This is better than it has any right to be. I fell in love with Yes in the early 70’, saw them many times from the Tales tour on into the 90’s. I’ve enjoyed Jon’s solo albums as well as his Vangelis projects. I haven’t however enjoyed the Yes tribute band. Personally I think this beats out Shine in structure and capturing a bit of the old Yes. I’m still digesting these, but haven’t looked forward to an album like this for some time.

Jon has brought the heart and soul of what made YES what they became, and these musicians pull it off wonderfully.

Saw them June 18 with my daughter. Took her back to 1978 ,Yes!

I've heard it once, so I've never heard it?

Great track for testing a music system as well as just being a lovely song.

Hey Dave! Catching up, spent 6 days in the hospital. Was diagnosed with pancreatitis. The most painful experience of my life!!! I still have to have my gallbladder removed. Sorry, have to watch this a few more times. Everyone does sound good!!!!👍🙏😎

Reaction to George Harrison album "Living In Material World"

GVF is what the world needed!!

It’s not Octavenarium. Just Octavarium

Check out one of their more mainstream sounding songs, "The Looking Glass". Amazing song, should have been a huge radio song!

I will be seeing GVF tonight in Bethlehem, PA. So excited!

Nice reaction. If you have not heard "A Change of Season", "The Count of Tuscany" you have some more long songs before you :)

Love it! Jon sounds great. Excellent review! 🙂

At 64, I've been a fan since day 1. I consider this track as an anthem to all the fans over the years, and their way of saying thank you and goodbye. Still gives me chills to this day!

Excellent video as usual Dave. Best wishes 😁

can't get Jon Anderson out my head. that said... l👍ke.

Sorry for the cliché but this is right up my alley. I really enjoyed it but agree that it was a bit too short. I'm definitely going to check out more from this band. All the best. 😁

Check out the live version.

A beautiful piece of modern classical music.

After than that Illumination Theory (Live) might another stop for you sir. Your approach is deep and beautiful. Thanks

Another great review from my favorite band. If you do some digging into this track, there are several places it refers to their influences. Both in lyrics and in composition. Nightmare cinema for instance refers to something Dream Theater did during several concerts they held. Each member would change instruments and perform one of their tracks. For instance John Petrucci would be on drums and Mike Portnoy would play something else. See you on the next review. Cheers

The first minutes are all Jordan, he uses a Continuum fingerboard and lap steel guitar in addition to his keyboard to create all those astral sounds that are so reminiscent of Shine On You Crazy Diamond. You're right about the references to other bands and songs, there's an entire Wikipedia page dedicated to breaking it all down: basically they're paying homage to their influences and explaining their process of how they wanted to be different and stand out only to understand, over time, that there's no need to shed or break with those influences - but rather, the key lies in acceptance of who you are and what made you what you are now, to the point that you are now the influencer and inspirer of many other bands. It all comes full circle, and that's the concept they're trying to convey. There are lots and lots of "Easter eggs" here, in addition to the tribute to their influences (including specific prog influences like Pink Foyd, Yes, Genesis, etc.) and tastes not only in music but also in cinema and pop culture (including the movie "Awakenings" with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, with the whole "medicate me" section, or Owen Wilson, etc.), they also provide a master class on tying things together, in this case around the octave and/or the number eight. Octavarium is the eighth song on their eighth studio album, each song of which is played in a different key to complete the full octave. The section of the song that starts with "Our deadly sins feel his mortal wrath" refers, one by one, to the songs that precede Octavarium on the album, starting with "The Root of All Evil" and ending with "Sacrificed Sons". If you listen closely to the section, you'll hear Portnoy shouting out "First", "Second", etc. before each stanza that describes each individual song. Like I said, therte's a Wikipedia page dedicated to the song where you'll find lots more of these Easter eggs and semi-hidden references. Truly a master class in composition, in any genre.

They are the best ever

What can I say, it's a wonderful piece of music.

Loved this one from the first listen

My favorite Styx song and one of my favorite songs ever.

YES absolutely amazing Jon Anderson creates great new Yes music while the under pa Yes try to recreate Yes music big mistake Steve made years ago not having Jon in the group and preferring an impersonator singing without soul Can’t wait for the album 😊🙏

I'm somewhat familiar with Kaipa, but obviously I need more of them in my world. They are great!

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Good review! I've only heard Lazy Sod before and I thought it was great. It's pretty cool that they are still putting out good albums after all of these years!

I know im late, but gr8 reqction

I love your analysis. Excellent…

Dream Theater is not my cup of coffee. It,s too much to fast . Guitar only pwe pwe pwe. Getting me nervous! Only the album where pull me under is on. I like a lot!

Thanks for another excellent review. I've just listened to the album and was really impressed. I certainly got the Dream Theater vibe from some tracks and enjoyed the mixture of the neo and traditional prog sound. All the best and thanks again for all your efforts. 😁

Great! I hope you become a fan of this one of a kind band.

The Messiah

Pretty cool song! I can't keep up with all of these great bands I need to check out more...

You should react to Fountain of Lamneth from the Caress of Steel album, or perhaps The Necromancer. The Fountain of Lamneth is just an incredible journey of a song, it is a shame they never played it live (legend/rumor says they played a handful of times but it was never recorded live). I thought I read an interview somewhere that asked about this song, I think one of the band members thought the song was too ambitious and pretentious.

Nice review. My favorite band so i cant miss a good review. I love the way you explain your reaction to your reviews.

Great, underappreciated band, who is obviously only getting better. Love all the singles from the new album, and I'm really looking forward to hearing the rest of it. They are awesome live too. I would highly recommend "Brave New World" live at Kulturkirken Jakob and "Slow Motion" live at Gildehallen.

This is the best song from the BEST EVER concept album, BREAKING ALL ILLUSIONS NEXT PLEASE.

Very good review. I suggest Illumination Theory or Breaking All Illusions or both. Live at the boston house. Both are amazing tracks that pull you in.

Great review! You've sold me

Love this band. Their live performances are often better than the studio versions. Check out Lullaby , Slow motion or Brave new world (live)

Kalandra are from Norway, Katrine (the lead singer) has a .magical voice. Dark folk with bit of a rock vibe with haunting and mesmerising vocals is what I would describe them as. Not sure where you are from, but they will be touring the UK in September and there are probably tickets available. Personally this track is my least favourite of theirs (just my opinion), their debut album The Line is a stunning and beautiful piece of work that I would recommend you take a listen. I'll be seeing them in Birmingham in a couple of months