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YYZed 
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:14 |
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This doesn't come from a Yes vs Rush thing or whatever. I'm not really into those sorts of comparisons. I thought this might be an interesting topic because both bassists developed an upfront role in their respective band's sound. Also, their techniques are different but their tones are similar.
Who's style do you perfer and who has greater ability?
I personally admire Lee slightly more for his ability to play fast and complex lines and solos without the aid of a pick. I also have an equal admiration for Squire's compositional abilities and fluidity.
If forced to choose, I would most likely say Lee.
Hopefully this topic will become as interesting a discussion as BRUFORD V. PEART
Edited by YYZed - May 31 2006 at 20:15
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BePinkTheater
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:16 |
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Lee is a great Bass player, but Squire is THE great Bass player.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:21 |
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I have far more interest in Lee than Squire, who's bass tone drives me nuts.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:22 |
hmmm...
considering that Geddy Lee is writing retrospectives on Yes and Chris
Squire as opposed to the other way around.... Chris Squire.  Ask Geddy... he'd tell you who's THE prog bassist.
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Tony R
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:28 |
 micky wrote:
hmmm...
considering that Geddy Lee is writing retrospectives on Yes and Chris
Squire as opposed to the other way around.... Chris Squire. Ask Geddy... he'd tell you who's THE prog bassist.
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hmmm writing opinion as fact again Michael...
Mr Lee would cite one Anthony Levin as numero uno.
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YYZed
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:28 |
micky wrote:
hmmm...
considering that Geddy Lee is writing retrospectives on Yes and Chris
Squire as opposed to the other way around.... Chris Squire. Ask Geddy... he'd tell you who's THE prog bassist.
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Could you tell me where/when these are available? Sounds cool.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:31 |
oh... Geddy did a write up in the liner notes to Yes's live set 'The Word is Live'.
to quote Geddy Lee himself.... 'Chris Squire rules' hahaha that should sum up this thread.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:38 |
I admire Lee's ability to play crazy bass lines while singing and playing synthesizers ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
But Squire is still amazing, his playing just feels *proggier*.
It's impossible to determine which is better!
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 20:39 |
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Geddy Lee. He's a better overall musician, but just as a bassist he wins oh so slightly
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 21:00 |
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Bloody difficult choice... I have a slight preference for Geddy Lee because of his sound and his musical taste, but Squire is amazing too.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 21:05 |
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Always preferred Geddy's bass playing over Squire.
And of course Geddy's not going to cite himself as THE quintessential bassist. That would appear a bit pompous on his part. So, NO, that doesn't sum up the thread.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 21:12 |
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Geddy Lee.
Only slightly over Chris Squire, whom I love because Yes wouldn't sound like Yes without him.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 21:15 |
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I've got to go with Squire. Nothing against Geddy, but his playing has never made an impression on me, in the same way Chris Squire's does.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 21:47 |
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Geddy Lee without a doubt. That man is insanely talented, better than
Chris Squire for sure. Plus, he can sing and play at the same time like
a madman.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 22:25 |
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Very close. But I would have to go with Geddy who has done not only quality work but a great quantity of quality work... Squire kinda lowered his standards from the 80's on. However, Squire definitely has the most distinct sound of the two however; Geddy Lee admits to picking up a Rickenbacker because of him...
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 23:21 |
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I prefer Squire....just don't overly care for Rush. He played a
very rocking solo on the Symphonic Live DVD version of Ritual and along
with the rest of the song....one of the best bass performances I have
seen.
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Posted: May 31 2006 at 23:58 |
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Les Claypool can do what both of them do, at the same time, and better.
Edited by Harry Hood - May 31 2006 at 23:59
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Posted: June 01 2006 at 01:00 |
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Geddy
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"The options are ever fewer on the ground these days" Fish
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Posted: June 01 2006 at 02:38 |
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I agree, Squire is THE great bass player. I'd rate Lee a close second.
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Posted: June 01 2006 at 04:18 |
Now, this is quickly turning again into a "Yes vs. Rush" thread, I'm afraid. It just doesn't seem possible to discuss the individual merits of the musicians in question without starting to bash/praise their respective bands or saying that others are miles better. This is not what YYZed asked for in the opening post. OK... rant over! Let's come to the heart of the matter. Though I am a Rush fan, I'd be the first to admit that Squire was the first (at least in prog) to use the bass guitar as a lead instrument instead of as a mere accompaniment to the drums. Obviously Geddy was influenced by him, as the whole sound of post-2112 Rush was evidently influenced by Yes. Then, of course, Geddy developed his own distinctive style to go with the development of the band's style. Let's not forget that Rush are a trio, while Yes have always been a five-piece, with keyboards very much in evidence and a lead singer who only sings (except occasionally playing the acoustic guitar). For this reason I would find it difficult to say that I prefer one over the other. They're both greats, and absolutely indispensable to their respective bands.
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