Olias of Sunhillow

Olias of Sunhillow is the debut solo album by Yes lead singer Jon Anderson, released in 1976. It was one of the most successful of Yes band member debut solo efforts to that date, reaching No. 8 in the UK charts and breaking into the US Top 50. It is a progressive rock concept album which tells the story of an alien race and their journey to a new world due to a volcanic catastrophe. Olias, the title character, is the chosen architect of the glider Moorglade Mover, which will be used to fly his people to their new home. Ranyart is the navigator for the glider, and Qoquaq is the leader who unites the four tribes of Sunhillow to partake in the exodus.