PLEASE NOTE: This is a DVD-Audio disc which is playable on most DVD players as well as all DVD-Audio players. A DVD-Audio player will make all sound options on this disc available for listening.

DVD
In 1968, Jon Anderson met Chris Squire at the La Chasse club in London. Later that year they connect with Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye and Peter Banks and form the group Yes. In August, they perform their first gig as the group premiering at London's Marquee club, one of 38 gigs they will eventually do there. In November they appear at the Royal Albert Hall as the supporting act for Cream's farewell concert. In 1969 they signed with Atlantic Records and released their first single "Sweetness." One month later, their self titled debut album was released in the U.K. which launched them on an amazing and successful career. Steve Howe joined the group in 1970 and the band then appeared in concert with Iron Butterfly, Rick Wakeman, Elton John, Rory Gallagher and then with King Crimson in 1971.

In 1972 they are joined by Rick Wakeman on keyboards and release "Fragile" which establishes them as one of the most progressive rock bands of that time. It is also unique in that it highlights individual performances from each band member, Jon Anderson's voice on "We Have Heaven, Rick Wakeman's keyboard on "Cans & Brahms", Bill Bruford's percussion on "Five Percent for Nothing", Steve Howe's guitar on "Mood For A Day" and "Chris Squire's bass on "The Fish". The two premier tracks are those of "Roundabout" and "Long Distance Runaround" which placed them #4 on the charts. The music on "Fragile" shows the influence of many genres from classical to progressive. The beautiful arrangements are filled with offbeat rhythms and loops, and explore both ends of the tempo spectrum from the high-paced "South Side Of The Sky" to the laid-back "Mood For A Day". Of the four most notable albums by this group, "Yes Album", "Fragile", "Close to the Edge" and "Tales From Topographic Oceans", "Fragile" is the one that stands out for its melodic and mysterious compositions at a time when the original band members were at their best.

Songs:
1. Roundabout
2. Cans and Brahms
3. We Have Heaven
4. South Side of the Sky
5. Five Percent for Nothing
6. Long Distance Runaround
7. The Fish
8. Mood for a Day
9. Heart of the Sunrise
10. America (bonus track)

Video
As with most DVD-A discs, there is little moving video. But what exists is clean and clear. Still shots appear during each song to represent the mood of the music.

Audio
First rate, due in part to the enhanced format inherent in this type of format. There really isn't an issue any more of sound quality when dealing with this format in modern times. However, there are still the issues of pulling out a master from 1972 and putting it on this format. Fortunately, there are no concerns with "Fragile" and how it sounds, which is bright and clear with very nice enhanced surround effects.

Menus
Animated menus with music.
Song Selections with photo stills.
Sound Selections.
- Advanced Resolution Surround Sound (96kHz/24-bit) - DVD Audio Players
- Advanced Resolution Stereo (192kHz/24-bit) - DVD Audio Players
- Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1 Surround Sound - DVD Video Players
- Photo Gallery- All DVD Players
- Lyrics - All DVD Players
- Yes Timeline- All DVD Players
Extras.
- Photo Gallery
- Lyrics
- Yes Timeline 1968-72
- Credits

Final Thoughts
It's the best of the band when they were at their best? Melodic and hypnotic and now in a format that can be enjoyed for a long time to come. Recommended.