Yes / Scotland, UK 12.06.1973 Remastered

This is the ultimate symphonic live performance, featuring complete performances of two of their greatest albums, “Close to the Edge” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans.” An upgraded master recording that lets you experience the live performance is now available. This release features an audience recording of the “Glasgow performance on December 6, 1973.” The period during which “Tales from Topographic Oceans” was performed in its entirety during that tour was short, and recordings of it are extremely limited. ULTIMATE BOSTON 1974 reigns as the definitive version, and “RAINBOW THEATRE 1973 4TH NIGHT: UNCIRCULATED MASTER” has also recently garnered attention. First, let’s take a look at the overall picture of their activities at the time and confirm the relationship between each of these releases. 1973 (July-September: Production of “Tales from Topographic Oceans”) November 16th – December 10th: UK (25 shows) ←★HERE★ 1974 February 7th-28th: ​​North America #2a (21 shows) ←※BOSTON 1974 etc. =”The Way We Were” dropped from the setlist= March 1st-25th: North America #2b (22 shows) ←※L.A. FORUM 1974 etc. April 11th-23rd: Europe (10 shows) ←※PARIS 1974 etc. (May: Rick Wakeman leaves) Upgraded master with dramatically improved high-frequency clarity. This is YES from the “Tales from Topographic Oceans” era. They are historically famous for performing the entire double album masterpiece, but this was only for the “UK” leg and “North America #2a”, not the entire tour, and “The Way We Were” was dropped from the setlist partway through. This Glasgow performance is the 21st show of the “UK” leg, in which all songs were performed. It also comes 13 shows after the one recorded for “RAINBOW THEATRE 1973 4TH NIGHT”. This show is known for having a great recording, and this release is an upgraded master of that recording. It was digitized from a recently unearthed low-generation cassette and released after meticulous remastering. In fact, the sound is very clear and vivid. It doesn’t have the same directness as the highly acclaimed “RAINBOW THEATRE 1973 4TH NIGHT”, and it remains within the realm of vintage sound, but there is no doubt that it surpasses the best recording of that day. Above all, the treble is much clearer than the previous master. There is still some hiss noise, but the sharp performance sounds cut through it, and even the smallest details reach your ears clearly. The complex ensemble comes through in detail, and the soaring melodies and symphonic downpour are wonderful. This ultimate epic concert features a complete performance of “Close to the Edge” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans.” The sound evokes a symphonic live performance that will go down in rock history. Let’s break down the setlist for this complete performance of “Close to the Edge” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans.” Close to the Edge (3 tracks) – DISC 1: Siberian Kathulhu / Comrade / Close to the Edge Tales from Topographic Oceans (4 tracks) – DISC 1: Divine Revelation – DISC 2: Remembrance / Ancient Civilization / Ritual Other (1 track) – DISC 2: Roundabout There are other live performances of complete double albums, such as “The Wall” and “The Dazzling Light of Broadway.” However, in YES’ case, they perform not only “Tales from Topographic Oceans” but also “Close to the Edge” in its entirety. It truly embodied the pinnacle of epic live performances. This concert represents the pinnacle of progressive rock, which broke through the limits of rock one after another. This album is a cultural heritage album that allows you to experience that historical stage firsthand. Following in the footsteps of “ULTIMATE BOSTON 1974” and “RAINBOW THEATRE 1973 4TH NIGHT,” this is another symphonic rock utopia. This is an audience recording of the Glasgow concert on December 6, 1973, where they performed all the songs from “Close to the Edge” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans” in their entirety. Upgraded with a newly discovered low-generation cassette, the high frequencies are dramatically clearer. This is a cultural heritage album that allows you to experience the ultimate symphonic live performance firsthand. Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland 6th December 1973 Disc:1 (67:28) 1. Firebird Suite 2. Siberian Khatru 3. And You And I 4. Close To The Edge 5. The Revealing Science Of God Disc:2 (75:17) 1. The Remembering 2. The Ancient 3. The Ritual 4. Roundabout Jon Anderson – vocals Steve Howe – guitar Rick Wakeman – keyboards Chris Squire – bass Alan White – drums