Starship Trooper - Band Geek Tribute to Chris Squire
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- The Band Geeks pay homage to the one of the mightiest bassists to walk the planet, Mr. Chris Squire. RIP
From Band Geek Episode #48
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Ann Marie Nacchio - Vocals, Keyboard
Andy Graziano - Guitar, Vocals
Richie Castellano - Bass, Vocals
Andy Ascolese - Drums, Vocals
Additional keys by Richie
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The Band Geeks are not simply Yes fans who happen to play instruments. They are extremely skilled musicians who happen to love the superb music that is Yes. Thanks so much for keeping their legacy alive.
Now backing John Anderson playing these classics on tour !!!
They are all (more than) "worthy" ! Most excellent!
.. Wow.. Your thriller song led me to your real talent.. Yes. It's ghoulish for sure x
They are just a shitty run of the mill cover band without Ann Marie. She is band geek
Omg, the complexity is stupifying. Such a great job by these guys!
Probably Chris's finest bassline ever. Really shows his genius to use the bass as a lead instrument while still fulfilling it's necessary supporting function in the composition. Also, his tone was always fantastic higher in the register yet crushing and at times brutal lower down when needed. Truly a one of a kind maverick.
Let's not kid ourselves. Richie and Andy have been dreaming of this moment along with all the Yes covers since high school. We smile because of their musicianship and talent. These guys are living a dream they had for decades. Imagine what is going through their hearts and minds. We are lucky to be here with these guys living their dreams with them. They are covering the soundtrack to my life. Thanks guys
Sometimes, a band's genius is even more apparent when hearing their music played by other talented musicians. This video puts a huge smile on my face.
EXACTLY.
You know, like Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Tarrega, Roderigo, Debussy ... You know. Like MUSIC!
We live in a time when the mediocre and the great are played by the original artists. We live in a time when great fame can come to an artist during their lifetime. In such a time, it is easy to equate playing and composition. Over centuries, composition must be sufficient to inspire awe to be regarded among the best. I definitely see Yes from 1970 through 1979 as a source of such.
A huge smile in my head , and tears rolling on my face . Bravissimo to The Band Geeks, and Thank You so much guys, for that beautiful passion !
Damn, so well said. You articulated something I was feeling but couldn’t put my finger on.
@@sixfingr debussy lol
Next to the 70s Yes these guys are the most talented musicians I have ever heard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You have all honored Chris and Yes by putting your love of this music--_his_ music--into beautiful action. Your attention to the detail of the parts gladdens all of us who have followed and been warmed by this joyous music for much of our lives. Thanks!
In utter awe! You guys pull off the seemingly impossible. Note for note, lick for lick. True to the original. Second only to the boys themselves. Hats off to all of you.
They make these songs look easy. They aren't. Just nailin it! Not a dry eye in the house.
The Vocals, and Everything is so Spot on! Damn, Yes must be impressed by you guys!
Incredible. What musicianship. And the vocals, the voice of an angel. Everything spot on. And all with Italian surnames, makes me proud.
Me, too!
Wonderful. Can't believe they can play this song like that - drummer and keyboard/lead vocalist facing the wall, guitarist sitting on the sofa, bass guitarist (superb "Chris Squire" tone by the way) 2 feet away from him, all in a small room. Loved this so much! My favourite Yes song too. Greetings from the UK.
Felicitaciones son unos locos geniales una rebanda
Yes, music that is good for the ear, head, heart, and soul. These guys got me through my cancer. Yeah, that good. God bless this planet for bands that give life and sustain it. Blessed.
I have NEVER heard ANYONE Play/cover YES, this ACCURATELY in my entire life. I'm 62 & listened to YES daily for YEARS & YEARS . Guitarist Blows my mind!! As does Everyone there. {I play guitar , could never do that} EXCELLENT FOLKS !!!!!
Not to many bands have the cajones to attempt and much less nail a Yes cover. Well done.
Check out their selection of classic Yes covers, they are insane fans so just imagine the results...
