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Yes Going for the One

14 oct 07

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Yes, it’s true that when talking about progressive, the first three that come to mind are Genesis, King Crimson, and Yes, although then you look around and out pop those geniuses Jethro Tull, VDGG, and Gentle Giant (the latter always in the shadow despite being one of those bands we’d be lucky to have today…). Then there are also EL&P. I don’t understand why when discussing progressive, Canterbury always comes up. And the Soft Machine as well... They are closer to jazz rock and the avant-garde than to progressive. And I’ll throw in Le Orme too.

Yes Going for the One

12 oct 07

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At 'Ppibrocce, I thought I was the only one on this site to consider "Tales..." a 5-star masterpiece. In my opinion, the best are the first and the third suites (the final movement is unforgettable, comparable to a Morricone soundtrack, even if it doesn't really fit). It's not that I dislike the others; on the contrary... And "Fragile" and "The Yes Album"? What a band, you can't just sum them up with the usual three words. And "Close to the Edge"? My goodness... And "90125"? Holy crap, what a band...

Stanley Kubrick Eyes Wide Shut

12 oct 07

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Yes 5

Yes Going for the One

12 oct 07

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For me, Tormato is great too. In my opinion, Yes have never made terrible albums, like for example Genesis did in 1986 or others; they have always maintained a decent level, even in the pop of the '80s/'90s. I believe that Yes represent the true virtuosos; nothing is ever done for its own sake. Take Dream Theater, they start with virtuosity, continue with virtuosity, and finish the piece in a virtuosic way; in the end, they’re all unlistenable mush.

Yes Going for the One

12 oct 07

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Tormato is another underrated album; it is also a very good work, like all the albums by Yes, after all.

Yes Going for the One

12 oct 07

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The review is so-so. Personally, I consider the album the last great masterpiece of Yes, all beautiful, but one standout above all, "Turn of the Century" (where can you find another song like that?), two steps above "Awaken": in the opinion of the writer, together with "The Gates of Delirium," the most beautiful suite of Yes, with a finale that takes you straight to God. And then you say nothing about Alan White, a fantastic drummer, with the only flaw of having stepped in to replace Bruford. Five stars with my eyes closed.

Michael Mann Heat - La Sfida

11 oct 07

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No, this movie 5 really deserves it.

The Brian May Band Live At The Brixton Academy

10 oct 07

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"after all Roger Taylor was a mediocre drummer," he didn't have Cozy Powell's technique (great technician, zero style and inventiveness), but he had a very recognizable style (you can recognize it instantly) and he was very creative, let's remember the outbursts on the roto-toms from the late '70s. For me, the great Cozy Powell isn't worth half of Roger Taylor, who, in addition to being able to play the drums, is a true musician. Period.

Brian May Back To The Light

5 oct 07

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I don't really like Dream Theater, not even that blabbermouth Portnoy. But I do like Supertramp, and they have a drummer of great class and elegance. You see, I prefer a snare like the one in "Breakfast in America" to Bruford's—if you know what I mean. Other than that, I see that our tastes align. Anyway, don't get your hopes up; I'm a hack on the drums too. If you asked me to do something jazzy, I wouldn't be able to, or rather, I would, but with the heaviness of a hard rock sound. Right now I'm listening to Area; who knows, maybe I'll get into Giulio Capiozzo's drumming—now that guy could jazz it up...RIP.

Brian May Back To The Light

5 oct 07

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Bruford is a machine, it sounds like a drum machine, it breaks the billionth of a second, but to me (if I really have to criticize) I've never liked the sound of its snare, a bit too metallic, sounds a bit like a tin can. I prefer snares like those of Barriemore Barlow (Jethro Tull), Roger Taylor (indeed), Guy Evans (VDGG), powerful, with a warm sound (typically '70s), taken without the rim. But do you play the drums too?