Chris Squire on tour again

sabbath_of_bass · Post by **sabbath_of_bass** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:15 pm

Thanks

alanz · Post by **alanz** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 1:33 pm

Yes toured in the round for the Tormato and Drama tours. No crystals on stage either time.

bear · Post by **bear** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:46 pm

Anyone else enjoy the Chris Squire / Billy Sherwood "Conspiracy" release from 2003?
Some fantastic basslines and vocals by Chris as 1/2 of The Unknown.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:53 pm

I agree with Jeffery, I have Keys to Ascension I. Chris's tone and technique are second to none on "Revealing Science of God" and also "Awaken". Production is exceptional for a live album.

Chris is known for his tone and aggressive playing style, but what strikes me down on this album are his dynamics and sometimes very subtle touch.

Alot to be learned if you listen closely, when it comes to Chris's true voice of the instrument , sometimes less is more.

If your a true Squire fan, you know exactley what Im rambling about.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:03 pm

I totally agree, Scott... I love the live stuff on Keys much more because of the wonderful, clear mix... Such a spare band, with so much ROOM for all of those guys to play...sometimes, anyway. Jacob, to answer your question, I would recommend "The Yes Album" because it was the one that did it for me...

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:20 pm

I would have loved to have been at that show.

I dont know for sure what studio albums their on, but some of my favorite Squire tones are on "Heart of the Sunrise" and "And you and I".

The growl, fretbuzz, distortion, whatever, are all there.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:48 pm

"Heart of the Sunrise" - Fragile

"And you and I" - CTTE

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 4:53 pm

Yes' Fragile, not to be confused with BTO's Not Fragile! Suppose it was a statement?

kbhag · Post by **kbhag** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:02 pm

Download the free Netscape Radio, under "artists" Yes has it's own "station". I listen all day at work. It shuts off after about 3 hours but if you clear your browser cache, you can get back on again. Netscape Radio plays a wide variety of Yes music, it's nice. (Speaking of Squire Basses, I was talking to Jim Mouradian yesterday...sounds to me like he's thinking of making CS-74s again, real ones like the "Green Machine", talk about an awesome Bass Guitar!!!)

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:00 pm

I would put down a lot of money for a real Chris Squire Mouradian Bass . . . that thing is awesome! He needs to ditch his P-Bass and play only with the Mouradian and the Ric.

kbhag · Post by **kbhag** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:33 pm

Bob, if I was you, I would call Jim at Cambridge Music and let him know you are interested. When he and I spoke, Jim asked me for and took down my phone number. I hope it was for some kind of "list". Back in the early 90's, I owned a beautiful White CS-74. In a stupid-stupid-stupid moment of extreme weakness I sold it to someone who kept throwing $100.00 bills at me. Dumb. If I'm fortunate enough to get a second chance at a Mouradian CS-74, I'll never let it out of my family. EVER!!!

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:45 pm

The Mouradian CS-74 is the only bass that longed for ever since I first saw Squire's Green one 20 years ago.

I've owned a lot of basses during those 20 years, but not a CS-74.

I would really like to change that, so I too would jump at the opportunity to own one.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 4:58 am

How do the necks feel on the CS-74 compared to, say, a early '70s 4001? I have also been interested in those. Anybody know how much they cost $$$ ?

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:25 am

Check this out.

http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~aslan/emizinst01.htm

kbhag · Post by **kbhag** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:04 pm

There were two Mouradin CS-74's The one's that were made in Winchester, Mass and the "production" basses that were made in Japan. (See Pat Badger from Extreme). Jim could tell you how many were "made in USA" VS the over-seas instruments. I bought my White/sparkle CS-74 From Greg Ozenoff (rep for JBL/Alesis/Zildjina) about 1992 and I had my choice of the white one or a black/sparkle one. I think the black/sparkle one I passed on went to Ed Roman. I'm not sure of this but I think that was what happened. FWIW the CS-74 Kick'ed the s**t out of my 1975 4001. I'm one dumb-*** for selling that bsss. It had Bartolini's in it. Chris's Bass has Semour Duncan "P" Bass (50's single coil type) pickups in it and Jim made some kind of Custom cover for them. He told me about it recently. News to me! I think if the bass in question has the angled pickups it's a Japan made, if it has the straight pickups it USA, but check with Jim Mouradian at Cambridge Music in Mass for confirmation.