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From: mfs@mhuxr.UUCP (SIMON)
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Subject: Re: "YES" or great concerts.
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Date: Thu, 27-Jun-85 16:54:00 EDT
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> Goes to show it's all a matter of taste.  I thought Relayer was a mishmash
> attempting to integrate Yes-style (whatever that is and was) with a new
> sound, namely Moraz's jazz-tinged flavorings.  I thought the clash was too
> harsh, that the styles didn't meld into anything.  "Sound Chaser" sounded
> to me like four or five separate compositions force-fitted together.
> I always believed Moraz was very wrong for that band---though I actually
> liked his previous work with Refugee.

It sure is a matter of taste. Moraz was/is not as flashy as Wakeman,
and I always felt he was more willing to intgrate his sound into the
tune, rather than take Wakeman's approach of integrating the tune into
his sound. Also (this is not a flame) I have always wondered how much
of Wakeman's popularity was based on those flying blond locks. I mean,
the music he has made as a leader ranges from average (HENRY VIII) to
mediocre (KING ARTHUR) to embarrassing (just about everything else)

Moraz deferred to Steve Howeas lead soloist, creating sound textures,
which supported the guitaristic and vocal flights that make up so much
of Yes. I always felt that Wakeman was trying to inject himself into
those heights as well. Bruford was able to fill in, but as has
been pointed out, White just was not as inventive. The group's
music with White and Wakeman always sounds top-heavy.

Just some opinions
Marcel Simon

PS Does anyone know Moraz's solo album, I ? Came out before GOING FOR
THE ONE. It's one of my favorites. I'd be interested to hear what others
have to say about it.