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The last member to join that legendary prog band in the sky
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

It’s not remembering - it’s never forgetting !! Like many bassists, I was blown away by Chris the moment I heard South Side of the Sky. I saved up some dosh and bought myself a Rickenbacker 4001 back in ‘89, still play it today, though it needs a bloody good service to bring it back up to snuff. Hardly a day goes by I don’t think about Yes......(and Genesis).
I still think Heaven and Earth is a very decent album.

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Chris with The Syn. Groovy.
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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

It’s not remembering - it’s never forgetting !! Like many bassists, I was blown away by Chris the moment I heard South Side of the Sky. I saved up some dosh and bought myself a Rickenbacker 4001 back in ‘89, still play it today, though it needs a bloody good service to bring it back up to snuff. Hardly a day goes by I don’t think about Yes......(and Genesis).
I still think Heaven and Earth is a very decent album.

Bought a Rick, inspired by Sir Chris Squire?  You and me, mate!  1973 Rick 4001, recently set up & made super-playable, best there is! 




Looks yummy !! Mine is Black with White trim, Silver scratchplate. I’m too hpoeless to load up pics (don’t know if you can do it on ipod ?? It’s a 1980 vintage. It’s in dire need of work but still plays fine. Sadly there are no quality Luthiers near where I live.
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^Didn't say successful. Said discussed. Most of the Yes discussions on PA are of the albums Bill was on. 90125 not discussed often on PA.

Let's return to the topic that Chris was awesome.

Edited by Grumpyprogfan - August 07 2020 at 17:05
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Originally posted by Muskrat Muskrat wrote:

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="4"><span style=": rgb248, 249, 250; color: rgb34, 34, 34; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris will remain for a long time the best bassist to have existed. Yes's music owes everything to him. My favorite passage is without a doubt the solo from Gates Of Delirium</span><span style=": rgb248, 249, 250; color: rgb34, 34, 34; font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span>
Chris was indeed one of the best bassists. However, the most revered and discussed Yes albums, and Chris' solo album, may not have been as successful without the input of Bill Bruford.

There's certainly an argument to be made for that considering that at least three full albums had the same lineup minus Bruford and none of those are as well known or as revered. However, they changed their direction when Bill left also so that probably had something to do with it. Plus the most successful Yes album of all, 90125, didn't have Bruford on it. 
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Frenetic Zetetic Frenetic Zetetic wrote:

Chris Squire is the reason I picked up the bass guitar over a decade ago after playing guitar in bands for years.

He's my favorite prog musician. My fiance will tell you I legit cried, in front of her, the day he passed. I made the entire family postpone dinner because I was pissed my hero died. The funny part? They totally understood and didn't judge me at all for it.

Chris Squire IS (not "was") a legend; his energy and bass playing are here with us forever. His playing on Close to The Edge, Relayer, and Drama inspired me to build my skill and really understand not only the bass guitar, but music in general on a much deeper level than before.

Chris was MY key to bass ascension! RIP "The Fish" Master!
At least I didn't make the mistake of saying Chris Squire "was" a legend in my intro. Wink Chris Squire Is, and always will be a legend, not only to us here on ProgArchives, but to new generations of Yes fans too. Heart

I wish there was a new generation of Yes fans. Unfortunately, these days they seem to mostly be a band who are appreciated mainly by those who are already fans and who have been for some time. Who knows if they will even put out another album. We'll see.
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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

It’s not remembering - it’s never forgetting !! Like many bassists, I was blown away by Chris the moment I heard South Side of the Sky. I saved up some dosh and bought myself a Rickenbacker 4001 back in ‘89, still play it today, though it needs a bloody good service to bring it back up to snuff. Hardly a day goes by I don’t think about Yes......(and Genesis).
I still think Heaven and Earth is a very decent album.

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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Frenetic Zetetic Frenetic Zetetic wrote:

Chris Squire is the reason I picked up the bass guitar over a decade ago after playing guitar in bands for years.

He's my favorite prog musician. My fiance will tell you I legit cried, in front of her, the day he passed. I made the entire family postpone dinner because I was pissed my hero died. The funny part? They totally understood and didn't judge me at all for it.

Chris Squire IS (not "was") a legend; his energy and bass playing are here with us forever. His playing on Close to The Edge, Relayer, and Drama inspired me to build my skill and really understand not only the bass guitar, but music in general on a much deeper level than before.

Chris was MY key to bass ascension! RIP "The Fish" Master!
At least I didn't make the mistake of saying Chris Squire "was" a legend in my intro. Wink Chris Squire Is, and always will be a legend, not only to us here on ProgArchives, but to new generations of Yes fans too. Heart

I wouldn't have harped on you, lol. Chris Squire's spirit lives on forever in his music and dynamic approach to bass guitar! Tempus Fugit indeed.

