YesServices Newsletter - April 28, 2005

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SYN: "CATHEDRAL OF LOVE" WORLD PREMIERE
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In a stunning surprise for unsuspecting listeners, Don Cassidy of Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio -- by special arrangement with The Syn -- broadcast the World Premiere of the complete, 9-minute, full-length-version of the new Syn song, "Cathedral of Love", on Thursday evening, April 28th, during the weekly South Side of the Sky Show.

http://www.deliciousagony.com

The song is highly significant, because it is the first collaborative work of Chris Squire and Stephen Nardelli since 1967... and the results are wonderful! If "Cathedral of Love" is their first effort in this reunion, the future looks very bright indeed!

Nardelli had already written the song before Squire rejoined the Syn last November. But of course, Chris brings with him the legendary "cheese-grater effect" -- (with which all YES fans are familiar). When the individual talents of Nardelli, Squire, Johnson and the two Stacey brothers are combined, the results are more than any one individual could have produced alone -- and the fans have been thrilled with the results! We are now tracking the first fan responses to the new Syn material. Below are a few excerpts from the fan comments:

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Man, CoL is Cool! Great lyrics! ...

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The Syn's new song, "Cathedral of Love" is fantastic! I had an idea formed in my head about how it would sound this whole time, but I was very surprised and elated by what The Syn has produced. Let's put it this way, at 9 minutes in length, it's too short! "Cathedral of Love" left me wanting more....

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Vocal is sort of Cream meets John Mayall and the Blues Breakers....

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I'm impressed! That had my full attention! ....

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"Cathedral of Love" is not like anything I have ever heard, so there is no comparing it to another band, or sound. It's genuinely unique. Modern, yet reminiscent of music past. Proggy, but not familiar, a new sound. I almost want to say that it's very "adult" -- seasoned, if you will....

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I just listened to a true masterwork. "Cathedral of Love" is amazing on every level! ....

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It definitely has the feel of "it was meant to be". The sound is so comfortable, mature and elegant....

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The music itself is quite beautiful. Melancholy and forlorn at the beginning, rising to a middle section that really cooks. Chris' bass lines swirl, not showy, but very full and smartly chosen bass runs. Paul Stacey is an amazing guitar player! He has a great sound, and is very very talented. His brother Jeremy is a tight, awesome drummer, and Gerard Johnson's keyboards are very tasty. Nothing extravagant or showy, just perfectly placed flourishes here and there. Which is exactly what this song requires....

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It is refreshingly wonderful. Can't wait to see the band this summer!...

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These guys have got ALL of the good prog elements in place, and they surely do know what to do with them! ....that dream at the end of the song.... I think I'll just float here for a while....

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"Cathedral of Love" is quite simply beautiful, majestic and grand beyond words. Mr. Nardelli is bloody brilliant. I am so impressed. His voice is so gentle, forward, deliberate and full of grace and humility. Amazingly, in equal parts all. It's chilling, really. Not haunting, but spine tingling in its ability to resonate and connect. His writing is clear, deliberate and possesses a passion that is by turns both moving and meditative. I am not at all surprised, but nonetheless very, very impressed. Wow! What a talent! ....

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Syntelligence! ....

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Oh man, I love it. I can't believe I got here just in time to hear it! ...

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Chris has a deep love for classical music. A love for classical thought. A love for classical literature, and bloody hell: Chris Squire IS a classic. I am heartened to know that this music, so sublime, that which has captured us, isn't an accident. The origin is pure. Squire has heart. Passion. Chris Squire is bigger than his legend. And that's saying something....

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This is awesome! I have chills! ...

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Steve Nardelli has the heart of Jon, a tangent to the spiritual side, a tether to the world. And he's a poet.... And The Never Ending Story goes on and on and on....

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There is a real maturity in this music... you know, these guys have all been around the block. The days of showboating for no real reason have passed, and it's time to pay tribute to what really matters... beauty, friendship, loyalty, compassion, the healing that we find in relationships, the openness of expression with nothing held back... it's all there in this song. No fear. ...

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This is something very special. VERY! ....

