By: Staff
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Progressive rock giants Yes are one of the the most influential bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, and they are making a comeback. They are set to release a new album, entitled Fly from Here
Fly From Here is the decade-in-waiting follow-up to Yes’ 2001 album Magnification, and a return to 1983’s 90125 producer Trevor Horn. This incarnation of Yes includes singer Benoit David, guitarist/vocalist Steve Howe, bassist/vocalist and founder Chris Squire, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Alan White. This will be Benoit David’s first studio recording with the band.
Steve Howe gives some insight into what the album will sounds like: “At last we have some shape and dynamics within these tracks that are truer to the original idea of what a Yes recording is about.”
Squire continued, “The new album represents the best of Yes from the ‘70s and the ‘80’s with a current twist.”
With Fly From Here, we see Yes get back to what they do best: epic proportions. The first single, which will be digitally released on June 13th, is “We Can Fly,” and it came from a musical idea from a while ago, but it has taken on a life of its own. Over the course of writing this record, it has transformed into a giant, six-part epic of a piece of music. It, and the rest of the album, feature the virtuosic performances that Yes has become known for over their long and storied careers.
Fly From Here Tracklist
Overture
Pt I – We Can Fly
Pt II – Sad Night At The Airfield
Pt III – Madman At The Screens
Pt IV – Bumpy Ride
Pt V – We Can Fly
The Man You Always Wanted Me To Be
Life On A Film Set
Hour Of Need
Solitaire
Into The Storm
This summer and fall, Yes will be touring heavily in support of Fly From Here, hitting North America in July and August and moving on to Europe in the fall. The North American tour will feature classic rockers Styx in a supporting role, with the opener for the European tour still to be determined. Currently confirmed dates below:
July
4 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
5 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
7 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC Performing Arts Center
8 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
9 – Gilford, NH – Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion
11 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
12 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
14 – Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
15 – Orange Beach, AL – Amphitheater at the Wharf
16 – Nashville, TN – Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel
18 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
19 – Noblesville, IN – Verizon Wireless Music Center
20 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theater
22 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar Casino
23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheater
24 – Maryland Heights, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
26 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
28 – Eagle, ID – Eagle River Pavilion
29 – Redmond, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
30 – Goldendale, WA – Maryhill Winery
August
2 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
