Comments on: “Future Times/Rejoice” by Yes, Drum Cover

By: Omar

Omar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:22:26 +0000

Hi Vojtech.

Oddly enough, I never bothered to look for transcriptions of Alan’s drum parts. The drum covers I play I’ve learned strictly by sight and sound (mostly by ear), although the transcripts would be valuable. I’ll check; if I find something, I’ll post it here (if anyone else finds them, please respond here as well!).

Thanks for the kudos!

By: Vojtech

Vojtech — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:05:32 +0000

Great cover! I have always been a big fan of Alan’s playing, do you know if there are any transcriptions of his drumming available (apart from Owner of a Lonely Heart which I have) anywhere?

By: Omar

Omar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:24:59 +0000

Hi Dan.

Thanks for your comments! I agree with everything you say, actually!

I am definitely going to check out the “Sound Chaser” recording you mention – I can’t get enough of that song. I may cover it on the drums someday, when I’m really ambitious!

Thanks for reading, and come back!

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:43:46 +0000

Very nice, Omar…. Alan White is absolutely the man. I could never say enough good things about him…listening to him on those 70s recordings just makes my life better. I wish more people would realize it though. He may not obviously project the power as much today as back then, but the beauty, subtlety, energy and timing is all still there…
Check out the Wolfgangsvault.com recording of Sound Chaser from 1974… The drum set is recorded so well that you won’t believe it! It sounds like you are standing on stage next to it.