NEW MUSIC From JON ANDERSON! "Shine On" REACTION & REVIEW 

To think that the band (Yes) I fell in love with would still be performing and releasing music almost 50 years later is mind blowing. I realize it's just Jon but Jon doing what he did with Yes.

One of my bf's who is a MAJOR Yesfan told me that, when he heard the opening harmonies for this sing, he wept. For my part, I got goosebumps. Why? Because those of us who love Yes REALLY love Yes, and had pretty much despaired of getting any new songs from Yes. And here it is: the first new Yes song in 20 years. You and I love the same harmonies for the same reasons- but what I love is how complex they are, how the chords change in ways you don't expect (everything with Yes is a surprise), and the vocals always catch the bulk of my attention, but every single person in Band Geeks is Yes-level excellent. You're right, too, that this sounds like 90125 but it also has something ineffable- something purely Jon Anderson. I'm so excited about this song, and this, the Once and Future Yes.

Never thought I'd hear this sort of stuff again, he couldn't have given his old fans a better gift.

The best new Yes music in a very long time! Saw them last week in Albany and they were amazing!!!

Can't get this out of my head! I feel like I'm in High School again! Thanks Jon! Thanks Justin!

It’s really good. The Band Geeks are fantastic….the layering of the vocals…the time changes…the vibe. Shine on!

YES, his voice is still insanely good.

I'm waiting impatiently to see them on tour in Boston July 25! Anderson is still a muse and fountain of masterful music. So pleased for this Band Geek collaboration.

Great reaction That's my buddy Rob on keys, I got to meet Jon last week and he's a sweetheart

Wow!!! Just goes to show who really was Yes. This was electrifying - can't wait to hear more!

Jon's musicianship is beyond words. You didn't mention the second keyboard player who adds music with other instruments too. Chris Clark is amazing, as he can play almost anything prog like ELP and Keith Emerson parts, then in a second later play music from Sergei Rachmaninoff. The new album "True" is available pre-order from Jon's website via a link there. I just saw them live, and it was amazing. Thanks for the review of his new music. The band geeks are really really good. They sound and seem to become a version of Yes-live. Be well JP.

Thanks Justin! Thought you would like it. Great song! Jon sounds awesome. 👍❤️🌅😎

I saw this in Phx 8/14, they are great live.

Love it. Catchy, rocking, pure classic Jon and the band kicks butt.

Pat Metheny poked fun at fans when they thought a new record sounded too familiar: “Gee, you guys sound like what you sound like.” Here, Jon sounds like who he sounds like. And as you mentioned, pretty impressive for his age.

I am very much looking forward to this album!

Saw Jon and his band on June 1 here in NJ. Was a great show and he played it there. His voice is the same as ever and they did 80% Yes music. "Close To The Edge" was spectacular. I highly recommend trying to catch him.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRACK , AND FROM THE PREVIEW OF THE ALBUM THAT IS OUT THERE , THERE IS PLENTY OF PROG TO SINK OUR TEETH INTO.... THE SPIRIT OF YES FOLLOWS THROUGH THIS WORK. THE BAND GEEKS ARE INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS, AND THIS ALBUM IS GOING T O BE EPIC !!!

You have inspired me to pick up a couple tickets for their Nashville show next month. Thank you.

Trevor Rabin and Jon Anderson have really turned it up since they toured together with Rick Wakeman. Rabin's Rio was just as fantastic.

Jon + the Band Geeks = Yes!

Thanks for taking a copyright chance with this Justin. I loved it. The Talk-era comparison is fair. And, other than the Talk artwork and the missing Squire bass, I loved that album. This single bodes well for the rest of the album.

Some great bass playing and feels similar to something around the TALK era. I really enjoyed it. His voice has improved from the near-death event and the raspy sound of "Survival and Other Stories (2011)/The Living Tree (2010)" which were some real vocal lows in Jon's career.

That's the strongest track I've heard from a Yes-ish artist or group in a long time. I think the Band Geeks having their own identity instead of just being a thrown-together backing band helped this come together. The way the poppy vocals alternate with the proggy instrumental bits probably helps this production. I love Richie Castellano's up-front bass bits.

You need to check out the album True. It was released today. I have been listening to it on repeat. The hype is true, it is a great Jon Anderson album. It is very Yes-like, but it is not a Yes clone either. I'm looking forward to watching your reaction to this album.

Great stuff! Jon is fantastic!

My mum dated Jon Anderson a few times back in the 60s. He was "short" apparently lol. This is pretty good btw

I liked it. It's amazing that he can do what he does at that age, for starters.

Yes!

Good Song. Jon sounds fantastic. The Band Geeks are a fun group of musicians. I'm looking forward to the album. There is even a 15 minute piece on it. So it isn't all poppy Jon. Also looking forward to seeing them in August!

Saw Jon do Amazing Grace a cappella. Insane.

Wish Jon and the Band Geeks would tour the UK. Band Geeks are very talented.

YES is one of my all time favorites. And this is the best thing I’ve heard associated with YES in a long time. Not thrilled with current YES or off shoot YES.

I just saw them in Albany last week! Great show!

As I said over on your Discord: Is the anticipation worth it? For me? . . . . … YES!!!

It is really good, but it sounds like UNION/TALK And the music does not sound lie THEM, it sounds like they are trying to write a 'Yes" song. That said these musicians are all stellar and have fantastic pedigrees. They play extremely well.

I was already looking forward to the album. This turns my anticipation up to 11 😎. It has echoes of some later Yes but is clearly its own thing. Less said about the artwork the better, but if the music is this good, who cares?

80's YES at its best. The main thing is that "The Band Geeks" are fully behind it.

sweet

This sounds great! I will always prefer the softer side of Jon Anderson, but I will buy and enjoy anything from him. I am really looking forward to hearing the whole record. As a fan of Blue Oyster Cult, I am very familiar with Richie Castellano. He is not an original member of B.O.C., but has been with the band for many years and several albums.

I have NO CLUE how Jon's voice can sound that good at 80. Perhaps he IS an Alien after all. This song though sounds like something off of 90125. I really hope that their album has less Pop and more Prog; music that sounds more like Perpetual Change, or South Side of the Sky, or And You And I, would be much better received, imo, though fans love Pop Rock, so I'm sure this will do very well, even though it's not Prog.

Me gustaria que reacviones al grupo Argentino Nexus-Metanoia (full album) rock sinfonico progresivo.saludos desde Argentipna

Musically, I loved it. Lyrically, um, let's just say, when Jon eschews the pot-fogged esoterica of his youth, and tries the straight forward approach, he's just a bit - no, a lot - too much on the nose. I like his lyrics better when I can't understand what he's saying. But I'll get this album for sure. I've been married with (5) kids for thirty-eight years; I have a keen acumen for ignoring human speech when it suits me...

I've just got back from Versaille, I was having tea with Louis XIV, and I thought I'd set my Tardis dates wrong. Listened to this 'new' number (haha), and thought I'd landed back in the middle of the 80's. Jeez, some people just don't know when to retire, and just how many songs can you sing about 'universal bloody love' without realising it's a pipe dream.... Re my comment, think it started well, but got a bit cynical towards the end there 🙂