My brother hung with him and Chris in Oahu some years ago, said he was the most decent, kind and laid back guy anyone could ever want to know. My brother took them round island on The Bus and they loved it... ! Say no more!
I had the absolute blessing to spend an entire day with Jon and the lovely Jane backstage at an outdoor concert event in Milwaukee, WI. This man is so caring, open and so giving he can touch the heart of the darkest soul and bring it to the light.
God bless Jon Anderson. It just lifts your spirit listening to the guy. Go listen to his rendition of Awaken with Todmobile , it’s the greatest “live” performance on you tube in my estimation. Hope he carries on for years into the future, he’s created a niche of his own with his amazing voice and his captivating personality. How is it possible that Yes thought they could actually replace this genius??
No one else in the world like Jon! Such a loving human being, humble and gracious man and an inspiration in my life Got my front row tickets for March 29!
"Forget the meditation, just listen to Jon Anderson every morning" ....haha, very good advice. I learned so much about how to look at and live this life from listening to this man work through his spiritual journey through the songs he has given to us. I am truly a deeper, wiser and better person because of this man. So glad to see he is still on this planet and spreading the positive vibes!!!
You gotta love Jon. One of my musical heroes since I was maybe 11 years old. Consider what he accomplished in that time - he's had an amazing run. Brilliant.
The two best albums that Jon Anderson has done are The friends of Mr Cairo And In the city of Angels. Even when you consider all of the incredible albums that he recorded with Yes these two albums really stand out. I am glad that my favorite musician of all time is still out there recording music that is so special. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA
Jon Anderson Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven and Animation and Jon and Vangelis Short Stories, The Friends of Mr Cairo and Private Collection! Plus Kitaro Dream, Requiem For The Americas Songs For The Lost World!
Heard Roundabout in the 70's and have loved Jon ever since. If you haven't heard "Short Stories" by Jon and Vangelis, you really need to treat yourself. It is marvelous. He is a Musicians, Musician. Love you Jon!
Lord knows Jon Anderson could tour the oldies circuit until he croaks, but he's still out there paving new territory and following his artistic muse. Mad respect.
Saw Yes in 1970 first USA concert and yes JON is among the great class of 1970 musicians and artists MISTER MASTER TRULY WONDER...FULL....thank you JON...from Sunrise to the HEART...
Too true. I listen to Jon and Todmobile doing Awaken all the time, it must have been s happy accident that this turned out to be the greatest rendition of this song EVER!
Probably the nicest guy you would ever want to meet. His voice is exactly the same 50 years later. Puts all these young wanna bes to shame who lip sync and force their vocals. An amazing guy who thankfully found the hall of fame while hes still with us. Long Live Jon!
Yup. I met him backstage at the 90215 album at Nassau Coliseum. He was so nice and kind. What you see is who he is. His brother is a pastor. The family lives the love.
@@donutcookiepie I met the man. I found him to be sweet, patient and appreciative. Sorry if you disagree. I'm sure there are people who would claim the same about you and me.
what a weird juxtaposition, to express admiration for his niceness, and then in the next breath, with any apparent reason or prompt, slag off on an entire class of other people that have nothing to do with this subject ("Puts all these young wanna bes to shame"). Maybe you can take a lesson from Jon?
He's getting back to his 80s sound. And great everything be does, in Yes or solo is happy. I love how so much he is into the music. Shown with enthusiasm and even sings it, spreading the beauty. Really feeling it and always finding new creativity. Chick Corea!
Hehehehehehehe - “I’m making it up!” Wish I had tried cutting in on this international songwriting collaboration he mentions. It took me five years or so from when I consciously started exploring classic rock to when I grew up enough to appreciate Jon Anderson as a singer or composer. I definitely appreciate him today.
Jon is one of the best singers of all time with Yes and on his own, he has been with me in most of my adventures, I always have his music... Thank you Jon for the inspiration !!!!!!
