Best Gone Blondes Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 160 - What Makes Roger Dean's Non-Yes Art Different? 1:04:16

6h ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Happy 80th birthday to Roger Dean! What are some of your favorite non-Yes artworks he's done? Being very familiar with Yes, we share our observations on what makes his non-Yes art for other bands and solo albums different. He's made many incredible works over the years, so let's celebrate! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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Ep 159 - Looking at Our CD's of True by Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 23:48

4h ago23:48

23:48

We go live to take a little look at our CD copies of True and talk about the contents! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 158 - What If Geoff Downes Rejoined Yes in 1997? 46:11

4h ago46:11

46:11

Happy birthday to Geoff Downes! Join us as we talk about him and his work, and speculate about how things might have been different had he rejoined Yes in 1997, something that almost happened! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 157 - A Review of TRUE, the New Album from Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks 44:19

2h ago44:19

44:19

We review the newly released album from Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks titled TRUE! You can order the album here: https://ffm.to/jonandersontrue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Yes Tour with Deep Purple Underway, Live Stream Concert Reviews, & More - Yesshift News 08/22/2024 49:08

10h ago49:08

49:08

Steven goes live to talk about some news and things that have gone on lately! The current Yes tour with Deep Purple is underway, but the details on the setlist will be saved for the end! Steven also talks about a couple of live streams that happened over the weekend: Total Mass Retain's Alan White tribute concert at The Royal Room in Seattle, and M…

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Ep 156 - Talking with Stephen Lambe About His 90125 Book 47:42

2h ago47:42

47:42

Author Stephen Lambe joins us again, this time to talk about his recently published book, Rock Classics: Yes - 90125 from SonicBond Publishing! You can order the book from Burning Shed here: https://burningshed.com/stephen-lambe_rock-classics-yes-90125_book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Ep 155 - Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Concert Review 55:11

2h ago55:11

55:11

We review the Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks concert we attended last night at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona! Tune in and hear our takes on the experience! And pre-order their new album True here: https://talkshop.live/channels/jonanderson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Steven's Venue Advetures - Reviewing Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radalet Zebulon Cafe Concert 15:25

15d ago15:25

15:25

Steven recounts a concert he attended at Zebulon Cafe this past Saturday featuring Raspberry Blonde and Ruth Radelet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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GearShift - Scott Higham Gear Talk on Drum Talk TV 26:52

1d ago26:52

26:52

As a bonus release before the next regular Yesshift episode, here's something from Drum Talk TV. Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for some gear talk! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon …

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#494 - Wheel of Thyme 39:20

14d ago39:20

39:20

This is not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles podcast but it sure does end like one. But before it comes to that we boggle at all the awesome award winners, and talk about our good first impressions of The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Oh, and we have an idea for a cafe filled with Brandon Sanderson puns. Oh the puns!…

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Ep 154 - Dylan Howe's Birthday and Remedy Review 33:01

9d ago33:01

33:01

Happy birthday to drummer Dylan Howe! For this occasion, we're talking about Steve Howe's Remedy, in which Dylan played alongside his father Steve Howe and his brother Virgil Howe, as well as guitarist Ray Fenwick and bassist Derrick Taylor! Steve Howe's Remedy includes the studio album Elements (2003) and concert film Remedy Live recorded in March…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Earthside and The Other Side 35:50

25d ago35:50

35:50

Steven goes live for a news round-up (including info on a Relayer 50th anniversary pressing, a Bill Bruford box set, Rick's Yessonata, and more) before talking about his vinyl copies of Earthside's Let the Truth Speak and Ruth Radelet's The Other Side. Plus, a little bit of info on a couple of the episodes one can expect this month! (Also may have …

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#493 - Bunny Lamps and Bad Decisions 53:16

18d ago53:16

53:16

Oh, Hugos. Also, the best Sci-Fi books of all time, and will AI kill the planet? We kick off our August book The Spear that Cuts Through Water, and wrap up our last thoughts on Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Ep 153 - Yes' Debut Album at 55 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Join us as we celebrate 55 years since the release of Yes' self-titled debut album! We also go over the following questions: What are your favorites from this debut album? What are your top five Yes album covers? What are your top five highlights from Yes' history (could be a song, album, etc.)? How many times have you seen Yes? What's your favorit…

