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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like dynamic progression intricate musicianship appreciation vibrant live performance energy
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, symphonic rock
Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center is an album by Yes, released in 2015. A vibrant live recording that captures the intricate musicianship and ethereal soundscapes that define Yes's legacy. This album stands out as a testament to Yes's lasting impact on progressive rock, capturing performances of beloved tracks that span their career. The invigorating renditions of their classics resonated with fans and reinforced the band's status, demonstrating their ability to connect across generations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center sound like?
A vibrant live recording that captures the intricate musicianship and ethereal soundscapes that define Yes's legacy. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center by Yes notable?
This album stands out as a testament to Yes's lasting impact on progressive rock, capturing performances of beloved tracks that span their career. The invigorating renditions of their classics resonated with fans and reinforced the band's status, demonstrating their ability to connect across generations. 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.
Who is Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center for?
Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center works well if you're into wave-like dynamic progression, intricate musicianship appreciation and vibrant live performance energy.
How many songs are on Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center?
Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center has 24 tracks, running approximately 168 minutes.
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 11:49
Release Date
January 1, 2015
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
168 min 7 sec
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