If Billy Cobham and Chick Corea, along with Ponty and the other masters are involved in this project, then it will be the fisrt Jon Anderson record I will buy since Olias, my respects to Jon for being that open and position himself a 1000 miles ahead of that thing Steve Howe call Yes
Jon Anderson fans in Orlando. For the first time, Jon is performing at Epcot's Flower and Garden festival March 11 & 12, 2019! Three shows per day. Included with admission. Wish I could be there.
Jon has a sh*t ton of amazing music that he hasn't released. Decades and decades of incredible music. I wish he would get it all out where everyone can enjoy it and he can make some $ on it! Roine Stolt is the nordic guy he's referring to and he has an AMAZING album with him called Invention of Knowledge. It sounds to me like Roine is going to be playing guitar instead of Trevor with Yes in the future and that to me is EXCELLENT news!! YAY!!! :-)
Yes Anderson/Stolt go check out the album old style yes with all the intricacies and melodies in a modern day setting/production great long songs VERY Yes sounding could be YES really much better than the dirge the new Yes put out now with that new singer they have.
Disagree with replacing Trevor. Jon and Trevor have magical chemistry and hopefully they still gonna release new stuff together. Chemistry with Roine (with all respect to Roine's achievements, particularly with Transatlantic) is nowhere near that. Actually Invention of Knowledge sounds lot like a mellow Flower Kings album (with JA singing on it).
There is this guy called Steve Howe if Jon wanted to create more YES, dont need replicas just the same way as todays YES dont need a replica for Jon to do the vocals. Trevor Rabin is a popmusic guitarist, great in his manner but he's not a good replacement for Steve. Steve, Jon, Alan and Rick is the guys if there shall be any more YES. All other combinations is ok but not the real goodie. Hard to replace Chris... But, good luck to Jon and his wonderful voice/music.
Why are the two disc jockeys mics three times louder than Jon's? It would be nice if they correct that for future shows. I found myself turning the volume up and down several times.
I think it could just be because Jon's voice is just so delicate. They could've gone and made his voice louder in post production or whatever, but I don't think they intentionally made his voice quieter.
And we really don't care what the DJ's have to say compared to Jon, fi the ratio had been switched, would have been perfect. This is unlistenable as is. I have to lip read.
Jon Anderson seems to be a very positive and grounded gentleman. Love his voice but we have never experience lores his solo stuff. Based on what we heard in this video, we’ll definitely check out this album.🎧😀
Jon is a powerful little giant ! Everybody thinks he is all sweetness but he’s gotta be a tough bird as well! And new music with BILLY COBHAM!!! CHICK COREA!!!!! JEAN LUC PONTY!!!! Jonathan Cain ! Love the guy, his spirit, his tenacity and his powerful voice and music! Live long and prosper, good sir!