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Ep 152 - Heaven & Earth 10 Years Later 52:24

1M ago52:24

52:24

Dan and Steven look back at the 2014 Yes album Heaven & Earth on its 10th anniversary! Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and mixed by Billy Sherwood, this album featured the lineup of Jon Davison, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, and Alan White. Do you have any favorites from this album? Did you get to see the material they played live? Check out…

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Steven's Venue Adventures - Reviewing Concerts by Total Mass Retain, When in Rome UK, Asia Featuring John Payne, and The Buggles 48:35

1M ago48:35

48:35

Steven reviews a few concerts he watched online and in-person. On July 13, he watched the Total Mass Retain concert streamed by ProgStock via Stageit from the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. Afterward, he went to the Forever '80s concert at Pershing Square in Los Angeles, managing to catch When in Rome UK and Asia Featuring John Payne. A…

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Ep 151 - John Perez of Close to the Yes USA 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

We are joined by John Perez of Texas-based tribute band Close to the Yes! Based in Dallas, Texas, the band played live a bit back in March and is playing its first full set on August 24th at The Maverick. The show will also include Rush tribute band Clockwork Angels! Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/408069202152232/ --- Support t…

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Ep 150 - 3-Year Anniversary Show! 1:33:49

1M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Celebrating the third anniversary of Yesshift with a few topics! An icebreaker topic Dan came up with is the question of what one ABWH song we'd each have liked played on the Union Tour. Then we'll touch on July birthdays by talking about what Peter Banks era Yes songs we'd like to see on a new tour as a nod to him, notable Igor Khoroshev keyboard …

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#492 - Smokey and the Narrator 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

We debate whether we want dead celebrities to read our audiobooks. How long is too long for a series? And our non-spoilery takes on Cursed Bunny.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Charcoal Grace by Caligula's Horse 18:36

2M ago18:36

18:36

Steven gives a little update on activities and talks about the experiencing of playing his vinyl copy of the Caligula's Horse album Charcoal Grace! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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News Desk Edition - Nod to Play for Chris 10, Focus 12 Album Review, & More 43:21

2M ago43:21

43:21

Steven talks about some of the latest Yes and related news, sharing thoughts on Play for Chris 10, waxing nostalgic about his first Yes and Asia concert experience, reviewing the upcoming Focus 12 album, and mentioning other releases and touring tidbits! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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#491 - Next Month, Trauma! 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

It's awards season and we cover them all, including a Martha Wells sweep! We wrap up our thoughts on Sword of Kaigen and get excited (read: trigger warnings) for Cursed Bunny, our July pick.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Ep 149 - John Mitchell & Harry Whitley Talk About New Asia Heat of the Moment Tour 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

John Mitchell and Harry Whitley of the new Asia lineup join us to talk about the Heat of the Moment Tour, which commences July 3rd in North America! They go into connections with and thoughts on John Wetton and Geoff Downes, and how the new lineup of Downes, Mitchell, Whitley, and Virgil Donati came together! Check out the North America tour dates …

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Ep 148 - Patrick Moraz's Playing on Refugee 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

In celebration of Patrick Moraz's birthday, Dan and Steven review the self-titled album Refugee! Released in 1974, this album featured Moraz alongside The Nice alumni Brian Davison (drums) and Lee Jackson (bass, guitar, lead vocals). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Soft Machine Records and The Baked Potato Concert Review 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Steven talks about the vinyl records he got from a Soft Machine Show at The Baked Potato, as well as the show itself! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 147 - Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe at 35 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe album titled...Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe! What are your favorites from this album? Any memories of the band? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles 36:57

2M ago36:57

36:57

Continuing to experience vinyls on his recently acquired record player, Steven talks about the Emerson, Lake & Palmer Singles collection, which he's had for a while and finally gotten around to playing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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Ep 146 - AntithesYes Game for Alan White's Birthday 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

