How can you not be impressed by Steve Howe??? His brilliance is truly unmatched! I could listen to him all day!!!! Absolutely not to forget the ever so talented Chris Squire. RIP.
@troyleonitus4722 Жыл бұрын
RIP Chris your music and bass guitar skills will live on forever
@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy9 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Chris, one of the greatest bass players of all time.... :-(
@WilliamSlaght9 жыл бұрын
***** Same here! :(
@MrCameratape9 жыл бұрын
Right on 😞
@TheSteveSteele9 жыл бұрын
***** Chris Squire and John Wetton were my teachers. Hard to believe the Fish is gone. Thank you Chris for taking the bass where you did.
@cypan19 жыл бұрын
+Guitar Lessons BobbyCrispy absolutely one of the nicest guys on the entire planet . I had the great pleasure of meeting Chris in 1986 in Montreal . Very Sad indeed . He Was idlized by my Former Bass player .
@petemarr8249 жыл бұрын
+Steve Steele Jaco Pastorius for me was the greatest.. Closely followed by Entwistle.
@ajk198911 жыл бұрын
I love it when the musicians are willing to spend the time to do this rather than the techs. Nothing against techies of course, but it's great to hear it straight from the horse's mouth.
@TheRflynn4 жыл бұрын
But nice to hear the unsung heroes also
@sparkyguitar00583 жыл бұрын
Even if they don't know or remember what is changed. But it's funny to hear stories of 45 yrs ago. LMAO
@jeffdawson2786 Жыл бұрын
How we miss Chris. Like an old friend who brought so much joy onstage and in the studio, then, left so much for us to keep forever.
@abdulkarimtalib47911 жыл бұрын
Shawn Hammond is a GREAT interviewer; he asked intelligent questions and got out of the way and let Howe, Squire and Squire's techie answer them; he wasn't intimidated by these great musicians but interacted with them in such a way as to get them really enthusiastic about talking to him. I have never seen Howe so animated in an interview before and Hammond had a lot to do with that. Hammond is just as much a rock star as those two maestro musicians. Great, great interview! Thank you.
@MikeKiker9 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire was the first bass player that really made me pay attention to the bass guitar and what it was capable of. My bass player dad got me hooked on "Close To The Edge" & "Fish Out of Water" at the age of 10. I'm 28 now and also play bass, among other instruments, and I've never been the same since. He is truly one of the finest bass players who ever lived and his passing marks the end of an era. RIP Chris Squire
@mr.mcmagpie66068 жыл бұрын
Truth
@smalltatoo8 жыл бұрын
he holds sound and releases it like no other the Chris!
@portlavacaboy8 жыл бұрын
I got "Fragile" when it first came out; I was 15 and it pretty much blew my mind. "Heart of The Sunrise" was my favorite track, and I must have listened to it 100 times the first month I had it. Chris was a major influence on me becoming a bass player.
@astroblyte7 жыл бұрын
Well stated, good sir!
@ernieflanaganstingraybassm14636 жыл бұрын
ROUNDABOUT TOOK ME FROM SINGING BEHIND THE DRUMS,TO GOING OUT FRONT SINGING LEAD AND PLAYING BASS
@FL-BEACH-MAN6 жыл бұрын
It's hard to watch this after all the times I've seen Chris in concert and met him, one of the nicest people on earth. RIP Chris -my favorite bass player ever.
@avimae42255 жыл бұрын
I've met Chris. He was genuine and gracious!
@chasereiter47602 жыл бұрын
I find it hard to watch because the camerman has Parkinson's
@totalmassretain61995 жыл бұрын
Chris and Steve were the reasons that I’ve called YES my favorite band since 1980
@67p5n90n2 жыл бұрын
What about Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman
@andrewludlam56866 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe is mint. His enthusiasm is heart warming.
@edf135 жыл бұрын
Andrew Ludlam the guy is brilliant. All that talent and knowledge and he is so precise.
