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Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhDšļø Dan Shinder on Building Drum Talk TV & Music Entrepreneurship SuccessDan Shinder shares the inside story of how he built Drum Talk TV into one of the most engaged music platforms online, with over 1.85 million followers and 100 million annual views. This episode explores his unique approach to music entrepreneurship, audience building, and long-term brand growth.If youāre a musician, content creator, or entrepreneur trying to stand out online, this conversation dives deep into the strategies that work in todayās competitive digital world. Danās insights speak directly to those wondering:āHow do I build an audience from scratch?āāHow can I turn my musi...2025-06-2828 min
When Words Fail...Music SpeaksEpisode 421 - From Drumming Passion to Social Media Empire: The Journey of Dan ShinderEpisode Summary:Join host James Cox as he interviews Dan Shinder, the pioneering social media strategist and founder of Drum Talk TV. Dan shares his journey from a young aspiring drummer to creating a global lifestyle brand with nearly 1.5 million followers. Discover the healing power of music, the art of drumming, and how Dan built an empire without paid advertisements or SEO tactics.Key Topics:The importance of mental health and therapyDan's early influences and passion for drummingThe impact of Led Zeppelin on Dan's career choiceThe...2025-05-221h 14
BizBlendScaling Without Ads: Dan Shinder on Organic Growth, Authentic Marketing, and the Big Mistakes Killing Your BrandIn this episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Dan Shinder, founder of Drum Talk TV, to unpack how he built a global brand reaching 100 million people yearlyāwithout paid ads, boosted posts, or SEO hacks. Dan shares the unconventional strategies behind his 1.5 million-strong community, why most brands fail with hashtags, and the five essentials every post needs to stay alive. If you're tired of chasing algorithms and wasting ad spend, this is the masterclass you didnāt know you needed.
About the Guest: Dan Shinder is the founder of Drum Talk TV, a global lifestyle medi...2025-05-0426 min
YesshiftEp 184 - Review of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual ChangeDan and Steven review their copies of Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - Live - Perpetual Change! Dan got the CD/DVD set, and Steven got the Blu-ray!2025-04-2442 min
YesshiftEp 183 - Hamadryad Tracks Featuring BenoƮt DavidFor BenoƮt David's birthday, Dan and Steven touch on a couple Hamadryad tracks on which BenoƮt David's vocals are credited: "Omnipresent Umbra" from the 2005 album Safe in Conformity, and "In My Country" from their 2010 album Intrusion. And we'll of course touch on his role in Yes!2025-04-2030 min
YesshiftEp 181 - Favorite Steve Howe Stuff from the SeventiesFor Steve Howe's birthday, Dan and Steven talk about some of their favorite Steve Howe stuff from the '70s. (And he's in his seventies!) Feel free to comment some of your favorites!2025-04-0930 min
YesshiftEp 180 - A Complete 180Dan and Steven share their thoughts on an upcoming Yes tour!2025-04-0117 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition 1/11/25 - January B-Days, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Tour, Chris Welch Q&A & More
Dan and Steven go live with the first Yesshift episode of the year, and also the first Yesshift News Desk Edition of the year. Off the top, we acknowledge the passing of Peter Banks' Flash bandmate Colin Carter. We also give January birthday shout-outs to Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, and Jon Davison. And the news items include how you can get involved in a Chris Welch Q&A we're hosting via www.DrumTalkTVBrilliance.com , a new set of tour dates for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks (which includes changes in the personnel), and some upcoming releases pertaining to Yes...2025-01-1152 min
YesshiftEp 171 - National TrevorDan and Steven spend the 20th anniversary of National Treasure to share thoughts on the franchise and Trevor Rabin's music for it. Are you a fan of National Treasure? Feel free to share any memories.
2024-11-1931 min
YesshiftEp 170 - Dave Kerzner Talks About IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on BroadwayDave Kerzner joins us again, this time to talk about IT - A Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! Are you a fan of the original concept album by Genesis? The 50th anniversary is Nov. 22nd, and that's when IT comes out! You can order it here: https://sonicelements.bandcamp.com/ IT features:
Francis Dunnery
Dave Kerzner
Nick D'Virgilio
Fernando Perdomo
Billy Sherwood
Steven Rothery
Nad Sylvan
Martin Levac
Randy McStine
Lee Pomeroy
Dan Hancock2024-11-1559 min
Soundtrack Your Life | A Film and TV PodcastDrumTalk TV's Dan Shinder Explains Why He's One of the Drummers of This is Spinal Tap (1984)Dan Shinder, founder of DrumTalkTV joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about the soundtrack to the 1984 Rob Reiner Mockumentary, This is Spinal Tap, and how it might be more realistic than a lot of rock biopics out there. We break down the big hair, on-stage disasters, dressing room shenanigans, and of course, THE MUSIC. From "Hell Hole" to "Stonehenge" and everything in between, Dan connects the dots between the absurd events in the film and the real life events that might have inspired them. Also, there's a small wink to Dan in the movie?!For More Information about...2024-11-111h 17
YesshiftSteven's Vinyl Adventures - Nektar's Mission to MarsSteven talks about his vinyl copy of Nektar's latest album Mission to Mars. And Dan will be interviewing their drummer Jay Dittamo later today, Tues. Sept. 24th, 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT. It'll be live @DrumTalkTV on Facebook and YouTube!
2024-09-2414 min
YesshiftGearShift - Scott Higham Gear Talk on Drum Talk TVAs a bonus release before the next regular Yesshift episode, here's something from Drum Talk TV. Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for some gear talk! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon from 2008-2014! Others he's performed and/or recorded with include Shadowkeep, Clive Nolan, Vinyl Destination, The Fabulous Feedback Band, Alan Reed, Infinitome... The list goes on! He's worked with cover bands AND original bands! Tune in to this conversation...2024-08-1126 min
YesshiftEp 152 - Heaven & Earth 10 Years LaterDan and Steven look back at the 2014 Yes album Heaven & Earth on its 10th anniversary! Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and mixed by Billy Sherwood, this album featured the lineup of Jon Davison, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White. Do you have any favorites from this album? Did you get to see the material they played live? Check out the conversation! Plus, we also share news of Steve Howe and Dylan Howe on the upcoming album Guitarscape!
Yes live in San Jose 2014: https://youtu.be/nwRWQT7s-Q4
2024-07-1752 min
YesshiftEp 150 - 3-Year Anniversary Show!
