Tempus Fugit - Yes (with Trevor Horn) @ Royal Albert Hall - 10/05/16

[@MrUsermister]

Congratulations to Billy for covering such a HUGE task. Playing and singing are superb ... Bless Chris Squire !

[@hwyfan]

It is nice to see a British audience at a Yes show cheering for Trevor Horn, quite a contrast to their reaction in 1980.

[@hirschellitzenbaum9466]

Part of the reason is that it took a while for people to realize that the Drama album was a GREAT album. Some folks just didn't want to believe it was possible without Anderson and had their ears and minds closed to the possibility. As time went on, people came around and realized Drama is a fantastic album.

[@AlexAlvarez-uq8ct]

HL: I agere, Drama is one of the top 3 prog albums ... ever. Classic, inventive, muscular prog that truly defies the clichéd accusations of being long-winded or indulgent. I think Horn takes a lot of credit for that album.

[@hirschellitzenbaum9466]

I am who knows You don't sound like a Yes enthusiast insulting the previous poster (Alex). Drama would have been DRASTICALLY different if Horn & Downes had not been involved. Why not have an intelligent discussion without name calling? This is Prog, not Death Metal.

[@casperguylkn]

Drama when the Rhino CD reissues came out, ranked up there in sales among Fragile and CTTE.

[@halcyon289]

I saw them in '80 in London. The audience were incredibly hostile. I really felt for Trevor Horn. Drama was/is such a superb album.

[@weitzen]

Welcome back Trevor.... BRILLIANT!!!!

[@danielhouseworth5714]

Bravo!!!

[@MrDuneedon]

It's been said before, but major props for the continuation of Yes has to go to Billy Sherwood. A lot was laid upon his shoulders after Chris' death, both in terms of bass parts and vocals, and he's MORE THAN held his own in both of those regards. As to this performance in particular? Really, really well done. Trevor Horn sounds great singing along with Billy here, and it looks like everyone on stage is having a lot of fun with this. Kudos as well to Mr. Davison for being gracious and taking a back seat for this song.

[@IanjhIcks42]

Totally agree for me Billy as been the star of this tour, his bass work has been mesmerising, Chris left his legacy in safe hands. 🙏🏻

[@mikemustang3791]

Billy has been around since Union. 25+ years, time flies, no pun intended!

[@MrDuneedon]

MIKE MUSTANG He has indeed. I recall seeing Yes for the first time live in 1997, and did not know who Billy was prior to the show. Afterward, though, I sure as hell knew!

[@tonyburton419]

I was there at the beginning - as this is just awful....destroying and pouring shit over the Yes legend....

[@ankihansen2489]

+I am who knows You clearly are not the one who knows

[@jonnykhatru]

Holy shit never ever imagined Trevor would sing with Yes again! He should've sang the Fly From Here album :)

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Jonny Khatru It has been announced that for their 50th anniversary this year (2018), Yes are going to release in April a new edition of the "Fly From Here" album with all the lead vocals sung by Trevor Horn. Now at last the album will be a bonafide followup to 1980's "Drama" album.

[@Mr.Truxton]

@@Daniel-415-Ponce They did.

[@andrewmillard7647]

Amongst many Yes and ARW concerts over the years, I was at this concert and at the Oxford Drama gig in 1980. Let us just give thanks to all the wonderful music we have enjoyed from this band and its various incarnations!

[@floworrall6258]

Thank you Trevor for this awesome guest appearance!!! One of my absolute favorite albums of all time. Trevor took a scary job -- replacing Jon Anderson for an album -- and really hit it out of the park. Being so successful now, what a great sport he was to appear and sing this. Awesome song; awesome guy; thank you.

[@icyou4344]

Flo Worrall I hope he will continue to guide Yes. He plays a pretty mean bass if Billy wants a break for a song or two. Trevor Horn was one of the best things to happen to the band, and along with Trevor Rabin, really kept them going and gave 'em a kick in the rear. As for Geoff Downes, he's pretty flexible. Yes might become his full time gig before long 🤐😶 (not sayin' more) along with the occasional side project.

[@drkam6]

FANTASTIC - for six minutes, Drama was back! Sad that Chris is not with us anymore!

[@williamharris9417]

i hope trevor produces their next album.

[@tedcabana]

Sadly, I think they're done. : ^ (

[@alfredocaja2361]

Trevor has showed us that his voice has just got stronger, his voice still sounds a little older but in 3:45 he singed almost like in the ol' days! Good to hear him sing with Yes again.

