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Introduction:


A series of essays wherein I explore the numerous musical identities of my favorite musician: from child prodigy to teen idol to guitar hero to singer/songwriter to award-winning in-demand film composer.
Featuring news/updates and commentary/analysis of Trevor's career and associated projects.
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Monday, September 9, 2019

Media Watch: an alternate take on a fan favorite

An interesting artifact was recently posted again on YouTube, this time by user Prog Masters II - the original upload was last year by the ever-encompassing Yes Source.  I'm referring to the Union-era track "The More We Live - Let Go" featuring Trevor on lead vocals.  As long-time fans know, the official release features Jon Anderson with harmonies by Chris Squire, Billy Sherwood and Trevor, and this version features that same counterpoint from Chris which is such an integral part of the song.  This was Chris' first collaboration with Billy, and the finished product also features Billy's original bass playing from the demo which Chris believed didn't require any changes.  Although this song has come to be regarded as a YesWest track (along with their other contribution "Love Conquers All"), I tend to think of it more as a Conspiracy song, and Billy and Chris did re-record both those songs for their Conspiracy project in 2000.  However, I will opine that I prefer Trevor's lead vocal, and I would have enjoyed an arrangement which featured counterpoint from both Jon and Chris.