When I was 13 years of age, in 1977, I got into 8th grade. There were many new classmates, there was some 'storming' period. I ran into this unusual, sharp, witty, yet very down-to-earth boy called Alfred. 'Alfred' was an unusual name back then as it is today. Lisse 1977 wasn't particularly loaded with Alfreds. Like me, Alfred was the youngest of an extended family; and like me, he made up his own mind about things. Yet unlike me, he got a weird musical taste of bands I'd never heard of because they were not in the Top 40. Alfred had a few older brothers and sisters who were 'into' that kind of music. He told me about two acts, both starting with a Y. One was Neil Young, the other was YES. From then on, I checked out the 'Y' bin in the local record store. Alfred got me a few cassette tapes, which I listened to during homework. Then I started to buy second-hand LP's for a few quid (bucks) (guilders, actually) from my pocket money. I still play those second-hand LP's now, 41 years later. Who would have guessed vinyl making a revival? Alfred died at 21. At the brink of life. A victim of 'soft' drugs combined with a susceptibility for depression. I really loved him as a friend. In my life, and somewhere in my brain, I try to make up for his loss. At his burial, I got the urge to physically fight him. I still do. I still love him. He won't be gone till I'm gone. Maybe longer. I am still grateful to Alfred who put me on this musical road. As different as Neil Young and YES are, they are both perfect matches for two parts of me. There's no ignoring it. I've played their music to death, and went to their concerts, and been a mostly loyal fan ever since (YES until Anderson was left behind). I can't stop listening to YES music for more than a few months, then I get back to it. 41 years of being a fan is a long time. This fanmanship has seen some ups and downs (Anderson & Wakeman was a downer, I hated to like 'Drama', but to some extent I liked it more than i cared to admit) (there was some musical hiatus from 1985 to 1997, which was bridged by AWBH in some way, and by the 'Keys' releases). I loved Jon's early solo releases, 'Olias', 'Song of Seven' (which I gave as presents to my dear friends), 'Animation' or his work with Vangelis, particularly 'Short Stories'. I remember singing the entry line at the start of a class (a religion class, of all classes): 'After the first embrace from you, my senses knew the look of love was in your eyes'. And my classmate went: "Wow, I didn't know you had such a singing voice". It was flattering, and a sure incentive to go on singing (I've been singing in a chamber choir for 35 years now). Two years ago I went to see Jon live in concert with Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin, along with a VERY good bass & drums player. It was magnificent. It was bliss. I was standing five foot away from Jon, a guy who had influenced the musical part of my life so much, amidst a crowd who must have had similar experiences and went wild (for their age). It was A. Very. Happy. Moment. So thank you Jon! You and Chris were the Heart & Soul, and the McCartney & Lennon of YES. You gave the world a LOT of your love, and a LOT of your musicality. Many happy returns! for as long as you want to. (Isn't it great that during our lifetime, pop and rock have turned into legitimate musical styles for both the young AND the old? I guess it is.)
What a great interview. Love John's attitude and his sense of humour. Great joke too, much be one of Rick's few clean jokes. The new album sounds good although it was maybe a little rushed. Thanks to Jon for so many years of great music.
Been a fan of Yes music since 1969 - And for many years Jon was my Musical hero, sadly I feel whilst he is still striving to make new music much of is sounds 'too busy' I so wish he would allow his amazing voice to be heard in songs that are paired down so that we can hear its beauty instead of it being amongst a jumble of sounds. Less is more Jon. See you at Debbie's Birthday Party in London Jon. ;O)
Met Jon at a Hilton hotel in Lakeland FL.the Eve of the Tormato show, problem is I was too wasted to ask for his autograph,Talk about a missed opportunity!!!
You have one of the greatest songwriters/composers of classic progressive rock ‘n’ roll and you don’t know how to interview him to get him to talk about the wonderful experiences of the 70s and 80s and what inspired him to write these wonderful classics.
I thought the interview was very relaxed and very human. There's no need to pursue encyclopedic knowledge or subconscious musical motives in Every Interview. It would kill artists.
@@JOEB955 Artists of worldwide renown have easily given thousands of interviews throughout the years, on top of their exhausting musical job. I meant to say that you cannot expect them to go very deep into the past or into their psyche in every interview. I like the easy-going interviews, in which I get to see the relaxed person who is behind all that beautiful music. Oh, and I've had dark bread with butter and Gouda cheese for breakfast, as I'm Dutch.
The album is still “in the works” - with the possibility that tracks will be released ‘in three phases’ because of the amount of material (which includes a number of extended pieces). However, while compiling all the material is taking time, all 3 guys have been working on solo material which is one hell of a ‘work ethic’ for such veteran artists.
Indeed. Howe & Anderson are the key to classic Yes, always have been. A shame it is that they are poles apart now it seems. Anderson working with Howe, White, Sherwood & Downes would be very interesting indeed! No need for Wakeman to be involved these days, as wonderful as his past with Yes is. Anderson & Downes have never worked together, have they? It looks like Anderson will be going solo etc. Hopefully not forever.