Dan and Steven remember the late great Yes drummer Alan White on what would've been his 75th birthday. They play a game of AntithhesYes, naming songs that feel like opposites of each other and highlighting Alan's contributions on them. Chime in with opposites that come to mind and how Alan stands out on them! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

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News Desk Edition - Jazz Sabbath Show Review, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks' "Shine On," & More 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

Steven talks about some news again! The Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks single "Shine On" is out now! But before going into that, Steven touch on other news topics. There's a surprising addition to the Cruise to the Edge lineup, for example, and Bill Bruford will be involved in a conversation in conjunction with the upcoming Progject tour. Steven wil…

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Ep 145 - Richie Castellano of The Band Geeks: True and Working with Jon Anderson 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

We are joined by multi-instrumentalist Richie Castellano for a Yesshift interview! Richie has been a member of Blue Öyster Cult for 20 years, and for the past year he's also been playing bass on Yes classics live along with other members of The Band Geeks as they tour with original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson! Jon and the Band Geeks are currently tou…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Future Double Feature 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

Before going on a weekend trip, Steven does another instalment of Steven's Vinyl Adventures, sharing his experiences finally playing the vinyl records he owns on a newly acquired record player. This one is a "Future Double Feature," spotlighting both Thank You from the Future by Moon Letters and A Memory of Our Future by Mandoki Soulmates. Steven w…

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Steven's Vinyl Adventures - Yes: Talk 25:51

3M ago25:51

25:51

Steven finally owns a vinyl record player. So now he's beginning a subseries for the podcast titled Steven's Vinyl Adventures. The first album that he's played on this record player is Yes' Talk, part of the 30th anniversary release he ordered here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Here's the story of his first of various upcoming vinyl experience…

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BONUS - Unboxing Yes' Talk Box Set 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Steven does a live unboxing of the Yes - Talk 30th anniversary box set! You can order it here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yesshift/support

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#490 - Cosy Adjacent 48:14

2M ago48:14

48:14

Are we living in a Maas society? Veronica has recommendations in joining on the Sarah J. Maas train. Independent bookstores are on the rise. We kick off The Sword of Kaigen and give our spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Ep 144 - Reviewing Oliver Wakeman's Anam Cara 30:46

3M ago30:46

30:46

Dan and Steven review Oliver Wakeman's new solo album Anam Cara! It has Celtic influences and includes Hayley Griffiths (vocals), Oliver Day (acoustic guitars, mandolin, lute, lap steel), David Mark Pearce (electric guitars), Troy Donockley (whistles, Uilleann pipes), Robert McClung (violin), Mick Allport (saxophone, clarinet), Steve Amadeo (bass),…

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BONUS - Scott Higham Interview on Drum Talk TV 37:57

3M ago37:57

37:57

Scott Higham joins Dan Shinder for a live interview on Drum Talk TV! Scott has worked in the realms of prog rock, pop rock, metal, and musicals. He has worked with Oliver Wakeman, having recently drummed on Oliver's new solo album Anam Cara, and he drummed for Pendragon from 2008-2014! Others he's performed and/or recorded with include Shadowkeep, …

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Ep 143 - May 2024 Birthdays and Anniversaries 59:04

4M ago59:04

59:04

Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Jay Schellen (all in one go given our schedules) and talk about stuff related to them, including news of the upcoming Fragile and King Crimson USA rereleases coming from Burning Shed, the Songs from Tsongas concert turning 20 this week, and Mirror to the Sky turning a year old…

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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas 33:37

3M ago33:37

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We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Ep 142 - Trevor Rabin Talks About Talk 47:54

4M ago47:54

47:54

Trevor Rabin joins us once again, this time to talk about the 1994 Yes album Talk, his final one with the band, which is having a 30th anniversary re-release. It comes out May 24th, and you can pre-order here: https://burningshed.com/store/yes Check out this fascinating conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Ep 141 - Miguel Falcão Talks Play for Chris 10 57:26