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"Wow! This is absolute PROG! Listen to that bass-line, what about that Beatley guitar-line? Sitars are in effect. What's Paul Stacey using on his guitar? A great effect! ...

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YES! I got here just in time. I love it! I can't believe I have to wait to get it! ....

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Put Steve Nardelli on vocals and you've got the master line-up: Squire, Downes, White, Howe, Nardelli - Wow! This tour is going to be amazing! ...

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"Cathedral of Love" is winning the hearts of the fans wherever it is heard! You'll be able to hear this track live during the summer tour -- and yes, we're STILL waiting for the tour dates.

"Cathedral of Love" will be on the new Syn CD, "Syndestructible," tentatively scheduled for release on the Umbrello Records label before the summer tour begins in July.

In the meantime, the historic archival Syn material can still be purchased, although the inventory is getting very low. It won't be long now before the YesServices Special Edition of "Original Syn" will be sold out and out-of-print forever! Last call!

To purchase the YesServices Edition of "Original Syn":
http://www.yesservices.com/ecommerc...facturers_id=10

For the latest Syn news:
http://www.synmusic.net/index2.html

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APRIL 30: ALAN WHITE: CONCERT FOR MUSIC AID
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On Saturday, April 30th, Alan White will be performing in an all-star jam at The Concert for Music Aid to benefit Music Aid Northwest. The mission of Music Aid Northwest is to provide funds for people in need by bringing business and community organizations together with the talent and resources of the Northwest music industry. Through its charitable efforts, Music Aid Northwest enhances and promotes music awareness and performance throughout the region.

Performers in the Concert for Music Aid will include Stolen Ogre, The Geoffrey Castle Band, Shelley and the Curves, The Randy Oxford Band, and the all-star jam with special guests (including Alan White).

General admission tickets are $10, and will be available at the door. All concert proceeds will benefit Music Aid Northwest. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. You must be 21 years of age or older to enter.

The Premier Club
1700 1st Avenue South
Seattle, Washington

http://www.musicaidnorthwest.com/

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MAY 1: RICK WAKEMAN IN COSTA RICA
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On Sunday, May 1st, Rick will appear in San Jose, Costa Rica, at the Teatro Popular Melico Salazar.

http://www.teatromelicosalazar.go.cr/

For regular updates on Rick's special performances, please visit the tour page of his website:

http://www.rwcc.com/live.asp

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MAY 1: YESBREW MEETING
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Mike McKinney is inviting all YES fans in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to join the YesBrew crowd for a wonderful afternoon of family fun together!

On Sunday, May 1st, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the YesBrew Fan Club will be meeting at:

The Sly Fox Brewhouse and Eatery
519 Kimberton Road
Pikeland Village Square
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
Phone: 610-4540
URL: http://www.slyfoxbeer.com/home.asp

There are directions and a map on the website. The last time the YesBrew group met together, they had a wonderful crowd of progressive music fans from the greater Philadelphia area. If you love progressive rock, or YES, or both, you'll find this group very cozy, homey, and welcoming. Bring your tradable discs! Everyone is welcome! No reservation required. Just be there!

For more information, please contact Mike McKinney by email:

Normnomo@aol.com

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MAY 1: ALAN WHITE AT 13 COINS RESTAURANT
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On Sunday, May 1st, Alan White will be cooking on the line at the 13 Coins Restaurant in Seattle, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. As most fans know, Alan is quite the skilled gourmand, and is as talented in front of the stove as he is behind the drum kit! Please check the news page at Alan's official website for more information as it becomes available. Reservations may be made through the restaurant.

http://alanwhite.net/news.html

13 Coins Restaurant
125 Boren Avenue North
Seattle, Washington
Phone: (206) 682-2513
URL: http://13coins.com/

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MAY 5: REMINDER: ALAN WHITE IN SEATTLE
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This is just a reminder that on May 5th, at 6 p.m. until midnight, Pacific Time, Alan White will be participating as a judge in the annual fundraiser event, "Lawyerpalooza 3" -- a battle of the bands that benefits elementary school music programs in the Seattle area. Tickets go on sale April 10th, and are $20 in advance; $30 at the door.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1527

The Premier Club
1700 First Avenue South
Seattle, Washington
(one block south of Safeco Field home plate entrance)
URL: http://www.lawyerpalooza.com/

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MAY 8: SYN ON TECHNICOLOR WEB OF SOUND
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On Sunday, May 8, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, show host Paul Moews will interview Chris Squire and Stephen Nardelli of The Syn on the Technicolor Web of Sound Radio Network.

