Episode 189 – Revisiting The Ladder

The Ladder, Ladder Tour programme and House of Blues DVD After the
review of The Ladder last week from Mark Anthony K, I thought I
would find out a bit more about this time when Billy Sherwood was
writing, recording and performing with the band. So I have
looked at Jon Kirkham's 'Time and a Word - The Yes Interviews' book
and a YouTube video of a concert fro the US Ladder Tour. What did
Billy Sherwood think of The Ladder? What can we learn about
Sherwood's live performances from this YouTube video? How will
Billy step into Chris' shoes? Also this week, I received the press
release about the AndersonPonty Band's new album and DVD. Jon
Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty I read the whole press release in the
episode but here's an extract: One of the most eagerly awaited
releases of 2015 by the AndersonPonty Band, featuring music icons
Jon Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty, is scheduled to hit the streets
early Fall 2015! “Better Late Than Never” is the new album taken
from a live performance, and enhanced with innovative production.
The package includes a bonus DVD featuring outstanding performances
by the band captured in September 2014 at the Wheeler Opera House
in Aspen, Colorado. The AndersonPonty Band has created some
breathtaking new musical compositions. “Better Late Than Never”
also showcases rearrangements of classic YES hits like “Owner Of A
Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout” and “Wonderous Stories”, as well as
some of Jean Luc Ponty's beloved compositions, with Jon's lyrical
vocals and melodies enhancing the music and creating a very special
and unique sound such as “Infinite Mirage” a new song incorporating
Jean Luc's classic tune “Mirage”. AndersonPonty Band website Take a
listen to the episode and let me know what you think! Show links
and notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TEec3O2qI Progarchy
interview with Alan White Glide Magazine interview with Geoff
Downes Billy Sherwood interview For Bass Players Only Sherwood
interview Nick Baker's Like It Is vinyl Preston Frazier's Yes and
Toto ticket Preston's The Prophet review   Please subscribe!
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