[@MrUsermister]

+Alfredo Cajá great performance ...

[@janerikmellesdal3868]

drama is a great album, love it and mr horn did a great job!

[@casperguylkn]

The Trevor Horn stuff holds up as well as any of the stuff with Jon Anderson. Drama definitely beats out the lesser stuff like Tormato.

[@ViaNetMusic]

...Trevor Horn is really great.

[@RootsandTendrils]

Thinking back, and Drama was my first contemporaneous purchase of a Yes album, I was 15, Trevor Horn demonstrated a great deal of courage in taking Jon Anderson's place. His lyrics are also quite original and smart. Drama is a fresh and musically compelling album, not great as the Anderson led works, but fun to listen to and full of bright and enchanting energy.

[@papunAlicea]

Thanks for share...great moment.. great performance...

[@Chudhole]

I swear Trevor made them up the tempo. It sounds so much better at speed.

[@comvoice]

Agreed!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Yes have been speeding up their songs live since the 70s

[@Chudhole]

@@nectarinedreams7208 it’s a moot point at this point but when they started touring (I think around 2009?)the tempos we’re all slower. I think Alan was already in bad shape

[@edwardwilliams6514]

Those lame people in the front. "Drama" is my favourite album, I'd be jumping up and down.

[@Rumtoad1]

I once got the shit thrilled out of me because Firehose were playing, and Mike Watt was warming up (we could hear them soundcheck next door in the bar), and he played Chris's bass part...we all sat there stunned, but after the actual show he confirmed he was a HUGE Chris Squire/Jack Bruce/Colin Hodgkinson fan. It confirmed what we had always sort of believed, but it was nice to hear him say it and play it!!!

[@icyou4344]

plod It's very obvious he's a Chris and Bruce fan, despite his tongue in cheek minor hit "Against the 70's." I briefly talked with MW. I told him how great he was and he replied "Awwww sh$%^^t shucks." LOL

[@rogerwilson4401]

Thanks Ian - i was at Oxford the previous night to see Trevor warm up for RAH

[@IanjhIcks42]

No worries Roger, I was at Brighton on Saturday. No Trev but we had Roger Dean 😀

[@IanjhIcks42]

No worries Roger, I was at Brighton on Saturday. No Trev but we had Roger Dean 😀

[@barrygorsky3901]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing

[@ДмитрийЗайденберг]

Lots of work for a bassman in this song. Good job,Billy.

[@dasdrums]

Thanks for posting this. Seems so strange I remember seeing the Drama tour 36 years ago. How Tempus Fugit

[@IanjhIcks42]

+dasdrums Me too, at Hammersmith Odeon as was

[@dasdrums]

+Ian Hicks I saw them twice that year. In Cincinnati and Louisville. Oh what memories.

[@casperguylkn]

So lucky! I was only 9.

[@davidwatkinson1226]

was a great night 😊😊

[@PEARTIAN]

Finally some tempo from this group !

[@7desiredheat]

If you knew Mr Whites Drumming, you would not say this. He leaves out vital rolls that stand out, IF you know Yes music good enough.

[@stevesmith3990]

This was a fantastic show - thanks for posting.

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Thank you for posting. 🙏 I guess as a fan of Yes I'm not supposed to like this song, but it is among my favorite tunes. That running bass line during the verse is so cool, although it's not Chris Squire playing in this case, it IS Chris Squire's bass line he wrote.

[@curly437]

Ha...listening to this singer for the last couple of years......Trevor Horn must be saying: how do ya like me now?

[@John42ification]

Thank you for sharing this! Still hoping to be at a show with Trevor Horn performing live at some point!

[@marguskiis7711]

70plus Trevor Horn is still in brilliant form. Singing and bass playing -- perfect. His dry humor is hilarious.

[@MrUsermister]

For the first time in 36 years ... Tempus Fugit !

[@donutcookiepie]

Thanks again for this post and thanks for spelling Tempus Fugit correctly! Lol. A lot of people don't! ;)

[@JoeSiegler]

Thanks for posting. I recently rediscovered this song. Loved the vid.

[@boakesey3112]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was there, but had a card failure on my phone so my clips didn't save. :( What an amazing night it was, though.

[@jrakarl]

This song is hard to play, especially approaching album tempo. It's literally a work out! That's without even attempting to sing the vocals, which are ridiculously high. Massive props to the whole band but particularly to Billy and Trevor...

