Peter Banks was one of the original members of YES and an
accomplished guitarist, but sadly passed away in 2013. This set is being
released in his memory, by his Estate, during the 5th anniversary of
his passing and the 50th Anniversary of YES.
This is the FIRST EVER mainstream release of the “Harmony in Diversity” recordings.
The set features ALL the recordings of the band and has been overseen
and mixed by Andrew Booker and Nick Cottam with the additional approval
of Dave “Jick” Speight who appeared on the final disc of the set.
The set also features new artwork, an extensive booklet and the audio
has received a 2018 remaster. The albums are also available in their
original individual form digitally.
“It was tragic that few realised just what an incredible guitarist
Peter was, his approach was off the wall yet so beautifully emotive. A
truly expressive musician” – Nick Cottam
“It was surprisingly rewarding going back over old recordings and
finding good things everywhere. It was pleasure to rediscover music I
had long neglected and forgotten, and turn it into pieces that I now
enjoy listening to again and again. I can still hear Peter cackling at
his effects unit as yet again he turns single sustained guitar note into
one of those old ambulance sirens. I can still see Nick jutting his
head backwards and forwards as he cheerfully pounds out his bass riff
over and over. Meanwhile, drowned out by the other two, I’m reaching for
the volume control on my electronic kit, and realising it won’t go any
further. A lot of effort at the time, and a lot of effort recently too,
but in the end, effort that was well worth it.” – Andrew Booker
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