I preordered a copy of Rick Wakeman's Yessonata on vinyl, believing it was the only medium on which it would be released as a limited edition; however, I have since discovered that there will be a CD release in November due to high demand.
That works well for me, as I won't need to open the plastic cover on the vinyl record and retain its value to future collectors.
I'm a fan of Yes and Rick Wakeman, as you've probably gathered, not to mention Roger Dean who did some incredible art for the Yes albums, as well as Osibisa, Asia, Budgie and a few other bands.
The composition is a solo piano adaptation that Wakeman performed during his Final One Man Solo Tour. It's a solo piano composition deeply rooted in both classical and progressive rock traditions. The piece blends classical sonata structure with progressive rock elements, reflecting Wakeman's virtuosic keyboard style. It contains over 30 fragments of themes from various Yes songs, which Wakeman was involved with during his time in the band. These themes are woven into a cohesive medley, creating a grand and intricate work.
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