Great interview, Jon is magical. Now whoever she is? All she added to this was her question at 17.41 (please stop stalking) Wondering what ever happened to the new ARW CD?
Why doesn't Jon mention his partner on "Invention of Knowledge" by name? (Roine Stolt of the Flower Kings)... and why hasn't Jim Kerr heard of this album?
Jon naturally ages - but his voice sounds as fresh and vibrant as it did 50 years ago. Amazing!
My brother hung with him and Chris in Oahu some years ago, said he was the most decent, kind and laid back guy anyone could ever want to know. My brother took them round island on The Bus and they loved it... ! Say no more!
Jon is the man. So glad to see him still pumping out the good vibes man... rock on and thanx for all the years of great music
well sed, Hydro
His boyfriend is Carl Palmer..neither are men
Jon is the man, except when hes being a total feminist, lol 17:52 its all good, he said the right thing at the right time, ok? lol
I had the absolute blessing to spend an entire day with Jon and the lovely Jane backstage at an outdoor concert event in Milwaukee, WI. This man is so caring, open and so giving he can touch the heart of the darkest soul and bring it to the light.
God bless Jon Anderson. It just lifts your spirit listening to the guy. Go listen to his rendition of Awaken with Todmobile , it’s the greatest “live” performance on you tube in my estimation. Hope he carries on for years into the future, he’s created a niche of his own with his amazing voice and his captivating personality. How is it possible that Yes thought they could actually replace this genius??
No one else in the world like Jon! Such a loving human being, humble and gracious man and an inspiration in my life Got my front row tickets for March 29!
Deanna Goodwin you been duped
He's like the Mister Rogers of rock'n roll. Voice just as wonderful as ever. ❤
Jon is a legend
Love this man. What a gift to the world.
"Forget the meditation, just listen to Jon Anderson every morning" ....haha, very good advice. I learned so much about how to look at and live this life from listening to this man work through his spiritual journey through the songs he has given to us. I am truly a deeper, wiser and better person because of this man. So glad to see he is still on this planet and spreading the positive vibes!!!
❤❤❤
Man, his voice is timeless!! Great to see Jon still on the scene making music and doing his thing.
Yes is one of the greatest bands of all time. Jon's voice is indispensable to the sound of the band.
They have proven that anyone is replaceable.
donutcookiepie not Jon. He has one of the most recognized voices in all of music.
Jon is such an iconic person, master of music. Cannot wait to get ahold of the new album.
You gotta love Jon. One of my musical heroes since I was maybe 11 years old. Consider what he accomplished in that time - he's had an amazing run. Brilliant.
The two best albums that Jon Anderson has done are
The friends of Mr Cairo
And
In the city of Angels.
Even when you consider all of the incredible albums that he recorded with Yes these two albums really stand out.
I am glad that my favorite musician of all time is still out there recording music that is so special.
Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA
I think Friends of Mr Cairo and Hurry Home are beautiful songs !
Jon Anderson Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven and Animation and Jon and Vangelis Short Stories, The Friends of Mr Cairo and Private Collection! Plus Kitaro Dream, Requiem For The Americas Songs For The Lost World!
Love Jon/Yes. Going to the Nashville show! Cannot wait. Peace to all. RIP Chris
Heard Roundabout in the 70's and have loved Jon ever since. If you haven't heard "Short Stories" by Jon and Vangelis, you really need to treat yourself. It is marvelous. He is a Musicians, Musician. Love you Jon!
Lord knows Jon Anderson could tour the oldies circuit until he croaks, but he's still out there paving new territory and following his artistic muse. Mad respect.
Sweet voice and a gentle man
Saw Yes in 1970 first USA concert and yes JON is among the great class of 1970 musicians and artists MISTER MASTER TRULY WONDER...FULL....thank you JON...from Sunrise to the HEART...
