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| Released | 20 June 1989 | ||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | ||
| Studio | La Frette Studios (Paris, France) AIR Studios (Montserrat, British West Indies) AIR Studios (London, England) | ||
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| Length | 59:05 | ||
| Label | Arista | ||
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- The Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe tour has always been blighted by its one official live recording missing Tony Levin, who was taken ill and temporarily replaced by Jeff Berlin. Currently available is this deluxe, 3-disc edition of the release. The packaging comes with a replica of the tour programme. Review: ABWH, Live at the NEC.
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Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Live at the Birmingham N.E.C. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe were a project of Jon Anderson (vocals, percussion. And now Gonzo Multimedia released a vintage concert of these four music icons available as a Deluxe edition on two CDs and a DVD. The four musicians were 'assisted' by Tony Levin (bass. Product Details Deluxe double vinyl LP pressing. AN EVENING OF YES MUSIC PLUS VOL. ONE is a live album by the English progressive rock side project Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH).
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe is the only studio album by the English progressive rock band Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, released in June 1989 on Arista Records.
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Background[edit]
The project began in 1988. At that time vocalist Jon Anderson had felt artistically constrained within Yes's current format, where the songwriting of Trevor Rabin had taken the band in a commercially very successful but musically and lyrically different direction. Anderson regrouped with Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Bill Bruford. Bruford, who had at various times been a member of King Crimson, recruited his Crimson band mate Tony Levin as their bassist. The group was unable to use the name Yes for legal reasons. However, the group did have Arista assign the catalog number of 90126 to the original releases of the CD and cassette. This was a subtle way of stamping this as the next Yes album after 90125 (1983).[1]
Production[edit]
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Recording[edit]
Pre-production recording took place at La Frette Studios near Paris with Anderson putting down an outline of much of the album's songs with guitarist Milton McDonald. Anderson notably built on several demos provided by Howe, some of which Howe released on his solo album Homebrew (1996) and subsequent releases. Recording then relocated at AIR Studios on the island of Montserrat with Wakeman, Bruford and Levin. Most of the album was recorded using C-Lab's Notator software.[2] Howe recorded his guitar parts separately at SARM West Studios in London. Mixing took place at Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York.
Songs[edit]
The final section of 'Brother of Mine' draws on an unrecorded Asia track 'Long Lost Brother of Mine' written by Howe and Geoff Downes.
The song 'Birthright' concerns the British nuclear tests at Maralinga and incorporates some material originally written by Howe and Max Bacon for their post-GTR band Nerotrend.
The song 'Quartet' contains lyrical references to several classic Yes songs, such as 'Long Distance Runaround', 'Roundabout' and others.
'Let's Pretend' was originally composed by Anderson and Vangelis in 1986 for their Jon and Vangelis project and rearranged as a voice and guitar duet for Anderson and Howe.
Bruford stated that he had 'absolutely nothing to do' with the songwriting on the album and that the credits were only meant to split the royalties four-ways. Howe's Homebrew series of solo albums demonstrate that most of the album was written by Anderson and Howe, with Wakeman contributing to 'Fist of Fire'[citation needed] and 'The Meeting'.
Sleeve design[edit]
The artwork for the album was created by artist Roger Dean, known for designing album covers for Yes in the 1970s. It features two paintings, the front titled 'Blue Desert' and the back titled 'Red Desert'. Most releases of this album represent only a truncated version of 'Blue Desert'. There was, however, a special release with a gatefold cover, though 'Blue Desert' was horizontally inverted in that version.
Release[edit]
Commercial performance[edit]
The album was released on 20 June 1989.[3]Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe peaked at number 14 on the UK Album Chart[4] and number 30 in the US.[5] It went on to reach the top 30 in Canada,[6] Switzerland,[7] Germany,[8] France,[9] Norway,[10] and Sweden.[11] On August 30, 1989, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies in the US.[3] Yes biographer Chris Welch wrote the album sold approximately 750,000 copies.[12]'Brother of Mine' released as an edited single and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Its music video was directed by Storm Thorgerson.
