Yes/FL, USA 2019

YES’s 50th anniversary performance in Japan has come to a close. The best live album of the onboard event held just before that is now available. This work includes “February 7, 2019 CRUISE TO THE EDGE”. This is a masterpiece audience recording. We have been reporting on the heavyweight YES’s 50th anniversary world tour since it started, and Japan was also the final stop. First of all, let’s check the position of the show from the panoramic view. ●February 3-9, 2018: CRUISE TO THE EDGE《50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2018》・March 13-25: UK (10 performances)・March 27-30: Europe (3 performances)・June 5th-July 28th: ​​North America (35 performances) ●February 4th-9th, 2019: CRUISE TO THE EDGE　←★Coco★ ・February 19th-24th: Japan (5 performances) This is 2018/2019 YES. The 50th anniversary tour took place over a full year, but the main event was in the spring and summer of 2018. After that, there was a break for a while, and in 2019 there were only “CRUISE TO THE EDGE” and performances in Japan. And, the feature of this 2019 edition is a complete reproduction of the famous album “Kirishi”. In 2018, even though it was a special set for the 50th anniversary, it was a regular style without any reproduction, but in preparation for Japan, they have resumed the reproduction of the album. “CRUISE TO THE EDGE” has two stages, “February 7th” and “February 8th”, and this work is a live album that completely includes the “February 7th” version, which was premiered this year. is. And the point is quality. “CRUISE TO THE EDGE” has been releasing top quality recordings from various bands every year, and is currently known as a brand of masterpieces. This work is also a masterpiece recording that does not differ from those expectations. The best thing about it is that it has a strong, direct feel and a sense of stability. Anyway, the detailed sound is thrust right in front of you. The bass is especially overwhelming. The bass has a vivid attack feel, and if the lines that connect it are clear, you can even see the waveform of the delicate vibe that creates the groove. Of course, it’s not just the bass that stands out; the midrange resonates well to the touch, and the treble extends beautifully. Strictly speaking, in terms of the transparency of the atmosphere, it is not as good as the super masterpieces “TOKYO 2019 1ST NIGHT” and “TOKYO 2019 2ND NIGHT” from the Japanese performance that will be released simultaneously this week, but if you think about it normally, it is more than enough to say “It sounds just like It is appropriate to call it “Board”. In fact, it’s a hot topic recording that enthusiasts all over the world are happily enjoying right now, and it’s definitely one of the best recordings in the world from the “50th anniversary tour” (on the other hand, how outstanding are the two Japanese releases? I’m sure enthusiasts around the world will be surprised to know.) What is depicted with such a sound is a show that can be said to be a prototype of the Japanese performance. The set is basically very similar to the three performances in the first half of Japan, only without “Yours Is No Disgrace” due to the event. However, in Japan, it was also a song featuring Tony Kaye, so it’s a little disappointing… Tony appears in “No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed”. In fact, this show was the first day it was performed for the first time in 49 years. Tony’s appearance elicits a huge applause, but it falls silent as soon as the intro begins. The audience is clearly confused and searching for the song title from memory. Unlike in Japan, where the audience was greeted with thunderous applause, the mood from start to finish was “I’ve heard this song before… but what is this song?” which was very realistic and interesting. “CRUISE TO THE EDGE” was a prelude to the wonderful Japan performance. It is a masterpiece recording befitting the famous production area, and maniacs around the world are delighted with the re-creation of “Kisai” and “No Opportunity Necessary.” Live At Pacifica Theater, Royal Caribbean Brilliance Of The Seas, En Route from Tampa, Florida to Key West, Florida, USA 7th February 2019 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1(75:22) 1. The Firebird Suite 2. Parallels 3. Sweet Dreams 4. Fly From Here Part 1: We Can Fly 5. Nine Voices (Longwalker) 6. Clap 7. Madrigal 8. Close To The Edge 9. And You And I 10. Siberian Khatru Disc 2(27:06) 1. Introduction of Tony Kaye 2. No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed 3. Roundabout 4. Starship Trooper Steve Howe – guitar, vocals Alan White – drums Geoff Downes – keyboards, vocals Jon Davison – vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion Billy Sherwood – bass, vocals Jay Schellen – drums Tony Kaye – keyboards (Special Guest)