@JeffJefferyUK5 жыл бұрын
He has a reputation for a certain amount of grumpiness. None of that showed in this video. He came across as very friendly and enthusiastic.
@sandycohen98624 жыл бұрын
Always loved Steve
@williamhunter55493 ай бұрын
@@JeffJefferyUKHe's talking strictly guitar here. It's his passion. His life. That man can do no wrong in my eyes.
@theguitarelectric52185 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe is amazing. He was so engaged and just being the legend that he is; it’s so cool. The songs that he has been a part of are beyond legendary. What a treat to find this video.
@atbglenn9 жыл бұрын
I am so bummed out right now :( Chris's bass playing was and still is one of my all time favorites. May he rest in peace. He was only 67 years old. Way too young to die. Makes me feel my own morality since I'm 63. All I can say right now is I'm glad I grew up on the best rock music in history. Today's music sucks. I'm sure most of you agree with me.....
@interstellaraxeman44688 жыл бұрын
We came into it lucky,.....today few and far between play as the masters have shown.
@BossDrSample7 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to grow up in your era, I kind of live the same way, except I find out about the records and buy then and slap 'em on a turntable, rather than buy them when they came out. I can only imagine the excitement of knowing a new King Crimson or Camel album is coming out.
@glennevans58246 жыл бұрын
Well said Glenn...I to am 63 and though I still play guitar more now for enjoyment...when I see guys our age who we grew up with going hell yeah makes u realize how each day we should enjoy to the fullest🎸
@paulcatania13156 жыл бұрын
Same here Glenn. I'm 61 now. We are true Yes fans. Topographic Oceans was my first concert, I was 16 then. It was a great period for young impressionable musicians to grow up in.
@trobin5 жыл бұрын
Interstellar Axeman we’re just blessed to have streaming services that allows us to listen to the music we were born too late to see
@ia566211 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe is a wizard, I could listen to this guy talk for days. What a lovely guy
@OtherMike50007 жыл бұрын
I could not have said id better - I could listen for days!!
@FLORIDAERO7 жыл бұрын
Can't believe he's playing Line 6
@MisterTee6 жыл бұрын
Deluxe Memory Man And he sounds great on them.
@davidallen3466 жыл бұрын
That guy has some nice guitars, esp that 56' Gibson Black Beauty Les Paul guitar.
@babarishka5 жыл бұрын
Howe has been my main guitar guru since the 70's. He's a complete original.
@kimscott8646 жыл бұрын
A gentleman and a Bass master. Never forgotten, forever missed. 🎸
@sixstringlove82429 жыл бұрын
Time to pull out all the old Yes albums, pour a pint of Newcastle, fire up a joint and re-live the good old days. Rest in peace Chris. Your gift will live forever.
@markojack157 жыл бұрын
Why aye man dont forget the bag of Tudor aye man
@aeropilot44195 жыл бұрын
I’m comin right over, lol 👌🏼
@RakelaK6710 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe is a genius ... and easily one of the greatest guitar players of all time... huge amounts of respect for this noble gentleman
@davidwatkins2045 жыл бұрын
"One of the greatest of all time, well that puts him right up there with all o the other greatest of all timers, America has harnessed your minds, next it'll be, oh, "sir Elton John " he was the greatest homosexual of all time, a real genius. Wise up, get real, this howe character is/was an average player, but hey, he ain't no Jeff Beck.
@starcloud49595 жыл бұрын
@@davidwatkins204 Get real you obvously don't play guitar or listlen to very many guitarists, as it is you don't seem to have a clue. Steve Howe is in fact one of the greatests of all time, not far behind Jeff Beck, so don't make on subjects you know littke about llittle boy.
@davidwatkins2045 жыл бұрын
@@starcloud4959 quack, quack, quack. You have absolutely no idea how far from the truth you are, like, light years. Miseur star cloud.
@starcloud49595 жыл бұрын
@@davidwatkins204 just how intelligent are you ? Get off the comment section if you dont know anything.You must be part of the idiotic punk rock movment that can only play 3 chirds and delared the "year zero"bullshit.