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Originally posted by Frenetic Zetetic Frenetic Zetetic wrote:

Chris Squire is the reason I picked up the bass guitar over a decade ago after playing guitar in bands for years.

He's my favorite prog musician. My fiance will tell you I legit cried, in front of her, the day he passed. I made the entire family postpone dinner because I was pissed my hero died. The funny part? They totally understood and didn't judge me at all for it.

Chris Squire IS (not "was") a legend; his energy and bass playing are here with us forever. His playing on Close to The Edge, Relayer, and Drama inspired me to build my skill and really understand not only the bass guitar, but music in general on a much deeper level than before.

Chris was MY key to bass ascension! RIP "The Fish" Master!
At least I didn't make the mistake of saying Chris Squire "was" a legend in my intro. Wink Chris Squire Is, and always will be a legend, not only to us here on ProgArchives, but to new generations of Yes fans too. Heart


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - August 07 2020 at 12:04
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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

It’s not remembering - it’s never forgetting !! Like many bassists, I was blown away by Chris the moment I heard South Side of the Sky. I saved up some dosh and bought myself a Rickenbacker 4001 back in ‘89, still play it today, though it needs a bloody good service to bring it back up to snuff. Hardly a day goes by I don’t think about Yes......(and Genesis).
I still think Heaven and Earth is a very decent album.
 
And here it is: "South Side of the Sky" from the album "Fragile" (1971), performed Live at Montreux in 2003.
 
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Originally posted by Muskrat Muskrat wrote:

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="4"><span style=": rgb248, 249, 250; color: rgb34, 34, 34; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris will remain for a long time the best bassist to have existed. Yes's music owes everything to him. My favorite passage is without a doubt the solo from Gates Of Delirium</span><span style=": rgb248, 249, 250; color: rgb34, 34, 34; font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span>
Chris was indeed one of the best bassists. However, the most revered and discussed Yes albums, and Chris' solo album, may not have been as successful without the input of Bill Bruford.
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Chris will remain for a long time the best bassist to have existed. Yes's music owes everything to him. My favorite passage is without a doubt the solo from Gates Of Delirium.
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It’s not remembering - it’s never forgetting !! Like many bassists, I was blown away by Chris the moment I heard South Side of the Sky. I saved up some dosh and bought myself a Rickenbacker 4001 back in ‘89, still play it today, though it needs a bloody good service to bring it back up to snuff. Hardly a day goes by I don’t think about Yes......(and Genesis).
I still think Heaven and Earth is a very decent album.

Edited by Tom Ozric - August 07 2020 at 08:09
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Fish Out of Water shows to which extent Squire did contribute to Yes, so great to have mid-70s Bruford back into that musical universe after their "divorce".
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One of those great musicians that mark the music of a band and an era. Always loved his way of playing the bass: very powerful and very melodic. He is a very big part of what makes Yes music that great. I also like his singing; his second voice on many a Yes song and some of his lead vocals were really great. With Tony Levin he belongs to my all time favourite bass players!
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Fish Out of Water is a legendary album. Highly under-appreciated.

Also, Chris's voice was so interesting. He never used any vibrato, but he could belt if he needed. His timbre was so... wide...? I guess that's the only word I can use to describe what I hear. But very pure. Yes had some of my favorite vocal harmonies/arrangements, and I always noticed a unique quality about them. It was only after I heard Squire's solo album that I realize his voice specifically was responsible for the interesting way they all blended together. Of course you've got the essential Jon as the leading vocalist, but those harmonies? Squire made them what they are. I can't even fully describe what I mean with words, but I could tell it was Chris that was responsible.
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What I really appreciate about Chris Squire is that he proved himself BIG TIME with Fish Out of Water album.
He's had distinctive sound, advanced basslines and songwriter credits with Yes, but it was the solo album that convinced me 100% he's among the very best musicians of the genre. Fish is a very accomplished, beautiful work, easily up there with the best solo artists of Prog, be it Zappa, Oldfield, Wilson or Di Meola...

I wonder if he's recognized and revered in bassist circles as much as, say, Neil Peart among drummers... (?)
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Chris Squire is the reason I picked up the bass guitar over a decade ago after playing guitar in bands for years.

He's my favorite prog musician. My fiance will tell you I legit cried, in front of her, the day he passed. I made the entire family postpone dinner because I was pissed my hero died. The funny part? They totally understood and didn't judge me at all for it.

Chris Squire IS (not "was") a legend; his energy and bass playing are here with us forever. His playing on Close to The Edge, Relayer, and Drama inspired me to build my skill and really understand not only the bass guitar, but music in general on a much deeper level than before.

Chris was MY key to bass ascension! RIP "The Fish" Master!

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