Mr. Not Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 As far as Yes vs Rush goes.. Rush in scope > Yes in scopeYes in prime > Rush in primeBruford > Peart > WhiteHowe > Lifeson > RabinLee > Squire Anderson > Lee > ...All other Yes singers Let's not concern ourselves with comparing Wakeman to Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 As far as Yes vs Rush goes.. Rush in scope > Yes in scopeYes in prime > Rush in primeBruford > Peart > WhiteHowe > Lifeson > RabinLee > SquireAnderson > Lee > ...All other Yes singers Let's not concern ourselves with comparing Wakeman to Lee I agree with all of this except that I'd rank Peart ahead of Bruford (who's amazing nonetheless). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Geddy is a bassist that is above using a pick, and can prove why bass is better played without one. It's a bass, not a guitar, notes per second has nothing on style/groove. Especially not in progressive rock. I'm shaking my head at the ignorance in this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Geddy is a bassist that is above using a pick, and can prove why bass is better played without one. It's a bass, not a guitar, notes per second has nothing on style/groove. Especially not in progressive rock. I'm shaking my head at the ignorance in this statement. y? inb4youplaybasswithapick Edited July 4, 2014 by Mr. IsNot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 It's actually a pointless comparison.....Geddy plays in a slightly more rhythmic way due to the fact that Rush are a trio when he plays bass......Squire has the luxury of being supported by virtuoso keyboards whilst he is playing, so is allowed to branch out in slightly more unconventional directions than Geddy. I'm quite sure either could play each others parts comfortably if required. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) It's actually a pointless comparison.....Geddy plays in a slightly more rhythmic way due to the fact that Rush are a trio when he plays bass......Squire has the luxury of being supported by virtuoso keyboards whilst he is playing, so is allowed to branch out in slightly more unconventional directions than Geddy. I'm quite sure either could play each others parts comfortably if required.I am sure KennyLee would agree wholeheartedly.... :) Edited July 4, 2014 by Narpski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Chris . I am sure if you ask Geddy, he will tell you the same thing. I also think Chris will tell you the same thing <!--emo&--><img src='http://www.therushforum.com/html/emoticons/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='laugh.gif' /><!--endemo--> What ever happened to metal dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 correct me if im wrong, but there's several advantages to playing bass with finger picking, while using a pick is for guitarists transitioning. if not, the only two advantages picking a bass is that it gives your notes more attack (which if you ask me isnt an advantage, low frequency waves is part of the bass's entire purpose) and it's easier to build speed that way (again, not an advantage the way i see it. it's a shortcut which will work against you once you get into advanced playing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) What does it matter who's the better bass player? The most important question is who would win in a fight? Edited July 5, 2014 by Your_Lion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What does it matter who's the better bass player? The most important question is who would win in a fight? Neither one would risk harming their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) What does it matter who's the better bass player? The most important question is who would win in a fight? Hand to hand combat, I will finally give the nod to Squire. He's a rather large man. Happy Narp! Haha I do not play with a pick but don't begrudge someone for doing so. Someone posted that Squire is more melodic... uh... no. He isn't. Squire is a very rhythmic bass player. He plays melody lines at times, yes, but more melodic than Geddy? Haven't heard that yet. Edited July 8, 2014 by KennyLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 correct me if im wrong, but there's several advantages to playing bass with finger picking, while using a pick is for guitarists transitioning. if not, the only two advantages picking a bass is that it gives your notes more attack (which if you ask me isnt an advantage, low frequency waves is part of the bass's entire purpose) and it's easier to build speed that way (again, not an advantage the way i see it. it's a shortcut which will work against you once you get into advanced playing) Okay, you are wrong. Both ways have their merits. It never hurts to have both in your talent repertoire. Whether you play with a pick or fingers or with your big toe isn't the important thing. It's how you play and being able to use a pick just gives you more total options. Speed usually isn't something important unless you're a guitarist wanker. Being able to play tastefully and what the song calls for is what a bass player should strive for. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Love them both, so very different styles. But Geddy's amazingly gymnastic playing gets the edge for me. Edited July 14, 2014 by greg2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 correct me if im wrong, but there's several advantages to playing bass with finger picking, while using a pick is for guitarists transitioning. if not, the only two advantages picking a bass is that it gives your notes more attack (which if you ask me isnt an advantage, low frequency waves is part of the bass's entire purpose) and it's easier to build speed that way (again, not an advantage the way i see it. it's a shortcut which will work against you once you get into advanced playing) Okay, you are wrong. Both ways have their merits. It never hurts to have both in your talent repertoire. Whether you play with a pick or fingers or with your big toe isn't the important thing. It's how you play and being able to use a pick just gives you more total options. Speed usually isn't something important unless you're a guitarist wanker. Being able to play tastefully and what the song calls for is what a bass player should strive for. See if Geddy listened to this guy we'd have an 'Animate' at full speed again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 correct me if im wrong, but there's several advantages to playing bass with finger picking, while using a pick is for guitarists transitioning. if not, the only two advantages picking a bass is that it gives your notes more attack (which if you ask me isnt an advantage, low frequency waves is part of the bass's entire purpose) and it's easier to build speed that way (again, not an advantage the way i see it. it's a shortcut which will work against you once you get into advanced playing) Okay, you are wrong. Both ways have their merits. It never hurts to have both in your talent repertoire. Whether you play with a pick or fingers or with your big toe isn't the important thing. It's how you play and being able to use a pick just gives you more total options. Speed usually isn't something important unless you're a guitarist wanker. Being able to play tastefully and what the song calls for is what a bass player should strive for. See if Geddy listened to this guy we'd have an 'Animate' at full speed again I think you mean girl m8 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 correct me if im wrong, but there's several advantages to playing bass with finger picking, while using a pick is for guitarists transitioning. if not, the only two advantages picking a bass is that it gives your notes more attack (which if you ask me isnt an advantage, low frequency waves is part of the bass's entire purpose) and it's easier to build speed that way (again, not an advantage the way i see it. it's a shortcut which will work against you once you get into advanced playing) Okay, you are wrong. Both ways have their merits. It never hurts to have both in your talent repertoire. Whether you play with a pick or fingers or with your big toe isn't the important thing. It's how you play and being able to use a pick just gives you more total options. Speed usually isn't something important unless you're a guitarist wanker. Being able to play tastefully and what the song calls for is what a bass player should strive for. See if Geddy listened to this guy we'd have an 'Animate' at full speed again I think you mean girl m8 ;) People automatically assume you're a guy when you post on pretty much any music related forum. Weird I know but I suppose here we're more of a minority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Sorry about that, Miss Eaglemoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm going with Geddy here but in fairness I'm not nearly as familiar with Squires work as I am with Ged's Also, as a matter of interest, I've always felt that Chris Squire was Geddy's "fallen hero". I'm referring to the few times where Geddy has mentioned meeting one of his heroes and was disappointed because he was drunk and rude etc. Thing is, I can't remember exactly why I think it's Squire. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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