Magnification

by Yes

Magnification cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 September 2001
  • Label: Eagle
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 50:03
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Tim Weidner, Alan White, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Jon Anderson, Jordan Berliant

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Uniquely recorded without a dedicated keyboardist in the lineup, Yes compensated by utilizing a sweeping, sixty-piece symphony orchestra arranged by Larry Group茅. 'Magnification' heavily integrates classical strings and horns directly into the complex, shifting rock compositions rather than using them as mere background dressing. The result is a lush, highly melodic late-career highlight that recaptures the grandiose spirit of their 1970s peak.

Genres

Descriptors: uncommon-time-signatures, complex, orchestral, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Magnification (7:15)
  2. Spirit Of Survival (6:01)
  3. Don't Go (4:26)
  4. Give Love Each Day (7:43)
  5. Can You Imagine (2:58)
  6. We Agree (6:30)
  7. Soft As A Dove (2:17)
  8. Dreamtime (10:45)
  9. Time Is Time (2:08)

Credits

  • Steve Howe - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, vocals, written-by
  • Chris Squire - bass guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Larry Czoka - copyist
  • Alan White - drums, percussion, vocals, piano, written-by
  • Jon Anderson - lead vocals, guitar [midi], acoustic guitar, written-by

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