Name: The Roots Of Yes 1964-68 by Peter Banks
Brand: Peter Banks
SKU: 884385753498
Price: 9.9 USD
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ALBUM

A compilation of rare singles, demos, and stray tracks, The Roots of Yes 1964-68 offers clues about guitarist Peter Banks’ evolution from teen pop journeyman to prog-rock pioneer. The album (originally titled Can I Play You Something?) takes a mix-and-match approach rather than laying out the recordings in chronological order. As the anthology’s compiler, Banks digs deep into his archives and comes up with some unexpected gems. His sides with the Devil’s Disciples (“You Better Move On,” “For Your Love”) are the work of a young musician still seeking his own sound. Tracks by The Syn (a group that also included future Yes bassist Chris Squire) take him into psychedelic realms, with “14 Hour Technicolour Dream” and “Flowerman” standing out for their acid-etched quaintness. Banks’ work with Mabel Greer’s Toyshop gets weirder and heavier, evident in the lysergic throb of “Beyond and Before” and “Electric Funeral.” Assorted recordings from various eras—including a brawny 1980 live take of the “Peter Gunn” theme—round out this multifaceted portrait of Banks as a guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader.

1. Can I Play You Something?

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

2. Bang/Crash

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

3. Peter Gunn

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

4. Hippie Loop

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

5. 14 Hour Technicolour Dream

by The Syn

Primary Artist: The Syn; Main Performer

6. You Better Move On

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

7. Beyond And Before (Demo)

by Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Primary Artist: Mabel Greer's Toyshop; Main Performer

8. Beyond And Before (What Bass? Mix)

by Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Primary Artist: Mabel Greer's Toyshop; Main Performer

9. Lima Loop

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

10. Grounded

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

11. For Your Love

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

12. Flowerman (Demo)

by The Syn

Primary Artist: The Syn; Main Performer

13. Flowerman

by The Syn

Primary Artist: The Syn; Main Performer

14. Yesterdays

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

15. Electric Funeral (Demo)

by Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Primary Artist: Mabel Greer's Toyshop; Main Performer

16. Electric Funeral (Radio Fun Mix)

by Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Primary Artist: Mabel Greer's Toyshop; Main Performer

17. Cinnamon Touch

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

18. Get Yourself Together (Demo)

by Mabel Greer's Toyshop

Primary Artist: Mabel Greer's Toyshop; Main Performer

19. Created By Clive

by The Syn

Primary Artist: The Syn; Main Performer

20. Images Of You And Me (Radio Fun Mix)

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

21. I Saw You! (Bang/Crash)

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

22. No Time

by Peter Banks

Primary Artist: Peter Banks; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

22 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/22 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Progressive Rock, Adult Contemporary, Art & Progressive Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Purple Pyramid Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884385753498

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The Roots Of Yes 1964-68

1. Can I Play You Something?

2. Bang/Crash

3. Peter Gunn

4. Hippie Loop

5. 14 Hour Technicolour Dream

6. You Better Move On

7. Beyond And Before (Demo)

8. Beyond And Before (What Bass? Mix)

9. Lima Loop

10. Grounded

11. For Your Love

12. Flowerman (Demo)

13. Flowerman

14. Yesterdays

15. Electric Funeral (Demo)

16. Electric Funeral (Radio Fun Mix)

17. Cinnamon Touch

18. Get Yourself Together (Demo)

19. Created By Clive

20. Images Of You And Me (Radio Fun Mix)

21. I Saw You! (Bang/Crash)

22. No Time

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The Roots Of Yes 1964-68

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1. Can I Play You Something?

2. Bang/Crash

3. Peter Gunn

4. Hippie Loop

5. 14 Hour Technicolour Dream

6. You Better Move On

7. Beyond And Before (Demo)

8. Beyond And Before (What Bass? Mix)

9. Lima Loop

10. Grounded

11. For Your Love

12. Flowerman (Demo)

13. Flowerman

14. Yesterdays

15. Electric Funeral (Demo)

16. Electric Funeral (Radio Fun Mix)

17. Cinnamon Touch

18. Get Yourself Together (Demo)

19. Created By Clive

20. Images Of You And Me (Radio Fun Mix)

21. I Saw You! (Bang/Crash)

22. No Time

Technical Specifications