Critical reception[edit]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [13] |
Reissues[edit]
The album was re-released in a remastered limited edition by Gonzo Multimedia on 18 March 2011, with a bonus CD with extra tracks, including alternate edits and live versions of tracks on the main album, as well as 'Vultures in the City' (originally titled 'Vultures' and previously available only as the b-side to the 'Brother of Mine' 7-inch vinyl single). This edition was initially only available only from Gonzo but can now be bought from other suppliers. In 2014 Esoteric Recordings reissued the album in time for its 25th anniversary.
Track listing[edit]
All music and lyrics by Anderson, Howe, Wakeman and Bruford. Additional writing credits are below:[14]
| No. | Title | Additional writers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Themes'
| 5:58 | |
| 2. | 'Fist of Fire' | 3:27 | |
| 3. | 'Brother of Mine' | Geoff Downes ('Long Lost Brother of Mine') | 10:18 |
| 4. | 'Birthright' | Max Bacon | 6:02 |
| 5. | 'The Meeting' | 4:21 | |
| 6. | 'Quartet' | Ben Dowling ('She Gives Me Love') | 9:22 |
| 7. | 'Teakbois' | 7:39 | |
| 8. | 'Order of the Universe' | Rhett Lawrence ('Rock Gives Courage') | 9:02 |
| 9. | 'Let's Pretend' | Vangelis | 2:56 |
| 2010 Re-issue Bonus Disc (From Gonzo Multimedia) | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | 'Rick Wakeman Intro's' | 2:48 |
| 2. | 'Brother of Mine (Edit)' | 6:30 |
| 3. | 'Brother of Mine (Radio Edit)' | 3:22 |
| 4. | 'Vultures in the City' | 5:50 |
| 5. | 'Order of the Universe (Edit)' | 4:51 |
| 6. | 'Order of the Universe (Long Edit)' | 6:00 |
| 7. | 'Quartet (I'm Alive) (Single Edit)' | 3:15 |
| 8. | 'Brother of Mine (Live)' | 10:49 |
| 9. | 'And You and I (Live)' | 10:31 |
| 10. | 'Order of the Universe (Live)' | 9:38 |
| 2014 Remaster Bonus Disc (From Esoteric Recordings) | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | 'Order of the Universe (Long Edit)' | 6:00 |
| 2. | 'Brother of Mine (Long Edit)' | 6:30 |
| 3. | 'Vultures in the City' | 5:50 |
| 4. | 'Quartet (I'm Alive) (CD Single Edit)' | 3:15 |
| 5. | 'Order of the Universe (Short Edit)' | 4:51 |
| 6. | 'Brother of Mine (Short Edit)' | 3:22 |
Personnel[edit]
Credits are adapted from the album's LP liner notes.[14]
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Additional musicians
Backing vocals
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References[edit]
- ^Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Media notes). Arista Records. 1989. ARCD85-90126.
- ^Colbeck, Julian (June 1990). 'Keyboard Life'. Sound on Sound. Retrieved 21 February 2019 – via Muzines.
- ^ ab'Gold & Platinum - 'Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe''. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ANDERSON BRUFORD WAKEMAN HOWE. officialchartscompany.com. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^'Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Awards'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^'Top Albums/CDs - Volume 50, No. 16, August 14, 1989'. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^Swiss Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson Bruford Wakeman HoweArchived 9 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine (in German). hitparade.ch. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^German Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. charts.de. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^'Dutch Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe'. dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^'VG-Lista - Norwegian Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe' (in Dutch). norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^'Swedish Top 60 Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe'. swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^Welch 2008, p. 227.
- ^Ruhlmann, W. (2011). 'Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe | AllMusic'. allmusic.com. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- ^ abAnderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (Media notes). Arista Records. 1989. 259 970.
