1.01 Firebird Suite - Siberian Khatru (11.32)
1.02 Magnification (6.56)
1.03 Don't Kill The Whale (4.53)
1.04 In The Presence Of (12.28)
1.05 We Have Heaven (1.04)
1.06 South Side Of The Sky (10.30)
1.07 Close To The Edge (cut @ 9.30) (15.12)
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2.01 In The Course Of The Day - Ram (6.32)
2.02 Tour Song (1.18)
2.03 Show Me (3.39)
2.04 Wakeman Solo (4.51)
2.05 Heart Of The Sunrise (12.10)
2.06 Long Distance Runaround (3.52)
2.07 Whitefish (9.58)
2.08 Awaken (21.17)
2.09 Starship Trooper (12.38)
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The Band: Yes
Venue: Copley Symphony Hall
Location: San Diego, California USA
Date: December 2, 2002

Source: Audience - Taped from the front row on the balcony
Recording Equipment: Sony DAT PCM - M1 w/ Oade Brothers mics

The Taper: The Ramblin' Taper
Title: Before The Winter Solstice
Label: Let It Rip Productions

Set list:

Disc 1 (62:38)
1.01 Firebird Suite - Siberian Khatru (11.32)
1.02 Magnification (6.56)
1.03 Don't Kill The Whale (4.53)
1.04 In The Presence Of (12.28)
1.05 We Have Heaven (1.04)
1.06 South Side Of The Sky (10.30)
1.07 Close To The Edge (cut @ 9.30) (15.12)

Disc 2 (76:17)
2.01 In The Course Of The Day - Ram (6.32)
2.02 Tour Song (1.18)
2.03 Show Me (3.39)
2.04 Wakeman Solo (4.51)
2.05 Heart Of The Sunrise (12.10)
2.06 Long Distance Runaround (3.52)
2.07 Whitefish (9.58)
2.08 Awaken (21.17)
2.09 Starship Trooper (12.38)

Jon Anderson - Lead Vocals
Steve Howe - Guitars
Rick Wakeman - keyboards
Chris Squire - Bass Guitar and vocals
Alan White - Drums

I'm getting the impression that after transferring a few of these Copley Symphonic Hall shows that were taped by my taper friend that basically anywhere you sit or stand in this little hall in downtown San Diego you are liable to get a decent recording in which is a darn good thing ! Now, before I get into all this crazy talk about about;" God's Head Music" or the concept of the; "Prog-maniac" as I regularly do with all the progressive rock productions I've done, my friend used to describe Yes's music as a " Master-peace Theater" Now, I don't know exactly what that means entirely but, I think I have an idea and I can jive with it. Yes breeds a different sort of Prog-maniac. Especially if your a musician,
Yes, are true pioneers of progressive rock, blending a-lot of different styles of music all into one and Chris Squire's bass playing had a big influence on me and my bass playing when I was younger.
The line up that played this night is referred to as the; "Classic Yes" line up. And probably the true favorite line up amongst for most Yes fans. I'd also like to mention that this show is the first Yes LIR Production. So, I believe we're bringing something very special to you that I think you'll like having it in your collection. I did take my time in engineering this show and came up with a title that was accommodating in a few ways that I felt was suited to the style of Yes. And the artwork, thanks to Eric was done with more of a reality look instead of the dreamy/fantasy imagery that is common with most Yes artworks. Never the less, welcome to the master-peace theater of Yes !
As with all Let It Rip Productions, they are put out with the intent of trading or torrent
only and never for sale.

Enjoy !
John