TWC has a '60s psychedelic focus, with a delightfully retro and eclectic playlist. Although we can never predict what Chris and Stephen may say at any moment, we can tell you that Paul will have "Grounded 2004" in his playlist, and will offer the premiere of the 5-1/2 minute radio-friendly-version of "Cathedral of Love" during the program. This should be a very exciting show! Don't miss it!

http://www.techwebsound.com/

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MAY 20: REMINDER: STEVE HOWE IN NEW YORK
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This is just a reminder that Steve Howe will be performing in the Patchogue Theatre in Long Island, New York, on May 20th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The show is a co-production of 20th Century Guitar Magazine and the Friends of the Patchogue Theatre. Tickets to the general public went on sale April 15th. A fan pre-sale began on April 8th. Information:

http://stevehowe.com/sh_news.html#CAGS

Patchogue Theatre
71 East Main Street
Patchogue, New York (Long Island)
11772-0767
Phone: 631-207-1313
Email: Info@patchoguetheatre.com
URL: http://www.patchoguetheater.com/index.htm

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MAY 23: STEVE HOWE'S REMEDY DVD RELEASE
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Classic Pictures has scheduled the U.K. and European release date of "Steve Howe's Remedy DVD" for May 23, 2005.

The live tracks include:

Small Acts of Human Kindness
Where I Belong
Sensitive Chaos
Pennants
Country Viper
Excerpt from Close to the Edge
Diary of a Man Who Vanished
So Bad
Across The Cobblestone
America/Southern Solo
The Nature of the Sea
Lost Symphony
While Rome's Burning
Raga/My White Bicycle
Wurm

The acoustic tracks include:

Excerpt from The Ancient
To Be Over
Js Theme
Second Initial
Mood for a Day
Clap
Intersection Blues

The DVD is region-free and will play on all DVD players. For complete information, and to purchase the DVD, please visit Classic Pictures UK:

http://www.classicpictures.co.uk/pr...&ALBUM_TYPE=DVD

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JUNE 4: STEVE HOWE AT KIRKMICHAEL
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL: SCOTLAND
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On Saturday, June 4, Steve Howe will be performing at the Kirkmichael International Guitar Festival, in Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, Scotland. The dates of the festival are Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5, 2005.

This fantastic festival attracts thousands of music lovers every year, who come together in a place of great beauty, to appreciate some fantastic music that caters to all musical states. Demand for tickets is always very high, so don't delay that ticket purchase!

This year's festival will feature performances by Martin Carthy, Juan Martin, Martin Taylor, Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes, Alex di Grassi, Tommy Emmanuel, Clive Carroll, Xuefei Yang, Martin Simpson, Eric Roche, John Goldie, Eduardo Niebla, and STEVE HOWE! ... plus many more.

Tickets are available from the Box Office, Gaiety Theatre, Ayr.

Ticket office: 01292 611222 (Mon-Sat 9-5)

Visit the Kirkmichael International Guitar Festival website for complete information:

http://www.kirkmichael.org

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JUNE 11-12: JON ANDERSON IN SANTA ROSA
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Scott McKeown, Executive Director of the Association for the Creative Endeavor, and Mandy Tilles, Exhibition Manager, are pleased to announce that Jon Anderson will be performing with many other legendary artists at the 27th Harmony Festival, to be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, in Santa Rosa, California on June 11-12, 2005.

Performers slated to appear include The Nu Stars, Kitaro, Family Stone Experience, Majek Fashek, and many others. The festival includes music performances, speakers, exhibitions, and vending booths.

For more information, please visit the website:

http://www.harmonyfestival.com/

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JUNE 18: STEVE HOWE MASTERCLASS
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Our much beloved Pam Bay, founder of the Steve Howe Appreciation Society, has announced a very special SHAS event with Steve Howe. Pam writes:

Steve Howe will be performing a masterclass for SHAS on Saturday , 18 June, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England at 8 p.m.

