Tag Archives: Chris Squire

Fortune Seller – BASS AUDIO

This is one of my old bassline attempts from back in 2001. Fortune Seller has always been on of my favourite tunes in “Open Your Eyes”. The song is very dominated by it’s bass riff which, to me, has a strange “odd-meter” feel, although in reality it’s in plain 4/4. The effects applied were alsoContinue reading “Fortune Seller – BASS AUDIO”

Chris Squire’s Bass Inspirations

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/

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)”

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”

Interview at Yes Music Podcast

By Christmas time I had the honour to be interviewed by Kevin Mulryne’s Yes Music Podcast show. It turned out to be a really nice chat! Thank you very much, Kevin! I take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry belated Christmas and a Happy New Year! http://www.mulryne.com/yesmusicpodcast/episodes/episode-65-an-interview-with-bass-maestro-miguel-falcao/

Tall Ships

According to some interviews, this Squackett song came about after Chris Squire was testing a new Yamaha bass which was offered to him. The riff was then recorded and, as far as I can hear it, a four-bar sample is repeated throughout most of the song. When I began to analyse it, I faced some curious thingsContinue reading “Tall Ships”