Billy, you are the flame that has helped keep YES alive, and have been, for a very long time. Thanks for all the joy and YES adventures along the way, over these many years.
He’s really the only person in the band today that makes me want to go see them live today. No disrespect to the other members, but the band now just feels like “Steve Howe and Friends”.
I agree with you . I first heard them when Wonderous Stories was released as a single in Britain in 1977 & bought all the music they’d made before then & Tormato. I must confess I left them during the 80s and due to my crazy life & not being in touch with music for a while figured they must’ve fizzled out. One of the biggest and strangest and best surprises I ever had was on being laid up from an operation in 2010 - my daughter handed me a tablet computer to enlighten me about You Tube…I couldn’t believe all the great stuff they’d created post Big Generator ( the last thing of theirs I’d been aware of when released ) and The More We Live I believe stands alongside all the great short pieces of music that they’ve done. 😁👍🏴❤️from near Bournemouth in Britain
@@newforestpixie5297 Yes, it is that wondrous surprise when one gets to binge listen the twilight gifts of a great band, a great musical man. Nice story.
To: Billy. I have attended over 100 Yes concerts over the years. Just like you, I had to listen to albums a few times before i could grasp what was going on. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to Yes in many different ways, and mostly for fulfilling the wishes of Chris Squire by acting in his place. Best to you always.
IVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING BILLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS , NOT ONLY DOES HE HAVE TIME FOR YOU HES SO EASY GOING AND GENUINE BUT HES ALSO A HUGE YES FAN IN HIS OWN RIGHT
om. This is my favorite Billy Sherwood / Yes interview so far. He’s a very busy and complicated and next level producer and songwriter imo. Billy’s incredible. He really knows his craft.
I personally a little bit ago gave The Ladder and Magnification second chances. They are now two of my favorites. Open your Eyes I only like a couple of songs on.
There are a lot of mid-late career Yes albums that don't get a whole lot of attention unfortunately. I think among all Yes eras there is at least something tying the band back to it's roots but also pushing it forward.
He's such a genuine and open man. Thanks, Billy. I look forward to a new album in the future. However, I'm not optimistic about the ingenuity in new compositions from this band after Heaven & Earth. It created a bit of a sour taste. Regardless, I will always be a Yes fan and respect the musicians.
Love Conquers All and The More We Live are two of my favorite songs. I am surprised to learn that isn't Chris' playing, but I think its Chris' bass he played on both tracks.
@@donutcookiepie Even in the 80`s? What made me think that is it seems to be the same bass is used on Miracle of Life, but that easily could be Billy too I suppose. All of this takes place many decades ago.
Regarding 10:49, I don't understand how-if the material they were writing was not explicitly intended for Yes-how the exercise represented an explicit proactive step toward preserving the band.
I wish the current Yes lineup well. But I saw both Yes and ARW the same year and ARW (Yes sounding) was clearly superior in my ears. But music is subjective and your mileage may vary.
They both have their pros and cons. I hate what ARW does to the music but it sounds better. I love what Yesofficial does with the music but the quality of the music is sad..
8:10 here is the video recording of the event mentioned: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RY97eBV71Uc.html I traveled hours to that Talk gig in Rio, only to find out my buddy did not buy the tickets in advance. I got tho see him in 1997 and 1999 in Rio, though...
