Yes Music Podcast · Kevin Mulryne and Mark Anthony K

A Chris Squire Master Class - 694

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Chris Squire gets a harmonic-like sound by striking the string with pick, then thumb.

Yes Music Podcast episode 694 is built around a careful look at the iconic Chris Squire Starlix video from 1990. Kevin Mulrine opens the show in the familiar YMP style, with the feeling that this is really a conversation between two fans circling familiar Yes territory. Mark Anthony Kaye joins him to unpack what Squire is doing in the clip and why it still feels so engaging. The video shows Squire at his relaxed and chatty best. It also shows off his skills, his guitars, and his pedalboard. The hosts treat it as a time capsule of Yes goodness and spend time with the details instead of rushing past them. Their conversation takes a few sideways turns. It also wanders into familiar territory for prog listeners, especially gear talk and musical theory. The episode takes its time with those detours. Along the way, the discussion touches on Squire’s bass choices. One reason for the five-string setup was to compete with synthesizers that were getting better at producing low bass notes. The tuning discussion adds another layer of practical detail, including why the bottom string was tuned to A rather than the more usual low B. The result is less a formal analysis than a shared listening session with opinions and specific observations. Show notes and community discussion frame the conversation in the broader YMP world. The whole thing feels conversational and unhurried rather than compressed. It is the kind of episode that trusts the audience to enjoy the path as much as the destination. Fans who like Yes history, instrument talk, and affectionate deep dives will feel at home quickly.

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A warm, gear-rich Chris Squire deep dive that suits Yes fans who like the details.

Yes Music Podcast episode 694 presents a Chris Squire masterclass as a warm, detail-rich look at the 1990 Starlix video. Kevin Mulrine and Mark Anthony Kaye remain present throughout, and the discussion stays close to Squire's relaxed, chatty manner, his guitars, and his…

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Press play if you want a close look at Chris Squire's 1990 Starlix video, gear chat, and fan-level detail.

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