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Posted: March 16 2013 at 03:40
It's evident that the majority of voters didn't fully understand the poll question. We haven't seek the favourite song , but the best guitar work from Banks era. Of course, Astral Traveller is pleasant and marvellous song, but I feel that Peter's best guitar playing is in "Every Little Thing".
A Elbereth Gilthoniel silivren penna míriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered palan-díriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, sí nef aearon!
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Posted: March 16 2013 at 11:24
I went for I see you - it was a tricky choice, but it is a fabulous showcase of his chops!
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Posted: March 18 2013 at 04:04
Snow Dog wrote:
His best work is post Yes. Not sure what to choose from this lot.
OK, it's evident that Peter has been somewhat overshadowed by Jon & Chris, either by sound or composing. Only since Flash he could fully express his individuality including composing skills. What a pity that Colin Carter's voice sounds like a circular saw, which causes that Flash's overall sound is a bit annoying.
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Posted: March 19 2013 at 23:35
Gandalff wrote:
It's evident that the majority of voters didn't fully understand the poll question. We haven't seek the favourite song , but the best guitar work from Banks era. Of course, Astral Traveller is pleasant and marvellous song, but I feel that Peter's best guitar playing is in "Every Little Thing".
I voted "Beyond and Before" before I listened to the first two Yes releases carefully. I agree with you, "Every Little Thing" (the Beatles cover) is Banks' best work with Yes, at least that I've heard.
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Posted: March 20 2013 at 07:02
Rather a limiting question, and slightly insulting as his best work came post-Yes. Listening to Yes' third album (sometimes described as the first Flash LP) there are indications of his talent really blossoming.
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Posted: March 20 2013 at 18:14
I'll say "Time and a Word" as much as a dedication to the memory of the original YES guitarist. Now we'll never know the truth about his link to Clouds - did he join or didn't he? RIP Peter Banks.
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Snow Dog wrote:
What's so insulting about it? And ... Yes' 3rd = Flash's 1st? 