Magnification

You are lucky guys! This is your second Yes' review for this year! My friend Danny who wrote the first one, let me review this album released on September 19th. Yes is known as a musical innovator, continuying to explore the musical space with their new album Magnification. Several artists (Metallica, Deep Purple and others) have recorded albums accompanied by symphonic orchestra. But no one of them didn't involve a composer/conductor in writting, arranging and producing the entire project. Larry Groupe (The Contender), was integrated for the entire creative process! I can assure you that you feel a real difference. In this case, the orchestra isn't to consider like nice but build one with Yes band. Larry Groupe will say "Working with Yes has been the fulfilment of a long-time dream. I've been a Yes fanatic from early on because of the 'bigness' of their sound. I've always thought of them as being the leaders of orchestral rock - classical rock as opposed to classic rock. Working on this album has been one of the most creatively rewarding projects I've ever been involved with." I compare this album with S&M of Metallica (with Michael Kamen as conductor, arranger), not by the music style but by the atmosphere blowing out during the listening of Magnification. The orchestra rise up the music without annoying you! Symphonic gives the emphasis on the important part of the music. The whole album is a complete success however In The Presence Of remains. It is also the album which reflects most Yes from far to date. After their 32nd album in a 32 years carrer, they prove us that progressive music will always have a place in the pantheon of rock!