Tales of YES Live 2023 “Machine Messiah “ from Drama LP, NYCB Live, Westbury Music Fair, 9/28/2023

[@dannymacgyver]

This is amazing

[@pschroeter1]

That stage spun when I saw the Drama Tour in 1980.

[@progmeup]

It seems to spin here as well, just very slowly!

[@skeezix64]

Yup. I was there in 1980 at the Los Angeles gig. I was so ecstatic to be with Steve Chris and Alan that I just pretended it was Jon harmonizing with Chris. I was actually THAT stoned.

[@josephklepper4800]

Saw it too ! 1980 Fabulous show, blew your hair back !!!! 😎😎

[@fernandotor3266]

We miss chris and alan

[@massimobattaglioli6651]

….and Jon….

[@stuartwaby3081]

And, Bill, Rick, Tony, Peter and Oliver, Patrick, Igor and Tom, all of them far superior to downes.

[@nykol1244]

😢 😢 TRUE YES IS DEAD

[@playlistmaker90125]

@@stuartwaby3081don’t be like that. Downes was incredible when he was a bit younger…

[@playlistmaker90125]

Too much my friend. We miss them too much. The world of music will never be the same without the greatest rhythm section of all time imo😢

[@jrbird7571]

From what I can tell, it seems that this Yes lineup has improved over what it was 5 -ish years ago - when I last saw them for a half of a show.

[@LIAerial]

The ARE playing VERY Tight! Not to take anything away from Jon Anderson, but Jon Davidson made me feel like I was seeing Yes 45 years ago!

[@playlistmaker90125]

They have improved, that can’t be denied, but they still can’t be Yes with Steve Howe as their Conley core member…

[@stevegrant4325]

You are joking,right

[@jrbird7571]

@@stevegrant4325 Not in the least.

[@nz1229]

I don't know if they have "improved" in the last 5 years however, I am rather dismayed by all the negative comments from "fans" who complain about all the dead members- what sort of immortality were they expecing Yes to give them or their members? Were all there capes meant to mean they had superpowers beyond death? When I look at Billy I see glimpses of Chris and when I see Jay playing I see someone who can pick up the slack that Alan was so courageously struggling with in his later years. Ultimately I see the same energy be played out except through different and sometimes newer members. In contrast to many comments posted, as far as I am convinced this line-up does Yes justice and people just need to get over the fact that people occasionally pass on into greater realms of consciousness(that is die). The least we can do is celebrate the lives of every member of Yes as they are seen through different players down the line. That being said, I might change my opinion shortly if they need to find one talented mf'er to replace Steve, but believe me there do exist such people in our midst if ever Steve leaves us (not a wish Steve live long and prosper- your discipline and immaculate playing has graced all the albums your have played on). For instance has anyone seen what Paul Bielotowicz has done for Carl Palmers band? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2WpkGmDnbZgr5Y Still I will admit that I will have trouble calling this band Yes when Steve is no longer there mainly due to the discipline that he infuses into the arrangements.

[@marcourena8735]

Bien excelente un Yes reciclado, excelente. Otra notas, otras tonalidades, y es Yes. Gracias.

[@petergroves8602]

Sounds really good. Look forward to their UK shows in June 2024.

[@LIAerial]

I’ve seen YES since the Drama Tour. All sorts of incarnations including the UNION Tour in 1991 with the classic 70’s lineup and then some. Pay no mind to the naysayers criticizing this band who have NOT seen them in person. You will NOT be disappointed in June!

[@paulgates8062]

Looks and sounds good to me.

[@rranswerman]

I loved the original Drama tour during this song when Alan White's drum riser rose and rotated in the opposite direction as the rest of the band. This Halloween will be my first post Alan show (not counting ARW). Thanks

[@LIAerial]

Ha! I remember Alan White's riser elevating and rotating (I think) in the opposite direction of the stage. One critic called AW the "first vertical take off drummer" in his review of their MSG shows in 1980

[@playlistmaker90125]

That must’ve been fucking awesome!

[@rranswerman]

@@chrisgale5634 It was a really good show and they played with good energy.

[@pschroeter1]

Maybe you can confirm something for me. I love Drama and the tour, but I've always said Trevor Horn struggled to reach some of the higher sections of And You and I. I don't think his voice was up to some of their catalogue. I am a camera --- camera, camera...

[@rranswerman]

@@pschroeter1 I don't remember how good Trevor Horn nailed the higher parts. I just thought the band overall put on a great show and I loved it. Some days/weeks prior to them coming to LA the King Bisquit Flower Hour played songs from that tour and I do recall that And You And I was one of them. It was surely good enough.