Celebrating the third anniversary of Yesshift with a few topics! An icebreaker topic Dan came up with is the question of what one ABWH song we'd each have liked played on the Union Tour. Then we'll touch on July birthdays by talking about what Peter Banks era Yes songs we'd like to see on a new tour as a nod to him, notable Igor Khoroshev keyboard moments on The Ladder, and Trevor Horn's somewhat recent release Echoes: Ancient & Modern (a covers album follow-up to his earlier Reimagines the Eighties). And we'll collectively give our overall review of the Talk 30...2024-07-111h 33
YesshiftEp 148 - Patrick Moraz's Playing on RefugeeIn celebration of Patrick Moraz's birthday, Dan and Steven review the self-titled album Refugee! Released in 1974, this album featured Moraz alongside The Nice alumni Brian Davison (drums) and Lee Jackson (bass, guitar, lead vocals).
2024-06-2434 min
YesshiftEp 146 - AntithesYes Game for Alan White's BirthdayDan and Steven remember the late great Yes drummer Alan White on what would've been his 75th birthday. They play a game of AntithhesYes, naming songs that feel like opposites of each other and highlighting Alan's contributions on them. Chime in with opposites that come to mind and how Alan stands out on them!
2024-06-1448 min
YesshiftSteven's Vinyl Adventures - Future Double Feature
Before going on a weekend trip, Steven does another instalment of Steven's Vinyl Adventures, sharing his experiences finally playing the vinyl records he owns on a newly acquired record player. This one is a "Future Double Feature," spotlighting both Thank You from the Future by Moon Letters and A Memory of Our Future by Mandoki Soulmates. Steven will be back with Dan next week to interview Richie Castellano of The Band Geeks on Tuesday, June 11th, 6pm PDT, and then he'll see Jazz Sabbath on the 12th and recap it probably the day after. But YOU get to choose...2024-06-0721 min
YesshiftEp 144 - Reviewing Oliver Wakeman's Anam Cara
Dan and Steven review Oliver Wakeman's new solo album Anam Cara! It has Celtic influences and includes Hayley Griffiths (vocals), Oliver Day (acoustic guitars, mandolin, lute, lap steel), David Mark Pearce (electric guitars), Troy Donockley (whistles, Uilleann pipes), Robert McClung (violin), Mick Allport (saxophone, clarinet), Steve Amadeo (bass), and Scott Higham (drums)! You can order it here: https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman/oliver-wakeman_anam-cara_cd
2024-05-3030 min
YesshiftBONUS - Scott Higham Interview on Drum Talk TVScott Higham joins Dan Shinder for a live interview on Drum Talk TV! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon from 2008-2014! Others he's performed and/or recorded with include Shadowkeep, Clive Nolan, Vinyl Destination, The Fabulous Feedback Band, Alan Reed, Infinitome... The list goes on! He's worked with cover bands AND original bands! Tune in to this conversation!
2024-05-2137 min
YesshiftStevenstallment - 50 Years with Rush Music
Taking a little detour, Steven talks a bit about Rush! With their debut album having turned 50 years old, it seems like a good time for him to reflect a bit on Rush and what the band means to him. And check out these other goodies!-Dan and Lou Caldarola (Limelight) discussing Rush on Drum Talk TV's Under the Influence: https://youtube.com/live/9uAcO1JeJY8?feature=share
-Dan drumming to "Middletown Dreams": https://youtu.be/xdTSLxVjPxc
-Lou drumming to "The Best I Can": https://youtu.be/VXHIHZNnFc0
2024-03-1824 minYesshiftEp 134 - Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) in'terview
Derek Shulman, of Gentle Giant, Polygram records, Atco Records, and Roadrunner Records joins Steven and Dan to talk music and the music business. He was instrumental in signing so many amazing bands, that you all have banged your heads to, tapped your toes, too, swiveled your hips, too, and stumbled down the hall too Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and so so many more! Get the Steven Wilson remix of The Missing Piece here: https://linktr.ee/gentlegiantband Plus, Derek shares breaking news regarding a re-release of the live album Playing the Fool!
2024-03-061h 03
YesshiftBonus - John Weathers (Gentle Giant) Interview on Drum Talk TVHere's another bonus release for the Yesshift feed, with Dan interviewing John Weathers of Gentle Giant on Drum Talk TV! John Weathers most known as the longest sitting drummer for Gentle Giant joins Dan for his first Drum Talk TV interview! John was also with Eyes of Blue, Man, Buzzy Linhart, Big Sleep, Graham Bond with Magick, The Neutrons, Peter Welch, Huw Chiswell and Wild Turkey, as well as Welsh TV Soundtracks.
You can order the Steven Wilson remixes of The Missing Piece and Interview at https://linktr.ee/gentlegiantband
And tune in Wednesday, March 6th, Noon Pacific / 3pm...2024-03-0148 min
YesshiftBonus - Harvey Lee (Author of Backstage Pass) Interview with Dan on Drum Talk TVDan Shinder welcomes Harvey, author of "Backstage Pass | 50% Rock & Roll 50% Business, 100% True!" This book is a MUST for any musician and music fan who loves the peek behind the curtain into what makes the music business tick, from stage to business office. He worked in the biz from schlepper to roadie to FOH engineer, studio producer, manager and beyond.
Harvey also played an instrumental roll as a master product marketer in something called XBOX and work with brands like Virgin, Epson and many more! Check learn more about his book and services at https://www.harvey-lee.com/book
2024-02-2750 min
YesshiftEp 132 - When Oliver Wakeman Played with StrawbsJoin Dan and Steven for a celebration of Oliver Wakeman's birthday and a conversation about the time he was with Strawbs, another one of his dad's old bands! Did you ever get to see Strawbs with Oliver in the lineup? He was on the 2009 album Dancing to the Devilās Beat and joined them live that year, even appearing on a couple tracks from the live album Strawberry Fayre!
2024-02-2630 min
YesshiftEp 129 - Tribute to Jim Ladd
Legendary DJ Jim Ladd would have been 76 today, born Jan. 17, 1948 and passed away Dec. 16, 2023. Were you a listener of Jim Ladd? Steve and Dan share their stories as two generations of fans and will cite some work Jim did with Billy Sherwood of Yes. Below is info from Wikipedia:"Jim was one of the last of the "Freeform" rock DJ's the United States Rock Radio. Ladd began his career in 1969 at KNAC, a small Long Beach rock station. After two years there, he moved to Los Angeles station KLOS. In 1974 he moved to KMET, known to its legions of...2024-01-1731 min
YesshiftStevenstalment - Favorite Tony Kaye Moment on Each of the First Three Yes Albums
Steven went live to celebrate founding Yes keyboarist Tony Kaye's birthday and read fans' favorite Tony Kaye moments from each of the first three Yes albums: Yes, Time and a Word, and The Yes Album! Dan sent in his favorites as well, which Steven read. Tune in and celebrate Tony Kaye today!
