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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)”

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.

Chris Squire and the 8-string bass – Part 4

Episode 4 of the “sort-of-tutorial” series on Chris Squire and the 8-string bass is a kind contribution of Eric Ranney, who designed and built the Ranney 8-string bass. Details of the bass’ construction and all the story from the instruments’ conception to its première in the hands of Chris Squire are presented in this video.Continue reading “Chris Squire and the 8-string bass – Part 4”

The Gates of Delirium (iii) Soon

The Gates Of Delirium comes to its finale! I invite you to comment on this entry and share your interpretation of “Soon” – a wonderful poem that may have many personal meanings for each of you… Translations wanted – let’s write “Soon” in all languages of the world! A few guidelines: create a singable versionContinue reading “The Gates of Delirium (iii) Soon”

The Gates of Delirium (i)

I spent my National Holiday (one year after I did Astral Traveller) editing this clip. For the past weeks I have been learning how to play it, from my favourite version, from Yesshows – it’s a live version, so my moto was chosen “my room is my stage” :) I collected some photos on theContinue reading “The Gates of Delirium (i)”