British prog rock legends Yes are back on tour, and yes, they're as sharp as ever, having just put the finishing touches on their 21st studio LP Heaven and Earth
Date/Time: Sep 5 2017, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Event calendarCost: $45.00
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YES IN CONCERT:
British prog rock legends Yes are back on tour, and yes, they're as sharp as ever, having just put the finishing touches on their 21st studio LP Heaven and Earth. In conjunction with the album's 2014 release, the band hits the road for The Heaven and Earth Tour, where they'll treat fans to cuts from the new record, end-to-end performances of seminal LPs Fragile (1971) and Close to the Edge (1972), and an encore of their greatest hits. Sound like all a fan could ever ask for? The answer is Yes.
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FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
Formed in London in 1968, Yes released their self-titled debut LP in 1969 to significant critical acclaim, despite the record's lack of chart success. By the early '70s, the band had pioneered the complex arrangements, extended structures, and virtuosic soloing that would become the hallmark of progressive rock, resulting in a string of epochal albums like 1971's Fragile and 1973's Tales from the Topographic, both widely regarded as classics of the genre. Despite the waning popularity of the progressive rock movement towards the end of the decade, the band enjoyed renewed success after a lineup change in the early '80s, scoring their first No. 1 smash hit with 1983’s "Owner of a Lonely Heart." Over more than 20 albums, the band has stayed true to their prog roots, continuing to display unparalleled musicianship and stamina with frequent outings on the road, including 2014's much-anticipated Heaven and Earth Tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Yes was at the top of their game. I got goosebumps listening to them play my two favorite albums. The audience gave them a standing ovation after every song. It was just amazing."
"I have seen every incarnation of Yes since 1977 perform live. I can say this show was a delightful selection of their repertoire. The performance and musicianship was stunning as always."
"Exceptional show - all the classics played as if it was yesterday."
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