Starship Trooper

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"Starship Trooper" is a multi-part progressive rock epic by the English band Yes, known for its intricate structure, dynamic instrumental sections, and status as a fan-favorite concert staple.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf progressive rock song
song
album The Yes Album NERFINISHED
artist Yes NERFINISHED
composer Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
Steve Howe NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
featuresInstrument bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
keyboards
featuresVocalStyle harmonized vocals
genre progressive rock
hasInfluenceOn progressive rock live performance tradition
hasLiveVersion Starship Trooper (Keys to Ascension version) NERFINISHED
Starship Trooper (Yessongs version) NERFINISHED
hasPart Disillusion NERFINISHED
Life Seeker NERFINISHED
Würm NERFINISHED
hasQuality concert staple
extended instrumental section
multi-part structure
isFanFavorite Yes concerts
language English
length approximately 9 minutes
lyricist Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
movement Disillusion NERFINISHED
Life Seeker NERFINISHED
Würm NERFINISHED
notableFor live performances
progressive rock arrangement
originallyPublishedIn The Yes Album NERFINISHED
partOf The Yes Album NERFINISHED
performer Bill Bruford NERFINISHED
Chris Squire NERFINISHED
Jon Anderson NERFINISHED
Steve Howe NERFINISHED
Tony Kaye NERFINISHED
Yes NERFINISHED
publicationDate 1971
recordLabel Atlantic Records

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Keys to Ascension containsSong Starship Trooper