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'Yes - Live at Montreux 2003'
(Yes / DVD / NR / (2003) 2007 / Eagle Eye Media)

Overview: Yes is one of the most innovative and successful rock bands of all time with a career that now spans five decades. In 2003 the band made their first appearance at the Montreux Festival, despite having a long association with the town itself (they recorded there frequently in the seventies). It was a triumphant night and is regarded by both the band members and fans as probably the finest Yes gig ever to be filmed. It has been much in demand and is now finally cleared for release.

DVD Verdict: Although 'YesYears' is the perfect documentary DVD to have of Yes, this new DVD of Yes "Live at Montreux" even exceeds the quality and appeal of the "Songs of Tsongas" DVD that I've bought last year! The picture quality is excellent. I'd say that this was filmed in either High Definition or it was, at least, filmed with very high quality cameras put to high quality film. What makes this one better (to me) over "Tsongas" is the line-up of the tunes. They played more of the classic standards from the seventies, plus it allowed for them all to enjoy showing off some of their solo work. Rick Wakeman's solo alone makes the whole show so rewarding to watch and to own. I don't have any Rick Wakeman DVD's where his performance entertained me as much as his solo did on this DVD. Even with the familiar setlist, this is a concert that has been captured with a freshness and energy that has been missing from some of the previously released shows. The band is tight, and they look like they are enjoying themselves and having fun during the performance. I am hearing some sound quality flaws here and there but it's not too disturbing. And, at one point, I think Jon Anderson was censored for saying something that had to be "bleeped" out! Oh well. "Keys to Ascension" was my favorite live Yes DVD because of the chosen songs. But this new "Live at Montreux" DVD surpasses the appeal of all the known releases of Yes performed live. (To me anyway). Jump on it people! It's that good!!!! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and does not come with any Special Features.

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