@davidwatkins2045 жыл бұрын
@@starcloud4959 well, I have three degrees, one advanced degree in music composition, theory and performance, so, y know, I'm fairly competent, what about you, gas cloud.
@thepaulhenderson4 жыл бұрын
Listening to Steve Howe speak reminds me so much of an English Lit professor I always land up feeling like I owe him a term paper on "Beowulf." RIP, Chris, and rest assured you are missed.
@RockandRollWoman4 жыл бұрын
Aaaagggghhh!
@jungkvist11 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe changed everything. Using jazz, rock, country & classsical styles, in a band like Yes - the poster child for early 70s Prog Rock - he completely flipped the scriped and opened up new worlds for guitari players everywhere. And while he is considered a giant, I've always been amazed by his graciousness and his desire to pass things along. He is a great teacher and ambassitor of the guiitat. Thank You, Steve.
@huskvarsm9 жыл бұрын
steve howe what a nice guy and very helpful.......great guitarist
@eamonstafford20568 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say Shawn that you did a really good job interviewing Chris, Steve and the guitar tech. This was one of the most interesting interviews I have watched on You Tube. Many thanks for posting this. Both Chris and Steve are very interesting and down to earth people. So sorry Chris has left us. RIP Chris
@BilnBax9 жыл бұрын
RIP Chris RIP ... I've seen all good people turn their heads each day So satisfied I'm on my way
@memoryrunner9 жыл бұрын
RIP Chris, I loved you so much since my fourteen...Thank you for all you have given me.
@gutbucket2606 жыл бұрын
He was the first bass player that made me make a point to concentrate and listen to the bass parts on all songs. Thanks Chris.
@chazbutcher3 жыл бұрын
You just gotta love the infectious enthusiasm Steve Howe has still, even after all these decades. Just awesome.
@tpowelll65064 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire: Weed Steve Howe: Speed Just a joke, love these guys and the band, may Chris Squire rest in peace
@shawnmcvey77894 жыл бұрын
Jon Anderson: Hallucinogens Bill Bruford: Polyrhythms Rick Wakeman: Dirty jokes Alan White: Booze? Tony Kaye: T shirts that say "Hard" Trevor Rabin: Rack effects
@lajack52734 жыл бұрын
Chris Squires Richenboker
@bernwold80263 жыл бұрын
Chris squire speed as well in the old days. Steve Howe as well yes.
@williamroark3 жыл бұрын
I KNEW I liked Chris Squire for some reason!!! 😆 (WELL, besides being the ROCK of “Yes”) I’ll MISS YA FOREVER CHRIS!!! 💔
@armandoanderson3536 Жыл бұрын
Steve Howe...my fav guitar player. True virtuoso. Great seeing him so happy to show off his equipment and more importantly the reasons for his setups. Many don't have the knowledge to ask the right questions and inquiries. Awesome!
@MrTriplenicklesix4 жыл бұрын
Chris Squire such legendary and friendly man. Steve Howe also such a sweet man with talent beyond amazement. The masters of the art!
@alisterfolson6 жыл бұрын
Say what you will about Steve Howe; the performance last year with Yes and Geddy Lee on bass at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was one of the best live performances ever
@werners51913 жыл бұрын
Are you saying there are possibly bad things to say about Steve Howe? Travesty. The man is a god.
@juana14832 жыл бұрын
@@werners5191 yah he makes no sense
@gianthills2 жыл бұрын
No way. Geddy's sound wasn't even close to Squires sound.
@jasondorsey71102 жыл бұрын
@@gianthills If anyone's worthy to take a crack at it though, I can't think of anybody better
@donnix69316 жыл бұрын
What an amazing down to earth guy!!! He is a bass legend and still takes the time to to enthusiastically answer every question and show every bass and talk about them in detail. I have seen many lesser players not take the time to talk to PG, kudos to Squier , R.I.P.