6:03 Holding the bass up like that and playing a single string was a signature Chris Squire move.
And nice flourish at the end..
Well done, Geeks!
Who are the 31 idiots that can’t appreciate this talented rendition!
They came for the movie starship troopers
Craig Taylor no accounting for morons
Craig Taylor now 32 clueless idiots ffs 😡
Her voice is awful in this song
@@ammazcd can't agree with that sorry
I think Ann Marie's vocal's are more spot on and enjoyable than anyone that's sang with Yes since Anderson left!!!
I am glad to know that YES music will LIVE ON FOREVER
Simply amazing!!! Having been a diehard Yes fan since the early 1970s, and having listened to "Starship Trooper" quite literally THOUSANDS of times, this is the FIRST cover of that song that moves me as much as the original.
The spirit of Chris Squire is indeed proud of you, and I'm sure the remaining members of Yes -- or the two "Yes" 's -- are proud, if not straight-up envious of your level of perfection.
R.I.P. Mr Squire. Chris you are SO missed my friend. ⚘⚘⚘
I am absolutely gobsmacked! I realise I'm five years late to the party, but the musicianship and dedication of you guys, to so faultlessly reproduce this piece is incredible. Finishing with a one bar snippet of 'Heart Of The Sunrise" is a stroke of genius.
Richie you are absolutely into the spirit of Chris Squire. Bravo, many many compliments 👏
So much respect was paid here with this performance. Heartwarming.
By far some of the best musicianship I've seen in the internet. Totally amazing!
I don't have words for this. RIP Chris, you've left a legacy and a half mate.
Chris Squire’s bass lines are just incredible.
I feel like I've been waiting 30 years to hear this song sound this good when played live, thanks :'-)
Ridiculous that I am just now finding this TH-cam channel. You are amazing. RIP Chris Squire!!
Wait till you jear Heart of the sunrise
Seeing a cat playing the bass parts 'up close' really highlights the incredible genius of Chris. This group deserves high accolades for contributing to the preservation of genius Prog. It must be incredibly fun to play this stuff. I've made a living my whole life as a musician. Chris was a big influence. Thank you folks.
Wow. . . . I've seen a LOT of bad covers of Yes songs. This was outstanding. The sound of the bass in particular is spot on. Thanks for posting.
Really a superb cover by some outstanding professionals. Very much appreciate the dedication you guys bring to both this song and Yes.
How can a song bring me so much joy and bring tears to my face at the same time.
Thank you, much-loved 💓
Your comment brought tears to my eyes while I was smiling here is my picture 🤣🤣😂😂😂
Agreed 110%!!!!!!!
I grew up on YES and it's so great to hear this music carried on to the sunrise...great tribute to the best bassist of all time.
This is what pure joy looks and sounds like. The smile on my face... I'm still trying to get my head around the amount of talent.
Wow... Andy plays drums AND keyboards! Excellent musician!
the best tribute to the best ever.
Tyler, you couldn't have put it better. It is a tribute to Yes. It puts a fresh spin on an all-time classic. You realize once again what a great write that song really is.
This is wonderful. I'm singing along and crying at the same time, Beautiful.
Oh my god. This is brilliant. Jesus Christ. The harmony at end is pure brilliance. Ann Marie is reading the lyrics off the iPad which makes it even more remarkable as she doesn’t even know the song
I doubt that. Her vocals demonstrate emotional resonance and authenticity to Jon's original performances. The follow-on vocalists with Yes are good, but are imitators. Ann Marie embodies an emotional connection. This band definitely can make you cry.
@@biggerterry she doesn’t know yes. She’s classically trained. She’s an absolute talent. Her ex husband is a great guitar player and arranger but Ann Marie was band geek. No doubt. Band geek is nothing without Ann Marie
So does Jon.
@@josephparin9573 Ritchie really messed up band geek. Absolute disgrace. Ritchie is a great musician but an absolute functional idiot as a band leader. Ann Marie was band geek
☝🏻 I do know Yes
One of the most beautiful songs ever written and recorded. DONE VERY VERY WELL LIVE.