2024-01-1149 min
YesshiftEp 127 - Tales from Topographic Oceans at 50
We are celebrating a little album you may have heard of called Tales from Topographic Oceans! This double album was released by Yes 50 years ago today! What are your memories of this album? Tune in and join the discussion! And check out Dan's tribute to TFTO and Brain Salad Surgery via www.facebook.com/DrumTalkTV at 4:30pm PST!
Relevant Links:
Dan's Drum Talk TV celebration of TFTO and Brain Salad Surgery: https://youtu.be/kUCC5mrzXAE
TFTO 50 merch: https://yesofficial.manheadmerch.com/
Classic Tales of...2023-12-071h 03
YesshiftStevenstallment - Steve Hackett Los Angeles 2023 Concert ReviewSteven Shinder reviews the concert he went to November 18, 2023 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. This was part of Steve Hackett's tour Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at 50 & Hackett Highlights. Plus, Hackett has a new solo album on the horizon titled The Circus and the Nightwhale!
2023-11-1930 min
YesshiftEp 120 - Keith Emerson: Variations Review
On the late Keith Emerson's birthday, we are talking about the new 20-CD box set titled Keith Emerson: Variations. This career-spanning set has a lot of amazing recordings, including solo albums, soundtracks, and concerts! You can order it via the links below:
https://burningshed.com/keith-emerson_variations_boxset
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/keith-emerson-variations-20cd-box-set/
Drum Talk TV Keith Emerson tribute vlog Dan mentioned: https://youtu.be/EWHfWu13oyg
2023-11-0240 min
YesshiftEp 114 - Kevin Mulryne Interview: The Tormato Story
Kevin Mulryne of Yes Music Podcast joins us for a discussion of his book Yes: The Tormato Story, which you can check out at tormatobook.com As we discuss the book, we will also be celebrating the Tormato album itself, which recently turned 45 years old! Tell us your favorites from this album and if you saw the tour! (Tor, maybe?) And check out Dan playing along to "Future Times" / "Rejoice" shortly before the show here: https://youtu.be/JdksdtLa-Cw
2023-09-3047 min
YesshiftEp 113 - 50 Years of Albums from 1973
What are your favorite albums from 1973? Join Yesshift hosts Dan and Steven, who will talk about some of the albums that came out in 1973. Neither knows which ones the other will focus on highlighting. The goal is also to not retread on albums theyāve devoted entire episodes to before, or spend too much time on what they intend to cover later. So, you will get to hear about some albums that are perhaps not so Yes-related.
nd afterward, check out Dan's Almost Daily Vlog from Drum Talk TV, where he played along to a few songs from 1973: https://yo...2023-09-231h 00YesshiftYesshift - A Trip Through "The Secret Path": Featuring the Art of Roger Dean and Freyja Dean
What is your favorite work by Roger Dean and/or Freyja Dean? Hi itās Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder of Yesshift! In October of 2022 we hit the road for downtown San Franciscoās Haight Street Art Center to see the magnificent art exhibit by Roger Dean and Freyja Dean. A week later, Steven also saw Roger's art exhibited prior to a Yes show at the Magnolia in El Cajon. Join us for this Yesshift documentary, A Trip Through āThe Secret Pathā: Featuring the Art of Roger Dean and Freyja Dean. You will see their art like never before in jaw-d...2023-09-041h 40
YesshiftTotal Mass Retain - Live from Daryl's House (Official Bootleg)Celebrating the release of Total Mass Retain's CHRIS SQUIRE BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CONCERT, TMR joins forces with co-hosts Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder of Drum Talk TV and Yesshift to discuss this Epic Event. After watching, check out the playlist of the concert here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nb8j3oRNyY&list=PL-AWmdheOLfPsb7qS8UXy_e5yinqC03Vn&ab_channel=TotalMassRetainYESTributeBand
2023-07-131h 00YesshiftUpdate - Kevin Godley Interview Promo
Hi everyone! It's Dan and Steven, and we were originally having Kevin Godley on the show, but he got tied up and we're trying to reschedule. If we're able to set a new date, we'll add it to this description. In the meantime, here's a tease of what we wanna touch on when we do interview Kevin Godley. Some of you may know him for his work in 10cc and Godley & Creme. The duo worked on music videos for a LOT of well known musicians. In the Yes sphere, they worked on the music videos for "Leave It!" Also...2023-07-0505 min
YesshiftEp 105 - Another Conversation with Oliver Wakeman
Oliver Wakeman joins us once again for another Yesshift interview! He has been up to A LOT. He took part in The Other Coronation Concert in May, he's been working on an album titled Anam Cara, and he'll be performing material from Yes' From a Page and more at the Summer's End Festival this autumn. Check out the conversation! NOTE: Dan's mic isn't working for the beginning, but his comments are very spaced apart and you can still hear Steven and Oliver. Dan's first audible comment is about 17 minutes in, and there's also a moment 5 minutes in where Oliver's...2023-06-281h 20
YesshiftBonus Ep - Mirror to the Sky UnboxingSteven Shinder here! I have received my physical copy of the new Yes album Mirror to the Sky, so here is my unboxing video! How's everyone feeling about the album and the physical release? I got mine here: https://centurymedia.store/product/Y4CE780COMBO/yes-mirror-to-the-sky-2cd-blu-ray-digital-download
2023-06-1525 min
YesshiftEp 103 - Alan White's Work Outside of YesJoin us as we celebrate Alan White on what would have been his 74th birthday. We love talking about his work in Yes, but this episode will have a focus on his work outside of Yes. Dan and Steven will each bring up certain points of his career they'd like to bring up. Be part of the conversation and share your favorite Alan White works beyond Yes!
2023-06-1447 min
YesshiftBONUS Unboxing - A Surprise Episode, "The Revealing!" (Asia in Asia)Hey, it's Dan! Right before we began the previous episode, I sprung onto Steve that I wanted to do another quick surprise episode following, so here we are. He didn't/doesn't even know what it was about until we begin and it unfolds š
Relevant Links:
-Asia in Asia box set: https://www.amazon.com/Asia-Live-Budokan-Tokyo-Deluxe/dp/B09RMBX28FĀ
-And pre-order the Fantasia - Live in Tokyo 2007 3 LP release: Ā https://asiaband.lnk.to/fantasia3LPFA?fbclid=IwAR3jdnsJ2_lprEfsro6q4NMOpIrWw3U-B4IeZxkVh9sPSwyfGvQL-sLZAEc2023-01-1719 min
YesshiftEp 84 - 2022 Year in ReviewIn our year end wrap-up, we take a look at some favorites of a few topics and events covered in 2022, and ask that you chime in on each one in the comments as well. Thanks for following us and for a great 2022! Looking forward to 2023! -Steven and Dan2022-12-281h 09
Unstoppable OvercomersPower Half Hour, Unstoppable Business Owner Ep# 43 Dan ShinderDan Shinder has built a global presence with over 1 million active followers reaching millions more people a week, and growing by 4,500 a week from over 130 countries, reaching millions more people a month using content marketing on social media and brand-building strategies he developed on social media while growing the Drum Talk TV brand.