Yowza! With 10 Years After? That's a genuine cosmic connection. And no doubt you've enjoyed many more since 1970
Jon Anderson THE VOICE. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎤🎤🎤
Folks should listen to Jon A. singing with Todmobile live in Iceland - o baby, great music!
Too true. I listen to Jon and Todmobile doing Awaken all the time, it must have been s happy accident that this turned out to be the greatest rendition of this song EVER!
Talk is the most underrated Yes album. That is all.
It most certainly is, and I have a cd copy signed by Trevor Rabin!
Maybe... others are loved and some get panned..but talk is under the radar a bit
I told him he has the voice of an angel and he gave me a hug
The purest voice in rock. Even his speaking voice sounds like an angel.
Dang Jon still has a wonderful voice. Such a talented musician. thank you for all the awesome years of your innovation. Pure talent!
Probably the nicest guy you would ever want to meet. His voice is exactly the same 50 years later. Puts all these young wanna bes to shame who lip sync and force their vocals. An amazing guy who thankfully found the hall of fame while hes still with us. Long Live Jon!
That’s so true!…………
Yup. I met him backstage at the 90215 album at Nassau Coliseum. He was so nice and kind. What you see is who he is. His brother is a pastor. The family lives the love.
Yeah is brother actually is nice. Jon? Not as much. @@yaelrar.4460
@@donutcookiepie I met the man. I found him to be sweet, patient and appreciative.
Sorry if you disagree. I'm sure there are people who would claim the same about you and me.
what a weird juxtaposition, to express admiration for his niceness, and then in the next breath, with any apparent reason or prompt, slag off on an entire class of other people that have nothing to do with this subject ("Puts all these young wanna bes to shame"). Maybe you can take a lesson from Jon?
He's getting back to his 80s sound. And great everything be does, in Yes or solo is happy.
I love how so much he is into the music. Shown with enthusiasm and even sings it, spreading the beauty. Really feeling it and always finding new creativity. Chick Corea!
Jon is the hippie's version of Mr. Rogers. Both spiritual men, both kind, both perfectionists, both my heroes
I LOVE YES! Thanks for the GREAT music!!!
The video is around the same length as Close to the Edge :)
Luckily it's not as long as Tales from Topographic Oceans!
I think they filmed it down by the river, round by the corner.
At least you can talk
Hehehehehehehe - “I’m making it up!”
Wish I had tried cutting in on this international songwriting collaboration he mentions.
It took me five years or so from when I consciously started exploring classic rock to when I grew up enough to appreciate Jon Anderson as a singer or composer. I definitely appreciate him today.
He’s such a gentle soul. One of a kind
Jon is one of the best singers of all time with Yes and on his own,
he has been with me in most of my adventures, I always have his music...
Thank you Jon for the inspiration !!!!!!
If Billy Cobham and Chick Corea, along with Ponty and the other masters are involved in this project, then it will be the fisrt Jon Anderson record I will buy since Olias, my respects to Jon for being that open and position himself a 1000 miles ahead of that thing Steve Howe call Yes
iconic voice..def under rated...
I love their music that goes back to my high school days.
the follow-up to 'Olias of Sunhillow'... Can we please work on that, Sir Anderson?
Yes please.
Olias is one of a kind. The best Yes album Yes never made 😉
Jon Anderson fans in Orlando. For the first time, Jon is performing at Epcot's Flower and Garden festival March 11 & 12, 2019! Three shows per day. Included with admission. Wish I could be there.
Beautiful and very unique voice, I love his feeling.
Amazing interview Jim. Awesome. Love his voice.
Love this guy
Look, Jon has The Who looking over his shoulder. Yes and The Who are among my favorite bands, btw.
Don't forget Roger Daltrey narrated Yesspeak back when that came out.
Me too along with Grateful Dead and Genesis... Of course The Beatles.
jon💝
7:24 "I don't know, I'm just making it up!" This actually accounts for the contents of most of Jon's interviews I've heard.
