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    Posted: December 02 2010 at 12:07
 
My girlfriend and I saw Jon Anderson last night at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles and it was SO magical, as she so rightly said. Clap
 
Spectacular performance, stunning presence, humorous, and just an absolute pleasure.
 
It was just him and acoustic instruments and a keyboard. He mainly played segments of songs (some long, some not so) from Yes, his solo stuff, and diddleys he composed.
 
A few songs he performed included: "Long Distance Runaround", "To the Runner", "Roundabout", "Soon (The Gates of Delirium)", "Starship Trooper", and much more.
 
Although it was shorter than most concerts (about an hour and a half), it was well worth it.
 
The real highlight (my girlfriend might object Wink) was when he performed "Starship Trooper". Playing guitar and vocally performing Howe's solo in the "Wurm" section was just so grand. He was just belting it out! He received a standing ovation after finishing the song Clap
 
Just a few thoughts of what I considered to be a great performance. Tongue
 
I might post a few pictures later, given my girlfriend is able to upload them. LOL
 
Has anybody else seen him or are you planning to?
 
I would really love if Jon (and Rick) could get back with Yes and tour. The classic 5. Cry
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 15:01
Thanks for sharingClap It's so good that he is back to full health and back to what he does best, performing for us!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 18:29
I've got a double live CD of solo Anderson.  I did a review.  You'll probably want to get it if you don't already have one.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:03
Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Thanks for sharingClap It's so good that he is back to full health and back to what he does best, performing for us!
 
Indeed, so good Clap
 
A great night.
 
Here's another picture...there may be more on the way Shocked
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:04
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

I've got a double live CD of solo Anderson.  I did a review.  You'll probably want to get it if you don't already have one.
 
I'll be sure to check it out. Thanks Slarti Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:20

 

Jon's had that Olias thing for quite a while.  I saw him at the Moonshadow Saloon in Atlanta on the Animation tour.  There wasn't much height to the stage and he banged his guitar on it at least once while taking it off. LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 22:31
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:


Jon's had that Olias thing for quite a while.  I saw him at the Moonshadow Saloon in Atlanta on the Animation tour.  There wasn't much height to the stage and he banged his guitar on it at least once while taking it off. LOL
 
LOL It's been put to good use then.
 
I saw your review about Jon's live album and it's funny how it was in LA as well Cool
 
I wonder if it was the same theatre...Shocked
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 23:16
Sounds like an amazing concert Smile
Those pictures are alright, but I bet if you had a DSLR, they would look 50x better Shocked
Consider it! Wink
 
Thanks for sharing!


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 02 2010 at 23:18
Originally posted by Chela Chela wrote:

Sounds like an amazing concert Smile
Those pictures are alright, but I bet if you had a DSLR, they would look 50x better Shocked
Consider it! Wink
 
Thanks for sharing!
 
LOL Weren't you going to see Jon as well?
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 03:37
iwent to the concert  and it was really good. when i get there i was waiting for  a friend  outside and was  talking with a guy who was asking anybody  for a free ticket  [ and he got one ]
 
.jon play a lot of yes that  iwouldnt expect ,like Yours Is No Disgrace  [ a really good version ] or  Owner Of A Lonely Heart [ the story he told before the song it was wayy too funny .LOL
 
the Starship Troope version was fantastic but for me the real highlight was  Soon [ it almost make me cry ]
i also really like the song he play with the  keyboard [ he dare to include a little part form close to the edge ] and the song ''Tony and me '' was cool
 
two more things 1.first time i going to the  Orpheum Theatre and is a  really beautiful place  ,.2  jon is an a really good shape ,his voice sounds so clear the whole concert and he guitar playing is really good . fantastic  performance ,if you are going to see him live  is really worth it.
 
 
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 12:46
Originally posted by martinprog77 martinprog77 wrote:

 

 
 
Shocked A member from PA WAS present at the concert. LOL
 
My girlfriend and I were joking that there would be people from PA here, but turns out, it was true LOL
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 12:57
It must have been great to see him do "To The Runner", love that song. He should tour the whole album and maybe someone will get round to reissuing it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 19:37
Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

It must have been great to see him do "To The Runner", love that song. He should tour the whole album and maybe someone will get round to reissuing it.
 
It was. He did mention a possible tour of "Olias of Sunhillow". Sure hope he gets around to that. Shocked
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 20:02

By the way, this makes you look like you are being attacked by a head of hair.  LOL


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 20:06
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:


By the way, this makes you look like you are being attacked by a head of hair.  LOL
 
Let's stay on topic Slarti!  AngryLOL
 
No need to expand my avatar  LOL
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I didn't do that on purpose, in fact it ruins the effect.  Just a copy and paste.  The larger version looks like a kiss, the smaller one looks like you are being attacked by Cousin It. Headbanger
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 21:08
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

I didn't do that on purpose, in fact it ruins the effect.  Just a copy and paste.  The larger version looks like a kiss, the smaller one looks like you are being attacked by Cousin It. Headbanger
 
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People now know it was a kiss, not an attack on a poor civilian. Cool
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 22:53

Ha! There were more people from PA  LOL

We should have all worn name tags with the PA logo and our Member Names...
Geez, that would have been really dorky. Nevermind.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 03 2010 at 23:16
Originally posted by Chela Chela wrote:

Ha! There were more people from PA  LOL

We should have all worn name tags with the PA logo and our Member Names...
Geez, that would have been really dorky. Nevermind.
 
Despite it being dorky, it would have been rather humorous LOL
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