Chris Squire WAS THE BEST ROCK BASSEST EVER every time I listen to Yes its the Bass that draws me in, Chris was and still is their best Musician in YES. Long Live Chris Squire THE GREATEST RIP.
@volpeverde6441 your right. Can Yoi see the Real Me from Quadaphinsa is brilliant bass playing. But fast and flashy Are not the only qualities that make a musician great. Paul McCartney is brilliant. And back in the day he was considered flashy. The Beatles sometimes had to ask him to tone it down a notch. As a bassist I can tell you that Jamie Jamerson, a Motown session bassist he's fantastic and even inspired McCartney. One of my favorite nass moments is in Btidge Over Troubled Water, when the bass first comes on. Very simple but so effective.
@RobertGraziose 'as a bassist' - started in 1978....it was john entwistle/chris squire/jack bruce/john paul jones/jaco pastorius/alphonso johnson/stanley clark/tony levin who made me want to play this instrument - pushing it to its limits....
Chris defifinately created the awesome bottom of YES, without out which would not have been tthe same. One of my fav bands of the 70's with their prog rock creationns which I found so inspiring, a monster bassist for his style and sound. Still listening to my fav album in 2024 Fragile of YES
I will forever miss Chris and YES died in my heart from that moment on it could NEVER be the same again without him. Such a giant in the music world figuratively and literally.
I haven't been to see them since Chris' last Yestour in 2014. And without Alan, I've lost both members of my favorite rhythm section to go see in concert. After seeing about 70 Yesshows (1972-2014), all with the both of them performing (except for the ABWH project), I'd rather re-live the glory years up here on YT...This week marked the 50th anniversary of Relayer & the US tour in my region, and I've found that the best sounding December 1974 Yesshows are 12/1/74 Baton Rouge (exc. aud. recording), 12/10/74 New Haven (I was there; nowadays there's a mono sdb. recording around), and 12/11/74 Boston (source of many bootlegs over the years, FM stereo/sbd. audio). What an amazing era it was, for the band & the fans.
Who the greatest bass player is/was is up for debate. McCartney, Entwhistle, Lee, Bruce , all great. The best ever Prog bassist was Chris Squire. Period. His contribution to rocks greatest progressive group is unparalleled. Anyone who saw Yes live can testify to his virtuosity and showmanship. FISH OUT OF WATER is a masterpiece and master class in bass playing. Bitter pretentious critics can pick it apart for its flaws but it is an amazing listen especially for prog fans and particularly Yes fans who get it. If you're a fan of prog this album is a must listen.
Squire is my favorite bass player. I saw him FOURTEEN times, and he always delivered virtuoso performances. My next two favorite bassists are McCartney and Entwistle. I definitely hear their influence in his style. Fish out of water is a fantastic album and with Bill Bruford's drumming reunited the best rhythm section of all time. CHEERS! : )
My favorite album is Close To The Edge. But it sounds like an LSD trip to me. " A seasond witch can call you from the depths of your disgrace and rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace and achieve it all with music that came quickly from above then taste the fruit of man recording losing all against the hour. An assassin points to nowhere leading every single one A dewdrop can exalt us like the music of the sun" now with all due respect, and I have alot of respect for this band, does that mean?? Learning that Chris dropped acid is enforcing my acid trip theory.