[@icyou4344]

jrakarl And Steve's guitar is just as fluid as ever!

[@luigilamberti1178]

thank you to share us :)

[@adamss657]

Great stuff. I missed seeing them this year, due to exams but believe they were far better. Only criticism I have of horn is unlike the others he never gets into the songs as much, I mean here is prime example, the rest as doing their stage walks etc. but he is just stood their hands behind his back. Still has the voice though.

[@TheMarianaWench]

he was always a producer, not a singer. hes acknowledged it himself countless times

[@John42ification]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@tommyd1871]

From one of greatest not talked about YES albums. I fucking love that album!!!!

[@erick-erickson968]

Trevor!! Yes!!! Tempus Fugit and the album Drama the number one!

[@CaseyVan]

Thanks for posting. This is really novel.

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

Plus And/Wake/Rab KEEP ON ROCKIN!

[@andreana2112]

Never thought I would be proud of any recent live YES. It actually gets me kind of mad, highlighting how 99% of the time they give uninspired performances, yet they are able to pull this off, and almost up to speed at that, not the usual pathetically slow tempo.

[@JECrosera]

Bom, mas não é mais o YES que aprendi a gostar e curtir desde minha infância.

[@josephdilorenzo7791]

José Eduardo Crosera Amigo, como o titulo da musica diz, "tempus fugit", tudo muda na vida incluindo os integrantes duma banda. Chris Squire faleceu, Jon Anderson e Rick Wakeman dao shows juntamente com o guitarrista Trevor Rabin. Ao longo dos anos, vários outros participaram em YES.

[@joaquintakanaka]

Love Trevor Horn's vocals! Would love to see Drama live anywhere in the world, but with Trevor Horn. Along with Relayer, the best Yes album (to my ears anyway). RIP Chris Squire, the best 2nd voice ever (only seconded by Paul McCartney).

[@marksolarz3756]

A great bass riff! Huge hit when it came out! Then it was gone.....

[@tcrane8630]

Love Trevor Horn.

[@JohnC.-oo1et]

This is great. I wonder if Trevor and Geoff are ever going to finish and release that new Buggles album. Haven't seen or heard an update on it in a long time.

[@danjack-son4871]

Not bad guys!

[@SuperJohnnyO]

Feckin' brilliant.

[@danielacierno5624]

This band is a real Drama!

[@garyrawlinson1647]

pity the Drama lineup didn't release more albums .

[@streamofconsciousness5826]

There are as many ASIA members in this band as YES players. Trevor is a Guest so it crosses over to the YES side, but this is not YES. It's Steve Howe touring as YES. Chris Alan and Steve were so tight after rehearsing with no singer or Keys for months, stellar album just listened to as a three piece, add the Keys and it is the most futuristic album released pre 80's. Trevor helped them in many ways, that Album was still contemporary sounding years later. Even today it stands up production wise, loud before the Gain Wars, and Crystal Clear instrument Placement. Not a muddy or dark spot on it.

[@ybrix101]

maybe horn can do the first u.s. show as well. it's in columbus, oh.

[@turbolarry52]

I lost interest in Yes after Jon Anderson's departure. He was unfairly treated. I saw the fly from here tour, no a bad album, but opening act Styx blew Yes off the stage. And only seeing Jon Davison via you tube, he's trying to sound too much like Anderson?. The only Yes tour I wanted but did not get to see since I first saw yes on the topographic oceans tour in 74 was the drama tour. Always liked that album. Hugely underrated. I had appears from what I read and saw that Trevor Horne wasn't very well received. But he did not try to replicate Jon Anderson's vocals. Drama had its own sound and style but still within the Yes genre.. After seeing this video, the band mastered this tune. And Billy Sherwood stands up to the plate. A little reminiscent of Chris Squire, but still has his own signature. And Jon Davidson was gracious to do the backing vocals. Trevor Horne sounds great. IMHO , this is Yes at their best since Jon Anderson''s departure.

[@AlexAlvarez-uq8ct]

If you lose interest in a band it should probably be for MUSICAL reasons,not becuase of an emotional attachment to Jon Anderson - the last truly brilliant thing he did was OLIAS OF SUNHILLOW way back in 1976. Anderson was sick for absolutely ages and out of respect Squire/Yes didn't tour or record, but they couldn't put YES on hold for ever!!

