Reviewed! Yes - Symphonic Live
Yes
Symphonic Live
Eagle
Building off the concept from their 2001 release Magnification, Yes’ Symphonic Live DVD release is exactly as it sounds – Yes backed by
an orchestra, the European Festival Orchestra Conducted by Wilhelm Keitel to be
exact. For the most part things are fairly pedestrian here on Symphonic Live, but the trio of Jon
Anderson, Steve Howe and Chris Squire are able to shine throughout (until that
is, Anderson attempts to hit the highest of notes, and then things get messy).
While Symphonic Live consists of a
good amount of recognizable material ("Starship Trooper," "And
You and I," "Long Distance Runaround," and
"Roundabout"), its newer cuts (“Don’t Go,” “In the Presence Of”) come
off as mere filler in the grand scheme of things if you aren’t a serious Yes
fan, but “Owner of a Lonely Heart” should appease the masses and casual
listeners who happen across Symphonic
Live.
The bonus content is underwhelming as there is only two
things of note offered, a video for “Don’t Go” and a “Dreamtime” documentary,
which is actually a behind the scenes look at the creation of the show and the
influence of Magnification on the older material
Symphonic Live
is good, not spectacular, but is still interesting and intriguing enough to
warrant watching it.
Grade: C+
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