Ā The brand reached 120+ Million people in all of 2021. All of this was done 100% organically, with no boosting posts and no paid ads. The high level of engagement yieldās an average of 5 Million in reach, 2 Million post engagements, and 4 million video views, all in eve...2022-11-2444 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed | Passion to Profit StoriesE455 - Dan Shinder - How you can utilize strategies to grow your business, no matter what stage you are at currently.Today I get to speak with Dan Shinder.
Dan has built a global presence with over 1 million active followers reaching millions more people a week, and growing by 4,500 a week from over 130 countries, reaching millions more people a month using content marketing on social media and brand-building strategies he developed on social media while growing the Drum Talk TV brand. The brand reached 120+ Million people in all of 2021. All of this was done 100% organically, with no boosting posts, and no paid ads.
The high-level engagement yieldās an average of 5 Million in reach, 2 Million post en...2022-10-2754 min
YesshiftEp 72 - Trevor Rabin's Can't Look AwayToward the end of our road trip, we listened to Trevor Rabin's Can't Look Away! Steven has listened to it on several occasions, and this was apparently Dan's first time listening to it in full. Here are our thoughts on the album, continuing our "First Solo Album Since Joining Yes" series of sorts! Also, the phone overheated midway through, hence the abrupt transition.
Relevant Links:
-"Something to Hold Onto" music video: https://youtu.be/AhOUIgRUKX4
-Steven's review of Can't Look Away for its 30th anniversary in 2019: https://vocal.media/beat/don-t-look-away-from-trevor-rabin-s-can-t-look-away2022-10-2024 min
YesshiftEp 57 - Steve Hackett InterviewSteven and Dan welcome legendary guitarist Steve Hackett to talk about his new live album and current tour for "Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More," as well as GTR, Squackett, Genesis and more about his career! You can get the new live album Genesis Revisited live album from https://bit.ly/SteveHackett-GenesisRevisitedLive-SecondsOut-andMORE and go to hackettsongs.com for more info!
Relevant Link:
Steve Hackett - When the Heart Rules the Mind LIVE - Feb 3, 2018 - Cruise to the Edge: https://youtu.be/UDpwZ3O9XUQ2022-08-0926 min
YesshiftEp 56 - Craig Blundell InterviewDan Shinder and Steven Shinder welcomed Craig Blundell from Steve Hackett's band on this Drum Talk TV/Yesshift simulcast. We talked about influences (a bit of Yes and Bill Bruford talk) and various aspects of his career. Along with being on tour with Mr. Hackett on the Genesis Revisited - Seconds Out + More Tour, Craig has had a very busy career! We show a great drum solo clip, but check out this pedigree:
From 2015 to 2021, Craig tracked and programmed well over 100 different projects and played on over 50 albums, including 6 UK top 10 albums from Steven Wilson to Steve...2022-08-0856 min
YesshiftBONUS: Drum Talk TV's Tribute to the Tributes: Total Mass Retain w/ Drummer Joe CassHere's another bonus episode from Drum Talk TV! Dan Shinder and Jason Gianni welcome drummer Joe Cass from Total Mass Retain, an awesome YES tribute band, on Tribute to the Tributes!
What makes a great band? Well, they have to sound great, right? What makes a great tribute band? They have to sound great and sound as close to the real thing as possible, right? Dan and Jason introduce you to extraordinary tribute bands who absolutely NAIL IT! The takeaway? As a cover band, a lot can be learned from great tribute bands. Ever hear a cover...2022-07-2750 min
YesshiftEp 46 - Vangelis Memorial TributeJoin Steven Shinder, Dan Shinder and guest David Watkinson in remembering Vangelis, a virtuoso in the music world who passed away recently. They share thoughts on his solo discography, his Yes audition, his collaborations with Jon Anderson, and his scores for films, which include Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire. And if you check out the video version, Dave actually shows off some Vangelis memorabilia!2022-06-0446 min
YesshiftEp 38 - Bill Bruford Interview on Drum Talk TV!Bill Bruford joins Drum Talk TVās Dan Shinder and Danās son Steven from their podcast Yesshift to talk about the new box set, Bill Bruford: Making a Song and Dance! Due April 29, you can pre-order it here: https://bit.ly/BillBruford-6CDBox Bill Bruford has had a prolific career in the worlds of prog rock and jazz. He was a founding member of Yes, later a member of both King Crimson and UK, and even led his own bands Bruford and Earthworks! Check out the conversation!2022-04-141h 04
YesshiftEp 36 - Guest Oliver Wakeman!Steve and Dan welcome Oliver Wakeman for his first Yesshift interview! We talked about his upcoming box set Collaborations (featuring music he recorded with Steve Howe and later with Gordon Giltrap), and touch upon his work with Yes and other points of his musical career, and more!
Relevant Links:
-Collaborations on Burning Shed (available April 15): https://burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman/oliver-wakeman_collaborations_3cd
-Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman Live at Huntingdon Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgzvT5uFrUA
-"November Wedding" (Prog Report 'Prog From Home' Performance): https://www...2022-03-261h 18
YesshiftEp 35 - Two Sides of Peter BanksThis is part 2 of our chronological journey through Yes members' first solo albums since joining Yes. This time, it's Two Sides of Peter Banks, released August 21, 1973 by the original Yes guitarist. We talk about our impressions of the material (this was Dan's first listen), how Yes it may sound, a fun anecdote regarding Peter's involvement with Phil Collins and Steve Hackett, and more!
Relevant Links:
-Peter Banks interview on marqueeclub.net
-Album listing and Rolling Stone review on PeterBanks.net
-Bill Bruford's Making a Song and Dance box set on Burning...2022-03-1850 min
YesshiftEp 34 - The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Rick WakemanHere's Part 1 of our series covering Yes' membersā first solo albums after joining Yes. This episode, we're featuring Rick Wakeman's The Six Wives Of Henry VIII. Released in January 1973, this was the beginning of Rick's monumental solo career.
