This 2003 collaboration takes the best of Yes and places some of their many-faceted musical jewels in a 24-karat orchestral setting. So while nothing can dislodge the punchy funk of “Roundabout,” there’s a soaring “Overture” and a stunningly orchestrated version of “Close to the Edge” that bring out the tumbling, bittersweet glory of the originals, but with a more expressive range of dynamics. “Long Distance Runaround” is bolstered by stabbing strings that raise the drama, underline fanfares, and elevate these beloved songs heavenward.
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