Patirck Moraz - Story Of I Promo and Interview (Old Grey Whistle Test 1976) Yes
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- Here is the last footage I have of the Yes solo album promotion on Old Grey Whistle Test. This time Patrick Moraz gets interviewed by Bob Harris and a promo is shown with a selection of music from the Story Of I album. I used another source for the actual promo; most of the footage is from Patrick's official Live At Princeton DVD with the last minute or so taken from an extended French TV broadcast.
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Moraz is just plain fantastic....I'm blown away!!!
Patrick Moraz was and is a genius and his album i is magnificent. I worked for and with him and he is a tremendously likeable sort.
Patrick Moraz was born in Switzerland to a musical family, and has been playing the piano from very early childhood. He can also play the harp and the violin. In the 60s, he managed to make a name for himself as a Jazz session player and won several high awards. Keith Emerson had recommended he be his replacement in the Nice. It took around four years for them to take him up on that. The Nice reformed with Patrick as Refugee. They made one album before YES snatched Patrick up.
Having a huge rig of Keyboards can create an illusion. That is that the player is better than they really are because the rig is altogether impressive. There is no illusion with Patrick. The Nice needed a high calibre keyboard player if they were going to continue without Keith Emerson. Keith had also been YES' obvious number one choice when Tony Kaye left, but by that time he was busy with Emerson Lake and Palmer. With the sad passing of Keith, Patrick might just be the top Keyboard player in the world today. So it was a major scoop for YES to gain Patrick.
We see some of his brilliance with the Relayer album by YES. It contains some of the most complex music YES has ever performed.
Jon Anderson had taken harp lessons from Patrick in order to make his own masterpiece Olias of Sunhillow possible.
Along with that album, The story of I is one of the greatest solo albums of all time. It is a phenominal masterpiece. It is Progressive music at it's very best with some remarkable elements of Jazz fusion.
If it can still be found, The Refugee album was also a masterpiece.
Many thanks to MrKayley10 for posting this great footage.
Very nice(no pun intended!) musical history of Patrick. My first Yes concert was Relayer. I was 16 and while I knew Wakeman left and they had this new keyboard player, I knew nothing about him. At first I was disappointed when Firebird Suite comes to an end, and what had formally segued into Siberian Khatru, instead started with this guy dressed all in white with his helmet of hair playing the beginning scales of Sound Chaser. The album hadn’t been released just yet so no one knew what the hell they were playing. It took about two minutes to see that this guy could play and even though his style and moog and mellotron sounds were different than what we were used to with Wakeman, they were his and he owned them. I saw him a few more times with Yes as they toured Relayer for a couple of years as they worked on and released solo projects. Seeing him on the grand piano playing parts of The Story of I was like watching a classical pianist perform at Carnegie. I played that album to death in the summer of ‘76.
Love the integration of South American and progressive music which was so innovative. World Music before it became popular. His second solo album Out in the Sun I also played to death. More great progressive Latin vibes. His subsequent solo work was ok but his album Flags with Bruford and the intimate tour was a huge highlight for me. Seeing the two of them at The Bottom Line in NYC was phenomenal. The jazz fusion they played no more than 20 feet away is something I’ll never forget. Love his work on Howe and Squire’s solo’s as well as the Refugee album, not to mention his keyboards revived The Moody Blues in the 80’s. Getting back into vinyl, I’m glad I still have his albums to spin. Great musician, great memories. Just thought I’d share!
Interesting addition P Sol. I haven't got a CD copy of Out In The Sun. I had trouble getting hold of The Story Of I. Some of the tracks on Out In The Sun struck me as works that could have been left overs from The Story Of I. Love Hate Sun Rain You, sounded like he had gone off and joined Gong. It was another good album of individual tracks.
I didn't get to see YES while Patrick was a member. It would have been nice to have done so. I liked him in YES and think it's a pity his time with them was short.
Agreed. Out in the Sun, Rana Batucada, and Kabala could easily have been from the “I” sessions. The remaining songs are good rock tracks. I see Amazon has it but it’s $40 and up.
I can send you a cd copy of the album if you give a link I can get your address from. I was lucky that my brother worked for a cd importer back in the 80’s which is how I got those first two. The self titled third album which is like South American jungle space music is all over the place musically. He then worked with pan flute player Syrinx, which actually is quite enjoyable combo. You can hear some of the same recognizable melodies on those two that he used on “I”. In ‘84 he released Timecode which is typical ‘80’s influenced with way too electronic and computer programmed. He worked again with John McBernie on it. Amazingly, I still have all those and Flags on vinyl. Yeah his time with Yes was short but I do love Going for the One!
That's very kind of you P Sol. Thank you for suggesting that. I live in the UK. Over the last couple of weeks I've been able to get hold of 2 CDs that I've been after for quite a while. One by Badger and other by the original Fleetwood Mac. Both of which are live recordings. There are plans to release a back catalogue and things are beginning to materialise. So they might be among them. That third album is one I'd forgotten about. I've had to look up the cover of it to remind me. I did have that as well. I got rid of all my vinyl to friends and the remainder went as a job lot to a second hand shop. I didn't realise at the time that I wouldn't be able to replace everything with CDs.
