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I will interview Chris Squire within some hours...

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.. by phone. Any important questions?
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Please tell him my book is out and that I hope to see him in August when he plays in Milwaukee! He's very nice to interview, very laid back and informal. Enjoy!
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Lucky you!

I'd like to know if there is any new Squackett activity such as a second CD or any live shows.

I am looking forward to seeing him in Phoenix in a few days. Perhaps you might ask him about the challenges and benefits of playing "in the round" since that show will be at the Celebrity Theater which has a rotating stage.
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I'd like to know how is doing now after his issues with that blood clot. :shock: How is his health, in general?
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jps wrote:I'd like to know how is doing now after his issues with that blood clot. :shock: How is his health, in general?
Yes. An excellent question. (And this issue also ties in with Phoenix: he had his surgery in PHX a few years back and when the band played there once the tour resumed he had invited a bunch of the hospital staff to the show. He nicely thanked everyone for saving his life.)
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PLEASE!

Would he ever consider transposing his bass parts to paper? In part of the COMPLETE WORKS OF CS! ;)

A while ago, Steve Howe did a "How to" (no pun intended) DVD on how he played his parts. I thought WOW, how cool is that!!
Also, Miguel transposed a few of the YES songs and they were a great help!

I've just always wanted to ask Chris that...if you get the chance!!

Thanks!
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ajish4 wrote:PLEASE!

Would he ever consider transposing his bass parts to paper? In part of the COMPLETE WORKS OF CS! ;)

A while ago, Steve Howe did a "How to" (no pun intended) DVD on how he played his parts. I thought WOW, how cool is that!!
Also, Miguel transposed a few of the YES songs and they were a great help!

I've just always wanted to ask Chris that...if you get the chance!!

Thanks!
Ooh! Yes! Great idea!
8) 8) 8)
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cjj wrote:
ajish4 wrote:PLEASE!

Would he ever consider transposing his bass parts to paper? In part of the COMPLETE WORKS OF CS! ;)

A while ago, Steve Howe did a "How to" (no pun intended) DVD on how he played his parts. I thought WOW, how cool is that!!
Also, Miguel transposed a few of the YES songs and they were a great help!

I've just always wanted to ask Chris that...if you get the chance!!

Thanks!
Ooh! Yes! Great idea!
8) 8) 8)
Maybe, Chris could also transcribe his parts? :wink:

Or, what key would you like him to transpose his parts to? :mrgreen:
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Has this interview happened yet? I've always wondered which among his compositions he's the most proud of, be it with Yes, his solo work, The Syn, Squackett, whoever...
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I would ask him about his unique style. How did he develop it in a time when bass players preferred very simple lines and thump over clank.
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I would like to know if he has ever regretted all the work he had done on his bass, and sometimes wished he'd left it Fireglo.
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Interview was done, before most of you asked your questions;) And it was only 15 minutes so very short. More to follow, but I can tell you is health is more than okay!
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Good to hear!

Thanks!
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8) Good news.
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jps wrote:8) Good news.
Yes, indeed! :)

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