Founding Yes singer Jon Anderson has debuted a second advance song from his forthcoming album, True, which he recorded with his current backing group, The Band Geeks.
The new track, titled “True Messenger,” is available now via digital formats, and a companion music video has premiered at the Frontiers Music label’s YouTube channel.
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Similar to “Shine On,” the first advance track released from True, “True Messenger” is an inspired, uplifting prog-rock tune reminiscent of classic Yes from the 1970s and early ’80s. The song is highlighted by Anderson’s soaring vocals, accompanied by the impressive musicianship of The Band Geeks. A particular standout moment is a blazing solo by guitarist Andy Graziano.
“True Messenger” features enigmatic, mystical lyrics about the unity of humanity and seeking tom manifest positive change.
“You are everyone, you are me / We are everyone, we are free,” Anderson sings. “All of us can dream again / Dancing over all the sense of reason / Just to let you know / That if you ever dream the storyline, it will change to magical motion.”
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The “True Messenger” music video features Anderson and The Band Geeks performing the song on a stage as animated celestial and kaleidoscopic images are shown on a video screen behind them. The clip was shot at the same time as the video for “Shine On.” Anderson and The Band Geeks have been playing both songs at most of the shows on their recent tour.
Fans Share Reactions to “True Messenger”
A bevy of Anderson’s fans took to the comments section of YouTube to share their opinions about “True Messenger.”
One fan wrote, “Long Live Jon! Thank you Band Geeks for the most incredible support of one of the most influential artists of our time. Yes is best represented by Jon and the Band Geeks.”
A second commented, “Wow! What a great song. Jon is sounding so good, and the Band Geeks are the perfect musicians for him to be working with now. Andy Graziano is a very talented guitarist, he really shines on this track.”
A third fan wrote, “The greatest Yes music I’ve heard in over twenty years. Yes is back. I’m pre-ordering right now. Jon and his band are Yes.”
True will be released on August 23, and is available for pre-order now. Anderson co-produced the album with The Band Geeks’ leader, Richie Castellano, who’s also the longtime bassist of Blue Öyster Cult.
Anderson’s Upcoming 2024 Tour Plans
Anderson first toured with The Band Geeks in 2023, He launched his current trek with the group, dubbed “Yes Epics, Classics & More,” in late May. The tour is mapped out through a September 27 concert in Staten Island, New York.
The next show is scheduled for Friday, August 2, in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
At some of the concerts, Anderson will be joined by The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, which features Carl Palmer’s group ELP Legacy playing along with rare live footage of ELP.
Tickets for Anderson’s shows are available now via various outlets, including StubHub.
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