[@papunAlicea]

Thanks so much for share. Nice memories. Great song and performance. 💯🎼

[@davidryan7386]

Jon d sings this well. He used to come to the juice bar I managed in Seattle.

[@playlistmaker90125]

That’s cool!

[@playlistmaker90125]

@@chrisgale5634 LOL

[@sense90125]

Every Yesshow should be in the round. It seems tailor made for that music.

[@LIAerial]

This particular venue is an "in the round" theater. Steve Howe said from the stage he liked playing there. There are other shows on this U.S. tour that are in traditional theaters with "end stages". Also, this particular stage rotates - like the classic Yesstages of the late 70's and 1980.

[@playlistmaker90125]

@@LIAerialwas the revolving stage not working that night?

[@spsmith45]

Sure, a surprisingly mis-timed drum fill around 20 seconds, but otherwise this sounded great. This is pretty much the only Yes we have now, so best of luck to them.

[@davidryan7386]

Jon A. playing with band geek. They sound as good as this. Sherwood better on bass.

[@zog97xy]

This is not yes its a tribute band.

[@colinbrown2316]

Their timing is all over the place.

[@redrum8993]

That strobe light into the crowd at 0:06 showed tons of empty seats. Regardless if it wasn't highly promoted, it's YES for chrissakes. Could you imagine THE WHO or JETHRO TULL drawing such a minuscule crowd? If this isn't the death knell for one of Prog's greatest bands, then you're all in denial. Even with Steve and Geoff still rocking, it's just sad to watch (and hear). Plus, what the hell is Davidson doing for the first minute, standing on an amp and hitting a fake drum pad? It's all rather pathetic.

[@michaeljones9301]

Looks a bit like a HI School Gym, or a national Guard Armorey. As far as Davison is doing....Wanting to Be Jon ANDERSON.

[@LIAerial]

to be truthful...The show actually started at 8:50pm and not the posted 9pm. There were tons of people on lines for the men's room (yeah, mostly dudes at this show!). I luckily just made it back to my seat in time to shoot this. More people filled the theater and can say it was at least 85-90% full...I agree that prog rock is gaining very few new fans. With the vast majority of horseshit "new" music out there, I feel sorry for the youth of today.

[@WooBino.]

@@LIAerial Prog is hot and all over KZbin reaction videos, the lack of Jon Anderson is keeping most fans away. I'm a huge Yes fan and have seen them since 1977 GFTO tour but I will not see this Yes.

[@LIAerial]

I understand how you feel@@chrisgale5634. You're not wrong, but given the choices left and who has ownership to the name Yes, it's either this band or Jon Anderson's fabulous touring band. Getting old sucks, but it's all we have left :)

[@stevegrant4325]

This is horseshit

[@coina-dig-tion6322]

Saw them in the round in the 70s here in Memphis TN. They were touring their Tormato album I believe. Was very awesome.

[@danielclark6537]

I remember a weekend concert in Memphis . Yes and the Stones both had concerts on the same weekend just a day apart .That was an awesome time in Memphis . I will turn 70 in a week and my eldest son will be taking me to the concert in Oxon Hill Md. in about 24 hours from now . He took me to see the Peter Gabriel concert at the Capitol Center in DC on 9/20 /23 . He is a very good son .

[@danielsweet858]

Saw them on that same tour in Cincinnati. Wonderful memories.

[@LIAerial]

Sounds like you raised an awesome son! @@danielclark6537 Happy 70th! Hope you had a great time.

[@harrywarren6282]

Saw that tour in Huntington, WV.

[@alfredoe.mendoza9158]

Never gets old...Wonderful

[@Mag777Nus]

Sorry, but, A.R.W. sounds more YES than this Yes itself 😜

[@5qob]

Agreed wholeheartedly.

[@playlistmaker90125]

ARW was awesome and more vibrant, both the band, and the audiences…

[@jobstludwig6197]

Stimme zu 100% zu

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

Tell us when Anderson ever sang Machine Messiah!

[@tonictonetomrockstar1931]

1 and a half members of yes.

[@playlistmaker90125]

No just 1…Steve…Geoff’s band is Asia…

[@projekt9759]

0:23 ehhh.

[@noelgonzalez7390]

Cool...just for the record...Yes was one of the first group to use a center stage...way before Def Leppard..or Bruce Springsteen..or Metallica...not taking anything from them...

