Yes: Fly From Here

Fly From Here is the twentieth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. Recorded and released in 2011, it marks a significant reunion of the 'classic' Yes lineup with the return of singer Jon Anderson, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and guitarist Steve Howe, alongside bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White. The album features intricate arrangements, soaring vocals, and the signature complex song structures that define the band's sound.

Fly From Here received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics and fans, many of whom welcomed the reunion of key members and the return to a more classic Yes sound. While some praised the musicianship and ambitious scope of the tracks, others found it to be somewhat derivative or lacking the innovation of their earlier work.

• Praised for the reunion of Jon Anderson and the band's signature progressive rock sound.

• Some critics noted a lack of freshness and felt it didn't reach the heights of their classic albums.

• Appreciated for the instrumental prowess and complex arrangements.

Google audience: Google users generally approved of 'Fly From Here,' appreciating the return of Jon Anderson and the classic Yes sound. Many found the album to be a solid entry in the band's discography, highlighting the skilled musicianship and elaborate song structures, though some wished for more groundbreaking material.

The song 'Fly From Here – Overture/Fly From Here/Sadness.com/Life Goes By/We Can Fly' was originally intended to be part of a musical adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's novel 'A Childhood's End'.