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Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center

Yes · 2015

168 min · 24 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · symphonic rock

A vibrant live recording that captures the intricate musicianship and ethereal soundscapes that define Yes's legacy.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic progression
  • intricate musicianship appreciation
  • vibrant live performance energy
  • immersive two-part listening experience
  • cathartic peaks and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center' was released in 2015, Yes was celebrating over four decades of musical evolution. This live album features classic tracks performed by a lineup that included founding member Steve Howe, showcasing their enduring appeal as they navigated a changing music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· King Crimson· Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up, I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:11
  • 2 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher, the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse 10:58
  • 3 Siberian Khatru 9:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Roundabout 8:33
  • 2 Cans and Brahms 1:40
  • 3 We Have Heaven 1:31
  • 4 South Side of the Sky 9:35
  • 5 Five Per Cent for Nothing 0:42
  • 6 Long Distance Runaround 3:35
  • 7 The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) 3:14
  • 8 Mood for a Day 3:03
  • 9 Heart of the Sunrise 11:46

Disc 3

  • 1 Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up, I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man 19:04
  • 2 And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse 5:48
  • 3 And You and I: III. The Preacher, the Teacher 3:57
  • 4 And You and I: IV. Apocalypse / Siberian Khatru 11:04
  • 5 Roundabout / Cans and Brahms 10:06
  • 6 We Have Heaven 1:38
  • 7 South Side of the Sky 9:38
  • 8 Five Per Cent for Nothing 0:47
  • 9 Long Distance Runaround 3:36
  • 10 The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) 3:33
  • 11 Mood for a Day 3:23
  • 12 Heart of the Sunrise 11:49

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