4M ago57:26

57:26

Miguel Falcão joins us to talk about Play for Chris 10. Every year since the passing of founding Yes bassist Chris Squire, Miguel has been inviting people to celebrate Chris, showcasing videos of tributes whether that be via playing instruments (not just bass) to songs involving Chris, or even just sharing some words about Chris. The deadline for s…

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BONUS - Steven Reviews Mandoki Soulmates' New Album Memory of Our Future 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

For Mandoki Monday or Memory Monday, Steven reviews the new Mandoki Soulmates album A Memory of Our Future, which comes out this Friday, May 10th, via Inside Out Music! You can pre-order it here: https://mandokisoulmates.lnk.to/AMemoryOfOurFuture-Bio Mandoki Soulmates features a bunch of all-star musicians! After their successful 30 Years Anniversa…

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BONUS - Steven Recaps Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR Concert 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Steven saw Happy Sad Face, Ruth Radelet, and STRFKR perform at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on May 4th, 2024, the last night of this 30-date of this STRFKR tour. These acts are very well beyond the bounds Yes and prog fans may be familiar with, but Steven had a great time and wants to talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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#488 - Barrayar Your Sword 47:19

3M ago47:19

47:19

Some great books in the Seiun Awards in Japan, why Sword and Laser is good for your heart, we kick off the May pick, and finally wrap up our thoughts on the surprising complexity and depth of the awesome Cordelia's Honor.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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New Asia Lineup and Tour, Yes Tour with Deep Purple, & More - Yesshift News Desk Edition 1:10:34

4M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

There's a lot of news for Steven to cover in this one. First, we acknowledge the passing of keyboardist Mike Pinder. Then there are various topics, some of which involving touring. Apart from Yes touring with Deep Purple, which will be discussed at the end, topics include Wakeman men activities, Kansas live personnel, King Crimson offshoot Beat, a …

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Oliver Wakeman Concert and Storytelling for Drum Talk TV Brilliance (First Half Hour) 31:04

4M ago31:04

31:04

Oliver Wakeman joined us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members-only Q & A on April 20th. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! This is an archive of the first half hour, which we showed live on our social channels. Oliver performed six pieces (four of which are in this version…

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Ep 140 - Benoît David’s Singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

Join us as we celebrate Benoît David’s birthday by talking about his singing on In the Present – Live from Lyon and that era of Yes. Have you listened to this live album? Did you get to see him perform live? Check out the videos on the Yesshift Facebook and YouTube pages to see other episodes, many of which with Yes members, alum and others they ha…

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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas? 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Oliver Wakeman Invites You to Drum Talk TV Brilliance for Live Concert / Q&A Sat. April 20, Noon PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm UK Time! 1:11

5M ago1:11

1:11

Oliver Wakeman joins us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members only Q & A. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! Our Brilliance membership features not only drummers, but other great musicians as well, and is for all types of music fans. Oliver joins us Saturday, April 20 at No…

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Oliver Wakeman Live Performance and Q&A Coming Sat. April 20th, Noon PDT on Drum Talk TV Brilliance! 1:44

5M ago1:44

1:44

Oliver Wakeman joins us in the Drum Talk TV Brilliance membership site for an exclusive livestream concert and a members only Q & A. That's right, our members get to ask the questions! Our Brilliance membership features not only drummers, but other great musicians as well, and is for all types of music fans. Oliver joins us Saturday, April 20 at No…

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Ep 139 - Steve Howe's All My Yesterdays + Tomorrow: Permanent Dream 49:38

5M ago49:38

49:38

We celebrate Steve Howe’s birthday by talking about his autobiography All My Yesterdays, as well as last year’s release Tomorrow: Permanent Dream, a remastered version of the self-titled album by one of his pre-Yes bands! Relevant Links: Mentioned on the show: Steve Howe Knows I Have His Guitar - https://youtu.be/IxhGsdA9SY8?si=3s3z7kD_DiFH9BP6 ---…

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