Yes Symphonic Live on Blu-ray +2CD and 4LP package out January 23, 2026

Fans of Yes and progressive rock will want to add the formats announced today to their music library...Robert Kinsler

Blu-ray + 2CD and a 4LP package

Out January 23, 2026

~14 song visual filmed in high definition

backed by a full symphony orchestra~

Pre-Order Link HERE

"Long Distance Run Around" (Symphonic Live) HERE

Blu-ray + 2CD

New York, NY – November 20, 2025 -- For more than 50 years, Yes has stood at the forefront of rock, defined by their unmatched craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation creating symphonic masterpieces that continue to inspire. On January 23, 2026 Mercury Studios is proud to release Yes Symphonic Live an outstanding 14-song live collection filmed in high definition. Vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, lead guitarist Steve Howe and drummer Alan White recreated the dramatic intensity of their 2001 album Magnification, the first Yes album without keyboards and the last Yes album with Anderson.

Touring to support their symphonic album Magnification, they hit the road in 2001 with a new approach to their live set. They called in the help of the European Festival Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Keitel, to add lush new textures to their live set, essentially bringing the spirit of their new album to life on the stage. Not only did they play tracks from Magnification, but re-imagined interpretations of their timeless hits. Classics such as “Owner Of A Lonely Heart,” “Long Distance Runaround” and “I’ve Seen All Good People” have never sounded so grand.

Previously released as a 2DVD set and Blu-ray, Symphonic Live highlights the expansive nature of Yes’ music backed with a full symphony orchestra. The special edition reissue of Symphonic Live is packaged in a CD-sized clamshell box including the Blu-ray and 2CDs, each housed in their own slipcase, along with a booklet, fold out poster and 5 art cards. 

The 4LP is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and mastered at half-speed. The nearly half-hour long epic “Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)” is featured on vinyl for the first time. Symphonic Live features 7 sides of music, along with an etching on the B-side of LP4. Extras on Symphonic Live Blu-ray include the promotional video for “Don’t Go” and a 30-minute documentary, “Dreamtime.” 

Constantly redefining the definition of progressive rock, Yes’ Symphonic Live brings a much bigger sound to their already stunning catalogue.

Track Listings:

Blu-ray+2CD

Blu-ray

1) Overture 

2) Close To The Edge 

3) Long Distance

Runaround 

4) Don’t Go 

5) In The Presence Of 

6) Gates Of Delirium 

7) Lute Concerto in D Major, 2nd     Movement / Mood for a Day

8) Starship Trooper 

9) Magnification 

10) And You And I

11) Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)

12) I’ve Seen All Good People 

13) Owner Of A Lonely Heart

14) Roundabout

Bonus Features: 30 minute “Dreamtime” documentary / Promo Video for “Don’t Go”

 

2CD

DISC 1: 

1) Overture 

2) Close To The Edge 

3) Long Distance Runaround 

4) Don’t Go

5) In The Presence Of 

6) The Gates Of Delirium 

7) Lute Concerto in D Major, 2nd Movement / Mood for a Day

DISC 2: 

1) Starship Trooper

2) Magnification 

3) And You And I 

4) Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)

5) I’ve Seen All Good People 

6) Owner Of A Lonely Heart

7) Roundabout

 

4LP

Side A:

1) Overture 

2) Close To The Edge 

Side B:

1) Long Distance

Runaround 

2) Don’t Go 

3) In The Presence Of 

Side C:

1) Gates Of Delirium 

Side D:

1)  Lute Concerto in D Major, 2nd Movement / Mood for a Day

2) Starship Trooper 

Side E:

1) Magnification 

2) And You And I

Side F:

1) Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)

Side G:

1) I’ve Seen All Good People 

2) Owner Of A Lonely Heart

3) Roundabout

Side H:

Etching

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Headquartered in London, with offices in LA and New York, current and recent projects include ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO directed by Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald, Grammy-winning, Academy Award and BAFTA award-nominated AMERICAN SYMPHONY, directed by Matthew Heineman for the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions/Netflix, REGGAETON: THE SOUND THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD / NBC Peacock, and IF THESE WALLS COULD SING, directed by Mary McCartney for Disney+.

Mercury Studios also produced and distributed performance capture films ANDREA BOCELLI 30TH: THE CELEBRATION, directed by Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift The Eras Tour) for global Theatrical and TV, BACK TO THE BEGINNING: OZZY’S FINAL BOW, for global Livestream and Theatrical, and QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL for IMAX and Disney+.

In 2025, Mercury Studios also hosted world premieres at the Tribeca Festival for METALLICA SAVED MY LIFE and JUST SING.

Mercury Studios represents the world’s leading catalogue of music-related content, consisting of thousands of hours of premium music-driven film and television programming.