Relevant Links:
-Cleve Scene article
-"Jane Seymour" Live March 9, 2022 on YouTube
-Rick Wakeman - After the Ball (Live, 2018) | Live Portraits
-Rick Wakeman - Outtakes | Live Portraits
-Adam Falkner announcement on RWCC
-Charity Portrait news on RWCC
-Rock and Romance Cruise
-Play it Fo...2022-03-1347 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - March 8, 2022On this episode, we talk about today's breaking news that Yes are no longer performing Relayer on tour this year. Instead, they are performing Close to the Edge to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The two of us have different reactions, and you'll also hear comments from people who tuned in to the Facebook Live broadcast. We also talk about the 40th anniversary of the first Asia album!
Relevant Links:
-The tour announcement on YesWorld
-Close to the Yes Facebook Page
-Their cover of "Siberian Khatru"
-Lobate Scarp's cover of...2022-03-0941 min
YesshiftEp 33 - Chris Squire and Billy Sherwood's Collaborative RelationshipHere we are, celebrating the birthdays of Chris Squire (b. March 4, 1948) and Billy Sherwood (b. March 14, 1965). Since their birthdays are 10 days apart, we decided to talk about their collaborative relationship on this episode. Discussion points include Yes, World Trade, Conspiracy, and more! This was broadcast on Facebook Live, so you'll hear a few viewer comments that happened in real time.
Relevant Links:
-Alan White's Facebook posts about Don Aston and Chris Squire.
-Geoff Downes' tweet about Chris Squire.
-Oliver Wakeman's picture with Chris Squire and Dave Grohl that came out while...2022-03-0431 min
YesshiftEp 32 - Happy Birthday to Oliver Wakeman!On this episode, we wish @Oliver Wakeman a happy 50th birthday and talk about his work with Yes, the recent music videos of him and Gordon Giltrap promoting his upcoming Collaborations box set, and MORE! Chime in with your thoughts on his works. We're going to have him on our show LIVE Saturday, March 26 at noon PST. Send us your questions and they might be read to him!
Relevant Links:
Moneyfacturing - Oliver Wakeman and Gordon Giltrap
Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman Live at Huntingdon Hall
Collaborations listing on Burning Shed2022-02-2636 min
YesshiftEp 31 - Return of Mike TianoMike Tiano joined Steven and Dan on this Facebook Live episode of Yesshift to talk about his days with YesWorld, for which he is credited for bringing Yes onto the Internet! Think about that statement for a moment. We also talk about his album, CREĆTISVAN and details on how you can acquire Yes collectible stickers and posters when ordering his album! Check out the ways to purchase his album via http://miketiano.com/ and check out his article on the Get Back documentary at http://somethingelsereviews.com/author/miketiano/2022-02-2150 minYesshiftFacebook LIVE Update - February 18, 2022Hey, it's Steve Shinder and Dan Shinder with our first Yesshift Live broadcast! Thanks for tuning in! We shared news on a couple upcoming interviews with Yes-related guests, as well as Yes/prog-related news! Free to share this with other Yes and prog heads! News items include:
-"A Living Island" music video
-Roger Dean Facebook Live painting sessions
-Asia XXX picture disc release coming on Record Store Day
-Cover of Asia's "Faithful" by Harry's Music Musings
-Dave Kerzner All Star Prog Band announcement
-In the Court...2022-02-1949 min
YesshiftBONUS(era) - Drum Talk TV's Tribute to the Tributes: AWAKEN w/ Drummer Greg BonaseraHello Yesshift listeners! This bonus episode is actually Drum Talk TV's Tribute to the Tributes! This series is hosted by Dan Shinder and Jason Gianni (drummer educator, author of The Drummer's Bible, drummer of The Ultimate Queen Celebration). The Yes tribute band Awaken is featured here, with their drummer Greg Bonasera joining the conversation! As you'll hear Steven explain in the opening narration, Dan's audio was not audible in the broadcast, so he's silent throughout, but Jason relays his questions and comments. You'll hear a nice breadth of Awaken performances in the clips that are included. Enjoy!
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YesshiftEp 30 - Interview with Adam Sears of Lobate ScarpOn this episode, we're joined by Adam Sears of prog rock band Lobate Scarp! After talking a bit about Star Wars, Adam goes over influences and how he got into Yes. We talk about Lobate Scarp's previous releases and then focus on upcoming album You Have It All, which features Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood on the title track. We even preview a bit of that song, as well as upcoming single "Our Test Tube Universe." The album's official worldwide release date is April 1, but those who pre-ordered via Indiegogo will receive the album digitally on February 22. Check out...2022-02-1352 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - January 30, 2022Here's a #ThrowbackThursday post: an episode we recorded earlier this week! ;) It ended up going up to almost an hour, but we really wanted to talk about the news items we had left. Here are the topics:
-Steve Howe's post about Don Wilson, including a link to his cover of "Walk Don't Run"
-Tom Brislin's Meat Loaf tour throwbacks
-Trevor Horn shares throwback pic to Drama Tour
-The Music Locker post about Yes Fragile Tour cabinets
-Awaken's cover of "Sound Chaser"
-Rick Wakeman posted "Sweet Georgia Brown"...2022-02-0359 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - January 25, 2022As it turns out, this news episode was not enough to cover all of the remaining Yes-related news we had on deck, so there will be a third part next week! On this episode, we cover the following topics:
-Alan White's tribute to the recently departed Don Wilson
-Billy Idol's guitarist Steve Stevens' comments on Steve Howe in Guitar Player
-Steve Howe's recent interview with Guitar Player
-Rick Wakeman mentioning upcoming lunch with Steve Howe in Loudersound interview
-Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star's album Lullaby Versions of Yes
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YesshiftNews Desk Edition - January 24, 2022We are back with another news episode! There was a lot this past month, so we're dividing it into two episodes, the second of which will be out sometime soon! First, Dan mentions the arrival of his copy of Yes in the 1980s. Then we touch upon a couple tangentially Yes-related things we each watched recently. Steven watched Invasion: UFO (featuring Francis Monkman's "Dawn of an Era,") and Dan watched John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky. After this, we cover the following news topics:
-Tom Brislin's posts about Meat Loaf's passing (here and here)
-Kansas...2022-01-2542 min