Growing up a huge yes fan, seeing them in Detroit in the round , then in San Diego for the Trevor Rabin led band ,them at the Hollywood bowl in the early 2000, I got a chance to meet him , when my pot connection was playing keyboards for the Conspiracy side project. I went up to the rehearsal studio in Van Nuys, to score, and when the drummer came in ( I had auditioned for a band he was in previous called Unruly Child) and Then Billy Sherwood ( who mentioned a guitarist I'd worked with named Stan Whitaker,of prog rock group Happy the Man), I had an in with the 3 , waiting for Chris to arrive ( as mentioned, always late). I asked if I could stay to meet one of my heroes,, and my friend ( after asking me to leave the room) Asked his bandmates if I could stay, and they were kind enough to say yes. So Chris comes in, introductions made, and I ( being respectful) asked if I could help load in. He said yes, and we walked to his white Lexus SUV, grabbing two bass cases. I told he was a big influence and probably heard that a lot, he laughed and said yeah he gets that a lot, and I got to sit in a medium size rehearsal studio ( one of the videos for Conspiracy is shot in that same room) and, after smoking a joint with all of them, watched from about 10 feet away, by myself as they started to work through some songs. At first they flubbed a few things, stopped, corrected and I thought here are some great musicians, but still like everyone else, trying to get it right. But....after figuring it out, they started again and it was perfect, amazing. Chris played acoustic guitar and sang on one song with my friend Scott playing key board bass and they were brilliant, and glad you mentioned that album in your vid. So after an hour or so, they took a break, ordered pizza, and I had a chance to mention to him that some of his basslines in Conspiracy were reflections of what he'd done with Yes, and he laughed and said I guess I can plagerize myself!!! But he was proper English gentle men and the circumstances were such that it would have been awkward to ask for an autograph or a picture, but it's something I'll never forget. So before they started the second half of rehearsal, I left and then around 3 or so years later, I'd learned of his passing. Now as a teenager, I had pictures of two bassists on my wall. One was Stanley Clarke ( who I met when he was rehearsing down the hall from a band I was in in 1983, massive hands) and Chris ( who was seated in front of a piano, you actually had a similar picture. Now for all you " deliberate creation", or " the Secret" followers, they talk about a " vision board", were you put pictures up of things you'd like to have etc ... and it dawned on me, over 30 years after the fact, that I actually met the two guys I had pictures of as a teen, later in life, that what they talk about in " the Secret" actually came true, it's for real. Thanks, a bit of a long story, but any fan of Chris's might appreciate it, Cheers.
Oh wow how lucky are you to get so close and personal with Chris and the band 🥰👍 Thank you so much for sharing your cherished memories with us, much appreciated 🤗💞
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv your welcome, keep up the good work, this next generation needs to be exposed to what serious musicianship is. Archiving these greats is a great service and if kids watch that and go out and listen to Yes, you've contributed to the greater good, good on you.
Chris was and still is after all these years the biggest influence on my bass playing. I bet he is spinning in his grave watching the bastardization of Yes that's been out there touring. Chris was and always will be the heart and soul of Yes.
As time goes by more and more people are going to become aware of just how good these videos are. You should be really proud of these, and I really appreciate how when you’re talking about someone’s drugs or alcohol issues, you just say it as it is with no dramatic add ons. It’s very refreshing and gives everyone respect. Much respect to you my friend. Well done!🤗
When I saw them, couldn't believe how big he was, big bass,and leading the band, the rest were standing back and boring, but with Trevor Rabin they were good
I never really regarded Chris Squire as a bassist, more of a Rickenbacker player! Because I can’t handle the Rickenbacker I often would imagine what Yes would sound like if Squire played say a classic Fender Jazz, but what the hey it worked for him! I still can’t tolerate the Rickenbacker bass sound.
Has ANYONE mentioned how much AI voicing SUCKS??? YT should require ALL videos that use it to have an "AI" on the thumbnails so we can avoid them. If you can't narrate, don't post. RIP Chris and I know HE would appreciate my complaint!
Chris Squire WAS THE BEST ROCK BASSEST EVER every time I listen to Yes its the Bass that draws me in, Chris was and still is their best Musician in YES. Long Live Chris Squire THE GREATEST RIP.
apart from JOHN ENTWISTLE....
@volpeverde6441 your right. Can Yoi see the Real Me from Quadaphinsa is brilliant bass playing. But fast and flashy
Are not the only qualities that make a musician great. Paul McCartney is brilliant. And back in the day he was considered flashy. The Beatles sometimes had to ask him to tone it down a notch. As a bassist I can tell you that Jamie Jamerson, a Motown session bassist he's fantastic and even inspired McCartney. One of my favorite nass moments is in Btidge Over Troubled Water, when the bass first comes on. Very simple but so effective.
@RobertGraziose 'as a bassist' - started in 1978....it was john entwistle/chris squire/jack bruce/john paul jones/jaco pastorius/alphonso johnson/stanley clark/tony levin who made me want to play this instrument - pushing it to its limits....