So, apparently "musicians" as well as us fans know that Jon is a respectable musician and an angelic being from parting clouds too! :D
I really liked the sample of Come Up on the album website, that's cool to learn that it's probably about a nine minute song.
I always had that same question about "Italian Song" Finally, an answer!
Side note: The band Quiet Sun formed recorded an album and disbanded all in one day.
Were you a member?
Jon has a sh*t ton of amazing music that he hasn't released. Decades and decades of incredible music. I wish he would get it all out where everyone can enjoy it and he can make some $ on it!
Roine Stolt is the nordic guy he's referring to and he has an AMAZING album with him called Invention of Knowledge. It sounds to me like Roine is going to be playing guitar instead of Trevor with Yes in the future and that to me is EXCELLENT news!! YAY!!! :-)
Yes Anderson/Stolt go check out the album old style yes with all the intricacies and melodies in a modern day setting/production great long songs VERY Yes sounding could be YES really much better than the dirge the new Yes put out now with that new singer they have.
Disagree with replacing Trevor. Jon and Trevor have magical chemistry and hopefully they still gonna release new stuff together. Chemistry with Roine (with all respect to Roine's achievements, particularly with Transatlantic) is nowhere near that. Actually Invention of Knowledge sounds lot like a mellow Flower Kings album (with JA singing on it).
Štěpán Romášek Rubbish you talk Rubbish be gone with you 👎
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I thought Roine Stolt sounded a lot like Steve Howe, on Invention of Knowledge.
There is this guy called Steve Howe if Jon wanted to create more YES, dont need replicas just the same way as todays YES dont need a replica for Jon to do the vocals. Trevor Rabin is a popmusic guitarist, great in his manner but he's not a good replacement for Steve. Steve, Jon, Alan and Rick is the guys if there shall be any more YES. All other combinations is ok but not the real goodie. Hard to replace Chris... But, good luck to Jon and his wonderful voice/music.
Come Up is my favorite song on the whole album 💖🎶✨
Why are the two disc jockeys mics three times louder than Jon's? It would be nice if they correct that for future shows. I found myself turning the volume up and down several times.
I think it could just be because Jon's voice is just so delicate. They could've gone and made his voice louder in post production or whatever, but I don't think they intentionally made his voice quieter.
Yes I agree. Hello.... Engineer???? Ironic that these stations have them. Someone was asleep at the wheel today.
@@kylergarcia7359 no, there's no presence and clarity like the other mics. Jon actually has a very strong voice that projects well.
And we really don't care what the DJ's have to say compared to Jon, fi the ratio had been switched, would have been perfect. This is unlistenable as is. I have to lip read.
I saw him in NM decades ago and he was incredibly soft spoken. @@kennywowie
Jon Anderson seems to be a very positive and grounded gentleman. Love his voice but we have never experience lores his solo stuff. Based on what we heard in this video, we’ll definitely check out this album.🎧😀
Yes without Jon Anderson = NO
it creates a lot of Drama
Not always - check out Awaken with Todmobile. And Olias of Sunhillow is not s%"* either.
iamapie 13 pushes people close to the edge
Very witty!
And Wakeman too = NO
Great to see Jon doing so well, much love Jon!!
Any thing he sings becomes beautifull! God blessed voice and an amazing artist. He seems to be a very nice guy. Sheers Jon Anderson!
Excuse me, Billy Cobham?? I'm in.
I LOVE THEM AND SO MANY,
Jon is a powerful little giant !
Everybody thinks he is all sweetness but he’s gotta be a tough bird as well!
And new music with BILLY COBHAM!!! CHICK COREA!!!!! JEAN LUC PONTY!!!! Jonathan Cain !
Love the guy, his spirit, his tenacity and his powerful voice and music!
Live long and prosper, good sir!
I love how he talks the same way that he sings.
Um, the words for that are "vocal cords". All singers use them for singing AND talking. Odd world aint it. (rolls eyes)
@@donutcookiepie I bet you're a lot of fun at parties!