[@LIAerial]

Yes was the first true rock band I can remember who toured with their own revolving stage in the round. This particular venue has a revolving stage tho. I think Yes are mostly playing traditional theaters with an "end stage" this tour, so seeing them in this environment was areal treat!

[@noelgonzalez7390]

@@LIAerial Kiss also used an offset center stage 1979Dynasty tour...it wasn't in the center...nor the traditional stage location...it was cool..Yes is definitely a great live band

[@LIAerial]

@@noelgonzalez7390 You are correct about Kiss' 1979 Dynasty Tour Stage. It was a high stage too! Kiss actually entered from UNDER the stage...but Yes has them beat for being in the round. Think they started on the Tomato Tour in '78 :)

[@taasen58]

⁠​⁠@@LIAerialcorrect it was the Tormato tour I saw about five of those shows.

[@ce1655]

Sorry just not the same without John Anderson and the drumming is not even close

[@diegomorales8616]

Anderson was *amazing* on the studio version of this song. (shakes head)

[@dhala54]

Get over it.

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

As a drummer I can confirm that this guy is simply not up to the task.

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

@@dhala54 Why should he? It's a valid opinion and it happens to be entirely correct IMO.

[@davidhaladay6783]

​@@inglepropnoosegarm7801 I am also a drummer. Why don't you audition?

[@danihelios]

They are sounding great here! I’d love to see Yes “in the round” someday. Unfortunately that seems confined to their US tours now

[@LIAerial]

Yeah..They still sound just like the studio recordings when performing live. It was great to see Steve and Geoff performing this gem off Drama. As good as it sounded in 1980!

[@1adneumann]

You jest? this was a joke, (not a good one, however..)@@LIAerial

[@James-os8mp]

People pay good money to see Brit Floyd and not even bat an eye. Brit Floyd shows are great and bring us closer to the true experience of a live Floyd show despite not having anyone affiliated with the real PF. At least Yes has sanctioned musicians some of whom were integral in writing the songs they are playing. Why complain about their performances when they pull off a nice rendition of Machine Messiah like this?

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

This is a very sad pastiche of what was once a great band.

[@rickjarmin]

What a mishmash, hodgepodge, budget brand Yes. The greatest progressive rock band in history.

[@rickjarmin]

The balls they have to slap that Roger Dean logo on merchandise and records.

[@georgesonm1774]

Well said... Why won't they call themselves Steve Howe band or something? Oh, I know... $$$

[@nykol1244]

😢 It's not YES ! It's a DRAMA ! 😢

[@playlistmaker90125]

Agreed.

[@fredkoegel250]

Still excellent. Thanks for keeping YES alive.

[@srobbins1973]

Zzzzzzzz. . Anyone heard the new Trevor Rabin album?

[@1melkkoe1]

Yes , good album

[@michaeljones9301]

EXCELLENT. Push is soon good. Very proggy. I haven't listened to the latest yes album, have no intention, although I do love Billy's music.

[@jobstludwig6197]

Besser als alles was diese furchtbare YES Coverband in den letzten Jahren abgeliefert hat

[@remoskins1437]

Yes? More like maybe. But they still sound good and they're keeping the music alive. There won't be many more years ahead, so appreciate it now while it's still here. A.I. is stalking.

[@josephjosephderispinis5461]

Empty songs equals empty seats😮

[@alecryder8024]

Anderson why!

[@Southbound63]

Anderson, Wakeman, Bruford/White and of course the great Chris Squire were Yes in the 1970’s not these.

[@Cinemashow777]

It truly is painful watching these guys. This is not Yes in any way whatsoever. So sad and so embarrassing.

[@kevinbraniganmusic]

Right, it's a 76 year old Steve Howe keeping the music of Yes alive for as long as he can, no matter what it takes. And a few other talented guys helping him do it. It's a gift to the world.

[@R01120]

Not a bad Yes cover band.

[@nykol1244]

😢 😢 TRUE YES IS DEAD ! 😢 😢

[@kevinbraniganmusic]

Awkward instance...

[@starwhiteoflove]

Not even sold out. What a joke this cover band has become. Steve Howe needs to put his ego aside and let Yes rest in history as one of the greatest bands of all time.

[@dhala54]

They sound excellent and it's not your call what Steve Howe does. Don't listen then.

[@user-xf3cv6xd1z]

I dont know if it's a question of ego. Maybe these guys are just adicted to being on a stage. I'm not fond of the round stage. Saw Yes in 1977. Best band ever. Wonderful music played with much energy. Always my favorite band for what they made in the 70es.