Love this...this music just as fresh today as it was when I first heard it in 1971...again all super players on this one!
One of the rare tribute videos I actually watched all the way through. And it wasn't even because of all of the comments praising it. It sounded that good. Stellar performance, all!!
Chris is smiling down from heaven. You've done him proud.
Can’t stop listening. The vocals are beautiful!
Great cover and a fitting tribute to the mighty Chris Squire. Ann Marie, that's some of the best cover vocals I have ever heard on a Yes song (and Starship Trooper is my favorite Yes song.
John MacDonald Agreed. Best Yes cover vocals I have ever heard.
+Peter Papolis Me too!
Mine too
And me too! Superb.
I concur. I’d pay money to watch them play.
THAK YOU FOR KEEPING YES LIVE ALIVE - THANKS
Thaf was just.....Totally. .Absolutely.. Brilliantly.. Amazingly.. Awesome
An Annoited Performance !!! A Very Worthy Tribute To Chris Squire !!! He was magnanimous and fan of other bands in the same way this group is. Fantastastic Playing !!!
Nice tribute to Chris. Sneaked in a lot of his signature licks - very cool! Thanks!
You made this lifelong Yes fan happy. Nice version! The guitar and bass parts were so ON! I'm glad the singer played keyboards too. She has a nice clear sound for these difficult parts.
72 yr/old EL&P fan, and I have to say that this was excellent. I really like these people. .
What a joy this is. I try to imitate the explosive intro with my voice as I push my grandsons on their swings. We pretend we are blasting off into space. They love it. "Poppy...do Troopers!" This is so good!!!
I didnt blink for 8 minutes.
4:40 that vocals bought tears to my eyes... great job!!!!!!!!!
Love Anna Marie's pipes...! Smooth as butter..Pitch perfect
Does not ever get old. Such talent and so much fun seeing them have fun!
Wonderful. Love the Rickenbacher. Great to see youngsters playing this with such passion.
Only 30 thousand views? Come on!!
The best Starship Trooper version (besides Yes, of course) I've seen so far...
Having Seen Yes at 17 years old... what a fitting tribute to Chris... Thank you very much :-)
Excellent! We will all miss Mr Squire.
My mouth is open wide and a small drip of saliva is creeping out of the corner. I think they call this being gobsmacked. Incredible job. Bellissimo!
WOW! That was bloody fantastic!
The best cover to my favourite YES track I have ever heard.
Simply awesome . . .you guys really know how to rock a tune. :o)
Wow so beautiful, classic of a classic.
I'm such as YES fan that back in 1981 I purchased a Rickenbacker 4001 even though I played guitar. I eventually gave up playing the guitar, and switched to playing bass guitar full time for the last 40 years.
I know that guitarist, keyboardist, even some vocalist front person thinks that they are the motor that drives the band, but it's the bass guitarist, and Chris Squire was the motor behind YES.
Listening to this fabulous Band Geek tribute makes for an instant attitude adjustment for the better each and every time I play it! Ann Marie ... as Wonder Woman ... as Jon Anderson, totally delivers a magnificent vocal with Richie providing excellent harmonies and bass licks on the ol' Ric 400x a la Squire at times too! Andy A. and Andy G are superb as usual...Graziano really comes alive when paying Yes tunes ... wow! Gotta throw Ann Marie props for the keys while belting out vocals...truly amazing! This has been on play list for two years ... hard to believe Chris Squire passed that long ago, eh? Always a treat when the Geeks cover Yes!
Tears in my eyes... great song and a great performance.
Beautiful job on this song ..played it to the T... instruments spot on.....Chris would be very proud of you guys on this ......he will be sadly missed....
That Würm Of The Sunrise was phenomenal. Congrats.