YesshiftEp 29 - January Yes Birthday BoysOn this episode, we celebrate the birthdays of Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, and Jon Davison! For each musician, we talk about their time with Yes, as well as other bands in their careers. We also mention some of our favorite songs and performances featuring them. Listen and join in on the celebration by commenting some highlights from their careers!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you prefer not to look at us. We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to email...2022-01-1640 min
YesshiftEp 28 - 20th Century Yes Concert FilmsAfter hearing Steven botch the intro of who's the father and who's the son, listen to this discussion of Yes concerts filmed in the 20th century that got official releases! A while ago, listener Brian Harris suggested we do a rundown of the concert films, so we've divided the topic into the centuries and will do an episode on the 21st century concert films sometime in the future. In the meantime, check out what we have to say about the following as well as what comments we got from a few people who said what their favorites are:
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YesshiftEp 27 - Christmas Solo Albums (Video Version)Video viewable on Spotify. On this last Yesshift episode for the year, we get festive by talking about Christmas solo albums by Yes members. We begin by reviewing Rick Wakeman's Christmas Variations (2000) and Christmas Portraits (2019). The album cover of the former has, fittingly, had variations over the years. We also touch upon the "I Saw Three Ships" cover that Oliver Wakeman performed on with Jeff Scheetz, John Payne, Oliver Wakeman, Pete Coleman, Bob Catley, and Rodney Matthews. Then we talk about Chris Squire's Swiss Choir (2007), followed by Jon Anderson's 3 Ships (1985), including the 2007 bonus tracks. Dan and Steven even each...2021-12-2458 min
YesshiftEp 27 - Christmas Solo Albums (Audio Version)Video version coming in a little while! On this last Yesshift episode for the year, we get festive by talking about Christmas solo albums by Yes members. We begin by reviewing Rick Wakeman's Christmas Variations (2000) and Christmas Portraits (2019). The album cover of the former has, fittingly, had variations over the years. We also touch upon the "I Saw Three Ships" cover that Oliver Wakeman performed on with Jeff Scheetz, John Payne, Oliver Wakeman, Pete Coleman, Bob Catley, and Rodney Matthews. Then we talk about Chris Squire's Swiss Choir (2007), followed by Jon Anderson's 3 Ships (1985), including the 2007 bonus tracks. Dan and...2021-12-2458 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - December 18, 2021Welcome to the final news episode for 2021! On this episode, we cover the following news topics:
-Downes Braide Association song āDear Arthur,ā dedicated to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, as detailed here: https://www.loudersound.com/news/downes-braide-association-pen-poignant-tribute-to-arthur-labinjo-hughes(YouTube video was here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX8myoInd9s)
-Rick Wakeman playing festive music at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, YouTube uploads (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGCgVRDIuciDCIojBkGlTg), Ā Ā (https://www.facebook.com/NNHospCharity/videos/1247575332419774), tour updates (https://www.rwcc.com/live.php#usaupdate), and featured on the cover of The Beat Magazine.
-Oli...2021-12-201h 22
YesshiftEp 26 - Mike Tiano Interview (Video Version)(Note: This version is to test the video feature on Spotify.) For this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Tiano! Longtime Yes fans will know that he has edited Notes From the Edge and brought YES (official) to the internet via YesWorld. Given the amount of anecdotes, we intend to do a follow-up episode sometime in the new year. For this one, we talk about Yes music, how Mike's involvement with Notes from the Edge, and his album CreƩtisvan (available at www.miketiano.com)! Dan and Steven have listened to the album multiple times and provide t...2021-12-151h 12
YesshiftEp 26 - Mike Tiano InterviewFor this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Tiano! Longtime Yes fans will know that he has edited Notes From the Edge and brought Yes to the internet via YesWorld. Given the amount of anecdotes, we intend to do a follow-up episode sometime in the new year. For this one, we talk about Yes music, how Mike's involvement with Notes from the Edge, and his album CreƩtisvan (available at www.miketiano.com)! Dan and Steven have listened to the album multiple times and provide their thoughts on it while Mike sheds light on his creative process. B...2021-12-151h 12
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - December 6, 2021On this episode, we cover the news topics we were not able to get to last time. Listen to our takes on each of these and let us know what you think! This episode covers the following:
-Listener feedback and suggestions
-Steve Howe articles from Reverb and Guitar World
-Chris Squire mention in Guitar World interview with Dave Pomeroy
-Billy Sherwood's Bass Inspirations playlist on Spotify
-Facebook update on Jon Anderson's 1000 Hands: Chapter Two
-Oliver Wakeman updates on Facebook and YouTube
-Rick Wakeman updates on...2021-12-0855 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - December 4, 2021We're back with another news episode! So much news accumulated since the last news episode that (as you'll hear on the recording) we decided to divide up the load, even teasing topics that'll be discussed on the next news episode coming soon. Enjoy our conversation about the following topics:
-Prog Report Awards 2021 voting ending December 6
-Acknowledgement of George Harrison's passing 20 years ago
-Greg Lake's widow Regina Lake relaunching Manticore Records
-Asia: The Official Live Bootlegs released
-Geoff Downes revealing on Vintage Rock Pod that he still has recordings with...2021-12-061h 14
YesshiftEp 25 - Not So Fragile at 5050 years ago on this day, the Yes album Fragile was released! We dissect this album track by track, share some trivia about it that listeners may or may not know, talk about its firsts, and go over its overall impact. Plus, toward the end, we draw a few parallels between it and the 90125 era. Celebrate this monumental album with us!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you prefer not to look at us. We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to...2021-11-261h 25
YesshiftEp 24 - The EpicsOn this episode, recorded August 15, we talk about the Yes epics! To make things simpler for the sake of time, we limit our definition of "Yes epics" to studio songs that are 15 minutes or longer. We promise that we talk about more than just "Close to the Edge," and we even talk a bit about live versions of some of the songs. Buckle up and go on this journey with us!
