Miguel Falcão

The Gates of Delirium (i) – isolated bass

Isolated bass version of my 2009 cover video. Rickenbacker 4001CS Chris Squire, through a Tech21 Bass Driver DI. This bass cover with the original backing track is here

The Gates of Delirium (re-upload)

Dear Friends, I am re-uploading my Relayer album cover series in the loving memory of Alan and Chris. Starting with the first part of Gates of Delirium, originally published in 2009. More will follow, including the isolated bass version of this video. Meanwhile I am continuing to accept your contributions for Play For Chris 8,Continue reading “The Gates of Delirium (re-upload)”

Door 17 – Live with Hélder Bruno

Video recording live at Coimbra, Teatro Académico Gil Vicente, on 06/05/2022.Helder Bruno performs “Door 17”, from his latest album “Under a Water Sky”. I am playing the double bass with the “Blossom Ensemble”, who also recorded the full album with Hélder. You can also hear the full album here.

Play For Chris 8 – “Alan White”

Play for Chris 8 is the 8th edition of the worldwide tribute to Chris Squire. Please note: It has been brought to my attention, by my some of my dear Patrons and friends in the social media, the will to participate this year’s edition of PFC, also in the loving memory of Alan White, whoContinue reading “Play For Chris 8 – “Alan White””

Does It Really Happen? – isolated bass

Here’s the isolated bass version of my cover of “Does It Really Happen” – Although my Thunderbird isn’t a non-reverse model, the tone turned out somewhat similar. As I remember, I recorded straight from my SVT-II Pro LE direct output. The original cover with backing track is here. Bass: 1990 Gibson Thunderbird Strings: Rotosound SwingContinue reading “Does It Really Happen? – isolated bass”

Heart Of The Sunrise – isolated bass

Isolated bass version of my 2013 cover video. Rickenbacker 4001 CS Chris Squire through a Tech21 Sansamp Bass Driver DI. This bass cover with the original backing track is here. And here is the transcription video Bass: Rickenbacker 4001CS Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Preamp: Sansamp Bass Driver DI (BDDI) Effects: AmplitubeContinue reading “Heart Of The Sunrise – isolated bass”

Our Song – isolated bass

This is the isolated bass version of my 2009 cover video. Chris played the original on his Gibson Thunderbird. At the time I hadn’t one (I got one but on reverse body) so I used 1972 my Fender Jazz.

Rickenbacker 4001 CS – tone check

This is the follow-up video about my Rickenbacker 4001 CS, this time I am demonstrating its tone possibilities by playing some of my favourite basslines using different techniques and pick-up configurations.

Rickenbacker 4001 CS

Remembering Chris’ 74th birthday, My Rickenbacker 4001CS Chris Squire signature bass. Some technical details and stories about the bass of my life.

We Have Heaven – isolated bass

A little something for you to try and sing along with! Meanwhile I’m working on a special video to release on Chris’ birthday Bass: Rickenbacker 4001CS Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Preamp: Sansamp Para Driver DI (PDDI) Signal path: Bass→PDDI→PC