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Relayer

2002-05-09 by Tony Moffett

Relayer being Moraz's only album with YES is just different, but not without merit. He dragged more equipment around the world than anyone had before him. Having heard it live several times believe me the man can play!

Perhaps my bias is due to two things, 1. I've met him several times and he is the nicest fellow you'll find (he records in Orlando near me), and 2. all those instruments fit the bands bill at the time.

Still amazes me that some of you people are so critical with regard to pioneering Mellotron bands, but this obviously isn't going to change. Considering all the crap out there musically (then and now) we ought to relish in the music of bands like YES, I know I do.

Tony

M400 #510

(lyrics?, we don't need no stinking lyrics!)

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Subject: Fw: [Mellotronists] YES & Rick

Yes, I do. Sorry, can't stand Moraz with Yes. Enjoyed "Refugee," enjoyed
the green Moraz solo "Golf Tee" album, really just don't like "Relayer."
Like all Yes, it has moments, but they are too few and far between.

Jon E Salley
MiloJohnson@...
M400 #886

> > Do you really prefer Tormato and Going For The One over Relayer???
> > "Gates Of Delerium" was one of the highlights of the Masterworks tour.
> >
> > John McIntyre
> > Physics - Astronomy Domine Dept
> > Michigan State University
> > mcintyre@...

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Re: [Mellotronists] Relayer

2002-05-09 by J.K.Beresford

I tend to take each album individually on it's merits and not based
on what's gone before or after. Relayer I think does what it was
supposed to do ie sound sublime, jazzy and just plain evil in
places. I'm a big fan of Wakeman but I liked Moraz's work on
Relayer esp his 'tron work tremendously. "Gates...grinds and
scrapes along, "Soundchaser" is just far out, and "To be over" - not
thier strongest...but lovely tron. And I think Anderson's George
Fornby impression on "Gates.." is just great. I love the album!
Perhaps I'm weird or something.
John
M300#005

[Mellotronists] Relayer

2002-05-09 by tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk

> "Soundchaser" is just far out

I was once reliably informed that the 'Cha-cha-cha...' bit on this
record came from the 'Yes Vocals' tape set they had for their Mellotron,
as did the daft-sounding vocal tricks at the end of 'Siberian Catpiss'.

Mike Dickson (tron@...) M400 #996
The Official Cynic of Streetly Electronics
Streetly Sample Library http://www.blackcat.demon.co.uk/tron/

Re: [Mellotronists] Relayer

2002-05-10 by emb

Yeah, Relayer remains my favorite Yes album, too. There was a synergy with
the combination of Howe and Moraz together that isn't present on other Yes
albums (with Wakeman/Kaye). Relayer had a very futuristic sound to it.
Everyone has their own favorite Yes album, no denying it.

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From: "J.K.Beresford" <j.k.beresford@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Relayer

> I tend to take each album individually on it's merits and not based
> on what's gone before or after. Relayer I think does what it was
> supposed to do ie sound sublime, jazzy and just plain evil in
> places. I'm a big fan of Wakeman but I liked Moraz's work on
> Relayer esp his 'tron work tremendously. "Gates...grinds and
> scrapes along, "Soundchaser" is just far out, and "To be over" - not
> thier strongest...but lovely tron. And I think Anderson's George
> Fornby impression on "Gates.." is just great. I love the album!
> Perhaps I'm weird or something.
> John
> M300#005
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