@@donutcookiepie stfu
John Rocks
Jon Anderson ♥️☮️👍
Amo Jon Anderson
Eu tbm...
Sooooooo many thanks for this !
When I was 13 years of age, in 1977, I got into 8th grade. There were many new classmates, there was some 'storming' period. I ran into this unusual, sharp, witty, yet very down-to-earth boy called Alfred. 'Alfred' was an unusual name back then as it is today. Lisse 1977 wasn't particularly loaded with Alfreds.
Like me, Alfred was the youngest of an extended family; and like me, he made up his own mind about things. Yet unlike me, he got a weird musical taste of bands I'd never heard of because they were not in the Top 40. Alfred had a few older brothers and sisters who were 'into' that kind of music.
He told me about two acts, both starting with a Y. One was Neil Young, the other was YES. From then on, I checked out the 'Y' bin in the local record store.
Alfred got me a few cassette tapes, which I listened to during homework. Then I started to buy second-hand LP's for a few quid (bucks) (guilders, actually) from my pocket money. I still play those second-hand LP's now, 41 years later. Who would have guessed vinyl making a revival?
Alfred died at 21. At the brink of life. A victim of 'soft' drugs combined with a susceptibility for depression. I really loved him as a friend. In my life, and somewhere in my brain, I try to make up for his loss. At his burial, I got the urge to physically fight him. I still do. I still love him. He won't be gone till I'm gone. Maybe longer.
I am still grateful to Alfred who put me on this musical road. As different as Neil Young and YES are, they are both perfect matches for two parts of me. There's no ignoring it. I've played their music to death, and went to their concerts, and been a mostly loyal fan ever since (YES until Anderson was left behind). I can't stop listening to YES music for more than a few months, then I get back to it.
41 years of being a fan is a long time. This fanmanship has seen some ups and downs (Anderson & Wakeman was a downer, I hated to like 'Drama', but to some extent I liked it more than i cared to admit) (there was some musical hiatus from 1985 to 1997, which was bridged by AWBH in some way, and by the 'Keys' releases).
I loved Jon's early solo releases, 'Olias', 'Song of Seven' (which I gave as presents to my dear friends), 'Animation' or his work with Vangelis, particularly 'Short Stories'. I remember singing the entry line at the start of a class (a religion class, of all classes): 'After the first embrace from you, my senses knew the look of love was in your eyes'. And my classmate went: "Wow, I didn't know you had such a singing voice". It was flattering, and a sure incentive to go on singing (I've been singing in a chamber choir for 35 years now).
Two years ago I went to see Jon live in concert with Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin, along with a VERY good bass & drums player. It was magnificent. It was bliss. I was standing five foot away from Jon, a guy who had influenced the musical part of my life so much, amidst a crowd who must have had similar experiences and went wild (for their age). It was A. Very. Happy. Moment.
So thank you Jon! You and Chris were the Heart & Soul, and the McCartney & Lennon of YES. You gave the world a LOT of your love, and a LOT of your musicality. Many happy returns! for as long as you want to.
(Isn't it great that during our lifetime, pop and rock have turned into legitimate musical styles for both the young AND the old? I guess it is.)
Jon has no axe to grind against the evil in the world - to him its all love and peace
Then why does he treat his former bandmates like shit?
I love love his music, great human being!
Jon Anderson and Michael Winslow. Two people I never thought would interact in this universe. Reality really is stranger than fiction.
ANDERSON is amazing. My Gosh he sounds like he did 40 years ago HIS VOICE NEVER CHANGES. However he does that he should SELL IT.
Still has that angelic voice!
Good luck Jon - I'll buy the album and go to the concert if you comes to Norway! I'm sure it will be fabulous :D
What a great interview. Love John's attitude and his sense of humour. Great joke too, much be one of Rick's few clean jokes. The new album sounds good although it was maybe a little rushed. Thanks to Jon for so many years of great music.