Unreal cover, that was amazing
I love the "Heart of the Sunrise" ending... :-)
Yeah, me too. As it happened, I was thinking, 'that's happened before'. Is it deja vu, or a previous live recording somewhere I am recalling?
abwh did the same thing in live before bill's precession drum solo in 1989 .
Yes was my first rock concert ever in 1970. Bank Greek brings back the best of memories of this song. Your talent and handling of this song is awesome. This song was played when I was 16 now 65. Hahaha ....years may pass but the love never dies. Your work is outstanding!
Where did you see them?
@@WooBino. Houston Music Hall. Yes was the opening band then followed by Jethro Tull. This song blew me away at the time.
This is the best thing I've watched for years.
I’m just so impressed by the Band Geeks...WOW!!!
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I know Chris is smiling on you guys! ;)
So happy they are touring with Jon and playing all that awesome material. A monumental labor of love for skilled players. It's one thing to parrot, it's another altogether to understand, internalize and have the skill to do justice to this song. How the HELL do you get that huge sound out of a small 4-piece band? Compositional genius and mountains of hard work and talent, that's how. ❤❤❤❤
A night of putting on the headphones and listening just to band geeks can take you through a beautiful history of some of the best rock and rock played flawlessly, yet played with their own unique flavor. I have spent many nights listening to them and every time my soul sings and life's troubles slip away. Thanks Band Geeks for blessing so many of us "just listeners" with incredible tunes and full souls!
Big time ditto! I suffer a lot of pain and these guys, well, I just love em. They have helped me through a lot of rough times. Three cheers for BAND GEEKS!!
excellent job.vocals, drums, guitar. the RIC sounds like it's supposed to.
Impressive.. I didn't think it was possible, but you *NAILED IT* !! Chris would be very proud!
Thank's from France, people!!!
this is the best cover of starship trooper on the internet.
From a Yes fan of 45+ years standing, that was bloody great! Thanks for posting this.
This is just superb!! Epic vocal performance!!
Do you play astral traveller too?
Fantastic job by all on one of my favorite Yes tunes, but since this is an homage to Chris Squire, I have to give extra credit to Richie for his outstanding playing and tone. Love it!
Amazing Band Geek🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Belo Horizonte - MG - Brasil.
Loving you from Devon, England. Come and play live here!!!
with great care and precision but never slavishly! And so enthusiastic! Thank you!
Excelente!!!! muchas gracias!!! estas cosas sirven para mitigar el dolor por la pérdida de uno de los más grandes bajistas de la historia del rock!!! Ya te extrañamos Chris!!!!
These aren't tears, someone splashes water on my face.
What an utterly first class performance. You should all be rightly glowing with pride and most likely unable to sleep at night, as sleep is for whimps and your awesomeness knows no end. Wow! Ps tickle my whiskers and call me Susan.
Actually got me a little emotional especially around the 4:15 mark. Really well done.
RIP Chris.
That part of the song is a bit of heaven...it has been moving me for at least 40 years...and here it is again!
I was fortunate to have see YES live many times in the 70's and 80's, and you guys captured their musicianship spot on. Everything was steller - the keyboards, the guitar, and the Rickenbacker bassline nailed it, and the Female vocal in place of Jon's tenor was a nice touch - again, spot on. You guys are AWESOME. Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Holy Cow! Ann Marie's vocals are a perfect match for Yes!!! Geez, what a talented band!! IMHO "Wurm" could go on and on for hours and I'd never get tired of it!!
This bald guitar player is the best cover of the great Steve Howe...Brilliant man
YEAH!!!! My favorite classic Yes tune. You guys killed it! Amazing work.
Great job. I saw Yes about 90 times starting with the Fragile tour in early 72. That was an amazing decade, Yes and ELP!
This song came out around 1971. Yes music is timeless. You all do such a great job.
Bravo! brings back memories of the Madisn Square Garden concerts.....
That version is a magnificent tribute to Chris Squire and all the members of Yes. A+++
Everything about this performance is great. True musicianship. Thank you!!!!💖
40 year Yes fan here, that was great! Especially Chris Squires nuances!!