@coruscant00011 жыл бұрын
Met Steve Howe in the early 90's, one of the greatest guitarists that I had the pleasure of talking to and being able to relate to. He took his time with talking about music, on top of watching him play was one of my highlights of my life!
@kendo66185 жыл бұрын
Seriously. I'm a drummer. And I watch as many RR's as I can... I love these. Chris Squire... not much else you need to say. Who knew dude was still playing the amps and Bass he'd played forever?!?! I mean, wow. And Steve Howe... what a cool guy. Been a Yes fan forever - but never got into Steve Howe much. But what a nice, accommodating, courteous, cool guy. Knocked me out. Loved this Rig Rundown. Can't believe I missed this one all these years. Thanks guys!
@elektroskeptic481 Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe the levels of history and musical invention we're seeing here. The bass and the player that paved the way for the entire genre of music, that rumbly, juicy, gnarly and sexy fuzzed bass with a melodic life of its own. The bass that brought forward Genesis, Rush and similar bass tones of other bands. The tech is hilarious: "So what's this we're looking at?' 'Well, I don't know really, I guess Chris he just puts it..' 'You mean it's been like that all the time?' 'Yeah, since the 60-s. Well, gee. I guess we never really talked about it.' Epochs came and went, while this bass and this sound were grinding away, all this time.
@johnstinchcomb81563 жыл бұрын
I love that Steve is a total guitar nerd that needs to know everything about what's going on with his gear. And Chris has tape on the knobs keeping him from making any changes because he really doesn't pay all that much attention beyond what sounds good & feels good without caring why.
@godbyone2 ай бұрын
Listen to them for years played a few song s but when I saw them was surprised how many different guitars s he played and the pedal steel .
@sanddab8 жыл бұрын
Chris & Steve - two of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen.
@tedcabana9 жыл бұрын
Chris gave the world his gift of amazing music, he will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May our paths meet in the spirit world.
@randydelgado45489 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Chris Squire Yes Rocks us all with awesome music Thank you for all your awesome music and awesome bass playing over the years. Thank you so very much my friends.
@mukraker16 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shawn, and Chris. That was a wonderful session. You covered a lot of territory, I mean COVERED that territory. Whoo! It was very complicated, to my mind. I'm an old guy now; been playing, on and off, since I was 19. My father was a musician, who was in the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, if you've heard of them. They were a "big deal" back in the 20s, 30s and all the way up to the 80s. That's quite a history. I started on the accordion, with my father right by my side, which wasn't always a wonderful thing for me. I tried like hell to NOT make mistakes because my penalties were harsh. Be that as it may, I still had the music bug and also learned flute, bass, of course, drums, my main instrument for decades and other oddities along the way. This "lesson" was wonderful from my perspective. Chris has a lot of knowledge and experience, especially with guitars. My mobility is hampered these days so I don't get out as much as I want, so playing at home is my current venue. Listening how Chis explains his search for the sound he wants and the experience of playing it on stage, and the common problems he encounters while doing it. I'm having a hard time with my words today. I don't feel like I'm expressing myself well, and wish I could tell you guys exactly how I feel about this lesson. Needless to say, (ha ha been blabbing for 10 minutes now
@mukraker16 жыл бұрын
I accidentally pressed the wrong key in the last message and didn't finish. I really do appreciate these "lessons" from famous players. The interviewers are pretty good, compared to most, which is a huge compliment, so take it as that, OK? I did learn a lot from this video and, for that, I am greatly pleased. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep an eye out for 'em. Thank you all for a good on line experience. That's it: end of file.
@thomasromano93214 жыл бұрын
The Paul Whiteman orchestra. You bet I heard of them. Among the musicians who played and sang with them was the musically unschooled but genius Bix Beiderbecke who died tragically young, and a young vocalist, Bing Crosby. We all know where Bing Crosby ended up. The Paul Whiteman Band were among the finest jazz musicians of that time in the 1920's with their chief rivals the Fletcher Henderson Band.
