Astral Traveller Yes | Early Years & Rare Tracks Compilation (Remastered CD)Product InformationUPC:8712273330198Label:Brilliant (BT 33019)Format:CD, Compilation (Remastered)Release Year:1999 (Original Recordings: 1969-1970)Country:EuropeGenre:Progressive Rock / Psychedelic RockTotal Runtime:59:56OverviewAstral Travelleris a curated collection ofYes' early recordings, featuring rare tracks, live performances, and studio cuts from their formative years (1969-1970). This compilation captures the bands transition from psychedelic rock to progressive experimentation, showcasingJon Andersons ethereal vocals, Steve Howes intricate guitar work, and Chris Squires groundbreaking bass lines.Highlights Include:"Astral Traveller" A spacey, 6-minute journey with hypnotic rhythms."Something's Coming"(Bernstein/Sondheim Cover) A dynamic jazz-rock interpretation."Everydays"(Stephen Stills Cover) A bluesy, psychedelic jam.Bonus Track:"Beyond and Before" An early Squire/Anderson composition.Track ListingSomething's Coming(Bernstein/Sondheim) 7:38Everydays(Stephen Stills) 5:13Sweetness(Anderson/Squire/Bailey) 4:14Dear Father(Anderson/Squire) 5:33Every Little Thing(Lennon-McCartney) 5:32Looking Around(Anderson/Squire) 3:40Sweet Dreams(Anderson/Foster) 3:26Then(Jon Anderson) 4:20No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed(Richie Havens) 4:17For Everyone(Anderson/Squire) 4:35Beyond and Before (Bonus Track)(Squire/Bailey) 5:27Astral Traveller(Jon Anderson) 6:01Interesting FactsEarly Lineup Features IncludesPeter Banks (guitar)andTony Kaye (keyboards), before Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman joined.Eclectic Influences Covers fromThe Beatles, Stephen Stills, Bernstein/Sondheimshow Yes diverse inspirations.Proto-Prog Sound Tracks like"Astral Traveller"foreshadow the bands future symphonic direction.Remastered Clarity Enhanced audio preserves the warmth of original analog recordings.Credits & Production 1999 Digimode Entertainment Ltd.Cover Design:Elian Graphic Design (Soest, NL)Manufactured in the E.C.Original Recordings:Late 1960s / Early 1970sKey Members on This Compilation:Jon Anderson(Vocals)Chris Squire(Bass)Peter Banks(Guitar)Tony Kaye(Keyboards)Bill Bruford(Drums)Why You Need This AlbumRare Early Material Hard-to-find tracks from Yes pre-Fragileera.Historical Significance Documents the bands evolution beforeClose to the EdgeandTales from Topographic Oceans.Perfect for Collectors An essential piece for fans of1960s psychedeliaandprog rock roots.Hashtags#Yes #AstralTraveller #ProgRock #EarlyYes #JonAnderson #ChrisSquire #PeterBanks #1960sRock #RareTracks