One of the best, ever. RIP, Chris. Your music still brings me joy every day.
awesome bass player and I loved his harmony vocals
Chris defifinately created the awesome bottom of YES, without out which would not have been tthe same. One of my fav bands of the 70's with their prog rock creationns which I found so inspiring, a monster bassist for his style and sound. Still listening to my fav album in 2024 Fragile of YES
I will forever miss Chris and YES died in my heart from that moment on it could NEVER be the same again without him. Such a giant in the music world figuratively and literally.
YES. : )
Hear hear!!!
I haven't been to see them since Chris' last Yestour in 2014. And without Alan, I've lost both members of my favorite rhythm section to go see in concert. After seeing about 70 Yesshows (1972-2014), all with the both of them performing (except for the ABWH project), I'd rather re-live the glory years up here on YT...This week marked the 50th anniversary of Relayer & the US tour in my region, and I've found that the best sounding December 1974 Yesshows are 12/1/74 Baton Rouge (exc. aud. recording), 12/10/74 New Haven (I was there; nowadays there's a mono sdb. recording around), and 12/11/74 Boston (source of many bootlegs over the years, FM stereo/sbd. audio). What an amazing era it was, for the band & the fans.
CS was one of the best bassist and vocalist’s ever, great musician,great guy.
❤❤❤🎸🐟❤❤❤ merci Mr Squire, de m'avoir fait connaître le beau talent d'un des plus charismatique bassiste de tous les temps ❤❤❤
Who the greatest bass player is/was is up for debate. McCartney, Entwhistle, Lee, Bruce , all great. The best ever Prog bassist was Chris Squire. Period. His contribution to rocks greatest progressive group is unparalleled. Anyone who saw Yes live can testify to his virtuosity and showmanship. FISH OUT OF WATER is a masterpiece and master class in bass playing. Bitter pretentious critics can pick it apart for its flaws but it is an amazing listen especially for prog fans and particularly Yes fans who get it. If you're a fan of prog this album is a must listen.
Very thoughtfully put together
Not flashy or sensationalist
Much appreciated
Thank you that means a lot 🥰 So happy you enjoyed it 😁👍
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv once again , my pleasure
.? What about the great Rick Wakeman ?
Another great one. 🤘😍😎
Thank you evil eyes, great to see you as always 🤗💕
Squire is my favorite bass player. I saw him FOURTEEN times, and he always delivered virtuoso performances. My next two favorite bassists are McCartney and Entwistle. I definitely hear their influence in his style. Fish out of water is a fantastic album and with Bill Bruford's drumming reunited the best rhythm section of all time. CHEERS! : )
Very good report .
Thank you so very much my friend 🥰👍
My favorite album is Close To The Edge. But it sounds like an LSD trip to me. " A seasond witch can call you from the depths of your disgrace and rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace and achieve it all with music that came quickly from above then taste the fruit of man recording losing all against the hour. An assassin points to nowhere leading every single one
A dewdrop can exalt us like the music of the sun" now with all due respect, and I have alot of respect for this band, does that mean?? Learning that Chris dropped acid is enforcing my acid trip theory.
Growing up a huge yes fan, seeing them in Detroit in the round , then in San Diego for the Trevor Rabin led band ,them at the Hollywood bowl in the early 2000, I got a chance to meet him , when my pot connection was playing keyboards for the Conspiracy side project. I went up to the rehearsal studio in Van Nuys, to score, and when the drummer came in ( I had auditioned for a band he was in previous called Unruly Child) and Then Billy Sherwood ( who mentioned a guitarist I'd worked with named Stan Whitaker,of prog rock group Happy the Man), I had an in with the 3 , waiting for Chris to arrive ( as mentioned, always late). I asked if I could stay to meet one of my heroes,, and my friend ( after asking me to leave the room) Asked his bandmates if I could stay, and they were kind enough to say yes. So Chris comes in, introductions made, and I ( being respectful) asked if I could help load in. He said yes, and we walked to his white Lexus SUV, grabbing two bass cases. I told he was a big influence and probably heard that a lot, he laughed and said yeah he gets that a lot, and I got to sit in a medium size rehearsal studio ( one of the videos for Conspiracy is shot in that same room) and, after smoking a joint with all of them, watched from about 10 feet away, by myself as they started to work through some songs. At first they flubbed a few things, stopped, corrected and I thought here are some great musicians, but still like everyone else, trying to get it right. But....after figuring it out, they started again and it was perfect, amazing. Chris played acoustic guitar and sang on one song with my friend Scott playing key board bass and they were brilliant, and glad you mentioned that album in your vid. So after an hour or so, they took a break, ordered pizza, and I had a chance to mention to him that some of his basslines in Conspiracy were reflections of what he'd done with Yes, and he laughed and said I guess I can plagerize myself!!! But he was proper English gentle men and the circumstances were such that it would have been awkward to ask for an autograph or a picture, but it's something I'll never forget. So before they started the second half of rehearsal, I left and then around 3 or so years later, I'd learned of his passing. Now as a teenager, I had pictures of two bassists on my wall. One was Stanley Clarke ( who I met when he was rehearsing down the hall from a band I was in in 1983, massive hands) and Chris ( who was seated in front of a piano, you actually had a similar picture. Now for all you " deliberate creation", or " the Secret" followers, they talk about a " vision board", were you put pictures up of things you'd like to have etc ... and it dawned on me, over 30 years after the fact, that I actually met the two guys I had pictures of as a teen, later in life, that what they talk about in " the Secret" actually came true, it's for real. Thanks, a bit of a long story, but any fan of Chris's might appreciate it, Cheers.
