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50 Live
Rock · 2019

50 Live

Yes

A two-disc celebration of symphonic rock history. High-fidelity live captures of intricate epics, featuring shimmering harmonies and virtuosic instrumental interplay.

August 2, 2019 · Rhino Records (2)

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50 Live is a sweeping, high-definition testament to a half-century of musical ambition. It sounds like a victory lap taken with immense technical grace, where the complex arrangements of the 1970s are polished to a modern sheen. The atmosphere is one of profound reverence, both from the band toward their own legacy and from the audience, whose presence is felt in the warm, expansive acoustic of the venue. It feels like stepping into a cathedral of sound where every synth lead and guitar flourish is placed with architectural precision.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in Close to the Edge where the chaotic organ solo resolves into the serene I Get Up, I Get Down section.
The moment Tony Kaye joins on Yours Is No Disgrace, adding a gritty, vintage Hammond B3 texture to the modern mix.
The precision of Steve Howe's acoustic solo during Mood for a Day, where every finger squeak is captured in the silent hall.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 50 Live sound next to the rest of Yes's catalogue?

Festival+3.6σ

Festival saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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