YES today launch video for “The Ice Bridge” from upcoming album ‘The Quest’

 Happy Friday everyone, and news to help get the weekend started on a high note! Check out the fantastic lyric video for the advance track "The Ice Bridge" off the forthcoming YES album "The Quest" available to view now...Robert Kinsler

YES launch video today for "The Ice Bridge"

Artwork by Roger Dean

 

FIRST TRACK FROM THE FORTHCOMING

NEW STUDIO ALBUM

‘THE QUEST’ OUT OCTOBER 1

 

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

YES, who are Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood, recently announced they will release their new studio album The Quest on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music on October 1. The album was produced by Steve Howe, who says: "Much of the music was written in late 2019 with the rest in 2020. We commissioned several orchestrations to augment and enhance the overall sound of these fresh new recordings, hoping that our emphasis on melody, coupled with some expansive instrumental solo breaks, keeps up the momentum for our listeners.”   THE QUEST was recorded across the globe. The sessions took place in the UK with Steve Howe, Geoff Downes and Jon Davison, while Alan White and Billy Sherwood got together in the studio in the US. “Billy Sherwood and myself did all the rhythm sections, bass and drum, in America,” says Alan White, “down in Los Angeles at Uncle Studios, where he works a lot. It helps when you’ve got a good place to work,” Alan laughs, “and Billy’s really good on the recording desk, so we got things down relatively quickly.  I spent quite a while studying the music before I went down to LA so I was prepared.”   YES are pleased to today (July 23) reveal “The Ice Bridge,” the first track from the album. Watch the video here.   Alan White comments: “I’m extremely proud to be a part of this music and believe the video graphics are outstanding. A collaboration of many talents coming together to produce ‘The Ice Bridge.’  I hope our fans/audiences will appreciate the creativity put forward. I’m pleased to share it with the world and hope everyone will enjoy the ride.”   Steve Howe adds: “‘The Ice Bridge’ opens the album in the dark and moody key of C minor, aided by the orchestra. The rolling bass part kicks things into gear as the vocals and guitars start a winding journey through the various structures till the breakdown happens, where ice breaking is heard.”   Jon Davison was working with Geoff Downes on “The Ice Bridge” (Davison/Downes), looking at the dangers of climate change. He explained how he sets about collaborating with his band mates.   “Usually what happens is each member is left to write their respective parts and put their stamp on things,” says Davison. “Geoff sent me a selection of exciting and often gorgeous snippets he had created and made it clear that he wished I experiment freely and develop as needed. This in turn gave me the confidence to take on the vocal role--lyrics, vocal melody and harmony, how the vocals are presented and uniquely phrased--but all the while striving to stay faithful to Geoff’s initial ideas.”   “Jon’s vocals are fantastic,” adds Geoff Downes. “He’s really come into his own as a YES vocalist. This time he’s started to get the writing side together and working with the other musicians has been developmental for him. I think he’s hit a rich seam on this one.”

YES to release new live album 'The Royal Affair Tour' on October 30 via BMG Records

Yes fans, take note!

Following the outstanding success of their 2019 American tour, YES will release a new live album, THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, through BMG Records. The release date of the album is October 30, but it will be available exclusively through the YES Store starting October 2. Formats are: CD digi sleeve with a 12-page booklet; 2LP gatefold with 12" booklet; and digital.

All YES concert tours are special events for their legions of fans, and "The Royal Affair Tour" was no exception, conceived as a wonderful celebration of the best of British progressive music. Guests on the tour were Asia (with YES keyboardist Geoff Downes and a special appearance by Steve Howe), John Lodge of The Moody Blues and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy featuring Arthur Brown. 

Of THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR album, Alan White says: "The Royal Affair tour album, being released in October, is a welcome new chapter in the wide expanse of YES live recordings. I hope you enjoy it."

Guitarist Steve Howe adds: "Having the opportunity to bring together the band members in the development of a well-refined set of songs that captures the band's true potential is simply an honor for me."

The show features many classic tracks across the period 1970-1980. The set opened with "No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed," the Richie Havens cover from YES' second album Time And A Word (1970). "Tempus Fugit" was taken from Drama (1980), Geoff Downes' first as a member of YES, while "Going For The One," "I've Seen All Good People" and "Siberian Khatru" are from some of YES' iconic mid-70s albums. The set included a rare live performance of YES' cover of Paul Simon's "America"and John Lodge shared vocals on YES' cover of John Lennon's "Imagine." Soon-to-be YES drummer Alan White played on the original studio recording.

"The Royal Affair Tour" live set and album, recorded at the Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, in July 2019, reaches a climax with two of the best-loved YES tracks, "Roundabout" and "Starship Trooper," always a high note on which to close the set.