Streaming and files will be making cd’s obsolete so don’t give your cds away!
And vinyl’s making a comeback....go figure.
The next thing you know intelligence and probity will become obsolete, and a corrupt, orange faced reality TV clown will become the US President.
Here’s hoping the former makes a comeback and the latter has a massive stroke.
Visiting the UK is on my bucket list!
One of the corner stone albums of my youth. I've only listened to it about 700 times or so. If you don't have it, the vinyl is a must. The liner notes and scribblings are worth the price alone. As a bassist and massive Yes fan the playing of Jeff Berlin on this album is nothing short of brilliant. Only shame is there is so much going on he gets lost in the sauce at times.
John Nicholson so that must be how Berlin and Bruford met ? Another heavenly match
Yes a highlight album for me too. I still have it in my collection.
John it sounds like we had similar formative years. 700 times at least.
Totally, this album was bought for me from a second hand store when I was just a child. I just played it over and over and got lost in the story. It defined my entire relationship with music.
I bought it when it came out . Loved it. Olias and Fish Outta Water are very good as well.. Patrick is a great orchestrator like Rick.
My favorite album of all time. Truly magnificent!
I wish I could enjoy it like that. I hear that child like tune Cachaca and other percussion heavy tunes and I tune out ... I like melodies. Like The Moody Blues!
One of my favorite albums of all time.I played the Hell out of it in High School and still have my original. Love all of Moraz's Solo stuff,and I still think Relayer is on of Yes's Best.
What a rare treasure! Many thanks and best energies from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 🪴
Sorely underrated , brilliant album, best of yes solo projects
I'd respectfully say Fish Out Of Water was best, but this really was a great and sadly overlooked album.
@@timallbritton7329 i thinks the same 1-Fish out of water 2- The History of I 3--Steve Howe Album
The best of all the Yes keyboard players bar none.
Of the 'Yes solo albums' that came out in 1975-76, "Story of i" is my second favourite after Squire's. It's one of the most unique recordings I own, and still stands up nearly 50 years later. I wish there could be a 5.1 Surround mix done of it, imagine how fantastic it would sound.
STORY OF I ...is a fantastic album...I play it often to this day !!
Vinyl ?
Same here. Still gets spins to this day. One of my all time favorite albums. Nevermind the regular studio output from Yes in the mid-seventies, consider the solo work from Olias to FIsh out of Water to Beginnings to the Story Of I. The level of music these guys were producing is off the charts and never to be witnessed again.
He's vulnerable, he's naive, he's young and on fire - It is absolutely wonderful to watch this - Thank you for posting!
Saw Moraz with Yes on their Relayer tour he was incredible as they (Yes) all were. Was saddened when I heard of his legal problems regarding the law suit against The Moody Blues. Another band who I have always admired and respected. Oh well. Moraz if he hasn't already, should do movie soundtracks.
Relayer is a superb musical masterpiece.
Yes it is - and an album that really expanded my understanding of music like few others! This is a brilliant album too. - I first heard both of them when I was thirteen.
One of the reasons why Relayer is Yes' best album IMHO.
I appreciate all the support and encouragement. Thanks, Hug 🤗 kisses 😘, have you been to any of my concerts?
@@patrickmorazofficial631 Patrick, man! You are a hero for me and my family down here in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. God bless you. And 1,000 thanks for you existing and giving us your inspired tunes and amazing technique. 👍❤🖖
Stunning Music, Stunning Tale, stunning interview...¡¡¡ YEAH...
This has been my go to album since I was introduced to it back in the late 70's. Still have a copy of it and play it regularly.
Amazing album with a couple great songs Best Years of Our Lives and Saturday Makes the Week with John McBurnie (sp?) strong, clear vocals....a treasure... Also, I love RW as much as anyone but Moraz played my favorite Yes keyboard solo of all time on Sound Chaser...
That was my favorite solo also of his,..in SoundChaser
Brilliant! they don,t make "em like that any more.
Hey Patrick. Since the time I was introduced to your music with the Refugee album you have been a huge influence and inspiration to my musical senseability. Thank you for the magnificent body of work from stem to stern outstanding job
Am glad to heer zeez, yawer velcome.
Thanks for uploading this! I had this LP and the follow up many years ago.. I could never get into this one though... I do love some of the tracks on Out In the Sun though.. Kabala (great latin jazz fusion vibe on that) and Time For A Change (really innovative on those synths and sequencers) were superb tracks.. In a world of Chick Corea, Jan Hammer, Joe Zawinul et al I think Patrick Moraz certainly had the chops!
THIS WILL SCARE THE CRAP OUT OF THE SQUIRRELS!!!!
Brilliant album!!! 🌞💥☀️😍🙂
I love him he's brilliant !
I love his collaboration with bill bruford on flags. Great album.
