Chris Squire ("Yes") - Solo bass guitar - A masterpiece.wmv

[MakeupWhisperer]

that's a big meh. nothing impressive here.

[Lordofthebass1]

GOD........................

[Lordofthebass1]

GOD.

[Lordofthebass1]

GOD.

[Lamegameful]

Parden me, Getty Lee, I am the master, Chris Squire.

[Lamegameful]

Fuck you Getty Lee, I am the master, Chris Squire.

[AddaxOfJustice]

Chris Squire is one of the greatest progressive rock bassists, maybe The One.

[moz1953]

really good player chris but then there's jaco pastorius and stanley clarke

[DamnationEternal]

2:45 - 3:01Bass masturbation, nuff said.

[filbertflange]

@DamnationEternal Isn't that what a solo on any instrument is? The performer jerking off? What's so horrible about that?

[u2bbbbbb]

Shadupanlisten

[Nikkodemis]

To whomever is asking which pickup he's using here - look at the pickup selector: its both neck and bridge since the switch is centered. He could have more volume on the bridge using the pots but its definitely a combo of both in my opinion.

The bridge p/u brings out a lot more volume from these basses. The neck p/u rounds over the overall sound but usually isnt very good by itself and isnt anywhere near as hot.

I had a 4003 and a 4001 v63 reissue and I miss them.

[carljavmuss]

One of my favotite bass players in the world.

PD: if you want to listen another amazing pick player, listen to Carles Benavent.

[ChazRufiange]

He uses a quarter... not a pick...

[VideoMask93]

@ChazRufiange Nope. He uses Herco heavy nylon picks. Check out the "Star Licks" interview.

[drandydds]

I heard he is a large guyl. Normal size Rickenbacker bass look so small when he is holding it..

[kharkhov]

Why is there a pick/finger divide? Who cares? It's the music that counts surely.

[Becix97]

no! He use pick! Now he's 3rd again, under Geddy Lee and John Entwistle! Anyway he's great!

[brooklynstudio]

holy shit, the never ending pick debate. Anyone who can sit their and say, in earnest, that bass is not meant to be played with a pick is a closed-minded non-musician in my book. Two words for you :BOBBY VEGA.

[aceenigmax]

Most bassists that play with picks are terrible, but also, most bassists that play with picks aren't influenced by people like Chris Squire... they're influenced by bands like Motley Crue and Slipknot.

I believe that's the only reason for that stereotype, Yes! :D

[Musselerran]

Oh man what a taste he has...



[MrSFblack]

one of the greatest bass players ever,lets cut the pick bullshit b/c it doesn't matter.

[LaxBros4Life]

I have the same Rick 4001. Amazing instrument.

[Bassmastasnake33]

@LaxBros4Life question, does that sound come from the toaster/neck pickup or is it from the bridge pick up

[TheSlApIn]

@Bassmastasnake33 Seeing where he picks his strings and the sound : clearly bridge pick-up.

[LaxBros4Life]

@Bassmastasnake33 I think it's neck, but I barely use that bass because it's so expensive and I'm deathly afraid of dropping it or someone else damaging it. I mostly use the Rick-o-Sound too.

[Bassmastasnake33]

@LaxBros4Life o kk, ty btw i never see fellow bass laxers

[losingitrush]

he's using a quarter :)

[zenjim007]

Always loved what his tone did for Yes. The greatest pick player out of all of them. A true signature tone. Remember hear "the fish" first time; that solo blew me away. No one can play the Ric like Chris.

[puffywaffles]

And people say that bassists that play with picks suck.

[bubbedoug]

The absolute best of the best. They all are/were...Chris is the constant.  Yes forever!

[Cradley51]

this is the coolest sounding bass

[BlackMaidenTallica]

hes not always a picker but most of his lines are written in pick tech but ive seen him and heard of him using fingers...but mostly pick for consistency and tone

[MerkinMuffly]

One of the best pick players.

[bustballz]

The greatest bass player of all-time.....nobody even comes close.

[PrisonBreakFilms]

what pedal is he using? is it a wah wah pedal?

[lindros21]

this made me want to play bass more than any pastorius tune...

[Jfoertsch]

Definatley brought the bass from background to forefront.........also did alot for Rickenbackers marketing.

[SgtZaqq]

@Jfoertsch yeah, Geddy Lee started using his Ric because of Chris.

[MrPierreOrdinaire]

@1:39

[GrungeMetalRocker]

hes like the Ritchie Blackmore of Bass playing ....

[mrsnipchee]

Wow. Squire can hypnotize me with his bass.

Thanks for posting!

[visog]

That is some tone! Most exciting musical bassist ever!

[verdial1]

Soberbio

[fauredaniel57]

Superb Chris!!!!!!!!!!

[rockism59]

excelent presentation!