Tales from Topographic Oceans [Bonus Tracks] Yes

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CD - Remastered / Bonus Tracks

  • Release Date: 08/26/2003
  • Original Release: 1974
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 13,003
  • Label: ELEKTRA / WEA
  • UPC: 081227379124

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Tales from Topographic Oceans [Bonus Tracks]

Disc 1
1LISTENThe Revealing Science of God -- Dance of the Dawn 1:44
2LISTENThe Remembering High the Memory 2:18
3LISTENThe Ancient Giants Under the Sun 18:35

Disc 2
1LISTENRitual - Nous Sommes du Soleil 21:52
2LISTENDance of the Dawn previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Studio Run-Through 23:35
3LISTENGiants Under the Sun previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Studio Run-Through 17:17

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This is still the least accessible album that Yes ever recorded and not the place to start listening to them, but Tales From Topographic Oceans also has considerable virtues (including many sublimely beautiful passages) that are brought out here as never before. This is actually the fourth distinct CD version of this album -- the first was issued in the late '80s, a poor sounding version in a wide, double jewel box package; in 1996 came an upgrade in a narrow double jewel case that was an improvement, but even then it lagged behind the best audio quality of the time. In 2001 came a mini-LP-packaged edition from Japan that sonically ran circles around all prior versions; and now the Elektra-Rhino's slipcased, expanded version, which is different from all prior editions. The high resolution digital sound brings out nuances in both the electric and acoustic sections of the material that sound new. Internal detail in Rick Wakeman's keyboard parts, Steve Howe's guitar playing, and even in the layered vocal harmonies were all things that had always escaped notice but obviously mattered to the makers, as they were there. The producers have also retained an extension to the opening of "The Revealing Science of God" that was originally made for its inclusion on the In a Word box. The producers have moved the first three tracks of the four-track album onto disc one, leaving space on disc two for a pair of studio outtakes, early run-throughs of "Dance of the Dawn" (which became "The Revealing Science of God"), and "Giants Under the Sun" (which became "The Ancient") -- these present a looser, more relaxed side of Yes as they try to devise the final versions of each track, with Jon Anderson in particular finding his way around phrases that would later be broadened and more deeply layered. There are also several musical phrases and sections that were modified or dropped as the final versions of these pieces evolved. The annotation is extremely thorough, complete with a good performing history of the album. Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

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March 13, 2008: I paid $5 to see Yes at Madison Square Garden circa 1973/4?, and that's where I heard "Tales" for the first time. I have had multiple versions of this album, on 8-track and Lp and cassette, CD, etc, but this one truly reveals what the musicians meant to put out. As previously stated, unless you understand this work, you'll probably hate it, but then again, I hated beer the first time I tried it.... I'm sure Rick hated it too. Give it a serious spin, and in a few hearings, I think you'll begin to get it. Think of "Tales" as a daytrip in the development of humankind, starting with the dawn, waking up and going through morning, school, afternoon at the beach, early evening reflections, and then night and darkness again. This is the cycle of life exposed in this marvelously underrated masterpiece. Listen to the Mellotron craftfully framing Steve Howe's mellow phrasing, against a magnificent bass line and superb drum work. Rick Wakeman's ocean comes alive on disc 2, and this is about the time when it all makes sense. Of course, who could forget the Vedas, whence this idea sprang forth in the words of Yogananda, and captured by the brains of Anderson?

YES YES YES!!!by Anonymous

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February 11, 2007: This is absolutely a great album. For the drummer enthusiasts, Alan White offically joins Yes as their permanent drummer replacing founding drummer Bill Bruford. People may think that there is a symphony orchestra performance on this album, but it's Rick Wakeman on keyboards, which is making the sound of a string section of a symphony orchestra, and speaking of Rick Wakeman, this album makes his last album with Yes, because he continued his solo excursion, with his 1974 album of Journey To The Center of the Earth, but then 1977 he returns to Yes with their album "Going For The One". One thing about this album, is that everything on it is great, and every Yes fan would enjoy this album.


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