I love my prog! 😂
My favorite progrock synth album. Still listening ❤
Story of I - jeden z licznych wspaniałych albumów roku 1976. Ale się tego słuchało !!!!
Patrick Mozart!!!!!
Dario
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Mr Moraz Super Musician
Patrick talked about the 1976 solos Yes tour that never happened what do you think to this as a set list?
Part 1 Yes Music.
Part 2 Solos
Hold out your hand / You by My Side - Chris Squire
Beginnings/Break Away From It All - Steve Howe
Song of Innocence / Darkness- Alan White
Impact / Warmer Hands/Intermezzo/Rise and Fall/ Symphony in Space - Patrick Moraz
Ocean Song/ Meeting/ To The Runner - Jon Anderson
Finish off with a Yes song
Starship Trooper
I dunno but it would've been cool if they played Silently Falling. xd That song was never performed live (by Chris Squire, covers do not count) in history, which is a shame.
I loved the exotic, intense and exciting Latin American rhythmical aspects of the album and much of Patrick's virtuoso piano and synth parts, but certain sections were too full and therefore overwhelming to me. I saw Yes with Patrick twice on the 1975 Relayer UK tour and still love 'The Gates of Delirium' and 'Sound Chaser' (though I can't stand 'To Be Over'). I thought his synth sounds were more tasteful and jelled better with the rest of the band than Rick's, and I was hugely disappointed that he didn't stay in the band longer, as he obviously had so many musical ideas and so much to contribute.
Imagine if all British interviewers were like this host.
Imagine if most British people were like this host.
The Story of i is one of my very favorite albums !
Weather Report meets Vangelis vibe to this excerpt.
I agree, definitively
Thanks for this, great stuff.
Short excerpts? That was one long trailer 😊
I bought this album when it came out. I was in highschool and thought it was just amazing. I still do. Patrick worked for a time with the Moody Blues.
Patrick ought go on a tour for I to revive it.
still love it!!
the only emotion I felt when I listened to his "trailer"
...was regret😂
Genius
Really rare item for die-hard Yes fanatics . Just after RELAYER we got a glimpse of what Moraz would do if left up to his own interests . It sounded almost pre - world beat in a way . Not great , but mildly interesting .
That's Jeff Berlin on bass.
And then Moraz suggested him to Bruford. The rest, as they say, is history.
The second best player of all time.
@@chomusic You're voting Mohini Dey maybe?
@@islandpalm148 Jaco.
Ah back in the days when you had to have a room full of keyboards.
I own it on vinyl 🌴🌴
this host always looks deathly serious
He belongs up there with Emerson & Wakeman.
Why would you wish to drag the fellow down?
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
"makes Hanibals crossing of the alps .". Chris Welch MM
An ace ACE man - Moraz helped make Yes / Relayer different and refreshing imho a good album Moraz is on, not their best just because he is. Although an album could have been made on that level with Patrick. Yes seems to perplex Moraz in a cultural way mainly, as well as in a musical and social way with which he was only sometimes comfortable. Player technique & ability had nothing to do with it, the musical feel that Yes used might have done. Yes were drawing material in a stream of consciousness that it would be hard for someone not in the close knit writing circle to comprehend,. Moraz is more of an avant garde & while this approach tends to lack signposts itself, there is a least a psychological rationale of some kinds that could be discussed!! - perhaps the berlin school, and gestalt phenomenon so on In the Yes group mindset mysticism was allowed to stream into the lyrics since a consensus permitted it, not due to a means to explain them. Hence so many things seemed to lave Moraz out in the cold as a member, Deans art had nothing to do with yes music, because this music could not be explained to Dean either, but his art worked anyway. In short Moraz was supposed to feel what it was all about immediately & start handing over music contribution of this vibe. He'd just caught up with what they are about & was getting ideas when Yes decided to be lazy and get Wakeman back in. Yes were still fairly narrow minded with aspect to who was suitable. But whether a long term involvement could have worked musically with might be another matter, just for once there really was an authentic musical difference problem around what abstracts to imagine into sound. As a best guess i'd still feel that at least one more of their best albums is completely missing just because Moraz didn't get the chance to open up fully.
It's a Golf Tee ! Tee hee... But Seriously, it's a Golf Tee... ( Interesting album indeed!)
I think he was the best keyboard player from that era. Sorry Keith.
Goodstuff, but i would have preferred a new album of Yes with Moraz and Bruford.
I’m glad he cleared up the meaning haha. It’s agreat album however.
It was never titled “The Story of I”, or anything else for that matter.
VIMANA Brasil.
Shmope....frope...glippy dope.
You know it!!
emf reading off the scale. get outside barefoot asap young man
Shaffaff glaff graff.
NOW I know why punk happened.
Chavs of Britain and America got intimidated by intelligence, spirituality and anything good.
Too sophisticated for punk rockers......
Disgusting punk.
Punk was a flash in the toilet pan! Who listens to it now?
dave west Your mom.