@arthouston73613 жыл бұрын
I can barely find words to describe how much influence Chris had on my musical senses. Ed Sciaky and I would be at a show at the Spectrum, and he never failed to mesmerize us with his playing. One of the greats. I miss those years.
@erikrhafer6644 Жыл бұрын
I went to many Yes shows at the spectrum myself !
@arthouston7361 Жыл бұрын
@@erikrhafer6644 I can tell you that Jon would say on several occasions over the years how much they loved to play in Philly.
@erikrhafer6644 Жыл бұрын
@@arthouston7361 I was a fan of eds also, miss hearing him on the radio
@arthouston7361 Жыл бұрын
@@erikrhafer6644 I had listened to Ed since the 1960s when he was in college, and I finally worked with him at WIOQ, WMMR, and WYSP, and I happened to be in New York City the same afternoon that Ed collapsed on the sidewalk outside of Penn station..... and I walked past that very spot not knowing what had happened..... about 2 hours later. When my train came out of the tunnel in New Jersey during my ride home, my sister called me on my cellphone and asked, "did you hear about Ed?"... and all the hairs stood up on the back of my neck as she told me what had happened from the news reports. It was as if I had lost a brother.
@erikrhafer6644 Жыл бұрын
@@arthouston7361 sorry to hear that, but we all have his memory and because of recordings he will never be forgotten.
@jkbass5462 жыл бұрын
Amazing amount of gear that Chris used. My first bass idol, rest in peace my bass brother. Your music will always live on!
@guitargod69976 жыл бұрын
Had the opportunity to see YES a couple of times - memorable concerts. Chris Squire was a stunning bass player. He is missed. Steve Howe is an extraordinary guitarist. I was a college student when I was learning songs like The Clap. What strikes me in this well conducted interview is just how articulate he is. Great job!
@brianeharmonjr11 жыл бұрын
Best rig rundown ever, I believe. Two of my favorite musicians of all time. Thanks for this!
@theodery2712 Жыл бұрын
Met Chris in van nuys CA in 2002 when he had a solo project called Conspiracy, he was rehearsing with Billy Sherwood, Jay Shelling on drums and my friend Scott Walton ( also my pot connection) on keys. He was the nicest guy, watched them rehearse for an hour by myself, smoked a joint with him ! and left when they broke midway for pizza. When I was schlepping his gear in I confided he must have heard that ..he was a big influence on my bass placing, and he said yeah I hear that a lot.
@MR-hm5hw11 жыл бұрын
So much vintage stuff, can't believe there's not more stories of stuff getting stolen.
@ysam19602 жыл бұрын
I was so fortunate to have met Chris Squire, Steve Howe and the rest of the YES lineup at the time at an Atlantic city meet and greet about 7 or 8 years ago. I got to be in a photo with all of them as well
@brianeharmonjr10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. It's always good to see Yes get some love. Steve has been one of my all-around heroes for a long time, and Chris's tone on that Ric is to die for. Thanks!
@MrGTO-ze7vb7 жыл бұрын
Super interview..!! Steve is such a Master of guitar strings..!! RIP Chris.....Thank you
@Ruddiger1115 жыл бұрын
Could watch Steve Howe talk about guitars all day.
@ottooldenhardt6 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe shook this guy's hand. Amazing.
@Lordofthebass111 жыл бұрын
Chris. What a Guy. NO-ONE will ever get his sound because its just him!! Gotta love Steve he's a Gentleman. There's nearly a Spinal tap moment or two in here Fantastic!!
@DAVE3215411 жыл бұрын
Being a YES fan I clicked on to this and I thought, I can't watch 39 mins 33 secs. How wrong was I . The knowledge and information these guys have is second to none. They stand on stage, and make it look so easy. Long may they continue.
@13Hangfire8 жыл бұрын
Chris was a real class act, great bass player and an amazing human being.
@vincentwhitley81978 жыл бұрын
Amen, my friend.
@mnbv9905 жыл бұрын
The level of effort, and detail that Steve Howe goes into is amazing.
