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”
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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”
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”
Lulas Belhas – Estrada Assassina
Here is the latest video-clip from Lulas Belhas. Our new album will be out soon and is currently mixing. This video was produced by our friends at Timelapse-Media. I will post soon some bass audio clips from the recording sessions.
Does It Really Happen?
Bass: 1990 Gibson Thunderbird Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Amp: Ampeg SVT II Pro Limited Edition Signal path: Bass→Ampeg SVT-2 PRO (post preamp out)→PC
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”
Divided Self
Bass: Rickenbacker 4001CS Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Amp emulator: Ampeg SVX Signal path: Bass→PC→Ampeg SVX
Fly From Here (ii) Sad Night at the Airfield
Dear friends, here is my cover for part ii of Fly From Here – Sad Night at the Airfield. For this track I had to use my 5 string Warwick. Interesting fact that Chris’ Tobias has an extended range not only low-wise but also high. That repetitive high F sharp that Chris plays on hisContinue reading “Fly From Here (ii) Sad Night at the Airfield”
The Man You Always Wanted Me To Be
Chris originally played this on his Lakland bass (tuned Eb Ab Db Gb). I used my Fender Jazz Bass. Bass: 1972 Fender Jazz Bass, Fiesta Red, Badass II bridge Strings: Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (45-105, stainless steel) Amp emulator: Ampeg SVX Signal path: Bass→PC→Ampeg SVX
Miguel Falcão (miguelbass) 