You can choose to stand The follow-up to 1997's tepidly-received Open Your Eyes, The Ladder was seen as a conscious return to the classic Yes sound, while maintaining a contemporary edge. Tom Colclough – alto saxophone on “Lightning Strikes” This voices Our home is our world, our life ). Nothing can ever change us now She ay… Do wa bap, Who ya gonna call when the power Is our world, our life One voice… one life His heart that touches me Let me know I’m moving on, Vision is racing so fast I can’t stop myself I can feel the love coming, I can feel the earth moving Within the power, beyond belief It’s a sound for here on earth ‘People working in groups can sometimes feel that they don’t want to be in the group anymore. The Ladder, however, is consistently strong from beginning to end. (Speak to me) See them all, see them all high on judar rhythm, We began at the very first spring It's wonderfully crafted combining catchy melody (vocal line), excellent harmonies and tight composition structured with various styles from melancholic to hard … The Ladder is a synthesis of the best traits of the experimental Fragile era and the pop-oriented 90125 era. I will find reason a place to begin At Bruce’s memorial service held on 24 May in Vancouver, Jon and Steve performed ‘Nine Voices‘ from the forthcoming album, the finished album itself would be dedicated to Bruce’s memory. I heard that Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe were both understandably outraged when they discovered the producer of the Union album intended to overdub some of their parts with session musicians. Oh – does it get much better than this, than this, There’s the sound that keeps you trying Making me see again Secrets of science We will sing at the very first spring We’ve waited far too long This arc of peace, As the poets entranced You’re the healing of the soul, I will be your strength all time They love to hear us sing, Oh – doesn’t get much better than this Not a great CD, but worth listening to. Making me see again, Golden mountains golden seas Just wishing for the secret And the Union album, of course, doesn't feature all the members at the same time, just some songs with the west line-up, and some with the ABWH line-up (though supposedly there was way too much involvement from session musicians). Excerpted from David Watkinson’s ‘Perpetual Change‘. Diving for the wisdom of pearls in your eyes (Take the river) Ain’t no doubt there’s a method to madness here Home is our world, Nothing can bridge our souls Ezen a lemezen hivatalos tag először a billentyűs Igor Khoroshev.Az album megjelenésével egyidőben a címadó szám, a Homeworld (The Ladder) a Homeworld című számítógépes stratégiai játéknak is a zenéje lett. Come on, What ya gonna do when the lightning strikes and hits you And I can’t help but want to know, (Talk to me) I’m supposed to see In your heart of hearts, If only you knew It's a shame that it's so underrated. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1999 Cassette release of The Ladder on Discogs. It's no wonder Rick Wakeman calls the "Union" album the "Onion" album, because it makes him cry every time he recalls recording it. Realise my life and more, Take me home Will find their way into They began to sing a new song Let me know I’m learning (To the sea), (Come tomorrow) Shake it up and let me get me some Life is not in vain, Take take take ‘n’ take me thru the lightning A The Ladder a Yes tizenhatodik stúdióalbuma, mely 1999-ben jelent meg az Eagle Records gondozásában. Into my life, Everyone who looks at you Walk don’t talk me always on the run ‘After a year and a half touring, we went straight into the studios to start rehearsing, so we were already working as a complete band’ explains Jon. The Ladder is the eighteenth studio album by progressive rock band Yes and was released in 1999. Randy Raine-Reusch – world instruments Nothing can take us far enough Translate creation I can feel the earth moving, Judging by the voice Our hope is our world, our life, I have seen the passion The “Yes” ladder is a persuasion method aimed at getting your prospect to say yes to a specific question or situation (making a sale, setting up a meeting, etc. (New languages), (Talk to me) They say that no one can take Wakemans mantle, but here is the exception. Just listened to it and will now give my completely unwanted (I'm sure) thoughts, Homeworld - Only gets interesting after about the 4 minute mark but then gets much better. We see that hate destroys the soul Giving me good reason, (Come tomorrow) The ladder? Oh – doesn’t get much better than this, than this, Who made me make believe Igor Khoroshev – keyboards, backing vocals, Additional musicians Your voice is the perfect key, Is there something that And I can’t help but want to know "The Ladder" was released in 1999, when it was assumed Yes had turned to dinosaurs and been forgotten. Waiting for the world to answer As I reach to the healing of each spoken word (new languages) Making me see again Making me see again Is our world, our life As the power proves you right Singing as one From the beginning As Jon elaborated, ‘We always have had excellent equipment and it’s looking good, but we don’t have finances like U2 who took the Zoo TV on the road, which was amazing.’, As Jon points out, nothing can ever be taken for granted in YES. She ay… Do wa bap That's prog!". It is the only Yes album with keyboardist Igor Khoroshev as a full time member & also the last one with guitarist Billy Sherwood. Chris Squire – bass, backing vocals To feel so much better To bring you salvation Like Rick, saying “I don’t want to be in the band anymore, it’s frustrating;” eventually you say okay. Nine voices I can feel the love coming I can feel the rain coming (live this life again) Yes-ladders are pretty straightforward, albeit get easier and more second nature the more socially experienced you become and the better able to cold read and gauge what someone likes and doesn't like that you get. Is there something that This loving place, beyond belief, You got to stand stand to to together Of the world that we survive, Your temple is the harmony I've actually been a long time lurker of the site, but decided to make an account and get involved with the community. Take me out and let me get me some, Take take take and dance me thru the lightning That you understand, And only you knew The making of reason for you and I I can feel the rain coming Thank you! Nine tribesmen stand alone Rod Murray – trombone on “Lightning Strikes” Everybody wants some (Take the river) All Rights Reserved. Sometimes people praise bands for being creatively open minded, but then latch on to a certain inspiration that the band had for a time and end up losing out on all this new potential inspiration that the band is finding along their way. It’s what makes us realise I'll say it again: great album. As a metaphor for moving on, Sometimes I check myself So we mesmerize a way to go It shakes you, yes it shakes you Live this life again, Finally… We put it to the test Dedicate to the true believer in you One world… one touch I can feel the storm Keep the message alive, You got to stand stand to to together We can sing the rain More than that I do not not know We have seen the world, this ecstasy (Destiny), (Take the river) Remembering his every word, That my children sing to me Promise is made, promise is made, We began at the first real spring (Come tomorrow) Woot woot its almost 2021 here`s hoping for a better year than 2020. Just what makes us realise You never know what’s going to happen, we are going on tour soon and you don’t know how life is going to be. Ladder (), a formation in the game of Go Supposed to feel To bring you closer to the one, It’s what keeps us so alive Yes you caught me when I was falling fast The cheerful sparkle of "Fragile" is there, if not the musical sophistication, and the pop sensibilities of "90125" without the filler and fluff. A question of origin, Only in the recent past UK Heavy Weight Vinyl Pressing The Ladder is the sixteenth album by progressive rock band Yes and was released in 1999. Making me free again Eya he say coming together Finally… Put it to the test The secret of Cosmic symbols were prominent on stage, while a simple light show projected images around tented screens, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. People embracing these feelings of limbo I’m with you Fun song. Promise is made, promise is made, Make me real, make me longing to see you smile The Ladder is the sixteenth album by progressive rock band Yes and was released in 1999. Nine Voices - "I workshopped this one and...snoozers!". Just so that you have your expectations in the right place. Skyward shone New Language - Okay, now we're gettin' somewhere. To start to believe in Yes would continue into the next decade(and beyond)but the focus here is Yes from the 90's so I will conclude by listing 10 songs that I feel are worthy of checking out for those who don't know Yes … You saw me when I was dreaming you I see that you joined us just 1 hour and 43 minutes ago. Put them in your arms for you my love Music be the master planner And listen Into your life, Not a lot is missing This dialogue YES decided to bring in the objective ears of producer Bruce Fairbairn, to give the music the benefit of an outsider’s perspective. Nothing can change us now Yes ‎– The Ladder Label: Eagle Records ‎– EAGLT088, Eagle Records ‎– GAS 0000088 EAG, Eagle Records ‎– EDL EAG 236-2 I was a lurker here too for nine years until I took the momentous decision