''Yesspeak'' is a film chronicling the then current lineup of the progressive rock group Yes (featuring

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, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire, and Alan White) directed by Robert Garofalo and narrated by

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. A 75-minute version of the film premiered in theatres across the United States on 26 January 2004, and was followed by a closed-circuit live acoustic performance by Yes in front of a small studio audience (resulting in the DVD '' Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss''). An extended version of the documentary of 3 hours in length was released as a 2 DVD set. Divided into ten chapters, the programme systematically covers the background, history, and outlook of the group before an extended interview with each of the five members of the group. There are also discussions with members on the band's music and glimpses of the band's 2003 world tour.

Personnel

: vocals, guitar, percussion * Steve Howe: guitar, vocals * Rick Wakeman: keyboards * Chris Squire: bass, vocals * Alan White: drums

References

Yes (band) video albums Documentary films about rock music and musicians 2004 video albums {{music-documentary-film-stub