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In the Present – Live from Lyon

Yes · 2011

129 min · 15 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

A vibrant live showcase blending complex arrangements with passionate performances, capturing the essence of progressive rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'In the Present – Live from Lyon' marks Yes's continued evolution as a band after their 2009 album 'Fly from Here'. This live album features classic tracks performed by a lineup that includes singer Benoît David, showcasing their resilience in the progressive rock landscape during a time of shifting musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Siberian Khatru 10:39
  • 2 I've Seen All Good People 7:17
  • 3 Tempus Fugit 6:05
  • 4 Onward 4:38
  • 5 Astral Traveller 8:49
  • 6 Yours Is No Disgrace 13:23
  • 7 And You and I 11:27
  • 8 Corkscrew (acoustic solo) 3:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Owner of a Lonely Heart 6:05
  • 2 South Side of the Sky 10:44
  • 3 Machine Messiah 11:41
  • 4 Heart of the Sunrise 11:43
  • 5 Roundabout 9:35
  • 6 Starship Trooper 13:08

Disc 3

  • 1 Yes Live Documentary

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