@GabrealCollins8 жыл бұрын
Class people..on the other sites of the big breakdowns they send their Techs out to talk but these icons do it themselves,Class RIP to one of the best Chris with an amazing voice. AS a young person I was in awe of seeing this bass player who played and sure looked the part .That black and white striped tux coat.
@babayaga17676 жыл бұрын
and, chris has had the same tech for about 35 years. richard davis. great guy. i met him in 84 and he took me under the stage and showed me chris' rig up close and personal
@paultrussy8 жыл бұрын
Love the way Chris is so understated on this - especially his Rick 4001 being so distinctive because of its treble pickup's low-output shortcomings. Proof once again that sometimes less is more! RIP Chris.
@Farewelltokingz6 ай бұрын
It’s undoubtedly the bad bridge pickup that gives it its sound. The lower the output typically the fuller the range, I doubt weight has anything to do with it.
@JayPoe8011 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe comes off as an incredibly nice guy in this video! Great videos Premier Guitar!
@efrancis1910 жыл бұрын
I think Steve actually appreciates being asked intelligent questions.
@fenderstratguy5 жыл бұрын
I met Mr Squire at a club in Redondo Beach one time and he was very nice to me, just an unknown young fan. He was there to see Robin Trower.
@DaveSParty Жыл бұрын
I'm in awe of this talent ever since I saw them live at the Spectrum in Philly in '75. I could listen to Steve and Chris for hours talk about their craft and Chris - we miss you.
@cattycorner87 жыл бұрын
OMG This is golden- as a non- musician who loved Chris Squire's playing, this is a precious diamond to me, and to us all.
@GorZart6 жыл бұрын
I've been a YES fan since The Yes Album. It's so cool to hear them explain their rigs. Steve has been one of my favorite guitarists practically all my life. I'm 61. RIP Christopher Squire.
@johnlynch62487 жыл бұрын
What a gentleman Steve is. I could listen to him for hours. Thank you.
@superfuzzymomma9 жыл бұрын
We're Gutted - Bless you and Rest in Peace Chris Squire
@dale88093 жыл бұрын
Been playing a Geddy Lee Usa jazz bass for a few years and FINALLY bought a rick two weeks ago. He and Chris Squire have been my favorite for thirty years now. Saw CS on his last couple tours and his playing was so amazing. He is dearly missed.
@jamesbond98735 жыл бұрын
All the future kids will never know how good we had it in the 70s it’s up to you parents.
@SupermuzuDK9 жыл бұрын
That was an amazing interview! Great chemistry between the guys and so much passion from Steve Howe :-)
@RaspySquares9 жыл бұрын
"Don't believe in miracles, I do believe in love. Don't advise you to stick to rules, There ain't no need to push and shove Or in the end you'll reflect the pool Reaching for the sky above" we all love you Chris, thanks for supplying me with my wonderful taste in music! We'll never forget ya
@pryt867 жыл бұрын
great meaning on those lyrics.
@MisterTee5 жыл бұрын
Legends, these men are legends
@mickey59442 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe is a very nice man. Great to see a talent such as he not carried away with an ego. A timeless grace and pleasantry we don't see these days.
@MrGTO-ze7vb6 жыл бұрын
2 Legends ... RIP Chris.. Your music will be enjoyed for centuries..!!
@TacomaPaul5 жыл бұрын
Met the band at the Moore theater in Seattle in 2013. Alan White had met me before (has a house near Tacoma), so he sent me over to Chris. "Alan sent me to you because he was bored with me." Chris said, "I'm bored too. Can you play ? Come over here." HOLY CRAP !!! Spent an hour with him.
