Fly from Here
Yes · 2011
54 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A symphonic journey blending intricate melodies with lush instrumentation, creating a soaring soundscape of progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fly From Here, Part I: We Can Fly Start here — This track opens the album with an uplifting melody and showcases the band's signature harmonies, setting a tone of optimism that resonates throughout the project.
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Fly From Here, Part II: Sad Night at the Airfield — With its poignant lyrics and emotive instrumentation, this part captures a reflective mood that contrasts sharply with the preceding track, illustrating the album's narrative depth.
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Into the Storm — As one of the longer pieces on the album, this track exemplifies Yes's ability to blend complex arrangements with lyrical storytelling, culminating in a powerful climax.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and strong production but may not resonate as deeply over time.
What we noticed
- The album features a multi-part suite structure, with the first five tracks forming a cohesive narrative arc that flows seamlessly from one to the next.
- Each of the 'Fly From Here' parts introduces distinct musical themes and motifs, allowing for both variation and continuity throughout the suite.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, particularly in the transitions between the quieter and more bombastic sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- reflective moments of introspection
- evocative storytelling through melodies
- sweeping melodies for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, short songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a significant return to form with ambitious multi-part structure.
- Themes
- uplifting melodies· reflective airfields· soaring soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Fly from Here' marked Yes's first album with producer Trevor Horn since their classic era, following a period of lineup changes and relative inactivity. This was also the band's first studio album featuring vocalist Benoît David, who joined after the departure of Jon Anderson, representing a significant moment in their evolving legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Tracklist
- 1 Fly From Here: Overture 1:53
- 2 Fly From Here, Part I: We Can Fly Start here 6:00
- 3 Fly From Here, Part II: Sad Night at the Airfield 6:41
- 4 Fly From Here, Part III: Madman at the Screens 5:16
- 5 Fly From Here, Part IV: Bumpy Ride 2:15
- 6 Fly From Here, Part V: We Can Fly (reprise) 1:44
- 7 The Man You Always Wanted Me to Be 5:07
- 8 Life on a Film Set 5:01
- 9 Hour of Need 3:07
- 10 Solitaire 3:30
- 11 Into the Storm 6:54
- 12 Hour of Need (full length version) 6:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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