Union Live is a 2-CD & 1-DVD live release by progressive rock

Progressive rock

Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...

 band Yes

Yes (band)

Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...

 on Voiceprint Records

Voiceprint Records

Voiceprint Records is a company and record label based in England, founded in 1990 by Rob Ayling. They specialise in re-releasing old material, especially progressive rock, but also have new releases, all under the Voiceprint and other imprints....

. It documents their "Union" tour of 1991, supporting the Union album.

In addition to the Shoreline Amphitheatre show that was available in Japan as The Union Tour Live, the limited edition package includes a DVD containing the Denver McNicholas Sports Arena show that has been available in trading circles for years, audience shot footage from the Pensacola Civic Center show, and bonus audio 5.1 mixes, and bonus audio tracks. The following songs from the DVD are available to view on YouTube: "Yours Is No Disgrace", "Owner of a Lonely Heart

Owner of a Lonely Heart

"Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by the progressive rock band Yes. It is the opening track of their 1983 album 90125. Written primarily by Trevor Rabin, the song reached number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 — to date Yes's biggest chart success...

", "I've Seen All Good People

I've Seen All Good People

"I've Seen All Good People" is a song performed by the band Yes and written by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire. It is included on 1971 The Yes Album. It is said that the song originated from Gary S...

", "Awaken

Awaken (song)

Awaken is a song by the British progressive rock band Yes released on their acclaimed 1977 album Going for the One. At 15 minutes and 31 seconds it is the longest track on the album, occupying most of the second side of the LP....

" and "Roundabout

Roundabout (song)

"Roundabout" is the opening track for the 1971 album Fragile by British progressive rock band Yes. The song was written by singer Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire. In January 1972, an edited version of the song was released as a single with "Long Distance Runaround" on the B-side. "Roundabout"...

".

It is unknown why the tracks "Shock to the System", "And You And I" and "Lift Me Up" have been omitted from the main concert DVD and album. They are only available as 5.1 audio tracks on the bonus DVD with the Limited Edition version.

Personnel

• Jon Anderson
  Jon Anderson
  Jon Anderson is an English singer-songwriter and musician best known as the former lead vocalist in the progressive rock band Yes...
  
  : lead vocals / rhythm guitar / tambourine
• Steve Howe: guitar / vocals
• Trevor Rabin
  Trevor Rabin
  Trevor Charles Rabin is a South African born musician, best known as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British progressive rock band Yes from 1983–1994, and since then, as a film composer.- Early years :...
  
  : guitar / vocals
• Tony Kaye
  Tony Kaye (musician)
  Tony Kaye is a British musician.Kaye was the original keyboard player for the progressive rock group Yes from 1968 to 1971, and rejoined Yes from 1983 to 1995...
  
  : keyboards / sound effects
• Rick Wakeman
  Rick Wakeman
  Richard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
  
  : keyboards / synthesisers / percussion on "Your Move"
• Chris Squire
  Chris Squire
  Christopher Russell Edward "Chris" Squire , is an English musician, known as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the progressive rock group Yes. He is the only member of the group to appear on every album.-Before Yes:...
  
  : bass / vocals
• Alan White
  Alan White (Yes drummer)
  Alan White is an English rock drummer known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes. White was also a member of the Plastic Ono Band, playing live in 1969 at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, which was recorded and released three months later as Live Peace in Toronto 1969...
  
  : acoustic drums / percussion
• Bill Bruford
  Bill Bruford
  William Scott "Bill" Bruford is an English drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968-1972. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring...
  
  : electric drums / percussion

Released Versions

The album and DVD have been released in 3 versions. All currently exclusively from Gonzo's website. There is a standard 1-DVD; a 2-CD and a limited edition 2-DVD & 2CD version.

The versions are listed below:

Standard DVD

Recorded at the Shoreline Amphitheatre

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Shoreline Amphitheatre is an outdoor amphitheater, in Mountain View, California, USA, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inside the venue it has a capacity of 22,500, with 6,500 reserved seats and 16,000 general admission on the lawn...

, Mountain View, California

Mountain View, California

-Downtown:Mountain View has a pedestrian-friendly downtown centered on Castro Street. The downtown area consists of the seven blocks of Castro Street from the Downtown Mountain View Station transit center in the north to the intersection with El Camino Real in the south...

- August 8, 1991.

1. Into/Firebird Suite
2. Yours Is No Disgrace
3. Rhythm of Love
4. Heart of the Sunrise
5. Clap/Mood for a Day
6. Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
7. I've Seen All Good People
   1. Your Move
   2. All Good People
8. Solly's Beard
9. Saving My Heart for You
10. Whitefish/Amazing Grace
11. Rick Wakeman solo
12. Awaken
13. Roundabout

2-CD Album

Audio of the above show.

Disc 1

1. Into/Firebird Suite
2. Yours Is No Disgrace
3. Rhythm of Love
4. Heart of the Sunrise
5. Clap/Mood for a Day
6. Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
7. I've Seen All Good People
   1. Your Move
   2. All Good People

Disc 2

1. Solly's Beard
2. Saving My Heart for You
3. Whitefish/Amazing Grace
4. Rick Wakeman solo
5. Awaken
6. Roundabout

Limited Edition 1-DVD / 2-CD / 1-Bonus-DVD

This edition contains the following:

• The above concert DVD
• The above 2-CD album
• Reproduction tour programme
• Back stage pass
• Tour staff pass
• Bonus DVD

Bootleg videos from Pensacola - Pensecola Civic Centre, April 9th 1991.

1. Firebird Suite
2. Yours Is No Disgrace
3. Rhythm of Love
4. City of Love
5. Heart of the Sunrise
6. Leaves of Green
7. Concerto in D/Clap
8. Make It Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
9. And You And I
10. Drum Duet
11. Hold On
12. Shock to the System
13. Solly's Beard
14. Changes
15. Take the Water to the Mountain
16. Soon
17. Long Distance Runaround
18. Whitefish
19. Amazing Grace
20. Lift Me Up
21. Rick Wakeman solo
22. Awaken
23. Roundabout
24. Starship Trooper

Bootleg videos from Denver, McNichols Sports Arena, May 9th 1991

1. Firebird Suite/Yours Is No Disgrace
2. Rhythm of Love
3. Shock to the System
4. Heart of the Sunrise
5. Clap/Mood for a Day
6. Make it Easy/Owner of a Lonely Heart
7. And You And I
8. Drum Duet
9. Hold On
10. I've Seen All Good People
11. Kaye solo/Changes
12. Solly's Beard
13. Long Distance Runaround
14. Whitefish/Amazing Grace
15. Lift Me Up
16. Wakeman solo
17. Awaken
18. Roundabout

Bonus audio 5.1 mixes

California - Shoreline Amphitheatre, August 8, 1991.

1. Shock to the System
2. And You And I
3. Lift Me Up

Bonus audio stereo tracks

1. Shock to the System
2. And You And I
   Above two tracks from London - Wembley Arena, June 29, 1991.
3. Drum Duet
4. Changes
   Above two tracks from Burgettstown, Starlake Amphitheatre, July 24, 1991.

External websites

• YesWorld - Official Yes Website
  
• YesUnionDVD.com - Official website of the DVD & album
• http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/13922/Yes-Union_