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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”

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)”

Looking Around

In this clip I had to find the fine line between playing note by note and getting a natural feel. As a result there is some “ad-libbing” but I hope the feeling should compensate that :) “Looking Around” is one good example of how Chris Squire was inspired by elements of soul/R&B from the era:Continue reading “Looking Around”

On the Silent Wings of Freedom

Note: A remastered version of this video, with better quality can be watched here. On the Silent Wings of Freedom was my first YES-bassline video, recorded, most appropriately, to celebrate Chris Squire’s 60th birthday. “onward, through the night”… of March 4th 2008, celebrating the 60th “ever opening flower” of Mr.Chris Squire. My 1st attempt onContinue reading “On the Silent Wings of Freedom”