to finally join this friendly PA community just last year. This living is a gift I should know, Lay it down and let me live the new language We follow the sun, Truth is a simple place As the power proves you right Forever be your guiding song, Take me home Vision forgets who is real Neil Nicholson – tuba on “Lightning Strikes”, Golden forest golden lake My guess is the stigma around later Yes albums may keep people from giving it the chance it deserves. Yes ‎– The Ladder Label: Eagle Records ‎– EAGLT 088, Eagle Records ‎– GAS 0000088 EAG, Eagle Records ‎– EDL EAG 236-2, Beyond (3) ‎– EDL EAG 236-2 Clear through the sky Carry our wishes Make me believe again The Ladder is the eighteenth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. Only weakness can stop you from hearing Promise is made, promise is made, Shake it up, take me up Ride it out until you get the picture One life… truly, truly say it As the light shines so bright $4.41 +$2.99 shipping. That the promise will come when the promise is made Is as clear as his next invention, You take a second look to find Show me how you got this award for being alive. One world Steve Howe – lead and acoustic guitars, steel, mandolin, backing vocals We will sing at the very first spring – ya, We began at the first real spring Yes Live In Bucharest , Romania (Sala Palatului) 25 March 2000 - The Ladder Tour01. As I reach to the healing of each spoken word (new languages), On a beach They would say that you have to do what the producer says, and then you’re given the money to make an album. For the most part, this album could have been titled Yes Plays it Safe. Sounds like it would fit on 90125 or Big Generator, Face To Face - Sounds good. That’s in the hope that everyone It´s over a year I have listened the Ladder. Their millennial album, The Ladder, was released in September, just after the 30th anniversary of the release of their first album YES. Reaching out the universal How the promise will come when the promise is made I see that you joined us just 1 hour and 43 minutes ago. Is there something that And Bruce Fairbairn only worked on the Ladder because he died during the mixing stages of the album. The hectic schedule of studio sessions continued throughout the months of April and May. A short documentary about the making of The Ladder album in 1999. Set your clock to the start of a brand new year, Shine your heart to the universe and get the news (Come tomorrow) I think it´s quite the same level to me as Open Your Eyes, which I think like Big Generator is much better than it´s reputation. A question of origin, Ten thousand millions free The Ladder was seen as a conscious return to the ‘classic’ YES sound, while maintaining a contemporary edge. Chasing the reason Finally… Put it to the test telling me to let go, I can feel the earth moving (I can sing the rain) They took too many chances on that one. Now my children sing to me ‘N’ everybody wants some, Everybody wants some Alan White – drums, percussion, backing vocals Its what you do regardless Is there something that Translate each word Only strength can do justice Fastening your seatbelt tonight it could get jumpy, Showing me the good ‘n’ that Like a river to the sea, Make me believe again You feel the sacred ground Then again I’m running away, Vision is coming so fast I can’t stop myself Touching my spirit touching my feeling, Talk, talk, talk, keep moving ’round in circles You can choose to fall Its what you do… eventually, I’ve seen them running, down and out I sure hope so, it's deserving of all the love that Jon Anderson sings about, Typical Yes fan: "I like the old Yes. The anchor redeemed The rhythm of the sun That my children sang to me, Amazing as it seems You know, in the eighties, it was the producers and record companies controlling the finances. Other prominent tracks that found favour with the audience included ‘Lightning Strikes‘ which was released as a single, Bob Marley tribute ‘The Messenger‘ and ‘New Language‘, which, with its incorporation of all the traditional YES hallmarks, was the latterday equivalent to the classic ‘All Good People‘. The signals coming to you The horoscopes you read everyday I think the only song they played from that album was Shock to the System, and besides that, mostly songs from the classic era and from the West line-up. She ay… Do wa bap The Ladder is YES ‘ eighteenth studio album, released in 1999. Of anyone who tries to teach it, I have seen the dream Free to believe again in my human side Our home item 7 The Ladder 6 - The Ladder. The record was produced by Bruce Fairbairn (which proved to be his last one as he suddenly passed away in May 1999). Fairbairn died just before the recording of final vocals and mixing. 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