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Great performers, great sound, great picture (blue ray). What more could you want.Steve, Chris, Rick,& Allen give an excellent show. Would love to see a '70s YES show even near this quality but I can't find one. Lucky to have this.
I'M SORRY BUT THIS IS JUST ANOTHER YES "LIGHT" (AS IN LIGHT BEER) SHOW. WHERE'S THE BASS, ITS ALL TOO COMPRESSED. I'VE SEEN YES 44 TIMES AND I KNOW WHEN THEY ARE PLAYING TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WHERE'S THE PUNCH. YOU NEED TO HEAR ALL THE INSTRUMENTS BUT NOT AT THE SAME LEVEL ALL MIXED INTO A MONOTONE YES. Yes: Live at Montreux 2003
(I've seen live, or heard, over 75 different live Yesshows over the years). But the band's actual playing has as much to do with it as well. All members are in great form and the performance and sound are flawless. Outstanding Concert, best of the DVD video series yet.It has nothing but the concert, but that is all you need. I'm sure some will say they notice speed changes, etc. 5th, Symphonic Live (Magnification Tour).But, the sound and performances here in Montreux are cleaner, and due to technology-they should be.
Rick and Steve are at their professional, emotional and technical peaks that night during that song.
The next best thing, live experience or recording, that is closest to this show is the 'Yessongs' recording from 1974.
At their popular and cultural height in the 70's, Yes members were all phenominal musicians.
It is the entire show from the tour.
Nearly every track is as good or better than it's studio predecessor or performed better than any version live on video derived over the last 15 to 20 years.
The 'Word is Live' Discs 2 and 3 from the live CD box are a close 3rd.
A close 4th, for performance, but not sound, is 'Starship Trooper" from 'Live in Philadelpgia 1979" (Yes, that single song performance alone comes in 4th all by itself).
This concert video shows age has not diminished their skills or technical musical prowess.
But the songs are played extremely well and with great charisma and artistry.
saw yes with dream theater a few years back. this is the first blu ray i bought, and i couldn't be happier. they blew me away. playing together 40+ years makes them very tight. jon's voice has really held up.just listen to roger daltrey.robert plant.and others. they can't come close to their early years.also looks like they still enjoy playing, and not just going thru the motions.A+.
I'm Yes fan since the 1970. All the five members are professional musicians and play the songs very well. This Blu-Ray has a high quality, both sound and picture. Highly Recommended.
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