Last week, Chris Squire revealed some of his bass guitar most inspiring songs. This is a great opportunity to know a bit more about the bass sounds that influenced our hero throughout his career. There is even a YouTube and Spotify playlist to listen to the songs selected. Thanks, Chris! http://www.yesworld.com/2013/08/askyes-chris-squires-bass-inspirations/
Author Archives: Miguel Falcão
Caffeine’s “Last Shot”
Today I found on YouTube the release of one of my previous bands (Caffeine) last album. As I remember it was recorded around 2005. I used my Fender Jazz Bass on all tracks. Here is one of the tracks and the others are also available on the same channel.
The Fall of the House of Usher
Last month, the collective “P.R.E.C” presented a live soundtrack performance for the film “The Fall of the House of Usher”. The music was totally improvised. If you are interested in these forms of sonic expression, you can access the recorded performance by downloading the file or listening in streaming. Personally, I find this kind ofContinue reading “The Fall of the House of Usher”
On The Silent Wings Of Freedom (remaster)
While I don’t have time to complete the next video, I have tried to produce a slightly better quality audio/video version of my first upload. I had to use some different settings for the fx and fixed sync issues. This time I used Amplitube’s “Nu-Tron” to emulate the Mu-Tron III pedal. I also added someContinue reading “On The Silent Wings Of Freedom (remaster)”
MIA 2013
In the last month of may, I attended for the fourth time the improvised music encounter MIA 2013. This was again a very rewarding experience, having the opportunity to be close and to play with a different kind of musicians with various musical backgrounds but united to explore and discuss improvisation and music.
Rick Wakeman in Portugal
Last April I had the honour to watch Rick Wakeman in concert for the first time in Portugal. Rick closed this year’s edition of Gouveia Art Rock’s festival, in the beautiful town of Gouveia. Rick brought us to an “Intimate Evening” with him and his piano, playing songs of his solo carreer, from Yes (And You andContinue reading “Rick Wakeman in Portugal”
South Side Of The Sky
As Jon Anderson said, sometimes it was the sound of the words, rather than their meaning. Although this song is supposed to be about mountain climbing, I always found another meaning for me – the southern sky constellations – those that I rarely see or have never seen – their mysteries and history through theContinue reading “South Side Of The Sky”
Rig Rundown – Yes’ Chris Squire & Steve Howe
PremierGuitar.com made a spectacular interview with Chris Squire, Chris’ technician Richard Davis and Steve Howe where they present all of they gear for the current Three-album tour. Possibly the most complete guided tour to Chris’ and Steve’s instruments, effects and amps. A rare chance to see our heroes talking about the instruments that make historyContinue reading “Rig Rundown – Yes’ Chris Squire & Steve Howe”
Ask YES – Questions to Chris Squire
Last week, Chris Squire received questions from fans all over the world so he could answer via Yesworld. Luckily enough my question was answered. Here is what I asked and what Chris replied: Question – “Dear Chris. You mentioned on interviews about ‘Roundabout‘ bass line being doubled by yourself playing a guitar. It seems toContinue reading “Ask YES – Questions to Chris Squire”
Heart Of The Sunrise
Rest in Peace, Peter Banks! Bass: Rickenbacker 4001CS Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Preamp: Sansamp Bass Driver DI (BDDI) Effects: Amplitube 3 – Fender Tremolo Signal path: Bass→BDDI→PC→Amplitube I used the Jammit version of the track without bass so for the first time I was able to put my bass only onContinue reading “Heart Of The Sunrise”
Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) 