YES are Steve Howe (guitar) who joined in 1970; Alan White, drums since 1972; Geoff Downes (keyboards) who first joined in 1980; vocalist since 2011 Jon Davison; and Billy Sherwood, who played guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and was the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015, also played with Asia on this tour. Jay Schellen played additional drums.

"The Royal Affair Tour" also featured an exhibition of original art by Roger Deanwhose artwork is synonymous having designed the iconic YES logo and the band's best-loved album covers. Roger Dean recently painted THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR album artwork live on Facebook while also fielding questions from fans.

The 26-date "The Royal Affair Tour"and YES' performances were critically acclaimed: 

 

"Yes proved again that they are, after all these years, still the kings of progressive rock."--Charlie Steffens, Vintage Rock, 8/5/19

 

"It was a unique night of rock music history that has endured for half a century."--L. Paul Mann, Grateful Web, 8/6/19

 

As always, YES put on a magical show and took the crowd on a journey through their hits."--Alex Kluft, Music Connection, 8/5/19

 

The band sounded great and had brilliant visuals to accompany the songs. Sherwood's bass playing is perfectly suited to capture the essence of the late Chris Squire while Geoff Downes and Steve Howe are still at the top of their games. Vocalist Jon Davison... looks extremely comfortable on stage, hitting each note with ease."--Roie Avin, The Prog Report, 7/15/19

 

The Royal Affair Tour - Live in Las Vegas track listing:

1. No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed

2. Tempus Fugit

3. Going For The One

4. I've Seen All Good People

5. Siberian Khatru

6. Onward

7. America

8. Imagine

9. Roundabout

10. Starship Trooper

 

Recorded live at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel, Friday, July 26,2019, THE ROYAL AFFAIR TOUR, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS was mixed by Billy Sherwood and is released by BMG Records. Customers who order via the YES Store will receive their albums on October 2 with the album on general release starting October 30.

 

About Yes

For half a century YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history and consistently at the fore-front of the progressive rock movement. Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late, and much-missed, Chris Squire, their 1970s albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, the triple live album set Yessongs, Tales From Topographic Oceans,Relayer and Going For The One were ground-breaking in musical style and content. Their music also became synonymous with artist Roger Dean whose distinctive YES logo design and artwork adorned the lavish gatefold presentation sleeves of many YES albums.

With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017, where they performed Roundabout from the album Fragile and the FM radio-friendly Owner Of A Lonely Heart from the 1985 album 90125.

 

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YES to perform for a Special SiriusXM Broadcast Event on Wednesday, April 5 on Volume

YES is finally getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. To help celebrate the milestone, the band is performing a special show and talking about the history of the groundbreaking band you can hear on SiriusXM tomorrow...

YES

to perform for a special  SIRIUSXM broadcast event on

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 on Volume in advance of the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction on Friday, April 7, 2017

YES (L-R): Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes

Photo Credit: Glenn Gottlieb

YES has announced a special event with SiriusXM to celebrate the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2017, this Friday, April 7 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The exclusive in-studio audience event "SiriusXM Volume Presents an Artist Confidential with YES" will be hosted by David Fricke and broadcast live this Wednesday, April 5 on VOLUME, the first 24/7 talk radio channel dedicated to the discussion of music, starting at 8pm ET/5pm PT. VOLUME delivers a variety of programming including live daily shows, artist interviews, weekly specials, a music trivia game show, and in-depth docuseries hosted by the most respected, knowledgeable, and passionate people in music today - including artists themselves. The VOLUME channel (ch. 106) debuted in October 2016 on SiriusXM. 

The hour-long event will feature an interview with the YES line-up of Rock Hall inductees Steve Howe (guitar) and Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards; first joined Yes in 1980), Jon Davison (vocals since 2011) and Billy Sherwood (guitar/keyboards in the 1990s and the late Chris Squire's choice to take over bass/vocals in 2015), plus a few acoustic performances.

As they prepare for their induction, Steve Howe and Alan White recently reflected on the band's near 50-year history and what's still to come for one of the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands. Read Howe's interview with Newsweek HERE and a Q&A with White HERE.

About YES:

Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces "Roundabout," "Close to the Edge," "I've Seen All Good People," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Starship Trooper," and countless others. Its albums, including Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans, Relayer, Going For the One and 90125, have been certified multi-platinum, double-platinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA, and have sold over 50 million records total in its career that has so far spanned almost five decades. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, YES continues creating masterful music that inspires musicians, fans and music lovers around the world.

About SiriusXM:

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio company measured by revenue and has approximately 31.3 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™. SiriusXM delivers weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats through SiriusXM Aviation™ and SiriusXM Marine™. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.8 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

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