Yes: Symphonic Live (2011)

Director


Main cast
Jon Anderson; Chris Squire; Steve Howe; Alan White; Tom Brislin

Genres
Music

Description
With a Symphony Orchestra: Universally admired for their considerable studio prowess, British Supergroup, Yes have also been most famous for their unparalleled live shows. Yes pioneered the use of lasers, elaborate fantasy art inspired sets, "In-the-Round" revolving stages, the best sound engineering in the business and of course, their extraordinary musicianship. They've been blowing audiences away for over three decades. Backed by a symphony orchestra, the influential British prog-rock group Yes performs one of their famously elaborate concerts in Amsterdam. Long famous for their musicianship, complex songs, and their mastery of studio recording, Yes prove that they're one of the best live acts around, capable of both inspired improvisation and flawless performance.


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