Don't miss this opportunity of seeing Steve Howe in this intimate venue:

The Fitzwilliam Centre
Windsor End
Beaconsfield Old Town
Buckinghamshire

Tickets are 15.00, 25.00, or $30, and are available *only* from SHAS.

Please contact SHAS at Pshasb@aol.com for information on purchasing tickets.

The Fitzwilliam Centre is in Beaconsfield Old Town situated on the A40 between London and Oxford. Two minutes from the M40 (Junction 2) within easy reach of the M25 (Junction 16) and M4. Birmingham 1.5hrs on M40. Easy access to Heathrow Airport. A frequent train service from London (Marylebone) to Beaconsfield (station 10 min walk).

Tickets are limited. All enquiries must be to SHAS.

See you there, treading our common ground together..

Pam (SHAS)
Email: Pshasb@aol.com

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JUNE 18: WAKEMAN AT U.K. CHARITY EVENT
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Wayne Smith, from Rick Wakeman's Communications Centre, has announced that Rick will be participating in the Gemstone Hope Appeal fundraising dinner at The Midland Hotel in Manchester, U.K., on Saturday, June 18, 2005.

http://www.rwcc.com

The Gemstone Hope Appeal is a fundraising organisation which raises money for many different charities. Last year they raised over 8,000 for kidney research and Sir Cliff Richards Charitable Trust. This year, Gemstone is joining forces with Coronation Street and will raise money for The Caron Keating Foundation and The Alzheimer's Society.

This charity dinner is a black-tie affair, which includes welcome drinks and a five-course meal. The evening will also feature a raffle, and entertainment from Paul Wilson, Toyah Wilcox, Rick Wakeman, and The Strangers. Some cast members from Coronation Street will be in attendance.

Tickets are 150, 100, and 75 each.

Wayne writes: "There is also the opportunity to win two tickets to the ball, and two VIP passes. All you have to do is telephone (+44) (0)906 5500730 and answer this Question:

"There have been 45 years of Coronation Street. In what year did Coronation Street start?
A.1974 B.1960 or C.1965

"The telephone calls -- which are a part of the charitable fundraiser -- cost 1 per min, mobile rates may vary, and 77p of each goes to the two charities. Closing date is 23rd May 2005."

If you would like any more info please contact Joy at

(+44) (0)1724 782812 or 07970 856852

or by email: joy.passman@btinternet.com

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JUNE 20 & SEPTEMBER 6: JON ANDERSON DVD RELEASE DATE
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Classic Pictures has designated June 20, 2005 as the U.K. and European release date -- and September 6, 2005 as the U.S. release date -- for Jon Anderson's "Work in Progress-Tour of the Universe" DVD.

The DVD album is a celebration of the musical career of Jon Anderson and will feature previously unreleased versions of his solo and YES material. Jon is currently working closely with the Classic Pictures on the creative visual concept for the release and this DVD promises to be a true delight for all fans. The DVD is region-free and will play on all DVD players. For more information, and to purchase the product, please visit Classic Pictures UK:

http://www.classicpictures.co.uk/pr...&ALBUM_TYPE=DVD

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WAKEMAN: LINCOLN CATHEDRAL DOUBLE CD
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Rick's latest CD, "Rick Wakeman at Lincoln Cathedral" is available for purchase at Amazon, and from numerous CD dealers on the internet.

In the U.S.:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...=glance&s=music

In the U.K.:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...2472626-2019826

NOTES: This is a 2 CD set. CD2 is an enhanced CD. It has 7 audio tracks. Tracks 1 to 5 are in Binaural - Headphone Surround Sound Stereo. Track 6 is a binaural track to warn that white noise will commence on track 7 unless you have a DTS decoder. Track 7 on CD 2 is DTS Surround Sound encoded and will play as white noise hiss on a normal CD player. A DTS decoder/surround sound amplifier will decode the white noise into 5.1 surround sound. CD 2 also has an MPG video of the track Soul Mortality

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