseeable future . . . I've thought about Fragile II--that is, a thematic sequel to the original--solo tracks, s...

[red]Well, there are so many now, lots of interesting new folks, so I'd like to open a topic for them to speak and become acquainted. I love reading the "latest signups," and find a lot of intriguing folks who haven't posted yet . . . We have a lot of old hard-cores here, who know each other quite w...

Not albums that came out this year, just the ones that you happened to listen to, and were quite impressed by . . . this gives the younger folks some leverage . . . No new Yes, no new Steely Dan or Kate Bush this year, so I went back to the 70's, to explain my choices . . . Neil Young--Rust Never Sl...

Not albums that came out this year, just the ones that you happened to listen to, and were quite impressed by . . . this gives the younger folks some leverage . . . No new Yes, no new Steely Dan or Kate Bush this year, so I went back to the 70's, to explain my choices . . . Neil Young--Rust Never Sl...

Now I'm not asking for a political debate here, who you voted for or why, but if you reply here in the positive, I'll think you're all right. If you didn't, and you're ashamed of being lazy and/or uninformed, I'll agree! [:smoke} <hr><font color=red>"Welcome to Miami Beach. Everything is cheaper tha...