Yes - The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)

[StickkBassPlayer]

Myungs good, but not as good as entwistle.

[garybletsch]

One minor correction. Schindleria praematurus is not a prehistoric fish. According to "The Fishes" (Life Nature Library, copyright somewhere around 1970), it is a tiny fish found in certan SW Pacific ecosystems--New Guinea, if I remember correctly.

[ann6079]

Interesting, Gary! I can't remember where I got this info from, but thanks for the update! :)

[gekko1323]

Geddy Lee is better than both the Fish and the Ox.

[Mandog77]

fuck that, entwhistle is the best.

and at least squier is listen-able.

geddys music sucks balls

[clipnapper]

They are all good in there own genres - sadly Entwhistle's performances are usually so low in the mix that his genius is hard to pick up - and the rest of the music is only so-so. Squire is usually part of a giant mix of weaving melody and rhythm and so also seems to blend in a bit with the rest of the sound. With only three in the band and Lee as the front man his work tends to be core and upfront. All good just different.

[StickkBassPlayer]

John and Chris are way better than Geddy dude.

[axzck]

No. Fish, Geddy and The OX are equivalent, they are the best bassists.

Myung is a average bbass man;)

[thisisspinaltap]

all i can is wow.

anywho. im playing bass with 2 other guys in january and covering this. ill post it

[ann6079]

Thanks...yes, do post it and let me know! :)

[wygakyl]

I remember when our buddy scored a fresh copy of "Yessongs" the first day it came out, and he came over. Me and my other friends practiclly through him in the door (we were big Yes fans), and listened to all 6 sides! Being a bass player, you know I was into "The Fish"!!

[appazvf]

anyone know what to do with unplayable lp's? I do. It's awesome.

[ePhilosopher]

loverly version fair winds lee shore high harmonics clinkleslats in the paining roars

[Truechuser]

Squire rules!!

[roanmol]

fantastic vid

no words needed ´bout the tune

FISH SQUIRE FIVE

[ann6079]

Many thanks! :)

[Naruto16fox]

There are many ways Chris could have gotten this nickname.

1.He spent long periods of time in the bathroom.

2.He flooded an apartment.

3.He is a Pisces.

4.He plays bass and a bass is a fish.

[ann6079]

I like that info...thanks! :)

[kreuterhexxe]

he made a solo album which is called fish

[Naruto16fox]

It was called Fish Out Of Water

[snewlukinhah]

AWESOME

[ann6079]

Thanks! :)

[ePhilosopher]

try two overlapping audios simultaneously

watch?v=oilZO7yi47A and

watch?v=kzn8UjhxM-M

or am i just Schindleria Praematurus, Socrates?

[rhodesiahouse]

I need some yesfan's help. I love that beautiful piece with the lyrics..."do the leaves of green stay greener in the autumn, does the colour of the sun turn crimson white...etc" can any of you lads direct me to which lp. and what song that was? Thanks so much. fond memories . cheers!

[ann6079]

Hey, rhodesia...It's called "The Ancient: Giants Under the Sun" and it's on the CD Tales From Topographic Oceans. They did some GREAT stuff! :)

[Rousel12]

...love this song too. :)

[adamxxvii]

ditto

[Tim24]

Squire got the name for flooding a hotel room, not for taking long baths.

[ann6079]

Actually, I was reading where it could be any of the 3 things mentioned...the baths, the flooding, or that he's a Pisces (in another comment). Thanks! :)

[cairo10]

Chris Squire- probably one of the best and most unappreciated bass players in rock

[Rousel12]

Hear! Hear! :|

[Xfenderbender378X]

i think john entwistle is better

[badsand2000]

screw you!

[cyberwing777]

As good as he was, he couldn't hold a candle to Squire. You are entitled to your opinion, however. Most bass players would disagree, however.

[Pyrethryn]

The Ox is no slouch, but the Fish is probably the best bass player ever; a truly gifted musician.

[thegoodusernameman]

Entwistle's my fav of all time I love Squire too though but ya have to admit Entwistle pretty much made playing like this possible...well in my book anyways. Both legends!

[fishnsticks]

well it was james jamerson who really made bass playing like this possible

john entwistle cited him as an influence

check out the bassline to Darling Dear by the jackson 5 and you'll know what i mean

[thegoodusernameman]

Man I love Jamerson, but I meant he whole trebly, lead-bass thing yaknow

[fishnsticks]

oh yeah ...then your right

entwistle did start that

and the first rock bass solo =)

[fishnsticks]

actually james jamerson did that

take a listen to the stuff

it won't sound like rock

but it did pave way for the basslines that entwistle

does

in fact entwistle was greatly influenced by jamerson

but Entwistle did start the whole twangy noice of the bass

which i love!

[fishnsticks]

ahh i just repeated myself in the other comment sorry ! lol

[pauliborracho]

awesome images!!! love the transitions!!! some classic prog stuff! excellent work!!!

[brotherofmine]

Yes, this is a small classic on 'Fragile' and also the 20 minute live version is awesome. Chris loved his baths...apparently that's how he got his nick name! I love the video that goes withy this, very nice and very appropriate.

[ann6079]

Thanks, brother! All the best!

[AmoredPanther]

I love all of the psychedelic images and of course the song itself! I love Yes and always meant to pick up their album 90125, but never did.

[ctask633]

Very nice work!  Oh, you forgot to mention that another reason for the nickname is that Fishy is a Pisces.

[ann6079]

Thank you, ctask! :)