Left to right: Rick Wakeman, Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe. | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ABWH |
| Origin | England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 1988–1991 |
| Labels | Arista Fragile Herald/Caroline (US) Tring International (EEC) Voiceprint |
| Associated acts | Yes, King Crimson, Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman |
| Past members | Jon Anderson Bill Bruford Rick Wakeman Steve Howe |
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe were a progressive rock band active from 1988 to 1990 that comprised four past members of the English progressive rock band Yes. Singer Jon Anderson left Yes as he felt increasingly constrained by their commercial and pop-oriented direction in the 1980s. He began an album with one of the band's line-ups from the 1970s with guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman, and drummer Bill Bruford, who invited Tony Levin to play bass.
The group released their sole studio album, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, in June 1989 which reached number 14 in the UK and number 30 in the US. Their 1989–90 world tour was well-received and spawned two live albums, An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1993) and Live at the NEC – Oct 24th 1989 (2012). In 1990, tracks for a second studio album were included with songs recorded by Yes to make the thirteenth Yes album, Union (1991). This marked the end of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe and the start of the eight-member Yes formation until 1992, comprising Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe and Yes musicians Chris Squire, Trevor Rabin, Tony Kaye, and Alan White.
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History[edit]
Background and formation[edit]
In 1983, singer Jon Anderson returned to Yes to record lead vocals on their 1983 studio album 90125, which saw Yes adopt a musical direction that was more commercial and pop-oriented. The line-up during this time included bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Tony Kaye, and guitarist Trevor Rabin who wrote the majority of 90125. The release of 90125 saw Yes reach their greatest commercial success which was followed by their 1987 album Big Generator.
In September 1988, Anderson left Yes citing his growing dissatisfaction with the band's commercial direction. He spent his summer on the Greek island of Hydra writing songs with Vangelis,[1] where he first came up with the idea of making music with the past Yes line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Rick Wakeman, and drummer Bill Bruford.
Studio album[edit]
On his return trip from Hydra, Anderson met Howe in London who presented him with his musical ideas including the chorus of 'Brother of Mine'[1] and 'Birthright'. Five weeks were spent producing demo tracks at La Frette Studios in Paris. Anderson asked musician Milton McDonald to help with the project and play additional guitars.[1] Bruford recalled meeting Anderson, Howe, Wakeman, and former Yes manager Brian Lane, at the airport in London. He said, 'Oh, we're in trouble here. This obviously meant it was some sort of Yes project ... I thought I was just going to put some drums on a Jon Anderson solo record'.[2]
Recording moved to AIR Studios on the island of Montserrat for six weeks.[1] Bruford saw the recording location as 'a deal clincher'.[3] It was there when Bruford suggested to have his King Crimson bandmate Tony Levin play bass on the album.[1] Bruford noticed Anderson being 'on strong form ... he conducted proceedings without fear of let or hindrance' from the problematic times recording with Yes.[3] When recording was complete, Anderson supervised the album's mixing sessions at Bearsville Studios with mixing engineers Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero.[1]
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe was released on 20 June 1989 through Arista Records. The album peaked at number 14 in the UK[4] and number 30 in the US.[5] It went on to reach the top 30 in Canada,[6] Switzerland,[7] Germany,[8] France,[9] Norway,[10] and Sweden.[11] The album sold 750,000 copies.[12]
Lawsuit and tour[edit]
On 31 May 1989, weeks before the release of their album and tour, the group were subject to a suit filed by Yes that wished to prevent Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe from mentioning the name 'Yes' in their promotional material, suggesting or calling attention to Yes music, which they argued may cause 'confusion in the minds of the public over which group is the real Yes', and prohibiting Anderson from speaking of his former membership in Yes.[13] The suit was based on a separation agreement entered into by each past and present member of Yes in May 1984 that specified who was entitled to use the Yes name; any 'withdrawing partner' from the group could no longer use the name or mention they were in the band before, after a specified date. Yes argued that Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe had 'wrongfully converted' the Yes name in an advertisement for Los Angeles Times that promoted their upcoming concert as 'an evening of Yes music plus'.[13] Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe filed a response on 5 June; their attorneys called Yes's suit 'an outrageous attempt ... to stop the media and public from comparing ABWH's new recording with theirs'.[13] According to former Yes tour co-ordinator Jim Halley, 'the European promoters began splashing the name Yes all over the posters ... in the end they came to an accommodation'.[2] Anderson stressed, 'we never said we were Yes. It was the record company!'[2]
When Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe toured, they titled their shows 'An Evening of Yes Music Plus'.[14] Rehearsals took place at Nomis Studios in London.[15]
Cancelled second album, merge with Yes and Union[edit]
ABWH and Yes produced a Yes album titled Union.[14] The album included recordings originally intended for separate albums by both groups. Several songs originally intended for the second ABWH album, tentatively titled Dialogue, surfaced on the 1990s bootleg We Make Believe and the underground Yesoteric bootleg compilation. This material included demos by Anderson but without the other three that were subsequently released as part of Jon Anderson's The Lost Tapes box set series as Watching the Flags That Fly.