Been a fan of Yes music since 1969 - And for many years Jon was my Musical hero, sadly I feel whilst he is still striving to make new music much of is sounds 'too busy' I so wish he would allow his amazing voice to be heard in songs that are paired down so that we can hear its beauty instead of it being amongst a jumble of sounds. Less is more Jon. See you at Debbie's Birthday Party in London Jon. ;O)
Met Jon at a Hilton hotel in Lakeland FL.the Eve of the Tormato show, problem is I was too wasted to ask for his autograph,Talk about a missed opportunity!!!
Wonderfully creative and warm persona! When Yes dumped Jon they should have changed the bands name to NO!
Genio, un grande Jon Anderson, impresionante , adoro a este hombre.
Amazing human, amazing music, amazing YES!
I will be there April 4 BergenPac.
Still waiting for that classic Yes discussion
Wont happen
10:48 This small things he notices also makes me look up for him. Great being.
love this man!!
You have one of the greatest songwriters/composers of classic progressive rock ‘n’ roll and you don’t know how to interview him to get him to talk about the wonderful experiences of the 70s and 80s and what inspired him to write these wonderful classics.
I thought the interview was very relaxed and very human. There's no need to pursue encyclopedic knowledge or subconscious musical motives in Every Interview. It would kill artists.
Yes. It would kill them. Lol. What do you have for breakfast? Lol.
@@JOEB955 Artists of worldwide renown have easily given thousands of interviews throughout the years, on top of their exhausting musical job. I meant to say that you cannot expect them to go very deep into the past or into their psyche in every interview. I like the easy-going interviews, in which I get to see the relaxed person who is behind all that beautiful music.
Oh, and I've had dark bread with butter and Gouda cheese for breakfast, as I'm Dutch.
I'm waiting for the show in St Charles to hear the new music. It always seems so much more intense that way.
jon is a really nice guy!!If i was Yes i'd call him back!!!
I thought Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman were working on a new album...what happened? Saw their tour last summer and it was fantastic.
They are done. They all wanna get back to their solo stuff.
The album is still “in the works” - with the possibility that tracks will be released ‘in three phases’ because of the amount of material (which includes a number of extended pieces). However, while compiling all the material is taking time, all 3 guys have been working on solo material which is one hell of a ‘work ethic’ for such veteran artists.
That sounds amazing!
Uma lenda do rock
That were brill .
Time for White and Howe to join up with Jon...
Indeed. Howe & Anderson are the key to classic Yes, always have been. A shame it is that they are poles apart now it seems. Anderson working with Howe, White, Sherwood & Downes would be very interesting indeed! No need for Wakeman to be involved these days, as wonderful as his past with Yes is. Anderson & Downes have never worked together, have they? It looks like Anderson will be going solo etc. Hopefully not forever.
I believe Wakeman is important too.... It''s Rick Wakeman.
Valhalla Cold Wind
Jon wouldn't have Downs in place of Rick, no doubt about that.
Valhalla Cold Wind . What about the two Jons in the same band, maybe the 2 voices would complement each other?
YAAAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!
Great interview, Jon is magical. Now whoever she is? All she added to this was her question at 17.41 (please stop stalking) Wondering what ever happened to the new ARW CD?
Jon Anderson = supercool
I have a recurring dream of finding a lost Yes album from the 70's. It always kinda sucks when I wake up and realize I was dreaming
Do you get to hear it in the dream?
Why doesn't Jon mention his partner on "Invention of Knowledge" by name? (Roine Stolt of the Flower Kings)... and why hasn't Jim Kerr heard of this album?
I assume by the comment, they don't know who Roine Stolt is? Never heard about The Flower Kings? Huge prog band.
Genius
Listen to Baka Beyond for Jon's reference to his morning vocalisations.
"A Swedish guy..." His name is Roine Stolt.
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Yeah. A very good album. Jon’s memory is not as sharp as it once was. Like mine.
Amor!
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