[@LIAerial]

You are entitled to your opinion. The show was not promoted on radio or online. Maybe a tiny print ad with the dozen or so acts this venue has going on. Its capacity is 2,870. I'd say there were about 2,400-2,500 in attendance. Had a hard time leaving the parking lot after this superb show!

[@bobloblaw8660]

@@user-xf3cv6xd1z I don't think it is ego either. For one it's how they make money, especially those other than Howe, and two maybe they still like to do it. If so, great for them that they still can AND people want to go and see them. You have to have something to do and/or look forward to each day when you get out of bed. As a drummer I can't imagine playing those songs still as much as Steve has at this point but that's me.

[@michaeljones9301]

Need the MONEY

[@user-ng2hk3fv8g]

Andersonが居たらDramaは演奏されない。今の彼らなら全ての時代のYesの曲を聴く事が出来る。

[@mtradz]

Pretty sad performance, and even sadder that Yes died with Chris

[@chrisjenkins3067]

Oh dear did drummer makes a mistake at the beginning. Steve Howe didn't like that .

[@emerson1650]

This is no more YES !!!!

[@joebill3400]

A lot of empty seats, but still good for a cover band.

[@LIAerial]

Read the comments below...The band just came on without much fanfare of an introduction. There's only one men's room in the theatre and many of the mostly dudes were still on line when the band started. They filled it up later on.

[@RChez53]

Who is this YES 'Tribute Band? No Thanks!

[@user-lx8dk9yb8n]

Your coment is terrible. 2 Members from Drama Arena playing. The Rest is dead. Jon never sung this wonderfull work. He is crazy... Howe plays all the title where he was not the original 🎸 Player. Jon is an egoist.

[@BjoernLewin]

could you play it even slower please... it's not quite slow enough... duh :(

[@miguelangelmartinezaguinag9953]

I could See... "Steve Howe" on Lead Guitar & "Tony Kaye" on Keyboards! Original players of that álbum!!! From 1979!!! God!!! Time has gone!!! 😮

[@jdizinski]

Tony Kaye???

[@miguelangelmartinezaguinag9953]

​@@jdizinskiHummm 🤔 or is Geoffrey Leaofws? Another of Several Keyboard players of "Yes" Anyway "Greatest Rock Progressive Band" Ever! 😮😅

[@colinbrown2316]

Steve Howes guitar playing isn't as good as it used to be. He comes in late timing wise on a lot of lead runs. He is getting on in years though.

[@mileswhitener4173]

Jon on pitch. Entire band nailing it all.

[@fimdrums]

This is baaaad. I'm keen for the new Jon with Band Geeks release, though

[@robertjannush4403]

This Will Never Ever Be The True YES Band That Once Was Called YES ! It’s Just An Imitation Band With No Original Band Member In It Anymore. That’s Just My Own Personal Opinion.

[@henny1256]

Look at all the empty seats. So sad. Please, Yes, retire.

[@rastokolesar6570]

I see almost none..what are you writing about ?.. get over

[@josejavierreymiralles7085]

Cutre. Stop Howe

[@rastokolesar6570]

get over your zealotism

[@josejavierreymiralles7085]

@@rastokolesar6570 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😅😅😅😂

[@exeuropean]

Thisis not Yes but a tribute band. Terrible.

[@rastokolesar6570]

its fantasctic

[@jobstludwig6197]

Buuuuh😢

[@eilidh771]

Ponderous drivel.

[@jobstludwig6197]

Bitte beendet das Kapitel dieser furchtbaren Coverband 😢😢. YES ist und bleibt meine Lieblings Band seit 1972. Ich habe viele verschiedene Besetzungen live gehört und fand es großartig , zuletzt YES feat. ARW, das war fantastisch. Das hier ist nur noch peinlich. 😢😢😮😮. Brauchen diese Musiker hier die Knete, oder warum hören sie nicht endlich auf😢. Unwürdig den Namen YES zu benutzen. Besser gesagt zu missbrauchen 😮😮😮

[@chrisjenkins3067]

Awful .

[@Alaskanbrawl]

Looks half empty ?

[@rastokolesar6570]

go to specsaver and ask for a refund

[@Alaskanbrawl]

@@rastokolesar6570 it was half empty.

[@Alaskanbrawl]

@@rastokolesar6570 nope. At the 6 second mark when the lights go green you can clearly see it’s half empty. Are you blind ?

[@canalaverdade.]

Awful band, joke! This is not YES, its a tribute band featuring Steve Howe, what a shame Steve Howe.

[@rastokolesar6570]

get over