Yes, Symphonic Live" is a live album and DVD/Blu-ray release by the legendary progressive rock band Yes, recorded in 2001 with the European Festival Orchestra. It captures their performance at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam during the "Masterworks" tour, where they played classic Yes material with a full symphony orchestra.

Key Details:

• Release Date: 2002 (DVD/CD) / 2018 (Blu-ray remaster)

• Lineup:

  • Jon Anderson (vocals)

  • Steve Howe (guitar)

  • Chris Squire (bass)

  • Alan White (drums)

  • Tom Brislin (keyboards, standing in for an absent Rick Wakeman)

  • European Festival Orchestra (conducted by Wilhelm Keitel)

Tracklist Highlights:

The setlist focuses on Yes classics, including:

1. "Close to the Edge"

2. "Long Distance Runaround" / "The Fish"

3. "And You and I"

4. "Starship Trooper"

5. "Magnification" (from their then-new album)

6. "Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)" (from Tales from Topographic Oceans)

7. "I’ve Seen All Good People"

Why It’s Special:

• The orchestra adds a lush, cinematic layer to Yes’s complex arrangements.

• Tom Brislin’s keyboard work is impressive (though fans still missed Wakeman).

• The Blu-ray remaster offers improved audio and visuals.