Oh wow how lucky are you to get so close and personal with Chris and the band 🥰👍 Thank you so much for sharing your cherished memories with us, much appreciated 🤗💞
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv your welcome, keep up the good work, this next generation needs to be exposed to what serious musicianship is. Archiving these greats is a great service and if kids watch that and go out and listen to Yes, you've contributed to the greater good, good on you.
Chris was and still is after all these years the biggest influence on my bass playing. I bet he is spinning in his grave watching the bastardization of Yes that's been out there touring. Chris was and always will be the heart and soul of Yes.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤😊
Enjoy your weekend also and thank you for being here my friend 🥰🌞🌳🌻
Chris's solo album 'Fish Out Of Water' is most excellent.
As time goes by more and more people are going to become aware of just how good these videos are. You should be really proud of these, and I really appreciate how when you’re talking about someone’s drugs or alcohol issues, you just say it as it is with no dramatic add ons. It’s very refreshing and gives everyone respect. Much respect to you my friend. Well done!🤗
Awww Deidre you are so lovely! I appreciate you more than you know thank you 🤗💝
@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv credit where it’s due, that’s what I think, and I’m very happy to see your great work on these videos!🤗
Thank you mate much appreciate the video Shane in Sydney 🦘 🇦🇺
Thanks buddy! 😁👍 Always great to see you here Shane 🤗💕🐨 🇦🇺
Ha, just turned to this video and "Yes" just came on my radio app playing "Starship Trooper".
RIP Great musician. Molto triste nell'apprendere che l'ultimo figlio è rimasto orfano all'età di 7 anni 😟
Had the random experience of hanging out with Chris in 2000 (2001?). He couldn't have been a nicer guy.
That's so nice to hear 🥰 Thank you for sharing 😁👍
He did an album with Steve Hackett? Guitarist from Genesis. Steve's Voiage of the Acolyte album is really good
R.I.P. you were great.
Yes and ELP wore white which I just noticed. Greg Lake chewed gum while singing. I just noticed that as well.
Brilliant band Yes and what a good looking man😂 No point being old if you can't be dirty
Exactly 😂 And Yes are fantastic! Thanks for your ongoing support Jayne ❤
@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv It is as I may of said genuinely interesting
Very...exotic looking in the early years for sure.
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When I saw them, couldn't believe how big he was, big bass,and leading the band, the rest were standing back and boring, but with Trevor Rabin they were good
And with Howe and Anderson they were GREAT!
I never really regarded Chris Squire as a bassist, more of a Rickenbacker player! Because I can’t handle the Rickenbacker I often would imagine what Yes would sound like if Squire played say a classic Fender Jazz, but what the hey it worked for him! I still can’t tolerate the Rickenbacker bass sound.
He used a 70's Fender Jazz quite a bit from "Tales..." onward. Still sounds like him!
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Has ANYONE mentioned how much AI voicing SUCKS??? YT should require ALL videos that use it to have an "AI" on the thumbnails so we can avoid them. If you can't narrate, don't post. RIP Chris and I know HE would appreciate my complaint!