YouTube Link: "Awaken" - Jon Anderson & Todmobile 2013
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of...2021-11-2157 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - November 13, 2021On this news episode, after reading a bit of feedback, we go over our thoughts on the possibility of Yes, Asia, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy touring next year according to a recent Rolling Stone article. This leads us on an interesting tangent where we voice our opinions on hologram musicians. We also react to the Yes (Official) Facebook post about Alan Simon's Excalibur V. Furthermore, we speculate quite a bit on the future of Yes and its members as we cover Total Mass Retain's recent lineup change and info from recently published interviews with Billy Sherwood, Alan White...2021-11-141h 08
YesshiftEp 23 - The ShortiesOn this episode (recorded around early summer), we go chronologically through the Yes catalogue, pointing out some of the shorter songs that stand out to us. People love the epics, but we wanted to also acknowledge that there can be some good stuff packed into shorter Yes songs. Listen to hear what we pick out!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you prefer not to look at us. We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to email us at yesshiftpodcast @ gmail...2021-11-1053 min
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - October 29, 2021Lots of news to catch up on! We begin with info from Lobate Scarp regarding their Indiegogo campaign and news that they, as well as Jon Anderson and Paul Green Rock Academy, are going to be at RoSFest next year! Monday marked an important anniversary for Bill Bruford regarding King Crimson, and it also saw the release of the late Robby Steinhardt's solo album Not in Kansas Anymore, featuring a stacked cast including Patrick Moraz. We then briefly talk about observations regarding release dates of recent and new books Yes: A Visual Biography and Yes in the 1980s. After...2021-10-301h 04
YesshiftEp 22 - Birthday Tribute to Michael SherwoodThis episode is dedicated to Michael Sherwood, musician and older brother of Billy Sherwood. Born October 27, 1959, Michael sadly passed away November 5, 2019. Joining us for the first portion of this show are guests Mike Blanco (Happy birthday to him as well!) and Byron Scott, who share their stories about Michael Sherwood from around the time he worked with Air Supply. Afterward, Dan and Steven talk about Michael's contributions to Yes' Union album, work that he did with Jon Anderson several years ago, and funny personal stories that we have pertaining to him. Share your Michael Sherwood memories around as we...2021-10-2744 min
YesshiftEp 21 - Birthday Tribute to Jon AndersonOn Jon Anderson's 77th birthday, we bring you all this episode celebrating his career! Before going into Jon's recent activities, we read a bunch of top three works of his submitted by fans (and we read our lists as well). As we go through these, we talk about the shifts between genres that Jon has done. Then we talk about Jon's recent tour with Paul Green Rock Academy, his guest appearance on a song by new collaboration Trip The Witch, and the release of a single by Inventioning titled "Some People" featuring him, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Oliver Wakeman! Celebrate...2021-10-251h 26
YesshiftNews Desk Edition - October 15, 2021Here's another news episode! After going through some fan feedback, we begin with our thoughts on the new music video for The Quest song "Future Memories." Then we point out recent compilation albums pertaining to The Syn, Empire, and Harmony in Diversity, the first of which features Chris Squire and all of which feature Peter Banks. There is also news of a couple Yes members appearing on upcoming Lobate Scarp album You Have It All. Also, some thoughts on upcoming Asia box set The Official Live Bootlegs, Volume 1. Plus, Rick Wakeman has launched his Caped Crusaders Collectors Club, which...2021-10-171h 04
YesshiftEp 20 - A Nod to Tom BrislinIt was Tom Brislin's birthday recently, so on this episode of Yesshift, we talk about his work on the Yessymphonic Tour, as well as what he was up to prior, how he got the gig, and later instances of his interactions involving Yes music and Yes members. All while he got involved with projects like Anderson/Stolt, The Sea Within, Kansas, and more!
Links to YouTube videos mentioned:
How Tom Brislin Got That Yes Gig - Fan Questions
Tom Brislin and Spiraling - Sound Chaser by Yes - Live at CalProg Festival 2005
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YesshiftNews Desk Edition - October 9, 2021There was so much news this past week, we decided to introduce our idea of the News Desk Edition episodes that will come out between numbered episodes focused entirely on specific topics! Recorded on October 9, we begin by talking about John Lennon's birthday and Alan White guesting on the WhyHunger video "Drum Together" with many other drummers. Then, we talk about how the new Yes album The Quest has done on the charts, and give shoutouts to a couple listeners of the podcast, one of whom did an unboxing of his deluxe edition of the album on twitch.tv...2021-10-101h 02
YesshiftEp 19 - Reviewing The Quest and Rick's Thoughts on ARWThe time has come! We start off the episode by reading a listener email and then going over our reactions to Rick Wakeman's comments about ARW and his desire to play more Yes music. Then we do an extensive review of the new Yes album The Quest, going track by track and sharing what our favorites are, moments where the music shines, and what we think about the idea of it being divided into two discs. Plus, we read fan reactions to the album!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes...2021-10-031h 38
YesshiftEp 18 - Yessons Rapping and RemixingOn this episode, we peek at Yes-inspired projects within genres that are beyond what we tend to gravitate toward. Jon Anderson's son Damion Anderson released a rap single titled "Close to the Hype" in 1992, and Steve Howe's son Virgil Howe, who did some DJ sets and a couple other remix projects in his life, released the techno album Yes Remixes in 2003. We go over our impressions of both of these releases. But before all that, we go over news regarding the delay of the US physical release of upcoming Yes album The Quest, as well as a post describing...2021-09-261h 05
YesshiftEp 17 - Review of Tony Kaye's End of InnocenceOn this episode, we provide our overall thoughts on original Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye's recently released solo album End of Innocence. An album 20 years in the making about the tragic events of 9/11 and the search for hope that followed, the album version has expanded to 77 minutes from its original 46-minute runtime back when it was a YouTube video posted 10 years ago. We talk about what our expectations were before listening to either version, what the music sounds a bit similar to, and what we think of the CD booklet.
Also, you can check out Steven's track-by-track review...2021-09-2146 min
YesshiftEp 16 - Tribute To Roger NewellWith the recent passing of bassist Roger Newell, we spend an episode talking about his work in the music world. After working with the band Rainbow Ffolly, he joined Rick Wakeman's English Rock Ensemble, performing on Rick's solo albums Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and No Earthly Connection. Following this, he joined a band called The Wildcats. We read tributes to Roger Newell that were posted by each of the aforementioned artists, talk about his use of the triple neck bass that became...2021-09-1959 min
YesshiftEp 15 - Magnification 20 Years LaterThe Yes album Magnification was originally released September 10, 2001 in the UK. What set this album apart from other Yes albums is that it featured a four-member lineup relying on an orchestra (conducted by Larry GroupƩ) in place of a keyboardist. To honor the 20th anniversary of this album, we discuss how we feel about it, talking about each track that is included, and go over the lasting impact of this album, which was for 10 years essentially the "last" Yes studio album until the release of Fly from Here in 2011, and remains the last Yes studio album to feature Jon A...2021-09-1059 min
YesshiftEp 14 - "Dare To Know" Release"Dare to Know," the second song from the upcoming Yes album The Quest, was released last week! We provide our thoughts on the song and its music video, as well as read several comments from other fans regarding the song. Check it out!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you prefer not to look at us. We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to email us at yesshiftpodcast @ gmail.com On our Facebook page. we will not only share our podcast...2021-09-0648 min
YesshiftEp 13 - Roger Dean TributeHi, itās Dan! We had a lot of fun on this episode exploring the vast catalog of Roger Deanās work. I personally have been a fan since the early ā70s. We talk about much more than just his work with Yes, and we read LOTS of comments from those who answered the question to our post: What are your top three works by Roger Dean? We will be publishing a video version of this so you can see all the artwork we discuss, but that may be about a week from this post (or more).
Hi, it...2021-09-051h 52
YesshiftEp 12 - A Trip Downes Memory LaneKeyboardist Geoff Downes' birthday happened recently. So we decided to dedicate an episode to highlights from his career. But first, we touch upon the passing of Charlie Watts and read Alan White's tribute to The Rolling Stones drummer. Afterward, we talk about Geoffrey Mason's video of Downes performing "White Car" in 2015 and then touch upon Downes' work across different eras, including musical activities related to The Buggles, Yes, Asia, Greg Lake, Downes Braide Association, and even solo. Give this episode a listen, and you may find that there are albums you should check out!
