Yes: Close to the Edge
Synopsis
Released on November 11th 2013 on Panegyric Recordings, âClose to the Edgeâ will be the first in a new series of expanded YES editions. In keeping with earlier releases in this series, Steven Wilsonâs approach to this album for new stereo & 5.1 mixes is to faithfully retain the spirit & sounds of the original album mix, while applying modern mix techniques to bring further clarity to the individual instrument, vocal & overdubs for each track. The songs, instantly familiar to a multitude of Yes fans, remain so, with the new mixes â especially in 5.1 form â providing a greater sense of space for each voice to be heard, Andersonâs voice seems to join the listener in the room, Howe & Wakemanâs solos glisten with clarity & Bruford/Squire remind all that they were unmatched as a rhythm section during that period.
