>
>> I bought Yes' Drama about 6 months ago having heard all about their
>> progressive roots and technical ability. The music is brillient but the
>> vocals... dear God the vocals are rotten. Chris Squire is a class
>> bassists; I regularly play along to that album from beginning to end but
>> the vocals.....
>
> Hey, I'm trying to get into Yes also, and I agree that the worst
>part about it are Jon Anderson's vocals and the vocal harmonies. I don't
>know exactly what is the point that makes it very hard to get into, but I
>think that the falsettos are the main reason.
>
> But I keep wondering, because I like a lot of music that has
>falsettos...
>
> I really, really prefer those wicked, weird instrumental passages.
>The weirder, the better. :-))) Yeah!
>
> But I think that J. Anderson's vocals can get more and more
>acceptable with some listens, but I definitely think you won't end up
>loving his vocals -- only accepting them.
>
Oh geez, can I weep now? I absolutely love Jon Anderson's vocals...
I have to admit though that when I first heard them they kind of turned me
off. But, after listening to more Yes I came to love his vocals--and they're
especially powerful live. His voice fits the Yes music amazingly well
(IMHO) and takes it to new heights.
Just FYI, Jon Anderson's vocals are *not* falsetto. That's his
natural voice--it's just very high pitched. Also, Jon did not sing on
Drama so the vocals on that album are a bit different than on the other
Yes albums.
Give it some time. Try their albums like "Fragile" or "Close to
the Edge" or if you like newer style stuff, "90125" or "Keys to Ascension 2".
Jon Anderson's vocals aren't for everyone, but I think that if you give
them some more time, you'll come to enjoy them.
Steve
P.S. I do also enjoy the covers of the Yes tunes on "Tales from Yesterday",
especially the Robert Berry cover of "Roundabout".
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