@avimae42255 жыл бұрын
Newcastle. We would see him around town. Mr White is a genuinely nice man
@andrewleddy17 ай бұрын
Steve Howe was absolutely amazing! The most in depth interview I’ve seen! 🎉
@vampolascott365 жыл бұрын
Steve was amazing in this video. So honest and transparent about how he gets what he wants for his performances. He is embracing new technology so wholeheartedly! His playing has always been so amazing with what most players would consider to be unplayable heavy gauge strings. I admire him more than most for that. I have strung all my guitars with heavier gauge strings as I've grown older. The way he has kept up with his craft in his old age is impressive. Chris Squire did the same until he passed away. His bass style was so distinctive and in your face. I respect these men unconditionally.
@stockjonebills9 жыл бұрын
My God Steve Howe's collection of guitars is worth more than my house and car together.
@patrickcrowther91955 жыл бұрын
And this is a fraction of his collection I’m sure!
@fortunatoofamontillado10595 жыл бұрын
He has a coffee table book dedicated to his entire collection .. hundreds of guitars worth millions of $$$,,, saw the band three times ... so kinda of cool to see exactly what was being used on stage ... R.I.P Chris
@Twobarpsi4 жыл бұрын
And mine
@tomcoryell5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Love Steve Howe. What a great bloke. I miss Chris. I always dug his bass solo live.
@jeffjeff44772 жыл бұрын
I saw Yes just before CS passed away Incredible show 2500 person venue and after all the years of being a Yes fan, I am super thankful that I saw them RIP CS!! An inspiration to so many people
@AgentXPQ4 жыл бұрын
9:03 Jim Mouradian's guitar repair shop was in my hometown of Winchester Massachusetts. I went in there a lot after school as a kid, and I would frequently see this style of guitar or bass in his shop. Jim was a great guy too, and was surprisingly adept at putting up with annoying kids asking a million questions, like myself. Jim died in early 2017, and his son now runs the repair shop in Wilmington MA.
@johnnicholson83454 жыл бұрын
I spoke with Jim years ago (Medford) to see about making a custom bass. Never pulled the trigger. Really nice guy.
@cheeseham95034 жыл бұрын
Dang, I live in the area. I should go check it out sometime.
@oiramsq733 жыл бұрын
I remember Jim from the top floor of a little place in Porter Square called “The Cambridge Music Center”. He did repairs and built guitars. I too was an annoying little kid that used to hang around the store; Dennis and Wendell (the proprietors) and all the guys that worked there and in connection with that shop were really, really nice folks. I don’t want to turn this into something more pointed, but I just want to say that I doubt any kids ever meet and form bands when shopping for gear on-line. Guitar Center is too corporate; those little shops selling new and used gear were wonderful because the people who went in were really focused on learning to play or practicing or even performing and you got to meet people and connect with people - some of them I’m still in contact with to this day. The whole point of harmony is for everyone/multiple people to contribute their frequency to the same piece of music; without places to meet and hang-out and find out what other players are into and listening to you’ll have a hard time finding people to collaborate with.
@konradfraczek64823 жыл бұрын
My God they're so lovely. Steve has been absolutely captivating
@DanDePalma-i7z11 ай бұрын
Two gems. I could listen to these two fascinating musicians all day.
@extantia5 жыл бұрын
What a pleasant couple of guys, Chris and Steve, to take time to explain their rigs themselves.
@thejamnasium64472 жыл бұрын
two geniuses, zero ego. being very very generous with their precious time. ya gotta love it.
@georgewaters85925 жыл бұрын
What a great show... with two really good musicians, and a person doing the interview asking all the right questions....
@cowencoal19 жыл бұрын
Dear Chris ,, thanks for the music ,, that Rickenbacker clang , play in loud in heaven, BLESS
@LighthousePromos10 жыл бұрын
Spectacularly fascinating interview! Thank you so much for posting this gem and thanks to Chris and Steve for taking the time to explain their gear in so much detail for us!
@LloydMajor2 жыл бұрын
Chris was always one of my favorites!
@baberoot19984 жыл бұрын
Steve Howe's '55 Maple Neck Telecaster...is a freaking beauty. I love that guitar...especially the way Steve picks it. It's brilliant.
