Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Prog pioneers YES have had their share of lineup changes throughout their 54-year history, not the least of which are their keyboardists. GEOFF DOWNES came through that revolving door in 1979, resulting in the controversial but impressive album "Drama." After moving on to co-write blockbuster hits for ASIA along with many other collaborations and projects, DOWNES rejoined YES in 2011 for the "Fly From Here" album and has been a member ever since.

DOWNES talked to Sonic Perspectives on the cusp of releasing the new YES album “Mirror To The Sky” which finds the revitalized band stretching out once again into longer compositions (Find our own review of the album here: sonicperspectives.com/album-reviews/yes-mirror-to-the-sky/). Scott Medina talks with GEOFF about his role on the album, the impact of using a symphonic orchestra in the latest YES recordings, the sad passing of ALAN WHITE, and the future of the band. Join us for this 25 minute chat which includes a few unexpected nuggets of information from the ever-affable GEOFF DOWNES.

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