YES / FLY FROM EAST #1 (2CDR)

◆Nippon Seinenkan, Tokyo, Japan – April 17, 2012
(Disc 1)
01. Opening (Benjamin Britten's *The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra*)
02. Yours Is No Disgrace
03. Tempus Fugit
04. I've Seen All Good People I – Your Move
05. I've Seen All Good People II – All Good People
06. And You and I I – Cord of Life
07. And You and I II – Eclipse
08. And You and I III – The Preacher, the Teacher
09. And You and I IV – Apocalypse
10. Steve Howe Solo #1: Solitaire
11. Steve Howe Solo #2: Laughing with Larry

(Disc 2)
01. Fly from Here Overture
02. Fly from Here I – We Can Fly
03. Fly from Here II – Sad Night at the Airfield
04. Fly from Here III – Madman at the Screens
05. Fly from Here IV – Bumpy Ride
06. Fly from Here V – We Can Fly (Reprise)
07. Heart of the Sunrise
08. Owner of a Lonely Heart
09. Starship Trooper I – Life Seeker
10. Starship Trooper II – Disillusion
11. Starship Trooper III – Wurm
Encore:
12. Roundabout

◇Personnel:
Chris Squire (bass)
Steve Howe (guitar)
Alan White (drums)
Geoff Downes (keyboards)
Jon Davison (vocals)

A complete recording of the April 17, 2012, concert at Nippon Seinenkan—the first of a three-night run in Tokyo during YES's 2012 Japan tour—captured via an ultra-high-quality audience recording. This release captures the momentous opening night of the band’s first Japan tour in nine years, presented in superb sound quality derived from the label’s original high-quality masters, which have undergone 24-bit digital remastering. The tour features the *Drama*-era lineup—Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, and Geoff Downes—and the setlist offers a comprehensive overview of the band’s 40-plus-year history. It spans everything from 1970s staples like "Starship Trooper" and "Roundabout" to the 1980s hit "Owner of a Lonely Heart," as well as the title suite from their latest album, *Fly From Here*. Of particular note is lead vocalist Jon Davison, who stepped in on short notice to replace Benoît David; his high-pitched vocals—reminiscent of a young Jon Anderson—and his stage presence are truly impressive, sure to satisfy even long-time fans. The rotating track for this particular performance was "Heart of the Sunrise," while Steve Howe’s second solo segment featured a rendition of "Laughing with Larry."