@anthem743 жыл бұрын
I think he can be seen using it in the Going For The One rehearsal footage, in particular, Awaken but all the material is here on KZbin. Great stuff and great guitar.
@garyberuck56364 жыл бұрын
I was so blessed to see this amazing man play string instruments like nobody i ever seen. And no less the band itself , but steve is the man , i miss playing guitar , unfortantily , i had a accident on my left shoulder i had shoulder replacement, i never could play anymore again. Have played 4 ..34 yrs . i miss it so much.
@bigstick52787 жыл бұрын
Chris was the glue of Yes!! Miss you mate R.I.P. Last saw you and the guys at the now closed Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre Santa Fe, NM. You guys shined completely stunning show and played through a wild thunder storm. Steve your like a kid in a Candy store and so energetic.
@luketomo51672 жыл бұрын
Shawn you rock. Thank you for this. Squire & Howe top 10 Bass/Guitar duo’s to ever play together.
@VolodyaVolodenka198111 жыл бұрын
Steve is a rare example of a fantastic guitarist, a deep-insider gearhead, and a very sweet person, all in one )
@neaituppi73063 жыл бұрын
Chris: "I don't know, someone else took care of that. Steve: Yeah, that is a XLE234 Gibson pickup I installed..."
@gmrios4 жыл бұрын
This was so great to watch while I'm cleaning and rearranging my control room. Just perfect. Thank you for this Premier. Always great to see and hear what the legends are using.
@tibonev11 жыл бұрын
Fantastic rundown. Steve is down to earth. And a legend. It's great to see a player like him still enjoys talking about the sounds and how he gets them.
@stevemora78456 жыл бұрын
Love listening to Steve talk about his guitars. A guitar genius and I really think that term applies perfectly to him.
@albertohervello402810 жыл бұрын
A real gentleman, amazing and enlighting interview. I've never though he was so humble and straightfoward person. Liked very much, thanks for sharing.
@vederzz9 жыл бұрын
Eternal peace brother Chris. My heart is heavy as you leave us.
@TruNordics149 жыл бұрын
Steve is very enthusiastic about his guitars and gear.
@DarkEliteEric6 жыл бұрын
The Nordic like a little kid
@keysersoze39779 жыл бұрын
this was so great to see.. RIP CS..
@kevinrosenberg54585 жыл бұрын
it seems like musicians who were great and blessed with talent so few have really age with humility and respect ,i think they love music so much they arent able to be snobs
@Adipsia19 жыл бұрын
The thing that's great about Steve Howe and Chris Squire, is that they've never 'sold-out'. They're true and honest and still seem oblivious as to why anyone would be interested in them. They're great musicians who wrote wonderful, perfectly executed music two generations before Garageband.
@MiguelBaptista19816 жыл бұрын
Asia.
@Grayham46 жыл бұрын
Peter Cooper it's so awesome. They're just normal guys. Not self aware, just wanting to do their job and do it well and be friendly
@geesmac Жыл бұрын
Music is the key that can unlock one's inner feeling(s) that reside in some cases, dormant in our souls till that combination of melodic genius meets the refined precision of a master such as Chris. He has the ability to reach deep into our souls, and touch parts hitherto unknown. It's an awakening of spirit to be sure, what we choose to do with this gift of course is up to us. Appreciate, share, marvel at his use of time and space, how he shapes the very essence of each thought, and can transfer his gift to everyone. Some of us are more fortunate than others, when we can connect with him on a different plain, where he bridges that gulf of time and space, it is a true connection, that we are powerless to control, we revel in every moment, the cadence, the tenor, the timbre of each note can take us to another dimension. My heart and soul become one during this embrace, and the feeling is one of pure delight. Thank you Chris, when you gear up, there truly is a disturbance in the force, and it is heavenly, sublime. Rest In Peace in God's grace, my friend, you are truly missed.
@SteffanWhite-bq9yn3 ай бұрын
A master of bass guitar words can't describe what it's like seeing Chris many times YES masters musicians ❤❤