Songs from the ABWH album have been included on subsequent Yes compilations and Yes concerts.
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Discography and videography[edit]
- Studio albums
- Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (1989)
- Singles
- 'Brother of Mine' / 'Themes' (1989)(UK #63)
- 'Order of the Universe' / 'Fist of Fire' (1989)(UK #93)
- 'I'm Alive' / 'Let's pretend' (Germany 1989)
- Live albums
- An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1993)
- Live at the NEC – Oct 24th 1989 (2010)
- Home videos
- In the Big Dream (1989)
- An Evening of Yes Music Plus (1993)
- Music videos
- 'Brother of Mine' (1989)
- 'Order of the Universe' (1989)
- 'I'm Alive' (1989)
Personnel[edit]
- Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
- Jon Anderson – lead and backing vocals
- Bill Bruford – acoustic and electronic drums, percussion
- Rick Wakeman – keyboards
- Steve Howe – guitars, backing vocals
- Additional musicians
- Tony Levin – bass, Chapman stick, backing vocals (album and tour)
- Milton McDonald – rhythm guitar (album and tour)
- Matt Clifford – keyboards, programming, orchestration and backing vocals (album)
- Julian Colbeck – additional keyboards (tour)
- Jeff Berlin – bass (tour; replacement after Levin fell ill)
References[edit]
- Sources
Yes Union
- ^ abcdefAnderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe: 'An Evening of 'Yes' Music, Plus...' tour programme. Hill Shorter Limited. 1989. p. 28.
- ^ abcWelch 2008, p. 225.
- ^ abBruford 2009, p. 120.
- ^ANDERSON BRUFORD WAKEMAN HOWE. officialchartscompany.com. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^'Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Awards'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^'Top Albums/CDs - Volume 50, No. 16, August 14, 1989'. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^Swiss Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson Bruford Wakeman HoweArchived 9 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine (in German). hitparade.ch. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^German Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. charts.de. Accessed from 19 July 2013.
- ^'Dutch Top 100 Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe'. dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^'VG-Lista - Norwegian Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe' (in Dutch). norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^'Swedish Top 60 Album Charts: Anderson / Bruford / Wakeman / Howe'. swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^Welch 2008, p. 227.
- ^ abcWelch 2008, p. 224.
- ^ abWilliam Ruhlmann. 'Allmusic.com – Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe'. Allmusic. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
- ^Colbeck, Julian (June 1990). 'Keyboard Life'. Sound on Sound. Retrieved 21 February 2019 – via Muzines.
- Bibliography
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Rabin
- Bruford, Bill (2009). Bill Bruford: The Autobiography: Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks, and More. Jawbone Publishing. ISBN978-1-906002-23-7.
- Welch, Chris (2008). Close to the Edge – The Story of Yes. Omnibus Press. ISBN978-1-84772-132-7.