[@turbolarry52]

+Alex Alvarez it would always be on the music. I never have emotional attachment to an artist ( unless its a female, or in the present tense, being shattered that a rising star like Christina Grimmie gets gunned down by a fucking nutcase a la Mark David Chapman. That blows my mind, then the assholes on high are pussies to the NRA! Oh and I was bummed about Chris Squire.. My hometown had a great DJ , Ed Sciaky who introduced Yes to the USA in the late 60's. I like all music, just enjoy progressive rock. And I'll say the video of Trevor. Horne doing does it really happen was awesome! What does Ian Anderson, never too old to Rick and roll. I introduced my son to my music at an early age, now he in turn introduces me to new music. Some I like some eh, but i respect everyone's tastes.

[@sumego4180]

If YES continues performing, just as Squire suggested once that YES could continue playing concerts to eternity with different players, then who replaces Howe?

[@scottgranell6191]

Trevor Rabin

[@familiemeulenbeld-noe1187]

Billy Sherwood, playing with Chris before on several occasions, is giving Yes what Yes should be: symphonic-rock with special bass-sound, with good second voice. I even believe it was Chris's wish that Billy took over, but only my thoughts ... Trevor Horn is not as good as should be, but ok, some kind of reunion :)

[@bluestate69]

FUCK YEAH!

[@MrLinkslingo]

strange to see steve playing a strat, i like it

[@salswordfish]

Nice

[@jonjahn5769]

zee best album The Buggles never made!!

[@bobgoodoien3670]

i remember seeing the Drama tour in LA in the 80's ... this is an incredibly difficult song to hit pitch perfect. i remember Horn struggling the whole show with the Drama material and the legacy tunes. i have to say, this version ... many years later is FAR superior than the one i saw.

[@MrUsermister]

+Bob Goodoien ps: it's a one off performance ... not a whole world tour. Great one anyway !

[@hpatss4966]

i should if you are arw fans then why are you watching a yes official video please leave these guys are doing great they're only playing a little slow come on!!!

[@beaudure01]

Unless Jon Anderson comes back, this is the only Yes album for which they can bring together 80% of the lineup that recorded it.

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

I just did a quick comparison with this performance from 2012. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ncYqOoqMSArtE No question - they are playing with a lot more energy here. Squire is a legend, no doubt, but sometimes new blood is needed.

[@JackieLarose]

Rock you by iFusion radio

[@PEARTIAN]

Eerie how close Billy sounds to Chris in backup vocals

[@ybrix101]

+Kevin McKivergan from the angle of the phone, he kind of looks like a young Squire.

[@olegtolmachev5890]

Steve Howe do great!

[@banlatbulldog]

I wouldn't put my money on that being Trevor. .....and tonight Matthew >>

[@danielratner6810]

10/05/16

[@IanjhIcks42]

Thanks Daniel, date updated 😅

[@danielratner6810]

+Ian Hicks .....and a big thanks to you for uploading it - simply amazing.

[@SunFellow941]

do you have any more from this concert?

[@IanjhIcks42]

No I'm sorry, apart from a few snippets

[@donutcookiepie]

+Sun Fellow Great post!!! Thanks! Did Horn do any other songs that night?

[@IanjhIcks42]

+donutcookiepie no just Tempus.. A little guest appearance

[@turbotwinky22]

Way to time warp 10 10/5/2016.

[@darthmeek]

Spector bass does it again. who need a Rickenbacker

[@gradypatterson1948]

Tempus Fugit was not recorded with a Rickenbacker, but with Chris' white Elektra, using the flanger "pod". The Spector does get close, but not quite the same (although the audience-level recording may have affected that some).

[@darthmeek]

that may be true what Squire recorded with. but this video was after Squire an this man is playin a American Spector NS 4

[@darthmeek]

Grady Patterson your right the was only 1 Chris Squire, an no one played like did

[@hirschellitzenbaum9466]

For purpose are those acrylic glass panels?

[@icyou4344]

Hirschel Litzenbaum Billy must have felt he needed the protection. There's still a lot of fall out about Chris Squire.

[@hirschellitzenbaum9466]

I saw there was a reply and thought "finally someone has answered my question", only to realize you were being funny. Thanks for the laugh, though......that was funny.

[@maimanwithaflightplan7460]

Hirschel Litzenbaum I'm a troll. You've just been trolled.

