Well, what else can I say. For a bunch of guys that are all pushing sixty, they look like they have caught their second wind and are really enjoying being Yes again. Steve Howe is getting more and more Skeletor looking everyday, but, Holy Christ, the guy is a virtuoso on the guitars. He looks more like he should be debating William F. Buckley on PBS, than playing guitar in a rock band though. Howe uses the cleanest electric guitar tone I have ever heard, but it still sounds flawless. John's vocals have not diminished with age at all, and are still mesmerizing. I never could understand the critics who slam his voice as being annoying. Chris Squire remains the anchor of this band. He conveys amazing presence on the live stage with his energy, enthusiasm, awesome vocal harmonies, and, of course, thunderous bass playing.

This DVD provides a second camera angle that shows animations throughout several of the songs. Some of them were interesting to watch, such as the realistic WWII animations during "Gates Of Delirium". Nice job to the producer for providing a separate camera angle without any animations - just the straight concert. The audio and video quality were both exceptional. The picture was clear and sharp and the colors were vibrant. Both the DTS and Dolby 5.1 surround mixes transported you right into the audience. The DTS mix had a little more volume and greater impact. Each instrument had nice separation and was mixed perfectly. The rear surround speakers were used effectively to broadcast much of the orchestral sounds and percussion, as well as provide for a nice live ambience. Oh and another thing, it is gloriously long as hell.

YES, YES. Run out and get this NOW!

Setlist
Overture
Close to the Edge
Long Distance Runaround
Don't Go
In the Presence Of
Gates of Delirium
Steve Howe guitar solo (Vivaldi lute concerto in D 2nd movement, Mood For A Day)
Starship Trooper
Magnification
And You and I
Ritual
I've Seen All Good People
Owner of a Lonely Heart
Roundabout

Performance - 9/10
Production - 10/10

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