Chris Squire meets Geddy Lee

[Mr. Not]

As far as Yes vs Rush goes..

 

Rush in scope > Yes in scope

Yes in prime > Rush in prime

Bruford > Peart > White

Howe > Lifeson > Rabin

Lee > Squire

Anderson > Lee > ...All other Yes singers

 

Let's not concern ourselves with comparing Wakeman to Lee

[Cyclonus X-1]

As far as Yes vs Rush goes..

 

Rush in scope > Yes in scope

Yes in prime > Rush in prime

Bruford > Peart > White

Howe > Lifeson > Rabin

Lee > Squire

Anderson > 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).

[EagleMoon]

 

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.

[Mr. Not]

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

[Fridge]

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.

[Narps]

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

[Rushman14]

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?

[Mr. Not]

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)

[Your_Lion]

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

[Lorraine]

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.

[KennyLee]

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

[EagleMoon]

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.

[greg2112]

Love them both, so very different styles. But Geddy's amazingly gymnastic playing gets the edge for me. Edited July 14, 2014 by greg2112

[Del_Duio]

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

[Mr. Not]

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 ;)

[EagleMoon]

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.

[Del_Duio]

Sorry about that, Miss Eaglemoon!

[MMCXII]

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?