[@RichardMNixon-zh6uz]

While I do believe Davidson does diminish the sound of Yes, understand it's impossible to fill Anderson's shoes. I'd like to see some of you critics on Davidson try to up his take on Anderson's material. Chances are, he'd put your ass in the dust.

[@XanAxDdu]

nice and good but not how i ever would it happen

[@donrogers7093]

krikey mate

[@martinmoller5591]

Who playes the bass?

[@debbiehanson4834]

Billy Sherwood.

[@dakesh]

Not so keen on the ever present tambourine

[@rockdinosaur666]

Trevor looks as if he's lost something on the stage. Seems totally at sea.

[@nasticanasta]

always loved this tune...but trevor could at least try to act like he's enjoying himself

[@zenonyaremko8316]

What can I say……speechless and jaw dropping….👎👎👎👎👎…This is YES???? Or a tribute band….they should booed off stage…and I’ve been a YESHEAD for OVER 45 years….pitiful 😢

[@robburfy1888]

Trevor Horn does a perfect impression of an airship full of cats crashnig into a bagpipe factory.

[@raw5742]

It would complete and enhance the Yes legacy if Jon could sing drama.

[@GBW48]

If you had to pick the worst ever members of Yes, the positions of vocals (including Jon Muppet Davidson) and keyboards have just been filled. This line up should not be called Yes - no original member. A shambles!

[@stephenhowe244]

TOO Buggles too many on this stage, IMO...but credit where it's due, at least trevor hasn't put on so much WEIGHT, but his unfortunate tenure with Yes is best forgotten. It's shame, because if JonA had sung on this album it could have been a post-1979 classic. It had some great songs on it. Billy is doing his best, I agree. Does he own a Ric, though? Chris cannot be replaced, but he made some whacky decisions to "replace" JonA...including that Canadian guy with the sequined vests...

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Stephen Howe "Unfortunate tenure" - - are you serious? "Drama" was one of the band's greatest albums, in large part due to the participation of Horn and Downes from the Buggles, and it proved Yes could carry on successfully without Jon Anderson. The only thing unfortunate was that back in 1980 too many close-minded crybabies refused to open their minds and ears to the possibilities that a new lineup offered in terms of keeping the band relevant in a new decade. Admittedly, Anderson will always be the quintessential voice of Yes, and he was a visionary who helped guide the band artistically, but the late Chris Squire was the true anchor, heart and soul at the core of all Yes music.

[@zenonyaremko8316]

Poor singing. Trevor should give it up

[@johnsatella1286]

sounds horrible!

[@jeromeariganello9874]

Garbage. The OG album was great and that's coming from a hardcore Yes/Jon Anderson fan. But this?? Pure rubbish and sad

[@leepasbrig130]

You would think Steve Howe and company would realize what a complete and utter ridiculous joke Jon Davison is. I cannot even watch him ape around on stage. Yes is only Yes with Jon Anderson's soaring angelic voice. That is a fact and Steve Howe knows it. He is just trying to take the money and run and could care less about the legacy or quality of the band. Complete joke with Davison in the lineup.

[@leepasbrig130]

I do love Trevor Horn and the lineup from the 80's. Davison diminishes the legacy and makes them seem like a karaoke machine band....

[@lionelalias4561]

Trash Jon Davison!

[@tonyburton419]

This is purely a YES tribute/imitation band.....what a shambles.....this band should stop and soon....it is becoming very embarrassing.....-this line up is just pure tiresome.......stop and stop soon Howe and White. God how I hope Anderson's health holds up and the ARW project blasts away this lightweight line up......Now Wakeman and Rabin together - is that not a prospect worth looking forward to ?

[@ankihansen2489]

Shut the fuck up and listen to Drama, it's an amazing album

[@tonyburton419]

I have - I saw Yes 1980 with Horn....unlike you I do not use personal abuse. Drama instrumentally was a good album...you are a child in comparison to how often, when and where, as to the amount of times I have seen Yes....and like Rick Wakeman states very clearly.....You cannot have Yes without Anderson...and now without Squire...... it is unforgivable...They now rely on a once Yes tribute band singer for song writing...something Anderson did with brilliance - hence all those past great albums....but this is a sheer imitation as to what was once very great.....but tell you what...you are among the very few female Yes fans who are overwhelmingly male....so good on you for that Anki......

[@danielcimino2318]

this is terrible..

[@eltorocal]

"...radio killed... WHAT?"

[@timcoakley5498]

What a pile of rubbish