You can follow...2021-08-291h 15
YesshiftEp 11 - Was BenoĆ®t David Erased From Yes?On this episode, which we recorded earlier this summer, we ponder the question of whether or not BenoĆ®t David was erased from Yes. This was suggested when Fly from Here ā Return Trip was released in 2018 with Trevor Horn recording over David's vocals, and it has also been pointed out that this version is the only one available on Spotify and Yes' official YouTube channel. As fans of both versions, we look at this question from different angles, thinking about the people who follow Yes and know the history, and also taking From a Page into account when thinking abo...2021-08-2235 min
YesshiftEp 10 - What If Yes West Went On Without Jon Anderson?When Jon Anderson went off to do ABWH, Yes members Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, and Alan White were left to ponder what to do next. They considered continuing as a quartet, and then considered replacing Anderson with Billy Sherwood, Steve Walsh, or Roger Hodgson. On this episode, we discuss what it might have been like had Yes West gone on without Anderson. Dan recalls when Alan told him about the touring plans with Supertramp before the whole Union thing came together, and we go over the tracks that Yes West worked on around that period, ending with...2021-08-151h 13
YesshiftEp 9 - When Dylan Howe Toured with YesThis past week saw the birthday of drummer Dylan Howe, son of Yes guitarist Steve Howe. So for this episode, we talk about Dylan's time playing with Yes on the 2017 Yestival tour! Dan recalls his thoughts on the Phoenix show he attended on that tour, and we even included a clip of "Yours Is No Disgrace" from that show and read a few comments about the video. There is also a little bit of Dylan Howe trivia that may surprise you. Plus, an email with a neat idea we want to try in the future!
You can...2021-08-091h 03
YesshiftEp 8 - The Keys to YesOn August 3, 1968, Yes played their first gig at East Mersea Youth Camp. Since then, there have been many lineup changes, and the slot that has changed the most is the keyboardist slot. So what better day to release an episode about the many keyboard players? Listen to us talk about the various Yes keyboardists and their contributions that stand out to us! And be sure to let us know what you think of any of them!
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you...2021-08-0346 min
YesshiftEp 7 - Video Stars40 years ago, on August 1, 1981, MTV launched with The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" (viewable here: https://youtu.be/PJtiPRDIqtI) To commemorate the occasion, we talk not only about the music videos for that song, but also other music videos by The Buggles as well as Yes music videos that probably aired on MTV. We even talk a bit about Asia, ABWH, and Trevor Rabin's "Something to Hold Onto" music video. But before all that, we touch upon the 49th anniversary of Alan White's first Yes gig (7/30/1972), comments about the song "Mystery Tour" which will be on The Quest...2021-08-0153 min
YesshiftEp 6 - Jon Anderson Kicking It Old SchoolOn this episode of Yesshift, we begin with a little bit of feedback regarding the first Yes album, which turned 52 on July 25! Then we focus on Jon Anderson's activities, talking about the upcoming re-release of his 1994 solo album Change We Must, last week's "Heart of the Sunrise" video that he did with Paul Green Rock Academy (found here: https://youtu.be/SPdy9VRHeAA), his upcoming tour with them, and some 2007/2008 performances of Yes songs he did with Paul Green School of Rock (playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zfytc_8IKE...)! (Note: During the episode, we thought Paul...2021-07-2828 min
YesshiftEp 5 - The Revealing of "The Ice Bridge"Yesterday, Francis Monkman's response to Yes fan Dan Roth regarding the similarities between "The Ice Bridge" and his own song "The Dawn of an Era" made the rounds. After responding to a listener's email, we discussed our thoughts about Monkman's response and the resolution to the whole situation. You can find Dan Roth's full post about the matter here: https://www.progressiveears.org/forum/showthread.php/27511-New-YES-album-quot-The-Quest-quot-out-1-Oct/page20
You can follow our podcast series at https://anchor.fm/yesshift, which includes an audio version of this episode if you prefer not to look at us. We...2021-07-2721 min
YesshiftEp 4 - Our Review of "The Ice Bridge"A new Yes song titled "The Ice Bridge" dropped on Friday! On this episode of Yesshift, we talk about our initial reactions to the song, read quotes from the band members about the song, and read off a few fan reactions. After all that, we address the weirdness that has been pointed out regarding similarities to "The Dawn of an Era," which appeared on Francis Monkman's album Energism. We do not have a firm stance, but we go over the confusion and the info that is out there that may potentially shed a bit of light on what's going...2021-07-2537 min
YesshiftEp 3 - Shifting Through TopicsGreetings! We are Steven Shinder and Dan Shinder and wanted to record a video episode (which is taking a little while to upload) on our Facebook page to say hello, explain the name change, report some Yes news, and share some trivia. So join the conversation via comments! We talk about Peter Banks and Trevor Horn (whose birthdays were both on July 15), a funny meme recently posted on the Yes (Band) Fan Club Facebook group (which led to a series of reworking Yes song titles with a goolish, dark slant), some fan mail, Tony Kaye news--and more!
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YesshiftEp 2 - Yes QuestA new Yes album titled The Quest has been announced! On this episode, we share our thoughts on the title, the album cover, the mysterious producer of the album, the time it took to make the album, the promise of orchestrations, Jay Schellen's role, the new label, the song titles, and the release formats. There is so much to unpack from this announcement of NEW upcoming Yes music! If you found this episode on a platform with comments enabled, tell us what you think of this upcoming album! You can also email us at yesshiftpodcast @gmail.com with comments...2021-07-1258 minYesshiftEp 1 - An IntroductionWelcome to the podcast! On this first episode, we introduce who we are, discussing when we fell in love with Yes music, what to expect from this series, the weirdness of the Yes fandom, what we'd each choose as our "stuck on an island" Yes album (and we want to know yours), favorite album covers, some Yes trivia, and whether or not artists should "cater" to the fans. Plus, we try two games we made up! If you found this episode on a platform with comments enabled, play along and leave comments answering the same questions! And be sure...2021-07-1157 minYesshiftTrailerWelcome to the podcast! In this trailer, we explain who we are and what this podcast is about! If you're a Yes fan, check out this father/son podcast by Yes fans Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder! Check out the Yesshift Facebook page and write to us at yesshiftpodcast @gmail.com with comments and topic suggestions. And if you'd like to support us, go to https://anchor.fm/dan-and-steven-shinder/support2021-07-1101 min